Customer Support: +1 416-401-8730

Login to i2i Subscription Intertek.com
  • There are no items in your cart
Please enter a keyword to search
Advanced search

AS 2118.5-2008

Current
Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Automatic fire sprinkler systems Home fire sprinkler systems (Reconfirmed 2020)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-23-2008

Publisher

Standards Australia

Preview

1 - AS 2118.5-2008 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - HOME FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - FOREWORD
8 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
8 - 1.1 SCOPE
8 - 1.2 OBJECTIVE
9 - 1.3 COMPETENT PERSONS
9 - 1.3.1 General
9 - 1.3.2 Installation
9 - 1.4 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
10 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
10 - 1.5.1 Competent person
10 - 1.5.2 Home sprinkler
10 - 1.5.3 Home sprinkler system, combined
10 - 1.5.4 Home sprinkler system, independent
10 - 1.5.5 K factor
10 - 1.5.6 Listed
10 - 1.5.7 Piping
11 - 1.5.8 Priority demand valve
11 - 1.5.9 Shall
11 - 1.5.10 Should
11 - 1.6 ABBREVIATIONS
12 - SECTION 2 INSTALLATION
12 - 2.1 GENERAL
12 - 2.2 EXTENT OF SPRINKLER PROTECTION
14 - 2.3 SMOKE ALARMS
15 - 2.4 SYSTEM TYPE
15 - 2.5 INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS
15 - 2.5.1 General
15 - 2.5.2 Combined systems
15 - 2.5.3 Independent systems
15 - 2.5.4 Pipe routing
15 - 2.5.5 Electrical safety precautions and earthing
20 - SECTION 3 WATER SUPPLIES
20 - 3.1 GENERAL
20 - 3.2 SUPPLY
20 - 3.3 SOURCE OF SUPPLY
20 - 3.3.1 Combined system
22 - 3.3.2 Independent systems
25 - 3.4 SUPPLY AVAILABILITY-NETWORK UTILITY OPERATOR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY
25 - 3.5 SUPPLY FLOW, PRESSURE AND DURATION
25 - 3.6 PUMPSETS
25 - 3.6.1 General
25 - 3.6.2 Pump duty
25 - 3.6.3 Pumpset starting-Pressure switches
25 - 3.6.4 Power supply
26 - 3.6.5 Wiring
27 - 3.6.6 Valves
27 - 3.6.7 Pressure gauges
27 - 3.6.8 Maximum allowable working pressure
27 - 3.6.9 Marking
28 - 3.7 TANKS
28 - 3.7.1 General
28 - 3.7.2 Storage tanks-Atmospheric
28 - 3.7.3 Storage tanks-Pressure
29 - SECTION 4 DESIGN AND HYDRAULICS
29 - 4.1 GENERAL
29 - 4.2 DESIGN CRITERIA
29 - 4.2.1 Design data
29 - 4.2.2 Number of sprinklers in operation
29 - 4.2.3 Design flow
29 - 4.3 SPACING OF SPRINKLERS
29 - 4.3.1 General
30 - 4.3.2 Obstructions to water distribution
34 - 4.3.3 Impact of response time
41 - 4.4 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
41 - 4.4.1 General
41 - 4.4.2 Minimum sprinkler pressure
44 - 4.4.3 Hydraulic calculation
54 - SECTION 5 COMPONENTS
54 - 5.1 GENERAL
54 - 5.2 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS
54 - 5.2.1 General
54 - 5.2.2 Protection against fire
54 - 5.2.3 Pipe identification
55 - 5.2.4 Pipe supports
55 - 5.2.5 Pipe in-line devices
55 - 5.3 VALVES
55 - 5.3.1 General
55 - 5.3.2 Backflow protection
55 - 5.3.3 Domestic service isolating valve (independent systems)
55 - 5.3.4 Remote test valve and test assembly
56 - 5.4 WATER METER ASSEMBLY
56 - 5.4.1 General
56 - 5.4.2 Meter valve tag(s)
57 - 5.5 SPRINKLERS
57 - 5.5.1 General
57 - 5.5.2 Spare sprinklers and spanner
57 - 5.5.3 Painting of sprinklers
61 - SECTION 6 COMMISSIONING
62 - APPENDIX A - OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL PROTECTION
62 - A1 SCOPE
62 - A2 UNPROTECTED AREAS
62 - A3 ROOF SPACES
62 - A4 ALARMS
62 - A5 WATER SUPPLIES
63 - A6 PRIORITY DEMAND VALVE
63 - A7 PRESSURE GAUGE
64 - APPENDIX B - CONSUMER INFORMATION
66 - APPENDIX C - HOME SPRINKLERS-OWNER'S GUIDE TO FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS
66 - C1 GENERAL
66 - C1.1 Home fire sprinkler systems are designed to:
66 - C1.2 Home fire sprinkler systems are not designed to:
66 - C2 SPRINKLER SYSTEM COMPONENTS
66 - C2.1 Smoke alarms
67 - C2.2 Water supply
67 - C2.3 Water supply shut-off valve
67 - C2.4 Domestic water-isolating valve
67 - C2.5 Sprinkler system pressure gauge
67 - C2.6 Sprinkler system pipework
67 - C2.7 ‘Home’ sprinkler
67 - C2.8 Areas not covered by the sprinkler system
68 - C3 MODIFICATIONS TO PLUMBING SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION
68 - C4 RECOMMENDED DAY-TO-DAY PRACTICES
68 - C5 IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
69 - C6 SPRINKLER OPERATION UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS
69 - C7 WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE AND FLOWS
70 - APPENDIX D - MAINTENANCE
70 - D1 GENERAL
70 - D2 MONTHLY CHECKS
70 - D3 ANNUAL CHECKS
71 - APPENDIX E - WATER SUPPLY TESTS
71 - E1 GENERAL
71 - E2 STATIC PRESSURE TEST
71 - E3 RESIDUAL PRESSURE TEST
73 - APPENDIX F - HYDRAULIC CALCULATION
74 - APPENDIX G - PROTECTION OF PIPING AGAINST FIRE
74 - G1 GENERAL
74 - G2 TEST SAMPLES
74 - G3 TEST FIRE SOURCE
74 - G4 TEST ENCLOSURE
75 - G5 TEST PROCEDURE
76 - APPENDIX H - COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Specifies requirements for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of automatic fire sprinkler systems for one and two family homes.

