General: FM-200/Micro 200-I

Guide for Specifiers' Use
SECTION XXXXX
Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishing/Detection System
NOTE: Items shown in parentheses are either instructions to the specification writer, or options to be included
or not, depending on system requirements.
This Section covers a clean agent fire extinguishing chemical and includes all components required for a
complete system. This Section includes performance, and descriptive type specifications. Edit to avoid
conflicting requirements.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 THIS SECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
A. Clean agent suppression systems.
B. Fire alarm and detection system.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section ( ) - Hardware: Release hardware for automatic closing doors, dampers, etc.
B. Section ( ) - Painting.
C. Section ( ) - Fire Protection: Water sprinkler systems. (Other fixed systems)
D. Section ( ) - Controls and Instrumentation: Dampers.
E. Section ( ) - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems: Building fire alarm system.
F. Section ( ) - (For "total flood" systems all openings which can be closed should be closed. The
construction to accomplish this should be covered in other appropriate sections of the
Specifications.)
G. Section ( ) - Electrical Installation: (The Specification writer is to decide whether the electrical work
required is to be specified in this Section or under the General Electrical Section.)
1.03 REFERENCES
(List reference standards that are included within the text of this Section. Edit the following as required for
project conditions.)
A. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 300.
B. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.
C. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping.
D. ANSI/ASME SEC 9 - Welded and Brazing Qualifications.
E. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.
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F. ANSI/NFPA 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
G. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.
H. ANSI/NFPA 71 - Central Station Signal Systems
I. ANSI/NFPA 72A - Local Protective Signaling Systems.
J. ANSI/NFPA 72G - Notification Appliances For Protective Signaling Systems
K. ANSI/NFPA 72E - Automatic Fire Detectors.
L. ANSI/NFPA 72H - Test Procedures For Signaling Systems
M. ANS/NFPA 75 - Electronic Computer Systems.
N. ANS/NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code
O. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc coated, Welded and Seamless.
P. ASTM A106 - Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
Q. ASTM A197 - Cupola Malleable Iron.
R. ASTM 394 - Ductile Iron.
S. ASTM A234 - Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated
Temperatures.
T. FM - Factory Mutual Approval Guide.
U. NEMA - Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems.
V. UL - Fire Protection Equipment Directory.
W. Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations parts 100 to 199,
transportation of hazardous materials.
X. Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Y. All work performed in New York City shall be in accordance with the requirement of the City of New
York Building Code and the New York City Fire Departments latest directories.
Z. All Requirements of Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
(Use this Article carefully, restrict paragraph statements to describe components used to assemble the system.
Do not repeat statements made in Article 1.01)
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SECTION INCLUDES:
A. This Section covers a fire protection system of the Total Flooding type utilizing a clean agent fire
extinguishing system. System is a fixed installation where equipment is designed and installed to
provide fire extinguishing capability for hazards described.
(A complete description of the areas/equipment to be protected must be given along with references
to appropriate drawings.)
(If hazards are inter-exposing or in close proximity to one another, provision for simultaneous
discharge shall be specified.)
B. Design, fabrication, and installation of system and its components shall be in compliance with
requirements and recommendations of ANSI/NFPA 2001.
C. Interface system with (building fire alarm) (Plant annunciation system) ( ).
D. Design of a clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be performed by a currently certified NICET
Engineering Technician (NICET Level II or greater) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology,
Special Hazards Systems Layout.
1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
(Give concentration required and holding time for total flood.)
A. The system shall be sized to provide a minimum concentration level by volume of 7% FM-200 agent
in protected spaces. The system should be designed to discharge its contents in 10 seconds or less.
Room concentration levels after discharge shall not exceed a 10% concentration level by volume.
1.06 SUBMITTALS
(Do not request submittals if drawings sufficiently describe the products of this Section or if proprietary
specifying techniques are used. The review of submittals increases the possibility of unintended variations to
drawings, thereby increasing the Specifier's liability.)
(A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section ( ).
(B. Submit shop drawings indicating detailed layout of system, locating each component. Include
control diagrams, wiring diagrams, and written sequence of operation.)
C. Submit product data under provisions of Section ( ).
D. Submit product data for each piece of equipment comprising the system including storage cylinders,
control valves and pilot controls, control panels, nozzles, push-button stations, detectors, alarm bells
or horns, switches, and annunciators.
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E. For total flood hazards, submit design calculations derived from computer program written
specifically for clean agent used, unless system is pre-engineered. Analysis shall include
calculations to verify system terminal pressures, nozzle flow rates, orifice code number, piping
pressure losses, component flow data, and pipe sizes considering actual and equivalent lengths of
pipe and elevation changes.
F. Submit (piping drawings) (product data) (electrical schematics) (and calculations) to (authority having
jurisdiction) (Fire Marshal) (Owner's fire insurance underwriter) for approval. Submit one set of
approved submittals to ( ).
G. Submit test reports indicating successful completion of tests to ( ).
H. Submit manufacturer's installation and operator's manual to ( ) under provisions of Section ( ).
1.07 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Submit operation and maintenance manuals to ( ) under provisions of Section ( ).
B. Include electrical schematic of circuits, written description of system design, drawings illustrating
control logic and equipment location, and technical bulletins describing equipment.
C. Provide list of recommended spare parts.

