CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Chrysler Security Services

Fire Protection Engineering Standards

Standard 106

Mopar Parts

Issued: 4/88 Revised: 2/00 6/00 3/01 11/01 12/01 03/02 8/04 12/04 1/05 11/05 02/06 4/06

9/07 11/07 03/09 09/09 2/10 3/10 07/10 8/10 11/10 1/11 5/11 8/11 9/11 10/11 5/12 7/12 9/12

Standard 106 2

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

1.2 User

1.3 Authorization

2.0 Definitions

2.1 General

3.0 References

3.1 General

3.2 National Fire Protection Association Standards and Factory Mutual Data Sheets

3.3 National Fire Protection Association

3.4 Fire Protection Handbook

3.5 Underwriters Laboratories

3.6 Factory Mutual Global

3.7 Industrial Risk Insurers (now known as GE Solutions)

3.8 Canadian Standards/Codes

3.9 Building Codes

3.10 American Society of Mechanical Engineers

3.11 Chrysler Group LLC

3.12 Chrysler Group LLC Fire Protection Standards

4.0 General

4.1 Equipment

4.2 Approvals

4.3 Testing

5.0 Site Underground Fire Water Supply Mains

5.1 Pipe

5.2 Cathodic Protection

5.3 Thrust Blocks and Pipe Anchoring

5.4 Sectional Control Valves

5.5 Post Indicator Valves

5.5.1 Wall Post Indicator Valves

5.6 Outside Screw and Yoke Valves

5.7 Hydrants

5.8 Fire Department Connections

5.9 Valve Pits

5.10 Backflow Prevention

5.11 Hydrostatic Tests

5.12 Flushing of Underground Connections

6.0 Water Supply

6.1 Suction Supply

6.2 Fire Pump House

6.3 Fire Pumps

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6.4 Jockey (Pressure Maintenance) Pumps

6.5 Fire Pump Types and Quantities

7.0 Roof Decks

7.1 General - New Construction

7.2 Roof Coverings

7.2.1 Roof Covering Classifications - Factory Mutual

7.2.2 Roof Covering Classifications - NFPA

7.3 Roof Construction

7.4 Standing Seam Roof Systems

8.0 Fire Walls & Partitions

8.1 General

8.2 Fire Resistance

8.3 Application

8.4 Parapets

9.0 Fire Alarm Systems

9.1 System Types

9.1.1 Local Systems

9.1.2 Auxiliary Systems

9.1.3 Remote (Central) Station Systems

9.1.4 Proprietary Systems

9.2 Alarm Point Monitoring Requirements

10.0 Flammable Liquid/Aerosol Storage Room

10.1 Construction

10.2 Fire Protection

10.3 Material Handling

11.0 Oil Storage Room

11.1 Products

11.2 Construction

11.3 Fire Protection

12.0 Inside Fire Hose & Fire Extinguishers

12.1 General

12.2 Cabinets

12.3 Hose Mounting

12.4 Nozzles

12.5 Fire Extinguishers

12.5.1 Types

12.5.2 Size of Units

13.0 Painting and Labeling of Fire Protection Equipment

13.1 General

13.2 Fire Quenching Materials

13.3 Fire Protection Systems

13.4 Hydrants/Control Valves

13.4.1 Hydrants

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13.4.2 Control Valves

13.4.2.1 Post Indicator Valves

13.4.2.2 Sectional Control Valves

14.0 Automatic Sprinkler Systems

14.1 Classification of Occupancy

14.2 Design Densities

14.3 Sprinkler Heads/Pipe

14.4 Special Requirements

14.4.1 Sprinkler Flow Sight Glass

14.5 Sprinkler Design Parameters

14.5.1 Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler Systems

14.5.2 Hydraulically Designed Systems

15.0 Depot Support Areas

15.1 Data Processing/Terminal Room

15.1.1 Construction

15.1.2 Fire Protection

15.2 Offices

15.2.1 Construction

15.3 Warehouse Carousels

15.3.1 General

15.3.2 Fire Protection

15.4 Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems

16.0 Rack Shelving

16.1 Solid and Slotted

16.2 Wire Mesh

17.0 Racking Categories and Fire Protection

17.1 Commodity Classification

17.2 Rack Types

17.3 Fire Protection Requirements

18.0 Emergency Lighting/Exit Sign Illumination

18.1 Emergency Lights

18.1.1 Standards

18.1.2 Requirements

18.2 Exit Sign Illumination

18.2.1 Requirements

19.0 Miscellaneous

19.1 Metal Halide Lamps

19.2 Evacuation Systems

19.3 Platforms

19.4 Air Conditioning Replacement Fluid (HFO-1234yf)

19.5 Rubber Tire Storage

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to provide fire protection guidelines for the design of new and renovated

Parts Depots in the US, Canada and Mexico.

This Standard shall not take the place of, but shall be in addition to Federal, State, Provincial or local fire

safety requirements. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) shall also be consulted.

This Standard shall not be construed as detailed design criteria for the installation of new fire

protection equipment or modification of existing fire protection systems, nor shall these Standards

be used in place of equipment manufacturers’ specifications or test procedures. They are general

guidelines, which can be used by qualified Chrysler Group LLC personnel, to review and/or

approve fire protection design requirements for new or renovated facilities. In no case shall

unqualified persons attempt to use these guidelines in lieu of proper training.

1.2 User

This Standard has been developed for use by Corporate, GRC and Plant Facilities Engineering in the

performance of work associated with the design of PDC fire protection.

1.3 Authorization

This Standard is issued from the Chrysler Security Services Department.

Only personnel from Corporate shall revise this Standard. Suggestions shall be submitted to this

department for review and action.

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2.0 Definitions

2.1 General

For the purpose of this standard, terminology is applied with definitions as follow:

AFFF System: An aqueous film forming foam system used where drainage is a problem in flammable

liquid storage rooms.

Approved: Acceptable to the “Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)”.

ASRS: Automated Storage & Retrieval System – Characterized by numerous cavities and high storage

capacity.

Audible Alarm: A fire alarm device which produces a distinctive audible signal and is effectively heard

above the ambient noise level per NFPA 72, “Proprietary Protective Signaling Systems”.

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): The organization, office or individual responsible for

“approving” equipment, an installation, or a procedure to meet statutory requirements. For insurance

underwriting purposes only, the insurance carrier representative may be the AHJ.

Banded Tires: Tires stored banded together under compression using metal or plastic ties

Bin Storage: Metal or wood “pigeon hole” storage in five sided containers where the open side faces an

aisle. Generally used for storage of small parts and storage up to 15 feet, with little or no space between

containers. Depth of bins is generally no more than 2 feet.

Butt Welding: See Thermal Fusion

Carousels: A rotating storage unit where the stock comes to the picker.

Combustible Liquid: A liquid with a closed-cup flash point at or above 100°F. They are further divided

into one of three classes depending upon actual flash point.

Contractor: The party/persons contracted for the design and installation of fire protection systems.

Corporate: Chrysler Security Services and its’ members.

Cross-Tie: Connection between two adjacent sprinkler systems that adds reliability to a sprinkler system

by providing a second water supply (source) in the event of primary water supply shutdown. Cross-Tie

valves are usually 2.5 inch normally closed but accessible valves. These valves are not locked or

tampered.

CSA: Canadian Standards Association.

Double Row Rack: Commonly known as back-to-back racks. Composed of two single row racks,

normally with a flue space between the rack sections known as the longitudinal flue. Aisles between

double row racks at least 3.5 feet wide.

“Dry” Pipe Sprinkler System: A system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system

containing either pressurized air or nitrogen, the release of which permits the water pressure below the

valve to open the dry pipe valve, allowing water to flow into the piping system and out of the fused

(open) sprinklers. This system is commonly used for below freezing temperature environments. Grid

piping arrangements shall not be permitted for dry pipe system. Use galvanized piping for such systems.

DY Rated Forklift: The diesel classification rating for a flammable liquids room material handling

forklift.

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EE Rated Forklift: The electric classification rating for a flammable liquids room material handling

forklift.

Emergency Operating Procedure (Emergency Action Plan): Objectives and procedures established

by Chrysler Group LLC coordinating response and evacuation in the event of an emergency.

ESFR Sprinklers: Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler. A type of fast response sprinkler that is

capable to provide fire suppression rather than fire control of specific high challenge fire hazards. It has

a “K” factor of 13.5 to 14.5. There is a new version known as a K-25 ESFR that has a “K” factor of 25.0.

NOTE: Latest edition of NFPA codes must be reviewed prior to using ESFR sprinklers.

Explosive Limits (Range): Minimum concentration of vapor to air below which (LEL) or above which

(UEL) propagation of flame will not occur in the presence of an ignition source.

FBOK: Fire Book of Knowledge

Fire Partition: An interior wall that serves to restrict the spread of fire (subdivision of a fire area), but

does not qualify as a firewall.

Firewall: A wall of sufficient durability and stability to withstand the effects of most severe, anticipated

fire exposure between areas of a building.

Flammable Liquid: A liquid with a closed cup flash point below 100°F. They are further divided into

one of three classes based upon actual flash point and boiling point of the liquid.

Flammable Liquid Storage Room: A specially designated and designed room where liquids are

segregated by fire walls from the warehouse. (See flammable liquid)

Flue Space: The longitudinal and transverse unobstructed space between rack uprights and storage

loads.

FM: Factory Mutual Global

G4S Secure Solutions (G4S): The contract security company that provides 24/7 security coverage at all

Chrysler Group LLC facilities.

GRC: Global Risk Consultants – Chrysler Group LLC’s 3rd

party Loss Prevention Consulting Firm

HDPE: High density polyethylene

HFO-1234yf: A replacement air conditioning fluid that is a flammable liquid at approximately 170-psi

and a flammable “heavier than air” gas at pressure below approximately 170-psi. It will replace R-134 as

an environmentally friendly fluid.

High Hazard Area: Areas of structures, buildings, or parts thereof used for purposes that involve; 1)

highly combustible, highly flammable, or explosive products or materials that are likely to burn with

extreme rapidity. Also, for purposes that may produce poisonous fumes, gases, liquids, or chemicals that

involve flame, fume, explosive, poisonous or irritant hazards; 2) uses that cause division of material into

fine particles or dust that is subject to explosion or spontaneous combustion and; 3) uses that constitute a

high fire hazard because of the form, character, or volume of the material used.

High Volume Low Speed Fan: A ceiling fan that is approximately 6 ft to 24 ft in diameter with a

rotational speed of approximately 30 to 70 revolutions per minute.

In-rack Sprinklers: Sprinklers installed in the racks to reduce the ceiling water demand or required due

to rack heights.

IRI: Industrial Risk Insurers (IRI) (known now as XL)

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“K” Factor: Sprinkler discharge characteristic relative to water discharge through different size orifices.

Refer to Table 3-2.31.1, “Sprinkler Discharge Characteristics Identification” in NFPA No. 13.

Laced Tire Storage: Tire storage where the tires are overlapped creating a woven appearance

Manual Pull Station: A wall mounted device that enables a fire alarm to be activated.

Manual Release Station: A wall mounted device that enables a fire suppression system to be

discharged.

ME: Chrysler Manufacturing Engineering Group

Multiple Row Rack: Rack sections more than two units deep with flue spaces between the units.

Multiple racks are greater than 12 feet wide, or single or double row racks separated by less than 3.5 foot

aisles and having an overall width (including flues) greater than 12 feet.

