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December 16, 2015

December 16, 2015


TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING STANDARD TES-B-106.05, Rev. 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

5.0 MATERIAL STOARGE AND DISTRIBUTION

6.0 CONTROL PANEL

7.0 DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

7.1 Detectors
7.2 Manual Release
7.3 Abort Stations
7.4 Audible and Visual Alarms
7.5 Caution and Advisory Signs

8.0 SYSTEM AND CONTROL WIRING

9.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

10.0 WARRANTY

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1.0 SCOPE

The purpose of the Standard is to provide the minimum requirements for the design,
installation, testing and commissioning of HFC-227ea (Heptafluropropane), clean agent fire
suppression system, intended to be used in the fire protection systems of National Grid SA

It is important that the fire protection of a building or facility shall be considered as a whole.
HFC-227ea System forms only a part of the available fire protection facilities, but it shall
not be assumed that their adoption necessarily removes the need to consider supplementary
measures such as the provision of portable fire extinguishers or other mobile appliances for
first aid or emergency use, or to deal with special hazards.

2.0 GENERAL

Any conflicts between the Standard and other National Grid SA Transmission Engineering
Standards (TES), related National Grid SA Material Standard Specifications (TMSS),
Standard Drawings and other international Codes and Standards shall be resolved by
National Grid SA.

Any deviations or exceptions to the Standard that provide less than the minimum
requirements of this Standard shall require a written approval of National Grid SA.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions/amendments of the following Codes and Standards at the time of
bidding or purchase shall be applicable for the equipment/material covered in this TES. In
case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to
one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the
requirement of this TES.

3.1 TES-P-119.21 Fire and Loss Prevention Requirement

3.2 ANSI American National Standards Institute

3.3 NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

3.4 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

3.5 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

3.6 FM Factory Mutual Fire Protection Approval Guide

3.7 UL Underwriters Laboratory(Fire Protection Equipment


Directory)
3.8 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

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4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

4.1 The system shall provide a HFC-227ea minimum design concentration of 7.5% by
volume for class A hazards and 9.0% by volume for Class B hazards, in all areas
and/or protected spaces, at the minimum anticipated temperature within the protected
area. System design shall not exceed 10.5% for normally occupied spaces, adjusted
for maximum space temperature anticipated, with provisions for room evacuation
before agent release.

4.2 The system shall be complete in all ways. It shall include all mechanical and
electrical installation, all detection and control equipment, agent storage containers,
HFC-227ea agent, discharge nozzles, pipe and fittings, manual release and abort
stations, audible and visual alarm devices, auxiliary devices and controls, shutdowns,
alarm interface, caution/advisory signs, and all other operations necessary for a
functional UL Listed and/or FM approved Clean Agent Suppression System.

4.3 The system(s) shall be actuated by a combination of Early Warning and/or


photoelectric detectors installed for maximum area coverage of 250 sq. ft. (23.2m2)
per detector, in both the room, underfloor and above ceiling protected spaces. If the
airflow is one air change per minute, photoelectric detectors only shall be installed
for maximum area coverage of 125 sq. ft. (11.6 sq. meter) per detector.

4.4 Detectors shall be cross-Zoned detection requiring two detectors to be in alarm


before release.

4.5 Automatic operation of each protected area shall be as follows.

4.5.1 Actuation of one (1) detector, within the system, shall:

a) Illuminated the "ALARM" on the control panel face.

b) Energize an alarm bell and/or an optional visual indicator.

c) Transfer auxiliary contacts which can perform auxiliary system functions


such as:

i) Operate door holder/closures on access doors,


ii) Transmit a signal to a fire alarm system,
iii) Shutdown HVAC equipment.

d) Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

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4.5.2 Actuation of a 2nd detector, within the system, shall:

a) Illuminate a "PRE-DISCHARGE" lamp on the control panel face.

b) Energize a pre-discharge horn or horn/strobe device.

c) Shut down the HVAC system and/or close dampers.

d) Start time-delay sequence (not to exceed 60 seconds).

e) System abort sequence is enabled at this time.

f) Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

4.5.3 After completion of the time-delay sequence, the Clean Agent System shall
discharge and the following shall occur:

a) Illuminate a "SYSTEM FIRED" lamp on the control panel face.

b) Shutdown of all power to high-voltage equipment.

c) Energize a visual indicator(s) outside the hazard in which the discharge


occurred.

d) Energize a "System Fired" audible device. (Optional)

4.5.4 The system shall be capable of being actuated by manual discharge devices
located at each hazard entrance and exit. Operation of a manual device shall
duplicate the sequence description above except that the time delay and abort
functions shall be bypassed. The manual discharge station shall be of the
electrical actuation type and shall be supervised at the main control panel.

4.6 The HFC-227ea Clean Agent System materials and equipment shall be standard
products of the supplier's latest design and suitable to perform the functions
intended. When one or more pieces of equipment must perform the same
function(s), they shall be duplicates produced by one manufacturer.

4.7 All devices and equipment shall be UL Listed and/or FM approved.

4.8 Each system shall have its own supply of clean agent.

4.9 The system design can be modular, central storage, or a combination of both design
criteria.

4.10 Reserve cylinders shall be provided, filled with quantity as main and connected to
the system. Main/Reserve switch shall be installed and must be fully supervised.

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4.11 Systems shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

4.12Each supply shall be located within the hazard area, or as near as possible, as in a
cylinder room. Storage containers and accessories shall be located and arranged so
that inspection, testing, recharging, and other maintenance activities are facilitated
and interruption of protection is held to a minimum.
5.0 MATERIAL STOARGE AND DISTRIBUTION

5.1 The Clean agent shall be stored in proper storage Containers. Containers shall be
super-pressurized with dry nitrogen to an operating range of 360psi@ 70ºF (24.8bar
@ 21ºC) to 730 psi @ 70 deg. F (50 bar at 21 deg. C). If the operating pressure
specified above is not enough to fulfill the requirement, manufacturer’s higher
pressure value shall be considered. Containers shall be of high-strength low alloy
steel construction and conform to NFPA 2001.

5.2 Each container shall have three labels written in English.

5.2.1 Two labels shall be centrally positioned on both sides of the container,
directly opposite each other.

5.2.2 The third label shall be located centrally on the top of the container.

5.3 The labels shall be clearly legible and permanently attached to the container.

5.4 The label shall include the following information:

Stock Number
Type of Agent
Agent Concentrate Percentage
Manufacturer’s Name and Address
Date of Manufacture
Batch Number

5.5 Containers shall be actuated by a resettable electric actuator with mechanical


override located at each agent container or connected bank of cylinders. Non-
resetable or explosive devices shall not be permitted.

5.6 Each container shall have a pressure gauge and low pressure switch to provide visual
and electrical supervision of the container pressure. The low-pressure switch shall
be wired to the control panel to provide an audible and visual "Trouble" alarms in
the event of the container pressure drops below 290 psi (20 bar). The pressure gauge
shall be color coded to provide an easy, visual indication of container pressure.

5.7 Cylinders shall have a pressure relief provision that automatically operates to limit
the maximum cylinder pressure to that developed at 130 deg. F(55 deg. C) or at the
maximum controlled temperature limit.

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5.8 Engineered discharge nozzles shall be provided within the manufacturer's guidelines
to distribute the HFC-227ea agent throughout the protected spaces. The nozzles
shall be designed to provide proper agent quantity and distribution.

5.8.1 All piping shall be reamed, blown clear and swabbed with suitable solvents
to remove burrs, mill varnish and cutting oils before assembly.

5.8.2 All pipe work shall be painted Flame Red.

5.8.3 All pipe threads shall be sealed with Teflon tape pipe sealant applied to the
male thread only.

6.0 CONTROL PANEL

6.1 The control panel shall be PCR releasing panel

6.2 The control system and its components shall be UL listed and FM approved for use
as a local fire alarm system with releasing device service.

