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Fire Fighting Conditions - 2022 11 24 18 19 32
Fire Fighting Conditions - 2022 11 24 18 19 32
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of work covers the supply, installation, erection testing, commissioning of followings :
a) Complete Civil work including dismantling as per BOQ.
e) Fire Alarm Work:- Response Indicator, Heat Detector, Manual Call Boxes, Fire Alarm
Sounder, Talkback Slave Station, Ceiling Speaker
i) All other allied and necessary equipment and accessories to complete the system up to the
satisfaction of engineer-in- charge and for proper functioning of the entire system.
The complete installation of Fire Fighting System shall strictly confirm to the
minimum specifications and guidelines given in NBC – 2005 (part IV), IS : 15105 for
sprinkler system, IS : 13030 for external hydrant system, other relevant IS code of
practice and CPWD specifications (part V) amended up to date.
The codes of National fire protection association (NFPA) of USA shall be used as a general guide
for good engineering practice, design and workmanship. However, certificate of compliance to
NFPA codes will not be required.
extra will be paid for the work done and follow up by him in this regard. However, any statutory
fees paid by the contractor shall be reimbursed by the client on depositing the proper receipt.
5. WORKMANSHIP
The workmanship shall be best of its kind and shall conform to the specifications, as below or
Indian Standard Specifications in every respect or latest trade practices and shall be subject to
approval of the Architects/consultants. All materials and/or Workmanship which in the opinion of
the Engineer is defective or unsuitable shall be removed immediately from the site and shall be
substituted with proper materials and / or workmanship forthwith.
6. RATES
The rates mentioned in the schedule of quantities / to be quoted for any particular item by the
tenderer are / shall be inclusive of the cost of material, erection, connection, testing, labour,
supervision, tools, plant, transportation, storage, insurance, excise duty, local taxes, contingencies,
breakage, wastage and all other sundries for execution at any level, depths, leads and height.
Nothing extra shall be payable to him on these account.
The rate shall also be inclusive of cutting holes, making chases in RCC or brick, making good the
same, providing sleeves for crossing of pipes, hangers for supports etc . No claim for extra would
be entertained on this account.
the latest Indian standards. All packed items shall arrive at site in original packing only. Any items
found defective or damaged shall be replaced by the Contractor at his own expenses.
11. PROTECTION
Before handing over the work, the Contractor shall clean all elements of the complete installation,
remove plasters, stickers, rust stains and all other foreign matter and leave every part in acceptable
condition and ready for use to the satisfaction of the Architect/Consultant.
IV. Excavation and refilling of trenches in soil wherever the pipes are to be laid
directly in ground, including necessary base treatment and supports.
V. Sealing of all floor slab/wall openings to be provided by the Client for pipes andcables,
from fire safety point of view, after laying of the same. (Client‟s scope)
VI. Painting of all exposed metal surfaces of equipments and components with appropriate
colour.
VII. Making openings in the walls/ floors/ slabs or modification in the existing openings
wherever provided for carrying pipe line, cables etc.
VIII. All electrical works including cable/wires, earthing etc. beyond power supply made
available by the contractor.
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IX. Approval from local fire authorities as may be required as per local bye-laws. (The
contractor's responsibility shall be limited to the work executed by him.)
17 SAFETY MEASURES
All equipments shall incorporate suitable safety provisions to ensure safety of the operating
personnel at all times. The initial and final inspection reports shall bring outexplicitly the safety
provisions incorporated in each equipment.
Tender Drawings
The drawings appended with the tender documents are intended to show the areas for various
equipments, tentative pipe routes. The equipments offered shall be suitable for installation in the
spaces shown in these drawings.
The contractor shall prepare and submit following drawings and get them approved from the
Engineer-in-charge before the start of the work. The approval of drawings however does not
absolve the contractor of his responsibility to supply the equipments/materials as per agreement. In
case of any contradiction between the approved drawings and agreement the decision of the
Engineer –in-Charge shall be final and binding on the contractor.
