TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 INTRODUCTION DESIGN BASIS AND SYSTEMS PROVIDED DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL TERMS LIST OF UNIT OF MEASUREMENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
1. 2. 3. 4. FIRE PUMP UNITS WET RISER / HOSE REEL SYSTEM AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE CO2 SYSTEM

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1. 2. 3. 4. INSPECTION SCHEDULE TESTING SCHEDULE CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FORMS FOR INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

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SCHEDULE OF SUB VENDORS MANUFACTURERS MANUALS / TECHNICAL CATALOGUES REFERENCE DRAWING

1. FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

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INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this document is to guide the on the steps to be followed during os instllation of DIPLOMAT HOTEL of Bahrain, All fire fighting systems are designed and installed to full fill the client / consultant & local civil defence requirements. The following Fire fighting systems are provided :1) Fire Pump Units 2) Fire Hose Reel & Wet Riser System 3) Automatic Sprinkler System We know that the efficiency and effectiveness of the system mainly depends upon proper maintenance of the system. Training to the Operating people plays a major role in fighting the Fire. Therefore the system shall be operated and maintained by trained personnel as per guidelines given in this manual.

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DESIGN BASIS AND SYSTEM PROVIDED

The Fire Protection systems for the Diplomat Service Apartments has been designed to meet the Rules and Regulations of Local Authorities, Requirements of Technical Specifications of the project, N.F.P.A . & B.S. standards etc. The following are the systems provided in this project.

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Description of Systems Provided Water Based Systems. Fire Pump Units Fire Pump Units Fire Pump Units Wet Riser System Fire Hose Reel system Automatic Sprinkler system

Location / Area Details For Sprinkler system from basement to 6th floor For Sprinkler system from 7th to Terrace floor Wet Riser / Hose Reel System Wet Riser LV for all Floors Auto Fire Hose Reel for all Floors All Floors of the building Terrace Floor Terrace Floor Terrace Floor

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GAS Based Systems. CO2 system for LV room CO2 system for Transformer room CO2 system for Generator room

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DEFINITION OF TECHINICAL TERMS

CLASS A FIRE
Fires in ordinary combustible materials, like wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics.

CLASS B FIRE
Fire in flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-base paints, lacquers and flammable gases.

CLASS C FIRE
Fires that involve emerged electrical equipment cables.

CONTROL VALVE
A valve that controls the flow of water to a water based fire protection system.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
The immediate action to bring the system as operative when an inspection of any system / component reveals a deficiency in any of the conditions.

FIRE PUMP
A pump supplying water at the flow and pressure required by the water based system.

HOSE BOX
An enclosure for fire hose reel & wet riser landing valve.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Operation of a system without human intervention.

MANUAL OPERATION
Operation of a system or it is components through human action.

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

A valve that controls the system pressure to required operating pressure.

SPRINKLER
Nozzle with a glass bulb contains liquid, intended to operate due to bursting of bulb, which senses the heat.

SYSTEM PRESSURE
The normal water pressure maintained in the piping by fire pump.

SERVICE PRESSURE
The normal operating pressure indicated on the gauge and name plate of a fire extinguisher.

MAINTENANCE
Work performed to keep equipment / system operable or to make repairs.

SUPERVISION
An equipment to monitor the system status and indicating abnormal conditions.

FREQUENCY

The time interval between successive inspection / Testing / maintenance.

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LIST OF UNIT OF MEASUREMENTS

Parameter Flow Pressure Time Length Mass Temperature Power Current Voltage Name of Unit Cubic Meter per hour Bar Second Meter Kilogram Degree Celsius Watts Ampires Volts Unit Symbol M3/hr Bar Sec M Kg C W Amps V Conversion Factor 1 M3/hr = 4.4USGPM 1 Bar =105 Pa =14.2 PSI 60 Sec=1 Minute 1ft = 0.305 M 1 pound = 0.454 kg 5/9(F 32) = C 1 W = 1000 mW 1A= 1000 mA 1 V = 1000 m V

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES

Role of Individuals In Fire Fighting:

All personnel shall be instructed in the use of and response to fire alarms. They shall be instructed in the use of the code phrase to ensure transmission of an alarm under the following situations.
1. When the individual who discovers a fire must immediately go to the aid of an endangered person. 2. During a malfunction of the fire alarm system. Personal hearing the code announced should first activate the fire alarm using the nearest Manual call point and then shall execute immediately their duties. The basic response required by person is transmission. Wherever a person playing with fire, he should be aware of the safety precautions to be followed.

