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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this recommended practice is to describe the commissioning process that will
ensure Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems perform in conformity with the design intent.

2.0 Scope
This recommended practice provides recommended procedures, methods, and
documentation for commissioning of active Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems and their
interconnections with other building systems.

3.0 Acronyms & Definitions

3.1 Acronyms

SN Item Definitions
1 PAC Performance Acceptance Certificate
2 SOW Scope of Work
3 AC Acceptance Committee
4 IA Inspection Agency
5 ISD Industrial Security Department

3.2 Definitions

SN Item Definitions

Commissioning is the functional testing process to verify the

1 COMMISSIONING equipment, system or facility is working in accordance to its
design conditions per the approved project scope of work.

To determine conformity to specified or other prescribed

2 INSPECT (WORK) requirements by examination, measurement, testing, analysis or
other methods of assessment.

The process of demonstrating via performance tests (as

applicable) that the facility can operate successfully at the design
PERFORMANCE
3 conditions established by the approved Project SOW. The
ACCEPTANCE
Performance Acceptance Certificate (PAC) is approved when the
facility has met the performance acceptance requirements.

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4 WITNESS (EVENT) To be present at the event and sign attendance and acceptance.

4.0 Validity

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5.0 Responsibilities

The purpose for the initial and re-acceptance inspections, testing and commissioning
is to ensure compliance with approved design documents and to ensure installation in
accordance to this procedure, NFPA and HCIS standard.

5.1.1 All newly installed Fire protection Systems and upgraded Fire protection
Systems shall be inspected functionally tested and shall undergo
commissioning prior to the acceptance and re-acceptance.

5.1.2 Business Unit, Area Owner, Operation and Maintenance representatives, Fire
Department, Loss Prevention Section together with the Technical Services
Department and Project Implementation Department with their HCIS
approved Fire Consultant shall be notified to witness the testing and
commissioning of the newly installed and upgraded Fire Alarm and Detection
System.

5.1.3 A separate approved, certified and experienced testing and commissioning

team, which is not part of the installation team of the HCIS approved Fire
Contractor shall lead the Testing and Commissioning.

5.1.4 Operation and Maintenance, which is the facility owner, Project

Implementation Department together with the HCIS, approved consultant
and Loss Prevention Section-ISD shall attend and witness the testing and
commissioning.

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6.0 Acceptance Test Requirements and Commissioning Procedure

6.1 Water Storage Tanks for Fire Protection Systems
The purpose for the initial and re-acceptance inspections, testing and commissioning is to
ensure compliance with approved design documents and to ensure installation in
accordance to this procedure, NFPA and HCIS standard.

6.1.1 Visual Inspection

Prior to placing the tank in service, a representative of the tank contractor and a
representative of the MARAFIQ shall conduct a joint inspection of the completed equipment.
Initial Acceptance and Reacceptance Inspection – at the request of the concerned
departments through the concurrence of MARAFIQ ISD, with a representative of the tank
contractor. shall be inspected as per the following inspection Table (6.1.1):

Table (6.1.1) Inspection of fire protection water storage tank.

Item
Item Action Required /Method Records
No.
Result Comment
(a) Check for water leakage from all joints,
flanges and fittings.
(b) Check for loose bolts, anchors and fittings
throughout the tank.
(c) Check for any physical damage, including
scratches and dents.
(d) Check for earth subsidence and foundation
water tank
are free from the cracks.
1.1 Exterior body and
(e) Check for any sign of corrosion for all
pipes
external components and surfaces
(f) Check the ladder system is secure and free
from corrosion.
(g) The roofs on water storage tanks are stable
and free of rust.
(h)Verify pipes diameter is comply with drawing
(i)Verify pipe and support condition
(a)The tank interior shall be inspected if there
are any signs of pitting, corrosion, spalling, other
1.2 Interior of the tank forms of deterioration, and local or general
failure of interior coating.
(b)Interior coating is intact
Verify the operation and condition of the float
1.3 Float valve
valve by exercising the valve.
Check the condition and satisfactory operation
1.4 Vents
of vents.

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Table 6.1.1 (Continued)

Item
Item Action Required /Method Records
No.
Result Comment
(a) Check for correct operation and reading of
water level indicator.

(b) Verify all water level indicators (mechanical

and electronic) are operating properly by
Water level exercising the indicator or mechanism.
1.5
indicator
(c)Verify that supervisory water level alarms
installed on tanks provide notification that the
tank water level is above or below an
acceptable level, and connected to the fire
alarm system.
1.6 Signs Check for availability of all Proper signage.
1.7 Control Valve Verify location and condition
Expansion joints Verify location and condition
1.8
(where provided) Check is free from leaks and cracks.
Verify internal moves freely and in good
1.9 Check Valve
condition
Verify location and condition
1.10 Strainers Check the screen and the cover sealing on any
damages prior assembly.
Anti-vortex plate is in good condition and is not
obstructed

1.11 Anti-Vortex Plate. inspection shall verify that the horizontal steel
plate and long radius elbow meet the
requirements of code and are installed in
accordance with nfpa 22.

