C.

FIRE SUPPRESSION

1. Criteria: The following criteria are specifically applicable to the fire suppression design:

a. The Michigan Building Code, 2009.

b. The International Fire Code, 2009.

c. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards:

(1) NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2007.

(2) NFPA 14, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2007.

(3) NFPA 20, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2007.

(4) NFPA 92B, Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria and Large
Spaces, 2005.

d. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, 2007.

2. System Types and Hazard Classifications: Fire-suppression system types and hazard
classifications will be scheduled on the drawings for each individual room. In general, the
following types of systems will be provided:

The following areas will be provided with a wet-pipe sprinkler system for Light-hazard
occupancy:
Cells, Conference Rooms, Corridors, Dayrooms, Dining Areas, Educational Areas,
Lobbies, Medical Areas, Offices & Service Areas

The following areas will be provided with a dry-pipe sprinkler system for Light-hazard
occupancy:
Exterior Recreation Yards

The following areas will be provided with a wet-pipe sprinkler system for Ordinary-hazard
occupancy, Group 1:
Electrical Rooms, Janitor’s Closets, Kitchen Areas, Laundry Areas, Mechanical
Rooms without Fuel-fired Equipment, Security Equipment Rooms & Telecomm
Closets

The following areas will be provided with a wet-pipe sprinkler system for Ordinary-hazard
occupancy, Group 2:
Mechanical Rooms with Fuel-fired Equipment or Refrigeration Equipment, Storage
Rooms & Switchgear Rooms

The following areas will be provided with a dry-pipe sprinkler system for Ordinary-hazard
occupancy, Group 2:
Exterior Loading Docks

Elevator shafts and equipment rooms will be provided with a wet-pipe sprinkler system
for Ordinary-hazard occupancy, Group 2. Power to the elevator will be disconnected
upon waterflow detection in the sprinkler main serving elevator shafts and equipment
rooms.

3. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment:

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 a. Fire protection system designs will be based on the following water demands:

Density Area of Hose Flow Duration

Hazard Classification gpm/sq.ft. Demand gpm minutes
sq. ft.
Light 0.10 1500 100 30
Ordinary, Group 1 0.15 1500 250 60
Ordinary, Group 2 0.20 1500 250 60

b. Standpipe Systems: A Class I, automatic wet standpipe system will be provided

in accordance with NFPA 14. Standpipes and hose valves will be provided in the
stairways. Hose stations will be provided throughout the facility in areas that
cannot be reached from the hose valves in the stairways.

c. Fire Department Connection: 2 four-way, 6-inch fire department connection will

be located on the exterior wall remotely from each other.

d. Fire Pump: A fire pump will be provided in accordance with NFPA 20. Fire pump
will be required to provide sufficient flow and pressure at the top of the
standpipes. The fire pump shall be supplied by connections to a minimum of two
water mains located in different streets. During design development, it will be
determined whether the fire pump will be electric or diesel driven.

e. Water Flow Test Data: Test data provided by City of Detroit; Water & Sewage
Department; Systems Operations Control Division; Operational Services. Test
conducted on May 2 & 3, 2011 by P. Shannon.
Test 1: 45 psig static, 43 psig residual at 1179 gpm flow. Test hydrant
location at corner of Gratiot Avenue and I-75 Service Drive and flow
hydrant located on Gratiot Avenue 300’ west of I-75 Service Drive.
Test 2: 45 psig static, 40 psig residual at 1800 gpm flow. Test hydrant
location at corner of I-75 Service Drive and Mullet Street and flow
hydrant located on I-75 Service Drive 300’ south of Gratiot Avenue.
Test 3: 46 psig static, 44 psig residual at 1080 gpm flow. Test hydrant
location at corner of I-75 Service Drive and Clinton Avenue and flow
hydrant located on Clinton Avenue 300’ west of I-75 Service Drive.

f. Secondary On-site Water Supply: A secondary on-site water supply is not

required because upon initial review the building is a Seismic Design Category B.
If during Design Development it is determined that the building is higher than
Category B, a secondary on-site water supply will be required for the building.

4. Pipe:

Piping System Schedule Material Remarks

Wet Pipe 40 Steel Note 1
Dry Pipe 40 Galvanized Steel Note 1
Preaction/Deluge 40 Galvanized Steel Note 1
Standpipe 40 Steel
40 Steel
Drains
Type L Copper

Notes:

1. Schedule 10 piping may be permitted for sizes greater that 2 inches if water quality
analysis indicates a low probably for both micro-biological and galvanic corrosion.

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5. Flowmeters: A flowmeter will not be provided in the fire-suppression water supply line.

6. Drawings: Systems will be shown on the drawings which will be included in the Design
Development submittal.

7. Topics to be discussed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):

a. Pumping capability of fire department equipment.

b. Backflow preventer requirements.

c. Fire department connection requirements.

d. Pressure and flow requirements of standpipes.

e. Engineered smoke control system – exhaust method.

f. Sprinkler system requirements for elevators.

g. Location of Fire Pump Room.

h. Fire pump preferences.

i. Alternative systems.

8. Specifications:

210513 Common Motor Requirements for Fire-Suppression Equipment

210517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping
210518 Escutcheons for Fire-Suppression Piping
210553 Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment
211200 Fire-Suppression Standpipes
211313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems
211316 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems
211339 Foam-Water Systems
213113 Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps
213116 Diesel-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps
213400 Pressure-Maintenance Pumps
213900 Controllers for Fire Pump Drivers