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Ohio Army National Guard Regional Training Institute 6 April 2009 Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) – Columbus, Ohio Solicitation Number W91364-09-B-0004

LIGHTNING PROTECTION 13100 - 1

SECTION 13100 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes lightning protection for buildings.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. LPI: Lightning Protection Institute.

B. NRTL: National recognized testing laboratory.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For air terminals and mounting accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail lightning protection system, including air-terminal locations, conductor routing and connections, and bonding and grounding provisions. Include indications for use of raceway, data on how concealment requirements will be met, and calculations required by NFPA 780 for bonding of grounded and isolated metal bodies.

C. Qualification data for firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include data on listing or certification by an NRTL or LPI.

D. Field inspection reports indicating compliance with specified requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who is an NRTL or who is certified by LPI as a Master Installer/Designer.

B. Listing and Labeling: As defined in NFPA 780, "Definitions" Article.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of lightning protection with installation of other building systems and components, including electrical wiring, supporting structures and building materials, metal bodies requiring bonding to lightning protection components, and building finishes.

B. Coordinate installation of air terminals attached to roof systems with roofing manufacturer and Installer.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Automatic Lightning Protection.

2. ERICO International Corporation.

3. Harger Lightning Protection, Inc.

4. Heary Bros. Lightning Protection Co. Inc.

5. Independent Protection Co.

6. Robbins Lightning Inc.

7. Thompson Lightning Protection, Inc.

2.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Comply with UL 96.

B. Roof-Mounting Air Terminals: NFPA Class I, aluminum or copper, solid, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Ground Rods: Comply with Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding" and with standards referenced in this Section.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install lightning protection components and systems according to UL 96A and NFPA 780.

B. Install conductors with direct paths from air terminals to ground connections. Avoid sharp bends and narrow loops.

C. Conceal the following conductors:

1. System conductors.

2. Down conductors.

3. Interior conductors.

4. Conductors within normal view from exterior locations at grade within 200 feet of building.

5. Notify Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of inspection before concealing lightning protection components.

D. Cable Connections: Use approved exothermic-welded connections for all conductor splices and connections between conductors and other components, except those above single-ply membrane roofing.

E. Bond extremities of vertical metal bodies exceeding 60 feet in length to lightning protection components.

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3.2 CORROSION PROTECTION

A. Do not combine materials that can form an electrolytic couple that will accelerate corrosion in the presence of moisture unless moisture is permanently excluded from junction of such materials.

B. Use conductors with protective coatings where conditions would cause deterioration or corrosion of conductors.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. UL Inspection: Provide inspections as required to obtain a UL Master Label for system.

END OF SECTION 13100

LIGHTING CONTROLS 13845 - 1

SECTION 13845 - LIGHTING CONTROLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes lighting controls with relays and control module.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or for remote-control, signaling and power-limited circuits.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For control modules, power distribution components, automatic switches, manual switches and plates, and conductors and cables.

B. Shop Drawings: Detail assemblies of standard components, custom assembled for specific application on this Project.

1. Outline Drawings: Indicate dimensions, weights, arrangement of components, and clearance and access requirements.

2. Block Diagram: Show interconnections between components specified in this Section and devices furnished with power distribution system components. Indicate data communication paths and identify networks, data buses, data gateways, concentrators, and other devices to be used. Describe characteristics of network and other data communication lines.

3. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Coordinate nomenclature and presentation with a block diagram.

C. Field quality-control test reports.

D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For lighting controls to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain lighting control module and power distribution components through one source from a single manufacturer.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

C. Comply with 47 CFR, Subparts A and B, for Class A digital devices.

D. Comply with NFPA 70.

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1.5 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate lighting control components to form an integrated interconnection of compatible components.

1. Match components and interconnections for optimum performance of lighting control functions.

1.6 EXTRA MATERIALS

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

1. Electrically Held Relays: Equal to 1 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 10 relays.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Wattstopper LI series lighting control panels, AS-100 automatic switches, and associated equipment or a comparable product by one of the following:

1. Intelligent Lighting Controls, Inc.

2. Leviton Mfg. Company Inc.

3. Lighting Control & Design, Inc.

4. Lithonia Lighting; Acuity Lighting Group, Inc.

5. Lutron Electronics Company, Inc.

B. Non-Basis-of-Design Product: If Contractor selects other than Wattstopper products, Contractor shall provide all control devices and interconnecting wiring to provide a fully functional system.

