Addendum One .pdf

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

DEPARTMENT FOR FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

INVITATION TO BID NO: RFB-101-24

FOR: Fire Alarm Replacement Campbell County Regional Juvenile Dentention Center Newport, Kentucky

DATE: November 6, 2023

RFB-785-2400000192

ADDENDUM NO. One (1)

BIDDER SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AS SAME SHALL BECOME BINDING

UPON THE CONTRACT TO BE ISSUED IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION TO BID.

Item 1: Refer to addendum to be distributed by Lynn Imaging for all additions, deletions, and/or changes to specifications and/or drawings.

Item 2: Official Bid Opening has been moved to November 16, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. Easter Time Bid reading information will remain the same.

END OF ADDENDUM

Invitation to Bid No. RFB-101-24 For: Fire Alarm Replacement Campbell County Regional Juvenile Dentention Center Newport, Kentucky

Susan Ward, Statewide Procurement Analyst II Division of Engineering and Contract Administration

ADDENDUM

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Date: November 06, 2023

Project: DJJ – Campbell RJDC Fire Alarm Replacement

KFI Project Number: 23-0227

Account No: 523-CAWU-CA05-00

Request for Bid No: RFB-101-24

Addendum Number: 1

THIS ADDENDUM IS A CONTRACT DOCUMENT AND MAY APPLY TO ANY OR ALL CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HEREIN

OR SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED DRAWINGS (IF ANY). ALL WORK REQUIRED BY THIS ADDENDUM SHALL BE IN COMPLETE ACCORD WITH THE CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS AND SUBSEQUENT ADDENDA THERETO. THE ITEMS LISTED IN THIS ADDENDUM ARE NOT IN ANY ORDER IN REGARD TO THE DRAWINGS

OR THE SPECIFICATIONS. ALL CONTRACTORS ARE CAUTIONED TO EXAMINE EACH AND EVERY ITEM OF THIS ADDENDUM.

THE FOLLOWING CHANGES OR CLARIFICATIONS TO THE PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENT

Scope Clarifications:

The existing conduit and backboxes may be reused.

The existing cabling may be reused if is compatible with the new system.

The new Fire Alarm Control Panel, Annunciator Panels and Extender Panels are intended to go in the same location as the existing equipment. However, if it minimizes extended fire watches by mounting the new

Fire Alarm Control Panel adjacent to the existing Panel, that is also acceptable.

Repair of all openings is the responsibility of the contractor.

SPECIFICATIONS CHANGES:

1. Section 260000 1.29 Painting.

a. Remove references to Division 9. It is the responsibility of the contractor to paint any surface that is left exposed after device replacement. The owner will provide color for paint.

2. Section 284600

a. Replace section in it’s entirety with attached.

PLAN SHEET CHANGES:

1. E210

a. All new audible notification devices are horns.

b. The fire alarm remote annunciator is Reception 102 does not require voice command.

c. Kitchen 115. Provide fire alarm connection to the existing Ansul Fire Control System and

Range Hood Control Panel on Roof.

d. The building has an existing Smoke Evac System. The smoke dampers control/status and fire alarm interconnect are done through the temperature control panel. Provide aux contact from the new Fire Alarm Panel to TCP-1.

END OF ADDENDUM

DJJ - Campbell RJOC Fire Alarm Replacement

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SECTION 284600

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Fire alarm system design and installation, including all components, wiring, and conduit.

B. Transmitters for communication with supervising station.

C. Replacement and removal of existing fire alarm system components.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Before Installation (Submit as a single package):

1. Proposal Documents:

a. NFPA 72 "Record of Completion", filled out to the extent known at the time.

b. Manufacturer's detailed data sheet for each control unit, initiating device, and notification appliance.

c. Certification by Contractor that the system design will comply with Contract

Documents.

d. Proposed maintenance contract.

2. Drawings must be prepared as reproducible drawings .

a. Architect will provide floor plan drawings for Contractor's use; verify all dimensions on drawings.

b. Under no circumstances may drawings be mere reproductions of the KFI drawings.

3. Evidence of designer qualifications. Include applicable certificates with name, state, and license/certification number.

4. Design Documents: Submit all information required for plan review and permitting by authorities having jurisdiction, including but not limited to floor plans, riser diagrams, and description of operation:

a. Copy (if any) of list of data required by authority having jurisdiction.

b. NFPA 72 "Record of Completion", filled out to the extent known at the time.

c. Clear and concise description of operation, with input/output matrix similar to that shown in NFPA 72 Appendix A-7-5-2.2(9), and complete listing of software required.

d. System zone boundaries and interfaces to fire safety systems.

e. Location of all components, circuits, and raceways; mark components with identifiers used in control unit programming.

