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Appendix for Facility Fire Protection Assessments (D40)

USAF Built Infrastructure Inventory and Assessments

Manual

This document includes information that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed‐in whole or in part‐for any other purpose than the United States Air Force Built Infrastructure Assessment Program.

October 2021

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Table of Contents I. Overview

A. D40 Fire Protection Description

1. UNIFORMAT II definition

2. Major components

3. Lifecycle characteristics

II. Inventory

A. General D40 Inventory Guidance

B. Inventory D4010 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

C. Inventory D4020 Fire Suppression Water Supply and Equipment

D. Inventory D4030 Standpipe Systems

E. Inventory D4040 Sprinklers

F. Inventory D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems

III. Assessment

A. General D40 Assessment Guidance

B. Assessment D4010 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

C. Assessment D4020 Fire Suppression Water Supply and Equipment

D. Assessment D4030 Standpipe Systems

E. Assessment D4040 Sprinklers

F. Assessment D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems

IV. Inventory and Assessment Rules of Thumb

A. Assessor Qualifications

B. Year Installed

C. Inventory/Assessment

V. Inventory/Assessment Data Collection Sheet

VI. D40 UNIFORMAT II Minimum Component Reference Table

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I. Overview This manual covers the inventory and assessment process for the building “Fire Protection (D40)” system and components. This is an abbreviated manual and does not contain the same level of detail found in expanded manuals. Please see the Sustainment Management System (SMS) Playbook for additional information including:

• BUILDERTM SMS Concepts

• Overview of ASTM E 1557 UNIFORMAT II Standard Classification for BUILDERTM

• BUILDERTM Inventory Overview

• BUILDERTM Assessment Overview

• BUILDERTM Remote Entry Database (BREDTM)

• Working with Web‐Based BUILDERTM

• Quality Assurance

• Site Visit Preparation and Execution

• Site Visit Safety

A. D40 Fire Protection Description

1. UNIFORMAT II definition

• Fire Protection systems are automated or manual systems to detect and/or to extinguish or suppress the spread of fires protecting the building and contents.

2. Major components

• Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (D4010) – This subsystem includes fire alarm and mass notification control panels and distribution, fire detection devices, notification appliances, electromechanical releases, all electrical connections and other associated items.

• Fire Suppression Water Supply and Equipment (D4020) – This subsystem includes items located upstream of the suppression systems such as, backflow preventers, piping, fire pumps etc. supplying a single facility.

• Standpipe Systems (D4030) – This subsystem includes the standpipe risers, racks, cabinets, hoses, hose connections and all other associated piping, fittings and supports.

• Sprinklers (D4040) – This subsystem includes the water supply equipment and related piping, control valves, alarm valves and connections from the base of the riser to the sprinkler head.

• Other Fire Protection Systems (D4090) – This subsystem includes special fire detection and extinguishing systems.

3. Life Cycle characteristics

• Fire Protection System components are generally built‐in items with static piping and operating or moveable parts requiring routine inspection, preventive maintenance and service. Other than the piping, fire protection system components are typically short‐lived components that can show accelerated deterioration if not properly inspected or maintained.

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II. Inventory A. General D40 Inventory Guidance

This section presents common UNIFORMAT II D40 Fire Protection Systems Inventory Component Sections found across USAF installations as a guide for entering into the BUILDERTM SMS or BREDTM software.

Inventory items are arranged by BUILDERTM SMS system with Material/Equipment Category, Component Subtype, Quantity, Year Installed and Inventory Notes. Each building’s full or partial inventory can be captured in the field using the Inventory/Assessment Field Data Sheet(s) included in Section V and the AFCEC BUILDERTM SharePoint Site Documents Library. Section VI (D40 UNIFORMAT II Minimum Component Reference Table) provides a complete listing of USAF minimum required inventory D40 components.

NOTE: Bases may elect to inventory and assess other facility fire protection Component Sections. D40 Inventory and assessment is required by the current AFCAMP Playbook (Business Rules) as project support documentation for consideration in the project prioritization process. All components included in the project Statement of Work require inventory and assessment.

Component Subtypes General, Other, and Unknown require a Section Name to identify the Component Sections. Include additional information in Inventory Comments if required to further describe the Component Sections.

It is critical to confirm the year installed (default from Real Property Assets Database (RPAD)) or estimate the year installed. BUILDERTM SMS uses the Install Date, life cycle degradation curves and assessment observations to establish the Condition Index (CI) for each Component Section. If the assessor suspects the RPAD default date is not accurate or an addition or renovation has taken place, check the RPAD record for year renovated or check local as‐built or renovation drawings to help determine the year installed.

