4.4.4.

4 Automatic pump set

The following details of each automatic pump set shall be provided:

a) a pump characteristic curve for low water level 'X' (see Figures 4 and 5), showing the estimated

performance of the pump or pumps under installed conditions at the control valve 'C' gauge.

b) the pump supplier's data sheet showing the following:

1) the generated head graph;

2) the power absorption graph;

3) the net positive suction head (NPSH) graph showing requirements according to 10.1.a or 10.1.b;

4) a statement of the power output of each prime mover.y,

c) the installer's data sheet showing the pumpset installed performance pressure/flow
characteristics, at the

control valve 'C' gauge for normal water level and for low water level 'X' (see Figures 4 and 5), and at
the

pump outlet pressure gauge for normal water level;

d) the height difference between the control valve 'C' gauge and the pump delivery pressure gauge;

e) the installation number and the hazard classification(s);

f) the available and the specified NPSH at maximum required flow;

g) the minimum depth of water cover of submersible pumps.

Where the pipework is fully calculated the following additional details shall be provided:

h) the demand pressure/flow characteristic for the hydraulically most unfavourable and most
favourable area

of operation calculated at the control valve 'C' gauge.

10.2 Multiple pump arrangements

Pumps shall have compatible characteristic curves and be capable of operating in parallel at all
possible flow

rates.

Where two pumps are installed, each one shall be capable independently of providing the specified
flows and

pressures. Where three pumps are installed, each pump shall be capable of providing at least 50 % of
the

specified flow at the specified pressure.

10.7.5 Pressure switches

10.7.5.1 Number of pressure switches

Two pressure switches shall be provided to start each pumpset. The pipe to the pressure switches
shall be at

least 15 mm. They shall be connected in such a way that either switch will start the pump.

10.7.5.2 Pump start

The first pumpset shall start automatically when the pressure in the trunk main falls to a value of no
less than

0,8p, where p is the pressure at the closed valve condition. Where two pumpsets are installed, the
second

pump shall start before the pressure falls to a value of no less than 0,6p. Once the pump has started,
it shall

continue to run until stopped manually.

10.7.5.3 Testing the pressure switches

Means shall be provided for testing pumps starting with each pressure switch. If any isolating valve is
installed

on the connection between the trunk main and any pump starting pressure switch, a non-return
valve shall be

installed in parallel with the isolating valve so that a fall in pressure on the trunk main will be
transmitted to the

pressure switch even when the isolating valve is closed.

10.8.1.2 Up to date documentation, such as installation drawings, main supply and transformer
diagrams

and connections for supplying the pump controller panel as well as motor, control alarm circuits and
signals

shall be kept available in the sprinkler valve or pump compartment.

10.8.1.3 After starting, the pump shall operate at nominal capacity within 15 s.

10.8.2 Electricity supply

The fuses in the pump controller shall be of high rupturing capacity, capable of carrying the start
current of the

sprinkler pump for a period of no less than 20 s. The sprinkler pump controller shall only supply the
pump itself
,(see note).

Flame-retardant cables (see above) might be used without any further requirements, provided that
they are

laid as follows:

a) buried with a covering of 70 cm minimum;

b) in floors and walls made of non-combustible materials with sufficient covering, e.g. in concrete
with a

covering of 10 cm;

c) in sprinkler pump rooms; or

d) in the main electrical switchboard operating rooms provided this room is fitted with sprinkler or is
in

accordance with 5.1.2 c).

10.8.5 Pump controller

10.8.5.1 The pump controller shall be able to:

a) start the motor automatically on receiving a signal from the pressure switches;

b) start the motor on manual actuation;

c) stop the motor by manual actuation only.

The controller shall be equipped with an ammeter.

In the case of submersible pumps, a nameplate with its characteristics shall be affixed to the pump
controller.

10.8.5.2 Except in the case of submersible pumps, the pump controller shall be situated in the same

compartment as the electric motor and pump.

10.8.5.3 Contacts shall conform to utilization category AC-3 of EN 60947-1 and EN 60947-4.

10.8.6 Monitoring of pump operation

10.8.6.1 The following conditions shall be monitored (see Annex I):

— power available to the motor and, where AC, on all three phases;

— pump on demand;

— pump running;

— start failure.

10.8.6.2 All monitored conditions shall be visually indicated individually in the pump room. Pump
running

and a fault alarm shall also be audibly and visually indicated at a location permanently attended by

responsible personnel.
10.8.6.3 The visual fault indication shall be yellow. The audible signals shall have a signal strength of
at

least 75 dB and shall be able to be silenced.

10.8.6.4 A lamp test for checking the signal lamps shall be provided.

19.2 Completion certificate and documents

The installer of the system shall provide the user with the following:

— a completion certificate stating that the system conforms to all appropriate requirements of this
standard,

or giving details of any deviation from the requirements;

— a complete set of operating instructions and 'as-built' design documents including identification of
all

valves and instruments used for testing and operation and a user's programme for inspection, and

checking (see 20.2) and a service and maintenance schedule (see 20.3).

Unless other requirements exist in the jurisdiction of the installation, all installations, whether new or
modified,

should be inspected by a third party after completion and the authorities should receive a resulting
certificate

of completion and relevant design documents.

Annex H

(normative)
Sprinkler systems monitoring

H.1 General

The aim of monitoring sprinkler systems is to ensure the continuous operability of the main functions
of the

system, i.e. those whose failure might impair the correct automatic operation of the system in case
of fire, and

the raising of a supervisory alarm to allow corrective measures to be taken. This annex specifies

requirements, which are additional to those elsewhere in the standard.

All devices used for monitoring shall have at least IP 54 protection as specified in EN 60529. No more
than 15

non-addressable supervisory alarm devices shall be connected to a common indication.

All signalling and alarm circuits shall be fully supervised and a fault alarm shall be given in the event
of short

or open circuit where this corresponds to a fault.

Control and indicating equipment shall be in accordance with any provision valid in the country in
use.

H.2 Functions to be monitored

H.2.1 General

The following shall be monitored in addition to all monitoring requirements specified elsewhere in
this standard
(see Annex I):

H.2.2 Stop valves controlling water flow to sprinklers

The position of all stop valves, the closing of which could prevent adequate water flowing to the
sprinklers,

including water supply valves, control valve sets, subsidiary valves and sectional valves, shall be
monitored.

For normally open valves, the alarm shall activate once the valve starts to close.

H.2.3 Other stop valves

The position of all stop valves, the closing of which could prevent the correct operation of an alarm
or

indicating device, e.g. pressure switch, hydraulic alarm, flow switch shall be monitored.

For normally open valves, the alarm shall activate once the valve starts to close.

H.2.4 Liquid levels

All critical liquid levels, including water storage tanks and engine fuel tanks. An indication shall be
given before

a water storage level drops more than 10 % below its nominal fill level, or before a fuel level drops
more than

25 % below its nominal fill level. In the case of pressure tanks a further indication shall be given
before the

level reaches 10 % above its nominal fill level.

H.2.5 Pressures

Pressures, including at water supplies and downstream of all dry and alternate control valve sets. On
town

main supplies an indication shall be given if the static pressure drops below the calculated running
pressure. In all other cases an indication shall be given when the static pressure drops by more than
20 % below the

tested level.

H.2.6 Electrical power

The power supply to electrical pump sets or other critical electrical equipment. An indication shall be
given if

one or more phases fail at any point in the main supply, or in the control circuit or an electric or
diesel pump

controller or any other critical control equipment.

P.12 Water supplies

P.12.1Pump drive and power arrangements

See 10.1.

P.12.2Pump selection

For each ESFR system there shall be:

a) at least two full capacity suction pumps, one of which shall be diesel driven. Each pump when
operating

alone shall provide not less than Qmax. for the design number of sprinklers, at sprinkler head
operating

pressures of not less than that specified in Tables P.2 to P.16 plus any flow needed for pump cooling.

The pumps shall have compatible pressure flow characteristics so that when operating in parallel
neither

pump shall be overloaded at any point within the specified range of output flows; or
b) three half capacity suction pumps, two of which shall be diesel driven. Each pump shall have
compatible

flow characteristics so that when operating in parallel it is not overloaded at any point within the
specified

range of output flows. A flow of Qmax for the design number of sprinklers, at sprinkler head
operating

pressure of not less than that specified in Tables P.2 to P.16, plus any flow needed for pump cooling,

shall be provided by any combination of two pumps operating in parallel.

Where the water supply is providing protection to storages containing high value goods or their loss
would be

critical, or where there are multiple buildings or storage, additional pumping capacity should be
considered.

P.12.3Duration

The water source for ESFR sprinklers shall have a system design capacity of not less than 60 min of
duration

based on Qmax.