Fire Protection System Specification for Government Housing

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
NGAC – GOVERNMENT HOUSING

New Clark City, Tarlac
Prepared by:
GUEVARA & PARTNERS INC.

Unit 2312 Herrera Tower, V. A. Rufino cor. Valero Sts.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Tel. Nos.: 845-1762 / 753-5436 Fax No.: 845-1641
Date Issued: December 7, 2018

GENERAL SPECIFICATION
NGAC - GOVERNMENT HOUSING

New Clark City, Tarlac
Signed and Sealed by:
FRANCIS ROBERTO S. GUEVARA

Professional Mechanical Engineer
Reg. No. : 4280

PTR No. : 6619672
Date issued : 01-05-18
Issued at : Makati City
TIN : 197-774-134
NGAC - GOVERNMENT HOUSING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGES
15300 Fire Protection - General Requirements 1-3
15310 Fire Protection Piping System 1-4
15320 Fire Pumps 1-6
15330 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System 1-18
15340 Portable Fire Extinguisher 1-2
15375 Combined Standpipe System 1-3
15140 Supports and Anchors 1-6

SECTION 15140
SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS
A. GENERAL
1. WORK INCLUDED
a. Pipe, equipment hangers, supports, and associated anchors.
b. Equipment bases and supports.
c. Sleeves and seals.
d. Sealing equipment and pipe stacks.
2. WORK FURNISHED BUT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS
a. Furnish hanger and support inserts sleeves for placement into formwork.
3. RELATED WORK
a. Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping.
b. Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping.
4. REFERENCES
a. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping.
b. NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
c. NFPA 14 - Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
d. Uniform Building Code - 1991 Edition.
e. ASTM E 814 – Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire

Stops.
f. UL 1479 – Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops.
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
a. Supports for Sprinkler Piping: In conformance with NFPA 13.
b. Supports for Standpipes: In conformance with NFPA 14.
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FIRE PROTECTION - SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS SECTION 15140
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Guevara & Partners, Inc.
c. Seismic Restraints: Provide for all equipment and piping in accordance
with the Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, Chapter 23.
6. SUBMITTALS
a. Submit product data.
b. Indicate hanger and support framing and attachment methods.
B. PRODUCTS
1. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
a. Hangers for Pipe Sizes ½ to 1-½ Inch (15 to 40mm): Malleable iron or
Carbon steel, adjustable swivel, split ring.
b. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 2 to 4 Inches (50 to 100mm) and Pipe Sizes 6
Inches and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable clevis.
c. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel channels with welded spacers and

hanger rods.
d. Wall support for Pipe Sizes to 80mm: Cast iron hook or approved
equivalent.
e. Wall support for Pipe Sizes 4 (100mm) Inches and Over: Welded steel
bracket and wrought steel clamp; adjustable steel yoke and cast iron roll
for hot pipe sizes 6 (150mm) inches and over or approved equivalent.
f. Vertical Support: Shall be four-way sway brace as per NFPA

requirements.
g. Floor Support for Pipe Sizes to 4 Inches (100mm) and All Cold Pipe
Sizes: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, locknut nipple, floor flange, and
concrete pier or steel support.
2. HANGER RODS
a. Steel Hanger Rods: Threaded both ends or threaded one end.
3. INSERTS
a. Inserts: Malleable iron case of galvanized steel shell and expander plug
for threaded connection with lateral adjustment, top slot for reinforcing
rods, lugs for attaching to forms; size inserts to suit threaded hanger rods.
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4. EQUIPMENT CURBS
a. Fabricate curbs of concrete.
5. SLEEVES
a. Sleeves for Pipes Through Non-fire Rated Floors: Form with 18 gage
galvanized steel.
b. Sleeves for Pipes Through Non-fire rated Beams, Walls, Footings, and
Potentially Wet Floors: Form with steel pipe Sch. 20 Black Steel Pipes.
c. Sleeves for Pipes Through Fire rated and Afire Resistive Floors and
Walls, and Fireproofing: Prefabricated fire rated sleeves including seals,
UL listed or equivalent, listed for a minimum of 2 hrs. fire rating. Test
requirements shall follow standards UL 1479 and ASTM E 814.
d. Fire Stopping Insulation: Glass fiber type, non-combustible.
e. Calk: Acrylic sealant.
f. Fire Seals: Shall be “HILTI” sealant, which is an acrylic intrumescent or

approved equal.
6. FABRICATION
a. Size sleeves large enough to allow for movement due to expansion and
contraction. Provide for continuous insulation wrapping.
b. Design hangers without disengagement of supported pipe.
7. FINISH
a. Prime coat exposed steel hangers and supports. Hangers and supports
located in crawl spaces, pipe shafts, and suspended ceiling spaces are
not considered exposed.
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C. EXECUTION
1. INSERTS
a. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.
b. Inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and sides
of reinforced concrete beams.
c. Provide hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying

pipe over 4 inches (100mm).
d. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, provide inserts to be flush

with slab surface.
e. Where inserts are omitted, drill through concrete slab from below and
provide thru-bolt with recessed square steel plate and nut recessed into
and grouted flush with slab.
2. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
a. Support horizontal piping as follows:
PIPE SIZE MAX. HANGER

HANGER SPACING DIAMETER
3
½ to 1¼ inch (15 to 32mm) 6'-6" - (1980 mm) /8" - 10 mm
3
1½ to 2 inch (40 to 50mm) 10'-0" - (3000 mm) /8" - 10 mm
2½ to 3 inch (65 to 80mm 10'-0" - (3000 mm) ½" - 13 mm
5
4 to 6 inch (100 to 150mm) 10'-0" - (3000 mm) /8" - 16 mm
7
8 to 12 inch (200 to 300mm) 14'-0" - (4267 mm) /8" - 22 mm
14 inch and over (350 and over) 20'-0" - (6000 mm) 1" - 25 mm
b. Install hangers to provide minimum ½ inch space between finished

covering and adjacent work.
c. Place a hanger within 12 inches of each horizontal elbow.
d. Use hangers with 1-½ inch minimum vertical adjustment.
e. Support horizontal cast iron pipe adjacent to each hub, with 5 feet
maximum spacing between hangers.
f. Support vertical piping at every floor.
g. Where several pipes can be installed in parallel and at same elevation,

provide multiple or trapeze hangers.
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h. Support riser piping independently of connected horizontal piping.
3. EQUIPMENT BASES AND SUPPORTS
a. Provide templates, anchor bolts, and accessories for mounting and

anchoring equipment.
b. Provide rigid anchors for pipes after vibration isolation components are
installed.
4. SLEEVES
a. Set sleeves in position in formwork. Provide reinforcing around sleeves.
b. Extend sleeves through floors one inch above finished floor level. Calk
sleeves full depth and provide floor plate.
c. Where piping penetrates floor, ceiling, or wall, close off space between
pipe or duct and adjacent work with fire stopping insulation and calk seal
airtight. Provide close fitting metal collar or escutcheon covers at both
sides of penetration.
d. Install stainless escutcheons at finished surfaces.
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SECTION 15300
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Codes and Regulations
The fire service installation shall be designed to comply with:
* Fire Code of the Philippine and Regulations R.A. 9514.

