# Identify local responsibilities before buying

Lesson 2 of [Fire sprinkler foundations for property buyers](https://firesprinklers.fyi/academy/fire-sprinkler-foundations.md), 8 minutes.

Fire sprinkler decisions depend on the building and the authority responsible for it. A public web page can help you prepare questions, but it cannot establish every requirement for your address. Begin by identifying the local fire or building authority and explaining the work you are planning. Ask…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Fire sprinkler foundations for property buyers works](https://firesprinklers.fyi/academy/fire-sprinkler-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://firesprinklers.fyi/academy/fire-sprinkler-foundations/identify-local-responsibilities).