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FORT BENNING NEW CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 13855N TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

FIRE ALARM/MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

21 APRIL 2010

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 References

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Description of Work

1.3.1 Scope

1.4 Submittals

1.5 Additional Submittal Requirements

1.5.1 Battery Power Calculations

1.5.2 Qualifications of Installer

1.5.3 Record Drawing Software

1.6 Quality Assurance

1.6.1 Regulatory Requirements

1.6.1.1 Requirements for Fire Protection Service

1.6.1.2 Testing Services or Laboratories

1.6.2 Standard Products

1.6.3 Modification of References

1.7 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1.8 Spare Parts and Tools

1.8.1 Interchangeable Parts

1.8.2 Spare Parts

1.8.3 Parts List

1.9 Keys

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Existing Fire Alarm Equipment

2.1.1 Equipment Removal

2.1.2 Repair Service/Replacement Parts

2.1.3 Other Divisions to Be Coordinated With

2.1.4 Manufacturer Qualifications

2.2 Interior Fire Alarm System Design

2.2.1 Definitions

2.2.2 System Operation

2.2.2.1 Other System Operation Specifics

2.2.3 System Monitoring

2.2.3.1 Communication

2.2.4 Over voltage and Surge Protection

2.2.5 Addressable Interface Devices

2.2.6 Smoke Sensors

2.2.6.1 Photoelectric Smoke Sensors

2.2.6.2 Ionization Type Smoke Sensors

2.2.6.3 Duct Smoke Sensors

2.2.6.4 Smoke Sensor Testing

2.2.7 Thermal Sensors

2.2.8 Electric Power

2.2.8.1 Primary Power

2.2.8.2 Generator

2.2.9 Emergency Power Supply

2.2.9.1 Batteries

2.2.9.2 Capacity

2.2.9.3 Battery Chargers

2.2.10 System Field Wiring

2.2.10.1 Wiring within Cabinets, Enclosures, Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Fittings

2.2.10.2 Terminal Cabinets

2.2.10.3 Alarm Wiring

2.2.10.4 Conductor Terminations

2.2.10.5 Wiring to Station Telegraphic Fire Alarm Circuit

2.2.11 Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)

2.2.11.1 Cabinet

2.2.11.2 Control Modules

2.2.11.3 Silencing Switches

2.2.11.4 Non-Interfering

2.2.11.5 Fire Alarm Voice Message

2.2.11.6 Fire Alarm Signal

2.2.11.7 Memory

2.2.11.8 Field Programmability

2.2.11.9 Input/Output Modifications

2.2.11.10 Resetting

2.2.11.11 Instructions

2.2.11.12 Walk Test

2.2.11.13 History Logging

2.2.11.14 RS-232-C Output

2.2.12 Remote Fire Alarm Control Units

2.2.12.1 Cabinet

2.2.12.2 Control Modules

2.2.12.3 Silencing Switches

2.2.12.4 Non-Interfering

2.2.12.5 Memory

2.2.12.6 Field Programmability

2.2.12.7 Input/Output Modifications

2.2.12.8 Resetting

2.2.12.9 Instructions

2.2.12.10 Walk Test

2.2.12.11 History Logging

2.2.13 Graphic Annunciator

2.2.13.1 Annunciator Panel

2.2.13.2 Indicating Lights

2.2.13.3 Materials

2.2.13.4 Programming

2.2.14 Manual Stations

2.2.15 Notification Appliances

2.2.15.1 Visual Alarm Signals

2.2.15.2 Fire Alarm Horns

2.2.15.3 Fire Alarm Bells

2.2.15.4 Connections

2.2.16 Valve Monitor Switches (Tamper Switches)

2.2.17 Water flow Detectors

2.2.18 Electromagnetic Door Holders

2.2.19 Automatic Transmitters

2.2.19.1 Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (DACT)

2.2.19.2 Signals to Be Transmitted to the Base Receiving Station

2.3 Nameplates

2.4 Wiring

PART 3 EXECUTIONS

3.1 Installation of Fire Alarm Initiating and Notification Appliances

3.2 Disconnection and Removal of Existing Systems

3.3 Connection of New System

3.4 Firestopping

3.5 Painting

3.6 Field Quality Control

3.6.1 Tests

3.6.2 Minimum System Tests

3.7 Instruction of Government Employees

3.7.1 Instructor

3.7.2 Qualifications

3.7.3 Required Instruction Time

3.8 Point of contact

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

If there is a conflict between references utilize the publication that is most strict. All Fire

Alarm/Mass Notification work shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of all references listed below.

