AS 2118.

6—2012
Automatic fire sprinkler systems
Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in
multistorey buildings
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AS
Combined systems
 This Australian Standard® was prepared by Committee FP-004, Automatic Fire Sprinkler
Systems. It was approved on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 25 July 2012.
This Standard was published on 21 September 2012.

The following are represented on Committee FP-004:

• Association of Consulting Engineers Australia

• Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council
• Australian Building Codes Board
• Australian Industry Group
• Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
• Consumers Federation of Australia
• Department of Defence (Australia)
• Department of Human Services (Victoria)
• Engineers Australia
• Fire Protection Association Australia
• Independent Chairperson
•
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Insurance Council of Australia

• National Fire Industry Association
• Testing Interests (Australia)

This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR 08142.

Standards Australia wishes to acknowledge the participation of the expert individuals that
contributed to the development of this Standard through their representation on the
Committee and through the public comment period.

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 AS 2118.6—2012

Australian Standard®

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

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Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant

systems in multistorey buildings

Originated as AS 2118.6—1995.
Second edition 2012.

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 AS 2118.6—2012 2

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Standards Australia
Committee FP-004, Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, to supersede AS 2118.6—1995,
Automatic fire sprinkler systems, Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems.
This edition includes provision for 35 m pressure zones in addition to the 50 m pressure
zones introduced in the first (1995) edition. Detailed steps and graphs are included in
Appendix G.
The AS 2118 suite of sprinkler Standards has been restructured into two groups: Systems
(AS 2118 series) and Component (AS 4118 series). The complete series comprises the
following:
AS
2118 Automatic fire sprinkler systems
2118.1 Part 1: General systems
2118.2 Part 2: Drencher systems
2118.3 Part 3: Deluge systems
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2118.4 Part 4: Sprinkler protection for accommodation buildings not exceeding four
storeys in height
2118.5 Part 5: Home fire sprinkler systems
2118.6 Part 6: Combined sprinklers and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings
(this Standard)
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
4118.1.7 Part 1.7: Components—Alarms valves (dry)
4118.1.8 Part 1.8: Components—Pressure-reducing valves
4118.2.1 Part 2.1: Piping—General
The use of Notes in this Standard are of an advisory nature only to give explanation or
guidance to the user on recommended design considerations or technical procedures, or to
provide an informative cross-reference to other documents or publications. Notes to clauses
in this Standard do not form a mandatory part for compliance with this Standard.
This Standard incorporates commentary on some of the clauses. The commentary
directly follows the relevant clause, is designated by ‘C’ preceding the clause number
and is printed in italics in a panel. The commentary is for information only and does not
need to be followed for compliance with the Standard.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ have been used in the appendices of this Standard
to define the application of the appendix to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an
integral part of a Standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and
guidance.
 3 AS 2118.6—2012

CONTENTS

Page

FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................. 5

SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 OBJECTIVE ................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 6
1.4 NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................... 6
1.5 DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................. 7

SECTION 2 SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 LOCATION, ACCESS AND SIGNAGE ..................................................................... 8
2.3 LOCATION AND ACCESS TO FIRE MAIN ISOLATING VALVES ..................... 11
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2.4 ACCESS TO FIRE HYDRANTS .............................................................................. 11

2.5 PROTECTION OF SUPPLY PIPING ........................................................................ 12
2.6 FIRE MAIN (RING) RETICULATION .................................................................... 12
2.7 PRESSURE-REDUCING VALVES .......................................................................... 13
2.8 WATER SUPPLIES .................................................................................................. 13
2.9 FIRE BRIGADE BOOSTER ..................................................................................... 15
2.10 RELAY PUMPS ........................................................................................................ 15
2.11 FIRE ALARM INITIATION ..................................................................................... 16
2.12 FIRE ALARM SIGNALLING ................................................................................... 16
2.13 FAULT MONITORING OF ISOLATING VALVES ................................................ 16

SECTION 3 PIPES, VALVES AND FITTINGS

3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 17
3.2 PIPING ...................................................................................................................... 17
3.3 VALVES, MONITORS AND BOOSTERS ............................................................... 17

SECTION 4 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

4.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 18
4.2 PRE-TEST PREPARATION ..................................................................................... 18
4.3 HYDROSTATIC TEST ............................................................................................. 18
4.4 PROVING OF WATER SUPPLIES .......................................................................... 18
4.5 RECORDING OF TEST RESULTS .......................................................................... 19

