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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC UFGS-28 31 76 (August 2020)

Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS-28 31 00.00 10 (November 2008) UFGS-28 31 49 (April 2006) UFGS-28 31 63.00 20 (October 2007) UFGS-28 31 64.00 10 (August 2009) UFGS-28 31 74.00 20 (February 2010) UFGS-28 31 76 (August 2011)

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated April 2026

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

1.3 SUMMARY

1.3.1 Scope

1.3.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.4.1 Interface Device

1.4.2 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU)

1.4.3 Remote Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit

1.4.4 Local Operating Console (LOC)

1.4.5 Terminal Cabinet

1.4.6 Control Module and Relay Module

1.4.7 Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE)

1.4.8 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 SYSTEM OPERATION

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

1.6.2 Functions and Operating Features

1.6.3 Elevator Recall

1.7 TECHNICAL DATA AND SITE-SPECIFIC SOFTWARE

1.8 EXISTING EQUIPMENT

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.9.1 Submittal Documents

1.9.1.1 Preconstruction Submittals

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1.9.1.2 Shop Drawings

1.9.1.3 Nameplates

1.9.1.4 Wiring Diagrams

1.9.1.5 System Layout

1.9.1.6 Notification Appliances

1.9.1.7 Initiating Devices

1.9.1.8 Amplifiers

1.9.1.9 Battery Power

1.9.1.10 Voltage Drop Calculations

1.9.1.11 Product Data

1.9.1.12 Air Sampling Smoke Detection System Calculations

1.9.1.13 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions

1.9.1.14 As-Built Drawings

1.9.2 Qualifications

1.9.2.1 Fire Alarm System Designer

1.9.2.2 Supervisor

1.9.2.3 Technician

1.9.2.4 Installer

1.9.2.5 Test Technician

1.9.2.6 Manufacturer

1.9.3 Regulatory Requirements

1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.11 MAINTENANCE

1.11.1 Spare Parts

1.11.2 Special Tools

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENT

2.2 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

2.2.1 Standard Products

2.2.2 Nameplates

2.2.3 Keys

2.2.4 Instructions

2.3 FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL UNIT

2.3.1 Cabinet

2.3.2 Silencing Switches

2.3.2.1 Alarm Silencing Switch

2.3.2.2 Supervisory/Trouble Silencing Switch

2.3.3 Non-Interfering

2.3.4 Audible Notification System

2.3.4.1 Outputs and Operational Modules

2.3.4.2 Mass Notification

2.3.4.3 Installation-Wide Control

2.3.5 Memory

2.3.6 Field Programmability

2.3.7 Input/Output Modifications

2.3.8 Resetting

2.3.9 Walk Test

2.3.10 History Logging

2.3.11 Manual Access

2.3.12 Heat Detector Self-Test Routines

2.4 LOCAL OPERATING CONSOLES (LOC)

2.4.1 General

2.4.2 Multiple LOCs

2.5 AMPLIFIERS, PREAMPLIFIERS, TONE GENERATORS

2.5.1 Operation

2.5.2 Construction

2.5.3 Inputs

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2.5.4 Tone Generator

2.5.5 Protection Circuits

2.6 VIDEO DISPLAY UNIT (VDU)

2.7 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR

2.7.1 LCD Annunciator

2.7.2 Graphic Annunciator

2.7.2.1 Materials

2.7.2.2 Programming

2.7.3 Printer

2.8 MANUAL STATIONS

2.9 SMOKE DETECTORS

2.9.1 Spot Type Detectors

2.9.2 Projected Beam Smoke Detector

2.9.3 Duct Smoke Detectors

2.10 AIR SAMPLING SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM

2.11 HEAT DETECTORS

2.11.1 Heat Detectors

2.11.1.1 Combination Fixed-Temperature and Rate-of-Rise Detectors

2.11.1.2 Rate Compensating Detectors

2.11.1.3 Line-Type Fixed Temperature Detectors

2.11.1.4 Fixed Temperature Detectors

2.12 FLAME DETECTORS

2.12.1 Infrared (IR) Single Frequency Flame Detector

2.12.2 Infrared (IR) Multi Frequency Flame Detector

2.12.3 Ultraviolet (UV) Flame Detectors

2.12.4 Combination UV/IR Flame Detector

2.13 MULTI-CRITERIA DETECTORS

2.14 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

2.15 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICES

2.16 ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULES

2.17 ISOLATION MODULES

2.18 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

