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Contents

1. Scope

2. Purpose

3. References

4. Safety instructions

5. Material Storage

6. Procedure of Installation

7. Hydraulic pressure testing procedure

8. Pipes Flushing

9. Tools & Equipment Required

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1. Scope:-
Scope of this document is to define, describe and present the procedures
involved in the installation, testing and commissioning of Fire Protection
pipe works for Sprinkler and Standpipe system to be installed in this Project.

2. Purpose:-
This document is intended to be read and understood by all concerned
parties such as, Installation technicians, supervisors, Project engineers,
QA/QC Engineers and Safety Engineers, for assurance of adherence to right
procedure through out the process of installation.

3. References:-
1- Project Specification.
2- Approved Shop drawings.
3- NFPA 10 standard for fire extinguishers, portable and mobile.
4- NFPA 13 Standard for installation of Sprinkler systems.
5- NFPA 14, Standard for the installation of standpipe and hose systems.
6- NFPA 20, Standard for installation of centrifugal fire pumps.
7- Dubai Civil Defense Regulations.
8- Manufacturers Recommendation.

S Description of Work
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4 Safety Instructions:-
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4.1 Ensure that all the access means scaffolding, stepladders are of
good quality and strength. Do not use weak or broken scaffolding
or stepladders.
4.2 Always use hard hats at the construction premises.
4.3 Wear Hand gloves whenever working at site.
4.4 Wear Goggles of adequate visibility, whenever using gas torches,
grinders, cutting machines, or doing chipping, drilling etc. Do not
use goggles with scratched glasses or of poor visibility.
4.5 Always wear Coveralls sufficiently tight around body. Do not wear
excessively loose coveralls.
4.6 Safety shoes must be worn always.
4.7 Wear safety belts whenever working at heights exceeding 1.5
Mtrs.

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4.8 Lifting of any material or equipment should be done only by

means of chain / Electric hoists appropriately supported.
4.9 Avoid standing right below to items being raised.
4.10 Always use proper slings other approved media for binding the
item being lifted.
4.11 Ensure adequate lighting and ventilation whenever working in
confined spaces. Carry out works in such areas, only when free
entrance and exit from and to the area is ensured and entry / exit
is continually manned during the whole working period.
4.12 Application of Paints, primers, thinners varnishes etc. should be
carried out at ventilated places only.
4.13 Check with your supervisor for any additional measures required
from time to time as issued at site.
5 Material Storage:-
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5.1 The site store will be furnished with racks and tool boxes
where applicable.
5.2 Required quantities of equipment will be stored partially in
each level of the site in locations agreed by the MC.
5.3 The equipment will be stored properly, stacked and
covered from exposures.
6 Procedure of Installation:-
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6.1 General
6.1.1 Make available at site, an approved copy of shop drawing for the
intended installation.
6.1.2 Ensure that all materials delivered to site are according to
the approved material submittal & shop drawings.
6.1.3 Examine the materials delivered to the work place, and
ensure that the materials and are free from damage. Any
damaged or defective materials found will be set aside
6.1.4 Physically and dimensionally check and ensure the proposed pipe
routing is feasible and not clashing with any other services.
6.1.5 Ensure that, the pipe routing is feasible in terms of pipe supports.
That is, there should be solid building structures available to
support the pipes.

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6.2 Preparation & Installation

6.2.1 Thoroughly clean the pipe surfaces with damp cloth and let dry
the surface. In case, if any foreign material remain on the surface,
which cannot be cleaned by damp cloth, then use a mild wire
brush to remove the same.
6.2.2 If pipe surface is contaminated with oily material, then use a wash
solvent.
6.2.3 Prepare a fresh mix of primer with adequate quantity of solvent
thinner. Mix thoroughly to achieve a paste consistency.
6.2.4 First coat of primer will be applied using Brush / Roller.
6.2.5 Keep the painted pipe in safe place for a period as recommended
by the manufacturer so as to get the paint dry thoroughly.
6.2.6 Based on the approved shop drawings, square cut pipes
with a pipe cutter machine mounted or manual, to the
exact length, as required.
6.2.7 Second touch up primer coat will be applied after the pipe
hanging & Final paint coat will be applied after installation
completion.
6.2.8 Use strong and purpose built roller pipe stands whenever carrying
out operations like threading, pipe cutting or roll grooving. These
supports stands should be so positioned in such a way that the
whole weight of the pipe is directly taken by the stands, and not
otherwise.
6.2.9 For pipes of sizes, 2 and below, thread the pipe ends using the
standard threading machine having BSPT dies.
6.2.10 Thread length should not exceed in such a way that, a
maximum of one and a half threads exposed when the joint
is finally pulled in place.
6.2.11 For joining the threaded pipes and fittings, use jute &
shellac. For equipment connections which may require
replacement or renewal, Teflon threads sealing tapes to be used.
6.2.12 For grooved joints, roll cut the groove to a depth as given in the
fittings manufacturers data sheets. Additionally, check the groove
depth physically by inserting a grooved coupling half into the
groove and ensure the fitting snugly and smoothly go around.
6.2.13 Liberally apply gasket lubricant around the groove and on
the gasket internal. Use fittings manufacturers supplied /
recommended material only for this for this purpose.

