SECTION 15300

FIRE PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Division-1 Specification sections apply to work of this section.

B. Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods sections apply to work of this
section.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Extent of fire protection work is indicated on Drawings and schedules, and by

requirements of this section.

B. Installation of a hydraulically calculated combined standpipe system and automatic

fire sprinkler system complete and ready for operation, for the entire building
including the penthouse, mechanical equipment rooms, attic space, elevator machine
rooms, elevator pits, linen and trash chutes, and accessible shafts. Contractor to
submit full hydraulic calculation for the entire system as per the drawings and the
following specification.

C. Installation of all necessary accessories for the proper operation of the system as per
NFPA 13 and NFPA 14.

D. Painting of exposed piping and supports to match surrounding background in

stairways and other finished areas and red in unfinished areas.

1.03 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. NFPA Compliance: Install fire protection systems in accordance with the following
NFPA Standards:
1. Standards for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Portable Fire
Extinguisher - NFPA 10.
2. Standards for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems NFPA 14.
3. Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 13.
4. Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their
Appurtenances - NFPA 24.
5. National Electrical Code - NFPA 70.

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 6. CO2 fire Extinguishing systems NFPA-12.

B. UL Compliance: Provide fire protection products in accordance with UL standards;

provide UP label on each product.

C. FM (Factory Mutual) Compliance: Provide fire protection products and installations in

accordance with FM standards and approved for 300 psi working pressure; provide
FM label on each product.

D. Fire Department/Marshal Compliance: All material and equipment necessary to meet

the requirements of codes and the requirements of the local fire authorities are to be
provided regardless of failure to specifically mention same in this Section or to show
on Drawings.

E. Screw Thread Connections: Comply with local Fire Department regulations for sizes,
threading and arrangement of connections for fire department equipment to fire
protection systems.

1.04 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HYDRAULIC CALCULATION

A. When not shown on drawings, base the system hydraulic calculations using the
area/density method in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Provide sprinklers in accessible shafts per NFPA 13.

C. Provide sprinklers in gravity type metal chutes per NFPA 82.

1. Add water allowance of 15 L/s for inside and outside hose streams to the
sprinkler requirements at the connection to the distribution main.
2. Hydraulic Calculations: The calculated demand including hose stream
requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available supply curve.

D. Seismic Protection: Seismically brace all piping systems in accordance with Zone 2A
of NFPA 13 and uniform building code (UBC).

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Hydraulic Calculations: Submit hydraulic calculations to the Engineer for approval.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data and installation

instructions for fire protection materials and products. Manufacturer's literature and
data sheets are to be submitted indicating the necessary installation dimensions,
weights, materials and performance information. The performance is to include
capacities, pressure drop, design and operating pressure, temperatures, and similar
data. Complete electrical data, including power conditions, and identifying types and
numbers, to be included. Where pertinent, electrical diagrams are to be provided.

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 Literature and data sheets may be provided by standard sales sheets marked to indicate
the specific equipment provided.

C. Certificate of Installation: Submit certificate upon completion of fire protection piping

work which indicates that work has been tested in accordance with NFPA 13 and
NFPA 14, and also that system is operational, complete, and has no defects.

D. Record Drawings: At project closeout, submit record drawings of installed fire

protection piping and products; in accordance with requirements of Division 1.

E. Maintenance Data: Submit operation and maintenance data and parts lists for fire
protection materials and products. Include this data, product data, shop drawings,
approval drawings, approval calculations, certificate of installation, and record
drawings in maintenance manual; in accordance with requirements of Division 1.
Contractor is to furnish data covering model, type and serial numbers, capacities,
maintenance and operation of each item of equipment or apparatus. Operating
instructions are to cover all phases of control.

F. Valve Schedule: Furnish a printed schedule, in duplicate, describing each valve by

number, giving locations and service for which used. System identification to be as
stipulated in the other sections of these specifications. One copy of this schedule is to
be mounted under glass in a simple black enamel steel frame and hung in the
mechanical equipment room where directed. The other copy is to be submitted to the
Engineer before completion of the work.

