SECTION 15300

FIRE PROTECTION

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

All sections under this Division shall be subject to the requirement of the General
Conditions and other provisions of this section.

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONS

The work to be done under this Division of the specifications shall be the supply of labor
and materials, the complete system fabrication, including all materials incidental to the
proper completion of the Fire Protection Works specified herein and indicated in the
drawings, except those portions of the work which are expressly stated to be done by
others. All works shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations.
These specifications are intended to provide a broad outline of the required installation,
but are not intended to include all details of design and construction.

1.3 WORK INCLUDED

Under this section of the Specifications, provide all materials and equipment and perform
all the work necessary for the complete execution of all the Fire Protection Works as
shown on the Fire Protection Drawings, as herein specified, or both except as otherwise
excluded, and which without excluding the generality of the foregoing shall not be limited
to the following principal items of work:

a. Installation of automatic sprinkler system for all floors areas indicated in the
Drawings.

b. Supply, delivery and installation of Fire Pump, Jockey Pump, Pump Controllers,
piping connections between Pumps and Fire Tank and all accessories needed to run
the system smoothly. Fire Tank to be done by others.

c. Supply and installation of combined wet stand and hydrant pipe risers, fire hose
cabinets and accessories branchlines, crossmains, sidemains, feedmains, inspector
test points and hose header and auxiliary drain lines.

d. Supply and installation of fire department connections, testing header, alarm check
valve; check valves, zone valves, flow switches, floor control valves.

e. Supply and installation of fire pump and jockey pump and furnishing of related
materials and accessories.

f. Supply of tools and stock of spare sprinkler heads, for each type of sprinkler in
accordance with NFPA-13.

g. Installation of dry chemical type portable extinguishers.

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 h. Complete testing and commissioning of all Fire protection Systems.

i. Painting of piping and equipment.

j. Supply and installation of pipe sleeves including sealants of pipe sleeves.

k. Installation of drainage piping, fittings, valves, up to drain stub-out from inspector test
and auxiliary drains to be connected to Plumbing drain pipe contractor to verify
actual location during construction.

l. Grouting of openings in floors and walls after all conduits or pipes are placed and
sealing of all such opening is not used.

m. Supply and installation of miscellaneous materials such as flanges, welding

accessories and other consumables required to complete the work.

n. Preparation and submittal of As-built Drawings and equipment manuals. Conduct

building operators training for the basic equipment operation and maintenance prior
to turnover of works.

o. All items necessary for the completion and operation of the Fire Protection System.
Such items whether mentioned or not specified in the plans or specifications but
necessary for the basic operation of the system must be included in the Scope Work.

1.4 CODES, INSPECTION, PERMITS AND FEES

a. The work under this contract is to be installed according to the latest requirements of
the following:

Fire Protection - Fire Code of the Philippines PD 1185

National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Codes Nos. 13, 14,
20
Philippine Insurance Rating Association
Rules and Regulations of the City of Quezon City

Nothing contained in these specifications or shown on the drawings shall be

construed as to conflict with National and Local Ordinances or Laws governing the
installation of Fire Protection Work, and all such laws and ordinances are hereby
made part of these specifications. The Contractor is required to meet the
requirements thereof.

b. Codes and standards of the following organizations other than mentioned above are
referenced in under this section:

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

FM Engineering, Inc. 1987 Approval Guide
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

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 c. All construction permits and fees required for this work shall be obtained by and at
the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish the Construction
Manager/Architect, the Engineers, and the Owner final certificates of inspection and
approval from the proper government authorities after the completion of the work.
The Contractor shall prepare all shop drawings, as-built plans and all other
paperwork required by the approving authorities.
d. Approval from authorities of all plans for construction shall be secured by the
Contractor.

e. Approval of the contract documents by the Fire Department and/or by the Philippine
Insurance Rating Association (PIRA) shall be obtained by the Contractor.

f. Approval of the complete shop drawings including the hydraulic calculations based
on actual field conditions, and subsequent revisions to these submittals shall be
obtained by the Contractor from the above-mentioned authorities before the start of
work and the procurement of imported materials.

g. Fees required by above-mentioned authorities for approval of the contract

documents and shop drawings shall be borne by this Contractor.

