SECTION 21 13 14

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

1 GENERAL:
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This Section specifies materials, methods, and equipment to be used for automatic sprinkler
system, standpipe system, fire pump system and related fire protection piping to 5 ft outside
building.
B. As shown on drawings, system(s) shall consist of:
C. Each wet pipe zone shall begin with:
1. Zone control valve with tamper switch.
2. Check Valve (Combined standpipes).
3. Flow switch.
4. Inspectors test and drain valve.
5. Pressure gauge.
D. This Section specifies design criteria for fire protection system. Zone and main piping layouts
of fire protection system have been established, as it relates to architecture, structure and
mechanical/electrical systems. Fire Protection Contractor, based on these layouts, shall
produce installation drawings which are also referred to as shop drawings in this Specification.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Section 20 0513 – Motors
B. Section 20 0520 - Excavation and Backfill
C. Section 20 0549 - Seismic Anchorage and Restraints
D. Section 20 0553 - Mechanical Systems Identification
E. Section 28 3116 - Multiplexed Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Codes and Standards:
1. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems
2. NFPA 20, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
3. NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
4. NFPA 45, Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals
5. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code
6. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Protection Equipment Directory
7. California Building Code – Latest Version
8. City of Los Angeles Fire Code – Latest Version
9. California Fire Code – Latest Version
10. Title 19 of California Code of Regulations
11. University of Southern California Design Standards
B. Contractor Installation Program:
 1. Licensed persons employed by Sprinkler Contractor shall perform planning,
calculations, layout, and installation. Certified sprinkler designer, National Institute for
Certification of Engineering Technologies, (NICET) Level IV or licensed Professional
Engineer for planning and calculations, and journeyman sprinkler fitters for installation
foreman and supervisory personnel.
2. Journeyman automatic fire sprinkler fitter(s) shall supervise field installation.
3. Contractor shall be licensed in the State of California for Installation of Fire Protection
Systems.
4. Contractor shall submit pre-qualification evidence of at least 3 projects of comparable
size successfully completed with their Bid.
5. Distortion or misrepresentation of qualification evidence may result in Contract
cessation.
C. Electrical Coordination:
1. All relays, wire, conduit, pushbuttons, pilot lights, and other devices required for power
side or the control of electrical equipment shall be furnished by Division 26 and Division
28 contractors, except as specifically noted elsewhere in this specification.
2. Should any change in electrical equipment size, horsepower rating or means of control
be made to any motor or other electrical equipment after contracts are awarded,
sprinkler contractor is to immediately notify Division 26 and Division 28 contractors of
this change and pay any costs due to this change.
3. Division 26 contractors shall provide all power wiring and sprinkler contractor shall
provide all control wiring and its conduit. Control wiring shall conform to Division 26
and 28 requirements for control wiring.
4. Sprinkler contractor shall provide exterior waterflow alarm and coordinate installation
with Division 26 and Division 28 contractors.
5. Furnish wiring diagrams to Division 26 and Division 28 contractors for all equipment
and devices furnished by the sprinkler contractor which have been indicated to be
wired by the Division 26 and Division 28 contractors.
1.4 SUBMITTALS:
A. Shop Drawings on Items Specified:
1. Pipe and Fittings.
2. Valves.
3. Tamper Switches.
4. Flow Switches.
5. Exterior Weatherproof Waterflow Alarm.
6. Sprinkler Heads.
7. Sprinkler Head Cabinet.
8. Pre-Action Valve and Accessories.
9. Deluge Valve and Accessories.
10. Dry Pipe Valve and Accessories.
11. Hanger Assemblies.
12. Pressure Gauges.
13. Fire Department Connection (FDC).
 14. Double Check Backflow Prevention assembly (DCBP).
15. Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Prevention Assembly.
16. Hydraulic Calculations.
17. Drawings.
18. Seismic Restraint Detailing.
19. Fire Department Valve Cabinets (FVC).
20. Fire Department Valves (FDV).
21. Fire Pump Test Connection.
22. Fire Pump and Accessories.
23. Fire Pump Controller without automatic transfer switch.
24. Jockey Pump and Accessories.
25. Jockey Pump Controller.
B. Submit fire pump certified shop test curves showing head capacity and brake horsepower to
Engineer.
C. Include items listed in product section and additional items required to provide complete
installation.
D. Indicate by red marking or arrow, items to be used where more than 1 item appears on
manufacturer's catalog sheet.
