when a facility was constructed if a sprinkler system is required, all new facility construction for schools or similar facilities typically requires a sprinkler system. Stephanie Smith ssmith@EasterSealsAR.com I've never heard of a square footage exemption, but I do know that they are required. Rebecca Rebecca@sparkark.org I can’t find anything about sprinkler systems in the EIDT, ADDT or childcare manuals. The only mention is in the older “Center Based “ Standards. And even that says “….and/or sprinkler system” which makes it sounds like it isn’t a requirement. Looking forward to others response on this one. Leah Henderson lhenderson@civitanservices.com New! I think most new construction will require it. Older “maybe” expempt, but a lot I’ve found depends on what your local fire marshall says or how they interpret the code. I’ve pretty much found, what they say is the law.