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f. Circuit layouts; number, size, and type of raceways and conductors; conduit fill calculations; spare capacity calculations; notification appliance circuit voltage drop calculations.

g. List of all devices on each signaling line circuit, with spare capacity indicated.

h. Manufacturer's detailed data sheet for each component, including wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and circuit length limitations.

i. Description of power supplies; if secondary power is by battery include calculations demonstrating adequate battery power.

j. Detailed drawing of annunciator(s) button layout and FACP button layout.

k. Certification by either the manufacturer of the control unit or by the manufacturer of each other component that the components are compatible with the control unit.

l. Certification by the manufacturer of the control unit that the system design complies with Contract Documents.

m. Certification by Contractor that the system design complies with Contract

Documents.

n. Detailed drawing of annunciator button layout and fire alarm control panel button layout.

o. All existing to remain fire alarm components shall be shown on submittals and as-built documents to show a final compiled set of drawings showing all devices in the building.

p. Do not show existing components to be removed.

5. Evidence of installer qualifications. Include applicable certificates name, state, and license/certification number.

6. Evidence of instructor qualifications; training lesson plan outline. Include applicable certificates name, state, and license/certification number.

B. After submittal review, contractor shall submit all information to plan review and permitting by authorities having jurisdiction.

C. After Installation:

1. Inspection and Test Reports:

a. Submit inspection and test plan prior to closeout demonstration.

b. Submit documentation of satisfactory inspections and tests.

c. Submit NFPA 72 "Inspection and Test Form," filled out.

2. Operating and Maintenance Data: Revise and resubmit until acceptable ; have one set available during closeout demonstration:

a. Complete set of specified design documents, as approved by authority having jurisdiction.

b. Additional printed set of project record documents and closeout documents, bound or filed in same manuals.

c. Contact information for firm that will be providing contract maintenance and trouble call-back service.

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d. List of recommended spare parts, tools, and instruments for testing.

e. Replacement parts list with current prices, and source of supply.

f. Detailed troubleshooting guide and large scale input/output matrix.

g. Preventive maintenance, inspection, and testing schedule complying with

NFPA 72; provide printed copy and computer format acceptable to Owner.

h. Detailed but easy to read explanation of procedures to be taken by non-technical administrative personnel in the event of system trouble, when routine testing is being conducted, for fire drills, and when entering into contracts for remodeling.

3. Project Record Documents: Have one set available during closeout demonstration :

a. Complete set of floor plans showing actual installed locations of components, conduit, and zones.

1) "As installed" wiring and schematic diagrams, with final terminal identifications.

2) "As programmed" operating sequences, including control events by device and updated input/output chart by event.

4. Closeout Documents:

a. Certification by manufacturer that the system has been installed in compliance with manufacturer's installation requirements, is complete, and is in satisfactory operating condition.

b. NFPA 72 "Record of Completion", filled out completely and signed by installer and authorized representative of authority having jurisdiction.

c. Executed Warranty: Submit documentation of final executed warranty completed in Owner 's name and registered with manufacturer.

d. Report on training results.

5. Maintenance Materials, Tools, and Software: Furnish the following for Owner's use in maintenance of project.

a. Furnish spare parts of same manufacturer and model as those installed;

deliver in original packaging, labeled in same manner as in operating and maintenance data and place in spare parts cabinet.

b. In addition to the items in quantities indicated in PART 2, furnish the following:

1) All tools, software, and documentation necessary to modify the fire alarm system using Owner's personnel; minimum modification capability to include addition and deletion of devices, circuits, and zones, and changes to system description, operation, and evacuation and instructional messages.

(a) The Owner shall own the software. The software password(s) and access keys shall be provided to the Owner and may not be retained only by the installing contractor. No part of the programming of the system shall be password protected in a manner that is inaccessible to the Owner with the proper credentials or password.

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2) One copy , on DVD-ROM or USB drive, of all software not resident in read-only-memory.

3) Extra Fuses: Two for each installed fuse; store inside applicable control cabinet.

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Designer Qualifications: NICET Level III or IV (3 or 4) certified fire alarm technician or registered fire protection engineer, employed by fire alarm control panel manufacturer, Contractor , or installer , with experience designing fire alarm systems in the jurisdictional area of the authorities having jurisdiction . Furnish name, state, and certification number.

B. Installer Qualifications: Firm with minimum 3 years documented experience installing fire alarm systems of the specified type and providing contract maintenance service as a regular part of their business.

1. Authorized representative of control unit manufacturer; submit manufacturer's certification that installer is authorized; include name and title of manufacturer's representative making certification.

2. Installer Personnel: At least 2 years of experience installing fire alarm systems.

3. Supervisor: NICET level III or IV (3 or 4) certified fire alarm technician; furnish name, state, and certification number.

