Woodside General Learning Areas (6) FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES
1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Woodside general plan is to be utilised for this specification.
The new works proposed for the Woodside Plan template consists of the construction of a new single
story classroom base with ancillary support rooms corridor and toilet facilities
The project comprises the installation of new fire protection systems throughout the building in
accordance with the relative Australian Standards, Building Code of Australia and to the Department of
Administration and Information Services requirements.
2 SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
Without limiting the generality of the General Conditions of Contract, and except as otherwise expressly
provided herein, the work includes but is not limited to the supply of all material, equipment,
warehousing, labour, supervision, tools, testing devices and drawings, and each item of expense
necessary for the design, fabrication, delivery, handling, unloading, assembly, installation, testing, start-
up, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and warranty of the services as fit for the purpose, as shown
on the associated drawings and schedules, except otherwise specified in the Associated Work section
of the specification.
The fire protection services installation consists of the following systems:
- Water supply connection to the existing 150 mm diameter underground SA Water towns main located
in Moffett Street for supply to the new external hydrant system.
- External fire hydrant system.
- Piping systems associated with the above installation.
- Portable fire extinguishers complete with signage each.
- Automatic fire detection and alarm system (non required) incorporating photo optical type smoke
detectors and thermal detectors complete with audible sounders bases throughout the new building
- Electrical services associated with the above systems.
- Controls and alarms associated with the building essential services.
- Associated Country Fire Services services and fees.
- Testing and commissioning of all of the above systems.
Performance of miscellaneous work to complete the fire protection services installation:
- Formation of penetrations in walls, ceilings and floor slabs for access, installation and maintenance of
the equipment not otherwise documented as work to be provided by others.
- Sealing of penetrations after the installation of the fire protection services equipment not otherwise
documented as work to be provided by others.
- Painting and identification.
- Excavation and backfilling of underground services.
- Provision of supports, fixings and fasteners to support the required equipment.
- Removal of rubbish and maintenance of the safety, security, order and cleanliness of the site.
Design and Documentation
- Site measurement, setting out and detailed dimensional design and documentation of the work to
ensure the installation suits the layout shown on the drawings and as directed on site.
- Completion of detailed design within the overall system design described by the specification and
drawings.
- Preparation and submission of workshop drawings.
- Preparation and submission of as-constructed drawings, operating and maintenance manuals.
- Selection of equipment not otherwise specified to comply with the specification.
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- Reporting in writing to the Principal of any discrepancies in the documentation.
- Payment of statutory fees and charges.
- Training of Principal’s personnel on the operation of the service.
Programming of the Work
Establishment of detailed construction programs within key dates directed by the Principal as required
by the contract.
Quality Assurance
Establishment and implementation of the quality assurance system, including all testing, inspection
services and final surveys.
Testing and Commissioning
- Commissioning and testing of the installation (all systems) in conjunction with other related services
trades.
- Documentation of all of the inspection and testing recorded on suitable forms and bound into the
operating and maintenance manuals.
- Rectification of any work required to make good deficiencies which become apparent during
commissioning and testing.
- When the installation is complete, commission the installation by putting it into normal working order.
Certification and Approvals
- Obtaining of approvals and, where appropriate, certificates of compliance from statutory authorities.
- Provision of certificates of equipment warranties, etc.
- Provision of certificates of compliance (self certification) for the overall installation.
Service and Maintenance
Maintain and rectify defects during the defect liability period.
Replacement of equipment and components that fail during service or that fail to perform as required by
the warranty.
3 TERMINATION POINTS
3.1 GENERAL
The work covered by this fire protection services specification is to be fully complete and independent
within the limits of the site and structure shown.
The following termination points are a recommendation of potential termination points between trades.
Liaise with other sub-contractors (tenderers) to ensure a complete and fully operational system is
provided from the time of tender through to construction.
CONTROL
- Connect to the control terminal strips in the electrical services Security Data Gathering Panels
installed for transmission of a fire detection alarm to the PSSD.
Liaise with the electrical trade specialist for connection requirements.
PIPEWORK
- Connect to the existing underground SA Water towns main for water supply to serve the hydrant
system.
4 PERFORMANCE AND GUARANTEE
4.1 SCOPE
Guarantee that the installation complies with the requirements herein and regulations of all authorities
having jurisdiction over this project.
Guarantee that the entire connected systems and each item of equipment incorporated in it will shut
down and simultaneously operate automatically, stably, safely, reliably and with optimum efficiency to
provide not less than the ratings required by the regulatory authorities and where specified in this
specification at full load and to provide all other intermediate ratings at part load as required throughout
the specified defects liability period provided that it is operated within the following specified limiting
conditions.
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It is a special requirement that each and every component of all operating systems, particularly
automatic controls, motors and switchgear must be selected, installed and adjusted for continuous,
safe, unattended operation at the specified limiting conditions listed below. At the time of
commissioning, adjust and set all components to meet this requirement.
4.2 LIMITING CONDITIONS
AMBIENT THERMAL CONDITIONS
Extreme ambient conditions within which plant Summer: 45.0ºC DB/24.0ºC WB and full solar
shall be required to continue to operate: load
Winter: -2.0ºC DB
5 ASSOCIATED WORK
5.1 GENERAL
Carry out all other, structural and building work required for access, construction, installation, operation
and maintenance of the fire protection services installation.
Ensure that the strength and rigidity of structures and fastenings throughout are adequate to prevent
failure, significant movement or deflection throughout the life of the installation during operation and
maintenance.
Locate equipment and services where shown on the drawings.
Mark or otherwise identify the location and nature of services and fittings that will be exposed to view
and obtain the Principal’s approval before installation.
Ensure that overall sizes do not exceed those specified and otherwise conform generally to the sizes
shown on the drawings.
State at the time of tendering any changes that are required to these provisions and be fully responsible
for the cost of any subsequent alterations or reselection of equipment necessary to complete the work
as specified.
All fixings are to be no less corrosion resistant than the parts being fastened and shall be the same or
more noble material so that corrosion will not occur.
Seal airtight all penetrations through building fabric with an approved sealant.
The following is a description of associated work that is a recommendation of works that should be
carried out by other specialist trades, liaise with other sub-contractors (tenderers) to ensure access,
construction, installation, operation and maintenance of the fire protection services installation:
- Handover the required keys for all doors to the CFS at the time of final inspection.
- Adequate electrical power supplies to the fire services equipment as described in the termination
points section of this specification.
5.2 ASSOCIATED WORKS DETAILED ELSEWHERE IN THE SPECIFICATION
The following work associated with the provision of the building management system is specified or
detailed in other sections of the project documents to be carried out by the relevant trades.
- Power supply accessibility output signals
5.3 FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES DESIGN CRITERIA
The fire protection services will be designed and installed to comply with the requirements of the
regulatory authorities, Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
Systems will be installed to limit the spread of fire and to provide warning for building occupants to exit
the premises.
Automatic fire detection and alarm system In accordance with AS 1670 – Automatic fire
detection and alarm systems – Systems
design, installation and commissioning and
AS 1603.4 – Automatic fire detection and
alarm systems – Control and indicating
equipment.
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Smoke detectors/Thermal Detectors Occupied areas:
As indicated on drawings accompanying the
specification and to requirements of AS 1670
– Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
– Systems design, installation and
commissioning
Portable fire extinguishers In accordance with AS 2444 – Portable fire
extinguishers and fire blankets – selection and
location.
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FIRE PROTECTION—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1 GENERAL
1.1 CROSS REFERENCES
Responsibilities
The fire protection services to be supplied and installed to serve the new building are summarised as
follows:
- Provision for the installation of a new external fire hydrant system incorporating 1 off double headed
hydrant standpipe.
- Provision for the installation of new Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers.
- Relocation of existing Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers to new locations.
- Provision for the installation of an Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System to serve the new
building
- Electrical services associated with the above systems.
- Controls and alarms.
- Testing and commissioning of all of the above systems.
1.2 PRECEDENCE
Precedence
Requirements of subsequent worksections of the specification override conflicting requirements in this
worksection.
1.3 CROSS REFERENCE
Associated worksections
Conform to the following:
- Sealants and fasteners.
- Fire-stopping.
Common requirements
Conform to the following:
- Sealants and fasteners.
- Fire-stopping.
- Metals and prefinishes for off-site painting and electroplated or in-line galvanised finishes.
- Service trenching.
1.4 STANDARDS
General standards
AS 2419 Fire Hydrant installations
Part 1: System design, installation and commissioning
Part 2: Fire hydrant valves
AS/NZS 3500.4 National Plumbing and Drainage Code of Australia
AS 3680 Polyethylene sleeving for ductile iron pipelines
AS 3798 Guidelines on earthworks for commercial and residential
developments
AS4041 Pressure piping
AS/NZS 2280 Ductile iron pressure pipes and fittings
AS/NZS 2648 Underground marking tape
Part 1: Non-detectable tape
AS 2032 Code of practice for installation of UPVC pipe systems
AS/NZS 1841 Portable fire extinguishers (related parts)
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AS/NZS 1850 Portable fire extinguishers – Classification, rating and performance
testing
AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets – Selection and location
AS/NZS 3676 Portable fire extinguishers – Guide to servicing
AS 1603 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
Part 1: Heat detectors
Part 2: Point type smoke detectors
Part 4: Control and indicating equipment
Part 5: Manual call points
Part 6: Fire alarm bells
Part 11: Visual warning devices
Part 15: Remote indicators
AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System
design, installation and commissioning
Part 1: Fire
Part 2: Local fire
Part 3: Fire alarm monitoring
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules
AS 4428 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—control and
indicating equipment
Part 0: General requirements and test methods
Part 1: Fire
Part 6: Alarm signalling equipment
1.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Contractual relationships
Responsibilities and duties of the principal, contractor and contract administrator are not altered by
requirements in the documents referenced in this specification.
Current editions
Use referenced documents which are the editions, with amendments, current 3 months before the
closing date for tenders, except where other editions or amendment are required by statutory
authorities.
General standards
Comply with the referenced Australian Standards and other documents in this specification for the
design, installation, quality, commissioning, service and maintenance of all services.
Statutory standards
Comply with the relevant requirements of the following authorities, etc for the design, installation,
quality, commissioning, service and maintenance of all services.
- South Australian Water Corporation
- Country Fire Service.
Regulations
- Building code of Australia
1.6 INTERPRETATION
Abbreviations
General: For the purposes of this worksection the abbreviations given below apply.
AS Australian Standard
BCA Building Code of Australia
CFS Country Fire Service
NATA National Association of Testing Authorities
NZS New Zealand Standard
SAWC South Australian Water Corporation
SSL Scientific Services Laboratory
UL Underwriters laboratory
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Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection the definitions given below apply.
- Attendance: ‘Attendance’, ‘provide attendance’ and similar expressions mean ‘give assistance for
examination and testing’.
- Give notice: ‘Give notice’, ‘submit’, ‘advise’, ‘inform’ and similar expressions mean ’give notice
(submit, advise, inform) in writing to the contract administrator’.
