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Fire Department Connections
The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to establish the requirements for Fire Department Connections (FDCs) for standpipe and sprinkler systems in non-high-rise buildings. In addition to the requirements contained in this bulletin, FDCs shall comply with the California Fire Code (CFC), NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 14 and NFPA 24. For high-rise building, see Technical Bulletin FIRE 9-1, Sprinklers, Standpipes, Fire Pumps and Secondary Water Supply for High-Rises.