G. Shop Drawings and Manufacturer's Literature: Submit shop drawings and

manufacturers literature on fire protection system components, according to the
following listing:

Hangers and Supports

Hanger Supports
Brackets
Hangers
Clamps
Fire Protection Water Pipe, Fittings & Valves
List of Manufacturers
Piping Layout and Details
Valves
Pipe
Fittings
Sprinkler Systems
List of Manufacturers
Sprinkler Piping and Head Layout and Details
Sprinkler Heads
Water Flow Indicators
Electric Alarm Switches
Valve Supervisory Switches
Valve and Hydraulically Calculated ID signs
Manufacturers Installation Instructions for all equipment in brochure

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 Other
Leak Test Certificates
Operation and Maintenance Instructions

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide piping materials and factory-fabricated piping products of sizes, types,

pressure ratings, temperature ratings, and capacities as indicated. Where not
indicated, provide proper selection to comply with installation requirements.

B. Provide materials and products of sizes and types matching piping and equipment
connections.

C. Provide fittings of materials which match pipe materials used in fire protection
systems.

2.02 BASIC IDENTIFICATION

A. Provide identification complying with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials and

Methods section "Basic Mechanical Requirements".

B. Fire Protection Signs: Provide the following signs:

1. At each sprinkler valve, sign indicating what portion of system valve controls.
2. At each outside alarm device, sign indicating what authority to call if device is
activated.

2.03 BASIC PIPES AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. Provide pipes and pipe fittings complying with Division-15 Basic Mechanical
Materials and Methods section "Pipes and Pipe Fittings", in accordance with the
following listing:

B. Fire Water Piping

1. Pipe Sizes 50 mm and Smaller: Black seamless steel pipe schedule 40; threaded
black malleable iron fittings.
2. Wrapping: Machine wrap all underground black steel pipe with polyvinyl
chloride tape, using 50% overlap. Hand wrap fittings using 100% overlap wrap
extending 150 mm beyond fitting onto wrapped pipe. Comply with tape
manufacturer's installation instructions.
3. Pipe sizes 65 mm and Larger: Black seamless steel pipes schedule 40 with
mechanical grooved fittings
4. Fire Water Piping Inside Buildings: shall be mechanical coupling type with
grooved piping.

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 5. Cut Grooved and Threaded pipes: shall be schedule 40 equivalent according to
ASTM A-135 Grade A. Pipes serving high pressure zones to be schedule 80.
All pipes shall have a Corrosion Resistance Ratio, (CRR) of 1.00 or greater, per
UL listings.
6. Roll grooved pipes shall be schedule 40 according to ASTM A-795 Type E,
Grade A.
7. Pipes shall be black carbon steel, except in FM approved dry systems where
pipe is to be "hot-dip" galvanized in accordance with ASTM A-123 zinc coating
specifications.

C. Pipe Jointing Method: Pipes shall be joined via the Victaulic or equal grooved Style
005 Rigid Firelock Coupling with Angle Pad Design for pressures up to 300 psi.
Style 07 Zero Flex Design shall be used for pressure ratings up to 600 psi. Victaulic
Style 77 or 75 or equal shall be used where system flexibility is required, at pumps
and mechanical equipment to reduce vibration and noise. All couplings shall be cast
of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-536, Grade 65-45-12 or malleable iron
conforming to ASTM A-47 Grade 32510/ Housings shall be red or orange enamel
coated or hot dip galvanized.

D. Gaskets: shall be Grade "E" EPDM compound (green coler coded) conforming to
ASTM D-2000, UL listed classified to ANSI/NSF 61 for water supply systems and
flush seal gaskets for dry service. All gaskets shall be selected as per manufacturer's
recommendation according to service application. Gaskets must be manufactured by
the same source for couplings and fittings to secure compability.

E. Grooved Fittings and Coating: Shall be cast of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-
536, Grade 65-45-12 with grooved or shouldered ends for direct connection into the
grooved piping system. Fittings shall be orange or red enamel coated or hot dip
galvanized.

