SPRINKLER PIPEWORK | Pre-Commissioning Checklist
Sprinkler systems are essential to fire safety in buildings, and ensuring their proper functioning is crucial. To achieve this, the project team, comprising the client, … Read More
Sprinkler systems are essential to fire safety in buildings, and ensuring their proper functioning is crucial. To achieve this, the project team, comprising the client, … Read More
If you refer to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, commonly known as ‘NFPA 13’, Section 29.2.1.1 notes: All new or modified sprinkler … Read More
Upon completion of any new Gaseous / Clean Agent System installation or modifications to an existing system, there will be a requirement to complete a … Read More
This FM 200 / Gas Suppression Pre-Functional Test Checklist can be used and completed throughout the project and its different stages covering: Once the Pre-Functional … Read More
The most common type of FM200 System seen is a total flooding, automatically operated one using zoned smoke heads, installed at a high level and … Read More
When installing a fixed firefighting gas extinguishing system, under NFPA 2001 and BS EN 15004-1, there is a requirement to complete a Room Integrity/Enclosure Test. … Read More
The best definition for a Clean Agent is by NFPA 2001. It describes it as “a volatile or gaseous fire extinguishant that is electrically nonconducting … Read More
To monitor the quality of the FM-200 pipework throughout different stages and before testing and commissioning works taking place, checklists will be completed by the … Read More
Upon completion of any new FM200 pipework installation or modifications to an existing system, there will be a requirement to complete a pressure [40 psi … Read More
NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems stipulates that an FM-200™ system should be maintained and inspected regularly to ensure that the system … Read More
To help manage and reduce the risk to life and property from fire damage, buildings should be fitted with automatic fire sprinkler systems. The NFPA … Read More
The FM-200™ Fire Suppression System is a registered trademark of Dupont, and also known as HFC-227ea [Heptafluoropropane], is a halocarbon clean agent, that is waterless, … Read More
This General Pipework checklist can be used and completed throughout the project and its different stages covering: Once the pre-functional checks have been completed, including … Read More
Under ASHRAE Guideline 1.1 – HVAC&R Technical Requirements for the Commissioning Process 3 types of commissioning checklists are required to fully deliver the commissioning process, … Read More
Smoke dampers are used when there is a need to install a smoke control system to protect the integrity of any fire barriers and to … Read More
Fire dampers are an integral part of a building’s fire protection system and are required as part of local and country codes. This article will … Read More
Learn all about Hydrostatic or Hydraulic Pressure Testing, a non-destructive test that ensures the integrity of hydraulic pipework systems or vessels with no pressure loss or leaks.