W912PL19B0002_Amendment_0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a)By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc. ) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION ( Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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0003 Apr 16, 2019

W912PL

USACE-LOS ANGELES DISTRICT

CONTRACTING DIVISION, WEST REGION BRANCH

915 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 930

LOS ANGELES, CA 90017

W912PL19B0002

Feb 28, 2019

GENERAL PURPOSE ADMINISTRATION FACILITY, FORT IRWIN, CA

Due date for receipt of bids is April 24, 2019 at 1:00 PM local time.

INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for items other than those that are self-explanatory, are as follows:

Item 1 (Contract ID Code) . Insert the contract type identification code that appears in the title block of the contract being modified.

Item 3 (Effective date) .

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

For a solicitation amendment, change order, or administrative change, the effective date shall be the issue date of the amendment, change order, or administrative change.

For a supplemental agreement, the effective date shall be the date agreed to by the contracting parties.

For a modification issued as an initial or confirming notice of termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date and the modification number of the confirming notice shall be the same as the effective date and modification number of the initial notice.

For a modification converting a termination for default to a termination for the convenience of the Government, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the termination for default.

For a modification confirming the contacting officer's determination of the amount due in settlement of a contract termination, the effective date shall be the same as the effective date of the initial decision.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Item 6 (Issued By) . Insert the name and address of the issuing office. If applicable, insert the appropriate issuing office code in the code block.

Item 8 (Name and Address of Contractor) . For modifications to a contract or order, enter the contractor's name, address, and code as shown in the original contract or order, unless changed by this or a previous modification.

Item 9, (Amendment of Solicitation No. - Dated), and 10, (Modification of Contract/Order No. - Dated ). Check the appropriate box and in the corresponding blanks insert the number and date of the original solicitation, contract, or order.

Item 12 (Accounting and Appropriation Data) .

When appropriate, indicate the impact of the modification on each affected accounting classification by inserting one of the following entries.

(2) Accounting classification Net decrease $

Include subject matter or short title of solicitation/contract where feasible.

Item 16B . The contracting officer's signature is not required on solicitation amendments. The contracting offier's signature is normally affixed last on supplemental agreements.

(i)

NOTE: If there are changes to multiple accounting classifications that cannot be placed in block 12, insert an asterisk and the words "See continuation sheet".

Item 13 . Check the appropriate box to indicate the type of modification. Insert in the corresponding blank the authority under which the modification is issued. Check whether or not contractor must sign this document. (See FAR 43.103.)

Item 14 (Description of Amendment/Modification) .

Organize amendments or modifications under the appropriate Uniform Contract Format (UCF) section headings from the applicable solicitation or contract. The UCF table of contents, however, shall not be set forth in this document Indicate the impact of the modification on the overall total contract price by inserting one of the following entries:

Total contract price increased by $

Total contract price decreased by $

Total contract price unchanged.

State reason for modification.

When removing, reinstating, or adding funds, identify the contract items and accounting classifications.

When the SF 30 is used to reflect a determination by the contracting officer of the amount due in settlement of a contract terminated for the convenience of the Government, the entry in Item 14 of the modification may be limited to --

A reference to the letter determination; and

A statement of the net amount determined to be due in settlement of the contract.

(g)

(h)

(i)

(ii)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83) BACK

(1) Accounting classification Net increase $

SF-30 Continuation

AM03

SF 30 (Continuation Page)

W912PL-19-B-0002, Amendment No. 0003 General Purpose Administration Facility, Fort Irwin, California

Summary of Changes:

1) Fort Irwin Fire Protection Design Guide.

2) Revised Specifications Table of Contents

3) Replaced entire Specification Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.

4) Replaced entire Specification Section 05 05 23.16 STRUCTURAL WELDING.

5) New Specification Section 09 72 00 WALLCOVERINGS.

6) New Specification Section 26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING.

7) New Specification Section 26 12 19.10 THREE-PHASE PAD-MOUNTED

TRANSFORMERS.

8) Revised Specification Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES - Submittal

Register only.

9) Revised drawings:

A-101 - FIRST FLOOR PLAN

I-403 - ENLARGED FINISH PLANS CONT.

I-610 – INTERIOR FINISH/COLOR SCHEDULE

M-102 – MECHANICAL PIPING FLOOR PLAN

FORT IRWIN FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN GUIDE –March 5, 2018

FORT IRWIN FIRE PROTECTION

DESIGN GUIDE

Fort Irwin Fire Department

Design Guide

The Fort Irwin Fire Protection Design Guide is prescribed by _____________________ and provides planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration and modernization criteria, and applies to Fort

Irwin Military Departments, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities in accordance with Fort

Irwin Fire Department Design Requirements.

