FLS Specs.pdf

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION DECEMBER 2017

FAA-DAB-901204

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SECTION 28 30 00 – FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. General

1. The work includes providing a complete Fire Detection and Alarm System as described herein and as shown on the plans. The system must be wired, connected, and left in fully operating condition at the completion of the project. Provide each system complete and ready for operation. Equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection and testing must be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of NFPA 72, 2016 Edition; NFPA 90A, 2015 Edition; and NFPA 70, 2017 Edition; except as modified herein. Devices and equipment for fire alarm service must be listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). Where UL listing is not available, FM approval is acceptable.

2. The work performed pursuant to these specifications must be complete in every respect, resulting in a system installed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations and UL listings.

B. Equipment

1. The Contractor must provide all devices, equipment, raceway, wiring and labor as required herein necessary to provide a complete new approved fire detection and alarm system; consisting of but not limited to:

a. Fire alarm control units.

b. Fire alarm power supplies.

c. Remote annunciators.

d. Manual fire alarm boxes.

e. Spot type smoke detectors.

f. Duct type smoke detectors.

g. Heat detectors.

h. Addressable circuit interface modules.

i. Remote alarm-indicating LEDs.

j. Audible and visible notification appliances.

k. Conductors and raceway.

l. Door hold-open equipment.

m. Transient voltage surge suppressors.

n. System printer.

C. Other Services Required Under This Specification Include:

1. NFPA 72 Final Acceptance Test, FAA Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI) and FAA Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI).

2. Prepare and submit shop drawings, contractor record drawings and other submittals required herein, within the time frames noted.

3. Warranty all new equipment and systems for one year after the date of final acceptance of the system by the FAA as required herein.

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4. Provide inspection, testing and maintenance (ITM) services and emergency service for one year after the date of final acceptance by the FAA.

5. Upon completion of this work, the FAA must be provided with:

a. Complete information and record drawings describing and depicting the entire system as installed including all information necessary for maintaining, troubleshooting and/or expanding the system at a future date.

b. Complete documentation of system testing as described below.

c. Certification that the entire system has been inspected, tested, and is installed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer’s recommendations, UL listings and is in proper working order. Contractor must use the NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form and the NFPA 72 Record of Completion Form or Contractor Equal. A partially completed final acceptance form and/or record of completion form will not be accepted.

d. Certification of minimum one-year warranty.

e. Two copies of the system programming on DVD.

1.2 REFERENCES –

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

IBC-2015 International Building Code IFC-2015 International Fire Code

FAA CRITERIA

FAA-C1217f Electrical Work, Interior FAA-STD-019 Lightning Protection, Grounding, Bonding and Shielding Requirements for Facilities Specification section 07 84 00 Firestopping

FM GLOBAL (FMG)

FM P7825 Approval Guide

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70, 2017 Edition National Electrical Code

NFPA 72, 2016 Edition National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 90A, 2015 Edition Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 92, 2015 Edition Standard for Smoke Control Systems

NFPA 780, 2014 Edition Installation of Lightning Protection Systems

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (ULI)

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UL FPED - 2009 Fire Protection Equipment Directory

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities

NECA 1 ANSI Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in

Electrical Contracting

NECA 101 ANSI Standard for Installing Steel Conduit

NECA 305 ANSI Standard for Fire Alarm System Job Practices

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Permits

1. In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions and the appendix sections are considered to be mandatory, as though the word “must” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Please note this provision is not typical and is a requirement to install a fire alarm system for the FAA. Please take time to read the appendix sections. If there is a conflict between the referenced NFPA standards, federal, state or local codes, and the contract documents, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately bring the conflict to the attention of the COR for resolution.

2. The Contractor is responsible for filing of all documents, paying all fees (including, but not limited to plan checking and permit) and securing all permits, inspections and approvals necessary for conducting this work.

B. Contractor Qualifications

1. The Contractor must be an authorized representative of one or more of the following companies:

a. Edwards Systems Technologies (UTC Fire & Security)

b. Notifier (a division of Honeywell International, Inc.)

c. Siemens Fire Safety Systems (a division of Siemens Industry, Inc.)

d. SimplexGrinnell LP (a division of Tyco International, Ltd.)

The Contractor must have a fully equipped, factory trained and manufacturer certified, service and installation organization, which has engaged in the installation and services in the type of equipment submitted for at least five (5) years. A UL Certificate for the service organization must be included with the submittal documents.

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2. System layout, configuration and job site supervision must be by a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Fire Alarm Engineering Technician (minimum Level III), trained by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system to be installed and have at least 5 years of fire alarm experience. Job site supervisor must be present on-site at all times during programming, circuit interconnection, panel termination, testing and acceptance activities. The job site supervisor must be the same person throughout the duration of the project. The job site supervisor must have a cellular phone or pager at all times and provide the number to the COR.

