Essential Fire Safety

Measures Standard
Design, Engineering, Planning &
Sustainability

University Infrastructure
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Document Name: Essential Fire Safety Measures Standard
Current Version 3.0
Author(s): Chris Hipsley

Version Date Created By Reason for Change Document Status

001 August 2013 Martin Ayres First issue Final

September
002 Martin Ayres 2 Year Revision Draft
2015

3.0 August 2020 Chris Hipsley 5 Year Revision Final

Contents
1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3 Glossary of Terms................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Roles and Responsibilities...................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Construction Requirements..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 New Buildings ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Refurbishments................................................................................................................................................ 7
5.3 Codes/ Standard requirements in existing buildings ............................................................................. 7
6 Technical Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 7
6.2 Design and Construction ............................................................................................................................... 8
6.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.2.2 Calculations............................................................................................................................................ 8
6.2.3 Equipment Selection and Sizing ......................................................................................................... 8
6.2.4 Drawings and Documentation ............................................................................................................ 8
6.2.5 Workshop Submittals ........................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Fire Management System (FMS) ................................................................................................................. 9
6.3.1 Camperdown/Darlington Campuses ..............................................................................................10
6.3.2 Other Campuses .................................................................................................................................11
6.3.3 High Level Interfaces .........................................................................................................................11
6.3.4 Low Level Interfaces...........................................................................................................................11
6.3.5 Fire System Connections to Communications Network.................................................................12
6.4 Mass Notification System (MNS) ..............................................................................................................12
6.5 Access Panels, Doors & Hoppers to Fire Resisting Shafts ....................................................................13
6.6 Automatic Fail-Safe Devices ......................................................................................................................13
6.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................13
6.6.2 Magnetic Door Holders .....................................................................................................................13
6.6.3 Fire Trip to Security Door Interfaces ..............................................................................................14
6.7 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems ........................................................................................14
6.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................14
6.7.2 Fire Indicator Panels (FIP) .................................................................................................................15
6.7.3 Detectors ..............................................................................................................................................16
6.7.4 Aspirated Detection Systems ............................................................................................................17
6.7.5 Occupant Warning Systems (OWS) ...............................................................................................17
6.7.6 Cabling .................................................................................................................................................18
6.8 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems..............................................................................................................18

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 6.8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................18
6.8.2 Water Supplies...................................................................................................................................19
6.8.3 Hazard Classifications .......................................................................................................................20
6.8.4 Pipework and Equipment ..................................................................................................................20
6.9 Emergency Warning and Intercommunication System (EWIS) ............................................................21
6.9.1 General ................................................................................................................................................21
6.9.2 Master Emergency Control Panel (MECP) .....................................................................................21
6.9.3 Emergency Warning System Operation ........................................................................................21
6.9.4 Emergency Call Points (ECP) and Warden Intercommunication Phones (WIP) .......................22
6.9.5 Cabling .................................................................................................................................................22
6.10 Emergency Evacuation Diagrams .............................................................................................................22
6.10.1 Roles and Responsibilities .................................................................................................................22
6.10.2 Installation ............................................................................................................................................23
6.11 Fire Dampers ................................................................................................................................................23
6.12 Fire/Egress Doors ........................................................................................................................................23
6.13 Fire Hose Reel Systems ...............................................................................................................................24
6.14 Fire Hydrant Systems ..................................................................................................................................25
6.14.1 General ................................................................................................................................................25
6.14.2 Water Supplies...................................................................................................................................26
6.14.3 Pipework and Equipment ..................................................................................................................26
6.15 Fire Matrix ....................................................................................................................................................26
6.16 Fire Seals Protecting Openings in Fire Resisting Components ............................................................27
6.17 Fire Shutters ..................................................................................................................................................27
6.18 Fire and Smoke Curtains ............................................................................................................................27
6.19 Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems ..........................................................................................................28
6.20 Lightweight Fire Rated Construction.........................................................................................................28
6.21 Mechanical Air Handling System Shutdown ...........................................................................................28
6.22 Portable Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blankets ............................................................................................29
6.23 Pressurising Systems ....................................................................................................................................29
6.24 Required Power Operated Exit Doors ....................................................................................................30
6.25 Smoke & Heat Vents ...................................................................................................................................30
6.26 Smoke & Heat Alarm Systems ..................................................................................................................30
6.27 Smoke Dampers ...........................................................................................................................................31
6.28 Smoke Doors .................................................................................................................................................31
6.29 Wall Wetting Sprinkler & Drencher Systems ........................................................................................32
6.30 Warning & Operational Signs..................................................................................................................32
6.31 Equipment Labelling and Identification ...................................................................................................32
6.31.1 Below Ground Services .....................................................................................................................32
6.31.2 Above Ground Services ....................................................................................................................32
6.31.3 Asset Labelling and Bar Coding ......................................................................................................33
6.32 Pipework and Cabling Installations .........................................................................................................33

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 6.32.1 Below Ground Services .....................................................................................................................33
6.32.2 Above Ground Services ....................................................................................................................33
6.32.3 Core Holes and Sleeves ....................................................................................................................33
6.32.4 Corrosion Protection and Finishes ....................................................................................................33
6.33 Materials and Equipment Selection..........................................................................................................34
6.34 Service Access Requirements .....................................................................................................................34
6.35 Interruption to Essential Fire Safety Measures.......................................................................................34
7 Commissioning........................................................................................................................................................35
8 Safety in Design ....................................................................................................................................................35
9 Documentation and Records ...............................................................................................................................36
9.1 Design Documentation.................................................................................................................................36
9.2 Completion Documents ................................................................................................................................36
10 Assets and Warranties ....................................................................................................................................37
11 Defects and Liability Period ..........................................................................................................................37
11.1 Maintenance and Testing ...........................................................................................................................38
12 Operations & Maintenance Manuals ...........................................................................................................38
13 Authorisation of Variations .............................................................................................................................39
14 Quality Control .................................................................................................................................................39
14.1 Design Standard Compliance ...................................................................................................................39
14.2 Design Standard Certification ..................................................................................................................39
14.3 Construction Compliance ............................................................................................................................40
14.4 Acceptance ...................................................................................................................................................40
15 Document Amendment History .......................................................................................................................40

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1 Purpose
The Essential Fire Safety Measures Standard sets out the University of Sydney's minimum requirements for
the design, construction and maintenance of Essential Fire Safety Measures. It ensures new and
refurbished systems are energy efficient, fit-for-purpose, made from durable good-quality materials,
contain no or minimal environmentally harmful substances, and are cost efficient to operate and maintain.

Applicable requirements documented in Workplace Health and Safety legislation, Disability

Discrimination legislation, State Environmental Planning legislation, Commonwealth and State legislation,
National Construction Codes (NCC), the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Australian and New
Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) are the minimum and mandatory compliance requirements.

Where any ambiguity exists between this standard and the aforementioned mandatory requirements
then:
a. The highest performance requirements must apply.
b. Applicable requirements must follow this order of precedence:
1. Workplace Health and Safety legislation.
2. Safety in Design Legislation.
3. Disability Discrimination legislation.
4. State Environmental Planning and Assessment legislation.
5. All other Commonwealth and State legislation.
6. NCC, BCA and PCA.
7. AS/NZS.
8. This standard and other University of Sydney standards.

2 Scope
This standard describes minimum requirements for design, purchase, construction, and operation and
maintenance of fire services plant, equipment and infrastructure for buildings and spaces owned,
operated, maintained and/or managed by the University of Sydney. It applies to:

a. New Building Construction.

b. Refurbishment spaces within existing buildings
c. Facilities maintenance services.

The standards apply to all planners, project managers, consultants, contractors, sub-contractors, tenants,
managing agents and University staff involved in the design, construction and maintenance of existing,
new and proposed University buildings and facilities.

The standard provides:

a. A reference document to enable consistency with the design and engineering objectives.
b. Details of the minimum performance requirements for planning, architectural design and maintenance.
c. Support of the University vision for the built environment and best practice.

The standard addresses key objectives:

a. Quality design which responds, enhances and complements the environment.
b. Appreciation of the heritage context and cultural history of the campuses.
c. Value for money in all aspects of the project.
d. The design of low maintenance buildings and environments.
e. Longevity of construction approach to design.
f. Standardization of key flashing and ancillary details.
g. Flexible design, to future proof building usage for expansion or adaption to new uses
h. Safety in design.

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All Essential Fire Safety systems products and services provided or specified by designers, consultants,
staff and contractors must conform to this standard.

Where specific applications are not explicitly covered, or ambiguity exists, the intent of the design
standard must be satisfied. In such cases a return design brief must be provided for review and
approval by the issuer of this standard or their appointed delegate who must have relevant technical
competence in the subject matter. Additional more stringent requirements may apply on a project-specific
basis dependent upon risk management and insurance requirements.

3 Glossary of Terms
AS/ NZS Australian Standards/ New Zealand Standards
ASE Alarm Signalling Equipment
AUMS Advanced Utility Metering System
BCA Building Code of Australia
BOWS Building Occupant Warning System
CMS Central Monitoring Station
COS Central Operations Services
DVC Digital Voice Command
ECP Emergency Call Point
EP&AR Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation
EWIS Emergency Warning Intercommunication System
FFCP Fire Fan Control Panel
FIP Fire Indicator Panel
FMS Fire Management System
FRL Fire Resistance Level
FRNSW Fire and Rescue New South Wales
MCP Manual Call Points
MDF Main Distribution Frame
MECP Master Emergency Control Panel
MNS Mass Notification System
NCC National Construction Code
PCA Plumbing Code of Australia
PUG Project User Group
OWS Occupant Warning System
PABX Private Automated Branch Exchange
PC Practical Completion
PUG Project User Group, Project Control Group or Project Working Group
SSISEP Sound System and Intercom System for Emergency Purposes
UI University Infrastructure
VESDA Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus

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 WIP Warden Intercommunication Phone
WHS Work Health & Safety

4 Roles and Responsibilities

This standard is issued by UI. It is approved and signed off by the Chief University Infrastructure Officer.
UI is responsible for maintaining the standard and keeping it up-to-date.

5 Construction Requirements
Due to the complex nature of the University’s Infrastructure, the requirements for construction of new
buildings, and the refurbishment of existing buildings differ and must be assessed on a case by case
basis. Careful consideration must be taken in relation to connection and disconnection of existing services,
and the reuse of existing equipment. This section outlines the construction requirements for both new and
existing buildings.

5.1 New Buildings

The essential fire safety measures provided in University buildings must be designed and installed in
accordance with the minimum legislative requirements incorporating all Statutory Regulations, Australian
Standards, Local Council, Fire & Rescue NSW, Work Health & Safety (WHS) and WorkCover
requirements.

Each building must be equipped with the appropriate fire suppression, detection, emergency warning
and egress provisions, all designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the ’Deemed-to-
Satisfy Provisions’ of the NCC. Additional measures may also be required to meet specific building
hazards and/or the requirements of University Insurers.

Where it is proposed that the ’Performance Requirements’ of the NCC will be adopted to develop an
’Performance Solution’ in lieu of complying with the ’Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) Provisions’, the
consultant/contractor must seek approval from UI for all proposed ’Performance Solutions’ during the
initial design development. The consultant/contractor must take a long-term balanced view of capital
costs, energy costs, maintenance costs and longevity when proposing any ’Performance Solution’,
comparing the capital and operational costs of each proposed solution with the applicable DtS
provisions.

’Performance Solutions’ will only adopt fixed active and passive measures to achieve the ’Performance
Requirements’ of the NCC. Management procedures must not be included as part of a ’Performance
Solution’ without prior approval from UI.

Where ’Performance Solutions’ are proposed, an Accredited Certifier - Fire Safety Engineer, registered
with the NSW Building Professionals Board, or approved equivalent, must be engaged to certify the
proposed solution.

The consultant/contractor will consult with UI, and Project User Groups, to discuss any additional essential
fire safety measures that must be included in the design, in order to suit the proposed occupancy,
associated hazards, and the overall fire exposure risk. Additional measures will be determined via a risk
hazard assessment process, incorporating details and issues relating to the fire safety within the building,
including business continuity, consequence of loss and likelihood of loss.

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5.2 Refurbishments
All existing fire systems in a building must be extended as necessary into the given project. The design for
projects within existing buildings must be assessed on a case by case basis and developed in conjunction
with this standard. The project scope will drive the design requirements and the extent of upgrade of the
existing services.

Any items not included in the scope must not be priced into the overall project to achieve the following
aim; To reduce the need to value engineer any services.

