Appendix L Code Conflicts and Resolution.pdf

APPENDIX L

CODE CONFLICTS AND RESOLUTION

General Design Category Specific Design Item Code Requirement (US) Code Reference (US) Code Requirement (Host Nation) - indicate 'Same as US' where applicable Code Reference (Host Nation)

Service Mains Service Mains must be sized so that the minimum residual pressure available, at 150 percent of a Facility fire pump rating, if provided, is not less than 20 psi

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.2.4 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Not more than two fire hydrants can be located on a Service Lateral. UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.3.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A Service Lateral supplying hydrants must be minimum 6-in. (150 mm) and valved at the connection to the Service Main.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.7.c Piping supplying hydrants must be minimum 3-in. (80 mm) RD: Annex 4-6.8.5.4.1

Minimum size Service Lateral for fire sprinkler systems must be not less than 6-in. (150 mm) in diameter.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.3.2 Piping supplying hydrants must be minimum 3-in. (80 mm) RD: Annex 4-6.8.5.4.1

Control valves must be provided in each source of water supply, such as tanks and pumps.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.4.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

A control valve must be provided on the Service Lateral downstream of the connection to the Service Main.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.4.2 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

A sufficient number of sectional valves must be provided on the Service Main, so that not more than a combined total of five hydrants or the Service Laterals to not more than three separate buildings are out of service due to a single break.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.4.3

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Fire hydrants must be UL-listed, FM-approved, or listed or classified by an NRTL and must have two 2 1/2-in. (65 mm) hose outlets and one 4 1/2-in. (115m) outlet with national standard fire hose threads in accordance with NFPA 1963.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.1

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Barrels must be long enough to permit at least 18-in. (450 mm) clearance between the center of the 4 1/2-in. (115 mm) outlet and grade.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.7.d Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Building H<25m:

The location of the above and underground hydrants and their number are determined in consultation with the territorially competent fire brigade.

In the industrial and trade zones and in places with a high population density, the water connections are at a maximum distance of 100 m from each other. Elsewhere, due to the location of the buildings or facilities to be protected against fire, they are distributed in such a way that the distance between the entrance to each building or facility and the nearest hydrant does not exceed 200 m.

RD: Annex 2-6.8.5.4.2 RD: Annex 3-6.8.5.4.2

Building H>25m:

The location of the hydrants above and below ground, and their number, are determined in such a way that at each entrance to the building the sum of the distances from that entrance to the two nearest hydrants is less than 100 m.

RD: Annex 4-6.8.5.4.2

A sufficient number of hydrants must be provided so that Fire Flow can be met without taking more than 1,250 gpm (4,740 L/min) from any single hydrant.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.1

Building H<25m:

The water supply shall have a capacity of at least 50m³.

RD: Annex 2-6.8.5.4.1 RD: Annex 3-6.8.5.4.1

Buidling H>25m:

The water supply shall have a capacity of at least 100m³.

RD: Annex 4-6.8.5.4.1

Fire hydrants protecting aircraft parking and servicing aprons must be spaced at 300 feet (91 m) maximum intervals along one side.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.4.f Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Exterior storage and military/tactical equipment/vehicle parking must be provided with hydrants spaced at 300 feet (91 m) maximum intervals around the perimeter

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.4.c Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Hydrants protecting warehouses must be spaced along the sides of the Facility with fire department access at 300 feet (91 m) maximum intervals

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.4.b

Building H<25m:

The location of the above and underground hydrants and their number are determined in consultation with the territorially competent fire brigade.

In the industrial and trade zones and in places with a high population density, the water connections are at a maximum distance of 100 m from each other. Elsewhere, due to the location of the buildings or facilities to be protected against fire, they are distributed in such a way that the distance between the entrance to each building or facility and the nearest hydrant does not exceed 200 m.

RD: Annex 2-6.8.5.4.2 RD: Annex 3-6.8.5.4.2

Building H>25m:

The location of the hydrants above and below ground, and their number, are determined in such a way that at each entrance to the building the sum of the distances from that entrance to the two nearest hydrants is less than 100 m.

RD: Annex 4-6.8.5.4.2

At least one hydrant must be located within 150 feet (45 m) of the fire department connection for sprinklered buildings.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.4.a Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

In DoD Installations serviced by only local fire departments, hydrant hose threads must meet local requirements.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.3 Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Quantity of Water

The total usable supply stored must be equal to 120% of the Facility’s maximum required Fire Water Demand for the applicable duration specified in this UFC plus any applicable domestic or industrial demand.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-4.2.1

The minimum effective water volume shall be calculated by multiplying the maximum flow demand (Qmax) by the duration.

