Presenters: Will Smith, Code Consultants Inc.; Steven Wolin, Code Consultants Inc.

Based on recent changes in the building code, there is a growing adoption of sprinkler ordinances in communities across the country. This study analyzes the cost impacts of sprinklered and unsprinklered buildings for the end user and water purveyor. The subject matter will compare water usage for commissioning, testing, and maintenance with theoretical code-required water consumption during a fire.