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SECTION 28 31 76

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

06/14

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED SECTIONS

Section 26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS, applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein. In addition, refer to the following sections for related work and coordination:

Section 21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS Section 21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION Section 21 13 17.00 10 DRY PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION Section 21 13 18.00 10 PREACTION AND DELUGE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE

PROTECTION

Section 21 30 00 FIRE PUMPS Section 21 21 03.00 10 WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM Section 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE for door release and door unlocking and additional work related to finish hardware.

Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING for additional work related to firestopping.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (ASA)

ASA S3.2 (2009) American National Standard Method for

Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech Over Communication Systems

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM APP GUIDE (updated on-line) Approval Guide http://www.approvalguide.com/

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41.1 (2002; R 2008) Guide on the Surge Environment in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

IEEE C62.41.2 (2002) Recommended Practice on

Characterization of Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)

IEC 60268-16 (2012) Sound System Equipment - Part 16:

Objective Rating Of Speech Intelligibility By Speech Transmission Index

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

ISO 7240-16 (2007) Fire Detection and Alarm Systems —

Part 16: Sound System Control and Indicating Equipment

ISO 7240-19 (2007) Fire Detection and Alarm Systems —

Part 19: Design, Installation, Commissioning and Service of Sound Systems for Emergency Purposes

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 13 (2013) Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 20 (2013) Standards for the Installation of

Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection

NFPA 70 (2014) National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2013) National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 90A (2012) Installation of Air Conditioning and

Ventilating Systems

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-301-01 (Change 2, 20 June 2016) Structural

Engineering

UFC 3-310-04 (Change 1, 20 June 2016) seismic design of buildings

UFC 3-600-01 (08 August 2016) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

UFC 3-600-02 (8 September 2010) Operations and

Maintenance: Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems

UFC 4-010-01 (Change 1, 1 October 2013) DoD Minimum

Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings

UFC 4-021-01 (Change 1, January 201) Design and O&M: Mass

Notification Systems

Joint Base Lewis - McChord

JBLM Design Standards (revised 28 August 2013) http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/designstandards/index1.htm

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

47 CFR 15 Radio Frequency Devices

47 CFR 90 Private Land Mobile Radio Services

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1638 (2001; Reprint Oct 2008) Visual Signaling

Appliances - Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling

UL 1971 (2002; Reprint Oct 2008) Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

UL 2017 (2008; Reprint May 2011) General-Purpose

Signaling Devices and Systems

UL 268 (2009) Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective

Signaling Systems

UL 464 (2009; Reprint Apr 2012) Audible Signal

Appliances

UL 521 (1999; Reprint May 2010) Heat Detectors for

Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 864 (2003; Reprint Aug 2012) Control Units and

Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems

UL Directory A (2011) Building Materials Directory

UL Directory B (2011) Fire Protection Equipment Directory

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

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

b. Remote Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Unit: A control panel, electronically remote from the fire alarm and mass notification control panel, that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices; may supply power to detection devices and interface devices;

may provide transfer of power to the notification appliances; may provide transfer of condition to relays or devices connected to the control unit; and reports to and receives signals from the fire alarm control panel.

c. Fire Alarm Control Unit and Mass Notification Autonomous Control Unit:

A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm and mass notification control unit that are interconnected. The panel has central processing, memory, input and output terminals, and display units.

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d. Local Operators Console (LOC): A unit designed to allow emergency responders and/or building occupants to operate the MNS including delivery or recorded and/or live messages, initiate strobe and textural visible appliance operation and other related functions.

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

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.4.1 Scope

a. This work includes completion of design and providing a new, complete fire alarm and mass notification system or modifying the existing fire alarm and mass notification system as described herein and on the contract drawings for the buildings identified in the SOW. Include in the system wiring, conduit, 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.

b. Fire detection system shall be a designated seismic system in accordance with ICC, IBC, and ASCE 7. Importance factor Ip shall be equal to 1.5. Provide seismic protection for equipment in accordance with Section 26 05 48.00 10, UFC 3-600-01, JBLM Design Standards, N.F.P.A. #70, N.F.P.A. #72, IBC 2015. Provide special inspections in accordance with Section 01 45 35 CODE REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS, STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS, TESTS AND PROCEDURES. Provide designated seismic system certification for the Fire Alarm Mass Notification system components listed in this section in accordance with ASCE 7.

