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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION 28 -

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 28 31 32 FIRE ALARM REPORTING SYSTEM, DIGITAL

COMMUNICATOR TYPE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Submittal Schedule

1.3.2 Shop Drawings

1.3.2.1 Transmitter Information Table

1.3.2.2 Receiver Capacity

1.3.3 Product Data

1.3.4 Design Data

1.3.5 Test Reports

1.3.6 Certificates

1.3.7 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1.3.8 As-Built Drawings

1.4 SPECIAL TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Materials

1.5.2 Codes, Standards, and Manufacturer's Literature

1.5.3 FCC Compliance

1.5.4 Qualifications

1.5.4.1 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

1.5.4.2 Installer

1.5.4.3 Supervisor

1.5.4.4 Designer

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.7 CONTINUITY OF PROTECTION

1.7.1 Interconnection to Fire Alarm Reporting System

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.1 Operation

2.1.2 Active Signal Functions

2.2 STANDARD PRODUCTS

2.3 NAMEPLATES

2.4 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (DACT)

2.4.1 Transmitter Identity Code

2.4.2 Functional Requirements

2.4.2.1 Connection to Fire Alarm Control Units

2.4.2.2 Memory

2.4.2.3 Signal Transmission

2.4.2.3.1 Messages

2.4.2.3.2 Message Priorities

2.4.3 Enclosures

2.4.4 Environmental Operating Requirements

2.4.5 DACT Interface Device

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2.4.6 Interface Device Enclosure

2.4.7 Interface Device Indicators

2.4.8 Interface Device Access

2.4.9 Interface Device Housing Mounting

2.4.10 Interface Device Inputs and Outputs

2.4.11 DACT Power Supply

2.4.11.1 Battery Power

2.4.12 Transmission Confirmation

2.4.13 Automatic DACT Test

2.4.14 DACT Supervision

2.4.14.1 Supervision of Communications

2.4.14.2 Supervision of Pathways

2.4.14.3 Trouble Indication

2.4.15 Zone Disconnecting Means

2.5 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER (DACR)

2.5.1 Design

2.5.2 Polling Device

2.5.3 Telephone Line Connections

2.5.4 Receiver Code Format

2.5.5 Display

2.5.6 Memory

2.5.7 Digital Clock

2.5.8 Self-Contained Printer

2.5.9 Audible Appliance

2.5.10 Power Supplies

2.5.10.1 Emergency Power Source

2.5.10.2 Manual Battery Test

2.5.10.3 Battery Charger

2.5.11 DACR Supervision

2.5.12 Electrical Connections

2.5.13 Field Programming Capability

2.6 SUPERVISING STATION TERMINAL

2.6.1 Terminal Configuration

2.6.2 Terminal Cybersecurity

2.6.3 Terminal Functions

2.6.4 Terminal Display

2.7 SUPERVISING STATION PRINTER

2.8 SUPERVISING STATION POWER SUPPLIES

2.9 PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

2.9.1 Surge Suppression

2.9.1.1 Communications Link Surge Protection

2.9.2 Raceway and Fittings

2.9.3 Wiring

2.9.4 Ground Rods

2.9.5 DACT Programmer

2.9.6 Protected Premises Control Units

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

3.2 INSTALLATION

3.2.1 Wiring for Systems

3.2.1.1 Conductor Identification

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3.2.1.2 Additional Installation Requirements

3.2.2 Overvoltage and Surge Protection

3.2.3 Ground Rods

3.2.4 Protected Premises Control Units

3.2.4.1 Fire Alarm Control Units

3.2.4.2 Fire Suppression or Fire Extinguishing System Control Units

3.2.4.3 Fire Pump Controllers

3.3 DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING SYSTEM

3.4 PROGRAMMING

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.5.1 Interim Construction Observation Visit[s]

3.5.2 Test Procedures

3.5.3 Test Stages

3.5.3.1 Preliminary Testing

3.5.3.2 Final Testing

3.5.3.2.1 Final Test Report

3.5.3.3 System Acceptance

3.5.4 Minimum System Tests

3.6 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

3.6.1 Final Certification Letter

3.6.2 Training

3.6.2.1 Instruction of Operating Personnel

3.6.2.2 Instruction of Maintenance Personnel

3.6.2.3 Recordings

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FIRE ALARM REPORTING SYSTEM, DIGITAL COMMUNICATOR TYPE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41.1 (2002; R 2008) Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

IEEE C62.41.2 (2002) Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 11 (2024) Standard for Low-, Medium- and High- Expansion Foam

NFPA 12 (2025) Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 12A (2022) Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 13 (2025; TIA 24-3) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 17 (2024) Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 17A (2024) Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

NFPA 20 (2025; TIA 25-1) Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 70 (2026) National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2025) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 111 (2025) Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems

NFPA 170 (2024; ERTA 1 2023) Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

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NFPA 1225 (2025) Standard for Emergency Services Communications

NFPA 2001 (2025) Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS INTERNATIONAL (SAE)

SAE AMS-STD-595A (2017) Colors used in Government Procurement

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

ANSI/TIA-570

UL SOLUTIONS (UL)

(2024e) Residential Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

UL 6 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel

UL 467 (2022) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 497B (2004; Reprint Feb 2022) UL Standard for Safety Protectors for Data Communications and Fire Alarm Circuits

UL 514A (2024) UL Standard for Safety Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2012; Reprint Mar 2024) UL Standard for Safety Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings

UL 797 (2007; Reprint Apr 2023) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Metallic Tubing -- Steel

UL 1242 (2006; Reprint Apr 2022) UL Standard for Safety Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel

UL 1449 (2021; Reprint Dec 2022) UL Standard for Safety Surge Protective Devices

UL Fire Prot Dir UL Product IQ (updated online) at https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Qualified Fire Protection

Installer's Qualifications; G

Supervisor's Qualifications; G

Commissioning Agent/Third Party Reviewer's 's

Qualifications; G

Preliminary Schedule; G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Shop Drawings and Network Diagrams; G

SD-03 Product Data

Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT); G

Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver (DACR); G

Supervising Station Terminal; G

Supervising Station Printer; G

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); G

Peripheral Equipment; G

Manufacturer’s Installation Procedures; G SD-05 Design Data

Battery Calculations; G

SD-06 Test Reports, Training Plan and Daily Quality Control Reports

Site Observation Report(s)

Test Procedures; G

Request for Formal Inspection and Tests; G

Training Plan; G

Final Test Report; G

SD-07 Certificates

Current Listings or Approvals

Third-Party Commissioning or Review Certification Letter; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation And Maintenance Instructions; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Special Tools

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Spare Parts Data

Spare Parts

As-Built Drawings; G

Final Certification Letter

Training Certificates

Recordings

1.3 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Provide submittals in quantities, formats, and Transmission means as dictated by Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. 1.3.1 Provide submittals in quantities, formats, and transmission means as dictated by Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES found at WBDG.org and any additional specifics described in the Scope of Work document.

Submittals shall have an AF3000 coversheet signed by the Prime Contractor’s Quality Control Manager (QCM). The QCM signature is the validation that the contents of the submittal package meet the NFPA, DoD, State, and local standards. In the event of conflict, the most stringent standard applies. The following statement is required

1.3.2 Submit Shop Drawings (SD-02), Product Data (SD-03), and Calculations (SD-05) simultaneously. Submit all Product Data as a single combined package. Partial submittals not submitted simultaneously and submittals not fully complying with the requirements of applicable NFPA standards and this specification are not acceptable and may be returned without review.

1.3.2 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings compliant with the Shop Drawings section of NFPA 72 and the following. Submit plan views showing system layout, including transmitting equipment, receiving equipment, interfacing equipment, terminal cabinet locations, junction boxes, other related equipment, raceway routing, wire color coding, wire counts, pathway identification in each raceway, pathway layouts, and end-of-line supervisory devices. Ensure drawings reflect the actual proposed wire and raceway routing as it will be installed in the field. Submit detailed point-to-point wiring diagrams showing all points of connection. Include connections between system devices, appliances, control panels, supervised devices, and all equipment that is activated or controlled by the panel in the diagrams. Provide mounting details for each type of transmitter. Show a single-line system riser diagram. Provide each transmitter and receiver on the riser with an identification number indicating its building number. Indicate connection of equipment by pathway runs or raceway runs.

Show data essential for proper installation of each system. Show details, plan views, elevations and sections of the systems. Submit plan view and cross-section of supervising station operations room, showing all [new and

SECTION 28 31 32 Page 8 retained existing ]equipment and furnishings, drawn in 1:50 1/4 inch equals 1 foot or larger scale.

1.3.2.1 Transmitter Information Table

Provide a table showing each transmitter location, telephone numbers, and the number of zones to be connected and their descriptions (for example:

Bldg. 591, telephone numbers: 555-1212, 555-1213; Zone 1 - Manual Pull Station Alarm; Zone 2 - Smoke Detector Alarm; Zone 3 - Sprinkler Waterflow Alarm; Zone 4 - Sprinkler Valve Supervisory).

1.3.2.2 Receiver Capacity

Indicate the intended number of transmitters to be connected to each receiver, as well as the maximum number of transmitters that are permitted to be connected to each receiver based on system loading capacity as defined by NFPA 72.

1.3.3 Product Data

Provide manufacturer's product data sheets for each system component to be provided, including at least each item specified herein. Annotate product data sheets to indicate precise equipment that is to be provided, including an indication of all options selected.

a. The contractor shall provide hardware and parts that are reasonable to maintain with local Government staff and local vendors.

b. The contractor shall provide interface input/output cards, remote terminal units, gateways or programmable logic controllers that can support both a radio backhaul and a wired digital communications backhaul that can be connected to the base fiber optic network. The radio backhaul to the 174 Attack Wing fire alarms central monitoring servers shall the only connection provided, installed, tested and Commissioned by the Contractor. The wired digital communication backhaul is for a future capability. The Commission of te radio backhaul and the FARS as a holistic system shall be reviewed by a Third-Party with NICET IV design or higher credentials. .

c. The interface input/output cards, remote terminal units or programmable logic controllers shall be able to be DIN rail mounted.

d. The contractor shall include in the product submittal a list of three vendors within six (6) hours’ drive under normal driving conditions that can maintain or reinstall the submitted products.

e. The contractor shall include in the product submittal a list of parts that are not immediately available off the shelf in the Central New York Region.

f. Products that require non-standard shipping rates for replacement parts to arrive at Hancock Field within forty-eight (48) hours of purchase may be subject to submittal rejection.

g. The submittal shall include a statement in the submittal that all Software and firmware shall not require updates with twenty-four

(24) months after final acceptance of this contract.