(a) Lay out drawings of the equipments to be installed in pump room and terrace.
(b) Drawings showing the detail of erection of entire equipments including their foundations.
(c ) Fire drawings showings the layout of entire piping, dia. and length of pipes, hydrant, air
vessel, valves and isometric drawings showing connections to variousequipment.
(d) Sprinkler drawing indicating layout and sizes of pipe, location of valves, sprinklers etc.
(e) Electrical wiring diagrams for all electrical equipments and controls including the sizes and
capacities of the various cables and equipments
As built Drawings
Three sets of the following laminated drawings shall be submitted by the contractor while handing
over the installation to the Client. Out of this one of the sets shall be laminated on a hard base for
display in the fire control room. In addition one set soft copy will be given on compact disc.
(a) Installation drawings giving complete details of all the equipments, including their
foundations.
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(b) Fire drawings giving sizes and lengths of all the pipes and the sizes and locations ofall types
of valves, and including isometric drawings for the entire piping including the pipe
connections to the various equipments.
(c) Line diagram and layout of all electrical control panels giving switchgear ratings andtheir
arrangement, cable feeder sizes and their layout.
(d) Control wiring drawings with all control components and sequence of operations toexplain
the operation of control circuits.
(e) Schematic diagrams.
There sets of the following documents shall be furnished to the client by the contractor on
completion of work :-
(a) As built drawings as mentioned above
(c) Operation and maintenance manual of all major equipments, detailing alladjustments,
operation and maintenance procedure.
(d) Approval of drawing/scheme by District fire officer.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FIRE PUMPS
1. SCOPE
This covers the general requirements of water pumps for main fire pump and jockey pump
2. TYPE
The pumps shall be centrifugal type direct driven with a 3 phase, 415 V ± 10%, 50 Hz.,
A.C. motor. The standby fire pump shall be driven by diesel engine. The pumps may be either of
horizontal split casing (HSC) type with operating speed 1500 / 2900 rpm, or end suction type / solid
casing or multi stage with operating speed not exceeding 3000 rpm as specified in the BOQ.
3. RATING
The main fire pumps shall be suitable for continuous operation in the system. The jockey pumps
shall be suitable for intermittent operation to built up pressure in the system on account of leakage.
The head and discharge requirements shall be as specified in the tender documents. The head shall
be suitable for the system and shall take into consideration the pressure drops across the various
components in the water circuit as well as the frictional losses.
Pump shall be capable of discharging not less than 150 percent of the rated discharge at a head of
not less than 65 percent with the rated head. The shut off head shall not exceed 120 percent of the
rated head.
(ii) The pump casing shall be of heavy section close grained cast iron and designed to withstand
1.5 time the working pressure. The casing shall be provided with shaft seal arrangement as
well as flanges for suction and delivery pipe connections as required.
(iii) The impeller shall be of bronze. This shall be shrouded type with machined collars. Wear
rings, where fitted to the impeller, shall be of the same material as theimpeller. The impeller
surface shall be smooth finished for minimum frictional loss. The impeller shall be secured
to the shaft by a key.
(iv) The shaft shall be of stainless steel and shall be accurately machined. The shaft shall be
balanced to avoid vibrations at any speed within the operating range of the pump.
(v) The shaft sleeve shall be of bronze or gunmetal.
(vi) The bearings shall be ball or roller type suitable for the duty involved. These shall be grease
lubricated and shall be provided with grease nipples/cups. The bearings shall be
effectively sealed against leakage of lubricant or entry of dust or water.
(vii) The shaft seal shall be mechanical type, so as to allow minimum leakage. A drip well shall
be provided beneath the seal.
(viii) The pumps shall be directly coupled to the motor/diesel engine shaft through a flexible
coupling protected by a coupling guard.
