LANL Engineering Standards Manual STD-342-100 Chapter 2, Fire Protection

Section D40 Fire Protection Rev. 4, 11/21/13

TABLE OF CONTENTS
D40 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 3
1.0 Application of this Chapter ................................................................................................................ 3
2.0 Acronyms and Definitions ................................................................................................................. 4
3.0 Codes and Standards (required unless otherwise indicated) .............................................................. 5
4.0 Construction ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.0 Design Documentation..................................................................................................................... 10
6.0 Equipment/Piping Identification ...................................................................................................... 10
7.0 Exposure and Natural Phenomenon Hazards Protection.................................................................. 11
8.0 Fire Detection and Alarm (D7050.10) ............................................................................................. 12
9.0 Fire Prevention Features .................................................................................................................. 17
10.0 Installation and Testing ................................................................................................................ 18
11.0 Life Safety Considerations ........................................................................................................... 18
12.0 Pre-Emergency Planning Programs (LANL Responsibilities) ..................................................... 18
13.0 Site Fire Protection Water Distribution ........................................................................................ 19
14.0 Special Fire/Explosion Hazards ................................................................................................... 19
D4010 FIRE SUPPRESSION............................................................................................................... 20
1.0 General ............................................................................................................................................. 20
2.0 Design Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 20
D4030 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES ...................................................................................... 22
1.0 Portable Fire Extinguishers ............................................................................................................. 22
D4040 OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS............................................................................... 22
1.0 Special Extinguishing Systems ........................................................................................................ 22
D4050 COMMISSIONING FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SSCs .................................... 23
1.0 Fire Protection Infrastructure........................................................................................................... 23
2.0 Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems .......................................................................................... 24
3.0 Clean Agent Extinguishing Systems ............................................................................................... 25
4.0 Chemical Extinguishing Systems .................................................................................................... 25
5.0 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems .................................................................................................. 25
6.0 Passive Fire Protection and Life Safety Features ............................................................................ 25
7.0 Life Safety Features ......................................................................................................................... 26

RECORD OF REVISIONS
Rev Date Description POC OIC
0 06/28/99 Fire Protection requirements from the Architectural James Gourdoux, Dennis McLain,
and Mechanical Facilities Engineering Standards, FWO-FP FWO-FE
Volumes 4 and 6, incorporated into this chapter.
1 11/18/02 Changed FEM to LEM. Complete revision and Julia Wood, Kurt Beckman,
addition of endnotes. FWO-FP FWO-SEM
2 10/27/06 Administrative changes only. Fire Alarm Systems Julia Wood, Kirk Christensen,
subsection moved from Ch 7 D5030. Organization
ER-FP CENG
and contract reference updates from LANS transition.
IMP and ISD number changes based on new Conduct
of Engineering IMP 341. Master Spec number/title
updates. Other administrative changes.
3 6/18/08 Added IFC, NM IBC amendments, most stringent Julia Wood, Kirk Christensen,
concept. Protection loss threshold was $1M.

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Occupancy analysis for IBC and NFPA. Added EO-FP CENG

420.1-3, deleted STD-1062. Other minor changes.
4 11/21/13 Incorporated DOE O 420.1C and DOE-STD-1066-12, Jim Streit Larry Goen,
commissioning expectations. Resolved PFITS 2011-
FP-DO ES-DO
504 CA2. Other minor changes.

PLEASE CONTACT THE ESM FIRE POC

for upkeep, interpretation, and variance issues

Section D40 Fire POC/Committee

The LANL Eng Standards are available at http://engstandards.lanl.gov

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D40 GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

1.0 APPLICATION OF THIS CHAPTER

1.1 General

A. The purpose of this chapter of the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) is to provide fire
protection systems that prevent accidents and mitigate consequences; are free from hazard; are
efficient, convenient, and adequate for good service; and are maintainable, standardized, and
adequate for future expansion. Code requirements are minimum requirements that are
augmented by the site-specific requirements in this chapter.

B. All fire protection design, material, equipment, and installations shall comply with site-
specific requirements in this Chapter of the ESM and others as applicable, most notably
Chapter 1 General (especially Section Z10) and Chapter 16 IBC Program.

C. This chapter provides fire protection requirements and guidance for sprinkler piping systems
and specialties downstream of the base of the riser, including the riser backflow preventer.

D. Refer to the ESM Civil Chapter for requirements upstream of the base of the riser, i.e., fire
hydrants, post indicator valves, piping, etc.

E. Refer to Subsection D4050 herein and ESM Chapter 15 Commissioning for expectations for
testing and integrated commissioning of fire protection and life safety features.

This chapters relationship to Chapter 1 is depicted below:

ESM Chapter 1 Section Z10

General Requirements
for all Disciplines

Ch 2 Section D40
Fire Protection
(this chapter)

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2.0 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS

Title Description
AHJ Authority having jurisdiction. The LANL Fire Marshal is the AHJ for this ESM
Chapter; however, engineering standard-related inquiries can be initially directed to the
Standards Program Fire POC.
Design The organization performing the detailed design and/or analysis of a project or
Agency modification (see also P 342 or ESM Ch 1 Section Z10)
Design The person or group responsible for the final acceptability of and changes to the design
Authority of a system or component and its technical baseline (typically the manager of
engineering). (see P 342)
ESM LANL Engineering Standards Manual
FP-DO LANL Fire Protection Division Office
FM Factory Mutual, a nationally recognized testing laboratory
HPR Highly protected risk or improved risk. LANL adopts a comprehensive management
approach to this consistent with property insurance industry expectations that result in
preferred insurance premium status. The design and construction aspects of this
[excerpted from PD 1220.0 definition] are:
substantial facility construction (i.e., fire-resistive and noncombustible), including
interior fire-rated barriers and protection of openings, segregation of hazards and
fire protection systems,
adequate (of sufficient capacity and duration) and reliable fire protection water
supplies,
automatic sprinkler protection where needed,
proper protection of special hazards, including special extinguishing systems where
appropriate, protection of process hazards, and protection of special occupancy
hazards,
supervision of facilities, including remote monitoring of fire protection systems,
control of and protection from severe fire exposures, including the aggregation of
hazards posed by multiple tenants within a single facility, relocatable/temporary
structures and wildland fire

IBC International Building Code

IFC International Fire Code
LAFD Los Alamos County Fire Department
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
UL Underwriters Laboratories

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3.0 CODES AND STANDARDS (REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED)

3.1 General

A. ESM Chapter 1 Section Z10 addresses some of the required codes, standards, CFRs, and
LANL Engineering Standards. It also addresses how they and the ESM are to be applied,
including topics such as precedence of documents, required edition, clarifications and
variances, code of record, design output requirements, and environmental qualification of
equipment.

B. Above and beyond the requirements of Z10, the LANL Fire Marshal, not the POC, must
approve any amendments (clarifications, variations, etc.) to this chapter.

