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4050 Alpha Road Fire Alarm Replacement Project Design Specifications

Project No. DC14-07

Project Address: 4050 Alpha Road, Farmers Branch, TX

Contents:

Section 260500 – Common work Results for Electrical

Section 260519 – Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

Section 260529 – Hanger and Supports for Electrical Systems

Section 260533 – Raceways and Boxes for Electrical systems

Section 28311 – Digital Addressable Voice Evacuation Fire Alarm

Attachment #5

General Services Administration 4050 Alpha Road Fire Alarm

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 260500 - 1

SECTION 260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Sleeves for raceways and cables.

2. Sleeve seals.

3. Grout.

4. Common electrical installation requirements.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For sleeve seals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUT

A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

A. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items.

B. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements.

C. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity.

D. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope.

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3.2 ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Electrical penetrations occur when raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, or busways penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies.

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls.

C. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall.

D. Size pipe sleeves to provide ¼ inch annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or cable, unless indicated otherwise.

E. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry

1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing.

F. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

G. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials.

H. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using steel pipe sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for ¼ inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve.

3.3 SLEEVE INSTALLATION

3.4 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for electrical installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly.

END OF SECTION 260500

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 260519 - 1

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less.

2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.

3. Sleeves and sleeve seals for cables.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Field quality-control test reports.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NEC, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

B. Comply with NEC.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Copper Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70.

B. Conductor Insulation: THWN.

C. Multiconductor Cable: Type MC Metal-clad cable, with ground wire.

2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

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 following:

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B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. AFC Cable Systems, Inc.

2. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.

3. O-Z/Gedney; EGS Electrical Group LLC.

4. 3M; Electrical Products Division.

5. Tyco Electronics Corp.

C. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated.

2.3 SLEEVES FOR TYPE MC METAL-CLAD CABLE

A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends.

B. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."

2.4 SLEEVE SEALS

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 following:

B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS

A. Branch Circuits: Copper. Solid for No. 14 AWG and 16 AWG; stranded for No. 12 AWG.

3.2 CONDUCTOR INSULATION AND MULTICONDUCTOR CABLE APPLICATIONS

AND WIRING METHODS

A. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

B. Class 2 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

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3.3 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation.

Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

D. Support cables according to Division 26 Sections "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems."

E. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."

END OF SECTION 260519

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260529 - 1

SECTION 260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems.

2. Construction requirements for concrete bases.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design supports for multiple raceways capable of supporting combined weight of supported systems and its contents.

B. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For steel slotted support systems.

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the following:

1. Trapeze hangers. Include Product Data for components.

2. Steel slotted channel systems. Include Product Data for components.

3. Equipment supports.

C. Welding certificates.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with NEC.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS

A. Steel Slotted Support Systems: Comply with MFMA-4, factory-fabricated components for field assembly.

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Allied Tube & Conduit.

b. Cooper B-Line, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries.

c. ERICO International Corporation.

d. GS Metals Corp.

e. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

f. Unistrut; Tyco International, Ltd.

g. Wesanco, Inc.

3. Painted Coatings: Manufacturer's standard painted coating.

4. Channel Dimensions: Selected for applicable load criteria.

B. Conduit and Cable Support Devices: Steel hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway or cable to be supported.

Ceiling support and additionally installed support wires are not allowed to support conduit.

C. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body and insulating wedging plug or plugs for non-armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron.

D. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.

E. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following:

1. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, steel, for use in hardened concrete with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials in which used.

a. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be

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incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

b. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1) Cooper B-Line, Inc.; a division of Cooper Industries.

2) Empire Tool and Manufacturing Co., Inc.

3) Hilti Inc.

4) ITW Ramset/Red Head; a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

5) MKT Fastening, LLC.

2. Clamps for Attachment to Steel Structural Elements: MSS SP-58, type suitable for attached structural element.

3. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, and high strength.

4. Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type.

5. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel.

2.2 FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

A. Description: Welded or bolted, structural-steel shapes, shop or field fabricated to fit dimensions of supported equipment.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway:

Space supports for EMT, IMC, and RMC as required by NEC. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4 inch in diameter.

B. Multiple Raceways or Cables: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with steel slotted support system.

C. Spring-steel clamps designed for supporting single conduits without bolts may be used.

3.2 SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within specified loading limits. Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of supported components.

