1.3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1
System Description
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NOTE: List each item of equipment requiring
protection. The location of wet chemical
containers, system release panels, manual actuation
stations, wiring and connection to the building fire
alarm control panel, fuel shut-off valves, power
shut-down equipment and wiring, and ductwork access
doors will be indicated on the drawings.
Where it is not clear which or to what extent
exhaust systems should be protected, the designer
shall indicate on the drawings the extent of
protection required.
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Each of the following cooking equipment items [_____], including the
exhaust hood, [grease extractor,] [grease filter,] and exhaust duct serving
the item shall be protected by preengineered wet chemical fire
extinguishing system. System shall be installed with all accessories
necessary for system to operate in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions and as specified herein.
1.3.2
Regulatory Requirements
System application, design, and installation shall comply with NFPA 17A and
NFPA 96, except as follows:
a.
Compliance shall include conformance to the advisory provisions by
changing "should" to "shall."
b.
System components shall be listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or approved
by FM P7825a and FM P7825b for use with wet chemical fire
extinguishing systems.
c.
Reference to the "authority having jurisdiction" shall be
interpreted to mean the Contracting Officer.
d.
The use of grease extractors does not eliminate the requirement
that duct systems, grease removal devices, and hoods be protected
by the wet chemical extinguishing system.
1.3.3
Installation Drawings
Installation drawings shall be prepared by a representative of the
manufacturer to ensure compliance with the requirements listed herein and
with all manufacturer's requirements and recommendations.
1.3.4
Installation Technician
The installation technician shall have been trained by the system
manufacturer for system installation, operation, and maintenance.
1.3.5
Similar Services
The Contractor shall submit a statement demonstrating successful completion
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