Attachment 06 - Specifications Addendum 1.pdf

EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades – Tucson CMOP, AZ

Project Number: 762-24-700

Revised Specification Section

Section 28 31 00, Fire Detection and Alarm

Revised: March 9, 2026

Removal of Guaranty Period Service, paragraph 1.6, per Owner request. This section replaces the previously issued Section 28 31 00.

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SECTION 28 31 00

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL and NFPA 72 unless variations to NFPA 72 are specifically identified within these contract documents by the following notation: "variation". The design, system layout, document submittal preparation, and supervision of installation and testing shall be provided by a technician that is certified NICET level III or a registered fire protection engineer. The NICET certified technician shall be on site for the supervision and testing of the system. Factory engineers from the equipment manufacturer, thoroughly familiar and knowledgeable with all equipment utilized, shall provide additional technical support at the site as required by the COR or his authorized representative. Installers shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience installing fire alarm systems.

C. Fire alarm signals:

1. The existing Building shall have an automatic “speaker-strobe” notification fire alarm signal. The “speaker-strobe” activation shall identify the area of the building (smoke zone) from which the alarm was initiated.

D. Alarm signals (by device), supervisory signals (by device) and system trouble signals (by device not reporting) shall be distinctly transmitted to the existing building’s fire alarm system control unit located in the electric room.

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E. All equipment shall be new and the current products of a single manufacturer, actively engaged in the manufacturing and sale of digital fire detection devices for over ten years.

F. Also included are system wiring, raceways, pull boxes, terminal cabinets, mounting boxes, and any accessories and miscellaneous items required for a code compliant system.

G. Strict conformance to this specification is required to ensure that the installed and programmed system will function as designed, is compatible with existing systems, and will accommodate the future requirements and operations of the building owner. All specified operational features must be met without exception.

H. Contractor shall refer to Drawing FA-002 Input/Output Matrix for signals that are to be sent by the building’s local fire alarm control panel. Contractor shall be responsible for any additions to the existing Fire Alarm Control Panel.

I. The existing fire alarm control unit shall automatically transmit alarm signals to a listed central station outside the VA Division of

Responsibility that should meet using an existing digital alarm communicator transmitter in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements.

1.2 SCOPE

A. The companion contract drawings the demolition and new work plans have sheet descriptions of:

1. FA-001 – Fire Alarm – Symbols, Notes and Drawing Index

2. FA-002 – Fire Alarm – Input/Output Matrix & Interim Life Safety

Requirements

3. FA-003 – Fire Alarm - Details

4. FA-100 – Fire Alarm – Overall First Floor – New Work

5. FA-101 – Fire Alarm – Demolition and New Work Grade Plan

B. The existing fire alarm system is an Notifier Fire Alarm System that interfaces with a Simplex Fire Alarm Signaling and Alarm System.

C. A fully addressable fire alarm system as an extension of an existing addressable fire alarm system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Device location and wiring runs shown on the drawings are for reference only unless specifically dimensioned. Actual locations shall be in accordance with

NFPA 72 and this specification.

COR

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B. All existing fire alarm equipment, wiring, devices and sub-systems that are not shown to be reused shall be removed. All existing fire alarm conduit not reused shall be removed.

C. Existing 120 VAC duct smoke detectors, waterflow/pressure switches, and valve tamper switches reused by the Contractor shall be equipped with an addressable interface device compatible with the new equipment being installed.

D. Existing reused equipment shall be covered as new equipment under the

Warranty specified herein.

E. Basic Performance:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Survivability is required for fire emergency voice/alarm control equipment, metal junction boxes, terminal cabinets, and power supplies are in the building with fire sprinkler protection throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 and where the control equipment and all fire alarm devices are also protected in accordance with NFPA 72-2022, Section 10.4.5. The fire alarm devices and all equipment are protected to meet the requirements of Pathway

Survivability as a 2-hour fire resistance rating meeting the requirements of NFPA 72-2022, Section 24.4.8.6.6(3).

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1.3 RELATED WORK

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

Requirements for procedures for submittals.

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

C. Section 08 71 00 - DOOR HARDWARE. For combination Closer-Holders.

D. Section 21 13 13 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Requirements for sprinkler systems.

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

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

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

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

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

SECURITY. Requirements for grounding of equipment.