1.4 WORKING CONDITIONS

A. Existing Fire Alarm System

1. The existing fire alarm system shall remain operational until the new fire alarm system has been installed and partially tested as outlined in the Installation Phasing Plan and preliminarily accepted by the RE. Upon partial acceptance of the new fire alarm system by the RE, the Contractor shall remove the existing fire alarm system, including all devices, wire/cable and the fire alarm control unit. All unused raceways shall be demolished unless directed otherwise by the RE. All areas where portions of the existing fire alarm system are removed shall be repaired to match the surrounding areas. All repairs shall be subject to approval by the RE.

B. Delivery and Storage.

1. Deliver materials to the site in original unopened containers or bags bearing the name of manufacturer, product name, type, grade and ULI Classification and/or FM Approval Mark, if applicable.

2. The Contractor shall coordinate storage of fire life safety upgrade materials and equipment with the FAA COR. If directed to, the Contractor shall provide an outside, locked storage area. This area shall be the only area authorized for storage. Storage of products shall comply with manufacturer’s requirements for each product. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all materials in storage against damage.

The COR may reject any materials that are damaged. Storage shall be in an area protected from weather, moisture, and freezing.

C. Removal of Debris.

1. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all waste and debris. All debris shall be disposed of offsite. The Contractor shall remove rubbish and debris resulting from his work on a daily basis. Rubbish not removed by the Contractor will be removed by the FAA and back-charged to the Contractor. Removal of debris and rubbish from the premises shall be coordinated with the COR.

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D. Contractor Proposed Alternatives.

1. Substitutions or alternatives proposed to the COR after the Contract has been awarded shall be reviewed by the COR. The COR shall recommend acceptance or rejection of such proposals and shall record all time used in the evaluation of proposed substitutions or alternatives. The Contractor shall be responsible for the COR’s labor and expenses for review of the proposed substitutions or alternatives, regardless of whether or not the COR approves the change. Such extra fees shall be deducted from payments to the Contractor.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. General – See Division 1.

B. Quality Assurance

1. The Contractor must submit with his bid, for review and acceptance, a list of Technicians who will be on-site or have a level of responsibility and involvement with this project. A copy of each Technician’s NICET Certification and manufacturer’s training certificate for the system to be installed must be included with the submittal documents. This information must be provided with the first submittal.

C. Subcontractors

1. Any electrical subcontractor(s) must:

a. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.

b. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of systems of this type.

c. Have worked on five or more large, fire alarm system installation projects in the last five (5) years. Names, locations, contacts and phone numbers for five (5) of these projects must be provided with the submittals.

D. Equipment Lists

1. The Contractor shall submit within 30 calendar days after contract award, a detailed equipment list, identifying types, models and quantities of all materials, devices and equipment proposed. This submittal shall include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, and materials proposed. Evidence of ULI listings and local approvals shall be submitted with the data sheets.

2. When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed product shall be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means. Submittals that do not clearly show the products to be used shall be rejected.

E. Work Schedule

1. The Contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed work schedule, delivery dates and representative chart. This schedule shall indicate the time necessary for:

a. Shop drawing submittals.

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b. Project start-up.

c. Equipment delivery.

d. Rough in of system components.

e. Equipment Installation.

f. Contractor testing.

g. Record drawings and reports.

h. Final acceptance tests.

i. Project completion.

2. The Contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed production schedule which shall indicate the time necessary for:

a. Details of work items.

b. Manloadings.

c. Scheduled activities.

3. The project completion date shall be the date when the FAA COR has accepted the project and the COR has received all materials included in the contract documents. The project completion date shall be the same as that listed in Section 1.1 or as modified by the COR. The proposed work schedule will be reviewed and finalized during the pre-construction meeting and will be updated at each weekly construction coordination meeting.

F. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

1. Prior to start of installation, the Contractor shall obtain and submit copies of all permits, licenses, certificates and approvals necessary to conduct this work.

G. Shop Drawings and system component data sheets

1. The submittal must include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, devices, material and wire/cable proposed. Evidence of UL listings and local approvals must be submitted with the data sheets.

2. The shop drawings must consist of the following:

a. Name, location (including street address) of FAA facility. Each drawing must also have a compass showing north and a graphical indicator of scale used (1/4 inch = 1 foot minimum). All sheets must be 22”x34” in size.

b. Provide the locations of all walls, partitions extending to within 18 inches of the ceiling and exits. Include details of ceiling construction. Note obstructions that would impact detector response time such as beam construction with beam depths greater than 4 inches, baffles and locations of all HVAC supply and return air diffusers, in all areas to be provided with automatic fire detectors (see NFPA 72 for specific limitations).

3. A drawing legend sheet identifying all symbols, abbreviations and conventions used.

4. Clean architectural floor plans, free of all non-fire alarm related details, drawn to scale of no less than 1/4” = 1 foot and a system riser diagram with a title block on each drawing.