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h. Interface input/output cards, remote terminal units or programmable logic controllers shall be field programmable. Maintenance and configuration tasks must be able to be performed by a Government Fire Alarms technician of local fire alarms service technician with one week or less of training and/or support from a manufacturer’s technical support office.

i. For products that require field maintenance and configuration software to be used by a qualified Government technician or third-party vendor, the maintenance software shall be compatible with Windows.

j. Graphical user interface shall be intuitive to End Users with basic Windows Operating system usage skills from Windows. End User should be able to Identify, acknowledge and log alarm, supervisory, and trouble events with eight (8) hours or less of training. User assigned Administrative Rights should be able to create multiple User workstation accounts with passwords that satisfy the latest DoD STIGs and cybersecurity requirements for facility control systems.

Administrative Right shall be able to make changes to I/O point names and description.

1.3.4 Design Data

Submit battery calculations to substantiate battery capacity exceeds supervisory and alarm power requirements for digital alarm communicator transmitters (DACTs), digital alarm communicator receivers (DACRs), receiving terminals, printers, and interface panels (if provided).

1.3.5 Test Reports and Daily Quality Control Reports

Submit the Contractor Quality Control Manager’s, QFPE’s or the Manufacturer Designer’s reports for inspections and tests specified under paragraphs titled "INTERIM OBSERVATION VISITS" and "TESTING".

Submit test reports in booklet form to the Government and the Commissioning Agent/Third Party Reviewing official that shows field tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria upon completion and testing of the installed system. Document readings, test results, and the final position of controls on each test report.

Daily Contractor Quality Control Reports (QCRs)shall be submitted within two (2) working days of the end of each workday. A fillable QCR in PDF format can be provided by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the request of the Contractor Quality Control Manager (QCM).

1.3.6 Certificates

Submit copies of current listings or approvals for all equipment furnished.

Submit listing or approval documentation from a nationally recognized testing laboratory for transmitters, interface equipment, and receiving and control equipment showing that such equipment is listed or approved for use together as an integrated system.

1.3.7 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

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Submit the Operation and Maintenance Instructions indexed and in booklet form as a single volume or in separate volumes. Inscribe the following identification on the cover: the words "FIRE ALARM REPORTING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL", the location of the building, the name of the Contractor, the system manufacturer, and the contract number. Provide instructions that are legible and easily read, with large sheets of drawings folded in. Provide submittals for SD-10 at least 14 calendar days prior to the proposed start of training. Do not provide training prior to approval of SD-10 submittals. Training will not be allowed until all transceivers and servers are installed and has passed Preliminary Testing. At least 24 successful hours of a 72-consecutive hour Burn-in Testing shall be completed as part of the Preliminary testing to Submit preliminary testing results to the Contracting Officer Representative with an AF3000 Coversheet 14 calendar days prior to the proposed start date of training. Include the following in the Operation and Maintenance Instructions:

a. Operating manual outlining step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, and shutdown. Include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and complete description of equipment and its basic operating features in each manual.

b. Maintenance manual listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guide. Include raceway layout, equipment layout, and simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as installed in each manual.

c. A list of parts and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier and recommended service organization (including address and telephone number) for each item of equipment. Ensure that each service organization submitted is capable of providing six-hour on-site response to a service call on an emergency basis.

d. Complete procedures for system revision and expansion, detailing both equipment and software requirements.

e. Software for this project on Compact Disk (CD) or Digital Video Disk (DVD) media.

f. Printouts of configuration settings for all devices and appliances.

g. Additional Data as specified in Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA. Data Package 5 for electrical controls system:

1) Safety precautions and hazards

2) Operator prestart

3) Start-up, shutdown, and post-shutdown procedures

4) Normal operations

5) Environmental conditions

6) Preventive maintenance plan, schedule, and procedures

7) Troubleshooting guides and diagnostic techniques

8) Wiring and control diagrams

9) Maintenance and repair procedures. Routine maintenance checklist arranged in a columnar format. List all installed devices and appliances in the first column, state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required in the second column, state the

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10) Removal and replacement instructions

11) Spare parts and supply list

12) Product submittal data

13) Manufacturer's instructions

14) O&M submittal data

1.3.8 As-Built Drawings

Show the system as installed, including deviations from both the Contract Drawings and the approved shop drawings. Ensure the accuracy of the as-built drawings is plus or minus 6 inches for all device, appliance, and equipment locations, and plus or minus 12 inches for all raceway and wire runs.

a. Prepare the drawings in the same format, size, and layout as the approved shop drawings.

b. Include complete wiring diagrams showing connections between devices, appliances, and equipment, both factory and field wired.