Comply with all applicable Special Inspector of Record requirements of

UFC 3-301-01.

c. Provide equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection, testing, and training in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of NFPA 72, JBLM Design Standards, UFC 3-600-01, and UFC 4-021-01. Submit 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.

d. Final quantity, system layout, and coordination are the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.4.2 Technical Data and Computer Software

Technical data and computer software (meaning technical data that relates to computer software) that are specifically identified in this project, and may be defined/required in other specifications, shall be delivered to the government as part of the complete and usable Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System. Identify data delivered by reference to the particular specification paragraph against which it is furnished. Data to be submitted shall include complete system, equipment, and software descriptions.

Descriptions shall show how the equipment will operate as a system to meet

Section 28 31 76 Page 5 the performance requirements of this contract. The data package shall also include the following:

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

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

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

d. Description of Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Panel equipment operation.

e. Description of auxiliary and remote equipment operations.

f. Library of application software.

g. Operation and maintenance manuals.

1.4.3 Keys

Keys and locks for equipment shall be identical. Each panel and device shall be keyed for a JBLM Master Key 211 for Lewis Main and Lewis North and Master Key CAT30 on McChord Field.

Local Operator Consoles (LOCs) are not permitted to be locked or lockable.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval information only. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Shop Drawings; G Nameplates; G Instructions; G Wiring Diagrams; G System Layout; G System Operation; G Notification Appliances; G Amplifiers; G Back-Up battery Calculations; G Voltage Drop Calculations; G

Three copies of the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Shop Drawings, no later than 21 days prior to the start of Fire Alarm Mass Notification System installation.

SD-03 Product Data

Technical Data and Computer Software; G Fire Alarm Mass Notification Control Unit; G

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LCD, LED Display Unit (VDU); G Terminal Cabinets; G Manual Pull Stations; G Transmitters (including housing); G Batteries; G Battery chargers; G Smoke Detectors; G Heat Detectors; G Notification Appliances; G Addressable Interface Devices; G Amplifiers; G Tone Generators; G Digitalized voice Generators; G Radio Transmitter and Interface Panels; G Local Operating Console (LOC); G Graphic Map; G

Fire Protection Equipment Submittals, no later than 14 days after the approval of the Fire Protection Specialist.

SD-05 Design Data

Battery power; G Battery chargers; G

SD-06 Test Reports

Field Quality Control Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Testing Procedures; G 100% pre-final acceptance test results for Fire Alarm Mass Notification audibility testing; G

SD-07 Certificates

Designer Installer Business Installer Individual Seismic Certification of Dedicated Seismic Systems Formal Inspection and Tests Final Testing

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

System Operation; G Fire Alarm Mass Notification System; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions; G Instruction of Government Employees Manufacturer Certification Training for equipment installed Dongle and software; G Spare parts Specialized test equipment to for ITM tasks, to include laptop with software installed.

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SD-11 Closeout Submittals

As-Built Drawings

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor’s QC shall ensure the installing contractor conducts a complete pre-final acceptance test of 100% of the installed system to ensure it is fully functional and code compliant prior to scheduling the final acceptance test with the government. All pre-final test results shall be submitted to the government 14 days prior to scheduling the final test for review.

a. In NFPA publications referred to herein, consider advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears; interpret reference to "Authority Having Jurisdiction" to mean JBLM Public Works Life Safety Systems Manager.

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

c. Devices and equipment for fire alarm service shall be listed by UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by FM APP GUIDE.

1.6.1 Qualifications of Installer

The contractor performing the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System work shall be licensed to perform this type of work in the State of Washington in accordance with UFC 3-601-02.

1.6.1.1 Designer

System working plans and calculations shall be prepared and submitted for approval by an individual that has obtained National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III certification in the Fire Alarm Technology subfield of fire protection engineering technology in accordance with NFPA 72.

1.6.1.2 Supervisor

NICET Fire Alarm Technicians are required to perform the installation of the system. A NICET Level III Fire Alarm Technician shall supervise the installation of the fire alarm system/mass notification system. The Fire Alarm technicians supervising the installation of equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.6.1.3 Technician

Fire Alarm Technicians utilized to install and terminate Fire Alarm Mass Notification devices, cabinets and panels must be NICET Level II. The Fire Alarm technicians installing the equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.6.1.4 Installer (electrician)

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An electrician that is factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the Fire Alarm Mass Notification equipment to be installed shall be allowed to install wire, cable, conduit, devices, and back boxes for the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System. The electrician shall be NICET Level II certified or shall provide certification from the manufacturer of the Fire Alarm Mass Notification system being installed.