(ix) The pump and motor / diesel engine shall be mounted on a common base plate fabricated
from mild steel section. The base plate shall have rigid, flat and true surfaces to receive the
pump and motor/diesel engine mounting feet. The pump will be perfectly aligned with the
motor/engine so as to avoid any vibration during operation.
5. ACCESSORIES
(a) Butterfly valves on suction and discharge (If positive suction is not provided butterflyvalve
at suction is not to be provided)
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(b) Reducers, as may be required to match the sizes of the connected pipe work.
(d) Pressure gauge at discharge side between pump and the non-return valve.
6. INSTALLATION
(i) The pump and motor assembly shall be mounted and arranged for ease of maintenance and
to prevent transmission of vibration and noise to the building structure or to the pipe work.
(ii) The pump and motor assembly shall be installed on suitable RCC foundation. The length and
width of the foundation shall be such that 100 mm. space is left all around the base frame.
The height of foundation shall be so decided that the total weight of foundation block is 1.5
times the operating weigh of the pump assembly. The foundation shall be isolated from the
floor by vibration isolating pads. Angle iron frame of size 35 mm x 35 mm x 3 mm shall be
provided on the top edges of the foundation.
(iii) More than one pump and motor assembly shall not be installed on a single base or cement
concrete block.
(iv) the suction/discharge pipe shall be independently supported and their weight shall not be
transferred to the pump. It should be possible to disconnect any pump for repairs without
disturbing the connecting pipe line.
(v) The suitable clearance have to be provided around the fire pumps as per drawings.
(vi) Sufficient space is to be left in front for the radiator of diesel engine for freedischarge of hot
air. Arrangement for discharge hot air to out side the pump house shall be provided so that
hot air does not stagnate in the pump house.
7. OPERATING CONDITIONS
Fire pumps shall operate on drop of pressure in the mains header as given below. The pump
operating sequence shall be arranged in such a manner to start the pump automatically but should
be capable of being stopped manually by stop push buttons only.
Operating conditions for fire hydrant and sprinkler pumps
Operating Pressure “a” Cut in Cut out
Kg/Sqcm
Jockey pumps shall start and stop through pressure switch automatically.
Main Fire pump shall start automatically on fall of pressure but stopping shall be
manual.
The 'Cut in' and 'Cut out' pressures shall be reconfirmed at detailed design stage.
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PIPE WORK
1. SCOPE
(ii) For testing the system healthiness and automatic operation on daily basis, one test pipe with
butterfly valve shall be provided in common discharge header. For avoiding wastage of
water, this pipe shall discharge water in the tank.
(iii) Non return valve shall be provided at the delivery of each pump and fire service inlet. This
shall be of swing type.
(iv) Air Cushion Tank and Air release valves with ball valve shall be provided in the piping
system for venting trapped air.
(v) Fire drawings showing the sizes of pipe, valves, layout and other details shall be prepared
and shall be got approved from the Engineer-in-Charge before the execution of the plumbing
work.
3. PIPE MATERIALS
(a) Mild steel heavy class (C-class) conforming to IS: 1239 for sizes upto 150 mm. For
sprinkler drain pipe the pipe class will be G. I. medium duty (B- class)
(b) Welded black steel pipe, conforming to IS: 3589, for sizes greater than 150 mm.
These pipes shall be factory rolled and fabricated from minimum 6mm thick M.S.
Sheet for pipes upto 250 mm dia
(ii) Cadmium plated steel nuts/bolts/washers shall be used.
4. PIPE JOINTS
i) For 50 mm dia and above pipe size, Electric welding joints with V groove shall be provided
in the M.S.pipe work. For up to 40 mm dia, threaded joints by Teflon tape shall be provided
in the M.S. pipe work. Flanged joints to be provided for connections to valves, pumps,
vessels etc. and also on straight lengths at suitable points to facilitate erection and subsequent
maintenance.
ii) M.S.pipe laid at such locations shall be provided anti-corrosive treatment.
iii) Mild steel flanges shall be in accordance with Table - 17 of IS : 6392 i.e. "Plate Flanges for
Welding" and flange thickness shall be as under. Gasket thickness shall not be less than 3
mm.
