AS 4118.1.1-1996 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.1: Components - Sprinklers and sprayers
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 2118-1982 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (known as the SAA Code for Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems)
Supersedes: AS 2118-1982 AMDT 1 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.1: Components - Sprinklers and sprayers
Supersedes: AS 2118-1982 AMDT 2 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.1: Components - Sprinklers and sprayers
Draft Designation: DR 92183Reconfirmed by: AS 4118.1.1-1996 Rec:2013 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.1: Components - Sprinklers and sprayers
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
2118.1 Part 1: Standard
2118.2 Part 2: Wall wetting sprinklers (Drenchers)
2118.3 Part 3: Deluge
2118.4 Part 4: Residential
2118.5 Part 5: Domestic
2118.6 Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant
2118.8 Part 8: Minor modifications to installed systems
2118.9 Part 9: Piping support and installation
2118.10 Part 10: Approval documentation
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—Alarm valves (dry)
4118.1.8 Part 1.8: Components—Pressure reducing valves
4118.2.1 Part 2.1:Piping—General
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
This Standard is based on but not equivalent to ISO 6182. 1:1993, which it is anticipated will replace this Standard at a later date.The assistance obtained from ISO is hereby acknowledged.
Reconfirmed: 2013-07-10 Originated as part of AS CA16-1939 (endorsement of Seventh Edition of FOC Rules). Previous edition AS 2118-1982. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 4118.1.1-1996.This Standard specifies the performance and testing of metallic element and frangible glass bulb sprinklers and sprayers, as listed in Table 1.1.
NOTE: Sprinklers and sprayers will be referred to throughout this text as sprinklers.
Whilst this Standard recognizes that there are sprinklers other than those listed in Table 1.1, the acceptance of these sprinklers is dependent on their documented approval and listing by a recognized authority.
Full testing procedures for sprinklers not listed in Table 1.1 are not necessarily included in this Standard.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Types Of Sprinklers
Section 3: Requirements
Section 4: Test Methods
Section 5: Marking
Appendix A: Bibiliography
Appendix B: Notes On The Strength Test For Release Elements
Automatic Sprinkler Installations.
Asset Services; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Chamber of Manufactures; Australian Fire Authorities Council; Australian Fire Protection Association; Australian Water and Sewerage Authorities; Commonwealth Fire Board; CSIRO-Division of Building, Construction and Engineering; Department of Defence; Fire Protection Industry Association; Institution of Engineers, Australia; Insurance Council of Australia; Master Plumbers and Mechanical Services Association of Victoria; Melbourne Water; New Zealand Fire Equipment Association; Telstra; Testing Interests; The Association of Consulting Engineers, Australia.
