REQUEST FOR APPROVAL

(RFA)
PROJECT : Kayaku Malaysia - Phase 3
OWNER : Kayaku Safety Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd
JOB NO. : 268624 RFA NO. : AEM/JFE/KYK/MS/FPS-01 Rev. 1
REQUEST BY : Asahi Engineering (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd REPLY BY : JFE ENGINEERING (M) SDN BHD
DATE OF REQUEST : 28-Nov-23 REPLY REQUIRED DATE :
SUBJECT : METHOD STATEMENT FOR FPS INSTALLATION

REQUEST SECTION

PREPARED BY : APPROVED BY :

Signature : Signature :
Name : Arif Khalid Name : Wong Ju Kok
Designation : Project Engineer Designation : Project Manager

REPLY SECTION (by JFEM)

PREPARED BY : APPROVED BY :

Signature : Signature :
Name : Name :
Designation : Designation :
Date : Date :

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NO CONTENT PAGE
1 1.0 Objective 2

2 2.0 Scope of Work 2

3 3.0 Reference / Standard 2

4 4.0 Material List 5

5 5.0 Tools List 6

6 6.0 Sequence of Work 7

6.1 Installation of Hose Reel 7
6.2 Installation of Wall Mounted Fire Alarm Panel 9
6.3 Installation of Conduit Pipe and Saddle 9
6.4 Installation of Alarm Bell 10
6.5 Installation of Manual Break Glass 11
6.6 Installation of Smoke Detector 11
6.7 Installation of Pipe Hanger Support 12
6.8 Installation of Fire Extinguisher 13
6.9 Sequence Work of Pipes Painting 14
6.10 Installation of Valve with Screwed Connection 15
6.11 Installation of Valve with Flanged Connection 15
6.12 Installation of FM200 System 16
6.13 Installation of Fire Stop Compound 16
6.14 Installation of Riser Pipes 17
6.15 Installation of Sprinkler System 19

7 7.0 Testing and Commissioning

7.1 Water System Test / Pipe Pressure Tests 21
7.2 Fire Alarm System Tests 21
7.3 Total Flooding System Tests 22
7.4 Hose Reel System Tests 22

8 8.0 Safety, Health and Environment 23

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1.0 OBJECTIVE
To outline work method for fire protection services installation, testing
and commissioning. This is to ensure the installation, testing and
commissioning of fire protection services is compliance to contract
requirement, shop drawing and technical specification.

2.0 SCOPE
This section of work procedure covers the necessary requirement for
handling and installation work of fire protection services to suit the
requirement in the fire protection services.

3.0 REFERENCES / STANDARD

3.1 FIRE HOSE REEL

The requirement for hose reel system is detailed under the 10th schedule
of the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984. The applicable standard for hose
reel system are as follows:

• M.S 1447: Hose Reels with Semi-Rigid Hose

• M.S 1489: Semi-Rigid Hoses for First Aid Fixed Installations.

Compliance List

Standard Requirement Compliance

Yes/No
Hose reels should comply with M.S 1447 and hose reel
usually placed such that all areas are within 30m hose
coverage of each hose reel.
One hose reel should be provided for every 800sq.
meters of usable floor space.
Hose reels are usually located in prominent positions at
each floor level escape routes or besides exit doors or
staircase, preferably within recessed closets.
Each hose reel outlet is to discharge a minimum of 30
l/min of water within 6 meters of all parts of the space
protected.
The rubber hoses should be to M.S 1488 and are typically
30m in length and 25mm in diameter.
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Nozzles should be of the jet and spray adjustable type

of different diameters but 8mm in a recommended size.
Pipework for hose reel system is generally 50mm nominal
diameter and the feed to individual hose heavy grade
(Class ‘C’) for underground pipes.
The pipes shall be painted with primer and finished with
red paint or the hose reel pipe may be identified with
red bands painted at elbows and tees.

3.2 FIRE PROTECTION FIRE ALARM PANEL SYSTEM

NFPA 72

3.3 FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEM

All the fire alarm detection sensors must accordance with CIFS
approval. Refer attachment for the specification of alarm bell,
break glass and smoke detector.

