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EIELSON AFB FIRE SYSTEMS STANDARDS

354TH CIVIL ENGINEER SQUADRON

ALARM MAINTENANCE SHOP

FIRE ALARM PANELS:

INTELLIGENT FIRE ALARM PANELS (ADDRESSABLE):

An Intelligent type fire panel is required for facilities that have five rooms or more. The Intelligent fire panel is also strongly encouraged for facilities with less than five rooms for its supervisory quality, troubleshooting ease, and information provided for responding fire fighters. Point to Point reporting is the required programming type of the addressable panel such as a MAAP+ panel, MAAP-X panel from Monaco. This is to get the point to point reporting back to the D-21 system at fire dispatch. The panel selected shall have at minimum

two Signaling Loop Circuits (SLC). A failure of one SLC shall not cause a facility to lose over 50% of its detection capability. All newly installed panels must be able to

communicate with the Monaco Fire alarm receiving station at the Fire Department by radio signal. The Radio transmitters must be compliant with Item #3.

CONVENTIONAL FIRE PANEL:

The traditional multi-zone fire alarm panel is fine for small buildings of four rooms or less,

such as a 40’ x 80’ storage warehouse. However, do not lump all initiating devices (heat

detectors, pull stations, etc.) into a single zone. A single zone facility is unacceptable to the

Fire Department and Alarm Maintenance technicians. A failure of one zone shall not cause a

facility to lose over 50% of its detection capability. The acceptable manufacturers are

Simplex, Pyrotronics, and Monaco. All newly installed panels must be able to communicate

with the Monaco Fire alarm receiving station at the Fire Department by radio signal. The

Radio transmitters must be compliant with section #3.

REQUIEMENTS INCLUDING CODE FOR INSTALLATION OF FIRE PANELS

AND SYSTEMS:

The fire panel shall have a dedicated branch circuit to power it and its

disconnecting

means shall be permanently identified inside the fire alarm control

panel. The

disconnecting means (Circuit Breaker) shall be identified as “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT”

on the panel. The disconnecting means handle or tab shall

be red for visual

identification. These requirements are all per NFPA 72 10.5.5.2-10.5.5.3.

For system maintenance, reprogramming, and testing a copy of all documentation

and equipment relevant to the fire alarm panel or system shall be turned over to the Fire

alarm Shop (907)377-6666. This is to include per code 14.2.4.1, and 14.2.4.2 of NFPA

72 a copy of the program, all programing software and interface equipment for both the

fire alarm panel and all fire system devices requiring programing even if proprietary this

is to include operating software keys. The revisions of the fire alarm software, and the

revisions of the software in the systems with which the fire alarm software interfaces,

shall be verified for compatibility in accordance with the requirements of 23.2.2.1.1.

All conduits for Fire alarm systems shall be red. If not possible than all conduits

shall be marked every 10 ft. and all junction or connections boxes or points shall be

marked red.

There shall be a smoke detector installed above the Fire alarm control panel per

code unless panel is installed in artic entryway, then a fixed temp heat detector shall be

installed instead.

All Standby or backup batteries shall be installed if allowed in the fire alarm panel, or

a manufacture list battery panel. There shall be enough room so that batteries can be

properly place in cabinet on their base not side or ends.

All fire alarm systems components including sprinkler system control valve shall be

supervised and continuously monitored for troubles.

All fire alarm panels must include ability to override HVAC system and shut it down

in fire emergency. This override ability must cause the panel to go into a trouble

condition in the out of normal state.

Where addressable modules are used on conventional devices reporting back to panel,

it shall be a one for one attachment. This being that each addressable initiating device

module shall monitor, at most, one conventional initiating device.

Contractor shall include a disable switch or function for the following items (located

at the main fire alarm control panel): [air handler fan shutdown and smoke damper

closure, horns (speakers for combined systems), strobes, automatic door hold open

release, elevator recall, elevator shunt trip, fire pump, exit sign flash, etc.] If a disable

switch or feature is activated, an LED will illuminate at the panel indicating a trouble

condition, a trouble signal shall be transmitted to the fire department and a description of

the feature disabled displayed at the fire alarm panel.

10.

