HOSE REEL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
Hose reel system is intended for the occupant to use during early stages of a fire
and
comprises hose reel pumps, water storage tanks, hose reels, pipe work and
valves.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN STANDARDS
MUST COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING STANDARD;
B.S. 5306: Part 1 or the equivalent Malaysian Standard;
M.S. 1447: Hose reels with semi-rigid hose
Pr EN 694 : Semi-rigid hose for first aid fixed installations
HOSE REEL PUMPS
Two sets of pumps. One on duty & the other on standby
120 l/m and at least 2 bars in pressure for any four hose reels opearting at the
same time
Electrical cabling should be run in galvanised steel conduit
If total number of hose reel is not more than 4, electrically driven is enough no
need to have an emergency generator/diesel engine.
Should provide with CO2 portable extinguisher
The pumps should be protected from the weather and away from flood area.
HOSE REEL TANKS
Tank size based on 2275 litres for the first hose reel & others 1137.5 litres to
maximum of 9100 litres for eqach system
Tank material: pressed steel, fibreglass reinforced polyester (FRP) or concrete.
The tank should be compartmented and water level indicator must be provided
External tank should be painted red OR at least red band of minimum 200 mm
( 8 inches ) should be painted.
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
Intent to detect,control, extinguish a fire, and warn the occupants of the
occurance of fire automatically
System consist of pumps, water tanks, control valve sets, sprinkler heads, flow
switches, pressure switches, pipework & valves
Sprinkler head has a liquid filled in glass bulb that breaks due to heat of the
fire & release water that spray over the fire
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
DESIGN STANDARDS
MUST COMPLY WITH FOLLOWING STANDARDS;
LPC rules for Automatic Sprinklers,UK
B.S. 5306: Part 2 Specification for Sprinkler systems
NFPA 13 (National Fire Protection Association)
Australian Std. A.S. 2118
SPRINKLER PUMPS
Require to feed sprinkler network
Two sets of pumps: one on duty & the other on standby
A jockey pump provided to maintain system pressure
WATER TANKS
Tank material: pressed steel, fibreglass reinforced polyester (FRP) or concrete.
The tank should be compartmented and water level indicator must be provided
External tank should be painted red OR at least red band of minimum 200 mm
( 8 inches ) should be painted.