(No special tools need be specified)
1.08 QUALIFICATIONS
A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with
minimum (three) ( ) years (documented) experience.
B. Installer: The installer shall be trained and certified by the manufacturer to design, install, test and
maintain clean agent fire suppression systems and maintain required licensing for the state of ( )
and/or City of ( ).
1.09 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to (applicable) building code requirements as specified.
B. All equipment and devices used shall be listed in the UL Fire Protection Equipment.
1.10 WARRANTY
(This Article can extend the warranty period beyond one year. Extended warranties add to the construction cost
and may present difficulties to the Owner in enforcing them. Specify with caution.)
Provide (one) year warranty under provisions of Section ( ). (Avoid contingent liability requirements.)
1.11 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (Included as part of initial installation)
A. Inspect system 6 months and 12 months after substantial completion of Project.
B. At each inspection, determine agent contents and pressure, and that system is in proper working
order. Include complete checkout of control, detection, and alarm systems.
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C. Submit documents, certifying satisfactory system conditions. Include manufacturer's certificate of
acceptance of qualifications of Inspector.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS
(In this Article, list the manufacturers acceptable for this project.)
A. Chemetron Fire Systems

4801 Southwick Drive, 3rd Floor
Matteson, IL 60443
B. ( ).
2.02 PIPE AND PIPING SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION A - GENERAL
The following specifications set forth the MINIMUM standards for installation. If the requirements of local codes
or the authority having jurisdiction are MORE stringent, these more stringent requirements shall govern the
given installation.
1. Black or galvanized steel pipe shall be either ASTM A53 seamless or electric welded, Grade A or B
or ASTM A-106, Grade A, B, or C. ASTM A-120 and ordinary cast-iron pipe shall not be used.
Stainless steel shall be TP304 or TP316 for threaded connections or TP304, TP316, TP304L, or
TP316L for welded connections.
Piping materials such as stainless steel or other piping or tubing may be used with approval of the
authority having jurisdiction, providing an internal pressure of 300 psi will not cause material stress
greater than the materials yield point when calculated according to ANSI B-31.1, Power Piping code.
2. TYPE OF FITTINGS: Shall have a minimum working pressure of 620 psi, cast iron and Class 150
pound fitting shall not be used.
3. Installation shall be performed in a workmanlike manner according to the highest standards of

modern practice.
4. All pipe and fittings shall be new and of recent manufacture.
5. All pipe shall be reamed after cutting so that all burrs and sharp edges are removed.
6. All pipe must be thoroughly cleaned before installation. A wire flue brush should be pulled through
the length several times, followed by clean cloth rags treated with a noncombustible metal cleaner
designed for the purpose. All foreign matter and oil must be removed by this process.
7. All pipe and fittings installed out of doors or in corrosive areas must be galvanized or treated with a
proper protective coating.
8. THREAD PREPARATION - All screwed pipe shall be coated with Teflon tape or an appropriate pipe
joint compound. When tape or pipe joint compound is used, coating of the threads must start at
least two threads back from the pipe end. On small piping, care must be taken so as not to allow
sealant to enter valves or controls.
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9. WELDING
a. All welding must be performed by an experienced welder.
b. All welded pipe 3/4" and smaller shall be welded using gas welding or other approved method.
Unshielded electric arc welding may be used on pipe larger than 3.4".
c. All welds shall be pounded to loosen scale and weld beads and then cleaned of the same.
10. PIPE REDUCTIONS - Reductions in welded pipe shall be by one of the following devices:
a. Butt weld concentric reducers.
b. Swaged nipples.
c. Weld-o-lets (TM).
d. Where socket weld fittings are permitted (see below), a socket weld reducing coupling can be
used only for a one size reduction. All other reductions in socket weld pipe shall be made using
the above permitted methods.
When methods (b), (c), or (d) are used, it is imperative that these fittings be installed in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. In each case, they must be
installed so as to permit full flow. All entrance holes from the main pipe run to the fitting
must be of proper size and free of sharp edges, ridges or burrs.
11. REDUCTIONS - SCREWED PIPE
All reductions in screwed pipe shall be by means of screwed concentric reducing fittings or swaged
nipples.
SECTION B - PILOT NETWORK
1. All pilot piping shall be either (A) 1/4" threaded pipe or (B) 1/4" steel or stainless steel tubing.
2. When Method A is used, the following applies:
a. The pipe shall be minimum of Schedule 40 and where it is installed outdoors or in other corrosive
environments, galvanized pipe shall be used.
b. All threaded pilot pipe connections shall be treated with a suitable pipe sealant (i.e. SWAK by
Cajun Part No. MS PTS-50; Rector Seal or equivalent are acceptable). THE USE OF TEFLON
TAPE ON PILOT PIPING IS NOT ALLOWED.
c. All pipe fittings shall be 300 pound malleable or ductile iron. A 300 pound brass to steel union
shall be installed near the terminations of all pilot piping. 150 POUND FITTINGS ARE NOT
ALLOWED.
3. Whenever Method B is used, the following applies:
a. All steel tubing shall be 1/4" x ( ) wall and shall be painted to provide corrosion protection. All
tubing installed outdoors or in corrosive atmosphere shall be stainless steel 1/4" x ( ). All
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tubing must be reamed after cutting.
b. All tubing fittings shall be of the same material as the tubing and shall be of the compression
type. All tubing to pipe fitting shall be treated with a pipe sealant as described in 2.b above.
c. All tubing shall be properly supported.
SECTION C - VALVE AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Threaded valves such as selector valves, check valves, and solenoid valves shall be installed with a union
immediately downstream. Valves having more than two connection points such as shuttle valves and pilot
valves shall be installed with a union adjacent to the valve in each connection line. Pipe connections to
equipment items such as discharge delay devices, pressure switches, etc., shall have a union adjacent to the
equipment.
SECTION D - PRESSURE RELEASE PIPING AND FITTINGS
Piping to pressure releases shall be as specified above for discharge piping. All take-offs for pressure release
piping shall be from the top of the discharge piping.
SECTION E - PIPE SLEEVES
All piping through building walls, partitions, floor slabs, roof slabs and the like shall be sleeved.
1. Sleeves shall be Schedule 40 pipe at least two sizes larger than the pipe being sleeved. One inch
pipe is the minimum size to be used as a sleeve.
2. Sleeves shall be packed with an approved sealing material so as to be dust tight.
3. Sleeves through floor slabs must extend at least 2" above the floor. A greater extension may be
used if required by local building codes.
4. Sleeves extending through roof slabs must extend above the roof and be flashed in accordance with
local building codes.
SECTION F - PAINTING
(Specify owner's painting requirements)
SECTION G - PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
All pipe hangers and supports shall conform to the provisions outlined in ANSI B31.1, latest edition, except as
modified and supplemented by this specification. All pipe must be solidly anchored to structural members
where longitudinal or lateral movement is possible.
1. Rigid hangers are required wherever a change in direction or change in elevation in the piping
system occurs. On long straight runs, at least every other hanger shall be rigid.
2. Most installations lend themselves to the use of support systems such as Unistrut.
3. All hangers shall be fabricated of steel and installed in a workmanlike manner.
4. All piping shall be attached to rigid hangers by means of U-bolts locked with double nuts, one on
each side of hanger. The pipe shall be free to move longitudinally within the U-bolt except where the
piping design requires it to be anchored.
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5. Hangers and pipe shall be designed to prevent stresses from being induced into the piping during the
temperature change caused by the FM-200 system discharge.
6. All piping supports shall be fabricated and installed so that they will not be disengaged by the
movement of supported pipe.
7. Pipe shall not be hung using one pipeline as a support for another.
8. Piping supports shall be arranged so that no excessive bending stresses are induced into the piping
from concentrated loads between supports.
9. THE MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN PIPE SUPPORTS IS GIVEN BELOW:
TABLE #1
MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN SUPPORTS
FOR SCREWED OR WELDED PIPE
NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN

SIZE (INCHES) (FEET)
1/4........................................... 5
1/2........................................... 5
3/4........................................... 6
1 ......................................... 7
1-1/4........................................ 8
1-1/2........................................ 9
2 ....................................... 10
2-1/2...................................... 11
3 ....................................... 12
4 ....................................... 14
TABLE #2
MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN SUPPORTS
FOR PIPE WITH GROOVED JOINTS
NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN

SIZE (INCHES) (FEET)
3/4........................................... 7
1 ......................................... 7
1-1/4........................................ 7
2 ......................................... 7
3 ....................................... 10
4 ....................................... 10
10. CONDUIT AND WIRE:
A. Conduit shall be in accordance with The National Electrical Code (NEC), local and state
requirements.
B. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of interior cross sectional area where three or more
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cables are contained within a single conduit.
C. Cable must be separated from any open conductors of Power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not
be placed in any conduit, junction box or raceway containing these conductors, as per NEC
Article 760-29.
2.03 CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
The components of the clean agent system(s) shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
A. CYLINDERS
Cylinder assemblies shall be Chemetron Fire Systems ( ) pound capacity and shall conform to the
regulations of the Department of Transportation. Cylinders shall be fitted with a resilient pressure
seat type forged brass valve and shall have a threaded steel anti-recoil protective cap for handling
and shipment. The cylinders shall be mounted in free standing steel racks or on solid walls. The
cylinders and racks shall be arranged to allow a service aisle for cylinder removal and cylinder
weighing.
(When a beam scale for cylinder weighing is used add: The rack uprights shall be provided with a
weigh bar spanning the rack for support of a portable weighing device.)
(A portable direct reading beam scale shall be provided for weighing cylinders in place by loosening
cylinder clamps and disconnecting the discharge heads. It shall not be necessary to disconnect any
control components.)
(A Cali 2000 unit may be used in lieu of weighing)
B. DISCHARGE VALVES
Each cylinder shall be fitted with a pressure operated discharge valve. Each valve shall include an
integral safety relief device which serves to protect cylinder against excessive internal pressure.
The cylinder valve shall have a forged brass body with external connections for actuation devices.
Each valve shall be provided with a removable pressure gauge or solenoid valve with gauge for
pressure reading.
When more than one cylinder is connected to a common manifold, a check valve shall be provided
with each cylinder. Check valves that utilize "O" ring seats shall not be used as they can be
dislodged during discharge.
C. CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES
Automatic operation (For thermostat/heat detector operation). (The system shall be released
automatically by actuation of rate compensated detector(s) located in the hazard in accordance with
the detector rating and applicable detection system standards. Closing of the normally open switch
element of the detector operating through the control panel, shall actuate a normally de-energized,
normally closed solenoid valve on the cylinder valve.) Before this operation, the control panel shall
sound appropriate alarms to evacuate the hazard area.
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(For smoke detector operation substitute the following for the first two sentences of the above
paragraph.) (The system shall be released automatically by (optical) (ionization) type smoke
detectors located in the hazard in accordance with detector ratings, good practice and applicable
detection system standards. Operation of smoke detector will signal the control panel for automatic
release and/or alarm as specified under the detector portion of this specification. An electric signal
shall actuate a normally de-energized, normally closed solenoid valve on the pilot head.)
D. CONTROL PANEL:
1. The control panel shall be a Chemetron Fire Systems Micro 200-I and shall communicate with
and control the following types of equipment used to make up the system: Intelligent smoke
detectors, addressable modules, manual release/abort stations, alarm indicating appliances,
releasing components and other system controlled devices.
2. The control panel shall provide, or be capable of expansion to 198 intelligent/addressable

devices plus 103 control circuits.
3. The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall include a full featured operator interface control and
annunciation panel that shall include a backlit Liquid Crystal Display, individual, color coded
system status LEDs, and an alphanumeric keypad for the Field Programming and Control of the
Fire Alarm System.
4. All programming or editing of the existing program in the system shall be achieved without
special equipment and without interrupting the alarm monitoring functions of the Fire Alarm
Control Panel.
5. The control panel shall provide the following features:
Drift Compensation to extend detector accuracy over life.