6.1.2 Testing
Prior to placing the tank in service, Initial Acceptance and Reacceptance Testing – at the
request of the concerned departments through the concurrence of MARAFIQ ISD, with a
representative of the tank contractor. shall be Testing as per the following Testing Table
(6.1.2):

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Table (6.1.2) Testing of fire protection water storage tank.

Item
Item Action Required /Method Records
No.
Result Comment

Coated Steel All coated steel tanks shall be tested for holidays
2.1
Tanks and coating thickness.

Upon completion of the welding of the tank

bottom, it shall be tested by one of the
following methods and shall be made entirely
Welded Steel tight:
2.2 Tanks. (Flat
(a) Air pressure or vacuum applied to the joints,
Bottoms)
using soap suds, linseed oil, or other suitable
material for the detection of leaks
(b)Joints tested by the magnetic particle method
Upon completion of the tank construction, it
shall be filled with water furnished at the tank
Welded Steel
2.3 site by the owner’s representative using the
Tanks (In General)
pressure necessary to fill the tank to the
maximum working water level.

The completed tank shall be tested by filling it

Bolted Steel
2.4 with water, and any detected leaks shall be
Tanks.
repaired
Each pressure tank shall be tested in accordance
with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
“Rules for the Construction of Unfired Pressure
Vessels,” before painting.
The hydrostatic test pressure shall be a
minimum of 150 lb/in.2 (10.3 bar).

2.5 Pressure Tanks. The pressure tank shall be filled to two-thirds of

its capacity and tested at the normal working
pressure with all valves closed and shall not lose
more than 1∕2 psi (0.03 bar) pressure in 24
hours.

A certificate signed by the manufacturer that

certifies that the foregoing tests have been
made shall be provided.

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Table 6.1.2 (Continued)

Item
Item Action Required /Method Records
No.
Result Comment

Embankment-
The tank shall be tested for leakage prior to
2.6 Supported Coated
shipment and after the installation.
Fabric Tanks.

The tank shall be filled with water to the

maximum level and left to stand for at least 24
hours.
The drop in liquid level shall be measured over
the next 72-hour period to determine the liquid
2.7 Concrete Tanks. volume loss. Evaporative losses shall be
measured or calculated and shall be deducted
from the measured loss to determine whether
there is net leakage.
There shall be no measurable leakage after the
tank is placed in service.
Wood tanks shall be filled and tested for liquid
tightness for 48 hours.
2.8 Wood Tanks.
Testing shall be done under the supervision of a
qualified wood tank specialist.
Fiberglass-
The tank shall be pass the Hydrostatic Test
2.9 Reinforced Plastic
(Refer to the procedure below the table)(1)
Tanks

2.10 Float valve Test automatic tank fill valves by lowering the
water level in the tank.
Examine all valves to make sure they remain
2.11 control valve operational.
Check the accuracy and freedom of movement.

2.12 Level indicator Inspect water level for tanks with supervised
water level alarms connected to constantly
attended location.

automatic tank fill The valve shall be actuated automatically by

2.13
valves (2) lowering the water level in the tank

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(1) Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks — Hydrostatic Test Procedures.

1. After the excavation hole is backfilled to the bottom of the influent and effluent piping, influent
and effluent piping shall be sealed off with watertight caps or plugs.
2. The tank shall be filled with water up to 3 in. (76 mm) into the access openings.
3. The water shall be allowed to stand in the tank for a minimum of 2 hours.
4. The tank shall be examined for leakage or drop in water elevation.
5. If the water level drops, plugs or caps sealing off piping shall be checked to see that they are
tight.
6. If tightening is required, more water shall be added to fill air voids back to the standard testing
level.
7. The tank shall show no visible signs of leakage, and the water level shall stabilize within a 2-hour
test period.

(2). Water Tank Automatic Fill Valve Test Procedures.

1. Locate a drain connection for the tank, and check the area surrounding the discharge point to
ensure that there are no obvious conditions that would prevent water from being discharged safely
or cause direct damage in the immediate vicinity. Where the discharge of water is to an
area subject to potential freezing conditions, the facility representative should be advised of the
potential for icing conditions.
2. Initiate drainage of water from the tank, and monitor the automatic fill valve for actuation.
3. Shut down the drainage of the tank.
4. Close the control valve to the automatic fill line.
5. Continue drainage of the tank allowing a sufficient quantity of water to drain to provide for a
measurable refill time for calculation of a refill rate. Depending on the size of the tank, a drop of 1
ft (0.3 m) to 5 ft (1.5 m) should be sufficient. Measure and record the drop in water level from the
normal operating level.
6. Open the control valve to the automatic fill line.
7. Upon establishment of a full flow rate from the automatic fill valve, record a start time and
establish a water level in the tank. Continue to monitor the refill process by recording the elapsed
time to reach a specific increase in water level. Depending on the size of the tank, a rise of 1 ft (0.3
m) to 5 ft (1.5 m) should be sufficient.
8. Allow the automatic fill valve operation to return the tank to the normal operating level.

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