Abbreviations of Fire Fighting System
Abbreviations of Fire Fighting System:-
B.O.P – Bottom of Pipe
COV. – Coverage
ESFR – Early suppression Fast-Response sprinkler
FDV – Landing fire department valve
FE-1 – 6Kg portable dry powder fire extinguisher
FE-2 – 6Kg portable CO2 fire extinguisher
FFL – Finish floor level
FHR – Fire Hose Reel
FHS – Fire Hose Station (FHR/FE)
FM-200 – Clean agent
F.S.P – Fire stand pipe
GPM – Gallons per minute
NRS – Non-rising stem
NTS – Not to scale
OS & Y – Outside screw and yoke
PG – Pressure Gauge
PRV – Pressure reducing valve
SPR – Sprinkler
T/A – To Above
T/B – To Below
U/G – Underground
HMD – Hydraulic most demand
FSP – Fire standpipe system
N – Not available
K – Sprinkler k-factor
EL – Elevation
Psi – Pressure in pound/square inch
Available Codes and Standards:-
NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
NFPA-13 – Standard for the installation of sprinkler system
NFPA-14 – Standard for the installation of standpipe & hose system
NFPA-15 – Standard for portable fire extinguishers
NFPA-20 – Standard for installation of stationary pumps for fire protection
NFPA-101 – Standard for life safety code
Fire and Life Safety Terminology:
For the purpose of this part, the following definitions shall apply.
Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm system:-
Fire alarm system comprising components for automatically detecting a fire, initiating
an alarm of fire and initiating other actions as appropriate.
Automatic sprinkler system:-
A system of water pipes fitted with sprinkler heads at suitable intervals and heights and
designed to actuate automatically control and extinguish a fire by the discharge of water.
Combustible Material:-
The material which either burns itself or adds heat to a fire, when tested for noncombustibility in accordance with accepted standard.
Down Comer:-
An arrangement of fire fighting within the building by means of down-comer pipe
connected to terrace tank through terrace pump, gate valve and non-return valve and having
mains not less than 100mm internal diameter with landing valves on each floor/landing. It is also
fitted with inlet connections at ground level for charging with water by pumping from the service
appliances and air release valve at roof level to release trapped air inside.
Dry Riser:-
An arrangement of fire fighting within the building by means of vertical rising the building by means of vertical rising mains not less than 100mm internal diameter with landing valves on each floor/landing which is normally dry but is capable of being charged with water usually by pumping from fire service appliances.
Fire Door:-
A fire-resistive door approved for openings in fire separation.
Fire Exit:-
A way out leading to an escape route having panic bar hardware provided on the door.
Fire Lift:-
The lift installed to enable fire services personal to reach different floors with
minimum delay, having such features as required in accordance with this part.
Fire Load:-
Calorific energy of the whole contents contained in a space including the facings of the
walls, partitions, floors and ceilings.
