P04_004026153_SOW(revised).doc

ATTACHEMENT A

Hot Springs National Park – Fordyce Visitor Center

Scope of work for Fire Alarm and Security System

7/5/2016

PART 1 General

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A. Replace existing combined fire alarm and security systems in the historic 38,830sf, 4 story, Fordyce Bath House. The existing combined systems will be replaced with separate commercial grade wireless fire and security systems.

B. The fire alarm system shall be designed and installed to meet NFPA 72 (2016 edition) and associated current codes as referenced in Section 1.4 – Applicable Codes.

C. The security system shall meet the security system requirements as outlined in this Scope of Work.

D. All shop drawings and product specifications must be approved by the NPS AHJs prior to beginning installation.

E. The NPS Midwest Region Structural Fire Management Officer (RSFMO) is AHJ for the fire alarm portion of this project.

F. The HOSP Buildings and Utilities Supervisor is the AHJ for the security system portion of this project.

1.2. Scope

G. 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 fire protection systems specified herein.

H. Evaluate and provide recommendations on projected beam detection technology and other alternatives to provide fire detection in areas of the building where installation or maintenance of conventional smoke and heat detectors may be problematic. Areas to consider include:

1. Gymnasium

2. Rooms where ceiling beam depth is greater than 0.10 of ceiling height and spacing is greater than 0.40 of ceiling height.

I. Provide a new intelligent, microprocessor-controlled, addressable, wireless fire detection and alarm system as required by the contract, applicable codes, and other project requirements.

J. The fire detection / alarm system shall provide detection in all areas, be complete in all respects, tested, fully operational, and ready for operation at project completion. No proprietary equipment will be accepted. Both wireless technology and air sampling fire detection equipment shall be considered in historic structures and those buildings storing or displaying cultural resources.

K. Provide a new security alarm control panel and upgrade existing security and access control equipment with wireless devices.

L. Work performed pursuant to these specifications by the Contractor shall be complete in every respect, resulting in a systems installed in accordance with these specifications, referenced codes, standards, manufacturer's recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (ULI) listings, or FM Global approval.

M. No deviations from these specifications shall be made without written authorization from the AHJ.

N. Exercise “good housekeeping” during the installation, and minimize stockpiling materials in high visibility areas.

O. All project related work with Historic buildings or NPS museum collections must be in compliance with all National Park Service requirements. Special measures shall be taken to minimize impact of damage to historic fabric, dust and debris control, and any related site damage.

P. Repair all damage caused by the installation of this project or removal of existing equipment.

Q. Upon completion of the project, provide complete system documentation and end user training to appointed Park Service personnel.

1.3. Existing Conditions

R. The existing Fire/Intrusion alarm system is a G.E. Concord Express Four Wireless with the following devices:

1. 3 keypads at different locations

2. 19 Fire Devices(14 smoke detectors, 3 Heat detectors, 2 Pull Station)

3. 22 Burglary Devices(8-24 hour motion detectors,7 Level 3(away)motions or doors, 2 delay devices, 3-24 hour door detectors, 2 Remote Panic buttons)

4. 3 Medical Device (3 located on each key pad)

5. 5 Repeaters..

S. The Alarm system is monitored by a NPS central monitoring station T. A secondary system, based on a CWSI CP-3000DA fire alarm panel was installed in 2014. This panel was installed in conjunction with an elevator upgrade to meet recall requirements. This system was not connected to the GE Concord fire/intrusion system and was not provided with DACT or other off premises communication method. This system has the following devices:

6. 6 Wireless smoke detectors (Associated with elevator)

7. 8 Wired duct detectors(Duct detectors are installed but not terminated in new FACP)

8. 2 Repeaters

1.4. Code Requirements

U. Work included herein shall comply with applicable portions of the codes and standards below, unless otherwise specified by the AHJ. The following publications or applicable portions thereof are requirements of this Section:

1. ANSI A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks, 2013 edition.

2. IBC, The International Building Code, 2015 edition.

3. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016 edition.

4. NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection, 2016 edition.

5. NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2014 edition.

6. NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code 2014 edition.

7. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, 2016 edition.

8. NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2015 edition.

9. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2015 edition, as amended by NPS RM 58

10. NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety Symbols, 2015 edition.

11. UL 1971, Standard for Safety Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired, 2002 edition.

12. UL 38, Standard for Safety Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes for Use with Fire Protection Signaling Systems, 2008 edition.