F. Fittings for Plain End Steel Pipe: Shall be Victaulic FIT fittings DN 25 mm, DN 32
mm, DN 40 mm and DN 50 mm with self-contained Grade "E" standard gaskets,
internal pipes stop for uniform takeoff dimensions, plated 1/4 - turn positive locking
lugs of heat treated carbon steel with externally visible locked position indicator for
easy inspection of plain end steel with externally visisble locked position indicator for
easy inspection of plain end steel with externally visible locked position indicator for
easy inspection of plain end steel pipe connections prepared. FIT products to be used
in dry systems. "L" silicone gaskets.

G. Branch Outlets - Hole Cut Pipe: Hole cut branch outlets shall be Victaulic style 920,
921, 927 or 929 or equal. Mechanical T branch connections with locating collar
emerging into the hole. Gaskets shall be Grade E standard pressure responsive gasket.
Direct sprinkler head connections, drop nipples and sprigs shall be made with
Victaulic Style 925 Snap-Let outlet connection or equal. Branch shall have a machine
cut hole at a predetermined position, on the centerline of the pipe, of a size to receive
the housing collar, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications using Victaulic
Hole Cut Machines.

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2.04 BASIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Provide piping specialties complying with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials

and Methods section "Piping Specialties", in accordance with the following listing:
Pipe escutcheons.
Dielectric unions.
Drip pans.
Pipe sleeves.
Sleeve seals.
Fire Barrier Penetration Seals.

2.05 BASIC SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS

A. Provide supports and anchors complying with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials
and Methods section "Supports and Anchors", in accordance with the following
listing:
1. Adjustable steel clevis hangers, adjustable steel band hangers, or adjustable band
hangers, for horizontal-piping hangers and supports.
2. Two-bolt riser clamps for vertical piping supports.
3. Steel turnbuckles and malleable iron sockets for hanger-rod attachments.
4. Concrete inserts, top-beam C-clamps, side beam or channel clamps or center
beam clamps for building attachments.

2.06 BASIC VALVES

A. Provide valves complying with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods
section "Valves", in accordance with the following listing:

B. Shut Off and Butterfly Valve: Shall be UL listed and FM approved for 2065 kPa
service supplied with a ductile iron body conforming to ASTM A-536 coated with a
polyphenylene sulfide blend, a disc of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-536 with
EPDM coating providing bubble tight shut off. Sizes 65-150 mm shall have an
approved weatherproof manual actuator suitable for indoor or outdoor use with two
single pole, double throw supervisory switches either pre-wired (WRD) or unwired
(UWD) monitoring the open position as specified on the Drawings. The 200 mm size
will be either unsupervised or feature factory installed DPDT switches monitoring the
open position as specified on the drawings. Valves shall be installed in accordance
with the latest published manufacturer's specification. Valves shall be provided with
tamper switch and connected to fire alarm panel.

C. Check and Non Return Valve: Shall be single disc, spring loaded, check valves 65-300
mm as UL listed and FM approved for a single check and anti-water hammer service
and for horizontal or vertical installation, supplied drilled, tapped and plugged
downstream for drainage outlet with Grade "E" EPDM seal, housing cast of ductile
iron conforming to ASTM A-536 Grade 65-45-12 with grooved ends for installation
with grooved end couplings rated for service up to 1725 kPa working pressure.

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D. Ball Valves: 50-80 mm, UL listed and FM approved, supplied with a ductile iron body
to ASTM A-536 and a ball to Type 316 stainless steel. Valve will be either un-
supervised or have factory installed double pole, double throw switches monitoring
the open position. Valve shall be supplied with grooved ends to connect with grooved
end couplings and rated service up to 2065 kPa/3200 kPa working pressure depends
on system pressure. Valves shall be installed in accordance with the lates published
manufacturer's specification.

E. Alarm Check Valve: Shall be 40-150 mm spring assisted, UL listed and FM approved
for vertical installation supplied with Grade "E" EPDM clapper seal, housing cast of
Ductile Iron to ASTM A-536 Grade 65-45-12, serviceable without removal from the
line. Valve to be connected with couplings as applicable rated for service up to 2065
kPa/3200 kPa working pressure depends on system pressure.

