DGS MU 204 Rev 1

Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company
FIRE PROTECTION CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS DGS-MU-204

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DGS-MU-204 Rev-1
FIRE PROTECTION CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS
Amendment History
1 July-2015 DGS-MU-204 Rev-1 Clauses No. 1.3 / 2.0 / 3.0 / 4.0 / 5.0 / DDC VP(E&TSD) August-2015
6.0 / 10.0 / 13.2 / 13.4.1 / 13.4.2
No Date Amendment Description Proposed Approved Incorporated
DGS History
1 Aug-2015 DGS-MU-204 Rev-1 June-2015 DGS Discipline Committee meeting DDC VP(E&TSD)
0 Mar 2006 DGS-MU-204 Rev-0 Previous Project ETSDM /
EPDM
No Date Description Source Reviewed Approved
Takreer DGS-MU-204-Rev-1, August-2015 Printed 09-Aug-15 Page 1 of 19


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................................................. 5
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................................................. 6
4.0 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE .............................................................................................................. 6
5.0 SPECIFICATION DEVIATION/CONCESSION CONTROL ............................................................. 6
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL ....................................................................... 6
7.0 DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 7
8.0 SUBCONTRACTORS ........................................................................................................................... 9
9.0 HANDLING ............................................................................................................................................. 9
9.1 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING................................................................................................... 9
9.2 PRESERVATION AND STORAGE ......................................................................................... 10
10.0 DESIGN ................................................................................................................................................ 10
11.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTALLING SUBCONTRACTOR .................................................. 11
12.0 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION...................................................................................................... 11
12.1 PHASES OF OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 11
12.2 MANUAL STATION OPERATION ........................................................................................... 12
13.0 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................... 12
13.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 12
13.2 QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED .......................................................................................... 13
13.3 CONTROL AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 13
13.4 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS .............................................................................................. 16
14.0 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 17
14.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................. 17
14.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING ............................................................................................................. 17
14.3 PIPING ........................................................................................................................................ 18
15.0 TESTING .............................................................................................................................................. 18
15.1 DESIGN REVIEW TEST .......................................................................................................... 18
15.2 PIPING TEST ............................................................................................................................. 19
15.3 FUNCTIONAL TEST ................................................................................................................. 19
15.4 PRESSURIZATION TEST........................................................................................................ 19
15.5 TEST RESULTS ........................................................................................................................ 19
15.6 TEST ACCEPTANCE ............................................................................................................... 19
16.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 19


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LIST OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES INITIALS
DGS Discipline Committee Member, ADRD Jamal Ayedh Salmeen
DGS Discipline Committee Member, RR Pradnesh Vasant Kale
DGS Discipline Committee Members, CHSE&FD Dwijottam Chattopadhyay / Ehab Hassan
DGS Discipline Committee Member, E&TSD Arun Hindurao Karande
DGS Discipline Committee Leader, E&TSD Damien Douziech
Technical Safety & Fire Dept. Manager, CHSE&FD Hamad Abdulla Al Hammadi
Standards & Quality Dept. Manager, E&TSD Abdulla Musaed Al Harthi
Vice President, E&TSD Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri


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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This technical specification gives minimum requirements for the design, fabrication,
assembly, testing and installation of Clean Agent Fire Protection Systems. This
specification shall be used as a basis for minimum requirements of project.
The CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment
required for the work, as indicated on the project drawings and specifications.
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this specification is to provide a fire protection system design basis for the
Project. General requirements for fire protection clean agent systems may be found in the
Fire Protection Design Philosophy Specification DGS-MU-200.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
General Definitions
For the purposes of this specification, the following definitions shall apply:
COMPANY – Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER)
CONTRACTOR – is the party that carries out the Design, detailed Engineering,
Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up.
SUBCONTRACTOR – is the party engaged by a Contractor to do part of the work

