36C25018B0816-0003009.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

36C25018B0816

PROJECT NUMBER: 610-17-101 Please ensure that before submitting questions or requests for clarification that you thoroughly read the solicitation, specifications, drawings and other pertinent documents. When submitting questions on this project the Government requires contractors to specifically identify the specification and/or solicitation section(s) or drawing number(s) in reference to the question or request for clarification submitted. No question or request for clarification will be answered by the Government unless the above requirements are met. Failure to comply may prevent the Government from responding in a timely manner.

PROJECT TITLE: Renovate 4th Floor, Bldg. 138

PROJECT LOCATION:

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Northern Indiana HCS 1700 E. 38th Street Marion, IN 46953

TO:

Felecia Beamen, Contracting Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Network 10 Contracting Office 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1100 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Felecia.Beamen@va.gov

RFI NO.:4 DATE: 09/17/2018

SPEC/DWG. REFERENCE(s):

283100 – Fire Detection and Alarm

REPLY NEEDED BY:

INFORMATION NEEDED:

Drawings and specifications do not indicate any information about the existing system pertaining to manufacture and model #, please clarify

REPLY:

RFI’s will be answered by amendment(s) posted to fbo.gov.

REPLY FROM:

DATE:

ATTACHMENTS:

COPY TO:

SUBMITTED BY: Chris J. Stull, RCDD CITY/STATE: Fort Wayne, IN

PHONE: 260-497-1570

mailto:Felecia.Beamen@va.gov druby Text Box Dustin Ruby - Korda Engineering druby Text Box 2018-09-20

VHANINmorrij Typewritten Text Existing system is King Fisher and is being replaced. Currently the facility is upgrading its system to be addressable. Replace the existing spec section 28 31 00 with the attached spec section. An AE Addendum will be issued prior to construction with the proper Project Heading.

VHANINmorrij Typewritten Text Jacob Morrical - VA

VA Northern Indiana HCS Marion, IN

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SECTION 28 31 00

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section of the specifications includes the furnishing, installation, and connection of the fire alarm equipment to form a complete coordinated system ready for operation. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control units, fire safety control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified. The fire alarm system shall not be combined with other systems such as building automation, energy management, security, etc.

B. Fire alarm systems shall comply with requirements of the most recent VA

FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL and NFPA 72 unless variations to NFPA 72 are specifically identified within these contract documents by the following notation: "variation". The design, system layout, document submittal preparation, and supervision of installation and testing shall be provided by a technician that is certified NICET level IV or a registered fire protection engineer. The NICET IV certified technician shall be on site for the supervision and testing of the system. Factory engineers from the equipment manufacturer, thoroughly familiar and knowledgeable with all equipment utilized, shall provide additional technical support at the site as required by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. Installers shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience installing fire alarm systems. Fire alarm signals:

1. Building(s) Refer to site plan and drawings shall be included within scope of work. Refer to drawing to identify which buildings shall be included in digitized voice evacuation system.

2. Building(s) Refer to floor plans for which buildings shall have general fire alarm system.

D. Alarm signals (by device), supervisory signals (by device) and system trouble signals (by device not reporting) shall be distinctly transmitted to the main fire alarm system control unit located in the fire department building (Building No. 170), refer to floor plan for location.

E. The main fire alarm control unit shall automatically transmit alarm signals to a listed central station using a digital alarm communicator transmitter in accordance with NFPA 72.

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F. The fire alarm contractor shall include in bid number computer software to communicate the FACP to the owners PC.

1.2 SCOPE

A. The (Basis of design) is Edwards EST fire alarm system, refer to fire alarm drawings for additional information.

B. The fire alarm contractor shall be a certified Edwards fire alarm installer (Or approved equal).

C. The fire alarm contractor shall be located within (100) miles of the

Marion VAMC.

D. The fire alarm contractor shall employ a NICET level IV fire alarm engineer to act as project manager of the project. The fire alarm contractor shall furnish proof of NICET level IV certification prior to beginning construction.

E. For consideration as equal of fire alarm system indicated on drawings and specifications the fire alarm contractor shall submit completed shop drawing of the entire fire alarm system including but not limited to:

a. Fire alarm device layout with SLC and NAC circuits indicated on floor plans.

b. Volt drop calculations, battery calculations, cable/circuit report and symbol legend complete with all fire alarm devices.

c. The contractor shall submit full layout of the campus fiber optic cabling system.

F. The fire alarm contractor shall provide a fully functional fire alarm system as indicated on drawings and specifications.

G. The fire alarm system shall be in accordance with NFPA and the VA Fire Alarm Design Guide Lines.

H. The fire alarm contractor shall install fire alarm devices, FACP panel locations and equipment as indicated on drawings.

I. The fire alarm installation shall follow drawings and specifications.

J. The fire alarm contractor shall provide monitor and control modules to existing equipment as indicated on drawings.

K. The fire alarm contractor shall remove fire alarm devices, fire alarm control panels (FACP), Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) and fire alarm equipment once the new fire alarm system is installed and fully functional.

L. The fire alarm contractor shall include in bid number the associated cost of installing a new fire alarm system along with an existing fire

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28 31 00 - 3 alarm system simultaneously, once the new fire alarm system is fully functional, the contractor shall remove the existing fire alarm system.

M. All existing fire alarm equipment, wiring, devices and sub-systems that are not shown to be reused shall be removed. All existing fire alarm conduit not reused shall be removed. The fire alarm contractor shall not re-use existing conduit unless noted on the drawings.

N. Existing SLC fire alarm devices shall re-used as indicated on floor plans, refer to drawings for locations and quantity. The fire alarm contractor shall add monitor/control module as indicated on floor plans.

O. Basic Performance:

1. Alarm and trouble signals from each building fire alarm control panel shall be digitally encoded by UL listed electronic devices onto a multiplexed communication system.

2. Response time between alarm initiation (contact closure) and recording at the main fire alarm control unit (appearance on alphanumeric read out) shall not exceed 5 seconds.

3. The signaling line circuits (SLC) between building fire alarm control units shall be wired Style 7 in accordance with NFPA 72.

Isolation shall be provided so that no more than one building can be lost due to a short circuit fault.

4. Initiating device circuits (IDC) shall be wired Style C in accordance with NFPA 72.

5. Signaling line circuits (SLC) within buildings shall be wired Style

4 in accordance with NFPA 72. Individual signaling line circuits shall be limited to covering 22,500 square feet (2,090 square meters) of floor space or 3 floors whichever is less.

6. Notification appliance circuits (NAC) shall be wired Style Y in accordance with NFPA 72.

1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

Requirements for procedures for submittals.

B. Section 07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING. Requirements for fire proofing wall penetrations.

C. Section 28 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for general requirements that are common to more than one section in Division 28.

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D. Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

E. Section 28 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

F. Section 28 05 28.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for infrastructure.

G. Section 28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submit 5 copies in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, and Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

B. Drawings:

1. Prepare drawings using AutoCAD Release 10 software and include all contractor’s information. Layering shall be by VA criteria as provided by the Contracting Officer Representative. For consideration as equal the fire alarm contractor shall furnish complete fire alarm shop drawings; the fire alarm drawings shall include but not limited to: Volt drop calculations, battery calculations, cable/circuit report, symbol legend and fire alarm riser diagram of every building indicated on SOW (Scope of work).

2. The fire alarm contractor shall submit detail shop drawings of the entire fire alarm system including but not limited to: Fire alarm riser diagram, fire alarm device layout, voltage drop calculations, battery calculations, cable / circuit report and fire alarm legend.

3. Two weeks prior to final inspection, the fire alarm contractor shall submit (3) sets of as-built drawing to the Contracting Officer

Representative.

C. Manuals:

1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies of complete maintenance and operating manuals including technical data sheets for all items used in the system, power requirements, device wiring diagrams, dimensions, and information for ordering replacement parts.

a. Wiring diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation, expansion and maintenance.

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b. Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnections between the items of equipment.

c. Include complete listing of all software used and installation and operation instructions including the input/output matrix chart.

d. Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate, inspect, test and maintain the equipment and system. Provide all manufacturer's installation limitations including but not limited to circuit length limitations.

e. Complete listing of all digitized voice messages.

f. Provide standby battery calculations under normal operating and alarm modes. Battery calculations shall include the magnets for holding the doors open for one minute.

g. Include information indicating who will provide emergency service and perform post contract maintenance.

h. Provide a replacement parts list with current prices. Include a list of recommended spare parts, tools, and instruments for testing and maintenance purposes.

i. A computerized preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment.

The schedule shall be provided on disk in a computer format acceptable to the VAMC and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of all equipment. The schedule shall include the required times for systematic examination, adjustment and cleaning of all equipment. A print out of the schedule shall also be provided in the manual. Provide the disk in a pocket within the manual.

j. Furnish manuals in 3 ring loose-leaf binder or manufacturer's standard binder.

k. A print out for all devices proposed on each signaling line circuit with spare capacity indicated.

2. Two weeks prior to final inspection, deliver 4 copies of the final updated maintenance and operating manual to the Contracting Officer

Representative.

a. The manual shall be updated to include any information necessitated by the maintenance and operating manual approval.

