“We look forward to continuing working with the ICC to increase awareness of the need for residential sprinklers as a vital, life-saving element of all new construction,” Wolfson said. ASPE also instituted a press campaign to bring the importance of residential sprinkler systems to the media’s and legislators’ attention, including establishing the blog “Plumbing for Public Safety” and issuing press releases to local governments and newspapers.
Wolfson and ASPE President Julius Ballanco provided testimony in favor of the residential sprinkler system requirement at the IRC hearings last year and worked tirelessly to push the issue through the voting procedure. “ASPE has always been a supporter of residential fire sprinkler systems, and we are very excited about the publication of this book,” said Stanley Wolfson, ASPE executive director. The book also serves as a reference guide for fire, plumbing and pipe system inspectors.
It offers designers guidance for selecting the most effective and cost-efficient piping solutions for residential fire sprinkler systems, and provides contractors with detailed information on how to install code-compliant systems. To purchase the Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems, Design, Installation and Code Administration publication from ICC, visit For more information about the training on the 2009 IRC Fire Sprinkler Requirements, visit For more information about the Residential Sprinkler Installer Exam, visit Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems, Design, Installation and Code Administration outlines the differences between residential and commercial fire sprinkler systems, installation requirements, and optimal components and pipe layouts. Numerous graphics and photos are incorporated to strengthen the understanding.” “The book and associated training are outstanding tools for all professionals involved with residential fire sprinklers. “This full-color book provides the basics for design and information necessary for plan review and inspection,” said Kevin Scott, ICC senior regional manager and a former fire marshal. 1, 2011, and has specific requirements for their design and installation. The 2009 IRC requires the installation of fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family residences beginning Jan. The International Code Council and American Society of Plumbing Engineers have published “Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Design, Installation and Code Administration,” a resource for designers, contractors and code officials that need to apply the sprinkler requirements in the 2009 International Residential Code.
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