Fire Supperssion Standpipes
Fire Supperssion Standpipes
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes piping and equipment for the following building systems:
1. Automatic wet-type, Class III standpipes.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Hose Connection: Valve with threaded outlet matching fire hose coupling thread
for attaching fire hose.
B. Hose Station: Hose connection, fire hose rack, and fire hose.
A. Verify the design of standpipes for compliance with NFPA, and obtain approval
from Engineer and authorities having jurisdiction. Include minimum and
maximum residual pressures at hydraulically remote outlets according to the
following:
1. DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) Hose Connections: 450 kPa (65 psig) minimum and 690
kPa (100 psig) maximum.
2. DN65 (NPS 2-1/2) Hose Connections: 690 kPa (100 psig) minimum and
1200 kPa (175 psig) maximum.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
1. Pipe and fitting materials and methods of joining for standpipe piping.
2. Pipe hangers and supports.
3. Valves, including specialty valves, accessories, and devices.
4. Alarm devices. Include electrical data.
5. Air compressors. Include electrical data.
6. Fire department connections. Include type; number, size, and arrangement
of inlets; caps and chains; size and direction of outlet; escutcheon and
marking; and finish.
7. Hose connections. Include size, type, and finish.
8. Hose stations. Include size, type, and finish of hose connections; type and
length of fire hoses; finish of fire hose couplings; type, material, and finish
of nozzles; and finish of rack.
B. Welding certificates.
C. Field Test Reports and Certificates: As specified in "Field Quality Control" and
"Commissioning" Articles in Part 3 of this Section. Indicate and interpret test
results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in
NFPA 14. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground
Piping" and "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping."
D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For each type of standpipe specialty to include
in emergency, operation and maintenance manuals specified in Division 1
including interface with fire alarm system for local and remote system status
monitoring and trouble.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. Automatic Wet-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 (DN 40) or
DN 25 hose stations and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose connections. Has open water-
supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying water demand.
A. Refer to Part 3 "Piping Applications" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting,
and joining materials.
2.3 PIPES
B. Standard-Weight Steel Pipe: ERW pipe / ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E Grade B
Schedule 40 in DN150 (NPS 6) and smaller, and Schedule 30 in DN200 (NPS 8)
and larger.
C. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, ASME B16.9, or ASME B16.11.
(1) Rigid Type: Housings shall be cast with offsetting, angle-pattern bolt pads
to provided system rigidity and support and hanging in accordance with
NFPA 13.
(a) 32mm to 100mm: “Installation ready” stab-on design for direct ‘stab’
installation onto grooved end pipe without prior field disassembly and
no loose parts.
(2) Flexible Type: Use in seismic areas where required by NFPA 13.
(a) 50mm to 200mm: “Installation ready” stab-on design for direct ‘stab’
installation onto grooved end pipe without prior field disassembly and
no loose parts.
F. Flange adapters shall be galvanized ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, flat
faced, designed for incorporating flanged components with Class 125 or 150 bolt-
hole patterns to a grooved piping system.
1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges:
Full-face gaskets.
2. Class 250, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 300, Steel Raised-Face Flanges:
Ring-type gaskets.
D. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise
indicated.
B. Gate Valves, DN50 (NPS 2) and Smaller: UL 262; cast-bronze, threaded ends;
solid wedge; OS&Y; and rising stem.
C. Gate Valves, DN65 (NPS 2-1/2) and Larger: iron body, bronze mounted, taper
wedge, OS&Y, and rising stem. Include replaceable, bronze, wedge facing rings
and flanged ends.
D. Swing Check Valves, DN50 (NPS 2) and Smaller: MSS SP-80, Class 150; bronze
or Brass body with bronze disc and threaded ends.
E. Swing Check Valves, DN65 (NPS 2-1/2) and Larger: cast-iron body and bolted
cap, with bronze disc or cast-iron disc with bronze-disc ring and flanged ends.
F. Split-Clapper Check Valves, DN100 (NPS 4) and Larger: cast-iron body with
rubber seal, bronze-alloy discs, and stainless-steel spring and hinge pin.
B. Ball Drip Valves: automatic drain valve, DN20 (NPS 3/4), ball check device with
threaded ends.
C. Pressure-Reducing Valves:
(4) Outlet: Threaded with or without adapter having male hose threads.
(6) Finish: Polished chrome plated where exposed to view or Rough brass or
bronze.
A. Manual Control Stations: Hydraulic operation, with union, DN15 (NPS 1/2) pipe
nipple, and bronze or brass ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled
"MANUAL CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held
closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.
A. Description: 2070-kPa (300-psig) minimum pressure rating, brass, hose valve for
connection of fire hose. Include 45-degree angle pattern design; female NPS inlet
and male hose outlet; and lugged cap, gasket, and chain. Include DN 25, DN40 or
DN65 (NPS 1-1/2 or NPS 2-1/2) as indicated, and hose valve threads according to
NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department threads.
A. Description: semiautomatic hose stations. Include brass, rack nipple; hose rack;
and the following features:
2. Threads and Gaskets: NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department
threads.
3. Flow-Restricting Devices: DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) or DN25 brass, adjustable for
DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) fire hose inlet.
4. Fire Hose: NFPA 1961, lined fire hose with couplings, gaskets, and nozzle.
Include the following fire hose materials:
a. Jacket: Combination of natural and synthetic threads.
b. Lining: Rubber, or combination of rubber and plastic compounds
b. Cover: Rubber, plastic, or combination of rubber and plastic
compounds.
