Section 912.5 of the International Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

912.5 Signs. A red metal sign with white raised letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes or fire pump connections. Such signs shall read: SPRINKLERS, STANDPIPES, COMBINED, DRY S/PIPES, DRY S/P & SPKRS, BOOST TO _____ (as specified by the fire code official) PSI, or TEST CONNECTION or a combination thereof as applicable.

If it is not readily apparent which building or portion the fire department connection serves, the sign shall also include the premises address or building identification, and the portion of the building protected.

Exception: A metal sign with letters at least 1 inch (25 mm) in size may match the fire department connection where chrome, brass or other approved decorative finish is utilized.

912.5.1 Markings. The fire department connection stand-alone pipe shall be painted red for greater visibility.

Exception: Fire department connections such as chrome, brass, or other approved decorative finish.

Point of Information:

Systems utilizing Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV’s) must note the required boosted pressure at the Fire Department Connection in order to overcome the PRV setting.