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM P7825 Approval Guide

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

IEEE C62.41 Recommended Practice for Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power

Circuits

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

NFPA 241 Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA) 47 CFR

90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

UL 228 Door Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral Smoke Detectors

UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 464 Audible Signal Appliances

UL 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL Elect Const Dir Electrical Construction Equipment Directory

UL Fire Prot Dir Fire Protection Equipment Directory

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 16050N BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS, applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.3.1 Scope

This work includes designing and providing a new, complete, and/or modifying the existing analog/addressable fire alarm system as described herein and on the contract drawings and documents for 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 UFC 3-600-01except as modified herein. If provided the system layouts on the drawings show the intent of coverage and are shown in suggested locations. Final quantity, layout, and coordination are the responsibility of the

Contractor. Otherwise, a single fire alarm control panel is indicated with terminal cabinets at each floor at each riser location. Where remote fire alarm control units are needed, they shall be provided at a terminal cabinet location. 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.

The contractor shall perform work in accordance with the latest edition of all references listed in this specification such as Fort Benning fire alarm/mass notification standard operating procedure (SOP), 13855N fire alarm/mass notification system specification, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 3-600-02, UFC 4-010-01, UFC 4-021-01, AR 420-1, and NFPA

Codes and standards.

Contractor shall be responsible to provide a non-proprietary fire alarm system to the government. In addition, contractors shall be responsible for providing a fire alarm system capable of transmitting the correct output to the 911 center in accordance with the

Mastermind Automated System (MAS) format or template. Coordinate the requirement with Shaw’s Fire Alarm Division prior to beginning any work on-site.

Fire alarm conduit shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT) with a minimum inside diameter of ¾ inch.

The Contractor shall furnish and install a KNOX BOX on all buildings new or existing if one is not presently installed. KNOX BOX shall be located between 4feet to 5 feet from final grade, in 5 feet of linear distance of the main entrance. If the facility has no main entrance, the fire department will determine the location of the KNOX BOX.

Carbon monoxide detectors: In accordance with AR 420-1 Chapter 25-32, Section 2, and National Fire Protection (NFPA 720) carbon monoxide detectors shall be installed per manufacturer recommendations, in all structures on Fort Benning and all annex locations, which are serviced by natural gas, petroleum or other combustible fuel sources.

Detectors shall be replaced per manufacturer’s recommendations.

1. Any existing structure serviced by natural gas, petroleum, or other combustible fuel source shall have carbon monoxide detectors installed to provide 100% coverage in the building. A minimum of an AC plug in type carbon monoxide detector will be required.

2. Any new/refurbished (51% or greater of the total cost of the structure) shall have a carbon monoxide detection system installed throughout the structure with at least two independent and reliable power supplies and meet all requirements of NFPA 720.

Mass Notification: Background: UFC 4-010-01, Design: DoD Minimum Antiterrorism

Standards for Buildings, dated 22 January 2007, requires that a mass notification system be installed in all new military construction and major renovation projects for inhabited, primary gathering, and billeting facilities. Inhabited buildings are defined as regularly occupied by 11 or more DoD personnel with a population density of greater than one person per 40 square meters. Primary gathering buildings are defined as inhabited buildings occupied by 50 or more DoD personnel. Mass notification systems are not required in family housing units unless there are 13 or more units in a single building.

