SECTION 13930

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 -- GENERAL

1.1 WORK INCLUDED

A. This Section specifies the requirements necessary to modify, provide and install,
complete, the automatic sprinkler system.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Use this Section in conjunction with the following other specifications and related
Contract Documents to establish the total requirements for automatic sprinkler
systems:
1. Section 01355 - Clean Zone General Requirements.
2. Section 07840 - Fire Stopping.
3. Section 07900 - Joint Sealers.
4. Section 09915 - Building Painting.
5. Section 09920 - Painting, Equipment and Piping.
6. Section 10522 - Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets, and Accessories.
7. Section 13004 - Clean Zone Systems.
8. Section 15050 - Basic Mechanical Requirements.
9. Section 15190 - Mechanical Identification.

B. CAUTION: Use of this Section without including the above-listed items results in
omission of basic requirements.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. A designed and installed hydraulically calculated automatic sprinkler system.

1.4 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Material and Installation Requirements: Comply with these Specifications, including

applicable codes and standards.

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 B. Design the hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems (zones) per the following:

1. Calculate system pressure demand at not more than 90 percent of the available
pressure at the demand flow based upon water supply information provided by
the Engineer.
2. Minimum design density and area as shown on the Drawings.
3. Hydraulically most-demanding rectangular area with a dimension parallel to
the branch lines at least 1.4 times the square root of the area.
4. Combined hose stream allowance appropriate to the hazard being protected
and the following:
a. Outside Hose Stream: flowing at a public or private fire hydrant nearest
the base of the system riser.
b. Inside Hose Stream: flowing at the base of the system riser.

C. Coordination - Coordinate sprinkler locations with the architectural reflected ceiling

plans and as follows:
1. Locate heads in center of ceiling tiles or centered in the short dimension and
1 foot from the end with rectilinear arrangement throughout when the head
locations are not shown on Drawings.
2. Locations shown on reflected ceiling plans are aesthetically critical; do not
relocate without prior approval.
3. Coordinate locations with other trades and make revisions within the specified
design criteria at no additional Owner cost.

D. Special Considerations:
1. Sprinklered Ductwork:
a. Sprinkler Locations: within 3 feet of branch-to-main duct connection.
b. Exhaust Ductwork: Base hydraulic calculations on five sprinklers
operational, plus 250-gpm hose stream allowance.
c. Water Flow Density: 0.5 gallon per minute per square foot, calculated
by multiplying distance between sprinklers by duct width, with minimum
20-gpm flow per sprinkler for ducts 24 inches and larger.
d. Maximum Spacing:
1) Horizontal Ducts: 15 feet.
2) Vertical Spacing: 12 feet.
2. Flammable Gas Cylinder Cabinets: fully sprinkle.
3. VOC Abatement Units: fully sprinkle.
4. Silane Storage Deluge System: Protect with a cooling deluge spray system.
a. Flow: 0.5-gpm-per-square-foot density at top of silane bottle below
cylinder valve.
b. Nozzles: narrow angle.
c. Sprinklers: Locate to avoid direct spray onto control panel.

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 d. Bottle Coverage: full height of bottle within discharge cone from bottom
up to shoulder below cylinder valve.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with the latest edition of the following:

1. Fire Codes 2018
2. CP 52
3. SS 532
4. NFPA 13
5. NFPA 30
6. FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets

B. Obtain and pay for permits for the portion of the fire sprinkler systems covered by
the work.

C. Arrange and pay for inspections and tests of the fire sprinkler installation required by
this Specification, codes and standards, and authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Materials and Equipment: UL-listed and FM Global-approved for fire protection

service.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Work Experience: at least 3 years' experience on similar buildings; submit a list of

projects and Owner's contact person for each project.

B. Licenses: by the authority having jurisdiction.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. See the Submittal Schedule at end of Section.

PART 2 -- PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPERVISORY SWITCH

A. Design:
1. Operate between the first and second revolution of the valve control wheel or
operate if housing cover is removed.
2. Electrical Rating: 0.25 amp, 24 Vdc.