2.18.1 Audible Notification Appliances

2.18.1.1 Speakers

2.18.2 Visual Notification Appliances

2.18.3 Textual Display Signs

2.19 ELECTRIC POWER

2.19.1 Primary Power

2.20 SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

2.20.1 Batteries

2.20.1.1 Capacity

2.20.1.2 Battery Power Calculations

2.20.2 Battery Chargers

2.21 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

2.22 WIRING

2.22.1 Alarm Wiring

2.23 INTERFACE TO THE BASE-WIDE MASS NOTIFICATION NETWORK

2.23.1 Fiber Optic

2.23.2 Radio

2.23.3 Telephone

2.23.4 Secure Radio System

2.23.4.1 Communications Network

2.23.4.2 Radio Frequency Communications

2.23.4.3 Licensed Radio Frequency Systems

2.24 AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM TRANSMITTERS

2.24.1 Radio Transmitter and Interface Panels

2.24.1.1 Operation

2.24.1.2 Battery Power

2.24.1.3 Transmitter Housing

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2.24.1.4 Antenna

2.24.2 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)

2.24.3 Signals to Be Transmitted to the Base Receiving Station

2.25 SYSTEM MONITORING

2.25.1 Valves

2.25.2 High/Low [Air][Nitrogen] Supervisory Switches

2.25.3 Room Low Temperature Supervisory Switch

2.25.4 Electromagnetic Door Holders

2.26 ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURES OR GUARDS

2.27 FIREFIGHTER TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

2.27.1 General

2.27.2 Features

2.27.3 Handsets

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 VERIFYING ACTUAL FIELD CONDITIONS

3.2 INSTALLATION

3.2.1 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit (FMCU)

3.2.2 Battery Cabinets

3.2.3 Manual Stations

3.2.4 Notification Appliances

3.2.5 Smoke and Heat Detectors

3.2.6 Carbon Monoxide Detectors

3.2.7 Air Sampling Smoke Detector

3.2.8 Graphic Annunciator

3.2.9 LCD REMOTE Annunciator

3.2.10 Electromagnetic Door Holder Release

3.2.11 Firefighter Telephones

3.2.12 Local Operating Console (LOC)

3.2.13 Ceiling Bridges

3.3 SYSTEM FIELD WIRING

3.3.1 Wiring within Cabinets, Enclosures, and Boxes

3.3.2 Terminal Cabinets

3.3.3 Alarm Wiring

3.3.4 Back Boxes and Conduit

3.3.5 Conductor Terminations

3.4 DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING SYSTEM

3.5 CONNECTION OF NEW SYSTEM

3.6 FIRESTOPPING

3.7 PAINTING

3.8 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.8.1 Test Procedures

3.8.2 Pre-Government Testing

3.8.2.1 Verification of Compliant Installation

3.8.2.2 Request for Government Final Test

3.8.3 Correction of Deficiencies

3.8.4 Government Final Tests

3.9 MINIMUM SYSTEM TESTS

3.9.1 System Tests

3.9.2 Audibility Tests

3.9.3 Intelligibility Tests

3.10 SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE

3.11 INSTRUCTION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

3.11.1 Instructor

3.11.2 Required Instruction Time

3.11.2.1 Technical Training

3.11.3 Technical Training Manual

3.12 EXTRA MATERIALS

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3.12.1 Repair Service/Replacement Parts

3.12.2 Spare Parts

3.12.3 Document Storage Cabinet

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USACE / NAVFAC / AFCEC UFGS-28 31 76 (August 2020)

Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding UFGS-28 31 00.00 10 (November 2008) UFGS-28 31 49 (April 2006) UFGS-28 31 63.00 20 (October 2007) UFGS-28 31 64.00 10 (August 2009) UFGS-28 31 74.00 20 (February 2010) UFGS-28 31 76 (August 2011)

UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

References are in agreement with UMRL dated April 2026

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NOTE: This specification covers the requirements for an addressable integrated fire detection, fire alarm evacuation and mass notification system.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing this guide specification or preparing new project specification sections. Edit this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed items, choose applicable item(s) or insert appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets are present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for this guide specification are welcome and should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR) .