This Standard specifies minimum requirements for the components, design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of automatic home fire sprinkler systems for one- and two-family homes. It provides two options, namely an independent piping system serving fire sprinklers only or a combined piping system serving both the fire sprinklers and the domestic plumbing fixtures.This Standard is intended to provide a degree of life safety and property protection for the occupants of one- and two-family homes as follows:(a) Single dwellings, detached houses.(b) Terrace houses, townhouses, villa units (multiple adjoining dwellings which are separated by fire rated walls).(c) Moveable or relocatable dwellings.(d) Cabins.(e) ‘Granny’ flats.This Standard does not apply to residential occupancies covered by AS 2118.1 (general systems) and AS 2118.4 (residential systems).NOTES: 1 This Standard provides minimum requirements; however, in certain circumstances, such as concealed spaces used for storage purposes, extended protection may be considered. Guidance on optional additional protection is given in Appendix A.2 The installation of smoke alarms forms an integral part of the requirements of this Standard.3 The design criteria in this Standard are aimed at maintaining survival conditions for a period of at least 10 min during which it is assumed that evacuation will be accomplished.4 Consumer information is provided in Appendix B.5 Guide to function and benefits of home sprinklers is provided in Appendix C.6 Information on maintenance is given in Appendix D.

Committee
FP-004
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 8640 5
Pages
70
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 25/09/2020.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2020 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 25/09/2020
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

First published as AS 2118.5-1995.
Second edition 2008.
Reconfirmed 2020. First published as AS2118.5-1995. (DOMESTIC SPRINKLERS) Second edition 2008.

