GRBA_Fire_Detection_and_Notification_System_Specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE

DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

OF A

FIRE DETECTION

SUPRESSION

AND

NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

AT

LEHMAN CAVE VISITOR CENTER

GREAT BASIN NATIONAL PARK

BAKER, NV

July 2014

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Great Basin National Park (GRBA, or the Park) is soliciting for the design and installation of a fire suppression system for the Lehman Cave Visitor Center

(LCVC), Baker, Nevada 89311.

1.2 BACKGROUND

2 The Visitor Center Building is 10,186 square feet, and houses Park administrative offices, a front counter, books & gifts area, static exhibits, small theater

(approximate 25-seat capacity), projection room, front desk, storage & maintenance rooms and contracted food-concessions, and exterior-access bathrooms. Square footage does not include front and rear exterior patios, trails, or courtyards (GRBA FMSS location #77272)

GRBA’s aging visitor facility that has been remodeled several times since it was originally constructed in 1966. None of these re-models substantially addressed the issue of visitor safety in the form of a coordinated and unified fire detection/suppression/notification system. As a part of that effort, a detection, notification, and suppression system is needed that meets the needs of the GRBA

LCVC.

The Park has acquired funding through the BLM’s Capital Improvement program of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA), and is prepared to move forward with this project in a timely manner.

1.3 CONTACTS

□ Marc Chapelle, Landscape Architect & GRBA SNPLMA Program

Manager/COR

775-234-7532 (marc_chapelle@nps.gov)

□ Tammie Henderson, Chief Ranger, GRBA

775-234-7580 (Tammie_henderson@nps.gov)

□ Curtis Troutt, Pacific West Region Structural Fire Management Officer

415-623-2182 (curtis_troutt@nps.gov)

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in this section and in Part 2.2 of this scope of work.

B. The NPS will require at least 20 working days to review each submittal.

C. A maximum of two submittal reviews will be performed by the contractor, at the 50% CD design stage, and at the 100% CD design stage.

D. A proposed timeline (see 1.10 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, E. Period of

Performance) for tasks outlined below.

1.5 SPECIAL PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor, through site visits and best practices, shall ensure that all work is performed with extreme care to avoid damage to existing materials to remain or materials to be removed and reinstalled.

B. The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) is the National Park Service (NPS)

Regional Structural Fire Management Officer.

C. All “hot work” (i.e. grinding, smelting, brazing, torching, or work which requires open flame or produces sparks, brands, slag or embers) shall be done in accordance with the provisions of the NPS Hot Work Permit Program, and only under the authority the COR. The Contractor must possess a signed and valid NPS

Hot Work Permit (available through the on-site point of contact), whenever any hot work is required.

D. Work shall take place during normal business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by the Park.

E. The contractor will be responsible for the demolition and removal of the existing fire alarm (FA) system. Disposal of components shall comply with all

State and local requirements.

F. The preparation, installation, and clean up of all UL Listed through-penetration firestop assemblies needed as a result of this work shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be coordinated with the COR and the Park.

1.6 MINIMAL DAMAGE

A. It is the intent of the NPS to maintain the historic and non-historic finishes and materials with “minimal damage” due to work resulting from design parameters and construction requirements of this scope of work.

B. Minimal damage is defined as removal and replacement with the same removed material without discernible damage to the material or no more than one small hole that is less than 2 inch square in any one foot square area.

C. Where possible the Contractor shall use existing and abandoned penetrations, i.e. for light fixture and electrical junction boxes, for the installation of conduit and wiring.

D. All conduit and wiring shall be run concealed except where otherwise expressly allowed by the COR or his designee.

1.7 COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Park for all work affecting NPS staff, visitors, or other contractors.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All drawings, design work, construction/installation, and acceptance testing shall comply with the applicable requirements of the National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA) and other applicable codes as outlined below. The standards listed, as well as all other applicable codes, standards, and good engineering practices, shall be used as "minimum" design and installation standards and guidance.

