VA263-17-R-1144-013.pdf

Expand Outpatient Mental Health Specification 618-1 6-111 Section 21 13 13

21 13 13 - 1

SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The scope of work for this project includes modi fications to the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawi ngs and as further required by these specifications. The existing spri nkler system shall be re-zoned as indicated on the plans. The existing sp rinkler system shall also be expanded to accommodate the expanded mental health clinic. The contractor shall provide design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet system complete and ready for operation.

B. Design, installation, and testing shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13 (2016 edition) except for specified excepti ons.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, A ND SAMPLES.

B. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMISSIONING REQUIREME NTS.

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING, Treatment of pen etrations through rated enclosures.

D. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM, Conn ection to fire alarm of flow switches, pressure switches and valve supervis ory switches.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall posse ss a valid State of

Minnesota fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the insta llation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devic es shall be of a make and type listed by UL and approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for whi ch it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA.

C. Submittals: Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare d etailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level IV Sprink ler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer pract icing in the field of

Fire Protection Engineering. As Government review i s for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible fo r correcting any conflicts with other trades and building constructi on that arise during

21 13 13 - 2 installation. Partial submittals will not be accept ed. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide index referencing the appropriate specification sec tion. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following :

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors con tractors license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for th e NICET Level IV

Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the de tailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Regis tered

Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Fi re Protection

Engineering.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 13 – 2016 edition. Incl ude a site plan showing the piping to the water supply test locatio n.

3. Manufacturers Data Sheets:

a. For backflow preventers, provide flow test curve s from UL, FM, or the Foundation for Hydraulic Research and Cross-Con nection Control to verify pressure loss calculations.

b. Provide for materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installatio n instructions in data sheets. Where data sheet describes items in addition to that item being submitted, clearly identify propose d item on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets: Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendat ions of NFPA 13.

5. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built draw ings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the req uirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, th e following:

a. One complete set of reproducible as-built drawin gs showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the waterflow switch or pressure switch and the fire al arm equipment.

b. Complete, simple, understandable, step-by-step, testing instructions giving recommended and required testin g frequency of all equipment, methods for testing all equipment, a nd a complete trouble shooting manual. Provide maintenance instru ctions on replacing any components of the system including in ternal parts, periodic cleaning and adjustment of the equipment a nd components

21 13 13 - 3 with information as to the address and telephone nu mber of both the manufacturer and the local supplier of each ite m.

c. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completio n of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the s ystem, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed

Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NF PA 13.

d. Certificates shall document all parts of the ins tallation.

e. Instruction Manual: Provide one copy of the inst ruction manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser.

D. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materi als, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automa tic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13. Rec ommendations in appendices shall be treated as requirements.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance wit h NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design are a reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throu ghout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatmen t, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratorie s, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Swit chgear Rooms, Electric Closets, Refrigeration Service Rooms, Repa ir Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage roo ms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associat ed storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail st ores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building manage ment storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, fi le storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 sq uare meters

(1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distri bution (SPD).

d. Request clarification from the Government for an y hazard classification not identified.

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand includ ing hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent bel ow the available water supply curve.

21 13 13 - 4

4. Water Supply: The contractor is responsible for conducting a new flow test at the time of design.

5. Zoning:

a. The mental health clinic is served by Sprinkler Zones 40 and 41.

The boundaries for these zones shall be modified as part of this project. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barri er zones shown on the drawings.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUIBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of thi s specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2016.................Installation of Sprinkler S ystems

101-2012................Life Safety Code

170-2015................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory – Latest editio n

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide – Latest edition

E. International Building Code – 2012

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13. Us e nonferrous piping in

MRI Scanning Rooms.

B. Use of U-Bolt Clamps or hot taps is not permitt ed.

C. Use of threaded thin wall piping is not allowed . Branch piping to be a minimum of Schedule 40 pipe.

2.2 VALVES

A. Valves in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 in ch) or larger drain valves.

C. The wet system control valve shall be a listed i ndicating type valve.

Control valve shall be UL Listed and FM Approved fo r fire protection

21 13 13 - 5 installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI. (No Subs titutions Allowed).

D. Alarm valve shall be UL Listed and Factory Mut ual Approved. The alarm valve shall be equipped with a removable cover asse mbly. The alarm valve shall be listed for installation in the verti cal or horizontal position. The alarm valve shall be equipped with g auge connections on the system side and supply side of the valve clappe r. The alarm valve shall be equipped with an external bypass to elimin ate false water flow alarms. The alarm valve trim piping shall be exter nally galvanized.

Maximum water working pressure to 250 PSI. //

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 in ch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads .

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. The existing fire department connection shall be re-used.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers except “institutional” type sprin klers shall be FM approved. Provide quick response sprinklers in all areas, except where specifically prohibited by their listing or approva l. “Institutional” type sprinklers in Mental Health and Behavior Units shall be UL listed or FM approved quick response type. Maximum break a way strength shall be certified by the manufacturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds). //

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13, except as follows:

1. Sprinklers in elevator shafts, elevator pits, an d elevator machine rooms: Intermediate temperature rated.

2. Sprinklers in Generator Rooms: High temperature rated.

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wr ench for each system.

Locate adjacent to the riser. Sprinkler heads shall be installed in center of tile or center to center.

2.6 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS/HYDRAULIC PLACARDS

Plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white letter ing on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Enter pe rtinent data for each system on the hydraulic placard.

2.7 SWITCHES:

A. Contain in a weatherproof die cast/red baked ena mel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 13 m m (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

21 13 13 - 6

B. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded , non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

C. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfl y Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.8 GAUGES

Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

Supports, hangers, etc., of an approved pattern pl acement to conform to

NFPA 13. System piping shall be substantially suppo rted to the building structure. The installation of hangers and supports shall adhere to the requirements set forth in NFPA 13, Standard for Ins tallation of

Sprinkler Systems. Materials used in the installati on or construction of hangers and supports shall be listed and approved f or such application.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing though walls, floors or ceilings.

2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION

Antifreeze solution shall be compatible with potab le water supply in accordance with NFPA 13.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licens ed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installati on and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise th e installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to m easurements established by the installer and work into place without spring ing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required , use a standard pipe-bending template. Install concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers s o as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewal l heads may need to be utilized. Locate piping in stairways as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized perso nnel, and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). To prevent an obstruction to egress, provide piping cl earances in accordance with NFPA 101.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recomme ndations of NFPA 13.

21 13 13 - 7

D. Drains: Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate si ze to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressur e. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharg e into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NF PA 13.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switch es for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow swit ch and adjacent valves in easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in conformance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connec tions to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through mason ry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fir e stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Whe re core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal pene trations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

J. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

K. MRI Suite: Provide no more than one penetratio n of the MRI shield enclosure. The drain piping shall not be restricte d or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collecto r.

L. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves. Locate hydraulic placard informati on signs at each sectional control valve where there is a zone water flow switch.

M. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipm ent resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the install er at no additional expense to the Government.

N. Interruption of Service: There shall be no inter ruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alar m services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contra ctor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve in occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

21 13 13 - 8

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Provide the service of a NI CET level IV. Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrost atic tests in order to remove any debris which may have been left as we ll as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hydrostatically test system, inclu ding the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the

Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR ) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water li ne prior to performing these hydrostatic tests. Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Provide the servic e of a NICET level IV.

Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advis e COTR/Resident

Engineer to schedule a final inspection and test. C onnection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at leas t ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prev ent false alarms.

Furnish all instruments, labor and materials requir ed for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the test s. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features o f the systems under normal operations in test.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation an d maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COTR/Resident Engineer.

- - - E N D - - -

Expand Outpatient Mental Health Specification 618-16-111 Section 28 31 00

28 31 00 - 1 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

28 31 00

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM - EXTENSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section of the specifications includes the furnishing, installation, and connection of the fire alarm equipment to form a complete coordinated system ready for operation. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control units, fire safety control devices, annunciators, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified.

B. Fire alarm systems shall comply with requirements of the NFPA 72 and the Department of Veterans Affairs Fire Protection Design Manual (7th Edition) unless variations are specifically identified within these contract documents by the following notation: [VARIATION]. The design, system layout, document submittal preparation, and supervision of installation and testing shall be provided by a registered fire protection engineer. A NICET IV certified technician shall be on site for the supervision and testing of the system. Factory engineers from the equipment manufacturer, thoroughly familiar and knowledgeable with all equipment utilized, shall provide additional technical support at the site as required by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. Installers shall have a minimum of four years experience installing fire alarm systems.

C. Fire Alarm Systems shall be noncoded addressable systems, with automatic sensitivity control of certain smoke detectors and multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only.

D. The existing building fire alarm system is a Gamewell/FCI product that has an automatic digitized voice fire alarm signal with emergency manual voice override to notify occupants to evacuate. The digitized voice message shall identify the area of the building (smoke zone) from which the alarm was initiated.

E. Alarm signals (by device), supervisory signals (by device) and system trouble signals (by device not reporting) shall be distinctly transmitted to the main fire alarm system control unit.

F. The main fire alarm control unit automatically transmits alarm signals to a listed central station using a digital alarm communicator transmitter in accordance with NFPA 72.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative B. VA FPDM: Department of Veterans Affairs Fire Protection Design Manual C. LED: Light-emitting diode.

D. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering

Technologies.

E. PIV: Post Indicator Valve F. VCS: Voice Communications Systems

1.3 SCOPE

A. The existing fire alarm devices, wiring, and conduits to be reused and/or modified for the new layout of the area. Any additional devices needed for this project shall be provided as part of this contract.

B. All programming of the main fire alarm panel shall be provided by FireNet Systems Inc. Bidding contractors shall provide a separate line item cost for reprogramming of the space.

28 31 00 - 2 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

C. A modified fire alarm system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings. Device location shown on the drawings are for reference only unless specifically dimensioned. Actual locations shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, VA FPDM, and this specification.

D. Basic Performance:

1. Alarm and trouble signals from the building fire alarm control panel shall be digitally encoded by UL listed electronic devices onto a multiplexed communication system.

2. Response time between alarm initiation (contact closure) and recording at the main fire alarm control unit (appearance on alphanumeric read out) shall not exceed five (5) seconds.

3. The signaling line circuits (SLC) between building fire alarm control units shall be wired Style 7 in accordance with NFPA 72.

Isolation shall be provided so that no more than one building can be lost due to a short circuit fault.

4. Initiating device circuits (IDC) shall be wired Style C in accordance with NFPA 72.

5. Signaling line circuits (SLC) within buildings shall be wired Style 4 in accordance with NFPA 72. Individual signaling line circuits shall be limited to covering 22,500 square feet of floor space or 3 floors whichever is less.

6. Notification appliance circuits (NAC) shall be wired Style Y in accordance with NFPA 72.

1.4 DEFEND IN PLACE SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

A. The existing fire alarm sequence shall remain. New initiating devices such as Smoke Detectors and Manual Fire Alarm Boxes shall initiate a fire alarm signal.

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

1. Activate voice/alarm communication system.

2. Identify alarm at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators.

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

4. Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths.

5. Release fire and smoke doors held open by magnetic door holders.

6. Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire-alarm mode.

7. Activate smoke-control system (smoke management) at firefighter smoke-control system panel.

8. Close smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.

9. Recall elevators to primary or alternate recall floors.

10. Activate emergency lighting control.

11. Activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel supplies.

12. Record events in the system memory.

13. Record events by the system printer.

C. 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.

28 31 00 - 3 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

D. 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.

1.5 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND WORK

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

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements

2. Section 01 33 23 - Submittals: Procedures for submittals

3. Section 07 84 00 – Fire Stopping: Fire proofing wall penetrations

4. Section 09 91 00 - Painting: Painting for equipment and existing surfaces

5. Section 26 05 11 – Requirements for Electrical Installations

6. Section 26 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

7. Section 26 05 19 – Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables

C. Applicable Publications

1. The publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only.

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

a. 70-2014 National Electrical Code (NEC).

b. 72-2016 National Fire Alarm Code.

c. 90A-2015 Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems.

d. 101-2015 Life Safety Code

3. Department of Veterans Affairs Fire Protection Design Manual (7th Edition).

4. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

a. Fire Protection Equipment Directory (latest edition)

5. Factory Mutual Research Corp (FM): Approval Guide, Latest Edition

6. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

a. S3.41-1996 Audible Emergency Evacuation Signal

7. International Code Council, International Building Code (IBC) 2012 Edition

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. General Submittal Requirements:

1. Submit 4 copies and 1 reproducible in accordance with Section 01 33 23 Submittals and Section 26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations.

2. Submittals shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction prior to submitting them to Engineer.

28 31 00 - 4 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

3. Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications: A registered Fire Protection Engineer.

B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Comply with recommendations in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Floor plans: Provide locations of all devices (with device number at each addressable device corresponding to control unit programming), Only those devices connected and incorporated into the final system shall be on these floor plans. Do not show any removed devices on the floor plans. Show all interfaces for all fire safety functions.

3. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating.

D. Certifications:

1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit the Fire Protection Engineer’s qualifications and the technician's NICET level IV fire alarm certification. Include in the certification the names and addresses of the proposed supervisor of installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance.

Also include the name and title of the manufacturer’s representative who makes the certification.

2. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the manufacturer of each component (e.g., smoke detector) that the components being furnished are compatible with the control unit.

3. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer that the wiring and connection diagrams meet this specification, UL and NFPA 72 requirements.

1.7 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 III technician.

C. Source Limitations for Fire-Alarm System and Components: Obtain fire-alarm system from single source from single manufacturer. Existing fire alarm system is Gamewell/FCI

D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

E. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72 by a UL-listed alarm company.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Alarm Service: Do not interrupt fire-alarm service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary guard service according to requirements indicated:

28 31 00 - 5 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

1. Notify Owner/Owner’s Representative no fewer than 5 working days in advance of proposed interruption of fire-alarm service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire-alarm service without Owner/Owner’s Representative written permission.

1.9 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT

A. FireNet to modify existing software agreement to include modifications based on this project’s scope of work. See Paragraph 1.3.B of this specification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following: Gamewell/FCI (No Substitutions)

B. Existing equipment may be reused only where indicated on the drawings.

C. Except as indicated in paragraph A above, All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer's current model. All equipment shall be tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use as part of a fire alarm system.

The authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall certify that the installation complies with all manufacturer's requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS, GENERAL

A. All added equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer's current model. All equipment shall be tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use as part of a fire alarm system. The authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall certify that the installation complies with all manufacturer's requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

2.3 CONDUIT, BOXES, AND WIRE

A. Conduit shall be in accordance with Section 16111, CONDUIT SYSTEMS and as follows:

1. All new conduits shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70.

2. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of interior cross sectional area.

3. All new conduits shall be ¾-inch minimum.

B. Wire:

1. All existing wiring that is not reused shall be removed after new wiring installed in conduit or raceway and the new system is fully functional. All new wiring shall be in conduit.

2. Wiring shall be in accordance with NEC article 760, Section 26 0521 and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. All wires shall be color coded. Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 18 AWG for initiating device circuits and 14 AWG for notification device circuits.

28 31 00 - 6 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

3. Addressable circuits and wiring used for the multiplex communication loop shall be twisted and shielded unless specifically exempted by the fire alarm equipment manufacturer in writing.

C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Cabinets:

1. Shall be galvanized steel in accordance with UL requirements.

2. All new boxes shall be sized and installed in accordance with

NFPA 70.

3. New and existing covers shall be repainted red in accordance with

Section 09 9100 Painting and shall be identified with white markings as "FA" for junction boxes and as "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM" for cabinets and terminal boxes. Lettering shall be a minimum of ¾-inch high.

4. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have a volume 50 percent greater than required by the NFPA 70. Minimum sized wire shall be considered as 14 AWG for calculation purposes.

5. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have identified pressure type terminal strips and shall be located at the base of each riser.

Terminal strips shall be labeled as specified or as approved by the COR.

2.4 FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. The existing fire alarm control unit is a Gamewell FCI panel and shall be reused.

2.5 STANDBY POWER SUPPLY

A. Existing standby power supply shall remain. However, provide new batteries as needed for the new 24V circuits for the new door holders.

B. Batteries:

1. Battery shall be of the sealed, maintenance free type, 24-volt nominal.

2. Battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than 24 hours plus 5 minutes of alarm to an end voltage of 1.14 volts per cell, upon a normal AC power failure.

3. Battery racks shall be steel with an alkali-resistant finish.

Batteries shall be secured in seismic areas 2B, 3, or 4 as defined by the Uniform Building Code.

2.6 ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Individually addressed, connected to a signaling line circuit, 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.

2. Utilize existing local circuit with spare capacity.

B. 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 and visible from all viewing directions.

28 31 00 - 7 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

Flash rate shall be 1 Hz, with synchronization where required by NFPA 72.

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

2. Mounting: Ceiling mounted unless otherwise indicated.

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, white.

C. VCS Speakers:

1. Appliances shall comply with UL 1480 and shall be listed and labeled by an NRTL.

2. Nominal Dimension: 8-inch diameter cone-type

3. Operate on either 25VRMS or 70.7 VRMS

4. Output taps: 0.5W to 2.0W

5. Speakers shall produce a sound-pressure level of 90 dBA, measured

10 feet from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

6. Frequency Response: 400 Hz to 4000 Hz

7. Mounting: Ceiling mounted, unless noted otherwise.

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

9. Color: White

D. Voice/Tone Notification Appliances:

1. Appliances shall comply with UL 1480 and shall be listed and labeled by an NRTL.

2. High-Range Units: Rated 2 to 15 W.

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

4. Mounting: Flush, unless noted otherwise.

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

2.7 ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

A. System Smoke Detectors

1. General

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

b. Detectors shall be four (4) -wire type.

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

d. 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.

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

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

g. Provide remote indicator lamps and identification plates where detectors are concealed from view. Locate the remote indicator lamps and identification plates flush mounted on

28 31 00 - 8 – Mpls Version – 1/2014 walls so they can be observed from a normal standing position.

h. Detectors shall provide a visual trouble indication if they drift out of sensitivity range or fail internal diagnostics.

Detectors shall also provide visual indication of sensitivity level upon testing. Detectors, along with the fire alarm control units shall be UL listed for testing the sensitivity of the detectors.

i. Remote Control: Unless otherwise indicated, detectors shall be analog-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.

1) Fixed-temperature sensing shall be independent of rate-of-rise sensing and shall be settable at fire-alarm control unit to operate at 135 or 155 deg F.

2) Photoelectric detectors shall be factory calibrated and shall be settable at fire-alarm control unit to operate at 3.0 plus or minus 0.25 percent obscuration per foot.

2. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

a. 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.

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

1) Primary status.

2) Device type.

3) Present average value.

4) Present sensitivity selected.

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

3. 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;

clearly labeled “FIRE”; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be semi-recessed mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box.

b. Single-action mechanism, pull-lever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. (Provide single action for all areas unless noted otherwise on plan drawings)

c. 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.

d. Stations identified as key operated only shall have a single standardized lock and key separate from the control equipment.

