Automatic Sprinkler Systems.

6-1.1
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided to protect the computer rooms or computer
areas where the following occurs.
(a)
The enclosure of a unit in a computer system, or the units structure, is built
all, or in part, of a significant quantity of combustible materials.
(b)
The operation of the computer room or area involves a significant quantity of
combustible materials.
(c)

The building is otherwise required to be sprinklered.

6-1.2*
Automatic sprinkler systems protecting computer rooms or computer areas shall be installed
in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
6-1.3
Sprinkler systems protecting computer areas shall be valved separately from other sprinkler
systems.
6-1.4*
Automated Information Storage System (AISS) units containing combustible media shall be
protected by automatic sprinklers within each unit.
Exception No. 1: This requirement does not apply to an AISS unit or units that have an
aggregate storage capacity of 27 ft3 (0.76 m3) or less.
Exception No. 2: This requirement does not apply where the unit is protected by a gaseous
agent extinguishing system with an extended discharge.

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