TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0

INTRODUCTION

2.0

DESIGN BASIS AND SYSTEMS PROVIDED

3.0

DEFINITION OF TECHNICAL TERMS

4.0

LIST OF UNIT OF MEASUREMENTS

5.0

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES

6.0

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

7.0

1.

FIRE PUMP UNITS

2.

WET RISER / HOSE REEL SYSTEM

3.

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM

4.

HIGH PRESSURE CO2 SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
1.

INSPECTION SCHEDULE

2.

TESTING SCHEDULE

3.

CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

4.

FORMS FOR INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

8.0

SCHEDULE OF SUB VENDORS

9.0

MANUFACTURERS MANUALS / TECHNICAL CATALOGUES

10.0

REFERENCE DRAWING
1.

1.0

INTRODUCTION

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

The purpose of this document is to guide the on the steps to be followed during os
instllation of DIPLOMAT HOTEL of Bahrain, All fire fighting systems are designed and
installed to full fill the client / consultant & local civil defence requirements.
The following Fire fighting systems are provided :1) Fire Pump Units
2) Fire Hose Reel & Wet Riser System
3) Automatic Sprinkler System
We know that the efficiency and effectiveness of the system mainly depends upon proper
maintenance of the system. Training to the Operating people plays a major role in fighting
the Fire. Therefore the system shall be operated and maintained by trained personnel as
per guidelines given in this manual.

2.0

DESIGN BASIS AND SYSTEM PROVIDED

The Fire Protection systems for the Diplomat Service Apartments has been designed to meet the Rules and
Regulations of Local Authorities, Requirements of Technical Specifications of the project, N.F.P.A . & B.S.
standards etc. The following are the systems provided in this project.

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1.

2.

Description of Systems Provided

Location / Area Details

Water Based Systems.

Fire Pump Units

For Sprinkler system from basement to 6th

Fire Pump Units

Fire Pump Units
Wet Riser System
Fire Hose Reel system
Automatic Sprinkler system

floor
For Sprinkler system from 7th to Terrace floor
Wet Riser / Hose Reel System
Wet Riser LV for all Floors
Auto Fire Hose Reel for all Floors
All Floors of the building

GAS Based Systems.

CO2 system for LV room
CO2 system for Transformer room
CO2 system for Generator room

Terrace Floor
Terrace Floor
Terrace Floor

3.0

DEFINITION OF TECHINICAL TERMS

CLASS A FIRE
Fires in ordinary combustible materials, like wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics.

CLASS B FIRE
Fire in flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-base paints, lacquers and flammable gases.

CLASS C FIRE
Fires that involve emerged electrical equipment cables.

CONTROL VALVE
A valve that controls the flow of water to a water based fire protection system.

CORRECTIVE ACTION
The immediate action to bring the system as operative when an inspection of any system / component reveals a
deficiency in any of the conditions.

FIRE PUMP
A pump supplying water at the flow and pressure required by the water based system.

HOSE BOX
An enclosure for fire hose reel & wet riser landing valve.

AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Operation of a system without human intervention.

MANUAL OPERATION
Operation of a system or it is components through human action.

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

A valve that controls the system pressure to required operating pressure.

SPRINKLER
Nozzle with a glass bulb contains liquid, intended to operate due to bursting of bulb, which senses the heat.

SYSTEM PRESSURE
The normal water pressure maintained in the piping by fire pump.

SERVICE PRESSURE
The normal operating pressure indicated on the gauge and name plate of a fire extinguisher.

MAINTENANCE
Work performed to keep equipment / system operable or to make repairs.

SUPERVISION
An equipment to monitor the system status and indicating abnormal conditions.

FREQUENCY

The time interval between successive inspection / Testing / maintenance.