B. Mounting and Anchorage of Surface-Mounted Equipment and Components:

Anchor and fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural elements by the following methods unless otherwise indicated by code:

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1. To Wood: Fasten with lag screws or through bolts.

2. To Masonry: Approved toggle-type bolts on hollow masonry units and expansion anchor fasteners on solid masonry units.

3. To Existing Concrete: Expansion anchor fasteners.

4. To Light Steel: Sheet metal screws.

5. Items Mounted on Hollow Walls and Nonstructural Building Surfaces:

Mount cabinets, panelboards, disconnect switches, control enclosures, pull and junction boxes, transformers, and other devices on slotted-channel racks attached to substrate.

C. Drill holes for expansion anchors in concrete at locations and to depths that avoid reinforcing bars.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF FABRICATED METAL SUPPORTS

A. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and equipment.

3.4 PAINTING

A. Touchup: Paint exposed areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as used for shop painting.

1. Apply paint by brush or spray.

B. Galvanized Surfaces: Apply galvanizing-repair paint to comply with

ASTM A 780.

END OF SECTION 260529

RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 260533 - 1

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and cabinets for electrical wiring.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For surface raceways, wireways and fittings, floor boxes, hinged-cover enclosures, and cabinets.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NEC, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

B. Comply with NEC.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METAL CONDUIT AND TUBING

A. EMT: ANSI C80.3.

B. Fittings for Conduit.

1. Fittings for EMT: Steel compression type.

2.2 SURFACE RACEWAYS

A. Surface Metal Raceways: Galvanized or painted steel with snap-on covers.

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

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2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Thomas & Betts Corporation.

b. Walker Systems, Inc.; Wiremold Company (The).

c. Wiremold Company (The); Electrical Sales Division.

2.3 BOXES, ENCLOSURES, AND CABINETS

A. Sheet Metal Outlet and Device Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

B. Small Sheet Metal Pull and Junction Boxes: NEMA OS 1.

C. Hinged-Cover Enclosures: NEMA 250, Type 1, with continuous-hinge cover with flush latch, unless otherwise indicated.

1. Metal Enclosures: Steel, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

D. Cabinets:

1. NEMA 250, Type 1, galvanized-steel box with removable interior panel and removable front, finished inside and out with manufacturer's standard enamel.

2. Hinged door in front cover with flush latch and concealed hinge.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 RACEWAY APPLICATION

A. Comply with the following indoor applications, unless otherwise indicated:

1. Exposed, Not Subject to Physical Damage: EMT.

2. Concealed in Ceilings and Interior Walls and Partitions: EMT.

3. Damp or Wet Locations: EMT.

B. Minimum Raceway Size: ¾ inch trade size.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Complete raceway installation before starting conductor installation.

B. Support raceways as specified in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems."

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C. Install no more than the equivalent of four 90-degree bends in any conduit run. A pull box must be provided at the installation of the equivalent of four 90-degree bends.

D. Conceal conduit and EMT within finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.

END OF SECTION 260533

DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM 283111- 1

SECTION 283111 – DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE VOICE

EVACUATION FIRE ALARM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This building contains an existing NFS 3030 Fire Alarm Control Panel which will remain. This specification is for the replacement of the existing fire alarm system panels and compatible devices and components. The system shall be provided with the manufacturer’s latest devices, modules, panels, etc. required to update the existing system to equal an installation by the manufacturer’s latest equipment. This is a replacement of existing panels, modules, and devices with the addition of a network system and new network node panels on the even floors as shown on the drawings.

B. Provide a dedicated fire watch anytime that the fire alarm system is out of operation for 4 hours, or more, in a 24 hour period during the hours of occupancy. The sprinkler system shall remain monitored throughout the building on a 24 hour basis and reporting off premises for notification of the fire department.

C. Before any removals or installations commence, the contractor will be required to test all of the devices, systems, and interfaces in the building and submit a test report before any work is started. Any systems, devices, or interfacing that does not meet the federal standards, NFPA standards and codes shall be noted and corrected in the replacement and installation portion of the contract.

D. Provide a minimum of 70 dBA throughout all rooms, spaces, areas, and corridors.

E. Provide voice evacuation intelligibility with a minimum Common Intelligibility Scale rating of 0.50. Intelligibility shall be objectively determined by testing with an approved Intelligibility Meter.