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6.2.14 Marking the routes of the pipe work will follow the approved
shop drawings and site co-ordination with other services based on
given and final benchmarks. In case of on site co-ordination,
changes will be reflected on the as built drawings.
6.2.15 After marking the pipe routes, the anchoring points will be
drilled according to the support spacing as shown on the
approved shop drawings.
6.2.16 The approved type of pipe support / clamp will be attached to the
threaded rods. Nuts and washers will be installed as well.
6.2.17 M10 Anchors will be used to support 4 and below pipes while
M12 Anchors will be used to support 6 pipes and above as
recommended by the manufacturer.
6.2.18 Lift the pipe to the installation level and support it
temporarily by reliable means.
6.2.19 Insert the pipe hanger around the pipe and lock in place by
inserting the knurled nut.
6.2.20 Screw in the hanger insert nut to the thread rod and
bring into the required level.
7 Hydraulic pressure testing procedure:-
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7.1 Pre-testing:-
7.1.1 Make available a highlighted drawing of area intended for hydro-
static pressure testing.
7.1.2 Indicate on the drawing the location of vent / drain valve, plugged
connections and water pressure pump connection.
7.1.3 Make sure the test witness timing and durations are agreed by the
CO.
7.1.4 Ensure that, an approved method statement of hydraulic pressure
testing is readily available at the location of testing until the test
approval sheet is signed off.
7.1.5 Place safety warnings at all points where personnel may pass
through within the vicinity of testing.
7.2 Hydrostatic testing of pipe work.
7.2.1 Make sure that no equipment item, such as sprinklers, valves, etc.
are subjected to the pressure test.

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7.2.2 The entire pipe work shall be tested hydraulically up to 1.5 times
of normal operating pressure plus 3.5 bar and for duration of 6
Hrs. (the pressure after PRV will be considered as operating
pressure in sprinkler piping in each floor)
7.2.3 Physically check and ensure that all pipes undergoing test is
strongly supported and addition of pipe work will not introduce
undue stress on any support.
7.2.4 Make sure that, all open pipe works are suitably plugged.
7.2.5 Attach the pressure pump to the desired location through an
isolation valve, by pass valve and a calibrated pressure gauge to
indicate the pressure on the pipe work.
7.2.6 Ensure the calibration certificate for the pressure gauge is valid.
7.2.7 Attach a drain valve at the lowest part of the pipe work, an air
release valve at the highest point of the pipe work along with an
isolation valve and a calibrated pressure gauge at the farthest
end of the pipe work under testing, to indicate the pressure of
water within the pipe.
7.2.8 Once the visible checks are satisfactory, start filling the pipe work
with clean water of ambient temperature.
7.2.9 During the process of pipe filling, keep the air release valve
isolation valve opened in order to purge any air in the pipe work.
7.2.10 Once the pipe work is filled with water, close the test water
inlet and air release valve. Observe any leakage and If found,
immediately rectify before proceeding.
7.2.11 If there is no sign of leakage, increase the water pressure in
the pipe work gradually in increment of 2 bars.
7.2.12 After increasing every 2 bar pressure, check and ensure
there is no leakage, and hold for 10-15 minutes before applying
pressure again.
7.2.13 On reaching pressure test value, close all valves. Ensure
that, the valves will not be operated by any unauthorized
personnel.
7.2.14 Log the readings in the Pressure Testing form and sign off.
7.2.15 Keep the report in safe custody, for future reference.
8 Pipes Flushing:-
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8.1 Flushing of the system will be after the successful

completion of the pressure testing. This will be done
during the sectional installations of the system and after
the completion of the whole pipe work assembly.
8.2 Enough draining points will be left for this purpose. These
points will be the lowest point of the area / zone and the
water supply point.
8.3 The water will be pumped to the water supply point using
the existing fire pumps and the lowest points will be
connected to the nearest drainage facility via a hose.
8.4 The pipe network will be flushed to ensure that the pipes
are clean from debris and other work residual.
8.5 Flushing will continue until we get clear water at the
drainage side.

9. Tools & Equipment Required:-

The following tools are required for the activities involved
1- Pipe cutting and Threading machine
2- Pipe Roll Grooving machine
3- Chain hoists 3 tons
4- Assorted wrenches and hand tools
5- Hole cutting machine

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