4. Contract maintenance office located within 50 miles (80 km) of project site.

5. Licensed in the State in which the Project is located as fire alarm installer.

C. Instructor Qualifications: Experienced in technical instruction, understanding fire alarm theory, and able to provide the required training; trained by fire alarm control unit manufacturer.

D. Designer, Installing Supervisor, Licensed Installer(s), and Instructor (or other combination) may be the same individual(s) if all requirements are met for each.

E. Verify prior to printing, labeling, ordering, or programming that the room names and room numbers utilized match the actual final installed room names and room numbers.

Coordinate with Owner and architect for final room numbering to be utilized.

1.04 WARRANTY

A. Provide control panel manufacturer's warranty that system components other than wire and conduit are free from defects and will remain so for 1 year after date of Substantial

Completion.

B. Provide installer's warranty that the installation is free from defects and will remain so for 1 year after date of Substantial Completion.

1.05 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

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A. Fire alarm drawings are completed based on spacing assumptions and certain installation assumptions at the time of construction document issue. They are issued without any specific device sound level, battery, or candela or other ratings. Shop drawings shall include all sizes, battery calculations, etc… for a complete design as anticipated to be installed. The fire alarm contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and operating expansion/renovation design and installation to the system throughout the space renovated as per NFPA 72 as well as all Building Codes, Fire

Codes, and NFPA 70. Contractor shall be responsible for review of all project drawings and placement of any devices to meet the guidelines of NFPA 72.

B. The fire alarm contractor shall institute a system of quality assurance to assure that the final design, installation, materials, inspection, and testing of all components are in accordance with the provisions of this specification and the applicable codes and standards. The quality assurance program shall require that all shop drawings, calculations, and other submittals are checked and signed by a technician with a minimum NICET Level III rating, or by a registered professional engineer. Shop drawings will be reviewed by KFI and the fire alarm contractor.

C. Contractor and required installation employees shall be licensed as required by the

State and shall maintain the necessary license from the time of bid through completion of the project.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

A. Existing system to be replaced. The existing system is a Simplex Addressable System with a 4010 Fire Alarm Control Panel with 4009 IDNet NAC Extender Panels.

B. Fire Alarm Control Units - Other Acceptable Manufacturers : Provided their products meet or exceed the performance of the basis of design product, products of the following are acceptable:

1. Honeywell Security & Fire Solutions (Notifier) : www.notifier.com

2. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc ; Cerberus Pro Series :

www.usa.siemens.com

3. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc: www.usa.siemens.com

4. Simplex, a Tyco/Johnson Controls Business : www.simplex-fire.com

5. United Technologies Corporation (Edwards) : www.edwardsfiresafety.com

6. Provide control units made by the same manufacturer.

C. Initiating Devices:

1. Same manufacturer as control units.

D. Notification Appliances:

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1. Same manufacturer as control units or equipment listed with manufacturer equipment.

2.02 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

A. Fire Alarm System: Provide a new automatic fire detection and alarm system:

1. Provide all components necessary, regardless of whether shown in Contract

Documents or not.

2. Protected Premises: Entire building shown on drawings.

3. Comply with the following; where requirements conflict, order of precedence of requirements is as listed:

a. ADA Standards.

b. The requirements of the State Fire Marshal.

c. The requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction .

d. Applicable local codes.

e. Contract Documents (drawings and specifications).

f. NFPA 101.

g. NFPA 72; where the word "should" is used consider that provision mandatory;

where conflicts between requirements require deviation from NFPA 72, identify deviations clearly on design documents.

4. Hearing Impaired Occupants: Provide visible notification devices in all public areas .

5. Master Control Unit (Panel): New , located at location shown on drawings .

B. Supervising Stations and Fire Department Connections:

1. Public Fire Department Notification: By remote supervising station .

2. Remote Supervising Station: UL-listed central station under contract to facility/Owner.

3. Means of Transmission to Remote Supervising Station: Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT), 1 Data connection for IP transmission; 1 mobile phone connection as backup . Coordinate with Remote Supervising Station and AHJ for connection requirements.

C. Circuits:

1. Initiating Devices:

a. Within Single Building:

1) All devices from fire protection systems (sprinkler flow switches or fire protection systems) shall be installed on a separate circuit from other circuits.

2) Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) for sprinkler flow switches or fire protection systems : Class A or X .

3) Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) for all other circuits : Class B, N, X, or A .

2. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC): Class B, N, X, or A .

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3. Annunciator Circuits: Class A or X

4. Door Holder circuits: Class D

D. Spare Capacity:

1. Signaling Line Circuits: Minimum 25 percent spare capacity.

2. Notification Appliance Circuits: Minimum 25 percent spare capacity.

3. Fire Alarm Control Units: Capable of handling all circuits utilized to capacity without requiring additional components other than plug-in control modules.

E. Voltage Drop:

1. 24 VDC Circuits shall be sized to 16.75 VDC min (or voltage minimum range of devices if minimum device operating voltage is greater) at the furthest device including spare capacity loading and utilizing minimum terminal voltage (typically

20.4V).