3.2 DOE (Department of Energy) (selected, required Orders, Guides, and Standards)
Comply with the following:
A. DOE O 420.1, Facility Safety, Rev. C (esp. Att. 2, Chapter II) and successors

B. DOE-STD-1212, Explosives Safety

C. DOE-STD-1066, Fire Protection

D. DOE STD-1088, Fire Protection for Relocatable Structures

3.3 Building Code

A. International Building Code (IBC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and the
International Fire Code (IFC),
1. Refer to ESM Chapter 16, IBC Program Section IBC-GEN (App A, LBC) for LANL-
required editions and amendments, including seismic design ground motion values.
B. Follow the most stringent among fire and life-safety requirements of the IBC, IFC, NFPA 101-
Life Safety Code 1, and New Mexico and LANL amendments to these mandates in accordance
with ESM Ch. 1 Section Z10 precedence requirements.

1. Doing so shall be considered to have met the life safety requirements of OSHA
(29 CFR 1910). 2

2. The LANL Fire Marshal is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for resolving what is
most stringent, and any mutually-exclusive conflicts among these documents.

3. Where the above codes refer to AHJ or the Administration Authority for Fire Protection
matters, refer to the LANL Fire Marshal.

1
Per ESM Ch 1 Section Z10 subsection on Codes and Standards (driven by NSEP-TP-1).
2
Basis: PD 1220.0 Fire Protection Program, Section 3.1.2, also J. Streit memo (EMref 24). EMref refers to a
Standards Program internal filing system for hard-to-find references.

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3.4 FM Global (FM) Insurance Co.

A. Guidance: FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets.

B. Current data sheets are available at: http://www.fmglobal.com/ (registration required)

3.5 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

A. National Fire Codes and Standards

B. Listing of current NFPA codes and standards is available at: http://www.nfpa.org/ ; LANL
users have access here.

C. Guidance: Refer to the Fire Protection Handbook and other guides

3.6 Society of Fire Protection Engineers

A. Guidance: Fire Protection Engineering Handbook.

3.7 XL Global Asset Protection Services (XL GAPS) (formerly IRI)

A. Review the FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, and the XL GAPS Guidelines manual
(formerly Industrial Risk Insurers) for additional guidance.

4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Project Conceptual Design Considerations (Guidance)

A. Developing an effective fire protection design and maintaining an effective fire protection
program at a new or modified facility requires consideration of a variety of fire protection
topics at an early stage of any project. These considerations must be continuously revisited
throughout the project with increasing attention to detail until the project is completed. These
project considerations typically remain vital fire protection program elements through the
useful life of the affected facility, and so will remain important beyond completion of a project
after a facility construction project has been turned over to Operations.

B. Following is a brief list of project-related fire protection considerations. Many of these are
addressed in this chapter or other chapters of the ESM; however, the expertise of a fire
protection engineering professional is vital to ensure that all relevant project aspects have been
appropriately considered.
1. Site and Civil Considerations: emergency vehicle and emergency responder
notification/response time and access to the site and the facility, proximity/availability
and condition of fire-fighting water, nearby hazards to emergency responders, emergency
responder pre-incident planning, emergency responder facility familiarity training,
contaminated water run-off mitigation.
2. Operations Considerations: material hazards, materials storage, process hazards, process
utilities, operations procedures and training, facility safety analysis expectations.

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3. Architectural Considerations: size, occupancy, construction materials, construction

techniques, emergency egress, exposure hazards, security considerations, fire separation
between areas.
4. Structural Considerations: materials of construction, fireproofing of structural elements,
deflagration venting, flood/earthquake/snow/wind design.
5. Mechanical/I&C Considerations: fire protection water supply, piped fire protection
systems, pneumatic power and control systems, HVAC systems, smoke control and
smoke management.
6. Electrical Considerations: system controls, detection and alarm, emergency lighting,
primary and backup power, need for electrical equipment rated for hazardous locations.
7. Maintenance Considerations: equipment accessibility, frequency and methodology of
required inspection/testing/maintenance (ITM), special equipment required to perform
ITM.

4.2 General Building Construction Requirements

A. Fire resistance ratings for buildings shall be based on the IBC or NFPA 101 requirements for
occupancy type, size, number of floors, adjacent exposures, etc., whichever is more restrictive
(must evaluate both). Minimum construction for LANL facilities shall be IBC Type II-B or
NFPA 220 Type 11(000). 3

4.3 Construction Materials

A. NFPA 101 and the IBC define restrictions on materials that are used for construction. Specific
restrictions that are important to the discipline of fire protection engineering include the
following:
1. All materials that are to be used as part of a fire protection system, structure or component
(SSC) shall be Listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Approved by FM Global (FM),
or Listed by another nationally-recognized testing laboratory for the specified use.
Guidance: Interior finish materials restrictions (smoke developed and flame spread ratings)
provide assurance that occupants of the structure will have a good chance to exit a
building during a fire emergency. Flame spread rating restrictions help ensure that a fire
will not spread with excessive speed. Smoke developed ratings help to ensure that
occupants will be able to locate and reach exits.
2. Guidance: Fire rating requirements for interior and exterior walls define the robustness of
the structure when exposed to an interior or exterior fire.
B. Field modifications of a Listed/Approved assembly require recertification by the
Listing/Approving agency.

4.4 Fire Areas Guidance

A. Larger structures, structures with multiple areas with different types of hazards, or structures
with multiple types of occupancies (see Section 11.0, Life Safety Considerations) are often

3
DOE O 420.1C, Facility Safety, Ch II 3.c(2)(a), requires noncombustible construction for facility size > 5000 ft2.
Either Type II requirement is considered a reasonable implementation, since neither has a fire resistive rating
requirement for the (1) exterior bearing walls; (2) columns, beams, girders, trusses and arches, supporting bearing
walls, columns, or loads from more than one floor; or (3) floor construction (i.e., 0 hours allowed).

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segmented into separate Fire Areas. A Fire Area is defined by fire rated barriers. The purpose
behind designating a Fire Area is to define the limits of a postulated fire starting within the
Fire Area.

4.5 Fire Barriers

A. Because fire areas are basic to the fire analysis of a building, the fire barriers that separate fire
areas shall be maintained throughout the life of the facility.

B. Where a wall or floor/ceiling is required as a fire barrier, its design shall have been tested in
accordance with ASTM E119 or as described in NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building
Construction.

C. Additional requirements for fire barriers:

1. If fire areas are utilized to minimize potential property loss or mission continuity loss in a
structure, barriers shall have a fire rating of not less than two (2) hours unless justified by
the Fire Hazard Analysis. 4

2. If fire barriers are utilized to segregate or minimize large (i.e., greater than $350,000,000)
property loss potentials within a structure, barriers shall have a fire rating of not less than
three (3) hours. 5

3. Certain types of occupancies within a structure shall be separated from other types of
occupancies in the same structure to provide an increased level of life safety for the
occupants of the structure per the IBC and NFPA 101.

4. Employ fire separation where necessary to separate the bulk of the structure from the
passageways/stairways used to exit from the structure during an emergency to provide
assurance that occupants will be able to safely exit a building during a fire emergency per
IBC and NFPA 101.

5. Provide a fire-rated barrier when identified by a Hazards Analysis as needed to minimize

the consequences of a fire within or outside of a facility.