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2.2 FLOW DETECTOR SWITCH

A. Electrical Rating: 0.25 amp, 24 Vdc.

B. Retard Element: pneumatic with an adjustable range of zero to 70 seconds.

C. Signal Contacts: Provide with two contacts suitable for providing a signal to the
local and remote fire alarm system.

2.3 FIRE ALARM BELL

A. Description: 10-inch electric bell, surface mounted.

B. Housing and Base: aluminum with red, baked-enamel finish.

C. Electrical Rating: 120 or 230 volts, single phase, 60 Hz.

2.4 DELUGE VALVE

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Viking, Model E-1.

B. Description:
1. Body: cast iron.
2. Trim: Test standard trim package.

2.5 DRY PIPE VALVES

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Viking, Model E.

B. Description:
1. Body: cast iron.
2. Trim: Include zero- to 300-psi gauges; test and drain valves; test and drain
piping automatic air maintenance device.
3. Pressure Alarm Switch: compatible with the electrical requirements of the life
safety system.

2.6 DOUBLE-INTERLOCKED PREACTION SYSTEMS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer:
1. Viking: TotalPac Integrated Double Interlocked Preaction System with
Electric/Pneumatic Release.
2. Victaulic: Series 745 FireLock Fire-Pac Double Interlocked Preaction System
with Electric/Pneumatic Release.

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 B. Description:
1. System: Preassembled, prewired, and tested.
2. Cabinet: 14 gauge steel cabinet, rust proof coating inside and outside, fire red,
oven baked polyester powder.
3. Valve: Ductile iron valve complete with trim, including actuation and
supervisory devices, air pressure maintenance device kit and air compressor.

2.7 SPRINKLERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturers: from approved list of manufacturers of UL-listed and

FM Global-approved products for fire sprinkler systems.

B. General Description:
1. Orifice Diameter: 1/2 inch.
2. Temperature Rating:
a. 165 DegF / 68 DegC.
b. 212 DegF / 94 DegC in mechanical and electrical rooms and elevator
shafts.
c. As required otherwise by CP 52 / NFPA 13.
3. Type: quartzoid bulb, chrome plated, pendent or upright, bronze in exposed
areas.
4. Guards: listed type where subject to mechanical damage or below 7-foot
height above floor.

C. Fab (Process) Area Type - quick-response, quartzoid bulb, flexible pipe assembly
with 6-foot long, 1-inch IPS flexible stainless steel hose and grid penetration with
ceiling grid connection. Reference Manufacturer: FlexHead Industries.

D. Cleanroom VLF Units and Service Corridors Type - quick-response, quartzoid bulb ,
flexible pipe assembly with 6-foot long, 1-inch IPS flexible stainless steel hose and
grid penetration with ceiling grid connection. Reference Manufacturer: FlexHead
Industries.

E. Combustible Duct:

1. Prefabricated Assembly:
a. Reference Manufacturer: FlexHead Industries.
b. Description:
1) Flexible Assembly: 1-inch seamless stainless steel flexible metal
hose with 1-inch by 1/2-inch stainless steel bell reducer, flange,
EPDM gasket, and base-mounting block compatible with duct
material.
2) Sprinkler Type: bronze, fusible link pendent, 212 degrees F.

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 3) Orifice: 3/8 inch for ductwork 24 inches and smaller in diameter
and 1/2 inch for ductwork larger than 24 inches in diameter.
c. Corrosion Protection: single-layer, factory-applied layer of beeswax
coating, double bagged in 4-mil-thick polyethylene.

2. Field-Fabricated Assembly:
a. Description:
1) Fabricated Assembly - Include the following:
a) Two threaded 1-inch pipe unions with Teflon gaskets.
b) Threaded 1-inch pipe by 8-inch-long nipple.
c) Threaded 1-inch pipe by 3-inch-long nipple.
d) Bell reducer, 1 inch by 1/2 inch.
e) Sprinkler.
2) Sprinkler Type: bronze fusible-link pendant, 212 degrees F.
3) Orifice: 3/8 inch for ductwork up to 24 inches and smaller and
1/2 inch for ductwork larger than 24 inches in diameter.
b. Corrosion Protection: stainless steel
3. Other Finished Ceiling Areas - Type: recessed pendant, chrome finish,
quartzoid bulb with chrome-plated canopy.

