Interior_Fire_Alarm_&_Mass_Notification_System_Section_28_31_76.pdf

SECTION 28 31 76

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

(FORT CARSON ARMY BASE)

PART 1GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless other wise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.1 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

a. ANSI S3.2 Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech Over Communication Systems (ASA 85)

1.1.1.2 ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

a. ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

1.1.1.3 FM GLOBAL (FM)

a. FM P7825 Approval Guide

b. FM P7825a Approval Guide Fire Protection

1.1.1.4 INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

a. IEEE C62.41.1 IEEE Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits

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

1.1.1.5 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)

a. IEC 60268-16 Sound System Equipment - Part 16: Objective Rating Of Speech Intelligibility By Speech Transmission Index

b. IEC 60849 Sound Systems For Emergency Purposes

1.1.1.6 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

a. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2006 Edition

b. NFPA 170 Fire Safety Symbols

c. NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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d. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

e. NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

f. NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

1.1.1.7 U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

a. 47 CFR 15 Radio Frequency Devices

b. 47 CFR 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services

1.1.1.8 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

a. UL 1480 Standard for Safety Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use

b. UL 1481 Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

c. UL 1711 Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

d. UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

e. UL 2017 Standard for Safety for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems

f. Ul 217 Smoke Detectors Single Station

g. UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

h. UL 864 Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems

i. UL Electrical Construction Electrical Construction Equipment Directory

j. UL Fire Prot Dir Fire Protection Equipment Directory

1.1.1.9 UNITED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

a. UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 The information provided in this section applies to all other specification sections that are applicable to project.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the Submittal Register. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the Submittal Register.

1.3.1.1 SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Include annotated catalog data, in table format on the drawings, showing manufacturer's name, model, voltage, and catalog numbers for equipment and components. Submitted shop drawings shall not be smaller than ISO A1.

b. Wiring Diagrams

(1) Provide point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used

28 31 76- 2 for electrical field connections in the system, including interconnections between the equipment or systems that are supervised or controlled by the system. Diagrams shall show connections from field devices to the FACP and remote fire alarm control units, initiating circuits, switches, relays and terminals.

(2) Provide complete riser diagrams indicating the wiring sequence of devices and their connections to the control equipment. Include a color code schedule for the wiring. Include floor plans showing the locations of devices and equipment.

c. System Layout

(1) Provide plan view drawing showing device locations, terminal cabinet locations, junction boxes, other related equipment, conduit routing, wire counts, circuit identification in each conduit, and circuit layouts for all floors. Drawings shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 170, Fire Safety Symbols.

d. System Operation

(1) Provide a complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

e. Notification Appliances

(1) Provide data on each circuit to indicate that there is at least 25 percent spare capacity for notification appliances, 25 percent spare capacity for initiating devices. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

f. Amplifiers

(1) Provide data to indicate that the amplifiers have sufficient capacity to simultaneously drive all notification speakers at the maximum rating plus 50 percent spare capacity. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

g. As-Built Drawings

(1) Prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer detailed as-built drawings. Furnish one set of CD or DVD discs containing software back-up and CAD based drawings in latest version of AutoCAD and DXF format of as-built drawings and schematics. The drawings shall include complete wiring diagrams showing connections between devices and equipment, both factory and field wired. Include a riser diagram and drawings showing the as-built location of devices and equipment. The drawings shall show the system as installed, including deviations from both the project drawings and the approved shop drawings. These drawings shall be submitted within two weeks after the final acceptance test of the system. At least one set of as-built (marked-up) drawings shall be provided at the time of, or prior to the final acceptance test.

1.3.1.2 SD-03 Product Data

a. Include UL or FM listing cards for equipment provided.

b. Technical Data And Computer Software

c. Fire alarm control panel (FACP)

d. Fire Alarm And Mass Notification Control Panel (FACP/MNCP)

e. Terminal cabinets/assemblies

f. Manual stations

g. Transmitters (including housing)

h. Batteries

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i. Battery chargers

j. Smoke sensors

k. Thermal sensors

l. Wiring and cable

m. Notification appliances

n. Addressable interface devices

o. Graphic annunciator

p. Amplifiers

q. Tone generators

r. Digitalized voice generators

s. Firefighter telephone

t. Waterflow detectors

u. Tamper switches

v. Electromagnetic door holders

w. Remote fire alarm control units

x. Radio transmitter and interface panels

1.3.1.3 SD-05 Design Data

a. System Operation

(1) Provide a complete description of the system operation on the drawings.

b. Battery power

(1) Provide battery calculations as required in paragraph Battery Power Calculations.

