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FOR
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GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
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2022 EDITION
This Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure aims to lay down the minimum testing and
commissioning requirements to be carried out on Fire Service Installation in Government Buildings of
the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Such requirements are applicable to both new
installations upon completion and existing ones after major alteration.
The present edition was developed from the General Specification for Building Services
Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 2022 Edition
that was established by the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD).
Electronic version of this T&C Procedure is to be viewed on and free for download from the
ArchSD Internet homepage. As part of the Government’s efforts to limit paper consumption, hard copies
will not be put up for sale.
The ArchSD welcomes comments on this T&C Procedure at any time since the updating of this
T&C Procedure is a continuous process to tie in with technological advances.
DISCLAIMER
This T&C Procedure is solely compiled for Fire Service Installation carried out for or on behalf of
the ArchSD in Government premises of the HKSAR.
There are no representations, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability of this T&C
Procedure for purposes other than that stated above. Users who choose to adopt this T&C Procedure for
their works are responsible for making their own assessments and judgement of all information contained
here. The ArchSD does not accept any liability and responsibility for any special, indirect or
consequential loss or damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use of this T&C
Procedure or reliance placed on it.
The materials contained in this document may not be pertinent or fully cover the extent of the
installation in non-government buildings and there is no intimated or implied endorsement of the sales,
supply and installation of the materials and equipment specified in this T&C Procedure within the
territory of the HKSAR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Introduction 1
Annex
Annex I Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Fire Service Installation
1. Introduction
The procedures stated in this Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure cover the activities
in preliminary tests and inspections, functional performance tests and the commissioning of
newly completed Installations and existing ones after major alteration. They are so compiled to
facilitate the work of Project Building Services Engineer (PBSE) and Project Building Services
Inspector (PBSI) / Project Electrical and Mechanical Inspector (PEMI), who are appointed as
the Supervising Officer’s Representatives, in the following aspects with respect to testing and
commissioning :
(a) to vet and approve the T&C procedures proposed and submitted by the contractor for
the Fire Service Installation (Contractor);
The Contractor shall carry out the T&C works as detailed in this T&C Procedure.
Supplementary T&C plans may be proposed by the Contractor as appropriate and agreed by
PBSE, e.g. for special equipment supplied and/or installed by the Contractor.
The administrative requirements for T&C works are in general as specified in the General
Specification for Building Services Installation in Government Buildings of the Hong Kong
Special Administrative Region 2022 Edition and all current corrigenda/amendments thereto
published before the date of first tender invitation for the Contract issued by the ArchSD (the
General Specification).
All words and expressions shall have the meaning as assigned to them under the General
Specification unless otherwise specified herein.
(b) to verify that the performance of the installed equipment/systems meet with the
specified design intent and statutory requirements, if any, through a series of tests and
adjustments; and
(c) to capture and record performance data of the whole Installation as the baseline for
future operation and maintenance.
For the avoidance of doubt, depending on the specific demands of individual installation, the
PBSE may require additional or substitute T&C works in regard to any elements in the
Installation other than those indicated in this T&C Procedure.
The purpose of these tests is to ensure that all components and systems are in a satisfactory and
safe condition before start up. Preliminary adjustment and setting of equipment at this stage
shall also be carried out at the same time to pave way for the coming functional performance
tests.
Before carrying out any test, the Contractor shall ensure that the Installations comply with all
relevant statutory requirements and regulations. The T&C works shall also comply with all site
safety regulatory requirements currently in force. In particular, the Contractor shall note the
statutory requirements listed in the General Specification in carrying out the works.
The purpose of functional performance tests is to demonstrate that the Installations can meet the
functional and performance requirements as specified in the Contract. Functional performance
tests should proceed from the testing of individual components to the testing of different systems
in the Installations.
The Contractor may have to make temporary modifications as the tests proceed. The specific
tests required and the order of tests will vary depending on the type and size of systems, number
of systems, sequence of construction, interface with other installations, relationship with the
building elements and other specific requirements as indicated in the Contract. The testing of
systems may have to be carried out in stages depending on the progress of work or as proposed
by the Contractor.
Part of the tests may be required to be carried out in suppliers’ premises in accordance with the
provisions as specified in the Contract.
Any performance deficiencies revealed during the functional performance tests must be
evaluated to determine the cause. After completion of the necessary corrective measures, the
Contractor shall repeat the tests.
If any test cannot be completed because of circumstances that are beyond the control of the
Contractor, it shall be properly documented and reported to the PBSE, who shall then liaise with
the relevant parties to resolve the situation. The Contractor shall resume his testing work
immediately upon the attainment of a suitable testing environment.
Commissioning is the advancement of the Installations from the stage of static completion to
full working conditions and to meet the performance requirements as specified in the Contract.
This will include setting into operation and regulation of the Installations. Fine-tuning of the
commissioned system shall be done by the Contractor to match system performance to the actual
needs of the building occupier more closely.
Statutory tests and inspections required shall include, but not limited to, those specified in the
Codes of Practice for Minimum Fire Service Installations and Equipment and Inspection,
Testing and Maintenance of Installations and Equipment, current edition published by Fire
Services Department, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
(hereinafter refer to as FSDCoP).
Before notifying the appropriate statutory authority for inspection, the Contractor shall arrange
a mock up inspection and test with the PBSE/PBSI to demonstrate the readiness of the fire
service installation for statutory inspection. The mock up test shall be a full inspection test same
as the statutory inspection to be conducted for appropriate statutory authority. The Contractor
shall prepare and make ready all documents required for statutory inspection that will be
examined during the mock up inspection and statutory inspection. The Contractor shall follow
all relevant requirements in the Contract.
Further mock-up test(s) shall be required if the installation fails to meet with the satisfaction of
the PBSE/PBSI in the test. The Contractor should not arrange inspection with the statutory
authority till the satisfactory completion of the mock-up inspection and accepted by the
PBSE/PBSI.
The Contractor shall submit his proposed T&C procedures together with the Testing and
Commissioning Progress Chart shown in Annex I to PBSE for approval.
All inspection and T&C results shall be recorded by the Contractor in the appropriate test record
forms. A complete set of these forms can be found in Annex II.
Data recorded in other formats may also be acceptable subject to prior approval of the PBSE.
Upon completion of all the required T&C works, the Contractor shall complete and sign a
testing and commissioning certificate as shown Annex II to the effect that the agreed T&C
works have been duly carried out.
A functional performance test report covering all measured data, data sheets, and a
comprehensive summary describing the operation of the system at the time of the functional
performance tests shall be prepared and submitted to the PBSE. Deviations in performance as
specified in the Contract or the design intent should be recorded, with a description and analysis
included.
Where required in the Contract, the Contractor shall conduct a final evaluation of the
performance of the Installations, the results of which shall be included in the commissioning
report.
Water systems and circuits shall be tested hydraulically to a minimum pressure of 1,000 kPa or
1.5 times the working pressure whichever is higher applied at the highest point of the system
and held for a period of not less than 15 minutes or the required period as stipulated in the
relevant design standards or FSD Circular Letters whichever is the higher, without leaks
appearing. For automatic sprinkler system, the hydraulic test for all installation pipework shall
be in accordance with the LPC Rules for Sprinkler Installations and the modifications in FSD
Circular Letters.
All pipework shall be thoroughly cleaned and flushed before test. The Contractor shall ascertain
that there is adequate drainage nearby to discharge by large hose in order to ensure flooding of
low level areas will not occur. Where necessary, the Contractor shall provide chemical cleaning
to the pipes. After flushing out the pipework, a flow test shall be performed on the hydrant/hose
reel system in accordance with the requirements of the FSDCoP.
A water supply test with the drain and test valves fully opened shall be made on the sprinkler
system in accordance with the requirements of Loss Prevention Council Rules for Automatic
Sprinkler Installations (including all the LPC Technical Bulletins, Notes, Commentary, and
Recommendation) incorporating BS EN 12845, FSD Circular Letters as required in the General
Specification and all the subsequent amendments by the FSD (hereinafter collectively referred
to as LPC Rules for Sprinkler Installation). An alarm test for at least 30 seconds on the water
gong shall also be carried out by opening the test valve to ensure that it shall sound continuously
after water flow in the system is detected. All controls and air supply system for the pre-action
system, recycling pre-action system and dry pipe system shall also be tested.
An actual water discharge test shall be performed on the long throw sprinkler system/ extended
coverage of sprinkler system/drencher/deluge/water spray/water mist system and for other
automatic fixed installations using water to test the actual system performance. The T&C
procedure of the actual water discharge test shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved
by the Supervising Officer prior to the testing and commissioning.
For street hydrant system without pumps, the Contractor shall test the incoming water supply
pressure at a nearby supply point and at such time as agreed with the PBSE/PBSI before the
commencement of the installation works to establish the adequacy of the water supply pressure.
If the supply pressure is inadequate, the Contractor shall propose remedial measures for the
approval of the PBSE. The Contractor shall find and select the most appropriate nearby supply
point for the test.
The Contractor shall provide whatever hoses or drainage channels required to safely remove the
test water discharged while carrying out these tests in order to ensure that no damage to the
building and property will be caused by the test water.
The Contractor shall submit hydraulic test certificates/reports that shall be signed by the
Contractor's Commissioning Engineer in Charge (CEIC) and by the PBSE or the PBSI who has
witnessed the test. The test certificates/reports shall contain the following particulars: -
Electrical wiring systems shall be tested generally as required by the General Specification,
Testing and Commissioning Procedure for Electrical Installation in Government Buildings,
Hong Kong, issued by the Architectural Services Department, the HKSAR (hereinafter referred
to as EE_TC), and this T&C Procedure. Extra low voltage wiring shall be insulation tested to
a D.C. voltage of twice the normal working voltage of the system. Any tests that are liable to
cause damage to the delicate components such as those incorporating electronic circuits shall
be carried out with the components disconnected.
Smoke detectors shall be checked for correct sensitivity settings by means of manufacturer's
test set and for operation by simulated smoke tests. The smoke detectors shall be tested and
checked for correct settings after every cleaning and right after the occupation of the building.
Rate-of-rise heat detectors shall be tested by gentle application of a heat source such as hair
dryer. Fixed temperature heat detectors must not be tested other than using simulated tests.
Each sensing element of the multi-sensor detectors shall be checked for correct sensitivity
settings by means of manufacturer's test set approved by the PBSE and for operation by
simulated tests.
Soak test of at least 1 week shall be carried out for all automatic detectors at the time after the
completion of all works including fitting-out works and the whole area is cleaned up, normally
at the time of occupation by users or immediately after. Such test shall be deemed to be
successful only if during such period no false fire alarm is occurred or necessary action has been
taken to rectify the causes.
Battery capacity shall be tested by discharging through the alarm circuits and being charged via
the incorporated charger unit. The specific gravity of the electrolyte shall be tested with a clean
hydrometer where applicable. Battery voltage shall be checked.
The Contractor shall arrange power failure load tests to prove proper functioning of the fire
service installation and the associated power supply changeover control during power failure
and fire mode.
The input D.C. supply to the alarm supervisory circuitry shall be checked for correct voltage
and stability such as to match the signal and alarm triggering devices.
For fire alarm direct link to the FSD or FSD's approved centre, the Contractor shall, unless
approved by the PBSE, initiate the fire alarm direct link applications to the appropriate agencies
within 3 months after commencement of the Contract so that the fire alarm direct link will be
The Contractor shall co-ordinate and shall closely monitor the status of completion of fire alarm
direct link and the telephone line before the fire service inspections by the FSD. The Contractor
shall apply for and provide at the Contractor's own cost the required telephone point for
connection of the fire alarm direct link as required. If the Contractor cannot complete the fire
alarm direct link by the date of fire service inspection by the FSD, the Contractor shall be
responsible for providing all necessary manpower and telephone equipment, at the Contractor's
own expenses, solely for the purpose for a 24-hour/day full attendant service to substitute the
fire alarm direct link, to the approval of the FSD and the PBSE, up to the date of the completion
of the fire alarm direct link. The fire alarm direct link shall be tested to the satisfaction of PBSE
and FSD after connection.
Gaseous extinguishing system and manifolds shall be tested in accordance with the relevant
requirements of the General Specification, and all requirements of FSD including FSD Circular
Letters and Fire Protection Notices of the Fire Services Department, the HKSAR (hereinafter
collectively referred to as FSD Requirements and Circular Letters). Pipework shall be tested
for 10 minutes to a minimum of 1.5 times the operating pressure of the system and 1,000 kPa
whichever is larger. A 'puff' test(s) to the installed pipework is required.
The Contractor shall allow carrying out on-site full discharge test after completion of the
installation when required by the FSD to confirm the design conditions can be met and to the
satisfaction of the FSD and approval of the PBSE. Room integrity test should be conducted in
accordance with NFPA 2001 and the statutory requirements. The Contractor shall follow
relevant FSD Requirements and Circular Letters on the requirements of discharge tests. The
Contractor shall refill the gas cylinders with the design agents after the tests and reset all the
equipment after the discharge test.
Each self-contained luminaire, internally illuminated exit sign and central battery system shall
be energised from its battery by simulation of a failure of the supply to the normal lighting for
a period of the rated duration of the battery. During this period all luminaires and/or signs shall
be examined and tested in accordance with BS 5266-1, BS EN 50172, BS EN 1838, BS EN
60598-1, BS EN 60598-2-22, the requirements of the FSD and the Buildings Department
wherever applicable to ensure that they are functioning correctly and properly to the relevant
requirements. All tests required in the FSDCoP and in this T&C Procedure shall be carried out
and recorded.
For those emergency lighting systems with battery and backed up by emergency generators,
each emergency generator shall be started up and allowed to energise the emergency lighting
system for a continuous period of at least 1 hour. During this period all luminaires and/or signs
shall be examined visually to ensure that they are functioning correctly. The start up time of the
generator and the illumination level in terms of 'lux' and 'cd/m2' etc. shall be recorded and the
Contractor shall ensure that the start up time matches with FSD's requirements.
Where indicated that there is emergency lighting installation and/or exit signs in a building
carried out by others and not included in the work under the Installations, the Contractor shall
follow the requirements of the General Specification with particular attention to Clause
8.1.11.1.12. The Contractor shall include the emergency lighting installation and exit signs as
part of the fire service installation in the submission to the FSD with the necessary information
to be provided by the relevant parties.
The Contractor shall carry out full visual inspection, safety check, functional and performance
test for the emergency generator installation. The tests shall include measurement on noise
confirming compliance with the statutory requirements and/or conditions as required by the
Environmental Protection Department, the HKSAR.
After full test of the fire service installations in a building or premises has been carried out, with
all systems connected to the mains electricity supply, the mains electricity supply shall be
switched off to simulate power failure and the emergency generator shall start automatically.
When the emergency generator has gained its capacity and is ready to accept the fire service
load, each fire service installation shall be switched on until all installations are in operating
conditions. If an automatic starting programme or device is provided for controlling the starting
sequence of the equipment using emergency power supply, the programme or device shall be
allowed to operate and test. A 'simultaneous running' test shall then take place and shall last for
a continuous period of 1 hour. During this period, the performance of each fire service
installation shall be monitored and recorded.
After 1 hour of testing, the emergency generator set shall be examined and all instruments,
safety devices etc. shall indicate normal running of the generator.
Where the emergency generator installation is provided as work under the installations, in
addition to the tests required by the FSD, the Contractor shall test and commission the
emergency generator installation complying with the requirements in the Contract.
Where indicated that there is emergency generator installation in the same building carried out
by others and not included in the work under the Installations, the Contractor shall follow the
requirements of the General Specification, with particular attention to Clause 8.1.11.3. The
Contractor shall include the emergency generator installation as part of the fire service
installation in the submission to the FSD with the necessary information to be provided by the
relevant parties.
Hot smoke tests shall be carried out where specified or required by the FSD. The Contractor
shall prepare and submit proposals including all calculations, designs, and computer fluid
The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, facilities, fuels, manpower and the like
for hot smoke tests. The Contractor shall co-ordinate and arrange with the Building Contractor
to provide all necessary temporary protections to the building finishes, parts, fixtures, furniture,
services and other building works during the tests. The Contractor shall submit the details of
such requirements to the Building Contractor in good times before the tests and to the PBSE for
approval. The Contractor shall supply and install all necessary protections and allow all
appropriate provisions to other parts of the building not covered by the Building Contractor so
as not to cause any damage, and to keep any disturbance to the possible minimum to any
occupants or services during hot smoke tests. The Contractor shall co-ordinate with the
Building Contractor and the FSD and shall propose a suitable location and a suitable fire size
according to the proposals approved by the FSD for carrying out the hot smoke tests. The
Contractor shall carry out risk assessments of the hot smoke tests and allow adequate protections
and provisions for the risks. The Contractor shall employ a standby fire brigade including fire
engine from the FSD during hot smoke tests for the purpose of fire safety. The Contractor shall
deem to allow all necessary insurance coverage for the hot smoke tests when such or any part
of it is not covered under the general insurance policy of the Building Contractor for the Site.
The Contractor shall arrange and co-ordinate with relevant parties in carrying out the hot smoke
tests. The Contractor shall employ a qualified professional engineer to arrange the details and
co-ordinate the hot smoke tests. The engineer employed shall be a Registered Professional
Engineer in Hong Kong under the Engineers Registration Ordinance (Cap. 409) in fire, building
services or mechanical discipline (or equivalent approved professional qualifications) with
proof of experience of at least 3 years in hot smoke test and Fire Service Installation
works. The professional status and qualifications of the Registered Professional Engineer shall
also be acceptable by FSD and the Supervising Officer.
Hot smoke tests shall be carried out to verify the effectiveness of the smoke management
systems and the like included in the work under the installations before the compliance
inspections of the FSD. Where hot smoke tests indicate deficiency in any systems, the
Contractor shall rectify them to the satisfaction of the FSD and the PBSE at no additional cost.
Where the smoke management systems are not included in the work under the installations, the
Contractor shall report the deficiency to the PBSE and propose improvement measures. The
Contractor shall submit a detailed test report at the end of each test that shall include all the
measurement results and data, recommendations and improvement measures. A final report
shall be prepared and submitted after the compliance inspections for the approval of the FSD.
Details of the hot smoke test requirement shall refer to the General Specification and FSDCoP.
Tests on fire service installations other than those listed in this T&C Procedure shall be in
accordance with the FSDCoP and FSD Requirements and Circular Letters, and the approved
detailed testing and commissioning procedures proposed by the Contractor and approved by the
PBSE. The Contractor shall propose and submit detailed testing and commissioning procedures
for all fire service installations for approval by the PBSE where such details of testing and
commissioning are not available in EE_TC, FSDCoP and this T&C Procedure. The detailed
testing and commissioning procedures submitted shall be comprehensive and sufficient to
demonstrate the functioning and performance of all the systems and equipment.
Testing and Commissioning Progress Chart for Fire Service Installation (Rev. ) (Note 1)
Dates Remark
(Note 2)
Activities Reference S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
to T&C
Procedure
Clause
1. Hydrant and Hose Reel 3.1
System
Visual inspection
System Readiness for
Hydraulic Test
Functional and
performance test
Submission of test record
Activities Reference S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
to T&C
Procedure
Clause
4. Gaseous Extinguishing 3.4
System
Visual inspection
System Readiness for
Pneumatic Test
System Readiness for
Puff Test
Functional Test
Submission of test record
Activities Reference S A S A S A S A S A S A S A S A
to T&C
Procedure
Clause
10. Emergency Generator 3.10
Installation
Visual inspection
Functional test
Submission of test record
Notes
* Delete as appropriate
(1) Insert revision no.
(2) Insert additional columns as necessary
S - schedule % completion
A - actual % completion
Contract Number :
Contract Title :
Part 2 Declaration
2.1 I certify that the Fire Service Installation as specified in the Contract/Sub-
contract/Quotation at the above location has been inspected, tested and
commissioned in accordance with this Testing and Commissioning (T&C) Procedure
and/or any other procedures as agreed between the *PBSE and the Contractor. The
results are satisfactory in the aspects as mentioned in Part 3 and/or as recorded in
Part 4 of this Certificate, except that indicated in the COMMENTS items.
2.2 I also certify that site tests have been performed in accordance with the requirements
set in this T&C Procedure and that the results are satisfactory. A record of the tests
has been prepared and submitted to the *PBSE.
