If a building is fully sprinklered, is a pull station required?

In a fully sprinklered building, a pull station is typically required due to safety regulations and codes. While the sprinklers are designed to automatically activate and suppress a fire, the presence of a manual pull station allows occupants to alert the fire alarm system swiftly in case they witness a fire before the automatic systems activate. This manual intervention can significantly improve the response time of the fire department and help protect lives and property.

Moreover, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, which influence many state fire codes, often mandate the installation of pulling stations in fully sprinklered buildings to ensure that people have a reliable method to signal for help. In Ohio, these requirements are aligned with local and national safety standards intended to enhance fire safety protocols in public and commercial buildings. This ensures that there are multiple avenues for alerting occupants and first responders in the event of a fire emergency.