Design and install in accordance with UFC 4-021-01 DESIGN AND O&M: MASS

NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS. Mass Notification (MNS) system shall be designed under the supervision of a registered fire protection engineer, by a registered professional engineer having at least four years experience in the design of fire protection systems, or by an engineering technologist qualified at NICET Level IV in fire alarm systems.

Existing Buildings: For existing buildings, the above requirement is mandatory for primary gathering buildings, billeting, and high occupancy family housing, but highly recommended for all inhabited buildings. Therefore, the Government reserves the right to not install a Mass Notifications system in existing inhabited buildings after notifying the contractor in special cases.

a. All local operating consoles (LOC) in public areas shall be installed with American

Disabilities Act (ADA) height requirements taking into consideration.

b. The Mass Notification (MNS) system shall be required to transmit a trouble, supervisory, and alarm functions to a constantly occupied location meeting the requirements of NFPA 72.

c. Text signs for the Mass Notification (MNS) system shall be provided in all public accessible facilities that have an occupancy load equal to or greater than 300 (three hundred) people.

d. During the activation of the Fire Alarm (FA), the Mass Notification (MNS) system shall be able to override the Fire Alarm system. The FA notification devices will shut off and the MNS notification devices shall activate. All pre-recorded message shall automatically shut off at 10 (ten) minutes. At the end of 10 (ten) minutes, the MNS devices shall shut off and the FA notification devices shall reactivate. Exception: The circuit labeled “Fire Panel” does not time out at 10 (ten) minutes if used as the part of the fire alarm system.

e. All amber colored strobes shall be marked with the word “ALERT” on the device.

f. Device priorities shall be as follows: MNS main panel MIC, LOCs, MNS main panel pre-recorded messages circuits 1-8 (one-eight) with circuit 1 (one) has the highest priority going to circuit 8 (eight), fire alarm system, and then general PA system.

g. MNS messages shall be listed in the priority shown below verbatim.

i. Chemical – May I have your attention please. There has been a chemical incident on Fort Benning. Stay inside buildings and close windows and doors unless advised by authorities to evacuate. Please shutdown your HVAC system. Stay inside buildings and close windows and doors unless advised by authorities to evacuate area. Please shutdown your HVAC system.

ii. Bomb – May I have your attention please. There had been a bomb threat in your area. Please evacuate in an orderly fashion to your rally point. I repeat, there is a bomb threat in your area. Please evacuate in an orderly fashion to your rally point.

iii. Intruder – May I have your attention please. There is an intruder in your area.

Please lock all windows and doors immediately. Only admit authorized personnel. Attention. There is an intruder in your area. Please lock all windows and doors immediately. Only admit authorized personnel.

iv. Severe Weather – May I have your attention please. A severe weather warning has been issued for your area. Seek shelter immediately.

v. Secondary Egress – May I have your attention please. An emergency has been reported in the facility. Please exit the facility through the secondary exits.

Please do not use the main entrance.

vi. Fire Panel – May I have your attention please. A fire emergency has been reported in the facility. While this is being verified, please leave the building by the nearest exit and report to your rally point. **(Please do not use the elevator – for structures with elevators only)**

vii. Test – May I have your attention please. This is a test. This is a test of the emergency warning system. This is only a test. This is a test. This is a test of the emergency warning system. This is only a test.

viii. All Clear – May I have your attention please. All clear, the emergency is over. I repeat, all clear, the emergency is over. Resume your normal duties.

h. Mass Notification (MNS) system LOCs installed in areas that are open to the public shall have unrestricted access to the LOC. They shall not be secured and/or require the use of a key or special device to access the LOC.

i. If a remote fire alarm panel is located in the structure, a LOC shall be provided next to the remote fire alarm panel unless this is also the location of the MNS main panel.

j. All LOCs shall be labeled on the front of the door in a minimum of 1 inch lettering, in contrasting color, identifying the LOC.

k. A LOC shall be located on each floor and at anytime the travel distance is greater than

200 feet from the LOC console.

l. All fire alarm conduits shall be red in areas that are not visible from the floor level of the room. The red marking shall at a minimum be 2 feet in length spaced no more than every 6 feet.

