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SECTION 212200 – CLEAN-AGENT FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including all NEOM’s guidelines and
procedures, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes clean-agent extinguishing systems and the following:

1. Piping and piping specialties.

2. Extinguishing-agent containers.
3. Extinguishing agent.
4. Detection and alarm devices.
5. Control and alarm panels.
6. Accessories.
7. Connection devices for and wiring between system components.
8. Connection devices for power and integration into building's fire alarm system.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. FSSA: Fire Suppression Systems Association.

B. EPO: Emergency Power Off.

1.4 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design clean-agent fire-extinguishing system and obtain approval from authorities

having jurisdiction. Design system for Class A, Class B, or Class C fires as appropriate
for areas being protected and include safety factor. Use clean agent indicated and in
concentration suitable for normally occupied areas.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70, by an NRTL, and marked for intended location and application.

C. UL Compliance: Provide equipment components complying with UL 1058,

"Halogenated Agent Extinguishing System Units," and are UL listed for clean-agent
extinguishing system units in UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory."

D. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression piping shall withstand the effects of earthquake

motions determined in accordance with NFPA 13, ASCE/SEI 7 and SBC 201,
"Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures": Section 9, "Earthquake
Loads.".

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Extinguishing-agent containers.
2. Extinguishing agent.
3. Discharge nozzles.

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4. Control panels.
5. Detection devices.
6. Manual-release stations.
7. Switches.
8. Alarm devices.
9. Pipe hangers and supports, including seismic restraints.

B. Shop Drawings: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer. Include design
calculations. Include the following for hazard-area enclosure, drawn to scale:

1. Plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other Work. Indicate

dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly,
components, and location and size of each field connection.
2. Wiring Diagrams: Detail wiring for power, signal, and control systems and
differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.
3. Indicate compliance with performance requirements and design criteria,
including analysis data.
4. Design Calculations: For weight, volume, and concentration of extinguishing
agent required for each hazard area.
5. Reflected Ceiling Plans: Show ceiling penetrations, ceiling-mounted items, and
the following:

a. Extinguishing-agent containers, piping, discharge nozzles, detectors, and

accessories.
b. Method of attaching hangers to building structure.
c. other ceiling-mounted items including light fixtures, diffusers, grilles,
speakers, sprinklers, and access panels.

6. Occupied Work Area Plans: Show the following:

a. Controls and alarms.

b. Extinguishing-agent containers, piping and discharge nozzles if mounted in
space, detectors, and accessories.
c. Equipment and furnishings.

7. Access Floor Space Plans: Show the following:

a. Extinguishing-agent containers, piping, discharge nozzles, detectors, and

accessories.
b. Method of supporting piping.

8. Indicate the Following on Ceiling Plans:

a. Extinguishing-agent containers, piping and discharge nozzles, detectors,

and accessories.
b. Method of supporting piping.
c. Other equipment located in the ceiling space that is being protected
including sprinkler piping,
d. HVAC equipment, raceways, or conduit.

C. Approved Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 2001, that have been
approved by Engineer and authorities having jurisdiction. Include design calculations.

D. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For extinguishing-agent containers and control

panels from manufacturer.

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1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on
actual test of assembled components or on calculation.
2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and
locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.
3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification
is based and their installation requirements.

E. Field Test Reports: As specified in "Field Quality Control" and "Commissioning" Articles
in Part 3 of this Section. Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements.

F. Operation and Maintenance Data: For components to include in operation and

maintenance manuals specified in Division 1.

G. Field quality-control reports.

H. Operation and Maintenance Data: For special agent system to include in emergency,
operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products and materials shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements specified
in Section 016000 “Product Requirements.”

B. Comply with the applicable requirements and recommendations of local Saudi Building
Code (SBC) and the latest applicable local regulations for materials, tests, installation,
and identification, as listed in, but not limited to, the “Saudi Building Code”, SBC 201,
501 and “Saudi Fire Code” SBC 801, and the standards listed below in this section;
whichever is more stringent.

C. FM Approved and NRTL-listed components.

D. Listing in UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory."

E. ASME Compliance: Fabricate piping to comply with ASME B31.1, "Power Piping."

F. NFPA Compliance: Fabricate and label clean-agent extinguishing systems to comply

with NFPA 2001, "Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems."

G. Professional Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer who is legally qualified

to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located and who is experienced in providing
engineering services of the kind indicated. Engineering services are defined as those
performed for installations of clean-agent extinguishing systems that are similar to
those indicated for this Project in material, design, and extent.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Materials and equipment shall be standard products of a manufacturer regularly

engaged in the manufacturing of such products, which are of a similar material, design,
and workmanship. The standard products shall have been in satisfactory commercial
or industrial use for 5 years prior to bid opening. The 5-year use shall include
applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size
however, digital electronics devices, software, and systems such as controls,
instruments, Operator interface devices, shall be of the current generation of

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technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record. The 5-year
experience shall be satisfactorily completed by a product that has been sold or is
offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's
catalogs, or brochures. Products having less than a 5-year field service record shall
not be acceptable.

B. Products shall be supported by a local service organization, authorized, and trained by

the manufacturer of the equipment supplied. System components shall be
environmentally suitable for the indicated locations.

C. Manufacturers for all products shall be approved by NEOM.

2.2 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Refer to Part 3 piping applications Article retained for applications of pipe, tube, fitting,
and joining materials.

B. Piping, Valves, and Discharge Nozzles: Comply with types and standards listed in
NFPA 2001, Section "Distribution," and Appendix A, for charging pressure of system.

2.3 PIPES AND TUBES

A. Galvanized Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type S, Grade A, Schedule 80, seamless
steel pipe.

2.4 PIPE AND TUBE FITTINGS

A. Malleable-Iron, Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 300.

B. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 300, unless Class 600 is
indicated.

C. Steel, Grooved-End Fittings: FM approved, and UL listed, ASTM A 47/A 47M malleable
iron or ASTM A 536 ductile iron, with dimensions matching steel pipe and ends factory
grooved according to AWWA C606.

2.5 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping
system contents.

1. ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos-free, 1/8-inch (3.2-mm) maximum

thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated.

B. Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel.

C. Steel, Keyed Couplings: UL 213, AWWA C606, approved or listed for clean-agent
service, and matching steel-pipe dimensions. Include ASTM A 536, ductile-iron
housing, rubber gasket, and steel bolts and nuts.

2.6 VALVES

A. General Valve Requirements:

1. UL listed or FM Approved for use in fire-protection systems.

2. Compatible with the type of clean agent used.

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B. Container Valves: With rupture disc or solenoid, capable of immediate and total agent
discharge and suitable for intended flow capacity.

C. Valves in Sections of Closed Piping and Manifolds: Fabricate to prevent entrapment of

liquid or install valve and separate pressure-relief device.

D. Valves in Manifolds: Check valve; installed to prevent loss of extinguishing agent when
container is removed from manifold.

E. Selector valves: To be used where FM-200 cylinders protect more than one hazard
enclosure. FM-200 cylinders capacities shall be based on the most demanding hazard
enclosure; however, necessary number of cylinders shall be fired for every hazard as
required.

F. Selector Valves: To be installed in the supply piping branch for the hazard being
protected. Depending on the size of the selector valve, the valve is either threaded in
place, or bolted to the piping flanges. Constructed of bronze material, the valve is a
pressure differential type that blocks the flow of agent through the piping until it is
activated. Valve actuation is accomplished either manually with the manual release
lever, or by the pilot Nitrogen Cylinder that is part of the selector valve assembly.

2.7 EXTINGUISHING-AGENT CONTAINERS

A. Clean Agent Containers: Welded steel painted container complying with ASME Boiler
and Vessel Code, Section VIII, UL Listed, FM or LPCB approved, suitable for natural
vapor pressure 458 kPa at 25ºC, and super-pressurized with dry nitrogen to 2048 kPa
at 21ºC.

2.8 FIRE-EXTINGUISHING CLEAN AGENT

A. Clean Agent HFC 227ea, heptafluoropropane (FM200)

2.9 DISCHARGE NOZZLES

A. Equipment manufacturer's standard one-piece brass or aluminum alloy of type,

discharge pattern, and capacity required for application.

2.10 MANIFOLD AND ORIFICE UNIONS

A. Description: UL-listed device with minimum 15-MPa (2175-psig) pressure rating, to

control flow HFC 227ea gas in piping.

1. DN50 (NPS 2) and Smaller: Piping assembly with orifice, sized for system
design requirements.
2. DN65 (NPS 2-1/2) and Larger: Piping assembly with nipple, sized for system
design requirements.

2.11 CONTROL PANELS

A. A. Description: FM approved, or UL listed, including equipment and features required

for testing, supervising, and operating fire-extinguishing system.

B. Power Requirements: 120/240-V ac; with electrical contacts for connection to system
components and fire alarm system, and transformer or rectifier as needed to produce
power at voltage required for accessories and alarm devices.

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C. Enclosure: NEMA ICS 6, Type 1, or Type 3 in technical rooms, enameled-steel cabinet,
for indoor applications, and Type 4X, Stainless Steel cabinet, for outdoor applications.

1. Mounting: Recessed flush with surface.

D. Supervised Circuits: Separate circuits for each independent hazard area.

1. Detection circuits equal to the required number of zones, or addressable

devices assigned to the required number of zones.
2. Manual pull-station circuit.
3. Alarm circuit.
4. Release circuit.
5. Abort circuit.
6. EPO circuit.

Above should have time stamped event when activated and should be seen in Fire
Alarm System monitoring workstation.

E. Provide the following control-panel features:

1. Electrical contacts for shutting down fans, activating dampers, and operating
system electrical devices.
2. Automatic switchover to standby power at loss of primary power.
3. Storage container, low-pressure indicator.
4. Service disconnect to interrupt system operation for maintenance with visual
status indication on the annunciator panel.
5. Control interface capability with Building Control System, if applicable, and Fire
Alarm System for general alarm, control panel fault and cylinder low pressure.
6. Capability to monitor and indicate loss of primary power, low battery voltage.

F. Annunciator Panel: Graphic type showing protected, hazard-area plans and locations
of detectors and manual-release stations. Include lamps to indicate device-initiating
alarm, electrical contacts for connection to control panel, and stainless-steel or
aluminum enclosure.

G. Standby Power: Lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries with capacity to operate system

for 72 hours and alarm for minimum of 15 minutes. Include automatic battery charger,
with varying charging rate between trickle and high depending on battery voltage, that
is capable of maintaining batteries fully charged. Include manual voltage control, dc
voltmeter, dc ammeter, electrical contacts for connection to control panel, and suitable
enclosure.

2.12 DETECTION DEVICES

A. Description: Comply with NFPA 2001 and NFPA 72, and include the following types:

1. Photoelectric Detectors: UL 268, consisting of LED light source and silicon

photodiode receiving element.

B. Signals to the Central Fire Alarm Control Panel: Any type of local system trouble is
reported to the central fire alarm control panel as a composite "trouble" signal. Alarms
on each system zone are individually reported to the central fire alarm control panel as
separately identified zones.

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2.13 MANUAL-RELEASE STATIONS

A. Description: FM approved, or UL listed, with "PULL STATION" caption, 220-V- ac or

low voltage compatible with controls, and red finish. Include contacts for connection to
control panel. Unit can manually discharge extinguishing agent with operating device
that remains engaged until unlocked.

1. Mounting: Surface, or Semi recessed.

B. Abort Switch: "ABORT" caption, momentary contact, with green finish.

C. EPO Switch: "EPO" caption, with yellow finish.

2.14 SWITCHES

A. Description: FM approved, or UL listed, where available, 220-V ac or low voltage

compatible with controls. Include contacts for connection to control panel.

1. Low-Agent Pressure Switches: Pneumatic operation.

2. Power Transfer Switches: Key-operation selector, for transfer of release circuit
signal from main supply to reserve supply.
3. Abort Switches: Dead-man type, requiring constant pressure, for delay of
system discharge.
4. Door Closers: Magnetic retaining and release device.

2.15 ALARM DEVICES

A. Description: FM approved, or UL listed, low voltage, and surface mounting, unless

otherwise indicated.

B. Bells: Minimum 150-mm diameter.

C. Horns: 90 to 94 dBA.

D. Strobe Lights: Translucent lens, with "FIRE" or similar caption.

2.16 ELECTRICAL POWER AND WIRING

A. Electrical power, wiring, and devices are specified in Division 26 Sections.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with hazard-area
leakage requirements, installation tolerances, and other conditions affecting work
performance.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS FOR 15-MPa (2175-psig) CHARGING PRESSURE

A. Piping between Storage Containers and Orifice Union:

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1. Flanged pipes, fittings and flanged joints may be used to connect to specialties
and accessories and where required for maintenance.
2. Fittings Working Pressure: 13.8 MPa (2000 psig) minimum.
3. Flanged Joints: Class 600 minimum.
4. All Sizes: Black steel, conforming to ASTM A 53, Grade A or B, Schedule 80,
Type S; forged-steel welding fittings; and welded joints.

B. Piping Downstream from Orifice Union:

1. Flanged pipes, fittings and flanged joints may be used to connect to specialties
and accessories and where required for maintenance.
2. Fittings Working Pressure: 6900 kPa (1000 psig) minimum.
3. Flanged Joints: Class 300 minimum.
4. All Sizes: Black steel, conforming to ASTM A 53, Grade A or B, Schedule 80,
Type S; forged-steel welding fittings; and welded joints.

3.3 CLEAN-AGENT EXTINGUISHING PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Install clean-agent extinguishing piping and other components level and plumb and
according to manufacturers' written instructions.

B. Grooved Piping Joints: Groove pipe ends according to AWWA C606 dimensions.
Assemble grooved-end steel pipe and steel, grooved-end fittings with steel, keyed
couplings, and lubricant according to manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Install extinguishing-agent containers anchored to substrate.

D. Install pipe and fittings, valves, and discharge nozzles according to requirements listed
in NFPA 2001, Section "Distribution," and related Appendix A paragraphs; and ASME
B31.1.

1. Install valves designed to prevent entrapment of liquid or install pressure-relief

devices in valved sections of piping systems.
2. Support piping using supports and methods according to NFPA 13.
3. Install seismic restraints for extinguishing-agent containers and piping systems.
4. Install control panels, detection system components, alarms, and accessories,
complying with requirements of NFPA 2001, Section "Detection, Actuation, and
Control Systems," as required for supervised system application.

3.4 CONNECTIONS

A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties. The

following are specific connection requirements:

B. Install piping adjacent to extinguishing-agent containers to allow service and

maintenance.

C. Connect electrical devices to control panel and to building's fire alarm system.
Electrical power, wiring, and devices are specified in Divisions 26 and 28.

D. Ground electrical components.

1. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's

published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not
indicated, use those specified in UL 486A-486B.

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3.5 LABELING

A. Install labeling on piping, extinguishing-agent containers, other equipment, and panels

according to NFPA 2001 and Section "Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and
Equipment."

B. Install signs at entry doors for protected areas to warn occupants that they are entering
a room protected with a clean-agent fire extinguishing system.

C. Install signs at entry doors to advise persons outside the room the meaning of the
horn(s), bell(s), and strobe light(s) outside the protected space.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Professional Engineer: Inspect installed clean-agent extinguishing systems, prepare

installation report, and certify that installation complies with the Contract Documents
and calculations, and comments of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Comply with operating instructions and procedures of NFPA 2001, Section "Approval
of Installations." Include the following inspections and tests to demonstrate compliance
with requirements:

1. Check mechanical items.

2. Inspect extinguishing-agent containers and extinguishing agent, and check
mountings for adequate anchoring to substrate.
3. Check electrical systems.
4. Check enclosure integrity. Comply with NFPA 2001, Section "Enclosure
Inspection," and Appendix C, "Enclosure Integrity Procedure."
5. Perform functional test.
6. Perform system functional operational test.
7. Check remote monitoring operations.
8. Check control-panel primary power source.
9. Perform "puff" test on piping system, using nitrogen.

C. Perform field-acceptance tests of each clean-agent extinguishing system when

installation is complete. Perform system testing only after hazard-area enclosure
construction has been completed and openings sealed. Comply with operating
instructions and procedures of NFPA 2001, Section "Approval of Installations." Include
the following to demonstrate compliance with requirements:

1. Perform functional test.

2. Perform system functional operational test.
3. Check remote monitoring operations.
4. Check control-panel primary power source.
5. Perform "puff" test on piping system, using nitrogen.

D. Correct malfunctioning equipment, then retest to demonstrate compliance. Replace

equipment that cannot be corrected or does not perform as specified and indicated,
then retest to demonstrate compliance. Repeat procedure until satisfactory results are
obtained.

1. Report test results promptly and in writing to Engineer and authorities having
jurisdiction.

E. Perform the following field quality-control testing:

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1. After installing clean-agent extinguishing piping system and after electrical
circuitry has been energized, test for compliance with requirements.
2. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA
ATS, Section 7, "Inspection and Test Procedures," and Section 8, "System
Function Tests." Certify compliance with test parameters.

F. Repair or replace malfunctioning units. Retest as specified above after repairs or

replacements are made.

G. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to

inspect field-assembled components and equipment installation, including piping and
electrical connections. Report results in writing.

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and
retest until no leaks exist.
2. Operational Test: After electrical circuitry has been energized, start units to
confirm proper motor rotation and unit operation. Remove malfunctioning units,
replace them with new units, and retest.
3. Test and adjust controls and safety. Replace damaged and malfunctioning
controls and equipment.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Each pipe section shall be cleaned internally after preparation and before assembly by
means of swabbing, using a suitable nonflammable cleaner. The pipe network shall be
free of particulate matter and oil residue before installing nozzles or discharge devices.

3.8 COMMISSIONING

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to perform startup service and

report results in writing.

B. Verify that extinguishing system is installed and connected according to the Contract
Documents.

C. Verify that electrical wiring installation complies with the Contract Documents.

D. Complete installation and startup checks according to manufacturer's written

instructions and do the following:

1. Verify that piping system installation is completed and cleaned.

2. Verify that tests of piping system are complete.
3. Check for complete enclosure integrity.
4. Check operation of ventilation and exhaust systems.

E. Startup Procedures: Follow manufacturer's written procedures. If no procedures are

prescribed by manufacturer, proceed as follows:

1. Fill extinguishing-agent containers with extinguishing agent and pressurize to

indicated charging pressure.
2. Install filled extinguishing-agent containers.
3. Energize circuits.
4. Adjust operating controls.

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3.9 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Employer's maintenance

personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain clean agent extinguishing system. Refer to
Division 1.

END OF SECTION 212200

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