GENERAL INSTALLATION NOTES

1.

Regulations, Codes And Standards

All works covered in this Specification shall be implemented and completed in the strict
compliance with all relevant statutory regulations, by-laws and orders of the Local
Authorities. Where the Local Regulations and Rules do not exist, the appropriate British
Codes and Standards shall be adhered to.
All fire fighting equipments and materials used shall be in full compliance to the Jabatan
Bomba Malaysia, the relevant British Standards, and all other relevant Authorities having
jurisdiction over the installation.
On completion of the installation the sub-contractor shall certify in writing to the
consultant and the Fire Authority that the installation is in full compliance with the DGFS
requirements and shall take all necessary steps, including the paying of testing fees for all
the equipments installed and to obtain approval of the installation from the Fire
Authority.

2.

Excavation Trenching And Making Good

The sub-Contractor shall be entirely responsible for excavation, trenching, backfilling
and making good for all work included in this Sub-contract.

3.

Testing
Before the issuing of the letter of acceptance by the Consulting Engineers, the installation
shall be tested and adjusted in accordance with the following sub-clauses and Local ByLaws.
The Sub-Contractor shall supply all materials, apparatus, instrument, water and labour
required for the tests. All tests shall be carried out and certified in the presence of the
Local Authoritys appointed representative and Consulting Engineer. Test results shall
be submitted to the Consulting Engineer in duplicate for approval and shall include a
brief description of test method and instrumentation used.
a.

Cold Water/Hose Reel/Sprinkler/Wet Riser Piping

After each section of pipework has been completed, the joints shall be sealed and
the section subject to a hydrostatic test at a pressure of 150 psi. The pressure shall
be held for a period not less than one hour and should leaks become apparent,
effective repair and re-testing are required.
This test should be done before plastering of wall, bricking in of duct, installation
of ceiling etc.

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4.

Painting And Identification

All pipeworks, equipment, valve, etc. shall be clearly identified as specified below and
subject to the approval of the Architect.
a. Pipework
All piping installed under the Sub-contract shall be identified in accordance with the
following table and B.S.2600 Colours of Building and Decorative Paints.
Nature of Pipes
Mains water
Electrical Conduit
Pipes and other items exposed
to weather
Fire Fighting Pipeworks

5.

Base Colour
6.071 light green
0.004 orange
Aluminium

Supplementary Colour
0.012 mid blue
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Signal Red

Cleaning Out Of System

The Sub-Contractor, at his own expense, shall use public water supply for cleaning and
flushing out of all the plumbing systems that he had installed in this contract.

6.

Distribution Of Water System

After cleaning out, the water supply system shall be filled with public water. Sufficient
chloride of lime shall be added to bring the chlorine content to 40 p.p.m. This water
shall be pumped to the whole water supply system and allowed to stand for a minimum of
12 hours, before drained out completely. The water supply system shall then be refilled
for operation.

7.

Maintenance
After the satisfactory testing, cleaning and flushing out of the water supply system, the
Sub-Contractor shall put the systems under full working conditions and carry out flow
tests in the presence of the Consulting Engineer or his representative. Should any portion
or filling prove defective, the Sub-Contractor for a period of 12 months, from the date of
issue of the letter of acceptance.
Maintenance shall consists of monthly servicing of the system installed, and attending to
emergency calls. All maintenance shall be strictly in accordance with manufacturers
recommendations. At the commencement of the Maintenance Period the Sub-Contractor
shall provide a log book which shall be lodged with a person nominated by the
Consulting Engineer. The log book shall remain at the site and shall be used to
accurately record all service calls, whether emergency or routine, setting out the work
performed, the date, the duration of each visit, the repairs or adjustments carried out and
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replacements made. All entries to the log book shall be made by the Sub-Contractor and
witnessed by the nominee. The log book shall be handed over to the Consulting Engineer
on completion of the Maintenance Period. The schedule of maintenance shall be
submitted to the Consulting Engineer for approval.
8.

Acceptance
When the Sub-Contractor has fulfilled all testing and maintenance obligations, the Final
Certificate will be issued, the final payment made and the deposit lodged, as security will
be returned. The complete installation will then be taken over by the Client.
Notes

The Sub-Contractor is deemed to have visited and familiarizes for himself of the site condition.
The openings, plinths etc. shall be provided by the Main Contractor. However, it is the
responsibility of the sub-contractor to provide accurate information for all openings, plinth size
required to the Main Contractor who will co-ordinate the work before casting.
The sub-contractor has to ensure for himself all his openings, sleeves, underground pipework,
cast-in piping are correct in size, position, outlets, level etc. Failure to ascertain this part of his
job, the sub-contractor has to bear all cost incurred as result of this.
This sub-contractor is responsible to patch up any opening and make good to the building surface
for the installation of Mechanical and Electrical Services.

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HOSE REEL SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
The Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the complete hose reel system
generally as shown on the drawings. The design and installation of all components and
the system shall comply with the current rules and requirement of the Local Fire
Authority and any other relevant authorities.

2.

FIRST AID HOSE REEL SYSTEM

A complete first aid hose reel system comprising of hose reels and distribution piping
shall be supplied and installed as shown on the drawings.

3.

HOSE REELS
Hose reels shall be of the swing out type. Each hose reel shall have a 30m long 25mm
dia. bore non-kink braid rubber hose. The minimum bursting pressure of the rubber hose
shall be 600 psig. All hoses and fittings shall be suitable for a working pressure of 150
psig.
The nozzle assembly shall be constructed of corrosion resistant material of adequate
strength and shall be finished to provide a smooth surface. It shall be of approved
manufacture relevant to BS 336 : 1980.
Side plates of the reels shall be pressed steel and shall not exceed 750mm in diameter.
The core on which the hose is wound shall have a minimum diameter of 200mm. When
fully coiled, rims of the side plates shall project at least 15mm above the coiled hose.
Hose guide set in suitable position shall be provided to facilitate the withdrawal of the
hose with ease. The guide shall be designed and installed such that the hose can run off
in any direction from left to right. The guide roller shall not be less than 25mm diameter
and be constructed of a suitable non-metallic material.
The hose reel water ways connecting the water supply to the hose shall be constructed of
stainless steel or non-ferrous material such as brass. The body of the waterways casting
shall be machined and bearings supported by a malleable cast iron wall bracket.
The exterior of all components shall be rounded and smooth to prevent injury during use.
Threaded parts of aluminum alloy components shall be coated with grease.
The sides of hose reels shall be painted signal red. The installation shall be coloured in
accordance with BS 1710 : 1984.
On every hose reel, the manufacturer's name, trademarks and year of manufacture shall
be displayed.
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Hose reel exposed to weather shall be placed in weather proof cabinet, with SIRIM
approved type. The cabinet shall made from mild steel with minimum thickness of
1.2mm, furnish with epoxy powder red paint
4.

PUMPSETS
Two electric pumpsets of the approved type shall be supplied and installed as shown in
the drawings. The pumps shall be capable of discharging not less than the quantity
indicated on the drawings against the indicated total head.
The total head shown is to be used for tendering purposes only and the tenderers are
required to carry out the necessary calculations relating to the pressure drops of the
equipment and fittings selected by them and of the system piping so that each pump shall
be capable of providing the necessary discharge and pressure available at each outlet.
The electric pump shall be of the centrifugal constant speed, single stage, end suction
type. The pump shall be directly coupled to the electric motor. The motor shall be rated
in excess of the horse-power of the respective pump. Motor shall be TEFC 3 phase 415
volts with Class E insulation.
Pumps materials shall be cast iron body, stainless steel impeller and stainless steel shaft.

5.

PUMP CONTROLS & OPERATION

Switchboards shall be generally, constructed, installed and tested to Engineers approval.
Meters for panel mounting shall be of the flush pattern. Indicating instruments shall be to
BS 89 : 1977. All meters and relays shall be fully tropicalised. Labels shall be provided
to identify the equipment, circuits and cables and shall be clear perspec and reverse
engraved.
The switchboard shall have a controller designed to operate either in "Manual Start" or
"Auto Start".
i. Operation in Auto-Start Mode
(b) For automatic operation, turn the following controls switches to the position
indicated:
Electric/Diesel Pumps
Main isolator
Supply to pump isolator
Mode selector switch

ON
ON
AUTO

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(c) The control system is actuated by the dropping of the water pressure in the
pipeline. The electric pump will cut-in once the pressure drops below the preset
value.
(d) The "pump run" indicator will illuminate on the controller when the pump is
turned on.
(e) Should the electric pump fail to start due to the failure or tripping of the electric
motor, the diesel pump will take over automatically. Similarly, the electric pump
trip or A/C failure indicator will be illuminated.
(f) The operating condition of the pumpset is monitored to the fire alarm panel:
Pump run/Pump trip
A/C fail
ii. Operation in Manual Mode
The controller is fitted with "Manual Start" for testing and emergency application. It
is independent of the "Auto Start" control system.
(a) For manual operation, turn the following control switches to positions indicated:
Main indicator
Pumpset supply isolator
Mode selection switch

ON
ON
MANUAL

(b) Press the `start' button on the electric pump controller, when the pumpset starts,
the start switch must be released.
(c) Should the electric pump fail to start, repeat item (2) in the standby pump
controller.
(d) Once the pumpset is started manually it must be reset to stop.
System Under Normal Condition
The following indicators and switches will be observed on the controller when the system
is under normal working condition.
1)
2)
3)

3 phase power supply indicators will illuminate.

The auto-manual selector switch in "AUTO" position.
Main isolator and pump supply isolator in "ON" position.

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TANKS

Water storage tanks shall be of hot-dipped galvanised pressed steel sectional construction in
accordance with B.S. 1564. Galvanising shall be B.S. 729 with a minimum coating of 610 g/m2.
Capacities and size shall be as indicated in the drawings.
The tank shall be externally flanged on all sides with internal flanges on bottom sections. The
tanks shall be adequately braced and reinforced to prevent distortion when in operation. The
tank shall be compartmented as shown in the drawing.
Unless otherwise specified, thickness of plate shall be not less than 4.5mm thick on all sides and
bottom of tank of maximum 2 tiers high. For tank with 3 tiers high, thickness of plate shall be
not less than 5mm thick on all sides and bottom of tank. For tank with 4 tiers high, the top 3 tiers
for the side plate shall be not less than 5mm thick while the last tier for the side plate and bottom
of tank shall be not less than 6mm thick.
Covers shall be constructed of galvanised mild steel plates of 3mm thickness and supported on
steel truss to meet the size of the tank and provided with manhole/s of not less than 600mm
diameter clear opening unless otherwise specified and a suitable vent fitted with mosquito proof
wire netting and mushroom cover and of cross-section not less than that of the inlet pipe shall be
provided.
Access ladders shall be of aluminium and shall be provided adjacent to each inlet pipe for all
tanks more than 1m deep.
Jointing material shall be suitable for the conditions and shall be non-soluble, non-contaminating
and non-toxic. Pipe connection shall be flanged with neoprene between tank and flange to
ensure a watertight seal.
The steel tank shall be tested for leaks for a period of 24 hours before painting to the satisfaction
of the Engineer.
The tank shall be supplied complete with stainless steel sensor electrode, level indicator, access
ladders, openings, scale and all necessary accessories.
The cable system, moving indicators and counterweight shall be arranged so that the scale is
direct reading; the indicator will move up as the level rises. The scales shall be positioned so
that the levels of the indicating pointers correspond as closely as possible to the actual levels in
the tanks behind. The scales shall be carefully calibrated with large figures indicating thousands
of gallons, at 1000 gallons intervals, smaller line at 500 gallons intervals.

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VALVES, GAUGES ETC.

1.

GENERAL
All valves shall be supplied, installed, connected up and tested in position as generally
shown on the drawings and as required for the satisfactory operation of the system.
All valves shall be constructed, and applied in accordance with the relevant British
Standards and the current edition of the F.O.C. Rules and shall be fitted in accessible
positions for operation and repair.
All stop valves shall be right handed and shall have indication whether it is open or shut.
The controlling wheel must be marked with the direction the wheel is to be turned to close
the valve.
The connection between each valve and the adjacent equipment shall be made with a union
or a flange, for ease of dismantling.
Before installation, all valves shall be blown out to remove any foreign matter that might
lodge in them.
Valves spindles shall be adequately lubricated with graphite and all glands shall be freshly
packed before installation.
The size of the valves shall be of the same diameter as the pipe for which they are to be
fitted.
All valves shall be suitable to the working and test pressure of the system in which they are
installed and shall be of approved manufacture and shall be of the same manufacture.

