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Preliminary & Final Hangar Fire Suppression/Detection Acceptance Testing (PAT & FAT)

Testing

At a minimum, provide the testing and reports outlined in this section. Coordinate testing personnel as required to demonstrate the coordination and communication of the fire protection systems through full functional testing. Independent testing of each individual fire protection system is not a substitute to the functional testing requirements. E.g. Depressing the stop button and witnessing the de-energizing of the solenoid, does not adequately demonstrate the flow control valve will stop the foam/water under full flow.

Testing Personnel

Provide a Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) meeting the requirements of UFC 3-600-01 for the witnessing and/or review of testing/reports as outlined in this section.

At a minimum, provide a factory authorized representative for the startup and/or testing of the following systems as outlined below:

• Fire Suppression System (Preliminary and Final Testing)

• Foam Proportioning System (Preliminary and Final Testing)

• Fire Pump System, When Provided (Start Up)

• Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System (FACU/ACU) (Preliminary and Final Testing)

• Foam/Water Releasing System Releasing Service Fire Alarm Control Unit (RSFACU)

(Preliminary and Final Testing)

• Foam/Water Discharge Testing Plan

• Provide a testing plan certified by the FPE that includes the following:

• Who will perform the testing and who will be the onsite factory authorized representatives.

• As a minimum the following personnel are required to be present:

• Prime Contractor

• Fire Protection Engineer

• Underground pipe Installer

• Aboveground pipe Installer

• Fire Suppression System Installer (NICET)

• Fire Alarm Installer (NICET)

• Manufacture’s Representatives

• Fire Pump/Controller Representative

• Foam System Representative

• Triple IR manufacturer

• HVAC (for duct detection)

• What are the safety precautions taken during testing.

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• How will the foam/water system be tested to demonstrate the performance criteria has been met.

• How will the event be recorded for future review. (use blow horn that can be heard during video for foam flow to signal start of timer. Start of timer is when manual foam release station is pulled)

• What are the testing procedures to demonstrate the coordination and communication of the fire protection systems associated with the foam/water discharge.

• How will the hangar bay be protected during the discharge of foam.

• How will the foam be captured during the discharge and disposed.

Preliminary Testing

Provide acceptance testing for the fire suppression and fire alarm systems complying with NFPA 11, 13, 20, 24, and 72 as applicable. At a minimum, provide the following preliminary testing reports.

• Contractor’s Material and Testing Certificate for Underground Piping per NFPA 13 and

24. Provide photos of installation prior to burial. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping per NFPA 13 for each riser, manifold, and fire department connection. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• Fire pump test report demonstrating compliance with NFPA 20 acceptance testing criteria. Where a concentrate pumping system is also provided, demonstrate compliance with NFPA 11 and 20 acceptance testing criteria. (Reviewed by FPE)

• With the use of a time stamped video, demonstrate the performance criteria for foam coverage is within the limitations upon the actuation of a manual foam releasing station.

The use of foam concentrate for this test is required to demonstrate preliminary compliance. The floor must be dry when performing this test. (Witnessed by the FPE)

• Demonstrate the performance criteria for opening and closing the flow control valve is met upon actuation of the manual foam stop stations. A water only test is acceptable.

(Witnessed by the FPE)

• Provide the residual pressure at the most remote nozzle or generator with only the foam/water system operating. Provide the inlet and outlet pressures of the flow control valve and inductor. A water only test is acceptable. Use this information to verify the hydraulic performance of the system. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• Provide a proportioning system test report demonstrating compliance in accordance with NFPA 11. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• System record of Inspection and Testing, Notification appliance supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing, Initiating Device Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing, Interface Component Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing, and

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Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing per NFPA 72 for the FACU and RSFACU. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• Test the mass notification system in accordance with the requirements of UFC 4-021-01.

At a minimum provide sound power levels (Decibel A Weighted Scale (dbA)) and intelligibility scores (CIS) throughout the facility. Submit drawing or table indicating dbA levels and CIS scores throughout each space. (Reviewed by the FPE)

• 100% Circuit Integrity Testing of devices (open, short, ground on 100% of devices)

• Demonstrate the functionality of the fire alarm system is in compliance with the FACU and RFSACU functional matrixes. (Witnessed by the FPE)

• Demonstrate the performance requirements of the optical flame detector coverage has been met through pan fire acceptance testing. Use the expected fuel in a 2 ft. x 2 ft. (610 mm x 610 mm) test pan, with closable lid. The use of a cleaner burning fuel may be used where acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Refer to Figure E-17 - Example of Fire Pan, for Acceptance Test of Optical Detectors. At a minimum, place the test fire in each designated aircraft parking position. To pass, all detectors within the cone-of-vision of this test fire must activate within 30 seconds of full fire development (minimum of three). Centered the test fire 10 ft. (3.0 m) outside the hangar bay opening.

To pass, no detectors should active after 30 seconds of full fire development. Allow time for adjustments in positioning of the triple IR detection by the triple IR manufacturer.

(witnessed by the FPE)

Request for Final Testing

Provide a break-in period of at least 14 consecutive days after the FACU and RSFACU have been enabled, prior to any final testing. Provide a written request for a final test from the FPE, after preliminary testing is complete, adjustments have been made to the system, and the system is ready for service.

Final Testing

Final testing to be witnessed by the AHJ, as defined by UFC 1-200-01. (E.g. For an Air Force project the AHJ is the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Operations Director (AFCEC/CO), even if the project is constructed by NAVFAC or the Army Corps of Engineers. AFCEC/CO would witness final testing in this example.) The final testing may be witnessed by an in writing delegated representative at the discretion of the AHJ. With the exception of system flushing and hydrostatic testing, repeat preliminary tests during the final testing at the discretion of the AHJ.

Correct system failures or other deficiencies identified during the final testing and retest in the presence of the AHJ, at their discretion.

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Final Testing Sequence of Events

AFCEC/CO FPE or their in writing designated FPE will be on site to witness all FATs. The following procedure of events can be expected

• Contractor led safety briefing

• Battery test (first thing after safety briefing). We will verify time with alarm center and then complete battery test based on time stamped from alarm center. (dbA and intelligibility test completed during the battery test)

• Fire alarm/suppression device circuit integrity testing to include HVAC (100% of every device required at time of PAT and witnessed by a government POC (fire department or government FPE and DOR). This must be completed and witness by a government representative for 100% of devices during PAT. It is not a contractor self-check.

• Live propane fire tests (coordinate fire department is present and with triple IR manufacturer to ensure device is on site).

• Water test (test the stop stations during the water test.)

• Flow foam (safety briefing conducted before foam test with written accountability of all who enter the hangar area)

Figure E-17: Example of Fire Pan, for Acceptance Test of Optical

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