FirePrev_DG_WAFB_10_Mar_16.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE

Chief, Fire Emergency Services

WHITEMAN FIRE EMERGENCY SERVICES DESIGN

GUIDE

10 March 2016

Fire Protection Management

FIRE PREVENTION/MASS NOTIFICATION PROGRAM

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

OPR: 509 CES/CEFP Certified by: Jerry G. Blaisdell, Chief Fire Emergency Services

Supersedes Fire Prevention/Protection Program, 15 February 2013 Pages: 23

This instruction establishes the fire prevention/protection design and build requirements program at Whiteman AFB and implements AFI 32-2001, Fire Protection Program, the National Fire Protection Association Standards and the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Engineering Technical Letters (ETL), Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) pertaining to building requirements. It applies to all new construction and facility upgrades, Assigned, or Attached to WAFB. The geographic area of responsibility includes all buildings and adjacent open areas assigned to the organization or individual. This instruction is intended to enhance and support commanders in enforcing their own fire protection programs. Overall management and control of the WAFB Fire Prevention Program is the responsibility of the installation commander.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: This instruction revises policies, procedures and standards established in WAFB FD Design Specifications for Construction of fire detection and suppression systems, 15 February 2013.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Philosophy

1.3 Scope

1.4 Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Orientation/Pre-design Meeting

2 References

3 Definition – Maintenance Docks and Specialty Hangers

4 Submittal Requirements

4.1 Fire Department Review and Approval

4.2 Projects for Aircraft Hangars and Speciality Facilities

4.3 Design Analysis

4.4 Hydraulic Demand and Water Supply

4.5 Civil Engineering Plans

4.6 Fire Protection Site Plan

4.8 Life Safety and Building Code Plan

4.9 Mechanical Plans

4.10 Fire Protection Plans – General Requirements

4.11 Sprinkler Systems

4.12 Sprinkler System Shop Drawings

4.13 AFFF and High Expansion Foam System

4.14 Electrical

4.15 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

4.16 As-Built Drawings

5 HVAC and Plumbing

6 Fire Suppression Design Water Supply for Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

6.1 Hydraulic Calculations for Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

6.2 Pipe for Sprinkler Systems

6.3 Backflow Preventer

6.4 General Requirements for Sprinkler Systems

6.5 Plans and Calculations

6.6 Wet Pipe

6.7 Dry Pipe

6.8 Pre-Action/Deluge Sprinkler Systems

6.9 Plastic Sprinkler Pipe

6.10 AFFF and High Expansion Foam Systems

6.11 Standpipes

6.12 Inspector Test Valve

6.13 Wet Chemical

6.14 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

6.15 Domestic/ Fire Protection Supply Lines (Water Mains)…………………………….13

7 Fire Alarm/Detection and Mass Notification Systems

7.1 General

7.2 Plans and Calculations

7.3 Combining Mass Notification and Fire Alarm Systems

7.4 Public Address Systems

7.5 Monaco Communication Network

7.6 Wiring and Conduit

7.7 Smoke Detectors

7.8 Tamper Switches

7.9 Carbon Monoxide Detectors

7.10 Signaling Devices

7.11 Annunciator

7.12 Panels Used for the Release of Fire Suppression Systems

7.13 Environmentally Conditioned Space for Panels

7.14 Initiating Devices

7.15 Software Programming

7.16 Command Center Software

7.17 Portable Fire Extinguishers

8 Air Separation Devices (Dust Collectors)

9 Knox Box

10 Fire Department Vehicle Access

11 Training

12 Warranty

13 Acceptance Testing Procedures for Fire Detection Systems

13.1 Acceptance Testing

13.2 Trouble Signal Test

13.3 Manual Pull Station

13.4 Smoke and Heat Detectors

13.5 Duct Detectors

13.6 Projected Beam Type Detectors

13.7 Air Sampling Detectors

13.8 Ultraviolet/Infrared Detectors

13.9 Water Flow Devices

13.10 Specialized Systems

13.11 Audible and Visual Devices

13.12 Air handling, exhaust fan, and heat ventilation units

13.13 Additional Requirements

14 New and Existing Fire Hydrants

15 General Aircraft Hangar Requirements

16 Requirements for Optical Flame Detectors in B-2 Maintenance Docks (1 through 14), B-2 Hangar 1, 9 and 27, and B-2 LO RES hangar facility

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to describe fire protection requirements, which include life safety, fire alarm and detection, mass notification, and suppression systems, that are specific to Whiteman AFB, MO. It was developed to standardize the design and construction of fire detection and alarm, and fire suppression systems at facilities throughout the 509th Bomb Wing and associated units.

1.2 Philosophy

Provide a means of reliable signal initiation, transmission, notification, annunciation, and fire suppression with a maximum degree of safety to life and property. These systems must require a minimum amount of maintenance and supervision. To this end, wet pipe sprinkler systems are the preferred means of protection for most applications. Complex suppression systems, such as pre-action and deluge systems, should be utilized only when absolutely necessary. Providing detectors in locations that are not required increases the already high maintenance cost of alarm systems, and strains the maintenance program for critical detection systems.

