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FFP REQUIREMENTS

The document outlines the requirements and specifications for fire pump systems as per ARAMCO standards, including hydraulic calculations for water supply systems, minimum residual pressures, and fire flow velocities. It specifies conditions for buildings based on their combustibility and size, along with the necessity for primary and standby fire pumps with defined capacities. Additionally, it details the required water supply capacity and pressure constraints for effective fire protection.

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FFP REQUIREMENTS

The document outlines the requirements and specifications for fire pump systems as per ARAMCO standards, including hydraulic calculations for water supply systems, minimum residual pressures, and fire flow velocities. It specifies conditions for buildings based on their combustibility and size, along with the necessity for primary and standby fire pumps with defined capacities. Additionally, it details the required water supply capacity and pressure constraints for effective fire protection.

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Fire pump system requirements and specification as per ARAMCO (G.I.

, IFC & SAES M


100, SMG 07-005)

• All water supply systems used for fire water or fire protection systems shall be
hydraulically calculated with results for volume flow rates and velocities, and residual
pressures at each system node and most remote hydrant locations. The minimum
residual pressure at all points in the system is 20 psig (138 kPa). Fire flow velocities in
water mains shall be between 10 ft/sec (3.1 m/sec) and 15 ft/sec (4.6 m/sec) at the
required fire flow rate.
• (Exception 1) The IFC, Table B105.1 minimum fire-flow and flow duration
requirements for sites with any building having non-combustible, Type I or II, Group
A, B, F, M, R, S and U buildings m2 having an individual building total floor area not
exceeding 350ft2) (3,767and abuilding-to-building separation distance of at least6.1
meters (20 feet) shall be reduced to 3,785.4 L/min (1,000 gpm) for one hour. Fire-
flow and flow duration for sites with buildings in excess of 350 m2 (3,767 ft2) shall
not be less than that specified in IFC, Table B105.1.
• If a sprinkler system is not installed, a combustible building or cluster of buildings
shall be a maximum of 334 m2 (3,600 ft2) and a non-combustible building or cluster
of buildings shall be a maximum of 548 m2 (5,900 ft2), or as limited in the table
above, whichever is less. If a sprinkler system is installed, a combustible building or
cluster of buildings shall be a maximum of 4,784 m2 (51,500 ft2) and a non-
combustible building or cluster of buildings shall be a maximum of 7,776 m2 (83,700
ft2), or as limited in the table above, whichever is less. A primary and a standby NFPA
20 fire pump shall be required, with a capacity of 100% of fire water demand for
both pumps. At least one fire pump shall be diesel engine driven. The maximum
static pressure at all points in the system is 552kPA (80 psig), with the fire pumps on
and no fire flow occurring. The minimum residual pressure at 94.6 L/s (1,500 gpm) at
all points in the system is 138kPa (20 psig). The minimum residual pressure at 63.1
L/s (1,000 gpm) at all points in the system is 359kPa (52 psig). The system shall meet
all three pressure and flow constraints listed above. Flow velocities in water mains
shall be between 3.1 m/sec (10 ft/sec) and 4.6 m/sec (15 ft/sec) at the required 94.6
L/s (1,500 gpm) fire flow rate. To maintain the minimum 3.1 m/sec (10 ft/sec) for a
94.6 L/s (1,500 gpm) flow rate, a maximum 203mm (8-inch) pipe size may be used. A
dedicated water supply for fire water shall provide a minimum of 681 m3 (180,000
gallons/24,060 ft3) of firewater capacity. A combined fire/raw water system may be
used according to SAES-S-040 & SAES-L-105 (PVC or other material pipe as
permitted), but the domestic demand pressure shall be maintained between 276kPa
(40 psig) and 552kPa (80 psig)

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