A key part of any building project is making sure that all the features necessary are present in

your building. From the correct cabling to sound masking to distributed antenna systems, there are
dozens of systems that go into a good and correct building. One of the most important of these is your
fire protection system.
Cabling may allow faster communication, and distributed antenna systems may allow for your
salespeople to take their calls from their offices, but only a good fire protection system can literally be
the difference between life and death, or at least the difference between relatively minor damage and
damage that could put you out of business.
 A fire protection system is an important component of a building’s safety plan,
regardless of whether it’s a commercial facility, hospital, or educational facility. Without
a fire protection system, the lives of those who are inside the building are placed at a
high risk in the event an emergency. That’s why passive fire protection systems have
been designed to help protect the building and its occupants during a fire.
Planning for fire protection involves an integrated approach in which system
designers need to analyze building components as a total package
The design of any fire-protection system is an exact science that considers a
building’s use, occupancy, footprint, and even its other installed systems.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
-Include fire suppression, sprinklers, smoke
detectors, and the other fire protection equipment
that works in tandem to protect against fire. It is
best to work with a fire protection company that
understands the needs of your property and
provides a variety of integrated protection.
 The most commonly used steel pipe for
sprinkler systems is black piper. Copper tubing
is black steel pipe. Copper tubing is another
piping material listed for sprinklers in NFPA 13.
Also plastic pipe namely,(CPVC and PEX tubing)
is permitted for certain types of sprinkler
systems.
Fighting pipe is used in fire fighting it is a
type of carbon steel pipe use to convey fire
suppression agent such as water or gas. Usually
it is red color. But light-walls pipes have a
galvanized exterior of a silvery appearance.
Installation of red pipe is limited to wet pipe
sprinklers system only.
 THIS IS HOW WET PIPE ALARM VALVE
WITH RETARD CHAMBER OPENS, RETARDS
THE ALARM, DELIVERS WATER TO THE FIRE,
AND IS DRAINED.
WET PIPE SYSTEM
HAVE THE LOWEST COST AND THE
FASTEST RESPONSE, MAKING THEN THE
PREFERRED OPTION IN A WIDE RANGE OF
APPLICATION. THEY ALSO HAVE VERY SIMPLE
MAINTENANCE NEEDS. THE MAIN LIMITATION
OF THIS FIRE SPRINKLER CONFIGURATION IS
THAT THE WATER IN THE PIPING CAN FREEZE
WITH LOW TEMPERATURE, LIMITING IT IS USE
IN COLD ENVIRONMENTS (NATURAL OR MAN-
MADE)

DRY PIPE SYSTEM

ARE FILLED WITH AIR AND WATERR IS
HELD BACK BY A VALVE. IT IS ALSO RESPOND
JUST LIKE THEIR WET PIPE COUNERPARTS .
 In North America, a standpipe is a type of rigid
water piping which is built into multi-story buildings
in a vertical position or bridges in a horizontal
position, to which fire hoses can be connected,
allowing manual application of water to the fire.
Within the context of a building or bridge, a standpipe
serves the same purpose as a fire hydrant.
In many other countries, hydrants in streets are
below ground level. Fire trucks carry standpipes and
key, and there are bars on the truck. The bar is used to
lift a cover in the road, exposing the hydrant. The
standpipe is then "sunk" into the hydrant, and the
hose is connected to the exposed ends of the
standpipe. The bar is then combined with the key, and
is used to turn the hydrant on and off.
 Where are standpipes required?
The IBC and IFC require that a standpipe system be
installed in every building, regardless of the type of
occupancy, where the floor of the highest story is more
than 30 ft. above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access
 Fire pumps are used to establish a reliable
water supply for all fire protection systems that
require it. If a fire pump is used with the sole
purpose of supplying water for a fire sprinkler
system, it is considered a sprinkler booster pump.

What is the purpose of a fire pump?

Fire pumps are designed to quickly deliver
sufficient water to douse a fire before it has a
chance to spread. Fire pump intakes are
connected to underground public water supply
piping, or a tank or reservoir, to provide water
flow at a higher pressure to the sprinkler system
risers and hose standpipes.
What are the 4 goals of fire protection?
Four goals: (a) prevent fire from starting, (b)
prevent loss of life in case fire does start, (c)
confine fire to its origin, and (d) extinguish fire.