F. Provide speakers such that speaker coverage is no more than 400 square feet in open areas.

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G. Provide strobes and speaker-strobes in all areas and rooms shown on the drawings.

H. Once the new Fire Alarm system is fully functional all abandoned fire alarm components, wire and related conduit shall be removed entirely.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Authority Having Jurisdiction: GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

B. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to fire alarm terms used in this Section.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The existing NFS-3030 and DAA-2 5070 amplifiers shall be reused. The panel existing beside the NFS-3030 shall be replaced entirely with new compatible NFS-3030 equipment performing the same function as the existing equipment performs. Provide new NFS-640 network node panels, as shown on the drawings, with 2 signaling line circuits each. All existing addressable devices shall be replaced with new Flash Scan devices compatible with the NFS-3030 panel. This includes all modules, manual pull stations, smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, and any other device that communicates via an SLC. Replace all existing remote power supplies with new Notifier FCPS-24S6 power supplies with ZNAC cards included. All existing speakers and strobes shall be removed and new strobes and speakers shall be installed as indicated on the drawings.

B. All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be Class A, Level 3 pathway survivability.

C. All Initiation device circuits (IDC) shall be Class A, Level 3 pathway survivability.

D. All Notification appliance circuits (NAC) shall be Class A, Level 3 pathway survivability.

E. The Network loop circuit shall be Class X Level 3 pathway survivability.

F. All new wiring shall be CI cable installed in EMT conduit.

G. No taps are allowed on any of the circuits. All wiring, including SLC wiring, must route through each and every device.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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A. The installing contractor and/or equipment supplier shall provide complete and detailed submittals, and shop drawings, which shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Full, complete, and detailed design stamped by a Texas Fire Alarm

Planning Superintendent.

2. Line by line specification review stating compliance or deviation.

3. Complete system bill of material.

4. Factory data sheets for each piece of equipment proposed including all electrical equipment and components.

5. Complete floor plan drawings locating all system devices including wire routing, sizes, and conduit size and routing.

6. Notification appliance identification numbering and sequence on floor plan.

7. All device addresses shown on submitted drawings.

8. Riser diagrams including associated conduit sizes.

9. Control panel and all node and amplifier panel wiring.

10. Voice Evacuation Speaker calculations:

a. Provide calculations such that the total loss for each individual circuit is less than .8 dBA with all devices assumed at the end of the circuit.

b. Provide calculations that show that no individual speaker circuit is loaded beyond 80% of its wattage capacity. A speaker circuit’s wattage capacity is defined as maximum power capacity of the board, module, or amplifier circuit supplying the speakers.

c. Provide calculations that show that the total load for each amplifier is 80% or less of its capacity.

d. Speaker loads /amplifier calcs shall be calculated with each speaker assumed at ½ watt setting.

11. Load Calculations:

a. Provide calculations showing that no individual initiation, SLC, or notification circuit is loaded beyond 80% of its listed capacity.

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b. Provide calculations that show that the total load for each remote power supply or FACP power supply is 80% or less of its capacity.

12. Voltage Drop Calculations:

a. Provide voltage drop calculations, for the visual notification appliance circuits, with all devices assumed at the end of the total length of the Class A circuit. Use the UL RMS current of the devices at 16 VDC. Provide calculations such that no more than a

2.4 VDC voltage drop (10%) occurs in the circuit.

13. Provide conductor fill calculations for all conduits. Conduit fills may not exceed 40%.

14. Battery calculations for voice system as follows:

a. Calculate standby battery requirements per manufacturer’s installation requirements.

b. Provide calculations on manufacturer’s spreadsheets. Modified or different calculations will not be acceptable.

c. Provide batteries with capacity rated at 150% of the above calculated value.

15. Software programming matrix with all labels and addresses.

16. Heat shrink labels

a. Provide samples of heat shrink labels to be utilized.

B. Provide submittal data in a 3 ring binder with contractor's name, Alarm Planning Superintendent’s stamp, manufacturer, project name, NICET Level III or IV certification number, and state fire alarm license number identified.

C. Only notification devices have been shown on contract drawings. Specific wiring between equipment/devices may not be shown. It is the contractor’s responsibility to submit for approval the complete engineered system configuration and layout showing all devices, wiring, conduit, interfacing with building systems, and locations along with other required information as specified herein to provide a complete operational system.

