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Design residential fire sprinkler systems

Design residential fire sprinkler systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPFS4024
State Code
OCN98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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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
96
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design domestic and residential fire sprinkler systems using hydraulic calculations.It includes determination of system requirements, detailed design and recording of system plans. 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 design process.
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm the nature and scope of design task from 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 Consult with stakeholders as required.
  • 1.4 Select and check the serviceability of appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 1.5 Prepare the work area in which the design process is to be conducted.
2 Determine system requirements.
  • 2.1 Obtain and confirm information specifications for the required work.
  • 2.2 Specify regulations and standards relevant to the work.
  • 2.3 Identify and extract relevant data from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 2.4 Identify and establish building classification and hazard ratings according to standards and other relevant regulations.
3 Design sprinkler system.
  • 3.1 Establish water supply needs and draw graphs for the automatic fire sprinkler system.
  • 3.2 Size pipework to manufacturer specifications and standards using hydraulic calculations.
  • 3.3 Design sprinkler system to meet plan specifications, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and water supply data.
  • 3.4 Select sprinkler heads of appropriate size, spray pattern, temperature and finish.
  • 3.5 Plot sprinkler spacing according to manufacturer’s specifications, standards and relevant statutory and regulatory authority regulations.
  • 3.6 Create pipe layout drawings according to standards and workplace requirements.
4 Finalise work.
  • 4.1 Document calculations and other supporting evidence to support design.
  • 4.2 Optimise material specifications according to standards from the proposed design.
  • 4.3 Prepare fabrication sheets and material lists.
  • 4.4 Record plans according to regulatory authorities’ and workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF886 CPCPFS4024A Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification