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Fire Protection Evaluation Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar
Tulsa International Airport
Inspect/Evaluate Hangar Fire Protection Systems Project:
Contract:
Task Order:
11 March 2016
1239928702N Typewritten Text
Fire Protection Evaluation Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar prepared for
Tulsa International Airport Inspect/Evaluate Hangar Fire Protection Systems
Tulsa, OK
Project No.
Contract:
Task Order:
11 March 2016 prepared by
Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.
Fire Protection Engineering Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
COPYRIGHT © 2016 BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
INDEX
Tulsa International Airport Fire Protection Evaluation
Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar
Report Index Chapter Number Chapter Title
Number of Pages
1.0 Executive Summary 4
2.0 Operational Reliability Analysis 1
3.0 Evaluation of Assessment Points 7
4.0 Fire Protection System Testing and Maintenance 2
5.0 Builder Direct Conditional Ratings 1
Appendix A Applicable Codes and Standards 2 Appendix B Assessment Points 41
Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Facility Evaluation ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Reliability of Facility Systems ............................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Costs to Increase Reliability and Obtain Code Compliance ................................ 1-2
1.4 Hard Broke and Reliability Corrective Actions ................................................... 1-2
1.5 Inadvertent Foam/Water Releases ....................................................................... 1-3
1.6 Testing and Maintenance Programs ..................................................................... 1-4
2.0 OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY ANALYSIS ...................................................... 2-1
2.1 Operational Reliability Overview ........................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Operational Reliability Scores ............................................................................. 2-1
3.0 EVALUATION OF ASSESSMENT POINTS ..................................................... 3-1
3.1 Purpose of the Assessment................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Determination of ROM Cost Estimations ............................................. 3-1
3.1.2 Evaluation of Reliability and Inadvertent Discharge Mitigation .......... 3-1
3.1.3 Evaluation of Compliance with Current Codes and Standards ............. 3-1
3.2 Assessment Points and Evaluation System .......................................................... 3-2
3.3 Assessment Points Not Evaluated ........................................................................ 3-2
3.4 Corrective Actions to Reduce Inadvertent Discharges and Increase
Reliability ............................................................................................................. 3-2
3.5 Corrective Actions to Obtain Code Compliance ................................................. 3-5
3.6 Corrective Actions Not Included in the Cost Estimate ........................................ 3-5
3.7 Humidity and Temperature Requirements ........................................................... 3-6
3.7.1 Humidity and Temperature Results and Recommendations ................. 3-6
3.8 Seismic Protection Requirements ........................................................................ 3-6
3.8.1 Seismic Protection Results and Recommendations .............................. 3-7
4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE ...................... 4-1
4.1 Testing and Maintenance Overview .................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Reliability of Testing and Maintenance and Records Obtained .......................... 4-1
4.3 Testing Personnel and Qualifications .................................................................. 4-2
4.4 Testing and Maintenance Results and Recommendations ................................... 4-2
5.0 BUILDER DIRECT CONDITIONAL RATINGS ................................................. 5-1
5.1 Direct Conditional Rating Overview ................................................................... 5-1
APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT POINTS
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LIST OF TABLES
Page No.
Table 1-1: Reliability Score by Fire Protection System .......................................................... 1-1 Table 1-2: Facility ROM Cost Estimates ................................................................................. 1-2 Table 2-1: Reliability Score by Fire Protection System .......................................................... 2-1 Table 3-1: Assessment Points Not Evaluated .......................................................................... 3-2 Table 3-2: Corrective Actions to Fix Hard Broke Items ......................................................... 3-3 Table 3-3: Corrective Actions to Convert System from Manual to Automatic Mode ............ 3-3 Table 3-4: Corrective Actions to Reduce Inadvertent Discharges........................................... 3-3 Table 3-5: Corrective Actions to Reduce the Impact of Inadvertent Discharges .................... 3-4 Table 3-6: Corrective Actions to Increase System Reliability and Aircraft Protection ........... 3-4 Table 3-7: Summary of Corrective Action ROM Cost Estimates for Building 330 ................ 3-4 Table 3-8: Summary of ROM Cost Estimate for Code Compliance for Building 330............ 3-5 Table 3-9: Temperature and Humidity Limitations ................................................................. 3-6 Table 4-1: Systems and Components Reviewed ...................................................................... 4-1 Table 4-2: Reliability of Testing and Maintenance and Records Obtained ............................. 4-2 Table 4-3: Testing Personnel and Qualifications ..................................................................... 4-2 Table 5-1: Direct Conditional Ratings Scale ........................................................................... 5-1
Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar List of Abbreviations
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
Abbreviation Term/Phrase/Name
AF Air Force
AFB Air Force Base
AFCEC Air Force Civil Engineering Center
AFF Above Finished Floor
ANG Air National Guard
AFFF Aqueous Film Forming Foam
BMcD Burns & McDonnell
ETL Air Force Engineering Technical Letter
FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel
FSCP Fire System Control Panel (e.g. Releasing Panel)
HEF High Expansion Foam
Hrs Hours
LF Linear Feet
NEC National Electric Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
ROM Rough Order of Magnitude
SF Square Feet
SOW Scope of Work
T.O. Technical Order
UFC Unified Facilities Criteria
UFGS Unified Facilities Guide Specifications
Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar Executive Summary
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Facility Evaluation
This document is a summary of the fire protection systems evaluated by Alan Moore, PE from Burns &
McDonnell's Fire Protection Engineering Group on 13 August 2015 for Building 330 at Tulsa
International Airport, Tulsa, OK.