E. Submit shop drawings, equipment submittals, and hydraulic calculations to Engineer and
Owner's Insurance representative prior to installation or fabrication of system components.
F. Submit shop drawings, product data sheets and hydraulic calculations to Local Fire Department
prior to installation or fabrication of system components.
G. Include copy of Fire Department plan review letter in submission to Engineer.
H. Review of submittals does not relieve Contractor from coordinating installation of work with
other trades, or from compliance with Codes and Standards.
I. At completion of acceptance tests:
1. Send copy of test log to Engineer.
2. Send copy of Contractor’s Material and Test Certificates and fire pump test results to:
a. Engineer
b. Owner
c. Authority Having Jurisdiction
3. Provide Owner with following:
a. Manufacturer's literature and instructions describing operation and
maintenance of equipment and devices installed.
b. Current copy of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and
Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Materials and Equipment
 1. Materials and equipment in system shall be new and current products of manufacturer
regularly engaged in production of such materials and equipment.
2. Where 2 or more pieces of equipment are required to perform interrelated functions,
they shall be products of 1 manufacturer.
3. Clean and cap pipe after fabrication and prior to placing pipe in building.
4. Mark pipe with tags that can be removed during installation so no permanent markings
remain on unpainted pipe located in exposed areas.
5. Couplings shall be tees with capped outlets.
B. Approval Guides:
1. Unless otherwise shown, products shall be UL Listed in the latest publication of the UL
Fire Protection Equipment Directory or Approved in the latest Factory Mutual Approval
Guide for service intended.
2.2 PIPE
A. Above Ground:
1. Carbon steel pipe, Schedule 10, ASTM A795, ASTM A53 or A135, roll-grooved for
mechanical fittings.
2. Carbon steel pipe, Schedule 40, ASTM A795, ASTM A53 or A135, cut-grooved for
mechanical fittings.
3. In areas such as tight ceiling spaces or where exact center-of-tile placement is critical,
only FlexHead sprinkler pipe is permitted. Models 2024, 2036, 2048, 2060, 2072 as
manufactured by FlexHead Industries, Acton Massachusetts. Each FlexHead ceiling
sprinkler system shall include multi-port ceiling mounting bracket and a 1-piece tested
FlexHead sprinkler drop including adjustable flange and hardware. No other flexible
sprinkler pipe is allowed for this project unless it is both UL Listed and Factory Mutual
Approved. Alternates to FlexHead flexible sprinkler pipe must also be acceptable to
Owner.
4. Provide metal pipe’s exposed threads with corrosion inhibitive paint.
2.3 FITTINGS
A. Above Ground:
1. Cast iron threaded, Class 125, 175 psi WOG pressure rating, ANSI B16.4.
2. Cast iron flanged, Class 125, 175 psi WOG pressure rating, ANSI B16.1.
3. Grooved:
a. Ductile iron or malleable iron, grooved for mechanical coupling, 175 psi WOG
pressure rating, malleable iron conforming to ASTM A536 for ductile iron and
ASTM A47 for malleable iron.
b. Fitting, gasket and coupling shall be furnished by same manufacturer.
c. Acceptable manufacturers: Gruvlok, Victaulic, Viking Corp. or equal.
4. Fitting, gasket and coupling shall be furnished by same manufacturer.
5. Wrought copper fittings, pressure rated, solder type, ANSI B16.22.
6. Galvanized, cast iron, threaded fittings, 175 psi WOG pressure rating, ANSI B16.4.
7. Fittings shall be galvanized when installed on galvanized piping.
8. Pipe-o-lets or similar clamp on or saddle type fittings are not allowed as fittings.
 9. Weld-o-lets welded to piping in fabrication shops are permitted. No welding allowed at
project site.
10. Saddle type devices that strap or clamp onto piping are not allowed.
2.4 JOINTS:
A. Above Ground:
1. Threaded joints:
a. Tapered pipe threads, ANSI B1.20.1.
2. Flanged:
a. Cast iron, 175 psi WOG pressure rating, ANSI B16.1.
b. Square head machine bolts with semi-finished hexagon nuts, ASTM A183.
c. Neoprene gasket.
3. Mechanical coupling:
a. Grooved couplings shall be of same manufacturer as used for grooved fittings.
b. Malleable iron, ASTM A47, equal to Victaulic No. 75.
c. Rigid mechanical, ASTM A536, equal to Victaulic No. 005.
d. Gaskets: Grade E EPDM gasket per UL 157 and UL 213.
e. Rigid or zero flex type couplings shall be used when operating pressures may
cause piping to move out of place or sway on hangers. Flexible couplings may
be used where piping is securely braced or clamped into rigid position.
f. Plain end couplings (Roust-A-Bouts, Plainloks or similar couplings) are not
allowed on either new or existing sprinkler systems.
