Handover for New Projects

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by:

  Select George Dinesh Goutham Cecil Khubaib Hanif Vivek

  • George
  • Dinesh
  • Goutham
  • Cecil
  • Khubaib
  • Hanif
  • Vivek
• Location
  Address

• Personnel

  Select George Dinesh Goutham Cecil Khubaib Hanif Vivek

  • George
  • Dinesh
  • Goutham
  • Cecil
  • Khubaib
  • Hanif
  • Vivek

• Received clean agent system installation certification from installer

• Control panel and components match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved drawing on site, as-builts required when installation is not the same as the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Control panel, piping, nozzles, and other components location are the same as shown on the plans, 7.7.2.2.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Zones are properly identified on panel(s)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify dedicated branch circuit and labeling, 7.7.2.4.3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Device location same as plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Devices are properly wired and gauge of wire or cable match plans, 4.3.1.3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify proper operation of magnetic door-releasing hardware and/or ventilation shutdown, 7.7.2.3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery stress test: system switched to battery operation 24 hours earlier, then activate audible circuit for 5 minutes or if system was not switched then it is recommended to activate alarms for 8 minutes, 7.7.2.5.4(2).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pull stations are dual action, distinct appearance, and mounted no more that 1.2 m (4 ft.) above the floor, 4.3.3.7, 7.7.2.4.11.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Under primary and secondary power operational tests are performed including 7.7.2.5:

• A. power light on and in normal condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B. supervisory signals: pressure switches, valves, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C. silence switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D. trouble signals and panel light operate for each circuit tested, disconnect wires from devices and end-of-line (EOL) resistors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E. trouble and alarm reset switches operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F. a 2nd initiating zone overrides silence switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G. audible and visual operation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H. panel lamp test switch operates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I. field zone signals correspond with panel zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• J. detection devices and manual pull stations operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• K. abort switch is in protected area; requires manual pressure and initiates visual/audible devices, 4.3.5.3, 6.7.2.5.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piping and nozzles are restrained so no unacceptable movement occurs, prior to the pressure test, 7.7.2.2.3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piping is air tested for 10 minutes at 40 psig (276 kPa) and the pressure drop shall not exceed 20 percent of the test pressure, 7.7.2.2.12. Results to be recorded, starting pressure and ending pressure

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Results

• Nozzles shall not be installed at a location were injury can occur

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Release circuit is tested at the storage container

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pull stations activate system and override abort switch, 6.7.2.4.13.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test connection to fire alarm system, 6.7.2.5.1.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform an enclosure or room integrity test, 7.7.2.3. A quantitative method shall be used to confirm 85 percent concentration holds for 10 minutes, 5.6.

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Warning and instruction signage is properly posted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform a flow test with nitrogen or inert gas to verify unobstructed pipes and nozzles, 7.7.2.2.13.

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Additional comments:

• The method of acceptance testing the system must be pre-approved by Civil Defense

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test parameters provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Measurements to be taken and locations identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test procedures provided for equipment, operations, and measurements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Received the inspection and commissioning report from an approved 3 rd party

• Approved drawing and design calculations are on the site

• The shaft (hoistway) is at least 2-hour construction with 90-minute fire rated elevator doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm all passive fire protection is in place and properly installed, like firestopping for shaft<br>penetrations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fans and equipment are listed and properly installed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vents are provided at the top of the shaft (hoistway)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The area of vents are not less than 31⁄2 percent of the area of each elevator car in the shaft<br>(hoistway) or not less than 0.028 m2 (3 ft2), whichever is greater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevator recall and pressurization occurs in accordance with the code and fire alarm cause and effect matrix

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm if shaft (hoistway) vents are to close when pressurization is initiated or if the pressurization system is designed to compensate for an open vent system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure difference between the shaft (hoistway) and corridor or occupied area is at least 12 Pa (0.50<br>in. water column) in a sprinklered building but must also comply with the approved design pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The minimum pressure is maintained when elevator doors and shaft (hoistway) vents are open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

Emergency Lighting

• Received Emergency Lighting installation certification from installer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lighting fixtures locations match approved plans. Fixtures are LISTED (UL 924, EN60598-2-22), UAE Chp 6:8.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Perform Emergency Lighting tests that represent each of the different egress paths:

• A.<br>Simulate power failure for emergency lighting circuits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.<br>Each circuit will be tested on secondary power source for the required duration time, 3 hours. UAE Chp 6:4.1 and 4.12

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C. Ft-candle (Lux) level light meter measurements taken and recorded along a dark egress path

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D. Low-battery alert is provided from the monitoring system for a central battery system or for individual battery powered lights, UAE Chp 6:4.12.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Central battery systems require cross-zone lighting in each coverage area. Two lighting circuits soo if a circuit fails half of the lighting remains operational. Test for cross zoning by deactivating circuits

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exit Signage

• Lighting fixtures locations and mounting orientation match approved plans. Field check is required to ensure that at any point an exit sign can be easily seen, example: in a corridor a wall mounted exit sign may blend in so it may need to be mounted perpendicular to the wall in order to be seen

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The additional floor-level exit signs are provided for hotels and boarding houses and mounted 150 mm to 455 mm (6 in. to 18 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs are lighted by 1) internal lighting, 2) external emergency lighting, or 3) it is an approved self-luminous

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Externally lighted signs shall be illuminated by not less than 5 ft-candles (54 lux) on the sign surface, UAE Chp 6:12.1.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs in exit corridors do not exceed a spacing of 30 m (100 ft.) or listed viewing distance, whichever is less, UAE Chp 5:2.2

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Simulate power failure to verify that the exit signs are lighted and they operate for 3 hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional Comments

General

• Obtained a copy of the fire alarm installation certification and a Record of Completion from installer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved or as-built plans are on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm control unit (FACU) and remote annunciator (RA) are installed consistent with approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A zone and legend map is provided at the RA or an approved locatio

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm zones are properly identified on the FACU and RA panels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire alarm system power supply is a dedicated branch circuit, which is labeled