awarded to the Contractor by the Company. The work of the Subcontractor is carried out
under the direction and control of the Contractor. The Company maintains the right to
review all proposed Subcontractors and Subcontracts. However, the right to review does
not relieve CONTRACTOR of their obligations under the Contract nor does it create any
contractual relationship whatsoever between the Subcontractor and COMPANY.
CONSULTANT – is the party that performs specific services, which may include but are
not limited to, Engineering, Technical support, preparation of Technical reports and other
advisory related services specified by the party that engages them, i.e. COMPANY,
CONTRACTOR or its Subcontractors.
MANUFACTURER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER – is the party that manufactures or supplies

equipment and provides the support services at Site to install and commission the
supplied equipment.
NOTE: For the purposes of this DGS, Vendor is the supplier of the equipment and not
necessarily the Manufacturer.
SUB-VENDOR – any supplier of equipment and support services for an

equipment/package or part thereof supplied by a VENDOR.

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FEED – Front End Engineering Design
EPC – Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up
CONCESSION/DEVIATION REQUEST – Concession/Deviation requested by the

CONTRACTOR either on their behalf or on behalf of their SUBCONTRACTOR(s),
VENDOR(s) and/or SUB-VENDOR(s), after receiving the award of the Contract or
Purchase Order. It usually refers to an authorization to use, repair, recondition, reclaim, or
release materials, components or equipment already in progress or completely
manufactured but which does not meet or comply with COMPANY requirements. A
CONCESSION/DEVIATION RE-QUEST is subject to COMPANY approval solely at their
discretion.
DOCUMENT – Any form, letter, facsimile, contract, specification, requisition, drawing, or

record of any kind required to transmit information from one party to another. It also
includes computer generated drawings, lists, charts, etc. and other data used to denote a
permanent record of the Project progress.
SHALL – Denotes mandatory action or requirement.
SHOULD – Denotes an action or requirement which is not mandatory but which is strongly
recommended to comply with the requirements of this document.
Abbreviations:
FM - refers to equipment Approved by Factory Mutual Engineering.
UL - refers to equipment Listed with Underwriter Laboratories Inc.
2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS
It shall be the CONTRACTOR’s, SUBCONTRACTOR’s, CONSULTANT’s, VENDOR's

and SUB-VENDOR’s responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the
requirements of the referenced Codes and Standards and to ensure that all equipment,
systems, installations, packages are designed, manufactured and tested accordingly.
The Codes, Standards, Specifications including its referenced documents and statutory
regulations referred in this specification, form a part of this specification. Unless specified
otherwise, the latest edition in force at the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order
shall apply.
National Fire Protection Association:
NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 70 National Electric Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code


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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements
ISO 9004 Managing for the Sustained Success of an Organization – A Quality

Management Approach
ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems
3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The following reference documents, to the extent specified herein, form part of this
specification. When an edition date is not indicated for a document, the latest edition in
force at the time of award of Contract or Purchase Order shall apply:
Project Specifications:
DGS-MU-002 Preservation and Export Packing
DGS-MU-200 Fire Protection Design Philosophy
4.0 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE
The CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, CONSULTANT, VENDOR and SUB-VENDOR

shall notify the COMPANY of any apparent lack of clarity and/or conflict between this
General Specification, the related data sheets, drawings, the Codes and Standards and
any other specifications noted herein. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the most
stringent requirements shall apply. In case of lack of clarity, the resolution and/or
interpretation precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in writing before
proceeding with the design, execution or manufacture.
5.0 SPECIFICATION DEVIATION/CONCESSION CONTROL
Any concession/deviation to the Specifications and its attachments including, but not
limited to, the Data Sheets, Drawings and Narrative Specifications shall be sought by the
CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, VENDOR and SUB-VENDOR only through
CONCESSION/DEVIATION REQUEST format. CONCESSION/DEVIATION REQUESTS
(through Design Change Authorization) require COMPANY’s review/approval prior to the
implementation of the proposed changes. Changes implemented prior to COMPANY
approval are liable to be rejected at Company’s sole discretion.
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
Quality Management Systems shall comply with the applicable requirements of ISO 9001
and ISO 9004 with due regard to ISO 19011. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the
VENDOR shall have in effect at all times, a QA programme, which clearly establishes the
authority and responsibilities of those responsible for the quality system. Persons
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quality requirements that they initiate or identify and to recommend and provide solutions
for quality problems and thereafter verify the effectiveness of the corrective action.
Quality System and Quality Control requirements shall be identified and included in the
CONTRACTOR’s Purchase and Subcontracting DOCUMENT(s). Based on these
requirements the VENDOR & SUBCONTRACTOR shall develop a QA/QC programme
which shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR for review and approval. The VENDOR’s
QA/QC programme shall extend to his SUB-VENDORS.
COMPANY/CONTRACTOR reserves the right to inspect materials and workmanship at