2.

CHECK VALVES
Check valves in pump discharge shall be stainless steel spring loaded, M&G wafer check
valve or recoil check valve. Check valve up to 50mm diameter shall conform to BS 1953
and above 50mm diameter to BS 4190.

3.

BALL VALVES
Ball valves shall be supplied and fitted complete with back nuts, ball float and arm. Ball
floats may be of soldered copper, brass or polythene PVC. Ball valves shall be of the low
pressure type and shall comply with BS 4141/1957.

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4.

STRAINERS
In-line Y-type strainers shall be provided and installed where shown on drawings. All
strainers shall be of steel or bronze body type screwed for sizes up to and including 50mm
dia. and for sizes 65mm and above shall be of the cast iron flanged type. A removal bronze
screen shall be provided and the degree of mesh size shall depend on the equipment to be
protected.

5.

DRAIN COCKS
Gun metal drain cocks shall be provided as necessary to ensure that all sections of the
pipework and plan can be effectively drained. Sizes of drain cocks shall be as stated below:a)
b)
c)

Pipes up to and including 50mm dia. - 20mm dia.

Pipes for 65mm dia. - 25mm dia.
Pipes above 65mm dia. - 32mm dia.

Drain cocks of 20mm dia. shall be complete with hose unions for draining down.
6.

AIR VENTS AND DRAINS

Air bottles and cock shall be provided for air-venting where required. For pipes up to and
including 32mm, the bottles shall be of the same dia. as the pipes to which they are fitted.
For pipes above 40mm dia. bottles 0.5mm long shall be used. At the top of the bottle a taper
reducing fitting shall be installed with 20mm vent pipe and air-cock fitted at low level.
Automatic air vents shall be provided as necessary and shall be complete with isolating
cock. The discharge from these vents shall be pipes via copper pipe of appropriate size to
the nearest floor drain or drain pipe. Drains shall be connected to equipment with unions to
facilities cleaning and removal.

7.

ISOLATING VALVES
Valves up to and including 50mm dia. shall be of gun-metal with female screwed
connections where fitted to steel pipes. Valves for copper pipe shall have compression type
connection for sizes up to and including 40mm. These valves shall be of the full way, split
wedge disc. pattern with non-rising spindles of high tensile steel, fitted with detachable cast
iron hand-wheels.
Valves 50mm dia. and above where fitted to copper pipe shall be flanged and similar to
those for steel pipework.

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8.

GLOBE VALVES
Valves shall be of the globe pattern, screwed gunmetal for sizes up to and including 50mm
dia. Valves 65mm dia. and above shall be of the flanged cast iron, cast steel or ductile iron
type.

9.

RECOIL VALVES
The recoil valve shall maintain a constant upstream pressure regardless of fluctuation in the
demand and shall close tight when pressure reversal occurs.
The main valve shall be a hydraulically operated, pilot controlled diaphragm type globe or
angle valve. The valve stem shall be guided at both ends by a bearing in the valve cover and
an integral bearing in the valve seat. The main valve shall have a single removable seat and
a renewable resilient disc. No external packing gland is permitted.
The pilot shall be a direct acting, adjustable spring loaded diaphragm valve designed to
permit flow when the controlling pressure exceeds the spring setting.

10.

GATE VALVES
Valves shall be screwed bronze for sizes up to and including 50mm dia. Valves of 65mm
dia. and above shall be flanged cast iron, steel or ductile iron type.

11.

VIBRATING COUPLING
Piping connections to all pumps and all equipment shall be by means of fabric reinforced
moulded high pressure convoluted rubber connectors. The fittings shall have integral rubber
flanges, and be bolted onto the pipe lines using flanges for 50mm dia. and larger, for smaller
than 50mm dia. connections shall be by means of high pressure hose clips and sealed with
rubber plastic.

12.

ORIFICE PLATES
Orifice plates shall be fitted where necessary in order to assist hydraulically balancing a
system or to meet the pump characteristic curves. The diameter of the orifice shall not be
less than 50% of the diameter of the pipe into which the plate is to be fitted. The orifice
plates shall be of approved type and shall be installed in accordance with the F.O.C. Rules.

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13.

PRESSURE GAUGES
Pressure gauges shall conform to BS 1780 and shall be of minimum 6" dial type. The scale
value of the gauges shall be of the order of 150 per cent of the maximum known pressure.
All pressure gauges shall be fitted with gauge cocks.

14.

PRESSURE SWITCHES
Pressure switches shall be of the electrical operated type. They should be selected to suit the
system installed.

15.

ROSE STRAINER
Rose strainer shall be bronze ball type securely fastened to the pipe inlet.

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PIPEWORK

1.

GENERAL
The section covers the supply, installation and testing of pipework as generally shown on
drawings. All work shall be executed to the satisfaction of the Consulting Engineer and as
far as possible avoiding any interference with the works of the other trades. All pipes shall
be of approved manufacture and all pipes samples to be used shall be submitted for
Consulting Engineer's approval. Before being installed, all pipes shall be thoroughly
cleaned, free from scales, rusts and obstruction and if necessary, the pipes shall be coated
with one coat of primer to prevent rusting.
In all exposed pipework installed, there shall be a clearance of approximately 50mm left
between the outside of the pipe and the nearest wall, ceiling or equipment surface. Pipe
joints or fittings will not be permitted within the thickness of walls floors or any other
partitions.
All straight vertical run of pipe more than 30m in length shall have direct pockets formed
from equal tees and plugs at the low points. Before horizontal runouts are taken off from
such vertical risers, air bottles shall be fitted using equal or reducing tees at the high point of
the risers.
Any open ended pipe of pipe connection left overnight or for any considerable period shall
be protected from the entry of duct, sand, etc. by the fixing of plastic or soft-wood plugs.
All pipes shall be anchored as required to control the movement of pipes due to thermal
changes. General anchors shall also be fitted at the lower end of the vertical pipes. the
location of these pipes anchors shall be carefully planned to make suitable allowance for
temperature variations in the pipe lines without causing undue stress in the pipework and
fittings.
The anchors shall securely hold the pipe in a fixed position to resist the attempted movement
due to expansion and the weight of the pipe and contents.
All pipework shall be installed in accordance with the Rules and to the approval of the Local
Fire Authority.
All piping shall be individually supported.
All necessary hangers and supports for all pipework installed shall be supplied and installed
by the Sub-contractor. Samples of hangers, brackets and supports to be used shall be
submitted for Engineer's approval.

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Hangers and supports shall be of steel of adequate dimensions and designed to allow for
expansion and contraction. All hangers and supports shall be primed and finish coated with
black bituminous paint to approval.
Hangers or support spacing shall not exceed the following:-

Up to and including 40mm bore

50mm bore up to and including 80mm bore
100mm bore and above

Maximum Spacing
Horizontal
Vertical
Spacing
Spacing
2m
2m
3m
4m
4m
4.5m

Pipings 150mm diameter and larger shall be supported from the floors below on stands or
by bracketing off columns using column clamps.
Piping below 150mm diameter may be hung on hangers from the floor above.
Pipe hangers or brackets shall be properly isolated, where necessary to prevent vibration and
noise transmission and special care shall be taken in making piping connections to pumps
and all other vibrating equipment.
Pipe hangers shall be placed not more than 0.6m from each change of direction of pipes,
preferably on the side with the longest run.
Vertical runs of pipe shall be supported by clamps or collars suitably supported from angles
or channels in turn testing on special spring supports fixed to the floor slab. These supports
shall be at least provided at each alternate floor slab and the top and bottom of each risers.
Where vertical runs of pipes are turned at floor level to run horizontally, purpose-made
collars and supports shall be provided to approval.
Hangers for horizontal pipe runs shall allow for expansion of pipelines and shall have
provision made for adjusting grade and alignment. They shall be split ring and adjustable
type or other approved design hung on around steel rods or approved equivalent. Brackets or
clamps may be used where pipelines run along walls, columns or ceiling.
All fixing of pipe hangers or brackets to the building structure shall be by means of
approved nylon or metal expansion plugs. Suitable receiving holes shall be cut by approved
rotary percussion electric drills to give true and accurate drillings.

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2.

PIPE SLEEVES
Pipe sleeves shall be fitted for pipes passing through floors, walls or any other partitions.
Sleeves for galvanised pipes shall be of galvanised pipe off-cuts, and sleeves for copper
pipes shall be similar but of brass or copper.
Pipe sleeves fitted in floors shall generally be 20mm above the finished floor level except in
plant rooms and other areas where Wet Floorsare excepted in these cases, the sleeves
shall end 50 mm above the finished floor level, and tightly caulked with suitable diameter
asbestos rope.
Pipe sleeves fitted in walls or partitions shall end flushed with the finished plaster or other
surface finish.
Generally pipe sleeves shall be one (1) nominal diameter larger than the service pipe
concerned, except for sizes 100mm bore and above where they may be specially constructed
from not less than 1/8 galvanised sheet steel.
Where pipes pass through floor trench covers, special flanged sleeves shall be fitted to form
a watertight seal.
Where pipes pass through fire-brick walls or other partitions, clearance between pipe and
sleeve shall be tightly packed with suitable diameter asbestos rope to form a sound and fire
barrier.
Where necessary for poured concrete fabrications, the Sub-Contractor shall supply the
pipe-sleeves to the Main Contractor together with the necessary information for these
sleeves to be correctly positioned in the shuttering before pouring the concrete.

3.

PIPE MATERIALS
The types and quality of all pipework used shall comply with the following schedule unless
otherwise stated on the drawings or elsewhere in the specification.
i)

First aid hose reel and wet riser pipework shall be of G.I. class C to B.S. 1387.

ii)

All sprinkler pipes shall be medium grade black steel class B pipe to B.S. 1387.

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4.

STEEL PIPE JOINTINGS

Screwed Connections/Welded Flange Connection
All joints up to and including 65m dia. on galvanised steel pipeworks shall be made by
screwed connections.
All joints on 80mm dia. galvanised steel pipework and above shall be made by means of
welded flanged connection or scred connections.
all joints on black steel pipeworks shall be made by means of screwed connections.
All joints to piping in pump room shall be by means of welded flanged connections.
All screwed joints shall be made with teflon thread sealing tape or approved equivalent.
All welded joints shall comply with the relevant welding codes. Only qualified welders shall
be allowed to work. All welded joints (except end to end pipework) shall be forged in one
piece welding flanges, reducers, elbows, etc. of approved make to BS 1965 : 1963. All scale
and oxide shall be removed with chisel and hammer or file.
Appropriate mating flanges shall be used on all flanged connections. Flanges shall comply
to BS 10 Table E or F where necessary. All flanged joints shall be flushed and aligned and
shall be made of corrugated jointing rings, coated on both sides with the recommended
jointing compound.
All bolts and nuts shall be of hexagonal type made from bright steel of approved
manufacture to BS 28.

5.

STEEL PIPE FITTINGS

In all cases, galvanised pipe fittings shall be used on galvanised pipework unless written
confirmation is supplied by the Consulting Engineer.
In general, all fittings shall be of the malleable iron type but in all cases entirely suited to
the working and test pressures of the current concerned.
Reduction in the diameter for through-flow pipes shall be made by means of reducing
sockets. Eccentric reducing socket shall be used on horizontal pipes and concentric
reducing sockets for vertical pipes only.
On all changes of direction, long radius bends and sweep or pitchertees shall be

used.

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6.

