TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS : FIRE FIGHTING:
 
 
1.0 Scope of work

1.1 Supply, Erection, Testing and commissioning of following Fire Fighting System
components.

1.2 Getting Approval of drawings and installation from the appropriate Authority.

I. Hydrant System

I. Hydrant System shall comprise of MS Heavy Grade Yard Hydrants, valves etc.,

II. Submitting of fabrication drawings for approval before executing and “As Built” drawings
after completion of work

  REFERENCES
 
IS 3844:1989 Code of Practice for Installation and maintenance of Internal Fire Hydrants and
hose reel on premises (First Revision) (Reaffirmed November 1995)

IS 901: 1988 specification for couplings, double male and double female instantaneous pattern
for firefighting (third revision)

IS 902: 1992 Specification for Suction hose coupling for fire hose couplings for firefighting
Purposes (third revision)

IS 903: 1993 Specification for Fire hose delivery Couplings, Branch pipe, nozzles and nozzle
spanner (fourth revision)

IS 905:1980 Specification for delivery breechings, dividing and collecting instantaneous pattern
for firefighting purposes (Second revision) (Reaffirmed February 1992)

IS 907: 1984 Specification for Suction strainers, cylindrical type for fire fighting (Second
revision) (Reaffirmed November 1995 Amendment No 2)

IS 908: 1975 Specification for Fire Hydrants, Stand post type (Second revision) (Reaffirmed
November 1995 Amendment No 2)

IS 2871:2012 Specification for Branch pipe, Universal for Firefighting Purposes

IS 5290: 1993 Specification for landing valves (Third Revision)

 
  
 IS 5714: 1981 Specification for Hydrant, Stand Pipe for firefighting (First Revision) (Reaffirmed
February 1992)

IS 8090: 1992 Specification for Couplings, Branch pipe, Nozzle used in hose reel tubing for
firefighting (First revision) (Reaffirmed November 1995 (Amendment No1)

IS 3844: 1989 code of practice for installation and maintenance of internal fire hydrants and
hose reels on premises (first revision)

IS 13039: 1991 code of practice for provision and maintenance of external hydrant system

IS 13039: 2014 External hydrant systems – provision and maintenance – code of practice

IS 2175 – 1988 Specification for Heat Sensitive for Fire Detectors for use in Automatic fire
alarm system

IS 2189:1988 Code of Practice for Selection, Installation and maintenance of Automatic Fire
Detection and Alarm System (Second Revision)Amendment No 1)

IS 2175:1988 Specification for Heat sensitive Fire Detectors for Fire Detectors for use in
Automatic fire alarm System (Second revision) (Reaffirmed November 1995)

IS 11360:1985 Specification for Smoke detectors for use in automatic electrical fire Alarm
system (Reaffirmed November 1995)

All the selection of materials, Installation, Testing and commissioning shall be strictly in
accordance with Indian Standard Specification and also Local Fire Force rules shall also be
considered.

 
  HYDRANT SYSTEM
 
A. MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
B. PROCEDURE OF WORKS
C. TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
 
 
 
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT :

The material and Equipment shall include following:

i. MS Heavy Grade pipes & fittings.

ii. Valves: Butterfly valves, Non return valves, hydrant valves etc.,
iii. Single headed Hydrants
iv. RRL type B synthetic Hose
v. Stand Post

 
  
 Piping

Pipes of following types are to be used:

Mild steel black class C pipes as per IS:1239 heavy grade suitably lagged on the outside to
prevent soil corrosion as per IS:10221. M.S pipes buried below ground shall also be suitably
be lagged with 2 layers of 400 micron polythene sheet over 2 coats of bitumen.

Mild steel pipelines up to 150 mm dia shall be as per IS:1239, Part II (heavy grade) while pipe
line above 150mm dia shall be as per IS: 3589.

All pipe clamps and supports shall be fabricated from MS steel sections. Welding of
galvanized clamps and supports shall not be permitted.

Clamps shall be fastened by galvanized nuts and bolts. The selection of support shall be
capable of carrying the sum of all concurrently acting loads. They shall be designed to
provide required supporting effects and allow pipeline movements as necessary.

The piping system shall be tested for leakages at 2 times the operating pressure or 1.5 time
shut off pressure, whichever is highest including testing for water hammer effects.

Flanged joints shall be used for connections for vessels, equipment, flanged valves and also
on two straight lengths of pipelines of strategic points to facilitate erection and subsequent
maintenance work.

For pipes underground installation the pipes shall be buried at least one meter below ground
level. Pipe above ground level shall be supported at regular intervals not exceeding 3.0 mts.

PIPING INSTALLATION & SUPPORT

Tender drawings indicate schematically the size and location of pipes. The contractor, on the
Award of the work, shall prepare detailed working drawings, showing the cross-sections,
longitudinal sections, details of fittings, locations of isolating and control valves, drain and air
valves and all pipe support.

