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GTC-05/197/ED ECS FOR MULTI-PURPOSE ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX-RAS LAFFAN
PARTICULAR SPECIFICATION
SECTION D6 – FIRE SERVICES WORKS
SECTION D6
FIRE SERVICES WORKS
1 General
1.1 Generally
• The Specification for the works defines the minimum requirements for the design,
supply and execution and this Section and is to be read as a supplement to the
“Section 23 Fire Fighting and Fire Fighting Systems” section of the “Qatar
Construction Specification”, QCS 2002” except and to the extent as modified /
amplified below and relates to Fire Services detection and extinguishing
installations.
• Works carried out at Ras Laffan City (RLC) are also required to be completed
based upon the local regulations and construction procedures of RLC details of
which are listed the reference documents.
• The material specification and performance is indicated upon the drawings.
• Manufacturers of materials to be used in the construction works are to be
selected from the Qatar Petroleum (QP) Onshore Engineering Department
Vendors List document No ED.00.15.001 latest version current at the time of
tendering.
1.2 Codes and standards
• The following documents in their latest revision shall be read in conjunction with,
and shall be part of this specification. In case of conflict the most stringent shall
apply.
1.2.1 National standards
• Qatar Construction Specification (QCS) 2002.
1.2.2 QP standards
Document/
File Ref. Document Title Drawing Rev.
Number
QP/1 Specifications for NDT of Welds ES-S-60 4
Engineering Standards Draughting -
QP/2 Development of Technical Documents E.S.D.10 5
and Drawings (Manual)
QP Guide to Incident and Hazard
QP/3 QP-GDL-S-010 0
Reporting and Investigation
QP/4 General Procedure for Magnetic QP-NDT-002 0
Leigh & Orange Ltd. PageD6/ 1

Document No. 2115-0-14-0002 - Revision 1 DDIFA – 21 December 2007
Document/
Number
Particle Inspection
General Procedure for the Ultrasonic

QP/5 Examination of Welds in Structural QP-NDT-005 0
and Piping Components
QP Corporate Philosophy for Fire and
QP/6 QP-PHL-S-001 1
Safety
Lifting Equipment Technical QP-REG-Q-00
QP/7 3
Regulation 1
QP/8 QP Safety Regulations for Contractors QP-REG-S-001 2
QP Technical Specification for
Painting and Wrapping of Metal
QP/9 QP-SPC-L002 1
Surfaces (New Construction and
Maintenance)
QP Accepted International, National &
QP/10 QP-STD-A-001 1
Industry Standards & Codes
QP/11 AutoCAD 2004 Configuration ES.0.01.0015 C

Master Records and Project
QP/12 ES.0.07.0014 D
Engineering Data Coding System
Equipment Identification and TAG
QP/13 ES.0.07.0025 E
Numbering System
QP/14 Electrical Engineering Philosophy ES.2.03.0001 B

Electrical Installation Recommended
QP/15 ES.2.06.0001 A
Practices
High Voltage Switchgear & Control
QP/16 ES.2.14.0010 A
Gear for Indoors
Low Voltage Switchgear & Control
QP/17 ES.2.14.0015 A
Gear for Indoors
QP/18 Busbar Ducting ES.2.14.0019 A

High Voltage Liquid Filled Power
QP/19 ES.2.14.0020 A
Transformers
Dry-Type Power Transformers (Cast
QP/20 ES.2.14.0022 A
Resin & Resin Integrated Type)
QP/21 Low Voltage Cage Induction Motors ES.2.14.0035 A

Document/
Number
A.C. Uninterruptible Power Supply
QP/22 ES.2.14.0040 A
Systems
D.C. Uninterruptible Power Supply
QP/23 ES.2.14.0044 A
Systems
Electrical Power Control Cables and
QP/24 ES.2.14.0070 A
Cable Glands
QP/25 Power System Studies ES.2.14.0095 A

Electrical Requirements for Package
QP/26 ES.2.14.0098 B
Equipment
Safety Instructions Electrical –
QP/27 ES.2.18.0001 1
General
Electrical Sub-station Indoor Typical
QP/28 ES.2.68.0001 A
Layout (Drawing)
QP Engineering Standard - Secondary
QP/29 Selective System ES.2.14.0060 A
QP Engineering Standard - Power
QP/30 Management System ES.2.14.0065 A
QP Engineering Standard - Diesel
QP/31 Engine Driven Generators ES.2.14.0002 A
QP Engineering Specification -
Electrical Specification for High
QP/32 Voltage Neutral Earthing Resistors ES.2.14.0085 A
QP Safety Performance Standard -
QP/33 Human Machine Interface ES.F.06 0
Standard Specification for Civil Works
QP/34 (Second Edition Volume 1) E.S.C.20 -
Regulations for the Installation of
Feb2006
QP/35 Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment -
Edition
and Air Conditioning Equipment
Allocation of Offices, Office Furniture
QP/36 & Furnishings IP-GS-002 -
Corporate House Support –
Ergonomic Standard for Office
QP/37 Furniture STD-HSE-004 A1

Document/
Number
Design Guidelines for Road Pavement
and Road Crossings in Ras Laffan
Industrial City, Guide to Accident
Reporting and Investigation, Safety
QP/38 Regulations for Contractors RID/11/01 0
Onshore Engineering Preferred
QP/39 Vendors List (04 June 2006) ED.00.15.001 A
1.2.3 International standards
• BS 5445: Components of Automatic fire detection systems.
• BS 5839: Fire Detection and alarm systems for building.
• BS 5306: Fire Extinguishing installations and equipment on premises.
• BS 6360: Conductors in insulated cables and cords.
• BS 5501: Electrical Apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres.
• BS 7671: IEE Wiring Regulations.
• ANSI B16.1: Cast iron pipe flanges and flanged fittings.
• ANSI B16.5: Pipe flanges and flanged fittings.
• ASTM A 47: Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings.
• ASTM A 106: Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for
High-Temperature Service.
• ASTM A 135: Specification for Electric-Resistant-Welded Steel pipe.
• ASTM A 183: Specification for Carbon Steel track Bolts and Nuts.
• ASTM A 197: Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron.
• ASTM A 234: Specification for Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and
Alloy for Moderate and Elevated temperatures.
• ASTM A 395: Specification for Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure - Retaining
Castings for Use at Elevated Temperatures.
• ASTM A 536: Ductile Iron Castings.
• BS 750: Underground fire hydrants and surface box frames and covers.
• BS 1452: Specification for grey iron castings.
• BS 2789: Iron castings with spheroidal or nodular graphite.
• BS 5163: Double flanged cast iron wedge gate valves for waterworks
purposes.
• BS 5423: Portable fire extinguishers.
• BS 6575: Fire blankets.
• BS EN 671: Fixed fire-fighting systems – Hose systems.

• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
1.3 Description of works
• The works shall generally comprise the following:

• A Fire Fighting System comprising a Fire Water distribution network around
the Complex that is provided from the Central Plant Building. This network
supplies water to street fire hydrants and to the sprinkler installations that
are incorporated into the buildings, and also serves fire hose reel systems
and internal wet riser installations. The system is designed to incorporate
redundancy that allows sections of the main to be closed down for
maintenance or repair without isolation of the building supplies. Ie dual
water feeds are provided.
• The pressure required in the network is generated by pressurizing and
pumping equipment in the central plant which include one electric, one
diesel and one jockey pump set.
• The make up water to the firewater storage tanks in the Central Plant
building is from the Potable Water supply at Day 01. In the future a dual city
wide fire water supply will be brought to the Complex and connected to the
water storage tanks. At this time the ability to top the tanks will be available
from either of the two Fire water supplies and if required using the potable
water service by manual control of the isolation valves.
• A fire detection system is provided that is fully addressable and is zoned on
a building by building basis with a stand alone fire alarm panel in each
building. The Detection system (building Fire Alarm panels) are monitored
through the IT fibre backbone across the site with redundancy in terms of
cable quantity and routing and a separate sub monitoring panel is provided
at the Emergency Operations Centre building.
• Fire Water tanks within the Central Plant Building will be constructed in
Concrete with two divided sections to allow appropriate maintenance and
cleansing without interruption of the supply and a cross flow inlet and outlet
connections to reduce stagnant water.
• For description of Potable Water supply serving the Fire water supplies refer
to that section of the specification Section D3.
• Underground Fire Water pipelines shall be constructed from GRP in
accordance with BS5480 / BS 8010 suitably rated for the main firewater
pump shut off pressure. GRP material shall be UV resistant. GRP pipe joints
are to be butt joint with overlay in accordance with BS7159. All Materials
shall comply with British Standard and be Kite marked. The design

temperature for pipe work is to be 50 deg C for below ground and 84 deg C
for above ground installations.
• The pipeline vendor shall have experience in supply and installation of GRP
pipeline within the Middle East region and shall include as part of the supply
provision a hydraulic and stress analysis taking into account routing of pipe
work as shown on the contractors installation drawings to determine the
system flexibility and anchoring requirements together with the thrust block
design. Qualified personnel from the GRP specialist vendor shall be
involved in the installation / jointing.
• Above Ground fire water lines shall be galvanised carbon steel to BS 1387
(150, 65) Medium grade.
• All internal firewater pipelines within buildings are of Galvanised Steel
construction.
• The following clauses from the QCS have been modified as indicated:
• General:
• All references to Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation are to be
replaced with Kahramaa (KM).
• All references to “Civil Defence Department” are to be replaced with
“Ras Laffan City Fire Engineering Department” who will take
responsibility to approve the scheme.
• All references to British Standards shall mean the latest published
version of such standard.
• Service connections to equipment and plant shall be made with
decoupling adjacent to the equipment such that any removable section,
cover or the complete unit can be readily withdrawn or removed without
the removal or disturbance to large sections of adjacent services
systems. In addition it shall be possible to isolate and drain down any
equipment without isolation of large sections of the remaining system.
• Metal pipelines conveying water shall be protected from electrolytic
action by the installation of non-conductive or fibre type nipples to
mechanically separate copper pipes from galvanized materials. In the
case of acidic water approval shall be obtained of the protection
required to avoid possible corrosion due to electrolytic action.
• At points where services cross building expansion joints flexible
connections, compensators or expansion joints shall be provided to
cater for any potential building movement within the pipeline installation
unless it can be demonstrated that there is sufficient flexibility in the
pipeline installation.

• Specific clauses:
2.1.3 Approval means approval required from the Engineer to the sub
contractor to ensure appropriate interface between the systems at
RLC Multipurpose Administration Complex and the main RLC
Network.
2.1.4 The location of the central monitoring panel is within the Central
Plant Building and a further repeater panel in the Emergency
Operations Centre. For details of the central monitoring equipment
this is to be supplied in accordance with RLC requirements and as
described below.
2.1.4 Batteries as described under sub section 5 are to be NiCad.
2.3.1 The main Fire Alarm panel is located in the Central Plant building.
2.3.2 Item k sub section 4 replace Civil Defence with Ras Laffan City.
2.5.7 Refers to concealed from view fire detectors only.
3.2.2 Add “or equivalent body”
3.2.6 Sub Clause 3 add “or equivalent body”
4.2.1 Sub Clause 3 delete reference to Civil defence and automatic
sprinkler installations retain NFPA13.
4.2.1 Sub Clause 4 The central water storage tank and pumping is
indicated within the Central Plant building.
4.2.1 Sub Clause 5 delete packaged.
4.2.1 Sub Clause 12 locations to be agreed with the Engineer for each
building.
4.4.3 Sub Clause 2 Hose Reels are to be drum mounted with semi
rigid 25mm hose each hose reel having the ability to cover a 30
metre travel distance.
4.4.3 Sub Clause 8 Pressure control valves are to be installed where the
operating pressure exceeds NFPA requirements.
4.5.1 Fire Hydrants shall be installed of the 4-way type complying with
QP standard in all respects.
4.7.1 The pumps provided at the central plant location are to be one
electric one diesel and one jockey pump.
4.7.2 Sub Clause 1 Pumps shall be in compliance with NFPA20 and
shall be UL Listed / FM approved.
4.7.6 Sub Clause equipment to be UL / LPCB listed and FM approved.
4.7.9 add additional clauses as follows
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) shall be conducted for the electric
motor and diesel driven engine drives main firewater pumps. FAT

are to be witnessed by QP representative.

4.11.3 Insert NFPA latest codes.
4.11.4 Sub Clause 2e add fire alarm system.
4.11.5 Add to International Standards.
4.11.19 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) shall be conducted for the electric
5.2.1 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) shall be conducted for the electric
5.2.1 (2-f) Add HSSD System.
• Additional clauses:
• Within the Office and Canteen building and within the central Atrium
passive smoke ventilation is provided to allow evacuation of the smoke
from the atrium in the event of a fire condition. The doors at low level will
fail open in this situation to allow make up air to support the ventilation
provision. The smoke ventilators are to be designed and finally sized by
the selected supplier generally as indicated upon the contract drawings.
• Refer to Section E5 for Helicopter Pad details. The main fire installation
requirements are indicated below:
Fire fighting facilities including a fire hydrant within 100m of the

helipad, Fire Hose Reel of water and storage for 45kg of dry
chemical powder shall be required. These facilities shall be
accommodated by a small pump house building, incorporating
switch room located 30m or more away from the TLOF.
Central Fire Alarm Monitoring Panel.

SCOPE
1. This part specifies the requirements for the material, installation, testing
and commissioning of services for analogue addressable fire alarm
systems for Central Plant and to act as a central fire panel to receive
and display all alarms and faults from all the separate fire alarm control
panels within all the buildings of the Ras Laffan Multi Purpose Complex
site as indicated on the site-wide schematic diagram.

