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inspectors, and facility managers responsible for sprinkler system compliance and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"387d7l\" data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eHighlights of the 2013 Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gmscb3\" data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eUpdated numerous technical requirements and reorganized multiple chapters for improved usability and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"123pbh6\" data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eClarified in the administrative chapter that water mist systems are not covered under NFPA 13 and that NFPA 750, \u003cem data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eStandard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems\u003c\/em\u003e, should be referenced for the design and installation of water mist systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cevrpx\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003eAdded new compatibility 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