m. Provide speakers mounted on the exterior of the building to provide notification of any areas commonly used by building occupants. These include courtyards, covered break areas, designated smoking areas, and sidewalks leading from the building’s exit doors to a public street or from parking areas for a distance up to 5m (16 ft) from the building. Use speakers with directional characteristics that transmit minimal backplan noise when mounted on the sides of the building. Generally, the speakers should be located near entrance/exit doors.

n. To test the battery power supply of the MNS immediately upon loss of normal AC power, the standby source of power shall be provide a minimum of 60 minutes of mass notification at the maximum connected load.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; Submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only or as otherwise designated. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Provide six complete sets of submittals. Partial submittals will not be acceptable and will be returned without review. All drawings submitted for review shall have the appropriate seal as required per the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC). Plans not having the appropriate seal will not be reviewed by the installation. Work cannot commence without approved drawings. The DPW Construction Inspection Branch will forward the submittals to Engineering Branch for approval.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide detailed point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for electrical field connections in the system, including interconnections between the equipment or systems which 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. If a networked system is installed (in the future) showing detailed network connections. Provide detail FACP drawings identify cards and other devices installed within the FACP.

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.

Provide a complete description of the system operation in matrix format and on the drawings. Use typical input/output matrix as shown on NFPA 72 – 2010 edition [Figure

A.14.6.2.4 (9)].

Provide a complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

Provide detailed drawings of the graphic Annunciator. Include annotated catalog data, in table format on the drawings, showing manufacturer's name, model, voltage, and catalog numbers for equipment and components. 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.

Battery power calculations: Submit battery power calculations for approval.

Submit shop drawings not smaller than 600 by 900 mm 24 by 36 inches. As a minimum, the shop drawing submittal shall include the items listed above.

SD-03 Product Data

Fire alarm control panel (FACP); G

Printers, covers, console rack, video display unit (VDU), etc.; G

Terminal cabinets/assemblies; G

Manual stations; G

Transmitters (including housing); G

Batteries; G

Battery chargers; G

Smoke sensors; G

Thermal sensors; G

Wiring and cable; G

Notification appliances; G

Addressable interface devices; G

Graphic Annunciator; G

Amplifiers; G

Tone generators; G

Digitalized voice generators; G

Firefighter telephone; G

Water flow detectors; G

Tamper switches; G

Electromagnetic door holders; G

Remote fire alarm control units; G

Smoke sensor testing procedures; G

Digital alarm communicator transmitter (DACT); G

Submit data on proposed equipment, including, but not limited to the items listed above.

Include UL or FM listing cards for equipment provided.

SD-06 Test Reports

Furnish preliminary test results to the Government. 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.

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications of installer- Provide NICET certified documentation for government verification.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, Data Package 5; G

Record drawing software

Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with Section

01781 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Prepare and submit to the Government six sets of detailed as-built drawings. 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. The drawings shall be prepared on uniform sized similar to contract drawings. These drawings shall be submitted within 2 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. The as-built drawings shall have the appropriate seal as required per the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

Submit the installer’s training history for the employees involved with this contract.

1.5 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.5.1 Battery Power Calculations

Verify that battery capacity exceeds supervisory and alarm power requirements per the latest version of NFPA 72.

a. Provide complete battery calculations for both the alarm and supervisory power requirements. Ampere hour requirements for each system component shall be submitted with the calculations.

b. 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.

c. Provide data to indicate that the amplifiers have sufficient capacity to simultaneously drive fire alarm speakers per the latest version of NFPA 72. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings.

d. Provide a detailed description of the final acceptance testing procedures.

