Anaheim follows California Residential Code Section R313, requiring NFPA 13D fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes and substantial additions, plus NFPA 13R systems in most multifamily buildings.
California Residential Code R313, adopted statewide in 2011 and incorporated into AMC Title 15, mandates automatic fire sprinklers in newly constructed one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Anaheim Building & Safety reviews sprinkler plans at permit intake, and Anaheim Fire & Rescue conducts hydrostatic and final tests. Multifamily buildings use NFPA 13R or 13 standards based on size. Substantial remodels that add bedrooms or expand square footage above the threshold trigger retrofit requirements. ADUs may be exempt if not increasing dwelling units served, per state ADU law. Tampering with sprinklers is a separate violation.
Building a new home without a sprinkler plan, modifying or disabling sprinkler heads, or skipping AFR inspection signoff can stop final occupancy and trigger correction notices.
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