Fire Fighting Pumping System

WEST BAY DISTRICT PLANT #3
Hyder Consulting Middle East Limited
SECTION 15330
FIRE FIGHTING PUMPING SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
A.
B.
PART INCLUDES
This Part specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, testing,
commissioning and control of the following equipment:
1.
Fire Fighting Water Pumps
2.
Fire Fighting Water Jockey Pump
The above equipment is applicable to the following systems:

1.
1.2
Fire Fighting Water
RELATED
A.
Division 16111 Analogue Addressable Fire alarm System
B.
Section 15320 Fire Stopping System
C.
Section 15310 Fire Fighting System
D.
Local Fire Authority
1.3
SUBMITTALS
A.
Shop Drawings, Product Data & Samples. Refer to Section 15050 Basic Mechanical
requirements.
B.
All pump equipment shall be subject to witnessed factory testing. The number and selection of
samples for testing, the test procedure and the requirements shall all be as specified in the
relevant section of this specification, Qatar Construction Standards or other standards referred
to in these specifications. The cost of samples, their transportation to the laboratory and their
testing shall be deemed to be included in the unit rates and shall not be paid for separately.
C.
The Contractor shall provide Shop Drawings for the detailed installation of all equipment
covered under this specification. Shop Drawings shall include but not necessarily be limited to
the following:
1.
Detailed pump and motor drawings
Mechanical Specifications
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D.
The Contractor shall note and allow for providing clear details of all pump foundations, etc and
in sufficient time to suit the Civil Contractors construction schedule.
E.
The Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with the Civil Contractor and for checking
foundations, etc prior to pouring of the concrete.
F.
It is the Contractors responsibility to issue a complete list of submittals for review and approval
by the Employer of drawings, product data and samples prior to any item being proposed to
The Employer.
G.
Shop Drawings, Product Data & Samples. Refer to Section 15050 Basic Mechanical
requirements.
H.
Product Data: manufacturers specifications and technical data including performance,

construction and fabrication.
1.4
1.
Submit product data for each manufactured component.
2.
Country of origin.
3.
Factory certificate.
MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall provide for the Employer approval a list of spare parts, tools and
consumables based on the manufacturers suggestion for five years operation, post-handover for
the Fire Fighting Pumping System. Upon approval the contractor shall provide the required
quantity for each spare part to the Employer.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
NFPA 20.
B.
Items and equipment specified in this part shall be provided by experienced and approved
Manufacturers and Contractors as designated in the Project Documentation or to the written
approval of the the Employer.
Note: One complete set (Original) of all Standards Documents/Regulations shall be handed
over to the Employer at beginning of the project (before any submittals are submitted).
C.
This and all other fire fighting, fire alarm, fire stopping, fire fighting pumping, and all other
requirements related to the fire protection system are all indicative and form the minimum
requirements acceptable by the Employer. It is the Contractors responsibility to coordinate with
the AHJs, including the QCDD, to ensure that the above systems are in full compliance with the
NFPA, local applicable codes and standards, and the QCDD (this includes, but not limited to,
the fire sprinklers (nozzles) design and layout, piping and valving arrangements, FM-200
systems (configuration and where they are required, fire water pumping (capacity, design,
motor rating, panel rating, etc.), fire alarm (design, layout, control and monitoring, panel and
enclosure rating), testing, retesting, certification, etc.). Special attention shall be paid to the
NEMA and IP rating of all equipment, components, panels, etc.
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1.6
INSTALLERS QUALIFICATION
A.
In Quality Assurance Clause Manufacturers Qualifications: A Firm shall be a specialist in

providing systems similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful
in-service performance. Manufacturers system shall be a standard off-the-shelf package
utilizing the latest hardware and software technology. Any major system development efforts
necessary to meet specified requirements are unacceptable.
Manufacturer or
factory-authorized agency shall maintain a service center capable of providing training, parts,
and emergency maintenance and repairs for overall system at Project worksite with eight
hours maximum response time.
B.
Installers Qualifications: An experienced installer with minimum of 7 years experience in state

of Qatar, who is an authorized representative of the equipment Manufacturer for both
installation and maintenance of Manufacturers equipment, and who has completed system
installations similar in design and extent to that indicated for this Project, with a record of
successful in-service performance.
1.7
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
A.
Pipes shall be duly protected against damage during delivery, storage and handling.
B.
Any damaged component shall be replaced with new components.
C.
Damage to any protective coatings such as paint, galvanizing or any other means or form of
protection shall be reinstated to the satisfaction and acceptance of the Employer.
D.
All protective coatings shall be provided, irrespective of type and shall be suitable for the
environment in which it will transported, stored, handled and operated.
E.
Any part of the pump showing signs of corrosion below the protection layer (e.g. paint,
galvanizing and other forms shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Employer. Failing
acceptable reinstatement of such parts, it will be replaced with NO additional cost.
F.
Environmental conditions of storage facilities (Temperature, humidity and other environmental

conditions) shall be such that there will be no deterioration of coatings, or components.
G.
Handling of equipment shall be in line with manufacturers recommendations. Any damages

shall be reinstated to the satisfaction of the Employer. Failing acceptable reinstatement of such
components, it will be replaced with NO additional cost.
1.8
A.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
All equipment shall be rated and de-rated to cope with the environmental conditions stated in
Regulations for the Installation of Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment and Air Conditioning
Equipment, Kahramaa, 2010, and QCS 2010, with the following as guidance:
1.
Maximum External Ambient Temperature in Shade: 52C.
2.
Maximum External Temperature in Direct Sunlight: 84C.
3.
Minimum External Temperature: 0C.
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4.
Maximum Humidity: 100%.
5.
Maximum Ground Temperature: 30C at a depth of 1m.
6.
Maximum Seawater Temperature: 40C.
7.
Maximum Internal Temperature: 45C.
8.
Maximum Internal Temperature in Air Conditioned Room: 35C.
9.
Altitude: Not exceeding 1000m.