all stages of manufacture and to witness any or all tests.
The Criticality Rating (CR) System outlined in Design General Specification DGS MU 013
shall be used by CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR’s designee to develop the design
checking levels and minimum requirements for shop inspection, testing and material
certification given in Design General Specification DGS MU 014.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit the type and quantity of drawings and
documentation for CONTRACTOR'S authorization as listed herein, unless the type and
quantity are otherwise specified by the CONTRACTOR.
Mutual agreement between the SUBCONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR on the

schedule for submittals of drawings and documentation shall be an integral part of any
formal Contract Package.
The Plans shall include as a minimum, the official trade name of the Subcontractor,
drawing number, drawing title, the latest issue or revision, Contract Package reference
number, and all items as specified in NFPA 2001, Chapter 3. Failure to have the required
items on the Plans may cause rejection of Plans.
Within ten (10) days after final acceptance, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide five (5)
complete bound operation and maintenance instruction manuals for each system to the
CONTRACTOR.
Upon completion of each system, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the

CONTRACTOR with four copies of as-built drawings showing actual installation details.
All equipment locations (manual stations, abort switched, alarms, detectors, control
panels) shall be shown, as well as exact conduit and piping routing details and agent
storage positions. All facilities modifications, including door holder, and damper
installations shall be illustrated.
The SUBCONTRACTOR is to submit to the CONTRACTOR the following documentation:
a. Schedule for design, equipment delivery, installation and testing
b. SUBCONTRACTOR references


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c. Plans (including as-built)
d. Isometrics of the agent distribution system
e. Equipment descriptions, listings and specifications.
f. Catalog cuts including but not limited to the following equipment
 Smoke sensors
 Manual discharge switches
 Control panel
 Release devices
 Alarm devices
 Agent storage containers
 Mounting brackets
 Nozzles an piping
 Abort stations
 Graphic annunciator
 Contact monitor modules
g. Single line diagrams
h. Panel layout
i. Characteristics of the enclosure
j. Sequence of operation
k. UL Listed flow calculations
l. Design concentration requirements
m. Total flooding quantity
n. Duration of protection
o. Rate of application
p. Discharge time


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q. Extended discharge rate
r. Nozzle choice and location
s. Operation and maintenance instructions
t. Installation manuals
u. Test procedures (testing manual)
v. List of spare parts provided
w. VENDOR'S equipment and SUBCONTRACTOR'S system warranties
x. The telephone numbers and addresses of Vendors
y. The number of days to be provided for training
8.0 SUBCONTRACTORS
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall assume unit responsibility and overall guarantee for the
equipment package and associated equipment.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall transmit all relevant purchase order documents including
specifications to his VENDORS.
It is the SUBCONTRACTOR’S responsibility to enforce all Purchase Order and

Specification requirements on his VENDORS.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit all relevant drawings and engineering data to the
CONTRACTOR.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall obtain and transmit all VENDOR warranties to the
CONTRACTOR/COMPANY, in addition to the system warranty.
9.0 HANDLING
9.1 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the VENDOR'S standards and as
noted herein. SUBCONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the
preparation for shipment provisions with respect to materials and application, and to
provide equipment at the destination in ex-works condition when handled by commercial
carriers.
Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage and atmospheric

corrosion in transit and at the jobsite.