Estimated Install Dates decrease the Expected Service Life significantly. Every effort should be made to establish an Install Date and avoid the use of estimated.

If this is an initial assessment and no Fire Protection Systems inventory has previously been entered into BUILDERTM SMS, an inventory is required. When fire protection systems are not fully visible (such as piping), as‐built drawings can be used to identify and quantify the components. If as‐built drawings are not available, the assessor may use experience to make an assumption for the piping system and estimate quantities based on similar systems, consultation with local staff and other resources such as www.inspectapedia.com. A good website to review prior to conducting fire protection system assessments is http://www.iklimnet.com/hotelfires/sprinklerstandart.html .

The remainder of this section provides photo examples of the most common USAF electrical inventory items categorized by major components and accompanied with appropriate Equipment Category, Component Subtype and Quantity from the BREDTM drop down menus. This information is supplemented with general and specific inventory notes as a guide for data entry by the assessor.

B. Inventory D4010 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems Fire alarm and detections systems component section inventory for the USAF includes all wire, conduit, conduit support or fastening systems, fire alarm devices, fire detection devices, safety switches, mass notification, all electrical connections and other associated items. Fire alarm transmitters of data from the control panels to the central fire station are considered a part of the base‐wide transmission system and are not inventoried in BUILDERTM. Typical fire alarm and detections systems on USAF bases are:

http://www.inspectapedia.com/ http://www.iklimnet.com/hotelfires/sprinklerstandart.html

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1 . Equipment Category: D401001 Fire Alarm Distribution

Component Subtype: Choose 1 of 3

• Fire Alarm Control Panel – non‐ addressable

• Fire Alarm Control Panel, single zone ‐ non addressable

• Fire Alarm Control Panel, multi‐ zone (4) – non‐addressable

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A

• Collect make, model, serial number and capacity (zones) to enter in Section Details

2 . Equipment Category: D401001 Fire

Component Subtype: Control equipment ‐ fire alarm, addressable

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A

• Enter manufacturer, model and serial number in Section Details

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3 . Equipment Category: D401001 Fire

Component Subtype: Control equipment ‐ combination fire alarm and mass notification, addressable

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A serial number in Section Details

4 . Equipment Category: D401001 Fire

Component Subtype: Control equipment ‐ mass notification, addressable

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A serial number in Sections Details

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5 . Equipment Category: D401001 Fire

Component Subtype: General

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Unsupervised

Class B Wiring

• Section Name required

6 . Equipment Category: D401002 Fire Alarm Devices

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, fixed temperature heat detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A

• Count total per section

7 . Equipment Category: D401002 Fire

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, fixed temperature heat detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Combination

FTNR/ROR HD

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8 . Equipment Category: D401002 Fire

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, fixed temperature heat detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Combination

FTNRHD/SD

9 . Equipment Category: D401002 Fire

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, fixed temperature heat detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof FTNRHD

1 0 . Equipment Category: D401002 Fire Alarm Devices

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, rate of temperature rise detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

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1 1 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, rate of temperature rise detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof ROR HD

1 2 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, rate of temperature rise detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Rate

Compensate HD

1 3 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, rate of temperature rise detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof RC HD

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1 4 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Photoelectric

SD

1 5 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Ionization SD

1 6 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Duct Detector

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1 7 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Combination RORHD/SD

• Enter Section Name: RORHD/SD

1 8 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Reflected

Beam SD

1 9 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Detectors with brackets, ion detector (smoke) detector

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof SD

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2 0 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Electric mechanical release

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

2 1 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Manual pull station

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

2 2 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Manual pull station

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof PS

2 3 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Bell signaling device

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

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2 4 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Bell signaling device

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion proof bell

2 5 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Strobe

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

2 6 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Strobe

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: MNS Strobe

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2 7 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Strobe

Quanti ty: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof Strobe or Explosion Proof MNS Strobe

2 8 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Annunciator

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

2 9 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Annunciator

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: Explosion

Proof Horn

3 0 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Strobe/ Annunciator Combo

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

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3 1 . Equipment Category: D401002

Component Subtype: Strobe/ Annunciator Combo

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

C. Inventory D4020 Fire Suppression Water Supply and Equipment Fire suppression water supply and equipment Component Section inventory for the USAF includes any items located upstream of the suppression systems such as PIV’s, backflow preventers, strainers, etc. supplying a single facility. Equipment supporting multiple facilities is covered as a water utility.