2.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Expandability: System shall be capable of increasing the number of control functions in the future by 25 percent of current capacity; to include equipment ratings, housing capacities, spare relays, terminals, number of conductors in control cables, and control software.

B. Performance Requirements: Manual switch, an internal timing and control unit, and external sensors or other control signal sources sends a signal to programmable-system control module that processes the signal according to its programming and routes an open or close command to one or more relays in the power-supply circuits to groups of lighting fixtures or other loads.

2.3 CONTROL MODULE

A. Control Module Description: Comply with UL 508; microprocessor-based, programmable, control unit; mounted in preassembled, modular relay panel. Low-voltage-controlled, latching-type, single-pole lighting circuit relays shall be prime output circuit devices. Where indicated, a

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limited number of digital or analog, low-voltage control-circuit outputs shall be supported by control unit and circuit boards associated with relays. Control units shall be capable of receiving inputs from sensors and other sources. Line-voltage components and wiring shall be separated from low-voltage components and wiring by barriers. Control module shall be locally programmable.

2.4 POWER DISTRIBUTION COMPONENTS

A. Modular Relay Panel: Comply with UL 508 and UL 916; factory assembled with modular single-pole relays, power supplies, and accessory components required for specified performance.

1. Cabinet: Steel with hinged, locking door.

a. Barriers separate low-voltage and line-voltage components.

b. Directory: Mounted on back of door. Identifies each relay as to load groups controlled and each programmed pilot device if any.

c. Control Power Supply: Transformer and full-wave rectifier with filtered dc output.

2. Single-Pole Relays: Mechanically held unless otherwise indicated; split-coil, momentary-pulsed type.

a. Low-Voltage Leads: Plug connector to the connector strip in cabinet and pilot light power where indicated.

b. Rated Capacity (Mounted in Relay Panel): 20 A, 125-V ac for tungsten filaments;

20 A, 277-V ac for ballasts.

c. Endurance: 50,000 cycles at rated capacity.

d. Mounting: Provision for easy removal and installation in relay cabinet.

B. Line-Voltage Surge Suppression: Factory installed as an integral part of 120- and 277-V ac, solid-state control panels.

2.5 MANUAL SWITCHES AND PLATES

A. Push-Button Switches: Modular, momentary-contact, low-voltage type.

1. Match color specified in Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices."

2. Integral LED pilot light to indicate when circuit is on.

B. Manual, Maintained Contact, Full- or Low-Voltage Switch: Comply with Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices."

C. Wall-Box Dimmers: Comply with Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices."

D. Wall Plates: Single and multigang plates as specified in Division 16 Section "Wiring Devices."

2.6 AUTOMATIC SWITCHES

A. The automatic control switches shall be a push button wall switch capable of on/off manual operation and shall also be capable of receiving automatic control signals through interrupting power to the circuit feeding the switches and loads.

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B. All automatic control signals to the switches shall be sent over the circuit wires feeding power to the switches and loads. No additional control wiring to the switches shall be required to provide automatic signaling.

C. Control switches shall mount in a standard single gang or multi-gang wall box and shall fit behind a decorator style face plate. Switch and faceplate shall be white in color.

D. The control switches shall not protrude more than 1/8” from the wall and should blend in aesthetically.

E. Control switches shall have no minimum load requirement and shall be capable of switching from 0 to 1300 Watt fluorescent @ 120 VAC, 60Hz, and a 0-3000 Watt fluorescent @ 277 VAC, 60 Hz.

F. Control switches shall use an air gap relay for switching ballast, tungsten, general use and shall be compatible with all electronic ballasts and HID loads.

G. Control switches shall be capable of 3-way, 4-way, or multi-way switching.

H. Self-adjusting zero cross switching technology shall be used to protect from the effects of high inrush current and to increase switch/relay operation life.

I. Control switches shall have user adjustable settings for occupancy sensor/control panel operating mode, enable/disable audible beep, and enable/disable command on feature.

Settings shall be made using the switch push button and configuration LEDs and shall not require the removal of the switch faceplate.

J. Lighting control panel operation shall include the capability of automatically shutting switches off, turning switches on, and delaying switches off.