5. Mountings: Pipe clamp or wall bracket for freestanding units.
6. Mountings: Pipe escutcheon for cabinet-mounted units.
Contains one multipurpose Dry-Chemical Type (FE-14.5-kg (10-lb)
nominal capacity, in enameled-steel container and Carbon-Dioxide Type
(FE-2): 4.5-kg (10-lb) nominal capacity, in manufacturer's standard
enameled-metal container.
B. DN65 and DN40 (NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 1-1/2) Hose Stations: DN65 (NPS 2-1/2)
hose valve with male threaded outlet, cap, and chain and DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) hose
valve; hose rack with water-retention device and pins for folded, DN40 (NPS 1-
1/2) lined hose; and DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) lined hose with swivel inlet coupling and
nozzle.
A. Fire Department Connections: cast-brass body with brass, wall, escutcheon plate;
brass, lugged caps with gaskets and brass chains; and brass, lugged swivel
connections. Include inlets with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching
local fire department sizes and threads, outlet with pipe threads, extension pipe
nipples, check devices or clappers for inlets, and escutcheon plate with marking
"AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."
A. Pressure Gauges: 90- to 115-mm diameter dial with dial range of 0 to 2070 kPa
(0 to 300 psig).
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 291. Use results for system
design calculations required in "Quality Assurance" Article in Part 1 of this
Section.
3.2 EARTHWORK
3.3 EXAMINATION
A. Examine roughing-in for hose connections and stations to verify actual locations
of piping connections before installation.
B. Examine walls and partitions for suitable thickness, fire- and smoke-rated
construction, framing for hose-station cabinets, and other conditions where hose
connections and stations are to be installed.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
B. Flanges, unions, and transition and special fittings with pressure ratings the same
as or higher than system's pressure rating may be used in aboveground
applications, unless otherwise indicated.
C. Piping between Fire Department Connections and Check Valves, and other dry-
type fire-suppression standpipe piping: Use galvanized, standard-weight steel
pipe with threaded ends; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded
joints.
D. Piping between Fire Department Connections and Check Valves, and other dry-
type fire-suppression standpipe piping: Use galvanized, standard-weight steel
pipe with grooved ends; steel, grooved-end fittings; steel, keyed couplings; and
grooved joints.
1. DN65 (NPS 2 1/2) and Smaller: Standard-weight steel pipe with threaded
ends, cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings, and threaded joints.
2. DN80 (NPS 3) and Larger : Standard-weight steel pipe with grooved ends;
steel, grooved-end fittings; steel, keyed couplings; and grooved joints.
3. Optional DN80 (NPS 3) and Larger: Standard-weight steel pipe with plain
ends, steel welding fittings, and welded joints
A. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not
indicated, the following requirements apply:
B. Steel-Piping, Grooved Joints: Use Schedule 40 steel pipe with cut or roll-grooved
ends and Schedule 30 or thinner steel pipe with roll-grooved ends; steel, grooved-
end fittings; and steel, keyed couplings. Assemble joints with couplings, gaskets,
lubricant, and bolts according to coupling manufacturer's written instructions.
Use gaskets listed for dry-pipe service for dry piping.
C. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and
special fittings that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than
system's pressure rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.
F. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
G. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and
fittings before assembly.
H. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness
suitable for water service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME
B31.9.
I. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME
B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to
remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:
2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are
corroded or damaged.
1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval
from Engineer and authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval
with Engineer before deviating from approved working plans.
D. Use approved fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains,
and reductions in pipe sizes.
E. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes DN50 (NPS 2) and smaller. Unions
are not required on flanged devices or in piping installations using grooved joints.
H. Install ball drip valves to drain piping between fire department connections and
check valves. Drain to floor drain or outside building.
J. Hangers and Supports: Comply with NFPA 13 for hanger materials. Install
according to NFPA 14.
L. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main, at each sprinkler test connection, and
at top of each standpipe. Include pressure gages with connection not less than
DN8 (NPS 1/4) and with soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe
between gage and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they
will not be subject to freezing.
C. Install listed fire-protection valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and
trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 14 and authorities having
jurisdiction.
F. Specialty Valves:
2. Alarm Valves: Install bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line
connection.
B. Install freestanding hose connections for access and minimum passage restriction.
A. Install freestanding hose stations for access and minimum passage restriction.
B. Install DN40 (NPS 1-1/2) hose-station valves with flow-restricting device, unless
otherwise indicated.
3.11 CONNECTIONS
B. Install ball drip valves at each check valve for fire department connection. Drain
to floor drain or outside building.
A. Flush, test, and inspect standpipes according to NFPA 14, "System Acceptance"
Chapter.
B. Replace piping system components that do not pass test procedures and retest to
demonstrate compliance. Repeat procedure until satisfactory results are obtained.
C. Report test results promptly and in writing to Engineer and authorities having
jurisdiction.
1. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks
and retest until no leaks exist.
2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning
controls and equipment.
3. Flush, test, and inspect standpipe systems according to NFPA 14, "System
Acceptance" Chapter.
3.14 COMMISSIONING
A. Verify that specialty valves, trim, fittings, controls, and accessories are installed
and operate correctly.
C. Verify that hose connections and fire department connections have threads
compatible with local fire department equipment.
3.15 DEMONSTRATION