SECTION 10522 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: Fire extinguishers and cabinets including necessary accessories. B. Related Sections: 1. 09900 - Painting 2. 10400 - Identifying Devices 3. 15300 - Fire Protection 1.02 SUBMITTALS: A. Product Data: Properly identified product data for fire extinguisher cabinets, mounting brackets and fire extinguishers. B. Shop Drawings: 1. Shop and erection drawings for review indicating materials, dimensions, fasteners, and installation methods. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Comply with applicable standards of: 1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 2. Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities - State Requirements for Educational Facilities - 1997 (SREF). B. Equipment, accessories, materials, and quality of construction shall have a 5 year warranty against defects. C. Fire extinguishers for "Low Hazard Areas" shall be in fire extinguisher cabinets. 1.04 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL: A. Manufacturer: Provide equipment manufactured by one manufacturer except where otherwise noted, uniform throughout as to method and type of construction used. B. Nameplates: Identify the manufacturer with appropriate nameplates, UL labels, manufacturer's labels, and model Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-1
numbers. C. Pack each extinguisher with a hanging bracket acceptable for wall mounting with a latching metal, retainer strap around the cylinder, ready for installation, in a sturdy cardboard box labeled to identify contents fully when delivered to the site. D. Store product in manufacturer's original protective packaging in a dry protected space until installed. E. State Fire Marshall Tag Requirements: Size 2-1/4" x 5 1/4". 1. Notice not to remove. 2. Serial number of extinguisher and type of extinguisher. 3. Name of person who serviced the extinguisher. 4. Permit number of person who serviced the extinguisher. 5. Type of service performed. 6. Month and year the service was performed. 1.05 WARRANTY A. Provide a 5-year warranty against defects for equipment, accessories, materials and quality of construction. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. Fire Extinguishers: 1. Dry Chemical Type: a. General Fire Extinguisher Corp. b. Larsen's, MP and DC series. c. Potter Roemer, 3000 and 3300 series. d. J-L Industries, Cosmic and Galaxy series. 2. Carbon Dioxide Type: a. General Fire Extinguisher Corp. b. Larsen's, CD Series. c. Potter Roemer, 3400 series. d. J-L Industries, Sentinel series. B. Fire Extinguisher Cabinets, aluminum: 1. Larsen's: Architectural series. 2. Potter Roemer: Alta series. 3. J-L Industries: Academy series. Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-2
C. Extinguisher Brackets: 1. General Fire Extinguisher Corp. Model MVCP-5. 2. Accepted equivalent. 2.02 EQUIPMENT A. Fire Extinguisher Cabinets and Supports: 1. Fire extinguishers in "Low Hazard Areas" shall be contained in an aluminum, fully recessed fire extinguisher cabinet. 2. Fire extinguisher brackets for ABC type models shall be provided in places where cabinets are not called for. B. Fire Extinguishers: Dry chemical and ABC type multi-purpose with fog nozzle attached to a hose. 1. Types of Fire Extinguishers: a. Hazardous Areas: 4A-60BC. 1) Woodworking shops. 2) Storage rooms where paper products are stored. 3) Class C fire areas. b. Flammable Areas: (Sodium Bicarbonate) 40BC. 1) Kitchens. 2) Boiler rooms. 3) Science laboratories. 4) Automotive shops. 5) Air handling rooms. 6) Flammable storage areas. c. Low Hazard Areas: 2A-10BC. 1) Hallways and remaining rooms. 2) Class A or B fire areas. d. Electronic Lab Areas: (Carbon Dioxide) Type C, 10BC. 2. For use where wall brackets are specified (Hazardous Areas): a. The extinguisher shall be a multi-purpose, dry chemical stored pressure type with a corrosionresistant reusable metal cylinder with a durable red finish. b. The extinguisher shall have a squeeze type valve, Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-3
handle, and operating lever of corrosion-resistant metal having no plastic parts. c. The extinguisher shall have a valve locking pin with a pull ring at one end of stainless steel or hard aluminum and shall not be removable without breaking the metal or plastic seal. One end of a metal chain shall be fastened to the valve lock pin pull ring with the other end securely attached to the extinguisher. d. The extinguisher shall have a screw-in type visual pressure gage and discharge hose. e. Each extinguisher shall have a securely attached nameplate or band bearing complete operating instructions, the name or mark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., a control number, the words "Listed", "Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher", and the manufacturer's name and extinguisher model number. The classification shall also be indicated on the nameplate or band and shall indicate a minimum UL classification of 4A-60BC. f. The extinguisher shall not exceed an overall height of 19-1/4", a cylinder diameter of 5-3/4" and an overall width of 9 inches. 3. For use where extinguisher cabinets are specified (Low Hazard Areas): a. The extinguisher shall be a multi-purpose, dry chemical stored pressure type with a corrosionresistant reusable metal cylinder of 5-pound capacity with a durable red finish. b. The extinguisher shall have a squeeze type valve, handle, and operating lever of corrosion-resistant metal having no plastic parts. c. The extinguisher shall have a valve locking pin with a pull ring at one end of stainless steel or hard aluminum and shall not be removable without breaking the metal or plastic seal. d. The extinguisher shall have a screw-in type visual pressure gage and a discharge hose. e. Each extinguisher shall have a securely attached nameplate or band bearing complete operating instructions, the name or mark of Underwriters Laboratories, a control number, the words "Listed", "Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher", "Classification 2A-10BC", and the manufacturer's name and extinguisher model number. 4. Each type of extinguisher shall arrive on site, ready for use, charged with non-toxic, multi-purpose, silicon-treated ammonium phosphate type dry chemical and dry nitrogen gas. Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-4
5. Cabinet Door: a. Panel with lock and 4" by 5" break glass. b. Panel with full tempered glass, catch, and no lock. 6. Each 2A-10BC extinguisher shall also be at least the equal of the General Fire Extinguisher Corp. extinguisher Model TCP-5JH fitted with a discharge hose and provided with a Model MVCP-5 hanging bracket. C. Fire Extinguishers: Alkaline dry chemical with a minimum UL classification of 20BC. 1. For Use With Wall Brackets (Flammable Areas and Kitchens): a. The extinguisher shall be an alkaline dry chemical stored pressure type with a corrosion-resistant reusable metal cylinder with a durable red finish. b. The extinguisher shall have a squeeze type valve, handle, and operating lever of corrosion-resistant metal shall have no plastic parts. c. The valve locking pin with a pull ring at one end shall be of stainless steel or hard aluminum and shall not be removable without breaking the metal or plastic seal. One end of a metal chain shall be fastened to the valve lock pin pull ring with the other end securely attached to the extinguisher. d. The extinguisher shall have a screw-in type visual pressure gage and discharge hose. Provide a discharge nozzle consisting of a 15 inch minimum hose assembly. e. Each extinguisher shall have a securely attached nameplate or band bearing complete operating instructions, the name or mark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., a control number, the words "Listed", "Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher", and the manufacturer's name and extinguisher model number. The classification shall also be indicated on the nameplate or band and shall indicate a minimum UL classification of 20BC. f. The extinguisher shall not exceed an overall height of 19-1/4", a cylinder diameter of 5-3/4" and an overall width of 9". g. Each extinguisher shall be ready for use, charged with an alkaline dry chemical, such as sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate, with a hanging bracket acceptable for wall mounting. PART 3 EXECUTION Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-5
3.01 INSPECTION A. Do not proceed with the work of this section until conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work have been corrected in an acceptable manner. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Install according to manufacturer's installation instructions and with approved shop drawings. B. Verify rough openings for cabinets are correctly sized and located. C. Install extinguisher cabinets accurately, without warpage, true to line, plumb and level at a maximum of 4'-8" height to the top of the fire extinguisher in the cabinet. D. Install extinguishers using wall mount brackets true to line plumb and level at a maximum of 4'-8" height to the top of the fire extinguisher. 3.03 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING A. Adjust extinguisher cabinets to provide tight fit at contact points and to ensure smooth operation, closure, and locking. B. Cleaning: 1. Clean aluminum surfaces and glass promptly after installation exercising care to avoid damage to protective coatings and finishes. 2. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt, and other substances. 3. Lubricate hardware and moving parts. 3.04 PROTECTION A. Initiate and maintain protection and other precaution required to ensure that all units will be without damage or deterioration until time of acceptance. END OF SECTION Project No. SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES 10522-6