The fire alarm system wiring shall be Class A or X. Provide 1 foot vertical and 4 foot

horizontal separation between outgoing and return raceways of looped circuits.

Separation is not required for the first 10 feet of raceway to/from an individual device.

Separation is not required for loops to multiple devices installed in rooms 1000 square

feet and smaller.

11.

All conductor connections shall be made under screw terminals. Provide insulated

barrier type terminal strips at junction points. Use of wire nuts, crimped connectors, or

twisting of conductors is prohibited.

12.

Any add-ons to the fire panel, such as exit lights that flash during alarm, must meet

fire alarm panel manufacturer’s compatibility requirements.

13.

All Spare keys will be turned into the Alarm Maintenance Shop. We recommend that

the fire panel and all device panels are of a common type such as C415A, T45, or B type.

14.

A surge protector shall be installed in each Fire Alarm system to prevent

power

surges from burning sensitive electronic parts.

15.

In addition to information listed above all panels must be installed per NFPA 72 and

UFC 3-600-01.

16.

All Fire Panels and devices shall be terminated by either a NICET level III technician

or an individual licensed by the State of Alaska for fire alarm systems installation (Class

IC). Proof of qualifications shall be submitted on request.

FIRE PANEL REPORTING:

The Contractor is responsible for programming all front end devices and getting a list of their

zone or device setup to the Fire Alarm Shop so that it can be programmed into the D-21 for

that facility. The fire alarm panel or transceiver shall transmit all addressable devices or at

minimum the following zones in order:

Water flow alarm (1 per water flow switch)

Manual Pull Station (1 per floor)

Automatic detector initiating building alarm (1 per floor per device type)

Dwelling unit heat detector alarm signal (1 per floor)

Dwelling unit smoke detector supervisory signal (1 per floor)

Tamper Switch trouble signal

Low Temperature supervisory signal for mechanical rooms

Duct Detector alarm signal (1 per floor)

Mass Notification override of the fire alarm notification system supervisory signal

10.

General supervisory signal

11.

Common Trouble signal

12.

Two spare zones, including necessary relays and hardware in the fire alarm panel and

transmitter panel.

REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR:

A. We recommend locating the fire alarm panel near the main entrance to the building. If

this is not possible than an annunciator must be located at the entrance. We require a

Textural annunciator panel if possible for fire alarm panel that is compatible with that type of

fire panel.

The annunciators must have both a silence and reset button, and provide the same LCD

message display as the fire panel. Any annunciator included in building specifications must

be 100% compatible with the fire alarm panel. Some of the existing annunciator’s on base

indicate pointless system troubles that are a waste of time and resources, due to not being

compatible.

RADIO TRANSMITTER / ANTENNA:

Fire alarm transmitters must be Monaco D2100 compatible. The current frequency is

139.675 MHz narrowband. The Monaco BT -XM transmitter is required if fire panel being

installed is a panel other than a Monaco. Monaco M-series fire alarm panels have a radio

transmitter built-in helping to reducing cost. The contract should specify that the contractor

is responsible for programming the transmitter as well as the fire alarm panel. The Alarm

Maintenance shop can be contacted at 907-377-6666 to provide the transmitter numbers from

the Monaco D2100 for the contractor.

The antenna must be mounted on the gable end of the building (closest to the Fire

Department) when there is a pitched roof to prevent damage from ice buildup. The

grounding wire cannot be attached to any fixed ladders. The antenna shall be mounted a

minimum of 2’ above the roof line and must be mounted securely (nut and bolt) to withstand

the wind load. Mounting the bracket using screws through the

building’s metal skin is not

acceptable. The contractor is responsible for cutting the antenna to its proper length, in order

to match the frequency and transmit correctly, and is responsible for installing the antenna

cable connectors correctly. The antenna cable must have a lightning arrester installed inline,

in a weatherproof box. The assembly must be properly grounded per manufacturer

specifications.

As part of the 100% functional acceptance test, witnessed by Alarm Maintenance, the

transmitter must pass manufacturer’s specifications for forward and reflective power, and all

signals transmitted to the Fire Department must be accurate.

