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Contents
1. Scope
2. Purpose
3. References
4. Safety instructions
5. Material Storage
6. Procedure of Installation
8. Pipes Flushing
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.
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.
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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