4.0

LIST OF UNIT OF MEASUREMENTS

Parameter

5.0

Name of Unit

Unit Symbol

Conversion Factor

Flow

Cubic Meter per hour

M3/hr

Pressure

Bar

Bar

1 Bar =105 Pa =14.2 PSI

Time

Second

Sec

60 Sec=1 Minute

Length

Meter

1ft = 0.305 M

Mass

Kilogram

Kg

1 pound = 0.454 kg

Temperature

Degree Celsius

5/9(F 32) = C

Power

Watts

1 W = 1000 mW

Current

Ampires

Amps

Voltage

Volts

1 M3/hr = 4.4USGPM

1A= 1000 mA
1 V = 1000 m V

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES

Role of Individuals In Fire Fighting:

All personnel shall be instructed in the use of and response to fire alarms. They shall be
instructed in the use of the code phrase to ensure transmission of an alarm under the
following situations.
1. When the individual who discovers a fire must immediately go to the aid of an
endangered person.
2. During a malfunction of the fire alarm system.
Personal hearing the code announced should first activate the fire alarm using the nearest Manual call point
and then shall execute immediately their duties. The basic response required by person is transmission.
Wherever a person playing with fire, he should be aware of the safety precautions to be followed.

Requirements of Protective Equipments :

The fire department shall provide each member with the appropriate protective clothing
and protective equipment to provide protection from the hazards to which the member is
likely to be exposed. The protective clothing and personal protective equipment play
important roles in extinguishing the fire.
Clothing and equipment that maximize worker protection shall be utilized.
Tight fitting clothing shall be avoided. Loose fitting clothing provides additional thermal insulation due to air
spaces.
Flame resistant natural fiber garment shall be permitted to use as a layered system for added protection. The
clothing shall cover potentially exposed areas as completely as possible.
Flame Resistance apparel shall fit properly such that it does not interfere with the work task. The garment selected shall
result in the least interference with the task, but still provide the necessary protection.

6.0

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & OPERATION

1.

Fire Pump Units

In this project the following pumps are provided to cater the following system requirement.
For Wet Riser System

1500 LPM @ 11 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of
1No. Main & 1No. Standby - Electric Motor Driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump,
Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches &
Common Fire pump controller etc.
For Sprinkler System from basement to 6th floor

3100 LPM @ 2.86 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of
1No. Main & 1No. Standby Electric Motor driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump,
Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches &
Common Fire pump controller etc.
For Sprinkler System from 7th floor to 14th floor & Terrace floor

3100 LPM @ 5.7 Bar Fire Pump Unit of GODWIN UK is provided which consist of
1No. Main & 1No. Standby Electric Motor driven fire pump sets along with Jockey pump,
Pressure vessel, Suction & Dischage side valves, Manifolds, Gauges, Pressure Switches &
Common Fire pump controller etc.

Fire fighting pumps are installed inside a separate fire fighting pump room in the basement
floor of the building and water tanks are located near to the pumps in the basement.
The delivery pressure of the pumps will ensure a minimum operating pressure of 4.5 bar at
the remotest landing valve. The pressure of fire service main is maintained within the
specified limit by jockey pumps. These Jockey pumps will take care of minor pressure
losses in piping network which is manifested by drop in header pressure and jockey pumps
will be ON/OFF controlled with pressure switch mounted on the discharge header.

If the jockey pumps cannot maintain the pressure and the pressure in the piping system
falls below the set pressure, the motor driven main fire pump will automatically start (This
indicates activation of water based fire protection system). In case the Main Electrically
driven pump fails to start & pressure in fire service main further drops below the pre-set
value, then the standby pump will automatically start. The main / standby fire pump will
continue to operate until they are manually shut off.
2.

Fire Hose Reel & Wet Riser System

Automatic Fire Hose Reel of 30 Mtrs. long is fixed, with in the Stainless steel cabinet which
also consist of Pressure reducing type wet riser landing valves in a separate compartment
at all floors as per the approved drawings. Each Fire Hose Reel are provided with 25mm dia
pressure reducing valve to control the operating pressure of the system as per civil defense
requirement.
The Wet Riser system 65mm dia Landing Valve is also a Pressure reducing type to control
the operating pressure of the system as per civil defense requirement.
A Breeching inlet in a cabinet is provided near to the main entrance for Fire department
uses & connection of fire tenders.
3.