1.3.1.4 SD-06 Test Reports

a. Field Quality Control test reports

b. Testing Procedures

c. Smoke sensor testing procedures

1.3.1.5 SD-07 Certificates

a. Installer Qualifications

1.3.1.6 SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

a. Mass Notification System

(1) Include the control panel and initiating and indicating devices, a unique identifier for each device with an indication of test results, and signature of the factory-trained technician of the control panel manufacturer and equipment installer. With reports on preliminary tests, include printer information. The Contractor shall include the NFPA 72 Record of Completion and NFPA 72 Inspection and Testing Form, with the appropriate test reports.

1.3.1.7 SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

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a. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions

(1) Copies of the Operation and Maintenance Instructions, indexed and in booklet form shall be submitted. The Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall be a single volume or in separate volumes, and may be submitted as a Technical Data Package. Manuals shall be approved prior to training.

(2) Original and backup copies of all software delivered for this project shall be provided, on each type of CD/DVD media utilized.

b. Instruction of Government Employees

(1) Submit the installers training history for the employees involved with this contract.

1.4 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.4.1 Scope

1.4.1.1 This work includes completion of design and providing a new, complete, or modifying the existing addressable fire alarm and mass notification system as described herein and on the contract drawings. The system shall include wiring, raceways, pull boxes, terminal cabinets, outlet and mounting boxes, control equipment, alarm, and supervisory signal initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, supervising station fire alarm system transmitter, and other accessories and miscellaneous items required for a complete operating system even though each item is not specifically mentioned or described. Provide systems complete and ready for operation.

Equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection, and testing shall be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of NFPA 72, IEC 60849, and IEC 60268-16, except as modified herein. The system layout on the drawings show the intent of coverage and are shown in suggested locations. Final quantity, system layout, and coordination is the responsibility of the Contractor. Each remote fire alarm control unit shall be powered from a wiring riser specifically for that use or from a local emergency power panel located on the same floor as the remote fire alarm control unit. Where remote fire control units are provided, equipment for notification appliances may be located in the remote fire alarm control units.

1.4.2 Definitions

1.4.2.1 Wherever mentioned in this specification or on the drawings, the equipment, devices, and functions shall be defined as follows:

a. Analog/Addressable System: A system where multiple signals are transmitted via the same conduction path to a remote fire alarm control unit and fire alarm control panel decoded and separated so that each signal will initiate the specified response.

b. Hard Wired System: A system where alarm and supervisory initiating devices are directly connected, through individual dedicated conductors, to a central control panel without the use of analog/addressable circuits or devices.

c. Interface Device: An addressable device that interconnects hard wired systems or devices to an analog/addressable system.

d. Remote Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit: A control panel, electronically remote from the fire alarm and mass notification control panel, that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices; may supply power to detection devices and interface devices; may provide transfer of power to the notification appliances; may provide transfer of condition to relays or devices connected to the control unit; and reports to and receives signals from the fire alarm control panel.

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e. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Panel (FACP/MNCP): A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm and mass notification control unit and fire alarm and mass notification control units are interconnected. The panel has central processing, memory, input and output terminals.

f. Terminal Cabinet: A steel cabinet with locking, hinge-mounted door that terminal strips are securely mounted.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Equipment and devices shall be compatible and operable with existing station fire alarm system and shall not impair reliability or operational functions of existing supervising station fire alarm system.

1.5.2 Qualifications

1.5.2.1 Design Services

a. Installations requiring completion of installation drawings and specification or modifications of fire detection, fire alarm, mass notification system, fire suppression systems or mass notification systems shall require the services and review of a qualified engineer. For the purposes of meeting this requirement, a qualified engineer is defined as an individual meeting one of the following conditions:

(1) A registered professional engineer having a Bachelor of Science or Masters of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of four years work experience in fire protection engineering.

(2) A registered professional engineer (P.E.) in fire protection engineering.

(3) Registered Professional Engineer with verification of experience and at least four years of current experience in the design of the fire protection and detection systems.

(4) A NICET Level 4 Fire Alarm Technicians.

1.5.2.2 Supervisor

a. The installing Contractor shall provide the following: NICET Fire Alarm Technicians to perform the installation of the system. A NICET Level 3 Fire Alarm Technician shall supervise the installation of the fire alarm system/mass notification system. Fire Alarm Technicians to perform the installation of the system. A Fire Alarm Technician with a minimum of 8 years of experience shall perform/supervise the installation of the fire alarm system/mass notification system. The Fire Alarm technicians supervising the installation of equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.5.2.3 Technician

a. The installing Contractor shall provide the following: Fire Alarm Technicians with a minimum of four years of experience shall be utilized to assist in the installation and terminate fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and panels. The Fire Alarm technicians installing the equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.5.2.4 Installer

a. The installing Contractor shall provide the following: Fire Alarm installer with a minimum of two years of experience shall be utilized to assist in the installation of fire alarm/mass notification