2. Ensure that distance is considered doubled when Class A or Class X circuiting loop is utilized.

F. Power Sources:

1. Primary: Dedicated 120V branch circuits of the facility emergency (NEC 700) power distribution system.

2. Secondary: Storage batteries.

3. Capacity: Sufficient to operate entire system for period specified by NFPA 72 .

a. Size with minimum of 24 hours standby followed by:

1) 5 minutes of strobe alarm

2) 15 minutes of audio alarm

b. Standby Battery Capacity: Minimum 30 percent spare capacity before safety margin (compensation factor).

c. Battery calculations shall show both spare capacity and 20% safety margin

(compensation factor) required per NFPA 72.

2.03 EXISTING COMPONENTS

A. Existing Fire Alarm System: Remove existing components indicated and incorporate new components into system; do not take existing portions of system out of service until new portions are fully operational, tested, and connected to system. Replace existing fire alarm control panel and NAC panels. Provide all firmware, battery, circuitry, & equipment necessary for functionality to match this specification.

B. Remove unused existing components and materials from site and dispose of properly.

2.04 SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

A. Fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and systems:

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1. Manual stations.

2. Smoke detectors.

3. Automatic sprinkler system water flow.

4. Fire-extinguishing system operation.

5. Fire standpipe system.

B. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following actions:

1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances.

2. Identify alarm at fire alarm control panel and remote annunciators.

3. Transmit an alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station.

4. Close smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.

5. Initiate exterior strobe (upon sprinkler flow only).

6. Record events in the system memory.

C. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:

1. Valve supervisory switch.

2. Smoke Duct Detector Activation

3. Post-Indicator Valves (PIV).

4. User disabling of zones or individual devices.

D. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:

1. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits.

2. Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm-initiating and supervisory signal-initiating devices.

3. Loss of primary power at fire alarm control panel.

4. Ground or a single break in fire-alarm control unit internal circuits.

5. Abnormal ac voltage at fire alarm control panel.

6. Break in standby battery circuitry.

7. Failure of battery charging.

8. Abnormal position of any switch at fire alarm control panel or annunciator.

9. Standby Engine Generator fault

E. System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions: Initiate notification appliance and annunciate at fire alarm control panel and remote annunciators.

F. Building Automation System (BAS) Fire Alarm Interface. Include the following fire alarm output points to communicate to the BAS System, include two-pole relays in the fire alarm control panel to signal the following conditions to other systems:

1. Fire alarm signal (pole 1: security panel, pole 2: BAS panel)

2. Fire/Smoke Damper closed status (BAS panel)

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3. Sprinkler Flow (BAS panel)

4. Supervisory Signal (BAS panel)

5. Trouble Signal (BAS panel)

2.05 FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS INTERFACES

A. General Interface Requirements:

1. Provide interface wiring between each device/interface and the fire alarm system.

2. Provide power to 120V or 24V closing devices. Verify voltages and AC/DC prior to installation.

3. Provide addressable input module at each input device to allow the main control panel to determine each device independently.

4. Provide addressable control module at each output device to allow the main control panel to actuate each closing device independently.

B. Supervision: Provide supervisory signals in accordance with NFPA 72 for the following:

1. Sprinkler water control valves.

2. Dry-pipe sprinkler system pressure.

3. Dry-pipe sprinkler valve room low temperature.

4. Duct smoke detectors.

C. Alarm: Provide alarm initiation in accordance with NFPA 72 for the following:

1. Sprinkler water flow.

2. Kitchen hood suppression activation; also disconnect fuel source from cooking equipment.

2.06 COMPONENTS

A. General:

1. Provide flush mounted units where installed in finish areas; in unfinished areas, surface mounted unit are acceptable.

2. Provide legible, permanent labels for each control device, using identification used in operation and maintenance data.

B. Fire Alarm Control Units: Digital, addressable type ; listed, classified, and labeled as suitable for the purpose intended.

1. Medium Sized System capable

a. System Capacity: 127 addresses minimum; with two (expandable to 188) notification appliance circuits (NACs); two input (SLC) circuits minimum; 99 software zones minimum.

b. Features: Strobe synchronization; dedicated alarm, supervisory and trouble relays; 4,000 event history buffer minimum; Ethernet port for programming and network connectivity; e-mail system status, reports and event information.

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C. Master Control Unit: Meeting minimum performance requirements listed above .

1. General Requirements for Fire Alarm Control panel:

a. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an

NRTL.

1) System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies.

2) Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder.

3) Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status.

4) Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment.

2. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire alarm control panel and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

a. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 160 character, minimum.

(Where larger display is available for the FACP, provide with greater characters up to 960)

b. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands.