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

Oil Storage Room: A specially designated and designed room where liquids are segregated by firewalls.

It differs from a Flammable Liquids Storage Room in that low-level ventilation and classified electrical

fixtures are not required.

On-Floor Storage: (Solid-Pile Storage) Materials storage that is bulk in cartons stored directly on the

floor without pallets or other material handling devices. Unit loads are placed on top of each other

leaving no horizontal space between unit loads.

On-Side Tire Storage: Tires stored flat

On-Tread Tire Storage: Tires stored vertically

Palletized Storage: Material storage on pallets stacked on the floor or on top of another pallet load.

Palletized Tire Storage: Storage of tires in portable racks

Parapet: A portion of an exterior wall, fire wall, or party wall that extends above the roof line to prevent

fire spread along a roof.

PDC: Parts Distribution Center (Field Depot).

Post Indicator Valve: A valve on a private fire protection water distribution system that controls supply

to individual sprinkler systems.

Plant (On-site) Fire Protection Department: The department/staff designed to provide fire prevention

and protection services through engineering, inspection, testing, training, and emergency response.

Platform: An elevated horizontal structure, wider than 4 feet, that is supported from the floor.

“Pre-Action” Sprinkler System: A system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system

containing air (pressurized or not) with a supplemental fire detection system installed in the same area as

the sprinklers. Actuation of the detection system opens a valve that permits water to flow into the piping

and out any fused (open) sprinklers. Double interlocked pre-action systems shall be used at Chrysler

Group LLC facilities.

Proprietary Protection Signaling System: A signaling system that serves properties under one

ownership from a central “on site” constantly attended supervising station.

Pyramid Tire Storage: Storage of tires on the floor, not in racks, which forms a pyramid for stability

Rubber Tires: Pneumatic tires for passenger cars and trucks

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Sectional Control Valve (SCV): An indicating type valve that controls fire water main

distribution. Sectional control valves isolate fire loops into sections that include no more than five

sprinkler system components.

S&PD: Service & Parts Division: This has been replaced by the term Mopar

Shelf Storage: Storage on a structure where solid shelves are less than 30 inches deep, measured from

aisle to aisle, usually less than 2 feet apart vertically. Storage height is usually not greater than 12 feet,

with 30 inches aisles.

Shelves Solid: Wood or other solid flooring on the racks to create a barrier against sprinkler water

penetration.

Shelves Wire Mesh: Wire mesh so to allow sprinkler water discharge to penetrate through a rack.

Single Row Rack: One rack unit deep with traffic aisles between units. These racks have no

longitudinal flues and widths up to six feet wide with aisles at least 3.5 feet wide.

Special Suppression System: A fire protection system designed to protect special hazard areas i.e.

Carbon Dioxide, Halon, HFC-227ea (FM-200), HFC-125 (ECARO), Pro-inert or Water Spray.

Standard: Shall mean this Corporate Security and Fire Prevention Standard.

Stopper Cover: A clear plastic hinged device to protect a manual release.

Temperature Rating: Predetermined-melting point (temperature) at which the fusible link (metal alloy)

of the sprinkler head fuses (operates). Also, predetermined temperature at which the glass bulb breaks

causing glass bulb sprinkler head to operate.

Thermal Fusion: Joining method using preformed pipe ends in conjunction with a hot plate heater used

to join HDPE pipe.

U.L.: Underwriters Laboratory.

U.L.C.: Underwriters Laboratory of Canada.

Wall Post Indicator Valve: A control valve that is mounted on a building wall.

Wall Sectional Control Valve (WSCV): A sectional control valve that is mounted on a building wall.

Water Hammer: The effect of pressure rise (pipe rupture) that may accompany a sudden change in the

velocity of the water flowing in a pipe.

“Wet” Pipe Sprinkler System: A system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a piping system

containing water and connected to a water supply so that water discharges immediately from any fused

(open) sprinklers.

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3.0 References

3.1 General

These codes shall be applied where they have been adopted as law by a particular state government or

authority and where they supersede the listed references.

3.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards and Factory Mutual (FM) Data Sheets.

NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 12 & Installation of Carbon Dioxide Fire Protection Systems

FM 4-11N

NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems including FM-200 Fire

Protection Systems

NFPA 13 & Installation of Sprinkler Systems (contains requirements for rubber tires)

FM 2-8N

NFPA 16A Installation of Closed-head Foam-water Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 13 & Installation of ESFR Sprinklers

FM 2-2

NFPA 15 & Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection

FM 4-1N

NFPA 17 & Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

FM 4-10

NFPA 17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 20 & Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps

FM 3-7N

NFPA 22 Water Tanks for private Fire protection

NFPA 24 & Installation of Private Fire Service Mains & their Appurtenances

FM 3-10, NFPA 13(1999)

NFPA 26 Supervision of Valves Controlling Water Supplies

NFPA 30 & Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

NFPA 33

NFPA 70 National Electric Code

NFPA 72 & Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

FM 5-2 & 5- 5

NFPA 75 Protection of Computer Equipment

NFPA 77 Static Electricity

NFPA 80 Fire Doors

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NFPA 86 Ovens & Furnaces

NFPA 203M Roof Coverings

& FM 1-28 &

1-29 FM 1-31

NFPA 204M Smoke & Heat Venting

NFPA 13 & Indoor General Storage

FM 8-9

NFPA 13C Rack Storage of Materials

& FM 8-9

NFPA 13 Storage of Rubber Tires

3.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Fire Protection Systems - Inspection, Test and Maintenance Manual (NFPA)

Industrial Fire Hazards Handbook – NFPA

3.4 Fire Protection Handbook - NFPA

3.5 Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Inc.

Fire Protection Equipment List

3.6 FM Global

Approval Guides

Data Sheets

3.7 Industrial Risk Insurers (known now as XL)

Interpretive Guides

3.8 Canadian Standards/Codes

Canadian Standards/Codes associated with items covered in this Standard shall be adhered to by

Canadian operations where they supersede the references listed above.

3.9 Building Codes

BOCA Basic/National Building Code

Uniform Building Code (UBC)

Southern Building Code (SBC)

International Building Code (IBC)

International Fire Code (IFC)

3.10 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Boiler & Unfired Pressure Vessel Code

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3.11 Chrysler Group LLC

84-260-1632 “Chrysler Group LLC General Conditions for Construction Contractors”

All applicable “Manufacturing Technical Instructions”

3.12 Chrysler Group LLC Fire Protection Standards

101 – “Paint Spray Operations”

102- “Material Storage”

103- “Acceptance test Standards

105- “Fire Protection New Construction Standards”

These codes shall be applied where they have been adopted as law by a particular state government or

authority and where they supersede the reference above.

NOTE: CONTRACTORS SHALL INSURE THAT CHRYSLER GROUP LLC FIRE STANDARD 105 IS

RECEIVED ALONG WITH THIS STANDARD.

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4.0 General

4.1 Equipment

Corporate and GRC shall approve all fire protection equipment, used in accordance with this Standard.

All equipment in accordance with this specification shall be Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) listed,

Factory Mutual (FM) approved and/or equivalent as acceptable to Corporate and GRC.

Once a manufacturer’s equipment is selected for use in accordance with this Standard, the same

manufacturer shall be used to the extent possible to supply compatible equipment for that specific fire

protection system throughout the Depot.

4.2 Approvals

As of November 1, 2005 Chrysler Group LLC’s 3rd

party Fire Protection Engineering services are

provided by Global Risk Consultants (GRC).

Approval is required from GRC and Corporate for design of new buildings, additions, or

renovations/changes that are performed in accordance with this Standard. Approval from GRC shall be

in the form of a formal letter addressed to the contractor who submitted the plans.

For approval purposes, paper copies of all concept drawings, construction drawings, shop drawings,

acceptance test certificates, system impairment notices, and system modifications shall be submitted to:

- Corporate Fire Protection Engineer (1 paper copy)

Chrysler Security Services

CIMS 485-01-52

- The Technical Service Office for GRC listed below: (3 paper copies minimum)

Mr. James Faitel

Senior Consultant

Global Risk Consultants

14058 Edgewood Street

Livonia, Michigan 48154-5334

(734) 513-5070 phone

(313) 268-2965 mobile

(734) 513-7383 fax

e-mail: jim.faitel@globalriskconsultants.com

- Other individuals and/or companies as directed by the Corporate Fire Protection Engineer

THE 90% DESIGN DRAWINGS SHALL BE REVIEWED BY CORPORATE FIRE, PLANTS

SECURITY, PLANT SECURITY MANAGER AND THE LOSS PREVENTION CONSULTING

COMPANY PRIOR TO THE START OF THE JOB.

Requirements that are referenced in this Standard shall be incorporated into contract specifications for all

work/projects.

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4.3 Testing

Acceptance tests shall be performed on all newly installed or modified equipment/systems in accordance

with this Standard. Renovations or changes to a fire protection system may require that an acceptance test

be performed.

Acceptance testing shall be coordinated by the General Contractor after being notified by the installing

contractor that the system is ready for testing.

The following personnel shall be notified of the test by the General Contractor at least 5 days before the

test:

Chrysler Security Services

Site Contract Security Manager

GRC

Local Plant Engineering

AHJ

Testing of all underground and above ground fire protection water piping shall be performed in

accordance with applicable standards and AHJ requirements.

Testing of alarm systems shall be in accordance with NFPA No. 72 as minimum acceptance criteria.

Acceptance tests, required per code, shall be performed by the installing contractor.

Corporate, GRC and Authority having jurisdiction shall be appraised of test dates at least five days prior

to tests being performed.

Corporate Standard No. 103 shall be consulted for all requirements relating to system testing.

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5.0 Site Underground Fire Water Supply Mains

5.1 Pipe

Pipe used in underground water mains (loops) for site fire protection shall be a minimum of ten inches in

internal diameter. Six and eight inch pipe is not acceptable due to excessive friction loss characteristics.

Required depth of cover for underground piping shall be in accordance with frost penetration in

accordance with regional charts that indicate required depth of cover. Refer to NFPA No. 13. See

attached chart on pipe bury)

Private fire service mains shall be looped or “gridded” to provide a dual water supply feed arrangement.

NOTE: Interior fire water mains within roof trusses shall only be installed with approval from the

Corporate Fire Prevention Engineer. Of major concern is the type of occupancies located behind the

interior fire main and for 15 feet in all directions. Not permitted are such occupancies as storage of

combustibles, machining operations using combustible cutting oil, hydraulic oil system under pressure,

etc.

Riser leads shall be a minimum of 8 inches, internal diameter, to the alarm check valve.

Sprinkler systems shall be designed so that one 8” lead-in main, internal diameter, shall supply water to

one sprinkler riser/system. Manifolded sprinkler risers shall not be permitted without written permission

from the Chrysler Group LLC Corporate Fire Prevention Engineer.

Water mains shall not be installed under buildings. The water mains shall be installed, where possible, at

least 40 feet from building walls.

Where existing underground mains and or lead-ins will be abandoned under a new floor slab, the entire

abandoned main shall be filled with grout and capped at both ends. The grout mixture and fill method

shall be specified by Chrysler Manufacturing Engineering Group (ME) and/or the architect.

Pipe type shall be restricted to the following UL/FM approved water mains:

- Cast iron

- Ductile iron

- Steel

- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

- FM approved Fiberglass wrapped.

- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Class 200: Tracing tape should be installed per contract

documents

Piping fittings shall be restricted to the following methods:

- Welding

- Mechanical fittings (No Meg-a-lug fittings without thrust blocks)

- Threaded (flanged)

- Thermal Fusion (Butt) Welding: Used only for HDPE pipe installation

Non Metallic Pipe and Fittings:

All nonmetallic pipes shall be FM approved and Class 200 pressure rated. PVC pipe shall only be

coupled using mechanical joints. HDPE pipe can be joined using butt welding, mechanical joints or

“push on” bell and spigot.

All butt welding operations shall be conducted by trained and certified personnel.

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Metallic Pipe and Fittings:

Schedule 10 and schedule 40 metallic pipes, for use in sprinkler systems, shall be UL and/ or FM

approved. All pipes 6 inches, internal diameter, and smaller must have a MIC coating applied by the

Mill. Eight inch pipes and larger shall be schedule 10 MIC coated on special order from the Mill. A letter

from the Mill stating that the pipe has MIC coating is required from the contractor. This letter shall be

submitted to ME and as part of the plan review to the Third Party Loss Consultant.

If the pipe is painted in the field or shop, the pipe id markings are not legible. In this case the Chrysler

ME Project Engineer or a member of Corporate must accept the pipe prior to painting.

Galvanized coated pipe is not acceptable for use in wet systems as an alternative to MIC coated pipe.

5.2 Cathodic Protection

If stray currents are suspected in the soil, all joints shall be bonded with low-resistance metallic ground

connections. A corrosion engineer/consultant is required to provide information on the corrosiveness of

the soil.

Methods, if required, for cathodic protection shall be sacrificial nuts, bituminous wrapping and coating,

or a combination of above. A minimum of two sacrificial zinc anode nuts per connection are required.

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5.3 Thrust Blocks, Pipe Anchoring and Trenching

Pipe anchoring is required to prevent joints from separating at bends, tees, plugs, and change in pipe

diameter and hydrants due to unbalanced thrust created by water flow. Pipe anchoring is provided by

either using thrust blocks, rods and clamps, or locked mechanical fittings.

Thrust blocks are constructed of concrete and are cast-in-place. Sizes are determined by NFPA code. An

acceptable method (sheet metal or plywood) shall be utilized to separate adjacent thrust blocks when

valves or hydrants are in close proximity to each other.

All underground supply mains and lead-in connections shall be flushed to remove foreign materials

before connection is made to sprinkler piping. Flushing shall continue for a minimum of ten (10)

minutes. After ten (10) minutes, if the water is still not clear, continue flushing until water is clear. Care

shall be exercised during the flushing operation to assure that water flow will adequately drain without

producing damage to surroundings.

All flushing operations of fire protection main and lead-in shall be witnessed by Corporate and GRC.

When using HDPE underground piping follow the manufacturer’s instruction.

Standard 106 18

Underground Fire Line Pipe Trench and Bury

The minimum clear width of the fire underground main trench shall be one foot greater than the outside

diameter of the pipe. The maximum clear width of the trench shall not be greater than the pipe outside

diameter plus 2 feet.

The depth of the trench is based on surface loads and frost penetration. A minimum of 24 inch depth of

cover is required when frost is not a factor. Where frost is an issue then the pipe shall be buried 12 inches

below the recommended NFPA frost bury. The depth of cover shall be measured from the top of pipe to

finished grade.

The trench bottom shall be smooth and free from stones greater than 1 inch in diameter. Provide a

minimum 4 inch bottom cushion of stone (A6) or Class 2 sand for the pipe to rest on. ME site

representative or on site Testing Engineering Company must be consulted to determine if stone or sand

will be utilized for cushion and trench backfill.

If the soil is loamy or sandy A6 stone shall be used as the cushion and backfill material. A6 stone to be

used must meet the ASTM D448 requirements for a Standard size A67 aggregate size. This is basically a

mechanically crushed limestone with particle size not over 1 inch in diameter and minimum size of 3/8

inch. If the soil is clay then Class 2 sand may be used.

The cushion and backfill material shall be approved by ME site representative and be reviewed by

Corporate and/or GRC prior to trench backfilling

Standard 106 19

Flow rates, in accordance with latest edition of NFPA 13 shall be used. They are as follows:

Flow Rate required to produce a velocity of 10 fps (3 m/s) in pipes

Pipe Size (in inches) Pipe Size (mm) Gallons/Minute Liters/Minute

4 102 390 1476

6 152 880 3331

8 203 1560 5905

10 254 2440 9235

12 305 3520 13323

5.4 Sectional Control Valves (SCV)

Sectional valves shall be provided to sectionalize or subdivide an underground fire water supply main.

Sectional valves are designed into underground fire water supply systems to limit interrupted fire

protection service to the area of impairment. Impairments can be the result of a water main break or

construction (addition) of underground fire water supply.

Sectional valves shall be provided between a maximum of every five (5) pieces of equipment, i.e.,

hydrant or sprinkler system supply tap-off.

Sectional valves shall be of the post indicator (PIV) type. If inside water mains are used to provide a

“loop” within the building, then Outside Screw & Yoke (OS&Y) valves are required. No butterfly type

valves are to be utilized unless approved by Corporate. Sectional valves located within pits are not

allowed. Sectional control valves shall have the caps painted white

Note: Valve tamper alarms are not required on external SCV’s unless required by the AHJ. They must be

locked in the wide-open position.

5.5 Post Indicator Valves (PIV)

Post indicator valves shall be provided to sectionalize the piping system and, thus, limit the area subject

to a single impairment.

Post indicator valves shall also be provided to sectional each sprinkler system on the lead-in. It shall be

located, if possible, at least 40 feet from the building wall.

Post Indicator valves located within pits are not allowed.

Note: Valve tamper alarms are not required on external PIV unless required by the AHJ. They must be

locked in the wide-open position.

5.5.1 Wall Post Indicator Valve (WPIV)

Wall mounted post indicator valves are acceptable for sprinkler systems if the wall is of fire rated

construction and no other method of control is possible.

5.5.2 Wall Sectional Control Valve

WSCV’s shall have the wheel or cap painted white.

5.6 Outside Screw and Yoke Valves (OS&Y)

Outside Screw & Yoke valves (OS&Y) are typically installed for indoor water supply and sprinkler

systems.

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Wall mounted OS&Y valves are an acceptable installation for sprinkler systems when required pipe

length for an outside PIV is restricted. They should be avoided, if possible.

5.7 Hydrants

Hydrants provide water supply from the site underground fire water main to mobile fire equipment for

distribution.

For new construction projects, if required by AHJ, hydrants shall be provided on the underground main.

Hydrant spacing shall be a maximum of 300 feet around the perimeter of a building/site. Hydrants shall

be located a minimum of 40 feet from a building (unless physically impossible). Wall hydrants shall only

be utilized if the underground is not “looped” and protection is required on the “un-looped” side.

Private yard hydrants shall be provided only with two 2½-inch outlets or as directed by local AHJ and

approved by Corporate and GRC. Where existing on hydrants, pumper connections shall be welded shut.

Hydrants shall be provided with drainage capability and threads compatible with those used by the local

municipal fire department.

Hydrants shall be numbered with white 2” numbers

All hydrants shall be provided with a curb box control valve. This valve shall be located within 3 feet of

the hydrant. The valve housing shall be extended four (4) inches above grade unless it is installed in a

roadway or sidewalk. If the valve is installed in a roadway or sidewalk it shall be at grade level.

Provide a hydrant wrench for every three (3) hydrants installed. This wrench shall be given to the local

G4S Secure Solutions (G4S) Site Security Manager or on-site security representative.

5.8 Fire Department Connections (FDC)

Fire department connections shall be incorporated to private water fire protection systems as a

supplementary water supply to a city or fire pump supply (for pressure). Fire pumper connections shall

be installed on the discharge side of the fire pump(s). Additional fire department connections may be

required in conjunction with sprinkler systems if building size or special hazard warrants. Fire

department connections are not required for each sprinkler system.

5.9 Valves Pits

Backflow prevention devices adjacent to a city water supply are typically installed in valve pits. Valve

pits installed underground shall be constructed of concrete, shall be provided with drainage, and shall

have a ship’s ladder for entrance and exit of the pit for inspection and maintenance. NFPA 24 provides

specific design requirements for valve pits. Valve pits shall require confined space entry procedures for

entry; check with the S&PD safety representative.

Other devices required in a valve pit are shut-off valves, a metering device for monitoring consumed

water, and a strainer.

These devices can be installed in a fire pump house or in a pump room of a building, if approved by the

AHJ.

5.10 Backflow Prevention

Connections of site water to a city main shall have a check valve in the tie-in line to prohibit backflow of

site water into the city water supply. Local and state building codes shall be consulted for required or

allowed variations of check valve arrangements. Backflow preventors on fire pump systems shall be

located on the discharge side of the fire pump unless not allowed by the local AHJ.

Types of backflow prevention are as follows:

- Low Pressure Backflow Prevention Assembly

- Double Check Valve Assembly

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- Check Valve

- Detector Check Valve

All backflow preventors shall be UL/FM approved to limit friction loss.

Low suction pressure cutout switch shall not be installed unless mandated by the AHJ.

5.11 Hydrostatic Tests

All new piping, including underground piping and fire department connections, shall be hydrostatically

tested at not less than 200 PSI (13.8 bars) for two hours. When the maximum pressure in the system is

greater than 150 PSI (10.3 bars), the test pressure shall be 50 PSI (3.4 bars) above the maximum system

pressure. The test pressure shall be read at a gauge installed at the lowest elevation of the system or

portion of the system being tested.

No visible leakage shall be noted from the sprinkler piping. The amount of leakage for underground

piping shall not exceed two quarts per hour per 100 gaskets or joints. This permissible leakage is not

respective of (not directly proportional to) pipe diameter.

The amount of leakage shall be measured by pumping from a calibrated container to maintain required

pressure during the two (2) hour test. The amount of allowable leakage for valves is one fluid ounce per

inch valve diameter per hour for each valve isolating the tested pipe section.

Hydrostatic testing of underground piping shall be performed before the trench is completely back-filled.

Piping shall be covered between joints to hold the piping in place. Joints, however, shall be left un-

covered so they can be observed for leakage during the test. When test “blanks” are used to isolate a

portion of the system, only self-indicating types shall be used. Each blank, if used, shall be inventoried

so that they can be totally removed from the system upon completion of testing.

Hydrostatic testing of sprinkler systems shall be witnessed by a member of Corporate and/or GRC or a

designated representative.

5.12 Flushing of Underground Connections

All underground supply mains and lead-in connections shall be flushed to remove foreign materials

before connection is made to sprinkler piping. Flushing shall continue until the water “runs” clear. Care

shall be exercised during the flushing operation to assure that water flow will adequately drain without

producing damage to surroundings.

Flow rates, in accordance with latest edition of NFPA 13 They are as follows:

Flow Rate required to produce a velocity of 10 fps (3 m/s) in pipes

Pipe Size (in inches) Pipe Size (mm) Gallons/Minute Liters/Minute

4 102 390 1476

6 152 880 3331

8 203 1560 5905

10 254 2440 9235

12 305 3520 13323

If the water supply will not produce the required flow as shown above, the hydraulically designed

sprinkler system demand rate shall be used as a minimum. If the water supply will not produce the

desired hydraulically calculated demand rate, the maximum flow rate available for the pipe schedule

system shall be used.