1.5 RECORD DRAWINGS

a. The Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, keep a record of all deviations
of the actual installation from that shown on the Contract Drawings.

b. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall submit five (5) copies of As-built
drawings, indicating the work actually and finally installed, including new information
not originally shown in Contract Drawings, to the Construction
Manager/Engineer/Architect for approval as to conformance with the design
concepts and compliance with pertinent Code provisions.

c. Approval of the As-built drawings by the Construction Manager/Engineer/Architect

shall be a requirement for final acceptance of the completed works for final payment.

1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS, SAMPLES AND OTHER SUBMITTALS

a. Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Construction Manager/Architect for

approval the following:

1. Dimensional layout-drawings or shop drawings of all system pipings.

2. List of miscellaneous materials proposed including pipe, fittings, valves, etc.,

accessories, identifying the manufacturer and type.

3. Sample of following items with corresponding catalogues:

i. Pipes and fittings

ii. Fire hose cabinet
iii. Sprinkler heads
iv. Pipe sleeves
v. Pipe hangers and supports

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 4. Field test reports

5. Such other shop drawings as indicated on the plans or as the Construction

Manager/Engineer/Architect may require.

b. All drawing and calculations should be signed and sealed by the Contractor’s
Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer or Sanitary Engineer.

c. All drawings, etc., shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of field requirements to

allow ample time for checking and no extension of the Contract Time will be granted
this Contractor, by reason of his failure to this respect.

d. All submittals shall be complete and shall contain all required and detailed
information.

1.7 COORDINATION

a. Coordinate schedules of installation with work of other trades.

b. Systems provided shall be complete and operable and shall include required
accessories, fastenings and supports.

c. Determine required location, arrangement and quantities of equipment and materials

from drawings, schedules and specifications.

d. All equipment shall be installed in strict accordance with manufacturer’s

recommendations.

e. Certain items of work specified in other contracts require connections to Fire

Protection equipment; Contractor shall provide such connections as required.

1.8 GUARANTEE

a. This Contractor shall guarantee that the Fire Protection System is free from all
defective workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one (1) year
from the date of acceptance of the work. Any defects, appearing within the
aforesaid period shall be remedied by this Contractor at his own expense.

b. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless, the Owner, the Construction
Manager, the Architect from and against all liability for damages arising from injuries
or disabilities to persons or damage to property occasioned by any act or omission
of the Contractor or any of his Sub-contractors, including any and all expenses, legal
or otherwise which may be incurred by the Owner, the Construction Manage, the
Architect, in the defense of any claim, action or suit.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

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 a. Basis of Design: All areas fall under Light Hazard Occupancy.

b. Heads shall be installed as indicated on the plans. Where actual conditions will
make this location of heads obstructed by lighting fixtures or part of the building, etc.,
this Contractor shall relocate same as required in the Code at no extra expense to
the Owner.

c. Layout of sprinkler heads in entrance lobbies shall be centered and symmetrical with
respect to walls, partitions, subject to the approval of the Construction
Manager/Architect.

d. Provide inspector’s test connections for each system, located after the flow switch,
with the test valve located at an accessible point.

2.2 SPRINKLER HEADS

a. Description: Automatic, solder fillet type, upright, pendants, or sidewall heads.

Heads shall from a single manufacturer having the same “K” of “5.6”. Sprinkler
heads brand subject for approval of Project Engineer Incharge prior to
implementation.

Application Type

Exposed or no ceiling Standard automatic, upright type, 15mm dia. Orifice,

74’C (165’F) natural brass

Typical ceiling area Quick response sprinklers 55 sec. ½ ft. ½ max.

