Attachment_4_Addendum_3_LSGA019179_02Augl2018.pdf

FLORIDA AIR NATIONAL GUARD ‐125TH FIGHTER WING August 2, 2018

REPLACE FIRE CRASH / RESCUE STATION

JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT B‐3 FINAL SUBMITTAL

PROJECT NO. LSGA019179

ADDENDUM #3

TO THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DATED 1 DECEMBER 2017

TO ALL PLAN HOLDERS:

The following changes, additions, and or deletions are hereby made a part of the Construction

Documents for the above noted project, fully and completely as if the same were fully contained therein. All other terms, conditions and specifications of the original Invitation to Bid remain unchanged.

The modifications directed by this Addendum #3 are described as follows:

Specifications:

1. Insert the revised SECTION 28 31 14 – FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. Additions are shown underlined; deletions are shown strike through.

It shall become a part of that specification section.

FLORIDA AIR NATIONAL GUARD – 125TH FIGHTER WING 1 December 2017 REPLACE FIRE CRASH/RESCUE STATION Revised 2 August, 2018 JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT B-3 Final Submittal

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SECTION 28 31 14 – FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes a combined Fire Alarm and Mass Notification system.

B. Related Sections include the following.

1. Section 07 84 13 “Penetration Firestopping.”

2. Section 21 13 13 "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for automatic sprinkler system devices that interface with the Fire Alarm system.

3. Division 26 "Electrical" for electrical coordination and installation requirements.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. ACU: Autonomous Control Unit, integrated with addressable fire alarm control panel.

Personnel at the ACU can initiate delivery of pre-recorded voice messages, provide live voice messages and instructions and initiate MNS visual strobes. Actions taken at the ACU take precedence over actions taken at any other location.

B. ANN: Annunciator.

C. RAT: Radio Alarm Transmitter

D. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. Addressable microprocessor based controls with automatic sensitivity control of certain smoke detectors and multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only. Unit is combined with the ACU for complete functioning system.

E. LED: Light-Emitting Diode.

F. LOC: Local Operating Console. A unit designed to allow emergency response forces and building occupants to operate the MNS, including initiating delivery of pre-recorded voice messages, providing live voice messages and instructions and initiate MNS visual strobes.

G. MNS: Mass Notification System. A system designed to allow broadcasting of emergency response actions.

H. NECA: National Electrical Contractors Association.

I. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.

J. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to Fire Alarm terms used in this Section.

K. Definitions in Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-021-01 apply to Mass Notification terms used in this Section.

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1.3 REFERENCED STANDARDS

A. The referenced editions or the latest edition effective on the date for invitation to bid (for those items without a referenced edition) form a part of this specification and are applicable to the extent specified herein. NFPA Appendices shall be considered mandatory for the purposes of this specification. In referenced NFPA publications, the advisory provisions shall be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears.

B. Florida Building Code, 2014 edition.

C. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

1. Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

D. Factory Mutual (FM):

1. Factory Mutual Approval Guide.

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 70: The National Electrical Code (NEC), 2014 edition.

2. 72: The National Fire Alarm Code, 2013 edition.

3. 1221: Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services

Communication Systems, 2013 edition.

F. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):

1. 38: Standard for Manual Signaling Boxes for Fire Alarm Systems.

2. 268: Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems.

3. 268A: Standard for Smoke Detectors for Duct Application.

4. 521: Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.

5. 632: Standard for Electrically-Actuated Transmitters.

6. 864: Standard for Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems.

7. 1480: Standard for Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and

Professional Use.

8. 1481: Standard for Power Supplies for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems.

9. 1638: Standard for Visual Signaling Appliances - Private-Mode Emergency and

General Utility Signaling.

10. 1711: Standard for Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.

11. 1971: Standard for Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired.

12. UL Fire Protection Equipment Directory.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Combined Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System: The systems described in this section are intended to satisfy the applicable provisions of NFPA 72, UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 4-021-01.