3.1.2.1 Check:
a) Pipings are suitably connected to the fire pumps, fire hydrants, hose reels *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and fire service inlets.
c) Size and height of the inter-connection header pipe(s) for fire service *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
inlets is correct.
e) F.S. appliance to be provided by FSD to test the system. (to be confirmed *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by FSD)
a) Is an independent town main connection provided for the FH/HR *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installation alone?
b) Does the size of the incoming water pipe from the town mains up to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
supply tank tally with the vertical plumbing diagram approved by W.S.D.
d) Are the ball valves of the water tank readily accessible? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Does the size of the water pump suction water pipe from the tank match *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the size of the pump suction inlet?
g) Are puddle flanges of the same sizes as the water pump suction pipes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Are automatic priming arrangements provided for suction lift condition? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.3.2 Pipework
a) Are water pipes up to 150 mm dia. to BS EN 10255 / ISO 65/ BS EN *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
10217-1 medium grade or other approved type?
b) Are water pipes larger than 150 mm dia. to BS EN 545:2010 Class 64 (dia. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
200 – 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or other approved type?
c) Are U/G water pipes to BS EN 545:2010 Class 100 (dia. 80 -150), Class *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
64 (dia. 200 – 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or to BS EN 10255 / ISO
65 heavy grade or other approved type?
d) Are U/G water pipes protected with two coats of bituminous paint and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wrapped with self-amalgamating tapes and mastics having minimum 55%
overlapping?
e) Are water pipes up to 50 mm dia. operating at working pressure not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exceeding 1600 kPa provided with screw joints?
f) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 50 mm and up to 150 mm operating on *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or below 1600 kPa provided with mechanical pipe couplings or screwed
joints?
g) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 150 mm provided with flanged joints *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and flanged fittings?
h) Are U/G water pipes provided with mechanical pipe couplings or other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved couplings?
i) Are water pipes provided with adequate disconnecting flanges, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical pipe couplings or screwed unions for future ease of
dismantling?
j) Are pipes suitably connected to the fire pumps, hydrants, hose reels and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire service inlets?
k) Are bends of water pipes larger than 50 mm dia. and bends of water pipes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed outside false ceiling/concealed void of long radius type, or as
approved?
l) Are galvanised mild steel sleeves provided for pipes through wall or slab? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through wall or slab *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
n) Are fire rated pipe sleeves provided for pipes through fire rated wall or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
slab?
o) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through fire rated wall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or slab filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
p) Are adequate clearances provided between pipe and sleeve? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Are sleeves projected at least 100 mm above finish floor level and at least *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
150 mm above roof finish
r) Are pipes installed without being embedded in concrete structure? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
s) Are adequate pipe hangers and supports provided as required? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Are pipe hangers and supports rigidly fixed and unbroken? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
u) Are expansion pipe joints provided at location through building expansion *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
joint?
w) Are adequate air vents and drain cocks provided? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
y) Are valves locked at OPEN position with security devices including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
chains, padlocks, tamper-proof serially numbered security tags, and
durable warning labels to prevent tampering/unauthorised operation, and
with a log book to keep track of maintenance services and operation, of
the valves?
z) Are by-pass pipings provided for intermediate booster pumps? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ab) Are isolating cocks/valves provided for pressure gauges? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ac) Are sprinkler heads provided at top of refuse chutes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ae) Are equipotential earth bondings provided for all sections of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pipeworks?
a) Do the layouts of the hydrant tally with the latest approved building plans? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are the hydrant valves individually controlled by wheel operated screw *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valve designed to open in counter-clockwise direction?
f) Is the direction of opening engraved in both English and Chinese on the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wheel of the valve?
g) Are the centre of coupling of hydrant outlets between 800mm and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
1200mm above finished floor level?
h) Is the hydrant outlet provided with bronze caps complete with chains? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) If the hydrant is located in a recess to which a door is fitted, is such door *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fitted with non-lockable pull open handle and with the words “FIRE
HYDRANT ((消防栓), lettering of which shall be of at least 50mm high?
j) Is adequate clearance provided around the hydrant outlet and valve for the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
free use of the hydrant?
k) Is the outlet not obstructing any door opening, or any existing exit route? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
l) Are the hydrants at positions without being concealed by adjacent opened *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
doors?
a) Do the layouts of the hose reels tally with the latest approved building *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
plans?
c) Is the internal bore of tubing not less than 19mm in diameter? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Is the hose reel drum not less than 150mm in diameter? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Is nozzle fitted with simple two-way on/off valve and the valve is not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
spring loaded?
f) Are the control valves of gate type or of simple two-way ball type? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Are the gates valves are closed by clockwise rotation? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Are the rising mains and associated pipework not less than 40mm nominal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
bore?
i) Are the pipes feeding individual hose reel are not less than 25mm nominal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
bore.
l) Are the control valves sited adjacent to the nozzles? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Is the orifice of nozzle not less than 4.5 mm? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Are the control valves and nozzles 1350 mm or less above finished floor *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
level, and for a recessed type hose reel not more than 500 mm from the
surface of the wall?
o) Are guide rings provided for fixed type hose reel? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
p) Is suitable guide ring provided to permit easy withdrawal of the hose reel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tubing?
q) Are the jet nozzles unbroken and housed in glass-fronted cabinet secured *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
under lock and key?
t) Are manual fire alarm call points sited at a prominent position near the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hose reels?
u) Are the manual fire alarm call points not more than 1200 mm above the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
finished floor level?
v) Upon actuation of any manual fire alarm call point in the building, shall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the fixed fire pump come into operation regardless of the zoning of the fire
alarm call point?
w) Are operation instruction notices provided for and adjacent to each of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hose reels?
x) Is the notice clearly marked with the standard wordings in English and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Chinese characters of at least 5mm high in red letters on white background
or vice versa?
z) Can the cradle be swung freely into the corridor or passage when required? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
aa) Is the tubing of the hose reels properly wound round the drum without *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
kinking?
ab) Are the outer faces of the hose reels flush with the wall when the reels are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
not in use?
i) Do such doors cause no undue obstruction and no interference with any *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exit point when in open position?
ii) Do such doors cause no obstruction to the hose being run out in either *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
direction?
iii) Are the doors of the hose reel cabinets or recesses provided without *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
any locks?
iv) Are the doors clearly bear “FIRE HOSE REEL”(消防喉轆) with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
characters of at least 50 mm high?
v) Are control valves and nozzles sited in a discernible and accessible *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
position of not more than 500 mm from the surface of the doors?
vi) Are the operation instruction notices fixed immediately below the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
words “FIRE HOSE REEL” on the outer surface of the doors?
a) Are air relief valves provided for rising mains? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Are draining facilities provided at the lowest points of rising mains? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are the rising mains of the correct sizes? (Industrial/Godown – not less *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
than 100 mm nominal bore, Others – not less than 80 mm nominal bore)
d) Are the rising mains supply the correct number of hydrant outlets (2 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlets per floor for industrial/godown and 1 outlet per floor for other
buildings)?
e) Is each rising main provided with an independent F.S. inlet? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Is there any provision of by-pass for intermediate booster pump? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Is/Are the Header pipe(s) provided to connect the fire service inlets to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
rising mains if there is more than 1 rising main in the system?
i) Is/Are the Header pipe(s) with a maximum height of 30 m above ground *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
level?
j) Are the rising mains interconnected by header pipes of correct sizes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(Industrial/Godown – not less than 150 mm nominal bore, Others – not
less than 100 mm nominal bore).
k) For godown/industrial buildings, is the rising main provided for each *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
staircase with a fire service inlet?
l) Are the number and location of fire service inlets conforming to latest *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved building plan?
Location
Quantity (No(s).)
Pump
Manufacturer
Motor
Pump
Model No.
Motor
Pump
Serial
Motor
Pressure (kPa)
Starting method
b) Is electricity used for driving the pump? If no, please specify. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are alternative means of starting the pump manually, in addition to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manual fire alarm call points provided, where the pump is not electrically
operated?
f) Are starting instructions for diesel driven pump prominently displayed in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the pump room?
g) Are the motor/pump set rotating parts protected by safety guards? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Can the pump just be stopped by switching off at the pump control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed near the pump, rather than by any automatic means?
j) Are manual fire alarm call points wired for starting the pump? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
k) Are the pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
l) Are the fire pump starters wired through a selector switch for duty and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standby pump selection?
n) Are non-return valve(s) provided to prevent water backflow into the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tank?
o) Is pump motor power rated at 20% higher than the required hydraulic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power for the rated flow of the system?
p) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to pump motors with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual and audible indication on the panel with a common fault signal
repeated at the main fire control panel when the pump is locked?
q) Are the status of each fire pump comprising “Power Supply On”, “Pump *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Running” and “Pump Failed” monitored and displayed at the pump control
panel in the pump room?
r) Are such signals repeated to fire control room or a status panel at the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
entrance of the building?
s) Are all fire pumps housed in suitable enclosures and designed solely for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accommodating pumps for fire service installations?
t) Are pump enclosures clearly marked in English and Chinese characters? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
u) Are the pumps enclosures suitably locked to prevent unauthorised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tampering of the pumps?
v) Are doors to pump rooms provided with automatic door closers? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
w) Are pump rooms laid clear of any exit or normal communication routes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
through the premises?
y) Are doors to pump rooms clearly labelled “FIXED FIRE PUMP” (消防 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
泵) *and/or “INTERMEDIATE BOOSTER FIRE PUMP” (中途泵)?
z) Are the running and static pressure at any hydrant outlet not exceeding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
850kPa?
a) Height between the topmost hydrant and the lowest F.S. inlet (m): ____________ _____________
d) Are the pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is one set of intermediate booster pumps consisting of duty and standby *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to feed all rising mains in the same system?
ii) Are two/three pumps of same capacity provided using sequential *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
starting as duty pumps with one standby to achieve required flow and
pressure within 30 seconds?
e) Is the standby pump energised within 15 seconds upon failure of the duty *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump and take over the role of duty pump?
f) Are the motors driving the pumps rated to give 20% more power in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
addition to the hydraulic power required for the rated flow?
g) Are all pumps permanently primed and electrically driven? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h Does the pump continue to run irrespective of power interruption when *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
start button is activated?
i) Are the Start/stop push buttons with pump status indicator lights *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(comprising “power supply on”, “pump running” and “pump failed”
indicators for each pump) and alarm buzzer provided adjacent to the fire
service inlets?
j) Are the above switches clearly labelled in English and Chinese characters *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
“INTERMEDIATE BOOSTER PUMP CONTROL" (中途泵開關掣) of
at least 5 mm high?
k) Are the status of each fire pump comprising “Power Supply On”, “Pump *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Running” and “Pump Failed” monitored and displayed at the pump control
panels in the pump enclosures?
l) Are such signals repeated to fire control room or a status panel at the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
entrance of the building?
m) Are all fire pumps housed in suitable enclosures and designed solely for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accommodating pumps for fire service installations?
n) Are the pump enclosures suitably locked and laid clear of any exit or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
normal communication routes through the premises?
o) Are the pump enclosures clearly marked in English and Chinese *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
characters?
p) Is the intermediate booster pump utilised as the fixed fire pump? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Do the running and static pressure at any hydrant outlet not exceeding 850 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
kPa?
a) Are the fire service inlet couplings between 600 mm and 1000 mm above *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
finished floor level?
b) Are the fire service inlets suitably enclosed and protected? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are the fire service inlets readily accessible by Fire Services personnel? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are the fire service inlet enclosures clearly and permanently labelled “F.S. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
INLET” (消防入水掣) with characters at least 50 mm high?
f) Is each inlet affixed with a metal identification plate raised on engraved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with English and Chinese characters?
3.1.3.9 Miscellaneous
a) Are all pipeworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Is proper identification provided for pipeworks, wirings and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.1.4.1 Pipeworks
a) Are hydraulic tests performed satisfactorily for water tightness of all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sections of the pipeworks? (Test records on Part 4.1 Table 1)
e) Do the pressure reducing valve sets function properly? (Test records on *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Part 4.1 Table 2)
f) Do the gate valves, stop valves and globe valves function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and to Electricity Ordinance
requirements?
a) Do the pumps and motors run at the designed discharge water pressure and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operating electrical current? (Test records on Part 4.1 Table 3)
b) Do the pumps run at an acceptable noise and vibration levels? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Do the pump control switches and indicating lights function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Do the fixed fire pumps come into operation upon actuation of any manual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire alarm call point, regardless of the zoning of the fire alarm call point?
f) Are the status of fire pumps including “power supply on”, “pump running” *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and pump failed” displayed at the pump control panel and repeated at the
main fire service control panel?
g) Do the float switches in the water tanks for controlling the transfer pumps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
h) Do the high and low water level alarms and indications for the water tanks *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
i) Are the temperatures of the pump bearings satisfactorily at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
j) Are the temperatures of the pump motors satisfactorily at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
l) Is water leakage from the pump shafts at an acceptable level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Does the pressure relief valve of the anti-overheating circulating pipe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly? (Operate at _______ kPa)
o) Do the pressure switches controlling the duty and standby pumps operate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly? (Test records on Part 4.1 Table 4)
p) Is the standby pump energised within 15 second upon electrical and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical failure of the duty pump and take over the role of duty pump?
q) Is the duty pump maintained in operation in case of power changeover? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Do the non-return valves of the F.S. inlets function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Do the stop/start buttons, indicating lights and audible alarms for the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
intermediate booster pumps function properly?
a) Can the hose reel tubing be drawn out freely and easily in any direction *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
without obstruction?
b) Are the hose reels capable to cover within 6 m of each part of the occupied *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
area? (Test Records on Part 4.1 Table 5)
c) Are the hose reels capable to project a water jet of 6 m or greater? (Test *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Records on Part 4.1 Table 5)
d) Is the water tightness of the stop valves, nozzles, and tubing connections *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory when the fire pump is running?
a) Is the water tightness of the hydrant outlet satisfactory when the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump is running?
b) Do the flow capacity and pressure test satisfy Fire Services Department’s *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements as the following Table? (Test records on Part 4.1 Tables 6, 7
and 8)
Note:
a) Each hydrant outlet shall have a flow of 450 L/min at a running pressure of not less than 350 kPa.
b) The running and static pressure at any fire hydrant outlet shall in no case exceed 850 kPa.
a) Is an independent town main connection provided for the sprinkler system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installation alone?
b) Does the size of the incoming water pipe from the town mains up to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sprinkler tank tally with the vertical plumbing diagram approved by
W.S.D.?
d) Is an indication given before a water storage level drops more than 10% *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
below its normal fill level?
e) Are the ball valves of the water tank readily accessible? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(ii) Is the pump centre-line not more than 2m above the low water level *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of the suction tank?
(Remark: If the above conditions cannot be fulfilled, the pumps are
in suction lift conditions.)
(iii) Is the nominal diameter of suction pipe under positive suction *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correct? (LH – min. 65 mm dia., OH1&2 – min. 150 mm dia., OH3
& 4 – min. 200 mm dia)
(ii) Is the nominal diameter of suction pipe under suction lift condition *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correct? (LH – min. 80 mm dia., OH1&2 – min. 150 mm dia., OH3
& 4 – min. 200 mm dia)
(iii) Are automatic priming arrangements provided for suction lift *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
(iv) Are sizes of priming water pipes correct? (LH – min. 25 mm dia., *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
OH and HH – min. 50 mm dia.)
(v) Is each water pump provided with an independent priming tank? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(LH – min. 100 litres, OH and HH – min. 500 litres)
h) Is the equivalent length of the suction pipe and fittings not more than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
30m?
j) Are puddle flanges of the same size as the water pump suction pipes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
k) Is a foot valve or check valve fitted to the suction pipe where not less than *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
one-sixth of the effective stored capacity contained below the centre-line
of the pump and the low water level X?
a) Are spacing and location of sprinkler heads in accordance with LPC Rules
regarding :
(xii) Are construction of open ceiling spacing and location of sprinkler *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
heads in accordance with LPC Rules?
1) Open area of ceiling? (Not less than 70% open area including light *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fittings)
2) Dimensions of opening? (Not less than 0.025m or not less than the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
depth of the ceiling)
4) Vertical separation between sprinklers and ceiling? (Not less than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
0.3 m for flat spray sprinkler and not less than 0.8 m for sprinklers
other than flat spray sprinklers)
b) Is there any sheet metal or fire resistance sheet not less than 200mm wide *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and 150mm high located midway between the sprinklers or by using
intervening construction features when there is possibility for adjacent
sprinklers from wetting each other?
c) Are there any baffles with its top edge extend above the sprinkler deflector *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by 50mm to 75mm if the baffles are fitted on the range pipe when there is
possibility for adjacent sprinklers from wetting each other?
b) Are sprinklers of correct nominal K factor in accordance with LPC rules? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are sprinklers of correct temperature ratings? (68oC red bulb for normal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
use, 93oC green bulb for skylight)
d) Are replacement sprinklers provided and completed with cabinets? (LH *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
- 6 Nos., OH - 24 Nos. & HH - 36 Nos. For more than 2 installations,
added 50% to the figures.)
e) Is there a stock of spare sprinklers kept in the Fire Control Room of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
premises adequate for operated or damaged sprinklers?
g) Is the cabinet or cabinets located in a prominent and easily accessible *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
position where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40oC?
h) Are sprinkler guards provided at locations where the sprinklers are at a *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
height less than 2 m from ground level or liable to damage?
i) Are the Nos. of sprinklers installed on the range and distribution pipes in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accordance with LPC Rules?
j) Are sprinklers installed in upright position for either type of pre-action *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installation unless otherwise recommended by the corresponding
manufacturer of the installation?
k) Are sprinkler heads installed in upright position for dry pipe system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installations in cold room?
3.2.1.4 Pipeworks
b) Are water pipes larger than 150 mm dia. to BS EN 545 Class 64 (dia. 200 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
– 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or other approved type?
c) Are U/G water pipes to BS EN 545 Class 100 (dia. 80 -150), Class 64 (dia. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
200 – 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or to BS EN 10255 / ISO 65 heavy
grade or other approved type?
d) Are U/G water pipes protected with two coats of bituminous paint and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wrapped with self-amalgamating tapes and mastics having minimum 55%
overlapping?
e) Are water pipes up to 50 mm dia. operating at working pressure not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exceeding 1600 kPa provided with screw joints?
f) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 50 mm and up to 150 mm operating on *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or below 1600 kPa provided with mechanical pipe couplings or screwed
joints?
g) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 150 mm provided with flanged joints *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and flanged fittings?
h) Are U/G water pipes provided with mechanical pipe couplings or other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved couplings?
i) Are water pipes provided with adequate disconnecting flanges, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical pipe couplings or screwed unions for future ease of
dismantling?
j) Are pipes suitably connected to the sprinkler pumps, sprinkler control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valves and sprinkler inlets?
k) Are bends of water pipes larger than 50 mm dia. and bends of water pipes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed outside false ceiling/concealed void of long radius type, or as
approved?
l) Are galvanised mild steel sleeves provided for pipes through wall or slab? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through wall or slab *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
n) Are fire rated pipe sleeves provided for pipes through fire rated wall or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
slab?
o) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through fire rated wall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or slab filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
p) Are adequate clearances provided between pipe and sleeve? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Are sleeves projected at least 100 mm above finish floor level and at least *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
150 mm above roof finish
r) Are pipes installed without being embedded in concrete structure? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
s) Are adequate pipe hangers and supports provided as required? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Are pipe hangers and supports rigidly fixed and unbroken? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
u) Are expansion pipe joints provided at location through building expansion *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
joint?
v) Are adequate air vents and drain cocks provided? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
x) Are outlet valves on fire service water tanks, sprinkler installation and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
elsewhere as specified locked at OPEN position with security devices
including chains, padlocks, tamper-proof serially numbered security tags,
and durable warning labels to prevent tampering/ unauthorised operation,
and with a log book to keep track of maintenance services and operation,
of the outlet valves?
z) Can all sections of water pipes be drained with the exception of drop pipes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to single sprinklers in a wet installation?
aa) Are the water pipes suitably sloped and drained to the installation drain *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valve as far as practical?
ab) Are the drain points adequate in the installation? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ac) Are drain points connected to the nearest drain for routine testing of all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
flow switches?
ad) Are installation drain pipes and valves of correct sizes? (min. for LH - 40 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mm, OH and HH - 50 mm)
ae) Are correct sizes of drain pipes and valves provided as per LPC rules for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pipeworks to be drained?
af) Are pressure gauges of correct specification and complying with BS EN *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
837-1 or other appropriate standards as per G.S.?
ag) Are isolating cocks/valves provided for pressure gauges? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ai) Are installation control valves in accordance with G.S. and LPC Rules? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
aj) Are main stop valves secured at OPEN position with security devices *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
including chains, padlocks, tamper-proof serially numbered security tags,
and durable warning labels to prevent tampering/unauthorised operation,
and with a log book to keep track of maintenance services and operation,
of the valves?
ak) Are main stop valves placed at proximity to an entrance to the premises? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
al) Are location plates for main stop valves provided with correct wording *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and character sizes?
am) Are each set of alarm valve and alarm gong provided with identification *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
label and number?
an) Is the total equivalent length of water pipe between alarm valve and alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
gong 25 m or less?
ao) Is the centreline of alarm gong higher than 6 m above the point of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connection to the alarm valve?
aq) Are equipotential earth bondings provided for the pipeworks? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ar) Have the electric monitoring type subsidiary stop valves given visual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
signals back to the fire alarm control and remote indicating panel to
identify the status of subsidiary stop valves at open/close state with
security devices?
as) Have the security devices installed with warning labels and serial numbers *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and complied with the requirements of FSD Circular Letter No. 4/2010
and as approved by the Supervising Officer?
at) Has the Contractor adopted the sprinkler subsidiary stop valves *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
management system in accordance with the requirements of FSD Circular
Letter No. 4/2010 on subsidiary stop valves?
a) Is the installation pressurised with air within the pressure range *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recommended by the alarm valve manufacturer and shall not exceed 400
kPa?
c) For cold room application, do automatic means provided to automatically *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
shut down the air circulation fans when the sprinkler system operates?
d) Is air-supply pipework fitted with pressure relief valve, non-return valve, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
stop valve (normally open), suitably sized restrictor, and by-pass with stop
valve (normally strapped and padlocked closed)?
e) Is the air-supply pipework connected to the installation above the normal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
priming water level of the dry alarm valve?
f) Are air compressors equipped with automatic off-loading devices to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
depressurise the compressor prior to start up?
g) Are air-supplies to sprinkler installations possessing a cold store dried by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
passing through a suitable air dryer or freezer?
h) Is the restrictor in the air-supply pipework correctly sized to limit the mass *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
flow of air from the air supply to the installation, so as to avoid delay of
water discharge from the open sprinklers?
i) Is filter provided at the upstream of the non-return valve and restrictor? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Are restrictors made from non-corrosive materials such as austenitic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
stainless steel or copper alloy having orifices with rounded edges?
k) Are distribution and range pipes of terminal range configuration (Gridded *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and looped configurations of pipework are not allowed)?
l) Is a test facility provided at the end of the hydraulically most remote range *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pipe on the installation, consisting of a 32 mm nominal diameter pipe and
quick-acting test valve, with an outlet nozzle equivalent in size to the
smallest sprinkler in the installation?
m) Is the quick-acting test valve located in an easily accessible position and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
secured in the closed position with a suitable strap or chain?
o) Does the sprinkler installation in the dry-pipe mode comply with the
following?:
(i) have an internal volume of air-filled pipe not exceeding : *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Or
(ii) discharge water from the test facility within 60 seconds of opening *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the quick-acting test valve when the installation is in the normal
stand-by condition.
a) Is the sprinkler installation pipework charged with air under pressure in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the
installation alarm valve, which shall not exceed 400 kPa for any standby
condition and monitored to give the visual indication and audible alarm
for a fault signal on reduction of the air pressure?
b) Does the pre-action system control panel comply with the requirements of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
BS 5839-1 where appropriate and incorporate the necessary relays, timers,
key type switches, alarm and trouble lights essential to the operation of the
system?
c) Does the control panel employ printed circuit boards for the components *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and is completely factory wired and ready for connection on the Site?
d) Is pre-action alarm valve operated by either of two independent solenoid *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valves or actuator mechanisms?
e) Are the pre-action control panel relays and circuitry operating the pre- *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
action alarm valve solenoid valves or actuator mechanisms duplicated and
wired such that no single fault or failure shall render the installation
inoperable?
f) Does the fire detection system used to activate a pre-action sprinkler *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system comply with the appropriate parts of BS 5839-1where appropriate
and the following items
(i) Each room or compartment protected by sprinklers shall have *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sufficient fire detectors to initiate release of the pre-action
installation without the operation of any detectors external to the
room or compartment or located within equipment.