EN 12845: 9.3.2.3

Filling

A permanent pipe connected to the water supply must be provided to fill the tank. Tank must be kept filled, and the water level shall never be more than 4" (102mm) below the designated fire service level.

NFPA 22: 14.4

All critical liquid levels, including water storage tanks and engine fuel tanks. An indication shall be given before a water storage level drops more than 10 % below its nominal fill level.

EN12845: H.2.4

Overflow The overflow pipe must have a capacity larger than the fill connection and be not less than 3" (74mm) throughout.

NFPA 22: 14.6 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Replenishment of Storage The water storage must be capable of being self-replenished to its required volume within 48 hours, during normal domestic and industrial consumption of the supplying utility.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-4.3

The water source shall be capable of refilling the tank in no more than 36 h.

EN 12845: 9.3.3

Tank material to be steel.

NOTE : Bolted aboveground steel tanks to be provided for this project.

Tanks will be FM Approved.

NFPA 22: 4.4.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Bolted steel tanks must be cylinderical. NFPA 22: 6.1.3.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A All design materials, fabrication, and installation must be in accordance with AWWA D103.

NFPA 22: 6.2.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Frostproof Casing: A listed frostproof casing must be placed on all exposed tank piping in localities where the lowest mean atmospheric temperature for one day is 20 degrees F (-6.7 degrees C).

NFPA 22: 15.2.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Tank heating is required in areas subject to freezing. The heating system must be of capacity to maintain 42 degrees F (5.6 degrees C) during the coldest weather.

NFPA 22: 16.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

Lightning Protection Lightning protection is required in accordance with NFPA 780. NFPA 22: 4.9 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A In locales subject to freezing, water temperature of aboveground storage tanks must likewise be monitored by the Installation Fire Alarm Reporting System.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-4.4.2 Not identified in Host Nation Codes N/A

The water level must be remotely monitored in accordance with NFPA 22 and NFPA 72 by the Installation Fire Alarm Reporting System.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-4.4.1

All critical liquid levels, including water storage tanks and engine fuel tanks. An indication shall be given before a water storage level drops more than 10 % below its nominal fill level.

EN12845: H.2.4

Pump Type

May be either a horizontal or vertical centrifugal pump, or a vertical turbine pump; whichever is most economical and appropriate for the intended use.

NOTE : Horizontal split-case, diesel-driven fire pumps to be provided for this project due to large capacity and supply from aboveground fire water storage tank.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.2

The sprinkler pumps shall conform to the relevant European Standard.

Pumps shall be driven either by electric motors or diesel engines, capable of providing at least the power required to conform to the following:

a) for pumps with non-overloading power characteristic curves, the maximum power required at the peak of the power curve;

b) for pumps with rising power characteristic curves, the maximum power for any conditions of pump load, from zero flow to a flow corresponding to a pump NPSH required equals to 16 m or maximum suction static head plus 11 m, whichever is greater.

The coupling between the driver and the pump of ˜horizontal™ pumpsets shall be of a type which ensures that either can be removed independently and in such a way that pump internals can be inspected or replaced without affecting suction or discharge piping. End suction pumps shall be of the 'back pull-out' type. Pipes shall be supported independently of the pump.

EN 12845: 10.1

Fire pump activation (run) must transmit an alarm condition to the Installation receiving station, or remote receiving station, but not activate the Facility notification appliance circuits (i.e. no audible/visual notification in the protected Facility(s)).

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.3.3

The following conditions shall each be indicated both locally and at a responsibly manned location (see Annex I) by warning lights:

a) the use of any switch which prevents the engine starting automatically;

b) the failure of the engine to start after the six attempts;

c) pump running;

d) diesel controller fault;

The warning lights shall be appropriately marked.

EN 12845: 10.9.11

Fire pumps must be arranged to automatically shut down after reaching the stop pressure and the expiration of the minimum run time determined by NFPA 20. Stop pressure must be at least 5 psi below maximum churn pressure at the lowest available static pressure.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.3.2

The first pumpset shall start automatically when the pressure in the trunk main falls to a value of no less than 0,8p, where p is the pressure at the closed valve condition. Where two pumpsets are installed, the second pump shall start before the pressure falls to a value of no less than 0,6p. Once the pump has started, it shall continue to run until stopped manually.