General: Violent sand and dust storms of several hours duration occur and even on
comparatively still days, fine dust is carried in suspension in the atmosphere.
Note: One complete set (Original) of all Standards Documents/Regulations shall be
handed over to the Employer at beginning of the project (before any submittals are
submitted.
1.9
A.
1.10
A.
1.11
PROJECT CONDITIONS
Environmental Limitations:
1.
Do not deliver or install equipment until spaces are enclosed and weather tight, wet work
in spaces is complete and dry, work above switchboards is complete, and temporary
HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions
at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period.
2.
Rate equipment for continuous operation under the environmental conditions stated in
the QCS regulation sor these specifications (whichever is more stringent).
COORDINATION
Coordinate layout and installation of equipment and components with other construction that
penetrates walls or is supported by them, including electrical and other types of equipment,
raceways, piping, encumbrances to workspace clearance requirements, and adjacent
surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment
access doors and panels.
WARRANTY
A.
All components shall be covered by a manufacturers standard warranty subject to normal

terms and conditions that apply to ensure that the systems have been installed correctly and
their warranties shall be assignable.
B.
The Contractor shall submit the manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to
repair or replace pumps/parts that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty
period.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
A.
2.2
A.
2.3
A.
2.4
GENERAL
The Contractor shall design, provide, install, test and commission all pumps and associated
equipment to ensure that the correct operation and running of the process and building
services plant are achieved.
GENERAL CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
These shall be electric motor driven end suction or axially split casing fire pumps in accordance
with NFPA 20.
ARRANGEMENT
Fire pumps shall be horizontally or vertically mounted, end suction, single or multi-stage
centrifugal pump-sets or axially split casing, single or double entry, single or multistage
centrifugal pump-sets.
OPERATION
A.
The maximum operating speed of the pump-set shall be 1500 rpm. A proposal to use pumps
with speeds greater than 1500 rpm shall be submitted to the Employer. Higher speeds of
rotation will only be considered where such speeds are shown to offer the best whole life cost
option.
B.
The head/flow characteristic of any fire pump shall be hydraulically stable under all possible
operating conditions including parallel operation and with maximum sump surcharge.
C.
Preference will be given to a pump that exhibits a continually rising head curve with reducing
flow over its entire working flow range from guaranteed duty flow to zero flow.
D.
The pump and its drive motor shall be suitably rated to allow for any increased head, due to
sliming of pipework, during the lifetime of the pump.
2.5
NOISE AND VIBRATION
A.
Noise levels from the pump-set shall not exceed 80 dB (A) at a distance of 1 m from the
pump-set centerline (based on the pump-set being mounted in semi-reverberant / free-field
conditions). Acoustic enclosures shall be provided for any equipment that cannot comply with
this requirement.
B.
Maximum noise levels shall be assessed in accordance with BS 4196.
C.
The pump-set shall operate satisfactorily for its operational life at the specified vibration levels.
D.
Machinery vibration shall not exceed the limits defined in BS 4999 Part 142 (for rotating
electrical machines) and Europump Guides on the Vibration of Centrifugal Pumps.
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E.
Vibration levels shall be evaluated in accordance with BS 7854. Where no other guidance is
provided the vibration levels stated in BS 7854 Part 1 Annex B shall be used for the
assessment of suitability of the equipment.
F.
Vibration measurements shall be taken on site by the Contractor at various points on each
complete machine as defined above. Measurements shall also be taken on connecting plant
and if any item is found to be vibrating beyond the level considered by the Employer to be a
reasonable allowable maximum for the particular item, the Contractor shall take further steps to
reduce the vibration to the required level.
2.6
MOUNTING
A.
Baseplates shall prevent the formation of trapped air pockets during grouting and the collection
of water and debris during operation.
B.
All required holding down bolts shall be supplied with the pumps.
C.
Fixings into concrete shall be of the chemical anchor type unless alternative fixings are
recommended by the equipment manufacturer and approved by the Employer. On fixings and
fasteners that may be subject to vibration, an approved method of locking shall be
incorporated.
2.7
A.
2.8
A.
2.9
A.
2.10
A.
2.11
A.
CONNECTIONS
Inlet and outlet connections shall have PN16 minimum rated flanges to BS EN 1092-2.
PROTECTIVE COATING
Pumpsets shall be supplied with factory applied protective coatings. Coatings shall be in
accordance with the manufacturers standard coating system provided that the coating offered
meets or exceeds the minimum relevant requirements of BS EN ISO 12944 Parts 1 to 8 & BS
EN ISO 14713. Painting procedures shall be submitted to the Employer for approval.
TESTING
The pump-set shall be tested at fixed speed in accordance with NFPA 20.
LIFTING
The pump-set shall be provided with clearly identified permanent lifting points, located to give a
safe balanced lift. If the lifting points are not designed for the whole pump-set, they shall be
clearly marked accordingly.
LIFE EXPECTANCY
All pumps, assembly parts and components shall have a design life of 20 years.
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2.12
A.
2.13
INFORMATION PLATE
The pumpset shall be provided with an information plate permanently fixed to one of the major
pump components. The plate and its fixings shall be manufactured from corrosion resistant,
metallic materials. As a minimum, the information plate shall include the following information:
1.
Pumpset manufacturer;
2.
Pumpset type;
3.
Pumpset serial number;
4.
Impeller reference;
5.
Flow rate at the GDP (l/s);
6.
Head at the GDP (m); and
7.
Operating speed (rpm).
PUMP SELECTION
A.
The final / confirmed sizing and selection of equipment components shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor. Section sizes and service factors shall be based upon maintaining the
integrity of the equipment over the entire operating life specified. Sufficient information shall
be submitted to demonstrate that equipment selection has been undertaken as described.
B.
Pump selection shall be as per NFPA 20.
C.
Pumps shall be suitable for the specified environmental conditions.
D.
One set of the following information shall be appended to the completed data sheet:
E.
Sufficient catalogues / specifications / drawings to adequately describe the design intentions for
the equipment offered. A typical sectional drawing of the pump type shall also be provided
which identifies the location and materials of all components.
F.
Individual pump characteristic curves showing clearly, for the various static head conditions,
and for a range from zero flow to 130% of best efficiency flow rate the following:
1.
Pump nett generated head, normal and adjusted for station losses.
2.
Power absorbed curve (kW).
3.
Pump efficiency curve (%).
4.
NPSH requirement (3% head drop).
5.
Selected duty points under solo and parallel running conditions.
6.
The recommended limits of operation.
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7.
G.
and in addition, for variable speed duties:
A family of head (vs) or versus flow rate performance curves (minimum of 4 curves) covering
the maximum to minimum recommended speed range.
2.14
FIRE FIGHTING WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK PUMPS
A.
The Fire Fighting Water Distribution Network Pumps are to be installed in the Central Plant
Pump Room. Two centrifugal type pumps are required, which are to be installed in a parallel
configuration and operate on a duty / standby basis.
B.
The function of the pumps is to supply water to the Fire Fighting Water Distribution Network
dedicated to the Central Plant. In addition to supplying the Central Plant own network the
pumps are required to supply water to adjoining networks on a backup basis. Potable water is
taken from the Fire Fighting Water Storage Tank.
2.15
FIRE FIGHTING WATER JOCKEY PUMP
A.
The Fire Fighting Water Jockey Pump is to be installed in the Central Plant Pump Room. One
centrifugal type pump is required. This is to be installed in a parallel configuration with the Fire
Fighting Water Distribution Network Pumps and operate on a duty basis.
B.
The function of the pump is to maintain the pressure within the Fire Fighting Water Distribution
Network dedicated to the Central Plant. In addition to maintaining the Central Plant own
network the pump is required to maintain pressure in the adjoining networks on a backup basis.
Potable water is taken from the Fire Fighting Water Storage Tank.
2.16
DIESEL-DRIVEN FIRE PUMPS
A.
Pump:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Standard: UL 448, for split-case pumps for fire service.

