NZS 4541:2007

Automatic fire sprinkler systems

This document has been re-assessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date.

Please note: NZS 4541:2007 is being revised - planned publication date mid 2013.

This revised edition of NZS 4541 supersedes NZS 4541:2003. It provides rules for the design, installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems in order that such systems reliably achieve their fire control function. That function is twofold; first, the fire must be controlled within a specified area and secondly, control should be achieved before levels of toxic or irrespirable products of combustion become life-threatening.

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Amendment history

Supersedes

Publishing information

Status: CURRENT

Published: 06/12/2007

Pages: 506

Committee:  P4541

This document may make references to other documents. All referenced documents are displayed below.

Standards NZ References:

Overseas Standards References:

  • ANSI/NFPA 22-1993 Water tanks for private fire protection
  • ASTM A135-2006 Specification for electric-resistance-welded steel pipe
  • FM Global Data Sheet 8-1 Commodity classification 2004 Edition
  • NFPA 11A-1999 Medium- and high-expansion foam systems
  • BS 2971:1991 Specification for class II arc welding of carbon steel pipework for carrying fluids
  • ISO 9705:1993 Fire tests - Full-scale room test for surface products
  • BS 5514 Part 1:1996 Reciprocating internal combustion engines: performance. Standard reference conditions declarations o
  • ASTM F442/F442M-99 Standard specification for chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic (2005) pipe (SDR-PR)
  • AS 4587:1999 Water mist fire protection systems - System design installation and commissioning
  • AS 4041:2006 Pressure piping
  • ASTM A403-93 Specification for wrought austenitic stainless steel piping fittings
  • ISO/IEC Guide 62:1996 General requirements for bodies operating assessment and certification/registration of quality sys
  • AS 1074:1989 Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service
  • ASTM D2261-96(2002) Standard test method for tearing strength of fabrics by the tongue (single rip) procedure (constant-
  • FM Global Data Sheet 7-31 Storage of aerosol products 2003 Edition
  • AS 2845 Part 3:1993 Water supply - Backflow prevention devices - Field testing and maintenance
  • ANSI/NFPA 25-2005 Inspection testing and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems
  • AS 1851:2005 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment
  • FM Global Data Sheet 1-57 Plastic building materials in construction 2005 Edition
  • BS 5252:1976 Framework for colour coordination for building purposes
  • LPCB LPS 1181 Part 2:2005 Series of fire growth tests for LPCB approval and listing of construction product systems. Req
  • FM Global Data Sheet 8-29 Refrigerated storage 2000 Edition
  • UL 1626:2001 Standard for Residential sprinklers for fire-protection service
  • UL 300:2005 Safety for fire testing of fire extinguishing systems for protection of restaurant cooking areas
  • ANSI/NFPA 16-2003 Deluge foam-water sprinkler and foamwater spray systems
  • ASTM E711-87(2004) Standard test method for gross calorific value of refuse-derived fuel by the bomb calorimeter
  • DIN 16005:1987 General purpose pressure gauges with elastic pressure-responsive elements; requirements and testing
  • ASTM F439-06 Standard specification for chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic pipe fittings schedule 80
  • ASTM E84-06 Standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials
  • ASTM A312-92 Specification for seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel pipe
  • BS 3600:1997 Specificatin for dimensions and masses per unit length of welded and seamless steel pipes and tubes for pre
  • AS 4441 (Int):2003 Oriented PVC (OPVC) pipes for pressure applications
  • ASTM D482-03 Standard test method for ash from petroleum products
  • FM Global Data Sheet 2-2 Installation rules for suppression mode automatic sprinklers 2002 Edition
  • ISO 6182 Part 1:2004 Fire protection - Automatic sprinkler systems. Requirements and test methods for sprinklers
  • MIL-C-8068B:2000 Cloth coated nylon rubber-coated fuel-resistant
  • FM Global Data Sheet 7-11 Belt conveyors 2005 Edition
  • ANSI/NFPA 30-1993 Flammable and combustible liquids code
  • ASTM D1183-96 Standard test methods for resistance of adhesives to cyclic laboratory aging conditions
  • LPCB LPS 1208:2005 LPCB fire resistance requirements for elements of construction used to provide compartmentation
  • BS 1387:1985 Steel tubes and tubulars suitable for screwing to BS 21 pipe threads
  • BS 1780:1985 Bourdon tube pressure and vacuum gauges
  • ISO 6182 Part 7:2004 Fire protection - Automatic sprinkler systems. Requirements and test methods for early suppression
  • MIL-T-6396E:2006 Tanks aircraft propulsion fluid system internal removable non-selfsealing
  • AS 2417:2001 Rotodynamic pumps - Hydraulic performance acceptance tests - Grades 1 and 2
  • FM Global Data Sheet 8-18 Storage of hanging garments 2000 Edition
  • ANSI/NFPA 750-2003 Water mist fire protection systems
  • ANSI/NFPA 15-1990 Water spray fixed systems for fire protection
  • ANSI/NFPA 409-2004 Aircraft hangars
  • FM Approval Standard 4880:2005 Class 1 fire rating of insulated wall or wall and roof/ceiling panels interior finish mat
  • FM Global Data Sheet 4-3N Medium and high expansion foam systems 2001 Edition
  • LPCB LPS 1181 Part 1:2005 Series of fire growth tests for LPCB approval and listing of construction product systems. Req
  • API SPEC 5L:2007 Specification for pipe line
  • UBC 26-3 Room fire test standard for interior of foam plastic systems
  • ANSI/NFPA 13D-2002 Installation of sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes
  • FED-STD 601-8311:1955 Adhesion seams (Seam strength)
  • AS 2149:2003 Starter batteries - Lead-acid
  • FM Global Data Sheet 2-7 Installation rules for sprinkler systems using control mode specific application (CMSA) ceiling
  • FED-STD 191A-5872:1978 Temperature high; Effect on cloth blocking
  • ASTM D751-00 Standard test methods for coated fabrics
  • IEC 60947 Part 4:2002 Low voltage switchgear and control gear. Contactors and motor-starters
  • FMRC 4880:1994 Approval requirements for Class 1 fire classification with no height restriction
  • UL 199:2005 Standard for automatic sprinklers for fire-protection service
  • ASTM A53-2007 Standard specification for pipe steel black and hot-dipped zinc-coated welded and seamless
  • AS 4118 Part 2.1:1995 Fire sprinkler systems - Piping - General
  • ANSI/NFPA 13-2002 Installation of sprinkler systems
  • ANSI/NFPA 13R-2002 Installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies up to and including four stories in heig

Other References:

  • LPCB LPS 1181 Part 1:2005 Series of fire growth tests for LPCB approval and listing of construction product systems. Requirements and tests for built-up cladding and sandwich panel systems for use as the external envelope of buildings
  • Fire Offices’ Committee. Rules for automatic sprinkler installations 29th ed. London: Fire Offices’ Committee 1968.
  • NFPA 11A-1999 Medium- and high-expansion foam systems
  • UBC 26-3 Room fire test standard for interior of foam plastic systems
  • UL 1626:2001 Standard for Residential sprinklers for fire-protection service
  • LPCB LPS 1208:2005 LPCB fire resistance requirements for elements of construction used to provide compartmentation
  • UL 300:2005 Safety for fire testing of fire extinguishing systems for protection of restaurant cooking areas
  • Environmental Protection Agency. Cross-connection control manual. Washington DC: Office of ground water and drinking water 2003.
  • LPCB LPS 1181 Part 2:2005 Series of fire growth tests for LPCB approval and listing of construction product systems. Requirements and tests for sandwich panels and built up systems for use as internal construction in buildings
  • MIL-T-6396E:2006 Tanks aircraft propulsion fluid system internal removable non-selfsealing
  • UL 199:2005 Standard for automatic sprinklers for fire-protection service
  • New Zealand Building Code Handbook and compliance documents
  • MIL-C-8068B:2000 Cloth coated nylon rubber-coated fuel-resistant

This document is cited by New Zealand legislation. Expand the box to see details.

Building (Building Code: Fire Safety and Signs) Amendment Regulations 2012

Ministry:  Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building and Housing
Section:  4(2)

Citation Context:
A sprinkler system must comply, at the time that it was installed, with one of the following standards: (a)NZS 4541:2007 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems...

Building Code Compliance Document C

Ministry:  Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building and Housing
Section:  VM2

Building Code Compliance Document C

Ministry:  Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building and Housing
Section:  AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, AS5, AS6, AS7, VM1

Building Code Compliance Document F7

Ministry:  Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building and Housing
Section:  AS1

Building Code Compliance Schedule Handbook

Ministry:  Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment: Building and Housing
Section:  SS1, 6.0 Performance Standard

Fire Safety And Evacuation Of Buildings Regulations 2006

Ministry:  Department of Internal Affairs
Section:  16(2)(a)

Citation Context:
A sprinkler system must comply, at the time that it was installed, with one of the following standards: (a)NZS 4541:2007 - Automatic fire sprinkler systems...

Preparing for a Chemical Emergency HSNO C oP 36-1 02-12

Ministry:  Responsible Care New Zealand Inc
Section:  Annex P

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