Fort Irwin Fire Marshall: _________________________

Fort Irwin Fire Chief: ____________________________

Contents

Vehicular Circulation 1

Water Distribution System 2

Interior Building Signage Requirements 3

Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems 3

Standpipe System 4

Fire Pumps 4

Kitchen Suppression System 5

Fire Alarm System Authorized for Installation 6

Combination Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System Authorized for 6

Mass Notification Messages 9

Installation Drawing of Record 11

Manuals and Information 12

Preliminary Test 13

Final Inspection Process 13

Hydrostatic Final 14

Electromagnetic Door Holders 14

Monaco Transmitter 14

Knox Box 14

Portable Fire Extinguishers 15

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) 15

Elevator Hoist Ways and Machine Rooms 16

Emergency Lighting 17

Exit Signage 17

Attic Access 17

Roof Access 18

Stairs 18

Doors 18

Fire Safety Symbols 18

Life Safety Plan 18

Outdoor Storage, Parking, and Loading and Unloading Areas 19

Fire Prevention and Inspection Contact Information 19

FORMS

Appendix A Certificate of Occupancy 20

Appendix B Application for Fire and Life Safety Plan Review 21

Appendix C Acceptance Test Check List 22-36

Appendix D Notification Appliance Power Panel Supplementary Record of Completion 37

Appendix E Emergency Communications System Supplementary Record of Completion 38-40

Appendix F System Record of Completion 41-43

Appendix G Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion 44-45

Appendix H Emergency Comm. Systems Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing 46-50

Appendix I Mass Notification System Supplementary Record of Inspection and Testing 51-52

Appendix J Power Systems Supplementary Record of Completion 53-54

Appendix K Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping 55-57

FORT IRWIN FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN GUIDE – March, 5 2018

VEHICULAR CIRCULATION

Emergency Vehicle Access

Provide emergency access lanes with all-weather accessibility to accommodate the Fort Irwin Fire Trucks and Emergency Vehicles in accordance with NFPA, UFC, and AT/FP requirements.

Provide fire vehicle access as a minimum to two sides of each facility.

Provide fire vehicle access to three sides of all elementary, middle and high school facilities.

Provide ladder vehicle access as a minimum to two sides of each facility and a minimum of three sides of all sleeping quarters, warehouse/storage facilities.

Minimum Apparatus Dimensions Information

GVW

62,000 lbs.

Height 12’4”

Length 38’0”

Width Turning Radius 43’6”

Note: Width of the LADDER truck is 16-feet with out-riggers extended

Fire Lane Dimensions

Fire Lanes shall be a minimum width of 20 feet measured edge of roadway to edge of roadway not including storm gutters and curbs.

Fire Lane Marking

Emergency access drives and Fire Lanes shall be delineated with 6-inch wide red striping at normal spacing with the words “FIRE LANE NO PARKING” in 4-inch white letters within the stripes at maximum intervals of 50 feet. Curb tops and sides painted red. Where no curb exists provide an 8-inch red stripe along the edge of the lane with the words “FIRE LANE NO PARKING” in 4-inch white letters at maximum interval of 50 feet.

Provide and install signage along the entire fire lane. Signs shall be a white background with fire lane No Parking symbol and words “Fire Lane” in red.

Sidewalks designed to support emergency vehicle traffic shall be a minimum of 20’ wide (16’ paved with 2’ structural turf both sides). Coordinate with the Fire Chief for location requirements. Reference Apparatus Dimensions on Emergency Vehicle design loads.

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Fire service mains, hydrants, and appurtenances

Install, test, and document fire service mains and their appurtenances in accordance with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and applicable codes.

Private and public water supply systems shall be installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 24, NFPA 25, NFPA 291, UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 3-600-02.

Fire hydrants shall be provided along required fire apparatus access roads and adjacent public streets.

Hydrants shall be located not less than 40 feet from building being protected.

Hydrant spacing shall not exceed 600 feet in open air parking areas.

Hydrant spacing shall not exceed 1000 feet along undeveloped roadways.

Existing fire hydrant

Existing fire hydrants shall not be relocated. New fire hydrants shall be installed when existing fire hydrants are required to be relocated.

Fire hydrant protection

All fire hydrants located in areas subject to vehicular damage shall be protected with barriers.

Water flow test

Fire Protection Engineer or contractor shall perform a water flow test in accordance with NFPA 291 in coordination with CH2M.

Working plans and final as-built drawings shall comply with NFPA 24 paragraphs 4.1.3 and 4.1.4.

INTERIOR BUILDING SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS

Coordinate review of signage with Fort Irwin Fire Prevention at the 100 % design phase review. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall review the correct placement, quantity of signage and the proposed path of egress that will be graphically illustrated on the sign.

FIRE PROTECTION

Install sprinkler systems in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and NFPA 13 except as modified herein.

Provide separate fire sprinkler service connection for each facility.

Install vane type water flow alarm switch in wet sprinkler systems with adjustable retard monitored by building fire alarm system. Set main riser water flow switch retard adjustment for a delay between 50 and 60 seconds. Main riser water flow switch is required on all Standpipe suppression systems.

Install floor control valve assembly as illustrated in UFC 3-600-01, figure 4-1 for each riser on each floor. Set water flow switch retard adjustment for a delay between 30 and 40 seconds.

