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INERGEN Clean Agent
Fire Suppression System
with
FIRE DETECTION
&
CONTROL SYSTEM
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS
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I N D E X
1. GENERAL
2. PRODUCTS
3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
4. INERGEN SYSTEM INSTALLATION
5. PIPE AND FITTINGS SPECIFICATION
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1. GENERAL
1.1 Description of Work
A) Design and installation of an engineered fire detection and INERGEN total flooding,
gaseous fire suppression system, as manufactured by Wormald Fire Systems,
Wormald Park, Grimshaw Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 2WL
(Telephone : 0161 455 4400).
B) Drawings.
The contract drawings indicate the general arrangements of the areas to receive
detection and INERGEN protection. The Contractor is to review all drawings so
that all items affecting the operation of the fire detection/INERGEN suppression
system (such as equipment location, air diffuser, damper closures and door
openings) are considered in the design of the engineered system.
1.2 Applicable Publications
A) The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to thereafter by
basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the
reference thereto (latest edition).
i) BS.6266 : 1992 Fire Protection for EDP Installations
ii) BS.5839 Part 1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm System for Buildings
iii) NFPA 2001 : 1994 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing
Systems
iv) BS.7273 : Part 1 1990 The Operation of Fire Protection Measures
v) BFPSA Code of Practice for Gaseous Fire Fighting
Systems
1.3 Requirements
A) The installation shall be made in strict accordance with the drawings, specifications
and applicable Standard. All mechanical equipment used shall be manufactured
under LPC/BS.5750 approval and the gaseous fire suppression system will have
LPCB verificiation.
B) An LPC accredited company to LPS 12304 shall install the system.
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C) Design and installation of the fire detection/INERGEN suppression system will be
in strict accordance with the following guidelines :-
i) BS.6266 : 1992 Fire Protection for EDP Installation
ii) BS.5839 : Part 1 1988 Fire Detection and Alarm System for Buildings
iii) BS.7273 : Part 1 1990 The Operation of Fire Protection Measures
1.4 General
A) Provide all engineering design and materials for a complete fire detection/
INERGEN suppression system, including INERGEN storage cylinders, nozzles,
control panel, detectors, wiring, annunciators, alarm and all other equipment
necessary for a complete operational system.
B) Major system components shall be produced by Wormald Ansul (U.K.) Limited (no
alternatives), and shall be installed by Wormald Fire Systems.
1.5 Submittal
A) The following shall be submitted for approval within 4 weeks of award, and prior to
delivery of materials.
Materials and equipment information shall include data sheets for each component
or device used in the system. This shall include, but not be limited to, the following
a) intelligent extinguishant control panel
b) detectors
c) release devices
d) alarm devices
e) INERGEN storage cylinders
f) mounting brackets
g) discharge nozzles
h) INERGEN distribution pipework isometrics
i) computer flow calculations
B) Provide information outlining the warranty of each component or device used in the
system.
C) Provide information outlining the operation and maintenance procedures that will be
required of the owner. This information shall explain any special knowledge or
tools the owner will be required to employ, and all spare parts that should be readily
available.
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1.5 (cont.)
D) Drawings shall include location details and operation details of all equipment
associated with the INERGEN system. Floor plans shall be provided showing
equipment locations, piping, point-to-point wiring and other details as required.
Floor plans shall be drawn to a scale of not less than 1.50. Elevations, cross sections
and other details shall be drawn to scale as required. Isometric pipework layouts
shall be provided. In addition, point-to-point electrical layout drawing shall be
provided.
E) Sequence of operation, electrical schematics and connection diagrams shall be
provided to completely describe the operation of the INERGEN system controls.
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2. PRODUCTS
2.1 System Description and Operation
A) The system shall be an INERGEN total flooding gaseous, clean agent, fire
suppression system designed to provide a uniform concentration within the protected
area.
The amount of INERGEN to be provided shall be the amount required to obtain a
uniform (minimum) concentration as required by the Design Manual for ten
(10) minutes. Take into consideration such factors as unclosable openings (if any),
run down time of fans, time required for dampers to close (and requirements for
any additional dampers), and any other feature of the facility that could affect
concentration. The design concentration shall be 51% by volume at 70F.
B) Coincidence Zone Smoke Detection the INERGEN system shall be automatically
actuated by cross-zoned detection circuits. Smoke detectors shall be ionisation
detectors and photoelectric with compatibility listings for use with the control unit.