Automatic Sprinkler System

Automatic Sprinkler system is installed in this project as per the consultant & local civil
defense approved drawings. The sprinkler system from basement to 6 th floor is fed by a

separate fire pump unit & riser, the sprinkler system from 7 th to Terrace floor is fed by a
separate fire pump unit & riser. Each system consist of Alarm check valve assembly and its
by pass arrangement, a mechanical gong is provided for each system, The Zone control
valve assembly is provided for each floor to control the system at individual floors, the zone
control valves are located inside a stainless cabinet at a accessable elevation from finish
floor levels.

Upright type sprinklers are provided for car park area & without false ceiling areas.
Concealed Pendent type sprinklers are provided in the ground floor and upper floors were
false ceiling is provided.
The Sprinkler System is an Automatic Detection and Actuation System.
1. In case of fire, the increase in temperature will sensed by Quartzoid Bulb Sprinklers
and will burst when the temperature reaches more than rated temperature of sprinkler
head. This causes the sprinkler pipe water to flow.
2. Due to the Pressure difference, the Alarm Check Valve with trim will open and the
water will flow through sprinklers to spray over the area on fire.

3. The flow switch fitted in the downstream side of Zone control valve will send
the signal of sprinkler system operated to Fire Alarm Panel.
4. This operation of sprinkler results in a sudden drop in the Main Line pressure,
which brings the pumps in to operation to cater the water at required pressure.
5. After ensuring extinguishments of fire, STOP the Fire pump Manually.

4.

HIGH-PRESSURE CO2 EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

High pressure co2 fire suppression systems is provided for the following rooms in the
Terrace floor of Diplomat service apartments as per approved design drawings.
1. Transformer room
2. Generator room
3. LV room
Co2 system consist of fully charged co2 cylinder, manifolds, flexible connectors, vents,
Discharge pressure switch, Piping network & Nozzles, etc. co2 system will be operated

automatically when the fire detection and alarm system provided inside these rooms and
the control panel will energise the solenoid of pilot cylinder to actuate the co2 system.

NORMAL CONDITION:
1. All CO2 Cylinders are kept in fully charged condition.
2. All the Cylinders are connected to the manifold securely.
3. CO2 Pilot Cylinders are connected to the Fire Alarm System.
4. All the CO2 nozzles are connected to the piping.
FIRE CONDITION:
In case of Fire, the CO2 System can be operated in the following manners:
Automatic Operation
The Cross-zoned conventional detectors in the fire area will sense the smoke / heat and send the signal to the
Fire Alarm Panel. Upon receipt of the fire signal from a single zone, the Panel will activate the First Stage
Alarm to alert the people inside the fire area to evacuate. Upon receipt of the confirmation signal from another
zone, the Second Stage Alarms (red flasher) will be activated by Fire Alarm Panel. After 30 sec of time delay
from the second stage alarm, the Panel will operate the actuate the pilot CO2 cylinder of that particular room
co2 main / reserve bank. This pilot gas will actuate the main co2 cylinders and flooded in the rooms through
the nozzles.

7.0

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Maintenance shall be performed to keep the equipment operable or to make repairs. It can be ensured by doing the
following.
1. Preventive Maintenance
2. Corrective Maintenance
3. Emergency Maintenance
4. General Maintenance
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Preventive Maintenance includes, but not limited to the check points listed in Inspection Schedule and frequency of
inspection. The Operation of the system components can be ensured by conduction the appropriate test as per Testing
Schedule.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Corrective Maintenance includes, but not limited to the corrective actions listed in Corrective Maintenance Schedule.
EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE
Emergency Maintenance includes, but not limited to, repairs due to piping failures caused by impact damage, repairs to
broken under ground hydrant mains and damage in wiring of detection system.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
HOUSEKEEPING
1. All rooms, offices, hallways, storage rooms, and the apparatus floor shall be kept clean.
2. All areas of the station shall be adequately illuminated.
3. Smoking shall not be permitted in designated no-smoking areas.
4. First-aid supplies shall be available and clearly identified as to location.
EXITS
1. All exits shall be visible and unobstructed.
2. All exits shall be marked with a readily visible sign that is illuminated.
3. Doors that might be mistaken for exits shall be marked Not an Exit.
4. Exits and exit signs shall be free of decorations, draperies, and / or furnishings.
5. Exits should be free of obstructions.