SLOPE OF PIPES FOR DRAINAGE

Sprinkler pipes shall be so installed that the system can be thoroughly drained. As far as
practicable all pipes shall be arranged to drain to the intallation drain valve which should be
not less than 50mm dia. for Ordinary and Extra High Hazard Systems and not less than
40mm for Extra Light Hazard Systems.
With dry pipe or alternate wet and dry pipe systems range pipework should have a slope of
at least 4mm in 1m and distribution pipeworks not less tahn 2mm in 1m.
In the case of basement and the areas where sprinkler pipework is below the installation
drain valve and in other trapped points in the system auxilliary valves of the following
minimum sizes should be provided:20mm valves for pipes up to 50mm dia.
25mm valves for 65mm dia. pipes
32mm valves for pipes larger than 65mm dia.

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PAINTING AND LABELLING

1.

PAINTING AND PROTECTION

Only the best primers and paints shall be used on all equipments, piping, fittings, valves,
hangers, conduits, switchboard, etc. and all work exposed to view.
Painting shall only be done in suitable weather and all final coatings shall be to the approval
of the Owner and/or the Architect.
Tarpaulins, sheets and coverings to protect floors, walls, etc. shall be provided by this
Sub-Contractor.
All metallic items to be painted shall be clean, free of grease and rust.
Each coat of paint shall be applied by brush and when thoroughly dry, smoothed with
suitably abrasive paper or cloth before the next coat is applied.
Should any corrosion or signs of faulty painting technique become apparent during the
maintenance period, the Sub-Contractor shall require to remove the defective paint work or
component part at his own cost and retreat and/or repaint it as directed and to the satisfaction
of the Consulting Engineer.
The painting shall be carried out as follows:a)

All pipes where exposed in the building shall be painted as follows:1 - approved rust inhibitive primer
1 - undercoat
2 - coats of high gloss finish

b)

All underground concealed pipework shall be painted 2 coats of bituminous paint,

care shall be taken in the choice of this paint in regard to its melting point and
adhesive properties.

c)

All screw heads, wingnuts and other means of fixing shall be painted at the time of
installation and refinished after the final testing and commissioning is completed.

d)

All cut of galvanised steel or sheet metal works shall be prepared as mentioned
above and painted 2 coats of zinc chromate paint.

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e)

All manufactured items that are delivered in a painted condition, whether under or
finish, coated shall be prepared as mentioned above and then repainted as before;
however, sprinklers shall not be altered in any respect nor have any type of
ornamentation or coating applied except where sprinklers are used in premises
where corrosive vapours are prevalent. These sprinklers shall have approved
corrosion resistant coatings (applied by the manufacturer) or shall be coated twice
with a good quality petroleum jelly, the first coat to be applied before erection and
the second after installation.
Special care shall be taken with the painting of the underside of pumps, bases, etc. A
layer of bituminous material or roofing felt shall be laid on the base before the item
is installed and then trimmed to size.

f)

All items that are considered liable to oil or grease splashes shall be finished painted
using 2 coats of appropriate oil proof paint.
All items subjected to corrosive or hazardous condition shall be specially treated and
painted with suitable anti-corrosive paint as recommended by the manufacturers.
A schedule of paint colours to be used will be issued to the Sub-Contractor as the
work progress on Site.

2.

LABELLING
Lettering on piping shall be painted in contrasting colours and shall be in center of bands.
The lettering shall be in block letters with minimum dimensions of 1/2 in. high for pipes 2
ins. and under and 1 1/2 ins. high for pipes over 2 ins.
Directional arrows shall be in black on two visible sides of all pipings at each valve, fittings
and long runs at 6 ft. centers. The size of arrow shall be 3 ins. long on pipes up to and
including 2 ins. diameter and 6 ins. long on pipes over 2 ins diameter.
Every valve in the installation shall be provided with a 2 ins. diameter brass tag secured to it
with a chain and stamped with the service and area the valve controls.
Pumps and all duplicated equipment shall be numbered and labelled in 1 in. high stencilled
letters.
Labelling shall be provided for fireman lift, fire console room, fire fighting pumproom,
breeching inlet, flow switches, all control panels and fire console room directional route.
The size of the lettering shall be to the Engineer and CIFs requirement.
All the isolating valves shall be painted white and complete with padlock or chain lock.

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SPRINKLER HEADS

1.

GENERAL
The Sub-Contractor shall supply and install all sprinkler heads as shown on the drawings.
The Sub-Contractor shall also supply to the Owner a stock of spare sprinkler heads after
completion of the installation at the written instruction of the Consulting Engineer; the stock
of spare sprinkler heads shall consist of 24 nos. standard and flush type for Ordinary hazard.
The stock shall be increased by 50 per cent where there are more than two installations.
Sprinkler shall be of approved makes and types. Sprinklers shall be of conventional pattern
designed to produce a spherical type of discharge with a proportion of water being thrown
upwards to the ceiling. Sprinklers shall be designed with universal type deflector enabling
the sprinkler to be erected in either the upright or pendent position.

2.

CEILING (FLUSH) PATTERN SPRINKLERS

All sprinklers shown in shopping areas, corridors, lobbies, etc. where there is false ceiling
shall be installed pendent with plate flush to the ceiling with the heat-sensitive element
below ceiling line. The sprinklers and ceiling plate shall be of satin chromium finish. All
pipework installed shall be concealed within the false ceiling space.

3.

STANDARD TYPE SPRINKLERS

All sprinklers shown in the areas without false ceiling shall be of the Standard Type. They
shall be of standard bronze finish and shall be installed either in the upright or pendent
position according to the direction of the Consulting Engineer on site.

4.

SPRINKLER GUARDS
Where sprinklers are liable to accidental or mechanical damaged eg. along vehicle ramps of
where otherwise specified by the Consulting Engineer sprinklers must be protected by
approved metal guards. The stock of spare sprinklers shall include 12 nos. protective
guards.

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5.

SPRINKLER ORIFICES
Sprinkler shall have the undernoted nominal sizes as approved for the respective Hazard
classes mentioned.
Hazard Class
Extra light only
Ordinary
Extra High only

Nominal Size

K Factor

10mm
15 mm
20 mm

57 + 5%
80 + 5%
115 + 5%

The designed density of discharge for each different class of Hazard shall be as stated in the
Current rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installation issued by the Loss Prevention Council,
United Kingdom.
6.

SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS

Generally, sprinkler temperature ratings shall be 68oC and shall be colour coded according
to the F.O.C. Rules. The temperature rating of the sprinklers in each area shall be checked
by the Sub-Contractor. Where sprinklers are exposed to direct sunlight, the sprinkler
temperature ratings shall be increased accordingly subject to the approval of the Local Fire
Brigade Authority and the Consulting Engineer. For kitchen and laundry rooms, the
sprinkler heads to be installed shall of high temperature type with a temperature rating of
93oC.

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PUMPING PLANTS FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
The Sub-Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the pumpsets installation and
other instruments that are required for the efficient operation of the complete sprinkler
system.
All pipework including suction pipe and discharge pipes in connections with the pumps
installation and water tank/s where specified on the drawings shall be included in the
Sub-Contract.

2.

MAIN PUMPSETS
The pumps shall be of the fully imported, multistage, centrifugal, constant speed, single
stage, end suction type.
Two pumpsets shall be supplied and both shall be driven by approved electric motors
conforming strictly to the current FOC Rules and all other local authorities.
Each pump shall be capable of discharging not less than the flow rate specified in the current
edition of the F.O.C. Rules in accordance to the classification of fire hazard against the
height of Sprinkler Head. Tenderers are required to carry out the necessary calculations
relating to the pressure drops of the equipment and fittings selected by capable of providing
the necessary discharge and pressure available at each outlet. Tenderers shall submit
manufacturer's selection charts and data at time of tendering. Factory test certificate shall be
submitted for approval prior to the installation of sprinkler pumpset.
The deliveries shall be connected to the foot of the rising main through a Y-junction piece
and a back pressure valve fitted in each leg of the `Y'.
Means must be provided for the release of air which might become trapped in the upper part
of the pump case, this must be achieved automatically where a pump operates under suction
lift conditions.
The casing shall be of the high grade close grained cast iron with integral connections. The
pumps shall be fitted with bronze impeller accurately machined and balanced and rigidly
secured to the stainless steel shaft by means of a square key and streamlined impeller nut.
Case-wear rings shall be of renewable type.

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Bearings shall be of the heavy duty designs, adequately sized and effectively sealed against
ingress of dust or moisture. Stuffing boxes shall be fitted with four rings impregnated
asbestos packing plus lantern ring for flushing. A drain shall be provided for each pump
seal and discharge to an approved location.
Metal guards shall be installed over each coupling and belt driven mechanism.
Each pump shall be provided with a name plate stating the performance characteristic as
specified in F.O.C. Rules.
A fall in water pressure in the sprinkler system which is intended to initiate the automatic
starting of the pump shall at the same time provide a visual and audible alarm at the Master
Indicator and alarm panel. The starting of the pump or pumps shall not cause the
cancellations of the alarm.
Visual and audible indication of pump or pumps operation, pump or pumps fail to operate
and power or phase failure to the motor starting switch shall also be provided at the Master
Indicator and alarm panel.
Power for the above warning systems must be taken from a separately switched sub-circuit
to that feeding the pump in the case of an electric pump. In the case of compression
ignition engine driven pumps the power for the warning system must not be taken from the
battery which is used for automatic starting. Where power is taken from battery for the
warning system, the battery must be trickle charged and have a capacity sufficient to provide
an alarm for 72 hours duration.
Both pumps shall be directly driven by an approved totally enclosed fan cooled squirrel cage
motor. Motors shall be equipped with sleeve bearings. The motors shall be suitable for 415
volts 3 phase 50 hertz supply and with Class `E' insulation.
The electrical connections shall be such that power supply is always available for the motor
when the switches for the distribution of other power throughout the premises are open.
Any switches on the power feed to the motor must be clearly labelled "Sprinkler Pump
Motor Supply - Not To Be Switched off in the Event of Fire".
A tell-tale indicator lamp or lamps shall be provided to show that there is a power supply
available for the motor. The failure of any one phase of the A.C. supply shall be indicated.
The indicator must be in the vicinity of the pump and so placed that it can be readily seen by
maintenance personnel. All indicator lamps shall be duplicate or twin lamps.

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An ammeter shall be fitted to give an indicator of current and possible overload.

High rupturing capacity fuses installed must be capable of:
i)

Protecting the cable connection to the motor;

i)

Carrying the stalled current of the motor for a period of not less than 75 percent of
the period which such a current would cause the motor windings to fail.

Any no-volt release mechanism must be of the automatic resetting type such that on
restoration of the supply the motor can restart automatically. Magnetic and thermal overload
trips are not allowed.
3.

JOCKEY PUMP
It shall be of the automatic vertical multi-stage pressure maintenance pump designed with a
steep performance characteristic for positive cut in and cut out sequence operation. It shall
be able to provide at the same time the necessary flow rate of 20 igpm against the necessary
head when the system is operating.
The impellers shall be of stainless steel with steel shaft. The suction and delivery chambers
shall be of the fine grained cast iron. Intermediate chambers shall be either stainless steel or
fine grained cast iron.
The bearings shall be rubber-water lubricated and designed for the duty concerned.
The motor shall be totally enclosed fan cooled type with Class E insulation and suitable for
415 volts, 3 phase, 50 cycles supply.
The operation shall be governed by a pressure switch in the trunk main set to cut in the
pump when the pressure reduced to a predetermined value.
The electrical connections shall be such that a power supply is always available for the
motor when the switches for the distribution of other power throughout the premises are
open.
A tell tale indicator lamp or lamps shall be provided to show that there is a power supply
available for the motor. The failure of any one phase of the A.C. supply shall be indicated.

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4.

PUMP OPERATION
The pumps must start automatically and shall be fully operational within 30 seconds after
starting. The automatic starting device for duty and standby pumps shall be of an approved
pattern and set to operate when the pressure in the trunk main has fallen to a value not less
than 80 percent of the pressure in the trunk main when the pump is churning.
The first automatic starting device shall bring the duty pumpset into operation and if due to
electrical or mechanical failure, the duty pumpset fails to function satisfactorily the pressure
in the trunk main shall continue to fall.
The second automatic starting device, set to operate at a lower pressure than the first device,
shall then bring the standby pumpset into operation.
A manual changeover switch shall also be provided.
Means shall also be provided for manual starting by reducing the pressure. Once started, the
standby pump must run continuously until stopped manually.
The jockey (make-up) pump installed shall operate before the main pumps to maintain the
system pressure against any small losses and shall be able to provide at the same time the
necessary flow rate of 30 igpm against the necessary head.

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ELECTRICAL DETAILS

1.

GENERAL
The sub-contractor shall supply, deliver, install and set into operation all motors,
switchboards, switchgears, control systems and all other necessary equipments and materials
that are required for the efficient and economic operation of the complete Fire Fighting
System together with all incidental work pertaining thereto even though not specifically
mentioned herein or shown on the drawings.
All electrical work and workmanship on materials covered by this section shall conform to
the best principles of modern engineering practice and be of first grade quality as to design,
manufacture and installation.

2.

PUMPING PLANT SWITCHBOARDS

The switchboards shall be of the self-contained, extensible, wall-mounting and flush fronted
metal cubicle type. It shall house contactors, starters, relays, fused switches, selectors and
isolating switches, fuse distribution boards, meters, busbars, indicating lamp and switch and
all other necessary items of equipment whether specified hereinafter or not.
The switchboards shall be suitable for operating on a 415 volts 3 phase, 50 cycles supply
system operating with solidly earthed neutral.
Each cubicle framework shall be fabricated from rolled steel angle sections and shall be of
rigid construction with all joints welded and ground. They shall be of standard size uniform
in height and depth from front to back.
The door, side panels, and cubicle roof shall be constructed from not less than No. 12 s.w.g.
steel sheet with turned edges to the front panels and so formed as to provide a neat
appearance.
The front top and back of all cubicles shall be finished as specified with end plates and
heads of any external fixing bolts or set screws similarly finished except those steel parts
normally left bright which shall be cadmium plated and operating parts finished semi-gloss
black. The doors shall be provided with a car type lockable handle and of such construction
that the door cannot be opened unless the isolator switch or handle is first turned to the OFF
position thereby cutting off the electric power supply to the electrical mechanism inside the
cubicle switchboards.
To ensure dust-proof locking arrangements, felt rubber insert gaskets shall be incorporated
in the frames of the switchboards. The doors shall be fitted on the inside with shelves for
storing of spare cartridge fuses and contactors and electrical circuit diagram.

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All incoming and outgoing circuits and wiring shall be brought to the contactors, starters,
relays and controllers via insulated terminal strips mounted within the cubicle. All wiring
between terminal strips and electrical equipment inside the control panel shall be neatly run
and taped in accordance with the requirements of IEE.
All secondary wiring shall be of not less than 1.5mm2 section insulated with PVC and shall
be fixed securely without strain by cleats of the compression type. For the purpose of
identification, different insulation colour shall be provided to distinguish the various circuits
and each connection shall terminate at an approved type of terminal block placed in an
easily accessible position for testing at site with coded ferrules of an approved type at both
ends of each conductor. No connectors or soldered joints shall be permitted in the wiring.
The wiring shall be formed in a neat and systematic manner, with cables supported clear of
panels and without crossovers. Bushes shall be provided as necessary to prevent chafting of
cables.
Meter panels shall be hinged to provide ready access to connections and small wiring shall
be enclosed in flexible plastic conduit. All meters and relays shall be fully tropicalised. All
terminals shall be completely insulated and potential circuits shall be suitably fused.
All cubicles shall be appropriately labelled to indicate the service. Labels shall also be
provided to identify all items of equipment, circuits, cable and where applicable current
rating of fuses and setting of relays. Labels on the exterior of equipment shall be clear
perspex, reverse engraved, filled flush with black (or red and suitable) filling and the back
painted the same colour as the equipment. Labels shall be attached by means of machine
screws and nuts or machine screws driven into drilled and tapped holes.
Prior to despatch from the manufacturers works all metal work shall be thoroughly cleaned
and degreased and treated with a rust-inhibiting primer, followed by at least two coats of
durable good quality, oil and weather resistant paint, finished grey to colour 631 of B.S.
381C. All painting shall be made good at site prior to commissioning.
All wiring shall be carried out with PVC cables in fabricated conduits and shall be run
strictly in accordance with the requirements of IEE regulation and local authority with
jurisdiction over the installation. All cables in which links or abrasions occur shall be
rejected and shall be replaced by the Sub-contractor at his own expense.
All cables shall be of approved manufacture and shall be of distinguishing colours for their
specified applications.
Bending radius of cables shall be not less than eight times the overall cable diameter. The
cables shall be terminated at a brass junction box near the motor or equipment terminal
block and at earth bar inside the switchboard. The connection between the junction box and
equipment or motors shall be made by PVC cables and PVC heavy duty flexible conduit
fitted with approved brass screw type flexible conduit couplings. Cables from above 6mm2
shall be terminated with a lug type of grip cables sockets of approved manufacture.

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A steel sleeve shall be provided where MICC cable passes through a concrete floor and shall
extend at least 7 inches above the floor to afford mechanical protection to the cable. The
sleeve shall be effectively sealed with bitumen after the cables have been inserted.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cables shall be of the 440/250V grade and manufactured to B.S.S.
2004 : 14E61. PVC insulated cables may be used where cables are installed in conduit or
trunking; but where cables are installed in plaster, in exposed positions or partly run in
conduit and continued concealed directly in plaster or run on the surface of walls and
ceilings, PVC insulated and sheathed type must be used.
PVC cables shall be installed in rigid conduits fixed to walls, metalworks, ceiling or buried
in the ground. Conduits shall be of Class `B' medium gauge, screwed steel type, and
together with conduit, fittings shall comply with B.S.S> 31 : 14E40. All conduits and
fittings shall be galvanised and the water or gas pipe shall be prohibited. Conduits bearing
traces of rust or damage shall not be used.
Conduits shall be of sufficiently large sections and so arranged with draw-in bones to allow
for either an easy draw in or out of one or all of the cables, the total number of which must
not exceed the number set out in Table B.5M of the current edition of the IEE Regulations.
All conduits shall be mechanically and electrically continuous throughout and shall be
efficiently earthed with heavy copper wire or tape and screw-on clips. No conduit shall be
less than 20mm. in outside diameter.
Conduit terminations to loop in boxes shall consist of a screwed socket and smooth bore
bush, but to adaptable boxes, fuseboards, etc. termination shall consist of a flanged
coupling, lead washers and smooth bore bush.
Where conduits are exposed to damp situations, or are buried in the ground they shall be
made completely water tight by treating all joints with red lead.
3.

ELECTRIC MOTORS
Electric motors shall be of 3 phase 415 volts 50 cycles supply for 1 H.P. and above and for
motors of less than 1 H.P. may be of 1 phase 240 volt 50 cycle supply.
Motors shall be of the totally enclosed fan cooled type to B.S. 24E62 Part 2. Adequate
precautions shall be taken to prevent the ingress of moisture. All motors shall be in
accordance with B.S. 2613 and B.S. 2757 with Class `E' insulation to B.S. 2757. Motors
shall be continuously rated (C.M.R. category of B.S. 2613) and shall have torque
characteristics as required by their respective duties.
All motors shall be adequately earthed to meet the requirements of IEE regulation.

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Motor starters shall be in accordance with B.S. 587. Where remote control is required,
starters shall be contactor type with coils wound for 240 volts 50 cycles supply. All starter
cubicles shall be fitted with thermostatically controlled heats to maintain the temperature
within the cubicle above dewpoint. Heaters shall generally be located at the bottom of the
cubicle with the thermostat at the top. The heater terminal at the motor and starter shall be
clearly labelled.
"Caution - Motor Heater - Alive When Motor Stopped".
Power factor correction capacitors shall be provided as required to correct the power factor
for all motors over 2 H.P. in size to 0.85 lagging or better at all loads. The capacitors shall
be installed adjacent to the motors and complete with necessary protection fuses, discharge
resistors and all wiring and connections.
The rating of motors shall be such that they will not be over loaded at any points within the
range of operation of the equipment connected and shall be of adequate rating and starting
characteristics to allow equipment to be brought up to speed on starting in reasonable time.
Bearing shall be of ball or roller sleeve type as applicable. Terminal boxes with gasket
cover shall be provided suitable for reception of screwed conduit entry or MICC cable as
required.
The supply to each motor shall be controlled by means of an efficient cut-off switch placed
in such a position as to be easily handled by the person in charge of the motors, and
connected such that the power supply can be cut off from the motors and from the regularly
switch resistances or other devices connected to it.
Motors arranged for remote control shall be provided with a similar cut-off switch or
switches fitted at the motor positions.

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VIBRATION AND NOISE ISOLATION

1.

GENERAL
The Sub-Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission all the vibration and noise
isolation materials as specified hereinafter.

2.

SPRINKLER PUMPSETS
Unless otherwise stated, all sprinkler pumpsets shall be mounted on an integral welded base
frame of minimum 150mm high steel channels with spring mountings supporting the base
on out-riggers similar to Masonframes, Kineticsframes or approved equivalent. Base
shall be large enough to support the first pipe elbows.
The base frame and spring mountings are to be mounted on a minimum 100mm. high plinth
or foot pads. The minimum clearance between the base frame and the floor or plinth is to be
100mm.
Spring mountings shall be similar to Mason, Kineticsor approved equivalent and shall
be free standing and laterally stable without any housing and complete with 8mm to 10mm
neoprene acoustical friction pads between the base plate and the support. All mountings
shall have levelling bolts that must be rigidly bolted to the equipment. Spring diameters
shall be no less than 0.8 of the compressed height of the spring at rated load. Springs shall
have a minimum additional travel to solid equal to 50% of the rated deflection. The spring
static deflection shall be as recommended by the Manufacturer.

3.

PIPEWORKS
The first three pipe hangers in the main lines in the pump room shall be similar to Mason
Type PC30N or approved equivalent. The vibration hangers shall contain a steel spring and
0.3m deflection neoprene element in series. Details shall be submitted for the Consultants
approval.

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SPRINKLER CONTROL VALVES INSTALLATION

1.

GENERAL
The Sub-Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission the Fire Fighting Sprinkler
Control Valves installation and other instruments that are required for the efficient operation
of the complete Fire Fighting Sprinkler System.

2.

WATER SUPPLY
The water supply for the Automatic Sprinkler Installation is a superior water supply as
defined by the F.O.C. Two automatic main pumpsets, each of which is capable of providing
independently the necessary pressures and flows for the respective hazard class are being
installed to draw water from the suction tank/s under positive head conditions.
The water pressure and flow conditions at the installation control valve/s shall conform to
the respective hazard class as specified in clause 2300 of the F.O.C.

3.

INSTALLATION CONTROL VALVES

Each installation shall be provided with a set of installation control valves comprising of a
main stop valve, an alarm check valve (wet pipe) and a water motor alarm and gong.
a)

Main Stop Valve

Main stop valve when closed shall shut off all supply of water to the installation. All stop
valves controlling water supply shall be secured open by a padlocked strap. All stop valves
shall be right handed and the controlling wheels shall be clearly marked showing in which
direction the wheels are to be turned to keep the valves open or shut.
A plan showing the position of the main stop valve or valves clearly indicated thereon shall
be placed within the building where it can be readily seen by firemen or others responding to
the alarm. In addition, a location plate shall be fixed on the outside of an external wall, as
near to the main stop valve as possible, bearing the words in raised letter "Sprinkler Stop
Valve".

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Alarm valve shall be supplied and fixed on the main supply pipe immediately above the
main stop valve. The alarm check valve shall be of the full flow pattern to minimise
hydraulic friction loss at large flows. It shall be of approved type and shall incorporate
retard chamber where required to prevent false alarm and also shall have all necessary
connections to pressure gauges, water motor alarm, combined drain and test valve, etc.
c.

Water Motor Alarms

Water motor alarm shall be of approved type and shall be supplied and fitted as near to
the alarm valve as practicable and in any case the total length of pipework shall not
exceed 25m. The water motor alarm shall not be located higher than 6m above the valve.
Each water motor alarm shall comprise of a fire alarm gong with a water turbine to
operate when sprinklers are operating. The pipework shall be galvanised and shall be
20mm diameter. Each water motor alarm shall be arranged to drain through a fitting
having an orifice not larger than 3mm diameter. The orifice plates shall be either of
stainless steel or of suitable non-ferrous material such that the hole will not become
blocked by corrosion. Drain lines shall be drained to the nearest floor waste.

