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MULTIPLE BUILDING FIRE ALARMS 010150 – 1

COLLBRAN JOB CORPS CCC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

MULTIPLE BUILDING FIRE ALARMS

COLLBRAN JOB CORPS CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CENTER

SECTION 010150

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 – SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Work for this project requires the contractor to be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, miscellaneous items, freight and delivery and all necessary valid licenses for the work summarized as follows:

1. Replace Heat Detectors. Building #3, Meadow Brook Dorm.

2. Add A/V Device in ADA room. Building #4, Eagle Ridge Dorm.

3. Add smoke detector. Building #5, Dining Hall.

4. New Fire Alarm System. Building #18, Recreation.

5. Replace smoke detectors. Building #40, Aspen Dorm.

6. Add pull station. Building #47, Floor Covering/Fire.

7. Adjust height and relocate pull station. Building #12, Education.

8. Replace Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Building #1, 4, 40.

9. Replace all FACP backup batteries.

10. Troubleshoot FACP. Building # 2 MTN view dorm and #9 Admin.

11. Tamper Switch Connections, Building #9 Admin.

1.2 LOCATION

A. This project is located at the Collbran Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center located

1.1 of miles from Collbran in Mesa County. The address is 57608 CO-330, Collbran, CO, 81624. Driving instructions can be obtained from the Center by calling (970) 487- 2038.

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULING

A. Work hours for this project are between 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The contractor needs to provide 24 hours notice prior to the work in each building.

1.4 POINT OF CONTACT

Center Point of Contact: Steve Place, AWPO, 970-487-2035, steven.n.place@usda.gov

USE OF PREMISES

A. Confine constructions operations to immediate area of work. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

mailto:steven.n.place@usda.gov

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B. Government will occupy site and buildings during entire construction period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations.

C. Keep driveways, parking areas, loading areas and entrances to buildings clear and available to Government, Government's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Government.

1.5 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Smoking is not permitted within the buildings or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.6 PERMITS

State permits are not required, however electrical work shall be inspected by a state inspector or third-party inspector with them providing a report addressed to the Job Corp Center. The third-party inspector shall hold the appropriate International Code Council Credentials and be approved by the CO. The contractor shall pay any fees required for the work. The State/Inspector(s) do not have any jurisdictional authority on Federal projects. The State/Inspector(s) shall perform inspections based upon State codes and shall provide a list of deficiencies to the Job Corp Center. The contractor will provide the report signed by the State/Inspector to the COR to provide to the CO. The CO will determine which deficiency/violations will be enforced for the contractor to address. The USFS is the jurisdiction having authority.

1.7 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

A. Schedule of Items: The project Schedule of Items includes several sections to organize the work into Base Items and Optional Items.

1. Provide pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items.

2. Contract award will be made for all Base Items.

B. Base Items (BI):

1. Base Item No. 1- Replace Heat Detectors. Building #3, Meadow Brook Dorm.

a. Unit: Lump Sum

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 131285.

c. Description of Issue: Heat detectors are utilized instead of smoke detectors in six sleeping bays.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

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1) Replace six existing heat detectors with six new smoke detectors.

Provide smoke detectors compatible with existing FACP, Model:

Miniscan 124 by Fire Lite, located in RA office.

2) Contractor to have Center Representative present to verify the working order of each after replacement.

2. Base Item No. 2- Add A/V Device in ADA room. Building #4, Eagle Ridge Dorm.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 130937.

c. Description of Issue: Designated accessible sleeping room does not have an audio/visual (A/V) device in order to provide adequate notification for visually and hearing-impaired occupants.

1) Provide one A/V device in the ADA sleeping room. Connect the new device to the building fire alarm system. Provide intensities and locate in accordance with federal regulations and NFPA 72, 2016, 18.4 and 18.5.

2) Install fire alarm cable in 1/2-inch Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) conduit.