Main riser and floor control valve assembly vane type water flow alarm switch with a maximum delay of 90 seconds, to include a minimum 20 second delay difference between main riser and floor control.

Each tamper and water flow switch shall be monitored by fire alarm system via the Signal Line Circuit (SLC) with separate address for each tamper and water flow switch.

Install floor control valve assembly for each space separated by floors, partitions, and barriers regardless of separation orientation (vertical or horizontal).

Install a remote inspector test valve on the end of the most remote branch line on each floor or space with control valve assembly. Locate inspector test valve in an accessible location not over 7-feet off the floor where not exposed to freezing. Test drains shall terminate outdoors with appropriate splash guard protection as required. Refer to NFPA 13 figure A.8.16.4.2 (a).

Install backflow preventer device on the inlet (suction) side of water protection systems.

Test backflow preventer to verify check valves are fully functional and operate in accordance with manufacturer specifications. Certified Backflow Preventer Technician shall perform and post test results with Certification Certificate in waterproof enclosure securely fasten to the backflow preventer.

Test backflow preventer for full forward water flow and documented before sprinkler system can be accepted and placed in service.

Backflow preventer test connections shall terminate to the exterior of the building in a similar manner as Fire Pump Test Header with two hose valves with male threads (NST) located not less than 5-feet away from the FDC when practical. Provide signage using the words “BACKFLOW PREVENTER TEST HEADER”. Provide and install “Knox Box” brand caps on each hose valve outlet.

Electrically supervise all sprinkler system water control valves to include sectional control, isolation and floor control valves with approved tamper switches. Each tamper switch shall have its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function with building fire alarm system.

Electrically supervise Backflow Preventer Test Connection water control valve in the closed position with approved tamper switch having its own specific address monitored as a supervisory function with building fire alarm system.

Locate fire department connection (FDC) at readily accessible location from the street or fire lane.

Install tamper switch on all Post Indicator Valve and tamper switch monitored by fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 24, NFPA 72 and Project Specific Requirement.

The use and installation of plastic pipe is prohibited.

STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

Install standpipe system in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, NFPA 14, and NFPA 101 except as modified herein.

Install combination standpipe and sprinkler system in buildings with four or more stories

Install combination standpipe and sprinkler system in any building regardless of height when the length or width of the building is 200 feet or more

Locate first floor hose valve on first floor landing. Install second, third, fourth floors hose valves on highest intermittent landing between each floor.

Install water flow switch on main riser and adjust retard delay between 50 and 60 seconds.

Provide Fire Department Connections (FDC) in accordance with NFPA 14 requirements based on number of standpipe risers.

Installing contractor shall provide all necessary equipment to properly test standpipe system in accordance with

NFPA 14.

FIRE PUMPS

Install fire pumps when required by hydrostatic calculations in accordance with NFPA 20, NFPA 13, and UFC 3-600- 01, all applicable codes, except as modified herein.

Permanently install necessary equipment to adequately test fire pump in accordance with NFPA 20, NFPA 25, and

UFC 3-600-02.

Install backflow preventer devices on the inlet (suction) side of fire pump.

KITCHEN SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

All kitchenette and commercial cooking hood and suppression systems shall be installed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards to include NFPA 96, NFPA 17A, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 3-410-01FA, manufacturer recommendations and modifications herein.

Provide a complete pre-engineered “Wet Chemical” suppression system to protect all grease vapors producing equipment.

Wet automatic spray nozzle type suppression systems are prohibited.

De-energize all electrical receptacles under and within three feet of the hood.

Connect the suppression system to the building fire alarm system and generate a general evacuation signal upon suppression system activation

Provide two means of manual activation where there are two or more means of egress from the area for each system.

Provide minimum two-liter wet chemical portable fire extinguishers mounted in recessed or semi-recessed cabinets in all commercial and kitchenette cooking areas.

Provide minimum ten-pound Class ABC portable fire extinguisher mounted in recessed or semi-recessed cabinets in commercial and kitchenette cooking areas for fires other than cooking fires.

Exhaust fans shall be accessible for cleaning and maintenance.

Complete drawings of the system installation, including the hood(s), exhaust duct(s), and appliances, along with the interface of the fire-extinguishing system detectors, piping, nozzles, fuel shutoff devices, agent storage container(s), and manual actuation device(s), shall be submitted to Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office.

Drawing and plans shall be drawn to an indicated scale and shall be reproducible.

(1) 1/8 inch = 1-foot is the smallest drawing scale accepted.

(2) Illustrate all appliances on drawing.

(3) Illustrate all nozzles and lines such as plenum, duct, and appliance nozzles including

(4) Supply and branch lines with dimensions.

(5) Illustrate all access panels.

(6) Illustrate all heat links and manual pull stations.

(7) Illustrate all fuel shut-off valves and or electrical circuit breakers.

(8) Illustrate reset button and system cylinders.

(9) All symbols shall be in accordance with NFPA 170.