The Mass Notification and Fire Alarm functions are combined into one system. The Mass Notification functions will temporarily disable the Fire Alarm notification appliance circuits to allow intelligible Mass Notification System voice announcements and Mass Notification

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System visual alerting when needed in the case of simultaneous fire and non-fire emergency events. In addition, the Mass Notification System will temporarily disable the Public Address system when needed.

B. Fire Alarm System: Noncoded, analog/addressable system; multiplexed signal transmission dedicated to Fire Alarm service, with Class A supervision. The Fire Alarm system includes smoke detectors in selected areas, duct-type smoke detectors in selected air-handling systems, manual fire alarm stations at all designated exits, and audible and visual notification appliances in accordance with applicable codes and standards. The Fire Alarm system shall also monitor the automatic sprinkler fire suppression systems in the facility. A radio alarm transmitter shall transmit alarms on a point-by point basis that identifies the device that initiated the alarm, supervisory or trouble signal to the D-21 Central Station receiving station. A separate, distinct, alarm signal shall be transmitted which differentiates the building of the alarm condition.

1. Any software, device, password, or other element used to program any component shall be provided and shall become property of the ANG.

C. Mass Notification System: Individual Building mass notification systems (MNS) provide real-time information to all building occupants and to personnel in the immediate vicinity (outside) of a building, including principal exterior egress and gathering areas. The system is designed to operate from one or more locations in the building.

An Individual Building MNS includes an autonomous control unit (ACU) and a notification device network. System design and wiring is designed to meet NFPA 72 requirements for MNS and fire alarm systems.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with NFPA 72.

B. Comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01 and 4-021-01.

C. Seismic Performance: Fire-alarm circuits and devices shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined by ASCE 7.

1. The term “withstand” means the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts from the device when subject to the seismic forces specified.

D. Fire alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices:

1. Manual stations.

2. Verified automatic alarm operation of smoke detectors, including duct smoke detectors.

3. Automatic sprinkler system water flow.

E. Fire alarm signal shall initiate the following actions:

1. Identify alarm at the FACP and remote annunciator.

2. Sounding of the local alarm sounding device in the FACP and all remote annunciators.

3. Activate visual fire alarm notification appliances (strobes).

4. Activate audible fire alarm signal.

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5. Transmit an addressable alarm point signal to the remote alarm receiving station (RAT).

6. Record events in the system memory.

7. Shut down associated air handling unit on duct-type smoke detector operation.

F. Mass Notification function initiation shall be by one or more of the following actions:

1. Keying of a microphone at the FACP/ACU or LOC.

2. Activation of a recorded message by manual operation at the FACP/ACU or LOC.

G. Actuation of the Mass Notification function shall initiate the following actions:

1. Activate visual Mass Notification appliances (strobes). Amber strobes activated in conjunction with the delivery of a live voice message shall operate during the period of message delivery and for a subsequent time period of not less than 15 seconds after message termination. Amber strobes activated in conjunction with the delivery of a prerecorded voice message shall operate continuously until message termination.

2. White/clear strobes activated by the fire alarm system shall not operate during those periods when the amber strobes are in operation, but otherwise shall operate continuously until the fire alarm system is reset.

3. Audible Fire Alarm notification signal, if operating, shall be deactivated until the Mass Notification system is deactivated.

4. The selected audible Mass Notification message shall be transmitted to the speakers.

Message shall be repeated for 10 minutes or until manually stopped. If a Mass Notification microphone is activated, it shall take precedence over a recorded message.

5. Operation of the MNS system shall cause the facility’s public address system to stop broadcasting.

6. Send supervisory signal to the fire alarm system.

H. System Supervisory Signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices or actions:

1. Operation of a fire-protection system valve tamper switch.

2. MNS override of fire alarm audible signals during simultaneous fire and non-fire emergency events.

3. Disabling of MNS functions during simultaneous fire and non-fire emergency events.

4. Activation of duct smoke detectors.

5. Activation of mass notification system.

I. System Trouble Signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices or actions:

1. Open circuits, shorts and grounds of wiring for initiating device, signaling line, and notification-appliance circuits.