1. NFPA 70 - 2011 (National Electrical Code)

2. NFPA 72 - 2010 (National Fire Alarm Code)

3. NFPA 101 - 2012 (Life Safety Code)

4. The International Building Code (IBC), 2012 edition.

5. International Fire Code (IFC), 2012 edition

6 . UL 1971, Standard for Safety Signaling Devices for the Hearing

Impaired, 1995 edition.

7. UL 38, Standard for Safety Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes for

Use with Fire Protection Signaling Systems, 2001 edition.

8. UL 268, Standard for Safety Standard for Smoke Detectors for

Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 2002 edition.

9. UL 521, Standard for Safety Heat Detectors for Fire Protection

Signaling Systems, 1994 edition.

10. UL 864, Standard for Safety Standard for Control Units for Fire

Protective Signaling Systems, 1996 edition.

11. UL 2166 - Standard for Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishing

System Units

B. Qualifications:

1. Company specializing in the design and installation of FA systems in the

State of Nevada.

Experience: Continuously designed and installed FA systems in the

State of Nevada for the past five years.

Designer: Registered professional fire protection engineer in the

State of Nevada, or a NICET Level 3 Fire Alarm System Layout

Technician.

Labor/Install: Experience in installing FA systems in historic structures.

1.9 HARDWARE MANUFACTURER

The system hardware shall be Notifier, or approved equal.

The name of the manufacturer shall appear on all major components.

All devices, components and equipment shall be the products of the same manufacturer, except were approved by the AHJ.

1.10 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor will conduct a site inspection of the facility and provide a proposal for the design/build of a fully addressable fire detection and notification system (FA system).

B. Though this scope of work provides details about various aspects of this project the Contractor is required to base deconstruction/demolition, design and installation parameters and needs on site conditions found during the site survey and not solely on this document.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, and management necessary to perform design and construction services for the installation, alteration, repair, replacement, upgrade, calibration, programming, inspection, testing, and other related services for the FA system specified herein

D. Work performed pursuant to this scope of work by the Contractor shall be complete in every respect, resulting in systems installed entirely in accordance with these scope of works, referenced codes, standards, manufacturer's recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (ULI) listings.

E. No deviations from this scope of work shall be made without written authorization from the Contracting Officer or his/her designee.

F. The Contractor shall exercise “good housekeeping” during the installation, and minimize stockpiling materials in high visibility areas.

G. The FA system shall be designed and installed in accordance with applicable codes, as specified in this scope of work, and other project requirements. The systems shall be complete in all respects, Contractor tested, and fully operational, prior to final acceptance testing.

H. The component performance requirements for the FA system will be determined by a review of construction drawing submittals and by field inspection. Compliance review shall be performed by the AHJ, or his designee.

I. Compliance review is to verify that the design/build contractor is providing systems, products, and/or materials that will satisfy the stated criteria. This review shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

J. Design documents will show the placement of all equipment to be installed by the contractor as well as other work associated with the installation of this system.

K. The Contractor shall be capable of and required to provide on-site service, upon demand, during the first year Warranty period. Service shall be provided within 24 - 48 hours after notification. All repairs shall be completed within 72 hours after notification.

L. Period of Performance: Contractor shall submit a proposed timeline for all work necessary to perform design and install tasks as outlined in PART 2-Design

& Installation, PART 3-System Design, and PART 4-Close-out (Inspection &

Acceptance), sections below.

1.11 CONFLICTS

Where the applicable codes and standards differ, the more stringent requirement shall be applied. Where codes and standards conflict the Contractor shall address the conflict in writing (e-mail, fax, or letter) to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to action.

PART 2 – DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

2.1 GENERAL

Provide all components, appliances, and appurtenances for a fully addressable FA system. System shall be designed and installed in accordance with applicable codes, as specified in this scope of work, and other project requirements. The system shall be complete in all respects,

2.2 SUBMITTALS (Drawings and Manufacturer’s Cut Sheets/Data)

A. The Contractor shall submit a detailed equipment list, identifying types, models and quantities of all materials, devices and equipment proposed. This submittal shall include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models of all equipment, appliances, devices, materials (including fire stopping), and conductors and cable proposed. Evidence of UL listings and local approvals, if required, shall be submitted with the data sheets.

