Technical Guides — Fire Protection, Commissioning and Quality
These guides build on the standard operating procedures (SOP) SynQ applies on all its projects.
ESFR Sprinkler Obstruction Rules — NFPA 13 (2019)
Where trades may place lights, ducts, cable trays and equipment near ESFR sprinklers without impairing them: NFPA 13 (2019) obstruction rules, with a printable poster.
Read the guide →Fire Hydrant Water Flow Test (NFPA 291)
How a fire hydrant water flow test establishes the water supply curve: purpose, NFPA 291 requirements, equipment and calibration, safety, procedure and report.
Read the guide →Commissioning 101
Commissioning explained: objectives, place in the project life cycle, scope of work, inspection and test plan, tracking matrix, schedule, manpower and workflow.
Read the guide →Documentation 101
Project quality documentation: management plan (initiating to closing), inspection and test plans, procedures, work instructions and inspection and test reports.
Read the guide →Pumps 101
A practical guide to pumps: pump types, pumping and coupling principles, pump curves, installation on base, piping and coupling connection, seals, lubrication and preservation.
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