D. It shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate all requirements surrounding installation of the fire alarm system with building management.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Fire Alarm System Installation shall be accomplished by a certified Notifier distributor having a minimum of five years’ experience in the installation of Notifier NFS2-3030 voice evacuation fire alarm systems of size indicated, and shall have on staff a full time (NICET) Level III Fire Alarm Systems Technician. Any proposed installer who cannot provide evidence of such qualifications may be rejected. The services of a NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems Technician currently certified by the fire alarm control equipment manufacturer shall be provided to supervise installation, adjustments, and tests of the fire alarm system.

This technician shall be in attendance at all times during system installation including the installation of conduit and fire alarm wiring.

B. Source Limitations: Provide all fire alarm system components as manufactured by Notifier including notification appliances. Provide System Sensor SpectrAlert Advance speakers and speaker strobes.

C. Compliance: Comply with NFPA Life Safety Code, applicable building code, and requirements of GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

D. Comply with all applicable portions of codes and standards as follows:

1. NFPA 72, 2013 National Fire Alarm Code, including all appendix material.

2. NFPA 90A, 2009 Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and

Ventilating Systems, including all appendix material.

3. NFPA 70, 2011 National Electrical Code.

4. NFPA 101, 2012 Life Safety Code, including all appendix material.

5. PBS-P100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, 2010 edition.

E. Any conflicts between the referenced codes, drawings, and these specifications shall be brought to the attention of the GSA Fire Protection Engineer for resolution. Only the GSA Fire Protection Engineer shall provide interpretations or resolve conflicts between these specifications, drawings, and any referenced codes.

1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged in original boxes for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Speakers: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

2. Speaker-strobe: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

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3. Strobe: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

4. Monitor Modules: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

5. Control Modules: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

6. Manual Pull Stations: Provide a minimum of 5 devices.

1.8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM

A. Alarm Detection

1. When a fire alarm condition is detected by the fire alarm control panel, the following functions shall occur:

a. The fire alarm control panel common alarm indicator shall flash and the panel audible device shall sound.

b. A minimum 80 character liquid crystal display shall indicate all applicable information associated with the alarm condition including zone, device type, device location, and time of alarm.

Location and zoning messages shall be custom field programmed to the respective premises.

c. Display the status change messages on the system printer.

d. Display system status changes on the remote annunciator(s).

e. Activate the alert tone throughout the building. Upon expiration of the alert tone, the voice evacuation message shall be transmitted throughout the building.

f. Activate all visual notification devices throughout the building.

g. Release all smoke doors on the floor of alarm.

h. Unlock all stairwell exit doors.

i. Unlock all interior doors used for egress.

j. If the alarm condition included an elevator lobby smoke detector, or elevator machine room smoke detector, recall all elevators serving the affected lobby area to the first floor as specified herein, or to the alternate floor if the alarm condition originates in the first floor elevator lobby.

2. Alarm verification shall be field programmed for each detector.

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3. All designated non-silenceable auxiliary control functions shall remain in operation until such time as the control panel is cleared of alarms and reset manually.

B. System Trouble Detection

1. When a trouble condition is detected by the fire alarm control panel, the following functions shall occur:

a. The fire alarm control panel trouble indicator shall flash and the internal audible device shall sound. Acknowledgment of the trouble condition shall silence the audible device and cause trouble indicators to illuminate in a steady manner.

b. The minimum 80 character liquid crystal display shall display all applicable information associated with the respective trouble condition.

c. Display the system status changes on the remote annunciator(s).

C. System Supervisory Detection

1. When a supervisory condition is detected by the fire alarm control panel, the following functions shall occur:

a. The fire alarm control panel supervisory indicator shall flash and the internal audible device shall sound. Acknowledgment of the supervisory condition shall silence the audible device and cause the supervisory indicator to illuminate in a steady manner.

b. The 80 character liquid crystal display shall display all applicable information associated with the respective supervisory condition.

c. Display the system status change on the remote annunciator(s).

2. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall shutdown its associated air handling unit fan and any outside air fans supplying the unit. Shut down shall be accomplished by direct connection to the motor control unit with addressable fire alarm control modules AND auxiliary relays.

Shutdown of the HVAC unit through the Building Management System is prohibited. Duct smoke detectors shall provide a supervisory signal to the fire alarm system.

3. Supervisory alarms shall include monitoring of duct smoke detectors, and switches monitoring position of fire suppression valves.