NOTE: For OCONUS projects, this specification section should be edited for specific Host Nation requirements. Coordinate compliance with Host Nation requirements with the Designated Fire Protection Engineer (DFPE).

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NOTE: For Family Housing projects at NAVFAC NE use regional guide specification section 28 31 46.00 22 (N-13854N) HOUSEHOLD FIRE WARNING EQUIPMENT to specify residential fire warning systems in lieu of this section.

NOTE: This specification section includes requirements from UFC 3-600-01 (change 43, 7 February 2020)

NOTE: This guide specification covers carbon monoxide alarm detectors for protection in indoor locations where fuel-burning appliances/equipment are used.

PART 1 GENERAL

1. On the drawings, show location of control unit, batteries and charger (if remotely mounted), supervising station transceiver, annunciator, primary power supply, remote annunciator, detectors, notification appliances (unless performance requirements are specified), and each alarm initiating device including fire extinguishing system switches.

2. Show single-line fire alarm/mass notification systems riser diagram. Each device on the riser should be identified by type. Indicate connection of equipment.

3. A fire alarm operating matrix/mass notification system must be placed on the drawings. Show actions of input devices such as detectors, manual stations, waterflow switches, initiating devices, etc. on one axis and output functions such as door releases, smoke control fans, elevator relays, indicating/notification appliances etc. on the other. Entries which require descriptions, explanation of processes, sequences, interfaces, etc. can be flagged by symbols keyed to supplementary notes. Alternately provide a zone-by-zone sequence of operation or a schedule identifying all initiators, outputs, and interfaces.

4. Addressable Fire Alarm Systems generally utilize Signal Line Circuits (SLC) for communication between devices. Normally all devices are addressable or will have an addressable interface device installed integrally with the device. Initiating Device Circuits (IDC) should be provided for interfacing to existing IDC loops or connection between non-addressable devices and the SLC.

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1.1 REFERENCES

NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the publications cited in the text of the guide specification. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and listed in this paragraph by organization, designation, date, and title.

Use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature when you add a Reference Identifier (RID) outside of the Section's Reference Article to automatically place the reference in the Reference Article. Also use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature to update the issue dates.

References not used in the text will automatically be deleted from this section of the project specification when you choose to reconcile references in the publish print process.

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 (2020; R 2025) American National Standard Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech Over Communication Systems

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (2025) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F402 (2018) Standard Practice for 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 https://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

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Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 4 (2024) Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing

NFPA 70 (2026; TIA 26-1; ERTA 26-1; TIA 26-2; TIA

26-3; TIA 26-4; TIA 26-5; TIA 26-6; TIA

26-7; ERTA 26-2; ERTA 26-3) National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2025; TIA 25-1; TIA 25-2; TIA 25-3; TIA

25-4; ERTA 25-1; ERTA 25-2) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2024) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 170 (2024; ERTA 1 2023) Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-601-02 (2026) Fire Protection Systems Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

UFC 4-010-06 (2023) 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

UL SOLUTIONS (UL)

UL 228 (2006; Reprint Mar 2022) UL Standard for Safety Door Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral Smoke Detectors

UL 268 (2023; Reprint Oct 2025) UL Standard for Safety Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Systems

UL 268A (2008; Reprint Aug 2025) Smoke Detectors for Duct Application

UL 464 (2023) 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 Feb 2022) UL Standard for

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Safety Protectors for Data Communications and Fire Alarm Circuits

UL 521 (2024; Reprint Oct 2025 ) UL Standard for Safety Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 864 (2023; Reprint Oct 2024) UL Standard for Safety Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems

UL 1283 (2025) UL Standard for Safety Electromagnetic Interference Filters

UL 1449 (2021; Reprint Oct 2025) UL Standard for Safety Surge Protective Devices

UL 1480 (2023) UL Standard for Safety Speakers for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories

UL 1638 (2023) UL Standard for Safety Visible Signaling Devices for Fire Alarm and Signaling Systems, Including Accessories

UL 1971 (2002; Reprint Feb 2024) UL Standard for Safety Signaling Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

UL 2017 (2008; Reprint Jan 2024) UL Standard for Safety General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems

UL 2034 (2024; Reprint Aug 2024) 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 UL Product IQ (updated online) at https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en

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 21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS ][ Section 21 23 00 WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS ][ Section 21 13 16 DRY PIPE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ][ Section 21 13 18 PREACTION FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ][ Section 21 13 19 DELUGE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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][ Section 23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION ][ Section 21 13 24.00 10 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF) FIRE

PROTECTION SYSTEM

][ Section 21 13 25 HIGH-EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION ][ Section 21 21 01 CARBON-DIOXIDE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS ][ Section 21 23 00 WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS ][ Section 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE for [door release][door unlocking] and additional work related to finish hardware.