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All flushing operations of fire protection main and lead-in shall be witnessed by a member of Corporate

and GRC.

Standard 106 23

6.0 Water Supply

6.1 Suction Supply

Water supply to a fire pump shall be from a reliable supply source with adequate volume and pressure to

meet the required demand. Water supply sources are city water supply, elevated storage tanks, ground

level storage tanks, or underground storage tanks as approved by Corporate and GRC.

A connection to a city water supply shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 24. The connection,

thrust blocks, backflow prevention device, metering, shut-off valves and backfill shall be considered

when connecting to a city water supply. A manual tank level float shall be installed on all ground level

suction tanks. A temperature-indicating device shall also be installed and shall be located in the pump

house.

The suction tank shall be sized based upon the greatest sprinkler system design demand and hose stream

allowance. The water supply duration shall be for a minimum of two (2) hours.

6.2 Fire Pump House

Fire pump houses shall be of non-combustible construction. Pre-engineered (metal) pump houses are not

acceptable.

Fire pump houses shall be 100% protected by sprinklers when a diesel driven fire pump is present. The

sprinkler riser shall be located in the fire pump house. Sprinkler system water supply shall be from the

discharge side of the fire pump. The fire pump house shall be heated (40F) to prevent fire pumps and

piping from freezing.

If diesel engine-driven fire pump(s) are used, louvers operated by the fire pump controller are required to

provide combustion air to the fire pump(s). The louvers shall be located to ensure that any water mains

within the fire pump house are not exposed to cold weather drafts or sub-freezing temperatures.

Fire pump houses shall be locked. Keys and access shall be provided in accordance with a plant’s

emergency operating procedure. Locking of a fire pump house does not eliminate the need to lock the

control valves located in the fire pump house.

Drainage shall be provided to the exterior or floor drains to prevent flooding of the fire pump house

during the weekly “churn” test. All fire pumps shall sit on an elevated pad.

If diesel engine-driven fire pumps are used, containment shall be provided for the entire quantity of the

diesel fuel in the event of a diesel fuel leak or spill (either from diking or a tank within a tank). The fuel

tank size shall be sufficient to operate the given fire pump for a minimum of eight hours. This is

normally one gallon of fuel per horsepower plus 10%. The fuel tank shall be located inside of the fire

pump house. Each diesel driven fire pump shall have its own individual fuel tank.

A laminated piping schematic of the underground with valves, fire pumps, etc., shall be provided in the

fire pump house.

A telephone shall be provided in the pump house for emergency use.

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6.3 Fire Pumps

Fire pumps shall be provided where required to meet volume and pressure demands for a building/site

fire protection water supply system, including sprinkler and hose demands. The largest sprinkler demand

with hose streams allowed shall be less than 120% of the gpm rating of the fire pump. If the largest

demand exceeds 120% of the gpm rating, the Corporate Fire Prevention Engineer shall be contacted

before the fire pump is ordered and installed.

Fire pumps shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) and Factory Mutual (FM). NOTE: ULC

in Canada.

Fire pumps shall have a rated capacity sufficient to meet the largest fire protection system demand.

Fire pump location, size, driver type, and installation shall be in accordance with designer, NFPA, and

GRC, Corporate requirements.

If the fire pump serves one building, such as an office complex, the largest system demand would be the

most remote sprinkler system for the complex or the top-most sprinkler system for a multi-story building.

All fire pump couplings shall be a Falk T-10 or other FM approved metallic coupling only, no plastic

couplings. Alternatives such as all metal drive-shaft (U-joint) between the pump and driver are

acceptable as long as they are approved by GRC.

If the fire pump serves many buildings, such as a manufacturing (assembly) plant, the largest, remote

system demand would be a special hazard area, such as a paint spray booth water spray system,

flammable liquid storage room foam-water system, or a tire storage deluge system. The most demanding

of these systems would constitute the remote system demand for the plant/complex. (see attached chart

on fire pump piping requirements)

NOTE: All fire pumps and Jockey pumps will have individual pressure sensing lines.

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6.4 Jockey (Pressure Maintenance) Pump

Jockey pumps are provided to maintain pressure in fire protection water supply systems that have a fire

pump. A jockey pump operates to maintain pressure in the water supply system and prevents excessive

“wear” on fire pump(s).

Jockey pumps shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) for fire protection services. FM does

not approve jockey pumps.

Jockey pumps shall have a rated capacity sufficient to meet the demands of the water supply system.

Jockey pumps shall be selected to make up the allowable leakage rate in 10 minutes or 1 gpm (3.8

L/min), whichever is larger.

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Chrysler Security Services staff shall be contacted before a jockey pump is replaced to ensure it is of

adequate capacity and pressure rating. . In no case should a jockey pump be sized such that it can

provide more than 175-psi on underground system. A pressure relief valve shall be required on the

discharge side of jockey pump system.

6.5 Fire Pump Types and Quantities

Fire pumps shall be either electric or diesel driven.

The number of water sources is determined by the dollar amount at risk at the site. Corporate insurance

along with the S&PD management shall determine this amount, then in discussion with the Loss

Prevention Consultant, the number of supplies can be determined.

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70 Roof Decks

7.1 General – New Construction

Roof decks shall be minimum Class I-90 insulated steel deck for wind uplift (PSF) and FM Class 1 for

flame spread. If an insulated roof deck other than I-90 is specified contact Corporate and GRC.

Factory Mutual Global approves a number of special roof insulation and roofing “systems”. These

systems are used to provide components of the roof deck, including vapor barriers, insulation, wind up-

lift resistance and adhering material that provides fire safety and wind resistance.

The Factory Mutual Approval Guide and Data Sheet 1-28 and 1-29 shall be reviewed when considering

types of roof deck for an installation. Items such as ground roughness and distance from a coastline shall

be considered in determining the type of roof system.

7.2 Roof Coverings

Roof covering range from combustible wood shingles with no fire retardant treatment to coverings that

are effective against severe external fire exposure. Well designed fire resistive roof coverings can

minimize the likelihood of fire spread from one building to another.

7.2.1 Roof Covering Classifications (Factory Mutual)

An insulated steel deck roof is designated Class I when the roof is constructed with deck components that

have met Factory Mutual Global limitations on heat release rate during testing.

When heat release from a tested roof assembly exceeds those limitations, the roof is designated Class II.

7.2.2 Roof Covering Classifications (NFPA)

Three classes of fire resistive roof coverings in accordance with NFPA are as follows:

Class A Coverings: Include roof coverings that are effective against severe fire exposures. These

coverings are not readily flammable, do not “carry” or communicate fire, have a high degree of fire

protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position and possess no flying brand hazard. They do not

require frequent repairs to maintain their fire retardant properties.

Class B Coverings: Include roof coverings that are effective against moderate fire exposures. These

coverings are not readily flammable, do not readily “carry” or communicate fire, have a moderate degree

of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position and possess no flying brand hazard. They

may require repairs to maintain their fire retardant properties.

Class C Coverings: Include roof coverings that are effective against minimal fire exposure. These

coverings are not readily flammable, do not readily “carry” or communicate fire, have a slight degree of

fire protection to the roof decks, do not slip from position and possess no flying brand hazard. They

require repairs or renewals to maintain their fire retardant properties.

Building codes commonly require Class “A” or “B” coverings wherever fire resistive construction is

required or within requirements of local codes. Class “C” roofing is appropriate for other buildings.

Many municipalities specify Class “C” as the minimum standard for roofing.

Chrysler Group LLC will only accept Class “A” roof covering installations!

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7.3 Construction of Roofs

Insulated steel deck is constructed by first securing rigid insulation board to the upper surfaces of the

deck with insulation fasteners. A waterproof covering is then installed above the insulation.

The built-up roofing type is three to five piles of roofing felts adhered to the insulation and to each other

with hot tar or asphalt.

The single-ply membrane covering is also widely used. The ply is fastened to the deck and adhered to

the insulation or loosely laid and covered with stone ballast.

When a vapor barrier or retardant is needed, this single ply sheet can be placed directly on the deck.

Steel decks roofs shall have slight slopes to permit water run-off and to prevent puddles from forming.

All steel decks and their above deck components must be approved for use in a single installation. The

Corporate Office shall be contacted with all roof design criteria to determine their Class I compatibility.

7.4 Standing Seam Roof Systems

This system is used in pre-engineered building structures. The roof system must meet all FM criteria.

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8.0 Fire Walls & Partitions

8.1 General

Firewalls are interior walls that provide a fire separation between areas of the same building. Firewalls

are designed to prevent the spread of fire into or within a building, and to assure that the barrier will not

collapse during fire exposure. Firewalls shall be designed to maintain structural integrity to the extent

that collapse of the structure on either side of the firewall will not cause the wall to collapse. To

withstand heat expansion effects, firewalls are commonly made thicker than would be required by normal

fire resistance ratings. Walls may be buttressed by cross walls or pilasters if of considerable height or

length. Fire resistance ratings for firewalls range from two to six hours.

Fire partitions subdivide a floor or building area and extend from the floor to the underside of the floor

above. Fire partitions may be constructed of non-combustible, limited combustible or protected

combustible material and shall be attached to and supported by structural members having fire resistance

at least equal to the requirement of the partition. A fire partition normally possesses less fire resistance

than a firewall and does not extend from the basement through the roof, as does a firewall. Fire

resistance ratings for partitions range from one-half to two hours.

Fire walls and partitions are commonly constructed of masonry, wood or metal studs using fire resistive

materials.

Exterior walls, interior partitions and floor/ceiling assemblies are components that define the

architectural layout of rooms in a building. These components are used to provide privacy, security,

protection from the elements and noise control. They also provide fire protection by delaying or

preventing fire from spreading from one room to an adjacent room. IF THESE WALLS HAVE

URETHANE FOAM INSULATION AND ARE OVER 30 FEET HIGH THEN THEY MUST BE

FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVED. THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR EXTERIOR AND

INTERIOR WALLS.

The effectiveness of a barrier in preventing flames from moving from one room to another depends upon

the fire resistant construction of the barrier, the fuel load in the room, applied loading on the structural

components, the construction features and the effect of openings and penetrations in the barrier.

The most common cause of fire movement from one room to an adjacent room is through unprotected

openings in barriers. Code requirements and heavy duty construction are often rendered ineffective

because of uncontrolled openings in a partition, i.e., doors, windows, grilles, ducts, and other openings in

conjunction with a lack of protection of openings.

8.2 Fire Resistance

Building codes, through construction classification, identify fire resistive requirements of barriers.

Fire resistance ratings are determined by subjecting the barrier assembly to standard fire tests. Fire

resistance is the endurance time converted to duration in hours that is established by recognized

standards. Both combustible and non-combustible barriers can obtain fire resistance ratings from fire

tests. Fire doors and other protected openings shall have a fire resistance rating equal to or exceeding the

rating of the wall (partition).

Fire resistance of walls and partitions will delay or prevent flames from moving horizontally from one

room to an adjacent room. These assemblies are tested in accordance with NFPA No. 251, “Fire tests for

Building Construction and Materials”.

Large manufacturing and warehouse buildings are sub-divided into fire areas to limit the spread of fire.

Horizontal fire spread is limited by distance between building (as required by code) or by firewalls.

A minimum two (2) hour rated fire barrier wall shall be provided between the office and warehouse. The

AHJ may require a fire rating greater than two (2) hours. In multi-story buildings, vertical fire spread

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from one story to another is limited by the floor construction and by wall enclosures around stairways,

elevator shafts and other horizontal and vertical openings.

8.3 Application

Subdivision of a building through use of barriers is intended to independently limit property loss from a

single fire. However, fire suppression systems supplement passive barriers to provide an adequate fire

protection system. If sprinkler protection is impaired, reliance must be placed on passive barriers and

manual fire fighting operations for fire containment.

Area housing hazardous processes, equipment or materials shall be isolated from surrounding

occupancies. Paint mix rooms and paint operations shall be separated from fuel and heat sources,

flammable-liquid storage tanks from main-plant buildings, and storage from office operations.

Equipment or services of vital importance to uninterrupted production shall also be separated from the

fire or explosion hazards of surrounding buildings or occupancies. Power-generation equipment shall be

located in a segregated building. Power transformers and switchboards shall be located in fire-resistive

cutoff rooms or located outside. Storage of records and tracings shall be in special vaults.

Fire ratings and requirements are set by the local AHJ and local Building Code and Chrysler Group LLC.

8.4 Parapets

Parapets prevent passage of fire over firewalls when the roof deck is combustible. Parapets shall extend

at least 30 inches above a combustible roof and shall be of non-combustible construction. Parapets shall

be an extension of the firewall, designed to break the continuity of embers and radiant heat from

spreading to an adjacent fire area. Class I insulated metal roof decks are not sufficiently combustible to

require parapets.

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9.0 Fire Alarm Systems

9.1 System Types

• For new or replaced fire alarm or evacuation systems see documents “A and B” under Standard 106 in

the FBOK

Fire protection signaling systems are classified according to the function they are expected to perform.

Types of systems are as follows:

9.1.1 Local Systems

The purpose of a local protective signaling system is to sound local alarm signals for evacuation of the

protected building.

The basic features of a local protective signaling system are:

A control panel.

- A primary (main) power supply that usually is the local power service.

- A secondary (stand-by) power supply (batteries).

- Initiating devices such as detectors, manual fire alarm boxes, water-flow alarm devices, and other

alarm initiating devices.

- Signaling devices such as bells, horns, speakers or central station annunciation.

A local alarm system may not relay a signal automatically to a central station or fire department.

Therefore, when a local alarm “sounds” and the system is not connected to a central station or fire

department (typically in office buildings) personnel must notify the fire department.

9.1.2 Auxiliary Systems

An auxiliary protective signaling system has circuitry connecting alarm initiating devices to the

municipal fire alarm system (fire department) either through a master fire alarm box or through a

dedicated telephone line installed directly to the municipal communication central switchboard. The

signal received by the fire department is the same received when someone manually activates any

municipal fire alarm box.

9.1.3 Remote (Central) Station Systems

A remote station signaling system has an alarm signal that is received at a remote location that is attended

by trained personnel 24 hours a day (constantly attended). The receiving equipment is located at a

facility other than the fire department, such as a police station or telephone answering service. The signal

is transmitted over a leased telephone line, and is indicated audibly and visually at the remote station.

Remote station personnel notify the fire department of the alarm.

9.1.4 Proprietary Systems

Proprietary and central station systems are similar in operation. The main difference is as follows:

- station (location) receiving the fire alarm signal in a proprietary system is operated by personnel with

a proprietary interest in the protected buildings (on-site).

- central station system is staffed by operators who perform the service for a fee and have no

proprietary interest in the protected buildings.

The proprietary system receiving station is a security office within or near the building (or group of

buildings) protected by the system.

Many existing proprietary systems have separate initiating device circuits for each building zone or

subsection, similar to the local, auxiliary, and remote station systems.

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With the increasing use of electronics, proprietary systems for larger buildings have signals multiplexing

and built-in computer systems.

These systems receive all signals from the building over one or more pairs of wires and determine the

exact location of a fire by use of different frequencies or digitally coded information transmitted over the

multiplex system.

Chrysler Group LLC’s PDC normally send signals from the proprietary panel to a certified central

station. The central station then calls the fire department and others on a predetermined basis. The

central station and alarm system type (manufacturer) shall be determined by Mopar Facilities and the

Mopar Security Manager.

9.2 Alarm Point Monitoring Requirements

Points to alarm include the following:

- Water flow switches (vane type and pressure switch)

- Control valves shall be locked in the wide-open position.

- Detectors (smoke, heat, flame)

- Manual pull stations

- Fire pump including selector power switch position, diesel engine trouble condition, pump

house power, etc. These are usually series trouble points in that a response to the fire pump

room is required to determine the exact problem

- Fire pump operating, firewater suction tank level, firewater suction tank temperature, diesel fuel tank

level (provide a low fuel switch to alarm at the 5/8 level of the diesel fuel tank), temperature of fire

pump house.

Fire alarm systems provide several distinct types of audible signals as follows:

- Trouble Signal - A “trouble signal” is given when a fault occurs in a supervised (monitored)

device or circuit of a protective signaling system. Circuits that are normally supervised included

main power alarm initiating and alarm signaling circuits. Trouble signals for remote station

auxiliary systems are received at a central supervisory station. In local and proprietary systems,

trouble signals are alarmed to a central station and locally where personnel are normally present.

- Supervisory Signal - In sprinklered occupancies, a sprinkler “supervisory signal” is given when

a critical component in the sprinkler system is in an abnormal condition. These conditions

include such factors as low water service pressure, loss of power to a fire pump, closing of a

water supply valve, low water level of a water supply tank, or near freezing temperature in an

outdoor water supply tank. Local and proprietary system supervisory signals are alarmed to a

central station and locally where personnel are normally present. Remote station and auxiliary

system supervisory signals are received at the receiving station.

- Alarm Signal - When a fire is detected, an alarm signal is transmitted upon operation of either a

manual or automatic initiating device (manual pull station, suppression system, or detector).

Although alarm signals generally involve the sounding of audible signals throughout a building,

signals may be “sounded” only in the vicinity of the immediate fire area of large buildings. The

alarm signal may be a taped or live voice message broadcast over a fire alarm speaker system.

These signals are either coded or un-coded as follows:

- Non-coded Signal - Alarm signals produced by a fire alarm system may be continuous sounding

throughout the protected area. When these devices are “sounded” continuously, the system is

“non-coded”.

- Coded Signal - When devices are sounded intermittently in a prescribed pattern, the system is

referred to as a “coded” system. Coded signal systems vary in size, depending upon the size and

needs of the alarm system.

Signals can be audible or audible/visible.

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- Public areas of buildings must be accessible to handicapped people. Fire alarm system must

include visual alarm signals to alert occupants with impaired hearing and in high noise areas by

use of a combination horn/strobe unit.

The fire alarm system shall comply with requirements of latest edition of NFPA Standard 72 for

Protected Premises Signaling Systems. The system shall be electrically supervised Class ‘A’

Style 6 and monitor the integrity of all conductors.

Standard 106 34

10.0 Flammable Liquid/Aerosol Storage Room

10.1 Construction

Flammable liquids shall be isolated by distance or construction so that fire cannot spread to or from the

storage room. Storage rooms shall be of fire resistant or non-combustible construction and shall be rated

for three (3) hours. The room shall have sufficient low-level continuous mechanical ventilation to

prevent flammable vapor concentrations from reaching explosive limits (explosive range). The minimum

is 1-CFM per square foot of floor area or 150-CFM which ever is greater.

Flammable liquid storage rooms shall not be located below grade.

Doors shall be self-closing and rated to maintain the intended fire resistance rating of the barrier.

Heavy duty plastic (freezer type slats) shall be installed at door openings to protection aerosol containers

from rocketing.

Penetrations of barrier walls shall be sealed to maintain the intended fire resistance rating of the barrier.

10.2 Fire Protection

Fire suppression for flammable liquid storage rooms shall consist of sprinkler and gaseous agent (main

cylinder bank only (carbon dioxide protection shall not be utilized), or sprinklers with AFFF injection.

- Sprinkler design density for sprinklers and gaseous agent protection shall be 0.60 GPM per square

foot for the most remote 4,000 square feet.

- Sprinkler design density for sprinklers with AFFF injection shall be 0.40 GPM per square foot for

the most remote 3,000 square feet.

- Sprinkler protection shall be provided at ceiling and under each rack tier of storage.

AFFF injection shall be operable for 10 minutes, with an additional 10 minutes reserve concentrate

supply available within the AFFF tank. An alcohol resistant AFFF foam is required if alcohol based

materials are stored. In-rack sprinklers at each tier of rack storage shall be UL/FM approved quick

response type. NOTE: An all purpose type foam is available.

EXAMPLE TO SIZE A FOAM TANK USING 3% AFFF

1. Assumption- rack storage 5 tiers high

2. Assumption- Room size is greater than 3000 square feet. If room size is less than 3000 use that

figure x .4 gpm/ sq. ft.

3. Ceiling demand = .4 gpm/sq. ft. for 3000 sq. ft. = 1200 gpm

4. Rack demand = 4 levels x 6 hds./level x 30 gpm/hd.= 720 gpm 5 tiers of storage requires 4 levels of

in-racks

5. Balance demand = 120 gpm

6. Total demand =3 + 4 + 5 = 2040 gpm

7. Total duration = 20 minutes

8. Total foam demand = 6 x 7 x 3% = 2040 x 20 x .03 = 1224 gallons of foam

9. The required foam tank size is based upon the actual calculated foam demand by the installing

contractor.

Additional sprinkler protection shall be provided under all elevated tote storage racks.

Roller platforms shall be stored a maximum of three tiers high. Drums or pallets shall be stored a

maximum of one high.

Curbs and trenches shall be provided to contain and remove flammable liquid spills in accordance with

applicable codes.

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All electrical components and wiring shall meet the hazardous location requirements as set forth in

NFPA No. 70, “National Electrical Code”.

All special suppression systems shall be alarmed to the proprietary fire alarm system.

HFC-227ea (FM-200) concentration is minimum 9.8% and must hold for 10 minutes. Ecaro

concentration is minimum 12.2% and must hold for 10 minutes

10.3 Material Handling

All material handling vehicles shall be rated for use in electrically classified rooms. Electric movers

shall be EE rated and diesel movers shall be DY rated.

All doors shall be kept closed unless loading or unloading.

Standard 106 36

11.0 Oil Storage Room

11.1 Products

All combustible liquids in plastic containers shall be stored in a fire rated storage room.

11.2 Construction

Oil storage rooms shall be isolated by distance or construction so that fire cannot spread to or from the

storage room. Storage room shall be of a fire resistant or non-combustible construction and shall be

rated for three hours.

11.3 Fire Protection

Fire protection for an oil storage room shall be identical to a flammable liquid storage room. There is no

fire requirement for classified electric’s or low level ventilation in the room.

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12.0 Inside Fire Hose & Fire Extinguishers

12.1 General

NFPA No. 13, 2007 edition does not require 1.5-inch fire hose drops or hose stations if approved by

local AHJ. If fire hose drops are required by local AHJ, fire hose control valves (1.5”) must have built-in

pressure limiting device that limits pressure to 80-psi. Pressure limiting disks shall not be used as a

method to reduce pressure.

Fire hose stations shall be designed in accordance with NFPA No. 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems”

and NFPA No. 14, “Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems.”

Spacing requirements for fire hose stations shall be such that 100 feet of hose and 30 feet of nozzle range

can reach all portions of the area protected by fire hose stations. This shall be determined on a facility

layout showing storage racks, etc.

