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scottr  
#1 Posted : 16 February 2010 16:47:31(UTC)
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scottr

Looking for reference material on the does and don'ts of sprinkler installs near electrical switchrooms including fire water supply pipes penetrating through switchrooms, to other areas of building.
RiskyBusiness  
#2 Posted : 17 February 2010 10:41:59(UTC)
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RiskyBusiness

Hi Scott,
Try BS EN 12845:2004+A2:2009 'Fixed firefighting systems. Automatic sprinkler systems. Design, installation and maintenance'

Regards,
Ross
stephendclarke  
#3 Posted : 17 February 2010 20:50:23(UTC)
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stephendclarke

Hi,
Agree with last post you need the appropriate standard, most city libraries will keep them instead of buying because they aren't cheap; as I understand it sprinkler protection should not be provided in an area where the water discharge may present a hazard. Switchgear rooms/transformer rooms/compartments etc should have 2 hr fire resistance walls, ceiling and floor with doors at least 1 hr fire resitance if not sprinkler protected.
Cheers
Steve
IanS  
#4 Posted : 17 February 2010 22:53:41(UTC)
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IanS

Not sure if this might be of interest but for switch rooms and through wall installations, this system may be preferable to sprinklers. http://www.aqua-mist.co.uk/index.htm
Tubing is plastic and less water used to extinguish fires must be better for use near electricity.
Heard about it on a training course today and it certainly looks the biz.
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