B. The proposed products shall be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means when a data sheet shows more than one product.

C. The Contractor shall submit drawings, calculations and system components data sheets to the AHJ for approval before commencing installation.

D. The final draft drawing submitted to the AHJ for approval shall bear the stamp of a certified and active Fire Protection Engineer, or a NICET Level 3 Fire

Alarm Technician. The stamp shall include the signee’s license number and date of expiration.

E. The Contractor shall submit the following design information and drawings for approval prior to commencing work on this project:

Installation layout drawings detailing the quantity, location, and marking of all system components, including, but not limited to detectors, notification appliances, monitor modules, circuits and conduits, manual pull stations. Drawings shall show both new and existing devices to remain.

For multistory buildings separate drawings shall be provided for each level.

Drawings shall show the method(s) used for detector mounting.

A complete sequence of operation (input/output matrix), shall be submitted detailing all initiation protocols (alarm, supervisory, and trouble signal), to include remote signaling.

F. Construction drawings shall be submitted at the 50% CD and 100% CD phase.

G. All construction and shop (as-built) drawings shall become the property of the Government at the completion of the project.

2.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

As-built (shop) drawings shall contain the following information:

1. Actual location and type of all equipment and devices on floor plans, including the actual matrix of operation.

2. A riser diagram, showing the actual types and quantities of devices on each circuit.

3. Symbols conforming to NFPA 170.

4. A legend for all symbols used.

5. Scale used, North indication, and match lines (if applicable).

6. Conductor and conduit identity, end of line devices, risers, conduit, junction, and pull boxes.

7. A schedule showing the number, type, and size of all conductors and conduit used.

8. Device address or zone and device number for each device.

9. Identification labels, numbers, and references for all conductors.

10. Identification labels, numbers, and references for all junction/splice boxes.

11. Details of all terminations in floor terminal boxes, field devices, and panels as installed.

12. Actual conduit routing as installed.

13. Location and connection of AC power disconnecting means.

14. A matrix of operation in graphical form for the FA system control panel. The matrix will show all alarm and supervisory input devices on the left side and all possible indications of the fire alarm system across the top.

2.4 DOCUMENTATION

Reserved (see 5.5 below)

PART 3 – FIRE DETECTION AND NOTIFCATION SYSTEM DESIGN

3.1 SYSTEM DESIGN

A. This section specifies design parameters for the design/build of a non-proprietary FA system, including the requirements for system components typical of those below.

Alarm Initiating devices (smoke & heat detectors, manual fire alarm boxes).

Notification appliances.

Control and monitor relays or modules.

Documentation.

3.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. All equipment and system components furnished and installed shall be new and listed for their intended use. The equipment and system components shall be installed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards, the manufacturers' recommendations and within the limitations of the applicable listings.

B. SYSTEM DEVICES

1. Interface Modules: Shall be provided as required to affect fire and life safety functions and supervise/monitor other systems. All input/output interface modules shall be suitably rated for voltage and current they monitor or control.

2. Initiating Devices

Signal Transmission: Shall be by copper wire or fiber optic only.

Aluminum conductors shall not be used.

Smoke Detectors: Addressable multi-sensor smoke detectors that can be programmed to use a combination of smoke, heat, and time for specific applications.

Heat Detectors: Where required by code, shall be selected to operate at a temperature no less than 11 C (20 F) above the maximum expected ambient temperature.

Bases, Smoke and Heat Detectors: Shall be programmable through the use of switches on the base or detector. Separate programming units shall not be used.

Manual fire alarm boxes: Shall be of the addressable type and shall be single action and red in color.

3. Notification Appliances

Visible notification appliances shall be UL1971 compliant and synchronized on each circuit. Visible notification appliances shall be multi-candela adjustable, red in color, and labeled “FIRE” with white letters.

Audible notification appliances shall be ULI listed horns and shall be red in color.

4. New Conductors

Low Voltage System Wiring: Shall be installed as required by

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 760 and as follows:

Initiating device circuits and signaling line circuits shall be wired using a minimum 18 AWG (1 mm), maximum 16 AWG (1.5 mm).

Notification appliance circuits shall be wired using a minimum 14

AWG (1.9 mm), maximum 12 AWG (2.3 mm).

All conductors shall be solid Copper. Stranded conductors shall not be used, unless specifically approved in writing by the AHJ.

Notification appliance circuit conductors shall be sized so that voltage drop does not exceed 10% of nominal circuit voltage (i.e.

strobe circuits).

Surge suppression for all metallic circuits shall be provided where exiting and entering any structure, connected prior to any system devices within the structure.

Only Types FPL, FPLR, or FPLP cables shall be used.

All conductors and conduit shall be suitable for the environment in which they are installed.

C. EXECUTION

1. Obtain approval of system design from COR prior to installation. Do not begin installation without approval.

2. Installation shall comply with NFPA Standards referenced in Part 1 of this Scope of work Section.

3. Drawings: The Contractor shall maintain accurate as-built drawings at the work site throughout the installation process. COR/CO approved deviations from the shop drawings shall be recorded for development of the record drawing submittals.

4. Fire Alarm Power Supply Disconnect: The fire alarm system power supply shall be red in color and labeled "FIRE ALARM." This disconnecting means shall be provided with a lockable handle or cover.

The location of the disconnecting means shall be identified by a placard mounted on fire alarm control panel cabinet (FACP) door.

D. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (System Functionality)

1. General Alarm:

A. Activation of a smoke, heat, or water flow detection, or manual pull station shall:

Indicate an alarm condition at the FACP.

Identify device and provide alphanumeric location of the source of the alarm at FACP.

Initiate audible and visible alarm signals throughout building.

Initiate control functions associated with the actuated device and transmit signal off-site to Central/Remote

Monitoring Station

B. All manual fire alarm boxes shall override maintenance bypass and alarm de-activating features.

C. Smoke detectors: All area smoke detectors shall:

Initiate a general alarm.

D. Heat detectors: All heat detectors shall:

Initiate a general alarm.

E. Sprinkler Water Flow Switch:

Initiate a general alarm.

2. Supervisory Signals:

Supervisory signal initiating devices shall initiate a supervisory signal at the FACP upon actuation.

3. Notification Appliances:

Audible notification appliances shall be able to be silenced using the “Alarm Silence” function.

Visible notification appliances (strobes) shall remain actuated after audible silence until control panel reset.

Alarm signals generated as a result of a discharging sprinkler head shall not be resettable until the flow of water has been stopped.

E. EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

1. Manual fire alarm boxes:

Shall have operating handles between 1100 mm (42 in) and

1220 mm (48 in) above the finished floor throughout the installation.

Shall have address or device number identified on the exterior of the assembly.

2. Sprinkler System Water-Flow Detectors and Valve Supervisory

Switches:

Shall be properly permanently identified at the Main FACP indicating location of devices.

Shall have the address or device number permanently identified on the exterior of the assembly.

Shall be initially adjusted to offer a 45 second time delay for actuation of a waterflow alarm.

Shall have address label and device type printed by machine on a permanent labels visible from floor level where mounted above a ceiling or behind a wall panel.

Sprinkler electrical components shall be wired to the FACP as a function of this section.

3. Automatic (Smoke/Heat) Detectors shall be listed and programmed for appropriate environment in which they are installed.

Shall have detector bases solidly secured to withstand rotary, tensile, and compressive movement that might occur during detector removal and insertion.

Shall be supported independently of the ceiling assembly where installed on false ceilings with T-bar hanger assemblies.

Shall not be installed before controlled environments are established. Any devices contaminated by construction debris from premature installation shall be discarded and replaced with new devices.