1.3 Scope

This document shall be applicable to all having responsibility for the design, specification, purchase, installation, modification, or construction of fire alarm and detection, mass notification, and/or fire suppression control systems, life safety code, and other fire protection features.

1.4 Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Orientation/Pre-design Meeting

The A/E orientation and/or pre-design meeting are crucial to any part of a project to ensure a full understanding of fire protection goals and expectations. The A/E’s or government Fire Protection Engineer shall be an integral part of the design team, and shall be involved in every aspect of the design as it relates to fire protection, in accordance with UFC 3-600-01. During orientation/pre-design, the project scope should be determined and a design strategy established.

Expectations unique to the facility will be conveyed by the Fire Emergency Services Flight.

2 References

All new components and systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the documents listed below, whether or not referenced elsewhere.

EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual

National Fire Protection Association Standards

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Engineering Technical Letter (including the following) ETL 98-8: Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – Existing Aircraft Facilities ETL 01-18: Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – Electronic Equipment Installations ETL 02-15: Fire Protection Engineering Criteria - New Aircraft Facilities

Unified Facilities Criteria (including the following)

UFC 1-200-01, General Building Requirements UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities UFC 4-010-01, DOD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings UFC 4-021-01, Mass Notification Systems

3 Definition – Maintenance Docks and Specialty Hangers

Special structures or portions of a structure associated with B-2 Docks and specialty hangers, include support equipment, fueling and other hazardous chemicals associated with supporting, powering, controlling a payload systems, or components. In general, aircraft processing facilities support the storage, build-up, assembly, pre-launch processing, fueling, de-fueling, maintenance, test and operation, calibration, or other such processes involving aircraft payloads. These facilities shall have automatic, manual, or other protection as appropriate for the particular hazard, designed to minimize danger to occupants in case of fire, or other emergencies before they have time to utilize the means of egress.

4 Submittal Requirements

This section identifies fire protection and mass notification expectations for detail and quality of design submittals. While the extent of the detail provided in submittal documents may depend upon the stage of the design, the following information with respect to design criteria and preferences are required.

4.1 Fire Department Review and Approval

The fire department shall review all projects at each submittal phase, including pre-construction, 35%, 65%, 95%, and final phase. Designs at the 100% and final submittal phase shall require fire department approval.

4.2 Projects for Aircraft Hangars and Specialty Facilities

Design submittals involving aircraft hangars shall be reviewed by AFCEC at each submittal.

Design submittals involving PL-1 facilities may require additional review by facility specific organizations. These additional reviews may result in significant increase in schedule.

4.3 Design Analysis

A fire protection and mass notification design analysis is required for all designs and shall address the fire protection requirements of the project as required UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities.

The Air Force may have requirements that are more stringent: any special requirements must also be identified in the body of the design analysis and specifications.

4.4 Hydraulic Demand and Water Supply

The water flow demand for fire protection systems must be confirmed by current flow tests before the design analysis can be completed. Flow tests will be conducted by the AE assigned to the project.

When sprinkler systems are installed, the available water supply must be identified in the specifications and the design analysis.

4.5 Civil Engineering Plans

Identify exterior water distribution piping and sizes. Identify post indicator valves, fire department connections and hydrants.

4.6 Fire Protection Site Plan

Provide a site fire protection plan, identifying fire truck access routes, access to the building, and conflicts with force protection requirements, location of fire hydrants with respect to requirements in military criteria, separation distances between facilities and hazardous materials with respect to requirements.

4.8 Life Safety and Building Code Plan

Provide life safety and building code analysis plan for projects involving floor plan design or changes, per UFC 3-600-01. Show travel distance, common path of travel, dead end corridors, exits, exit capacity, fire barrier walls, occupant load, and classification of occupancy. Provide details for each fire rated wall, partition, floor and roof deck assembly as outlined in NFPA 220.

Provide the code analysis description.

4.9 Mechanical Plans

Identify the location of fire and smoke dampers on mechanical HVAC plans. Provide fire damper details for wall and floor penetrations. Identify location of duct smoke detectors in AHU elevation/detail and in control schematics.

4.10 Fire Protection Plans – General Requirements

Fire protection design requirements shall be summarized and submitted separate from other disciplines. Identify all aspects of each fire protection system on these sheets; i.e. rated partitions, sprinkler systems, fire alarm and mass notification systems, life safety, associated details and riser diagrams. Include the following information in electrical, mechanical, or plumbing sheets if fire protection sheets are not provided.

4.11 Sprinkler Systems

Design drawings will show locations of sprinkler risers, water flow alarm, fire department connection with a Locking 30 degree 5” Storz, post indicator valve, and double check valve assembly back flow preventer. Show location of all isolation control valves. Design drawings shall not be required to show sprinkler branch lines or feed main piping, unless a specific routing is required, i.e. single feed to a computer room.

Allow the contractor to size the system based on their design. When fire pumps are required, show location of pump arrangements, jockey pump and associated controllers. If pumps are diesel powered, show location of the power plant, fuel tank, muffler, locations of exterior wall penetration for tank fill, vent and exhaust. Provide a complete layout of each pump room showing equipment and piping to scale.

4.12 Sprinkler System Shop Drawings

Shop drawings showing sprinkler branch lines shall be reviewed by the Fire Prevention Office and Fire Alarm Systems Team (FAST) prior to final approval on building projects. Indicate sizes of above and underground sprinkler piping.

4.13 AFFF and High Expansion Foam System

Provide a statement identifying the intended design of the extinguishing system. Identify the type of foam supply and proportioning system to be installed. Provide a statement on design goals and methodology for foam waste containment. Include calculations for the foam concentrate quantity. Provide a complete layout of pump rooms showing location of fire and foam pumps, foam storage tanks and all associated equipment drawn to scale. Provide a foam riser detail showing foam proportioning method, test line connection and all associated valves.

Show location of all risers, monitors, manual releases, optical flame detectors, other initiating devices, control panels, pumps, foam storage tanks and test connections. Provide detail for any foam monitors used. Identify the sequence of operations for foam release.

4.14 Electrical

The following information should be included on separate fire protection sheets:

Show the location of fire alarm control panel, radio transmitter, initiating and signaling devices (including duct smoke detectors), and pump controls on plans.

Show power connections for fire alarm control panel, radio transmitter, electromagnetic door holders, single station smoke detectors, and fire pump/jockey pump controls.

4.15 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications

These Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are guides. If conflicts or questions arise, contact the fire prevention office for clarification. Referencing the most current edition of applicable codes and standards, and design manuals, is mandatory. Ensure the most current editions of reference publications are identified.

4.16 As-Built Drawings

As-built drawings shall be submitted in printed form and on computer disk in the latest release of AutoCAD to the Contracting Officer.

Electrical as-built drawings shall include floor plans with conduit and junction box layout. Also indicate sizes, number and type/size of conductors and identification numbers associated with termination of internal or external wiring. All component layouts and connection diagrams including all field devices and interface circuits such as air handler shut downs and shunt trip circuits shall be provided. Power sources for all equipment shall be identified on as-built drawings.

5 HVAC and Plumbing

Ensure that floor drains are provided for fire pumps. Sprinkler drain lines will be sized to accommodate the anticipated flow and piped to drain outside . Ensure that plumbing pipe in air plenums are an acceptable material, meeting smoke development index and flame spread requirements per NFPA 90A. Verify that corridors are not used as part of the HVAC supply, return, and exhaust plenums. The space above the corridor ceiling is not considered part of the corridor.

6 Fire Suppression Design

Water Supply for Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

Current hydrant flow test results on available water supply must be incorporated prior to design release to ensure adequate water is available to support the specified design parameters. The elevation difference on the site between the test hydrant with the gauge and the building finished floor at grade must be considered.

If a facility is in need of additional water storage to meet requirements, then the storage tanks and piping will be insulated and protected from extreme cold weather.

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6.1 Hydraulic Calculations for Water Based Fire Suppression Systems

Hydraulic calculations shall be performed for all facilities requiring new, or modifications to, the sprinkler system as required by UFC 3-600-01. Refer to UFC 3-600-01, and FM Global Data Sheets as called out by UFC 3-600-01, for hazard classifications and design criteria determination.

This calculation shall also determine the minimum fire flow demand for the facility being designed, and will be verified by the AHJ.

6.2 Pipe for Sprinkler Systems

Schedule 40 steel pipe will be used for all new sprinkler systems. All existing systems, unless the existing system is galvanized, will be schedule 40 black steel pipe. All repairs to existing systems shall be type of pipe and schedule, unless not permitted by this document and criteria.

6.3 Backflow Preventer

Backflow prevention is required for all sprinkler systems. A twelve (12) PSI friction loss will be used for backflow sprinkler hydraulic calculations. Provide a double check valve assembly type backflow preventer. This shall be located in the facility at the sprinkler riser if room is available. Systems utilizing AFFF protection shall be provided with reduced pressure principal backflow prevention. Ensure that a floor drain is installed near the reduced pressure backflow preventer.

Ensure that the potable water system is protected by backflow preventers and design/spec is in compliance with AFI 32-1067, UFC 3-420-01, the International Plumbing Code, and MO 10

CSR 60-11

All backflow devices must be tested by a licensed test agent and passing results submitted to the 509 CES Plumbing Shop prior to being placed into services.

All fire flow test data gathered by the design contractor must be submitted to the 509 CES plumbing shop.

6.4 General Requirements for Sprinkler Systems

Fire water distribution systems shall be designed in accordance with the most current edition of UFC 3-600-01. Fire department vehicular access shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 1141.

Ensure that all equipment in the room serve the fire pump, unless permitted by NFPA 20.

The Fire Department Connection (FDC) will be extended from the mechanical room to the current ATFP stand-off distance, a FDC for stairwell standpipes will be extended to the same location with-in 4 ft of the hard surface and with-in 150 feet of a fire hydrant as determined by the AHJ. This connection will also be a Locking 30 degree 5” Storz connection with the FDC having concrete extending 2 feet around the Base of the FDC and PIV.

Provide concrete splash blocks at main drain and inspector test-connection discharge locations to facilitate runoff and prevent erosion.

