AS 4118.1.1-1996 (2013) PDF

Full title and description

St AS 4118.1.1-1996 (R2013) — Fire sprinkler systems — Part 1.1: Components — Sprinklers and sprayers. Specifies the performance and testing requirements for metallic‑element and frangible glass‑bulb sprinklers and sprayers used in automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Abstract

This Standard defines required performance characteristics and test procedures for the types of sprinklers listed in Table 1.1, and sets acceptance principles for other sprinkler types where documented approval and listing by a recognized authority exists. The document was the original 1996 publication reconfirmed in 2013 (R2013) following Standards Australia procedures.

General information

• Status: Current — reconfirmed (R2013) by Standards Australia.
• Publication date: 1996 (original publication; reconfirmation approved 14 June 2013).
• Publisher: Standards Australia.
• ICS / categories: 13.220.20 — Fire protection (fire sprinkler systems and components).
• Edition / version: 1st edition (AS 4118.1.1:1996), reconfirmed R2013.
• Number of pages: Approximately 44 pages (varies by published/pdf version).

Scope

This Standard applies to metallic element and frangible glass‑bulb sprinklers and sprayers listed in the document (Table 1.1). It sets out test methods and performance criteria for hydraulic performance, thermal response, mechanical integrity and identification/marking of sprinklers, and notes that other sprinkler designs may be accepted if supported by documented approval and listing from a recognized authority; full test procedures for non‑listed types are not necessarily included.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined categories of sprinklers and sprayers (table of covered types) and terminology.
• Performance requirements: hydraulic discharge characteristics, spray distribution and K‑factor verification.
• Thermal responsiveness and activation criteria for frangible glass‑bulb and metallic element designs.
• Mechanical strength, durability and resistance to corrosion where applicable.
• Factory and field marking, identification, and documentation requirements for listing/approval.
• Test procedures and acceptance criteria for laboratory evaluation and type‑approval tests.
• Cross‑references and normative references to related standards (pressure piping, system standards and numerical/rounding rules).

Typical use and users

Used by fire protection engineers, sprinkler and component manufacturers, test laboratories, certification/listing bodies, building services designers, specifiers, and authorities having jurisdiction. It is applied when selecting, testing and approving sprinkler heads for automatic fire sprinkler system installations and for product type‑approval and quality control.

Related standards

Frequently referenced standards include AS 2118.1 (Automatic fire sprinkler systems — general/system requirements), AS 4041 (Pressure piping), AS 2706 (Numerical values — rounding and interpretation) and AS 2484 (Fire glossary/terminology). The document was derived from earlier AS 2118 editions and was redesignated as AS 4118.1.1 in 1996.

Keywords

fire sprinkler, sprayers, sprinklers, frangible glass bulb, metallic element, performance testing, type approval, Standards Australia, AS 4118.1.1, R2013

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: AS 4118.1.1:1996 (R2013) is an Australian Standard that specifies performance and test requirements for sprinkler heads and sprayers used in automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the types of metallic‑element and frangible glass‑bulb sprinklers listed in the standard, defining required hydraulic, thermal and mechanical performance, test methods and acceptance criteria; it also explains how other types may be accepted when supported by recognized approvals.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Fire protection designers and engineers, sprinkler manufacturers, testing laboratories, certifiers/listing agencies, installers and building code/approval authorities use the standard for product evaluation, specification and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 1996 edition was officially reconfirmed (R2013) by Standards Australia on 14 June 2013, which indicates the committee found the content still valid at that time. Users should verify with Standards Australia or their national body for any revisions or newer superseding publications since that reconfirmation.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — AS 4118.1.1 is part of the AS 4118 series addressing fire sprinkler systems components; it was created by revising and redesignating material from earlier AS 2118 series documents. Related parts and system standards (for example AS 2118.1) govern overall system design and installation.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: sprinklers, sprayers, fire sprinkler systems, frangible glass bulb, metallic element, performance testing, type approval, Standards Australia.