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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Scope of work

1.1 The scope of work shall cover supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of the Fire Fighting System covering the following :

a) Fire pump sets, electric motor and diesel engine driven.

b) J ockey pump sets, electric motor driven.

c) Motor control centre, starters & isolators etc. for the pump sets.

d) Hydrant main system including Courtyard hydrants.

e) Wet riser system including landing valves, hose reels, hose cabinets, sluice
valves, non-return valves, Butter fly valves, air-vessels, orifice plates, etc.

f) Fire brigade breaching and Siamese connections.

g) Sprinkler system including electric and diesel engine driven pump sets,
valves, sprinkler heads, flow switches, Installation valve etc.

h) Hand held fire extinguishers and fire buckets.

i) All ancillary items to make the installation complete in all respects and to
meet all requirements of relevant codes and regulations of Fire &
Electricity authorities as well as guidelines from Tariff Advisory
Committee and Local Building Codes and Regulations.

j) Providing interface for Building Management System for activation of
Sprinkler System.

k) Making detailed Drawings of the complete system to meet the intent of the
specifications.

l) Submittal of Shop Drawings ( 4 copies) and As-Built drawings (4 Sets)
and complete operation and maintenance manuals.

m) Getting necessary approval and NOC from C F O and Local Authorities .


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2.0 Standards

2.1 The fire hydrant installation shall conform to and meet with the
requirements set out by the latest editions of:

a) IS:1648 - 1961 Code of practice for fire safety of buildings
(General) Fire Fighting Equipment and its
maintenance.
b) IS:5290 - 1983 Code of practice for installation of internal fire
hydrants in multi-storied buildings.
c) Fire Protection Manual issued by TAC
d) IS 1239 M.S. tubes & tubular fittings
IS 1879 Malleable iron fittings
IS 778 Gun metal gate, globe and check valves.
IS 1537 Vertically cast iron double flanged pipes

Additionally, the contractor shall comply with all regulations and conditions
stipulated by the local Fire Authorities. All the equipment for the fire system shall
be of the type and make as approved by TAC, and / or other respective
authorities; in case of conflict the most stringent specification shall govern.
Sprinkler system in the basement shall be for Ordinary Hazard class and that in
superstructure shall be designed for Light Hazard class as per TAC norms i.e. at
9 m2 per sprinkler and 21 m2 per sprinkler respectively.

3.0 Fire Pump Sets

3.1 The fire pump set shall be totally submersible and direct driven by electric
motor and diesel engine with flexible coupling as specified. The pump
rating and performance shall conform to the Equipment Schedule and
meet the TAC duty requirements.

3.2 Pump casing shall be of close grained cast iron with bronze impeller. The
shaft sleeve shall be brass or S.S. 304 and the trim shall be brass or
bronze.

3.3 Pump shall be capable of delivering 150% of the rated capacity at 65% of
the rated head and the shut off head shall be not more than 120% of the
rated delivery head. The pump casing shall withstand 1.5 times the no-
delivery pressure or 2 times the duty pressure whichever is higher.

3.4 The electric drive motor shall be totally enclosed squirrel cage induction
motor conforming to IS 325-1978 and rated for continuous duty (S1).
Motor shall have Class 'F' insulation and enclosure of IP54. Motor rating
shall be at least equivalent to HP required to drive the pump at 150% of its
rated discharge& Head.
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3.5 Drive rating shall be based on the largest of the following:

1. Rated pump discharge at rated head.

2. 150% of rated discharge @ 65% of rated head.

3 Maximum power absorbed by the pump in its operating range i.e. no-
delivery to free discharge.

3.6 The diesel engine shall be naturally aspirated (non-turbo charged) &
electrically started. The engine shall have a speed governor to regulate the
rated rpm within 5% of its rated speed. The engine shall be complete with
starting batteries of suitable voltage & ampere rating , full-wave selenium
rectifier charger, isolator, leads, mounting frame, etc. Engine rating shall
be same as for the electric motor. The Diesel engine should be
automatically started with 'Auto main failure circuit with the signal from
the pressure switch on the discharge line. The proposed System should be
explained by a Single Line Diagram.

3.7 Pump discharge pressure and selection should be in line with the
'Guidelines for Fire Protection for High Rise Buildings to avoid undue
high pressure in wet risers.

4.0 JOCKEY PUMP

4.1 The J ockey pump shall be similar to the fire pump.
Capacity of the jockey pump shall neither be less than 3% (with a min. of
180 Lpm) or more than 10% of the pump capacity.

5.0 Accessories

5.1 The fire and J ockey pumps shall be complete with the following
accessories.

1) Suction and discharge eccentric reducers.

2) Pump coupling guard.

3) Common base frame, fabricated mild steel or cast iron.

5.2 Each pump shall have independent set of pressure switches. The pressure
switch shall be snap action SPDT switch rated 10A @ 220 V operated
through a stainless steel diaphragm. The switch shall have a pointer for
manual adjustment of set point, and all electrical connections shall be
terminated in a screwed terminal connector. The entire unit shall be
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encased in a cold drawn steel enclosure. The diaphragm shall be designed
for a maximum operating pressure of the System.

5.3 Flow switches shall be S.S bellow type SPDT snap acting contacts rated
10 A @ 220 V. The bellow shall be made of S.S , brass or phospher
bronze terminated in a screwed terminal connector. The entire unit shall
be encased in cold drawn steel enclosure and the maximum operating
pressure of the parts in contact with the liquid shall be consistent with the
System pressure.

6.0 System Operation and Control Panels

6.1 The fire pump shall be started automatically on loss of pressure. The
operation sequence of the jockey and the fire pumps shall be as follows :

i) J ockey pump shall start when the system pressure drops by 0.35
Kg/cm2 and stop when the system pressure is reestablished,
automatically.

ii) The fire pump shall start when the system pressure drops by 1.0
Kg/cm2 and shall continue to run till manually switched off.

iii) J ockey & fire pump starting shall be indicated with a red
indicating lamp.

6.2 The motor starters shall be direct-on- line with electrically actuated
contactors. The starter shall be complete with ON-OFF push buttons,
timers and auxillary contacts and shall be fully automatic. There shall be
an indicating lamp with each of the pumps and an ammeter and selector
switch with the fire pumps. Fire pump starting shall be annuciated
through an electric siren.


6.3 The starter along with isolator shall be housed in a 14 SWG M.S. box duly
rust inhibited through a process of degreasing and phosphating.

6.4 All cabling to and from the pumps to starters and control switches shall be
carried out through copper conductor of required size & rating armoured
PVC cables of approved makes. Cables shall be laid in accordance with
section M V CABLING. The pump motors and panels and all non
current caring metal parts shall be double earthed in accordance with IS
3043-1966 or as per requirement.




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7.0 Fire Hydrants & hose reels

7.1 Hydrants shall be provided internally and externally as shown on the
drawings. Internal hydrants shall be provided at each landing of an escape
staircase and additionally depending on the floor area as shown on
drawings. Landing valves shall be single headed gun metal valve
with 63 mm dia outlets conforming to IS 5290-1969.External stand post
hydrants shall be provided as shown on the drawing & as per requirement
of fire brigade. Landing valve shall have flanged inlet and instantaneous
type outlets and mounted at 1.0 m above the floor level. Instantaneous
outlet for fire hydrants shall be of standard pattern approved and suitable
for 63 mm dia. fire brigade hoses. Wherever necessary, pressure reducing
orifices shall be provided so as to limit the pressure to 3.5 Kg/Sq. cm at
the highest landing level or any other rating as required by the local fire
brigade.


7.2 Each staircase landing shall have the following equipment :
( as shown on the drawing )
i) Landing valve.
ii) First-aid hose reel with 30 m long 20 mm dia. high pressure
reinforced rubber lined hose & 20 mm dia. gate valve.
iii) 2 Nos. of 15 m long 63 mm dia controlled percolation hoses with
instantaneous couplings.
iv) One copper branch pipe with bronze rings to take the nozzle at
one end and fit into the instantaneous coupling at the other.
v) Hose reel cabinet (as shown on drawings and/or specified).

The first aid hose shall conform to IS:884 and be wound on a heavy duty
circular hose reel with a cast iron bracket. The hose shall be permanently
connected at one end to the wet riser through a 20 mm G.M. gate valve
with necessary hose adopter and a gun metal nozzle at the other end. The
reel shall swing out by 270 Deg.

Canvas hoses shall be in two lengths of 15 m each, controlled percolation
type with instantaneous couplings, neatly rolled into bundles and held in
position with steel brackets. Canvas hoses shall be tested and certified by
the manufacturers, to withstand an internal water pressure of not less than
35 Kg/cm2 without bursting. The hose shall also withstand a working
pressure of 7 Kg/cm2 without leakage or undue sweating. No part of the
floor served shall be more than 15m from the nozzle when the hose is
fully extended.




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8.0 Sprinkler System

8.1 The scope of work shall cover supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of the sprinkler system covering the following :
1) Sprinkler pumps, electric or diesel driven as per requirement.

2) J ockey pumps.

3) Installation valve/s with motor-gong.

4) Sprinklers

5) Sprinkler piping.

6) Branch flow switches connected to the building fire alarm system.