Pendent type. Ceiling Concealed Finishes shall be
plain brass. Submit manufacturer’s color selection
to the Architect for approval.

Side Wall Standard automatic, upright type, 15mm dia. Orifice,

74’C (165’F) natural brass

b. Spare Sprinkler Heads; Furnish as specified hereunder of each type and rating
together with maintenance service tools complete with glass covered box or cabinet.

Extended coverage side wall (74’) - 24 pieces

Others - 10 pieces each type

2.3 ELECTRICAL WORKS

All electrical works, i.e. conduit work and writing shall be done by Electrical Sub-
contractor. This Sub-contractor shall furnish and install all flow alarm switches, limit
switches, pressure switches, etc., and turnover same for wiring to the Electrical Sub-
contractor.

2.4 SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART

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 System operation and maintenance chart shall be submitted to the Construction
Manager/Architect upon completion. This includes among others the locations of the
control and care of the new equipment.

2.5 DRAIN VALVES

Drain valves into drainage system shall not cause property damages; drain valves at
upper floor shall be thru slop sink equivalent.

2.6 WARRANTY

a. A warranty for a period of one (1) year shall be provided against failure of components
resulting from normal use and/or factory defects.

b. The Contractor shall be able to furnish adequate replacement parts, service and
engineering facilities, to maintain satisfactory operation and maintenance at all times
during period of warranty.

c. Complete operating, maintenance instruction, system components and layout in five

(5) copies shall be furnished to the Construction Manager/Architect at an acceptance
of the system.

PART 3 – BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

3.1 GENERAL

a. Coordinate exact location of piping and equipment with the Construction

Manager/Architect before installation.

b. Requirements as to pipe chases, etc., are indicated on drawings and the General
Contractor shall provide these, any variation of these, this Contractor request the
other Contractors to notify him in writing before work is started.

c. Where materials are not specifically described, they shall be of a kind best adapted to
the purpose for which they are used and shall be subject to approval of the
Construction Manager/Architect.

d. The materials required for construction work shall be storage where directed, adjacent
to construction work, and in such manner as not to interfere with storage of materials
of other contractors.

e. The Contractor shall locate all valves and similar items where they are easily
accessible for operation, inspection and repair.

3.2 PIPING - GENERAL

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 a. Where American Standards are specified, other approved national or local standards
may be acceptable, provided copies of these standard specifications are forwarded to
the Construction Manager/Architect for his written approval.

b. Deviation from piping specification:

1. If pipe wall thickness specified is not available, use net heavier wall
thickness.

2. General: Specific deviations from the requirements of the drawings may be

requested by the Contractor. Such requests may be accompanied by a
complete design analysis which demonstrates equivalent performance
characteristics and compliance with the requirement of the fire protection or
other applicable codes. All deviations shall be subject to review and approval
by the Construction Manager/Architect.
3. Submit to Construction Manager/Architect; for approval, design computations
based upon design conditions for pipings as stated on drawings.

3.3 FIRE PROTECTION PIPING

a. All pipes shall comply to the following standards:

1. B.I. Schedule 40, black steel pipes as per ASTM - A-53-1980

2. B.I. Schedule 80, ASTM A53-1980

b. Welding of flanges and torch cutting is strictly prohibited inside the building.
Welding and cutting are to be done at Contractor’s shop.

c. Minimum Wall Thickness:

Pipe Sizes Wall Thickness

25mm (1”) dia. thru 100mm (4”) dia. Schedule 40

150mm (6”) dia. and larger Schedule 80

a. Joints:

Pipe Sizes Type of Joints

50mm (2”) dia. and smaller Threaded

65mm (2-1/2”) dia. and larger Flanged or Mechanical
Grooved Couplings

b. FITTINGS:

1. General:

i. Material wall thickness and pressure class: As specified in “Piping

Materials”, this Section.

