Monroe_Specification_283111.pdf

General Services Administration Monroe, Louisiana U.S. Courthouse and Post Office Building LA0029ZZ

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-1

SECTION 283111 – ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes fire alarm devices for monitoring of the sprinkler system on 2nd and 3rd floors.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 21 Section 211313 “Fire Suppression Piping and Sprinklers” for waterflow switches, tamper switches.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. FACP: Fire alarm control panel.

B. Authority Having Jurisdiction: GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The contractor shall furnish and install all control equipment, signal line, initiating and conduit, wire, fittings, and all other accessories required to provide an addition to the existing fire alarm system.

B. All initiation and signaling line circuits shall be Class ‘A’. This includes the power circuits required for the operation of Class ‘A’ modules or devices requiring 24 VDC power. Provide a trouble signal at the FACP identifying a single break in the power circuit and identification of the power circuit in trouble. Provide full operation of all Class ‘A’ modules, including other devices requiring 24 VDC, with a single break in the Class ‘A’ module or device power circuit. Wiring from an addressable Class ‘A’ module to contact devices shall be Class ‘A’.

C. No taps are allowed on any of the circuits. All wiring, including SLC wiring, must route through each and every device. T-tapping of SLC’s is not allowed for any number of devices.

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-2

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. The installing contractor and/or equipment supplier shall provide complete and detailed submittals, and shop drawings, which shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Provide full, complete, and detailed design stamped and signed by a NICET IV

Fire Alarm Technician.

2. Line by line specification review stating compliance or deviation.

3. Complete system bill of material.

4. Factory data sheets on each piece of equipment proposed including all electrical equipment and components.

5. Complete floor plan drawings locating all system devices including wire routing, sizes, and conduit size and routing.

6. Drawings of detailed connections to interfaced equipment including, but not limited to sprinkler systems, etc.

7. Provide all device addresses on submitted drawings.

8. Riser diagrams including associated conduit sizes.

9. Control panel wiring.

10. Load Calculations:

a. Provide calculations showing that no individual initiation or SLC is loaded beyond 80% of its capacity.

11. Software programming matrix with all labels and addresses.

B. Provide all submittal data in bound form with contractor's name, manufacturer's name, project name, NICET Level IV certification number, and state fire alarm license number identified.

C. It is the contractor’s responsibility to submit for approval the complete system configuration and layout showing all devices, wiring, conduit, and locations along with other required information as specified herein to provide a complete operational system.

D. It shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate all requirements surrounding installation of the fire alarm system with all other trades.

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-3

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Installation shall be accomplished by JE Systems of Ft Smith, AR. JE Systems is the original installer and has the proprietary program for the system. The system cannot be expanded or modified without the original programming; therefore any proposed installer other than JE Systems will be subject to non-acceptance. The services of a NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems Technician currently certified by the fire alarm control equipment manufacturer shall be provided to supervise installation, adjustments, and tests of the fire alarm system. This technician shall be in attendance at all times during system installation including the installation of conduit and fire alarm wiring.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Siemens

C. Source Limitations: Only Siemens Building Technologies Division devices and components are allowed.

D. Compliance with Local Requirements: Comply with NFPA and requirements of GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

E. Comply with all applicable portions of codes and standards as follows:

1. NFPA 72, 2016 National Fire Alarm Code, including all appendix material.

2. NFPA 70, 2014 National Electrical Code.

3. NFPA 101, 2015 Life Safety Code, including all appendix material.

1.7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM

A. Fire Alarm Control panel is existing, addressable programmable devices will be added, and the panel functions will remain as installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer’s current model. Provide products by the following:

1. Siemens Building Technologies.

2.2 MONITOR MODULE

A. Addressable monitor modules shall be provided where required to interface to contact devices and remote power supplies.

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-4

B. Monitor module and its installation shall be equal to existing Siemens monitor modules.

2.3 SPRINKLER WATERFLOW SWITCH

A. Provide connection to all waterflow switches with monitor modules.

2.4 SPRINKLER VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCH

A. Provide connection to all valve supervisory switches with monitor modules.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Wiring

1. All wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and Article 760 of NFPA Standard

70. All wiring types shall conform to recommendations of the equipment manufacturer, and as indicated on the engineered shop drawings.

2. All wire shall be U.L. Listed FPL for limited energy (300V) and fire alarm applications and shall be installed in conduit. Provide minimum of 16 AWG solid wire for initiation and signaling line circuits.