Pipe dia Flange Thickness No. of holes
200 mm. 24 mm. 12
65 mm. 18 mm. 4
All hardware items such as Nuts, Bolts, Washers shall be of appropriate size.
Washers shall be used on both sides of the bolt.
6. STRAINERS
Stainless steel strainers shall have 1.6 mm thick screen with 3 mm perforations.
7. ORIFICE PLATE
Orifice plate shall be made of 6 mm. thick stainless steel and shall have an identification tag
projecting beyond any flange between which it is clamped. The orifice shall be plain central hole
without burs and diameter not less than one-half of the internal diameter of the pipe to which it is
fitted.
INSTRUMENTS
(i) Pressure gauge of appropriate range and 150 mm. dia size shall be provided.
(ii) The pressure gauge shall be duly calibrated before installation and shall completewith
shut off valve.
10. INSTALLATION
(i) The installation work shall be carried out in accordance with the detailed drawings
prepared by the contractor and approved by the Engineer-in-charge.
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(ii) In pipe above ground level, expansion loops or joints shall be provided to take care of
expansion or contraction of pipes due to temperature changes.
(iii) Tee-off connections shall be through equal or reducing tees, otherwise ferrules welded to the
main pipe shall be used. Drilling and tapping of the walls of the main pipe shall not be
resorted to.
(iv) Open ends of piping shall be blocked as soon as the pipe is installed to avoid entrance of
foreign matter.
(v) Piping installation shall be supported on or suspended from structure adequately. The
contractor shall provide, clamps, hangers etc. in accordance with Para under pipe support
Proper lines and levels shall be maintained while installing exposed pipes.
(vi) The Spacing of fire pipe supports for sprinkler / clevis hanger shall not be morethan
that specified below: -
(x) Where mild steel pipes are to be buried under ground the same shall be treated in accordance
with Para under anti corrosive treatment before laying. The top of the pipes shall be not less than
100 cms. below the ground level. Where this is not practicable, permission of the Engineer-in-
charge shall be obtained for burying the pipes at lesser depth. Masonary or C.C. blocks shall be
provided for supporting the pipes at interval in accordance with Para (vi) above. After the pipes
have been laid, the trench shall be refilled with the excavated soil in layers of 20 cm. and rammed
and any extra soil shall be removed from the site of work by the contractor.
(xi) Underground pipe shall be laid at least 2 m. away from the face of the building preferably
along the roads and foot paths. As far as possible laying of pipes under road, pavement and
large open spaces shall be avoided. Pipes shall not be laid under building and where
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(d) pressure gauges may be capped off during pressure testing of the installation.
For installing pipes vertically or horizontally inside the building standard pipe supports of reputed
make shall be used. Following supports shall be used.
(i) Split pipe support clamps with rubber lining for vertical, horizontal and roof hanging.
(iii) Sprinkler Hangers for horizontal supports for pipes from 15 mm dia to 150 mm dia.
Fasteners and fully threaded rods shall be used for installing the pipe supports. The sizes of pipe
supports and installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
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For pipes of size 100 mm and above, with the prior approval of Engineer-in-Charge, 50x50x6 mm
MS angle iron with „U‟ cIamp with dash fastener may be used for supporting horizontal pipe from
ceiling.
14. MEASUREMENT
(a) Piping shall be measured along the centre line of installed pipes including all pipe fittings
and accessories but excluding valves and other items for which quantities are specifically
indicated in the schedule of work. No separate payment shall be made for fittings and
accessories.
(b) The rates for piping work shall include all wastage allowances, flanges pipe supports,
hangers, excavation, refilling, testing, nuts and check nuts, vibration isolators, suspension
where specified or required, and any other item required to complete the piping installation.
None of these items will be separately measured and paid.
