conformance with the specified requirements.
3.8.1
Preliminary Tests
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NOTE: Specify hydrostatic test not less than 1379
kPa 200 psi or 345 kPa 50 psi above the maximum
working pressure when the maximum working pressure
is greater than 1034 kPa 150 psi.
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Each piping system shall be hydrostatically tested at [1379 kPa (gage)]
[200 psig] [_____] in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall show no leakage or
reduction in gage pressure after 2 hours. The Contractor shall conduct
complete preliminary tests, which shall encompass all aspects of system
operation. Individually test all detectors, manual actuation stations,
alarms, control panels, and all other components and accessories to
demonstrate proper functioning. Test water flow alarms by flowing water
through the inspector's test connection. When tests have been completed
and all necessary corrections made, submit to the Contracting Officer a
signed and dated certificate, similar to that specified in NFPA 13,
attesting to the satisfactory completion of all testing and stating that
the system is in operating condition. Also include a written request for a
formal inspection and test.
3.8.2
Formal Inspection and Tests (Acceptance Tests)
The [_____] Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Fire Protection
Engineer, will witness formal tests and approve all systems before they are
accepted. The system shall be considered ready for such testing only after
all necessary preliminary tests have been made and all deficiencies found
have been corrected to the satisfaction of the equipment manufacturer's
technical representative and written certification to this effect is
received by the Division Fire Protection Engineer. Submit the request for
formal inspection at least 15 working days prior to the date the inspection
is to take place. The control panel(s) and detection system(s) shall be in
continuous service for a "break-in" period of at least 15 consecutive days
prior to the formal inspection. Experienced technicians regularly employed
by the Contractor in the installation of both the mechanical and electrical
portions of such systems shall be present during the inspection and shall
conduct the testing. All AFFF concentrate, instruments, [including UV-IR
detector test lamp and function test kit,] personnel, appliances and
equipment for testing shall be furnished by the Contractor. All necessary
tests encompassing all aspects of system operation shall be made including
the following, and any deficiency found shall be corrected and the system
retested at no cost to the Government.
3.8.2.1
Systems and Device Testing
The entire initiating, alarm, actuation systems shall be operated. As a
minimum, operation and supervision of the following functions and devices
shall be demonstrated:
a.
All operational and supervisory functions of the control and
annunciator panels.
b.
Each manual actuation station and associated circuit(s).
c.
All detectors and associated circuits.
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