8.2 Sprinkler Pump Sets

The sprinkler pump sets, jockey pumps and accessories shall be identical
to fire pump sets, jockey pumps and accessories (Clauses 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0).

8.3 Installation valve

The sprinkler system shall incorporate one or more (as shown on
drawings) installation valve assemblies comprising :

i) A mains gate valve

ii) IN and OUT pressure gauge

iii) Test connection of adequate size with valve & orifice plate with
pressure connections.

iv) Water gong with necessary piping, isolating valve, strainer and
drain.

The installation valve shall be straight through type suitable for wet pipe
sprinkler systems. Valves shall be of cast iron with gun metal internals
and suitable for vertical or horizontal installation. The valve shall be of
cast gun metal with neoprene seal and retaining ring and shall incorporate
a suitable non-return device to compensate for pressure fluctuations which
should not mal-operate the click. The gun metal internals shall provide for
smooth waterways for :

1) Water valve through a retard chamber.
2) Test connection and drain.
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There shall be two pressure gauges, one for the mains side and another for
the installation side. Each gauge shall have pressure damping brass piping
with gunmetal gauge and drain.

A test connection of adequate size as approved shall be provided with a
shut-off gate valve and orifice plate with pressure connections. The
discharge from the test connection outlet shall be led to the nearest sump
or drain as directed.

The water motor shall be of cast gun metal body and internals. The valve
shall have an associated gun metal gate valve and strainer preceding the
water motor. The water motor and gong shall be located on the discharge
lead as directed.

Flow switches shall be as specified under Fire Hydrant System.

9.0 Sprinklers

9.1 Sprinklers shall be thermo-sensitive glass-bulb actuated type and shall be
approved for fire fighting duty .

9.2 All sprinklers shall be brass castings polished/chrome /white (polyester)
unless stated otherwise and rated for 10.54 Kg/sq. cm and factory tested
for 3.4Kg/sq. cm. pressure. Sprinklers shall be pendant or side wall type
as specified or as per requirement. All sprinklers shall be provided with
adjustable escutcheons finished same as the sprinkler heads. Wherever
specified sprinklers shall be recessed type.

9.3 Temperature classification of sprinklers in each space shall be as per
requirement. Sprinklers shall be selected for the coverage as required and
ordinarily be 15/10 mm orifice. Wherever this specified size of sprinklers
is not adequate, the tenderer shall quote for the appropriate size required.

10.0 Sprinkler Piping

10.1 All piping shall be M.S. ''C' Class as specified under Piping for Fire
fighting. Necessary line flushing valves shall be provided as required.

11.0 Sprinkler Testing

11.1 The entire sprinkler piping shall be tested, with the sprinklers in position,
to a hydrostatic test pressure of 10.54 Kg / Sq. cm for a period of 24 hours
at the end of which there shall be no loss in pressure.

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11.2 Test valves in each sprinkler installation shall be opened (with temporary
drain connection) and the following observations recorded.

1) Start-up of jockey pump.

2) Start-up of sprinkler pump.

3) Operation of water motor gong.

4) Operation of flow switch in the appropriate branch.

All branches shall be so tested, witnessed & attested by the PMC. All the
operating tests shall be carried out in the presence of any local authority,
Fire Brigade or Insurance Company officials if so required.

12.0 Hydrant Mains

12.1 External

12.1.1 Hydrant ring mains shall be in M.S . "C" Class pipes.

12.1.2 Valves 65 mm dia and below shall be heavy duty gun metal full-
way gate valves or globe valves conforming to IS 778 - 20 Kg/Sq.
cm class. Valves shall be tested at manufacturers works and ISI
stamped. Sluice valves above 80 mm shall be cast iron double
flanged, with rising spindle conforming to and stamped to ISI 780
- 20 Kg class. Exposed valves shall be provided with wheel for
operation keys for sluice valves with tops.

12.1.3 Underground mains shall be laid not less than 1000 mm below the
ground level and supported on 1:2:4 concrete pedestals not
exceeding 2.0 m centres and held on with galvanised iron clamps
to allow for lateral movement due to expansion/ contraction.
Underground mains shall be coated and wrapped as per IS10221.
Concrete thrust anchors shall be provided at all bends & tees as
required by thrust calculations. Backfilling shall be done only
after the piping is hydrostatically pressure tested and approved by
the engineering incharge. Piping shall be constantly kept clean till
tested.

12.1.4 All valves shall be housed in brick masonry chambers over 150
mm cement concrete (1:2:4) foundation. The brick walls of the
chamber shall be plastered inside & outside with 20 mm cement
sand plaster. 1:4 with a floating coat of neat cement. Chambers
shall be 650 x 650 mm for depths upto 900 mm & 1000 x 1000
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mm for depths beyond. Each chamber shall have a cast iron
surface box approved by the local Fire brigade.

