2023 TAFB Fire Protection Standard.pdf

Issued: MAR-2023 Page 1 of 9

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

FIRE PROTECTION

STANDARD

2023 Edition

Base Civil Engineer 72 ABW/CE 7535 5th ST, Ste 101

Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma 73145-9010 Telephone 405-734-3451

Fax 405-734-5535

APPROVING OFFICIAL:

STEPHANIE P. WILSON, NH-IV

Director, 72 ABW/CE

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1. Fire Protection & Life Safety

1.1. Introduction

1.1.1. This section shall be utilized in conjunction with the latest version of Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01, the criteria, standards, and codes referenced therefrom, and the requirements from subsequent references therefrom.

1.1.2. This section shall be utilized as the minimum standard(s) for the planning and development of projects and the design, construction, and commissioning for procurement of facilities for projects located at Tinker AFB, OK. Examples include, but are not limited to, the development of scopes of work, DD1391 documentation, drawings, specifications, and request for proposals.

These standards will serve as the primary fire protection criteria reference document.

1.1.3. This document shall be used in conjunction with detailed design documents (e.g., shop drawings) in the procurement of Facility construction. No part of this document should be considered inclusive to all government requirements.

1.1.4. Prior to the first fire protection related contractual submittal, the designer shall meet with the 72d ABW/CE Contracted Alarm Shop, 72d CE Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention Branch, and 72d CE Engineering Flight Project Management Branch personnel to review and discuss the portions of the project that relate to fire protection and/or life safety. This meeting shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer.

1.2. Reserved

1.3. Reserved

1.4. Reserved

1.5. Reserved

1.6. Reserved

1.7. Fire and Smoke Protection Features

1.7.1. Fire Rated Walls’ Identification

1.7.1.1. Fire rated walls shall be labeled using terminology found in the International Building

Code, except as modified by this document.

1.7.1.2. Labeling shall consist of the type of construction, prefaced by the hours for which it is rated. Examples: “2 HR FIRE BARRIER”, “1 HR FIRE PARTITION”, “3 HR FIRE WALL”.

1.7.1.3. Smoke rated walls shall be labeled using terminology found in the International Building Code.

1.7.1.4. Labeling shall consist of the type of construction, prefaced by the hours for which it is rated (if applicable). Examples: “1 HR SMOKE BARRIER”, “SMOKE PARTITION”.

1.7.1.5. All required wall labeling shall be located within 15 feet of the end of each wall and at intervals not to exceed 20 feet measured horizontally along the wall.

1.7.2. Firestopping

1.7.2.1. Firestopping Contractor Qualifications

Contractors installing firestopping systems shall be FM Research approved in accordance with FM 4991 or a UL Certified Firestop Contractor. The Installer shall have been trained by a direct representative of the manufacturer (not distributor or agent) in the proper selection and installation procedures. The installer shall obtain from the manufacturer and submit written certification of training and retain proof of certification for duration of firestop installation. A manufacturer's willingness to sell its firestopping products to the Contractor or to an installer engaged by the

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Contractor does not in itself confer installer qualifications on the buyer.

1.7.2.2. Firestopping Inspector Qualifications

The firestopping inspector shall be certified/qualified through the Intertek’s Qualified Personnel (IQP) program as a Firestop Inspector, International Firestop Council (IFC) Special Inspector program, or approved equal. The inspector shall have a minimum of two years experience in construction field inspections of firestopping systems, products, and assemblies. The inspector shall be completely independent of, and divested from, the installer, the manufacturer, and the supplier of any material or item being inspected. The inspector shall not be a competitor of the installer, the contractor, the manufacturer, or supplier of any material or item being inspected. Include in the qualifications submittal a signed and sealed or notarized statement assuring compliance with the requirements stated herein.

1.7.2.3. Submittals

1.7.2.3.1. Submit typical details conforming to UL Fire Resistance or other details certified by another nationally recognized testing laboratory, installation instructions or UL listing details for a firestopping assembly in lieu of fire-test data or report.

1.7.2.3.2. For those firestop applications for which no UL tested system is available through a manufacturer, a manufacturer's engineering judgment, derived from similar UL system designs or other tests, shall be submitted for review and approval prior to installation.

1.7.2.3.3. Installer and inspector qualifications shall be submitted for review.

1.7.2.3.4. Submittals must indicate the firestopping material to be provided for each type of application.

1.7.2.3.5. When more than a total of 5 penetrations and/or construction joints are to receive firestopping, provide drawings that indicate location, "F" "T" and "L" ratings, and type of application..

1.7.2.3.6. Submit a written report indicating locations of penetrations, types of penetrations, and types of firestopping used at each location; record type by UL list printed numbers or engineering judgement number.

