SECTION 15320

FIRE PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED
A. Fire Pumps.
B. Pump Controllers.
C. Fire Pump Accessories.
D. Electrical Works in connection with Fire Pumps.
1.02 RELATED WORK(S)
A. Section 15190 - Mechanical Identification.
B. Section 15240 - Vibration Isolation.
C. Section 15245 - Electrical Works in connection with Mechanical Services.
D. Section 15300 - Fire Protection Systems.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. NFPA 20 - Automatic Fire Pumps and Controllers.
B. National Electrical Code.
C. Fire Offices Committee - Regulations for Automatic Sprinkler Installations.
D. IEE Regulations.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The requirements of the following organizations shall be conformed with, as appropriate:
1. Kuwait Municipality Fire Prevention Bureau.
2. NFPA 20 in respect of Fire Pumps and Controllers. Comply with additional requirements, if stated. Fire
pumps and controllers shall be listed by Factory Mutual Testing Laboratories for Fire Protection services.
3. Ministry of Electricity and Water of Kuwait, International Electrotechnical Commission, British
Standard Specifications, NEMA Standards in the selection and installation of electrical components and
systems.
B. Section 15245 and specifications of the Electrical works of the project shall be referred to for the
system power supply ratings, deration factors, fault levels of breakers and other similar general criteria.
These shall be binding and mandatory for works covered by this Section.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
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A. Product data, certified pump performance characteristics, with selection plotted, manufacturer's
assembly drawings and data on equipment dimensions, service connections, operating weights etc. shall
be submitted under provisions of general conditions of Contract.
B. Characteristics such as full load starting KVA, power factor and current, full load running current and
power factor etc. shall be submitted for all motors connected to standby diesel generator.
C. Wiring diagrams, details of components and panel construction and mounting details shall be
submitted in respect of control panels.
D. Relevant information, in respect of electrical power supplies, shall be submitted in a form as
prescribed by the Ministry of Electricity and Water for obtaining approvals.
E. Listing certification from FM in respect of fire pumps that the assembly construction and performance
equals or exceeds NFPA 20 requirements shall be submitted.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Products shall be delivered to site, stored and protected under provisions of the General Conditions of
Contract.
B. Weatherproof covering shall be retained on pumps and controllers until commissioning.
1.07 SYSTEM INTERFACES
A. Electrical works starting from the outgoing terminals of switch fuses / submain switchboards onwards,
for fire protection equipment are included in this Section.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Fire Pumps.
1. EBARA.
2. AURORA.
3. Armstrong.
4. KSB.
5. Equal Approved.
B. Components such as fuses, contactors, indicators, timers, etc. which may require replacement in future,
shall be products of the same standard manufacture as that of the electrical works of the project.
2.02 HOSE REEL AND SPRINKLER BOOSTER PUMPS SET
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A.
Type: Horizontal, multistage centrifugal, close coupled regenerative vortex type of 2900 rpm speed.
B.
Materials of construction: Multistage centrifugal pumps. 1. Impeller........... Stainless steel.
2.
Shaft .............. Stainless steel.
4.
3.
Stage housing End housing ..
Cast iron.
Stainless steel.
5.
Shaft Seal faces
Tungsten Carbide
C. Accessories: Compound gauge at suction and pressure gauge at discharge and flexible connections at
suction and discharge, pressure switches.
D. Working Pressure: Pump casing and connections (flanged as appropriate) shall be suitable for a
working water pressure of 1379 Kpa (200 psig) working water pressure
at 121 C (250 F).
E. Capacity: Nominal flow and pressure ratings shall be as given in the schedules on Drawings. Pumps
shall have name plates stating these parameters, permanently attached to the casing.
F. Electrical motor: Requirements of Section 16440 shall be referred to and complied with. Type and
construction shall be as follows:
1. Type ............... Squirrel cage induction, delta wound.
2. Enclosure .......... TEFC (IP 44).
3. Power factor ....... 85 % minimum at full load.
4. Insulation ......... Class F.
5. Temp. rise ......... Class B.
6. Elec. supply ....... 415 v / 3 ph/50 Hz.
G. Motor power rating: Motor ratings shall be as given in the schedules on Drawings. However, the
motor shall not be overloaded at any point of the pump performance
2.03 CONTROLLERS FOR MOTOR DRIVEN FIRE PUMP(S) (FM Listed)
A. The controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type suitable for star (Wye) - delta
starting at 415 v /3 ph/50 Hz supply. Refer to schedules on drawings for power ratings. The panel
components functions shall be as listed below.
1. Mains isolator switch (4 pole) and circuit breaker combination, mechanically interlocked to operate
with a single, flange mounted, external handle. The interlocking shall be such that the circuit breaker
(with minimum 22 kAmps rupturing capacity) will engage or break the load current. Both of the above
shall be suitable for padlocking in ON or OFF position and shall be interlocked with the panel door;
restricting access to the controller with the switch in 'ON'
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position, except by a hidden tool operator defeater. Provide external emergency release for the circuit
breaker.
