SOW - Doc D2 - D40 FIRE ALARM.docx

D40 GENERAL

SOW paragraph 2.3 provides project specific requirements. This Performance Technical Specification (PTS) document, SOW Doc D2, provides generalized technical requirements that apply to multiple facility types and include more requirements than are applicable to any one project. Therefore, only the SOW Doc D2 requirements that apply to the project and further define the SOW paragraph 2.3 project specific requirements are required.

D40 1.1 DESIGN GUIDANCE

Provide the design and installation of fire protection systems in accordance with the following references. This Performance Technical Specification (PTS) adds clarification to the fundamental requirements contained in the following Government Standards. The general requirements of this PTS section are located in section 1.

D40 1.1.1 GOVERNMENT STANDARDS

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

UFC 1-200-01

DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements (A reference in this PTS section to UFC 1-200-01 requires compliance with the Tri-Service Core UFCs that are listed in UFC 1-200-01, which includes the following significant UFC:

UFC 1-200-02

High Performance and Sustainable Buildings

UFC 4-021-01

Mass Notification Systems

D40 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Materials and assemblies installed in the work must be inspected and found to be in compliance with industry standards and these specifications prior to acceptance of the work. Items found not to be in compliance must be removed, or corrective measures taken, to assure compliance with the referenced standard.

Submit Qualifications, Training Plans, and Test Plans and Procedures indicated herein 45 calendar days prior to the expected date of execution. Notify the Contracting Officer 14 calendar days prior to all testing. Submit test results within 7 calendar days of completion of testing.

Provide a minimum of two complete sets of the submittals specified herein to the Contracting Officer at each submittal stage; forward one set to the NAVFAC Northwest Fire Protection Engineer and one set to the Fire Inspector, for review and comment.

D40 1.2.1 Qualified Workers

D40 1.2.1.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest Fire Protection Engineer (NAVFAC NW FPE) is the AHJ for the life safety and fire protection features of this contract. The authority of the NAVFAC NW FPE includes, but is not limited to, determining whether the applicable codes have been selected and correctly applied to the design, construction, and testing; determining whether compliance with the codes and criteria have been achieved in the design; determining whether the submittals are sufficiently detailed to ensure compliance with applicable codes and criteria; recommending approval to proceed to construction for the fire protection systems; and final test/acceptance of the fire protection systems to ensure compliance with applicable codes and criteria.

D40 1.2.1.2 Fire Protection Engineering Technicians

Workers required herein to be certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as an engineering technician in the Fire Protection Engineering Technology program must be thoroughly trained and experienced, and completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the work in this section. All documentation required to be submitted for record and/or approval must include the NICET engineering technician's signature, along with the technician's current NICET certification number, certification subfield, and level.

Installation drawings, shop drawings or working plans, calculations, other required pre-construction documentation and as-built drawings must be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of a NICET engineering technician or an engineering technician with an equivalent state certificate.

D40 1.2.1.3 Qualified System Installers

Fire Suppression System and Fire Alarm System installers must be regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the Contract documents, and have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.

The fire alarm system designer and installer must be authorized and trained by the manufacturer to design and/or install the specific fire alarm control panel (FACP) make and model and associated fire alarm components being worked on as if the FACP were a new installation (not a replacement or repair). Submit proof of authorization and training with the Shop Drawing submittal for both designer and installer.

Installers of Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC) sprinkler systems must be certified by the manufacturer and maintain a copy of their certification on hand at all times.

D40 1.2.1.4 Contractor Quality Control Fire Protection Engineer

The Contractor Quality Control Fire Protection Engineer (CQC FPE) must be a U.S. Registered Fire Protection Engineer and be an integral part of the Prime Contractor's Quality Control Organization from start of project planning through to completion. This CQC FPE cannot have any business relationships (owner, partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman, or technical representative) with any fire protection equipment device manufacturers, suppliers or installers for any such equipment provided as part of this project.

a. Qualifications/Experience: The CQC FPE shall have obtained their professional registration by successfully completing the Fire Protection Engineering discipline examination. This CQC FPE shall have a minimum of 5 years full time and exclusive experience in every aspect of facility design and construction as it relates to fire protection, which includes, but is not limited to, building code analysis, life safety code analysis, design of automatic detection and suppression systems, passive fire protection design, water supply analysis, and a multi-discipline coordination reviews, and construction surveillance. Submit to the Contracting Officer for review and approval by the NAVFAC NW FPE, the name and qualifications in resume format, including proof of professional licensing, of the CQC FPE prior to the Post Award Kick-off (PAK) meeting.

