NZS 4510:2008
Fire hydrant systems for buildings
Sets out the minimum technical and performance requirements for fire hydrant systems installed in buildings.
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Committee Representation
Aknowledgement
Copyright
Contents
Value statement
Referenced Documents
Latest Revisions
Foreword
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
1.3 Definitionsns
1.4 A Abbreviationsns
1.5 In Interpretation
1.6 Formal interpretationsns
2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 A Approval of building hydrant system
2.2 Vehicular accccess
2.3 Materials
2.4 Seismic resistance
2.5 Frost protection
2.6 L6 Labelling and signs
2.7 Preliminary approval of basic design decisions
2.8 E Electrical bonding
3 DESIGN CRITERIA
3.1 Pressure required at outlet
3.2 Number and spacing of outlets per floor
3.3 Required flow rates
3.4 Requirement for booster pumps
3.5 Pipework to be charged with water
3.6 Optional provision of pressurised water sourcrce
4 BUILDING HYDRANT OUTLETS
4.1 Location
4.2 Outlet assembly
5 BUILDING HYDRANT INLET
5.1 Location
5.2 Enclosure
5.3 Inlets
5.4 Other equipment in enclosure
5.5 Connection pipe to system
5.6 Fire servrvice reference documents
5.7 Duplicated building hydrant inlets
5.8 Test outlets
6 PIPEWORK AND PRESSURE CONTROL
6.1 Piping sizing
6.2 Pressure control and test facilities
6.3 Gauges and valves
6.4 Hydraulic calculation
7 PUMPS
7.1 P Pump unit
7.2 P Pumps
7.3 Drivers
7.4 Pump starting and stopping
7.5 Pump unit installation
7.6 Pump unit enclosure
8 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
8.1 Hydrant system availability
8.2 Precautionsns during installation
8.3 Temporary inlets
8.4 Demolition
9 TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPAIRMENTS
9.1 Acceptance tests and inspections
9.2 Routine tests and inspections
9.3 Maintenance
9.4 Building alterationsns
9.5 Precautionsns to be taken when an installation is rendered inoperative
Appendix
A –Systems installed to superseded Standards
B –Signs
C –Low-rise buildings
D –Matters declared by New Zealand Fire Servrvice National Commander
E –Drawing conventions for use in hydrant system diagrams
F –Checklist for pump installations
G – Annual inspection checklist and maintenance schedule for diesel engines
H –Sample notification forms
Table
1 – Maximum working pressures of pipes to BS 1387 or AS 1074
2 – Allowable horizontal loads of typical pipework braces
3 – Horizontal load capacity of typical connections
4 – Minimum pipe clearance
5 – Determination of design number of simultaneous hose streams inunsprinklered buildings
6 – Hazen Williams ‘C’ values
7 – Equivalent length factors for various fittings
8 – Controller display information
B1 – Proportion of lettering
B2 – Safety colours
C1 – Minimum flow rates for hose streams
Figure
1 – Seismic flexible joint
2 – Location of pipework bracing
3 – Bracing details
4 – Measurement of hose lengths
5 – Outlet assembly spatial requirements
6 – BHI standard requirements
7 – Details of box lock
8 – Pressure control on individual outlets
9 – Zone pressure replacing zones
10 – Multistage pump pressure control
11 – Indicative flow test arrangements for buildings with multiple risers
12 – Diesel engine controller logic unit
13 – Pump unit installation – Arrangement for single booster
14 – Pump unit installation – Arrangement for dual boosters
15 – Typical form for isolation tag card
B1 – Proportion of lettering
C1 – Additional external hydrant outlets and access
C2 – Internal hydrants no sprinkler protection
C3 – Sprinkler protection hydrant outlets may be located outside arcs of external hydrants
STANDARDS COUNCIL APPROVAL
- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
Amendments
Previous versions
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NZS 4510:1998
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- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
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NZS 4510:1978
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- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
- NZS 4510:1998
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Related Information
Building Code Compliance Document C
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Building Systems Performance (BSP)
Section: AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, AS5, AS6, AS7, VM1, VM2
Citation context:Refers to 4510:2008(NZS)A1.
