Common use of Fire Protection System Clause in Contracts

Fire Protection System. A. Fire protection is fed from a 6” service from the public water main. An in-line, vertical fire pump feeds two (2) 6” combined standpipes, to provide pressure for the sprinkler system. B. Hose connections for Fire Department use will be provided as required by code for base building only. Piping will be black steel pipe schedule 10 for pipe 2 1/2” and larger and schedule 40 for pipe 2” and smaller. All piping, valves and equipment is UL-Listed and labeled. Tamper switches are provided on all control valves. C. Automatic sprinkler system is supplied from the combination sprinkler/standpipe risers in each stair. The sprinkler systems on each floor is connected to the riser in each stair. All occupied space in the building is fully sprinklered using upright sprinkler heads, at a density in accordance with code. Sprinkler coverage is designed for light hazard protection in core and common areas, ordinary hazard group 1 protection in mechanical and storage areas, and up to ordinary hazard group 2 in tenant lab areas.