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b. Complete "As installed" wiring and schematic diagrams shall be included that shows all items of equipment and their interconnecting wiring. Show all final terminal identifications.

c. Complete listing of all programming information, including all control events per device including an updated input/output matrix.

d. Certificate of Installation as required by NFPA 72 for each building. The certificate shall identify any variations from the

National Fire Alarm Code.

e. Certificate from equipment manufacturer assuring compliance with all manufacturers installation requirements and satisfactory system operation.

D. Certifications:

1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit the technician's

NICET level IV fire alarm certification as well as certification from the control unit manufacturer that the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. Include in the certification the names and addresses of the proposed supervisor of installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance. Also include the name and title of the manufacturer’s representative who makes the certification.

2. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from either the control unit manufacturer or the manufacturer of each component (e.g., smoke detector) that the components being furnished are compatible with the control unit.

3. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer that the wiring and connection diagrams meet this specification, UL and NFPA 72 requirements.

1.5 WARRANTY

All work performed, and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

Contracting Officer.

1.6 GUARANTY PERIOD SERVICES

A. Complete inspection, testing, maintenance and repair service for the fire alarm system shall be provided by a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period

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B. Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment, parts and labor to perform required inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.

C. All inspection, testing, maintenance and permanent records required by

NFPA 72, and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided by the contractor. Work shall include operation of sprinkler system alarm and supervisory devices as well as all reused existing equipment connected to the fire alarm system. It shall include all interfaced equipment including but not limited to elevators, HVAC shutdown, and extinguishing systems.

D. Maintenance and testing shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 72.

A computerized preventive maintenance schedule shall be provided and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of equipment.

The schedule shall include a systematic examination, adjustment and cleaning of all equipment.

E. Non-included Work: Repair service shall not include the performance of any work due to improper use, accidents, or negligence for which the contractor is not responsible.

F. Service and emergency personnel shall report to the Engineering Office or their authorized representative upon arrival at the hospital and again upon the completion of the required work. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description of the work performed and parts replaced shall be provided to the VA Contracting Officer

Representative.

G. Emergency Service:

1. Warranty Period Service: Service other than the preventative maintenance, inspection, and testing required by NFPA 72 shall be considered emergency call-back service and covered under the warranty of the installation during the first year of the warranty period, unless the required service is a result of abuse or misuse by the Government. Written notification shall not be required for emergency warranty period service and the contractor shall respond as outlined in the following sections on Normal and Overtime

Emergency Call-Back Service. Warranty period service can be required during normal or overtime emergency call-back service time periods at the discretion of the Contracting Officer Representative.

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2. Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall consist of an on-site person within 2-hours of notification of a system trouble.

3. Normal emergency call-back service times are between the hours of

7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, exclusive of federal holidays. Service performed during all other times shall be overtime emergency call-back service. The cost of all normal emergency call-back service for years 2 through 5 shall be included in the cost of this contract.

4. Overtime emergency call-back service shall be provided for the system when requested by the Government. The cost of the first 40 manhours per year of overtime call-back service during years 2 through 5 of this contract shall be provided under this contract.

Payment for overtime emergency call-back service in excess of the

40-man hours per year requirement will be handled through separate purchase orders. The method of calculating overtime emergency call-back hours is based on actual time spent on site and does not include travel time.

H. The fire alarm contractor shall maintain a log at each fire alarm control unit. The log shall list the date and time of all examinations and trouble calls, condition of the system, and name of the technician.

Each trouble call shall be fully described, including the nature of the trouble, necessary correction performed, and parts replaced.

I. The fire alarm contractor shall be located within (100) miles of the

Marion VAMC shall can have a certified Edwards technician on site within 2-hours of receiving trouble signal (Or an approved equal).

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only and the latest editions of these publications shall be applicable.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 13 ................Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler

Systems, 2010 edition

NFPA 14 ................ Standard for the Installation of Standpipes and

Hose Systems, 2010 edition

NFPA 20 ................ Standard for the Installation of Stationary

Pumps for Fire Protection, 2010 edition

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NFPA 70.................National Electrical Code (NEC), 2010 edition

NFPA 72.................National Fire Alarm Code, 2010 edition

NFPA 90A................Standard for the Installation of Air

Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2009 edition

NFPA 101................Life Safety Code, 2009 edition

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Fire Protection Equipment

Directory

D. Factory Mutual Research Corp (FM): Approval Guide, 2007-2011

E. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

S3.41...................Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal, 1990 edition, reaffirmed 2008

F. International Code Council, International Building Code (IBC), 2009 edition

PART 2A- PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer's current model. All equipment shall be tested and listed by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use as part of a fire alarm system. The authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall certify that the installation complies with all manufacturers’ requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

2.2 CONDUIT, BOXES, AND WIRE

A. Conduit shall be in accordance with Section 28 05 28.33 CONDUIT AND

BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY and as follows:

1. All new conduits shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70.

2. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of interior cross-sectional area.

3. All new conduits shall be 3/4-inch minimum.

4. All conduits within buildings shall be painted red in color.

5. All pull-boxes and junction boxes installed shall be painted red in color.

6. All terminal cabinets shall be painted red in color.

7. Conduit installed indoors shall be EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing).

8. Conduit installed outdoors shall be rigid steel.

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B. Wire:

1. Wiring shall be in accordance with NEC article 760, Section 28 05

13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system.

2. Addressable circuits and wiring used for the multiplex communication loop shall be twisted and shielded unless specifically excepted by the fire alarm equipment manufacturer in writing.

3. Any fire alarm system wiring that extends outside of a building shall have additional power surge protection to protect equipment from physical damage and false signals due to lightning, voltage and current induced transients. Protection devices shall be shown on the submittal drawings and shall be UL listed or in accordance with written manufacturer's requirements.

4. All wire or cable used in underground conduits including those in concrete shall be listed for wet locations.

5. Wiring system shall be installed per manufacturers recommendations.

C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Cabinets:

1. Shall be galvanized steel in accordance with UL requirements.

2. All boxes shall be sized and installed in accordance with NFPA 70.

3. covers shall be repainted red in accordance with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING and shall be identified with white markings as "FA" for junction boxes and as "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM" for cabinets and terminal boxes. Lettering shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch high.

4. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have a volume 50 percent greater than required by the NFPA 70. Minimum sized wire shall be considered as 14 AWG for calculation purposes.

5. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have identified pressure type terminal strips and shall be located at the base of each riser.

Terminal strips shall be labeled as specified or as approved by the

Contracting Officer Representative.

2.3 SURGE SUPPRESSION DEVICES

A. GENERAL

1. The system shall utilize the following electrical surge protection devices to prevent damage and nuisance alarms caused by nearby lightning strikes, stray currents, or voltage transients.

2. All electrical panels providing power to Fire Alarm Control Panels

(FACP) shall be protected by SPD (Surge Protection Device), refer to floor plans for additional information.

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3. On each DC fire alarm circuit entering or leaving the building:

Transtector TSP8601, Citel American B280 -24V, Edco P264 and P642, Ditek DTKxLVL series, or approved equal.

2.4 FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. General:

1. Each building shall be provided with a fire alarm control panel and shall operate a supervised fire alarm zone. Each building panel shall be connected to the master FACP located in building No. 170.

Refer to floor plans for locations.

2. Refer to riser diagram FA501 series drawings for manufacturer and model number information of FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) information. Edwards EST system (Basis of design).

3. Each power source shall be supervised from the other source for loss of power.

4. All circuits shall be monitored for integrity.

5. Visually and audibly annunciate any trouble condition including, but not limited to main power failure, grounds and system wiring derangement.

6. Transmit digital alarm information to the main fire alarm control unit.

7. Each FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panel) shall contain integral power supply.

8. All materials, equipment, accessories, devices and other facilities and appurtenances covered by these specifications or noted on the drawings shall be new, best suited for the intended use and shall conform to applicable and recognized standards for their use and supplied by a single manufacturer. Should any equipment provided under this specification be supplied by a different manufacturer, that equipment shall be recognized compatible by BOTH manufacturers and listed as such as required by Underwriters’ Laboratories.

9. The fire alarm control panel(s) shall be a multi-processor based networked system designed specifically for fire, one-way and two-way emergency audio communications, smoke control, <extinguishing agent releasing system>, and guard patrol applications. The control panel shall be listed and approved for the application standard(s) as listed in the References section of this specification.

10. The control panel shall include all required hardware, software and site-specific system programming to provide a complete and operational

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28 31 00 - 12 system. The control panel(s) shall be designed such that interactions between any applications can be configured and modified using software provided by the manufacturer. The control panel(s) operational priority shall assure that life safety takes precedence among the activities coordinated by the control panel.

11. The operating controls shall be a dead-front steel enclosure behind a locked door with viewing window. All control modules shall be labeled, and all zone locations shall be identified. All panel modules shall be placement supervised for and signal a trouble if damaged or removed.

B. Basis of Design:

1. (Basis of design) is Edwards EST fire alarm system, refer to this specification for requirements for consideration as an approved equal.

C. System Features:

1. Each control panel shall include the following capabilities:

2. Supervision of the system electronics, wiring, detection devices and software.

3. Up to 2500 analog/addressable input/output points

4. Network connections with up to 63 other control panels and annunciators.

5. Support multiple dialers (DACTs) and modems Two communication ports.

6. An internal audible signal with different patterns to distinguish between alarm, supervisory, trouble and monitor events

7. Support multiple 24 VDC and Audio NACs

8. User configurable switches and LED indicators to support auxiliary functions

9. Log up to 1740 chronological events

10. The ability to download all applications and firmware from the configuration computer at a single location on the fire network

11. A real-time clock for time stamps and timed event control

Electronic addressing of intelligent addressable devices.

