S Civ Fire DSS - 00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS
Fire Fighting
Distribution and Switching Substations
Group: Civil work

Subject: Fire Fighting
0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Rev. Date Description/issued for
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STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE FIGHTING FOR DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATIONS
DOCUMENT NO: S-CIV-FIRE-DSS_00.DOCX Rev: 0-2022 Sheet: 1 of: 23
INDEX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS .................................................. 1

1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 4
2 APPLICATION FIELD .................................................................................................. 4
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................... 4
3.1 ADDC/AADC specifications ............................................................................................ 4
3.2 Reference standards........................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Regulation and law ............................................................................................................ 5
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. 5
5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS ................................................................ 6
5.1 Type of Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................................ 6
5.1.1 Foam type .......................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 CO2 type ........................................................................................................................... 7
5.1.3 Dry Powder type................................................................................................................ 8
5.1.4 Dry Chemical type............................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Fire detection system ......................................................................................................... 9
5.2.1 Point smoke detectors ........................................................................................................ 9
5.2.2 Multi-sensor detectors ....................................................................................................... 9
5.2.3 Smoke detection systems................................................................................................... 9
5.2.4 Flame detectors.................................................................................................................. 9
5.2.5 Aspirating smoke detection ............................................................................................... 9
5.2.6 Linear heat detection ....................................................................................................... 10
6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 11
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Fire Zones ........................................................................................................................ 11
6.2.1 In-Accessible Cable Trenches ......................................................................................... 12
6.3 Emergency Exits.............................................................................................................. 12
6.4 Fire Extinguishers............................................................................................................ 12
6.4.1 Class B fire hazard .......................................................................................................... 13
6.4.2 Class C fire hazard .......................................................................................................... 14
6.5 Fire detection system ....................................................................................................... 14
6.5.1 Fire Alarm Panels ............................................................................................................ 15
6.5.2 Manual Fire Alarm Stations ............................................................................................ 16
6.5.3 Smoke detection system .................................................................................................. 16
6.5.4 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 17
6.5.5 Multi-sensor detectors ..................................................................................................... 18
6.5.6 Smoke detector systems .................................................................................................. 18
6.6 Fire Blankets.................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 Cable Penetration Seals ................................................................................................... 19
6.8 Fire Resistant/Retardant Coating of Cables .................................................................... 20
6.9 Emergency Exit Lights .................................................................................................... 20
6.10 Overview fire protection substation ................................................................................ 20
6.11 CORROSION PROTECTION ........................................................................................ 20
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7 TEST ............................................................................................................................... 21
7.1 SITE tests ........................................................................................................................ 21
7.1.1 Fire detection system ....................................................................................................... 21
8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 22
8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender...................................................................... 22
8.2 Document to be supplied after the order ......................................................................... 22
9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE ................................................. 23
9.1 Packaging and transportation .......................................................................................... 23
9.2 Installation and erection .................................................................................................. 23
9.3 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 23
10 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 23
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1 SCOPE
The scope of this specification is to provide the technical requirements for the design,
manufacturing, inspection, factory tests, packing, shipping, delivery to site, installation and
commissioning for Fire Protection Systems to be used in all public distribution and switching
substations in the distribution networks of ADDC/AADC.
Substation buildings are categorized as critical Industrial Occupancies for Life Safety
evaluations and Special purpose Industrial occupancy Hazard Group for Fire Suppression
purposes because of the mixed hazard nature of substations.
2 APPLICATION FIELD
This specification refers to the fire protection system which must be supplied, installed and tested
inside the areas and rooms present inside the electrical substations.
For further details, please refer to the descriptions in the following paragraphs.
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The list of the reference documents is indicated in the following paragraphs.
In case of discrepancy between these Specifications and any of the applicable Codes and
Standards, the following order of precedence shall apply:
1) ADDC/AADC specifications
2) Regulation and Law
3) applicable reference standards
4) other documents.
The Supplier shall note that compliance of the manufacturer with the provision of these
specifications does not relieve him from his responsibility to supply the equipment and accessories
of proper design, electrically and mechanically suited to meet the operating guarantees at the
specified service conditions.
3.1 ADDC/AADC SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1- List of ADDC/AADC specifications
S-GEN-SER S-GEN-COR
S-GEN-NET S-GEN-CIV
S-GEN-ID S-GEN-CLE
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3.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS
The last edition of the codes and standards mentioned in Table 1 that shall be take in consideration.
Table 1- List of standards
Code Description
UAE Civil Defence UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice
ADIBC Abu Dhabi International Building Code
Standard Description
NFPA 1 Fire Prevention Code
NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 80 Fire Doors and Fire Windows
NFPA 251 Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
NFPA 252 Fire Tests of Door Assemblies
NFPA 255 Burning Characteristics of Building Material
NFPA 497A Class I Haz. Locations for Electrical Installations
NFPA 850 Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants
IEEE 979 Guide for Substation Fire Protection
IEEE Std 634 Cable Penetration Fire Stop Qualification Test
IEEE Std 817 Standard for Test Procedure for Flame-Retardant Coatings applied to Insulated
Cables in Cable Trays
IEEE Std 980 Guide for Containment and Control of Spills in Substations
IEEE Std 1202 Standard for Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Tray in Industrial and
Commercial Occupancies
3.3 REGULATION AND LAW

The following regulation shall be considered:
• UAE Civil Defence: UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice
• ADIBC: Abu Dhabi International Building Code
The prescription included in the Regulations and Law shall prevail on all other international
standards mentioned in paragraph 3.2.
