Install mechanical fire protection systems
Overview
This standard is aimed at those who install mechanical fire protection systems, and sets out the skills, knowledge and understanding for you to do this. You will make a plan of action to carry out the task, performing necessary system checks and use appropriate tools and methods throughout.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
*P1. *prepare a method statement for the installation, including risk assessment
*P2. *establish appropriate communication arrangements with client representatives and third parties
*P3. *prepare plans of action for installing systems that comply with performance requirements, current relevant legislation and regulations, industry standard guidelines, your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice
*P4. *check that the designs are appropriate for the existing and planned services on sites
*P5. *confirm that testing specified in the designs can be performed post installation
*P6. *confirm that required tools and system components are available, in good working order, are suitable for the job and comply with health and safety requirements
P7. *select fixing and mounting devices and methods that are appropriate to the site(s), building structures and materials *
*P8. *establish and maintain a safe and secure working environment
*P9. *resolve potential problems during the preparation for the installation in line with your organisation's procedures and guidelines
*P10. *check that you have all the relevant details of work activities required to plan a system, and that they are suitable for the task required
*P11. *communicate and agree working arrangements with clients and third parties, that are mutually acceptable
*P12. *review the method statement to check that all necessary resources, including personnel, tools and system components and safe systems in work will be available when required
*P13. *make contingency plans to account for any potential problems with work schedules or arrangements
*P14. *produce project plans that are complete, current, feasible and in formats that are suitable for their purpose and ensure progress is monitored and recorded
*P15. *position and install specified system components in line with the manufacturers' recommendations, system design, relevant legislation and regulations, industry standard guidelines, health and safety codes of practice and method statement
*P16. *use tools, fixing and mounting devices and methods that are appropriate to the installation activity
*P17. *comply with health and safety requirements when using tools to position and install system components
*P18. *make good any damage to building structures or surfaces in line with agreed specifications
*P19. *report any damage you cannot repair to the relevant person
P20. *remove tools and materials from sites after use, reporting any that are unserviceable to the relevant person *
*P21. *return spare or reusable components and materials to their designated locations, including provision of site spares
*P22. *dispose of waste, debris and surplus materials in line with, current relevant legislation and regulations, industry standard guidelines, your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice
*P23. *maintain installation records
*P24. *make systems available for testing inspection and commissioning
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
*K1. *the procedure for checking the safe and correct operation of tools and system components, how to do this and how to deal with any that do not meet requirements
*K2. *the capabilities and limitation of the tools and system components that you intend to use, and why it is important to use the correct tools and components
*K3. *why it is important to check that test apparatus is in working order and calibrated where necessary
*K4. *the procedure for setting up safe and secure work areas, including for tools and materials
*K5. *the importance of obtaining full and complete information regarding design, testing or survey from other relevant colleagues prior to installing a system
*K6. *how to communicate effectively with clients and any third parties before and during installations in order to maintain their goodwill
*K7. *the procedure for developing plans of action for the installation, including but not limited to, method statements
*K8. *the limits of your authority and responsibility to deal with identified problems with installations of systems
*K9. *the plans to carry out the installations containing all required information
*K10. *the technical specifications, client and third-party requirements relating to installations
*K11. *the principles of project planning and how to use common planning tools
*K12. *typical installation activities, their timescales and how to plan and co- ordinate effectively
*K13. *the typical problems that can occur during installations and how to deal with them
*K14. *communication protocols with others to plan and co-ordinate the use of resources
*K15. *how to relate system components and their physical locations to installation information
*K16. *the different types of devices and methods for fixing and mounting systems components and how to select and use them
*K17. *the properties of typical building structures and materials and how to mount and fix system components to them safely and securely
*K18. *safe handling procedures during installation
*K19. *the capabilities, limitations and correct use of tools and system components
*K20. *why you may need to identify the presence of an electrical supply, and how it can be isolated safely
*K21. *where to position the system so that it optimises operational maintenance, access and client and stakeholder requirements
*K22. *the house-keeping requirements at the sites where you install systems
K23.* * why it is important to dispose of waste, debris and surplus material safely and in line with the current relevant legislation and regulations and regulations; industry standard guidelines; your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice
K24.* * procedures for monitoring and documenting installation progress, variations and non-conformities
K25.* * current relevant legislation and regulations; industry standard guidelines; your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice relevant to the installation and operation of the system and relevant to your level of responsibility
K26.* * the relationship between types of fire and appropriate extinguishing mediums
K27. the characteristics of different environments to which the system is being provided
K28.* * the requirements of different stakeholders
Scope/range
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Glossary
fixing and mounting devices and methods: suitable tools and materials with appropriate method statements to enable installation of the mechanical fire protection system
mechanical fire protection system: a non-electrical device used for fire protection such as, sprinklers; gas systems; water mist and powder; foam and chemical systems; dry and wet risers; fire mains
performance requirements: operation of the mechanical fire protection system with due regards to the manufacturers recommendations and guidelines
stakeholders: could include: local fire authority; water undertaker; building control; insurers; government departments; environmental agencies; third party certification bodies