3) Contractor to have Center Representative present to verify the working

3. Base Item No. 3- Add smoke detector. Building #5, Dining Hall.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 130951.

c. Description of Issue: Main Fire Alarm panel not protected by a smoke detector.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Provide one photoelectric smoke detector on the ceiling in the middle of the Shift Supervisor office. Connect the new detector to the building fire alarm system.

2) Provide a conventional detector, compatible with the existing building fire alarm system based on the building fire alarm control/annunciator panel (Model Miniscan 124 by Fire-Lite Alarms), located at the second floor corridor outside the locker room.

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3) All new wiring to be installed in 1/2-inch Electrical Metallic Tubing

(EMT).

4) Contractor to have Center Representative to verify the working order of each after replacement.

4. Base Item No. 4- New Fire Alarm System. Building #18 Recreation

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 131352 incorporates 130972 OM, 130973 OM.

c. Description of Issue: The existing conventional building fire alarm system is reaching the end of its useful life, located on the second floor LRC office.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Remove the existing system and devices. Keep wiring and conduit where possible. All devices, annunciators, and lights will be replaced.

Pull station locations can stay the same as long as it is the correct height and horizontal distance from door.

2) Provide design/built services to replace the conventional building fire alarm system (FA) with a new Class A, addressable FA system, including a new addressable FACP with voice communication capabilities, & new addressable fire alarm devices.

3) Provide FA system from the same manufacturer as utilized throughout the Center (as example manufactured by Fire Lite or Silent Knight).

4) The new FACP shall be addressable, with battery backup, dual-up, and integral or external transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) device and have adequate points plus spares.

5) Locate the new FACP at the LRC space (2nd floor).

6) Provide a remote annunciator panel and voice unit in the first-floor office.

7) Provide smoke detection in the offices, recreation spaces, gymnasium, Theater, aerobic space, LRC space, storage rooms, corridors, attic spaces, and server room.

8) Provide heat detectors in the locker rooms, laundry room, kiln space, hair salon space, and janitor closets.

9) Provide combination heat/smoke/carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in two second floor mechanical rooms, two in the gymnasium, one in the snack bar, and one at each first diffuser of each of three furnaces.

10) Permitted to replace one of space smoke or heat detectors with combination heat/smoke/CO unit or locate the combo/CO unit in the middle of space housing first diffuser.

11) Provide duct smoke detectors at HVAC units with capacity of more than 2000 CFM.

12) Provide new audio/visual (A/V) devices two units (strobe/speaker) per space in the gymnasium, Rec Hall, Cardio, LRC room; one unit per space in Weight room, Snack Bar, Arts and Crafts, Aerobics.

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13) Provide horn/strobes in the rest of the spaces as required by NFPA 101 and 72.

14) Provide horn/strobe and Knox box on the exterior.

15) Connect the chair lift to the new FACP. Re-connect new FACP to the annunciator panel and to remote monitoring station in Building 5.

16) Utilize existing conduit and wiring to the extent permissible by code.

Install all new wiring and existing exposed wiring in the gymnasium & recreation spaces in 3/4-inch EMT.

17) Provide a code analysis, 60% &100% design sets, & as-built drawings, voltage drop, backup battery calculations, catalog sheets, specifications. All drawings will be 11 x 17.

18) Contractor to have Center Representative present to verify the working

5. Base Item No. 5- Replace smoke detectors. Building #40, Aspen Dorm.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 130996.

c. Description of Issue: The existing 120V hard wired, stand-alone smoke alarms with battery backup, located in the sleeping rooms, need to be replaced.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Replace eight stand-alone smoke alarms in the sleeping rooms with eight new 120V hard wired smoke alarms with battery back-up and a tamper resistant feature that will emit an alarm sound if the unit is removed. Model 9120 by Gentex or equal. Contractor to submit product data sheets for approval.