1.6.1.5 Test Personnel

Fire Alarm Technicians with NICET Level III are required to test and certify the installation of the Fire Alarm Mass Notification devices, cabinets and panels. The Fire Alarm technician testing the equipment shall be factory trained in the installation, adjustment, testing, and operation of the equipment specified herein and on the drawings.

1.6.1.6 Manufacturer's Representative

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

1.6.1.7 Manufacturer

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

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

All equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be housed in a manner to preclude any damage from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) INSTRUCTIONS

Submit 2 copies of the Operation and Maintenance Instructions, indexed and in booklet form. The Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall be a single volume or in separate volumes, and may be submitted as a Technical Data Package. Manuals shall be approved prior to training. The Interior Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include:

a. "Manufacturer Data Package as specified in Section 01 78 23 OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

b. Include as built drawings in hard copy and electronic format in AutoCAD that show the exact run of conduit, quantity of wires, wire color code, location of every initiating device, signaling device, module, and any major junction boxes or power supplies. The as built drawings will also show loop number and the address of each device or module for the addressable system.

c. Operating manual outlining step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, and shutdown. The manual shall include the

Section 28 31 76 Page 9 manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and complete description of equipment and their basic operating features.

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

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

f. Software delivered for this project shall be provided on a thumb drive and installed inside the FACP, and installed on a labeled CD and attached to the O&M manual.

g. Printouts of configuration settings for all devices.

h. Routine maintenance checklist. The routine maintenance checklist shall be arranged in a columnar format. The first column shall list all installed devices, the second column shall state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required, the third column shall state the frequency of the maintenance activity, and the fourth column for additional comments or reference. All data (devices, testing frequencies, etc.) shall comply with UFC 3-601-02.

1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

1.9.1 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 Public Works Fire Alarm Shop at the time of the final acceptance testing.

1.9.2 Spare Parts

Furnish the following spare parts and accessories:

Provide 3 of each type of initiating and notification device used in the system (bases, sounder bases, detectors, pull stations, speakers, strobes, speaker-strobes, magnetic door holders, etc.).

1.9.3 Special Tools

Software, connecting cables, dongles, codes and passwords, and proprietary equipment, necessary for the maintenance, testing, adding and deleting devices, and reprogramming of the equipment shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Submit annotated catalog data as required in the paragraph SUBMITTAL, in table format on the drawings, showing manufacturer's name, model, voltage, and catalog numbers for equipment and components. Submitted shop drawings

Section 28 31 76 Page 10 shall not be smaller than ISO A1. Also provide UL or FM listing cards for equipment provided.

2.1.1 Standard Products

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

2.1.2 Nameplates

Major components of equipment shall have the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, model or serial number, catalog number, date of installation, installing Contractor's name and address, and the contract number provided on a new plate permanently affixed to the item or equipment. Major components include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel

b. Transmitter/transceiver

c. Power Booster Supplies

d. Terminal Cabinet

e. Local Operator Consoles (LOCs)

2.2 GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENT

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

2.3 SYSTEM OPERATION

The Addressable Interior Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System shall be a complete, supervised, non-coded, analog/addressable fire alarm and mass notification system conforming to NFPA 72, UL 864, and UL 2017. The system shall be activated into the alarm mode by actuation of any alarm initiating device. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until the control panel is reset and restored too normal. The system may be placed in the alarm mode by local microphones, LOC, or remotely from authorized locations/users from the 911 center.

Submit data on each circuit to indicate that there is at least 25 percent

Section 28 31 76 Page 11 spare capacity for notification appliances and 25 percent spare capacity for initiating devices. Annotate data for each circuit on the drawings. Submit a complete description of the system operation on the drawings. Submit a complete list of device addresses and corresponding messages.