2. Opening, tampering, or removal of alarm-initiating and supervisory signal-initiating devices.

3. Loss of primary power at the FACP/ACU or LOC.

4. Ground or a single break in the internal circuits of the FACP/ACU or LOC.

5. Abnormal AC voltage at the FACP/ACU or LOC.

6. A break in standby battery circuitry.

7. Failure of battery charging.

8. Abnormal position of any switch at the FACP/ACU, LOC, or annunciator.

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9. Any failure in RAT communication.

J. System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions:

1. Sound audible device and annunciate at the FACP and remote annunciator.

2. Transmit signal to remote alarm receiving station (RAT).

3. Record events in system memory.

4. The supervisory signal initiated by MNS override of Fire Alarm audible signals shall be annunciated at the FACP and at the fire alarm annunciator, and be transmitted to the central station. The visual annunciation of this supervisory signal shall be distinctly labeled or otherwise clearly identified. This supervisory signal shall be separate from other fire alarm system supervisory signals.

5. The supervisory signal initiated by disabling of MNS functions shall be annunciated at the FACP and at the fire alarm annunciator, and shall be transmitted to the fire department. The visual annunciation of the separate supervisory signal shall be distinctly labeled or otherwise clearly identified.

K. Priority of Signals: The following is the priority for system operation.

1. Mass Notification System live voice message.

2. Mass Notification System pre-recorded voice message.

3. Fire Alarm, alarm condition.

4. System, supervisory condition.

5. System, trouble condition.

L. Notification-Appliance Circuit: Fire Alarm operation shall sound in a temporal pattern, complying with ANSI S3.41.

M. Operation on Standby Power:

1. When operating on standby power, mass notification strobes and prerecorded messages shall automatically turn off after 10 minutes of operation, but may be manually reinitiated for subsequent periods of 10 minutes each.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. General Submittal Requirements:

1. Technical Submittals shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications:

a. Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm system design.

b. NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level IV minimum or Professional

Engineer registered in the State of Florida.

B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. When multiple items appear on a data sheet, indicate the selected item clearly by reproducible annotation.

1. Fire Alarm Control Panel;

2. Interface Boards;

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3. Smoke detectors;

4. Duct smoke detectors;

5. Manual pull stations;

6. Addressable interface devices;

7. Addressable control devices;

8. Fire Alarm audible and visual alarm notification appliances;

9. Mass Notification visual alarm notification appliances;

10. System components to be placed within the FACP;

11. Voice amplifiers;

12. Tone generators;

13. Radio Alarm Transmitter (RAT);

14. Conduit, wire and cable;

15. Signs and labels;

16. All other necessary equipment.

C. Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm and mass notification system. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Comply with recommendations in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits.

3. Include battery-size calculations.

a. To confirm that the batteries have sufficient capacity to operate the Fire Alarm system under quiescent load (operating system in a non-alarm condition) for a minimum of 48 hours and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all alarm notification appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of an emergency for 15 minutes.

b. To confirm that the batteries have sufficient capacity to operate the Mass Notification system under quiescent load (operating system in a non-alarm condition) for a minimum of 48 hours and, at the end of that period, shall be capable of operating all Mass Notification alarm appliances used for evacuation or to direct aid to the location of an emergency for 15 minutes as required by UFC 4- 021-01.

c. To confirm that immediately upon loss of normal AC power, the standby source of power can provide a minimum of 60 minutes of Mass Notification at the maximum connected load as required by UFC 4-021-01.

4. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating.

5. Include plans, sections, and elevations of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning ducts, drawn to scale and coordinating installation of duct smoke detectors and access to them.

Show critical dimensions that relate to placement and support of sampling tubes, detector housing, and remote status and alarm indicators. Locate detectors according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

6. Include voice/alarm signaling-service equipment rack or console layout, grounding schematic, amplifier power calculation, and single-line connection diagram.

7. Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable device. Show size and actual route of cable and conduits.

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8. System riser diagram with device addresses, conduit sizes, and cable and wire types and sizes.

9. Conduit cables fill calculations.

10. Sequence of operations in matrix format.

D. Qualification Data:

1. For qualified Installer.

2. For qualified Designer.

E. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For fire-alarm control unit, accessories, and components, from manufacturer.

1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.

2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based and their installation requirements.

F. Field quality-control reports.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-alarm systems and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Section 01 78 23 "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:

1. Comply with the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Provide "Record of Completion Documents" according to NFPA 72 article "Permanent Records" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter.

3. Record copy of site-specific software.

4. Provide "Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records" according to NFPA 72 article of the same name and include the following:

a. Frequency of testing of installed components.

b. Frequency of inspection of installed components.

c. Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance.

d. Manufacturer's user training manuals.

5. Manufacturer's required maintenance related to system warranty requirements.

6. Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire-alarm control unit.

H. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:

1. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

2. Program Software Backup: On USB flash drive or other digital media storage device.

3. Device address list.

4. Printout of software application and graphic screens.

I. All test results shall be a required submittal to the Government.

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J. Contractor shall submit qualifications of any required Independent Testing and Inspection Agent in advance for Government approval.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project.

B. Source Limitations for Fire-Alarm System and Components: Obtain fire-alarm system from single source from single manufacturer.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

D. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72 by a UL-listed alarm company.

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Verify site conditions prior to commencing work. Notify the Contracting Officer of discrepancies between field conditions and the construction documents. Proceed with installation as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Strobe Units: Quantity equal to 2 percent of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit.

2. Smoke Detectors: Quantity equal to 20 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type.

3. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to 2 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type.

4. Manual pull stations: 2 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type;

5. Interface devices, control devices: 2 percent of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type;

6. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to locked and tamper proofed components.

7. Speakers: Quantity equal to 2 percent of amount installed in the project, but not less than

1 unit of each type.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRE-ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL UNIT

A. General Description:

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1. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL.

a. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies.

b. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder.

2. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status.

a. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting and allow for adjustment of sensitivity at fire-alarm control unit.

b. Temperature sensors shall additionally test for and communicate the sensitivity range of the device.

3. Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment.

4. Able to switch between MNS and fire alarm notification functions without generation of trouble alarms in either system.

5. Capacity for at least eight prerecorded digital messages. Prerecorded messages shall be passed in the English language. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer, and do not record any messages until approved by the Contracting Officer. Messages should address at least the following:

a. Bomb threat or actual bomb within/around the building

b. Intruder/hostile person sighted within/around the building

c. Occupants directed to take cover within the building

d. Evacuation of the building using exits other than the normal main entrance/exit

(since the front entrance/exit is often a location targeted by terrorists)

e. Emergency weather conditions appropriate for the local area

f. “All Clear” message

g. A test message intended for verifying functionality of the system.

6. Able to activate strobes.

a. Energize one set of white/clear strobe lights marked “FIRE” for a fire event and a separate set of amber strobe lights marked “ALERT” for a non-fire emergency event as appropriate for the situation.

7. Ability to automatically repeat prerecorded messages until terminated.

8. Microphone for delivering live voice messages.

9. Uses only commercial off the shelf (COTS) components.

10. Allows the MNS to temporarily override fire alarm audible messages and provide intelligible voice commands during simultaneous fire and non-fire emergency events. All other features of the fire alarm system, including the transmission of signals to the fire department, shall function properly.

B. The fire alarm control panel must contain an integral radio alarm transmitter capable of transmitting individual point alarms troubles and restorations, and panel status to the existing Monaco D-21 Radio Alarm System.

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C. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire-alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 80 characters, minimum.

2. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters.

3. Provide a single switch or operating mechanism capable of temporarily disabling MNS functions during simultaneous fire and non-fire emergency events. Amber strobes shall be de-energized and white/clear strobes energized. The system shall automatically return to normal priority after completion of the fire event.