12.2 Cabinets

Fire hose cabinets shall be provided in finished areas of all buildings (administration office areas).

Cabinets shall be of the surface mounted or recessed type.

Cabinets containing fire hose and an extinguisher shall have the following equipment:

- Angle Valve (chrome-plated) with 2½ inch to 1½-inch reducer.

- Pressure reducing angle valve (chrome plated or brass) where water pressure exceeds 100 PSI at

the valve outlet (if required by hydraulic calculations). NOTE: No pressure reducing disks

allowed.

- Fire hose racks shall be of the semi-automatic type, suitable for nipple mounting. Rack finish

shall be of chrome-plated steel.

- Fire hose shall be U.L. listed and FM approved; 1½ inch, two-50 foot lengths, single jacket

rubber lines 300 psi (Chrysler Group LLC part number 78-085-1751).

- Fire hose nozzles shall be of the adjustable fog type and suitable for a Class A and B fires.

Nozzles shall be threaded to match facility and/or fire department threads and shall be

adjustable to “off” and “straight” stream patterns. Nozzles shall be of the twist type Lexan

(Chrysler Group LLC part number 78-085-2532).

- Fire extinguishers shall be 20-lb. ABC type.

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12.3 Hose Mounting

Fire hose shall be provided for warehouse areas. All warehouse areas shall be provided with SBL-100

(Crash Box Chrysler Group LLC part number 78-085-1747) hose holder with two (2) 50 foot lengths of

hose.

Wall mounted hose cabinets are used in administration office areas.

12.4 Nozzles

Nozzles shall be of the twist on-off fog type and shall be Lexan. All nozzles must be UL/FM approved.

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12.5 Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers shall be provided for all building areas including the offices, data processing and

warehouse. All extinguishers shall be installed with a maximum travel distance of 75 feet.

12.5.1 Types

Carbon dioxide units shall be provided around electrical equipment.

Carbon dioxide units or dry chemical units shall be provided around flammable liquids.

Class “A-B-C” dry chemical units shall not be used around EDP (electronic data processing) equipment.

Dry chemical units shall not be used within a paint shop. Water extinguishers shall be provided where

class “A” combustibles are present within a paint shop.

Class “K” extinguishers shall be provided in all operating kitchens where the local AHJ requires them to

be installed. Proper class “K” signage shall be provided.

12.5.2 Size of Units

The sizes (ratings), manufacturer, and distribution of the units shall be directed by Corporate Fire. The

following extinguisher sizes are the only sizes approved by Corporate Fire:

2.5 gallon water

2.5 gallon foam

6 liter class “K”

15 lbs carbon dioxide

20 lbs dry chemical class “B-C” and class “A-B-C”

20 lbs dry powder class “D”

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13.0 Painting and Labeling of Fire Protection Equipment

13.1 General

Chrysler Group LLC Manufacturing Technical Instruction SMI-111 (issue date 6-1-92) shall be used for

the identification of pipe systems.

13.2 Fire Quenching Materials

This classification of piping includes sprinkler systems and other piped fire fighting or fire protection

equipment. Included is water, chemical foam, carbon dioxide systems, HFC-227ea (FM-200), ECARO,

Pro-inert systems, etc.

13.3 Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection system piping shall be painted red per Specification number NPVP 7.5R and NP Code

No. 65-150-6090 "“Safety Red” from floor to truss. Directional arrows are required on risers and feed

mains. Each fire system sprinkler zone shall be identified with a sign attached to the base of the riser

showing the zone number. Additionally, one sign shall be attached (by chains) to the upper section of the

riser and four (4) signs similarly attached randomly from the zone feed/branch lines.

13.4 Hydrants/Control Valves

13.4.1 Hydrants

Chrysler Group LLC fire hydrants shall be painted red.

Hydrants shall be numbered using 2-inch high white numbers.

City fire hydrants shall be painted per Local City code requirements.

13.4.2 Control Valves

13.4.2.1 Post Indicator Valves (PIV)

PIV’s shall be painted red with 2 inch high white numbers.

13.4.2.2 Sectional Control Valves

SCV’s shall be painted red with white caps. SCV’s shall be lettered with 2 inch white letters. NOTE:

The Canadian field depots have a different painting requirement. Depots shall consult the AHJ for their

requirements.

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14.0 Automatic Sprinkler System

14.1 Classification of Occupancy

The function (use) of a building, as directed by the building code and the Authority Having Jurisdiction,

is the determining criterion for designing a sprinkler system as the system must be designed to protect

against the hazards inherent to the type of occupancy. Three main classes of occupancy are recognized

in accordance with NFPA. Sprinkler discharge densities, water supply requirements, spacing of

sprinklers and schedules of pipe sizes (if pipe schedule is used) differ for each hazard.

The three main classifications of occupancy are light hazard, ordinary hazard, and extra hazard as

follows:

- Light Hazard: Includes occupancies where the quantity and combustibility of material is low,

and fires with relatively low rates of heat release are expected. This class includes office

buildings.

- Ordinary Hazard: This class includes ordinary mercantile, manufacturing and industrial

properties. This call is divided into two groups:

- Group I includes occupancies or portions of other occupancies where the combustibility is low,

quantity of combustibles is moderate, stockpiles of combustibles do not exceed 8 feet (2.4

meters), and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected.

- Group II includes occupancies or portions of other occupancies where quantity and

combustibility of contents is moderate to high, stockpiles do not exceed 12 feet (3.7 meters),

and fires with moderate to high rates of heat release are expected.

- Extra Hazard: This class includes occupancies or portions of occupancies where quantity and

combustibility of contents is very high and flammable and combustible liquids, dust, lint, or

other materials are present, introducing the probability of rapidly developing fires with high

rates of heat release. Extra hazard occupancies involve a wide range of variables that produce

severe fires. The following shall be used to evaluate the severity of Extra Hazard (E.

H.)Occupancies.

- Group I involves Extra Hazard occupancies with little or no flammable or combustible liquids.

- Group II involves Extra Hazard occupancies with moderate to substantial amounts of flammable

or combustible liquids or where shielding of combustibles is extensive.

Examples of Ordinary Hazard Group I occupancies are automotive parking garages, electronic plants,

laundries, etc.

Example of Ordinary Hazard Group II occupancies are machine shops, metal working, repair garages,

wood machining, tire manufacturing, etc.

Examples of Extra Hazard Group I occupancies are some aircraft hangars, die casting, upholstering with

plastic foam, rubber reclaiming, printing with inks with flash points below 100°F, etc.

Examples of Extra Hazard Group II occupancies are flammable liquid spraying, flow coating, open oil

quenching, plastic processing, varnish & paint dipping, etc.

While classification of occupancies into three broad categories serves as a basic guide, each individual

area of occupancy (hazard) shall be evaluated, as it may be more severe than the criteria with which the

building sprinkler system is designed, thus requiring review and up-grade of the fire protection system.

In each of the three building classifications, the system may be either follow an appropriate piping

schedule or the system may be hydraulically calculated. Hydraulically calculated systems are required on

all new Chrysler Group LLC facilities/buildings and are preferable for renovated facilities.

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14.2 Design Densities

Minimum sprinkler system design densities shall be as follows for PDC warehousing and support areas:

NOTE: Use 100 PSI as maximum design pressure at the base of the riser.

GPM/Square Foot for Most Remote Area Protected Area

0.60/4,000 Flammable Liquid Storage Rooms

0.40/3,000 Flammable Liquid Storage Rooms, if AFFF is used in

lieu of water and gas agent

0.60/4,000 Oil Storage Rooms

0.40/3,000 Oil Storage Rooms, if AFFF is used in lieu of water and

gas agent

0.15/2,500 Office Areas*

0.15/2,500 Computer Rooms (excluding Paper Storage)

0.25/3,000 Computer Supply Rooms

0.60/4,000 or ESFR Warehousing Areas

0.30/4,000 Maintenance, Battery Re-charge, Jitney Repair

0.40/3,000 Mezzanines less than or equal to 15 feet in height

0.60/4,000 Mezzanines greater than 15 feet in height

0.6/2000 using ELO heads Plastic storage to 15 ft. building height less than 30 ft

0.8/2000 using ELO heads Plastic storage to 20 ft. building height less than 30 ft

*Restrooms, closets, telephone switch rooms, break areas, cafeterias, locker rooms, fitness center, and

offices are not considered light hazard areas. The specified density must be utilized for these areas.

Maximum coverage area per sprinkler head is 130 sq. feet and maximum length on the branch line

between heads is 15 ft.

Note: Sprinklers located beneath mezzanines must be Quick-response (QR) intermediate level/rack

sprinklers or otherwise QR sprinklers shielded for the discharge of water from overhead sprinklers.

14.3 Sprinkler Heads/Pipe

Sprinkler heads shall be of large orifice (“K” factor 11.2 minimum) type for storage areas with a design

density of 0.60 GPM per square foot for the most remote 4,000 square feet. Sprinkler heads shall have a

nominal 17/32 inch orifice (“K” factor of 8.0 minimum for storage with a design density of 0.30 GPM

per square foot for the most remote 4,000 square feet. Sprinkler head type (up-right or pendent) should

be determined in conjunction with the room design parameters.

ESFR sprinklers have an extra large orifice and deflector and are designed to produce larger water drops

that quickly pierce a rapidly developing fire, particularly rack storage facilities. ESFR sprinklers also

have a sensitive fusible element that provides fast response to heat. Installations involving ESFR

sprinklers must follow the guidelines within latest edition of Factory Mutual Data Sheet 2-2 and NFPA

13.

Guidelines for ESFR sprinkler applications shall be found in the latest version of NFPA No. 13 and

Factory Mutual Data Sheet 2-2. General guidelines shall be as follows:

- Building height - 40 feet or less (roof slope with maximum 2 inches per foot)

- Storage height - 35 feet or less

- Type of Storage - Rack or Pallets

- Not allowed with occupancies involving hydraulic oil under pressure

- Corporate and GRC shall be consulted before specifying the use of ESFR sprinklers

Note: If a Depot is protected by ESFR sprinklers at the ceiling and a mezzanine area is provided,

sprinkler protection beneath the mezzanine must use FM Global approved quick-response sprinklers with

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water shields. The sprinkler design criteria for any mezzanine shall include a minimum of two ESFR

heads as part of the hydraulic calculations.

Side-wall sprinkler heads shall not be considered for use in accordance with this Standard.

Sprinklers can be concealed, semi-recessed, or surface mounted design for finished ceiling areas. For

unfinished ceiling areas, sprinklers are exposed in the pendent or up-right position.

Extra Large Orifice (ELO) can be used in lieu of standard orifice sprinkler heads if approved by the

insurance carrier. ELO sprinklers are not the same as ESFR sprinklers.

Sprinkler pipe scheduled, as long as U.L./FM approved and installed per NFPA standards, can be used

i.e., Schedule 10, 40, etc. Approved pipe must be used in conjunction with approved fittings for the

given pipe. All pipe must have MIC coating.

Any approved Extended Coverage Area Density Sprinklers 25.2 K-factor being installed in lieu of

Extra Large Orifice (ELO) sprinklers with 11.2 K-factor is acceptable.

