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SECTION 210800 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. The Trade Contractor shall carry out all necessary testing and commissioning procedures
comprising tests at maker's works, site tests during construction, commissioning and
acceptance tests all as specified below.

B. Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the Employer's Insurance Company
requirements where applicable, the appropriate British Standards and Code of Practice.

C. All tests may be witnessed by the Engineer, and in the case of pressure tests at the
manufacturer's works, by the insurers or other parties nominated by the Employer. Not less
than fourteen days' notice shall be given by the Trade Contractor for this purpose.

D. All tests shall be properly certified in a manner to be agreed with the Engineer and triplicate
copies of all certificates shall be issued to the PM/CM on completion.

E. These test records, certificates and performance data shall be supplied for all tests, whether
or not they have been witnessed by the PM/CM.

F. The information given on such test certificates and services shall be sufficient to identify the
material or equipment to which the certificate refers, and shall also bear the Contract
reference and heading given in equipment sections.

G. The PM/CM will issue the completion certificate only when the installations have been
certified and all test figures and other relevant information has been recorded in the
prescribed manner and accepted by them.

H. All instruments shall have been recalibrated within three months of the start of
commissioning or testing.

I. Calibration of all instruments shall be certified by the instrument manufacturer or an

approved calibration agency. Copy of the certificate shall be submitted for review and
record.

J. The Trade Contractor shall provide skilled technicians/ engineers to commission the plant
and associated controls to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The technicians and engineers
will be required to demonstrate the correct procedures in the starting, and stopping the plant,
running the various items of equipment under automatic and manual control and the correct
maintenance of the plant. Water flow rates of all equipment shall be adjusted to design
conditions. Complete result of adjustments shall be recorded and submitted.

K. Six months before commissioning or testing any of the installations, the Trade Contractor
shall submit to the Engineer for comment a comprehensive testing and commissioning
procedure. This document shall outline all steps to be taken by the Trade Contractor
in testing commissioning and setting to work the installations. Details of each instrument to
be employed are to be provided.

L. Manufacturer's works test shall include all routine electrical and mechanical tests in
accordance with the relevant British Standards, and in addition, any tests called for by
the Engineer to ensure that the plant being supplied meets the requirements of the
Specification. For plant not covered by any British Standards or specifically mentioned in
this Specification, the tests shall be agreed with Engineer.

M. All items of equipment of each type and rating supplied under this Contract shall be
subjected to type tests of electrical and mechanical performance as appropriate and as

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specified in the relevant British Standards or equal. In the event of the Trade Contractor
supplying certified copies of type test certificates covering equipment of similar design,
rating and construction, the Engineer may waive such tests entirely. The tender price shall
include for the carrying out of such tests where certificates are not already held.
PART 2 PRODUCTS [NOT USED]
PART 3 EXECUTION

FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

A. Description: The Trade Contractor shall test the system to the satisfaction of the Engineer
and the Local Authorities, Water Department and other authorities.

B. Filling Of Installation: All parts of the water circuit shall be filled with water before hydrostatic
pressure testing, and pump running tests for verification of pressure and flow rate,
are conducted.

C. Hydrostatic Test:

1. Before performing the hydrostatic test, the following system component status shall
be fulfilled:-
a. Sprinkler System: All the main stop valves and subsidiary stop valves shall
be open or closed in order to provide isolated watertight sections for hydrostatic
pressure testing.
2. The pressure switches shall be isolated by the relevant valves or cocks.
3. The test and drain valves shall be closed.
4. The sprinkler inlet isolating valve shall be closed.
5. The gate valve below the 3mm orifice of the water columning prevention devices shall
be closed.

D. System Running Test:

1. The system shall be tested to confirm that the pressure and flow rate, and the throw
of water from a standard branch pipe and 30m hose line fitted to each hydrant point
and each hose reel nozzle will conform to Local Fire Department requirements, prior
to the actual Local Fire Department /RI inspection.
2. Starting of pumps shall be loosening the glass cover rather than by breaking glass.
3. The hydraulically remotest fire hydrant outlets shall be connected with 30m of 70mm
non-percolating fire hose and an appropriate branch pipe and suitable pressure and
flow measuring devices according to Local Fire Department code requirements for
flow and pressure verification test.
4. The same measurements shall be carried out for the hydraulically nearest hydrant
outlets.
5. Pump cut-in and cut-out, pump lead-lag test, tests for water level high level, low
level alarms, etc., shall be integrated into the system running test as far as possible.

E. Sprinkler System:

1. The system shall be tested to confirm that the pressure and flow rate and control
scheme conform to Local code requirements.
2. The start and stop of each jockey pump and each main pump shall be tested by
opening/closing of the test and drain valve stemming from the installation valve.
3. The water flow rate and pressure for each installation shall be tested by using
the proving of water test equipment (i.e. pressure gauges and appropriate orifice
plate). At the same time, the water motor gong shall sound properly. During the
test, the main duty pump shall be in fully operation within 30 seconds, and for the
standby pump, if required, within 45 seconds.
4. The end-of-pipe test valve at the hydraulically remotest and of the system shall open
for testing the flow switch.
5. Other end-of-pipe test valve shall be selected by the Engineer at his discretion for flow
switch alarm testing with the simultaneous purpose of testing the pressure switches.

