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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
PROJECT TITLE: FTR198 Buckner Physical Fitness Facility Expansion, JBER, Alaska
PHASE 2 PROPOSAL DUE DATE REMAINS UNCHANGED: March 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. Proposals shall be submitted in accordance w ith Section 00 21 00 paragraph 1.10 Proposal Submittals.
This amendment provides changes to the solicitation as indicated on page 2 of this document.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE STANDARD FORM 1442.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
1 2
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY 01-Mar-2012
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W911KB-11-R-0023
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
19-Oct-2011
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
01-Mar-2012
CODE
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, AK
CEPOA-CT (W911KB)
PO BOX 6898
JBER AK 99506-0898
W911KB 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W911KB-11-R-0023
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 MODIFICATION CONTINUATION PAGE
The following have been added by full text:
AMENDMENT #0006
a. The following drawings are substituted for the superseded drawings:
G-001 COVER SHEET UPDATED
G-002 TABLE OF CONTENTS UPDATED
b. The following revised documents are substituted for the superseded documents. The identifier “AM#6” appears before and after new and/or revised material and replacement pages are provided, except as noted:
APPENDIX C Paragraph 6.13 Revised
c. The following documents/drawings are deleted:
DRAWING E-101 Electrical Site Plan (added in Amendment #5)
d. The following documents are added:
NONE
e. The following revisions are incorporated:
f. Other:
(End of Summary of Changes)
Appendix C: Project Specific Requirements AM#6
6.13 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY NARRATIVE
6.13.1 General Information
The requirements of section 6.13 are additions and deviations from the requirements stated in paragraphs 3 through 5 of specification section 01 10 00. Where there is a conflict between this section and the requirements of paragraphs 3 through 5 of specification section 01 10 00, the requirements of this section shall take precedence.
The design of the fire protection and life safety systems for the addition shall comply with the criteria in section 01 10 00 and also with the applicable requirements of UFC 1-200-01, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 4-021-01 and ITG 01-01. Under the terms of UFC 3-600-01, this is to be considered a major project, and requires the services of a fire protection engineer.
The last major renovation of the existing building occurred in 1993, and used the Uniform Building Code 1991 edition and NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 1991 edition for life safety and fire protection consideration. Existing basement area is 2880 sq. ft. existing first floor is 63,280 sq. ft. and the second floor is 10,539 sq. ft. The building was considered a Type II-1 hour building. Occupancy of the building was considered to be A2.1 (sprinklered assembly).
The existing structure can be considered existing assembly per NFPA 101. The existing lobby, vestibule and corridors are separated from the remainder of the building by 1 hour walls with 20 minute doors. The existing chemical room (143) is surrounded by 4 hour rated walls. First floor racquetball courts (136/137) and adjacent corridor are separated from the remainder of the building by a 2-hour rated separation with 90 minute doors. There are some accessory offices in the building. The existing storage rooms are separated from the remainder of the building by one-hour rated construction and 60 minute doors. The existing stairs from the bleacher area in the gymnasium are separated from first floor areas by one-hour rated construction. The existing building is protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
The risers for the existing building sprinkler system are located in the basement under the existing gymnasium near column L 10.
The existing fire alarm panel and transmitter are located in the existing electrical room located on the east side of the existing gymnasium. Existing fire alarm panel is a Simplex model 4100. Existing transmitter is a Monaco BT2-8. The as-built drawings for the existing fire alarm system are included in appendix K. There is a remote annunciator located at the main entrance. The annunciator is a COMTEC L.E.D Model LD-05. The existing zones shown on the annunciator are:
Zone 1 Basement Zone 2 First floor gym weight office Zone 3 First floor west issue/control locker natatorium Zone 4 Second floor E gym mezzanine Zone 5 Second floor West bleachers mechanical
Fire safety during construction shall comply with the requirements of EM-1-385-1 and NFPA 241.
Fire department access shall be maintained all the way around the entire building complex.
Fire department access shall meet the requirements of UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 1.