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS
The service conditions are specified in S-GEN-SER, in case something is not or not properly
specified regarding the service conditions, the Reference Standards prescriptions shall be
considered.
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5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS
In these paragraphs the technical features and the ratings are described.
5.1 TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers are designed to release a chemical agent that can deplete fires in their incipient
stage, just following ignition.
Due to their unequivocal importance, employers are required to provide portable fire extinguishers
at their workplace, mounted, located and identified, so that employees can make use of them.
According to NFPA 10-2018, there are five primary classes of fire:
• Class A: result from ordinary combustible materials, including wood, cloth, paper, and many plastics.
• Class B: burn in flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, oils, alcohols, and
flammable gases.
• Class C: involve energized electrical equipment.
• Class D: fires in combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium, and
potassium.
• Class K: fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media, such as vegetable or
animal oils and fats.
Each class of fire is effectively put out by an extinguisher class with which it correlates, i.e. fire
extinguishers with a Class A rating are effective against fires involving paper, wood, and cloth.
There is some variation to this, however, as addressed in the NFPA 10 document.
Installation of Fire Extinguishers shall be carried out only by Civil Defence approved and licensed
contractors. General contractors, Civil contractors and MEP Contractors, fitout Contractors shall
not be allowed to install Fire extinguishers, unless they are licensed.
Fire extinguisher Installation contractor qualification and approval from Civil Defence is based on
their training from respective system manufacturers, experience, understanding of codes and
standards and workmanship.
Fire extinguisher Installation contractors shall apply to Civil Defence and secure passing marks in
Civil Defence examination to gain license and be qualified as “approved Fire extinguisher
contractors”.
Installation contractor shall not commence work on site without receiving Civil Defence stamped
and approved drawings from the Consultant.
It is the responsibility of the executing contractor to adhere to consultant’s Civil Defence approved
drawings and Manufacturer’s installation guidelines and specifications.
5.1.1 Foam type
AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) and FFFP (film-forming fluoroprotein)-type fire extinguishers
are rated for use on both Class A and Class B fires.
An advantage of this type of extinguisher when used on Class B flammable liquid fires of
appreciable depth is the ability of the agent to float on and secure the liquid surface, which helps
to prevent reignition.
The extinguishing agent is a solution of film-forming surfactant in water that forms mechanical
foam when discharged through an aspirating nozzle. On Class A fires, the agent acts as both a
coolant and penetrant to reduce temperatures to below the ignition level. On Class B fires, the
agent acts as a barrier to exclude air or oxygen from the fuel surface.
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On flammable liquid fires of appreciable depth, best results are obtained when the discharge from
the fire extinguisher is played against the inside of the back wall of the vat or tank just above the
burning surface to permit the natural spread of the agent back over the burning liquid. If this cannot
be done, the operator should stand far enough away from the fire to allow the agent to fall lightly
upon the burning surface — the stream should not be directed into the burning liquid. Where
possible, the operator should walk around the fire while directing the stream to get maximum
coverage during the discharge period.
For fires in ordinary combustible materials, the agent can be used to coat the burning surface
directly. For flammable-liquid spill fires, the agent could be flowed over a burning surface by
bouncing it off the floor just in front of the burning area.
Film-forming foam agents are not effective on flammable liquids and gases escaping under
pressure or cooking-grease fires.
NOTE: Fire extinguishers foam type are not suitable for Class C fires. (Electrical equipment,
Office equipment, Computers) and for use below 4 °C ambient temperatures.
5.1.2 CO2 type
The principal advantage of CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers is that the agent does not leave
a residue after use. This can be a significant factor where protection is needed for delicate and
costly electronic equipment.
Carbon dioxide extinguishers are listed for use on a Class B and Class C fire.
Since the agent is discharged in the form of a gas/snow cloud, it has a relatively short range of 1
m to 2.4 m.
Thus, initial application needs to start reasonably close to the fire. On all fires, the discharge should
be directed at the base of the flames.
The discharge should be applied to the burning surface even after the flames are extinguished to
allow added time for cooling and to prevent possible reflash.
The most commonly used method of agent application on contained flammable liquid fires is to
start at the near edge and direct the discharge in a slow, side-to-side sweeping motion, gradually
progressing toward the back of the fire.
The other method is called overhead application. The discharge horn is directed in a dagger or
downward position (at an angle of about 45 degrees) toward the centre of the burning area.
Generally, the horn is not moved, as in the other method, because the discharge stream enters the
fire from above and spreads out in all directions over the burning surface. For spill fires, the side-
to-side sweeping motion could give better.
On fires involving electrical equipment, discharge should be directed at the source of the flames.
It is important to de-energize the equipment as soon as possible to eliminate the potential of
reignition.
Tip: Fire extinguishers foam type these agents are not suitable for use on pressurized fuel fires or
cooking-grease fires.
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5.1.3 Dry Powder type
Hand fire extinguishers are available with fire extinguishment ratings of 1-A to 20-A and 10-B:C
to 120-B:C and wheeled models with fire extinguishment ratings of 20-A to 40-A and 60-B:C to
320-B:C.