INTIATION DEVICES:

HEAT DETECTORS:

We require the use of fixed type temperature heat detectors, unless otherwise required

by code. Rate of rise type detectors cause repeated nuisance alarms for the fire

department due to the arctic temperatures.

Make sure to install heat detectors per code. At normal ceiling height below 10’ a

heat detectors shall not be placed any more than 50’ apart and 25’ from the wall unless

manufacture calls for different spacing.

SMOKE DETECTORS:

Detectors located in Dormitory sleeping areas should have smoke detectors that

sound locally, and heat detectors that put the whole system in alarm. In Dormitory

activation of a single dwelling unit smoke detector shall transmit a supervisory signal to

the Fire Department. In Dormitory Activation of any two dwelling unit smoke detectors

shall activate all fire alarm occupant notification appliances within the facility.

Fire/smoke doors in egress path shall be held open by magnetic devices controlled by

the fire alarm panel. Smoke detectors shall be provided at all doors held open by

magnetic hold open device, regardless of door type.

Location of smoke detectors shall comply with the NFPA 72. Per code Smoke

detectors shall be place no farther apart than 30’ and they shall be placed within 15’ of

all walls. This can vary depending on ceiling style and angle.

DUCT DETECTORS:

All duct detectors that are installed must be easily accessible and clearly labeled.

Climbing over ductwork or needing a ladder over 8’ for access is unacceptable.

Any duct detectors over 10’ from the floor will have a remote LED/test/reset device

easily accessible to a person standing on the floor that is labeled for the duct detector that

it is associated with.

All duct detectors shall be of the auto reset type. If this is not possible than a remote

LED/test/reset device needs to be easily accessible to reset the detector manually.

PULL STATION:

Provide pull stations where required by applicable codes and criteria. At a minimum, a

pull station shall be located with 5 feet of each exit. Fire alarm system pull stations shall be

non-glass break type and shall require a key to reset. Do not use pull stations with a Tamper

glass rod installed in them unless specifically requested for that job by Fire Department, or

Fire Alarm Shop.

LOW TEMPERATURE SENSORS:

Mechanical rooms that sprinkler risers are located in are required to have a low temperature

sensor in them to prevent freeze ups. Upon activation of the low temperature alarm, a

supervisory signal shall be sent to the Fire Department.

ELEVATOR CONTROLS:

The fire alarm control panel shall provide smoke detection, flow switches, and supervised

addressable relays for elevator functions as required by UFC 3-600-01. Control system for

elevator must be wired up and programmed by contractor if required.

LABELING:

A device label shall be provided on the exterior of each device that matches the devices

number for Addressable fire panels or zone number for Conventional devices.

ALARM ANNUNCIATION:

All Annunciation devices shall be of the Horn Strobe type except on the exterior of the

building unless otherwise authorized by Fire Department or Fire Alarm Shop. The devices

on exterior of building can be bells installed in weatherproof enclosures.

A weatherproof bell or horn/strobe shall be installed on each side of the exterior of the

building.

Strobes shall be provided to alert persons with hearing disabilities and shall be installed

per NFPA 72 and located as required to meet ADA-ABA and UFAS requirements. Wall-

mounted appliances shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than 80 inches

above the highest floor level or 6 inches below the ceiling, whichever is lower. Ceiling

strobes are permitted and shall be located and installed per NFPA 72 and may be part of a

combined audible/visual device. Amber strobes shall be provided for the mass notification

system and clear strobes shall be provided for the fire alarm system. [Mass notification and

fire alarm visual appliances shall be provided in dwelling units.]

Contractor shall provide sound pressure and light level calculations at the final design

submittal or as a Government Approved submittal after design. As a minimum, provide the

following for each room and space: ambient sound pressure level (SPL) including

contributions from equipment, maximum and minimum intelligibility, maximum and

minimum strobe light level and maximum and minimum alarm SPL.

SPRINKLER/SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS:

New installs under the terms of UFC 3-600-01, shall be considered major projects, and

requires the services of a fire protection engineer. At the initial design conference, or at

another time convenient to all parties prior to final design submission, the fire protection

engineer shall meet with the Eielson Fire Alarm shop and Fire Department personnel to

review all the fire protection aspects of the design.