F. Dry Pipe Valves: Shall be 40 -150 mm, low differential, latched closed, spring
assisted, self resetting clapper, UL listed and FM approved for vertical installation
supplued with Grade "E" EPDM seal, housing cast of ductile iron conforming to
ASTM A-536 Grade 65-45-12 serviceable without removal from the line. Valve to be
connected with couplings as applicable rated for service up to 2065 kPa/3200 kPa
working pressure depends on system pressure.

G. Actuated Check Valve with Deluge Trim: shall be 40-150 mm low differential,
latched clsoed spring assisted, self resetting clapper, pneumatic, hydraulis or electric
release, UL listed and FM approved for vertical installation supplied with Grade "E"
EPDM clapper seal, housing cast of ductile iron to ASTM A-536 Grade 65-45-12
serviceable without removal from the line to be connected with couplings as
applicable rated for service up to 2065 kPa/3200 kPa working pressure depends on
system pressure.

H. Actuated Check Valve with Pre-Action Trim: Shall be 40-150 mm low differential
latched closed spring assisted, self resetting clapper, pneumatic, hydraulic or electric
release, non single, or double interlock, UL listed and FM approved for vertical
installation supplied with Grade "E" EPDM clapper seal, housing cast of ductile iron
to ASTM A-536 Grade 65-45-12 serviceable without removal from the line to be
connected with couplings as applicable rated for service up to 2065 kPa/3200 kPa
working pressure depends on system pressure.

I. Self-contained Test and Drain Valve: Bronze body, with chrome plated bronze ball,
brass stem, steel handle, teflon seat and sight glasses. Provide valve with three
position indicator plate (off, test, and drain), 6 mm tapping for pressure gage and
various other orifice inserts to simulate flow through 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm and
14 mm diameter sprinklers.

J. Alarm Test Module: Shall be FIT locking lugs 1 1/4 NPT threaded a combination
sight glass/orifice, bronze top works and 1/4" NPT plug for attachment of a gauge
water hose for pressure testing.

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 K. Landing Valves (LV): 65 mm screwed, brass hose angle valve, 2050 kPa/3200 kPa
WWP, male hose threads same as local fire department service, permanently attached
to polished brass cap and chain, 65 mm x 40 mm reducer.

2.07 SPECIAL VALVES

A. Provide valves, UL-listed, where indicated, in accordance with the following listing.
Provide sizes and types which mate and match piping and equipment connections.

B. Detector Check Valves: Detector check valves to be galvanized cast iron detector
check with bronze bypass meter with gate and check valves, and weighted flapper and
flanged ends. Provide Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. No. DC, Grinnell Fig. 1371, or
Viking Model C-2.

C. Backflow Preventers: Backflow preventers to be reduced pressure type, consisting of

two spring-loaded check valves and a spring-loaded, diaphragm actuated, differential
pressure relief valve located between the check valves. Unit to be galvanized cast iron.
Unit to be as manufactured by :

Cla-Val Co., Model RP

Hersey Products, Equivalent
Watts Regulator Co., Equivalent

D. Alarm Check Valves: Alarm check valves to be flanged units complete with gauges
and accessories piped to unit, retarding chamber, and less water motor alarm and
outside gong. Provide Grinnell Model A. Standard alarm trimming to include electric
outlet for alarm connection.

E. Deluge Valves: Deluge valves to be flanged units complete with trim package and
water gauges, diaphragm bypass, emergency release panels, dehydrator, and air
maintenance device accessories. Provide Viking Model D-5. Standard alarm
trimming to include electric pressure alarm switch for alarm connection.

F. Hose Outlet Valves: Hose outlet valves to be angle type, 65 mm size where not
otherwise indicated.

G. Combination Pressure Restricting and Angle Hose Valves: Combination pressure

restricting and angle hose valves to be cast brass body, solid cast aluminum red wheel
handle, UL-listed and FM approved, rough brass finish, National Standard thread
outlet.

2.08 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

A. Provide fire protection specialties, UL-listed, in accordance with the following listing.
Provide sizes and types which mate and match piping and equipment connections.