Locate sprinkler piping isolation valves for areas such as elevator machine rooms and computer rooms at the main sprinkler riser. For multi-story buildings where individual floor isolation valves are provided, locate the inspector’s test connections at the most remote area of the systems instead of at floor control valve. Locate additional isolation valves and drains at each respective floor connection as required.

Identify thrust block, retaining rods and pipe sleeve on sprinkler riser detail.

6.5 Plans and Calculations

For new or modified systems, construction (shop) drawings and calculations must be prepared by an individual that has obtained National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Level III certification or Special Hazards Suppression Systems, Level IV certification, in accordance with the applicable NFPA code. A registered professional engineer licensed to practice fire protection engineering must stamp the shop drawings prior to submitting the fire extinguishing system shop drawings to the appropriate components designated Fire Protection Engineer, as required by UFC 3-600-01.

6.6 Wet Pipe

This type of protection should be the first choice for simple reliable property protection. Utilize conservative densities as given in UFC 3-600-01. Provide an alarm check valve in risers. Use new technology where appropriate. Use quick-response type sprinkler heads in all facilities with child-care, non-ambulatory patients, and where most beneficial. New or renovated facilities shall have additional flow switches installed on sprinkler branch lines to allow the facility to be zoned for quick identification of the affected area during a water flow event.

6.7 Dry Pipe

Monitor low air pressure on a per riser basis as a supervisory function with the building fire alarm system. “Shop air” and compressed gas cylinders are not an acceptable source of pressurized air; a stand-alone air source is required.

6.8 Pre-Action/Deluge Sprinkler Systems

Utilize these type systems only where absolutely necessary. Pre-action system shall activate through initiation of smoke or heat detector devices. Pre-action systems shall be provided with a dedicated releasing panel (listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL)), independent of the facilities main fire alarm control panel, that is listed with the pre-action valve solenoid. The releasing panel shall be located in an environmentally conditioned space. Locate the releasing panel either adjacent to the pre-action sprinkler risers, or the main fire alarm control panel. The facilities main fire alarm control panel shall supervise the releasing panel for common alarm and trouble conditions. Where more than four pre-action systems are controlled by one releasing panel and the releasing panel is physically separated from the facilities main fire alarm control panel, the main fire alarm control panel shall supervise each pre-action zone for alarm conditions in addition to a common releasing panel trouble condition. If the pre-action system initiating devices comprise 75% or more of the entire facility alarm initiating devices, a combined pre-action releasing/building fire alarm control panel may be used.

6.9 Plastic Sprinkler Pipe

Plastic sprinkler pipe shall be installed strictly in accordance with its listing.

6.10 AFFF and High Expansion Foam Systems

Comply with ETL 02-15, ETL 98-8, and UFC 4-211-01 (when released), as directed by the USAF AFCEC. Exception, hangars housing B-2 aircraft shall comply with dedicated sections below, which are based on the original B-2 criteria.

6.11 Standpipes

Provide standpipe systems where required. Only Class I type system shall be permitted. Class II or III standpipe systems are not permitted. Follow UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 14 for requirements on standpipe systems.

Wet standpipe systems will be provided with a means to conveniently drain the system into 55 gallon drums (i.e. drain connections terminating 5 ft. above finished floor with hose connections in locations accessible to fork lift trucks).

Designs that eliminate normally closed concentrate control valves are preferred.

Coordinate with Environmental Management Flight for retention and run off requirements.

Provide standpipes, per UFC 3-600-01, when portions of the buildings cannot be reached with hose streams extended from the outside.

Coordinate with fire department on hose and nozzles to determine required standpipe pressures.

6.12 Inspector Test Valve

Inspector test valve will be located at the furthest point away from the fire suppression riser.

Valve shall be accessible from the ground not exceeding 5 feet in height and a minimum of 4 ft.

Discharge will be discharged outside the facility.

6.13 Wet Chemical

These type systems are designed to protect flammable/combustible liquids, combustible solids, dip tanks, restaurant and commercial cooking hoods, ducts, and associated cooking appliance hazards such as deep-fat fryers. Systems shall be properly designed, installed, listed for their specific use. Systems shall also be designed to interface with other components (i.e. fire alarm system activation, shutdown of fuel and heat sources, extraction system shutdown, etc.) as required. Maintenance and testing shall be accomplished in accordance to applicable NFPA codes and manufacture recommendations. Wet chemical systems must conform to NFPA 17A, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems.

6.14 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

Clean agent fire extinguishing systems are suitable for protection of certain types of special occupancies, hazards, and facilities. Clean agent fire extinguishing systems are not a substitute for required automatic sprinkler systems.

Careful consideration must be given to compartment under/over-pressurization during the discharge of total flooding clean agent systems. Pressure relieving vents, located near the finished ceiling, may be necessary to regulate rapid pressure changes during discharge. Comply with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures relative to enclosure venting.

6.15 Domestic/ Fire Protection Supply lines (Water Mains)

When adding, modifying or repairing domestic/ fire protection supply lines (water Mains) Prime Construction Contractor shall have documented fire flows conducted upon completion of the work. Data will be provided to the fire prevention office and base plumbing shop.

7 Fire Alarm/Detection and Mass Notification Systems

7.1 General

Intelligent addressable signaling line circuits are required, except as noted otherwise in this document, for all new facilities, or existing facilities undergoing fire alarm renovation. The exception is aircraft hangars and munition facilities are permitted to have non-addressable heat detectors as where stated in this document.

The entire system shall be integrated with a single fire alarm control panel (FACP). Provide tamper switch for post indicator valves (PIV). Provide 2 foot x 2 foot concrete pad around PIV.

Recommended fire panel manufacturers that are acceptable to WAFB are Siemens, Simplex, Notifier, and Firelite.

Intelligent addressable fire alarm systems shall also be provided for large complexes, facilities utilizing or housing high dollar assets and those as required by the authority having jurisdiction.

Ensure power connections for pump controls comply with the most current editions of NFPA 20 & NFPA 70. Surge arrestors shall be provided for all fire alarm control panels.

Fire alarm zoning per wing/floor, typed by initiating device, manual stations, corridor smoke detectors, flow switches, fire pump supervision, etc. shall transmit by specific zones in complex or large facilities (i.e. zoning per floor level, zoning for different type detection/suppression systems, etc.).

Facilities with full coverage sprinkler system protection shall not contain additional smoke or heat detection unless required by special conditions.

7.2 Plans and Calculations

System working plans and calculations must be prepared and submitted for approval by a registered professional fire protection engineer or an individual that has obtained National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Fire Alarm Systems, Level III certification (minimum) in accordance with NFPA 72. Submit the fire alarm reporting system, fire alarm evacuation system, and automatic fire detection system construction (shop) drawings to the appropriate components designated Fire Protection Engineer.

7.3 Combining Mass Notification and Fire Alarm Systems

The mass notification system will communicate through the BT-XM building transceiver to the Monaco D-21. Comply with UFC 4-021-01 and UFC 3-600-01. Combine mass notification system with fire alarm system, using common speakers whenever possible.

All MSN panels/ LOC’s with the ability to disable the fire alarm panel will have the switches disabled.

7.4 Public Address Systems

Combining public address systems with mass notification and/or fire alarm systems is not recommended. Fire alarm mass notification speakers do not have volume control. Fire alarm mass notification zoning is limited compared to public address.

7.5 Monaco Communication Network

A Monaco BT-XM transceiver will be installed to communicate with the Monaco D-21 in building 34.

Any loss of communication from the BT-XM must report a communication failure by the Monaco D-21.

New or replacement transceivers shall have at least 60 fire zones reporting, unless there are less than 52 devices in the building. If there are less than 52 devices, then provide sufficient capacity such that each device is on a separate dedicated reporting zone.

For new or replacement transceivers with more than 16 devices, a double wide enclosure is required.

Provide four spare zones if feasible.

7.6 Wiring and Conduit

All wiring shall be class “A” or “X” circuits per NFPA 72, and installed in conduit per NFPA 70 (NEC). Circuits shall be installed such that the outgoing and return conductors, exiting from and returning to the control unit, respectively, are routed separately.

The main fire alarm control panel shall have a dedicated circuit breaker. Fire alarm control panel circuit breakers shall be labeled and properly identified by the color “red”.

All conduit, junction/back boxes, covers and couplings, when provided, are permitted to be painted to match the room finishing in finished areas. The inside cover of the junction box must be identified as “Fire Alarm” and the conduit must have painted red bands 3/4-in. (20 mm) wide at 20 ft. (6 m) intervals and on both sides of all floor, wall, and ceiling penetrations.

All conduit, junction/back boxes, covers and couplings, when provided, must be factory painted red in unfinished areas (e.g., above ceilings, mechanical rooms, etc.).

All wiring shall be color-coded. Bell System circuit: Red for positive, black for negative, blue for shielded cable. Initiating devices shall be: Blue for positive, white for negative, and red for shielded cable. All wire types and sizes shall be that as required by the system manufacturer.

Fire alarm circuit identification shall be accomplished in accordance with NFPA 70. Signaling line and speaker circuits shall utilize twisted shielded cable.

Signaling line and speaker circuits shall utilize twisted shielded cable.

7.7 Duct Detectors

Each duct smoke detector when activated shall initiate the general building alarm throughout the facility and notify the base fire department of an alarm condition unless the facility is used as a residence or housing. Whenever a duct smoke detector alarms, it shall shut down all air handlers in the facility.

Duct detection will not be used to replace open area detectors. Each duct smoke detector shall have a remote indicator/or test station located in an accessible space.

If the facility is used for residence or housing a supervisory signal shall be initiated at the FACP, and an alarm condition will be sent to the fire department via the transceiver using a dedicated zone.

7.8 Tamper Switches

Tamper switches are required on all valves, including all sprinkler system control valves, post indicator valves (PIV), and isolation valves on the backflow preventer. Tamper switches shall be supervised through the fire alarm control panel.

7.9 Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Install carbon monoxide detectors in facilities with fossil fuel burning appliances, in accordance with UFC 3-600-01.

Detectors shall be located in each room/space where the fossil fuel burning appliances(s) are located and in each HVAC zone served by a separate air handler in the building.

Where the HVAC system fans are continually operating, then one CO detector may be installed per HVAC zone. If HVAC systems are not continuously running, then install CO detectors using their listed spacing.

Activation of a carbon monoxide detection device shall initiate a voice notification message distinctly different from a fire alarm notification and transmit a unique signal/message to the Monaco D-21.

7.10 Signaling Devices

Audible devices shall be installed for indication and activation of initiating circuits. In some areas audible/visual devices shall be installed as required by ADA.

Visual unit candela output and frequency shall meet both NFPA and ADA requirements.

Verify intelligibility of speakers by measurement after installation, in accordance with UFC 4- 021-01.

7.11 Annunciator

Provide a graphic display annunciator per UFC 3-600-01, and as follows:

Locate the annunciator at the designated primary entrance unless directed otherwise by the contracting officer.

Provide remote annunciator with control functions the same as the main control panel. Control functions shall be accessible only by user code or secured behind a locked panel.

The graphic display shall include an architectural display of the building floor plan properly orientated to the building layout. Each floor shall have a separate display. The graphic display shall have LED lights for each device that illuminate, with red LED for device in alarm, and a separate yellow LED for trouble signals. The design of the graphic annunciator shall be reviewed and approved by the fire department in writing before it is manufactured.

7.12 Panels Used for the Release of Fire Suppression Systems

In new systems, and upgrade of existing systems, where pre-action and/or water deluge fire suppression systems are installed, the releasing panel will be listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

All pre-action systems shall be electrical/pneumatic-interlocked systems.

All initiating circuits shall be Class “A” or “X” circuits per NFPA 72, and directly connected to the releasing panel not dependent on the building fire alarm system.

Provide a separate releasing panel independent of the building fire alarm system panel to activate the system.

Electronic solenoids used for release of the suppression system must be listed with both the releasing panel and the suppression equipment.

7.13 Environmentally Conditioned Space for Panels

Locate the fire alarm mass notification control panel, and fire extinguishing system releasing panels, in a year-round environmentally conditioned space within the building that complies with the environmental conditions required in the panel approval or listing.

Coordinate with mechanical trades to ensure that the fire alarm control panel is in an environmentally conditioned space.

7.14 Initiating Devices

All initiating devices shall be intelligent addressable. Conventional initiating devices may be used only in conjunction with addressable interface modules, where applicable. All addressable initiating devices shall be listed for use with applicable control panels. In all hazardous locations intrinsically safe equipment and wiring installation is required by applicable codes i.e. NFPA 70, 72, etc.

7.15 Software Programming

Software, programming of addressable devices / fire alarm systems shall be accomplished in the field by a certified and authorized fire alarm manufacturer’s representative. Copies of system programs, both hard copy and disk, and any other equipment required to maintain the fire alarm system, including fire alarm programming manuals, codes, cables, software, hardware, and keys shall be turned over to the contracting officer and fire prevention agency prior to final acceptance test. If the manufacturer of the panel in question will not allow the base Fire Alarm System Team (FAST) to perform maintenance on their panel, then the manufacturer MUST train and certify FAST technicians to factory certified level standards in order to perform maintenance on the panels.

7.16 Command Center Software

In order to maintain standardized system configuration, and to prevent unauthorized/ unqualified individuals from disrupting critical software, programming shall be accomplished by a certified fire alarm programmer. AutoCAD Software shall include the latest version of the facility floor plans, to be installed as part of the graphic display portion of the FACC display.

The Prime Construction Contractor shall coordinate programming of command center software issues with the responsible fire representative.

7.17 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Provide portable fire extinguishers as required by UFC 3-600-01. Provide as a minimum, a UL rated 4A80BC: 10 LB type fire extinguishers, unless another type is required and approved by the installation. In finished spaces, provide recessed fire extinguisher cabinets with no locks.

8 Air Separation Devices (Dust Collectors)

Dust collectors must comply with appropriate NFPA standards. In most cases, a dust collector cannot be located indoors unless it has special fire protection features. These may include deflagration suppression systems, or deflagration relief venting. Virtually any dust can be explosive given the correct conditions.

9 Knox Box

Install a Knox box at the fire department entry for the facility. Knox boxes will be furnished by the government, and installed by the contractor.

10 Fire Department Vehicle Access

Access roads on the building site shall be designed to accommodate the weight and turning radius of the fire trucks at, or planned for, Whiteman AFB.

11 Training

It shall be specified in all contracts that adequate training shall be provided to personnel responsible for maintenance and repair of fire detection and fire suppression control systems.

The length of training, as determined by the complexity of the project, shall be included in the specifications. Training shall be conducted by a manufacture factory-direct representative at the on-site location of the installed system. Trainer must provide a factory authorized hard copy of certification. Training shall consist of hands-on operation of the system and associated equipment, including the use of applicable software programmer/tester, and command center equipment. A software programmer/tester for the fire alarm system shall be provided to the local authority having jurisdiction responsible for maintenance and repair prior to final acceptance of the system. The proper methods for programming, maintenance and troubleshooting all system components shall be covered as well as all pass codes and system logon information needed to down load and upload programming. If the manufacturer of the panel in question will not allow the base Fire Alarm System Team (FAST) to have access to these items, or to perform maintenance actions on their panel, then the manufacturer MUST train the FAST and certify FAST technicians to perform maintenance on the panels.

12 Warranty

It shall be specified in all contracts that all equipment and systems shall be warranted and guaranteed by the installer for a minimum period of one-year following final acceptance of that system. The warranty shall include all parts, labor, prompt field servicing, pick-up and delivery.

13 Acceptance Testing Procedures for Fire Detection Systems

13.1 Acceptance Testing

All fire detection and suppression systems shall be tested in accordance with applicable NFPA codes, manufacture requirements and UFC 3-600-1. Prior to starting operational testing of a fire alarm system, notify the Contracting Officer and Fire Prevention Office and Fire Alarm Team at least five days in advance for scheduling this event. A Fire Department representative must be present during all test phases and procedures. Use applicable NFPA and manufacturer’s checklists to accomplish testing of these systems. Verify that the fire alarm control panel is in normal supervisory condition at the beginning of the test. Upon full acceptance of testing on a fire detection/suppression systems, the installing contractor shall provide a written record of test completion verifying that NFPA and manufactures requirements have been met. Provide all documentation for testing, to include manufacture data and installed equipment sheets.

13.2 Trouble Signal Test

Test for proper operation of trouble signals by manually disconnecting conductors, testing each device separately and all initiating devices in each zone. Reset the appropriate control panel to its normal supervisory condition after each individual test. For every detector tested, verify that trouble signals properly activated both audibly and visually (that is, verify the following: control panel trouble light activates, fire department trouble signal activates, and evacuation horn/strobe lights remain deactivated). Reset the detector control panel to its normal supervisory condition after testing (see NFPA 72).

13.3 Manual Pull Station

Verify proper operation of each manual pull station. Upon activation of each pull station, verify that audible and visual fire alarms activate properly. Reset the fire alarm control panel to its normal supervisory condition after testing each device.

13.4 Smoke and Heat Detectors

Verify proper operation of each smoke detector (also above and below ceiling areas) in each zone, one at a time, by introducing test smoke (that is, a para-smoke test product as recommended by the detector manufacturer) immediately below each detector. Use proper testing techniques for the type detector being tested. Verify proper operation of each restorable heat detector by use heat gun or approved test method. Non-restorable heat detectors shall be tested mechanically or have their circuit activation tested electrically. Non-restorable heat detectors shall not be tested with a heat gun. After testing each smoke and heat detector, restore the control panel to its normal supervisory condition.

13.5 Duct Detectors

Verify proper operation of duct type smoke detector by releasing test smoke into the air stream or in accordance with NFPA codes and manufactures recommendations. Reset the detector control panel to its normal supervisory condition after the test.

13.6 Projected Beam Type Detectors

Verify proper operation of each projected beam type detector in each zone, one at a time, by introducing test smoke (that is, a para-smoke test product as recommended by the detector manufacturer) into the projected beam. Follow NFPA manufactures guidance on specific testing procedures.

13.7 Air Sampling Detectors

Verify proper operation of each air sampling initiating device for each zone, one device at a time, by introducing test smoke (that is, a para-smoke test product as recommended by the detector manufacturer) using distance parameters in accordance with NFPA codes or manufacture recommendations. Verify each activation level at the fire alarm control panel.

13.8 Ultraviolet/Infrared Detectors

Test these devices and their associated components in accordance with NFPA codes and manufacture recommendations for adequate sensitivity and area coverage. In certain cases, pan fire fuel test may be required.

13.9 Water Flow Devices

Test wet pipe systems using the inspector’s test connection. Dry pipe or pre-action systems may be tested using the alarm bypass test valve. Ensure system activation delay time frames are not exceeded. All water flow supply systems will be required tamper switches that transmit a supervisory signal to the FACC. Water flow circuits must meet NFPA 13 on signaling.

13.10 Specialized Systems

Suppression systems such as dry chemical, wet chemical, AFFF, or (High Expansion Foam) HEF shall be tested to test actuation components but not actually discharge agents with the exception of new HEF systems. These shall be tested in accordance with NFPA codes and manufactures recommendations with specific guidance from the Unified facilities criteria. For each initiating device verify that alarm signals properly activate all notification circuits and audible/visual devices.

13.11 Audible and Visual Devices

Verify that audible and visual alarm signals activate properly and also the following: control panel alarm light activates, fire horn/strobe activates, fire department alarm signal activates, and air conditioning unit shuts down.

13.12 Air handling, exhaust fan, and heat ventilation units.

All air handling, exhaust fan, and heat ventilation units installed within the facility will shut down or shunt trip on any alarm.

13.13 Additional Requirements

Proper operation of each initiating device shall accomplish the following: illuminate fire alarm control panel alarm lights; notify the fire department FACC fire alarm receiver; activate horn/strobe units; shuts down HVAC units; activate smoke extraction units and activate other associated devices such as door release mechanisms, etc. Reset the detector control panel to its normal supervisory condition after testing is complete. Verify all operational functions of fire alarm system between each device and the FACC receiver located at the FACC, Building 34.

Verify all operational functions of the graphics display panel at the facility and at the FACC.

Where applicable verify all bi-directional functions between the fire alarm control panel, FACC receiver, and each initiating device. All fire and trouble alarms shall be verified and reset from each fire alarm control panel. This document is not all-inclusive. Follow all NFPA codes and manufacture recommended testing procedures to ensure testing is fully accomplished and acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Contact the Fire Prevention Office for further guidance on requirements, testing and maintenance on fire detection and suppression systems.

14 New and Existing Fire Hydrants

All new fire hydrants will meet WAFB plumbing department specifications, additionally the 4 1/2” connection on the fire hydrant will have a Locking 5” straight Storz connector installed. All existing fire hydrants shall be retro fitted with a Locking 5” straight Storz connector as soon as possible.

15 General Aircraft Hangar Requirements

15.1 Comply with ETL 02-15 for new hangars, except comply with UFC 4-211-01 (draft or released) to the extent required by the USAF AFCEC. Exception, hangars for B-2 aircraft must follow original B-2 facility construction requirements. Use Model X3301 Multispectrum IR Flame Detectors manufactured by Det-tronics. Control and monitor optical flame detectors from an Eagle Quantum Premier Fire Detection/Releasing System manufactured by Det-Tronics.

15.2 Comply with ETL 98-8 for modification to existing hangars, except comply with UFC 4- 211-01 (draft or released) to the extent required by the USAF AFCEC. Exception, hangars for B-2 aircraft must follow original B-2 facility construction requirements.

15.3 Heat detectors on hangar ceiling shall be either thermistor wire type or Fenwall non-addressable spot type heat detectors rated for cold temperatures and meeting requirements in ETL 02-15, ETL 98-8, and UFC 4-211-01 (draft or released). When using Fenwall non-addressable spot type heat detectors with an addressable fire detection system, addressable monitoring modules can be located in the conditioned space to monitor a group of non-addressable detectors.

16 Requirements for Optical Flame Detectors in B-2 Maintenance Docks (1 through 14), B-2 Hangar 1, 9 and 27, and B-2 LO RES hangar facility

16.1 Maintenance docks, hangars, and the LO RES shall comply with original B-2 facility criteria, except as stated below.

16.2 Following a 10 second built-in delay, the AFFF foam system shall be activated when two triple IR optical flame detectors alarm. The triple IR optical flame detectors shall provide triple coverage, to detect a flame anywhere on or under the aircraft. A keyed bypass switch for the triple IR system is located inside each hanger and dock. Class X signaling line circuits are required.

16.3 Triple IR optical flame detectors must withstand the heat, vibration, etc. from the operating B-2 jet engines and APU fan in the maintenance docks.

16.4 Optical detectors located on the exhaust air filter wall of the LO RES hanger bays shall be fitted with an air shield assembly to prevent the accumulation of paint and coating on the detector viewing window.

16.5 The triple IR optical flame detectors must be tested before installation for use in the maintenance docks and hangars. The triple IR optical flame detectors must be listed by a NRTL. Before installation, a test shall be performed at Whiteman AFB after contract award, to certify that the optical detector will detect a fully developed 2’ x 2’ propane fire, to replicate a Jet-A fuel fire at 110 feet within 5 seconds, on the optical axis, and also a second test 45 degrees off the optical axis. The test may be conducted indoors or outdoors, at the government’s discretion. These tests will be under the direction of the fire department. The test shall be witnessed by the government, and certified on site by a NRTL. The manufacturer shall provide a copy of the test report prepared by the NRTL that witnessed this test on site.

16.6 Each maintenance dock and hangar bay shall have a separate dedicated triple IR optical flame detector control panel.

16.7 The first optical flame detector shall activate the general fire alarm. The second optical flame detector shall activate the AFFF foam system.

16.8 Perform the following acceptance tests for new optical detectors in maintenance docks and hangars, at the locations described below, to verify that three detectors all mounted in the same area demonstrate coverage of the same area at finished floor levels by meeting the following time/distance/flame response. The optical detectors must be tested as a complete system. The manufacturer's representative shall witness on site, and approve the acceptance testing for each maintenance dock and hangar. Perform a 2 foot x 2 foot fire pan test, to replicate a JET-A fuel fire anywhere inside the maintenance dock or hangar that is detectable in 5 seconds or less. The fire pan test shall be accomplished with the wheel door mock-ups in place. Perform tests at the following locations:

1. Detection with the pan in the middle of the dock or bay with all doors closed

2. Detection with the pan on the floor under the wing fuel vent with all doors closed (location is approximately on top of one of the trench drains located out in the maintenance bay area)

3. Detection with the pan approximately 25-feet inward from the center of the rear doorway with all doors open (bright day)

4. Detection with pan at the location of the fuel pit with all doors open

5. Detection with the pan located approximately 6 feet under the aircraft outline directly under the nose

6. Detection with the pan located as directed by the Contracting Officer

7. Detection with the pan located at 45 degrees horizontally off-axis of a detector, and 100 feet horizontally away.

16.9 Additional Tests

In addition to the fire pan test above, the following tests shall be performed in each dock/hangar bay when new optical detectors are installed:

1. Perform arc welding of plate steel inside the hangar bay, within field of view of the optical detectors, at 125 amps for five minutes, and confirm that the detectors do not activate.

2. Perform welding activities on the facility for a maximum of five…