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

SECURITY. Requirements for infrastructure.

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

SECURITY. Requirements for conductors and cables.

J. Section 28 08 00, COMMISIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SYSTEMS. Requirements for commissioning - systems readiness checklists, and training.

K. Section 28 13 00, PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS (PACS). Requirements for integration with physical access control system.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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

FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

B. Drawings:

1. Prepare drawings using AutoCAD Release 20 software and include all contractors’ information. Layering shall be by VA criteria as provided by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative

(COR). Bid drawing files on AutoCAD will be provided to the

Contractor at the pre-construction meeting. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying all critical dimensions shown on the drawings provided by VA.

2. Floor plans: Provide locations of all devices (with device number at each addressable device corresponding to control unit programming), 28 31 00 - 5 appliances, panels, equipment, junction/terminal cabinets/boxes, risers, electrical power connections, individual circuits and raceway routing, system zoning; number, size, and type of raceways and conductors in each raceway; conduit fill calculations with cross section area percent fill for each type and size of conductor and raceway. Only those devices connected and incorporated into the final system shall be on these floor plans. Do not show any removed devices on the floor plans. Show all interfaces for all fire safety functions. Drawings shall provide wire specifications, and wire identification for all conductors depicted on the riser diagram. All circuits shall have identifiers that shall correspond with those required on the control panel and floor plan drawings. End-of-line resistors (and values) shall be depicted.

3. Riser diagrams: Provide, for the entire system, the number, size and type of riser raceways and conductors in each riser raceway and number of each type device per floor and zone. Show door holder interface, elevator control interface, HVAC shutdown interface, fire extinguishing system interface, and all other fire safety interfaces. Show wiring Styles on the riser diagram for all circuits. Provide diagrams both on a per building and campus wide basis.

4. Detailed wiring diagrams: Provide for control panels, modules, power supplies, electrical power connections, auxiliary relays and annunciators showing termination identifications, size and type conductors, circuit boards, LED lamps, indicators, adjustable controls, switches, ribbon connectors, wiring harnesses, terminal strips and connectors, spare zones/circuits. Diagrams shall be drawn to a scale sufficient to show spatial relationships between components, enclosures and equipment configuration.

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5. Shop Drawing shall include a bill of materials detailing each piece of equipment, conduit, wire, circuit type, electrical fittings, etc., that is required for fabrication of the additions to the current fire alarm system at the Tucson CMOP’s Main Fire Alarm

Control Panel. The bill of materials shall include but not limited to manufacturer, size, model number, description, quantity, etc. The bill of materials shall include sufficient detail that when a part or piece of equipment is required to be replaced, the site will be easily able to order replacement parts and either have the installation completed by VA Site Representative or a Third-Party

Contractor.

6. Two weeks prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall deliver to the COR 3 sets of as-built drawings and one set of the as-built drawing computer files (using AutoCAD 2020 or later). As-built drawings (floor plans) shall show all new and/or existing conduit used for the fire alarm system.

C. Manuals:

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

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

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

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

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

e. Complete listing of all digitized voice messages.

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

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

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

i. A computerized preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Fire Alarm Code.

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

D. Certifications:

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

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

2 Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a copy of the installing contractor’s fire alarm & detection contractor’s license in the State of Illinois.

3. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial fire alarm & detection systems for the past ten years.

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

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

1.5 WARRANTY

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

Contracting Officer.

1.6 GUARANTY PERIOD SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

Systems, 2025 edition

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

Pumps for Fire Protection, 2025 edition

NFPA 70.................National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 edition

NFPA 72.................National Fire Alarm Code, 2025 edition

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

Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2024 edition

NFPA 101................Life Safety Code, 2024 edition

NFPA 2001 ..............Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing

Systems, 2022 edition

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

Directory

UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes for Use with

Fire-Protective Signaling Systems, 2018 edition

UL 228 Door Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral

Smoke Detectors, 2008 edition

UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling

Systems, 2021 edition

UL 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective

Signaling Systems, 2019 edition

UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances, 2017 edition

UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective

Signaling Systems, 2016 edition

UL-1480 Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and

Commercial and Professional Use, 2017 edition

UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling

Systems, 2006 edition

UL 1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling

Systems, 2006 edition

UL 1635 Digital Alarm Communicator System Units, 2018 edition

UL-1638 Signaling Appliances - Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling, 2016 edition

