SECTION 13916

FIRE PROTECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

Drawings and General provisions of Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division-1 Specification Sections, apply to
this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section specifies automatic sprinkler system, standpipe system and

first-aid hose reel system. Materials and equipment specified in this
Section include:

 Pipe, fittings, valves, and specialties;

 Sprinklers, fire hose reel, hose valves, fire cabinets and accessories.
 Fire extinguishers.

Products furnished but not installed: Include sprinkler head cabinet with
spare sprinkler heads.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Fire protection system is an automatic sprinkler system using automatic
sprinklers and hose reels attached to a wet piping system and connected to
the site fire water main network so that water discharges immediately from
sprinklers, opened by fire, or from hose reel. The system is provided also
with internal wet standpipe and hose valves. Various types of portable fire
extinguishers and hose reels are distributed to provide first aid protection.

1.4 RELATED SECTIONS

The following Sections contain requirements, which relate to this Section:

15100 Valves
15145 Hangers and Supports
15400 Plumbing Works
15417 Steel Pipes and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems

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 1.5 DEFINITIONS

1.5.1 Pipe Sizes: used in this Specification are Nominal Pipe Size (NPS).

1.5.2 Other Definitions for fire protection systems are listed in NFPA 13 and 14
Standards.

1.5.3 Working Plans as used in this Section means those documents (including
drawings and calculations) prepared pursuant to the requirements contained
in NFPA 13 for obtaining approval of the Engineer.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and

Division 1 Specifications Sections.

 Product Data for each type of sprinkler head, valve, piping specialty, fire
protection specialty, fire department connection, hose valves, hose reel
and hose cabinet.
 Computer Calculation for sprinkler system.
 Shop Drawings prepared in accordance with NFPA 13 identified as
"Working Plans", showing layout and connections
 Record Drawings: At project close-out, submit drawings of installed
systems in accordance with requirements of Division-1.
 Maintenance Data for each type of sprinkler head, valve, piping
specialty, fire protection specialty, fire department connection, hose
valves, hose reel and hose cabinet, for inclusion in operation and
maintenance manual specified in Division-1.
 Samples: Submit catalogs and representative samples of all materials to
be used in the work.
 Install W elder’s Quali ficati on Certi ficates

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7.1 Installer Qualifications: Installation of fire protection piping, equipment,

specialties and accessories and repair and servicing of equipment shall be
performed only by a qualified installer, having a minimum of 5 previous
projects similar in size and scope to this project and familiar with all
precautions required. Submit evidence of such qualifications to the Engineer.

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 1.7.2 Qualifications for Welding Processes and Operators: Comply with the
requirements of AWS D10.9, Specifications for Qualifications of Welding
Procedures and Welders for Piping and Tubing, Level AR-3".

1.7.3 Single Source Responsibility: Obtain components, and accessories from a

single source. Include the source with responsibility and accountability to
answer and resolve problems regarding compatibility, installation, performance
and acceptance set.

1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with the requirements of the following codes:

NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 14 Stand-pipe and Hose Systems

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

Schedule rough-in installations with installations of other building

components.

1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS

1.10.1 Valve Wrenches: Furnish to Employer, 2 valve wrenches for each type of
valves installed.

1.10.2 Sprinkler Heads and Cabinets: Furnish extra sprinkler heads of each
style included in the project as indicated on drawings. Furnish each style
with its own sprinkler head cabinet and special wrenches as specified in
this Section.

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2.1 MANUFACTURERS
Manufacturers are subject to compliance with the specification
requirements of this section.

2.2 PIPES AND FITTINGS

2.2.1 Above Ground Piping:

 65 mm dia. and smaller, seamless, schedule 40 black steel with screwed

malleable iron fittings and couplings.
 80 mm dia. and larger, seamless, schedule 40 black steel pipe with butt-
weld fittings and flanged couplings. The use of grooved couplings and
fittings is also accepted.

2.3 JOINING MATERIALS

2.3.1 Welding Materials: Comply, with Section II, Part C, ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code for welding materials appropriate for the wall
thickness and chemical analysis of the pipe being welded.

2.3.2 Gasket Materials: Thickness, material and type suitable for design
temperatures and pressures.
2.3.3 Sealing Ring Materials: Shall be rubber sealing rings conforming to
ISO 2531 Standard.

2.4 GENERAL DUTY VALVES

Valves used within the fire protection systems shall be UL listed, rated
1200 kPa working pressure.

2.4.1 Gate Valves - 50 mm and Smaller: Body and bonnet of cast bronze,
1200 kPa cold water working pressure-non-shock, threaded ends, solid
wedge, outside screw and yoke, rising stem, screw-in bonnet, and malleable
iron handwheel. Valves shall be capable of being repacked under pressure,
with valve wide open. UL listed.