1.5.2 Qualifications of Installer

Design shall be by a National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

(NICET) Level III or Level IV Technician and in addition Barracks buildings and places of assemble shall require a P E stamp on the design and drawings (All drawings submitted for review shall have the appropriate seal as required per the Unified Facilities

Criteria (UFC)). Installer shall have an office, which has been in existence for at least 3 years, within a 100 mile radius or 2 hour response time of the job site. Installation shall be accomplished by an electrical contractor with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the installation of fire alarm systems. The Government may reject any proposed installer who cannot show evidence of such qualifications. The service of a certified fire alarm installer (NICET Level III/IV technician trained by the manufacturer of equipment being installed) shall be provided to supervise installation, adjustments, and tests of the system.

The Contractor shall furnish evidence that the fire alarm equipment supplier has an experienced and effective service organization which carries a stock of repair parts for the system to be furnished. The Contractor shall guarantee labor, materials, and equipment provided under this contract against defects for a period of one year after the date of final acceptance of this work by the Government and the receipt of as-built drawings and schematics of all equipment. Prior to installation, submit data for approval by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Construction Inspection Branch, U.S. Army

Corps. of Engineers, or authorized government agency showing that the Contractor has successfully installed addressable, analog intelligent interior fire alarm systems of the same type as specified herein, or that the Contractor has a firm contractual agreement with a subcontractor having such required experience. Include the names and locations of at least three installations where the Contractor or the subcontractor referred to above, has installed such systems. Indicate the type and design of each system and certify that each system has performed satisfactorily in the manner intended for a period of not less than 18 months. Submit names and phone numbers of points of contact at each site.

1.5.3 Record Drawing Software

Furnish a CD containing schematic and as-built CAD drawings in DGN format of as-built drawings and schematics. Furnish the Government one CD set and Mr. Jake Lowe

(Tel 706 545 2429 DPW Plans and Engineering Support) one CD set. The DGN drawings shall be in Microstation V8 format.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

1.6.1 Regulatory Requirements

Devices and equipment for fire alarm service shall be listed in the UL Fire Protection

Directory or approved by FM P7825. Note: System designed to UL 2017 instead of UL

864 may not be used for a combination system. Systems designed to UL 2017 are permitted for a MNS separate from the fire alarm system.

1.6.1.1 Requirements for Fire Protection Service

Equipment and material shall have been tested by UL and listed in the UL Fire Protection

Directory or approved by FM and listed in FM P7825. Where the terms "listed" or

"approved" appear in this specification, they shall mean listed in the UL Fire Protection

Directory or FM P7825. The omission of these terms under the description of any item of equipment described shall not be construed as waiving this requirement.

1.6.1.2 Testing Services or Laboratories

Fire alarm and fire detection equipment shall be constructed in accordance with UL Fire

Prot Dir, UL Elect Const Dir, or FM P7825.

1.6.2 Standard Products

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 where possible select material from one manufacturer, and not a combination of manufacturers, for any particular classification of materials. All addressable devices shall be capable of having the device address changed in the field without the use of special tools or programmers.

1.6.3 Modification of References

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

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

1.7.1 Preferred Material/Manufacturers

Fire Lite, FCI, As-Built, and EST Fire Alarm Panels

All fire alarm UDACT transmitters and/or communication devices shall be specified as equal in all aspects (physical and software characteristics) to the Mastermind

Automations System (MAS). UDACT transmitters must be cross listed with the Fire

Alarm Manufacturer.

Fire Alarm system may be proprietary or non-proprietary in the market. Some Fire

Alarm Manufacturer only provides the object code for their control system to customer, and keeps the source code secret in order to control their customers and markets. This is called proprietary system. At Fort Benning, the fire alarm contractor shall only provide a non-proprietary fire alarm system to the Government.

1.8 SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

1.8.1 Interchangeable Parts

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 Government at the time of the final acceptance testing.

1.8.2 Spare Parts

Furnish the following spare parts and accessories:

a. 4 strobe/horn devices of each type installed

b. 4 fuses for each fused circuit

c. 1 electromagnetic door holders

d. 1 manual stations

e. 9 spare reams of paper for the system printer, plus sufficient paper for fire alarm acceptance tests

f. 2 smoke sensors of each type installed

g. 2 heat sensors of each type installed

h. 3 test magnets/devices for each type of sensors installed

i. Provide all hardware and software to field program all the fire alarm components, FACP and provide training in Section 3.7. Note proprietary equipment is unacceptable.

1.8.3 Parts List

Furnish a list, in duplicate, of all other parts and accessories which the manufacturer of the system recommends to be stocked for maintenance.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 EXISTING FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT

Existing fire alarm equipment shall be maintained fully operational until the new equipment has been tested and accepted by the Government. As new equipment is installed, it shall be labeled "NOT IN SERVICE" until the new equipment is accepted.

Once the new system is completed, tested, and accepted by the Government, it shall be placed in service and connected to the station fire alarm system. New equipment shall have tags removed and the existing equipment shall be tagged "NOT IN SERVICE" until removed from the building.

Prior to any modification the Sub Contractor or Contractor shall confer with a representative from DPW OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY

CONTRACTOR to determine the condition of the existing fire alarm system. DPW

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY CONTRACTOR will make the necessary repairs to make the system operational. Once the system is operational, the

Contractor shall be responsible for the fire alarm system until completion of the project.

2.1.1 Equipment Removal

After acceptance of the new system by the Government, existing equipment not connected to the new system shall be removed, unused exposed conduit shall be removed, and damaged surfaces shall be restored. The material shall be removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor.

2.1.2 Repair Service/Replacement Parts

Repair services and replacement parts for the system shall be furnished under this contract and be available for a period of 10 years after the date of final acceptance of this work by the Government. On-site service during the guarantee period shall be provided within 24 hours after notification. All repairs shall be completed within 48 hours after notification.

2.1.3 Other Divisions To Be Coordinated With

Refer to the following sections for related work and coordination as provided:

UFGS 21 13 00.00 26 Wet Pipe Fire Suppression Sprinklers, UFGS 21 23 00.00 20 Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishing for Kitchen Cabinet, UFGS 21 13 16.00 20 Dry Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems, UFGS 21 13 19.00 20 [DELUGE] [PREACTION] Fire Sprinkler Systems, UFGS 23 00 00 Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust Systems, UFGS 14 21 00.00 20 Electric Traction Elevators, UFGS 08 71 00 Door Hardware, UFGS 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators, UFGS 07 84 00 Fire-Stopping, UFGS 09 90 00 Paints and Coatings

2.1.4 Manufacturer Qualifications

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 UFC 3-600-01, except as otherwise or additionally specified herein.

2.2 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DESIGN

2.2.1 Definitions

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 in which 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 in which 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 which interconnects hard wired systems or devices to an analog/addressable system.

d. Fire Alarm Control Unit: A control panel, remote from the fire alarm 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.

e. Fire Alarm Control Panel: A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm control unit and to which fire alarm control units are interconnected. The panel has central processing, memory, input and output terminals, video display units, and printers.

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

2.2.2 System Operation

NOTE: The supply and return portions of the Style 6 loop, for Signaling Line Circuits, shall not be located in the same room or shaft to ensure system reliability. They shall be separated by a sufficient distance so that a single fire will not involve both the supply and return portions of the loop.

All fire alarm control panels shall have phone line capabilities installed and functional upon installation.

The system shall be a complete, supervised, noncoded, analog/addressable fire alarm system conforming to UFC 3-600-01. The system shall have an interconnected riser loop or network having Style 6 supervision that shall not be located in the same room or shaft.

The return portion of the loop shall be remote from the supply portion of the loop. Any single impairment of the system shall not affect the system on more than one-half of any floor. 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 system shall provide the following functions and operating features:

a) The FACP and fire alarm control units, if used, shall provide power, annunciation, supervision, and control for the system.

b) Provide Style D, Eα initiating device circuits.

c) Provide Style 6 signaling line circuits for each floor.

d) Provide Style 6 signaling line circuits for the network.