][ Section[s] [ 14 21 13 ELECTRIC TRACTION FREIGHT ELEVATORS] [ 14 21 23

ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS] [and] [ 14 24 13 HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATORS] [ 14 24 23 HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS] for additional work related to elevators.

][ 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,][modifying the existing] fire alarm and mass notification (MNS) system as described herein and on the contract drawings[ for the _____________]. Include system 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 system[s] complete and ready for operation.[ Existing interior fire alarm system was manufactured by [_____].] Design and installation must comply with UFC 4-010-06 .

b. Provide equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection, and testing in strict accordance with NFPA 72 , except as modified herein. [The system layout on the drawings show the intent of coverage and suggested locations. Final quantity, system layout, and coordination are the responsibility of the Contractor.]

[ c. Each remote fire alarm control unit must be powered from a wiring riser specifically for that use or from a local emergency 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. Where a fire pump is provided, the fire alarm and mass notification system must monitor and transmit the fire pump controller signals in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 72 .

][ e. Where an emergency generator provides standby power supply for life safety system circuits, the generator must be monitored by the FMCU and transmit emergency generator signals in accordance with NFPA 72 .

] f. 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.

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1.3.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

NOTE: UFC 3-600-01 requires that shop drawings must bear the Review Stamp and professional engineering stamp of the QFPE prior to submission to the Government for approval.

NOTE: The term Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE) should be considered interchangeable with the terms "Fire Protection Designer of Record (FPDOR)" or "Fire Protection QC Specialist" where referred to in other applicable contract documents. The intent of defining the QFPE roles and responsibilities here is NOT to require personnel in addition to the QFPE, FPDOR, or FPQC specialist referenced elsewhere in the applicable contract documents.

Services of the QFPE must include:

a. Reviewing SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 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, SD-03, and SD-05 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/addressable 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 (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

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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 or building occupants to operate the MNS including delivery of recorded messages or live voice announcements, initiate visual, textual visual, and audible appliance operation and other relayed 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 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.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES (or the particular specification section for submittal procedures in this project) and edit the following list, and corresponding submittal items in the text, to reflect only the submittals required for the project. The Guide Specification technical editors have classified those items that require Government approval, due to their complexity or criticality, with a "G". Generally, other submittal items can be

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 13 reviewed by the Contractor's Quality Control System. Only add a "G" to an item, if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets following the "G" classification, with a code of up to three characters to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy and Air Force projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding Principles Validation or Third Party Certification and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES.

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Shop drawings (SD-02), product data (SD-03) and calculations (SD-05) 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/SD-05 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 (QFPE) ; G, [_____]

Fire alarm system designer ; G, [_____]

Supervisor ; G, [_____]

Technician ; G, [_____]

Installer ; G, [_____]

Test Technician ; G, [_____]

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Fire Alarm System Site-Specific Software Acknowledgement ; G, 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, [_____]

[ Video Display Unit (VDU) ; G, [_____]

] LCD Annunciator ; G, [_____]

Manual Stations ; G, [_____]

Smoke Detectors ; G, [_____]

Duct Smoke Detectors ; G, [_____]

[ Projected Beam Smoke Detector ; G, [_____]

][ Air sampling smoke detectors ; G, [_____]

] Heat Detectors ; G, [_____]

[ Flame Detectors ; G, [_____]

][ Multi-Criteria Detectors ; G, [_____]

] Carbon monoxide detector ; G, [_____]

Addressable Interface Devices ; G, [_____]

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Addressable Control Modules ; G, [_____]

Isolation Modules ; G, [_____]

Notification Appliances ; G, [_____]

Textual Display Sign Control Panel ; G, [_____]

Textual Display Signs ; G, [_____]

Batteries ; G, [_____]

Battery Chargers ; G, [_____]

[ Supplemental Notification Appliance Circuit Panels ; G, [_____]

][ 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, [_____]

Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT) ; G, [_____]

[ Automatic Fire Alarm Transmitters (including housing); G, [_____]

][ Radio Transmitter and Interface Panels ; G, [_____]

][ Mass Notification Transceiver ; G, [_____]

] Electromagnetic Door Holders ; G, [_____]

Environmental Enclosures or Guards ; G, [_____]

[ Firefighter Telephone ; G, [_____]

][ Printer ; G, [_____]

] Document Storage Cabinet ; G, [_____]

SD-05 Design Data

[ Air Sampling Smoke Detection System Calculations ; G, [_____]

] SD-06 Test Reports

Test Procedures ; G, [_____]

SD-07 Certificates

Verification of Compliant Installation ; G, [_____]

Request for Government Final Test ; G, [_____]

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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

NOTE: Circuit wiring must be Class "B" unless Class "A" or "X" is required by the local installation and as permitted by NFPA 72 (SLC: "A", "B", or "X"; IDC and NAC: "A" or "B").

Circuits and pathways must have survivability levels as defined by NFPA 72.

Fire alarm system/mass notification system including textual display sign control panel(s), 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, noncoded, analog/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 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.

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

a. Connect alarm initiating devices to initiating device circuits (IDC) [Class "A"][Class "B"], or to signaling line circuits (SLC) Class ["A"]["B"]["X"] and installed in accordance with NFPA 72 .

b. Connect notification appliances to notification appliance circuits (NAC) [Class "A][Class "B"].

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.

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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[ (or short circuit for Class "X")]. 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][smoke control operation][elevator recall][door release][door unlocking] features. Operation of this programmed action must indicate on the FMCU display[ and printer output] 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 memory.

i. The system must be capable of operating, supervising, and 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, ][atrium exhaust, ][smoke control, ][elevator recall, ][releasing service, ]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 to [the fire department][a remote supervising station].

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

[ (3) Record the event on the system printer.

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] (4) Actuation of alarm notification appliances.

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

FMCU.

[ (6) Release of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.

][ (7) Operation of the [smoke control system][atrium exhaust system].

][ (8) Release of power to electric locks (delayed egress locks) on doors that are part of the means of egress.

][ (9) Elevator recall as described in this section.

NOTE: Use this paragraph only where a detector or detection system is to release a special fire extinguishing system.

[ (10) Operation of [_____] must release the [_____] fire extinguishing system after a [_____] second time delay.

][ (11) Operation of a sprinkler waterflow switch serving an elevator machinery room or elevator shaft must operate shunt trip circuit breaker(s) to shut down power to the elevators in accordance with

ASME A17.1/CSA B44 .

][ (12) Operation of an interface that operates vibrating pagers worn by hearing-impaired occupants.

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

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

[ (2) Record the event on the system printer.

] (3) Transmission of a supervisory signal to [the fire department][a remote supervising station].

(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

FMCU.

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

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

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[ (2) Record the event on the system printer.

] (3) Transmission of a trouble signal to [the fire department][a remote supervising station].

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

FMCU.

[ 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, LED Display unit (VDU),][ and on the [graphic ][remote ]annunciator].[ Indication on the graphic annunciator must be by floor and room number, device address, and device type.]

(2) Transmission of a carbon monoxide alarm signal to [the fire department][a remote supervising station].

(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

FMCU.

] 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.

] [ 1.6.3 Elevator Recall

NOTE: Delete this paragraph if no elevator work is included in the project.

Provide elevator recall in accordance with ASME A17.1/CSA B44 , Section [

14 21 13 ELECTRIC TRACTION FREIGHT ELEVATORS][ 14 21 23 ELECTRIC TRACTION

PASSENGER ELEVATORS][14 24 13 HYDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATORS][ 14 24 23

HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS], and as specified herein. Activation of any smoke detector in an elevator shaft, machine room, or lobby (except at designated recall level) must cause all elevators associated with that shaft, machine room, or lobby to return nonstop to the designated level.

Activation of a smoke detector in the lobby or machine room at the designated level must cause all elevators associated with that lobby to return nonstop to the assigned alternate level. Activation of a detector in an elevator shaft, machine room, or lobby must also cause illumination of elevator cab warning signal (fire hat) and complete operation of fire alarm system as specified in paragraph titled "Functions and Operating Features".

] 1.7 TECHNICAL DATA AND SITE-SPECIFIC SOFTWARE

Technical data and site-specific software (meaning technical data that

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 20 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.

f. Description of auxiliary and remote equipment operations.

g. Library of application software.

h. Operation and maintenance manuals.

[ 1.8 EXISTING EQUIPMENT

NOTE: If an addition to an existing fire alarm/mass notification system is required, the contract drawings or this section must include the make, model number, and other pertinent information of existing components that are to operate with the new equipment. Since new interfaces will have to be compatible with the existing system or to the central fire alarm reporting system, it may be necessary to edit major items out of this specification. If a new FMCU is required, it has to be compatible with the existing central fire alarm reporting system. When an existing system is to be expanded, show the following information on the contract drawings:

1. Manufacturer and model of existing control unit.

2. Number of existing initiating circuits (zones), notification appliance circuits, and control circuits served by the control unit.

3. Number of existing alarm notification appliances on the system.

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4. Total calculated current draw of all devices served by each existing standby battery under both supervisory (standby) and alarm conditions, including NAC/extender control units and subcontrol units.

5. Ampere-hour rating and type of each existing battery.

a. Equipment and devices must be compatible and operable with the existing fire alarm/mass notification system and must not impair reliability or operational functions of existing supervising station fire alarm system.[ The proprietary type supervising station (PSS) is located [in Building [_____].][_____].][ The supervising equipment is existing and consists of the following brands and models: [supervising station control unit [_____].][_____][signal reporting components [_____]], [annunciator [_____]][_____]].

[ b. Equipment and devices must be compatible and operable with the existing building fire alarm/mass notification system. Equipment must not impair reliability or operational functions of the existing system. The existing building system control unit is [_____].

] c. Equipment and devices must be compatible and operable with the existing installation-wide mass notification system and must not impair reliability or operational functions of the existing system.

The installation-wide mass notification system utilizes [_____] transceivers.

] 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-02, SD-03 and SD-05 submittals received prior to the review and approval of the qualifications of the fire alarm subcontractor and QFPE must be returned 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 [ISO A1][ANSI D][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

[_____] 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

SECTION 28 31 76 Page 22 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

[_____] 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. Clearly identify the locations of isolation modules. 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 similar to the "Typical Input/Output Matrix" included in the Annex of

NFPA 72 .

[For air sampling smoke detection systems, provide floor plan layouts indicating location of fire alarm control unit, air sampling piping (lengths of pipe) and sampling ports (sizes and locations). Floor plan must also indicate geographic monitor zone boundaries, location of display control unit, bar level annunciation panels if separate, and all other associated equipment that is required to provide a complete operational system.

] 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 [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 [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

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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

[_____] 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.

[ 1.9.1.12 Air Sampling Smoke Detection System Calculations

Submit air sampling detection system design analysis calculations consisting of battery capacity, loading calculations, and fan speed and air flow/transport calculations. Include schematic diagrams showing pipe segments, pipe diameters, lengths of pipe, node numbers, and sample port diameters to verify the requirements are met.

] 1.9.1.13 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions

[Six][_____] copies of the Operation and Maintenance Instructions. The O&M Instructions must be prepared in a single volume or 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:

a. "Manufacturer Data Package [five][_____]" 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.

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e. Software submitted for this project on CD/DVD media utilized.

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 at the time of, or prior to the final Government test.

1.9.2 Qualifications

NOTE: NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) establishes the qualifications of an individual as an Engineering Technologist with verification of experience by having a current NICET certification.

1.9.2.1 Fire Alarm System Designer

The fire alarm system designer must be certified as a Level [III][IV] (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[, including the air sampling smoke detection system].][A fire alarm technician with a minimum of eight years of experience 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, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.9.2.3 Technician

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, SECTION 28 31 76 Page 25 testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings[, and must be thoroughly experienced in the installation of air sampling detection systems].

1.9.2.4 Installer

[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 must be allowed to install wire, cable, conduit and backboxes 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…