Smoke detectors shall be installed to meet BS.6266. The detectors shall be
alternated throughout the protected area with the system requiring two (2) detectors
in alarm prior to automatic INERGEN release.
2.2 Sequence of Operations (Automatic Mode
A) Activation of any single smoke detector in any detection zone shall :
1. cause a first stage alarm (bell);
2. energise a lamp on the activated detector and control panel (and graphic
annunciator, if included);
3. transmit an alarm signal to remote monitoring or building alarm panel;
4. operate auxiliary contacts for air conditioning shutdowns and automatic
dampers;
5. text message to be displayed on L.C.D. display.
B) Activation of a smoke detector on the second zone shall :
1. cause a second stage (pre-discharge) alarm to operate (sounder);
2. activate audible and visual alarm (strobe) at protected area entrance;
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2.2 (cont.)
3. operate auxiliary contacts for emergency power off of all electrical
equipment (excluding lighting and emergency circuits for life safety);
4. initiate a programmable time delay (INERGEN agent release).
5. text message to be displayed on L.C.D. display.
2.3 Sequence of Operations (Manual Mode
A) The detection sequence shall operate as an item 2.2, with the exception that the timer
will not be initiated, nor the discharge sequence started with the system switched to
manual only.
B) Activation of any gas release pushbutton or breakglass :
1. Initiate a programmable time delay;
2. cause a first stage alarm (bell);
3. cause a second stage (pre-discharge) alarm to operate (sounder)
4. operate all system relays both first and second stages
5. text message to be displayed on L.C.D. display.
C) Upon completion of the time delay, the INERGEN system shall :
1. energise control solenoid for INERGEN cylinders releasing gaseous agent
into the protected area;
2. operate pressure switch downstream of manifold to indicate extinguishant
release.
2.4 Fire Detection
A) All components and the design of the fire detection system should comply with
BS.6266 : 1990 and BS.7273 : Part 1 1990.
2.5 INERGEN Control Panel
A) An intelligent INERGEN control panel shall be located adjacent to the main
entrance/exit to the protected space, as indicated on the tender drawings. The panel
shall be of rigid construction, and shall be capable of being either surface mounted
or semi-recessed as indicated.
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2.5 (cont.)
B) The panel fascia shall be equipped with an L.C.D. display and light emitting diodes
to indicate fire, fault and operational status, together with push action switches to
control functions. The operation of the switches shall be accessed via a key pad.
The following components shall be provided on the control panel fascia :
a) L.C.D. Text Display
b) Silence Alarm Switch
c) Test Evacuate Alarm Switch
d) Alarm Silenced Lamp
e) Isolate Remote Signal Switch and Lamp
f) System Genera Fault Lamp and Buzzer
g) Buzzer Silence
h) Power on Lamp
i) Lamp Test Switch
j) Extinguishant System Automatic Mode Lamp
k) Extinguishant System Manual Mode Lamp
l) Manual/Automatic Mode Push Switch
m) Isolate Extinguishant Release Circuit Switch and Lamp
A sealed lead acid battery shall be provided within the intelligent INERGEN control
panel to provide 24 hours of panel operation, and a half hour under alarm condition
2.6 Smoke Detectors
A) Ionisation and optical type smoke detectors shall be located as indicated on the
tender drawings. Detectors shall be connected together with each space to provide
two zones of protection. Both zones shall additionally connect to detectors in both
ceiling and floor voids where applicable.
2.7 Remote Smoke Indication Panels
A) Remote status indication panels shall be located as detailed on the tender drawings.
B) Remote panels shall display lamps indicating system manual, automatic or
discharged conditions.
2.8 Manual Release Units
A) Manual release units shall be located as indicated on the tender drawings.
B) Manual release unit casings shall be coloured YELLOW and shall be inscribed with
the lettering "INERGEN MANUAL RELEASE POINT".
C) Mounting heights for manual release units shall be agreed on site.
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2.9 Sounders
A) Fire alarm sounders shall be located as indicated on the tender drawings. First stage
alarm bells shall be coloured RED. Second stage alarm shall be a combined
electronic sounder and xenon beacon unit.
B) Mounting heights for the sounders shall be agreed on site.
2.10 Remote Lamp Unit
A) Remote lamp units shall be provided to give indication of an activated smoke
detector within a ceiling or floor void.