13. UL 268, Standard for Safety Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 2009 edition.

14. UL 268A, Standard for Safety Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application, 2008 edition.

15. UL 464 Audible Signal Appliances

16. UL 521, Standard for Safety Heat Detectors for Fire Protection Signaling Systems, 1999 edition.

17. UL 864, Standard for Safety Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, 2014 edition.

18. UL 1242 Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel

19. National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies, Division of NSPE.

20. IEEE C62.41.1, Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

21. IEEE C62.41.2 Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits V. Conflicts: Where the applicable codes and standards differ, the more stringent requirement shall be applied. Where Codes and specifications conflict, the specification shall apply.

W. Some requirements of this specification are in excess of those stated in the applicable codes and standards. These additional requirements are intentional, and shall be adhered to.

X. Where items from the referenced Codes and Standards are repeated in this section, it is intended to call attention to them. It is not intended that other parts of the referenced Codes and Standards shall be assumed to be omitted if not repeated in this section.

1.5. Definitions

Y. Reference: NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, Chapter 3 – Definitions shall apply.

Z. Addressable Initiating Device: One that can be specifically identified by the control unit, although there may be other initiating devices on the same circuit.

AA. AHJ – Authority Having Jurisdiction. The NPS Midwest Region Structural Fire Management Officer (RSFMO) is AHJ for the fire alarm portion of this project. The HOSP Buildings and Utilities Supervisor is the AHJ for the security system portion of this project AB. Analog Initiating Device: One that can indicate the level of the state being reported, such as the temperature, not just that a specific temperature has been reached. On this project they will be smoke detectors.

AC. Applicable Sections: Portions of referenced codes and standards that contain requirements relating to equipment, systems or functions described herein.

AD. COTR – Contracting Officer Technical Representative. An NPS employee designated as the Contracting Officer representative. All contracting questions or proposals must be reviewed by this individual.

AE. Delegate – An appointed official by the RSFMO, representing the RSFMO.

AF. Equipment: Active functioning items such as controls, initiating devices and notification appliances. Equipment includes cabinets and large enclosures.

AG. Furnish: Deliver to the Owner's Representative for his use, or to the job site for installation.

AH. Install: Furnish, mount, connect and test for operation

AI. Main FACU, Addressable fire alarm system controls that serve as the primary fire alarm control unit in the building. Responsible for protecting primary building, monitoring all Out-Building FACU(s), and communicating selected zone information with Out-Building FACU(s).

AJ. Materials: Inactive items such as wire, conduit and fittings.

AK. NPS – National Park Service AL. Notification Appliance: A device that indicates a change of state. Notification appliances can have audible or visible outputs. They can also have other sensory outputs such as vibration, textual, and graphical. Strobe lights, annunciators, and sounding devices such as speakers and bells can be notification appliances.

AM. Provide: Perform the services or functions described

AN. Record Drawings: Formerly called “As-Built Drawings.

AO. RSFMO – NPS Regional Structure Fire Management Officer is the delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection.

AP. Remote: FACU A remote fire alarm control unit connected to the Main FACU to allow expansion and distribution of notification, initiation, or signaling line circuits throughout a building.

AQ. RM-58 – Reference Manual for the National Park Service Structural Fire Protection requirements. The RM-58 is available through the NPS project representative and provides requirements for fire protection in NPS facilities.

AR. Shop Drawings: Sufficient drawings (including cross sections), equipment layouts, calculations, and manufacturer's descriptive and technical literature to enable the owner and code authorities to evaluate the proposed design and installation.

AS. Signaling Line Circuit: A circuit on which addressable devices are connected, or on which signals are transmitted and received.

AT. Out-Building FACU: An alarm system, connected to the Main FACU, that protects another building.

AU. Wiring Class and Level: See reference NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

AV. Zone: A defined area in which notification appliances sound. Each building will be considered a zone. The outside areas covered by external notification appliances will also be considered a zone.

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1.6. Fire Detection and alarm System Description

AW. General: Provide a complete operational total coverage, wireless, addressable fire alarm system with FACU, initiating devices, notification appliances, and control functions.

AX. Where this specification refers to the “system”, the complete fire alarm system, including all systems and field devices shall be implied.

AY. System Design:

1. The system shall provide wireless bi-directional, Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) communication between detection devices and the FACU.

2. Main FACU: Shall be located in an accessible area, as approved by the RSFMO or Delegate.

3. Basis of design for the complete solution is CWSI, Wireless Fire Alarm Control Panels Models CP-3000D, CP-3600, CP-3600+, or approved equivalent. If possible the existing CWSI CP3000D panel will be used.