4. Shop welded joints.
a. Welding electrodes shall be Lincoln or equal with coating and diameter as
recommended by manufacturer for type and thickness of work being done.
2.5 VALVES:
A. Gate Valve:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Kennedy, Milwaukee Valve Co., Mueller, Nibco, Stockham,
Victaulic.
2. Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y), gate valve, bronze body and trim or cast iron body
bronze mounted and rated for 175 psi, non-shock cold water working pressure, Nibco
F-607-OTS or equal.
B. Check Valve:
1. Acceptable manufactures: Tyco Fire Products, Reliable, Viking Corp.
2. Iron body, bronze seat, stainless steel clapper with a replaceable rubber seal and 175
psi nonshock cold water working pressure. Viking Model G-1 or equal.
C. Ball Valve:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Nibco, Milwaukee Valve Co., Mueller, Stockham, Victaulic.
D. Butterfly Valve:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Kennedy, Nibco, Milwaukee Valve Co., Mueller, Stockham,
Victaulic.
 2. Milwaukee Valve Co., Series BB or equal.
3. Kennedy Valve Co., Fig. 0IG, Victaulic Series 705 Firelock or equal for valve sizes 2-
1/2” to 8”.
E. Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (DCBP):
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Conbraco, Cla-Val, Febco, Watts.
2. Weighted clapper double check valve assembly including 2 OS&Y gate valves.
3. Assembly shall be double check valve assembly for cross connection devices.
4. Certified in accordance with ASSE 1015 and AWWA C510-97.
5. Double check valve shall be selected based on minimal pressure drop to allow
maximum available pressure to sprinkler system.
F. Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Prevention Assembly (RPZ):
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Conbraco, Cla-Val, Febco, Watts.
2. Assembly shall consist of 2 independently operating, spring loaded cam-check valves
and include 2 OS&Y gate valves.
3. Assembly shall have a hydraulically operated differential pressure relief valve located
between and below cam-checks.
4. Certified in accordance with ASSE 1013 and AWWA C511-97.
5. Assembly shall be selected based on minimal pressure drop to allow maximum
available pressure to sprinkler system.
G. Test and Drain Valves:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: AGF, Victaulic or equal.
2. AGF TESTanDRAIN Victaulic Style 720 TestMaster II or equal may be installed.
H. Drain Valves:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Kennedy, Nibco or equal.
2. Thread-in bonnet bronze globe valves, rated to 175 psi non-shock cold water working
pressure.
3. Low point drain valves shall have, 3/4" brass nipple with 3/4" male hose threads and
cap.
I. Pressure Regulating Valves:
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Croker, Elkhart, Potter-Roemer.
2. Valve shall be able to regulate inlet pressure up to 400 psi, brass body with brass and
stainless steel internal parts, field adjustable indicating scale, non-rising stem, red
handwheel, tamperproof monitor switch adapter. Potter-Roemer Model 4036-MSA1 or
equal for in-line applications and Model 4035-MSA1 or equal for end-of-line
applications.
J. Fire Department Valve (FDV):
1. Acceptable manufacturers: Croker, Elkhart, Potter-Roemer.
2. Fire Department valve shall be 2-1/2” angle valve, cast brass body, [polished brass]
[rough brass] [polished chrome plated] finish, equal to Potter-Roemer Model 4065.
Valve cap for 2- 1/2” valve shall be [2-1/2” x 1-1/2” hose adapter reducer Potter-
Roemer Model 2810 with 1-1/2” cap with chain, Potter-Roemer Model 4615 or equal]
 [2-1/2” cap with chain,Potter-Roemer Model 4625 or equal]. Cap and chain finish shall
match finish of valve body. Threads shall match Fire Department Standards.
K. Provide identification sign (enamel on metal) for valves per NFPA requirements. For additional
information, refer to Section 20 0553 - Mechanical Systems Identification.
L. Valves in galvanized piping shall be bronze.
2.6 TAMPER SWITCH
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Potter, System Sensor or equal.
B. Outside screw and yoke (OS&Y) supervisory switch, NEMA 4 enclosure, provided with 2 sets of
contacts rated at 2.5 Amps at 30 VDC and 15 Amps at 125/250 VAC. Equal to Potter OSYSU-
2. Provide [with] [without] optional cover tamper kit. For areas identified as hazardous locations,
provide “EX” Model.