All new materials and equipment for fire suppression, detection and alarm systems shall have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and listed in the Fire Protection Directory or approved by Factory Mutual for the intended use.
All equipment shall be installed to allow full access to all equipment for maintenance and testing without removal of any piping, structure, or other surrounding items.
Training shall be provided for the operation and maintenance staff. Training shall be conducted in the building where the system is installed, and shall consist of a two 2 hour training sessions for the fire suppression system, two 4 hour sessions for the fire alarm and detection system, and a 2 hour session for the mass notification system. Training shall not occur on a system until the system is functionally complete. Training requiring two training sessions shall be scheduled such that one session is on an even number day, and one session is scheduled for an odd numbered day.
Elevator design and operation shall comply with UFC 3-600-01 and ITG 01-01, Elevator Design, March 2001.
6.13.2 Fire Suppression
One fire extinguisher cabinet shall be located near each new or renovated exit. Additional fire extinguishers cabinets shall be located in accordance with NFPA 10.
A Class I standpipe system shall be installed. Hose connections shall be capped with Knox caps. Hose valve connections shall be installed in the new additions in locations to allow fire fighters hose access to the central portion of the existing building. Provide a minimum of two fire hose valves. Water supply for the standpipe will be provided through the standpipe fire department connection.
A new fire sprinkler system for the new addition shall be designed and installed in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 13. Provide a new fire sprinkler riser to serve the new addition. The existing building riser is located in the basement under the existing gymnasium and served by a 4 inch water supply. The new sprinkler riser for the addition can be installed on the same water supply as the existing risers, or can be located in the new mechanical room served by a new water line. AM#6… If the new sprinkler system is served by a new water line, the existing sprinkler system and the new sprinkler system shall be connected such that the FDC serves both sprinkler systems. …AM#6
Sprinklers installed in the natatorium shall be corrosion resistant.
Hydraulic calculations shall take into account the domestic water demand in addition to the sprinkler and hose stream demand. All calculations shall include a 10% safety factor on the system pressure and shall be taken back to the water supply line.
Hydrants shall be flow tested prior to design work on the sprinkler system to obtain the flow quantities.
Fittings for non-grooved steel pipe shall be malleable iron conforming to ASME B16.3.
Fittings into which sprinklers, drop nipples, or riser nipples are screwed shall be threaded type. Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings, fittings that use steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe and segmented welded fittings shall not be used. Reductions in pipe sizes shall be made with one-piece tapered fittings.
Provide manual air vents and/or auxiliary drains to allow bleeding of air from all the sprinkler piping.
Plugged valves shall be provided at the bottom of each stairwell to aid in drain down of the system.
Sprinkler pipe shall not be located in or above communications rooms or elevator machine rooms. Sprinklers protecting communications rooms and elevator machine rooms shall be sidewall type and provided with a guard.
If a separate riser is installed in the new mechanical room, a new double check backflow prevention assembly shall be provided. If a new double check valve is installed, provide a permanent method for forward flow testing of the backflow prevention assembly without removal of check valve disk. The double-check backflow prevention assembly shall comply with ASSE 1015. Prior to final sprinkler testing, the backflow preventer (either the existing or new) shall be tested by a certified backflow assembly tester.
Water motor alarms shall not be used. All sprinkler system alarms shall be electrically powered and controlled by the fire alarm panel. Contractor to provide a weatherproof horn/strobe located above the FDC for the waterflow alarm.
Contractor shall provide a floor control valve assembly or separate riser for each floor in the new addition.
The entire system including the underground water mains and aboveground piping and system components shall be tested in accordance with applicable NFPA standards. Testing shall be performed in the presence of the government. Contractor shall submit completed Contractor’s Material and Test Certificates.