* National Fire Protection Code (NFPA) (NFPA-13, 14, 20 and 101)
* American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
* Factory Mutual System (FM)
* Underwriter Laboratories (UL)
* Manufacturer Standardization Society of the Valve of Fittings Industry (MSS).
* American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
* Philippine Electrical Code (PEC)
B. Extent of Fire Protection System
The following fire services system shall be provided.
* Combined Stand Pipe and Sprinkler System

* Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher System for Transformer Room, Telephone
Switching Room, Meralco Room and other electric room as may be required.
* Portable Fire Extinguisher.
C. System Description
The entire building and carpark areas shall be completely sprinkled with the
requirements of NFPA-13 and NFPA-14, for the installation of stand pipe and
hose system an appropriate.
The sprinkler system for the entire building shall be based on Ordinary Hazard
Group I.
The sprinkler system will be the type of wet-pipe system having water pressure
maintained at all times.
The system will comprise of pumps, alarm valve set with trims, fire department
connections, sprinkler heads, flow switches, pressure switches, pipe works,
valves, subsidiary stop valves, pressure relief valves, pressure stop valves,
pressure relief valve, pressure reducing valves sets, 40mm and 65mm hose
valve and hose nozzles as indicated.
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D. Fire Pumps
Two (2) fire pumps shall be installed – one (1) during emergencies and one (1)
for stand-by duty. Fire reserve water tanks shall be beside both fire pumps, while
both pumps are required to have a positive suction head at all times. Fire pumps
shall be correct no need to revise case pumps.
E. Fire Water Tanks
Two (2) fire reserve tanks will also be provided at the basement level for a total of
60 minutes. Each tank compartment has a time period of 30 minutes.
F. Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing System
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing system will be provided for fire suppression for
transformer room, MDF room, lift motor room, electrical room using portable or
wheeled type fire extinguishers.
G. Fire Detection and Alarm System
Refer to Electrical Provisions.
H. Portable Fire Extinguisher
Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided at all pump rooms, mechanical

rooms, electrical rooms, lift motor room, and other areas as required by local
code.
I. Materials
1.0 Sprinkler piping shall generally be Black Steel pipe Sch. 40, conforming to
ASTM A53, threaded fittings shall be ANSI Class 300 psi.
2.0 Alarm Check Valve: U.L. listed, divided seat ring type alarm check valve
with external bypass and retarding chamber. Basic trimmings shall
include nipples, fittings, devices for external bypass, alarm test bypass
gauge and drain connections, and mounting supports for retarding
chamber and drip funnel. Standard alarm trimmings shall be provided for
use with, and including water motor alarm and a pressure switch.
3.0 Fire Department Connection: For sprinkler system double clapper flush
wall connection type, straight body connections, 6" x 2½" x 2½" (150 x 65
x 65) with plugs and chains, exposed parts with polished brass finish,
threads to conform to those used by local fire department with "Auto-
Spkr" lettering.
4.0 Check Valve: Shall be of the swing check type, with iron body, bronze
mounted, renewable seat and disc, bolted cap, asbestos gaskets. Steel
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bolts, 250 lbs. (1,750 KPa) water working pressure for Low Zone.
Flanged ends with drip connections.
5.0 Gate Valves: Shall be iron body with bronze trim, solid wedge, outside
screw and yoke, rising steam, flanged ends, 250 lbs. (1,750 KPa) water
working pressure / Low Zone.
6.0 Monitor Switch: U.L. listed, single pole double throw switch with a roller
type switch actuator and a spring loaded plunger mounted in a housing,
design to make an electrical contact when O.S. & Y. Control gate valve at
sprinkler main riser is closed.
7.0 Sprinkler Head: U.L listed, ½" (13mm) N.P.T. pipe connection ½" (13mm)
nominal orifice size, intermediate degree rating. At areas with ceiling,
sprinkler heads shall be pendent type, chrome finish with chrome ceiling
plate. At areas without ceiling, sprinkler heads shall be upright, plain
brass, sprinkler finish painted to match brass color of sprinkler head.
Sidewall sprinkler shall be horizontal, quick response, extended coverage

type as shown on drawings, UL listed, ½” orifice, ½” NPT pipe
connection.
8.0 Sprinkler Cabinet: Shall be fabricated from sheet steel and finished
painted with red enamel, to be provided complete with 12 spare sprinkler
heads (6 plain brass and 6 chrome plated) and two sprinkler.
9.0 Hose Gate Valves: 65 dia. (2½"), (65mm) polished brass finished, and
hose threads to match local fire department equipment.
Roof Manifolds: Cast brass with female N.P.T, inlet and male N.P.T.
outlet, two way, 100 x 65m, back inlet.
10.0 Pressure gages and gage cocks shall be as provided.
11.0 Fire Extinguisher Cabinet: U.L. listed dry chemical type, 10 lbs., 4A-60BC.
12.0 For utility/ machine rooms: U.L. listed CO2 type.
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SECTION 15310
FIRE PROTECTION PIPING
A. GENERAL
1. WORK INCLUDED
a. Pipe, fittings, valve, and connections for fire protection systems. Pressure
ratings for sprinkler pipes, fittings and valves shall be as determined by
hydraulic calculations. See Section 15330.
2. RELATED WORK
a. Section 15300 - General Requirements for Fire Protection System.
b. Section 15140 - Supports and Anchors.
c. Section 15330 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems.
3. REFERENCES
a. ANSI/ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class
25, 125, 250, and 800.
b. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Class 150 and

300.
c. ANSI/ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.
d. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory-made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.
e. ANSI/ASME Section 9 - Welding and Brazing Qualifications.
f. ANSI/AWWA C110 - Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings.
g. ANSI/AWWA C151 - Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast.
h. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc and Seamless.
i. ASTM A120 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-coated

(Galvanized) Seamless, for Ordinary Uses.
j. AWS D10.9 - Specifications for Qualification of Welding Procedures and

Welders for Piping and Tubing.
k. NFPA 13 - Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
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FIRE PROTECTION PIPING SYSTEM SECTION 15310
l. NFPA 14 - Standpipe and Hose Systems.
a. Conform to NFPA 13 for sprinkler systems.
b. Conform to NFPA 14 for standpipe and hose systems.
c. Welding Materials and Procedures: Conform to ASME Code.
d. Employ certified welders in accordance with ANSI/ASME Section 9 or

AWS D10.9.
e. Valves: Bear UL label or marking. Provide manufacturer's name and

pressure rating marked on valve body.
5. SUBMITTALS
a. Submit product data under provisions of Section 15000.
b. Indicate pipe materials used, jointing methods, supports, floor and wall
penetration seals.
c. Indicate valve data and ratings.
6. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
a. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers, with labeling in place,

under provisions of Section 15000.
b. Provide temporary protective coating on cast iron steel valves.
c. Provide temporary end caps and closures. Maintain in place until

installation.
B. PRODUCTS
1. PIPE AND TUBE
a. Steel Pipe: ASTM A53 or ASTM A120; black, as specified in Sections

15330 and 15375; weight specified in Section 15330 and 15375.
2. PIPE FITTINGS
a. Steel Fittings: ANSI/ASME B16.9, wrought steel, buttwelded. ANSI/ASME

B16.5, steel flanges and fittings.
b. Cast Iron Fittings: ANSI/ASME B16.1, flanges and fittings.

