Design fire sprinkler systems

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPFS5011

State Code
OCO02

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
2.00

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

370

Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design and size fire sprinkler systems and prepare operational documentation.The role may involve interaction with architects, builders, suppliers and relevant planning authorities and requires a sound understanding of applicable legislation, standards and codes.This unit’s requirements are typically carried out by experienced hydraulic design consultants or fire systems designers on a new or existing domestic or residential structure.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1 Establish scope of work for design of fire sprinkler systems for wide span and high-rise building projects.
1.2 Determine design requirements from plans, specifications and client brief.
1.3 Interpret and apply fire department, statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements.
1.4 Interpret trade and technical manuals and manufacturer requirements and apply to design.
1.5 Apply sustainability principles and concepts as part of the design process.
1.6 Establish flow and pressure requirements.
1.7 Conduct flow and pressure tests and establish council main flows and pressures.
1.8 Conduct research including a desktop study and establish performance requirements.
1.9 Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare a range of pipe materials and system designs.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1 Plan layout of pipework systems including type and location of fittings and valves.
2.2 Detail type, location and requirements for backflow prevention devices and alarm and valve assemblies.
2.3 Calculate pipe sizes, velocities, flows and pressures for a range of applications.
2.4 Specify approved materials, jointing methods and sprinkler heads for fire sprinkler systems.
2.5 Plan and detail smoke alarm systems, booster assemblies, booster relay and jacking pumps.
2.6 Plan pipe fixings for a range of applications.
2.7 Plan and size water storage systems and pump, pump controls and pump room requirements.
2.8 Plan and size test points and associated drainage systems.
2.9 Specify installation requirements.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1 Design fire sprinkler systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.2 Design combined water supply, fire hydrant and hose reel and sprinkler systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.3 Design sprinkler systems for a single and dual water supplies.
3.4 Design a range of sprinkler system configurations.
3.5 Design and size fire sprinkler systems using computer software packages.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1 Prepare and detail plans for a range of fire sprinkler systems.
4.2 Prepare specification for a fire sprinkler system.
4.3 Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
4.4 Produce operation and maintenance manual.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF890	CPCPFS5011A	Design fire sprinkler systems	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGB3	CPC50620	Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design	Qualification