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    This document provides specifications for wet-pipe sprinkler systems. It describes the components, performance requirements, submittals, quality assurance measures, and piping installation procedures. The wet-pipe system uses automatic sprinklers connected to a piping network containing water. When the sprinklers open in response to heat, water discharges immediately to extinguish fires. The document lists acceptable pipe, fitting, sprinkler, and joining materials.

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    SECTION 211313 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

    PART 1 - GENERAL

    0.1 SUMMARY

    A. Section Includes:

    1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.


    2. Sprinklers.

    B. Related Sections:

    1. Section 211200 "Fire-Suppression Standpipes" for standpipe piping.


    2. Section 211316 "Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for dry-pipe sprinkler piping.

    0.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

    A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing


    water and that is connected to water supply through alarm valve. Water discharges
    immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts
    fusible link or destroys frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated.

    0.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

    A. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Factory Mutual (FM) approved for 175-
    psig (1200-kPa) minimum working pressure.

    B. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

    1. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications:


    a. Offices including data processing [Light Hazard].
    b. Residential [Light Hazard].
    c. Hospitals [Light Hazard].
    d. Nursing and convalescent homes [Light Hazard].
    e. Institutional [Light Hazard].
    f. Educational [Light Hazard].
    g. Veterinary facilities, animal hospitals, animal shelters [Light Hazard].
    h. Churches [Light Hazard].
    i. Libraries except Stack Areas [Light Hazard].
    j. Restaurant seating areas [Light Hazard].

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    0.4 SUBMITTALS

    A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

    B. Shop Drawings: For wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Include plans, elevations, sections,
    details, and attachments to other work.

    C. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13,


    that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic
    calculations if applicable.

    D. Welding certificates. For qualified Installer having completed necessary training by


    piping system manufacturer.

    E. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance
    with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's
    Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping." Also include final system test
    data in accordance with piping manufacturer’s requirements.

    F. Field quality-control reports.

    G. Operation and maintenance data.

    0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

    A. Installer Qualifications:

    B. Polypropylene fusion=welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators


    according to ASTM F2389 and manufacturer’s instructions.

    C. NFPA Standards: Sprinkler system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and


    testing shall comply with the following Installation Standards as applicable:

    1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."


    2. NFPA 13R, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to
    and Including Four Stories in Height." Or
    3. NFPA 13D, " Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family
    Dwellings and
    Manufactured Homes"

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    PART 2 - PRODUCTS

    0.1 PIPING MATERIALS

    A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube,
    and fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations,
    and pipe sizes.

    0.2 POLYPROPYLENE (PP-R) PIPE AND FITTINGS

    A. Polypropylene SDR 7.4 pipe approved per FM 1635.

    1. Manufacturers:

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    B. Polypropylene fusion-weld fittings (socket fusion, fusion-outlet, butt-weld), approved


    per FM 1635.

    1. Manufacturers:

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    C. Polypropylene adapter fittings, NPT or ISO threads as applicable, approved per FM


    1635.

    1. Manufacturers:

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    D. Polypropylene (PP-R) Flanges approved per FM 1635.

    1. Manufacturers:

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    E. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe adapter fittings approved per FM 1635.

    1. Manufacturers:

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig

    0.3 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

    A. Branch Outlet Fittings (fusion outlets):

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    1. Manufacturers::

    a. Aquatherm, GmbH

    2. Standard: FM 1635.
    3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa) minimum.
    4. Configurations: Fusion-weld to main pipe, with socket fusion outlet or brass
    threaded connection.
    5. Size: Of dimension to fit onto sprinkler main and with outlet connections as
    required to match connected branch piping.
    6. Branch Outlets: socket-fusion weld, or threaded.

    0.4 SPRINKLERS

    A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers


    offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
    the following:

    1. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.


    2. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
    3. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.
    4. Victaulic Company.
    5. Viking Corporation.

    B. General Requirements:

    1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval


    Guide," published by FM Global, listing.
    2. Pressure Rating for Residential Sprinklers: 175 psig (1200 kPa) maximum.
    3. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig (1200 kPa) minimum.

    C. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:

    1. Early-Suppression, Fast-Response type sprinklers must be used.


    2. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) orifice with Discharge
    Coefficient K of 5.6 or higher, and for "Light hazard" temperature classification
    rating.

    WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 211313 - 4


    PART 3 - EXECUTION

    0.1 PIPING INSTALLATION

    A. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate


    general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as
    practical.

    1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from
    authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before
    deviating from approved working plans.

    B. Installers shall be trained and certified to install the pipe according to the
    manufacturer’s guidelines. Contact your local Aquatherm representative for training.

    C. Piping Standard: Comply with requirements for installation of sprinkler piping in


    NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, or NFPA 13R as applicable.

    D. Install seismic restraints on piping. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint


    device materials and installation in NFPA 13.

    E. Use listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and
    reductions in pipe sizes.

    F. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller.

    G. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves,


    apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger end connections unless
    otherwise specified.

    H. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff
    valve, and sized and located according to NFPA 13.

    I. Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.

    J. Install sprinkler control valves, test assemblies, and drain risers adjacent to standpipes
    when sprinkler piping is connected to standpipes.

    K. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department
    connection, to drain piping between fire-department connection and check valve.
    Install drain piping to and spill over floor drain or to outside building.

    L. Install alarm devices in piping systems.

    M. Install hangers and supports for sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13 and
    manufacturer’s instructions. Comply with requirements for hanger materials in
    NFPA 13.

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    N. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main, at each sprinkler test connection, and at top
    of each standpipe. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4
    (DN 8) and with soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage
    and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to
    freezing.

    O. Fill sprinkler system piping with water.

    P. Install electric heating cables and pipe insulation on sprinkler piping in areas subject to
    freezing. Comply with requirements for heating cables in Section 210533 "Heat
    Tracing for Fire-Suppression Piping" and for piping insulation in Section 210700 "Fire-
    Suppression Systems Insulation."
    1. For polypropylene piping, ensure that heat tracing surface temperature will not
    exceed 160°F.
    2. Glycerin or glycol antifreeze solutions may also be used with polypropylene
    piping.

    Q. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with
    requirements for sleeves specified in Section 210517 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for
    Fire-Suppression Piping."

    R. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs. Comply with
    requirements for sleeve seals specified in Section 210517 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for
    Fire-Suppression Piping."

    S. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with
    requirements for escutcheons specified in Section 210518 "Escutcheons for Fire-
    Suppression Piping."

    0.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

    A. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special
    fittings that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure
    rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.

    B. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller unless PP-R
    union ball valves are used.

    C. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves,


    apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger end connections.

    D. Clean inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and fittings as required in the manufacturers
    installation instructions before assembly.

    E. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable
    for water service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME B31.9.

    WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 211313 - 6


    F. Threaded Joints: Polypropylene pipe shall not be threaded. Use threaded adapter
    fittings for making thread connections.

    0.3 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION

    A. Install sprinklers in accordance with manufacturer’s installation and listing instructions.

    B. If required, install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of narrow dimension of


    acoustical ceiling panels.

    0.4 IDENTIFICATION

    A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in
    NFPA 13.

    B. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements
    for identification specified in Section 260553 "Identification for Electrical Systems."

    0.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

    A. Tests and Inspections:


    1. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems
    Acceptance" Chapter.

    B. Perform tests and inspections in accordance with sprinkler piping manufacturer’s


    requirements.

    C. Prepare test and inspection reports per NFPA 13 and sprinkler piping manufacturer’s
    requirements.

    0.6 PIPING SCHEDULE

    A. Wet-pipe sprinkler system shall be the following:


    1. Polypropylene SDR 7.4 pipe approved per FM 1635.

    END OF SECTION 211313

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