To supersede the requirements of the standard referenced in Sentence 3.2.5.9.(1) and require electrical supervision of valves controlling water supplies in a standpipe system, to limit the probability that the closing of valves that are intended to be normally open, or the opening of valves that are intended to be normally closed, will go unnoticed, which could lead to an inadequate water supply to the standpipe system in a fire situation, which could lead to the fire not being suppressed or controlled, which could lead to the spread of fire to other parts of the building, which could lead to harm to persons.