4.6 Fire Barrier Penetrations

A. When a fire barrier is required for any reason, it shall be maintained in good condition as long
as the structure is in operation. To maintain good condition of a fire barrier, any
openings/penetrations through it shall be appropriately protected.

Guidance: Because the integrity of fire barriers must be maintained for the life-cycle of the
facility, an inventory of facility fire barriers, penetrations, and opening protective
assemblies/devices/systems should be developed and subject to change control. This might
take the form of barrier plans, penetration maps or a database commensurate with the
quantity, complexity and expected rigor applicable to the barriers.

4
DOE-STD-1066-12, Fire Protection, and DOE O 420.1C II 3.c(3)(b).
5
DOE O 420.1C II s 3.c(2)(e) and 3.c(3)(b).

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B. Fire barrier penetrations of all types shall be appropriately sealed to maintain fire barrier
integrity. Seals, or through-penetration firestop assemblies, shall be Listed by UL,
Approved by FM, or Listed by another nationally recognized testing laboratory (reference
ANSI/UL 1479, Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops and ASTM E814, Standard Test
Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops). Where a fire door, fire damper or
penetration seal that is not UL/FM approved is to be used in a fire barrier, it shall still be tested
to support that it provides adequate fire protection, or it shall be reviewed and accepted by a
fire protection engineer (LANL FP Division).

C. Ventilation Penetrations:
1. Ductwork penetrating a fire barrier (of greater than 1 hour fire resistance) shall be
equipped with a fire damper in most cases. The design shall provide fire damper
installation per manufacturers instructions, including provision of sufficient clearance
around the fire damper for the fire damper to function correctly (the thermal expansion
gap around an installed damper must still be protected appropriately). Also refer to
SMACNA Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems. 6
2. Where ductwork penetrates a fire barrier but no fire damper is required, the penetration
shall be provided with a seal around the penetration.
3. To prevent travel of smoke, a listed smoke damper, or a combined fire and smoke damper,
shall be used.
4. Refer to ESM Chapter 6, Section D3040 HVAC Distribution, for additional fire/smoke
damper requirements.
D. Doors:
1. Fire doors shall have the appropriate fire rating (reference NFPA 80, Standard for Fire
Doors and Other Opening Protectives) to maintain the integrity of the barrier in which
they are installed.
2. If a door must remain normally open, it shall be equipped with an appropriate mechanism
to automatically close the door when there are fire conditions on either side of the barrier.
This mechanism shall either be a fusible link allowing the door to close upon high
temperatures, or an electromagnetic switch releasing the door upon smoke detection (in
the vicinity of the door or area protection) or other initiating device actuation (e.g., manual
pull stations, sprinkler system water flow indication, area heat detection). Such
mechanisms shall be UL Listed, FM Approved, or listed by another nationally recognized
testing laboratory for the intended purpose (e.g., fusible link release/closure of fire doors
is not appropriate if the fire door is required for life safety compliance)
E. Other Types of Penetrations:
1. Piping, cable trays, electrical conduits, and wires penetrating fire barriers shall be sealed
using one of a variety of methods. Refer to UL Fire Resistance Directory, Volume II, or
the FM Global Approval Guide, or the listing guide of another nationally recognized
testing laboratory, for listings of fire rated penetration seal assemblies.
Guidance: A simple and acceptable fire barrier penetration seal that should be considered
for sealing of grouted or sleeved concrete masonry units or concrete barriers is grout,
sealed to the full thickness of the penetrated wall or floor.
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2. Where structural steel penetrates a fire rated barrier, that configuration shall be reviewed
by a fire protection engineer (LANL FP Division) to determine if additional fire protection
measures are required 7.
3. Windows through a fire barrier shall be in accordance with NFPA 80, Standard for Fire
Doors and Other Opening Protectives.
Guidance: Fire-resistant (wired) and other approved glass can be used in limited
amounts. Shutters or spray systems can be used to protect window openings in the event
of a fire. Guidance is available from the LANL FP Division.
4. Where a conveyor penetrates a fire barrier, it shall be designed to maintain the fire rating
of the barrier. Guidance on how to accomplish this is available from the LANL FP
Division.

5.0 DESIGN DOCUMENTATION

5.1 Calculations

A. Calculation methods are presented in relevant NFPA codes, and software to conduct the
calculations in accordance with these methods is available. Document and submit calculations
for fire protection systems in accordance with LANL Engineering Procedure AP-341-605,
Engineering Calculations, or equivalent.

1. Refer to Subsection D4010 for hydraulic calculation requirements. Guidance: For

hydraulic calculations associated with nuclear facility sprinkler systems, consult with the
Design Authority to identify additional requirements, if any

B. Determine and document on drawings the occupancy classification by both the IBC and
NFPA 101

C. Existing Facilities: Fire alarm calculations (voltage drop, battery load calculations) are
required whenever a fire alarm system is modified. Refer to Section 8.3 for associated
requirements.

5.2 Construction Documents

A. Preparing SSC Drawings. Comply with the LANL Drafting Standards Manual and the
applicable NFPA code or standard.

B. Seal design per ESM Chapter 1 Section Z10 (Design Output Submittals subsection).

6.0 EQUIPMENT/PIPING IDENTIFICATION

A. See NFPA 13 and ESM Chapter 1 Section 200 and Chapter 6 Mechanical, Section D10-
30GEN for requirements.

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7.0 EXPOSURE AND NATURAL PHENOMENON HAZARDS PROTECTION

A. Adjacent Relocatable Structures: DOE-STD-1088, DOE Standard on Fire Protection for
Relocatable Structures, and NFPA 80A, Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings
from Exterior Fire Exposures, shall be used to determine acceptance criteria for separation
from permanent structures that might represent exposure hazards.

B. Separation distance between hazardous equipment and structures: NFPA 30, Flammable and
Combustible Liquid Code, and other applicable NFPA codes, standards and recommended
practices, such as NFPA 70 and NFPA 37 shall be used to determine required distances.

1. Guidance: Hazardous Equipment (e.g., oil-filled transformers, diesel generators, etc.):

The required separation distance to protect a structure or nearby equipment from
adjacent hazardous equipment typically depends on the type and size of the associated
fire hazard, and on the construction of the building. Also consider the guidance of FM
Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, XL GAPS Guidelines, and other similar insurance
industry guidelines, to determine appropriate separation distances and fire protection.
Oil run-off issues are also addressed as fire protection concerns in the same data sheet
e.g., oil run-off that exposes a different, unaffiliated structure downhill from a
transformer, or lack of oil collection resulting in environmental contamination concerns
(e.g., into the soil, into a canyon with wildland fire issues, etc. LANL FP Division is
available to provide additional guidance.