Casing: Axially split case, cast iron with ASME B16.1 pipe-flange connections.
Impeller: Cast bronze, statically and dynamically balanced, and keyed to shaft.
Wear Rings: Replaceable bronze.
Shaft and Sleeve: Steel shaft with bronze sleeve.
a.
b.
6.
Shaft Bearings: Grease-lubricated ball bearings in cast-iron housing.

Seals: Stuffing box with minimum of four rings of graphite-impregnated braided
yarn and bronze packing gland.
Mounting: Pump and driver shafts are horizontal, with pump and driver on same base.
a.
b.
Coupling: Flexible and capable of absorbing torsional vibration and shaft

misalignment. Include metal coupling guard.
Driver:
1)
2)
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Type: Diesel engine.
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3)
4)
B.
Emergency Manual Operator: Factory wired for starting and operating

standby engine in case of malfunction in main controller or wiring.
Engine Cooling System: Factory-installed radiator.
Engine Cooling System: Factory-installed water piping, valves, strainer, pressure regulator,
heat exchanger, coolant pump, bypass piping, and fittings.
1.
Piping: ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B), copper water tube; ASME B16.22,
wrought-copper, solder-joint pressure fittings; AWS A5.8/A5.8M, BCuP Series brazing
filler metal; and brazed joints.
Engine-Jacket Water Heater: Factory-installed electric elements.
Dual Batteries: Lead-acid-storage type with 100 percent standby reserve capacity.
Fuel System: Comply with NFPA 20.
2.
3.
4.
a.
5.
C.
Fuel Storage Tank: Size as calculated by the Contractor but not less than required
by NFPA 20 and QCDD. Include floor legs, direct-reading level gage, and
secondary containment tank with capacity at least equal to fuel storage tank.
Exhaust System: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E or S, Schedule 40, black steel pipe;
ASME B16.9, weld-type pipe fittings; ASME B16.5, steel flanges; and ASME B16.21,
nonmetallic gaskets. Fabricate double-wall, ventilated thimble from steel pipe.
a.
b.
c.
Exhaust Connector: Flexible type.

