AS 4118.1.7-1996 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.7: Components - Alarm valves (dry)
Standards Australia
Reconfirmed by: AS 4118.1.7-1996 Rec:2013 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.7: Components - Alarm valves (dry)
This Standard is the result of a consensus among representatives on the joint committee to produce it as an Australian Standard.
The revisions to AS 2118 include Standards Australia’s requirements to keep product and installation Standards separate. When complete the series will comprise:
AS
2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems
Part 1: Standard
Part 2: Wall wetting sprinklers (Drenchers)
Part 3: Deluge
Part 4: Residential
Part 5: Domestic
Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant
Part 9: Piping support and installation
Part 10: Approval documentation
4118 Fire sprinkler systems
Part 1.1: Components — Sprinklers and sprayers
Part 1.2: Components — Alarm valves (wet)
Part 1.3: Components — Water motor alarms
Part 1.4: Components — Valve monitors
Part 1.5: Components — Deluge and pre-action valves
Part 1.6: Components — Stop valves and non-return valves
Part 1.7: Components — Alarm valves (dry)
Part 1.8: Components — Pressure reducing valves
Part 1.9: Components — Accelerators and exhausters
Part 2.1: Piping — General
ISO 6182 has been drawn on for the development of this Standard and the assistance received is hereby acknowledged.
Specifies the requirements for the construction of dry alarm valves for use in fire sprinkler systems. Reconfirmed: 2013-07-10 First published as AS 4118.1.7-1996.
This Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performance of alarm valves (dry) for fire sprinkler systems.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Requirements
Section 3: Test Methods
Section 4: Marking
Section 5: Instruction Charts
Automatic Sprinkler Installations.
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