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Fire and Life Safety - 09 - Standpipe and Hose Systems
  1. Standpipe and Hose Systems shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate State Fire Marshals Regulations as spelled out in FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY-1.


    2. a. The City of Berkeley Fire Department has adopted the 5" Stortz fitting for certain automatic fire sprinkler systems and standpipe system installations. See drawing on page 3 of this section.
     
    b. Standpipe/hose connection within buildings shall be located at a height of three feet (3') above finished floor.

  2. In addition to the above requirements, the following Codes and Standards apply to Standpipe Systems: NFPA Standard No. 14, UBC Standard 38-2.


  3. Complete plans shall be submitted to the Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) for their review and approval prior to commencement of work.


  4. Plans shall bear the stamp of the individual who is licensed by the State of California to conduct such work.


  5. The source of the water supply for standpipe systems shall be reliable and capable of meeting the requirements of this section. The source shall be capable of providing the required supply for not less than 30 minutes.


  6. The minimum water supply for Standpipe Systems shall be as follows:


    7. a. Class I systems shall receive from their source a supply sufficient to provide 500 for a single standpipe and 250 GPM for each additional standpipe. The total a supply need not exceed 2500 GPM. The supply system shall be capable of maintaining residual pressure of 100 psi at each topmost outlet with 500 GPM flowing from the most remote standpipe and 250 GPM flowing from each additional standpipe up to a maximum of 2500 GPM following.
     
    b. Class II systems shall receive from their source a supply sufficient to provide a minimum of 100 GPM. The supply system shall be capable of maintaining a residual pressure of 65 psi at the topmost outlet with 100 GPM flowing.
     
    c. Class III systems shall receive from their source a supply sufficient to provide 500 GPM for a single standpipe and 250 GPM for each additional standpipe. The total supply need not exceed 2500 GPM. The supply system shall be capable of maintaining a residual pressure of 100 psi at each topmost outlet with 500 GPM flowing from the most remote standpipe and 250 GPM flowing from each additional standpipe up to a maximum of 2500 GPM flowing.
     
    d. Water Supply for Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler Risers. Standpipe piping may be used to supply water for automatic fire sprinkler systems. All standpipe systems shall be hydraulically designed.

  7. Underground portions of the systems shall be flushed prior to connection and acceptance testing.


  8. The installing contractor shall furnish written certification to the Campus Fire Marshal that the system was installed, flushed and tested in accordance with the appropriate codes, approved plans and calculations. The certificate shall indicate, as a minimum:


    9. a. The contractor's name, address and license number.
     
    b. Listed and approved materials and devices installed.
     
    c. Description of system tests conducted and dates of flushing and testing.
     
    d. Deviations from approved plans and calculations along with revised plans and calculations (if necessary).
     
    e. Certification that special procedures, such as connections and welding, conform to nationally accepted standards.
     
    f. Certification that system is completed and in service.
     
    g. Approved signage has been provided and attached as appropriate.
     
    h. Hose threads of fire department connections and test connections match hose of responding fire department.
     
    i. Name, title and dated signature of contractor representative authorized for certification.

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