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FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Protection
Fire Protection Design encompasses all the aspects of the vast experience of our principle designer, good design philosophies & engineering practices.
DKnapp Fire Design have the capabilities, resources and experience to design a variety of fire protections systems as listed below. We allow for separate reflected ceiling plans, piping layouts, full hydraulic calculations (Hyena), noded plans & piping schematic drawing & a minimum one building section, as required by statutorily codes.
The fire sprinkler system design incorporates reflected ceiling sprinkler head spacing's, co-ordination with lighting / AC diffusers on a separate drawing utilizing the supplied architectural reflected ceiling plans, electrical consultants lighting layouts & air conditioning contractor diffuser locations (if available or otherwise using the AC consultants drawings). Ceiling obstructions must be taken into account when spacing fire sprinkler heads.
DKnapp Fire Design have the capabilities, resources and experience to design a variety of fire protections systems as listed below. We allow for separate reflected ceiling plans, piping layouts, full hydraulic calculations (Hyena), noded plans & piping schematic drawing & a minimum one building section, as required by statutorily codes.
The fire sprinkler system design incorporates reflected ceiling sprinkler head spacing's, co-ordination with lighting / AC diffusers on a separate drawing utilizing the supplied architectural reflected ceiling plans, electrical consultants lighting layouts & air conditioning contractor diffuser locations (if available or otherwise using the AC consultants drawings). Ceiling obstructions must be taken into account when spacing fire sprinkler heads.
Concealed space and exposed piping layouts, co-coordinating with plumbing, air conditioning ducting, electrical cable trays, structural beams (obstructions), by using AutoCAD file overlays of the supplied drawings by other contractors. All in accordance with the applicable statutorily codes and project specification.
Selecting of water supplies forms a critical part of any fire sprinkler design, either towns main, private reservoirs, fire pumps & fire water tanks, DKnapp Fire Design can assist with this aspect of the design, recommending the most efficient solution.
We provide a document transmittal, clearly showings each drawing / full hydraulic calculations issued (including the calculation results, isometrics & floor plans with all node points indicated), the transmittal document has a complete history of revisions issued, on each issue date (provided in PDF format).
We can supply upfront detailed quotation for the type of sprinkler system design (examples shown below) on request, so the client is fully aware of the scope of works allowed in our quotation;
Selecting of water supplies forms a critical part of any fire sprinkler design, either towns main, private reservoirs, fire pumps & fire water tanks, DKnapp Fire Design can assist with this aspect of the design, recommending the most efficient solution.
We provide a document transmittal, clearly showings each drawing / full hydraulic calculations issued (including the calculation results, isometrics & floor plans with all node points indicated), the transmittal document has a complete history of revisions issued, on each issue date (provided in PDF format).
We can supply upfront detailed quotation for the type of sprinkler system design (examples shown below) on request, so the client is fully aware of the scope of works allowed in our quotation;
Road & Rail Tunnels Fire Protection System Design
The design of Road and Rail Tunnel Fire Protection System is unique for each system, depending the tunnel usage and what Australian Standards & International codes are adopted, and on the local Fire Brigade requirements. Usually there is a multi level design process consisting of 6 levels (Concept, Preliminary, Detailed, Final, Construction, As Built) consisting of drawings & a design report per discipline involved
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Road Tunnel - an automatic (with a manual override) deluge fire protection system is utilized, using a linear type Fire Detection system to activate the deluge system. A combined main feeding for fire deluge / fire hydrant / fire hose reel system is used, with a grade 1 type water supply usually from both ends of the tunnel, for redundancy in event of a combined main or water supply failure. The design of these system is very complex, and generally complies to AS2118.1, 3 & 6, AS2419, AS 2441, AS2444 & AS 2941 requirements, and incorporating some parts of NFPA & Factory Mutual Codes. Liner Heat detection system, public address system (PA), emergency warning & intercom system (EWIS), fire alarm panel (FIP) and system mimic panel located in the tunnel control room.
Particular attention must be taken in the waste water sump pits, where waste water / fuel / debris is collected, that can build up explosive level of gases, where detection is a critical element in the design, and a foam water deluge system is utilized to douse the entire fluid surface level once the explosive gas concentration get too high, and quell any fires that occur.