This facility was constructed in 1996 and houses F-16 aircraft. The fire protection systems were installed in 2014. The total area of this facility is approximately 16,797 sq ft where approximately 10,468 sq ft is hangar bay area. There are two hangar bays in the facility (North - Fuel Cell, and South - Corrosion
Control) with approximately 5,234 sq ft each. The hangar bays are protected with wet-pipe sprinkler systems and supplementary low level high expansion foam systems. A single wet-pipe sprinkler riser splits inside the South Hangar with separate feed mains with water flow switches extending to each individual hangar bay. Each hangar bay has a separate foam/water system. The foam/water system appears to be released by a dedicated releasing panel from manual releasing stations, waterflow from the overhead sprinkler system, or cross-zoned heat detectors. Support areas within this facility are provided with a wet-pipe sprinkler system and a fire alarm system.
Fire water is provided from a combined fire and domestic water supply provided by the city.
1.2 Reliability of Facility Systems
Table 1-1 shows the average reliability of the three fire protection systems in the facility. Further explanation on how the rankings are calculated can be found in the Base Report. In general, the scores in
Table 1-1 should be interpreted as follows:
• 100 to 99 – The system and subsystems are reliable and expected to operate as intended.
• 98 to 80 – The system and subsystems will probably operate as intended, however there is an opportunity to increase system reliability.
• 79 to 51 – The system and subsystems may not operate as intended, or may inadvertently operate leading to a nuisance alarm or inconvenience.
• 50 to 0 – The system and subsystems will not operate as intended, may fail during operation, or may operate inadvertently leading to the release of the foam/water system.
Table 1-1: Reliability Score by Fire Protection System
Fire Suppression Fire Alarm Life Safety Overall Building
Average: 83 Average: 61 Average: 91 Average: 78
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1.3 Costs to Increase Reliability and Obtain Code Compliance
Three individual cost estimates were provided for this facility in Table 1-2. These are listed in order of priority: The hard broke cost; the reliability cost; and the code compliance cost. Hard broke costs are items which need corrective action for the system to operate as intended. Reliability costs include hard broke costs, recommended corrective actions to increase the system reliability, and reduce the occurrence and impact of inadvertent operation of systems. Code compliance costs include hard broke costs, reliability costs, and the cost to bring the facility’s systems into compliance with current and forthcoming codes.
The estimates shown in Table 1-2 represent the combined estimates of fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety system repairs recommended to address hard broke, reliability, or code compliant deficiencies.
Estimates are based on RSMeans cost information, which includes the installers 10% overhead and profit on labor, equipment and materials. The estimates shown below have been modified for geographical location per RSMeans and increased for 10% for sub-contractors design, 20% for general contractor’s overhead and profit, 12% for A/E design and commissioning, 20% contingency, and 30% anticipated escalation. For a full breakdown of ROM cost estimates, see Section 3.1.1. For a list of items not included in the cost estimate below, refer to Section 3.6.
Table 1-2: Facility ROM Cost Estimates
Cost to Repair Hard Broke Items Cost to Repair Hard Broke Items and Increase Reliability Cost to Repair Hard Broke Items, Increase Reliability, and Comply with Codes
1.4 Hard Broke and Reliability Corrective Actions
During the evaluation, the facility was assessed for hard broke and reliability corrective actions. A hard broke corrective action is required to enable the fire protection system, or permit it to operate at full capacity. At the time of this assessment, there were no hard broke items that required corrective action.
In an effort to better protect the occupants, aircraft, and building, it is recommended that the foam/water releasing mechanisms be configured to activate automatically in addition to manual releasing stations.
The releasing systems in this facility are currently in automatic mode and no corrective actions are required.
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In an effort to reduce the occurrence of inadvertent operation of the foam systems, there are often times corrective actions that, when implemented, can reduce the likelihood of a false discharge. The following corrective actions are recommended to reduce the occurrence of inadvertent foam/water activations.
• Provide pressure relief valve on the hangar bay wet-pipe sprinkler riser
• Provide lock and signage on hangar inspectors test connection (connections located in the valve room) stating: 'Discharging water from this connection may release the foam system'
• Relocate hangar sprinkler system drain and test lines to areas not subject to freezing
• Provide tamper seals and signage on foam/water riser trim valve
• Cross-zone the foam system releasing mechanisms such that no single initiating device or zone can initiate foam release
• Revise the conduit such that it does not enter the top of the foam/water releasing panel
• Provide NEMA 4 foam system pull stations and backboxes with conduit looped into bottom of backbox with drain
In order for facility occupants to reduce the impact of inadvertent foam/water releases, a complete foam stop system that can halt the release of foam should be provided.
Reliability corrective actions are recommended to increase the overall reliability of the system including both the hangar bay and support areas as well as increase the level of aircraft protection. The following corrective actions are recommended to increase the reliability of the system and the level of aircraft protection.