12.1.5 Piping laid above ground shall be supported on cement concrete
(1:2:4) pedestals raising the bottom of the pipe atleast 150 mm
over the ground level & held to the pedestals with galvanised
clamps. Pedestals shall be made 3.0 m centre to centre & shown
on drawings. Cement concrete (1:2:4) thrust anchors shall be
provided at all tee-off points & change of direction as required by
thrust calculations. Pipes fixed on walls & ceiling shall have
galvanised steel brackets.


12.2 Internal

12.2.1 All internal pipes shall, unless otherwise specified be 'C' Class
M.S. to IS 1239 using G.S. heavy duty screwed fittings. Flanges
shall be provided to mate with valves and other equipment and
shall conform to IS 6392. Flanges shall be screwed type, designed
for 2.0 N/Sq.mm pressure.

12.2.2 Fittings for sprinkler piping shall be extra heavy duty M.S.
screwed type suitable for the pressure encountered in sprinkler
piping. Tap-offs from vertical riser to floor piping shall have
flange or union connections. Flow switches shall have flanges or
unions on both sides.

12.2.3 Valves shall be as for external piping.

12.2.4 All pipes shall be of approved make and best quality without rust
marks. Pipes and fittings shall be fixed in a manner as to provide
easy accessibility for repair and maintenance and shall not cause
obstruction in shafts, passages, etc. Pipes and fittings shall be fixed
truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as required in a neat workman
like manner. Pipes shall be securely fixed to walls and ceiling by
suitable supports at intervals specified. Only approved type of
anchor fasteners shall be used for RCC ceiling and walls.








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12.2.5 Pipes shall be adequately supported from ceiling / walls with
structural supports fabricated from mild steel structural e.g. rods,
channels, angles, & flats generally as shown on drawings.
Fasteners shall be shear type anchor fasteners in concrete walls &
ceilings & wrought steel spikes of at least 75 mm long in brick
walls. Pipe support shall be painted with 2 coats of red oxide
primer & two coats of approved shade enamel paint. Spacing of
pipe supports shall be as follows:
Upto 50 mm nominal bore 1.7 m
63 mm to 100 mm nominal bore 2.0 m
Over 125 mm nominal bore 2.0 m

12.2.6 All low point loops in the piping shall be provided with 25 mm
gun metal full-way valves with rising spindle for draining the
system. All valves shall have screwed brass caps. Likewise 25
mm gun metal air vents shall be provided at all high point loops to
prevent air-locking.

12.2.7 All exposed piping for fire fighting shall be distinctly painted Fire
Red shade 536 to IS : 5-1978. Pipes shall first receive two coats
of red oxide primer uniformly applied and two coats of oil paint
applied thereafter. All pipe support shall be painted black as
specified for support & clamps.


13.0 Testing & Commissioning

All piping after installation shall be tested for a hydrostatic test pressure of 1.5
times of the System pressure maintained for 24 hours. All joints and valves shall
be checked for leaks and rectified and retested. During testing all valves except
drain & air valves shall be kept fully open.















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Approved list of Materials &Equipments

14.1 All materials and equipment shall be of the best type available and shall be to the
approval of Fire Brigade and shall be ISI certified /marked wherever applicable.

1. M.S. Pipes Tata, Zenith, J indal.

2. Gunmetal/Brass Fittings - Newage, Shaha Bhogilal

3. Fire Pumps - HBD, Mather & Platt, Kirloskar

4. Electric Motors - Siemens,Crompton Greaves, Kirloskar

5. Cables (Armoured) - CCI, INCAB, Finolex .

6. First Aid Hose Reels braided - Dunlop,Firestone, New Age
rubber

7. Synthetic fibre coated canvas - New Age, J ayshree
hoses
8. Diesel Engines Kirloskar . Ashoka layland, HBD

9. Extinguishers - Minimax, New Age , Firex

10. Booster Pumps at terrace - Kirloskar, KSB, HBD

11. Flow Switches - Procicon .Switzer

12. Butterfly Valve - Audco / C & R

13. Control Valve - Mather & Platt / HD / Des Technico

14. Sprinkler Heads - HD/Mather & Platt/Grinal

15. Sluice & Non-return Valve- Kirloskar , Zoloto,

16. Pressure Switch - Indfoss

17. Pressure Gauge - Fiebig / H-Guru

18. Hydrant Valve - Minimax,New Age , Shaha Bhogilal

19. M S Fittings Guru , Gayatri


S.S.GANGAN
PLUMBING & FIRE FIGHTING CONSULTANTS