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1.9 ZONING

A. The system shall have the capability to use analog "Intelligent" smoke detectors and addressable interface devices capable of being recognized and annunciated at the main control panel on an individual basis. All zoning/device location information shall be totally field programmable to exact job requirements as approved by the GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

B. The system shall utilize new remote node panels and remote amplifiers for distributed voice communications and auxiliary control output circuits.

Remote node panels, remote amplifiers, and remote power supplies shall communicate with the main fire alarm control panel via the network SLC loop.

C. Provide isolation modules at the point of entry and exit of each SLC circuit at each floor or zone.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, and are limited to, the following:

1. Notifier;

B. Display

1. The Display shall provide a minimum 80-character backlit, supertwist, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). It shall provide Light-Emitting Diodes (LED's) for AC power; system alarm; system trouble; display trouble;

and disable.

C. Serial Interface

1. The Serial Interface shall provide the following:

a. A minimum of two ports for remote printers (RS-232D)

b. A minimum of one port for supervised remote LED annunciators

(RS-485)

D. Field Programming

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1. The system shall be 100% field programmable and shall not require replacement of memory IC's. Systems requiring factory programming/re-programming or field replacement of memory chips shall not be acceptable. All programs shall be stored in non-volatile RAM memory. Programming shall be accomplished only after entering an appropriate and pre-selected five digit level 2 password security code. System programming mode shall not require the system to be taken off-line nor prohibit the system from performing its normal operations and routines. The system shall be capable of revising programmed functions or system expansion at anytime subsequent to initialization as described herein without factory modifications or factory reprogramming. Field programming via the use of external computers may be considered provided programming can be accomplished on-site and the owner permanently furnished with required programming apparatus and software as part of this contract.

E. Event History

1. The main fire alarm panel shall have the resident ability to store a minimum of 400 system events in chronological order of occurrence.

Event history shall include all system alarms, troubles, operator actions, unverified alarms, circuit/point alterations, and component failures. Events shall be time and date stamped. Events shall be stored in a non-volatile buffer memory. Access to the history buffer shall be secured via a five digit password security code. Systems not employing event history memory storage shall be required to furnish a printer/recorder for recording system events.

F. FACP Power Supply

1. The power supply shall provide all control panel and peripheral power needs with filtered power as well as regulated 24VDC power. .

2. Input power shall be 120VAC 60Hz. The power supply shall provide internal supervised batteries and automatic charger. The power supply shall provide both positive and negative ground fault supervision, battery/charger fail condition, A.C. power fail indicators.

The power supply shall also provide supervision of modular expansion power supplies as may be required.

3. The power supply shall provide standby batteries with a capacity for

24-hour standby capacity plus 15-minute full building alarm, and a battery charger using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge. The power supply shall be capable of charging 200 ampere-hour batteries within a 48 hour period.

G. Remote Power Supplies

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1. Remote Power Supplies:

a. The remote power supplies are designed for use as either a remote 24 volt power supply or used to power visual notification appliances.

b. All visual notification appliances shall be synchronized per floor with the exception of the first and second floors. The first and second floor shall be synchronized together.

c. The remote power supplies shall be Notifier FCPS-24S6.

d. The remote power supplies shall offer a minimum of 6.0 amps of regulated 24 volt power.

e. Provide 18 AH batteries and BB-17 battery box for each power supply.

f. Each remote power supply shall be activated by an addressable control module and monitored by an addressable monitor module.

g. Where 2 remote power supplies are provided, they shall be configured as a master/slave pair.

h. Provide a permanent label for each remote power supply. Label shall be plastic laminate with etched lettering with a minimum font height of ¼ inches. Labels shall be white with red lettering.

The designation of the remote power supply indicated on the permanent label shall be reflected at the Fire Alarm Control Panel display to identify each remote power supply in the system.

2. Provide UL listed remote power supplies for all visual notification devices as needed per floor.

a. Provide a maximum load on any circuit such that it is 80% of the maximum current allowed by manufacturer.

b. Provide a total maximum load of 80% of the maximum current allowed for the remote power supply.

3. The remote power supply shall provide both positive and negative ground fault supervision, battery/charger fail condition, A.C. power fail indicators.

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H. Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT). The DACT is an interface for communicating digital information between a fire alarm control panel and a UL-Listed central station.

1. The DACT shall be part of and mounted inside the NFS2-3030 Main

Fire Alarm Panel.

