6.

GRADING OF SPRINKLER INSTALLATIONS

Sprinkler systems are graded according to the type of the installation.
There are three grades:
GRADE 1
a) Systems protected by two automatic pumps, one of which shall have
a compression-ignition engine drive, each capable of providing
independently duty conditions as specified in rule 9.1.4 of this
manual. (In other words, there shall be primary pump(s) and standby
pump(s) of identical capacity(ies) and prime movers of both shall be
of different types)
Note

Where two completely independent electrical power

sources are available (neither linked with the other), or where
automatic changeover facilities exist between two
entirely
independent electrical power sources, provision of two
electrically driven pumps can be considered.

b) The total number of sprinklers in the installation (excluding those in

the concealed spaces) of the protected building or range of
buildings does not exceed 2000; with not more than 200 sprinklers
(excluding those in the concealed spaces) in each separate risk.
A separate risk is defined as a detached building or one separated
from the other adjoining buildings by perfect party walls as per
Committees rules for segregation.
GRADE 2
Systems as described in Grade 1 but without any limitation as to the
number of sprinklers stated in item "b" above.
GRADE 3
Systems protected by pumping capacity(ies) as per rule 9.1.4 of this
manual.

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