PWS Attachment 1. Travis vs McConnell Fire System.pdf

This document is a comparative technical analysis of fire alarm detection and testing (FDAT) systems between Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort (MAFB).

The primary issue identified is that MAFB is equipped with four bypass "Hot Keys" for fire notification, sprinkler system, HVAC shutdown, and Monaco signal functions that are not present at TAFB. The document includes photographs and technical drawings comparing the installation configurations at both facilities. A key structural difference is that at MAFB, the Fire Monitor Module (FMM) is housed inside the Fire Monitor Relay (FMR), whereas at TAFB, the FMM is separated from the FMR at the top and bottom, with wires dropped down for connectivity. The EAPUT (Engineering Analysis and Proof of Utility Test) installation shows pre-installed FMM and FRM components with schematic drawings indicating relay control module configurations, terminal boxes, and wiring specifications. The FDAT drawing illustrates relay control modules with numbered connections and terminal specifications. These technical differences suggest potential compatibility or operational capability gaps between the two Air Force facilities' fire alarm systems that may require standardization or system upgrades.