7.0 1) INSPECTION SCHEDULE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

WATER BASED SYSTEM
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DESCRIPTION
NO
1 Piping

Isolation Control Valve

CHECK POINT

FREQUENCY

i. Damage

Annually

ii. Painting

Annually

I. Physical Damage

Monthly

ii. Whether the valve are in normal open /

Closed position

Monthly

iii. Properly sealed locked or supervised

Monthly

iv. Accessible

Monthly

v. Free from External Leak

3

Wet Riser Landing Valve

Fire Hose

Annually/ after each

operation

i. Accessible
ii. Leakage

Monthly

iii. Threaded Parts

Monthly
Annually/ after each
operation

i. Damage
ii. Proper Rolling

Hose Cabinet

ii. Damage

Monthly

iii. Easy opening and closing

Monthly

iv. All valves, Hoses, nozzles are in good

condition

Monthly

Pressure Switch/Flow
Switch

Monthly

ii. No leak in Valve Seat

Monthly

iii. All Trim Valves are in appropriate

open/closed position

Monthly

iv. Electrical Component are in service

Monthly

v. Interior Parts

Annually

DESCRIPTION
Sprinklers

Monthly
Annually/ after each
operation

i. Accessible

Alarm check valve assembly i. Physical Damage

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Monthly

CHECK POINT

FREQUENCY

i. Corrosion

Annually

ii. Painting

Annually

iii. Physical Damage

Annually

iv. Orientation

Annually

i. Damage

Monthly

ii. Wiring Connections

Annually

10

Pressure Gauge

i. Damage

Monthly

11

Alarm Device

i. Physical Damage

Quarterly

12

Hanger & Support

i. Condition (Painted or Rusted)

Quarterly

ii. Secure attachment to structural support and

piping

Quarterly

iii. Damaged or missed hanger

Annually

GAS BASED SYSTEM

SL.
DESCRIPTION
NO
1 Piping

CO2 Cylinders

Flexible Hose

CHECK POINT

FREQUENCY

i. Damage

Annually

ii. Painting

Annually

i. In place and properly secured

Monthly

ii. Accessibility

Monthly

iii. Outlet is connected to discharge piping

securely

Monthly

iv. Weight

Half-Yearly

i. Damage

Monthly

ii. Properly connected to the piping manifold

Monthly

CO2 Manual Actuation

i. Position is correct

Monthly

CO2 Nozzles

i. Connected Properly

Monthly

ii. Free from Obstructions

Monthly

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NO
DESCRIPTION
6 Detectors

Hanger & Support

CHECK POINT
i. Connected Properly
ii. Free from Obstructions
i. Condition (Painted or Rusted)

FREQUENCY
Monthly
Monthly
Quarterly

ii. Secure attachment to structural support and

piping

Quarterly

iii. Damaged or missed hanger

Quarterly

Warning Sign Boards

i. Legibility

Monthly

Pressure Switch

i. Damage

Monthly

ii. Wiring Connections

Monthly

7.0 2) TESTING SCHEDULE

WATER BASED SYSTEM

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NO
1

COMPONENT
A/G Piping

TYPE OF TEST

FREQUENCY

Flow Test

Annually

Hydrostatic Test

Once in 5 Years

Landing Valve

Functional Test

Quarterly

Isolation Valve

Operational Test

Quarterly

Positional Test

Quarterly

Fire Hose reel

Functional Test

Annually

Nozzle

Functional Test

Annually

Alarm Valve

Functional Test

Annually

Main Drain Valve

Main Drain Test

Quarterly

Sprinklers

Operational Test

Annually

Manual Release

Operational Test

Annually

10

Alarm Device

Functional Test

Quarterly

Flow Test
A Flow Test shall be conducted by flowing the required volume of water at the design pressure to the hydraulically
most remote, highest point.