It is the responsibility of the consultant/ contractor to obtain the gate paper from the Project Manager to
understand the scope of works in relation to the space and fit out requirements. New projects within
existing buildings must assess what the expectation of the refurbishment will be. This will enable the right
outcome for the given project to meet the approved budget.

Where identified, all redundant pipework, equipment and wiring, including inaccessible ceiling spaces,
must be removed as part of the project works. Make good exposed surfaces before commencing the
installation of new services. This includes the removal of redundant underground services unless otherwise
approved by the project superintendent.

5.3 Codes/ Standard requirements in existing buildings

The existing buildings in the University have been constructed under various Building Codes and
standards, due to the ever-changing nature of Building Regulations and Australian Standards.

Whilst every endeavor is made to comply with current regulations during refurbishments and upgrades, it
is unlikely that the full extent of the building regulations can always be met. Therefore, in many cases
involving existing building refurbishment, ’Performance Solutions’ and essential fire safety measures
upgrade strategies must be developed in lieu of complying with the ’Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) Provisions’
of the NCC.

Where ‘Performance Solutions’ are proposed to be adopted in existing buildings, the requirements listed
above, must also apply. It is also noted that many University buildings have existing ’Performance
Solutions’. Where refurbishment occurs within these buildings, the refurbishment works must be performed
in accordance with the existing ‘Performance Solution’ or it must be reviewed, updated and re-certified to
suit both the refurbishment works and the remainder of the building.

Within any building proposed for refurbishment, the Standard of Performance for all existing essential
fire safety measures must be reviewed by the consultant/contractor for compliance with the current NCC
and Australian Standard requirements. The details of this review together with a proposed essential fire
safety measures upgrade strategy must be submitted to UI for approval during the initial design
development.

As the University often chooses to perform voluntary upgrades of Essential Fire Safety Measures as part
of building refurbishment projects, these details will assist in the determination of the extent of
modification and upgrade to existing essential fire safety measures, required to be incorporated into the
refurbishment works.

6 Technical Requirements
6.1 Introduction
The Essential Fire Safety System of a University building will include surrounding structures and annex
buildings. In some cases, components of the Essential Fire Safety System will be installed or are to be

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installed in other buildings. In these cases, the word building in this document must be interpreted as
inclusive of these structures, annexes and components.

6.2 Design and Construction

6.2.1 General
This section outlines the extent of the services to be provided by the contractor during the process of
Design and Construction.

The contractor shall be fully responsible for the complete design of the essential fire safety services
installations, including the selection, sizes and quantity of equipment, and shall provide calculations and
drawings and other documentation as necessary to demonstrate conformance with the design parameters,
industry practice, UI requirements, codes, regulations and standards. This includes all calculations required
to confirm that existing infrastructure is sufficient to supply the proposed systems and equipment installed
under the project.

The contractor shall allow to fully co-ordinate the documentation with the Architect, Structural Engineer
and all other services consultants / contractors.

6.2.2 Calculations
As part of the contractor’s design, it is expected that the following design calculations as a minimum are
produced for review by UI for approval prior to finalising design:

a. Equipment selections based on the overall capacities calculated.

b. Water supply calculations inclusive of pumps, towns main and tank supplies.
c. Pipe sizing calculations.
d. Electrical and cable sizing calculations.
e. All other calculations necessary to illustrate equipment reticulation and components have been selected
fully in accordance with the project requirements.

6.2.3 Equipment Selection and Sizing

In selecting equipment, the University expects consultants and contractors to select products of proven and
reliable quality, with reputable support and after sales service.

Products which are of closed systems and proprietary in nature, thus locking the University into exclusive
dependence of one manufacturer must be avoided and only used if there are no other options.

The provision of 20% spare capacity for future use must be provided when designing and sizing all new
fire services infrastructure, pipework and equipment. In making such considerations careful analysis of
spare capacity against the application of diversity and balance must be considered. Where existing
infrastructure is being used, provision must be made to ensure sufficient capacity remains for future works
in the building.

6.2.4 Drawings and Documentation

The contractor shall provide design, construction and as-built drawings, including design drawings
produced by the contractor and shop drawings produced by equipment manufacturers.

The contractor is responsible for producing all design and as-built documentation, including, but not
limited to:
a. Concept/ Tender Design documentation (as required).
b. Detailed Design documentation, including:
i. Layout drawings.
ii. Calculations.

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 iii. Schematics.
iv. Design certification as required by building certifiers.
v. Performance Based Solutions.
vi. Specifications.
c. Workshop drawings, including:
i. Drawings to meet manufacture requirements / system installation.

All design documentation must be reviewed by UI.

6.2.5 Workshop Submittals

Technical submittals shall be provided with the full technical and spatial requirements of each proposed
plant item. The technical submissions shall include, where applicable, but not be limited to:

a. Certified shop drawings of each item complete with sectional weights and point loads.
b. Certified noise levels from each plant item.
c. Electrical requirements including starting current, running current, operational voltage, power
consumption, recommended protection devices, wiring diagrams, connection and terminals details.
Also detail of how cables are terminated to the plant item and earthing requirements shall be
provided.
d. Pump Curves as applicable.
e. Recommended spares schedules and projected future availability (to ensure that redundant
components are not used).
f. Requirements for specialist tools to maintain the plant item.
g. Maintenance zones and requirements including weights of any replaceable components.
h. Manufacturer’s recommendations for installation including ventilation and thermal requirements.
i. Confirmation of product lifespan assuming maintained to manufacturers recommendations.
j. Where equipment model numbers / references are stated in a specification these are indicative only
and the Contractor MUST ensure the selected plant fully complies with UI standards.

6.3 Fire Management System (FMS)

An FMS Network is installed at the University to monitor fire system status signals for all Automatic Fire
Detection & Alarm Systems, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and Fire Pumps installed across all
University facilities. For the Camperdown/Darlington Campuses, the FMS also provides automatic fire
brigade alarm callouts facilities via Alarm Signalling Equipment (ASE) installed at the FMS FIP.

During the initial design development stage for each project, the consultant/contractor must consult and
obtain approval from UI for the extent of modifications required to the FMS Network. These modifications
must incorporate changes to the existing fire systems or installation of new FIP’s, sprinkler systems and fire
pumps into the project works.

Modification of the site communications network to accommodate new FMS Network signal connections
must be included in the scope for all new buildings and refurbishment projects. More information on the
requirements for the communications network are outlined in the section below – Fire systems connection to
the communications network.

New FIP’s, fire sprinkler systems, sprinkler control valves and fire pumps, must be connected to the FMS to
provide high and low-level interface signals required to provide control and monitoring of the fire
equipment for alarm, fault and isolate conditions.

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FIGURE 1: FMS GRAPHICS TERMINAL

Due to the complex nature of the FMS Network, only an approved University FMS contractor may
perform project-related alteration works associated with the installation and connection of devices
connected to the FMS, including any required programming and modification to existing FMS equipment.
These works form part of the overall project scope and must include all modifications to the following
equipment:

a. Main Campus FMS FIP –Notifier or Firesense 3030.

b. FMS Gate House Graphics Mimic Panels (located at 5 gate entries) – Onyxworks.
c. FMS Graphics Computer Terminals (3 off) – Onyxworks.

FIGURE 2: CAMPUS WIDE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN BUILDINGS AND FMS

6.3.1 Camperdown/Darlington Campuses

All existing FIPs, fire sprinkler systems, sprinkler control valves and fire pumps installed throughout
University buildings on these campuses must be connected to the main campus FMS FIP via the building
PABX/MDF/Comms Room, to the University main PABX room, which is located in the Macleay Building
(A12).

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The FMS FIP contains most of the Alarm Signalling Equipment (ASE) for the site, which are distributed
across five (5) individual gate entries to the campuses. Unless fire systems for a building are accessed
remotely from the five (5) individual gate entry points, there are generally no ASE’s located within the
buildings on this campus.

Student accommodation shall have individual ASEs inside the building to call FRNSW directly to the
building in case of a fire alarm. High level interfaces are still required back to FMS with the exception of
brigade call facilities. These ASEs are to be provided with a dual sim arrangement for fire brigade
callout and must be consolidated into the University’s existing monitoring account.

6.3.2 Other Campuses

All building FIPs, fire sprinkler systems, sprinkler control valves and fire pumps installed throughout
University Buildings on remote campuses must be connected to the main campus FMS Network via
addressable IP network connections.

ASEs are generally installed at each individual building FIP and/or fire sprinkler system, with the
exception of Camden and Cumberland Campuses, which both have a campus FIP arrangement.

New ASEs required to be installed shall be provided by the universities current fire monitoring contractor
and consolidated into the existing account. These ASEs are to be provided with a dual sim arrangement
for fire brigade callout and must be consolidated into the University’s existing monitoring account.

6.3.3 High Level Interfaces

High level interface connections to the FMS allow control and monitoring of all addressable devices
connected to the building FIP via the Onyxworks FMS graphics computer terminals. High level interfaces
are provided by the installation of a dedicated FMS IP network gateway within the building FIP to
connect to the FMS network and Onyxworks FMS graphics computer terminals. The FMS network gateway
card must be totally independent of the MNS network gateway card.

For buildings without individual ASE’s, automatic fire brigade callout signals from buildings with high level
interfaces are provided via copper telephone lines to the FMS FIP. Individual copper fire lines must be
provided for both dry and wet fire brigade call facilities from each building.

All buildings installed with Notifier or Firesense AFP-3030 FIPs must be provided with a high-level
interface to the FMS.

All FMS graphics computer terminals must be uploaded with building floor plans indicating the floor
layout and room number details together with icons indicating the device type and location of each
addressable device connected to each high level interfaced FIP.

The existing building floor plans loaded onto FMS graphics computer terminals must be modified to
accommodate any changes in floor layouts and addressable device layouts resulting from refurbishment
projects occurring within buildings containing high level interface FIPs.

The contractor shall check, commission and demonstrate the operation of the FMS high level interface to
UI and COS prior to Practical Completion of the works.

6.3.4 Low Level Interfaces

Low level interface connections to the FMS allow monitoring signals only for specified inputs from the
building via the Onyxworks FMS graphics computer terminals. Low level interfaces are provided by the
installation of a MOXA I/O logic controller within the building connecting to the FMS network and
Onyxworks FMS graphics computer terminals.

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For buildings without individual ASE’s, automatic fire brigade callout signals from buildings with low level
interfaces are provided via copper telephone lines to the FMS FIP. Individual copper fire lines must be
provided for both dry and wet fire brigade call facilities from each building.

All buildings installed with FIPs other than Notifier or Firesense AFP-3030, must be provided with a low-
level interface to the FMS.

Low level interface signals from building FIP’s must include:

a. FIP Alarm.
b. FIP Isolate.
c. FIP Zone Isolate.
d. FIP Fault.
e. FIP 240V Power Failure.
f. FIP Door Open.

As there are no control facilities provided for low level interface connections, building floor plans
identifying the locations of all addressable devices are not loaded onto the FMS graphics computer
terminals and there is generally no requirement for FMS graphics modifications to suit refurbishment
projects occurring within buildings containing existing low level interfaces.

6.3.5 Fire System Connections to Communications Network

Connections between the building FIP’s and sprinkler systems and the FMS and MNS are performed via
the site communications network using a combination of copper phone lines, single mode optical fibre
cabling and IP network connections.

Connections shall generally consist of:

a. Dry Fire Brigade Call - fire rated cable to building MDF with copper phone line connection to FMS
FIP.
b. Wet Fire Brigade Call – fire rated cable to building MDF with copper phone line connection to FMS
FIP.
c. FMS & MNS High Level Network Interfaces - Provide a triple data outlet to the FIP and the MECP
location. One port is for the FIP’s Ethernet connection, one port for the SSISEP Ethernet connection, and
one port is spare. These horizontal cables must be rated as Low Smoke Zero Halogen with a red
sheath. The sockets are to be numbered and labelled in the normal manner using red traffolyte labels
and white text. Patch leads used to connect these sockets shall have red wraparound labels on both
ends labelled “FIRE” and SSISEP” as applicable. The patch leads are to be normal colours for Ethernet
connections and not red patch leads which signify a lead wired as an Ethernet crossover.

Further information regarding data network connections and phone line connections to the FMS and MNS
can be found in the ICT Communications Cabling Standard.

6.4 Mass Notification System (MNS)

An MNS Network is installed at the University to enable PA announcements to be distributed from a
remote location throughout buildings across all campuses.

The system comprises a graphics computer terminal and PA microphone located at the Security Services
CMS located at the Services Building (G12). The computer terminal is connected to Digital Voice
Command (DVC) modules installed within building EWIS and OWS panels, via the site IP communications
network. The MNS network gateway card installed at each EWIS and OWS panel must be totally
independent of the FMS network gateway card installed in the building FIP.