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c. Malleable Iron Fittings: ANSI/ASME B16.3, screwed type.
d. Cast Iron Fittings: ANSI/ASME B16.1.
3. UNIONS, FLANGES AND COUPLINGS
a. Unions: 150 psi malleable iron for threaded ferrous piping.
b. Flanges: 150 psi forged steel slip-on flanges for ferrous piping.
4. GATE VALVES
a. 2" and smaller: Bronze, rising stem, inside screw, solid wedge.
b. Bigger than 2": Iron body, bronze trim, rising stem, OS&Y, solid wedge.
5. CHECK VALVES
a. 2" and smaller: Bronze, swing disc.
b. Bigger than 2": Iron body, bronze trim, swing disc, renewable composition
disc and seat.
c. At pump discharge: Iron body, bronze trim spring loaded, and renewable
composition disc.
6. DRAIN VALVES
a. Brass ball valve with cap and chain, 3/4 inch hose thread.
7. VALVE OPERATORS
a. Provide handwheels for gate and drain valves.
8. VALVE CONNECTIONS
a. Provide valve connections to match pipe joints. Use valves of pipe size.
C. EXECUTION
1. PREPARATION
a. Ream pipe and tube ends to full inside diameter.
b. Remove burrs and bevel plain end ferrous pipe.
c. Remove scale and foreign materials, inside and outside, before

assembly.
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2. INSTALLATION - PIPE
a. Pipe Joints shall be provided with flexible grooved type mechanical

coupling. Mechanical coupling shall be compatible with pipe material Sch.
40 pipe. Mechanical Coupling (Flexible Type) shall be used to allow
angular, linear, rotational movement at each joint to accommodate pipe
expansion, contraction, setting, vibration, and pipe movement due to
seismic forces. Flexible grooved type coupling shall be manufactured by
"VICTAULIC" (U.S.A.) or approved equal.
b. Screw joint steel piping up to and including 2-inch diameter. Welded joints
pipes for 2½-inch diameter up to 3-inch diameter, and mechanical
coupling for 4-inch diameter and above including branch connections.
c. Die cut screw joints with full cut standard taper pipe threads with red lead
and linseed oil or other non-toxic joint compound applied to male threads
only.
d. Coat threaded ends with pipe lubricant compound.
e. In steel, piping, main sized saddle branch connections or direct

connection of branch lines to mains is permitted if main is one pipe size
larger than the branch for up to 6 inch mains and if main is two pipe sizes
larger than branch for 8 inch and larger mains. Do not project branch
pipes inside the main pipe.
f. Install piping in accordance with NFPA 13 for sprinkler systems and

NFPA 14 for standpipe systems.
g. Do not penetrate building structural members.
h. Provide sleeves when penetrating footings, floors and walls.
i. Seal pipe and sleeve penetration to achieve fire resistance equivalent to

fire separation required.
3. INSTALLATION - VALVES
a. Install valves with stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.
b. Provide gate valves for shut-off or isolating service.
c. Provide drain valves at main shut-of valves, low points of piping and
apparatus.
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SECTION 15320
FIRE PUMPS
A. GENERAL
1. SECTION INCLUDES
a. Fire pump package.
b. Fire pump motor.
c. Electric jockey motor.
d. Controllers.
2. RELATED SECTIONS
a. Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping.
b. Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping.
c. Electrical Section - Equipment Wiring Systems.
3. REFERENCES
a. Factory Mutual System (FM) - Approval Guide.
b. NEMA MG-1 - Motors and Generators.
c. NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volt Maximum).
d. NFPA 20 - Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps.
e. NFPA 24 - Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances.
f. UL - Fire Protection Equipment Directory.
g. UL 448 - Pumps for Fire Protection Service.
h. UL 778 - Motor Operated Water Pumps.
i. UL 1478 - Fire Pump Relief Valves.
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FIRE PUMPS SECTION 15320
4. SUBMITTALS
a. Shop Drawings: Indicate layouts, general assembly, components,

dimensions, weights, clearances and methods of assembly.
b. Product Data: Provide manufacturers literature including general

assembly, pump curves showing performance characteristics with pump
and system, operating point indicated, NPSH curve, controls, wiring
diagrams, and service connections.
c. Manufacturer's Installation Instruction: Indicate support details,

connection requirements, and include start-up instructions for fire pump
(system).
d. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that fire pumps meet or exceed

specified requirements at specified operating conditions.
e. Field Reports: Indicate summary of hydrostatic test and field acceptance

tests performed in accordance with NFPA 20.
5. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
a. Operation Data: Include manufacturers instructions, start-up data, trouble-

shooting check lists, for pumps, drivers, and controllers.
b. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturers literature, cleaning procedures,

replacement parts lists, and repair data for pumps, drivers and controllers.
a. Perform work in accordance with NFPA 20.
b. Equipment and Components: Bear UL and FM label or marking.
7. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
a. Conform to NFPA 20 for installation and testing of fire pumps, drivers,

and controllers.
b. Provide certificate of compliance from authority having jurisdiction

indicating approval of field acceptance tests.
8. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
a. Accept fire pumps and components on site in factory packing. Inspect for
damage. Comply with manufacturers rigging and installation instructions.
b. Protect fire pumps and components from physical damage including

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effects or weather, water, and construction debris.
c. Provide temporary inlet and outlet caps, and maintain in place until
installation.
9. EXTRA MATERIALS
a. Provide two sets of gaskets and seals for each pump type and model
supplied.
B. PRODUCTS
1. MANUFACTURERS
a. Patterson.
b. ITT A-C Pump.
c. Reedy-Buffaloes.
d. Peerless
e. Approved Equal.
2. HORIZONTAL BASE MOUNTED PUMPS
a. Type: UL 448, horizontal shaft, single or multiple stage, double suction,

direct connected, horizontally split casing. UL listed and FM Approved.
Fire pump shall have with a nominal capacity of 750 GPM (2840 LPM) at
250 psi.
b. Casing: Cast iron, with suction and discharge gage ports, renewable
bronze casing wearing rings, seal flush connection, drain plug, flanged
suction and discharge.
c. Impeller: Bronze double suction fully enclosed, balanced and keyed of

shaft.
d. Bearings: Grease lubricated ball bearings, replaceable without opening

casing.
e. Shaft: Alloy steel with replaceable bronze shaft sleeve.
f. Seal: Packing gland with minimum four rings graphite impregnated

packing and bronze lantern rings, 230 degrees F maximum continuous
operating temperature.
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g. Drive: Flexible coupling with coupling guard.
h. Baseplate: Cast iron with integral drain rim.
3. FIRE PUMP ACCESSORIES
a. Eccentric suction reducer and OS&Y gate valve on suction side of pump.
Suction and discharge pipe size at 150-mm. Manifold pipe size at 200-
mm.
b. Concentric increaser and check valve in pump discharge and OS&Y gate
valve on system side of check valve. Suction reducer at 150x100, while
discharge increaser is at 100x150.
c. Fire pump bypass fitted with OS&Y gate valve.
d. Main relief valve, UL 1478. Maximum setting at 300 psi.
e. Suction pressure gage, 4½ inch (110mm) diameter dial with snubber,

valve cock and lever handle.
f. Discharge pressure gage mounted on board attached to pump, with

snubber, valve cock and lever handle.
g. Casing ¾ inch relief valve.
h. Float operated ¾ inch automatic air release valve.
4. ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE
a. Motor: Squirrel cage induction type; in open drip proof NEMA MG-1
enclosure, 3500 rpm, suitable for 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.
b. Controller: Limited service type with reduced voltage, Wye-Delta, in

ANSI/NEMA 250 enclosure, open transition including the following:
1. Disconnect Switch: Externally operable, quick break type.
2. Circuit breaker: Trips in each phase calibrated at least to 300% of

the motor full-load current, 10,000 amperes interrupting capacity.
3. Motor Starter: Energized automatically through pressure switch or

manually by externally operable handle.
4. Running Period Timer: Keeps motor in operation when started

automatically, for a minimum of seven minutes.
5. Pilot Lamp: Indicated circuit breaker closed and power available.

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6. Ammeter test link and voltmeter test studs.
7. Alarm Relay: Energizes alarm to indicate circuit breaker open or

power failure.
8. Remote start switch relay.
9. Manual Selector Station: On enclosure marked "Automatic" and

"Non-Automatic"
5. PRESSURE BOOSTER (JOCKEY) PUMP
a. Electrically operated, horizontal or vertical close-coupled type with

standard open drip-proof horizontal motor or vertical motor. Pump to be
centrifugal multi-stage type.
Jockey Pump controller shall be Wye-Delta for motor larger than 10Hp
(5.6Kw) at 480 Volts, 3 Phase, 60 Hertz. Pressure and flow are indicated
in the equipment schedule.
C. EXECUTION
1. INSTALLATION
a. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
b. Provide access space around pumps for service. Provide no less than
minimum as recommended by manufacturer.
c. Decrease from line size with long radius reducing elbows or reducers.
Support piping adjacent to pump such that no weight is carried on pump
casings. For base mounted pumps, provide supports under elbows on
pump suction and discharge.
d. Provide drains for bases and seals, piped to and discharging into floor
drains.
e. Mount unit on vibration isolators.
f. Provide for connection to electrical service.
g. Lubricate pumps before start-up.
h. Check, align, and certify base mounted pumps by qualified millwright prior
to start-up.
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2. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
a. Perform hydrostatic flow test on entire system in accordance with NFPA

20A. Acceptance test is at 300 psi for two (2) hours minimum.
b. Require test to be witnessed by Consulting Engineer and Owner’s

Representative, City Fire Department Representative.
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SECTION 15330
WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Provide all labor, material, and equipment and services necessary for and
incidental to, the wet automatic sprinkler as shown on the Drawings and specified
herein.
B. Secure the services of a skilled and experienced fire sprinkler system contractor,
licensed in this field to prepare and shop drawings for the wet automatic sprinkler
system.
1. Design criteria for a hydraulically designed wet automatic sprinkler

system shall conform to the following design criteria:
a. Minimum design criteria shall provide 0.15 gpm/sq. ft.

(6.1 lpm/sq.m.) over the most remote 2000 sq. ft. (186 sq. m.)
area of the system.
b. Total system water demand shall include a minimum hose

allowance of 250 gpm (946 LPM).
c. The total system water demand, including the 250 gpm (946 LPM)
minimum hose allowance, shall be at least ten percent (10%)
below the available water supply.
d. Sprinkler head spacing shall not exceed 130 sq. ft. (12.0 sq. m.)
C. Furnish and install the complete Wet Automatic Sprinkler System including, but
not limited to, the following:
1. Tap to the building fire water main.
2. Extension, below grade, or file line to the location in building where shown
on the drawings.
3. Sprinkler pipings, at the building stub-up location, and the building wet
sprinkler system as required.
D. The complete Wet Automatic Sprinkler System shall be tested and approved as
required by the laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of governmental
authorities having jurisdiction over this work.
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FIRE PROTECTION - WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SECTION 15330
E. Provide As-Built Drawings in AUTOCAD File 2007 format (or latest). An e-file
copy shall be provided to the Owner and Consulting Engineers (GPI). Five (5)
sets of As-Built Plans, Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be provided.
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All work included in this Section shall be of an approved type and installed in
accordance with and conform to the provisions of the latest edition of NFPA No.
13 and all other applicable NFPA pamphlets.
B. Comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and orders of governmental
authorities having jurisdiction over this work and secure any and all required
permits, approvals, tests and/or certifications.
C. Comply with all requirements of the Owner and secure any and all required
approval.
D. All equipment and devices shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and
accepted by Factory Mutual Research Corporation except Jockey pump.
E. Welding and brazing, where applicable, shall be done in accordance with the
methods set forth in the American National Institute for Power Piping, ANSI B
31.1.0, 1967 and including Addenda ANSI B 31.1.OA, 1971 and ANSI B
31.1.OB, 1971.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit the following as specified hereinafter
1. Manufacturer's Literature: Materials description and recommended

installation instructions for all specified equipment items. Furnish data
covering manufacturer, model, model number, type, size, capacity and
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and Factory Mutual Research
Corporation listings for piping: fittings; hangers; gages; valves; sprinkler
heads; Siamese fittings; water-motor gong; inspector's test pipe;
monitor switches; flow switches; water control valve tags; sprinkler
head wall mounted cabinets; and automatic fire alarm system (where
applicable).
2. Shop Drawings
a. Submit five (5) sets of complete Shop Drawings. Complete Shop

Drawings shall consist of manufacturer's literature, site plan
showing the location and size of the public or private water
supply main, hydraulic calculations, water flow test, wet automatic
sprinkler system piping drawings including rough-in drawings
and, where applicable, wiring fire alarm system drawings
including wiring diagrams.
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1. Water Flow Test
a. Provide written certification indicating the date of

the flow test and the person or entity who
conducted the test, including phone number and
address.
1. Water flow test shall be as current as

possible and shall be no older than one (1)
year.
b. Provide the location of or distance to the point

where the water flow test was performed.
2. Hydraulic Calculations
a. If a gridded system is utilized, at least two (2)

additional remote areas shall be tried and shown to
be less than the most demanding.
3. Wet Automatic Sprinkler System Piping Drawings
a. The location of the most remote operating area

shall be clearly shown on the drawings.
b. Before commencing Work, secure the approvals, in the following

order, of the following:
1. Prepare complete calculations and shop drawings for

the system in conformance with all laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and orders of governmental authorities
having jurisdiction over this part of the Work and secure
any and all required written approvals from the local
regulating authorities prior to submission to the Architects.
2. Submit Shop Drawings to the Architect for the following

reviews and approvals:
a. The Architect:
1. The Architect's Mechanical Consultant: The