2. Fire alarm panels, repeater panels, detection components, alarm

components, cables, other materials and their installation shall be
approved by Ras Laffan City Engineer.
3. The fire alarm system contractor shall be registered with, and on the
approved contractors list of, Qatar Petroleum.
4. Material and workmanship shall conform to the latest issue of all
Industry Standards, Publications or Regulations referenced in this Part.
REFERENCES AND COMPLIANCE

The following standards are referred to in this Part:
1. BS 5839 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings: BS 5445
Components of automatic fire detection systems detectors BS 5501
Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres BS 7671 IEE
Wiring regulations
2. Where applicable, the fire detection and alarm system and its
installation shall comply with the relevant standards, regulations, rules
and recommendations of the following:
British Standards BS
National Fire Prevention Association NFPA
Underwriters Laboratory, Inc. UL
Loss Prevention Council Board LPCB
3. Where applicable, the fire detection and alarm system and its
installation shall comply with the relevant standards, regulations, rules
and recommendations of Ras Laffan City and Qatar Petroleum.
GENERAL
4. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall form the central
processing unit of the system and shall be equipped with a separate
Pentium 4 PC (2.8 GHz with 1 GB ram) and graphics package to clearly
indicate all fire locations throughout the site and also act as an input
stations for maintenance purposes. It shall receive and analyze signals
from fire sensors, providing audible and visual information to the user. It
shall also initiate automatic alarm response sequences and providing
the means by which the user interacts with the system. The housing
enclosure shall be constructed to IP22 unless otherwise stated
elsewhere in the Project Documentation.

5. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be modular in

construction to allow for future extension of the system.
6. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be easily
configurable so as to meet the exact detection zone and output
mapping requirements of the building.
7. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be microprocessor
based and operate under multitasking software program. Operating
programs and configuration data must be contained in easily up-datable
non-volatile memory (EPROM).
8. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall incorporate a
real-time clock to enable events to be referenced against item and date.
This clock shall be accurate to within 1 minute per year under normal
operating conditions.
9. It shall be possible for an engineer to perform configuration updates on
site by built-in keyboard.
10. The company responsible for the installation shall operate an approved
document control system for the retention of configuration data.
11. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall meet the
requirements of BS 5839 Part 4 and shall be approved, together with
associated ancillary equipment, by the Loss Prevention Council Board
(LPCB).
12. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall comprise separate
processors, cross-monitoring each other’s correct operation, for the
major functions of the system. In particular, different processors must
be used for the main control function, the detection input and alarm
output functions, and the display and control function.
13. No more than 200 addressable input or output points shall be controlled
by a single processor.
14. System shall be of soft addressable type i.e. Addressing of all devices
shall be done automatically from FACP whereby use of hard switches to
set addresses is eliminated. Please note that hard addressing is not
acceptable.
15. Not used.
16. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall incorporate a
key-switch with three positions “Normal”, “Trapped Normal” and
“Enable” to prevent unauthorised use of the manual controls.
17. Not used.

18. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be capable of

operating with intrinsically safe conventional detectors and intrinsically
safe analogue addressable detectors suitable for installation in
hazardous areas, is shown in project documentation.
19. Addressable interface devices shall be connected to addressable loops
capable of accepting up to 99 devices for cable lengths not exceeding 1
km.
20. The capacity of control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be as
mentioned in project documentation.
21. All system components and devices shall be connected to a two-wire
loop circuits with each component having its own individual built-in
isolator. Removal or disconnection of any component from the loop
shall not affect the functioning and performance of other components
and the system. Please note that group isolators which are used to
isolate a section of a loop in case of fault is not acceptable.
22. In order to facilitate re-configuration and system extension, the
allocation of addresses to devices shall be independent of their physical
arrangement on the loops.
23. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have provision to
drive and monitor repeater panels providing a repeat of the indications
on the control and indicating equipment (FACP) display and repeater
panels also incorporating the full set of system manual user controls.
24. The F.A. panel shall be with inbuilt printer and software with
alphanumeric keypad for filed programming without the need of
external computer or tool.
25. Not used.
26. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have a Built-in 40
character thermal printer and Built-in full querty keyboard. Labeling of
devices can be done from this keyboard. Also, any correction in label if
required, shall be done by this keyboard only.
27. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be capable of
interfacing directly to an electronic radio paging system, if specified in
the project documentation.
28. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be capable of being
interfaced with the similar control and indicating equipment (FACP)
without locking up or being affected by feedback signals.

29. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have a built-in visual
display unit and shall be capable of displaying 16 lines of 40 characters
each.
30. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have the facility to
enable an on board communications module to be added to allow local
area networking to other FACP panels.
31. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have Integral sealed
lead acid battery and charger, with 24 hour back up in the event of
supply mains failure.
32. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have Essential
controls- sound alarms, silence alarms and reset fire, Cancel fault
buzzer, Fire, fault, warning and power on lamps. All controls shall be
enclosed behind a lockable cover.
33. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have the facility to
enable an on board communications module to be added to allow local
area networking to other FACP panels, via an optical fibre cable
network connecting all the buildings of the project site.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
34. Items and equipment specified in this part shall be provided by
experienced and approved manufacturers and contractors as
designated in the Project Documentation or to the written approval of
the Engineer.
INSTALLER’S QUALIFICATION
1. In Quality Assurance Clause – Manufacturer’s Qualifications: A Firm
shall be a specialist in providing systems similar to that indicated for this
Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
Manufacturer’s system shall be a standard “off-the-shelf” package
utilizing the latest hardware and software technology. Any major
system development efforts necessary to meet specified requirements
are unacceptable. Manufacturer or factory-authorized agency shall
maintain a service center capable of providing training, parts, and
emergency maintenance and repairs for overall system at Project
WORKSITE with eight hours’ maximum response time.
35. Installer’s Qualifications: An experienced installer with minimum of 7
years experience in state of Qatar, who is an authorized representative

of the equipment manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of

manufacturer’s equipment, and who has completed system installations
similar in design and extent to that indicated for this Project, with a
record of successful in-service performance.
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
Gent (UK)
Cooper Menvier
Autronica(Norway)
Notifier (USA)
Siemens Cerberus (USA)
GENERAL
36. The system may include, but not be limited to automatic detectors,
manual call points and line modules for direct connection to the system
addressable loops.
37. Each detector shall be with Isolator base.
SMOKE SENSORS
1. These shall be of optical / heat combined type in a single head. Smoke
and heat element shall combine to react to the presence of smoke and
heat at the same time. The optical element shall monitor for visible
smoke from slow smouldering fires, while the heat element shall
monitor for high-energy fires with little or no smoke. Smoke sensing
design shall comply to BS 5445: part 7 and heat sensing design to BS
5445: part 5, grade 2.
38. All smoke sensors shall comprise of three components: Termination
Plate, Electronics Module and a Replaceable sensing chamber.
39. The termination plate shall incorporate the terminals for wiring only and
shall not contain any electronic parts.
40. The electronic module shall plug onto the termination plate as a second
fix item. It shall have micro processors, short-circuit isolators and all
electronic components and circuitry suitable for an Analogue
addressable system.
41. The sensing chamber shall fit on the electronics module as a third fix
item. This design shall allow sensing element alone to be replaced,
should it become dirty due to a build up of dust from the atmosphere.

When removed, the panel shall display a fault condition with a message
“Sensor chamber Removed” with a relevant label/address.
42. An appropriate plate shall be provided to semiflush the sensor, if
required. The finish of the semiflush plate and the sensors should be
the same.
HEAT SENSORS
43. These shall comply with the requirements of BS 5445: part 5: 1977.
43. All smoke sensors shall comprise of three components: Termination
Plate, Electronics Module and a Replaceable sensing chamber.
44. The termination plate shall incorporate the terminals for wiring only and
shall not contain any electronic parts.
45. The electronic module shall plug onto the termination plate as a second
fix item. It shall have micro processors, short-circuit isolators and all
electronic components and citcuitry suitable for an Analogue
addressable system.
46. The sensing chamber shall fit on the electronics module as a third fix
item. This design shall allow sensing element alone to be replaced,
should it become dirty due to a build up of dust from the atmosphere.
When removed, the panel shall display a fault condition with a message
“Sensor chamber Removed” with a relevant label/address.
47. An appropriate plate shall be provided to semi flush the sensor, if
required. The finish of the semi flush plate and the sensors should be
the same.
SMOKE SOUNDERS
48. Same as Smoke sensors with built-in electronic sounder with output of
min. 90 DB at a distance of 1 meter.
ADDRESSABLE MANUAL CALL POINTS

The addressable manual call points shall monitor and signal to the
control and indicating equipment (FACP) the status of a switch
operated by a ‘break glass’ assembly.
49. These shall comply with the requirements of BS 5839: part 2, and shall
be complete with all electronic components and circuitry for a soft
addressable device.
The addressable call points shall be capable of operating by means of

thumb pressure and not require a hammer.

50. The addressable call points shall be capable of being mounted in
weather-proof affording protection to IP65.
51. The addressable call points shall incorporate a mechanism to interrupt
the normal addressable loop scan to provide an alarm response within
less than 1 second.
52. The addressable call points shall be field programmable to trigger either
an alert or an evacuate response from the control and indicating
equipment.
53. The addressable call points shall be capable of being tested using a
special ‘key’ without the need for shattering the glass.
54. The addressable call points shall provide an integral red LED to indicate
activation.
SOUNDERS & FLASHERS

55. These shall be soft addressable type with output of min. 90 DB at a
distance of 1 meter and shall be installed on the same loop along with
sensors, Manual Call Points. These shall meet the requirements of BS
5839: part 1.
56. The flashers shall also be addressable type connected to the same 2
wire loop along with sensors, Manual Call Points
57. For weatherproof sounders & flashers, weatherproof kit shall be
provided.
INTERFACE UNITS
58. These shall be used to give / accept contacts from other services
required to be interfaced with fire alarm system. e.g. Interfacing with
Ahu's, BMS, Elevators, Pressurization Fans etc. It shall be installed on
the loop along with sensors, MCP's, Sounders etc, and shall be of soft
addressable type with built in isolator.
DUCT DETECTORS
59. Duct detectors shall be same as smoke sensors specified above and
housed in a plastic enclosure with smoke sensing probes. This shall be
installed in AHU return ducts.

FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER-RECEIVER

60. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) of different buildings shall
be networked using Multimode Fiber optic cable & shall be provided
with necessary Fiber optic Transmitters & receivers.
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

Menu function keys shall allow users to an extensive range of software
based features such as
a. last 500 fire events
b. last 500 system events
c. current fault and warning logs.
d. analysis of analogue sensor information
e. interrogation of sensor cleanliness
f. loop map connections
g. enable/ disable sensors, zones, sounders, interface unit channels.
h. fire plan configuration menus
i. outstation label changes
j. address allocation
k. status of outstation
l. status of all cards
m. printer on, off, line feed and test facilities.
61. In addition to the above, all other necessary controls, elements and
accessories shall be included to provide a complete and efficient panel
conforming to the requirements of BS 5839 : part 4 : 1988Access to the
facilities described in clause above shall be restricted to authorized
personnel using coded password.
62. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have an event log
capable of storing up to the last 500 events that have occurred. Events
shall be displayed in chronological order in any of the following three
options:
a. newest event first
b. oldest event first
c. highest priority event first
63. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall operate on a mains
power supply rated for 240 V AC 10% @ 50Hz 4%
64. The control and indicating equipment, standard power supply unit and
standard repeater unit shall comply with the following environmental

conditions unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the Project

Documentation:
a. operating temperature range 0 C to 55o C
b. storage temperature 0 C to 65 C
c. relative humidity up to 95% (non-condensing)
d. IEC protection category IP22 minimum
65. The control and indicating equipment, standard power supply unit and
standard repeater unit shall comply with the EMC test requirements
described in BS 5839 Pt.4 and the EEC requirements of the EMC
Directive 89/336/EU and subsequent amendment 92/31/EU.
66. All equipment, including the fire alarm components and the control
panel, shall be UL listed and shall be supplied from the same
manufacturer. The manufacturer shall have a minimum of 10 (ten)
years active experience in the manufacturing of fire alarm systems.
CABLING
1. Unless specified elsewhere in the Project Documentation, the cabling
and wiring used in the fire alarm system shall comply with the provisions
this Clause.
2. The cabling and wiring to be used in the system shall be fire resistant
and approved to British Standard and LPCB specifications for use in fire
detection and alarm systems.
3. Wiring used for driving devices requiring high currents (e.g. bells) shall
limit the voltage drop to less than 10% of the nominal operating voltage.
4. Cables used for the transmission of system data and alarm signals shall
be in accordance with the types recommended by the manufacturer of
the fire alarm system.
5. The ends of all cables shall be sealed by means of proprietary seals
and associated glands. No heat shall be applied to any seal or
termination. Cable tails shall be insulated by means of gland PVC
sleeving anchored and sealed into the seal.
6. Where protection of the cable glands is required or terminations are on
display, the glands shall be enclosed in red coloured shrouds of the
appropriate British Standard colour.
7. All cables to brick/concrete shall be securely fixed by means of copper
saddles sheathed with red PVC. These saddles shall be provided near
bends and on strength runs at intervals no greater than recommended
in the British Standards or by the manufacturer.