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 ii. Use long radius fittings, except where space limitations require
short radius.

iii. Reducing fittings shall be standard single piece forged or molded.

2. Welding Fittings:

i. Mitering of the pipe to form elbows, notching straight pipe to form

tees, and similar construction will not be acceptable.

ii. Fabrication at Contractor’s shop shall use welding tees for all
socket-welded piping and for all field fabricated branch tees in butt
welded end piping with appropriate flanges.

3. Pipe Flanges: Steel flanges mating with cast iron flanges or steel
equipment flanges shall have the same facing as mating flange.

4. Unions: Union patent shall not be used except in Fire Hose Cabinets.

3.4 VALVES - GENERAL

a. NFPA 13: All valves shall be of same manufacturer for each class of piping
insofar as possible for entire project. Valves shall be of Crane, Powell, Jenkins,
Centerline, or Hattersly manufacturer, or as specified hereinafter.

b. Gate Valves: Disc type permitting repacking under pressure when wide open.

c. Gate Valves shall be indicating with supervisory switch, O.S. and Y type.

d. Valves shall bear manufacturer permanently affixed stamp or tag indicating

manufacturer; catalog number, pressure, temperature rating.

e. Valve Engs:

1. Steel valves: Screwed or flanged or as shown on drawings.

2. Bronze valves: Screwed

f. Furnish all valves an accessory materials necessary for piping not shown on
drawings as follows:

g. Connections to metering instruments including pressure gages, controllers, traps,

and appurtenances required for proper functioning of instruments and controls.

h. Temporary valves and accessories required for placing equipment into initial
service.

i. Piping 50mm (2”) and smaller required for proper operation of piping system and
equipment, including drain valves required to drain all low points in piping; no
additional compensation will be allowed for drain valves 50mm (2”) and smaller
and not exceeding 2.1M Pa (300 psi) pressure classification.

j. Stem Arrangements:

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 1. Steel valves and cast iron valves: Outside screw and yoke with rising stem,
except as noted otherwise in “Piping Materials”, this Section.

2. Bronze valves 50mm (2”) and smaller: Inside screw and rising stem, union
bonnets.

3. Noncorrosive stem finish on all valves.

k. Gate valve discs: Solid or flexible single disc wedge type.

l. Valve seats:

1. Globe valves: Renemable all sizes except forged steel and high pressure
cast steel valves where manufacturer’s standard is integral seats.

2. Gate valves: Renemable seats for valves 65mm (2-1/2”) and larger.

3.5 SYSTEM CONTROL VALVES

a. Supply Main Valves:

1. Sectional controlling valves shall be installed at approximate points as

shown on the plans.

2. Type: Gate, outside screw and yoke.

3. Material: Cast iron body, bronze fitted, solid disc conforming to ASTM
Specification A-126 Class B.

4. Pressure Class: 1.7 Kpa (250 psi) WOG.

5. Ends: Flanged compatible with pipe ends.

6. Valve pits shall be constructed in accordance with the basic requirements

of NFPA 24 (latest edition)

b. Inside Valves:

1. Install as control and as required.

2. Type: Gate, OS and Y with electrical contact. One (1) N.C. which shall
open when valve is partially or totally put in close position.

c. Material: Steel body bronze fitted, solid disc, conforming to ASTM B62
specifications.

1. Pressure Class: 1.7 Kpa (250 psi) WOG.

2. Ends. Flanged compatible with pipe ends.

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 3. Operating Wheels: Hands wheel except for valves mounted inside ceiling
or overhead shall be provided with chain operated wheels. Use galvanize
chains.

3.6 DRAIN VALVES

1. Drain valves: Drain valve for inspection test pipe shall be 25mm (1”)
globe.

3. Route discharge from drain valves to nearest floor or equipment drain.

3.7 CHECK VALVES

1. Smaller than 75mm (3”): Swing check with hinged disc bronze body and
composition disc.

2. 75mm (3”) to 250mm (10”): Wafer Type

3.8 FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS OR COUPLINGS

a. Flexible couplings with flange ends shall be provided at pump’s suction and
discharge lines. For risers, flanged coupling with rubber material shall not be
allowed.

b. Mechanical grooved coupling maybe used for risers at intermediate floors only and
shall have a minimum rated working pressure of 2.1 Mpa (300 psi).

c. Pressure and temperature rating: Same as connecting pipe unless otherwise noted
on drawings.

d. Location: Where shown on drawings.

e. Flanges: Same as connecting pipe; use split metal retaining rings between pipe
flange and rubber.

f. Manufacturer: 80A Ltd., Flexonica Division of Calumet Hecla, and Victaulic, or

approved equal.

g. Submit brochure or sample and installation drawing for approval.

3.9 PRESSURE GAGES:

a. Indicating gages and accessories brand are subject for Project Engineer Incharge
prior to implementation.

b. Accuracy: Within 3% of scale range.

c. Pressure gages shall be conveniently located for easy reading from equipment when
operation functions are being performed on equipment.

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 3.10 FIRE PROTECTION SUPPORTS:

a. Risers shall be adequately supported by attachments direct to the riser or by hanger

located on the horizontal connection close to the rise. Supports shall be provided at
the ground level and at each level and at the topmost level of the riser. Clamps
supporting pipes by means of set screw shall not be used.

b. Sway Bracings:

1. Purpose: To prevent feed and crossmains piping oscillation.

2. Branch lines: No bracing is required.

3. Lateral bracing: Shall withstand a force equal to 50% of the weight of the
piping valves and water contained in the pipe.

4. Small branches: Shall not be used to hold larger piping; branch lines shall not
hold cross-mains.

5. Anchorage: Piping shall not be secured to two (2) dissimilar parts of the
buildings, such as a wall and a roof which will move differently.

6. Slenderness ratio: Shall not exceed 200.

c. Pipe Hangers:

1. Design load: Water filled pipe plus 110 kg. (250 lbs) applied at the point of
hanging.

2. Supports: Shall be independent of the ceiling sheathing or ceiling suspensions

system.

3. Anchorage in concrete: Approved inserts may be used for the support of

hangers. The use of wood or lead sheet plugs will not be permitted.
Expansion on shields should preferable be used to a horizontal position in the
sides of concrete beams.

4. Increaser couplings: Shall be attached immediately adjacent to the expansion

shields.

5. Expansion shields in vertical position: When pipe 100mm (4”) and larger are
supported entirely by expansion shields in the vertical position, the supports shall
be spaced not more than 3m (10 ft.) apart. Holes in concrete for expansion
shield shall be made of the proper size and depth, as specified for the type of
expansion shield used, to provide a uniform contact with the shield over its entire
length and circumstances.

6. Expansion shields in horizontal position (in the side of concrete beams): Shall be
above the centerline of the beam and well above the bottom reinforcement.

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 7. Pipes run through concrete beams: Use sleeves at least two (2) sizes larger than
the piping.

8. Power driven studs: Is not acceptable.

9. Maximum distance between hangers: Not more than 3.7m (12”) for sizes 25mm
(1”) and 4.6m for 40mm (1-1/2”) and larger except for hangers of cross mains.

10. Hangers on branch lines: There shall be at least one (1) hanger for each
length of pipe. The minimum distance between hangers and upright sprinkler
heads shall be as follows:

Size of Hanger Minimum Distance

13mm (1/2”) or less 75mm (3”)

Greater than 13mm (1/2”) dia. up to

25mm (1”) dia. 150mm (6”)

More than 25mm (1”) dia. 300mm (12”)

11. Hangers on crossmains: There shall be one (1) hanger between each two (2)
branch lines.

12. Hangers on feedmains: There shall be at least one (1) hanger for each 4.6M
(15’) of pipe.

13. Hanger manufacturer shall provide details of building steel points of restraints,
end movements and limiting reactions.

3.11 PIPING INSTALLATION:

a. General

1. Parallel to building lines and other piping.

2. Install essentially as shown; modify as required to clear building structure and

openings lights, ducts, and other services.

3. Piping, including instrument tubings, shall not be run exposed in finished spaces
except where shown otherwise.

4. Provide sufficient unions and flanged connections to permit dismantling and

removing equipment for maintenance, whether or not so shown on drawings.

b. Spacing: Adequate to permit servicing valves and replacing sections of pipe.

3.12 PIPE SLEEVES

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 a. Provides sleeves for all piping passing through building structure, except where
otherwise shown on drawings.

b. Materials: PVC Pipes or Steel Pipes

c. Installation:

1. Clearance: Minimum clearance between the pipe and sleeve shall be not less
than 25mm (1”) for pipes 25” (1”) dia. through 75mm (3”) dia. and 50mm (2”) for
pipe sizes 100mm (4”) dia. and larger. Sleeve sizes shall in all cases, be
adequate to accommodate caused by thermal expansion.

2. Install sleeves 75mm (3”) above finished floors, flush with walls and ceiling.

3. Sleeve ends in finished spaces:

Escutcheon, split type with concealed hinge, chromium plated.

Size: Completely cover sleeve.

Fit closely to building surface; allow for raised end of floor sleeves.

Allow free thermal movement of pipe.

4. Finished spaces are considered to be any space not concealed by a ceiling or

within a machine room space.

3.13 VALVE INSTALLATION

a. Install all valves with stems horizontally or vertically above.

b. Where possible, locate all valves for convenient operation and maintenance from
floors.

c. Install as recommended by manufacturer to prevent distortion of body.

d. Replace any gland packing which is determined to be in deteriorated or unsatisfactory

condition.

3.14 PIPE JOINTS AND JOINTING METHODS

a. Welding shall be done in accordance with methods sets forth in the American National
Standards Institute for Power Piping, ANSI B.31.1.0-1967 and including Addenda
ANSI B.31.1.0a-1971 and ANSI B.31.1.0-b-1971:

1. Metallic are process, in accordance with Codes for pressure piping.

2. Shielded are or coated electrodes specifically designed for pipe materials,

standard ASTM A233 on carbon steel pipe.

3. Use only one welding operator on each joint

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 4. Thoroughly grind or wire brush each weld pass and remove all welding slags
and defective material before next pass is applied.

5. Welds shall be neat, remove excessive spatter by chipping or grinding.

b. Threaded joints:

1. Threaded type: ANSI B2.1 where required, taper pipe thread.

2. Clean-out threads, ream pipe ends and remove all burrs.

3. Apply suitable lubricating, non-corrosive, flexible pipe joint compound to male

threads only.

c. Flanged joints:

1. Make up all flanges prior to completing last weld in connecting piping;

alignment of piping shall be correct without forcing or drifting, except for cut
short indicated on drawings:

2. Coat all bolt threads with a suitable lubricant, Crane “Anti-seize” thread
compound or approved equal.

3. Make up joints having “Flexitallic” type gaskets by taking up bolts until flange
faces touch gage rings; retighten to same position after piping warm-up.

4. After piping has been heated to operating temperature for 48 hours, recheck
bolting to restore initial bolt tension.
5. Flange Facing: Male and Female Groove

6. Gasket: Graphite coaled asbestos flange

65mm (2-1/2”) 75mm (3”) flange : 0.8mm (1/2”) thick.

100mm (4”) 150mm (6”) : 1.6mm (1/16”) thick

200mm (8”) and up : 3.2mm (1/8”) thick

3.15 PAINTING AND EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

a. Pipe painting shall be required after installation and test. And before the installation
of ceiling fixtures or boards, all piping shall be painted with two (2) coats of gloss
quick drying enamel. Color code shall comply with ANSI Standards A13.1-1956, or
as required in this Section, by the Architect or by the Philippine Building Code.

b. Identify all piping and equipment as herein specified.

c. Contractor shall submit list of proposed wording for identifying pipe contents and
equipment unless wording is specified herein. Add identification of nominal
conditions (pressure, temperature, etc.). Apply only after painting is complete.

d. Markers:

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 1. Type: Self-sticking markers indicating contents of pipe, or signboards which
shall be made of #14 ga. BI sheet with baked enamel finish paint and letter
instructions as shown on the plans. Additional signboards as may be required
and not specified herewith shall be furnished at no extra costs.

2. Signboards shall be mounted on the equipment or wall nearest the equipment

unobstructed for easy identification and reading.

e. Lettering:

1. Size: Use 50mm (2”) high letters for pipes with outer covering 75mm (3”)
diameter or larger, use 25mm (1”) high letters for pipes with outer covering
smaller than 75mm (3”) diameter.

2. Lettering subject to approval of Engineer.

3. Color code: Yellow with black lettering.

f. Directional Arrows:

1. Same colors as identification marker.

2. Locate at each identification marker.

3. Point away from identification marker and in direction of flow.

g. Banding:
1. Type: Self-sticking tape, 38mm (1-1/2”) wide.

2. Same color as background of identification markers when used.

3. Apply completely around pipe to anchor each end of each marker.

h. Location:

1. Use markers and directional flow arrows within equipment rooms and
tunnels.

2. Use color coded banding on pipe concealed within ceiling.

3. Each 15.2M (50’) interval on long continuous lines.

4. Intersection with chases and shafts.

i. Banding color code:

Service Color Code

Fire Protection Red

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 j. Chart: Provide chart of banding code listed above in frame and mounted under
suitable plastic cover. Chart shall be mounted where directed by the Engineer.

k. Fire Protection Sprinkler heads shall not be painted.

3.16 VALVE IDENTIFICATION

a. Tag all valves with brass tags attached in a permanent and neat manner.

b. Tags shall be not less than 25mm (1”) in diameter, with black etched numbers
13mm (1/2”) high.

1. Valve numbers shall be in sequential order.

2. Do not duplicate valve numbers.

c. Provide printed valve directory for piping systems; list the following:

1. Each valve number

2. The associated manufacturer names

3. Manufacturer’s figure or model number.

3.17 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

a. Furnish and install as indicated on the drawings. Units shall be approved by the
Fire Department having jurisdiction and UL listed. Mounting shall be inside fire
hose cabinets and as shown on Drawings.

b. Types and Locations

1. 10 lbs CO2
Dry Chemical – Inside Fire Box Cabinets, Pump room, Fan room,
Telephone room, machine and other energized room.

2. 10 lbs FE-36
PFE - Common Lobby and Main Entrance reception.

3. 50 lbs CO2 (Wheeled Type)

PFE - LVSG room.

c. Types and quantity of portable fire extinguisher shall be as per final approval and
recommendations of Local Fire Department having jurisdiction.

d. A metal name plate indicating indelible letters of the correct specifications and/or
standard catalog product of the Portable Fire Extinguisher and the reputable
manufacturer brand name and UL Listing shall be properly attached to the
assembly at a location such that the information written thereon can be
conveniently read by all concerned.

3.18 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

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 a. General:

1. Before erection, remove all foreign material from pipe.

2. During construction:

i. Cap or otherwise protect all expose finished pipe ends during storage and
erection.

ii. Close ends of all partially erected systems.

iii. Remove all temporary preservative coatings from valves and accessories.

b. Upon completion of construction, clean the entire piping system using the
following procedure in sequence.

1. Hydraulically flush entire system to remove construction debris.

2. Remove and clean all strainers in the system.

c. Contractor shall be responsible for malfunctioning of equipment due to presence

of foreign material in piping. Contractor shall clean, repair, or replace all
malfunctioning or damage equipment with additional compensation.
END OF SECTION

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