Attachment 1. Statement of Work.pdf

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BLACKWELL JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Base Item No. 1 – B0405 - GYMNASIUM HVAC DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS.

2. Base Item No. 2 –B0420 – DINING/CAREER PREP – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

REHAB

3. Base Item No. 3 –B0427 – EDUCATION – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

INSTALLATION

4. Base Item No. 4 –B0440 – DORMITORY #3 & #4 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

REHAB

5. Optional Item No. 5- B403, B405, B407, B425, B426, B444 CIRCUIT

DIRECTORIES

1.2 LOCATION

1.3 This project is located at the Blackwell Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located five miles from Laona, Wisconsin in Forest County. The address is 4155 County Highway H, Laona, WI 54541. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling 800-733-5627.

1.4 WORK HOURS

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

1.5 USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct

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walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

A. The following terms in any combination relating to the installation of products/materials:

install, furnish, provide, or similar statements; mean that the contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of the products unless it is specifically designated as either a government furnished item, supply only product, or spare.

1.7 STANDARDS AND CODES

A. All contract work shall adhere to the most recent version of:

1. All the International Code Council Family of codes (ICC) e.g. International

Building Code (IBC), International Fire Code (IFC), and International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and Standards e.g. , NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 1: Fire Code, and NFPA 101- Life Safety Code.

3. Architectural Barriers Act Standards (ABA or ABAAS).

4. Product Manufacturer’s installation instructions.

1.8 QUALIFICATIONS

A. When applicable to specific contract work items:

1. Electrical work shall be performed by journey level electricians licensed in the

State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed electrical supervisors (or State equivalent).

2. Plumbing work shall be performed by journey level plumbers licensed in the State of contract performance or trainees/apprentices working under the direct supervision of State-licensed plumbing supervisors (or State equivalent).

3. Fire Alarm work shall be performed by NICET certified fire alarm technicians.

1.9 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS

A. This Federal contract is exempt from State permitting requirements. However, electrical work must be inspected by a third-party Inspector who is either State-licensed or ICC-certified. The Contractor will arrange for the inspection and pay any fees required for the inspection and associated report; arrangement may include completion and submission of load calculations, permit applications, and any other required coordination. The Inspector does not have any jurisdictional authority on Federal projects. The USFS is the jurisdiction having authority. The inspection will be based on the most recent version of the NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC) and currently adopted State codes. A list of deficiencies with corresponding code reference is to be provided in a report signed by the inspector. The addressee in the report is to be the Job Corps Center. The Inspector will provide a copy of their current inspection credentials with the inspection report. The

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Contractor will submit the report to the COR. The CO will determine which deficiency/violations will be enforced for the Contractor to fix.

1.10 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is permitted on campus only in the designated smoking area.

1.11 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items:

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

3. Optional Items may or may not be awarded, depending on funding availability.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1 – B0405 - GYMNASIUM HVAC DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

1) Install duct smoke detectors serving existing packaged HVAC units (2 units), install in ductwork downstream from filters and ahead of any supply branches, connect to fire alarm control panel, interlock smoke detectors with HVAC units to shut them down when smoke is detected.

Furnish and install remote key stations if duct smoke detectors are not readily accessible.

c. Deficiencies: #150986.

2. Base Item No. 2 –B0420 – DINING/CAREER PREP – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

REHAB

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

1) Replace the existing fire detection devices with new addressable devices throughout the building, provide devices in additional locations where needed to meet the requirements of the most recent code requirements.

2) Provide drawings, calculations, specifications, product data sheets, and sequence of operations from a fire alarm/electrical engineer licensed in the State of Wisconsin, for a new Class A system in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 72 and 101, NEC. The Government will provide floor plans in AutoCAD .dwg format prior to the beginning of work.

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3) Re-use existing conduit to the extent permissible by code.

4) Replace wiring. All fire alarm wiring to be in electrical metal tubing

(EMT) conduit.

5) Re-use the existing addressable fire alarm control/annunciator panel

(Simplex Model 4007) installed in 2019.

6) Testing and documentation are also required, as outlined in NFPA 72.

Provide inspection and testing documentation in accordance with NFPA.

7) Provide record of completion and re-acceptance testing witnessed by a third party in accordance with NFPA.

8) Remove and dispose of old devices, conduits, cables, and other alarm system components that are not re-used for new plan.

c. Deficiencies: #151081.

3. Base Item No. 3 –B0427 – EDUCATION – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

INSTALLATION

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

1) Furnish and install addressable devices for the lower level of the building compatible with the existing Notifier Model NFS-320 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).

2) Provide drawings, calculations, specifications, product data sheets, and sequence of operations from a fire alarm/electrical engineer licensed in the State of Wisconsin, for a new Class A system in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 72 and 101, NEC. The Government will provide floor plans in AutoCAD dwg format prior to the beginning of work.

3) Re-use existing conduit and wiring the extent permissible by code.

4) Replace old, non-code compliant wiring. All fire alarm wiring to be in electrical metal tubing (EMT) conduit.

5) Testing and documentation are also required, as outlined in NFPA 72.

Provide inspection and testing documentation in accordance with NFPA.

6) Provide record of completion and re-acceptance testing witnessed by a third party in accordance with NFPA.

7) Remove and dispose of old devices, conduits, cables, and other alarm

c. Deficiencies: #132806.

4. Base Item No. 4 –B0440 – DORMITORY #3 & #4 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

REHAB

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

1) Replace the existing fire detection devices with new addressable devices throughout the building, provide devices in additional locations where needed to meet the requirements of the most recent code requirements.

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2) Provide drawings, calculations, specifications, product data sheets, and sequence of operations from a fire alarm/electrical engineer licensed in the State of Wisconsin, in accordance with the latest editions of NFPA 72 and 101, NEC. For a new Class A system. The Government will provide floor plans in AutoCAD xx.dwg format prior to the beginning of work.

3) Re-use existing conduit to the extent permissible by code.

4) Replace all wiring. All new fire alarm wiring to be in electrical metal tubing (EMT) conduit.

5) Re-use the existing addressable fire alarm control/annunciator panels (2 each Simplex Model 4007) installed in 2020.

6) Testing and documentation are also required, as outlined in NFPA 72.

Provide inspection and testing documentation in accordance with NFPA.

7) Provide record of completion and re-acceptance testing witnessed by a third party in accordance with NFPA.

8) Remove and dispose of old devices, conduits, cables, and other alarm

c. Deficiencies: #151015.

C. Optional Items (OI):

1. Optional Item No. 5- B403, B405, B407, B425, B426, B444 CIRCUIT

DIRECTORIES

a. Measurement: This item is measured as a Lump Sum quantity.

b. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals to:

c. Trace and/or physically verify electric branch circuits and create new circuit directories for each panelboard indicated in the drawings. Provide draft circuit directories to the COR for approval prior to placing in panels.

d. Deficiencies: 150977, 150985, 150993, 151030, 151034, 151048

PART 2 – PROJECT SCHEDULE

2.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

ITEM* REQUIRED DUE DATE (calendar days)

Pre-Construction Conference

Within 10 days of Award (virtually)

Notice To Proceed (NTP)

Issued first weekday after Pre-Construction Conference

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Bonds 10 days after Award

Action and Informational Submittals

12 days after NTP (CORs have 12 days to return)

Closeout Submittals

Prior to CO acceptance of project

Contract Release form and final pay request

10 days after CO acceptance of project

* All items above must be included in Contractor’s construction schedule

PART 3 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

3.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

3.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. Date of Contractor’s approval.

i. Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

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4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Submittals must be submitted in electronic PDF format. Submit to CO via email or electronic file transfer site.

7. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

8. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 12 calendar days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be resubmitted within 3 calendar days, and reviewed by the Government within 3 calendar days.

3.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark up each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product Data: See Technical Specification Sections

2. Draft Circuit Directoriess.

3.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated below:

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B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Construction Schedule.

3. Current licensure and/or certifications for individuals indicated in

QUALIFICATIONS paragraph above or as required in individual technical sections.

3.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Closeout Submittals, as follows:

1. See Technical Specification Sections.

2. One-Year Warranty on Entire Project as required by FAR 52.246–21

3. Project Record Documents.

PART 4 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

4.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service. The contractor is expected to provide whatever phone service he deems necessary for the duration of the project.

4.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

4.3 STAGING AND STORAGE

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

4.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste. Use of Government waste containers will not be permitted.

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4.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel, students, and the public of possible hazards.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

5.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

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5.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

5.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

6.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

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5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final

Completion.

6.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspections: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

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6.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

6.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Provide Draft of Project Record Drawings at Substantial Completion. CO will return reviewed copy. Provide Final Project Record Drawings at Final Completion.

C. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

6.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

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B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 010150

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BLACKEWELL JOB CORPS CCC FIRE DETECTION MATERIALS

AND METHODS

SECTION 283000

FIRE DETECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes removal and disposal of existing fire detection panels and devices, and furnishing and installing fire detection components such as fire alarm panels, annunciators, detectors, pull stations, signaling devices, low voltage wiring and conduit, telecom wiring and conduit, and other related items. This section also includes fire detection system design and documentation.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplemen-tary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in 01 0150 Section “Submittal Procedures.”

B. Submittals required prior to start of work:

For all Items:

1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's literature including data sheets, wiring diagrams, and description of operation for fire alarm panels, batteries, annunciators, detectors, signaling devices, and pull stations.

2. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings at the appropriate scale so that that all information can be conveyed on one 11x17 sheet per building. Include plans, details, and calculations as follows:

a. Floor plans showing all existing fire alarm panels and devices.

b. Floor plans showing the location of each proposed panel, annunciator, de-tector, pull station, and notification device. Show conduit routing, wire number and sizes, and voltage drop calculations.

c. System riser diagrams showing number of proposed devices and appliances per zone/circuit. Include device addresses.

d. Verify and document proposed detector spacing and distance from HVAC outlets and inlets and light fixtures. Indicate on shop drawings where de-tectors are required to be relocated to meet NFPA 72 and manufacturer's recommendations.

e. Batteries: Provide battery-size calculations.

f. Submit all documents in hard copy (or electronic PDF) and ACAD.dwg format (version 2013 or newer).

2. Sample Warranty: Submit sample warranty for fire alarm panels.

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C. Closeout Submittals: As specified in 01 0150 Section “Closeout Procedures.”

1. Field quality-control test reports.

2. Special Warranty on Fire Alarm Control Panels.

3. Final Documentation including the following:

a. Approval and Acceptance: Provide completed “Record of Completion” form according to NFPA 72.

b. Record Drawings: Provide “Permanent Records” according to NFPA 72 Submit drawings at the appropriate scale so that that all information can be conveyed on one 11x17 sheet per building. Include:

1) Plan views showing the actual location, designation, and interconnection of all system devices, including existing devices not part of this contract.

2) Detailed single-line wiring schematics showing wiring terminations at panels and devices remote from the panel for each loop or zone.

3) Submit documents in hard copy (or electronic PDF) and ACAD.dwg format (version 2013 or newer).

c. Operation and Maintenance Data: Provide manufacturer's operation and maintenance data for fire alarm panel, all initiation devices, and control devices.

4. Provide fire panel, annunciator, and pull station keys.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Worker's Qualifications:

1. Fire Alarm Work: Performed by an North Carolina state licensed fire alarm in-staller or under the direct supervision of an North Carolina state licensed fire alarm installer. Additionally, personnel trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of equipment.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified. The other manufacturers installed currently on center shall be evaluated to keep likeness on the center.

1. Edwards Signaling.

2. Fire Lite Alarms, a Honeywell company.

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3. NOTIFIER, a Honeywell company.

4. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Fire Safety Division.

2.2 DETECTORS

A. General: Comply with UL 268, operating at 24-V dc, nominal two or four wire type.

1. Integral Addressable Module: Communicates detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire alarm panel.

2. Base: Twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

3. Self-Restoring detectors that do not require resetting or readjustment after actua-tion to restore them to normal operation.

4. Integral Visual Indicating Light: LED or similar type light indicating detector has operated and power-on status.

B. Photoelectric/Thermal: Actuated by either photoelectric or thermal inputs with remote sensitivity adjustment.

C. Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521, operating at 24-V dc, nominal.

1. Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature or a rate of rise.

2. Fixed-Temperature Type: Actuated by a fixed temperature.

2.3 PULL STATION

A. Manual Fire Alarm Station: Comply with UL 38.

1. General: Single action, pull lever type, finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions. Provide with integral addressable module to communi-cate pull station status (normal, alarm, trouble) to fire alarm panel.

2. Outlet box: Manufacturer’s recessed or surface mounted back box.

3. Station Reset: Key-or wrench operated switch. Provide reset tool with pull sta-tion.

4. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated, provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.4 INITIATING AND INTERFACE DEVICES

A. Intelligent, microprocessor based, interface module, single input to monitor normally open or closed dry contact and reports the contact’s status to the control panel.

2.5 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

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A. Horns: Comply with UL 464. Electric vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc producing a sound pressure level of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded sig-nal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

B. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights complying with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word “FIRE” is engraved in minimum 1-inch high letters on the lens. Field selectable 15/30/75/110cd, rated light output

C. Combination Device: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single as-sembly.

D. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure. Light output ratings of visible notification appliances shall be determined with shield in place.

2.6 ADDRESSABLE, FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

A. General: Microprocessor based, UL listed, complying with UL 864 and meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 for local fire alarm control for automatic or manual service.

B. Alphanumeric Display and Systems Controls: LCD display for display of alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming control menu.

C. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power supply module.

Alarm current draw of entire fire alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power supply module rating.

D. Secondary Power: 24 V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

E. Provide with semi-flush trim kit.

F. Expansion card cage to hold network interface module.

G. Local and wide area network interface module for telephone transmission.

H. Alarm transmitter: Upon receiving an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from fire alarm panel the transmitter captures two telephone lines, dials a preset number and transmits signals when contact is made.

I. Transient Voltage Surge Suppression to be provide for the panel.

2.7 RACEWAYS

A. EMT: UL 797 electrical metallic tubing; ANSI C80.3, zinc-coated steel.

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1. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel compression or set screw type.

