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SECTION 28 31 11 - DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Fire-alarm control unit.

2. External Audio Amplifier.

3. Remote Annunciator panel.

4. Remote Microphone and Annunciator panel.

5. Strobe booster appliance.

6. Manual fire-alarm boxes.

7. System smoke detectors.

8. Notification appliances.

9. Addressable interface device.

10. Digital alarm communicator transmitter.

11. Surge Protection Device.

12. Fire alarm cable.

13. As Built Drawing Cabinet

B. Related Requirements: Section 28 05 13 "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety" for cables and conductors for fire-alarm systems.

C. Summary Description of Work: The work in the Washington Monument and Bunkers 1 and 2 are covered in this specification. The work in the Visitor Screening Facility (VSF) is covered in the VSF documentation.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. EMT: Electrical Metallic Tubing.

C. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel.

D. HLI: High Level Interface.

E. NCR: National Capital Region.

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F. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.

G. PC: Personal computer.

H. SPD: Surge Protection Device.

I. VSF: Visitor Screening Facility.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawing submittal shall be complete. A complete submissions means shop drawings, calculations and product data. A maximum of two (2) shop drawing reviews for a complete fire alarm system submission will be provided. Additional reviews required due to incomplete or inadequate submittals as a result of not being in conformance with the Contract Documents will be at the expenses of the Contractor.

B. Product Data: For each type of product, including furnished options and accessories.

1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions, profiles, and finishes.

2. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and electrical characteristics.

C. Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm system.

1. Comply with recommendations and requirements in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

3. Include details of equipment assemblies. Indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and locations. Indicate conductor sizes, indicate termination locations and requirements, and distinguish between factory and field wiring.

4. Detail assembly and support requirements.

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

6. Include battery-size calculations.

7. Include input/output matrix.

8. 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.

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

10. Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cable and conduits and point-to-point wiring diagrams.

11. Indicate reflective ceiling plan shows at minimum lights, diffusers, ceiling type and ceiling height.

D. General Submittal Requirements:

1. Shop drawings shall be prepared and signed by persons with the following qualifications:

a. NICET certification Level III minimum fire alarm technician.

b. Registered Fire Protection Engineer in DC.

2. Installer: The installer shall be a NICET Level II minimum fire alarm technician.

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1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

B. Field quality-control reports.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-alarm systems and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1. In addition to items specified in Section 01 78 23 "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:

a. Comply with the "Records" section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

b. Provide "Fire Alarm and Emergency Communications System Record of Completion Documents" according to the "Completion Documents" Article in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.

c. Complete wiring diagrams showing connections between all devices and equipment. Each conductor shall be numbered at every junction point with indication of origination and termination points.

d. Riser diagram.

e. Device addresses.

f. Record copy of site-specific software.

g. Provide "Inspection and Testing Form" according to the "Inspection, Testing and

Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72, and include the following:

1) Equipment tested.

2) Frequency of testing of installed components.

3) Frequency of inspection of installed components.

4) Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance.

5) Manufacturer's user training manuals.

h. Manufacturer's required maintenance related to system warranty requirements.

i. Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire-alarm control unit and each annunciator unit.

B. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:

1. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

2. Program Software Backup: On magnetic media or compact disk, complete with data files.

3. Device address list.

4. Printout of software application and graphic screens.

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1.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Lamps for Remote Indicating Lamp Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than one unit.

2. Lamps for Strobe Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than one unit.

3. Smoke Detectors: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than one unit of each type.

4. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to two percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than one unit of each type.

5. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to locked or tamperproofed components.

6. Audible and Visual Notification Appliances: One of each type installed.

7. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the system. Provide in a box or cabinet with compartments marked with fuse types and sizes.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project.

B. Installer Qualifications: Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm Level II technician minimum.

1.9 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace fire-alarm system equipment and components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Extent: All equipment and components not covered in the Maintenance Service Agreement.

2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Farenhyt (Silent Knight) IFP-2000ECS, or approved equivalent, main building fire alarm control panel (FACP). The IPF-2000ECS shall be programmed to report alarms (using its built-in alarm reporting module) on two POTS (plain old telephone service) phone lines.

See drawing FA0.1 General Notes for additional information.

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2. External audio amplifier with eight Class A circuits. Farenhyt (Silent Knight) ECS- DUAL50W with dual 50 watt channels, or approved equivalent, and ECS-50WBU backup board or approved equivalent.

3. Remote Annunciator panel shall be Farenhyt (Silent Knight) RA-2000, or approved equivalent. This shall be provided for both the Washington Monument and the Visitor Screening Facility.

4. Remote Microphone Station with selector switches shall be Farenhyt (Silent Knight) ECS-RPU, or approved equivalent. This shall be provided for the Visitor Screening Facility.

5. Strobe booster appliance shall be Farenhyt (Silent Knight) RPS-1000, or approved equivalent. Provide strobe power requirement calculations, and provide booster if required.

B. Only those appliances which comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be permitted. For instance, no devices shall be connected to the FACP which does not comply with the FACP listings and manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2.2 SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

A. Fire alarm system shall have dual channel capability. Indicate number of alarm channels for automatic, simultaneous transmission of different announcements to different zones or for manual transmission of announcements by use of the central-control microphone. Amplifiers shall comply with UL 1711.

1. Allow the application of, and evacuation signal to, indicated number of zones and, at the same time, allow voice paging to the other zones selectively or in any combination.

B. Fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices:

1. Manual stations.

2. Smoke sensors.

C. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following actions:

1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances (including exterior notification appliance).

2. Identify alarm and specific initiating device at fire-alarm control unit

3. Transmit an alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station.

4. Record events in the system memory.

5. Unlock fail-safe doors.

6. Transmit alarm signal to Washington Monument Fire Alarm Control Panel (from manual pull stations and smoke sensors).

D. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:

1. Duct Smoke Sensor.

2. Fire Alarm Control Panel Tamper Switch.

3. Security officer fire-alarm override switch (installed in VSF).

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E. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:

1. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits.

2. Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm-initiating and supervisory signal-initiating devices.

3. Loss of communication with any addressable sensor, input module, relay, control module, remote annunciator, printer interface, or Ethernet module.

4. Loss of primary power at fire-alarm control unit.

5. Ground or a single break in internal circuits of fire-alarm control unit.

6. Abnormal ac voltage at fire-alarm control unit.

7. Break in standby battery circuitry.

8. Failure of battery charging.

9. Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator.

F. System Supervisory Signal Actions:

1. Identify specific device initiating the event at fire-alarm control unit

2. Transmit a trouble or supervisory signal to the remote alarm receiving station.

3. Shut down associated Air Handling Unit.

4. Overrides fail-safe door unlock (security officer fire-alarm override switch only).

2.3 FIRE-ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. General Requirements for Fire-Alarm Control Unit:

1. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL.

a. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies.

b. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder and printer.

2. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status.

a. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting and allow for adjustment of sensitivity at fire-alarm control unit.

3. Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment, and door-unlocking.

B. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire-alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 3 lines of 80 characters, minimum.

2. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters.

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C. Initiating-Device, Notification-Appliance, and Signaling-Line Circuits:

1. Pathway Class Designations: NFPA 72, Class A.

2. Install no more than 50 addressable devices on each signaling-line circuit.

D. Smoke-Alarm Verification:

1. Initiate audible and visible indication of an "alarm-verification" signal at fire-alarm control unit.

2. Activate an approved "alarm-verification" sequence at fire-alarm control unit and detector.

3. Sound general alarm if the alarm is verified.

4. Cancel fire-alarm control unit indication and system reset if the alarm is not verified.

E. Notification-Appliance Circuit:

1. Audible appliances shall sound in a three-pulse temporal pattern, as defined in NFPA 72.

2. Visual alarm appliances shall flash in synchronization where multiple appliances are in the same field of view, as defined in NFPA 72.

F. Remote Smoke-Detector Sensitivity Adjustment: Controls shall select specific addressable smoke detectors for adjustment, display their current status and sensitivity settings, and change those settings. Allow controls to be used to program repetitive, time-scheduled, and automated changes in sensitivity of specific detector groups. Record sensitivity adjustments and sensitivity-adjustment schedule changes in system memory, and print out the final adjusted values on system printer.

G. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote alarm station.

H. Primary Power: 24V dc obtained from 120V ac service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, shall be powered by 24V dc source.

1. Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power-supply module rating.

I. Secondary Power: 24V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

1. Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.

2. Fast tab battery terminals are prohibited.

3. Batteries shall be installed in the upright position within the cabinet with the battery terminal facing upward.

J. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.

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K. Fire Zone Alarm Message: A fire alarm signal shall automatically activate a distinctive three-pulse temporal pattern using any appropriate sound, in accordance with ANSI S3.41, for three cycles followed by a voice message which is repeated (three pulse cycle and message) until the control panel is reset. Automatic messages shall be broadcast through speakers throughout the entire building. A live voice English language message shall override the automatic output through use of a microphone input at the control panel. When using the microphone, live messages shall be broadcast throughout building. Visual strobe appliances shall operate and “follow” speaker zone selection. The system shall be capable of operating all speakers at the same time. The digitalized voice message shall consist of a non-volatile (EPROM) microprocessor based input to the amplifiers. The microprocessor shall actively interrogate all circuitry, field wiring and digital coding necessary for the immediate and accurate rebroadcasting of the stored voice data into the appropriate amplifier input. Loss of operating power, supervisory power or any other malfunction which could render the digitalized voice module inoperative shall automatically cause the appropriate temporal tone to take over all functions assigned to the failed unit. Fire Zone Alarm Messages shall utilize a male voice and shall be as follows:

1. "May I have your attention, please. May I have your attention, please. A fire has been reported. Please walk to the nearest exit and leave the building.”

L. Provide an auxiliary “Fire Drill” and “All Clear” prerecorded message approved by the COR.

Provide dedicated selector switches to initiate each message individually.

1. Provide capability including all hardware and memory to provide two additional messages of the COR choice not to exceed 120 seconds (total for both). Provide dedicated selector switches to initiate each message individually.

M. Addressable modules for communication between Washington Monument Visitor Screening Facility and Washington Monument’s Fire Alarm Control Panel shall be programmed to be non-latching so that both Fire Alarm Control Panels do not need to be reset in the event of an alarm.

2.4 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

A. Batteries: Provide sealed, maintenance-free, lead-calcium batteries as the source for emergency power to the FACP, and the Fire Communications Transmitter. Batteries shall contain suspended electrolyte. The battery system shall be maintained in a fully charged condition by means of a solid state battery charger. Batteries shall have lead bolt-on or wing-nut-type terminals. Batteries with fast-tab terminals are unacceptable.

B. Capacity: Provide batteries with sufficient capacity to operate all signaling line circuits, initiating device circuits, and notification appliance circuits in normal or supervisory (non-alarm) mode for a period of 24 hours. Following this supervisory period of operation on battery power, the batteries shall have sufficient capacity to operate all components of the system in alarm mode for a period of 15 minutes.

C. Battery Charger: Provide a solid state, fully automatic, variable charging rate battery charger.

The charger shall be capable of providing 150 percent of the connected system load and shall maintain the batteries at full charge. In the event the batteries are fully discharged the charger

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1. A fire alarm control panel with built in batteries and charger can be provided with a separate ammeter.

D. The emergency power supply system shall comply with the fire alarm control unit manufacturer’s installation instructions and listed by a NRTL.

2.5 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES

A. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in contrasting color; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box.

1. Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

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

3. Provide plastic tamper cover with option 24 volt power for audible alarm at manual pull station located near Door 08. Refer to drawing FA1-1.

2.6 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS

A. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors:

1. Comply with UL 268; operating at 24V dc, nominal.

2. Detectors shall be two-wire type.

3. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

4. Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

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

6. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type, indicating detector has operated and power-on status.

7. Remote Control: Unless otherwise indicated, detectors shall be digital-addressable type, individually monitored at fire-alarm control unit for calibration, sensitivity, and alarm condition and individually adjustable for sensitivity by fire-alarm control unit.

a. Multiple levels of detection sensitivity for each sensor.

b. Sensitivity levels based on time of day.

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B. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

1. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting.

2. An operator at fire-alarm control unit, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector:

a. Primary status.

b. Device type.

c. Present average value.

d. Present sensitivity selected.

e. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.).

C. Duct Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type complying with UL 268A.

1. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting.

2. An operator at fire-alarm control unit, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector:

a. Primary status.

b. Device type.

c. Present average value.

d. Present sensitivity selected.

e. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.).

3. Weatherproof Duct Housing Enclosure: NEMA 250, Type 4X; NRTL listed for use with the supplied detector for smoke detection in HVAC system ducts.

4. Each sensor shall have multiple levels of detection sensitivity.

5. Sampling Tubes: Design and dimensions as recommended by manufacturer for specific duct size, air velocity, and installation conditions where applied.

6. Relay Fan Shutdown: Fully programmable relay rated to interrupt fan motor-control circuit.

2.7 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Exterior notification appliance shall be weatherproof.

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 single-mounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections.

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C. Voice/Tone Notification Appliances:

1. Comply with UL 1480.

2. Speakers for Voice Notification: Locate speakers for voice notification to provide the intelligibility requirements of the "Notification Appliances" and "Emergency Communications Systems" chapters in NFPA 72.

3. Low-Range Units: Rated 1/4 to 2 W.

4. Mounting: Flush, semirecessed or surface mounted.

a. At Washington Monument Elevations 490 and 500, flush mounting in the stone is not permittable. Mounting will be surface mount or as shown on drawings. Surface mount boxes for pull stations and speaker/strobes shall be stainless steel.

5. Matching Transformers: Tap range matched to acoustical environment of speaker location.

6. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red.

7. All appliances within the Washington Monument shall be voice/tone.

D. Horns: Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24V dc; with provision for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464.

1. Provide horn at “low” setting providing no more than 83 dBA measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

2. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red.

3. Audible appliances within Bunker 1 and Bunker 2 shall be horn.

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

1. Rated Light Output: 15/30/75/110 cd, selectable in the field.

2. Mounting: Wall mounted unless otherwise indicated on drawings.

3. For units with guards to prevent physical damage, light output ratings shall be determined with guards in place.

4. Flashing shall be in a temporal pattern, synchronized with other units.

5. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.

6. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red.

2.8 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE

A. General:

1. Include address-setting means on the module.

2. Store an internal identifying code for control panel use to identify the module type.

3. Listed for controlling HVAC fan motor controllers.

B. Monitor Module: Microelectronic module providing a system address for alarm-initiating devices for wired applications with normally open contacts.

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C. Control Module:

1. Operate notification devices.

2. Unlock fail-safe doors.

2.9 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER

A. The digital alarm communicator transmitter shall be integral to the specified Fire Alarm Control Panel.

B. Digital alarm communicator transmitter shall be acceptable to the remote central station and shall comply with UL 632 and be listed and labeled by an NRTL.

C. Functional Performance: Unit shall receive an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from fire-alarm control unit and automatically capture two telephone line(s) and dial a preset number for a remote central station. When contact is made with central station(s), signals shall be transmitted. If service on either line is interrupted for longer than 45 seconds, transmitter shall initiate a local trouble signal and transmit the signal indicating loss of telephone line to the remote alarm receiving station over the remaining line. Transmitter shall automatically report telephone service restoration to the central station. If service is lost on both telephone lines, transmitter shall initiate the local trouble signal.

1. In addition, the FACP will contain dual reporting capability and communicate to two separate alarm monitoring centers utilizing the data language “ContactID”.

D. The digital alarm communicator transmitter shall support two separate telephone lines. There are two central stations that all reportable fire alarm signals are to be transmitted to:

1. USPP Communications Section/dispatch center located in Washington DC at the USPP Anacostia Operations Facility in Anacostia Park.

2. NCR Communications Center located in Hagerstown, MD.

E. Fire alarm signals shall be transmitted to both central stations with the USPP Communications Section/dispatch center considered the primary center.

F. Local functions and display at the digital alarm communicator transmitter shall include the following:

1. Verification that both telephone lines are available.

2. Programming device.

3. LED display.

4. Manual test report function and manual transmission clear indication.

5. Communications failure with the central station or fire-alarm control unit.

G. Digital data transmission shall include the following:

1. Address of the alarm-initiating device.

2. Address of the supervisory signal.

3. Address of the trouble-initiating device.

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4. Loss of ac supply or loss of power.

5. Low battery.

6. Abnormal test signal.

7. Communication bus failure.

H. Secondary Power: Integral rechargeable battery and automatic charger. Provide batteries with sufficient capacity to operate (non-alarm) mode for a period of 24 hours. Following this supervisory period of operation on battery power, the batteries shall have sufficient capacity to operate in alarm mode for a period of 15 minutes.

I. Self-Test: Conducted automatically every 24 hours with report transmitted to central station.

2.10 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE (SPD)

A. Signaling Line Circuit Surge Protection:

Communications equipment shall be protected against surges induced on any signaling line circuit and shall comply with the applicable requirements of IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2. Cables and conductors, that serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveform(s):

1. A 10 microsecond by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

2. An 8 microsecond by 20 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes. Protection shall be provided at the equipment. Additional triple electrode gas surge protectors, rated for the application, shall be installed on each wireline circuit within 3 feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

2.11 FIRE ALARM WIRE AND CABLE

A. General Wire and Cable Requirements: NRTL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70, Article 760.

B. All fire alarm wiring shall be solid copper sized in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

C. Signaling Line Circuits: See drawing FA0.1.

D. Non-Power Limited Circuit: See drawing FA0.1.

E. Wire nuts are not permitted. Splices are not recommended; however, if required, splices are permitted only in junction boxes with terminal strips.

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2.12 AS-BUILT DRAWING CABINET

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Space Age Electronics or approved equivalent.

B. Locate in lower level mechanical room.

C. The Drawing Storage Box (DSB) shall be constructed of 18 gauge cold rolled steel (CRS), it shall be painted with a durable red powder coat paint. Over all dimensions 37 inches tall 5-1/2 inches wide and 4-1/4 inches deep. The access door shall be lettered on 2 angled sides of the cabinet providing 180 degrees of viewing. “FIRE ALARM DOCUMENTS” in White indelible letters minimum of 1 inch in height. The door shall have a stainless steel continuous piano hinge. The door of the DSB shall be locked with a keyed lock 3/4-inch barrel. Inside the cabinet shall have a strap to secure drawing in cabinet that is adjustable for size of rolled drawings. Location to hold keys and secure emergency contact information safely inside cabinet for easy access.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions for compliance with requirements for ventilation, temperature, humidity, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

1. Verify that manufacturer's written instructions for environmental conditions have been permanently established in spaces where equipment and wiring are installed, before installation begins.

B. Examine roughing-in for electrical connections to verify actual locations of connections before installation.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for installation and testing of fire-alarm equipment. Install all electrical wiring to comply with requirements in NFPA 70 including, but not limited to, Article 760, "Fire Alarm Systems."

1. Devices placed in service before all other trades have completed cleanup shall be replaced.

2. Devices installed but not yet placed in service shall be protected from construction dust, debris, dirt, moisture, and damage according to manufacturer's written storage instructions.

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B. Install wall-mounted equipment, with tops of cabinets not more than 78 inches above the finished floor.

C. Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes:

1. Install manual fire-alarm box in the normal path of egress within 60 inches of the exit doorway and on latch side of doors.

2. Mount manual fire-alarm box on a background of a contrasting color.

3. The operable part of manual fire-alarm box shall be between 42 inches and 48 inches above floor level. All devices shall be mounted at the same height unless otherwise indicated.

D. Smoke-Sensor Spacing:

1. Comply with the "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" section in the "Initiating Devices" chapter in NFPA 72, for smoke-detector spacing.

2. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet.

3. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture and not directly above pendant mounted or indirect lighting.

E. Install a cover on each smoke detector that is not placed in service during construction. Cover shall remain in place except during system testing. Remove cover prior to system turnover.

F. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install in a visible location near each smoke detector, sprinkler water-flow switch, and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal viewing position.

G. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install not less than 6 inches below the ceiling. Install speakers on flush-mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille. Install all devices at the same height unless otherwise indicated.

H. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install at least 6 inches below the ceiling. Install all devices at the same height unless otherwise indicated.

I. Device Location-Indicating Lights: Locate in public space near the device they monitor.

3.3 PATHWAYS

A. Pathways shall be installed in EMT.

3.4 CONNECTIONS

A. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and systems. Install the interface device less than 36 inches from the device controlled. Make an addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system being controlled.

1. Connection for relay at air handling unit controller.

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3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit.

3.6 GROUNDING

A. Ground fire-alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to fire-alarm control unit.

B. Ground shielded cables at the control panel location only. Insulate shield at device location.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field tests shall be witnessed by COR.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform the following tests and inspections

1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and to assist in testing.

2. Testing shall be conducted according to the following:

a. Prior to the Acceptance Test of the system, the Contractor shall have a factory-trained technician conduct a Preliminary Functional Test by inspecting, testing and adjusting the complete Fire Detection System according to NFPA 72, and provide a “Record of Completion” as set forth in NFPA 72. All smoke and heat detectors shall be tested as per the manufactures’ specifications. Testing shall be conducted in the presence of the COR. This test will be conducted after the alarm points have been programmed into the US Park Police dispatch center computer, and the Hagerstown Dispatch Center computer. This will allow verification of the alarm transmittals during the acceptance test. The alarm points and their verbiage shall be provided to the COR for approval before programming the fire alarm panel.

b. Do not submit a written request for Final Acceptance Tests and Inspections until the preliminary test and corrections are completed and approved. Final Tests and Inspections shall be conducted by the contractor in the presence of the COR.

Testing shall be according to NPFA 72 and NCR. Testing shall be conducted outside of normal business hours.

D. Tests and Inspections:

1. Testing shall be conducted outside of normal business hours.

2. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.

a. Inspection shall be based on completed Record Drawings and system documentation that is required by NFPA 72 in its "Completion Documents, Preparation" Table in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter.

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b. Comply with "Visual Inspection Frequencies" Table in the "Inspection" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72; retain the "Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the installed components.

3. Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions. Perform the test using a portable sound-level meter complying with Type 2 requirements in ANSI S1.4.

4. Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions.

5. Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions.

6. Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

E. Reacceptance Testing: Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or replaced devices and appliances.

F. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

G. Prepare test and inspection reports.

H. Maintenance Test and Inspection: Perform tests and inspections listed for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semiannual periods. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections.

Testing shall be conducted outside of normal business hours.

I. Annual Test and Inspection: One year after date of Substantial Completion, test fire-alarm system complying with visual and testing inspection requirements in NFPA 72. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections. Testing shall be conducted outside of normal business hours.

3.8 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, maintenance service shall include 12 months' full maintenance by skilled employees of manufacturer's designated service organization. Include preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of worn or defective components, lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting as required for proper operation. Parts and supplies shall be manufacturer's authorized replacement parts and supplies.

1. Include visual inspections according to the "Visual Inspection Frequencies" table in the "Testing" paragraph of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Perform tests in the "Test Methods" table in the "Testing" paragraph of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

3. Perform tests per the "Testing Frequencies" table in the "Testing" paragraph of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

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3.9 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT

A. Comply with UL 864.

B. Technical Support: Beginning at Substantial Completion, service agreement shall include software support for two years.

C. Upgrade Service: At Substantial Completion, update software to latest version. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Substantial Completion. Upgrading software shall include operating system and new or revised licenses for using software.

1. Upgrade Notice: At least 30 days to allow COR to schedule access to system and to upgrade computer equipment if necessary.

3.10 DEMONSTRATION

A. Provide a minimum of two 4-hour training classes to train the Park's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire-alarm system. Provide training documentation, and O&M documentation of the fire alarm system. Training shall be outside of normal business hours.

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