Inspector’s test valve is to be located at the farthest point of the suppression system.

All open bay area’s or area’s where freezing is probable required a dry pipe system for

suppression. A low air pressure switch is mandatory for a dry system, and must be address

or zoned independently.

If a wet pipe system is utilized, ensure a time-delay programming for the flow switch

installed to counter any water pressure instability. Any area that is susceptible to arctic

temperature requires self-regulating heat tape and insulation.

Communication centers must follow UFC 3-600-01 and or NFPA requirements and have a sprinkler suppression system. This system should not use any type of water suppression; they should use an Air Force Approved Alternate suppression system if possible. Contact Fire Department, or Fire Alarm shop for current expectable systems or for waiver of this requirement.

The recommended tamper switch is a plug and cord type. Potter PTS-B or similar device

is preferred. This type of switch will help to prevent nuisance alarms. All tamper switches

need to be

addressed individually (intelligent system). Each valve of the double backflow

preventers in a suppression system requires a tamper switch.

All Materials and Equipment shall have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

and listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by FM Global for the intended use.

Hydraulic calculations shall take into account the domestic water demand in addition to

the fire sprinkler and hose stream demand. All calculations shall include a 10 percent safety

factor on the system pressure. Water velocity in the piping system shall not exceed 20 feet

per second. Software that uses k-factors for typical branch lines is not acceptable.

All control valves shall be OS&Y gate type and shall be provided with tamper switches

connected to the FACP.

Provide manual air vents and/or auxiliary drains to allow bleeding of air from all the

sprinkler piping.

Sprinkler pipe shall not be located in the communications room or elevator machine

room. Sprinklers protecting the communications room or elevator machine rooms shall

be sidewall type and provided with a guard.

Sprinklers shall be provided to protect all floor areas under the first floor stair including

landings and risers.

Hydrant flow shall be re-tested prior to design work on the sprinkler system to obtain the

flow quantities. Fire Protection Engineer Designer of Record is required to witness flow

tests.

Fittings for non-grooved steel pipe shall be malleable iron conforming to ASME B16.3.

Fittings into which sprinklers, drop nipples or riser nipples (sprigs) are screwed shall be

threaded type. Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings, fittings that use steel gripping

devices to bite into the pipe and segmented welded fittings shall not be used. Gasket for

grooved couplings shall be the flush type that fills the entire cavity between the fitting and

the pipe. Reductions in pipe sizes shall be made with one-piece tapered reducing fittings.

Water motor alarms shall not be used. All sprinkler system alarms shall be electrically

powered and controlled by the fire alarm panel.

Contractor shall provide a floor control valve assembly or separate riser for each floor in

the building. Assembly shall comply with Figure 4-1 of UFC 3-600-01.

Plastic pipe is prohibited.

Flexible hose connections for sprinklers are prohibited.

Control valves shall be installed in a location accessible by maintenance personnel and

inaccessible to building occupants.

A double-check backflow prevention assembly that complies with ASSE 1013 or ASSE

1015 shall be provided at the sprinkler riser connection to the potable water system. Provide

piping, valves, test header, and other devices necessary to provide a permanent method for

forward flow testing of the backflow prevention assembly at system demand. Forward flow

test shall not require removal of check valve disk. If a reduced pressure backflow preventer

is provided, the disinfection requirements located elsewhere are not required.

Vent from the

reduced pressure backflow preventer shall be provided with drain piping to an adequately

sized floor drain. Prior to final sprinkler testing, the backflow preventer shall be tested by a

certified backflow assembly tester. Backflow preventer testing documentation will need to

be supplied to Utilities Shop Supervisor. (Sheldon Sites.)

Barracks only: Flushed concealed sprinkler heads shall be provided in the

dwelling units

and the corridors located outside the dwelling units.

If an elevator pit sprinkler is provided, a flow switch shall be provided in the same

location as the pit sprinkler control valve.

All piping used on the fire suppression system shall be black steel.

MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM:

In-facility Mass Notification systems shall be installed in all DoD inhabited buildings,

billeting, and high occupancy family housing, and to all DoD expeditionary structures in

accordance with the following:

New construction regardless of funding source.