2.8 WIRE:

A. General: UL listed and labeled.

B. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair, No. 18 AWG unless other size recommended by system manufacturer. Red insulation jacket.

C. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75oC, color-coded insulation. Red insulation jacket.

1. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum.

2. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM REMOVAL

A. Document the location, type, and number of existing fire detection devices prior to be-ginning work. Submit documentation to Contracting Officer.

B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire detection systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

1. Circuits to Be Removed: Remove portion of circuits, including conductors and conduit, indicated to be removed to source of supply. Disconnect and remove devices.

2. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect equipment. Remove circuit to source of supply where circuit is indicated to be removed. Temporarily terminate con-ductors in a safe manner where circuit will be reattached to new equipment or devices.

C. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities. Main-tain electrical continuity to remaining wiring and equipment.

D. Removed conduits, wire, devices, etc. is the property of the Contractor unless otherwise noted.

E. Provide blank cover plates on abandoned boxes in block walls or in concrete.

3.2 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION

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A. Where new devices are to be installed in the same location as removed devices, re-use of existing conduit and wiring is allowed. In locations where an existing device was not installed in conduit, new wiring and conduit is to be installed.

B. Install fire alarm equipment in accordance with NEC and NECA’s “Standards of Installation, NFPA 72, and manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Install new fire alarm devices in existing device locations where possible to minimize disturbing existing finishes.

D. Mount audible and visual devices per ADAAG requirements.

E. Locate horn/strobes in existing locations where possible. Provide adequate coverage to achieve sound levels of at least 15 dB above the average ambient noise level in all locations throughout the building(s). Notify Contracting Officer if additional horn/strobes are required.

AREA Average Noise Level (dB)

Private Offices 50

Shared offices 55

Welding Shop 90

Medical exam rooms 55

Culinary Arts rooms 65

Gymnasium 70

Classroom 60

Storage areas 40

Private Toilet rooms 40

Multiple person toilet rooms 50

Wellness areas 50

Dormitory Rooms/Lounge 50

3.3 CONDUITS AND WIREWAYS

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A. Install all fire alarm system wiring in EMT conduit.

B. Install conduits and cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces or exposed structural members and follow surface contours where possible.

C. Bond and ground conduits according to ANSI J-STD-607-A.

D. Utilize sweeping bends or pull boxes when changing direction.

E. For non-accessible ceilings: Install surface mounted conduit along ceiling.

F. Space raceways at least 12 inches from other electrical system raceways or shield to prevent EMI.

G. Mechanically fasten together metal conduits, enclosures, and raceways for conductors, to form continuous electrical conductor. Connect to electrical boxes, fittings, and cab-inets to provide electrical continuity.

H. Secure conduit terminations in metal enclosures with 2 locknuts and terminate with plastic bushing. Install locknuts inside and outside enclosure.

I. Raceway Sizing: Size raceways per the most stringent requirement of NEC, ANS, IEIA/TIA 568B and 569, or NEMA VE-2.

3.4 WIRING AND CABLE INSTALLATION

A. Wiring: Wiring of fire alarm system is not specifically detailed on drawings. Refer to the manufacturer's shop drawings for detailed wiring and connection information.

Complete wiring in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. Color code wiring and install per manufacturer's point-to-point wiring diagram. Determine number of wires for each fire area zone from number and types of devices installed. Connect each device with sufficient wiring to complete its intended operation.

B. Grounding: Ground the Fire Alarm Panel and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to the Fire Alarm Control Pan-el.

C. Reuse existing conduits where fire detection devices are being replaced. Install ivory colored surface metal raceway to new wall mounted devices or where existing conduit cannot be reused.

D. Install wires and cables without splices. Make connections at terminal strips in cabi-nets or at equipment terminals. Make soldered splices in electronic circuits in control cabinets.

E. Color Coding:

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1. Initiating circuits: Color coded red for positive, black for negative.

2. Indicating circuits: Color coded yellow for positive, brown for negative.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS AND DEVICES

A. Install at locations for most convenient viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment.

B. Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors, and other designations used for electrical identification with corresponding designations indicated in the Contract Documents or required by codes and standards. Use consistent designations throughout Project.

C. Self-Adhesive Identification Products: Clean surfaces before applying.

D. Nameplates: Identify panels and control points.

E. Wire Markers: Install at each end of each wire interconnecting between such items as control panels and fire detection devices. Wire markers shall correspond to control wire numbers on schematic diagrams.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Notify Contracting Officer at least 48 hours before inspection or testing. Perform tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

B. Prepare test and inspection reports according to NFPA 72.

C. Tests and Inspections:

1. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection, prior to testing.

2. System Testing: Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

3. Prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documentation"

Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION

A. Provide one hour of operating instructions to Government personnel per type of fire alarm system and/or panel. Demonstrate how to adjust, set, operate, and maintain the fire alarm systems.

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