Design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated charts and tables

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPFS3030

State Code
OCO34

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
3.00

Current Release Date
09/12/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

01/06/2021

Field of Education

039905 - Fire Technology

Original Release Date

01/06/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to design fire sprinkler systems using pre-calculated tables and charts.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare for work.

1.1 Obtain scope of work requirements from information and quality requirements, including relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
1.3 Set up work area to enable sprinkler system to be designed efficiently.

2 Identify design requirements.

2.1 Obtain data from relevant job specifications required to prepare design.
2.2 Identify building classification and hazard ratings that apply to the fire sprinkler system being designed.
2.3 Identify ceiling type and constructions material.
2.4 Identify all features of that building that might obstruct the spray pattern of the sprinkler, i.e. bulkheads, beams, columns, etc.
2.5 Identify sprinkler head type from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
2.6 Identify the requirement for concealed space sprinklers.
2.7 Water supply needs are established and graphs are drawn for the automatic fire sprinkler system.

3 Design sprinkler system.

3.1 Identify and locate the control valves.
3.2 Lay out sprinkler locations according to AS 2118.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems – General systems and manufacturer data sheets.
3.3 Lay out the range and distribution pipework in an economical manner.
3.4 Determine the most remote last range type.
3.5 Locate the design points.
3.6 Size all range pipes in the installation using the pre-calculated tables.
3.7 Size the distribution pipework up to the design point using the pre-calculated tables.
3.8 Size the distribution pipework from the design point to the control valve using hydraulic calculations.
3.9 Prepare fabrication design sheets and material lists.

4 Finalise work.

4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
4.2 Apply workplace recording and reporting procedures where required.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF870	CPCPFS3030A	Design pre-calculated fire sprinkler systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGC1	CPC32820	Certificate III in Fire Protection	Qualification