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NYC ADU Sprinkler Requirements: What They Cost and How to Avoid Them

Basement and cellar ADUs in NYC require a full NFPA 13D sprinkler system costing $20,000-$60,000. Here's what you need to know — and how a detached backyard ADU avoids this entirely.

By NYCADU TeamMarch 22, 2026

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