Fire sprinkler systems in Al Furjan 

Fire sprinkler systems in Al Furjan: local context

Al Furjan is a residential community between Sheikh Zayed Road and the Emirates Road, near Jebel Ali and Discovery Gardens, developed mainly from the late 2000s. It combines villas and townhouses with a growing band of mid-rise apartment buildings and neighbourhood retail, much of it built by different developers on individual plots. Its position near the Jebel Ali industrial belt makes it popular with families working in the south of the city.

• Townhouse and villa projects rely on ducted split or VRF systems, roof water tanks with transfer pumps, and solar or electric water heating, all fitted within modest plot and roof areas.
• Approvals can involve the master developer and Trakhees or Dubai Municipality depending on the plot, with Civil Defence review of fire systems for apartment buildings; the route is confirmed per plot.
• Dust from nearby industrial and construction areas loads condenser coils and AHU filters quickly, so maintenance access and filter classes are chosen with that in mind.

Building types we serve in Al Furjan

For mid-rise residential and mixed-use buildings, the work concentrates on compact plant on the roof, car-park ventilation in podiums, metered apartment DBs and tight ceiling voids that make coordination drawings decisive.

Scope of work

• Preparation of sprinkler shop drawings showing head layout against reflected ceiling plans, beams, bulkheads, diffusers and light fittings, submitted for consultant and Civil Defence review.
• Supply and installation of fire pump sets (electric duty, diesel standby and jockey pump), controllers, suction and delivery headers, test lines and flow-measuring arrangements.
• Installation of risers, floor control valve assemblies with flow and tamper switches, drain and test stations, and zone isolation so floors can be serviced without shutting the building.
• Hydrostatic pressure testing of every section, flushing of mains before head connection, and witnessed pump performance tests against the rated curve.

Systems we install

• Pressure-reducing valve stations for high-rise pressure zoning on tall risers.
• Quick-response, concealed and sidewall sprinkler heads selected by ceiling type and hazard.

UAE site and climate challenges

• Coastal sites in Dubai Marina, JLT or Sharjah corniche areas bring salt-laden air that attacks exposed steel. External pipework, hangers and valve assemblies receive galvanising or coating suited to the exposure, and we avoid mixing metals at joints where galvanic corrosion would start.
• Unconditioned car parks and loading areas see large daily temperature swings and dust. Where the strategy calls for dry or pre-action systems, we protect compressors and valve trims from dust and plan drain points so condensate in the dry pipe is cleared during maintenance.
• Single tall riser with PRV stations versus separate pump zones in towers: PRVs reduce pump count but need regular testing, while staged pumping costs more plant space but gives steadier pressures.

Relevant Manolia projects

Hassani Group factories & HQ, DIP

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Factory complex, HQ and staff accommodation, all served from one central cooling station.

2B+G+11+Gym

2B+G+11 building, Al Nahda Dubai

Al Nahda (Dubai) · MEP · Completed

Complete MEP works for a residential building with basements and gym.

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