Sensitivity Test, meeting requirements of NFPA 72E.
Maintenance Alert to warn of excessive compensation.
System Status Reports to display or printer.
Alarm Verification, with verification counters.
PAS presignal, meeting NFPA 72 requirements.
Rapid manual station reporting (under 2 seconds).
Non-Alarm points for general (non-fire) control.
Periodic Detector Test, conducted automatically by software.
Pre-alarm for advanced fire warning.
Counting "cross-zone" options.
March time and temporal coding options.
Walk Test, with check for two detectors set to same address.
Security Monitor Points, meeting requirements of UL 1076.
Control-By-Time for non-fire operations, with holidays.
Day/Night automatic adjustment of detector sensitivity.
Device Blink Control for sleeping areas.
6. Central Microprocessor
a. The Microprocessor unit shall communicate with, monitor, and control all external interfaces
with the control panel. It shall include EPROM for system program storage; non-volatile
memory for building-specific program storage; and a "watch dog" timer circuit to detect and
report microprocessor failure.
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b. The Microprocessor unit shall contain and execute all control-by-event programs for
specific action to be taken if an alarm condition is detected by the system. Such control-by-
event programs shall be held in non-volatile programmable memory, and shall not be lost
even if system primary and secondary power failure occurs.
c. The Microprocessor Unit shall also provide a Real-Time Clock for time annotation of
system displays, printer, and history file. The Time-of-Day and date shall not be lost if
system primary and secondary power supplies fail. The Real Time Clock may also be used
to control non-fire functions at programmed time-of-day, day-of-week, and day-of-year.
7. Display
a. The Display shall provide all the controls and indicators used by the system operator and
may also be used to program all system operational parameters.
b. The Display shall include status information and custom alphanumeric labels for all
Intelligent Detectors, Addressable Modules, and Software zones.
c. The Display shall provide an 80-character back-lit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD). It shall also provide 5 Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs), that will indicate the status of
the following system parameters: AC POWER, SYSTEM ALARM, SYSTEM TROUBLE,
SIGNAL SILENCED, SUPERVISORY, and PRE-ALARM.
d. The Display shall provide a 21-key touch key-pad with control capability to command all
system functions, entry of any alphabetic or numeric information, and field programming.
Two different password levels shall be provided to prevent unauthorized system control or
programming.
e. The Display shall include the following operator functions: SIGNAL SILENCE, RESET,
DRILL, and ACKNOWLEDGE.
8. SLC Loop Interface
a. The SLC (Signal Line Circuit) Interface shall provide power to, and communicate with, all of
the Intelligent/Addressable Detectors and Addressable Modules over a single pair of wires.
This SLC Loop shall be capable of operation as NFPA Style 4, Style 6, or Style 7.
b. The Loop Interface Board shall receive analog information from all Intelligent Detectors that
shall be processed to determine whether normal, alarm, or trouble conditions exist for each
detector. The software shall automatically maintain the detector's desired sensitivity level
by adjusting for the effects of environmental factors, including the accumulation of dust in
each detector. The analog information may also be used for automatic detector testing and
for the automatic determination of detector maintenance requirements.
c. The detector software shall meet NFPA 72E requirements and be certified by UL as a
calibrated sensitivity test instrument.
d. The detector software shall allow manual or automatic sensitivity adjustment.
(9. Serial Interfaces)
(a. An EIA-232 interface between the Fire Alarm Control Panel and UL Listed Electronic Data
Processing (EDP) peripherals shall be provided.)
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(b. The EIA-232 interface shall allow the use of printers, CRT monitors, and PC compatible
computers.)
(c. The EIA-485 port for the serial connection of the optional Annunciators and remote LCD
displays shall be provided.)
(d. The EIA-485 interface may be used for network connection to a Proprietary Receiving
Unit.)
10. Enclosures:
a. The control panel shall be housed in a UL listed cabinet suitable for surface or semi-flush
mounting. Cabinet and front shall be corrosion protected, given a rust-resistant prime coat,
and manufacturer's standard finish.
b. The door shall provide a key lock and shall include a glass or other transparent opening for
viewing of all indicators.
11. All interfaces and associated equipment are to be protected so that they will not be affected by
voltage surges or line transients consistent with UL standard 864.
(12. Optional plug-in modules shall be provided for NFPA 72B and NFPA 72C transmitters as well
as a Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter.)
(13. An optional module shall provide 8 Form-C relays rated at 5.0 A. The relays shall track
programmable software zones.)
14. Power Supply:
a. The Power Supply shall operate on 120 VAC, 60 Hz, and shall provide all necessary power
for the control panel.
b. It shall provide 5.0 amps of usable indicating appliance power, using a switching 24 VDC
regulator.
c. It shall provide a battery charger for 24 hours of standby using dual-rate charging
techniques for fast battery recharge.
d. It shall provide a very low frequency sweep earth detect circuit, capable of detecting earth
faults on sensitive addressable modules.
e. It shall be power-limited using Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) resistors.
f. It shall provide optional meters to indicate battery voltage and charging current.
15. Field Wiring Terminal Blocks
For ease of service all wiring terminal blocks for I/O interfaces shall be the plug-in type and
have sufficient capacity for 18 to 12 AWG wire. Terminal blocks permanently fixed or mounted
are not acceptable.
16. Operators Controls
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a. Acknowledge Switch:
1. Activation of the control panel Acknowledge switch in response to new Alarms and/or
Troubles shall silence the local panel piezo electric signal and change the Alarm and
Trouble LEDs from flashing mode to steady-on mode. If multiple Alarm or Trouble
conditions exist, operation of this switch shall advance the 80-character LCD display to
the next Alarm or Trouble condition.
2. Operation of the Acknowledge switch shall also silence all remote annunciator piezo
sounders.
b. Signal Silence Switch: Activation of the Signal Silence Switch shall cause all programmed
Alarm Indicating Appliances and relays to return to the normal condition after an alarm
condition. The selection of indicating circuits and relays that are silenceable by this switch
shall be fully field programmable within the confines of all applicable standards. The control
panel software shall include silence inhibit and auto-silence timers.
c. System Reset Switch: Activation of the System Reset Switch shall cause all electronically-
latched initiating devices, appliances or software zones, as well as all associated output
devices and circuits, to return to their normal condition.
Holding the RESET switch shall perform a Lamp Test function.
d. Drill (Evacuate) Switch.
Press and hold of the Drill switch shall activate all Indicating Appliance circuits. The Drill
function shall latch until press of Signal Silence or Reset.
17. Field Programming
a. The system shall be programmable, configurable and expandable in the field without the
need for special tools or electronic equipment and shall not require field replacement of
electronic integrated circuits.
b. All programming may be accomplished through the standard control panel keypad.
c. All field defined programs shall be stored in non-volatile memory.
d. The programming function shall be enabled with a password that may be defined
specifically for the system when it is installed. Two levels of password protection shall be
provided in addition to a key-lock cabinet. One level is used for status level changes such
as zone disable or manual on/off commands. A second (higher-level) is used for actual
change of program information.
e. Program edit shall not interfere with normal operation and fire protection. If a fire condition
is detected during programming operation, the system shall exit programming and perform
fire protection functions as programmed.
f. A special program check function shall be provided to detect common operator errors.
g. An Auto-Program (self-learn) function shall be provided to quickly program initial functions