4.

BACK PRESSURE VALVE

Where there is more than one water supply to an installation, one number back pressure
(non-return) valve shall be flanged and connected to each water supply connection. The
valve shall be of the straightaway pattern, placed in a horizontal position. A test cock for
testing the valve shall be provided.

5.

PUMPING-IN-BREECHING
A two-way pumping-in breeching inlet for pipes 100mm dia. and a four-way pumping in
breeching inlets for pipes 150mm dia. to enable the Fire brigade to pump water into the
installation by the use of their own equipment shall be provided. The fire brigade inlets
shall be to the approval of the Local Fire Brigade Authority. The breechings shall have
polished aluminium bodies with gun metal connections unless otherwise approved by the
Consulting Engineer. The breechings shall be enclosed in a suitable glass-fronted box with
spring locks and words painted to approval.

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6.

PRESSURE GAUGES
Pressure gauges shall conform to B.S. 1780 and shall be of minimum 150mm. dia. dial
type of Budenberg or equally approved manufacture. The scale value of the gauges shall
be of the order of 150 per cent of the maximum known pressure. Pressure gauges shall
have scales with divisions not exceeding 0.2b for a maximum scale value of 10b, not
exceeding 1b for a maximum scale value in excess of 16b. The pressure gauges shall
also indicate readings in p.s.i.g.
A pressure gauge shall be fitted immediately above the alarm valve and another
immediately below the alarm and main stop valves. Means shall be provided to enable
each pressure gauge to be readily removed without interruption of installation of water
supplies.

7.

DIRECT BRIGADE ALARM CIRCUIT

Where required a direct Brigade Alarm Circuit shall be supplied and installed to connect
the building to the appropriate local Fire Brigade Station. The apparatus including the
alarm switch and control unit shall be of approved type. Alarm signals shall be initiated
by a flow of water in the sprinkler system using water flow alarm switches, in the system
pipework above the alarm valve. Switches must be sufficiently sensitive to operate when
only one sprinkler is actuated. Adequate means shall be provided for frequent testing to
the approval of the local Fire Brigade Authority. The Sub-Contractor shall make all
necessary arrangements with the relevant Authorities having jurisdiction over the
installation and pay all charges which may be due during the 12 months maintenance
period, for direct brigade alarm circuits. Where connections are to be carried out by the
Authorities, the contribution to the expenses shall be borne by the Owner of the Building.
If at any time the connection to the Fire Brigade is severed, the attention must be
automatically drawn to this fact by means of duplicate warning lights conspicuously
placed and a buzzer.

8.

WATER FLOW ALARM SWITCH

Water flow alarm switch (electrically operated) shall be supplied and fitted to indicate on
a central control panel the particular section of the system which is operating. A 12mm
dia. valve test line drained to the nearest floor waste shall be supplied and installed on the
down-stream side of the flow switch. The valve shall be padlocked in the closed
positions. Flow switch must be of F.O.C. approved.

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ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM/DETECTOR SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
The complete addressable analogue automatic fire alarm and detection system shall
comprise of a main fire alarm control panel, addressable analogue detectors and interfaces,
non-addressable devices, wiring and related accessories. It shall be commissioned by the
specialist supplier of the manufacturer who commissioned by the specialist supplier of the
manufacturer who shall provide the necessary skills required to ensure the proper function
of the complete system to the satisfaction and approval of the relevant Fire Authority and
according to British Standards for Automatic Fire Alarm System. The main control panel
and the detectors or interface shall be proprietary type.

2.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The system shall incorporate the latest microcomputer technology in Addressable Analogue
Fire Alarm and Detection System. It shall also be easily integrated to other computer based
systems such as Building automation system. The system shall have the following
operational features.
The system shall automatically set the number of addresses in the system or have an option
to set manually with dip switches.
The data or text of detectors should be easily altered or added on site immediately by using
the arrow keypads in the panel should there be, in the future, any change or addition of
detectors.
To continually assess detector signals with its dynamic electronic filters to reduce or
increase its alarm limit automatically to detect a smoldering fire or to avoid an early Prealarm form a contaminated detector.
With the dynamic electronic filters, it must also be able to recognise and avoid an alarm
from detector that is subjected to welding, pipe/cigarette smoke, dampness, climatic changes
and electrical spikes.
It shall incorporate an alarm organisation features should it be desired to raise an alarm only
if two smoke or heat detectors are activated.
It shall have a Beyond Limitfunction to enable the servicing personnel to command the
main control panel to show only the detectors that need to be serviced.
The main control panel shall be able to show the sensitivity level of any detectors in the
system.

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All detectors shall have a customer data text of up to 2 lines of 40 characters to appear in the
LCD screen in the event of fault, pre-alarm or an alarm to enable the user to locate their
precise location.
To continually scan the entire system and detection devices to report any changes in status
of any device attached to it, by a numerical address, together with its corresponding status
(Fault, Pre-warning or Alarm).
To allow interfacing of non-addressable devices into the main system such as automatic
FM200 panel and flow switches.
The panel must be able to display all those detectors that are polluted when commanded.
To allow continuous two wire parallel looping of all addressable devices along each loop
and yet enabling each addressable device to function individually and independently.
The system shall be compact stand-alone unit and capable of interfacing with other
microprocessor based equipment to provide facilities such as Video Displays, printer,
synthesizers, telecourier paging, remote logic displays and others.
To isolate or disable any selected address or group of addresses at will for any duration of
time and to store for recall, such information or isolated addresses. The isolated or disabled
addresses must automatically be reinstated into the system after the expiry of the duration of
isolation.
To provide self diagnostic features for various system faults.
To be able to store up to 20 last alarms, pre-alarms, detector faults, loop-faults, system fault
and all disblings and a Historics of up to 150 events.
The system shall have the capability to have slave panels for decentralisation. The slave
panel shall have the necessary outputs and inputs so as to be able to stand-alone in the event
of communication breakdown with the main operating control panel.
3.

MAIN OPERATING FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

The main operating fire alarm control panel shall be for floor, wall or console mounting,
with provision for standard 19rack mounting onto standard 19mounting cabinets of
anodized aluminium and steel, not more than 542 x 1919 x 477mm (W x H x D).
It must have a standard 2x40 word characters digital text logic display to indicate alarm
location and other relevant information. It must also be able to record fault, pre-warning,
alarm messages and detectors that need to be serviced and sensitivity of all detectors.
The main operating fire alarm control panel must be user friendly to enable the user to
operate easily with only one push button to accept any fault, pre-alarm or alarm condition.

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It must have simple keypads to uncomplicate execution of user or service functions.

The main operating panel must incorporate a test function to test front panel lamps, printer,
outputs for mimics or other function, bells or sirens and others.
Any alteration of customer data text and system configuration must be protected by a
password to prevent unauthorised amendments.
All users and service functions must be in menu-driven format to enable an easy step-bystep operation.
All outputs from the main panel must be freely programmable.
The internal digital clock must operate independently of any power supply and the time
easily set if desired.
4.

SYSTEM WIRING
Screen cables are not necessary. The lopping cable shall be only a pair of PVC cables with
a core size of 2.5mm2 connecting all the addresses in parallel, terminating at the last detector
and penal. Balancing or teeing-off at any detector points is allowed. The maximum loop
resistance shall not exceed 30 Ohms. A core size of 2.5mm2 can wire the detectors up to
2.15km, the distance between the main control panel to the furthest detector point. External
cable shall be of armoured cable.

5.

CONTROL OUTPUTS
Control and digital outputs must be freely programmable as standard provision. Voltage
free contacts must be a standard provision.

DIGITAL DISPLAYS
The digital display must have a provision for 2x40 characters and is freely programmable to
custom designed texts.

7.

OPERATING PANEL INDICATIONS

The main operating control panel shall be provided with the following indications :

FIRE

Red sign, lights when and address has an alarm

status.

MORE ALARMS

Red sign, lights when more than one address is

in alarm.

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8.

SPARE LAMP

Ditto

SPARE LAMP

Ditto

ALARM ON HOLD

Yellow sign, lights when an address in alarm is

still in alarm condition when reset.

PRE WARNING

Yellow sign, lights when an address has

reached pre warning level.

FAULT

Yellow sign, lights when there is fault

continues to blink until Sounder silencekey
is pressed.

FUNCTION DISABLED

Yellow sign, lights when an address or any

parts of the system is disable (disconnected).

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Green sign, lights when the panel is supplied

with 220 VAC.

IONISATION TYPE SMOKE DETECTOR

The ionisation smoke detector shall have an ionisation chamber to detect small
concentrations of mainly small particles of combustion products. It shall incorporate an
electronic devise with binary code to signal its identity along the same detector loop. Upon
being scanned/addressed the detector shall issue a current pulse of appropriate duration to
signal its level so sensitivity at that time.
Detection Principle

Ionisation chamber

Material Source

Americium 241 (0.9 micro curies)

Sensitivity

According to EN-54 part 7

Working Voltage

12 to VDC

Quiescent current

0.3 MA

Alarm current

35 MA

Material construction

Self extinguishing polycarbonate

Weight

290 gm

Encapsulation
Humidity (no condensation)

:
:

IP32
90% R.H.

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Working temperature

9.

- 30o to +70o

HEAT DETECTOR - COMBINED RATE OF RISE/FIXED TEMP.

The heat detector shall be of grade 1 type to detect in the fastest response time. It shall
incorporate an electronic device with binary code to signal its identity along the same
detector loop. Upon being scanned / addressed, the detector shall issue a current pulse of
appropriate duration to signal its level of sensitivity at that time.

10.

Detection principle

Thermistor sensor

Sensitivity

Grade 1 according to EN 54 part 5

Working Voltage

12 to 16 VDC

Quiescent current

0.1 MA

Alarm current

35 MA

Material construction

Self extinguishing polycarbonate

Weight

280 gm

Encapsulation

IP 32

Humidity (No condensation)

90% R.H.

Working Temperature

-30o to +70o

INTERFACE DEVICE
The interface device shall be an electronic device for interfacing detection devices or
potential-free contacts onto a monitored detector loop, to form a sub-loop. It shall
incorporate and electronic device with binary code to signal its identity along the detector
loop. Upon being scanned / addressed it shall issue a current pulse of appropriate duration
to signal its sensitivity at that time.

11.

MANUAL BREAKGLASS/CALLPOINTS
The manual breakglass / callpoint shall be of single action type, suitable for flush / recessed
mounting. The overall colour shall be signal red and breaking of the glass cover shall
automatically initiate an alarm to override any delay functions set in the panel. The glass
cover must be breakable by pressing it with an appropriate pressure and it shall be shattered
proof.

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Working Voltage

12 to 16 VDC

Alarm current

0.15 MA

Weight

35 MA

Encapsulation

IP 54

Material

Red Thermoplastics

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MASTER ALARM CONTROL PANEL

1.

GENERAL
The design, operation and construction of the panel shall strictly conform to the current
requirements of the Local Fire Authority and the specification herein stated.

2.

CONSTRUCTION
The panel shall be of the self-contained, extensible, wall-mounting and flush fronted
metal cubicle type. It shall house relays, contactors, indicating lamps and other necessary
items of equipment specified herein and/or required for the proper function of the system
to the current requirements of the Local Fire Authority.
The panel shall be designed for indoor service with an ambient temperature of up to
105oF with 100% RH at maximum continuous rating without exceeding the maximum
temperature permitted by the relevant B.S. Specifications.
Each cubicle framework shall be fabricated from rolled steel angle sections and shall be
rigid construction with all joints welded and ground. They shall be of standard size
uniform in height and depth from front to back.
The front top and back of all cubicle roof shall be constructed from steel sheet with
turned edges to the front panels and so formed as to provide a neat appearance. The
thickness of material shall be to the approval of Local Fire Authority.
The front top and back of all cubicles shall be finished as specified with end plates and
heads of any external fixing bolts or set screws similarly finished except those steel parts
normally left bright which shall be cadmium plated and operating parts finished
semi-gloss black. The glass door shall be provided with an Allen key lock.
All incoming and outgoing circuits and wiring shall be brought to the contactors, relays,
etc. via insulated terminal strips mounted within the cubicle. All wiring between terminal
strips and electrical equipment inside the panel shall be neatly run and taped in
accordance with the requirements of the Local Supply Authority.
For the purpose of identification, different insulant colours shall be provided to
distinguish the various circuits and each connection shall terminate at an approved type
of terminal block placed in an easily accessible position for testing at site with coded
ferrules of an approved type at both ends of each conductor. No connectors for soldered
joint shall be permitted in the wiring. Bushes shall be permitted in the wiring. Bushes
shall be provided as necessary to prevent chafing of cables.

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All meters for panel mounting shall be of the flush pattern, with square escutcheon plates
finished matt black and pressed steel cases. All meters and relays shall be fully
tropicalised. All terminals shall be completely insulated and potential circuits shall be
suitably fused.
All cubicles shall be appropriately labelled to indicate the service. Labels shall also be
provided to identify all items of equipment, circuits, cables and where applicable current
rating of fuses and setting of relays.
Label shall be engraved on clear perspex.
3.

OPERATION
a.

The primary function of the control and indicating equipment shall be to

automatically effect operation of one or more devices to give a fire alarm. A
secondary function of the control and indicating equipment shall be to indicate the
existence of faults within the system. Faults shall be indicated automatically.
An indication of the origin of an alarm is necessary where the premises are large
or intricate. This requires the division of premises into zones. Indication of the
origin of an alarm shall be given on mimic indicating equipment with duplicating
lights indicating each respective zone on the profile of the building.
The control and indicating equipment shall be designed so as to give an indication
and an alarm on the operation of an alarm or operating device where applicable
such as:i)

Individual fire fighting pumpset in operation

ii)

Breakglass points in each respective zone in operation

iii)

Other operation of sub-alarm panel and alarm devices where indicated

and/or specified on the drawings and/or herein the specification

iv)

Indication of all normal and standby power supply available to the above
operating and alarm devices

It shall initiate other functions where applicable such as the actuation of

the operation of:i)

Individual fire fighting pumpset

ii)

Other equipment where indicated and/or specified on the drawings and/or

the specification herein

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a.

The wiring from the alarm and control panel to all the above operating
devices shall be by this Contractor. The relays in the operating devices for
this purpose shall be provided by others.
All indication lights and actuation devices shall be zoned to identify:i)

Where the alarm comes from

ii)

Type of system in operation

All auxilliary services powered from the control equipment shall be fused
or similarly protected to ensure the safety of the power supply.
b.

The operation of one or more devices shall result in a fire alarm being
given by:i)

At least one internal alarm sounder (indicating equipment shall

incorporate a sounder or have one located near to it), and

ii)

At least one external alarm sounder, and

iii)

A visible indication in the indicating equipment, and

iv)

A visible indication for each zone in which a trigger device

operates.

In addition to the audible alarms specified in (i) and (ii), facilities shall be
provided to control zone and/or sector alarm sounders.
The audible alarm specified in (i) and the visible indications specified in
(ii) and (iv) shall be given simultaneously on any repeat indication
equipment which may be provided.
Normally a fire alarm shall be given by the continuous operation of the
alarm sounders. The control equipment may be arranged to provide two
stage alarm facilities, whereby a preliminary Alert alarm may be initiated
automatically by the operation of a device, and replaced if required by a
distinctive evacuate alarm initiated automatically. When this facility is
provided, the fire alarms given by alarm sounders shall be:Alert

1 second ON ) + 50%
1 second OFF )

Evacuate

Continuous (all sounders)

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The audible alarms specified in (i) and (ii) shall continue until silenced by
the manual operation of a biased switch or other device fulfilling the same
function; they shall not be automatically silenced. The operation of the
Silence Switch shall automatically result in an audible signal being given
in the control equipment, until the fire alarm system is reset. The audible
signal, which may be the same as for fault warning, shall give a distinctive
sound different from that of any alarm sounder used to give the fire alarm.
The equipment shall be designed so that, following the silencing of the
alarm sounders, in the event of operation of a trigger device in any zone in
which an alarm has not already been received and silenced, further fire
alarms as specified in (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) shall be given in all zones.
In a system having two-stage alarm facilities, the control equipment may
be required to intiate automatically an Evacuate alarm in selected zones, or
in all zones if devices operate in predetermined zones in combination.
Zone indicators shall be arranged to flash to indicate a newly initiated
alarm. The rate of flashing shall be at 110 +30 flashes per minute, with an
on/off time ratio of between 4:1 and 2:1. When the alarm sounders are
silenced by manual operation of a silence switch, any flashing signal then
existent shall be replaced by a steady signal.
The visual indications specified in (iii) and (iv), and the audible signal that
the alarm sounders have been silenced shall all persist until the system is
manually reset at the control equipment. Resetting shall be accomplished
only by the operation of biased switches or other devices fulfilling the
same function.
c.

Any fault warning by the control equipment shall be given simultaneously

by:i)

An audible warning from a sounder situated at the indicating

equipment, preferably within it,

ii)

A visible indication on the indicating equipment,

iii)

A signal transmitted to a remote centre where a communication of

such a centre is provided.

Any fault warning as specified shall be given in the event of any of the
following occurring:i)

Failure or disconnection of the normal power supply;

ii)

Failure or disconnection of the standby power supply;

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iii)

Failure or disconnection of battery charging equipment;

iv)

Failure or disconnection of the leads to alarm device(s);

v)

Failure or disconnection of any of the leads to alarm sounders;

vi)

Failure of any fuse or protection devices;

vii)

Failure of any device, such as a pulse generator, inverter or

oscillator;

viii)

Others as required by Fire Authority.

The sounder used for giving fault warning shall be distinctive and of
different character from the audible fire alarm. Provision may be made for
cancelling the sounder only. Where such provision is made, the removal
of the fault shall automatically reset the audible fault warning circuit or
cause the audible fault warning to respond until silenced by the manual
operation of a biased switch or other device fulfilling the same function.
Facilities shall be provided for giving a fault warning on the indicating
equipment in the event of a failure or disconnection of both normal and
standby power supplies.
Each installer of the equipment shall supply for each installation a routine
test schedule, together with a recommended time interval between
successive tests, conformity which will ensure the fault conditions are
recognized before the effectiveness of the system is impaired.
d.

Each indicator lamp shall be arranged to give an audible fault warning

immediately on the failure of any lamp at any time.
The arrangement of indicator circuits and the mechanical design of the
apparatus shall be such that the operation of one indicator does not prevent
the proper and separate operation of other indicators.
The operation of any sounder or the transmission of a signal to a remote
centre shall not be prevented by any indicator defect and shall not depend
on the operation of any indicator.
Each fire alarm indicator shall be clearly labelled with the word `Fire',
each fault warning indicator shall be clearly labelled with the word `Fault'.
Each zone indicator shall, on operating, give clear indication of that
section of the premises from which the call originates.

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In addition to labelling, each fire alarm indicator shall be coloured red and
each warning indicator shall be coloured amber. The two colours shall not
be used for any other indicator.
e.

The control equipment shall provide voltages appropriate to the rating of

the interconnected trigger device units and the equipment shall incorporate
overload cut out or limiting devices to protect the external circuit against
excess current.
Where apparatus is to be operated in excess of extra low voltages, all live
parts shall be enclosed in earthed metal, or non-combustible insulating
material.

f.

The control and indicating equipment shall derive power from:i.

The mains electricity supply

ii.

A secondary battery exclusive to the fire protection system (Nickel

Cadmium Battery)

A standby power supply shall be immediately available in the event of

failure of the normal supply and shall be automatically connected so as to
maintain the equipment in a condition such that a fire alarm arising from
the operation of a device in two separate zones can subsequently by given.
The standby shall be derived from a secondary battery (Nickel Cadmium)
exclusive to the fire protection system.
g.

All indication and other circuits within the indicating equipment shall
operate at 24V d.c.
The equipment including all its components shall function satisfactorily at
the nominal mains voltage +10% when tested.

h.

i)

With the battery disconnected, and

ii)

With the battery connected as for normal duty, &

iii)

With the battery connected and in a discharged condition.

Battery charging equipment shall incorporate automatic control features

with output designed to charge and maintain the cell within the limits
specified by the battery manufacturer, taking into account any quiescent
load imposed by the associated system. Loss of effective battery capacity
shall be recognised during the course of a routine test of the system.

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Each battery of secondary cells used in the equipment, when charged by

its normal charging arrangements for a period of 24 hours from a fully
discharged condition, shall then have sufficient available power to supply
the quiescent load together with any fault signals resulting from the
disconnection of failure of the alternative power supply for a period of 72
hours. Thereafter it shall be capable of supplying an additional load
resulting from an alarm originating in two separate zones for a period of 1
hour, and it shall in addition be capable of supplying the full emergency
alarm load for a period of at least 1 hour.
i.

The equipment shall be examined and certified by person or persons

acceptable/approved by Director General, Fire Services Malaysia, to
confirm that all the requirements of the clauses dealing with control and
indicating equipment for protection premises have been met.

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AUTOMATIC CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
The CO2 system shall be designed to NFPA 12-1980 code and local fire authority
requirements. The concentration shall be minimum 50% at 80.F. The gas release shall be
30 seconds after activation of two detectors or operation of manual gas release unit. The
discharge should be substantial completed in a nominal 60 seconds. The system shall be
supplied, installed, tested and commissioned by a contractor.

2.

SYSTEM OF OPERATION
Activation of one detector shall operate the alarm intermittently, so advising personnel to
evacuate. Activation of the second detector shall initiate the 30 seconds time delay for
gas release, shut off exhaust fans, shut off the equipment within the room being protected
and operate the Xenon flasher unit. The alarm shall operate continuously after the
activation of the second detector. Should there be any LPG system linked to it, the panel
shall shut off the solenoid valve of the LPG piping.

3.

CONTROL PANEL
The control panel shall be lockable, glass fronted metal cubicle. The panel shall be
constructed by approved supplier by Jabatan Bomba and details shall be submitted for
Consultants approval prior to fabrication. The panel shall be located on the external wall
of the MSB room.
The panel shall be provided with the following facilities:a)
Mains incoming switch & indicator
b)
Mains Fail Indicator
c)
Battery On Indicator
d)
Battery Low Voltage Indicator
e)
Chargers On Indicator
f)
Charger Fail Indicator
g)
Bulb Test Switch
h)
Buzzer Silence
i)
Fuses (Screwed On Type)
j)
Bell Line Fault Indication
k)
Reset Switch
l)
Zone Switched (Test Alarm / Normal / Isolate / Test Fault)
m)
Audio and Visual Alarm, Fault and Isolate Indicators For Each Zone
n)
Gas Operated Indicator
o)
Audio & Visual Gas Isolated Indicator
p)
Gas Isolation Switch
q)
Manual / Auto Switch & Indication For Manual Mode
r)
Voltmeter
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s)
t)
4.

Ammeter
Label (Manufacturer / Serial No. / Date Of Manufacturer / Owners Name)

POWER SUPPLY
The system shall operate in 240 volts AC supply and 24 volts DC standby supply. The
DC supply shall consist of nickel cadmium batteries of sufficient capacity to sustain the
system under all operating conditions for a period of at least 72 hours.

5.

CO2 CYLINDER
The cylinders shall be installed on a 50mm high plinth and secures by using a suitable
bracket. The condition of the container infill shall be indicated by a gauge fitted on the
cylinder. Automatic means shall provided to prevent loss of agent through manifold if
any of the cylinders are removed.

6.

MANUAL GAS RELEASE UNIT

The system shall operate from an input voltage of 240 volts A.C. 50 Hz supplied to the
power charger module within the control panel. The voltage is transformed and rectified
within the panel to 24 volt D.C.. A standby battery shall be provided in case of mains
voltage failure. This battery will automatically and instantaneously be changeover as
soon as the mains supply fails. Such failure be trickle charged during normal operating
conditions.
The space shall be protected by at least two detectors mounted at ceiling level and wired
in different zones. When one of these detectors goes into the alarm condition a signal
lamp on the detectors lobby will illuminate in sympathy. With the firm lamp on the
control panel and an audible warning will be given in the CO2 protected areas via the
alarm bell.
In order to discharge the extinguishing agent automatically two detectors must operate.
This mode of operation is called Double Knockand obviates the possibility of false
discharge due to one detector operating to conditions which are regarded as normal.
Also to be provided is the facility for manually discharging agent via a key switch unit
which shall be mounted outside the exit door to protected space. A spare key shall be
kept in a glass fronted box outside the door by the control unit.
The detectors circuit wiring shall be monitored for line open and closed circuit fault. A
disconnection to this circuit would be indicated as a fault as the control panel both
visually by a fault lamps and buzzer and remotely on the central control panel.

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8.

PIPEWORK, VALVES, FITTING & DISCHARGE NOZZLE

All pipes works, valves & fittings shall be of seamless carbon steel API 40 and suited for
the intended duties. Nozzles shall be selected to suit the type of hazard served.

9.

NOTICE
A notice with the words JANGAN MASUK KE BILIK INI TANPA ALAT
PERNAFASAN, BILA GAS CO2 DILEPASKANshall be provided on the door of the
room being protected,

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ACCEPTANCE TEST
The contractor shall arrange inspection of the completed system with Bomba and obtain
acceptance certificate from them.

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FM-200 TOTAL FLOODING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
This section for the specification covers the design, supply, delivery, install, testing,
commissioning, maintenance and warranty of FM-200 Fire Protection System with the
TOTAL FLOODING type, utilizing FM-200 clean agent to extinguish fire. Any material
not specifically mentioned in this specification or not shown in the drawings but are
required for proper performance and operation shall be included and installed.
The FM-200 Fire Protection System consists of container, piping, discharge nozzles,
heat and/or smoke detectors, and a control panel, which monitors the space, activates
both visual and audio alarms before releasing the agent.
The agent is discharged after a time delay upon detection of fire to warn any occupant to
evacuate the room. Thus, it can be installed for rooms which are normally occupied or
unoccupied.
The Contractor shall engage a specialist in the design, supply, install, testing and
commissioning of the whole FM-200 Fire Protection System.
The FM-200 Fire Protection System and its mechanical components shall be
manufactured by Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited.
The system and components shall be supplied by an authorized distributor with good
reputation and experience in design of the FM-200 fire suppression system.

2.

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Clean Agent
The suppression clean agent shall be the halocarbons extinguishant, heptafluoropropane,
HFC-227ea (trade name FM-200) and manufactured by Great Lakes Chemical
Corporation.
The agent shall be USEPA recognised in the 'Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) for normally occupied area.
The agent shall have no environmental impact i.e. the gas mixture present shall be
environmental friendly with

Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).

Low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Short Atmospheric Life Time (ALT).
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The agent shall commercially be available and approved by Jabatan Bomba dan
Penyelamat Malaysia (Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department).
Design Standards
The system shall be designed, installed, inspected, maintained, tested and recharged by
qualified, trained personnel in accordance with The Standard on Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishing Systems, NFPA 2001, 2000 edition.
The quantity of extinguishing agent shall be sufficient to ensure rapid extinction of any
fire in the protected areas and with adequate spare capacity.
The protected area shall be provided with FM-200 gas with flame extinguishing
concentration of 7.17 % at 20oC.
The agent shall be discharged within a nominal 10 seconds discharge time upon
activation of the container valve.
All devices shall be designed for the service encountered and shall not be readily
rendered inoperative or susceptible to accidental operation. They shall be located,
installed or suitably protected against mechanical, chemical or other damage, which may
render them inoperative.
All devices for shutting down supplementary equipment shall be considered integral parts
of the system and shall function with system operation.
Enclosure
The enclosure shall be test adequate integrity to retain the design concentration (for FM200, 7.17 % for class A and C fire hazard) for a minimum of 10 minutes holding time.
Please refer to Enclosure Integrity Test Specification or VIC Resources Sdn Bhd for
further information.
To prevent loss of agent through openings to adjacent hazards or work areas, opening
shall be permanently sealed or equipped with automatic closures.
The false ceiling space, room and floor void (raised floor) shall be protected with the
HYGOOD FM-200 Fire Protection System.

3.

SYSTEM OPERATION

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The system shall be left in automatic mode at all times if the design concentration is
below the NOAEL (None Observed Adverse Effect Level) concentration.
Each system shall be able to perform independently via the interlocking with the
automatic detection system as well as manual actuation under emergency situation.
The automatic detection system shall comprise cross-zone detection to activate before
activation of the gaseous fire suppression system. The Contractor shall provide all control
panel and necessary relay for alarm connection to MAP.
Upon activation of the gaseous fire suppression system, it shall cut off the operation of
the computer air-conditioning units, which are installed by others. The Contractor shall
provide and connect all the necessary controls, relay, cable, conduit, etc to effect this
interlocking operation.
Activation Stage 1 (1st Alarm)
When the first detector of a particular zone is activated, the 'Alarm' LED on the Control
Panel shall be blinking and the following functions shall be executed:

The alarm bell shall sound.

Ventilation shut down / opening closure shall operate to prevent all potential
leakage if applicable.
'Evacuate Area Immediately' sign shall be flashing.
Beacon light shall be flashing.
LED countdown timer shall be lighted up to standby for countdown.

Activation Stage 2 (2nd Alarm)

When an adjacent detector is activated, the 2nd 'Alarm' LED shall be blinking. The
following function shall be executed:

The siren shall sound.

The countdown LED timer shall commerce shutdown.
Once the timer reaches '0', a signal shall be sent to the gas container electric
actuator to release the gas.
'Gas Discharged' sign shall be flashing.

Manual Operation
When the Manual Release Station is activated, the complete operation sequence of
Activation stage 1 & stage 2 are executed simultaneously.
Discharge of the clean agent may be prevented by pressing the 'Stop gas' push button at
the control panel. However, alarm status shall remain.
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If the 'Stop Gas' pushbutton is being pressed before the LED timer reaches '0', timer shall
re-start countdown immediately upon release of the pushbutton.

4.

COMPONENTS
Control Panel
The system shall operate from an output voltage of 240volts AC, 50 Hz supplied to the
power charger module within the control panel. The voltage is transformed and rectified
within the panel to 24 volt D.C.
A 24-volt D.C. standby battery of the maintenance free type shall be provided in case of
main voltage failure. This battery will automatically and instantaneously be switched into
use as soon as the mains supply fails. Such a failure shall be indicated both visually and
audibly at the panel. The battery shall be trickle charged during normal operating
conditions.
The panel shall be able to monitor all functions, process all alarm and releasing signals to
activate the fire suppression system. The panel shall be factory manufactured wall
mounted with lockable hinged doors constructed from galvanized, spray painted steel
sheet.
A manual discharge disable function shall be provided as a safeguard against unwanted
discharge of the gas during system servicing.
An adjustable timer shall form part of the control panel function for delay of gas
discharge action upon both of the cross-zone detector zones activation.
Visual indications shall be provided at the control panel as follows:

Power status
Systems status
Alarm status
Discharge status
Trouble status
Abort status cylinder gas pressure status

The gas release control panel shall receive alarm signal from the analog addressible
smoke detector via interface unit using 'cross zoning' configuration. LED display
countdown timer, adjustable from 0 to 90 seconds must be provided for each protected
area to indicate the remaining time before actual gas discharge.
Storage Container

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The FM-200 shall be stored in varies suitable size of container designed to hold the
agent in liquefied form at ambient temperatures. It shall be of welded steel construction.
Manufactured in accordance with DOT (HSE) 4BW500 or 4BW450
Each container shall be super-pressurised with dry nitrogen to 25 bar at 20C and shall be
equipped with pressure gauge to indicate the pressure of its content.
Each container must be equipped with a discharge valve to discharge FM-200 which
manufactured by Macron Safety Systems (UK) Limited.
Over pressurization of the container shall be prevented by a safety disc incorporated with
the container valve.
All cylinders shall be adequately mounted and supported in a manner to facilitate
individual servicing or content weighing.
System operating on higher pressure will not be accepted.
Valve Operating Actuator
Valve operating actuator shall be available in electric (solenoid type), manual (local and
remote) and pneumatic method of operation, and configure as appropriate for the normal
use of the protected risk.
Discharge Nozzle
Discharge nozzles shall be selected for the use intended and for their discharge
characteristics.
Each nozzle shall consist of orifices and should be of corrosion resistant metal.
Automatic Detectors and Alarm Bells
The automatic detectors are usually of the combination heat and smoke type.
The detectors shall be resistant to corrosion and any plastic components should not melt
or be adversely affected at a temperature less than 13C above the maximum allowable
operating temperature for the type of detector.
The alarm bells should produce an alarm at least 90 dB noise level above the
surrounding.
The bells shall be fully weatherproof and can be installed in any location for any alarm
purpose.
Piping and Fitting

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All piping shall be a Schedule 40 seamless pipe complying with BS 5306.

All values and other screwed fitting shall be suitable for the system.
Discharge nozzles shall be manufactured in corrosion resistant material and shall be
positioned in a manner to effect a uniform concentration at the shortest time after
discharge.

5.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

The whole works shall be satisfied the requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction
for the protected risk, and be in accordance with the DIOM of the system manufacturer /
supplier.
The complete installation shall be in full operational condition before testing is to be
carried out.
All defects and deficiencies in performance, reliability, safety, efficiency shall be
rectified and tested to the entire satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction before
acceptance.
Before hand over of the system to the Owner, all gaseous containers shall be fully
charged.

6.

MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY

The system shall be warranted for parts and labour for not less than a period of one year
(12 months) from the date of installation.
The Contractor shall specify the maintenance to be performed during the warranty period
to maintain warranty condition.

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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The Sub-Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission on the necessary equipment as
generally shown on the drawings and to the Specification of Local Fire Authorities. Samples of
equipment before installation shall be submitted for the Engineers approval. Evidence of
approval of fire extinguishers shall be accompanied with the tender.
Portable fire extinguishers to the approval of the Local Authority shall be supplied and installed
as shown in the drawings. Similar portable fire extinguishers supplies shall have the same
method of operation. The number and type of extinguishers shall be hung or hooked or securely
placed on brackets fastened to a wall, partition or column in a suitable conspicuous and
accessible position. No extinguishers shall be sited where temperature exceeds 110oF.
Generally, it shall be installed and maintained to B.S. Code Of Practice CP 402 : Part 3 : 1964.
Dry chemical powder shall be capable of extinguishing Class A, B and C fire. The powder shall
be non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-abrasive and non-freezing. It shall not solidify or evaporate
and conform to B.S. 3465.
Carbon dioxide extinguisher shall be able to extinguish Class A, B and C fire and conform to
B.S. 5423 and shall be supplied with horn, hose and valve assembly.
Portable fire extinguisher exposed to weather shall be placed in weather proof cabinet, with
SIRIM approved type. The cabinet shall made from mild steel with minimum thickness of
1.2mm, furnish with epoxy powder red paint.
The Sub-Contractor shall include in the Tender Price cost of installation including brackets and
the approval fee from the Fire Authority. All extinguishers should be installed at height at
1370mm height from the floor level to the handle.

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FIREMAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

1.

GENERAL
The Sub-Contractor shall supply, install, test and commission a common talk closed circuit
supervised fireman's communication system. All units of equipment shall have been
approved by the Local Fire Authority and shall consist of: a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Control unit
Central exchange amplifier
Sub-units/Remote station
Power supply unit
All necessary cabling works

All equipment shall be suitable for use in this country.

2.

CONTROL UNIT
The control unit shall consist of a number of banks of selector switches, a loudspeaker, light
emitting diodes (LED) and a master handset.
Each selector switch is allocated to a sub-unit handset and provided with a light emitting
diode. The selector switch will be used to switch two-way speech to its connected sub-unit.
The control unit shall be provided with the following functions to comply with the Fire
Brigade Department's Requirements:a)

Multicontrol unit operation

b)

Changeover switch to transfer control to another unit

c)

Intercommunication between control units

d)

Automatic emergency fire tone which also transmits to all sub-units with a cancel
switch incorporated

e)

Indication of any other external condition which may be registered by audio visual
signal.

