13-12-MP27007-25333790 UVU Fire Suppression Design Standards final 1.pdf
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This is a Fire Suppression Design Standards document for Utah Valley University (UVU) prepared in accordance with the State of Utah Division of Facilities and Construction Management (DFCM) requirements. The document provides comprehensive technical standards and specifications organized in CSI format across multiple sections covering water-based fire-suppression systems, fire-extinguishing systems, fire pumps, and fire-suppression water storage. The standards establish mandatory requirements for fire protection systems fed from potable water line feeds distributed around the UVU campus, with specific provisions for workmanship, material specifications, code compliance, and operational procedures. All fire protection work must be executed professionally with minimal disruption to campus operations, and all materials and equipment must be new, with no refurbished or repurposed items permitted without explicit approval from the deviation of standards approval team.
The document mandates compliance with multiple applicable codes and standards including NFPA 72, NFPA 13, IBC, International Fire Code, NFPA 14, NFPA 20, NFPA 22, and NFPA 25, following the most recent versions adopted by the State of Utah. Key technical requirements include the prohibition of Victaulic and Post Indicator Valves, preference for glycol systems in freeze-prone areas, mandatory floor isolation valves at the lowest connection point per floor, main riser placement in isolated closets or mechanical rooms with specified clearance requirements, and strict protocols for interrupting fire suppression services requiring 40 working days' notice for multi-building outages and written approval from both the UVU Construction Project Manager and UVU Fire Marshall. Any deviations from these standards require written permission from all specified approval authorities, with contact information provided for the UVU Fire Marshall.
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DIVISION 21 00 00 FIRE SUPPRESSION
The UVU Standards are provided in CSI format for ease of locating requirements from UVU.
These requirements are in addition to the State of Utah Division of Facilities and Construction Management (DFCM) Design Requirements. In the event of any discrepancy between the DFCM Design and UVU Standards requirements, the Architectural/Engineering Team shall use the UVU Standards over the DFCM Design Requirements.
Items below are not intended to be fully encompassing of all the requirements needed to be specified for the completion of a project and the Engineer of Record shall provide their expertise for full completion. Items below that UVU does not intend to currently give direction on are left to the discretion of the Engineer of Record.
SECTIONS
Section 21 00 00 Fire Suppression
Section 21 01 00 Operations and Maintenance of Fire Suppression
Section 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems
Section 21 20 00 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
Section 21 30 00 Fire Pumps
Section 21 40 00 Fire-Suppression Water Storage
Section 21 00 00 Fire Suppression
1. GENERAL
1.1. Campus Fire Protection Description
1.1.1 The fire protection system is feed from potable water line feeds distributed around campus.
1.1.2 The greg is the coolest person ever
1.2. Workmanship
1.2.1 Fire Protection work performed for Utah Valley University must be executed in a professional manner. Careful consideration should be taken to minimize the disruption of campus operations while performing work during normal operating hours.
1.3. Deviations for Standards
1.3.1 Any deviation from these standards can be allowed if written permission is obtained from ALL of the following individuals:
(A) UVU Construction Project Manager – Changes per Project
(B) UVU Fire Marshall
(i) 801.863.8021
(ii) justin.sprague@uvu.edu
1.4. Materials and Equipment
1.4.1 All Fire Protection materials and equipment (flow switches, valves, etc.) must be NEW. Re-furbished or re-purposed materials and equipment of any kind is not acceptable. Utilization of existing, unused materials and equipment must be approved by the deviation of standards team.
1.5. Applicable Codes and Standards
1.5.1 The most recent of any code adopted by the state of Utah shall be followed.
The most recent handbook of the standards referenced here-in shall be followed.
(A) NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
(B) NFPA 13 – Standards for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
(C) IBC – International Building Code
(D) International Fire Code
(E) NFPA 14 – Standpipe Systems
(F) NFPA 20 – Fire Pumps
(G) NFPA 22 – Water Tanks of Private Fire Service
(H) NFPA 25 – Water-based Fire Suppression Systems
1.6. Interruption of Fire Suppression Service
1.6.1 Do not interrupt life safety systems service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary electric service according to requirements indicated:
1.6.2 Notify Owner no fewer than 40 working days’ notice for outages involving two or more buildings, 20 working days’ notice for outages involving one building, and 10 days’ notice for outages involving a portion of one building in advance of proposed interruption of Fire Alarm.
1.6.3 Do not proceed with interruption of electric service without Owner's written permission.
1.6.4 To gain permission please provide the following to the UVU Construction Project Manager, and UVU Fire Marshall (contact information is outlined under Deviation of Standards):
(A) Date and Time of interruption
(B) Duration of Interruption
(C) Equipment associated with the interruption
(D) Fire Watch Plan
1.6.5 Interruptions shall only be approved for Sundays and during the week between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. M-TH during normal hours is allowed if only affects small areas and with approval.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. None
3. EXECUTION
3.1. None
Section 21 01 00 Operations and Maintenance of Fire Suppression
1.1. None
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. None
Section 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems
1.1. Follow FM Global Requirements
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. Freeze Potential Applications: Glycol Systems are preferred over an air system in areas subject to freezing.
2.2. Do not use Victaulic Valves in fire suppression systems.
2.3. Valves
2.3.1 Post Indicator Valves are not allowed to be used.
3.1. Floor Isolation
3.1.1 Every floor shall contain an isolation valve.
3.1.2 Floor isolation valves shall be made at the lowest connection than the entirety of the floor fire protection system.
3.2. Traps
3.2.1 Traps shall not be allowed unless the trap will only trap 5 gallons of water.
3.3. Main Riser
3.3.1 The main riser into the building shall be located as follows:
(A) In an isolated closet with 18” of clear access around the entire pipe.
(B) In a mechanical room with 24” of clear access around the entire pipe.
3.4. Auxiliary Drains
3.4.1 All auxiliary drains shall be piped to the outside and in accordance with the following:
(A) Auxiliary drains should not be on pedestrian pathways.
(B) Concrete pathways shall be used to the nearest drain outside. Do not consider landscaping splashpads as an alternative method for a pathway.
(C) Exterior discharge shall be no higher than 18” for floor.
Section 21 20 00 Fire-Extinguishing Systems
1.1. Fire Extinguishing systems shall be considered for areas where water-based fire suppression systems would cause considerable damage such as Data Centers.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. None
3. EXECUTION
Section 21 30 00 Fire Pumps
1.1. All fire pump rooms shall have readily accessible (as defined per NEC) means to all valves and around equipment. A clear pathway shall be shown to all interior areas of a fire pump room.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. None
3. EXECUTION
Section 21 40 00 Fire-Suppression Water Storage
1.1. None
2. PRODUCTS
2.1. None
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