### Question
How is the term equivalent level of safety defined?


### Answer
The term **equivalent level of safety** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2227* as the following:

> an alternative design or system (which may include automatic sprinkler systems), based upon fire protection engineering analysis, which achieves a level of safety equal to or greater than that provided by automatic sprinkler systems

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2227*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL**

