PWS_FP_Sys_Maint_2019.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

MAINTENANCE

DEVENS RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA

U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT DEVENS

30 QUEBEC STREET

DEVENS, MA 01434

SPECIFICATION NO. PWF-41103-9M 24 JANUARY 2019

SPECIFICATION NO. PWF-41103-9M USAG FORT DEVENS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

FOR

DEVENS RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA, DEVENS MA

(REVISED 24 JANUARY 2019)

GENERAL: The contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials and supplies to test, maintain, repair, and replace fire protection systems within the building and facilities at Fort Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA), Devens, MA as specified here within. The fire protection systems include fire alarm and detection, kitchen fire suppression, fire protection sprinklers, fire pumps, and emergency lighting.

ALL EMERGENCY REPAIR AND CLEANING WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED ON AN

ON-CALL BASIS ONLY.

A site visit is VERY highly recommended by the potential Contractor to verify the existing conditions of Fort Devens buildings fire alarms, suppressions, sprinklers and water pump fire protection systems, fire extinguishers and all appurtenances related to the different systems prior to submission of bids.

Any plans/drawings that are made available to the Contractor are provided as is and are not certified by the Government as to currency and accuracy. Any documents provided represent the best available information only. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to validate any critical information requirements via research or site visit.

All work shall be performed in strict accordance with all stated applicable Department of Defense, Federal, State and Local codes and regulations. These codes shall include, but not limited to, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA-1, 10, 13, 17, 25, 72, and 70, National Fire Alarm Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), Unified Facilities Criteria UFC 3-601-02, AR 420- 1 Army Facilities Management for Fire Prevention and Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR) 527. The Contractor shall use the Latest Edition of the codes. Where multiple codes may apply, the most stringent shall apply. The conflict shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer upon written request from the Contractor via Request for Information (RFI). The Contractor is responsible for adherence with all codes and regulations administered by the Devens Fire Department as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) over all work performed under this contract.

All work shall be performed during normal working hours at Fort Devens, Monday through Friday, 0730 to 1600 hrs.

The USAG Fort Devens RFTA Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Point of Contact (POC) for this work is George Markt (Office Phone No. 978-796-3133, Cell Phone No. 845-986-6585).

The work area is controlled, limited and restricted. For access to the Main Post, Equipment Concentration and Air Field Areas contact George Markt at 978-796-3133. For access to the South Post Area, contact the Ammunition Branch of the USAG Fort Devens Logistic Readiness Center at 978-796-3037 or 978-796-2723 for ASP access prior to entering the ASP area.

Special Requirements:

Building 3413 will require a minimum of a two (2) day notice to 978-796-2623/2030 prior to entry.

This is a secured area. The Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) and ASP Warehouse will require a minimum of a two (2) day notice to the Range Officer at Range Control Office, 978-796- 2723/3107 and the Ammunition Management Office at 978-796-3037.

The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet Installation access requirements to the Installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The Contractor shall coordinate all inspections with the Devens Fire Department as the AHJ over all work performed under this contract.

All work shall be inspected, approved, and accepted by the COR prior to payment and must be completed within 30 days after contract award.

APPLICABLE CODES/NFPA REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall ensurethat all work described herein is conducted in accordance with the latest editions of the following publications, manufacturer’s product data and installation instructions:

*NFPA 1 Fire Code

*NFPA 10 Fire Code Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018

*NFPA 13 National Installation of Sprinkler System

*NFPA 17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

*NFPA 25 Testing, Certification of Existing Sprinkler Systems

*NFPA 70 National Electrical Codes

*NFPA-72 National Fire Alarm Code

*NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking

Operations

*NFPA 1 Fire Protection Systems: Inspection, Test and Maintenance Manual, Fourth

Edition, 2012

*CMR 527 Code of Massachusetts Regulation, Section 11

*UFC 3-601-02 Unified Facilities Criteria – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire

Protection Systems

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall have five (5) years or more experience with Fire Alarm and Protection Systems and Fire Extinguisher inspection, maintenance, testing and certification. The Contractor must be currently certified as Master Electrician (Master Electrician License Name and Number) with experience in repairs/maintenance and installation of Fire Alarm Systems and Programming.

Contractor must be registered, licensed and insured in the State of Massachusetts. The Contractor shall provide proof of qualifications to the Contracting Officer and proof of insurance. Contractor must have bond capability with proof from Bond Agent.

WORK INCLUDED IN THIS CONTRACT

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, fuel, oils, water, transportation, ladders, worker assistance, self storage, tools, vehicle and materials to perform all emergency repairs. The work includes: diagnosis of the problem, inspection of all appurtenances, repair, testing and certification of the existing fire alarm panel/equipment and components of the troubled fire alarm and protection system within the designated Fort Devens Facilities and Buildings. All Fire Alarm Units shall be complete, fully functional and operational when the repairs are made.

NOTE: Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and paying all fees associated with the repairs of the troubled fire alarm and protection systems and shall take all responsibility for coordinating with the Massachusetts Devens Fire Department at 978-772-4600 which is the local Authority having jurisdiction for emergency response.

The Contractor shall be aware that the existing fire alarms, appurtenances, fire extinguishers and protection systems/programs within the buildings of the Fort Devens are of numerous different manufacturers, makes, models, styles, and types. Where approved in writing via Request for Information to the Contracting Officer, The Contractor may be approved to replace existing system components with modern equivalents that comply with the material specifications of the contract.

If Contracting and the Contractor pursue this option, the Contractor shall submit an itemized/detailed cost estimate with full manufacturer’s catalog data on all proposed replacement system components and warranties to the Contracting Officer for approval/acceptance prior to performing any work.

The Contractor shall notify the Devens Fire Department upon arrival to Fort Devens to investigate, assess the trouble/fault in the fire panel/system, perform inspection, perform the repairs and test the components of the fire alarm system to ensure compliance of a fully functional and operative system within Fort Devens, MA.

The Contractor’s emergency repairs shall determine the cause of the trouble/fault, inspect the equipment, inventory the problem and make necessary repairs to the existing fire alarm and/or protection system of the building within Fort Devens. The work shall include, but will not be limited to, the following appurtenances and pertinent amenities to determine the cause of the trouble/fault:

a. Smoke and Heat Detectors

b. CO Detectors

c. Audio and Visual Devices

d. Pull Stations, Bells, Strobes, Horns

e. Fire Alarms/Panels/indicator lights

f. Wiring and Connections

g. Master Boxes and connections w/ Devens Fire Department

h. Protection system appurtenances (batteries, charging units, surge suppressors etc)

i. Total system connection to the local fire department

j. Fire Extinguishers

The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure timely and proper repairs to the trouble/fault system.

After performance of the work, a complete and signed copy of the work permit from the Devens Fire Department shall be attached to the invoice when submitted for payment. This signed copy will ensure the work is acceptable to the Contracting Officer and that the work performed meets both Government and Devens Fire Department requirements.

USAG Fort Devens DPW Engineering shall be notified PRIOR to any and all work performed on the existing fire alarm and protection systems of the Fort Devens RFTA Facilities.

PARTS AND MATERIALS

The Contractor shall be paid under this work item for parts, materials, and supplies used to service, repair, or replace failed or failing fire protection systems equipment or components. The Contractor will provide a listing of parts, materials, and supplies when invoicing.

The purchase of all parts, materials, and supplies above $50.00 must be approved by the COR in advance of the work.

LIFE CYCLE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to do a life cycle replacement of existing fire protection equipment, components, and appurtenances.

After the Contractor completes diagnosis of the system trouble or fault, if the projected cost of repairs of the existing system exceeds more than 30% of the value of the current system, the Contractor shall submit an itemized detailed cost estimate with all information to replace/upgrade the existing Fire Alarm and Protection System to the Contracting Officer and Director of Public Works for approval. The Director of Public Works shall provide final approval of the requirement for and the details of any proposed replacement component or subsystem of the existing fire alarm /protection system.

Government preferred replacement/upgrade system components are those manufactured as non-proprietary equipment/materials (ie: Silent Night). All proposed replacement system component manufacturer’s catalog data and pertinent installation data shall be submitted in advance to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. No replacement work may proceed without Contracting Approval and all replacement work shall be in accordance with approved submittals.

** All new Addressable Silent Night Fire Alarm Panels shall be CO compatible, compliant with new fire codes for CO detectors.

The Government shall determine the best value of repairs versus replacement. No replacements or upgrades shall be performed without approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer is the only person to authorize expenditure of funds to repair and/or upgrade the fire alarm and protection system.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the APPLICABLE CODES /NFPA REQUIREMENTS List as well as all other specified/applicable DOD, Federal, State and Local codes and regulations.

The Contractor shall provide Manufacturer’s detailed drawings, installation instructions, operational and maintenance manuals of the new system. System information shall be complete with wiring diagrams, power panel connections, fire alarm panel, alternate power system, all items of the fire alarm protection system and appurtenances.

All wiring shall be in EMT conduit and be installed per the latest edition of NFPA 70.

NO payment shall be made until the Contractor has installed, tested and certified a fully complete, functional and operational fire alarm/protection system that is accepted by Devens Fire Department, Fort Devens COR and Contracting Officer.

ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF FIRE

SUPPRESSIONS, VENT CLEANING AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS in KITCHEN

DINING FACILITIES AT BUILDINGS 657 AND 665

Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment and materials to service, clean, inspect, test, and certify the current kitchen suppression equipment and gas valve operation. The contractor shall certify that the equipment is in compliance with noted regulations and requirements.

Contractor shall ensure all equipment, vents, hoods, stoves, floor, walls and appurtenances are maintained per the Federal and State Regulations and the Inspections of the Army Veterinary Clinic Inspection Personnel.

ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF FIRE

ALARM AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS

The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance, test and certification of all the existing Fire alarms, appurtenances and protection systems within designated Fort Devens Buildings.

Contractor shall perform all maintenance per the suggested standards of the applicable NFPA, CMR and other applicable DOD, Federal, State and Local codes and regulations.

Contractor’s maintenance shall include determination of cause of any trouble/fault identified when inspecting the equipment, identifying the problem and making necessary corrections to the existing fire alarm system of the facilities within Fort Devens. The work shall include, but will not be limited to, the following appurtenances and pertinent amenities to determine the cause (s) of any trouble/fault:

a. Smoke and Heat Detectors

b. CO Detectors

c. Audio and Visual Devices

d. Pull Stations, Bells, Strobes, Horns

e. Fire Alarms/Panels/indicator lights

f. Wiring and Connections/actuator arms/system duct devices

g. Master Boxes

h. Commercial Range Hoods and Fire Suppression Systems in 2 Dining Facilities

i. Total System connection to the local MASSDEV Fire Department

TESTING:

The testing of the existing fire alarm system for the Fort Devens Buildings and all pertinent amenities of the fire alarm system:

a.) Shall include 100% test of all peripheral devices, heat/smoke detectors, CO detectors, pull stations and audio/visual devices.

b.) Rate of rise heat detectors shall be functionally tested using a shielded heat lamp designated and developed for the purpose of testing the detector’s response time of one minute with a 15-degree increase in temperature.

c.) Smoke/heat/CO detectors shall be tested with Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) and Fire

Inspector approved devices for the purpose of initiating an alarm response.

d.) Shall include water pump system/appurtenances, motors, pumps, switches, all peripheral equipment and devices.

e.) Shall include weekly PHYSICAL inspection and monitoring of the Building 3413 sprinkler compressors and Building 3415 fire pump and peripheral equipment and devices to validate any failures with the equipment and validation of no water/air/POL leakage from the equipment within the operations area. The PHYSICAL Personnel site visit is a requirement to validate operations within a remote site Facility. NOTE: Pictures are included in the Attachment Section. Contractor MUST notify the COR when they visit the site.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall ensure and itemize any/all repairs to any items or pertinent amenities of the fire alarm and protection system that is not in compliance with NFPA 72. The Contractor shall inspect/troubleshoot all wiring and equipment for problem areas of the fire alarm/protection system. The Fire Alarm and Protection System shall be in compliance with the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) with the latest Edition and Local Fire Department Codes, Rules and Regulations. The Contractor’s recommendation shall ensure that all systems shall be complete, fully functional and operational as design by the manufacturer's suggested requirements.

CERTIFICATION:

1. The Contractor shall provide a detailed, itemized, COMPLETE report for each Fort Devens

RFTA building with each individual device inspected, tested and certified by each location, zone and test result. The complete system shall be certified including location of heat/smoke detection devices, audio/visual devices, pull stations, fire alarm panels and panel indicator lights/connections/batteries and accessories within the system for compliance of being fully functional and operational.

2. The Contractor shall provide a manufacturer’s detailed plan with a drawing of all appurtenances of the fire alarm system. The manufacturer’s drawing shall include all equipment locations and connections of the building fire alarm system to the local Fire Department.

3. The Contractor shall coordinate any/all fire alarm/protection inspection, testing and certification with the Devens Fire Department. The local Fire Department Chief, Deputy, or Fire Inspector shall approve all work for functional test and ensure compliance with the Local Fire Department Regulations.

4. The Contractor maintenance, testing and certification reports shall be signed by the Fort

Devens COR stating that the repaired system was tested, approved and accepted by the Government and MASS Devens Fire Department shall sign stating approval as the AHJ.

ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF

SPRINKLERS, ALARMS, APPURTENANCES AND FIRE PUMP PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance, testing and certification of all the existing Fire sprinkler system alarms, appurtenances, fire pumps and protection systems equipment within designated Fort Devens Buildings. Contractor shall perform all maintenance per the suggested standards of the applicable NFPA, CMR and other applicable DOD, Federal, State and Local codes and regulations.

Contractor’s maintenance shall include determination of cause of any trouble/fault identified when inspecting the equipment, piping, connection for leakage, pressure system equipment, motors, pumps, identifying the problem and making necessary corrections to the existing fire sprinkler alarm system of the facilities within Fort Devens. The work shall include, but will not be limited to, the following appurtenances and pertinent amenities to determine the cause (s) of any trouble/fault:

1): control(s) for system pressure maintenance/monitoring 2): maintain the air compressors for the sprinkler as noted on the attached picture listed in the

ATTACHMENTS SECTION.

3): pipe connections for pressure and water leakage at designated pressures requirements 4): alarm system and appurtenances/devices operations 5): validate piping/connections condition/rust/leakage/deterioration 6): perform initial year camera survey of the interior of designated sprinkler piping system for deterioration per designated location(s).

7): replace fire sprinkler heads as required 8): weekly operational visual inspection of Building 3413 sprinkler compressors and Building

3415 water pump systems

ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND CERTIFICATION OF

EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND EGRESS MARKING SYSTEMS AND APPURTENANCES

Contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment and materials to maintain the current emergency lighting and egress marking systems to include individual battery-powered, central battery-powered units, and standby generator powered lighting systems equipment in compliance with noted regulations and requirements. Contractor shall ensure equipment, lighting, egress marking and appurtenances are maintained per the Federal and State Regulations and UFC-3-601- 02 dated 8 September 2010 with latest edition.

ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING, MAINTENANCE AND CERTIFICATION OF FIRE

ALARM AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT SOUTH POST RANGE TOWERS

The Contractor shall perform annual maintenance, testing and certification of all the existing fire alarms, appurtenances and protection systems within designated South Post Range Towers at Fort Devens, MA. Contractor shall perform all maintenance per the suggested standards of the applicable NFPA, CMR and other applicable DOD, Federal, State and Local codes and regulations.

Contractor’s maintenance shall include determination of cause of any trouble/fault identified when inspecting the equipment, identifying the problem and making necessary corrections to the existing fire alarm system of the facilities within Fort Devens. The work shall include, but will not be limited to, all appurtenances and pertinent amenities for determining the cause(s) of any trouble/fault:

NOTE: Range Towers are located on South Post Range Training Area and will require a clearance to enter South Post Training Area. Inspections/repairs are mostly battery associated repair requirements.

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The Contractor is responsible for the provision of and the performance of the inspection, maintenance, testing and certification and replacement of all fire extinguishers within each USAG Fort Devens RFTA building and designated South Post Range areas listed in the USAG Fort Devens RFTA Fire Extinguisher Inventory List provided in the ATTACHMENTS SECTION in accordance with the Applicable Codes/NFPA Requirements listed above. The Contractor is responsible for the updating of the USAG Fort Devens RFTA Inventory List and the replacement of non-serviceable or non-repairable fire extinguishers within each USAG Fort Devens RFTA building and designated South Post Range area.

The Contractor is responsible for the delivery and placement of all replacement fire extinguishers within each USAG Fort Devens RFTA building and designated South Post Range area

The Contractor is responsible for the removal and proper disposition of all non-serviceable or non-repairable fire extinguishers being replaced in accordance with the Environmental Protection Requirements provided below.

The Contractor shall assume a Post-wide total of not more than 262 non-serviceable or non-repairable fire extinguishers within USAG Fort Devens RFTA buildings and designated South Post Range areas are required to be replaced during the Base contract year and up to 60 fire extinguishers (i.e. ten 10 percent of the total number of the total number of fire extinguishers at USAG Fort Devens RFTA) can be assumed to require replacement during each Option Year. The Contractor shall also assume that up to 113 fire extinguishers will require maintenance, testing and certification during the Base contract year and up to 179 will require maintenance, testing and certification during each Option Year.

Fire Extinguisher Inspection Procedures

The Contractor shall inventory, inspect and annotate inspection tags, sheets and building plans that all existing fire extinguishers in the buildings are in compliance. Each inspection shall verify the following, at a minimum:

• Each fire extinguisher is in its designated space

• There are no obstructions to access or visibility

• Safety seals are not broken or missing

• There is no evidence of physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle

• Pressure gauge readings are in the proper range or position

• Operating instructions are legible and facing outward

• Fullness – confirmed by weighing or lifting

The Contractor shall correct any deficiencies found during each inspection and submit a written report of each deficiency, by building number and signed by the AHJ, to the COR/POC detailing the deficiency and how it was resolved. Fire extinguishers found to be defective during the inspection shall be replaced by the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the COR / POC before the replacement of any fire extinguisher. A fire extinguisher is deemed defective if any of the following conditions are revealed during an inspection, at a minimum:

• Operating instructions are not legible

• Safety seals are broken or missing

• Fullness can’t be confirmed (as determined by weighing or lifting)

• There is evidence of physical damage, corrosion, leakage or a clogged nozzle

• Pressure gauge readings are not in the operable range or position

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Procedures

The Contractor shall ensure that all fire extinguishers are maintained to include a thorough examination of the mechanical parts, extinguishing agent and expelling means. The examination shall be completed by an approved fire extinguisher technician with greater than 3 years of experience with fire extinguishers. Maintenance shall be completed in accordance with NFPA 10 and shall include, but not be limited to, DOT labelling, O-ring and valve stem repair and general repair of adverse operational conditions noted during inspection.

Fire Extinguisher Testing and Certification Procedures

The Contractor shall ensure that all fire extinguishers within each USAG Fort Devens RFTA building are fully functional and operational.

The Contractor shall coordinate all testing and certification with the Devens Fire Department as the AHJ over all work performed under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide a complete report to the COR / POC, signed by the Devens Fire Chief, stating that all fire extinguisher inspections, testing and tagging were approved and accepted by the AHJ within 10 days of the completed testing.

Hydrostatic testing is required to be completed on all on all fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 in Section 1.2.

The Government reserves the right to provide replacement parts and fire extinguishers if the Government can provide a more efficient supply.

The Contractor shall honor all warranties on new fire extinguishers.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

No hazardous waste shall be transported onto United States Army property at the USAG Fort Devens RFTA.

Less hazardous or non-hazardous materials will be substituted for hazardous materials, unless specifically required elsewhere in this contract. Where hazardous materials are needed, users will adhere to all applicable federal, OSHA, and State regulations regarding the management and handling of hazardous materials. In the absence of regulations, users will apply the best available technology or management in the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Contractor will submit Material Safety Data Sheets to the DPW POC for all hazardous materials to be used in this contract.

RELEASE REPORTING: Any release of oil (including leaks from hydraulic hoses and equipment), hazardous waste, or hazardous material at USAG Fort Devens RFTA or at sites supported by Devens RFTA, shall be immediately reported to the USAG Fort Devens RFTA Environmental Coordinator at 978-796-2565 during normal work hours. This clause does not relieve the contractor of reporting requirements including State and Federal laws (EPA or Massachusetts DEP). Releases outside of normal working hours shall be reported to the DOD Police (978-796-3333).

Any hazardous material released to the environment (including leaks from hydraulic hoses and equipment) as a result of the contractor's work shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor and shall be cleaned up at no expense to the government. Any release shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Environmental Coordinator.

Neither the need to comply with this provision nor any cost or delays caused by failure to comply with applicable environmental laws will be the basis for an extension of time for task or contract completion, an equitable price adjustment, or the relaxing of any contract requirements.

The contractor is required by law to contact the Federal, Local Environmental Agency or Occupational, Safety and Health Agencies for any reason related to compliance requirements arising out of performance of this contract.

The contractor is required to transport solid waste and demolition debris off Government property and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements for solid waste disposal.

In the event any agency contacts the contractor for any reason relating to compliance requirements arising out of performance on this contract, the contractor shall immediately inform the DPW Environmental Coordinator and the Contracting Officer no later than the close of business on the day the contact is made. If such communication is after normal business hours, notification will be made immediately on the next business day. The contractor shall also provide the name, telephone number of the agency, name of the person making the contact and the substance of any verbal or written communication from such agency. Any coordination with regulatory agencies to discuss the extent of the law requirements will first be made through the Director of Public Works.

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

The Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor will report contractor manpower information (including subcontractor manpower information) required for performance of this contract. The contractor shall submit all the information required in the format specified at the following web address https://cmra.army.mil/default.aspx.

The required information includes:

• Contract Number

• Delivery Order Number (if applicable)

• Task Order Number (if applicable)

• Requiring Activity Unit Identification Code (UIC)

• Command

• Contractor Contact Information

• Federal Service Code

• Direct Labor Hours

• Direct Labor Dollars

• Location information [where contractor and subcontractors (if applicable) performed the services Contractors shall fill in the above fields on the website.

ATTACHMENTS

1. UFC 3-601-02 Unified Facilities Criteria – Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire

Protection Systems (Attachment 1)

2. Inventory of Fort Devens Buildings with Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Kitchen Fire Protection

Systems (Attachment 2)

3. Maintenance Instructions and Photographs of the Building 3413 Fire Protection Sprinkler Air

Compressor (Attachment 3)

4. Maintenance Instructions and Photographs of the Building 3415 ECS Equipment and Storage Warehouse Fire Sprinkler System Control Panel, Pump and Pump Storage Room (Attachment 4)

5. USAG Fort Devens RFTA Fire Extinguisher Inventory List (Attachment 5) https://cmra.army.mil/default.aspx

6. Site Maps of Fort Devens RFTA Main Post Area, Equipment Concentration (ECS) Area and South Post Training Area and Air Field Area (Attachment 6)

ATTACHMENT 1 TO SPECIFICATION NO. PWF-41103-9M PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT, INVENTORY OF FORT DEVENS BUILDING FIRE PROTECTION

SYSTEMS. UFC 3-601-02

UFC 3-601-02

8 September 2010

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This UFC supersedes UFC 3-600-02, dated 1 January 2001.

FOREWORD

The Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) system is prescribed by MIL-STD 3007 and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization criteria, and applies to the Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DOD Field Activities in accordance with USD (AT&L) Memorandum dated 29 May 2002. UFC will be used for all DOD projects and work for other customers where appropriate. All construction outside of the United States is also governed by Status of Forces Agreements (SOFA), Host Nation Funded Construction Agreements (HNFA), and in some instances, Bilateral Infrastructure Agreements (BIA.)

Therefore, the acquisition team must ensure compliance with the more stringent of the UFC, the SOFA, the HNFA, and the BIA, as applicable.

UFC are living documents and will be periodically reviewed, updated, and made available to users as part of the Services’ responsibility for providing technical criteria for military construction. Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC), and Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment (AFCEE) are responsible for administration of the UFC system. Defense agencies should contact the preparing service for document interpretation and improvements. Technical content of UFC is the responsibility of the cognizant DOD working group. Recommended changes with supporting rationale should be sent to the respective service proponent office by the following electronic form: Criteria Change Request (CCR). The form is also accessible from the Internet site listed below.

UFC are effective upon issuance and are distributed only in electronic media from the following source:

• Whole Building Design Guide web site http://dod.wbdg.org/.

Hard copies of UFC printed from electronic media should be checked against the current electronic version prior to use to ensure that they are current.

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JAMES C. DALTON, P.E.

Chief, Engineering and Construction U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Chief Engineer Naval Facilities Engineering Command

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Director of the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment Department of the Air Force

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REVISION SUMMARY SHEET

Document: UFC 3-601-02, Operation and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems

Superseding: This UFC supersedes UFC 3-600-02, dated January 2001, and all subsequent changes.

Description of Changes: This update to UFC 3-600-02 clarifies many of the requirements in the January 2001 version, updates references, and further coordinates the Services' requirements. This version of the UFC:

• Revises the term “waivers” to “exemptions” in accordance with MIL-STD-3007, Standard Practice for Unified Facilities Criteria and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications.

• Updates offices of responsibility.

• Provides guidance on employee workplace notification.

• Provides guidance on work prioritization.

• Provides guidance on false, mistaken, or accidental fire alarm activations.

• Provides additional guidance on inspection of Halon systems to reduce accidental leakage of Halon to the atmosphere.

• Incorporates criteria for inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of emergency lighting systems.

• Incorporates criteria for ITM of egress marking systems.

• Incorporates criteria for ITM of fire and smoke opening protection devices.

• Incorporates criteria for ITM of cross-connection prevention devices.

• Adds new warnings and cautions based on post-event investigations and studies.

Reasons for Changes: This UFC was revised:

• To reflect organizational changes to the alignment of the responsible offices.

• To bring the guidance into compliance with Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) requirements for employee workplace notification and to provide specific direction on how to comply with the general OSHA requirements.

• To provide guidance on previously unaddressed fire protection systems and features.

• To incorporate lessons learned from post-event investigations and studies.

Impact: This document provides and expands guidance to address field application issues. This revision:

• Reduces maintenance requirements by using performance-based, reliability-centered maintenance frequencies rather than prescriptive-based frequencies.

• Consolidates maintenance frequency requirements from multiple sources into a single source document while continuing to rely on consensus standards and industry references for the technical task execution details.

• Has no anticipated impacts on maintenance costs.

• Will increase the level of urgency assigned to the repair or correction of impaired fire safety features as required by public law.

• Will improve employee awareness of potential safety issues in the work place.

• Unifies requirements. All the requirements in this document are unified between the

Services and DOD agencies.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 BACKGROUND

1-2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1-3 APPLICABILITY

1-4 AUTHORITY

1-5 REFERENCES

1-6 OBJECTIVE

1-7 CRITERIA

1-7.1 Systems and Applications Not Covered

1-7.2 Conflicts

1-7.3 Exemptions

1-7.4 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

1-8 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

1-8.1 ITM Tasks

1-8.2 Other Inspections

1-9 RECORDS

1-10 SYSTEM IMPAIRMENT OR OUT-OF-SERVICE WARNING

1-11 REPAIR OR CORRECTION OF IMPAIRMENTS TO SYSTEM OR

FEATURE PERFORMANCE

1-12 SYSTEM IMPAIRMENTS AND REPAIRS AND CORRECTIONS

REPORTING

CHAPTER 2 FACILITY SYSTEMS

2-1 RCM METHODOLOGY

2-1.1 Features Requiring Maintenance

2-1.2 Unrequired Features

2-2 ITM TASK DESCRIPTIONS AND FREQUENCIES

2-2.1 Task Descriptions

2-2.1.1 Supervised Components

2-2.1.2 Event-Driven Tests 2-2.1.3 Excluded National Fire Code Tasks 2-2.1.4 Non-ITM Activities ii

2-2.1.5 Medical Facilities 2-2.1.6 Fire Extinguishers

2-2.2 Fire Detection and Alarm Systems

2-2.3 Wet Pipe Automatic Sprinkler Systems

2-2.4 Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler Systems

2-2.5 Deluge Sprinkler Systems 2-2.6 Pre-Action Automatic Sprinkler Systems 2-2.7 Water Spray Systems 2-2.8 Water Mist Systems 2-2.9 Foam and Foam-Water Systems 2-2.10 Standpipe Systems 2-2.11 Hydrants and Monitors 2-2.12 Fire Pumps 2-2.13 Water Supply Tanks 2-2.14 Dry Chemical Systems 2-2.15 Wet Chemical Systems 2-2.16 Halon Systems 2-2.17 Clean Agent Systems 2-2.18 Carbon Dioxide Systems 2-2.19 Emergency Lighting Systems 2-2.20 Egress Marking Systems 2-2.21 Fire and Smoke Barrier Opening Protection 2-2.22 Backflow Prevention Devices

CHAPTER 3 MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING SYSTEMS

3-1 SCOPE

3-1.1 Residential Smoke Detectors 3-1.2 Residential Sprinkler Systems

3-2 ITM TASK DESCRIPTIONS

GLOSSARY

APPENDIX A REFERENCES

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FIGURES

Figure

Title

Figure 1-1. System Out-of-Service or Impaired Sign

Figure 2-1. Liquid Level Measuring System

Figure 2-2. Typical Emergency Lighting Systems

Figure 2-3. Typical Egress Marking Units

Figure 2-4. Typical Combination Egress Marking and Emergency Light Units

TABLES

Table

Title

Table 2-1. Fire Detection and Alarm System ITM Tasks

Table 2-1. Fire Detection and Alarm System ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-2. Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-2. Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-3. Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-4. Deluge Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-4. Deluge Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-5. Pre-Action Automatic Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-5. Pre-Action Automatic Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-5. Pre-Action Automatic Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-6. Water Spray Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-6. Water Spray Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-7. Water Mist Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-7. Water Mist Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-8. Low-Expansion Foam Systems for Flammable Liquid Tanks ITM Tasks

Table 2-9. Foam Spray and Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-9. Foam Spray and Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-10. Foam Monitors Nozzle Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-10. Foam Monitors Nozzle Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-11. Grate Nozzle Foam Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-12. High-Expansion Foam Systems ITM Tasks iv

Table 2-13. Standpipe Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-14. Hydrants ITM Tasks

Table 2-15. Yard Hydrant Monitors and Hose Houses ITM Tasks

Table 2-16. Fire Pumps ITM Tasks

Table 2-16. Fire Pumps ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-17. Water Supply Tanks ITM Tasks

Table 2-17. Water Supply Tanks ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-18. Dry Chemical Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-18. Dry Chemical Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-19. Wet Chemical Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-19. Wet Chemical Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-20. Halon Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-20. Halon Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-21. Clean Agent Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-21. Clean Agent Systems ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-22. Carbon Dioxide Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-23. Emergency Lighting Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-24. Egress Marking Systems ITM Tasks

Table 2-25. Fire and Smoke Barrier Opening Protection ITM Tasks

Table 2-25. Fire and Smoke Barrier Opening Protection ITM Tasks (Continued)

Table 2-26. Backflow Prevention Devices ITM Tasks

Table 3-1. MFH Residential Smoke Detectors ITM Tasks

Table 3-2. MFH Residential Sprinkler Systems ITM Tasks

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1 BACKGROUND

This Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) has been developed from an evaluation of Department of Defense (DOD) facilities, from surveys of maintenance methods, and from selection of the best practices of the DOD, other government agencies, and the private sector. This UFC is based on recognized reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) concepts and reliability-centered risk management. It was prepared using model building maintenance codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) National Fire Codes®, industrial standards, and other recognized standards to the maximum extent feasible. Personnel safety and continuity of mission were primary considerations.

1-2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This UFC provides requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of engineered fire protection features in DOD facilities. Do not deviate from these criteria without prior approval of the component office of responsibility in paragraph 1-7.4.

Do not use this UFC for acceptance or commissioning of fire protection systems.

1-3 APPLICABILITY

1-3.1 The criteria in this UFC apply to DOD facilities located on or outside of DOD installations, whether acquired by appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed. Facilities include all temporary or permanent structures and their contents, including waterfront facilities, outside storage, and shore protection for ships and aircraft, as well as mobile and stationary equipment.

1-3.2 The criteria in this UFC apply to DOD leased and maintained facilities outside of DOD installations, whether acquired by appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed, when the DOD or a DOD contractor maintains the facility.

1-3.3 When maintained by the leaser, DOD-leased facilities located outside of DOD installations, whether acquired by appropriated or non-appropriated funds, or third party financed and constructed, shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the local (off-installation) authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or in the absence of such requirements, this UFC.

1-3.4 Government owned, contractor operated facilities (GOCO) shall follow these criteria unless alternative ITM requirements and frequencies are specifically included in the contract documents.

