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CAFB BASE STANDARDS Special Construction

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LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM UFC 3-575-01

System Requirements:

Materials shall consist of standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in production of lightning protection systems and shall be manufacturer's latest UL approved design. Lightning protection system shall conform to NFPA 70, NFPA 780, UL 96 and UL 96A. Provide stamped drawings. Provide Master Certificate.

For Air Force: The contract for a lightning protection system project, or for any project on a facility containing a lighting protection system, shall require an LPS inspection prior to acceptance. The LPS shall be inspected by a commercial, third-party inspector whose sole work is lightning protection, and shall be certified by this third-party inspector as compliant with AFI 32-1065 and NFPA 780, in that priority order. A UL certification on its own shall not be adequate for acceptance of any Air Force project. Projects calling for an LPS addition to an existing LPS project shall consider the configuration of the final LPS in the initial design. Projects of this type shall ensure the final LPS as a whole is compliant with AFI 32-1065 and NFPA 780, in that priority order. The same third-party inspector requirements shall apply.

EXTERIOR FIRE REPORTING SYSTEM, RADIO TYPE UFC 3-600-01

Radio Alarm Transmitters/Transceivers:

Provide radio alarm transmitters/transceivers completely assembled, tested at the factory, and delivered ready for installation and operation. The transmitter electronics package shall be contained within the housing as a complete assembly, removable to facilitate servicing and replacement. Transmitters shall be capable of communicating and compatible with the existing Monaco Base Wide System. Units shall have transmitting and receiving functions consistent with the existing Base Wide System.

Transmitter Identity Code:

Provide transmitters which include a unique identity code as part of each transmission. Setting the code shall be readily accomplishable in the field without the need to exchange or alter circuit boards. Obtain the code numbers from the Base Fire Department serving the facility.

Memory:

Provide transmitters with memory capability. Simultaneous or subsequent actuation of zones, including those actuated during "off air" periods, shall not result in the loss of any messages. All messages shall be stored until they are transmitted.

Automatic Test:

Provide transmitters which automatically transmit a test signal at least once in each 24 hour period or when polled.

Transmitters shall also allow manual actuation of test signal by a secured (not publicly accessible) means.

ADDRESSABLE INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

Repair Service/Replacement Parts:

Repair services and replacement parts for the system shall be furnished under the contract and be available for a period of 10 years after the date of final acceptance of the work. On-site service during the guarantee period shall be provided within 24 hours after notification. All repairs shall be completed within 48 hours after notification.

Manufacturer Qualifications:

Components shall be of current design and shall be in regular and recurrent production at the time of installation.

Provide design, materials, and devices for a protected premises fire alarm system, complete, conforming to NFPA 72, except as otherwise or additionally specified herein and be compatible with the existing Base Wide System manufactured by Monaco.

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DESIGN: Devices shall be Class A type. Class B now permitted by the

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System Operation: The system shall be a complete, supervised, coded, addressable NFPA 72fire alarm system.

Smoke Sensors

Ionization/Photoelectric Type Smoke Sensors: Provide addressable ionization or photoelectric type smoke sensors.

Duct Smoke Sensors: Duct smoke sensors shall be addressable photoelectric type and shall be provided in ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90A and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

Thermal Sensors: Thermal sensors shall be combination rate-of-rise and fixed temperature sensing.

Emergency Power Batteries: Provide sealed, maintenance-free, sealed lead acid batteries as the source for emergency power to the FACP. Batteries shall contain suspended electrolyte. The battery system shall be maintained in a fully charged condition by means of a solid state battery charger. Provide an automatic switch to transfer the load to the batteries in the event of the failure of primary power.

Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): Provide a complete control panel fully enclosed in a lockable steel enclosure.

History Logging: In addition to the required printer output, the control panel shall have the ability to store a minimum of 400 events in a log.

Remote Fire Alarm Control Units: Provide complete units fully enclosed in a lockable steel enclosure.

Radio Transmitter/Transceiver and Interface Panels: Provide radio transmitter with antenna that is compatible with the existing supervising station fire alarm system manufactured by Monaco. Transmitter shall have a means to transmit alarm, supervisory, polling, and trouble conditions via a single transmitter. Provide transmitters in accordance with applicable portions of NFPA 72, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 47 CFR 90.

Transmitter/receiver shall have a source of power for operation which conforms to NFPA 72. Transmitter shall be capable of initiating a test signal daily at any selected time.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler System: Provide in accordance with UFC.

Design in accordance with provisions of UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 3-600-10. Base pipe sizing and distribution on Hydraulic Calculations. Provide stamped drawings and qualifications of Fire Protection Engineer doing the design.

Sprinkler heads in spaces with ceilings shall be semi-recessed type unless ceiling heights are below 8’-0” where fully recessed heads shall be used. Extended coverage heads are not acceptable without written approval.

Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be used in areas where piping is subject to freezing.

All interior piping shall be Schedule 40 black steel for sizes less than 8 inches and Schedule 30 for sizes 8 inches and larger. Piping installation shall comply with ATFP Seismic requirements.

Double check valve backflow preventer assembly shall be provided for all fire sprinkler systems.

Fire Pump System: Provide in accordance with UFC and as follows:

Provide a package fire pump system and associated equipment complete and ready for operation. Equipment, inspection and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 20, NFPA 70 and NFPA 72. Devices and equipment for fire protection service shall be UL Fire Protection Directory Listed.

The fire pump system shall be a fully assembled and tested package system including fire pump, pressure maintenance “Jockey” pump, control panel, fuel system (if required), valves and all appurtenances required for a complete fire pump system in accordance with NFPA 20.

Provide posted operating and testing instructions and signage as required by NFPA.

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Control panel and alarm devices shall be compatible and communicate with the existing base fire alarm system.

MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: Provide in accordance with UFC and the following:

A mass notification system shall be installed in accordance with UFC 4-021-01. The system shall incorporate visual and audible signals and shall be capable of providing live announcements. The system shall be interconnected with the fire alarm system and the public address system. The existing system is a Monaco BT-XF transmitter with public address amplifiers and combination visual/audible devices.

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