scope:

1.1 This Standard covers requirements for corrosion control additives for fire sprinkler systems, such as corrosion inhibitors.

1.2 These solutions are intended for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems for installation in accordance with the manufacturer's design and installation instructions and the following standards:

1. a) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, NFPA 13D;
2. b) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies, NFPA 13R; and
3. c) Standard for Installation of Automatic Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13.

1.3 These solutions are intended for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems and intended to be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems, NFPA 25.

1.4 This Standard does not contain requirements to evaluate the risk associated with products of combustion.

1.5 The requirements of this Standard evaluate the safety and compatibility of the corrosion control additives when used in a fire sprinkler system but do not evaluate the level of corrosion protection provided by an individual corrosion control additive.