Architect shall forward the Shop Drawings
with the Architect's and the Mechanical
Consultant's review comments and
approvals and/or objections to the Owner's
Insurance Consultant.
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c. The Fire Protection Contractor shall make all required revisions
to the Shop Drawings and shall proceed in the following manner:
1. If the Shop Drawings are stamped "No Exception Taken"

by all parties involved, the Fire Protection Contractor shall
proceed with the fabrication and the installation of the
Work.
2. If the Shop Drawings indicate any changes or exceptions

by any and/or all reviewing parties involved, the General
Contractor shall proceed as follows:
a. Revise the Shop Drawings and secure re-approvals

from the local regulating authorities prior to re-
submission to the Owner.
b. Re-submit to the Architect, the number of sets

specified hereinbefore, for record purposes only.
The General Contractor may proceed with the
fabrication and installation of the Work at his own
risk. Record copies of the Shop Drawings
containing the Architect's, the Architect's
Mechanical Consultant's and the Owner's
Insurance Consultant's approvals shall be
forwarded to the General Contractor and the Owner
by Owner’s Agent provided all revisions have been
made.
c. Obtain written approval of the shop drawings from

the Architect prior to fabrication of any materials or
proceeding with the installation of the Work.
3. Certification of System: Furnish test report and/or certification from the

local regulating authorities or other acceptable evidence to indicate
compliance with and approval of the local regulating authorities.
4. Closed out document report or dossier with index to include operation and
maintenance manual with warranty duration, factory test certificates, site
acceptance test certificates, approved test procedures, and vendors list.
5. Certification of Welders shall be performed by an acceptable,

independent testing laboratory and test reports and coupons shall remain
on file and available to the Architect at all times. The NDT and dye
penetration method shall be specified the test % to be done by the
independent testing laboratory.
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1.4 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, receive, handle and store products and parts at the job site in such a
manner as to prevent damage and loss. Follow manufacturer's recommendations
wherever possible.
B. All materials shall be delivered to the job site in their original containers with
labels intact, fully identified with manufacturer's name, model, model number,
type, size, capacity, Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. and Factory Mutual
Research Corporation listings and other pertinent information necessary to
identify the materials.
C. Immediately upon delivery to the job site, place materials within the building,
protected from the weather and construction traffic.
D. All damaged or otherwise unsuitable materials, when so ascertained by the

Owner, shall be immediately removed from the job site.
E. Replace damaged or otherwise unsuitable materials at no additional cost to the

Owner.
1.5 JOB CONDITIONS
A. Cooperate with others involved in other parts of the work, for the proper location
of sprinkler heads, piping, outlets and equipment before installation of same.
B. Examine the Drawings and Specifications in connection with other parts of the
Work and inform the Owner of anticipated conflicts. Failure to notify the Owner
of anticipated conflicts, prior to installation of materials and equipment, shall not
relieve this contractor of the responsibility of correcting conflicting work at no
additional cost to the Owner.
PART II PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPING
A. Piping inside the building and above grade shall be standard wall, "Seamless",
schedule 40, black, carbon steel pipe schedule 40 steel pipe shall be produced
in strict accordance with ASTM/ANSI Specifications A-53 or ASTM A120. Piping
shall be seamless, black carbon steel pipe as previously specified, in accordance
with NFPA-13 (2016 Ed.), for pipe risers only. For all feed mains, crossmains and
branch pipings, use electroseam welded (ERW) Sch. 40 Black Steel Pipe.
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2.2 FITTINGS
A. Fittings shall conform to the following minimum standards:
1. Grey or ductile iron mechanical joint fittings, Class 250, and shall be
produced in strict accordance with AWWA Specifications C110 and C111
and shall conform to details, tolerances and dimensions contained
therein.
2. Cast iron or ductile iron flanged fittings, Class 250, shall be produced in
strict accordance with AWWA Specifications C110 and C111 and shall
conform to details, tolerances and dimensions contained therein.
3. Factory fabricated carbon steel weld fittings shall be 150 lb. or 300 lb., as
required, and shall be produced in strict accordance with ANSI
Specifications B-16.0 and shall conform to details, tolerances and
dimensions contained therein.
4. Malleable iron screwed fittings, 150 lb. or 300 lb., as required, shall be
provided in strict accordance with ANSI Specifications B-16.9 and shall
conform to details, tolerances and dimensions contained therein.
5. Fittings shall be designed to withstand the working pressures involved,

but not less than 175 psi water pressure.
2.3 HANGERS
A. Hangers shall conform to the minimum requirements of the latest edition

of NFPA No. 13.
2.4 GAGES
A. Gages shall conform to the minimum requirements of the latest edition of

NFPA No. 13
2.5 VALVES
A. Valves shall conform to the minimum requirements of the latest edition of

NFPA No. 13.
1. Gate valves, 2½ in. and larger:
a. Crane No. 467, flanges end, or equivalent.
2. Gate valves, 2 in. and smaller:

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a. Crane No. 459, screwed end, or equivalent.
3. Check valves, 2½ in. and larger:
a. Crane no. 375, flanged end, or equivalent.
2.6 SPRINKLER HEADS
A. General
1. All sprinklers heads shall be mandatory to be “QUICK RESPONSE” type

for all the hotel, podium residential suites as indicated on the plans.
2. In all instances which ever sprinklers are selected, sprinklers shall be

installed and maintained in complete compliance with the manufacturers
technical data relating to the following:
a. Application
b. Coverage
c. Location
d. Minimum pressure requirement
B. For Aesthetic reasons, all pipes to fire sprinklers in guestrooms and public
spaces shall be concealed.
C. Sprinkler Heads
1. Upright, Pendent and Recessed Types shall be Quick response type

incorporating a heat-responsive, glass bulb.
The operating mechanism shall consist of a liquid filled 5.0mm or smaller,

diameter frangible capsule that is at least 1.6 cm in length.
Other Data:
a. Orifice Size : ½” (12.7mm)

b. K-factor : 5.6 (80.08) nominal)
c. Threaded Size: ½” (12.7mm NPT)
d. Temp. rating & glass bulb color
1. Gen. Usage : 155ºF/68ºC - Red
2. Kitchen Area : 200ºF/93ºC - Green
e. Approvals : U.L., F.M.

f. Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi
g. Factory Hydro Test: 100% at 500 psi
h. Standard Finishes: brass or chrome plated
i. Escutcheon : brass or chrome plated
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Sprinkler for these areas shall be concealed type with patented
cover plate assembly; color to suit ID requirement and shall not be
painted on site.
j. Manufacturer: “STAR” Sprinkler Corp. Type SG; “VIKING

Microfast Model M quick response sprinkler or approved equal.
D. Residential Sprinkler Heads
1. Ceiling mounted: Recessed type, quick response type incorporation a

heat responsive glass bulb.
Other Data:
a. Orifice Size: ½” (12.7mm)

b. K-factor: 5.6 (80.08) nominal
c. Threaded Size: ½” (12.7mm NPT)
d. Temp. rating & glass bulb color
a. Gen. Usage : 155ºF/68ºC - Red
b. Kitchen Area : 200ºF/93ºC - Green
e. Approvals : U.L., F.M.

f. Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi
g. Factory Hydro Test: 100% at 500 psi
h. Standard Finishes: brass or chrome plated
i. Escutcheon : brass or chrome plated
j. For areas having ceiling provide escutcheons; color or finish as
per Interior Designer
2. SideWall Type: Shall be Quick Responsive Type Extended Coverage

(QR-EC).
The sprinkler shall be horizontal sidewall automatic sprinklers, which

allows extended coverage spacing while avoiding high-pressure
requirements.
a. Other Data:
1. Orifice Size : 17/32” (1.35 cm)

2. K-factor : 7.8
3. Thread Size : ¾” N.P.T.
4. Temp. Rating & Bulb Color: 155ºF/68ºC - Red
5. Approvals : U.L.
6. Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi
7. Factory Hydro Test: 100% at 500 psi
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8. Standard Finish: Chrome plated or brass plated and white
painted. Final color as per Interior Designer requirement.
b. Manufacturer: “VIKING” Microfast Model M (QR-EC) or Approved

