DESIGN BASIS REPORT ON

MEP SERVICES

Client

ODISHA BRIDGE &

CONSTRUCTIONCORPORATION LIMITED
(OB & CC)
Contractor

RKD CONSTRUCTION PVT.

LTD.
Third Party Architect

BASIL CREATIONS PVT. LTD

Project Description “Construction of 1 No. 500 Seated Boys Hostel for
Final Year & PG Students, 200 Seated Farmers
Hostel and Up gradation of 10 Nos. of Ladies
Hostel Of OUAT, Bhubaneswar on Lump- Sum in
Turnkey Basis”
Services FIREFIGHTING services
Version V4
Reference Architectural
DBR(DBR_ARCH_OBCC_OUAT_RKD_R1)
Date 30/05/2024

Third Party MEP Consultants

Unite Service Consultants India Pvt.ltd

#551, 2nd Floor, 60 Feet Road, AECS layout, A- Block, Kudlu, Bangalore 560068,
INDIA www.unitecinsultants.in
BBSR I Chennai I Hyderabad I Raipur

Structural Design I MEP Design I BIM I Due Diligence I Audits

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FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM (AMENITY BUILDING)

3.1 DESIGN CONCEPT

System covers the requirements for fire prevention, life safety in relation to fire and fire protection of
buildings. The report specifies protection and detection features that are necessary to minimize danger
to life and property from fire.

3.2 NBC REQUIREEMNTS (FOR AMENITY BLOCK)

CLAUSE 6
(COMMERCIAL
KITCHEN, G1
& G3)
Details NBC Requirement Design provision
1 Type of building Commercial kitchen, g1 Commercial kitchen,
& g3 g1 & g3
2 Building Height Less than 10m in ht.
3 Fire drive way Not Required NA
4 Manually operated Required Will be provided
electronic fire alarm
5 Fire Extinguisher Required will be provided
6 Hose reel Required will be provided
7 Wet riser Not Required Not Required
8 Down comer Required Will be provided
9 Yard hydrant Not Required Not Required
10 Automatic Sprinkler Required Will be provided
Automatic Not Required Not Required
detection and
11 alarm system
Underground water Not Required Not Required
12 tank
13 Terrace tank 20.0 cum will be provided
Pump at below Not Required Not Required
14 ground
Pump at terrace Required will be provided
15 tank
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REFERENCE CLAUSE FROM NBC-2016

3.3 SCOPE OF WORK

3.4 FIRE REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS:

The installation shall conform in all respects to the following broad list of standards in general and in
particular the materials used shall bear prevailing ISI marking:

IS 5329 – 1983 Specification for suction hose coupling for firefighting

purposes.
IS 13039 Butterfly valve for water works purposes
IS 1239 PART – I Mild steel tube and other wrought steel fittings.
& II
IS 8423-1977 Controlled percolating hose for fire fighting
IS 5290-1993 Landing valves
IS 2871-1983 Branch pipe, universal for firefighting purposes
IS 884 - 1985 First aid hose reel for fire fighting
14069:1999 Specification for ABC dry powder for fire fighting
11360-1985 Specification for smoke detectors for use in
automatic electrical fire Alarm system.
9972:1981 Specification for automatic sprinkler heads
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IS:2190 Code of practice for selection, installation and

maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
IS:8090 Specification for coupling branch pipe, nozzle used
in hose reel tubing for firefighting.
IS:3582 Specification for basket strainer for firefighting
purpose.
IS:908 Specification for fire hydrant, stand post type.
IS:884 Specification for first aid hose reel for firefighting.
Recommendations of Local Fire Authority

3.5 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

The Amenity block has been classified as Clause-6 (Commercial kitchen, G1 & G3) with ordinary hazard category.

TYPES OF SYSTEM PROPOSED

Sl. No. Description Area / Building Remarks

1 Internal hose reel Amenity block
System Inside the building in the dedicated
shaft.
2 Manual operated Fire Amenity block
Alarm system (MCP, Near Staircase
Hooter & TTB)

