Design

and Installa-on of Sprinkler Systems in Brazil

The Clients Perspec-ve
Jerry Vuoso, PE
Sr. Property Protec2on Engineer
Interna2onal Paper

Program Objec-ves
Introduc2on
General Considera2ons
Client Expecta2ons
Design and Installa2on Process to Meet
Expecta2ons
Examples

Also Have a liCle fun along the way!!

Introduc-on
Jerry Vuoso, PE

Licensed Professional Engineer In Fire

Protec2on Engineering
Member SFPE
40 + Years as a FPE
31 years with IP

Background Includes:
Industrial Fire Protec2on
Engineering
Fire Service
Fire Service Instructor
EMT
HazMat Response
Rescue
Government LEPC

Interna2onal Paper
Headquartered in Memphis,
TN
Over 1000 Loca2ons with
Opera2ons in North, Central
and South America, Europe
and Asia
Products Sold in over 75
countries
Over 70,000 Employees
Three Corporate
Sr. Property Protec2on
Engineers

Corporate Input
Were from corporate, and were here to HELP!

Interna-onal Paper
Capital Intensive
Opera2ons
Policy to Require Full Fire
Protec2on at All Loca2ons
Including Sprinkler
Protec2on
Properly Maintain All
Systems
Property Conserva2on
Procedures
High Level of Personnel
Training
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Interna-onal Paper in Brazil

Opera2ons in Brazil
Since 1998
Three Integrated Mills
Two Recycle Mills
One Single Line Mill
Four Corruga2ng
Plants

General Considera-ons
Before We Discuss Some Details Regarding the
Client Expecta2ons it Would be Good to
Discuss Some General Considera2ons that Aid
in Achieving a Successful Sprinkler Project.

General Considera-on

Client Expecta-ons are Basically the Same Worldwide

Even if They Dont Know It.
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General Considera-on
Clients want sprinkler
systems that can
ex2nguish and/ control a
re
Clients want to provide a
safe work environment
for their employees
Clients do not want
employees to take
extraordinary ac2ons in
the event of a re
Clients want to protect
physical assets
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General Considera-on
Clients Do Not Want a
Catastrophic Fire
Incident.
Such an Incident Will
Lead to a Lose of:
facili2es
equipment
inventory and
customers

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General Considera-on
The design of sprinkler
systems is not Rocket
Science

BUT
Sprinkle systems must
perform as reliably as if it
were Rocket Science
Operate when needed
and func2on as intended
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General Considera-on - Results

If all these General
Considera2ons are met, it
will most likely result in
mee2ng the project
goals,lead to a successful
project and sa2sfy the
client
Then its 2me to
CELEBRATE!!!

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Client Expecta-ons
For sprinkler projects, Client Expecta2ons
generally fall Into two categories
Expecta2ons related to the Project Team
Expecta2ons related to the Project

We will discuss both

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Client Expecta-ons
Project Team
The basic Client Expecta2ons of the Designer and
Installer (Project Team) are that the team members:
Must be Professional
Must be Technically Knowledgeable
Must be Capable
Must be Client Oriented
Must be the Expert

These Expecta2ons have many elements

Some are subjec2ve
Some can be measured

These Expecta2ons are some2mes hard to determine

but are necessary for every project
To be discussed in more detail
below

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Client Expecta-ons - Project

The basic Client Expecta2ons for the Project Include:
Proper System Design

Meets codes and standards

Matched with the re exposure

System Design is reviewed and approved by:

Client and/or hired consultant
Insurance company
Local code ocials

Quality System Components

Quality Installa2on

Meets quality control standards and project requirements

Proper System Tes2ng/Commissioning/Documenta2on

Understanding System Opera2on - Training
To be discussed in more detail
below

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Client Expecta-ons Designer and

Installer (Project Team)
Lets discuss, in some detail, the list of Client
Expecta2ons for the Designer and Installer
(Project Team)

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Professional and Knowledgeable

Both can be hard to measure
Professional
Licensed
Appearance
Communica2on skills
Ecient
Ethical/Principled

Knowledgeable
Educa2on
Experience
Types of past projects
Licensed
Recommenda2ons from
past clients

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Professional and Knowledgeable

Just Like Your Auto
Mechanic, the Client
Needs to Trust and
Know the Designer and
Installer has the
Technical Knowledge.

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Professional and Knowledgeable

Some Ques2ons the Client might be
considering:
Will the Best Fit designed and installed project
be provided?
Is the Designer and Installer knowledgeable
enough to provide a quality system?
Does the Designer and Installer keep track of new
technology?
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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Professional and Knowledgeable

Is this the Best
Fit?
Is this best for the
Client?

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Professional and Knowledgeable

What is the Best design
and installa2on for this
applica2on?
Current and Poten2al
use of space
Layout of the piping
Auxiliary drains
Double or single design
criteria

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Capability
Does the Project Team
have the background to
complete the project?
Does the team have the
physical resources for
the project?
Equipment
People
Time
Supply Chain

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Client Expecta-ons Project Team

Client Oriented
Does the Project Team
consider the needs of
the Client?
What is the
manufacturing process?
Future needs?

