UFGS_10_44_16_Fire_Extinguishers_-_UFGS_10_44_16.pdf

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SECTION 10 44 16

FIRE

EXTINGUISHERS

05/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced . The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E814 (2013a) Standard Test Method for Fire

Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA l (2015; ERTA 2015) Fire Code

NFPA 10 (2013) Standard for Portable Fire

Extinguishers

NFPA 101 (2015; ERTA 2015) Life Safety Code

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for

Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 303 (2016) Fire Protection Standards for

Marinas and Boatyards

NFPA 385 (2012) Standard for Tank Vehicles for

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

NFPA 409 (2016) Standard on Aircraft Hangars

NFPA 418 (2016) Standard for Heliports

NFPA 505 (2013) Fire Safety Standard for Powered

Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operations

NFPA 99 (2015) Health Care Facilities Code

U .S . NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.106 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

29 CFR 1910.157 (2003) Portable Fire

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 154 (2005; Reprint May 2014) Carbon- Dioxide Fire Extinguishers

UL 2129 (2017) UL Standard for Safety

Halocarbon Clean Agent Fire

UL 299 (2012) Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

UL 626 (2005; Reprint Mar 2012) 2-1/2

Gallon Stored-Pressure, Water-Type Fire Extinguishers

UL 8 (2016) UL Standard for Safety Water

Based Agent Fire Extinguishers

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are or information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SUBM ITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Manufacturer's Data; G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Fire Extinguishers; G

Cabinets; G

SD-03 Product Data

Cabinets; G

SD-07 Certificates

Manufacturer's Warranty with Inspection Tag; G

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1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Protect materials from weather, soil, and damage during delivery, storage, and construction.

Deliver materials in their original packages, containers, or bundles bearing the brand name and the name and type of the material.

Provide portable fire extinguishers in compliance with NFPA 505 for all ancillary vehicles where Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks, including type designations, special conditions relating to areas of use, conversions, maintenance, or specific operations apply.

1.4 WARRANTY

Guarantee that Fire Extinguishers are free of defects in materials, fabrication, finish, and installation and that they will remain so for a period of not less than 5 years after completion.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Submit fabrication drawings consisting of fabrication and assembly details performed in the factory and product data for the following items: Fire Extinguishers; Accessories, cabinets, Wall Brackets.

2 .1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2 .1.1 Types

Submit certificates that show fire extinguishers comply with local codes and regulations.

Provide fire extinguishers conforming to NFPA 10. Provide quantity and placement in compliance with the applicable sections of NFPA 1, NFPA 101, and 29 CFR 1910.157.

Provide dry chemical type fire extinguishers compliant with UL 299.

Submit manufacturer's data for each type of Fire Extinguisher required, detailing all related Cabinet, Wall Mounting and Accessories information, complete with manufacturer's warranty with inspection tag.

2 .l.2 Material

Provide corrosion-resistant steel extinguisher shell.

2 .1.3 Size

10 pounds extinguishers.

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2.1.4 Accessories

Forged brass valve

Fusible plug

Safety release

Pressure gage

2.2 EQUIPMENT

2 .2.l Cabinets

2 .2.1.l Material

Provide corrosion-resistant steel cabinets.

2 .2.1.2 Type

Provide semi-recessed cabinet for a 4-inch wall.

2 .2 .1.3 Size

Dimension cabinets to accommodate the specified fire extinguishers.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Fire Extinguishers where indicated on the drawings. Verify exact locations prior to installation.

Provide extinguishers which are fully charged and ready for operation upon installation. Provide extinguishers complete with Manufacturer's Warranty with Inspection Tag attached.

Comply with the manufacturer's recommendations for all installations.

3.2 PROTECTION

3.2.l Repairing

Remove and replace damaged and unacceptable port ions of completed work with new work at no additional cost to the Government.

Submit replacement parts list indicating specified items replacement part, replacement cost, and name, address and contact for replacement parts distributor.

3.2.2 Cleaning

Clean all surfaces of the work, and adjacent surfaces which are soiled as a result of the work. Remove from the site all construction equipment, tools, surplus materials and rubbish resulting from the work .