36C24919R0012-0004001.pdf

1.) The fire alarm drawing FA001 riser shows the fire panel tying to the fire panel in building 22 via fiber. What is the intent for control or notification by tying this into the system in building 22?

Answer: The VA campus fire alarm system panels are connected together with fiber to provide notifications and control of any fire alarm condition in every building, and the 24-hour monitoring station does monitor all the fire alarm building panels.

2.) The notes on this drawings and spec do not seem to require any functionality that would require this tie in. Johnson Controls is already performing building automation and access control/security on site and would like to have an opportunity to bid on the fire alarm system as well. Can Simplex be approved as an approved equal for the fire alarm?

Answer: The fire alarm system shall match the existing networked NOTIFIER fire alarm system.

3.) Spec section 283100 2.6 C 1 calls for 1 speaker circuit per smoke zone. Is the intent of this to provide selective signaling for the system? This would also require a 2 hr rated wiring system for any control/notification circuits that travel through more than the smoke zone they are feeding.

Answer: Usually fire alarm zones matches the sprinkler system zones, wiring shall meet NFPA72.

4.) The interior Designer’s name is Debra Strehl. Her contact info is below:

Debbie Strehl Interior Designer | EMS Lexington VA Healthcare System Franklin R. Sousley Campus, Bldg. 29 / Rm. 14 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: (859) 233-4511 ext. 3135 Fax: (859) 281-3942 Email: debra.strehl@va.gov mailto:debra.strehl@va.gov