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12. Provide an independent hardware watchdog to supervise software and CPU operation

13. “Dry” alarm, trouble and supervisory relay contacts

14. Control panel modules shall plug in to a chassis assembly for ease of maintenance

15. Field wiring shall connect to the panel using removable connectors.

C. Enclosure:

1. The control unit shall be housed in a cabinet suitable for both recessed and surface mounting. Cabinet and front shall be corrosion protected, given a rust-resistant prime coat, and manufacturer's standard finish.

2. Cabinet shall contain all necessary relays, terminals, lamps, and legend plates to provide control for the system.

3. Enclosures shall be Nema 1 rated enclosures. `

D. Operator terminal at main control unit:

1. Operator terminal shall consist of the central processing unit.

E. Power Supply:

1. The control unit shall derive its normal power from a 120-volt, 60

Hz dedicated supply connected to the emergency power system. Standby power shall be provided by a 24-volt DC battery as hereinafter specified. The normal power shall be transformed, rectified, coordinated, and interfaced with the standby battery and charger.

2. The door holder power shall be arranged so that momentary or sustained loss of main operating power shall not cause the release of any door.

3. Power supply for smoke detectors shall be taken from the fire alarm control unit.

4. Provide protectors to protect the fire alarm equipment from damage due to lightning or voltage and current transients.

5. Provide new separate and direct ground lines to the outside to protect the equipment from unwanted grounds.

F. Circuit Supervision: Each alarm initiating device circuit, signaling line circuit, and notification appliance circuit, shall be supervised against the occurrence of a break or ground fault condition in the field wiring. These conditions shall cause a trouble signal to sound in the control unit until manually silenced by an off switch.

G. Supervisory Devices: All sprinkler system valves, standpipe control valves, post indicator valves (PIV), and main gate valves shall be

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The specific location of all closed valves shall be identified at the control unit. Valve operation shall not cause an alarm signal. Low air pressure switches and duct detectors shall be monitored as supervisory signals. The power supply to the elevator shunt trip breaker shall be monitored by the fire alarm system as a supervisory signal.

H. Trouble signals:

1. Arrange the trouble signals for automatic reset (non-latching).

2. System trouble switch off and on lamps shall be visible through the control unit door.

I. Function Switches: Provide the following switches in addition to any other switches required for the system:

1. Remote Alarm Transmission By-pass Switch: Shall prevent transmission of all signals to the main fire alarm control unit when in the "off" position. A system trouble signal shall be energized when switch is in the off position.

2. Alarm Off Switch: Shall disconnect power to alarm notification circuits on the local building alarm system. A system trouble signal shall be activated when switch is in the off position.

3. Trouble Silence Switch: Shall silence the trouble signal whenever the trouble silence switch is operated. This switch shall not reset the trouble signal.

4. Reset Switch: Shall reset the system after an alarm, provided the initiating device has been reset. The system shall lock in alarm until reset.

5. Lamp Test Switch: A test switch or other approved convenient means shall be provided to test the indicator lamps.

6. Drill Switch: Shall activate all notification devices without tripping the remote alarm transmitter. This switch is required only for general evacuation systems specified herein.

7. Door Holder By-Pass Switch: Shall prevent doors from releasing during fire alarm tests. A system trouble alarm shall be energized when switch is in the abnormal position.

8. Elevator recall By-Pass Switch: Shall prevent the elevators from recalling upon operation of any of the devices installed to perform that function. A system trouble alarm shall be energized when the switch is in the abnormal position.

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9. HVAC/Smoke Damper By-Pass: Provide a means to disable HVAC fans from shutting down and/or smoke dampers from closing upon operation of an initiating device designed to interconnect with these devices.

J. Remote Transmissions:

1. Provide capability and equipment for transmission of alarm, supervisory and trouble signals to the main fire alarm control unit.

2. Transmitters shall be compatible with the systems and equipment they are connected to such as timing, operation and other required features.

K. Remote Control Capability: Each building fire alarm control unit shall be installed and programmed so that each must be reset locally after an alarm, before the main fire alarm control unit can be reset. After the local building fire alarm control unit has been reset, then the all system acknowledges, reset, silence or disabling functions can be operated by the main fire alarm control unit

L. System Expansion: Design the control units and enclosures so that the system can be expanded in the future (to include the addition of 20 percent more alarm initiating, alarm notification and door holder circuits) without disruption or replacement of the existing control unit and secondary power supply.

