SPECIFICATION FOR A TOTAL FLOOD CLEAN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH RHINO™ CONTROL PANEL SYSTEM

1. SCOPE:

This specification outlines the requirements for a Fike MicromistÒ Water Mist Fire Suppression System with automatic detection and control. The work described in this specification includes all engineering, labor, materials, equipment and services necessary, and required, to complete and test the suppression system.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:

The design, equipment, installation, testing and maintenance of the Water Mist Suppression System shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements set forth in the latest edition of the following codes and standards:

1. NFPA No. 750 - Water Mist Fire Extinguishing Systems
2. NFPA No. 70 - National Electrical Code
3. NFPA No. 72 - National Fire Alarm Code
4. Factory Mutual Approval Guide
5. Fike Micromist Water Mist Design Manual, P/N 06-153.

The standards listed, as well as all other applicable codes and standards, shall be used as "minimum" design standards. Also to be considered are the requirements of the "Authority Having Jurisdiction" and good engineering practices.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

The Water Mist Suppression System installation shall be made in accordance with the drawings, specifications and applicable standards. Should a conflict occur between the drawings and the specification, the specification shall prevail.

4. EXCLUSIONS:

The work listed below shall be provided by others, or under other sections of the specification:

1. 120 VAC or 208/220 VAC power supply to the control panel.
2. Interlock wiring and conduit for shutdown of HVAC, dampers and/or electric power supplies, relays or shunt trip breakers.
3. Connection to local/remote fire alarm systems, listed central alarm station(s) or building management system.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

1. MANUFACTURER:

1. The manufacturer of the Micromist Suppression System hardware and detection components shall have a minimum of 10 years experience in the design and manufacture of similar types of suppression systems and can refer to similar installations providing satisfactory service.
2. The name of the manufacturer, part numbers and serial numbers shall appear on all major components.
3. All devices, components and equipment shall be the products of the same manufacturer.
4. All devices, components and equipment shall be new, standard products of the manufacturer’s latest design and suitable to perform the functions intended.
5. All devices and equipment shall be FM approved. U.L. Listing of certain system components is optional.
6. Locks for all cabinets shall be keyed alike.

2. INSTALLER:

1. The installing contractor shall be trained by the supplier to design, install, test and maintain the Micromist Suppression System.
2. When possible, the installing contractor shall employ a NICET certified special hazard designer, level 2 or above, who will be responsible for this project.
3. The installing contractor shall be an experienced firm regularly engaged in the installation of automatic Water Mist, or similar, fire suppression systems in strict accordance with all applicable standards.
4. The installing contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the design, installation and testing of Water Mist, or similar, fire suppression systems. A list of systems of a similar nature and scope shall be provided upon request.
5. The installing contractor shall show evidence that his company carries a minimum $2,000,000.00 liability and completed operations insurance policy. These limits shall supersede limits required in the general conditions of the specification.
6. The installing contractor shall provide proof of his ability to recharge the compressed Nitrogen cylinder(s) within 24 hours after a Water Mist system discharge.
7. The installing contractor shall be an authorized stocking distributor of the Micromist system equipment so that immediate replacement parts are available from inventory.
8. The installing contractor shall show proof of emergency service available on a twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week basis.

3. SUBMITTALS:

1. The installing contractor shall submit the following design information and drawings for approval prior to starting work on this project:

1. Field installation layout drawings having a scale of not less than 1/8" = 1’-0" or 1:1000m detailing the location of all MicromistÒ storage tank(s), pipe runs (including pipe sizes and lengths), control panel(s), detectors, manual pull stations, audible and visual alarms, etc.
2. Auxiliary details and information such as maintenance panels, door holders, special sealing requirements and equipment shutdowns.
3. A separate layout or drawing shall show isometric details of MicromistÒ storage containers, mounting details, and proposed pipe runs and sizes.
4. Electrical layout drawings shall show the location of all devices and include point-to-point conduit runs and a description of the method(s) used for detector mounting.
5. Provide an internal control panel wiring diagram which shall include power supply requirements and field wiring termination points.
6. Graphic Annunciator wiring schematics and dimensioned display panel illustration shall be provided. (Optional device)
7. Complete pressure drop calculations, shall be provided for all Water Mist systems.
8. Provide calculations for the battery stand-by power supply taking into consideration the power requirements of all alarms, initiating devices and auxiliary components under full load conditions.
9. A complete sequence of operation shall be submitted detailing all alarm devices, shutdown functions, remote signaling, damper operation, time delay and Water Mist system operation sequence for each zone or system.

2. Submit drawings, calculations and system component data sheets for approval to the local Fire Prevention Agency, owners Insurance Underwriter and all other Authorities Having Jurisdiction before starting installation. Submit approved plans to the Architect/Engineer for record.