6.3 The control system shall perform all functions necessary to operate the system
detection, actuation and auxiliary functions.

6.4 The control system shall include battery standby power to support 48 hours and 30
minutes in alarm.

6.5 The control system shall be microprocessor based utilizing a distributed processing
concept. A single microprocessor failure shall not impact operation of additional
modules on the system.

6.6 The control system shall be capable of supporting Cross Zoned Detection.

6.7 The control system shall supply integrated 2.0 amp power supply circuitry.

6.8 Each control system have four (4) initiating circuits.

6.8.1 Each control circuit shall be capable of Class A or Class B operation.

6.8.2 Each circuit shall be capable of operating up to fifteen (15) approved


detectors for thirty (30) detectors per system.

6.8.3 Each circuit shall be capable of monitoring contact devices configured for
manual release, manual alarm, system abort, trouble input or auxiliary (non-
fire) input.

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6.9 Each control shall contain release circuits for activation of an extinguishing/
suppression system(s).

6.9.1 Each circuit shall be capable of Class B operation.

6.9.2 Each circuit shall be rated for 1.5 amp @ 24 VDC.

6.10 Each control system shall contain two (2) indicating appliance circuits for
annunciation.

6.10.1 Each circuit shall be capable of Class A of Class B operation.

6.10.2 Each circuit shall be rated for 1.5 amp @ 24 VDC.

7.0 DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

7.1 Detectors

The detectors shall be spaced and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications and the guidelines of NFPA 72.

7.2 Manual Release

7.2.1 The electric manual release switch shall be a dual action device which
provides a means of manually discharging the Suppression System when
used in conjunction with the control system.

7.2.2 The Manual Release switch of Manual Pull station shall be a dual action
device requiring two distinct operations to initiate a system actuation.

7.2.3 Manual actuation shall bypass the time delay and abort function shall cause
the system to discharge and shall cause all release and shutdown devices to
operate in the same manner as if the system had operated automatically.

7.2.4 A Manual Release switch shall be located at each entrance and exit from the
protected hazard.

7.3 Abort Stations

7.3.1 The Abort Stations shall be supervised and shall indicate a trouble condition
at the control panel, if depressed, and no alarm condition exists.

7.3.2 "Locking: or "Keyed" abort stations shall not be permitted.

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7.3.3 Abort stations shall be located within the protected area and shall be located
near the means of egress for the area and shall be of a type that requires
constant manual pressure to cause abort. The abort stations shall not be of a
type that would allow the system to be left in an aborted mode without
someone present.

7.4 Audible and Visual Alarms

7.4.1 Alarm audible and visual signal devices shall operate from the control panel.

7.4.2 A Strobe device shall be placed outside, and above, each exit door from the
protected space. Provide an advisory sign at each light location.

7.5 Caution and Advisory Signs

7.5.1 Signs shall be provided to comply with NFPA 2001 and the
recommendations of the system equipment supplier.

a. Entrance sign: (1) required at each entrance to a protected space.

b. Manual discharge sign: (1) required at each manual discharge station.

c. Flashing light sign: (1) required at each flashing light over each exit
from a protected space.

8.0 SYSTEM AND CONTROL WIRING

8.1 All system wiring shall be furnished and installed by the contractor. Moreover, All
wiring for fire protective signalling systems shall comply with Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and ANSI/IEEE C2.

8.2 All wiring shall be installed in rigid galvanized steel conduit (RSC), or conduit, and
must be installed and kept separate from all other building wiring.

8.3 All system components shall be securely supported independent of the wiring. Runs
of conduit and wiring shall be straight, neatly arranged, properly supported, and
installed parallel and perpendicular to walls and partitions.

8.4 The sizes of the conductors shall be those specified by the manufacturer. Color-
coded wire shall be used. All wires shall be tagged at all junction points and shall be
free from shorts, earth connections (unless so noted on the system drawings) and
crosses between conductors. Final terminations between the control panel and the
system field wiring shall be made under the direct supervision of a factory-trained
representative.