Pipe work and fittings shall be supported by brackets with Galvanised steel clamps so as to
permit free expansion and contraction.

All pipes shall be accurately cut to the required sizes in accordance with relevant BIS codes
and burrs removed before laying. Open ends of the piping shall be closed as the pipe is
installed to avoid entrance of foreign matter. Where reducers are to be made in horizontal
runs, eccentric reducer shall be used for the piping to drain freely. In other locations,
concentric reducer may be used.

Automatic air valves shall be provided at all high points in the piping system for venting. All
valves shall be of associated with an equal size ball valves.

 
  
 PIPE FITTINGS

Pipe fittings mean tees, elbows, couplings, unions, flanges, reducers etc and all such
connecting devices that are needed to complete the piping work in its totality.

PROCEDURE FOR PYP KOTE/COATEK APPLICATION

Surface preparation – The pipe surface shall be cleaned by a wire brush.

Application of Primer – PYP kote/Catek primer is to be applied on pipes immediately after

cleaning. This is to prevent any further accumulation of rust on the pipe. This is a cold applied
primer and is applied by brush.

Application of Pypkote/Coatek 4 mm Tape – After the primer is applied on the pipe, it is

allowed to dry for about 30 min. till it become touch dry. Before adhering the tape to the pipe,
it is advisable to gently heat the primer coated pipe by a run of LPG torch. Remove the bottom
polytheylene from the tape & then heat bottom surface of the tape by LPG torch or any heat
source & start wrapping the tape to the pipe by heating the primer coated pipe. Overlaps are
maintained with a minimum of 12.5mm.

Tape coating of weld joints – The tape is applied over the weld joints after the necessary
welding & testing methods of the joints is completed. The procedure for application of tape
shall be the same as bare pipe procedure. Overlaps on each side of the weld joints shall be
50mm.

A final coat of white wash with water based cement paint is done immediately over the entire
coated pipe.

JOINTING

WELDED JOINTS

Joints between MS pipes and fittings shall be made with the pipes and fittings having V groove
and welded with electrical resistance welding in an approved manner. But welding without V
groove shall not permitted.

FLANGED JOINTS (65 MM DIA AND ABOVE)

Flanged joints with flanges conforming to IS:6392 shall be provided on

Straight run sat intervals not exceeding 25-30m on pipe lines of 50mm dia and above and as
directed.

For jointing all types of valves, appurtenances, pumps, connections with other type of pipes, to
water tanks and other places necessary and as required for good engineering practice.

Flanges shall be with GI bolts and nuts and 3mm insertion gasket of natural rubber conforming
to IS:11149.

 
  
 BUTTERFLY VALVE

The butterfly valve shall be suitable for water works. The Butterfly valves shall withstand
hydrostatic test pressure of 15 kg/sqcm. Or 1.5 times the Working pressure whichever is
higher

The body shall be of cast iron to IS:210 in circular shape and of high strength to take the water
pressure. The disc shall be heavy duty cast iron with anti-corrosive epoxy or nickel coating.

The valve seat shall be of high grade elastomer or nitrile rubber. The valve is closed position
shall have complete contact between the seat and the disc throughout the perimeter. The
elastomer rubber shall have a long life and shall not give away on continuous applied water
pressure. The shaft shall be EN 8 grade carbon steel. The valve shall be fitted between two
flanges on either side of pipe flanges. The valve edge rubber shall be projected outside such
that they are wedged within the pipe flanges to prevent leakages.

Butterfly valve with SS disc

The body shall be of cast iron to IS:210 in circular shape and of high strength to take the water
pressure. The disc shall be heavy duty stainless steel to IS 3444 Gr.6

The valve seat shall be of high grade elastomer or nitrile rubber. The valve is closed position
shall have complete contact between the seat and the disc throughout the perimeter. The
elastomer rubber shall have a long life and shall not give away on continuous applied water
pressure. The valve shall be fitted between two flanges on either side of pipe flanges. The
valve edge rubber shall be projected outside such that they are wedged within the pipe flanges
to prevent leakages.

BALL VALVE

The ball valve shall be made forged brass and suitable for test pressure of pipe line. The valve
shall be internally threaded to receive pipe connections.

The ball shall be made from brass and machined to perfect round shape and subsequently
chrome plated. The seat of the valve body-bonnet gasket and gland packing shall be of
Teflon.

The handle shall be provided with PVC jacket. The handle shall also indicate the direction of
open and closed situations. The gap between the ball and the Teflon packing shall be sealed
to prevent water seeping.

The handle shall also be provided with a lug to keep the movement of the ball valve within 90
degree. The lever shall be operated smoothly and without application of any unnecessary
force.
 
  
 Non return valve

Non return valve shall be cast iron double flanged with cast iron body and bronze internal parts
conforming to IS: 5312

PRESSURE SWITCH

The pressure switches shall be employed for starting and shutting down operation of pumps
automatically, dictated by line pressure. The set pressure shall be adjustable.

