Part-05 Testing and Commissioning

5 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ................................................................ 2
5.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 2
5.1.1 Scope of Work 2
5.1.2 References 2
5.1.3 Definitions 2
5.1.4 System Description 2
5.2 TESTING, START-UP AND COMMISIONING .............................................. 3
5.2.1 General 3
5.3 MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................. 4
5.3.1 General 4
5.3.2 System Spare Parts 4
5.3.3 System Test Equipment 4
5.4 TRAINING ...................................................................................................... 5
5.4.1 General 5
5.4.2 System Supervision Training 5
5.4.3 Other Staff Training 5
5.5 SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................ 6
5.5.1 Record Drawings 6
5.5.2 Test Records 6

5 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
5.1 GENERAL

5.1.1 Scope of Work
1 This Part specifies the requirement for the testing and commissioning of fire alarm systems, fire protection systems and fire fighting systems.

2 Related Sections are as follows:

Section 1 General

5.1.2 References
1 The following standards are referred to in this Part:

BS 5839 ......................Fire detection and alarm systems in buildings

5.1.3 Definitions
1 Test: To determine quantitative performance of systems or components thereof.

2 Adjust: To regulate the specified rates, parameters at the terminal equipment.

3 Balance: To proportion flows within the distribution system.

4 Procedure: Standardised approach and execution of sequence of work operations to yield reproducible results.

5 Terminal: The point where the controlled fluid enters or leaves the distribution system.

6 Main: Pipe containing the system’s major fluid flow.

7 Sub-main: Pipe containing part of the system’s capacity and serving two or more branch mains.

8 Branch Main: Pipe serving two or more terminals.

9 Branch: Pipe serving a single terminal.

5.1.4 System Description
1 The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and equipment required to commission the various items of plant and equipment comprising the various systems included in the Works.

2 Any specific requirements relating to the commissioning of each system shall be carried out as detailed in the Project Documentation. All costs associated with providing the requirements shall be included within the Contractor’s rates.

3 Both the installation and the commissioning activities shall be undertaken as a single continuous operation. Upon completion of the installation activity, the Contractor shall test, start-up, commission and hand over the system.

5.2 TESTING, START-UP AND COMMISIONING

5.2.1 General
1 The Engineer shall be present at the tests and be at liberty to participate in them. Such participation shall not relive the Contractor of his responsibilities for carrying out the tests satisfactorily.

2 The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting and testing all the components of the system. Such components shall include, but not limited to, the following:

(a) detectors

(b) call points

(d) ancillary devices

(e) fire controller equipment and associated devices

(f) auxiliary equipment

(g) operating and control software.

3 The fire controller and associated devices and modules shall be tested in accordance with the guidelines set out in BS 5839: Pt 1 and the testing instructions provided by the manufacturer.

4 The Contractor shall start up and operate the system for a trial period to ensure that it operates correctly. The duration of the trial period shall be as stated in the Project Documentation.

5 The Contractor shall test all performance of the completed system, including the software, to ensure that it operates in accordance with the requirements of the Specification, all relevant standards ad the manufacturer’s recommendations.

6 The Contractor shall undertake an audibility test of the alarms. The duration and performance assessment criteria shall be determined on-site by the Engineer unless otherwise stated in the Project Documentation.

7 The Contractor shall start-up the system, or parts thereof, and make the necessary adjustments to ensure correct functioning.

8 The Contractor shall at his own expense carry out alterations to the system if the testing fails to demonstrate the satisfactory nature of the system, or parts thereof.

9 The Engineer shall call for further tests when such alterations have been made and his decision as to what constitutes a satisfactory test shall be final. The cost of all such further testing shall be at the Contractors own expense.

5.3 MAINTENANCE

5.3.1 General
1 The Contractor shall submit complete details of all materials and labour required to maintain the system in correct working order. The Contractor shall also include details of the testing procedures that need to be carried out and specify a maintenance schedule.