This chapter covers landing valves, first aid hose reels, hose pipes, branch pipes etc, which are vital
tools for fire fighting.
2. LANDING VALVE
Landing valves are provided in the system for connection of hose pipes for discharging water for
fighting fire by brigade or trained personnel.
a) The landing valves shall be as per I.S.: 5290
The landing valves are of single and double head outlet types as per BOQ.
c) Material of construction.
(i) Body outlet and cap etc stainless steel (as per BOQ)
Installation
i) The landing valve shall be fitted to a T connection of the riser at the landing in such a
way that the valve is in the centre of the internal hydrant opening andat a height of 1
M. from floor level.
ii) The valve base shall be vertical and the valve facing out side. There should be no
hindrance in operation of the handle.
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This covers the general requirement of selection, design, installation, testing commissioning and
maintenance of automatic sprinkler system for fire fighting buildings used for other than industrial
and storage purpose.
2. GENERAL SPECIFICATION
a) The sprinkler heads are to be fixed into heavy duty (C Class) steel pipes, conforming to
1S:1239. The size of pipe will vary from 25 mm to 150mm to suit the hydraulics of the
system and in conformity with the guide lines laid down under IS : 15105-2002. The System
shall conform to above code for the installation of sprinkler systems in general for 'Moderate
Hazard' category-in respect of design, density and spacing of sprinkler heads for basement
and parking areas. Whereas “Light Hazard” category is to be used for residential apartment
floors. Some important points of the system are mentioned below.
b) The entire system shall be capable of with standing an test pressure of 15 Kg / Sq.cm. or the
1.5 times of operating pressure whichever is higher. All pipe fittings shall be malleable cast
iron or Ductile iron. Pipe of 40mm dia and less shall have screwed joints.
c) Reduction in pipe sizes shall not be made by use of bushings. All piping shall be done by
means of V groove welding, screwed & flanged jointing as per codes.
d) Pipe hanger and clamps: Sprinkler system piping attached to structural members of the
building, suitable type of hangers of steel bars or angles painted with zinc chromate and
synthetic enamel paint of approved shade to protect from corrosive conditions. Due care
shall be taken that sprinklers are not applied with paint at the time of applying paint to piping
and fittings.
e) Sprinkler System Test Pipe: A test pipe of 25 mm dia in size with a drain valve to test alarm
device shall be provided.
f) All control, drain, test and alarm valves shall be provided with signs to identify their
purposes, functions, direction of flow the satisfaction of the Engg-in-charge.
g) Testing: Before connecting sprinkler risers for testing, all piping and devices under pressure
including yard piping and fire hydrant connections shall be tested hydrostatically for strength
and leakage with pressure not less than 15 Kg/Sq.cm or
1.5 times the working pressure which ever is higher for 24 hour.
a) Sprinkler heads shall be made of gun metal / quartzoid bulb sufficiently strong, in
compression to withstand any pressure, surge or hammer likely to occur in the system. The
yoke & body shall be made of high quality gun metal with arms streamlined to ensure
minimum interference with the spread of water. The deflector of suitable design shall be
fitted to give even distribution of water over the area commanded by the sprinkler.
b) The sprinkler heads shall have current certification of underwriter‟s laboratory (UL) and
Factory Manual (FM) approved. The certificate of acceptance shall be obtained from local
fire authorities prior to the procurement of sprinkler heads.
c) The bulb shall contain a liquid having a freezing point below any natural climatic figure and
a high coefficient of expansion. The temperature rating of the sprinkler shall be stamped on
the deflector. The colour of the liquid filled in the bulb shall be according to the temperature
rating as per international standard. The sprinkler heads shall be of type & quality approved
by the Chief Fire office of the area.
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d) The sprinklers shall have 15mm nominal size of the orifice for light / ordinary hazard and the
orifice size shall be marked on the body or the deflector of the sprinkler.
e) Metal guards for protection of sprinkler against accidental or mechanical damage shall be
provided.