Sprinkler system shall be disinfected and flushed after all components are installed. Flushing shall comply with NFPA 13 criteria. Chlorinating material shall be fed into the sprinkler piping at a constant rate of 50 parts per million. The water shall remain in the system for a minimum of 24 hours. At the end of the 24 hour period, no less than 25 ppm chlorine residual shall remain in the system. The system shall then be flushed with clean water until the residual chlorine is reduced to 1 ppm. Following chlorination samples of water shall be tested for coliform organisms in accordance with AWWA EWW. The results of the testing shall show zero mean coliform organisms for at least 2 full days.
6.13.3 General Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems: The following general provisions are applicable to both fire alarm and mass notification systems whether combined or separate systems are provided.
Each transmitter antenna must be mounted on the gable end of the building (closest to the Fire Department or mass notification central station location) when there is a pitched roof to prevent damage from ice buildup. Each antenna shall be mounted a minimum of 6 inches above the roof line and must be mounted securely (nut and bolt) to withstand the wind load.
Mounting the bracket using screws through the buildings metal skin is not acceptable. The Contractor is responsible for cutting each antenna to its proper length in order to match the frequency and transmit correctly. The Contractor is responsible for installing each antenna cable connectors correctly. Each antenna cable must have a lightning arrester installed inline, in a weatherproof box. Each assembly must be properly grounded per manufacturer specifications.
Each system shall not rely on a single signaling line circuit (SLC). Provide multiple SLCs so that the failure of one SLC shall not cause the facility to lose over 50 percent of its detection capability. Provide a minimum of 2 isolation modules per SLC.
Strobes shall be provided to alert persons with hearing disabilities and shall be installed per NFPA 72 and located as required to meet ADA-ABA and UFAS requirements. The appliance shall be mounted such that the entire lens is not less than 80 inches above the highest floor level or 6 inches below the ceiling, whichever is lower. Amber strobes shall be provided for the mass notification system and clear strobes shall be provided for the fire alarm system.
Fire alarm and mass notification panels and equipment shall not be located in the communications room.
Contractor shall provide sound pressure and light level calculations at the final design submittal or as a Government Approved submittal after design.
Fire alarm and mass notification system panels and devices shall be terminated by either a NICET level III technician or an individual licensed by the State of Alaska for fire alarm system installation (Class IC). Proof of qualifications shall be submitted prior to work under this section.
6.13.4 Fire Detection and Alarm System
A new fire detection and alarm system designed and installed in accordance with UFC 3-600- 01, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101 and NFPA 90A shall be provided. The new fire alarm and detection system shall serve the existing fitness center and new addition with 20% expansion capability. Existing fire alarm panel and annunciator shall be removed and replaced with a new fire alarm panel and annunciator. Existing detection and notification devices shall be replaced as necessary to be compatible with the new fire alarm panel.
Provide new wiring to existing devices if required. AM#4… If new raceway is required to an existing device, the raceway will be hidden where practical and exposed with acceptance of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Upgrade of the existing facility to meet current code requirements is not part of this contract, however all RFP requirements for devices shall be done otherwise the fire alarm system will not be considered complete. …AM#4 The Contractor shall relocate the existing Monaco transceiver and expand the number of zones to accommodate the list below or provide a new Monaco BT-XF transceiver. A new antenna shall be provided and installed with the requirements located in paragraph 6.13.3. The fire alarm system will interface with the mass notification system as required by UFC 4-021-01. Transmitting frequency for fire alarm system shall be 148.425 MHz.
AM#4…The fire alarm system for the building shall be fully addressable up to each individual device at the building fire alarm control panel. …AM#4 The fire station shall receive distinct alarm, trouble and supervisory signals. Each addressable initiating device module shall monitor no more than one conventional initiating device. See table at the end of this section for sequence of operation of fire alarm system. Provide addressable relays for HVAC shut down of new and existing units. Provide interface with elevator as required by UFC 3-600-01. The control panel shall monitor the fire suppression systems, including all new and existing valves and flow switches. Provide a complete and functioning system to include all software and hardware.
