W911KB-17-R-0011_AM_22.pdf

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/LOCATION: JBE041 ADD/ALTER AWACS Alert Hangar, JBER, Alaska

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Proposal due date has not been extended.

This amendment provides changes to the solicitation as indicated on the continuation page of this document.

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS AMENDMENT ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS STANDARD FOR 1442.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Mar-2018

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(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-17-R-0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Oct-2016

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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.

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A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

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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

13-Mar-2018

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)

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CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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Amendment #22 (AM#22)

Section 00 11 00- STANDARD FORM (SF) 1442

The required response date/time has not been extended.

Summary of Changes

a. The following drawings are substituted for the superseded documents/sections:

C-101 – Revised C-101 to show relocated waterline. New waterline was moved out of the new building footprint.

b. The following drawings are added:

NONE

c. The following revised documents/sections are substituted for the superseded documents/sections:

Appendix B - Facility Design Criteria. The draft document was replaced in its entirety.

The identifier “AM #22” appears before and after new and/or revised materials, except as noted below. Additions are in italics. Deletions are strikethrough text.

01 10 00, 2.7 o 2.7.4.16 – Paragraph deleted. This removes the requirement for standpipes.

o 2.7.4.23 – Paragraph deleted. This removes the requirements for the abort stations located outside the hangar bay and windows inside the doors from the bay to the administration areas.

o 2.7.5.3.4 – Paragraph deleted. This removes the requirement for jockey pump power to be supervised by the FA system.

o 2.7.6.4.7 – removed the allowance for LOC’s to be located in stairwells.

o 2.7.6.5.1.30 – removed the zone for the pressure maintenance pump o 2.7.8.1 – Revised paragraph.

d. The following documents/sections are added:

NONE

e. The following sections are deleted:

NONE

f. Other:

NONE

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN THE SAME

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SECTION 01 10 00

2.7 FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

2.7.1 Overview

These specifications constitute the basis for the fire protection systems demolition, design and renovation of the existing AWACS hangar and the fire protection system design and construction of a new addition to the existing AWACS hangar administrative area.

Project fire protection systems involve fire alarm equipment capable of confidently notifying nearby personnel and the Base Fire Department and fire fighting equipment to provide means to control fires at the AWACS facility. The fire protection systems covered under this section include fire sprinkler systems, high expansion foam systems, fire pump systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and foam systems control and alarming systems. When the phrase “fire protection systems” is used in this section the reference shall be applied to all fire protection systems listed above.

2.7.2 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 the Fire Protection Design Criteria (FPDC) section is more restrictive than the references, the requirements of the FPDC shall be implemented. If dates are not given for reference standards or criteria, the latest edition is to be used. Where reference is specifically made from this narrative to other sections of the overall “Request for Proposal” document or from other sections to this section, the criteria stated here in this section shall govern.

AM#21… AIR FORCE CRITERIA:

ETL 02-15, Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – New Aircraft Facilities …AM#21

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA

UFC 1-200-01, Design: General Building Requirements

UFC 1-300-02, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard

UFC 3-310-03A, Design: Seismic Design for Buildings

UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

AM#21… UFC 4-010-01, DoD minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings with Change 1

UFC 4-021-01, Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems with Change 1

UFC 4-211-01, Aircraft Maintenance Hangars 13 April 2017 …AM#21

NFPA CRITERIA

NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code

AM#21… NFPA 11A, Standard for Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam Systems

...AM#21

NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 20, Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps

NFPA 24, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

AM#22

NFPA 33, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Combustions Engines and Gas Turbines

NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment

NFPA 90A, Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

NFPA 110, Emergency and Standby Systems

NFPA 170, Fire Safety Symbols

NFPA 230, Standard for the Fire Protection of Storage

NFPA 241, Safeguards During Construction

NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars

NFPA 720, Standard for the installation of Carbon Monoxide(CO) Detection and Warning Equipment

NFPA 1963, Fire Hose Connections

INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

International Building Code, 2015

ACCESSIBILITY

AM#21… ADAABAAG, American with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines ABA/ABAAG, Architectural Barriers Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guideline …AM#21

MISCELLANEOUS

TN 1423, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Analysis of High Bay Hangar Facilities for Fire Detector Sensitivity and Placement

TI 800-01, Design Criteria

ER 1110-345-700, Design Analysis, Drawings and Specifications

GA 600 Fire Resistance Design Manual

2.7.3 Demolition

Existing fire service water line shall be demoed and capped in place to a minimum of 15 feet outside the existing building. The cap shall have wording to indicate that the pipe was abandoned in place and indication as to what the original pipe served. All existing pipe within the riser room to be removed and properly disposed, except for the wet pipe riser. The wet pipe riser to be demolished up to the first coupling at the top of the riser.