2.3.1 Alarm Initiating Devices and Notification Appliances (Visual, Voice, Textural) a All Fire Alarm Mass Notification System wiring circuits including device and appliance wiring shall be class A.

b All Fire Alarm Mass Notification System wiring circuits including device and appliance wiring shall be class A.

c All Fire Alarm mass notification cabling shall be in conduit. Exposed cabling will not be allowed.

d. The system shall operate in the alarm mode upon actuation of any alarm initiating device or a mass notification signal. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until initiating device(s) or mass notification signal is/are reset. Audible and visual appliances and systems shall comply with NFPA 72 and as specified herein. Fire alarm system/mass notification system components requiring power, except for the control panel power supply, shall operate on 24 Volts dc.

2.3.2 Functions and Operating Features

The system shall provide the following functions and operating features:

a. The Fire Alarm Mass Notification Control Panel shall provide power, annunciation, supervision, and control for the system. Addressable systems shall be microcomputer (microprocessor or microcontroller) based with a minimum word size of eight bits with sufficient memory to perform as specified.

b. Provide signaling line circuits for each floor.

c. Provide class A wiring for networked components.

d. Provide notification appliance circuits. The visual alarm notification appliances shall have the flash rates synchronized as required by NFPA 72.

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

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

g. Alarm, supervisory, and/or trouble signals shall be automatically

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h. Alarm functions shall override trouble or supervisory functions.

Supervisory functions shall override trouble functions.

i. Programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

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

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

l. Where the fire alarm/mass notification system is responsible for initiating an action in another emergency control device or system, such as an HVAC system, the addressable fire alarm relay shall be in the vicinity of the emergency control device.

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

(1) Transmission of an alarm signal to the D21 in the 911 center.

(2) Visual indication of the device operated on the Fire Alarm Mass

Notification System Control Panel. Indication on the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel 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 electronically in the history log of the fire control system unit.

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

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

(7) 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.

(8) 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 and as allowed by NFPA 72.

(9) Operation of a sprinkler water flow switch serving an elevator machinery room or elevator shaft shall operate shunt trip circuit breaker(s) to shut down power to the elevators in accordance with

ASME A17.1/CSA B44.

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

(1) Visual indication of the device operated on the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

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(2) Transmission of a supervisory signal to the D21 in the 911 center.

(3) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the control unit.

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

(1) Visual indication of the system trouble on the Fire Alarm Mass

Notification System Control Panel and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

(2) Transmission of a trouble signal to the D21 in the 911 center.

(3) Recording of the event in the history log of the control unit.

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

q. The maximum elapsed time between the occurrence of the trouble condition and its indication at the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel is 200 seconds.

r. Activation of a Local Operator Console (LOC) pushbutton shall activate the audible and visual alarms in the facility. The audible message shall be the one associated with the last pushbutton activated.

2.4 SYSTEM MONITORING

2.4.1 Valves

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

Post indicating valves which are locked with a padlock are exempt from electronic monitoring.

2.4.2 Independent Fire Detection System

Each existing independent smoke detection subsystem, kitchen fire extinguishing system, and releasing system (e.g. AFFF) shall be monitored both for the presence of an alarm condition and for a trouble condition.

Provide each monitored condition with a separate address.

2.5 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

2.5.1 Notification Appliance Network

The audible notification appliance network consists of speakers located to provide intelligible instructions at all locations in the building. The Mass Notification System announcements shall take priority over all other audible announcements of the system including the output of the fire alarm system in a normal or alarm state. When a mass notification announcement is

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2.5.2 Strobes

Provide strobes to alert hearing-impaired occupants. Dual strobes are not required. Use a single clear strobe for both fire and Mass Notification.

Single clear strobe shall be marked "ALERT". If a dual strobe system is otherwise required by the project scope it shall use a single booster power supply that is capable of feeding both amber strobes for Mass Notification and clear strobes for Fire Alarm, without requiring duplicate power supplies. The amber strobe for Mass Notification shall be marked "ALERT" and the clear strobe for Fire Alarm shall be marked "FIRE".

2.5.3 Voice Notification

An autonomous voice notification control unit is used to monitor and control the notification appliance network and provide consoles for local operation.

Using a console, personnel in the building can initiate delivery of pre-recorded voice messages, provide live voice messages and instructions, and initiate visual strobe and optional textual message notification appliances.

The autonomous voice notification control unit will temporarily override audible fire alarm notification while delivering Mass Notification messages to ensure they are intelligible. For Fire Alarm Mass Notification Systems that require CO detection, the voice evacuation message must be a female voice and comply with UFC 3-600-01.

2.5.4 Installation-Wide Control

If an installation-wide control system for mass notification exists on the base, the autonomous control unit shall communicate with the central control unit of the installation-wide system. The autonomous control unit shall receive commands/messages from the central control unit and provide status information.

2.6 OVERVOLTAGE AND SURGE PROTECTION

2.6.1 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 manufacturer’s instructions and NFPA 72. Cables and conductors, that serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveform(s):

a. A 10 microsecond by 1000 microsecond waveform with a peak voltage of

1500 volts and a peak current of 60 amperes.

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

2.6.2 Sensor Wiring Surge Protection

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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:

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

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

2.6.3 Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel

The Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel and Monaco transceiver shall be surge protected from power surges in electrical power source by UL listed surge protection devices and in accordance with UFC 3- 520-01 Interior Electrical Systems.

2.7 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICES

The system shall be capable of defining any module as an alarm module and report alarm trouble, loss of polling, or as a supervisory module, and reporting supervisory short, supervisory open or loss of polling such as water flow switches, valve supervisory switches, fire pump monitoring, independent smoke detection systems, relays for output function actuation, etc. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The monitor module shall provide address setting means compatible with the control panel's Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) supervision and store an internal identifying code. Monitor module shall contain an integral LED that flashes each time the monitor module is polled and is visible through the device cover plate. Manual Pull Stations with a monitor module in a common back box are not required to have an LED.

2.8 ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULE

The control module shall be capable of operating as a relay (dry contact form C) for interfacing the control panel with other systems, and to control door holders or initiate elevator fire service. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The system shall be capable of supervising, audible, visual and dry contact circuits. The control module shall have both an input and output address. The supervision shall detect a short on the supervised circuit and shall prevent power from being applied to the circuit. The control model shall provide address setting means compatible with the control panel's SLC supervision and store an internal identifying code. The control module shall contain an integral LED that flashes each time the control module is polled and is visible through the device cover plate. Control Modules shall be located in environmental areas that reflect the conditions to which they were listed.

2.9 ISOLATION MODULES

Provide isolation modules to subdivide each signaling line circuit into groups of not more than 20 addressable devices between adjacent isolation modules. Indicate location of isolator modules clearly on as-built drawings.

2.10 SMOKE DETECTORS

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2.10.1 Photoelectric Smoke Detectors

Provide addressable photoelectric smoke sensors as follows:

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

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

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

f. Provide twist lock bases with sounder that produces a minimum of 90 dBA at 10 feet for the sensors. The sensors shall maintain contact with their bases without the use of springs. Provide companion mounting base with screw terminals for each conductor. Terminate field wiring on the screw terminals. The sensor shall have a visual indicator to show actuation.

g. Sensors installed in Dwelling Units shall conform to the low frequency sounder base requirements of Section 18.4.5.3 of NFPA 72.

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 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.)

2.10.2 Duct Smoke Detectors

Duct-mounted photoelectric smoke detectors shall be furnished and installed where indicated and in accordance with NFPA 90A. Units shall consist of a smoke detector as specified in paragraph Photoelectric Detectors, mounted in a special housing fitted with duct sampling tubes. Detector circuitry shall be mounted in an enclosure exterior to the duct. (It is not permitted to cut the duct insulation to install the duct detector directly on the duct).

Detectors shall automatically reset when the smoke condition clears. HVAC

Section 28 31 76 Page 17 systems shall automatically restart when the duct detector no longer senses smoke. Detectors shall be powered from the fire alarm panel. Activation of a duct detector shall not cause a general alarm and shall shut down only the affected air handler and smoke damper.

a. Sampling tubes shall run the full width of the duct. The duct detector package shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 90A, UL 268A, and shall be UL listed for use in air-handling systems. The control functions, operation, reset, and bypass shall be controlled from the fire alarm control panel.

b. Lights to indicate the operation and alarm condition; and the test buttons shall be visible and accessible with the unit installed and the cover in place. Remote indicators shall be provided where required by NFPA 72 and UFC 3-600-01 and these shall be provided with test switch.

c. Remote lamps and switches as well as the affected fan units shall be properly identified in etched plastic placards. Detectors shall provide for control of auxiliary contacts that provide control, interlock, and shutdown functions specified in Section 23 09 23 to LONWORKS DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS. Auxiliary contacts provide for this function shall be located within 3 feet of the controlled circuit or appliance. The detectors shall be supplied by the fire alarm system manufacturer to ensure complete system compatibility.