UL 2572 Communication and Control Units for Mass

Notification Systems, 2016 edition

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

E. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

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

F. International Code Council, International Building Code (IBC), 2021 edition

PART 2 A- PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. All addressable equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer's current model. All equipment shall be tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual Research

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

2.2 CONDUIT, BOXES, AND WIRE

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

BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY and as follows:

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

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

3. All new conduits shall be 3/4-inch (19 mm) minimum.

B. Wire:

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

13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. All wires shall be color coded. Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than

18 AWG for initiating device circuits and 14 AWG for notification device circuits.

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

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

C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Cabinets:

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

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

3. covers shall be repainted red in accordance with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING and shall be identified with white markings as "FA" for junction boxes and as "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM" for cabinets and terminal boxes. Lettering shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) high.

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

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

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

COR.

2.3 EXISTING FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. The existing fire alarm system has two Fire Alarm Control Panels, e.g., the Notifier Fire Alarm Control Panel interfaces with the Simplex Main

Fire Alarm Control Panel.

B. Compatibility with Existing Equipment located within the Tucson CMOP

Main Fire Alarm Control Panel: This Fire Alarm Contractor shall confirm that interface with the existing fire alarm control panel. This fire alarm system and components shall operate as an extension of the existing fire alarm control system within Tucson CMOP’s Main Fire Alarm

Control Panel.

2.4 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Speakers:

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

10 feet (3,000 mm) with the 1/2 watt tap.

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

3. Four inches (100 mm) or 8 inches (200 mm) cone type speakers ceiling mounted with white colored baffles in areas with suspended ceilings and wall mounted in areas without ceilings.

B. Strobes:

1. Xenon flash tube type minimum 15 candela in toilet rooms and 75 candela in all other areas with a flash rate of 1 HZ. Strobes shall

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72).

2. Backplate shall be red with 1/2 inch (13 mm) permanent red letters.

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

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

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

C. Fire Alarm Horns:

1. Shall be electric, utilizing solid state electronic technology operating on a nominal 24 VDC.

2. Shall be a minimum nominal rating of 80 dBA at 10 feet (3,000 mm).

3. Mount on removable adapter plates on conduit boxes.

4. Horns located outdoors shall be of weatherproof type with metal housing and protective grille.

5. Each horn circuit shall have a minimum of 20 percent spare capacity.

2.5 ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

A. Manual Fire Alarm Stations:

1. Shall be non-breakglass, address reporting type.

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

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

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

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

6. Stations identified as key operated only shall have a single standardized lock and key separate from the control equipment.

B. Smoke Detectors:

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

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2. Smoke detectors shall be addressable type complying with applicable

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

NFPA 72.

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

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

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

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

UL listed for testing the sensitivity of the detectors.

E. Extinguishing System Connections:

1. Each gaseous suppression system shall be monitored for system alarm and system trouble conditions via addressable interface devices.

2.6 SUPERVISORY DEVICES

A. Duct Smoke Detectors:

1. Duct smoke detectors shall be provided and connected by way of an address reporting interface device. Detectors shall be provided with an approved duct housing mounted exterior to the duct, and shall have perforated sampling tubes extending across the full width of the duct (wall to wall). Detector placement shall be such that there is uniform airflow in the cross section of the duct.

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

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

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B. Sprinkler and Standpipe System Supervisory Switches:

1. Each sprinkler system water supply control valve, riser valve or zone control valve, and each standpipe system riser control valve shall be equipped with a supervisory switch. Standpipe hose valves, and test and drain valves shall not be equipped with supervisory switches.

2. Valve supervisory switches shall be connected to the fire alarm system by way of address reporting interface device. See Section 21

13 13, WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS for new switches to be added.

Connect tamper switches for all control valves shown on the approved shop drawings.

4. The mechanism shall be contained in a weatherproof die-cast aluminum housing that shall provide a 3/4 inch (19 mm) tapped conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

5. The entire installed assembly shall be tamper-proof and arranged to cause a switch operation if the housing cover is removed or if the unit is removed from its mounting.

2.7 ADDRESS REPORTING INTERFACE DEVICE

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

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

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

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

2.8 UTILITY LOCKS AND KEYS:

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

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

C. All keys shall be delivered to the COR.

2.9 SPARE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Provide spare and replacement parts as follows:

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1. Manual pull stations - 5

2. Fire alarm strobes - 5

3. Fire alarm speakers - 5

4. Smoke detectors - 20

5. Duct smoke detectors with all appurtenances - 1

6. Control equipment utility locksets - 5

7. Control equipment keys - 25

8. 2.5 oz containers aerosol smoke - 12

9. Fire alarm SLC cable (same as installed) – 500 feet (152 m)

B. Spare and replacement parts shall be in original packaging and submitted to the COR.

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

Padlock to be provided by the VA. Location of cabinet to be determined by the COR.

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

2.14 INSTRUCTION CHART:

Provide typewritten instruction card mounted behind a Lexan plastic or glass cover in a stainless steel or aluminum frame with a backplate.

Install the frame in a conspicuous location observable from each control unit where operations are performed. The card shall show those steps to be taken by an operator when a signal is received under all conditions, normal, alarm, supervisory, and trouble. Provide an additional copy with the binder for the input output matrix for the sequence of operation. The instructions shall be approved by the COR before being posted.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, 72, 90A, and 101 as shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer. All fire alarm wiring shall be installed in conduit. All conduit and wire shall be installed in accordance with, Section 28 05

13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Section 28

05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, Section

28 05 28.33 CONDUIT AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY,

and all penetrations of smoke and fire barriers shall be protected as required by Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B. All conduits, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas.

C. All new and reused exposed conduits shall be painted in accordance with

Section 09 91 00, PAINTING to match surrounding finished areas and red in unfinished areas.

D. All existing accessible fire alarm conduit not reused shall be removed.

E. Existing devices that are reused shall be properly mounted and installed. Where devices are installed on existing shallow backboxes, extension rings of the same material, color and texture of the new fire alarm devices shall be used. Mounting surfaces shall be cut and patched in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Restoration, and be re-painted in accordance with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING as necessary to match existing.

F. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control units and remote annunciators shall be flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished areas. Exact locations are to be approved by the COR.

G. Speakers shall be ceiling mounted and fully recessed in areas with suspended ceilings. Speakers shall be wall mounted and recessed in finished areas without suspended ceilings. Speakers may be surface mounted in unfinished areas.

H. Strobes shall be flush wall mounted with the bottom of the unit located

80 inches (2,000 mm) above the floor or 6 inches (150 mm) below ceiling, whichever is lower. Locate and mount to maintain a minimum 36 inches (900 mm) clearance from side obstructions.

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I. Manual pull stations shall be installed not less than 42 inches (1,050

mm) or more than 48 inches (1,200 mm) from finished floor to bottom of device and within 60 inches (1,500 mm) of a stairway or an exit door.

3.2 DEVICE PLACEMENT

A. Fire alarm system devices shall be installed in a manner that provides accessibility for periodic maintenance or replacement of the entire device.

B. Fire alarm system devices shall not be installed in inaccessible locations.

C. Access to fire alarm system devices shall not be obstructed by conduit, plumbing, ductwork etc.

3.3 TYPICAL OPERATION

A. Activation of any manual pull station, water flow or pressure switch, gaseous suppression system, or smoke detector shall cause the following operations to occur:

1. Operate the emergency voice communication system in Tucson CMOP. The

Tucson CMOP sprinkler protected buildings, flash strobes continuously only in the zone of alarm. For buildings without sprinkler protection throughout, flash strobes continuously only on the floor of alarm.

2. Continuously sound a temporal pattern general alarm and flash all strobes in the building in alarm until reset at the local fire alarm control unit in the Tucson CMOP.

3. Release only the magnetic door holders in the smoke zone on the floor from which alarm was initiated after the alert signal.

