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Abbreviations of Fire Fighting System

 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.

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