3. Interfaces:

a. Serial Interfaces: Two RS-232 ports for printers.

b. Building Automation System Interfaces: BACNet-over-IP communications card.

c. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote alarm station as well as

Building Automation System.

4. Primary Power: 24 VDC obtained from 120 VAC service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory and digital alarm communicator transmitters shall be powered by 24

VDC source. All initiating device power supplies shall be intelligent type.

a. Safety Margin/Compensation Factor: Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power supply module rating.

5. Secondary Power: 24 VDC supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

a. Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.

b. Permanently label batteries with date of installation

6. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly

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describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.

7. Surge Protection

a. Surge protection shall be provided for the Fire Alarm System. Surge protection for 120V power on fire alarm control panel, NAC panels and door holder power supplies shall be SPD type 2, have diagnostic LED status indicator lights and be UL 1449 approved.

b. Provide one spare SPD.

D. Remote Annunciators/Fire Alarm Annunciators (FAA):

1. Description: Annunciator functions shall match those of fire alarm control panel for alarm, supervisory, and trouble indications. Manual switching functions shall match those of fire alarm control panel, including acknowledging, silencing, resetting, and testing.

a. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 160 characters minimum (if larger character displays are available utilize those up to 960 characters where available).

2. Display Type and Functional Performance: Alphanumeric display and LED indicating lights shall match those of fire alarm control panel. Provide controls to acknowledge, silence, reset, and test functions for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals.

E. Smoke Control Panel

1. Panel shall be UL 864 listed for smoke control as a fire protection & control device.

2. General

a. This specification defines the basic construction and components for a

Firefighter's Smoke Control Override Panel.

b. The control panel shall be a graphic display with switches and LED indicators.

The control panel shall be mounted on a recessed or semi-recessed mounted enclosure near the fire alarm control panel.

c. ON-AUTO-OFF fan control and OPEN-AUTO-CLOSE damper control shall be accomplished with three position rotary switches. Four position switches shall be used for dampers with PURGE-AUTO-PRESSURIZE-OFF operation.

d. Panel shall be powered from the fire alarm system with the same battery requirements. Smoke control system components (fans, etc...) shall be fed from emergency power.

3. Construction

a. The control panel shall be constructed with a metal substrate and a graphic film overlay. The film overlay shall be protected by a non-glare textured coating, which is non-yellowing and scratch resistant.

b. All switches shall be securely mounted to the panel.

4. Graphic

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a. Graphic Colors:

1) The film overlay shall be a graphic as similar to a building section shown with black lines and legends, and colored background areas. The graphic shall have colors applied to the backside of the film.

2) Important areas such as elevator shafts, atria, stairwells, and main air ducts shall be highlighted for easy identification.

3) The panel supplier shall furnish a color chart with a minimum of 22 accent colors for architect selection.

b. Graphic Surface

1) The working surface (film) shall be bonded to the aluminum substrate with an adhesive that has been proven not to delaminate in similar applications.

2) The adhesive shall achieve 100% bonding without any creases, bumps, or blemishes in the working surface (face) of the graphic. The working surface of the graphic shall be textured and non-glare.

3) Translucent areas shall be made in the overlay for backlighted indicators.

LEDs shall not protrude through the film overlay.

4) Backlit areas shall be subdued until the LED is illuminated. The illumination of any indicator shall be clearly visible from any viewing angle in front of the working surface of the graphic.

5. Metal panel (substrate)

a. The aluminum substrate shall have holes for LEDs and switches. The substrate shall have holes drilled and tapped for mounting the printed circuit boards.

b. The aluminum substrate shall have a clear irridited finish to prevent oxidation.

6. Indicators

a. The indicators shall be high intensity LEDs, T-1 3/4 (or larger) in size, and rated for normal operation at a current of 20mA.

b. The LEDs shall have an operating life of a minimum of 170,000 hours of continuous or pulsed operation. The LED lens body shall be constructed of high impact plastic or glass.

c. All field wiring shall terminate on modular screw clamp type terminals or connectors located in the rear of the enclosure.

7. Switches

a. A key switch shall be used for panel enable operation.

b. Rotary switches shall be used for all other specific panel operations.

c. Switches shall be rated for the load served.

d. A momentary pushbutton shall be provided for simultaneous testing of all

LEDS.

e. All switch wiring shall be terminated on modular screw clamp type terminal strips or connectors mounted in the rear of the enclosure.

8. Enclosure

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a. The enclosure shall be made from cold rolled steel and be assembled using all welded and formed steel construction. The enclosure shall be primed and painted with a baked enamel and have a textured finish.

b. A security door with viewing window shall be supplied to prevent unauthorized operation of the control panel switches.

c. All enclosures shall be constructed according to UL 864 specifications.

F. Fire Alarm Point Map

1. Point map shall be installed at annunciators and at the fire alarm control panel.

Contractor shall provide point map with small scale Floor Plan of building indicating fire sprinkler zone areas. Point map shall contain neatly typewritten procedures to be followed in event of fire alarm. Point map shall be mounted in satin stainless steel frame behind Lexan glass.

G. Initiating Devices:

1. Addressable Systems:

a. Addressable Devices: Individually identifiable by addressable fire alarm control unit.

b. Provide suitable addressable interface modules as indicated or as required for connection to conventional (non-addressable) devices and other components that provide a dry closure output.

2. Manual Pull Stations:

a. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38.

Boxes shall be finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in white; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box (box shall be red to match device).

1) Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire alarm control panel.

2) Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch.

3) Indoor Protective Shield (where indicated in contract documents):

Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm. Lifting the cover actuates an integral battery-powered audible horn intended to discourage false alarm operation.

3. Smoke Detectors:

a. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors:

1) Comply with UL 268; operating at 24 VDC nominal (16-33 VDC)

2) Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status

(normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire alarm control panel.

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3) Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

4) Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation.

5) Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type indicating detector has operated and power on status.

b. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

1) Detector address shall be accessible from fire alarm control panel and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting.

2) An operator at fire alarm control panel, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector:

(a) Primary status.

(b) Device type.

(c) Present average value.

(d) Present sensitivity selected.

(e) Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.).

c. Duct Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type complying with UL 268A.

1) Detector address shall be accessible from fire alarm control panel and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting.

2) An operator at fire alarm control panel, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector:

(a) Primary status.

(b) Device type.

(c) Present average value.

(d) Present sensitivity selected.

(e) Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.).

(f) Remote indication and test station. Operating key switch initiates an alarm test.

(g) Weatherproof Duct Housing Enclosure: NEMA 250, NEMA Type 4;

NRTL listed for use with the supplied detector.

(h) Each sensor shall have multiple levels of detection sensitivity.

(i) Sampling Tubes: New tubes, design and dimensions as recommended by manufacturer for specific duct size, air velocity, and installation conditions where applied.

(j) Relay Fan Shutdown:

(1) Provide relay rated to interrupt fan motor-control circuit. Provide cable interface between relay and motor controller(s) for fan shutdown. Coordinate with fan supplier and provide multiple relays if required depending on the fan(s).

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(2) Provide an addressable input module at each fan starter/controller to report status to the fire alarm control panel.

Status will also be sent to the Building Automation System.

(k) Existing Fire/Smoke and Smoke Damper Operation:

4. Addressable Interface Devices:

a. Monitor Module: Microelectronic monitor module, listed for use in providing a system address for alarm-initiating devices for wired applications with normally open contacts.

b. Mini Monitor Module: Small version of a monitor module, listed for use in providing a system address for alarm-initiating devices for wired application with normally open contacts.

c. Control Module: Microelectronic module listed for use in providing a direct signal to a circuit-breaker shunt trip device for power shutdown.

d. Control Relay Module: Microelectronic control module, listed for use in operating programmable dry contacts. Module shall be controlled and powered through the SLC addressable loop.

H. Notification Appliances:

1. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to a signaling line circuit, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections.

a. Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single mounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections.

b. Provide white with red lettering on light colored ceilings and walls (most devices). Provide red with white lettering on dark colored ceilings and walls.

2. Horn Notification Appliances (Horns):

a. Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24 VDC; with provision for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille.

b. Comply with UL 464.

c. Horns shall produce a sound-pressure level of 90 dBA (unless required to be louder for loud spaces), measured 10 feet (3 m) from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

3. Visible Notification Appliances (Strobes):

a. Strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear polycarbonate lens mounted on a faceplate.

b. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch-high letters.

c. Rated Light Output: As required to meet NFPA and ADA candela ratings for space coverage.

d. Mounting: Ceiling or wall mounted as indicated.

e. For units with guards to prevent physical damage, light output ratings shall be determined with guards in place.

f. Flashing shall be in a temporal pattern, synchronized with other units.

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g. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.

h. The remote exterior alarm strobe at the FDC shall provide visual indication of water flow only. The unit shall consist of a weatherproof, vandal resistant red enclosure suitable for mounting on metal back box

4. Visible and Horn Notification (Horn/Strobes):

a. Meet requirements of both Strobes and Horns above.

I. Circuit Conductors: Copper or optical fiber; provide 200 feet (60 m) extra; color code and label.

J. Surge Protection: In accordance with IEEE C62.41.2 category B combination waveform and NFPA 70; except for optical fiber conductors.

1. Equipment Connected to Alternating Current Circuits: Maximum let through voltage of 350 V(ac), line-to-neutral, and 350 V(ac), line-to-line; do not use fuses.