Exhaust Silencer: Residential type.
Capacities and Characteristics: As calculated by the Contractor to suit the
Detailed Design and QCDD requirements.
The diesel-driven pump shall be provided with a control panel with the following:
1.
It shall allow interface with the Fire Alarm system. This control panel shall receive a
signal from the fire alarm system and shall start as required.
It shall provide local controls for starting and stopping the pump.
It shall provide status indicators.
2.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
4.
2.17
Status normal.
Fault.
Running.
Low fuel level 1.
Low fuel level 2.
It shall provide all status outputs to the BMS system.

INSTRUMENTATION CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
A.
This section sets out the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and setting to
work of the Fire Fighting Pumping System in Central Plant .
B.
The sections below, drawings and schedules accompanying this Specification indicate the
extent of the work and the required arrangement. The Contractor shall design, supply, erect,
commission and test the equipment provided as described herein. The Contractor shall
include all necessary items whether mentioned in the text or not, but which are necessary to
complete the installation in every respect.
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2.18
A.
GENERAL
The Fire Fighting Pumping System shall be located in the basement area of the Central Plant
and comprises the following main items of equipment:
1.
Two Main Fire Fighting Pumpsets
2.
One Jockey Pumpset
3.
Three Fire Pump Controllers
4.
Fire Water Pipework
5.
Associated instrumentation and cabling
B.
The design, functionality, construction and operation of the Fire Fighting Pumping System shall
be in accordance with the requirements of National Fire Protection Association specification
NFPA 20 Installation of stationary pumps for fire protection.
C.
The Main and Jockey fire pumps shall be controlled and operated by dedicated Fire Pump
Controller panels that shall be designed specifically for the purpose for which they are used and
shall be listed for fire service.
2.19
LOCATION
A.
All equipment related to the Fire Fighting Pumping System shall be located within the Central
Plant basement area. The Contractor shall produce a drawing showing the positioning of all
elements of the system.
B.
Fire pumps shall be positioned in order to optimise the fire water pipework whilst giving due
regard to accessibility and maintainability of the equipment.
C.
Fire pump controller panels shall be positioned such that it shall be possible for the operator to
observe the associated pump when stood at the controller panel. The panels shall not be
placed where there is a high risk of spraying water, e.g. in close proximity to a pipe joint.
D.
Main Fire Pump Controller panels shall be free standing, floor mounted.
E.
The Jockey Fire Pump Controller panel may either be floor mounted or, if this is not practical
due to its size, may be mounted on a rigid frame which itself is floor mounted.
F.
The controller panels shall be rated for ingress protection level IP54 according to IEC 60529. In
order to clearly distinguish the Fire Pump Controller panels from other equipment their exterior
colour shall be red.
G.
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make all lifting arrangements to install the
equipment.
2.20
POWER SUPPLIES
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A.
Each Fire Pump Controller Panel shall receive an appropriately rated 400Vac 3 phase 50Hz
supply. Protection and isolation of these supplies shall be in accordance with the requirements
of NFPA 20 Chapters 9 and 10. The Contractor shall liaise with the party responsible for the
electrical supply within the Central Plant to ensure that the necessary conditions are met. This
shall include the requirements for labelling of protective devices, circuit breakers and
disconnectors.
B.
In addition to this each Main Fire Pump Controller shall receive an appropriately rated 400Vac 3
phase 50Hz backup supply. This supply shall be sourced from a diesel generator backed
supply. Protection and isolation of these supplies shall also be in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 20 Chapters 9 and 10. The Contractor shall liaise with the party
responsible for the diesel generator electrical supply within the Central Plant to ensure that the
necessary conditions are met. This shall include the requirements for labelling of protective
devices, circuit breakers and disconnectors.
C.
Each Main Fire Pump Controller shall have an associated supply transfer switch in order to
allow selection of either the normal supply source or the diesel generator backup supply
source. The transfer switches shall be located within the Central Plant basement area in the
immediate vicinity of the Controller to which they are connected.
2.21
CABLE ARRANGEMENTS
A.
All cables shall be glanded at the point of entry. Cables shall enter the Fire Pump Controllers
from the top.
B.
Gland plates shall be a minimum of 2.5mm thick and be of sufficient area to accommodate all
glands required for the external cables, taking into account access for tightening. All gland
plates shall be removable with adequate access for removal and disconnection of any single
cable without disconnection of any other cables.
C.
Where single core cables are used the gland plate shall be a non-metallic material to protect
against possible eddy currents. Access to cable terminations shall be shrouded for voltages
exceeding safety extra low voltage limit.
2.22
A.
2.23
SOFT STARTING
Soft-starters may be used for starting and shutdown of the Main Fire Pumps provided that the
required start times are still achieved. In the event of a failure of the soft-start equipment the
Fire Pump Controller shall still be capable of starting and running the fire pump however in this
case starting shall be Direct On Line (DOL). The Fire Pump Controller, electrical supply and
associated protection shall be designed appropriately for this duty
AUTOMATION REQUIREMENTS
A.
Central Plant shall have one Fire Fighting water storage tank which shall be split into two
compartments in order to allow continued operation during maintenance and repair
B.
This part describes the automation requirements associated with the Fire Fighting tank and
associated pumps
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A.
The Fire Fighting Water System shall provide water to a distribution network for supply. In
non-fire conditions the Main Fire Fighting pumps will be shut down and the pressure in the Fire
Fighting water main shall be maintained by intermittent running of the Jockey Pump. During a
fire condition one or both of the Main Fire Fighting pumps shall run to meet the demand for
water.
B.
Central Plant will normally feed its own dedicated Fire Fighting water network. The minimum
network operating pressure shall be 5 Barg at the point of highest friction losses in the
distribution network.
C.
Both compartments of the Fire Fighting water storage tank shall feed a common pump suction
line via valves that allow a tank compartment to be isolated and drained down for maintenance.
Fire Fighting water shall be supplied to the Fire Fighting network by three pumps acting as
Jockey Pump/Main Pump 1/Main Pump 2.
D.
Each water storage tank compartment shall be provided with one ultrasonic level sensing
transmitter and associated ultrasonic sensing transducer head. This instrument shall be used
for continuous monitoring and control of the storage tank level.
E.
Each water storage tank compartment shall be provided with one high level and one low level
switch. The low level switch shall be used for protection cut out of the associated pumps.
F.
The Fire Fighting water pumping system shall be provided with a discharge pressure
transmitter. This instrument shall be used for discharge pressure monitoring.
G.
Control of the Fire Fighting System shall be split into two parts. Dedicated Fire Pump
Controllers shall control the essential functions of operating the fire pumps to supply water to
the distribution network. The non-essential functions of tank level control, monitoring, logging
and reporting shall be implemented in the control PLC located in the water systems MCC.
2.25
A.
B.
2.26
A.
DRIVES
The following drives are specified to be provided for the Fire Fighting water pumping system:
1.
1 drywell mounted, fixed speed jockey pump
2.
2 drywell mounted, variable speed main fire fighting pumps
Main Fire Pump and Jockey Pump starters, associated equipment and electrical switchgear
shall be provided by dedicated Fire Pumps Controllers located within the Central Plant
basement area.
INSTRUMENTATION SIGNAL LIST
The following instruments are specified to be provided for each Central Plant Fire Fighting
Water pumping system:
1.
Local instrumentation
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2.
3.
B.
a.
Fire Fighting pump 1 discharge pressure gauge
b.
Fire Fighting pump 2 discharge pressure gauge
c.
Jockey pump discharge pressure gauge
d.
Fire Fighting pump 1 suction pressure gauge
e.
Fire Fighting pump 2 suction pressure gauge
f.
Jockey pump suction pressure gauge
g.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 1 level indicator
h.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 2 level indicator
Signals to water systems MCC control system PLC