(ii) Fire detection systems employing coincidence connection (requiring *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a response from two detectors to initiate operation of the pre-action
alarm valve) may be used with Type A and Type B pre-action
installations. (Consideration shall be given to actuating the pre-
action alarm valve on operation of a single fire detector where fast-
developing fires may occur).
(iii) Any two detectors of a group of detectors which may initiate the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operation of the pre-action alarm valve shall be separately connected
to independent wiring circuits.
h) Is the volume of stored water supplies increased by the volume of the total *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pre-action installations?
i) Is the time between multiple pre-action installations tripping and water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
discharging from any remote test valve on the installations under
consideration not exceeding 60 seconds?
a) Is the complete installation, including all equipment, components and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wiring, approved by LPCB and accepted by the Fire Services Department
(FSD)?
c) Are the major components of each recycling installation consist of, but
not limited to, the following :
(x) Air supply system including air compressor, piping and fittings *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are all the components LPCB approved as an integral part of the recycling *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installation?
1) Is the heat detector a heat sensitive, normally closed, electrical *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector which shall operate at a fixed temperature?
4) Are the detector units connected with low smoke fire resisting *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cable to the control panel?
5) Is the heat probe stainless steel and the top colour coded for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
temperature set point and spacing?
6) Is the conduit box attached with the detector fire and explosion *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
proof and made of copper free aluminium with threaded conduit
connections and adaptors provided for detector cables?
7) Do the detectors have a 60 oC detection rating which can monitor *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
up to a maximum of 149 m2 of area under optimum conditions
of a smooth ceiling?
8) Are the detectors spaced for not more than 12 m apart and 6 m *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
from walls or as approved?
1) Is the whole re-cycling preaction system wired with fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
resisting cables?
2) Does the fire resisting cable consist of copper conductors and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
withstand 815 °C temperature for at least 30 minutes?
3) Are the binding tapes used with the cables flame retardant? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
4) Are the cables installed in cable trays or other approved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
supports, and be fastened by approved fasteners or clamps
specially designed and constructed for the purpose?
5) Does the fire resistance cable comply with the Clause 26.2 of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
BS 5839-1 for fire detection and fire alarm systems or other
international standards which is acceptable to the Director of
Fire Services?
1) Does the control panel incorporate the necessary relays, timers, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
key type switches, alarm and trouble lights essential to the
operation of the system?
2) Does the panel employ printed circuit boards for the components *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and completely factory wired and ready for connection on the
Site?
3) Does a key operated control located on the side of the control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel allow the re-cycling preaction system to be operated as a
cycling pre-action system with the electrical detection circuit in
service or as a dry system without the electrical detection circuit
in service?
5) Is the control panel incorporate a system tripped light and a low *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
air pressure light?
6) Is a key operated thermal test button provided on the panel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
which act to open the detector circuit momentarily to cycle the
system?
7) Does a reset button on the panel reset the timer and alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuits after system operation?
1) Is a valve trim box provided to house electrical terminal blocks, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
24 Volt D.C. solenoid valves, and pressure switches necessary
for the operation of the recycling installation?
3) Does it have a full opening door of 180° minimum for easy *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
access to all components?
1) Is the flow control valve a quick opening, differential diaphragm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valve with a spring loaded floating clapper?
2) Does the flow control valve facilitate manual or automatic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
on/off control?
4) Is the flow control valve used as pressure reducing valve to limit *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or conserve water flow?
2) Does each air supply system of the recycling installation consist *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of a compressor, pneumatic actuators, air maintenance devices,
pressure monitoring valves, controls, wiring, copper pipework
and fittings, and all other necessary accessories for the operation
of the system?
4) Is the compressor direct driven type with no belts or gears, and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compatible with air maintenance devices and other system
components for effective operation, with no special source of air
required?
5) Is the compressor complete with thermal protection, air filters, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
safety relief valve and other protective provisions?
7) Is the air maintenance device equipped with pressure switch, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
restrictor check valve, strainer, bypass valve, etc. for the
optimum operation of the system, and enable the compressor to
be started under load?
8) Does the device provide a balancing means to minimise on-off *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cycling of the compressor and the need to rapidly relieve the
system pressure to the actuation point?
Location
Quantity (No(s).)
Manufacturer Pump
Motor
Model Pump
Motor
Motor
Pressure (kPa)
Starting method
a) Is electricity used for driving the pump? If no, please specify. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are alternative means of starting the pump manually where the pump is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
not electrically operated?
e) Are starting instructions for diesel driven pump prominently displayed in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the pump room?
f) Are the motor/pump set rotating parts protected by safety guard? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Can the pump just be stopped by switching off at the pump control not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed near the pump, rather than by any automatic means?
i) Are the pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Are the fire pump starters wired through a selector switch for duty and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standby pump selection?
l) Are non-return valve(s) provided to prevent water backflow into the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tank?
m) Is pump motor power rated at 10% higher than the required hydraulic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power?
n) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to pump motors with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual and audible indication on the pump control panel with a common
fault signal repeated at the main fire service control panel when the pump
is locked?
o) Are the status of each fire pump condition comprising “Power Supply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
On”, “Pump Running” and “Pump Failed” monitored and displayed at the
pump control panel in the pump room and repeated at a panel in the fire
control room or at the main entrance of the building?
p) Are the diesel sprinkler pump sets installed with the manually operated *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
shut down mechanism labelled as “SPRINKLER PUMP SHUT-OFF” 終
止花灑泵運行?
q) Has each switch for the dedicated power supply to an electric sprinkler *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump motor labelled as “ SPRINKLER PUMP MOTOR SUPPLY - NOT
TO BE SWITCHED OFF IN THE EVENT OF FIRE ” 花灑泵電源供應
– 在火警發生時切勿切斷電源?
r) Are doors to pump rooms clearly labelled "SPRINKLER PUMP" (消防 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
花灑泵)?
s) Are doors to pump rooms provided with locking devices? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Are doors to pump rooms provided with automatic door closers? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
v) Are intermediate booster pumps provided where the height between the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
topmost sprinkler heads and the lowest sprinkler inlet is in excess of 60
m?
w) Is the intermediate booster pump utilised as the dual purpose sprinkler *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump?
x) If so, is pressure reducing valve set installed in duplicated and normally *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
open position between pump suction pipe and sprinkler inlet?
y) Are the intermediate booster pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is one set of intermediate booster pumps consisting of duty and standby *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in the same system?
ii) Are two/three (one as standby) intermediate booster pumps of the same *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
capacity provided to achieve required flow and pressure within 30
seconds?
z) Do the intermediate booster pumps continue to run until it is stopped *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manually when start button is activated?
aa) Are start/stop push buttons with pump running indication light and buzzer *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided adjacent to the fire service inlet?
3.2.1.9 Miscellaneous
a) Are all pipeworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Is proper identification provided for pipeworks, wirings and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.2.2.1 Pipeworks
a) Are hydraulic tests performed satisfactorily for water tightness of all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sections of the pipeworks? (Test records on Part 4.2.2 Table 1)
a) Is the air-supply pressure-relief valve set to relieve at a pressure of not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
more than 500 kPa in excess of the air pressure requirement of the
installation dry alarm valve?
b) With the installation valve primed in the ready position, is it possible to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fully pressurise the installation in one hour, at any time?
a) Does the fire detection system automatically give an alarm at the fire alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control and indicating panel, pre-action system control panel and any
repeater panels and operate two independent LPCB certified solenoid
valves or actuator mechanisms either of which shall release (Type A or
Type B) pre-action alarm valves?
(i) The duration of the battery stand-by power supply shall be at least *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
72 hours. After the 72-hour stand-by period, the stand-by power
supply shall be capable of operating the pre-action control panel and
solenoid valve or actuator to release the pre-action alarm valve.
(ii) The pre-action control panel shall initiate operation of the pre-action *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
alarm valve immediately in the event of a fire alarm system fault
(including a failure of the primary and stand-by power supplies)
which result in failure to execute the appropriate actions in the event
of fire.
(i) Indication that any stop valves down-stream of the installation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control valve set are fully open;
(ii) Audible and visual warnings at the pre-action control panel that any *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
monitored stop valve is not fully open;
(iii) Audible and visual warnings at the pre-action control panel that the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cover to a condition indicator switch has been removed;
(iv) Audible and visual warnings at the pre-action control panel of short *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuit or disconnection of the leads of any solenoid valve or actuator
which is energised to open;
(v) Audible and visual warnings at the pre-action control panel of short *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuit or disconnection of the primary power supply, the secondary
power supply or any battery charger associated with the operation of
the pre-action system.
a) Heat Detector
(i) When a detector is heated to the temperature set point, does a *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical switch open and break the series circuit interrupting the
flow of current?
(ii) When the temperature drops below the set point, is the circuit re- *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
established? At 420 °C sustained ambient temperature, does the tell-
tale tab drop away, indicating possible detector damage?
b) Mode of Operation
(ii) Water discharge cycling to be controlled by heat detectors installed *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
at the roof or ceiling which operate as an electrical interlock causing
the water flow control valve to open and close. A timer to be
provided to delay closure of the flow control valve for a
predetermined period of at least 5 minutes in each cycle after
lowering of the temperature of the heat detectors.
(iii) The fire alarm bell to continue to sound until the reset button is *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
pushed. Should the temperature build to the trip point of any
detector during any phase of the cycle, the system will continue to
flow or immediately start the flow of water to the fire.
c) Control Panel
(i) Does system operation or low air pressure activate the corresponding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
light and the audible trouble alarm and other alarms required which
can be silenced by ON/OFF switches?
(ii) Is the whole recycling installation designed and constructed as a fail- *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
safe installation?
(iii) If the detector circuit and/or pressurised air are unavailable for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
service, will the system turn into an ordinary automatic dry pipe or
wet pipe system?
(iv) Do all alarms except the low air pressure alarm operate constantly *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
unless shut off and cycling features are negated?
d) Air Supply
(i) Is the compressor operated by means of air pressure switches *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed on the main pipe?
(ii) On detecting air leakage reduced to a predetermined value, does the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compressor automatically cut-in, and cut-out after the air pressure
has been built-up adequately?
(iii) Does the compressed air system allow the recharging of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recycling installation manually after the sprinkler system has been
operated and the actuated sprinkler heads are replaced?
a) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and to Electricity Ordinance
requirements?
a) Do the water pumps and motors run at the designed discharge water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pressure and operating electrical current? (Test records on Part 4.2 Table
2)
b) Do the water pumps run at an acceptable noise and vibration levels? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Do the water pump control switches and indicating lights function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly?
e) Do the float switches in the water tanks controlling the water pumps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
f) Are the temperatures of the water pump bearings normal at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
g) Are the temperatures of the pump motors normal at running condition? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is water leakage from the pump shafts at an acceptable level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
k) Does the pressure relief valve of the anti-overheating circulating pipe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly? (Operate at kPa)
l) Do the pressure switches controlling the jockey, duty and standby pumps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operate properly? (Test records on Part 4.2.2 Table 3)
m) Are the pumps fully operational within 30 sec. after starting? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Does the change-over from duty to standby pump complete within 30 sec.? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(Change-over in ___ sec.)
o) Do the control, signal indication and start/stop of intermediate booster *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pumps follow similar requirements on fire hydrant/hose reel system of
FSDCoP?
a) Do the non-return valves of the sprinkler inlets function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Is each sprinkler inlet complete with a metal identification plate raised or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
engraved with English and Chinese characters and is there any clearly and
permanently indication at the frontage of each sprinkler inlet enclosure
marked with Chinese and English characters “SPRINKLER INLET” (花
灑入水掣) of at least 50mm high?
a) Do the flow switches for zone operating indication and alarm function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly? (Test records on Part 4.2.2 Table 4)
b) Does the water alarm for each installation valve operate when the test *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valve is opened?
c) Do the high and low water level alarms and indication for the water tanks *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
d) Are the alarm valves and subsidiary stop valves signals indicated at the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
main fire service control panel?
a) Do the installation pressure and flow rate at each installation valve comply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the LPC Rules requirements? (Test records on Part 4.2.2 Tables 5
and 6)
3.3 Manual and Automatic Fire Alarm System and Fire Alarm Control System
3.3.1.3 Detectors
b) Smoke detector :
c) Multi-sensor detector :
d) Flame detector:
Type : Bell [ ]
Yodalarm [ ]
Horn [ ]
Siren [ ]
Electronic sounder [ ]
Others [ ]
(please specify ________________ )
3.3.2.1 Detectors
(use separate sheets or computer printouts in full accordance with the above format if the space is not sufficient for
inserting all the zones)
3.3.3.1 General
3.3.3.1.1 All fire detection and equipment are conformed to FSD’s requirements. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.1.2 All individual components of a fire alarm system including detectors and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the control panel are mutually compatible.
3.3.3.1.3 Operating instructions showing the fault indication or correct action that *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
shall be taken in the event of a fire are provided adjacent to the alarm
annunciation panel.
3.3.3.1.4 Diagrammatic representation of the building, showing at least the building *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
entrances, the circulation areas, the escape routes and the division of zones
is provided on or adjacent to the alarm annunciation panel.
3.3.3.1.5 As-fitted zoning schedule is provided adjacent to the alarm annunciation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel.
3.3.3.1.6 Log book is provided adjacent to the alarm annunciation panel. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.2 Detectors
3.3.3.2.1 Appropriate types of detectors are provided in areas as indicated on the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved building plans.
3.3.3.2.2 Detectors are provided in areas as indicated on the endorsed FSI plans. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.2.3 Detection zonings are properly labelled at the alarm annunciation panel. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.2.4 In the floor(s) where sleeping risk exists (e.g. hotel, guesthouse, hospital,
hostel, etc.):
(a) Heat detector is used in kitchen and electrical and mechanical plant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
room.
(b) Smoke detector is used in other areas except toilets, bathrooms and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
staircases where sprinkler is provided.
3.3.3.2.5 Detectors are provided according to basement according to the approved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
building plans.
3.3.3.2.6 Intrinsically safe or flameproof detector is used in the environment which *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
may have the presence of explosive or flammable gas and within
potentially hazardous areas..
3.3.3.2.7 The aggregate floor area covered by any single detection loop circuit is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
≦ 10,000 m2 calculated on those portions of the premises installed with
fire detectors.
3.3.3.2.8 The aggregate floor area covered by a single detection zone is ≦ 2,000 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m2 calculated on those portions of the premises installed with fire
detectors.
3.3.3.2.9 Remote indicating lamps are provided outside the doors of rooms to show *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visually the position of the fire detection signal for search distance > 30
m.
3.3.3.2.10 Remote indicating lamps outside doors (near door exit) are provided for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detectors installed inside rooms if doors are likely to be locked.
3.3.3.2.11 Remote indicating lamps are provided for detectors in inaccessible areas *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
such as ceiling voids or floor voids, if addressable text display in
conjunction with layout plans is not provided adjacent to the control and
indicating equipment.
3.3.3.2.12 All the remote indicating lamps are installed with name plates engraved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with “Fire 火警” and graphic symbol showing the locations they serve.
The wordings and graphic symbols are in full compliance with the FSD
Circular Letter No. 6/2021.
3.3.3.2.13 Detectors are provided for horizontal void ≧800mm high. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.2.14 Detectors are provided for horizontal void < 800mm and with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
following conditions:
(a) the void is such that extensive spread of fire or smoke, particularly
between rooms and compartments, can take place before detection;
or
(b) on the basis of a fire risk assessment, the fire risk in the void is such
as to warrant protection of the void.
3.3.3.2.15 Clear space below each detector is ≧500mm except inside ceiling and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
floor voids and areas with no horizontal dimension greater than 1m.
3.3.3.2.16 Point smoke detector is installed within the general ceiling height limit of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
10.5m.
(Note: ≦10% of ceiling height may exceed this limit and ≦12.5m)
3.3.3.2.17 Heat detector is installed within the general ceiling height of 9m for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector conforming to BS EN 54-5, Class A1 and 7.5m for conforming
to other classes of BS EN 54-5.
(Note: ≦10% of ceiling height may exceed this limit and ≦10.5m)
3.3.3.2.18 Under flat ceiling, horizontal distance between any point and the nearest *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
heat detector is ≦5.3m.
3.3.3.2.19 Under flat ceiling, horizontal distance between any point and the nearest *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke detector is ≦7.5m.
3.3.3.2.20 In corridors ≦2m wide, heat detectors are sited at intervals of ≦10.6m or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
≦5.3m from end wall.
3.3.3.2.21 In corridors ≦2m wide, smoke detectors are sited at intervals of ≦15m *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or ≦7.5m from end wall.
3.3.3.2.22 In detector installation, ceiling obstructions >10% overall ceiling height *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are treated as wall.
(Note: Within horizontal voids, obstructions >10% of the height between
structural floor and structural ceiling are treated as wall regardless of the
void location)
3.3.3.2.23 In detector installation, partitions or storage racks reaching within 300mm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of the ceiling are treated as wall.
3.3.3.2.24 Detectors are mounted ≧1m from any air inlet of forced ventilation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system.
(a) a series of small cells (honeycomb ceiling), detector spacing is in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accordance with Figure 11 & Table 1 of BS 5839-1
3.3.3.2.26 Detector(s) is provided under intermediate horizontal surfaces such as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ducts, loading platforms and storage racks in exceed of 3.5m in width and
whose undersurface is in excess of 800mm above the floor (other than
when the side of the duct or structure is in excess of 800mm from the wall
or other ducts or structure).
3.3.3.2.27 Other than point type smoke and heat detectors, the following detectors *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are installed within ceiling height limit as specified in Technical
Guidance or according to manufacturer’s standard and specification.
3.3.3.3.1 An alarm sounder (weatherproof type) is installed at the external/outside *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of the building (near the main entrance or the “Fire Service Access Point”
as per FSD Circular Letter No. 6/2021).
3.3.3.3.2 An alarm sounder is provided near the control and indicating equipment. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.3.3 One alarm sounder is provided within 2 m of each hose reel point. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.3.4 The system is incorporated with at least two alarm sounders and each fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compartment is provided with at least one sounder. (Note: Meaning of fire
compartment is as defined in the Code of Practice for Fire Safety in
Buildings published by the Buildings Department, the HKSAR)
3.3.3.3.5 All alarm sounder cases are painted in red colour and clearly marked *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
“FIRE ALARM” “火警” in white colour. The height of all the English and
Chinese wordings shall not be less than 10 mm and 15 mm respectively.
3.3.3.3.6 A clearly labelled facility is provided at or near the alarm annunciation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel to enable silencing of alarm signals.
*Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.3.7 A clearly labelled facility for evacuate control is provided on or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
immediately adjacent to the control equipment to enable fire alarm
sounders to be started.
3.3.3.3.8 Each system incorporates at least two fire alarm sounders. At least one *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sounder is provided in each fire compartment.
(Note: Meaning of fire compartment shall be as defined Code of Practice
for Fire Safety in Buildings)
3.3.3.4.1 Zoning of manual call points is at least one zone per floor or storey. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.4.2 One manual call point is located at each of the following equipment/locat *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ion.
3.3.3.4.3 The travel distance for finding a manual call point is ≦ 30 m. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.4.4 For exit opening ≧12m in width, two manual call points are provided *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
within 2m from each end of the opening before the exit (or before the
entrance lobby if such lobby leads only to the exit).
3.3.3.4.5 Manual call points are fixed at a height of about 0.9-1.2m above the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
finished floor level.
3.3.3.4.6 Manual call points are surface mounted or semi-recessed mounted as per *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manufacturer’s design.
3.3.3.5.1 VFA signal lamps are labelled “FIRE ALARM” “火警”. The height of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
English and Chinese characters is not less than 10 mm and 15 mm,
respectively.
3.3.3.5.2 Visual alarm signal is in the form of red flashing light. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.5.3 VFA flashing light is visible to normal eyesight in all areas required to be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protected.
