Exhibit_1_-_Technical_Inspection_Guidelines.pdf

EXHIBIT 1: TECHNICAL TESTING PROTOCALS

(Contractor shall comply with the system testing and inspection requirements identified in this Exhibit. All testing, inspection, maintenance, and related services shall be performed in accordance with the most current applicable NFPA standards, International Phoenix Fire Code (IPFC), NEC, UL and ASTM standards, manufacturer guidelines, and other applicable adopted codes and requirements. Contractor shall remain responsible for compliance with all applicable requirements throughout the term of the Contract)

FIBER OPTIC TEST/INSPECT ANNUAL

An annual fiber optic inspection for a fire alarm system must strictly comply with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and NEC Article 770. Under these codes, fiber optic pathways are classified as "Life Safety" circuits, meaning any signal degradation or pathway failure can compromise emergency communications.

The mandatory annual inspection and testing criteria for fire alarm fiber optics include:

1. Visual Inspection (NFPA 72 Chapter 14)

• Pathways: Verify fiber cables are dedicated, properly labeled, and structurally supported every 4 to 5 feet.

• Enclosures: Check that splice trays, patch panels, and fiber distribution units are locked and free of dust.

• Bend Radius: Ensure no cable violates the minimum dynamic or static bend radius (typically 10x to 20x cable diameter).

• Fire-Stopping: Inspect all wall and floor penetrations to ensure intumescent fire-stop materials are intact.

2. Optical Testing & Diagnostics

• Insertion Loss: Measure total optical attenuation using an Optical Loss Test Set (OLTS) to ensure it stays within the engineered decibel (dB) loss budget.

• OTDR Analysis: Run an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) trace to locate macrobends, microbends, or structural stresses before they cause a circuit fault.

• Connector Cleanliness: Inspect all fiber end-faces with a video probe per TIA/ISO 61300-3-35 to ensure zero contamination in the optical core.

3. Pathway Survivability & Integrity (NFPA 72 Chapter 12)

• Class Designation: Verify the fiber loop maintains its designated integrity (e.g., Class A loops must function despite a single open/break).

• Survival Rating: Ensure fiber circuits spanning multiple fire zones meet required 1-hour or 2-hour fire-resistance ratings.

• Fault Monitoring: Confirm that the fire alarm control panel (FACP) immediately triggers a trouble signal within 200 seconds of a fiber break or optical power drop.

4. Grounding & Power Compliance

• Armored Fiber: Test that metallic armor or strength members are properly bonded to the grounding system per NEC 770.100.

• Composite Cables: If the fiber shares a jacket with copper power conductors (Class 3 circuits), verify insulation integrity and voltage limits.

AUTOMATIC GATES ANNUAL INSPECTION

Annual inspections ensure automated gates comply with UL 325 (operator safety) and ASTM F2200 (gate construction). This requires verifying that the motor safely reverses upon detecting obstructions, monitoring devices are active, structural entrapment hazards are guarded, and physical gate components move freely without risk of falling.

The final inspection report must contain these explicit sections

• Asset Identification: Log the gate location, operator manufacturer, model number, serial number, and confirmed UL 325 Class rating (III or IV).

• Environmental Risk Assessment: Document the surrounding terrain, visibility from control stations, and proximity to pedestrian walkways.

• Component Ledger: Itemize every safety device (e.g., photo-eyes, edge sensors) with its model and exact monitoring type.

• Pass/Fail Checklist: Include a line-by-line breakdown of the UL 325 and ASTM F2200 requirements listed above, marked as Pass, Fail, or N/A.

• Corrective Action Plan: Detail a deficiency list for any failed items, specifying if the gate must be locked out until repaired.

• Photo Documentation: Take clear, date-stamped photos of all posted warning signs, roller guards, positive stops, and the manufacturer's data plate.

VESDA ANNUAL INSPECTION

An annual inspection of a VESDA (Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus) system is governed by NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code) and manufacturer guidelines. A certified fire alarm technician must perform inspection to ensure system integrity, airflow, and smoke sensitivity.

To meet code, the following actions and tests must be completed on every VESDA unit and pipe network:

• Sensitivity & Calibration Testing: Perform a system functional test using an approved aerosol smoke or calibrated test gas at the furthest sampling hole to verify the detector responds correctly to smoke and activates the alarm relays.

• Aspiration & Airflow Verification: Measure airflow across all sampling pipes using a digital manometer (e.g., Magnehelic gauge) to check that the transport time and pressure are within the manufacturer’s baseline design parameters.

• Filter Replacement: Replace the primary air filter. In dirtier environments, filters may need to be replaced on a semi-annual basis.

• Pipe Network & Hole Integrity: Inspect accessible pipe networks. Verify that all pipes are securely supported and sampling holes are unobstructed. A backflush (clearing lines with compressed air or a reversible vacuum) is often performed to blow out any dust.

• Power Supply Test: Test the primary power supply and verify standby battery capacity (including the charger) to ensure the system will run for 24 hours under standby and 5 minutes under alarm conditions.

• Fault & Annunciation Checks: Verify that all fault signals (airflow faults, aspirator faults, power faults, and filter faults) properly transmit signals to the fire alarm control panel and central monitoring station.

• Manufacturer Guidelines: Xtralis (the manufacturer of VESDA) provides specific Maintenance Guides that detail the required testing tools (e.g., LCD programmer, Safe Guard Aerosol) and exact parameter thresholds.

PRE-ACTION SYSTEMS DRY

Quarterly inspections for Dry Pre-Action Systems per NFPA 25 focus on verifying system readiness, alarm operability, and physical integrity.

• Annually (Q3): Complete full-system visual inspections, exercise control valves, inspect low-point drains, and conduct a partial trip test of the valve (changing state from air to water without filling the entire pipe network)

• Gauges: Inspect and record readings on air/nitrogen pressure and water supply pressure gauges to ensure normal operating ranges.

• Waterflow and Valve Alarms: Test mechanical water motor gongs, vane-type waterflow devices, and pressure switches to verify they send signals to the fire alarm panel and off-site monitoring station.

• Control Valves: Verify that all control valves are locked, sealed, or electrically supervised in the correct position (open/closed) and free from physical damage.

• Detection Devices: Ensure that releasing/detection circuits and devices are functional.

• Air Compressors: Visually inspect to ensure the unit is plugged in, powered, and functioning to maintain supervisory air.

o Oil Level: Check the oil level. If lubricated, change the oil at least annually.

o Belts and Filters: Inspect drive belts for wear and check tension (should not have more than 1/2-inch of deflection). Clean or replace the air intake filter.

o Safety Valve: Manually test the safety relief valve to ensure it pops off and resets properly.

Leak Check: Inspect all air lines, fittings, and the check valve for air leaks.

o Alarm Verification: Ensure that the low-air alarm correctly signals the building Fire Alarm

Panel.

• Fire Department Connections (FDC): Visually check FDCs to ensure caps are in place, swivel connections turn freely, and the interior is free of debris.

• Main Drain Test: Conduct a main drain flow test on the system riser to verify water supply pressure and ensure there is no blockage or closed valve in the supply line.

• Partial Valve Trip Test: Perform a partial trip test of the pre-action valve to ensure it opens properly upon receiving a signal (Note: A full trip test is required annually)

a. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:

(i) Provide annual fire alarm and supervisory system test, inspection and reports for all panels, notification appliances, initiation devices, auxiliary devices, and control systems including all fire dampers serving all locations covered under this contract.

Tests include, but are not limited to:

a) Test complete systems for grounded, open, and shorted circuits.

b) Test all alarm-initiating device for functions specified, and for the required alarm actions.

c) Test of the system for electrical supervision.

d) Test to verify that alarm signals will operate under specified trouble conditions.

e) Test to verify that the system will operate under specified trouble conditions.

f) Test to verify that the system will perform all specified tasks.

g) Test to verify that all required system actions function properly.

h) Test to ensure the alarm system transmits the appropriate signal to the alarm room in accordance with current PFC.

i) When performing fire alarm inspections, the Contractor may request that

WSD provide an elevator contractor. This request shall be given to the FLSC five days in advance of the inspection.

(ii) Repair any deficiencies noted during the test and inspection within the timeframe allowed by Code.

b. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS including wet and dry systems, fire hose systems, 5-Year Internal Pipe Testing, & annual flow testing, and fire hydrants:

(i) Test and inspect systems in accordance with the PFC. When refilling a section, Contractor will be required to remain on-site until the system is back to full pressure, with all valves in the full “open” position and deemed to be free of any leaks.

(ii) Notify the FLSC when Contractor identifies dust-loaded sprinkler heads and obtain authorization for repair.

1. A new Work Order Number and Shopping Cart Number will be issued.

2. Contractor must clean the sprinkler heads before leaving the site and prior to finalizing the inspection report.

c. CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS: Provide semi-annual testing and inspection per PFC and NFPA codes.