K. When the control switch is used with an occupancy sensor, it shall provide manual on/off control from the push button and automatic shut off based on occupancy. When occupancy is not detected and the sensor’s time delay has expired, the lights shall turn off. If occupancy is detected within 15 seconds of this shut off, the switch shall turn the lights back on. Otherwise, lights will remain off until the switch is manually turned on.

L. Delay off operation shall provide a one or two second warning blink followed by a five minute delay time period before shutting off the lights. During the delay off period, the locator LED shall blink and, if enabled, an audible warning beep shall sound each minute for the first four minutes and each five seconds during the last minute of the delay time period. The delayed shut off may be canceled by pressing the front push button.

M. The switches shall not require a neutral connection.

N. Control switches shall be UL listed.

2.7 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Power Wiring to Supply Side of Class 2 Power Source: Not smaller than No. 12 AWG, complying with Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables."

B. Classes 2 and 3 Control Cables: Multiconductor cable with copper conductors not smaller than No. 18 AWG, complying with Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables."

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C. Class 1 Control Cables: Multiconductor cable with copper conductors not smaller than No. 14 AWG, complying with Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables."

D. Digital and Multiplexed Signal Cables: Unshielded, twisted-pair cable with copper conductors, complying with TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Category 6 for horizontal copper cable and with Division 16 Section "Voice and Data Communication Cabling."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WIRING INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Wiring Method: Install wiring in raceways. Comply with Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables." Minimum conduit size shall be 1/2 inch (13 mm).

C. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points. Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors according to conductor manufacturer's written instructions.

D. Size conductors according to lighting control device manufacturer's written instructions, unless otherwise indicated.

E. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Make connections only on numbered terminal strips in terminal cabinets, equipment enclosures, and in junction, pull, and outlet boxes.

F. Identify components and power and control wiring according to Division 16 Section "Electrical Identification."

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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

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

1. Test for circuit continuity.

2. Verify that the control module features are operational.

3. Check operation of local override controls.

4. Test system diagnostics by simulating improper operation of several components selected by Contractor.

3.3 ADJUSTING

A. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within 12 months of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting sensors and to assist Government's personnel in making program changes to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to one visit to Project during other than normal occupancy hours for this purpose.

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END OF SECTION 13845

INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM 13854 - 1

SECTION 13854 – INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI S3.2 (1989; R 1999) Method for Measuring the Intelligibility of Speech Over Communication Systems (ASA 85)

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME A17.1 (2007) Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM P7825 (2005) Approval Guide

FM P7825a (2005) Approval Guide Fire Protection

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C62.41.1 (2002) IEEE Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits

IEEE C62.41.2 (2002) IEEE Recommended Practice on Characterization of Surges in Low-voltage (1000V and Less) AC Power Circuits

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)

IEC 60268-16 (2003) Sound System Equipment - Part 16: Objective Rating Of Speech Intelligibility By Speech Transmission Index

IEC 60849 (1998) Sound Systems For Emergency Purposes

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 101 (2005; Errata 2006; TIA 2006; TIA 2006) Life Safety Code, 2006 Edition

NFPA 170 (2005) Fire Safety Symbols

NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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NFPA 70 (2008) National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 (2006) National Fire Alarm Code

NFPA 90A (2002; Errata 2003; Errata 2005) Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

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 1480 (2003; Rev thru Dec 2006); Standard for Safety Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency, and Commercial and Professional Use

UL 1638 (2001; Rev thru Nov 2003) Visual Signaling Appliances - Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling

UL 1971 (2002; Rev thru May 2006) Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired

UL 2017 (2000; Rev thru Aug 2005) Standard for Safety for General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems

UL 228 (2006) Door Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral Smoke Detectors

UL 268 (2006) Standard for Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm Signaling Systems

UL 268A (1998; Rev thru Apr 2006) Smoke Detectors for Duct Application

UL 464 (2003; Rev thru Oct 2003) Standard for Audible Signal Appliances

UL 521 (1999; Rev thru Jul 2005) Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

UL 864 (2003; Rev thru May 2007) Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems

UL Electrical Construction (2007) Electrical Construction Equipment Directory

UL Fire Prot Dir (2007) Fire Protection Equipment Directory

1.2 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted:

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Shop Drawings

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

Wiring Diagrams

Provide point-to-point wiring diagrams showing the points of connection and terminals used for electrical field connections in the system, including interconnections between the equipment or systems that are supervised or controlled by the system. Diagrams shall show connections from field devices to the FACP and remote fire alarm control units, initiating circuits, switches, relays and terminals.