4. OPERATING TEMPERATURE
a) The Operating temperature at which the quartzoid bulb of the sprinkler head shall actuate, shall
be 68 degree C or as specifically mentioned.
5. FLOW REQUIREMENTS
a) Moderate hazard : The density of water discharge shall be at least 5 lit/min/sqm over an
assumed area of operation covering 360 sqm. The flow requirement for sprinkler system
shall be 1800 Ipm at not less than 2 bar pressure at installation valve.
b) Light hazard : The density of water discharge shall be at least 2.25 lit/min/sqm over an
assumed area of operation covering 84 sqm. The flow requirement for sprinkler system shall
be 225 Ipm at not less than 2.2 bar pressure at installation valve.
a) Pipes must be of Heavy grade M.S. pipe conforming to IS 1239. The pipes, fittings and
installation shall be hydraulically tested to a pressure of 15 Kg/Sq.cm. or 1.5 times the
working pressure whichever is higher.
b) Fittings for M.S. pipes shall be of MS (IS 1239) or malleable iron (IS 1879) or Ductile Iron.
The fitting of 40mm dia and less shall be screwed only.
c) All bolt holes & flanges shall be drilled. The drilling of each flange shall be in accordance
with the relevant Indian Standard.
d) Flanges shall be faced & shall have jointing of rubber insertions or asbestos compound.
e) All installation pipe work above ground shall be installed at a slope not less than 1:500 for
horizontal run of pipes towards the installation control valve for drainage purpose.
f) The necessary MS sleeve of suitable dia and length shall be kept in RCC beams, walls and
other structural members during the casting, for the passing of sprinkler piping.
7. ORIFICE PLATES
a) For restricting pressure at lower levels in the sprinkler system, orifice plates of appropriate
sizes shall be fitted at different floor levels, at the branching points from Riser Main.
b) The Diameter of such orifice shall not be less than 50% of the dia of pipe into which it is to
be fitted, which shall not be less than 50mm dia. These orifice plates must be of stainless
steel with plain central hole without burrs, and the thickness shall be 6 mm for pipe size upto
150 mm dia pipes and 9 mm for above 150 mm dia pipe size.
a) Sprinkler pipes shall be so installed that the system can be thoroughly drained. As far as
possible all pipes shall be arranged to drain to the installation drain valve as shown in the
drawing for ordinary hazard system.
b) In the case of basement & other areas where sprinkler pipe-work is below the installation
drain valve & in other trapped points in the system, auxiliary valves of the following sizes
shall be provided.
i) 20 mm valves for pipes upto 50mm dia.
9. PIPE PROTECTION
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All pipes & fittings above ground and in exposed locations shall be painted with two coat of zinc
chromate primer and two or more coats of synthetic enamel of fire red colour paint.
The entire piping for sprinkler installation shall be designed to make it a hydraulically balanced
system to fulfill the various requirements of IS: 15105. The guidelines given in the IS: 15105 is
minimum prescribed.
11. Components of sprinkler system
i) Stop valve
v) Check Valve.
x) Pressure Gauges.
a) Main Stop Valve:- Only one main stop valve shall be provided immediately after main
alarm valve at a location which is readily accessible.
b) Test Valve: For testing hydraulic alarm or electric alarm by drawing water
from down stream side, test valve shall be connected with down stream of
the water flow alarm.
c) Drain Valve:- For drainage of system, drain valve 50 mm. dia shall be provided
down stream of installation valve/stop valve or any subsidiary stop valve.
A common valve can perform the functions of test drain. The outlet shall be
connected with a 50mm dia G. I. drain pipe along with riser pipes.
d) Flushing Valve -: If the water used for sprinkler is not portable. Flushing valves shall be
provided at the end of a distribution pipe. The valve size shall be same as distribution pipe.
