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    Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Combined sprinkler and hydrant

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  06-25-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1995

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    1 - AS 2118.6-1995 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - COMBINED SPRINKLER AND HYDRANT
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    6 - 1.1 SCOPE
    6 - 1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
    6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    6 - 1.4.1 Combined system
    7 - SECTION 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
    7 - 2.1 GENERAL
    7 - 2.2 LOCATION AND ACCESS TO SPRINKLER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES
    7 - 2.3 LOCATION AND ACCESS TO FIRE MAIN ISOLATION VALVES
    7 - 2.4 ACCESS TO FIRE HYDRANTS
    7 - 2.5 PROTECTION OF SUPPLY PIPING
    7 - 2.6 FIRE MAIN (RING) RETICULATION
    7 - 2.6.1 Pipe sizing
    7 - 2.6.2 Pressure zones
    8 - 2.6.3 Isolation valves
    8 - 2.7 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES
    8 - 2.8 WATER SUPPLIES
    8 - 2.8.1 Combined system water flow rate
    8 - 2.8.2 Source of water supply
    8 - 2.8.3 Fire mains (feed)
    8 - 2.9 FIRE SERVICE BOOSTER
    8 - 2.10 FIRE ALARM INITIATION
    8 - 2.11 FIRE ALARM CIRCUITS
    9 - 2.12 MONITORING OF ISOLATING VALVES
    10 - SECTION 3 PIPES, VALVES AND FITTINGS
    10 - 3.1 GENERAL
    10 - 3.2 VALVES
    10 - SECTION 4 TESTING
    10 - 4.1 GENERAL
    10 - 4.2 PRE-TEST PREPARATION
    10 - 4.3 HYDROSTATIC TEST
    10 - 4.4 FLOW TESTS
    10 - 4.5 RECORDING OF TEST RESULTS
    11 - APPENDIX A - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    12 - APPENDIX B - LOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND SPRINKLER CONTROL VALVES
    15 - APPENDIX C - SYSTEM PHILOSOPHY
    20 - APPENDIX D - SYSTEM RESISTANCE CURVE FOR COMBINED SPRINKLER AND HYDRANT SYSTEMS
    20 - D1 SCOPE
    20 - D2 SYSTEM RESISTANCE CURVE EQUATIONS
    22 - APPENDIX E - WIRING SYSTEMS RATING
    22 - E1 PROTECTION AGAINST EXPOSURE TO FIRE
    22 - E2 PROTECTION AGAINST MECHANICAL DAMAGE
    23 - E3 PROTECTION AGAINST HOSING WITH WATER
    24 - APPENDIX F - TYPICAL SPRINKLER CONTROL ASSEMBLIES AND PRESSURE CONTROL STATIONS

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    Specifies minimum requirements for the installation, commissioning and testing of combined sprinkler and hydrant systems for installation in multi-storey buildings as an alternative to the installation of separate sprinkler and hydrant systems.

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    This Standard sets out the minimum requirements for the installation, commissioning and testing of a combined sprinkler and hydrant system, for installation in multistorey buildings as an alternative option to using separate sprinkler and hydrant systems, or separate sprinkler and hydrant installations utilizing a combined fire main (see AS 2118.1).

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    Committee FP-004
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

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    First published as AS 2118.6-1995.

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    AS 3013-1990 Electrical installations - Wiring systems for specific applications
    AS 2941-1995 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset systems
    AS 4118.1.6-1995 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Stop valves and non-return valves (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS/NZS 3500.0:2003 Plumbing and drainage Glossary of terms
    AS 2419.1-2005 Fire hydrant installations System design, installation and commissioning
    AS 1670-1986 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - System design, installation, and commissioning
    AS 4118.1.2-1996 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Alarm valves (wet) (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 1603.4-1987 Automatic fire detection and alarm systems - Control and indicating equipment
    AS 2941-2002 Fixed fire protection installations - Pumpset systems
    AS/NZS 3013:2005 Electrical installations - Classification of the fire and mechanical performance of wiring system elements (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS 4118.1.4-1994 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Valve monitors (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2484.2-1991 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire protection and firefighting equipment
    AS 2118.1-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Standard
    AS 2419.1-1994 Fire hydrant installations - System design, installation and commissioning
    AS 2118.1-2006 Automatic fire sprinkler systems General systems
    AS 4118.1.8-1999 Fire sprinkler systems Components - Pressure-reducing valves (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2484.1-1990 Fire - Glossary of terms Fire tests (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS 3500.0-1990 National Plumbing and Drainage Code - Glossary of terms

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    AS 2118.1-1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - Standard
    AS 1851.14-1996 Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Pumpset systems
    AS 2118.1-2006 Automatic fire sprinkler systems General systems
    AS 1851-2005 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
    AS 2444-2001 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location (Reconfirmed 2021)
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