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FM 4999 : 2007

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

SPRAY FIRE SHIELDS

Published date

12-01-2013

1 INTRODUCTION
  1.1 Purpose
  1.2 Scope
  1.3 Basis for Requirements
  1.4 Basis for Approval
  1.5 Basis for Continued Approval
  1.6 Effective Date
  1.7 System of Units
  1.8 Applicable Documents
  1.9 Definitions
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
  2.1 Product Information
  2.2 Approval Application Requirements
  2.3 Requirements for Samples for Examination
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  3.1 Review of Documentation
  3.2 Physical or Structural Features
  3.3 Markings
  3.4 Manufacturer's Installation Instructions
  3.5 Calibration
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
  4.1 Spray Fire Shield Simulated Leak Test for Horizontal Piping
  4.2 Spray Fire Shield Simulated Leak Test for Vertical Piping
  4.3 Spray Fire Shield Fire Integrity Test
5 OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
  5.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
  5.2 Facilities and Procedures Audit (F&PA)
  5.3 Installation Inspections
  5.4 Manufacturer's Responsibilities
APPENDIX A: Units of Measurement
APPENDIX B: FM Approvals Certification Marks, Usage Guidelines
APPENDIX C: Spray Fire Shield Simulated Leak Test for Horizontal Piping
    C-1 Introduction
    C-2 Test Apparatus and Arrangement
    C-3 Test Specimen
    C-4 Test Procedure
    C-5 Performance Requirements
APPENDIX D: Spray Fire Shield Simulated Leak Test for Vertical Piping
    D-1 Introduction
    D-2 Test Apparatus and Arrangement
    D-3 Test Specimen
    D-4 Test Procedure
    D-5 Performance Requirements
APPENDIX E: Spray Fire Shield Fire Integrity Test
    E-1 Introduction
    E-2 Test Apparatus and Arrangement
    E-3 Test Specimen
    E-4 Test Procedure
    E-5 Performance Requirements

Lays down performance requirements for spray fire shields under simulated laboratory conditions that model the failure of a highly pressurized mechanical joint normally found in liquid piping systems. Such liquid piping systems are found in a variety of applications including, but not limited to, turbines and generators in power generation facilities and other flammable liquid operations such as hydraulic oil lines or liquid transfer piping.

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Standard
PublisherName
Factory Mutual Research Corporation
Status
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