The switch shall be suitable for consistent and repeated operations without change in values.
It shall be provided with water protection

PRESSURE GAUGE

Pressure gauge shall be installed at appropriate height for easy readability Pressure gauge
shall be 100 mm dia SS bourden type with ball valve, tapping and connecting pipe and nipple.

PAINTING

All Hydrant shall be painted with post office red colour paint. All MS pipe shall first be cleaned
thoroughly before application of primer coat. After application of primer coat two coats of
enamel paint shall be applied. Each coat shall be given minimum 24 hours drying time. No
thinner shall be used. Wherever required all pipe headers shall be worded indicating the
direction of the pipe.

Painting shall be expertly applied, the paint shall not over run on surfaces not requiring
painting such as walls, surfaces etc. Nuts and bolts shall be painted black, while valves shall
be painted blue.

EXCAVATION

Excavation for pipe lines shall be buried with a minimum cover of 1 meter.

ANCHOR/THRUST BLOCK

Contractor shall provide suitably designed anchor blocks in cement concrete/steel support to
cater to the excess to the excess thrust due to work hammer and high pressure.

Thrust blocks shall be provided at all bends, tees and such other location as determined by
Engineer incharge.

FIRE HYDRANTS

EXTERNAL HYDRANTS

Contractor shall provide external hydrants. The hydrants shall have instantaneous type 63mm
 
  
 dia outlets. The hydrants shall be double outlet conforming to IS:908 with CI duck foot bend
and flanged riser or required height to bring the hydrant to correct level above ground.

Contractor shall provide for each external fire hydrant two numbers of 63mm dia 15m long
RRL type B synthetic hose pipe with stainless steel male and female instantaneous type
couplings machine wound with copper wire (hose to IS:636 type certification), stainless steel
branch pipe with nozzle to IS: 903,

External hydrant hose cabinet shall be provided with a drain in the bottom plate.

The hose shall be capable of withstanding a bursting pressure of 35.7 Kg/sq.cm without undue
leakage or sweating. Hose shall be provided with instantaneous spring lock, type couplings.

Branch pipe, Nozzle

Branch pipes shall be of SS and to be fit into the instantaneous coupling. Nozzle shall be
spray type of diameter of not less than 16mm and not more than 25mm. Nozzle shall be of
instantaneous pattern conforming to IS:903.

HOSE CABINET

Hose cabinet shall be provided for all external fire hydrants. Hose cabinets shall be fabricated
from 14-gauge thick MS sheet and spray painted to shade No.536 if IS:5. The hose cabinet
with hinged double front door partially glazed (4mm glass panel) with locking arrangement.
Cabinet surfaces in contact with the wall shall not be powder coated but instead two coats of
anti-corrosive bitumastic paint. The hose cabinet shall be accommodating the following

RRL Type B synthetic hose set – 2 Nos

Branch pipe with nozzle – 1 No

Stand Post: The stand post shall be of M.S pipe of 80 mm dia with M.S Bend and flanges.
The height shall be 1200 mm or as directed by the Engineer in charge.
 

TESTING AND COMMISSIONING:

All the piping system shall be tested at 1.5 times the working pressure for four hours. The
test shall be conducted in the presence of Architects, Consultants or their representatives.
A record shall be maintained for having been done the Test, the loss of head shall be
absolutely zero. In case of any leakage or bursting of pipes, Defective section shall be
rectified and tested again.

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACTOR

 
  
 
ACCEPTED MAKE OF MATERIALS
 
   
MS PIPE : TATA / JINDAL

NON - RETURN VALVE : NORMEX (BALL TYPE)

BUTTERFLY VALVE : AUDCO/ZOLOTO

HYDRANT VALVE : WINCO/PADMINI

BRANCH PIPE NOZZLE : WINCO/PADMINI

BALL VALVE : LEADER /ZOLOTO

RRL HOSE TYPE B SYNTHETIC

HOSE : CRC FLEXLINE

ENAMEL PAINT FIRST QUALITY : ASIAN/BERGER/ICI DULUX

ZINC CHROMATE METAL PRIMER : ADDISON /APPROVED EQUIVALENT

PIPE KOTE : IWL/RUSTECH

CT :KAPPA/KAYCEE

SELECTOR SWITCH : KAYCEE/SIEMEN/L&T

MULTIFUNCTION METER : SCHNEIDER

INDICATING LAMP : L&T/TEKNIC

PUSH BUTTON : L&T/IDEAL/TEKNIC

CONTACTOR : L&T

MCCB : L&T

: POLY CAB /FINOLEX (FRLS COPPER

CABLE ARMOURED CABLE)

 
  
 Y STAINERS :
SAMSUNG/ZOLOTO MAKE

AIR RELEASE VALUE :

LEADER/ZOLOTO

PVC WATER TANK : AQUATECH

MAKE OR APPROVED MAKE

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACTOR.