Section 23 Fire Fighting System Page 1

1. GENERAL ....................................................................................................... 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 4

1.1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1.2 General ............................................................................................................ 4

1.2 REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 4

1.2.1 Electrical Installations ...................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Civil Defence Department ................................................................................ 4

2. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM............................................................................... 4

2.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1 Scope .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1.2 Codes and Standards ...................................................................................... 4

2.2 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS .................................................................................. 5

2.2.1 System Description .......................................................................................... 5
2.2.2 Sprinkler Heads ............................................................................................... 7
2.2.3 Sprinkler System Alarm Devices ..................................................................... 7
2.2.4 Alarm Valve ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2.5 Basic Trip and Retarding Chamber ................................................................. 7
2.2.6 Pressure Alarm Switches ................................................................................ 7
2.2.7 Water Motor Alarms......................................................................................... 7
2.2.8 Stop Valves ..................................................................................................... 8
2.2.9 Zoning Valve.................................................................................................... 8
2.2.10 Pressure Reducing Valve ................................................................................ 8
2.2.11 Water Flow Detectors ...................................................................................... 8
2.2.12 Drain and Test Orifice ..................................................................................... 8

2.3 WATER SUPPLY ............................................................................................ 8

2.3.1 General ............................................................................................................ 8

2.4 HOSE REELS AND HOSES ........................................................................... 8

2.4.1 General ............................................................................................................ 8
2.4.2 Cabinets .......................................................................................................... 9
2.4.3 Hose Reels with Semi-Rigid Hose ................................................................... 9

2.5 BREECHING INLET ...................................................................................... 10

2.5.1 General ......................................................................................................... 10

2.6 PIPES AND FITTINGS .................................................................................. 10

2.6.1 General .......................................................................................................... 10
2.6.2 Hangers Supports Anchors and Guide .......................................................... 11

2.7 PUMPS .......................................................................................................... 11

2.7.1 General .......................................................................................................... 11
2.7.2 Horizontal Fire Pumps ................................................................................... 11
2.7.3 Construction .................................................................................................. 12
2.7.4 Fittings ........................................................................................................... 12

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2.7.5 Electric Motor Drive ....................................................................................... 12

2.7.6 Compression Ignition Engine ......................................................................... 13
2.7.7 Controller and Transfer Switch ...................................................................... 13
2.7.8 Alarm Panel ................................................................................................... 13
2.7.9 Jockey Fire Pumps ........................................................................................ 13
2.7.10 Field Quality Control ...................................................................................... 14

2.8 WET/DRY RISERS........................................................................................ 14

2.8.1 General ......................................................................................................... 14

2.9 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ........................................................... 14

2.9.1 General .......................................................................................................... 14

2.10 FIRE BLANKETS .......................................................................................... 15

2.10.1 General ......................................................................................................... 15

2.11 FM 200 SYSTEM........................................................................................... 15

2.11.1 System description ........................................................................................ 15
2.11.2 Equipment Instruction –Plates ....................................................................... 16
2.11.3 Basic Pipes and Pipe fittings ......................................................................... 16
2.11.4 Control Panel................................................................................................. 16
2.11.5 Storage Cylinders .......................................................................................... 17
2.11.6 Discharge Valve ............................................................................................ 17
2.11.7 Discharge Nozzles ........................................................................................ 17
2.11.8 Pressure Switch ............................................................................................ 17
2.11.9 Smoke Detectors ........................................................................................... 18
2.11.10 Graphic Annuciator...................................................................................... 18
2.11.11 Battery Backup Power System .................................................................... 18
2.11.12 Alarm Horn/strobe Combination .................................................................. 18
2.11.13 Manual Pull Stations .................................................................................... 18
2.11.14 Abort Switch ................................................................................................ 18
2.11.15 Automatic Fire Dampers .............................................................................. 18
2.11.16 Basic Identification of Installation ................................................................ 19
2.11.17 Installation of Pipes and Pipe Fittings.......................................................... 19
2.11.18 Pressure Test .............................................................................................. 19
2.11.19 Flow and Compliance Test ......................................................................... 19
2.11.20 Painting ....................................................................................................... 20

2.12 KITCHEN HOOD FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM ................................................ 21

2.12.1 System description ........................................................................................ 21
2.12.2 Quality Control............................................................................................... 21
2.12.3 Warranty, Disclaimer and Limitations ............................................................ 21
2.12.4 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................. 21
2.12.5 Components .................................................................................................. 21
2.12.6 Installations ................................................................................................... 23
2.12.7 Training ......................................................................................................... 23

2.13 AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ............................................... 23

2.13.1 Codes and Standards .................................................................................... 23
2.13.2 System Description ....................................................................................... 23

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2.13.3 Environmental Factors .................................................................................. 24

2.13.4 Description of the Aerosol Generator Units ................................................... 24
2.13.5 Detection, Actuation, Alarm and Control Systems ......................................... 25
2.13.6 Total Flooding Systems Inspection and Maintenance ................................... 27

3. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................... 28

3.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................... 28

3.1.1 Scope of Work ............................................................................................... 28
3.1.2 References .................................................................................................... 28
3.1.3 Definitions ...................................................................................................... 28
3.1.4 System Description ........................................................................................ 29

3.2 TESTING, START-UP AND COMMISIONING .............................................. 29

3.2.1 General .......................................................................................................... 29

3.3 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 30

3.3.1 General .......................................................................................................... 30
3.3.2 System Spare Parts....................................................................................... 30
3.3.3 System Test Equipment ................................................................................ 31

3.4 TRAINING ..................................................................................................... 31

3.4.1 General .......................................................................................................... 31
3.4.2 System Supervision Training ......................................................................... 31
3.4.3 Other Staff Training ....................................................................................... 32

3.5 SUBMITTALS ............................................................................................... 32

3.5.1 Record Drawings ........................................................................................... 32
3.5.2 Test Records ................................................................................................. 32

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1. GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.1.1 Scope

1 This Section specifies the requirements for firefighting systems.

1.1.2 General

1 The Clauses in this Specification and all other information provided in the Project
Documentation shall be considered to be a minimum requirement for performance and
quality.

2 All electrical and electronic equipment shall be designed, manufactured, erected and tested to
the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards.

1.2 REGULATIONS
1.2.1 Electrical Installations

1 All electrical installations shall comply with all the relevant provisions of the regulations of the
following:

(a) Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation

(b) Institution of Electrical Engineers.

1.2.2 Civil Defence Department

1 The entire fire fighting system including all materials, components, equipment and
accessories and their installation shall conform to the requirements of Civil Defence
Department of the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar. Particular attention should be made with
respect to the time required by the Civil Defence Department for approval of schematic and
wiring diagrams, layout diagrams etc.

2. FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 Scope

1 This Part specifies the requirements for firefighting systems.

2 Related Sections are as follows:

Section 21 Electrical Works

QCS 2014

2.1.2 Codes and Standards

1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

ANSI B16.1 Cast iron pipe flanges and flanged fittings

ANSI B16.5 Pipe flanges and flanged fittings
ASTM A 47 Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings
ASTM A 106 Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service
ASTM A 135 Specification for Electric-Resistant-Welded Steel pipe
ASTM A 183 Specification for Carbon Steel track Bolts and Nuts

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ASTM A 197 Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron ASTM A 234 Specification for Pipe
Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy for Moderate and Elevated
temperatures
ASTM A 395 Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure-Retaining Castings for Use at
Elevated Temperatures
ASTM A 536 Ductile Iron Castings
BS 1452 Specification for grey iron castings BS 2789 Iron castings with spheroidal or
nodular graphite
BS 5163 Double flanged cast iron wedge gate valves for waterworks purposes
BS 5423 Portable fire extinguishers
BS 6575 Fire blankets
BS EN 671 Fixed fire fighting systems – Hose systems
NFPA 10 Standard for portable fire extinguisher.
NFPA 13 Installation of sprinkler systems.
NFPA 14 Standard for the installation of standpipe and hose system.
NFPA 20 Standard for the installation of stationary pumps for fire protection.
NFPA 22 Standard for water tanks for private fire protection.
NFPA 2001 Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems.
NFPA 96 Standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking
operations.

2 In addition to the above, all aspects of the fire fighting system shall comply with applicable
national and international codes and standards including, but not limited to, those issued by
the following organizations:

(a) Civil Defence Department

(b) National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
(c) British Standards (BS)
(d) Loss prevention Council Board (LPCB)
(e) Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
(f) Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

2.2 SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

2.2.1 System Description

1 Wet pipe sprinkler systems shall employ automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system
containing water and connected to a water supply. Each pipeline in the system shall be fully
pressurized, so that water discharges immediately from sprinklers opened by a fire.

2 The system shall be designed that only those sprinklers that have been activated by heat will
discharge water.

3 The design of the sprinkler system indicated on the Project Drawings is indicative only and is
to be taken as general guide and not as final design unless specifically noted otherwise. The
final detail design (including manufacturer components) shall be fully developed by the
Contractor strictly in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defence Department and
the rules for automatic sprinkler installations in accordance with the relevant provisions of
NFPA 13. The Contractor shall allow in his rates for components of sprinkler systems that are
required to meet requirements but are not shown on the Project Drawings.

4 The firefighting system shall be fed from a storage tank located at the basment floor as shown
on the drawings.

5 The sprinkler system shall be complete with an automatic fire pump-set, valves, water motor
alarm and gong, pressurized water main with distribution pipework, range pipes, hangers and
supports, sprinkler heads and a piped drain system.

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Sprinkler system shall be automatic complete system including:
- Fire water tank.
- Fire pump set (Electric + Diesel + Jockey).
- Piping system.
- Zone control valves.
- Supervised and monitored valves.
- Sprinkler heads.

6 All isolating valves (control valves) indicated on drawings are provided with tamper switch and
shall be connected to fire alarm control panel.

7 Sprinkler zone control valves shall be inter-linked with the main fire alarm control panel.

8 The water motor alarm and gong should consist of a simple water turbine having the shaft
connected to a rotary ball clapper mounted within a domed gong. The alarm system shall be
self-winding, adjustable recycling non-thermal type and equipped with signal retarding device
to prevent false alarms due to surges in the water system. Auxiliary pressure sensing devices
shall be incorporated in the feed to the alarm gong to actuate the central fire alarm panel.

9 An inspector test connection shall be incorporated on the most remote branch pipe from each
zone control valve to allow operational conditions to be simulated for test purposes. Water
from the test valve shall be properly drained to the nearest drainage system.

10 The distance between sprinklers and the maximum floor area to be covered by a single
sprinkler for different hazard class shall be as per NFPA 13 requirements.

11 The distance from the walls to the end sprinklers on the branch lines shall not exceed half of
the allowable distance between sprinklers on the branch lines. The distance from the walls to
the end branch lines shall not exceed half the allowable distance between the branch lines.

12 The allowable distance between sprinklers on the branch lines is determined by the actual
distance between the branch lines and the permissible protection area per sprinkler.

13 The Contractor shall install an adequate quantity of additional sprinkler heads of the correct
temperature rating. The number will depend on the size of the installation and number of
sprinkler heads likely to be opened. The following figures are the minimum number of
additional sprinkler heads that should be installed:

(a) for systems not exceeding 300 sprinklers, 6 spare heads shall be installed
(b) for systems exceeding 300 sprinklers but not exceeding 1000, 12 spare heads shall
be installed
(c) for systems exceeding 1000 sprinklers, 24 spare heads shall be installed.

14 All components for sprinkler system packages should be from one single manufacturer with
an approved local agent. The Contractor shall maintain a technical representative from the
manufacturer or the local agent on site for the duration of the Contract in order to supervise
the installation. This representative shall issue a certificate upon completion of the Project
stating that the complete system has been installed, tested and commissioned in accordance
with the Project Documentation, the requirements of the NFPA and the Civil Defence
Department.

15 The top of each wet riser shall be fitted with a 25 mm automatic air release valve, brass
construction, with internal solid rubber ball.

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2.2.2 Sprinkler Heads

1 The glass bulb sprinkler heads should be of the pendant or upright type and temperature
rating and details as shown on the approved QCDD drawings. They shall be arranged such
that there is not interference with the discharge pattern, upright sprinklers shall be positioned
between 25 and 300 mm below ceilings.

2 The sprinklers and pipelines shall not be spaced too close together in order to prevent an
operating sprinkler from wetting, and thereby delaying the operation of, adjacent sprinklers.

3 In locations where sprinkler heads are liable to be operated or damaged by accidental blow,
they should be protected by stout metal guards. Care shall be taken to ensure that the normal
operation of the sprinkler head in the event of a fire is not impeded by such guards.

4 Sprinklers in false ceilings areas shall be the concealed type. They shall be the two-piece
design with closure and mounting plate which allows for easy installation and removal.

5 Sprinklers in mechanical rooms shall be the upright bulb type with a 12 mm diameter orifice
and temperature rated to 68 OC with a natural brass finishes and sprinkler guard.

2.2.3 Sprinkler System Alarm Devices

1 The system shall be provided with alarm devices consisting of, but not limited to, the items
described in the following clauses.

2.2.4 Alarm Valve

1 Alarm valves shall be UL listed and FM approved. They shall be check type, with a rubber
faced clapper, designed for use in wet pipe systems for automatic actuation. The alarm valve
may be installed vertically or horizontally with inlet and outlet connection in accordance with
the relevant provisions of ANSI B 16.1.

2.2.5 Basic Trip and Retarding Chamber

1 Basic trip and retarding chamber shall be UL listed and FM approved. It shall be used in order
to prevent any false alarm that may be caused by small variation in pressure. The chamber
should consist of a by-pass check valve to permit slow as well as small transient increases in
water supply pressure to be passed through to the system and held at their highest value,
without opening of the water way clapper.

2.2.6 Pressure Alarm Switches

1 Pressure alarm switches shall be UL listed and FM approved. They shall be designed to
indicate a water discharge from automatic sprinkler and the start-up or shut down of auxiliary
fire protection system equipment. The one single pole double throw snap-action switch’s
components shall be enclosed in an oil resistant NEMA Type 2 drip proof indoor rated casing.

2.2.7 Water Motor Alarms

1 Water motor alarms shall be UL listed and FM approved. They shall be hydraulically operated
outdoor alarms, designed for use with fire protection system water flow detection devices.
They shall be suitable for mounting to any type of rigid wall and to consist of an approved “Y”
strainer for use in the alarm line utilizing a high energy efficient, light weight, impeller design
which can produce a very high sound pressure level. The gong, gong mount, and water motor
casing shall be made with corrosion resistant aluminum alloy. The drive shall be of the type
that does not require lubrication.

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2.2.8 Stop Valves

1 Stop valves shall be UL listed and FM approved. They should be the gate valve type,
designed specifically for fire line applications, where a positive indication of the open or
closed position is necessary. The valve shall have flanged ends, an iron body and a working
pressure of 12 bar.

2.2.9 Zoning Valve

1 Zoning valves shall be UL listed and FM approved. They shall be gear operated butterfly
valves with internal or external monitor switch. They shall have a wafer or lug style body for
mounting between ANSI 125/150 flanges. They shall be rated for a 12 bar operating pressure
and have a cast iron body and an EPDM seat with bronze disc.

2.2.10 Pressure Reducing Valve

1 The valve shall be externally site adjustable. The Disc seat / Main disc piston shall be
stainless steel Make. The valve shall be UL / FM approved

2.2.11 Water Flow Detectors

1 Water flow detectors shall be UL listed and FM approved and shall be designed for use with
wet pipe, automatic sprinkler systems. They shall utilize a vane type sensor to actuate two (2)
single pole double throw snap-action switches when water flows at a sustained rate of 17.5
litres or more. They shall be used where sectional water flow signals are required.

2.2.12 Drain and Test Orifice

1 The system shall incorporate a 30 mm drain and a 13 mm test orifice for flow control
inspection testing and drainage of feed mains.

2.3 WATER SUPPLY

2.3.1 General

1 Water supply for firefighting system shall be from the two compartments fire water tank with
capacity and dimensions as shown on the approved QCDD drawings.

2.4 HOSE REELS AND HOSES

2.4.1 General

1 Hose reels and hoses shall be installed in locations as stated in the Project Documentation
unless otherwise directed by the Civil Defence Department.

2 Fire hose reel assemblies shall be provided with full operational instructions for display on or
adjacent to the hose reel.

3 The supplier shall make available an installation and maintenance manual for the hose reel.

4 All hose systems shall be such that they can be operated efficiently by one person and that
such system shall have a long service life and will not need excessive maintenance.

5 Hose reels shall be marked with the following information:

(a) suppliers name or trademark, or both

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(b) year of manufacture
(c) maximum working pressure
(d) length and bore of hose
(e) nozzle diameter (marked on the nozzle)

2.4.2 Cabinets

1 Cabinets shall be fitted with a door. The door shall open approximately 180 o to allow the hose
to run at freely in any direction.

2 Cabinets shall be made of full stainless-steel SS304 when installed outside the wall and of
stainless-steel SS304 door and frame with electrostatic red painted mild steel back box when
installed inside the walls (where installed inside the wall, surrounded block work shall be
considered and shall be reflected on the shop drawings for Arch. Engineer approval).

3 Cabinets shall be fitted with a lock if required by the Project Documentation. Lockable
cabinets shall be fitted with an emergency opening device.

4 To provide access for inspection and maintenance, the cabinet shall be unlockable with a key
or a special opening device. Lockable cabinets shall have provision for a security seal to be
fitted.