2. Initiating Device Circuits, Notification Appliance Circuits, and Communications

Circuits: Provide surge protection at each point where circuit exits or enters a building; rated to protect applicable equipment; for 24 V(dc) maximum dc clamping voltage of 36 V(dc), line-to-ground, and 72 V(dc), line-to-line.

3. Signaling Line Circuits: Provide surge protection at each point where circuit exits or enters a building, rated to protect applicable equipment.

K. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)

1. Digital alarm communicator transmitter shall be acceptable to the remote central station and shall comply with UL 864 and be listed and labeled by a testing facility recognized by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

Provide analog DACT and IP/GSM DACT Universal Digital Alarm IP

Communicator/Transmitter.

2. Digital data transmission shall include the following:

a. Address of the alarm-initiating device.

b. Address of the supervisory signal.

c. Address of the trouble-initiating device.

d. Loss of ac supply or loss of power.

e. Low battery.

f. Abnormal test signal.

g. Communication bus failure.

3. IP/GSM communicator shall provide both IP (primary) and GSM radio (secondary) communications.

4. GSM radio shall utilize 4G LTE, 3G, or 2G communications as available at antenna or remote antenna. Provide remote antenna including cabling if required due to signal strength. Mount on wall or roof as required.

5. Secondary Power: Integral rechargeable battery and automatic charger.

6. Self-Test: Conducted automatically every 24 hours with report transmitted to central station.

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7. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) shall be installed in a separate

NEMA 1 enclosure, with hinged and lockable cover.

L. Device Guards (Wire Guards):

1. Description: Wire guards of size and shape for devices in areas likely to be subject to damage including but not limited to Gymnasiums and Cafeterias , similar areas, and where indicated on the drawings.

a. Factory fabricated and furnished by manufacturer of device.

b. Wire guards shall be NRTL listed for use with each device utilized.

M. Locks and Keys: Deliver keys to Owner.

1. Provide the same standard lock and key for each key operated switch and lockable panel and cabinet; provide 5 keys of each type

N. Instruction Charts: Printed instruction chart for operators, showing steps to be taken when a signal is received (normal, alarm, supervisory, and trouble); easily readable from normal operator's station.

1. Frame: Stainless steel or aluminum with polycarbonate or glass cover.

2. Provide one for each control unit where operations are to be performed.

3. Obtain approval of Owner prior to mounting; mount in location acceptable to

Owner.

4. Provide extra copy with operation and maintenance data submittal.

O. Surface Mounted Backboxes

1. All surface mounted devices shall be installed with matching surface mounted back boxes, trim rings, or back box skirts. Back boxes, trim rings, and skirts shall factory fabricated and furnished by manufacturer of the device. Color, size and outline shall match associated device. Standard junction boxes for surface mounting are not acceptable.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Install in accordance with applicable codes, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and Contract

Documents.

B. Conceal all wiring, conduit, boxes, and supports where installed in finished areas.

C. Obtain Owner's approval of locations of devices, before installation.

D. Wiring Method: Unless otherwise indicated provide cabling as follows:

1. Existing conduit and wiring may be reused is compatible with new system.

2. New wiring shall be installed in conduit.

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E. Install instruction cards and labels.

3.02 INSPECTION AND TESTING FOR COMPLETION

A. Notify Owner 7 days prior to beginning completion inspections and tests.

B. Notify authorities having jurisdiction and comply with their requirements for scheduling inspections and tests and for observation by their personnel.

C. Provide the services of the installer's supervisor or person with equivalent qualifications to supervise inspection and testing, correction, and adjustments.

D. Prepare for testing by ensuring that all work is complete and correct; perform preliminary tests as required.

E. Provide all tools, software, and supplies required to accomplish inspection and testing.

F. Perform inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA 72 and requirements of local authorities; document each inspection and test.

G. Correct defective work, adjust for proper operation, and retest until entire system complies with Contract Documents.

3.03 SYSTEM PROGRAMMING

A. System programming shall be per Owner's requirements.

B. Prior to programming system, this contractor shall meet with the current designated fire alarm maintenance contractor and review all requirements. Sample programming will be provided for the successful contractor.

3.04 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Installation Phasing of Fire Alarm System with Existing Equipment

1. Demolition, installation and testing shall be done during unoccupied hours unless special arrangements are made with the individual building management staff. No

Work can disrupt the regular occupancy of the building during normal and extended business hours.

2. Installation of fire alarm equipment shall be phased to avoid code required fire watches. The premises shall not be without fire alarm or fire suppression protection for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. The systems shall never be offline or nonoperational. Contact the remote monitoring station for notification when work is in process.

3. Install new fire alarm control panel and backbone cabling to remote NAC and detection circuit panels while the existing system remains operational.

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4. Phase the installation of new notification and detection devices and circuits on a per area basis. New devices shall directly replace existing devices or existing devices shall remain in place until new devices are operational.