APPENDICES
A NORMATIVE REFERENCES .................................................................................. 20
B SYMBOLS USED IN THIS STANDARD................................................................. 21
C TYPICAL SYSTEM LAYOUTS ............................................................................... 22
D STAIRS ..................................................................................................................... 23
E TYPICAL SPRINKLER CONTROL ASSEMBLY AND FIRE HYDRANT ............. 24
F SYSTEM SCHEMATIC ............................................................................................ 26
G TYPICAL SYSTEM PRESSURE ZONES ................................................................ 27
H PRESSURE REDUCTION ........................................................................................ 33
I WATER SUPPLIES—OPERATING PRESSURES .................................................. 34
J GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF HYDRAULIC CHARACTERISTICS
FOR COMBINED SYSTEMS ................................................................................... 35
K WATER SUPPLY SOURCES ................................................................................... 63
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Page
L SYSTEM LAYOUT................................................................................................... 66
M COMBINED SPRINKLER AND HYDRANT SYSTEMS CALCULATION
OF WATER SUPPLY TANK SIZING ...................................................................... 67
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FOREWORD
The combined sprinkler and hydrant system for multistorey buildings greater than two
storeys in height is based on the principles of a common reticulation system serving both
sprinklers and hydrants. It provides an alternative design approach to the conventional
separate sprinkler and separate hydrant systems specified under AS 2118.1 and AS 2419.1
respectively. However, a combined sprinkler and hydrant system is a choice; it is not
mandatory to install a combined sprinkler and hydrant system in multistorey buildings.
Combined systems are designed and installed for economic reasons as in certain cases,
combining sprinklers and hydrants in one system is a demonstrated cost-effective measure.
AS 2118.1 incorporates provisions for combined water supplies and piping serving fire
sprinklers and fire hydrants in low-rise manufacturing and storage complexes. Such system
arrangements have proved to be cost-effective for buildings of this character.
The combined sprinkler and hydrant system is extended in this Standard, which has to be
read in conjunction with AS 2118.1 and AS 2419.1. It specifies dual water supplies and
vertical ring main supply piping arranged in pressure zones accommodating both sprinkler
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and hydrant systems.

In line with AS 2118.1, this edition of AS 2118.6 includes provision for permanent on-site
signage of key installation, pumpset and pressure-reducing valve settings to facilitate
ongoing maintenance and servicing activities. It also includes provision of typical system
schematics, together with floor-specific block plans aimed at facilitating fire fighting
operations.
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STANDARDS AUSTRALIA

Australian Standard
Automatic fire sprinkler systems

Part 6: Combined sprinkler and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings

S E C T I O N 1 S C O P E A N D G E N E R A L

1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out minimum criteria for the design, installation and commissioning of
combined sprinkler and hydrant systems (including fire hose reels where appropriate) in
multistorey buildings greater than two storeys in height.
NOTES:
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1 The installation of a combined system to this Standard is a choice; it is not mandatory to

install a combined sprinkler and hydrant sprinkler system in multistorey buildings.
2 This Standard does not apply to buildings less than three storeys in height, for example, large
floor area factories and warehouses where the sprinkler and hydrant systems are normally
provided to AS 2118.1 and AS 2419.1 respectively. Such buildings may have an in-ground
common fire ring main (see AS 2118.1).
3 This Standard should not be used for sprinkler systems classified as high hazard
(see AS 2118.1 and Appendix M).

1.2 OBJECTIVE
1.2.1 Objective of Standard
The objective of this Standard is to provide designers and installers with minimum criteria
for the design and installation of systems that combine light and ordinary hazard fire
sprinkler systems and hydrant systems in multistorey buildings greater than two storeys in
height.
1.2.2 Objective of revision
This Standard is to be referenced in BCA to replace the 1995 edition which will be
withdrawn 12 months from the date of publication of this Standard.

1.3 APPLICATION
A combined sprinkler and hydrant system to this Standard shall comply with the design
criteria of AS 2419.1 for the hydrant part of the combined system and AS 2118.1 for the
sprinkler part of the combined system.

1.4 NORMATIVE REFERENCES

The normative documents referenced in this Standard are listed in Appendix A.

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