Equal.
2.7 INSPECTOR'S TEST PIPE
A. Inspector's test pipe shall conform to the minimum requirements of the latest
edition of NFPA No. 13.
2.8 FLOW SWITCHES AND MONITOR SWITCHES FOR O.S. & Y VALVES
A. Provide each sprinkler zone with an approved flow switch in each wet automatic
sprinkler system connection serving each sprinkler zone. Flow switch and
monitor switches shall be interfaced with the Fire Alarm Control Panel. Fire
Protection Contractor shall provide wiring and conduit materials for
interconnecting with Fire Alarm Control Panels. For location of Fire Control
Panels, refer to Electrical Plans.
B. Switches shall be suitable for wiring connections into an automatic fire alarm
system.
2.9 SPRINKLER CABINET
A. Provide a wall mounted cabinet for the purpose of storing, on the premises, a
stock of spare sprinkler heads. The cabinet shall contain the following:
1. A special sprinkler wrench.
2. Quick Response 165ºF upright
Quick Response pendent
FR-1, EC 165ºF sidewall
3. Quantity shall be based on the total number of sprinklers.
PART III - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Examine all surfaces which are to support or receive parts of the Work specified
herein. Verify all dimensions of in-place and subsequent construction. Notify
General Contractor if any condition exists which will prevent the completion of the
Work in this Section in a satisfactory manner. Application or installation of
materials constitutes acceptance of the supporting and adjoining construction.
3.2 COORDINATION
A. The location of major supply mains, Siamese fittings, etc., are shown and located
on the Drawings.
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B. Installation of the wet automatic sprinkler system shall be coordinated, by the
General Contractor, with the immediate and related mechanical and electrical
installations and all other trades involved in other parts of the Work for the proper
location and installation of sprinkler heads, piping, outlets and equipment before
installation of same.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Installation of the wet automatic sprinkler system in strict accordance with the
approved drawings and each manufacturers requirements and, where required
and as applicable an automatic fire alarm system.
B. All sprinkler pipe and fittings shall be so installed that the system may be drained.
C. On wet pipe systems, sprinkler pipes may be installed level and trapped piping
shall be drained.
D. Drainage for the system or main shall be installed so as to properly drain all of
the system as follows:
a. On all risers 6 in. (150mm) or larger, provide 3 in. (80mm) drain pipes.
b. On all risers 4 in. (100mm), provide 2 in (50mm) drain pipes and valves.
c. On risers 2½ in. (65mm) to 3½ in. inclusive, provide drain pipes and

valves not smaller than 1½ in. (32mm)
d. On smaller risers, provide drain pipes and valves not smaller than 3/4 in.
(20mm)
E. Auxiliary drains shall be provided when a change in piping directions prevents

drainage of sections of branch lines or mains through the main valve.
a. Auxiliary drains not required for piping to a single sprinkler head on wet
pipe system.
b. Auxiliary drains on trapped sections of wet pipe system shall be a

minimum of 1 in. in size (25mm).
1. When a capacity of trapped sections of pipe is five (5) gallons (20

L) or less, auxiliary drain shall consist of a 1 in. (25mm) nipple and
cap or brass plug.
2. When capacity of trapped sections of pipe is more than five (5)

gallons (20 L), the auxiliary drain shall consists of a 1 in. (25mm)
valve complete with nipple and cap or brass plug.
F. Direct interconnections shall not be made between sewers and sprinkler drains of
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systems supplied by public water.
a. Drain discharge shall be in conformity with any health or water

department requirements.
b. Approved corrosive resistant pipe shall be used where drain pipes are
buried underground.
c. Drain pipes shall not terminate in blind spaces under the building.
d. Drain pipes, when exposed, shall be fitted with a turned down elbow.
e. Drain pipes shall be arranged as not to expose any part of the sprinkler
system to freezing conditions.
G. The sprinkler systems shall be protected, where applicable, to minimize or to

prevent pipe breakage where subject to earthquakes as follows:
1. Mechanical grooved couplings (flexible) shall be provided:
a. Within 24 in. (600mm) of the top and bottom of all risers except
as modified in "b".
b. For risers or drops 6 in. (150mm) or larger and 20 ft. (6.0m) to

40 ft. (12.0m) in length, one (1) mechanical groove coupling is
adequate. Mechanical grooved coupling shall be by “VICTUALIC”,
“GRINNEL” or Approved Equal.
2. Sleeves shall be provided around all piping extending through the walls,
floors, platforms and foundations:
a. Minimum clearance between the pipe and sleeve shall not be less
than 1 in. (25mm) for pipes 1 in. (25mm) through 3 in. (80mm)
and 2 in. (50mm) for pipe size 4 in. (100mm) and larger.
The clearance between pipe and sleeve shall be filled with

noncombustible flexible material such as mineral wool, fiberglass
or equivalent and provided with fire seal by “PROMAT”
PROMASEAL or Approved Equal.
3. Sway bracing shall be provided:
a. Feed and cross mains shall be braced to withstand a force

under tension or compression equal to one-hundred (100%) of
the weight of water filled piping, utilizing a two-way sway brace
in 2½ in. (65mm) and larger pipe. Top of risers shall be secured
against drifting in any direction utilizing a four-way sway brace.
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b. Where “U" hook hangers are used on branch lines, the pipe shall
be secured to the end hanger by a wrap-around-type "U" hook.
c. U-type hangers used to support a system will satisfy most of

the requirements for sway bracing except that, in general, a
longitudinal hanger shall also be required for 2½ in. (65mm)
and larger piping.
d. When feed and cross mains having pipe sizes 65-mm and above,
sway bracing shall be provided.
e. Sway bracing shall consider pipe size and height of the riser
nipple.
f. Fastening of piping to sections, which will move differently, such

as a wall and a roof, is prohibited.
g. The latest piece of pipe that at the end of a feed or crossmain

shall be provided with a transverse brace.
1. Transverse braces may also act as longitudinal braces if

they are within 24 in. (600 mm) of the centerline of the
piping braced longitudinally.
H. Pipe, tube or fittings shall be joined by the following means:
1. Threaded Pipe and Fittings
a. All threaded pipe and fittings shall have threads cut to ANSI
Standards B 2.1. Care shall be taken that the pipe does not
extend into the fitting sufficiently to reduce the waterway.
b. Pipe shall be reamed after cutting to remove all burrs and fins.
c. Joint compound or tape shall be applied to the threads of the pipe

and not in the fitting.
2. Welding Pipe
a. Sections of branch lines, crossmains, feed mains or risers may be

shop welded.
b. Sections of welded piping shall be joined by means of

screwed flanged or flexible gasketed joints or other approved
fittings.
c. Torch cutting shall not be permitted as a means of modifying or

repairing sprinkler systems.
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d. Welding shall be done in accordance with the methods set forth
hereinbefore.
e. Welders shall be certified as specified hereinbefore.
f. Welded fittings formed on site are not acceptable.
3. Cut groove
a. Steel pipe may be joined with mechanical groove couplings

approved for service with grooves cut in pipe by an approved
grooving machine.
I. Sprinkler piping shall be substantially supported from the building structure,

which must support the added load of the water-filled pipe, plus a minimum of
250 lbs. (114 kg) applied at the point of hanging.
1. Types of hangers and installation methods shall be in accordance with