2. Audio visual earth leakage alarm.
3. Power on (supply healthy) indicator wired through normally closed contacts of the power available
relays to give true indication. Loss of power in any one phase shall cause the light to go off.
4. Control circuit healthy indicator.
5. Pump on demand indicator.
6. Pump run indicator.
7. Manual, pump start and stop push buttons.
8. Emergency start lever with latch.
9. Adjustable star to delta change over timer (consult motor manufacturer for change over timing).
10. Adjustable, 10-300 psi, combination pressure gauge switch, mounted on the enclosure flange. Extend
piping to outside of the panel with union. Pressure switch shall be wired for automatic start only.
11. Starter contactor with auxiliary relays.
12. Fused control power circuit, with voltage not exceeding 240 volts / 1 ph/50 Hertz. Use transformers
where appropriate.
13. Interlock between duty and standby pumps, allowing the operation of only one pump at a time.
14. Terminal block for interlocking wiring.
15. Earthing bar for equipotential bonding.
16. Set of terminals relays with volt free contacts for connecting to building automation system and
remote alarm panel.
2.04 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES
A. Cast iron body with bronze trim, angle pattern, pilot operated diaphragm valve. The valve shall be
rated class 125, factory preset at 7.5 Bars (110 psig) and shall be bypass (to pump suction) type. Provide
pressure gauge with unit. Ref: Clayton 50 A - 01 or approved equal.
2.05 FLOW METER(S)
A. Stainless steel, shunt orifice type flow meter complete with mating flanges; fixed, direct reading type
meter with safety housing; copper capillary connections; strainer; shutoff cocks etc, all as approved by
LPC.
Ref: Platon model SGUV.
2.06 SUCTION STRAINERS
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A. Food grade epoxy coated cast iron body with integral flange and 12 mm (« inch) perforations.
B. Fasteners shall be of corrosion resistant materials like stainless steel or brass. Ref: Newman Hattersly
Henders Fig. 2151 G or approved equal.
2.07 ELECTRICAL MOTORS - GENERAL
A. Cable terminal boxes shall be adequately sized to suit the type of cable used. Tapping for cable entry
shall be made to suit the site requirements.
B. Winding bridges, where used, shall be of tinned copper of adequate size, and supplied by the
manufacturer.
C. Motor name plates of etched aluminium shall state:
1. Name of manufacturer.
2. Serial no. and frame size.
3. Power, speed and power factor.
4. Electrical supply.
2.08 WIRES, CABLES AND TERMINATIONS
A. Stranded copper, PVC insulated, color coded wires of appropriate size shall be used for all power and
control wiring in conduits, trunking and panels.
B. Stranded copper, PVC/SWA/PVC single core or multicore cables shall be used for supply to motors,
laid on cable trays or exposed otherwise.
C. Brass cable glands with armour retainer shall be used at the entry of cables to terminal boxes and
panels.
D. Crimped on brass terminal lugs shall be used for termination of wires and cables. Control wire
terminals shall be numbered using slip-on ferrules for quick identification.
2.09 CONDUITS, TRUNKING AND CABLE TRAYS
A. Heavy duty galvanized iron conduits shall be used for exposed wiring.
B. Enclosed galvanized steel trunking shall be installed at or near ceiling soffit for connecting conduits to
control panels. Entry of multiple conduits to control panels shall be avoided.
C. Slotted, galvanized steel cable trays shall be used for extending services to motors, unit control panels
etc. Factory manufactured offsets, transition pieces etc. shall be used, where required.
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D. Factory manufactured suspended cantilever type supports shall be used for cable trays.
E. Project electrical specifications shall be followed in respect of construction and installation details of
cable trays, trunking etc.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 FIRE PUMPS
A. Pumps shall be installed in such a manner that avoids horizontal elbows at pump suction, excludes air
entrapment in suction line and allows unrestrained movement of the pump assembly (for vibration
isolation purposes.).
B. Required adjustments to pipe sizes shall be made immediately after the pump flanges. Flanged
eccentric reducing spool with level crown shall be used at pump suction and concentric type at discharge.
C. Flexible connections shall be installed at the pump suction and discharge to prevent carry over of pump
vibrations to system piping. Piping shall be anchored immediately after the flexible connections.
D. The suction header shall be installed horizontally. Foundations for different models of pumps shall be
made to suit the suction header, so that all the suction lines are horizontal.
3.02 CONTROL PANELS
A. Panels shall be fabricated from minimum 1.5 mm thick sheet steel and shall have continuously welded
butt joints. Apply two coats of red oxide primer and two coats of baked on fire red enamel. All required
holes and cut outs shall be done at the factory.
