December 16, 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

5.0 MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

6.0 CONTROL PANEL

7.0 DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

7.1 Detectors
7.2 Manual Release
7.3 Abort Stations
7.4 Audible and Visual Alarms
7.5 Caution and Advisory Signs

8.0 SYSTEM AND CONTROL WIRING

9.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

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1.0 SCOPE

The purpose of the Standard is to provide the minimum requirements for the design,
installation, testing and commissioning of FK 5-1-12 , fixed installation total flooding clean
agent fire extinguishing system, intended to be used in the fire protection systems of
National Grid SA.

It is important that the fire protection of a building or facility shall be considered as a whole.
FK 5-1-12 System forms only a part of the available fire protection facilities, but it shall not
be assumed that their adoption necessarily removes the need to consider supplementary
measures such as the provision of portable fire extinguishers or other mobile appliances for
first aid or emergency use, or to deal with special hazards.

2.0 GENERAL

Any conflicts between the Standard and other National Grid SA Transmission Engineering
Standards (TES), related National Grid SA Material Standard Specifications (TMSS),
Standard Drawings and other International Codes and Standards shall be resolved by
National Grid SA.

Any deviations or exceptions to the Standard that provide less than the minimum
requirements of this Standard shall require a written approval of National Grid SA .

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions/amendments of the following Codes and Standards at the time of
bidding or purchase shall be applicable for the equipment/material covered in this TES. In
case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to
one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the
requirement of this TES.

3.1 TES-P-119.21 Fire and Loss Prevention Requirements

3.2 TES-B-106.01 Fire Detection and Alarm System

3.3 ISS GI 0611-004b Fire Protection &Prevention Requirements

3.4 ANSI American National Standards Institute

3.5 NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

3.6 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

3.7 NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

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3.8 FM Factory Mutual Fire Protection Approval Guide

3.9 UL Underwriters Laboratory(Fire Protection Equipment

Directory)
3.10 NFPA 101 Life Safety Codes

4.0 DESIGN CRITERIA

4.1 The system shall provide a FK 5-1-12 minimum design concentration, 4.5 % by
volume for class A and C hazards and a FK 5-1-12 minimum design concentration,
5.85% by volume for Class B hazards, in all areas and/or protected spaces, at the
minimum anticipated temperature within the protected area. System design shall not
exceed 10% by volume for normally occupied spaces, adjusted for maximum space
temperature anticipated, with provisions for room evacuation alarm before agent
release.

4.2 The system shall be complete in all respects. It shall include all mechanical and
electrical installation, all detection and control equipment, agent storage containers,
FK 5-1-12 agent, discharge nozzles, pipe and fittings, manual release and abort
stations, audible and visual alarm devices, auxiliary devices and controls, shutdowns,
alarm interface, caution/advisory signs, and all other operations necessary for a
functional UL Listed and/or FM approved Clean Agent Suppression System.

4.3 The system(s) shall be actuated by both photoelectric and early warning type
detectors installed as per NFPA 72 and manufacturer recommended/listed spacing, in
both of the room underfloor and above ceiling protected spaces.

4.4 Detectors shall be cross-zoned detection requiring two detectors to be in alarm

before release.

4.5 Automatic operation of each protected area shall be as follows.

4.5.1 Actuation of one (1) detector, within the system, shall:

a) Illuminate the "ALARM" on the control panel face.

b) Energize an alarm bell and a visual indicator.

c) Transfer auxiliary contacts which can perform auxiliary system functions

such as: i) Operate door holder/closures on access doors, ii) Transmit a
signal to a fire alarm system, iii) Shutdown HVAC equipment and/or
close dampers.

d) Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

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4.5.2 Actuation of a 2nd detector, within the system, shall:

a) Illuminate a "PRE-DISCHARGE" lamp on the control panel face.

b) Energize a pre-discharge horn or horn/strobe device.

c) Start time-delay sequence (not to exceed 60 seconds).

d) System abort sequence is enabled at this time.

e) Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

4.5.3 After completion of the time-delay sequence, the Clean Agent System shall
discharge and the following shall occur:

a) Illuminate a "SYSTEM FIRED" lamp on the control panel face.

b) Shutdown of all power to high-voltage equipment.

c) Energize a visual indicator(s) on the control panel.

d) Energize a "System Fired" audible device. (Optional)

4.5.4 The operation shall be capable of being actuated by manual discharge devices
located at each hazard exit. Operation of a manual device shall duplicate the
sequence description above except that the time delay and abort functions
shall be bypassed. The manual discharge station shall be of the electrical or
the pneumatic actuation type and shall be supervised at the main control
panel.