The following signals shall be transmitted to the fire department:
Building fire alarm control panel trouble Sprinkler system activation (Basement, east, west, new addition, second floor) Manual fire alarm station by location (Basement, east, west, new addition, second floor) Duct smoke detector (supervisory signal) Area smoke detector by location (Basement, east, west, new addition, second floor) Sprinkler system valve supervision Mass Notification override of the fire alarm notification system.
General Supervisory Low Temperature Supervisory Two spare zones, including necessary relays and hardware in the fire alarm panel and transmitter panel.
All circuits shall be class A. Loops shall not be located in the same conduit run. All wiring to devices shall be looped, “T” tapping of class A circuits will not be allowed. All conductor connections shall be made under screw terminals. Provide insulated barrier type terminal strips at junction points. Use of wire nuts, crimped connectors, or twisting of conductors is prohibited.
A device label shall be provided on the exterior of each device that matches the device number (address) at the panel.
Provide flashing exit signs on fire alarm or a strobe within 5 feet of the exit sign.
Provide pull stations where required by applicable codes and criteria. At a minimum, a pull station shall be located within 5 feet of each exit. Fire alarm system pull stations shall be non-glass break type and shall require the use of a key to reset.
Provide a low temperature alarm near the sprinkler riser. Upon activation of the low temperature alarm, a supervisory signal shall be sent to the Fire Department.
Fire/smoke doors in the egress path shall be held open and released by magnetic devices controlled by the fire alarm panel. In accordance with NFPA 72, smoke detectors shall be provided at all doors held open by magnetic hold open devices.
Provide an individual disable switch or function located in the locked portion of the main fire alarm control panel for the following items: air handler fan shutdown and smoke damper closure, horns and or speakers for a combined system, strobes, automatic door hold open release, elevator recall, and elevator shunt trip. If a disable switch or feature is activated, an LED will illuminate at the panel indicating a trouble condition, a trouble signal shall be transmitted to the fire department and a description of the feature disabled displayed at the fire alarm panel.
Design criteria for locating audible appliances. The sound pressure level in a room or area shall AM#4… meet the requirements prescribed in NFPA 72 …AM#4. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall determine which areas are considered large open areas.
Contractor shall provide a wall map located at the remote annunciator showing fire alarm device locations and matching ID numbers. A .pdf electronic file of the wall map shall be supplied with the O&M manuals.
Provide a textural annunciator panel at a location selected by the JBER Fire Emergency Services. AM#4… If a combined fire alarm and mass notification system is provided, the annunciator and LOC must not be combined at the main entrance. The occupants of the building must be able to access the LOC. The annunciator will have similar feature to the main fire alarm panel (alarm silence, reset, history, etc.) and is required to be locked to deter unauthorized access. …AM#4
Special tools and spare parts, software, connecting cables and proprietary equipment necessary for the maintenance, testing and reprogramming shall be furnished to the contracting officer. Two percent of the total number of each detector, but in not less than two each shall be furnished.
The secondary power supply for the fire alarm system shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of AM#4… 24 …AM#4 hours followed by operating the system for a period of 15 minutes at maximum connected load.
6.13.5 Mass Notification System
AM#4… Provide a Building Mass Notification System (BMNS) in the new addition in accordance with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, UFC 4-021-01 and UFC 4-010-01, except as noted herein. The contractor is to note that a Federal Signal UVIC ACU does not currently meet UL standard 864 and therefore cannot be used to power speakers to broadcast a fire alarm evacuation signal. Therefore, the BMNS must be either stand-alone and have separate speakers from the fire alarm system or the UVIC ACU must be electrically isolated from a combination fire alarm/mass notification system, in accordance with
UFC 4-021-01.
Connection to the Wide Area Mass Notification System (MNS): The individual BMNS system shall be interfaced with the JBER-wide mass notification central control system.
