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Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies

Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSFS5009
State Code
OCM37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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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
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to obtain, process and set up drawings for the detailed design of water supplies for fire systems. The unit also involves assessing and selecting component requirements, setting out the locations of components and creating final notated drawings.This unit of competency supports the role of fire systems designers with responsibility for creating detailed designs for water supplies for fire systems. In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm water-based fire systems designs.
  • 1.1 Request, receive, name and file relevant project drawings and documentation according to workplace procedures.
  • 1.2 Confirm details and dimensions and to assess water supply installation risks and constraints.
  • 1.3 Notate the exact location of fire system components on detailed design drawings according to relevant codes and standards.
  • 1.4 Name, file and back up the detailed design drawings according to workplace procedures.
2 Calculate pipe sizes and pump and tank requirements.
  • 2.1 Determine the initial fire flow demands for the site based on the occupancy classifications.
  • 2.2 Analyse water flow and pressure test results to establish the minimum levels of available supply in accordance with local jurisdictional requirements.
  • 2.3 Determine and analyse the town main water capabilities for the fire services serving the site to identify if fire pumps and fire tanks are required.
  • 2.4 Consider options for cost-effective and efficient solutions with reference to manufacturer specifications for the performance of components and according to workplace policies.
3 Lay out the water supply design.
  • 3.1 Identify methodologies used in making town main connections.
  • 3.2 Determine and notate the most efficient and workable layout and location of water supply components on the drawings according to workplace procedures.
  • 3.3 Calculate, check and notate dimensions on the drawings according to relevant codes and standards and component manufacturer's recommendations and workplace procedures.
  • 3.4 Determine the locations of backflow prevention devices and their accessibility.
  • 3.5 Review proposed locations of booster connections with local fire authority.
4 Submit drawings for approval and finalise design process.
  • 4.1 Submit water supply design drawings to relevant personnel within the scheduled timeframe.
  • 4.2 Make or negotiate required amendments to design drawings as required.
  • 4.3 Process and distribute final approved design drawings according to relevant codes and standards and component manufacturer's recommendations workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA414 CPCSFS5009A Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE6 CPC50520 Diploma of Fire Systems Design Qualification