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

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

g) 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 which shall silence the audible trouble signal, without affecting the visual indicator. After the system returns to normal operating condition, the trouble signal shall self reset. A smoke sensor in the process of being verified for the actual presence of smoke shall not initiate a trouble condition.

h) Provide a notification appliance silencing switch which, when activated, will silence the audible signal appliance, but will not affect the visual alarm indicator, the liquid crystal displays, or the automatic notification of the central station service. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm.

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

j) 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, and door release/door unlocking features. Operation of this programming shall indicate this action on the FACP display and printer output.

k) Alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals shall be automatically transmitted to the central station.

l) Alarm functions shall override trouble or supervisory functions. Supervisory functions shall override trouble functions.

m) The system shall be capable of being programmed from the panel’s keyboard.

Programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

n) The system shall be capable of operating, supervising, and monitoring both addressable and non-addressable alarm and supervisory devices.

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

p) Where the fire alarm system is responsible for initiating an action in another emergency control device or system, such as an HVAC system, an atrium exhaust system, a smoke control system, an elevator system, the addressable fire alarm relay shall be within 915 mm 3 feet of the emergency control device.

q) An alarm signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

1. Transmission of an alarm signal to the central station, the MAS system, and the 911 center providing contact/point ID information.

2. Visual indication of the device operated on the fire alarm control panel

(FACP), video display unit (VDU), and on the graphic annunciator.

Indication on the graphic annunciator shall be by floor, zone or circuit, and type of device.

3. Continuous actuation of all alarm notification appliances.

4. Recording of the event via the system printer at the 911 center.

5. Release of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.

6. Operation of the smoke control system and atrium exhaust system.

7. Release of power to electric locks on doors which 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 sprinkler water flow switch serving an elevator machinery room shall operate shunt trip circuit breaker(s) to shut down power to the elevators in accordance with IEEE A17.1.

11. Activate visual display signs to alert hearing-impaired occupants.

r) A supervisory signal shall automatically initiate the following functions:

1. Visual indication of the devices that operated on the FACP, VDU, and the graphic annunciator, and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

2. Transmission of a supervisory signal to the central station.

3. Recording of the event via the system printer at the 911 center.

s) A trouble condition shall automatically initiate the following functions:

1. Visual indication of the system trouble on the FACP, VDU, and on the graphic annunciator, and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

2. Transmission of a trouble signal to the central station.

3. Recording of the event via the system printer at the 911 center.

t) The maximum permissible elapsed time between the actuation of an initiating device and its indication at the FACP shall be 15 seconds.

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

v) All voice/alarm notification appliance circuits must meet NFPA 72 6.9.4.3

2.2.2.1 Other system operation Specifics

a) Coordinate with the Fire Department and DPW Operations and Maintenance

Facility Contractor to obtain template.

b) Fire alarm panels, transmitters, dialers, and other sensitive electrical or electronic equipment shall be installed in dedicated electrical equipment rooms readily accessible to maintenance personnel independent of building occupants (i.e., space accessible from exterior of facility), not in mechanical spaces or other areas subject to excessive low & high temperatures and moisture.

c) The Mastermind Automations System (MAS) shall receive the same information as the fire alarm control panel (FACP).

d) Protection of control equipment, in areas that are not continuously occupied, smoke/heat detection shall be provided.

2.2.3 System Monitoring

a) Valves: Each valve affecting the proper operation of a fire protection system, including automatic sprinkler control valves, standpipe control valves, sprinkler service entrance valve, post indicator valve, valves at fire pumps, 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, unless they are within the same room, then a maximum of 5 can use the same address.

b) Independent Fire Detection System: 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.

2.2.3.1 Communication

Two dedicated phone lines connection shall be installed. Communication shall include providing point ID information to the FACP and to the MAS system at the 911 center.

The DOIM POC for telephone lines is Mr. Jim Lance 706 545 3333 or Christopher

Mickey 706 545 1355. Telephone work request must go through the User and the

Contract Inspector.

2.2.4 Over-Voltage and Surge Protection

a. Signaling Line Circuit Surge Protection: 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. Cables and conductors, which serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveforms:

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

2) 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 wire line circuit within 915 mm 3 feet of the building cable entrance. Fuses shall not be used for surge protection.

b. Sensor Wiring Surge Protection: 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.