C. Control valve supervisory switch, NEMA 4 enclosure, provided with 2 sets of contacts rated at
2.5 Amps at 30 VDC and 15 Amps at 125/250 VAC. Equal to Potter PCVS-2. Provide [with]
[without] optional cover tamper kit. For areas identified as hazardous locations, provide “EX”
Model.
D. Tamper switch shall be capable of transmitting signal during first 2 revolutions of handwheel or
during 1/5 of travel distance of valve control apparatus from its normal position.
E. Unit shall be compatible with Fire Alarm System.
2.7 FLOW SWITCH
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Potter, System Sensor, or equal.
B. Vane type waterflow switch for use in wet sprinkler systems, 450 psi service pressure rating, 10
gpm minimal flow rate to activate alarm, 2 sets of SPDT (Form C) contacts rated at 2 Amps at
30 VDC and 15 Amps at 125/250 VAC. Provide [with] [without] optional cover tamper kit. Equal
to Potter VSR-F.
C. Unit shall be compatible with Fire Alarm System. Potter model VSR-F or equal.
2.8 SPRINKLER HEAD
A. Manufacturers:
1. Unless otherwise noted below, shall be manufactured by Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
Corporation, Tyco Fire Products or Viking Corp.
B. Automatic, having temperature rating suitable for location.
C. Light Hazard occupancies shall be Quick Response type sprinkler heads.
D. Architect will review deviations from the specified styles for approval prior to installation.
E. Provide the following type of sprinkler head.
1. Unfinished areas such as mechanical spaces, central utility plant, tunnels.
a. Brass Upright or Pendent, 1/2" orifice, ordinary temperature class (155°F),
Viking Model M, Micromatic or equal.
b. Extended coverage, brass finish, Upright or Pendent, large orifice, ordinary
temperature class (155°F), Viking ECOH-ELO or equal designed and installed
per its listing.
2. In areas with ceilings.
a. Concealed Pendent, 1/2" orifice, ordinary temperature class (165°F) solder
link, Viking Horizon Mirage, Model B-2 adjustable sprinkler, with 135°F
 temperature rated cover plate, flush with ceiling or equal. Cover plate color
shall match ceiling color and shall be factory-painted (i.e. by manufacturer).
3. In areas where ceiling conditions do not permit installation of pendent head or finished
area where sidewall head provides better coverage of hazard.
a. Polished Chrome Sidewall, 1/2" orifice, ordinary temperature class (155°F), 2-
piece adjustable chrome escutcheon, Viking Model M, HSW horizontal or VSW
vertical sidewall with Viking E-1 escutcheon or equal.
b. Extended Coverage Sidewall, ordinary temperature class (155°F), Tyco Fire
Products, Model TY-FRB or equal designed and installed per its listing.
4. In walk-in coolers and freezers.
a. Polished chrome dry pendent 1/2" orifice, ordinary temperature rating,
adjustable recessed chrome escutcheon, Viking Model M or equal. Provide
compatible wire cage sprinkler head guard where sprinklers are subject to
impact damage.
5. In unfinished areas where conditions do not permit installation of upright or pendent
head.
a. Brass Sidewall, 1/2" orifice, ordinary temperature class (155°F), Viking Model
M, HSW horizontal or VSW vertical sidewall or equal.
6. Type XXX: In areas requiring window sprinkler protection:
a. 1/2" orifice, [155°F] [200°F,] [horizontal sidewall] [pendent vertical sidewall]
Tyco Fire Products, Model WS, Quick Response or equal.
F. Submit samples for examination and approval when appearance is different than sprinkler head
specified.
G. Temperature ratings of sprinkler heads shall vary if installed close to heat sources, under
skylights or in special hazard areas.
H. Sprinkler Cabinets:
1. Complete with required number of spare sprinkler heads of each type and temperature
rating and special wrenches per NFPA 13
2. Provide multiple cabinets to meet this requirement.
3. Coordinate cabinet locations with Owner's representative.
2.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT VALVE CABINETS (FVC)
A. Manufacturers:
1. Acceptable Manufacturers: Elkhart Brass, Potter-Roemer, Guardian Fire Equipment,
Inc., Badger-Powhatan, Metal Cabinet Company, Fire End and Croker Corp., and
American Fire Hose - Cabinet Co., or equal.