1.7.2.3.7. Submit inspection report stating that firestopping work has been inspected and found to be applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations and the specified requirements.

1.7.2.3.8. Submit certificates attesting that firestopping material complies with the specified requirements. For all intumescent firestop materials used in through penetration systems, manufacturer shall provide certification of compliance with UL 1479.

1.7.2.4. Firestopping Materials

Provide firestopping materials, supplied from a single domestic manufacturer, consisting of commercially manufactured, asbestos-free, nontoxic products FM APP GUIDE approved, or UL listed, for use with applicable construction and penetrating items, complying with the following minimum requirements.

1.7.2.5. Installation

1.7.2.5.1. Firestopping shall be installed by a Firestopping Contractor who meets the requirements of the “Firestopping Contractor Qualifications” section above. All firestopping systems shall be installed by a single Fire Stopping Contractor for each separate project. Multiple firestopping contractors shall not be used for a project unless otherwise approved.

1.7.2.5.2. Install firestopping in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

1.7.2.5.3. Provide tested and listed firestop systems or system with an approved engineering judgement.

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1.7.2.5.4. Where necessary to prevent soiling of adjacent surfaces by firestopping materials during installation, provide masking and/or temporary covering..

1.7.2.5.5. All firestopping systems shall be labeled with a permanent label containing, at minimum, the following information:

1.7.2.5.5.1. Firestopping material manufacturer

1.7.2.5.5.2. Firestopping system UL number or engineering judgement number/title

1.7.2.5.5.3. Date of firestopping system installation

1.7.2.6. Inspection

1.7.2.6.1. Firestopping shall be inspected by an inspector who meets the requirements of the

“Firestopping Inspector Qualifications” section above.

1.7.2.6.2. Firestopping shall not be covered or enclosed until inspection is complete and approved by the Contracting Officer. The inspector must inspect the applications initially to ensure adequate preparations (clean surfaces suitable for application, etc.) and periodically during the work to assure that the completed work has been accomplished according to the manufacturer's written instructions and the specified requirements.

1.7.2.6.3. Submit written reports indicating locations of and types of penetrations and types of firestopping used at each location; type shall be recorded by UL listed printed numbers.

1.7.2.6.4. Inspect all firestopping in accordance with ASTM E2393 and ASTM E2174 and document inspection results to be submitted.

1.8. Reserved

1.9. Fire Protection Systems

1.9.1. Fire Department Access

For all new construction projects, a KNOXBOX Model 3200 – Non-Monitored, recessed is required. For renovations that add a KNOXBOX, recessed is preferred. On renovations where a recessed box cannot be achieved, coordinate with 72d Fire & Emergency Service Fire Prevention Branch for guidance. Knox Boxes are not required for gates.

1.9.2. Interior Fire Lanes – B3001 & B9001

1.9.2.1. Fire Lanes as described below, are lanes to be used by emergency services personnel for emergency vehicle access, and emergency vehicle staging. Building 3001 and building 9001 are two facilities large enough to require interior dedicated fire lanes.

1.9.2.2. Fire lanes for these two facilities shall be established and maintained in accordance with this instruction.

1.9.2.3. Fire lanes shall not be obstructed or used for storage or staging.

1.9.2.4. Fire lane dimensions shall be as follows:

1.9.2.4.1. Continuous Width – 20 feet wide

1.9.2.4.2. Structures at corners shall have 45-degree angle cut and three-foot setback for emergency vehicle maneuverability.

1.9.2.5. Fire lane identification shall be:

1.9.2.5.1. 8-inch wide solid and continuous line that is “Safety Red” in color.

1.9.2.5.2. 6-inch tall “Arial Font” or similar lettering that is high contrast/high visibility white color.

1.9.2.6. Building 9001 main north-south aisle (44-45), east-west (SRQ), and east-west (AB) shall maintain their current widest width. No future decreasing deviation shall be allowed, only an

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1.9.3. Fire Hydrants

1.9.3.1. Newly installed fire hydrants barrels shall have one 4” Storz quick connect outlet and two

2.5” NHT outlets.

1.9.3.2. Fire hydrants supplied by domestic water mains shall have barrels factory painted “OSHA Safety Yellow”. A flow test shall be performed to determine the available supply. Hydrant caps and bonnets shall be painted with reflective paint in accordance with NFPA 291 to identify the flow capacity. The colors designated in NFPA 291 shall be modified as follows:

1.9.3.2.1. Light Blue – Change to Light Blue – Krylon A01540007 Light Blue or equivalent

1.9.3.2.2. Green – Change to OSHA Safety Green

1.9.3.2.3. Orange – Change to OSHA Safety Orange

1.9.3.2.4. Red – Change to OSHA Safety Red

1.9.3.3. Fire hydrants supplied by dedicated fire protection water mains shall be factory painted “OSHA Safety Red”.

1.9.4. Special Hazards Systems Contractor Qualifications

1.9.4.1. Contractors performing installation or modification of special hazards systems which utilize a chemical agent shall have Special Hazards Systems NICET certification.