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Preparation for shipment and packing will be subject to inspection and rejection by
COMPANY'S/CONTRACTOR'S inspectors. All costs occasioned by such rejection shall
be to the account of the Vendor.
After inspection and test, equipment shall be completely free of water and dry before start
of preparation for shipment.
Equipment shall be packed, securely anchored, and skid mounted when required.
Bracing, supports, and rigging connections shall be provided to prevent damage during
transit, lifting, or unloading. All temporary bracing/supports shall be marked "REMOVE
BEFORE EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONING AND STARTUP."
Open ends of tubes and pipe shall be capped for protection. Female threaded
connections shall be plugged with solid metal pipe plugs, and male threaded connections
shall be protected with full metal pipe caps.
Separate, loose, and spare parts shall be completely boxed. Pieces of equipment and
spare parts shall be identified by item number and service and marked with Contractor's
order number, tag number, and weight, both inside and outside of each individual
package or container. A bill of material shall be enclosed in each package or container of
parts.
Exposed finished and machined surfaces, including bolting, shall be given a coating of
rust inhibiting compound. Internal metal surfaces shall be sprayed or coated with a
suitable rust preventative prior to shipment. Openings shall be suitably tagged to indicate
the rust preventative applied.
Mechanical seal assemblies shall be fully protected from rusting and entry of moisture
and dirt.
One complete set of the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions shall be
packed in the boxes or crates with equipment. This is in addition to the number called for
in the Purchase Order.
9.2 PRESERVATION AND STORAGE
Equipment and materials shall be protected to withstand ocean transit and extended
period of storage at the jobsite for a minimum period of 18 months. Equipment shall be
protected to safeguard against all adverse environments (e.g., humidity, moisture, rain,
dust, dirt, sand, mud, salt air, salt spray, and seawater).
All equipment and material shall be preserved and export packed in accordance with
DGS-MU-002.
10.0 DESIGN
The system shall be a total flooding fixed fire extinguishing system utilizing NFPA listed
and Takreer approved environment friendly Clean Agent throughout designated areas to
be protected.


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The design shall ensure that the required minimum uniform concentration of 37.5% is
maintained for at least ten (10) minutes. The CONTRACTOR'S design shall take into
consideration such factors as unclosable openings (if any), "rundown" time for fans, time
required for dampers to close and any other features of the facility that could affect
concentration. The design concentrations however, shall not be less than 37.5% by
volume at 15.6°C.
The system shall be an engineered system employing U.L. listed flow calculations.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall prepare CAD generated drawings in either 1/8" or 1/4"
scale. A copy of all drawings shall be submitted to the CONTRACTOR before installation
and upon completion of the project.
11.0 QUALIFICATIONS OF THE INSTALLING SUBCONTRACTOR
The system shall be installed by an experienced SUBCONTRACTOR regularly engaged

in the installation of automatic Clean Agent fire extinguishing systems. The
SUBCONTRACTOR shall utilize engineering and field employees with a minimum of five
(5) years experience in design, installation, testing and service of Clean Agent fire
extinguishing systems.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide a list of at least five (5) references for systems of
similar nature and size. This will be required to accompany the quotation for information
purposes.
The installing SUBCONTRACTOR shall be trained and certified by the manufacture to

design, install, test and maintain Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems.
The installing SUBCONTRACTOR shall be an authorized stocking distributor for the

manufacturer’s equipment included in the system so that immediate replacement parts
can be made from inventory and, if needed, on an emergency basis.
12.0 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
12.1 PHASES OF OPERATION
The fire suppression system shall provide the following three (3) phase operation
sequence:
a. Phase I - Actuation of any single sensor shall:
 Illuminate a 32-character display at the control panel which provides an

individual custom message indicating the device status and its location.
 Cause a pre-alarm (bell) to operate in the protected area.
 Activate a remote alarm circuit.
 Illuminate the corresponding L.E.D. on a graphic annunciator.