1 . Equipment Category: D402001 Fire Protection Water Piping And Equipment

Component Subtype: Choose 1 of 7

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 1"

• Backflow Preventer – 1‐1/2"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 2"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 3"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 4"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 6"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 8"

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A

• Count total per section

• Collect manufacturer, model, serial number, size and type (DCA) to enter in Section Details

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2 . Equipment Category: D402001 Fire Protection Water Piping And Equipment

Component Subtype: Choose 1 of 7

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 1"

• Backflow Preventer – 1‐1/2"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 2"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 3"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 4"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 6"

• Backflow Preventer ‐ 8"

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name: N/A

• Count total per section

• Collect manufacturer, model, serial number, size and type (RPA) to enter in Section Details

3 . Equipment Category: D402002 Fire Pump

Component Subtype: Jockey Pump includes controller and disconnects

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

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4 . Equipment Category: D402002 Fire

Component Subtype: Test header, flow meters, recirculation system

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

5 . Equipment Category: D402002 Fire

Component Subtype: Test header, flow meters, recirculation system

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

6 . Equipment Category: D402002 Fire

Component Subtype: Hydraulic transit controls (surge arrestors)

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

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7 . Equipment Category: D402002 Fire

Component Subtype: 3000 and greater GPM includes controller and relief devices

Quantity: EA

Inventory Notes:

D. Inventory D4030 Standpipe Systems

Standpipe systems Component Section inventory for the USAF includes the complete standpipe system to include standpipe risers and all other piping, fittings and supports. Siamese connections, roof manifolds, cabinets, hoses, racks and other fire department connections are included. All equipment including pumps, tanks, etc. with all required fittings and specialties for hookup are included.

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1 . Equipment Category: D403001 Standpipe Equipment & Piping

Component Subtype: Wet standpipe, Class I Riser , 4", One Floor

Quantity: 1 EA

Component Subtype: Wet standpipe, Class I Riser , 4", Additional Floor

Quantity: 2 EA

Inventory Notes:

• A minimum of two sections are required per standpipe:

• One section for the first floor

• One section for additional floors

• This is an example of 4‐in riser spanning 3 stories

E. Inventory D4040 Sprinklers Sprinklers Component Section inventory for the USAF includes the water supply equipment and related piping from the equipment to the sprinkler head.

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1 . Equipment Category: D404001 Sprinklers and Releasing Devices

Component Subtype: Choose from three:

• Wet Pipe Systems ‐ light hazard

• Wet Pipe Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Wet Pipe Systems ‐ extra hazard

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name only when required.

• Most common sprinkler system

• Not typically used where subject to freezing

• Each system typically requires one section per hazard category in system

• Use FM Global Data Sheet 3‐26 to find hazard categories for non‐storage occupancies and NPFA 13 for storage occupancies

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2 . Equipment Category: D404001

Component Subtype: Choose from three

• Dry Pipe Systems ‐ light hazard

• Dry Pipe Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Dry Pipe Systems ‐ extra hazard

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name only where required

• Used where pipe is subject to freezing temperature (attic space, exterior storage, loading dock)

• Not used over communications or electronic equipment installations

• Not typically used in hangars

• Each system typically requires one section per hazard category in system

• Use FM Global Data Sheet 3‐26 to find hazard categories for non‐storage

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3 . Equipment Category: D404001

Component Subtype: Choose from three

• Preaction Systems ‐ light hazard

• Preaction Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Preaction Systems ‐ extra hazard

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter section name only where required

• Used over communications or electronic equipment installations.

• Uses same valve body as deluge system.

• Supplementary heat detection systems are common

• There are three kinds of preaction systems:

1. Non‐interlock admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of detection devices or automatic sprinklers

2. Single interlock admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of detection devices

3. Double interlock admits water to sprinkler piping upon operation of both detection devices and automatic sprinklers

• Each system typically requires one section per hazard category in system

• Use FM Global Data Sheet 3‐26 to find hazard categories for non‐storage

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4 . Equipment Category: D404001

Component Subtype: Choose from four

• Deluge Systems ‐ light hazard

• Deluge Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Deluge Systems ‐ extra hazard

Quantity: SF

Inventory Notes:

• Enter Section Name only where require

• Foam water deluge system sections are located in D409002 FOAM GENERATING

EQUIPMENT

• Supplementary heat detection systems are required

• Uses open sprinklers or nozzles

• Each system typically requires one section per hazard category in system

• Use FM Global Data Sheet 3‐26 to find hazard categories for non‐storage

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5 . Equipment Category: D404001

Component Subtype:

• Wet Pipe Systems ‐ light hazard

• Quantity: 17,825 SF

• Wet Pipe Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Quantity: 56,380 SF

• Dry Pipe Systems ‐ ordinary hazard

• Quantity: 7,320 SF

• Section name: N/A

Inventory Notes:

• Two wet pipe risers and two dry pipe risers are present in mechanical room

• Ideally each riser has at least one section; inventory might not be possible without shop drawings

• HC‐1 is equivalent to light hazard

• HC‐2 is equivalent to ordinary hazard

• HC‐3 is equivalent to extra hazard

6 . Equipment Category: D404001

Component Subtype: Wet Pipe Systems ‐ light hazard

Quantity: 500 SF

Inventory Notes:

• Section Name: Sprinkler Coverage Area xxxx

F. Inventory D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems Other fire protection systems Component Section inventory for the USAF includes all other protection systems: carbon dioxide systems, foam generating equipment, clean agent systems and other systems including UV/IR3 detectors.

Typical inventory at USAF bases includes:

• Chemical – Dry Chemical SF

• Chemical – Foam SF

• Clean Agent Systems SF

• High sensitivity smoke detection systems SF

• Optical detection systems SF

• Foam water deluge sprinkler system SF

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• Low‐level high expansion system SF

• Low‐level (in trench) grate nozzle system SF

III. Assessment A. General D40 Assessment Guidance

Fire protection Component Sections are assessed using Direct Condition Rating (DCR). When Component Sections are not visible, assessment is based on operability or serviceability (work history).

Fire protection components are either visible or hidden (such as piping, wiring and devices located above ceiling tiles or below raised flooring) by other construction elements. Even though fire protection system components might not be visible, fire protection maintenance is required by UFC 3‐601‐02 (which references NFPA 25, 72 etc.).

The assessor can evaluate the system by performing inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM), reviewing associated records or interviewing maintenance personnel. Shop drawings and ITM records are required to be retained. Therefore, if records are not available, assume the ITM has not been performed. Fire protection deficiencies generate repair projects. Deficiencies are required to be captured in BUILDERTM SMS IAW current AFCAMP Playbook. The assessor should obtain and review Fire Prevention Inspection Report (AF Form 1487), and incorporate deficiencies using the Direct Condition Assessment Matrix. Note: Fire protection features required by Code (but never installed) are not inventoried / assessed.

When fire protection Component Sections are visible, they must be assessed. The on‐site assessment is determined based on the assessor’s observations compared to the Direct Condition Rating (DCR) Definitions chart for major components D4010, D4020, D4030, D4040 and D4090. The “Rating” reflects observed deterioration, impact on operation, serviceability (work history), reliability and fire safety deficiencies and repair requirements based on the chart (next page), and the assessor’s professional judgment. When determining the “Rating,” the assessor should consider the quantity and severity of conditions or distresses observed. The assessor must provide an Inspection Comment in cases of Amber+ or lower DCR or BUILDERTM calculated Distress Survey rating. It is highly recommended that photographs documenting defects to be taken and attached to the assessment.

If an otherwise operational component cannot be maintained in the future due to the non‐availability of repair parts, the component should be rated no higher than ”Amber +.”

Under no circumstances should age be factored into a DCR or Distress Survey assessment. Ratings are

Other Fire Protection Systems D4090 Inventory Hints

• Dry chemical systems may be found in dining facility cooking areas.

• Foam systems are generally found in hangars or other industrial areas where liquid fuels are used.

• Clean agent fire suppression systems are generally found in facilities housing communications, information processing, electronic equipment and flight simulators.

• Do not inventory hand held or portable extinguishing equipment.

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If observed, the assessor must consider the severity and density of these conditions to determine the DCR provided by the following DCR chart.

The assessor must provide an Inspection Comment for any Amber+ or lower DCR or BUILDERTM calculated Distress Survey rating. Unless the condition is based on serviceability, compliance, or a condition that cannot be visually documented, photograph documentation is highly recommended to be attached to the assessment.

When there is visible deterioration or defects of a system/component, a picture provides a lot of value.

When accomplishing the 5‐year reassessment, especially when it is a different assessor, the assessor can compare the then to now. Even if it is the same assessor sees a particular asset frequently (possibly yearly during annual PM), the assessor may not notice the gradual degradation so a picture provides great value. Please consult local ISSO for correct procedures on taking pictures, reviewing picture content and transferring data to AFNET to ensure INFOSEC, COMSEC, OPSEC compliance.

Following the BUILDERTM SMS assessment, the assessor should inform the facility manager of any new issues discovered.

NOTE: Red highlighted text is provided as an example of a life cycle of typical components and should be adjusted as needed to represent other various components.