Valve outlet shall be fitted a brass plug and extended to not more than 3 m. above floor
e) Check Valve:- Check valve shall be provided where more than one water supply is available
and same shall be fitted on each water supply pipe.
f) Subsidiary Stop Valve:- Subsidiary stop valve which shall be of the same dia. as the pipe line
in which they are fitted shall be provided to control water supply to sprinklers of highly
sensitive areas like computer rooms.
g) Installation and alarm Valve:- A sprinkler installation shall be fitted with suitable main
installation valve to control water supply to the installation. The valve set shall comprise of
following:
i) a main stop valve.
against damage. A location plate shall be fixed near the valve bearing the following words in
raised letters: SPRINKLER STOP VALVE
Alarm valve shall be fitted on the main supply pipe immediately after the main control valve
and before any connection is taken off to supply any part of the installation.
h) Alarm Device:- Water monitor alarm suitable for sprinkler services shall be provided very
close to the installation and alarm valve. This alarm shall be provided on the out side of an
external wall. Strainer shall be fitted between the motor nozzle and the alarm valve
connection. The water outlet shall be positioned so that any flow of water can be seen. The
alarm device shall provided audibility level of 85 dB above the back ground noise level.
i) Pressure Gauges: - Pressure gauges shall be provided at each of the following points.
i) Immediately down stream of the alarm valve.
Stop cock shall be provided before pressure gauges for removal without interruption of water
supply of the installation. Pressure gauges shall be per IS: 3624.
e) The panel shall be solid state type or microprocessor type as indicated in the tender.
f) The primary function of the panel shall be to respond automatically to the operation of one
or more flow switches to give alarm and to indicate area/areas where the device has
activated. The operation of one or more flow switches shall result' simultaneous alarm given
by the following:-
i) External alarm hooter(s).
g) The panel shall indicate the fault within the system and immediate fault warning shall be
given by an audible and visible signal on the panel in case of open circuit short circuit and
earth fault in cable between flow switch and annunciation panel.
h) The panel shall be complete with mimic diagram for the areas covered by different flow
switches. The layout of mimic diagram shall be got approved from Engineer-in- Charge.
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i) Battery backup with trickle cum boost charger shall be provided for operation of the system.
Indication of mains failure and low battery voltage shall be provided. The batteries shall be
sealed maintenance free. The capacity of the battery shall be 12 Volt 2 Nos. 24 AH each. All
standard accessories shall be provided.
13. INSTALLATION
The installation shall be carried out as per good practices. Following additional Points are to be
taken care for sprinkler installations.
a) For fixing sprinkler heads, 15 mm. dia. M.S. Socket is to be screwed to range pipes at the
locations as' per drawings. Dead plug shall be fixed in the socket.
b) If sprinkler head is to be provided away from range pipe, M.S. Pipe nipple of suitable size be
used to extend the sprinkler head and socket is welded at desired location.
c) After completion of the entire work, pressure testing of entire pipe work shall be carried out
for 24 hrs. at a pressure of 15 kg/cm2. The drop of pressure up to 0.5 kg/cm2 shall be
accepted.
d) The lines shall be flushed before completion of building work so that any foreign matter
which might have entered the system is taken out. The pressurization pump (Jockey pump)
be operated and valves opened at different locations.
e) During occupation of the building, sprinkler heads shall be provided in place of dead plugs.
Teflon tape shall be used on threaded portion. The sprinkler heads shall be properly
tightened in the socket.
f) When all sprinklers heads are installed, pressure is built up in the system by pressurization
pump slowly and in case no leak is found, desired pressure is developed and maintained. In
case any leak is detected, the same shall be attended before pressurizing the system further.
This covers the requirement of Installation, testing and commissioning fire fighting system.