- Maintenance period: Synonymous with ‘Defects liability period’.
- Obtain: ‘Obtain’, ‘seek’ and similar expressions mean ‘obtain (seek) in writing from the contract
administrator.
- Pipe: Includes pipe and tube.
- Principal: ‘Principal’ has the same meaning as ‘owner’, ‘client’ and ‘proprietor’ and is the party to
whom the Contractor is legally bound to construct the works.
- Proprietary: ‘Proprietary’ mean identifiable by naming manufacturer, supplier, installer, trade name,
brand name, catalogue or reference number.
- Provide: ‘Provide’ and similar expressions mean ‘supply and install’. Installation shall include
development of the design beyond that documented.
Test
- Pre-completion tests: Tests carried out before completion tests.
* Type tests: Tests carried out on an item identical with a production item, before delivery to the
site.
* Production tests: Tests carried out on a purchased item, before delivery to the site.
* Site tests: Tests carried out on site.
- Completion tests: Tests carried out on completed installations or systems before the date for
practical completions, to determine that the installation or system, including components, controls
and equipment, operate correctly, safely and efficiently, and meets performance and other
requirements. The superintendent may direct that completion tests be carried out after the date for
practical completion.
Basic ‘tolerance definitions:
- Registered testing authority:
* An authority registered by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) to test in the
relevant field.
- Required: Means required by the documents, the local council or statutory authorities.
- If required: A conditional specification term for work which may be shown in the documents or be a
legislative requirement.
- Samples: Includes samples, prototypes and sample panels.
- Supply: ‘Supply’, ‘furnish’ and similar expressions mean ‘supply only’.
- Verification: Provides an opportunity to attend an activity but does not involve an obligation. The
activity can proceed without approval from the contract administrator.
1.7 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Services diagrammatic layouts
Layouts of service lines, plant and equipment shown on the drawings are diagrammatic only, except
where figured dimensions are provided or calculable.
Before commencing work:
- Obtain measurements and other necessary information.
- Coordinate the design and installation in conjunction with all trades.
1.8 NOTICE
Inspection
If notice of inspection is required in respect of parts of the works that are to be concealed, advise
when the inspection can be made before concealment.
Minimum notice for inspection to be made: 4 hours for on site inspectors, otherwise 2 working days.
Attendance
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Provide attendance.
1.9 INSPECTION
Notice
Inspection: If notice of inspection is required in respect of parts of the works that are to be concealed,
advise when the inspection can be made before concealment.
Attendance
Provide attendance.
1.10 SUBMISSIONS
Authorities
Arrange for all inspection required by the relevant authorities and independent certifier at various
stages and at the completion of the whole installation.
Authorities’ approvals: Submit documents showing approval by the authorities whose requirements
apply to the work.
Correspondence: Submit copies of correspondence and notes of meetings with authorities.
Design
If part or all of an installation is to be designed by the contractor, submit documents showing the layout
and details of the installation.
Variation documents: If it is proposed to change the installation from that shown on the contract
documents, or if changes are required by statutory authorities, submit variation documents showing
the proposed changes.
Electronic submissions
Provide record drawings in the following format:
- CAD files:
- File format: AutoCAD 2000dwg
- Transmission medium: CD ROM
Hard copy submissions
Quantity:
Bound documents: 3 copies
- Loose documents larger than A3: One transparency on heavyweight plastic film the same size as
the standard contract drawings.
- Loose documents up to and including A3: 1 copy
- Samples: One of each designated item including ancillary items such as fasteners etc complete
with two copies of supporting product size.
- Standard contract drawing size: A1.
Errors
If a submission contains errors, make a new or amended submission as appropriate, indicating
changes made since the previous submission.
Identification
Identify the project, contractor, subcontractor or supplier, manufacturer, applicable product, model
number and options, as appropriate and include pertinent contract document references. Include
service connection requirements, and product certification. Identify proposals for non-compliance with
project requirements , and characteristics which may be detrimental to successful performance of the
completed work.
Inspection and testing plan
Submit an inspection and testing plan which is consistent with the construction program. Include
particulars of test stages and procedures.
Notice
Minimum notice: 5 working days for offsite submissions, otherwise 10 working days.
Submission points: If a submission is required for a part of the works, do not commence work on the
part until the submissions is endorsed that the work may proceed. Coordinate related submissions and
do not cause delays by making late or inadequate submissions.
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Materials and components
Produce certification: If products must conform to product certification schemes, submit evidence of
conformance.
Product data: For proprietary equipment, submit the manufacturer’s product data as follows:
- Technical specifications and drawings.
- Type-test reports.
- Performance and rating tables.
- Recommendations for installation and maintenance
Proposed products schedules: If major products are not specified as proprietary items, submit a
schedule of those proposed for use within 3 weeks of site possession.
Samples
Prior to placing orders on fittings or equipment, submit to the Principal samples of the following items
for approval:
- Smoke detector—brochure only
- Thermal detector—brochure only
- Portable fire extinguisher—brochure only
Certification
Submit certification that the equipment submitted meets all requirements and capacities of the contract
documents except for departures that are identified in the submission.
Shop drawings
Submit dimensioned drawings showing details of the fabrication and installation of service and
equipment, including relationship to building structure and other services, cable type and size, and
marking details.
As executed drawings: Amend the drawings during the defects liability period to correct errors or
omissions and to show changes made after submission. Resubmit amended copies.
Diagrammatic layouts: Coordinate work shown diagrammatically in the contract documents, and
submit dimensioned set-out drawings.
Quantity and format
Refer to Submissions.
