CPCPFS5011 — Design fire sprinkler systems

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230 assessable components: 4 elements (27 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 200 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 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Establish scope of work for design of fire sprinkler systems for wide span and high-rise building projects.
1.2Determine design requirements from plans, specifications and client brief.
1.3Interpret and apply fire department, statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements.
1.4Interpret trade and technical manuals and manufacturer requirements and apply to design.
1.5Apply sustainability principles and concepts as part of the design process.
1.6Establish flow and pressure requirements.
1.7Conduct flow and pressure tests and establish council main flows and pressures.
1.8Conduct research including a desktop study and establish performance requirements.
1.9Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare a range of pipe materials and system designs.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1Plan layout of pipework systems including type and location of fittings and valves.
2.2Detail type, location and requirements for backflow prevention devices and alarm and valve assemblies.
2.3Calculate pipe sizes, velocities, flows and pressures for a range of applications.
2.4Specify approved materials, jointing methods and sprinkler heads for fire sprinkler systems.
2.5Plan and detail smoke alarm systems, booster assemblies, booster relay and jacking pumps.
2.6Plan pipe fixings for a range of applications.
2.7Plan and size water storage systems and pump, pump controls and pump room requirements.
2.8Plan and size test points and associated drainage systems.
2.9Specify installation requirements.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Design fire sprinkler systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.2Design combined water supply, fire hydrant and hose reel and sprinkler systems for a range of wide span and high-rise building applications.
3.3Design sprinkler systems for a single and dual water supplies.
3.4Design a range of sprinkler system configurations.
3.5Design and size fire sprinkler systems using computer software packages.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1Prepare and detail plans for a range of fire sprinkler systems.
4.2Prepare specification for a fire sprinkler system.
4.3Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
4.4Produce operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

sizing and designing two different categories of fire sprinkler systems for high-rise buildings, including:
plan and detail all system component
meet the performance criteria for this unit.

Knowledge evidence

requirements of state regulatory authorities, Australian standards and manufacturer specifications:
AS/NZS 2118.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems - General systems
AS/NZS 3500 Plumbing and drainage set
AS 2200 Design charts for water supply and sewerage
AS 2419 Fire hydrant installations - system design, installation and commissioning
material and authorisation standards specified by:
National Construction Code (NCC)
statutory authorities
environmental requirements
hazards associated with devices and systems used in the hydraulic sector
installation methods used in hydraulic systems
other standards, codes or standard operating procedures
terminology and definitions used in hydraulic design
quality assurance requirements:
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions
site safety plan
workplace operations and procedures
variety of applications of technology principles in design of fire sprinkler, hydrant and hose reel systems for all classes of building
workplace safety requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
scope of work:
interpretation of plans and specifications
sizing and documenting layout of fire sprinkler systems for applications, including residential, commercial and industrial
design requirements:
architectural specifications
builder specifications
owner requirements
relevant statutory authorities
specialist design applications
cost-benefit analysis including comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising project integrity
manufacturer requirements:
material specifications and standards
pump tables
sizing tables
sprinkler heads and components
technical and trade manuals
flow and pressure tests such as:
results of flow and pressure tests conducted by a contractor
on-site measurement of flow (l/s) and pressure (kPa)
desktop study to collect and interpret existing data for design purposes from:
architectural and building plans
council requirements
developer requirements
regulatory requirements
environmental, social and economic considerations
other documents and reports as appropriate
performance requirements including flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements, established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local statutory authorities’ plans
layout of pipework systems:
appropriate water supply
grid systems
ring main
tree system
should have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use applied
types of fittings:
mechanical fittings
bends
elbows
tees
unions
types of valves:
backflow prevention
pressure relief
isolating
pressure limiting
pressure reduction
strainers
water-saving devices
backflow prevention devices, which may be testable or non-testable devices and installed as:
individual protection
zone protection
containment protection
types of alarm and valve assemblies:
wet
dry
deluge
pre-action
mechanical and electrical alarms
ancillaries and trims
calculations used to identify:
hazard classification
hydraulic
pressure and flow
density of discharge
velocity
volume
friction
area of operation (including shapes)
materials used:
chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
copper
steel
fittings and fixtures
other approved materials
jointing methods:
silver braze
welded
solvent welded
flanged
mechanical joints
threaded
other approved methods of jointing
booster assemblies:
cabinet and block plans
non-return and isolating valves
fire appliance (hard stand) access
pressure gauges
appropriate booster assembly
fire and load rated pipe fixings:
masonry fixing
vertical support fixing
pipe supports spacings and locations
bedding and thrust blocks
corrosion protection
cover
material requirements
water storage systems considerations:
automatic controls
inlet valve design and sizing
outlet valve design and sizing
overflow requirements
safe tray requirements
tank sizes
vortex plates
tank siting
pump, pump controls and pump room requirements:
manual and/or automatic controls
inlet and outlet design requirements
installation and mounting requirements
pump selection
space requirements
electrical supply requirements
valve requirements
ventilation requirements
heating
exhaust extraction
test points and associated drainage systems:
design and sizing of collection points and tundishes to prevent spillage, overflow and damage to building finishes
design and sizing of drainage systems to cater for maximum flow conditions
specification of materials for systems, including copper, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and galvanised piping
other approved materials
installation requirements:
corrosion and elements protection
installation details
jointing requirements
supports
workmanship and quality control
sprinkler system configurations:
deluge
drencher
dry
pre-action
special hazard
wet
methods to apply sustainability principles and concepts:
selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient use of material
efficient energy usage
efficient use and recycling of material
disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient water usage, harvesting and/or disposal
life cycle cost-benefit analysis
consideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme
plan inclusions:
axonometrics
cross-sections
details
elevations
isometrics
sections
submission for client approval
pipework fabrication sheets and stores lists
service coordination
schematics produced using:
computer generation
drawing equipment
specification inclusions:
support and specialised components
jointing
manufacturer
materials
valve selection
quality control/workmanship
types of testing:
air pressure test
hydrostatic test
flush system
quality assurance (QA) audit
commissioning schedule inclusions:
direct inspection
flow test
system operation
operation and maintenance manual inclusions:
hydraulic calculations and water supply details
as installed drawings
relevant standards of maintenance of all maintainable equipment
manufacturer data
system description and operating instructions
certificate reference.

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