Table of Contents

1 -  AS 4118.1.7:1996 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - COMPONENTS - ALARM VALVES (DRY)
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 - SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 NEW DESIGNS AND INNOVATIONS
6 -  1.3 DEEMED TO SATISFY
6 -  1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 -  1.5 DEFINITIONS
7 -  1.5.1 Anti- reseat latch-
7 -  1.5.2 Automatic drain valve
7 -  1.5.3 Dry alarm valve
7 -  1.5.4 Regulatory authority-
8 -  SECTION 2 - REQUIREMENTS
8 -  2.1 NOMINALSIZE
8 -  2.2 CONNECTIONS
8 -  2.3 RATED WORKINGPRESSURES
8 -  2.4 BODIES AND COVERS
8 -  2.5 STRENGTH
9 -  2.6 DRAINS
9 -  2.7 ACCESS FOR MAINTENANCE
9 -  2.8 CONNECTIONS
9 -  2.9 COMPONENTS
11 -  2.10 NON- METALLIC COMPONENTS (excluding gaskets and seals)
11 -  2.11 SEALING ASSEMBLY ELEMENTS
12 -  2.12 CLEARANCES
12 -  2.13 OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE
13 -  2.14 HYDRAULIC FRICTION LOSS
13 -  TABLE 1
13 -  REQUIRED FLOW RATES FOR PRESSURE
13 -  DROP DETERMINATION
13 -  2. 15 LEAKAGE
14 -  2.16 ENDURANCE TEST
15 -  SECTION 3 - TEST METHODS
15 -  3.1 SPRING AND DIAPHRAGM TEST
15 -  3.2 AIR-OVEN AGEING FOR NON-METALLIC COMPONENTS (excluding gaskets and seals)
15 -  3.3 WARM WATER AGEING FOR NON-METALLIC COMPONENTS (excluding gaskets and seals)
16 -  3.4 SEALING ELEMENT TEST
16 -  3.5 HYDRAULIC FRICTION LOSS TEST AND ENDURANCE TEST
16 -  3.6 VALVE LEAKAGE AND DEFORMATION TEST
17 -  3.7 BODY STRENGTH TEST
17 -  3.8 OPERATIONAL TEST
18 -  3.9 ANTI-RESEATING TEST
18 -  3.10 FIRE EXPOSURE TEST
19 -  3.11 QUICK RELEASE TEST
23 -  SECTION 4 - MARKING
23 -  4.1 GENERAL
23 -  4.2 BODY MARKINGS
23 -  SECTION 5 - INSTRUCTION CHARTS

Abstract

Specifies the requirements for the construction of dry alarm valves for use in fire sprinkler systems.

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 Limited
National Fire Industry Association
Property Council of Australia
Testing Interests (Australia)

To view or download a copy of the reconfirmation notice please go to the reconfirmation link near the top of this page.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performance of alarm valves (dry) for fire sprinkler systems.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 10-07-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	FP-004
Supersedes	DR 95134