• Provide a basket strainer upstream of the foam/water riser
• Provide 10 gallon hydraulic surge arrestors on hangar bay wet-pipe sprinkler riser and foam/water risers
• Re-pipe bladder tanks to the dry side of the foam system deluge valve to remove pressure from the bladders
• Remove or supervise the unsupervised valve on hydraulic ball valve line
• Provide Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier releasing panel and optical flame detection such that no single initiating device or zone can initiate foam release
1.5 Inadvertent Foam/Water Releases
Base personnel were interviewed regarding inadvertent foam/water releases at the facility. Knowledge or documentation of an inadvertent foam/water system release at this facility was not available.
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1.6 Testing and Maintenance Programs
The fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems were inspected for signs of routine maintenance.
When available, maintenance records were reviewed for conformance with UFC 3-601-02 regarding testing procedures and frequency. Base personnel were interviewed regarding general knowledge of the system’s operation, testing procedures and qualifications of testing personnel, and preventative maintenance programs.
In general, there is room for improvement regarding the testing and maintenance at the Base. The fire systems are one year old and therefore have not been through a full maintenance cycle. The existing testing procedures and frequency should be expanded to align better with the requirements of UFC 3-601-
02. Base personnel would benefit from additional training regarding the specifics of the system operation, testing procedures, and periodic maintenance requirements. For specific recommendations, refer to Section 4.0.
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Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar Operational Reliability Analysis
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2.0 OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY ANALYSIS
2.1 Operational Reliability Overview
In order to provide a benchmark on which to evaluate the reliability of the fire protection systems in a facility, the following operational reliability score was created. This reliability score weights the likelihood the system will operate as intend, and only when intended. The more unreliable the system is and greater the consequences upon system failure, the lower the reliability score. For additional information regarding how the reliability is calculated, refer to the Base Report.
The operational reliability score is based on a scale of 100 to 0 where:
• 100 to 99 – Indicates the system is reliable and expected to operate as intended.
• 98 to 80 – Indicates the system will probably operate as intended, however there is an opportunity to increase system reliability.
• 79 to 51 – Indicates the system may not operate as intended, or may inadvertently operate leading to a nuisance alarm or inconvenience.
• 50 to 0 – Indicates the system will not operate as intended, or may operate inadvertently leading to a release of the foam/water system.
2.2 Operational Reliability Scores
The average operational reliability score for each of the three fire protection systems and the overall facility score are shown below in Table 2-1. For a more detailed breakdown of the reliability scores, refer to the individual assessment points in Appendix B. For additional information on reliability weighting and how this facility compares to other facilities on the Base, refer to the Base Report.
Table 2-1: Reliability Score by Fire Protection System
Fire Suppression Fire Alarm Life Safety Overall Building
Average: 83 Average: 61 Average: 91 Average: 78
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Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar Evaluation of Assessment Points
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3.0 EVALUATION OF ASSESSMENT POINTS
3.1 Purpose of the Assessment
The scope of this evaluation included an assessment of fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems installed within each facility. Each system was assessed for three main objectives: The ability to reduce inadvertent discharges of the foam/water system; the ability to operate reliably as intended and designed;
and the system’s compliance with current and forthcoming codes.
3.1.1 Determination of ROM Cost Estimations
A cost estimate is included in Appendix B for each deficiency noted except as excluded in Section
3.6. These estimates were determined using RSMeans data which includes the installers 10% overhead and profit on labor, equipment, and materials.
In Section 1.3, Section 3.4, and Section 3.5, the RSMeans costs estimates were further modified to estimate an overall ROM. The overall estimate includes an adjustment for location, 10% for sub-contractors design, 20% for general contractor’s overhead and profit, 10% for A/E services, 20% contingency, and 30% anticipated escalation. These percentages were based on RSMeans, industry standard rates, previous project costs, and engineering judgment.
3.1.2 Evaluation of Reliability and Inadvertent Discharge Mitigation In evaluating the existing system, each assessment point was reviewed to determine if it will operate as intended during a fire event. Additionally, each assessment point was reviewed to verify it will not inadvertently activate or release the foam/water system when not intended. For further information on guidance used in evaluation the fire protection system reliability, refer to the Base Report.
3.1.3 Evaluation of Compliance with Current Codes and Standards The evaluation also assessed the extent of modifications needed to bring the existing fire protection systems in the facility up to current codes and standards. For this portion of the evaluation to be the most effective, the facility was evaluated against the most recent draft versions of UFC 3-600-01, UFC 4-211-01, and the most current published editions, as of August 2014, of applicable NFPA standards.
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3.2 Assessment Points and Evaluation System
The assessments were broken into three main systems: Fire Suppression, Fire Alarm, and Life Safety.
For each of these points, the evaluator was given a comprehensive list of the common and uncommon deficiencies found with the associated system. Each point was checked for these deficiencies, and a deficiency was removed where not found. For additional information regarding the systems and subsystems evaluated, refer to the Base Report.
3.3 Assessment Points Not Evaluated
The following assessment points in Table 3-1 were not evaluated as part of this assessment.