To eliminate the potential for constant hiss from the EWIS/OWS speakers caused by the background
music (BGM) input function being permanently activated, the MNS input to each EWIS and OWS panel
must be programmed to activate the BGM function of the panel, only when the MNS is being manually
operated.

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During the initial design development stage for each project, the consultant/contractor must consult and
obtain approval from UI, for the extent of modifications required to the MNS Network. All new EWIS and
OWS panels installed on any Campus must be connected to the MNS Network to provide remote PA
facilities and monitoring of the EWIS/OWS panel status.

Modification of the site communications network to accommodate new MNS Network signal connections
will be included in the scope of all new buildings and refurbishment projects.

Due to the complex nature of the MNS Network, it is required that an approved University MNS
contractor must perform all project-related alteration works associated with the installation and
connection of devices connected to the MNS, including any required programming and modification to
existing MNS equipment. These works form part of the overall project scope and include all modifications
to the following equipment:
a. Digital Voice Command (DVC) modules – Notifier DVC.
b. MNS Graphics Computer Terminals (one-off) – Onyxworks.

6.5 Access Panels, Doors & Hoppers to Fire Resisting

Shafts
All fire rated access panels, doors and hoppers must be:
a. Equal to the FRL of the shaft in which they are installed in.
b. Provided with identification labelling in accordance with the requirements of AS4072.1 Appendix B
and AS1851
c. Detailed on the building asset register.
d. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report, delivered under the
scope of the project works. The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under
Section 17 of AS1851, including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
6.6 Automatic Fail-Safe Devices
6.6.1 General
Automatic fail-safe devices include magnetic door holders and fire trips to security door interfaces
(electric strikes, electric mortice locks, drop bolts, magnetic locks, etc.), which are required to activate
when a fire/smoke condition is sensed via the building fire sprinkler or fire detection system. These
devices must be normally energized to enable them to return to the fail-safe position when power to the
device is lost.

6.6.2 Magnetic Door Holders

The consultant team must fully liaise with UI and the PUG to determine requirements and locations of fire
and/or smoke rated doors required to be normally held open by magnetic door holders. Magnetic door
holders must be mounted at the top of fire doors and not at the base. Each magnet must be fitted with a
local release button so where more than one door panel is fitted to a single opening, one switch must
release all magnetic door holders. Both parts of the magnet must be rigidly secured.

Magnetic door holders must be powered from the FIP and installed on a separate control loop to security
door interfaces and air conditioning fire trip cabling, with individual isolation facilities for each loop
located at the FIP.

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6.6.3 Fire Trip to Security Door Interfaces
The consultant team must fully liaise with UI, Security Services and the PUG to determine the locations of
security door interfaces. For all required egress doors that can be locked by the electronic security
system, fire trip interfaces must be installed to automatically unlock the door in the event of any fire
alarm system or sprinkler system activation.

Unless the electronic security system controller, cabling and associated equipment are designated as a
fail-safe device, fire trip cabling must run from the FIP/sprinkler system pressure switch and connect
directly to the door interface. Further technical information and requirements regarding security door
interfaces may be found in the COS Security Services Standard.

Fire trips to security door interfaces must be installed on a separate control loop to magnetic door
holders and air conditioning fire trip cabling, with individual isolation facilities for each loop located at
the FIP.

All doors provided with a fire trip to a security door interface must also be provided with a green Break
Glass Unit labelled ’Door Release’ and fixed to the wall adjacent to the door handle. This University
requirement is to ensure egress through the door is accessible in the event of all types of emergencies.

A4 signage must also be mounted on the door at eye level. The signage must be green with white
lettering, indicating:

’EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY,

THIS EXIT DOOR AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKS IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE,
FOR OTHER EMERGENCIES ACTIVATE ADJACENT BREAK GLASS UNIT’

Include ’DOOR ALARMED’ if applicable.

All egress doors provided with security screamers must be arranged so that the security screamer device
is deactivated on a fire trip signal.

The details of all fire trips to security interfaces devices will be included on the building’s Essential Fire
Safety Measure asset register and the associated drawings.

6.7 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

6.7.1 General
The University currently has a variety of existing fire detection and alarm systems and FIPs installed
throughout its buildings, including older type single wire series circuit systems (Reichel type) and more
traditional conventional and addressable fire systems. There are also a number of buildings in the
University that contain a mixture of old and new fire detection systems. This generally occurs where a
portion of a building has been refurbished and the fire detection system is upgraded within the
refurbished area only. To determine the fire detection and alarm system strategy for the building, the
consultant/contractor must fully liaise with UI and the relevant authorities during the initial design
development stage for each project.

All University buildings, with the exception of NCC classified Class 10 structures, must be provided with
fire detection and alarm systems or a suitable smoke alarm system, even if not specifically required by
the NCC. As a minimum, all buildings with total floor areas greater than 1000m2 must be provided with
a complete fire detection and alarm system connected to automatic fire brigade call facilities in full
compliance with AS1670.1, with additional control and monitoring provided at the FMS and MNS. For
buildings with total floor areas less than 1000m2, a local smoke alarm system must be installed with
smoke alarms spaced to AS1670.1

Where existing fire detection and alarm systems do not meet the requirements of the current NCC and
applicable Australian Standards, a new FIP must be installed in the building to serve as the main FIP, with

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the original FIP serving as a sub-panel. The new FIP must be installed with sufficient spare capacity to
accept the gradual transfer of existing circuits from the original panel, in order to eventually serve the
entire building.

When carrying out refurbishment work in buildings that require an upgrade from original single-wire
series detector circuits and/or conventional detector circuits to addressable systems, rewiring and transfer
must include the entire affected circuit and not just the part of the circuit that is relevant to the
refurbishment area.

When upgrading or extending part of an existing fire detection system, the current essential services
maintenance contractor must inspect the system at Practical Completion to confirm that the system is fully
operational and satisfies all relevant requirements. The cost of this inspection will be included as a Project
cost.

6.7.2 Fire Indicator Panels (FIP)

Fire Indicator Panels must comply with the following details:
a. New FIPs must be fully addressable type, suitable for high level interface connection to the University
FMS Network (Notifier or Firesense AFP-3030 or approved equivalent). The type of panel proposed
to be installed will be subject to approval by UI.
b. FIP cabinets and associated hardware - loop cards, relay cards, input/output (I/O) cards, network
cards, gateway cards, I/O controllers, etc. - must be sized to adequately serve the entire building or
area which they serve, with a minimum of 20% spare capacity on all equipment and cabling.
c. New FIPs installed in existing buildings must be provided with sufficient zone display cards to
accommodate the transfer of all existing detectors and circuits serving the entire building.
d. d. FIPs must be located at the most accessible building entrance designated for the Fire & Rescue
NSW (i.e. the entrance accessible to a fire appliance).
e. The FIP must be placed in a position that allows for both audible and visual fault monitoring by the
building occupants. Under no circumstances are FIPs to be located in storerooms or offices or other ’out
of the way’ places.
f. Separate isolating facilities via a single push button for each group of detectors and all equipment
interfaces must be provided at the FIP for EWIS/OWS, magnetic door holders, security interface
devices, air conditioning trips, sprinkler system interfaces and main fire bell/strobe.
g. Generally, red manual call points (MCP) connected directly to the FIP will not be excepted, with the
exception of the one red MCP required to be provided at the FIP.
h. Where existing systems are refurbished, red MCPs installed throughout the refurbishment area must
be removed from existing FIPs to be replaced with white Emergency Call Points (ECP) and connected
to the EWIS.
i. Individual LED indicator lamps must be provided for each of the following signals generated from
interfaced equipment connected to the FIP including:
i. Detector zone alarm
ii. Fire sprinkler alarm
iii. Fire pump (sprinkler and hydrant) status indication; run, fault, low fuel level (for diesel types)
iv. Fire sprinkler flow switch alarms (one indicator per flow switch)
v. Fire sprinkler and hydrant system valve monitor switches (one indicator per location); open,
closed
vi. Fire sprinkler pre-action systems; low air pressure alarm
vii. VESDA status indication; airflow fault, alert alarm, action alarm, fire 1 alarm, fire 2 alarm

j. Where existing FIPs require modification of existing programs and/or software to incorporate
changes as a result of refurbishment works, these modification works must be carried out by an
approved University fire services contractor. The cost of these works must be fully included in the
tender sum for the Project.
k. l installed addressable devices must be programmed to appear on the FIP LCD display, indicating the
type of device and its location. The naming convention for programming the location of the device
must indicate the level, room and room name, eg,’L2, Room 201, Men’s Toilet’.
l. To eliminate the possibility of false alarms, FIP’s must be capable of providing alarm verification
facilities. Approval from UI must be sought prior to incorporating alarm verification in any area.

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m. Building sub-FIPs must not be installed without prior approval from UI.
n. A3 size framed and covered block plan(s) must be installed adjacent to the FIP. This must show the
extent of alarm zones and all addressable devices and loop numbering for each item of equipment
and each level of the building controlled by the FIP.
o. Where existing fire detection and alarm systems are refurbished, any existing block plans must be
altered to suit the works performed as part of the refurbishment. A system interface diagram/matrix
must also be included as part of the block plan information, in accordance with the requirements of
AS1851.
p. Adequate space for the storage of AS1851 test logbooks must be provided within the FIP cabinet or
alternatively a separate logbook cabinet must be provided.

6.7.3 Detectors
Fire detectors must comply with the following details:
a. All new fire detection and alarm systems must be equipped with fully addressable detectors, complete
with adjustable sensitivity. New detectors proposed to be connected to existing systems must be fully
compatible with the existing FIP equipment listing requirements.
b. Detectors must be suitably selected for each location in accordance with AS1670 Appendix A -
Guidance for the Selection of Detectors. Where smoke detectors are indicated as the suggested
detection device, photoelectric smoke detectors must be installed.
c. Where detectors are prone to false alarms, multi-criteria detectors with adjustable sensitivity must be
installed.
d. Detector dust caps must be provided for all new detectors installed as part of a project.
e. For smoke detectors installed in student accommodation and other sleeping areas, the provision of
addressable multi-criteria detectors with addressable sounder bases is preferred. The photo-electric
smoke component of the detector is programmed to activate the local sounder only and auto resets
once the smoke is cleared. The thermal component of the detector is programmed to activate fire
brigade call facilities and EWIS operation throughout the building, in conjunction with all other fire
mode functions. Note that this arrangement will require a Performance Fire Engineered Report to
achieve compliance with regulations.
f. Where detectors installed as part of a project have been incorrectly selected or located and are
found to have caused multiple alarm activations during the DLP, the contractor must replace and
rectify the detectors at their expense.
g. All detectors installed within a building must have indicating bases or heads providing the same
indication throughout for both polling and alarm conditions.
h. Where detectors are located in concealed spaces (such as ceiling spaces, cupboards, sole occupancy
units, air handling systems and the like), remote indicators must be provided. Remote indicators must
be provided for both conventional and fully addressable type detectors.
i. All detectors must be fully accessible for maintenance. Accessibility to concealed spaces will be
achieved via ceiling access panels or accessible walkways. Where accessibility to detectors is difficult,
the use of VESDA must be considered.
j. Photoelectric smoke detectors must be provided in all electrical distribution board cupboards,
telecommunications cupboards, electrical switch rooms, lift shafts and lift motor rooms.
k. For paths of travel to exits, photoelectric smoke detectors must be installed. Where it is deemed
inappropriate to install these detectors due to the possibility of unwanted alarms, multi-sensor CO and
heat detectors must be considered.
l. Probe type thermal detectors connected to both the building FIP and the fume cupboard controller
must be provided within all fume cupboard exhaust flues. Remote indicators must be provided in these
cases.
m. Beam type detectors may be selected for large open areas, provided adequate access is provided to
maintain the detector.
n. Care must be taken to ensure that heaters, air conditioning registers, ceiling fans and light fittings are
not located within the minimum required distance from smoke and thermal detectors.
o. All addressable devices must be clearly labelled with the addressable device number as listed on the
panel. For detectors, labelling can be mounted on the detector head or the base. The remote indicator
must also be labelled. Labels must be permanent with an adequate text size clearly visible from the
floor level immediately under the device. For more information on labelling, refer to the COS Asset
Identification and Labelling Standard.

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p. Detectors within construction areas must be adequately protected from contamination during the
construction works. This may be achieved by the provision of dust caps on all detectors or the removal
of the detector heads from the construction site and stored in a dust free environment.

6.7.4 Aspirated Detection Systems

a. Aspirated smoke detection system must be VESDA or UI approved equivalent.
b. The use of VESDA must be considered for use in areas of high sensitivity, high value and high risk.
Additionally, VESDA must be installed in areas where accessibility to detectors is difficult. Areas
proposed for the installation of VESDA must be submitted to UI for approval. Examples of these types
of areas are:
i. Clean rooms;
ii. Electron Microscope rooms;
iii. Laboratories containing high value equipment, e.g., MRIs, TEMs, Mass Spectrometers;
iv. Essential computer network and communication facilities;
v. Museums containing valuable assets;
vi. Heritage areas;
vii. Archive areas;
viii. Atrium areas;
ix. Animal houses; and
x. Flammable Liquid stores
c. VESDA systems must operate independently of other detection/suppression systems, however they
must be connected to the building FIP and to the FMS to provide indication of all alarm levels in order
to allow early response by Security Patrol.
d. All VESDA alert and action alarms must provide an alarm on the FMS for Security to investigate but
must not activate automatic fire brigade call facilities. The Fire 1 or the Fire 2 alarm must be
configured to activate automatic fire brigade call facilities.
e. Xtralis - the manufacturer of VESDA - must be consulted as to the optimum design for the particular
installation. Only VESDA accredited installers are permitted to install a VESDA system.
f. If the VESDA controller is to be located remote of the area being protected, a mimic panel providing
aural and visual indication of alert, action, Fire 1 and Fire 2 alarm and system faults must be located
in or adjacent to the protected area.
g. All VESDA installations must provide a mimic panel on the FIP for each area installed, providing aural
and visual indication of alert, action, Fire 1 and Fire 2 alarm and system faults.

6.7.5 Occupant Warning Systems (OWS)

Occupant warning systems must comply with the following details:
a. Where buildings are not provided with EWIS/SSISEP, an OWS must form part of the fire detection
and alarm system.
b. New OWS must consist of an amplified sound system producing the evacuation signal in accordance
with the requirements of ISO 8201.
c. Existing sounder or bell type OWS must be upgraded to amplified sound system type OWS during
building refurbishment projects in order to achieve the evacuation signal tone and sound pressure level
requirements of AS1670.1. New sounder or bell type OWS must not be installed.
d. All new OWS equipment installed in existing buildings must be adequately sized to provide sufficient
sound levels to accommodate speaker installation throughout the entire building. An additional 30%
spare capacity on amplifier capacity must also be provided to accommodate future additional
speakers.
e. New OWS must be provided with a microphone and appropriate key switching at the FIP to allow PA
functions.
f. Sound pressure levels must be provided in accordance with the requirements of AS1670.1.
g. Occupant warning speakers must be provided in accordance with the requirements for EWIS/SSISEP.
h. Commissioning details indicating measured sound pressure levels must be provided on the as-built
drawings and within the O&M manual for all new and refurbishment works.
i. All OWS installed must be connected to the MNS.

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6.7.6 Cabling
Fire detection and occupant warning system cabling must comply with the following details:
a. All cabling must be fixed to structural elements of the building. Adhesive type fixings are not
accepted.
b. Cabling must be fixed independently of all other services and building elements such as suspended
ceiling supports. Cabling must not be installed laying on ceilings.
c. Cabling must be adequately segregated from other electrical and data cabling. This includes
segregation of the fire detection cabling from the EWIS/SSISEP cabling.
d. Cabling to detection and speakers must be provided with sufficient space to enable adjustment for
1m.
e. Cabling must generally be installed concealed in most locations. Where concealed cabling cannot be
achieved, cabling must be installed in surface mounted conduit painted to match the adjacent surfaces.
The location of all exposed conduits runs must be approved by UI prior to installation.
f. Non-fire rated cabling installed that activate fire trip functions must be fail safe (i.e., loss of power or
a cut cable will activate the fire trip function).
g. Provide stainless steel wide band cable ties at not less than 0.9m intervals horizontal and 0.6m
vertical, or as per the manufacturer‘s recommendations and tested system.
h. Support all cables at a maximum of 1200mm spacing with minimum sag; i. All installations must be
neat and tidy in appearance and installed parallel and/or perpendicular to building elements;
i. Twisted/ shielded cabling must be installed for addressable detection systems.
j. All redundant cabling must be removed as part of the project.
For further details of cabling refer to the UI Electrical Services Standard.

6.8 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems

6.8.1 General
Consideration must be given by the Consultant/Contractor for the use of sprinklers in all University
buildings. This consideration must examine the overall benefits provided by sprinkler systems, such as life
safety, property protection and business continuity, to minimise the risk of the loss to University facilities
and operations caused by extensive fire damage.

For new multi storey buildings above two storeys, combined sprinkler and hydrant systems are preferred
as per AS2118.6 where ordinary hazard sprinklers are proposed to be installed. The combined system
must not be used where high hazard sprinklers are proposed. All proposed combined sprinkler and
hydrant systems must be submitted to UI with indicative layouts and schematics prior to acceptance.

In general, automatic fire sprinkler systems must be installed in the following building and occupancy
types:
a. Student Accommodation.
b. Heritage Buildings.
c. Laboratories.
d. Specialist areas containing high value equipment, e.g., Electron Microscopes, MRIs, TEMs, Mass
Spectrometers.
e. Museums.
f. Atrium areas.
g. Flammable Liquid stores.

Extensions and refurbishments to existing non-sprinkled buildings shall not require sprinklers pending UI
review and provided the building satisfies the current NCC non-sprinklered building requirements.
Where water damage caused by accidental operation or leaks from the sprinkler systems may cause
extensive damage to property and equipment installed in dedicated rooms of the building, the
installation of a dry pipe pre-action sprinkler system will need to be considered. Gaseous suppression
and hybrid gas/water suppression systems will also need to be considered to such areas.

All automatic sprinkler systems must be connected to the FMS, with the following signals provided:
a. Sprinkler alarm.

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b. Sprinkler isolated.
c. Sprinkler pump running.
d. Sprinkler pump fault.
e. Sprinkler pump low fuel level.
f. Sprinkler stop valve closed.
g. Sprinkler flow switch.

Where a tank is provided the following signals must be connected:

a. Tank High Level Alarm.
b. Tank Low Level Alarm.

The sprinkler alarm signal must be connected to the FMS via a dedicated copper phone line.

Where an FIP is installed within the building, these signals must also be connected to the FIP and provided
with individual LED indicators.

The system must be designed to allow omission of weekly testing of the sprinkler system and associated
sprinkler pumps, in accordance with the requirements of AS1851. Additionally, all on-site documentation
and equipment required by AS2118.1 and AS1851 must be revised and/or provided to suit all system
refurbishments and new works. This includes, but is not limited to, the provision of block plans, fire system
interface diagram/matrix, pressure gauge schedules, water supply information, spare sprinklers and
spanners.

The sprinkler control valves must be located in a position that is accessible to Fire and Rescue NSW
response appliances. Clear directions to the sprinkler control valve location must be posted adjacent to
the FIP. A location plate indicating the position of the sprinkler control valves must be installed on the
outside of an external wall. Where sprinkler control valves are located in a locked room, dual barrel
locks with 003 key access must be installed.

6.8.2 Water Supplies

Automatic fire sprinkler system water supplies must comply with the following details:
a. When designing and installing new fire sprinkler systems, or upgrading existing systems, the
consultant/contractor must confirm whether the existing water supply pressure/flow details satisfy the
requirements of the system. This shall include provision of a current Sydney water pressure and flow
enquiry. Where connecting to University owned water supplies, a pressure and flow test shall be
performed to confirm water supply details. All results must be submitted to UI for review prior to
proceeding with the design.
b. The building hydrant demand must be available in addition to the building sprinkler demand to ensure
that both systems can operate simultaneously from the water supply provided to the building.
c. Fire services pumps shall be installed to the requirements of AS2941
d. All fire services test water must recycle back into the fire system storage tanks, into a purpose
designed test water tank or alternatively to water retention tanks, to enable reuse of the test water.
e. Test drains and sumps must be provided to enable water flow testing adjacent to pumps and at the
most remote locations for the fire hydrant services testing.
f. Fire water supply tanks must be either of concrete construction or stainless-steel panel type (316 for
outdoors or marine environment or 304 for internal tanks), complete with access ladders and lockable
manhole covers to allow internal tank inspection and cleaning. Tanks must be complete with internal
dividing walls and associated supply and drain connections to allow a minimum of 50% of the
required storage capacity to be available during tank cleaning and maintenance operations. Visual
tank water level indicators and high and low-level alarms connected back to the FIP must be installed.
Panel tanks must be installed on raised supporting beams allowing access to visually inspect the
underside of the base of the tank. A minimum clear distance of 500mm around the walls, base and
roof of the panel tank must be provided to allowance maintenance and inspection. Tanks with internal
bladders will not be accepted.
g. Water tanks, purpose designed for fire test water shall be of concrete construction or stainless-steel
panel type (316 for outdoors or marine environment or 304 for internal tanks), complete with access
ladders, lockable manhole covers, drain and visual tank water level indicator. A minimum clear

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 distance of 500mm around the walls, base and roof panel tank must be provided. Tanks with internal
bladders will not be accepted.

6.8.3 Hazard Classifications

Automatic fire sprinkler system hazard classification must comply with the following details:
a. For all new sprinkler system installations and refurbishments, the minimum level of protection for
University buildings must be specified as Ordinary Hazard Group 1, as defined in AS2118.1. Light
hazard sprinkler systems will not be accepted in University buildings.
b. Generally, hazard classifications must be specified in accordance with AS2118.1, except for the
above listed minimum requirement and the following specific areas within University buildings, where
the minimum hazard classifications must be:
i. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 - offices, lecture rooms, lecture theatres, student accommodation.
ii. Ordinary Hazard Group 3 - libraries, laboratories, museums.

6.8.4 Pipework and Equipment

Automatic fire sprinkler pipework and equipment must comply with the following details:
a. Underground pipework and pipework installed external to the building must suit the requirements
listed in the UI Hydraulic Services Standard, COS Excavation Standard and the UI Permit to Dig Form.
i. All above ground ductile iron are to be flanged joints with all inground pipework being
socket joints.
ii. All inground valves are to be anti-clockwise closing.
iii. Flanged valves (inground and above ground are preferred over socket valves as they allow
the valve to be removed and replaced in the future
iv. Thrust block design size need to be submitted for UI approval.
b. Internal pipework must be reticulated neatly throughout the building. Pipework must be run parallel
and plumb with adjacent pipework and other building services and elements.
c. Pipework must be securely and independently fixed to structural elements of the building and must
allow for movement in both the structure and the adjacent equipment.
d. Pipework must be concealed where possible. Where pipework is installed exposed, it must be painted
with one primer coat and two finishing coats of an approved colour to suit Architectural requirements.
e. Stainless steel braided flexible pipe droppers must be installed over fixed pipework for final
connections to sprinkler heads fixed in suspended ceilings [DD17]. Flexible pipe droppers must be
adequately supported to the ceiling using an approved fixing system.
f. Pipework must generally be medium steel pipe or galvanized pipe to suit AS1074 Onesteel Fireplus
Medium, or approved equivalent.
g. Joints and fittings on pipework of 50mm diameter or less must be screw fixed. Joints and fittings on
pipework of 65mm diameter or greater must be roll grooved or flanged.
h. All fire sprinkler pumps, and pump controllers must be equal to those manufactured and supplied by
Prime Pumps or KSB Ajax Pumps, or approved equivalent.
i. Sprinkler heads installed in false ceilings must be provided with a two piece semi recessed escutcheon
plate.
j. Sprinkler heads installed in communications rooms must be installed in the upright position and
provided with robust sprinkler guards/cages.

Sprinkler systems must be provided with a brigade booster connection designed and installed to suit
AS2419.1. including a double check valve and check bypass water meter prior to the booster valve
Backflow prevention must be installed as per the requirements listed in the UI Hydraulic Services
Standard.

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6.9 Emergency Warning and Intercommunication
System (EWIS)
6.9.1 General
EWIS, or Sound Systems and Intercom Systems for Emergency Purposes (SSISEP), must be designed and
installed in all University buildings having a rise in stories of 3 or more, and in University assembly
buildings that contain lecture theatres, seminar rooms, libraries, museums, student computer facilities,
teaching laboratories/workshops, and the like, with a total building floor area greater than 1000m2.

In University buildings where the above clause does not require EWIS to be designed and installed, an
Occupant Warning System is required to be designed and installed, as indicated in the Automatic Fire
Detection and Alarm System section of this document.

EWIS must respond immediately to activation of the FIP, fire sprinkler installation, or a manual call point.
To supplement the audible warning system, visual warning devices must be provided at strategic locations
(generally in corridors and/or public spaces) on all levels, and in areas with high ambient noise levels.