Particular attention must be taken in the waste water sump pits, where waste water / fuel / debris is collected, that can build up explosive level of gases, where detection is a critical element in the design, and a foam water deluge system is utilized to douse the entire fluid surface level once the explosive gas concentration get too high, and quell any fires that occur.
Rail Tunnels - a fire hydrant & fire hose reel system is utilized. A combined main with a grade 2 water supply usually from both ends of the tunnel, for redundancy in event of a catastrophic failure. The design of these system is complex, and generally complies to AS2118.6, AS2419, AS 2441, AS2444 & AS 2941 requirements, and incorporating some parts of NFPA & Factory Mutual Codes.
Underground Busports - the fire protection system can comprise of Sprinkler, Deluge, Fire Detection, Fire Hydrant, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Extinguishers, Gaseous Fire Systems to critical electrical areas, systems can be utilized.
Westg Fire system usually use a combined main with a grade 2 water supply from fire pumps and fire water tanks (depending on the type of system sued for the project). The design of these system is complex, and generally complies to AS2118.6, AS2419, AS 2441, AS2444 & AS 2941 requirements, and incorporating some parts of NFPA & Factory Mutual Codes.
Underground Busports - the fire protection system can comprise of Sprinkler, Deluge, Fire Detection, Fire Hydrant, Fire Hose Reel, Fire Extinguishers, Gaseous Fire Systems to critical electrical areas, systems can be utilized.
Westg Fire system usually use a combined main with a grade 2 water supply from fire pumps and fire water tanks (depending on the type of system sued for the project). The design of these system is complex, and generally complies to AS2118.6, AS2419, AS 2441, AS2444 & AS 2941 requirements, and incorporating some parts of NFPA & Factory Mutual Codes.
Commercial Fire Sprinkler System Design
Usually ordinary hazard type classifications to AS2118, the fire sprinkler design is dependent on the hazard / building classification as defined the Building Code of Australia. Fire system water supplies are directly dependent on the hazard classification.Examples - Warehouses, Shopping Centers, Car Parks, Office Buildings, Hospitals, Hotels, Medical Clinics, Sporting Arena's.
Residential Fire Sprinkler System Design
Typically light hazard or residential classification to AS 2118, utilizing special fire sprinkler heads, at spacing specified on the manufacturers data sheets. Care must be taken when selecting the fire sprinkler head for the risk, taking into consideration the sprinkler orifice size, flow & pressure requirement for the selected head for the spacing. Care must be taken where obstruction under the ceiling occur, to obtain the manufacturers spray patterns.Examples - Apartment Towers, Residential complex's, Aged Care Facilities, Nursing Homes, Retirement Villages.
Warehouse Rack or High Piled Storage Fire Sprinkler System Design
High hazard fire sprinkler protection to AS2118, is dependent on the goods being stored and whether high pile storage or racking is adopted by the client, this determines the design density and sprinkler heads to be selected.
Where racking is being used, there are special large drop sprinkler heads that can be installed at roof level only, thus no requiring in rack sprinkler protection, or in some circumstances additional in-rack protection is required, this is dependent on the stored product and the type of shelving utilized.
The selection of the fire sprinkler heads is critical, and is dependent on the stored goods, stacking heights and storage method (either racking or pallet stacked storage).Examples - Warehouses, bulk storage facilities, Bunning's Stores.
Where racking is being used, there are special large drop sprinkler heads that can be installed at roof level only, thus no requiring in rack sprinkler protection, or in some circumstances additional in-rack protection is required, this is dependent on the stored product and the type of shelving utilized.
The selection of the fire sprinkler heads is critical, and is dependent on the stored goods, stacking heights and storage method (either racking or pallet stacked storage).Examples - Warehouses, bulk storage facilities, Bunning's Stores.
Domestic Fire Sprinkler System Design
This design utilizes special fire sprinkler heads, with similar requirements of a residential system (see above) to AS2118.Examples - Private residences.
Fire Protection System Design using International Codes
Typically the FMG (Factory Mutual Global) or NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes are widely utiliesed in Australia. These codes have very specific requirements for the type of sprinkler head selection + spacings, and fire hydrant system requirements.To comply to DFES (Departement of Fire Emergency Service (state specific requirements must be used)) the fire hydrant connection and booster arrangements must be with the local Australian Standard & fire brigade requirements, so care has to be taken to dovetail both codes & local fire brigade requirements into the design, and to provide suitable connections for the local fire brigade appliances (this varies from state to state).
Approval must be sought from both the local fire brigade + the relevant Internation code representative, prior to order any equipment.
Approval must be sought from both the local fire brigade + the relevant Internation code representative, prior to order any equipment.
Combined Fire Sprinkler System Design
Is a fire protection incorporating both fire sprinklers / fire hydrant / fire hose reel systems to AS2118.6, then specific piping/valve arrangements must be employed as specified in the statutory codes. The fire system water supplies must be capable of meeting both system requirements simultaneously for the required durations as specified in the Australian Standards.Examples - Shopping Centers, Apartment Towers, Office Towers.
Hydraulic Calculations
DKnapp Fire Design utilizes full hydraulic calculations using Hyena, to determine the fire protection system flow and pressure demand requirements based on job specific requirements.
The full calculation report is submitted with node drawings for approval prior to pipe fabrication & are included in the Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
The full calculation report is submitted with node drawings for approval prior to pipe fabrication & are included in the Operations & Maintenance Manuals.
Fire System Water Supplies
Town's Main - The water authority towns main can be utilized if sufficient flow and pressures are available at all times (this will require towns main testing & advise/approval from the water supply authority prior to commencing design. Flow tests are required to prove available flows and pressure by a certified testing agency.
Fire Pumps & Tanks - When town's mains cannot supply the required flows and pressure, or the grade of water supply as specified by the statutorily codes, then fire pumps and fire water storage tanks are required. The fire pump sizing & water storage capacity is dependent on the fire system calculations that determine the system demand requirements.
Water Conservation should be a high priority and adopt suitable procedures not to waste water when carrying out commissioning & routine testing. Especially yearly (annual as specified by AS1851) testing that uses the annubar flow testing facility, so the system can be tested Fire Sprinklers (@ 125%) and were Fire Hydrants are utilized (@ 150%) for a minimum duration to achieve a stable results (usual tests at a minimum 4 test points can take approx. 10 minutes).
Fire Pumps & Tanks - When town's mains cannot supply the required flows and pressure, or the grade of water supply as specified by the statutorily codes, then fire pumps and fire water storage tanks are required. The fire pump sizing & water storage capacity is dependent on the fire system calculations that determine the system demand requirements.
Water Conservation should be a high priority and adopt suitable procedures not to waste water when carrying out commissioning & routine testing. Especially yearly (annual as specified by AS1851) testing that uses the annubar flow testing facility, so the system can be tested Fire Sprinklers (@ 125%) and were Fire Hydrants are utilized (@ 150%) for a minimum duration to achieve a stable results (usual tests at a minimum 4 test points can take approx. 10 minutes).
Where fire pumps & fire water are involved, the annubar waste pipes are arranged to take the test water back equally into each of the fire water tanks (to obtain the correct results), without disturbing the suction or air rating the fire water tank (as this may create pump suction issues known as cavitation, making the results incorrect).
Where diesel fire pumps are utilised, care must be taken for the noise generated when the pumps are operating, especially in residential areas. Nosie attenuation measure must be used to minimise the external noise to the specified levels or less.
Where towns main only supplies are utilized, the waste water is usually sent to storm water waste, and cannot be reticulated or reused.
For any additional information or project queries, please go to our Contact Us page or at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au
Where diesel fire pumps are utilised, care must be taken for the noise generated when the pumps are operating, especially in residential areas. Nosie attenuation measure must be used to minimise the external noise to the specified levels or less.
Where towns main only supplies are utilized, the waste water is usually sent to storm water waste, and cannot be reticulated or reused.
For any additional information or project queries, please go to our Contact Us page or at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au
Fire Detection Design
DKnapp Fire Design is a design business specializing in providing drafting services and design packages to the Fire Industry. Our principle designer has many years experience in Fire Detection and Emergency Warning systems, Code and Standard compliance.
DKnapp Fire Design has past experience in Design Management and Project Management on large private and government funded construction projects throughout Australia. DKnapp Fire Design believes that efficiency in design is the overall key to a successful outcome to the projects deliverables and profitability.Having contributed expertise on such a broad portfolio of projects with some of the industries well known organizations, and successfully completed educational and training to compliment the many years of service, DKnapp Fire Design can offer extensive knowledge in
DKnapp Fire Design has past experience in Design Management and Project Management on large private and government funded construction projects throughout Australia. DKnapp Fire Design believes that efficiency in design is the overall key to a successful outcome to the projects deliverables and profitability.Having contributed expertise on such a broad portfolio of projects with some of the industries well known organizations, and successfully completed educational and training to compliment the many years of service, DKnapp Fire Design can offer extensive knowledge in
- complete design management from Preliminary stages through to Project Handover.
- Consult on a variety of fire industry topics.
- Extensive product knowledge and supplier networks.
- Assist with workload backlog.
- Contribute to business cost savings through efficiencies in all design areas.
- By understanding project requirements and employing a rigorous quality control plan DKnapp Fire Design can assist your team in producing timely and competent productivity.
Services Include: (Note that all designs/ work are produced using latest AutoCAD software)
- Preliminary designs through to hand over stage designs for Addressable and Conventional Fire
- Detection Systems and Emergency Warning Systems.
- Compliant designs i.e. AS1670, AS1668
- Client/ Consultant request tailored designs
- Fire alarm block plans and evacuation plans
- Inspection and Test Records and System user manuals procurement
- Supplier liaising for specified products •Consultative & Tendering Services (confidentiality agreement required)
Please contact DKnapp Fire Design today for a consultation on how efficient designs can save you time and money and achieve that professional reputation from all your clients.Thank you for your time and I look forward to assisting you and your associates in the very near future.For any additional information or project queries, please go to our Contact Us page or at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au
Consultancy & Audits
Fire Protection System Consultancy Design
DKnapp Fire Design can provide Fire Protection System Consultancy Service, including fire protection system design (including building and hazard classifications as defined by the Building Code of Australia), tender drawings, project specifications documentation, proposed project budgets, tender documentation & contractor's tender analysis & recommendations.
We have worked on a variety of new projects and existing buildings/sites (where a site survey is always completed, prior to design to ascertain what fire protection systems are in place that can be utilized in the new design). With our principle designer's experience, we can provide a complete service, for a very reasonable fee, on time and on budget.
We have worked on a variety of new projects and existing buildings/sites (where a site survey is always completed, prior to design to ascertain what fire protection systems are in place that can be utilized in the new design). With our principle designer's experience, we can provide a complete service, for a very reasonable fee, on time and on budget.
We provide a confidential consultancy service, and all information gathered throughout the consultancy design, remains the client's property, and will not disclosed to anyone without prior written permission.
Our consultancy design includes for checking of the proposed design prior to manufacturer installation (including calculations review) visits during and on completion of the installation of the fire protection system, regular reports, witnessing commissioning & reviewing all final documentation (i.e. Operations and Maintenance Manuals, AS Built drawings), as required by the client.
Our consultancy design includes for checking of the proposed design prior to manufacturer installation (including calculations review) visits during and on completion of the installation of the fire protection system, regular reports, witnessing commissioning & reviewing all final documentation (i.e. Operations and Maintenance Manuals, AS Built drawings), as required by the client.
Existing Fire protection Audits
DKnapp Fire Design can provide existing Fire Protection System Audits. We would carry out a site inspection, checking all aspects of any existing fire protection systems & review any perceived hazards and statutory requirements.
Existing fire protection systems—then make recommendations for any modifications to meet the current statutory codes, best industry practices & current innovations.
New fire protection systems—make recommendations for the new fire protection systems to meet the current statutory codes, best industry practices.
New fire protection systems—make recommendations for the new fire protection systems to meet the current statutory codes, best industry practices.
Always recommending the best fire protection system for the client's property, taking into account the proposed usage, and possible future uses, for the best and most economic system suitable for the project.
We provide a confidential audit service, and all information gathered throughout the audit process, remains the client's property, and will not be disclosed to anyone without prior written permission.
On completion of any outstanding non-conformances, a site inspection would be required to verify completed works is compliant to recommendations & code requirements. We can then issue a letter stating that the current fire protection system is compliant to all statutory code requirements to our client.
For any additional information or project queries, please go to our Contact Us page or at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au
We provide a confidential audit service, and all information gathered throughout the audit process, remains the client's property, and will not be disclosed to anyone without prior written permission.
On completion of any outstanding non-conformances, a site inspection would be required to verify completed works is compliant to recommendations & code requirements. We can then issue a letter stating that the current fire protection system is compliant to all statutory code requirements to our client.
For any additional information or project queries, please go to our Contact Us page or at admin@dknappfiredesign.com.au