5.3.2 System Spare Parts
1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed list of the system spare parts that should be kept on-site for maintenance of the system. The system spare parts which should be considered for inclusion in the list include the following:

(a) heat detectors

(b) smoke detectors

(d) call points

(e) alarms

(f) beacons

(g) door retention units

(h) fuses

(i) circuit breakers.

2 The quantity of each of spare part kept on-site shall be sufficient to last for the duration of the maintenance period and in addition, for a further period of two (2) years unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the Project Documentation.

3 Details of the system spare parts that are to be kept on-site for maintenance of the system shall be stated in the Operations and Maintenance Manual.

4 The Contractor shall guarantee the availability of all system spares for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

5.3.3 System Test Equipment
1 The Contractor shall provide a detailed list of system test equipment and consumables that should be kept on-site for maintenance of the system. The system test equipment and consumables which should be considered for inclusion in the list include the following:

(a) detector head removal tool

(b) detector base skirt removal tool

(d) detector test smoke canister

(e) detector test adapter

(f) aerosol dispensing tube

(g) spare log book.

2 The quantity of each of spare part kept on-site

3 The quantity of each item of test equipment required and the quantity of each type of consumables required shall be sufficient to last for the duration of the maintenance period and in addition, for a further period of two (2) years unless otherwise stated elsewhere in the Project Documentation.

4 Details of the system test equipment and consumables that are to be kept on-site for maintenance of the system shall be stated in the Operations and Maintenance Manual

5 The Contractor shall guarantee the availability of all system test equipment and consumables for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

5.4 TRAINING

5.4.1 General
1 The Contractor shall provide details of the training required by personnel to operate and maintain the fire detection and alarm system.

2 The Contractor shall provide two levels of training:

(a) system supervision training

(b) other staff training.

5.4.2 System Supervision Training
1 System supervision training shall include technical training sessions and on-site training given during installation and commissioning of the system.

2 An experienced and competent engineer familiar with the fire system being installed shall give system supervision training.

3 The scope of training provided shall depend on the type, size and complexity of the system.

4 The Contractor shall initially provided technical training in all aspects of the system. The trainee shall then be given full instructions in the use, operation and maintenance of the system. This shall include instruction in the procedures to be followed in the event of fire and false alarms, routine maintenance and testing procedures, and how to keep the Log Book.

5.4.3 Other Staff Training
1 Other staff training shall include training sessions provided on-site after hand over of the system.

2 An experienced and competent engineer familiar with the fire system installed shall give the training sessions.

3 The scope of training provided shall include full operating instructions in the use of the fire system. This shall include instruction in the procedures to be followed in the event of fire and false alarms.

5.5 SUBMITTALS

5.5.1 Record Drawings
1 The Contractor shall submit record drawings of installed fire alarm systems, fire protection systems, fire fighting systems including equipment data in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 1, General.

2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the drawings shall include but not be limited to the following:

(a) arrangement drawings of each complete installation to a scale of not less than 1:50

(b) outline dimensioned drawings of each of the principal items of plant; each be accompanied by a schedule with full particulars of fittings, instruments and components

(c) sectional drawings of each of the major items of plant with parts named and numbered to facilitate maintenance and overhauls; these drawings shall also show the type of fit and running clearance for fitted and running parts and with them shall be included such detailed workshop drawings as may be necessary for the manufacture of replacement components during the working lifetime of the plant

(d) electrical, hydraulic and operational diagrams as may be necessary.

5.5.2 Test Records
1 The format of recording tests shall be agreed with the Engineer. The Engineer shall be present at the tests and be at liberty to participate in them.

2 The Contractor shall make all records during the test and on completion thereof, shall provide the Engineer with a Test Report.

3 Test Reports shall be arranged and collated in a logical order. This data shall form a permanent record to be used as the basis for required future testing, adjusting and commissioning.

4 Test Records shall comply with the relevant provisions of Section 1, General.

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