| OCCUPANCY TYPE (new building) | CODE REF. | SPRINKLER REQUIREMENTS |
| AMBULATORY | No Requirement | |
| ASSEMBLY | (12.3.5.1, 12.3.5.2 and 9.7) Check also Table 12.1.6 | Yes, required when the total aggregate occupant load exceeds 300 occupants.Required also on following occupancies; (1) Dance Halls (2) Discotheques (3) Nightclubs (4) Festival Seating |
| BUSINESS | No Requirement | |
| HEALTHCARE | (18.3.5.1, 18.3.5.2 and 9.7) | Yes, using quick-response or residential sprinklers throughout smoke compartments containing patient sleeping rooms and in light hazard areas |
| EDUCATIONAL | (14.3.5.1, up to 14.3.5.4 and 9.7) | Yes, required when;a) building >1,120 sqm b) > 4 stories in height c) required on basement |
| ONE & TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS | (24.3.5.1 and 9.7) | Yes, required as per NFPA. But QCDD doesn't requires. |
| HOTELS AND DORMITORIES | (28.3.5.1 and 9.7) | Yes, whole building is required to be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler in accordance with 28.3.5.3 |
| APARTMENTS | (30.3.5.1 and 9.7) | Yes, whole building is required to be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler in accordance with 30.3.5.3. Listed quick-response or listed residential sprinklers shall be used throughout all dwelling units. |
| MERCANTILE | (36.3.5.1 and 9.7) | Yes required if;a) building is three or more storey in height b) gross area >1,115 sqm c) basement floor > 232 sqm d) multiple occupancies |
| INDUSTRIAL | (40.3.5) | No requirements |
| STORAGE | (42.3.5) | No requirements |