The existing JBER-wide central control system was provided by Federal Signal Corporation. The system uses Federal Signal’s Federal Commander Digital System Software. In order for the Individual BMNS to be fully and completely integrated into the JBER-wide central control system, it must be added and programmed into the Federal Commander Digital System by a Federal Signal Corporation authorized representative. The installation of a new combination fire alarm/mass notification system or stand alone mass notification system will not be deemed complete until the resident central control for the JBER-wide system has had the new building added to the JBER-wide mass notification system as a new site. Mass notification system testing will include testing of the interface and control of the building mass notification system by the JBER central mass notification system. Contractor must coordinate installation, testing and connection of the MNS system with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.
BMNS shall consist of Autonomous Control Unit with battery backup, local operator consoles (LOC) and a Notification Appliance Network within the building to provide intelligible instructions at all locations in and around the building in accordance with
UFC 4-021-01.
A new antenna shall be provided and installed with the requirements located in paragraph 6.13.3.
The mass notification system shall override the PA system. …AM#4
Provide additional Local Operator Consoles (LOCs) as necessary to comply with UFC 4-021-
01. All LOCs are required to have an adjustable microphone gain.
Voice notification appliances shall have adjustable or multi-tap settings with available setting both above and below the design settings. Speakers shall be spaced such that the speaker does not need to be tapped higher than 0.5 watt to meet audibility and intelligibility requirements, except in large open areas. The Contracting Officer’s Representative shall determine those areas considered to be large open areas.
Amplifier circuits shall be loaded to no more than 70 percent of rated continuous capacity when producing sound levels as required by NFPA 72 against normal ambient background noise levels for this occupancy for simultaneous operation of all speakers for all areas in the voice zone. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawing.
The secondary power for the MNS shall be capable of operating the system under quiescent load for a minimum of AM#4…24…AM#4 hours followed by operating the system for a period of 15 minutes under maximum connected load. The secondary power supply shall also be able to operate the system for 60 minutes at maximum connected load immediately upon loss of AC power.
Contractor shall provide an emergency shutdown switch for the HVAC units as described in UFC 4-021-01. The emergency shutdown switches are not required to be integral to the LOC but may be independent devices.
LOC microphones shall be located and adjusted so that the microphones can be used to provide a message meeting the intelligibility requirements of UFC 4-021-01. LOC’s may be located in the stairwells; however travel distance defined in UFC 4-021-01 must still be met.
If LOC’s are provided in the stairs, Contractor shall provide an amber strobe at each floor landing in the stairwell.
AM#4… Contractor shall provide operating instructions location inside the LOC cabinets and at the main ACU describing the procedures for initiating either live voice messages or pre-recorded messages. These instructions shall be permanently attached to the cabinet.
Mass notification system sequence of operation: For a combined fire alarm and mass notification system, the ACU is the main fire alarm control panel. For separate systems, the ACU is the building mass notification panel. The ACU shall take precedence over the UVIC signal and over any LOC function. The LOC shall take precedence over the
UVIC signal. Once the ACU is activated, the LOC shall not be able to override the ACU. Any MNS signal shall take precedence over the PA system.
The following pre-recorded messages shall be programmed into and clearly labeled on the LOC’s and ACU:
a. Attention all personnel: Please take cover under a sturdy surface immediately. Be prepared for aftershocks. This is not a drill.
b. Attention all personnel: Lockdown, lockdown, lockdown. There is an active shooter on the premises. This is not a drill.
c. Attention all personnel: Please proceed to your designated shelter-in-place room immediately and wait for further instruction. This is not a drill.
d. Attention all personnel: Please evacuate the building immediately.
This is not a drill.
e. Attention all personnel: There has been a bomb threat. Evacuate immediately and proceed to your designated evacuation point. This is not a drill.
f. Attention all personnel: There is a fire in the building. Stay low and evacuate immediately and proceed to your designated evacuation point. This is not a drill.
g. Attention all personnel: This is a test of the Mass notification system. This is only a test.
h. Attention all personnel: The building emergency has now ended.
Please resume your normal duties. Thank you for your cooperation.
…AM#4
LOC enclosures shall be protected from tampering by the use of a break glass, thumb-lock, tamper wire or approved equivalent protection. Enclosures that can be opened only by a key shall not be used.