Duct smoke detector shall not cause a global HVAC shut down on general alarm.

Duct smoke detector activation shall initiate a supervisory condition at the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel and transmit a supervisory signal to the 911 center. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall cause the shutdown of only the air handler and smoke damper it serves. Duct detectors shall be easily accessible for maintenance and testing. In large cavernous spaces such as a maintenance bay in a TEMF building where the AHU’s are located in the bay, HVAC units shall shut down on activation of the fire Alarm Mass Notification System. This greatly improves message intelligibility in these spaces. Provide a shut-down bypass button on the Fire Alarm Control Panel.

2.10.3 Smoke Detector Testing

Smoke detectors shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 and manufacturer's recommended calibrated test method. Submit smoke sensor testing procedures for approval. In addition to the NFPA 72 requirements, smoke detector sensitivity shall be tested during the preliminary tests.

2.11 HEAT DETECTORS

2.11.1 Heat Detectors

The alarm condition shall be determined by comparing sensor valve with the stored values. Heat detector spacing shall be rated in accordance with UL

521. Detectors located in areas subject to moisture, exterior atmospheric conditions, or hazardous locations as defined by NFPA 70 shall be types approved for such locations.

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

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Detectors shall be designed for outlet box mounting and supported independently of wiring connections. Addressable (not conventional) heat detectors shall be listed for fixed temp and rate of rise function and shall have LED indication of alarm condition. Detector units located in boiler rooms, showers, or other areas subject to abnormal temperature changes shall operate on fixed temperature principle only. The UL 521 test rating for the Rate-of-Rise detectors shall be rated for 50 by 50 feet.

2.11.1.2 Rate Compensating Detectors

Detectors shall be outlet box supported independently of wiring connections.

Detectors shall be hermetically sealed and automatically resetting. Rate Compensated detectors shall be rated for 50 by 50 feet.

2.11.1.3 Fixed Temperature Detectors

Detectors shall be designed for outlet box mounting and supported independently of wiring connections. Detectors shall be designed to detect high heat. The UL 521 test rating for the fixed temperature detectors shall be rated for 50 by 50 feet.

2.11.2 Self-Test Routines

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

2.11.3 Operator Access

An operator at the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel shall have the capability to manually access the following information for each heat sensor:

a. Primary status

b. Device type

c. Present average value

d. Sensor range

2.11.4 Operator Control

An operator at the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel shall have the capability to manually control the following information for each heat sensor:

a. Alarm detection sensitivity values

b. Enable or disable the point/device

c. Control sensors relay driver output

2.12 Multi Sensor Detectors

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Multi-sensor detectors shall contain photoelectric smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector elements in a single housing. Each detection sensor shall be listed to initiate a fire alarm condition.

2.13 ELECTRIC POWER

2.13.1 Primary Power

Power shall be 120 VAC service for the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel from the AC service to the building in accordance with NFPA

72. The electric panel with the breaker supplying power to the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel shall be located in the same room as the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel. Provide an electrical outlet within 3 feet of the panel to provide power for programming laptop computer.

2.14 SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

Provide for system operation in the event of primary power source failure.

Transfer from normal too auxiliary (secondary) power or restoration from auxiliary to normal power shall be automatic and shall not cause transmission of a false alarm.

2.14.1 Batteries

Provide sealed, maintenance-free, sealed lead acid batteries as the source for emergency power to the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel. Batteries shall contain suspended electrolyte. The battery system shall be maintained in a fully charged condition by means of a solid state battery charger. Provide an automatic transfer switch to transfer the load to the batteries in the event of the failure of primary power. Battery boxes shall not be mounted more than 48” above finished floor. Batteries equal to or exceeding 50 amp-hour shall not be mounted more than 36” above finished floor.

2.14.1.1 Capacity

Battery size shall be the greater of the following two capacities.

a. Sufficient capacity to operate the fire alarm system under supervisory and trouble conditions, including audible trouble signal devices for 72 hours and audible and visual signal devices under alarm conditions for an additional 15 minutes.

b. Sufficient capacity to operate the mass notification for 60 minutes after loss of AC power.

2.14.1.2 Back-Up Battery Calculations

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

(1) Substantiate the battery calculations for alarm, alert, and supervisory power requirements. Include ampere-hour requirements for each system component and each panel component, and compliance with UL 864.

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

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

b. For battery calculations use the following assumptions: Assume a starting voltage of 24 VDC for starting the calculations to size the batteries. Calculate the required Amp-Hours for the specified standby time, and then calculate the required Amp-Hours for the specified alarm time. Calculate the nominal battery voltage after operation on batteries for the specified time period. Using this voltage perform a voltage drop calculation for circuit containing device and/or appliances remote from the power sources.

2.14.2 Battery Chargers

Provide a solid state, fully automatic, variable charging rate battery charger. The charger shall be capable of providing 120 percent of the connected system load and shall maintain the batteries at full charge. In the event the batteries are fully discharged (20.4 Volts dc), the charger shall recharge the batteries back to 95 percent of full charge within 48 hours after a single discharge cycle as described in paragraph CAPACITY above. Provide pilot light to indicate when batteries are manually placed on a high rate of charge as part of the unit assembly if a high rate switch is provided.

2.15 FIRE ALARM MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL PANEL

Provide a complete control panel fully enclosed in a lockable steel cabinet as specified herein. Operations required for testing or for normal care and maintenance of the systems shall be performed from the front of the enclosure. If more than a single unit is required at a location to form a complete control panel, the unit cabinets shall match exactly.

a. Each control unit shall provide power, supervision, control, and logic for the entire system, utilizing solid state, modular components, internally mounted and arranged for easy access. Each control unit shall be suitable for operation on a 120 volt, 60 hertz, normal building power supply. Provide each panel with supervisory functions for power failure, internal component placement, and operation.

b. Visual indication of alarm, supervisory, or trouble initiation on the fire alarm control panel shall be by Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED), or similar means (LCD, Light Emitting Diode (LED) Display Unit (VDU)) with a minimum of 80 characters. The mass notification control unit shall have the capability of temporarily deactivate the fire alarm audible notification appliances while delivering voice messages.

c. Provide secure operator console for initiating recorded messages, strobes and displays; and for delivering live voice messages. Provide capacity for at least eight pre-recorded messages. Provide the ability to automatically repeat pre-recorded messages. Provide a secure microphone for delivering live messages. Provide adequate discrete

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2.15.1 Cabinet

Install control panel components in cabinets large enough to accommodate all components and also to allow ample gutter space for interconnection of panels as well as field wiring. The enclosure shall be identified by an engraved laminated phenolic resin nameplate. Lettering on the nameplate shall say "Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Panel" and shall not be less than 1 inch high. Provide prominent rigid plastic or metal identification plates for lamps, circuits, meters, fuses, and switches. The cabinet shall be provided in a sturdy steel housing, complete with back box, hinged steel door with cylinder lock, and surface mounting provisions.

2.15.2 Control Modules

Provide power and control modules to perform all functions of the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel. Provide audible signals to indicate any alarm, supervisory, or trouble condition. The alarm signals shall be different from the trouble signal. Connect circuit conductors entering or leaving the panel to screw-type terminals with each terminal marked for identification. Locate diodes and resistors, if any, on screw terminals in the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel. Circuits operating at 24 VDC shall not operate at less than the UL listed voltage at the sensor or appliance connected. Circuits operating at any other voltage shall not have a voltage drop exceeding 10 percent of nominal voltage

2.15.3 Silencing Switches

2.15.3.1 Alarm Silencing Switch

Provide an alarm silencing switch at the Fire Alarm Mass Notification System Control Panel that shall silence the audible and visual. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm.

2.15.3.2 Supervisory/Trouble Silencing Switch

Provide supervisory and trouble silencing switch that shall silence the audible trouble and supervisory signal, but not extinguish the visual indicator. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm, supervision, or trouble condition. Audible trouble indication must resound automatically every 24 hours after the silencing feature has been operated.

2.15.4 Non-Interfering

Power and supervise each circuit such that a signal from one device does not prevent the receipt of signals from any other device. Circuits shall be manually reset by switch from the FACP after the initiating device or devices have been restored too normal.

2.15.5 Audible Notification System

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The Audible Notification System shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 72 for Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications System requirements ISO 7240-16, IEC 60268-16, and UFC 3-600-01, except as specified herein. The system shall be a one-way multi-channel voice notification system incorporating user selectability of a minimum eight distinct sounds for tone signaling, and the incorporation of a voice module for delivery of prerecorded messages.