UL 405

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements apply to fire department connections intended for exterior installation on or for buildings having standpipe and hose, water spray, or sprinkler systems to enable a fire department to connect hose lines directly to the system to supplement existing water supplies.

1.2 Requirements for the installation and use of fire department connections for fire protection service are included in the following Standards of the National Fire Protection Association:

a) NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems;

b) NFPA 14, Standpipe, Private Hydrants, and Hose Systems;

c) NFPA 15, Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection; and

d) NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.