C. Wild land Fire: NFPA 1144, Standard for Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire, and
the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (ICC), shall be used to determine how to
evaluate the degree of wild land fire hazard for a particular facility. For explosives facilities,
DOE-STD-1212 shall be used to determine special requirements for their protection.
1. As a minimum, a 10-foot-wide space around buildings shall be maintained clear of all
trees. In more heavily forested areas, a 50-foot wide space around buildings shall be
maintained clear of trees (several isolated trees may be acceptable), and the next 50 feet
beyond shall be thinned. In less heavily forested areas, less clearing/thinning may be
acceptable. Consult LANL FP Division for guidance.
2. Guidance: Los Alamos County has a dry climate, intense and frequent lightning storms,
and steep terrains all of which contribute to increased wild land fire hazard. NFPA 1144
also provides different strategies that can be used to reduce wild land fire threat,
including establishing fire breaks around facilities (by thinning or eliminating vegetation
around the facility), providing fire resistive construction for new structures, ensuring
appropriate roadways for emergency vehicle access, etc.
D. Lightning: All explosives facilities, all facilities with a replacement value of $5,000,000 or
more (structure and equipment), and facilities of significant programmatic importance shall be
equipped with lightning protection in accordance with 8:

NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems,

UL 96A, Installation Requirements for Lightning Protection Systems, and

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Los Alamos County experiences intense and frequent lightning storm activity during the summer months, making
lightning protection critical for all high-value or otherwise significant LANL facilities. $5,000,000 threshold from
PD 1220 Section 3.1.3 as specified by DOE O 420.1C II 3.c(2)(c).

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Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) Standard No. LPI-175 Standard of Practice.

When building project is below $5,000,000 threshold, the determination of significant

programmatic importance shall be made by Fire Marshal and facility and programmatic
management prior to subcontracting for design services. 9

Also reference LANL Master Specification Sections 26 4100 series on lightning protection,
and DOE-STD-1212. For additional requirements refer to the ESM Electrical Chapter.

8.0 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM (D7050.10)

8.1 General

A. Provide a fire alarm system in every building or structure of such size, arrangement, or
occupancy that a fire itself might not provide adequate occupant warning. 10 Also provide a
fire alarm system if required by the International Building Code, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code,
or LANL PD 1220, LANL Fire Protection Program, based on the occupancy classification.
Coordinate fire alarm system selection with the LANL Fire Protection Division.

B. Design fire alarm system to meet the applicable requirements of the following codes and
standards and this Chapter of the LANL Engineering Standards Manual:
1. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
2. NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.
3. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
4. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
5. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators
6. ASME A17.3, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators
7. NECA 305, Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices (ANSI).
C. Use the materials and installation methods described in the following LANL Master
Specification Sections:
1. Section 28 3100, Fire Detection and Alarm [use for all new systems]
2. Section 28 3110, Fire Detection and Alarm -- Addition to Existing
D. For new or extensively renovated facilities, provide addressable fire alarm systems. 11

9
PD 1220.0 purpose includes concept of unacceptable interruption of a Department of Energy (DOE) and/or
National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) designated vital program or loss of a LANL-designated mission
critical program or activity as a result of a fire or related event.
10
NFPA 101 (4.5.4 in 2012). A fire alarm system provides a reasonable level of safety by reducing the
probability of injury and loss of life from fire, smoke, and heat in buildings by providing detection, suppression,
and notification functions.
11
The LANL Fire Protection Division has standardized on addressable systems for all new installations due to the
low-initial cost, high capability, inherent communications, and ease of future component addition provided by
such systems.

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E. For additions or modifications to existing systems consult with the LANL Fire Protection
Division to ascertain the appropriate alarm system technology to use. This will determine the
arrangement of the system and the features that must be specified for the control panel alarm
initiating devices, notification appliances, and accessory equipment. Record of this
consultation shall be retained by the project.

F. Provide fire alarm systems with the following NRTL-listed fire alarm components as required
by NFPA 72 and as necessary for a complete system:
1. Fire alarm control panel (FACP) to initiate sequences of operation for fire detection,
notification, building system control, and fire suppression functions.
2. Conduit and wiring to connect the FACP to alarm initiating devices, notification
appliances and auxiliary equipment.
3. Manual fire alarm station at each exit from each floor. 12
4. Area smoke or thermal detectors where required by any NFPA code or standard, the
International Building Code, ASME A17.1 (elevators), or DOE O 420.1C. Note that with
the exception of special facilities such as computer rooms, area smoke or thermal detectors
are not usually required in areas that are protected with automatic sprinkler systems.
Property protection guidance: Area smoke or thermal detection may be provided
throughout a fire area as part of a redundant fire protection system required for the
protection of a large property loss potential (i.e., greater than $150,000,000) per DOE O
420.1C II 3.c(2)(d), and PD 1220. A fire hazards analysis (FHA) will document the
requirements for and the type of fire protection SSCs needed to provide a redundant fire
protection system.
5. Duct smoke detectors and air handling systems shutdown relays where required by
NFPA 90A and NFPA 72. Where duct smoke detectors are installed in difficult to access
locations, a remote test device and indicator light shall be provided in an accessible
location.
6. Connections to sprinkler waterflow alarm switches.
7. Connections to sprinkler system control valve and pressure supervisory devices.
8. Sounder and synchronized signal strobe combination notification appliances.
9. Elevator recall/shunt relays (if the building has an elevator) as required by ASME A17.1.
10. Battery standby capable of operating the fire alarm system under maximum quiescent load
(system functioning in a non-alarm condition with supervisory and trouble signals
operating) for 24 hours, and at the end of that period operating all alarm notification
appliances for not less than 10 minutes. 13
11. Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) to send point-identified alarm,
supervisory, and trouble signals to the LANL Proprietary Fire Alarm System.
12. Conduit and GFE cable from the FACP to buildings main telecommunications room.
13. Surge protection for line power circuits serving the fire alarm system.

12
Requirement for manually actuated initiating devices in NFPA 72 (17.14.8.4 in 2013) overrides any exceptions
that may be provided in NFPA 101.
13
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14. Surge protection for initiation, notification, and signaling circuits that extend beyond the
building or are otherwise exposed to lightning.
15. Surge suppression devices shall be installed in locations that are readily accessible from
grade level to allow routine investigation, maintenance and replacement.
G. In general, each building that warrants a fire alarm system shall have its own fire alarm control
panel. 14

H. Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT) reporting format to the LANL Proprietary
Fire Alarm System shall be Contact ID capable of encoding specific point identification.15

8.2 Functional Requirements for Addressable Systems

A. The system shall identify any off normal condition and log each condition into the system
database as an event.
1. The system shall automatically display on the control panel the first event of the highest
priority by type. The priorities and types shall include alarm, supervisory, and trouble.
2. The system shall have a queue operation, and shall not require event acknowledgment by
the system operator. The system shall have a labeled color coded indicator for each type of
event.
3. The user shall be able to review each event by selecting scrolling keys.
4. New alarm, supervisory, or trouble events shall sound a silenceable audible signal at the
control panel.
B. Operation of any alarm-initiating device shall automatically:
1. Update the control/display as described above.
2. Sound all alarm signals throughout the building. The fire alarm evacuation tone shall be
the ANSI S3.41, Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal three-pulse temporal pattern. 16
3. Turn on all strobe lights throughout the building.
4. Visually and audibly annunciate the alarm condition at the fire alarm control panel.
5. Operate the alarm relay and initiate the transmission of a point-identified alarm signal to
the LANL Proprietary Fire Alarm System over a digital alarm communicator system.
6. Operate control relay(s) to shut down HVAC units serving the floor of alarm initiation.
7. If there is an elevator, operate control relay(s) to return all elevators that serve the floor of
alarm initiation to the ground floor. If the alarm originates from the ground floor, operate
control circuits contacts to return all elevators to the floor above or to a level as directed
by the LANL Fire Protection Division.

14
The connection of several satellite buildings to a single FACP increases system complexity, exposes initiating
and alarm circuits to lightning, and potentially leaves the satellite buildings without fire alarm due to events in
the main building.
15
The LANL Fire Protection Division has standardized on the Contact ID reporting format because it is capable
of transmitting initiating device level alarm information to the Proprietary Fire Alarm System.
16
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8. Shut down power to elevator equipment before sprinkler operation in the elevator
equipment room.
9. Operate other auxiliary devices as required.
C. Activation of a supervisory signal-initiating device shall:
1. Update the control/display as described above.
2. Visually and audibly annunciate the supervisory condition at the fire alarm control panel.
3. Operate the supervisory relay and initiate the transmission of a supervisory signal to the
LANL Proprietary Fire Alarm System over a digital alarm communicator system.
D. The fire alarm system wiring shall be electrically supervised to automatically detect and report
trouble conditions to the fire alarm control panel. Any opens, grounds or derangement of
system wiring and shorts across alarm horn/strobe wiring shall automatically:
1. Update the control/display as described above.
2. Operate the trouble relay contacts to initiate the transmission of a trouble signal to the
LANL central station over a digital alarm communicator system.
3. Visually and audibly annunciate a general trouble condition, on the FACP. The visual
indication shall remain on until the trouble condition is repaired.

8.3 System Design and Documentation

A. Fire alarm systems shall be both designed and installed by fire alarm contractors that are
experienced in their proper design, application, installation, and testing. 17

B. Design Agency shall provide performance specifications based on LANL Master Specification
Section 28 3100 or 28 3110.

C. The fire alarm Subcontractor will provide the services of a qualified fire alarm designer
factory trained for the FACP to be installed on the project. The fire alarm designer shall
assure the completeness and correctness of the fire alarm system design by preparing and
submitting the following for review by the LANL Fire Protection Division:
1. Shop drawings of the FACP indicating location of components, interconnection of
components and connections to alarm initiating, indicating, and auxiliary circuits.
2. Fire alarm riser diagram showing new and existing alarm initiation circuits, alarm
appliance circuits, input/output functions, and communications connections.18 Show all
new and existing fire alarm devices and the corresponding room numbers. Refer to
Standard Drawing ST-D4020-1.
3. System input/output matrix showing the system actions in response to alarm, supervisory,
and trouble conditions. Refer to Standard Drawing ST-D4020-1.
4. Floor plan drawings of fire alarm layout, conduit, and wiring. Show location of all fire
alarm appliances, conduit layout, quantity, and type of wires in each conduit, and interface

17
Refer to NFPA 72 (10.5.1, 5.2, A.24.7.2, Table A.26.1 in 2013).
18
The fire alarm riser diagram and associated input-output matrix show the functional interconnections of initiating
devices, notification appliances, and controlled systems.

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with other systems for functions such as central station signaling, fan shutdown, damper
operation, and elevator recall.
5. Terminal-to-terminal field wiring diagrams for alarm initiating, indicating and auxiliary
circuits; detail the interfaces with other systems; indicate labeling of each fire alarm
system conductor.
6. Conductor size calculations for each alarm initiating, indicating, and auxiliary circuit;
limit voltage drops so that they do not exceed the FACP manufacturers limitations for the
most remote device on each circuit.19
7. Battery load calculations for the FACP and any remote power supply panels and selection
of proper battery size, including specified design margin.
8. Audible alarm signal calculations, or confirmation via testing at the commissioning phase,
for all spaces demonstrating that the design complies with NFPA 72 requirements of
alarm signal a minimum of 15 dB above ambient at all locations, but not over 110 dBA at
any location. 20
9. Selection of initiating, indicating, and auxiliary devices compatible with the FACP.
10. As-built drawings showing all changes to design documents. 21

8.4 Installation

A. Install fire alarm systems in accordance with NECA 305, Standard for Fire Alarm System Job
Practices (ANSI).

B. The FACP DACT will be connected by the LANL Telecommunications Group as follows:
1. In new facilities and where possible in existing facilities, the DACT will be connected to
two separate dedicated analog telephone lines (numbers) on the public switched network.
2. Where two dedicated lines are not available, the LANL Fire Protection AHJ may grant
special permission to use existing voice grade DTMF analog telephone lines within the
protected premises. Preference is low-use telephone lines such as lobby, conference room
or break room numbers. Lines that carry data transmission such as fax machines or data
modems cannot be used. Personal desktop telephone numbers will only be used if no other
low use lines are available. Lines that may be required for emergency use will not be used.
3. Each connection will be made to a loop start telephone circuit that provides a timed
release disconnect.
4. For non-dedicated lines, two RJ31X jacks will be installed in the FACP. One will be
labeled PRIMARY and the other SECONDARY. For the PRIMARY jack cable pair
1 (blue) will be connected to the primary line and pair 2 (orange) to the premise telephone
(if any). For the SECONDARY jack cable pair 3 (green) will be connected to the
secondary line and pair 4 (brown) to the premise telephone (if any).

19
Lesson-learned from several previous fire alarm projects.
20
NFPA 72s Audible Characteristics (18.4.1.2 and 18.4.3.1 in 2013)
21
Accurate design and as-built documentation facilitates maintenance and future system modifications.

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8.5 Acceptance Testing and Inspection

A. Test installed fire alarm system in accordance with Projects version of LANL Master
Specification 28 3100 Fire Detection and Alarm and NFPA 72. 22 Use an inspection and
testing form acceptable to the AHJ. 23

B. Notify the LANL AHJ before conducting acceptance testing and inspection. Furnish a written
statement to the AHJ stating that the system has been installed in accordance with approved
plans and tested in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and the appropriate
NFPA requirements. 24

C. Provide Record of Completion upon successful acceptance test and inspection. 25

9.0 FIRE PREVENTION FEATURES

A. Fire prevention features shall be part of the project plans and specifications just as fire
protection systems would be.
1. Combustion Safeguards on Fuel-Fired Equipment. Follow NFPA 85 and NFPA 86.
2. Heating Equipment for Hazardous Areas. In hazardous (electrically classified) areas,
specify heating equipment suitable for these areas. Use indirect fired heating equipment or
heat exchangers. Also see NFPA 85.
3. Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas. Follow NFPA 70, NFPA 493, NFPA 497,
and NFPA 499. Also follow UL/ANSI 913 where applicable.
4. Laboratories. Follow NFPA 30 and 45 for fire protection requirements applicable to
laboratories using chemicals. Follow NFPA 115 for laser laboratories and operations.
5. Diking/Drainage for Liquids. Design for safe containment of 110 percent of the capacity
of the largest tank. Design shall consider diking, diversionary diking, drainage to catch
tanks, or drainage to a safe location. Also see NFPA 30, NFPA 801, and NFPA 15 annex.
6. Prevention of Potentially Contaminated Firefighting Water Run-off. Follow
NFPA 801 for the design capacity of collection, containment and/or retention features.
Firefighting water shall include both the anticipated quantity of sprinkler discharge and
concurrent manual hose streams deployed by the fire department.
7. Fail-Safe Process Design. Design process equipment to fail safely. For example, heat
sources off, feed valves closed, agitation systems running, cooling water valves open, and
ventilation on. Fail-safe settings and the interlocks that occur upon failure of process
equipment will vary with every process.
8. Process Monitoring and Interlocks. Monitor all parameters of a process that could
contribute to fire or explosion. Parameters to be considered include but not be limited to
pressure, temperature, flow, concentration, agitation, liquid levels and positions of doors
and dampers.

22
NFPA 72 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance chapter (Ch 14 in 2013)
23
NFPA 72 Record of Completion (7.5.6 in 2013).
24
Approvals and documentation per NFPA 72 (7.5.8 in 2013).
25
Concept and form per NFPA 72 Record of Completion (7.5.6 in 2013)

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9. Programmatic Combustible Loading. Design buildings and processes to enable keeping

combustible loading at the minimum necessary for normal operations.

10.0 INSTALLATION AND TESTING

A. System Impairment Process. Follow Criterion 733, Fire Protection System Impairment
Control Program, in the LANL Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manual.

B. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) Criteria. Follow the inspection, testing, and
maintenance criteria outlined in Section 700 of the LANL O&M Manual.

11.0 LIFE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

A. For explosives facilities, comply with additional life safety requirements in DOE-STD-1212.

B. Emergency lighting and marking of the means of egress shall be provided as required by IBC
and NFPA 101. Refer to the ESM Electrical Chapter for additional requirements.

C. Life safety feature guidance:

1. Once the occupancy has been identified, IBC and NFPA 101 specify the life safety features
required for the occupancy. These features ensure that occupants of the building will
have sufficient early warning and sufficient exits to facilitate safe egress from the building.
2. Pay special concern to:
a. Travel distance from any part of the building to the nearest exit;
b. Maximum allowed dead end corridor allowed in the building; and
c. The portion of exit access that is traversed before two separate and distinct paths of
travel to two exits are available (common path of travel).
The limits associated with these features vary by occupancy, and vary for any
occupancy type depending on whether or not the building is sprinkler-protected.
Where sprinklers are provided, the allowed distances related to exit access, generally
increase. The presence of sprinklers provides twofold assurance: first, that a fire will
be promptly controlled, limiting fire and smoke spread; and second, that the exit
pathway will remain protected long enough to get occupants safely out of the building.

12.0 PRE-EMERGENCY PLANNING PROGRAMS (LANL RESPONSIBILITIES)

A. Coordinate with LANL FP Division to provide documentation to LAFD describing a new
facility or changes to an existing facility so that the Pre-Incident Plans can be kept up to date.
Guidance: The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) develops and maintains Pre-
Incident Plans for important LANL facilities, to aid fire fighters in responding to a facility fire.

B. Guidance: Generic guidance on fire water run-off is somewhat addressed in DOE-STD-1066-

12 4.2.5.4, and NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive
Materials, 5.10 Drainage. The DOE has also issued a draft document entitled,
Guidance for Estimating Fire Suppression System Run-off Volume in DOE Nuclear and
Hazardous Substance Locations. Additionally, the Pre-Incident Plans for each facility
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protection water run-off control at a facility (i.e., required by a Documented Safety Analysis),
the facility must monitor firefighting water run-off and will be required to clean up any
resulting contamination. Ensure that Facility Management is aware when a design change
might affect fire protection-related water run-off.

C. Coordinate with LANL FP Division and/or Emergency Operations (EO) to provide up-to-date
information on any changes to an existing facility's physical hazards or hazard configuration,
so that Pre-Incident Plans can be updated. Guidance: Fire fighters may encounter a variety of
different physical hazards at LANL facilities, including radiological, chemical, cryogen, laser,
etc.

D. For new or significantly modified facilities, especially those with an EPHA, coordinate with
the LAFD through EO and FP-DO to ensure that LAFD personnel are provided with
appropriate tours.

E. Evacuation plans and Building Run Sheets are required in each facility at LANL. When
facility configurations are changed the evacuation plans and Building Run Sheets shall also be
changed. Coordinate with Facility Management for evacuation plans. Coordinate with EO for
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F. Provide fire department access roads (e.g., fire lanes) to buildings, fire hydrants, sprinkler
system fire department connections and related equipment in accordance with NFPA 1, Fire
Code, and the International Fire Code (IFC). This includes the marking of and signage for fire
lanes in accordance with LANL Fire Protection Program Manual, FPPM-1220-100, Fire
Department Access.

13.0 SITE FIRE PROTECTION WATER DISTRIBUTION

A. Refer to the Civil Chapter, Subsection G3010, for site requirements.

B. Refer to DOE-STD-1066 Appendix A for design, material, construction, quality assurance and
inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) requirements associated with safety significant (SS)
and safety class (SC) fire protection water supplies.

14.0 SPECIAL FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARDS

A. Special fire and explosion hazards include but are not limited to the following:
1. Warehousing. Follow NFPA 13 and NFPA 230.
2. Gloveboxes, Hot Cells and Filter Plenums. Follow DOE-STD-1066, Fire Protection, and
DOE-HDBK-1081, Primer on Spontaneous Heating and Pyrophoricity. Also follow
NFPA codes relevant to the hazard including, but not limited to, NFPA 30, NFPA 45,
NFPA 318, and NFPA 801.
3. Flammable and Combustible Materials. Follow relevant NFPA codes, including, but not
limited to NFPA 30 and the NFPA codes on flammable gases, oxidizers, peroxides, and
combustible metals.
4. Explosive materials. Follow DOE-STD-1212, Explosives Safety, and NFPA 495.

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5. Paint Spraying/Coating. Follow NFPA 30, NFPA 33 and NFPA 34.

6. Tank Storage of Liquids. Follow NFPA 30 and the appropriate NFPA codes for tank
protective systems, including NFPA 15 and NFPA 16.
7. Information Technology Occupancies. Follow NFPA 70, NFPA 75, and FM Global 5-32
for computing and data processing occupancies; follow NFPA 76 for telecommunications
occupancies.

D4010 FIRE SUPPRESSION

1.0 GENERAL
A. This section provides requirements/guides for sprinkler system piping downstream of the base
of the system riser. This section addresses wet pipe, dry pipe, and pre-action sprinkler
systems. For deluge and other special-hazard systems, refer to Subsection D4040, Other Fire
Protection Systems, below.

2.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide a complete automatic fire suppression system for a new or modified structure where
the maximum possible fire loss (MPFL) exceeds $5,000,000 27 (structure and equipment
replacement, post-fire clean-up, and post-fire recovery costs) or where determined necessary
by the LANL FP Division due to the mission importance of the structure. Such a suppression
system need not be an automatic fire sprinkler system.

1. FP Division decision should be made prior to subcontracting design services.

B. The minimum design area for an automatic sprinkler system shall be 1,500 square feet unless
bounded on all sides by either a 2-hour fire-rated interior barrier or exterior walls.
Hydraulically designed systems shall be designed at least 10 psig or 10% (whichever is
greater) below the water supply curve.

