Supports

• Pipe supports must be located so they do not obstruct the distribution of water from any sprinkler head.
• Range pipes exceeding 500mm in length in accordance with Clause 2.7 of AS2118.9 must have:
• At least 1 support, and if longer at not more than 2m from the riser dropper or distribution pipes.
• A distance from the last support to the end of a range pipe not exceeding:
• <25 mm nominal diameter - 1.0m
• >25 mm nominal diameter - 1.5m

Testing

• Fire sprinklers must be tested in accordance with Clause 7.9 pf AS 2118.1 by undertaking a:
• Hydrostatic test pressure of 1600 kPa, or 400 kPa in excess of the maximum static working pressure (whichever is the greater) for a period of 2 hours.
• Pneumatic pressure tests of 300kPa for period of 30 minutes with no more than 10% loss of the starting pressure, with a 10 min temperature normalising period prior to the starting pressure reading.



Protection

• Sprinkler heads must be protected with guards in areas where sprinkler heads may be knocked.

Seismic

• Seismic restraints/bracing in accordance with AS1170.4 - 2007 must be:
• Detailed and installed as per approved shop drawings.
• Installed for the following fire services:
• Fire and smoke detection systems
• Fire suppression systems (including sprinklers)
• Life safety system components
• Suspended reticulated services 65mm in diameter above, installed 300mm or lower below the fixed point to the structure.
• Separation between restrained and unrestrained services must be in accordance with the table below.