Direct Condition Rating (DCR) Definitions

Rating Observation Green (+) Fully Operational ‐ Free of Known or Observable Defects

Keep doing PM required to maintain warranty ‐ no action required

Green Fully Operational ‐ Slight Deterioration or Minimal wear

Keep doing PM ‐ no action required Green (‐) Fully Operational – Normal wear and/or serviceability defects

Keep doing PM ‐ need to start planning for rehabilitation

Amber (+) Reduced Operation – Minor wear and/or serviceability defects Repairs could be accomplished and replacement planned within next eight to ten years (Investment of resources could extend life)

Amber Reduced Operation – Moderate wear and/or serviceability defects Repairs could be accomplished and replacement planned within next six to seven years (Investment of resources could extend life)

Amber (‐) Reduced Operation – Significant wear and/or serviceability defects Repairs could be accomplished and replacement planned within next three to five years (Investment of resources could extend life)

Red (+) Loss of Operation – Moderate wear and/or serviceability failure Repairs could be accomplished and replacement planned within next two years (Run to failure ‐ further investment unwise)

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Direct Condition Rating (DCR) Definitions

Rating Observation Red Loss of Operation – Significant wear and/or serviceability failure

Repairs could be accomplished and replacement planned within the next year (Run to failure ‐ further investment unwise)

Red (‐) Loss of Operation – Complete wear and/or serviceability failure Replacement needs to be planned immediately

B. Assessment D4010 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

D4010 Assessment Criteria

• Fire alarm distribution and control equipment are graded based on serviceability, reliability and condition. To determine the serviceability the assessor should interview the maintenance staff to determine parts availability or if panel changes require other system upgrades. If parts cannot be obtained through normal commercial channels, the fire alarm control panel will be rated AMBER.

Reliability criteria is based on UFC 3‐601‐01, s2‐2.2. Assessors will rate fire alarm control panels and wiring using on the following criteria:

o Any fire alarm system in a trouble condition requires immediate maintenance. A trouble status is not considered a normal or acceptable alarm status. In addition, significant variability of issues can cause a trouble status. If the assessor can determine the cause is the distribution system, part of the distribution system or a device, the assessor can provide a rating based on the corrective action. If the assessor is unable to determine the cause, the fire alarm control panel and distribution will be rated AMBER.

o Any fire alarm systems with more than two trouble conditions are outside their minimum tested or listed operating parameters and are significantly less reliable. If the assessor can determine which devices cause the troubles, he can degrade those devices. Otherwise, the assessor will rate the system as RED.

o Most fire alarm control panels continuously monitor components and wiring. Therefore, unless a trouble can be traced to a specific device, the alarm distribution will be graded

AMBER.

o Any fire alarm system with more than three explained activations resulting from non‐fire events being mistaken for actual fires, should be evaluated by a technician or engineer to determine if corrective actions are necessary. If it has been evaluated the system can be rated based on the required corrective action. If it has not been evaluated, the system should be rated as AMBER.

o Any fire alarm system with more than three unexplained activations in a 6 month period is experiencing a system instability that should be rated RED.

• Fire detection devices and notification are graded based upon observable distresses and testing results identified in UFC 3‐601‐02 and NFPA 72. If required ITM is not preformed, rate the detector AMBER.

o Inspect heat detectors for mechanical or water damage, paint on heat sensing element and proper location. Provide a rating of RED for these detectors having these deficiencies.

o Non‐restorable fixed temperature heat detectors are required to laboratory tested or replaced after 15 years of service (NFPA 72, Table 14.4.3.2 17 (d)). If these heat detectors are not tested properly, they should be rated AMBER after thirteen years of operation and RED after 15 years.

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Examples of typical fire alarm and detection systems equipment distresses or conditions include:

1. Typical Distress: Fire Alarm Panel in Trouble Status

2. Typical Distress: Painted Heat Detector

3. Typical Distress: Broken Heat Detector

4. Typical Distress: Missing Heat Detector

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5. Typical Distress: New Partition Created Space with No Automatic Fire Detection

6. Typical Distress: Redundant Heat Detection

7. Typical Distress: Lack of Visual Notification in Office (Facility Constructed after 1968)

C. Assessment D4020 Fire Suppression Water Supply and Equipment

D4020 Assessment Criteria

• Visually examine backflow preventers for leaks. Examine inspection tag and review backflow prevention program documentation to ensure devices are tested regularly. Backflow preventers must be tested IAW UFC 3‐60‐01 Table 2‐26: reduced pressure devices must be tested every two years, double check devices must be tested every five years. If the backflow preventer is not tested, provide an AMBER rating. If the

30 | P a g e backflow preventer did not pass use professional judgment based on the corrective action to determine the rating. More information can be found in the Cross Connection Control Manual, Chapter 5.

http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/drinkingwater/pws/crossconnectioncontrol/crossconnectioncontrol_ manual.cfm

• Air Dryers are typically filled with a chemical desiccant; normally white, the desiccant turns purple when it is no longer capable of absorbing moisture; provide a RED rating.