B. Internal wiring shall be done in a neat and professional manner, using cable ties, slip-on spiral plastic
bundle sheaths etc. Ample free lengths shall be provided to allow the full swing of doors.
C. Suitable legs, drilled for bolting down to house keeping pads, shall br provided on control panels.
D. Wall mounted panels shall be stiffened with profiled sections welded to the back plate, as required. Top
of wall mounted panels shall be at 180 cm above FFL.
E. All panels shall have enclosures to IP 44 as minimum requirement and anti-condensation heaters
within.
3.03 CONDUITS, TRUNKING AND CABLE TRAYS
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A. Conduits shall be fixed to walls / ceilings with two piece clamps, spaced at not more than 120 cm.
B. Trunking shall be attached to walls by brass screws in plastic expansion plugs.
C. Cable tray hangers shall be attached to ceilings with expansion anchors and studs. Support vertical
cable trays by bolting to steel angles extending from floor to ceiling.
D. The general arrangement of power distribution in the Fire protection plant room shall be as follows:
1. Rise from ESMSB to a horizontal network of cable trays. Drop to free standing panels in cable trays.
2. Rise from panels to another layer of horizontal network of cable trays. Drop to motors in cable trays.
3.04 FLOW METERS
A. Flow meters shall be installed with a minimum straight piping of five (5) diameters upstream and two
(2) diameters downstream. The pressure tap offs shall be installed in horizontal position (vertical position
prohibited) as far as possible.
3.05 INSPECTION, TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS OF FIRE PUMPS
A. Prior to Start Up.
1. The pump motor assembly alignment shall be checked and adjusted, if necessary. Steel cleats shall be
welded on pump and motor bases to lock them in aligned position.
2. Foundation and coupling bolts shall be tightened and locked.
3. Pump shaft shall be checked for free rotation.
4. Electrical continuity and insulation of motor and the control panel shall be checked by meggering.
5. The calibration of the relief valve opening and its installation shall be checked and corrected if
necessary.
6. The system isolating valve/s shall be shut-off and the test line opened.
7. The tripping element of the circuit breaker shall be checked for correct selection and proper
installation. The star-delta change over timing shall be adjusted to the period recommended by the motor
manufacturer.
8. System power supply voltage shall be checked and all other checks outlined in the controller operation
manual performed, before energizing the controller.
9. The suction lines and the pump casing shall be checked for proper filling with water.
B. The following shall be executed to start the system up:
1. The direction of rotation of the pump shall be checked and corrected, if
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necessary, by momentary operation of the emergency start lever.
2. The valve on the test line shall be partially closed to avoid the operation of the pump at high discharge
rates.
3. The pump shall be started on manual mode.
4. The motor full load current shall be checked by manipulating the flow.
5. The pressure relief valve shall be checked for proper operation by gradually closing the test valve.
6. The pump and motor bearings shall be checked for signs of overheating.
7. The suction line shall be checked for signs for entry of air and proper suction intake flow.
C. The pump performance shall be verified as follows:
1. The pump head shall be checked at 100 % and 150 % of nominal flow and conformity with design
requirements verified.
2. The pump shall be stopped by closing the test line. The system pressure shall be released gradually by
opening the test valve and the pressure switch setting shall be adjusted for automatic cut-in. The pressure
switch settings for automatic cut-in and cut-out shall be adjusted for the jockey pump in a similar manner.
3. Statement(s) of compliance shall be submitted in respect of pumps, piping and controls; in the forms
given in appendix(ces) completed in all respects along with pump performance curves with the test data
plotted, prior to substantial completion.
D. The following shall be executed to put the system into Service:
1. Isolate the fire pump controllers.
2. Close the test line and open the system isolating valve. Ensure that the system outlets are closed.
3. Fill the system with the jockey pump. Maintain pressure for 24 hours and ensure that there are no leaks.
4. Energize fire pump controllers and ensure that the system is in automatic mode. 3.06
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES
A. The client shall be furnished with the manufacturer's guarantee and warranty certificates, duly
registered with the manufacturer.
1. Appendix A - Statement of compliance in respect of sprinkler system pumps.
APPENDIX - A
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STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE IN RESPECT OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PUMPS
A. Hose Reel and Sprinkler system - Booster Pump Set
Manufacturer.............Model.......Sl. no.........
Nom. flow......US gpm @.....psig, Cut-in @.....psig
Motor sl. no..........Power......KW, Speed.......rpm
Voltage.....Ph ... Freq. Hz ... PF.....FL Amps......
Controller Manu............Model.......Sl. No......
Type...........Cap. Amps......Approvals UL / FM / LPC.
Test No. Flow Head Current Remarks
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The statements given above are true and correct.

Engineer's representative
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