Australian Standards Flashcards
What does AS2118.1 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 1 - General Requirements
What does AS2118.2 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 2 - Drencher Systems
What does AS2118.3 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 3 - Deluge systems
What does AS2118.4 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 4 - Accomodation buildings not exceeding 4 storeys (Residential)
What does AS2118.5 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 5 - Home fire sprinkler systems
What does AS2118.6 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 6 - Combined sprinkler and hydrant system sin multistorey buildings
What does AS2118.8 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 8 - Minor modifications
What does AS2118.9 Cover?
Automatic fire Sprinkler systems: Part 9 - Piping support and installation
In the BCA 2019 Admendment 1 - what year of the following standards are called up (referenced)?
AS2118.1
AS2118.4
AS2118.6
Look up Referenced documents in the BCA for answers.
AS2118.1-2017
AS2118.4-2012
AS2118.6-2012
In the BCA 2016 - what year of the following standards are called up (referenced)?
AS2118.1
AS2118.4
AS2118.6
Look up A1.3 (Documents adopted by Reference) in the BCA for answers.
AS2118.1-1999
AS2118.2-2012
AS2118.4-2012
In the BCA 2006 - what year of the following standards are called up (referenced)?
Look up A1.3 (Documents adopted by Reference) in the BCA for answers.
AS2118.1-1999
AS2118.4-1995
AS2118.6-1995
Residential sprinklers can be called up through few different ways, explain some of the key differences
- AS2118.1-1999 (Special Sprinklers)
- AS2118.1-2017 (Residential LH)
- AS2118.4-1995
- AS2188.4-2012
**Part 1-1999: **
* 6.1m Max Spacing (4.9K Metric)
* Requries sprinkler listing L/m for 4 most remote.
* C/S = 10mm, (21m2), 2.3m max Spacing
* Hydrostatic Test = (Refer to 2118.9 Section 3) 1400kPa or 400 kPa in excess of maximum static working pressure, whichever is greater
**Part 1-2017: **
* Typically 4.9m Max Spacing, (4.9K Metric) (Can go more corridors but in large rooms its better to go 4.9m due to amount of water required / pipe size)
* Requires 4.1mm/min/m2 for the four most remote (4.9x4.9x4.1=98.44 per head, 4 x 98.44 = 393.76 plus)
* Allows for shadowed areas (1.4m2)
* C/S = 15mm,, 8.0k Metric (21m2) 2.4m max spacing
* Hydrostatic Test = 1600kPa or 400kPa in excess of max static working pressure (which ever is greater)
**Part 4-1995: **
* 6.1m max spacing, (4.9K Metric)
* Requries sprinkler listing L/m for 4 most remote.
* C/S =10mm, 21m2
* Hydrostatic test = 1500kPa
**Part 4-2012: **
* 4.9m Max spacing, (4.9K Metric)
* 4 Most Remote but not less than 200L/min
* C/S = 10mm, (42m2)
* Exemptions - Cupboards, wardrobes, pantries, alcoves (less than 3m2), toilets, bathrooms, porches, balconies, carports, walkways, stairs.
* Ancillary areas less tham 75m2 (kitchens, dining rooms, laudries, plant) = 4 most remote
* Ancillary areas more than 75m2 (car parks, retail, dedicated plant rooms) = 8.0K Metric, 3 most remote @ 60L/min.
* Hydrostatic Test = 1400kPa or 400kPa in excess of max static working pressure, which ever is greater.
Name some differences between AS2118.1-1999 & AS2118.1-2017
AS2118.1-1999
- C/S = 10mm
- LH = 48 L/min for 6 most remote
- Balconies = “6m2 and 2m depth”
- Old way of calculating water demands
Area of operation = 5mm/min, OH1 = 72m2, OH2 = 144m2, OH3 = 216m2, OH Special = 360m2 - Exposure protection = 10m (Seciton 3.1.2.1)
AS2118.1-2017
* C/S = 15mm, 80K Metric
* New way to Calculate water demands
LH = 70kPa head pressure for 6 most remote
OH = 60 L/min from no. of sprinklers ind design area, OH1= Design area = OH = 6, OH2 = 12, OH3 = 18, OH3 = 30
* No longer uses terms of Grade 1 to 3 water supply. Now refers to single water supply, Dual water supply.
* Towns main should provide adequate flow for simultaneous operation of sprinkler & hydrants.
* Focus on water conservation with recommendation of recirculation tank fo rSCV test, testing pumps, drain downs.
* Balconies = “6m2 or 2m depth”
* Ommited Areas = High voltage, Silos/bins, Ovens/Kilns, screens/sheilds for wet ends of papermaking, salt baths, metal melt pens, uncovered potable water, commercial cookiing equipment that is protected by AS 3772, Fire Isolated stairways/passageways.
* Exposure protection = 6m (Section 3.2.1b)
* New Sections 11 (High Hazard class systems), 12 (Special Commodities), 13 (Flammable & combustible liquids)
* Car Stacker details (Section 10.6)
What does FDCIE stand for?
Fire Detection Control and Indicating Equipment
A Part 1 System refers to Block Plans, what is the equivalent that Part 4 System refers to ?
Site Plans
