AS 4118.1.5-1996 (R2013)

Fire sprinkler systems Components - Deluge and pre-action valves

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1 - AS 4118.1.5:1996 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - COMPONENTS - DELUGE AND PRE-ACTION VALVES
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 - SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 - 1.3 DEEMED TO SATISFY
6 - 1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.5 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.5.1 Regulatory authority
8 - SECTION 2 - REQUIREMENTS
8 - 2.1 NOMINAL SIZES
8 - 2.2 CONNECTIONS
8 - 2.3 RATED WORKING PRESSURES
8 - 2.4 BODIES AND COVERS
8 - 2.5 STRENGTH
9 - 2.6 DRAIN
9 - 2.7 ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE
9 - 2.8 COMPONENTS
10 - 2.9 LEAKAGE
10 - 2.10 NON-METALLIC COMPONENTS
10 - 2.11 SEALING ASSEMBLY ELEMENTS
11 - 2.12 CLEARANCES
11 - 2.13 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
12 - 2.14 WET PILOT HEIGHT LIMITATION
12 - 2.15 ALARMS
12 - 2.16 HYDRAULIC FRICTION LOSS
12 - 2.17 ENDURANCE TEST
13 - 2.18 VALVE IMPAIRMENT
13 - 2.19 AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE FOR ALARM LINES
13 - 2.20 CONNECTIONS
14 - SECTION 3 - TEST METHODS
14 - 3.1 GENERAL
14 - 3.2 NON-METALLIC COMPONENTS
14 - 3.2.1 Air-oven ageing
14 - 3.2.2 Warm water ageing
15 - 3.2.3 Test for sealing assembly seals
15 - 3.3 HYDRAULIC FRICTION LOSS TEST
15 - 3.4 VALVE LEAKAGE AND DEFORMATION TEST
16 - 3.5 BODY STRENGTH TEST
16 - 3.6 OPERATIONAL TESTS
16 - 3.7 ANTI-RESEATING TEST
17 - 3.8 FIRE EXPOSURE TEST FOR DELUGE VALVES MADE OF METALLIC MATERIALS WITH MELTING POINTS LESS THAN 800° C AND NON-METALLIC ...
18 - SECTION 4 - MARKING
18 - 4.1 METHOD OF MARKING
18 - 4.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED
18 - 4.3 LETTERING DETAILS
19 - SECTION 5 - INSTRUCTION CHARTS AND TRIM
19 - 5.1 INSTRUCTION CHART
19 - 5.2 DESIGN DATA
19 - 5.3 MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

Specifies the construction, performance and testing requirements for valves used in deluge and pre-action sprinkler systems.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee FP-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 14 June 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-004:

Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Bulky Goods Retailers Association
Consult Australia
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Defence (Australia)
Department of Human Services (Victoria)
Engineers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
Independent Chairperson
Insurance Council of Australia Limited
National Fire Industry Association
Property Council of Australia
Testing Interests (Australia)

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Scope

This Standard specifies the construction, performance and testing requirements for deluge valves used in deluge and pre-action fire sprinkler systems.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10-07-2013
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ISBN
Committee	FP-004
Supersedes	DR 95133