Include a riser diagram and drawings showing the as-built location of devices, appliances, and equipment.

1.3.9 WITHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained. No payment for materials incorporated in the work will be made if all required Government approvals have not been obtained. No payment will be made for any materials incorporated into the work for any conformance review submittals or information only submittals found to contain errors or deviations from the Solicitation or Accepted Proposal. A minimum of five (5) percent of the overall contract cost shall be retained by the Contracting Officer until all Closeout documentation has been approved by the Government. The Contracting Officer may withhold and additional fifteen (15) percent of the overall contract cost is errors are found in the Testing Procedures, Test Reports, or any other lapses in Quality Control procedures.

1.4 SPECIAL TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS

Furnish special tools necessary for the maintenance of the equipment.

Submit spare parts data for each different item of material and equipment specified, after approval of shop drawings, and not later than 60 days prior to the anticipated date of beneficial occupancy. Include a complete list of parts and supplies with the current unit prices and source of supply and a list of the parts recommended by the manufacturer to be replaced after two (2) years of service. Furnish the following spare parts:

a. Two DACTs of each configuration provided.

b. Two DACRs of each configuration provided.

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c. Two DACT interface devices of each configuration provided.

d. 10 sets of fuses of each type and size provided.

e. 10 complete sets of system keys are required.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Materials

Provide materials and workmanship conforming to Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, with the additions and modifications specified herein.

]Include provision of all labor, material, tools, and equipment necessary for and incidental to the provision of a complete and usable digital alarm communicator type fire alarm reporting system.

Ensure all devices, appliances, and equipment for fire alarm service are listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for their intended purpose.

1.5.2 Codes, Standards, and Manufacturer's Literature

Provide the system in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 1225, and as specified herein. Interpret reference to "authority having jurisdiction" to mean the Contracting Officer.

Follow all recommended installation and start-up practices stated in the manufacturer's literature or documentation.

1.5.3 FCC Compliance

Ensure the system conforms to the Federal Communications Commission's rules and regulations concerning connection of telephone equipment and systems.

1.5.4 TIA and EIA Compliance

Ensure the system conforms to the Telecommunications Industry Associations (TIA) and Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) rules and regulations concerning telecommunication and networking protocols, materials, equipment and systems.

1.5.5 Qualifications

1.5.5.1 Third Party Commissioning Agent or Third Party Reviewing Official

a. The contractor shall provide the services of a Third-Party Independent reviewer of the installation and Commissioning of the Fire Alarm Reporting System (FARS). Provide a Third-Party Independent Reviewer, QFPE, or NICET IV Designer that is qualified as required by the Personnel Qualifications section of NFPA 72 and the following. Prepare shop drawings, product data, design data, O&M manual(s), and as-built drawings by, or under the supervision of, a qualified technician.

b. A qualified technician is an individual who is experienced with the types of work specified herein and is currently certified by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as an engineering technician with minimum

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Level IV certification in fire alarm systems or holds an equivalent certification and training acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

c. Submit the Commissioning Agent or Third Party Reviewing Official's Qualifications 's Qualifications including the name and documentation of certification of the proposed Commissioning Agent or Third Party Reviewing Official.

d. Reviews all required shop drawings, material data, calculations, qualifications, test procedures, test reports, as-built drawings, network diagrams and O&M manuals for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this Contract prior to submitting them to the Government.

e. The Third Party Commissioning Agent or Third Party Reviewing Official along with the Prime Contractor shall be liable and verify the proper installation, configuration, testing, and documentation of the Fire Alarms Reporting System (FARS) as well as integrating the FARS at each of the identified Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACPs) at the respective building level of the network hierarchy.

Proper installation, configuration, testing, and documentation of the FARS meets or exceeds all Federal Codes including Department of Defense (DoD) United Facility Criteria (UFC), NFPA, and Industry best practices.

Provides a letter documenting that the SD-02, SD-03, SD-05, and SD-06 submittal package has been reviewed and note any outstanding comments.

1.5.5.2 Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (QFPE)

When using a QFPE, the contractor will submit the QFPE’s credentials.

A QFPE is an individual who is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and has relevant fire protection engineering experience. Ensure that the QFPE is an integral part of the installation and Commissioning team and is involved in every aspect of the system's submittals, installation, and testing. Submit the Qualified Fire Protection Engineer's Qualifications, including the name and documentation of qualifications of the proposed QFPE.

Ensure that the QFPE:

f. Reviews all required shop drawings, material data, calculations, qualifications, test procedures, test reports, as-built drawings, network diagrams and O&M manuals for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this Contract prior to submitting them to the Government.

g. Provides a letter documenting that the SD-02, SD-03, and SD-05 submittal package has been reviewed and note any outstanding comments.

h. Witnesses and approves all preliminary and final functional performance testing and performs a final installation review.

i. Signs all certificates under SD-07.