2) Contractor to have Center Representative present to verify the working

6. Base Item No. 6- Add pull station. Building #47, Floor Covering/Fire.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 130990.

c. Description of Issue: A manual fire alarm pull station is not provided at the second floor exit from the office area (northeast part of the building).

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Provide a single action manual pull station in the natural egress path within 5 feet of the second floor exit from the fire office area. Provide pull station compatible with the existing building FACP.

2) All new wiring to be installed in 1/2-inch Electrical Metallic Tubing

(EMT).

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3) Contractor to have Center Representative present to verify the working

7. Base Item No. 7- Relocate pull station. Building #12, Education.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: N/A.

c. Description of Issue: Pull station located behind the door.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Move one pull station from behind the door to within distance specified in NFPA 72 current edition on the strike side of the door.

2) Contractor to have POC listed in Section 1.4 to verify the working order of each after replacement.

3) Contractor to repair all walls and openings to match existing conditions before pull stations were moved and before completion of contract.

8. Base Item No. 8- Replace Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Building #1, 4, 40.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 141729, 141744, 141905.

c. Description of Issue: Three existing system type with battery backup, ceiling-mounted carbon monoxide detectors (Model CO1224T 12/24V by System Sensor) will expire soon.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) All 3 buildings

a) Replace three system type carbon monoxide detectors with three new CO detectors (Model CO1224T 12/24V by System Sensor or equivalent) compatible with the existing building fire alarm system.

b) Locations are 1 in each wing and 1 in mechanical room.

c) Test CO detectors and the entire fire alarm system for operation.

d) Test will be done with POC listed in Section 1.4.

9. Base Item No. 9- Replace all FACP backup batteries.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 141916

c. Description of Issue: Power backup batteries in all fire alarm control/annunciator panels throughout the Center are more than three years old.

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1) Approx. 26 power backup batteries to be replaced. Replaced batteries need to be disposed of properly off site.

2) Replace batteries as appropriate/specified by the existing system.

a) (Building#)B1- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel (FACP) is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 124, located in the RA office.

b) B2- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel (FACP) is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 124, located in the RA office.

c) B3- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel (FACP) is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 124, located in the RA office.

d) B4- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Silent Knight, Model 5805, located in the RA office.

e) B5- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 124, located in the second floor corridor outside of the locker room.

f) B7- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the secretary’s office.

g) B9- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the admin area corridor.

h) B12-The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the principal's office.

i) B14-The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the warehouse office.

j) B28-The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the corridor on the second floor.

k) B39-The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the instructor's office on the second floor.

l) B40- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel (FACP) is a Fire- Lite Alarms, Model Miniscan 112, located in the RA office.

m) B47- The fire alarm control/annunciator panel is a Fire-Lite Alarms, Model MS-4 located near the exit door on the mezzanine (west part of the building).

n) Show all batteries to be disposed to the Center POC listed in Section 1.4 before removing from the center.

10. Base Item No. 10- Troubleshoot FACP. Building # 2 MTN view dorm and #9

Admin.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 141911, 141935

c. Description of Issue: B2- The building fire alarm control/annunciator panel

((FACP Model Miniscan 124 by Fire-Lite Alarms), located in the RA office, indicates a trouble status. Trouble status is due to disconnected duct

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smoke detectors at four gas-operated furnaces, and disconnected tamper and flow switches at the sprinkler riser at the basement level mechanical room.

B9- The building fire alarm control/annunciator panel ((FACP) Model Miniscan 112 by Fire-Lite Alarms) indicates a trouble status.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) B2- Install new addressable duct smoke detectors in each of the 4 furnaces. Connect to the existing FACP located in the RA office.

Inspect the operation of tamper and flow switches at the sprinkler riser in the basement level mechanical room. Contractor to determine condition of tamper and flow switches. Promptly notify the CO in writing as to the condition of each. Demonstrate operation of all work and trouble free panel to Center POC listed in Section 1.4. All work shall be done by a qualified fire alarm contractor with NICET certifications.