and make the system operational.
h. For flexibility, an off-line programming function, with batch upload/download, shall also be
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provided.
18. Specific System Operations
a. Smoke Detector Sensitivity Adjust: Means shall be provided for adjusting the sensitivity of
any or all analog intelligent smoke detectors in the system from the System keypad.
Sensitivity range shall be within the allowed UL window.
(b. Alarm Verification: Each of the Intelligent/Addressable Smoke Detectors in the system may
be independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified detector. The Alarm
Verification delay shall be programmable from 5 to 50 seconds and each detector shall be
able to be selected for verification. The control panel shall keep a count of the number of
times that each detector has entered the verification cycle. These counters may be
displayed and reset by the proper operator commands.)
c. Point Disable: Any Device in the system may be Enabled or Disabled through the system
keypad.
d. Point Read: The system shall be able to display or print the following point status
diagnostic functions:
1. Device Status.
2. Device Type.
3. Custom Device Label.
4. Present analog reading (in percent-per-foot obscuration).
5. Analog Detector Alarm level, in percent-per-foot.
6. Device Zone Assignments.
7. All Program Parameters.
(e. System Status Reports: Upon command from an operator of the system, a status report will
be generated and printed, listing all system status:)
f. System History Recording and Reporting: The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall contain a
History Buffer that will be capable of storing up to 650 system alarms/troubles/operator
actions. Each of these activations will be stored and time and date stamped with the actual
time of the activation. The contents of the History Buffer may be manually reviewed, one
event at a time, (or printed in its entirety.)
Although the foreground history buffer may be cleared for user convenience, a background,
non-erasable buffer shall be maintained which provides the last 650 system events.
The History Buffer shall use non-volatile memory. Systems that use volatile memory for
history storage are not acceptable.
g. Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall automatically
interrogate each Intelligent Smoke Detector and shall analyze the detector responses over
a period of time.
If any Intelligent Smoke Detector in the system responds with a reading that is below or
above normal limits, then the system will enter the Trouble Mode, and the particular
Detector will be annunciated on the System Display, (and printed on the optional Printer.)
This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of Alarm conditions in the system, nor shall it
require any special hardware, special tools or computer expertise to perform.
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(h. Pre-alarm Function: The system shall provide two levels of pre-alarm warning to give
advance notice of a possible fire situation. Both pre-alarm levels shall be fully adjustable in
the field. The first level shall give an audible indication at the panel. The second level shall
give an audible indication and may also activate control relays.)
i. Software Zones: The control panel shall provide 99 software zones. All addressable
devices may be field programmed to be grouped into these zones for control activation and
annunciation purposes.
(19. Printer)
(The Printer shall provide hard-copy printout of all changes in status of the system and shall
time-stamp such printouts with the current time-of-day and date. The printer shall be standard
carriage with 80-characters per line and shall use standard pin-feed paper. The printer shall be
enclosed in a separate cabinet suitable for placement on a desk top or table. The printer shall
communicate with the control panel using an interface complying with Electrical Industries
Association standard EIA-232D. Power to the printer shall be 120 VAC @ 60 Hz.)
E. SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
1. Electronic Sounders
a. Electronic sounders shall operate on 24 VDC nominal.
b. Electronic Sounders shall provide continuous, or interrupted tones with an output sound
level of at least 90 dBA measured at 10 feet from the device.
2. Strobe Lights:
Shall meet the requirements of the ADA as defined in UL 19781 and the following criteria:
a. The maximum pulse duration shall be 2/10ths of the one second.
b. Unless otherwise specified on the drawings, the intensity shall be a minimum of 75 candela.
c. The flash rate shall be a minimum of 1HZ and a maximum of 3HZ
3. Non-Coded Manual Fire Alarm Stations
a. Manual Fire Alarm Stations shall be non-code, non-breakglass type, equipped with key lock
in order that they may be tested without operating the handle.
b. Stations must be so designed that after an actual activation, they cannot be restored to
normal except by key reset.
4. Addressable Manual Stations
a. Addressable Manual Stations shall be provided to connect to the Fire Alarm Control Panel
Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Loops. Up to 99 addressable manual stations may be
connected to one SLC loop.
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b. The Manual Station shall, on command from the Control Panel, send data to the panel
representing the state of the manual switch. Manual Fire Alarm Stations shall use a key
operated test-reset lock, and shall be designed so that after actual Emergency Operation,
they cannot be restored to normal use except by the use of a key.
c. All operated stations shall have a positive, visual indication of operation that cannot be
reset without the use of a key.
d. Manual Stations shall be constructed of LEXAN with clearly visible operating instructions
provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in raised
letters, 1.75 inches or larger.
e. Stations shall be suitable for surface mounting, or semiflush mounting as shown on the
plans, and shall be installed not less than 42 inches, nor more than 48 inches above the
finished floor.
f. The Manual Station shall provide address-setting means using decimal switches.
Addressable manual stations that use binary address setting methods, such as a dip switch,
are much more difficult to install and are subject to installation error, and are not allowable
substitutes.
5. Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
a. Smoke detectors shall be intelligent and addressable devices, and shall connect with two
wires to one of the Fire Alarm Control Panel Signaling Line Circuit loops. Up to 99
intelligent detectors may connect to one SLC loop.
b. The detectors shall use the photoelectric (light-scattering) principal to measure smoke
density and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing
the analog level of smoke density.
c. The detectors shall be ceiling-mount and shall include a twist-lock base.
d. The detectors shall provide a test means whereby they will simulate an alarm condition and
report that condition to the control panel. Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself
(by activating a magnetic switch) or initiated remotely on command from the control panel.
e. The detectors shall provide address-setting means on the detector head using decimal
switches. Because of the possibility of installation error, systems that use binary jumpers on
dip-switches to set the detector address are not acceptable. The detectors shall also store
an internal identifying code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of detector.
f. The detectors shall provide dual alarm and power LEDs. Both LEDs shall flash under
normal conditions, indicating that the detector is operational and in regular communication
with the control panel. Both LEDs may be placed into steady illumination by the control
panel, indicating that an alarm condition has been detected. If required, the flashing mode
operation of the detector LEDs shall be controlled through the system field program. An
output connection shall also be provided in the base to connect an external remote alarm
LED.
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h. The detector sensitivity shall be set through the Fire Alarm Control Panel, and shall be
adjustable in the field through the field programming of the system. Sensitivity may be
automatically adjusted by the panel on a time-of-day basis.
i. Using software in the control panel, the detectors shall automatically compensate for dust
accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their performance.
The detectors shall be listed by UL as meeting the calibrated sensitivity test requirements of
NFPA Standard 72E.
6. Intelligent Ionization Type Smoke Detectors
a. Smoke Detectors shall be Intelligent and Addressable, and shall connect with two wires to
one of the Fire Alarm Control Panel Signaling Line Circuits. Up to 99 intelligent detectors
may connect to one SLC loop.
b. The detectors shall use the dual-chamber ionization principal to measure products of
combustion and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel
representing the analog level of products of combustion.