2 EXECUTION
2.1 MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
Consistency
For the whole quantity of each material or product use the same manufacturer or source and provide
consistent type, size, quality and appearance.
Manufacturers’ or suppliers’ recommendations
General: Select, if no selection is given, and transport, deliver, store, handle, protect, finish, adjust,
prepare for use, and provide manufactured items in accordance with the current written
recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer or supplier.
Project modifications: Advise of activities that supplement, or are contrary to, manufacturer’s or
suppliers’ written recommendations and instructions.
Product certification: Products must comply with product certification schemes, provide them in
accordance with the certification requirements.
Proprietary items
Implication: Identification of a proprietary item does not necessarily imply exclusive preference for the
item so identified, but indicates the necessary properties of the item.
Alternatives: If alternatives are proposed, submit proposed alternatives and include samples, available
technical information, reasons for proposed substitutions and cost. State if provision of proposed
alternatives will necessitate alteration to other parts of the works and advise consequent costs.
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Sealed containers
If materials or products are supplied by the manufacturer in closed or sealed containers or packages,
bring the materials or products to point of use in the original containers or packages.
2.2 COMPLETION
Contractor’s submissions
Within 2 weeks after practical completion, submit 3 copies of designated documents.
Samples
Remove unincorporated samples from site on completion of the project.
Warranties
General: Name the principal as warrantee in conformance with the Warranty schedule. Register with
manufacturers as necessary. Retain copies delivered with components and equipment.
Commencement: Commence warranty periods at practical completion or at acceptance of installation,
if acceptance is not concurrent with practical completion.
Approval of installer: If installation is not by manufacturer, and product warranty is conditional on the
manufacturer’s approval of the installer, submit the manufacturer’s written approval of the installing
firm.
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PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE BLANKETS
1 GENERAL
1.1 AIMS
Responsibilities
Provide portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets as specified below and where shown on the
drawings.
Comply with the BCA (Part E1.6), relevant Australian Standards, its referenced documents and
requirements of regulatory authorities (viz CFS).
Provide self or independent certification of compliance for the whole installation.
Design
Standards:
AS/NZS 1841 Portable fire extinguishers (related parts)
AS.NZS 1850 Portable fire extinguishers—Classification, rating and performance testing
AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets—Selection and location
AS/NZS 3676 Portable fire extinguishers—Guide to servicing
Use equipment listed in the SSL Register of Accredited Products—Fire Protection Equipment,
Section 4.
1.2 CROSS REFERENCES
General
Conform to the scope of works requirements work section.
Associated work sections
Conform to associated work sections as follows:
- Fire protection general requirements.
- Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 AUTHORISED PRODUCTS
General
Provide equipment listed in the SSL Register of Accredited Products – Fire protection equipment.
2.2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
General
Provide ABE Dry Chemical Powder, 4.5 kg 3A:60B(E) portable fire extinguishers and a fire blanket as
specified and where shown on the drawings.
Mount each extinguisher in accordance with the relative Australian Standards and enclose within a
heavy duty plastic bag stapled at the bottom in order to contain any accidental spillage.
The fire extinguisher safety pin shall be a 100 mm extended travel type. The pin is to be inserted such
that it can only be removed once the extinguisher is removed from its mounting.
Reuse all existing Dry Chemical Powder fire extinguishers and signage currently installed in buildings
proposed for demolition and relocate to new buildings for use.
Service the existing fire extinguishers as necessary to ensure the units are in a satisfactory working
condition prior to reinstatement within the new buildings.
Comply with the BCA (Part E1.6) relevant Australian Standards, its referenced documents and
requirements of regulatory authorities (viz. CFS, etc).
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Provide self or independent certification of compliance for the whole installation.
Fire extinguisher schedule
Designation FE1
Locations Refer to drawings
Unit type Dry Chemical Powder
Classification and rating 4.5 kg 3A:60B (E)
Nozzle type Moulded horn
Maximum force to operate lever Standard
Maximum force to frangible seal Standard
Cabinet type Not applicable
Security Cable tie ring pull
Waterproof cover Clear Plastic Cover
2.3 FIRE BLANKETS
General
Provide a fire blanket as specified and where shown on the drawings.
Comply with the BCA (Part E1.6), relevant Australian Standards, its referenced documents and
requirements of regulatory authorities (viz. CFS, etc).
Provide self or independent certification of compliance for the whole installation.
Fire blankets schedule
Location Number Size
Withdraw room 1 1.8 m x 1.8 m
Central Activity Space 1 1.8 m x 1.8 m
3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Fire extinguishers and fire blankets
Supply and install all fire extinguishers and fire blankets including mounting brackets, location and
identification signage in accordance with the requirements of Australian/New Zealand Standards.
Obtain agreement on site with the Principal and Country Fire Service for final location of each item.
Comply with Section 3 of AS 2444 for mounting each extinguisher and appropriate signage. Check
content and weight of each extinguisher prior to hand over and at the end of the defects liability period.
Comply with Section 5 of AS 2444 for mounting each fire blanket and appropriate signage.
Commissioning
Refer to the fire protection commissioning section of this specification for details.
Maintenance
Refer to the fire protection maintenance section of this specification for details.
Miscellaneous items
Provide a service tag securely fitted to each item.
Provide block plans showing the location of each item.
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FIRE DETECTION AND ALARMS
1 GENERAL
1.1 AIMS
Responsibilities
Provide an automatic fire detection and alarm system to protect the new building as shown on the
drawings. The whole installation shall comply with the BCA, relevant regulatory authorities (viz CFS)
and specified documents and standards.
