Under what specific condition does NBCC allow the AHJ to permit the omission of manual pull stations in some occupancies?

Question: Under what specific condition does NBCC allow the AHJ to permit the omission of manual pull stations in some occupancies?

Answer options:

• The building is less than 3 storeys high
• The building has an occupant load less than 100
• The building is fully monitored by CCTV ✅ The building is sprinklered and the sprinkler system activates the fire alarm

Correct answer: The building is sprinklered and the sprinkler system activates the fire alarm

Explanation: NBCC 3.2.4.7.(1) allows the omission of a manual pull station in a building equipped with a sprinkler system if the system is designed to trigger the fire alarm upon water flow, EXCEPT in specific Group B occupancies or schools.