Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Plans

Kitchen Hoods

AFSS Plan Specification Requirements

Three sets of drawings with system specifications are required for every submittal.

Title Block Requirements

The Title Block on all drawings shall contain the following information:

  • Name of Owner and Occupant: Include the full name of the property owner and the current business occupant.
  • Location Details: Provide the full street address and mailing address, including the zip code.
  • Professional Contacts: Include the name, address, phone, fax, and email address for both the designer and the installing contractor.
  • Plan Identifier: Assign a specific Plan Number or Name for tracking purposes.
  • Scale and Scope: Provide a scale including graphic representation or suitably dimensioned drawings with clear data specifications, along with a detailed scope of work in narrative format.

Information Required on Drawings

The following technical details must be explicitly marked on all submitted plans:

  • Hood Specifications: Indicate the type (canopy, eyebrow, back-shelf, etc.) and the length, width, and height of the hood being protected.
  • Suppression System Manufacturer: Identify the manufacturer and type of suppression system being installed (e.g., Ansul, Piranha, PyroChem).
  • Agent and Tank Data: Specify the UL300 listed system agent employed and the amount. Include the size of the system, number of tanks, and water supply details if applicable.
  • Kitchen Layout (Plan View): Provide a layout including exiting, exit lighting, ABC & K fire extinguishers, location of manual activation device(s), and gas/electrical shut-off valve locations.
  • Flow Point Analysis: Provide a description of the maximum number of flow points supported by the system and the actual number of flow points used.
  • Nozzle and Appliance Detail: Include an isometric view and description with the location of nozzles and the specific types of appliances protected.
  • Piping Arrangement: Detail the size, length, and arrangement of connected piping (this may be combined with the isometric view).
  • Volume Limitations: Note the maximum length of pipe and fittings permitted, along with any volume limitations.
  • Support Configuration: Provide a detail of the rigid pipe support configuration and the method of securement to the pipe and supportive structures.
  • Detection Devices: Mark the location and function of all heat detection devices, including fusible link assemblies and detectors.
  • Conduit and Cable Layout: Provide an isometric view and layout of all conduit, pulleys, fittings, and cable.
  • Container Securement: Include a detail and the method used for securing the container to both the building and the container itself.

Note: Marked System Information indicates missing segments of the plan or specifications submitted and may result in rejection.