3.6 FBIC

The storage tank shall be provided with a 100 mm fire brigade pumping connection to discharge at least
2275 liters /minimum into it. This connection shall not be taken directly into the side of the storage tank, but
arranged to discharge not less than 150 mm above the top edge of the tank such that the water flow can
be seen. The connection shall be fitted with stop valve in a position appro ved by the Project Manager. An
overflow connection discharging to a drain point shall be provided from the storage tank.
The fire brigade connection shall be fitted with four numbers of 63mm instantaneous inlets in a glass fronted
wall box at a suitable position at street level, so located as to make the inlets accessible from the outside
of the building. The size of the wall box shall be adequate to allow hose to be connected to the inlets, even
if the door cannot be opened and the glass has to be broken. Each box shall have fall of 25mm towards
the front at its base and shall be glassed with wired glass with ”FIRE BRIGADE INLET” painted on the inner
face of the glass in 50 mm size block letter. Each such box shall be provided with a steel hammer with chain
for breaking the glass.
In addition to the emergency fire brigade connection to the storage tank, a 100mm common connection
shall be taken from the four 63mm instantaneous inlets direct to hydrant main so that the fire brigade may
pump to the hydrants in the event of the hydrant pumps being out of commission. The connection shall be
fitted with a sluice valve and reflux valve. Location of this valve shall be as per the approval of the Project
Manager.

3.7 FIRE WATER STORAGE TANKS

Capacity of Water tanks worked out as per National Building Code (NBC) of India, Part – 4. This will cater
complete campus.
Sl.No. Tank Capacity / Location System Remarks

2 20cum at Terrace Level with air Hydrant system On terrace of

Amenity block
releasing valve at end of the pipe
& level gauge to be provided to
respective tank.
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3.8 FIRE WATER PUMPS

Fire pumps are manufactured as per BIS and selected based on, that the pump should deliver water at
Terrace with minimum pressure of 3.50bar. The capacity of the pump is as per NBC.

On completion of installation works at site the complete system shall be tested for satisfactory performance
in line with specifications as per Tender / requirements of Employer / Consultants. Pumps should test for
Sequential Auto start in case of using the Hydrants / sprinklers system. Also pump shall deliver minimum
required flow & pressure at top most hydrant point. All instruments for testing should be arranged by the
Contractor.
The pumps shall be horizontal centrifugal End suction type; pump designed for continuous operation and
shall have a continuously dropping head characteristic without any zone of instability. The power capacity
characteristic shall be non-over loading type. The head vs. capacity, input power vs. capacity
characteristics, etc., shall match to ensure load sharing and trouble free operation throughout the range.
In case of accidental reverse flow through the pump the driver shall be capable of bringing the pump to
its rated speed in the normal direction from the point of maximum possible reverse speed. The contractor
under this specification shall assume full responsibility in the operation of the pump and the drive as one
unit. The pump shall be capable to discharge 150 percent of rated capacity at a total head of not less
than 65 percent of the total rated head. The total shut off head shall not exceed 120 percent of total rated
head on the pump. An automatic air release valve shall be provided to vent air from the pump discharge
and also to admit to the pump to dissipate the vacuum there, upon stopping of the pump.
This valve shall be located at the highest point in the discharge line between the pump and the discharge
check valve. Pump coupled with motor or engine on a common base plate shall perform smoothly without
any excessive noise or vibration. Also pump shall be provided with re-circulation piping with valves.
Detailed hydraulic calculations shall be performed to determine the capacity of the pump required for the
hydrant system.
The pump casing shall be of cast iron to grade FG 200 to IS 210 and parts like impeller, shaft sleeves,
wearing-ring etc. shall be of non-corrosive metal like bronze/brass/gun metal. The shaft shall be stainless
steel. Provision of mechanical seal shall also be made.
The pump casing shall be designed to withstand 1.5 times the working pressure. Bearing of pump shall be
effectively sealed to prevent loss of lubricant or entry of dust or water.

Sl.No. Description Capacity Location Remarks

1 Terrace – Fire Booster 450 LPM Amenity block
Terrace floor
pump

3.9 DOWN COMER SYSTEM

Hose reel is provided for every 1000 sq.mts floor area and on all floor.

3.10 SPRINKLER SYSTEM

According to the NBC -2016 clause 6, the ground floor & first floor Common room should be provided
with automatic sprinkler system.

3.11 Hose Reel

hose reel shall as per IS 884:1985 Specification for first-aid hose reel for firefighting (first revision).Hose reel
shall be swinging type for 180 deg with mounting base plate. Hose reel shall consist with 19mm dia high-
pressure rubber braided hose of 36 mts length with gunmetal nozzles. Hose reel water shall be tapped off
from the wet riser with Ball valve. The hose reel shall be installed in fire hose duct inside the building.
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Fire Hose
Fire hoses shall be Reinforced Rubber Lined (RRL) type as per IS: 636 and IS 8423:1994 Specification for
controlled percolating hose for firefighting of 63 mm dia and 15 mts long. Hoses shall be bounded by G.I
wire to heavy-duty instantaneous gunmetal couplings as per IS 903.