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type and gauge of wire or cable(s) for each circuit are consistent with the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Device location and installation are consistent with the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Call points (pull stations) red in color (17.14.8.3) are installed at the proper height and location, 1.1 m to 1.2 m (42 in. to 48 in.) and within the 61 m (200 ft.) maximum travel distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A Contractor Sound Pressure Level (dBA) Pretest Room Log is provided and verified with the use of a sound<br>meter during a sound pressure test. For typical rooms, one room can be used for a test result

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Operational

• Fire alarm audible notification devices sound throughout the occupancy providing a sound pressure level at least a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient noise level or 5 dBA above the maximum noise level. For bedrooms with closed door provide at least 75 dBA at the pillow

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm visual notification device intensity (cd) ratings and settings, mounting height 2 m to 2.4 m (80 in. to 96 in.), and location, are consistent with the plans, 18.5.4. Audible devices mounted at least 2.3 m (90 in.) and combination audible/visual devices 2 m to 2.4 m (80 in. to 96 in.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm voice notification is tested and documentation provided to verify it is distinguishable and understandable (intelligibility test, methodology to be preapproved by Civil Defense)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm notification devices will activate by operation of the sprinkler flow alarm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HVAC duct detectors are supervised by the fire alarm system, detectors are all tested to verify if it can sample the air stream (measure and record static pressure difference between the inlet and outlet tubes, must be within manufacturer limits), and that fans shutdown and visual and audible status alarms function

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that the correct and distinctive signals are received (alarm, trouble, and supervisory alarms)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify proper operation of magnetic door-releasing hardware and/or ventilation shutdown

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler tamper switch causes trouble light and buzzer indication at the annunciator panel only (tamper and flow alarm are different type signals)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm emergency phone jacks, if provided, are operational

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For air sampling and flame detectors, test the device in accordance with the manufacturer instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Resettable heat and smoke detectors, and pull stations are tested (5 to 10 percent sample of the total)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Trouble condition is created for each circuit and the FACU responses appropriately

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remote annunciator receives the correct information

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Battery load test: the system is switched to battery operation 24 hours before the test and in the presence of the inspector the notification devices are activated and operate for 5 to 8 minutes or 15 minutes for emergency voice alarms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check battery charger, measure load voltage, and open circuit voltage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test ground-fault monitoring circuit, if provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Under primary and secondary power, perform these tests:

• A. power light on and in normal condition, trouble signal when on secondary power

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B. supervisory signals: fire pump power loss or phase reversal, water level/temp, pressure switches, control valves, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C. silence switch functions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D. a 2nd alarm initiating zone overrides silence switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E. trouble signals and FACU panel lights operate for each circuit tested; disconnect wires from devices and primary power supply to simulate trouble conditions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F. on secondary power, measure standby and alarm current demand

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G. trouble and alarm reset switches operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H. emergency voice alarms: the message is clear and distinct

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I. initiating devices tested, audible sound pressure levels, and visuals operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• J. panel lamp test switch operates: if provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• K. field zones and device address signals corresponded with panel zones and addresses

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• L. elevator(s) recall to designated floor and alternate floor in accordance with the Elevator Code

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other systems activate fire alarm: kitchen hood suppression system, clean agent, HVAC duct detectors, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• As-builts are required when system installation is not consistent with the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Circuit loop resistance is within specifications and a test may be required if the system wiring has changed from the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Time from activating an initiating device to activation of a safety function or notification shall not exceed 10 seconds

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Heat detectors are not within 10 cm (4 in.) of the sidewall, or if on the sidewall, the detector is 10 to 30 cm (4 to 12 in.) down from the ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spot smoke detectors are mounted on the ceiling or if on the sidewall, the top of the detector does not exceed 30 cm (12 in.) down from the ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual devices in a room or adjacent space with more than 2 devices within the field of view the flash are synchronized, 18.5.5.4.2. Devices in a corridor with more than 2 devices within the field of view and a maximum spacing of 30.5 m (100 ft.), are synchronized

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual devices are wall mounted 2.03 m to 2.44 m (80 in. to 96 in.) above the floor level unless otherwise permitted by a performance-based design and the AHJ

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Supplemental (extra) visual devices are permitted to be mounted less than 2 m (80 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ceiling mounted devices are listed for use and spaced in accordance with Table 18.5.5.4.1(b) and the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mass notification systems are test in accordance with Table 14.4.3.2(30)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

Drawings and Certificates

• Received copy of the Fire Pump Installation Certification and manufacturer’s certified pump test from installer, 14.1.3, 14.24.1, and 14.3.2. Provide the Test Form provided in NFPA 20:Figure A.14.2.6.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approved drawing is on the site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Driver, pump, and controller manufacturer, respective models, and driver type match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• A pressure gauge is near the discharge casting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A compound and vacuum pressure gauge is installed to the suction pipe, (does not apply to vertical shaft turbine-type pumps taking suction from a well or open pit)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A automatic relief valve is installed on the discharge side of the pump before the discharge check valve and it discharges to the drain. This requirement does not apply to engine-driven pumps provide cooling water from its discharge to the engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A non-sprinklered fire pump room is separated by a 2-hour fire barrier. A sprinklered fire pump room in a non-sprinklered building is separated by a 2-hour fire barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A sprinklered fire pump room in a sprinklered building is separated by a 1-hour fire barrier. An exterior fire pump building is separated from adjacent buildings by at least 15.2 m (50 ft.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire pump is high-rise buildings is separated by 2-hour fire-rated construction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire pump room containing a diesel pump driver and fuel storage tanks is protected by an automatic sprinkler system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor fire pump unit is located 15.3 m (50 ft.) from any building according to NFPA 20

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check emergency lighting for the fire pump room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ventilation is provided in the pump room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible couplings or shaft connections between the pump driver and pump have coupling guards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Size and type of pump suction and discharge pipe matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Suction Pipe and Fittings

• Size of the suction pipe upstream matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• OS & Y gate valve is located in the suction piping according to approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piping, elbows, and tees installation match the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If provided, eccentric taper reducer or increaser matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For open source water has double intake suction screen in the suction intake

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Screen has at least a 62.5 percent open area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vortex plate is provided on suction pipe in a stored water supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Discharge Pipe and Fittings

• The size of the pump discharge pipe and fittings matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A listed check valve or backflow prevention device location matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indicating gate or butterfly valve is on system side of the check valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Misc. Pump

• When required, a pressure relief valve for centrifugal pump is provided in accordance with section 4.18.1 and the code compliant design

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When provided a test header matches the approved plans. The test header is located on the exterior wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pressure maintenance (jockey or make-up) pump location and piping matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Confirm that the size of the jockey pump does not exceed 57 lpm (0.057 m 3 /m) (15 gpm), which is typical. If only for hydrant system it can be much higher capacity

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When provided, seismic design areas, the fire pump, driver and associated equipment and piping provided earthquake protection matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Packaged fire pump, house, and skid/unit matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure sensing lines are located between the pump discharge check valve and discharge control valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Vertical Shaft Turbine-Type Pumps

• The well is equipped with a water level detector

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The pump foundation, support, anchoring, etc. matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Controller - Electric Drive

• Disconnect placard is adjacent the fire pump controller

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The controller installation matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fire pump controller is listed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The controller is mounted on a noncombustible support foundation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosures for the controller and accessories are in compliance with section 10.3.3.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When the pump operates the alarm signal transmits to FACU and/or high-rise control room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When required, the dedicated fire pump transfer switch location is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When required, one dedicated transfer switch is assigned to a fire pump

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Controller - Diesel Drive

• The engine is equipped with an instrument panel containing: tachometer, oil pressure gauge, and temperature gauge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Each engine has two batteries that are rack supported and at least 305 mm (12 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate ventilation is provided for the pump room and the engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The fuel supply tank and piping matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Unattended pump room has alarm and signal devices in a constantly attended location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine exhaust vents to the exterior

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine exhaust piping matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hydrostatic Test

• Suction and discharge piping is tested for 2 hours at 13.8 bar (200 psi) pressure, or at 3.4 bar (50 psi) in excess of the maximum pressure to be maintained in the system, whichever is greater

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

Pump Test (follow the manufacturer and NFPA 20 test requirements)

• Manufacture certified pump curve is provided before the test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pump is tested at churn, 100% and 150 % of pump rating. Results are compared to certified pump curve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Calibrated test equipment (with dated calibration label) is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tests are performed on primary and secondary power source. Pump must run a minimum 5 minutes on each power source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Total duration of a pump running for all tests must be at least 1 hour

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Complete the attached Field Acceptance Test Form and the Test Form provided in NFPA 20:Figure A.14.2.6.4.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Controller Test

• Controllers are tested six times manual and six times automatic; half of each of the tests are performed on the secondary power source

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Driver Test

• Electric Drivers must transfer power from primary to secondary and back at peak load without tripping overcurrent device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine drivers must divide tests between both sets of batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Transfer of power shall occur in the pump room

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

Drawings and certificates

• Approved drawing on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify that the equipment is listed for intended use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piping, nozzles, and component locations are the same as on the approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Runoff containment design matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Nozzles

• Sprinkler size and type matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler locations and orientation match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler subject to mechanical damage have guards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Piping

• Piping and nozzles are restrained so no unacceptable movement occurs, check prior to the pressure test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Foam Concentrate Pump

• Pump capacity matches the approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of controller panel matches approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hangers and Bracing

• Hangers locations match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Foam

• Foam is the concentrate specified on the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The type of foam system matches the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A reserve quantity of foam is provided in accordance to the quantity approved on the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Foam Concentrate Injection

• Foam-Water Deluge System: Automatic and manual injection capability matches the approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foam-Water Deluge System: Detection devices matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foam-Water Deluge System: Automatic and manual system activation device matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Atmosphere Storage Tanks

• Tank inspection port for interior, connections for pump suction, relief, test lines, sight gauges or liquid level devices, and filling/ drain connections match the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pressure-Type Storage Tank

• Tank inspection port for interior, sight gauges or liquid level devices, and filling/ drain connections match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tank is labeled as a pressure vessel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Strainer installations match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Location of a system test connection matches approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Foam Storage Tanks

• Tanks location, capacity, mounting details, and construction materials match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Strainers

• System with strainers (noted on the plans) match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Drains

• Drain locations match approved plans and discharge to a safe location

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Breech Inlets (Fire Department Connections (FDC))

• If provided, the FDC location matches approved plans. Not required if system is in a remote location or if system exceeds pumper capacity, or if the system is ultra high-speed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• System FDC has sign that it is dedicated just for the system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Detection Systems

• Detection devices and system equipment are listed and locations match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrical Detection: Under primary and secondary power operational tests are performed including:

• A. Power light on and in normal condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B. Supervisory signals: water flow, pressure switches, and valves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C. Silence switches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D. Trouble signals and panel light operate for each circuit tested when disconnecting wires from devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E. Trouble and alarm reset switches operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F. A 2nd initiating zone overrides silence switch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G. Audibles and visuals operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H. Panel lamp test switch operates, if available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I. Field zone signals correspond with panel zones

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• J. Detection devices operate properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior detection device is protected from the weather

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Devices subject to damage is protected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor pilot sprinkler spacing matches approved plans (does not exceed 3.7 m (12 ft.))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Indoor pilot sprinkler spacing matches approved plans (3 m (10 ft.) or less allows greater than 559 mm (22 in.) distance below the ceiling)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor pilot sprinkler vertical spacing match approved plans (for a single level and then between additional levels is not more than 5.2 m (17 ft.))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor pilot sprinkler horizontal spacing matches approved plans (not greater than 2.5 m (8 ft.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Multilevel pilot sprinkler spacing matches approved plans (outdoor pilot sprinkler horizontal spacing can be up to 3 m (10 ft.) when the elevation of the first level of pilot sprinklers is not more than 4.6 m (15 ft.) and spacing between other levels is not more than 3.7 m (12 ft.))

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Supply

• Water supply provides the discharge rate with 946 L/min (250 gpm) for hose stream and pressure for 60 minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If provided, the breech inlet (fire department connection (FDC)) location matches the approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• System FDC has sign that it is dedicated just for the system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Water Supply

• Water tank or water supply and fire pump installation match approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments

Tests

• Hydrostatic test all piping and foam concentrate lines at 13.8 bar (200 psi) for 2 hours

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Foam system is flow tested to verify the following:

• A. Proportioning equipment operates correctly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B. After discharge has stabilized, foam sample is taken and tested for concentration level (conductivity test)

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Flow test equal to 4 most remote sprinklers. Verify concentration is greater that manufacturer’s listed percentage rate. (Minus 0% to plus 30 % for balanced pressure system.

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• D. During tests, pressure at proportioning device is at design operating pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E. Rate of foam solution discharge is calculated using inlet or end-of-system pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F. Flow alarm operates during flow test

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G. Conductivity test is performed to verify concentration

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Additional comments:

Exterior

• Emergency vehicle access road is design matches code and approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency vehicle access road is clear of obstructions and is properly marked in accordance with the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Breech Inlet (fire department connection) is located according to the plans; visible, and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Breech Inlet is accessible, unobstructed, and has 1 m (3 ft) of clearance to the side and in front

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Private hydrants are located according to approved plans and flow tested per testing checklist

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outdoor trash containers and dumpsters are not under any unsprinklered building overhang, canopy, or other projection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LPG/SNG tanks exposed to vehicular damage are protected with bollards (concrete filled posts) or other approved barrier

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits

• Exit system (aisles, halls, doors, corridors, stairs, etc.) are clear and unobstructed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exterior doors from a corridor and from rooms exceeding 100 occupants have panic hardware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire rated corridor doors shall be 1-hour fire doors; labeled, self-closing, and latching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosed stairways that serve 3 or more floors are 2-hour fire-rated, the doors to each floor shall be 90- min. fire-rated; labeled, self-closing, and latching

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors are operable from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No dead bolt mechanism of any type is allowed on any exit door unless it is integrated with the main door latch release to enable one operation. Electrically controlled doors must have emergency power or fail-safe to open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Egress doors serving at least 50 occupants must swing in the direct to egress travel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors shall be easy to recognize as exits, they cannot blend into the wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting operates on battery backup when the main power is off

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs are above or adjacent each exit door except the main exit door and the signs are externally or internally lighted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Externally lighted signs illuminated by not less than 5 ft-candles (54 lux) on the sign surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit signs in exit corridors do not exceed a spacing of 30 m (100 ft.) or listed distance, whichever is less

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The additional floor-level exit signs are provided for hotels and boarding houses and mounted 150 mm to 455 mm (6 in. to 18 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair handrails are 86.5 cm to 96.5 cm (34 in to 38 in) in height above the stair tread and the guard must be at least 106.5 cm (42 in) and guard opens do not exceed 100 mm (4 in)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair width is the same as the code approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair enclosures greater than 2 floors have stair identification sign on each level (which stair,<br>roof access, termination floor, and direction to exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair enclosure vestibule (if provided) that is natural ventilation must have:

• Minimum exterior wall opening of 1.5 m 2 (16 sq ft)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide at least 1.8 m (6 ft) travel distance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 90-minute fire-rate self-closing and latching door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair enclosure with mechanical pressurization system must have a smoke detector within 3 m (10 ft.) of the enclosure entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Exits for Areas of Assembly (meeting rooms, restaurants, nightclubs)

• Minimum of 2 exits (up to 500 persons) are 1/3 the room’s diagonal distance apart

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum of 3 exits (501-1,000 persons) evenly distributed, 50% of width is main exit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rooms used as a place to assemble with 50 or more persons must have panic hardware with no other locking device on the doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exits, including aisles are clear and unobstructed, (no storage and no equipment in required width)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exit doors open in direction of egress from the inside without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Features

• Exposed structural steel framing is protected with monocoating or similar fire-rated system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vertical fire-rated shaft construction and 90 minute fire-rated openings are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Floor penetrations are properly fire-stopped and it matches the design system and the information on the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetration of rated walls and fire pump rooms are properly sealed (firestopped)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Penetration of rated walls and transformer rooms are properly sealed (firestopped)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Balcony parapets shall be at least 120 cm in height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire and/or smoke dampers are located within the wall, floor or ceiling construction and has access panel or door to reset the damper

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection Systems and Related Systems To Be Tested

• Provide a building integrated fire safety system test report that outlines and describes the operations of the building’s integrated fire and life safety systems and if they operate in accordance with the code and national standards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Observe the Commissioning Test for the integrated systems. Test method to be approved by Civil Defense

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure Reducing Valves (if provided) have been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler system has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standpipe system (hose reel/landing valve) has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report. Flow test shows the 2 remote and highest landing valves flow 1893 L/min (500 gpm) with 6.9 bar (100 psi) residual pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reel system has been tested, 378.5 L/min (100 gpm) at 4.5 bar (65 psi). Cabinet has hose nozzle and extinguishers. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire pump has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm system has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency voice/alarm communication system has been tested for intelligibility. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire department communication system (telephones) has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smoke control system has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairwell pressurization system has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency generator has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Elevator recall has been tested. The additional floor-level exit signs are provided for hotels and boarding houses and mounted 150 mm to 455 mm (6 in. to 18 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Kitchen hood suppression system has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roll-down and vertical sliding fire doors has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• LPG or SNG suppression system is tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the facility has other fire protection systems e.g., clean agent, CO2 system, etc., has been tested. Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydrants, external are pressure and flow tested. The required flow occurs at not less than 1.25 bar residual pressure. Minimum flow is 3785 L/min (1000 gpm) Obtain a copy of the commission report

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire and smoke dampers; properly installed and smoke dampers close when smoke detector activates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting and exits signs has been tested. The additional floor-level exit signs are provided for hotels and boarding houses and mounted 150 mm to 455 mm (6 in. to 18 in.) above the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Protection Systems, General

• Sign is provided describing content of rooms housing fire protection controls e.g. fire alarm panel, sprinkler riser, fire pump, clean agent systems, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinklers are not blocked or painted or plastered to the ceiling and locations comply with the code and standard and approved plan

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinklers shall be installed under fixed obstructions over 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide such as ducts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The distance between the sprinkler deflector and the ceiling shall be a minimum of 25.4mm (1 in.) and a maximum of 305 mm (12 in.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm pull stations are accessible and device locations comply with the approved plan and are mounted 107 cm to 122 cm (42 in to 48 in)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Type K or F fire extinguisher is provided for commercial kitchens that do any cooking with oils. CO2 fire extinguishers not permitted and are not LISTED for use in kitchens

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reels: any point of the floor is within 10 m (30 ft.) of an extended hose reel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fire extinguishers (FE) are located in accordance with the plans and are within 23 m travel distance, and mounted not higher than 152 cm (5 ft.). Only one FE is permitted at each mounting location and most will be dry chemical since CO2 is for electrical and phone equipment rooms that do not contain storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General

• Electrical panels have at least 76 cm (30 in.) in width, 91 cm (36 in.) in front, and 1.9 m (78 in.) in height clear access

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cover faceplates are installed on electrical outlets, switches, and exposed wires, and damaged wiring are repaired

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Decorative materials shall be a Class A or B flame spread, provide certificate or have retreated, hard plastics shall be fire-resistive. Consult the Schedule (Table) for Interior Finishes)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Equipment/boiler/mechanical/electrical/ telephone rooms shall not be used for storage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire-rated doors e.g., in fire barrier walls, rated corridors, enclosed stair shafts are labeled, self-closing, and latching and the fire-rating of each door matches the door schedule in the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other openings in fire walls or fire barriers are rated and labeled. Such as windows, garbage chute doors, and laundry chute doors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for escape plan on exit door of each hotel guest rooms and assembly rooms

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

• Received Private Fire Service Main Installation Certification from installer

• Approved drawing is on the site

• Pipe size and configuration and hydrant locations comply with the approved set of plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Depth of the pipe is in compliance with the approved set of plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipe is fully ground supported its entire length, it is especially important for plastic pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Backfill is tamped in layers at least 15 cm (6 in.) under and around the pipe and for trenches cut in rock the backfill is tamped for at least 61 cm (2 ft.) above the pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All bolted joint components are coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding product, if required by Civil Defense or the local water purveyor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Size, type, and location of the valves are in compliance with the approved set of plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All control valves are an indicating type

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Size and location of the hydrants are in compliance with the approved set of plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydrants have small stone fill around the base to allow for proper drainage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydrant outlets are not less than 46 cm (18 in.) above final grade and properly oriented for hose connection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydrant is protected from mechanical damage and is provided 1 m (3 ft.), of clear space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All tees, plugs, caps, bends, and hydrant branches are restrained against movement, pipe clamps and tie rods, thrust blocks, locked mechanical or push on joints or other approved methods are used

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When used, thrust blocks are provided at each change of direction including tees, plugs, caps, and bends, unless another restraining method is used such as rod and clamps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Thrust blocks are concrete and sized according to the plans, and poured against compacted soil

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other retraining methods match the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All steel bolted joint assemblies shall be thoroughly coated for corrosion protection if required by the local water purveyor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pipe flushing requirements shall be 3,331 L/min for 152 mm., 5,905 L/min for 203 mm, 9,236 L/min for 254 mm, 13,325 L/min for 305 mm, (880 gpm for 6 in., 1,560 gpm for 8 in., 2,440 gpm for 10 in., 3,520 gpm for 12 in.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hydrostatic test is witnessed and performed at 13.8 bar or 3.4 bar (200 psi or 50 psi) greater than the system working pressure for 2 hours with no pressure drop, leakage is limited to 1.9 L (2 qts) per hour per 100 joints

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The hydrant flow test was witnessed, graphed, and documented. The results document the static pressure, residual pressure, and available L at 1.25 bar (gpm at 18 psi) residual pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Each dry barrel hydrant and control valve is opened and closed to verify water flow and drainage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

General

• Approved drawing is on site

• Received system certification from installer

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual pull station easily accessible in path of egress

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual pull station is 1 m to 1.2 m (42 in. to 48 in.) above floor level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual pull system activates system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Building fire alarm, if system is available, sounds upon system activation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel or power shutdown device operates on system activation and all equipment under the hood shall shutdown when the system activates

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel or power shutdown device must be manually reset

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operation of fusible test link activates system , perform a nitrogen blow off test

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Pipe size and configuration complies with the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Piping and nozzles are secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nozzle types match appliance hazard and type of use as shown on approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nozzle placement complies with the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Nozzle blow-off caps, when provided, are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Plenum and duct areas are protected in accordance with the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chemical container is easily accessible, not mounted above the ceiling or sitting on the floor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure gauges are in the operable range

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maintenance tag is in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

NFPA 13:7.10 Sprinkler Protection

• Duct, hood , and appliances configuration ( s ) are same as approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler protection provided for cooking equipment, plenum area, and the ducts are the same as the<br>approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• One sprinkler is at top of each vertical duct and at midpoint of each offset

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• One sprinkler is at entrance of the horizontal duct and at 3 m (10 ft.) centers starting 1.5 m (5 ft.) from duct entrance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• One sprinkler is provided 25 mm to 30 cm (1 in. to 12 in.) above the duct collar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• One sprinkler is centered for each 3 m (10 ft.) length of plenum chamber