4. Transmit a separate alarm signal, via the main fire alarm control unit to the fire department.

5. Unlock the electrically locked exit doors within the zone of alarm.

B. Operation of duct smoke detectors shall cause a system supervisory condition and shut down the ventilation system and close the associated smoke dampers as appropriate.

C. Operation of any sprinkler or standpipe system valve supervisory switch, high/low air pressure switch, or fire pump alarm switch shall cause a system supervisory condition.

D. Alarm verification shall not be used for smoke detectors installed for the purpose of early warning.

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3.3 TESTS

A. Provide the service of a NICET level III, competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the system. Make all adjustments and tests in the presence of the COR.

B. When the systems have been completed and prior to the scheduling of the final inspection, furnish testing equipment and perform the following tests in the presence of the COR. When any defects are detected, make repairs or install replacement components, and repeat the tests until such time that the complete fire alarm systems meets all contract requirements. After the system has passed the initial test and been approved by the COR, the contractor may request a final inspection.

1. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation.

2. Test the insulation on all installed cable and wiring by standard methods as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

3. Run water through all flow switches. Check time delay on water flow switches. Submit a report listing all water flow switch operations and their retard time in seconds.

4. Open each alarm initiating and notification circuit to see if trouble signal actuates.

5. Ground each alarm initiation and notification circuit and verify response of trouble signals.

3.4 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. Prior to final acceptance a minimum 30 day "burn-in" period shall be provided. The purpose shall be to allow equipment to stabilize and potential installation and software problems and equipment malfunctions to be identified and corrected. During this diagnostic period, all system operations and malfunctions shall be recorded. Final acceptance will be made upon successful completion of the "burn-in" period and where the last 14 days is without a system or equipment malfunction.

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B. Preliminary testing shall be performed to include all testing necessary to certify the correct operation of the entire fire alarm system installed under this project scope of work. Submission of certification of the fire alarm system is required prior to presenting the system for final inspection and acceptance testing.

C. Preliminary testing shall include as a minimum a pre-functional test, functional performance test and an integrated system test. It is the contractor's responsibility to schedule, perform and document these tests. A representative from the VA Representative, VA Fire Official and Engineer of Record may monitor the preliminary tests but the presence of a representative of the VA Representative, VA Fire Official and the Engineer of Record is not required. No part of the fire alarm system is considered to be accepted at any point prior to the final acceptance test.

D. At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall repeat the tests in Article

3.3 TESTS and those required by NFPA 72. In addition, the

representative shall demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect. The demonstration shall be made in the presence of a VA representative.

E. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection listed in NFPA 72, Chapter 14. Perform system testing as required by the VA Fire Marshal and/or local AHJ. Perform elevator recall testing as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Certify compliance with test parameters. All tests shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a NICET technician certified under the Fire Alarm

Systems program at Level III.

F. Visual Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection before any testing.

Use as-built drawings and system documentation for the inspection.

Identify improperly located, damaged, or nonfunctional equipment, and correct before beginning tests.

G. Testing: Follow procedure and record results complying with requirements in NFPA 72.

a. Detectors that are outside their marked sensitivity range shall be replaced.

H. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass all tests and inspections

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I. Test and Inspection Records: Prepare according to NFPA 72, including demonstration of sequences of operation by using the matrix-style form in Appendix A in NFPA 70.

J. The Contractor shall submit the following at the end of their testing:

a. Signed copy of the NFPA 72 Record of Compliance form.

b. Statement that all tests required per Code and in these specifications have been completed.

c. Statement certifying that all work was completed per Code.

d. Systems status and programming report as described in 3.5.I, referenced below.

K. As part of the closeout documents, Contractor to provide a systems status and programming report indicating each device's label and address and that they report back to the local fire alarm control panels in the new Fire Pump Building and Building 7, in addition to the three Onyx Workstations located in Building 7 and Building 100. This documentation must be part of the systems status and programming report.

L. Grid ceiling mounted smoke detectors shall be centered in ceiling tile.

M. Contractor to provide basic operating instructions, system operating matrix, and final floor plan drawing framed and mounted near the Fire

Pump Building’s fire alarm control panel.