Existing Buildings when triggered as specified below regardless of funding source.

Implementation of these standards to bring entire inhabited buildings into compliance

is mandatory for all DoD buildings renovations, modification, repairs, revitalizations,

and restorations where those costs exceed 50% of the buildings replacement value of

the existing building in accordance with UFC 3-701-01 based on a building of the same

size except as otherwise stated in these standards.

3. For additional reference on facilities needing Mass Notification reference UFC 4-010-

01, and 4-021-01.

The acceptable manufacturer for the Mass Notification is Cooper Wheelock, with the unit

being a SP40 or equivalent model.

If a Mass Notification system is installed a Monaco BT-XM transceiver must also be

installed and wired so that Remote live voice and remote buttons functions can be used from

the Fire Dispatch center. If a Monaco BT-XM is already installed for the facility, then you

may just to add an additional zone and wire in the controls

Contractor is responsible for all programing of the BT-XM and Mass Notification

system, Fire Alarm Shop will assist with the programing of the D-21. For more information

reference area #3 of this paper or contact the Fire Alarm Shop at 907-377-6666.

A surge protector shall be installed in each Mass Notification system to prevent power

surges from burning sensitive electronic parts.

Contractor shall provide sound pressure and light level calculations at the final design

submittal or as a Government Approved submittal after design. As a minimum, provide the

following for each room and space: ambient sound pressure level (SPL) including

contributions from equipment, maximum and minimum intelligibility, maximum and

minimum strobe light level and maximum and minimum alarm SPL.

The Mass Notification system and the fire alarm system shall be wired independent of

each other especially speaker. The only exception is for the monitor wiring, and the relay to

silence the horns while making an announcement. When announcement is finished the fire

alarm horns should continue ringing automatically if fire system was going off.

Design criteria for locating audible appliances. The sound pressure level in a room or

area shall not vary by more than 6 dB across the room or area (starting at a point 10 feet from

the speaker or horn).

Voice notification appliances shall have adjustable or multi-tap settings with available

settings both above and below the design settings (except that 15 watt devices, where

permitted, can be at the highest setting). Devices shall be spaced such that the device does

not need to be tapped higher than 0.5 watt to meet audibility and intelligibility requirements.

Amplifier circuits shall be loaded to no more than 70 percent of rated continuous capacity

when producing sound levels as required by NFPA 72 against normal ambient background

noise levels for this occupancy for simultaneous operation of all speakers for all areas in the

voice zone. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawing.

Mass notification system panels and devices shall be terminated by either a NICET level

III technician or an individual licensed by the State of Alaska for fire alarm system

installation (Class IC). Proof of qualifications shall be submitted if requested.

Mass notification system and speakers shall have power source and backup power source

separate from Fire Alarm system.

All Local Operator Consoles (LOC) are required to have an adjustable microphone gain.

Contractor shall provide instructions located inside the LOC cabinet and at the ACU

describing the procedures for initiating either live voice messages or pre-recorded messages.

These instructions shall be permanently attached to the cabinet.

LOC microphones shall be located and adjusted so that the microphones can be used to

provide a message meeting the intelligibility requirements of UFC 4-021-01. LOC’s may be

located in the stairs; however travel distance defined in UFC 4-021-01 must still be met. If

LOC’s are provided in the stairs, Contractor shall provide an amber strobe at each floor

landing in the stairs.

LOC enclosures shall be lockable by a key. All extra LOC enclosure and activation Keys

shall be turned into the Fire Alarm Shop.

The LOC shall be capable of a minimum of 8 pre-recorded messages. The following

pre-recorded messages shall be programmed into and clearly labeled on the LOC’s:

Attention all personnel:

There has been a bomb threat. Evacuate immediately

and proceed to your designated evacuation point. This is not a drill.

Attention all personnel: Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown. There is an active

shooter on the premises. This is not a drill.

Attention all personnel:

Please evacuate the building immediately. Listen for

announcement of alternate exit path if required. This is not a drill.

Attention all personnel:

There is a fire in the building. Stay low and evacuate

immediately. Proceed to your designated evacuation point. This is not a drill.

Attention all personnel:

Please proceed to your designated shelter-in-place room

immediately and wait for further instruction. This is not a drill.