28 31 76- 6 devices, cabinets and panels. An electrician shall be allowed to install wire or cable and to install conduit for the fire alarm system/mass notification system. The Fire Alarm installer shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.5.2.5 Test Personnel

a. The installing Contractor shall provide the following: Fire Alarm Technicians with a minimum of eight years of experience shall be utilized to test and certify the installation of the fire alarm/mass notification devices, cabinets and panels. The Fire Alarm technicians testing the equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.5.2.6 Manufacturer's Representative

a. The fire alarm and mass notification equipment manufacturer's representative shall be present for the connection of wiring to the control panel. The Manufacturer's Representative shall be an employee of the manufacturer with necessary technical training on the system being installed.

1.5.3 Manufacturer Qualifications

1.5.3.1 Components shall be of current design and shall be in regular and recurrent production at the time of installation. Provide design, materials, and devices for a protected premises fire alarm system, complete, conforming to NFPA 72, except as otherwise or additionally specified herein.

1.5.4 Regulatory Requirements

1.5.4.1 Devices and equipment for fire alarm service shall be listed by UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by FM P7825a.

1.5.4.2 Requirements for Fire Protection Service

a. Equipment and material shall have been tested by UL and listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by FM and listed in FM P7825. Where the terms "listed" or "approved" appear in this specification, they shall mean listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or FM P7825a. The omission of these terms under the description of any item of equipment described shall not be construed as waiving this requirement. All listings or approval by testing laboratories shall be from an existing ANSI or UL published standard.

1.5.4.3 Mass Notification System

a. The equipment furnished shall be compatible and be UL listed, FM approved, or approved or listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the intended use. All listings or approval by testing laboratories shall be from an existing ANSI or UL published standard.

1.5.4.4 Testing Services or Laboratories

a. Fire alarm and fire detection equipment shall be constructed in accordance with UL Fire Prot Dir, UL Electrical Construction, or FM P7825a.

1.5.5 Standard Products

1.5.5.1 Provide materials, equipment, and devices that have been tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as UL or FM, and listed or approved for fire protection service when so required by NFPA 72 or this specification. Select material from one manufacturer, where possible, and not a combination of manufacturers, for any particular classification of materials. Material and

28 31 76- 7 equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least three years prior to bid opening.

1.5.6 Modification of References

a. In NFPA publications referred to herein, consider advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears; interpret reference to "authority having jurisdiction" to mean the Contracting Offices Designated Representative

(COR).

b. The recommended practices stated in the manufacturer's literature or documentation shall be considered as mandatory requirements.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

1.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) INSTRUCTIONS

1.7.1 System and System Equipment

1.7.1.1 The Interior Fire Alarm And Mass Notification System Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include:

a. "Manufacturer Data Package 5" as specified in Section \01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data.

b. Operating manual outlining step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, and shutdown. The manual shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and complete description of equipment and their basic operating features.

c. Maintenance manual listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guide. The manuals shall include conduit layout, equipment layout and simplified wiring, and control diagrams of the system as installed.

d. The manuals shall include complete procedures for system revision and expansion, detailing both equipment and software requirements.

e. Software delivered for this project shall be provided, on each type of CD/DVD media utilized.

f. Printouts of configuration settings for all devices.

g. Routine maintenance checklist. The routine maintenance checklist shall be arranged in a columnar format. The first column shall list all installed devices, the second column shall state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required, the third column shall state the frequency of the maintenance activity, and the fourth column for additional comments or reference.

1.7.2 Technical Data and Computer Software

1.7.2.1 Lesson plans, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and training data, furnished in manual format, for the training courses. The operations training shall familiarize designated government personnel with proper operation of the installed system. The maintenance training course shall provide the designated government personnel adequate knowledge required to diagnose, repair, maintain, and expand functions inherent to the system.

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1.8 SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

1.8.1 Repair Service/Replacement Parts

1.8.1.1 Repair services and replacement parts for the system shall be available for a period of 10 years after the date of final acceptance of this work by the Contracting Officer. During guarantee period, the service technician shall be on-site within 24 hours after notification. All repairs shall be completed within 24 hours of arrival on-site.

1.8.2 Interchangeable Parts

1.8.2.1 Spare parts furnished shall be directly interchangeable with the corresponding components of the installed system. Spare parts shall be suitably packaged and identified by nameplate, tagging, or stamping. Spare parts shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer at the time of the final acceptance testing.