3.4 FIRE PROTECTION HOSE REEL, PIPE HANGER SUPPORT

Standard BS 3974

3.5 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

The portable fire extinguisher shall be in accordance to the

following standard and requirement:

(a) MS 566: Part 3 Code of Practice for Portable Fire Extinguisher

(b) MS 1179: 1990 Portable Fire Extinguisher
(c) MS 1180 Fire Extinguisher Media
(d) MS 1181 Recharging Fire Extinguisher
(e) SIRIM quality certification scheme
(f) Under the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984, Portable Extinguisher
Requirement Described Under By-Law 227

Portable fire extinguisher shall be designed, tested, selected,

installed, and maintained in accordance to:

(a) MS 1539 – Specification for portable fire extinguishers: Part 1

Construction and Test Methodology

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(b) MS 1539 – Specification for portable fire extinguishers: Part 3

Selection and Application Code of Practice
(c) MS 1539 – Specification for Portable Fire Extinguishers: Part 4
Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers Code of Practice

3.6 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE PAINTING

Standard BS 3974

Identification of Pipeline

• The identification colour for all services pipe should be applied

by wrapping around the pipe and adhesive band of the
identification colour over a length of about 150mm depending
on the diameter of the pipe.
• The location of all identification colour band, identification
plates, lettering should be 4.5m interval on horizontal pipe and
every floor on vertical pipes and at all junction, branches, and
at any other place where identification is necessary.
• All valves body should be painted with similar to the pipe’s
identification. Hand-wheels for normally opened and red for
normally closed.

3.7 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE VALVE SCREWED AND FLANGED

CONNECTION INSTALLATION

BS 10 Table E or F for flanges

BS 28 for bolts and nuts

3.8 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

NFPA 2001

3.9 FIRE STOP COMPOUND

BS 476 Part 20/22

3.10 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE FITTING AND PIPE WORK INSTALLATION

Pipe Joint Standard – BS 10 Table E or F

Bolt and Nut for Steel Pipe Joint – BS 28

Flanged Joint – BS 52952

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4.0 MATERIAL LIST

4.1 FIRE HOSE REEL

(a) Mounting Template

(b) Wall Plug

(c) Nut & Bolt

(d) Seal Tape

(e) Stop Valve

(f) Union Valve

4.2 FIRE PROTECTION FIRE ALARM PANEL

(a) Main Fire Alarm Panel

4.3 FIRE ALARM DETECTION SYSTEM

(a) Alarm Bell

(b) Break Glass

(c) Smoke Detector

(d) G.I Conduit

4.4 FIRE PROTECTION HOSE REEL PIPE HANGER SUPPORT

(a) Papaya Steel Bracket

(b) Threaded Rod

(c) Nut and Washer

4.5 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER

(a) ABC Fire Extinguisher

(b) CO2 Fire Extinguisher

(c) Hook

(d) Nut

(e) Bolt

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4.6 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE PAINTING

(a) Adhesive band

(b) Paint

4.7 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE VALVE SCREWED AND FLANGED

CONNECTION INSTALLATION

(a) Check Valve

(b) Gate Valve

(c) Ball Valve

(d) Seal Tape

(e) Hexagonal Bolts

(f) Hexagonal Nuts

4.8 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (FM200)

(a) Clean Agent System Accessories

(b) Mounting Bracket

(c) Drop in Anchor

(d) Deep in Bolts

4.9 FIRE STOP COMPOUND

(a) Plywood

(b) Fire Stop Compound

4.10 FIRE PROTECTION PIPE FITTING AND PIPE WORK INSTALLATION

(a) G.I Pipe Class ‘C’

(b) Wall Plug

(c) Nut

(d) Seal Tape

(e) Screw

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4.11 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION

(a) G.I Pipe Class ‘C’

(b) Sprinkler Head

(c) Sprinkler Guard

(d) Mechanical Fitting

5.0 TOOLS LIST

(a) General Toolbox

(b) Impact Drill

(c) Adjustable Spanner

(d) Adjustable Pipe Wrench

(e) Marker Pen

(f) Thread Machine

(g) Hammer

(h) Electric Drill

(i) Cutting Machine

(j) Trowel

(k) Paddle

(l) Thread Sealing Tape

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6.0 SEQUENCE OF WORKS

6.1 INSTALLATION OF HOSE REEL

The hose reel should be installed in accordance with M.S 1447

FASTENERS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED WITH REEL)

Mounting Structure No. of Fasteners Type of Fasteners
F1 F2 (Recommended)
Brick, Masonry, Concrete 4 6 10mm Zinc Plated Loxin
Bolt (or equivalent)