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 2.4.2 Gate Valves - 65 mm and Larger: Iron body; bronze mounted, 1200 kPa
cold water working pressure-non-shock. Valves shall have solid taper
wedge; outside screw and yoke, rising stem; flanged bonnet, with body and
bonnet conforming to ASTM A 126 Class B; replaceable bronze wedge
facing rings; flanged ends; and a packing assembly consisting of a cast iron
gland flange, brass gland, packing, bonnet, and bronze bonnet bushing.
Valves shall be capable of being repacked under pressure, with valve wide
open. UL listed.
2.4.3 Swing Check Valves: 1200 kPa cold water working pressure, cast iron
body and bolted cap conforming to ASTM A 126, Class B; non slamming
horizontal swing, with a malleable iron disc and flanged ends. Valve shall
be capable of being refitted while the valve remains in the line. UL listed.

Butterfly Valve: UL listed, FM approved, rated 1200 kPa, ductile iron

body and disc, with EPDM disc coating and nylon body coating, stainless
steel upper and lower stems, flag type position indicator, grooved end,
provided with built-in double pole/double throw weatherproof supervisory
switch.

2.5 SPECIALTY VALVES

2.5.1 Interior Automatic Air Vent: Float type hot pressed brass MS58 consists
of two halves screwed together and fitted with O-ring seal, with rubber valve
seal, plastic float, vacuum breaker complete with automatic self-sealing
spring loaded brass check valve stainless steel spring and catch ring rated for
1200 kPa working pressure.

2.5.2 Alarm Check Valve: UL Listed, FM approved, 1200 kPa working

pressure, designed for vertical installations and have cast iron, flanged inlet
and outlet, bronze grooved seat with “O” ring seals, single hinge pin and
latch design. Provide trim sets for bypass, drain, electric sprinkler alarm
switch, pressure gages, precision retard chamber, water motor alarm, drip
cup assembly piped without valves separate from main drain line, and fill
line attachment with strainer.

2.5.3 Hose Valves: UL listed, FM approved, pressure restricting feature, female

NPT inlet, male hose thread outlet fitted with BS adapter from female NST to
BS 336 female British instantaneous outlet with blank plug and brass chain
with polish finish. The adapter to be supplied by the hose valve
manufacturer.

2.6 SPRINKLERS

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 2.6.1 Upright Sprinkler: Automatic sprinkler, UL listed, frangible bulb type,
bronze frame and deflector, 15 mm orifice designed to comply with NFPA.

Pendent Sprinkler: Same type as upright sprinkler.

Concealed Pendent Sprinkler: Automatic sprinklers, UL listed, frangible

bulb type, 15 mm orifice, chrome plated, brass frame, phosphor bronze button
with gasketed spring plate consists of beryllium nickel disc spring sealed on
both its inside and outside faces bronze compression screw, brass deflector with
mounting cap and cover plate assembly.

Sidewall Sprinkler: Automatic sprinkler, UL listed, frangible bulb type,

15 mm orifice of chrome plated bronze sprinkler frame brass deflector.

2.6.2 Sprinkler Head Cabinet and Wrench: Finished steel cabinet suitable for
wall mounting, with hinged cover and space for spare sprinkler heads plus
sprinkler head wrench. Provide separate cabinets for each style sprinkler
head on the project.

2.7 FIRE HOSE REELS

Manual swinging hose reel with 25 mm X 30 m hose for recess mounting

for installation inside fire cabinets complete with swinging arm, pressure
reducing valve, stop valve and instructions all to BS 5274.

2.8 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS (FDC)

Flush fire department inlet connection, UL listed, cast brass body with drop
clappers, size shall be 100 mm outlet and two 65 mm female inlets each
provided with BS 336 instantaneous adaptor supplied by the fire
department connection manufacturer.

The connection shall be provided with the necessary 65 mm nipples,

snoots, plugs, chains and polished chrome plated wall plate lettered auto
sprinkler.

2.9 ALARM AND FIRE DETECTION DEVICES

2.9.1 General: Types and sizes shall mate and match piping and equipment

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2.9.2 Water Flow Indicators: Electrical-supervision, vane type water flow

detector, rated to 1700 kPa; designed for horizontal or vertical installation;
have 2-SPDT circuit switches to provide isolated alarm and auxiliary
contacts, 7 ampere 125 volts AC and 0.25 ampere 24 Volts DC; complete
with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals, and
tamper-proof cover which sends a signal when cover is removed.
Coordinate with Building Management System BMS requirements.

2.9.3 Supervisory Switches: Electrical-supervision type, UL listed, 2 SPDT, normally

closed contacts, with switching component enclosed in submersible,
weatherproof, and oil resistant NEMA Type 4 and P 6 enclosure, designed to
signal valve in other than full open position. Coordinate with BMS requirements.

