We live in a 4-unit coop and the plumber who does our monthly and annual sprinkler test inspections sent us a flyer re. new rules that require sprinkler piping be painted red (http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/standpipe_sprinkler_flyer.pdf). I guess the new rule goes into effect on June 2. Has anybody looked into this new rule? Do we really have to have the whole sprinkler system painted red? I just can’t see that fitting in well in our brownstone lobby. I understand the need for safety and am happy the sprinklers are there, but painting all the pipes in red seems a little overboard. Thoughts or experiences?


Comments

  1. It’s not the entire system. NO branch piping such as the horizontal members running across your ceiling and what not. Your plumber should of given you a clearer answer then just sending you the flyer.