2.4 STANDBY POWER SUPPLY

A. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS):

1. The UPS system shall be comprised of a static inverter, a precision battery float charger, and sealed maintenance free batteries.

2. Under normal operating conditions, the load shall be filtered through a ferroresonant transformer.

3. When normal AC power fails, the inverter shall supply AC power to the transformer from the battery source. There shall be no break in output of the system during transfer of the system from normal to battery supply or back to normal.

4. Batteries shall be sealed, gel cell type.

5. UPS system shall be sized to operate the central processor, CRT, printer, and all other directly connected equipment for 5 minutes upon a normal AC power failure.

B. Batteries:

1. Battery shall be of the sealed, maintenance free type, 24-volt nominal.

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2. Battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than 24 hours plus 5 minutes of alarm to an end voltage of 1.14 volts per cell, upon a normal AC power failure.

3. Battery racks shall be steel with an alkali-resistant finish.

C. Battery Charger:

1. Shall be completely automatic, with constant potential charger maintaining the battery fully charged under all service conditions.

Charger shall operate from a 120-volt, 60 hertz emergency power source.

2. Shall be rated for fully charging a completely discharged battery within 48 hours while simultaneously supplying any loads connected to the battery.

3. Shall have protection to prevent discharge through the charger.

4. Shall have protection for overloads and short circuits on both AC and DC sides.

5. A trouble condition shall actuate the fire alarm trouble signal.

6. Charger shall have automatic AC line voltage regulation, automatic current-limiting features, and adjustable voltage controls.

2.5 ANNUNCIATION

A. Annunciator, Alphanumeric Type (System):

1. Shall be a supervised, LCD display containing a minimum of 2 lines of 40 characters for alarm annunciation in clear English text.

2. Message shall identify building number, floor, zone, etc on the first line and device description and status (pull station, smoke detector, waterflow alarm or trouble condition) on the second line.

3. The initial alarm received shall be indicated as such.

4. A selector switch shall be provided for viewing subsequent alarm messages.

5. The display shall be UL listed for fire alarm application.

B. BASIS OF DESIGN:

1. The basis of design shall be manufactured by: Edwards EST fire alarm system, refer to this specification for requirements to be considered an approved equal.

2.6 VOICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (VCS)

A. General:

1. An emergency voice communication system shall be installed throughout as indicated on floor plans, refer to drawings for identification of buildings.

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2. Upon receipt of an alarm signal from the building fire alarm system, the VCS shall automatically transmit a pre-recorded fire alarm message throughout the designated buildings, refer to floor plans for identification of buildings.

3. A digitized voice module shall be used to store each prerecorded message.

4. The VCS shall be arranged as a single channel system capable of transmitting a single message at a time.

5. The VCS shall supervise all speaker circuits, control equipment, remote audio control equipment, and amplifiers.

B. Speaker Circuit Control Unit:

1. The speaker circuit control unit shall include switches to manually activate or deactivate speaker circuits grouped by floor in the system.

2. Speaker circuit control switches shall provide on, off, and automatic positions and indications.

3. The speaker circuit control unit shall include visual indication of active or trouble status for each group of speaker circuits in the system.

4. A trouble indication shall be provided if a speaker circuit group is disabled.

5. A lamp test switch shall be provided to test all indicator lamps.

6. A single "all call" switch shall be provided to activate all speaker circuit groups simultaneously.

7. A push-to-talk microphone shall be provided for manual voice messages.

C. Speaker Circuit Arrangement:

1. Speaker circuits shall be arranged such that there is one speaker circuit per smoke zone.

2. Audio amplifiers and control equipment shall be electrically supervised for normal and abnormal conditions.

3. Speaker circuits shall be either 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS with a minimum of 50 percent spare power available.

4. Speaker circuits and control equipment shall be arranged such that loss of any one speaker circuit will not cause the loss of any other speaker circuit in the system.

D. Digitized Voice Module (DVM):

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1. The Digitized Voice Module shall provide prerecorded digitized evacuation and instructional messages. The messages shall be professionally recorded and approved by the Contracting Officer

Representative prior to programming.

2. The DVM shall be configured to automatically output to the desired circuits following a 10-second slow whoop alert tone.

3. Prerecorded magnetic taped messages and tape players are not permitted.

4. The digitized message capacity shall be no less than 15 second in length.

5. The digitized message shall be transmitted 3 times.

6. The DVM shall be supervised for operational status.

7. Failure of the DVM shall result in the transmission of a constant alarm tone.

8. The DVM memory shall have a minimum 50 percent spare capacity after those messages identified in this section are recorded. Multiple

DVM's may be used to obtain the required capacity.

E. Audio Amplifiers:

1. Audio Amplifiers shall provide a minimum of 50 Watts at either 25 or

70.7 VRMS output voltage levels.

2. Amplifiers shall be continuously supervised for operational status.

3. Amplifiers shall be configured for either single or dual channel application.

4. Each audio output circuit connection shall be configurable for Style

X.

5. A minimum of 50 percent spare output capacity shall be available for each amplifier.

F. Tone Generator(s):

1. Tone Generator(s) shall can provide a distinctive 3-pulse temporal pattern fire alarm signal as well as a slow whoop.

2. Tone Generator(s) shall be continuously supervised for operational status.

2.7 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Speakers/strobes:

1. Shall operate on either 25 VRMS or 70.7 VRMS with field selectable output taps from 0.5 to 2.0W and originally installed at the 1/2 watt tap. Speakers shall provide a minimum sound output of 80 dBA at

10 feet with the 1/2 watt tap.

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2. Frequency response shall be a minimum of 400 HZ to 4,000 HZ.

3. Four inches or 8 inches cone type speakers ceiling mounted with white colored baffles in areas with suspended ceilings and wall mounted in areas without ceilings.

4. Refer to floor plans for location and quantity of devices.

B. Strobes:

1. Xenon flash tube type minimum 15 candela in toilet rooms and 75 candela in all other areas with a flash rate of 1 HZ. Strobes shall be synchronized where required by the National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA

72).

2. Backplate shall be red with 1/2-inch permanent red letters.

Lettering to read "Fire", be oriented on the wall or ceiling properly, and be visible from all viewing directions.

3. Each strobe circuit shall have a minimum of 20 percent spare capacity.

4. Strobes may be combined with the audible notification appliances specified herein.

5. Refer to floor plans for location and quantity of devices.

2.8 ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

A. Manual Fire Alarm Stations:

1. Shall be non-break glass, address reporting type.

2. Station front shall be constructed of a durable material such as cast or extruded metal or high impact plastic. Stations shall be semi-flush type.

3. Stations shall be of single action pull down type with suitable operating instructions provided on front in raised or depressed letters, and clearly labeled "FIRE."

4. Operating handles shall be constructed of a durable material. On operation, the lever shall lock in alarm position and remain so until reset. A key shall be required to gain front access for resetting or conducting tests and drills.

5. Unless otherwise specified, all exposed parts shall be red in color and have a smooth, hard, durable finish.

6. Refer to floor plan for location and quantity of devices.

7. Manual Pull Stations within Building No. 185 (Psych Building) shall be tamper proof.

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B. Smoke Detectors:

1. Smoke detectors shall be photoelectric type and UL listed for use with the fire alarm control unit being furnished.

2. Smoke detectors shall be addressable type complying with applicable

UL Standards for system type detectors. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and

NFPA 72.

3. Detectors shall have an indication lamp to denote an alarm condition. Provide remote indicator lamps and identification plates where detectors are concealed from view. Locate the remote indicator lamps and identification plates flush mounted on walls so they can be observed from a normal standing position.

4. All spot type and duct type detectors installed shall be of the photoelectric type.

5. Photoelectric detectors shall be factory calibrated and readily field adjustable. The sensitivity of any photoelectric detector shall be factory set at 3.0 plus or minus 0.25 percent obscuration per foot.

6. Detectors shall provide a visual trouble indication if they drift out of sensitivity range or fail internal diagnostics. Detectors shall also provide visual indication of sensitivity level upon testing. Detectors, along with the fire alarm control units shall be

UL listed for testing the sensitivity of the detectors.

7. Refer to floor plan for location and quantity of devices.

C. Heat Detectors:

1. Heat detectors shall be of the addressable restorable rate compensated fixed-temperature spot type.

2. Detectors shall have a minimum smooth ceiling rating of 2,500 square feet.

3. Ordinary temperature (135 degrees F (57 degrees C)) heat detectors shall be utilized in elevator shafts and elevator mechanical rooms.

Intermediate temperature rated (200 degrees F (93 degrees C)) heat detectors shall be utilized in all other areas.

4. Provide a remote indicator lamp, key test station and identification nameplate (e.g. “Heat Detector”. Locate key test station in plain view on elevator machine room wall.

5. Refer to floor plan for location and quantity of devices.

D. Water Flow and Pressure Switches:

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1. The fire alarm contractor shall provide monitor modules on existing flow and tamper switches as indicated on floor plans.

2. The fire alarm contractor shall provide new conduit and fire alarm cabling to new FACP.

3. Refer to floor plan for location and quantity of devices.

E. Extinguishing System Connections:

1. Kitchen Range Hood and Duct Suppression Systems:

a. The fire alarm contractor shall provide a monitor module at each kitchen suppression system.

b. The contractor shall route fire alarm conduit and fire alarm cabling from kitchen panel to new FACP (Fire Alarm Control

Panel).