N. Documentation

1. Record Drawings:

a. The Contractor shall provide a complete and correct set of printed record drawings to be turned over to the Owner's

Representative. This set of record drawings shall be in addition to all other drawings required. The printed record drawings shall be available at the time of the acceptance test. These drawings shall not be marked or modified during the acceptance test.

2. Contractor shall prepare Pre-Functional Checklists and Functional

Performance Test (FPT) procedures and execute and document results.

All Pre-Functional Checklists and tests must be documented using specific, procedural forms in Microsoft Word or Excel software developed for that purpose. Prior to testing, Contractor shall submit those forms to the Architect/Engineer for review and approval.

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3. Contractor shall provide Architect/Engineer with documentation that include at a minimum: Detailed Start-up procedures, Full sequences of operation, Operating and Maintenance data, Performance data, Functional Performance Test Procedures, Control Drawings, and details of Architect/Engineer and Owner-Contracted tests.

4. Contractor shall review and approve other relative documentation for impact on FPT's of the systems:

a. Shop Drawings and product submittal data related to systems or equipment to be commissioned. The Subcontractor responsible for the FPT shall review and incorporate comments from the

Architect/Engineer.

b. Incorporate manufacturer's Start-up procedures with pre-functional checklists.

c. Factory Performance Test Reports: Review and compile all factory performance data to assure that the data is complete prior to executing the FPT's.

d. Completed equipment Start-up certification forms along with the manufacturer's field or factory performance and Start-up test documentation: Subcontractor performing the test will review the documentation prior to commencing with the scheduled FPT's.

5. Operating and Maintenance (O&M) information per requirements of the

Technical Specifications and Division 01 requirements.

3.5 INSTRUCTION

A. The manufacturer's authorized representative shall provide instruction and training to the VA as follows:

1. Six 1-hour sessions to engineering staff, security police and central attendant personnel for simple operation of the system. Two sessions at the start of installation, 2 sessions at the completion of installation and 2 sessions 3 months after the completion of installation.

2. Four 2-hour sessions to engineering staff for detailed operation of the system. Two sessions at the completion of installation and 2 sessions 3 months after the completion of installation.

3. Three 8-hour sessions to electrical technicians for maintaining, programming, modifying, and repairing the system at the completion of installation and one 8-hour refresher session 3 months after the completion of installation.

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B. The Contractor and/or the Systems Manufacturer's representative shall provide a typewritten "Sequence of Operation" including a trouble shooting guide of the entire system for submittal to the VA. The sequence of operation will be shown for each input in the system in a matrix format and provided in a loose-leaf binder. When reading the sequence of operation, the reader will be able to quickly and easily determine what output will occur upon activation of any input in the system. The INPUT/OUTPUT matrix format shall be as shown in Appendix A to NFPA 72.

C. Furnish the services of a competent instructor for instructing personnel in the programming requirements necessary for system expansion. Such programming shall include addition or deletion of devices, zones, indicating circuits and printer/display text.

D. The training shall not take place until all system devices, annunciators and controls have been installed and certified operational by the licensed fire alarm technician. The certifying technician shall be present throughout the training sessions.

E. Contractor shall provide a site-specific list of service repair part numbers for system components. Standard manufacturer’s service repair parts list is not acceptable. The exact parts used on site shall be listed with the appropriate service repair part number. The service part number shall be the only part number needed for correct replacement of the service part. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the fire alarm system, appliances, and devices.

The Training shall include “Hands-on” demonstration of the operation of all system components as part of this Scope of Work.

PART 4 - SCHEDULES

4.1 DIGITIZED VOICE MESSAGES:

A. Digitized voice messages shall be provided for each smoke zone of

Tucson CMOP. The messages shall be arranged with a 3 second alert tone, a "Code Red" message and a description of the fire alarm area (building number, floor, level and smoke zone). A sample of such a message is as follows:

Alert Tone

Code Red

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Building One, Second Floor, East Wing

Code Red

Building One, Second Floor, East Wing

Code Red

Building One, Second Floor, East Wing

4.3 LOCATION OF VOICE MESSAGES:

Upon receipt of an alarm signal from the building fire alarm system, the voice communication system shall automatically transmit a 3 second tone alert and a pre-recorded fire alarm message throughout the floor in alarm, the floor above and the floor below the Tucson CMOP building.

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