Attention all personnel:

This is a severe weather warning. Make sure to keep track

of weather conditions and be prepared to take shelter.

Attention all personnel:

The building emergency or test has now ended. Please

resume your normal duties. Thank you for your cooperation.

Attention all personnel:

This is a test of the Mass Notification system. This is only

a test.

TRAINING MANUALS AND INSPECTIONS:

FIRE ALARM TRAINING:

Fire Alarm Training. Training course shall be provided for Alarm Shop personnel.

The course shall be conducted in the building where the system is installed or as

designated by the Contracting Officer. The training shall consist of two [2]-hour training

sessions held on consecutive days with one training session per day, unless otherwise

setup with the shop. The training shall start after the system is functionally completed but

prior to final acceptance tests. The instruction shall cover items contained in the

operation and maintenance instructions. The contractor shall provide all required training

material, visual aids, software/hardware to supply the number of personnel to be trained

in each training session.

Sprinkler System Training. Training course shall be provided for Alarm Shop

personnel. The course shall be conducted in the building where the system is installed.

The training shall consist of a two hour training sessions. The training shall start after the

system is functionally complete.

Mass Notification Training. Training course shall be provided for Alarm Shop

personnel. The course shall be conducted in the building where the system is installed.

The training shall consist of a two hour training sessions. The training shall start after the

system is functionally complete.

All blueprints and as-builds related to the fire alarm and suppression systems need to

be forwarded to Alarm Shop 48 hours prior to the 100% acceptance test. As-build

drawing must show the location and address or zone of each device in the system.

Intelligent devices must be labeled with their address.

Two suitably framed drawings are required in the suppression room: one drawing

showing all interconnections of suppression components, and one drawing listing the

sequence of operation for testing, and resetting after a system trip.

Sprinkler System Testing. The system, including the underground water mains, and

the aboveground piping and system components, shall be tested in accordance with

NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 to assure that equipment and components function as intended.

Upon completion of specified tests, the Contractor shall complete and submit the

Contractor's Material and Test Certificates. The Contractor

shall coordinate with the

Contracting Officer’s Representative to invite Fire Alarm Shop personnel and Fire

Department personnel to witness final testing. Final testing schedule shall be flexible to

accommodate Fire Alarm Shop schedule.

Fire Alarm & Mass Notification Testing. The fire alarm and mass notification

systems shall be fully tested with a functional and operational performance tests

including each installed initiating and notification device, meggering of conductors for

grounded, shorted or open circuits. An acceptance test shall be performed in accordance

with NFPA 72. Each device shall be tested. After testing is completed, the Contractor s

hall furnish to the Contracting Officers Representative completed originals of the NFPA

72 Record of Completion and the NFPA 72 Testing and Inspection form. The Contractor

shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to invite Fire Alarm Shop

personnel and Fire Department personnel to witness final testing. Final testing schedule

shall be flexible to accommodate Fire Alarm Shop schedule.

Contractor Mass Notification Final Test. Audibility and intelligibility testing of the

mass notification system shall be accomplished in accordance with UFC 4-021-01. UFC

4-021-01 requires an average of 3 readings of each room to determine the CIS score. The

3 readings will be taken as follows: the most remote point from the speakers in the room;

a middle point between speakers to be field determined based on wall or ceiling mounted

speakers; and a point close to the speaker. Readings will be recorded on an 11x17 plan of

the building with CIS scores identified on the drawings.

Copies of all systems manuals need to be turned over to the Fire Alarm Shop when

building is complete.

9.	WARRANTY COVERAGE:
	Include in the warranty statement that any code violations not discovered during acceptance	testing, but found during the warranty period, will be corrected by the contractor. The 1 year	warranty should begin when the entire facility is signed off, not when the fire alarm portion	of the project is complete. (Contact the Alarm Maintenance Shop for further clarification if	needed).

10. ALARM SHOP SUPPORT:

In the event that a contractor requires 354 CES Alarms shop support for the performance of duties as outlined in a contract or is doing work on a fire system, the contractor must coordinate with the Alarm Shop Supervisor/NCOIC, 24 to 72 hours in advance for scheduling purposes.

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