4.6 The system shall be computer calculated to provide system discharge within 10
seconds of actuation.

4.7 The FK 5-1-12 Clean Agent System materials and equipment shall be standard
products of the approved supplier's latest design and suitable to perform the
functions intended. When one or more pieces of equipment must perform the same
function(s), they shall be duplicates produced by one manufacturer.

4.8 All devices and equipment shall be UL Listed and/or FM approved.

4.9 Each system shall have its own supply of clean agent, Main and Connected Reserve.

4.10 The system design can be modular, central storage, or a combination of both design
criteria.

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4.11 Reserve cylinder shall be provided, filled with quantity as main and connected to the
system. Main/Reserve switch shall be installed on the control panel and must be fully
supervised.

4.12 Systems shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

4.13 Each supply shall be located within the hazard area, or as near as possible, as in a
cylinder room. Storage containers and accessories shall be located and arranged so
that inspection, testing, recharging, and other maintenance activities are facilitated
and interruption of protection is held to a minimum.

5.0 MATERIAL STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION

5.1 The clean agent shall be stored in proper storage cylinders. Cylinders shall be super-
pressurized with dry nitrogen to an operating pressure range of 360psi@ 70ºF (24.8bar
@ 21ºC) to 725 psi @ 70 deg. F (50 bar at 21deg. C). If the operating pressure
specified above is not enough to fulfill the requirement, manufacturer’s higher
pressure value shall be considered. Cylinders shall be of high-strength low alloy steel
construction and conform to NFPA 2001.

5.2 Each cylinders shall have three labels written in English.

5.2.1 Two labels shall be centrally positioned on both sides of the cylinder, directly
opposite each other.

5.2.2 The third label shall be located centrally on the top of the cylinder.

5.3 The labels shall be clearly legible and permanently attached to the cylinder.

5.4 The label shall include the following information:

Weight
Pressurization Level
Stock Number
Type of Agent
Agent Concentrate Percentage
Manufacturer’s Name and Address
Date of Manufacture
Batch Number
Reference Standards

5.5 cylinders shall be actuated by either a resettable electric actuator or by a pneumatic

means from a nitrogen cartridge located in the releasing device. Explosive devices
shall not be permitted.

5.6 Each cylinder shall have a pressure gauge and low pressure switch to provide visual
and electrical supervision of the container pressure. The low-pressure switch shall
be wired to the control panel to provide an audible and visual "Trouble" alarms in
the event of the container pressure drops below 290 psi (20 bar). The pressure gauge
shall be color coded to provide an easy, visual indication of container pressure.

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5.7 Cylinders shall have a pressure relief provision that automatically operates to limit
the maximum cylinder pressure to that developed at 130 deg. F(55 deg. C) or at the
maximum controlled temperature limit.

5.8 Piping, Valves, and Discharge Nozzles:

These shall conform to types and standards listed in NFPA 2001.

5.8.1 All piping shall be reamed, blown clear and swabbed with suitable solvents
to remove burrs, mill varnish and cutting oils after installation.

5.8.2 All pipe work shall be painted Flame Red.

5.8.3 All pipe threads shall be sealed with Teflon tape pipe sealant applied to the
male thread only.

5.8.4 Control valves heads shall be horizontally positioned for easy servicing
access. Valves shall be actuated by an electrical selonoid with pneumatic
release.