3.3.3.5.4 Each compartment is provided with at least one VFA signal lamp. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.5.5 One VFA point is located near every hose reel. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.5.6 Distance between any two VFA points is ≦60m. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.5.7 Areas to be covered by VFA system are in full compliance with the appro *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ved building plans and the Design Manual: Barrier Free Access of Buildi
ngs Department.
(a) NFPA 72 or
(b) BS 5839-1
(a) D.C. supply source with back-up supply by battery; or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(b) A.C. supply source with secondary supply from emergency generator; *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or
(c) A.C. supply source with secondary supply from the main electricity *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
supply obtained before the main supply switch.
3.3.3.5.10 The mounting height of VFA is not less than 2.1 m. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.6.1 Time related system and/or transmission delay unit are/is provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.6.2 Time related system and/or transmission delay unit are/is approved by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
FSD.
3.3.3.6.3 An indicator light is provided on or adjacent to the control and indicating *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equipment showing the working or silent hours state of the system.
3.3.3.6.4 A manual override switch is provided on or adjacent to the control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equipment for de-activating the time related system when the building is
unoccupied.
3.3.3.7.1 The alarm annunciation panel is located in an area on the ground floor and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in the immediate vicinity of the building entrance easily to be accessed by
the FSD or in the building’s Fire Control Centre/Room.
3.3.3.7.2 Repeater panels are provided at different entrances or other points of entry *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to be used by the FSD in accordance with the approved building plans.
3.3.3.7.3 Where the control and indicating equipment is installed in a severe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
weather environment, a weatherproof protective enclosure with adequate
ventilation is provided to protect it from being damaged by high humidity
and water.
3.3.3.7.4 Zone indications are provided at the control and indicating equipment. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.7.5 All the alarm and zone indications are displayed in both Chinese and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
English so that the origin of the alarm and zone positions in relation to this
building can be easily, quickly and unambiguously identified.
3.3.3.7.6 Manual call point and detection zone indications are given at the control
and indicating panel even if addressable text information is available, by
one or a combination of the following:
(a) LED indicators.
3.3.3.7.8 The wirings are compatible with the type of control panel as recommended *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by the panel manufacturer.
(2-wire system/4-wire system/twist pair/……………….)
3.3.3.8.4 Circuit supplying fire alarm system is not protected by a residual current *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
device unless this is necessary to comply with the requirements of the
Code of Practice for the Electricity (Wiring) Regulations published by the
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, the HKSAR (hereinafter
referred to as EECoP).
3.3.3.8.6 Connections to the mains supply is via an isolating protective device (e.g. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
an isolating switch-fuse, circuit-breaker etc.) reserved solely for all the fire
service installations.
3.3.3.8.7 Every isolator, switch and protective device, other than the main isolator *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for the building that can supply for the fire alarm system is properly
labelled as appropriate :
All warning labels are engraved in white letter/ character with red colour
background. The height of all the English and Chinese wordings is not less
than 10 mm and 15 mm respectively.
3.3.3.8.8 Normal and standby battery supplies can each be capable of supplying the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
maximum alarm load irrespective of the condition of the other supply.
3.3.3.8.9 Power supply equipment for multiple occupancy buildings is sited in an *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
area of common access.
3.3.3.9.1 The entire system is conform to the requirements of EECoP. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(d) extra low voltage supply from an external power supply (charger/
battery) to the system; or
(e) final circuit providing low voltage mains supply to the system.
(4) cables rated at 300/500V (or greater) that provide the same degree of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
safety to BS 7629
(5) fire resisting cables of other international standards acceptable to FSD *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for use in fire alarm and detection system;
(please specify: )
(Note: for option (5) above, FSD and ArchSD approval/acceptance
letter shall be provided);
(6) cables exempted from the fire resisting requirements as per the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Remarks section in Appendix I of FSD Circular Letter No. 2/2017.
3.3.3.9.3 Cables other than MICS cable complying with BS EN 60702 or steel wire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
armoured cables complying with BS 7846 shall be mechanically protected
if :
3.3.3.9.4 Mechanical protection is provided to the cables by one of the following *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
methods :
3.3.3.9.5 Conductors carrying fire alarm power or signals are separated from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conductors used for other systems by one or more of the followings :
3.3.3.9.6 All joints, other than those within system components, in a cable is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
enclosed within junction boxes labelled “FIRE ALARM” “火警警報”
engraved in white letter/character with red colour background. The height
of all the English and Chinese wordings is not less than 10 mm and 15 mm
respectively to avoid confusion with other services.
3.3.3.9.7 All conductors are having a cross-sectional area ≧1mm2. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.9.8 Fire alarm cables are separated from cables of other services. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.3.9.9 Cables carrying power in excess of extra-low voltage are segregated from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
extra-low voltage fire alarm circuits.
3.3.3.9.10 The colour of fire alarm cables are limited to ≦2 sets (4 nos.) of common *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
colours and one of the colours is red.
3.3.4 Testing
3.3.4.1 Detectors
3.3.4.1.1 Upon actuation of any detector in the building, the correct audio/ visual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
warning device for the fire alarm and detection system is initiated.
3.3.4.1.2 The sensitivity of all heat/smoke/flame detectors is correctly adjusted/ set *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and checked in full accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.3.4.2.1 Upon the actuation of the detector or manual call point, alarm shall be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
given by alarm sounders installed near the main building entrance or
“Fire Service Access Point” as per FSD Circular Letter No. 6/2021 and
the alarm annunciation panel.
3.3.4.2.2 Background noise (N) likely to persist for a period longer than 30 seconds. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.4.2.3 For domestic building, the minimum sound level of alarm sounders is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
measured at 3 m from the inside of the main entrance door with all
windows fully opened and all doors shut off at all flats/units and the result
is,
…………………………… dB(A) which is :
3.3.4.2.4 For buildings other than domestic building, the minimum sound level of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
alarm sounders is measured at 3 m from the inside of the main entrance
door with all windows fully opened and all doors shut off at all rooms/
premises and the result is,
…………………………… dB(A) which is :
3.3.4.2.5 For all the guestrooms of hotels/guesthouses and bedrooms of student *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hostels, the fire alarm sound level measured right below the sounder
base(s) of smoke detector and at 1m above floor level with all the
guestrooms/bedrooms windows fully opened and doors closed is
>65dB(A) or >5dB(A) above background noise.
3.3.4.2.6 For premises designed for public entertainment, retail and similar *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
premises, in which the sound pressure level of music >80dB(A), the music
is muted automatically when a fire alarm signal is given.
3.3.4.2.7 Failure of the power supply to the secondary sounders shall result in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
silencing of the noisy machines.
3.3.4.2.8 Sounding sequence of alarm sounder operation complies with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements stipulated in FSD Circular Letter No. 4/96, Part VIII. Item
4.
3.3.4.3.2 Upon actuation of any manual call point in the building, the fixed fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump serving the corresponding block comes into operation regardless of
the zoning of the manual call point.
3.3.4.3.3 Upon actuation of any manual call point in the building, the correct audio/ *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual warning device for the fire alarm and detection system is initiated.
3.3.4.3.4 The delay between operation of a manual call point and the giving of an *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
“Evacuate” signal in the alarm zone within which the manual call point is
located shall be ≦ 3 seconds and others shall be ≦ 10 seconds.
3.3.4.4.1 All VFA flashing light is visible to normal eyesight in the required *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protected areas when the fire alarm system is actuated.
3.3.4.4.2 VFA signal is clearly distinguishable from any other non-fire service *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual signals.
3.3.4.5.1 Audio, visual alarms for the fire detection and alarm system, signals for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system/ detector/ manual call point/ sounder fault and signals to all the
ancillary equipment are given correctly at the control and indicating
equipment.
3.3.4.5.2 Direct telephone line (DTL) to the FSCC/authorised service provider‘s *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Computerized Fire Alarm Transmission System (CFATS) is functioning
properly.
(please state DTL no.: ………….………………)
3.3.4.5.3 The following panel functions and switches are working properly : *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.4.5.4 Two simultaneous faults on a manual call point or fire detector circuit shall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
not disable protection within an aggregate area greater than 10,000 m2
calculated on those portions of the premises installed with fire detectors.
3.3.4.5.5 Detector solely using as actuating devices for fire service systems such as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire shutter, VAC control, fixed installations other than water, fixed
installations using water, pressurisation system, and smoke extraction
systems are linked to the Computerised Fire Alarm Transmission System
(CFATS) through DTL.
(Note; This linking is not a mandatory requirement from FSD)
3.3.4.5.6 For addressable type alarm annunciation panel, a facility/provision is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided so that individual detector can be tested without either sounding
an alarm or requiring the complete system to be disabled to prevent such
an alarm.
3.3.4.5.7 A fault indication is given at the CIE within 100 seconds of the occurrence
of any of the following conditions:
(a) short circuit or open circuit in any circuits serving manual call points *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or fire detectors;
(b) the removal of a manual call point or a fire detector that is designed to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
be detachable;
(c) short circuit or open circuit of any circuits serving fire alarm devices; *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(d) short circuit or open circuit of any wiring between any power supply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
that is in a separate enclosure and the equipment to which it supplies
power;
(e) any earth fault that is capable of preventing the system from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
performing;
(f) the rupture of any fuse, or the operation of any other protective device, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
that affects the ability of the system to perform;
(g) a short circuit or open circuit in the wiring between separate control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and/or indicating equipment that is provided;
(h) a short circuit or open circuit in the wiring between main and any *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
repeat control and/or indicating equipment (such as a mimic diagram)
that is provided;
(i) a short circuit or open circuit in the wiring between control equipment *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and any separate enclosure of equipment used for transmission of
alarm signals to an alarm receiving centre;
(j) removal from its circuit of a fire alarm device that is designed to be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detachable.
3.3.4.5.8 A fault indication is given, within the times indicated below, in the event
of any of the following:
(a) failure of the main power supply to any part of the system (within 30 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
min. of occurrence);
(b) failure of the standby power supply (within 15 min. of occurrence); *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(c) failure of the battery charger (within 30 min. of occurrence); *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(d) reduction of the battery voltage to less than the voltage specified in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
BS EN 54-4 at which a fault warning shall be given (within 30 min.
of occurrence).
A fault on one circuit should not affect any other circuit; a single short *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circuit or open circuit fault should neither disable protection with
aggregate floor area of more than 2,000 m2 nor more than one floor of a
building; and two simultaneous faults on one circuit should not disable
protection within a gross floor area of more than 10,000 m2.
i) Protection area ≤ 2,000 m2, a single short circuit or open circuit *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fault on the linear heat detection cable should not disable
protection.
ii) Protection area > 2,000 m2, duplicate linear heat detection cables *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with its associated control panels should be provided.
(c) Fire alarm sounders and/or visual alarm device where applicable:-
A single open circuit or short circuit fault on any circuit on any floor that *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
serves fire alarm sounders and/or visual alarm device where applicable
should not disable operation of fire alarm sounders and visual alarm
device where applicable on the adjacent floor below and the adjacent
floor above.
3.3.4.6.1 For occupied premises, the standby battery is sufficient to maintain the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system in operation for at least 24 hours, plus at least 30 min. for operating
in the maximum “alarm” condition and capable of actuating the fire
service installation as required.
3.3.4.6.2 For unoccupied premises, the standby battery is sufficient to maintain the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system in operation for at least 24 hours plus the maximum period likely
to be unoccupied or for 72 hours in total, whichever is the less, plus at
least 30 min. for operating in the maximum “alarm” condition and capable
of actuating the fire service installation as required.
3.3.4.6.3 In buildings with standby generator that serves the fire alarm system for 6 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hours standby capacity, the capacity of the standby battery is sufficient to
maintain the system in operation for at least (24 – 6) = 18 hours, plus at
least 30 min. for operating in the maximum “alarm” condition and capable
of actuating the fire service installation as required.
3.3.4.6.4 The normal or standby supply is indicated by a green indicator at the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
indicating equipment.
3.3.4.6.5 Each of the normal supply and the standby supply is capable of supplying *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the maximum alarm load of the system under all conditions.
3.3.4.7.1 Insulation test of all installed cables and wiring is made at 500 V D.C. and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
all insulation resistance between conductors, between each conductor and
earth, and between each conductor and any screen are ≧ 2 MΩ.
3.3.4.7.2 Earth continuity and earth-loop impedance is tested and the results are in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compliance with the EECoP.
3.3.4.7.3 Any other tests specified by the manufacturer of the system and their test *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
results are in order.
(Details of tests: )
3.3.5 Documentation
3.3.5.1 The following equipment list and catalogues are provided (where
applicable).
(f) visual fire alarm signal lamps integrated with alarm sounders. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.5.3 Test certificates on fire properties or FSD’s prior acceptance letters for all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the fire resistant cables used are provided.
3.3.5.4 Other than ordinary smoke and heat detectors, manufacturer’s manual of
the following types of detectors are provided.
3.3.5.5 Sound level measurement (including background noise) reports for alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sounders are provided.
3.3.5.6 Calculation showing the required battery capacity is provided. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.3.5.7 Letter certifying the completion of the DTL to the FSCC/authorised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
service provider is provided.
3.3.5.8 Confirmation or certification from the panel manufacturer on the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compatibility for all the individual components of a fire alarm system such
as fire detectors, alarm devices, manual call points, power supplies,
interfacing equipment, remote indication and control panels is provided.
3.3.5.9 FSD approval letter on Time Related System/Transmission Delay Unit is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided.
3.3.5.10 As-fitted fire service installation drawings including the followings are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided :
(a) schematic power supply and distribution diagrams and layout plans
showing the types, size and routing of all power supply cables, fire
resistant cables and wiring for the fire alarm and detection system;
(b) wiring diagrams and layout plans of all junction boxes and
distribution boards;
(c) floor layout plans showing the location of each fire detection zone,
detectors and detector types, manual call points, VFA signal lamps,
alarm sounders, alarm annunciation panel and repeater panel(s) as
applicable.
3.3.6.1 Necessary tools, kits, electronic and computerised devices/instruments for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
initial setting, adjustment and subsequent resetting, retesting and re-
commissioning of all the addressable detectors/ components are provided.
3.3.6.2 Hardware and software licensing agreements and any future software *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
upgrading for the tools, kits and devices/instruments required for the
addressable system are wholly handed over, together with other spares and
tools required for the whole fire services installation.
3.3.7.1 Calibration certificates showing that the following (please specify) testing
and measuring instruments or equipment have been calibrated by a
recognised testing or calibration laboratory in the past 12 months are
provided.
Note:
i) Detailed T&C procedure for fire alarm control system and fire alarm control panels (G.S. Section 8.3) shall be
submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Supervising Officer prior to testing and commissioning
ii) A recognised laboratory shall be a testing or calibration laboratory with an accreditation from the Hong Kong
Accreditation Service (HKAS) under the Hong Kong Laboratory accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) or from other
overseas laboratory accreditation bodies which have signed mutual recognition agreements with the HKAS.
Location/Room :
Type of Gas : *CO2 / FM200 / NAFS III / Novec 1230 and other approved agents _________________
Type of System:
Modular ( ) Cylinder ( )
Pre-engineered ( ) Engineered ( )
3.4.1.1 General
k) Are warning/instruction notices provided at entrance to the protected area? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
l) Are warning/instruction notices provided inside the protected area? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Is reliable means of indication provided for the determination of pressure *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in gas/agent cylinder?
e) Does the above mentioned indication means account for variation of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cylinder pressure with temperature?
g) Are nozzles provided with markings showing make, type, serial number *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and orifice size?
h) Are quantity, type and orifice size of nozzles tally with computer *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
calculation and isometric diagram for pipework?
3.4.1.3 Pipings
a) Are pipings properly installed and secured in accordance with approved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
guide?
b) Are all sections of the piping provided with equipotential earth bonding? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are pipings suitably protected against mechanical, chemical, vibration or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
other damage?
BS EN 10216-1 and BS EN 10217-1 BS EN 10255 Heavy Grade Butt Welded (up to and
Seamless Schedule 80 including 50 mm nominal pipe size)
ASTM A106/A106M
or as approved or as approved
f) Are pipings installed tally with computer calculation and isometric *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
diagram for pipework?
c) Do electrical primary A.C. supply and secondary battery D.C. supply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provide adequate capacity for both the detection and operating devices?
d) Are the following electrical apparatus intrinsically safe or of flame-proof *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
type? (For explosive atmosphere only e.g. fuel oil tank room)
(v) Sparkless type ventilating duct damper closing device *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Is manual control suitably protected against mechanical, weather or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
environmental damage?
3.4.1.5 Miscellaneous
a) Are all pipeworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are bar code labels provided to the gas cylinder? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.4.2.1 General
a) Is the computer programme for the design of the system approved by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
FSD?
b) Is the weight of required agent tally with computer calculation and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
charging certificate?
a) Is the pneumatical test of the piping according to the following *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements satisfactory?
(ii) Test for a period of 10 min. to a minimum of 1.5 times the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operating pressure of the system and 10 bars whichever is larger.
(iii) Pressurising the piping at 350 kPa incremental steps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Does the manual control require a force of not more than 178 Newtons to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
secure operation?
h) Does the manual control require a movement of 356 mm or less to secure *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operation?
k) If time delay of not more than 30 sec is incorporated, does it function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly?
o) Does the system pass the room integrity test with test report certified by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the RFSIC responsible for the installation?
d) Does agent fully discharge within the time limit specified by FSD? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are pipings securely installed to prevent pipe displacement or hazardous *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
movement during discharge?
f) Do piping and associated equipment remain mechanically and structurally *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sound after test?
3.5.1 General
a) Is the system:
b) Is each hydrant equipped with an isolation valve (applicable to system fed *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
directly/indirectly from government main)?
c) Is the spindle of underground hydrant valve within 250 mm to 500 mm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
below the valve pit cover?
d) Is the size of underground control valve pit cover not greater than 300 mm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
x 300 mm and with “FH” marking engraved on the surface?
(Remarks: isolation valve pit cover shall conform to WSD standards)
e) Is the valve pit of control valve located between 1.5 m to 3 m from the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
street hydrant?
f) Is the valve pit of control valve located outside the designated emergency *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
vehicular access?
g) Is there no obstruction within 1.5 m in front of and on two sides of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hydrant(s)?
h) Are underground water pipes to BS EN 545:2010 Class 100 (dia. 80 -150), *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Class 64 (dia. 200 – 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or to BS EN 10255
/ ISO 65 heavy grade or other approved type?
i) Are underground water pipes protected with two coats of bituminous paint *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and wrapped with self-amalgamating tapes and mastics having minimum
55% overlapping?
j) Are underground water pipes provided with mechanical pipe couplings or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
other approved couplings?
k) Are water pipes provided with adequate disconnecting flanges, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical pipe couplings or screwed unions for future ease of
dismantling?
m) Are water pipes installed without being embedded in concrete structure? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Are adequate clearances provided around the hydrant for its free use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
r) Are hydrants sited 6 metres or greater from the building? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Is hydrant number painted with size not less than 75mm at the hydrant *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
(yellow for red hydrant and red for yellow hydrant)?
Pump
Duty Standby
Location
Quantity (No(s).)
Pump
Manufacturer
Motor
Pump
Model No.
Motor
Pump
Serial No.