The goal of a fire safety system is to protect

your workers and your business property.
Unfortunately, many of the issues that cause
systems to become inoperable aren’t found until
it’s too late. Learn what you can do to reduce
system failures.
 Planning for fire protection involves an integrated approach in
which system designers need to analyze building components as a total
package. In most cases, the analysis needs to go beyond basic code
compliance and the owner’s minimum legal responsibilities for
providing protection.
Fire-protection systems are complicated and sophisticated, and are
different for just about every building,” every well-designed system,
whether it is being designed for a new building or being installed as
part of a renovation or retrofit, must be developed with specific
objectives in mind.
Code Compliance
Code compliance is the first objective in any design. Codes are legal minimum requirements; you must meet the minimum with
any design.
Compliance with building codes is like bandwidth. It gives you a broad-brush range that must be applied to every single building
in the jurisdiction. Sometimes it hits the mark and provides cost effectiveness and protection; other times it might not hit the
mark.”
Well-versed architects and engineers, as well as manufacturers’ representatives, will be able to guide you in determining if your
system, new or retrofitted, should meet minimum code, or go beyond the essentials.
The Basics
In the design process, these typical fire-protection system goals are on the table for consideration:
 Saving lives.
 Saving property.
 Preserving business continuity.
It all depends on how a building is used and occupied. A warehouse or storage facility, for example, will have different fire-
protection requirements than a multi-tenant office building. While no standard fire-protection design blueprint exists for any
two buildings, the systems found in any building typically include these basic components:
 Detection.
 Alarms and notification.
 Suppression.
All components of modern fire-protection systems need to work together to effectively detect, contain, control, and/or
extinguish a fire in its early stages - and to survive during the fire. To achieve the most beneficial symbiosis between these
components, it’s best to involve an experienced system designer, such as a fire-protection engineer, in the early stages of
the planning and design process.

DETECTION SYSTEMS
Modern smoke-detection systems go beyond the small device that senses smoke and triggers the alarm system.
Intelligent smoke detectors can differentiate between different alarm thresholds. Heat detectors are another option. They
can trigger alarms and notification systems before smoke even becomes a factor.
Specification and installation of detection systems can sometimes be selective. It depends on if the building [is]
occupied around the clock or if it goes unoccupied for periods.
The main benefit of good detection (beyond triggering the alarm system) is that, in many cases, there is a chance to
extinguish a small, early blaze with a fire extinguisher.

SMOKE CONTROL
Smoke exposure is a primary concern during fire events. We develop smoke computer models to predict the movement
of hot smoke and toxic gas through a building. Using these models, system performance can be refined and optimized prior
to the procurement and installation of equipment, often resulting in substantial cost savings.
ALARMS AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS
Alarm systems are a must in any facility - alarms that alert
building occupants of a fire and alarms that alert emergency
public responders (police and fire) through a central station link so
they can initiate a response.
Today’s systems can provide more information to the fire
department and first responders. In some cases, they can do more
than just tell them that there has been an alarm in the building;
they can be directed by the kind of alarm and where the alarm is.
This can be achieved with AutoCAD floorplan integration.
When an alarm goes off in a building and alerts the security or
management team, an AutoCAD screen comes up on the
computer, showing the floor where the alarm was activated and
providing a computer print-out of that screen. Security can then
hand the floorplan, which indicates the alarm zone, to first
responders when they arrive. Instead of just going to the 12th
floor and looking for the alarm area, they know where to go.
 Many modern systems now include speakers that provide alerts in place of (or in addition to) traditional bell-type
alarms. These speakers also can be used in emergencies other than fires to instruct and inform occupants of the situation.
These voice-actuated systems can include pre-recorded or live messages that play in the event of fire or another
emergency. Typical pre-recorded messages tell occupants that an alarm has been sounded and that they should remain in
their designated area for further instruction. Building management can then manually use the system to deliver additional
information and prepare occupants for an evacuation, if necessary.
Alert systems can also close fire doors, recall elevators, and interface and monitor the installed suppression systems,
such as sprinklers. Every waterflow switch is connected to the building’s fire alarm system.

The systems can also connect with a building’s ventilation, smoke-management, and stairwell-pressurization systems -
all of which are critical to life safety. Again, these features are dependent on the building in which the system is installed.

FIRE ALARM + DETECTION SYSTEMS

In a fire or emergency, a well-designed fire alarm system is the cornerstone of your fire protection strategy. Working
with building owners, designers, and architects, we determine system performance requirements, produce detailed fire
alarm design drawings and documents, perform manufacturer specific calculations, and evaluate the installation of your
systems.
Suppression Systems
Sprinklers are the most widely specified suppression system in commercial facilities -
particularly in occupied spaces.
According to the Quincy, MA-based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the presence
of sprinklers cuts the chance of death and average property loss from a fire by one-half to two-
thirds as compared to scenarios where sprinklers are not present.
Despite a myriad of Hollywood scenes with a roomful of sprinklers activating and drenching
occupants, that scenario is actually a myth when it comes to real fire protection, notes the
Dallas-based American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA): Sprinkler heads are individually
activated by fire.
Each independently operating sprinkler has a heat-sensitive element inside. These elements
heat up to the sprinkler’s operating temperature and activate that sprinkler head. According to
the AFSA, 90 percent of all fires are controlled by six or fewer sprinkler heads.
 In situations where sprinklers aren’t feasible because of special considerations (e.g. water from sprinklers
would damage sensitive equipment or inventory), designers might suggest an alternative fire-suppression
system, such as gaseous/chemical suppression. Once more, experts note that the type of sprinkler used
depends on the building’s function.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

Extinguishing or controlling a fire quickly can help prevent catastrophic fire damage. Our fire protection
engineers can determine system performance requirements, evaluate water supply systems, perform hydraulic
calculations, and assess code compliance.

Maintaining Safety
Beyond the components that make up an integrated fire-protection system, there’s another important
factor that affects design: maintenance.
An improperly maintained system lacks reliability and, therefore, true protection. If a system is not
maintained properly, its reliability degrades rapidly. Don’t install a system that you can’t routinely maintain
and test easily and effectively.
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