Cut and cap existing piping at hangar 10 pump house that was the main service line for the AWACS hangar. The pipe shall have wording to indicate that the pipe was abandoned in place and indication as to what the original pipe served.

AM#21… The existing water storage tanks at hangar 10 shall be drained and water disposed of in accordance with applicable state and JBER environmental regulations. …AM#21

AM#21… Remove all existing AFFF piping, equipment and foam. Disposal of AFFF piping, equipment, water and foam shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall comply with environmental section for AFFF clean-up and state regulations. applicable laws and regulations for disposal of hazardous material. Coordinate with JBER Environmental for disposal procedures. …AM#21

Demo all existing sprinkler piping in the hangar bay except the wet pipe feeding the offices to the north. Existing wet pipe feeding the offices shall remain in place to the first coupling at the top of the wet riser.

In areas connected to the hangar bay, any unpainted pipe has recently been installed and may remain if area configurations do not change. Any painted pipe in these areas to be removed and replaced.

AM#21… The existing fire alarm system is a Monaco and is located in the existing administrative area on the north side of the building. Remove existing Monaco panel, devices and antenna and hand over to the Elmendorf AFB Civil Engineering Squadron. Existing system is a Monaco in the existing administrative area on the north side of the building. Remove existing Monaco panel, devices and antenna and hand over to the Elmendorf AFB Civil Engineering Squadron. …AM#21

AM#21… Remove all existing foam system control panels and equipment and dispose of in accordance with Federal and state requirements. Contractor shall coordinate with the JBER alarm shop for rights of first refusal for any foam control panels and associated equipment. …AM#21

2.7.4 General Requirements

Compliance with referenced NFPA standards is mandatory. This includes advisory provisions listed in the appendices of such standards, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for the word "should" wherever it appears.

AM#21… Comply with UFC 4-211-01 Section 3-6 for Air Force fire protection requirements except where modified by this document.

Comply with UFC 4-211-01 Section 5-6 for Air Force fire protection requirements except where modified by this document. …AM#21

Materials and Equipment shall have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and listed in UL Fire Protection Directory or approved by FM Global for the intended use.

AM#21… Contractor shall provide Knox boxes. Coordinate with the JBER Elmendorf Fire Department to obtain ordering information and signed paperwork. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing the Knox Box at the location requested by the Fire Department. The Knox Box shall be located in the following areas at a minimum: Gated Vehicle access areas, Hangar main entrance and Addition main entrance. Contractor shall supply a Knox-Vault 4500 switch to allow for emergency operation of the hangar door. Contractor shall coordinate with the Fire Department for location of the switch. The switch shall be provided with signage to indicate its use. …AM#21

The addition shall be considered a building independent of the existing AWACS hangar.

Where building is stated throughout this document, the requirements are to apply to the addition and to the existing building.

Project Fire Protection Engineer of Record

2.7.4.7.1 Provide one U.S. registered fire protection engineer (FPE) that is an independent third party hired by the prime contractor as an integral part of the prime contractor’s design team for all of the fire protection/life safety requirements of this project. Provide to the contracting officer for review and approval the name and qualifications, including proof of registration, of the FPE prior to the start of work.

The FPE shall meet the following qualifications:

1. AM#21… The FPE shall have extensive experience in the design of Aircraft Hangar fire protection systems, have successfully completed a minimum of 5 hangar of similar complexity and meet the criteria listed in ETL 02-15 Section A1.6.1.1.1 and UFC 3-600- 01 Section 1-6. Hangar projects list shall include the name of the project, location, size of building, type of system and a point of contact for further information. …AM#21

2. The FPE shall have no business relationships (owner, partner, operating officer, distributor, salesman or technical representative) with any construction subcontractors involved with this project; or with any fire protection equipment device manufacturers, suppliers or installers for any such equipment provided as part of this project.

3. The FPE shall have no other responsibilities within the organization of which they are a part (owner, project manager, etc.).

4. The FPE shall have passed the NCEES exam for fire protection engineering with active registration in the state in which they passed the NCEES exam.

2.7.4.7.2 AM#21… The FPE shall be responsible for the design of all fire protection systems for the building and provide design certification in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 Section 1-5.1 …AM#21.

2.7.4.7.3 UFGS Specifications shall be considered mandatory for this section.

2.7.4.7.4 During the design phase, the FPE shall be an integral part of the design team, and shall be involved in every aspect of the design as it relates to fire protection and life safety. This involvement includes, but is not limited to:

1. Preparation of a fire protection design analysis. The design analysis shall address the fire protection requirements of the project as outlined in UFC 3-600-01.

2. Preparation of all fire protection systems specifications using the UFGS.

3. Overall engineering design authority of the fire protection systems. This does not include the preparation of the system design drawings and calculations, but includes overview, reviewing, approving and stamp & sign of all fire protection system design documents.