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 Record the event on a nonvolatile RAM memory buffer.
b. Phase II - Activation of any second sensor shall:
 Illuminate a 32-character display on the control panel, and provide an

individual custom message indicating the device status and location.
 Start an automatic (30 second) time delay.
 Sound a second alarm (horn) device in the protected area.
 Activate a relay to shutdown air conditioning equipment.
 Illuminate the corresponding L.E.D. on a graphic annunciator.
 Record the event on a nonvolatile RAM memory buffer.
c. Phase III - Discharge
 After the 30-second time delay has expired, activate release of agent.
 Upon discharge, warning horn/lights will activate at all entrances to the

protected areas.
 Activate a relay to shutdown power equipment, if applicable.
 The event will be time and date recorded on a nonvolatile RAM memory
buffer.
12.2 MANUAL STATION OPERATION
The system shall be capable of being actuated by manual discharge switches for each
protected area. Operation of a manual discharge switch shall cause alarm devices and
shutdown functions to operate immediately.
Manual discharge switch shall override the time delay and abort capabilities of the
system. Manual discharge switches shall be provided at all of the exits from each
protected area. Each manual station will be addressable and activation of these devices
will provide custom information at the control panel.
13.0 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
13.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
All major components of the system shall be produced by one manufacturer whose
established reputation and experience in the industry is not less than 10 years.
All equipment shall be new and be of the most current design available from the
manufacturer.

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The name of the MANUFACTURER and the serial numbers shall appear on all major
components.
Locks for all cabinets shall be keyed alike.
All devices and equipment shall be U.L. listed and F.M. approved.
13.2 QUALITY OF MATERIALS USED
Clean agent shall be NFPA listed, environment friendly and have zero ozone depleting
potential factor (ODP) and a low global warming potential factor (GWP).
13.3 CONTROL AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS
The control equipment described herein shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 2001,
70, and 72. No exceptions are permitted.
13.3.1 Control Equipment
The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall process all input and output signals, and shall
integrate output signals with the building fire alarm panel if applicable. The FACP shall
provide all features necessary for multiple suppression and alarm zones.
Auxiliary outputs shall be provided to shut down fans, activate dampers, contact other
agencies or annunciate remotely.
Standby battery supply shall provide a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of emergency
power.
The FACP shall provide for either a Style "D" or a Style "B" (allowing T-Tapping) type
wiring and utilize initiating devices connected in parallel.
The FACP shall be U.L. listed and Factory Mutual approved.
13.3.2 Central Control Module (CCU)
The CCU shall control, supervise, and continuously monitor the entire system, through a
Intel (industrial grade) 16 Bit Microcontroller. The module shall include a back-lit Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) with 32 Alphanumeric characters to provide individual custom
messages associated with any addressable device in the system. The CCU shall include
touch membrane switches for each of the following functions:
a. Location: a custom message associated with the individually addressable devices

reporting to the CCU (e.g., door holders, A/C units) supervised and controlled by
the CCU.
b. Next Trouble: chronological sequence display of individual addressable devices in

trouble reporting the CCU.


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c. Next Alarm: chronological sequence display of individual addressable devices in

alarm reporting to the CCU.
d. Nonvolatile history buffer: a 256 event history, retrievable by downloading the

information through an internal port, or through a CRT connected in the same
manner.
e. Fully field programmable: not requiring factory assistance for operating

reconfiguration of any kind.
f. Future expansions: the central control unit shall have the capacity to accept a
minimum of 1000 individual addresses.
13.3.3 Manual Pull Station
Manual pull stations shall have a metal housing with a dual action release configuration to
prevent accidental system discharge. The legend on the front of the station shall read
"Agent Release". These stations shall be a located at all zone exits. A contact monitor
module shall be included with each station to give it a specific address (location) through
the CCU.
13.3.4 System Abort Switch
The abort switch shall provide a temporary manual means of interrupting the agent
actuation circuit between alarm and automatic release. The switch shall be a momentary
deadman-type switch which when depressed, interrupts the signal from detection to
automatic system operation relays.
Abort switches shall be located adjacent to each manual release station.
The device shall include a digital countdown timer providing digital readout, indicating the
number of seconds remaining until system discharge.
Each abort switch shall include a contact monitor module to provide for a custom
message and device location at the control panel.
Each abort button, shall be permanently labeled "Abort". Each digital countdown timer
shall be permanently labeled "Seconds remaining to Discharge."
The Countdown Timer with Abort Switch, Digital Readout and Manual Release shall be
manufactured by the same UL and FM approved MANUFACTURER that manufactures
the other system components.
13.3.5 Verified Detection
Photoelectric sensors shall be located in accordance with the manufacturer's