Multipurpose agents are used in exactly the same manner as ordinary dry chemical agents on Class
B fires. For use on Class A fires, the multipurpose agent has the additional characteristic of
softening and sticking when in contact with hot surfaces. In this way, it can adhere to burning
materials and form a coating that will smother and isolate the fuel from air.
When applying the agent, it is important to try to coat all burning areas in order to eliminate or
minimize the number of small embers that could be a potential source of reignition. The agent
itself has little cooling effect and, because of its surface coating characteristic, it cannot penetrate
below the burning surface. For this reason, extinguishment of deep-seated fires could possibly not
be accomplished unless the agent is discharged below the surface or the material is broken apart
and spread out.
Fire extinguishers with a Class B rating can extinguish a fire involving combustible cooking media
(vegetable or animal oils and fats).
Only fire extinguishers
5.1.4 Dry Chemical type
Due to the different designs and the various types of dry chemical agents, choosing the most
suitable dry chemical fire extinguisher requires careful evaluation.
Hand portable models have a discharge stream that ranges from 3 m to 9 m, depending on fire
extinguisher size.
Compared with carbon dioxide or halogenated agent fire extinguishers, they will also perform
better under windy conditions.
Dry chemical fire extinguishers are available in two basic styles: stored pressure and cartridge
operated.
The stored-pressure (rechargeable) type is the most widely used and is best suited where infrequent
use is anticipated and where skilled personnel with professional recharge equipment are available.
The cartridge-operated type has the advantage of being quickly refilled in remote locations without
the need for special equipment.
Some dry chemical models can be equipped with long-range (high-velocity) nozzles or applicators
that are beneficial in applying the agent under certain special fire-fighting conditions.
The potassium and urea-potassium base bicarbonate agents are selected in preference to sodium
bicarbonate, principally because of their greater fire extinguishing capabilities. If corrosion is not
a factor, potassium chloride can also be included in this group.
The ammonium phosphate base agent (multipurpose) is the only dry chemical agent that is suitable
for Class A protection. In addition to Class B and Class C protection, the residues of multipurpose
dry chemical, when left in contact with metal surfaces, can cause corrosion.
It is strongly not recommended to use dry chemical fire extinguishers for Class C protection,
because the residue of potassium chloride is more corrosive than other dry chemicals and that a
multipurpose base agent will be more difficult to remove because it first softens when in contact
with hot surfaces and then hardens when it cools.
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5.2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
An analogue addressable type fire detection and alarm system shall be designed, installed and
commissioned with all necessary equipment, accessories and cabling in accordance with NFPA 72
latest edition. A complete system shall be provided with all components required for automatic
operation.
5.2.1 Point smoke detectors
Point smoke detectors use an optical sensor to detect light scattered by smoke particles and will
activate when enough smoke enters the sensing chamber. False alarms can be caused by dust,
steam or other fine particles entering the sensor.
5.2.2 Multi-sensor detectors
Multi-sensor detectors combine the sensors used in both smoke and heat point detectors to respond
to a wider range of phenomena with increased reliability. All point detectors only respond to
phenomena at the location of the detector and therefore are less suitable for areas with strong air
currents or open areas.
5.2.3 Smoke detection systems
An Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system based on the Very Early Smoke Detection
Apparatus system. The ASD system is to be designed and configured to be suitable for transformer
enclosure and substation operation and to operate with minimal false alarms. Data on maintenance
periods and procedures is to be provided by the manufacturer and / or Designer.
5.2.4 Flame detectors
Flame detectors measure specific frequencies of infra-red and ultra-violet light given off by flames
during combustion.
Flame detectors rely on having line of sight to the fire and can be suitable for large areas.
As they do not detect smoke they are not affected by through drafts or ventilation however their
sensitivity and susceptibility to false alarms is very dependent on the type of sensor used and the
distance from the fire.
5.2.5 Aspirating smoke detection
Aspirating smoke detection has a very sensitive smoke detector situated in a panel. Small diameter
pipework with regularly spaced holes extends from the aspirating panel and installed at high level
in the areas to be protected. Air is then drawn in through the holes and back along the pipes to the
panel where it is analysed for the presence of smoke particles.
Due to the high sensitivity of the sensor and the potential for blockage of the fan drawing the air
through the pipework, aspirating smoke detection systems are not suitable for areas with high
levels of dust or other fine airborne particles.
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5.2.6 Linear heat detection
Linear heat detection comprises a sensor cable which is either mounted at high level (similar to
point heat detectors) or fixed to specific equipment that is likely to overheat.
There are three main types of linear heat detection; the first is digital heat detection.
Digital linear heat detection uses a cable with two cores separated by insulation. When the cable
reaches a designated temperature the insulation melts and an electrical contact is made signalling
the alarm (this requires replacement of the affected section of cable following any activation).
Although the location of the activation can be determined, the activation temperature is fixed by
the properties of the insulation and there is no opportunity for monitoring the temperature.
The second method of linear heat detection uses fibre-optic cable. Laser light is transmitted along
the cable and a localised increase in temperature changes the properties of the fibre causing the
light to be reflected back to the sensor (back-scatter). Analysis of the frequencies of the reflected
light determines the localised temperature and location of the hot spot. The third method of linear
heat detection utilises miniature addressable electronic heat sensors distributed at regular intervals
within the cable. The cable includes flexible filler that conducts heat to the sensors. Each sensor
can measure the temperature within 0.1°C.