C. Provide a hydraulically designed automatic sprinkler system for protection of an NFPA 13,
Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, Ordinary Hazard Group 2 (OH2) occupancy
as a minimum, except as approved otherwise by the LANL Fire Marshal.

D. Provide a separate fire protection service line inside the building.

E. Provide backflow preventers on all new fire protection system risers and upstream of fire
protection systems containing foam or anti-freeze solutions where connected to a potable
water source. Refer to the ESM Mechanical Chapter, Section D20 subsection on Cross
Connection Control, for additional requirements.

F. Anti-freeze sprinkler subsystems shall be filled with a manufacturer pre-mixed solution of

48% glycerin (GL48).

G. Where concealed spaces are formed by non-combustible construction but contain combustible
materials (cable trays, combustible insulation, piping carrying flammable/combustible liquids,

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etc.), fire protection shall be provided in the space using the same requirements in NFPA 13
for combustible concealed spaces.

H. Provide sprinkler system with a minimum number of control valves. Provide outside stem and
yoke (OS&Y) valves with a tamper switch.

I. Sprinkler systems shall be monitored by a fire alarm panel in accordance with NFPA 72 and
shall report locally and remotely to the LANL Proprietary Fire Alarm System.

J. The design of suppression systems for the protection of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filters shall include testing features that do not require wetting of the filter media.

K. The LANL FP Division will provide water flow test data upon request.

L. Prepare fire suppression system drawings in accordance with the LANL Drafting Standards
Manual and applicable NFPA installation standards.

M. Provide a minimum of 500 gpm for hose stream allowance for water-based fire suppression
systems, unless otherwise required by the Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA) and/or with
concurrence by the LANL Fire Marshal.

N. Provide an initiating alarm device (sprinkler system flow or pressure switch) for each area of
the building protected by sprinklers, to assist the Fire Department in determining the location
of a fire during an emergency.

O. Sprinkler systems designated by documented safety analyses as safety significant (SS) or

safety class (SC) are subject to additional design, material, construction, quality assurance
(QA), and inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) requirements of DOE-STD-1066
Appendix A.

P. The anticipated operation, or inadvertent operation and failure, of the sprinkler system must
not result in the loss of function of other designated SC or SS systems, structures or
components (SSCs).

Q. Standpipe requirements for standpipe system piping downstream of the base of the system
riser:

1. Provide standpipe systems when required by the NFPA Codes or the International
Building Code (IBC). Also provide in structures with extensive or complex interior
layouts, or in structures where exterior doors cannot be held in the open position due to
security or ventilation/radiation safety requirements.28

2. Comply with requirements of IBC and NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of
Standpipe, Private Hydrant, and Hose Systems. Consultation with the LANL FP Division
and the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) on the type and performance of a new
standpipe system is required, with final approval by the LANL Fire Marshal.

3. Design standpipe systems in accordance with IBC and NFPA 14.

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R. Refer to the following LANL Standards for additional requirements. Specs here.
1. Master Specification 21 1313, Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems.
2. Master Specification 21 1316, Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems.
3. Master Specification 21 1319, Preaction Sprinkler Systems.
4. Fire Protection Drawings ST-D4010-1, Sprinkler System Riser Details.

D4030 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES

1.0 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

A. Fire extinguisher types, locations, and signage shall be in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard
for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Information on proposed fire extinguishers shall be reviewed
by the project point of contact in the LANL FP Division prior to purchasing and installation.

B. Guidance: Fire extinguishers are typically furnished by the using group and installed by
LANL's Support Services Subcontractor. Alternately, fire extinguishers may be furnished by
the Project for new facilities.

C. Refer to LANL Master Specification 10 4400, Fire Protection Specialties, for additional
requirements.

D4040 OTHER FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

1.0 SPECIAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

A. Provide special extinguishing systems to protect hazards that cannot be adequately protected
by automatic sprinklers alone. Select the most appropriate combination of detection,
extinguishing agent, and extinguishing system design for the hazard.

B. Follow as applicable NFPA 11, 11A, 12, 15, 16, 17, 17A, 69, 750, 2001 and other applicable
NFPA codes, standards, and recommended practices. Do not install new Halon 1301 systems,
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C. Quickfire FireFoe tubes installed within gloveboxes and other enclosures shall be installed
in accordance with LANL-specified criteria.

D. Refer to the following LANL Standards for additional requirements here:

1. Master Specification Section 21 1326, Deluge Fire Suppression Sprinkler Systems
2. Master Specification Section 21 1339, Foam-Water Systems
3. Master Specification Section 21 2200, Clean Agent Fire-Extinguishing Systems
4. Master Specification Section 21 2222, Self-Activating Clean Agent Fire-Extinguisher
[when issued]

D4050 COMMISSIONING FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SSCS 29

This section provides a general summary of commissioning requirements and expectations for new
and modified fire protection and life safety systems, structures and components (SSCs) installed
with LANL buildings and facilities. This section is intended to augment the basic expectations
described in ESM Chapter 15 Commissioning, provide alignment with Chapter 16 IBC Program,
and provide consistency as recommended within NFPA 3, Recommended Practice for
Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems. NFPA 3
describes a framework for the commissioning and integrated testing processes for the following
active and passive fire protection and life safety SSCs to ensure conformity with the design intent:

(1) Infrastructure supporting building fire protection and life safety SSCs
(2) Fixed fire suppression and control systems
(3) Fire detection and alarm systems, including occupant notification
(4) Remote alarm transmission to the LANL proprietary fire alarm system
(5) Smoke control and management systems
(6) Normal, emergency and standby power systems
(7) Explosion prevention and control/relief systems
(8) Fire-resistant and smoke-resistant assemblies
(9) Opening protective and through-penetration firestop systems
(10) SSCs protecting commercial cooking operations
(11) Elevator systems
(12) Means of egress SSCs
(13) Spill collection/containment, water run-off control features
(14) Process control and safety SSCs
(15) Access control SSCs

Note: In the following, Contractor shall be taken to mean the Subcontractor or subtier
Subcontractor performing the work for LANL.

1.0 FIRE PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Fire protection water supply storage tanks shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance
with NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, and applicable AWWA
standards for potable water storage tanks. Tank manufacturer/erector and/or representative
shall document inspection and commissioning results within an inspection report.

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B. Fire protection pumps and associated appurtenances (piping, valves, pressure maintenance
pumps, controllers, fuel systems, battery systems, testing devices, enclosures, etc.) shall be
inspected and commissioned in accordance with NFPA 20, Standard for Installation of
Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. Documentation of commissioning results shall include a
Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Private Fire Service Mains (suction and
discharge piping to/from the fire pumps), a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Fire
Pump Systems (one for each pump), and manufacturers certified pump test characteristic
curve for validating as-installed performance.
C. Fire protection water supply distribution systems and associated appurtenances (block valves,
pressure reducing valves, control valves and fire hydrants) shall be inspected and
commissioned in accordance with NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire
Service Mains and their Appurtenances, and applicable AWWA standards for potable water
systems where applicable. Testing shall include verification of available fire flow in
comparison with original design calculations. Documentation of commissioning results shall
include a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Private Fire Service Mains.
D. Fire lanes and associated marking and signage shall be inspected in accordance with NFPA 1,
Fire Code, and the International Fire Code criteria for Fire Department Access. Inspection
shall include verification of intended fencing, gates, KNOX key box, fire hydrant, fire
department connection (FDC) and apparatus accessibility.

2.0 WATER-BASED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

A. Automatic sprinkler systems (wet-pipe, dry-pipe, preaction, deluge) shall be inspected and
commissioned in accordance with NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems. Documentation of commissioning results shall include a Contractors Material and
Test Certificate for Underground Piping (lead-in piping), a Contractors Material and Test
Certificate for Above Ground Piping, and a listing of the sprinklers installed within the facility
(posted at the spare head cabinet). The type and quantity of factory-premixed anti-freeze
solution shall also be posted at the control valve of any anti-freeze sub-system.
B. Water spray fixed systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with NFPA 15,
Standard for the Installation of Water Spray Fixed Systems. Documentation of commissioning
results shall include a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping
(lead-in piping), a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Water Spray Systems, and a
listing of the spray nozzles installed within the facility (posted at the spare head cabinet).
C. Automatic foam-water sprinkler systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance
with NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems. Documentation of commissioning results shall include a Contractors Material and
Test Certificate for Underground Piping (lead-in piping), a Contractors Material and Test
Certificate for Above Ground Piping (NFPA 13), a listing of the sprinklers installed within the
facility (posted at the spare head cabinet), and confirmation of the compatibility of the foam
concentrate, foam concentrate storage tank, foam proportioning devices, and sprinkler
heads/spray nozzles.
D. Standpipe systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with NFPA 14,
Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems. Documentation of
commissioning results shall include a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for
Underground Piping (lead-in piping), and a Contractors Material and Test Certificate for
Above Ground Piping.

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3.0 CLEAN AGENT EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

A. Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishing systems shall be inspected and commissioned in
accordance with NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems. Installing
vendor and/or manufacturers representative shall document inspection and commissioning
results within an inspection report, including enclosure integrity testing results.
B. Clean agent (e.g., FM 200, Inergen, Argonite, Novec 1230, etc.) extinguishing systems shall
be inspected and commissioned in accordance with NFPA 12, Standard on Clean Agent
Extinguishing Systems. Installing vendor and/or manufacturers representative shall document
inspection and commissioning results within an inspection report, including enclosure integrity
testing results.

4.0 CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

A. Dry chemical extinguishing systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. Documentation of
commissioning results shall include a Dry Chemical System Acceptance Test Report prepared
by the installing vendor and/or manufacturers representative, including confirmation of any
auxiliary functions/controls and enclosure integrity test results.
B. Wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with
NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems. Documentation of
commissioning results shall include a Wet Chemical System Acceptance Test Report prepared
by the installing vendor and/or manufacturers representative, including confirmation of any
auxiliary functions/controls and enclosure integrity test results.
C. QuickFire FireFoe tubes shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with LANL
project specifications, and shall include documented verification of tube weight, location,
orientation, support, supervision of the pressure switch, and compatibility with enclosure
environment.

5.0 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

A. Fire detection and alarm systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance with
NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Documentation of commissioning results
shall include a Record of Completion. Commissioning shall include proper integration and
functionality of the control unit and remote power supply panels, battery load demands, all
initiating devices, notification appliances and features (e.g., emergency responder
microphones), auxiliary functions (e.g., elevator controls, HVAC controls, fire door release,
smoke dampers, process interlocks, smoke management systems, etc.), NFPA 72-compliant
electrical supervision of fire suppression systems and equipment, remote annunciators, and
alarm transmission to the LANL proprietary fire alarm system.

6.0 PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES

A. Fire-resistant walls, floor/ceiling systems, barriers and partitions shall be inspected in
accordance with the IBC, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 221, Standard for High
Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, to confirm conformity to the design
drawings and specifications. Spray-applied, mastic and intumescent fire-resistive materials and
coatings utilized as components of a fire-resistant barrier are subject to Special Inspection and
Testing as described in Chapter 16 IBC Program.
B. Smoke-resistant walls, floor/ceiling systems, barriers and partitions shall be inspected in
accordance with the IBC and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, to confirm conformity to the design
drawings and specifications.

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C. Fire doors, windows and glazing systems within fire- and smoke-resistant barriers shall be
inspected in accordance with the IBC, NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening
Protectives, and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, to confirm conformity to the design drawings
and specifications. Door hardware, access control and other security features are verified to be
consistent with fire door assemblies and life safety means of egress requirements.
D. Fire dampers, smoke dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers within fire- and smoke-
resistant barriers shall be inspected in accordance with the IBC, NFPA 90A, Standard for the
Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilation Systems, and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, to
confirm conformity to the design drawings and specifications. Where dampers cannot be
provided within ductwork for operational reasons (e.g., exhaust systems), external duct wrap
systems shall be inspected in accordance with NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air
Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, to confirm
conformity to the design drawings and specifications.
E. Electrical and Mechanical penetrations into and through fire- and smoke-resistant barriers
shall be inspected to verify that specified listed/approved through-penetration firestop systems
have been properly installed and labeled in accordance with the IBC, NFPA 101, Life Safety
Code, and NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier
Walls.
F. Spill collection (e.g., oil-filled transformer basins) and fire suppression water run-off
containment/collection features shall be inspected to confirm conformity to the design
drawings and specifications (e.g., NFPA 15, Standard for the Installation of Water Spray
Fixed Systems, NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 801, Standard
for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials, etc.).

7.0 LIFE SAFETY FEATURES

A. Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected (i.e., location/spacing, accessibility, rating,
compatibility with hazards, and signage) in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable
Fire Extinguishers, to confirm conformity to the design drawings and specifications.
B. Means of egress features (i.e., exit access paths, exit enclosures, horizontal exits, stairs, and
doors) shall be inspected in accordance with the IBC and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, to
confirm conformity to the design drawings and specifications. Access control and other
security features shall be verified to be consistent with life safety means of egress
requirements.
C. Emergency lighting and exit signage shall be inspected in accordance with the IBC and NFPA
101, Life Safety Code, to confirm conformity to the design drawings and specifications.
Battery-operated units shall be tested to confirm illumination levels and duration satisfy NFPA
101 Section 7.9 and 7.10 performance requirements.
D. Emergency power systems support life safety-related systems and features shall be inspected
and commissioned in accordance with the IBC, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, and NFPA 110,
Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, to confirm conformity to the design
drawings and specifications. Installing vendor and/or manufacturers representative shall
document inspection and commissioning results within an inspection report.
E. Smoke control and management systems shall be inspected and commissioned in accordance
with the IBC, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, NFPA 92A, Standard for Smoke-Control Systems
Utilizing Barriers and Pressure Differences, and/or NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat
Venting, to confirm conformity to the design drawings and specifications. Commissioning
shall be performed under the direction and supervision of the Engineer of Record and be
documented within an inspection report. Smoke control and management systems are subject
to Special Inspection and Testing as described in Chapter 16, IBC Program.

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