specifications and NFPA 72. In no case shall detector coverage be greater than 23 m2
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The CCU shall provide the command and interrogation signals which confirm an alarm by
comparing sensor information with stored data on fire conditions. The addressable
photoelectric sensor shall provide true linear analog data to the Central Control Unit in
order for the CCU to differentiate between higher and lower values of smoke density and
to establish a working range of sensitivity levels unique to the particular environment.
Any adjustments needed for sensor sensitivity to meet ambient conditions must have a
minimum of 12 levels of adjustment within the U.L. standard 268.
The system shall have the capacity to automatically conduct a weekly functional test of
each sensor by means of a test LED fitted within each sensor. When automatically
activated by the control panel this test LED shall produce an infrared signal level directly
equivalent to that reflected by a given percentage of smoke entering the chamber. Any
sensor not responding to its preset limits will be automatically readjusted to a
programmed level of sensitivity.
13.3.6 Alarm Signal Outputs
Outputs shall be provided from the control unit for interface with building alarm systems
or central monitoring station.
Pre-alarm Bell - The alarms shall be UL listed and FM approved. The alarms shall
operate on 24 volts polarized DC power and be supervised. The alarm unit shall have a
minimum sound level of 84 decibels at 10 feet.
Pre-Discharge Alarm Horn - The alarms shall be UL listed and FM approved. The alarms
shall operate on 24 volt polarized DC power and allow supervision. The alarm unit shall
have a minimum sound level of 97 decibels at 10 feet.
Discharge Alarm - The audio/visual alarm strobe/horn shall operate on 24 volt DC power
for supervision. The horn output must be rated for at least 97 dBA and the ADA strobe at
75 candela.
13.3.7 Graphic Annunciator
The Graphic Annunciator Panel (GAP) shall be flush mounted. The GAP shall provide a
room floor plan drawn to scale, including remote alarm lamps representing the location of
each addressable device (i.e., sensor, manual, abort, etc.). The GAP shall be shown on
the floor plan with a designator "YOU ARE HERE."
Lamps shall illuminate upon actuation of their corresponding device and shall remain
illuminated until the system is reset. The GAP shall have a lamp test switch.
All communication shall be accomplished through a single fiber optic cable between
control and graphic panel(s). Control wiring for this purpose from individual devices in the
field of protection will not be accepted.


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13.3.8 Control Panel
The operation of a discharge signal shall immediately cause the appropriate agent
release modules to activate agent release. All initiator wiring shall be fully supervised.
The control panel releasing circuit shall include a supervised "agent disable" switch that is
internal to the panel. Operation of the switch shall generate a trouble signal, activate a
pulsing trouble LED, and electrically isolate all agent release modules from receiving a
discharge signal.
13.4 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
13.4.1 Agent
The Clean Agent fire suppression agent shall be clean, dry, non-corrosive, non-
damaging, non-deteriorating environment friendly gas meeting the requirements of NFPA
2001.
The agent shall be suitable for use in normally occupied spaces.
The agent shall be stored in a container pressurized to a nominal maximum working

pressure of 153 kg/cm2 @ 210C. In case the size of the protected area and calculations
require a higher pressure for better suppression, nominal working pressure of 200 kg/cm2
may be considered.
13.4.2 Agent Storage Containers
Each protected area shall be protected separately, and shall be modular in design.
Storage vessels shall be capable of being refilled in the field and checked for liquid level
without the aid of scales or other special tools.
Each supply shall be located as shown on the plans, or within the hazard area as near to
its distribution point as possible, so that proper hydraulic agent distribution is achieved.
Where multiple storage cylinders are required for protected area, a common manifold
shall be provided. Each cylinder connecting to a common manifold shall be provided with
a check valve at the manifold inlet.
Agent storage containers will be floor or ceiling mounted and include bracket assemblies
designed to withstand all discharge forces.
The container and valve shall be capable of releasing the agent as fast as possible and
shall in no case exceed ten (10) seconds.
Container charging pressure shall be a maximum of 153 kg/cm2 or 200 kg/cm2 @ 210C.
A nameplate indicating the MANUFACTURER'S name and part number, agent fill weight
and total charged weight shall be permanently bonded to each container.