2.7.4.7.5 AM#21… During the construction phase, the FPE shall conduct and document periodic quality control inspections during fire protection system installation at least once per month, but is not required to be on-site every working day for the duration of the construction. The FPE shall witness preliminary and final acceptance testing of fire protection systems. The FPE shall submit to the contracting officer, periodic inspection reports, preliminary test results, final test results and certification that all fire protection systems are complete and preliminary tests, and, re-tests and final acceptance tests have been completed. The FPE shall be present for all fire protection systems preliminary and final acceptances, inspection and testing. …AM#21

2.7.4.7.6 During testing, the manufactures representatives for all of the major fire protection components (i.e. fire pumps, fire alarm control panels, foam system, foam system control panel, etc.)

shall be present to witness testing. The FPE of record shall conduct systems preliminary and final testing.

Installer Qualifications

2.7.4.8.1 The installers of fire protection systems shall be experienced and regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of systems included in this project.

2.7.4.8.2 Data identifying the location of at least three systems recently installed by the proposed installer that are comparable to the systems specified shall be submitted. Contractor shall certify that each system has performed satisfactorily, in the manner intended, for a period of not less than 1 year.

2.7.4.8.3 Provide installer qualifications for all fire protection systems for approval by the ACO.

2.7.4.8.4 AM#21… Fire sprinkler and foam system equipment and piping installation shall be supervised by a NICET Level III and installed by a NICET Level II be installed by a NICET Level II or an Alaska State IIB equivalent. Installer shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience on systems of similar complexity and shall have 3 successful experience with previous hangar projects. Proof of successful hangar projects be submitted prior to work under this section. …AM#21

2.7.4.8.5 Fire alarm and foam system cabinets and devices shall be terminated by either a NICET level III technician or an individual licensed by the State of Alaska for fire alarm and foam system installation (Class IC). Fire alarm and foam system panels shall be terminated by a NICET Level III technician. Proof of qualifications shall be submitted prior to work under this section. The NICET III or Class IC shall have a minimum of three previous successful hangar projects and a minimum of five years’ experience with systems of similar complexity. A licensed electrician or NICET Level 1 Fire Alarm Technician shall install conduit and pull wire for the fire alarm system. The fire alarm and foam system technicians terminating and programming the equipment shall be NICET Level III and be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing and operation of the equipment. Proof of factory training shall be submitted prior to work under this section.

Designer Qualifications

AM#21… Fire sprinkler, fire pump, high expansion foam system, fire alarm system, mass notification system, pre-action system and dry system shall be prepared by a registered fire protection engineer or by an individual who is certified as a Level IV Technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic Sprinkler System Layout sub-field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology in accordance with NICET 1014-7 and who has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of systems of similar complexity and a minimum of 3 successful hangar projects. Proof of successful hangar projects be submitted prior to work under this section. …AM#21

Life Safety Requirements

2.7.4.10.1 Provide dedicated fire protection equipment room(s) to house foam concentrate storage, foam proportioning systems and any required fire protection pumps. The fire protection equipment room(s) shall be separated from aircraft servicing areas by no less than 1-hour rated construction. If a secondary HEF room is needed to achieve coverage as required by this document, the secondary HEF room shall be provided with a 1-hour barrier. All fire protection equipment rooms shall be accessible from the exterior.

2.7.4.10.2 Fire rated assemblies shall be listed in the UL Fire Protection Directory and be installed in accordance with GA-600 Fire Resistance Design Manual.

2.7.4.10.3 AM#21… All elevator shafts and machine rooms shall be protected with 2-hour fire resistance rated barriers. …AM#21

2.7.4.10.4 All recycle rooms shall be protected with 1-hour fire-resistance rated barriers in accordance with NFPA 82.

2.7.4.10.5 AM#21… 1-hour fire-resistance rated barriers required between hangar bays and support areas (offices, maintenance shops and storage areas) per UFC 4-211-01 3-3.1.2. …AM#21

2.7.4.10.6 AM#21… Provide internally illuminated means of egress signs in accordance with UFC 3- 600-01. 2-5.2. Exit signs shall have a self-diagnostic feature. …AM#21

2.7.4.10.7 Provide emergency lighting on its own circuit to facilitate NFPA 101 90-minute battery back-up testing without needing to disconnect all lighting circuits. All emergency lights shall have a self-diagnostic feature and test switch in an accessible location.

2.7.4.10.8 A hazardous material analysis to be performed and maximum allowable quantities to be provided on the life safety plan.

2.7.4.10.9 In addition to providing emergency lighting as required by code, emergency lighting shall be provided in all mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and all areas greater than 150 square feet. Restrooms shall be provided with emergency lighting.

2.7.4.10.10 Mechanical rooms, electrical rooms and other areas requiring maintenance shall have a way to permanently turn on lighting if occupancy sensors are provided.

2.7.4.10.11 All electrical boxes located in fire barriers shall be fire-stopped by wrapping the boxes with UL listed material. Face place fire-stopping or fire-stopping pads in the back of the electrical boxes is not permitted.

2.7.4.10.12 AM#21… Hangar bay egress to comply with UFC 4-211-01 3-3.1.8. … AM#21

2.7.4.10.13 If occupancy sensors are used, lights to automatically turn on in the event of a fire and meet other requirements as specified in NFPA 101.

2.7.4.10.14 AM#21… Doors are to be evaluated for compliance with NFPA 101 and UFC 4-211-01 opening rating and panic hardware requirements Any doors lacking the required rating or panic hardware shall be replaced. …AM#21

2.7.4.10.15 Generator shall be separated from the fire protection room with a 1-hour fire-resistance rated barrier and door access from the exterior.

Utilities

2.7.4.11.1 AM#21… Fire water service main shall comply with UFC 4-211-01 3-6.4.2.4 for pit entrance.

…AM#21

2.7.4.11.2 Trench drains shall be provided in the fire suppression rooms where the pumps are located.

Drains from pumps shall not be located in the path of egress and directed into the trench drains such that discharge creates minimal water on the floor.

2.7.4.11.3 Size underground mains to ensure the maximum flow velocity does not exceed 10 feet per second.

2.7.4.11.4 Contractor to provide a new PIV on fire suppression water line serving the hangar or new addition. PIV is to comply with the requirements of NFPA 24.

2.7.4.11.5 AM#21… Contractor shall provide hydrants in accordance with UFC 4-211-01 and UFC 3-

600-01. …AM#21

Earthquake Design

The fire sprinkler systems, including all piping, tanks, pumps and other components, shall be designed to withstand earthquakes attributable to IBC seismic acceleration. Provide all hangars, anchors, restraints and bracing necessary to provide the required seismic protection and restraint. Design anchors, supports, restraints and bracing in accordance with TI 809-04 chapter 10 and NFPA 13. Submit a complete and detailed analysis of all seismic restraint features. Maximum seismic brace angle shall not exceed 30 degrees in all seismic brace calculations. All seismic bracing and restraint shall be from the same manufacturer.

All duct smoke detectors shall be provided with duct access doors.

Roof drains shall discharge a minimum of 15 feet away from any man door.

Provide building numbers on the exterior of each building in the project. Building numbers shall comply with local installation standard. Contractor to coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval and location of sign.

AM#22… Standpipe System. A Class I standpipe system shall be installed in the existing hangar and in the addition. Hose connections shall be provided at floor landings. Standpipe locations shall be determined for the hangar with coordination from the Fire Department. Hose connections shall be capped with Knox caps. Water supply for the standpipe will be provided through the standpipe fire department connection. All standpipes shall be interconnected and may be combined with the sprinkler system. If a combined standpipe system is provided, the escutcheon ring to read auto spkr and standpipe. If two separate systems are provided, the FDC’s are to be co-located with properly labeled escutcheon plates and provided with enough room to swing a wrench. …AM#22

Provide a locked cabinet in the HEF room with O&M manuals and asbuilts for sprinkler, fire alarm and foam systems. The cabinet shall also contain a dongle with the program for the panel.

Provide draft curtains in hangar areas in accordance with UFC 4-211-01. Draft curtains shall be located to terminate at the boundaries of each pre-action system.

AM#21… Hangar door power shall be supplied upstream of the main building disconnect. A generator connection shall be provided on the exterior of the building for operation of the hangar doors.

…AM#21

Contractor shall install a kitchen range hood extinguishing system if required by UFC 3-600- 01.

HEF room shall require (2) duplex outlets.

If HAZMAT and POL storage rooms are provided, all devices located within these rooms shall be explosion proof and shall be separated from adjacent areas in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA 400 and NFPA 30.

AM#22… Windows are to be provided in the doors from the administration area into the hangar bay. Dead man switches shall be located in conjunction with door swing and windows to allow occupant to view the hangar bay while holding the dead-man switch but not in the way of door operation or egress. Dead-man switch shall be protected and labeled as required by UFC 4-211-01. … AM#22

Full access for testing and maintenance of all fire protection system’s equipment and devices shall be provided. Equipment requiring testing or maintenance shall be provided with sufficient clearance to allow the work to be done without having to remove any piping, structure, doors or other surrounding items. Access to all fire protection system equipment and components shall be unhindered and a minimum of 1m wide x 2 m high (3.3 ft. wide x 6.6 ft. high). Access shall not require crawling over or under structure, pipes or other items. Stairs with handrails shall be provided to access equipment located on the roof or mezzanine greater than 460 mm (1.5 ft.) above floor level. AM#21… Catwalks (option), platforms, ladders and guardrails shall be permanently installed to provide access for maintenance and testing of all fire protection system equipment and components located in attics. or suspended in the Hangar bay areas, except heat detectors. …AM#21

AM#21… The hangar bay shall be electrically classified and suitably cut-off as required by

UFC 4-211-01. 3-7. …AM#21

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited from use, and may adversely impact the proposal evaluation:

1. Plastic pipe and fittings inside the building are not allowed.

2. Schedule 20 pipe, and thinner, is not acceptable.

3. Segmented welded fittings.

4. Plain end fittings

5. Fittings which use gripping devices to bite into the pipe.

6. AM#21… Outlets and branch fittings that clamp onto the pipe including Mechanical Tees. …AM#21

7. Diesel fire pumps

8. Face plate fire-stopping or fire-stopping in the back of electrical boxes.

2.7.5 Fire Sprinkler and Foam Systems

General

2.7.5.1.1 Locate all piping so to eliminate risk of freeze damage. Do not install piping under hangar floor slabs. If piping must be located below the floor line, comply with UFC 4-211-01 requirements.

2.7.5.1.2 All piping shall be schedule 40 minimum.

2.7.5.1.3 Fittings for non-grooved steel pipe shall be malleable iron conforming to ASME B16.3.

Fittings into which sprinklers, drop nipples or riser nipples (sprigs) 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. Gasket for grooved couplings shall be the flush type that fills the entire cavity between the fitting and the pipe. Reductions in pipe sizes shall be made with one-piece tapered reducing fittings.

2.7.5.1.4 Piping for pre-action and dry system shall be black schedule 40.

2.7.5.1.5 Pre-action and foam pressure switch piping shall either have no valve to isolate it or, if a valve is provided, it shall be electronically supervised.

2.7.5.1.6 Contractor shall supply certified oil or glycerin filled gauges at pump suction and discharge.

These gauges shall remain. Certified oil or glycerin gauges shall be provided at all gauge locations required by contract and code for testing. These gauges are not required to remain. Certified oil filled or glycerin filled gauges shall also be provided on the suction and discharge sides of each inductor. These gauges shall remain.

2.7.5.1.7 AM#21… Surge arrester to be provided at the end of a common header. …AM#21

2.7.5.1.8 Route all sprinkler system drains, including main drains, test drains and auxiliary drains to a 2-foot by 2-foot splash block at exterior grade.

2.7.5.1.9 FDC to be provided on the gable end of the building or protected from snow and ice. FDC ball drip to be routed to a drain inside the building.

2.7.5.1.10 Flushing. After all system components are installed and hydrostatic test(s) are successfully completed, each portion of the systems shall be thoroughly flushed with potable water until all entrained dirt and other foreign materials have been removed. Flushing shall be conducted by removing the flushing fitting of the cross mains and of the grid branch lines and then back-flushing through the main drains. After successful completion, verify installation of all sprinkler and plugs and pressure test the system.

2.7.5.1.11 Hydrant flows shall be tested prior to design work on the sprinkler system to obtain flow quantities. Hydrant flow data is currently not available as the water line to this area will be upgraded and data will be provided as it becomes available. Fire Protection Engineer Designer of Record is required to witness flow tests.

2.7.5.1.12 AM#21… Contractor shall also provide a hand drawn hydraulic graph as required by Hangar Technical Center of Expertise.

2.7.5.1.13 Provide valves above the deluge valves to allow tripping of the system without filling the entire system. …AM#21

2.7.5.1.14 Any valve 2 ½” and small shall be a slow close ball valve with integral tamper.

2.7.5.1.15 Provide white lettering on red background that states “NO OPEN FLAME” to be mounted every 50 feet around the perimeter of the aircraft hangar bay at 8 feet high. Text shall be of adequate size to view from 100 feet away.

2.7.5.1.16 11x17 wall maps of the foam system and sprinkler system shall be provided at the riser and at location requested by Elmendorf AFB water shop. Wall map shall be laminated and legible. Wall map to distinctly show where all main drains, auxiliary drains and low point drains are located. Wall map shall also show where all valves are located. Multiple wall maps will be required to show all drain locations.

Scale of the wall map shall be a minimum of 1/8” to 1 foot.

2.7.5.1.17 The fire sprinkler and foam systems shall be hydraulically designed. Hydraulic calculations shall be in accordance with the Area/Density method of NFPA 13 and in accordance with minimum densities and areas indicated in UFC 4-211-01. AM#21… The hydraulic calculations shall include a 15% safety factor in the required pressure. …AM#21

2.7.5.1.18 Calculations shall be performed by computer using software specifically designed for fire protection system design. Software that uses k-factors for typical branch lines is not acceptable.

