TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

1. Pipes

a) All pipes within and outside the building in exposed location and shafts including
connections buried under floor shall be MS/GI pipes as follows”

i) Pipes upto 150 mm dia - IS1239, Heavy class

ii) Pipes 200mm dia and above - IS3589 of thickness as specified.

2. Pipe Fittings

a) Pipe fittings means tees, elbows, couplings, flanges, reducers etc. and all such connecting
devices that are need to complete the piping work in its totality.

b) Screwed fittings shall be approved type malleable with reinforced ring on all edges of the
fitting suitable for screwed joints.

c) Forged steel fittings of approved type with "V" groove for welded joints.

d) Fabricated fittings shall not be permitted.

e) However if use of any fabricated fitting is found necessary by the Project Manager,
fabrication of such fittings shall be taken up by the contractor on the written
directives of the Project Manager in a workshop whose welding procedures have been
approved by the TAC as per TAC rule 4102 applicable to hydrant and sprinkler
system. For fabricating a Tee connection pipes shall be drilled and reamed and joint
only welded. Gas cutting of pipes shall not be permitted. Fabricated tee out of M.S.
plates ‘Tee’ will not be acceptable.

3. Pipe Jointing:

3.1 Screwed jointing

Joints between black steel pipes and fittings upto 50 mm dia shall be metal to metal thread
joints with teflon tape suitable for pipe joints. Joints shall not be welded. All joints between
GI & MS pipes shall be made through MS forged fittings (screwed type),

3.2 Welded

Joints between MS pipes(above 50 mm dia) and fittings shall be made with pipes and
fittings having V groove and welded with electrical resistance welding in an approved
manner.

3.3 Flanged

Flanged joints shall be provided on :

a) Straight runs not exceeding 25 m on pipe lines of 65 mm dia and above and as directed
by Project Manager.
 b) For jointing all types of valves, appurtenances, pump, connections with other types of
pipes, to water tanks and other places necessary and required as good for engineering
practice.

c) Flanged shall be as per Table E of IS specification with appropriate number of GI nuts

and bolts, 3mm neoprene gasket complete as per relevant specifications

3.4 Unions

Provide approved type of unions on pipelines 50 mm dia and below in similar places as
specified for flanges.

4. Excavation

4.1 Excavation for pipelines shall be in open trenches to levels and grades shown on the
drawings or as required at site. Pipelines shall be buried with a minimum cover of 1.0 meter
or as shown on drawings.

4.2 Wherever required contractor shall support all trenches or adjoining structures with
adequate timber supports.

4.3 On completion of testing in the presence of the Project Manager and pipe protection,
trenches shall be refilled with excavated earth in 15 cms layers and consolidated.

4.4 Contractor shall dispose off all surplus earth within a lead of 50 m or as directed by the
Project Manager.

5. Anchor Thrust blocks

a) Contractor shall provide suitably designed anchor blocks in cement concrete to encounter
excess thrust due to water hammer & high pressure.

b) Thrust blocks shall be provided at all bends, tees and such other location as determined by
the Project Manager.

c) Exact location, design, size and mix of the concrete blocks shall be as shown on the
drawings or as directed by the Project Manager prior to execution of work.

6. Gun Metal valves

Valves of 50 mm dia and below shall be heavyduty gunmetal full way valves or globe
valves of approved make.

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7. Cast Iron Sluice Valves/Butterfly valve.

All valves 65 mm dia and above shall be a Sluice/butterfly valve of class PN 1.6
conforming to relevant IS codes.

8. Non-return Valve

Non-return valves shall be as specified in schedule of quantities.

9. Fire hydrants

9.1 Fire Hydrant (landing valve) shall be of Stainless Steel with 80 mm inlet and 63mm outlet,
CI wheel conforming to IS 5290. Each valve shall have flanged inlet and instantaneous type
outlets as shown on the drawings.

9.2 Instantaneous outlet for fire hydrant shall be of standard pattern approved and suitable for
fire brigade hoses.

10. RRL hoses

Each internal/external hydrants shall be provided with two nos. of 63 mm dia. 15m long
rubberised fabric linen hose pipe with Stainless Steel male and female instantaneous type
coupling machine wound with copper wire (Hose to IS 636 type II and couplings to IS 903
with IS certification)

11. Hose reel

Hose reel drum shall be fabricated from 14SWG CRCA sheets powder coated red. Hose reel
drum shall be provided with 36 kg/sqcm bursting pressure 20 mm dia nominal bore high
pressure 36.5 m long rubber tube, shut-off nozzle. Hose reel shall be connected directly to
the wet riser. Hose reel shall conform to IS 884.

