Albuquerque requires automatic fire sprinkler systems under the adopted International Fire Code and NFPA 13/13R/13D in most new commercial, multi-family, and certain single-family construction.
Albuquerque Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office administers the IFC and NFPA 13 standards. New commercial buildings, R-1 and R-2 occupancies, and certain large single-family homes must have automatic sprinklers, with system design submitted for permit review. Existing buildings undergoing major renovation may trigger sprinkler retrofits. NFPA 13D systems are common in larger residences in foothill wildfire zones. Annual inspection, testing, and maintenance by an NM-licensed fire-protection contractor is required, with backflow assemblies tested under ABCWUA cross-connection rules.
Operating without required sprinklers, failing inspection, or removing systems without permit can result in occupancy denials, fines, and liability if a fire occurs in an inadequately protected building.
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