3. No A.C. wiring or any other wiring shall be run in the same conduit as fire alarm wiring.

4. All wiring for SLC signaling circuits shall be of the twisted/shielded, low capacitance type to reduce outside RF and EMF interference and induced noise.

5. Wiring splices shall be kept to a minimum with required splices to be made in designated terminal boxes or at field device junction boxes. Transposing or color code changes of wire will not be permitted. Provide all wiring terminations and splices on listed terminal strips. Wire nuts are permitted for solid wire sizes 14 AWG and larger. Provide heat shrink labels on all wiring at terminations and splices.

B. Conduit/Raceway System

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-5

1. All wire shall be installed in an approved conduit/raceway system. Maximum conduit "fill" shall not exceed 40% per NEC. Provide fill calculations for all conduit.

2. Provide Conduit and raceway system per the specifications and the NEC.

3. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4". Install conduit per shop drawings.

4. Flexible conduit shall be steel.

5. Provide ½ inch trade size flexible conduit where used for connection to devices.

6. All wiring shall be installed in a complete raceway/conduit system.

C. Wiring and conduit installation shall meet local, state, National, and federal code installation requirements.

D. All wiring shall be installed such that the Class ‘A’ conduits, leaving and returning to the FACP or junction box, respectively, are routed separately. Provide a minimum separation of 4 feet in the horizontal plane and 1 foot in the vertical plane.

3.2 TEST AND REPORTS

A. A state licensed and factory trained technical representative of the manufacturer shall perform the final control panel connections and supervise testing of the system.

Upon completion of the acceptance tests, the owner and/or his representatives shall be instructed in the proper operation of the system.

B. Pretesting: After installation, perform complete pretesting. Determine, through pretesting, the compliance of the system with requirements of Drawings and Specifications. Correct deficiencies observed in pretesting. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items with new ones, and retest until satisfactory performance and conditions are achieved. Prepare forms for systematic recording of acceptance test results.

C. Report of Pretesting: After pretesting is complete, provide a letter certifying the installation is complete and fully operable, including the names and titles of witnesses to preliminary tests.

D. Final Test Notice: Provide a minimum of 10 days notice in writing when the system is ready for final acceptance testing.

E. Minimum System Pretests: Test the system according to procedures outlined in NFPA 72 and the following:

1. Verify the absence of unwanted voltages between circuit conductors and ground.

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-6

2. Test all conductors for insulation short circuits using an insulation-testing device

(Megger). Provide record of tests on all circuits.

3. With each circuit pair, short circuit at the far end of the circuit and measure the circuit resistance with an ohmmeter. Record the circuit resistance of each circuit on record drawings.

4. Verify that the control unit is in the normal condition as detailed in the manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual.

5. Test all circuits for proper signal transmission under open circuit conditions.

One connection each should be opened at each signaling line circuit and initiating device circuit. Observe that all signals are received with a single open circuit.

6. Test each initiating device for alarm operation and proper response at the control unit. Test smoke detectors with canned smoke, magnets are not allowed.

7. Test the system for all specified functions according to the approved operation and maintenance manual. Systematically initiate specified functional performance items at each station, including making all possible alarm and monitoring initiations and using all communications options. For each item, observe related performance at all devices required to be affected by the item under all system sequences. Observe indicating lights, displays, signal tones, and annunciator indications.

F. Retesting: Correct deficiencies indicated by tests and completely retest work affected by such deficiencies. Verify by the system test that the total system meets specifications and complies with applicable standards.

G. Report of Tests and Inspections: Provide a written record of inspections, tests, and detailed test results in the form of a test log. Submit log on the satisfactory completion of tests.

H. The installing contractor's fire alarm superintendent shall test the entire system in the presence of all authorities having jurisdiction as often as may be required.

I. Startup Services: Engage a factory authorized service representative to provide startup services and to demonstrate and train Government's building and maintenance personnel as specified below:

1. Train Government's personnel on procedures and schedules related to startup and shutdown, troubleshooting, services, adjusting, and preventive maintenance.

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM DEVICES 283111-7

2. Training Aid: Use the approved final version of the operation and maintenance manual as a training aid.

3. Schedule training with Government with at least 7 days advance notice.

3.3 WARRANTY

A. The fire alarm system shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of acceptance. Any equipment or workmanship shown to be defective shall be repaired, replaced or adjusted during normal working hours at no cost to the owner.

B. The equipment manufacturer shall be represented by a local service organization and the name of such shall be furnished to the Owner and Engineer.

END OF SECTION 283111

11. Software programming matrix with all labels and addresses.