5.9 Engineered discharge nozzles shall be provided within the manufacturer's guidelines
to distribute the agent throughout the protected spaces. The nozzles shall be designed
to provide proper agent quantity and distribution. Discharge nozzles shall be listed
for the intended use. Listing criteria shall include flow characteristics, area
coverage, height limits, and minimum pressures. Discharge orifices and discharge
orifice plates and inserts shall be of a material that is corrosion resistant to the agent
used and the atmosphere in the intended application.

6.0 CONTROL PANEL

6.1 Description: UL listed or FM approved, including equipment and features required

for testing, supervising, and operating extinguishing system. Provide printer and
telephone and connect it with control panel.

6.2 Power Requirements: 240 VAC; provide electrical contacts for connection to system
components and fire alarm system, and transformer or rectifier as needed to produce
power at voltage required for accessories and alarm devices.

6.3 Enclosure: NEMA ICS 6, Type 1, enamel-steel cabinet, mounting on hard Surface.

6.4 Provide supervised circuits for each independent hazard area.

Provide the following applications:

a. Manual pull-station circuit.

b. Alarm circuit.

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c. Release circuit.

6.5 Provide the following control-panel features:

1. Electrical contacts for shutting down HVAC Systems, activating dampers and
operating system electrical devices.
2. Automatic switchover to standby power at loss of primary power.
3. Storage container and system/zone, low-pressure indicator.

6.6 Annunciator Panel: Graphic type showing protected, hazard-area plans and locations
of detectors and manual-release stations. Include lamps to indicate device-initiating
alarm, electrical contacts for connection to control panel, and stainless-steel or
aluminum enclosure.

6.7 Standby Power: Lead-acid or nickel-cadmium batteries with capacity to operate

system for 48 hours and alarm for minimum of 30 minutes. Include automatic
battery charger, with varying charging rate between trickle and high depending on
battery voltage, that is capable of maintaining batteries fully charged. Include
manual voltage control, dc voltmeter, dc ammeter, electrical contacts for connection
to control panel, and suitable enclosure.

7.0 DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

7.1 Detectors

7.1.1 The detectors shall be spaced and installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications and the guide lines of NFPA 72.

7.2 Manual Release

7.2.1 The electric manual release switch shall be a dual action device which
provides a means of manually discharging the Suppression System when
used in conjunction with the control system.

7.2.2 The Manual Release switch of Manual Pull station shall be a dual action
device requiring two distinct operations to initiate a system actuation.

7.2.3 Manual actuation shall bypass the time delay and abort function shall cause
the system to discharge and shall cause all release and shutdown devices to
operate in the same manner as if the system had operated automatically.

7.2.4 A Manual Release switch shall be located at each entrance to and exit from
the protected hazard.

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7.3 Abort Stations

7.3.1 The Abort Stations shall be supervised and shall indicate a trouble condition
at the control panel, if depressed, and no alarm condition exists.

7.3.2 "Locking: or "Keyed" abort stations shall not be permitted.

7.3.3 Abort stations shall be located within the protected area and shall be located
near the means of egress for the area and shall be of a type that requires
constant manual pressure to cause abort. The abort stations shall not be of a
type that would allow the system to be left in an aborted mode without
someone present.

7.4 Audible and Visual Alarms

7.4.1 Alarm audible and visual signal devices shall operate from the control panel.

7.4.2 A Strobe device shall be placed outside, and above, each exit door from the
protected space. Provide an advisory sign at each light location.

7.5 Caution and Advisory Signs

Signs shall be provided to comply with NFPA 2001 and the recommendations of the
system equipment supplier.

a) Entrance sign: (1) required at each entrance to a protected space.

b) Manual discharge sign: (1) required at each manual discharge station.

c) Flashing light sign: (1) required at each flashing light over each exit from a
protected space.

8.0 SYSTEM AND CONTROL WIRING

8.1 All system wiring shall be furnished and installed by the contractor. Moreover, All
wiring for fire protective signalling systems shall comply with Article 760 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and ANSI/IEEE C2.

8.2 All wiring shall be installed in rigid galvanized steel conduit (RSC), and must be
installed and kept separate from all other building wiring.