4. Provides a single switch or operating mechanism capable of shutdown all heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in the facility in accordance with requirements of UFC 4-010-01.

D. Circuits:

1. Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class A.

2. Notification-Appliance Circuits: NFPA 72, Class A.

3. Actuation of Fire Alarm notification appliances and annunciation shall occur within 10 seconds after the activation of an initiating device.

4. Electrical monitoring for the integrity of wiring external to the FACP for mechanical equipment shutdown is not required, provided a break in the circuit will cause mechanical equipment to shut down.

E. Remote Smoke-Detector Sensitivity Adjustment: Controls shall select specific addressable smoke detectors for adjustment, display their current status and sensitivity settings, and change those settings.

F. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote alarm station.

G. Alarm Silencing, Trouble, and Supervisory Alarm Reset: Manual reset at the FACP and remote annunciators, after Fire Alarm initiating devices are restored to normal.

1. Silencing-switch operation halts alarm operation of audible notification appliances and activates an "alarm silence" light.

2. Subsequent alarm signals from other devices reactivate audible notification appliances until silencing switch is operated again, except that silencing of audible devices by mass notification system shall not permit reactivation of audible notification appliances.

3. When alarm-initiating devices return to normal, and system reset switch is operated, notification appliances operate again until alarm silence switch is reset.

4. Operation of the mass notification system shall cause the fire alarm audible and visible devices to stop, until the mass notification event is terminated.

H. Voice/Alarm Signaling Service: Central emergency communication system with redundant microphones, preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators.

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1. Single alarm channel for automatic, transmission of emergency announcements or for manual transmission of announcements by use of the central-control microphone.

Amplifiers shall comply with UL 1711 and be listed by an NRTL.

a. Programmable tone and message sequence selection.

b. Generate tones to be sequenced with audio messages of type recommended by

NFPA 72 and that are compatible with tone patterns of notification appliance circuits of fire-alarm control unit.

2. Preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators shall automatically transfer to backup units, on primary equipment failure.

I. Service Modem: Ports shall be RS-232 for system printer and for connection to a dial-in terminal unit.

1. The dial-in port shall allow remote access to the FACP for programming changes and system diagnostic routines. Access by a remote terminal shall be by encrypted password algorithm.

J. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power-supply module.

Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory and digital alarm communicator transmitters shall be powered by 24-V dc source.

1. Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm and mass notification system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power-supply module rating.

2. Power supply shall have a dedicated fused safety switch for this connection at the service entrance equipment. Paint the switch box red and identify it with "FIRE ALARM AND

MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM POWER."

K. Secondary Power: 24-V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

1. Batteries: Sealed, valve-regulated, recombinant lead acid.

2. Battery and Charger Capacity: Comply with NFPA 72.

L. Surge Protection:

1. Install surge protection on normal AC power for the FACP and its accessories. Comply with Section 26 43 13 "Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits" for auxiliary panel suppressors.

2. Provide surge protection for Mass Notification System in accordance with UFC 3-520- 01, Interior Electrical Systems.

3. Install surge protectors as recommended by FACP manufacturer.

M. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.

N. Fire Alarm Walk Test: A test mode to allow one person to test alarm and supervisory features of initiating devices. Enabling of this mode shall require the entry of a password. The FACP

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and annunciators shall display a test indication while the test is underway. If testing ceases while in walk-test mode, after a preset delay, the system shall automatically return to normal.

2.2 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES

A. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in contrasting color; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box.

1. Pull-lever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

2. Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch.

3. Break-glass and break-rod type manual fire alarm boxes are not permitted.

B. Tamper Guard: Provide clear plastic tamper cover with integral local sounder on each manual pull station.

2.3 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS

A. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors:

1. UL 268 listed, operating at 24-V DC, nominal.

2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to the FACP.

3. Plug-in Arrangement: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a plug-in module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection of building wiring.

4. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation.

5. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type. Indicating detector has operated and power-on status. Provide a remote status an alarm indicator where indicated.

B. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

1. Sensor: LED or infrared light source with matching silicon-cell receiver.

2. Detector Sensitivity: Between 2.5 and 3.5 percent/foot smoke obscuration when tested according to UL 268.

C. Duct Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type complying with UL 268A.

1. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

a. Sensor: LED or infrared light source with matching silicon-cell receiver.

b. Detector Sensitivity: Between 2.5 and 3.5 percent/foot smoke obscuration when tested according to UL 268A.

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2. Plug-in Arrangement: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a plug-in module that connects to a fixed base. The fixed base shall be designed for mounting directly to the air duct.

3. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type. Provide remote status and alarm indicator and test station where indicated.

4. Sampling Tubes: Design and dimensions as recommended by manufacturer for the specific duct size, air velocity, and installation conditions where applied.

5. Relay Fan Shutdown: Rated to interrupt fan motor-control circuit.

2.4 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. Description: Equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections.

1. Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single-mounting assembly.

B. Voice/Tone Speakers:

1. UL 1480 listed.

2. Provide appliances capable of satisfying all Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

(UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).

3. Design to meet intelligibility requirements in accordance with NFPA 72.

4. High-Range Units: Rated 8 to 10 W.

5. Low-Range Units: Rated 1 to 2 W (for most occupied areas).

6. Field-adjustable tap settings to allow adjustment after installation to meet intelligibility requirements.

7. Capable of frequency response over the range at least 50 Hz to 10,000 Hz.

8. Speakers shall be provided with screw terminals for notification appliance circuits.

9. Speakers located on the exterior of the building shall be weatherproof.

C. Fire Alarm Visible Alarm Devices: Xenon strobe lights listed under UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch-high letters on the lens.

1. Rated Light Output: As indicated on drawings.

2. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.

D. Mass Notification Visible Alarm Devices:

1. Rated Light Output: As indicated on drawings.

2. Ratings shall be based on the UL 1971 values. This includes a derating for the amber color strobe.

3. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.

4. Provide visual appliances capable of satisfying all Uniform Federal Accessibility

Standards (UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

(ADAAG).

5. Amber-colored strobes marked with the word “ALERT” to alert the hearing-impaired.

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2.5 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE

A. Addressable interface device: To monitor and supervise a device, and provide an input signal with a unique address to the FACP identifying the status of the device. Distinguish the following input signal conditions: normal (open contact), short circuit (closed contact), and open circuit (field wire break). Provide one addressable interface device for each device to be monitored. Each monitored device shall have a unique address in the FACP software.

2.6 ADDRESSABLE CONTROL DEVICE

A. Addressable Control Device: Respond to unique addressed command from FACP and operate SPDT output contacts. Contacts rating: 2 A at 28 VDC, 300 mA at 120 VAC. Integral red LED to indicate normal operation and contact activation.

2.7 RADIO ALARM TRANSMITTER (RAT)

A. Radio alarm transmitter shall be integrated with fire alarm control panel.

B. Transmitter shall be compatible with existing Monaco D-700 Radio Alarm System.

C. Transmitter shall comply with NFPA 1221 and 47 CFR 90.

D. Description: Manufacturer's standard commercial product; factory assembled, wired, and tested;

ready for installation and operation.

1. Packaging: A single, modular, NEMA 250, Type 1 metal enclosure with a tamper-resistant flush tumbler lock.

2. Normal Power Input: 120-V ac.

3. Secondary Power: Integral-sealed, rechargeable, 12-V battery and charger. Comply with

NFPA 72 requirements for battery capacity; submit calculations.

4. Antenna: Omnidirectional, coaxial half-wave, dipole type with driving point impedance matched to transmitter and antenna cable output impedance. Wind-load strength of antenna and mounting hardware and supports shall withstand 100 mph (160 km/h) with a gust factor of 1.3 without failure.