Requirements of Protective Equipments :

The fire department shall provide each member with the appropriate protective clothing and protective equipment to provide protection from the hazards to which the member is likely to be exposed. The protective clothing and personal protective equipment play important roles in extinguishing the fire.
Clothing and equipment that maximize worker protection shall be utilized. Tight fitting clothing shall be avoided. Loose fitting clothing provides additional thermal insulation due to air spaces. Flame resistant natural fiber garment shall be permitted to use as a layered system for added protection. The clothing shall cover potentially exposed areas as completely as possible. Flame Resistance apparel shall fit properly such that it does not interfere with the work task. The garment selected shall result in the least interference with the task, but still provide the necessary protection.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION 1. Fire Pump Units

In this project the following pumps are provided to cater the following system requirement.
For Wet Riser System

1500 LPM @ 11 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of 1No. Main & 1No. Standby - Electric Motor Driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump, Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches & Common Fire pump controller etc.
For Sprinkler System from basement to 6th floor

3100 LPM @ 2.86 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of 1No. Main & 1No. Standby Electric Motor driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump, Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches & Common Fire pump controller etc.
For Sprinkler System from 7th floor to 14th floor & Terrace floor

3100 LPM @ 5.7 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of 1No. Main & 1No. Standby Electric Motor driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump, Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches & Common Fire pump controller etc.

Fire fighting pumps are installed inside a separate fire fighting pump room in the basement floor of the building and water tanks are located near to the pumps in the basement. The delivery pressure of the pumps will ensure a minimum operating pressure of 4.5 bar at the remotest landing valve. The pressure of fire service main is maintained within the specified limit by jockey pumps. These Jockey pumps will take care of minor pressure losses in piping network which is manifested by drop in header pressure and jockey pumps will be ON/OFF controlled with pressure switch mounted on the discharge header.

If the jockey pumps cannot maintain the pressure and the pressure in the piping system falls below the set pressure, the motor driven main fire pump will automatically start (This indicates activation of water based fire protection system). In case the Main Electrically driven pump fails to start & pressure in fire service main further drops below the pre-set value, then the standby pump will automatically start. The main / standby fire pump will continue to operate until they are manually shut off. 2. Fire Hose Reel & Wet Riser System

Automatic Fire Hose Reel of 30 Mtrs. long is fixed, with in the Stainless steel cabinet which also consist of Pressure reducing type wet riser landing valves in a separate compartment at all floors as per the approved drawings. Each Fire Hose Reel are provided with 25mm dia pressure reducing valve to control the operating pressure of the system as per civil defense requirement. The Wet Riser system 65mm dia Landing Valve is also a Pressure reducing type to control the operating pressure of the system as per civil defense requirement. A Breeching inlet in a cabinet is provided near to the main entrance for Fire department uses & connection of fire tenders. 3. Automatic Sprinkler System

Automatic Sprinkler system is installed in this project as per the consultant & local civil defense approved drawings. The sprinkler system from basement to 6th floor is fed by a

separate fire pump unit & riser, the sprinkler system from 7th to Terrace floor is fed by a separate fire pump unit & riser. Each system consist of Alarm check valve assembly and its by pass arrangement, a mechanical gong is provided for each system, The Zone control valve assembly is provided for each floor to control the system at individual floors, the zone control valves are located inside a stainless cabinet at a accessable elevation from finish floor levels.

Upright type sprinklers are provided for car park area & without false ceiling areas. Concealed Pendent type sprinklers are provided in the ground floor and upper floors were false ceiling is provided. The Sprinkler System is an Automatic Detection and Actuation System.
1. In case of fire, the increase in temperature will sensed by Quartzoid Bulb Sprinklers and will burst when the temperature reaches more than rated temperature of sprinkler head. This causes the sprinkler pipe water to flow. 2. Due to the Pressure difference, the Alarm Check Valve with trim will open and the water will flow through sprinklers to spray over the area on fire.

3. The flow switch fitted in the downstream side of Zone control valve will send the signal of sprinkler system operated to Fire Alarm Panel. 4. This operation of sprinkler results in a sudden drop in the Main Line pressure, which brings the pumps in to operation to cater the water at required pressure.
5. After ensuring extinguishments of fire, STOP the Fire pump Manually.

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HIGH-PRESSURE CO2 EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

High pressure co2 fire suppression systems is provided for the following rooms in the Terrace floor of Diplomat service apartments as per approved design drawings. 1. Transformer room 2. Generator room 3. LV room Co2 system consist of fully charged co2 cylinder, manifolds, flexible connectors, vents, Discharge pressure switch, Piping network & Nozzles, etc. co2 system will be operated

automatically when the fire detection and alarm system provided inside these rooms and the control panel will energise the solenoid of pilot cylinder to actuate the co2 system.

NORMAL CONDITION: 1. All CO2 Cylinders are kept in fully charged condition. 2. All the Cylinders are connected to the manifold securely. 3. CO2 Pilot Cylinders are connected to the Fire Alarm System. 4. All the CO2 nozzles are connected to the piping. FIRE CONDITION: In case of Fire, the CO2 System can be operated in the following manners: Automatic Operation The Cross-zoned conventional detectors in the fire area will sense the smoke / heat and send the signal to the Fire Alarm Panel. Upon receipt of the fire signal from a single zone, the Panel will activate the First Stage Alarm to alert the people inside the fire area to evacuate. Upon receipt of the confirmation signal from another zone, the Second Stage Alarms (red flasher) will be activated by Fire Alarm Panel. After 30 sec of time delay from the second stage alarm, the Panel will operate the actuate the pilot CO2 cylinder of that particular room co2 main / reserve bank. This pilot gas will actuate the main co2 cylinders and flooded in the rooms through the nozzles.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance shall be performed to keep the equipment operable or to make repairs. It can be ensured by doing the following. 1. Preventive Maintenance 2. Corrective Maintenance 3. Emergency Maintenance 4. General Maintenance PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Preventive Maintenance includes, but not limited to the check points listed in Inspection Schedule and frequency of inspection. The Operation of the system components can be ensured by conduction the appropriate test as per Testing Schedule. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Corrective Maintenance includes, but not limited to the corrective actions listed in Corrective Maintenance Schedule. EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE Emergency Maintenance includes, but not limited to, repairs due to piping failures caused by impact damage, repairs to broken under ground hydrant mains and damage in wiring of detection system. GENERAL MAINTENANCE HOUSEKEEPING 1. All rooms, offices, hallways, storage rooms, and the apparatus floor shall be kept clean. 2. All areas of the station shall be adequately illuminated. 3. Smoking shall not be permitted in designated no-smoking areas. 4. First-aid supplies shall be available and clearly identified as to location. EXITS 1. All exits shall be visible and unobstructed. 2. All exits shall be marked with a readily visible sign that is illuminated. 3. Doors that might be mistaken for exits shall be marked Not an Exit. 4. Exits and exit signs shall be free of decorations, draperies, and / or furnishings. 5. Exits should be free of obstructions.

7.0 1) INSPECTION SCHEDULE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM WATER BASED SYSTEM SL. DESCRIPTION NO 1 Piping CHECK POINT FREQUENCY Annually Annually Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly

i. Damage
ii. Painting I. Physical Damage ii. Whether the valve are in normal open / Closed position iii. Properly sealed locked or supervised iv. Accessible

Isolation Control Valve

v. Free from External Leak 3 Wet Riser Landing Valve i. Accessible ii. Leakage iii. Threaded Parts 4 Fire Hose i. Damage ii. Proper Rolling 5 Hose Cabinet i. Accessible ii. Damage iii. Easy opening and closing iv. All valves, Hoses, nozzles are in good condition 6 Alarm check valve assembly i. Physical Damage ii. No leak in Valve Seat iii. All Trim Valves are in appropriate open/closed position iv. Electrical Component are in service v. Interior Parts

Monthly Annually/ after each operation Monthly Monthly Annually/ after each operation Monthly Annually/ after each operation Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Annually

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DESCRIPTION Sprinklers

CHECK POINT

FREQUENCY Annually Annually Annually Annually Monthly Annually Monthly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly

i. Corrosion
ii. Painting iii. Physical Damage iv. Orientation

Pressure Switch/Flow Switch

i. Damage ii. Wiring Connections

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Pressure Gauge Alarm Device Hanger & Support

i. Damage i. Physical Damage i. Condition (Painted or Rusted) ii. Secure attachment to structural support and piping

iii. Damaged or missed hanger

Annually

GAS BASED SYSTEM SL. DESCRIPTION NO 1 Piping CHECK POINT i. Damage ii. Painting 2 CO2 Cylinders i. In place and properly secured ii. Accessibility iii. Outlet is connected to discharge piping securely iv. Weight 3 Flexible Hose i. Damage ii. Properly connected to the piping manifold 4 5 CO2 Manual Actuation CO2 Nozzles i. Position is correct i. Connected Properly ii. Free from Obstructions FREQUENCY Annually Annually Monthly Monthly Monthly Half-Yearly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly Monthly

SL. DESCRIPTION NO 6 Detectors

CHECK POINT i. Connected Properly ii. Free from Obstructions i. Condition (Painted or Rusted) ii. Secure attachment to structural support and piping iii. Damaged or missed hanger

FREQUENCY Monthly Monthly Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Monthly Monthly Monthly

Hanger & Support

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Warning Sign Boards Pressure Switch

i. Legibility i. Damage ii. Wiring Connections

7.0 2) TESTING SCHEDULE

WATER BASED SYSTEM

Sl. NO 1 A/G Piping COMPONENT TYPE OF TEST Flow Test Hydrostatic Test 2 3 Landing Valve Isolation Valve Functional Test Operational Test Positional Test 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fire Hose reel Nozzle Alarm Valve Main Drain Valve Sprinklers Manual Release Alarm Device Functional Test Functional Test Functional Test Main Drain Test Operational Test Operational Test Functional Test FREQUENCY Annually Once in 5 Years Quarterly Quarterly Quarterly Annually Annually Annually Quarterly Annually Annually Quarterly

Flow Test
A Flow Test shall be conducted by flowing the required volume of water at the design pressure to the hydraulically most remote, highest point.

Hydrostatic Test

A Hydrostatic Test shall be conducted with a pressure of 13.5 Bar for 2 hours to ensure that the joints and pipe sections are good for Operation.
Functional / Operational Test
A Functional / Operational Test shall be conducted to check the operating conditions of the component and ensure that it is good.

Positional Test

A Positional Test to be conducted to check the position of components like valve open / close etc.

GAS BASED SYSTEM

SL. NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 COMPONENT A/G Piping Manifold Brackets CO2 Cylinders Control Head Pilot Tubing Nozzle Pressure Switch Functional Test Pneumatic Pressure Test Functional Test Functional Test TYPE OF TEST Flow Test Functional Test Hydrostatic Test FREQUENCY 5 Years Half-Yearly 10 Years Half-Yearly 3 Years Half-Yearly Half-Yearly

7.0 3) CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WATER BASED SYSTEM SL. NO 1 COMPONENT CHECK POINT i. Damaged Piping ii. Control Valves Damaged iii. Pipe Support is Damaged or Missing iv. Supervisory Devices Damaged v. Leaking vi. Corrosion 2 Wet Riser i. Leaks in outlet Landing Valve ii. Tightness of outlets 3 Fire Hose reel i. Damaged ii. Improperly Rolled 4 Nozzle i. Missing ii. Does not Operate smoothly 5 Hose Cabinet i. Damaged ii. Difficult to Open iii. Cabinet Door will not Open fully iv. All visible Supervisory Devices Damaged 8 CORRECTIVE ACTION Repair Repair or Replace Repair or Replace Repair or Replace Repair Clean or Replace and Coat with corrosion Protection Repair or Replace Gaskets Lubricate if necessary Replace Remove and keep it properly Replace with new Repair or Replace Repair Repair or Replace Repair or Replace Repair or Replace Repair

Piping

Alarm Valve i. Damaged

ii. Valve Position is not correct (Open/Close) iii. Sealing / Supervision Damaged iv. Leaking

Check and keep it in correct position Repair or Replace and seal properly Repair or Replace Gaskets

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COMPONENT Sprinklers

CHECK POINT i. Corrosion ii. Physical Damage iii. Change in Orientation

CORRECTIVE ACTION Clean Replace Check and Correct the Orientation Repair or Replace Repair or Replace Clean

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Alarm Device Hanger & Support

i. Physically Damaged i. Damaged / Missing ii. Corrosion

GAS BASED CO2 SYSTEM COMPONENT CHECK POINT i. Damaged ii. Corrosion iii. Pipe Support is Damaged or Missing iv. Leaking CO2 Cylinders i. Not easily Accessible ii. More than 10% Reduction in weight Flexible Hose i. Damaged ii. Not Properly connected to the piping manifold CO2 Nozzles i. Not properly Connected to the piping iii. Obstructions Hanger & Support i. Corroded CORRECTIVE ACTION Repair or Replace Clean or Replace and Coat with corrosion Protection Repair or Replace Repair Make it Accessible Recharge / Replace Conduct Continuity Test / Replace if required Make a proper connection Connect properly Clear the Obstructions Clean / Replace

Piping

ii. Not properly Secured to structural support and piping

Repair

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SCHEDULE OF SUB VENDORS Manufacturer

Local Contact Address

Sl. Item Description No.

Tel./ Fax Number

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746

Bhatia & Co. 1 Fire Pump Units GODWIN - UK P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain Bhatia & Co. P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain

Fire Hose Reel Cabinet Landing Valves Hose Reel & Nozzle etc

Angus USA

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746

3.

GROOVED Fittings

National, USA.

Bhatia & Co. P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746

4.

Concealed Pendent Sprinkler head

Tyco USA

Bhatia & Co. P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746

5.

Upright & side wall sprinkler head

Viking USA

Bhatia & Co. P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746

6.

Valves and trims of Sprinkler system

Viking USA

Bhatia & Co. P.O.Box : 95 Bahrain

Tel . 17730320 Fax. 17730746