CPCPFS3040 — Conduct basic functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems

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130 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 95 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and apply compliance requirements to service operations.

1.1Determine current legislative and industry requirements against organisational service operations and adjust as required to ensure compliance.
1.2Interpret and follow the requirements of section one of AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
1.3Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
1.4Prepare for functional testing of water-based fire-suppression systems according to identified requirements.

2 Conduct monthly and six-monthly routine service inspections and record results.

2.1Notify appropriate site contact of entry and follow site procedures for notifying occupants and/or staff of planned fire sprinkler system test.
2.2Apply appropriate workplace procedures and risk control measures when inspecting water-based fire-suppression systems.
2.3Identify plant and other system interfaces that must be isolated to allow for inspection activities.
2.4Identify key control valves and determine their functions with reference to manufacturer instructions to allow for routine inspection activities.
2.5Perform and record visual inspections and results according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.

3 Conduct monthly and six-monthly testing and record results.

3.1Implement test methods for monthly and six-monthly testing.
3.2Perform routine testing procedures according to the required frequency schedule determined by AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment to verify the system functions as intended.
3.3Compare test results with manufacturer, legislative and industry requirements.
3.4Document results in accordance with AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
3.5Identify, record and report any defects or non-conformances in accordance with AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
3.6Prepare and forward reports to relevant persons for action.
3.7Reinstate system according to organisational and manufacturer requirements.
3.8Notify site contact of completion of test and follow site procedures for notifying occupants and staff.

4 Clean up.

4.1Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
4.2Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure according to workplace procedures.

Performance evidence

conduct inspections and perform routine services for three scheduled monthly activities and two scheduled six-monthly activities on:
two different wet systems
two different pre-action systems
two different deluge systems
perform six monthly tests to include:
main drain test and floor zone flow switch test, one manually operated and one solenoid operated on wet set
two different pre-action systems, including full trip test
include all of the following water-based fire-suppression systems:
deluge
wet or general system
residential system
combined sprinkler and hydrant system
double interlock pre-action
ensure all systems are interfaced to a fire indicator panel (FIP) and connected to alarm signalling equipment
comply with all relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
complete reports and work according to customer and organisational expectations within accepted timeframes.

Knowledge evidence

the basic principles of operation and purpose of components of water-based fire suppression systems:
accelerators and exhausters
alarm ‘dry’ (i.e. deluge) control valve assembly components
alarm ‘wet’ control valve assembly components
batteries
circulation and system pressure relief valves
isolation and control valves
pressure and flow switches
pressure gauges
pump controllers and ancillary equipment for control and indication
pumpsets
retard chambers
solenoid valves
sprinkler heads
system block plans
system pressure gauge schedules
water motor alarm gong
water supply tanks: atmospheric and suction with priming tanks
the general operation of water-based systems
the general operation of a gauge
the key features of legislation, regulations and codes applicable to inspecting and testing water-based fire-suppression systems
metric and imperial pressure gauge readings
systems and components of water-based fire-suppression systems:
air compressors fitted to systems
circulation and system pressure relief valves
controls on the pumpset controller panel:
fuel gauges
indicators
main isolating switch
flow switches and associated testing equipment
isolating valves associated with water-based fire-suppression system
main water supply underground key-operated valve location
pressure gauges
pumpsets associated with water-based fire-suppression system
pump starting switches
suction inlet strainers or screen on a static water supply for the water-based fire-suppression system
system block plan requirements for design details of systems installed since 1972
system main alarm bell and/or alarm strobe indicating building entry point for emergency personnel
system pressure gauge schedules, where required
system pressure maintenance or jacking pumps
water-based fire-suppression system control and alarm valves and ancillary equipment for control and alarm operation indication/interface
water supply tanks, water level indicators and automatic inflow valves
key control valves which may include those specified in AS 2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems installed in:
associated control valve trim
activation small bore pipework to the alarm and control valve assembly
terminology used in relation to water-based fire-suppression systems
types of water supply tanks:
atmospheric
suction with priming
applications of water-based systems
water-based fire-suppression systems:
alternate wet or dry systems
combined sprinkler or hydrant systems
deluge systems
dry systems
pre-action and double interlock pre-action systems
residential and domestic systems
tail-end systems
wet and general systems
legislative and industry requirements:
dangerous goods regulations
licensing arrangements
environmental regulations
work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes
relevant Commonwealth and state or territory building acts, regulations and codes, such as National Construction Code (NCC)
AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
other relevant legislation relating to fire suppression equipment
organisational requirements:
client-specific contractual requirements
documentation and information systems and processes
legal and organisational policies and guidelines, including personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices
system interfaces:
flow switches
pressure switches
tamper switches
valve positioning switches
control and indicating equipment (CIE)
plant shutdowns
devices that operate signals between the water-based fire-suppression system and other services:
building heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services
fire brigade monitoring providers
CIE
other life safety systems:
warning systems
fire indicator panel (FIP)
methods to apply sustainability principles and concepts
testing procedures for:
checking desiccant condition (air dryer or crystals, water separator bowl) and cleaning or replacing as required
checking oil level and visually assessing condition of oil on air compressor
routine service frequency schedules including reference to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment schedules of work conducted at regular frequencies that relate to the work scope for weekly, monthly, and six-monthly inspection and testing schedules
how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
tools, materials and equipment used for testing and maintaining water-based fire-suppression systems
WHS requirements for testing and maintaining water-based fire-suppression systems
installation requirements for water-based fire-suppression systems.

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