b. Design Phase Responsibilities: The CQC FPE is responsible for assuring the proper design, construction, and installation of life safety and fire protection features across all disciplines and trades. The CQC FPE shall be responsible for assuring that life safety and fire protection features are provided in accordance with Code, criteria, and manufacturer’s requirements. Examples include, but are not limited to, water distribution systems including fire pumps and fire hydrants, fire resistive assemblies such as spray-applied fire proofing of structural components and fire rated walls/partitions, fire alarm and detection systems, fire suppression and standpipe systems, emergency and exit lighting fixtures, etc. The CQC FPE shall attend the pre-Design or Concept Design Conference. The CQC FPE shall prepare and stamp (PE stamp) the Fire Protection Design Analysis as discussed herein. The CQC FPE shall apply their PE stamp to the specific documents the CQC FPE prepared (or supervised the preparation of). For those fire protection design submittals that the CQC FPE did not prepare (or supervise the preparation of), the CQC FPE shall review the design submittals to ensure compliance with all applicable fire protection standards and contract criteria. The design submittals shall be stamped with the review/approval stamp (not the PE stamp) of the CQC FPE, or the CQC FPE shall issue a report (stamped with the PE stamp) stating that such review has been accomplished. Each fire protection shop drawing shall be individually stamped with the CQC FPE review/approval stamp. All CQC FPE submittal review comments shall accompany the respective submittal to the Government. CQC FPE Comments and submittals shall be provided to the NAVFAC NW FPE for review at the same time as the submittal is provided to the Government. The CQC FPE shall prepare the fire protection UFGS specifications as discussed herein. The CQC FPE shall submit a “Final FPE Design Certification Letter” as discussed herein.

c. Construction Phase Responsibilities: The CQC FPE shall visit the construction site to ensure life safety (including, but not limited to, means of egress components, fire/smoke rated walls, fire rated doors, ventilation system fire/smoke dampers, fire-proofing, fire stopping, exit access corridors, emergency lighting, interior finish class rating, etc.) and fire protection systems (fire alarm, fire suppression, etc.) are being constructed, applied, and installed in accordance with the contract requirements, all applicable fire protection criteria, approved design documents, approved construction submittals, and manufacturer’s requirements. The CQC FPE shall determine the frequency and duration of the field visits based upon their professional knowledge of particular system components, system complexity, and phase of construction. As a minimum, field visits shall occur: (1) Just prior to installation of features that will conceal portions of the fire protection systems, (2) Once during the early stages of the fire alarm system layout and preliminary installation, (3) Once during the intermediate stages of the fire alarm system installation. (4) Once during the final stages of the fire alarm system installation, (5) Once during the early stages of the sprinkler system layout and preliminary installation, (6) Once during the intermediate stages of the sprinkler system installation, (7) Once during the final stages of the sprinkler system installation, (8) Once during the early stages of the life safety feature installations, and the other active passive fire protection features, (9) Once during the final stage of the life safety feature installations and the other passive fire protection features. The Construction Surveillance site visits shall not be combined with the Preliminary or Final FPE Test and Inspection. The CQC FPE shall prepare a written report summarizing the results of all observations and tests and shall detail all discrepancies discovered. Submit a minimum of two copies of each report to the Contracting Officer (one copy for forwarding to the NAVFAC NW FPE) within 7 calendar days after the inspection is performed.

d. Fire System Water Supply Surveillance Responsibilities: The CQC FPE shall inspect new and relocated fire hydrants prior to backfilling the trenches. Submit a minimum of two copies of a report with photographs to the Contracting Officer (one copy for forwarding to the NAVFAC NW FPE) within 7 calendar days after the inspection is performed.

D40 1.2.2 Performance Verification Testing

All systems shall have operational tests to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements and respective NFPA codes, International Building Code and as noted below. Test procedures shall be in full compliance with the respective NFPA codes and the equipment manufacturers’ recommendations. Provide all personnel, equipment, and materials for tests. Return trips to witness repeat acceptance tests due to failure of previous tests will be at the Contractor’s expense. The fire alarm and the fire sprinkler system installers shall submit NFPA test certificates (for fire sprinkler) and Record of Completion documents (for fire alarm) after the preliminary tests are performed and all deficiencies discovered during the preliminary testing have been corrected.

D40 1.2.2.1 Preliminary Inspections and Final Acceptance Testing

The CQC FPE shall personally witness all preliminary and final inspections of fire alarm/detection and suppression systems. Once preliminary inspections have been successfully completed, the CQC FPE shall submit a written report summarizing the results of all preliminary tests and inspections, and detailing all discrepancies discovered and not yet corrected. The QC Manager shall submit the written report from the CQC FPE, the Final Life Safety/Fire Protection Certification, and a request for formal inspection to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to the date the inspection is proposed to take place. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Fire Protection Engineer will witness formal tests and approve all systems before they are accepted. The QC manager shall provide at least 15 days advance notice to the activity Fire Inspection Office, base fire alarm technicians, and base fire sprinkler technicians of scheduled final inspections.

D40 1.2.2.2 Final Life Safety/Fire Protection Certification

The CQC FPE shall provide certification that all life safety and fire protection systems have been installed in accordance with the contract documents, approved submittals, and manufacturer's requirements. This certification shall summarize all life safety and fire protection features, and shall bear the professional seal of the CQC FPE.

D40 1.2.2.3 System Manufacturers Representatives

The systems manufacturer technical representative shall be present for the final inspection and test for the following systems: fire alarm and detection, fire pump (including driver and controller), carbon dioxide, foam generating and clean agent extinguishing.

D40 1.2.2.4 Kitchen Hood Fire Extinguishing Systems

Kitchen hood fire extinguishing systems shall contain nitrogen for the actual performance testing.

