JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Coordinate sprinkler zones with fire or smoke (compartments) and fire alarm evacuation zones. Provide a
flow switch, isolation valve, tamper switch, and pressure gage for each zone. Notification shall comply
with NFPA 72.
Determine and identify on drawings location of fire pump, risers, all valves, fire department connections,
drains, and points of connection with underground fire service main.
//Provide seismic protection in areas of Moderate High, High, and Very High Seismicities (See VA Seismic
Design Requirements (H-18-8), Table 4).//
4.3.6.3 SPRINKLER HEADS:
Install quick response sprinklers (QRS) in all areas, except where specifically prohibited (e.g., high
temperature areas as defined in NFPA 13, elevator shafts, or elevator machine rooms). On retrofit
projects, replace existing standard sprinklers with QRS.
Install standard sprinklers with intermediate temperature rating 93C (200F) or higher in elevator shafts,
elevator pits, and elevator machine rooms. Install sprinklers in elevator shafts and pits only where
required by NFPA 13. (Comply with necessary power shutdown requirements.)
4.3.6.4 SPRINKLER TEST AND DRAIN:
Pipe drains for each sprinkler riser and test connection to the building exterior to facilitate testing. Do not
terminate at service sinks as their drains are inadequate for test flow. Drain piping shall be 2 in minimum
to accommodate discharge from full flow tests at maximum system pressure. Design exterior drains to
prevent flooding or damage to landscaping.
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4.3.6.5 INSTALLATION IN MRI SUITES:
Provide non-ferrous piping for all areas within Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suites.
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Editing Note: Include following paragraph only if
building is 4 stories or more, or if required by local
jurisdiction.
4.3.7
//STANDPIPES:// //RESERVED//:
//Standpipes for Class I service shall be provided if the building is four or more stories and shall conform to
NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems." In buildings where sprinklers are provided, a
combination sprinkler/standpipe system shall be provided.//
4.3.8
FIRE PROTECTION IN HAZARDOUS AND HIGH HAZARD AREAS:
Hazardous and high hazard areas within the outpatient clinic shall be protected as prescribed in NFPA
101, Life Safety Code and local building codes and ordinances. Areas identified as high hazard shall be
protected by not less than a minimum 1-hour fire enclosure with C-labeled doors and automatic sprinklers.
4.3.8.1 STORAGE ROOMS:
Storage rooms shall be considered hazardous areas and comply with appropriate occupancy chapter
requirements of NFPA 101.
Rooms containing medical records storage or moveable-aisle/mobile shelving shall be provided with
automatic sprinkler protection and enclosed with a barrier having a one-hour fire resistance rating.
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