Table 3-1: Assessment Points Not Evaluated
Assessment ID Assessment Point Reason for Exclusion
FS-2 Fire Pump House The facility is not a Fire Pump House
FS-3 Fire Water Storage The facility does not have dedicated fire water storage
FS-8 Fire Pump Located in Fire Pump House FS-9 Fire Pump Controller Located in Fire Pump House
FS-10 Fire Pump Piping Located in Fire Pump House
FS-21 Hangar Bay AFFF Foam/Water Distribution System AFFF not provided in this facility
3.4 Corrective Actions to Reduce Inadvertent Discharges and Increase Reliability
Where the assessment point contains deficiencies that impact the functionality of the system, corrective actions are recommended to increase the reliability of the system to operate as intended and reduce the potential for inadvertent discharges. The following paragraphs include facility-specific corrective actions in five priority levels.
When applying the corrective actions indicated in this report, the priority of execution should follow the outline as shown below from highest to lowest priority. Refer to Section 3.7 of the Base Report for details and examples.
• Actions to remedy hard broke items that affect system performance.
• Actions that allow the fire suppression system to be switched from manual to automatic mode.
• Actions that would reduce inadvertent releases of the existing foam/water suppression system.
• Actions that would reduce the impact of inadvertent releases of the existing foam/water suppression system.
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• Actions that increase the operational reliability of the existing system as currently installed.
• Actions to increase the effectiveness of the fire protection systems to protect the aircraft.
• Actions to bring the fire protection systems up to current codes and standards.
It should be noted proper maintenance of the fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems also contribute to increasing the operational reliability. Routine inspections and testing of the systems will create familiarity with the systems as well as allow for detection of system deficiencies as they arise.
Table 3-2: Corrective Actions to Fix Hard Broke Items
Assessment ID Corrective Action RSMeans
Estimate
- No hard broke corrective actions are required for this facility
Table 3-3: Corrective Actions to Convert System from Manual to Automatic Mode
Assessment ID Corrective Action RSMeans
Estimate
- No corrective actions are required to convert the system from manual to automatic mode
Table 3-4: Corrective Actions to Reduce Inadvertent Discharges
Assessment ID Corrective Action RSMeans
Estimate
FS-15 Provide pressure relief valve on the hangar bay wet-pipe sprinkler riser
FS-15
FS-16
Provide lock and signage on hangar inspectors test connection (connections located in the valve room) stating: 'Discharging water from this connection may release the foam system'
FS-16 Relocate hangar sprinkler system drain and test lines to areas not subject to freezing
FS-17 Provide tamper seals and signage on foam/water riser trim valve
FA-1 Cross-zone the foam system releasing mechanisms such that no single initiating device or zone can initiate foam release
FA-1 Revise the conduit such that it does not enter the top of the foam/water releasing panel
FA-2 Provide NEMA 4 foam system pull stations and backboxes with conduit looped into bottom of backbox with drain
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Table 3-5: Corrective Actions to Reduce the Impact of Inadvertent Discharges
Assessment ID Corrective Action RSMeans
Estimate
Provide a complete foam stop system that can halt the release of foam. At a minimum, the following components are required:
FA-3 Provide NEMA 4 dead-man stop stations and backboxes, conduit loop into bottom of backbox with drain, and dedicated distinct signage
FS-17
Provide flow control valve for foam/water riser with brass trim package for electric releasing, remote resetting, and adjustable opening/closing speed control Upon final design, The following components may also be required:
FS-17 Provide new fire pumps to account for pressure loss caused by adding flow control valves
FS-13
FS-15
FS-17
Provide new PRV on all risers due to the addition of new pumps
Table 3-6: Corrective Actions to Increase System Reliability and Aircraft Protection
Assessment ID Corrective Action RSMeans
Estimate
FS-11 Provide a basket strainer upstream of the foam/water riser
FS-15
FS-17
Provide 10 gallon hydraulic surge arrestors on hangar bay wet-pipe sprinkler riser and foam/water risers
FS-18 Re-pipe bladder tanks to the dry side of the foam system deluge valve to remove pressure from the bladders
FS-19 Remove or supervise the unsupervised valve on hydraulic ball valve line
FA-1
FA-4
Provide Det-Tronics Eagle Quantum Premier releasing panel and optical flame detection such that no single initiating device or zone can initiate foam release
Table 3-7: Summary of Corrective Action ROM Cost Estimates for Building 330
Sub-Total RSMeans Location Modifier
Adjusted Sub-Total Increase for Sub-Contractor Design Documents
Increase for General Contractor Overhead and Profit Increase for Architecture/Engineering Services and Commissioning
Increase for Additional Contingency Increase for Anticipated Escalation
Total ROM Estimate
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3.5 Corrective Actions to Obtain Code Compliance
The ROM cost estimates for code compliance are summarized in Table 3-8. These costs estimates include the corrective actions indicated in section 3.4, and the additional requirements to obtain conformance with current and forthcoming codes. For a list of all deficiencies and recommended corrective actions, refer to assessment points in Appendix B.
Table 3-8: Summary of ROM Cost Estimate for Code Compliance for Building 330
Reliability Score
Summary of Corrective Actions RSMeans Estimate
83 Fire Suppression Systems 61 Fire Alarm Systems 91 Life Safety Systems
Sub-Total RSMeans Location Modifier
Adjusted Sub-Total Increase for Sub-Contractor Design Documents
Increase for General Contractor Overhead and Profit Increase for Architecture/Engineering Services and Commissioning
Increase for Additional Contingency Increase for Anticipated Escalation
Total ROM Estimate
3.6 Corrective Actions Not Included in the Cost Estimate
For many of the assessment points, the corrective actions are straight forward (e.g. Pull station has an incorrect NEMA rating; replace manual foam/water releasing stations with NEMA 4 rated device.)