1.9.4.2. These systems shall be installed by or under the supervision of a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.4.3. Control and releasing equipment shall be installed by a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.4.4. System circuit terminations shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.4.5. Proof of qualifications must be submitted to and approved by Contracting Officer prior to beginning work.

1.9.5. Automatic Sprinkler Systems

1.9.5.1. Contractor Qualifications

1.9.5.1.1. Contractor’s performing installation or modification of fire sprinkler systems shall have Water-Based Systems Layout NICET certification.

1.9.5.1.2. All fire sprinkler systems shall be installed by or under the direct supervision of a contractor who is NICET Level III (minimum).

1.9.5.1.3. Proof of qualifications must be submitted to and approved by Contracting Officer prior to beginning work.

1.9.5.2. Piping

1.9.5.2.1. All aboveground sprinkler piping shall be black steel Sch. 40.

1.9.5.2.2. All aboveground sprinkler piping shall be painted using two coats of Red No. 1110.

1.9.5.3. Fire Department Connection (FDC)

1.9.5.3.1. FDCs shall be provided with 4" Storz x 4" Female NPT with 30o bend.

1.9.5.3.2. FDC location and finish shall be approved by the 72d CE Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention Branch

1.9.5.4. Exterior Waterflow Alarm

1.9.5.4.1. Exterior sprinkler waterflow alarm appliance shall be an electrically operated alarm bell.

1.9.5.4.2. The exterior waterflow alarm shall function independently from the building’s fire alarm control unit.

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1.9.5.4.3. Exterior waterflow alarm shall be located within five feet of the exterior door providing access to the building sprinkler riser(s).

1.9.6. Fire Alarm

1.9.6.1. Contractor Qualifications

1.9.6.1.1. Contractor’s performing installation or modification of fire alarm systems or combination fire alarm / mass notification systems shall have Fire Alarms Systems NICET certification

1.9.6.1.2. All fire alarm and mass notification systems shall be installed by, or under the supervision of, a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.6.1.3. Control equipment shall be installed by a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.6.1.4. System circuit terminations shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, a contractor who is NICET Level III.

1.9.6.1.5. Proof of qualifications must be submitted to and approved by Contracting Officer prior to beginning work.

1.9.6.2. Plans and Calculations

Intelligibility measurement results shall be documented on the record drawings, in addition to the information required by NFPA 72.

1.9.6.3. B3001/B9001 Requirements

Circumstances within the existing buildings 3001 and 9001 may require deviation from the fire alarm guidance provided in this standard. Requirements provided in this standard shall be followed unless otherwise approved by 72d CE Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention Branch and 72d CE Engineering Flight Project Management Branch.

1.9.6.4. Fire Alarm System Reporting

1.9.6.4.1. New fire alarm reporting equipment shall be manufactured by Monaco Enterprises and have point-to-point reporting capabilities. These systems shall report to the base supervising station receiving equipment (Monaco D-21).

1.9.6.4.2. System antenna installation shall be in accordance with all manufacturer requirements and recommendations unless otherwise approved by the 72d CE Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention Branch or 72d CE Engineering Flight Project Management Branch.

1.9.6.5. Fire Alarm Control Equipment

1.9.6.5.1. Scope of Work (SOW) for projects which will include new control equipment shall be approved by the 72d CE Fire & Emergency Services Fire Prevention Branch or 72d CE Engineering Project Management Branch. Approval must be obtained prior to contract solicitation.

1.9.6.5.2. New fire alarm systems shall be addressable.

1.9.6.5.3. Fire alarm control units (FACU) shall be manufactured by Monaco Enterprises and shall provide point-to-point reporting.

1.9.6.5.4. Local Operating Consoles shall have a label “MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM LOC” affixed permanently to the front of the cabinet.

1.9.6.5.5. Local Operating Consoles shall not be provided with push buttons to initiate the “Carbon Monoxide Emergency” or “Fire Emergency” messages.

1.9.6.6. Initiating Devices

1.9.6.6.1. All initiating devices shall have a label affixed permanently to the exterior of the device identifying its assigned address and circuit. These shall match the information provided in the record drawings

1.9.6.6.2. Where concealed, duct smoke detectors shall be provided with an access panel for

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1.9.6.7. Notification Devices

1.9.6.7.1. All notification devices shall have a label affixed permanently to exterior of the device identifying its device number and circuit. These shall match the information provided in the record drawings.

1.9.6.7.2. Textual display signs shall be two line programmable. Top line shall display stationary alert message “Evacuate” (red text) or “Announcement” (green text).

Second line shall scroll message from right to left (white text).

1.9.6.7.3. Textual display signs shall be centered above the door(s) for which they serve.

Where exit signs are also provided, textual display signs shall be installed above the exit signs. Where space does not allow for installation above the exit sign, the textual display sign shall be installed on the right side of the exit sign.

1.9.6.8. Wiring, Circuits, and Conduit

All circuits shall be installed in no smaller than ¾” conduit (EMT minimum).

1.9.6.9. Power

The circuit breaker for the primary power supply circuits serving fire alarm systems shall be provided with a red circuit breaker lock intended for use on the panel in which it is installed.

1.9.6.10. MNS Messages

1.9.6.10.1. The messages provided below represent the messages that shall be utilized for all in-building mass notification systems. Message files shall be from Monaco Enterprises, Inc. When there is a direct conflict with requirements found in a governing FC, the FC criteria shall take precedence.

1.9.6.10.2. Message #1: Fire Emergency / Fire Alarm

Alert Sound: NFPA Temporal 3 (T-3) pattern tone - 0.50 seconds on / 0.50 seconds off – 1000 Hz, followed by a 1 second delay (Alert Sound played twice by Announcement)

Announcement: Female voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until system is reset.

Message 1A (For facilities with NO elevators): “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. A fire emergency has been reported in the building. Please walk to the nearest exit or exit stairway.”

Message 1B (For facilities with elevators): “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. A fire emergency has been reported in the building. Please walk to the nearest exit or exit stairway. Do not use elevators.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.3. Message #2: Carbon Monoxide Detection

Alert Sound: NFPA Temporal 4 (T-4) pattern tone - 0.10 seconds on / 0.10 seconds off – 520 Hz, followed by a 4 second delay (Alert Sound played twice, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Male voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until system is reset.

Message: “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. Carbon Monoxide has been detected in the building; please leave the building by the nearest exit.”

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The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.4. Message #3: Hazardous Condition

Alert Sound: Hi-Lo - 780 to 600 Hz alternately - 0.57 seconds repeated 4 times, followed by a 1 second delay (Alert Sound played twice by Announcement)

Announcement: Male voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until message is deactivated.

Message: “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. A hazardous condition outside the facility has been reported. Please shelter in place and respond appropriately.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.5. Message #4: Security Breach

Alert Sound: Rapid Siren - 600-1250 Hz up and down sweep in 0.25 seconds, played for 3 seconds, followed by 1 second delay (Alert Sound played once, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Male voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until message is deactivated.

Message: “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. A possible security breach has been reported. Take appropriate security measures; report suspicious personnel, vehicles, or activities to Security Forces.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.6. Message #5: Severe Weather

Alert Sound: Slow Whoop – 600 to 1250 Hz upward sweep for 4 seconds, followed by 1 second delay (Alert Sound played once, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Female voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until message is deactivated.

Message: “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for this area. Please tune to local weather stations for further information.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.7. Message #6: All Clear - Return to Normal Operations

Alert Sound: Ding-Dong – Percussive pairs of 700 and 570 Hz tones each damped to zero for 0.5 seconds, followed by 1 second delay (Alert Sound played three times, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Female voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until the Cycle stops repeating.

Message: “May I have your attention. May I have your attention. The building

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The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat. The Cycle shall stop repeating once three consecutive Cycles have played.

1.9.6.10.8. Message #7: MNS Test

Alert Sound: 1 Chime Tone – 575 Hz percussive for 1 second, followed by 1 second delay (Alert Sound played three times, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Female voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until message is deactivated.

Message: “May I have you attention, May I have your attention. This is a test of the Mass Notification system, repeat this is only a test.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat.

1.9.6.10.9. Message #8: MNS Test Complete

Alert Sound: 1 Chime Tone – 575 Hz percussive for 1 second, followed by 1 second delay (Alert Sound played three times, followed by Announcement)

Announcement: Female voice. Message shall play followed by a 2-second delay, then repeat Message once.

Visual Notification: Must flash/operate until the Cycle stops repeating.

Message: “May I have you attention, May I have your attention. The test of the Mass Notification System is complete.”

The playing of the Alert Sound and the Announcement, as described above, shall constitute as a Cycle. After the first Cycle, there shall be a 2-second delay and then the Cycle shall repeat. The Cycle shall stop repeating once two consecutive Cycles have played.