B. Water Flow Indicators: Water flow indicators to be of the paddle flow clamp-on type
with vane projecting into pipe through a hole drilled in pipe, instantly recycling

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alarm center. Water flow indicators to be as manufactured by:

Grinnell, Model F-620

Autocall, Type WF5
Potter

C. Alarm Bells: Provide alarm bell at each waterflow indicator and at central location
where indicated. Bells to be 150 mm size unless otherwise indicated, single stroke or
vibrating type as required by the service, and are to operate on 110 volts, single phase,
50 hertz. Alarm bells to be as manufactured by:

Edwards Co.
Autocall Co.
Kidde Ultrasonic and Detection Alarms

D. Water-Motor Gongs: Provide where indicated, 250 mm weatherproof, red enameled

finish, water-motor gongs.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide UL-listed tamper switches for each sprinkler,

standpipe and fire pump control valve or where indicated, arranged to detect the open
or closed position of control valves and to be connected to the fire alarm system.
Standpipe hose valves and test and drain valves shall not be provided with supervisory
switches. Switches to be attached to the various control valves being supervised and to
be complete with tamper switches, required trim and electrical characteristics
compatible with those of the fire alarm system. Switch housing to be finished in red
baked enamel Supervisory switches to be as manufactured by:

Faraday
Temptron
Honeywell
Simplex
Potter

2.09 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS

A. Provide automatic sprinklers of type indicated on Drawings, and in accordance with

the following listing. Quick response wet type sprinklers with fusible links rated for
74 °C,and with sprinkler head finishes as mentioned below shall be the standard type
except as noted in the table below or unless otherwise indicated. The sprinkler shall
be installed in the flush position with the element exposed below the ceiling line.

B. Sprinkler Heads - Unceiling Areas: Sprinkler heads to be rough bronze finish, of an

approved upright type, installed in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 13. Sprinklers
to be as manufactured by:

Grinnell,
Central,

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Viking,
Reliable

C. Sprinkler Heads - Unceiling Areas: Sprinkler heads to be rough bronze finish, of an

approved pendant type, installed in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 13. Sprinklers
to be as manufactured by:

Grinnell,
Central
Superior,
Viking
Reliable

D. Sprinkler Heads - Ceiling Areas: Sprinkler heads to be of types in accordance with

the following listing:
Pendant Type: Sprinkler heads to be polished chrome plated finish, of an approved
pendant type, installed in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 13. The maximum
distance from the deflector to finished ceiling shall be 50 mm. Sprinklers to be as
manufactured by:

Viking,
Grinnell,
Reliable,
Superior,
Reliable,
Central
1. Recessed Type: Sprinkler heads to be new automatic pendent chrome plated
sprinkler heads with matching chrome plated recessed cup. Sprinkler heads to be
as manufactured by:

Central Sprinkler Corp.

Grinnell
Reliable
Viking
2. Concealed Type: New automatic concealed sprinkler heads with white finish cover
plate. Sprinkler heads to be as manufactured by:

Central Sprinkler Corp. Model A

Star Phantom Model PH-1
Viking
Reliable

D. Sprinkler Heads - Sidewall: Sidewall sprinkler heads to be chrome plated as

manufactured by:

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Viking
Star
Reliable

F Sprinklers types: Provided sprinklers at the specified locations or as shown on plans.

Follow NFP13 in selecting and installing sprinklers.

2.10 EXTRA STOCK

A. Sprinkler Cabinet and Wrench: Furnish steel, baked red enameled, sprinkler box with
capacity to store 10 sprinklers and wrench sized to sprinklers.

B. Heads: For each style and temperature range required, furnish additional sprinkler
heads, amounting to one unit for every 100 installed units, but not less than 5 units of
each.

C. Wrenches: Furnish two spanner wrenches for each type and size of sprinkler, valve
connection, and fire hose coupling.

E. Sprinkler Guards: Provide guards on sprinkler heads that are subject to mechanical
damage where shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Engineer. Guards to be as
manufactured by:

Grinnell Model F774 or F776

Star
Viking
Reliable

2.11 SIAMESE CONNECTIONS

A. Wall Type Siamese Connections: Provide where indicated, wall type cast brass flush
Siamese connections and escutcheon plate assembly, with two, 65 mm fire
department inlets with female hose connections, fire hose connection screw thread
adapted to locally used hoses, equipped with individual drop clapper valves, equipped
with plugs and chains, construction features as indicated, and constructed with the
following additional construction features:
Finish: Chrome plate.
Inlet Pipe: 100 mm (4") pipe, 125 mm (5") pipe, or 150 mm (6") pipe (pipe size).
Cast Lettering: "AUTO. SPKR."/”STAND PIPE”.
Escutcheon: 180 mm x 360 mm rectangular.

