Attachment 11 - New JBC Section 28 31 76 FINAL 2405 2406 Oct 2020.pdf

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Repair HVAC, Dorm Bldgs 2405-2406 Project No. DKGV Revised Final

1073189 May 15, 2018

SECTION 28 31 76

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

08/20

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA)

ASA S3.2 (2009; R 2014) Method for Measuring the

Intelligibility of Speech Over

Communication Systems (ASA 85)

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F402 (2005; R 2012) Safe Handling of Solvent

Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for

Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM APP GUIDE (updated on-line) Approval Guide http://www.approvalguide.com/

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41.1 (2002; R 2008) Guide on the Surges

Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and

Less) AC Power Circuits

IEEE C62.41.2 (2002) Recommended Practice on

Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage

(1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 4 (2018) Standard for Integrated Fire

Protection and Life Safety System Testing

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2019; TIA 19-1; ERTA 1 2019) National

Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2018) Standard for the Installation of

Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 170 (2018) Standard for Fire Safety and

Emergency Symbols

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

http://www.approvalguide.com/

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UFC 3-601-02 (2010) Operations and Maintenance:

Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of

Fire Protection Systems

UFC 4-010-06 (2016; with Change 1, 2017) Cybersecurity of Facility-Related Control Systems

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

47 CFR 15 Radio Frequency Devices

47 CFR 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 228 (2006; Reprint Nov 2008) Door

Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral

Smoke Detectors

UL 268 (2016; Reprint Oct 2019) UL Standard for

Safety Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm

Systems

UL 268A (2008; Reprint Oct 2014) Smoke Detectors for Duct Application

UL 464 (2016; Reprint Sep 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Audible Signaling Devices for Fire

Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including

Accessories

UL 497A (2001; Bul. 2019) UL Standard for Safety

Secondary Protectors for Communications

Circuits

UL 497B (2004; Reprint Dec 2012) Protectors for

Data Communication Circuits

UL 521 (1999; Reprint Dec 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Heat Detectors for Fire Protective

Signaling Systems

UL 864 (2014; Reprint May 2020) UL Standard for

Safety Control Units and Accessories for

Fire Alarm Systems

UL 1283 (2017) UL Standard for Safety

Electromagnetic Interference Filters

UL 1449 (2014; Reprint Jul 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Surge Protective Devices

UL 1480 (2016; Reprint Sep 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Speakers for Fire Alarm and

Signaling Systems, Including Accessories

UL 1638 (2016; Reprint Sep 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Visible Signaling Devices for Fire

Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including

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Accessories

UL 1971 (2002; Reprint Oct 2008) Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

UL 2034 (2017; Reprint Sep 2018) UL Standard for

Safety Single and Multiple Station Carbon

Monoxide Alarms

UL 2075 (2013; Bul. 2019) UL Standard for Safety

Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors

UL 2572 (2016; Bul. 2018) UL Standard for Safety

Mass Notification Systems

UL Fire Prot Dir (2012) Fire Protection Equipment Directory

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

Section 25 05 11 Cybersecurity for Facility-Related Control Systems, applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein. In addition, refer to the following sections for related work and coordination:

Section 21 13 13 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

Section 23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION

Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING for additional work related to firestopping.

1.3 SUMMARY

1.3.1 Scope

a. This work includes designing and providing a new, complete, fire alarm and mass notification (MNS) system with radio transceiver as described herein and on the contract drawings for buildings 2405 and 2406 on

Joint Base Charleston Naval Weapons Station Goose Creek, South

Carolina. The system shall provide “point reporting” to the Monaco D-

21 Central Receiving station. Include system programming, wiring, raceways, pull boxes, terminal cabinets, outlet and mounting boxes, control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances, supervising station, fire alarm transmitters/mass notification transceiver, and other accessories and miscellaneous items required for a complete operational system even though each item is not specifically mentioned or described. Provide systems complete and ready for operation. The new system shall be compatible with the existing Monaco D-21 Central Receiving Station without the use of interfacing relays and shall provide “point reporting”. There are gas-fired dryers as noted in room E102 in the as-built drawings in each building. Design and installation must comply with UFGS 25 05 11, UFC

4-010-06 and AFGM 2019-320-02. This work shall be coordinated with the

HVAC work on each wing. Only one wing of one building will be worked on at any one time.

b. Provide equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection, and testing in strict accordance with NFPA 72, except as modified herein. System design, layout, and coordination are the responsibility of the Contractor.

c. Each remote fire alarm control unit must be powered from a wiring

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 4 riser specifically for that use or from a local power panel located on the same floor as the remote fire alarm control unit. Where remote fire control units are provided, equipment for notification appliances may be located in the remote fire alarm control units.

d. The fire alarm and mass notification system must be independent of the building security, building management, and energy/utility monitoring systems other than for control functions.

e. Provide demolition and disposal of any existing devices and all wiring for each wing under construction. Provide demolition and disposal of any exposed conduit system that are not re-utilized. The contractor shall be responsible for patching, priming and spot painting of any areas affected by demolition. The Government shall have first right of refusal of any salvage materials or components.

f. The Government shall provide a sample design from an adjacent building, 2408. The sample design may be referenced for the designs of buildings 2405 and 2406. The final designs of building 2405 and

2406 shall be unique to each building. The final designs of 2405 and

2406 shall be stamped by the QFPE as being applicable to this project.

1.3.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

Services of the QFPE must include:

a. Reviewing SD-02, and SD-03 submittal packages for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this specification. Construction

(shop) drawings and calculations must be prepared by, or prepared under the immediate supervision of, the QFPE. The QFPE must affix their professional engineering stamp with signature to the shop drawings, calculations, and material data sheets, indicating approval prior to submitting the shop drawings to the DFPE.

b. Providing a letter documenting that the SD-02, and SD-03 submittal package has been reviewed and noting any outstanding comments.

c. Performing in-progress construction surveillance prior to installation of ceilings (rough-in inspection).

d. Witnessing pre-Government and final Government functional performance testing and performing a final installation review.

e. Signing applicable certificates under SD-07.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

Wherever mentioned in this specification or on the drawings, the equipment, devices, and functions must be defined as follows:

1.4.1 Interface Device

An addressable device that interconnects hard wired systems or devices to an analog system.

1.4.2 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU)

A master control unit having the features of a fire alarm control unit

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(FACU) and an autonomous control unit (ACU) where these units are interconnected to function as a combined fire alarm/mass notification system. The FACU and ACU functions may be contained in a single cabinet or in independent, interconnected, and co-located cabinets.

1.4.3 Remote Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit

A control unit, physically remote from the fire alarm and mass notification control unit, that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices; may supply power to detection devices and interface devices; may provide transfer of power to the notification appliances; may provide transfer of condition to relays or devices connected to the control unit; and reports to and receives signals from the fire alarm and mass notification control unit.

1.4.4 Local Operating Console (LOC)

A unit designed to allow emergency responders and/or building occupants to operate the MNS including delivery of recorded messages and/or live voice announcements, initiate visual, textual visual and audible appliance operation and other related functions.

1.4.5 Terminal Cabinet

A steel cabinet with locking, hinge-mounted door where terminal strips are securely mounted inside the cabinet.

1.4.6 Control Module and Relay Module

Terms utilized to describe emergency control function interface devices as defined by NFPA 72.

1.4.7 Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE)

The DoD fire protection engineer that oversees that Area of Responsibility for that project. This is sometimes referred to as the "cognizant" fire protection engineer. Interpret reference to "authority having jurisdiction" and/or AHJ in referenced standards to mean the Designated

Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE). The DFPE may be responsible for review of the contractor submittals having a "G" designation, and for witnessing final inspection and testing.

1.4.8 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

A QFPE is an individual who is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.), who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and

Surveying (NCEES) and has relevant fire protection engineering experience.

1.4.9 Class “A” System Each device is addressable and reports to the FACP as a single “point.” The FACP reports this “point” (or device) to the

D-21.

1.4.10 Class “A” Wire Break A break in either of the wires connected to a device will not prevent that device or other devices on the same circuit from reporting individually to the FACP or to be displayed on the D-21.

1.4.11 Hard Wired System A hard wired system uses dedicated wires extending between each device and the FACP, and does not use analog devices.

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1.4.12 Point reporting New integrated Fire Detection, Fire Alarm System

(FASs) will be installed as a Class “A” system, with each device reporting as a “point” to the facility Fire Alarm Control Panel

(FACP). The FACP will transmit, in real time, the specific device, its status and its location as a “point” to the central receiving station

(Monaco Enterprises Inc. Model D-21). If a particular device becomes activated by a fire event, the D-21 will display the floor plan of the facility where the device is located, showing the device as a “point” on the specific floor, exact room as well as the location within that room.

1.4.13 Proprietary information If proprietary information or materials such as copyrighted, trademarked, patented, trade secret, software, equipment, techniques, drawings are installed or used during performing repairs or during installation of new Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems, that proprietary information or material will be provided to the JB CHS Alarm Shop for free and unrestricted use.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality

Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Shop drawings (SD-02) and product data (SD-03) must be prepared by the fire alarm designer and combined and submitted as one complete package.

The QFPE must review the SD-02/SD-03 submittal package for completeness and compliance with the Contract provisions prior to submission to the

Government. The QFPE must provide a Letter of Confirmation that they have reviewed the submittal package for compliance with the contract provisions. This letter must include their registered professional engineer stamp and signature. Partial submittals and submittals not reviewed by the QFPE will be returned by the Government disapproved without review.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualified Fire Protection Engineer; G

Fire alarm system designer; G

Supervisor; G

Technician; G

Installer; G

Test Technician; G

Fire Alarm System Site-Specific Software Acknowledgement; G

Fire Alarm Sub-Contractor verification of receiving and reading contract specification section 28 31 76; G

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SD-02 Shop Drawings

Nameplates; G

Instructions; G

Wiring Diagrams; G

System Layout; G

Notification Appliances; G

Initiating devices; G

Amplifiers; G

Battery Power; G

Voltage Drop Calculations; G

SD-03 Product Data

Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU); G

Local Operating Console (LOC); G

Amplifiers; G

Tone Generators; G

Digitalized voice generators; G

LCD Annunciator; G

Manual Stations; G

Smoke Detectors; G

Duct Smoke Detectors; G

Heat Detectors; G

Carbon monoxide detector; G

Addressable Interface Devices; G

Addressable Control Modules; G

Notification Appliances; G

Batteries; G

Battery Chargers; G

Supplemental Notification Appliance; G

Circuit Panels; G

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Auxiliary Power Supply Panels; G

Surge Protective Devices; G

Alarm Wiring; G

Back Boxes and Conduit; G

Ceiling Bridges for Ceiling-Mounted

Appliances; G

Terminal Cabinets; G

Automatic Fire Alarm Transmitters (including housing); G

Radio Transmitter and Interface Panels; G

Mass Notification Transceiver; G

Environmental Enclosures or Guards; G

Document Storage Cabinet; G

SD-06 Test Reports

Test Procedures; G

SD-07 Certificates

Verification of Compliant Installation; G

Request for Government Final Test; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions; G

Instruction of Government Employees; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

As-Built Drawings

Spare Parts

1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION

Fire alarm system/mass notification system, components requiring power, except for the FMCU(s) power supply, must operate on 24 volts DC unless noted otherwise in this section.

The interior fire alarm and mass notification system must be a complete, supervised, non-coded, addressable fire alarm and mass notification system conforming to NFPA 72, UL 864, and UL 2572. Systems meeting UL 2017 only are not acceptable. The system must be activated into the alarm mode by actuation of an alarm-initiating device. The system must remain in the alarm mode until the initiating device is reset and the control unit is

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 9 reset and restored to normal. The system may be placed in the alarm mode by local microphones, LOC, FMCU, or remotely from authorized locations/users. System shall provide “point reporting” to the Monaco

Industries D-21 front end without the use of interfacing relays.

Provide the system with an interconnected riser loop or network having

Class A supervision. Ensure that the return portion of the loop is remote from the supply portion of the loop. Ensure that a single impairment cannot adversely affect more than one-half of any one floor.

1.6.1 Alarm Initiating Devices and Notification Appliances (Visual, Voice, Textual)

a. Connect alarm initiating devices to initiating device circuits (IDC)

Class "A", or to signaling line circuits (SLC) Class "A" and installed in accordance with NFPA 72.

b. Connect notification appliances to notification appliance circuits

(NAC) Class "A.

1.6.2 Functions and Operating Features

The system must provide the following functions and operating features:

a. Power, annunciation, supervision, and control for the system.

Addressable systems must be microcomputer (microprocessor or microcontroller) based with a minimum word size of eight bits with sufficient memory to perform as specified.

b. Visual alarm notification appliances must be synchronized as required by NFPA 72.

c. Electrical supervision of the primary power (AC) supply, presence of the battery, battery voltage, and placement of system modules within the control unit.

d. An audible and visual trouble signal to activate upon a single break or open condition, or ground fault. The trouble signal must also operate upon loss of primary power (AC) supply, absence of a battery supply, low battery voltage, or removal of alarm or supervisory control unit modules. After the system returns to normal operating conditions, the trouble signal must again sound until the trouble is acknowledged. A smoke detector in the process of being verified for the actual presence of smoke must not initiate a trouble condition.

e. A trouble signal silence feature that must silence the audible trouble signal, without affecting the visual indicator.

f. Program capability via switches in a locked portion of the FMCU to bypass the automatic notification appliance circuits, fire reporting system, air handler shutdown, and smoke control operation features.

Operation of this programmed action must indicate on the FMCU display as a supervisory or trouble condition. Notification appliance bypass must be selectable by floor.

g. Alarm functions must override trouble or supervisory functions.

Supervisory functions must override trouble functions.

h. The system must be capable of being programmed from the control unit keyboard. Programmed information must be stored in non-volatile

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i. The system must be capable of operating, supervising, and/or monitoring non-addressable alarm and supervisory devices.

j. There must be no limit, other than maximum system capacity, as to the number of addressable devices that may be in alarm simultaneously.

k. Where the fire alarm/mass notification system is responsible for initiating an action in another emergency control device or system, such as HVAC or smoke control, the addressable fire alarm relay must be located in the vicinity of the emergency control device.

l. An alarm signal must automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Transmission of an alarm signal and point data to the Monaco D-21 Central receiving station at the JBC Naval Weapons Station Base

Defense Operations Center (BDOC) in building 1978.

(2) Visual indication of the device operated on the FMCU, and on the graphic and remote annunciator. Indication on the graphic annunciator must be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

(3) Actuation of alarm notification appliances.

(4) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the

FMCU.

m. A supervisory signal must automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Visual indication of the device operated on the FMCU, graphic and remote annunciator. Indication on the graphic annunciator must be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

(3) Transmission of a supervisory signal and point data to the Monaco D-21 Central receiving station at the JBC Naval Weapons

Station Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) in building 1978.

(4) Operation of a duct smoke detector must shut down the appropriate air handler in accordance with NFPA 90A in addition to other requirements of this paragraph and as allowed by NFPA 72.

(5) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the

n. A trouble condition must automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Visual indication of the device operated on the FMCU, annunciator must be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

(2) Transmission of a trouble signal and point data to the Monaco D-21 Central receiving station at the JBC Naval

Weapons Station Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) in building 1978.

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(3) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the

o. Activation of a carbon monoxide alarm initiating device must automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Visual indication of the device operated on the FMCU,LCD, annunciator must be by floor and room number, device address, and device type.

(2) Transmission of a carbon monoxide alarm signal to the Monaco D-21 Central receiving station at the JBC Naval

Weapons Station Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) in building 1978.

(3) Activation of all strobes and the audible carbon monoxide message throughout the building.

(4) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the

p. System control equipment must be programmed to provide a 60-minute to

180-minute delay in transmission of trouble signals resulting from primary power failure.

q. Activation of a LOC pushbutton must activate the audible and visual alarms in the facility. The audible message must be the one associated with the pushbutton activated.

1.7 TECHNICAL DATA AND SITE-SPECIFIC SOFTWARE

Technical data and site-specific software (meaning technical data that relates to computer software) that are specifically identified in this project, and may be required in other specifications, must be delivered, strictly in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES. The fire alarm system manufacturer must submit written confirmation of this contract provision as "Fire Alarm System Site-Specific Software Acknowledgement". Identify data delivered by reference to the specification paragraph against which it is furnished. Data to be submitted must include complete system, equipment, and software descriptions. Descriptions must show how the equipment will operate as a system to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The site-specific software data package must also include the following:

a. Items identified in NFPA 72, titled "Site-Specific Software".

b. Identification of programmable portions of the system equipment and capabilities.

c. Description of system revision and expansion capabilities and methods of implementation detailing both equipment and software requirements.

d. Provision of operational software data on all modes of programmable portions for fire alarm and mass notification.

e. Description of Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit equipment operation.

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f. Description of auxiliary and remote equipment operations.

g. Library of application software.

h. Operation and maintenance manuals.

1.8 ELEVATOR RECALL - NOT USED

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.9.1 Submittal Documents

1.9.1.1 Preconstruction Submittals

Within 36 days of contract award but not less than 14 days prior to commencing any work on site, the Contractor must submit the following for review and approval. SD-01 shall be submitted and approved prior to SD-02, and SD-03 submittals. Submittals of SD-02, and SD-03 prior to SD-01 review and approval shall be disapproved without review. All resultant delays must be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9.1.2 Shop Drawings

Shop drawings must not be smaller than the Contract Drawings.

Drawings must comply with the requirements of NFPA 72 and NFPA 170.

Minimum scale for floor plans must be 1/8"=1'.

1.9.1.3 Nameplates

Nameplate illustrations and data to obtain approval by the Contracting

Officer before installation.

1.9.1.4 Wiring Diagrams

Four (4) copies of point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for electrical field connections in the system, including interconnections between the equipment or systems that are supervised or controlled by the system. Diagrams must show connections from field devices to the FMCU and remote FMCU, initiating circuits, switches, relays and terminals, including pathway diagrams between the control unit and shared communications equipment within the protected premises. Point-to-point wiring diagrams must be job specific and must not indicate connections or circuits not being utilized. Provide complete riser diagrams indicating the wiring sequence of all devices and their connections to the control equipment. Include a color-code schedule for the wiring.

1.9.1.5 System Layout

Four (4) copies of plan view drawing showing device locations, terminal cabinet locations, junction boxes, other related equipment, conduit routing, conduit sizes, wire counts, conduit fill calculations, wire color-coding, circuit identification in each conduit, and circuit layouts for all floors. Indicate candela rating of each visual notification appliance. Indicate the wattage of each speaker. Indicate the addresses of all devices, modules, relays, and similar. Show/identify all acoustically similar spaces. Indicate if the environment for the FMCU is within its environmental listing (e.g. temperature/humidity).

Provide a complete description of the system operation in matrix format

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NFPA 72.

1.9.1.6 Notification Appliances

Calculations and supporting data on each circuit to indicate that there is at least 25 percent spare capacity for notification appliances. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

1.9.1.7 Initiating Devices

Calculations and supporting data on each circuit to indicate that there is at least twenty-five (25%) percent spare capacity for initiating devices.

Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

1.9.1.8 Amplifiers

Calculations and supporting data to indicate that amplifiers have sufficient capacity to simultaneously drive all notification speakers at tapped settings plus twenty-five (25) percent spare capacity. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

1.9.1.9 Battery Power

Calculations and supporting data as required in paragraph Battery Power

Calculations for alarm, alert, and supervisory power requirements.

Calculations including ampere-hour requirements for each system component and each control unit component, and the battery-recharging period, must be included on the drawings.

1.9.1.10 Voltage Drop Calculations

Voltage drop calculations for each notification circuit indicating that sufficient voltage is available for proper operation of the system and all components, at a minimum rated voltage of the system operating on batteries. Include the calculations on the system layout drawings.

1.9.1.11 Product Data

Four (4) copies of annotated descriptive data to show the specific model, type, and size of each item. Catalog cuts must also indicate the NRTL listing. The data must be highlighted to show model, size, and options that are intended for consideration. Data must be adequate to demonstrate compliance with all contract requirements. Product data for all equipment must be combined into a single submittal. Provide an equipment list identifying the type, quantity, make, and model number of each piece of equipment to be provided under this submittal. The equipment list must include the type, quantity, make and model of spare equipment. Types and quantities of equipment submitted must coincide with the types and quantities of equipment used in the battery calculations and those shown on the shop drawings.

1.9.1.13 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions

Four (4) copies of the Operation and Maintenance Instructions. The

O&M Instructions must be prepared in multiple volumes, with each volume indexed, and may be submitted as a Technical Data Package. Manuals must be approved prior to training. The Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification

System Operation and Maintenance Instructions must include the following:

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a. "Manufacturer Data Package five (5)" as specified in Section 01 78

23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

b. Operating manual outlining step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, and shutdown. The manual must include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and preliminary equipment list complete with description of equipment and their basic operating features.

c. Maintenance manual listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guide. The manuals must include conduit layout, equipment layout and simplified wiring, and control diagrams of the system as installed.

d. Complete procedures for system revision and expansion, detailing both equipment and software requirements.

e. Software submitted for this project on CD/DVD media and USB thumb drive.

f. Printouts of configuration settings for all devices.

g. Routine maintenance checklist. The routine maintenance checklist must be arranged in a columnar format. The first column must list all installed devices, the second column must state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required, the third column must state the frequency of the maintenance activity, and the fourth column provided for additional comments or reference. All data (devices, testing frequencies, and similar) must comply with UFC 3-601-02.

h. A final Equipment List must be submitted with the Operating and

Maintenance (O&M) manual.

1.9.1.14 As-Built Drawings

The drawings must show the system as installed, including deviations from both the project drawings and the approved shop drawings. These drawings must be submitted within two weeks after the final Government test of the system. At least one set of the as-built (marked-up) drawings must be provided 14 days prior to the final Government test to Joint Base

Charleston Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor at 843-963-5052(Office Phone).

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1.9.2 Qualifications

1.9.2.1 Fire Alarm System Designer

The fire alarm system designer must be certified as a Level four (4)

(minimum) Technician by National Institute for Certification in

Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Fire Alarm Systems subfield of

Fire Protection Engineering Technology or meet the qualifications for a QFPE.

1.9.2.2 Supervisor

A NICET Level III or IV fire alarm technician must supervise the installation of the fire alarm/mass notification system. The fire alarm technicians supervising the installation of equipment must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, programming and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings. The supervisor must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.9.2.3 Technician

NICET Level II Fire alarm technicians with a minimum of four years of experience must be utilized to install and terminate fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and control units. The fire alarm technicians installing the equipment must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings. The technician must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.9.2.4 Installer

NICET Level I Fire alarm installer with a minimum of two years of experience utilized to assist in the installation of fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and control units. NICET Level II technician to assist in the installation of fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and control units. A licensed electrician shall install wire, cable, conduit and back boxes for the fire alarm system/mass notification system. The fire alarm installer must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.9.2.5 Test Technician

Fire alarm technicians with a minimum of eight years of experience and

NICET Level III or IV utilized in testing and certification of the installation of the fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and control units. The fire alarm technicians testing the equipment must be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment installed as part of this project.

1.9.2.6 Manufacturer

Components must be of current design and must 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 specified herein.

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1.9.3 Regulatory Requirements

Equipment and material must be listed or approved. Listed or approved, as used in this Section, means listed, labeled or approved by a Nationally

Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) such as UL Fire Protection Equipment

Directory or Factory Mutual Approval Guide. The omission of these terms under the description of any item of equipment described must not be construed as waiving this requirement. All listings or approvals by testing laboratories must be from an existing ANSI or UL published standard. The recommended practices stated in the manufacturer's literature or documentation must be considered as mandatory requirements.

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Protect equipment delivered and placed in storage away from the weather, humidity, and temperature variation, dirt and dust, and other contaminants.

1.11 MAINTENANCE

1.11.1 Spare Parts

Furnish the following spare parts in the manufacturers original unopened containers at least 14 days prior to the scheduling of the final fire alarm test with receipt from the JBC Fire Alarm Shop Supervisor at 843-

963-5052:

a. Five (5) complete sets of system keys(C415A).

b. Two (2) of each type of fuse required by the system.

c. One (1) manual stations.

d. Two (2) of each type of detector installed.

e. Two (2) of each type of detector base and head installed.

f. One smoke detector manufacturer's test screen, card or magnet for each ten beam smoke detectors, or fraction thereof, installed in the system.

g. Two (2) of each type of audible and visual alarm device installed.

h. One (1) textual visual notification appliance.

i. Two (2) of each type of addressable monitor module installed.

j. Two (2) of each type of addressable control module installed.

k. Two (2) low voltage and one (1)120 VAC surge protective device.

l. Two (2) Special Tools of each kind if required for installation of any component or software.

1.11.2 Special Tools

Software, connecting cables and proprietary equipment, necessary for the maintenance, testing, and reprogramming of the equipment must be furnished to the Contracting Officer, prior to the instruction of Government employees.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENT

All fire alarm and mass notification equipment must be listed for use under the applicable reference standards. Interfacing of UL 864 or similar approved industry listing with Mass Notification equipment listed to UL 2572 must be done in a laboratory listed configuration, if the software programming features cannot provide a listed interface control.

2.2 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 Standard Products

Provide materials, equipment, and devices that have been tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and listed for fire protection service when so required by NFPA 72 or this specification. Select material from one manufacturer, where possible, and not a combination of manufacturers, for any particular classification of materials. Material and equipment must be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least two 2 (two) years prior to bid opening.

2.2.2 Nameplates

Major components of equipment must have the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, model or serial number, catalog number, date of installation, installing Contractor's name and address, and the contract number provided on a new name plate permanently affixed to the item or equipment. Major components include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. FMCU

Nameplates must be etched metal or plastic, permanently attached by screws or pop rivets to control units or adjacent walls.

2.2.3 Keys

Keys and locks for equipment, control units and devices must be identical. Master all keys and locks to a single key as required by the

Installation Fire Department. Keys must be C415A.

2.2.4 Instructions

Provide a typeset printed or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a

Lexan plastic or glass cover in a stainless steel or aluminum frame.

Install the frame in a conspicuous location observable from the FMCU. The card must show those steps to be taken by an operator when a signal is received as well as the functional operation of the system under all conditions, normal, alarm, supervisory, and trouble. The instructions must also include procedures for operating live voice microphones. The instructions and their mounting location must be approved by the

Contracting Officer before being posted.

2.3 FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL UNIT

Provide a complete fire alarm and mass notification control unit (FMCU) fully enclosed in a lockable steel cabinet as specified herein.

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Operations required for testing or for normal care, maintenance, and use of the system must be performed from the front of the enclosure. If more than a single unit is required at a location to form a complete control unit, the unit cabinets must match exactly. If more than a single unit is required, and is located in the lobby/entrance, notify the Contracting Officer's Designated Representative (COR), prior to installing the equipment. The system must be capable of defining any module as an alarm module and report alarm trouble, loss of polling, or as a supervisory module, and reporting supervisory short, supervisory open or loss of polling such as water flow switches, valve supervisory switches, fire pump monitoring, independent smoke detection systems, relays for output function actuation.

a. Each control unit must provide power, supervision, control, and logic for the entire system, utilizing solid state, modular components, internally mounted and arranged for easy access. Each control unit must be suitable for operation on a 120 volt, 60 hertz, normal building power supply. Provide each control unit with supervisory functions for power failure, internal component placement, and operation.

b. Visual indication of alarm, supervisory, or trouble initiation on the

FMCU must be by liquid crystal display or similar means with a minimum of 80 characters. The mass notification control unit must have the capability of temporarily deactivate the fire alarm audible notification appliances while delivering voice messages.

c. Provide secure operator console for initiating recorded messages, strobes and displays; and for delivering live voice messages. Provide capacity for at least eight prerecorded messages. Provide the ability to automatically repeat prerecorded messages. Provide a secure microphone for delivering live messages. Provide adequate discrete outputs to temporarily deactivate fire alarm audible notification, initiate/synchronize strobes and initiate textual visual notification appliances. Provide a complete set of self-diagnostics for controller and appliance network. Provide local diagnostic information display and local diagnostic information and system event log file.

d. After a device has returned to normal, the device will send a restoration signal to the FACP. The FACP includes a keyboard that allows an operator to key-in commands, re-set, and query the system regarding maintenance, history, or any other system function. When the MNS system is activated, the MNS FSK transceiver, supervised by a

RS-422 serial port connection, transmits not less than four (4) unique signals. A minimum of 40 English characters are provided in a two line LCD array, to display messages including: “ALARM SILENCE,”

“RESET,” “TROUBLE SILENCE” and “TRANSMITTER RESET.” When the cabinet door is closed all indicators and switches within the cabinet are covered.

e. The FACP shall have the capacity to store, in non-volatile, downloadable memory, time and date information for a minimum of 500 events.

f. The FACP shall be capable of transmitting a minimum of 48 individual

“points” and addressable signals from IDCs, SLCs, alarms, and supervisory devices to the D-21. The number of points to be transmitted and their identity will be coordinated with the JB CHS

Fire Alarm Shop. FACP signals to the D-21 include the facility number, device name, status, type, and location. Each MNS and FAS transceiver prioritizes signals to the FACP, with highest priority given to

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 19 alarms. The FACP transmits all alarms, troubles, and status changes at programmed intervals until the D-21 acknowledges receipt of the message. Power supply filtering will be provided in order to prevent nuisance message transmissions from transient or steady state electrical disturbances.

g. FACP messages will be in English and will include:

a. “Fire Drill Test” The FACP has a trouble buzzer to allow performing a “Fire Drill” test. Operation of the “Fire Drill

Test” switch will not result in a signal to the D-21 or shutdown air handling units (AHUs). The “Fire Drill Test” switch controls NAC modules and activates all circuits.

b. “Tamper” Upon tamper device activation, the FACP will send a

“Tamper” message to the D-21, providing the location and identity of the tamper switch.

c. “Trouble” Trouble messages are automatically transmitted by the FACP to the D-21 whenever a trouble signal is received.

d. “Battery Fault” If the battery voltage falls below 85 percent of its rated voltage, the battery is disconnected from the transceiver. If the battery charger voltage is high or low, a

“Battery Fault” message is automatically reported to the FACP.

If the battery is recharged, replaced, or reconnected, the

FACP transmits a message to the D-21, indicating restoration of the battery to normal.

e. “Circuit Trouble” If a supervised circuit or device detects an open, short or ground fault condition, the FACP initiates a

“circuit trouble” signal to the D-21. The “circuit trouble” message includes the identity of the device or circuit and the specific location of the trouble.

f. “Trouble Silencing Switch” A trouble silencing switch will silence the trouble buzzer but will not extinguish the trouble

LED or remove the trouble condition. The LCD display will show the trouble condition. If the trouble condition is corrected, the system will automatically return to normal.

g. “Test” The D-21 monitors “Test” messages. The FACP response to a “test” message includes reporting its current status, identification and listing all abnormal conditions. Each transceiver responds to automatic, continuous and scheduled polls, as well as manually activated system polls or individual transceiver polls. Automatic testing will be scheduled to occur at least once each 24 hours, at intervals of from one to 24 hours and selectable in one hour increments, with the occurrence time(s) established by the user.

h. “AC Fail” If the AC power source fails for 60 seconds, the

“AC Fail” message will be displayed, along with the MNS and

FAS transceiver identity codes.

i. “Smoke Alert” The FACP sends high and low maintenance alerts, pre-alarm signals, program sensitivity adjustment and alarm verification capability alerts. The FACP must have the capacity to support both ionization and photoelectric type smoke sensors.

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j. Every addressable device or component reports as a “point” to the FACP. The FACP continuously transmits, in real time, the status and specific location of each device or “point” to the

D-21. The FACP has a capacity of sixteen (16) addressable

Signal Line Circuits (SLCs), expandable by the addition of plug-in circuit cards into existing ports and includes two (2) programmable on-board relays as well as software to support at least two (2) SLCs. Each plug-in card supports up to 99 addressable smoke or heat devices and 99 addressable monitor or control modules. In addition, the FACP provides ports for four Class “B”, two (2) Class “A” conventional Initiating

Device Circuits (IDCs) and four (4) NACs. The FACP will have a database capable of handling an additional 144 points, along with current installed points, without modification of hardware or software

2.3.1 Cabinet

Install control unit components in cabinets large enough to accommodate all components and also to allow ample gutter space for interconnection of control units as well as field wiring. The cabinet must be a sturdy steel housing, complete with back box, hinged steel door with cylinder lock, and surface mounting provisions. The enclosure must be identified by an engraved phenolic resin nameplate. Lettering on the nameplate must say

"Fire Alarm and Mass Notification control unit" and must not be less than

1-inch high. Provide prominent rigid plastic or metal identification plates for lamps, circuits, meters, fuses, and switches.

a. Location FACP/MNS control cabinets will be place in the same room as the existing FACP for each building.

2.3.2 Silencing Switches

2.3.2.1 Alarm Silencing Switch

Provide an alarm silencing switch at the FMCU that must silence the audible and visual notification appliances. Subsequent activation of initiating devices must cause the notification appliances to re-activate.

2.3.2.2 Supervisory/Trouble Silencing Switch

Provide supervisory and trouble silencing switch(es) that must silence the audible trouble and supervisory signal(s), but not extinguish the visual indicator. This switch must be overridden upon activation of a subsequent supervisory or trouble condition. Audible trouble indication must resound automatically every 24 hours after the silencing feature has been operated if the supervisory or trouble condition still exists.

2.3.3 Non-Interfering

Power and supervise each circuit such that a signal from one device does not prevent the receipt of signals from any other device. Initiating devices must be manually reset by switch from the FMCU after the initiating device or devices have been restored to normal.

2.3.4 Audible Notification System

The Audible Notification System must comply with the requirements of

NFPA 72 for Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications System requirements, except as specified herein. The system must be a one-way, multi-channel voice notification system incorporating user select-ability of a minimum

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 21 eight distinct sounds for tone signaling, and the incorporation of a voice module for delivery of recorded messages. Audible appliances must produce a three-pulse temporal pattern for three cycles followed by a voice message that is repeated until the control unit is reset or silenced. For carbon monoxide detector activation, audible appliances must produce a four-pulse temporal pattern for three cycles followed by a voice message that is repeated until the control unit is reset or silenced. Automatic messages must be broadcast through speakers throughout the building/facility. A live voice message must override the automatic audible output through use of a microphone input at the control unit or the LOC.

a. When using the microphone, live messages must be broadcast throughout a selected floor or floors or all call. The system must be capable of operating all speakers at the same time. The cabinet must be accessible without the use of a key. The location of the microphone(s) must be approved by the Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE).

b. The microprocessor must actively interrogate circuitry, field wiring, and digital coding necessary for the immediate and accurate rebroadcasting of the stored voice data into the appropriate amplifier input. Loss of operating power, supervisory power, or any other malfunction that could render the digitalized voice module inoperative must automatically cause the three-pulse temporal pattern to take over all functions assigned to the failed unit in the event an alarm is activated.

2.3.4.1 Outputs and Operational Modules

All outputs and operational modules must be fully supervised with on-board diagnostics and trouble reporting circuits. Provide form "C" contacts for system alarm and trouble conditions. Provide circuits for operation of auxiliary appliance during trouble conditions. During a Mass Notification event, the control unit must not generate nor cause any trouble alarms to be generated with the Fire Alarm system.

2.3.4.2 Mass Notification

a. The system must have the capability of utilizing an LOC with redundant controls of the FMCU. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) must be provided for the activation of strobe appliances. Audio output must be selectable for line level. A hand-held microphone must be provided and, upon activation, must take priority over any tone signal, recorded message or PA microphone operation in progress, while maintaining the strobe NAC circuit activation. The MNS panel shall be

UL listed to work with the FACP.

b. The Mass Notification functions must override the manual or automatic fire alarm notification. Other fire alarm functions including transmission of a signal(s) to the fire department must remain operational. When a mass notification announcement is disengaged and a fire alarm condition still exists, the audible and visual notification appliances must resume activation for alarm conditions. The fire alarm message must be of lower priority that all other messages (except any

"test" messages") and must not override any other messages.

c. Messages must be recorded professionally utilizing standard industry methods, in a professional male voice in the English spoken language.

Message and tone volumes must be at the same decibel level, Messages recorded from the system microphone must not be accepted. A 1000 Hz tone (as required by NFPA 72) must precede messages and be similar to

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 22 the following unless Installation or Facility specific messages are required:

1. Message #1--“FIRE EMERGENCY” “May I have your attention please?