2.9 SUPERVISORY DEVICES

A. Duct Smoke Detectors:

1. The fire alarm contractor shall provide duct smoke detectors throughout. Detectors shall be provided with an approved duct housing mounted exterior to the duct and shall have perforated sampling tubes extending across the full width of the duct (wall to wall). Detector placement shall be such that there is uniform airflow in the cross section of the duct.

2. Interlocking with fans shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 90A and as specified hereinafter under Part 3.2, "TYPICAL OPERATION".

3. Provide remote indicator LED lamps, key test stations and identification nameplates (e.g. "DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR AHU-X") for all duct detectors. Locate key test stations in plain view on walls or ceilings so that they can be observed and operated from a normal standing position.

4. Refer to floor plans for locations and quantity of duct smoke detectors as well as LED indicator lamps.

5. Refer to floor plan for location and quantity of devices.

B. Sprinkler and Standpipe System Supervisory Switches:

1. The fire alarm contractor shall provide monitor module at each supervisory switch (Flow and Tamper Switches) location, refer to floor plans for locations and quantity of devices.

2. PIV (post indicator valve)

3. PIV (Post Indicator Valves) are existing to remain, the fire alarm contractor shall provide a monitor module at each PIV location.

Refer to floor plans for locations and quantities of devices.

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4. The fire alarm contractor shall use existing fire alarm cabling as a pull string for new fire alarm cabling, the contractor shall re-use existing conduit system.

5. The fire alarm contractor shall route new fire alarm cabling in existing conduit system and connect to new FACP, refer to floor plans for quantity and location of devices.

2.10 ADDRESS REPORTING INTERFACE DEVICE

A. Shall have unique addresses that reports directly to the building fire alarm panel.

B. Shall be configurable to monitor normally open or normally closed devices for both alarm and trouble conditions.

C. Shall have terminal designations clearly differentiating between the circuit to which they are reporting from and the device that they are monitoring.

D. Shall be UL listed for fire alarm use and compatibility with the panel to which they are connected.

E. The fire alarm contractor shall provide monitor and control modules as indicated on floor plans, refer to floor plans for quantity and locations of devices.

2.11 SMOKE BARRIER DOOR CONTROL

A. Electromagnetic Door Holders:

1. New Door Holders shall be standard wall mounted electromagnetic type. In locations where doors do not come in contact with the wall when in the full open position, an extension post shall be added to the door bracket.

2. Operation shall be by 24-volt DC supplied from a battery located at the fire alarm control unit. Door holders shall be coordinated as to voltage, ampere drain, and voltage drop with the battery, battery charger, wiring and fire alarm system for operation as specified.

B. A maximum of twelve door holders shall be provided for each circuit.

Door holders shall be wired to allow releasing doors by smoke zone.

C. Door holder control circuits shall be electrically supervised.

D. Smoke detectors shall not be incorporated as an integral part of door holders.

E. Refer to floor plans for location and quantity of door hold opens, unless noted otherwise, provide (2) smoke detectors per door hold location.

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2.12 UTILITY LOCKS AND KEYS:

A. All key operated test switches, control units, annunciator panels and lockable cabinets shall be provided with a single standardized utility lock and key.

B. Key-operated manual fire alarm stations shall have a single standardized lock and key separate from the control equipment.

C. All keys shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer Representative.

2.13 SPARE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Provide spare and replacement parts as follows:

1. Manual pull stations - 4

2. Key operated manual pull stations - 2

3. Heat detectors - 2 of each type

4. Fire alarm strobes - 3

5. Fire alarm speakers - 3

6. Smoke detectors - 10

7. Duct smoke detectors with all appurtenances - 3

8 2.5 oz containers aerosol smoke - 12

9. Fire alarm SLC cable (same as installed) – 500 feet

B. Spare and replacement parts shall be in original packaging and submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative.

C. Furnish and install a storage cabinet of sufficient size and suitable for storing spare equipment. Doors shall include a pad locking device.

Padlock to be provided by the VA. Location of cabinet to be determined by the Contracting Officer Representative.

D. Provide to the VA, all hardware, software, programming tools, license and documentation necessary to permanently modify the fire alarm system on-site. The minimum level of modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones and changes to system description, system operation, and digitized evacuation and instructional messages.

2.14 INSTRUCTION CHART:

The fire alarm contractor shall provide type written instruction card mounted behind a Lexan plastic or glass cover in a stainless steel or aluminum frame with a backplate. Install the frame in a conspicuous location observable from each control unit where operations are performed. The card shall show those steps to be taken by an operator when a signal is received under all conditions, normal, alarm, supervisory, and trouble. Provide an additional copy with the binder for the input output matrix for the sequence of operation. The

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