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20.08.049 Syrinkler Svstem An integrated system of piping con- nected to a water supply, with listed fire sprinklers which will automatically initiate water discharge over a fire area. When required, the fire sprinkler sys- tem also includes a control valve, check valve and a device for actuating an alarm when the system operates. check valve actuated by water flow in one direction only. Wet Svstem A system employing automatic sprin- klers attached to a piping system con- taining water and connected to a water supply so that water discharges imme- diately from fire sprinklers opened by a fire. Standard A document containing only mandatory provisions using the word "shall" to indicate requirements. Explanatory material may be included only in the form of "fine print" notes, in footnotes, or in an Appendix. Sunvly Pressure Pressure within the supply (i.e., city or private supply water sources). Svstem Pressure A pressure within the system (i.e., above the control valve). Water Flow Alarm A sounding device activated by a water flow detector or alarm check valve and arranged to sound an alarm which will be audible in all living areas over back- ground noise levels with all intervening doors closed. Water Flow Detector Sec. 9.106 *The owner is responsible for the condition of a sprinkler system and shall keep the system in normal operating condition at all times. Sec. 9.107 107.1 Devices and Materials 107.1.1 *Only new residential sprinklers shall be used in sprinkler systems. 107.1.2 Only listed and approved devices and approved materials shall be used in sprinkler systems. Exceptions: Listing may be waived for tanks, pumps, hangers, water flow detection devices, and water control valves. 107.1.3 Pre-engineered systems shall be installed within the limita- tions which have been established by the testing laboratories where listed. An electric signaling indicator or alarm 107.1.4 All systems shall be tested '700_3 (Pleasanton April 2000)