8.3 All system components shall be securely supported independent of the wiring. Runs
of conduit and wiring shall be straight, neatly arranged, properly supported, and
installed parallel and perpendicular to walls and partitions.

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8.4 The sizes of the conductors shall be those specified by the manufacturer. Color-
coded wire shall be used. All wires shall be tagged at all junction points and shall be
free from shorts, earth connections (unless so noted on the system drawings) and
crosses between conductors. Final terminations between the control panel and the
system field wiring shall be made under the direct supervision of a factory-trained
representative.

8.5 All wiring shall be installed by qualified individuals, in a neat and workmanlike
manner, to conform to the National Electrical Code, Article 725 and Article 760,
except as otherwise permitted for limited energy circuits, as described in latest
edition of NFPA 70. Wiring installation shall meet all local, state, province and/or
country codes.

8.6 The complete system electrical installation, and all auxiliary components, shall be
connected to earth ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

9.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

9.1 After the system installation has been completed, the entire system shall be checked
out, inspected and functionally tested by qualified and trained supplier personnel, in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures, NFPA standards.

9.2 All containers and distribution piping shall be checked for proper mounting and
installation. The piping shall be pneumatically tested in a closed circuit for a period
of 10 minutes at 40 psig (276 kPa). At the end of the 10 minutes, the pressure drop
shall not exceed 20 percent of the test pressure. A flow test using nitrogen or an inert
gas shall be performed on the piping network to verify that flow is continuous and
that the piping and nozzles are unobstructed.

9.3 All electrical wiring shall be tested for proper connection, continuity and resistance
to earth.

9.4 The complete system shall be functionally tested, in the presence of National Grid
SA representative, and all functions, including system and equipment interlocks,
must be operational at least five (5) days prior to the final acceptance tests.

9.5 Contractor shall submit a "Test Plan" describing procedures to be used to test the
control system(s). The Test Plan shall include a step-by-step description of all tests
to be performed and shall indicate the type and location of test apparatus to be
employed. The tests shall demonstrate the operational and installation requirements
of this specification have been met. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of
National Grid SA representative and shall not be conducted until the Test Plan has
been approved.

9.6 The tests shall demonstrate that the entire control system functions as designed and
intended. All circuits shall be tested: automatic actuation, solenoid and manual
actuation, HVAC and power shutdowns, audible and visual alarm devices and
manual override of abort functions. Supervision of all panel circuits, including AC
power and battery power supplies, shall be tested and qualified.

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9.7 A room pressurization test shall be conducted, in each protected space, to determine
the presence of openings which would affect the agent concentration levels.All
testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001.

9.8 If room pressurization testing indicates that openings exist which would result in
leakage and/or loss of the extinguishing agent, the installing contractor shall be
responsible for coordinating the proper sealing of the protected space(s) against
agent loss or leakage. The installing contractor shall inspect all work to ascertain that
the protected space(s) have been adequately and properly sealed. THE
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
REPSONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE ROOM PRESSURIZATION
TESTS. The installing contractor shall conduct additional room pressurization tests,
at no additional cost to the owner, until a successful test is obtained. Copies of
successful test results shall be submitted to the owner for record.

9.9 The installing contractor shall provide two (2) inspections of each system installed
under this contract, during the one-year warranty period. The first inspection shall
be at the six-month interval, and the second inspection at the 12-month interval, after
system acceptance. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the
manufacturer's guidelines and the recommendations of the NFPA 2001.

Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide operational training
to the concerned National Grid SA personnel. Each training session shall include
control panel operation, manual and (optional) abort functions, trouble procedures,
supervisory procedures, auxiliary functions and emergency procedures.

9.10 Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide complete operation
and maintenance instruction manuals, four (4) copies for each system, to National
Grid SA. All aspects of system operations and maintenance shall be detailed,
including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of
the system design, sequence of operation and drawing(s) illustrating control logic
and equipment used in the system. Checklists and procedures for emergency
situations, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance operations and procedures shall
be included in the manual.

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