1.8.3 Spare Parts

1.8.3.1 Furnish the following spare parts and accessories:

a. Four fuses for each fused circuit

1.8.4 Special Tools

1.8.4.1 Software, connecting cables and proprietary equipment, necessary for the maintenance, testing, and reprogramming of the equipment shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

1.9 TECHNICAL DATA AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE

1.9.1 Technical data and computer software (meaning technical data that relates to computer software) that is specifically identified in this project, and may be defined/required in other specifications, shall be delivered, strictly in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSES. Data delivered shall be identified by reference to the particular specification paragraph against which it is furnished. Data to be submitted shall include complete system, equipment, and software descriptions. Descriptions shall show how the equipment will operate as a system to meet the performance requirements of this contract. The data package shall also include the following:

a. Identification of programmable portions of system equipment and capabilities.

b. Description of system revision and expansion capabilities and methods of implementation detailing both equipment and software requirements.

c. Provision of operational software data on all modes of programmable portions of the fire alarm and detection system.

d. Description of Fire Alarm Control Panel equipment operation.

e. Description of auxiliary and remote equipment operations.

f. Library of application software.

g. Operation and maintenance manuals.

1.10 KEYS

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1.10.1 Keys and locks for equipment shall be identical. Provide not less than six keys of each type required.

All keys and locks shall be mastered to a single key as required by the CO/COR.

PART 2PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENT

2.1.1 All fire alarm and mass notification equipment shall be listed for use under the applicable reference standards. Interfacing of Listed UL 864 or similar approved industry listing with Mass Notification Panels listed to UL Standard 2017 or equal shall be done in a laboratory listed configuration, if the software programming features can not provide a listed interface control. If field modification such as adding equipment such as relays, then the manufacturer of the panels being same or different brand of manufacturer shall provide the installing contractor for review and confirmation by the installing contractor. The installing contractor shall as part of his submittal documents provide this information.

2.2 SYSTEM OPERATION

2.2.1 The Addressable Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System shall be a complete, supervised, noncoded, analog/addressable fire alarm and mass notification system conforming to NFPA 72, UL 864 Ninth Edition, and UL 2017. The system shall be activated into the alarm mode by actuation of any alarm initiating device. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until the initiating device is reset and the fire alarm control panel is reset and restored to normal. The system maybe placed in the alert mode by local microphones or remotely from authorized locations/users.

2.2.2 Alarm Initiating Devices

2.2.2.1 Alarm initiating devices shall be connected to initiating device circuits to signal line circuits (SLC), Style 6 in accordance with NFPA 72. The system shall have an interconnected riser loop or network having Style 6 supervision for interconnection of other FA/MN control panels. Alarm notification appliances shall be connected to Voice Notification System, Style Z in accordance with NFPA 72. A looped conduit system shall be provided so that if the conduit and all conductors within are severed or exposed to fire at any point, all IDC, NAC and SLC will remain functional.

Should the design or building layout preclude separation then a fire rated separation shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 72. The return portion of the loop shall be remote from the supply portion of the loop. The system shall operate in the alarm mode upon actuation of any alarm initiating device. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until initiating device(s) are reset and the fire alarm control panel is manually reset and restored to normal. The conduit loop requirement is not applicable to the signal transmission link from the local panels (at the protected premises) to the Supervising Station (fire station, fire alarm central communication center). Audible and visual appliances and systems shall comply with NFPA 72. Fire alarm system/mass notification system components requiring power, except for the control panel power supply, shall operate on 24 Volts dc.

2.2.3 Functions and Operating Features

2.2.3.1 The system shall provide the following functions and operating features:

a. The FACP/MNCP and fire alarm and mass notification control units, if used, shall provide power, annunciation, supervision, and control for the system. Addressable systems shall be microcomputer (microprocessor or microcontroller) based with a minimum word size of eight bits

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b. Provide Style 6 signaling line circuits for each floor.

c. Provide Style 6 signaling line circuits for the network.

d. Provide Style Z notification appliance circuits. The visual alarm notification appliances shall have the flash rates synchronized.

e. Provide electrical supervision of the primary power (AC) supply, presence of the battery, battery voltage, and placement of system modules within the control panel.

f. Provide an audible and visual trouble signal to activate upon a single break or open condition, or ground fault. The trouble signal shall also operate upon loss of primary power (AC) supply, absence of a battery supply, low battery voltage, or removal of alarm or supervisory panel modules. Provide a trouble alarm silence feature that shall silence the audible trouble signal, without affecting the visual indicator. After the system returns to normal operating conditions, the trouble signal shall again sound until the trouble is acknowledged. A smoke sensor in the process of being verified for the actual presence of smoke shall not initiate a trouble condition.