Provide complete riser diagrams indicating the wiring sequence of devices and their connec-tions to the control equipment. Include a color code schedule for the wiring. Include floor plans showing the locations of devices and equipment.

System Layout

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

Product Data

Fire alarm control panel (FACP)

Mass Notification Control Panel (FMCP)

Local Operating Console (LOC)

Manual stations

Batteries

Battery chargers

Smoke sensors

Wiring and cable

Notification appliances

Amplifiers

Tone generators

Digitalized voice generators

Waterflow detectors

Tamper switches

Radio transmitter

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Design Data

Battery power

Provide battery calculations as required in paragraph Battery Power Calculations.

Test Reports

Field Quality Control test reports

Testing Procedures

Smoke sensor testing procedures

Certificates

Installer Qualifications

Manufacturer’s Field Reports

Mass Notification System

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

Operation and Maintenance Data

Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Instructions

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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

Equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection, and testing shall be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of NFPA 72, IEC 60849, IEC 60268-16, except as modified herein. The system layout on the drawings show the intent of coverage and are shown in suggested locations. Final quantity, system layout, and coordination is the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

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

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

3. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Control Panel (FACP/FMCP): A master control panel having the features of a fire alarm and mass notification control unit and fire alarm and mass notification control units are interconnected.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Equipment and devices shall be compatible and operable with existing station fire alarm system and shall not impair reliability or operational functions of existing supervising station fire alarm system. The supervising equipment is existing and consists of the following brands: Monaco.

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

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

1. Requirements for Fire Protection Service - Equipment and material shall have been tested by UL and listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by FM and listed in FM P7825.

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

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

3. Testing Services or Laboratories - Fire alarm and fire detection equipment shall be constructed in accordance with UL Fire Prot Dir, UL Electrical Construction, or FM P7825a.

D. Standard Products - Provide materials, equipment, and devices that have been tested by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as UL or FM, and listed or approved for fire protection service when so required by NFPA 72 or this specification. 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 for at least two years prior to bid opening.

E. Modification of References –

1. 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.

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

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1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

1.6 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (O&M INSTRUCTIONS)

A. System and System Equipment - The Interior Fire Alarm And Mass Notification System Operation and Maintenance Instructions shall include:

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

2. 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.

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

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

5. 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

1.7 KEYS

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 General Product Requirement

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

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2.2 SYSTEM OPERATION

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

The system may be placed in the alert mode by local microphones or remotely from authorized locations/users.

1. Alarm Initiating Devices - Alarm initiating devices shall be connected to signaling line circuits (SLC), Style 6 and installed in accordance with NFPA 72. Alarm notification appliances shall be connected to notification appliance circuits (NAC) Voice Notification System, Style Z in accordance with NFPA 72. The system shall operate in the alarm mode upon actuation of any alarm initiating device. The system shall remain in the alarm mode until initiating device(s) are reset and the fire alarm control panel is manually reset and restored to normal. Audible and visual appliances and systems shall comply with NFPA 72. Fire alarm system/mass notification system components requiring power, except for the control panel power supply, shall operate on 24 Volts dc.

2. Functions and Operating Features: The system shall provide the following functions and operating features:

a. The FACP/FMCP and fire alarm and mass notification control units, shall provide power, annunciation, supervision, and control for the system. Addressable systems shall be microcomputer (microprocessor and microcomputer) based with a minimum word size of eight bits with sufficient memory to perform as specified.

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

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

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

e. Provide an audible and visual trouble signal to activate upon a single break or open condition, or ground fault. The trouble signal shall also operate upon loss of primary power (AC) supply, absence of a battery supply, low battery voltage, or removal of alarm or supervisory panel modules. Provide a trouble alarm silence feature that shall silence the audible trouble signal, without affecting the visual indicator. After the system returns to normal operating conditions, the trouble signal shall again sound until the trouble is acknowledged.