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The sprinklers listed for protecting the deep fat fryers are provided per the approved plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The operation of a sprinkler will automatically shutoff all sources of fuel and heat to all equipment under the hood, manual reset is required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A listed indicating control valve for the water supply is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A listed strainer for the water supply for nozzle orifices smaller than K-2.8 is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A system test connection is provided at the end of the system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Adequate water pressure is available to operate the system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinklers in ducts are accessible for maintenance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

All Systems

• 41 cm (16 in.) separation between deep fat fryer and open flame cooking appliance or a 20 cm (8 in.) high baffle plate is provided between the appliances extending from the front to the back of the appliance, reference is in NFPA 96

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Listed grease filters are in place and are stamped "Listed Grease Filter" on the side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All penetrations of the hood are properly sealed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Extinguisher

• Class K or F Extinguisher: Is within 9.1 m (30 ft.) of appliance and if animal or vegetable fat or oils are used. One 5.7 L (1.5 gal.) extinguisher

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

General

• Approved drawing and aboveground piping certification documents are on site

• Underground supply testing and flushing is witnessed and underground piping certification is provided

• Flushing requirements shall be:

• 3,331 L/min for 152 mm., (880 gpm for 6 in.)

• 5,905 L/min for 203 mm, (1,560 gpm for 8 in.)

• 9,236 L/min for 254 mm, (2,440 gpm for 10 in.)

• 13,325 L/min for 305 mm, (3,520 gpm for 12 in.), 10.10.2.1)

• have supply pitot and calculate the flushing flow and confirm the velocity is at least 3 m/sec (10 ft/sec.)

• Hydrostatic test: wet system, 13.8 bar (200 psi) for 2 hours and it should include the Breech Inlet piping

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Hydrostatic test: dry and double interlock system: 13.8 bar (200 psi) for 2 hours and a 2.75 bar (40 psi) air leak test for 24 hours with less than 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) loss

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Double back flow prevention device is installed and forward flow tested

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Systems subject to pressures greater than 10.3 bar (150 psi) shall be hydrostatically tested at 3.4 bar (50 psi) above system working pressure

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Operational test of the dry-pipe valve is performed and the quick opening device for 1,893+ L (500+ gal.) systems is tested, 2,839 L+ (750+ gal) systems must trip within the time provided in Table 7.2.3.6.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PRVs are tested at maximum and normal inlet pressures or as specified be the manufacturer, the supply pressure is recorded on the certificate, a relief valve is on the discharge side and gauges on each side of the valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Riser Room

• The main drain is routed to the exterior with a turned down elbow or an inside drain capable of handling thewater flow. A flow test is performed. The main drain pipe is:

• 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) or greater for a riser up to 51 mm (2 in.)

• 32 mm (11⁄4 in.) or greater for a riser 64 mm to 89 mm (21⁄2 in. to 31⁄2 in.)

• 51 mm (2 in.), for a riser 102 mm (4 in.) or greater

• Floor control valve drains will comply with A.. B. or C. or be one pipe size larger if drain feeds into a common drain riser

• Water control valves and flow switches are electronically monitored shall be tested to confirm signal is received at the fire alarm control unit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Paddle type water flow is not allowed for dry, preaction or deluge systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24 hour monitoring service agency received signals

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water flow alarm located above or near the breech inlet is tested and initiates an alarm within 5 minutes, and it is properly signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Water supply valves are indicating type and supervised by one of 4 means

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High-rise: each floor system shall have a separate water flow device with a test connection and be connected to the fire alarm system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permanent system identification signs for each control valve and what portion of the building each valve serves are provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Permanent label with hydraulic calculations is attached to the riser

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Riser is supported by hanger or attachment, for multistory at the lowest level, each alternate level, above and below offsets, and at the top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Gauges are above and below riser check valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Breeching Inlets (BI) also called (Fire Department Connections)

• BI capped and permanently signed with system type, PSI required, and area or building served

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Buildings with multiple BIs in one location must provide a map for each BI. The map is a footprint of the building and the area of the building shaded and labeled which is covered by the BI

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• High-rise bildings require two BI locations, each side of the building, check the plans for locations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BI has check valve and drip valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BI for wet single riser system connects to the system side

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BI for wet multi-riser system connects after the main system shut off valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BI for dry system connects between the indicating and dry-pipe valves

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• BI is a minimum 10 cm (4 in.) pipe unless hydraulically calculated but not less than the riser dimension; 18 in. to 122 cm (48 in.) above grade, and properly supported

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sprinklers

• Extra sprinklers: there are no less than 6, some of each type: 6 per 300, 12 per 300 to 1000, and 24 per 1000+ and a wrench are provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler head and wrench location are the same as the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinklers shall be a minimum of 10 cm (4 in.) from the wall and be properly spaced

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler heads have a guard if subject to damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler heads are not painted or covered. Recessed sprinklers have ceiling caps that are not permitted to be sealed to the ceiling by paint, silicone, or plaster

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For Warehouse: ESFR deflectors are placed in accordance with 8.12.4

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For Warehouse: EFSR sprinklers are at least 30.4 cm (12 in.) horizontally from the bottom edge of bar joist or open truss and at least 91.4 cm (36 in.) above the top of the storage level

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Proper type and temperature sprinklers are used and match plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Escutcheon plates are installed to seal around hole where sprinkler penetrates wall or ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Pipe: Hangers, Seismic, and Penetrations

• Piping layout and size are the same as the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible couplings may be used for pipe:

• 64 mm (21⁄2 in.) or larger at structural separations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• within 61 cm (24 in.) of expansion joints

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• within 61 cm (24 in.) of the top and bottom of all risers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• within 30.4 cm (12 in.) above and below a floor penetration in multistory buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• on both sides of and within 30.4 cm (12 in.) of concrete or masonry wall penetrations unless pipe clearance is provided

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Flexible sprinkler hose fitting bends are within manufacturer specifications

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum clearance around pipes: holes are:

• 50 mm (2 in.) larger than pipe 25 mm to 89 mm (1 in. to 31⁄2 in.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 101 mm (4 in.) for pipe 101 mm (4 in.) and larger

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance is not required through sheetrock which is not required to be fire rated nor when flexible couplings<br>are used on each side and within 30.4 cm (12 in.) of penetration. A listed fire stop system shall be used for penetration holes, the system listing sheet is available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Branch lines have one hanger per section of pipe, see exceptions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mains and crossmains have one hanger between each branch line and at the end of the main

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The maximum distance between the end sprinkler and hanger is:

• 91 cm (36 in.) for 25 mm (1 in.) pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 122 cm (48 in.) for 32 mm (11⁄4 in.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 152 cm (60 in.) for 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) pipe and greater

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Risers in multi-story buildings have supports at the lowest level, at each alternate level, below offsets, and at the top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hangers are not within 76 mm (3 in.) of upright sprinklers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seismic Restraint

• A 6 ell seismic separation assembly or listed flexible pipe assembly is provided at building seismic joints

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lateral sway bracing are spaced in accordance with the plans and calculations for all mains, cross mains, and branch lines 64 mm (21⁄2 in.) and larger. Bracing is provided for the last length of pipe but within 183 cm (6 ft.) of the end of a feed or cross main. Bracing is required unless all the pipe is supported by rods less than 152 mm (6 in.) or by 30 0 wrap-around u-hooks for any size pipe

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Longitudinal sway bracing is a maximum of 24 m (80 ft.) for mains and crossmains, check spacing on the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A 4-way sway brace is provided at least every 7.6 m (25 ft.) and at the top of each riser

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Longitudinal and lateral bracing is provided for each run of pipe between the change of pipe direction unless the pipe run is less than 3.6 m (12 ft.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprigs greater than 1.2 m (4 ft.) are restrained from lateral movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Splayed seismic bracing wire, wrap-around u-hooks, or lateral sway bracing shall not exceed 9.1 m (30 ft.) spacing and are used to restrict sprinkler movement that could impact the building, equipment or finishing materials

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Restraining straps are on all C-clamps and the strap is bolted through if there is not a lip on the beam

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Dry and Preaction Systems

• Dry system compressor with a minimum 15 mm (1⁄2 in.) fill line, pressure gauges, and relief valve that function automatically and fill the system within 30 minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preaction and deluge systems are tripped by activation of the detection system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Riser room is heated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air pressure is set at least 1.4 bar (20 psi) above the trip pressure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dry and preaction systems are supervised and water reaches furthest point within the time period provided on the plans or water delivery calculations in accordance with Table 7.2.3.6.1

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Preaction systems exceeding 20 sprinklers automatically supervise (constant monitoring) pipe pressure (maintain at least 0.5 bar (7 psi)) and detection devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

General

• When required, received inspection report from House of Expertise

• Approved drawing is on the site

• Each landing level of stairway is signed according to NFPA 5000

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors swing in direction of egress travel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When mechanical systems are in operation:

• Using a force meter to confirm that the door opening pressure does not exceed:

• 67 N (15 lbf) to release latch

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 133 N (30 lbf) to set in motion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 67 N (15 lbf) to fully open

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Door latch release device is obvious and door release only requires one motion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors are equipped with latching device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Enclosures serving more then 4 stories and doors are locked

• Meet one of the following:

• Allow re-entry from stair to building interior

• Doors have automatic release under fire alarm to allow re-entry to building interior

• Allow re-entry at top floor or floor below the top floor and access to a 2 nd exit

• Enclosures serving more then 4 stories can prevent re-entry but all of the following apply:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least two levels allow re-entry

• Not more than 4 levels between re-entry points

• Allow re-entry at top floor or floor below the top floor and access to a 2 nd exit

• Each re-entry point is signed as a re-entry point and each non-re-entry floor is signed to indicate location of nearest re-entry level in both directions

• If stair door is equipped with panic bar type hardware, it is labeled as Fire Exit Hardware

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors are self-closing or equipped with an automatic closure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Doors are listed and labeled to be at least 90 minutes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stairs have landings at door openings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Landing length is not less than the stair width

• Handrails are provided on both sides of a stair

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Detailed on the plan is the handrail height above the tread, which is to be within 865 mm to 965 mm (34 in. to 38 in.). UAE FC Chp 3:5.2.14 Height can be up to 1065 mm (3.5 ft.) if handrail forms part of the guard. UAE FC Chp 3:5.2.14.2

• Guardrail is provided on inside of stairs and the minimum height is 1065 mm (3.5 ft.) high. UAE FC Chp 3:5.2.15

• Stairs:

• Rise and run are uniform

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Maximum riser height is 180 mm, minimum is 100 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum: tread depth is 28 cm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Headroom above leading edge of stair is not less than 2,030 mm (6 ft. 8 in.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stair width matches dimensions on the plan detail but no less than 1200 mm

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The leading edge of each stair is permanently marked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No usable enclosed spaces are permitted as part of a stair enclosure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The enclosure discharges directly to a public way or to a yard or outside area that leads to a public way

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Drain pipes, electrical services not serving the stair enclosure, ductwork not part of stair<br>pressurization, and steam and water pipe not serving the enclosure are not permitted in the<br>enclosure

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Smokeproof enclosure extends from the lowest level to the roof with 2-hour fire barriers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where vestibules that are part of a stair enclosure exist, the door to the vestibule has a 90 min. fire-rated door that is self-closing or auto-closing and latching. The door between the vestibule and stair is 20 minute fire-rated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Normal stair lighting is not turned-on by a manual switch that requires occupants to operate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency lighting is provided and tested on secondary power supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoke Proof Enclosure, Natural Ventilation

• Door assembly to exterior balcony is 90 minute

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vestibules have a net area of 1.5 m 2 (16 ft 2 ) of opening in the exterior wall

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vestibules smallest dimension is not less than the corridor width leading to it

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoke Proof Enclosure, Mechanical Ventilation

