Automatic sprinklers — water supplies
1.General
1.General
Automatic sprinkler systems must be provided with a suitable and acceptable water supply. It must have a pressure and flow characteristic not less than that specified in the BS/LPC Rules. It must be automatic, thoroughly reliable and not subject to either frost or drought conditions that could seriously affect the supply. The supply should be under the control of the occupier of the building containing the
installation or, where this is not practicable, the right of use of the supply must be suitably guaranteed.
Close consultation must take place with