Carry out site surveys for a mechanical fire protection system
Overview
This standard is for those who design, install, service, maintain or consult on mechanical fire protection systems. It sets out the skills and knowledge and understanding required for you to carry out site surveys in response to clients who require a mechanical fire protection system.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1. confirm the scope and objectives of the site survey with clients
P2.* * confirm you have any permissions or licenses required to carry out the site survey
P3.* * check that the individual you are liaising with on behalf of the client is the responsible person to make necessary decisions regarding the installation compliance of the mechanical fire protection system
P4.* * record details of the clients' requirements for a mechanical fire protection system, following your organisation's procedures and taking into account risks associated with the system, operating environment or individuals' health and safety
P5. clarify with relevant third parties any gaps in information in order to respond to the client's request, maintaining the confidentiality of the client's information, sites and systems.
P6. confirm that you have all the necessary details from the client in order to carry out the site surveys
P7. liaise with the client to gain site access and access to relevant personnel
P8. use survey methods appropriate to the type of site and the client's requirements
P9. record details of relevant factors and site characteristics that could impact on mechanical fire protection systems and installation
P10. establish the suitability of existing site utilities that may form an integral part of the required system
P11. carry out surveys within the agreed timescales in accordance with current relevant legislation and regulations, industry standard guidelines, your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice
P12. * *confirm that the data gathered is valid and reliable
P13. analyse results of the site survey, taking appropriate action where the analysis reveals problems with the data's sufficiency, reliability or validity
P14. record findings in a format that is appropriate to the nature of the data and in accordance with clients' specifications
P15. provide the client with interpretations about the site in relation to its suitability for installing the mechanical fire protection system, linking the recommendations to the client's requirements.
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
*K1. *the purpose, scope and objectives of the site survey and the outputs it aims to produce
*K2. *the site restrictions and legal designations that are in place and the implications of these so that you can prepare accurate mechanical fire protection systems
*K3. *relevant permissions, consents or licenses
*K4. *data collection methods for site surveys
*K5. *how to evaluate the validity and reliability of the data
*K6. *how to estimate the sufficiency of data when conducting a site survey
*K7. *why and when you might need to liaise with other people to survey sites
K8. how to recognise factors that could affect system installation and how to record details fully and accurately
K9. elementary aspects of building construction, utilities and services
K10. what utilities and services may be needed to form an integral part of the system, and how to ensure that they are suitable
K11. how to capture information by producing drawings, sketches, photographs, measurements
K12. current relevant legislation and regulations, industry standard guidelines, your organisation's quality management procedures and health and safety codes of practice
Scope/range
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Glossary
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
site characteristics: the buildings intended physical usage characteristics that may impact on the integrity of the mechanical fire protection system e.g. the addition of ceiling high cupboards, the storing of flammable materials
survey methods: **the collection of data and information pertaining to the correct installation of the mechanical fire protection system. These methods may include using tools such as drones