AS 4118.1.8-1999 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.8: Components - Pressure-reducing valves
Standards Australia
Reconfirmed by: AS 4118.1.8-1999 Rec:2013 Fire sprinkler systems, Part 1.8: Components - Pressure-reducing valves
The revisions to AS 2118 have included Standards Australia’s requirements to keep installation (AS 2118 series) and product (AS 4118 series) Standards separate.
The series to date comprises the following:
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
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
4118.1.8 Part 1.8: Components—Pressure-reducing valves (this Standard)
4118.2.1 Part 2.1: Piping—General
ISO 6182 series, Fire protection—Automatic fire sprinkler systems, has been drawn on for the development of this Standard and the assistance received is hereby acknowledged.
Reconfirmed: 2013-07-10 First published as AS 4118.1.8-1999.This Standard details the requirements for valves intended for pressure control or pressure reduction purposes in fire protection systems.
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Requirements
Section 3: Test Methods
Section 4: Marking
Section 5: Manufacturer's Instructions
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.
Association of Consulting Engineers Australia; Australasian Fire Authorities Council; Australian Building Codes Board; Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Australian Industry Group; Department of Defence (Australia); FPA Australia; Institution of Engineers Australia; Insurance Council of Australia; Property Council of Australia; Testing interests (Australia).