• Inspect hose connections on the pump test headers for missing covers and corrosion. Use professional judgment when determining the rating based on the corrective action.

• Surge arresters should be inspected for physical damage. In addition, they should be connected using a three inch line; if they are installed using a 1 inch line the surge arrester can rated as AMBER.

• Centrifugal fire pumps must be examined visually. Check the packing glands to ensure that shaft bed packing is lubricated. Packing glands should drip at a rate of 1 drop per second; anything less indicates that packing glands are over tightened. If packing glands are not lubricated it leads to excessive wear on the impeller shaft. Verify that there is no standing water in the drip pocket. Standing water in the drip pocket enables water to be sucked into the pump case contaminating bearing oil; this is the leading cause of bearing failure. Use professional judgment when determining the rating based on the corrective action.

• The assessor should also examine the pump controller to verify it is in normal status. If the pump controller reads, “loss of phase”, provide a rating of RED.

Examples of typical fire suppression water supply and equipment distresses or conditions include:

1. Typical Distress: Air Dryer Desiccant

2. Typical Distress: Backflow Preventer Failed Inspection http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/drinkingwater/pws/crossconnectioncontrol/crossconnectioncontrol_manual.cfm http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/drinkingwater/pws/crossconnectioncontrol/crossconnectioncontrol_manual.cfm

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3. Typical Distress: Backflow Preventer Installed Backwards

4. Typical Distress: Fire Pump – Corrosion and Overtightened Packing Glands

5. Typical Distress: Fire Pump – Standing

Water in Drip Pocket

6. Typical Distress: Fire Pump – Fire Pump Controller Showing Loss of Phase

D. Assessment D4030 Standpipe Systems

D4030 Assessment Hints

Maintenance criteria for standpipes is given in UFC 3‐601‐02 section 2‐2.10 and NFPA 25 Chapter 6.

Assessments for standpipe systems are performed by visual inspection, and testing or review of test records.

During the visual inspection the assessor will identify missing caps, leaking, corrosion, and physical damage to the standpipe, gauges, and hose connections. The rating will depend on the extent of deficiency but will be no better than Amber+.

Examples of typical standpipe systems distresses or conditions include:

1. Typical Distress: Severely Corroded Manual Dry Standpipe

2. Typical Distress: Corroded Hose Connection ‐ Cap Made of Dissimilar Metal

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E. Assessment D4040 Sprinklers

D4040 Assessment Criteria

• Inspect sprinkler heads and for leakage, corrosion, mechanical damage, loss of fluid in glass bulb, loading, and painting (NFPA 25 5.2.1.1.2). The system can be rated GREEN‐ through AMBER‐ depending on the extent; alternatively, a distress rating can be provided. In addition, sprinkler heads must be replaced or laboratory tested periodically (UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 25 Table 5.1.1.2). Testing should occur two years prior to the deadline; if testing indicates replacement is required or there is no test data available the system should be rated AMBER+.

• Inspect pipes and fittings and document mechanical damage, leakage, and corrosion (NFPA 25 5.2.2.1). The system can be rated Amber + through RED‐ depending on the extent; alternatively, a distress rating can be provided.

• In order to provide a reasonable assurance that corrosion and obstructions are identified, NFPA 25 14.2.1.1 requires an internal assessment of piping condition every 5 years. If the assessment is not performed the system rated AMBER, otherwise the system will be graded based on the corrective action.

• UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 25 require an internal assessments of alarm check, dry pipe, pre‐action and deluge valves to verify the operation of the clapper and the condition of the valve seats, as well as to look for evidence of corrosion or obstructing material. Alarm check valves are required to be internally assessed every five years (UFC 3‐601‐02 Table 2‐2). If the PM records or shop interview that there is significant corrosion the assessor shall provide a rating of AMBER.

• Dry pipe, deluge, and pre‐action valves are required to be tested and internally assessed every two years (UFC 3‐601‐02, Tables 2‐3 through 2‐5) during the full trip test. If the inspection reveals significant corrosion, the assessor should provide a rating of Amber or if flow during the trip test delays compared to previous tests, demonstrating that the system does not operate in manner consistent with the design, then the system shall be Amber or Red depending on the required action to restore the system to normal condition. If the PM records are unavailable then the assessor shall provide a rating of Amber.