On award of the work, the contractor has to prepare shop drawings as per special conditions of
contract and submit to the Engineer-in-charge for approval. The work is to be executed as per
approved drawing. The stage of approval of drawings is therefore very important. All drawings
should be carefully and critically examined before approval. The requirements of various
components of fire fighting system have been described with the components of fire fighting
system. However generally following points are to be taken care while examining and approving
the drawings.
a) Site survey should be carried out in detail.
b) In addition to building plans, layout plan along with landscape plan/horticulture plan and
other services plans should be consulted while deciding route of under ground pipes from
pumps house and around the building.
c) As for as possible, under ground pipe are not to be laid under road, pavement, building and
along open spaces. The locations along road, foot path in earth maybe preferred.
d) The location of yard hydrants, fire services inlet and fire service connection are to be
decided based on National Building code. However necessary adjustments are to be made so
that these components do not become hindrance in vehicular movement and entrance to the
building. Requirement of other building services are also to be given due consideration.
Symmetry should be maintained for aesthetic considerations.
e) Pipe sizes are to be decided in accordance with provision of NBC.
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After completion of the work and testing to the entire satisfaction of Engineer-in Charge the
installation shall be offered for inspection by Chief Fire Officer or his representative. Testing as
desired by the Fire Officer shall be carried out. The contractor will extend all help including
manpower during testing. The observation of Chief Fire Officer which are a part of agreement shall
by attended by the contractor. Nothing extra is to be paid for testing as above. If required
installation are to be inspected and approved by Director Safety or his authorized representative.
4. COMMISSIONING
a) Flushing the System: - Before commissioning, the entire system shall be flushed to
ensure that any earth/ foreign matters which might have entered during Installation are taken
out. For this, pump may be operated and valves opened at different location.
b) As soon as the work is complete, the system shall be commissioned and made available for
use. Requirement of fire fighting installations is equally important during occupation of the
building. If the building is to be occupied in part, fire fighting system of building completed
shall be commissioned by isolating the system of under construction portion of the building.
c) The fire fighting system shall be maintained and manned from the very first day of its
commissioning.
d) Any defects noticed during the warranty period shall be promptly attended by the contractor
and availability of the system at all time is to be ensured.
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ANNEXURE – A
1 Hydrant Valves / Fire Brigade Inlet / Drawout Newage / Safeguard / Padmini / Getech
2 Sluice Valves / Butterfly valves / NonReturn IVC / Venus / Audco / Advance / SKS /CRI /
Valves AIP
17. XLPE / PVC Insulated Aluminium Universal (Satna) / CCI / Nicco / Finolex /Polycab /
Conductor Armoured Cables. Skytone / RR
18. Copper Conductor Armoured Control Universal (Satna) / CCI / Nicco / Finolex /Polycab /
Cables. Skytone / RR
38. Anchor Fastner / U clamp / Celvis /sprinker Hilti / Intello tech / Hightech / Fisher /Easyflex
hangers
39. Anti Vibration Mounting / Expansion Joint Easyflex / Resistoflex / Kanwal / Precise
NOTE : The choice of the Final makes shall be made by the buyer.
*Apart from above mentioned make other reputed make also will be considered.
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ANNEXURE – B
LIST OF RELEVANT INDIAN STANDAEDS
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36. IS-1239. Mild steel tubes, tubular and other wrought steel fittings.
37. IS-3589. Electrically welded steel pipes for water, gas andsewage.
39. IS-778. Gun metal gate, globe and check valves for general
purpose.
40. IS-2592. Recommendation for methods of measurement or fluid
flow be means of orifice plates and nozzles.
41. IS-732. Code practice for electrical wiring and fittings ofbuilding.
45. IS-4047. Heavy duty air break switches and composite units of air
break switches and fuses for voltage not exceeding 1000
volts.
46. IS-2208. HRC cartridge fuse links upto 650 volts.
47. IS-1554. PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables for working
(Part - I ). voltage upto and including 1100 volts.
48. IS-780. Sluice valve for water works purposes (50 to 300 mm.
size).
49. IS-13095. Butterfly valves.
50. IS-1992. Selection of Fire Extinguisher
51. IS-694 - 1990 PVC insulated wires / cables for working voltage up to
and including 1100V.
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