g. Provide a notification appliance silencing switch, that when activated, will silence the audible signal appliance, but will not affect the visual alarm indicator, the liquid crystal display, or the automatic notification of the fire department. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm.

h. Provide alarm verification capability for smoke sensors. Alarm verification shall initially be set for 30 seconds.

i. Provide program capability via switches in a locked portion of the FACP to bypass the automatic notification appliance circuits, fire reporting system, air handler shutdown, smoke control operation, elevator recall, door release, and door unlocking features. Operation of this programming shall indicate this action on the FACP display and printer output.

j. Alarm, supervisory, and/or trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to the fire department.

k. Alarm functions shall override trouble or supervisory functions. Supervisory functions shall override trouble functions.

l. The system shall be capable of being programmed from the panel keyboard. Programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

m. The system shall be capable of operating, supervising, and/or monitoring both addressable and non-addressable alarm and supervisory devices.

n. There shall be no limit, other than maximum system capacity, as to the number of addressable devices that may be in alarm simultaneously.

o. Where the fire alarm system is responsible for initiating an action in another emergency control device or system, such as an HVAC system a smoke control system, an elevator system, etc. The addressable fire alarm relay shall be within 3 feet of the emergency control device.

p. An alarm signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Transmission of an alarm signal to the fire department.

(2) Visual indication of the device operated on the fire alarm control panel (FACP), and on the Remote Annunciator. Indication on the graphic annunciator shall be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

(3) Continuous actuation of alarm notification appliances on the floor of fire alarm origin, the floor above the floor of fire alarm origin, and the floor below the floor of fire alarm origin, 28 31 76-11 except those in stairs or in elevator cabs.

(4) Recording of the event via the system printer and electronically in the history log of the fire control system unit.

(5) Release of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.

(6) Operation of the smoke control system.

(7) Release of power to electric locks on doors that are part of the means of egress.

(8) Operation of a smoke sensor in an elevator lobby or other location associated with the automatic recall of elevators, shall recall the elevators in addition to other requirements of this paragraph.

(9) Operation of a duct smoke sensor shall shut down the appropriate air handler in accordance with NFPA 90A in addition to other requirements of this paragraph.

(10) Operation of a select manual station shall release the fire extinguishing system after a 10 second time delay.

(11) Operation of a sprinkler waterflow switch serving an elevator machinery room or elevator shaft shall operate shunt trip circuit breaker(s) to shut down power to the elevators in accordance with ASME A17.1.

(12) Operation of an interface, that operates vibrating pagers worn by hearing-impaired occupants.

q. A supervisory signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Visual indication of the device operated on the FACP, and on the remote annunciator, and/or sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

(2) Transmission of a supervisory signal to the fire department.

(3) Recording of the event via the system printer and electronically in the history log of the fire control system unit.

r. A trouble condition shall automatically initiate the following functions:

(1) Visual indication of the system trouble on the FACP, and on the remote annunciator, and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

(2) Transmission of a trouble signal to the fire department.

(3) Recording of the event via the system printer.

s. The maximum permissible elapsed time between the actuation of an initiating device and its indication at the FACP shall be 10 seconds.

t. The maximum elapsed time between the occurrence of the trouble condition and its indication at the FACP shall not exceed 200 seconds.

2.3 SYSTEM MONITORING

2.3.1 Valves

2.3.1.1 Each valve affecting the proper operation of a fire protection system, including automatic sprinkler control valves, standpipe control valves, sprinkler service entrance valve, valves at fire pumps, isolating valves for pressure type waterflow or supervision switches, and valves at backflow preventers, whether supplied under this contract or existing, shall be electrically monitored to ensure its proper position. Each tamper switch shall be provided with a separate address.

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2.3.2 Independent Fire Detection System

2.3.2.1 Each existing independent smoke detection subsystem, and kitchen fire extinguishing system shall be monitored both for the presence of an alarm condition and for a trouble condition. Each monitored condition shall be provided with a separate address.

2.4 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

2.4.1 Notification Appliance Network

2.4.1.1 The notification appliance network consists of audio speakers located to provide intelligible instructions at all locations in the building. The Mass Notification System announcements shall take priority over all other function of the system including the audible and visual output of the fire alarm system in a normal or alarm state. All fire alarm system functions shall continue in an alarm state except for the output signals of the audible and visual notification appliances.

2.4.2 Strobes

2.4.2.1 Strobes are also provided to alert hearing-impaired occupants.

2.4.3 Text Displays

2.4.3.1 LED text displays for hearing impaired occupants.

2.4.3.2 LED text displays are normally not required; however, the need will be reviewed by the CO/COR on a case-by-case basis.

2.4.4 Giant Voice

2.4.4.1 The Giant Voice system (if available) in the area of the building shall be activated to provide a pre-recorded or live voice message.