2.11 Air Conditioning Shutdown Relay
A) An air conditioning shutdown relay shall be provide to shut down air conditioning
on receipt of a first stage fire signal.
2.12 Power Distribution Unit Shutdown Relay
A) A PDU shutdown relay shall be provided to shut down the PDU on receipt of a
second stage fire signal.
2.13 House Link Relay
A) A house link relay shall be provided to interface the INERGEN system and the
house fire alarm system.
2.14 Electrical Installation
All wiring associated with the system shall be Calflam or Delta Firetuf. Cable sheath shall
be RED. Cables shall generally be either clipped to structural soffit, slab, walls or timber
ceiling rafters.
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3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
3.1 General
All pipework and fittings downstream of the pressure reducing orifice shall be galvanised
heavy grade steel tubes. Tubes shall be seamless and shall comply with the requirements of
BS.3601. Fittings shall comply with the requirements of BS.3799. All pipework shall be
banded with a priority band at a minimum of every 3 metres and where pipework passed
through walls, etc..
3.2 Pipework Installation
A) All fittings shall be of the same size as the line in which they are installed.
B) The laying out of fittings at branch connections or other fixed points of the system
shall be such as to allow provision for movement without causing undue stress on
the pipework. Pipework shall be arranged to reduce the strain due to expansion on
all equipment.
C) The fire suppression system specialist shall clean all completed pipework, fittings,
support steelwork and brackets.
3.3 Sleeves
A) Where pipework passes through walls, floors or ceilings, tubular pipe sleeves of a
non-combustible material compatible with the pipework shall be fitted. The internal
diameter of the sleeves shall, except where necessary to allow for expansion or
contraction or where otherwise specified, not exceed the outside diameter of the
pipework enclosed by more than 20 mm, and shall project 3 mm beyond finished
surfaces.
B) All sleeves shall be built into the structure by the contractor in such a manner as to
maintain the integrity of the structure and the fire barriers.
3.4 Pipework Anchors
A) The fire suppression system specialist shall provide for all pipework and necessary
anchors which shall be fit for its purpose.
B) The specialist shall also provide and fix in position, ready for building, all cleats,
brackets and steelwork required for the anchor points.
C) See attached Pipework and Fittings specification for further details reference
number 7040/PD.
3.5 INERGEN Entrance Warning Signs
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A) INERGEN entrance warning signs shall be provided and displayed at each entrance
to the protected area.
3.6 INERGEN Manual Release Warning Signs
A) INERGEN manual release warning signs shall be provided and displayed next to
each extinguishant release unit.
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4.0 INERGEN CYLINDER INSTALLATION
4.1 Cylinders
A) A multiple of 80 litre INERGEN cylinders shall be installed to provide the overall
required storage capacity.
B) Cylinders shall be manufactured from steel, with a seamless construction, in
accordance with BS.5045 Part 1. Each cylinder shall have been pressure tested to a
test pressure of 300 bar. Each cylinder shall be fitted with a pneumatically actuated
quick action discharge valve, and a dial faced pressure gauge.
C) Cylinders shall be floor mounted and securely fastened back into a purpose made
racking and braced installation.
D) Each cylinder shall be provided with a certificate provided by the company who
charge the vessel with the INERGEN gas mixture. The certificate shall be secured
around the cylinder with a chain fastener.
4.2 Pressure Gauge
Each cylinder shall be fitted with a dial faced type pressure gauge, with a range from 0 to
250 bar.
4.3 Manifold
Each of the cylinders shall be interconnected with a galvanised steel manifold. The
manifold shall be tested at works to a pressure of at least 225 bar. Each branch connection
from the manifold to a vessel shall be fitted with a brass non-return assembly.
4.4 Structural Strength
A) The contractor is to ensure that the pressure within the enclosure during discharge
shall not exceed 500 pascals.
B) The contractor will supply pressure relief dampers if required to achieve the above.
4.5 Integrity Tests
A) The fire suppression system specialist shall undertake a room integrity test(s). All
areas with gaseous fire protection systems shall be checked to ensure they are
sufficiently sealed to maintain the required gas hold time. It is equally important to
quantify the natural room leakage to prevent any over-pressurisation.
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4.5 (cont.)
B) The room integrity test shall be undertaken using BS.5306 software, with multi-
point test of at least 5 pressures.