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Now lets discuss Client Project Related
Expecta2ons and Steps the Project Team
Should take to Achieve these Expecta2ons

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Understand the Project
Requirements
Meet with the Client and
their consultants
Visit the Project Site with
the Client and their
consultants
Speak with the process
owner
Insurance Company
Codes and Standards
Match system design to
re exposure
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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Determine if there are
any specic design
requirements
Structural
Special Hazards
Safety issues
Code requirements

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Obstruc2ons MUST be
determined during eld
tours
Obstruc2ons can be a
big issue

Need To Avoid This

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Determining Project
Details is an Absolute
Necessity
Some2mes there will be
obstacles in obtaining
informa2on
BUT
Taking the 2me to get all
necessary informa2on
will assure a quality
design

He is
BIG!!!
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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Perform Water Tests
Avoid designs based on
theore2cal water
supplies
Perform Proper
Tests

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
During the Design Phase
a Field Review is
Necessary
Compare prints with site
condi2ons and structural
elements

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Verify process and
equipment implica2ons
Iden2fy installa2on
conicts or issues
Are there maintenance
outages that impact the
project
Safety concerns must
be evaluated

Dust and Debris Issue

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Proper System Design
Develop a Quality Design
Package

Project Scope
Prints
Calcula2ons
Technical Data Sheets
Equipment List
Project Timelines

The Client must

understand the design
and installa2on process

Put all that new computer hardware and

soWware to use!!
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Client Expecta-ons Project

System Design Review & Approval
Have the system design reviewed during the
design phase
Mul2ple reviews may be needed

Final design must be reviewed and approved

Review and approval process must include:
Owner and owner representa2ve
Process owner
Insurance company
Local code ocials
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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System Components
Select Quality System
Components
Make sure of material
compa2bility

Use Approved/Listed Components

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System Components
Quality FabricaMon
Techniques Must be
Used
Quality Control
Procedures must be in
place and followed
Note
Extension
and Metal
Burr

Note Coupon!!!
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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System Components
Of Cri2cal Importance is
Welding Fabrica2on Quality
Control
Proper welding techniques
100% inspec2on
No internal pipe scale
Pipe cleared of welding slag
and debris
All welded outlets must be
accompanied by coupon
Welded outlets must be
properly done and again
100% inspec2on.

Have wriCen welding

Quality Control procedures
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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System Components
Materials properly
transported and
delivered to work site
Properly Stored at site

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon

Installing Contractors Must Provide a

Qualied Workforce
Installing Contractors Should Have Installa2on
Quality Control Standards

Quality control through appropriate supervision

Quality control audits and wriCen procedures
Proper equipment installa2on techniques and tools
Field modica2on procedures
No changes made without proper review, approval and
documenta-on

Large Projects Should Have a QC Supervisor

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon
Installa2on Starts from
the Ground Up
Debris in pipe
Who inspects?
Who supervises?
How is this prevented?

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon
Almost There, but
Not Quit.

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon
Check installa2on as it
progresses
Involve client as
necessary
Make changes as
necessary but assure
proper:
Review
Approval
Documenta2on

What is the problem? Would it be

recognized?

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon
When an issue is
iden2ed take
appropriate ac2ons to
address the issue
Dont blindly con2nue
Again:
Review
Approve
Document

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Quality System InstallaMon
Where Was The
Quality Control?

Which Way is Front???

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Client Expecta-ons Project

System TesMng/Commissioning
Make sure all systems
are properly tested
Make appropriate
arrangements as
necessary

At a minimum, comply
with code requirements
for acceptance tes2ng
and commissioning

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Client Expecta-ons Project

System TesMng/Commissioning
Some relevant NFPA codes include:
1.NFPA 13 Standard for the Installa2on of Sprinkler Systems

2.NFPA 14 Standard for the Installa2on of Standpipe and Hose

Systems
3.NFPA 16 Standard for the Installa2on of Foam-Water Sprinkler
and Foam-Water Spray Systems
4.NFPA 20 Standard for the Installa2on of Sta2onary Pumps for Fire
Protec2on
5.NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protec2on
6.NFPA 24 Standard for the Installa2on of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances
7.NFPA 3 Recommended Prac2ce for Commissioning of Fire
Protec2on and Life Safety Systems

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Client Expecta-ons Project

System TesMng/Commissioning
If there are
problems make
necessary repairs
and retest as
necessary

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Client Expecta-ons Project

System TesMng/Commissioning
Arer tes2ng assure
systems are in full
opera2onal
condi2on
Clients expect
systems to be in full
service
What Impairment
process is followed?

Looks Great BUT!!!

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Client Expecta-ons Project

System DocumentaMon

Provide System Documenta2on to Include:

Design and AS Built drawings
Final system Hydraulic Calcula2ons
Spare Parts List including suggested quan22es
Users Manual and Instruc2ons
Maintenance Instruc2on

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Client Expecta-ons Project

Training

Provide Training for Client to Assure Proper

System Opera2on and Maintenance.
This is oren overlooked but is vital for the
eec2veness of the system.
REMEMBER YOU ARE THE EXPERT!!!

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Summary
From the Clients Perspec2ve Designers and
Installers Should:
Be Sprinkler System Experts
Provide Professional and Knowledge Services
Understand that Quality of Design, Components,
Installa2on and Tes2ng is an Absolute Necessity
Understand the Client is Expec2ng the Designer/
Installer to Provide a Sprinkler System that
Provides a Reliable and Proper Level of Fire
Protec2on

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Thank You
Ques-ons?

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