2. The DACT shall include connections for dual telephone lines (with voltage detect), per UL/NFPA/FCC requirements. It shall include the ability for split reporting of panel events up to three different telephone numbers.

3. The DACT shall be completely programmable.

4. The DACT shall be capable of transmitting events in at least 15 different formats. This ensures compatibility with existing and future transmission formats.

5. Communication shall include vital system status such as:

a. Independent Zone (Alarm, trouble, non-alarm, supervisory)

b. Independent Addressable Device Status

c. AC (Mains) Power Loss

d. Low Battery and Earth Fault

e. System Off Normal

f. 12 and 24 Hour Test Signal

g. Abnormal Test Signal (per UL requirements)

h. EIA-485 Communications Failure

i. Phone Line Failure

6. The DACT shall support independent zone/point reporting when used in the Contact ID format. In this format the DACT shall support transmission of up to 2,040 points. This enables the central station to have exact details concerning the origin of the fire or response emergency.

2.2 VOICE COMMUNICATION CONTROL PANEL

A. Provide a new Notifier voice communication control panel next to the existing NFS-3030 fire alarm control panel.

B. Communications Controls: The voice communications control panel shall incorporate the following controls and indicators:

1. All Call Switch

2. General Alarm Switch

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3. Audio Trouble LED

4. Audio Level LED

5. Manual Tone/Message Select Switches With LED Indicators

6. Telephone Page Selector Switch

7. Speaker Zone Select Switches

8. Telephone Zone Select Switches

9. Master Paging Microphone

10. Master Firefighter’s Telephone Handset

C. Evacuation Paging

1. The microprocessor based one way paging system shall be provided with a means to selectively or simultaneously activate voice, tones or prerecorded messages to any or all zones in the system via electronic membrane touch pad switches.

2. Each speaker circuit shall be supervised for opens, shorts or grounds with direct shorts prohibiting selection of the respective zone. All speaker circuits shall be power limited. Each speaker circuit shall be provided with an amber trouble LED for circuit trouble conditions and an active/on LED indicator.

3. Evacuation Paging zones shall be provided as follows:

a. One Manual Zone for each of the two exit stairs (2 zones).

b. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 1st floor.

c. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 2nd Floor.

d. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 3rd floor.

e. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 4th floor.

f. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 5th floor.

g. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 6th floor.

h. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 7th floor.

i. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 8th floor.

j. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 9th floor.

k. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 10th floor.

l. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 11th floor.

m. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 12th floor.

n. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 13th floor.

o. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the 14th floor.

p. One Zone, (two speaker circuits) for the Penthouse

D. Alarm Electronics

1. The system shall have the ability to provide any combination of standard digitized factory programmed messages, custom field programmable digitized messages, and/or alarm tones.

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2. The system shall provide distributed amplification. Amplifiers shall be located in node panels. Each amplifier shall be continuously monitored for proper output level. Each amplifier shall be equipped with diagnostic indicators. Each amplifier shall provide 50 watts of 70V RMS power. Each unit shall be equipped with its own individual power/pilot LED, audio input trouble LED, battery input trouble LED, and amplifier trouble/fail LED.

3. The fire alarm alert tone shall be a standard Code 3 temporal tone with standby default tone in the event the primary oscillator fails.

Transfer to default tone shall also be automatic upon failure of any digitized voice message.

2.3 AUDIO AMPLIFIER PANELS

1. Remote amplifiers, Each existing amplifier shall be installed in the new

NFS-640 node panels on every other floor as indicated on the

2. Provide digital voice evacuation circuits with the speaker outputs to be distributive throughout the building.

3. Provide 2 speaker circuits per amplifier per floor.

4. All speaker circuits shall be Class A using 16 AWG CI cable and providing for Level 3 pathway survivability.

2.4 NETWORK CONTROL ANNUNCIATOR

A. A network control annunciator shall be provided to display all system intelligent points.

B. The NCA shall include a minimum of 640 characters, backlit by a long life, solid state LCD display. It shall also include a full QWERTY style keypad with tactile feel.

C. Provide network control annunciator in same room as the main fire alarm control panel on the first floor.

2.5 NETWORK NODE PANELS

A. Provide one NFS-640 Node panel on every other floor as indicated on the drawings. Node panels shall be modular in design, be provided with EQ panel enclosures, and provide input/output interface between all field devices/equipment on its floor and the main fire alarm control panel. All

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functions of the node panels shall be field programmable via the network control annunciator or main fire alarm control panel and incorporate non-volatile RAM memory. Each node panel shall be capable of operating independently in default mode should communication with the main fire alarm control panel be disrupted.