2.2.5 Addressable Interface Devices

The addressable interface (AI, AID) device shall provide an addressable input interface to the FACP for monitoring normally open or normally closed contact devices such as water flow switches, valve supervisory switches, fire pump monitoring, independent smoke detection systems, and relays for output function actuation, etc.

2.2.6 Smoke Sensors

Smoke detectors in addressable systems shall be analog type, providing information control unit stores in memory and uses to provide history of detector stability and notification at control unit where sensitivity is outside its acceptable sensitivity range.

Smoke detectors in sleeping rooms shall be fully addressable smoke detectors, which will be self resetting (no manual reset required at the FACP) with a sounder base operated from the fire alarms controls panel power and having reverse polarity sounding capability for local and general alarms. Activation of the sleeping room smoke detector will only activate its sounder base for local audible alarm throughout the suite, and cause the

UDACT transmitter to send a supervisory signals to the central station. A general alarm will also activate the sounder base. Upon an alarm condition the sounder base shall be latching, requiring reset at the fire alarm panel after a general alarm. Any heat detector in the suite shall activate as a general alarm in the fire alarm panel and shall also activate the rest of the notification devices in the suite.

Any smoke, heat or duct detectors that are above ceilings or in concealed spaces shall have a remote LED indicator.

Install smoke and/or heat detectors in attic spaces, mechanical, and basements as required by NFPA 72. The detector preference in these three areas is a heat detector.

The area of protection for smoke detection devices permitted by NFPA 72 must be reduced by 50 percent where destratification (ceiling) fans are used (i.e., this may require additional smoke detectors for that area being protected). Exception: This restriction does not apply to thermal or flame detection devices or to residential occupancies.

At no time may any initiating device draw primary or backup power from a 9V battery.

All devices shall pull their power from the fire alarm panel.

2.2.6.1 Photoelectric Smoke Sensors

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 which 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 which 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 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.)

2.2.6.2 Ionization Type Smoke Sensors

Provide addressable ionization type smoke sensors as follows:

a. Provide analog smoke sensors which operate on the ionization principle and are actuated by the presence of visible or invisible products of combustion. Smoke sensors shall be listed for use with the fire alarm control panel.

b. Provide self-restoring type sensors which 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 which 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 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.

3) Present average value

4) Present sensitivity selected

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

2.2.6.3 Duct Smoke Sensors

Duct smoke sensors shall be analog/addressable photoelectric type as described in paragraph entitled "Photoelectric Smoke Sensors," and shall be provided in ductwork in accordance with NFPA 90A and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.2.6.4 Smoke Sensor Testing

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

2.2.7 Thermal Sensors

a. Thermal sensors shall be combination rate-of-rise/fixed temperature sensing. The alarm condition shall be determined by comparing sensor valve with the stored values.

b. A moving average of the sensor’s 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.

c. Automatic self-test routines shall be performed on each sensor which 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.

d. 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:

3) Present average value

4) Sensor range 135 degrees

e. 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:

1) Alarm detection sensitivity values

2) Enable or disable the point/device

3) Control sensor’s relay driver output

f. In high heat areas such as kitchens, attics, and mechanical rooms install 190+ degree F. conventional detectors connected to addressable modules (AID) outside of the high heat area.

2.2.8 Electric Power

2.2.8.1 Primary Power

Provide primary power for the FACP from the normal AC service to the building where shown on the drawings or Power shall be 120 VAC service, transformed through a two-winding, isolation type transformer and rectified to low voltage DC for operation of circuits and devices. Make the service connection for the FACP at the main service at main distribution panel. Provide appropriate equipment to protect against power surges.

Provide a separate NEMA 1 "general purpose enclosure" for the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker enclosure shall be painted red, marked "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM," provided with a red and white engraved plastic sign permanently affixed to the face of the switch, and provided with a lockable handle or cover.

2.2.8.2 Generator

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.

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