2.10 SIGHT TEST AND DRAIN CONNECTION

Smooth bore non-corrosive orifice gives flow equivalent to one nominal

15 mm orifice sprinkler with test and drain valves.
2.11 FIRE CABINETS AND FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

2.11.1 Mounting Brackets: provide manufacturer's standard brackets designed to

prevent accidental dislodgment of extinguisher, of sizes required for type
and capacity of extinguisher indicated, in manufacturer's standard plated
finish.

Provide brackets for extinguishers not located in cabinets and for those
located in cabinets, where indicated or required.

2.11.2 Fire Cabinets

General: Provide fire cabinets for locations indicated, of suitable size for
housing fire extinguishers, hose reels, valves, fire department connections and
accessories of types and a capacity indicated, in colors and finishes approved by
the Engineer from manufacturer's standard, which comply with Drawings.

Construction: Manufacturer's standard enameled steel box, with trim, frame,

door and hardware to suit cabinet type, trim style and door style indicated.
Weld all joints and grind smooth. Miter and weld perimeter doorframes.
Stainless steel door, frame and trim shall be used where required.
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 Cabinet Type: With fire-resistance rating of wall where it is installed and
suitable for mounting conditions indicated and of the following types:

 Type FC1: Cabinet box fully recessed in walls of sufficient depth to suit style
of trim indicated, sized to contain fire hose reel and two fire extinguishers.
 Type FC2: Cabinet box fully exposed and mounted directly on wall,
painted red, sized to contain fire hose reel and two fire extinguishers.
 Type FC3: Cabinet box fully recessed in wall, with full glass door, sized
to contain fire hose valve, fire hose and branch pipe.
 Trim Style: Fabricate trim in one piece with corners mitred, welded and
ground smooth.
 Exposed Trim: One-piece combination trim and perimeter door frame
overlapping surrounding wall surface with exposed trim face and wall
return at outer edge (backbend).
 Trim Metal: Same metal as door.

Door Material and Construction: Manufacturer's standard door construction,

of material indicated hereinafter, coordinated with cabinet types and trim
styles selected.

FC1, FC2 and FC3: Solid steel door

Enamelled Steel FC1, FC2 and FC3: Manufacturer's standard finish,

hollow steel door construction with tubular stiles and rails.

Door Style: Manufacture as design indicated on Drawings. Identify fire

hose cabinet with letter "F" engraved to door. Provide letter to comply with
Drawings for letter style, size and location.

Door Hardware: Provide manufacturer's standard door-operating

hardware of proper type for cabinet type, trim style and door material and
style indicated. Provide either stainless steel or brass material as indicated
on Drawings, lever handle with cam action latch or door pull, concealed,
and friction latch. Provide continuous-type hinge permitting door to open
180°.

Factory Finishing of Fire Cabinets

General: Protect mechanical finishes on exposed surfaces from damage by

application of strippable, temporary protective covering.

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 Painted Finishes: Provide painted finish to comply with requirements
indicated hereinafter for extent, preparation and type.

Extent of Painted Finish: Apply painted finish to concealed surfaces of

cabinet components except where other than a painted finish is indicated.

Baked Enamel Finish: Immediately after cleaning and pre- treatment, apply
two-coat baked enamel finish consisting of prime coat and thermosetting
topcoat complying with paint manufacturer for application and baking to have a
dry thickness of 2.0 mils.

Brass Finish: Grind and polish surfaces to produce uniform directional,

textured polished finish indicated, free of cross scratches. Run grain with
long dimension of each piece.

Passivate and rinse surfaces after polishing. Remove embedded foreign

matter and leave surfaces chemically clean.

Color: Provide color as selected by the Engineer from manufacturer's

standard colors.
2.11.3 Fire Extinguishers

General: Provide fire extinguishers for each extinguisher cabinet and other
locations indicated, in colors and finishes approved by the Engineer from
manufacturer's standard, which comply with requirements of governing
authorities.

Fire Extinguisher Type FE-1: Stored pressure Dry Powder Type, 6 kg

capacity containing non conductor Mono-Ammonium Phosphate and
Ammonium Sulphate for a working temperature range of -20 to 60C in
cylinder of 16 SWG mild steel and zinc die-cast operating head with Acetal
and stainless steel fittings and components. The minimum discharge range
is 5 meters and stored pressure is 134 kPa at 21°C.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

Examine rough in for fire cabinets and sprinklers to verify actual locations
of piping connections prior installing.

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 Examine walls for suitable conditions where cabinets are to be installed.
Examine ceiling pattern, air diffusers and grills, light fittings, for suitable
conditions where sprinkler are to be installed.

Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATIONS

Drawings (plans, schematics and diagrams) indicate the general location

and arrangement of piping systems. So far as practical, install piping as
indicated. Deviations from approved "Working Plan" for piping require
written approval of the Engineer.