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1.1.1.2 Installer.

The contractor shall provide an Installer that is qualified as required by the Personnel Qualifications section of NFPA 72 and the following:

a. Submit the Installer's Qualifications including written certificate demonstrating that the radio fire alarm reporting system Installer has been regularly engaged in the installation of radio fire alarm reporting systems meeting NFPA standards for a minimum of three years immediately preceding commencement of this contract. Include proof of satisfactory performance on at least three projects similar to that required by these specifications, including the names and telephone numbers of using agency points of contact for each of these projects.

b. Indicate the type of each system installed and include a written certification that each system has performed satisfactorily in the manner specified for a period of not less than 18 months following completion

c. Ensure Installer is able to provide service within 24 hours for Warranty Calls.

1.1.1.3 Supervisor

Provide the services of a qualified technician, factory trained, certified, and experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being provided to supervise the installation, adjustment, preliminary testing and final testing of the system, and to provide instruction to Government maintenance and operating personnel.

Submit the Supervisor's Qualifications including name(s) of the Supervisor(s) who will oversee installation and testing of the system, and who will provide instruction to Government personnel, along with the manufacturer's certification of the qualifications of the named representative(s).

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Protect equipment delivered and placed in storage from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt, dust, and any other contaminants.

1.7 CONTINUITY OF PROTECTION

Ensure no loss of function of the existing Installation fire alarm reporting system, or of the protected premises alarm and fire suppression systems connected thereto occurs during installation of this system.

Ensure that transfer of protected premises system connections from the existing Installation fire alarm reporting system does not result in loss of signal transmitting or receiving capability. Temporary interruption of individual protected premises systems connections, not to exceed eight hours in duration, will be permitted with the approval of the Contracting Officer. No interruption of alarm or communications functions at the supervising station will be permitted.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Provide a complete, supervised, fire alarm reporting system complying with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 1225, and this specification, consisting of remote DACTs connected to each building fire alarm control unit and a DACR system at a supervising station. Provide spare DACRs at the supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72. Provide system connections to protected premises fire alarm control panels and fire suppression control units.

2.1.1 Operation

Ensure the receiving system is activated into the active signal mode when an abnormal condition occurs in any building fire alarm system. Ensure the receiving system remains in the active signal mode until the active signal is acknowledged and reset by the operator. Configure the fire alarm reporting system in accordance with NFPA 72. Ensure the transmitting equipment is compatible with receiving equipment.

2.1.2 Active Signal Functions

Ensure that an alarm, trouble, or supervisory condition in any building which reports to the supervising station automatically initiates the following functions:

a. Transmission of a signal by the DACT. Ensure the DACT establishes or maintains communication pathways with the DACR at the supervising station, and transmits the message associated with the active signal.

Ensure that upon failure to connect with the DACR using the primary communication pathway, the DACT attempts to connect via the secondary communication pathway.

b. Ensure that upon receipt of the signal at the supervising station the signal is decoded and status information is displayed on the supervising station visual display indicating the nature of the status change.

c. Sound an audible signal at the supervising station until the signal is acknowledged.

d. Print the signal information on the system printer at the supervising station.

2.2 STANDARD PRODUCTS

Provide transmitting, receiving, and decoding equipment that are the current products of one or more manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of digital alarm communicator systems and that essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least two years prior to contract award. The contractor shall prove that the multiple manufacturer’s products are proven to work seamlessly together and will not have any part of the proven network fire alarm reporting system’s hardware, software, or firmware go obsolete, require updates, or upgrades withing 24 months after the completion of this contract. The contractor shall ensure the most recent manufacture downloads or software/firmware updates are

SECTION 28 31 32 Page 16 installed on their respective devices as part of the Commissioning of the fire alarms reporting system required in this contract. Provide all other materials and equipment that are the current products of one or more manufacturers regularly engaged in production of such materials and equipment. Provide solid state electronics. Provide equipment used to interconnect the fire alarm reporting system with protected premises fire alarm system and fire suppression system control units that is UL listed for that service; or provide all equipment that is UL listed as a Supervising Station Fire Alarm System. Provide electrical supervision for all pathways and for all components critical for system operation.

2.3 NAMEPLATES

Provide the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, voltage and current rating, and catalog number on a corrosion-proof and non-heat-sensitive plate which is securely attached to all major components of equipment. Provide the English translation on each label provided in any language other than English.

2.4 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER (DACT)

Provide DACTs that are compatible with the Supervising Station DACR.

Ensure each transmitter is the manufacturer's recognized commercial product, completely assembled, wired, factory tested, and delivered ready for installation and operation. Provide transmitters in accordance with applicable portions of NFPA 72. Ensure transmitter electronics modules are contained within the physical housing as an integral, removable assembly.

The transmitter may be housed in the same enclosure as the fire alarm control unit. Ensure that the DACT is capable of seizing a telephone line at the protected premises and sending digital alarm, supervisory, and trouble information over the telephone network to a DACR. Provide printed circuit boards in transmitters with a non-nutrient conformal coating for protection against moisture and fungus. Ensure that the coating is suitable for the climate in which the equipment is to operate and apply it at the factory in accordance with the coating manufacturer's specifications. Provide interface device for DACT to be compatible with existing system.