2.4.5 Door Operation

2.4.5.1 Closure of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.

2.4.6 Voice Notification

2.4.6.1 An autonomous voice notification control unit is used to monitor and control the notification appliance network and provide consoles for local operation. Using a console, personnel in the building can initiate delivery of pre-recorded voice messages, provide live voice messages and instructions, and initiate visual strobe and textual message notification appliances. The autonomous voice notification control unit will temporarily override audible fire alarm notification while delivering Mass Notification messages to ensure they are intelligible.

2.4.7 Base-Wide Control

2.4.7.1 Base-wide control system for mass notification exists on the base, the autonomous control unit shall communicate with the central control unit of the base-wide system via a Monaco BT-XM communicator. The autonomous control unit shall receive commands/messages from the central control unit and provide status information.

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2.5 OVERVOLTAGE AND SURGE PROTECTION

2.5.1 Signaling Line Circuit Surge Protection

2.5.1.1 For systems having circuits located outdoors, communications equipment shall be protected against surges induced on any signaling line circuit and shall comply with the applicable requirements of IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2. Cables and conductors, that serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveform(s):

a. A 10 microsecond by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

b. An 8 microsecond by 20 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes. Protection shall be provided at the equipment. Additional triple electrode gas surge protectors, rated for the application, shall be installed on each wireline circuit within 3 feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

2.5.1.2 Sensor Wiring Surge Protection

a. Digital and analog inputs and outputs shall be protected against surges induced by sensor wiring installed outdoors and as shown. The inputs and outputs shall be tested with the following waveforms:

(1) A 10 by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

(2) An 8 by 20 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of 1000 volts and a peak current of 500 amperes. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

2.6 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICES

2.6.1 The initiating device being monitored shall be configured as a Style D initiating device circuits. The system shall be capable of defining any module as an alarm module and report alarm trouble, loss of polling, or as a supervisory module, and reporting supervisory short, supervisory open or loss of polling such as waterflow switches, valve supervisory switches, fire pump monitoring, independent smoke detection systems, relays for output function actuation, etc. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The monitor module shall provide address setting means compatible with the control panel's SLC supervision and store an internal identifying code. Monitor module shall contain an integral LED that flashes each time the monitor module is polled. Pull stations with a monitor module in a common backbox are not required to have an LED. Existing fire alarm system initiating device circuits shall be connected to a single module to power and supervise the circuit.

2.7 ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULE

2.7.1 The control module shall be capable of operating as a relay (dry contact form C) for interfacing the control panel with other systems, and to control door holders or initiate elevator fire service. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The indicating device or the external load being controlled shall be configured as a Style Y notification appliance circuits. The system shall be capable of supervising, audible, visual and dry contact circuits. The control module shall have both an input and output address. The supervision shall detect a short on the supervised circuit and shall prevent power from being applied to the circuit. The control model shall provide address setting means compatible with the control panel's SLC supervision and store an internal

28 31 76-14 identifying code. The control module shall contain an integral LED that flashes each time the control module is polled. Control Modules shall be located in environmental areas that reflect the conditions to which they were listed.

2.8 ISOLATION MODULES

2.8.1 Provide isolation modules to subdivide each signaling line circuit into groups of not more than 20 addressable devices between adjacent isolation modules.

2.9 SMOKE SENSORS

2.9.1 Photoelectric Smoke Sensors

2.9.1.1 Provide addressable photoelectric smoke sensors as follows:

a. Provide analog/addressable photoelectric smoke sensors utilizing the photoelectric light scattering principle for operation in accordance with UL 268. Smoke sensors shall be listed for use with the fire alarm control panel.

b. Provide self-restoring type sensors that do not require any readjustment after actuation at the FACP to restore them to normal operation. Sensors shall be UL listed as smoke-automatic fire sensors.

c. Components shall be rust and corrosion resistant. Vibration shall have no effect on the sensor's operation. Protect the detection chamber with a fine mesh metallic screen that prevents the entrance of insects or airborne materials. The screen shall not inhibit the movement of smoke particles into the chamber.

d. Provide twist lock bases. Where indicated, provide with sounder that produces a minimum of 90 dBA at 10 feet for the sensors. The sensors shall maintain contact with their bases without the use of springs. Provide companion mounting base with screw terminals for each conductor.

Terminate field wiring on the screw terminals. The sensor shall have a visual indicator to show actuation.

e. The sensor address shall identify the particular unit, its location within the system, and its sensitivity setting. Sensors shall be of the low voltage type rated for use on a 24 VDC system.

f. An operator at the control panel, having a proper access level, shall have the capability to manually access the following information for each initiating device.