However, in some cases there is more than one solution (e.g. Releasing panel is operating outside it’s recommend temperature; provide an A/C split system, duct A/C into the room to provide cooling, or relocate the panel to a conditioned room.) In these cases, only one of the possible corrective actions is included in the cost estimates.
Then there are corrective actions which are not provided within the cost estimates because of the large degree unknown, or additional design required to establish an acceptable solution. This level of exploratory service and design is outside the scope of this evaluation.
Items which are technically not correct per the current or forthcoming codes, but have little impact on the overall system operation were not included.
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• Replacement of stranded wire with solid wire for all fire alarm circuits. This corrective action for code compliance does not provide a benefit, where crimped connections have been installed.
• Replacement of 18 AWG or smaller wiring with 16 AWG wiring. This corrective action for code compliance does not provide a benefit, where voltage drop calculations can support a small gauge conductor.
3.7 Humidity and Temperature Requirements
Fire alarm systems are required to comply with the humidity and temperature limitations of NFPA 72, UL 864, or FM 3010 requirements as shown in Table 3-9. Where fire alarm panels or devices have been installed in locations that exceed these limitations, the effect of a malfunctioning device is typically only a nuisance alarm.
However, for releasing systems this is not the case. Where these devices have malfunctioned, the result has varied from a nuisance alarm to the inadvertent release of a foam/water system. Since the potential for damage is greater from a malfunctioning releasing system, as part of this evaluation the releasing systems have been assessed for compliance with NFPA 72, UL 864, FM 3010, the current draft version of
UFC 4-211-01, and the recommendations of AFCEC.
Table 3-9: Temperature and Humidity Limitations
Reference Applicable System Temperature Limitation Humidity Limitation
NFPA 72 Both 32 to 120°F 85% RH at 86°F (159 gr/lb) UL 864 Both 32 to 120°F 93% RH at 90°F (200 gr/lb)
FM 3010 Both 32 to 120°F 90% RH at 100°F (260 gr/lb) UFC 4-211-01 Releasing Only 60 to 80°F 85% RH at 86°F (159 gr/lb)
AFCEC Releasing Only Design – 60 to 80°F
Equipment - 32 to 120°F Design – Less than 85% RH
Equipment – Less than 93% RH
3.7.1 Humidity and Temperature Results and Recommendations
For this location the fire alarm panel is required to be located in a heated area, and the releasing panel and addressable releasing devices are required to be located in a heated and conditioned area to comply with
Table 3-9. Refer to the Base Report for additional information regarding Air Force Engineering Weather
Data and the humidity and temperature analysis. For specific equipment evaluations and recommendations, refer to section 3.4 and the assessment points in Appendix B.
3.8 Seismic Protection Requirements
The current draft of the UFC 4-211-01 requires foam/water systems to be seismically braced per NFPA
13 regardless of geographical location. UFC 3-600-01 requires seismic bracing of non-foam systems in
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3.8.1 Seismic Protection Results and Recommendations
For this location the most restrictive Seismic Design Category is B and therefore seismic bracing installed in accordance with NFPA 13 is not required on non-foam fire suppression systems. Refer to the Base
Report for additional information regarding the seismic protection analysis. Refer assessment points in
Appendix B for specific equipment evaluations and recommendations.
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4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
4.1 Testing and Maintenance Overview
The testing and maintenance systems and subsystems reviewed at this facility are provided in Table 4-1.
For a more detailed list, refer to Assessment Points FS-22, FA-10, and LS-8 in Appendix B.
Table 4-1: Systems and Components Reviewed
Systems Subsystems Fire Suppression Hydrants, Wet-pipe Sprinklers, and Foam/Water Systems
Fire Alarm Fire Alarm Control Panel, Foam/Water Releasing Panel, and Associated Devices
Life Safety Exit Signage, Emergency Lighting, Passive Fire Protection Integrity, and Portable Fire Extinguishers
As part of the testing and maintenance evaluation, the following were assessed for fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems.
• Reviewed testing procedures and maintenance records at each facility.
• Interviewed Base personnel responsible for performing or supervising testing and maintenance for each system. Refer to the Base Report for a list of personnel interviewed during the evaluation.
• Assessed the qualifications of the personnel testing and maintaining the systems at each facility.
• Reviewed the preventative maintenance programs in place to verify conformance with the requirements of UFC 3-601-02.
4.2 Reliability of Testing and Maintenance and Records Obtained The reliability scores for testing and maintenance at this facility are provided in Table 4-2. Further explanation on how these rankings are calculated can be found in the Base Report. In general, the scores in Table 4-2 should be interpreted as follows:
• 100 to 99 – In general, the system and subsystems are provided with regular testing and maintenance in conformance with UFC 3-601-02.
• 98 to 51 – The systems and subsystems are provided with infrequent testing and maintenance, or the procedures do not align with the requirements of UFC 3-601-02.
• 50 to 0 – The system is currently not tested or maintained.