2.4.1 Transmitter Identity Code

Include a unique, field settable, identity code for each DACT as part of each transmission. Set the specific code number for each DACT as shown on the Contract Drawings. Submit in writing, with the shop drawing submittal within 30 days after award, the specific code number for each DACT. Obtain the code numbers for each DACT from the Federal Fire Department.

2.4.2 Functional Requirements

2.4.2.1 Connection to Fire Alarm Control Units

Provide DACTs that are capable of being connected to and receiving signal inputs from existing and new fire alarm control panels at het building level. Provide DACTs that are capable of monitoring a minimum of three normally open contacts from a building fire alarm control unit. Provide DACTs that will support pathway arrangements. Ensure that pathway

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2.4.2.2 Memory

Provide a DACT with memory capability to store at least 50 discrete events automatically in non-volatile memory such that multiple, simultaneous signals do not result in the loss of any messages, and such that the failure of a communication pathway does not result in the loss of any messages. Store messages until they are transmitted.

2.4.2.3

2.4.2.3.1 Messages

Transmit messages upon automatic actuation of the transmitter.

Individually identify the building and zone causing actuation as part of this transmission. Ensure that the transmitter is capable of identifying and transmitting a minimum of the following status messages, as applicable for each respective building:

(1) Primary Power Failure

(2) Primary Power Restoration

(3) Battery Fault

(4) Battery Restoration

(5) Communication Failure

(6) Communication Restoration

(7) Manual Pull Station Alarm

(8) General Smoke Sensor Alarm

(9) Duct Type Smoke Sensor Supervisory

(10) Damper Control Smoke Sensor Supervisory

(11) Door Hold Open Release Smoke Sensor Supervisory

(12) Sleeping Room Smoke Sensor Supervisory

(13) Waterflow Switch Alarm

(14) Carbon Monoxide Sensor Alarm

(15) Gas Sensor Alarm

(16) Aspirating Smoke Sensor Alert

(17) Aspirating Smoke Sensor Fire 1 Alarm

(18) Aspirating Smoke Sensor Fire 2 Alarm

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(19) Aspirating Smoke Sensor Trouble

(20) Fire Pump Running

(21) Fire Pump System Supervisory

(22) Water Tank Low Level Supervisory

(23) Water Tank Low Temperature Supervisory

(24) Kitchen Hood Suppression System Activation Alarm

(25) Kitchen Hood Suppression System Trouble

(26) Mass Notification Message Activated with Active Fire Alarm

(27) Fire Suppression Containment Supervisory

(28) Foam System Supervisory

(29) Foam System Disabled Supervisory

(30) Manual Foam Release Start Station Alarm

(31) Optical Flame Detector Alarm

(32) Optical Flame Detector Inhibited Supervisory

(33) Foam System Flow Switch Alarm

(34) Foam Stop Station Active Supervisory

(35) Foam System Trouble

(36) Foam System Release Alarm

(37) Clean Agent System Alarm

(38) Clean Agent System Supervisory

(39) Clean Agent System Trouble

(40) Clean Agent System Stop Station Active Supervisory

(41) Clean Agent System Release Disabled Supervisory

(42) Clean Agent System Release Alarm

(43) Smoke Control System Active

(44) Smoke Control System Fault

(45) Valve Supervisory Switch Supervisory

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(46) General Alarm

(47) General Supervisory

(48) General Trouble

(49) Any Additional Signals Called for on the Contract documents.

When the number of zone connections shown exceeds the maximum zone capacity furnished in a single transmitter, provide additional transmitters at that location to connect to all zones shown.

2.4.2.3.2 Message Priorities

Ensure that alarm messages take precedence over supervisory messages.

Ensure that supervisory messages take precedence over trouble messages.

2.4.3 Housings and Enclosures

The contractor shall use the existing housing and enclosures to the greatest extent possible; there is limited space in the existing Mechanical, Electrical, and Communications rooms. Interface Cards, RTUs, or PLCs should be DIN rail mountable to match the existing housing. Additional or new housing and enclosures shall be allowed on a case-by-case basis.

When new enclosures are required, the contractor shall provide new enclosures no larger than 25% larger than the existing enclosure. The Contractor shall provide new transmitters enclosures of corrosion-resistant metal, conforming to NEMA ICS 6 classification in accordance with NFPA 70 for the environment in which they are installed.

a. Transmitter housings for universal mounting on walls, poles, or pedestals. Utilize lag bolts, anchor bolts, or mounting brackets for mounting.

b. Provide enclosures with raceway entry points (minimum 3/4 inch I.D.) at no less than one place near the top of the enclosure and one place near the bottom of the enclosure. Protect internal components from vandalism by a tamper-proof lock on the transmitter housing. Key locks for all transmitters of each configuration provided alike.

c. Ensure that the housing allows access to all internal components for testing, servicing, and replacement at the installation site.

Ensure access door(s) swing open through at least a 120-degree arc.

d. Factory paint the enclosure with a priming coat and not less than two coats of a durable weatherproof enamel or factory powder coat the enclosure. Ensure the finish color is Fire Engine Red, similar to color number 11105 under SAE AMS-STD-595A, except as otherwise specified herein for each individual transmitter configuration. Repaint all surfaces damaged during installation to match existing paint.

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e. Securely affix a metallic or rigid plastic engraved code number plate to the front of the enclosure. Monitor the housing for tampering and automatically transmit a tamper message when a tamper switch is tripped in the transmitter housing.

2.4.4 Environmental Operating Requirements

Design transmitters not installed within climate-controlled spaces for reliable operation in an ambient temperature range of -22 to 140 degrees F, a maximum ambient humidity of at least 86 degrees F, and under adverse climatic conditions including 80 mph winds, ice, rain, and snowstorms.

2.4.5 DACT Interface Device

When direct connection between the building fire alarm control panel and the DACT is not possible, provide a means of converting the signals available from the local control equipment into a form that is compatible with the DACT inputs, while still maintaining electrical supervision of the entire system. Provide interface devices that are completely assembled, wired, tested at the factory, and delivered ready for installation and operation.

2.4.6 Interface Device Enclosure

When furnished as an independent self-contained device per the manufacturer’s requirements or recommendations for their equipment, incorporate the interface device into an enclosure conforming to NEMA ICS 6 or other national standard as required by its location.

2.4.7 Interface Device Indicators

Provide red alarm and amber trouble illuminating indicators to indicate alarm and trouble conditions. Ensure the indicators are visible during daylight hours and clearly indicate the reporting zone. Labeling the alarms on the device or on the inside of the enclosure is acceptable. This shall also be include in the As-Built Drawings and the Closeouts

2.4.8 Interface Device Access

Ensure that switches and other controls are not accessible without the use of a key. Provide access to controls by unlocking and opening a panel or door.

2.4.9 Interface Device Housing Mounting

Use universal mounting kits on walls, poles, or pedestals when new interface housings or enclosures are required.

2.4.10 Interface Device Inputs and Outputs

Provide at least the number of signal pathway inputs and outputs necessary to ensure a functional system in accordance with the Contract Documents at each interface panel. Arrange each input pathway so that the alarm signals override the supervisory and trouble signals.

]2.4.11 DACT Power Supply

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Operate each transmitter from 100-120 Volt (V) Alternating Current (AC) 60 Hertz (Hz) power. In the event of 100-120 VAC power loss, automatically switch the transmitter to battery operation. Accomplish switchover with no interruption of protective service and automatically transmit a trouble message. Transmit a trouble message in no less than 200 seconds following loss of AC power for a duration longer than 60 seconds. Upon restoration of AC power, automatically transfer back to normal AC power supply and recharge the batteries. Ensure the battery charger is capable of restoring the batteries from full discharge to full charge within 48 hours while the transmitter is operating under normal conditions. Install the converter or battery charger within the transmitter housing. Provide power supply transient voltage surge suppression. Provide transmitters with power supply filtering to prevent false message transmissions caused by transient or steady-state electrical disturbances.

2.4.11.1 Battery Power

Provide transmitter standby battery capacity sufficient to operate the transmitter and interface device in a normal standby status for a minimum of 48 hours and be capable of transmitting signals during that period.

Provide maintenance-free, lead-acid type batteries. Submit substantiating battery calculations for supervisory and alarm power requirements. Include the ampere-hour requirements for each system component, each panel component, and the battery recharging period. Ensure that each fire alarm transmitter constantly monitors and supervises its own battery power supply. Report a low-battery condition when battery voltage falls below the minimum voltage prescribed by the manufacturer, or 85 percent of the rated voltage, whichever is higher.

2.4.12 Transmission Confirmation

Arrange each DACT such that an audible or visual indication that the transmitter is operating and a signal is being sent, whether the signal was automatically or manually initiated.

2.4.13 Automatic DACT Test

Provide transmitters which automatically transmit a test signal at least once in each one-hour period. Provide transmitters that also allow manual actuation of a test signal by a secured (not publicly accessible) means.

Initiate automatic actuation by a solid state programmable electronic device. Ensure that stability of the electronic device is plus or minus one minute per month or better. Ensure that test time(s) are programmable without removing the transmitter from the enclosure. If this alarm is silenced at the building level or from the Fire Alarms desk, this alarm shall only stay silent for no more than an 24-hour period of time. If a Communication Loss has been designated as a nuisance alarm, the Operator shall have the ability to silence this type of alarm only at the Fire Alarms desk operator’s terminal or workstation. The visual Communication indicator shall stay active at the respective building level until communication between the DACT and the Fire Alarms desk operator’s work station has been re-established through the FARS normal test signaling protocol.