(1) Primary status

(2) Device type

(3) Present average value

(4) Present sensitivity selected

(5) Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.)

2.9.2 Projected Beam Smoke Detectors

2.9.2.1 Detectors shall be designed for detection of abnormal smoke densities. Detectors shall consist of separate transmitter and receiver units. The transmitter unit shall emit an infrared beam to the receiver unit. When the signal at the receiver falls below a preset sensitivity, the detector shall initiate an alarm. The receiver shall contain an LED that is powered upon an alarm condition.

Long-term changes to the received signal caused by environmental variations shall be automatically compensated. Detectors shall incorporate features to assure that they are operational; a trouble

28 31 76-15 signal shall be initiated if the beam is obstructed, the limits of the compensation circuit are reached, or the housing cover is removed. Detectors shall have multiple sensitivity settings in order to meet UL listings for the different distances covered by the beam. In the event of beam interference for more than three seconds a trouble alarm shall be transmitted.

2.9.3 Duct Smoke Sensors

2.9.3.1 Duct-mounted photoelectric smoke detectors shall be furnished and installed where indicated and in accordance with NFPA 90A. Units shall consist of a smoke detector as specified in paragraph Photoelectric Detectors, mounted in a special housing fitted with duct sampling tubes. Detector circuitry shall be mounted in a metallic enclosure exterior to the duct. Detectors shall have a manual reset. Detectors shall be rated for air velocities suitable for the application. Detectors shall be powered from the fire alarm panel. Sampling tubes shall run the full width of the duct. The duct detector package shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 90A, UL 268A, and shall be UL listed for use in air-handling systems. The control functions, operation, reset, and bypass shall be controlled from the fire alarm control panel. Lights to indicate the operation and alarm condition;

and the test and reset buttons shall be visible and accessible with the unit installed and the cover in place. Detectors mounted above 6 feet and those mounted below 6 feet that cannot be easily accessed while standing on the floor, shall be provided with a remote detector indicator panel containing test and reset switches. Remote lamps and switches as well as the affected fan units shall be properly identified in etched plastic placards. Detectors shall provide for control of auxiliary contacts that provide control, interlock, and shutdown functions specified in the mechanical controls section. Auxiliary contacts provide for this function shall be located within 3 feet of the controlled circuit or appliance. The detectors shall be supplied by the fire alarm system manufacturer to ensure complete system compatibility.

2.9.4 Smoke Sensor Testing

2.9.4.1 Smoke sensors shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer's recommended calibrated test method. Submit smoke sensor testing procedures for approval.

2.10 THERMAL SENSORS

2.10.1 Heat Detectors

2.10.1.1 Heat detectors shall be designed for detection of fire by combination fixed temperature and rate-of-rise principle. The alarm condition shall be determined by comparing sensor valve with the stored values. Heat detector spacing shall be rated in accordance with UL 521. Detectors located in areas subject to moisture, exterior atmospheric conditions, or hazardous locations as defined by NFPA 70 and as shown on drawings, shall be types approved for such locations.

2.10.1.2 Combination Fixed-Temperature and Rate-of-Rise Detectors

a. Detectors shall be designed for surface or semi-flush, as applicable, outlet box mounting and supported independently of wiring connections. Contacts shall be self-resetting after response to rate-of-rise principle. Under fixed temperature actuation, the detector shall have a permanent external indication that is readily visible. Detector units located in boiler rooms, showers, or other areas subject to abnormal temperature changes shall operate on fixed temperature principle only. The UL 521 test rating for the fixed temperature portion shall be 135 degrees F unless otherwise noted. The UL 521 test rating for the Rate-of-Rise detectors shall be rated for 40 by 40 feet.

2.10.2 Heat Sensing

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2.10.2.1 A moving average of the sensors heat sensing value to automatically compensate for conditions that could affect detection operations. System shall automatically maintain a constant heat sensing sensitivity from each sensor by compensating for environmental factors.

2.10.3 Self-Test Routines

2.10.3.1 Automatic self-test routines shall be performed on each sensor that will functionally check sensor sensitivity electronics and ensure the accuracy of the value being transmitted. Any sensor that fails this test shall indicate a trouble condition with the sensor location at the control panel.

2.10.4 Operator Access

2.10.4.1 An operator at the control panel, having the proper access level, shall have the capability to manually access the following information for each heat sensor:

a. Primary status

b. Device type

c. Present average value

d. Sensor range

2.10.5 Operator Control

2.10.5.1 An operator at the control panel, having the proper access level, shall have the capability to manually control the following information for each heat sensor:

a. Alarm detection sensitivity values

b. Enable or disable the point/device

c. Control sensors relay driver output

2.11 FLAME DETECTORS

2.11.1 The detectors shall comply with FM P7825a. The detectors shall be sensitive to the micron range best suited for their intended use. The detectors shall operate over electrically supervised wiring circuits and the loss of power to the detector shall result in a trouble signal. A self-test feature shall be provided for each detector to be individually tested.