Provide all approval documentation and self or independent certification of compliance for the
installation.
Arrange with the CFS to progressively inspect test and approve the overall installation. Pay all
associated fees for inspections and approvals.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
General
System type: Addressable
Interface
Provide interface to the following systems:
- Provision for connection to the Electrical Services Security Data Gathering Panels for interfacing of
the detection system with the security system.
- Connection to the main school building fire detection system and autodial facilities
1.3 CROSS REFERENCES
General
Conform to the General requirements work section.
Associated work sections
Conform to the associated work sections as follows:
- Fire protection general requirements
- Fire detection and alarms.
1.4 STANDARD
General
Comply with the referenced Australian Standards and other documents in this specification for the
design, installation, quality, commissioning, service and maintenance of all services.
AS 1603 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
Part 1: Heat detectors
Part 2: Paint type smoke detectors
Part 4: Control and indicating equipment
Part 6: Fire alarm bells
AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—System design,
installation and commissioning
Part 1: Fire
Part 2: Local fire
AS 2484 Fire—Glossary of terms
Part 1: Fire tests
Part 2: Fire protection and fire fighting equipment
AS 3000 Electrical installations—Buildings, structures and premises
AS 4428 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems—Control and
indicating equipment
Part: 0 Fire
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Part 5: Power supply units
Part 6: Alarm signalling equipment
Part 10: Alarm investigation
Use equipment listed in the SSL Register of Accredited Products, Section 1.
1.5 SUBMISSIONS
Product data and samples
Submit product data and samples for system components including but not limited to those listed in
the samples section of the general requirements section.
2 PRODUCTS
2.1 AUTHORISED PRODUCTS
General
Equipment: Provide equipment listed in the ActivFire Register of Fire Protection Equipment.
2.2 CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT
Standards
General: To AS 7240.2.
Alarm investigation facility (AIF): To AS 4428.10
Alarm signalling equipment: To AS 4428.6
Power supply units: To AS 4428.5
Fire fighters interface: To AS 4428.3
2.3 DETECTORS
Standards
Refer to AS 1670 Appendix B for guidance for the selection of all detectors.
Heat detectors: To AS 1603.1.
Point type smoke detectors: To AS 1603.2.
Integral detector/alarm units: To AS 3786.
Remote indicators: To AS 1603.15.
All detectors shall be mounted on common bases for interchangeability with other types of detectors;
plug-in-type arrangement to permanently secured bases with locking facilities.
Generally smoke detectors shall be photo-optical type unless otherwise specified or indicated on the
drawings; all detectors shall be equipped with sensitivity adjustment (2% to 10% obstruction).
Self-indicating detectors
General: Provide a light emitting diode mounted in a clearly visible position, which illuminates
whenever detector operation causes an alarm condition to register on the FIP. Provide self-indicating
devices which, if faulty, will not render the detector inoperative under fire conditions.
Mounting positions of light emitting diodes:
- Visible detectors: On the outside of the detector or its base.
- Remote indicators: To AS 1603.15.
Installation
The spacing and location of all detectors shall comply with AS 1670. Coordinate final layout of
detectors to suit architectural plans/sections, air diffusers, ductwork, light fittings, ceiling fans etc.
Include to supply and install an additional 5 off detectors over and above those shown on the
drawings.
Install detectors so they can be easily inspected and tested in situ, and readily withdrawn from service.
The area controlled by any single addressable loop shall not exceed that permitted by AS 1670.
Integral smoke detector/alarm units: To AS 1670.6.
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2.4 WARNING SYSTEM
General
Provide an alarm system consisting of sounder devices provided in conjunction with each detector and
installed to the locations as shown on the accompanying drawings.
The prime function of the alarm system shall enable the orderly evacuation of building occupants in
the event of an emergency. This shall automatically initiate evacuation procedures or be manually
operated by the building fire wardens, fire authority, etc.
2.5 POWER SUPPLY
General
Surge protection: Ensure that normal operation is maintained and that voltage surges in the power
source do not damage the control and indicating equipment.
Sealed batteries: Cycle the batteries before practical completion so the ≥100% of nominal capacity is
available at practical completion.
2.6 CONTROL AND INDICATING EQUIPMENT
Standards
General: To AS 4428.1.
Alarm signalling equipment: To AS 4428.6.
Power supply units: To AS 4428.5.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 FIRE ALARM MONITORING
General
Connect the Automatic Fire Detection system to the Electrical Services Security Data Gathering
Panels provide within each of the buildings.
Configure the systems such that upon the receipt of a fire alarm signal within any of the buildings, a
signal is transmitted direct to the Data Gathering Panel which in turn will transmit a signal to the Main
Security Panel located within the Administration Building alerting the PSSD of an on site emergency
within the Junior and Middle School Building, Senior and Practical Art Building, Staff room and Library
Building, Administration Building, Canteen and Activity Hall.
3.2 DETECTORS
Installations
General: Install detectors so they can be easily inspected and tested in situ, and readily withdrawn
from service.
Integral smoke detector/alarm units: To AS 1670.6.
3.3 INSTALLATION WIRING
General
To AS 1670.1 Section 3.24.
3.4 TESTING
General
Tests: Carry out tests, including out-of-hours tests, to demonstrate the automatic fire detection and
alarm system’s performance to AS 1670.1 Section 7 and the compliance Sections of the relevant parts
of the AS 1603 series. Include the following:
- Test components for correct function and operation.
- Demonstrate detection and alarm performance on site, to at least the level stated in the
manufacturer’s performance specification for that device.
- Test alarm zone identification.
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- Demonstrate addressable device operation for 14 days with data logger to verify stability of
detectors and devices.
- Test interface to interconnected systems.
- In situ testers: To AS 1603.16.
3.5 COMPLETION
Maintenance
Refer to the fire protection maintenance section of this specification for details.
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FIRE PROTECTION COMMISSIONING
1 GENERAL
1.1 AIMS
Responsibilities
Provide competent personnel together with all proper appliances, equipment and instruments required
to test and commission all specified systems covered by this specification and drawings.
All tests shall be carefully pre-planned and scheduled to ensure that they are coordinated with the
work of other relevant trades and that they are carried out in a safe and sufficient manner with the
minimum of inconvenience to all concerned.
1.2 CROSS REFERENCES
General
Conform to the General requirements work section.
Related work sections
Conform to associated work sections as follows:
- Fire protection general requirements
1.3 STANDARDS
General
Comply with the referenced Australian Standards and other documents in this specification for the
design, installation, quality, commissioning and service and maintenance of all services.
AS/NZS 1850 Portable fire extinguishers – Classification, rating and performance
testing
AS/NZS 3676 Portable fire extinguishers – Guide to servicing
AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems – System design,
installation and commissioning
1.4 SUBMISSIONS
General
Commissioning methods: Submit commissioning plan to the Principal for review.
Instrumentation: Submit calibration certificates for review by the Principal.
1.5 INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION OF COMMISSIONING AGENT
General
Use only a registered testing authority.
1.6 COMPLETION PROGRAM
General
Submissions: Provide a program consistent with, and forming part of, the construction program. Set
out the proposed program for completion, commissioning, testing and instruction. Identify related
works and timing of the works pre-requisite to successful and timely completion of the works.
Fire safety: Complete testing and certification of all fire safety measures before occupation of the
building.
Revisions: Revise the program as the project proceeds.
Minimum running in period: 14 days
1.7 RELATED TESTS
Retesting
Failure to meet specified performance under test: Identify and correct cause of failure and repeat test.
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Statutory authorities
Provide demonstrations and tests for witnessing by the statutory authorities. Complete testing of
systems before witness testing by the statutory authorities.
Other trades
Provide assistance to other trades for testing related non-mechanical systems.
2 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
2.1 COMMISSIONING
General
Provide competent personnel together with all proper appliances, equipment and instruments required
to test and commission all specified systems covered by this specification and drawings.
All tests shall be carefully pre-planned and scheduled to ensure that they are coordinated with the
work of other relevant trades and that they are carried out in a safe and sufficient manner with the
minimum of inconvenience to all concerned.
Notify the Principal’s representative at least five working days prior to commencement of any tests
being carried out.
For each required test, provide a report or certificate in a form suitable for inclusion in an operation
and maintenance manual, signed and dated, legibly typed or printed, recording:
- The type of test
- The test procedures
- The apparatus and instruments used
- The date, time and place of the test
- The ambient and other relevant conditions
- The name, status, function and signature of each person present
- The test results
- Where applicable, calculations, instrument readings, control settings, name plate ratings, and the
like
- Variations to the specification, if any.
Supply at the time of commissioning all special tools and equipment may be required for routine
operation, maintenance, adjustment of cleaning of the installation as recommended by the equipment
manufacturers.
2.2 FIRE MODE OPERATION
General
Test all systems required to operate in fire mode.
Standards: To AS/NZS 1668.1 and AS 1668.3.
Reset: Verify that all systems return to normal operating mode after fire mode operation.
Timing: Complete testing before practical completion.
3 CONTROLS
3.1 AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
General
Provide all electrical and control services associated with the various fire protection systems.
All componentry and cabling shall comply with the relevant regulatory authorities (viz. CFS, ETSA) and
specified documents and standards.
Subcontract this work to licensed electricians specialised in fire protection systems.
Arrange with the regulatory authorities to inspect, test and approve the overall systems as specified
earlier in the relevant sections.
Coordinate all works with other trades.
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Standards
AS 1670 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems – System design,
installation and commissioning
AS/NZS 3000 Wiring rules
AS/NZS 3013 Electrical installations – Classification of the fire and mechanical
performance of wiring systems
Control philosophy
In the event of a fire alarm via activation of the detection system the following functions shall
automatically occur simultaneously:
- initiate the alarm zone at the Data Gathering Panel
- initiate a signal at the Main Security Control Panel
- transmit the fire alarm to the PSSD.
- operate the internal alarm system to initiate a controlled evacuation of the building occupants.
3.2 CONTROL SYSTEMS
General
The principle control elements and logic are shown on the drawings. Install all other auxiliary elements
so that each item of plant for all systems are fully equipped for stable, safe, reliable and unattended
automatic control at all practical conditions of operation.
Coordinate accurately the work of the automatic control so that the installation, connection
commissioning and service of all systems is fully integrated, reliable and safe. Automatic controls shall
fail safe.
Install instruments as required by the regulatory authorities, Australian Standards and as shown on the
drawings. All instruments shall be labelled with the function of the indicated variable.
Fire detection control
Connect the following alarm and controls to the Data Gathering Panel:
- detection (heat and smoke)
- alarm/indication of smoke detector zone for each building.
4 CABLING SYSTEMS
Cabling systems shall be as follows (minimum requirements):
Detection and miscellaneous 0.75 to 1.5 mm² Pirelli or equivalent devices (general
systems).
Comply with manufacture’s recommendations for installation, fixing and jointing.
Provide all penetrations where required for installation of wiring. Make good upon completion.
Obtain control equipment schedules and wiring diagrams in advance of preparation of wiring
diagrams. Submit on site wiring diagrams for approval before construction.