The control panel shall house the loudspeaker, master telephone handset, microphone, the
loudspeaker volume control unit, the common callkey, the transfer alarmkey and the
display testkey, DC power ON and AC mains failure L.E.D. indicator; the latter is used in
conjunction with standby emergency power supply.

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The master telephone handset will cancel the loudspeaker/ microphone unit, when lifted,
thus maintaining privacy during conversation between the fireman and the Commanding
Officer.
3.

CENTRAL EXCHANGE AMPLIFIER

The central exchange amplifier shall contain the electronics necessary for the operation of
the system. It shall consist of a number of cards mounted in a card frame, plus an
interconnecting baseboard which is also connected to the remainder of the equipment.
The card frame shall contain slots for the necessary audio and control cards, the latch cards
and the additional facility cards.
The latch cards shall contain the circuitry required for latching calls from the sub-units, for
switching the audio through to the sub-units and shall provide the entire system under
constant surveillance by electronic supervision.
The supervisory features shall provide automatic protection in the event of line faults, to
sound a normal call signal should a line be broken with a cancel switch incorporated, or an
indication for failure for the power supply unit.
System faults are indicated immediately at the control unit for any number of
sub-units/remote stations.

4.

SUB-UNITS/REMOTE STATIONS
The remote station shall be wall/flush mounted on walls.
It shall consist of a telephone handset with coil cord, a press-to-call, press-to-reset alarm
tone switch, an indicator light and an audio tone unit fitted inside a vandalproof metal
enclosure of a colour to be selected by the Consulting Engineer. The front access door will
be fitted with glass or perspex panel and lockable.

5.

POWER SUPPLY UNIT

The power supply unit shall be designed to provide a smooth regulated output of 24 volts 5
amps. D.C. from an A.C. input of 240V single phase 50 hertz.
As a back-up to the A.C. source supply, a D.C. 24 volts nickel cadmium battery with
sufficient capacity for all sub-units sets, audio tone, indicator lights, etc. to operate
continuously for a period of not less than 8 hours complete with battery charger unit shall be
supplied and installed.
In the event of a A.C. mains failure, switching to standby operation shall be automatic using
electronic circuitry without any break. A `Mains Fail' L.E.D. indicator light shall be
provided to indicate that the system is operating under standby operation.

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6.

CABLING
All cabling works shall be carried out in conduit and in accordance to the requirement of the
Equipment Manufacturer and the Local Fire Brigade Department.

7.

OPERATION
The Fire Brigade Communication System shall provide two-way communication between
the control unit and the individual sub-unit.
a)

Sub-Unit Operation

The sub-unit calls the control unit by lifting the handset and depressing the push button
switch into callposition. A continuous audio and flashing call signal is created at control
unit. At the same time, a flashing indicator light shall be noticed at the sub-unit indicating
that the call has been registered and is awaiting to be answered by the control unit.
When the control unit accepts the call by pressing the appropriate push button, the audio
signal will be cancelled but leaving the L.E.D. on the control unit and the sub-unit indication
lamp ON until the control unit de-selects the sub-unit.
By depressing the press-to-talk switch at the control unit, a two-way communication is thus
possible.
When the control unit calls the sub-unit by depressing the appropriate push button, a
continuous audio signal and flashing lamp will be activated at the sub-unit. By lifting the
sub-unit handset and depressing the push button switch will cancel the audio signal but
leaving the indicator light ON, a two-way communication is thus possible.
b)

Control Unit Operation

When a sub-unit calls in, the appropriate L.E.D. on the control unit switch bank flashes and
remains flashing until the call is answered. In addition, unless the control unit is already
engaged with another call, an alarm tone will sound in the control unit.
If any other calls are made to the control unit whilst it is engaged, the appropriate L.E.D.
will flash to indicate queuing. The alarm tone will come ON when the control unit is
disengaged.
A volume control is provided on the control unit for voice level adjustment of the incoming
call.
A display testkey shall be fitted to test the operation of the whole L.E.D. display.
A common callkey shall be fitted to call all sub-units in the event of an emergency.

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c)

Central Exchange Amplifier Operation

The central exchange amplifier shall have the following minimum operation:i.

Amplifier Card
To provide all necessary amplification to power the speech circuit and automatic
microphone limiting which will enable the level to be pre-set to avoid speech or
background noise overload distortion.

ii.

Audio Latch Card

To enable all calls to be electronically latched and held for the duration of the call.
Similar for delatching.

iii.

Audio Control Card

To provide the switching tone and pre-amplifier circuitry to facilitate almost
soundness change of speech direction.

iv.

Internal Power Supply Card

To provide all power for signal switching of electronic circuitry.

v.

Power Amplifier Card

A heavy duty power amplifier to power all the sub-units during a common call
operation.

vi.

Alternating Tone Card

To provide a continuous alternating tone frequency signal to all sub-units during a
common call operation.

8.

CABLES
All cables to be used shall be in accordance to the Equipment Manufacturer's
recommendation and the maximum operating distances of different sizes of cables must be
strictly adhered.

9.

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

The testing of the system shall be carried out jointly by the Sub-Contractor, the Fire
Authority and the Consulting Engineers upon completion.

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BALANCING, TESTING

1.

GENERAL
All necessary balancing, testing, calibrating and setting of the equipment and controls
associated with this installation shall be done by and all instruments and labour necessary
for this shall be supplied by this Contractor.
The Sub-Contractor shall provide all notices and pay all fees in connection with all
necessary tests to be carried out to the approval of the Local Fire Brigade Authority and
any Authority having jurisdiction over the installation.
The Sub-Contractor shall provide and install all temporary pipes, valves and connections
to enable all the system to be cleaned out and drained and shall remove and make good
all such piping and connections at completion. Piping shall be disconnected from control
valves during clean out.
If tests are specified in any clause of the Specification such tests shall be carried out when
the Consulting Engineer may deem necessary without any extra charge.
All tests shall be done in the presence of and certified by the Consulting Engineer.
Completion Certificates as shown in the Appendices including a brief description of the
test method and instrumentation used shall be submitted to the Consulting Engineer.
Only competent and experienced personnel shall be employed to carry out all the tests.

2.

TESTING APPARATUS
A complete set of testing equipment to be provided by this sub-contractor shall consist of
the following minimum requirements.
a)

3.

1 - Tachometer with accessories for measurement

of pumps and motors shaft speeds.

PUMPS
All pumps shall be checked for flow rates, pressure and r.p.m.

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PIPEWORK
All water pipework shall be hydro-statically tested to 150 p.s.i. or 2 times the working
pressure whichever is the greater. The test pressure shall be maintained for 24 hours and
the Engineer shall be notified 48 hours in advance of any testing to be carried out. During
this test, all welded joints shall be hammered and where pipe connection are built in the
walls or partitions, the above test shall be made before the pipes are covered or
permanently concealed.

5.

FLOW SWITCHES AND FLOAT SWITCHES

All flow switches shall be tested after installation. Areas defined by indicating lamps
and/or alarm bells shall be checked for correct operation. All switches shall be correctly
set to the satisfaction of the Consulting Engineer.

6.

TEST RECORDS
On the completion of the installation, the Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of the
test records to the consulting engineer.

7.

RELIABILITY TESTS
When the preparatory tests have been concluded successfully and the Contractor has
notified the Consulting Engineer that the installation is ready to work, each section of the
installation will be required to operate either continuously or intermittently as may be
required without failure of any kind for an approved period before the "Taking Over
Certificate will be issued.
Should any failure occur due to, or arising from, faulty fitting, materials or workmanship
but otherwise sufficient to prevent the commercial use of the installation, the reliability
test for a further approved period of one calender month shall be recommended after the
Contractor has remedied the cause of failure to the satisfaction of the Consulting
Engineer.
The onus of proving that any failure is due to any other cause shall rest with the
contractor.

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INSPECTION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

1.

The Consulting Engineers shall be allowed to inspect the installation works at any time
and if required, the Sub-Contractor shall be present at such an inspection.
The Consulting Engineers shall be given adequate notice of completion of works to be
covered. No work shall be covered without the prior approval of the Consulting
Engineers. The Consulting Engineers shall be given 7 days advanced notice of works to
be tested.
The Sub-Contractor shall supply all labour, materials, equipment, tools, and instruments
which shall be certified as to their accuracies, dates when calibrated, by whom and of
types approved by the Consulting Engineers. The Sub-Contractor shall be responsible for
all electrical tests at the site and shall be represented by a capable Chargeman or Engineer
during the whole of the period required for the tests.
During testing and commissioning the Sub-Contractor shall record, in addition to the test
figures specified, all adjustments, settings and modifications made.
The materials and methods used for testing shall not adversely affect subsequent
performance of the components of or the system in which the components are installed.
Defects revealed shall be made good by replacement of the defective part or parts.
Three copies of certified test results shall be forwarded to the Consulting Engineers
within seven days of the tests being performed.
On practical completion, the whole of the works will be subjected to acceptance tests and
inspections. The Consulting Engineers will then provide a list of defects and these shall
be rectified within 14 days unless otherwise agreed to in writing. The installation shall
then be retested and reinspected to ensure that the listed defects have been remedied.

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The standard of acceptance for mechanical installation tests shall be as recommended in

the conformance to the following standards:Electrical Installation

Latest Edition of I.E.E.

Regulation and SESCO

Fire Fighting Installation

Fire Office Committee rules

Jabatan Bomba Malaysia.

Cold Water Services

Kuching Water Board

The Sub-Contractor shall arrange and carryout the necessary pressure testing of pipelines
in the presence of the Engineer and/or Fire Offices.
Use a hand-operated pump and a low pressure gauge. While under a pressure of 150 psi
every joint in the suction lines shall be brushed with a soap lather to check for leaks.
Allow for 24 hours before releasing the air pressure in the presence of the Engineer's
representative.
Pressure gauges used shall be approved by SIRIM (A Certificate of Approval be
produced by the Contractor for inspection by the Fire Officer).

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MAINTENANCE

1.

SUB-CONTRACT MAINTENANCE
The Sub-Contractor shall guarantee against fault, or defects, all materials and work as set
out in this Specification for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the
Certificate of Practical Completion. The Sub-Contractor shall at his own expense pay for
spare parts, fuse, bulb, relay, starters, detectors and other items necessary for the proper
operation of the system.
Sub-contract maintenance shall consist of servicing of pumps installed including attention to
emergency calls for a period of twelve months.
The Engineer may issue the Certificate of Practical Completion at his discretion provided
that:a.

All required testing has been completed and approved by the Consulting Engineer
and CIFS.

b.

All adjustments to equipment which may be necessary to ensure satisfactory

operation have been made.

c.

All operation instruction, wiring diagrams and layouts have been received.

d.

A Maintenance Schedule setting out the proposed programme of maintenance

inspection and servicing, together with advice of arrangements of prompt attention to
emergency calls have been submitted to and approved by the Engineer.

At the beginning of the Maintenance Period the Sub-Contractor shall provide a log book
which shall be lodged with a person nominated by the Engineer. The log book shall remain
at the site and shall be used to accurately record all service calls, whether emergency or
routine, setting out the work performed, the date, the duration of each visit, the repairs or
adjustments made. All entries to the log book shall be handed over to the Inspecting
Engineer on completion of the Maintenance Period.
At the conclusion of the Maintenance Period a complete check over and if necessary a
re-adjustment of the installed equipment shall be made in the presence of the Engineer.

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2.

SCHEDULE OF MAINTENANCE IS ATTACHED

During the Maintenance Period, the Sub-Contractor shall train maintenance personnel
nominated by the Owner in all aspects of operation and maintenance of the whole
installation.

3.

SERVICE SUB-CONTRACT
The Owner shall have the option to enter into an annual service Sub-Contract, after the
Sub-Contractor has fulfilled the Sub-Contract Maintenance and guarantee obligations. The
service Sub-contract shall include emergency service and regular maintenance. The cost of
spare parts shall be charged to the Owner.

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