report that condition to the control panel. Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself,
by activating a magnetic switch, or may be activated remotely on command from the
control panel.
e. The detectors shall provide address-setting means on the detector head using decimal
switches. Because of the possibility of installation error, systems that use binary jumpers or
dip-switches to set the address are not acceptable. They shall also store an internal
identifying code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of detector.
normal conditions. In certain applications, LED'S may be selected to be polled without
flashing through system programming. Both LEDs may be placed into steady illumination
by the control panel, indicating that an alarm condition has been detected. An output
connection shall also be provided in the base to connect an external remote alarm LED.
g. The detector sensitivity shall be set through the Fire Alarm Control Panel, and shall be
adjustable in the field through the field programming of the system. Sensitivity may be
automatically adjusted to the panel on a time-of-day basis.
h. Using software in the control panel, the detectors shall automatically compensate for dust
accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their performance.
The detectors shall be listed by UL as meeting the calibrated sensitivity test requirements of
NFPA Standard 72E.
7. Intelligent Heat Detectors
a. Heat Detectors shall be Intelligent and Addressable devices, and shall connect with two
wires to one of the Fire Alarm Control Panel Signaling Line Circuits. Up to 99 intelligent
heat detectors may connect to one SLC loop.
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b. The detectors shall use an electronic sensor to measure thermal conditions caused by a fire
and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the
analog level of such thermal measurements.
report that condition to the control panel. Such a test may be initiated at the detector itself
(by activating a magnetic switch) or initiated remotely on command from the control panel.
e. The detectors shall provide address-setting means on the detector head using a decimal
switch. Because of the possibility of installation error, systems that use binary jumpers or
dip-switches to set the address are not acceptable.
normal conditions. In certain applications, LEDs may be selected to be polled without
flashing through system programming. Both LEDs may be placed into steady illumination
by the control panel, indicating that an alarm condition has been detected.
g. An output connection shall also be provided in the base to connect an external remote
alarm LED.
8. Monitor Module
a. Addressable Monitor modules shall be provided to connect one supervised Initiating Device
Circuit (IDC) zone of conventional Alarm Initiating Devices (any N.O. dry contact device) to
one of the Fire Alarm Control Panel Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) Loops.
b. The Monitor Module shall mount in a 4-inch square, 2-1/8" deep electrical box.
c. The IDC zone may be wired for Style D or Style B operation. The Monitor module shall
provide address-setting means using decimal switches and shall also store an internal
identifying code that the Fire Alarm Control Panel shall use to identify the type of device.
Modules that use binary jumpers or dip-switches are subject to installation errors and are
not acceptable. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions,
indicating that the Monitor module is operational and in regular communication with the
control panel.
d. For difficult to reach areas, the Monitor Module shall be available in a miniature package
and shall be no larger than 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" x 1/2". This version need not include Style D or
an LED.
9. Control Module
a. Addressable Control Modules shall be provided to supervise and control the operation of
one conventional Indicating Appliance Circuit (IAC) of compatible, 24 VDC powered,
polarized Audio/Visual Indicating Appliances. For fan shutdown and other auxiliary control
functions, the control module may be set to operate as a dry contract relay.
b. The Control Module shall mount in a standard 4-inch square, 2-1/8" deep electrical box, or
to a surface mounted backbox, or directly in the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
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c. The IAC may be wired for Style Z or Style Y IAC (Up to 1 Amp of Inductive A/V Signal, or 2
Amps of Resistive A/V Signal) operation, or as a Dry Contact (Form C) Relay. The relay
coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce wiring connection requirements, and to insure
that 100% of all auxiliary relay or IACs may be energized at the same time on the same
pair of wires.
d. Audio/Visual Power shall be provided by a separate supervised Power Loop from the main
Fire Alarm Control Panel or from a supervised, UL listed Remote Power Supply.
e. The Control Module shall provide address-setting means using decimal switches and shall
also store an internal identifying code that the Control Panel shall use to identify the type of
device. Modules that use binary jumpers or dip-switches are subject to installation errors
and are not acceptable. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions,
indicating that the Control Module is operational and is in regular communication with the
Control Panel.
f. A magnetic test switch shall be provided to test the module without opening or shorting its
IAC wiring.
(10. Isolator Module)
(a. Isolator Modules shall be provided to automatically isolate wire-to-wire short circuits on an
SLC loop. The Isolator Module shall limit the number of modules or detectors that may be
rendered inoperative by a short circuit fault on the SLC Loop. At least one isolator module
shall be provided for each floor or protected zone of the building.)
(b. If a wire-to-wire short occurs, the Isolator Module shall automatically open-circuit
(disconnect) the SLC loop. When the short circuit condition is corrected, the Isolator Module
shall automatically reconnect the isolated section of the SLC loop.)
(c. The Isolator Module shall not require any address-setting, and its operations shall be totally
automatic. It shall not be necessary to replace or reset an Isolator Module after its normal
operation.)
(d. The Isolator Module shall mount in a standard 4-inch deep electrical box, in a surface
mounted backbox, or in the Fire Alarm Control Panel. It shall provide a single LED that
shall flash to indicate that the Isolator is operational and shall illuminate steadily to indicate
that a short circuit condition has been detected and isolated.)
F. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The piping shall be laid out to give maximum flow and to avoid possible mechanical, chemical or
other damage. Installation shall follow drawings as closely as possible. System designer must be
consulted for anything other than minor deviations in pipe routing.
G. SELECTOR VALVE SYSTEMS
The protection for hazards ( ) and ( ) shall be from the same bank of cylinders. Selector
valves shall be used. (NOTE: Two or more hazards can be served by selector valves.)
Those selector valves shall be pressure operated and self restoring. They shall be released by pilot
operators which can be operated directly, by remote pressure source and/or by electric solenoid.
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(NOTE to Specifier: When using selector valves you must ensure that there is little likelihood that
hazards protected from a common bank of cylinders will need to discharge simultaneously. (For
small systems it is economical to specify individual systems rather than systems using selector
valves.))
H. NOZZLES
1. Nozzles shall be supplied in quantities sufficient to properly cover the area(s) being protected in
accordance with NFPA 2001.
2. Nozzles shall be of corrosion resistant construction and shall be designed specifically for clean
agent application.
3. Nozzles shall be permanently marked as to type and orifice.
I. ACCESSORIES
1. Pressure Switches: The system shall include ( ) normally open and ( ) normally closed
contacts on a pressure switch actuated by the agent discharge to shut down equipment and
sound alarm.
Switches shall be heavy duty, double pole, single throw, two to a unit. Each switch shall be
provided with a manual operator for test and reset.
2. Pressure Operated Releases: The system shall include ( ) releases to release self closing
(doors, dampers, windows, louvers, lids or valves) upon clean agent discharge.
(NOTE to Specifier: All devices to be closed must be self closing and capable of being held open
by a cable or chain hooked to the release.)
J. AGENT
1. The fire suppression agent shall be a gas; clean, dry, non-corrosive, non-damaging, non-
deteriorating, and meeting the requirements of NFPA 2001.
2. The agent shall be suitable for use in normally occupied spaces.
3. The agent shall be stored in a container super pressurized with nitrogen to a maximum working
pressure of 360 psia. Higher pressure agents shall be unacceptable.
4. The agent shall have the following characteristics:

Ozone Depletion Potential of Zero (0).
Atmospheric Lifetime less than 50 years.
LC50>800,000 ppm
5. Agent shall be listed as "Acceptable" on the EPA's SNAP list.
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2.04 INSTALLATION:
A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, local and state codes, as
shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer.
B. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and
may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke detectors shall not be installed prior to the system
programming and test period. If construction is ongoing during this period, measures shall be taken
to protect smoke detectors from contamination and physical damage.
C. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels and remote annunciators shall be flush
mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished
areas.
D. At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment
shall perform the tests in Section 2.05.
2.05 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
Upon completion of installation, the system shall be thoroughly tested for correct operation and function. Tests
shall include actual operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment.
Provide the service of a competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the manufacturer of
the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the
system.
A. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short circuits,
ground faults, continuity, and insulation.
B. Close each supervisory contact and verify proper supervisory alarm at the control panel.
C. Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates.
D. Open and short indicating appliance circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates.
E. Ground device circuits and verify response of trouble signals.
F. Open release circuits and verify response of trouble signals.
G. Check presence and audibility of tone at all alarm notification devices.
H. Check installation, supervision, and operation of smoke detectors.
I. When any defects are detected, make repairs or install replacement components, and repeat the
tests as required.
J. Each initiating device circuit shall be tested for its alarm reporting capability by operating all of the
connected initiating devices.
(For systems with a reserve supply) (A manually operated transfer switch shall be provided to
transfer the pilot cylinder electric actuation from the main bank pilot cylinders to those on the reserve
bank.)
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(Electric Release) (Pushbuttons located, as shown on the drawings, are to be provided for manual
release.)
(For reserve supply) (A second release shall be provided for the reserve bank. Main and reserve
bank releases shall perform similarly and shall be independent of any automatic release.)
K. Upon completion of installation, the system shall be thoroughly tested for correct operation and
function. Tests shall include functional operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment and
careful inspection of all piping and nozzles.
The door fan method of room pressurization shall be used in each hazard to determine leakage.
Instruments recording shall be made as directed by the approving authority.
The contractor shall provide a test report, including a copy of the recording. After testing the system
shall be in full operation condition.
2.06 FINAL INSPECTION:
At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall
demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect.
2.07 INSTRUCTION:
Provide instruction as required to the building personnel. "Hands-on" demonstrations of the operation of all
system components and the entire system shall be provided.
2.08 MAINTENANCE
Contractor shall make available an inspection service contract to ensure that services are always available to
keep the protection system in full operation.
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Guide for Specifiers' Use