1. Mark out the four mounting holes according to mounting template

supplied.
2. Drill the holes as marked to suit the relevant fasteners.
3. Loosely fit the bolts or nuts into the top two fasteners.
4. Lift the fire hose reel into position ensuring the wall bracket fits over
the top two fasteners.
5. Fit the bottom two fasteners.
6. Tighten the four fasteners securely.
7. Connect the stop valve onto the water supply.
8. Connect the union valves together,
9. Complete the works with visual check and clean the entire
workplace.
10. Hose reel detail drawing as in Figure 1 and Mounting Hole detail as in
the Figure 2:

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Figure 1: Details of Hose Reel

Figure 2: Details of Mounting Hole

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6.2 INSTALLATION OF WALL MOUNTED FIRE ALARM PANEL

6.2.1 Location

Fire alarm panel are located at the ground floor according to the
floor plan.

6.2.2 Drilling

Drill the holes for the placement screws of the fire alarm panel.
Insert plug and then screw it to give extra fitting strength.

6.2.3 Placing

The panel should well fit to the wall. Make sure the screw can
support the panel.

6.2.4 Cable Route

This cable route will be used to connect the alarm initiating

devices. Plan the route for the new cable run from the existing
alarm units to the location of the new units. Then, drill the holes for
the cable route to pass through. Run the cable along the route to
the length that is required for the new sounder and cut cable from
the reel.

6.2.5 Checking

Complete the works with visual check and clean the entire
workplace.

6.3 INSTALLATION FOR CONDUIT PIPE AND SADDLE

6.3.1 For conduit outside of the wall:

1. Check the GI conduit as per approved drawing and make sure the
route is free from any obstruction.
2. Install conduit complete their accessories as per approved drawing
and tight it with saddle and screw.
3. Conduit not cross any pipes shaft, and vents.
4. Maximum spacing for support of different sizes conduit to be clarified.
5. Conduits on wall are to be run neatly, vertically or horizontally.

6.3.2 For conduit inside the wall

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1. Mark the location of the conduit box and conduit route as per
approved shop drawing.
2. Measure the box sizes and cut a little bit bigger sizes of the box in
market place of block wall with sufficient depth.
3. Cut the marked placed for conduit run using grinder.
4. Place the box inside the wall and apply cement filler to fix the box
properly.
5. Connect the dropped conduit for switch / socket to the box.
6. Make sure the conduit is invisible from outside their route which could
lead to proper plastering.

6.4 INSTALLATION OF ALARM BELL

1. Mark out the location of the wall for installation of the hook
2. Drill the holes as marked to suit relevant fasteners.
3. Tighten the fasteners securely
4. Connect the fire cable from the conduit to the alarm bell.
5. Place the alarm bell into position ensuring the wall bracket fits over
the fasteners.
6. Complete the works with visual check and clean the entire
workplace.

Figure 3: Typical installation of alarm bell and break glass as per

approved shop drawing

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6.5 INSTALLATION OF MANUAL BREAK GLASS

1. Mark the location of the manual alarm break glass at wall for the
installation.
2. Drill the holes as marked to suit relevant fasteners.
3. Tighten the fasteners securely.
4. Connect the fire cable from the conduit to the manual break glass.
5. Place the manual break glass into position to ensure the wall
bracket fits over the fasteners.
6. Complete the works visual check and clean the entire workplace.

6.6 INSTALLATION OF SMOKE DETECTOR

1. Mark the location of the conduit box for the installation of the
smoke detector adaptor.
2. Drill the holes as marked to suit relevant fasteners.
3. Tighten the fasteners securely.
4. Connect the fire cable from the conduit to the smoke detector.
5. Place the smoke detector into position to ensure the bracket fits
over the fasteners.
6. Complete the works with visual check and clean the entire
workplace.

Figure 4: Typical installation of smoke detector as per approved shop drawing

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6.7 INSTALLATION OF PIPE HANGER SUPPORT

1. Make sure the pipe is permitted paint in red colour and in red colour
finishing colour before any installation of pipe below the ceiling.
2. Check the pipe to be installed and select the hanger support size
accordingly and make sure specification is compliance to approve
technical specification and requirements.
3. For water pipe with diameter between 15mm to 250mm, hanger
support spacing will be 2.0m or less and hanger rod size will be 10mm.
4. Mark the exact location at ceiling to install the pipe hanger with
marker pen. Drill a hole with diameter and length required and insert
a wall plug into it.
5. Determine the height to install the pipe and cut the hanger rod to
length required.
6. Tighten the hanger support rod into the wall plug.
7. Place the pipe through the pipe hanger support, lift them up and
tighten with nut and washer.
8. Check the pipe levelling, adjust the water pipe height by tightening
or loosening the nut.
9. Complete the installation by checking the alignment and position of
the pipe and make any necessary adjustment accordingly.

