230126-FIRE_FIRST-FLR-FIRE-PROTECTION-LAYOUT - General Fire Protection Notes - Fire Hose Reel Assembly Commissioning Procedure

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FIRE HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE sets verification steps for leak tolerance, hose withdrawal capability in any direction, complete unwinding inspection for damage, operational jet flow rate (not less than 0.33 litres/sec), correct re-winding with nozzle re-engaged in the interlock, and depressurization after nozzle discharge. It also requires checking inlet/outlet control fittings and correcting or reporting any defects to the mechanical engineer. General engineering and fire protection notes mandate code compliance, drawing coordination rules, structural stability, escape route construction and dimensions, emergency lighting, detection systems, signage, ventilation, sprinklers, gas suppression, and specified testing/service by certified installers.

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Fire Hose Reel Assembly Commissioning Procedure (Typical)

General Engineering Notes

Standard Mechanical Notes - Fire Protection Notes

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FIRE HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE (TYPICAL):
A) CHECK THAT LEAKAGE OF WATER DOES NOT EXCEED 5ML IN 3 MIN FROM THE VALVE GLAND OR DISCHARGE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY WITH
THE
HOSE PRESSURIZED AND THE NOZZLE CLOSED.
B) ENSURE THAT THE HOSE CAN BE WITHDRAWN EASILY IN ANY DIRECTION, IE. THE HOSE SHALL BE CAPABLE OF BEING UNWOUND
WHEN
SUBJECT TO AN INITIAL HORIZONTAL PULL. ALSO UNWIND THE FIREHOSE REEL COMPLETELY TO INSPECT FOR ANY PHYSICAL DAMAGES/FAULTS OR IMPERFECTION C) THE FLOW RATE WITH THE NOZZLE IN THE JET MODE IS OPERATIONAL BY DISCHARGING WATER INTO A CONTAINER. THE RATE
OF
FLOW SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 0.33 LITRES/SEC. D) THE HOSE IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE BEING REWOUND IN EVEN LAYERS, THE NOZZLE RE-ENGAGED CORRECTLY IN THE INTERLOCK, THE VALVE IS SHUT OFF.
F) THE DISCHARGE NOZZLE HAS BEEN OPENED AND THEN CLOSED TO DEPRESSURIZE THE HOSE
G) CHECK THAT THE WATER CONTROL FITTINGS (I. E THE INLET
CONTROL VALVE
AND OUTLET CONTROL NOZZLE) ARE OPERATIVE.
D) IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND THEY ARE TO BE CORRECTED OR REPORTED TO THE MECHANICAL ENGINEER. | | ISSUED FOR APPROVAL | | | | LEGEND | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | GENERAL ENGINEERING NOTES:
1. DRAWINGS MUST NOT BE SCALED
2. DRAWINGS TO BE READ WITH THE GENERAL NOTES DRAWINGS AND ALL TYPICAL DETAIL DRAWINGS WHERE APPLICABLE
3. DRAWINGS TO BE READ WITH THE ARCHITECT'S DRAWINGS AND ALL DISCREPANCIES TO BE REPORTED TO THE RESPONSIBLE ENGINEER IMMEDIATELY
4. DRAWINGS TO BE READ WITH THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONSAND APPLICABLE SANS 1200 CODES
STANDARD MECHANICAL NOTES:
This drawing shall not be used as a construction/ installation drawing.
Routes and zones have been allocated to this service, locations dimensions are indicated of these.
To prepare his construction/ installation drawing, the (sub) contractor shall adhere to this co-ordination principle and shall inspect all the architect's drawings, including structural and other services design drawings pertaining to the works. The (sub) contractor shall acquaint him/herself with the general arrangement of all other services and ensure that in fixing his/her work itshall not obstruct the fixing of future maintenance of other services.
The (sub) contractor shall be responsible for the correct field dimensions: clearances and heights, quantities, fabrication processes and techniques of construction co-ordination of his/her work with that of all other trades, providing all devices necessary for safe and satisfactory operation.
Fire Protection Notes
1. FIRE PROTECTION TO SANS 10400 PART-T, DEEM TO SATISFY SET OF RULES APPLICABLE, AS SET OUT IN T1 .
2. OFFICES AND PARKING.
3. MAIN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFIED AS C2, G1 AND H3 .
4. 1 PERSON PER 15 .0M²(G1) / OR NUMBER OF SEATS.
5. SAFETY DISTANCES ARE IN ORDER FOR G1, C2 AND H3 .
6. STRUCTURAL STABILITY, 120 MINUTES, AS PER SANS 10400: PART-T, TABLE
6. ALL FLOORS AND EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROUTES ARE CONSTRUCTED FROM CONCRETE WITH A STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF 120 MINUTES.
7. ALL ESCAPE ROUTES TO COMPLY TO SANS 10400 PART M&S, BE 1500MM WIDE, HANDRAILS ON BOTH SIDES OF A STAIRWAY, MAX 170 STEP RISE, LANDING EVERY 1530MM OF LEVEL CHANGE, RAMPS 1:12 ON FINAL EXIT, DOORS TO OPEN IN DIRECTION OF ESCAPE.
8. EMERGENCY STAIRWAYS TO BE NATURALLY VENTILATED WHERE POSSIBLE, IF NOT POSSIBLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO BE PROVIDED.
9. AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION TO BE INSTALLED TO SANS 10139 CATEGORY L3/M1 TO PRIMARILY SHUTDOWN VENTILATION SYSTEMS, HOME LIFT AND NOTIFY OCCUPANTS OF A FIRE CONDITION WITHIN REASONABLE TIME.
10. EMERGENCY LIGHTING TO BE PROVIDED IN ALL ENCLOSED ESCAPE PASSAGES AND EMERGENCY ROUTES TO SANS 10114-2 AND 1464-22.
11. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FIRE HOSE REELS AND FIRE HYDRANTS TO SANS
10400: PART-T AND BE SERVICED BY A CERTIFIED INSTALLER BEFORE OCCUPATION OF THE BUILDING.
11.1. 1 X 9 KG EXTINGUISH

FAQs

What leak tolerance is required for the fire hose reel assembly during commissioning?

Leakage must not exceed 5 ml in 3 minutes from the valve gland or discharge nozzle assembly.

What flow rate is required when the nozzle is in the jet mode?

Water discharge in jet mode must achieve a flow rate of not less than 0.33 litres/sec.

Which actions must be taken if defects are found during inspection?

Defects must be corrected or reported to the mechanical engineer.

Oct 24, 2026

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