D40 1.2.2.5 Spray-Applied Fire Proofing and Fire Stopping

Engage a qualified testing and inspection agency to prepare testing and adhesion reports to test for bond strength. Test bond strength in accordance with ASTM E 736 and be found to meet the requirements in UL's Fire Resistance Directory for coating materials.

D40 1.2.2.6 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems

Complete all testing required by code and manufacturer. The FACP shall not be connected to the base fire alarm reporting system until after the preliminary test is accomplished and determined to be acceptable as described herein. The FACP shall be connected to the master box or transceiver. The fire alarm system shall be tested to ensure at least one each of an alarm signal, trouble signal (transceiver only), and supervisory signal (transceiver only) is received at the Regional Dispatch Center. Smoke detectors shall be tested using “canned” smoke unless that method is not permitted by the manufacturer. Measure the current in circuits under full load test under battery power. The system shall be placed on secondary power (i.e. battery power) for required secondary power supply standby time, and then tested under building evacuation alarm for the required secondary power supply alarm time. The CQC FPE shall observe the fire alarm system while in alarm and on secondary power. Measure actual voltage drop in all circuits. Verify that ground fault detection is active and functional. Document current and voltage test results and provide in Preliminary Test Report.

D40 1.2.2.7 Voice System Sound Survey

The Sound Level Survey shall be accomplished by the fire alarm system installer and witnessed by the CQC FPE. Coordinate test with the Fire Inspector and Base Fire Alarm Technicians. The Sound Level Survey shall document each voice speaker watt tap, obtain at least one ambient sound level reading while the building is fully occupied for each space that exceeds 500 sf, and obtain at least one fire alarm evacuation sound level reading (at any time of day and room use) for horn only for each space that exceeds 500 sf. The results of this survey shall be documented by the fire alarm installer on a separate copy of the Shop Drawings, showing the specific location where sound reading was taken with the associated survey information (speaker tap, ambient sound level, alarm sound levels), reviewed by the CQC FPE.

D40 1.2.3 Training

The contractor shall provide training for the active systems within 6 weeks of final acceptance of the systems. The training shall be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance.

D40 1.3 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Submit design submittals in accordance with Part 2 Section 01 33 10.05 20, Design Submittal Procedures, FC 1-300-09N, Navy and Marine Corps Design Procedures and UFC 3-600-10N, Fire Protection Engineering. Fire Protection construction submittals may be combined with the design submittal as a supplement. However, all requirements for both design submittals and construction submittals shall be met, including performing a CQC FPE review of the construction submittals prior to submission to the Government.

D40 1.3.1 Design Concurrence

The following features and components shall be developed with, and receive concurrence from, the Fire Inspector, Base Fire Alarm Technician, and the Base Fire Sprinkler Technician. The designers shall make contact with these people during design to obtain input and concurrence.

a. Fire Department Emergency Vehicle accessibility (including gates, road width, driving surface, and turnaround radius) to the fire department connection (FDC), post indicator valve (PIV), fire hydrant, and building per UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 1;

b. Fire hydrant locations, orientation, number/type of outlets and fittings, bollards, and paint color scheme;

c. Post Indicator Valve (PIV) location and bollards;

d. Fire department connection (FDC) location;

e. Fire sprinkler risers and riser rooms accessibility;

f. Fire extinguisher locations, types, sizes, and mounting methods;

g. Fire alarm equipment locations, including, but not limited to, the fire alarm control panels, voice panels, amplifiers, batteries, NAC power supplies, terminal cabinets, and similar equipment.

h. Remote annunciator requirement, type, location, configuration, and information provided.

i. Address or zone labels and information provided.

j. Fire Alarm Input/Output requirements including those for duct smoke detectors and sprinkler low air pressure switches.

k. Pre-recorded voice announcement wording and sound.

l. Key control (Knox) box location and types of keys to access fire protection equipment including fire alarm panels, fire alarm pull stations, and doors to room where fire protection equipment is located;

m. Resolution of issues with pre-existing fire prevention deficiencies inside the project area.

D40 1.3.2 Fire Protection Design Analysis

D40 1.3.2.1 Format

The CQC FPE shall prepare the Fire Protection Design Analysis to address the specific fire protection requirements of the project as detailed in UFC 3-600-01. The Fire Protection Design Analysis shall be summarized separately from other disciplines.

D40 1.3.2.2 Storage Analysis Include within the Fire Protection Design Analysis complete storage parameters that the fire suppression system design is based on. Information shall include, but not be limited to, the type and quantity of stored material, storage container type, storage configurations and arrangements, and storage heights.

D40 1.3.2.3 Hazards Analysis Include within the Fire Protection Design Analysis complete hazards analysis that the life safety features and fire protection system design is based on.

D40 1.3.2.4 Discharge Analysis Include fire suppression discharge requirements and methodology of how the fire suppression design densities were selected.

D40 1.3.2.5 Analysis Submittal Schedule The initial Fire Protection Design Analysis shall be submitted with the first Design Submittal, shall be further developed and refined at each submittal, and shall be complete by the 100% Design Submittal.

D40 1.3.3 A-E Design Drawings

D40 1.3.3.1 General

The A-E design drawings shall address the specific fire protection requirements of the project, and shall be detailed sufficiently to ensure that all government standard, industry standard, and contract requirements are met. U.S. state-licensed Professional Engineers and/or Registered Architects knowledgeable in fire protection and Life Safety Code requirements shall prepare the fire protection and life safety A-E design drawings. The CQC FPE may, but is not required to, prepare these design drawings.

D40 1.3.3.2 Facility Site Drawings

Provide sufficient detail to show separation distance requirements from adjacent structures and fire department access requirements.

D40 1.3.3.3 Utility Site Drawings

Show fire protection systems (both new and existing) including fire alarm reporting system equipment and circuits (master boxes, base loop, etc.); water distribution system components and mains supplying the fire protection system; fire main entrance to the building; fire hydrant locations; water shut-off valves; and post indicator valves.

D40 1.3.3.4 Floor Plan Drawings

Identify high hazard contents areas and areas of higher hazard than the general occupancy as defined by IBC and NFPA; locations and limits of all hazardous areas as defined in NFPA 70; locations and rating of fire and smoke rated walls, partitions, and barriers; floor/ceiling and ceiling/roof fire rated assemblies; fire and/or smoke rated doors and windows; fire/smoke rated dampers; the UL number of fire and/or smoke rated walls, barriers, partitions, floor/ceiling assemblies, and roof/ceiling assemblies; location of Key Control Box; location and method of mounting fire extinguishers.

D40 1.3.3.5 Life Safety Plan Drawings

Show graphically on floor plans that the design meets the limits of maximum permitted travel distance, egress capacity, common path of travel, and dead end corridor length. Show means of egress signage, means of egress illumination, interior finish, areas of refuge, and door hold-open devices.

D40 1.3.3.6 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Drawings

Show the locations of fire alarm transceivers or master boxes, control panels and auxiliary panels where required. Identify the type of systems (addressable vs. conventional). Identify the class of circuits (Class A vs. Class B). Identify any areas that may have high sound levels (over 105 dBa) that could impair audibility. Identify locations of all notification appliances and initiating devices. Identify candela ratings, decibel levels, and wattage for notification appliances. Identify power supply circuits for the control panels. Identify interconnections with elevator controls, air handling equipment, emergency power off circuits, fire/smoke dampers, smoke management systems, stairwell pressurization systems, water flow electric bell, etc. Provide input/output matrix. It is not necessary to show details required for a shop drawing submittal (such as conduit runs, conduit sizes, wire sizes, wire color coding, and wire counts) on the A-E design drawings.

D40 1.3.4 Design Specifications

The CQC FPE shall utilize Uniform Facility Guide Specification (UFGS) sections for the project specification, and shall submit the edited specification sections as a part of the design submittal for the project. The specifications shall (1) utilize the UFGS specification wording and requirements, (2) delete only portions of the UFGS specification that are not applicable to the project, (3) edit only the bracketed choices that are within the UFGS specification text, (4) edit blank bracketed options to include requirements that exercise prudence and adherence to acceptable industry standards, and (5) comply with the directions, directives, and requirements of all UFGS Criteria Notes. The UFGS Criteria Notes are typically bordered on the top and bottom by a line of asterisks to highlight their location.

D40 1.3.5 Final FPE Design Certification Letter

The CQC FPE shall review the Final Design for technical content and certify in writing that an overall Fire Protection Engineering review has been accomplished of the Final Design, and to the best of his/her knowledge and based on the information received, that the Design is in general conformance with all applicable Code criteria and contract requirements related to active and passive life safety and fire protection. This certification letter shall be submitted with the Final Design submission.

NOTE: NAVFAC has made every effort to use commercial standards in the PTS sections. This PTS section is designed to only use commercial standards. If project requirements dictate the use of a UFGS sections as a standard, add a paragraph here listing the required UFGS section. State in the paragraph that the DOR must edit this UFGS section in accordance with PTS Z10 and submit it as a part of the design submittal.

D40 1.4 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

Submit construction submittals in accordance with Part 2 Section 01 33 00.05 20, Construction Submittal Procedures . Submit for approval to the CQC FPE, construction submittals, product data, manufacturer's information, shop drawings, and test reports on all materials and systems installed in the project, unless the CQC FPE designates submittal for QC approval. Refer to Part 2 Section 01 33 00.05 20 for the list of construction submittals reserved for Government Approval and Government Surveillance.

In addition, the CQC FPE must approve the following construction submittals as a minimum:

All fire protection engineering submittals including:

a. Shop Drawings. Provide shop drawings for all systems.

b. Product Data. Provide product data for all equipment.

c. Design Data. Provide design data for all system calculations.

d. Test Reports

e. Certificates

D40 1.4.1 Spray Applied Fireproofing Submittals

a. Product Data: Submit data on proposed fireproofing material identifying performance characteristics of fireproofing material. Data shall include recommended application requirements and indicate thickness of fireproofing that must be applied to achieve each required fire rating. Include UL or FM listing.

b. Certificates: Submit manufacturer's certification that each listed installer is qualified and trained to install the specified fireproofing. Submit evidence that each fireproofing installer has had a minimum of three years of experience in installing the specified type of fireproofing.

D40 1.4.2 Firestopping Submittals

a. Shop Drawings: Submit detail drawings including manufacturer's descriptive data, typical details conforming to UL Fire Resist Dir or other details certified by another nationally recognized testing laboratory, installation instructions or UL listing details for a firestopping assembly in lieu of fire-test data or report. For those firestop applications for which no UL tested system is available through a manufacturer, a manufacturer's engineering judgment, derived from similar UL system designs or other tests, shall be submitted for review and approval prior to installation. Submittal shall indicate the firestopping material to be provided for each type of application. When more than a total of five penetrations and/or construction joints are to receive firestopping, provide drawings that indicate location, "F" and "T" ratings, and type of application.

b. Material Certificates: Submit certificates attesting that firestopping material complies with the specified requirements. In lieu of certificates, drawings showing UL classified materials as part of a tested assembly may be provided. Drawings showing evidence of testing by an alternate nationally recognized independent laboratory may be substituted.

c. Installer Qualifications: Submit documentation of training and experience.

d. Inspection Certificates: Submit manufacturer's representative certification stating that firestopping work has been inspected and found to be applied according to the manufacturer's recommendations and the specified requirements.

D40 1.4.3 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Submittals

a. Shop Drawings: Prepare detailed Shop Drawings as described in NFPA 72 Annex A “Shop Drawings” and as described herein, drawn to a scale not less than 1/8 inch scale. Provide point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for electrical field connections in the system, including interconnections between the equipment or systems that are supervised or controlled by the system. Diagrams shall show connections from field devices to the control panel and auxiliary panels, initiating circuits, switches, relays and terminals. Provide plan view drawings showing control panels, initiation device and notification appliance locations, terminal cabinet locations, junction boxes, conduit routing, wire counts, circuit identification in each conduit, and circuit layouts for all floors. Show wire size and color code schedule. Identify the locations of end of line resistors. Identify circuits for power supply to control panels. Show a complete description of the system operation in input/output matrix format. Identify device addresses (if addressable system is designed). Provide complete riser diagrams indicating the wiring sequence of devices and their connections to the control equipment. Show candela rating of each visible notification appliance. Show locations and connections to auxiliary control devices such as dampers, shunt trip breakers for equipment shut down, and electromagnetic door hold-open devices. Provide detailed drawings of remote annunciators. Include parts and equipment data, in table format on the drawings, showing manufacturer's name, model, and catalog numbers for equipment and components.

b. Product Data: Including, but not limited to, Fire alarm control panel (FACP), Terminal cabinets, Manual stations, Batteries, Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Notification appliances, Addressable interface devices, annunciator panels, relay modules, monitor modules, Amplifiers, Tone generators, Digitized voice generators, Firefighter telephones, Electromagnetic door holders, NAC panels, Radio transmitters, radio transceivers, Master fire alarm boxes, Master box pedestals, and Master box location lights.

c. Smoke Detector Cross-listing Data: Submit copies of UL listing or FM approval data showing compatibility of the smoke detector model being provided with the control panel being provided.

d. Battery calculations: Submit calculations for the new work specified herein to substantiate that the battery capacity exceeds supervisory and alarm power requirements. Ampere-hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

e. Circuit calculations: Show comparison of the power requirements per zone versus the control panel power output per zone in both the standby and alarm modes. Show comparison of the notification appliance circuit alarm power requirements with the rated circuit power output. Provide calculations for each circuit to substantiate there is at least 25 percent spare capacity for notification appliances and 25 percent spare capacity for initiating devices, or as specified for voice circuits. Annotate data for each circuit on the shop drawings.

f. Amplifier and voice circuit calculations: Show that the amplifiers and voice circuits have sufficient capacity to simultaneously drive speakers at their 1/2 watt tap plus 50 percent spare capacity, or as designed plus 50 percent capacity, whichever produces the higher requirement. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

g. Certificates: NFPA 72 “Inspection and Testing Form”.

D4010 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS

D401001 FIRE ALARM DISTRIBUTION

D401001 1.1 REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS

Remote annunciators must have a minimum 80 character alphanumeric display with alarm acknowledge, alarm silence, and reset functions. Provide an alphanumeric fire alarm remote annunciator (FARA) if required by the Fire Inspector, and as directed by Contracting Officer. The location shall be selected with concurrence from the Fire Inspector, Fire Alarm Technician, and the Building Facility Manager. FARA installed on the exterior of the building shall be installed in a heated and weatherproof enclosure.

D401001 1.2 TRANSMITTED SIGNALS

Provide the following signals to be sent to the Regional Dispatch Center:

a. Sprinkler Water Flow

b. Smoke Detector

c. Manual Pull Station

d. Supervisory (i.e., valve tamper switch, fire pump loss of power, fire pump phase reversal)

e. Duct Smoke Detector

f. Fire Pump Running

g. Sleeping Room Smoke Detector

D401001 1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The combination fire alarm/mass notification system shall be an addressable system with Class A and B wiring.

The fire alarm annunciation shall be a voice system. Provide speakers throughout the building. Pre-recorded voice messages shall be provided and enabled. FACP shall incorporate a spare automatic backup amplifier equal to the largest individual amplifier.

System battery capacity shall be 48 hours of standby and 15 minutes of alarm.

Combination fire alarm control panel/radio transceiver shall be compatible with the existing base reporting system, which is manufactured by Monaco Enterprises.

Provide at least 25 percent spare capacity for notification appliances and 25 percent spare capacity for initiating devices.

Provide at least 50 percent spare capacity for voice notification appliances (speakers). Speakers shall be multiple tap units, spaced so that the speaker does not need to be tapped higher than 0.5W to meet audibility and intelligibility requirements.

Amplifier circuits shall be loaded to no more than 70% 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, and as specified elsewhere in the performance specification. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

The fire alarm control panel, voice panel, amplifiers, batteries, NAC power supplies, terminal cabinets, and similar equipment shall be located in readily accessible locations, and not inside a secure or limited access area.

D401001 1.4 CONTROL PANEL BYPASS CAPABILITY

Provide the following bypass capabilities. Operation of the bypass shall cause system trouble signals to initiate. Bypass shall be pre-programmed switches, and shall accomplished easily and without having to alter programming or disconnect wiring.

a. Bypass to disable automatic fan shutdown capabilities.

b. Bypass to disable all notification circuits.

c. Bypass to disable Master Box or Transceiver sending a signal.

d. Bypass to disable automatic door hold-opens release.

e. Bypass to disable pre-action and gaseous extinguishing systems from activating building evacuation alarm.

D401001 1.5 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

Install audible/visual notification appliances throughout all areas of the building, regardless of occupancy or room usage.

Install audible/visual notification appliances in each sleeping room (including Duty Rooms).

All audio, visual, and audio/visual notification appliances on the same circuit shall be from the same manufacturer.

All new audible alarms shall be Temporal-3 throughout the building.

D401001 1.6 MANUAL PULL STATIONS

Provide manual pull stations at each stairwell entrance on every floor, at each exterior exit, and as required per NFPA 101 and NFPA 72. Do not use break glass front stations. Install listed tamper resistant protective covers where applicable.

D401001 1.7 SPOT SMOKE DETECTORS

Provide photoelectric type where required with built-in continuous sensitivity self-adjustment. Detectors shall have twist lock base with wiring connections made in the base. "Baseless" smoke detectors are not acceptable.

Provide supervised, photoelectric, addressable smoke sensors with addressable sounder bases throughout each separate living/sleeping suite, connected to and supervised by the FACP. Bathrooms and kitchens do not require smoke sensors and sounder bases. The suite smoke sensor sounder bases shall be programmed such that only the sounder bases in the suite where the alarm originated from will sound (i.e. not the entire building). The suite sounder bases shall not be programmed to sound on alarms originating from non-suite areas such as from the fire sprinkler riser, manual pull stations, smoke sensor above the FACP, etc. 520 Hz speakers and 520Hz speaker/strobes shall be provided in suites to provide voice evacuation messages on alarms originating from non-suite areas. The suite smoke sensors and sounder bases shall be self-restoring, and the FACP shall not require a reset to restore the suite smoke sensors and sounder bases when an alarm originates from within a suite. When a suite smoke sensor senses smoke, it shall cause a non-latching supervisory signal at the FACP but shall not cause an alarm signal to be transmitted to the Fire Department. When a suite smoke sensor is removed from its sounder base, it shall cause a latching trouble signal at the FACP but shall not cause an alarm signal to be transmitted to the Fire Department. All supervisory signals and trouble signals shall be logged at the FACP.

D401001 1.8 DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS

Provide photoelectric type in air-handling units where required by NFPA 90A. A remote alarm station, including an indicator light and a remote test feature, shall be provided for each duct smoke detector located more than 10 ft above the finished floor. The location of each remote alarm station shall be acceptable to the AHJ and shall be clearly labeled to indicate the address of the detector, the air-handling unit associated with the detector, and whether the detector monitors supply air or return air.

D401001 1.9 HEAT DETECTORS

For conventional fire alarm systems provide rate-compensated heat detectors. For addressable fire alarm systems provide addressable heat detectors.

D401001 1.10 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

Provide UL 2075 listed 4-wire system-monitored carbon monoxide detectors monitored by addressable monitor modules. Do not provide addressable carbon monoxide detectors, addressable multi-sensor detectors, or addressable multi-criteria detectors.

D401001 1.11 TAMPER SWITCHES FOR VALVE SUPERVISION

Valve supervision shall be accomplished via tamper switches.

D401001 1.12 INTERFACE TO THE BASE WIDE MASS NOTIFICATION NETWORK

Provide a Federal Signal Ultra-Voice Indoor Controller, Model UVRI-B, and a suitable antenna to allow the base wide Federal Signal System to communicate and distribute secure digital wireless messages through its network of field transceivers to voice capable combination fire alarm/mass notification system panels. Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, no other equipment will be acceptable.

D401001 1.13 CODED MASTER BOXES

The equipment shall match the existing station reporting system, and shall be compatible with existing McCullough Loop Base system. Provide master fire alarm boxes of the coded, positive non-interfering type with succession features having a local energy type auxiliary tripping device. Boxes shall be of the prewound, open-door pull-lever type. Mechanism shall be housed in a weatherproof cottage shell housing with metallic bronze or nickel-alloy or rigid plastic code number plate mounted on the exterior face of the cottage shell. Operation of the actuating pull-lever shall cause the box to transmit four complete rounds of code. Driving springs shall have the capability to transmit not less than 8 complete four round groups of code before being rewound. Boxes shall be designed for operation at 100 milliamperes and shall be capable of full operation between 70 and 120 milliamperes DC line current. All parts of the signaling mechanism shall be metallic, shall be plated or treated to resist rust and corrosion, and shall be enclosed in a dust tight. Boxes shall have the ability to transmit signals through ground to overcome an open circuit. Activation of box when a single open fault is present on exterior fire alarm circuit shall cause box to transmit four complete code rounds via box earth ground connection. Box mechanism shall be capable of transmitting signals at varying rates of speed ranging from electrical impulses at 3 1/4 second intervals to 1/4 second intervals and shall be field adjustable to any speed within this range. Each box shall have a manual signaling key, silent test device and box shunt device. Box code shall be as directed by the Contracting Officer. Box shall be pedestal-mounted with center of box 5 feet above grade. Mounting bolts, brackets, and fastenings shall be copper alloy or cadmium or zinc-coated steel. Transmitter housing shall be finished in gloss red enamel. Housing shall have a reflective, highly visible label imprinted with the word "FIRE" in minimum 2 inch block characters on both sides of the box.

D401001 1.14 MASTER BOX FIRE ALARM REPORTING LOOP CABLE

Install conductor in 1-inch conduit, in a continuous unbroken run to nearest McCullough Loop connection point.

Splices made with 3M Scotch Cast Connections (Plastic Mold - Solid Epoxy) In the communication manhole, leave 30-ft of cable slack to be coordinated with government for splicing to existing fire alarm loop.

D401001 1.15 MASTER BOX GROUND RODS

Ground each master box by connection from the grounding terminal connection of the box to either a driven ground rod or a buried, metallic water pipe. Ground rods shall be the sectional type, copper-encased steel, with a minimum diameter of 3/4 inch and a total length of 10 feet conforming to UL 467. The rods shall have a hard, clean, smooth, continuous copper surface throughout the length of the rod. The copper shall have a minimum wall thickness of 0.013 inch at any point on the rod. Ground rods shall not protrude more than 3 inches above grade. Connect Master Box to ground rod using #10 AWG bare copper wire.

D401001 1.16 MASTER BOX LOCATION LIGHTS

Provide a vaportight type fixture constructed of a cast aluminum housing and unbreakable, heat resistant, threaded ruby globe. Support light with 12 mm 1/2 inch minimum galvanized steel conduit screwed into the hub on the top of the master box. Locate light approximately one foot above the master box. Mount light in pendant position. Mount a red light above the Master Box with a 40W LED bulb, with power supplied from the same circuit as the fire alarm control panel.

D401001 1.17 MASTER BOX PEDESTALS

Provide pedestal constructed of galvanized sheet metal with heavy cast iron base, designed to support the fire alarm box and location light. The shaft shall be rectangular in cross section with a hollow compartment inside, readily accessible and containing facilities for installing cable terminals. Such facilities shall be capable of mounting no less than ten two-point terminals. The pedestal shall have a suitable red and white finish of the same shades as those used for the fire alarm boxes.

D401001 1.18 MASTER BOX SUPERVISION

Install a city tie module to supervise the Master Box.

D401001 1.19 DDC/ICS/SCADA CONNECTION

If the building has a Industrial Control System (ICS), or similar building monitoring system, to monitor and/or control Electricity, Water, Natural Gas, HVAC, Lighting, etc., connect the fire alarm system to the ICS system for Fire Alarm monitoring only.

Provide pairs of #18 THHN insulated, unshielded, solid conductor, copper wires to interface between fire alarm system Form C common trouble contacts (and Form C common supervisory contacts when applicable) and appropriate inputs on DDC Controllers that are part of the Industrial Control System.

D401001 1.20 WIRING

All wiring shall be in metallic conduit. Conceal conduit in finished areas. "T" tap connections are not acceptable. Pull all conductors splice free. All control panels shall be dressed out in a professional manner with all wires running in the vertical or horizontal plane, cut to exact length (with no more than 8-inches of additional length to aid in maintenance and installation), making all turns at 90 degree angles, and tightly bundled and wire wrapped. Seal conduit to control panel against water spray where it enters the top of control panel cabinet. Provide panel in a manufacturer’s NEMA 4 enclosure for panels subject to water spray/runoff and/or located in damp/dirty locations or relocate to a suitable dry location at the direction of the Contracting Officer. Identify all wires at termination points. Control panel ground fault indicator functions shall be enabled and all wiring shall be demonstrated by testing to be free of ground faults.

D401001 1.21 KEYS

Keys and locks for equipment shall be identical. Provide not less than six keys of each type required. Procure keys and locks from the government or government representative locksmith at Contractor’s expense. Keys shall be as specified by Contracting Officer.

Bremerton: All fire alarm system locks shall be keyed to CAT-60. Key and locksets on doors to rooms that contain the fire alarm control panel and/or the fire sprinkler riser shall be keyed to Best FP-1.

Bangor: All fire alarm system locks shall be provided with Best locksets that will accept a Best TCBC-1 key.

Whidbey: All fire alarm system locks shall be provided with CAT 415A Monaco key lock.

Keyport and Indian Island: All fire alarm system locks shall be keyed to Best lockset SXE.

D401001 1.22 INPUT/OUTPUT MATRIX

Obtain Fire Inspector input and concurrence on the Fire Alarm input/output matrix. Concur with the Fire Inspector to determine whether duct smoke detectors shall cause an evacuation alarm or a supervisory alarm.

D401001 1.23 IDENTIFICATION

All new and existing fire alarm system J-boxes shall be painted red and annotated “FA” on the cover. All new mass notification system J-boxes shall be identified by permanently annotating “MNS” on the cover. All new and existing combination fire alarm and mass notification system J-boxes shall be painted red and be annotated with “MNS and FA” on the cover.

All addressable devices shall be clearly labeled with the device address in a readily visible location directly on the device and also on the detector bases.

All conventional devices shall be clearly labeled with the zone address in a readily visible location directly on the device and also on the detector bases.

Conduit, junction/back boxes, covers, and couplings shall be identified per UFC 3-600-01, 9-18.9.7.

D401001 1.24 SPARE PARTS

Provide minimum 10% spare parts in factory-sealed packaging of the following items: manual stations, smoke and heat detectors and smoke detector bases, audible/visual devices, visual devices, relay modules, and monitor modules.

D401001 1.25 PROGRAMMING

After all software control and data file changes have been programmed into the FACP, hard copy records of the software shall be provided to the Contracting Officer, with a complete program printout including input/output addresses. Coordinate with the Base Fire Alarm Technicians and provide an electronic copy of all program software, an electronic copy of programming software, and a list of system passwords. Provide access to firmware upgrades and all proprietary download cables and connectors necessary to interface the FACP to a laptop PC. Provide access for the base fire alarm technicians to all programming training courses required by the FACP manufacturer for certification.

D401001 1.26 TRAINING

Four hours of operational training shall be provided for the fire alarm technicians, and two hours of operational training shall be provided for Fire Department personnel.

D401001 1.27 EXISTING EQUIPMENT

All operable, existing fire alarm equipment that is removed by the contractor shall be turned over to the Government for future spare parts, as determined and coordinated with Base Fire Alarm Technician.

D401001 1.28 POWER

Power and surge protection devices shall be provided per UFC 3-600-01, 9-18.11, as amended by SOW paragraph 2.3.

For disconnecting power supplies, provide listed control relays located within 3 feet (915 mm) of the shunt trip breaker. Operation of relay must be controlled by a listed fire alarm control unit. Relay must function within the voltage and current limitations of the fire alarm control unit. Relay contacts must be listed for the connected load.

D4020 FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SUPPLY AND EQUIPMENT

D402001 FIRE PROTECTION WATER PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

D402001 1.1 WATER SUPPLY INFORMATION

The design point of connection to the existing water supply shall require the approval of the Contracting Officer. Underground water mains serving both fire hydrants and fire sprinkler systems shall be a minimum of 8-inch diameter. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all water supply information necessary to design the fire suppression systems, including drawing and records research, field investigation, and conducting water flow tests on the existing water supply system after contract award prior to any design submissions in order to determine the adequacy of the available water supply for the expected demands. Testing shall be conducted under the supervision of the Contracting Officer. Tests shall be documented in accordance with NFPA 291. Sketches shall be provided to show location of test hydrants, water distribution system, building location, etc. The water supply test results, sketches, and calculations shall be provided in the Fire Protection Design Analysis.

D402001 1.2 HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS

Sprinkler system design area and design density shall meet UFC 3-600-01.

D402001 1.3 FIRE HYDRANTS

Provide where required per Code and Criteria. Provide a 5” storz fitting on each fire hydrant pumper connection.

D402001 1.4 POST INDICATOR VALVES (PIV)

Install PIV and monitor via lock (do not install a tamper switch), unless otherwise directed by Contracting Officer via Fire Inspector input and concurrence.

D402001 1.5 FIRE PUMPING SYSTEM

Provide UL Listed or FM Approved [horizontal] [vertical] split-case [centrifugal] or [vertical shaft turbine-type], [diesel] [electric] driven fire pumps. Pumps and controllers shall not be exposed to exterior conditions and shall be protected from freezing conditions. Provide individual sensing lines of a minimum 1/2 inch, hard-drawn copper tubing or brass pipe for each individual fire pump. Maximum speed of drivers shall be 2,300 rpm.

D402001 1.5.1 Fire Pumping System Sequence of Operations Pumps shall start manually or automatically upon loss of system pressure. Pumps shall continue to run until shutdown manually. Include run timers to permit easy field conversion to automatic shutdown operation.