B. Each node panel shall be provided with 2 existing DAA-2 5070 amplifiers.

C. Each node panel shall be provided with standby batteries with 24-hour plus 15-minute alarm capacity and a battery charger using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge. The node panel charger shall be capable of charging 200 ampere-hour batteries within a 48 hour period.

D. Each node panel shall provide two separate SLCs, one for the floor on which the node panel is installed and one for the floor above.

E. Each existing DAA2-5070 amplifier installed in each node panel will provide 2 speaker outputs. One amplifier will provide outputs for the node panel floor and the other amplifier will provide 2 speaker outputs for the floor above. No amplifiers will be installed independently of the node panels.

F. Each node panel shall have its own DVC module installed. The DVC will act as the input to only the amplifiers installed in the node panel.

2.6 INTELLIGENT PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTORS

A. Replace all existing smoke detectors with new Flash Scan analog addressable smoke detectors fully compatible with the NFS2-3030 system.

Program into new system.

B. The circuit shall be an SLC and configured as Class A.

2.7 INTELLIGENT DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR (If applicable).

A. Replace all existing duct smoke detectors with new Flash Scan analog addressable duct smoke detectors fully compatible with the NFS2-3030 system. Program into new system.

B. The circuit shall be an SLC and configured as Class A.

2.8 ADDRESSABLE MANUAL STATIONS

A. Replace all manual pull stations with Flash Scan addressable manual pull stations fully compatible with the NFS2-3030 system. Program into new system.

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B. The circuit shall be an SLC and configured as Class A.

2.9 REMOTE ADDRESSABLE MONITOR MODULE

A. Replace all addressable monitor modules with new Flash Scan addressable modules fully compatible with the NFS2-3030 system. Program into new system.

B. The circuit shall be an IDC and configured as Class A.

2.10 REMOTE ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULE

A. Replace all addressable control modules with new Flash Scan addressable modules fully compatible with the NFS2-3030 system. Program into new system.

B. The control circuit shall be configured as Class A.

2.11 ADDRESSABLE RELAY MODULE

A. Addressable relay modules shall be provided for interfacing of fan control, unlocking doors, elevator recall, door holders, air handler unit shutdown, etc.

B. All interfacing shall be from an addressable relay module through an auxiliary control relay.

2.12 AUXILIARY CONTROL RELAY

A. Auxiliary control relays shall be provided for elevator recall, smoke control systems, HVAC and AHU control and interface. Relays shall be heavy duty type and rated a minimum of 10 amps at 115 VAC resistive . Relays shall be provided with NEMA I dust cover assembly and be provided with DPDT contacts as well as activated LED indicator. Provide MR-201.

2.13 LCD REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS

A. LCD remote annunciators shall be provided as indicated on the drawings

B. LCD remote annunciators shall be semi-flush or flush mounted in an approved location.

C. LCD remote annunciators shall have a minimum 80 character display which mimics the main fire control panel display and status indicators.

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D. As a minimum the LCD remote annunciators shall provide the following remote functions AKNOWLEDGE, RESET, and SIGNAL SILENCE. The remote annunciators shall include the ability to block out the use of these control functions via programming.

E. The remote annunciators shall receive power from the main fire alarm system.

2.14 SPEAKERS

A. Speakers shall be SpectrAlert Advance units equipped with a matching transformer with field selectable taps at ¼ watt, ½ watt, 1 watt or 2 watts.

Speakers shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

B. All speakers shall be tapped at ¼ watt and spaced accordingly unless noted otherwise on the drawings.

C. Speakers shall be standard white in color.

D. Speakers shall be installed on the ceiling where possible as indicated on the drawings. Wall mounting shall be no less than 80 inches AFF nor more than 96 inches AFF.

E. Speakers shall be installed with listed bar hangers attached to the ceiling grid where indicated on the drawings.

2.15 SPEAKER-STROBE

A. Speaker-strobes shall be SpectrAlert Advance units equipped with an integral strobe light and a matching transformer with field selectable taps sat ¼ watt, ½ watt, 1 watt or 2 watts. Speakers shall be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

B. All speakers shall be tapped at ¼ watt and spaced accordingly unless noted otherwise on the drawings.

C. Speaker-strobes shall be standard white in color.

D. Speakers shall be installed on the ceiling where possible as indicated on the drawings. Wall mounting shall be no less than 80 inches AFF nor more than 96 inches AFF.