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

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

h. Provide program capability via switches in a locked portion of the FACP to bypass the automatic notification appliance circuits, fire reporting system and air handler shutdown features. Operation of this programming shall indicate this action on the FACP display.

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

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

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

Programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(FACP).

3) Continuous actuation of all alarm notification appliances.

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

5) Recording of the event electronically in the history log of the fire control system unit.

6) 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.

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

1) Visual indication of the device operated on the FACP, and sound the audible alarm at the respective panel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.3 SYSTEM MONITORING

A. Valves - Valve affecting the operation of a fire protection system shall be electrically monitored to ensure proper position. This will include automatic sprinkler control valves, standpipe control valves, supervision switches, and valves at backflow preventers. Excluded are exterior PIV valves which are not monitored but will be padlocked by the fire department.

2.4 MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FUNCTIONS

A. Notification Appliance Network - The notification appliance network consists of audio speakers located to provide intelligible instructions at areas as indicated on the drawings. The Mass Notification System announcements shall take priority over all other function of the system

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including the audible and visual output of the fire alarm system in a normal or alarm state. All fire alarm system functions shall continue in an alarm state except for the output signals of the audible and visual notification appliances.

B. Strobes – Strobes are also provided to alert hearing-impaired occupants.

2.5 VOICE NOTIFICATION

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

2.6 OVERVOLTAGE AND SURGE PROTECTION

A. Signaling Line Circuit Surge Protection - For systems having circuits located outdoors, communications equipment shall be protected against surges induced on any signaling line circuit and shall comply with the applicable requirements of IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2.

Cables and conductors, that serve as communications links, shall have surge protection circuits installed at each end that meet the following waveform(s):

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

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

B. Sensor Wiring Surge Protection - Digital and analog inputs and outputs shall be protected against surges induced by sensor wiring installed outdoors and as shown. The inputs and outputs shall be tested with the following waveform:

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

2.7 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICES

A. The initiating device being monitored shall be configured as a Style D initiating device circuits.

The system shall be capable of defining any module as an alarm module and report alarm trouble, loss of polling, or as a supervisory module, and reporting supervisory short, supervisory open or loss of polling such as water flow switches, valve supervisory switches, relays for output function actuation, etc. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The monitor module shall provide address setting means compatible with the control panel’s SLC supervision and store internal identifying code. Monitor module shall contain an integral LED that flashes each time the monitor module is polled. Pull stations with a monitor module in a common back box are not required to have an LED.

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2.8 ADDRESSABLE CONTROL MODULES

A. 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 initiate elevator fire service. The module shall be UL or FM listed as compatible with the control panel. The indicating device or the external load being controlled shall be configured as a Style Y notification appliance circuit. The system shall be capable of supervising, audible, visual; and dry contact circuits. The control module shall have both 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 module shall 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. Control modules shall be located in environmental areas that reflect the conditions to which they are listed.

2.9 ISOLATION MODULES

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

2.10 SMOKE SENSORS

A. Photoelectric Smoke Sensors – Provide addressable photoelectric smoke sensors as follows:

1. 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.

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

3. 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.

4. Provide twist lock bases for the sensors. The sensors shall maintain contact with their bases without the use of springs. Provide companion mounting base with screw terminals for each conductor. Terminate field wiring on the screw terminals. The sensor shall have a visual indicator to show actuation.

5. 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 24VDC system.

6. An Operator at the control panel, having a proper access level, shal have the capability to manually access the following information for each initiating device: Primary status;

Device type; Present average value; Present sensitivity selected; Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc).

B. Duct Smoke Sensors - Duct-mounted photoelectric smoke detectors shall be furnished and installed where indicated and in accordance with <RID>NFPA 90A</RID>. Units shall consist of a smoke detector as specified in paragraph Photoelectric Detectors, mounted in a special housing fitted with duct sampling tubes. Detector circuitry shall be mounted in a metallic enclosure exterior to the duct. Detectors shall have a manual reset. Detectors shall be rated for air velocities indicated. Detectors shall be powered from the fire alarm panel. Sampling tubes shall run the full width of the duct. The duct detector package shall conform to the

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requirements of NFPA 90A, UL 268A, and shall be UL listed for use in air-handling systems.

