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This sample specification is intended to assist parties that may be creating their own specifications that
involve total flooding systems for data centers, telecommunication rooms, museums, libraries or other
similar uses using 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. This sample specification is for reference
purposes only and the party creating a specification is solely responsible for its specification. If you need
assistance please contact 3M at www.3M.com/novec1230fluid support tab and contact us. This
template was updated July 14, 2011.
Section 1 General
1.5 Submittals
A. Field installation layout drawings shall be provided having a scale of not less than 1/8=1-0
detailing the location of all agent storage tanks, pipe runs, including sizes and lengths, control
panel(s), detectors, manual pull stations, abort stations, audible and visual alarms, etc.
B. Auxiliary details and information shall be provided such as maintenance panels, door holders,
special sealing requirements and equipment shutdowns.
C. Separate layout drawings shall be provided for each level, such as the main room, sub floor and
above ceiling spaces as applicable. Also, include necessary details for mechanical and electrical
work.
D. A separate drawing shall be provided showing isometric details of agent storage containers,
mounting details and pipe runs and sizes.
E. Provide electrical layout drawings showing the location of all devices and include point-to-point
conduit runs.
F. Provide an internal control panel wiring diagram, which shall include power supply requirements
and field wiring termination points.
G. Provide graphic annunciator wiring schematics and dimensioned display panel illustration shall
be provided.
H. Complete two-phase flow calculations from a UL listed or FM approved computer program shall
be provided for all engineered SYSTEM design. Calculation sheet(s) shall include the
manufacturers name and listing of approval reference number (i.e.: UL listing EX-number) for
verification. The individual sections of the pipe and each fitting to be used as shown on the
isometric diagrams shall be identified and included in the calculation. Total agent discharge time
1.6 Warranty
A. Warranties in this section are in addition to any warranty requirements of the General
Conditions of the Contract or local applicable laws.
B. Provide a 3MTM NovecTM 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Blue SkyTM Warranty 20-year protection against
regulatory bans or restrictions as described at www.3M.com/novec1230fluid, under the product
literature tab in the file 3M Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Blue Sky Warr. It is the
contractors responsibility to assist the Owner in proper registration of the product.
1.7 Insurance
A. The installing contractor shall maintain a minimum [$ ] liability and completed operations
insurance coverage. In addition, the company shall maintain a [$ ] umbrella insurance policy.
The maintained limits of liability coverage shall be the greater of these or limits required in the
general conditions of the specifications.
Section 2 Products
Section 3 Execution
3.2 Installation
A. All installations shall be in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations, codes,
standards, regulations, listings and approvals.
3.4 Inspections
A. The distributor/installer shall provide two (2) inspections during the first year of service as part
of this contract, one at 6 months and on at 12 months after installation.
End of Specification