6.13.6 Quality Control and Testing Requirements
The The Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) of record shall visit the construction site to ensure fire protection, fire alarm and mass notification systems are being constructed, applied and installed in accordance with the contract requirements, all applicable fire protection criteria, approved submittal and manufacturer’s requirements. The FPE shall determine the frequency and duration of the field visits based upon their professional knowledge of particular system components, system complexity and phase of construction. The FPE of record is to provide a written report summarizing the results of all observations. Field visits for preliminary and final testing may be combined with other site visits as long as all inspections listed below are covered. As a minimum, field quality control visits shall occur:
Just prior to installation of features that will conceal portions of the fire alarm and mass notification systems, Once during the early stages of the fire alarm and mass notification system layout and preliminary installation, Once during the intermediate stages of the fire alarm and mass notification system installation, Once during the final stages of the fire alarm and mass notification system installation, Once during the intermediate stages of the fire protection system installation, Once during the final stages of the fire protection system installation Preliminary fire protection, fire alarm and mass notification testing
Final fire protection, fire alarm and mass notification testing
The fire alarm and mass notification systems shall be fully tested with a functional and operational performance tests including each installed initiating and notification device, meggering of conductors for grounded, shorted or open circuits. An acceptance test shall be performed in accordance with NFPA 72. Each device shall be tested. After testing is completed, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officers Representative completed originals of the NFPA 72 Record of Completion and the NFPA 72 Testing and Inspection forms signed by the FPE of record and other responsible parties (including the Contractor’s Quality Control Representative and the installing technician). The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative to invite Fire Department personnel to witness final testing. Final testing schedule shall be flexible to accommodate Fire Department’s schedule. Final testing shall be conducted after final HVAC commissioning is complete.
Testing shall include 100 percent testing of existing equipment related to the fire alarm, mass notification and sprinkler systems.
Audibility and intelligibility testing of the mass notification system shall be accomplished in accordance with UFC 4-021-01. UFC 4-021-01 requires an average of 3 readings of each room to determine the CIS score. The 3 readings will be taken as follows: the most remote point from the speakers in the room; the middle of the room; and a point close to the speaker.
Readings will be recorded on an 11x17 plan of the building with CIS scores identified on the drawings.
Fire Alarm Sequence of Operation Notes:
1. The operation sequence indicated here is not complete. Provide other operations in accordance with NFPA 72 and contract documents.
2. This sequence of operations are considered to be minimum. Designer may add input/output with approved coordination with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
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N ot if y vi si bl e su pe rv is or y an nu nc ia to r
A ct iv at e vi si bl e an d au di bl e su pe rv is or y an nu nc ia to r
D ea ct iv at e m as s no ti fi ca ti on a pp li an ce ov er ri de . A ll ow f ir e al ar m s ys te to ac ti va te a ll o cc up an t no ti fi ca ti on a pp li an ce s an d op er at e no rm al ly
T em po ra ri ly a nd im ed ia te ly d ea ct iv at e al l o cc up an t no ti fi ca ti on a pp li an ce s so un di ng e va cu at io n al ar
System Input:
Sprinkler valve tamper switch
X X
Loss of voltage to control circuit for disconnecting elevator power (shunt trip)
X X
Supply duct smoke detector (>2000 CFM)
X X
Return duct smoke detector (>15000 CFM & vertical routing thru floor)
X X
Mass notification system manual fire alarm occupant notification appliance override
X X X X
TROUBLE
SYSTEM OUTPUT
Transmit Trouble Alarm to Emergency Forces
Activate visible and audible trouble annunciator System Input:
Single break or single ground fault in fire alarm circuit
X X
1 G-001 COVER SHEET
2 G-002 INDEX SHEET
18A E-501 COMM TRENCH AND VAULT DETAIL
ALASKA DISTRICT U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
RFP NO. W911KB-11-R-0023
AM#6 - FTR198/PN 061515, 29 FEB 2012
JBER - RICHARDSON, AK
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