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

f. Indoor Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to

28 31 00 - 9 – Mpls Version – 1/2014 initiate an alarm. Lifting the cover actuates an integral battery-powered audible horn intended to discourage false-alarm operation.

g. Weatherproof Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.8 SMOKE BARRIER DOOR CONTROL

A. Electromagnetic Door Holders:

1. New Door Holders shall be standard wall mounted electromagnetic type. In locations where doors do not come in contact with the wall when in the full open position, an extension post shall be added to the door bracket.

2. Operation shall be by 24 volt DC supplied from a battery located at the fire alarm control unit. Door holders shall be coordinated as to voltage, ampere drain, and voltage drop with the battery, battery charger, wiring and fire alarm system for operation as specified.

B. A maximum of twelve door holders shall be provided for each circuit.

Door holders shall be wired to allow releasing doors by smoke zone

C. Door holder control circuits shall be electrically supervised

D. Smoke detectors shall not be incorporated as an integral part of door holders

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, 72, 90A, and 101 and the VA FPDM as shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer. Fire alarm wiring shall be installed in conduit. All conduit and wire shall be installed in accordance with Section 16111 “CONDUIT SYSTEMS,” Section 16127 “CABLES, LOW VOLTAGE,” and all penetrations of smoke and fire barriers shall be protected as required by Section 07270 “FIRESTOPPING SYSTEMS.”

B. All new conduits, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas.

All existing accessible fire alarm conduit not reused shall be abandoned in place and labeled “SPARE”.

C. All fire detection and alarm system devices shall be flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished areas.

D. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install ceiling mounted devices as shown on plan drawings, and adhering to the requirements of the applicable codes and standards referenced in this specification.

E. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install ceiling mounted devices as shown on plan drawings, and adhering to the requirements of the applicable codes and standards referenced in this specification.

F. Speakers shall be ceiling mounted and fully recessed in areas with suspended ceilings. Speakers shall be wall mounted and recessed in finished areas without suspended ceilings. Speakers may be surface mounted in unfinished areas.

28 31 00 - 10 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

G. Ceiling mounted strobes shall extend below the finished ceiling in which it is installed, and shall be visible in all directions with no obstructions adjacent to it. Locate and mount to maintain a minimum 36 inches clearance from side obstructions.

H. Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:

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

2. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet.

3. Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high ceiling areas shall be determined according to Appendix A in NFPA 72.

4. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 5 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening.

5. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture.

I. Single-Station Smoke Detectors: Where more than one smoke alarm is installed within a dwelling or suite, they shall be connected so that the operation of any smoke alarm causes the alarm in all smoke alarms to sound.

J. Manual pull stations shall be installed not less than 42 inches or more than 48 inches from finished floor to bottom of device and within 60 inches of a stairway or an exit door unless noted otherwise on drawings.

3.2 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section Requirements for Electrical Installations.

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

3.3 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.

3.4 TESTS

A. Provide the service of a NICET level IV, competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the system. Make all adjustments and tests in the presence of the COR.

B. When the systems have been completed and prior to the scheduling of the final inspection, furnish testing equipment and perform the following tests in the presence of the COR. When any defects are detected, make repairs or install replacement components, and repeat the tests until such time that the complete fire alarm systems meet all contract requirements. After the system has passed the initial test and been approved by the COR, the contractor may request a final inspection.

1. 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

28 31 00 - 11 – Mpls Version – 1/2014

"Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter.

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.

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

3. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation.

4. Test the insulation on all installed cable and wiring by standard methods as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

5. Open each new alarm initiating and notification circuit to see if trouble signal actuates.

6. Test new 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.

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

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

9. 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.

3.5 FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

A. At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall repeat the tests in Article

3.5 TESTS and those required by NFPA 72. In addition, the

representative shall demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect. The demonstration shall be made in the presence of a VA representative.

- END OF SECTION -