B. Fire Department Valve Cabinets:
1. FVC-1:
a. Cabinet: recessed, Potter-Roemer Series 1810 or equal.
b. Door Style: [Full Glass] [Break Glass] [Solid Metal], white polyester coating with
identifying decal.
c. Angle Valve: Female x Male, 2-1/2" cast brass, [polished brass] [rough chrome
plated] [polished chrome plated] finish with threads to match local Fire
Department Standards. Potter-Roemer 4065 or equal.
 2. FVC-2:
a. Cabinet: surface mounted, Potter-Roemer Series 1815 or equal.
b. Door Style: [Full Glass] [Break Glass] [Solid Metal], white polyester coating with
identifying decal.
c. Angle Valve: Female x Male, 2-1/2" cast brass, [polished brass] [rough chrome
plated] [polished chrome plated] finish with threads to match local fire
department standards, Potter-Roemer 4065 or equal.
2.10 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION (FDC)
A. Manufacturers:
1. Acceptable Manufacturers: Badger-Powhatan, Elkhart Brass, Croker Corp., Potter-
Roemer, Tyco Fire Products, or equal.
B. Fire Department Connection:
1. Flush type, cast brass body with drop clappers, [polished brass] [rough chrome plated]
[polished chrome plated] finish, with lettering reading AUTOSPKR STANDPIPE.
2. Unit shall include four 2-1/2" chrome plated brass snoots with rigid end threading to
match local fire department standards by pin-lug hose thread swivels, pin-lug plugs and
chains, Elkhart 166 or equal.
2.11 BALL DRIP
A. Acceptable manufacturer: Potter-Roemer, Reliable, Tyco Fire Products or equal.
B. Provide bronze ball drip for Fire Department connection inside of building and pipe to nearest
floor drain, or discharge to exterior.
C. Exterior discharge must be coordinated with Architect and Owner.
2.12 FIRE PUMP (FP-1)
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Aurora Pump, A-C Fire Pump, Fairbanks Morse Pump, Patterson
Pump, and Peerless Pump.
B. Fire pump shall meet following criteria:
1. Deliver rated flow at rated pressure.
2. Deliver not less than 65% of rated pressure at 150% rated capacity.
3. Not exceed 140% of rated pressure at shutoff.
C. Pump Type: Electric Driven.
D. Pump Configuration: Horizontal.
E. Rated Flow: 750 gpm.
F. Pump shall be sized to provide 100 PSI at the top of the hydraulically most remote standpipe.
G. Pump and motor shall be mounted on common steel baseplate.
H. Motor:
1. Provide open drip proof, high-efficiency, foot-mounted.
2. [200] [230] [460] VAC, 3 phase, 60Hz, and XXX rpm.
3. Shall not exceed 60 HP.
4. Locked rotor current shall not exceed values specified in NFPA 20.
I. Accessories to be provided with each fire pump are as follows:
 1. Fire Pump Test Connection:
a. Test connection shall be flush type, cast brass body, polished [chrome] [brass]
plated with lettering reading “PUMP TEST CONNECTION”.
b. Unit shall include XXX 2-1/2", polished [chrome] [brass] plated caps with
chains.
c. Potter-Roemer XXX or equal.
2. Eccentric Suction Reducer.
3. Concentric Discharge Increaser.
4. Base Elbow.
5. Reducing Tee.
6. Complete Discharge Tee.
7. Closed Discharge Cone.
8. Suction and Discharge Gauges.
9. 3/4” Circulation Relief Valve.
10. Automatic Air Release Valve.
11. Ball Drip Valve.
12. Splash Partition.
13. Discharge Check Valve.
2.13 CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR ELECTRIC DRIVE
A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Firetrol, Inc., Joslyn Clark, Metron Inc.
B. Fire Pump Controller:
1. Shall be completely assembled, wired and tested by control manufacturer before
shipment from factory.
2. Shall be labeled “Fire Pump Controller”.
3. Shall be located as close as practical and within sight of motor.
4. Shall be located and protected such that it will not be damaged by water escaping from
pump or connections.
5. Shall be combined manual and automatic.
6. Heavy gauge formed steel, NEMA Type 12 enclosure with top drip hood.
7. Provide complete with following:
a. Starter: [Reduced Voltage wye-delta closed] [Reduced Voltage wye-delta
open][Reduced Voltage Solid State] [Reduced Voltage Auto Transformer]
[Reduced Voltage Part Winding] [Reduced Voltage Primary Resistor] [Full
Voltage Acrossthe-Line].
b. Isolating Switch: Externally operable, quick-break type.
c. Circuit breaker: Refer to Electrical Specifications and Electrical Drawings for
interrupting capacity.
d. Locked rotor protector for drive motor.
e. Pilot light to show circuit breaker closed and power available.
f. Ammeter and voltmeter displays on front of panel.
 g. Alarm relay to energize audible or visible alarm.
h. Pressure recording device.
i. Voltage surge protection.
j. Contacts for remote alarm of:
1) Pump Running.
2) Loss of Line Power in any phase.
3) Phase Reversal.
4) Controller Connected to Alternate Source.
k. Provide remote fire pump alarm panel in a location of constant attendance.
1) Pump alarm panel shall be key lockable, NEMA, Type 1 enclosure
consisting of audible or visible alarms.
2) Alarms shall show: “Pump Running”; “Supervisory Power Failure”;
“Phase Reversal” and when required by NFPA 20, “Controller
Connected to Alternate Source”.
2.14 JOCKEY PUMP (JP-1)
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Aurora Pump, A-C Fire Pump, Fairbanks Morse Pump, Patterson
Pump, Peerless Pump.
B. Jockey pump shall be:
1. Same manufacturer as main fire pump.
2. Centrifugal jockey pump rated for XXX gpm at XXX psig.
C. Motor shall be:
1. XXX HP.
2. XXX rpm.
3. [200] [230] [460] VAC.
4. 3-phase, Jockey pump shall be close-coupled.
5. Open Drip Proof (ODP).
6. Pump and motor shall be integrally mounted on common steel baseplate.
D. Basis of Design: Aurora Model XXX or equal.
2.15 JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Joslyn Clark, Firetrol, Inc., Metron Inc., Eaton/Cutler-Hammer.
B. Jockey pump controller shall be same manufacturer as main fire pump controller.
C. Jockey pump controller:
1. Wall mounted, NEMA Type 1 control cabinet.
2. Maintain automatic sprinkler system at 5-10 psi above fire pump starting pressure.
3. Mercury-free pressure switch with independent adjustment.
4. Multiple position control switch.
5. 3-pole disconnect switch.
6. Starter.
2.16 HANGERS
A. Provide hangers to support piping: in perfect alignment without sagging or interference, to
permit free expansion and contraction, and meet requirements of NFPA 13.
B. Riser clamps shall not protrude more than 2" beyond edge of hole. Provide Anvil Fig. 261 or
equal.
C. Concrete expansion anchors are to be Hilti, Rawl, or Phillips concrete fasteners.
2.17 EARTHQUAKE BRACING
A. Sprinkler and standpipe system shall be protected from earthquake influence in accordance
with requirements of NFPA 13 and as outlined in Section 20 0549 - Seismic Anchorage and
Restraints.
B. Provide flexible couplings, bracing, and other components required, compatible with piping
material and jointing system used.
C. Seismic detailing shall be included on Fire Protection System layout shop drawings.
2.18 PRESSURE GAUGES
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Potter-Roemer, Viking or equal.
B. Pressure gauges shall be 3-1/2", corrosion resistant moving parts, polycarbonate window, and
provided with connection not smaller than 1/4” NPT.
C. Include shutoff valve with provisions for draining on each pressure gauge.
2.19 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS
A. Acceptable manufacturers: Epco Sales, Inc., Lochinvar, Watts Regulator Co., Wilkins or equal.
B. Insulating nipple, metal casing, inert thermoplastic lining, Clearflow dielectric fitting by
Perfection Corporation.
C. Dielectric unions 2" and smaller; dielectric flanges 2" and larger; with iron female pipe thread to
copper solder joint or brass female pipe thread end connections, non-asbestos gaskets and
pressure rating of not less than 175 psig at 180ºF.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. Flow Test:
1. Static Pressure: XXX psig.
2. Residual Pressure: XXX psig with XXX gallons flowing per minute.
3. Flowing hydrant is located at XXX and pressure-test hydrant is located at XXX.
4. Test Date: XXX
5. Test Time: XXX
6. Elevation of pressure-test hydrant: XXX.
7. Test conducted by or information supplied by: XXX.
B. This flow test data will be used as basis for Contract Documents. Sprinkler Contractor, prior to
preparation of installation design calculations, shall validate this flow data.
C. Send current hydrant flow test data to Engineer.
D. Fire pump shall be designed to meet Fire Protection System demand.
E. Hydraulically calculated system shall be designed to a minimum of 10% below available water
flow curve.
 F. Systems that are hydraulically calculated must include 1.2 factor for design area.
G. Basis of Design:
1. Office areas and general building spaces shall be hydraulically designed to provide
minimum density of 0.10 gpm per sq ft over most hydraulically remote 1500 sq ft.
Maximum spacing shall not exceed 225 sq ft per head.
2. Laboratory areas including corridors between labs separated from office areas by doors
and firewalls shall be hydraulically designed to provide minimum density of 0.15 gpm
per sq ft over most hydraulically remote 2000 sq ft. Maximum spacing shall not exceed
130 sq ft per head.
3. Penthouse and other mechanical equipment areas shall be hydraulically designed to
provide minimum density of 0.15 gpm per sq ft for most remote 2000 sq ft. Maximum
spacing shall not exceed 130 sq ft per head.
4. General storage areas and chemical transfer area shall be hydraulically designed to
provide minimum density of 0.20 gpm per sq ft over most hydraulically remote 2000 sq
ft. Maximum spacing shall not exceed 100 sq ft per head.
H. Hose Streams:
1. Add 250 gpm hose stream to sprinkler zone hydraulic calculations.
I. Fire Protection System Layout and Shop Drawings:
1. Contractor shall review Design Drawings and Specifications, and shall produce Shop
Drawings, calculations, and product data sheets.
2. Conceal sprinkler piping above ceilings where possible.
3. Contractor shall consult with Architect during development of piping layout to avoid
conflicts with general appearance. Pipe routing is a critical issue due to attributes of this
building.
4. Submit shop drawings, calculations and product data sheets for coordination review to:
architect, USC Engineering Services, City of LA and other Authorities Having
Jurisdiction over this Project prior to installation (see submittals).
5. Contractor shall be held to have examined "Reflected Ceiling" drawings as well as
Mechanical, Electrical, Piping, Information Technology, Structural and Architectural
building plans prior to system layout.
6. Contractor shall coordinate routing of piping with other trades and Architect.
7. Contractor shall participate in coordination process and shall not install piping prior to
coordination with other trades.
3.2 INSPECTION
A. Investigate site conditions; verify utility locations and elevations before start of excavation.
Discrepancies will be forwarded to Architect/Engineer before proceeding with construction
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install hydraulically designed sprinkler system and associated accessories according to
requirements of NFPA 13 and as shown on drawings.
B. Install hydraulically designed standpipe system and associated accessories according to
requirements of NFPA 14 and as shown on drawings.
C. Install pipe and fittings according to recommendations of pipe manufacturer.
D. Keep materials within listed temperature range to assure jointing in accordance with
manufacturer's requirements.
E. Pipe and fittings shall be of corresponding materials when assembled.
F. For underground pipe, in lieu of thrust blocks; anchors and tie rods can be provided. Tie rods
shall be 3/4" diameter steel rod. Clamps shall be 3/8" thick by 2" wide steel. Each clamp shall
be secured with four 5/8" diameter bolts.
G. Apply asphaltum or corrosion inhibitive paint to tie rods, clamps and bolts of underground pipe.
H. Provide readily removable fittings at end of cross-mains. Minimum size of flushing connection
shall be 2".
I. Provide test connection for each flow switch.
J. Discharge test connections inside building to receptacles provided as part of plumbing system
or to drain standpipe.
K. Drain line detailed adjacent to standpipe/sprinkler risers shall be considered as part of Sprinkler
System from combination test/auxiliary drain valve for each zone or sub-zone shown on plans
to plumbing receptacle.
L. Provide auxiliary drains at low points of systems. Where trapped section of pipe exceeds 5
gallons, drain shall consist of, as a minimum: valve, 3/4" brass nipple with 3/4" male hose
threads, and cap.
M. Identify valve with brass tag denoting which flow switch is being tested, when test valves are
located remote from flow switch.
N. Clamp-on or saddle type fittings are not allowed. Outlet fittings inserted into holes drilled into
piping or pipe-o-lets are not allowed.
O. O. Provide reducing fittings or provide shop fabricated weld-o-lets to change pipe sizes in
sprinkler/standpipe systems. No bushings or grooved reducing couplings, such as Victaulic
Style 750, are allowed.
P. Feed sprinkler heads, installed in finished ceilings, with swing joint or return bend arrangement
for final positioning in ceiling grid pattern during construction phases. Sprinklers are required to
be installed in the center of ceiling tiles.