Install sprinkler piping to provide for system drainage in accordance with

NFPA 13.

Use approved fittings to make all changes in direction, branch takeoffs

from mains and reductions in pipe sizes.

Install unions in pipes 50 mm and smaller adjacent to each valve. Unions

are not required on flanged devices.

Install flanges or flange adapters on valves, apparatus and equipment

having 65 mm and larger connections.

Provide hangers and supports in Compliance with the requirements of

NFPA 13, NFPA 14 and Section 15145.

Make connections between underground and above-ground piping using an

approved transition piece strapped or fastened to prevent separation.

Install mechanical sleeve seal at pipe penetrations in walls and floors.

Provide pressure gauges with a connection not less than 6 mm and having a
soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gauge
and valve.

Paint piping with two (2) coats of red lead and three (3) coats of red paint.

3.3 PIPE JOINT CONSTRUCTION

3.3.1 Welded Joints: AWS D10.9, Level AR-3

3.3.2 Threaded Joints: Conform to ANSI B1.20.1, tapered pipe threads for
field cut threads. Join pipe, fittings, and valves as follows:

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 Note the internal length of threads in fittings or valve ends, and proximity
of internal seat or wall, to determine how far pipe should be threaded into
joint. Align threads at point of assembly. Apply appropriate tape or thread
compound to the external pipe threads. Assemble joint to appropriate
thread depth. When using a wrench on valves place the wrench on the
valve end into which the pipe is being threaded. Do not use pipe with
threads which are corroded, or damaged. If a weld opens during cutting or
threading operations, that portion of pipe shall not be used.

3.3.3 Flanged Joints: Align flanged surfaces parallel. Assemble joints by

sequencing bolt tightening to make initial contact of flanges and gaskets as
flat and parallel as possible. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.
Tighten bolts gradually and uniformly to appropriate torque specified by the
bolt manufacturer.

3.3.4 Push-on Joints: AWWA C111-90.

3.3.5 Grooved-end Pipe and Grooved-end Fitting Joints: Use grooved-end

fittings and grooved-end couplings that are made by the same manufacturer
and that are listed for use together.

Groove pipe and assemble joints with grooved coupling, gasket, lubricant,
and bolts according to coupling and fitting of manufacturers written
instructions.

3.4 VALVE INSTALLATIONS

Install fire protection specialty valves, fittings, and specialties in

accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions, NFPA 13, 14 and
the Engineer requirements.

Where there is more than one control valve, provide permanently marked
identification signs indicating the portion of the system controlled by each
valve.

3.5 SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONS

Use proper tools to prevent damage during installation.

Sprinkler Style Location

Upright/pendant, brass finish Non finished areas

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 Concealed, chrome plated Finished areas

Select sprinklers operating temperature as per the requirements of NFPA

13.

3.6 FIRE CABINET INSTALLATIONS

Examine walls for thickness and framing for cabinets to verify cabinet
depth and mounting prior to cabinet installation. Cabinets shall be built
into walls unless otherwise indicated on Drawings.
Install items included in this section in locations and at mounting heights
indicated, or if not indicated, at heights to comply with applications of
governing authorities.

Do not install dry powder extinguishers containing ammonium within

kitchen or in food preparation areas.

Prepare recesses in walls for fire cabinets as required by type and size of
cabinet and style of trim and to comply with manufacturer's instructions.

Securely fasten mounting brackets and fire cabinets to structure, square and
plumb, to comply with manufacturer's instructions.

3.7 INSTALLATION OF FLOOR/AREA CONTROL STATION

Provide UL listed floor or area control station comprising indicating type

floor control valve with supervisory switch, pressure gauge, water flow
switch, one piece test and drain unit having sight glass, test valve, sectional
drain valve with test orifice and indirect pipe connection to drain. Make
connection to fire alarm control panel and building managements system
(BMS).

3.8 FINAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Make connections of electric wiring to the electric equipment.

3.9 FIRE PROTECTION BLOCK PLAN

Provide a frame and glazed block plan showing the areas protected and
positions of alarm valve. Locate the block plan as directed by the Engineer.

3.10 REMOTE ALARM

Ensure that the components of the systems include for the necessary
provisions to transfer visual and audible remote alarm signals. Carry out
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3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler and hose reel piping systems in
accordance with NFPA 13.

Test and inspect wet standpipes in accordance with NFPA 14.

Replace piping system components, which do not pass the test procedures
specified, and retest repaired portion of the system.

3.12 SPARE PARTS

Hand over to the Employer the spare parts and tools required for operation
and maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer to cover a working
period of two years. In addition, submit to the Employer, for approval, a
priced list of the above recommended spare parts and tools for an additional
period of three years. The list should nominate the above-required items.
The approved list shall be part from the operation and maintenance
manuals.

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