B. Subject to compliance with requirements, provide siamese connections of one of the

following manufacturers:

Potter-Roemer, 5206

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 Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co. Equivalent
Croke-Standard, Equivalent
Sierra Fire Equipment Co., Equivalent
J.W. Moon, Inc. Equivalent

2.12 FIRE HOSES AND RACKS

A. Fire Hose Rack: Provide where indicated as per NFPA 14 requirements, fire hose and
rack assembly consisting of pin-type swing rack, angle hose valve 40 mm, escutcheon
nipple, unlined linen fire hose, coupling and hose nozzle, as follows:
Hose Size: 40 mm
Hose Length: 30 m .
Nozzle Type: Fog, adjustable type.
Rack: Steel, with stainless steel finish.
Metal Accessories: Brass with manufacturer's standard finish (nozzle, couplings,
valve, and similar items).

B. Hartford Swinging Hose Rack: Provide where indicated, red enameled Hartford
swinging hose rack with support brackets, unlined linen fire hose, coupling and nozzle
as follows:
Hose Size: 40 mm.
HosL: 30 m .
Nozzle Type: Fog, adjustable type.
Rack Support: Wall brackets or pipe clamps.
Metal Accessories: Brass with manufacturer's standard finish (nozzle, couplings, and
similar items).

C. Roof Hose Stations: Provide as per NFPA 14 requirements, roof hose stations, FM
approved, with red weather-resistant fiberglass hinged top, equipped with 30 m of
40 mm hose with brass couplings, UL-listed and FM approved; 40 mm supply valve
and 15 mm drain valve, both with extended stems; and 40 mm brass fog nozzle.

D. Landing Valve: Provide where indicated as per NFPA 14 requirements and local civil
Defence landing valve assembly consisting of angle 65 mm valve, escutcheon nipple
as follows:
Valve size: 65 mm
Nipple connection: 65 mm outlet to civil Defence approval

2.13 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (FE)

A. Provide where indicated, portable fire extinguishers in cabinets or mounted on wall

brackets as shown on the Drawings. All extinguishers to be provided with an
approved mechanical seal. Provide fire extinguishers in accordance with the
following listing:
Fire Extinguisher (FE-1): UL-listed and labeled for Class A, B and C fires, 4.5 kg
(10 lb). dry chemical type with red enameled steel tank, squeeze grip release valve,
hose and discharge nozzle, as manufactured by, :

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Potter-Roemer, 3010
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., No.10 ABC Dry Chemical Extinguisher
Sierra Fire equipment Co., Equivalent
Fire Extinguisher (FE-2): UL-listed and labeled for Class B and C fires, 1.1 kg (2 1/2
lb), CO2, red enamel tank, as manufactured by:

Potter-Roemer, 3l05
Croker-Standard, Equivalent
Larsten, Equivalent
Fire Extinguisher (FE-3): 4.5 litre , stainless steel, air pressurized type water
extinguisher, UL-listed and labeled for Class A fires, as manufactured by:

Ansul, SY-0262
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Equivalent
Croker-Standard, Equivalent
Potter-Roemer, Equivalent
Sierra Fire Equipment C., Equivalent

2.14 HOSE RACK CABINETS

A. Recessed type, with steel body, trim and door, finished with baked white enamel on
inside and stainless steel on outside. Body and trim to be 16 gauge and door 20 gauge
thickness. Door to have full panel double strength glass with "Fire Hose" decal. Hose
rack cabinet to be supplied from factory with the following equipment:
1. one 65 mm pressure restricting angle valve,
2. one 65 mm x 40 mm chrom finish brass reducer,
3. one steel hose rack with rack nipple,
4. one 40 mm unlined linen fire hose 30 m long, with brass hose couplings
attached.
5. one 40 mm brass nozzle, 250 mm long, 15 mm discharge, with satin brass
finish,
6. one 4.5 kg ABC nitrogen operated dry chemical fire extinguisher, with steel
body and stainless steel finish,

