Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm water-based fire systems designs.
- Relevant project drawings and documentation are requested, received, named and filed according to workplace procedures.
- A site visit is conducted if possible to confirm details and dimensions and to assess water supply installation risks and constraints.
- The exact location of fire system components is notated on detailed design drawings according to relevant codes and standards.
- The detailed design drawings are named, filed and backed up according to workplace procedures.
- Calculate pipe sizes and pump and tank requirements.
- Hydraulic calculations are completed to assess correct pressure requirements for the effective operation of water-based fire systems.
- Water flow and pressure test results are conducted and/or analysed to establish the minimum levels of available supply.
- Shortfalls in pressure are determined and the sizes of pumps and tanks required are calculated.
- Options for cost-effective and efficient solutions are considered with reference to manufacturer specifications for the performance of components and according to workplace policies.
- Lay out the water supply design.
- Submit drawings for approval and finalise design process.
- Water supply design drawings are submitted to relevant personnel within the scheduled timeframe.
- Required amendments to design drawings are made or negotiated as required.
- Final approved design drawings are processed and distributed according to project and workplace requirements.
- Fittings and components are selected and ordered according to project and workplace requirements.