1-4 AUTHORITY

1-4.1 This UFC implements these public laws, which are available at http://www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/:

• Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 1794, Military Child Care

• Title 15 United States Code (USC) Section 2227, Fire Safety Systems in Federally Assisted Buildings (Fire Administration Authorization Act)

• Title 15 United States Code (USC) Section 272, Utilization of Consensus Technical Standards by Federal Agencies

• Title 29 United States Code (USC) Section 1910, Subpart L, Fire Protection

• Title 29 United States Code (USC) Section 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters

1-4.2 15 USC § 272 identifies the necessary consensus technical standards required to implement policy objectives and activities within the area of fire protection engineering for the DOD. Compliance with criteria issued in accordance with this UFC does not constitute an exception to the public laws. Fire protection criteria must conform to the requirements of this UFC and the NFPA National Fire Codes, except as modified by this UFC and specifically referenced by this UFC. Additional criteria include portions of the Factory Mutual (FM) Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets (FM Global Data Sheets), as specifically referenced by this UFC.

1-5 REFERENCES

Appendix A contains a list of references used in this UFC.

1-6 OBJECTIVE

ITM tasks in this UFC represent the minimum required to achieve a 99 percent overall system reliability in response to an actual fire event.

1-7 CRITERIA

Use the task frequencies in this UFC in lieu of the frequencies in the National Fire Codes except as indicated in paragraph 1-7.1.

1-7.1 Systems and Applications Not Covered When a specific system or application is not addressed by this UFC, follow national building codes, recognized industry standards, and standard engineering practices. In the absence of such technical information, contact the DOD component AHJ (paragraph 1-7.4). Fire department operations, staffing, and equipment are not addressed in this

UFC.

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1-7.2 Conflicts If a conflict exists between this UFC and any other DOD document, referenced code, standard, or publication, this UFC takes precedence. Individual DOD components (paragraph 1-7.4) may issue technical guidance, which takes precedence.

1-7.3 Exemptions Criteria exemptions may be approved by the AHJ where an alternative ITM action providing equivalent fire protection and life safety exists and is also approved. Requests must include justification, hazard analysis, cost comparison, criteria applied, and other pertinent data. Lack of funds or cost savings do not justify an exemption. Exemptions may be granted only for specific requests and will not extend to cases with similar circumstances.

1-7.4 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) For this UFC, the AHJ is the component office of responsibility:

• U.S. Army: Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(HQ USACE/CECW-CE)

• U.S. Navy: Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Headquarters Chief Engineer Organization (NAVFACENGCOM HQ-CHE)

• U.S. Marine Corps: HQMC Code LFF-1

• U.S. Air Force: Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency Operations and Programs Support Division (HQ AFCESA/CEO)

• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Chief, Security Operations (DES-SO)

• National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Installation Operations Office

(NGA/SIO)

• National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Management Services and Operations/Environmental Safety Office (MS&O/ESO)

• Washington Headquarters Service (WHS), Office of the Pentagon Fire Marshal (OPFM)

• All other DOD components: Director, Installations Requirements and Management, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations) via the DOD Fire Protection Engineering Working Group

(FPEWG)

Note: The FPEWG is comprised of the AHJ from each Service or agency. Each member of the FPEWG is a fire protection engineer (GS-804, Fire Protection Engineer, individual qualification standard).

1-8 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

1-8.1 ITM Tasks ITM tasks shall be performed by craftspersons trained or qualified in the maintenance and repair of the specific fire protection system or subsystem.

1-8.1.1 “Trained or qualified” personnel shall perform ITM and repair tasks only on the systems for which these personnel have been specifically qualified. Trained or qualified personnel may supervise other less qualified personnel in the execution of the tasks covered in this UFC. At no time shall apprentice-level craftspersons be allowed to execute the ITM tasks in this UFC without a qualified supervisor on site. Trained or qualified personnel shall perform ITM and repair tasks only within the scope of their specific qualification. Generally accepted qualifications include:

1-8.1.1.1 Craftspersons completing the Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance course (J3AZR3E451 01FA, https://webm.sheppard.af.mil/sirs/default.html ) at the Technical Training Center, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The 82 Training Wing, 782 Training Group, 366 Training Squadron provides engineer craftsman skills training for all DOD branches and has both Army and Navy detachments assigned to the squadron (366trs.cc@sheppard.af.mil).

1-8.1.1.2 Craftspersons completing the Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance course (J3AZR3E051 012, https://webm.sheppard.af.mil/sirs/default.html). The Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance course is no longer offered as part of the advanced training program (last offered October 04).

1-8.1.1.3 Craftspersons with other recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications for fire protection systems, such as National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) (Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Systems, or Special Hazard Suppression Systems), or formalized labor organization-based journeyman training, or similar programs.

1-8.1.1.4 Craftspersons holding a valid, current qualification or license from any state (or local jurisdiction if delegated authority by the state). Local jurisdictions and other organizations may require varying levels of continuing education to maintain recognized journeyman or craftsman-level qualifications.

1-8.1.2 Installation or base operating support (BOS) contractor personnel must meet the state (in which the installation is located) (or local, if delegated authority by the state) qualification and licensing requirements. Where some form of licensing, certification, or approval is required, it shall be current in accordance with the state or local requirements, as applicable. All ITM and repair tasks will be accomplished under the supervision of a licensed craftsperson.

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