E. Strobes shall be field adjustable to meet candela ratings indicated on the

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F. Speaker-strobes shall be installed with listed bar hangers attached to the ceiling grid where indicated on the drawings.

2.16 INDIVIDUAL STROBES

A. Individual strobes shall be provided as shown on plans or as required by the GSA Fire Protection Engineer. Strobes that are shown mounted on walls shall be mounted at no less than 80 inches AFF nor more than 96 inches

AFF.

B. Strobes shall be installed with listed bar hangers attached to the ceiling grid where indicated on the drawings.

2.17 SPRINKLER WATERFLOW SWITCH

A. Provide connection to all waterflow switches with new Flash Scan addressable monitor modules. Each waterflow switch shall be provided with an individual “address”.

2.18 SPRINKLER AND FIRE PUMP VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCH

A. Provide connection to all valve supervisory switches with new Flash Scan addressable monitor modules. Each supervisory switch shall be provided with an individual “address”.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Wiring

1. All wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, Article 760 of NEC, manufacturer’s recommendations, and this specification.

2. All new wiring shall be CI cable listed for limited energy (300V) and fire alarm applications and shall be installed in EMT conduit.

3. All conduit shall be red in color or striped red throughout with red junction, pull, outlet boxes, and covers.

4. Provide minimum of 16 AWG solid conductors for initiation, SLC, and speaker circuits.

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5. Provide a minimum of 14 AWG solid conductors for strobe circuits and 24 VDC power circuits.

6. Provide shielded wiring for all Notification & SLC circuits installed in same conduit as other fire alarm system wiring.

7. All other circuits of any type are prohibited from installation in the same conduit as fire alarm wiring.

8. Wiring splices shall be kept to a minimum with required splices to be made on approved terminal strips in designated terminal boxes. Color code changes of wire in any circuit are prohibited.

9. Provide heat shrink labels on all wiring at terminations and splices.

B. Existing Wiring

1. Existing SLC and IDC wiring may be reused if it meets the size requirements of this specification. Existing wiring that is allowed to be reused does not have to meet Level 3 pathway survivability. Minimum size of the existing circuits identified above is 16 AWG. All 24 VDC power wiring that is existing must be 14 AWG or larger. All 120 volt circuit, existing and new, wiring must be 12 AWG minimum and connected to a dedicated breaker rated at no more than 20 amperes.

a. No splices are allowed in the existing or new wiring.

C. Conduit/Raceway System

1. All wire shall be installed in an EMT conduit/raceway system.

Maximum conduit "fill" shall not exceed 40% for three (3) or more cables, or 31% for two (2) cables.

2. Provide Conduit and raceway system per the specifications and the

NEC.

3. Conduit shall not enter the fire alarm system control panels or back boxes except where entry is specified by the manufacturer.

4. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4 inch except as noted. Install conduit per approved shop drawings.

5. Flexible conduit shall be steel.

6. Provide ½ inch trade size flexible conduit where used for connection to devices.

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7. All riser boxes shall be adequately sized for the number of conductors traversing the respective box as well as the number of terminations required.

8. Provide 90 degree bends at each entry of conduit into a junction and terminal box for support of vertically installed conductors at EACH floor.

a. Wiring transitioning an existing terminal or junction box that does not have the 90 degree bends shall be provided with a means of supporting the vertical conductors that is approved by the GSA Fire Protection Engineer.

D. Wiring and conduit installation shall meet National, and federal code installation requirements.

E. All wiring shall be installed such that the Class X Level 3 network conduit, exiting from and returning to the Fire Alarm Control Panel, respectively, are routed to provide a minimum separation of 4 feet in the horizontal installation and 1 foot in the vertical installation.

F. Provide 2 vertical network SLC conduit risers connected together such that a full Class X, Level 3 loop is provided continuous from the Fire Alarm Control Panel through the Penthouse and back to the Fire Alarm Control Panel.

3.2 TEST AND REPORTS

A. A state licensed and factory trained technical representative of the manufacturer shall perform final control panel connections and supervise testing of the system. Upon completion of the acceptance tests, the owner and/or his representatives shall be instructed in the proper operation of the system.

B. Pre-testing: After installation, perform complete pre-testing.