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13.4.3 Actuator
Systems shall be actuated by means of an electric solenoid actuator.
On multiple cylinder arrangements, one cylinder shall be designated the pilot cylinder,
and provided with both electric and manual actuators. Remaining cylinders shall be
pneumatically operated by agent pressure provided by the pilot cylinder.
13.4.6 Check Valves
Check valves shall be provided on all systems with a connected reserve supply.
Each cylinder connected to a common manifold shall be provided with a check valve at
the manifold inlet.
Check valves shall be of an in-line flow design to minimize flow restriction during agent
discharge.
Materials shall be bronze, suitable for installation in the manifold assembly.
13.4.7 Discharge Nozzles
Nozzles distribute the agent throughout the protected area(s).
The nozzles shall include deflector plates to trim the ceiling penetration and to establish a
"softer" discharge. All ceiling nozzles will be installed semi-flush with the ceiling level.
The nozzles shall utilize a 180 or 360 degree pattern and be designed to direct discharge
of agent parallel to the ceiling, thus minimizing the possibility disturbance to ceiling tiles
and objects within the room.
13.4.8 Equipment Name Plates/Marking/Instructions
Contractor shall provide engraved nameplates for all audible and visual alarm devices,
manual discharge stations and abort switch locations to indicate their function.
Each entrance door to a protected area shall include a caution placard indicating that the
area is protected by a Clean Agent System.
14.0 INSTALLATION
14.1 GENERAL
All equipment and work shall conform to the requirements of the local codes, NFPA 2001,
70 and 72.
14.2 ELECTRICAL WIRING
All wiring shall be furnished and installed by the subcontractor.


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All wiring shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing (EMT) or rigid conduit except that
steel flexible conduit may be used where necessary for movement of devices. Friction
type fittings are acceptable.
All wiring shall be installed to conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code,
Article 72B for Class 1 Signal Systems, except as otherwise permitted for limited energy
circuits, as described in NFPA 72. All wiring shall also meet local codes.
Wire 14 AWG minimum, 600 volt, 35°C, UL listed shall be used. All unavoidable splices
must be crimp connected and wire nuts are not acceptable.
14.3 PIPING
All distribution piping shall be in accordance with the latest requirements listed in NFPA
Standard 2001. The method of joining all pipe shall be in accordance with the latest
requirements of NFPA 2001
System manifold shall be constructed of Schedule 80 piping and class 2000 or 3000 lb.
steel fittings, threaded or welded.
Distribution piping downstream of the restriction orifice shall be constructed of minimum

Schedule 40 piping with class 300 malleable iron threaded fittings or welded steel fittings;
black or galvanized
Piping shall be black or galvanized steel ASTM A-53 seamless or electric resistance
welded, grade A or B, or ASTM A-106 grade A, B, or C.
ASTM A-120, A-53 type F, or ordinary cast iron pipe or fittings shall not be used.
Hangers and bracketing shall be designed to restrain piping with respect to discharge and
seismic forces, appropriate to the construction style of the building. Piping shall be
braced within .3m of all discharge nozzles.
15.0 TESTING
Testing shall demonstrate that the operating and installation requirements of this
specification have been met. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the CONTRACTOR
with a complete testing manual.
The following tests shall be provided and shall include, as a minimum, any standards
required by NFPA 2001.
15.1 DESIGN REVIEW TEST
A field measurement of the room(s) shall be taken and the amount of agent required to
reach the design criteria shall be field calculated and matched against the contents of the
agent storage containers.