Motor
Motor power (kW)
Pump power (kW)
Flow rate (l/min)
Pressure (kPa)
Starting method
b) Are duplicate pumps provided for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are starting instructions for diesel engine driven pump prominently *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
displayed in the pump room?
e) Can the pump be manually stopped by switching off at the pump control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed near the pump, rather than by any automatic means?
f) Is a duty and standby selector switch provided on the pump panel for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
selection of duty and standby electric motor driven pumps?
g) Are pump motors rated at 20% higher than the required hydraulic power? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to pump motor with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual and audible indication on the pump control panel with a common
fault signal repeated at the main fire service control panel when the pump
is locked?
k) Are non-return valve(s) provided to prevent water backflow into the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tank?
o) Are equipotential earth bondings provided for all sections of pipeworks? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
p) Are all the pumps housed in suitable rooms/enclosures designed solely for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accommodating pumps or equipment for fire service installations?
q) Are doors to pump rooms/enclosures clearly labelled "FIRE PUMP" *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(消防泵)?
r) Are doors to pump rooms/enclosures provided with locking devices? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
s) Are doors to pump rooms/enclosures provided with automatic door *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
closers?
t) Are pump rooms/enclosures laid clear of any exit or normal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
communication routes through the premises?
a) Are the water tank and its capacity clearly marked in English and Chinese *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
characters?
b) Has the Fire Service Completion Advice been issued by WSD? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) For system where the tank bottom is > 20 m above the centre line of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlet coupling of the lowest street hydrant in the system, is a bypass pipe
(of the same size as the pump suction pipe) provided connecting the pump
suction and discharge pipe with isolation valves and check valve?
d) Does the size of the incoming water pipe from the town mains up to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
water tank tally with the vertical plumbing diagram approved by WSD?
e) Are the effective water capacities of all the water tanks correct? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Are the ball valves of the water tanks readily accessible? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Do the sizes of the pump suction water pipe from the tank match the size *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of the pump suction inlet?
i) Are puddle flanges of the same sizes as the water pump suction pipes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.5.2.4 Miscellaneous
a) Are all pipeworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Are all the hydrant bodies painted in red colour for fresh water system and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in yellow colour for sea water system (with white colour band when fed
directly from Government trunk main)?
c) For hydrants not in service, are all the caps for 100 mm outlets painted in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
blue colour?
d) Is V-shaped arrow head (100 mm high and 50 mm wide) pointing toward *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
each control valve painted on the hydrant top (yellow colour arrow for red
coloured hydrant and red colour arrow for yellow coloured hydrant)?
e) Is the number assigned for the hydrant painted on the body facing the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
roadway with size not less than 75 mm (in yellow colour for red coloured
hydrant and in red colour for yellow coloured hydrant)?
f) Is proper identification provided for pipeworks, wirings and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.5.3.1 Pipeworks
a) Are hydraulic tests performed satisfactorily for water tightness of all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sections of the pipeworks? (Test records on Part 4.5.2 Table 1)
c) Do the gate valves, stop valves and globe valves function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and to Electricity Ordinance
requirements?
a) Is the tank refilling system in efficient working order (applicable to system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with tank)?
b) Can the pump start automatically upon opening of any hydrant outlet? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Once started, can the pump (except the jockey pump) only be stopped *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manually at the pump room?
d) Do the water pumps and motors run at the designed discharge water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pressure and operating electrical current? (Test records on Part 4.5.2
Table 2)
e) Do the water pumps run at an acceptable noise and vibration levels? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Do the water pump control switches and indicating lights function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly?
g) Are the status of each pump i.e. “Power Supply On”, “Pump Running” *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and “Pump Failed” monitored and displayed on the pump control panel
located inside the pump room?
j) Do the float switches in the water tanks for controlling the transfer water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pumps function properly? (If transfer pump(s) is/ are provided to refill the
water tank)
k) Do the high and low water level alarms and indications for the water tanks *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
l) Are the temperatures of the water pump bearings satisfactorily at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
Are the temperatures of the pump motors satisfactorily at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m)
condition?
o) Is water leakage from the pump shafts at an acceptable level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Does the pressure relief valve of the anti-overheating circulating pipe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly? (Operate at kPa)
r) Does the change-over from duty to standby pump complete within 15 sec.? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(Change-over within sec.)
s) For diesel engine driven pump, is the operation of the pump starting *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pressure switch not affected by the main power supply failure?
a) Is the water tightness of the hydrant outlets satisfactorily when the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pumps are running?
b) Is equipment arrangement for flow rate and pressure test in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with FSD Requirements?
c) Do the flow capacity and pressure tests satisfy FSD's requirements as the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
following Table? (Test Records on Part 4.5.2 Table 3)
a) Is an independent town main connection provided for the drencher *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system installation alone?
b) Is an independent water tank provided for the drencher system? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Does the size of the incoming water pipe from the town mains up to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drencher tank tally with the vertical plumbing diagram approved by WSD?
d) Is the effective water capacity correct of the drencher tank? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are the ball valves of the water tank readily accessible? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Is the calculation of the water tank size available from the Contractor? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Are puddle flanges of the same size as the water pump suction pipes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Are automatic priming arrangements provided for suction lift condition? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the deluge valve of automatic type operated by detection system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed in the same area as the drencher system?
b) Has the design of the deluge installation been consulted with and accepted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by FSD?
c) Is the deluge valve set installed close to the inlet of the drencher system? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Is (Are) the manual operating device(s) with operation instruction *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
displayed nearby and provided at location(s) acceptable to the Director of
Fire Services?
f) Does each deluge valve control have less than 72 drenchers? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Maximum distance between drencher heads/water spray nozzles: 2.4m *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A
c) Maximum No. of drencher heads/water spray nozzles on any horizontal *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A
pipe: 12
d) Maximum No. of drencher heads/water spray nozzles on any vertical pipe: *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A
6
e) Is drencher system installed on all refuge floors to cover all external wall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
openings?
3.6.1.4 Pipeworks
a) Are water pipes up to 150 mm dia. to BS EN 10255/ ISO 65/ BS EN *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
10217-1 medium grade or other approved type?
b) Are water pipes larger than 150 mm dia. to BS EN 545 Class 64 (dia. 200 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
– 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or other approved type?
c) Are U/G water pipes to BS EN 545 Class 100 (dia. 80 -150), Class 64 (dia. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
200 – 350) or Class 50 (dia. 400 – 600) or to BS EN 10255 / ISO 65 heavy
grade or other approved type?
d) Are U/G water pipes protected with two coats of bituminous paint and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wrapped with self-amalgamating tapes and mastics having minimum 55%
overlapping?
e) Are water pipes up to 50 mm dia. operating at working pressure not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exceeding 1600 kPa provided with screw joints?
f) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 50 mm and up to 150 mm operating on *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or below 1600 kPa provided with mechanical pipe couplings?
g) Are water pipes of dia. larger than 150 mm provided with flanged joints *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and flanged fittings?
h) Are U/G water pipes provided with mechanical pipe couplings or other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved couplings?
i) Are water pipes provided with adequate disconnecting flanges, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mechanical pipe couplings or screwed unions for future ease of
dismantling?
j) Are pipes suitably connected to the drencher pumps, deluge valve and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drencher inlets?
k) Are bends of water pipes larger than 50 mm dia. and bends of water pipes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed outside false ceiling/concealed void of long radius type, or as
approved?
l) Are galvanised mild steel sleeves provided for pipes through wall or slab? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through wall or slab *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
n) Are fire rated pipe sleeves provided for pipes through fire rated wall or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
slab?
o) Are spaces between water pipes and pipe sleeves through fire rated wall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or slab filled with approved fire proof material and sealant?
p) Are adequate clearances provided between pipe and sleeve? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
q) Are sleeves projected at least 100 mm above finish floor level and at least *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
150 mm above roof finish
r) Are pipes installed without being embedded in concrete structure? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Are pipe hangers and supports rigidly fixed and unbroken? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
u) Are expansion pipe joints provided at location through building expansion *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
joint?
v) Are adequate air vents and drain cocks provided? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
x) Are valves locked at OPEN position with security devices including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
chains, padlocks, tamper-proof serially numbered security tags, and
durable warning labels to prevent tampering/unauthorised operation, and
with a log book to keep track of maintenance services and operation, of
the valves?
aa) Are the water pipes suitably sloped and drained to the installation drain *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
valve as far as practical?
ab) Are installation drain pipes and valves of correct sizes? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ac) Are correct sizes of drain pipes and valves provided as following for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pipeworks to be drained?
ad) Do pressure gauges comply with BS EN 837-1 or other appropriate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standards as per G.S.?
ae) Are isolating cocks/valves provided for pressure gauges? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ag) Are main stop valves secured at OPEN position with security devices *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
including chains, padlocks, tamper-proof serially numbered security tags,
and durable warning labels to prevent tampering/unauthorised operation,
and with a log book to keep track of maintenance services and operation,
of the valves?
ah) Are main stop valves placed at proximity to an entrance to the premises? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ai) Are location plates for main stop valves provided with correct wording *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and character sizes?
aj) Are each set of alarm valve and alarm gong provided with identification *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
label and number?
ak) Is the total length of water pipe between alarm valve and alarm gong 25 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m or less?
al) Is the water pipe between alarm valve and alarm gong of correct size? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
am) Is a deluge valve installed closed to the inlet for the drencher system? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
an) Are manually operating devices complete with operating instruction *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
displayed nearby the deluge valve
ao) Is a hydraulic calculation of the drencher system provided by the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A
Contractor?
ap) Are equipotential earth bondings provided for the pipeworks? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is electricity used for driving the pump? If no, please specify. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are alternative means of starting the pump manually where the pump is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
not electrically operated?
e) Are starting instructions for diesel driven pump prominently displayed in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the pump room?
f) Are the motor/pump set rotating parts protected by safety guard? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Can the pump just be stopped by switching off at the pump control not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
installed near the pump, rather than by any automatic means?
i) Are the pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Are the fire pump starters wired through a selector switch for duty and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standby pump selection?
l) Are non-return valve(s) provided to prevent water backflow into the water *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tank?
m) Is pump motor power rated at 20% higher than the required hydraulic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power?
n) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to pump motors with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual and audible indication on the pump control panel with a common
fault signal repeated at the main fire service control panel when the pump
is locked?
o) Are the status of each fire pump condition comprising “Power Supply *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
On”, “Pump Running” and “Pump Failed” monitored and displayed at the
pump control panel in the pump room and repeated at a panel in the fire
control room or at the main entrance of the building?
p) Are the pumps installed with the manually operated shut down mechanism *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
labelled as “DRENCHER PUMP SHUT DOWN” “終止水濂泵運行”?
q) Is each switch on the dedicated power fed to an electric drencher pump *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
motor labelled as “DRENCHER PUMP MOTOR NOT TO BE
SWITCHED OFF IN THE EVENT OF FIRE” “水濂泵電源供應-在發生
時切勿切斷電源”?
r) Are doors to pump rooms clearly labelled "DRENCHER PUMP" “水濂 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
泵”?
s) Are doors to pump rooms provided with locking devices? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
t) Are doors to pump rooms provided with automatic door closers? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
v) Are intermediate booster pumps provided where the height between the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
topmost drencher heads and the lowest drencher inlet is in excess of 60 m?
w) Is the intermediate booster pump utilised as the dual purpose drencher *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump?
x) If so, is pressure reducing valve set installed in duplicated and normally *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
open position between pump suction pipe and drencher inlet?
y) Are the intermediate booster pumps duplicated for duty and standby use? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is one set of intermediate booster pumps consisting of duty and standby *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in the same system?
ii) Are two/three (one as standby) intermediate booster pumps of the same *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
capacity provided to achieve required flow and pressure within 30
seconds?
z) Do the intermediate booster pumps continue to run until it is stopped *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manually irrespective of power interruption when start button is activated?
aa Are start/stop push buttons with pump running indication light and buzzer *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided adjacent to the drencher inlet?
3.6.1.6 Miscellaneous
a) Are all pipeworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Are proper identification provided for pipeworks, wirings and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.6.2.1 Pipeworks
a) Are hydraulic tests performed satisfactorily for water tightness of all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sections of the pipeworks? (Test records on Part 4.6 Table 1)
d) Do the gate valves, stop valves and globe valves function properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation?
a) Is the drencher system operated on actuation of the corresponding detector *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system or pilot sprinkler, for automatic system?
b) Is the drencher system operated on actuation of manual release at the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control valve and each exit door of the area served?
a) Do the pumps and motors run at the designed discharge water pressure and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operating electrical current?
b) Do the water pumps run at an acceptable noise and vibration levels? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Do the water pump control switches and indicating lights function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly?
e) Do the float switches in the water tanks controlling the water pumps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
function properly?
f) Are the temperatures of the water pump bearings satisfactorily at running *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition?
h) Is water leakage from the pump shafts at an acceptable level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Does the pressure relief valve of the anti-overheating circulating pipe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A
function properly? (Operate at kPa)
k) Do the pressure switches controlling the jockey, duty and standby pumps *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operate properly?
l) Are the pumps fully operational within 30 sec. after starting? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are pumps status; “Power supply on”, Pump running” and “Pump failed” *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
monitored and displayed at the pump control panel and repeated at the
main fire service control panel or at a status panel at the main entrance of
the building?
n) Is the standby pump energised to operate within 15 sec. when the duty *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
pump mechanically or electrically fails to operate?
a) Do the installation pressure and flow rate comply with the FSD *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements?
b) Is the water flow from each nozzle the same and with a similarly uniform *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
flow pattern?
c) Is the water flow rate maintained at not less than 10 l/min per m2 of wall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
opening to be covered and allowing for wastage and uneven flow (15%
additional capacity)?
d) Is the hydraulic pressure at either end along any water pipes identical? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.7.1.1 General
a) Does the layout of flashing light points and loudspeakers tally with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
latest approved building plans and as-fitted drawings?
b) Are the flashing lights and loudspeakers provided for all areas that *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
required the system?
b) Are the high level flashing lights with directional signs positioned with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
base between 2 m and 2.5 m above finished floor level?
c) Are the low directional signs installed with lower edge not higher than 200 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mm from finished floor level?
g) Are the low level directional signs of photoluminous type to DIN 67510 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Part 4 or equivalent?
h) Is the colour of the lens/lamps of the flashing lights meet FSD *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements?
i) Does the visual system comply with the FSDCoP, BS 5499 and BS EN *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
60598?
j) Do the directional signs internally illuminated and in compliance with BS *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ISO 3864 Part 1?
k) Are the lamp elements positioned to produce the best illumination effect *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for the sign?
l) Is a flashing light control gear integrated with each sign? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Are the lamp elements of exit signs and directional signs in the “ON” *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
condition in normal situation?
o) Are flashing exit sign and flashing directional sign be synchronized inside *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
AVAS protected area
a) Desktop Microphone
(i) Is desktop microphone single zone type complete with condenser *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
microphone on gooseneck for use with the amplifier?
(ii) Is it complete with a minimum of 1m length cable and a plug? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Amplifier/Preamplifier
(i) Is the audio system provided with pre-amplifier and amplifier of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sufficient power to drive all the loudspeakers and other equipment
in the system?
(ii) Does each amplifier and amplifier respectively have a 100% *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standby unit, so arranged that if any one unit failed, the
corresponding standby unit shall take up the duty for the respective
operation automatically within 15 seconds?
(iii) Are amplifiers fully transistorised solid state device? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(iv) Are the amplifiers provided with at least 10% spare *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
capacity/power to drive all the speakers within the broadcasting
zone?
(v) Does each amplifier have a regulation of rated power output from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
no load to full load of 2 dB?
(vi) Does the amplifier have an audio response level within +2 dB from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
50 Hz to 14 kHz at full output, and the total harmonic distortion
not exceed 1% at full load?
(vii) Is the noise level of each amplifier at least 40 dB below maximum *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
output with all inputs and outputs correctly terminated, and
sensitivity to be such that full output can be obtained from a 2 mV
microphone or equivalent input?
(viii) Is amplifier maintaining a damping factor of not less than three *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
over the frequency range of 100 to 5,000 Hz?
(ix) Does amplifier have a low hum level and low over-shoot or ringing *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
when a square wave generator is connected to the input level
within the working range and variable tone control providing
attenuation of the high frequencies, i.e. 0 – 20 dB at 8 kHz?
(x) Is the amplifier of constant voltage output type not requiring *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
dummy load to maintain matching of the amplifier output?
(xi) Is the output provided with an overload protection device to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
prevent damage to the output stage from overload or a short circuit
on the speaker lines?
(xii) Are the signal incoming leads terminate at the rear of the amplifier *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
through suitable screened type plug mountings?
(xiii) Is a screw driver adjustment provided at the rear for each additional *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
input for preset balancing of the inputs, when more than one input
is required?
(xiv) Are input sockets and output terminals well separated and in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
separate cut-outs in order to prevent coupling between the
amplifier input and output?
Tested / Checked by : Signature - Post :
(Name of Authorised Contractor’s Representative) Tel. No. :
( ) Date :
Witnessed by : Signature - Post :
(Name(s) of *PBSE/PBSI) Tel. No. :
( ) Date :
(xvi) Does preamplifier have built in On/Off switch, headphone outlet *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and volume control for each channel, and with a LED VU meter
provided to indicate the output level?
(xvii) Is the power amplifier completed with mixer, for single *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
broadcasting zone?
(xviii) Is the power amplifier capable of connecting with microphone, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
CD/DVD decks, EEPROM and other associated built-in recording
and play back components/devices, and other audio equipment?
(xix) Does each power amplifier have built in with On/Off switch, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
headphone outlet, volume control for each channel and matching
transformers with tapping to enable loudspeakers to be driven at
100V, 70V or 50V up to 8?
(xx) Is an LED VU meter provided to indicate the output level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(xxi) Is the power output adequate for the connected loudspeakers in the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
broadcasting zone?
(xxii) For multiple broadcasting zones, is each zone provided with a *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power amplifier?
(xxiii) Does power amplifier provided with input transformers for audio *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
inputs from the preamplifier and built-in loudspeaker matching
transformer?
(xxiv) Does power amplifier have built in On/Off switch, headphone *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outlet and an LED VU meter showing the output level?
(xxv) Is the power output adequate for the number of connected *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
loudspeakers within the zone?
c) Loudspeaker
(i) Are loudspeakers provide a crisp, clear audio reproduction for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
voice and alarm tone signalling, designed for fast and easy
surface/flush installation on ceiling or wall?
(ii) Are they constructed of sheet steel or high impact ABS plastic in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
white colour or as specified matching the false ceiling or wall
finishes?
(iii) Does the back of each loudspeaker have an enclosure to prevent *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ingress of dirt to the speaker zone?
(iv) For loudspeaker installed on false ceiling, is it flush mounted with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the body fully recessed into the false ceiling?
(v) Is loudspeaker equipped with tapped transformer suitable for the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system operating voltage and having individual attenuator?
(vi) Is the attenuator integral with the speaker unit and comprise carbon *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
type volume controls with adjustment?
(vii) Does loudspeaker have a maximum output rating of at least 1 watt *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and a frequency response of within +3 and –7 dB from 100 to
10,000 Hz with respect to 1 kHz?
(i) Is Recording and Play Back Devices/Decks a proprietary products *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with proven quality capable of recording and play back audio
messages either on high quality CDs/DVDs or EEPROMs and
other associated chips?
(ii) Does it have capacity for recording and playing back not less than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
120 minutes of high quality audio messages?
(iii) Have the details of the proposed recording and play back devices *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and decks been submitted to the Supervising Officer for approval?
(iv) Is the recording and play back system approved by the FSD? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the control panel/console located near the main entrance or in Fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Control Room?
b) Is the control panel/console properly labelled and identified in both *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
English and Chinese characters?
c) Is the control panel/console approved by FSD and compatible with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
loudspeaker and flashing light system?
d) Is the control panel/console of robust construction with hinged door, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
gasket and cylinder type lock?
f) Is the audio system housed in a wall mounted panel for control and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
monitoring, and the control and monitoring system is backed up by battery
and charger complying Sub-section 8.1.7 and Clause 8.1.8.10 of the
General Specification?
d) Are all cables running continuously from the originating point to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
termination, with no joint or connector?
e) Are the wirings from amplifier output circuits to loudspeakers in twin *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cables with low power loss and protected against interference?
g) Are components include the following items and any other items *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
necessary for the proper control and operation of the system to the
satisfaction of the Fire Services Department?
(v) Alarm failure transfer units which shall transfer audio output from
main duty amplifiers to standby amplifiers upon detecting the
absence of a supervisory signal.
h) Does the microphone control panel contain dual pre-amplifiers *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
continuously supervised?
i) Can the microphone control panel transfer to the standby pre-amplifier *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
upon failure of the duty unit?
j) Is it provided with a noise cancelling and microphone having a UL listed *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and supervised coil cord?
k) Does it include provision for automatic alarm zone override of speaker *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switching to ensure proper alarm zoning shall selector switches be left in
an incorrect mode?
l) Does the speaker zone selector switchbank control the audio dispersion *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
throughout the protected premises?
m) Does each switch permit the transfer of its zone of speakers into either all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
call, page and fire operation modes?
n) Will the failure of any zone be indicated by the corresponding amber *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
LED?
o) Are indicators for alarm and switchbank trouble provided? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
p) Do tape transfer, power supervisor and remote transmission module *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
supervise the remote rack equipment, provide output and supervision of
the remote transmitting function, and control the sequencing of evacuation
tape messages and the selection of tape track?
q) Will the system cause any interference with all electrical or electronic *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system, the telephone system, radio paging system, audible paging and
other communication system and vice versa, whether they are in operation
or not?
r) Is the operation of all controls automatic and as simple as possible? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
s) Have the operating procedures been provided to give concise and clear *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
indications?
t) Are these indications accompanied by the connection diagram which show *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the various operation alternatives available to each equipment?
u) Do all equipment mounted in well ventilated but water protected stainless *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
steel enclosure and equipment rack?
v) Where permanently fixed in position, do the top and undersides of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equipment readily accessible by means of removable panels?
w) Are the stainless steel enclosures secured and have sufficient space for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
cable routing and bending?
x) Do all operating controls and equipment adequately labelled to assist ease *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of operation and maintenance of the system?
z) Is the battery charger provided with a manual booster charging facility? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
aa) Is the battery charger provided with voltmeter and charging ammeter? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.7.1.6 Miscellaneous
a) Are proper identification provided for wirings and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Is the audio/visual advisory system interconnected with the fire alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system of the building?
b) When the fire alarm is activated, will the following operations be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
performed automatically?
(i) The flashing light control gear of all the illuminated directional
signs and exit signs which are incorporated with flashing lights
within the fire alarm zone shall operate. The lamp elements shall
be switched on and off continuously at a duration of 1 to 2 seconds.
The flashing rate shall be continuously adjustable between 30 – 60
times per minute. All the lamp elements in the directional sign
shall be lighted up and turned off simultaneously to produce the
maximum visual effect. The process shall continue until the fire
alarm is reset. Then the lamp elements shall the switched back to
the normal ON condition automatically and shall be switched to the
flashing mode again on receiving any further fire alarm signal.
(ii) The alarm bells and flashing light units within the alarm zone shall
operate. After 10 seconds, the alarm bells shall stop while the
flashing light units shall continue to flash. Then the pre-recorded
audio alarm messages shall announce within the alarm zone to alert
the occupants and direct them to evacuate immediately following
the directional and exit signs. The alarm bells and the audio alarm
messages shall repeat in sequence continuously until the fire alarm
has been reset at the fire alarm panel.
c) Does audio alarm message in Cantonese and English announced *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
repeatedly with the audio alarm bell signal in sequence?
d) Is the message in English as follow or as required by the Fire Services *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Department?
