Statement of Work Fire Ext for 190th.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

MAINTENANCE & SERVICING OF PORTABLE

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

5920 SE Coyote Dr.

Topeka, KS 66619 Forbes Field ANG January 2023

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:

The contractor shall provide all, tools, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to service all portable fire extinguishers and flight line wheeled Halon 1211 fire extinguishers at Forbes Field ANG, Topeka, KS in a manner that will ensure their serviceability and prevent deterioration in value or effectiveness IAW NFPA 10.

Qty Type Size location Portable/Wheeled 258 ABC Dry Chemical 5lb to 20lb Facilities Portables to include

NOTE:

‐ #5 lb. 29 EA ‐ #10 lb. 200 EA ‐ #20 lb. 29 EA ‐ 170 of the 258 require hydro test and refill incl. parts.

‐ 88 of the 258 require 6 yr. maintenance

14 CO2 ‐ 20 LB Base Facilities Portable (ALL require hydro testing) 14 BC Extinguishers hydrotest and refill 7 Class D 30 LB Base Facilities Portable (ALL require hydro testing) 3 Class K 6 LTR Base Facilities Portable (Service only) 2 Pressurized Water 2.5 GAL Base Facilities Portable (Service only) 33 Halon 1211 150 LB Flight Line Wheeled (33 need hydrostatic testing. They need to have the internal parts inspected and replaced if needed based on TCTO 13F4‐4‐501.)

Six‐Year Maintenance and Hydrostatic Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers:

1. The vendor will be responsible for picking up all fire extinguishers that require either six‐year maintenance or hydrostatic testing.

2. Every six years, stored‐pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12‐year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable manufacturers maintenance procedures. The removal of agent from halon agent fire extinguishers shall only be done using a listed halon closed recovery system. When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed, during periodic recharging or hydrostatic testing, the six year requirement shall begin reset from that date.

3. The cost of the pressurizing gas used to pressurize stored‐pressure fire extinguishers shall be included in the Pricing Schedule.

4. All fire extinguishers that require recharging as a result of either six‐year maintenance or hydrostatic testing must have a “Verification of Service” collar located around the neck of the container. The collar shall contain a single circular piece of uninterrupted material forming a hole of a size that will not permit the collar assembly to move over the neck of the container unless the valve is completely removed. The collar shall not interfere with the operation of the fire extinguisher. The “Verification of Service” collar shall include the month and year the service was performed, indicated by a perforation, such as is done by a hand punch.

5. Hydrostatic testing shall be performed by persons trained in pressure testing procedures and only conducted by companies that have the proper safeguards, suitable testing equipment, facilities and appropriate service manuals available.

6. Each fire extinguisher shall be subject to hydrostatic testing interval outlined in the NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2022 Edition.

7. As part of the hydrostatic testing of carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, vendor shall perform conductivity testing on all carbon dioxide fire extinguishers hoses that require such testing. Hose assemblies found to be nonconductive shall be replaced. Carbon Dioxide hose assemblies that pass a conductivity test shall have the test information recorded on a suitable metallic label or equally durable material affixed to the extinguisher. The label shall include the following information:

a. Month and year the test was performed, indicated by hole‐punch

b. Name or initials of person performing the test and the name of the vendor performing the test.

8. The vendor shall include the service in their Pricing Schedule for hydrostatic testing of carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.

9. All hydrostatically tested cylinders and apparatus, except water‐type extinguishers, shall be thoroughly dried after testing. The temperature used for drying shall not exceed 150°F (65°C) inside the shell.

10. A permanent record shall be maintained for each cylinder tested. High‐Pressure cylinders that pass the hydrostatic test shall be stamped with the retester’s identification number and month and year of the retest per TC/DOT requirements.

11. Fire extinguisher cylinders of the low‐pressure type that pass a pressure hydrostatic test shall have the information recorded on a suitable metallic label with a minimum size of 2 in. x 3 ½ in. (5.1 cm x 8.9 cm). The label shall be affixed by a heatless process. These labels shall be of the type that self‐destructs when removal from a fire extinguisher cylinder shell is attempted. The following information shall be included on the label:

a. Month and year the test was performed, indicated by a perforation, such as is done by hand punch.

b. Test pressure used

c. Name and initials of the person performing the test, and name of the agency performing the test

12. In addition, the vendor is responsible to remove all expired labels.

13. Each fire extinguisher shall have a maintenance tag or label securely attached that indicates the month and the year the recharging was performed. The tag must identify the vendor’s service technician name, license number, and the vendor’s name

14. The vendor shall follow manufacturer’s recommendations when servicing extinguishers and should include but not be limited to:

6 Year Inspection Inspect exterior Discharge agent Disassemble extinguisher Inspect interior for defects, pits and rust Disassemble discharge valve Check discharge hose Inspect valve and seats. Replace as needed Clean out discharge valve Fill extinguisher with the appropriate amount of agent.

Weigh the entire unit.

Reassemble discharge valve and attach discharge hose Install discharge valve Pressurize extinguisher with the appropriate amount of nitrogen.

Hydrostatic Inspections Inspect exterior Discharge agent Disassemble extinguisher Disassemble discharge valve Check discharge hose Inspect valve and seats. Replace as needed Clean out discharge valve Inspect interior for defects, pits and rust Hydrostatically test the extinguisher to the appropriate pressure Dry completely Fill extinguisher with the appropriate amount of agent.

Weigh the entire unit.

Reassemble discharge valve and attach discharge hose Install discharge valve Pressurize extinguisher with the appropriate amount of nitrogen.

15. The vendor shall perform a leak test on stored‐pressure and self‐expelling types of fire extinguishers after recharging.