Building Code Compliance Document C
Ministry: Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment - Building Systems Performance (BSP)
Section: AS1, AS2, VM2
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Committee Representation
Aknowledgement
Copyright
Contents
Value statement
Referenced Documents
Latest Revisions
Foreword
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Objective
1.3 Definitionsns
1.4 A Abbreviationsns
1.5 In Interpretation
1.6 Formal interpretationsns
2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 A Approval of building hydrant system
2.2 Vehicular accccess
2.3 Materials
2.4 Seismic resistance
2.5 Frost protection
2.6 L6 Labelling and signs
2.7 Preliminary approval of basic design decisions
2.8 E Electrical bonding
3 DESIGN CRITERIA
3.1 Pressure required at outlet
3.2 Number and spacing of outlets per floor
3.3 Required flow rates
3.4 Requirement for booster pumps
3.5 Pipework to be charged with water
3.6 Optional provision of pressurised water sourcrce
4 BUILDING HYDRANT OUTLETS
4.1 Location
4.2 Outlet assembly
5 BUILDING HYDRANT INLET
5.1 Location
5.2 Enclosure
5.3 Inlets
5.4 Other equipment in enclosure
5.5 Connection pipe to system
5.6 Fire servrvice reference documents
5.7 Duplicated building hydrant inlets
5.8 Test outlets
6 PIPEWORK AND PRESSURE CONTROL
6.1 Piping sizing
6.2 Pressure control and test facilities
6.3 Gauges and valves
6.4 Hydraulic calculation
7 PUMPS
7.1 P Pump unit
7.2 P Pumps
7.3 Drivers
7.4 Pump starting and stopping
7.5 Pump unit installation
7.6 Pump unit enclosure
8 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
8.1 Hydrant system availability
8.2 Precautionsns during installation
8.3 Temporary inlets
8.4 Demolition
9 TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPAIRMENTS
9.1 Acceptance tests and inspections
9.2 Routine tests and inspections
9.3 Maintenance
9.4 Building alterationsns
9.5 Precautionsns to be taken when an installation is rendered inoperative
Appendix
A –Systems installed to superseded Standards
B –Signs
C –Low-rise buildings
D –Matters declared by New Zealand Fire Servrvice National Commander
E –Drawing conventions for use in hydrant system diagrams
F –Checklist for pump installations
G – Annual inspection checklist and maintenance schedule for diesel engines
H –Sample notification forms
Table
1 – Maximum working pressures of pipes to BS 1387 or AS 1074
2 – Allowable horizontal loads of typical pipework braces
3 – Horizontal load capacity of typical connections
4 – Minimum pipe clearance
5 – Determination of design number of simultaneous hose streams inunsprinklered buildings
6 – Hazen Williams ‘C’ values
7 – Equivalent length factors for various fittings
8 – Controller display information
B1 – Proportion of lettering
B2 – Safety colours
C1 – Minimum flow rates for hose streams
Figure
1 – Seismic flexible joint
2 – Location of pipework bracing
3 – Bracing details
4 – Measurement of hose lengths
5 – Outlet assembly spatial requirements
6 – BHI standard requirements
7 – Details of box lock
8 – Pressure control on individual outlets
9 – Zone pressure replacing zones
10 – Multistage pump pressure control
11 – Indicative flow test arrangements for buildings with multiple risers
12 – Diesel engine controller logic unit
13 – Pump unit installation – Arrangement for single booster
14 – Pump unit installation – Arrangement for dual boosters
15 – Typical form for isolation tag card
B1 – Proportion of lettering
C1 – Additional external hydrant outlets and access
C2 – Internal hydrants no sprinkler protection
C3 – Sprinkler protection hydrant outlets may be located outside arcs of external hydrants
STANDARDS COUNCIL APPROVAL
- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
Amendments
Previous versions
-
NZS 4510:1998
Download
- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
-
NZS 4510:1978
Download
- C1
- C2
- C3
- C4
- C5
- C6
- NZS 4510:1998
NZS 4510:2008
Online Library subscription information
Online library subscriptions provide a cost-effective solution for organisations of any size to access the latest standards, offering 24/7 access to a personalised catalogue. The service ensures subscribers have have the most up-to-date version of selected standards, incluing automatic updates for any amendments or versions. Pricing is dependent on the chosen standards and the number of concurrent users, with discounts applied from the standards PDF price. For customised subscriptions or further inquiries, contact the Online Library team.