“This is a fire alarm message. Please keep calm. Follow the flashing
lights to the nearest exit. Do not use the lift.”
e) Is the message audible in all areas within the specified zone of the building *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
including toilets, stores, staircases, etc.?
f) Is the signal to noise ratio not less than 40 dB when the loudspeaker output *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
level in the area concerned is not less than 20 dB above the background
noise level normally expected in the respective area during fire
conditions?
g) Is the variation in sound power level between the outlet nearest to and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
farthest from the amplifier not exceed 3 dB?
a) Is the battery capable of operating the system at maximum alarm condition *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for at least 30 min.?
b) Is the battery capable of operating the system at normal condition for at *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
least 24 hours or 18 hours with emergency generator back-up?
c) Is the battery charger capable of recharging the batteries from fully *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
discharged to its constant potential voltage setting in not more than 12
hours?
a) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C procedure for Electrical Installation and the Electricity Ordinance
requirements?
b) Are the power supply cables of the audio/visual advisory system fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
resisting cables conform to General Specification and FSD requirement?
c) Is the signal wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
General Requirement for Electronic Contracts issued by the EMSD?
d) Is the wiring so arranged that any damage to the wiring for any one *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
loudspeaker or directional sign will not affect the proper operation of other
loudspeakers or directional signs?
b) Are all mounting fixtures provided and fixed in place? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Is fixed sprayer unit of self-contained automatically operated inert gas or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
dry powder type fixed with a sprinkler head of 68oC?
g) Are all fire extinguishers and fixed sprayer unit provided with Certificate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (F.S. 251) signed by a Class
3 registered fire service installation contractor (RFSIC)? (Certificates
shall be enclosed)
j) Are fire extinguishers placed in locations in accordance with the latest *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved building plans and as-fitted drawings?
k) Are cabinets for housing the fire extinguishers at outdoor robust and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
weather-proof with easily identifiable labels/ wordings fixed or engraved
on them?
a) Are the remote monitoring units for fire extinguishers fixed in appropriate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
locations in full accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations?
b) Are the local audio alarms for theft control, condition control, battery *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
replacement alert and faulty operation of the remote monitoring unit
functioning properly?
c) Are the following operations functioning properly as per the requirements *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of Clause 8.1.10.5 of the G.S.?
d) Is the remote alarm panel constructed of or enclosed with cabinet of at *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
least 1.6mm stainless steel plate? or is it a proprietary panel accepted by
FSD and manufactured with ISO 9001 system?
e) Is the remote alarm panel functioning properly as per the requirements of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Clause 8.1.10.5 of the G.S.?
Use: On electrical fires, flammable liquids, delicate equipment, important documents, or fires in confined spaces.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following maintenance carried out :-
(i) The total weight shall be checked against that recorded when the extinguisher was put into service. If a loss of
weight of more than 10 per cent is detected, the extinguisher shall be discharged and returned to the suppliers for
examination, test and recharging.
(ii) The body of the extinguisher shall be examined and, if there are signs of damage or extensive external corrosion,
the extinguisher shall be discharged and returned to suppliers for examination, test and recharging.
(iii) The discharge horn and hose shall be checked to see that it moves freely and shall be replaced if damaged is detected.
(iv) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the cylinder in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following maintenance carried out :-
(GAS-CARTRIDGE TYPE)
(i) The vent holes in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction.
(ii) Remove the headcap to check the liquid level. The liquid shall be topped up as necessary.
(iii) The nozzle, strainer and internal discharge tube shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction. Defective
items shall be replaced.
(iv) The gas cartridge shall be weighed and the weight checked against that marked on the cartridge. The cartridge shall
be renewed if a loss of more than 10 per cent of the contents is recorded.
(v) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible either externally or internally. Special attention shall be paid to the
concealed parts of the container.
(vi) Before the headcap is replaced and while the gas cartridge is unscrewed therefrom, the plunger or other operating
device shall be checked to see that it operates freely. The washer shall be examined and replaced if necessary. The
cap shall then be tightly screwed to the container to form a gas-tight joint.
(vii) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all cartridges in the remainder shall be replaced. Extreme
care shall be exercised during preparing and conducting discharge test. Prior to discharging, the container shall be
ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally or internally on any part
of the container; otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall then be carried out to confirm the container structurally
sound. Should there be doubt about the condition of the container, hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted instead.
(viii) Corroded parts shall be cleaned up and refinished after the hydraulic pressure test.
(ix) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(x) Before carrying out hydraulic pressure test, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and clear the contents.
Never empty the contents by discharging the extinguisher.
(xi) Also, before disposal of unserviceable fire extinguisher, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and clear
the contents. Never empty the contents by discharging the extinguisher.
(STORED-PRESSURE TYPE)
(i) The pressure indicating device shall be checked to see the correct pressure is being maintained within the
extinguisher body.
(ii) The nozzle or branch-pipe (if fitted) and the pressure releasing valve in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and
free from obstruction. Defective items shall be replaced.
(iv) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all extinguishers shall be overhauled and recharged.
(v) Prior to recharging, the container shall be ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust was noted;
otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted to confirm the container structurally sound.
(vi) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers’
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following maintenance carried out :-
(GAS-CARTRIDGE TYPE)
(i) The vent holes in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction.
(ii) The extinguisher shall be weighed to check that it contains the correct weight of powder. The weight when fully
charged shall be recorded at the time of charging. If the weight is found to have dropped by more than 10 per cent,
the dry powder shall be replaced by a fresh charge. Care shall be taken not to mix different types of dry powder
because they could react with one another.
(iv) Remove the headcap to check the condition of powder. The chemical shall be renewed if it is not in good condition.
(v) The nozzle and discharge control (if fitted) shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction. Defective
items shall be replaced.
(vi) The gas cartridge shall be weighed and the weight checked against that marked on the cartridge. The cartridge shall
be renewed if a loss of more than 10 per cent of the contents is recorded.
(vii) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible either externally or internally. Special attention shall be paid to the
concealed parts of the container.
(viii) Before the headcap is replaced and while the gas cartridge is unscrewed therefrom, the plunger or other operating
device shall be checked to see that it operates freely. The washer shall be examined and replaced if necessary. The
cap shall then be tightly screwed to the container to form a gas-tight joint.
(ix) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all cartridges in the remainder shall be replaced. Extreme
care shall be exercised during preparing and conducting discharge test. Prior to discharging, the container shall be
ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally or internally on any part
of the container; otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall then be carried out to confirm the container structurally
sound. Should there be doubt about the condition of the container, hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted instead.
(x) Corroded parts shall be cleaned up and refinished after the hydraulic pressure test.
(xi) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(xii) Before carrying out hydraulic pressure test, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and the dry powder
shall be collected for subsequent re-cycling/disposal. Never empty the contents by discharging the extinguisher.
(xiii) Also, before disposal of unserviceable fire extinguisher, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and the
dry powder shall be collected for subsequent re-cycling/disposal. Never empty the contents by discharging the
extinguisher.
(ii) The pressure indicating device shall be checked to see the correct pressure is being maintained within the
extinguisher body.
(iii) The nozzle or branch-pipe (if fitted) and the pressure releasing valve in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and
free from obstruction. Defective items shall be replaced.
(iv) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally on any part of the container. Special attention shall be paid
to the concealed parts of the container.
(v) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. The dry powder shall be discharged to an enclosure for collection and subsequent re-
cycling/disposal. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all extinguishers shall be overhauled and recharged.
(vi) Prior to recharging, the container shall be ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust was noted;
otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted to confirm the container structurally sound.
(vii) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(viii) Unserviceable extinguisher shall be discharged prior to disposal. The dry powder shall be discharged to an enclosure
for collection and subsequent re-cycling/disposal.
Notes:
(a) Dry powder extinguishers must be thoroughly dry internally before they are recharged.
(b) Advice shall be obtained from the Fire Services Department as to the possible reaction between the powder or
expellant and the material to protected.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following
maintenance carried out :-
(PORTABLE TYPE)
(i) The pressure indicating device shall be checked to see the correct pressure is being maintained within the
extinguisher body.
(ii) The extinguisher shall be weighed to check against the total weight record when it is put into service. If a loss of
weight of more than 10 per cent is detected, the extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system and
returned to the supplier for examination, test and recharging.
(iii) The nozzle or branch-pipe (if fitted) and the pressure releasing valve in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and
free from obstruction. Defective items shall be replaced.
(iv) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally on any part of the container. Special attention shall be paid
to the concealed parts of the container.
(v) If there are signs of damage or external corrosion, the extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system
and returned to the suppliers for examination, test and recharging.
(vi) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(vii) Unserviceable extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system prior to disposal.
(ii) The extinguisher shall be weighed to check against the total weight record when it is put into service. If a loss of
weight of more than 10 per cent is detected, the extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system and
returned to the supplier for examination, test and recharging.
(iii) The deflector and the sensing element shall be checked and cleaned.
(iv) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally on any part of the container. Special attention shall be paid
to the concealed parts of the container.
(v) If there are signs of damage or external corrosion, the extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system
and returned to the suppliers for examination, test and recharging.
(vi) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(vii) Unserviceable extinguisher shall be discharged to a closed recycling system prior to disposal.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following
maintenance carried out :-
(i) The nozzle and the vent holes in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction.
(ii) Remove the headcap to check the liquid levels in the body and in the inner container. Any slight loss may be made
up with water; otherwise a new charge shall be used.
(iii) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible either externally or internally. Special attention shall be paid to the
concealed parts of the container.
(iv) Before the headcap is replaced, the plunger, the headcap lever for the sealing device or other operating device shall
be checked to see that it operates freely. The washer shall be replaced if necessary and the cap shall then be tightly
screwed to the container to form a gas-tight joint.
(v) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all shall be tested by discharge. Extreme care shall be
exercised during preparing and conducting discharge test. Prior to discharging, the container shall be ensured in
good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally or internally on any part of the
container; otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall then be carried out to confirm the container structurally sound.
Should there be doubt in the condition of the container, hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted instead.
(vi) Corroded parts shall be cleaned up and refinished after the hydraulic pressure test.
(vii) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the outer container in accordance with the
manufacturers' instructions; the inner container shall be examined to ensure it is in good condition and not leaking.
Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(viii) Before carrying out hydraulic pressure test, remove the headcap and clear the contents. Never empty the contents
by discharging the extinguisher.
(ix) Also, before disposal of unserviceable extinguisher, remove the headcap and clear the contents. Never empty the
contents by discharging the extinguisher.
Note:
Inverted type chemical foam extinguishers have ceased production and not permitted for sale. However, products already
sold may continue to be used.
Maintenance: This type of extinguisher shall be examined every 12 months and the following maintenance carried out :-
(GAS-CARTRIDGE TYPE)
(i) The vent holes in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction.
(ii) Remove the headcap to check the liquid level. If the liquid level was found to have dropped by more than 10 per
cent, the foam concentrate or foam solution as appropriate shall be replaced by a fresh charge.
(iii) The branch pipe, strainer and internal discharge tube shall be checked for cleanliness and free from obstruction.
Defective items shall be replaced.
(iv) The gas cartridge shall be weighed and the weight checked against that marked on the cartridge. The cartridge shall
be renewed if a loss of more than 10 per cent of the contents is recorded.
(v) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible either externally or internally. Special attention shall be paid to the
concealed parts of the container.
(vi) Before the headcap is replaced and while the gas cartridge is unscrewed therefrom, the plunger or other operating
device shall be checked to see that it operates freely. The washer shall be examined and replaced if necessary. The
cap shall then be tightly screwed to the container to form a gas-tight joint.
(vii) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher fail in the test, all cartridges in the remainder shall be replaced. Extreme
care shall be exercised during preparing and conducting discharge test. Prior to discharging, the container shall be
ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally or internally on any part
of the container; otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall then be carried out to confirm the container structurally
sound. Should there be doubt about the condition of the container, hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted instead.
(viii) Corroded parts shall be cleaned up and refinished after the hydraulic pressure test.
(ix) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
(x) Before carrying out hydraulic pressure test, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and clear the contents.
Never empty the contents by discharging the extinguisher.
(xi) Also, before disposal of unserviceable fire extinguisher, remove the headcap, disconnect the gas cartridge and clear
the contents. Never empty the contents by discharging the extinguisher
(STORED-PRESSURE TYPE)
Tested / Checked by : Signature - Post :
(Name of Authorised Contractor’s Representative) Tel. No. :
( ) Date :
Witnessed by : Signature - Post :
(Name(s) of *PBSE/PBSI) Tel. No. :
( ) Date :
(ii) The nozzle or branch-pipe (if fitted) and the pressure releasing valve in the cap shall be checked for cleanliness and
free from obstruction. Defective items shall be replaced.
(iii) No corrosion, damage or rust shall be visible externally on any part of the container. Special attention shall be paid
to the concealed parts of the container.
(iv) Test 50 per cent of extinguishers by discharge every year in rotation so that all extinguishers are tested by discharge
every two years. Should any extinguisher failed in the test, all extinguishers shall be overhauled and recharged.
(v) Prior to recharging, the container shall be ensured in good condition such as no corrosion, damage or rust was noted;
otherwise hydraulic pressure test shall be conducted to confirm the container structurally sound.
(vi) Hydraulic pressure test shall be carried out every five years on the container in accordance with the manufacturers'
instructions. Extreme care shall be exercised when preparing and conducting the test.
Use: On fires involving flammable liquids, such as small fires in the kitchen and laboratory.
Method For Drape the blanket over the flames to seal off air. Switch off heat and leave in position until cool.
Use:
Maintenance: This blanket shall be examined every 12 months or after use in fire. The following maintenance shall be
carried out :-
(iii) If manufacturer’s instructions are not available, fire blanket can be washed (soak overnight in detergent, gently hand
rinse in warm water). Do not machine wash or dry clean.
Remarks:
(i) Fire blankets are classified into two categories, namely:-
"Heavy Duty" fire blankets (BS 7944:1999); and
"Light Duty" fire blankets (BS EN 1869:2019)
(ii) Only "Heavy Duty" and "reusable" fire blankets will be approved as a Fire Services Standard Requirement.
(iii) "Light Duty" fire blankets may be accepted for use on a private basis and shall be disposed of after use.
3.9.2 Installation
a) Where automatic self-closing devices are fitted, do they cause no *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
interference to the manual opening and closing of the shutter?
b) Where smoke detectors are provided for the actuation of the shutter, are *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
they fitted to both sides of the wall opening?
c) Are smoke detectors installed as far as practicable to the provisions of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
BS 5839-1:2017?
e) Are manual controls provided to both sides of the wall opening? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
3.10.2.1 Has fuel tank room been inspected and approved by FSD Regional *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Office?
(N.B. : Supporting document to be attached)
3.10.2.2 Has surveyor report for fuel tank been obtained as required by FSD *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Dangerous Goods Division?
3.10.2.3 Has DG licence for fuel tank room holding more than 2,500 litres diesel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(or as approved) been obtained?
(N.B. : Supporting document to be attached)
3.10.2.4 Emergency generator for fire service installations is located in separate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
room
a) Is adequate space (not less than 600 mm) provided all round emergency *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
generator for maintenance/cleaning?
b) Are air supply and discharge ductworks (if any) provided free from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
obstruction?
c) Are air supply and discharge ductworks running in compartment other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
than emergency generator room enclosed with proper fire resisting
material?
d) Is service fuel tank in generator room made of 3 mm steel construction *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and of capacity less than 500 litres?
e) Is generator built-in fuel tank not greater than 500 litres? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is a shut off valve provided on the supply pipe from fuel tank to the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
service tank of generator?
k) Are the batteries kept in fully charged condition and is the trickle charge *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operating?
l) Is door sill of sufficient height provided to contain the total fuel contents *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
of the service tank (if installed), fuel tank and sump of the generator?
o) Is integrity of the FRP construction of generator room and the door *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
intact?
p) Are the notices “Emergency Generator” and “No smoking” in 120 mm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
English and Chinese characters provided at the entrance to the
emergency generator room?
a) Can the manual starting facilities of the emergency generator operate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactorily?
(i) Automatically starts when the duration of power failure exceeds 1 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
second?
(ii) Transfers to FS loads within 15 seconds? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are audible and visual alarms given locally, and at fire control main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel when the generator starting sequence is locked out due to starting
failure?
e) After one hour of running test, do all instruments, safety devices, etc. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
indicate “normal” condition?
f) Will the generator set continue to run after a pre-determined time *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recommended by manufacturer unless it is stopped manually if the
normal power supply has resumed?
g) Are all testing carried out with generator room doors kept closed? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
h) Is warning signal given locally and at fire control main panel when *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manual/auto selector switch turn to manual position?
(N.B. such provision is strongly recommended)
i) Is remote control valve on supply pipe to the service tank in good *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
working order?
j) Are all moving parts effectively and rigidly guarded for safety? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
l) Is any exhaust leak detected inside generator room while the generator *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
is running?
m) Is actual loading or dummy load provided to carry out a simulated full *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
load test?
o) Does emergency generator pass the running test at full load? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Are exit and directional signs provided in accordance with approved *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings and in each escape routes?
c) Are there not less than two emergency luminaires in each space? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Are exit and directional signs of approved type provided? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Are self-contained exit signs and centrally supplied exit signs provided *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in accordance with approved drawings?
h) Are the batteries for self-contained emergency luminaires and exit signs *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sealed nickel metal hydride type or an approved type?
i) Are the batteries for centrally supplied emergency luminaires an *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved type?
j) Is separate control or separate system provided for maintained type *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
emergency luminaires and non-maintained type emergency luminaires
for centrally supplied system?
k) Is calculation for the battery and charger capacity submitted for centrally *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
supplied emergency luminaires system?
l) Is testing facilities provided for emergency luminaires and exit signs for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
weekly, monthly and annual tests?
m) Are bar code labels provided to the battery lighting and central battery *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system?
n) Are approved labels attached to the self-contained emergency luminaires *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
which are identical in appearance to the general luminaires?
p) Are the wirings in concealed conduits or of fire resistance type in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accordance with the G.S.?
q) Does the exit sign comply with FSD requirements (letter sizes and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
colour)?
r) Is single type of exit sign installed within the same development or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
project?
s) Are exit signs and directional signs installed with LED lamps as per the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements of Clause 8.1.11.2 of the G.S.?
t) Are the emergency lighting and exit sign connected to emergency *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
generator power supply?
u) Is the premise a place of public entertainment and the specific *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
requirements followed?
x) Are exit and directional signs positioned between 2 m and 2.5 m above *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
floor level measured to the base of the sign?
y) Is there any dark out LED cell(s) in LED exit and directional signs? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
z) Have the provision of emergency illumination from at least two *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
luminaires, to facilities for use by disabled people regardless its size,
been given.
a) Acceptance Testing
b) Discharge Test
(i) A discharge test, for 1 minute at the 10-hour discharge rate to be *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
carried out on the battery of the emergency lighting, and the
results to be entered in a register.
(1) Connections between the battery and the source of *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
charging current to be such that in no circumstances shall
the battery discharge other than to the secondary lighting
circuits.
(2) A rectifier for battery charging to be for that purpose only *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
and to be so regulated that the battery cannot discharge
appreciably under normal conditions.
(3) Voltage and hydrometer tests to be carried out and recorded *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
in a register.
c) Functional Test
(ii) Do the lamp test button/other automatic emergency lighting *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
testing facilities function as designed?
(iii) Do the maintained type and non-maintained type emergency *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
luminaires function as designed?
d) Performance Test
(i) Is the illumination level adequate when all emergency lightings *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
are on using battery supply (at 5 s after power failure and at 60 s
after power failure)?
(ii) Is the illumination level adequate throughout and at the end of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
discharge test for the rated duration (G.S. Clause 8.1.11.1 and
8.3.1.6)?
(iii) Can the battery be recharged to full load condition within *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
specified period after the discharge test (24 hours in general, 12
hours for cinemas, theatres, etc.)?
(iv) Does the central monitoring, testing and logging system perform *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
as specified (G.S. Clause 8.1.11.1.7)?
(Remark: Detailed testing and commissioning procedures to be
submitted by the Contractor for approval.)
a) Acceptance Testing
Does the installation comply with BS 5499 and BS 5266-1 and FSDCoP? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Discharge Test
(i) A discharge test, for 1 minute at the 10-hour discharge rate to be *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
carried out on the battery, and the results to be entered in a
register.
(1) Connections between the battery and the source of charging *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
current to be such that in no circumstances shall the battery
discharge other than to the secondary lighting circuits.
(2) A rectifier for battery charging to be for that purpose only and to *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
be so regulated that the battery cannot discharge appreciably
under normal conditions.
(3) Voltage and hydrometer tests to be carried out and recorded in a *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
register.
c) Functional Test
(i) Is the illumination continuous during normal power supply? *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
(ii) Is the illumination maintained automatically when normal supply *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
is interrupted (within the time as specified)?
(iii) Does the lighting testing facilities function as designed? *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
d) Performance Test
(i) Is the illumination level adequate when all signs are on using *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
battery supply?
(ii) Is the illumination level adequate throughout and at the end of *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
the discharge test for the rated duration?
(iii) Can the battery be recharged to full load condition within *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
specified period after the discharge test for the rated duration?
(iv) Is the illumination of acceptable level in theatres, cinemas, etc. *Yes/No/N.A *Yes/No/N.A
and other specified premises used for entertainment?