and conform to the latest edition of NFPA No. 13, unless they are certified
by a professional registered engineer for the following:
a. Designed to support five (5) times the weight of the water-filled

pipe plus 250 lbs. (114 kg) at each point of piping support.
b. These points of support are enough to support the sprinkler

system.
c. Ferrous materials are used for hanger components.
d. Detailed calculations shall be submitted, when required by the

reviewing authority, showing the following:
1. Stresses developed both in hangers and piping.
2. Safety factors allowed.
2. Sprinkler piping shall be supported independently of the ceiling sheathing,

except as follows:
a. Toggle hangers may be used only for the support of branch lines
under ceilings of hollow tile or metal lath and plaster.
3. When sprinkler piping is installed below ductwork, piping shall be

substantially supported from the building structure or from steel angles
supporting the ductwork provided the angles conform to the requirements
of the latest edition of NFPA No. 13.
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4. The components of hangers assemblies which directly attach to the pipe
or to the building structure, except for mild steel hangers formed from rod,
shall be listed.
5. For trapeze hangers, the minimum size of steel angle or pipe span
between purlins or joints shall be as specified in the latest edition of
NFPA No. 13.
a. All angles shall be used with longer leg vertical.
b. Any other sizes or shapes giving equal or greater section modulus

will be acceptable.
c. The trapeze bar shall be secured to prevent slip page.
6. The size of hangers rods and fasteners required to support the steel
angle iron or pipe shall be as specified in the latest edition of NFPA No.
13.
7. Eye rods and ring hangers shall be secured with the necessary lock
washers to prevent lateral motion at the point of support.
J. Screwed unions shall not be used on pipe larger than 2 inch. Couplings and
unions of other than screwed type shall be of the types approved specifically for
use in wet automatic sprinkler systems. Unions, screwed or flexible gasketed
couplings or flanges may be used to facilitate installations.
K. Use one-piece reducing fittings wherever a change is made in the size of the
pipe, except hexagonal or face bushings may be used in reducing the size of
openings of fittings when standard fittings of the required size are not available.
L. Install approved indicating valves on connections to water supplies and in

supply pipes to sprinklers unless a non indicating valve, such as an
underground gate valve with an approved roadway box complete with T-wrench,
is accepted by the authority having jurisdiction. Such valves shall not close in
less than five (5) seconds when operated at a maximum possible speed from the
normally open position. This is to avoid damage to piping by water hammer.
1. The following may not incorporate indicating devices as part of the valve,
but the valve assembly described shall qualify as an approved indicating
valve.
a. An underground gate valve of approved type equipped with an

approved indicator post.
b. An approved water control valves assembly, which is normally

open and requires constant energy application to close and keep
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closed.
c. An approved water control valve assembly, which has a reliable

position indication, connected to a remote supervisory station.
2. Check valves shall be of an approved type and may be installed in a

vertical or horizontal position.
M. Install an approved indicating valve in the system so located as to control all

sources of water supply, except fire department connection.
N. The fire department connection shall be made on the system side of a check
valve in the water supply piping.
1. The connection shall be made on the system side of the approved

indicating, check and alarm valves to the riser, unless the sprinklers
are supplied by fire department pumper connection in the yard.
2. On systems with two (2) or more risers, the connection shall be made on
the system side of all shutoff valves controlling other water supplies, but
on the supply side of the riser shutoff valves so that with any one (1)
riser off, the connection will feed the remaining sprinklers, unless the
sprinklers are supplied by fire department pumper connections in the
yard.
O. Provide an approved check valve in the line to the fire department connection
located as near as practicable to the point where it joins the system.
1. There shall be no shutoff valve in the fire department connection.
2. The piping between the check valve and the outside hose connection
shall be equipped with an approved automatic ball drip and a drain line to
the floor drain.
P. A pressure gage shall be installed on the riser or main feed, at or near each test
pipe, with a connection not smaller than ¼ in. This gage connection shall be
equipped with a shutoff valve and with provisions for draining.
1. Gages shall be installed to permit removal.
2. Gages shall be located where they shall not be subjected to freezing.
Q. Water-motor gong shall be located as near as practicable to the alarm valve or

other waterflow detecting device.
1. The total length of the pipe to these devices shall not exceed 75 ft.
2. The device shall be so located and installed that all parts are accessible
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for inspection, removal and repair and should be substantially supported.
a. Do not install the water-motor gong over 20 feet above the alarm
device.
3. All piping to these devices shall be galvanized or brass or other approved

corrosion resistant material of a size not less than ¾ in.
a. All piping shall be protected from the weather.
4. Drains from alarm devices shall be so arranged that there will be no

longer of freezing and so that there will be no overflowing of the alarm
apparatus at domestic connections or elsewhere with the sprinkler drains
wide open and under system pressure.
R. Test pipes, which may also be used as drain pipes, shall be provided locations
that will permit flowing tests to be made to determine whether water supplies and
connections are in order.
1. Such test pipes shall be equipped with a shutoff valve. Test pipes shall be
installed that the valves may be opened wide for a sufficient time to
assure a proper test without causing water damage to the building.
S. Provide all control, drain and test valves with approve identification signs
permanently attached to the identified device.
1. Provide approved identification signs for all outside alarm devices. The
sign shall be located near the device in a conspicuous position.
T. Install sprinkler head wall mounted cabinet with required spares in the
Mechanical Room in an accessible area as close as possible to the main riser.
U. Install the automatic fire alarm system, where applicable, including all electrically
operated alarm detachments and wiring forming part of an auxiliary, central
station, proprietary or remote station signaling system in accordance with the
latest editions of NFPA No. 71, 72, 74 and 1221 and all other applicable NFPA
pamphlets.
1. An automatic fire alarm is required to have remote station signaling and

requires connection to the Owner's telephone service, it shall be
connected by the installing contractor, to the telephone equipment
connection block supplied by others as specified.
2. Waterflow detector shall be UL listed, FM approved Waterflow detecting

devices, including the associated alarm circuits, shall be tested by an
actual waterflow through use of a test connection.
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3. Outdoor electric alarm devices shall be of a type specifically listed for
outdoor use and the outdoor wiring shall be in approved conduit, properly
protected from the entrance of water.
3.4 PAINTING
A. Paint sprinkler piping:
1. Care shall be exercised whenever the sprinkler piping is given any kind of
coating to ensure that no automatic sprinkler surfaces are coated.
2. Automatic sprinklers shall not be painted and any sprinklers which

have been coated, except for factory applied coatings, shall be replaced
with new listed sprinklers.
3.5 CLEANING
A. Swab out lines and/or flush out system with fresh water until they are clean and
water runs clear at all outlets.
3.6 ACCEPTANCE TESTS
A. Prior to requesting final approval of the automatic sprinkler equipment and

system by the local regulating authority having jurisdiction, the installing
contractor shall furnish a written statement, with copies to the General
Contractor and the Owner, to the effect that the Work covered by its contract
has been completed and tested in accordance with the approved specifications
and plans.
B. All tests required shall be performed by the installing contractor.
1. When the local regulating authority representative having jurisdiction

desires to be present during the conduct of tests, the installing contractor
shall give the authority having jurisdiction advance notification of time test
will be performed.
2. When the local regulating authority representative having jurisdiction is

not available and permission is granted by that authority, test may be
witnessed by the General Contractor and the Owner and a Contractor’s
Material and Test Certificate shall be completed and forwarded to the
authority having jurisdiction.
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C. The following minimum tests shall be performed. Any additional tests required by
the local regulating authority having jurisdiction shall also be performed.
1. Flushing Test.
2. Hydrostatic Test.
a. Test Pressure: 205 psi minimum.
3. Leakage Test.
4. Drainage Test.
5. Automatic Fire Alarm System Test.
a. Perform where applicable.
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SECTION 15340
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
A. GENERAL
1. WORK INCLUDED
a. Dry Chemical Powder.
b. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Fire Extinguisher.
c. Foam Water Hydrant System.
2. RELATED WORK
a. Section 15140 - Supports and Anchors.
b. Section 15330 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System.
3. REFERENCES/QUALITY ASSURANCE
a. NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (Latest Edition).
b. NFPA 12 - Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems (Latest

