ASTM_F_1994_-_99_2011.pdf

Designation:F199499(Reapproved 2011)An American National StandardStandard Test Method forShipboard Fixed Foam Firefighting Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1994;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers shipboard,fixed(installed)foam/sprinkling firefighting systems.1.2 Satisfactory completion of these tests indicates func-tional performance of the fixed foam firefighting system andmay be used to demonstrate the system installations compli-ance with the design characteristics of the system.1.3 Tests made in conformity with this test method areintended to demonstrate the installation and operation of aninstalled,fixed foam firefighting system.As it includes regu-latory requirements,this standard addresses those vesselssubject to regulations and ship classification rules.However,the methods stated herein are suitable for unregulated commer-cial vessels,pleasure craft,military vessels,and similar vesselsthat are not required to meet regulations for firefightingsystems.1.4 Limitations:1.4.1 International requirements,national regulations,andship classification rules must be consulted.The followingregulatory requirements and classification society rules wereconsidered in the preparation of this test method:1.4.1.1 International Convention for the Safety of Life atSea(SOLAS),1974 SOLAS Convention,1978 SOLAS Pro-tocol,and the 1981 and 1983 SOLAS Amendments,II-2/8,“Fixed low-expansion foam extinguishing systems in machin-ery spaces,”1.4.1.2 U.S.Government regulations included in 46 CFR76,46 CFR 95,and 46 CFR 108 as those regulations arewritten and enforced by the United States Cost Guard,and1.4.1.3 The American Bureau of Shipping(ABS)Rules forBuilding and Classing Steel Vessels.However,the owner willdesignate the specific classification society which is to be usedto classify a particular vessel.1.4.2 The requirements,regulations,and rules for a specificdesign must be selected by the owner based on the plannedoperating profile for the vessel.1.4.3 This test method reflects international requirements,U.S.Government regulations,and ABS rules in effect at thetime it was prepared,and may not include requirementsadopted subsequent to the effective date of this test method.1.4.4 This test method does not include requirements for theselection,design,installation,and maintenance of foam fire-fighting systems.It applies to installed systems whose designsmeet all applicable international requirements,national regu-lations,and ship classification rules.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 The following documents apply to this test method onlyto the extent referenced herein.However,they may be furtherinvoked by the ship owner as part of the design requirementsfor the vessel.2.2 ASTM Standards:2A795/A795M Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated(Galvanized)Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe forFire Protection UseF998 Specification for Centrifugal Pump,Shipboard UseF1030 Practice for Selection of Valve OperatorsF1155 Practice for Selection and Application of PipingSystem MaterialsF1198 Guide for Shipboard Fire Detection SystemsF1333 Specification for Construction of Fire and FoamStation CabinetsF1370 Specification for Pressure-Reducing Valves for WaterSystems,ShipboardF1508 Specification for Angle Style,Pressure Relief Valvesfor Steam,Gas,and Liquid ServicesF1510 Specification for Rotary Positive DisplacementPumps,Ships UseF1547 Guide Listing Relevant Standards and Publications1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Shipsand Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.07 onGeneral Requirements.Current edition approved May 1,2011.Published May 2011.Originallyapproved in 1999.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as F1994 99(2005).DOI:10.1520/F1994-99R11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 for Commercial Shipbuilding2.3 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR):3Title 46,Part 76,Fire Protection Equipment,Subpart 76.17,Foam Extinguishing Systems,DetailsTitle 46,Part 76,Subpart 76.23,Manual Sprinkling System,DetailsTitle 46,Part 95,Fire Protection Equipment,Subpart 95.17,Foam Extinguishing Systems,DetailsT