Calculations shall be taken back to the water supply source unless water supply data is otherwise indicated. Calculations shall substantiate that the design area indicated is the hydraulically most demanding. Water supply curves and system requirements shall be plotted on semi-logarithmic graph paper so as to present a summary of the complete hydraulic calculation. A summary sheet listing sprinklers in the design area and their respective hydraulic reference points, elevations, actual discharge pressures and actual flows shall be provided. Elevations of hydraulic reference points (nodes) shall be indicated. Documentation shall identify each pipe individually and the nodes connected thereto. The diameter, length, flow, velocity, friction loss, number and type fittings, total friction loss in the pipe, equivalent pipe length and Hazen-Williams coefficient shall be indicated for each pipe. For grid systems, calculations shall show peaking of demand area friction loss to verify that the hydraulically most demanding area is being used. A drawing showing hydraulic reference points (nodes) and pipe designations used in the calculations shall be included and shall be independent of shop drawings.

Provide detailed and accurate sketches of each system that has been hydraulically calculated along with hydraulic nodes clearly identified.

2.7.5.1.19 AM#21… Protect the base water supply from the fire sprinkler systems feeding the hangar building with reduced pressure principle backflow prevention devices in accordance with ETL 02-15 and AWWA Manual M14 UFC 4-211-01. Sprinkler service to the new addition shall be protected with a backflow prevention device in accordance with AWWA Manual M14. Provide hose valves downstream of the backflow prevention device. Provide sufficient hose valves to test the backflow prevention device under full design flow. Backflow preventer hose valves shall be located on the exterior of the building. A control valve to the backflow preventer hose valves shall be located inside the building. For the hangar, the backflow preventer test header and the fire pump test header may be combined. …AM#21

2.7.5.1.20 Water motor alarms shall not be used. Provide a weatherproof horn/strobe located above the Fire Department Connection that is activated upon detection of waterflow in the sprinkler system. Exterior alarm devices shall be weatherproof and listed for -30 C (-22 F) temperatures.

Fire Sprinkler System Requirements

2.7.5.2.1 AM#21… The sprinkler system in the office areas on the north side of the building have recently been upgraded. Contractor to relocate sprinklers armovers and, if needed, add new sprinklers armovers based on the reconfiguration of the rooms. Contractor to verify adequacy of seismic bracing on all piping to remain and upgrade as necessary to meet current code. Replace all existing sprinklers with new. …AM#21

2.7.5.2.2 Locate fire department connection with sufficient clearance from walls, obstructions, or adjacent Siamese connectors to allow full swing of fire department wrench handle. Do not provide fire department connections on foam-water systems.

2.7.5.2.3 Locate fire department connection to be fully accessible by a fire truck, from the building fire department access roads.

2.7.5.2.4 Fire sprinkler piping shall be routed, distributed and concealed above the suspended ceiling.

Sprinkler finish shall match existing. Sprinklers installed in finished spaces shall be concealed or semi-recessed type. Sprinkler piping in mechanical, electrical rooms and fan room mezzanines shall be exposed with upright sprinklers.

2.7.5.2.5 Center heads in two directions in ceiling tile and provide piping offsets as required.

2.7.5.2.6 The sprinkler system piping and sprinkler locations shall be coordinated and be compatible with ceiling types, light fixtures, HVAC air diffusers, HVAC ducts and structural members. The location of all sprinklers and the routing of all piping shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer

2.7.5.2.7 Install all valves on all fire protection systems with stems vertical whenever possible. In no case shall stems be oriented below horizontal. All valves shall be operational from the floor level without the use of ladders or lifts.

2.7.5.2.8 Pre-action and dry systems shall be supervised by nitrogen. Nitrogen generator shall comply with UFC 3-600-01.

2.7.5.2.9 Sprinkler piping shall not be located in the communications rooms or elevator machine rooms. Sprinklers protecting the communications rooms and elevator machine room shall be sidewall type and protected with a guard.

2.7.5.2.10 AM#21… Braided flexible sprinkler hose is not permitted. …AM#21

2.7.5.2.11 Arctic entries shall be protected by dry sprinklers.

2.7.5.2.12 Sprinklers shall be provided in AHUs that have enclosures with maintenance vestibules.

2.7.5.2.13 Room 138 currently has not insulation on the exterior wall. As part of this contract, provide new insulation along the exterior wall and move the sprinkler piping above the suspended ceiling grid.

Provide new pendent sprinklers for this area.

2.7.5.2.14 AM#21… Dwelling units Sleeping rooms and corridors outside dwelling units sleeping rooms shall be provided with flush concealed residential sprinklers. …AM#21

2.7.5.2.15 Provide manual air vents and/or auxiliary drains to allow bleeding of air from all sprinkler piping.

2.7.5.2.16 Plugged valves shall be provided at the bottom of each stairwell to aid in drain down of the system.

2.7.5.2.17 AM#21… Inspectors test connection shall be provided at the most remote branchline.

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2.7.5.2.18 AM#21… Contractor shall provide a floor control valve assembly or separate riser for each floor in the building. Assembly shall comply with Figure 4-1 of UFC 3-600-01. If a combined standpipe and sprinkler system is provided, a floor control valve assembly shall be provided at each connection point of the sprinkler system to the standpipe system. …AM#21

2.7.5.2.19 Any wet pipe sprinkler piping in the hangar bay shall be provided with insulation and heat trace. Heat trace breaker shall be monitored by the fire alarm system.

2.7.5.2.20 The suspended ceiling grid shall be labeled identifying the location of all sprinkler valves located above the ceiling.

2.7.5.2.21 Drains located within finished areas shall be concealed within the finished wall with an access panel to the valve handle. Drain handles shall be within 6 feet of the finished floor.

2.7.5.2.22 Flow switches and control valves shall be located in a locked access hatch located 4 feet from the finished floor in all areas of the building except main riser rooms and stairwells.

2.7.5.2.23 AM#21… The new addition shall be provided with its own riser a new water service for fire protection separate from the existing fire service to the hangar. such that it may indicate flow independent of the existing building. A secondary shut-off valve to be provided in the new addition to allow for draining of either the first or second floor without requiring sprinkler line to be drained back to riser, if new riser is not provided in the addition. …AM#21

Fire Pumps

2.7.5.3.1 AM#21… The design and installation of the fire pumps shall comply with UFC 3-600-01, UFC 4-211-01, NFPA 20, NFPA 20’s appendices, the pump manufacturer’s recommendations, and the pump controller’s recommendations. …AM#21 The installer shall be experienced and regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of system included in this project. A statement prior to submittal of any data or drawings shall be submitted to the ACOR, that the proposed fire pump and fire pump controller installer has been regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of system included in this project, and identifying the location of at least three systems recently installed by the proposed installer that are comparable to the system specified. Contractor shall certify that each system has performed satisfactorily, in the manner intended, for a period of not less than 6 months. In addition, the installer shall submit a signed statement from the pump and controller manufactures that the proposed installers represent the manufactures. The statement shall also include the manufacture’s recommendations for the installation and testing of the fire pump and controller.

2.7.5.3.2 AM#21… It has been determined that the Elmendorf AFB power service meets the reliability requirements of ETL 02-15 and UFC 3-600-01, and therefore only electric fire pumps shall be provided.

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2.7.5.3.3 AM#21… Fire pumps, excluding the jockey pump, shall be horizontal split case. …AM#21

2.7.5.3.4 AM#22… Provide jockey pumps to maintain normal operating pressure. Provide jockey pump controller with Hand Off Auto switch which results in a trouble signal on the fire alarm system when placed in the Hand or Off position. Jockey pump shall comply with UFC 4-211-01 3-6.4.1.4. Jockey pump shall also be provided with a run timer. The fire alarm panel shall also monitor the circuit breaker power for the jockey pump and shall send a supervisory signal if the breaker trips. … AM#22

2.7.5.3.5 AM#21… Provide one redundant fire pump to ensure the fire pump system will have the capacity to meet the maximum demand when the largest capacity pump is out of service. …AM#21

2.7.5.3.6 AM#21… Fire Pumps shall not exceed a nominal capacity of 2500 gpm (9464 lpm). AM#21

2.7.5.3.7 AM#21… JBER has reliable power in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 3-6.4. …AM#21

2.7.5.3.8 Variable frequency pump controllers shall be provided unless system calculations allow for a standard controller.

2.7.5.3.9 AM#21… A test header for verification of pump curve shall be provided on the outside of the building. A flow meter shall also be provided. Flow meter shall be situated such that flow can be measured through the flow meter through the test header or back through the pump. …AM#21

2.7.5.3.10 Required monitoring of fire pumps shall be monitored through the fire alarm panel and transmitted to the fire department. Transceiver shall transmit separate supervisory pump running and pump trouble signals to the fire department for each pump.

2.7.5.3.11 Contractor shall provide a minimum of one UL listed surge arrester on the discharge side of each pump. Contractor shall provide a surge analysis to determine the size of the surge arresters, but in no case shall the surge arrester at each pump be less than 100 gallons. Each surge arrester to be provided with an indicating valve to isolate it from the system. Sizing calculations prepared by the manufacturer must be provided.

Low Level High Expansion Foam Systems

2.7.5.4.1 The high expansion foam systems shall comply with the references in paragraph 2.7.2 and the following:

1. AM#21… The high expansion foam system shall be designed to meet all performance requirements described in ETL 02-15 and UFC 4-211-01. …AM#21

2. Do not install piping carrying foam concentrate or foam-water solution underground.

3. AM#21… The aircraft silhouette area to be used for system design and acceptance testing shall be that of an AWACS aircraft. The timing of foam coverage during acceptance testing shall begin immediately upon system activation via a manual foam activation station. Refer to ETL 02-15 and UFC 4-211-01 for design criteria. …AM#21

4. Foam concentrate piping shall be schedule 40 stainless steel. Fittings shall be stainless steel threaded, flanged, or grooved.

