Cpcpfs3038a - Test and Maintain Fire Hydrant and Hose Reel Installations

CPCPFS3038A - TEST AND MAINTAIN FIRE HYDRANT AND HOSE REEL INSTALLATIONS

CONSTRUCTION, PLUMBING AND SERVICE

INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK

TRAINING PACKAGE

CPC08

CPCPFS3038A

TEST AND MAINTAIN FIRE HYDRANT AND HOSE REEL INSTALLATIONS

LEARNING GUIDE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

National Plumbing Services Training Advisory Group

Plumbing Industry Commission Victoria

© Commonwealth of Australia 2015

Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council

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Contents

What is this resource about? 1

How do I use this resource? 1

Flexible Delivery 1

What do I have to do? 2

Unit Descriptor 3

Performance Criteria 3

Required knowledge 5

How will I be assessed? 6

Are there any pre-requisites? 6

What other resources will I need? 6

Texts 6

Safety 7

Workplace environment and safety 7

Introduction 8

Types of hydrant and hose reel systems 9

Components of hydrant and hose reel systems 13

Components of the hydrant system 23

Structural systems, building materials and building services 23

Testing methods for hydrant and hose reel systems 26

Regulations 28

Quality assurance 28

Plan work activities 30

Tools and equipment 37

Performing routine maintenance 41

Clean up 50

Clear work site 50

Tools and equipment 51

Worksheet 52

Practical application 66

Assessment checklist 68

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CPCPFS3038A - TEST AND MAINTAIN FIRE HYDRANT AND HOSE REEL INSTALLATIONS

What is this resource about?

Welcome to CPCPFS3038A – Maintenance and testing of fire hydrant and hose reel installations. This resource will help you gain the skills and knowledge necessary to demonstrate competence in this unit.

How do I use this resource?

This resource is divided into four main sections:

·  A learning unit, which contains background information on maintaining and testing fire hydrant and hose reel installations

·  Worksheets, which prepare you for the practical application

·  Practical application, which allows you to experience maintaining and testing fire hydrant and hose reel installations

·  Assessment materials, which help you to demonstrate competency.

To complete this unit of competence you will need to:

·  read the information contained in the learning unit

·  complete the worksheets as instructed

·  have your answers checked by your trainer or supervisor

·  work with your trainer or supervisor to practise maintaining and testing fire hydrant and hose reel installations

·  read the assessment checklist together with the assessment sheets

·  complete the assessment.

Learning Resources are not intended to be the only source of information nor are they intended to be an exhaustive form of instruction.

Flexible Delivery

The Trainer or Supervisor may adapt and deliver this Learning Resource to suit people from diverse backgrounds to meet equity principles and conform to Legislative policies.

What do I have to do?

To demonstrate competence in this unit you will be required to show the level of skills and knowledge for each of the elements involved in maintaining and testing fire hydrant and hose reel installations:

·  Plan work activities

·  Perform routine maintenance

·  Repair or replace faulty components and test job

·  Clean up.

If you are unsure of the meaning of these elements you should read the performance criteria on the following page.

CPCPFS3038A / Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations
Unit Descriptor / This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations in commercial and domestic situations.
The unit requires the conduct of routine testing and maintenance of fire hydrant and hose reel installations in the full range of domestic and commercial situations.
Element / Performance Criteria
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. / Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.
1  Prepare for work / 1.2  Plans, specifications, maintenance manuals, previous maintenance reports and equipment data are obtained
1.2  Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations are adhered to throughout the work
1.2  Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements
1.2  Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work
1.2  Tools, equipment and materials for testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability
1.2  Work area is prepared to support efficient testing and maintenance of fire hydrant and hose reel installations
2  Perform routine maintenance / 2.1  Maintenance tasks detailed in maintenance schedule are performed to specification
2.2  Mechanical equipment and system components are checked with appropriate instruments according to standards and job specifications
2.3  Faulty items or components are identified and appropriate service procedure is selected
3 Repair or replace faulty components and test job / 3.1  Equipment is safely isolated according to regulations and health and safety requirements
3.2  Faulty items or components are removed using appropriate tools, equipment and procedures
3.3  Replaceable items are selected from manufacturers' catalogue
3.4  Replacement or service items are fitted according to manufacturer recommendations and site specifications
3.5  Adjustments are made to equipment or components to ensure specifications are met
3.6  Operational check of system is carried out to ensure compliance with job specifications
3.7  Maintenance report is documented in format required by maintenance specification
3.8  Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process
4 Clean up / 4.1  Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification
4.2  Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures
4.3  Information is accessed and documentation completed according to regulatory authorities and workplace requirements
Required knowledge / Required knowledge for this unit is:
·  function and operation of system components
·  job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
·  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Factory Mutual performance-based codes of practice
·  process of testing and maintaining fire hydrant and hose reel installations
·  relevant statutory and authority requirements related to testing and maintaining fire hydrants and hose reel installations
·  SI system of measurement
·  structural systems, building materials and building services
·  test apparatus and procedures
·  workplace and equipment safety requirements

An up to date version of the ‘Unit Descriptor’ may be located on the Australian Government web site training.gov.au

http://training.gov.au/Search/Training?searchTitleOrCode=&nrtSearchSubmit=Search&includeSupersededData=true&includeSupersededData=false&homePage=true&javaScriptEnabled=true&typeAllTrainingComponents=true

How will I be assessed?