B. Surface mounted type, with clear anodized, 16 gauge thick aluminium body, trim and
door. Exposed surfaces to be satin finished. Door to have full panel double strength
glass with "Fire Hose" decal. Hose rack cabinet to be supplied from factory with the
following equipment:
1. one 65 mm pressure restricting angle valve,
2. one 65 mm x 40 mm brass reducer,
3. one steel hose rack with rack nipple,

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 4. one 40 mm unlined linen fire hose 30 m long, with brass hose couplings
attached.
5. one 40 mm brass nozzle, 250 mm long, 15 mm discharge, with satin brass
finish,
6. one 4.5 kg ABC nitrogen operated dry chemical fire extinguisher, with steel
body and red enamel finish,

C. Construction: Manufacturer's standard enameled steel box, with trim, frame, door and
hardware to suit cabinet type, trim style, and door style indicated. Weld all joints and
grind smooth. Miter and weld perimeter door frames. Provide pipe knockouts.

2.15 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A. 4.5 kg ABC dry chemical powder type for ceiling suspension. Cylinder is to be
provided with full vision pressure gauge, fusible link, and ceiling bracket. Automatic
fire extinguisher is to operate automatically when the temperature in the room reaches
the pre-determined level of the fusible link rating of 74°C.

2.16 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET

A. Fire Extinguisher Cabinet: Recessed type, 1.10 mm (l8 ga.) stainless steel body and
trim and 1.10 mm (l8 ga). solid flush door formed over 0.85 mm (20 ga.) concealed
tubular door frame, chrome plated brass lever handle, continuous hinge, baked white
enamel finish on inside and prime coat on outside. Provide a decal label lettered
"FIRE EXTINGUISHER" in 25 mm (l") red letters on each cabinet door:
Croker-Standard, No. 4200
Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Equivalent
Potter-Roemer, Equivalent

B. Fire Extinguisher Cabinet: Surface mounted type, 1.10 mm (l8 ga.) stainless steel body and
trim and 1.10 mm (l8 ga.) solid flush door formed over 0.85 mm (20 ga.) concealed tubular
door frame, chrome plated brass lever handle, continuous hinge, baked white enamel finish
on inside and prime coat on outside. Provide a decal label lettered "FIRE
EXTINGUISHER" in 25 mm (l") red letters on each cabinet door. Cabinet to be as
manufactured by:

Croker-Standard, No. 4208

Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Equivalent
Potter-Roemer, Equivalent

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Examine areas and conditions under which fire protection materials and products are
to be installed.

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3.02 INSTALLATION OF BASIC IDENTIFICATION

A. Install mechanical identification in accordance with Division-15 Basic Mechanical

Materials and Methods section "Basic Mechanical Requirements".

B. Install fire protection signs on piping in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 14
requirements.

3.03 INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION PIPING

A. Install pipes and pipe fittings in accordance with Division-15 Basic Mechanical
Materials and Methods section "Pipes and Pipe Fittings".

B. Comply with requirements of NFPA 13 and NFPA 14 for installation of fire

protection piping materials.

C. Install piping products where indicated, in accordance with manufacturer's written

instructions, and in accordance with recognized industry practices to ensure that
piping systems comply with requirements and serve intended purposes.

D. Coordinate with other work, including plumbing piping, as necessary to interface

components of fire protection piping properly with other work.

E. Install drain piping at low points of piping systems. Provide dry drum drips where
required.

F. Install sectional valves in inlet piping, at bottom of each riser, and in loops as
indicated.

G. Install water flow indicators where indicated. Mount supervisory switches on each
sectional valve.

H. Install pressure gages at top of each standpipe.

I. Install manual shutoff at each audible alarm station.

J. Install Inspector's test connection where indicated, or at most remote point from riser.

K. Do not use fire fighting water pipes to supply water for other purposes.

L. Sprinkler piping to be not less than 25 mm even if serving only one sprinkler.

M. Make sprinkler piping connections to the top of cross mains and feed mains.

N. Provide flush and test connections at ends of cross and feed mains. Minimum size to
be 25 mm.

O. Locate branch lines at not more than half branch line spacing from wall.

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3.04 INSTALLATION OF PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Install piping specialties in accordance with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials

and Methods section "Piping Specialties".

3.05 INSTALLATION OF SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS

A. Install supports and anchors, in accordance with Division-15 Basic Mechanical

Materials and Methods section "Supports and Anchors".

B. Support horizontal pipes at intervals not exceeding 3 m.

C. Support vertical pipes at every floor.

D. Support cross mains of sprinkler piping independently of branch line hangers.

Provide one hanger on each length between branch lines.

E. Install hangers without regard to location of pipe sleeves through walls. Centre pipes
in sleeves and do not use sleeves for pipe support.

3.06 INSTALLATION OF VALVES

A. Install valves in accordance with Division-15 Basic Materials and Methods section
"Valves".

B. Provide valves on mains and branches for sectionalising the system for maintenance
and operation and for flushing, draining and testing the system.

C. Provide 50 mm drain valves of the globe valve typebase of sta. Slope piping not less
than 2% towards drain valves.

D. Install alarm check valves on main water supply pipe to every fire fighting water
distribution system at source of pressure. Install, test and adjust in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.

E. Install detector check valves in horizontal position as indicated, orientated for proper
flow direction. Install by-pass meter with globe valve and check valve, in accordance
with manufacturer's installation directions.

3.07 INSTALLATION OF METERS AND GAGES

A. Install meters and gages in accordance with Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials
and Methods section "Meters and Gages".

3.08 INSTALLATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

A. Install fire protection specialties as indicated, and in accordance with NFPA 13 and
14.

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 B. Install and connect water flow alarm gong as directed.

C. Furnish wiring requirements to electrical Installer for electrical wiring of supervisory

switches.
3.09 INSTALLATION OF FIRE HOSE, RACKS, AND CABINETS

A. Install fire hose, racks and cabinets in locations and at mounting heights indicated, or
if not indicated, at heights to comply with applicable regulations of governing
authorities.

B. Furnish requirements to building trade of recesses in walls for fire hose cabinets, as
required by type and size of cabinet and style of trim, and to comply with
manufacturer's instructions.

C. Securely fasten hose racks to standpipe risers, and hose cabinets to structure, square
and plumb, to comply with manufacturers instructions.

3.10 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLERS

A. Handle, transport and store sprinklers with care to prevent damage. Use only
wrenches supplied by manufacturer to tighten sprinklers in fittings.

B. Install sprinklers only in position for which they are designed. Deflectors are to be
parallel to ceiling and frames parallel to pipe and not across.

C. Locate sprinklers on ends of branch lines not more than half sprinkler spacing from
walls or partitions.

D. Do not alter or apply ornamentation, coatings or paint to sprinklers. Exercise care

when painting sprinkler piping to avoid touching sprinklers with paint.

E. Do not attach wiring, ropes or fixtures to sprinklers or to sprinkler piping.

3.11 FLUSHING

A. Prior to connecting sprinkler risers for flushing, flush water feed mains, lead-in
connections and control portions of sprinkler piping. After fire sprinkler piping
installation has been completed and before piping is placed in service, flush entire
sprinkler system, as required to remove foreign substances, under pressure as specified
in NFPA 13. Continue flushing until water is clear, and check to ensure that debris has
not clogged sprinklers.

3.12 TESTING

A. Hydrostatic Testing: After flushing system, test sprinkler piping hydrostatically, for
period of 2 hours, at not less than 1380 kPa or at 345 kPa in excess of maximum
static pressure when maximum static pressure is in excess of 1030 kPa. Check system
for leakage of joints. Measure hydrostatic pressure at low point of each system or

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B. Repair or replace piping system as required to eliminate leakage in accordance with

NFPA standards for "little or no leakage" and retest as specified to demonstrate
compliance.

3.13 CLEANING AND INSPECTING

A. Clean and inspect fire protection systems in accordance with requirements of

Division-15 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods section "Pipes and Pipe
Fittings".

END OF SECTION 15300

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