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Where testing and maintenance records were available, the systems were assessed against the requirements of UFC 3-601-02. Maintenance records for the fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems are compiled and Maintenance records for the fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems are compiled and stored in AEIS..
Table 4-2: Reliability of Testing and Maintenance and Records Obtained
System Reliability Scored Testing and Maintenance Records
Obtained and Reviewed Fire Suppression 93 No Records Available (system is one year old)
Fire Alarm 93 No Records Available (system is one year old) Life Safety 65 Partial Set of Records Obtained
4.3 Testing Personnel and Qualifications
A summary of the testing personnel for each system and their qualifications are provided in Table 4-3.
Table 4-3: Testing Personnel and Qualifications
System Testing Personnel Personnel Qualifications
Fire Suppression Fire Suppression Contractor Simplex/Grinnell
Testing personnel have acquired a minimum NICET Level III in Inspection and Testing of
Water-Based Systems
Fire Alarm Fire Suppression Contractor Simplex/Grinnell
Testing personnel have acquired a minimum NICET Level III in Inpection and testing of
Fire Alarm Systems
Life Safety Base Fire Department The qualifications of the testing personnel could not be verified
4.4 Testing and Maintenance Results and Recommendations
The fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems were inspected for signs of routine maintenance.
When available, maintenance records were reviewed for conformance with UFC 3-601-02 regarding testing procedures and frequency. Base personnel were interviewed regarding general knowledge of the system’s operation, testing procedures and qualifications of testing personnel, and preventative maintenance programs.
In general, there is room for improvement regarding the testing and maintenance at the Base. The fire systems are one year old and therefore have not been through a full maintenance cycle. The existing testing procedures and frequency should be expanded to align better with the requirements of UFC 3-601-
02. Base personnel would benefit from additional training regarding the specifics of the system operation, testing procedures, and periodic maintenance requirements.
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Since most foam/water releasing systems have a degree of complexity and often the personnel who maintain these systems are not familiar with the specifics of the system, it would be advantageous to post instructions next to each foam/water riser explaining: How the system operates; how to disable the releasing function when testing; how to manually release the system in emergency situations; and how to shut the system down after an event.
It should be noted proper maintenance of the fire suppression, fire alarm, and life safety systems also contribute to increasing the operational reliability. Routine inspections and testing of the systems will create familiarity with the systems as well as allow for the detection of system deficiencies as they arise.
Tulsa International Airport 4-4 Burns & McDonnell
Building 330 - Corrosion Control/Fuel Cell Hangar BUILDER Direct Condition Ratings
Tulsa International Airport 5-1 Burns & McDonnell
5.0 BUILDER DIRECT CONDITIONAL RATINGS
5.1 Direct Conditional Rating Overview
As part of the report of findings, each assessment point is given a direct conditional rating and added to the Builder database. This rating is an assessment of the system and subcomponents current condition in regards to wear and tear or the ability for the system to perform as required. A general overview of each direct conditional rating is shown below in Table 5-1. The direct conditional rating for each assessment point is indicated in Appendix B. For more information regarding direct conditional ratings refer to the
Base Report.
Table 5-1: Direct Conditional Ratings Scale
When comparing Direct Conditional Ratings with Reliability Scores some components may be scored with a low direct conditional rating while scoring a high reliability score or vice versa. This is due to the different criteria used to assign the scores. As an example, a foam/water releasing panel may receive a direct conditional rating of green, but score a low reliability score because of the probability and magnitude of the system operating inadvertently. Additionally, a foam/water riser may score a relatively high reliability score but a red direct conditional rating because of the full system modification required to upgrade the system to comply with current codes and standards.
Rating Deterioration Maintenance and Repair Requirements
Green Fully Operational - Minimal wear or system defects Routine maintenance or minor repair
Amber Reduced Operation - Moderate wear or system defects which may impair the system from operating effectively.
Significant repair, modification, or replacement of one or more subcomponents of the system
Red
Loss of Operation - Significant wear, system component failure, or missing component which impairs the system from operating effectively.
Major repair, full system modification, or system replacement
APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
UFC 3-230-02 Operation and Maintenance: Water Supply Systems, 10-Jul-2001
UFC 3-400-02 Design: Engineering Weather Data, 28-Feb- 2003
UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, 90% Draft 06-Oct-2014
UFC 3-601-02 Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection systems, 8-Sep-2010
UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems, Change 1, Jan-2010
UFC 4-211-01 Unified Facilities Criteria 95% Draft copy 09-Oct-2014
UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems, Change 2, 01-Jul-2012
UFC 3-550-01 Exterior Power Distribution Systems, Change 1, 01-Jul-2012
UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering Preliminary Considerations, Change 2, 01-Jul-2012
UFC 3-560-01 Electrical Safety, O & M, 6 December 2006, Change 4, 01-May-2012
ETL 01-1-1 Air National Guard Design Policy, Mar-2004
ETL 02-15 Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – New Aircraft Facilities, 03-Dec-2002
ETL 98-8 Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – Existing Aircraft Facilities, 25-Jun-1998
AFCEC Department of the Air Force Memorandum for ALMAJCOM/A7, FOAs, DRUs, Subject: Protecting Aircraft Hangars – Reducing Inappropriate Fire System Activations, 2010
AFCEC Department of the Air Force Memorandum for ALMAJCOM/A70s, Subject: Preventing Inappropriate Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection System Activations, 2011
AFCEC Department of the Air Force Memorandum, Inadvertent Foam Lessons Learned Attachments 1-5, 2012
AFCEC Process for Location Fire System Control Panels in Accordance and Humidity Limits
AFCEC Hangar Foam Fire Suppression System Manual Start Stop Control Locations
NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam – 2010
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2013
NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems – 2015
NFPA 20 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps, 2013
NFPA 24 Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances – 2013
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code – 2014
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code – 2013
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – 2015
NFPA 409 Standard on Aircraft Hangars – 2011
ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010
NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, 2014
BUILDER Data Collection Guide for Air Force Aircraft Hangar Evaluation and Assessment (Appendix B), UL 864 Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems, 01-Dec-
AWWA American Water Works Association Standards for Water Distribution and Storage Systems for Potable and Non-potable Applications.