Floor plan drawings required for this submittal must be generated using the bid drawings as background and must be prepared in Microstation or Microstation compatible format.

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a. The floor plan drawings must indicate:

1) Location of all devices, equipment, risers and electrical power connections.

Also, indicate device addresses for all addressable components shown on each drawing.

2) Number, size, and type of conductors and raceway.

3) Point-to-point wiring connection diagrams showing individual circuits and circuit/raceway routing. This information must be depicted in sufficient detail to readily locate specific raceways and circuits in the field and to identify the specific conductors/circuits contained therein. All penetrations of fire rated barriers must be individually noted. Circuit separation for Class A circuit runs must be scaled and indicated. French curve routing is not acceptable for depicting new raceways and circuits.

4) Typical wiring diagrams for all alarm initiating devices and notification appliances, showing the size and type of conductors, wiring terminations and terminal identifications.

5) All signaling line circuits (SLC), notification appliance circuits (NAC), initiating device circuits (IDC) and auxiliary circuits (AUX, to include low voltage power circuits) must be clearly identified as such. Any and all conductor connections (to include terminal box connections) must be indicated.

6) Identify all control modules that are greater than 3 feet from the controlled device.

5. The riser diagram must indicate:

a. Number, size, and type of riser raceways.

b. Number, size, and type of conductors in each riser.

c. Number of each type of device on each circuit on each floor.

d. Class and style of each circuit.

e. Point-to-point connection of each circuit (typical indications must used).

6. Detailed wiring diagrams for all fire alarm control units, control unit modules, power supplies, electrical power connections, remote signaling equipment, and annunciators, identifying all required terminations, including terminal identifications. All unsupervised connections and terminations must be noted “unsupervised.” These diagrams must include the following:

a. Depict and identify all circuit boards, modules, power supplies, standby batteries, wiring harnesses, terminal strips and connections thereto, including spare circuits.

Where multiple components of a similar type are provided, each must be identified by a unique component number.

b. Front-view details of all control units and annunciators, depicting and identifying all indicators and controls, including proposed nomenclature.

c. Depict the required information to clearly show proper spatial relationships between components, and to reflect the corresponding system components as they are to be installed.

d. Indicate individual circuit capacity as listed and circuit load as proposed and designed.

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e. Show raceway fill calculations for all raceways showing that no more than 40% of the cross sectional area of the raceway is utilized. The calculations must reflect the system components as they are to be installed.

7. A sequence of operation matrix defining the system operation. This matrix must cross-reference each initiating device type, control device type and individual initiating devices with unique functions, and must indicate system operation in the event of each type of alarm, trouble and supervisory condition recognized by the system.

8. Each drawing must be cross-referenced to all related drawings and specific drawing details as necessary for the submittal as a whole to clearly depict the proposed installation. Each drawing must show revision number and date indicated in the title block. Revisions must be clouded or otherwise highlighted between submissions.

Revisions made without clouding or other highlights will not be reviewed and any approval of the revised drawings will not apply to those unnoted revisions. The minimum NICET Certified Level III Engineering Technician must initial and record his or her NICET certification number on each drawing for each revision.

9. The Contractor will not be authorized to start installation until all of the shop drawings and data sheets are received, reviewed and approved in writing by the appropriate FAA representatives.

10. All drawings must be reviewed and checked for accuracy meeting these project documents prior to submission. This must be done by a minimum NICET Certified Level III Engineering Technician whom must initial and record his or her NICET certification number on each drawing in the “Checked By” box located on each drawing title block.

H. Raceway Fill Calculations

1. Raceway fill calculations, in chart form, indicating the cross-sectional area percent fill for the worst case of every combination of wire/cable in each size of raceway used in the system. A maximum of 40 percent fill is allowed. Raceway fill calculations must be provided on the drawings.

I. System Calculations

1. Standby battery calculations must list the type of devices (detection, monitoring, control, notification, etc.), and quantities, and must include unit and extended amperage draw for quiescent and alarm conditions, total amperage draw and battery amp-hour rating. Design current draws must be based on the manufacturers’ recommendation or the UL listed maximum RMS current draw. Design load (calculated load including 25% spare capacity) connected to any batteries must not exceed their rated capacity. Also, provide separate calculations for the DACT battery supply. Derating of batteries must be as required by the manufacturer.

2. Voltage drop calculations must list the percentage of voltage drop. Provide power supply calculations that include all system requirements including any requirements for notification appliance circuits or any other auxiliary function powered by the system.

Design current draws must be based on the manufacturers’ recommendation or the UL listed maximum RMS current draw. All notification appliance circuit(s) must be sized with maximum 4.4 volt drop starting at 20.4 volts, with the last appliance operating at no less than 16 volts or its UL listed minimum operating voltage (whichever is lower) [see NFPA 72 for more information on voltage drop calculations].

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3. Audible/visible power supplies must be sized to support 125% of the number of notification appliances provided.

J. Point Address Accounting

1. Provide a complete address list identifying each device including type of device, address and the associated label (using common facility area names as directed by the COR). The address list must also identify any “software zones” used by the system programming to initiate control functions. The Contractor must provide a computer-generated print out of the fire alarm system program to include addressable points and “software zones”.

2. Include point address print out with output and control functions for review.

K. Operation and Maintenance Manual

1. The Contractor must provide the FAA with a tabbed and indexed loose-leaf manual containing:

a. A detailed narrative description of the system architecture, inputs, notification signaling, auxiliary functions, annunciation, circuit loading and capacity, intended sequence of operations, expansion capability, application considerations, and limitations.

b. A detailed description of system operations, to include operator responses. The approved sequence of operation matrix must be framed and placed adjacent to, the fire alarm control unit.

c. Programming and software manual.

d. A detailed description of maintenance required by the manufacturer and NFPA or as would be provided under a maintenance contract including a testing and maintenance schedule and detailed testing and maintenance instructions for each type of device installed. Providing only a copy of NFPA 72 requirements is not sufficient.

e. Manufacturer’s data sheets and installation and operating manuals/instructions for all equipment installed with detailed inspection, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions for each specific type of trouble condition recognized by the system, including open circuits, short circuits, ground fault, parity errors, "loop failures", dirty device, etc. When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed product must be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means.

These instructions must include a list of all trouble signals annunciated by the system, a description of the condition(s) which will cause those trouble signals, and step-by-step instructions describing how to isolate those problems and correct them (or call for service, as appropriate).

f. A list of spare parts provided including type device and model number.

g. A list of passwords for all Access Levels must be included under a separate tab.

Passwords for Access Levels above level III and those designated for factory personnel need not be included in the list. However, these Access Levels must be identified in the list and must include a cautionary statement detailing the Access Level’s purpose and any appropriate warnings (i.e. computer required to return panel to normal operation, etc.). Whenever possible, the Contractor must not modify the system default passwords. Also, include a bullet list of functions that are accessible from each Access Level.

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h. The name and the phone numbers of the UL Listed Monitoring Station. Also, provide a copy of the central station monitoring contract including account number and a copy of the current UL listing.

i. Service directory, which includes the main 24-hour emergency service number and at least three alternate numbers, which are monitored on a 24-hour basis. Also, include the names of at least three (3) NICET Level II technicians qualified to provide emergency service during the warranty period.

j. Small scale (11 inches by 17 inches) approved contractor record drawings of the system.

k. The sequence of operation matrix as provided on the shop drawings and modified for installed conditions.

l. Manufacturer’s published wire/cable installation guideline including recommended wire types.

m. Provide a full copy of the warranty.

n. Completed Inspection and Test Report and Record of Completion (see NFPA 72 for copies of reports).

o. Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual.

2. The operation and maintenance manual must be written, compiled and edited specifically for this project and the system installed. Unedited manufacturer's catalog data sheets and/or equipment manuals are unacceptable as content for this submittal.

3. The draft manual must be provided within fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI) date. The Contractor must submit to the COR four (4) copies of the draft manual for approval.

4. The final approved manual must be provided seven (7) calendar days prior to CAI. The Contractor must provide six (6) hard copies of the approved manual to the FAA.

L. Contractor Record Drawings (As-Builts)

1. The Contractor must provide and maintain on the site an up-to-date record set of approved shop drawing prints which must be marked to show each and every change made to the fire alarm system from the original approved shop drawings. This must not be construed as authorization by the FAA to deviate from or make changes to the approved shop drawings without written instruction from the FAA in each case. This set of drawings must be used only as a record set. These drawings must be made available to the COR, or other FAA representative at each scheduled construction meeting and upon request.

2. The Contractor record drawings are required to show and to identify the location and quantities of junction boxes, terminal boxes, spare conductors, color coding of conductors, splices, device backboxes, and terminal strips. These drawings must include a schedule of all connections/terminations, indexed by junction box, device backbox and terminal strip and must reference wire identification taped numbers as installed at each termination or interconnection.

3. Upon completion of the work, the record set of prints must be used to prepare complete, accurate final record drawings reflecting any and all changes and deviations made to the fire alarm system. The Contractor must submit two (2) draft copies of record drawings to the FAA for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the CAI. Following FAA's review and acceptance of the draft record drawings, and before final approval, (no later than seven (7) days after the CAI) four (4) sets of bond record drawings must be delivered to the COR. Also provide one (1) set of 11”x17” plasticized (laminated) copies of all drawings and wiring diagrams.

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4. Provide draft and final contract record drawings on CD-ROM in Microstation or Microstation compatible format.

M. Software Documentation

1. A copy of all software documentation required by this section must be maintained on-site by the Contractor, in a binder, arranged in chronological order. This binder must be turned over to the FAA at the CAI.

2. The fire alarm system software (program) shall be provided to the FAA on a CD-ROM or memory stick. Proprietary password protection of the software is not permitted.

3. Provide a complete printout of the final system program. A letter prepared and signed by the individual (with NICET Level and number) who made the program must also be provided.

4. Once the fire alarm system is placed in service, in whole or in part, and the associated building(s) partially or wholly occupied, no software changes must be performed without the prior written permission of the FAA. All software changes to the fire alarm system, once in service, must be performed by a certified manufacturer's representative, trained in the execution of such changes.

N. Test Record

1. System certification and documentation of system testing required by other sections of this specification must be submitted to the COR for review and approval – see Division 1.

1.6 WARRANTY / SERVICE PERIOD

A. Warranty Period

1. The Contractor must warranty all materials and workmanship during the installation period and a period of one (1) year, beginning from the date of final acceptance by the FAA (immediately after the Contractor Acceptance Inspection, or Combined CAI/ JAI).

The Contractor must be responsible during the design, installation, testing and warranty periods for any damage caused by him or his subcontractors or by defects in his or his subcontractors' work, materials, or equipment.

B. Emergency Service

1. The Contractor must provide emergency repair service for the system, at no cost to the FAA, within four hours of a request for such service by the FAA during both the installation and the warranty periods. This service must be provided on a 24-hour per day, seven days per week basis.

2. Acceptable response will be considered as follows:

a. A technical support telephone call to the designated FAA party from a technician meeting the minimum qualifications outlined by this specification, within one (1) hour of a request.

b. Physical response to the facility, by a technician meeting the minimum qualifications, within four (4) hours of the original request.

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c. Any response time greater than that above will be considered deficient unless specifically permitted by the FAA CO’s representative within the first sixty (60) minutes of a maintenance request.

1.7 SPARE PARTS

A. The Contractor must supply, as part of the contract, the spare parts in new condition, in original, unopened boxes, with installation guides. Spare parts must be the same models as those installed in the system. Provide spare parts fourteen (14) days prior to the CAI.

1. Automatic Detection Devices - This includes smoke detectors, heat detectors and duct smoke detectors. Two percent of the installed quantities or each type but not less than two (2) of each type.

2. Manual Fire Alarm Boxes - Two percent of the installed quantity of each type, but no less than two (2) of each type.

3. Addressable Control and Monitor Modules - Two percent of the installed quantity of each type, but no less than two (2) of each type device.

4. Audible and Visible Appliances - Two percent of the installed quantity of each type, but no less than two (2) of each type of appliance.

5. Fuses - Five (5) of each for each type, rating and size of fuse used in the system.

6. Keys - Four (4) sets of keys must be provided and appropriately identified.

7. Other Spare Parts - Provide twelve (12) cans of UL listed test gas for smoke detector functional testing. Where a test kit is provided, canned smoke must be compatible (see below).

8. Spare Parts Storage Cabinet - A wall mounted, metal, locking (keyed the same as the fire alarm control unit) cabinet no less than 22 gauge steel in black baked on enamel must be provided and installed by the Contractor as directed by the COR. The cabinet must be equipped with at least three shelves with capacity to store all spare parts, O&M manual (1 copy), shop drawings, record drawings, and five additional three (3) inch width binders (provided by the FAA). The cabinet must be provided a permanent label stating: “FIRE

ALARM SPARE PARTS”.

1.8 TRAINING

A. Provide two (2) hours of awareness training for building occupants to teach basic understanding of the fire alarm system and basic operation of the fire alarm control unit. Training sessions must be scheduled with the FAA at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the FAA.

B. Provide in-depth training for technical FAA personnel. Training to include complete demonstration and explanation of testing of fire alarm system, using supplied test equipment.

1. Timing

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a. The Contractor must conduct two (2) hands-on training sessions of eight (8) hours to familiarize the FAA personnel with the features, operation, and maintenance of the new systems. Training sessions must be scheduled with the FAA at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the FAA.

2. Agenda

a. Training must include all system operational functions needed by building and security personnel. This must include, but will not be limited to:

1) Alarm acknowledgment and silencing

2) Interpretation of the scheme used to provide identifiers

3) Differentiating between trouble signals

4) Differentiating between trouble and supervisory conditions

5) System reset

6) Accessing different Access Levels

7) Accessing individual devices

8) Changing smoke detector sensitivity

9) Disabling and enabling system points for maintenance

10) Activating and deactivating control modules

11) Walk Test

12) Basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning dirty smoke detectors, etc.)

13) Device testing

14) Bypass switch operation and use

15) Basic troubleshooting

16) Warranty and service agreement

17) Operating smoke control system controls

1.9 SPECIAL TOOLS

A. Special Tools

1. The Contractor must supply as a part of the contract, three (3) complete sets of any special tools necessary for normal operation and maintenance of the system.

