Automatic Sprinkler System Design Requirement

Proposed Four-StoreyCommercial Bldg, Bacarra Road

I. Design Basis
Hazard Classification: Light Hazard Occupancy, PME Code 2013, NFPA 13
Density: 0.10 gpm/sqft, NFPA 13
Sprinkler Protection Area: 225 sq. ft
Sprinkler Head: ½ , k=5.6

II. Number of Sprinklers Expected to Operate, Ns

Ns= 1500/225 As to Light Hazard Occupancy, NFPA 13

= 6.67 (say 7 sprinkler heads)

III.Flow Demand, Q (from hydraulic calculation)

=216.94 gpm(say 220 gpm)

IV. Pressure Demand, Pt (from hydraulic calculation)

= 46.43psi x Factor of safety (1.20)

= 55.71 psi (say 60 psi)

V. Cistern Capacity

= 30 minutes x 220gpm, NFPA 13

= 6600 gal (24,981 lit)

say 25 cubic meter

VI. System Minimum Requirements

 1 set electric Fire Pump: 250gpm, 100 psi, 3 ph, 220V, horizontal in-line pump
complete with gages, foot valve, OSY valve, retarding chamber, flow meter,
electrical controls, pressure control and valves
 1 unit Jockey pump: 20gpm, Vertical In-line pump, 2HP, 220V, 1ph interlocked with
the fire pump set pressure and control switches
 1 set 3inches Alarm check valve, complete accessories, valves, check valve, gages,
gong, etc.
 25cu meters water capacity cistern (4m longx 4mwide x 1.56 m deep)
 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

Proposed Four-Storey Commercial Bldg, Bacarra Road

Frictio 0.1gpm/sq.ft
Pipe, Equivalen Pressure
Flow, Pipe , k= 5.6,
Step 1 fittings & t Pipe n, summary,
C=120, A=
Nozzle Identification gpm size, in devices length, ft psi
and Location psi/ft 225

L=26,
P= 11.22
E=2,T=
1 BL-1 N1 Q= 22.5 1 1E, 2T 6.15 Pt= 17.37
10, NFPA 13
Le=38 q=P1/2*k
L= 8,
q= 23.34
2   N3 1.5 1T T=8,Le 1.2 Pt= 18.57
Q= 45.84
= 16  
L= 8,
q=24.13
3  DN RN 1.5 2T T=16, 3.93 Pt= 22.5
Q= 69.97
Le=24
L= 50,
N5,N6, Q=69.97
CM to T=24,
4 N7, q=50  2.5 2T, 2E 1.635 Pt= 24.13
FM E= 6,
FHC
Le= 80 K= 14.24
L=20
FM to Q= 1E, E=3,
5 3 0.46 Pt=24.59
Riser 119.97 1GV GV=1
Le= 24  
L= 45 Pe=0.434
T= 45, Pf= H
Riser, q= 96.97 4T, 2E,
6 3 E= 6 1.84Pe Pt= 46.43 q=
FP 1AV
AV= 1, = 20 Pt^1/2 x
Le= 97 k
Total Q=
Total P=
216.94
46.43 psi
gpm

Equipment Schedule

Equipment Qnty Capacity, Pressure, psi HP Voltag phase Remarks

gpm e
Fire Pump, Complete with
Horizontal In-line 1 250 100 20 220 3 trims and standard
Pump accessories

Jockey Pump, Complete with

Vertical In-line 1 20 100 2 220 1 trims and standard
accessories
General Notes:

1. All works shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, PME Code, and Fire Code of the Philippines
2. All works shall be in coordinated with all other trades (architect, electrical, mechanical, civil,
etc.)
3. All pipes shall be BI S40 ASTM B53
4. An electrical generator must be connected to the equipment in case of power failure
5. Cistern must be leak free and supplied by either deep well or local water connection
provided with permit from the later.
6. Fire pump house must be at least 1 hour fire resistant
7. In case of non UL or FM, separate testing certificate must be submitted for the approval of
the Prof. Mechanical Engineer.

Legends and Symbols

BL Branch Line
FP Fire Pump
JP Jockey Pump
N1 Nozzle #1
CM Cross Main
FM Feed Main
SH Sprinkler Head
DN Down Nipple
RN Riser Nipple
FHC Fire Hose Cabinet
FC Flushing Connection