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B168 DORM 3-4 FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT 010150 – 1

HARPERS FERRY JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B168 DORM 3-4 FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT

HARPERS FERRY JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTER

SECTION 010150

STATEMENT OF WORK/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the Contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

a. B168-Dorm3-4- Fire Alarm System Replacement

1.2 LOCATION

This project is located at the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located 10 miles from Harpers Ferry, WV, in Jefferson County. The address is 146 Buffalo Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV, 25425. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling (304) 728-5708.

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULING

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

1.4 POINT OF CONTACT

Center Point of Contact is an individual at the center that will be designated by the CO after award.

1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas, and entrances to buildings clear at all times and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government and authorities having jurisdiction.

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1.6 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.7 PERMITS

A. State permits are not required.

1.8 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items: The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the work into Base Items and Optional Items.

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1- B168-Dorm3-4- Fire Alarm System Replacement

a. Measurement: Contractor shall verify all quantities and field conditions.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Replace the existing fire alarm panels and fire detection devices with new panel and devices throughout the building, as outlined below.

2) Provide drawings, calculations, specifications, product data sheets, and sequence of operations from a fire alarm/electrical engineer licensed in the State of West Virginia, in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 72 and 101, NEC. The Government will provide floor plans in xx.dwg format prior to the beginning of work. The structure is classified as R2 use.

3) Re-use existing conduit and wiring the extent permissible by code.

4) Replace old, non-code compliant wiring. All new fire alarm wiring to be in electrical metal tubing (EMT) conduit.

5) The new fire alarm panels shall come with battery backup and integral

Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) devices and have adequate zones/points.

6) Testing and documentation is also required, as outlined in NFPA 72.

Provide inspection and testing documentation in accordance with NFPA. Final testing and verification will be done with Center POC present.

7) Provide record of completion and re-acceptance testing witnessed by a third party in accordance with NFPA.

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1.10 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. All work shall adhere to the most recent versions of the International Code Council Family of Codes (IBC, IPC, IFGC, etc.) and NFPA codes (NFPA 70, NFPA70E, etc).

1.11 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

PART 2 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

2.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

2.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

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6. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

7. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 10 working days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be processed in same timeframe as initial submittal.

2.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

1. Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product Data: refer to technical specifications

2. Sample Warranties

3. Construction Schedule.

4. Closeout documents listed in specs. O&M, final warranties.

2.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

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1. Submit one copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copy. Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

2. Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification.

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Predemolition photographs or video.

2. Accident prevention plan.

PART 3 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

3.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service.

3.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor, coordinate with Center POC.

3.3 STAGING AREAS

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

3.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

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B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel and public of possible hazard.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 4 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

4.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

4.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

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2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

4.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

4.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 5 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

5.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

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C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

5.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

4. Submit all closeout documentation.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

5.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

5.4 FINAL CLEANING

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A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

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HARPERS FERRY JOB CORPS CCC FIRE DETECTION MATERIALS

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SECTION 283000

FIRE DETECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes removal and disposal of existing fire detection panels and devices, and furnishing and installing fire detection components such as fire alarm panels, annunciators, detectors, pull stations, signaling devices, low voltage wiring and conduit, telecom wiring and conduit, and other related items. This section also includes fire detection system design and documentation.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplemen-tary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in 01 0150 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

B. Submittals required prior to start of work:

For all Items:

1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's literature including data sheets, wiring diagrams, and description of operation for fire alarm panels, batteries, annunciators, detectors, signaling devices, and pull stations.

2. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings at the appropriate scale so that that all information can be conveyed on one 11x17 sheet per building. Include plans, details, and calculations as follows:

a. Floor plans showing all existing fire alarm panels and devices.

b. Floor plans showing the location of each proposed panel, annunciator, de-tector, pull station, and notification device. Show conduit routing, wire number and sizes, and voltage drop calculations.

c. Identify location and number of ADA compliant rooms. Reference source used to determine the number and how on the plans.

d. System riser diagrams showing number of proposed devices and appliances per zone/circuit. Include device addresses.

e. Verify and document proposed detector spacing and distance from HVAC outlets and inlets and light fixtures. Indicate on shop drawings where de-tectors are required to be relocated to meet NFPA 72 and manufacturer's recommendations.

f. Batteries: Provide battery-size calculations.

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g. Submit all documents in hard copy (or electronic PDF) and ACAD.dwg format (version 2013 or newer).

2. Sample Warranty: Submit sample warranty for fire alarm panels.

C. Closeout Submittals: As specified in 01 0150 Section “Closeout Procedures.”

1. Field quality-control test reports.

2. Special Warranty on Fire Alarm Control Panels.

a. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace fire-alarm sys-tem equipment and components that fail because of defects in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

b. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

3. Final Documentation including the following:

a. Approval and Acceptance: Provide completed “Record of Completion” form according to NFPA 72.

b. Record Drawings: Provide “Permanent Records” according to NFPA 72 Submit drawings at the appropriate scale so that that all information can be conveyed on one 11x17 sheet per building. Include:

1) Plan views showing the actual location, designation, and interconnection of all system devices, including existing devices not part of this contract.

2) Detailed single-line wiring schematics showing wiring terminations at panels and devices remote from the panel for each loop or zone.

3) Submit documents in hard copy (or electronic PDF) and ACAD.dwg format (version 2013 or newer).

c. Operation and Maintenance Data: Provide manufacturer's operation and maintenance data for fire alarm panel, all initiation devices, and control devices.

4. Provide fire panel, annunciator, and pull station keys.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Worker's Qualifications:

1. Fire Alarm Work: Performed by an West Virginia state licensed fire alarm in-staller or under the direct supervision of an West Virginia state licensed fire alarm installer. Additionally, personnel trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of equipment.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

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2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified. The other manufacturers installed currently on center shall be evaluated to keep likeness on the center.

1. Edwards Signaling.

2. Fire Lite Alarms, a Honeywell company.

3. NOTIFIER, a Honeywell company.

4. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Fire Safety Division.

B. Acceptable manufacturers shall not require service personnel to be employed by the manufacturer or manufacturer's service branches. Any system service, repair or modi-fication must be non-restrictive and be able to be completed by competent third-party servicers.

2.2 DETECTORS

A. General: Comply with UL 268, operating at 24-V dc, nominal two or four wire type.

1. Integral Addressable Module: Communicates detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire alarm panel.

2. Base: Twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

3. Self-Restoring detectors that do not require resetting or readjustment after actua-tion to restore them to normal operation.

4. Integral Visual Indicating Light: LED or similar type light indicating detector has operated and power-on status.

B. Photoelectric/Thermal: Actuated by either photoelectric or thermal inputs with remote sensitivity adjustment.

C. Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521, operating at 24-V dc, nominal.

1. Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature or a rate of rise.

2. Fixed-Temperature Type: Actuated by a fixed temperature.

2.3 PULL STATION

A. Manual Fire Alarm Station: Comply with UL 38.

1. General: Single action, pull lever type, finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions. Provide with integral addressable module to communi-cate pull station status (normal, alarm, trouble) to fire alarm panel.

2. Outlet box: Manufacturer’s recessed or surface mounted back box.

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3. Station Reset: Key-or wrench operated switch. Provide reset tool with pull sta-tion.

4. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated, provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.4 INITIATING AND INTERFACE DEVICES

A. Intelligent, microprocessor based, interface module, single input to monitor normally open or closed dry contact and reports the contact’s status to the control panel.

2.5 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Horns: Comply with UL 464. Electric vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc producing a sound pressure level of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded sig-nal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

B. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights complying with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word “FIRE” is engraved in minimum 1-inch high letters on the lens. Field selectable 15/30/75/110cd, rated light output

C. Combination Device: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single as-sembly.

D. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure. Light output ratings of visible notification appliances shall be determined with shield in place.

2.6 ADDRESSABLE, FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

A. General: Microprocessor based, UL listed, complying with UL 864 and meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 for local fire alarm control for automatic or manual service.

B. Alphanumeric Display and Systems Controls: LCD display for display of alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming control menu.

C. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power supply module.

Alarm current draw of entire fire alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power supply module rating.

D. Secondary Power: 24 V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

E. Provide with semi-flush trim kit.

F. Expansion card cage to hold network interface module.

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G. Local and wide area network interface module for telephone transmission.

H. Alarm transmitter: Upon receiving an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from fire alarm panel the transmitter captures two telephone lines, dials a preset number and transmits signals when contact is made.

I. Transient Voltage Surge Suppression to be provide for the panel.

2.7 RACEWAYS

A. EMT: UL 797 electrical metallic tubing; ANSI C80.3, zinc-coated steel.

1. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel compression or set screw type.

2.8 WIRE:

A. General: UL listed and labeled.

B. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair, No. 18 AWG unless other size recommended by system manufacturer. Red insulation jacket.

C. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75oC, color-coded insulation. Red insulation jacket.

1. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum.

2. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM REMOVAL

A. Document the location, type, and number of existing fire detection devices prior to be-ginning work. Submit documentation to Contracting Officer.

B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire detection systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

1. Circuits to Be Removed: Remove portion of circuits, including conductors and conduit, indicated to be removed to source of supply. Disconnect and remove devices.

2. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect equipment. Remove circuit to source of supply where circuit is indicated to be removed. Temporarily terminate con-ductors in a safe manner where circuit will be reattached to new equipment or devices.

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C. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities. Main-tain electrical continuity to remaining wiring and equipment.

D. Removed conduits, wire, devices, etc. is the property of the Contractor unless otherwise noted.

E. Provide blank cover plates on abandoned boxes in block walls or in concrete.

3.2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Where new devices are to be installed in the same location as removed devices, re-use of existing conduit and wiring is allowed. In locations where an existing device was not installed in conduit, new wiring and conduit is to be installed.

B. Install fire alarm equipment in accordance with NEC and NECA’s “Standards of Installation, NFPA 72, and manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Install new fire alarm devices in existing device locations where possible to minimize disturbing existing finishes.

D. Mount audible and visual devices per ADAAG requirements.

E. Locate horn/strobes in existing locations where possible. Provide adequate coverage to achieve sound levels of at least 15 dB above the average ambient noise level in all locations throughout the building(s). Notify Contracting Officer if additional horn/strobes are required.

AREA Average Noise Level (dB)

Private Offices 50

Shared offices 55

Welding Shop 90

Medical exam rooms 55

Culinary Arts rooms 65

Gymnasium 70

Classroom 60

Storage areas 40

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Private Toilet rooms 40

Multiple person toilet rooms 50

Wellness areas 50

Dormitory Rooms/Lounge 50

3.3 CONDUITS AND WIREWAYS

A. Install all fire alarm system wiring in EMT conduit.

B. Install conduits and cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members and follow surface contours where possible.

C. Bond and ground conduits according to ANSI J-STD-607-A.

D. Utilize sweeping bends or pull boxes when changing direction.

E. For non-accessible ceilings: Install surface mounted conduit along ceiling.

F. Space raceways at least 12 inches from other electrical system raceways or shield to prevent EMI.

G. Mechanically fasten together metal conduits, enclosures, and raceways for conductors, to form continuous electrical conductor. Connect to electrical boxes, fittings, and cab-inets to provide electrical continuity.

H. Secure conduit terminations in metal enclosures with 2 locknuts and terminate with plastic bushing. Install locknuts inside and outside enclosure.

I. Raceway Sizing: Size raceways per the most stringent requirement of NEC, ANS, IEIA/TIA 568B and 569, or NEMA VE-2.

3.4 WIRING AND CABLE INSTALLATION

A. Wiring: Wiring of fire alarm system is not specifically detailed on drawings. Refer to the manufacturer's shop drawings for detailed wiring and connection information.

Complete wiring in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Color code wiring and install per manufacturer's point-to-point wiring diagram. Determine number of wires for each fire area zone from number and types of devices installed. Connect each device with sufficient wiring to complete its intended operation.

B. Grounding: Ground the Fire Alarm Panel and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to the Fire Alarm Control Pan-el.

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C. Reuse existing conduits where fire detection devices are being replaced. Install ivory colored surface metal raceway to new wall mounted devices or where existing conduit cannot be reused.

D. Install wires and cables without splices. Make connections at terminal strips in cabi-nets or at equipment terminals. Make soldered splices in electronic circuits in control cabinets.

E. Color Coding:

1. Initiating circuits: Color coded red for positive, black for negative.

2. Indicating circuits: Color coded yellow for positive, brown for negative.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS AND DEVICES

A. Install at locations for most convenient viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment.

B. Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors, and other designations used for electrical identification with corresponding designations indicated in the Contract Documents or required by codes and standards. Use consistent designations throughout Project.

C. Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before applying.

D. Nameplates: Identify panels and control points.

E. Wire Markers: Install at each end of each wire interconnecting between such items as control panels and fire detection devices. Wire markers shall correspond to control wire numbers on schematic diagrams.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Notify Contracting Officer at least 48 hours before inspection or testing. Perform tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

B. Prepare test and inspection reports according to NFPA 72.

C. Tests and Inspections:

1. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection, prior to testing.

2. System Testing: Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

3. Prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documentation"

Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

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3.7 DEMONSTRATION

A. Provide one hour of operating instructions to Government personnel per type of fire alarm system and/or panel. Demonstrate how to adjust, set, operate, and maintain the fire alarm systems.

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B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

2. Sample Warranty: Submit sample warranty for fire alarm panels.