A07_PWS_Attachment_3_Appendix_J-Fire_Detection_&_Suppression_14_Nov_16.pdf

Appx J-Fire Detection & Suppression 14 Nov 16 (Supersedes 15 July 16)

ISD Eng Br Standard Contracting Documents

Fire Detection & Suppression Construction/Renovation Requirements

1. Sprinkler systems shall be installed per UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. New sprinkler valve housings and support piping shall be a Viking system (by Viking Corporation) or approved equivalent.

Water piping other than Schedule 40 must be approved by the Engineering Branch, Directorate of Installation Services, Tobyhanna Army Depot, for a certain application.

2. Existing wet systems that will undergo over 30% of major renovation shall be converted to a dry system unless otherwise indicated.

3. Any system that is to be dropped from the main system shall have low point drains.

4. Installed or renovated sprinkler piping shall be painted red.

5. For new construction and major renovations, new alarm systems shall comply with UFC 3-600-01, Chapter 9-18, and UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems.

6. For minor renovation work (< 10 % change to fire alarm system), connect new alarm system devices into the existing signaling line circuit.

Program back to the main alarm panel for the building and Vision 21 Supervisory System (by SigCom) at the Emergency Services Dispatch Center.

7. Connecting a buildings fire alarm system to another, separate buildings FACP shall not permitted.

8. In buildings where more than one fire alarm panel is necessary, all fire alarm control panels must be networkable to each other and have one central transmission point to the Vision 21 Supervisory System.

9. All devices shall be labeled with their respective device address or circuit number on the exterior of each device for fire department identification.

10. Smoke and fire dampers shall be installed in HVAC systems in accordance with NFPA Standard 90A.

11. Locations of sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and installed fire extinguishers shall be submitted by 65% design for review.

12. All new and renovated spaces shall be covered by area smoke detectors.

13. Exterior staircases shall have a minimum landing of 36” at top and bottom and be flush with the floor it serves. All handrails shall be ADA compliant.

14. Mezzanines shall have two means of egress, with one leading directly to the exterior of the building.

15. All egress doors shall be a minimum of 36 inches wide and installed per NFPA Life Safety Code 101.

16. Maintain fire and/or smoke ratings of all separations (i.e. fire-rated walls, partitions, shafts, and floors). Any penetrations must be fire stopped by an approved or listed method in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479.

MNS Standardized Voice Messages:

All in a female voice

1. FIRE EMERGENCY

3 alarms – (Fast Whoop)

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! There has been a fire reported in the building – please proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building immediately. **Do not use the Elevators. (**Omit from building with no elevators)

3 alarms – (Fast Whoop) - Message repeats

2. BUILDING EVAC

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! There has been an emergency reported in the building – please proceed to the nearest exit and leave the building immediately.

3 bells - Message repeats

3. DANGER ALERT

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! There is a dangerous condition outside. Do not leave the building. Seek shelter away from the outside walls and await further instructions.

3 bells - Message repeats

4. WEATHER ALERT

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! A severe weather warning has been issued in the area. Check local news stations or national weather radio for more information.

3 bells - Message repeats

5. EMERGENCY OVER

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! The emergency situation is over. Please return to your regular activities

3 bells - Message repeats

6. SYSTEM TESTING

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! This is a test of the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification system. This is only a test.

Please disregard all messages until further notice.

3 bells - Message repeats

7. TESTING OVER

3 bells

May I have your attention please! May I have your attention please! System testing is complete. Consider all future messages real and take appropriate actions as directed.

3 bells - Message repeats

8. BUILDING SPECIFIC

As applicable – If required