4. Remote FACU and NAC Booster Panels: Shall be located in, accessible electrical rooms throughout to evenly distribute signaling and notification circuits.

5. Remote Command Console: Shall be required if main FACU is greater than 457 mm (18 in) by 533 mm (21 in). The Remote Command Console shall be located in an area acceptable to the RSFMO. Additional remote Command Console shall be located at the main interior entrance wall in the building it serves, and acceptable to the RSFMO.

6. Detection: Provide total (complete) coverage as required by NFPA 72 (current edition) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, as amended by the NPS Addendum as follows.

a. Coverage (detection) in all areas required regardless of other codes, standards, conditions.

b. Smoke detectors located throughout.

c. Heat detectors located where smoke detectors are not practical.

d. Duct smoke detectors located when required by NFPA 90.

e. Sounder base smoke detectors located where required

f. Manual fire alarm boxes: Install on the latch side of each exit door on every floor and elsewhere so travel distances between manual fire alarm boxes do not exceed 61 m (200 ft). The mounting height of each device shall comply with NFPA 72 and be consistent throughout the building.

g. All devices shall be neatly marked with SLC/Address number on the base of the device

7. Alarm Notification:

a. Silenceable audible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the facility to maintain Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) at 15 dBA above ambient sound levels throughout, but not to exceed 110 dBA anywhere. Audible notification appliances shall not be installed in restrooms. Notification appliances shall comply with applicable sections of NFPA 72.

b. Silenceable visible notification appliances (strobes) 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.

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

d. At least “one” weather proof horn-strobe on the exterior of the building positioned as approved by the AHJ and park COR.

8. Communication equipment shall be installed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72 section 26.6.3 to communicate signals from the protected premises to supervising station chosen by NPS.

9. Elevator Recall: Phase I (primary) and Phase II (firefighter’s operation) elevator recall shall be installed as required by ANSI A17.1. A minimum of three (3) control modules or relays shall be provided at each elevator controller for Phase I and Phase II operation. Control modules shall be installed not more than 1 m (3 ft) from the elevator controller it serves.

10. Elevator Shutdown: Where shafts and/or machine rooms are sprinklered, elevator power (shunt trip) shutdown shall be provided by heat detectors adjacent to sprinkler heads in hoistway and machine room. Heat detectors used for this feature shall be system-type heat detectors connected to the fire alarm system and actuation of shunt trip shall be accomplished by use of a control module or relay. Control modules shall be installed not more than 1 m (3 ft) from the shunt trip devices they serve.

11. Elevator Power Shunt Supervision: Provide where elevator power shunt trip features are used and shall result in an identified supervisory signal at the FACU.

12. Water Flow Switches: Provide fire sprinkler water flow switches supervision. Retard shall initially be set for 60 seconds. Additional delays caused by system software shall not be permitted.

13. Valve Supervision: Provide fire sprinkler and fire pump valve supervision. Supervisory signals shall be indicated within 2 full turns of the handwheel or 1/5 of the travel distance of the valve.

14. Specific component design and performance requirements can be found in Part 2 Products

1.7. security system description

AZ. The security system shall be replaced in-kind with the addition of two key fob entry panels at specified locations.

BA. New system shall be capable of accepting existing HID key fobs.

BB. Contractor shall provide additional 50 key fobs BC. Contractor shall exercise “good engineering judgment” to design a User friendly system and minimize the use of multiple power supplies and control units BD. General: Provide a wireless security alarm and access control system compatible with existing HID key fobs.

BE. Design: The basis of design shall be DSC Maxsys PC4020 or approved equivalent.

1.8. Submittals

BF. Schedule: Submit, to the COR within 7 calendar days of notice to proceed, the proposed work schedule. This schedule shall indicate, as a minimum, the time necessary for:

1. Project start-up.

2. Report and Design Recommendations. Including Engineered Signal Survey. Provide alternative recommendations (if applicable) that would benefit the Park. Submit all documentation identified in NFPA 72 section 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 (7.5 documentation upon completion). The narrative identified in 7.2.1 (1) shall include occupancy type, construction, and estimated occupant load from NFPA 101.

3. Shop drawing submittals including cross sections.

4. Demolition plans.

5. Installation, identifying specific areas or floors. Installation shall include demolition, wiring, devices, patching and painting.

6. Pre-testing.

7. Final acceptance tests.

BG. Engineered Signal Survey: The contractor will perform a series of signal surveys to determine appropriate locations for repeater installation. This shall be done by initially locating the repeater at the panel location and utilizing the survey unit to determine the first appropriate repeater location. The contractor shall use the repeater in conjunction with the survey tool to determine the quantity and locations necessary for full repeater network coverage. Appropriate locations shall be determined by the contractor performing signal surveys from the survey unit which should perform five (5) back-to-back signal queries from survey unit to the repeater. The final value shall be the average of the readings in a percentage form. No location is to be accepted with readings under 75%. A report shall be submitted showing values and said values shall also be noted on the riser diagram at the repeater locations.

BH. Shop Drawings: Submit, to the COR within 30 calendar days of notice to proceed, shop drawings in both electronic and hard copy (paper) format containing the following information:

8. Location and type of all equipment and devices on floor plans.

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

10. Symbols conforming to NFPA 170.

11. A legend for all symbols used.

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

13. Site plan, where the premises include multiple buildings.

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

15. A schedule showing the number, type, and size of all conductors and conduit planned.

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

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

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

19. Typical details of all terminations in floor terminal boxes, field devices, and panels.

20. Typical details for mounting of all device types, terminal and junction boxes, and equipment incorporated into the design.

21. Location(s) of all penetrations through fire rated barriers.

22. Include voltage drop calculations for notification-appliance circuits.

23. Include battery-size calculations.

24. 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, including bypass functions.

25. Include statement from manufacturer that all equipment and components have been tested as a system and meet all requirements in this Specification and in NFPA 72.

26. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector.

27. Verify that each duct detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating.

28. Provide program report showing that air-sampling detector pipe layout balances pneumatically within the airflow range of the air-sampling detector.

29. Include plans, sections, and elevations of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning ducts, drawn to scale; coordinate location of duct smoke detectors and access to them.

a. Show critical dimensions that relate to placement and support of sampling tubes, detector housing, and remote status and alarm indicators.

b. Show field wiring required for HVAC unit shutdown on alarm..

c. Locate detectors according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

d. Show air-sampling detector pipe routing.

30. Drawings shall not be smaller than ISO A1 sheets 600 mm (24 in) by 900 mm (36 in) in size. Scale shall be no smaller than 1/8”.

31. Revision number and date.

32. Name of organization and the system designer; and any applicable stamps or seals.

BI. Product Submittals (Cut Sheets):

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

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

BJ. Record (As-Built) Drawings: Submitted to the COR within 20 calendar days of acceptance and shall contain the following information:

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

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

37. Symbols conforming to NFPA 170.

38. A legend for all symbols used.

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

40. Site plan, where the premises include multiple buildings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

47. Actual conduit routing as installed.

48. Location and connection of AC power disconnecting means.

49. 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, including bypass functions.

50. Drawings shall not be smaller than ISO A1 sheets 600 mm (24 in) by 900 mm (36 in) in size and minimum 1/8” scale.

51. Revision number and date.

52. Name and organization of the system designer and any applicable stamps or seals.

BK. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals: Submit No fewer than 3 copies to the COR during acceptance testing the following information:

53. Reduced 280 mm (11 in) by 432 mm (17 in) as-built drawings, including the required matrix of operation.

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

55. Manufacturer’s recommended testing & maintenance schedule and procedures.

56. Complete operating instructions.

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

58. List of spare parts provided under this contract.

59. Battery calculations and voltage drop calculations.

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

61. Completed record of Inspection and Test as required by NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.

62. Written certification that the fire alarm system complies with Contract Documents and applicable codes.

63. Two (2) electronic copies of (bound) files on CD in AutoCAD 2002 (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 COR.

64. Laminated operating instructions for mounting at the FACP.

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

BL. System Software: Submit two (2) copies of all system software to the COR within 30 calendar days of acceptance and shall be provided on electronic medium.

66. Provide a complete copy of system software and program files sufficient to perform all programming and operational functions associated with the system.

67. Provide all passwords and access codes to modify system.

BM. Excavation: Any underground trenching requirements shall be discussed with the National Park Service Park representatives and Project Manager(s) prior to any design submittal.

1.9. Quality Assurance

BN. Design: Fire alarm plans and final specifications shall be developed in accordance with referenced codes, standards, by persons who are qualified and experienced in the design of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code equipment and personnel definitions and at a minimum NICET level III or FPE.

BO. Installation Supervision: The fire alarm system installation supervisor shall be qualified and experienced in the design of fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code equipment and personnel definitions. This supervisor shall be trained and certified by the manufacturer of the equipment being installed, and there shall be minimum of one Fire Alarm NICET level II on-site throughout the installation.

BP. Record of Completion: Provide a fire alarm system Record of Completion in accordance with NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code signed by the most senior fire alarm installation supervisor.

BQ. One Year Renewable contract for Inspection & Testing (IT). The IT shall include, but not be limited to, the quarterly, semi-annual, and annual requirements of NFPA 72.

1.10. Warranty

BR. Provide a warranty for the fire alarm system. 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).

BS. Determine the cause of the fault condition, correct the faults and 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.

BT. Warranty period is for one (1) year following time of system acceptance.

1.11. Extra Materials.

BU. General: Provide, at or before acceptance, extra materials that match products installed (as described below), packaged with protective covering for storage, and identified with labels clearly describing contents. The materials shall be inventoried with an itemized list given to the COR and Representative. Provide the minimum specified quantity, but no less than one of each type:

1. Keys: five (5) manual fire alarm box keys on the bottom of the Main FACP as spares.

2. Smoke Detectors, Fire Detectors, and Heat Detectors: 15% of number of units of each type installed.

3. Detector Bases: 15% of number of units of each type installed.

4. Notification Appliances: 15% of number of each type installed.

5. Interface (monitor & control) Modules or Relays: 15% of number of each type installed, but not less than 2 each.

6. Program: CD copy of the complete fire alarm program. Include all keys, codes, and passwords to access and use program to its fullest extent.

BV. Unless otherwise specified, any surplus materials, fixtures, articles or equipment remaining at the completion of the project shall remain the property of the government, except those items furnished by the contractor, the cost of which is not included in the contract price.

BW. Panel Information: Provide the following information at the Main FACU in the required documentation box all remote fire alarm control units, and NAC power supply booster panels:

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

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

9. 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.

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

PART 2 Products

2.1. General

BX. The system shall be of the wireless, bi-directional, frequency hopping spread spectrum technology (FHSS) addressable type. NPS will not accept proprietary equipment.

BY. 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.

BZ. System components shall be modular in design to provide future expansion (10% minimum) capability of the system. Expansion capability shall pertain to capacity and quantities of devices, circuits, and primary and secondary power supplies.

2.2. CIRCUITS

CA. Fire alarm signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be Class “A” or “X” as described in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code in conduit.

CB. Fire alarm notification appliance circuits may be Class “A” or “X” as described in NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code. Audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed on separate circuits in conduit.

CC. The system digital/data (riser) signaling line circuit shall be Class “A” or “X”. The outgoing and return circuits shall be run in two separate conduits, physically separated by at least one-hour fire-resistive construction or routed in separate rooms, and arranged such that severing one of the conduits will not put any portion of the system out of service.

2.3. Fire Alarm

CD. UL-certified, FCC certified 900 mHz frequency hopping spread spectrum wireless addressable system, with multiplexed signal transmission and voice/horn strobe evacuation.

CE. The system shall provide for bi-directional radio frequency communication between all initiating devices, repeaters and control unit. Transmission format shall be Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) with CRC data validation

CF. Approved Manufacturers: CWSI or approved equal CG. Features. The main fire alarm system controls shall:

1. Be addressable and network capable.

2. Be capable of supporting optical fiber network communications without the use of third party interfaces (no connection to RS-232 cards) as an integral component of the fire alarm control unit.

3. Be provided with a minimum 80-character screen or LCD.

4. Incorporate programmable function means, such as a momentary key operated switch or keypad.

5. Have a means for de-energizing the alarm notification appliances (both audible and visual). The means shall be key-operated or located within a locked cabinet and shall be factory installed. Upon de-activation of notification appliances, any existing alarm shall be transferred to a visual indicator on the Main FACU and the Remote Command Console. Any subsequent alarms from other zones shall cause the alarm notification appliances to re-activate.

6. Programed to delay reporting AC power loss to the maximum extent allowed by NFPA 72.

7. Shall receive and indicate common trouble with component address from remote power supplies (NAC extenders), and any other interconnected control units, including suppression system controls.

8. Shall be capable of reporting programmable signals to the Central Monitoring Station through a means identified in NFPA 72 Chapter 26 and acceptable to the RSFMO. The system shall provide point of address upon system fault or alarm conditions. (exception – when fire alarm control unit is monitoring a foreign system). Prefer cellular DACT.

CH. FIRE-ALARM CONTROL PANEL

9. Basis of design for the complete solution is CWSI, Wireless Fire Alarm Control Panels Models CP-3000D, CP-3600, CP-3600+, or equal. If possible the existing CWSI CP3000D panel will be used.

10. General Requirements for Wireless Fire-Alarm Control Panel: The Control Panel shall have the capability of 1024 addressable points, or more, displayed on an LCD screen allowing for pinpoint status of all alarm, supervisory and trouble conditions. Network operation includes wireless command signals to repeaters and wireless relays for activation of control functions such as; appliance circuits, elevator recall, HVAC control and more. The Control Panel allows for the reporting of up to four separate alarm types and provides for event memory recall of alarm, supervisory and all control functions. The Control Panel shall be UL listed 9th Edition 864 & 1730. The control unit shall separately identify each initiating device in both initial and continued alarm status. The control panel shall maintain a perpetual recall memory of the last 1000 alarm and supervisory signals, 1000 trouble signals, and 1000 test log signals in the exact order received and 2000 all event log serialized enrollment shall be the method of identifying transmitters and repeaters within the installation. The control unit shall provide either 24 or 60 hour battery standby. The Control Panel and or Repeaters must be capable of sending wireless commands to other wireless peripherals such as wireless relays, repeaters, annunciators, control modules and said activation must comply with the 10 second rule.

11. Wireless Annunciator (part # WRA-3): The Annunciator shall have a 4 x 20 character backlit LCD which will display alarm, supervisory and trouble signals from compatible CWSI panels and devices. Shall have 5 front panel LEDs for visual indication of A/C power, Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Silence. The annunciator shall provide acknowledge, signal silence and system rest control functions via a membrane keypad protected by a key lock. The Annunciator shall be UL 864 Listed Accessory Device with Bi-Directional RF Communication. The Annunciator shall utilize Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum format. Rechargeable battery supply shall have a 24 hour backup time with built in alert sounder.

12. Wireless Repeater (part #AR-5): The Repeater shall be a wireless addressable bi-directional repeater which is used to form a wireless network which receives, screens, verifies, and retransmits low power radio signals from other CWSI wireless initiating devices, repeaters and DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 9

13. control panels. In addition to providing RF signaling within the installation, the repeater shall provide two supervised addressable Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs). The repeater shall have an optional RM-5 Plug-in Relay Module which adds 5 Form C Relays to the repeater.

a. Each repeater shall be UL listed 864 and FM Approved and powered by a normal 120 VAC supply.

b. In the event of primary power interruption, a signal shall be sent to the control unit indicating loss of primary ac power within 200 seconds. Trouble relay activation at the control unit will be delayed for 120 minutes and when power is restored the condition will selfrestore.

c. The internal battery back-up power source of each repeater shall provide full operation for a minimum of sixty (60) hours in the event of a primary loss of power. When used in conjunction with notification appliances or other ancillary equipment, the repeater shall, in the event of a loss of primary power, be able to operate the NAC outputs or other equipment for a minimum of 5 minutes after 60 hour battery backup time.

d. The repeater shall be supervised and transmit a separate and distinct low battery signal when the internal battery source reaches the predetermined low battery threshold as described by UL. This condition will display within 200 seconds at the control unit.

e. The repeater shall transmit a test signal evidencing its ability to communicate and verify that its signal strength is within the acceptable tolerance levels prescribed by the manufacturer to provide adequate transmission. Failure of the control unit to receive the test signal within 200 seconds will result in a trouble indication at the control unit.

f. Repeaters shall be installed in exact locations as determined by the site signal survey performed by a factory trained representative of the manufacturer.

g. Repeaters shall be configured and located in a manner whereby each initiating device shall report to a repeater with acceptable signal strength reception. In addition, each repeater's transmission shall likewise be received by a repeater and or control unit with acceptable signal strength reception.

CI. System Programming: Provide latest software revision. Programming shall be Microsoft Windows based. The system shall be configured with the most current software revision and provide two (2) copies of this software configuration in electronic format upon system acceptance. Locate one copy at the Main Fire Alarm System Controls, and deliver one copy to the COR.

CJ. Capacity: The main fire alarm controls shall be sized so that panel addresses used will not exceed 80% of rated maximum system addresses, evenly distributed throughout available circuits.

CK. System power supplies:

14. Primary power supply – AC Power

a. The primary power supply for all control units and NAC extender panels:

b. Shall be obtained from a dedicated branch circuit connected to the building standby power system, where on exists.

c. Shall be installed and terminated in accordance with Chapters 1-4 of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

d. Shall be provided with circuit breakers having a suitable guard or listed circuit breaker locking device that allows the toggle to trip under fault conditions.

e. Shall be used only for the fire alarm system.

f. Shall be provided with surge protection at the power input to each cabinet.

g. Shall be identified as “FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT”.

h. Location shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control unit(s).

15. The secondary power supply for all control units and NAC extender panels:

a. Shall consist of batteries or generator in accordance with NFPA 72

b. Shall supply energy to the system shall comply with NFPA 72 requirements under maximum quiescent load and at the end of that period shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation for not less than five (5) minutes or fifteen (15) minutes in accordance with NFPA 72.

c. Shall be sized at 130% of the calculated size to compensate for deterioration and additions.

d. Shall provide automatic battery-charging circuitry for each standby battery bank in the system. All FACU battery charge rates and terminal voltages shall be read using the fire alarm control panel LCD display in the service mode, indicating directly in volts and amperes, excluding NAC extender panels.

e. Shall be capable of recharging all secondary power supply batteries in 48 hours or less.

CL. System Devices

16. Initiating Devices.

a. Each initiating device shall be UL listed, FM Approved and powered by an internal battery(s) as specified to provide one year minimum operation.

b. Each initiating device shall transmit two levels of alarm status. Upon activation, the device shall transmit a signal indicating an initial alarm. Every sixty (60) seconds, while the device remains in alarm, a continuous signal shall be transmitted indicating continued alarm and this will continue until the devices automatically or manually restored.

c. Each initiating device shall transmit a test signal evidencing its ability to communicate and verify that its signal strength is within the acceptable tolerance levels prescribed by the manufacturer to provide adequate transmission. Failure of the control unit to receive the test signal within 200 seconds will result in a trouble indication at the control unit.

d. Stand Alone Technology: The system shall be designed so that the inoperability of a single wireless initiating device will not render any other wireless initiating device inoperable.

e. The internal power source of each initiating device shall be supervised and transmit a separate and distinct low battery signal when the battery voltage reaches the determined threshold set forth by UL. The initiating device shall be capable of full operation for a minimum of seven days after the initial low battery signal has been received at the control unit. This condition will report within 200 seconds

f. The removal of an initiating device from its mounting shall result in a separate and distinct tamper signal which shall be transmitted within 200 seconds and displayed at the control unit.

g. When utilizing a wired fire transmitter, the wiring shall be supervised and any loss of wiring integrity shall be reported within 200 seconds at the control unit.

h. System Smoke Detectors

(1) The Smoke Detectors shall be wireless addressable photoelectric smoke detectors. The Smoke Detector shall provide an internal 85dB temporal horn for smoke detectors applications, requiring signal point audibility and annunciation. Option of tandem interconnected Smoke Detector shall also available. A non-audible photoelectric smoke detector shall be available. All smoke detectors will be supervised for low battery, tamper, and 200 second polling. All models shall also provide bi-directional communication between the transmitter and smoke detector, allowing for hardware fault supervision of the detector itself.

PART 2 Shall comply with UL 268.

PART 2 Shall operate on single 3 volt battery with pre-low battery signal 48 hours prior to horn chirp.

PART 2 Shall have field replaceable chamber and hardware fault supervision

PART 2 Shall have precise field sensitivity diagnostics and pre-alarm maintenance signal.

PART 2 Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base.

PART 2 Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation.

PART 2 Detectors shall be digital-addressable type, individually monitored at fire-alarm control unit for calibration, and alarm condition

i. Heat Detectors:

(1) Wireless Fixed and Rate of Rise Heat Detector: The heat detector shall be an addressable wireless135 degree fixed and rate of rise detector that complies to and is listed to UL 521. The heat detector shall be supervised or low battery, tamper and provide 200 second poling verification to the control unit. The heat detector shall also send a freeze warning supervisory signal to the control unit indicating that ambient temperature is reaching a threshold that would render the unit inoperable.

j. Duct Smoke Detectors: Shall be of the addressable type, with a plug-in type detector head, duct mounted housing, and sampling tubes that provide air-flow through the duct housing.

k. Manual fire alarm boxes:

(1) The Fire Alarm Pull Station shall be a self-contained addressable dual action lexan fire pull station with a built in transmitter. In addition to the supervisory features such as low battery and tamper, the Pull Station shall also meet the 200 second polling requirement. The pull Station shall utilize Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) signaling technology and provide bi-directional system communication to assure a secure and reliable communication network.

PART 2 1. Comply with UL 38.

PART 2 2. Shall be ADA compliant

PART 2 3. Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm type; with integral wireless transmitter arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

PART 2 4. Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch.

PART 2 5. Indoor Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated, clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm. Lifting the cover actuates an integral battery-powered audible horn intended to discourage false-alarm operation.

PART 2 Shall be of the addressable type and shall be single action and red in color.

l. Sprinkler supervisory and alarm initiating devices shall be installed, and connected to the fire alarm system under this contract.

m. Other initiating devices approved by the RSFMO.

17. Notification Appliances:

a. Acceptable manufacturers: CWSI, Wheelock, Gentex or System Sensor UL Listed 464.

b. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification-appliance signal circuits, zoned as indicated, equipped for mounting as indicated, and with screw terminals for system connections.

(1) Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a singlemounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated, and with screw terminals for system connections.

c. Horns: Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc; with provision for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464. Horns shall produce a sound-pressure level of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet (3 m) from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

d. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights complying with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch- (25-mm-) high letters on the lens.

e. At least one weather proof audible and visual notification appliance shall be installed somewhere near the primary entrance. AHJ shall be consulted for appropriate location.

18. Remote Annunciator:

a. Wireless Remote Annunciator: The wireless annunciator shall display alarm, supervisory and trouble signals at remote locations throughout the installation on a backlit lcd display. Additionally there shall be five front LED’s for visual indication of A/C power, Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, and Silence. The annunciator shall also provide acknowledge, signal silence, and system reset control functions via a keypad. The keypad functions shall be protected by a key lock. The annunciator shall be listed UL 864 accessory device and provide a minimum of 24 hour battery standby. All remote annunciators shall be stand alone with no wiring or other physical interconnections between them and or the control unit.

19. Interface Modules:

a. Wireless Transmitters shall be addressable (monitoring modules) designed specifically for connection to initiating devices, sprinkler flow and supervisory switches, and other UL miscellaneous accessories with normally open contacts. Shall be UL 864 Listed Accessory Devices. The Fire Transmitters shall be supervised for low battery, tamper, 200 second polling, and end of line violation. The Fire Transmitters shall offer the option of either Style 1 or Style 2 wiring configuration. The Fire Transmitter shall utilize Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) signaling technology and shall provide bidirectional system communication.

(1) Shall operate on single 3 volt battery.

(2) Shall have remote reset.

(3) Shall be available for installations requiring horizontal mounting.

20. ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULE (WIRELESS RELAY)

a. Wireless Relays shall be a standalone unit providing five Form C relays activated by low power radio signals from either the control unit or repeaters. The wireless relay shall also provide N.C. trouble inputs for monitoring A/C loss, Low Battery and General Trouble on third party equipment.

(1) The relay shall be powered by a 12 VAC wall transformer or UL 1481 Listed 24Vdc power supply.

(2) Shall have 900 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Format.

(3) Shall have rechargeable battery

(4) Shall be a UL 864 Listed Accessory Device

b. Relay Box: Shall be an optional accessory for connection to the repeater. The Relay Box shall provide up to 40 programmable N.O. dry contact outputs. The Relay Box shall be UL 864 9th Edition Listed.

(1) Shall be used for interconnection to other manufacturer’s equipment when other interfaces are required.

(2) Shall have bi-directional RF communication.

(3) Shall have 900MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Format.

(4) Shall have 60hour battery standby time

21. Antennas

a. Yagi: The Yagi shall be a highly directional antenna that shall be used to provide long distance reception and re-transmission of signals to outlying facilities.

(1) Shall have a frequency range of 900 to 930 MHz

(2) The Yagi shall have a gain of 15.2 dB Typical

(3) Shall have an input connector- “N” female

(4) The Polarity shall be VERT

(5) The power handling shall be 500 Watts

(6) The Yagi’s mast size shall be 1-1/4” to 2” with a wind area/ survival of 0.4 Sq. Ft. / 100MPH.

b. Omni Antennas: The Omni OM-1 antennas shall be an omni-directional antenna used for bidirectional reception and re-transmission of signals equally, in all directions.

(1) The OM-1 shall have a frequency range of 902-928 MHz and shall have a Gain of 2.5 dBi

(2) The radiation shall be Omni and the polarization shall be vertical.

(3) The OM-1 wave shall be ½ wave loaded.

(4) The connector shall be SMA Plug

(5) The operation temp for the OM-1 shall be -20degrees to +65 degrees C

c. The Omni OM-3 shall be a High Gain 5dB Antenna with a higher penetration capability. Use of the OM-3 shall vary based on site specific needs. The OM-3 Antenna shall be intended for use only on the Control Panel and Repeaters.

(1) The OM-3 shall mount directly onto the Control Panel or Repeater with no additional equipment…