EN 12845: 10.7.5.2

Pump Drive Diesel engine driven fire pumps must not be arranged to start automatically upon loss of normal power.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.4.4

The automatic start and operation of the pumpset shall not depend on any energy sources other than the engine and its batteries.

EN 12845: 10.9.1

Rated Capacity

The maximum fire suppression system demand must not exceed 140 percent of rated pump capacity.

Based on the required fire flow of Building 2003 (3,500 gpm (13,247 L/min) for three hours, a 2,500 (9,462 L/min) fire pump is being provided.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.1.7

When measured by the supplier's test facility, the pump shall provide a pressure at least 0,5 bar higher than that required for the most unfavourable area. The pump shall also be capable of providing the flow and pressure of the most favourable area at all water supply water levels.

EN 12845: 10.7.3

Chievres Air Base Utility Upgrades Code Comparison - Fire Protection

Service Laterals

Valves

Fire Hydrants

Monitoring

Pump Start and Shutdown

Fire Service Main and Laterals

Facility On-Site Water Storage

Tank Construction and Features

All parts of the Facility exterior must be within 350 feet (106 m) of a hydrant with consideration given to accessibility and obstructions.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-3.5.8.2

http://9.3.2.3 http://6.1.3.1 http://10.7.5.2

Pipe sizes

Based on a 2,500 gpm (9,462 L/min) rated fire pump capacity, the following pipe sizes must be provided:

Suction Piping: 10" (250mm) Discharge Piping: 10" (250mm) Flow Meter: 8" (200mm) Hose Valves: 8 - 2-1/2" (8 - 65mm) Hose Header Supply: 8" (200 mm)

Note : Suction pipe size is based on a maximum velocity at 150 percent rated capacity of 15 ft/sec (4.6 m/sec).

NFPA 20: 4.28

Only Suction Piping is identified by Host nation Codes:

In positive head conditions, the diameter of the suction pipe shall be no less than 65 mm. Furthermore, the diameter shall be such that a velocity of 1,8 m/s is not exceeded when the pump is operating at maximum demand flow.

Where more than one pump is provided, the suction pipes might only be inter-connected if they are fitted with stop valves to allow each pump to continue operating when the other is removed for maintenance. The connections shall be dimensioned as appropriate for the flow rate required.

EN 12845: 10.6.2

As the new fire pump house will be provided with automatic fire sprinkler protection, a required fire-rated seapration is not required if located greater than 50 feet (15.3 m) from adjacent buildings.

NFPA 20: Table 4.14.1.1.2

Pumpsets shall be housed in a compartment having a fire resistance of no less than 60 min, used for no other purpose than fire protection. It shall be one of the following (in order of preference):

a) a separate building;

b) a building adjacent to a sprinkler protected building with direct access from outside;

c) a compartment within a sprinkler protected building with direct access from outside.

EN 12845: 10.3.1

An approved or listed heat source must be provided for maintaining a temperature of at least 40 degrees F (4 degrees C).

NFPA 20: 4.14.3.1

The pump compartment shall be maintained at or above the following temperature:

— 4 °C for electric motor driven pumps;

— 10 °C for diesel engine driven pumps.

EN 12845: 10.3.3

Fire pump house must be provided with normal and emergency lighting. Emergency lighting intensity must be 3 foot-candles (32.3 lux) and capable of maintaing the lighting level for a minimum of two hours.

NFPA 20: 4.14.4/4.14.5

The evacuation routes, exits and emergency exits must be equipped with safety lighting and appropriate signaling.

Codex Book III, Title 3: Art.III.3-11 §3

Provisions for ventilation are required. NFPA 20: 4.14.6 Pump compartments for diesel engine driven pumps shall be provided with adequate ventilation in accordance with the supplier's recommendations.

EN 12845: 10.3.4

Floor of fire pump house must be pitched for adequate drainage away from critical equipment such as the pump, driver, controller, etc.