RSMeans Site Work & Landscape Cost Data – 2013
RSMeans Plumbing Cost Data – 2013
RSMeans Electrical Cost Data – 2013
RSMeans Mechanical Cost Data – 2013
RSMeans Square Foot Costs – 2013
APPENDIX B – ASSESSMENT POINTS
Air National Guard Fire Protection
Systems Assessment Report
Burns & McDonnell
Fire Protection Engineering Group
Aviation & Federal Global Practice
8201 Norman Center Drive
Suite 300
Bloomington, MN 55437
Tulsa International Airport
Corrosion Control Hangar
Assessment Performed by:
Al Moore
13 August 2015
Operational Reliability Scores by System
Code Compliance Cost Estimates by System
Building
Fire Alarm
Fire Suppression
Life Safety
Fire Alarm Fire Suppression Life Safety
Hangar - Overhead Hangar - Airside
Hangar - Landside Hangar - Landside
Burns & McDonnell - Fire Protection Engineering Group
Air National Guard Facility Assessment Report
Tulsa International Airport
Notes
Building 330
Corrosion Control Hangar
FS-5
Area: Exterior
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4020 - FIRE SUPP WATER SUPPLY/ EQUIP
D402001 - FIRE PROTECTION WATER PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
Underground Fire Water Main
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
8 inch underground fire main with PIV. Enters the building below grade through the slab.
Observations
The underground piping and control valve are generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- PIV supervision is not provided with a lock or tamper seal. UFC 3-600-01 para 3-7.2.2
- The PIV is not located more than 40 ft from building or is not at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve (collapse zone) per NFPA 24 para 6.2.11. UFC 3-600-
01 para 3-7.1.5
- Where the fire piping is routed under the slab, it is not a continuous welded stainless steel pipe.
UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.4.3
- Where the piping is routed through the floor slab, it is not provided with a sleeve. UFC 3-600-01 para 4-2.4.11
- Fire water piping does not enter the building through a pit. UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.4.3
Total:
Entrance Pit with Grating
8" Underground Ductile Iron Pipe
Demoliton of Floor Slab and Foundation
Remove Elec Supervision, add Lock
Labor to Relocate PIV
Equipment Rental
Items
LF
Items
Items
Hrs
Items
Per Item
Per LF
Per Item
Per Item
Per Hr
Per Item
Item QTY Rate
FS-6
Area: Fire Protection Equipment Room
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4090 - OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
D409090 - OTHER SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Fire Protection Room
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
Fire protection room housing two wet-pipe risers, two foam/water risers, foam concentrate tank and proportioner.
Observations
The fire protection room is generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- Openings and penetrations in the fire rated wall assembly are not adequately sealed with a UL listed assembly. There is a 2 foot square opening and a 2 inch by 4 foot opening where piping penetrates the roof of the room. There is also a large roof hatch for bladder tank removal that may not be rated. NFPA 101 para 8.3.4
- The door is not adequate to allow for the removal of the tank and or pumps. A roof hatch is provided for tank removal. UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.5.1
- Four valves are located more than 8 ft above the floor and not provided with chain operators.
UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.5.1
- All the piping in the fire protection room is not adequately labeled (e.g. Fire protection water, FDC, Test Header, fire sprinkler, foam system). UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.5.2
Total:
Adding Fire Sealant, Labor & Mat.
Painting and Labeling, Labor & Mat.
Labor
Valves with Chain Operators
Hrs
Hrs
Hrs
Items
Per Hr
Per HR
Per HR
FS-13.1
Area: Fire Protection Equipment Room
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4040 - SPRINKLERS
D404001 - SPRINKLER AND RELEASING DEVICES
Support Area Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Riser
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
2 1/2 inch wet-pipe sprinkler riser for administrative & shops. Riser is designed for [undetermined] for a total demand of [undetermined] serving a total 6,329 sf. Flow switch manufacturer: Potter, model: VSR.
