Section Cover Page
Section 13905
Sprinkler Equipment
1999-08-27
This Master Specification Section contains:
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This Cover Sheet
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Data Sheet - Shop Drawing Review Process
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Specification Section Text:
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
General
Related Requirements
General Requirements
Quality Assurance
Submittals
2.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Products
Sprinkler Head
Sprinkler Valve
Excess Pressure Pump
Air Compressor
Siamese Fire Department Connection
3.
3.1
Execution
Installation
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Alberta Infrastructure
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Data Sheet - Reference Standards
Section 13905
Sprinkler Equipment
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Applicable Standards
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NFPA13-1996
Installation of Sprinkler Systems
These reference documents may be available for reference purposes in the Technical Resources and
Standards Division Library, Alberta Infrastructure, 3rd Floor, 6950 - 113 Street, Edmonton; Telephone:
(780) 427-7924.
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Alberta Infrastructure
Master Specification System
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Data Sheet - Shop Drawing Review Process
1999-08-27
Section 13905
Sprinkler Equipment
Risk Management and Insurance Division of Alberta Treasury is responsible for approval of fire
protection system shop drawings for insurance underwriting purposes.
The following is an outline of the shop drawing review process required to ensure that Risk
Management is provided with a reviewed set of shop drawings:
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Contractor submits sprinkler system shop drawing through Alberta Infrastructure to Prime
Consultant.
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Prime Consultant distributes shop drawings to appropriate subconsultants for review.
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Prime Consultant returns reviewed shop drawings to Alberta Infrastructure.
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Alberta Infrastructure sends one set of reviewed shop drawings to Risk Management and
Insurance, Alberta Treasury.
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Alberta Infrastructure retains one set of the reviewed shop drawings and returns the remaining
sets to the Contractor.
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Risk Management communicates any concerns or required changes to Prime Consultant.
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Prime Consultant communicates instructions to Contractor by change order if necessary.
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Section 13905
Sprinkler Equipment
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1.
General
1.1
RELATED REQUIREMENTS
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1.2
Spare Parts and Maintenance Materials:
Section 15030.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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Provide complete sprinkler system as required by local Codes and as indicated on
drawings. Size of sprinkler system is based on [light hazard occupancy] [ordinary hazard
occupancy] [extra hazard occupancy].
.2
Provide sprinklers for areas as indicated and required, including specialized rooms. Run
piping concealed above furred ceilings and in joists to minimize obstructions. Expose
only heads.
1.3
QUALITY ASSURANCE
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Sprinkler equipment and installation shall be reviewed and approved by local Fire
Commissioner.
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Sprinkler equipment shall be installed by qualified Contractors licensed and regularly
engaged in installation of automatic fire sprinkler equipment.
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Equipment and installation shall meet the requirements of NFPA 13-1996 - Installation of
Sprinkler Systems.
1.4
SUBMITTALS
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Submit preliminary layout showing only head locations for review by the Minister.
Furnish additional heads which may be required for coordinated ceiling pattern without
added cost, even though number of heads may exceed minimum code requirements.
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Submit detailed pipe layout, component and hydraulic design calculations, approved by
local Fire Commissioner.
2.
Products
2.1
SPRINKLER HEAD
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Temperature rating on fusible links shall suit specific hazard area with minimum margin
of safety 10°C.
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For suspended ceilings, provide [standard] [recessed] pendant type with [brass] [chrome
plated] finish and escutcheon.
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2.2
For exposed areas, provide standard upright type with [brass] [chrome plated] finish. For
sidewall application, provide sidewall type with [brass] [chrome plated] finish and
escutcheon.
SPRINKLER VALVE
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2.3
Provide approved automatic sprinkler valve with one or two pole [as required] flow
detectors, pressure switch, outside water motor gong [, outside electric gongs], inside
electric gong and circuit breaker, [excess pressure pump], [ air compressor].
EXCESS PRESSURE PUMP
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2.4
Provide pump capable of pumping sprinkler system to 280 kPa in excess of normal
pressure with supports, gauge, starter and connection to sprinkler system.
AIR COMPRESSOR
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2.5
Provide electric drive, horizontal tank mounted, single stage compressor, capable of
restoring normal system air pressure within 30 minutes, two pole air pressure operated
electric pressure switch with 2-way release or breather valve, safety valve, check valve,
tank drain, belt guard and controls.
SIAMESE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
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Provide two-way [standard] [flush mounted] Siamese fire department connection with
[brass] [chrome plated] finish, local fire department thread, dust caps and chains, 20 mm
automatic drip [connected to drain], marked "Sprinkler - Fire Department Connection."
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Siamese fire department connection for sprinkler system shall match connection for
standpipe and hose system.
3.
Execution
3.1
INSTALLATION
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Protect sprinkler heads against mechanical injury with standard guards where necessary.
.2
Locate outside alarms on wall of building adjacent to Siamese fire department
connection.
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Provide 25 mm diameter nipple and 25 x 15 mm reducing fitting for each upright head.
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Provide on sprinkler system take-off from water supply approved double check valve
assembly with gate valves on either side.
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