Figure 5: Example of Pipe Hanger

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6.8 INSTALLATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER

1. The extinguisher which having weight not exceeding 9kg should be installed
so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 1.5m above the floor
2. The extinguisher which having weight exceeding 9kg should be installed so
that the top of the extinguisher is not more than 1.0m above the floor
3. The bottom of the extinguisher installed should not less than 610mm above
floor level.

Weight of Fire Distance from top of Distance from bottom

Extinguisher the fire extinguisher of the fire extinguisher

Less than 9.0 kg Not more than 1.5m

610mm
More than 9.0kg Not more than 1.0m

Figure 6: Typical details of Fire Extinguisher Installation

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4. Mark out the location of the wall for the installation of the hook
according the type of extinguisher.
5. Drill the holes as marked to suit relevant fasteners.
6. Tighten the fasteners securely.
7. Lift the fire extinguisher into position ensuring the wall bracket fits over
the fasteners.
8. Complete the works with visual check and clean the entire
workplace.
6.9 SEQUENCE WORK OF PIPES PAINTING

All the pipeline should be painted ‘signal red’ as the identification colour. Other
than pipeline, the identification colour are as follows:

ITEMS IDENTIFICATION COLOUR

Pump and Motors Red hammer tone
Control Panels Red hammer tone
Drainpipes Black
Support, Bracket, Hangers Black
Valves White
Indication Arrows White
Conduit/Trunk/Trays Signal Red

6.9.1 Painting of Pipes

1. Clean the black pipe with cotton rag to remove any dust or grease on the
pipes.
2. After cleaning, paint the black pipes with 1 layer undercoat of wash primer.
Ensure all sides (top & bottom) are painted evenly.
3. Put the painted pipes in a good ventilation condition for 24 hours for the
paint to dry.
4. After the finish coat is dry, install the pipes as per approved shop drawings
of clean agent fire suppression system.
6.9.2 Direction of Flow

1. The direction of a flow should be indicated by a white coloured arrow.

The length of the arrow should follow as below:
a. For pipes 50mm internal diameter and below, the arrow length
should be more than 73mm

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b. For pipes over 50mm internal diameter, the arrow should be less
than 150mm.
c. For any other closed circuit where there it is necessary to
indicate the flow type, use letter ‘F’ or word ‘FLOW’ on the pipe,
and use letter ‘R’ or word ‘RETURN’ on the other pipe.

6.10 INSTALLATION OF VALVES WITH SCREWED CONNECTION

For screwed ends connection, use wrench to further in up to appoint mountains.

6.11 INSTALLATION OF VALVES WITH FLANGED CONNECTION

For flanged ends connection, tighten the bolts and nuts by wrench using the
crossover method unit until the nuts are completely secure.

Figure 7: Valves and accessories installation flow chart

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6.12 INSTALLATION OF CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Cylinder Installation

1. Identify the actual location of the cylinder based on the approved shop
drawings
2. Mark the drill hole location on the wall corresponding to the mounting
bracket supplied with the cylinder.
3. Drill the holes as per drop in anchor size and install the mounting bracket on
the wall using drop-in anchor bolts.
4. Mount the cylinder on the mounting bracket and tighten the cylinder on
the mounting bracket.

Nozzle Installation

1. Install the pipe as per approved shop drawing with provision to install the
nozzle at location as indicated on approved shop drawing.
2. Install support near to the cast bend of each nozzle location.
3. Ensure that there are no residuals present inside the pipe before install the
nozzle.
4. Install nozzle by tightening at the last bend of the pipe at location as
identified on the approved shop drawing.

6.13 INSTALLATION OF FIRE STOP COMPOUND

1. Before beginning of installation, examine the location of sleeve and

opening shall follow approved shop drawing.
2. Ensure working area shall be clean, dry and free from dust or oil.
3. Thickness of fire stop compound installation shall follow manufacturer’s
recommendation as per below:
Fire Stop Compound Thickness Fire Rating Hours
(mm)
75 2

100 4

4. The installation consists of floors or walls installation that it needs to seal

around the penetrating through services.
5. Floors installation usually for incoming services and to distribute services for
all each floor. Meanwhile walls installation usually for services that pass
through it to others compartment.