C) Room integrity shall be calculated by giving the area a positive pressure. This
pressure shall be monitored. The fan speed and pressure shall also be monitored and
from the difference between the fan pressure and room pressure, the leakage shall be
calculated by using a computer programme. Prior to the test, the following points
need to be adhered to where applicable.
- louvres should be motorised to close or have smoke curtains that operate
upon operation of the fire suppression system;
- ducting should have electrically operated dampers that operate upon
operation of the fire suppression system
D) The contractor is to ensure that the pressure within the enclosure during discharge
shall not exceed 500 pascals.
E) The contractor shall supply pressure relief dampers if required to achieve the above.
4.6 Free Gas Refill
A) The client shall have the option of accepting a service contract, which shall provide
a free gaseous fire suppression system refill of all discharged cylinders, under their
cylinder exchange system.
B) The client shall therefore only be charged for labour and shipping costs.
4.7 Commissioning, Witnessing and Test Discharge
A) The Engineer shall inspect all components of the INERGEN systems at work. The
fire suppression system specialists shall advise the Engineer of the earliest possible
date to witness the complete components.
B) The fire suppression system specialist shall allow within his works for
demonstration of the correct operation of all components of the system. In addition,
as a final witnessing test, a single full discharge test shall be completed to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. All costs associated with the discharge test shall be
included within the specialist's return tender price. Record of the discharge should
be part of the O&M Manuals.
C) On completion of the commissioning, the fire suppression system specialist shall
issue a Certificate of Conformity to comply with the Loss Prevention Council
Scheme LPS 1204 and state that the system is operating correctly and shall leave the
system in a "live" condition.
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4.8 Discharge Testing
A) The contractor shall include for a full discharge test of all protected areas.
B) This test is necessary to prove that the structure is not affected by system discharge,
the minimum hold time is proved, the correct concentrations are achieved, and
uniform gas distribution is achieved.
C) A gas analyser shall be provided by the contractor for the test, to demonstrate the
levels of both oxygen and CO
2
are as per the Design Manual. These readings shall
be taken at varying heights and locations.
4.9 Operating and Maintenance Instructions
Full operating and maintenance instructions shall be provided by the fire suppression
system specialist.
4.10 Training on Site
A) The contractor shall include for all cost for training the client's representatives on
site.
B) As part of this training, a full INERGEN discharge shall be demonstrated using a
mobile demonstration trailer.
C) All aspects of the system shall be explained to the client's representatives to a level
as expected of a competent person.
4.11 Directional Valves
Where two or more hazard enclosures are to be protected from a single bank of cylinders,
directional valves shall be used to divert the gas from the manifold to the appropriate area.
Directional valves shall be used in conjunction with nitrogen pilot cylinders with one being
used per area protected.
Nitrogen pilot cylinder(s) shall be actuated either electrically, pneumatically and/or
manually - the nitrogen being piped to pneumatically operate the appropriate directional
valve and the required number of cylinder valves. Pilot check valves shall be incorporated
into the nitrogen actuation line to prevent unwanted cylinders from discharging into the
given risk. In order to prevent inadvertent discharges of the remaining cylinders due to
minor leakage past any check valves, bleed/vent valves shall be fitted in the pilot line
upstream of these check valves.
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5.0 INERGEN PIPEWORK AND FITTING SPECIFICATION
5.1 Pipework
5.1.1 General
Pipework shall be non-combustible and able to withstand the expected pressures and
temperatures without damage.
Threaded steel pipework and fittings, except those complying with BS.3799 (see note 2)
shall be galvanised inside and out.
Note 1
Copper, copper alloy or stainless steel tube may be used without additional protection
against corrosion.
Note 2
BS.3799 fittings should be painted externally, after installation, with a zinc based paint.
Pipe and fittings shall be free of burrs, spelter and rust. Stainless steel, copper and copper
alloy pipe and fittings for high pressure and low pressure systems shall comply with
BS.3605 and BS.2871 : Part 2 (see note 3), and other steel pipe and fittings shall be as
given in tables 8 and 9, and shall comply with the appropriate parts of 1.2 to 1.6.
Note 3
The grade of stainless steel, copper and copper alloy should be chosen in consultation
with the manufacturer, with regard to the duty to be performed.
For high pressure systems, container and valve manifolds shall be hydraulically tested at
the manufacturers works to a minimum pressure of 225 bars. The installer shall provide
for the issue of a test certificate.