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15.2 PIPING TEST
a. A field verification of the piping network should be made and matched against the
drawing flow calculations. Any significant variations will require recalculation of the
piping system.
b. A piping pressurization test will be conducted which requires 10.5 kg/cm2 to be

held for 10 minutes with no more that a 10% pressure drop.
c. A "puff" test using dry nitrogen shall be conducted. Caps shall be placed over all
discharge nozzles and adequate pressure must be supplied to demonstrate that all
of the caps will blow off indicating that the pipes are free of obstructions.
15.3 FUNCTIONAL TEST
Tests shall demonstrate that the entire control system functions as designed. All circuits
shall be tested including automatic discharge, manual discharge, equipment shutdown
and alarm devices. In addition, supervision of each circuit shall be tested.
15.4 PRESSURIZATION TEST
A door fan test shall be conducted to determine the equivalent leakage area (ELA) of the
rooms. A calibrated fan unit shall be used to pressurize or depressurize the area (with all
air conditioning shutdown and dampers closed) and monitor flow versus pressure data.
The results shall be used to calculate a pass or nonpass conclusion.
A U.L. approved testing unit and program shall be used for this test.
15.5 TEST RESULTS
If test results indicate that minimum hold time was not maintained, the
SUBCONTRACTOR shall determine the cause of failure.
15.6 TEST ACCEPTANCE
Upon acceptance by the CONTRACTOR, the complete system shall be placed in

operation within a nominal twenty-four (24) hour period.
16.0 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide operation training to each shift of the COMPANY’S
personnel.

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FIRE PROTECTION CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS DGS-MU-204

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No Date Amendment Description Proposed Approved Incorporated

No Date Description Source Reviewed Approved

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1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 4

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LIST OF AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES INITIALS

DGS Discipline Committee Member, ADRD Jamal Ayedh Salmeen

DGS Discipline Committee Member, RR Pradnesh Vasant Kale

DGS Discipline Committee Members, CHSE&FD Dwijottam Chattopadhyay / Ehab Hassan

DGS Discipline Committee Member, E&TSD Arun Hindurao Karande

DGS Discipline Committee Leader, E&TSD Damien Douziech

Standards & Quality Dept. Manager, E&TSD Abdulla Musaed Al Harthi

Vice President, E&TSD Salem Obaid Al Dhaheri

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COMPANY – Abu Dhabi Oil Refining Company (TAKREER)

SUBCONTRACTOR – is the party engaged by a Contractor to do part of the work

MANUFACTURER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER – is the party that manufactures or supplies

SUB-VENDOR – any supplier of equipment and support services for an

FIRE PROTECTION CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS DGS-MU-204

FEED – Front End Engineering Design

EPC – Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Start-up

CONCESSION/DEVIATION REQUEST – Concession/Deviation requested by the

DOCUMENT – Any form, letter, facsimile, contract, specification, requisition, drawing, or

SHALL – Denotes mandatory action or requirement.

FM - refers to equipment Approved by Factory Mutual Engineering.

UL - refers to equipment Listed with Underwriter Laboratories Inc.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

It shall be the CONTRACTOR’s, SUBCONTRACTOR’s, CONSULTANT’s, VENDOR's

National Fire Protection Association:

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

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International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

ISO 9004 Managing for the Sustained Success of an Organization – A Quality

ISO 19011 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

DGS-MU-002 Preservation and Export Packing

DGS-MU-200 Fire Protection Design Philosophy

4.0 DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE

The CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, CONSULTANT, VENDOR and SUB-VENDOR

5.0 SPECIFICATION DEVIATION/CONCESSION CONTROL

6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

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COMPANY/CONTRACTOR reserves the right to inspect materials and workmanship at

Mutual agreement between the SUBCONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR on the

Upon completion of each system, the SUBCONTRACTOR shall provide the

The SUBCONTRACTOR is to submit to the CONTRACTOR the following documentation:

a. Schedule for design, equipment delivery, installation and testing

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c. Plans (including as-built)

d. Isometrics of the agent distribution system