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6. For floors installation, a suitable size and type of temporary plywood shall be
prepared and use to seal edge of the opening.
7. The temporary plywood shall be fixed firmly below the floor level and use
necessary accessories to ensure the load of mixture can be stand later.
8. For walls installation, a suitable size and temporary plywood also shall be
prepared and seal one side pass through of the wall opening.
9. The temporary plywood shall be fixed either side of the wall to allow correct
depth of the fire stop compound pouring later.
10. Water and fire stop compound shall be mixed with correct amount into the
container/pail and manually use paddle to get the smooth mixture.
11. The entire step shall follow manufacturer's recommendation to get the
quality result of the sealing.
12. Floors installation, the mixture shall be poured onto the temporary plywood
and level off the required thickness determined by client/consultant.
13. The mixture normally finished flush with the surface of the concrete slab but
it subject to client/consultant requirement or advice.
14. Once the curing time had exceeding, the temporary plywood shall be
removed from the below of floor level.
15. Meanwhile for walls installation, the mixture shall be stiffer to avoid of flow
back and pour using trowel to seal the opening.
16. After the steps complete, the mixture shall be touch to ensure it flush to walls
opening for good quality.
17. The sequence of the step shall be followed for all floors and walls opening.

6.14 INSTALLATION OF RISER PIPES

6.14.1 Check Location of Riser

1. Confirm the location of riser based on approved shop drawings.

2. Check whether any opening through slabs (either box-up or pipe sleeves)
is provided.
3. Check the size of the opening, if the opening size is not sufficient or opening
is not provided, request permission for coring from the Main Contractor.
4. Core opening once approval is obtained.
5. Fabricate pipes.

6.14.2 Installation Work

1. Coupled the pipe with previously installed pipe with a flexible coupling.
2. Pull upwards the newly installed pipe using the chain block. This is to allow
pipe movement during the building shrinkage.
3. Align the pipe vertically with spirit level.

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4. Once the pipe has been aligned, install the pipe bracket to support the rise
pipe.
5. Install Rock Wool into the gap between the riser pipe and the pipe sleeve
as per contract requirement. The Rock Wool will act as fire barrier in the
case of fire.

6.15 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION

6.15.1 Pre-Installation Checks

1. For sprinkler system pipe routing through walls and beams, make sure the
appropriate sleeves are in place.
2. Sleeves are always as per approvals, shop drawings and specification
during the construction of structural elements.
3. Fittings for the changes of direction or elevation shall be selected and
installed as per the specification and approved shop drawings.
4. Transfer the pipes in safe manner from the stores to the areas where
installation will happen.

6.15.2 Installation of Soffit Mounted Fire Sprinklers

1. Move scaffold into the position and check that all wheels are lock and
outrigger stabilizers extended to the correct position.
2. Use scaffold that have been duly inspected, certified and tagged.
3. Mark out vertical support threaded rod, channel position in relation to grid
lines, datum markings per the approved shop drawings.
4. Check the dimensions to the finished face of the wall and / or column;
report any discrepancy.
5. Secure first section of vertical support to the soffit as per the shop drawing
details.
6. Clean thoroughly the pipes, so that all dust is removed. Lift the pipe to the
platform using lifts or chine blocks.
7. Fit the bracket support to the pipe. Check the correct elevation of support
brackets from the datum. Do no assume that floor / slab is at correct FFL.
8. Check the tightness of all the bolts. When sufficient number of support
brackets is fixed the pipes may be lifted into the position and secured to the
bracket.
9. Adjacent length of pipes shall be joined using the method stated below.
10. For joining the threaded pipes and fittings use jute and shellac.
11. Apply gasket lubricant around the groove and on the gasket internal.
12. At no time are tools and loose materials to be placed on pipes.

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6.15.3 Installation of Wall Mounted Sprinklers

