CPCPFS4027 — Commission fire sprinkler systems

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Consult with approving authority to determine commissioning inspections and tests required to validate fire sprinkler system performance meet design requirements.
• 1.2Obtain and review documentation required for commissioning.
• 1.3Consult with all associated persons to plan and sequence tasks.
• 1.4Select and check the serviceability of appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 1.5Prepare work area to support efficient commissioning process.

2 Confirm that installation of system components correspond to design requirements.

• 2.1Identify fire sprinkler system components and locations on drawings and specifications.
• 2.2Inspect building to confirm that locations of system components correspond to design requirements and report any variances.
• 2.3Confirm types of sprinkler heads are compatible and report if determined as incompatible.
• 2.4Confirm spaces between sprinkler heads are correct and report any variances.
• 2.5Inspect and confirm that pipework is functional and report any jointing and supporting defects.
• 2.6Inspect valves for different commissioning tests to confirm correct type, labelling, and position.
• 2.7Confirm pressure gauge schedule, block plan and interface diagram correspond to design requirements.
• 2.8Check and verify water supply components, including any installed pumpsets against design requirements.
• 2.9Identify changes to the building or existing conditions that could affect component performance.

3 Conduct pressure tests and restore system to normal pressure.

• 3.1Conduct static air-pressure test to confirm integrity of the system, record results according to relevant standards and workplace requirements.
• 3.2Conduct high pressure hydraulic test to confirm integrity of the system, record results according to relevant standards and workplace requirements.
• 3.3Identify and report leaks.
• 3.4Drain system and re-charge at normal pressure according to relevant standards and workplace requirements.

4 Conduct functional tests.

• 4.1Conduct water supply functional proving test and record results according to relevant standards.
• 4.2Conduct functional tests of system components and interfaces, record results according to relevant standards and design requirements.
• 4.3Conduct tests according to environmental and sustainability requirements.

5 Finalise commissioning process.

• 5.1Confirm system functionality and compliance with design specifications.
• 5.2Confirm componentry is set to operational function and pipework is charged with water according to specifications.
• 5.3Clean tools and equipment, check for damage and malfunction and store according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
• 5.4Access information to complete documentation according to workplace requirements and submit within specified timeframes.

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