3.12 Shutters for Fire Shaft

Fire shaft shall have shutter fabricated by M.S. sheet of 16 swg with glass-fronted door (glass shall be 4mm
thick) and size of the shutter shall be 900mm x 1200mm minimum. The door shall be in two leaves with
necessary stiffeners. Shutter shall be powder coated finish of red outside and inside and on the glass label
of “FIRE” shall be stick; the letter size shall be min. 75 mm height. Also there shall be built in breakable glass
type feature to keep key.

3.13 Piping
All pipes inside the building and where specified, outside the building shall be GI. tubes conforming to IS:
1239 - heavy duty. Fittings for pipes shall be as per IS: 1239, Part II (heavy grade) up to 150mm dia,. Above
200 mm dia. shall be M.S. pipes as per IS: 3589 with minimum 6 mm wall thick & fittings shall be fabricated
from pipes confirming to IS 3589.
Pipes shall be carefully laid to the alignment, levels and gradients shown on the plan and sections and
great care shall be taken to prevent any sand, earth or other matter from entering the pipes during laying.
Pipes shall be kept thoroughly clean during the course of lying. The ends of pipes shall be blocked with
wooden plugs wedged home, at the end of each day's work to prevent dirt and rodents, insects etc.,
entering the pipe.
Pipes up to 50mm dia, GI/DI screwed / Socket welded type jointing shall be adopted, while for pipes above
50mm dia welded or flanged connections shall be used. Flanged joints shall be made with 3 mm thick
insertion rubber washer / Gaskets. All bolt holes in flanges shall be drilled & making hole by using gas cutting
is not acceptable. The drilling of each flange shall be in accordance with relevant Bureau of Indian
Standards.
Flanged joints shall be used for connections to vessel equipment, flanged valves and also on suitable
straight lengths of pipeline at strategic points to facilitate erection and subsequent maintenance work.

3.14 Pipe Fittings

Pipe fittings mean tees, elbows, couplings, unions, flanges, reducers etc and all such connecting devices
that are needed to complete the piping work in its totality.
Fittings of approved type with “V” groove for welded joints. Fittings shall be screwed /welded type and
shall be used for pipes of 50 mm dia & below. Fabricated fittings shall not be permitted for pipes diameters
50mm and below.
When fabricated fittings are used, they shall be fabricated, welded in workshops. Project Manager shall
inspect them before dispatch from the workshop. The welding procedures of the workshop should have
been approved by the rules for sprinkler system and applicable to hydrant and sprinkler system. For “T”
connection, pipes shall be drilled and reamed. Cutting by gas or electrical welding shall not be permitted.

3.15 Welded Joints

Joints between MS pipes and fittings shall be made with the pipes and fittings having “V” groove and
welded with electrical resistance welding in an approved manner. But welding without “V” groove shall
not be permitted.
All joints in the pipe line with screwed fittings shall be seal welded after testing and the weld plus the
adjoining portion shall be given two coats of zinc rich primer.
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3.16 Flanged Joints (65 Mm Dia and Above)

Flanged joints with flanges conforming to IS: 6392 shall be provided on flange specification for different
sizes of pipe lines to clearly mention.
Straight runs at intervals not exceeding 25-30m on pipe lines of 50 mm dia and above and as directed by
the Project Manager.
For jointing all types of valves, appurtenances, pumps, connections with other type of pipes, to water tanks
and other places necessary and as required for good engineering practice and as shown/noted on the
drawings.
Flanges shall be with GI bolts and nuts and 3mm insertion gasket of natural rubber conforming to IS: 11149.

3.17 Unions
Approved type of dismountable unions shall be provided on pipe lines of 40 mm dia and smaller dia, in
locations similar to those specified for flanges.

3.18 Pipe Identification

Vendor shall Install identification on each system. Place flow directional arrows at each pipe identification
location.
Identify all piping, not less than once every 25 ft, not less than once in each room, at each branch, adjacent
to each access door or panel, at each valve and where exposed piping passes through walls and floors.
Identify piping with marker system. Makers shall be “snap-on” or strap –on” type depending on applicable
pipe size.
All piping in the system shall be tested to hydrostatic pressure of 1.5 times of the working pressure without
drop in pressure for at least 120 minutes. The test should be made in the presence of and to the satisfaction
of the Employers / consultants representatives. Any defects / leakage should be repaired or if necessary
defective works / equipment should be replaced with new work / equipment. Tests should be repeated
until work is done to the satisfaction of concern representatives. After testing all pipes shall be flushed with
portable water to remove foreign materials.