8. Where multiple cables are to be attached to a wall or soffit, copper

saddles shall enclose all cables and shall be secured by means of
suitable masonry plugs and two round head plated wood screws.
9. Where multiple cables are to be attached to the top of horizontal trays
they shall be neatly run and securely fixed at suitable intervals. Copper
or plastic cable fixings shall be used.
FAULT AND WARNING MONITORING

The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall interrogate each
addressable device at least once every 5 seconds.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall incorporate fire
decision algorithms specifically adapted to the response characteristics
of the analogue addressable detectors employed.
The algorithms shall perform a trend analysis of the signal received
from the analogue addressable detectors in order that non-fire events
may be differentiated.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be designed so that,
each type of analogue addressable detector, the overall responses
time, including that for the sensor, the signal transmission system and
the fire decision algorithm, meets the requirement of the relevant
provisions of BS 5445 (EN 54).
The response time of the control and indicating equipment (FACP) to
two-state addressable detectors and conventional detectors shall not
exceed 10 seconds.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have a special
scanning sequence so that designated manual call points provide alarm
indication and warning within 1 second of operation.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have a facility to
automatically adjust the sensitivity of analogue detectors to a higher
level for periods of time when the building is unoccupied.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have, as an optional
software enhancement, the ability to automatically adjust the alarm and
pre-alarm threshold levels to compensate for changes in detector
sensitivity due to contamination over a period of time.
The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall have, as an optional
software enhancement, the ability to provide automatic warning that a
detector has reached a level of contamination which requires that it be
replaced or serviced.

SUPERVISION AND FAULT REPORTING

The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall monitor all critical system
components and interconnections (internal and external). In the event of a
failure occurring which prevents correct operation of the alarm functions, a
FAULT indicator will light and message shall be given on the alphanumeric
display within 100 seconds of occurrence.
The following faults shall be reported.
a. loop short circuit
b. loop open circuit
c. un-configured device
d. addressable device failure
e. device not responding
f. incorrectly configured device
g. detector condition monitoring warning
h. conventional call point wiring open circuit
i. conventional call point wiring short circuit
j. conventional detector circuit wiring fault
k. repeater/repeater LCD, remote printer failure
l. power supply unit (PSU) fault
m. charger fault
n. battery fault
o. battery critical
p. mains failure
q. auxiliary power supply unit (PSU) failure
r. relay output stuck
s. signalling fault
t. sounder wiring open circuit
u. sounder wiring short circuit
67. To help rapid fault finding and repair, the control and indicating
equipment (FACP) shall provide text messages to indicate the precise
location of where a fault has occurred in the system.
GENERAL
Correct installation, combined with the use of high quality equipment,
components and cabling ensures that the fire detection and alarm system shall
operate as designed and provide trouble free service.
68. The Contractor shall install the alarm system in accordance with the
manufacturer’s documented installation instructions.

69. The Contractor shall provide all relevant installation documentation

required for each component of the system.
70. Installation of the system shall be in accordance with the relevant
provisions of BS 5839: Part 1 and BS 7671.
71. The Contractor shall be responsible for the correct sitting of all
equipment and components of the system in accordance with the
Project Documentation.
72. All cabling and wiring shall be tested before they are connected to the
fire controller and its associated devices. The Contractor shall note that
if the tests are carried out after the cables and wires have been
connected to the controller and its devices, components within the
controller and devices will be damaged by high voltages used during
testing.
73. At detector and sounder locations, cables shall be terminated in
approved black enameled/galvanized junction boxes. All other devices
forming part of the system shall utilize dedicated/custom back boxes.
INSTALLATION OF DETECTORS
74. All detectors (and bases) shall be installed in accordance with the
relevant provisions of BS 5839: Part 1, BS 7671 and the installation
instructions provided by the manufacturer.
75. The number and type of detectors required to be installed shall be as
detailed on the Project Drawing. The location of each type of detector
installed shall generally be as shown on the Project Drawings but their
final position shall be determined on site.
76. All detector bases shall be securely fixed to boxes and allow for easy
fitting and removal of detectors.
77. Cable and wire entries to detector bases shall be fitted with grommets
to prevent possible damage to the insulation.
78. Cable and wire strain relief clamps shall be provided at all entries to
detector bases.
79. Cable entries of detector bases used in environments with abnormal
atmospheric or operating conditions shall be appropriately sealed to
prevent ingress of dust, water moisture or other such contaminants.
6.1.1 INSTALLATION OF CONTROL DEVICES

80. All control devices (e.g. call points, sounders, interface modules, etc.)
shall be installed in accordance with the relevant provisions of BS 5839:
Part, BS 7671 and the installation instructions provided by the
manufacturer.
81. The location of control devices and associated modules to be installed
shall generally be as shown on the Project Drawings but their final
position shall be determined on site.
82. The type of control device installed in each particular location shall be
the type specified in the Project Documents.
83. All control devices and associated modules shall be securely fixed, and
if required, marked with appropriate notices, warnings, signs as
applicable.
84. Cable and wire entries to all control devices and associated modules
shall be fitted with grommets or glands so as to prevent possible
damage to the insulation.
85. Cable entries of control devices and associated modules used in
environments with abnormal atmospheric or operating conditions shall
be appropriately sealed to prevent ingress of dust, water, moisture or
other such contaminants.
SPARE PARTS
86. Provide spare parts as recommended by the manufacturer but
minimum 5% of each detectors, fuses, control relays etc.