2) B9- Inspect the existing system and the trouble status. Remedy the system to clear the trouble status if able. Contractor to determine condition of fire alarm panel and promptly notify the CO in writing if trouble status cannot be cleared and if any components need replacing.

If no replacement parts are needed, notify the Center POC listed in Section 1.4 what the issue was and the correction.

11. Base Item No. 11- Tamper Switch Connections, Building #9 Admin.

b. JCC Deficiency #’s: 130954

c. Description of Issue: During the building sprinkler system upgrade, tamper switches were not connected to the building fire alarm system.

d. Payment: The contract lump sum price as shown in the Schedule of Items includes all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals to:

1) Connect two existing tamper switches at the control valves to the building fire alarm system as required by IFC 2021, 903.4.

2) To be electrically supervised by a fire alarm system.

3) Provide completed testing as required by NFPA 72.

4) Complete testing in the presence of Center POC listed in Section 1.4

PART 2 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

2.1 DEFINITIONS

A. Action Submittals: Written and graphic information that requires Government approval.

B. Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government approval.

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2.2 PROCEDURES

A. Contractor Responsibilities

1. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

3. Include the following information on label or cover sheet for processing and recording action taken:

a) Project name.

b) Date.

c) Name and address of Contractor.

d) Name of manufacturer.

e) Unique identifier, including revision number.

f) Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h) Date of Contractor’s approval.

i) Statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Documents.

4. The Government will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval and will return them without action.

5. Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless the Contracting Officer (CO) observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

6. Only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by Government are to be used for construction.

7. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

B. Processing Time: Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Government will review initial submittal within 10 working days.

Additional time may be needed if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. Resubmittals: If resubmittal is necessary, it will be processed in same timeframe as initial submittal.

2.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Action Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

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1. Submit two copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return one copy. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

B. Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

2. Include the following information, as applicable:

a) Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b) Manufacturer's product specifications.

c) Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d) Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e) Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f) Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

g) Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Required Action Submittals

1. Product data for all devices in the system.

2. All submittals required in Section 28-3111 Fire Alarm System.

2.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required in the Technical Specifications in this contract, if applicable, and as indicated at the end of this subsection.

1. Submit one copy of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copy. Electronic submission of PDFs is an acceptable alternative to paper submission.

2. Provide a statement that includes signature of entity responsible for preparing certification.

B. Required Informational Submittals:

1. Construction Schedule

2. Sample Manufacturer Warranty

PART 3 – TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

3.1 USE OF UTILITIES

A. Utilities: Use of Government existing facilities will be permitted without metering and without payment of use charges, as long as facilities are cleaned and maintained in an acceptable condition. At Substantial Completion, restore these facilities to condition existing before initial use. The following are available for use by the contractor: water, and electrical power services. The following are not available: telephone service.

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3.2 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Sanitary facilities are available for use by the Contractor. Facilities must be cleaned and maintained daily.

3.3 STAGING AREAS

A. Coordinate on-site staging and storage requirements with the Center Point of Contact or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

3.4 CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITIES

A. Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from construction operations. Containerize and clearly label hazardous, dangerous, or unsanitary waste materials separately from other waste.

3.5 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Environmental Protection: Contractor shall provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct construction in ways and by methods that comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

B. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Comply with the national or state Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for erecting structurally adequate barricades, paint with appropriate colors, graphics, and warning signs/lights to inform personnel and public of possible hazard.

C. Fire Protection.

1. Store combustible materials in containers in fire-safe locations.

2. Maintain unobstructed access to fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, fire-protection facilities, stairways, and other access routes for firefighting. Prohibit smoking in hazardous fire-exposure areas.

3. Supervise welding operations, combustion-type temporary heating units, and similar sources of fire ignition.

PART 4 – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

4.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention plan and providing a safe environment for personnel and visitors.