Your trainer or supervisor will decide with you how you will be assessed. Your assessment activity may include completion of the student worksheet and practical task selected by your trainer or supervisor. Your assessment should allow you to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required to maintain and test fire hydrant and hose reel installations.

This unit may be assessed in conjunction with other units of competence. Your trainer or supervisor will tell you if you are to be assessed this way.

Are there any pre-requisites?

Prior to commencing CPCPFS3038A – test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations you must have successfully completed the following pre-requisite:

·  CPCPCM2043A - Carry out WHS requirements.

It is also recommended that prior to commencing CPCPFS3038A – Test and maintain fire hydrant and hose reel installations you should have successfully completed the following competencies:

·  CPCPCM2052A Weld using oxy-acetylene equipment.

·  CPCPCM2053A Weld using manual metal arc welding equipment.

Project work may also group pre-requisite and or co-requisite competencies together to carry out such projects. It is recommended that the following competencies are grouped with this unit of competency:

·  CPCPFS3032A – Install distribution and range pipes

·  CPCPFS3033A – Fit-off sprinkler heads, controls and ancillary equipment

·  CPCPFS3034A – Install control valve assemblies, actuating devices and local alarms

·  CPCPFS3035A – Test fire protection systems for pressure

·  CPCPFS3037A – Install domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems.

What other resources will I need?

To assist you the following resources have been suggested and should be available to you to do this competency:

Texts

·  AS2118 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems.

·  AS2419 Fire Hydrant Installations.

·  AS2441 Installation of Hose Reels.

·  AS1851 Maintenance of fire protection equipment.

·  Building Code of Australia (BCA) Amendment 6 1/1/2000.

·  Plumbing code of Australia

·  State or Territory Regulations may override these guidelines.

Web sites

Video or audio cassettes

Safety

Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements need to be observed in accordance with legislation. You need to know the WHS laws governing your job. Revision of CPCPCM2043A - Carry out OH & S requirements, before commencing this unit is advisable.

In any work situation you can reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The types of PPE that you will need include:

·  overalls – used for the protection of the installer when working in different conditions

·  boots – it is recommended that soft soled footwear is worn while working on roofs, as deep grooved footwear pick up small stones and debris that might damage or scratch the roof sheets

·  safety glasses or goggles to protect the eyes from injury when cutting the sheets with a power saw

·  ear plugs or muffs to protect the installer’s hearing from excessive noise

·  dust masks or respirators to protect the user from breathing in dust or fine particles when cutting the sheets with a power saw

·  gloves, for the protection of the installer’s hands when working with different types of pipes, tools and equipment.

Workplace environment and safety

Handling of materials / Manual lifting and handling techniques must always be followed according to WHS requirements. You should move materials into position by hand where possible. Excessive manual handling should be avoided and cranes and other mechanical lifting devices should be employed when necessary.
Limited height scaffolds and elevating work platforms (EWP) / Operators must ensure they are familiar with all operating procedures detailed by manufacturers in the elevated working platforms operators’ manual. Personal protective equipment must be worn at all times by the person working in the basket of the EWP. This consists of safety harnesses, safety helmets, rubber soled shoes, safety vests and suitable clothing.

Introduction

In this unit you will look at the maintenance and testing of fire hydrant and hose reel installations in the full range of commercial and domestic situations.

Fire protection systems are installed to provide continuous protection from fire for the life of the system. With good management and good luck the installed system may never be used to extinguish or control a fire but it must be in a continuous state of readiness. Hydrant and hose reel systems are a combination of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components that require constant monitoring and maintenance to ensure that the system is always ready to function in an emergency.

One way to ensure a system is in running order is to operate the system at regular intervals. With a hydrant and hose reel system this may be possible but it may also cause damage or interference to the property and people it is there to protect.

A second way is to check individual components and separate zones of the installation at regular intervals. This way no total system is out of action at any time and temporary interruptions can be quickly reinstated in an emergency. This second method is the normal approach taken with hydrant and hose reel systems and a procedure for regular maintenance is set out in AS1851 Maintenance of fire protection equipment, Part 2 Fire hose reels and Part 4 Fire hydrant installations.

Not all components in the system need to be checked at the same time. The alarm or fuel for pump motors, for example, need frequent regular checks, whereas the installed pipe work and hydrants are on a longer maintenance cycle. To complicate matters every office block, warehouse or home has a different system. To accommodate the varying needs of each system a program is customised for each installation. The maintenance program for each installation will include regular checks and maintenance at weekly, monthly, yearly and at longer intervals as specified in the maintenance contract.

Before you can maintain and test hydrant and hose reel installations there are several issues that you must know including:

·  types of hydrant and hose reel system

·  properties of conveyed materials relating to, water pressure and flow rates

·  components of hydrant and hose reel systems