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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCESA
UFGS-13966N (September 2000)
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Preparing Activity: NAVFAC
Replacing without revision
NFGS of same number and date
UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS
References are in agreement with UMRL dated 23 June 2005
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SECTION 13966N
HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING
09/00
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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for Halon 1301 fire extinguishing
systems for protection of data processing equipment
and similar electronics occupancies.
Comments and suggestions on this guide specification
are welcome and should be directed to the technical
proponent of the specification. A listing of
technical proponents, including their organization
designation and telephone number, is on the Internet.
Recommended changes to a UFGS should be submitted as
a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
Use of electronic communication is encouraged.
Brackets are used in the text to indicate designer
choices or locations where text must be supplied by
the designer.
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NOTE: Use of this guide specification requires a
waiver in accordance with NAVFAC Ozone Depleting
Substances (ODS) Procurement Policy and Procedures
with the approval of a Senior Acquisition Officer
(SAO). With minor changes, this guide can be
adapted to other occupancies or needs, such as the
protection of electric generators and flight
simulators. The extent and location of the work to
be accomplished, and the type of electric service,
cables, wire, conduit, location of storage
cylinders, actuating stations, control panels,
storage batteries, battery chargers, and accessories
indicated, specified, or necessary for the complete
installation required shall be indicated on the
project drawings. If there are questions concerning
system design, the cognizant Engineering Field
Division Fire Protection Engineer should be
consulted. Due to the toxicity of decomposed Halon,
an engineered smoke and Halon removal system (not
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