• If assessment “Rating” is Amber + or below, enter a comment to describe the reason. A comment should also be entered regardless of DCR rating, if a significant localized issue needs to be highlighted, which may not necessarily impact the overall component section DCR rating.

Examples of typical sprinkler distresses or conditions include:

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1. Typical Distress: Severly Corroded Sprinkler

2. Typical Distress: Corroded Sprinkler

3. Typical Distress: Painted Sprinklers

4. Typical Distress: Glass Bulb Sprinkler without Fluid

5. Typical Distress: Sprinkler Piping with Corrosion and Leaking

6. Typical Distress: Elbow with Leakage and Corrosion

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7. Typical Distres: Corrosion on Welded Outlet

8. Typical Distress: Coupling Corrosion Caused by Leak

9. Typical Distress: Interior Corrosion

10. Typical Distress: Plugged Sprinkler

11. Typical Distress: Interior Valve Corrosoin

F. Assessment D4090 Other Fire Protection Systems

D4090 Assessment Criteria

• Verify required inspection, testing and maintenance is being performed in accordance with UFC

3‐601‐02.

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• Leaks are the most common visible deficiency.

Examples of typical other fire protection systems distresses or conditions include:

1. Typical Distress: Leaking AFFF Storage Tank

2. Typical Distress: Leaking Hi‐Ex Foam Generator

3. Typical Distress: Ultrasensitive Smoke Detection System in Trouble Status

IV. Inventory and Assessment Rules of Thumb A. Assessor Qualifications

• The assessor should have 5+ years of building construction or maintenance experience with specific experience related to fire protection systems. The assessor should understand the uses for common fire protection systems to assist in identifying the

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C o mponent Sections. The assessor should also have experience in identifying common problems related to fire protection systems.

B. Year Installed

• Additions, new wings, or major renovations likely require identifying separate sections with a different age.

• Older buildings may have retro‐fitted fire protection systems. Do not automatically assume the sprinkler system dates to the year the building was built.

C. Inventory/Assessment

• If as‐builts can be located, they should indicate fire protection systems type, material, and quantity.

• If an inspection or testing tag is located, enter the date on the tag in Inspection

C omments.

V. Inventory/Assessment Data Collection Sheet The following data collection forms are included as a recommendation and may also be found in the AFCEC BUILDER SharePoint Site Documents Library. Many assessors also use floor plans or a notebook. Use whatever collection method works best for the individual assessor.

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Building #: Date:

SF: 24/7:

Contact:

Fire: WHY Pull Stations:

Smoke Detectors:

Heat Detectors:

Duct Detectors:

Fire Strobes:

Fire Strobe/Annunciator Combo:

MNS Strobes:

MNS Strobe/Annunciator Combo:

Annunciator:

Sprinkler Riser:

Fire Panels:

Extra Sprinklers: Area: SF:

Water:

Lavatory:

Water Closet:

Urinal:

Kitchen Sink:

Shower:

Mop Sink:

Water Fountain:

Water Heaters: Type: # Gallons:

Recirc Pumps:

Wash Stations:

Eye Wash Stations:

BRED

SCORE

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VI. D40 UNIFORMAT II Minimum Component Reference Table The following table provides SMS MINIMUM inventory and condition assessment requirements. The table effectively provides a list of WHAT will be inventoried, WHERE within the SMS the component inventory will reside and HOW a component is to be condition assessed. The structure of the list is within UNIFORMAT II to be consistent with BUILDERTM SMS. Currently all components are Direct condition assessed. Eventually, Distress assessments may be conducted on selective components.

PM Inspection/Testing Directive column gives information on any Air Force applicable publication providing Preventative Maintenance (PM) actions that, once conducted, provides information on a component's condition assessment. Preventive Maintenance Task Lists (PMTLs) or other inspections may be considered a Distress type assessment in the future for some components.

Condition assessment frequency is not to exceed 5 years. Condition assessments conducted as part of a PMTL may be entered into SMS but should not be more often than an annual assessment.

AMP reflects the AMP to which the component is assigned:

F: Facility AMP (See Next Page)

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D DEFINITION

Unf L1

Unf L2

Unf L3 WBS L4

Includes all methods of conveying, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical.

