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METHOD OF STATEMENTS
FOR FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION

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SCOPE PURPOSE REFERENCES SAFETY PROCEDURES

1-SCOPE
This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the fire fighting system all pipes, fighting, valves, reducers, expanders, nipples, vents,, expansion and contraction devices (previously submitted), hangers, brackets, anchors, supports, sleeves, plates, and all accessories and components connected thereto as an integrated pipe work system, installation, final connections and workmanship, is correct and acceptable and conforms to the contract documents and general specifications.

2-PURPOSE
This method statement covers onsite installation of pre-fabricated and site fabricated steel pipe work, supports, and expansion and anchor points for firefighting system

3- REFERENCES
3.1- Fire Protection Specification sections 15012, 15051, 15075, 15057, 15121, 15122, 15181, 15185, 15189 3.2- General provisions for HVAC work, pipes and pipe fittings and piping specifications.

4- SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

4.1- Mechanical superintendent will ensure that only suitable approved, tools, and materials are used. 4.2- All tradesmen to ensure that the area clean and free from rubbish.

5-PROCEDURES
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION:
Al l materials and documentation relevant to particular section of work will be by the construction department prior to commencement of work ensuring that these are of correct type as reviewed by consultant. Before commencement of any construction works, pre-inspections will be carried out on all materials prior to them leaving the storage area. The consultant will be invited to attend this inspection at their discretion. Before commencement of any construction works, areas and access will be inspected to confirm that they are in a suitable condition for construction works to commence.

INSTALLATION- METHOD:
Mechanical supervisor will be instruct the tradesmen regarding the execution of the works and will distribute all necessary approved construction drawings of the latest revision .The supervisor will also check that tools and equipments available are in compliance with the contract requirements.

Sleeves installation
Sleeves will be checked and installed by the construction team as follow:a- Location: As per approved construction drawings. b- Material: as the sleeve type in the next table. c- Size : equal to outside pipe insulation diameter plus 25mm. d- Length : i. Floor slabs : equal to floor slab +finish+50mm. ii. Roof slabs : equal to floor slab + finish +100mm. iii. Walls and partitions: equal to wall construction + finish. Packing and sealant: the construction team will use Packing Type in the next table to fill the space between sleeve and the outside diameter of pip location
Membrane

Sleeve type
Standard weight galvanized steel pipe

Packing Type
Incombustible, permanently plastic, waterproof, non-staining caulking compound or pack with fibrous glass to within 1/2" of both construction surfaces and finish with caulking compound as per above. For floor and roof slabs, finish is required on top side of slab only. Oakum, hemp

waterproof floor,
roof and wall

Non-membrane water proof wall Interior walls partitions and floors

Standard weight galvanized steel pipe

#18 gauge, galvanized steel or Standard weight galvanized steel pipe

Incombustible, permanently plastic, waterproof, non-staining caulking compound or pack with fibrous glass to within 1/2" of both construction surfaces and finish with caulking compound as per above. For floor and roof slabs, finish is required on top side of slab only. Oakum, hemp

Exterior Walls

Standard weight galvanized steel pipe with a continuously welded water stop of 1/4" steel plate Standard weight galvanized steel pipe

Interior fire rated shaft walls

Packed mineral wool sealed with Johns-Manville "Duxseal" install set screw escutcheons on both sides of wall.

Table for type of sleeve & Packing

Piping & support fabrications

Piping Painting procedures as follow:a- Mechanical supervisor will check that the pipes surface are cleaned With wire brush and cleaning solution by construction team. b- After cleaning, Construction team will begin to spray the painting Material using compressor with spray gun or brush. c- Type of painting i. (BLACK STEEL PIPING) to be painted with two coats of Zinc phosphate
primer, they are to be Finishes painted with two coats of Approved oil paint. ii. (PIPING run in trenches, shafts, underground) to be painted with two coats of Zinc Phosphate primer and two Coats of heavy bituminous solution paint.

Piping Joints:
a- Threaded fittings : for pipe sizes up to 2". b- Grooved couplings: for pipe sizes 2 1/2" and more. c- Flange adapter will be used in case of flex. Connections or flanged valves.

Jointing method for Grooved pipes: a- Grooved type couplings (fixed & flexible coupling as manufacture Study
Which previously submitted) with Grooved fittings at pipe ends Where Used (size 2 1/2" and more), the construction team will chick the grooving According to manufacturer's recommendation. b- Type of groove: i. Rolling groove: for size 2 1/2'' and up to 8' ii. Manufactures recommendations are as in following table:

Piping fabrication

First make roll grooved for end of pipe as in following shown:

Second joint piping with fitting as in following shown:

Jointing method for threaded pipes:

a- Pipes ends shall be cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. b- Male threads shall be sealed compound, or pipe joint tape (Teflon). c- Special care shall be taken by construction team for handling The threaded pipes d- Tighten joint to leave not more than 3 threads exposed. e- Screwed pipe work shall meet the BS 21

Flanged Site Work Joints:

The construction team will match flanges within piping system, and at Connections with valves and equipment and check that: a- Gaskets used are 4mm thick rubber. b- Both flange faces are cleaned. C- Tighten bolts to provide uniform compression of gaskets D-No. Of flange bolts shall be meets ASMI B16.5 including bolt size as the following table: Standard Pipe Size No. of Bolts Bolts Diam.

50 to 80 mm 100 to 200 mm

4 8

16 mm 19 mm

Dielectric Fittings:
The construction team will install dielectric fittings where dissimilar metals are connected together. These will be marked on the approved shop drawings.

