Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2118.8-1997 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - MINOR MODIFICATIONS
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 -  1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 -  1.4 DEFINITIONS
6 -  1.4.1 Minor modification
7 -  SECTION 2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
7 -  2.1 PERSONNEL
7 -  2.2 SPRINKLERS
7 -  2.2.1 Additional sprinklers
7 -  2.2.2 Compatibility
7 -  2.2.3 Special sprinklers
7 -  2.2.4 Spacing and location
7 -  2.2.5 Escutcheon plates
7 -  2.2.6 Spare sprinklers
7 -  2.3 PIPE AND FITTINGS
7 -  2.4 PIPE SIZING
7 -  2.5 PIPE SUPPORT
7 -  2.6 BLOCK PLAN
8 -  SECTION 3 PARTICULAR RQUIREMENTS
8 -  3.1 LIGHT HAZARD CLASS SYSTEMS
8 -  3.1.1 Pipe sizes
8 -  3.1.2 Limitations
8 -  3.2 ORDINARY HAZARD CLASS SYSTEMS
8 -  3.2.1 Pipe sizes
8 -  3.2.2 Limitations
9 -  3.3 GRIDDED SYSTEMS
10 -  SECTION 4 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN A SYSTEM IS RENDERED INOPERATIVE
10 -  4.1 PRECAUTIONS
10 -  4.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Abstract

Sets out requirements covering minor modifications to existing sprinkler systems of light or ordinary hazard classification, such as the removal, alteration or addition of sprinklers, or the modification or addition of ranges and distribution pipes of limited size.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee FP-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 14 June 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-004:

Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants Australia
Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Bulky Goods Retailers Association
Consult Australia
Consumers Federation of Australia
Department of Defence (Australia)
Department of Human Services (Victoria)
Engineers Australia
Fire Protection Association Australia
Independent Chairperson
Insurance Council of Australia
National Fire Industry Association
Property Council of Australia
Testing Interests (Australia)


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Scope

This Standard sets out the requirements and limitations pertaining to minor modifications which may be required to existing light hazard and ordinary hazard automatic sprinkler systems only. Modifications to high hazard, wall-wetting, deluge, residential and domestic systems are subject to design analysis before work commences and are not covered by this Standard.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 11-07-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	FP-004
Supersedes	DR 96043