**NFPA 13R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies (2022 Edition)** provides guidelines for designing and installing fire sprinkler systems in residential buildings up to four stories or 60 feet in height. Its primary focus is on life safety, aiming to control fires in their early stages to allow occupants time to escape. The 2022 edition introduces updated requirements, including the installation of sprinklers under balconies, decks, and patios in Type V construction when a roof or deck extends more than 4 feet above these areas. This change addresses potential fire hazards associated with exterior spaces, enhancing protection for multi-family dwellings such as apartments, condominiums, hotels, and motels.