2.4.3 Hose Reels with Semi-Rigid Hose

1 Hose reels shall be Swinging Arm Type (Automatic) with semi-rigid hose and shall comply
with BS EN 671-1.

2 The nominal bore of the hose shall be 25 mm.

3 The maximum length of the hose shall not exceed 30 m.

4 The reel shall rotate around a spindle. The reel shall consist of two wheel discs with a
maximum diameter not more than 800 mm, and inside segments or drum with a minimum
diameter not less than 200 mm. The discs shall be red in colour.

5 The hose shall terminate in a shut-off nozzle which shall give the following control settings:

(a) shut
(b) spray (sheet or conical) and/or jet.

6 Rotary operated nozzles shall be marked to show the direction of closing and opening. Lever
operated nozzles shall be marked to show the setting for:

(a) shut
(b) spray and/or jet.

7 Lock Shield Valve and PRV shall be fitted to each hose reel as shown on the fire hose cabinet
details drawing.

8 Working, test and minimum burst pressure for hose reels shall be as given in Table 2.1,
unless otherwise stated in the Project Documentation.

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Table 2.1

Pressure for Hose Reels

Nominal Diameter Working Pressure Test Pressure (bar) Minimum Burst

(mm) (bar) Pressure (bar)

19 12 18 30
25 12 18 30
33 7 10.5 17.5

9 Testing, performance and materials of hose reels with semi-rigid hose shall comply with the
relevant provisions of BS EN 671-1.

2.5 BREECHING INLET

2.5.1 General

1 Breeching inlet shall be installed in locations as stated in the Project Documentation unless
otherwise directed by the Civil Defence Department.

2 A certificate shall be obtained from the manufacturer stating that the landing valves to be
supplied are suitable for use in Qatar and shall have prior QCDD approval certificate.

3 Breeching inlet shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and shall
be provided with full stainless steel cabinet with appropriate size as shown on the approved
QCDD drawings, stainless steel cabinet’s finish subject to architectural engineer approval.

2.6 PIPES AND FITTINGS

2.6.1 General

1 Pipes shall be UL listed and FM approved. They shall be galvanized seamless steel Sch. 40
Grade B to ASTM A53, heavy duty with G.I. malleable screwed fittings up to 2" dia. and
Victaulic G.I. fittings shall be for sizes 2 1/2" dia.

2 Fittings shall be UL listed and FM approved. Mechanical grooved pipe couplings and fittings
as manufactured by specialized manufacturers shall be used for all stand pipe systems.

(a) couplings shall be ductile iron to ASTM A 536, or malleable iron to ASTM A 47, with
chlorinated butyl gaskets suitable for an operating temperature of 95oC and heat treated
carbon steel bolts and nuts to ASTM A 183.

(b) fittings shall be malleable iron to ASTM A 47 or ductile iron to ASTM A 536 with grooved
or shouldered ends.

(c) flanges shall be malleable iron to ASTM A 47 or ductile iron to ASTM A 536, with a hinged,
two-piece design, suitable for opening and engaging the groves, and shall be secured in
position with a tight-fitting lock bolt. Cast iron flanges shall comply with ANSI B.16.1 and steel
flanges steel shall comply with ANSI B 16.5

(d) valves shall be grooved end design with encapsulated body and disc. Neck design shall
readily accommodate insulation. Valves shall have pressure assisted double seal and be
capable of 12 bar bubble tight shutoff. Butterfly valves shall be with gear actuator.

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2.6.2 Hangers Supports Anchors and Guide

1 The pipework shall be supported, anchored and guided in order to preclude failure or
deformation. The Contractor shall construct and install hangers, supports, anchors, guides
and accessories as necessary to the approval of the Engineer. Supports shall be designed to
support the weight of the pipe, the weight of fluid and the weight of pipe insulation.

2 Piping shall be securely fastened to the structure without over-stressing any portion of the
structure itself. Pipe supports, anchors and guides shall be secured to concrete by means of
inserts or if greater load carrying capacity is required by means of steel fishplates embedded
in the concrete.

3 Hanger shall be arranged so as to prevent transmission of vibration from piping to building

and supports.

4 Pipe hangers and supports shall be furnished complete with rods, bolts, lock, nuts, swivels
couplings, brackets and all other components and accessories to allow installation to freely
expand and contract.

5 Hangers spacing shall be such that the piping is installed without undue strains and stresses
and provision shall be made for expansion, contraction, structural settlement and water-
hammer.

6 Supports, clamps and hangers shall be made of galvanized steel, fixed with drilled plugs.

2.7 PUMPS
2.7.1 General

1 Furnish and install where shown on the drawings an approved QCDD fire pump set
composed of both electrical and compression ignition engine driven single stage or multistage
centrifugal fire pump complete with motor, control, fittings, jockey pump and speciality
accessories necessary to complete the installation in every respect. The complete installation
shall be in accordance with the requirements of, and meet with the approval of, the Civil
Defence Department and any other authorities having jurisdiction. Centrifugal fire pumps shall
have a horizontal shaft with electric motor drive. Jockey fire pumps shall have electric motor
drives.

2 Pumps serving water supply to fire fighting system are normally driven electrically with backup
by a compression ignition engine and should always be arranged to start automatically in the
event of system operation. In addition, arrangement for starting manually should also be
installed. It is important that the electricity supply should always be maintained to the pumping
set. It is therefore essential that the electrical connections be such that a power supply is
always available for the motor when the switches for the distribution of electrical power
throughout the building are cut. Any switches on the power feed to the motor should be
clearly labelled, “FIRE PUMP MOTOR SUPPLY -NOT TO BE SWITCHED OFF IN THE
EVENT OF FIRE”. Such switches should be of the locking type and should be kept locked on.
An indicator lamp should be provided to show continuously that full power supply is available
for the motor. Any fuses in the electricity sub-circuit should be of the high rupturing capacity
(HRC) type.

2.7.2 Horizontal Fire Pumps

1 Pumps shall be horizontal fire pumps as indicated, factory assembled and tested. The
capacity and electrical characteristics shall be as detailed elsewhere in the Project
Documentation.

2 The pumps shall be capable of delivering not less than 150% of the rated flow and not less
than 65% of the rated head.

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3 Pumps shall be hydrostatically tested at the factory and run tested pump prior to shipment.
The hydrostatic test shall be at 150% of shut off head plus suction head but shall not less
than 1725 kPa.

4 The pump shall meet or exceed 75% efficiency at design point.

2.7.3 Construction

1 They shall have cast-iron pump casing with suction and discharge flanges machined to ANSI
B16.1 dimensions, of size and pressure rating detailed in the Project Documentation with a
red paint finish.

2 Each pump shall be capable of continuous operation without producing noise in excess of
hydraulic institute and OSHA guidelines.

3 Pump casing shall be close grain cast iron with a replaceable bronze case wear ring. The
pumps shall be of the back pull out design so that the rotating element can be removed from
the casing without disconnecting the suction or discharge piping. Full flange connections shall
be integrally cast with the volute. Pump impeller shall be of cast bronze material and shall be
statically and dynamically balanced. Impeller diameter shall be trimmed for the specified
design conditions.

4 The pump shall be mounted on a heavy duty CI bearing frame.

5 The shaft shall be of stainless-steel Grade 316 S31 to BS 970 Part 1.

6 The pump bearing shall be of the permanently sealed type designed for an L10 life of at least
50,000 hours in accordance with BS 5512 and requiring no external lubrication.

7 The pump shall be connected to drive motor by a flexible coupling capable of withstanding all
torsional, radial and axial loads.

2.7.4 Fittings

1 The Contractor shall provide the following accessory fittings:

(a) eccentric tapered suction reducer

(b) concentric tapered discharge reducer
(c) hose valve test head
(d) hose valve with caps and chains.
(e) pumps casing relief valve
(f) ball drip valve
(g) suction and discharge pressure gauges
(h) mains relief valve
(i) strainer (waste cone)

2.7.5 Electric Motor Drive

1 Electric motors for pumps shall be horizontal, foot mounted, ball bearing, induction motor with
open drip-proof NEMA enclosure IP 23. The motor shall be mounted on the same steel base
as the pump and connected to the pump with a flexible coupling. The coupling shall be
protected by a coupling guard. The pump and motor shaft shall be aligned prior to shipment.
The pump motor current will not exceed the full load ampere rating under any conditions of
pump load. Pump motor shall be suitable for 415/3/50 and 2900 RPM, class “F” insulation, 50
0C ambient temperature indoor.

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2.7.6 Compression Ignition Engine

1 Engine for fire pump shall be horizontal shaft, in-line, turbocharged, four stroke, liquid cooled,
compression ignition type. The engine shall be mounted on the same steel base as the pump
and connected to the pump with a flexible coupling. The coupling shall be protected with a
coupling guard. The required pump horsepower shall not exceed the rated motor horsepower
rating under any conditions of pump load. Accessories shall include 24V DC starting batteries,
charging system, dual starting contactors, fuel filters, canister type air cleaner, fuel storage
tank, cooling system heat exchangers, exhaust silencer and piping and engine control panel.
Engine accessories shall be suitable for 240V, single-phase, 50 Hz power supply.

2.7.7 Controller and Transfer Switch

1 The controller and transfer switch shall be an approved QCDD type and shall be the
combined manual and automatic, across the line type. Control equipment shall be furnished in
steel mounted, drip proof enclosure IP 55 with front operated circuit breaker and disconnect
switch.

2 The circuit breaker shall be rated as approved for continued use.

3 The pressure regulator shall have a range of 0 to 2070 kPa with pressure settings,
established at time of testing at the Site. An instantaneous recycling running period timer to
prevent to frequent automatic starting of fire pump motor, set to keep the motor in operation
for 6 minutes on automatic start, shall be interwired with the pressure regulator.

4 The controller shall be capable of interrupting a short circuit current at least equal to the short
circuit current in the controller supply circuit.

2.7.8 Alarm Panel

1 An alarm panel with visible and audible signals for indication for FIRE PUMP CURRENT
FAILURE and PUMP OPERATING shall be installed and connected to the fire pump
controller.

2.7.9 Jockey Fire Pumps

1 Jockey pumps shall be factory assembled and tested with capacities and electrical
characteristics as detailed in the Project Documentation.

2 Jockey pumps shall be constructed from with cast iron diffusers and adapter with registered
fits to maintain axial alignment. They shall have bronze enclosed impellers, bronze casing
rings, bronze base bearing, steel clamp type shaft coupling and stainless steel shaft. The
impellers shall be pinned to the shaft to prevent reverse rotation damage and to maintain
proper inter-stage lateral setting. They shall incorporate threaded suction and discharge
connections, mechanical seals and a cast-iron pump base with drain plug. They shall have a
red paint finish. Motor shall be open drip proof IP 55.

3 The motor controller shall be an approved QCDD type and approved for fire pump service.
Control shall include a combination type starter with fused disconnect switch, thermal over-
current protection and a hand-off automatic selector switch in the enclosure. Control shall also
include an adjustable pressure switch with gauge cock. Controller shall be open drip proof IP
55.

4 The installation shall come complete with a brass cased pressure gauge with a 100 mm dial
on the discharge pipe near jockey pump.

5 The installation shall come complete with a 20 mm relief valve on the discharge line of the
jockey pump to relieve excess pressure to floor drains.

6 The installation shall come complete with a controller sensing pipes, not less than 15 mm in
diameter with a 15 mm globe valve for testing mechanism of controller.

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7 The installation shall come complete with a 85 mm diameter bronze check valves with 85 mm
orifice in the clapper or ground-face unions with non-corrosive diaphragm with a 85 mm
orifice.

8 The jockey pumps and pump drives shall be installed on vibration isolators in accordance with
the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.7.10 Field Quality Control

1 Upon completion of installation the Contractor shall perform field acceptance tests to
demonstrate that the fire protection pumps comply with requirements of the Project
Documentation.

2.8 WET/DRY RISERS

2.8.1 General

1 The wet/dry riser installation shall incorporate inlet breeching (iron body, bronze mounted
construction), with 150mm (6 inch) nominal diameter flanged bottom / back outlet and 4 x 65
mm (2 1/2 inch) nominal diameter instantaneous male inlets.

2 The wet/dry riser installation shall incorporate inlet breeching which shall be horizontal or
vertical pattern with integral spring loaded non-return valve, drain valve and blank cap. Each
inlet shall incorporate 65 mm diameter instantaneous male couplings. The body of the
breaching piece shall be fitted in 25 mm gunmetal gate valve for drain purposes, with a plug
and chain.

3 The dry riser installation shall incorporate landing valves which shall be a spindle valve
controlled breeching with a 50 mm diameter inlet and 65 mm diameter instantaneous female
outlet with blank cap. The chain valves shall be straight or oblique pattern as required, and
shall be fixed in the closed position. The box shall be generally constructed as for the inlet
breaching, but with the words “DRY RISER OUTLET” in 50 mm high red letters on the inside
face of the glazing.

4 The top of each wet riser shall be fitted with a 25 mm automatic air release valve, brass
construction, with internal solid rubber ball.

5 The wet/dry riser installation shall incorporate an inlet box which shall be constructed from 1.5
mm thick stainless steel sheet and shall be suitable for recessed mounting, with 3 mm thick x
40 mm wide architrave. The box shall be provided with a hinged, lockable stainless steel door
with a central panel glazed with wired glass and having the words “WET RISER INLET” (for
wet riser) or “DRY RISER INLET” (for dry riser) in 50mm high red letters on the inside face.

2.9 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

2.9.1 General

1 Fire extinguishers shall conform to the relevant provisions of BS 5423.

2 Fire extinguishers shall be colour coded according to their type. The colour shall be as
follows:

(a) black - carbon dioxide

(b) blue - dry powder
3 The types of extinguishers that can be used on a fire is dependent upon the class of the fire.
The fire classes and the types of extinguishers that can be used on them is given in Table
2.1. Final selection of extinguisher type shall be in accordance with and to the approval of the
Civil Defence Department.

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4 The capacity of fire extinguishers shall be 6 kg Dry powder type ABC.

Table 2.1
Fire Class and Extinguisher Type
Class Nature Example Extinguisher Type
A Carbonaceous Wood, paper, textiles Water
B Flammable liquid Adhesives Dry powder
stores
Flammable liquid stores Dry powder or foam
Bitumen boilers, petrol or diesel Dry powder, foam,
powdered equipment carbon dioxide or
halon
Cooking range fires Dry powder, carbon,
dioxide or fire blanket
C Flammable gases LPG, acetylene
D Reactive metals Magnesium, sodium etc. Dry powder specially
developed for
particular metals
E Electrical Any material where there is a Carbon dioxide, dry
danger of live electricity powder or halon

2.10 FIRE BLANKETS

2.10.1 General

1 Fire blankets shall be manufactured from woven glass fabric coated on both sides with white
silicon rubber, fully tested in accordance with BS 6575.

2 The blankets shall be supplied in white container suitable for wall mounting. Fire blankets
shall be provided in the following standard sizes:

(a) 1250 x 1250 mm

2.11 FM 200 SYSTEM

2.11.1 System description

1 FM 200 fire fighting system components shall be UL listed and FM approved, systems shall
be sized to provide the required concentration of agent in the space protected. A piping
arrangement and nozzle shall convey the agent from the cylinders to the hazard and
discharge the agent completely within 10 seconds. The piping and nozzles shall be
engineered for the specific flow rates required and calculations shall be supplied with the
system layout drawings for review and approval by the Engineer.

2 The system design shall incorporate the capability of fully testing all electrical detection,
discharge control, abort, power shutdown, air conditioning shutoff, fire damper, and door
closer circuits without discharge of the agent and without disconnecting the agent supply from
the system.

3 Installed systems shall be complete with all control wiring for detectors, alarms, door releases,
fire damper releases, abort stations, manual pull stations air conditioning and computer
equipment shutdown devices, voltage trips and circuit breakers. All wiring, including control
circuitry, shall consist of insulation copper conductors installed in metal conduit.

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2.11.2 Equipment Instruction Plates

1 The Contractor shall provide engraved instruction plates detailing emergency procedures at
each system control panel and at each hazard area manual discharge station/abort switch
location. Permanent name plates shall be used in the control panel to identify control logic
unit contacts and major circuits.

2 Etched aluminum warning signs shall be provided at all entrances and exits of the protected
area. Entrance sign shall read: "WARNING - DO NOT ENTER ROOM WHEN ALARM
SOUNDS, FM 200 BEING RELEASED.” Exit sign shall read: “WHEN ALARM SOUNDS,
VACATE AT ONCE, FM 200 BEING RELEASED.”

2.11.3 Basic Pipes and Pipe fittings

1 FM 200 manifold and piping shall conform to the relevant requirements of the latest codes
and standards.

2 Pipe: galvanized steel, schedule 40 for 150 mm and smaller, seamless to ASTM A 53 or
A106.

3 Fittings: Galvanized malleable iron class 300 For 20 mm (3/4") or smaller pipe sizes, class150
fittings are acceptable.

4 Manifold: Fabricate from galvanized steel pipe and galvanized fittings to ASTM A 53 or A 106
schedule 40. Fittings to be class 300.

2.11.4 Control Panel

1 The detection and extinguishing components shall be one integrated panel. The power
source, for the system shall be two separately fused standard voltage circuits which will be
connected to the control panel. The panel out-put shall be 24 Volts DC with a battery
operated stand-by which will automatically take over and operate the system for 24 hours in
the event normal power is interrupted. When trouble of this kind or within the system occurs,
an audible signal as well as the indicating lights shall warn operating personnel. The fire
detection and control system shall be comprised of a solid state, low power information
processor and associated supervisory and interface circuitry. The system shall provide
adequate isolation from external wiring to assure against transient signals causing false
alarms. The system shall be optimized for use with graphic annunciation displays.

2 The unit shall include the following functions and logic sequence:

(a) operation of all smoke detection circuits

(b) operation of all agent discharge circuit
(c) operation of all audible (and visual) pre-alarm and alarm signals
(d) provide primary power (and control backup power) for entire system.
(e) provide interconnection to remote security
(f) provide supervision of the following

3 The unit shall include supervision of the following circuitry:

(a) input power status

(b) manual pull station circuits
(c) alarm circuits
(d) abort switch circuits
(e) detection circuits
(f) agent discharge circuits

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(g) time delay circuits

4 A set of contacts for connection to pre-action valve shall be provided.

5 Activation of one detector shall activate the general alarm. The alarm shall be a combined
horn and strobe (low pulse).

6 Remote annunciation to the buildings security system, and illuminate LED light on graphic
annunciator.

7 Activation of a cross-zoned detector in the same area shall:

(a) activation and annunciation of pre-discharge alarms. The alarm shall be combined
horn and strobe (fast pulse).

(b) energize a time delay mechanism which shall delay release for 30 seconds; the agent
shall be released at the end of this time interval unless a deadman - “Agent Hold”
(abort switch) is depressed; time delay to reset to 0 seconds when abort switch is
depressed, restarting the time delay when released

(c) Shut down the air-conditioning system and close its dampers.

8 Discharge of the agent shall shut down power to equipment within the protected area.

9 If a manual pull station is energized, the actions detailed in Paragraphs 5, 6, 7 and 8 shall
bypass the time delay and overriding abort switch.

2.11.5 Storage Cylinders

1 The FM 200 cylinders shall be constructed of high strength steel alloy conforming to
applicable specifications of the Civil Defence Department. All containers shall be mounted
securely in an upright position. Cylinders manifolded together shall be of the same size and
weight/capacity. Each cylinder in a multiple cylinder group connected to a manifold shall be
fitted with a flexible discharge hose and a manifold check valve. The check valve shall
prevent agent loss during discharge should a cylinder be disconnected from the manifold. A
mechanical method of actuation shall be provided at the cylinder location for local emergency
operation.

2.11.6 Discharge Valve

1 Operation of the valve shall be by means of differential pressure using the container pressure
at the source. The force differential and a metallic spring shall act to hold the valve closed
prior to discharge and the force shall reverse upon actuation to open the valve. This reversal
shall be accomplished by means of venting the agent through an opening on the container
valve. The container valve shall be equipped with a pressure gauge for continuous monitoring
of the container pressure safety outlet to automatically relieve pressure build-up.

2.11.7 Discharge Nozzles

1 Discharge nozzles shall be one piece cast aluminum, have either a 180° or 360° flat fan-
shaped discharge pattern and range in orifice sizes from 3 mm to 50 mm in 1 mm increments.

2.11.8 Pressure Switch

1 This pneumatically actuated switch shall be used to give positive identification of release of
the agent in the piping system.

2 The switch shall have one set of normally open and one set of normally closed contacts.

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2.11.9 Smoke Detectors

1 Devices shall be UL listed and FM approved. The minimum contacts rating shall be one
ampere for both standard voltage, single phase, 50 hertz, ±10% fluctuation.

2.11.10 Graphic Annuciator

1 An engraved multi-layer acrylic graphic display showing walls, doors, windows, location of
control panel and location of all smoke detectors shall be provided. The number and location
of the displays shall be as stated elsewhere in the Project Documentation. Silk screen
graphics are not acceptable.

2 Panel colour shall be white with black lettering. Indicators shall be light emitting diodes (LED)
in red, yellow or green. All points shall be wired to a labeled terminal strip which is plug
compatible to the wiring harness for ease of installation. All graphics shall use a hide-away
hinge system that eliminates the need for metal frames and visible screw heads. Back boxes
shall be made of 1.5 mm thick steel.

2.11.11 Battery Backup Power System

1 Battery backup of the entire FM 200 system, including detection, alarm, actuation and
supervisory system is required. The backup system must be designed such that upon main
power failure, backup power automatically services the system with no delay or interruption of
any kind. The battery system must be capable of powering-the system for a period of-not less
than 24 hours in a normal standby condition, at the end of which time it shall be capable of
operating the entire system in a full alarm condition for period of not less than ten minutes.
The trouble horn and light shall be activated to indicate that the system is operating on a
battery power.

2.11.12 Alarm Horn/strobe Combination

1 The alarm horn shall operate on 24 volt polarized DC power to allow supervision of the circuit
wires.

2 The alarm horn shall have a minimum sound level of 98 decibels at 3 m.

3 A horn and strobe light shall operate simultaneously from one power supply with flash rate of
1-3 flashes per second with peak light intensity of 800 candlepower.

2.11.13 Manual Pull Stations

1 The manual pull station shall be provided for the release of the FM 200 in case of an
emergency.

2 The unit shall be contained within a metal body having a single pole switch. The unit shall
require double action operation.

2.11.14 Abort Switch

1 The abort switch shall be used where investigation delay is desired between detection and
actuation of the system.

2 This switch shall be a momentary contact "dead-man" type switch requiring constant pressure
to operate one set of normally open and one set of normally closed contacts on each contact
block. Clear operating instructions shall be provided at the abort switch.

2.11.15 Automatic Fire Dampers

1 Provide press sure trips for automatic fire dampers in air conditioning ductwork servicing
hazard areas separated by fire walls. Activation of fire dampers shall occur upon activation of

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FM 200 discharge. In case of motorized or electro thermal link dampers, pressure trips are
not required.

2.11.16 Basic Identification of Installation

1 Piping System Identification: Bare and insulated piping shall be labeled in accordance with a
piping colour code. Lines above ceilings shall have utility name and directional flow arrows
stenciled in designated colour. Exposed piping in mechanical equipment room shall be
painted with their designated colour, flow arrow to be painted in contrasting colour. Spacing of
description and arrow to be 10 m.

2 Underground Piping Identification: Provide continuous underground type plastic marker,

located directly over buried line at 150 to 200 mm below finished grade.

3 Valve Identification: Provide valve tag on every valve in each piping system. Tag shall be
brass, 50mm in diameter with utility service and valve number embossed or stamped on it.
List each tagged valve in valve schedule for each piping system. Mount valve schedule
frames and schedules in machine rooms.

4 Mechanical Equipment Identification: Provide engraved plastic laminate sign or plastic

equipment marker on or near each major item of mechanical equipment and each operational
device, including main control and operating valves and primary balancing dampers.

5 Install fire protection signs on piping in accordance with requirements of the Civil Defence
Department.

2.11.17 Installation of Pipes and Pipe Fittings

1 The Contractor shall comply with requirements of codes and standards for installation of fire
protection piping materials. 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.

2 Co-ordinate with other work as necessary to interface components of fire protection piping
properly with other work.

2.11.18 Pressure Test

1 After portions of the FM 200 Systems work are completed, the work shall be hydrostatically
tested in the presence be the Engineer. Five days advance notice of the tests shall be given
to the Owner. Furnish all pumps, gauges, instruments, test equipment and personnel required
for these tests and make all provisions for removal of test equipment.

2 Piping shall be tested individually by fire suppression zones, with plugs and/or caps in place
of nozzles and agent storage containers as follows. A preliminary test of not more than 1500
kPa shall be applied to reveal possible major leaks. After this preliminary test, the pressure
shall be raised to 2,000 kPa. If leaks are found, they shall be eliminated by tightening, repair
or replacement. On completion of any remedial work, hydrostatic tests shall be repeated until
no leakage occurs.

2.11.19 Flow and Compliance Test

1 The Contractor shall co-ordinate and schedule flow tests at a times agreed with the Engineer.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer as to the time of flow and compliance tests a
minimum of two weeks In advance of any such tests.

2 The Contractor shall provide all test equipment necessary to test and demonstrate that the
FM 200 Systems satisfactory complies with the Project Documentation requirements. The
flow and compliance test report shall include recordings of the following data:

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(a) verification of status; for each item of equipment, alarm signaling, and zone barrier
closure device prior to the test and at each stage of FM 200 Alarm, including abort
and reset to the manual mode

(b) discharge time; time period to complete discharge by means of digital timing devices

(c) concentration; use thermal conductivity recording gas analyzers with a minimum of
three simultaneous recording points. Concentrations shall be recorded through entire
holding time

3 Complete data shall be recorded for each fire suppression zone per the following scenario
description:

(a) Conditions Normal; simulate an occupied facility, and verify status of device and
equipment, using test lights on valves in lieu of pressurized agent storage containers

(b) Stage I FM 200 Alarm; activate a random smoke detector by canned smoke or similar
agent and verify status of devices and equipment.

(c ) Stage II FM 200 Alarm; activate another random smoke detector by canned smoke,
or similar agent; after alarm, activate abort mode and verify status of devices and
equipment

(d) Manual Mode; cancel the FM 200 timed release period logic by activated the key
operated reset, and verify status of devices and equipment.

(e) Stage III FM 200 Alarm; activate a manual discharge station and verify status of
devices and equipment.

(f) Conditions Normal; simulate an occupied facility and verify status of devices and
equipment with pressurized agent storage containers replacing the test lights on
valves.

(g) Stage IV FM 200 Alarm; activate random smoke detectors by canned smoke, or
similar agent, and allow the FM 200 timed release period logic to discharge the test
gas; record times and concentrations.

4 If flow and compliance test indicates a fire suppression zone including related accessory
devices and equipment failed to function, or concentrations during holding period were not
satisfactory; reschedule another flow and compliance test to demonstrate satisfactory
performance after making corrections.

2.11.20 Painting

1 Priming: All shop-fabricated and factory-built equipment; devices and apparatus not
galvanized, or protected by plating, or a baked enamel finish, shall be cleaned and given one
shop coat of paint primer. Any portions of shop coat damaged in delivery, during construction,
or prior to finish painting, shall be re-coated.

2 Finish Painting: Do not paint name plates, labels, placards, tags, stainless steel or plated
items, valve stems, motor shafts, levers, handles, trim strips, etc. Exposed and visible piping,
equipment devices and apparatus in FM 200 Systems shall be ANSI standard colour.

3 Identification: Stencil 40 mm high white enamel block type characters on all items of
equipment for identification purposes. Also, stencil a complete system of pipe identification
adjacent to each valve and branch-take-off, and at not over 15 m intervals along runs of pipe,
with flow arrows at each marking. Pipe identification shall be contrasting colour, either white
or red, to the finish coating of the piping.

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2.12 KITCHEN HOOD FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

2.12.1 System Description

1 The system shall be an automatic fire fighting system using a wet chemical agent for cooking
grease related fires and shall be approved by Qatar Civil Defense Department, the system
shall be installed where indicated on the approved QCDD drawings, and contractor’s scope of
work shall include design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the kitchen hood
fire suppression system.

2 The system shall be capable of suppressing fires in the areas associated with ventilating
equipment including hoods, ducts, plenums, and filters as well as auxiliary grease extraction
equipment. The system shall also be capable of suppressing fires in areas associated with
cooking equipment, such as fryers; griddles and range tops; upright, natural charcoal, or
chain-type broilers; electric, lava rock, mesquite or gas-radiant char-broilers; and woks.

3 The system shall be the pre-engineered type having minimum and maximum guidelines
established by the manufacturer and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL/ULC).

4 The system shall be installed and serviced by personnel trained by the manufacturer.

5 The system shall be capable of protecting cooking appliances by utilizing either dedicated
appliance protection and/or overlapping appliance protection.

6 The system shall be equipped with shutoff devices (devices that operate simultaneously with
the extinguishing system to shut off fuel and electric power to appliances protected by the
system and other appliances required to be shut off upon operation of the system).

2.12.2 Quality Control

1 Manufacturer: The Restaurant Fire Fighting System shall be manufactured by a company with
at least forty years experience in the design and manufacture of pre-engineered fire fighting
systems. The manufacturer shall be ISO 9001 registered.

2 Certificates: The wet agent shall be a specially formulated, aqueous solution of organic salts
with a pH range between 7.7 – 8.7, designed for flame knockdown and foam securement of
grease-related fires.

2.12.3 Warranty, Disclaimer and Limitations

1 The pre-engineered restaurant fire fighting system components shall be warranted for five
years from date of delivery against defects in workmanship and material.

2.12.4 Environmental Conditions

1 The system shall be capable of operating within a temperature range of 32 °F to 130 °F (0 °C

to 54 °C).

2.12.5 Components

1 The basic system shall consist of a regulated release assembly which includes a regulated
release mechanism and a wet chemical storage tank housed within a single enclosure.
Nozzles, blow-off caps, detectors, cartridges, agent, fusible links, and pulley elbows shall be
supplied in separate packages in the quantities needed for fire fighting system arrangements.
Additional equipment shall include remote manual pull station, mechanical and electrical gas
valves, and electrical switches for automatic equipment and gas line shutoff, and building fire
alarm control panel interface.

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2 Wet Chemical Agent: The extinguishing agent shall be a specially formulated, aqueous
solution of organic salts with a pH range between 7.7 – 8.7, designed for flame knockdown
and foam securement of grease related fires.

3 Agent Tank: The agent tank shall be installed in a stainless steel enclosure. The tank shall be
constructed of stainless steel. The supplier shall provide calculation for required tank size for
consultant approval. The tank shall have a working pressure of 110 psi (7.6 bar), a test
pressure of 330 psi (22.8 bar), and a minimum burst pressure of 660 psi (45.5 bar). The tank
shall include an adaptor/tube assembly containing a burst disc union.

4 Regulated Release Mechanism: The regulated release mechanism shall be a spring-loaded,

mechanical/pneumatic type capable of providing the expellant gas supply to one or two agent
tanks depending on the capacity of the gas cartridge used. It shall contain a factory installed
regulator deadset at 110 psi (7.6 bar) with an external relief of approximately 180 psi (12.4
bar).

It shall have the following actuation capabilities: automatic actuation by a fusible link detection
system and remote manual actuation by a mechanical pull station.

The regulated release mechanism shall contain a release assembly, regulator, expellant gas
hose, and agent storage tank housed in a stainless steel enclosure with cover. The enclosure
shall contain knockouts for 1/2 in. conduit. The cover shall contain an opening for a visual
status indicator.

It shall be compatible with mechanical gas shut-off devices; or, when equipped with a field or
factory installed switch(es), it shall be compatible with electric gas line or appliance shut-off
devices, or connections to a building fire alarm control panel.

5 Regulated Actuator Assembly: When more than two agent tanks or three agent tanks in
certain applications are required, the regulated actuator shall be available to provide expellant
gas for additional tanks. It shall be connected to the cartridge receiver outlet of the regulated
release mechanism providing simultaneous agent discharge. The regulator shall be deadset
at 110 psi (7.6 bar) with an external relief of approximately 180 psi (12.4 bar).The regulated
actuator assembly shall contain an actuator, regulator, expellant gas hose, and agent tank
housed in a stainless steel enclosure with cover. The enclosure shall contain knockouts to
permit installation of the expellant gas line.

6 Discharge Nozzles: Each discharge nozzle shall be tested and listed with the system for a
specific application. Nozzles tips shall be stamped with the flow number designation (1/2, 1, 2,
or 3). Each nozzle shall have a metal or rubber blow-off cap to keep the nozzle tip orifice free
of cooking grease build-up.

7 Distribution Piping: Distribution piping shall be stainless steel conforming to ASTM A312.

8 Detectors: The detectors shall be the fusible link style designed to separate at a specific
temperature.

9 Cartridges: The cartridge shall be a sealed steel pressure vessel containing either carbon
dioxide or nitrogen gas. The cartridge seal shall be designed to be punctured by the releasing
device supplying the required pressure to expel wet chemical agent from the storage tank.

10 Agent Distribution Hose: An optional agent distribution hose shall be available for kitchen
appliances manufactured with or resting on casters (wheels/rollers). This shall allow the
appliance to be moved for cleaning purposes without disconnecting the appliance fire fighting
protection. Hose assembly shall include a restraining cable kit to limit the appliance
movement within the range (length) of the flexible hose.

11 Flexible Conduit: The manufacturer supplying the Restaurant Fire Fighting System shall offer
flexible conduit as an option to rigid EMT conduit for the installation of pull stations and/or
mechanical gas valves. The flexible conduit shall be UL Listed and include all approved
components for proper installation.

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12 Pull Station Assembly: The Fire Fighting System shall include a remote pull station for manual
system actuation. The pull station shall be designed to include a built-in guard to protect the
pull handle. The pull station shall also be designed with a pull handle to allow for three finger
operation and shall be red in color for quick visibility.

2.12.6 Installation

1 The fire fighting system shall be designed, installed, inspected, maintained, and recharged in
accordance with the manufacturer’s listed instruction manual.

2.12.7 Training

1 Training shall be conducted by representatives of the manufacturer.

2.13 AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

2.13.1 Codes and Standards

1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

NFPA 2010 Standard for Fixed Aerosol Fire-Extinguishing Systems.

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

2.13.2 System Description

1 The system shall be an automatic fire fighting system using condensed aerosol fire
extinguishing system for total flooding applications and shall be Qatar Civil Defense
Department approved.

2 The condensed aerosol extinguishing systems are effective in extinguishing Class A, B, and
C fires.

3 The condensed aerosol extinguishing systems provide an efficient and effective means to
extinguish gas and liquid fires, burning solid substances, burning substances derived from
hydrocarbons (natural gas, oil products, flammable lubricants, etc.), as well as fires in
electrical equipment with an operating voltage not exceeding 75,000 Volts.

4 Condensed aerosol extinguishing systems shall not be used to protect areas, hazards or
spaces containing flammable liquids, vapors, or dusts that may form an explosive air / fuel
mixture unless they have been tested to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction
and / or proven by experimental testing carried out by a third party laboratory.

5 The condensed aerosol generators shall not be employed at less than the minimum safe
distances specified in the manufacturer manual and shall be in full compliance with the
manufacturer aerosol generator datasheets.

6 The minimum safe distance between the condensed aerosol generator discharge ports and
personnel shall be based on an aerosol agent discharge temperature, at that distance, not
exceeding 75°C (167° F). And shall be in full compliance with generator datasheets and
minimum safe distance information.

7 The minimum safe distance between the condensed aerosol generator discharge ports and
combustible materials shall be based on an aerosol agent discharge temperature, at that
distance, not exceeding 200°C (392° F).

8 The total flooding condensed aerosol extinguishing system shall be installed in enclosures
protecting the hazards that allows the specific agent design application density to be achieved
and maintained for the specified period of time.

9 Human exposure to the condensed aerosol agents shall be prevented by providing a warning
of a pending discharge, and a delay prior to the discharge, to allow personnel to exit the

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protected space. Suitable exits shall be provided to assure safe egress of personnel, in case
of failure of the pre-discharge alarm and/or the time delay.

10 Suitable egress shall be provided to allow the personnel to exit the protected space within the
time delay.

2.13.3 Environmental Factors

1 Despite that condensed aerosol extinguishing systems do not represent any significant
environmental concern the unnecessary emission of aerosol extinguishing systems shall be
avoided. All phases of design, installation, testing, and maintenance of condensed aerosol
extinguishing systems shall be performed with the goal of no emission to the environment.

2.13.4 Description of the Aerosol Generator Units

The condensed aerosol generator is formed by the following main components:

The Solid Aerosol-Forming Compound

The solid aerosol-forming compound is the originator of the condensed extinguishing aerosol
that generated by the aerosol-forming compound activation.

Upon actuation, the solid aerosol-forming compound will undergo a combustion reaction
generating the fire extinguishing condensed aerosol.

The Ignition Device (Initiator)

The condensed aerosol generators are initiated by applying the appropriate voltage across
the electric wire terminals of the aerosol generator so that the solid aerosol forming
compound will be activated and transformed into the condensed aerosol (the extinguishing
agent).

The Cooling Mechanism

The condensed aerosol generators are equipped with a physical heat-absorbing mechanism
(the cooling mechanism). The generated aerosol will exit the generator via the cooling.

The Housing (External Steel Casing)

The condensed aerosol generator casing is formed by a non-pressurized container. The
aerosol is generated by a reaction (combustion process) of the solid aerosol-forming
compound, and the condensed aerosol is then carried by gases generated by this reaction.

The Mounting Brackets

Mounting brackets are provided for each condensed aerosol generator unit, allowing the
generator appropriate orientation. The mounting brackets are constructed by galvanized
carbon steel plate of suitable shape and strength to hold the condensed aerosol generators.

The End Plate Discharge Outlets

The end plate discharge outlet holes ensure a smooth and fast discharge of the aerosol.

The Seal
A special membrane of adhesive polymer sheet is applied internally at the discharge outlets,
protecting against the entry of moisture, dirt, or anything undesirable. The membrane will be
broken by the generated condensed aerosol when the unit is activated.

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2.13.5 Detection, Actuation, Alarm and Control Systems

The following is a general information shall be considered. Always apply NFPA 72 and local
code requirements.

General
Detection, actuation, alarm, and control systems shall be installed, tested, and maintained in
accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 2010, and local requirements.

Raceways
System initiating circuits and auxiliary equipment releasing circuits shall be installed in
raceways. National and local requirements shall be observed.

Automatic Detection
Automatic detection shall be a UL listed system capable of detecting and indicating heat,
flame, smoke, combustible vapors, or an abnormal condition in the hazard that is likely to
produce fire.

Automatic detection shall be UL listed and compatible with the control panel.

Reliable primary and secondary power sources shall be used, in compliance with national and
local requirements, to provide for operation of the detection, signaling, control, and actuation
of the system.

Operating Devices
Operating devices shall include system actuation devices, discharge controls, and shutdown
equipment.

All operating devices shall be UL listed and compatible with the control panel.

The system actuation shall cause simultaneous operation of the condensed aerosol
generators.

All devices / components shall be designed to be suitable for the specific intended service
and working conditions. Devices shall not be susceptible to being rendered inoperative or to
accidental operation.

All devices / components shall be installed in appropriate locations or adequately protected to

avoid being subject to mechanical, chemical, or any other damages that would render them
inoperative.

System manual actuation / release shall be accomplished by an electrical manual release; the
arrangement shall include the control equipment monitoring the battery condition, including a
low battery signal / alarm.

System manual control(s) for actuation shall be located for easy accessibility at all times,
including at the time of a fire.

The system manual control(s) shall be of distinct appearance and clearly recognizable for the
purpose intended.

Operation of any control station shall cause the complete system to operate.

Manual controls shall not require a pull of more than l78 N (40 Ib) nor a movement of more
than 356 mm (14 in.) to secure operation.

At least one system manual control station for activation shall be located not more than 1.2 m
(4 ft) above the floor.

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All devices for shutting down auxiliary / supplementary equipment shall be considered integral
parts of the system and shall function with the system operation.

All the manual operating devices shall be identified as to the hazard they protect.

Fire Alarm Control Panel

The fire alarm control panel shall supervise the actuating devices and associated wiring and,
as required, cause the system actuation.

The fire alarm control panel shall be UL listed, and shall be listed as compatible with the
extinguishing system units.

Operating Alarms and Indicators

Alarms or indicators or both shall be used to indicate the operation of the system, hazards to
personnel, or failure of any supervised device.

All alarm or indicator devices shall be UL listed and compatible with the control panel.

The type (audible, visual), number, and location of the devices shall be such that their
purpose is satisfactorily accomplished.

The extent and type of alarms or indicator equipment or both shall be approved.

Warning Devices

Audible and visual pre-discharge alarms shall be provided within the protected area to give
positive warning of the impending discharge.

The operation of the warning devices shall continue after the condensed aerosol discharge,
until positive action has been taken to acknowledge the alarm and proceed with appropriate
action.

Abort Switches

Where provided, the system abort switches shall be located within the protected area and
shall be located near the means of egress for the area.

All abort switches shall be UL listed and compatible with the control panel.

An abort switch shall not be operated unless the cause for the condition is known and
corrective action can be taken.

The abort switch shall be of a type that requires constant manual pressure to cause abort.

The abort switch shall not be of a type that would allow the system to be left in an aborted
mode without personnel present. In all cases the manual emergency control shall override the
abort function.

Operation of the abort function shall result in both audible and distinct visual indication of
system impairment.

The abort switch shall be clearly recognizable.

Alarms Indicating Failure of Supervised Devices and Equipment

Alarms indicating failure of supervised devices or equipment shall give prompt and positive
indication of any failure and shall be distinctive from alarms indicating operation or hazardous
conditions.

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Warning and Instruction Signs

Warning and instruction signs at entrances to and inside protected areas shall be provided.

Pre-Discharge Alarms and Time Delays

For the aerosol extinguishing system, a pre-discharge alarm and time delay, sufficient to allow
personnel evacuation prior to discharge, shall be provided.

Unwanted System Operation

Care shall be taken to thoroughly evaluate and correct any factors that could result in
unwanted discharges of the system.

To avoid unwanted discharge of an aerosol system during maintenance or when anyone

enters the protected enclosure, a supervised disconnect switch shall be provided.

The disconnect switch shall interrupt the releasing circuit to the condensed aerosol system.

The disconnect switch shall be UL listed and compatible with the control panel.

2.13.6 Total Flooding Systems Inspection and Maintenance

Inspection

At least semiannually, a visual inspection shall be conducted to assess the condensed

aerosol fire system operational condition. (NFPA 2010 latest Edition).

Enclosure Inspection

At least every 12 months, the enclosure protected by the condensed aerosol fire system shall
be thoroughly inspected to determine if penetrations or other changes have occurred that
could adversely affect agent leakage or change volume of hazard or both.

- Where the inspection indicates conditions that could result in an inability to maintain the
condensed aerosol design application density, these conditions shall be corrected
immediately.