SECTION D6
FIRE SERVICES WORKS
TABLE D6-1 PREFERRED VENDORS LIST
Ref. Item/ Location Brand Name Preferred Alternative Alternative

Vendor Vendor Vendor
1 GRP Underground Ameron Bondstrand Gulf Eternit

Pipelines (France) Limited (UAE)
2 Internal GMS As Per As Per As Per
Pipework ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
3 Pressurisation Holden and Pullen (UK) KSB

Packaged Units Brooke (UK) (Germany)
4 Water Storage Bridgestone Mitsubushi Sekusui

Tanks (Japan) (Japan) (Japan)
5 Thermal Insulation Kimmco Rubatex Arabian

(Kuwait) Fibreglass
6 Hydraulic Holden and Pullen (UK) KSB

Expansion Brooke (UK) (Germany)
Vessels
7 Ancillaries inc As Per As Per As Per
pressure gauges ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
Safety Valves
relief valves
8 Valves Newman Crane (UK) Holmes (UK)

Hattersley (UK)
9 Fittings As Per As Per As Per
ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
10 Expansion joints As Per As Per As Per
ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
11 Plastic marker As Per As Per As Per


tape ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001


12 Pipeline marker As Per As Per As Per
posts ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
13 Street fire As Per As Per As Per
hydrants ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
14 Fire hose reels Chubb Kiddie Angus (UK)
15 Hand fire Chubb Kiddie Angus (UK)

extinguishers and
fire blankets
16 Smoke ventilators Colt (UK) As Per As Per
and accessories ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
17 Fire services As Per As Per As Per
contractor ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
18 Thermal insulation As Per As Per As Per
contractor ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
19 Commissioning As Per As Per As Per
engineer ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
20 Any other As Per As Per As Per
equipment ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
21 Any other supplier As Per As Per As Per
ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001
22 Smoke & Fire Vesda (UK) Autronica Gent (UK)
Detectors (Norway)
23 Fire Alarm Control Autronica Siemans Gent (UK)
Panel (Norway) Cerbraus (USA)
24 Fire Water Pumps Peerless (USA) Patterson (USA) ITT (USA)
25 Diesel Engine Fire Caterpillar (USA) Cummins (USA) As Per
P

Pump ED.00.15.001
26 Fire and Gas Triconex (USA) Hima (Germany) Drager (UK)
System
Notes
• Fire Alarm System complete with all its accessories and fittings shall be from the same
supplier.
• Control Panel associated with the fire water pumps shall be from the same
manufacturer as the pumps.
• PVC conduit shall not be used elsewhere for fire and gas alarm system.
• All Fire Pumps and Diesel engine drives shall be UL listed.
• Command and control systems designers and installers shall be selected form the UK
Home Office list of approved contractors.


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FIRE SERVICES WORKS

1.2 Codes and standards

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• NFPA 13: Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

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• The works shall generally comprise the following:

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are to be witnessed by QP representative.

Fire fighting facilities including a fire hydrant within 100m of the

Central Fire Alarm Monitoring Panel.

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2. Fire alarm panels, repeater panels, detection components, alarm

REFERENCES AND COMPLIANCE

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5. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be modular in

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18. The control and indicating equipment (FACP) shall be capable of

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of the equipment manufacturer for both installation and maintenance of

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ADDRESSABLE MANUAL CALL POINTS

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thumb pressure and not require a hammer.

SOUNDERS & FLASHERS

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FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER-RECEIVER

SYSTEM MANAGEMENT FACILITIES

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conditions unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the Project

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8. Where multiple cables are to be attached to a wall or soffit, copper

FAULT AND WARNING MONITORING

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SUPERVISION AND FAULT REPORTING

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69. The Contractor shall provide all relevant installation documentation

6.1.1 INSTALLATION OF CONTROL DEVICES

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FIRE SERVICES WORKS

TABLE D6-1 PREFERRED VENDORS LIST

Ref. Item/ Location Brand Name Preferred Alternative Alternative

1 GRP Underground Ameron Bondstrand Gulf Eternit

2 Internal GMS As Per As Per As Per

Pipework ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001 ED.00.15.001

3 Pressurisation Holden and Pullen (UK) KSB

4 Water Storage Bridgestone Mitsubushi Sekusui

5 Thermal Insulation Kimmco Rubatex Arabian