Shall have detector LED lights positioned so they are visible from the entry location of the protected area.

Shall have address or device number identified on the exterior of the assembly that is easily seen from floor level.

4. Audible Notification Appliances:

Shall be provided on a separate circuit from visual notification appliance circuits.

Shall have their tops above finished floor at heights of not less than 2300mm (90 in) and below finished ceilings at heights of not less than 152 mm (6 in)

5. Visual Notification Appliances:

Shall be provided on a separate circuit from audible notification appliance circuits.

Shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than

2030 mm (80 in) and not greater than 2430 mm (96 in) above finished floor.

6. Combined Audible/Visual Notification Appliances:

Shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than

2030 mm (80 in) and not greater than 2430 mm (96 in) above finished floor.

Shall be installed on back boxes, with device operating mechanism concealed (bells).

F. WIRING INSTALLATION

1. Methods:

A. Except as otherwise required by Code and/or these Scope of works, the installation of fire alarm circuits shall conform to the requirements of Article 760 and raceway installation to the applicable sections of Chapter 3 of NFPA 70, National Electrical

Code. Fire alarm circuit wiring shall be in conformance with

Article 760 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

B. Power-limited fire alarm (PLFA) circuits shall be installed in conformance with Parts A and C of Article 760 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

C. Fire alarm wiring shall be provided in a dedicated raceway/conduit system and shall not be used for any other wiring.

D. Primary power circuits supplied to fire alarm system shall not be in the same conduit or raceway as alarm circuits.

E. Power-limited circuit (PLFA) wiring material and installation methods shall be by cable Types FPL, FPLR, or FPLP listed and marked in accordance with Section 760-71 of NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code using wiring methods in accordance with 760-52

(B) of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

F. T-tap connections shall not be permitted on any circuits.

G. Wires connected together shall have the same color insulation.

All connections shall be accessible for inspection and servicing and shall be clearly identified on the contractor record drawing.

H. Fire alarm circuits installed in locations other than ordinary indoor, dry locations shall be in conformance with Sections 760-3 and 760-7 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code with conductor or cable types suitable for the installation conditions (e.g., Aquaseal or THWN for wet locations such as underground).

I. All wire shall be free from any mechanical failures, i.e., open circuits, shorts between conductors or shorts to earth ground.

J. All cables and conductors shall be installed in conduit suitable for the location in which it is installed.

2. Marking:

A. All electrical circuits shall be identified at both ends with wire marking tape.

B. Conductor numbering shall correspond with the zone or circuit numbers (i.e., wire #Z17 will be connected to zone #17, S3 will be connected to signaling line circuit 3).

C. Spare conductors shall be marked with numbers beginning with

200.

D. All notification or control devices (bells, door controls, etc.)

shall be identified with markings that begin with a letter followed by sequential numbers for additional circuits as follows:

Signaling Line Circuits: S1, S2, S3, etc.

Initiating Device Circuits: Z1, Z2, Z3, etc.

Audible Notification (bell) Circuits: B1, B2, B3, etc.

Visible Appliance (strobe) Circuits: V1, V2, V3, etc.

3. Wiring:

Direct current polarity shall be observed. Black insulated wire shall be negative, red shall be positive. Any exceptions shall be specifically approved in writing by the AHJ.

4. Splices/Terminations:

A. Where used, circuits with shielded wire shall have shield

(ground) or drain wire spliced and insulated continuously through the circuit. Splice in an approved manner, consistent with manufacturer’s recommendations. Insulate shield/drain wire from ground except for connection only at the FACP common chassis ground.

B. Each terminal shall be marked according to wiring diagrams of system.

C. Conductors shall be installed parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of enclosures.

D. Conductors shall be neatly bundled, laced, and trained to terminal points with no excess lengths.

E. Terminations shall be made using looped wire connections.

Crimp style lugs shall not be used.