5. Contractor shall provide supply side calculations and demand side calculations for sizing the foam tanks. The foam tank supply shall be sized based on foam system activation only.

6. Provide a generator test station manifold with tubing from each generator to a centrally located area. The generator test station shall remain. Generator test manifold shall include individually controlled valves to measure the pressure at each generator.

7. Air exhausters are not permitted in high expansion foam systems.

8. AM#21… After acceptance of the system, Contractor shall furnish foam concentrate and fill tanks and any piping normally containing concentrate when the system is in standby mode. Spare foam shall not be consumed filling tanks …AM#21.

9. For the High Expansion foam specification, modify Foam Spec Section 21 13 39 located in the Appendices.

2.7.6 Fire Alarm, Mass Notification and Foam Systems:

The fire alarm, mass notification and foam systems shall comply with the references in paragraph 2.7.2 and the following:

General Requirements

2.7.6.1.1 The mass notification system shall follow Navy requirements of UFC 4-021-01 for strobes and text announcements. The mass notification system shall follow Air Force requirements of UFC 4- 021-01 for all other requirements.

2.7.6.1.2 AM#21… The addition shall be provided with its own NAC boosters and SLCs to alarm the addition separate from the existing hangar. The new addition shall be provided with its own antenna and transceiver. …AM#21

2.7.6.1.3 AM#21… Fire alarm, mass notification and foam system panels and transceivers shall be located in the main fire protection room. Remote annunciators for the fire alarm and the foam system control panels shall be provided in the second HEF room (if required) and the hangar main entrance the following locations: Second HEF room (if required); existing hangar main entrance; and new addition main entrance. A remote annunciator for the building addition shall be provided at the main entrance to the addition. The remote annunciators shall be locked against unauthorized use. As the LOC must be accessible to building occupants, the LOC and remote annunciator cannot be combined in these locations. …AM#21

2.7.6.1.4 AM#21… All fire alarm and mass notification message shall be in a female voice. Follow UFC 4-021-01 3-600-01 for general evacuation alarm and carbon dioxide alarm. Follow UFC 4-211-01 for hangar evacuation message. …AM#21

2.7.6.1.5 Contractor shall provide separate laminated fire alarm and foam system wall maps located at each remote annunciator and at the main fire alarm and foam system control panels. The wall maps will show fire alarm or foam system device locations and matching ID numbers. The circuit layout does not need to be shown. Multiple wall maps will be required and must be legible. The maximum scale of the wall map is 1/8” to 1 foot. A .pdf file of the wall maps shall be supplied to the Contracting Officers Representative.

2.7.6.1.6 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. Antenna locations shall be shown on the floor plans.

2.7.6.1.7 Provide all panels, individual addressable devices, hardware, battery back-up power and software for fully functional systems. The systems shall provide continuous monitoring on each circuit for trouble and supervision. The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall monitor all fire protection extinguishing systems provided. The panels shall be software reprogrammable to enable expansion or modification without replacement of hardware or firmware such as adding or deleting devices, and meet all the requirements of UL 864 or FM Global. Provide a minimum of 25 percent addressable expansion without hardware modifications to the panel.

2.7.6.1.8 The fire alarm and foam system for the new building shall be fully addressable up to each individual device at the building fire alarm or foam system control panel. Conventional initiating devices may be used for flow switches, pressure switches, manual fire alarm stations, air pressure switches, tamper switches and similar devices. Where conventional initiating devices are used, they shall be connected to the fire alarm system or foam control system with an addressable initiating device module.

Each addressable initiating device module shall monitor, at most, one conventional initiating device.

2.7.6.1.9 Individual secondary power supplies are not allowed.

2.7.6.1.10 All fire protection control valves shall be electronically supervised by the FACP or FSCP.

2.7.6.1.11 Fire alarm and foam system control panels shall not be networked together. The fire alarm panel shall monitor the foam system control panel alarm, supervisory and trouble functions through use of monitor modules.

2.7.6.1.12 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. The hangar bay shall be provided with a minimum of 1 SLC loop for device type (heat detectors, pull stations and flame detection). 1 SLC loop shall be provided per floor in the new addition.

2.7.6.1.13 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 requirements. Wall-mounted appliances 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. Ceiling strobes are permitted and shall be located and installed per NFPA 72 and may be part of a combined audible/visual device. Notification devices in the hangar bay are to comply with UFC 4-021-01.

2.7.6.1.14 Fire alarm, mass notification and foam system panels and equipment shall not be located in the government communication rooms.

2.7.6.1.15 Remote test stations and LED’s shall be located…