In sound sensitive areas such as animal houses, consideration must be given to the provision of visual
warning devices only in lieu of installing the audible warning system. However, advice is to be sought
from UI and the animal house staff before the proposed alarm type is selected.

6.9.2 Master Emergency Control Panel (MECP)

Master emergency control panels must comply with the following details:
a. The MECP must be housed in the same cabinet as the FIP. In existing buildings where this may not be
possible due to available space, the MECP will generally be located in an accessible location
adjacent to the building FIP.
b. The MECP fascia layout and operational characteristics must be equal or equivalent to Inertia 2000
and/or Vigilant QE90 type EWIS panels. The type of panel proposed to be installed will be subject
to approval by UI.
c. Where the MECP is proposed to be designed and installed flush into wall spaces, ventilation space for
heat dissipation from the EWIS cabinet must be included, as EWIS amplifiers generate considerable
heat.
d. MECPs must be installed with separate evacuation zones provided for each level and a minimum
spare capacity for an additional two (2) evacuation zones.
e. Each evacuation zone will be provided with a dedicated amplifier. All amplifiers must be provided
with 30% spare capacity to allow for additional future speakers to be installed within each zone.
f. An A3 block plan must be installed adjacent to the MECP, showing each level of the building and the
evacuation zones and position of all WIPs installed.
g. All MECP’s must be provided with DVC equipment and a network card to allow connection of the
panel to the MNS.
h. To eliminate the potential for constant hiss from the EWIS/OWS speakers caused by the background
music (BGM) input function being permanently activated, the MNS input to each EWIS and OWS
panel must be programmed to activate the BGM function of the panel, only when the MNS is being
manually operated.
i. An output from the MECP to the FIP must be provided to allow fire trips to AV and security door
screamers to be activated when the MECP is in alert, alarm or PA mode.

6.9.3 Emergency Warning System Operation

Unless otherwise directed, all EWIS will be arranged for the following automatic sequence of operations:
a. No delay from receipt of fire system activation to operation of ALERT signal throughout entire
building.
b. ALERT signal must sound for 60 seconds throughout the entire building then automatically change to
EVAC signal throughout the entire building.

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c. No cascading i.e. signals must be provided throughout all areas of the building simultaneously.
d. Standard voice recorded messages must be provided with the EVAC signal.
e. ALERT and EVAC signal types must meet the requirements of AS1670.4.
f. Commissioning details indicating measured sound pressure levels and speech intelligibility must be
provided for all areas and rooms within the building. These details must be provided on the as-built
drawings and within the O&M manual, for all new and refurbishment works.
g. Individual inputs from the FIP and/or sprinkler system flow switches must be provided to the MECP for
each evacuation zone, in order to enable the building fire warden team to easily identify, via LED
operation on the MECP, the evacuation zone in alarm.
h. Similarly, activation of any ECPs must also provide indication of the specific evacuation zone
activated.

6.9.4 Emergency Call Points (ECP) and Warden Intercommunication Phones (WIP)
ECPs and WIPs must comply with the following details:
a. Provided within each evacuation zone.
b. Where fire hose reel cupboards are located in the vicinity of fire egress stairs, WIPs will be provided
within each fire hose reel cupboard and ECPs will be installed in visible positions immediately
adjacent to each fire hose reel cupboard.
c. The contractor must install external sounders above the cupboard to ensure the WIP phones achieve
compliant sound pressure levels. This is to be indicated on the as-built drawings.
d. All ECPs connected to the EWIS must be white, and must activate the emergency sound system without
automatically calling the fire brigade
e. Each WIP must be provided with labelling that corresponds to the associated labelling on the MECP.

6.9.5 Cabling
EWIS cabling must comply with the following details:
a. All cabling must be fixed to structural elements of the building. Adhesive type fixings are not
accepted.
b. Cabling must be fixed independently of all other services and building elements such as suspended
ceiling supports. Cabling must not be installed laying on ceilings.
c. Cabling must be adequately segregated from other electrical and data cabling. This includes
segregation of the fire detection cabling from the EWIS/SSISEP cabling.
d. Cabling must generally be installed concealed wherever possible. Where concealed cabling cannot
be achieved, cabling must be installed in surface mounted conduit painted to match the adjacent
surfaces. The location of all exposed conduits runs must be approved by UI prior to installation.
e. Support all cables at a maximum of 1200mm spacing with minimum sag.
f. All installations must be neat and tidy in appearance and installed parallel and/or perpendicular to
building elements.
g. All redundant cabling must be removed as part of the project.
h. For further details of cabling refer to the UI Electrical Services Standard.

6.10 Emergency Evacuation Diagrams

6.10.1 Roles and Responsibilities
Emergency evacuation diagrams are installed throughout all levels of all University buildings. The
diagrams provide information regarding the basic emergency evacuation requirements for each level of
the building. Additionally, the diagrams also provide a means of wayfinding for building occupants,
students and visitors, and are therefore required to include room numbers for all spaces on each level.

For new buildings, new emergency evacuation diagrams must be designed and installed by the project
team as part of the scope of works, in accordance with the standard University format, and the
requirements of the latest version of AS3745. All “optional elements” listed under the requirements of the
requirements of evacuation plans in AS3745 must be provided, including fire and smoke curtains.

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Some existing emergency evacuation diagrams were originally designed and installed to suit the
requirements of AS3745-2002. These Australian Standards have subsequently been superseded by
AS3745-2010, which require additional information to be included on each emergency evacuation
diagram. As such, existing diagrams must be updated to suit the most recent Australian Standard and
University evacuation requirements, whenever a project refurbishment occurs within any space. The
upgrade of the diagrams must be included in the consultant/contractor’s scope of work for each project.

Outdated evacuation plans outside of project works are to be updated via Central Operations Services.

6.10.2 Installation
For existing buildings undergoing refurbishment, the consultant/contractor must request from UI, the
AutoCAD files of the existing emergency evacuation diagrams to update with the revised level layouts,
fire equipment locations, and evacuation paths for each level of the refurbishment works. This will require
all affected plans located on each level of the refurbishment project to be upgraded as part of the
project works. To meet the requirements of AS3745-2010, this may include the addition of standardised
symbols identifying the location of all WIPs, MCPs, ECPs, OWS, Aspirating Detection System Panels, FIPs,
Hydrants, Hose reels, Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets on the level, and realigning the floor plan and
assembly area plan to ensure they are correctly orientated to suit the location of the installed diagram.

Locations of emergency evacuation diagrams must be submitted for approval to UI and the building fire
warden team prior to installation, but must generally be located on each level in the vicinity of each fire
stair, lift landing and in public areas adjacent to lecture theatres, seminar rooms, teaching laboratories
and all teaching and learning spaces. This is to ensure occupants and visitors have access to view the
plans. Additionally, an emergency evacuation diagram must be installed adjacent to the FIP/MECP.

All emergency evacuation diagrams must be included on the building asset register and the associated as
built drawings.

6.11 Fire Dampers

All fire dampers installed must be:

a. Provided with access panels to enable inspection, testing and resetting of the damper
b. Detailed on the building asset register.
c. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report will provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

Further technical information and requirements regarding fire dampers may be found in the UI
Mechanical Services Standard.

6.12 Fire/Egress Doors

A number of existing fire doors located within the University are old and may contain an asbestos core.
Any doors thought to contain asbestos must be inspected prior to works commencing by performing a
hazardous materials inspection of the proposed site. This inspection will be performed by the project
consultant/contractor.

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If any doors located in a proposed refurbishment area are confirmed to contain asbestos, the door must
be removed in line with WorkCover asbestos removal requirements and be replaced with a new door to
suit the current requirements. All asbestos removal and disposal must be carried out by a suitably licensed
asbestos contractor in accordance with the relevant State and Federal WHS Acts and Regulations, and in
accordance with the University and UI OHS Management System.

All doors/fire doors located in egress paths within a proposed refurbishment area of an existing building
must be upgraded as part of the project refurbishment works to comply with current NCC and Australian
Standard requirements. This includes:
a. Statutory signage consistent with the University’s Signage Manual must be provided in accordance
with requirements of the NCC. Note that signage must be fixed to fire door sets with devices that will
not penetrate the skin of the door.
b. Glass doors shall be provided with a contrasting panel that lettering is fixed to.
c. New door hardware, including door closers, lever handles, and latches and locks must be compliant
with the requirements of the NCC and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation. Further
technical information and requirements regarding door hardware may be found in the COS Security
Services Standard.
d. A compliant door swing, in the direction of egress, is required in accordance with the requirements of
the NCC.
e. The hinges for fire/egress doors must be screwed to the door frame and not welded.
f. All fire doors and associated frames must be tagged with a test certification label.
g. If magnetic door holders are required for installation, they must be installed at the top of the door in
a position that allows easy access to the release button.
h. Where the opening of a fire/egress door may cause injury to persons on the other side, consideration
must be given for the door to be installed complete with an approved and tested viewing panel.
i. Any alterations to existing fire door sets must be provided with full certification from the fire door
manufacturer and installer, indicating that the alterations are consistent with the tested prototype,
which has been submitted to the standard fire test procedures. Additionally, new certification tags
must be installed on both the door leaf and door frame.
j. All information must be detailed on the building asset register.
k. All information must be included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report
for the project works. The report will provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section
17 of AS1851, including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke

6.13 Fire Hose Reel Systems

Water supplies for existing fire hose reel systems vary throughout the University, due to the differing
ages of the systems and the original standard of performance design and installation of each of the
systems. When designing and installing new fire hose reels or upgrading existing systems, the
consultant/contractor must test and confirm the existing water supply pressure/flow details to determine
compliance with the current NCC and Australian Standard requirements.

Water supplies for fire hose reel systems must be taken from the metered potable cold water supply and
will be piped independently to ensure shutdown of the domestic water supply system does not affect the
operation of the fire hose reel system and vice versa. The fire hose reel system pipe work must consist of
Type B copper tube and fittings.

Where fire hose reels are installed within buildings and in areas that are not susceptible to be misused
for washdown or cleaning purposes, a non-metered water supply to the fire hose reel system from the
fire hydrant system will be permitted, subject to approval from the water supply authority. Galvanised
steel fire hose reel pipework is acceptable in these types of installations.

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Where fire hose reel booster pumps are installed to satisfy the pressure and flow requirements for fire
hose reel system, the pump set must be provided in accordance with the requirements of AS2941. The
fire hose reel pump will supply only the fire hose reel system and must not be installed to supply the
potable cold water supply system and vice versa.

All fire hose reels must be provided with 36m hose length and 19mm diameter hose with brass nozzles
attached. All installed fire hose reels must have the instructions for operation in graphics rather than
written instructions.

For existing building refurbishments, the location and coverage of the existing fire hose reels must be
reviewed and upgraded to meet the current NCC and Australian Standard requirements in order to
provide compliance with any changes to the new floor layout.

Where fire hose reels are located in enclosures or cupboards, signage must be provided in accordance
with requirements of the Australian Standards.

Fire hose reels must only be installed for use in fire situation. The installation of fire hose reels for use in
non-fire situations will not be accepted.

Fire hose reel pipe work must be marked using adhesive pipe markers with water flow direction arrows.

6.14 Fire Hydrant Systems

6.14.1 General
In cases where the existing fire hydrant system of a refurbished building is not installed to the current
regulations and would require substantial upgrading to achieve compliance, the consultant/contractor
must consult with UI, and if appropriate Fire & Rescue NSW, to determine the extent of the proposed
alterations to the system.

Wherever possible, fire hydrant coverage for University buildings less than two storeys, is preferred to
be achieved by hydrants located external to the building. External fire hydrants will be provided with
painted dual hydrant landing valves; the valve assembly and the stem painted signal red. External fire
hydrants generally form part of the University water supply network and are therefore considered as
“feed” fire hydrants that must not be connected to a building fire brigade booster assembly.
Appropriate labelling must be provided on the stem of all external hydrants connected to a building fire
brigade booster assembly for the purpose of indicating the “attack” fire hydrant and the booster
assembly to which the hydrant is connected.

For new multi storey buildings above two storeys, combined sprinkler and hydrant systems are preferred
as per AS2118.6 where ordinary hazard sprinklers are proposed to be installed. The combined system
must not be used where high hazard sprinklers are proposed. All proposed combined sprinkler and
hydrant systems must be submitted to UI with indicative layouts and schematics prior to acceptance.

Fire brigade booster assemblies must be located in a position where a fire appliance has adequate
access. Block plans located at each fire brigade booster assembly must be upgraded to suit changes to
the system due to building refurbishment works. Signage must be provided at each fire brigade booster
connection in order to easily identify the building/area served by the booster.

Where fire hydrants are located in enclosures or cupboards, signage consistent with the University’s
Signage Manual must be provided in accordance with requirements of the Australian Standards.

Hydrant booster pumps must be connected to the building FIP and the FMS to allow monitoring and
alarms to be provided for pump run and pump fault (including electrical mains failure and low fuel level
status). The monitoring of these conditions must also satisfy the requirements to allow the omission of
weekly pump testing, as per AS1851.

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6.14.2 Water Supplies
Fire hydrant water supplies must comply with the following details:
a. Water supplies for existing fire hydrant systems vary throughout the University, due to the differing
ages of the systems and the original standard of performance design and installation of each of the
systems. When designing and installing new fire hydrants or upgrading existing systems, the
consultant/contractor must test and confirm the existing water supply pressure/flow details to
determine compliance with the current NCC and Australian Standard requirements.
b. The building hydrant demand must be available in addition to the building sprinkler demand to ensure
that both systems can operate simultaneously from the water supply provided to the building.
c. All fire services test water must recycle back into the fire system storage tanks or alternatively to
water retention tanks, to enable reuse of the test water.
d. Fire water supply tanks must be either of concrete construction or 316 grade or 304 for internal
stainless-steel panel type, complete with access ladders and lockable manhole covers to allow internal
tank inspection and cleaning. Tanks must be complete with internal dividing walls and associated
supply and drain connections to allow a minimum of 50% of the required storage capacity to be
available during tank cleaning and maintenance operations. Visual tank water level indicators and
high and low level alarms connected back to the FIP must be installed. Panel tanks must be installed on
raised support beams allowing sufficient access to visually inspect the underside of the base of the
tank. A minimum clear distance of 500mm around the walls, base and roof of the panel tank must be
provided to allowance maintenance and inspection. Tanks with internal bladders will not be accepted.
e. Means for performing system flow testing at the booster pump (or the booster connection where no
pumps are installed) must be provided. This will include a pressure gauge schedule, which indicates the
flow required at the test location in order to satisfy the requirements at the most remote hydrant(s).
This includes adequate drainage and any other documentation and equipment required to
satisfactorily maintain the fire hydrant system and pump in accordance with AS1851.
f. Pumps shall be installed to the latest version of AS2941.

6.14.3 Pipework and Equipment

Fire hydrant pipework and equipment must comply with the following details:
a. Fire hydrant system pipework must be DICL where installed underground.
b. For further information regarding the installation of underground pipework, refer to the UI Hydraulic
Services Standard, COS Excavation Standard and the UI Permit to Dig Form.
c. Above-ground fire hydrant pipework must be galvanized medium weight steel pipe, using roll
grooved fittings.
d. All internal exposed fire hydrant pipe work must be painted and marked using adhesive pipe
markers with water flow direction arrows.
e. All fire hydrant pumps and pump controllers must be equal to those manufactured and supplied by
Prime Pumps or KSB Ajax Pumps, or approved equivalent.
f. Hydrant systems must be provided with a brigade booster connection designed and installed to suit
AS2419.1 including a double check valve and check bypass water meter prior to the booster valve
g. Backflow prevention must be installed as per the requirements listed in the UI Hydraulic Services
Standard.
h. All fire hydrants valves and boosters must be provided with forged aluminium Storz hose couplings
complete with chain linked cap, to suit Fire & Rescue NSW requirements.

6.15 Fire Matrix

Consultants/designers must include in their project documentation a detailed cause and effect fire matrix.
The fire matrix must include details of all equipment required to be monitored by the FIP and the Fire Fan
Control Panel, and their sequence of operation and shut down when the building is in fire mode.

The fire matrix shall be linked with the FFCP cause and effect matrix provided by the Mechanical
contractor, for mechanical plant requiring shutdown in accordance with AS1670 and AS1668.

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6.16 Fire Seals Protecting Openings in Fire Resisting
Components
All fire seals protecting openings in fire resisting components of each building must be:
a. Designed and installed to the requirements of Specification C3.15 of the NCC.
b. Provided with identification labelling in accordance with the requirements of AS4072.1 Appendix B
and AS1851.
c. Detailed on the building asset register in accordance with the COS-ASSET-F001 Form.
d. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

6.17 Fire Shutters

All fire shutters installed must be:
a. Designed and installed to the requirements of Specification C3.4 of the NCC to achieve the required
FRL.
b. Provided with identification labelling in accordance with the requirements of AS1902.2.
c. Held open with a magnet connected to the building fire detection/fire sprinkler system, which allows
the fire shutter to automatically close in fire mode. Adequate access to the magnet must be provided.
d. Provided with fully accessible equipment to provide easy resetting of the fire shutter to its normal
position after operation has occurred.
e. Provided with an audible warning device, flashing warning light and signage to enable operation in
full accordance with the requirements for sliding fire doors as per the requirements of the NCC.
f. Detailed on the building asset register.
g. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

6.18 Fire and Smoke Curtains

Fire and smoke curtains are not preferred by the University as they are often accompanied by
management procedures to ensure their correct operation. Fire and smoke curtains must not be proposed
or installed without prior approval by UI.

Where fire or smoke curtains are proposed, they must incorporate an auto reset function to ensure the
curtain retracts upon clearing of the fire trip. Where this is not possible and the curtain must be manually
reset, a remote reset button must be installed in an accessible location outside of hazardous locations such
as plant rooms where the fire/ smoke curtain panel may be installed.

The following signals must be obtained from each fire curtain for inclusion on the FIP:
a. Curtain open
b. Curtain closed

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c. Fault
d. Battery low, charger fault
e. Mains power failure
f. Obstruction sensor
g. Alarm activation

All fire and smoke curtains proposed must be submitted as a full package and approved by UI prior to
inclusion in the Fire Engineered Report. These must also be documented on the fire evacuation diagrams in
accordance with AS3745.

6.19 Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems

Generally, the University does not recommend the installation of gaseous fire suppression systems, except
in cases where every other avenue of fire protection has been scrutinized and/or rejected for a valid
reason. Carbon dioxide systems must not be considered without consultation with UI. Prior to any proposal
for a gaseous fire suppression system to be installed, an extensive risk assessment, cost benefit analysis
and life cycle costing report must be provided by the consultant/contractor for UI approval.

6.20 Lightweight Fire Rated Construction

All lightweight fire rated construction will be:
a. Designed and installed to the requirements of Specification C1.8 of the NCC to achieve the required
FRL.
b. Provided with identification labelling in accordance with the requirements of AS4072.1 Appendix B
and AS1851-2005.
c. Detailed on the building asset register.
d. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

6.21 Mechanical Air Handling System Shutdown

For all University buildings less than 25m in effective height, all mechanical air handling systems, with the
exception of non-ducted individual room A/C units, fume cupboards and approved special purpose
systems, must be provided with a fire trip signal to shut down the air handling system on activation of the
building fire detection and/or fire sprinkler system. Once the fire detection and/or fire sprinkler alarm
has been reset, the mechanical air handling system must also be automatically reset to the correct
operating status.

Approved special purpose systems may be required to run during fire trip including systems serving
operating theatres, clean rooms and rooms housing high value equipment, which may be damaged when
the ventilation system is shutdown.

Fire trip cabling and equipment which allows shutdown of mechanical air handling systems must be
grouped onto one common isolation control switch located at the FIP. This isolation facility must be totally
separated from the individual isolation control switches required for fire trips connected to magnetic door
holders and fire trips to security door interfaces. Fire trips to mechanical air handling systems must be
normally energised.

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The consultant/contractor must provide a fire systems interface matrix that lists all existing and new
mechanical air handling system shutdown installed in the area of the project, which must be developed in
collaboration with the mechanical consultant/ contractor.

Details of all fire trip signals and connections provided to shutdown of mechanical air handling systems
will be included on the building asset register and associated drawings.

Further technical information and requirements regarding shutdown of mechanical air handling systems
may be found in the UI Mechanical Services Standard.

6.22 Portable Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blankets

Fire extinguishers must be installed in all University buildings. Fire extinguisher types and locations must
be selected to comply with the coverage and spacing requirements of AS2444, AS1940 and AS2243.8.
These Australian Standard requirements exceed those of the NCC.

Generally, dry chemical AB(E) fire extinguishers will be installed due to the suitability with a variety of
different class fires. Where a clean fire extinguishing agent is required to protect against electrical fire
hazards (Class E), such as lift motor rooms, main electrical switch rooms, main computer server rooms and
communications rooms, carbon dioxide extinguishers must be installed.

Water extinguishers must be installed in all buildings that are not protected with a fire hose reel system.
Water extinguishers are not required to be installed in buildings containing a fire hose reel system.

Where possible, fire extinguishers must be located within fire hose reel cupboards. All extinguishers must
be mounted no greater than 900mm above the floor. Where extinguishers are located in enclosures or
cupboards, signage must in accordance with requirements of the Australian Standards.

Where refurbishment projects alter or add a risk, the existing fire extinguishers must be replaced or
supplemented to cover the new circumstances created. This requirement is to extend to passageways and
corridors and to the extinguisher serving the refurbished area.

Prior to project works commencing, the consultant/contractor must perform a dilapidation report of the
project site, listing the numbers and types of existing fire extinguishers. These extinguishers must remain in
the project site under the control of the contractor throughout the duration of the project works and
depending upon suitable condition, appearance and a requirement to install each individual extinguisher,
will be either reinstalled, returned to the University or destroyed at completion of the project
refurbishment. Existing fire extinguishers that are more than 20 years old must be replaced with new and
not reinstalled as part of the project works.

Fire blankets must be installed for use on small fires involving chemicals, cooking oils and fats. These will
be located in all wet labs and kitchen areas.

In addition to the above listed requirements, the following portable fire equipment must be installed
inside all wet labs, adjacent to the main entry/egress door to the space:
a. 1 off 3.5kg CO2 extinguisher, minimum 5B(E) rating.
b. 1 off 1200x1200 fire blanket.
c. For larger and higher risk labs, additional extinguishers may be required to be installed within the
space. The recommended extinguishers in these circumstances are a 4.5kg AB(E) type dry powder
extinguishers installed adjacent to the above listed fire equipment.

6.23 Pressurising Systems

The consultant/contractor must provide a fire systems interface matrix that lists all existing and new
required pressuring systems installed in the area of the project.

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Details of all required fire safety measures relating to pressuring systems will be included on the building
asset register and the associated drawings.

6.24 Required Power Operated Exit Doors

Required power operated exit doors include automatic sliding doors and powered operated door
openers/closers which are required to activate when a fire/smoke condition is sensed via the building fire
sprinkler or fire detection system. The consultant/contractor must ensure all power operated exit doors
installed in required paths of egress automatically open in the event of fire alarm activation.

Special consideration should be given to car park gates and boom gates to allow for free access in the
event of a power outage. This may be in the form of a battery backup, free access on power failure, or
a fail safe open position. Approval must be sought from University of Sydney Security on the required
direction.

These devices will be normally energised to enable the devices to return to the fail-safe position when
power to the device is lost. To ensure that power operated exit doors are able to be classified as fail-
safe devices, fire trip cabling must run from the FIP/sprinkler system pressure switch and connect directly
to the door interface and not via any electronic security system controllers, unless the electronic security
system controller, cabling and associated equipment are designated as a fail-safe device.

Fire trip cabling and equipment allowing required power operated exit doors and security door
interfaces to function will be grouped onto one common isolation control switch located at the FIP. This
isolation facility must be totally separated from the individual isolation control switches required for fire
trips connected to magnetic door holders and also to shutdown mechanical air handling systems.

The consultant/contractor must provide a fire systems interface matrix that lists all existing and new
power operated exit doors installed in the area of the project.

All power operated exit doors provided with a fire trip must also be provided with a push button “door
release” fixed to the wall adjacent to the door. This requirement is to ensure egress through the door is
available in the event of all types of emergencies.

The details of all fire trips to power operated exit doors must be included on the building asset register
and the associated drawings.

6.25 Smoke & Heat Vents

The consultant/contractor must provide a fire systems interface matrix that lists all existing and new
required smoke and heat vents installed in the area of the project.

Details of all required fire safety measures relating to smoke and heat vents must be included on the
building asset register and the associated drawings.

6.26 Smoke & Heat Alarm Systems

Where a University building is not protected or not proposed to be protected with an Automatic Fire
Detection and Alarm System or a Fire Sprinkler System, smoke and heat alarms must be installed (except
buildings designated as NCC Class 10 structures). Smoke alarms must be installed to suit the spacing
requirements of AS1670.1, the Environmental Planning & Assessment Regulation 2000, the NCC and
AS3786.

Where smoke and heat alarms are installed, they must be interconnected throughout the building, have
LED indicators, have a single test/silencing/hush facility and be 240V mains powered connected to their
own dedicated power circuit.

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Where smoke alarms are installed in residential and shared accommodation buildings, the smoke alarm
must be a photoelectric type and where required, will be provided with an approved relay output
facility to activate lighting to assist evacuation in accordance with the requirements of the NCC Volume 2
Clause 3.7.2.5.

The University Deemed-to-Comply brand of smoke and heat alarms is Brooks or approved equivalent.

6.27 Smoke Dampers

All smoke dampers installed will be:
a. Provided with access panels to enable inspection, testing and resetting of the damper.
b. Detailed on the building asset register.
c. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851-2005,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the
building affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and
new fire walls, floors and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive
fire and smoke containment measures.
ii. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.
iii. Certification of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

6.28 Smoke Doors

Smoke doors must be constructed so that smoke will not pass from one side of the doorway to another, in
accordance with the requirements of NCC Specification C3.4. This includes doorways located in smoke
walls and also doors suitably sealed against smoke spreading from enclosures located in exits and paths
of travel which contain electrical and communication distribution boards/equipment.

All smoke doors must:

a. Be provided with statutory signage in accordance with the NCC. All signage must be consistent with
the University’s Signage Manual.
b. Swing in the direction of egress, or in both directions.
c. Fitted with smoke seals capable of resisting smoke to the required temperature/time requirements of
AS6905.
d. If magnetic door holders are required to be installed, they will be installed at the top of the door in a
position that allows easy access to the release button.
e. Where the opening of a smoke door may cause injury to persons on the other side, consideration must
be given for the door to be installed complete with an approved and tested viewing panel.
f. Any alterations to existing smoke door sets must be provided with full certification from the door
manufacturer indicating that the alterations are consistent with the tested prototype that has been
submitted to the standard fire test procedures. Additionally, new certification tags must be installed on
both the door leaf and door frame.
g. Detailed on the building asset register.
h. Included in a consolidated Passive Fire and Smoke Containment System report for the project works.
The report must provide comprehensive details of all items listed under Section 17 of AS1851,
including:
i. Consolidated as-built fire compartmentation drawings for each area and level of the building
affected by the project works, documenting the exact location of all existing and new fire walls, floors
and ceilings, together with the location of all existing and new passive fire and smoke containment
measures.
j. Corresponding photos of each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure certification of
each individual passive fire and smoke containment measure.

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6.29 Wall Wetting Sprinkler & Drencher Systems
Wall wetting sprinkler and drencher systems must be installed in accordance with the NCC to provide
protection over windows, openings or walls of non-fire resistant construction. External wall wetting
sprinklers will be provided to protect against fire exposure to/from adjacent buildings and internal wall
wetting sprinklers must be provided to protect required paths of egress. Where wall wetting sprinklers
are installed to protect windows, the windows must be permanently fixed in the closed position.

Water supplies for existing wall wetting sprinkler and drencher systems vary throughout the University,
due to the differing ages of the systems and the original standard of performance for each of the
systems. Examples of system water supplies include connections to building fire sprinkler systems,
individual systems complete with dedicated sprinkler valve sets and pumps, systems connected to fire
hydrant/fire hose reel system pipework and systems connected to domestic water supplies.

When designing and installing new wall wetting sprinklers, or upgrading existing systems, the
consultant/contractor must test and confirm the existing water supply pressure/flow details to determine
compliance with the current NCC and Australian Standard requirements.

Dedicated sprinkler valve sets must be installed for wall wetting sprinkler and drencher systems with more
than 12 sprinkler heads. These systems must be connected to operate automatic fire brigade call
facilities, building evacuation systems and other interfaced systems in accordance with a standard fire
sprinkler system. These systems must also be connected to the FMS to provide control and monitoring
similar to a standard fire sprinkler system.

6.30 Warning & Operational Signs

Warning and operational signs include:
a. Fire safety notices indicating “Offence Relating to Fire Exits” as per the Environmental Planning &
Assessment Regulation.
b. Fire/smoke/egress door signage as per the requirements of the NCC
c. Signage warning against the use of lifts in fire as per requirements of the NCC

Fire stairs and exits that require the installation of fire safety notices indicating “Offence Relating to Fire
Exits” must have the notice displayed in a conspicuous position adjacent to the doorway providing access
to the exit, but not within the exit.

Signage warning against the use of lifts in fire must be displayed adjacent to every lift call button
throughout the building.

6.31 Equipment Labelling and Identification

6.31.1 Below Ground Services
All underground services to have marking tape of correct distances above pipework complying with
relevant Australian Standards for that service. Where the service is non-metallic, provide a tape
incorporating metallic locating wire. Brass plates shall be installed at finished RL identifying all inground
services located at 30m intervals and at changes in direction of services.

6.31.2 Above Ground Services

All pipework and cabling must be labelled with adhesive markers indicating pipe contents or system type
and directional arrows indicating flow. Markers must be installed at a minimum of every five metres.

Labelling must not be restricted only to close proximity of access panel openings.

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6.31.3 Asset Labelling and Bar Coding
Equipment must be provided with asset labels and bar codes as per COS Asset Identification and
Labelling Standard.

6.32 Pipework and Cabling Installations

6.32.1 Below Ground Services
All pipework and cabling installed below ground must be fully surveyed and documented in accordance
with the details required for Quality Level A, as per AS5488-2019 – Classification of Subsurface Utility
Information (SUI).

The Permit to Dig Form (UI-ENG-F003) must be submitted and approved by UI prior to installing or
repairing any pipework or cabling located below ground.

For further details and requirements of all pipe and cabling installations below ground, please refer to
the COS Excavation Standard, UI Hydraulic Services Standard and UI Electrical Services Standard.

6.32.2 Above Ground Services

All pipework and cabling installations, including the materials, supports, jointing, etc, must satisfy the
relevant Australian Standards, UI Hydraulic Services Standard and UI Electrical Services Standard.

6.32.3 Core Holes and Sleeves

Details of all proposed core holes in floors, walls, beams and columns must be checked and approved by
a structural engineer and slab scan results prior to coring the hole.

All pipework and cabling passing through a core hole or masonry/concrete wall or floor must be
provided with a 0.6 mm thickness sheet copper sleeve having a grooved and seamed joint. Sleeves must
be cylindrical having a diameter to provide a 25mm gap all around the services passing through the
sleeve. Alternatively, copper tubing may be used as the sleeve if a 25mm gap around the service can be
achieved. Each service passing through the sleeve must be positioned centrally in the sleeve to ensure the
annular space between the service and the sleeve is equal and round.

Fire rating of all pipe and cabling penetrations must be installed to comply with all statutory
requirements and the requirements of this standard.

6.32.4 Corrosion Protection and Finishes

All surfaces exposed or susceptible to corrosion will be suitably painted, including external surfaces of all
machinery, apparatus, equipment, fittings, tanks, vessels and services including supports, hangers and
brackets.

Ferrous metal exposed to the atmosphere or in humid conditions is to be hot dip galvanised having a
minimum coating thickness 0.1mm. Hot dip galvanising must be carried out after all welding, cutting,
drilling and swarf removal has been completed. The university will not accept cold galvanising process.

Surfaces that must not be painted include:

a. All fibreglass and plastic surfaces.
b. Chrome plated and stainless steel surfaces.
c. Bearing surfaces, slides, adjusting screws and any surface that is required to be unpainted for the
correct operation or adjustment of the equipment.
d. Flexible duct connections to plant, rubber or canvas hoses, flexible rubber mountings and any other
non-metallic flexible connections.

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e. Piping where installed in ceilings, trenches, underfloor, and similar concealed spaces must not be
painted throughout their entire length but must be labelled with identification bands. However, steel
piping installed in damp conditions in any of the above must be hot dip galvanised.
f. Bare copper tanks.
g. Motor and equipment nameplates.

6.33 Materials and Equipment Selection

Only new materials, equipment and components will be installed, and these must be of good quality, fit
for purpose and selected to minimise life-cycle costs and maximise efficiency. All products must be
supported locally and internationally by factory trained service networks. All spare parts must be
available ex-stock factory for a period of 10 years from purchase date. Equipment and materials that
are obsolete, discontinued, about to be discontinued or superseded, must not be installed. Selected
equipment must have the ability to be backwards compatible.

Uniformity of the type of materials must be consistent throughout all individual installations and must
match, or be fully compatible, with the existing equipment.

All fire protection equipment must be designed and manufactured to the relevant Australian Standard
and be listed in the ActivFire Register of Fire Protection Equipment, or approved equivalent.

Details of all major items of fire equipment proposed to be installed during new or refurbishment projects
must be submitted to UI for approval prior to installation. This will include, but is not limited to, pipe
material selection, FIPs, MECPs, fire pumps, fire water storage tanks, etc.

Identification of a proprietary item of equipment will not necessarily imply exclusive preference for the
item identified but indicates a deemed-to-comply item.

6.34 Service Access Requirements

The following servicing and access requirements must be provided:
a. Position all equipment and arrange access provisions at equipment, to optimise future maintenance
and repairs.
b. Service access doors and panels must be hinged and lockable with a University plantroom bi-lock key.
Lift off panels with screw fixings are not acceptable
c. The University will not accept major plant within ceiling spaces and plant in tight spaces. Plant that is
located in a ceiling space must have free and easy access. This includes ability to service system
without reaching around or over columns, beams, cable trays, pipe work, lights and duct work.
d. All motors are to be provided with isolators within 3 meters distance from motor. Isolators must be
traffolyte labelled with details of the source of electrical supply (DB/CB).
e. A plus 20% additional dimension access allowance is to be provided for above the manufacturers
access requirements.
f. Major plant located above 3m height will have permanent stair/ladder access provisions with
permanent workable platform.
g. Trip hazards to be identified and painted in yellow.
h. Electrical hazards must be identified and labelled appropriately.
i. Confined spaces to be noted and appropriate signage applied.
j. Fixed switchable lights are to be provided in all areas where essential fire safety measures are
installed.
k. Access to plant and equipment must comply with all WHS regulations.

6.35 Interruption to Essential Fire Safety Measures

Where any new, refurbishment or maintenance works require interruption or isolation of essential fire
safety measures to prevent false alarms from occurring or to allow work to be performed on the system,
contractors must gain approval from UI and COS prior to the works occurring.

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An application for "Fire System Interruption" must be submitted to COS for approval at least 72 hours
prior to any proposed interruption.

When refurbishment works occur within occupied buildings, fire safety measures in occupied areas must
not be interrupted or isolated for periods longer than eight (8) hours. Wherever possible, the existing fire
safety measures installed in project areas will be disabled throughout the construction period. Where the
project works require isolation of fire safety measures serving occupied areas of the building outside of
the refurbishment area, the installation contractor is required to isolate and de-isolate the system on a
daily basis to minimise system downtime and ensure that the building has adequate fire safety measures
available.

To prevent fire detector contamination caused by construction and maintenance activities, detector dust
caps must be temporarily installed on all detectors in the vicinity of all dusty works. Where dust caps are
temporarily installed, the contractor must adopt a system to check and notify the University for both the
installation and removal of the dust caps.

Prior to refurbishment works commencing within buildings proposed to remain occupied during the course
of the refurbishment works, the contractor must consult with UI the proposed strategy and methodology
relating to interruption of Essential Fire Safety Measures within the building for the duration of the project
works. The contractor must also provide appropriate safe work method statements (SWMS) for review
and approval by UI.

All costs associated with the interruption and isolation of Essential Fire Safety Measures required for new
and refurbishment projects will be included by the contractor in the overall tendered amount for the
project works.

Where construction works cause false alarms, all applicable false alarms fees and maintenance
contractors’ attendance to the false alarms, must be paid for by the project.

7 Commissioning
Comprehensive pre-commissioning, commissioning and quality monitoring must be specified by the
consultant/designer or contractor.

Detailed testing and commissioning records must be provided for each system and each component as
appropriate. All such records must be witnessed and verified by the project consultant/head contractor
prior to witness commissioning by UI engineers.

Project handover plan must be developed by the consultant/designer to allow the system to be handed
over to The University. A 12-month building tuning process will commence at Project handover with
systems monitored monthly, reported and assessed quarterly, and include assessment of feedback from
the occupants.

A project specific commissioning plan must be developed and provided to the University for review and
approval. UI have developed a Fire Services Commissioning Checklist (UI-ENG-F026) which should be
used as a minimum guide when preparing the project specific commissioning plan.

8 Safety in Design
The contractor must consider risk during the design. A design safety report must be submitted to the
relevant UI Project Manager for every design project. Contractors must confirm, so far as it is reasonably
practicable, that the structure is without risks to health and safety.

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Design risks must be considered for the asset lifecycle covering construction, operational and
maintenance, refurbishments and decommissioning.

The design safety report must include the following:

a. Description of design element.
b. Description of potential risks and hazards associated with the design element.
c. A low/medium/high risk assessment considering likelihood and consequence.
d. Proposed measures to eliminate risks where practicable.
e. Control measures to mitigate and manage design risks.
f. Nominating responsibilities for managing the design risks.

This may be provided as a design risk register where appropriate and must include results of any
calculations, testing and analysis etc.

9 Documentation and Records

9.1 Design Documentation
Prior to commencing construction of new or refurbishment projects, the consultant/contractor must fully
investigate and document the requirements for each Essential Fire Safety system required to be installed,
altered or modified as part of the project works.

This must include:

a. Review of the current Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) for the building to determine the proposed
Fire Upgrade Strategy.
b. Provision of a BCA/ NCC Compliance Report.
c. Provision of Fire Engineered Performance Solution Report (where applicable).
d. Return Brief defining the systems proposed and any deviations from this standard.
e. Calculations to be provided on the sizing of the pipe work. Future allowances are to be included in
these calculations\sizing.
f. Calculations & selections on the proposed equipment.
g. Budget calculations.
h. Provision of Design Certification of each essential fire safety measure.
i. Requests for all variations to this Standard submitted using the Request for Dispensation Form (UI-
ENG-F001).
j. Complete the Design & Construct checklist using the Design & Construct Essential Fire Safety Measures
Checklist Form (UI-ENG-F009).

This documentation must be provided by the consultant/contractor in both electronic and hard copy
formats and approved by the University.

9.2 Completion Documents

At the completion of all projects, the following documentation must be provided by the contractor for
each essential fire safety measures installed or altered as part of the project works:
a. O&M manual(s).
b. As-built drawings (including schematics and block plans in both PDF and CAD format).
c. Final Fire Safety Certification (indicating BCA/ NCC clauses & Australian Standards
year/amendment).
d. Asset schedules and labelling (as per the Asset Identification and Labelling Standard).
e. Commissioning test results.
f. Product manufacturer specific information.
g. Copies of FIP, MECP, FMS, MNS, computerised emergency and exit lighting system programs and
graphics computer software modifications in both native and excel format.

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h. Licensed versions of FIP, MECP, FMS, MNS, computerised emergency and exit lighting system graphics
computer software required to program panels and monitoring systems.
i. Details of all usernames and passwords required to access all equipment and software.
j. Warranty schedules for all major items of equipment, including but not limited to tanks, pumps, FIP’s,
MECP’s, etc.
k. Maintenance requirements for all items of equipment.
l. Building User Guide.
m. Where NCC performance solutions are provided, copies of final Fire Engineering Report (FER) and a
specific FER Emergency management plan are to be provided.
n. Supply authority completion forms and inspection record.
o. Installers Statutory certificates.
p. Fully surveyed and documented underground services drawings depicting all as built water, drainage
and gas pipework and services, to suit Quality Level A information, in accordance with AS5488
Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI) in both PDF and CAD format.
q. Certification of compliance to Australian Standards, The University Standards and the National
Construction Code.

This documentation must be provided by the contractor in both electronic and hard copy formats and
approved by the University prior to Practical Completion being granted.

Similar completion documentation must be provided by the Fire Safety Engineer, in the form of a Fire
Safety Strategy Handover Report, confirming full details of certification, commissioning and specific
ongoing maintenance and operational management issues required for all approved Performance
Solutions.

10 Assets and Warranties

Assets are to be tagged in accordance with the COS Asset Identification and Labelling Standard for the
purpose of maintenance and operation of University Assets. For refurbishment projects the project
manage is to provide the existing asset list to the contractor to ensure modified and redundant equipment
are captured in the contractors submitted asset list.

Each asset required to be collected can be found in the Form COS-ASSET-F001, each asset required to
be coded will be identified by a unique equipment code.

The equipment code will be one the three following types:

a. Virtual asset (This is a concatenation Building Code - Floor - Room number)
b. Item count asset (This is a concatenation Building Code - Floor - Room number)
c. Unique bar code asset (Unique bar code in the million series number affixed to the asset)

Asset lists are to be submitted prior to practical completion of the project for review and approval by
COS.

Equipment Warranties are to be provided for a minimum of 12 months from the date of practical
completion. Warranties are to be provided as certificates as part of the O&M from the supplier of the
equipment. It is the responsibility of the installation contractor to ensure all maintenance/ servicing
required to the equipment is provided to ensure warranties are valid at the end of the project DLP
period.

11 Defects and Liability Period

Consultants/designers must include in the project specification detailed requirements for the defects and
liability period following completion of the fire services installation.

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The contractor must include and allow for recommissioning of all major plant and equipment in the last
month of the 12-month defects and liability period and confirm they achieve the original design
requirements. In addition, all commissioning must be witnessed by UI Engineering staff with commissioning
reports/results formally submitted to UI Engineering. Where specific items are required to be re-
witnessed after PC, the 12-month DLP period will commence from this re-witnessing date.

11.1 Maintenance and Testing

For Essential Fire Safety Measures installed as part of a refurbishment project of an existing building,
regular statutory maintenance and testing must be carried out by the University essential services
maintenance contractor during the Defects Liability Period (DLP). The installation contractor must provide
a comprehensive handover and the required completion documentation at Practical Completion.

All defects arising from regular statutory maintenance and testing performed during the DLP will be
documented and passed onto the installation contractor for rectification. The installation contractor must
be responsible for all defect rectification works identified during the DLP.

For new buildings, the installation contractor must provide statutory maintenance and testing of all
Essential Fire Safety Measures listed on the Final Fire Safety Certificate for the building, throughout the
DLP. Prior to the completion of the DLP, the installation contractor will perform all annual maintenance
procedures in the presence of the University essential services maintenance contractor and provide
documentation confirming the provision of all statutory maintenance has been performed during the DLP.
In these instances, the installation contractor must also provide certification in the form of an Annual Fire
Safety Statement prior to completion of the DLP.

Any details which will affect the future maintenance and performance of the new or upgraded equipment
must be supplied by the installation contractor at Practical Completion.

Prior to completion of the DLP, a final inspection of the installed systems will be carried out by the:
installation contractor, appropriate UI and COS staff, and University essential services maintenance
contractor, in order to reconcile the performance of the equipment during DLP to produce a final list of
project defects. All project defects identified must be rectified by the installation contractor prior to
finalisation of the DLP.

12 Operations & Maintenance Manuals

Consultants/designers must include in the project specification detailed requirements for operation and
maintenance manuals, including system description, operation procedures, testing and commissioning
records, maintenance instructions, product support information and recovery protocols for any computer
related systems. Contractors must provide these to the satisfaction of the consultant/designer. Providing a
collection of manufacturers’ brochures and catalogues is not acceptable to the University.

Discuss with UI to understand what format to submit the O&M Manuals. Typical submissions come via soft
copy (editable) and used via a system like Aconex.

Contractors must submit the university designed Asset Management Master Asset Data Capture
Spreadsheet (COS-ASSET-F001) designed for recording operational and maintenance activities including
materials used, test results, comments for future maintenance actions and notes covering asset condition.
Completed logbook pages recording the operational and maintenance activities undertaken for Practical
Completion and during the Defects Liability Period must also be provided.

Facilities Maintenance must establish, document and implement procedures for operation and
maintenance of fire services, plant and equipment to ensure fire services are fit-for-purpose, provide
secure, efficient, safe and reliable electrical power, and comply with requirements of this standard.

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13 Authorisation of Variations
Project managers, consultants, contractors, commissioning agents and facilities maintenance personnel must
ensure compliance with these requirements is achieved.

Variations to this standard must only be considered where:

a. The University Standard’s requirement cannot physically or technically be achieved.
b. The Performance solution delivers demonstrated and proven superior performance for the same
capital and life cycle cost or better.

Consultants and contractors must identify and justify requirements of the standard that do not apply to
the project or which need to be varied and these which must be approved by the issuer of this
standard. Formal requests for all variations to this Standard must be submitted using the UI Request for
Dispensation Form (UI-ENG-F001). The issuer of this standard or their delegated authority must review
and consider requirements of stakeholders from clients, projects and facilities management before
deciding whether to approve variations. Their formal sign-off is required for acceptance of any non-
compliances and departures from this standard’s requirements.

14 Quality Control
14.1 Design Standard Compliance
Compliance with requirements of this standard must be checked throughout the design, construction and
commissioning phases of projects by UI’ services consultant. Any issues or deviations from this standard
must be reviewed and approved in writing by the issuer of this standard.

Competent UI consultants and representatives must check compliance with this standard during design
reviews and formal site inspections. Any non-conformances with requirements of this standard must be
documented and provided to the UI Project Manager for issue to contractors and their consultants.

Project Managers must maintain a formal register of non-conformances and manage close out of
outstanding non-conformances. Contractors and their consultants issued with non-conformances must take
appropriate corrective actions. The UI Project Manager must ensure:
a. Proposed corrective actions are implemented.
b. Close out of non-conformances in relation to this standard is formally approved and signed off by the
author of the standard or their delegate.

14.2 Design Standard Certification

Contractors and Consultants must certify compliance to the design standard by submitting a company
Design Certification Form to the UI Project Manager at each of the following project phases:

a. Design and Documentation.

b. Tender.
c. Construction.

Notwithstanding UI’s internal quality control processes, contractors and their consultants must implement
their own robust quality assurance and control procedures to ensure compliance with requirements of this
standard.

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14.3 Construction Compliance
Consultants and contractors are expected to include check sheets for each system component detailing
each item that needs to be checked, tested and verified during the installation process. Such check sheets
must be completed and verified by the project consultant/contractors, including the identification of any
defects and the closing out of such defects.

14.4 Acceptance
The University will only accept projects as complete when all of the above have been carried out,
submitted and verified.

The above standards are not an exhaustive list of the relevant requirements. The consultant/contractor
must incorporate all relevant standards and Authorities requirements into project specific design,
documentation and installation.

Consideration must be given by the consultant/contractor to the original standard of performance

relevant to the construction date of the individual Essential Fire Safety Measures.

15 Document Amendment History

Revision Amendment Commencing
001 First Issue 16 August 2013
002 Second Issue – Amendments 18 September
2015
• Clause 2 Scope (amended)
• Clause 5.2 D&C Contracts (new clause inserted)
• Clause 5.3.5 Fire System Connections to Communication
Network (new clause inserted)
• Clauses 5.7.3 (d), (e) & (m) Detectors (new clauses
inserted)
• Clause 5.7.6 (e) Cabling (new clause inserted)
• Clause 5.8.1 Modified to indicate building and
occupancy types requiring fire sprinkler system
installations
• Clauses 5.10 & 5.13 Emergency & Exit Light System –
details removed from this standard as these systems are
now included in CIS Lighting Standard.
• Clauses 5.11.2 (h) & (i) MECP (new clauses inserted)
• Clause 5.33 Equipment Labelling & Identification (new
clause inserted)
• Clause 6 Commissioning (amended)
• Clause 7 Safety in Design (new clause inserted)
• Other minor amendments to wording throughout
document
3.0 Third Issue – Amendments 26 August 2020

• Clause 5.4 – Updates ASE requirements

• Updated FIP to be either Notifier or Firesense AFP 3030
type
• Clause 5.18.2 Revised Fire tank materials
• Updated naming convention to UI and COS

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 • Clause 6.3.6 Fire Matrix – Added line linking Fire matrix
with the FFCP as per AS1670 and AS1668 requirements
• Clause 6.4 Fire Management System – added additional
information detailing connection with the communications
network.
• Clause 6.7.4 Aspirated Detection Systems - Added
requirement for VESDA mimic panel on FIP
• Clause 6.8.2 Added test drains and sumps requirements
for fire hydrant services testing
• Clause 6.8.6 Cabling – Added additional requirements
on cabling support and installation – in line with the
electrical standard
• Clause 6.9.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems – added
requirement for dual barrelled locks with 003 key access
• Clause 6.9.4 Pipework and Equipment – added
additional underground and external pipework
requirements and backflow prevention requirements.
• Removal of redundant sections 6.10 Emergency Lifts,
6.11 Emergency Lighting, 6.12 Exit Signs which are
included in the UI Electrical Services Standard.
• Updates to Clause 6.14 Emergency Evacuation Diagrams
for clarity on how they Are updated and responsibilities.
• Clause 7 Updated testing and commissioning
requirements.

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