3.8
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
Prior to initial operation, inspect equipment and piping systems for
compliance with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer's submittals.
Perform tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer to determine
conformance with the specified requirements.
3.8.1
Preliminary Tests
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NOTE: Specify hydrostatic test not less than 1379
or 345 kPa 200 or 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
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:
SECTION 13958N
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