• System performance items 27-29 are based on an NFPA 5000 design

• Vestibules are at least 1,120 mm (44 in.) wide and 1,830 mm (6 ft.) in length

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Vestibules provide at least 1 air change/min., exhaust is 150% of supply (creating a negative<br>pressure). Supply is within 150 mm (6 in.) of the floor level and the exhaust is within 150 mm (6 in.) of the ceiling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The stair enclosure has a damper relief opening at the top and is provided at least 70.8 m 3 /min (2,500 ft 3 /min.) while maintaining at least 25 Pa (0.10 in. water column) with all doors closed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Smoke Proof Enclosure, Pressurization

• Pressure difference between the enclosure and corridor or occupied area is at least 12 Pa (0.50 in. water column) in a sprinklered building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressurization ductwork is within a 1-hour fire-resistive enclosure in a sprinklered building

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any openings into the duct enclosure can be for maintenance and are provided with self-<br>closing fire –rated devices

  Yes

  No

  N/A

UAE Fire Code Design

• The Smokeproof Enclosure Design Report is used for testing Smoke Proof Enclosure design based on the UAE Fire Code. Contractor pre-test forms will have the design criteria recorded to compare against test results

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Testing (Conducted by the contractor and witnessed by Civil Defense)

• Pressurization system is activated by:

• Smoke detector located within 3.1 m (10 ft.) of the stair entry door

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Manual means at the Command and Control Center or Fire Control Board

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sprinkler water flow device

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire alarm activation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All automatic door closures activate when any door is activated by a smoke detector

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressurization system operates correctly under primary and secondary power supplies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanical and pressurization system pressure requirements are measured with manometer or magnahelic gauge and results recorded on a test document. Test for all stairs are conducted on primary and secondary power supplies. The log sheet also provides the design pressures to compare against

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressurization system will have the number of doors open as specified for the design calculations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure equalization will be confirmed when doors are opened and closed, results are to be<br>recorded. This is to confirm that stairs will repressurize and recover from over-pressurization and that the relief damper is operating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The forces to unlatch and open all doors are measured with a force meter and recorded on a test document

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All doors will be operated to confirm positive latching capability when self-closing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Received NFPA standpipe aboveground piping certification form from installer

• Approved plans are on site

• Location and size of standpipes, hose connections (landing valve), hose reel, and Breeching Inlets (Fire Department Connections) comply with the plans and code. Systems designed under NFPA 14 and the UAE Fire Code requires 64 mm (21⁄2 in.) hose connections and standpipe riser to be in stair enclosure, 6.1.2.2. Check plans for location associated to horizontal exits, other locations on large floors, stages, and rack storage hose.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Outlet valves are functional and hose threads are in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Roof outlets comply with the plans

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hydraulic calculation information sign is mounted at the system control valve

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underground pipe: from breeching inlet (FDC) to check valve in inlet pipe is flushed before completing systems

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standpipe test including yard and Breeching Inlet piping:

• Hydrostatic test at 13.8 bar (200 psi) for 2 hours, psi is measured at the lowest point of system or<br>zone

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Or, hydrostatic test not less than 3.5 bar (50 psi) in excess of maximum pressure; where the<br>maximum pressure is in excess of 10.3 bar

  Yes

  Done by Installer

  No

  Not available

• Flow test the hydraulically most remote standpipe outlet(s) to verify system design, pump from the<br>source fire pump or FDC if there is no fire pump, 11.5. The test outlet will flow simultaneously

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Minimum flow is 1,893 L/min (500 gpm) at 6.9 bar (100 psi) residual pressure for Class I or III<br>systems, the most hydraulically most remote standpipe. Add 946 l/min (250 gpm) from the remote<br>outlet for each of the remaining standpipe risers until a maximum aggregate of 3,785 l/min (1,000<br>gpm) is achieved for sprinklered buildings or 4,731 L/min (1,250 gpm) for nonsprinklered buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pressure regulating valves (PRV) are flow tested to verify proper operation and bypass PRVs are in place with every primary PRV

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standpipes with pressure-regulating devices (PRD) have their own 80 mm (3 in.) test drain riser that is next to each standpipe in order to test each PRD

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standpipe pressure-regulating devices are LISTED will be flow tested to verify the psi setting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Main drain valve, if provided, is opened until system pressure stabilizes

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A standpipe drain is provided at the lowest point and it drains to the exterior

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No shutoff valve is in the breeching inlet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check valve is near the breeching inlet connection to the system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The breeching inlet is 46 cm to 122 cm (18 in. to 48 in.) above finish grade and signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Standpipes are located in noncombustible stair enclosures or equivalent construction. Check plans for protection requirements for horizontal piping in nonsprinklered buildings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose connections are readily accessible, 0.9 m to 1.5 m (3 ft. to 5 ft.) above the floor, and caps are tight

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All manual valves shall be fully opened, fully closed, and supervised or secured

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Riser supports are provided at the lowest level, alternate levels, and at the top

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Connection to the water supply has a listed indicating-type valve and a check valve located close to the supply

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lateral runs from standpipe to the hose valve over 46 cm (18 in.) are provided with hangers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Horizontal standpipe hangers do not exceed 4.6 m (15 ft.) spacing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hose reel with an attached 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) hose is free from mildew, cuts, abrasions, and couplings, gaskets, and nozzles are undamaged and without obstructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Multiple Class I and III standpipes are interconnected at the bottom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Automatic and semiautomatic-dry systems are tested by initiating a flow from the hydraulically most remote hose connection and water is delivered in 3 minutes and each remote control device is tested per the manufacturer’s instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lockable cabinets with glass have a glass-breaking device attached

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify fire-rated wall has either a fire-rated cabinet or fire-rated construction behind cabinet

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When applicable, seismic bracing is installed in accordance with approved plans and the standard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Signs are provided on main and supply valves indicating what they serve, signs indicating function is provided for drain, control, and test connection valves, hose cabinets with valves are signed with 65 mm (21⁄2 in.) red letters on white background, rooms with control valves are signed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Additional comments:

• 10

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• info

• 30

  Yes

  No

  N/A