ATS 5200.420-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Trap-priming valves
ATS 5200.105-2005
ATS 5200.037.1-2006
ATS 5200.053-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Stainless steel pipes and tubes
ATS 5200.482-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Soil waste dump fitting
AS 2118.1-1999 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - General requirements
ATS 5200.477-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Rainwater/mains supply changeover devices
ATS 5200.017-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Cistern outlet valves
ATS 5200.101-2005 Appliances (low hazard rating)
ATS 5200.014-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Jointing materials
ATS 5200.047-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Self-sealing devices
ATS 5200.461-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Stainless steel tubes and mechanical compression fittings for pressure applications
ATS 5200.006-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Reflux valves - Sewerage
ATS 5200.021-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flushing valves for water closets and urinals - for use with break tank supply
ATS 5200.467-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Rainwater tank connection valve
ATS 5200.046-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Diversion systems - Wash down and first flush
ATS 5200.042-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Roll-grooved jointing systems
ATS 5200.040-2005 Waste pipe connection outlets and gratings, separate or integral
ATS 5200.007-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Water hammer arrestors
ATS 5200.475-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Heated Water Systems - Cold water recovery device
ATS 5200.460-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Grey water diversion device (GWDD)
ATS 5200.051-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Bidet douche seats
AS/NZS 3500.1:2003 Plumbing and drainage Water services
ATS 5200.999-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Developing technical specifications
ATS 5200.004-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Urinal flushing cisterns
ATS 5200.466-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Rainwater tank connection devices
ATS 5200.481-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Thermal switching valves
ATS 5200.472-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Heated water system recirculation device
ATS 5200.463-2005 Positive air pressure attenuator
ATS 5200.479-2006 Flood stop safety valve
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 4118.1.3-1995 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Water motor alarms (Reconfirmed 2013)
HB 147-2000 Sprinklers Simplified
AS 4118.1.2-1996 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Alarm valves (wet) (Reconfirmed 2013)
ATS 5200.471-2005 Technical specification for plumbing and drainage products Stainless steel tubes and mechanical compression fittings for pressure applications - Alternative systems
ATS 5200.030-2007 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Solenoid valves
ATS 5200.026-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Cold water storage tanks
AS 2118.1-2006 Automatic fire sprinkler systems General systems
ATS 5200.016-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Cistern inlet valves
ATS 5200.459-2004
ATS 5200.490-2007 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Cross-linked polyethylene/ aluminium/polyethylene-composite pipe systems for pressure applications (Reconfirmed 2018)
ATS 5200.458-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Universal transition fitting
ATS 5200.476-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Heated water systems - Leak protection device
AS 4118.2.1-1995 Fire sprinkler systems Piping - General (Reconfirmed 2013)
ATS 5200.485-2006 Pressure compensating tank
AS 5200.000-2006 Technical specification for plumbing and drainage products Procedures for certification of plumbing and drainage products (Reconfirmed 2018)
ATS 5200.052-2005 Metallic-bodied inlet pressure control valves greater than DN 50
ATS 5200.050-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Prefabricated bathroom modules
ATS 5200.104-2005 Appliances (miscellaneous)
AS 4118.1.8-1999 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Pressure-reducing valves (Reconfirmed 2013)
ATS 5200.033-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Spraying apparatus/dispensing units with the option of chemical additions - Hose connected
AS 3786-1993 Smoke alarms
ATS 5200.468-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Hot water systems - Recirculation valves
ATS 5200.028-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Commercial food waste disposal unit
ATS 5200.464-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Hot water manual or sensor-activated pumping systems
ATS 5200.037.2-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flow controllers - For use in heated or cold water plumbing systems
AS 4118.1.5-1996 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Deluge and pre-action valves (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 1210 SUPP 2-1999 Pressure vessels - Cold-stretched austenitic stainless steel vessels (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
AS 4118.1.6-1995 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Stop valves and non-return valves (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 4118.1.4-1994 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Valve monitors (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 1210 SUPP 1-1990 Unfired Pressure Vessels - Advanced design and construction (Supplement to AS 1210-1997)
AS 4118.1.1-1996 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Sprinklers and sprayers (Reconfirmed 2013)
AS 1210-1997 Pressure vessels
AS 4118.1.7-1996 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Alarm valves (dry) (Reconfirmed 2013)
ATS 5200.469-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Waterless or limited flush urinals - With an integral sealing device
ATS 5200.453-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Heated water systems - Thermostatic circulation valve
AS 1670.6-1997 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - System design, installation and commissioning Smoke alarms
ATS 5200.103-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products - Water treatment systems (other than those specified in AS/NZS 3497)
AS 2118.10-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Approval documentation (Reconfirmed 2013)
ATS 5200.478-2006 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Cross-linked polyethylene/Aluminium/Cross-linked polyethylene macro-composite pipe systems for pressure applications
ATS 5200.020-2004 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Flushing valves for water closets and urinals - for use with mains supply
ATS 5200.012-2005 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products In-line valves for use in plumbing water supply systems - Miscellaneous types metallic and non-metallic

AS 1851-2012 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
AS 2118.1:2017 Automatic fire sprinkler systems General systems
AS 1940:2017 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids
AS/NZS 3500.1:2018 Plumbing and drainage Water Services
AS/NZS 2243.8:2014 Safety in laboratories Fume cupboards
AS 2714-2008 The storage and handling of organic peroxides (Reconfirmed 2021)
AS 2941-2013 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset systems
AS 4809:2017 Copper pipe and fittings - Installation and commissioning
AS/NZS 3084:2017 Telecommunications installations - Telecommunications pathways and spaces for commercial buildings
AS/NZS 3007:2013 Electrical equipment in mines and quarries - Surface installations and associated processing plant
AS/NZS 2293.1:2018 Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings System design, installation and operation
ATS 5200.486-2008 Technical Specification for plumbing and drainage products Sprinklers for home applications

View more information
US$134.20
Excluding Tax where applicable
USD
CAD
CHF
CNY
DKK
EUR
GBP
HKD
IDR
INR
JPY
KRW
MXN
NOK
NZD
SEK
SGD
USD
ZAR
Hardcopy - English
PDF 1 User - English
PDF 3 Users - English
PDF 5 Users - English
PDF 9 Users - English
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Access your standards online with a subscription

Features

  • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.

  • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.

  • Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.

Learn more on subscription solutions

or

Get in touch with us