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BS DD251(2000) : 2000

Superseded
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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND DOMESTIC OCCUPANCIES - CODE OF PRACTICE
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2005

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2000

Committees responsible
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Consultation
5 Design
6 Installation, commissioning and documentation
7 Maintenance
Annexes
A (informative) Building regulations
B (normative) Hydraulic calculation
C (normative) Pipework support
Bibliography
Figures
1 - Schematic of a typical system
2 - Typical sprinkler connection, installation control
    and monitoring details
Tables
1 - Pipes and pipe fittings
B.1 - Pressure loss in 1m of copper pipe for a water flow
      rate of 60 l/min
B.2 - Pressure loss in 1m of CPVC pipe for a water flow of
      60 l/min
B.3 - Pressure loss in 1m of steel pipe for a water flow
      rate of 60 l/min
B.4 - Values of C for steel, copper and CPVC
B.5 - The equivalent length of copper pipe for the pressure
      loss due to the bend for a water flow rate of 60 l/min
B.6 - Copper: equivalent lengths of pipe in fittings (in
      metres of pipe)
B.7 - Steel: equivalent lengths of pipe for fittings (in
      metres of pipe)
B.8 - CPVC:equivalent lengths of pipe for fittings (in
      metres of pipe)
C.1 - Maximum spacing of fixings for copper and stainless
      steel pipework
C.2 - Maximum spacing of fixings for steel pipework
C.3 - Maximum spacing of fixings for CPVC pipework

Provides recommendations for design, installation, components, water supplies, commissioning, maintenance and testing for fire sprinkler systems for life safety purposes, with extra benefits for the protection of property in domestic and residential properties.

Committee
FSH/18/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 97/544042 DC (08/2002)
DocumentType
Draft
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS DD252(2002) : 2002 COMPONENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION AND TEST METHODS FOR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS

BS EN ISO 9000-1:1994 Quality management and quality assurance standards Guidelines for selection and use
BS EN 12259-1:1999 Fixed firefighting systems. Components for sprinkler and water spray systems Sprinklers
BS 5839-6:1995 Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design and installation of fire detection and alarm systems in dwellings
NFPA 13R : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES
BS EN 1057 : 2006 COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS - SEAMLESS, ROUND COPPER TUBES FOR WATER AND GAS IN SANITARY AND HEATING APPLICATIONS
BS 1706:1990 Method for specifying electroplated coatings of zinc and cadmium on iron and steel
BS EN 29453:1994 Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms
ISO 7-1:1994 Pipe threads where pressure-tight joints are made on the threads Part 1: Dimensions, tolerances and designation
BS EN 1254-2:1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with compression ends for use with copper tubes
BS 6572:1985 Specification for blue polyethylene pipes up to nominal size 63 for below ground use for potable water
ISO 65:1981 Carbon steel tubes suitable for screwing in accordance with ISO 7-1
BS EN 1254-3:1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with compression ends for use with plastics pipes
BS 1740-1:1971 Specification for wrought steel pipe fittings (screwed BS 21 R-series thread) Metric units
NFPA 13 : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
BS 7291-4:1990 Thermoplastics pipes and associated fittings for hot and cold water for domestic purposes and heating installations in buildings Specification for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (PVC-C) pipes and associated fittings and solvent cement
NFPA 13D : 2016 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
BS EN 1254-1:1998 Copper and copper alloys. Plumbing fittings Fittings with ends for capillary soldering or capillary brazing to copper tubes
BS DD252(2002) : 2002 COMPONENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - SPECIFICATION AND TEST METHODS FOR RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS

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