3.12.1.1 Method of overriding control (Refer to para. 5.27 in C.O.P for Minimum F.S.I. & Equipment and FSD Circular
Letter No. 2/2005):
3.12.1.2 Shut down of the MVAC systems utilising: * Conventional AFA/ Addressable AFA/ BMS/ CCMS/ Probe type
detector
3.12.1.3 On/Off status monitoring of MVAC systems at: FS Control Room/B.M. Office/MVAC Control Console
a) For override control method “A” (Methods refer to FSDCoP), are the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compartments for the purpose of fire protection clearly identified?
b) Do the sizes and flow rates of the MVAC systems and associated air *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ducts tally with the FSD endorsed MVAC layouts?
c) Are all the MVAC systems required to be included in the VAC control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system highlighted on the air-side schematic diagram?
e) Are the supply/ return/ intake/ exhaust points installed at the correct *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
level?
a) Are the probes installed at appropriate positions that smoke can be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
effectively collected and released (i.e. not at bends of air duct)?
b) Are the probes length (>2/3 duct width in most products) and model *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
appropriate?
c) Is the pair of smoke collecting and releasing probes installed correctly in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
relative positions as recommended by the manufacturers and that
adequate pressure difference can be achieved for effective smoke
collecting?
d) Are the filters at the end of the smoke collecting/ releasing probes clean *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and properly installed?
e) Is the smoke collecting probe installed in such a way that the smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
collecting holes are facing the air stream being detected?
a) Is it provided adjacent to but without damaging to the Fire Alarm Control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Panel of the building and easy to operate?
b) Is durable label with proper wordings in Chinese and English provided *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for identification?
a) Can all the MVAC systems involved in the VAC control system be shut *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
off when this switch is activated?
b) Does any breakage in circuit wiring of this switch cause the above *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
MVAC systems to shut down?
c) Are the above MVAC systems unable to resume operation while fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
signal still exists?
a) Does the MVAC system shut down or fault signal indicated on the panel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
when the detector head is removed from its mounting base?
b) Does the MVAC system shut down or fault signal indicated on the panel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
when the power supply to the detector is lost?
a) Each MVAC system shall operate steadily to its rated speed and capacity *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
first. Smoke is generated and conveyed to the lower pressure side of the
MVAC system or air duct where it can be collected and detected. After
a reasonably short period of time, the MVAC system must be able to
shut down and a signal will be relayed to the F.S. Panel in the F.S.
Control Room. All other MVAC systems installed within and serving
the same compartment must also be shut down through interlocking
arrangement. No MVAC system can resume normal function unless the
fire signal registered has been cleared. (Test records on Part 4, 4.11
Table 1)
b) Is the VAC control system design for the MVAC system fail-safe? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) The central fresh air supply and/ or exhaust system shall be shut down. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) The central fresh air supply and/or exhaust system shall not require to be *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
shut down but the fresh air and/or exhaust to the affected
compartment/unit shall be closed off from the central system by
actuation of a local motorised smoke damper.
c) Shut down of the mechanical ventilating systems utilising a multiplex *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
automatic fire alarm or Building Automation System shall be permitted
so long as the multiplex system is on the Fire Services Department list
for this type of equipment/system.
(Note: As-fitted drawings, and the formal documents showing the system design calculation and the system
operating principles & sequences must be ready and available on the Site at the time of T&C)
b) Pressurised space :
- Escape staircase; or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
- Fire fighting staircase. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Equipment to be provided :
- Single fan with motor: or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
- Duplicated fans complete with motors: or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
- Single fan with duplicated motors: or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
- Others : *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Design air velocity passing through the door between pressurised space
and accommodation area m/s
3.13.2.1 General
d) Are approved procedures for testing & commissioning enclosed? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Simplified schematic diagram for all staircase pressurisation systems *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
shall be provided adjacent to the staircase pressurisation control panel.
h) Is the complete installation, including all equipment, components and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
wiring, approved by the Supervising Officer and accepted by the Fire
Services Department?
i) Are all submissions to FSD certified and signed by Registered *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Professional Engineer under CAP 409?
j) Are the fan motors duplicated with belt connected for duty and standby *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
used for buildings with more than one pressurised staircase?
k) Are sleeping risk premises and where designated by the Director of Fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Services, provided with a single pressurised staircase, duplicate fans and
motors?
Fan / Motor Set Data : Single Supply Fan Multiple Supply Fan
Duty Duplicated No. 1 No. 1 No. 2 No. 2
Motor Motor Duty Fan Standby Fan Duty Fan Standby Fan
Location
Fan
Manufacturer
Motor
Fan
Model
Motor
Fan
Serial No.
Motor
Starting method
a) Is pressurisation fan & motor supplied from one single proprietary *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manufacturer specialised in the manufacture of the pressurisation of
staircases system?
b) Are the rotating parts of fan/motor set protected by safety guard? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Is nominal fan motor power rated at 20% higher than the required *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hydraulic power?
e) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to fan motors and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
easily accessible for operation and with visual and audible indication on
the panel when the fan is locked?
f) Are pressurisation fan motors protected with HRC fuses? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Are staircase pressurisation fans connected with an approved secondary *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power supply?
i) Are the fans installed in a separate fire resistant plant room or enclosed *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by fire resistant enclosure with an FRP not less than that of the staircase
served?
k) Are doors to fan room provided with key locking devices? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
l) Are door(s) to fan room provided with automatic door closer(s)? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Shall the plant room housing the staircase pressurisation fans contain no *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
other services?
a) Is notice in Chinese & English characters with “Staircase pressurisation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
intake for (pressurisation space)” provided?
b) Is position of air intake located away from any potential fire hazards *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(such as basement smoke vent)?
c) Is air duct provided from the intake to the fan when air intake is distant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
from the fan?
d) Is smoke detector of a type suitable for use in air duct / plenum installed? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Can the pressurisation system be shut down when the duct type smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector is activated?
a) Are two air intakes, which spaced apart and facing different directions, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided?
b) Is each intake capable of providing the full air requirements of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system?
c) Is independently operated smoke control damper with duct type smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector provided at each intake?
d) Is override switch to reopen the closed damper and to close the open *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
damper provided?
f) Is notice in Chinese & English characters “Staircase pressurisation intake *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for (pressurisation space)” provided?
g) Is air duct provided from the intake to the fan when air intake is distant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
from the fan?
h) Is smoke control damper properly actuated when the duct type smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector is activated?
a) Are multiple injection points provided when the pressurised staircase *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exceeds 11m?
b) Is vertical distance between injection points not greater than 12 m or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
three storeys?
c) Are volume control dampers of air injection points properly secured? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Is injection duct work passing through other fire compartment *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
constructed to have the same FRP required for either the pressurised
space or the compartment through it passes, whichever is the greater?
e) Is injection point of a single injection point system away from the final *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exit door?
f) Does ductwork construction complied with or not less than DW144 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
standard?
g) Is aluminium sheet and aluminium pop rivet not provided in flat oval *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
duct longer than 1 m?
h) Are pressurisation ductworks and associated fittings constructed with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
flange joints for future ease of dismantling?
i) Are gaps / spaces between ductwork and wall openings filled with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved sealant?
k) Are adequate hot-dipped galvanised duct hangers or supports provided *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
as required?
l) Are duct hangers and supports rigidly fixed and in good conditions? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are expansion duct joints provided at locations through building *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
expansion joints?
o) Is the system NOT equipped with fire / smoke dampers or any other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
restrictions along the passage of supply & exhaust air in accordance with
the approved drawings?
p) Is certified leakage test report of ductwork (DW143 and DW144 as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved) including concrete air duct works and shafts for supply air
purposes enclosed?
q) Do sizes of air duct, discharge outlet and pressure relief damper sizes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tally with drawings?
a) Does spread of smoke between different fire compartments not likely *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
happen in both normal operation and fail-safe mode?
b) When the operation of air release system is automatic, is it actuated by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the same detector / device that actuates the rest of the pressurisation
system?
i) between the door into pressurised space and the start of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
partitioning? or,
ii) on each office & unit, the size of each air relief vent is capable of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
discharging the total air flow from the pressurised space?
d) Is air release vent located at or immediately below ceiling level? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e)
Type of air release system :
g) When the shaft is designed for dual purpose, is automatic control fire & *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke damper (note: fusible link type fire & smoke damper is NOT
acceptable) provided at each branch duct?
h) Are special vents for external vent provided on at least two sides of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
sealed building?
k) Is extraction flow rate greater than the total pressurised air flow rate of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
all served staircase pressurisation systems?
m) When the central exhaust system also serves for mechanical air release,
ii) when the related pressurisation system is actuated, is the function of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
VAC control system and VAC manual override switch for shutting
down the central exhaust system deactivated? and,
iii) for pressurisation system for fire fighting, is the local motorised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke damper in fire floor opened and dampers for other
compartments / units closed? or,
iv) for pressurisation system for escape, are the local motorised smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
dampers in fire floor and two above floors opened and dampers for
other compartments / units closed?
b) Door lock, latch, bolt, push bar & etc. are not provided at the external *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exit doors?
c) Warning label: “Over pressure relief door. Do not obstruct” (超壓時放 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
壓門,不要阻塞) is provided in English and Chinese characters at the
external exit doors?
f) Are the pressure relief outlets of automatic mechanical type and free to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
swing?
g) Is the framework of pressure relief damper of 3.2 mm stainless steel rigid *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
channel section or of approved design?
h) Is wire mesh provided at the external opening of relief vent / damper? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
i) Is relief vent / duct passed through other fire compartment enclosed by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire rated material and is the FRP the same as the pressurised space or
passed through fire compartment, whichever is greater?
j) Is free area of relief vent / damper “AX” ≧ 0.16 m2 x (total required *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
airflow (m3/s) through the open doors – air supply satisfying the pressure
differential requirement (m3/s) in pressurised space)?
(Ref: See equation (24) of section 14 of BS 5588: Part 4)
b) Are the pressure sensors and its associated equipment of industrial *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
process grade conforming to BS EN 60654-4 or equivalent?
c) Is separate pressure differential system provided for each pressurised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system?
d) Is end of pressure sensing tube properly terminated at the pressurised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
space and accommodation with proper mechanical protection?
f) Is the pressure sensing unit(s) connected with fire rated cables of high *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
temperature grade to BS 6724 suitable for operating at 250 °C?
g) Is the high temperature grade fire rated type cable enclosed in galvanised *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
steel conduit and run within the pressurised space in the fire resistance
duct?
a) Are the power supply cables for pressurised system, controller, pressure
sensor & etc in full compliance with :-
b) Are the binding tapes used for the cables of flame retardant? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are the cables installed in cable trays or other approved supports, and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fastened by approved fasteners or clamps specially designed and
constructed for the purpose?
d) Are the cables installed outside the pressurised staircase enclosed by fire *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
resistant enclosure with FRP not less than that of the compartment served
or 2 hrs FRP, whichever is the higher?
e) Are the cables enclosed with protective enclosures to reduce the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
likelihood of failure due to external effects – mechanical, electrical or
physical?
f) Are electrical supplies for all equipment (such as fans, air relief damper, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
over-pressure device, controller, supervisory panel & etc) fed with an
approved secondary source power supply?
g) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and the Electricity Ordinance?
h) Are power supplies for the differential pressure sensors, control, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
overpressure devices, air release devices distributed from the sub-circuit
of staircase pressurisation system?
a) Is the control panel provided for each pressurisation of staircases system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and located adjacent to the fire control panel?
b) Is the control panel for each pressurisation of staircases system normally *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manned or installed in accordance with the approved drawings?
ii) Are all controls, starters, relays, etc suitable for continuous operation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
at 250°C for not less than 1 hour?
d) Does the control panel incorporate the necessary switches with same *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
method/direction of operation?
e) Does the control panel incorporate the necessary relays, timers, key type *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switches, alarm and trouble lights essential to the operation of the
system?
f) Is the indicator light actuated by devices that sense the effective *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operation of the relevant components (i.e. airflow switch / air pressure
switch) of the pressurisation system?
g) Does the control panel incorporate manual override facility with manual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
reset & are audio / visual indications provided?
h) Is the pressurisation of staircases system operated via the actuation of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manual override facility?
i) Are all switches and indicators clearly labelled (red letters on white *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
background, not less than 3 mm high) to indicate the operating positions
and systems served?
j) A further label shall be provided with letters not less than 6 mm high *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
stating that the controls shall be operated by authorised personnel.
k) Switches for all staircase pressurisation systems shall be grouped in one *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
area of the panel together with those for smoke extraction systems or the
like. On/Off switches for each fan shall be provided.
l) All switches shall have the same method/direction of operation. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Is the cubicle type motor control panel tested satisfactorily in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and the Electricity
Ordinance?
n) Is manual override switch provided on local fan control panel locked in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
“Automatic control” position?
o) Is an indication signal transmitted to the supervisory control panel, when *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
local fan control panel is in manual control mode?
p) Is the signalling test for the control panel remain satisfied including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power status, normal and fire mode status, motorised fire and smoke
dampers status, duct type smoke detector status, fan running and motor
failure, manual operation and power failure?
3.13.2.10 Miscellaneous
a) Are all ductworks, metal works, wirings and equipment properly painted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for identification?
b) Are door sets (i.e. doors, frames and ironmongery hardware) complying *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with Building Authority’s requirement and suitable for use continuously
at 35 °C and 100% RH, and with certificates enclosed as required?
c) Are all components, materials and workmanship complying fully with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the requirements of FSDCoP?
d) Does compartmentation of pressurisation plant room tally with that of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the staircase served?
e) Are warning / instruction notices provided at entrance & inside the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protected areas that are normally occupied?
f) If, however, except for sleeping risk premises, is the total air requirement *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
for each pressurised staircase made up from two or more separate
supplies acting together (e.g. top and bottom plants)? (If yes, then no
further duplication of equipment is necessary)
g) Are all doors sets (i.e. doors, frames and hardware) providing access to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or from any pressurised staircase to the satisfaction of the Building
Authority?
h) Are supplementary gaskets to assist in preventing smoke leakage NOT *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided? NO supplementary gasket shall be allowed?
i) Are self closers provided for all the doors to ensure integrity of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
enclosure? The closers shall have been part of a “door, door frame and
ironmongery” test assembly which has successfully passed the test in
accordance with British Standard 476: Part 22? Are the closers of such a
design that they cannot be defeated i.e. no removable pins or bolts, etc.?
j) Is the minimum FRP for the enclosure of the pressurisation E&M plant *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
equal to or greater than the pressurised space served (FRP of enclosure
is _____ hrs.)?
k) When plant room served more than one pressurisation system, is separate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire rated enclosure provided to each pressurisation system in order to
maintain fire compartmentation between different pressurised spaces?
l) When fan room is used as an air plenum, are all the control panels located *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
outside the fan room, or protected by fire resistant enclosure(s)?
m) Are door sets installed in such a manner to be smoke leakage proof? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
n) Are all joints between frames & building structure provided with sealants *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in compliance with BS 476: Part 23?
o) Is finished sill under the closed doors wear resistant? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ii) Are the notice plates bilingual bearing the words “Staircase *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Pressurization Class A/B*” and “樓梯增壓 A/B 類*” with letter
height not less than 50 mm and painted in red on a white or stainless
steel background as shown in the Figure I of the circular letter?
iii) Is a red indicator light provided as shown in the Figure I of the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
circular letter and is on while the supply fan of the pressurisation of
staircases system is in operation?
b) Does the system actuate directly from the local automatic fire alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control panel and remain in operation? (Refer to FSDCoP)
c) Are manual reset and monitoring provision with audio / visual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
indications provided? (Refer to FSDCoP)
f) Is the fan just be stopped by switching off at the fan control rather than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by any automatic means?
g) Are non-return damper(s) provided to prevent backflow between parallel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
connected multiple pressurised fans?
i) Are all systems automatically actuated and remained in operation? Is it *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
able for manually reset and monitored by audio and visual indication?
Are actuation of all systems directed from the local automatic fire alarm
panel whenever that panel transmits a ‘Fire’ signal to the Fire Service
Communication Centre?
j) Where any building or that portion of a building immediately adjacent to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a designated pressurised staircase is not provided with a smoke detection
system, are smoke detectors installed at a distance not exceeding 1 m
from and outside the access doors to the staircase or its approach lobbies
to activate the system?
k) Is variable flow control for fan(s) adopting for “normal” operating *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
mode?
n) Is performance test carried out and is the test result satisfactory? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
o) Is measurement of door opening force carried out and is the result *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory?
p) Is measurement of differential pressure across the pressurised space and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accommodation carried out and is the result satisfactory?
q) Is measurement of pressurised air flow carried out and is the result *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory?
r) Is the air intake fire/ smoke damper closed when the duct type smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector is activated? or
s) Is the staircase pressurisation system shut down when the duct smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector at air intake is activated (for the air intake only facing in one
direction)?
i) by building fire alarm system; (Note: manual fire alarm is not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
recommended for air relief system which is automatically controlled
in the fire zones)
iv) by point type smoke detector mounted in the accommodation area *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
adjacent to the doors (within 1 m) leading to the protected space at
each storey served by the system;
v) by selecting the manual mode on the supervisory control panel. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
v) Is changeover from the duty equipment to the standby equipment *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
automatically operated when failure occurred in the duty equipment?
w) Is the system capable of achieving between 90% & 110% of the new *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
volumetric requirements within 5 sec. of a door being opened or closed
(for the over pressure release system by using variable supply fans or
dampers)?
3.13.3.2 Others
a) Are all relevant parts of the pressurisation of staircases system tested *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactorily in accordance with the T&C Procedure for Air-
conditioning, Refrigeration and Mechanical Ventilation Installation?
Operating Air Flow Pattern : *Scouring Pattern / Cross Flow Effect with low level supply
and high level extraction
(a) make-up air inlets not mechanically propelled : 3 m/s ________ m/s
3.14.2.1 General
c) Does occupancy tally with that mentioned in approved building plans? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Does compartmentation of protected premises tally with that marked in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved building plans?
e) Does system layout tally with that in approved building plans and F.S.I. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings?
f) Is smoke zone boundary and auto smoke curtain location in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to approved smoke control layout?
j) Are approved procedures and set up details for testing & commissioning *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
available?
k) Is the design of the complete installation, including all equipment, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
components and wiring, approved by the Supervising Officer and
accepted by the Fire Services Department available?
l) Are all systems completed and tested to ensure that they are functioning *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correctly before the final full test and demonstration take place with FSD
Officers in attendance?
m) Has a full set of test and functional operation check records submitted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accompanying Register Professional Engineer’s signature confirming or
otherwise that he is satisfied that the installation(s) are operating in
accordance with his design and the requirements of F.S.D?
n) Have the format / methods of the required operational and functional test *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
been agreed with FSD before the work commences?
o) Are all systems with “fail safe” design to ensure a free passage of smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
in accordance with approved drawings?
p) Are the fire shutters tested to the relevant requirements of the T&C *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Procedure for Fire Service Installation?
q) Has exemption been granted for one extraction / supply system used to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
serve several compartments?
r) Where the motorised fire and smoke dampers are required, is validated *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
test certificate for the entire assembly of the fire and smoke damper to
maintain efficient operation at 250oC for not less than one hour provided?
s) Has the Director of Fire Services approved the adoption of performance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
based fire engineering approach?
t) Where the smoke extraction rate is designed with fire engineering *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approach, is the maximum area of the smoke reservoir restricted to 2000
m2?
v) Is static smoke extraction system and associated facilities provided as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
specified and employed as part of the designed system (e.g. in atrium or
basement)?
w) Is the static smoke extraction system installed as approved (e.g. smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
vent size and separation, provision of smoke curtain, actuation, etc.)?
x) All systems shall be provided with remote on/off/override control at the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire control panel.
y) Shafts used for smoke extraction purposes shall contain no other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
services.
Fan
Manufacturer
Motor
Fan
Model
Motor
Fan
Serial No.
Motor
Starting Method
a) Is smoke extraction fan (supply and extraction) supplied from a *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
proprietary manufacturer specialised in the manufacture of the system?
b) Are the fans connected directly to outside by non-combustible ductwork *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
including flexible connection?
c) If the fans are installed within the service compartment, is the fan system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
(including fans, motors, drives, electrical works, ductworks, boundary
of compartment) protected by a fire resisting material of rating not less
than one hour?
d) Is the supply / makeup air rate at least 80% of the overall extraction rate? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Is the supply or makeup air supplied from an independent supply air *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
system?
f) Are the rotating parts of fan/motor set protected by safety guard? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
g) Is fan motor(s) power rated at 20% higher than the required nominal fan *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power?
i) Is the fan itself coated with finishing material capable of withstanding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
exposure to an ambient temperature of 250 °C for a period of not less
than one hour without producing smoke or any toxic fumes, and certified
by the fan manufacturer?
j) Are emergency lock-off buttons provided adjacent to fan motors and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
easily accessible for operation and with visual and audible indication on
the fire control panel when the fan is locked?
l) Are smoke extraction fans connected with power supply from secondary *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
source?
m) Are starting instructions for dynamic smoke extraction system *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
prominently displayed in the fan room with a glass front frame?
n) Are doors to smoke extraction plant rooms clearly labelled "SMOKE *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
EXTRACTION FAN ROOM"?
o) Are doors to smoke extraction plant room provided with locking *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
devices?
p) Are doors to smoke extraction plant room provided with automatic door *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
closer(s)?