Q. Provide minimum 1” outlets with sprigs or drops for sprinklers located in shelled spaces.
R. Install tamper switch on each shutoff valve.
S. Install locking device with each shutoff valve to prevent inadvertent closing of valve. Keys shall
be indexed to identify valve location.
T. Install sprinkler heads as recommended by manufacturer. Sprinklers shall be set level and at
locations to avoid interference with spray pattern of sprinkler. When ducts and lights are
obstructions to sprinkler distribution, provide additional heads beneath obstruction.
U. Make joints of threaded pipe by cutting pipe square and reaming inside.
V. Coat exposed threads with corrosion inhibitive paint. Use joint compound sparingly.
W. Install joints for mechanical coupled pipe according to manufacturer's recommendations. Use
manufacturer’s gasket lubricant sparingly.
X. Pipe shall be cut grooved for Schedule 40 steel pipe or roll grooved for Schedule 10 steel pipe
as specified by coupling manufacturer.
Y. Welded joints shall be made in fabrication shop. No welding allowed at project site.
Z. Hang pipe from building members using concrete inserts or beam clamps. Expansion type
inserts may be used for branch piping.
AA. Support piping in accordance with NFPA 13 and Section 15025 - Seismic Anchorage and
Restraints, and in accordance with State and Local seismic restraint requirements.
 BB. Include seismic restraint details with sprinkler shop drawings.
CC. Install pressure gauges as required in manufacturer’s installation instructions, and as required
per NFPA.
DD. Generally install capped tees in lieu of couplings for future connections.
3.4 FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION
A. Install fire pump, jockey pump and their controllers per manufacturer’s installation instructions,
as shown on drawings and as required in NFPA 20.
B. Grout base mounted pumps after securely anchoring to structure.
C. Provide flexible connections as shown and required.
3.5 BONDING
A. Provide underground cast iron and underground ductile iron pipe with metallic bond at each
joint.
B. Bond wire shall be type RHW-USE size 1/0 neoprene-jacketed copper conductor shaped to
stand clear of joint.
3.6 CLEANING
A. Ensure underground feed pipe has been flushed, to clear out construction debris, prior to
connecting aboveground fire protection system to it.
3.7 TESTING
A. Refer to testing paragraph of Section 20 0000 - General Mechanical Requirements.
B. Perform all NFPA required acceptance tests.
C. Test sprinkler system as entire system or partial system. System shall be hydrostatically tested
at not less than 200 psi or 50 psi above static pressure in excess of 150 psi for 2 hrs. No
leakage allowed. Replace defective joints with new materials. No caulking of defective joints
allowed. Re-test system after defective joints are replaced, until satisfactory results are
obtained.
D. Hydrostatically test piping between the exterior fire department connection (FDC) and the check
valve in the fire department inlet pipe in the same manner as the balance of the system.
E. Pipe shall not be concealed until satisfactorily pressure tested.
F. Conduct drain test. Record static pressure and residual pressure per NFPA 13.
G. Owner’s representative or engineer may witness tests. Contractor shall notify Owner and
Engineer a minimum of 3 days in advance to allow for participation.
H. Log of tests shall be kept at job site and shall identify:
1. Who performed test.
2. Time of test.
3. Date of test.
4. Section of system tested.
5. Results of test.
6. Along with completed Contractor's Material and Test Certification form(s) from NFPA
13 and NFPA 14.
I. Operate flow switches to test that signals are transmitted to Fire Alarm Control Panel.
J. Include test for tamper switches.
3.8 FIRE PUMP TESTING
A. Test fire pump, jockey pump and their controllers per manufacturer’s installation instructions
and as required in NFPA 20.
B. Furnish test certificate indicating suction pipe has been flushed and suction and discharge pipe
has been hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 20, prior to fire pump acceptance test.
C. Coordinate fire pump acceptance test so Local Authorities, Owner’s representatives, and
Insurance Company representatives can witness the test.
D. Owner’s representative or Engineer may witness tests. Contractor shall notify Owner and
Engineer a minimum of 3 days in advance to allow for participation.
E. Representatives from following shall be present for fire pump field acceptance test:
1. Pump manufacturer.
2. Controller manufacturer.
3. Transfer switch manufacturer.
F. Coordinate fire pump test with local utilities to verify acceptable method for disposal of water.
G. Provide equipment to perform fire pump test, including:
1. Calibrated test gauges.
2. Calibrated tachometer.
3. Hoses.
4. Nozzles.
5. Valves.