Pipe Hangers and Supports Hangers support

Pipes hanger work shall meet the following details and the rood size table:

Pipe diameter (mm) 25-32 40 50 65 80 100 150 200

Maximum distance between hangers (mm)

2400

Rod size (mm) 10 10 10 12 12 16 16 19

2700 3000
3300 3700 4200 5100 5800

Trapeze Hangers support

Trapeze hanger &wall bracket work shall meet the following details:

Zone control valve

The construction team will install Zone control valve with type of valve and location and all accessories as the show:

Drains
The construction team will install drain points at the low points of the system to drain the system when needed and to avoid traps.

Automatic Air Vents:

The construction team will install the automatic air vents at the highest points of the system, risers, pumps and equipments Connections with DN 20 inlet connection to release trapped air.

Hydro Testing:
a- The construction team will use ambient temperature water as a testing medium. b- The construction team will check that, the air vents which installed at higher point of the system are working to release trapped air; also the drain points which installed at lowest points of the system are closed. c- Subject piping system to hydrostatic pressure equal to 2 times working pressure for at least 2 hours to examine piping, joints, and all connections for leakage. Eliminate leaks by tightening, repairing, or replacing components and repeat hydrostatic test until there are no leaks. d- Prepare test report and call the consultant for inspection

Flashing PREPARATION
a- Flushing is carried out methodically from the main fire water inlet to The end of the main branches the system. b- The isolating valves are installed at the drain points indicated to control The drainage for flushing. c- All the isolating valves at the drain points are connected to the nearest Drain point by means of hoses. d- All the drainage valves and main valve are closed. f- Fire fighting jockey pump is ready to operate to provide the pressured Water for flushing. METHOD FLUSHING a- Operate the jockey pump to provide the pressured water to the system b- Open the main valve to provide water to the sprinkler pipes

c- Open the drainage pipes gently one by one to start flushing the system. d- Thoroughly flush the section to be cleaned with fresh water to remove any dirt, dross and debris from pipe work. e- Carry out the flushing until the clean water appears at the drainage Points. f- Remove the valves installed at the drainage points and install the Sprinklers to fill up the system again. g- On no account should any part of the system be drained and left wet for any significant time after cleaning, as this will promote rapid corrosion and possibly necessitate a re-clean.

Identification:
a- Valves: A tag with chain will be attached to the valve handle, as will as marking the ceiling tile to indicate location of valve. b- Piping: The construction team will apply colour coded tape.

Sprinkler installation The construction team will install sprinkle with type of sprinkler an location as show details:

FIRE PUMPS INSTALLATION

A. Mechanical supervisor will Install packaged fire pump systems and accessories As indicated in accordance with Manufacturer's written instructions, requirements of applicable Standards and with Recognized industry practices to ensure that installation complies with requirements and Serves intended function. B. Coordinate as necessary to interface installation of packaged fire pump systems work with other work. C. Provide access space around pumps for service. D. Support piping Adjacent to pump such that no weight is carried on pump casings. For base mounted Pumps provide supports under elbows on pump suction and discharge. E. Provide drains for bases and seals, piped to and discharging into floor drains F. Mount unit on vibration isolators G. Provide for connection to electrical service H. Lubricate pumps before start-up I. Check, align, and certify base mounted pumps by qualified millwright prior to startup

3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and NFPA 12 B. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. [Bevel plain end ferrous pipe.] Remove scale and dirt inside and outside before assembly. Blow out pipe Before nozzles or discharge devices are installed. C. Route piping in orderly manner, concealed, plumb and parallel to building Structure, and maintain gradient. Install piping to conserve building space, and Not interfere with use of space and other work. D. Securely support piping in accordance with ANSI/ASME B31.1 with allowance For CO2 thrust forces, and thermal expansion and contraction. E. Use grooved mechanical couplings and fasteners only in accessible locations. Roll groove piping only. F. Install unions downstream of valves and at equipment or apparatus connections. G. Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories for finish painting.. H. Identify in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 12 requirements. Place directional Arrows and system labels wherever piping changes direction and minimum 20 Feet (6 meters) on straight runs. I. Secure cylinders as indicated on Drawings. [Where manifold, mount and Support by rack as indicated. For each system provide same size cylinders Containing equal amounts of liquid.] J. In rooms with suspended ceiling tiles, clip or retain tiles within 4 foot (1.2 m) radius of the nozzles to prevent lifting during discharge. K. Install wiring in accordance with Section 16120 & 16180 requirements. L. Make final connections between equipment and system wiring under direct supervision of factory trained representative of manufacturer. M. Install engraved plastic instruction plate, detailing emergency procedures, at control panel and at each manual discharge and abort switch location. At control panel identify control logic units, contacts, and major circuits with permanent nameplates. N. At hazard area walls pack space between pipe, pipe sleeve or surface penetration with mineral fiber with elastomeric calk to depth of 1/2 inch (13 mm). Provide Escutcheons where exposed piping passes through walls, floors, and ceilings. Seal pipe penetrations of fire separations. O. Locate discharge nozzle approximately 6 inches (150 mm) above or below ceiling and 6 inches (150 mm) below raised floors. Avoid interference with

other piping and equipment. P. Locate remote manual releases at one or more doors to protect area where indicated. Locate deadman abort switch adjacent. Q. Provide signal to building fire alarm system. Refer to Section 16721. R. Provide interlock with automatic closing door releases. S. Provide interlock with motorized dampers. Refer to Section 15952.

Incombustible, permanently plastic, waterproof, non-staining caulking compound or pack with fibrous glass to within 1/2" of both construction surfaces and finish with caulking compound as per above. For floor and roof slabs, finish is required on top side of slab only.