2.8 CONTROL, TEST, AND DRAIN VALVES

A. Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. Viking.
2. Grinnell.
3. Victaulic.

B. Floor Control, Zone Control, and Auxiliary Control Valves: indicating-type

butterfly valves.

C. Test and Drain Valves: ball or gate valves.

D. Auxiliary Drain Valve: ball or gate valves with hose-end coupling and cap.

2.9 SYSTEM PIPING

A. Use new materials that comply with the requirements of CP 52 / NFPA 13, including
the following:
1. Ratings: 175 psig at minus 20 to 150 degrees F per ASTM A135, and
NFPA 13, and FM Global loss prevention Data Sheet -2-8N, Table 2-3.1. Pipe
or Tube Materials and Dimensions and Table 2-4.1 Fittings Materials and
Dimensions.

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 2. Piping:
a. 1-1/2 Inches and Smaller: ASTM A135, ERW, Schedule 40, black for
wet pipe and galvanized for dry pipe, threaded.
b. 2 Inches Through 4 Inches: ASTM A135, ERW, Schedule 40, black for
wet pipe and galvanized for dry pipe, grooved.
c. 5 Inches and Larger: ASTM A135, ERW, Schedule 10, black for wet
pipe, galvanized for dry pipe, grooved end.
3. Plain-End Pipe Fittings and Couplings: prohibited, including setscrew
couplings.
4. Bushings and Grooved Reducing Couplings: prohibited.
5. Uniflanges: prohibited.
6. Mechanical Tees: prohibited.
7. Stainless Steel Flexible Connectors: complete assemblies with factory-
installed sprinklers.

2.10 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. General: Use hanger types and arrangements as shown on Drawings.

B. Attachments: Do not use powder-driven studs.

C. Additional Hangers: Provide hangers that meet the requirements of CP 52,

NFPA 13, FM Global, the authorities having jurisdiction, and the written approval of
the Engineer.

D. All Threaded Rod: Stainless steel

2.11 HYDRAULIC DATA SIGNAGE

A. Nameplate: Permanently attach sign to zone risers, indicating the information

required by CP 52 / NFPA 13 at each zone control valve. Add the additional
information.
1. Number of sprinklers.
2. Date of installation.

B. Description: metal or plastic with stamped or engraved lettering of contrasting

colors. Do not use paper, embossed plastic tape, ink, or other erasable or
semipermanent media.

C. Zone Map: plastic-laminated map indicating location of sprinkler zones within the
building and the location of zone riser, attached in close proximity to control valve.

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PART 3 -- EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Location: Install equipment, controls, piping, valves, and drains subject to the
Engineer’s approval.

B. Painting: Refer to Section 09920, Painting - Equipment and Piping, for painting
requirements in Clean Zones.

C. Cleanrooms: Comply with Section 01355, General Cleanroom Requirements, and

Section 13004, Clean Zone Systems.

3.2 SUPERVISORY SWITCH

A. Install on each fire system control valve.

3.3 FLOW DETECTOR SWITCH

A. Install in a straight section of pipe a minimum of 24 inches / 600mm from a fitting

that changes the direction of water flow.

3.4 FIRE ALARM BELL

A. Install on the exterior of the building at the location of the ground floor riser rooms
or as shown on the Drawings.

3.5 PIPING

A. Joint Compound:
1. Apply joint compound in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.
2. Remove excess joint compound from the exterior of pipe and fittings prior to
installation.
3. Clean compound from couplings and exposed threads in Clean Zones as
required by Section 01355, Clean Zone General Requirements.

B. Escutcheon Plates - Provide chrome-plated metal escutcheon plates on exposed

piping which passes through:
1. Exterior walls.
2. Interior walls.
3. Ceilings.
4. Floors in finished areas.

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 C. Wall and Floor Penetrations:
1. Install pipe sleeves and provide core drilling in walls and floors where pipe
penetrations are required.
2. Seal penetrations as specified in Sections 07840, Fire Stopping and 07900,
Joint Sealers and as shown on the Drawings.