Match electrically, duty and rating of all connected components and wiring. Maintain consistent colour
coded terminal markings and component identification.
5 COMPLETION
5.1 COMPLETION TESTS
General
When the installation is complete, commission the installation by putting it into working order and
operating it. Make the adjustments necessary to achieve the designated performance under
continuous operating service conditions including checking the operation and correcting malfunctions.
Fire detection and alarms
Comply as appropriate to AS 1670, Section 9 and AS/NZS 1668 Part 1. Complete the commissioning
test reports referred to Appendix F of these standards. Handover to the Principal including relevant
regulatory authority approval certificates and insert a copy in the operating and maintenance manuals.
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Complete the commissioning test report (refer Appendix F, AS 1670), hand over to the Principal
including relevant regulatory authority approval certificates and insert a copy in the operating and
maintenance manuals.
Training
Provide training for a maximum of six persons nominated in the correct practice of operation, routine
adjustment and maintenance of the works. Training shall be on site as requested during the period of
operation proceeding the date for practical completion. Allow for a minimum of two training sessions.
Prepare and submit for approval, prior to undertaking training, a comprehensive training plan
identifying:
- Personnel responsible for training
- Topics for discussion
- Location for training
- Proposed training dates
- Training durations
- Any attachments.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
1 GENERAL
1.1 AIMS
Responsibilities
Prepare relevant fire protection hydraulic and electrical/control services drawings which shall be
coordinated with the building works and relevant trades, checked and signed by the contractors
responsible officer and relevant regulatory authorities.
1.2 CROSS REFERENCES
General
Conform to the General requirements work section.
Related work sections
Conform to associated work sections as follows:
- Fire protection general requirements.
- Fire protection commissioning.
- Fire protection maintenance
Detailed requirements
Section details: Provide details within sections of manuals as follows:
- Table of contents: For each volume. Title to match cover.
- Installation description: General description of the installation.
- Systems descriptions: Technical description of the systems installed, written to ensure that the
principal’s service providers fully understand the scope and facilities provided. Identify function,
normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions.
- Systems performance: Technical description of the mode of operation of the systems installed.
- Equipment descriptions:
. Name, address and telephone and facsimile numbers of the manufacturer and supplier of items of
equipment installed, together with catalogue list numbers.
. Schedules (system by system) of equipment, stating locations, duties, performance figures and
dates of manufacture. Provide a unique code number cross-referenced to the record and
diagrammatic drawings and schedules, including spare parts schedule, for each item of
equipment installed.
- Maintenance procedures:
. Detailed recommendations for preventative maintenance frequency and procedures.
. Manufacturer’s technical literature as appropriate. Register with manufacturer as necessary.
Retain copies delivered with equipment.
. Safe trouble-shooting, disassembly, repair and reassembly, cleaning, alignment and adjustment,
balancing and checking procedures. Provide logical step-by-step sequence of instructions for
each procedure.
. Schedule of spares recommended to be held on site, being those items subject to wear or
deterioration and which may involve the principal in extended deliveries when replacements are
required. Include complete nomenclature and model numbers, and local sources of supply.
. Material safety data sheets (MSDS).
- Operation procedures:
. Operating and shutting down procedures for systems installed. Include logical step-by-step
sequence of instructions for each procedure.
. Control sequences and flow diagrams for systems installed.
. Legend for colour-coded services.
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- Certificates:
. Copies of test certificates for the fire protection services installation and equipment used in the
installation.
. Test reports.
- Drawings:
. An arrangement drawing showing size, location and height or depth of all piped services.
Particularly show the size and location of all penetrations, fully dimensioned.
. Fire alarm, control, emergency evacuation equipment/devices and associated zones on block
plans to be verified and installed in the FIP and building users guide.
All drawings shall only use reduction scales 1:20, 1:50, 1:100 or multiples of ten of these scales. All
lettering shall be a minimum 3.5 mm high and complying with AS 1100 ‘Technical drawing Part 101,
General principles suitable for microfilming’.
The examination of shop drawings by the Principal shall not remove the responsibility of the
dimensions of such drawings nor conforming strictly with the requirements of this specification nor
compliance with the requirements of this specification nor compliance with statutory regulations.
2 ‘AS INSTALLED’ DRAWINGS AND BLOCK PLANS
All shop drawings and block plans shall be progressively amended to suit the final installation at
practical completion.
- Prototype periodic maintenance and performance report.
- Instructions and schedules for complying with AS 1851.6, AS/NZS 3666.2 and AS/NZS 3666.3.
2.1 FORMAT
Provide hard and soft copies of all operating and maintenance manuals.
Format – electronic copies
Printing: Except for drawings required in the Record drawings clause provide material that can be
legibly printed on A4 size paper.
Scope: Provide the same material as specified for hardcopy in electronic format.
Format – hard copy
A4 size loose leaf, in commercial quality, 4 ring binders with hard covers, each indexed, divided and
titled. Include the following features:
- Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title ‘OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL’, to spine. Identify title of project, volume number, volume subject matter, and date of
issue.
- Dividers: Durable divider for each separate element, with typed description of system and major
equipment components. Clearly print short titles under laminated plastic tabs.
- Drawings: Fold drawings to A4 size and accommodate them in the binders so that they may be
unfolded without being detached from the rings. Provide with reinforced punched binder tabs.
- Pagination: Number pages consecutively.
- Ring size: 25 mm maximum, with compressor bars.
- Text: Manufacturers’ printed data, including associated diagrams, or typewritten, single-sided on
bond paper, in clear concise English.
Quantity
Provide operational maintenance manuals in the following forms and quantities:
- Electronic copies:
- File format: Adobe Acrobat 5.0 pdf
- Transmission medium: CD ROM
- Number of copies: 3
- Hardcopy:
- Number of copies: 3
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FIRE PROTECTION MAINTENANCE
1 GENERAL
1.1 AIMS
Responsibilities
Carry out all scheduled and preventative maintenance work during the period in accordance with the
Ministers Specification SA76, relevant Australian Standards, manufacturers recommendations and as
detailed in the Operation and Maintenance manuals. Prepare a log book with the appropriate fire
protection systems.
1.2 CROSS REFERENCES
General
Conform to the General requirements work section.
Related work sections
Conform to associated work sections as follows:
- Fire protection general requirements.
- Fire protection commissioning.
1.3 STANDARD
General
Undertake all maintenance requirements in accordance with the Ministers Specification SA76.
Periodic maintenance and performance report
At the frequency stated in the Maintenance requirements schedule provide a report summarising the
maintenance performed and the performance of the fire protection services installation in the
preceding period. Set out the report in a form that permits comparison with previous reports. Include
the following as minimum requirements:
- Dates and number of site labour hours for programmed maintenance. Exclude travelling time.
- Dates, number of site labour hours and nature of work for corrective maintenance. Exclude
travelling time.
- Dates and number of site labour hours for defects liability rectification if within the defects liability
period. Exclude travelling time.
- Results of recommissioning if scheduled for the period.
Insert maintenance reports into the System Technician Manual.
2 EXECUTION
2.1 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
General
Provide all labour and material necessary to maintain the fire services installation including, but not
limited to, service, routine adjustments and replacements needed to keep the whole installation in a
first class working condition.
Site control
Report to the principal’s designated representative on arriving at and before leaving the site.
2.2 MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION
General
During the construction period and until all maintenance and operation manuals have been completed
and submitted and all operator instruction is complete, provide all maintenance including but not
limited to:
- All routine service tasks.
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- Emergency visits.
2.3 CLEANING
General
Progressively clean the interior of pipework and components as they are installed.
At practical completion:
- Clean all parts of the installation.
- Clean interior of the FIP.
2.4 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
General
Respond to call outs for breakdowns or other faults requiring corrective maintenance. Rectify faults
and replace faulty materials and equipment.
Remedial work: Carry out any remedial work, including temporary work, necessary to restore the
systems to safe and satisfactory operation. Do not leave site until correct operation has been proved.
Do not leave the system in an unsafe condition.
Temporary work: Promptly replace temporary work with permanent rectification.
Contact details
Provide contact details including after hours and emergency mobile and/or pager details to permit
notification of emergency conditions.
Response time
Attend site for emergency service within the time period stated in the Maintenance requirements
schedule.
Calculation of response period: Response period starts at the time of notification to the contactors
nominated contact point.
Failure to respond
Should the contractor fail to respond to site within the period stated in the schedules, the principal
may, without incurring any liability or obligation and without limiting any other redress, engage persons
other than the contractor to undertake emergency work on the systems. Fully reimburse the principal
for any costs incurred.
2.5 REGULAR MAINTENANCE
General
Make routine service visits at the frequency stated in the Ministers Specification SA76. Service items
of equipment in accordance with the maintenance schedules in the operation and maintenance
manuals.
Frequency of visits
Provide maintenance visits at the following maximum intervals, or comply with the frequency stated in
the Ministers Specification SA76:
Schedule—twelve months defects liability period
System Standard Frequency of service
AS 1851
Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets Part 1 Six monthly, annual
Automatic fire detection and alarm systems Part 8 Weekly, monthly, annual
Notification of defects
When defects in the installation are identified notify the principal in writing.
All systems
Provide maintenance work including but not limited to the following.
- Attend to reported defects and complaints.
- Thoroughly check for and rectify any unsafe conditions.
- Replace faulty or damaged parts and consumable components.
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2.6 END OF MAINTENANCE PERIOD SERVICE
General
Within one month before the end of the maintenance period, carry out the following service tasks:
- Undertake all work scheduled to be carried out on an annual basis.
- Remove external scale and corrosion, prepare and repaint the affected surfaces.
Witness point: Give sufficient notice so that a final inspection may be held simultaneously with the
service.
2.7 RECOMMISSIONING
General
Recommission systems at the frequency stated in the Maintenance requirements schedule. Submit
the results.
2.8 STATUTORY CERTIFICATION
General
Annual certification: Inspect and certify all items required to be inspected annually under statutory
requirements including but not limited to those systems as detailed in the frequency of service
schedule. Submit certification to the principal.
2.9 MAINTENANCE RECORDS
General
Record maintenance undertaken in schedules provided as part of the maintenance manuals.
General: Insert into the System Technicians Manual loose leaf pages designed for recording
completion activities including operational and maintenance procedures, materials used, test results,
comments for future maintenance actions and notes covering the condition of the installation. Include
completed log book pages recording the operational and maintenance activities performed up to the
time of practical completion.
Number of pages: The greater of 100 pages or enough pages for the maintenance period and a
further 12 months.
Certificates: Include test and approval certificates.
Service visits: Record comments on the functioning of the systems, work carried out, items requiring
corrective action, adjustments made and name of service operator. Obtain the signature of the
principal’s designated representative.
Certification: On satisfactory completion of the installation, submit certificates stating that each
installation is operating correctly.
3 SCHEDULE
3.1 MAINTENANCE
Maintenance requirements schedule
Provision Requirement
Call out response time not to exceed 24 hours
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