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Fire Protection System

The document discusses different types of fire protection systems including dry standpipe systems, wet standpipe systems, and automatic sprinkler systems. A dry standpipe system provides a pipe for firefighters to connect hoses but is not directly connected to a water source. A wet standpipe system has pipes directly connected to the main water line that run to all building levels and allow firefighters to connect hoses. A wet standpipe can also include a Siamese connection for additional water supply. Automatic sprinkler systems either use wet pipes kept full of water or dry pipes that are filled when the sprinklers activate. The document also covers water supply options like elevated water tanks and underground reservoirs along with sprinkler head spacing requirements and types.

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Fire Protection System

The document discusses different types of fire protection systems including dry standpipe systems, wet standpipe systems, and automatic sprinkler systems. A dry standpipe system provides a pipe for firefighters to connect hoses but is not directly connected to a water source. A wet standpipe system has pipes directly connected to the main water line that run to all building levels and allow firefighters to connect hoses. A wet standpipe can also include a Siamese connection for additional water supply. Automatic sprinkler systems either use wet pipes kept full of water or dry pipes that are filled when the sprinklers activate. The document also covers water supply options like elevated water tanks and underground reservoirs along with sprinkler head spacing requirements and types.

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FIRE PROTECTION

SYSTEM
Water & Water Supply for
Fire Fighting
Supplying Water for
Fire Protection Systems:
The Elevated Water Tank
The Underground Water Reservoir

Types of
Fire Protection Systems:
Dry Standpipe System
Wet Standpipe System

Wet Standpipe System with Siamese Connection


Automatic / Sprinkler System
Water & Water Supply for
Fire Fighting

Dry Standpipe System

No longer being utilized in new


buildings, provided other systems
are employed (otherwise must
be installed in buildings 4 levels CONNECT TO
FIRE HOSE
or more)

The standpipe is a pipe installed in buildings not as part of


the water supply or waste disposal system but primarily
for use as water conveyor in case of fire
How it works: a standpipe is connected to the building
exterior (max ht.= 1.20M) for connection to fire department
As much as possible, standpipes should be located in
stairway landings
Water & Water Supply for
Fire Fighting
Wet Standpipe System
How it works: a piping network (line is directly connected
to the main water line) connects to all levels of a building
(at least 1 standpipe on each level)

Wet standpipes shall be constructed of wrought iron or


galvanized steel

The number of wet standpipes shall be determined so that


all portions of the building are within 6.00 meters of a
nozzle attached to a hose 23 meters long

The minimum diameter for a wet standpipe is 51mm for


those less than 15 meters form the fire service connection.
For those more than 15 meters from the fire service
connection, the minimum diameter is 63mm
Water & Water Supply for
Fire Fighting
Wet Standpipe System with Siamese Connection
How it works: a piping
network directly connected
to the main water line,
connects to all levels of a
building; additionally, a
Siamese Connection is
located outside the building
for additional water supply
Water & Water Supply for
Fire Fighting
Automatic / Sprinkler System
There are two general types of Automatic Sprinkler
Systems: the Automatic Wet and Automatic Dry
Smoke Detectors &
Sprinkler Heads
Spacing of Sprinkler Heads:
Spacing of Sprinkler Heads
COVERAGE OF ONE
KIND OF BUILDING
SPRINKLER HEAD
Light Hazard Occupancy 20 square meters
Extra hazard Occupancy 10 square meters

Special Installation Requirements


At least one fire department connection on each frontage
A master alarm system valve control for all water supplies
other than fire department connections
Special fire walls between protected areas
Sloping water proof floors with drains or scupper to carry
away waste water
Smoke Detectors &
Sprinkler Heads
Types of Sprinkler Heads

Upright- used above piping


when piping is exposed

Pendent- projects through


a finished ceiling when
piping is exposed

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