5-9.1.3 Combined Systems.

5-9.1.3.1*
For a building protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system, the system
demand established by Section 5-7 and 5-9.1 also shall be permitted to serve the sprinkler
system. A separate sprinkler demand shall not be required.
Exception: Where the sprinkler system water supply requirement, including the hose
stream allowance as determined in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation
of Sprinkler Systems, exceeds the system demand established by Section 5-7 and 5-9.1, the
larger of the two values shall be provided. The flow rate required for the standpipe demand
of a combined system in a building protected throughout by an automatic sprinkler system
shall not be required to exceed 1000 gpm (3785 L/min) unless required by the authority
having jurisdiction.

5-9.1.3.2
For a combined system in a building equipped with partial automatic sprinkler protection,
the flow rate required by 5-9.1 shall be increased by an amount equal to the hydraulically
calculated sprinkler demand or 150 gpm (568 L/min) for light hazard occupancies, or by
500 gpm (1893 L/min) for ordinary hazard occupancies, whichever is less.

5-9.1.3.3
Where an existing standpipe system having standpipes with a minimum diameter of 4 in.
(102 mm) is to be utilized to supply a new retrofit sprinkler system, the water supply
required by 5-9.1 shall not be required to be provided by automatic or semiautomatic means
if approved by the authority having jurisdiction, provided that the water supply is adequate
to supply the hydraulic demand of the sprinkler system.

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