3.19 Pipe Supports

Supports for above ground pipes of 65 mm dia and above shall be fabricated by structural steel of suitable
sections (50x50x 6 mm angle ) with suitable fasteners. The spacing of supports shall be 3mts minimum and
painted two coats of enamel paint of approved colour over a coat of primer.
Suitable type hangers shall support pipes below 50 mm dia with clamps, anchor fasteners and suspended
rods etc.
Fasteners (Anchor bolt, suspended rod, U bolts etc) shall not be less than 10 mm for pipes up to 80mm and
16mm for pipes 100mm & above.
Pipe work and fittings shall be supported by hangers or brackets so as to permit free expansion and
contraction. Risers shall be supported at each floor with Galvanized steel clamps. To permit free movement
of common piping support shall be from a common hanger bar fabricated from Galvanized steel sections.
Pipe hangers shall be provided at the following maximum spacing:
Sr .No. Pipe Dia(mm) Hanger Rod Dia(mm) Spacing between Supports (m)
1 Up to 25 6 2
2 32 to 50 10 2.7
3 80 to 100 12 2.7
4 125 to 150 12 3.6
5 200 to 300 16 5.3

The end of the steel rods shall be threaded and not welded to the threaded bolt.
All pipe work shall be carried out in a proper workman like manner, causing minimum disturbance to the
existing services, buildings, roads and structure. The entire piping work shall be organized in consultation
with other agencies work, so that area can be carried out in one stretch.
The structural supports/Bolts /Nuts / Washers used in the system (wherever required) shall be Galvanized as
per IS 1367 and suitable length & not more than 15mm beyond the Nut.
Pipes and fittings shall be fixed truly vertical, horizontal or in slopes as required in a neat manner. The pipes
shall be supported by structural steel fabricated (like, channel / angle / flat / plate etc) supports with
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suitable anchor fasteners / suspended thread rods not less than M16 in size.

3.20 Holiday Test

On completion of the coating, it shall be tested using efficient high voltage holiday detectors, operating
at a voltage high enough to jump an air gap the length of which is equal to the thickness of the coating.
All holidays found shall be repaired and the repairs shall be retested with holiday detector to ensure that
adequate repairs have been made. Holiday testing shall be carried out by flexible and detachable ring
probe, which shall enable the entire 360 degree of the surface of the pipe to be scanned.

3.21 Radiography Test

Underground Pipes after lowered in to trenches shall be Holiday tested for damages of the anticorrosion
treatment and damages should be rectified, bring it to the notice of the engineer – in –charge of site before
closing the trenches.
Also the underground pipes joints done after lowering shall be tested for 100% Radiography. However 10 %
of the total weld joints must be covered. The test results and films shall be submitted for approval and any
defects found in the welding process shall be rectified the contractor without any extra cost to the clients.

3.22 Above Ground Pipes

All pipes above ground and in exposed locations shall be painted with two coats of Zincrich primer for M.S
pipes and etching primer for G.I. pipes and two or more coats of synthetic enamel paint of approved
shade with minimum thickness if 75 microns. The pipes should be initially brushed to remove all foreign
matter before applying paint / primer.

3.23 Under Ground Pipes

The pipes (buried) should be initially brushed to remove all foreign matter and apply the primer over th e
pipe. Primer is allowed to dry until the solvent evaporates and surface becomes tacky. The tape 4mm thick
and 150/250mm wide shall then be wound in a spiral fashion and bonded completely to pipe by thermo
fusion process. The overlap is to be maintained at 15mm. The necessary flushing arrangements to be made
on the piping loop with blank flanges, which shall open as and when required for flushing purposes.

3.24 Painting
All Hydrant and Sprinkler pipes shall be painted with post office red colour paint as per (IS : 5 ,Shade No
536). All pipes shall first be cleaned thoroughly before application of primer coat. After application of primer
coat two coats of enamel paint shall be applied. Each coat shall be given minimum 24 hours drying time.
No thinners shall be used. Wherever required all pipe headers shall be worded indicating the direction of
the pipe and its purpose such as "TO RISER NO.1" etc.
Painting shall be expertly applied; the paint shall not over run on surfaces not requiring painting such as
walls, surfaces etc. Nuts and bolts shall be painted black, while valves shall be painted blue.

3.25 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Fire Extinguishers shall conform to the following Indian Standard specifications as revised and
amended up to date.
ABC powder extinguishers of 6 kgs : IS:934-1967
Foam Type : IS:933-1967
Water Mist type extinguishers : IS:2171-1962
Fire Buckets with fine sand : As per ISI
Carbon Di-oxide : IS:2878/1976
Water Base ABV : IS:940/1976
Mech. Foam type : IS:10204

Fire extinguishers shall be installed as per Indian Standard Code of practice for Selection, installation and
maintenance of portable first aid appliances IS: 2190-1971.

 The appliances shall be installed in readily accessible locations with the appliance’s brackets fixed
to wall by suitable anchor fasteners.
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 Portable fire extinguishers are provided at locations mentioned below, ABC type fire extinguisher of
capacity 6 kilograms fitted with gun metal cap, high pressure carbon-dioxide cartridge, with suitable
mounting brackets conforming to IS 2171 near main switch board room, transformer, generator room,
pump room and lift machine room.
 ABC type fire extinguisher of capacity 6 kilograms fitted with gun metal cap, high pressure carbon-
dioxide cartridge, with suitable mounting brackets conforming to IS 2171 for every 8 Cars also two Fire
sand Buckets for every 8 Cars.
 Water Mist type extinguishers of capacity 9 liters fitted with gun metal cap, high pressure carbon-
dioxide gas cartridge, with brackets, conforming to IS 940 located near each staircase landing on
every floor and office areas.
 Carbon dioxide type fire extinguishers of capacity 2 / 4.5 kilograms fitted with valve, discharge horn,
conforming to IS 2878, located in electrical panel room, pump room, lift machine room and office
areas.
 Mechanical foam type fire extinguishers of 9 ltrs. Capacity fitted with all accessories shall be provided
at D.G. Rooms, and Firewater pump house and near oil filled Transformers.

3.26 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

4.25.1 Purpose
These provisions are intended to provide early notification to building occupants of a fire scenario and
inform building occupants to evacuate the area accordingly. The two-way fire department
communication system is provided to facilitate fire department personnel communication between
the fire control room and common lobby areas of the building.

4.25.2 NBC Code (2016) requirements

NBC requires for an apartment to be equipped with a manual operated fire alarm, and public address
system. The system shall comprise of:
 Addressable Fire Alarm control panel.
 Electronic Horn.
 Manual pull stations (MCP)
 Fire department communications system - location of communication devices and overall
operating characteristics.
 Fire control Room – Fire system monitored and controlled.

4.25.3 Proposed Design

 NBC Part-4 (2016) is used as the basis for fire alarm system materials, components and installation
methods.
 The main fire alarm control panel, including annunciation of devices and two way talk back voice
communication system master controls, is located in the Fire Control Room on the Ground Level.
 Manual call points shall be provided outside each door to all exit stairs, at exit doors to the exterior of
the building so that maximum travel distance to a call point.
 FRLS Cables will be considered for interconnecting of devices and panel.
 Detectors are designed as per IS 2189 to cover floor plate area of 50 sq.m. each and detectors are
envisaged at one level for all the floors and for common areas at below false ceiling level with
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Associated accessories like fault isolation, control/monitor modules, response indicators wherever
required. All detectors shall be wired with Class A one type wires for control panel wiring..

3.27 TWO WAY TALK BACK SYSTEM :

 Two ways talk back system with press to talk switch is proposed to be provided at every floor lobby
area, connected to master console at the ground floor FIRE COMMAND CENTER (FCC Room). The
amplifier is sized suitably to cater to the requirement.

3.28 SIGNAGES:
 As per fire norms and standards it is required to display signage in view of emergency for smooth
evacuation. Clear indications or directions to be displayed at the escape route and public places.
This signage’s should be in made out of 3mm thick "Opaque" PVC foam board with computer cut,
PVC non-reflective self-adhesive vinyl painted foam board, complete with mirror fasteners.

Following are the general

display to be followed in the building,
 "IN CASE OF FIRE, USE
STAIRS UNLESS INSTRUCTED
OTHERWISE
 Floor identification
signage (ie, GROUND
FLOOR …etc.)FIRE ORDER (as
below)

4 CONCLUSION

The Concept Design Brief Report

provides the basis of our design
concept philosophy for this project
having considered the various options suited to the particulars of the project. The Concept design of the
plumbing services has been derived after careful consideration of the Architect Requirements, the Design
Brief, and the Architectural building plans and details and the site requirements of the project. The design
of the MEP services has been based on the relevant Indian codes, with economical solutions.
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