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AUTHORIZED FOR INSTALLATION

APPROVED FIRE CONTROL PANELS:

Firelite, Monaco Maap Plus, Monaco Maapx, or Silent Knight

Monaco Transceiver BT-XM (REQUIRED FOR LIVE VOICE)

Wheelock SP40-SD (Mass Notification Control Panel)

All buildings equipped with Mass Notification shall have live voice

COMBINATION SYSTEMS ARE NOT USED AT FORT IRWIN

FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Provide a fire alarm and mass notification system with Monaco transmitter/receiver (BTX-M). The number of transmitting zones shall determine which model transmitter shall be installed.

All programming codes, passwords, equipment, cables, and plugs required to access, update, modify, and maintain the fire alarm/mass notification system shall be provided to Fort Irwin Alarm Technician and with training no later than the date of final system acceptance. UFC 4-010-01

Design and install the fire alarm/mass notification system in accordance with latest version of NFPA 70, 72, 101, and UFC 4-021-01, UFC 4-010-01, UFC 3-600-01, Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) 28-31-76 and UL 864, except as modified herein.

The components of a system includes addressable Fire Alarm control panel (FACP), autonomous control unit (ACU), local operation consoles (LOC), notification appliance network (strobes and speakers), water proof speakers for the exterior of the building, water flow switches, valve tamper switches, supervisory devices, monitor and control modules, duct detectors, heat detectors, smoke detectors, combination heat and smoke detectors, Monaco transceiver, and other equipment as required by code or Fort Irwin, NFPA, UFC.

Provide a complete addressable microprocessor-based fire alarm and mass notification system.

Locate fire alarm control panel (FACP) and autonomous control unit (ACU) in atmosphere friendly electrical or mechanical room and provide remote annunciator and local operating console (LOC) by the main entrance.

Provide manual pull stations at all exterior entrances/exits to include such rooms as mechanical, electrical, and communication rooms. Provide notification appliances network in like rooms. NFPA, UFC.

All panel boxes shall be “red” in color.

All associated panel boxes shall be keyed alike.

Detection devices that operate independent from fire alarm system are prohibited.

The Signal Line Circuit (SLC) shall be Class A and the performance capabilities under abnormal conditions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 12.

The Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) shall be Class A and the performance capabilities under abnormal conditions shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 12.

The Speaker Circuit shall be Class A and the performance capabilities under abnormal conditions and shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 Chapter 12, same as Notification Appliance Circuits.

Audio Amplifiers - Each amplifier shall be constantly supervised for any condition that could render the amplifier inoperable at its maximum output. Failure of any component shall cause automatic transfer to a designated backup amplifier and illumination of a visual amplifier trouble indicator on the control panel.

The fire alarm/mass notification system shall have the ability and means to provide up to 52 zone points to the Monaco transmitter. Programming shall be determined by Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate fire alarm and mass notification system zone points programming with a request to their COR who will then place the request with Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office. The contractor shall provide the zones when requesting unit numbers.

All administrative areas shall have both strobes and speakers with a minimum audio level of 70-dba or 15-dba above the normal ambient sound level or 5-dba above the peak sound level; whichever is greater; with a CIS score of 0.80.

All measurements are collected with all doors closed.

All sleeping rooms shall have both strobes and speakers. Provide a sound level of at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having duration of at least 60 seconds or a sound level of at least 75 dB, whichever is greater, measured at the pillow level in the occupy able area, using the A-weighted scale (DBA).

Maintenance Facilities

Where practical, ceiling mount all notification appliances giving consideration for vehicle type and height.

All fire/mass notification conductors shall be housed in “red” conduit. Junction (pull) boxes and covers shall be “red” in color.

Vertical and horizontal conduit and cables separation shall be a minimum 12-inches vertical and 48-inches horizontal separation in accordance with NFPA 72-2013.

Conductors shall go from device to device and appliance to appliance without splices.

Electrical wire nuts, crimped connectors or twisting of conductors are prohibited. UFC 3-600-01

Only solid copper conductors are authorized for installation. Stranded conductors may be installed between fire alarm panel and Monaco transmitter and shall include speakers.

All panels and associated equipment shall operate on the secondary power source for 72- hours in supervisory state and 15-minutes in alarm. It is the contractor responsibility to coordinate battery test with Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office. 60 minutes in MNS.

Smoke detectors shall be an addressable photoelectric type.

Locate smoke detectors a minimum of five feet away from air intake, diffusers, ceiling fans, and vapor and steam producing rooms or areas, such as bathrooms or kitchens.

Smoke detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm panel via the SLC loop.

Sleeping Rooms, dwelling units, and suite rooms shall have smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.

Provide smoke detectors with a sounder base that produces a minimum sound pressure of 75-dba measured at the pillow.

Provide signals for sleeping areas, they shall have a sound level of at least 15 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at least 60 seconds or a sound level of at least 75 dB, whichever is greater, measured at the pillow level in the occupy-able area, using the A-weighted scale (DBA).

If any barrier, such as a door, curtain, or retractable partition, is located between the notification appliance and the pillow, the sound pressure level shall be measured with the barrier placed between the appliance and the pillow.