a.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 1 ultrasonic level sensor
b.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 2 ultrasonic level sensor
c.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 1 high high level switch
d.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 2 high high level switch
e.
Fire Fighting water storage tank compartment 1 low low level switch (signal
shared with Fire Pump Controllers)
f.
shared with Fire Pump Controllers)
g.
Fire Pumps common discharge pressure
Signals direct to Fire Pump Controllers

a.
Main Fire Fighting water supply pump 1 discharge pressure switch
b.
Main Fire Fighting water supply pump 2 discharge pressure switch
c.
shared with PLC)
d.
shared with PLC)
e.
Jockey pump discharge pressure switch
Where instrumentation is shared between the Fire Pump Controllers and the PLC, priority shall
be given to the Fire Pump Controllers. Signals may be transmitted to several users by the use
of relays or signal repeaters/isolators as appropriate. The Contractor shall take suitable
measures to ensure that failures of the PLC, its power supplies or any other element cannot
affect the integrity of the signal presented to the Fire Pump Controllers.
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A.
EXCHANGED SIGNALS
The following signals shall be provided from each of the Fire Pump Controllers to the water
systems MCC control system PLC. These signals are provided in order to allow the Central
Plant operator to monitor the operation of the fire pumps from the CCR control facility.
1.
Pump Available
2.
Main Supply Available
3.
Main Supply Selected (main pumps only)
4.
Backup Supply Available (main pumps only)
5.
Backup Supply Selected (main pumps only)
6.
Pump Running
7.
Supply Phase Failure
8.
Controller Fault
B.
Signals from the Fire Pump Controllers shall be provided as volt free contracts and shall open
in the alarm state. The control system PLC shall utilise a 24Vdc supply in order to interrogate
the status of these contacts.
C.
The following signals shall be provided from the water systems MCC control system PLC to the
Fire Pump Controllers. These signals are provided in order to allow the Central Plant operator
to manually control the pumps from the MCC HMI or the CCR control facility.
D.
2.28
A.
1.
Main Pump 1 Start
2.
Main Pump 2 Start
Signals from the control system PLC to the Fire Pump Controllers shall be volt free contacts
that shall close momentarily (approx 2 second pulse) in the event of the operator giving the
corresponding command.
OPERATOR INDICATIONS
The following indications are to be provided as a minimum on the HMI and at the CCR
control/monitoring facility. These indications shall be displayed on a graphical representation of
the pumping system that shall be based on the system P&ID drawing.
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A.
2.30
1.
Storage tank compartment levels (% of full range and distance from base in millimetres)
2.
Fire Fighting pumps discharge pressure
3.
All pump and valve status
OPERATOR SELECTIONS
The following selections shall be available to the operator as a minimum both at the local HMI
and at the CCR monitoring/control facility.
1.
Fire Fighting water tank compartment 1 in/out service
2.
Fire Fighting water tank compartment 1 motorised filling valve open/close
3.
Fire Fighting water tank compartment 2 in/out service
4.
Fire Fighting water tank compartment 2 motorised filling valve open/close
5.
Main Fire Fighting pump 1 operator manual start
6.
Main Fire Fighting pump 2 operator manual start
SWITCHING POINTS
A.
The facility shall be provided to adjust the following analogue threshold points as a minimum,
both at the local HMI and at the CCR monitoring/control facility.
B.
The following switching points shall be provided for each tank ultrasonic level sensor. The
same threshold level shall be applicable to both compartments within one tank; the actual
generation of switching points shall be conditional upon a tank compartment being selected as
in service.
1.
Storage tank high high level alarm
2.
Storage tank high level alarm
3.
Storage tank stop filling level
4.
Storage tank start filling level
5.
Storage tank low level alarm
6.
Storage tank low low level alarm
Fire Fighting pumps discharge pressure transmitter.

1.
Water pressure low alarm
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2.
Water pressure high alarm
Action shall be taken within the control system PLC to avoid spurious water pressure high/low
alarms resulting from transients caused during the normal starting and stopping of the Jockey
Pump.
2.31
AUTOMATION DESCRIPTION
A.
Control of the Fire Fighting System shall be split into two parts.
B.
Starting and stopping of the Fire Pumps shall be controlled by the dedicated Fire Pump
Controllers.
C.
The control PLC located in the water systems MCC shall control the functions of storage tank
level control, alarms, monitoring, logging and management of the operator interface.
2.32
FIRE FIGHTING WATER STORAGE TANK FILLING
A.
Motor actuated valves shall be supplied at the filling connection to each compartment of the
Fire Fighting water storage tank. These valves shall be automatically operated by the control
system PLC and shall be used for control of the filling of the Fire Fighting water storage tank
compartments.
B.
Automatic control shall be as follows.
C.
2.33
1.
The operator shall select which compartments of the storage tank are in service (i.e.
which suction valves are open)
2.
If a tank compartment is selected in service and the ultrasonic level transmitter indicates
that the level is below the start filling setpoint then the motor actuated valve shall be
commanded to open
3.
If a tank compartment is selected in service and the ultrasonic level transmitter indicated
that the level is above the stop filling setpoint then the motor actuated valve shall be
commanded to close
4.
If the level in the compartment rises above the high alarm setpoint then the valve shall
be commanded to close (irrespective of whether the Compartment is selected in service)
5.
If the level in the compartment rises above the high high alarm setpoint then the valve
shall again be commanded to close (irrespective of whether the Compartment is selected
in service)
The control strategy shall be designed to keep the Fire Fighting water storage tank as close to
full as possible at all times to ensure availability of sufficient Fire Fighting water should a
demand arise.
JOCKEY PUMP OPERATION
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A.
The purpose of the Jockey Pump is to:

1.
Maintain the pressure in the water distribution network during times of no fire fighting
demand.
2.
Account for leakage losses within the distribution network.
3.
Meet the demand associated with the operation of one sprinkler within the Central Plant
B.
The Jockey Pump is therefore sized only to meet the network water losses and is significantly
smaller than the Main Pumps. The Jockey Pump is provided to avoid the need to periodically
operate one of the Main Pumps in order to maintain the distribution network pressure.
C.
In normal operation the Jockey Pump shall be started and stopped automatically in response to
signals from its dedicated pressure switch mounted in the pump discharge pipeline. The
pressure switch shall have adjustable high and low pressure set points. These shall be set to
operate at pressures slightly above and below the nominal operating pressure of the fire
fighting distribution network respectively.
D.
Starting with the pressure in the distribution network at the nominal operating point the
operation shall be as follows:
1.
Water losses from the fire fighting distribution network cause a gradual reduction in the
network pressure.
2.
Network pressure falls below the low set point of the Jockey Pump pressure switch.
3.
The Jockey Pump Fire Pump Controller detects the operation of the low pressure switch
and initiates starting of the Jockey Pump.
4.
The Jockey Pump raises the pressure in the distribution main back above low pressure
switch set point.
5.
The Jockey Pump continues to raises the pressure in the distribution main until it rises
above the high pressure switch set point.
6.
The Jockey Pump Fire Pump Controller detects the operation of the high pressure switch
and orders the Jockey Pump to stop.
E.
This sequence of operations shall be repeated periodically to keep the network pressure
around the operating point. The frequency of starting of the Jockey Pump and its running
duration will depend on the rate of water loss from the distribution network.
F.
The Contractor shall be responsible for determining and setting appropriate values for the high
and low pressure switch settings.
2.34
A.
MAIN FIRE PUMP 1 OPERATION

The purpose of Main Pump 1 is to meet the demand of the distribution network during a fire
fighting incident. Main Fire Pump 1 shall be sized to meet the full fire fighting demand of the
Central Plant distribution network.
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B.
Main Fire Pump 1 shall be started and stopped automatically in response to signals from its
dedicated pressure switch mounted in the pump discharge pipeline. The pressure switch shall
have adjustable high and low pressure set points.
C.
The low pressure switch shall be set to operate at a pressure lower than the low setting of the
Jockey Pump pressure switch and below pressures that can be experienced during normal
Jockey Pump operation.
D.
The high pressure switch shall be set to a pressure greater than the high setting of the Jockey
Pump pressure switch and greater than the pressures that will be experienced during Main
Pump operation when a flow demand exists.
E.
Starting with the pressure in the distribution main at the nominal operating point and the Jockey
Pump stopped, the operation shall be as follows:
F.
1.
A fire incident results in a hydrant or other consumer on the distribution network being
opened.
2.
Network pressure drops suddenly as a result of this demand to below the Jockey Pump
low pressure switch setting.
3.
The Jockey Pump starts as described in the previous section.
4.
The water demand is greater that the Jockey Pump is able to supply and therefore the
network pressure continues to fall.
5.
Network pressure falls below the low set point of the Main Fire Pump 1 pressure switch.
6.
The Fire Pump Controller for Main Fire Pump 1 detects the operation of the low pressure
switch and initiates starting of Main Fire Pump 1.
7.
Main Fire Pump 1 meets the water demand from the distribution network and raises the
pressure back to around the nominal operating point.
8.
If the pressure rises above the high set point of the Jockey Pump it shall be stopped as
described in the previous section.
9.
The fire fighting water demand from the network ceases (the consumer is closed)
10.
The loss of flow results in a high pressure at the Main Fire Pump 1 discharge that is
detected by the high pressure switch.
11.
The Fire Pump Controller for Main Fire Pump 1 detects the operation of the high pressure
switch and orders the Main Fire Pump to stop, subject to an adjustable minimum run time
of not less than 10 minutes.
12.
The Jockey Pump resumes control of the network pressure as described in the previous
section.
The high setting of the Main Fire Pump pressure switch must be set such that it is only triggered
by a reduction in water demand to a level below that which could be caused by a genuine
demand for fire fighting. Setting this switch too high will result in the Main Fire Pump failing to
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shut down. Setting it too low will result in the Main Fire Pump stopping during a potential fire
incident.
G.
2.35
MAIN FIRE PUMP 2 OPERATION
A.
The purpose of Main Pump 2 is to meet the demand of the distribution network during a fire
fighting incident in the event that Main Fire Pump 1 fails. Main Fire Pump 2 shall be sized to
meet the full fire fighting demand of the Central Plant distribution network.
B.
Main Fire Pump 2 shall be started and stopped automatically in response to signals from its
dedicated pressure switch mounted in the pump discharge pipeline. The pressure switch shall
have adjustable high and low pressure set points.
C.
The low pressure switch shall be set to operate at a pressure lower than the low setting of Main
Fire Pump 1 and below pressures that can be transiently experienced during starting of Main
Fire Pump 1.
D.
The high pressure switch shall be set to the same pressure as the Main Pump 1 high pressure
switch.
E.
Starting with the pressure in the distribution main at the nominal operating point and the Jockey
Pump stopped, the operation shall be as follows:
1.
A fire incident results in a hydrant or other consumer on the distribution network being
opened.
2.
Network pressure drops suddenly, as a result of this demand, to below the Jockey Pump
low pressure switch setting.
3.
The Jockey Pump starts as described previously.
4.
The water demand is greater that the Jockey Pump is able to supply and therefore the
network pressure continues to fall.
5.
Network pressure falls below the low setpoint of the Main Fire Pump 1 pressure switch.
6.
Main Fire Pump 1 starts as described in the previous section.
7.
As a result of some fault or failure Main Fire Pump 1 does not meet the distribution
network demand.
8.
Network pressure falls below the low setpoint of the Main Fire Pump 2 pressure switch.
9.
The Fire Pump Controller for Main Fire Pump 2 detects the operation of the low pressure
switch and initiates starting of Main Fire Pump 2.
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F.
10.
Main Fire Pump 2 meets the water demand from the distribution network and raises the
pressure back to around the nominal operating point.
11.
If the pressure rises above the high setpoint of the Jockey Pump it will be stopped as
described previously.
12.
The fire fighting water demand from the network ceases (the consumer is closed)
13.
The loss of flow results in a high pressure at the Main Fire Pump 2 discharge that is
detected by the high pressure switch (this condition
will also be detected by the
high pressure switch for Main Fire Pump
14.
The Fire Pump Controller for Main Fire Pump 2 detects the operation of the high pressure
switch and orders the Main Fire Pump to stop, subject to an adjustable minimum run time
of not less than 10 minutes.
15.
The Jockey Pump resumes control of the network pressure as described above.
There are a number of reasons why Main Fire Pump 1 may fail to meet the network demand for
example:
1.
Failure to start
2.
Trip during operation
3.
Faulty pressure switch
4.
Pump failure
5.
Unable to meet flow demand
G.
All of these conditions will detected as a result of low pressure at the Main Pump 2 discharge. In
some conditions, such as failure to provide sufficient flow, Main Pump 1 will continue to operate
during the operation of Main Pump 2. Both pumps shall be stopped automatically when the flow
demand ceases.
H.
2.36
A.
FAULT / FAILURE SCENARIOS

Equipment and control measures shall be included to cater for typically envisaged faults and
failure scenarios. The control system shall take automatic corrective action to protect
personnel, equipment and to maintain supply availability as appropriate in the event of such
situations occurring. The following functions shall be provided as a minimum
1.
Fire Fighting water tank low low level protection

A backup level switch instrument shall be installed in each compartment of the Fire
Fighting water tank. This instrument shall be positioned below all the threshold levels of
the ultrasonic level instruments but above the level where the Fire Fighting pumps
suction may become starved of supply. Detection of a low low level by this instrument in
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an in-service tank shall result in the Fire Fighting pumps being forced to stop and
inhibited from running. The pumps shall not be permitted to run until the level has been
restored above the minimum
2.
Fire Fighting water tank ultrasonic level measurement failure

Action following failure of a level measurement depends on the service selection status
of the associated tank compartments
If the level measurement fails for a tank compartment selected as out of service then no
action is required to be taken
If the level measurement fails for one compartment when both compartments are
selected in service then the control shall continue to operate as normal, on the
assumption that the level in the compartment where the failure has occurred is the same
as the level in the compartment with the healthy level measurement
If the level measurement fails in one tank compartment which is the only one selected as
in-service then the backup high high level switch shall be used to detect when the
motorised filling valve for that compartment should be closed. Further automatic filling
(by opening of the valve) shall inhibited, however manually initiated filling by the
operator shall be permitted either at the MCC HMI or directly at the valve actuator. In
these circumstances the operator shall still be able to monitor the tank level on the local
indicators
3.
Jockey pump failure

A failure of the Jockey Pump during Main Fire Pump operation will have little or no
external effect because the running Main Fire Pump (s) will meet the needs of the
distribution network.
A Jockey Pump failure during a normal non-fire situation will result in gradual loss of the
distribution network maintained pressure. Once the network pressure falls below the low
set point of the Main Fire Pump 1 pressure switch the Main Fire Pump 1 Controller will
demand a start of Main Fire Pump 1. This will result in the network pressure being
quickly restored above the high set point of the Main Fire Pump 1 pressure switch and a
subsequent shutdown of the Main Fire Pump after the minimum run time. Once all
pumps are stopped the network pressure will again begin to fall. This scenario will result
in cyclic operation of Main Fire Pump 1 until the Jockey Pump is restored to operation.
This situation is undesirable because of the cyclic operation of the (much larger) Main
Pump however there is no loss of availability of Fire Fighting water in the event of a
demand arising.
4.
Main Fire Fighting water pump 1 failure

Failure of Main Fire Pump 1 will have no external effect unless the pump is either
running at the time of the failure or is subsequently required to run (by demand from the
pressure switch) whilst unavailable.
In these cases the failure of Main Fire Pump 1 will result in sudden loss of pressure in
the Fire Fighting network. This condition will trigger the operation of the low pressure
switch associated with Main Fire Pump 2 and will cause the Main Fire Pump 2 Controller
to demand a start of Main Fire Pump 2. This condition will be maintained until the
demand for fire water ceases and the network pressure is restored above the high set
point of the Main Fire Pump 2 pressure switch; this will result in shutdown of the Main
Fire Pump 2.
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5.
Main Fire Fighting water pump 2 failure

Failure of Main Fire Pump 2 will have no external effect unless the pump is either
running at the time of the failure or is subsequently required to run (by demand from the
pressure switch) whilst unavailable.
Main Fire Pump 2 should only be required to run during fire events if Main Fire Pump 1 is
unavailable or has already failed. In this case no further pumping capability exists at the
local Central Plant.
2.37
A.
BACKUP OPERATION
Manual Operation
1.
Backup manual control of the Fire Fighting water system in the Central Plant shall be
possible by three methods:
a.
Operator commands given at the CCR control facility.
b.
Operator commands given at the HMI mounted in the MCC panel.
c.
Operator manual control at the Fire Pump Controllers and at motor actuated tank
filling valves.
B.
Operator commands given at either the HMI or at the CCR control facility shall continue to be
subject to the software interlocks implemented in the PLC. The operator shall have full manual
control over the equipment associated with the filling of the storage tank from the HMI or CCR.
However control of the fire pumps from the HMI/CCR shall be limited to the ability to issue
manual start commands only.
C.
Manual control of the Fire Pumps directly at the Fire Pump Controllers shall be subject to the
hardwired interlock for tank low low level protection only. Operation of the pump manual start at
the Fire Pump Controller shall result in immediate DOL starting of the pump.
D.
The operators shall have responsibility for monitoring plant status and operation during periods
of manual control.
E.
System Failure
The following conditions shall generate a Central Plant Fire Fighting water system failed
signal:
F.
1.
Failure of both Main Fire Pumps (when running)
2.
Unavailability of both Main Fire Pumps (not running)
3.
Loss of Fire Fighting network pressure significantly below the lowest

set point
pump
4.
Fire Fighting water supply pumps inhibited by the low level cut-out
switch
start
The Fire Fighting water system failed signal shall be transmitted to the adjacent Central Plant.
This signal shall be used to initiate opening of the network interconnection valves to allow
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support of the local network by the remote Central Plant. These actions shall be taken even if
no fire-water demand is currently present in order to guarantee supply availability when a
subsequent demand occurs.
G.
In the event of receiving a station failed signal from an adjacent Central Plant the control
system PLC shall raise an alarm to alert the local operator to the situation. It is possible in these
circumstances that the Main Fire Pump 1 could run, depending on the ability of the Jockey
pump to maintain the pressure in the expanded distribution network.
H.
Issuing of the orders to the motorised network interconnection valves and monitoring their
operation shall be the responsibility of Central Plant (responsible for overall coordination of all
Central Plant). Control and monitoring these valves is outside the scope of this specification.
2.38
A.
OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS
The PLC control system shall include software and strategies to eliminate where possible and
otherwise minimise detrimental effects of transitions in operation, including:
1.
Bringing Fire Fighting water storage tank compartments into and out of service
2.
Transitions between normal operation and System Failure operation

All the above transitions shall be possible with requiring equipment or controls to be shut
down.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
A.
GENERAL
Inspection & Testing
1.
Inspection and testing of the Fire Fighting Pumping System shall be carried out in
accordance with the requirements of the local fire authority and NFPA 20 Chapter 14.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the ability of his design to achieve compliance
and acceptance and shall assist the Purchaser in obtaining necessary permits to operate
the equipment.
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