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6. Each set of pressure switches shall be tested by opening end-of-pipe test valves
for starting of jockey pumps, sprinkler main pumps.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

A. The Trade Contractor shall be responsible for the testing of all switchboards, sub-
main cabling, final sub-circuits, earthing, etc. Generally, tests shall include but not be limited
to the following:

1. Insulation resistance and continuity tests.

2. Operation of protective gear circuits and system faults circuits for checking sensitivity
& stability
3. Earthing system effectiveness tests.
4. Phasing out and polarity tests.
5. Correct operation of interlocks, tripping, closing circuits and indications.

6. Effective bonding of earth terminals in metal enclosures of all equipment.

7. Measuring and sensing equipment accuracy.
8. Any other tests as reasonably required by the PM/CM.

B. The Trade Contractor shall be responsible for the calibration and setting of all protection
system in the presence of the Engineer. All settings shall then be permanently marked on
the control equipment. All calibration procedures shall be properly recorded.

PIPEWORK

A. The Trade Contractor shall ensure to the satisfaction of the Engineer that the installation
complies with all requirements including the following clauses.
B. Cleaning and Flushing:

1. The Trade Contractor shall clean the entire installation after installation and keep them
in a new condition.
2. All pipes, etc. shall be flushed through with water, rodded when necessary to ensure
clearance of debris.
3. Cleaning and flushing shall be carried out in sections as the installation becomes
completed.

C. Hydraulic Testing:

1. The Trade Contractor shall carry out hydraulic test on the complete fire protection
systems to show that it is functioning satisfactorily within the requirements of this
Specification and all Authorities’ requirement.
2. The Trade Contractor shall provide suitable test pumps and arrange for a supply of
water required in connection with testing of pipework. The test pump shall be fitted
with pressure gauges which shall be of suitable range for the pressure being applied.
3. Hydraulic tests shall be carried out as the pipework is installed and shall be completed
before chases in walls and ducts are closed. Also test shall be carried out prior to false
ceilings and other finishes are installed.
4. The testing pressure and time shall be in according with local code or this specification
whichever is higher.

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

A. The Trade Contractor shall test the system to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the Local
Fire Department Should tests and inspection be required by the Electrical or other
authorities, the Trade Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements.

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B. Tests shall comply with Local Fire Department requirements for Automatic Fire Detection
and Alarm System Installation, and shall include the following:

1. Breakglass Unit:
a. Every breakglass unit shall be tested by loosening the glass cover and pushing
the test button.
b. The Trade Contractor shall allow for testing by breaking glass at the discretion of
the Engineer.
2. Ionization Smoke Detector:
a. Refrigerant 22 gas shall be used to test the response of all ionization smoke
detectors by spraying it on the detector head.
b. White smoke of non-soot nature shall be used to test optical smoke detectors
upon the Engineer’s discretion. Refrigerant 22 gas shall be used to blow the
optical smoke detectors after testing.
3. Wet Riser And Hosereel System:
a. Pump control tests for the HR System at the pump motor control panel shall
be integrated with other relevant test requirements for the HR System in this
Specification, including the pedestal hydrant system.
4. Sprinkler System:
a. Test for operation of flow switch/pressure switch alarm of the installation valve of
the sprinkler system and pump status signal, etc., shall be integrated with
other test requirements in the Sprinkler System as called for in other Sections of
this Specification.
5. Bells:
a. Bells shall be adjusted and tested such that every corner of the building shall
be suitably alarmed by the bells.
6. Other Functions:
a. Other alarm functions and control functions such as fuel trip when emergency
generator room is on fire shall be tested to confirm satisfactory provision of the
requirements in the "Fire Detection and Alarm System" Section.
7. Fault Simulation Test:
a. As the DC circuitry is monitored, simulation tests shall be performed for all
possible fault conditions.
8. Test For Battery Charger:
a. Battery charger tests, battery inspection, etc., shall be performed.

ACCEPTANCE TEST AND LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT’S INSPECTION

A. Local Fire Department’s Inspection:

1. The Trade Contractor shall allow for any additional test that the Local Fire Department
officer required.

B. The Acceptance Test:

1. After the final Local Fire Department inspection for the application of the occupation
permit, the Trade Contractor shall perform the Acceptance Test to the satisfaction
of the PM/CM/Engineer if required.
2. This test shall cover any, or all of the test procedures undergone and any additional
test arrangements upon the discretion of the Engineer if there is any defect during the
Local Fire Department inspection.
3. The PM/CM will issue the Certificate of Completion upon his satisfaction of this test
and receiving the complete set of test and inspection reports as stated in this
Specification.

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