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6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6.1 GENERAL
The design, installation and tests shall be accomplished in accordance with the latest edition of the
American NFPA-Codes or European standard as herein specified.
All equipment / materials to be supplied for the fire fighting and fire alarm systems shall be
approved by one of the following authorities:
• Factory Mutual, FM
• Underwriter's Laboratory, UL
For design based on NFPA, only FM/UL approved equipment shall be supplied.
However Civil Defence & Municipality approval for all equipment for fire protection systems
proposed, supplied and installed by the contractors is mandatory.
Each major component of protective firefighting equipment shall be marked in Arabic and English
in accordance with NFPA recommendations.
Each and every valve in every system shall be identified with a metal tag, bearing a white
enamelled number on a red field, secured to the valve wheel or body. All details of this requirement
shall be subject to prior approval.
The firefighting installations must, in any case, be ready for operation before commissioning the
station.
Only companies experienced and approved in the design and erection of fire protection
installations will be accepted as (Sub-Contractors) and all works for design, installation,
supervision, testing and commissioning shall be performed directly through these Companies.
Further sub-contracting of any work will not be accepted.
The design of buildings, civil constructions as well as all fire protection installations shall also
confirm to local regulations, latest edition and amendments, and are subject to acceptance by the
local authority having jurisdiction.
6.2 FIRE ZONES
Each building shall be sub-divided into various fire zones. The fire barrier (membrane) either in
vertical or horizontal, such as a wall, door or floor assembly shall be designed and constructed
with a fire resistance rating of minimum 2 hours to limit the spread of fire and also to restrict the
movement of Smoke.
The following areas shall always form an independent fire zone:
• Each emergency exit
• Each plant MV and LV switchgear room
• Each control, relay, telecommunication and computer room
• Each transformer bays
• Each cable floor, cable shaft and cable tunnel
• Each battery rooms
• Each storage rooms
All electrical cables or pipes running through openings of fire-resistant walls and ceilings must be
properly sealed with an approved sealing system, consisting of fire and water resistant materials
providing a fire resistance for a minimum of 90 minutes.
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Air-conditioning and ventilation ducts penetrating fire walls or ceilings shall be provided with
motorized fire dampers, equipped with magnetic release via fire Alarm/HVAC panel as detected
by the fire detection and fire alarm system, limit switches for central indications and motorized re-
opening system.
Fire zones shall have adequately designed fixed Smoke evacuation / extraction systems.
Outdoor cable trenches shall have fire barriers by means of approved sealing systems in distances
not exceeding 40 m and subject to Municipality & Civil Defence approval.
6.2.1 In-Accessible Cable Trenches
The risk of fire spreading in cable trenches can be greatly reduced by sectionalising the trenches
in small and suitable fire sections of not more than 40 m of the trench length by means of fire
resistant sectionalising walls and cable penetration seals.
The fire resistant sectionalising walls, except the openings left for cable penetrations, shall be made
of concrete, bricks, mortar, high-density mineral fibre panels or of any other proper materials,
tested and approved to international fire test criteria, providing a fire resistance for a minimum of
90 minutes.
The remaining space between the penetrating control and power cables and the openings in the
fire-resistant sectionalising walls shall be sealed with an approved sealing system, providing a fire
resistance for a minimum of 90 minutes.
6.3 EMERGENCY EXITS
Passages and ways leading to exits and emergency exits shall be clearly marked by suitable
photoluminescent type symbols and signs both in English and Arabic. Lighted emergency exit
signs which meet NFPA requirements shall be of the maintained (always ON with battery back-
up) type. In basement the exit route shall be marked on ground using photoluminescent paint and
supported with photoluminescent type symbols and signs both in English and Arabic. Distances
and locations should
be foreseen as per NFPA and local fire code requirements. All building and room doors for
electrical installations must be equipped with escape facilities.
6.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
The fire extinguishers shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with NFPA No. 10,
latest edition. The year of manufacture must be clearly mentioned on every extinguisher.
Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained in a fully charged and operable condition and shall
be kept in their designated places at all times when they are not being used.
Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located where they will be readily accessible and
immediately available in the event of fire. Preferably, they shall be located along normal paths of
travel, including exits from areas.
Before installing any fire-extinguishing equipment, read and understand the installation and use
instructions, including the limitations, cautions, and warnings contained on the equipment and in
the owner’s manual.
Portable extinguishers shall be installed in an accessible spot, free from blocking by storage and
equipment, and near room exits that provide an escape route. So that the top of the extinguisher is
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not more than 1.5 m above the floor and not less than 30 cm from the bottom of extinguisher to
the finished floor.
The extinguisher should be easy to reach and remove and should be placed where it will not be
damaged.
Portable extinguishers shall be installed on hangers or in the brackets supplied by the manufacturer,
mounted in cabinets, or placed on shelves.
Extinguishers shall be placed so that the operating instructions on the extinguisher face outward.
Fire extinguishers shall not be installed / placed in any areas where the temperatures outside of the
listed temperature range shown on the fire extinguisher label. Generally, the fire extinguishers are
permitted to be installed in the areas where temperatures ranging from 40 °C to 490 °C.
Fire extinguishers cabinets shall not be kept locked in any case with in the facility.
While installation, all the fire extinguishers shall be fully charged and ready for use in case of an
emergency.
Each fire extinguisher shall bear its individual number and at the individual location of each fire
extinguisher the same number shall be wall-mounted to allow easy identification for maintenance
purposes.
After completion, random functional tests as of 5% of the supplied portable extinguishers shall
be performed in connection with the training programs including refilling of the used
extinguishers.
6.4.1 Class B fire hazard
For class B fires shall be provide both following fire extinguishers type:
• Dry chemical type of 6 kg capacity and ratings of 2-A, 20-B, C
Each extinguisher of size mentioned serves approximately 280 m2 of the area.
Extinguishers shall be placed where people can easily find and use them during fire accidents.
As a practice fire extinguisher are placed in Fire Hose Cabinets in UAE. Such cabinets shall clearly
have signage that indicates presence of extinguishers inside the Fire Hose Cabinet (FHC)
Portable dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be installed for all rooms and areas.
For Diesel Generator Room and Diesel Generator Set, shall be provides also a wheeled foam type
extinguisher having a liquid capacity no less than 13 gal (50 L). These fire extinguishers have
ratings of 20-A:160-B.
Extinguishers shall be placed near the hazard in protected environment as per manufacturer’s
guidelines.
In any case maximum travel distance to such an extinguisher shall not be more than 15 m. That is
from any point of the area, there shall be one extinguisher within a distance of 15 m.
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6.4.2 Class C fire hazard
For class C fires shall be provide one of the following fire extinguishers type:
• Hand CO2 type of 5kg capacity and ratings of 55B
• Wheeled CO2 type extinguishers with capacity no less than 12kg and ratings of 89B
For the high voltage switchgear hall and the medium voltage rooms, wheeled fire extinguishers
with 30 kg CO2 shall be provided. The fire extinguishers shall be mounted on hand cars and
furnished with a 6 m hose.
Portable dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be installed for all rooms and areas, but they must
be used to extinguish fires of a non-electrical nature.
The portable dry chemical fire extinguishers shall be fitted with pressure indicators
Rooms containing electrical or electronic equipment shall be additionally equipped with portable
5 kg CO2 fire extinguishers.
Travel distance shall be based on appropriate Category A or B Hazard.
In any case maximum travel distance to such an extinguisher shall not be more than 9 m. That is
from any point of the area, there shall be one extinguisher within a distance of 9 m.
Hand extinguisher and trolley mounted extinguisher shall be placed inside the room next to exit.
6.5 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
An analogue, digital or hybrid addressable type fire detection and alarm system shall be designed,
installed and commissioned with all necessary equipment, accessories and cabling. A complete
system shall be provided with all components required for automatic operation.
The main functions of the system shall be as follows:
• The actuation of any fire detection device shall be audible and visible displayed on a central fire alarm
control panel and audible and visible alarms shall be initiated in the appropriate fire zone of actuated
detection
• The system shall differ whether the alarm was initiated by an automatic detection device or by a manual
fire alarm station
• Audible alarms may be silenced by pushing a silence button on the central fire alarm control panel.
Any subsequent actuation of a detection device shall again sound the audible alarm
• For general alarms located outside the station, a programmable timer shall be provided for automatic
shut off after a period adjustable between 1 and 5 minutes
• Fixed GAS BASE firefighting systems, designed for automatic operation, shall be released by cross
zone, dual dependency for confirmation of a fire following a pre-alarm
• Operation of fixed firefighting systems, whether automatically or manually released, shall be indicated
on the central fire alarm control panel
• Fire doors, fire dampers, air handling units or any other equipment or devices shall be released or shut
down as required with collective indication on the central fire alarm control panel for a similar group
of equipment or devices
• Short circuit, wire break or any other system troubles shall be indicated on the central fire alarm control
panel
• The fire alarm system shall be equipped with a walk test switch, providing that during maintenance
sounders, alarms and tripping signals shall not be signalled outside the fire alarm panel
• All indicator lamps of the entire system shall be LED type. Incandescent bulbs requiring frequent
replacement are not accepted
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• Any alarm signal on the fire alarm panel, whether a single zone alarm, dual zone alarm, fault alarm or
firefighting system operation alarm, shall be transmitted to the Distribution Control Centre (DCC) and
to the station control monitoring system (SCMS)
• Each fire zone shall have individual LED indications on the fire alarm panel for fire alarm and for fault
alarm
• If a single fault in the power supply unit may cause a total failure of the fire alarm panel, a dual
redundant power supply will be provided
• Clear engraved red marks on tiles or small plastic signs shall be provided for all hidden detectors in
order to indicate directly the locations of the detectors
• After restoration of the alarm detection device to its normal condition, the system shall be returned to
normal stand-by condition.
• Proposed fire alarm system shall be as per latest design in industry having life cycle of
minimum15 years post PAC or the lifetime of primary whichever is higher, with respect to
design, continuity & availability of spare parts along with technical support during the said
period.