Alarm activation shall annunciate at the fire alarm panel and be transmitted to the D21 Receiver via the Monaco transmitter.

Smoke detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm/mass notification system.

Smoke alarms that receive their operating power from the building electrical system are prohibited.

When emergency back-up generators are provided for the facility and the fire alarm/mass notification system with all its peripherals are connected to the back-up generator, the battery secondary power source maybe reduced to 72-hours in supervisory state and 60-minutes in alarm. It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate battery test with the Fire Prevention office through the COR, this applies to all buildings that have generators.

MASS NOTIFICATION MESSAGE (FEMALE VOICE)

Fire:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, a fire emergency has been reported in the building. While this is being verified, please leave the building by the nearest exit.”

(2 second pauses and repeats)

Bomb Threat:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, a bomb threat alert has been issued for this building. Please leave the building by the nearest exit.”

Intruder Alert:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, an intruder has been sighted in or around the building. Please report any suspicious activity.”

Active Shooter: Protect in place:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, a force protection threat has been issued for this area and lockdown procedures are in effect immediately.”(2 second pauses and repeats)

Terrorist Evacuation:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, an emergency has been reported in the building. Please leave the building using alternate exits. Do not use the main entry / exit. Do not use the main entry / exit.”

Carbon Monoxide Detection:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, Carbon Monoxide has been detected in the building. Please leave the building by the nearest exit. “

(2 second pauses and repeats.)

Weather:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, dangerous weather conditions have been reported for our area, please stand by for further instructions.”

System Test:

“May I have your attention please, May I have your attention please, this is a test of the Mass Notification

System, this is only a test.”

All Clear:

“May I have your attention please; the building emergency has ended. An all clear has been issued. Please resume normal activities.”

LOC buttons shall be labeled as follows:

Fire: (Clear/white strobes)

Bomb Threat: (Amber strobes)

Intruder Alert: (Amber strobes)

Active Shooter: (Amber strobes

Terrorist Evacuation: (Amber strobes)

Weather: (Amber strobes)

System Test: (Amber strobes)

All Clear: (Amber strobes)

REQUIREMENTS:

Button 1 will play the fire message and activate the clear strobes, but will not perform any other fire alarm control features as a normal fire alarm would.

Buttons 2 - 9 will play the respective MNS message and activate the amber strobes.

When the first button is pushed it shall have priority over any other sequential buttons pushed, regardless of message.

The microphone at the LOC will have priority over any prerecorded message button.

When activating or keying the microphone at the LOC or ACU, the amber strobes shall activate.

FACP (ACU) microphone shall take priority over the live voice from fire dispatch.

The LOC microphone shall take priority over the live voice message from fire dispatch.

The LOC microphone located by remote annunciator shall take priority over any other LOC microphone or the live voice message from fire dispatch or pre-recorded messages.

When an installation has more than one LOC, the LOC's shall be programmed to allow only one LOC to be available for page or messaging at a time. Once one LOC becomes active, all other LOC's will have an indication that the system is busy (Amber Busy Light) and cannot be used at that time. This is to avoid two messages being given at the same time. Also, it must be possible to override or lockout the LOC's from the Master Command Panel (in accordance with NFPA 72.)

INSTALLATION DRAWINGS OF RECORD

As-built drawings, at a minimum shall include the following information:

Drawing shall be to an indicated scale.

The 1:8 scale is the smallest acceptable scale.

Drawings shall show all conduit runs.

All conduits shall be illustrated as installed overlaid on a floor plan to scale.

Identify all cable circuits within each conduit and direction of travel from “B” side (output) side of the circuit to “A” side (return) side of the circuit.

Shall show Device and Appliance Locations.

Show all devices and detectors with addresses overlaid on a floor plan(s) to scale.

Show all notification appliances (strobes and speakers) with addresses and labels overlaid on a floor plan(s) to scale.

All floors plans shall be to scale with correct room numbers and nomenclatures.

Physically label each appliance (speaker and strobe) and devices as labeled on as-built drawings.

Labeling shall be on clear or white tape with black letters.

All symbols shall comply with NFPA 170.

Wiring Drawing

Show all external wiring connections inside all panels to include fire alarm control panel, notification appliance panels, audio control unit, transmitter, and etc.

Show wiring connections illustration for each device, appliance, module, etc. installed in the system. Example:

all incoming wiring connections on a smoke detector and or duct smoke detector, when a module is added to a panel it shall include all the wiring connections between the module and the panel.

Point to Point Wiring Diagram The point to point wiring diagram illustrates the exact wiring connections between device to device, appliance to appliance, panel to device and appliance, panel to panel, and etc.

All drawings and diagrams shall illustrate exactly the structure and the installation of the system.

Each drawing shall have the signature and certification number of the Fire Protection Engineer or NICET level IV technician.

All symbols shall conform to NFPA 170 Standard Symbols.

