AS 2118.3-2010 Automatic fire sprinkler systems, Part 3: Deluge systems
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 2118.3-1997 Automatic fire sprinkler systems, Part 3: Deluge systems
Draft Designation: DR 08134This Standard is based on established industry practice for providing the most appropriate protection to special hazards encountered in modern society. Sources used by the committee include research and experience in several countries including the UK and USA. The technical content is essentially identical with the previous 1997 edition. A Foreword has been added covering deluge system design methodology.
The AS 2118 suite of sprinkler Standards has been restructured into two groups: Systems (AS 2118 series) and Component (AS 4118 series). The complete series comprises the following:
AS
2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems
2118.1 Part 1: General systems
2118.2 Part 2: Drencher systems
2118.3 Part 3: Deluge systems (this Standard)
2118.4 Part 4: Sprinkler systems for accommodation buildings not exceeding four storeys in height
2118.5 Part 5: Home fire sprinkler systems
2118.6 Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings
4118 Fire sprinkler systems
4118.1.1 Part 1.1: Components—Sprinklers and sprayers
4118.1.2 Part 1.2: Components—Alarm valves (wet)
4118.1.3 Part 1.3: Components—Water motor alarms
4118.1.4 Part 1.4: Components—Valve monitors
4118.1.5 Part 1.5: Components—Deluge and pre-action valves
4118.1.6 Part 1.6: Components—Stop valves and non-return valves
4118.1.7 Part 1.7: Components—Alarms valves (dry)
4118.1.8 Part 1.8: Components—Pressure-reducing valves
4118.2.1 Part 2.1: Piping—General
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
Notes in this Standard are advisory only.
First published as AS 2118.3-1997. Second edition 2010.This Standard specifies requirements for the design and installation of deluge fire sprinkler systems within buildings, with or without foam concentrate induction.
These systems are not suitable for use on materials that will react violently with water (e.g. metallic sodium), or which produce hazardous materials by reacting with water, or on fires involving electrical equipment where the electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing agent is of first importance.
Water spray deluge systems employing medium or high velocity sprayer nozzles are not covered by this Standard.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: System Classification And Design
Section 3: Foam/Water Deluge Systems
Section 4: Components
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
Association of Consulting Engineers Australia; Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Industry Group; Australian Institute of Building Surveyors; 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; Testing Interests (Australia).
