EIE326-01_19_10_00_29-2_8_AM_5_Pages.pdf

DORMITORY, 168 PN EIELSON AFB, AK W911KB-17-R-0017

SECTION 01 19 10.00 29 EIE 326

2.8 FIRE PROTECTION

2.8.1 SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

A. These specifications constitute the basis for the fire protection systems design and construction of the Eielson AFB 168 person Enlisted Dormitory.

B. Project fire protection systems involve fire alarm equipment capable of notifying nearby personnel and the Base Fire Department, and fire-fighting equipment to provide means to control fires at the facility. The fire protection systems covered under this section include fire sprinkler systems, standpipe system, fire alarm system, and mass notification system. When the phrase “fire protection systems” is used in this section the reference shall be applied to all systems listed above.

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D. The Contractor shall provide and install a Knox box at the primary entrance of the building. Coordinate with the Fire Department for the ordering information for the Knox Caps.

E. The Fire Protection Engineer Designer of Record (DOR) shall be dedicated to fire protection only and will not be a DOR for any other discipline.

F. 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 as described herein.

2.8.2 References: The design and installation of the fire protection systems as well as the accompanying support documentation shall comply with the criteria listed below. If the requirements in this section are more restrictive than the references, the requirements of this section shall be implemented.

A. UFC 1-200-01, Design: General Building Requirements (Change 1, 1 September 2013)

B. UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. (Change 3, 1 March 2013)

C. UFC 4-021-01, Design and O&M: Mass Notification System (Change 1, January 2010)

D. International Building Code (IBC) (2012)

E. NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code (2012)

F. NFPA 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers (2013)

G. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2013)

H. NFPA 13R, Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height (2013)

I. NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems (2013)

J. NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances (2013)

K. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2013)

L. NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives (2013)

M. NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment (2011)