- If uncertainty still exists, the enclosure shall be retested for integrity.

Maintenance

At least annually, all condensed aerosol systems shall be subjected to the manufacturer's test
and maintenance procedures by competent personnel.

A periodic inspection of the aerosol fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems shall
check the following components:

- Electric wiring.

- Terminals of the electrical ignition.

- Electric contacts (clamped fit?)

- Mounting bolts (tightened firmly?)

- The maintenance report with recommendations shall be filed with the owner.

- Replace generators after 15 years from the date of manufacture (the date of manufacture
shall be indicated on each aerosol generator)

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Penetrations

Any penetrations made through the enclosure protected by the condensed aerosol fire system
shall be sealed immediately.

The method of sealing shall restore the original fire resistance rating of the enclosure.

Condensed Aerosol Generator Inspection

Inspections to condensed aerosol generators shall be executed by competent personnel only

and the results recorded in an inspection report.

A completed copy of the inspection report shall be delivered to the owner of the system or to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction (or both, as required); the records shall be retained by the
owner / user for the life of the condensed aerosol system.

Where external visual inspection indicates that the condensed aerosol generator casing or the
generator itself has been damaged, the unit shall be replaced.

Training

All persons who could be expected to inspect, test, maintain, or operate the condensed
aerosol fire extinguishing system shall be thoroughly trained and kept thoroughly trained in
the functions they are expected to perform.

Personnel working in an enclosure protected by the condensed aerosol fire system shall
receive training regarding agent safety issues.

Safety

Safe procedures shall be observed during installation, servicing, maintenance, testing, and
managing of the condensed aerosol fire system.

3. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

3.1 GENERAL
3.1.1 Scope of Work

1 This Part specifies the requirement for the testing and commissioning of fire fighting systems.

2 Related Sections are as follows:

Section 1 General

3.1.2 References

1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

BS 5839 Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings

3.1.3 Definitions

1 Test: To determine quantitative performance of systems or components thereof.

2 Adjust: To regulate the specified rates, parameters at the terminal equipment.

3 Balance: To proportion flows within the distribution system.

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4 Procedure: Standardized approach and execution of sequence of work operations to yield
reproducible results.

5 Terminal: The point where the controlled fluid enters or leaves the distribution system.

6 Main: Pipe containing the system’s major fluid flow.

7 Sub-main: Pipe containing part of the system’s capacity and serving two or more branch
mains.

8 Branch Main: Pipe serving two or more terminals.

9 Branch: Pipe serving a single terminal.

3.1.4 System Description

1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and equipment required to commission
the various items of plant and equipment comprising the various systems included in the
Works.

2 Any specific requirements relating to the commissioning of each system shall be carried out
as detailed in the Project Documentation. All costs associated with providing the requirements
shall be included within the Contractor’s rates.

3 Both the installation and the commissioning activities shall be undertaken as a single
continuous operation. Upon completion of the installation activity, the Contractor shall test,
start-up, commission and hand over the system.

3.2 TESTING, START-UP AND COMMISIONING

3.2.1 General

1 The Engineer shall be present at the tests and be at liberty to participate in them. Such
participation shall not relive the Contractor of his responsibilities for carrying out the tests
satisfactorily.

2 The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting and testing all the components of the
system. Such components shall include, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Fire pumps

(b) pipes
(c) valves
(d) hose reels
(e) detectors
(f) call points
(g) alarms
(h) ancillary devices
(i) fire controller equipment and associated devices
(j) auxiliary equipment
(k) operating and control software.

3 The fire controller and associated devices and modules shall be tested in accordance with the
guidelines set out in BS 5839: Pt 1 and the testing instructions provided by the manufacturer.

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4 The Contractor shall start up and operate the system for a trial period to ensure that it
operates correctly. The duration of the trial period shall be as stated in the Project
Documentation.

5 The Contractor shall test all performance of the completed systems, including the software, to
ensure that it operates in accordance with the requirements of the Specification, all relevant
standards and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

6 The Contractor shall undertake an audibility test of the alarms. The duration and performance
assessment criteria shall be determined on-site by the Engineer unless otherwise stated in
the Project Documentation.

7 The Contractor shall start-up the system, or parts thereof, and make the necessary
adjustments to ensure correct functioning.

8 The Contractor shall at his own expense carry out alterations to the system if the testing fails
to demonstrate the satisfactory nature of the system, or parts thereof.

9 The Engineer shall call for further tests when such alterations have been made and his
decision as to what constitutes a satisfactory test shall be final. The cost of all such further
testing shall be at the Contractors own expense.

3.3 MAINTENANCE
3.3.1 General

1 The Contractor shall submit complete details of all materials and labour required to maintain
the system in correct working order. The Contractor shall also include details of the testing
procedures that need to be carried out and specify a maintenance schedule as per
manufacture recommendation and NFPA requirements for all systems.

3.3.2 System Spare Parts

1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed list of the system spare parts that should be kept on-
site for maintenance of the system. The system spare parts which should be considered for
inclusion in the list include the following:

(a) heat detectors

(b) smoke detectors
(c) flame detectors
(d) call points
(e) alarms
(f) beacons
(g) door retention units
(h) fuses
(i) circuit breakers.
(j) sprinkler heads.

2 The quantity of each of spare part kept on-site shall be sufficient to last for the duration of the
maintenance period and in addition, for a further period of two (2) years unless otherwise
stated elsewhere in the Project Documentation.

3 Details of the system spare parts that are to be kept on-site for maintenance of the system
shall be stated in the Operations and Maintenance Manual.

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4 The Contractor shall guarantee the availability of all system spares for a period of not less
than ten (10) years.

3.3.3 System Test Equipment

1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed list of system test equipment and consumables that
should be kept on-site for maintenance of the system. The system test equipment and
consumables which should be considered for inclusion in the list include the following:

(a) detector head removal tool

(b) detector base skirt removal tool
(c) call point testing tool
(d) detector test smoke canister
(e) detector test adapter
(f) aerosol dispensing tube
(g) spare log book.

2 The quantity of each of spare part kept on-site

3 The quantity of each item of test equipment required and the quantity of each type of
consumables required shall be sufficient to last for the duration of the maintenance period and
in addition, for a further period of two (2) years unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the
Project Documentation.

4 Details of the system test equipment and consumables that are to be kept on-site for
maintenance of the system shall be stated in the Operations and Maintenance Manual

5 The Contractor shall guarantee the availability of all system test equipment and consumables
for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

3.4 TRAINING
3.4.1 General

1 The Contractor shall provide details of the training required by personnel to operate and
maintain the fire detection and alarm system.

2 The Contractor shall provide two levels of training:

(a) system supervision training

(b) other staff training.

3.4.2 System Supervision Training

1 System supervision training shall include technical training sessions and on-site training given
during installation and commissioning of the system.

2 An experienced and competent engineer familiar with the fire system being installed shall give
system supervision training.

3 The scope of training provided shall depend on the type, size and complexity of the system.

4 The Contractor shall initially provided technical training in all aspects of the system. The
trainee shall then be given full instructions in the use, operation and maintenance of the
system. This shall include instruction in the procedures to be followed in the event of fire and
false alarms, routine maintenance and testing procedures, and how to keep the Log Book.

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3.4.3 Other Staff Training

1 Other staff training shall include training sessions provided on-site after hand over of the
system.

2 An experienced and competent engineer familiar with the fire system installed shall give the
training sessions.

3 The scope of training provided shall include full operating instructions in the use of the fire
system. This shall include instruction in the procedures to be followed in the event of fire and
false alarms.

3.5 SUBMITTALS
3.5.1 Record Drawings

1 The Contractor shall submit record drawings of installed fire alarm systems, fire protection
systems, fire fighting systems including equipment data in accordance with the relevant
provisions of Section 1, General.

2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the drawings shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) arrangement drawings of each complete installation to a scale of not less than 1:50
(b) outline dimensioned drawings of each of the principal items of plant; each be
accompanied by a schedule with full particulars of fittings, instruments and
components
(c) sectional drawings of each of the major items of plant with parts named and
numbered to facilitate maintenance and overhauls; these drawings shall also show
the type of fit and running clearance for fitted and running parts and with them shall
be included such detailed workshop drawings as may be necessary for the
manufacture of replacement components during the working lifetime of the plant
(d) Electrical, hydraulic and operational diagrams as may be necessary.

3.5.2 Test Records

1 The format of recording tests shall be agreed with the Engineer. The Engineer shall be
present at the tests and be at liberty to participate in them.

2 The Contractor shall make all records during the test and on completion thereof, shall provide
the Engineer with a Test Report.

3 Test Reports shall be arranged and collated in a logical order. This data shall form a
permanent record to be used as the basis for required future testing, adjusting and
commissioning.

4 Test Records shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 1, General.

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