2.4.14 DACT Supervision

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2.4.14.1 Supervision of Communications

Supervise transmitter communications in accordance with NFPA 72. Provide supervision to ensure that all status changes, including communication channel failures, are transmitted within 200 seconds. Ensure that interface wiring is such that a trouble indication on the fire alarm control unit will not disrupt the transmission capability of alarm or supervisory messages. Ensure that status changes on monitoring zones occur within 60 seconds of fire alarm control unit activation. Ensure that all signals transmitted from the transmitter are received and recorded at the receiving station within 90 seconds.

2.4.14.2 Supervision of Pathways

Ensure that each transmitter monitors the integrity of pathways between the transmitter and the protected premises control unit(s). Ensure that disarrangement of the transmitter wiring which prevents proper operation of the transmitter, the abnormal position of any switch, or a ground-fault or a break (open condition) in any of the above pathways causes a trouble condition at the transmitter.

2.4.14.3 Trouble Indication

Provide transmitters with local audible trouble signal, visual amber trouble signal(s), and audible signal silencing switch. Ensure that lamps are the light emitting diode type. Lamps need not be visible with the access door closed. Upon occurrence of a trouble condition as defined in NFPA 72, ensure that the transmitter transmits a trouble signal, a local audible trouble signal sounds, and a visual trouble signal illuminates.

When silencing switch is operated, silence the audible trouble signal, and ensure that the visual trouble signal(s) remain(s) lit. If the silencing switch is not a momentary-action-self-resetting type, upon correction of the trouble condition(s) sound the audible signal again until the silencing switch is returned to its normal position.

2.4.15 Zone Disconnecting Means

Provide transmitters with switches to disconnect individual zone inputs from the transmitter without disconnecting wiring. Ensure that disconnecting a zone causes trouble conditions which initiates transmission of a trouble signal and actuation of local audible and visual trouble signals. If this alarm is silenced at the building level or from the Fire Alarms desk, this alarm shall only stay silent for no more than an 24-hour period of time.

2.5 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR RECEIVER (DACR)

Provide two identical Digital Alarm Communicator Receivers (DACRs). Install one DACR at the primary supervising station Located in Building 644 Fire Station and the other at the alternate supervising station located in building 616 Security Forces Squadron. Ensure that each DACR is completely assembled, wired, and tested at the factory, and delivered ready for installation, field configuration, Commissioning and operation.

2.5.1 Design

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Provide DACRs with a solid state design that perform the receipt, processing, and display of emergency and non-emergency messages transmitted by the DACTs specified herein, independently of any other DACR. Provide each DACR with a complete independent receiving system consisting of: a receiver, decoder, audible signaling appliances, audible signal silence switch, visual display, alarm reset switch, digital clock, printer connection, primary and emergency power supplies, power supply monitors, memory devices, personal computer connection, and interconnecting cables.

2.5.2 Polling Device

If the automatic DACT tests specified under paragraph titled "Automatic DACT Test" are initiated by a polling (interrogation) device located at the DACR, then provide each of the required DACRs with a polling device.

Ensure that one such device is always active, with the other(s) in standby status. Ensure that failure of the active device automatically causes another device to take over the polling (interrogation) function and initiates a trouble signal. Ensure this switch occurs within 30 seconds of detection of failure of the active unit.

2.5.4 Receiver Code Format

Indicate the originating transmitter identity code, originating building name, originating building number, time, date, and type of signal. Ensure the DACR is capable of displaying at least the following signal designations:

a. Primary Power Failure

b. Primary Power Restoration

c. Battery Fault

d. Battery Restoration

e. Communication Failure

f. Communication Restoration

g. Manual Pull Station Alarm

h. General Smoke Sensor Alarm

i. Duct Type Smoke Sensor Supervisory

j. Damper Control Smoke Sensor Supervisory

k. Door Hold Open Release Smoke Sensor Supervisory

l. Sleeping Room Smoke Sensor Supervisory

m. Waterflow Switch Alarm

n. Carbon Monoxide Sensor Alarm

o. Gas Sensor Alarm

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p. Aspirating Smoke Sensor Alert

q. Aspirating Smoke Sensor Fire 1 Alarm

r. Aspirating Smoke Sensor Fire 2 Alarm

s. Aspirating Smoke Sensor Trouble

t. Fire Pump Running

u. Fire Pump System Supervisory

v. Water Tank Low Level Supervisory

w. Water Tank Low Temperature Supervisory

x. Kitchen Hood Suppression System Activation Alarm

y. Kitchen Hood Suppression System Trouble

z. Mass Notification Message Activated with Active Fire Alarm

aa. Optical Flame Detector Alarm

bb. Optical Flame Detector Inhibited Supervisory

cc. Fire Suppression Containment Supervisory

dd. Manual Foam Release Start Station Alarm

ee. Foam System Supervisory

ff. Foam System Disabled Supervisory

gg. Foam System Flow Switch Alarm

hh. Foam Stop Station Active

Supervisory

ii. Foam System Trouble

jj. Foam System Release Alarm

kk. Clean Agent System Alarm

ll. Clean Agent System Supervisory

mm. Clean Agent System Trouble

nn. Clean Agent System Stop Station Active

Supervisory

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