1. Move scaffold tower into the position and check that all wheels are locked
and outrigger stabilizers are extended to the correct position.
2. Only scaffold that have been duly inspected, certified and tagged shall be
used. Mark out centre line of brackets positions check the centre line is
plumb, if using cast-in channel, check that channel is plumb.
3. Mark out elevation of brackets using datum.
4. Do not assume that floor is at correct FFL.
5. Fix the brackets as shown in approved drawing details. Always check right
of bolts.
6. When sufficient number of support brackets is fixed the pipes may be lifted
into the position and secured to the bracket.
7. Adjacent length of pipes shall be joined by using the same method.
8. Select fittings for changes of direction or elevation and install as per the
approved shop drawings.
9. The subsequent pipe work inspection & testing shall be undertaken in
accordance with regulations.
10. Make sure that the fire alarm devices are installed in the piping systems as
per specification, approved shop drawings and as per BOMBA
requirements.
11. Install Sprinkler Zone Control Valves, test assemblies and drain risers as per
specifications, approved shop drawings, manufacturer recommendations
and according to BOMBA requirements.
12. Ensure Pressure gauges are installed as per approved shop drawing.
13. Issue Request for Inspection of installation of firefighting sprinkler systems
including supports / brackets, valves, piping specialties and accessories as
per approved shop drawing.
14. Make sure all open pipe works are suitably plugged.
15. Plug all connection (including Sprinkler Tee-connection / adapters),
branches / drains in preparation to fill the system with water for hydro testing.

6.15.4 Cleaning & Flushing of Sprinkler System Piping

1. After successful completion of the hydro test/pressure testing, flushing of the

sprinkler system will be done during the sectional installations of the system
and after the completion of the whole Sprinkler System pipe work assembly.
2. Blow down effect if achieved during draining of the system right after
completion of hydro pressure test.

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3. Enough drain points will be left open of the flushing purpose. These points
will be located in the lowest point of the area/zone and the water supply
joint.
4. The pipe network will be flushed to ensure that the pipes are clean from dust,
foreign materials and other construction debris that could have found its
way inside the pipes.
5. Water will be pumped from the water supply point using the existing fire
pumps or temporary water supply source, and the lowest points will be
connected to the nearest drainage facility via a hose.
6. Flushing will continue until clear water at the drainage points is achieved.
7. Completely drain the sprinkler system piping, ensure all drain points are fully
closed.
8. Make sure to remove all plugs on the sprinkler tee-connection / adapters
and install approved sprinkler heads with guard as per specifications and
approved layout drawings.

7.0 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

7.1 Water System Test / Pipe Pressure Tests

1. 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 mins without leak appearing.
2. 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 to low level areas will
not occur.
3. Where necessary, the Contractor shall provide chemical cleaning to the
service.
4. After flushing out the pipework, a flow test shall be performed on the
hydrant/hose reel system in accordance with requirements of Fire Service
General Specification.
5. 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.

7.2 Fire Alarm System Tests

Two (2) personnel are required for the testing. One stationed at the fire alarm
console and the other at any chosen zone to actuate the alarm.

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1. Check all indicating lights on the fire alarm console are in good condition.
2. Unscrew the break glass cover and removed the glass to actuate the alarm.
3. Sound should be heard as well as light will flashing as its intended to be.
4. Fix back cover and check correct zone is indicated at the panel.
5. The smoke detectors will be tested by stimulating it with smoke tester.
6. Test the heat detectors by stimulating it with hair dryer blow
7. Check correct indication at the panel.
8. Re-set the system and return it to normal position.
9. Check all is in correct order. The above test upon sounding alarm should
also actuate the following:
a. De-magnetizes the magnetic door holder.
b. Lift return to lower ground level.
c. Initiate pressurization fan.
d. Shut down air conditioning system.

7.3 Total Flooding System Tests

Remove the electrical connection from discharge plug and attach test light to
connector.

1. Test manual operation by removing the glass and switch on the key to
actuate gas. Test bulb should light up and gas actuated is indicated on the
panel and a similar signal is monitored at the main Fire Alarm. Re-set it after
test.
2. Test automatic operation by actuating the smoke detectors. The detectors
can be actuated by stimulating it with smoke. After a time, delay, similar
indication as in (b).
3. After test, re-set the panel and connect back the electrical connector to
the discharge plug.
4. Check through again to see all is in order.

7.4 Hose Reel System Tests

Three (3) people are required to carry out the testing. One at every room
(pump room and control room) and the other at the hose reel location.

1. Open the stop valve at the hose reel.

2. Reel out the hose from the hose drum.
3. Turn on the spray nozzle and observe that the throw should not less than 20ft.
4. Check that the duty pump set is in operation after the nozzle is turned on.
5. After test, shut off the nozzle and reel back the hose. Close off the stop valve.
6. Check pressure reducing valve to be in good order.

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8.0 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

1. Work will be carried out according to the Project Safety Requirement.

2. Provide signboards to warn workers and public of dangers associated with
construction works.
3. Proper and adequate provisions of Temporary Signage and Barricades
affected work are adequate.

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