NFPA 20: 4.14.7 Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Provide a minimum of 3 feet )915 mm) clearance on one side of the fire pump assembly for maintenance purposes and in front of fire pump controller in accordance with NFPA 70. A clear width of 3 feet (915 mm) must also be provided from the room entry to the fire pump and controller.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.1.4

- passage for pedestrians: 100 cm

- distance between machines with regard to access to the workstation: 80 cm

- width for occasional access: 60 cm

- distance between pallets, containers, storage or work stations: 50 cm

- space in front of the workstation: 100 cm

Codex Book III, Title 3: Art.III.1-21

A minimum clearance of 3 feet (915 mm) shall be provided for access to and in front of all equipment .

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.1.5

- passage for pedestrians: 100 cm

- distance between machines with regard to access to the workstation: 80 cm

- width for occasional access: 60 cm

- distance between pallets, containers, storage or work stations: 50 cm

- space in front of the workstation: 100 cm

Codex Book III, Title 3: Art.III.1-21

Electrical Circuits for Diesel-Driven Engines

Provide separate hard-wired circuits for the fire pump controller, engine starting system battery charger and hard-wired electric circuit for engine block heater.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.7

Automatic and manual starting systems shall be provided and shall be independent except that the starter motor and batteries might be common to the two systems.

It shall be possible to start the diesel engine both automatically, upon receipt of a signal from the pressure switches, and manually by means of a push button on the pump controller. It shall be possible to shut down the diesel engine only manually; engine monitoring devices shall not cause the engine to stop.

The rated voltage of the batteries and starter motor shall be no less than 12 V.

EN 12845: 10.9.7.1

Full flow relief valve piping must discharge safely in accordance with NFPA 20. If an on-site water storage tank is provided, the piping must discharge back to the tank.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.1.9

A flow measuring device shall be permanently installed and shall be capable of checking each water supply. If the testing apparatus is not permanently fitted, it shall be available on site at all times.

Pressure gauges shall be located upstream and downstream of the pump on a straight piece of pipe.

Where the system demand is provided by more than one pump running in parallel, the capacity of the flow measuring device can be chosen according to the capacity of the largest pump. In this case the individual readings might be added if the suction and discharge layout will not affect the result.

EN 12845: 8.5.2

Provide a test header manifold on the Facility exterior that permits flow testing directly from the header.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.8.1 Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Provide a flow meter installed in accordance with NFPA 20. UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.8.2

A flow measuring device shall be permanently installed and shall be capable of checking each water supply. If the testing apparatus is not permanently fitted, it shall be available on site at all times.

Pressure gauges shall be located upstream and downstream of the pump on a straight piece of pipe.

Where the system demand is provided by more than one pump running in parallel, the capacity of the flow measuring device can be chosen according to the capacity of the largest pump. In this case the individual readings might be added if the suction and discharge layout will not affect the result.

EN 12845: 8.5.2

Where a water storage tank provides suction to the fire pump, the flow meter discharge must be piped back to a water storage tank.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-5.8.2.2 Not identified in Host Nation Codes

Fire Flow for sprinklered Facilities must be a minimum of 1,000 gpm at 20 psi (3,785 L/min at 138 kPa). Where the Fire Flow cannot be met, the DFPE is permitted to approve a reduction in Fire Flow. Fire Flow is calculated independently of the Fire Water Demand.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-2.1

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

The Required fire flow for buildings protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system shall not exceed 2,000 gpm (7,571 L/min) for 2 hours.

NFPA 1: 18.4.5.3.4

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Required fire flow shall be reduced by 75 percent when the building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow shall not be less than 1000 gpm (3785 L/min).

NFPA 1: 18.4.5.3.2

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Fire Flow must be in accordance with NFPA 1, except the following special Facilities.

NFPA 1: Chapter 18 Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Aircraft Parking and Refueling Facilities. A minimum Fire Flow of 1,000 gpm (3,785 L/min) for a 2-hour duration is to be provided for all such facilities.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-2.2.2

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Vehicle Parking Areas. A minimum Fire Flow of 500 gpm (1,900 L/m) for a 2-hour duration must be provided for all such areas.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-2.2.4

Agreement should be sought with the local Fire Service related to firefighting water and firefighting equipment.

N/A

Occupant Load Factor Fire pump house is classified as an ordinary hazard storage occupancy per NFPA 101. The occupant load factor for mechanical equipment rooms is 500 sq ft/person (46.6 sq meter/person) gross.

UFC 3-600-01: 10-3.1

NFPA 101: 7.3.1.2

Based on the maximum capacity load RD: Annex 2/1-1

Number of Means of Egress The fire pump house requires a single means of egress. NFPA 101: 42.2.4 Each Compartement is at least served by:

- One exit in case the maximum occupancy is less than 100 persons

RD: Annex 2/1-2.2.1

Minimum Egress Width For level components, minimum egress width is 0.2 in/person (5mm/person).

NFPA 101: Table 7.3.3.1 Minimum egress width is 0.1m/person. RD: Annex 2/1-5.6.4

Minimum Clear Width of doors Door openings in means of egress shall be not less than 32" (810 mm) in clear width.

NFPA 101: 7.2.1.2.3.2

The useful width of egress paths, exits and egress doors are required to be at least 80cm.

RD: Annex 2/1-4.4

Maximum Travel Distance to Exit Maximum travel distance to an exit shall not exceed 400 feet (122 m) as the building is provided with automatic sprinkler protection.

NFPA 101: Table 42.2.6

No point in a compartment may find at a distance greater than:

(a) for premises occupied exclusively during daytime:

- 30 m from escape routes connecting the staircases or exits; (Max.

common path of travel)

- 45 m from the nearest access to staircases or exits; (Max. total path length)

- 80 m from the access to a secondary staircase or secondary exits.

(Max. total path length)

RD: Annex 2/1-4.4.1.1

Common Path of Travel Maximum common path of travel shall not exceed 100 feet (30 m). NFPA 101: Table 42.2.5

No point in a compartment may find at a distance greater than:

(a) for premises occupied exclusively during daytime:

- 30 m from escape routes connecting the staircases or exits; (Max.

common path of travel)

- 45 m from the nearest access to staircases or exits; (Max. total path length)

- 80 m from the access to a secondary staircase or secondary exits.

(Max. total path length)

RD: Annex 2/1-4.4.1.1

Exit Signs Provide illuminated or self-luminous exit shall at exit doors. NFPA 101: 7.10.1.5 The evacuation routes, exits and emergency exits must be equipped with safety lighting and appropriate signaling.

Codex Book III, Title 3: Art.III.3-11 §3

Emergency Lighting

Emergency lighting is required and must be maintained for a minimum of 90 minutes. An initial illumination of not less than an average of 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux) and a minimum of 0.1 ft-candle (1.1 lux) along the path of egress at floor level.

NFPA 101: 7.9

System type A wet-pipe automatic sprinkler system will be provided for the fire pump house.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-7

Compartments for pumpsets shall be sprinkler protected. Where the pump compartment is separate, it might be impractical to provide sprinkler protection from the control valve sets in the premises.

Sprinkler protection might be provided from the nearest accessible point on the downstream side of the outlet non-return valve of the pump via a subsidiary stop valve secured in the open position, together with a water flow detector in accordance with EN 12259-5, to provide visible and audible indication of the operation of the sprinklers. The alarm equipment shall be installed either at the control valves or at a responsibly manned location such as a gatehouse (see Annex I).

A 15 mm nominal diameter drain and test valve shall be fitted downstream of the flow alarm to permit a practical test of the alarm system.

EN 12845: 10.3.2

Design Criteria

As diesel-drive fire pumps are being provided, the fire pump house must be designed as an Exztra Group occupancy, with a design density of 0.30 gpm sq ft (12 mm/min) over the entire area of the building.

NFPA 20: 4.14.1.3

UFC 3-600-01: Table 9-3

Technical Rooms are classified as OH3 according to Host Nation Codes. The pump house is a technical room, and must be designed as a Ordinary Hazard 3 (OH3) occupancy, with a design density of 5 mm/min over 216m².

EN12845

Non-sprinklered Facilities

Fire Pumps

Fire Flow

Test Connections

Sprinklered Facilities

Equipment Protection

Equipment Clearances

Means of Egress (Fire Pump House) http://4.14.3.1 http://10.9.7.1 http://7.3.1.2 http://7.3.3.1 http://7.2.1.2.3.2 http://7.10.1.5 http://4.14.1.3

Sprinkler Type High-temperature [286 degrees F (141 degrees C)], standard spray upright or pendent sprinkler will be provided throughout the fire pump house.

NFPA 13: Table 8.6.2.2.1(a)

Sprinklers shall be chosen with a temperature rating close to but no lower than 30 °C above the highest anticipated ambient temperature.

In unventilated concealed spaces, under skylights or glass roofs etc., it might be necessary to install sprinklers with a higher operating temperature, up to 93 °C or 100 °C. Special consideration shall be given to the rating of sprinklers in the vicinity of drying ovens, heaters and other equipment, which gives off radiant heat.

Under normal conditions in temperate climates a rating of 68 °C or 74 °C is suitable.

EN12845: 14.4

Sprinkler Spacing Sprinklers shall be spaced at a maximum of 100 sq feet (9.3 sq meters).

UFC 3-600-01: Table 9-3 Sprinklers shall be spaced at a maximum of 12m². EN 12845: Table 19

Hose Stream Allowance A hose stream allowance of 500 gpm (1,900 L/min) for a duration of 90 minutes must be provided for the fire pump house.

UFC 3-600-01: Table 9-4

Combined water supplies shall be superior single or duplicate water supplies designed to supply more than one fixed firefighting system, as for example in the case of combined hydrant, hose and sprinkler installations.

Combined supplies shall fulfil the following conditions:

a) the systems shall be fully calculated;

b) the supply shall be capable of supplying the sum of the simultaneous maximum calculated flows from each system. The flows shall be corrected up to the pressure required by the most demanding system;

c) the duration of the supply shall be no less than that required for the most demanding system;

d) duplicate pipe connections shall be installed between the water supplies and the systems.

EN 12845: 9.6.4

Fire Alarm System

The fire pump house is required to be provided with a fire alarm system to monitor the fire pumps and fire water storage tanks. A standalone, addressable fire alarm control panel (FACP) will be provided in the fire pump house.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-18

Compartments for pumpsets shall be sprinkler protected. Where the pump compartment is separate, it might be impractical to provide sprinkler protection from the control valve sets in the premises.

Sprinkler protection might be provided from the nearest accessible point on the downstream side of the outlet non-return valve of the pump via a subsidiary stop valve secured in the open position, together with a water flow detector in accordance with EN 12259-5, to provide visible and audible indication of the operation of the sprinklers. The alarm equipment shall be installed either at the control valves or at a responsibly manned location such as a gatehouse (see Annex I).

A 15 mm nominal diameter drain and test valve shall be fitted downstream of the flow alarm to permit a practical test of the alarm system.

EN 12845: 10.3.2

Mass Notification System A mass notification system is not required as the fire pump house is not considered an inhabited building (occupied by 11 or more DoD personnel on a regular basis), as defined by UFC 4-010-01.

UFC 4-021-01: 2-6.2.1

Initiating Devices Fire alarm initiating will include addressable interface modules (to monitor the fire pump, fire water storage tanks), sprinkler water flow, valve tamper switches, and smoke detector (above FACP).

NFPA 20, NFPA 22, NFPA 72

Notification Appliances Fire alarm notification appliances are required for the fire pump house and will consist of horns and strobes.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-18

Conductors and Wiring Wiring may be solid copper or stranded as permitted by NFPA 70. All signaling line circuits must be minimum of 18 AWG. Initiating device and notification appliance circuits must be minimum 16 AWG.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-18.9.4

Identification All conduit, junction/back boxes, covers and couplings must be factory painted red.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-18.9.7

Circuit Performance Class B pathways will be provided for addressable detection, notification, and signaling line circuits.

UFC 3-600-01: 9-18.9.1

NFPA 72: 12.3.2

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code , 2018 Edition

APPLICABLE US CODES AND STANDARDS:

UFC 3-230-01, Water Storage and Distribution , 1 September 2018 with Change 1, 1 October 2018 UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities , 8 August 2016 with Change 3, 10 May 2019

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection , 2019 Edition NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection , 2018 Edition

NBN S21-100 – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, Part 1 and 2, 2015 Edition

APPLICABLE HOST NATION CODES AND STANDARDS:

NBN EN 12845:2015+A1:2020, Fixed fire-fighting installations - Sprinkler-type automatic extinguishing systems - Design, installation and maintenance , 2020 Edition

Belgium Royal Decree (RD) of 7th of July 1994, with 18th of January 2017 revision EN 54, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems , 2011 Edition

Code for Health and Safety in the Workplace, Book III, Title 3 (Codex) ARAB – Article 52

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code , 2019 Edition

Automatic Sprinkler System (Fire Pump

House)

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code , 2017 Edition

Fire Alarm / Mass Notification System

UFC 4-021-01, Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems , January 2010

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances , 2019 Edition

NFPA 1, Fire Code , 2018 Edition NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems , 2019 Edition