2.3.

0 - HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
All hydraulic calculations shall be concise and clear. To determine the type of hydraulic
calculations that are required for certain projects, refer to the rules for International Fire Code
Section 507.1. Hydraulic calculations include the following information:
A.
Title under which project is to be recorded.
B.
Location of project including address, if applicable.
C.
Name, address and phone number of person preparing the calculations.
D.
City of Austin file number.
E.
Hydraulic reference points clearly labeled from water construction blueprint.
F.
Pipe number, diameter and length clearly noted from water construction prints.
G.
The coefficient of roughness for each type of pipe being calculated.
H.
Director of flow in each pipe section.
I.
The velocity in each pipe section.
J.
The loss of pressure in each pipe section.
K.
Grade elevation of each hydraulic reference point.
L.
Pressure available at each hydraulic reference point.
M.
All demands on water system and hydraulic reference points of those demands.

N.
All fire demands shall be noted and highlighted.
O.
Total fire and domestic demands on system.
P.
Name, signature and seal of professional engineer.

2.4.0 - WATER SUPPLY INFORMATION

Available water supply data including a graph which compares the system demand to the
available supply information shall be included on the size of the City water main(s) and
whether the main(s) is/are a dead-end or circulating type. If the main(s) is/are a dead-end type,
provide the distance to the nearest circulating main and the size of that main. Also describe in
detail any other source of water supply. All water flow test data shall be shown on the plans
and shall include the following information:
A.
Location and elevation of static and residual test gauge with relation to the project
reference point.
B.
Flow location.
C.
Static pressure, (pounds per square inch).
D.
Residual pressure, (pounds per square inch).
E.
Pitot pressure, (pounds per square inch).
F.
Flow, (gallons per minute).
G.
Date.
H.
Time.
I.

Test conducted by.

J.
List of equipment utilized in test.
K.
Number, size and roughness coefficient of outlet(s) being flowed.

3.0.0 - FIRE CODE SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

BUILDING PERMITS

3.1.0 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A.
Application for Review. All building permit construction documents shall be submitted to
the City of Austin Planning and Development Review Department. An application is
completed, attached to the plans, and is subsequently distributed to the Austin Fire
Department. Revisions and corrections made to the original set of construction documents
must be submitted to the City of Austin Planning and Development Review Department for
review.
B.
Submittals. All building construction documents must be submitted in the format as
outlined by the City of Austin Planning and Development Review Department. System
installation drawings (shop drawings) shall be submitted to the Austin Fire Department
Emergency Prevention Division.
C.
Plans and Drawings. Drawings shall be drawn on standard size sheets that can be easily
duplicated and shall show the following information:
1.
Date
2.
Scale
3.
North arrow
4.
Symbol/legend key

5.
Title under which the project is to be recorded
6.
Address of project
7.
Key/location map
8.
Name, signature and seal of a registered professional engineer
9.
Planning and Development Review Department file number
10.
City of Austin zoning number
11.
Code/Standard and year of edition utilized
D.
Calculations. All calculations, if provided for Building Permit review, shall be concise and
clear. All computer generated calculations may need to be accompanied by a detailed
description of the computer program's operation. For companies who intend to submit
computer generated calculations for numerous projects, all based on the same program,
the company may elect to submit three (3) copies of detailed description of their program
operations on a one-time basis thereby eliminating the need to provide copies with each
submittal. The three (3) one-time copies shall be provided in a loose-leaf type binder with
the company's name, address, phone number, state license number and program name
on the outside of the binder. When required, the following information shall be included on
the calculation sheets:
1.
Title under which project is to be recorded
2.
Address of project
3.
Appropriate state designer's/installer's license and registration numbers or name,
signature and seal of registered professional engineer
4.

Identification of type of calculations (method and system type)

5.
Clearly noted all units of measure and abbreviations
E.
Specifications Manuals. Specification manuals shall be submitted as part of the building
construction documents. These manuals shall be concise and clear and include the
performance objective, sequence of operation and material utilized for each fire protection
feature. As soon as the design is finalized, manufacturer literature shall be submitted for
all fire protection system components.

3.2.0 - SPECIFIC REVIEWS

3.2.1 - Site and Water Plan Confirmation

The previously approved site and water plans must be submitted with the building
construction documents. These plans shall include the means of Fire Department access
and all noted fire lanes. If these plans have not been approved prior to building
construction document review, they will be reviewed at this time.

3.2.2 - Fire Lane Review

Fire lanes shall be reviewed in their entirety during the building permit review process,
unless this review has been performed during the site plan review process.