Sprinkler systems are graded according to the type of the installation.
There are three grades:
GRADE 1
a) Systems protected by two automatic pumps, one of which shall have
a compression-ignition engine drive, each capable of providing independently duty conditions as specified in rule 9.1.4 of this manual. (In other words, there shall be primary pump(s) and standby pump(s) of identical capacity(ies) and prime movers of both shall be of different types)
Note Where two completely independent electrical power
sources are available (neither linked with the other), or where automatic changeover facilities exist between two entirely independent electrical power sources, provision of two electrically driven pumps can be considered.
b) The total number of sprinklers in the installation (excluding those in
the concealed spaces) of the protected building or range of buildings does not exceed 2000; with not more than 200 sprinklers (excluding those in the concealed spaces) in each separate risk.
A separate risk is defined as a detached building or one separated
from the other adjoining buildings by perfect party walls as per Committees rules for segregation.
GRADE 2
Systems as described in Grade 1 but without any limitation as to the
number of sprinklers stated in item "b" above.
GRADE 3
Systems protected by pumping capacity(ies) as per rule 9.1.4 of this