A complete accurate set of as-built drawings, preliminary test results, and installation, owner, and maintenance manuals are required to perform initial fire alarm and mass notification acceptance test. It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate and provide these documents to the Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office Section 7 days prior to test date.

Manuals and information shall include:

Installation manual

Operation manual

Maintenance manual

Troubleshooting information

Program instruction

Battery calculations

All drawings on CD shall be placed in the Document Cabinet

One complete hard copy set of accurate as-built drawings

All individuals involved in the design, installation, programming, and testing of the system shall certify all drawings, manuals, and test results are accurate.

Preliminary test results

Inspection and testing results document shall include:

Copy of Certification of persons responsible in the design, installation, programming, and testing of the system.

Copy of Certificate of Calibration for each piece of test equipment.

Record of Completion.

PRELIMINARY TEST

To obtain a unit number for the Alarm System send notification to COE with a list of zones and request for a unit number. A request will be placed to Fort Irwin’s alarm technician and a unit number will then be provided.

Perform and record all test results and what is required by all applicable codes and manufacturer to include but not limited to NFPA, UFC 3-600-01, UFC 4-010-01, UFC 4-021-01, UFGS 28-31-76 (13859), and applicable codes and standards except as modified herein.

All as-built drawings, manuals and information, and preliminary test results shall be provided to Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office seven days before Final Test and Inspection to be witnessed by this office.

PRE FINAL INSPECTION PROCESS:

Notify the COE or DPW, they in turn will notify Fire Prevention Division for a Pre-final inspection. A report will be completed and sent to the COE within 72 hours after inspection. (All pull boxes shall be left accessible for inspection.)

FINAL INSPECTION PROCESS:

All new construction and renovations shall have a final fire, life, and safety inspection near the completion of the project. All fire, life and safety equipment shall be returned to the building prior to all final inspections.

ALARM / MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

Notify the COE or DPW, they in turn will notify Fire Prevention for a Pre-final inspection. A report will be completed and sent to the COR or DPW within 72 hours after inspection.

A minimum (5) days notification is required for Final Alarm & MNS acceptance testing. Contractors will notify the

COE or DPW, who then will send a request to Fire Prevention. This testing will be done on the final day of the 72-hour battery draw down test. (Preferably on Fridays for the 72-hour battery draw down and on Mondays the testing will continue) if the battery test fails, the test will end until proper batteries are obtained.

It is recommended prior to the 72-hour battery draw down testing that all control panels, devices and equipment shall be energized a minimum of one week.

HYDROSTATIC FINAL

A minimum three (3) day notification for Hydrostatic testing is required. Contractors will notify the COE or DPW who then will send a request to Fire Prevention. (Preferably on Fridays or Mondays)

System shall be pressurized in the presence of Fire Inspector(s).

ELECTROMAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS

Where indicated on drawings, provide magnetic fire door hold open devices. The electromagnetic holding devices shall be designed to operate on 24-Volts Direct Current and require not more than 3-watts of power to develop 25-psi of holding force.

Under normal conditions, the magnetic device shall attract and hold the doors open.

The initiation of any fire alarm shall cause the release of the electromagnetic door holding device permitting the door to be closed by the door closer. Operation shall be fail safe with no moving parts. Electromagnetic door hold-open devices shall not be required to be held open during building power failure. The device shall be UL listed based on UL 228 tests.

MONACO TRANSMITTER

Install Monaco BTX-M transceiver with the associated hardwire and components for fire and mass notification.

Install a Monaco transceiver for each facility.

Contractor shall provide adequate size transmitter and associated components to accommodate required zones.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to coordinate fire alarm and mass notification system zone points programming with Fort Irwin Fire Prevention office.

The transceiver shall operate for a minimum of 72-hours plus 15-minutes on secondary (battery) power source.

Transmitter shall be tested at the same time fire alarm system is tested.

When the Monaco transmitter is connected to an emergency back-up generator, then the secondary (battery) power source may be reduced to 24-hours in the non-alarm (supervisory) state and 15-minutes in alarm.

KNOX BOX

Knox Box shall be required for all new construction. Applications are available at the Fort Irwin Fire Prevention Office.

Knox Box manufactured by “The Knox Company”. Install the vault in accordance with the manufacturer directions with top of box between 66-72 inches from finish grade.

The vault shall be dark bronze and recess mounted on the exterior wall near the main entrance or near the closest door that leads to the fire alarm/mass notification panels of each building.

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Install portable dry chemical (Class ABC) fire extinguishers in accordance with all applicable NFPA and UFC criteria including the manufacturer recommendations.

Provide ten-pound portable dry chemical fire extinguishers with flush or semi-mounted approved cabinets in accordance with NFPA 10 and UFC 3-600-01.

Fire extinguishers shall be red; fire extinguisher cabinets shall be red with recessed cabinets having rounded corners in accordance with UFC.

Install fire extinguishers along the path of egress in clear view. Where visual obstructions cannot be avoided, provide signage to indicate the extinguisher location.

Provide minimum two-liter size Class K wet chemical portable fire extinguishers mounted in recessed or semi-recessed cabinets in all commercial and kitchenette cooking areas within 30 ft. of deep fat fryers.

