SECTION 15375

STANDPIPE AND HOSE SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

SECTION INCLUDES

Standpipe system.

Fire department connection.

PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION

Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping: Piping and valves.

RELATED SECTIONS

Section 10522 - Fire Extinguishers, Cabinets, and Accessories.

Section 15190 - Mechanical identification.

Section 15310 - Fire Protection Piping.

Section 15330 - Sprinkler System.

Section 15380 - Fire Pumps.

REFERENCES

FM - Factory Mutual Approval Guide.

NFPA 14 - Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.

UL - Fire Protection Equipment Directory.

SUBMITTALS

Submit under provisions of Section [01300.] [______.]

Shop Drawings: Indicate supports, components, accessories, and sizes.

Product Data: Provide manufacturer's catalogue sheet for equipment indicating rough-in size, finish, and accessories.

Submit shop drawings and product data to Owner's insurance underwriter for approval. Submit proof of approval to Architect/Engineer.

Manufacturer's Installation Instruction: Indicate rough-in, assembly, and general arrangement.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit under provisions of Section [017300.] [______.]

Operation Data: Include manufacturer's data.

Maintenance Instructions: Include servicing requirements and test schedule.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Perform work in accordance with NFPA 14.

Maintain [one copy] [[_____] copies] of [each] document on site.

QUALIFICATIONS

Installer: Company specializing in performing the work of this Section with minimum [_______] years [documented] experience.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to [applicable fire] [_____] code and [NFPA 14] [_____] for standpipe and hose system.

Equipment and Components: Bear [UL] [or] [FM] [_____] label or marking.

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Conform to NFPA 14 for installation and testing of standpipe system.

Provide certificate of compliance from authority have jurisdiction indicating approval of field acceptance tests.

DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver, store, protect, and handle products to site under provisions of Section [01600.] [_______.]

Deliver and store product in shipping packaging until installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

[_____________________________] Product [____________].

[_____________________________] Product [____________].

[_____________________________] Product [____________].

Substitutions: Under provisions of Section [01600.] [______].

EQUIPMENT

Hose Cabinet:

Style:	[Recessed] [Semi-recessed] [Surface] mounted.

Tub:	16 gage (1.6 mm) thick steel, prepared for pipe and accessory rough-in.

Door: 12 gage (2.7 mm) thick steel, [flush,] [glazed,] [with 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick wired glass full panel,] hinged, positive latch device.

Finish: [Prime Coated] [Enamelled, color [______] [as selected]] [Laminate, color [______]].

Model: [_________] manufactured by [_______________.]

Hose Rack: [Steel;] [__________;] with polished chrome finish; [swivel] [stationary] type with pins and water stop.

Hose: [50] [75] [100] [_____] feet ([15] [23] [30] [_____] m) of [unlined linen] [latex lined linen] [rubber lined synthetic] [____________] hose; mildew and rot-resistant.

Nozzle: [Brass,] [Plastic] [_____,] chrome plated; combination fog, straight stream, and adjustable shut-off.

Angle Valve: [Hydrolator] [_____] type, [1-1/2] [_____] inch ([40] [_____] mm) nominal size; refer to Section 15310.

Fire Department Outlet Valve: Angle type; [brass] [chrome plated] [_____] finish; 2-1/2 inch (65 mm) size, thread to match fire department hardware, [300] [_____] psig ([2] [_____] MPa) working pressure, with threaded cap and chain of same material and finish; refer to Section 15310.

Fire Department Connection:

Type: [Flush mounted wall type with [brass] [chrome plated] finish.] [Free standing type with ductile iron pedestal [brass] [chrome plated] [red enamel] finish.]

Outlets:	[Two] [_____] way with thread size to suit fire department hardware; threaded dust cap and chain of matching material and finish.

Drain: [3/4] [_____] inch ([19] [_____] mm) automatic drip, [outside] [connected to drain].

Label: "Standpipe - Fire Department Connection".

Fire Extinguisher

Pump Tank: [Copper] [Galvanized steel] [Red plastic] container, [2-1/2] [5] gallon ([11] [22] Liters) capacity, with positive displacement pump and discharge hose, with [2A] [4A] rating.

Carbon Dioxide: Hose and horn discharge, self-closing lever or squeeze grip operated, insulated handle, [5] [___] pound ([2.2] [___] kg) capacity with [5BC] [____] rating.

Multi-Purpose Dry Chemical: Pressurized with hose and shut-off nozzle or integral shut-off nozzle, [5-1/2] [10] [___] pound ([2.2] [4.5] [___] kg) capacity, with

[2A: 10BC] [4A: 60BC] [_______] rating.

PART 3 EXECUTION

INSTALLATION

Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

Install in accordance with NFPA 14 for standpipe and hose systems.

Locate and secure hose cabinet plumb and level. Establish top of cabinet (inside horizontal) surface [_____] inches ([_____] mm) above finished floor.

Locate angle valve in cabinet at [60] [_____] inches [1500] [_____] mm) above floor. [Locate fire department connection below angle valve and not closer than 4 inches (100 mm) from side or bottom of cabinet.]

Locate [pump tank] [carbon monoxide] [dry chemical] fire extinguisher in cabinet.

Connect standpipe system to water source ahead of domestic water connection.

Where static pressure exceeds [100] [_____] psi ([690] [_____] kPa) at any hose station, provide pressure reducing valve to prevent pressure on hose exceeding [90] [_____] psi ([620] [_____] kPa).

Provide two way fire department outlet connection on roof.

Flush entire system of foreign matter.

SYSTEM TEST

Hydrostatically test entire system in accordance with NFPA 14.

Test shall be witnessed by [Fire Marshall] [authority having jurisdiction] [Owner's insurance underwriter] [Architect/Engineer] [_____________________________].

END OF SECTION