5. Remove the existing backbone and control panels when new system is complete.

6. Fire Alarm contractor shall submit complete installation phasing plan and schedule to Owner and Engineer for review prior to commencement of work.

B. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.

C. Equipment Mounting: Install fire alarm control panel on wall with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches above the finished floor.

D. Smoke or Heat Detector Spacing:

1. Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating

Devices" Chapter, for smoke-detector spacing.

2. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet.

3. Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high ceiling areas shall be determined according to Appendix A in NFPA 72.

4. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening.

5. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture.

E. Duct Smoke Detectors:

1. Comply with ICC (IMC), NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A.

2. Provide cabling/termination from Unit Motor Starter/Controller Fan Shutdown

Relay contacts.

3. Provide cabling/termination from Fire/Smoke Damper relay contacts.

4. Install sampling tubes so they extend the full width of duct.

5. Locate not more than 5 feet from the associated Fire/Smoke or Smoke Damper.

Locate upstream of damper.

6. Coordinate HVAC Zone Shut-down prior to rough-in.

F. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install near each smoke detector and each sprinkler water flow switch and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal viewing position. All duct smoke detectors shall be provided with remote status indicators. In mechanical rooms with multiple air-handling units, group indicators in a common area in that room.

G. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices (Wall Mounted Units): Install at least 6 inches below the ceiling. Install horns on flush-mounted or surface mounted (surface mounted back boxes shall match device in color) back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille.

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H. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices (Wall Mounted Units): Install at least 6 inches below the ceiling.

I. Device Location-Indicating Lights: Locate in public space near the device they monitor.

J. Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches above the finished floor.

K. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) communicator and the universal alarm IP communicator shall be installed in the same enclosure. Locate enclosure on wall near FACP. Provide monitoring of fire alarm system via IP communicator and mobile phone service as well as monitoring through BAS system. Install relay modules as required.

1. Coordinate connection to IP data line with Owner.

2. Provide data cabling between IP communicator at fire panel and server in data closet. Contractor shall terminate data cable at fire alarm panel IP communicator.

3. Obtain a static IP address. Contractor shall program the IP communicator and coordinate with Owner’s alarm monitor group to make IP communications active.

4. Provide remote antenna if required for signal strength. Install on wall or roof.

3.05 CONNECTIONS

A. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and systems. Install the interface device less than 3 feet from the device controlled. Make an addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system being controlled.

1. Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.

2. Fire/smoke dampers in accordance with the mech and elec drawings.

3. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches.

4. Smoke Control Relays and System (1 supervisory output, 1 alarm output, and 1 input to smoke control system). Provide all relays and connections required to provide smoke control.

3.06 GROUNDING

A. Ground fire alarm control panel and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to fire alarm control panel.

3.07 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Section 260553 .

B. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire alarm control panel.

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C. Fire Alarm Device Identification: All fire alarm devices shall include an adhesive label, black letters on white background with the associated loop and address of device installed on the outside of the device. Devices that include an end-of-line resistor installed at device shall include an additional label, “E-O-L.”

D. Fire Alarm Device Programming Labels: All device labels in the fire alarm program must contain the Owner’s room numbers in the label. For example, a smoke detector installed in the corridor near room #101 could have an address such as: “Loop#-

Device#-Corridor Outside Room 101.”

E. Provide adhesive identification labels on ceiling grid members indicating concealed location of duct smoke detectors and fire/smoke dampers.

3.08 SOUND LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

A. Adjust settings as required by authority having jurisdiction. Resetting of device shall be at no additional cost to Owner.

B. Ensure tap settings and system settings are set in order to meet the NFPA 72 Table

A.18.4.3 typical settings for temporal 3 presignal alarm notification plus 15 dBA average (or 5dBA at peaks whichever is greater). Alarm signal shall not be too loud for occupants. Alarm signal shall not be more than 35 dBA greater than the ambient noise.

C. Before AHJ review walk through all spaces and measure sound levels for outputs to be matching above values as best as possible with taps available. Adjust taps as necessary. Then, adjust tap settings per AHJ on-site review. Adjust tap settings as per

Owner feedback (measure ambient levels first and then adjust the tap settings).

Provide (2) two minimum site visits to adjust sound levels after initial measurement and tap settings.

3.09 OWNER PERSONNEL INSTRUCTION

A. Provide the following instruction to designated Owner personnel:

1. Hands-On Instruction: On-site, using operational system.

B. Furnish the services of instructors and teaching aids; have copies of operation and maintenance data available during instruction.

C. Provide means of evaluation of trainees suitable to type of training given; report results to Owner.

3.10 CLOSEOUT

A. Closeout Demonstration: Demonstrate proper operation of all functions to Owner.

1. Be prepared to conduct any of the required tests.

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2. Have at least one copy of operation and maintenance data, preliminary copy of…