Reference no: EM133094072
General Building Narrative
Project Tasks
The NPS intends to replace the existing sprinkler system and is contemplating the installation of a standpipe system to better meet their fire protection needs. The NPS has hired you to put forth a proposed design that can be sent out to bid for system installation. Complete the tasks identified below. Explain your reasoning for your recommendations and conclusions and provide appropriate references. Be sure to include an executive summary and table of contents.
As you complete the tasks, you may come across facility and operational details that you believe are lacking and necessary. Document any such missing details as a request for additional information and indicate how you addressed any lack of detail about the facility and its operations i.e., if you need to make assumptions clearly identify them, and justify why you made them.
1. Articulate a set of fire protection goals and objectives for the facility.
2. Describe the intent and purpose of the sprinkler and standpipe systems.
3. Identify the occupancy types within the building with respect to the applicable building and fire regulations.
4. Summarize the provisions of the applicable building and fire regulations requiring the installation of a sprinkler and standpipe systems if such provisions exist.
5. Comment on the degree to which any regulatory requirements requiring the installation of sprinkler and standpipe systems serve to achieve the goals and objectives you've articulated and how this aligns with the system's intent and purpose.
6. Identify, locate, and quantify the fire hazards throughout the facility in the context of sprinkler and standpipe system design.
7. Describe and classify any commodities being stored throughout the building, and the manner in whey they are stored.
8. Quantify the fire hazards in terms of heat release rate curves.
9. Indicate what affect the sprinkler system is to have with respect to the achievement of the fire protection goals and objectives you've identified.
10. Identify the number and types of systems that should be used to protect the facilities.
11. Identify the building's construction type in the context of sprinkler system design.
12. Specify the sprinkler and standpipe system design criteria for hazards present in the building.
13. Calculate the minimum water supply requirements for the system(s) you recommend.
14. Determine the water supply available on the premises.
15. Confirm if a fire pump and tank are needed and if so what size. Select and specify a fire pump and associated driver. If a tank is needed, determine its size.
16. Recommend specific sprinklers for the facility. Provide manufacturer data sheets for any sprinklers you select. Identify key sprinkler characteristics, including spacing requirements, and explain why you chose particular sprinklers for specific areas. Provide verification that the sprinklers are appropriate for the use.
17. Identify how many sprinklers will be required for the facility. Show how you arrived at this determination. If you selected more than one sprinkler type, identify how many of each type are needed and why.
18. Based on your sprinkler selections, identify sprinkler position and location with respect to any facility elements that could affect sprinkler performance. Provide drawing details and sketches as necessary to convey your recommendations.
19. Based on the specific sprinkler you recommend, its spacing and positioning criteria, calculate the maximum time after ignition a sprinkler under a smooth flat ceiling would activate. Conduct calculations for two different areas of the facility. Be specific as to the location of the sprinklers.
20. Identify all necessary components for the system(s). Describe the purpose and sequence of operation of such components. Provide drawings and sketches as appropriate to illustrate their arrangement and location. Append specific manufacturer data sheets to your report.
21. Identify the type and amount of pipe you would recommend and why. Describe how your recommended pipe and system components are to be joined together.
22. By either using the plans or by redrawing them, sketch a proposed sprinkler system layout for the building. Show underground piping, risers, cross mains, branch lines, and locations of the sprinklers. Identify sprinkler locations, spacing, position and distance from the ceiling and temperature rating. Use whatever documentation and sketches you think are appropriate to convey your proposed layout.
23. Prepare a Design & Installation Specification document for the project.
24. Draft an ITM plan for the proposed systems.
Attachment:- General Building Narrative.rar