In Builder/ Fueler/ Paver/ Railer/ Utility

PM Inspection/ Testing Directive

Insp/ Assess Freq

SMS

Type Insp

Assessment Method

AMP/

Sub‐

AMP

D40

D4010

D401001 FIRE ALARM

DISTRIBUTION

Assemblies include general (wiring, conduit, conduit support or fastening systems, switches and connections); conventional fire alarm control panel (single, multi‐zone); addressable fire alarm systems, mass notification systems, and combination systems. B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 72,

UFC 3‐600‐01,

Architectural Barriers Act, PMTL D5035 710

1950 1 thru 9

A,2,5 yr Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D401002 FIRE ALARM

DEVICES

Assemblies include notification appliances and detection devices:

alarm bell, annunciator, strobe, strobe/annunciator combo, battery backup, fixed temperature heat detector, smoke detector, rate of rise heat detector, manual pull station, rate compensate heat detector, combination heat/smoke detectors, duct detectors, and explosion proof devices such as, detectors, pull stations, and notification appliances.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 72,

UFC 3‐600‐01,

Architectural Barriers Act, PMTL D5035 710

1950 1 thru 9

A,2,5, 15 yr

Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D4020

D402001 FIRE PROTECTION

WATER PIPING

AND EQUIPMENT

Assemblies include air compressor, air dryer, reduced pressure backflow preventers, and double check valve backflow preventers.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 25

UFC 3‐600‐01, PMTLs

D4015 100 1950, D4015 100 2950.

A Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D402002 FIRE PUMP Assemblies include fire pumps (including controller), jockey pump including (controller and disconnects); fire pump test header, flow meters, and recirculation system; and hydraulic transience controls (surge arrestors). B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 20,

25 UFC 3‐600‐01, PMTLs D4015 210 1950, D4015

250 1950

2,5 yr Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D4030

D403001 STANDPIPE

EQUIPMENT &

PIPING

Assemblies include wet or dry, class I, II, or III, hose connections for ground floors, and each additional floor.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 25

UFC 3‐600‐01, PMTLs

D4015 150 1950 01

A,2,5, Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D4040

D404001 SPRINKLERS AND

RELEASING

DEVICES

(SYSTEMS)

Assemblies include wet‐pipe, dry pipe, pre‐action, deluge, and multi‐ cycel systems spanning mulitple hazard categories.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 25

UFC 3‐600‐01, PMTLs

D4015 150 1950, D4015 180 1950. D4015 310

A,2,5, 15,25,50 yr Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D404002 SPRINKLER

WATER SUPPLY

EQUIPMENT AND

PIPING

Assemblies include alarm valves, flow control valves, pipe and fittings from equipment to sprinkler heads, including all supports and wall or floor sleeves. All equipment including tanks, pumps, and other associated equipment, fittings and specialties required for hook‐up are in this assembly. The unit of measure at the assembly level is each sprinkler head.

B? N/A 5 yr Direct Visual

D4090

D409001 CARBON DIOXIDE

SYSTEMS

Assemblies include carbon dioxide systems.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 11,

25 UFC 3‐600‐01, UFC 4‐

211‐01, PMTLs D4095 210 1950, D4095 220

A,2 yr Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D409002 FOAM

GENERATING

EQUIPMENT

Assemblies include all high expansion foam, AFFF, and foam‐water deluge systems.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 11,

25 UFC 3‐600‐01, UFC 4‐

211‐01, PMTL D4095 100

A,2,5 yr Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D409003 CLEAN AGENT

SYSTEMS

Assemblies include all halon, clean agent, and inert gas systems.

B Manufacturer

Guidance, PMTLs D4095

450 1950, D4095 XXX

Manu‐ facturer Specific

Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

D409090 OTHER FIRE

PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

Assemblies include ultasensative smoke detection systems, UV/IR3 detectors.

B

AFI 32‐10141,

UFC 3‐601‐02/NFPA 72,

UFC 3‐600‐01,PMTL

D5035 710 1950 1 thru 9

A,2,5,15 yr

Direct

Visual, PMTL, NFPA ITM

Report, Fire Prevention Deficiency

Report

F/F

This subsystem includes items located upstream of the suppression systems such as, backflow preventers, piping, fire pumps etc. supplying a single facility. Equipment supporting multiple facilities is covered as a water utility.

This system includes standard and special fire protection systems.

This subsystem includes fire alarm and mass notification control panels and distribution, fire detection devices, notification appliances, electromechanical releases, and all electrical connections and other associated items.

This subsystem includes the standpipe risers, racks, cabinets, hoses, hose connections, and all other piping, fittings, and supports associated.

This subsystem includes the water supply equipment and related piping, control valves, alarm valves, and connections, from the base of the riser to the sprinkler head.

This subsystem includes special fire detection and extinguishing systems.

SERVICES

FIRE PROTECTION

SPRINKLERS

OTHER FIRE PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

FIRE ALARM AND

DETECTION SYSTEMS

FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER

SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT

STANDPIPE SYSTEMS