Installation of fire sprinklers in houses

Homeowners who wish to voluntarily install fire sprinklers in their houses can refer to a Standard researched and developed by the New Zealand Fire Service, in conjunction with BRANZ, NZS 4517 Fire sprinkler systems for houses.

This information was confirmed as current in February 2016. It originally appeared in Codewords newsletters prior to January 2014.

  • Published on 1 September 2008
  • Of interest to Homeowners, Building consent authorities, Designers
  • 1st edition

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