1.01 THIS SECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

A. Clean agent suppression systems.

B. Fire alarm and detection system.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

C. Section ( ) - Fire Protection: Water sprinkler systems. (Other fixed systems)

D. Section ( ) - Controls and Instrumentation: Dampers.

A. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 300.

B. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.

C. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping.

D. ANSI/ASME SEC 9 - Welded and Brazing Qualifications.

E. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.

G. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.

H. ANSI/NFPA 71 - Central Station Signal Systems

I. ANSI/NFPA 72A - Local Protective Signaling Systems.

J. ANSI/NFPA 72G - Notification Appliances For Protective Signaling Systems

K. ANSI/NFPA 72E - Automatic Fire Detectors.

L. ANSI/NFPA 72H - Test Procedures For Signaling Systems

M. ANS/NFPA 75 - Electronic Computer Systems.

N. ANS/NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code

P. ASTM A106 - Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.

Q. ASTM A197 - Cupola Malleable Iron.

R. ASTM 394 - Ductile Iron.

T. FM - Factory Mutual Approval Guide.

U. NEMA - Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems.

V. UL - Fire Protection Equipment Directory.

X. Federal Communication Commission (FCC)

Z. All Requirements of Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

C. Interface system with (building fire alarm) (Plant annunciation system) ( ).

1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

(Give concentration required and holding time for total flood.)

(A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section ( ).

C. Submit product data under provisions of Section ( ).

G. Submit test reports indicating successful completion of tests to ( ).

H. Submit manufacturer's installation and operator's manual to ( ) under provisions of Section ( ).

1.07 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit operation and maintenance manuals to ( ) under provisions of Section ( ).

C. Provide list of recommended spare parts.

1.09 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to (applicable) building code requirements as specified.

1.11 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (Included as part of initial installation)

A. Inspect system 6 months and 12 months after substantial completion of Project.

A. Chemetron Fire Systems

2.02 PIPE AND PIPING SPECIFICATIONS

3. Installation shall be performed in a workmanlike manner according to the highest standards of

4. All pipe and fittings shall be new and of recent manufacture.

a. All welding must be performed by an experienced welder.

a. Butt weld concentric reducers.

11. REDUCTIONS - SCREWED PIPE

SECTION B - PILOT NETWORK

2. When Method A is used, the following applies:

3. Whenever Method B is used, the following applies:

c. All tubing shall be properly supported.

SECTION C - VALVE AND EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS

SECTION D - PRESSURE RELEASE PIPING AND FITTINGS

SECTION E - PIPE SLEEVES

2. Sleeves shall be packed with an approved sealing material so as to be dust tight.

SECTION G - PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

3. All hangers shall be fabricated of steel and installed in a workmanlike manner.

9. THE MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN PIPE SUPPORTS IS GIVEN BELOW:

NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN

NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN