Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPFS4014A

State Code
D7452

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
19/05/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/06/2011

Field of Education

039905 - Fire Technology

Original Release Date

21/06/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems using hydraulic calculations.It covers preparation for the work, determination of system requirements, detailed design and recording of system plans, and work finalisation processes.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for design process.

1.1. Nature and scope of design task are identified and confirmed.
1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with designing residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
1.4. Work is organised and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
1.5. Tools, equipment and materials required for designing domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
1.6. Work area in which the design process is to be conducted is prepared.

2. Determine system requirements.

2.1. Information and specifications for the required work are obtained and confirmed, if necessary by site inspection.
2.2. Regulations and standards relevant to the work are consulted and applied to all aspects of the work.
2.3. Relevant data is extracted from plans and specifications.
2.4. Building classification and hazard ratings are established in accordance with standards and other relevant regulations.

3. Design sprinkler system.

3.1. Water supply needs are established and graphs are drawn for the automatic fire sprinkler system.
3.2. Pipework is sized to manufacturer specifications and standards using hydraulic calculations.
3.3. Sprinkler system is designed to meet plans, specifications, standards, manufacturer recommendations and water supply data.
3.4. Sprinkler heads are selected for appropriate size, spray pattern, temperature and finish.
3.5. Sprinklers are spaced in accordance with manufacturer specifications, standards and relevant statutory and regulatory authority regulations.
3.6. Pipe layout drawings are prepared in accordance with standards and workplace requirements.
3.7. Computations and other supporting evidence are appropriately documented to support design.
3.8. Materials required are specified and optimised in accordance with standards from the proposed design.
3.9. Fabrication sheets and material lists are prepared.
3.10. Plans are recorded in accordance with regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements.

4. Restore work area.

4.1. Work area is restored in accordance with workplace procedures.
4.2. Tools and equipment used in the design process are refurbished and left in accordance with workplace procedures.
4.3. Information is accessed and documentation, including work backup, is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W9680	CPCPFS4004A	Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF886	CPCPFS4024A	Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems	Unit of competency