12. Fire Hose cabinet

Hose cabinet shall be fabricated from 14 SWG MS powder coated sheet of fully welded
construction with hinged double door partially glazed with locking arrangement, stove
enamelled fire red paint with “FIRE HOSE ” written on it prominently.

13. Pipe protection

a) All pipes above ground and in exposed location shall be painted with one coat of red
oxide primer and two or more coats of synthetic enamel paint of red colour.

b) Where specified, pipes buried in floors or below ground shall be protected against
corrosion by the application of two coats of 4mm thick PYPKOTE membrane as
specified in schedule of quantities.

14. Pipe support

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14.1 Pipe supports shall be as per NFPA13 code

14.2 All pipe clamps and supports shall be galvanised steel as per standard drawing. All the
support shall be factory galvanised before use at site.

14.3 Pipes shall be hung by means of expandable anchor fasteners of approved make and design.
The hangers and clamps shall be fastened by means of galvanised nuts and bolts. The
size/diameter of the anchor fasteners and the clamp shall be suitable to carry the 3 times
weight of water filled pipe and dead weight normally encountered.

14.4 Spacing

Pipe Diameter Spacing

Upto 65 mm diameter 2.5m
65mm to 100mm 3.0m
100-250mm 4.0m

14.5 At least one support shall be provided for

a) Each pipe run connecting adjacent sprinkler

b) The pipe run connecting the distribution pipe and the first sprinkler on the range
pipe.
14.6 Pipe support shall not be closer than 150 mm to any sprinkler axial central line.

14.7 The first support on a range pipe shall not be more than 2 m from the distribution pipe.

14.8 The last support on a range pipe shall not be at more than 1.5m from

a) The range pipe end

b) Where there is a horizontal arm pipe of 450 mm or longer, the arm pipe end.
c) Where there is a drop or rise exceeding 600mm, the drop or rise pipe end.

15. Terrace Pumps

15.1 Pumping sets shall be multi stage horizontal centrifugal single outlet with cast iron body
and bronze dynamically balanced impellers Connecting shaft shall be stainless steel with
bronze sleeve and grease lubricated bearings.

15.2 Pumps shall be connected to the drive by means of spacer type love joy couplings, which
shall be individually balanced dynamically and statically.

15.3 The coupling joining the prime movers with the pump shall be provided with a sheet metal
guard.

15.4 Pumps shall be provided with approved type of mechanical seals.

15.5 Pumps shall be capable of delivering not less than 150% of the rated capacity of water at a
head of not less than 65% of the rated head. The shut off head shall not exceed 120% of the
rated head.

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15.6 The pump shall meet the requirements of the Tariff Advisory Committee and the unit shall
be design proven in fire protection services.

16. Electric drive

16.1 Electrically driven pumps shall be provided with totally enclosed fan cooled induction
motors. For fire pumps the motors should be rated not to draw starting current more than 3
times normal running current.

16.2 Motors for fire protection pumps shall be at least equivalent to the horse power required to
drive the pump at 150% of its rated discharge and shall be designed for continuous full load
duty and shall be design proven in similar service.

16.3 Motors shall be wound for class B insulation and winding shall be vacuum impregnated
with heat and moisture resistant varnish glass fibre insulated.

16.4 Motors for fire pumps shall meet all requirements and specifications of the Tariff Advisory
Committee.

16.5 Motors shall be suitable for 415 volts, 3 phase 50 cycles a/c supply and shall be designed
for 38 deg C ambient temperature. Motors shall conform to I.S. 325.

16.6 Motors shall be designed for two-start system.

16.7 Motors shall be capable of handling the required starting torque of the pumps.

16.8 Contractor shall provide inbuilt heating arrangements for the motors for main pumps to
ensure that motor windings shall remain dry.

16.9 Speed of the motor shall be compatible with the speed of the pump.

17. Pressure switches

Provide differential type pressure switches for operation of all pumps and for the various
duties and settings required. Pressure switches shall be for heavy-duty operation and of
approved make. All pressure switches shall be factory calibrated.

17.1 The fire pumps shall operate on drop of pressure in the mains. The pump operating sequence
shall be arranged in a manner to start the pump automatically but should be stopped
manually by starter push buttons only.

17.2 Jockey pump shall start and stop through pressure switch automatically.

20.3 Jockey pump shall stop when main pump starts.

17.4 Main Fire pumps shall start independently and automatically on fall of pressure but stopping
of the pump shall be shall be by manual push button from the MCC panel.

18. DISTRIBUTION PANELS/ BOARDS

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 Main Distribution Panels, Sub-Distribution Panels and Final Distribution Panels/Boards
shall be suitable for operation on 3 Phase/single phase, 415/230 volts, 50 cycles, neutral
grounded at transformer. All Distribution panels shall be CPRI approved and manufactured
by a reputed manufacturer.

Distribution panels shall comply with the latest Relevant Indian Standards and Electricity
Rules and Regulations and shall be as per IS-1394-1993.

18.1 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Distribution panels shall be sheet steel cabinet for indoor installation, dead front, and floor
mounting/wall mounting type. The Distribution panels shall be totally enclosed, completely
dust and vermin proof and shall be with hinged doors, Neoprene gasket and padlocking
arrangement. Distribution panel shall be suitable for the climatic conditions as specified in
Special Conditions. Steel sheets used in the construction of Distribution panels shall be 2
mm thick and shall be folded and braced as necessary to provide a rigid support for all
components. Joints of any kind in sheet metal shall be steam welded, all welding, slag shall
be rounded off and welding pits wiped smooth with plumber metal. The general
construction shall confirm to IS-8623-1977 (Part-1) for factory built assembled switchgear
& control gear for voltage upto and including 1100 V AC.

All panels and covers shall be properly fitted and square with the frame, and holes in the
panel correctly positioned. Fixing screws shall enter into holes tapped into an adequate
thickness of metal or provided with wing nuts. Self-threading screws shall not be used in the
construction of Distribution panels. A base channel of 75 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm thick shall
be provided at the bottom for floor-mounted panels. Minimum clearance of 200 mm shall be
provided between the floor of Distribution panels and the lowest unit/ bus bar

Distribution panels shall be of adequate size with a provision of spare switchgear as

indicated on the Single Line Diagram. Switches shall be arranged in multi-tier. Knockout
holes of appropriate size and number shall be provided in the Distribution panels in
conformity with the location of cable/conduit connections. Removable sheet steel plates
shall be provided at the top to make holes for additional cable entry at site if required.

Every cabinet shall be provided with Trifoliate or engraved metal nameplates. All panels
shall be provided with circuit diagram engraved on PVC sheet. All live accessible
connections shall be shrouded and minimum clearance between phase and earth shall be 20
mm and phase-to-phase shall be 25 mm.

18.2 BUS BAR CONNECTIONS

Bus bar and interconnections shall be of high conductivity electrolytic copper and of
rectangular cross section suitable for carrying the rated full load current and short circuit
current without overheating of phase and neutral bus bars and shall be extendable on either
side. Bus bars and interconnections shall be insulated with heat shrinkable sleeve and shall
be colour coded. Bus bars shall be supported on glass fibre reinforced thermosetting plastic
insulated supports at regular intervals to withstand the force arising from in case of short
circuit in the system. All bus bars shall be provided in a separate chamber and all
connections shall be done by bolting. Additional cross sectional area to be added to the bus
bar to compensate for the holes. All connections between bus bars and breakers shall be
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 through solid copper strips of proper size to carry full rated current and insulated with
insulating sleeves.

18.2.1 TEMPERATURE - RISE LIMIT

Unless otherwise specified, in the case of external surface of enclosures of bus bar trunking
system which shall be accessible but do not need to be touched during normal operation, an
increase in the temperature rise limits of 25° C above ambient temperature shall be
permissible for metal surface and of 15° C above ambient temperature for insulating
surfaces as per IS 8623(Part-2) 1993.

All main distribution panels and sub distribution panels shall be provided with MCCB of
appropriate capacity as per Single Line Diagram. All final Distribution boards shall be
provided with Miniature Circuit Breakers. Final Single Phase Distribution boards shall be
connected to the incoming supply through double pole MCB units & earth leakage circuit
breakers. All wiring for final distribution boards shall be concealed behind 5 mm thick
bakelite sheet or M S sheet cover. All Distribution boards shall be completely factory wired,
ready for connection. All the terminals shall be of proper current rating and sized to suit
individual feeder requirements. Each circuit shall be clearly numbered from left to right to
correspond with wiring diagram. All the switches and circuits shall be distinctly marked
with a small description of the service installed.

18.3 CABLE COMPARTMENTS

Cable compartment of adequate size shall be provided in the Distribution panels for easy
clamping of all incoming and outgoing cables entering from the top/bottom. Adequate
supports shall be provided in cable compartment to support cables.

18.4 MOULDED CASE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCCB)

MCCB shall be Current Limiting and comprise of Quick Make - break switching
mechanism, preferably Double Break Contact system, arc extinguishing device and the
tripping unit shall be contained in a compact, high strength, heat resistant, flame retardant,
insulating moulded case with high withstand capability against thermal and mechanical
stresses. All MCCB’s shall be capable of defined Variable overload adjustment. All
MCCB’s rated 200 Amps and above shall have adjustable Magnetic short circuit pick up.

The trip command shall override all other commands. MCCB shall employ maintenance
free double break contact system to minimise the let thru’ energies and capable of achieving
discrimination upto full short circuit capacity of downstream MCCB. The manufacturer
shall provide both discrimination tables and let thru energy curves.

The breaking capacity of MCCB’s shall be asked for in the schedule of quantities. The
breaking capacities specified will be ICU=ICS i.e type-2. Co-ordination as per IEC-947-2,
1989/IS: 13947-2, 1943.

The MCCB’s shall be provided with rotary handle operating mechanism. The handle
position shall give positive indication of ‘ON’, ‘OFF’ or ‘Tripped’ thus qualifying to
Disconnection as per the IS/IEC indicating the true position of all the contacts. In case of 4
pole MCCB the neutral shall be defined and capable of offering protection.
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18.5 MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER (MCB)

Miniature Circuit Breaker shall comply with IS-8828-1996/IEC898-1995. Miniature circuit

breakers shall be quick make and break type for 230/415 VAC 50 Hz applications with
magnetic thermal release for over current and short circuit protection. The breaking capacity
shall not be less than 10 KA at 415 VAC. MCBs shall be DIN mounted. The MCB shall be
Current Limiting be type (Class-3). MCBs shall be classified (B, C, D ref IS standard) as
per their Tripping Characteristic curves defined by the manufacturer. The MCB shall have
the minimum power loss (Watts) per pole defined as per the IS/IEC and the manufacturer
shall publish the values.

The housing shall be heat resistant and having high impact strength. The terminals shall be
protected against finger contact to IP20 Degree of protection. All DP, TP and TPN
miniature circuit breakers shall have a common trip bar independent to the external
operating handle.

18.6 EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER CURRENT OPERATED TYPE (ELCB)

i. System of Operation

Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) shall work on the principle of core balance
transformer. The incoming shall pass through the torroidal core transformer. As long as the
currents in the phase and neutral shall be the same, no electro motive force shall be
generated in the secondary winding of the transformer. In the event of a leakage to earth, an
unbalance shall be created which shall cause a current to be generated in the secondary
winding, this current shall be fed to a highly sensitive miniature relay, which shall trip the
circuit if the earth leakage current exceeds a predetermined critical value. ELCB/ RCCB
shall be current operated independent of the line voltage, current sensitivity of a minimum
of 30 mA and a maximum of 300 mA at 240/415 volts AC and shall have a minimum of
20,000 electrical operations.

ii. Mechanical Operation

The moving contacts of the phases shall be mounted on a common bridge, actuated by a
rugged toggle mechanism. Hence, the closing /opening of all the three phases shall occur
simultaneously. This also shall ensure simultaneous opening of all the contacts under
automatic tripping conditions.

iii. Neutral Advance Feature

The neutral moving contact shall be so mounted on the common bridge that, at the time of
closing, the neutral shall make contact first before the phases; and at the time of opening,
the neutral shall breaks last after allowing the phases to open first. This is an important
safety feature, which is also required by regulations.

iv. Testing Provision

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 A test device shall be incorporated to check the integrity of the earth leakage detection
system and the tripping mechanism. When the unit is connected to service, pressing the test
knob shall trip the ELCB and the operating handle shall move to the "OFF" position.

18.7 EARTHING

Earthing shall be provided as per IS: 3043-1987.

18.8 PAINTING

All sheet steel work shall undergo a process of degreasing, pickling in acid, cold rinsing,
phosphating, passivating (seven tank processing) and then painted with electrostatic paint
(Powder coating). The shade of colour of panel inside/outside shall be 631 of IS Code No.5.

18.9 LABELS

Engraved PVC labels shall be provided on all incoming and outgoing feeder. Circuit
diagram showing the arrangements of the circuit inside the distribution panels shall be
pasted on inside of the panel door and covered with transparent plastic sheet.

18.10 METERS

i. All voltmeters and indicating lamps shall be through MCB’s.

ii. Meters and indicating instruments shall be plug type.
iii. All CT’s connection for meters shall be through Test Terminal Block (TTB).
iv. CT ratio and burdens shall be as specified on the Single line diagram.

18.11 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Current transformers shall be provided for Distribution panels carrying current in excess of
60 amps. All phase shall be provided with current transformers of suitable VA burden with
5 amps secondaries for operation of associated metering.

The CTs shall confirm to relevant Indian Standards. The design and construction shall be
dry type, epoxy resin cast robust to withstand thermal and dynamic stresses during short
circuits. Secondary terminals of CTs shall be brought out suitable to a terminal block, which
shall be easily accessible for testing and terminal connections. The protection CTs shall be
of accuracy class 5P10 and measurement CTs shall be of accuracy class I.

18.12 POTENTIAL FREE CONTACTS

Potential free contacts shall be provided for connection to Building Automation System in
panels indicated in Schedule of Quantities.

18.13 INDICATING PANEL

All meters and indicating instruments shall be in accordance with relevant Indian Standards.
The meters shall be flush mounted type. Indicating lamps shall be of low burden, and shall
be backed up with 2 amps MCB and toggle switch.

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18.14 TESTING

Testing of panels shall be as per following codes:

i. IS: 8623 (Part -I) 1977 for factory built assemblies of switchgear for voltages upto
and including 1000 VAC.

ii. IS: 13947: 1993 Degree of protection

iii. IS: 5578 & 11353:1985 Arrangement of bus bars.

18.15 WIRING

In wiring a distribution panel it shall be insured that total load of various distribution panel
and/or consuming devices is divided evenly between the phases and number of ways as per
Consultants drawing.

18. Testing

All piping in the system shall be tested to a hydrostatic pressure of 14 Kg/sqcm without
drop in pressure for atleast for 10 hours.

18.2 Rectify all leakages, make adjustment and retest as required and directed.

19. Measurement

MS pipes shall be measured per linear meter of the finished length and shall include all
fittings, flanges, welding, jointing, clamps for fixing to walls or hangers, anchor fasteners,
painting and testing complete in all respect.

Butterfly valves, check valves, air vessel, fire hydrants, hose reels, hose boxes, fire
extinguishers, fire brigade connections, Fire pumps are measured by numbers and shall
include all items necessary and required for fixing and as given in the specifications and
schedule of quantities.

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 LIST OF APPROVED MAKE OF MATERIAL

Note: The following is the list of products and names of approved manufacturers against
each product. Where more than one manufacturer is listed, the names are given in
order of preferences Tenderer shall quote rates for the various items of work based
on the material of FIRST preference, after ascertaining the availability, delivery
schedule, etc. of the same. Unless the Contractor stipulates to the contrary in his
tender, it shall be presumed that rates quoted are for First Preference makes.

In the event the Contractor is permitted to use materials of lower preference,

because of valid reasons, the contract rates for the relevant items of work shall be
suitably adjusted on the basis of the variation in prices of materials of preference
and those actually used. If the prices of materials used are higher than than the
prices of materials of first preference, the owner shall not be liable to make any
payment for the affected item of work on this account.

All Pump impeller shall be factory adjusted to achieve required duty points.

S.No. Description Make

1. GI/MS Pipes Jindal, Hissar

Prakash
2. Malleable GI fittings Zoloto
UNIK
3. Sluice/NRV Kirloskar
IVC
4. CP GM Ball Valve CIM
RB
5. Air Release Valve Sukan
Newage
6. Fire Hydrant Valve Geetech/Newage/Safeline
7. RRL Hose Jayshree
Newage
8. Branch Pipe Geetech/Newage/Safeline
9. SS Coupling Geetech/Newage/Safeline
10. Fire Pumps Kirolskar
Marther & Platt
11. Fire Extinguishers/ Kannex
Hose Box Geetech/Safeline(Only ISI Marked)

12. Rubber Tube for Hose reel DUNLOP

13. Paint J&N
14. Welding rods Advani
15. Fasteners(Galvanised) GKW
16. Dash fastners/clamps Fisher/HILTI/Chilly
17. Hose reel drum Newage/Geetech/Safeline(Only ISI Marked)
18. Anti vibration pads Dunlop
Kanwal
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19. Mechanical Seal As per manufacturer.
20. GM Siamese Connection Newage/Minimax
21. Draw out Connection Newage/Minimax
22. Pressure switch Indfoss
23. Pressure Gauge H.Guru/Fiebig
24. Cables/wire RR Kabel/CCI
Finolex
25. PVC/MS conduit BEC/AKG

26. Switch Gear L&T

27. Battery Exide
28. Strainer WJ
Strainwell
29. Butterfly Valve/Check Valve Audco/SKS
30. Motor control panel Advance Electro/Tricolite/Aarvee
Trident Switchgear
Milestone
31. Anti-corrosive treatment Makpolykote/Pypkote
32. MS Forged Fittings VS
33. MS flanges ISI Marked
34. Fireman’s Axe Minimax/Newage
35. Motors ABB

We have noted the above and confirm that our tender is based on the first
preference of the approved makes indicated above.

Signature of tenderer

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 LIST OF STANDARD CODES
S.No. IS Code No. Description
Specification for sand cast iron spigot and socket soil,
1. IS:1729:1979 waste and ventilating pipes, fittings and accessories (1st
rev.) (Amendment 4)
Specification for salt glazed stoneware pipes and fittings
2. IS:651:1992
(5th rev.) (Amendment 1)
Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete (3rd
3. IS:456:1978
rev.) (Amendment 2)
Code of practice for laying of CI pipes (2nd rev.)
4. IS:3114:1994
(Amendment 2)
5. IS:782:1978 Specification for caulking lead (3rd rev.)
Code of practice for laying of concrete pipes (1st
6. IS:783:1985
rev.)(amendment 1)
Code of practice for laying of glazed stoneware pipes (1st
7. IS:4127:1983
rev.)
Specification for sluice valve for water works purposes
8. IS:780:1984
(6th rev.) (50 to 300 mm size) (amendment 3)
Code of basic requirements for water supply, drainage &
9. IS:1172:1993
sanitation (4th rev.)
Code of practice for methods of measurements of
IS:1200 (Part- building and civil engineering works: Part 16 laying of
10.
16):1979 water and sewer lines including appurtenant items (3rd
rev.)
Code of practice for methods of measurements of
IS:1200(PART-
11. building and civil engineering works: part 19 water
19):1981
supply, plumbing and drains (3rd rev.)
12. IS:1742:1983 Code of practice for building drainage (2nd rev.)
13. IS:13095:1991 Butterfly valves for general purposes
IS:5312 (part Swing heck type reflux valves (non-return valve): part 1
14.
1):1984 single door pattern (1st rev.)(amendment 1)
15. IS:1726:1991 CI manhole covers & frames (3rd rev.)
16. IS:884:1985 Fire aid hose reel for fire fighting
Coupling double male and female instantaneous pattern
17. IS:901:1988
for fire fighting
Fire hose delivery coupling, branch pipe, nozzles and
18. IS:903:1984
nozzles spanner
NBC-SP-7-1983
19. National building code of India 1983, amendment No. 3
Part IV
Central public works division (CPWD) Part-V, wet riser
20.
system for fire fighting 1985, Govt. of India
Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
21. IS:3844-1989
internal fire hydrants and hose reels on premises
Code of practice for external hydrant system provision
22. IS:13039:1991
and maintenance
23. IS:2190:1992 Code of practice for selection and maintenance of first-aid
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S.No. IS Code No. Description
fire extinguisher
Code of practice for design and installation of fixed
24. IS:6382:1984
system carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system
Hand book on water supply & drainage by bureau of
25. SP:35 (s&t)-1987
Indian standards
26. National Building code (sec-ix)
27. IS:2065:1983 Code of practice for water supply in buildings
28. IS:5290-1983 Specifications for landing valve
29. IS:933-1989 Specifications for portable chemical from fire
e ting isher
30. IS:2171-1985 Specifications for portable fire extinguishers, dry power

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