5. Antenna Cable: Coaxial cable with impedance matched to the transmitter output impedance.

6. Antenna-Cable Connectors: Weatherproof.

7. Alarm Interface Devices: Circuit boards, modules, and other auxiliary devices, integral to the transmitter, matching fire-alarm and other system outputs to message-generating inputs of the transmitter that produce required message transmissions.

E. Functional Performance: Unit shall automatically transmit signal along with a unique code that identifies the transmitting station to the remote alarm receiving station from its own internal sensors or controls. Transmitted messages shall correspond to standard designations for fire-reporting system to which the signal is being transmitted and shall include separately designated messages in response to the following events or conditions:

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1. Transmitter Low-Battery Condition: Sent when battery voltage is below 85 percent of rated value.

2. System Test Message: Initiated manually by a test switch within the transmitter cabinet, or automatically at an optionally preselected time, once every 24 hours, with transmission time controlled by a programmed timing device integral to transmitter controls.

3. Transmitter Trouble Message: Actuated by failure, in excess of one-minute duration, of the transmitter normal power source, derangement of the wiring of the transmitter, or any alarm input interface circuit or device connected to it.

4. Local Fire-Alarm-System Trouble Message: Initiated by events or conditions that cause a trouble signal to be indicated on the building system.

5. Local Fire-Alarm-System Alarm Message: Actuated when the building system goes into an alarm state. Identifies device that initiated the alarm.

2.8 WIRE AND CABLE

A. Wire and cable for Fire Alarm systems shall be UL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70, Article 760. All wire shall be red FPL type unless otherwise required by NEC.

B. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, unshielded pair; size as recommended by system manufacturer.

C. Audible Notification Appliance Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair size as recommended by system manufacturer.

D. Visible Notification Appliance Circuits: Twisted, unshielded pair; size as recommended by system manufacturer.

E. Network Cable:

1. Standard Cable: UL Type FPLR, NEC Article 760.

a. Twisted pair, one pair, No. 18 AWG, solid (7x26) tinned-copper conductors.

b. PVC insulation, color coded.

c. Shielding: 100% Aluminum Foil.

d. Red PVC jacket.

e. Suitable for indoor locations.

f. Non-Plenum Rated.

2. Outdoor-Rated Cable: FPL-PLTC, NEC Article 760.

a. Twisted pair, one pair,, No. 18 AWG, solid (7x26) tinned-copper, conductors.

b. PVC insulation.

c. Shielding: 100% Aluminum Foil.

d. PVC jacket.

e. Suitable for outdoor, wet locations,

f. UL Listed for direct buried applications:

F. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75 deg C, color-coded insulation.

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1. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum.

2. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum.

2.9 ANNUNCIATOR

A. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 80 characters, minimum.

2. Provides controls functions that duplicate the fire alarm control panel.

2.10 LOCAL OPERATING CONSOLE

A. Provide remote local operating consoles (LOC) at locations indicated on drawings.

B. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 80 characters, minimum.

2. Provides controls functions that duplicate the fire alarm control panel.

3. Provides capability to transmit live or prerecorded voice announcements over the fire alarm/mass notification system notification appliances.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.

B. Smoke Detector Spacing:

1. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet or the rating of the detector, whichever is less.

C. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening.

D. Duct Smoke Detectors: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A. Install sampling tubes so they extend the full width of the duct.

E. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install near each smoke detector and each sprinkler water-flow switch and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal viewing position.

F. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install ceiling mounted, or 80 inches above finished floor, but not less than 6 inches below the ceiling.

G. Visible and Combination Audible/Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install 80 inches above finished floor, but not less than 6 inches below the ceiling.

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H. FACP: Surface mount with tops of cabinets 72 inches above the finished floor or center of the cabinet at 5 feet, whichever is lower.

I. Autonomous Control Unit (ACU)

1. The ACU shall form a combined system with FACP. These control panels may be co-located in the same enclosure or may be physically separated. If physically separated, provide fire detection at each location as required by NFPA 72 for the protection of fire alarm system control panels.