This is acceptable based upon:

a). Design criteria shall remain as 0.80-gpm per square foot over most remote 2,000 square feet plus 500-gpm

hose stream allowance.

b). Additionally the design criteria shall be proven to ensure systems can deliver 1.0-gpm per square foot over the

most remote four sprinklers within a minimum end head pressure of 25-psi for this criteria.

c). Sprinkler spacing shall be limited to maximum 150 square feet per sprinkler and minimum 100 square feet per

sprinkler coverage. Layout should be designed to be a square pattern or as close to a square as possible with

maximum distance between sprinklers being 12.5 feet and minimum 10 feet.

d). Design calculations for remote area shall use the 1.4 shaping design for number of heads flowing in remote

area.

e). Use 165° or 212°F (temperature) rated sprinklers.

f). Installation must be in accordance with manufacturer's listing requirements and NFPA #13 including all

obstruction rules (including pipe shadow) but pipe hangers shall meet AAME pipe hanger standard.

g). There must be a minimum three foot ceiling level partition between systems using EC-25 sprinklers and

adjacent sprinkler systems that do not have EC-25 sprinklers i.e., standard response sprinklers.

h). Storage of exposed plastic components and containers shall be limited to 20 feet in a 35 foot building. Any

storage racks shall be open frame with no shelves or open wire mesh shelves.

i). Only SSU model sprinklers are approved and shall be used.

j). Clearance from sprinkler deflector to roof deck shall not exceed twelve inches for unobstructed construction.

Any deviation from the above must be discussed with GRC and Corporate.

14.4 Special Requirements

Sprinklers shall be provided in each of the following areas and shall comply with minimum sprinkler

system design criteria:

- Below grated mezzanines - quick-response type only

- Below open mesh (employee protection) grating with combustible storage below grating –

quick-response type only

- Below ducts in excess of 48-inches in width

- Under accessible stairs

- In janitor closets

- In rest rooms

- In plant offices

- In electrical rooms with oil-filled transformers or other combustibles

- At top of elevator shafts

- Exhaust ducts (for paint spraying operations except for incinerator stacks)

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Sprinkler control sub valves and water flow switches shall be provided for systems 20 heads or

more.

High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) Fans. The installation of HVLS fans in buildings equipped

with sprinklers, including ESFR sprinklers, shall comply with the following:

(1)The maximum fan diameter shall be 24 ft.

(2)The HVLS fan shall be centered approximately between four adjacent sprinklers.

(3)The vertical clearance from the HVLS fan to sprinkler deflector shall be a minimum of 3 ft.

(4)All HVLS fans shall be interlocked to shut down immediately upon receiving a water flow

signal from the alarm system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72.

14.4.1 Sprinkler Flow Sight Glass

Sprinkler flow sight glass shall be provided on all sprinkler systems that do not discharge directly to the

outside.

14.5 Sprinkler Design Parameters

14.5.1 Early Suppression Fast Response Sprinkler Systems - ESFR

- ESFR sprinklers shall not be used to protect flammable liquid or combustible liquids. These

liquids shall be cut-off in a three (3) hour rated room and protected with sprinklers and AFFF or

a gas agent.

- Rubber tires can be protected up to 10 feet. Note: Depending upon storage arrangements and

sprinkler system design, protection higher than 10 feet may be allowed. Refer to NFPA No. 13,

- Maximum building height from floor to bottom of deck is 40 feet.

- Maximum storage height is 35 feet.

- Rack storage with adequate flues containing non-expanded plastic in cartons in single, double or

multiple row racks can be protected without the use of in-rack sprinklers.

- Roof construction slope is maximum of 2 inches per foot.

- Roof types – smooth ceiling, bar joist, beam and girder.

- No automatic opening roof vents.

- No exposed expanded plastic construction materials.

- Approved ESFR sprinklers are 165°F pendant heads.

- Centerline of the thermal sensing unit is a maximum of 13-inches and a minimum of 4-inches

below the roof deck. If location of deflector is used, maximum of 14-inches and minimum of 5-

inches below roof deck.

- “K” factor is 17.0.

- Hydraulic design for most occupancies is 50-PSI from the most remote 12 heads flowing (4

heads on the most remote three branch lines) for building heights to 30 feet. Above 30 feet use

12 heads at 75 psi for the design criteria. Use only FM approved heads designed for building

heights between 30 and 40 feet.

- No dry pipe or pre-action systems.

- Sprinkler head coverage is between 80 sq. ft to 100 sq. ft maximum.

- For buildings less than or equal to 30 feet, sprinkler spacing is 8 feet minimum to 12 feet

maximum between sprinklers. For buildings greater than 30 feet to 40 feet, sprinkler spacing is

8 feet minimum to 10 feet maximum.

- Hose stream demand is 250 GPM.

- Water supply duration is at least two (2) hour.

- Additional guidelines per NFPA 13 and Factory Mutual Data Sheet 2-2 must be adhered

to in all respects. No deviation from these standards is allowed without the approval of

GRC and Corporate.

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- No in-rack sprinklers are required with ESFR heads. NOTE: In certain storage arrangements

and storage heights, in-rack sprinklers can be used with ESFR sprinklers to obtain adequate

protection. Refer to FM Data Sheet 2-2.

- Areas protected using ESFR sprinkler systems shall be draft curtained off from conventional

sprinkler systems with a minimum 5 foot non-combustible curtain such as 22 gauge sheet metal

or ½ inch drywall. NOTE: FM Data Sheet 2-2 allows a minimum 2-foot height draft curtain if

no building elevation difference or ESFR sprinklers are higher than conventional sprinklers.

Also, provide a 4 foot wide aisle along draft curtain i.e., two feet on each side of draft curtain.

NOTE: Storage at the top tier of the rack must have the storage box with

enclosed top and sides. New sprinkler heads that meet the requirements for rack

storage of the proper height etc may be used after consultation with GRC and

Corporate.

14.5.2 Hydraulically Designed Systems (0.60/4,000 sq. ft.)

- Single and double row racks can be protected up to 15 feet with no in-rack sprinklers being

required; provide that open mesh metal shelves are utilized.

- Multiple row racks and single/double row racks above 15 feet will require in-rack sprinklers per

NFPA #13.

- Generally these systems will require a 2,500 (or larger) GPM fire pump and a large capacity

water storage tank.

- System is not recommended for new warehousing but for retrofit only due to higher water

supply improvement costs.

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15.0 Depot Support Areas

15.1 Data Processing/Terminal Room

15.1.1 Construction

Computer rooms shall have a fire resistance rating of at least one hour and shall be located adjacent to

non-hazardous processes or operations. Openings in floors or walls shall be sealed to maintain the

intended rating of the barrier.

Interior finish shall be non-combustible.

Raised floors are common with computer rooms to channel equipment cables and to provide ventilation

to the computer room. Raised floors shall be non-combustible. Carpeting is permitted if it has a flame

spread rating of 25 or less.

Mechanical ventilation equipment shutdown is required as part of suppression system actuation.

15.1.2 Fire Protection

Fire suppression for computer rooms shall consist of sprinklers and clean agent.

If only under-floor protection is provided for a computer room, carbon dioxide is acceptable.

A purge fan is not required by Corporate, but may be requested in consultation with the end user.

When a purge fan is used for the removal of gas and unburned particles of combustion, the fan must be

interlocked so that if the fan is running the gas agent cannot be discharged. Control of the switch

controlling the purge system shall be within the gas agent locked release control panel and switch shall be

monitored or other suitable method used to ensure fan cannot operate during a gas agent discharge.

Sprinkler design density shall be 0.15 GPM per square foot for the most remote 2,500 square feet.

Equipment shutdown, dampers, door closers, and sealing of all penetrations and openings are required

for effective suppression system operation.

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If the room is used as a terminal room only, with no mainframe, then sprinkler protection only is

adequate. Smoke detectors by themselves with no sprinklers are not considered adequate fire protection.

Tape carousels, if provided, shall be protected with a total flood suppression system.

A smoke detector is not required over the release control panel as Chrysler Group LLC has determined

that this panel is not part of the building fire alarm system. However, if the AHJ requires this detector,

then it shall be wired (separate address) to the building fire alarm system, and not the release control

panel.

15.2 Offices

15.2.1 Construction

All office areas shall use non-combustible interior partitions, floors, ceilings, and wall coverings (flame

spread rating of 25 or less).

The entire office shall be cut-off from the warehouse area by a minimuim of a two (2) hour rated wall or

greater if specified by the AHJ and the local Building Code.

15.2.2 Fire Protection

All office areas shall be provided with wet pipe sprinklers. The design density shall not be less than .15

gpm per square feet for the most remote 2,500 square feet. Protection is also required above any

suspended ceiling if combustible construction or materials are present.

15.3 Warehouse Carousels

15.3.1 General

Carousels are motorized and retrieval systems that revolve around a fixed base.

They have two long parallel sides connected by short round ends. Most carousels revolve in a horizontal

plane and are 8 to 10 feet high with 1 or 2 picking levels. The width of the bin spaces and containers is

generally uniform in size.

15.3.2 Fire Protection

- The area shall be designated “No Smoking.”

- The area shall be draft curtained (5 feet deep) from the remainder of the warehouse if ESFR

sprinklers are used to protect the warehouse.

- Approved smoke detector shall be installed at the ceiling level to shut down the carousel

movement. Where the operator can “see” the entire carousel and uses a “dead-person” type

control to transverse the carousel, detector are not required.

- Provide 1½-inch fire hoses to reach all areas of the carousel.

- Sprinkler protection at the ceiling designed for a density of .30 GPM per square foot over the

most remote 4,000 square feet.

- Two levels of in-rack sprinklers are required (generally). One level just above the first level

mezzanine and the other level at approximately one-half the distance from the floor to the

underside of the mezzanine.

- In-rack sprinklers shall be fed separately from the ceiling sprinklers and can be located between

carousel units.

- Sprinklers are needed interior to each carousel unit if the units do not have solid backs to

prevent flame spread.

- If sprinkler clearance above the top of the carousel exceeds 20 feet, then a solid non-

combustible barrier 3 to 10 feet above the carousels with sprinkler located below the barrier.

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- For prompt operation of the in-rack sprinklers, a continuous solid shield directly above the in-

rack sprinklers “running” the full length of the carousel shall be provided. This “heat

collecting” strip may be supported from the sprinkler piping.

- An eight-foot clear aisle shall be provided around the carousel unit.

15.4 Automatic Storage & Retrieval Systems - ASRS

Each ASRS system is unique; thus fire protection and construction guidelines shall be established after

consultation with GRC and Chrysler Security Services staff. In general, in-rack sprinkler protection as

well as “face” sprinklers are required as well as solid barriers.

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16.0 Rack Shelving

16.1 Solid and Slatted

Solid and slatted shelves shall not be utilized in rack storage. For purposes of this Standard, slatted

shelves are considered the same as solid shelves.

Solid shelves, in existing PDC locations, shall be removed and replaced with open wire grates that

provide adequate sprinkler water penetration.

16.2 Wire Mesh

All new shelving for all racks shall be open wire mesh to allow sprinkler water penetration into the racks.

The use of open metal mesh does not negate the need for in-rack sprinklers where required due to the

rack heights or multiple rows.

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17.0 Racking Categories and Fire Protection

17.1 Commodity Classification

The following are the insurance carrier guidelines for commodity classification. These classifications are

used to determine the correct sprinkler design. Generally PDC warehousing is considered “Plastic

Commodity” when designing a new warehouse.

- Class I: Essentially non-combustible commodities in light cardboard or paper packaging

materials. There should be no plastics in the product or packaging materials unless the inclusion

of the plastic does not change the overall combustibility of the commodity from the basic

definition. For example, a light plastic film wrapping around metal cans to replace a light paper

wrapping would be a significant change in the overall combustibility.

- Class II: Essentially non-combustible commodities in heavy corrugated cardboard or wood

packaging. There should be no plastics in the product or packaging material unless the

inclusion of the plastic does not change the overall combustibility of the commodity from the

basic definition. For example, small polystyrene foam corner blocks in the wood crating of a

piece of machinery would not require a change in the Class II classification.

- Class III: Commodities produced from ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper and natural

fibers in cartons with a limited amount of plastic in the product or in the packaging material.

However, the combined amounts of any such plastic in the product, packing, and container shall

not exceed 10% of either the volume or the weight of an individual commodity.

- High density, solid plastics shall not exceed 10% of the weight of the product or packaging

material (not including pallet).

- Cellular plastics shall not exceed 10% of the volume of the product or packaging material (not

including pallets).

NOTE: This does not mean that there could be 10% plastics in the entire warehouse, but that the

combination of packaging and product in individual loads could have up to 10% plastic.

- Class IV: This commodity classification encompasses the following products that have an

above-average rate-of-heat release. Plastic, Class I, II, or III commodities that contain more

than a negligible amount of plastics in the actual product or in the packaging material.

However, the combined amounts of any such plastics in the products, packing, and container

shall not exceed 25% or either the volume or the weight of an individual commodity, or a

configuration that presents an abnormal amount of exposed surfaces.

- High density, solid plastics shall not exceed 25% of the weight of the product or packaging

material (not including pallet).

- Cellular plastics shall not exceed 25% of the volume of the product or packaging material (not

including pallet). NOTE: This does not mean there could be 25% plastics in the entire

warehouse, but that the combined packaging and product in individual loads could have up to

25% plastic.

- There are two manufacturers of fire retardant treated, expanded plastic packaging material that

have been listed by FM as a Class IV commodity. The packaging material, an expanded

polyurethane, is injected into the carton to form around the product. If the product itself is a

Class I through III commodity, the carton containing the product and this packaging system

would be considered a Class IV commodity. The listed packaging systems are:

- Carpenter Packaging Company’s “Richguard IV Polyurethane Expanded Plastic

Material.”

- Sealed Air Corporation’s “Guardpak Polyurethane Expanded Plastic Packaging

Material.”

NFPA Standard No. 13 is then consulted after the commodity classification and storage

arrangements are determined to design the sprinkler systems, in-rack (if required), etc.

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17.2 Rack Types

This Standard refers to the following rack classification. Any deviations from these classes shall be

referred to Chrysler Security Services staff and the PDC Security Management.

- Single Row

- Double Row

- Multiple Row

- Portable

- Bin

- Palletized

17.3 Fire Protection Requirements

The following information is required to determine the most economic and practical fire protection for

any rack storage situation:

- Building height and clearance above the top of storage to sprinkler deflectors.

- Maximum Anticipated Storage Height.

- Commodity description and classification.

- Type of storage handling, i.e.; clamp truck, automatic stacker, etc.

- Type of packaging (cartoned, uncartoned, encapsulated, etc.).

- Aisle width.

- Shelves.

- Number of storage tiers.

- Available water supplies.

- Sprinkler system type (wet or dry).

Once the information is obtained, proper design can be obtained. General guidelines are not part of the

scope of this Standard. The above information is required and then after discussion with Corporate and

GRC a protection scheme is designed.

Single and double row rack storage to 15 feet with plastic commodities and mesh shelves do not require

in-rack sprinklers when stored under an ESFR or 0.60-gpm design sprinkler system.

Single and double row rack storage to 20 feet with plastic commodities and mesh shelves do not require

in-rack sprinkler when stored under an ESFR.

Single, double and multiple row rack storage up to 25 feet with plastic commodities and mesh shelves

does not require in-rack sprinklers when stored under an ESFR sprinkler system.

Portable, bin and palletized storage up to 15 feet can be stored under a 0.60-gpm design or ESFR

Portable, bin and palletized storage up to 20 feet can be stored under an ESFR sprinkler system.

All expanded plastic (urethane) will require in-rack sprinklers at every tier of rack storage.

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18.0 Emergency Lighting/Exit Sign Illumination

18.1 Emergency Lights

18.1.1 Standards

NFPA No. 101 (Life Safety), OSHA 1910.37 (Means of Egress), NFPA No. 70 (Electric Code)

18.1.2 Requirements

All industrial occupancies shall have emergency lights except those occupied only during daylight hours

with adequate outside illumination (windows/skylights). The means of egress within a building shall be

illuminated by the lighting system. When emergency lighting is provided by a generator a delay of not

more than 10 seconds is allowed from power failure to generator start.

Lighting shall be arranged to maintain not less than 1 foot-candle for a period of 1½ hours in the event of

power failure without the voltage dropping more than 87.5% of normal.

Battery operated lights shall use approved rechargeable batteries. Lead acid batteries are not acceptable.

Lighting systems shall be designed so that the failure of any one lighting unit does not leave any space in

darkness on the access path.

18.2 Exit Sign Illumination

18.2.1 Requirements

Every exit sign shall be continuously illuminated. Externally and internally lighted signs shall be visible

in both normal and emergency modes.

Externally illuminated signs shall be lighted by not less than 5 foot-candles.

Internally illuminated signs shall be the equivalent of an externally lit sign.

Self-luminous (radioactive) signs shall not be utilized.

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19.0 Miscellaneous

19.1 Metal Halide Lamps

Metal Halide Lamps – 400 watt only in continuously operating systems, (operating 24 hours per day and

7 days per week) must be turned off once per week for at least 15 minutes or provided with a

manufacturer approved cover or approved bulb to prevent a broken filament from causing a fire.

19.2 Evacuation Systems

Evacuations tomes shall have a sound level at least 15 dB above the ambient sound level or 5 dB above

the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds whichever is greater, measured 5 feet

above the floor. The sound level shall not exceed 115 dB.

Emergency evacuation systems shall be capable of producing three distinct tones:

Fire/evacuation – Provide three (3) 0.5 seconds tones spaced 0.5 seconds apart followed by a

1.5 second pause. This pattern must be repeated for at least three (3) minutes.

Take Cover/Seek Shelter – Provide a continuous bi-tone (high/low) oscillation for at least three

(3) minutes.

All Clear/Recall – Provide a continuous signal-tone for at least one (1) minute.

The ability to provide a 4th

tone must be provided as a shelter in place tone

All tones must be manually selectable form the head end. These tones must be distinct and not used for

any other plant signaling systems.

Exposed wiring for horns and speakers as well as any amplifier boxes must be run in rigid conduit from

the device up to the bottom chord of ceiling truss. Wiring may then run in bridle rings or cable trays such

that there is nor sagging below the bottom cord of the truss. The distance between bridle rings shall not

exceed 10 feet. In office area exposed wire shall be run in IMT up to the suspended ceiling.

Testing of the completed system shall be done with representatives from Plant Engineering, Chrysler

Security Services. The local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) involvement shall be determined on a

plant by plant basis by Plant Management. A sound meter shall be utilized for all speaker testing.

19.3 Platforms

Platforms (solid and/or grated flooring):

Platforms that are 36-inches or higher above finished floor and wider than 48 inches shall be protected by

one of the following methods:

a) An approved skirting method around the perimeter that prevents any storage to be introduced

below the platform.

b) Automatic sprinkler protection designed to provide a minimum density of 0.30-gpm per square

feet over the most remote 4,000 square feet (or entire platform area) plus 500-gpm hose stream

allowance for platforms up to six-feet in height. Platforms six-feet and over in height shall have

sprinkler protection designed to provide a minimum density of 0.60-gpm per square feet over

the most remote 4,000 square feet (or entire platform area) plus 500-gpm hose stream allowance

or as stated by the Corporate Fire Prevention Engineer.

Standard 106 53

An approved skirting method shall be composed of one of the following:

a) Sheet metal panels attached around the perimeter by fasteners such as bolts, screws, clips, etc.

Panels shall be able to be removed for a visual inspection and cleaning of any debris that may

collect in the area below the platform.

b) Horizontal metal bars (such as Unistrut) or framework attached to the platform’s vertical

supports and spaced a maximum of 12-inches between horizontal metal bars. Metal bars shall be

attached by a method where access is available for cleaning any debris under the platform.

A process above the platform that involves flammable or combustible liquids requires automatic

sprinkler protection to be installed regardless of platform height.

Platforms less than 36-inches in height, not utilizing flammable or combustible liquids, shall be arranged

for visual management and cleaning but will not require skirting or automatic sprinkler protection unless

required by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

19.4 Air Conditioning Replacement Fluid (HFO-1234yf)

HFO-1234yf characteristics:

1. Gaseous

2. Clear

3. Slight Odor

4. Flammable Gas Under Pressure

5. Ignition Temperature 761 degrees F (405 degrees C)

6. Explosive Limits 6.2 % - 12.3 %

7. Vapor heavier than air (vapor density 4)

8. NFPA Hazard Classification – Health 2, Flammability 4

All canisters of HFO-1234yf shall be stored inside a flammable liquid room or an approved flammable

liquid cabinet.

19.5 Rubber Tire Storage

Rubber tires are stored in Canadian Depots in an interlaced (see drawings) fashion using portable racks

(palletiers) to a height of 20 feet. Tires are generally not stored in US Depots.

This section is a general summary of NFPA No. 13 on rubber tire storage. The definition section of CFS

106 has information on rubber tire storage.

The arrangement of storage is vital to the sprinkler design density. Drawings of the various storage

arrangements and racks are included at the end of section 19.3.

NFPA 13 and any applicable IRI Interpretive guides must be utilized for the protection of rubber tire

storage in Chrysler Group LLC National and Field Depots.

Storage Using Standard Spray Sprinklers

Pyramid piles on side up to 5 feet- .19gpm/2000 sq. ft.

Tires on tread on floor 5-12 feet- .3gpm/2500 sq. ft.

Portable racks on side storage up to 5 feet. - .19 gpm/2000 sq. ft.

5-20 feet- see NFPA

20-25 feet- .6 gpm/5000 sq. ft.

Standard 106 54

Storage Using ESFR Sprinkler Protection

On side, on tread, portable racks- up to 25 feet storage in a 30 feet building – design 12 heads at 50 psi

up to 25 feet in a 35 feet building- design 12 heads at 75 psi

Laced tires in portable racks up to 25 feet in a 30 feet building- design 20 heads at 75 psi

In buildings used for tire storage the required sprinkler protection shall extend 15 feet beyond the

perimeter of the tire storage area.

Refer all tire storage over 25 feet to this office for review and development of applicable protection

recommendations

Inside small fire hose stations must be provided for final extinguishment of rubber tires.

Column steel protection is required when on floor or on side storage in portable racks are over 15 feet.

This requirement can be waived if ceiling protection can provide both a .90 gpm/sq ft. density over the

most remote 3000 sq. ft. and a .6 gpm per sq. feet density over the most remote 5000 sq. ft. using high

temperature sprinkler heads. This protection based on the type of column can be a one- (1) hour rated

coating or sidewall sprinklers at the 15 feet level.

Pile sizes shall be limited to 2000 square feet with a minimum 8 feet aisle for manual fire fighting.