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8.5 All wiring shall be installed by qualified individuals, in a neat and workmanlike
manner, to conform to the National Electrical Code, Article 725 and Article 760,
except as otherwise permitted for limited energy circuits, as described in latest
edition of NFPA 70. Wiring installation shall meet all local, state, province and/or
country codes.

8.6 The complete system electrical installation, and all auxiliary components, shall be
connected to earth ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

9.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

9.1 After the system installation has been completed, the entire system shall be checked
out, inspected and functionally tested by qualified and trained supplier personnel, in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures and NFPA standards.

9.2 All containers and distribution piping shall be checked for proper mounting and
installation. The piping shall be pneumatically tested in a closed circuit for a period
of 10 minutes at 40 psig (276 kPa). At the end of the 10 minutes, the pressure drop
shall not exceed 20 percent of the test pressure. A flow test using nitrogen or an inert
gas shall be performed on the piping network to verify that flow is continuous and
that the piping and nozzles are unobstructed.

9.3 All electrical wiring shall be tested for proper connection, continuity and resistance
to earth.

9.4 The complete system shall be functionally tested, in the presence of National Grid
SA representative, and all functions, including system and equipment interlocks,
must be operational at least five (5) days prior to the final acceptance tests.

9.5 Contractor shall submit a "Test Plan" describing procedures to be used to test the
control system(s). The Test Plan shall include a step-by-step description of all tests
to be performed and shall indicate the type and location of test apparatus to be
employed. The tests shall demonstrate the operational and installation requirements
of this specification have been met. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of
SEC representative and shall not be conducted until the Test Plan has been approved.

9.6 The tests shall demonstrate that the entire control system functions as designed and
intended. All circuits shall be tested: automatic actuation, solenoid and manual
actuation, HVAC and power shutdowns, audible and visual alarm devices and
manual override of abort functions. Supervision of all panel circuits, including AC
power and battery power supplies, shall be tested and qualified.

9.7 A room pressurization test shall be conducted, in each protected space, to determine
the presence of openings which would affect the agent concentration levels.All
testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001, Appendix B.

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9.8 If room pressurization testing indicates that openings exist which would result in
leakage and/or loss of the extinguishing agent, the installing contractor shall be
responsible for coordinating the proper sealing of the protected space(s) by the
general contractor or his sub-contractor or agent. The general contractor shall be
responsible for adequately sealing all protected space(s) against agent loss or
leakage. The installing contractor shall inspect all work to ascertain that the
protected space(s) have been adequately and properly sealed. THE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE REPSONSIBLE FOR THE
SUCCESS OF THE ROOM PRESSURIZATION TESTS. If the first room
pressurization test is not successful, in accordance with these specifications, the
installing contractor shall direct the general contractor to determine, and correct, the
cause of the test failure. The installing contractor shall conduct additional room
pressurization tests, at no additional cost to the owner, until a successful test is
obtained. Copies of successful test results shall be submitted to the owner for record.

9.9 The installing contractor shall provide two (2) inspections of each system installed
under this contract, during the one-year warranty period. The first inspection shall
be at the six-month interval, and the second inspection at the 12-month interval, after
system acceptance. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the
manufacturer's guidelines and the recommendations of the NFPA 2001.

Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide operational training
to the concerned National Grid SA personnel. Each training session shall include
control panel operation, manual and (optional) abort functions, trouble procedures,
supervisory procedures, auxiliary functions and emergency procedures.

9.10 Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide complete operation
and maintenance instruction manuals, four (4) copies for each system, to National
Grid SA. All aspects of system operations and maintenance shall be detailed,
including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of
the system design, sequence of operation and drawing(s) illustrating control logic
and equipment used in the system. Checklists and procedures for emergency
situations, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance operations and procedures shall
be included in the manual.

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