2. Surface mount with tops of cabinets 72 inches above the finished floor or center of the cabinet at 5 feet, whichever is lower.

J. Local Operating Console: Semi-recessed mount with tops of cabinets 72 inches above the finished floor or center of the cabinet at 5 feet, whichever is lower.

K. Remote Annunciator: Semi recessed mount with tops of cabinets 72 inches above the finished floor or center of the cabinet at 5 feet, whichever is lower.

L. The D-21 Central Station, located at the Fire Station shall be programmed and tested to ensure all signals are received from the fire alarm panel.

3.2 WIRING INSTALLATION

A. Install wiring according to the following:

1. NECA 1.

2. TIA/EIA 568-A.

3. NEC.

4. NFPA 72.

B. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Section 26 05 33 "Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems."

1. Fire alarm and Mass Notification circuits and equipment control wiring associated with the Fire Alarm and Mass Notification system shall be installed in a dedicated raceway system. This system shall not be used for any other wire or cable. Raceway shall be ¾-inch minimum.

C. Wiring Method:

1. Cables and raceways used for Fire Alarm circuits, and equipment control wiring associated with the Fire Alarm system, may not contain any other wire or cable.

2. Signaling Line Circuits: Power-limited Fire Alarm cables may be installed in the same cable or raceway as signaling line circuits.

D. Wiring within Enclosures: Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended by manufacturer and required by NEC. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of the enclosure. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the Fire Alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal

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according to the system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors.

E. Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where circuit connections are made.

F. Color-Coding: Color-code Fire Alarm conductors differently from the normal building power wiring. Paint Fire Alarm system junction boxes and covers red.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Section 26 05 53 "Identification for Electrical Systems."

B. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit.

C. Paint power-supply disconnect switch red and label "FIRE ALARM."

D. All conduit, junction/back boxes, covers and couplings, when provided, must be factory painted red in unfinished areas.

E. All conduit, junction/back boxes, covers and couplings, when provided, are permitted to be painted to match the room finishing in finished areas. The inside cover of the junction box must be identified as “FIRE ALARM” and the conduit must have painted red bands (3/4 inch wide) at 20 feet intervals and on both sides of all floor, wall, and ceiling penetrations.

3.4 GROUNDING

A. Ground fire-alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to fire-alarm control unit.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust field-assembled components and equipment installation, including connections, and to assist in field testing. Report results promptly and in writing.

B. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Before requesting final approval of the installation, submit a written statement using the form for Record of Completion shown in NFPA 72.

2. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection listed in NFPA 72.

Certify compliance with test parameters. All tests shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a NICET technician certified under the Fire Alarm Systems program at Level III, minimum.

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3. Visual Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection before any testing. Use as-built drawings and system documentation for the inspection. Identify improperly located, damaged, or nonfunctional equipment, and correct before beginning tests.

4. Testing: Follow procedure and record results complying with requirements in NFPA 72.

a. Detectors that are outside their marked sensitivity range shall be replaced.

5. Test and Inspection Records: Prepare according to NFPA 72, including demonstration of sequences of operation by using the matrix-style form in Appendix A in NFPA 72.

6. Verify by measurement after installation for intelligibility with a common intelligibility scale (CIS) score greater than 0.80 in each area where building occupants normally could be found. Areas of the building where occupants are not expected to be normally present may have a CIS score less than 0.80 if personnel can determine that a voice signal is being broadcast and they could walk less than 10 feet to find a location with at least 0.8 CIS. Measurements should be taken near the head level applicable for most personnel in the space under normal conditions (standing, sitting, etc., as appropriate).

7. Commercially available test instrumentation shall be used to measure intelligibility as specified by International Electrochemical Commission (IEC) 60849, Second Edition:

1998, Sound Systems for Emergency Purposes, and IEC 60268, Part 16, The Objective Rating of Speech Intelligibility by Speech Transmission Index.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Government maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the Fire Alarm system, appliances, and devices. Refer to Section 01 79 00 “Demonstration and Training.”

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