3.14.2.3 Ductworks
a) Is air intake distant from any potential fire hazards and is prevented from *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
contamination by the same source of smoke?
i) At least 5 metres in any direction away from any make-up air *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
intake or any other openings into the building?
ii) Air is prohibited to discharge into any means of escape or free air *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
path of the fireman’s staircase?
iii) Discharge shall be at least 3 metres above the surrounding *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
horizontal surface from the bottom of the outlets?
iv) Air shall not be discharged downward if the discharge point is *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
less than 6 metres in height?
v) Air discharge shall not be under any canopy or overhang? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
c) Are ductwork and associated fittings fabricated from galvanised sheet *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
steel but not aluminium?
d) Does the size of the outside air intake duct tally with vertical air flow *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
diagram approved by FSD?
f) Is ductwork constructed with enclosure of fire rated resistant equivalent *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to that of the compartment served, and suitable for continuous operation
at 250 °C for not less than 1 hour?
g) Are ductworks and associated fittings constructed to DW143 and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
DW144 and subsequent amendments as approved?
h) Is ductwork and associated fittings constructed with flange joints for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
future ease of dismantling?
i) Are gaps / spaces between ductwork and wall opening filled with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved sealant?
l) Are duct hangers and supports rigidly fixed and unbroken? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m) Are expansion duct joints provided at location through building *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
expansion joint?
o) Does system clear from any fire / smoke dampers or any other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
restrictions of air passage as approved?
q) Is certified Leakage Test Report of Ductwork (DW143 & DW144 as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved) enclosed?
r) Do sizes of air duct, discharge outlet and pressure relief damper sizes *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
tally with drawings?
t) Are motorised fire / smoke dampers provided only for system where one *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
extraction or supply system is used to serve several compartments as
approved?
u) Is damper complete with electric motor actuator enclosed with fire rated *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
enclosure and capable of withstanding ambient temperature of at least
250 °C for at least one hour?
v) Is damper module installation fully sealed between the module frame and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the mounting from by gaskets and actuator of the damper with material
capable of withstanding exposure than ambient temperature of at least
250 °C for at least one hour without producing smoke or any toxic fumes
and certified by the damper manufacturer?
w) Are fire and smoke dampers provided at the main exhaust outlet louvre *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and / or main supply intake louvre and are they approved by FSD?
x) Do fire and smoke dampers comply with UL 555S class I or other *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
international standards?
y) If smoke extraction system ductwork passes through compartment, does *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the part of ductwork outside the serviced compartment comply with the
following :
i) Insulation with fire rated period of 30 minutes in compliance with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the Code of Practice for Fire Resisting Construction issued by the
Buildings Department?
iii) Totally enclosed by fire resisting construction to BS 476 : Part *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
20, to the same fire resisting period as the serviced compartment
or the containing compartment, whichever is the higher?
iv) Hard body impact test to BS EN 1128 with exterior surface free *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
from accidental mechanical damage?
z) Is the ductwork tested satisfactorily in accordance with the T&C *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Procedure for Air-conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central
Monitoring & Control System Installation?
b) Is appropriate type (early detection type / early response type) of smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
detector provided within smoke extraction system?
c) Is the pair of smoke collecting and releasing probes installed correctly in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
relative positions as recommended by the manufacturers and that
adequate pressure difference can be achieved for effective smoke
collection?
d) Are the filters at the end of the smoke collecting / releasing probes clean *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and properly installed?
e) Is(are) designated smoke detector(s) provided at the air intake for smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
extraction system?
f) Is the smoke detector designed to override all other controlling devices *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and shut down the smoke extraction system being served by the
respective fan upon the sensing of smoke at the air intake by the
designated smoke detector?
g) Is the smoke detector connected with fire resisting cable to the control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel?
b) Is the whole smoke extraction system wired with fire resisting cables? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Are the binding tapes used for the cables of flame retardant? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Are the cables installed in cable trays or other approved supports, and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
are fastened by approved fasteners or clamps specially designed and
constructed for the purpose?
f) Are the cable routes provided with proper protective enclosure to reduce *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the likelihood of failure due to external effects – mechanical, electrical
or physical?
g) Is the electrical wiring system tested satisfactorily in accordance with the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and to Electricity Ordinance?
b) Is control panel provided for each smoke extraction system and located *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
adjacent to the fire control panel?
c) Is the control panel for each smoke extraction system normally manned *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or installed in accordance with the approved drawings?
d) Is the cubicle type control panel constructed from 2 mm thick (min) panel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
steel and conform to BS EN 60439-1?
e) Does the control panel installed in a room or enclosure with FRP of 2 hrs *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
or more containing no other equipment?
f) Does the control panel incorporate the necessary switches with the same *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
method / direction of operation?
g) Does the control panel incorporate the necessary relays, timers, key type *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switches, alarms and trouble lights essential to the operation of the
system?
h) Are the controls, starters, relays, etc., suitable for continuous operation *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
at 250 °C for not less than one hour?
i) Is the indicator light actuated by devices that sense the effective *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operation of the relevant components (i.e. airflow switch / air pressure
switch) of the smoke extraction system?
j) Does the control panel incorporate manual override facility with manual *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
reset and are audio & visual indications provided?
k) Is the smoke extraction system individually operated via the actuation of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
manual override facility?
l) Are all switches and indicators clearly labelled (red letters on white *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
background, not less than 3 mm high) to indicate the operating positions
and systems served?
m) Is the cubicle type motor control panel tested satisfactorily in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
with the T&C Procedure for Electrical Installation and to Electricity
Ordinance?
n) Are switches for all smoke extraction systems grouped in one area of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the panel together with those for staircase pressurisation systems or the
like? Where the smoke extraction system is served by both supply and
extract fans, are on/off switches for each fan provided?
o) Is label provided with letters not less than 6 mm high stating that the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
controls shall be operated by authorised personnel?
p) Are labels permanent, legible and firmly secured (adhesive is not *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactory) and are they lettered in both English and Chinese by
engraving or similar?
q) Is simplified schematic diagram for all smoke extraction systems *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided adjacent to the smoke extraction control panel?
r) Is the signaling test for the control panel remain satisfactory including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
power status, normal and fire mode status, motorised fire and smoke
dampers status, duct type smoke detector status, fan running and motor
failure, manual operation and power failure?
e) Does the fault silence switch silence the audible alarm while leaving *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
visual light ON?
f) Does the alarm silence switch silence the audible alarm while leaving the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
red alarm indicating light ON until the system is reset?
h) Does test switch for simulating alarm condition and operate properly? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
j) Does the disconnect switch for transmitter, release devices, etc. operate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
properly with both visual and audible alarms activated?
3.14.2.8 Miscellaneous
b) Are warning / instruction notices provided inside the testing area(s) *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
which are normally occupied?
c) Are all ductworks and metal works properly painted? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Is proper identification provided for ductworks, wiring and equipment? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
e) Do door sets (i.e. doors, frames and ironmongery hardware) comply with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Building Authority’s requirement and suitable for use continuously
under 35 °C and 100% RH with certificates enclosed as required?
f) Do architectural details with all components, materials and workmanship *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
comply with the requirements of the FSDCoP?
g) Are warning / instruction notices provided at entrance & inside the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protected areas which are normally occupied?
h) Do smoke curtain systems used for separating different smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
compartments comply with BS EN 12101 Part 1and with material
comply with BS 476 Part 20 approved?
a) Are all relevant parts of dynamic smoke extraction system tested *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactorily in accordance with the T&C Procedure for the Air-
conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring &
Control System Installation?
b) Has full and complete records been taken of all tests and the results
submitted with not less than the following in the report :
(ii) Resulting airflow rate, current, belt tensions, shaft speeds, etc. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
included in the report?
c) Has mechanical check for motorised smoke / fire damper been conducted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and accepted by Registered Professional Engineer under CAP 409?
d) Are smoke curtains dropped down smoothly and the bottom bars stop at *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the correct position?
e) Is electro-thermal link properly installed & reinstated and accepted by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Registered Professional Engineer under CAP 409?
a) Does AUTO / MANUAL selector key switch function properly and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switched to manual mode upon the test?
a) Are all systems for smoke extraction automatically actuated and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
remained in operation until manually reset?
b) Is any transmission of actuating signals from the AFA panel for the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operation of the smoke extraction systems affected by multiplexer or
addressable or similar devices unless such devices have the approval or
certification of one of the testing authorities recognised by FSD?
c) Is individual smoke extraction component provided with a manual key *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
operated ON / OFF switch with indicator light provided on the fire
control panel?
d) Are switches for all smoke extraction / removal systems grouped in one *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
area of the panel together with those for staircase pressurisation systems
or the like?
e) Are all switches have the same method / direction of operation? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Are indicator lights actuated by a device that senses effective operation, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
such as a centrifugal switch or an air pressure switch, of the relevant
smoke / air handling system?
g) Are all switches and indicators clearly labelled (red letters on white *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
background, not less than 3 mm high) to show operating positions and
systems served and stating that the controls shall be operated only by
authorised personnel?
a) Are the electrically driven fans equipped with audio and visual warnings *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to indicate the fault signals?
i) The proper function of interlocking devices between fans and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
dampers?
iii) The correct balancing and direction of air flow? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Are the system and associated components of a “fail safe” design to *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ensure a free passage of smoke in accordance with approved drawings?
c) Is the travel of smoke in counter-flow direction to that of the egress / *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
escape route?
d) Are egress / escape routes kept free from smoke (i.e. smoke flow shall *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
be away from the escape route)?
e) Are air / smoke flow paths under “scouring” or “cross-flow” effect in all *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
areas within the fire compartment as approved?
f) Is the smoke travelling distance shorter than 30 m before entering the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
nearest point of intake of the extraction system?
g) Is smoke extraction point provided within each unit of floor area of 500 *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
m2?
i) Are points of smoke extraction evenly distributed and located at high *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
level in the space?
j) Does makeup air supply follow an air path as direct and short as possible, *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and enter at low level in order to avoid premature mixing with the hot
gases?
k) Is the smoke contained effectively within the smoke reservoirs? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
b) Does the system actuate directly from the local automatic fire alarm *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
control panel and remain in operation? (Refer to FSDCoP)
c) Are manually reset and monitor by audio & visual indication function *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
provided? (Refer to FSDCoP)
d) Are designated smoke detection system / detector(s) provided for smoke *Yes/No/N.A. Yes/No/N.A.
extraction system?
g) Can the fan just be stopped by switching off at the fan control rather than *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by any automatic means?
i) Is alarm signal repeated to fire control room or status panel at the main *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
entrance of the building?
j) Where a sprinkler system is provided. Is the system designed to activate *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
by a flow switch on the main sprinkler feed pipe serving the area?
Operating air flow pattern : *Scouring pattern / Cross flow effect with low level supply
and high level extraction
1) *Smoke Generator(s)
2) *Tracer Smoke
3) *Fire Chamber
4) *Combustion Fuel
5) *Thermal Couples
6) *Temperature Sensor(s)
7) *Anemometer
8) *Clamp-on Ammeter
9) *Voltmeter
10) *Tachometer
13) *U gauges
3.15.3.1 General
c) Does occupancy tally with that mentioned in approved building plans? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
d) Does compartmentation of protected premises tally with that marked in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
approved building plans?
e) Does system layout tally with that in approved building plans and F.S.I. *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
drawings?
f) Are all wet fire service installations completed with full testing & *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
commissioning?
g) Are all automatic fire alarm installations completed with full testing & *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
commissioning?
h) Are all static & dynamic smoke extracting installations completed with *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
full testing & commissioning?
i) Is smoke zone boundary and auto smoke curtain location in accordance *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
to approved smoke control layout?
n) Are all finishes of building envelop completed with full inspection? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
o) Are FSD approved procedures and set up details for Testing & *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Commissioning available?
p) Does the smoke re-enter into the building through building openings or *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fresh air intake louvres?
q) Is mock-up test with set up details for Testing & Commissioning hot *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke test available and approved by the Supervising Officer?
r) Is detail of approved organisation chart available for Testing & *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Commissioning?
s) Are details of members of approved fire fighting team and auxiliary team *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
available for Testing & Commissioning?
t) Are formal evacuation procedures for all approved visiting personnel *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
available?
v) Is design of the complete Testing & Commissioning setup, including *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
all equipment, components and wiring, approved by the Supervising
Officer and accepted by the FSD available?
w) Are all systems completed and tested to ensure that they are functioning *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
correctly before the final full test and demonstration take place with FSD
Officers in attendance?
x) Has a full set of test and functional operation check records submitted *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
accompanying Register Professional Engineer’s signature confirming or
otherwise that he is satisfied that the installation(s) are operating in
accordance with his design and the requirements of F.S.D?
y) Have the format / methods of the required operational and functional test *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
been agreed with FSD before the work commences?
z) Are all fire fighting squads available throughout the testing process? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
aa) Is the safety arrangement and precautions for the test approved by the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Supervising Officer and accepted by the FSD?
c) Is the pair of smoke collecting and releasing probes installed correctly in *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
relative positions as recommended by the manufacturers and that
adequate pressure difference can be achieved for effective smoke
collection?
d) Are the filters at the end of the smoke collecting / releasing probes clean *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and properly installed?
e) Do(es) designated smoke detector(s) be provided at the air intake for *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke management system?
f) Is the smoke management supply fan tripped off upon the sensing of *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
smoke at the air intake passage by the designated smoke detector?
g) Is the smoke detector connected with fire resisting cable to the control *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
panel?
3.15.3.3 Miscellaneous
b) Are warning / instruction notices provided inside the testing area(s) *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
which is(are) normally occupied?
c) Are warning/instruction notices provided at entrance & inside the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
protected areas, which are normally occupied?
d) Is static photo recording carried out to record the smoke movement upon *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the hot smoke test?
e) Is video recording carried out to record the smoke movement upon the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
hot smoke test?
f) Is the smoke contained effectively within the smoke reservoirs? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
a) Are the ductwork and all relevant parts of the systems for the hot smoke *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
test tested satisfactorily in accordance with the T&C Procedure for Air-
conditioning, Refrigeration, Ventilation and Central Monitoring Control
System Installation?
b) Are preliminary and visual test on the sealing of all openings in the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
ductwork using chemical “white” smoke generators be carried out?
c) Has mechanical check for motorised smoke / fire damper been *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
conducted and accepted by Registered Professional Engineer under CAP
409?
d) Are smoke curtains dropped down smoothly and the bottom bars stop at *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
the correct position?
e) Is electro-thermal link properly installed & reinstated and accepted by *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
Registered Professional Engineer under CAP 409?
a) Does AUTO/MANUAL selector key switch function properly and *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
switched to manual mode upon the test?
g) Is the static/dynamic smoke extraction system tested and found *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
satisfactorily in accordance with the T&C requirements of smoke
extraction system?
a) Is the fire size identified with total heat output estimated to ensure the *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
test to be carried out without damage to the building?
b) Does the submission provide details on the selection process for the safe *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
fire size?
d) Is the plume temperature reading data logged with computer programme *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
and linked to trigger the alarm signal for executing fire suppression, if
required?
e) Is the smoke contained effectively within the smoke reservoirs? *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
f) Are all smoke management systems and controls functioned properly as *Yes/No/N.A. *Yes/No/N.A.
designed and co-ordinated?
(This form can also be used for hydraulic test carried out during the construction period)
Pressure (kPa)
Pressure Reducing Riser/Stair No. Floor Level
Set No. Upstream Downstream
Standby
Pump Standby
Standby
Standby Pump
Floor Level Range (m) Area not within hose reel coverage
Zone Location of
Hydrant outlet Floor Level Riser/Stair No. Pressure (kPa) Flow rate (l/min)
Topmost outlet
Bottom outlet
Zone Location of
Hydrant outlet Floor Level Riser/Stair No. Pressure (kPa) Flow rate (l/min)
Topmost outlet
Bottom outlet
Remark:
Type of town mains: *single end feed/ double end feed/ direct feed/ unrestricted
Jockey Pump
Sprinkler Duty
Pump
Standby
Transfer Duty
Pump
Standby
Jockey Pump
Duty Pump
Standby Pump
Note: Duty pump cut-in pressure shall be not less than 80% of the design/maintained pressure in the trunk main.
#- Actual minimum running pressure = Installation pressure - Static pressure of highest sprinkler
Table 6 Test Record of Proving of Water Supplies with Standard Test Orifice Fitted
Remark:
Alarm Bell
Heat
Fire Smoke
Detector
Probe Unit
Sprinkler Flow
Switch
a) Heat detector:
Manufacturer/model No. : ____________________________________
Type : ____________________________________
Location : ____________________________________
Table 1 Test Record of Manual Call Points, Alarm Bells Visual Fire Alarms and Control Panel
Control Panel
Location/ LED Indicator Floor on which Fault Signal
Identification Local/Remote Alarm Bell Sounds Zone No. and Buzzer
of Detector (ON/0FF) and Visual Fire Indication
(Heat/Smoke) Alarm Flashes (No./ON/OFF) (ON/OFF)
Remark:
Location/Room :
Type of Gas : *CO2 / FM200 / ________________
Type of System :
Modular ( ) Cylinder ( )
Pre-engineered ( ) Engineered ( )
Alarm Yod-
System System Bell and Alarm and Indication Test
Test Remarks
Condition Action Warning Warning on Panel Result
lights lights
1 Normal 1.1 No OFF OFF Supply healthy *Yes/No
and System
Auto
Yod-
Alarm
Alarm
System System Bell and Indication Test
Test and Remarks
Condition Action Warning on Panel Result
Warning
lights
lights
Remark:
4.5.2 Records
Start End
Date Location/Section Duration
(min)
Time Pressure (kPa) Time Pressure (kPa)
Jockey Pump
Remark:
Type of town mains : *single end feed/ double end feed/ direct feed/ unrestricted
Water tank capacity : m³ at Location :
Total Nos. of drencher head/water spray nozzle : Nos.
Total Nos. of deluge valve set : Nos.
Nos. of drencher head/water spray nozzle connected to each deluge valve set :
9
Use separate sheet for large installation.
Drencher Duty
Pump
Standby
Duty
Standby
Note: # - Actual minimum running pressure = Installation pressure - Static pressure of highest nozzle
Table 5 Test Record of Proving of Water Supplies with Standard Test Orifice Fitted
Remark:
Control Panel
Floor on which
Location of Loudspeakers Loudspeakers Zone No. and
Loudspeaker
Operated Indication
(ON/OFF)
(No./NO/OFF)
Control Panel
Location/
Flashing Lights Zone No. and Flashing
Identification
(ON/OFF) Indication Light
of Flashing Lights
(No./ON/OFF) (ON/OFF)
Note: Flashing lights in the same area shall operate in synchronous mode.
Remark:
Operation
Control Panel
Location/ LED Indicator Floor on which
Identification Local/Remote Alarm Bell Sound Zone No. and Buzzer
of Detector (ON/OFF) Indication
(Heat/Smoke) (No./ON/OFF) (ON/OFF)
Remark:
4.9.1.3 Alternator
a) Make :
b) Model :
c) Serial No. :
d) Rated kVA :
e) Voltage (V) / Full load current (A) :
f) Phase / Rated p.f. :
g) Insulation class :
Simulate Test 1 ^
Mains Failure Test 2 **
Delay Start Timer
Delay Repeat Start
b. Stopping Manual
Resumption of Mains ***
Delay Stop Timer ****
c. Engine
Overload Trip (MCCB)
Protection
Engine HL
Overspeed LL
Low Lub-oil HL
Pressure (kPa) LL
High Water HL
Temp. (oC) LL
Under Voltage Trip
Overvoltage Trip
Response Time from Mains
d. Others
Failure to Changeover (sec)
Battery 4 Attempt Start
Quick closing Mechanism
Governor Function
Voltage Regulator (346V - 380V)
Auto-starting of Vent. Fan
Manual Override Facilities
Phase Sequence of Alternator Output
Frequency Setting
Note: ^ Refer to function test on capability to start and transfer load to generator automatically.
** Refer to function test on capability to start but without load transfer if mains resumes during engine starting.
*** Refer to function test on capability to automatic transfer load back to mains automatically after a preset time
delay and immediately back to generator if mains fails within the above time delay period.
**** Refer to function test on capability to cool engine for a preset period after load is transferred to mains.
Remark:
Exit Sign
Directional Sign
Activated
within 5sec
Type (self-
during Operating
contained/central Test facilities
Location Quantity normal hours Voltage Current Lux
battery system, checked (Yes/No)
power (if tested)
battery type, etc.)
failure
(Yes/No)
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
Floor 5
Floor 6
Floor 7
Floor 8
Floor 9
Floor 10
Activated
Type (self- within 5sec
contained/battery during Operating Test facilities
Location kit/central battery Number normal hours Voltage Current cd/m2 checked
system, battery power (if tested) (Yes/No)
type, etc.) failure
(Yes/No)
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
Floor 5
Floor 6
Floor 7
Floor 8
Floor 9
Floor 10
Remark:
Remark:
*Contract/Sub-contract/Quotation No. :
Date of Test :
Date of calibration :
Remarks :
(i) Take at least 10 measurements, uniformly distributed over the doorway for accurate air velocity measurement.
Notes :
(i) For Class A System
(a) Measure the differential pressure across a closed door between the pressurised stair and the lobby/corridor, the
pressure difference shall be ≧50 Pa ± 10%.
(ii) For Class B System
(a) Measure the differential pressure across lift well and accommodation area with all doors closed, the pressure
difference shall be ≧50 Pa ± 10%.
(b) Measure the differential pressure across stairway and accommodation area with all doors closed, the pressure
difference shall be ≧50 Pa ± 10%.
(c) Measure the differential pressure across closed doors between each lobby and accommodation area with all doors
closed, the pressure difference shall be ≧45 Pa ± 10%.
(iii) All measurements shall be made when all doors to the lift, stair and lobby and the final exit doors are closed and the
air release path from the accommodation area is open.
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*Contractor/Sub-contractor : _____________________________________________________
I certify that the following Fire Service Installations as specified in the *Contract/Sub-contract/Quotation have
been designed in accordance with relevant standards, guidelines, codes of practice, statutory regulations, and
good trade practice to meet with the functional, performance, operation and maintenance requirements and in
accordance with the Contract requirements. I certify that the Fire Service Installations have been checked and
tested satisfactorily to comply with the design:
1. _________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________
Note: 1. This certificate must be signed by the person responsible for the design and authorised by the designer
Firm/Company.
2. The person authorised by the designer Firm/Company shall possess the relevant qualifications required by the
Particular Specification and the General Specification.