K-Tag K421

High-Rise Buildings

This regulation requires high-rise buildings to be protected by approved, supervised automatic sprinkler systems—existing buildings within 12 years of the Life Safety Code final rule effective date, and new buildings in compliance with Section 11.8. It is a fire and life safety building services requirement, not a behavioral health, IDD, ABA, or foster care licensing standard.

K421 High-Rise Buildings 
2012 EXISTING 
High-rise buildings are protected throughout by an approved, supervised 
automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 9.7 within 12 years 
of LSC final rule effective date. 
19.4.2 
2012 NEW 
High-rise buildings comply with section 11.8. 
18.4.2 
SECTION 5 – BUILDING SERVICES