Edition).
4. SUBMITTALS
a. Describe supports, components, accessories and sizes.
b. Submit product data to authority having jurisdiction or to the Consulting

Engineer for approval.
a. Submit manufacturer's operation and maintenance data.
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FIRE PROTECTION - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SECTION 15340
B. PRODUCTS
1. Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher - Shall be tri-class dry chemical or multi-purpose

(primarily monoammonium phosphate) or equivalent which is non-toxic agent
which extinguishes flames in seconds and inhibits reflash. It shall be effective
against Class A, B and C fires. Contents shall be 10 lb. (4.5 kg), the unit shall be
mounted inside the fire hose cabinet or thru the fire extinguisher cabinet.
2. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Extinguisher - Which is contained in cylinder in the

liquid form is discharged as a white cloud of "Snow" which effectively smothers
fire. It is a clean, non-conductor of electricity for Class B and C type fires shall
carry the ratings by U.L. for the size. Portable type shall be 20 lbs. (9.0 kg); 50
lbs. (22.7 kg) shall be wheeled type. Portable type shall be provided with wall
mounting bracket. Also as required, portable fire extinguisher for electrical
rooms, elevator machine rooms and other areas as indicated on drawings.
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FIRE PROTECTION - PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER SECTION 15340
SECTION 15375
COMBINED STANDPIPE SYSTEM
A. GENERAL
1. WORK INCLUDED
a. Standpipe system.
b. Fire Department connection.
2. PRESSURE RATING
a. Pipes, fittings, valves and other system components shall be rated for 175
psig minimum working pressure.
3. WORK INSTALLED BUT FURNISHED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS
a. Section 15300 - Fire Protection System: General Requirements.
b. Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping: Piping and valves.
4. RELATED WORK
a. Section 15140 - Supports and Anchors.
b. Section 15190 - Mechanical Identification.
c. Section 15330 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System.
5. REFERENCES
a. NFPA 14 - Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.
b. QUALITY ASSURANCE
c. Conform to NFPA 14.
6. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
a. Conform to the Uniform Building code and NFPA 14 for standpipe and
hose system.
b. Equipment and components: Bear UL label or marking.
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7. SUBMITTALS
a. Describe supports, components, accessories, and sizes.
b. Submit product data to authority having jurisdiction for approval. Submit

proof of approval to Architect/Engineer.
a. Submit manufacturer’s operation and maintenance data under provisions

of Section 15000.
b. Include valve data, servicing requirements, and test schedule.
B. PRODUCTS
1. PIPING MATERIALS
a. Buried Piping: Ductile iron.
b. Above Ground Inside Building: Steel, Schedule 40, black.
1. For Pipe Risers: Use Sch. 40 Black Steel Pipe, Seamless ASTM
A53 or A120.
2. For Feed Main, Crossmain and General Piping: Use Sch. 40 Black
Steel, Electro-Seam Welded (ERW).
2. EQUIPMENT
a. Fire Department Outlet Valve: Angle type, brass, 2-1/2 inch size, thread
to match fire department hardware, 300 psig working pressure, threaded
cap and chain of same material and finish. Provide listed pressure
regulating device at each outlet to limit outlet pressure to 125 psig.
b. Valve Cabinet: Recessed, 20 gauge steel box, for 2-1/2" fire department
valve, with steel frame and glass door.
c. Fire Department Inlet Connection: Flush thru wall, brass, 2-1/2 inch size,
thread to match fire department hardware, automatic drip four way
threaded dust cap and chain of same material and furnish, marked
"Combined Sprinkler System."
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C. EXECUTION
1. INSTALLATION
a. Provide two way fire department outlet connections on roofs.
2. CLEANING
a. Flush entire system of foreign matter.
3. SYSTEM TEST
a. Hydrostatically test entire system to 300 psig for 2 hours in accordance

with NFPA 14.
b. Test shall be witnessed by Engineer.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

NGAC – GOVERNMENT HOUSING

GUEVARA & PARTNERS INC.

Date Issued: December 7, 2018

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

NGAC - GOVERNMENT HOUSING

Signed and Sealed by:

FRANCIS ROBERTO S. GUEVARA

Reg. No. : 4280

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGES

15300 Fire Protection - General Requirements 1-3

15310 Fire Protection Piping System 1-4

15320 Fire Pumps 1-6

15330 Wet Pipe Sprinkler System 1-18

15340 Portable Fire Extinguisher 1-2

15375 Combined Standpipe System 1-3

15140 Supports and Anchors 1-6

SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS

a. Pipe, equipment hangers, supports, and associated anchors.

b. Equipment bases and supports.

c. Sleeves and seals.

d. Sealing equipment and pipe stacks.

2. WORK FURNISHED BUT INSTALLED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS

a. Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping.

b. Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping.

a. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping.

b. NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

c. NFPA 14 - Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.

d. Uniform Building Code - 1991 Edition.

e. ASTM E 814 – Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire

f. UL 1479 – Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops.

a. Supports for Sprinkler Piping: In conformance with NFPA 13.

b. Supports for Standpipes: In conformance with NFPA 14.

a. Submit product data.

b. Indicate hanger and support framing and attachment methods.

1. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

c. Multiple or Trapeze Hangers: Steel channels with welded spacers and

f. Vertical Support: Shall be four-way sway brace as per NFPA

a. Steel Hanger Rods: Threaded both ends or threaded one end.

a. Fabricate curbs of concrete.

d. Fire Stopping Insulation: Glass fiber type, non-combustible.

e. Calk: Acrylic sealant.

f. Fire Seals: Shall be “HILTI” sealant, which is an acrylic intrumescent or

b. Design hangers without disengagement of supported pipe.

a. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.

c. Provide hooked rod to concrete reinforcement section for inserts carrying

d. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, provide inserts to be flush

2. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

a. Support horizontal piping as follows:

PIPE SIZE MAX. HANGER

b. Install hangers to provide minimum ½ inch space between finished

c. Place a hanger within 12 inches of each horizontal elbow.

d. Use hangers with 1-½ inch minimum vertical adjustment.

f. Support vertical piping at every floor.

g. Where several pipes can be installed in parallel and at same elevation,

3. EQUIPMENT BASES AND SUPPORTS

a. Provide templates, anchor bolts, and accessories for mounting and

a. Set sleeves in position in formwork. Provide reinforcing around sleeves.

d. Install stainless escutcheons at finished surfaces.

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