F. Conductors shall be run between equipment without splices, unless approved in writing by the AHJ.

G. All input and output devices shall be wired to the proper zones/circuits in the FACP as a function of this section.

5. Grounding:

A. Equipment, equipment grounding conductors, and cable shields shall be grounded according to manufacturer’s recommendations and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Shielded Type FPL cable shall have shields or drain wire tied through devices and junction boxes, isolated (insulated) from ground except at the FACP.

B. Grounding shall comply with Article 250 of NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code.

6. Conduit:

A. The number of conductors in any conduit shall conform to

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Conduit fill shall not exceed

40%.

B. All conduit shall be suitable for the conditions in which it is installed.

C. All conduit shall be minimum 19 mm (¾ inch trade size).

Surface mount raceway, where approved, shall be minimum 13 mm (½ inch trade size).

D. Junction/pull boxes shall be installed such that there are no more than the equivalents of four-quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points.

E. Intermediate junction pull boxes shall be installed as necessary, located a maximum of 100 feet apart.

F. All fire alarm system conduit shall be identified by a minimum

25 mm (1 in) wide red stripe at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft).

G. All conduit penetrations through fire rated walls, corridor walls, floors, and mechanical/electrical room walls shall be sealed with fire rated sealant.

H. When multiple buildings are to be connected by conduit runs, and conduit is exposed to the elements or buried underground, the conduit shall be rigid metallic conduit or rigid nonmetallic conduit.

I. All conduit installed above grade shall be in rigid metallic conduit.

J. Where the conduit is exposed to adverse climatic conditions, provide weatherproof conduit, electrical boxes and connectors.

K. Where conduit is imbedded in plaster or masonry, the

Contractor shall use a type approved by NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code for this use. Continuous runs of conduit without joints shall be required where imbedded in plaster or masonry.

L. All conduit, junction boxes and enclosures subject to moisture shall be weatherproof (NEMA 3 or 4) where exposed to damp or wet locations as defined in Article 100 of NFPA 70, National

Electrical Code.

M. Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC) shall be limited to lengths of 6 feet or less, unless approved in writing by the AHJ.

N. Surface mount raceway shall be used in finished areas, where concealment of conductors is impractical or impossible.

7. Junction Boxes:

A. All splices or terminations inside the junction box shall be made in accordance with Section 3.6.C of these scope of works.

B. Wiring shall be labeled and identified with zone or circuit it represents.

C. Junction boxes shall be painted red in color.

D. Label boxes using stenciled exterior lettering in white or silver paint “FIRE ALARM WIRE ONLY.

8. Riser junction boxes riser junction boxes shall:

A. Be located in electrical or telephone spaces. Riser junction boxes shall not be located in stairways unless specifically approved in writing by the COR.

B. Be readily accessible for maintenance personnel.

C. Be painted red in color.

D. Have numbers corresponding to the floor location (e.g., "BOX

NO. 0" is in the basement, "BOX NO. 1" is the ground floor, "BOX NO. 2" is on the second floor). Junction boxes shall be labeled accordingly.

E. Have a wire directory listing on the inside cover.

F. Be 300 mm (12 in) by 300 mm (12 in) by 100 mm (4 in) minimum, sized appropriately according to number of conductors contained within and shall employ terminal strips for all connections.

G. ALARM NOTIFCATION

1. Audible notification appliances (bells) shall be installed throughout the facility to maintain sound pressure levels (SPL) at 15 dBA above ambient sound levels throughout, but not to exceed 120 dBA anywhere. Audible notification appliances shall not be installed in restrooms.

2. Visible notification appliances (strobes), which that can only be shut down once system is returned to normal status, shall be installed in all corridors, halls, open office areas, conference/meeting rooms, restrooms, and public waiting areas in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire

Alarm Code.

3. All visible notification appliances shall be synchronized throughout each area where more than two (2) appliances are visible.

4. Sprinkler water flow switches (provided by others) shall be connected to the FACP as a part of this project. Retard shall initially be set for 45 seconds. Additional delays caused by system software shall not be permitted.