4.2 SUBMITTALS

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A. Accident Prevention Plan: Before on-site work begins, submit a company approved accident prevention plan. This plan will be posted in the contract file. Design the plan to address Federal, State, and Local Occupational Safety and Health requirements that apply to this project. No progress payments will be processed until the plan is received. As a minimum the plan shall include:

1. Name, position title and contact information of company executive responsible for approving the Accident Prevention Plan.

2. Name and contact information of supervisor responsible to carry out the plan.

3. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

4. Contingency plans for emergency situations such as medical, fire, hazard material spills and other contract assessed hazard prevention and abatement requirement needs that apply to this project.

B. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

C. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

D. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

4.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Clauses entitled "Accident Prevention" and "Permits and Responsibilities" of the General Provisions: In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees: Ensure employees are physically qualified to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

4.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. Within 7 calendar days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to the CO a CA-1 form, which may be obtained from CO.

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B. All Other Accidents: Report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

4.5 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

4.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI.

4.7 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

4.8 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition.

Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

4.9 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly 15-minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

4.10 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. The CO will designate a hard hat area. Post the hard hat area in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide two hard hats for use by visitors. Change liners before reissuing hats.

4.11 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as

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explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

PART 5 – EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 EXAMINATION

A. Before beginning work, examine areas and document existing conditions. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

B. Field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this contract before ordering products.

C. Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents, submit a request for information to CO. Include a detailed description of problem encountered, together with recommendations for changing the Contract Documents.

5.2 INSTALLATION

A. Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment and elevation to fit with existing construction.

B. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

C. Install per manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations.

5.3 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. Clean Project site and work areas daily, including common areas. Dispose of materials lawfully.

1. Comply with NFPA 241 requirements for removal of combustible waste materials and debris.

2. Do not hold materials more than 7 days during normal weather or 3 days if the temperature is expected to rise above 80 deg F (27 deg C).

B. Burying or burning waste materials on-site will not be permitted. Washing waste materials down sewers or into waterways will not be permitted.

5.4 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Provide protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work does not get damaged or deteriorated prior to Substantial Completion.

5.5 CORRECTION OF THE WORK

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A. Repair or remove and replace defective construction. Restore damaged substrates and finishes.

1. Repairing includes replacing defective parts, refinishing damaged surfaces, touching up with matching materials, and properly adjusting operating equipment.

PART 6 – OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

6.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble a complete set of operation and maintenance data indicating the operation and maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system.

Include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections and as follows:

1. Operation Data: Include emergency instructions and procedures, system and equipment descriptions, operating procedures, and sequence of operations.

2. Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's information, list of spare parts, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules for preventive and routine maintenance, and copies of warranties and bonds.

PART 7 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

7.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. Definition of Substantial Completion: The Date certified by the CO when construction is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so the Government can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, as expressed in the Contract Documents.

B. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion, complete the following. List items below that are incomplete in request.

1. Prepare a list of items to be completed and corrected (punch list), the value of items on the list, and reasons why the Work is not complete.

2. Advise the CO of pending insurance changeover requirements.

3. Submit specific warranties, workmanship bonds, final certifications, and similar documents.

4. Obtain and submit releases permitting Government unrestricted use of the Work and access to services and utilities.

5. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra materials, and similar items to location designated by Government. Label with manufacturer's name and model number where applicable.

6. Complete startup testing of systems.

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7. Submit changeover information related to Government occupancy, use, operation, and maintenance.

8. Complete final cleaning requirements, including touchup painting.

9. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred exposed finishes to eliminate visual defects.

C. Inspection: Submit a written request for inspection for Substantial Completion. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion after inspection or will notify Contractor of items, either on Contractor's list or additional items identified by CO, that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

2. Results of completed inspection will form the basis of requirements for Final Completion.

7.2 FINAL COMPLETION

A. Preliminary Procedures: Before requesting final inspection for determining date of Final Completion, complete the following:

1. Submit certified copy of CO’s Substantial Completion inspection list of items to be completed or corrected (punch list), endorsed and dated by CO. The certified copy of the list shall state that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance.

2. Submit evidence of final, continuing insurance coverage complying with insurance requirements.

3. Instruct Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems.

B. Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection for acceptance. On receipt of request, CO will either proceed with inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements. CO will prepare a final Certificate for Payment after inspection or will notify Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before certificate will be issued.

1. Reinspection: Request reinspection when the Work identified in previous inspections as incomplete is completed or corrected.

7.3 LIST OF INCOMPLETE ITEMS (PUNCH LIST)

A. Preparation: Submit two copies of list or one electronically. Include name and identification of each space and area affected by construction operations for incomplete items and items needing correction including, if necessary, areas disturbed by Contractor that are outside the limits of construction.

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7.4 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. General: Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes. Protect Project Record Documents from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for CO's reference during normal working hours.

B. Record Drawings: Maintain and submit one set of blue- or black-line white prints of Contract Drawings and Shop Drawings.

1. Mark Record Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up Record Prints.

a) Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

b) Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, Change Order numbers, alternate numbers, and similar identification where applicable.

4. Identify and date each Record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location. Organize into manageable sets;

bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

7.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. General: Provide final cleaning. Conduct cleaning and waste-removal operations to comply with local laws and ordinances and Federal and local environmental and antipollution regulations.

B. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

C. Complete the following cleaning operations before requesting inspection for certification of Substantial Completion for entire Project or for a portion of Project:

1. Clean Project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter, and other foreign substances.

2. Remove tools, construction equipment, machinery, and surplus material from Project site.

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3. Touch up and otherwise repair and restore marred, exposed finishes and surfaces.

Replace finishes and surfaces that cannot be satisfactorily repaired or restored or that already show evidence of repair or restoration.

D. Remove waste materials from Project site and dispose of lawfully.

END OF SECTION 010150

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COLLBRAN JOB CORPS CCC ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

SECTION 283111

ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This section includes addressable fire alarm and carbon monoxide devices; including detectors, manual stations, notification devices, fire alarm panels, annunciators, wiring, conduits, and other related items.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplemen-tary Conditions and Division 1 Specifications, apply to this Section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. As specified in Specification 01-0150 “Submittal Procedures.”

1. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's literature for detectors, annunciators, manual stations, and control panels including all required modules, alarm bells, horns, wire and raceway, detector removal tool, detector tester, batteries, and telephone dialer.

2. Code Analysis of the building, code and design.

3. Shop Drawings: Comply with NFPA 72 and 720 requirements.

a. Drawings should be done in a 60% submittal and 100% submittal to the

CO.

b. Provide existing floor plans showing existing devices, type, and ratings.

Clearly identify areas where detector or audible and visible alarm spacing does not comply with NFPA 72. Provide revised floor plans showing pro-posed devices, types, and address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cable and conduits.

c. System riser diagram with device addresses, conduit sizes, and cable and wire types and sizes.

d. Batteries: Size calculations.

e. Wire Voltage Drop: Submit calculations showing voltage drop through each circuit.

B. Closeout Submittals: As specified in Specification 01-0150 “Closeout Procedures.”

1. Field quality-control test reports.

2. Final Documentation including the following:

a. Approval and Acceptance: Provide the “Record of Completion” form according to NFPA 72 and NFPA 720.

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b. Record Drawings: Provide the “Permanent Records” according to NFPA 72 and 720. Drawings shall include:

1) Plan views showing the actual location, designation, and interconnection of all system devices, including junction boxes.

2) Detailed single-line wiring schematics showing wiring terminations at panels and devices remote from the panel for each loop or zone.

3. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance data for all initiation, annunciation, and control devices.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of equipment. All work has to be done or supervised by a NICET Level 3 or 4.

B. Designer Qualifications: All work to be done by a Professional Engineer or a NICET Level 3 or 4 Technician.

C. Source Limitations for Fire Alarm Systems and Components:

D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in

NFPA 70.

E. Performance: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 720.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the manufacturers specified. Matching the current systems of the center is preferred.

1. Edwards Signaling.

2. Fire Lite Alarms, a Honeywell company.

3. NOTIFIER, a Honeywell company.

4. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc., Fire Safety Division.

2.2 DETECTORS

A. General: Comply with UL 268, operating at 24-V dc, nominal two or four wire type.

1. Integral Addressable Module: Communicates detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire alarm panel.

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2. Base: Twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

3. Self-Restoring detectors that do not require resetting or readjustment after actua-tion to restore them to normal operation.

4. Integral Visual Indicating Light: LED or similar type light indicating detector has operated and power-on status.

B. Photoelectric/Thermal: Actuated by either photoelectric or thermal inputs with remote sensitivity adjustment.

C. Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521, operating at 24-V dc, nominal.

1. Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature or a rate of rise.

2. Fixed-Temperature Type: Actuated by a fixed temperature.

2.3 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

A. General: Comply with UL 2075, operating at 24-V dc, nominal.

1. Internal electro-chemical sensor with on-board microprocessor and automatic drift compensation to track CO levels over time.

2. 150mA output relay: Normally open or normally closed relay allows interface with intrusion or fire alarm systems.

3. CO Alarm Level: 70 ppm/60-240 minutes.

4. Sounder: 85 dBa temporal 4-sounder for local notification.

5. Sensor Service Life: 10 years with end-of-life timer to indicate the device re-quires service. End-of-life timer to provide indication at the detector and control panel.

2.4 PULL STATION

A. Manual Fire Alarm Station: Comply with UL 38.

1. General: Single action, pull lever type, finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions. Provide with integral addressable module to communi-cate pull station status (normal, alarm, trouble) to fire alarm panel.

2. Outlet box: Manufacturer’s recessed or surface mounted back box.

3. Station Reset: Key-or wrench operated switch. Provide reset tool with pull sta-tion.

4. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated, provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.5 INITIATING AND INTERFACE DEVICES

A. Intelligent, microprocessor based, interface module, single input to monitor normally open or closed dry contact and reports the contact’s status to the control panel.

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2.6 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Horns: Comply with UL 464. Electric vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc producing a sound pressure level of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded sig-nal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

B. 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 high letters on the lens. Field selectable 15/30/75/110cd, rated light output

C. Combination Device: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single as-sembly.

D. Indoor Protective Shield: Where indicated provide factory-fabricated wire guard or clear plastic enclosure. Light output ratings of visible notification appliances shall be determined with shield in place.

2.7 ADDRESSABLE, FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL

A. General: Microprocessor based, UL listed, complying with UL 864 and meeting the requirements of NFPA 72 for local fire alarm control for automatic or manual service.

B. Alphanumeric Display and Systems Controls: LCD display for display of alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming control menu.

C. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V AC service and a power supply module. Alarm current draw of entire fire alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power supply module rating.

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

E. Provide with semi-flush trim kit.

F. Expansion card cage to hold network interface module.

G. Local and wide area network interface module for telephone transmission.

H. Alarm transmitter: Upon receiving an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from fire alarm panel the transmitter captures two telephone lines, dials a preset number and transmits signals when contact is made.

I. Transient Voltage Surge Suppression to be provide for the panel.

2.8 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR

A. Description: Functions matching fire-alarm control unit for alarm, supervisory, and trouble indications. Manual switching functions matching fire-alarm control unit, in-

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cluding acknowledging, silencing, resetting, and testing. Flush mount annunciator where possible.

B. Display Type and Functional Performance: Alphanumeric display and LED indicating lights shall match those of fire-alarm control unit. Provide controls to acknowledge, silence, reset, and test functions for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals.

2.9 RACEWAYS

A. EMT: UL 797 electrical metallic tubing; ANSI C80.3, zinc-coated steel.

1. Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel compression or set screw type.

2.10 WIRE:

A. General: UL listed and labeled.

B. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair, No. 18 AWG unless other size recommended by system manufacturer. Red insulation jacket.

C. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75oC, color-coded insulation. Red insulation jacket.

1. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum.

2. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE DETECTION REMOVAL AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING FIRE

DETECTION WORK

A. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire detection systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

1. Circuits to Be Removed: Remove portion of circuits, including conductors and conduit, indicated to be removed to source of supply. Disconnect abandoned outlets and remove devices. Remove abandoned outlets if conduit servicing them is abandoned and removed. Provide blank cover for abandoned devices which are not removed.

2. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect equipment. Remove circuit to source of supply where circuit is indicated to be removed. Temporarily terminate con-ductors in a safe manner where circuit will be reattached to new equipment or devices. Remove equipment.

B. Verify that abandoned wiring and equipment serve only abandoned facilities. Main-tain electrical continuity to remaining wiring and equipment.

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C. If during construction electrical conductors, conduits, or equipment to remain is dam-aged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality.

D. Where the reuse of existing conduits, outlets, junction boxes, etc. is permissible, make certain that the wiring for them is continuous from device to device.

E. Provide temporary wiring and connections to maintain existing systems in service dur-ing construction.

F. Remove exposed abandoned conduit, including abandoned conduit above accessible ceiling finishes. Cut conduit flush with walls and floors, and patch surfaces.

G. Repair adjacent construction and finishes damaged during demolition and extension work. Provide modifications to assure that circuits or systems wiring shall not pass through outlet or junction boxes that may be rendered inaccessible by changes made to the building.

H. Connect new work to existing work in a manner that will assure proper raceway grounding throughout in conformance with the National Electrical Code.

I. Removed conduits, wire, devices, fixtures, etc. become the property of the Contractor unless otherwise noted.

3.2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire alarm equipment.

B. Detectors, Panels, and Related Equipment: Install in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

C. Equipment Mounting: Install fire alarm panels and annunciators with top of cabinet not more than 72 inches above the finished floor.

D. Connecting to Existing Equipment: Verify that existing fire alarm system is operational prior to purchasing any equipment or making any modifications.

Demonstrate to the Contracting Officer that the existing fire alarm system operates correctly in trouble and alarm modes and that all existing devices operate correctly.

1. Provide expansion and module cards to enable new equipment to connect to ex-isting devices.

2. Verify the manufacture and type of devices connected to each fire alarm system undergoing modifications. Ensure that new devices and fire alarm panels inte-grate and operate with the existing systems.

3.3 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR INSTALLATION

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A. Comply with NFPA 720 for location and installation of carbon monoxide detection in commercial occupancies. Connect CO detectors to a zone dedicated exclusively for CO detection.

3.4 WIRING

A. Raceways: Shall be installed in EMT. Exposed wiring in finish spaces shall be in wire molds, color chosen by CO.

A. Grounding: Ground fire alarm panel and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100.

Install a ground wire from main electrical service ground to the Fire Alarm Panel.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install framed instructions and system layout in a location visible from fire alarm pan-el.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Notify Contracting Officer at least 48 hours before inspection or testing. Perform tests in the presence of the Contracting Officer.

B. Prepare test and inspection reports according to NFPA 72, including demonstration of sequences of operations.

C. Tests and Inspections:

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

a. Base inspection on completed Record Drawings and system documenta-tion required by NFPA 72 and NFPA 720 in its "Completion Documents, Preparation" Table.

2. System Testing: Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

a. Prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documen-tation" 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.

3. Carbon Monoxide Detector Testing: Test in accordance with NFPA 720.

D. Submit final test and inspection reports.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION

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A. Provide one hour of operating instructions to Government personnel for each fire alarm…