D. Access:
1. Install piping in a manner that does not block any portion of any window,
doorway, stairway, and egress passageway.
2. Provide adequate access for proper operation and code-required clearances of
equipment.
3. Seal sleeves in fire- and smoke-rated barriers to maintain the fire or smoke
rating using approved materials and methods.

E. Blast-Resistant Barriers:
1. Grout pipe to maintain the integrity of the barrier.
2. Install flexible couplings on each side of the barrier in accordance with
NFPA 13.

F. FRP Ductwork:
1. Coordinate installation of duct sprinklers with the FRP duct installer.
2. Locate sprinkler penetrations and install sprinkler assembly in base-mounting
block attached by duct installer.
3. Touchup: If factory-applied beeswax is damaged, repair as described in CP 52
/ NFPA 13.

G. Vibration Isolation:
1. Support piping independently from the structure in areas requiring vibration
isolation.
2. Do not suspend from other equipment or from hangers or supports for other
equipment nor in any area where vibration isolation is required.
3. Do not install piping and hangers with equipment, piping, conduit, or ductwork
requiring vibration isolation.
4. Do not install pipe hangers and sway bracing rigidly connected to duct walls or
to any nonmasonry walls.
5. Install piping which crosses vibration isolation breaks or structural isolation
breaks using flexible couplings and vibration isolation hangers of the correct
weight rating.

H. Fireproofing:
1. Install piping to allow full thickness of required fireproofing of structural
components.
2. Install hangers fastened to structural members requiring fireproofing prior to
application of fireproofing.

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 3. Replace fireproofing to original condition if fireproofing must be removed.

I. Flexibility:
1. Install flexible couplings and sway bracing as required by NFPA 13 and FM
Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-8N.
2. Allow for flexibility, internal pressure, and differential movement between the
piping and building, earth, or other supporting structure(s) so that allowable
stress will not be exceeded in any member.
3. Install flexible coupling within 6 inches of branch piping in vertical drops
greater than 4 feet in length.

J. Cleanroom Ceiling Plenum: Connect flexible pipe sprinkler assembly to cleanroom

system branch piping or install flexible sprinkler module in the cleanroom ceiling
and connect to the cleanroom system branch piping.

3.6 TEST AND DRAIN VALVES

A. Access: Avoid installations above ceilings or behind walls or obtain IDC's approval
and install per the following:
1. Accessible Ceilings: Install label on ceiling access location, identifying test, or
drain valve location.
2. Nonaccessible Ceiling or Wall: Install access panel and label on panel,
identifying test, or drain valve location. Finish access panel to match ceiling or
wall color per Section 09915, Building Painting.
3. Coordination: Provide information on number, locations, and required sizes of
access panels and coordinate location with other trades.

B. Location Required: Install in portion of system that is over 5 gallons and cannot
drain by gravity to the main drain valve for that system.

C. Auxiliary Drain Connections: Provide hose connection and cap at valve discharge
for standard 3/4-inch hose.

3.7 CONTROL VALVES

A. Signage: Provide identification signs on control valves and maps near risers
indicating the portion of the total system controlled by the respective valve.

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3.8 TESTING

A. Acceptance Test: As required by NFPA 13 and by the authorities having

jurisdiction. Notify the Owner and the authority having jurisdiction 48 hours in
advance of scheduled test allowing Owner or IDC to arrange a mutually agreeable
time to perform tests. Provide written proof of acceptance by the inspecting
authority.

3.9 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install signs, valve tags, and piping identification labels as required by NFPA 13 and
Section 15190, Mechanical Identification.

3.10 WELDING AND FLAME CUTTING

A. Do not weld or flame cut sprinkler pipe or components of the fire sprinkler system
on the jobsite.

3.11 FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Final approval and acceptance of systems will be given by the Owner when:
1. The completed wet pipe sprinkler system has been inspected, tested, and
approved by the Owner's insurance underwriters, the authority having
jurisdiction, and the Owner.
2. Required submittals, system operation and maintenance manuals, record
drawings with final calculations, spare parts, and training have been provided
to, reviewed, and accepted by the Owner.

END OF SECTION

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