5. Sprinkler system control valve (provided by others) shall be connected to the FACP. Supervisory signals shall be indicated within 2 full turns of the hand wheel or 1/5 of the travel distance of the valve.

PART 4 – CLOSE-OUT (INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING)

4.1 TESTING

Contractor shall notify COR at least five days before testing. Contractor shall test the system in the presence of the AHJ, or his designee. Testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 72.

4.2 INSTRUCTION

Contractor shall provide instruction to Government personnel. Notify park contract at least 7 days before proposed instruction, and arrange a mutually agreeable time. Included in instruction shall be the description and location of control, tanks, O&M manuals, and maintenance frequencies.

4.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTING

A. Upon completion of the installation of the system and a minimum of one (1) week prior to the demonstration test, the Contractor shall deliver two (2) complete sets of the Test Plan, which shall describe how the system shall be tested. This shall include a step-by-step description of all tests and shall indicate type and location of test apparatus to be employed.

All tests shall be conducted in the presence of the AHJ or his designee and

NPS parties identified by the Government and shall not be conducted until the “Test Plan” is approved.

B. Project shall be deemed complete once tests have been completed, corrections made, and the AHJ, Contracting Officer or their designee has signed off. Contractor shall submit completed, signed and dated NPS Fire

Alarm Record of Completion and Acceptance Form (FA-2) to the AHJ or his designee.

C. Before the installation shall be considered completed and acceptable by the NPS the Final Acceptance Test shall be performed. This test shall be coordinated and performed by the Contractor’s job foreman, in the presence of the AHJ and a representative of the park. In order to assure attendance of the necessary representatives, prior to the final test, each representative scheduled to witness the test, shall be provided reasonable notification of the test date by the Contractor. The test shall not be conducted until all parties agree on the scheduled test date.

D. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary personnel and equipment to conduct the tests.

E. At a minimum, the Contractor shall perform the following:

Operate every building fire alarm device to ensure proper operation, correct annunciation at each remote annunciator (as shown on the drawings) and at the control unit, and proper operation of all alarm detection and control devices, speakers, strobes, and auxiliary functions. Where applying heat would destroy any detector, they may be manually operated.

The signaling line circuits and the notification appliance circuits shall be opened in at least two locations per floor to check for the presence of correct supervisory circuitry.

All devices on all floors shall be tested.

F. If the Final Acceptance Test fails, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the re-testing.

G. Upon satisfactory completion of the tests, the Contractor shall leave the

FA systems in proper working order with all circuits in normal status, and without additional expense to the Government, shall replace any defective materials or equipment provided by the Contractor under this contract within one year from the date of final acceptance by the Government.

5.4 SPARE PARTS

A. The Contractor shall furnish an additional [5% and/or not less than 1] of all models of spot-type smoke and heat detectors, with appropriate bases, used in the both systems.

B. The Contractor shall furnish an additional [5% and/or not less than 1] of the manual fire alarm boxes used in both systems as spares.

C. The Contractor shall furnish an additional [5%] of all types of notification appliances (horns, strobes, horn/strobe combinations of various candela ratings) installed in the building as spares.

D. The Contractor shall provide a suggested spare parts list with firm unit prices maintained for the duration of the manufacturers warranty period as specified herein, for items such as power supplies, central processor units, fault isolator modules, monitor addressable modules, addressable control relay output modules and other modules that may be long lead replacement items. Costs for programming changes shall also be submitted with the bids. Firm costs shall be guaranteed for two years.

E. The Contractor shall provide a suggested critical parts list with current unit prices.

F. All spare parts shall be neatly and protectively packed in one or more cartons. The quantity, manufacturer, and model of each unit in the carton shall be identified on the outside of the carton. In addition, the name, address, and telephone number of the Contractor and of the manufacturer's local representative, plus the date of delivery, shall be neatly identified on the cover of each carton.

G. Per unit costs for additional devices and appliances shall be supplied to the Government and shall be firm prices maintained for one year beyond the duration of the manufacturers warranty period as specified herein.

5.5 DOCUMENTATION

A. No fewer than 3 copies of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals shall be submitted to the COR within 30 calendar days of acceptance and shall contain the following information:

Manufacturers’ data sheets for all installed equipment, wire, and fire sealant products.

Manufacturer’s recommended testing & maintenance schedule and procedures.

Complete operating instructions.

Repair and trouble shooting guide, which lists common causes for breakdowns, malfunctions, and recommended repairs.

List of spare parts provided under this contract.

Battery calculations and voltage drop calculations.

Record of Completion as required by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm

Code, signed by the most senior fire alarm installation supervisor.

Contractor shall be required to use NPS Record of Completion.

Completed record of Inspection and Test as required by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, signed by the most senior fire alarm installation supervisor. Contractor shall be required to use NPS acceptance testing form FA-2 (Fire Alarm Record of Completion and Acceptance

Form).

Two (2) electronic copies of (bound) files on CD in AutoCAD 2004 (or earlier editions). All CAD files shall be audited and purged. Where a specific desktop version (e.g., architectural desktop) is used, the version shall be identified in writing to the Contracting Officer.

Laminated operating instructions for mounting at the FACP.

List of replacement parts (with prices) and supplier where they can be purchased for a minimum of 36 months.

System Software: Two (2) copies of all system software shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of acceptance and shall be provided on electronic medium.

A complete copy of system software and program files sufficient to perform all programming and operational functions associated with the system shall be provided.

All passwords and access codes to modify system software shall be provided.

One Year Renewable contract for Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

(ITM). The ITM shall include, but not be limited to, the requirements of

NFPA 72.

Warranty provided for the fire alarm system endorsed and executed by system Supplier shall be provided. The Contractor shall be responsible during the design, installation, testing and guarantee periods for any damage caused by the Contractor or Subcontractors, or by defects in the

Contractor's or Subcontractors' work, materials or equipment.

Warranty shall cover all materials, equipment, software, and installation provided by the contractor or subcontractor(s). Contractor shall replace failing or malfunctioning components during the stated period of warranty.

Warranty shall not apply to Government's failure to protect, handle, operate, or maintain system properly. Warranty period is for one (1) year following time of system acceptance.

Panel Information: The following information shall be provided at the

Main FACP, all remote fire alarm control units, and NAC power supply booster panels:

1. The location and circuit identification number of the electrical distribution panel and circuit breaker for primary power serving the

FACP.

2. A copy of the “Record of Completion".

3. Matrix of operation in graphical form. Matrix to show all alarm and supervisory input devices on the left side and all possible indications of the fire alarm system across the top. This matrix shall be laminated and permanently affixed to the panel.

4. Single page instruction sheet in laminated plastic cover on how to acknowledge a trouble, supervisory, and alarm and reset the panel.

Affix permanently to panel.

B. Upon completion of the installation of the FA system the Contractor shall provide the Government with a signed written statement, substantially in the form as follows:

“The undersigned, having been engaged as the Contractor on the Great

Basin National Park Fire Protection System Upgrade Project, at Great

Basin National Park, Nevada confirms that the fire alarm system was installed in accordance with the scope of works and drawings provided, the system manufacturer’s wiring diagrams, installation instructions and any additional technical scope of works provided to us by the manufacturer and the NPS.”

C. The warranty period shall begin on the date of substantial completion of the project and acceptance in writing by the Government.

5.6 Cleaning and Adjusting

Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt, and debris. Touch up scratches and marred finish to match original finish. Clean unit(s) internally using methods and materials recommended by manufacturer.

5.7 Equipment Removal

A. Once the new FA systems components have been accepted by COR and NPS, the Contractor shall completely remove the existing building FA systems, to include unused fire detection and notification appliances, conductors, and EMT.

All removed and/or unused fire alarm components shall be removed and disposed of properly off-site by the Contractor.

B. The Contractor shall perform all removal work efforts in accordance with the best practices and NPS, and local laws and regulations.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK