SECTION 15501 AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART I GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK The work of this Section includes the design and installation of a Wet Sprinkler Fire Protection System as required under this contract. 1.2 A. QUALITY ASSURANCE The installation shall conform to local codes, ordinances and laws having jurisdiction over this project. In the event of conflict between these specifications and the mentioned codes, the most stringent shall govern. Reference Codes and Standards: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C. RC/Marafiq Fire Code NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 70 -National Electrical Code ANSI -American National Standards Institute ASTM American Standards for Testing and Materials

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Related Sections: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Section 02713A: Firewater Distribution System Section 16721: Fire Alarm and Detection System Section 01086: Color Codes and Color Standards Section 15052: Flushing, Cleaning and Disinfection of Piping Systems Section 15050: Basic Materials and Methods -Mechanical. Division 16: Electrical.

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SUBMITTALS Submit product data on all equipment and accessories.

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Submit certificates from the manufacturer as evidence that the products meet the specifications and referenced standards. Submit hydraulic calculations as follows: a. Hydraulic calculations shall be prepared on forms that include a summary sheet, detailed worksheets, and a graph sheet similar with procedures required by NFPA 13. Computer-run hydraulic calculations shall provide same format print-outs. Hydraulically calculated system demand shall include a hose stream allowance of 1893 lit/min (500 gpm) designed in accordance with the water supply available at the tapping point of connection specified in Section 02713A. Water supply curves and system requirements plus hose demand shall be plotted to present a graphic summary of the complete hydraulic calculation. The total designed water demand with number of systems designed to operate simultaneously at a reference point (tapping point) including hose streams and other fire protection equipment as evaluated on the fire risk assessment.

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Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings including the following: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Engineering Documents list Piping lay-out drawing and section details. Isometric Drawings P&ID drawings Hanger locations and details Hydraulic reference Equipment Data sheet

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Submit maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01750.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 A. GENERAL All material covered by this specification shall be procured, when available, from an in-Kingdom manufacturer and/or supplier.

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All equipment shall be the required capacity and type as specified and meet the requirements of Underwriters Lab. (UL) and/or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Piping, fittings, hangers, bracket, and attachment hardware including fasteners shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel per ASTM A 153 or other materials having a superior corrosion resistance. Exposed pipe threads and bolts on fittings shall be protected against corrosion. All other components shall be corrosion resistant or protected against corrosion by a suitable coating. MATERIALS Pipe (50 mm and Smaller): ASTM A53 Standard weight, (Schedule 40,) galvanized steel pipe. Fittings (50 mm and Smaller): 1. ANSI B16.3, 1.21 Mpa minimum rating (Class 150), galvanized malleable iron, threaded. Threads: ANSI B2.1 -Pipe Threads.

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Pipe (60 mm and Larger): ASTM A53 Standard weight. Fittings (60 mm and Larger): ANSI B16.9, Factory-made wrought steel buttwelding fittings -standard weight. Flanges (60 mm and Larger): ANSI B16.5 Steel pipe flanges. Gaskets: Ring or full face type, 1.5 mm thick, compressed fiber; `suitable for the fluid temperature and pressure and flange face type for which they will be used. Nuts and Bolts (For Flanged Joints): Steel ASTM A307 Gr. A regular square or hex head machine bolts shall be threaded U.S. National Coarse Threads Series, ANSI B1.1, Class 2 Fit, per ANSI B18.2.1 and shall be furnished with heavy pattern unfinished hex nuts, ANSI B18.2.2. Threads shall be coated with a rust preventative lubricant. Sleeves: Schedule 40, galvanized steel pipe. Unions (50 mm and smaller): ANSI B16.39 Malleable Iron Unions. Galvanized, female pattern, brass to iron seat, and ground joint. Unions shall be rated not less than 1.2 MPa working pressure (Class 150). Gate Valves: Gate valves shall be rising stem; outside screw and yoke type; bronze body and bronze or brass trim; solid wedge bronze or brass disc and steel hand wheel; threaded inlet and outlet for 50 mm and smaller; valves 60 mm and larger shall be as above with iron body, bronze trim, outside screw and yoke type, rated for 1.3 MPa water working pressure; capability of being repacked while under pressure; complete with monitoring switch with SPST normally closed contacts.
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Check Valves: Check valve shall be horizontal swing check type, non-slamming design having bronze body and bronze or brass trim. Check valves 60 mm and larger may be iron body. Check valve shall have bronze or brass disc, and flanged inlet and outlet and shall be rated for 2 MPa water working pressure. Sprinkler Heads: Sprinkler heads shall be UL approved temperature rated bulb or fusible link type, style (pendent, upright, sidewall, etc.) as required for the particular application, nominal 12 mm discharge orifice. Furnish head guards as required by NFPA 13 from the same manufacturer as the sprinkler head. All sprinklers located outdoor shall be of the corrosion proof type. Alarm Check Valve: Alarm Check Valve shall be the variable pressure type, 175 lbs. class for fire protection service. Valve shall come complete with trimmings, retard chamber, water motor alarm gong etc. Fire Department Connection: Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be provided for every sprinkler riser that comes complete with 65 mm dia. hose connections. The FDC shall be sized according to the calculated system demand of every system. Every FDC shall be fitted with UL listed check valve. CONTROLLING UNITS Each sprinkler alarm check valve shall be provided with a local control panel of the analog addressable type. The control panel shall provide alpha-numeric visual indication and remote control as follows: 1. 2. Fire, trouble and supervisory system alarms Defects in electrical wiring to sprinkler alarm check valve and control circuits. Sprinkler system in operation. Control valve supervision

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Local panel shall be annunciated to the Fire Alarm Signaling and Monitoring System via networked fire alarm system communication.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 A. INSPECTION Prior to all work of this Section, carefully inspect the installed work of all other trades and verify that all such work is complete to the point where this installation may properly commence.

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INSTALLATION Head Quantity: Piping and sprinkler heads shown on the drawings are for estimating purposes only. Actual quantity and locations shall be as required by NFPA Standard 13, latest edition, and approved by the Royal Commission. Contractor shall furnish and install complete, all piping, hangers, fittings, sprinkler heads, etc. as required to conform to all local laws, codes and ordinances having jurisdiction over this project. Sprinkler Head Guards: Sprinkler heads which are less than 2100 mm above finished floor or are so located as to be subject to injury, shall be protected with approved guards. Gauges: An approved 90 mm dial type pressure gauge with needle valve shall be installed at each test pipe location. Test Pipes: Test pipes shall be provided in accordance with NFPA standard 13, and same shall discharge into the nearest open site floor drain or to an approved area outside of building. Signs: Permanent signs with appropriate nomenclature, as approved by Marafiq/Engineer, shall be installed at each control valve (hydraulic sign), drain, inspector's test station, alarm horn, etc. TESTING Piping system shall be capped and subjected to a minimum static water pressure of 1.6 MPa and maintained for two hours with no leaks or loss of pressure. The test source shall be isolated before conducting pressure tests. Each control valve and hydrant shall be opened and closed while under pressure to assure proper operation. Test procedures and acceptance shall fully comply with NFPA 13 requirement.

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