Hydrostatic Test

A Hydrostatic Test shall be conducted with a pressure of 13.5 Bar for 2 hours to ensure
that the joints and pipe sections are good for Operation .
Functional / Operational Test
A Functional / Operational Test shall be conducted to check the operating conditions of the component and ensure that
it is good.

Positional Test

A Positional Test to be conducted to check the position of components like valve open / close etc.

GAS BASED SYSTEM

SL.
NO

COMPONENT

TYPE OF TEST

FREQUENCY

Flow Test

5 Years

A/G Piping

Manifold Brackets

Functional Test

Half-Yearly

CO2 Cylinders

Hydrostatic Test

10 Years

Control Head

Pilot Tubing

6
7

Half-Yearly

Functional Test
Pneumatic Pressure Test

3 Years

Nozzle

Functional Test

Half-Yearly

Pressure Switch

Functional Test

Half-Yearly

7.0 3) CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WATER BASED SYSTEM
SL.
NO

COMPONENT

Piping

CHECK POINT
i. Damaged Piping

Repair or Replace

iii. Pipe Support is Damaged or Missing

Repair or Replace

iv. Supervisory Devices Damaged

Repair or Replace

vi. Corrosion
Wet Riser
i. Leaks in outlet
Landing Valve
ii. Tightness of outlets
3

Fire Hose reel i. Damaged

ii. Improperly Rolled

Nozzle

Hose Cabinet

Repair

ii. Control Valves Damaged

v. Leaking

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Repair
Clean or Replace and Coat
with corrosion Protection
Repair or Replace Gaskets
Lubricate if necessary
Replace
Remove and keep it properly

i. Missing

Replace with new

ii. Does not Operate smoothly

Repair or Replace

i. Damaged

Repair

ii. Difficult to Open

Repair or Replace

iii. Cabinet Door will not Open fully

Repair or Replace

iv. All visible Supervisory Devices

Damaged

Repair or Replace

Alarm Valve i. Damaged

Repair

ii. Valve Position is not correct

(Open/Close)

Check and keep it in correct position

iii. Sealing / Supervision Damaged

Repair or Replace and seal properly

iv. Leaking

SL.
NO
9

COMPONENT
Sprinklers

Repair or Replace Gaskets

CHECK POINT

CORRECTIVE ACTION

i. Corrosion

Clean

ii. Physical Damage

Replace

iii. Change in Orientation

Check and Correct the Orientation

10

Alarm Device

i. Physically Damaged

Repair or Replace

11

Hanger & Support

i. Damaged / Missing

Repair or Replace

ii. Corrosion

Clean

GAS BASED CO2 SYSTEM

COMPONENT

Piping

CHECK POINT
i. Damaged
ii. Corrosion
iii. Pipe Support is Damaged or Missing
iv. Leaking

CO2 Cylinders

Flexible Hose

CO2 Nozzles

Repair or Replace
Clean or Replace and Coat
with corrosion Protection
Repair or Replace
Repair

i. Not easily Accessible

Make it Accessible

ii. More than 10% Reduction in weight

Recharge / Replace

i. Damaged

Conduct Continuity Test

/ Replace if required

ii. Not Properly connected to the piping

manifold

Make a proper connection

i. Not properly Connected to the piping

Connect properly

iii. Obstructions
Hanger & Support

CORRECTIVE ACTION

i. Corroded

Clear the Obstructions

Clean / Replace

ii. Not properly Secured to structural

support and piping

8.0

SCHEDULE OF SUB VENDORS

Sl.
Item Description
No.

Fire Pump Units

Fire Hose Reel Cabinet

Manufacturer

GODWIN - UK

Angus USA

Landing Valves
Hose Reel & Nozzle etc

3.

Repair

GROOVED Fittings

Local Contact Address

Tel./ Fax Number

Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain
Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain

National, USA.

Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain

4.

Concealed Pendent
Sprinkler head

Tyco USA

Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain

5.

Upright & side wall

sprinkler head

Viking USA

Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain

6.

Valves and trims of

Sprinkler system

Viking USA

Bhatia & Co.

Tel . 17730320

P.O.Box : 95

Fax. 17730746

Bahrain