Provide minimum ten-pound Class ABC portable fire extinguishers mounted in recessed or semi-recess cabinets in commercial and kitchenette cooking areas for fires other than cooking fires.

Install all portable fire extinguishers with the top of the fire extinguisher 42-inches from the finished floor.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

Install smoke detectors, dampers, doors, and other equipment in accordance with NFPA 72, 90A, UFC 4-010-01, UFC 4-021-01, UFC 3-410-01FA and manufacturer recommendations and specifications and all other applicable codes and/or standards except as modified herein.

Install smoke detectors listed for use in air distribution systems shall be located as follows:

Downstream of the air filters and ahead of any branch connections in air supply systems having a capacity equal to or greater than 2000-CFM’s.

Prior to the connection to a common return and prior to any recirculation or fresh air inlet connection in air systems having a capacity equal to or greater than 15,000-CFM’s.

At each story prior to the connection to a common return and prior to any recirculation or fresh air inlet connection in air systems having a capacity equal to or greater than 15,000-CFM’s and serving more than one story.

Duct smoke detectors shall be furnished by the fire alarm company.

Hardwire all duct smoke detectors to the air handler unit that the duct detector is monitoring.

Where duct smoke detectors are installed in concealed locations, more than 10-feet above the finish floor or in arrangement where the detector’s alarm or supervisory indicator is not visible to responding personnel, provide the detector with remote indicator and test switch in location acceptable to AHJ.

Shut down all HVAC units on any fire alarm utilizing the hardwired duct smoke detector, the HVAC computer program and required manual shut down, regardless of size; and/or distributes outside air within a facility.

Provide smoke detection in room(s) and or areas where air handler unit(s) less than 2000-cfm’s are located.

Smoke detection activation shall shut-down all air handler units located within that room or area. Detection activation shall not activate the building general evacuation notification appliances; however, it shall generate a special supervisory alarm that is transmitted to Central Station.

"Emergency HVAC Shut Down” Switch

Shut down all HVAC units that distributes outside air or just move air within a facility when “Emergency HVAC

Shut Down” switch is activated.

When an “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switch is activated, HVAC shut down shall be accomplished through the fire alarm panel program; changing the state of a programmable relay connected to each individual air handler unit that shall shut down each air handler unit until “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switch is returned to its normal position.

“Emergency HVAC Shut Down switch shall be located inside the ACU and inside every LOC regardless of LOC location.

A separate “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switch located outside of ACU or LOC shall not delete the requirement of having an “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switch within the ACU or each LOC.

A programmable relay shall be installed at each air handler unit to shut down each air handler unit when required during a fire event or when “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switches are activated.

Provide all outside air intakes, relief air and exhaust openings with low leakage damper that are automatically closed when an Emergency HVAC Shut Down switch is activated.

Provide a programmable relay for each low leakage damper that shall cause low leakage damper to automatically close when Emergency HVAC Shut Down switch is activated.

Provide a programmable relay to shut down each air handler unit associated with each low leakage damper when low leakage dampers are required to close.

Close all required dampers in accordance with UFC 4-010-01 when “Emergency HVAC Shut Down” switch is activated.

ELEVATOR HOIST WAYS AND MACHINE ROOMS

Install all types of elevators in accordance with ASME A17-1, NFPA, UFC’S, UFGS, and all applicable codes and standards except as modified herein.

All hoist ways and machine rooms will be 2-hour fire rated.

When sprinklers are required to be installed in elevator machine room and hoist way (in accordance with UFC 3-600-01) provide heat detector within 2-feet of sprinklers.

Heat detector shall have both a lower temperature rating and a higher sensitivity as compared to sprinklers.

Heat detectors shall activate prior to sprinkler activation and shut down elevator power.

Program a time delay equal to the amount of time for the elevator to travel from the top of the hoist way to the lowest recall level before activation of the power shunt trip in conjunction with heat detector activation.

Water flow or pressure switch shall shut down elevator power immediately upon activation. The use of devices with time delay switches or time delay capability shall not be permitted.

Hardwire water flow or pressure switch directly to elevator shunt trip breaker that is responsible to shut down elevator power.

EMERGENCY LIGHTING

Install emergency lighting in accordance with NFPA 101, UFC 3-600-01, and all applicable codes except as modified herein.

Provide emergency lighting in all windowless locations to include but not limited to restrooms, mechanical rooms, and elevator machine rooms.

Provide exterior emergency/egress lighting, with backup power to illuminate the pathway to public way.

Install emergency lighting in all facilities regardless of occupancy.

Emergency branch circuits shall be specified as “emergency use only” NFPA 70 700.15

EXIT SIGNAGE (Means of Egress)

Provide Exit signs and Directional signs in accordance with NFPA 101, UFC 3-600-01, and all applicable codes and standards except as modified herein.

Install Exit signs at main exterior exit doors that are readily visible from any direction of exit access.

Install Exit signs at all exit access and exterior doors leading to public way.

Provide Directional signs showing the direction of travel to nearest exit where the direction of travel to reach the main exit is not apparent.

Emergency branch circuits shall be specified as emergency use only NFPA 70 700.15

ATTIC ACCESS

Provide attic access in accordance with UFC 3-600-01 and International Building Code (IBC) and all applicable codes and standards except as modified herein.

Must have 30" or more of head clearance at point of access into attic space.

Access Hatch not less 20" by 30" in size

Access Hatch must be 2-hour fire rated, self-closing and self-latching with propped opening position and it can open up or down.

ROOF ACCESS

Provide roof access in accordance with UFC 3-600-01, International Building Code (IBC), and all applicable codes and standards except as modified herein.

Roof shall have handrails on at least one side. At least one handrail shall extend at least 34 inches above the roof surface. Such handrail may be attached to the underside of the operable hatch so that it is in the correct position for handrails when the hatch is in the open position, or it may be secured to the roof or other construction. Minor breaks in the continuity of the handrail are permitted; handrail sections must be generally aligned.

The curb at the roof opening for the roof hatch on the side where the stairs emerge from the interior shall extend above the roof surface no more than nine inches, the curb at the roof hatch on other sides of the hatch shall not exceed 24 inches above the roof surface, and the maximum height of any portion of the hatch in a closed position shall not exceed 36 inches above the roof surface.

The rise and run of stairs to the roof shall meet code requirements.

The width of a stairway to a roof and the clear width of a roof hatch in its open position shall be not less than 32 inches. Handrails, lifting mechanisms and other equipment may encroach into the required width up to 1 1/2" when the roof hatch is in a fully open position.

Stairways with roof hatches that do not meet these requirements must be labeled as "NO ROOF ACCESS".

STAIRS

Stairs and handrails shall comply with NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

DOORS

Doors and self-closure appliances shall comply with NFPA 101, NFPA 80, UFC 3-600-01, and applicable codes and standards

FIRE SAFETY SYMBOLS

Symbols used on all shop and as-built drawings shall comply with NFPA 170

LIFE SAFETY PLAN

Provide Life Safety Plans to scale to include:

a. Means of egress.

b. EXIT and directional exit signs.

c. Fire extinguishers to include cabinets and extinguisher type and size.

OUTDOOR STORAGE, PARKING, AND LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS

Provide fire hydrants spaced at 300 feet maximum intervals around the perimeter. Provide additional hydrants to protect facilities within the perimeter according to UFC 3-600-01.

All fire supply and potable water tanks shall have a connection device and valves to allow for filling fire apparatus from the tanks to be used in the event of a natural disaster.

FIRE PREVENTION AND INSPECTION CONTACT INFORMATION

Fort Irwin Fire Prevention Chief:

Kevin Murphy

760-380-4351

Fort Irwin Fire Department PO Box 105057 Fort Irwin, CA 92310 kevin.murphy@aptim.com.com

PLANS REVIEW:

Almeda Hall

Fire Prevention Specialist III 760-380-6843

Fort Irwin Fire Department PO Box 105057 Fort Irwin, CA 92310 almeda.hall@aptim.com

Appendix A

Fort Irwin Fire Department Army National Training Center

Post Office Box 105057 Telephone (760) 380-6844

Fort Irwin, California 92310 Fax (760) 380-6854

Certificate of Occupancy

Fire Sprinkler System: System Type:

N/A( ) Required( ) Non Required( ) Dry System( ) Wet System( ) Deluge System( ) ANSUL( )

Location:

Fire Alarm System : ( ) Class A ( ) Class B ( ) Mass Notification System Class A ( )

Location:

Fire Extinguisher In Place ( ) Emergency Lighting ( ) Illuminated Exit Signs

Hazard Classification:

Storage Height:

Aisle Width:

Sprinkler System Demand @ Base of Riser

Standpipe System Demand @ Base of Riser

Stipulations, Conditions, Variances:

This Certificate represents an approval that is valid only when the building and its facilities are used as stated and is conditional upon all building systems being maintained and tested in accordance with the Fort Irwin Fire Protection

Design Guide and all current Codes that apply.

Fire Prevention Representative________________________________ Date:_______________________

COR Representative________________________________________ Date:________________________

Appendix A

Version: FIFD 2017-08-12(1)

Address: Approved As:

Bldg. Manager: Pre Existing Condition No Change: ( )

Phone #: New Structure: ( )

Email: Renovation: ( )

Construction Type: Sq. Ft. Floors: Change of Occupancy: ( )

Temporary Occupancy : ( )

Use Group: Occupancy Description:

Primary:

Accessory:

Accessory:

Mixed Uses:

Appendix B

Fort Irwin Fire Department Army National Training Center

Post Office Box 105057 Telephone (760) 380-6844

Fort Irwin, California, 92310 Fax (760) 380-6854

APPLICATION FOR FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN REVIEW

1. Name of building: ___________________________________ Bldg. #_________ Permit #_________

2. Provide a…