• For Abu Dhabi Civil defence Hassantuk - An enclosure with Input / Output modules to provide
below signals must be provided near FACP
Common Fire & fault
Fire pump run & fault - for both electric & diesel pumps
Low level Fire Water
Dedicated 230 V power supply
6.5.1 Fire Alarm Panels

FACP shall have redundant CPU, PSU & extinguishing cards with SIL3 approval
A reliable analogue, digital or hybrid addressable UL / FM listed central fire alarm control panel
shall be supplied including all necessary electronic cards and equipment to receive, operate,
supervise and display all detection and alarm installations and to release and initiate all other
functions as described above. Interfacing facilities shall be provided for connections to the station
control monitoring system (SCMS), event recorder, communication system etc.
Actuation of any detection and release device shall be displayed and printed by a data recorder.
The central fire alarm control panel shall be made of modular construction using solid state IC-
components in a self-standing enclosure, installed in 19”-racks industrial type, floor mounted
Panel with glass front door.
The number of Analogue addressable loop circuits shall be dependent on the extent of the Fire
Detection/Protection system but shall not be less than two loop circuits for each Main Fire Alarm
Panel. The panel shall house all extinguishing control units required for automatic operation of the
Clean Agent.
All Zones and Devices as per approved Schematic/Layout drawings shall be programmed, tested
and certified by the Manufacturer at their factory. However, field modification of Texts and Zone
arrangements can be performed using the Manufacturer’s programme to meet any particular
requirements of Owner/Engineer. The programmed data along with the software program must be
handed over after successful commissioning of the system.
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Each Clean Agent extinguishing system shall have a Special Control module incorporated within
the respective Loop Circuit which shall receive, operate, supervise and display all alarms and
release and initiate all other functions.
FACP shall have minimum 2 loops with 20% extra provisional device capacity
• Any Alarm signal on the fire alarm panel, whether a single alarm, dual zone, dual alarm,
fault alarm of firefighting system operation shall be transmitted to the Distribution Control
Centre and the station control systems (SCMS or RTU) as below reported:
Fire in General Areas FIRE
Sprinkler/Deluge/Gas System Operated FIRE SYSTEM OPERATED
Fire Pumps Running FIRE PUMP OPERATED
General Faults FIRE SYSTEM FAULT
6.5.2 Manual Fire Alarm Stations
Manual fire alarm stations shall be of the break glass push button operated type and displayable
on the central fire alarm control panel if activated.
The boxes shall be painted red with white or black lettering in Arabic and in English.
When operating a manual station, the pushed button shall remain down and the alarm contacts
closed until the station is reset by opening the front, replacing the broken-glass and closing the
front again.
Inside buildings, manual fire alarm stations shall be located on floors and at building exits
following the normal exit paths. At least one manual station shall be provided on each floor or
exit.
For outdoor areas, the manual fire alarm stations shall be wall- or post mounted, designed
according to protection class IP65 with sun shed and located at the nearest entry / exit points of
the protected areas.
Manual Extinguishing Release Stations - Manual gas release units must be Push & Pull type only,
installed near each Exit of gas protected room.
Manual release stations for releasing extinguishing agent shall require two distinct actions (Push
and Pull) to operate and coloured in yellow Manual release push buttons located outdoor shall be
rated for outdoor use and additionally housed in a weatherproof IP 65 rated housing with glass
door without lock, marked with appropriate caution / operating instructions
Auto / Manual Selector units to be installed near each Entry of gas protected room
6.5.3 Smoke detection system

Smoke detectors installed and used to prevent smoke spread by initiating control of fans, dampers,
doors, and other equipment shall be classified in the following manner:
• Area detectors that are installed in the related smoke compartments
• Detectors that are installed in the air duct systems
To prevent the recirculation of dangerous quantities of smoke, a detector approved for air duct use
shall be installed on the supply side of air-handling systems.
Area smoke detectors within smoke compartments shall be permitted to be used to control the
spread of smoke by initiating operation of doors, dampers, and other equipment.
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The selection and placement of smoke detectors shall take into account both the performance
characteristics of the detector and the areas into which the detectors are to be installed to prevent
nuisance and unintentional alarms or improper operation after installation.
The location of smoke detectors shall be based on an evaluation of potential ambient sources of
smoke, moisture, dust, or fumes, and electrical or mechanical influences, to minimize nuisance
alarms.
In addition to temperature, humidity, and velocity variations, smoke detectors are also affected by
common environmental conditions as mechanical vibration, electrical interference, presence of
aerosols and other environmental influences.
Smoke detectors shall not be installed where following conditions exist:
• Temperature is below 0°C
• Temperature is above 38°C
• Relative Humidity is above 93%
• Air velocity is greater than 1.5 m/s.
The location and spacing of smoke detectors shall be based upon the smoke flows due to the plume
and ceiling jet produced by the fire, as well as any pre-existing ambient airflows that could exist
in the protected compartment.
Smoke detector location and spacing shall take into consideration the following features:
• Ceiling shape and surface
• Ceiling height
• Configuration of material content in the area
• Combustion characteristics of the fuel load in the area
• Compartment ventilation
• Ambient temperature, pressure, altitude, humidity and atmosphere.
Smoke detectors shall not be located directly in the airstream of supply registers; smoke detector
spacing in high air movement areas shall be in accordance with the following Table:
MINUTES PER AIR CHANGES SPACING PER
AIR CHANGE PER HOUR DETECTOR
1 60 11.61
2 30 23.23
3 20 34.84
4 15 46.45
5 12 58.06
6 10 69.68
7 8.6 81.29
8 7.5 83.61
9 6.7 83.61
10 6 83.61
If the intent is to protect against specific hazard, detectors shall be placed closer to the hazard.
6.5.4 Installation
Installation and single component positioning shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 Standard.
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6.5.5 Multi-sensor detectors
Because of the device-specific, software-driven solution of multi-criteria detectors to reduce
unwanted alarms and improve detector response to a nonspecific fire source, location and spacing
criteria included with manufacturer’s guidelines and listed design manual shall be followed.
Generally, the smoke and heat alarms must be installed:
• On the ceiling, as central as possible in the room
• Sited 300 mm from walls and light fittings – this ensures the alarm is out of any ‘dead air’ spaces where
the airflow may be blocked
• Placed within 3 m of every escape door to ensure audibility
6.5.6 Smoke detector systems
Smoke detector works by continuously drawing air into a distributed pipe network via a high-
efficiency aspirator; the air sample then passes through a dual-stage filter:
• the first stage removes dust and dirt from the air sample before it enters the laser detection chamber
• the second, ultra-fine stage provides an additional clean-air supply to keep the detector’s optical
surfaces free from contamination, ensuring consistent absolute detection and long detector life as well
as minimizing nuisance alarms.
From the filter, the air sample goes through the detection chamber where it is exposed to a laser
light source; when there’s smoke, light is scattered within the detection chamber and is instantly
identified by the highly sensitive receiver system. The signal is then processed and presented via
a bar-graph display, alarm threshold indicators and/or graphic display.
VESDA detectors are able to communicate this information to a fire alarm control panel, a
software management system or a building management system via relays or a High-Level
Interface (HLI).
In planning a pipe network, shall take into consideration the following:
• Have an understanding of the area to be protected
• Understand the environmental conditions of the protected area
• Identify any forced air ventilation and air flows (fans, air conditioners etc.)
• Take into account any customer specifications
• Determine if the design needs to address:
o Return air grille sampling
o Make use of ceiling and under floor voids
o Consideration for high ceilings and stratification effect
o Any requirement for focused detection
The objective of mapping the pipe network is to determine the placement of sampling holes and
to optimize the location of the VESDA detector with a view to minimizing the pipe length,
minimizing the number of bends and elbows used.
6.5.6.1 Sampling Hole Conventions
The typical maximum size for a fire zone is 2000 m2 (20 000 sq.ft).
The maximum area covered by a sample point is 104 m2 (1120 sq.ft).
The sample hole will not be more than 5.1 m from walls (16 ft).
The maximum space between sampling holes is 10.2 meters (33 ft).
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A sample point shall not be more than 7.2 meters (23 ft) from any point in the room.
Plot the remaining sampling holes for the row, normally spaced at equal distance from each other.
Plot sampling holes in equidistant parallel rows to form squares; if the area to be plotted is
irregularly shaped a combination of square and/or rectangular plotting may be required.
6.5.6.2 Pipe network
Each site presents its own unique set of parameters which the pipe network must meet. Some
factors likely to influence pipe network design are:
• Level of protection required
• The area to be covered
• The environmental conditions
• The layout (of plant, machinery, equipment or furniture)
• Airflows
• External influences
• Special equipment to be protected
• Combustibility of material (construction and stored).
The pipe network design parameters for each of these detectors may vary according to site
conditions and requirements.
6.6 FIRE BLANKETS
Fire blankets and further rescue equipment shall be provided as required in all switchgear rooms,
kitchens and at the substation entrance.
6.7 CABLE PENETRATION SEALS
All control and power cables penetrating openings in fire resistant walls or ceilings shall be sealed
with an approved sealing system, consisting of fire resistant materials providing a fire resistance
for a minimum of 90 minutes.
For all cable penetrations, a sealing system as described in Specification S-CIV-CAB, shall be
provided.
Very small penetrations for single cables may be sealed only with approved plasticised filling
material.
The sealing system shall be tight against fire, Smoke/Heat and or combined and spray water, shall
also be non-ageing, non-hydroscopic and non-toxic, shall not contain any solvents or asbestos and
shall not be harmful to the environment.
The fire resistant/retardant coating shall be applied on both sides of the sealing board(s) as well as
on both sides of the penetrating cables including cable trays, ladders and supports, if any, to an
extend as required by the test certificate.
However, coating of the cables and trays shall be on both sides for a minimum length of 500 mm
or, in compliance with certified manufacturer’s recommendation if required, more than 500 mm.
Future laying of additional cables through the sealing system and back fitting must be possible
with easy means.
Sealing located in floors or any other walking areas shall be protected against footsteps with
suitable covers like chequered plates or gratings.
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For cable penetrations, which shall be particularly gas- and/or water-tight, a special cable transit
system shall be provided. This system shall also be approved from an independent approval
institute and the installation shall be as required and laid down in a test certificate.
Sealing of cable penetrations with ordinary mortar / bentonite is not acceptable.
A plate shall be attached on the wall or ceiling next to each cable penetration, identifying the
manufacturer, type of seal, approval certificate number, date of installation, etc. for the sealing
system.
During construction works and for temporary use only, cable penetrations may be sealed with
approved non-combustible, flexible and fire-resistant pillows.