B. Special Testers, Programmers and Other Equipment

1. The Contractor must provide one (1) of each. These include but are not limited to:

a. Smoke detector testers and/or diagnostic equipment. (Where more than a 6 ft.

ladder is required to test smoke detectors, a listed smoke detector tester and extension pole must be provided to accommodate reach. Calibrated smoke release features are not required, where the control panel automatically tests smoke detector sensitivity.)

b. Extension poles.

c. Screw drivers or wrenches for all types of tamper resistant fasteners used in the installation.

d. Devices for mounting or removing detector heads on both typical and high ceilings.

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e. Protective fire sensing detector head covers must be turned over to the FAA after final clean-up.

1.10 FINAL APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given by the FAA following a successful CAI. This must include the observation of complete system inspection and testing per this specification, and approval in writing by the FAA. All required submittals must have been provided to, reviewed and accepted in writing by the FAA including:

1. System operation and maintenance manuals.

2. Software program. (on CD)

3. Warranties.

4. Contractor record drawings and CD’s.

5. System Certification

6. System test reports.

7. Spare parts.

8. Special tools.

9. Training.

B. All system software changes stored in RAM must have been transferred into permanent memory, and verified in writing by the Contractor. A completed NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form and NFPA 72 Record of Completion Form or Contractor equal must be submitted and approved prior to final acceptance. Partially filled out forms are not acceptable.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Listed Equipment

1. All equipment and system components furnished and installed must be new and listed by UL for their intended use. The equipment and system components must be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards, the manufacturers' recommendations, and within the limitations of the UL listings.

2. All equipment and system components must be the standard product of a single manufacturer and must be one of the following:

a. Edwards Systems Technologies

b. Notifier

c. Siemens Fire Safety Systems

d. SimplexGrinnell LP.

Evidence of UL listing is required.

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3. Where fire alarm equipment is used to control/monitor smoke control equipment;

including but not limited to stair pressurization; the fire alarm system control unit and other associated equipment must be listed under category “UUKL” for smoke control equipment.

4. Expansion/Spare Capacity

a. Spare capacity pertains to quantities of devices, circuits, amplifiers, raceway, conductors, ampacities (size) and lengths. The system must have spare installed capacity enabling it to support a 25% increase in the number of initiating devices and monitor and control points (addressable devices), notification appliance circuits, amplifiers and power supplies. Spare circuit capacity to accommodate installation of the required device increases must be evenly distributed throughout the system.

B. EMI/RFI/AC Voltage Interference

1. All fire alarm control equipment, devices and wiring must be protected against unwanted radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) or induced voltages caused by AC power circuits, electrical transformers, motors or switchgear, electronic equipment, fluorescent lighting fixtures, hand held portable radios, cellular phones or other devices which can interfere with normal system processing and possibly cause unwanted alarms.

2. The system must be designed and installed to be unaffected by the operation of a hand-held portable radio (walkie-talkie) of 5 watts (maximum) power generating capability and handheld cellular telephone within 12 inches of any system device with all appropriate covers installed.

3. All circuits must be segregated and/or shielded as necessary to eliminate audio and/or electrical crosstalk between circuits. Where necessary, separate, isolated power supplies, shielded equipment cabinets, or other appropriate means of eliminating interference/crosstalk must be provided.

C. Circuits Configurations

1. All fire alarm circuits must be Class A and be power limited unless otherwise permitted by this specification.

2.2 FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. Acceptable fire alarm control units include:

1. Edwards System Technologies

a. Model EST3X

2. Notifier

a. Model NFS2-3030

3. Siemens Fire Safety Systems

a. Model XLS

4. SimplexGrinnell LP

a. Model 4100ES

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B. The fire alarm control unit must be designed and equipped to provide the following:

1. Conventional horns in general alarm must sound the standard evacuation signal per

NFPA 72.

2. A visible alpha/numeric LCD display indicating current status of the entire system. The LCD display must be a minimum 168-character visual alpha/numeric display. Under normal conditions the front panel must display a “SYSTEM IS NORMAL” message or other FAA approved message and the current time and date.

3. Individual switches to affect the following individual functions. Activation of any switch must cause a trouble condition. All controls provided specifically for the purpose of manually overriding any automatic fire safety function must provide visible indication of the status of the associated control circuits (NFPA 72). Visible indication must include a discrete LED next to the switch. Switches must include:

a. Stair pressurization fan operation bypass.

b. Manual activation of the Stair pressurization fan. (One switch for each component of system)

c. HVAC shutdown bypass. (One switch for each HVAC unit so provided)

d. Damper bypass.

e. Door holder bypass.

f. Remote annunciator bypass.

g. Notification appliance bypass.

h. Fire drill switch.

i. Elevator bypass.

4. Devices or controls to affect reset of the system.

5. Should the fire alarm control unit “Alarm Silence” button be pressed, all audible appliances must be deactivated and all visible appliances must remain active.

6. The fire alarm control unit must be capable of supporting a system printer. The output must be paralleled ASCII from an EIA RS-232-C RS-232 port.

7. The acknowledge button must be preprogrammed for “global acknowledge.”

8. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)

a. Acceptable DACTs include:

1) Edwards System Technologies

a) 3-Modcom

2) Notifier

a) UDACT

3) Siemens Fire Safety Systems

a) MDACT

4) SimplexGrinnell LP

a) 4100-6052

b. Both the primary and secondary power must be supplied by the fire alarm control unit and the associated batteries. The fire alarm control unit battery supply must be sized accordingly. The DACT must be included and clearly identifiable in the battery power calculation submittal.

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c. The DACT must be compatible with the Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR) located at the UL Listed monitoring station. The DACT must be provided with connections for alarm, sprinkler water flow, supervisory and trouble conditions via dry contacts with the capabilities for per point (Contact ID) signal transmission.

d. The Contractor must provide supervising station monitoring by a UL Listed Central Station as listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories under Category UUFX for a monitoring company. The service must last for a period of 1 year from acceptance at the CAI either with Contractor's facilities or by subcontracting these services (record keeping, monitoring and reporting) out. Runner service provided by the Central Station is not required. The name and the phone number of the proposed Central Station, as well as the account number, must be included in the submittal and operation and maintenance manual. The name and telephone numbers of the Central Station service must be permanently posted inside the DACT enclosure or fire alarm control unit.

e. Telephone Line, Cellular Transmission, and Operation:

1) The DACT must be connected to the UL Listed Central Station by one telephone line and one UL Listed cellular transmission method in compliance with NFPA 72, 2016 Edition. The DACT must initiate transmission on the telephone line using a loop-start format; ground start lines will not be acceptable. The DACT must not be connected to a party line facility. The Contractor must connect the telephone line for primary means of signal transmission. Prior to connection to the telephone system, the Contractor must verify the telephone system provides for timed-release disconnect and is provided with transient voltage surge protection. The second output of the DACT shall be connected to a UL Listed cellular transmitter and cellular network to transmit system activity to the remote monitoring station. The cellular transmitter shall operate from 120 volt, 1 phase power and shall include 24 hours of standby plus 5 minutes of signaling current battery back-up power with automatic charger. The contractor shall verify the cellular transmitter power source is protected with FAA approved surge suppression and shall provide FAA approved surge suppression if none exists.

2) The Contractor must provide cellular service via an FAA approved cellular provider to support the UL Listed Fire Alarm Cellular Transmitter operation.

The service must last for a period of 1 year from acceptance at the CAI.

f. Operation

1) To initiate a transmission, the DACT must use the primary telephone line, obtain a dial tone and dial the Central Station. The DACT must make ten attempts on the telephone line to connect to the Central Station. Attempts to dial the DACR must alternate between a minimum of two telephone numbers at the DACR. If a connection is not made, the DACT must attempt to connect by the second transmission means.

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2) A failure of either transmission means must report a trouble condition at the fire alarm control unit, all annunciators, and at the Central Station via the other transmission means. When the DACT makes a connection, the required alarm, trouble, supervisory, water flow or test information must be transmitted. Confirmation of the signal must be accomplished by repetition of the signal, parity checks or equivalent checksum-type transmission. Each DACT must transmit a test signal, a minimum of once every 24 hours. The DACT must alternate the test signal between the primary and secondary transmission means in accordance with NFPA 72.

9. Fire alarm system control unit must include the functionality for a weekly self-test of the stair pressurization system. The time of this weekly test must be coordinated with the facility, the FAA COR, and should be scheduled to provide the least possible disruption to ATCT operations. The weekly self-test must include confirmation that equipment will configure to the proper position upon actuation during an emergency. If a fault is detected during the weekly self-test or at other times, a latching supervisory signal must immediately be sent to the central station monitoring company. The weekly self-test is to occur automatically and is not intended to require assistance from technicians or personnel, unless a fault condition is detected.

10. Provide status indication (i.e., “AUTO”, “OPEN”, “CLOSED”), fault condition indication, and manual control of all smoke-control system components.

11. Provide positive status indication (on and off) of the stair pressurization fans. “On” status must be sensed by an ammeter, or some other positive proof of airflow.

a. Positive indication of “fan running” must light a green LED.

b. Fans in “Fault” status must light a yellow LED.

12. Provide positive indication of presence of power to the fan system.

13. Provide positive status indication (fully open and fully closed) of damper positions.

Status must be sensed by use of damper limit switches, or some other approved method.

a. Dampers in their “closed” status must light a red LED.

b. Dampers in their “open” status must light a green LED.

c. Dampers in “Fault” status must light a yellow LED.