The control functions, operation, reset, and bypass shall be controlled from the fire alarm control panel. Lights to indicate the operation and alarm condition; and the test and reset buttons shall be visible and accessible with the unit installed and the cover in place. Detectors mounted above 6 feet and those mounted below 6 feet that cannot be easily accessed while standing on the floor, shall be provided with a remote detector indicator panel containing test and reset switches. Remote lamps and switches as well as the affected fan units shall be properly identified in etched plastic placards. Detectors shall provide for control of auxiliary contacts that provide control, interlock, and shutdown functions. 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.

C. Single Station Smoke Sensors – Comply with UL 217; suitable for NFPA 101, residential occupancies; operating at 120VAC.

1. Auxiliary relay with one form C dry contact rated 0.5A.

2. Audible Notification Appliance: Pieezoelectric sounder rated 90 dBA at 10 feet according to UL 464.

3. Visible Notification Device: 177-cd strobe.

4. Test switch.

5. Plug module unit with fixed base.

6. Self restoring after activation

7. LED power on indicator.

2.11 ELECTRIC POWER

A. Primary Power – Power shall be 120 VAC service for the FACP from the emergency AC service.

2.12 EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

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

1. Provide sealed, maintenance-free, lead-calcium or sealed lead acid batteries as the source for emergency power to the FACP. 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.

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

2) Battery Power Calculations - Verify that battery capacity exceeds supervisory and alarm power requirements.

a) Substantiate the battery calculations for alarm, alert, and supervisory power requirements. Ampere-hour requirements for each system component and each panel component, and the battery-recharging period shall be included.

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

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

2. 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

B. Battery Chargers - Provide a solid state, fully automatic, variable charging rate battery charger.

The charger shall be capable of providing 150 percent of the connected system load and shall maintain the batteries at full charge. In the event the batteries are fully discharged (18 Volts dc), the charger shall recharge the batteries back to 95 percent of full charge within 48 hours.

Provide pilot light to indicate when batteries are manually placed on a high rate of charge as part of the unit assembly if a high rate switch is provided.

2.13 FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION CONTROL PANELS

A. Provide complete control panels fully enclosed in a lockable steel enclosure 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 enclosures shall match exactly. 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.

Visual indication of alarm, supervisory, or trouble initiation on the fire alarm control panel shall be by liquid crystal display or similar means with a minimum of 80 characters, that at least 32 are field changeable. The MNS Control panel shall have the capability of temporarily deactivate the fire alarm audible notification appliances while delivering voice messages. Provide conductor integrity monitoring for strobe, display, temporary deactivation of fire alarm audible notification appliances and speaker wiring. Provide secure operator console for initiating recorded messages, strobes; and for delivering live voice messages. Provide capacity for at least four pre-recorded messages. Provide the ability to automatically repeat pre-recorded messages. Provide a secure microphone for delivering live messages. Provide adequate discrete outputs to temporarily deactivate fire alarm audible notification, and initiate/synchronize strobes. Provide a complete set of self-diagnostics for controller and appliance network.

Provide local diagnostic information display and local diagnostic information and system event log file.

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. 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. Control Modules - Provide power and control modules to perform all functions of the FACP. Provide audible signals to indicate any alarm, supervisory, or trouble condition.

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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 relays, if any, on screw terminals in the FACP. Circuits operating at 24 VDC shall not operate at less than 21.6 volts. Circuits operating at any other voltage shall not have a voltage drop exceeding 10 percent of nominal voltage.

3. Silencing Switches

a. Alarm Silencing Switch: Provide an alarm silencing switch at the FACP that shall silence the audible signal but not affect the visual alarm indicator. This switch shall be overridden upon activation of a subsequent alarm.

b. 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.

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 to normal.

5. Voice Notification System The Voice Notification System shall comply with the requirements of NFFPA 72 for Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications System requirements IEC 60849, IEC 60268-16, except as specified herein. The system shall be a one-way multi-channel voice notification system incorporating user selectability of a minimum 8 distinct sounds for tone signaling, and the incorporation of a voice module for delivery of prerecorded messages. Textual audible appliances shall produce a slow whoop tone for three cycles followed by a voice message that is repeated until the control panel is reset or silenced. Automatic messages shall be broadcast through speakers. A live voice message shall override the automatic audible output through use of a microphone input at the control panel. When using the microphone, live messages shall be broadcast through speakers.