6.8 FIRE RESISTANT/RETARDANT COATING OF CABLES
LV cables for the firefighting system shall be in accordance to Specification S-CAB-LV-CON
6.9 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS
Emergency Exit Lights shall be approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC and shall be of the maintained
type (always ON with battery back-up).
All Emergency and Exit lights shall be self-contained and monitored by an addressable controller.
Emergency lights must be non-maintained& Exit lights to be maintained type.
6.10 OVERVIEW FIRE PROTECTION SUBSTATION
Following table gives a general overview of fire detection and firefighting systems to be provided
in the main areas and rooms present inside public distribution and switching substations:
Building/Area/Equipment to be Protected Fire Fighting Installations
Switchgear room 1) Portable CO2 fire
extinguisher(s)
2) Portable Dry Chemical fire
extinguishers
3) Ventilation (only if
batteries are present)
Oil filled transformers up to 1500 kVA 1) Wheeled CO2
extinguishers
2) Portable CO2
extinguisher(s)
Cable trenches (In-Accessible Type) 1) Fire barriers approx. at
every 40 m with fire
stopping at the cable
penetration
Cable trenches 1) Fire barriers approx. every
(Accessible type) 60 m and fire stopping at
cable penetrations
6.11 CORROSION PROTECTION

All metal parts shall be protected against corrosion according to general reference S-GEN-COR.
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7 TEST
In the following chapter the list of the tests to be performed at the manufacture’s premises, and/or
on site before the energization are described.
Although not expressly described below, the tests on each individual fire protection system shall
be performed according to NFPA 25 lasted edition and whit the specific reference standards for
each individual system.
7.1 SITE TESTS
7.1.1 Fire detection system

Fire detection system tests shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of standards
NFPA 72, as well as the provisions indicated by the manufacturer of each individual
system/component.
The Fire alarm equipment, including various subunits, shall be completely wired and
interconnected for the purpose of integrated tests.
Fire and fault alarm conditions shall be simulated on each line and channel and the complete
operational sequence shall be checked.
The channels shall be tested for their capability for various detector combinations and types of
detectors.
The following acceptance tests shall be apart from the standard or routine tests should be normally
conducted by the supplier after the installation of the complete system:
• Testing of each component like smoke detectors, Heat detectors etc., by physical simulation
• Functional tests of the microcontroller-based fire alarm panel
• Zone alarm. Test, fault detection test etc
• Single Fire Alarm, Multiple alarms in single loop & multiple loops
• Single fault and Multiple faults (Earth fault, open circuit and short circuit fault)
• Multiple alarms & Multiple faults
• The Mock trial of the complete Fire Detection and Alarms system
• Mains failure performance
• System diagnostic tests
• UPS consistency test
• Open/Short circuit of each detectors, sounder circuit to be tested etc
• System response time, time taken for sound mute/ acknowledge & reset actions at various locations etc.
shall be checked.
The reliable operation of the supplied FAS has to be demonstrated after testing and commissioning
by conducting a test run of the entire system for one week (24x7), during which no failure of the
system shall occur.
The efficient performance of a VESDA pipe network design can test by specific software,
generating acceptable values for:
• Hole % balance
• Maximum transport time
• Hole sensitivity.
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8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION
8.1 DOCUMENTATION SUPPLIED DURING THE TENDER

The technical documentations to be produced by the Supplier for the economical offer shall contain
the following items:
• The data sheet D-CIV-FIRE-DSS filled.
• Preliminary general arrangement and P&I for the complete package
• Reference list of similar system in the last 10 years.
• Data sheet of all accessories installed
• List of deviation from tender specification
8.2 DOCUMENT TO BE SUPPLIED AFTER THE ORDER
The technical documentation to be produced by the Supplier after the order shall contain the
following items:
• The technical data sheet D-CIV-FIRE-DSS filled with the design values
• Drawing of:
o Design report with details calculations
o layout and general arrangements
o P&I
o Functional drawings
o Interconnection drawing and cable list
o Detailed part list
o auxiliary circuit schematics and wirings
o Site test procedures
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9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE
9.1 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION

The Supplier is responsible for all the delivery procedures and provisions for storage of the
equipment in factory after the tests and until the transport operations.
The supplier shall pack the equipment with a suitable cases and protective measures granting the
safe delivery of the good at the final place of installation.
9.2 INSTALLATION AND ERECTION

Supplier shall have the responsibility of all the activities and shall provide for equipment and
skilled personnel for erection, commissioning and start-up.
An activity plan to be performed shall be submitted to ADDC/AADC for approval.
9.3 STORAGE
If it is needed to store machinery or materials in ADDC/AADC warehouse, Supplier shall have
to notice the condition of storage.
10 EXCEPTIONS
Possible exceptions to the present prescriptions, concerning the adoption of technical and/or
manufacturing aspects different from the ones prescribed in the present specification, can be
evaluated by ADDC/AADC.
In such a case, ADDC/AADC will take into account the opportunity to require additional tests
with regard to the technical/manufacturing proposed solutions.
Such exceptions can be approved by ADDC/AADC.
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3.1 ADDC/AADC SPECIFICATIONS

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3.3 REGULATION AND LAW

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6.5.1 Fire Alarm Panels

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6.11 CORROSION PROTECTION

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