ASTM F1994-99(2023)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Shipboard Fixed Foam Firefighting Systems
Standard Test Method for Shipboard Fixed Foam Firefighting Systems
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is applicable to fixed foam firefighting systems, including foam generation equipment, foam distribution system piping and valves, sprinkler arrangement and operation, hose reel unit operation, and system controls, as those components are included in the system for a particular application.
4.1.1 Foam systems for machinery spaces are tested using those portions of this test method which apply to the installed components. Suitable adaptation of this test method is made for use with systems which do not include all hardware components described herein.
4.1.2 Deck foam systems are tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s design criteria.
4.2 This test method demonstrates: satisfactory installation of an entire fixed foam/sprinkling system and its associated controls; and effective operation of portions of the foam distribution system and foam maker sprinkling nozzles for selected zones.
4.2.1 This test method verifies application rates and areas of coverage for each type of discharge device of the fixed foam firefighting system.
4.2.2 The satisfactory operation of the system in the selected zones is a measure of overall system capacity and anticipated operation for emergency use. The test, however, may not be representative of all emergency operating conditions that may vary with changes in the number of zones that are activated simultaneously, the material condition of the distribution and sprinkling components as they are maintained over time, and restoration of the system following its use for testing or actual emergencies.
4.3 Test procedures shall be prepared for the conduct of tests of foam firefighting systems in specific vessels. Those procedures shall be tailored to the system design for the system as installed and operated in each vessel.
4.3.1 Tests accomplished in accordance with approved test procedures may be sufficient to demonstrate that the vessel meets the regulatory and classification requirements for the...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers shipboard, fixed (installed) foam/sprinkling firefighting systems.
1.2 Satisfactory completion of these tests indicates functional performance of the fixed foam firefighting system and may be used to demonstrate the system installation’s compliance with the design characteristics of the system.
1.3 Tests made in conformity with this test method are intended to demonstrate the installation and operation of an installed, fixed foam firefighting system. As it includes regulatory requirements, this standard addresses those vessels subject to regulations and ship classification rules. However, the methods stated herein are suitable for unregulated commercial vessels, pleasure craft, military vessels, and similar vessels that are not required to meet regulations for firefighting systems.
1.4 Limitations:
1.4.1 International requirements, national regulations, and ship classification rules must be consulted. The following regulatory requirements and classification society rules were considered in the preparation of this test method:
1.4.1.1 International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 SOLAS Convention, 1978 SOLAS Protocol, and the 1981 and 1983 SOLAS Amendments, II-2/8, “Fixed low-expansion foam extinguishing systems in machinery spaces,”
1.4.1.2 U.S. Government regulations included in 46 CFR 76, 46 CFR 95, and 46 CFR 108 as those regulations are written and enforced by the United States Cost Guard, and
1.4.1.3 The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels. However, the owner will designate the specific classification society which is to be used to classify a particular vessel.
1.4.2 The requirements, regulations, and rules for a specific design must be selected by the owner based on the planned operating profile for the vessel.
1.4.3 This test method reflects international requirements, U.S. Government regulations...
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1994 − 99 (Reapproved 2023) An American National Standard
Standard Test Method for
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Shipboard Fixed Foam Firefighting Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1994; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.4.3 This test method reflects international requirements,
U.S. Government regulations, and ABS rules in effect at the
1.1 This test method covers shipboard, fixed (installed)
time it was prepared, and may not include requirements
foam/sprinkling firefighting systems.
adopted subsequent to the effective date of this test method.
1.2 Satisfactory completion of these tests indicates func-
1.4.4 This test method does not include requirements for the
tional performance of the fixed foam firefighting system and
selection, design, installation, and maintenance of foam fire-
may be used to demonstrate the system installation’s compli-
fighting systems. It applies to installed systems whose designs
ance with the design characteristics of the system.
meet all applicable international requirements, national
1.3 Tests made in conformity with this test method are regulations, and ship classification rules.
intended to demonstrate the installation and operation of an
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
installed, fixed foam firefighting system. As it includes regu-
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
latory requirements, this standard addresses those vessels
standard.
subject to regulations and ship classification rules. However,
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the methods stated herein are suitable for unregulated commer-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cial vessels, pleasure craft, military vessels, and similar vessels
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that are not required to meet regulations for firefighting
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
systems.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Limitations:
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
1.4.1 International requirements, national regulations, and
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ship classification rules must be consulted. The following
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
regulatory requirements and classification society rules were
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
considered in the preparation of this test method:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.4.1.1 International Convention for the Safety of Life at
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Sea (SOLAS), 1974 SOLAS Convention, 1978 SOLAS
Protocol, and the 1981 and 1983 SOLAS Amendments, II-2/8,
2. Referenced Documents
“Fixed low-expansion foam extinguishing systems in machin-
2.1 The following documents apply to this test method only
ery spaces,”
to the extent referenced herein. However, they may be further
1.4.1.2 U.S. Government regulations included in 46 CFR
invoked by the ship owner as part of the design requirements
76, 46 CFR 95, and 46 CFR 108 as those regulations are
for the vessel.
written and enforced by the United States Cost Guard, and
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2.2 ASTM Standards:
1.4.1.3 The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Rules for
A795/A795M Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-
Building and Classing Steel Vessels. However, the owner will
Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for
designate the specific classification society which is to be used
Fire Protection Use
to classify a particular vessel.
F998 Specification for Centrifugal Pump, Shipboard Use
1.4.2 The requirements, regulations, and rules for a specific
F1030 Practice for Selection of Valve Operators
design must be selected by the owner based on the planned
F1155 Practice for Selection and Application of Piping
operating profile for the vessel.
System Materials
F1198 Guide for Shipboard Fire Detection Systems
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.07 on
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