Observations
The wet-pipe sprinkler riser is generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- The riser is not provided with a gauge below the check valve. UFC 3-600-01 para 4-2.4.19
- Piping risers are not adequately supported within 24 inches of the riser. NFPA 13 para 9.2
- A pressure relief valve is not provided downstream of the check valve. NFPA 13 para 7.1.2.1
- 10 gal surge arrestor is not provided. UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.4.4
- A pressure regulating valve is required in riser due to the addition of fire pumps to support the foam flow control valve and inductor. See assessment point FS-17.1
Total:
Pressure Relief Valve with Drain Pipe
10 Gallon Surge Tank, Valve, Tamp
Hanger
Water Gauge
EMT Conduit with Circuit
Riser PRV due to Fire Pump Addition
Items
Items
Items
Items
LF
Items
Per Item
Per Item
Per Item
Per Item
Per LF
FS-14
Area: Support Area
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4040 - SPRINKLERS
D404001 - SPRINKLER AND RELEASING DEVICES
Support Area Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
Wet-pipe sprinkler systems for administrative & shops. Utilizing standard response 165 degree F, K=5.6 pendent and upright sprinkler manufacturer: Reliable Model: G
Observations
The support area wet-pipe sprinkler distribution system is generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- Quick response sprinklers are not used throughout the wet-pipe system. UFC 3-600-01 para 4-2.3.4
- Sprinkler pattern development for several sprinklers are obstructed by ductwork and HVAC equipment. NFPA 13 para 8.6.5
- Undetermined if the waterflow switch delay or retard chamber is equivalent to 60 seconds or greater. UFC 4-211-01 para 3.5.11.12
Total:
Replace Sprinklers with Quick Response
Add sprinklers under ductwork
Drain Down and Refill System
Items
Items
Items
Per Item
Per Item
FS-15.1
Area: Fire Protection Equipment Room
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4040 - SPRINKLERS
D404001 - SPRINKLER AND RELEASING DEVICES
Hangar Bay Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Riser
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
6 inch wet-pipe sprinkler riser for the hangar bay. Riser is designed for 0.2 gpm/sf over 5,000 sf for a total demand of 1590 gpm at 91 psi serving a total 10,468 sf. Flow switch manufacturer: Potter, model: VSR. Mechanical clapper check valve manufacturer; Tyco, model: CV-1F. The sprinkler riser splits inside the hangar and has a two separate feed mains, check valves and waterflow switches for the North and South Hangars.
Observations
The wet-pipe sprinkler riser is generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- The riser gauge above the check valve reads zero pressure. The gauge appears to be in need of replacement. UFC 3-600-01 para 4-2.4.19
- Piping riser is not adequately supported within 24 inches of the riser. NFPA 13 para 9.2
- A pressure relief valve is not provided downstream of the check valve. NFPA 13 para 7.1.2.1
- 10 gal surge arrestor is not provided. UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.4.4
- The activation of the wet-pipe riser flow switch will release the foam system, and signage is not provided at the inspector test connection and remote drainage points indicating "Discharging water from this connection may release the foam system". AF Lessons Learned
- A pressure regulating valve is required in riser due to the addition of fire pumps to support the foam flow control valve and inductor. See assessment point FS-17.1
Total:
Signage at Inspectors Test
Pressure Relief Valve with Drain Pipe
10 Gallon Surge Tank, Valve, Tamp
Hanger
Splash Block
Water Gauge
Riser PRV due to Pump Addition
Hrs
Items
Items
Items
Items
Items
Items
Per Hr
Per Item
Per Item
Per Item
Per Item
Per Item
FS-16
Area: Hangar Bay
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4040 - SPRINKLERS
D401001 - FIRE ALARM DISTRIBUTION
Hangar Bay Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System
Reliability Score
BUILDER Rating
Red
Equipment Details
Wet-pipe sprinkler systems for hangar bay. Utilizing quick-response, 170 degree F, K=8.0 upright sprinklers. Sprinkler Manufacturer: Tyco Model: TY4131. The sprinkler riser splits inside the hangar and has a separate feed main and waterflow switch for each the North and south Hangar.
Observations
The hangar bay wet-pipe sprinkler distribution system is generally in good condition and meets the requirements except as noted below:
- Automatic air vents are not provided at the high point(s) of the wet-pipe sprinkler system. UFC 4-
211-01 para 3-5.8
- 99.6% dry bulb temperature is less than 32 degrees F per UFC 3-400-02 Engineering Weather Data, and an inspectors test connection is located in the hangar bay (inspectors test connections are located in the hangar bay and also at the riser). UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.8
- Inspector test connection does not discharge to a paved or concrete surface, or splash block. UFC
4-211-01 para 3-5.5.2
- The Inspector's drain is not routed to the exterior. UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.5.2
- Piping is not adequately labeled (e.g. Hangar bay sprinkler system). UFC 4-211-01 para 3-5.5.2
- Undetermined if the waterflow switch delay or retard chamber is not equivalent to 60 seconds or greater. UFC 4-211-01 para 3.5.11.12
Total:
Lift Rental
Painting and Labeling, Labor and Mat'ls
Pipe Inspectors Test to the Exterior
Labor
Automatic air vent
Splash Block
Remove Two Inspector's Test Connections fr
Revise waterflow delay
Items
Hrs
LF
Hrs
Items
Items
Hrs
Hrs
Per Item
Per Hr
Per LF
Per Hr
Per Item
Per Item
Per Hr
Per Hr
FS-17.1
Area: Fire Protection Equipment Room
D40 - FIRE PROTECTION
D4090 - OTHER FIRE…
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