14. Provide “LAMP TEST” feature for all status lights.

15. Provide diagrams and graphic representations of the smoke control system. Diagrams to be permanently mounted adjacent to the fire alarm system control unit.

2.3 POWER SUPPLIES

A. Primary Power

1. All AC power connections must be to the building's designated emergency electrical power circuit and must meet the requirements of NFPA 72. Each AC Circuit connected to the fire alarm system must be provided an approved transient suppressor dedicated to the individual circuit only.

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2. Provide 120 volts AC service, transformed through a two-winding isolation-type transformer and rectified to low-voltage DC for operation of the fire alarm control unit and all associated devices, including the annunciator panel and the DACT. Design load (calculated load including 25% spare capacity) connected to any power supply must not exceed its rated capacity. Obtain primary power as indicated on the drawings. All fire alarm system AC power connections must be hardwired via dedicated circuits serving no other load(s). Each AC power circuit must be provided with a single, approved disconnecting means between the service entrance and the fire alarm system. The power circuit disconnecting means must be clearly labeled "Fire Alarm System Power". The fire alarm system circuit breaker must be equipped with an approved mechanical device to prevent inadvertent shutdown (breaker lock) and the breaker must be red in color.

3. All power supplies must be capable of recharging associated system batteries, from a fully discharged condition to a capacity sufficient to allow the system to perform consistent with the requirements above within 48 hours maximum.

4. Provide connection to the building’s emergency power system.

B. Secondary Power

1. All portions of the system must be designed and equipped on standby (rechargeable) battery power. Upon failure of primary (AC) power, the affected portion(s) of the system must automatically switch over to secondary power without losing any alarm, trouble or operator acknowledgment signals. Operation of any portion of the system on secondary power must annunciate as a trouble signal, identifying the inoperable power supply(ies).

2. Batteries must be sealed gel-type. Standby batteries must have sufficient capacity to maintain all portions of the system in a normal, non-alarm condition for a minimum of 24 hours, after which it must be capable of operating all notification appliances simultaneously for a minimum of 5 minutes. Design load (calculated load including 25% spare capacity) connected to any batteries must not exceed its rated capacity.

3. All standby batteries must be continuously monitored by the system. Low battery and disconnection of battery power supply conditions must immediately annunciate as a trouble signal, identifying the deficient batteries. Standby battery capacity may be increased as required to meet the recharging requirements stated in the Primary Power Section of this Specification.

2.4 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR PANELS

A. Acceptable remote annunciator panels include:

1. Edwards System Technologies

a. 3-LCD

2. Notifier

a. LCD-80

3. Siemens Fire Safety Systems

a. SSD

4. SimplexGrinnell LP

a. 4603-9101

B. Operation

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1. Remote annunciator panels must incorporate a UL listed silencing feature to silence the integral buzzer only. The remote annunciator panel must not be equipped with the capability to silence any notification appliances in any part of the facility. Visible and audible notification appliances throughout the facility must continue to operate until the alarm has been cleared and the main fire alarm control unit is reset or silenced from the main fire alarm control unit. The remote annunciator panel must not be capable of resetting or programming the main control unit.

2.5 MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES

A. Acceptable manual fire alarm boxes include:

1. Edwards System Technologies

a. SIGA-278

2. Notifier

a. NBG-12LX

3. Siemens Fire Safety Systems

a. HMS-D

4. SimplexGrinnell LP

a. 4099-9003

2.6 SMOKE DETECTORS

A. Spot-type smoke detectors

1. Acceptable spot-type smoke detectors include:

a. Edwards System Technologies

1) SIGA2-PS

b. Notifier

1) FSP-851

c. Siemens Fire Safety Systems

1) HFP-11

d. SimplexGrinnell LP

1) 4098-9714

B. Duct Smoke Detectors

1. Acceptable duct smoke detectors include:

a. Edwards System Technologies

1) SIGA-SD

b. Notifier

1) InnovairFlex

c. Siemens Fire Safety System

1) AD-HR

d. SimplexGrinnell LP

1) 4098-9755

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2. Calculations or measurements of air velocities must be provided to ensure duct detectors are installed within their UL listed range of airflow and placed appropriately to achieve required air stream sampling.

3. Operation of duct smoke detector must be annunciated as a supervisory condition.

4. Remote Test Station: Each duct smoke detector located more than 5 feet above the floor shall be provided with a magnetically operated remote test station, incorporating a remote alarm LED. Test stations shall be labeled with engraved, laminated plastic labels identifying the type of detector and detector address and shall be installed within 5 feet of the floor. Remote Test Station manufacturer must match Duct Smoke Detector manufacturer, and model must be compatible with Duct Smoke Detector per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.7 HEAT DETECTORS

A. Acceptable heat detectors include:

1. Edwards System…