Note 4
The certificate will only be provided if specifically requested by the purchaser at the time
of enquiry or order.
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5.2 Flanges
5.2.1 High Pressure Systems
For closed systems of pipe, flanges shall be of forged carbon steel, raised face, complying
with either :-
A) Class 900 of Table PE 1 of BS.1560 : Part 2 1970;
or
B) Class 900 of ANSI B16.5
5.2.2 For open sections of pipe, flanges shall be of forged carbon steel, raised face, complying
with either :
A) Class 600 of Table PE 1 of BS.1560 : Part 2 1970
or
B) Class 600 of ANSI B16.5
5.3 Flange Bolts, Studes, Nuts and Washers
Bolts and studs shall comply with Grade B7 or B7M of BS.4882. Nuts shall comply with
Grade 2H or 2HM of BS.4882. Washers shall comply with BS.3410.
Note Plain washers should be fitted under bolt head and nut. A minimum of two
threads should project above the nut when fully tightened.
5.4 Gaskets for Flanged Joints
Flanged joints shall be fitted with gasket.
Compressed asbestos fibre gaskets are recommended. The recommendation of the
manufacturers should be followed in selecting the grade, specification and thickness to be
used. Painting the joint has the effect of sealing the edges of the gasket.
5.5 Fittings
5.5.1 High Pressure Systems
A) For closed sections of pipe, fittings shall be as follows (see note).
Upto and including 40 mm in diameter
Forged steel, screwed, complying with BS.3799 or forged steel, butt weld,
complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.1640 : Part 3 or forged steel,
socket weld, complying with BS.3799.
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5.5.1 (cont.)
Above 40 mm
Forged steel, socket weld, complying with BS.3799.
Note With due regard to the pressure ratings, stainless steel compression
couplings in accordance with BS.4368 may be used where tubes in
accordance with BS.3605 are to be used.
B) For open ended pipe, fittings shall be as follows.
Upto and including 20 mm in diameter
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
Above 20 mm upto and including 40 mm in diameter
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
Above 40 mm
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
C) For open ended pipe, fittings shall be as follows :
Upto and including 20 mm in diameter
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
Above 20 mm upto and including 40 mm in diameter
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
Above 40 mm
Forged steel, screwed, complying with Grade WPA or Grade WPB of BS.3799.
5.6 Screw Threads
Screwed threads shall comply with the dimensions specified in BS.21 or AP1 58 or N.PT
Commentary and recommendations on 40.6. These threads are not compatible and it is
recommended that threads of only one type be used on any particular system.
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TABLE 1
Closed Section of Pipework
Nominal Pipe
Size
Publication Type of Pipe* Grade of Steel Minimum Wall
Thickness*
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS
BS.3601 S 410
BS.3602 : Part 1 HFS or CFS 410
Upto and
including
ASTM A 106-77 HF or CD B
Schedule 40
(Schedule 80 for
screwed joints)
BS.3601 HFS or CFS 410 Above 40 mm
Upto 50 mm ASTM A 106-77 HF and CD B
BS.3602 HFS or CFS 410
ASTM A 106-77 HF or CD B
50 mm
and
above API 5L B
Schedule 80
* For abbreviations, see footnote on Table 2
Schedule numbers determine the minimum wall thickness in accordance with BS.1600. Where
specified pipe is not obtainable in these dimensions, the next larger thickness should be used.
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TABLE 2
Open Ended Pipework
Nominal Pipe
Size
Publication Type of Pipe* Grade of Steel Minimum Wall
Thickness*
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEMS
BS.3601 S 410
BS.3601 ERW 410
BS.3601 BW 320 or 410
BS.3602 Part 1 HFS or CFS 360 or 410
API 5L B
Upto and
Including
40 mm
ASTM A 106-77 HF or CD A or B
Schedule 40
BS.3601 S 410
BS.3601 ERW 410
BS.3601 : Part 1 HFS or CFS 360 or 410
ASTM A 106-77 HF or CD A or B
Above 40 mm
Upto and
Including
150 mm
API 5L B
Schedule 80
* Abbreviations
HF Hot finished
CD Cold drawn
HFS Hot finished seamless
CFS Cold finished seamless
ERW Electric resistance welded and induction welded
S Seamless
Where schedule numbers are given, these determine the minimum wall thickness in accordance
with BS.1600. Where the specified pipe is not obtainable in these dimensions, the next larger
thickness should be used.