2.11.2 Infrared (IR) Single Frequency Flame Detector

2.11.2.1 The detector shall be sensitive in the range of 3.8 to 4.8 micrometers only.

2.11.3 Infrared (IR) Multiple Frequency Flame Detector

2.11.3.1 The IR detector shall consist of two or more IR sensors, each selected for a different IR frequency.

The primary sensor shall be sensitive in the range of 3.8 to 4.8 micrometers only. Secondary sensors are tuned to different IR wavelengths to null out the effect of black body radiation to the primary sensor.

2.11.4 Ultraviolet (UV) Flame Detectors

2.11.4.1 UV flame detector shall be of the narrow band response type that operates on radiated ultraviolet

28 31 76-17 energy and shall be sensitive in the range of 3.8 to 3.8 micrometers only. The cone of vision shall be 80 degrees or greater. Each detector shall be completely insensitive to light sources in the visible frequency range.

2.11.5 Combination UV/IR Flame Detector

2.11.5.1 The UV/IR detector shall provide discrimination against false alarms by requiring both UV and IR flame detection before an alarm is sent. The UV sensor shall be sensitive in the range of 0.185 to

0.265 micrometers only. The IR sensor shall be sensitive in the range of 3.8 to 4.8 micrometers only. Detectors shall be completely insensitive to light sources in the visible frequency range.

2.12 ELECTRIC POWER

2.12.1 Primary Power

2.12.1.1 Power shall be 120 VAC service for the FACP from the normal AC service to the building, unless emergency power via generator is available.

2.12.2 Generator

2.12.2.1 Where any emergency generator provides a standby power supply for life safety system circuits, provide a connection from one of the circuits for the fire alarm system.

2.12.2.2 When a generator buss circuit is available for the fire alarm, mass notification, life safety equipment, and the drawings indicate that the fire alarm control unit shall monitor the generator, with the following supervisory signals being monitored:

a. Generator Selector Switch in a position other than automatic start

b. Generator Running

c. Low Fuel

d. Failure to Start

e. Abnormal conditions such as low oil, high temperature, and low coolant.

f. Low Battery

g. Emergency transfer in proper mode while generator running

2.13 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

2.13.1 Provide for system operation in the event of primary power source failure. Transfer from normal to auxiliary (secondary) power or restoration from auxiliary to normal power shall be automatic and shall not cause transmission of a false alarm.

2.13.2 Batteries

2.13.2.1 Provide sealed, maintenance-free, sealed lead acid batteries as the source for emergency power to the FACP/MNCP. Batteries shall contain suspended electrolyte. The battery system shall be maintained in a fully charged condition by means of a solid state battery charger. Provide an automatic transfer switch to transfer the load to the batteries in the event of the failure of primary power.

2.13.2.2 Capacity

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a. Provide the batteries with sufficient capacity to operate the system under supervisory and trouble conditions, including audible trouble signal devices for 48 hours and audible and visual signal devices under alarm conditions for an additional 15 minutes.

2.13.2.3 Battery Power Calculations

a. Verify that battery capacity exceeds supervisory and alarm power requirements.

(1) Substantiate the battery calculations for alarm, alert, and supervisory power requirements.

Ampere-hour requirements for each system component and each panel component, and the battery-recharging period shall be included.

(2) Provide complete battery calculations for both the alarm, alert, and supervisory power requirements. Ampere-hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

(3) A voltage drop calculation to indicate that sufficient voltage is available for proper operation of the system and all components, at the minimum rated voltage of the system operating on batteries.

b. For battery calculations use the following assumptions:

(1) Assume a starting voltage of 24 VDC for starting the calculations to size the batteries.

Calculate the required Amp-Hours for the specified standby time, and then calculate the required Amp-Hours for the specified alarm time. Calculate the nominal battery voltage after operation on batteries for the specified time period. Using this voltage perform a voltage drop calculation for circuit containing device and/or appliances remote from the power sources.

2.13.3 Battery Chargers

2.13.3.1 Provide a solid state, fully automatic, variable charging rate battery charger. The charger shall be capable of providing 150 percent of the connected system load and shall maintain the batteries at full charge. In the event the batteries are fully discharged (18 Volts dc), the charger shall recharge the batteries back to 95 percent of full charge within 48 hours. Provide pilot light to indicate when batteries are manually placed on a high rate of charge as part of the unit assembly if a high rate switch is provided.

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