16722 - Fire Alarm System With Remote Indicator...

DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS This Standard is for guidance only.

SECTION 16722 – FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (WITH REMOTE INDICATOR LIGHTS)

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PART 0 DESIGN STANDARDS

0.01 USE OF THIS STANDARD

A. Due to the extent of detail provided in this standard, the A/E may choose to edit this standard and incorporate portions of this standard in the construction documents. To obtain an electronic copy of this standard in Microsoft Word format, contact the DPS Project Manager.

0.02 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. New facilities and facilities to be substantially renovated must include a fire alarm system.

1. Exceptions include very small single story buildings, sheds, and temporary facilities where code-required systems are not mandatory and the occupancy does not warrant a system.

B. Renovations affecting existing systems shall be handled on a case-by-case basis with direct input from DPS.

C. This standard covers new fire alarm systems.

D. Inspections and testing by others do not relieve the A/E of contract responsibilities. Conduct necessary observations and inspections including, but not limited to, rough-in observations and punch list preparation and backchecking. Provide reports.

0.03 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. General:

1. The following guide spec is to provide the A/E with the information needed to specify and design fire alarm systems for DPS. This guide spec provides the types of systems and detectors to be used, shop drawing requirements, annunciator requirements, sequence of operations, A/Eing drawing requirements, and the A/E's duties.

2. The A/E should avoid specifying proprietary features of specific manufacturers.

B. Existing Systems:

1. On projects where existing systems are revised or expanded, the A/E shall meet with the Contractor and the DPS Project Manager to verify the operating condition of the existing system before the Contractor begins work on the system (i.e., is the existing system functioning properly, etc.). The A/E shall include this requirement in the project specifications.

2. Where a new system is being installed to replace an existing system, the existing fire alarm systems shall remain fully operational until the new work is completed and the entire new system is functional and accepted by the Fire Department.

3. Where a new system is being installed to replace an existing system, the A/E shall require the Contractor to field verify and show the locations of sensors.

C. Circuits and Raceway:

1. Fire alarm system wire and cable shall be located in concealed metal conduit regardless of code exceptions. Location and routing shall take advantage of areas easily accessed by DPS Maintenance personnel (hallways/corridors) and shall consider future modification and/or extension wherever practical.

2. Raceway fill shall be less than 40% per NEC. Calculations proving this will need to be submitted for review. Raceway capacity between control panels and terminal cabinets shall be sufficiently sized to accept additional circuits in the future. A/Es are encouraged to show a minimum size that would accommodate future work.

3. Circuits shall be laid out to serve a specific geographical area (zone) per floor.

4. Field located transponders and power supply panels may be used. Good access must be provided for testing and maintenance requirements.



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5. Provide 25% spare capacity on all circuits, considering both circuit and panel limitations. This includes device count, circuit length, voltage drop, and panel capacity. Other spare capacity should be specified.

6. Balance all circuits for equal loading and spare capacity.

D. Device and Appliance Layout:

1. The design shall include complete smoke detection throughout public corridors, classrooms, offices, toilets and all spaces as dictated by applicable codes. Coordinate detector locations with ceiling diffusers; none may be closer than 3 feet.

2. Smoke detectors shall be provided at all elevator lobbies.

3. A smoke detector shall be provided above the fire alarm panel.

4. Smoke detectors shall be placed to avoid dirty environments that would be prone to false alarm.

5. Heat sensors located in attics and crawl spaces shall be spaced in accordance with their listing with the following exceptions:

a) The sensors must be accessible from catwalks or access doors. In existing buildings, the sensors should be located over existing catwalks, if allowed by the AHJ. It is not required to add catwalks simply to meet spacing requirements.

b) Spacing may be modified in order to locate sensors where they will be accessible.

c) In crawl spaces or attics with limited access, heat sensors are to be located at the access to the space and at any equipment located in the space.

6. Provide fire alarm manual pull stations at all building exits in the direct path of egress. Pull stations shall be provided on individual floors at the entrance to the exit stair. Additional devices in corridors and in stairs are not required or desired, as they become a maintenance burden.

7. Fire alarm audibility and visual notification is required throughout the building. Provide horn/strobes in all classrooms.

8. Visual notification must be in compliance with NFPA 72, including minimum candela intensity throughout all public spaces including but not limited to corridors, classrooms, conference rooms and restrooms. Strobe design must include candela rating on the individual device and a template should be used to ensure sufficient intensity to provide coverage to all required areas. Synchronize visual notification devices when multiple devices are in the line of sight. Synchronize the circuit at the individual floor terminal cabinet.

9. Devices shall be combination horn/strobe. Individual strobes are also acceptable where appropriate (i.e. small restrooms and conference rooms that receive adequate audibility from adjacent area horns). Horn/strobes are also required in acoustic (sound) rooms, coolers, environmental rooms and other areas resistant to sound transmission that are regularly occupied. The use of ceiling mounted horn/strobes is encouraged for discouraging vandalism. Provide only a horn for dark rooms.

10. Provide 110VAC horn/strobe on exterior of building within 10 feet vertically above the fire department connection. This horn/strobe shall be activated by a water flow alarm.

11. Provide two-way firefighter phone jacks and speakers in spaces with occupancy of 1000 or more.

E. Auxiliary Controls:

1. Coordinate auxiliary controls for fans, dampers, fire sprinklers, elevator and door control. Include all necessary components and relays to make an operational system.

2. Control fire smoke dampers from the FACP via a supervised relay serving a number of dampers. Relays must be labeled and shall be accessible for maintenance. Electric 110 VAC actuated dampers must be specified. The FACP must not provide power for dampers.



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3. To minimize duct over-pressurization, damper interface from the FACP shall include a 30 second delay programmed into the FACP to ensure fan blades have stopped rotating.

4. Include interface with all necessary fire sprinkler components, water flow devices and valve supervision.

5. Provide fire alarm circuits to elevator controller. Provide two supervised relays in the elevator machine room.

6. Coordinate door hold open requirements with the Architect. Door hold open release shall occur upon any alarm.

7. Provide manual door hold open release button in each classroom, located by the room light switch. Provide Carling switch model #170 - Normally Closed – SPST.

8. For remodel projects only, provide 10-gauge metal plate, 10"x10" to mount magnetic door holder unless they are flush mounted. If mounted on a corner, make the plate 10”x20” bent at a 90 degree angle to go around the corner.

0.04 NEW SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Control Panels:

1. New fire alarm and detection systems should be microprocessor-based with intelligent addressable smoke and heat sensors, and addressable contact monitoring devices for initiating devices such as manual fire alarm boxes, water flow switches, tamper switches, etc. Systems other than addressable systems that meet the current Denver Building Code may be considered upon prior approval from the DPS Project Manager.

2. For an addressable system, the FACP shall contain a keypad, function buttons, and backlit LCD display. The FACP shall contain an integrated printer.

3. The fire alarm system shall allow for loading and editing of special instructions and operating sequences. The system is to be capable of on-site programming. All software operations are to be stored in non-volatile programmable memory. The vendor shall provide software documenta-tion that details procedures and precautions required for software modification.

4. The system shall log and print all events on the system. Real time and date shall accompany all history event recording.

5. If allowed by the AHJ, the system shall have an alarm verification feature that can be set by individual sensor or for a group of sensors. The verification time shall be adjustable from 0 to one (1) minute. The specifications shall require that alarm verification be set at 30 seconds. Special conditions may dictate that specific detectors have a different verification period.

6. The system shall use smoke sensors that measure smoke density and heat sensors that mea-sure temperature, and report the condition to the control panel. The control panel shall determine if an alarm condition exists by comparing the sensor value to stored values. If allowed by the AHJ, the alarm point shall be adjustable manually or automatically from the control panel. The system shall be programmed to set the sensitivity to the lowest level during school hours and then reset to a higher sensitivity when the building is unoccupied.

7. The system shall have the capability to cancel, through software modification, the detector polling light during normal operation of the system.

8. The system shall automatically compensate the sensitivity level of smoke sensors for dusty or dirty conditions. At a preset level, the system shall identify that a smoke sensor requires maintenance.

9. The system shall be a complete UL-listed, supervised fire alarm system that incorporates the following functions:

a) The actuation of any initiating device shall automatically cause all audible and visual alarms to activate continuously. The audible signals shall sound a temporal pattern until the system



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is silenced or reset. The visual alarms shall continue to flash until the system is reset. The silencing of audible signals shall be a separate function from reset.

b) Activation of any sprinkler or standpipe valve tamper switch shall activate the system supervisory alarm and illuminate the supervisory LED on the control panel.

c) In the event of an open or ground in a circuit or an off-normal condition, a trouble alarm shall sound and the trouble LED on the control panel shall be illuminated. Acknowledgement of the trouble or operation of the trouble silence switch shall cause the audible alarm to silence. The trouble condition shall remain on the system until the trouble is corrected. Once the trouble is corrected, the trouble alarm shall self-restore.

d) Include any modifications to the security system to monitor these points. Trouble and supervisory alarms are not to be transmitted to the City Fire Alarm Headquarters.

10. Automatically transmit a coded signal to the City Fire Alarm Headquarters through a G. H. Harlow radio transmitter. It shall be possible to disable the transmitter for testing and maintenance purposes. Disabling the signal to the City shall cause a trouble alarm to sound. Silencing the trouble alarm shall leave a trouble light until the system is restored to on-line status. The system shall transmit to the radio transmitter those alarms required by the AHJ. The radio transmitter will then send the alarms to the Fire Alarm Headquarters. For schools with a swimming pool, an additional "drowning alarm," activated by a separate manual box in the pool area, shall be transmitted. The drowning alarm sounds a different sound (not temporal pattern) in the pool area only, not as a general alarm throughout the building. The pull station will be yellow and be labeled as “Drown Alarm.” Special systems such as kitchen hoods, etc. shall be transmitted as separate alarms. Use existing Bronco panel for renovations to existing systems. The interface panel and radio transmitter are limited to seven (7) zones. If more than seven zones are required, additional interface panels and transmitters will be required.

11. Provide an 8-point relay card in the FACP (FACP) and program FACP to send discrete signals to the transmitter.

12. Each device within the building will be programmed to report to one of the transmitter zones. Duct Detector, Supervisory, and Trouble alarms shall not be transmitted.

13. The DPS Project Manager will coordinate with the Denver Fire Prevention Bureau and will provide a listing of devices to be programmed to each transmitter zone.

14. A double-contact pull station shall be located adjacent to the FACP. One contact will provide alarm directly through the transmitter (even when the fire alarm system is disabled or off line). It will also override all disabled points on the FACP including horn/strobes. Location of this pull station shall be determined by the AHJ.

B. Power Supply:

1. The system shall be provided with a Transient Voltage Surge Suppression (TVSS) device on the incoming 120-volt power. 120-volt power shall be provided from a convenient branch circuit dedicated to the fire alarm. If the building is equipped with a standby generator, the fire alarm system shall be connected to a dedicated branch circuit connected to the generator.

2. The fire alarm system power supply shall be UL-listed with secondary power capable of operating the system, including the printer, as required by code.

C. Devices:

1. Magnetic door hold-opens and door closers with an electric hold-open feature shall be connected to the building electrical system. Hold-opens shall not obtain their power from the fire alarm system.

2. The fire alarm system shall incorporate manual fire alarm boxes, photoelectric smoke sensors, photoelectric duct smoke sensors, heat sensors, magnetic door holders, remote indicating lights and other devices required to meet the requirements of this standard.



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a) Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located and provided per code.

b) Provide photoelectric smoke sensors in toilet rooms.

c) Fixed-temperature heat sensors shall be located in:

i) Boiler rooms.

ii) Kitchens.

iii) Exterior storage (verify with DPS).

d) Smoke sensors located in gymnasiums shall have metal guards installed over the detectors for physical protection. The sensor manufacturer shall warrant that the guard does not affect the sensor operation.

e) Smoke and heat sensors shall incorporate a lamp or LED that will light continuously while the sensor is in alarm. Do not use polling systems.

f) Visual alarm strobes shall be mounted 80–96 inches above the finished floor level within a space or six (6) inches below the ceiling, whichever is lower. In general, visual alarm strobes shall be no more than 50 feet from any point in a room or corridor. Do not install strobes in small toilets that are normally supervised (e.g., toilets in kindergarten classrooms). Strobes shall be UL 1971-listed.

D. Annunciation:

1. Provide an alphanumeric backlit LCD annunciator that shows the device address and a descr-iptor for the type of device and its location. In addition to the LCD annunciator, provide a hard copy printer that prints out each device in alarm and/or in “trouble” state. Provide a graphic zone map mounted on the wall next to the LCD annunciator and printer. The LCD annunciator and printer shall clearly indicate the location of each alarm-initiating device. The descriptor shall contain the general area, the specific area, the room, the room number, and the device. For example, "THIRD FLOOR EAST WING CLASSROOM 301-SMOKE DETECTOR." The building shall be zoned by level and by logical building feature, i.e., west wing, athletic wing, auditorium, etc. The maximum size of any zone should be approximately 20,000 square feet. Provide additional graphic zone maps in multilevel buildings. The additional zone maps shall be located on the other levels from where the main zone map is located. These zone maps shall represent only the level on which they are located. See drawing 16721-1 Remote Light Configurations for example of map with remote indicating lights.

2. Graphic zone maps shall be constructed of a black and color image on white plasticized photographic paper mounted on a rigid backing. The map shall be covered with a 1/8" clear anti-glare acrylic. The assembly shall be mounted in an anodized aluminum frame with a concealed security hanging system. The graphic zone map shall depict the building features such as walls, doors, stairs, etc. in black. The location of the FACP, main zone map and other zone maps shall be shown in red with "You are Here" in red. The location of the transmitter and fire department connection shall be indicated in red. Initiating devices are to be shown in red. Locations of special systems shall be shown in red. Room numbers shall be shown in blue. Show street names and the locations of hydrants, main gas shutoff, main water shutoff, sprinkler shutoff, and main electrical shutoff in green.

0.05 A/EING DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. As part of the construction documents, the A/E shall provide separate drawings for the fire alarm system in accordance with Method C of the Building Inspection Division Policy B-049, dated December 17, 1992. These requirements are for documents for expansions and revisions to existing systems, as well as new systems.

B. The A/E's drawings shall:

1. Be on separate sheets from lighting, power and special systems.



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2. Be to scale, showing room numbers and room occupancy descriptions.

3. Show the placement of all alarm initiating devices and alarm notification appliances. The type of alarm initiating device, such as smoke sensor, rate-of-rise or fixed temperature heat sensor, duct sensor, etc., shall be shown.

4. Show the location of the FACP, annunciators, zone maps, interface panel, transmitter, transmitter antenna, and risers. The A/E shall meet with the Fire Department and DPS Project Manager before submitting drawings and get approval on the locations of control panels, annunciators, etc. Indicate on the drawings the date of that meeting and persons present.

5. Show a detail of the graphic annunciator panel or graphic zone map. The detail shall show the layout of the different floor plans, the location and labeling of any LEDs and the zones in which the building is being divided. The detail is not required to be actual size.

6. Include the Sequence of Operation, even if the Sequence is included in the specifications.

7. Include a zone schedule indicating the grouping of addressable devices for the annunciator.

8. Include a schematic system one-line diagram.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section of the specification includes the furnishing, installation, connection and testing of the fire alarm equipment required to form a complete, operative, coordinated system. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, evacuation equipment, FACP (FACP), auxiliary control devices, annunciators, auto-dialers, power supplies, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

1.02 ALTERNATES/ALTERNATIVES

A. Project alternates are to be used only with the approval of DPS. Work identified as "Alternates" shall be subject to the review and evaluation of the DPS Project Manager and may be selected for addition to or deletion from the Contract for Construction. Comply with requirements of Section 01030 – Alternates/Alternatives.

1.03 PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

A. No requests for substitutions will be considered after the Bid Opening.

B. Contractors and/or suppliers may submit requests for approval of equal products or materials. Written requests shall be submitted to the A/E for review within the specified time BEFORE THE BID.

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements:

1. The fire alarm system shall comply with requirements of 1996 NFPA Standard 72 for Protected Premises Signaling Systems except as modified and supplemented by this specification. The system shall be electrically supervised and monitor the integrity of all conductors.

2. The system and its components shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. listed under the appropriate UL testing standard for fire alarm applications and the installation shall be in compliance with the UL listing.

B. Performance Requirements:

1. The installing company shall employ NICET (minimum Level II Fire Alarm Technology) technicians on site to guide the final checkout and to ensure system integrity.

2. The connection between network control panels shall be a recognized network communication scheme and shall be wired in a Class A, Style 7 fashion.



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3. Alarm, trouble and supervisory signals from all intelligent reporting devices shall be encoded on NFPA Style 4 (Class B) Signaling Line Circuits (SLC).

4. Initiation Device Circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class B (NFPA Style B) as part of an addressable device connected by the SLC Circuit.

5. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class B (NFPA Style Y). Power for initiating devices and notification appliances must be from the main FACP or from a Field Charging Power Supply (FCPS).

6. A single ground fault or open circuit on the system Signaling Line Circuit shall not cause system malfunction, loss of operating power or the ability to report an alarm.

7. Alarm signals arriving at the main FACP shall not be lost following a primary power failure (or outage) until the alarm signal is processed and recorded.

8. Provide 25% spare capacity on each circuit and for panel points, considering both circuit and panel limitation. This includes device count, circuit length, voltage drop, and panel capacity.

9. Balance all circuits for equal loading and spare capacity.

1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. Shop drawings shall be submitted under provisions described in Division 1, Section 01340.

2. Submittals shall include specification (cut) sheets for each device utilized in the fire alarm system.

3. When the drawings are submitted to the Fire Department for review for a permit, the A/E shall be responsible to ensure that a third set of the fire alarm A/Eing drawings are submitted. The Fire Department will return this third set to the Contractor to be returned to the DPS as their record approved submittal.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Shop drawings shall be submitted per Section 01340 for review to the Architect/A/E and the DPS Project Manager before being submitted to the Fire Department. The shop drawings shall include the following:

a) Sufficient information, clearly presented to determine compliance with drawings and specifications.

b) Architectural floor plans (scale as depicted on contract documents) showing location of FACP, all alarm initiating devices, all alarm notification appliances and sources of all electric power for the system.

c) Equipment layout and device arrangement.

d) Complete point-to-point wiring diagrams detailing internal and interconnecting wiring for power, signal and control that distinguishes between field installed and factory installed wiring.

e) Fire alarm symbols shall match those shown on contract documents (NFPA 170).

f) FACP cabinet layout.

g) Remote Supervising Station connection.

h) Graphic map plan shall be submitted at actual size and depict the following:

i) i) architectural floor plan (black)

ii) room names and numbers (blue)

iii) fire alarm initiating devices (red) with custom message number

iv) FACP (red)



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v) graphic map location with you are here arrow (red)

vi) north arrow (black)

vii) legend

viii) adjacent street names (green)

ix) locations of hydrants, fire department connection and DFD transmitter (red)

x) locations of main shutoffs for gas, water, electric, and fire sprinkler (green)

i) Standby battery calculations.

j) Voltage drop calculations for horn and visual devices.

k) Sequence of operation. (Manufacturer’s standard descriptions for generic systems are not acceptable)

l) Riser diagram. Typical riser diagrams are not acceptable. The riser diagram shall be specific to each building and include exact quantities of notification appliances. Riser diagram showing each circuit emanating from the control panel, auxiliary equipment such as printers, and every device on the system. Devices shall be located on the circuits they are connected to in the same relation as shown on the floor plan.

m) Wire list including FACP manufacturer’s recommended wire, size and color-coding.

n) 3:1 scaled elevation drawing of network graphical user interface station placement and layout of all equipment required therein.

o) All shop drawings shall be produced on AutoCAD per Section 00002.

p) Specifications and highlighted cut sheets on each piece of equipment proposed.

q) Drawings showing the layout of the floors and location of each item of equipment. These drawings may be a re-submittal of the "approved" A/E's drawings as per Method C or may be drawings prepared by the Contractor. If the Contractor prepares new floor plans, the "approved" A/E's drawings must still be submitted.

r) Elevation drawings of walls on which control panels, interface panel, transmitter and annun-ciator panels are to be mounted. Elevations should be fully dimensioned to show location of each piece of equipment.

C. Product Data: Manufacturer's name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements.

D. Quality Assurance Data: Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer indicating that the distributor is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. Include names and addresses in the certification.

E. Provide three (3) copies of as-built drawings and specifications to A/E before Final Inspection.

F. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Submit as-built shop drawings with complete operation and maintenance manuals listing the manufacturer’s name(s), including technical data sheets per Section 01730.

2. Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each device and the interconnections between the items of equipment.

3. Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate the equipment and system.

G. Software Modifications:

1. Provide the services of a factory trained and authorized technician to perform all system software modifications, upgrades or changes. Response time of the technician to the site shall not exceed four hours.



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2. Provide all hardware, software, programming tools and documentation necessary to modify the fire alarm system on site. Modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones and changes to system operation and custom label changes for devices or zones. The system structure and software shall place no limit on the type or extent of software modifications on-site. Modification of software shall not require power-down of the system or loss of system fire protection while modifications are being made.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Shop drawing preparation shall be by a NICET Level III A/Eing Technician or a qualified Professional A/E and shall have 5 years experience in designing fire alarm systems with at least three systems greater than 200,000 sq. ft. in the City and County of Denver within the last two years.

2. Bidder shall have 5 years experience in designing and installing fire alarm systems with at least three systems greater than 200,000 sq. ft. in the City and County of Denver within the last two years.

B. Certifications: Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer indicating that the distributor is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. Include names and addresses in the certification.

C. Approvals: The system shall have proper listing and/or approval from Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The FACP shall meet UL Standard 864 (Control Units).

D. Modular Labeling: The FACP shall meet the modular labeling requirements of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Each subassembly, including all printed circuits, shall include the appropriate UL modular label. Systems, which do not include modular labels, may require return to the factory for system upgrades, and are not acceptable.

1.07 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months from the date of acceptance. The full cost of maintenance, labor and materials required to correct any defect during this period shall be included in the submittal bid.

B. If at any time during the construction of this project, the Denver Fire Department determines that a fire watch is required due to contractor’s delays or methods of construction sequence, the contractor shall be responsible for the cost of such watch and obtain all permits required.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT, GENERAL

A. All equipment and components shall be new, and the manufacturer's current model. The materials, appliances, equipment and devices shall be tested and listed by a nationally recognized approvals agency for use as part of a protective signaling system, meeting the National Fire Alarm Code. The authorized representative of the manufacturer of the FACP shall be responsible for the satisfactory installation of the complete system.

2.02 CONDUIT AND WIRE

A. Conduit:

1. Conduit shall be in accordance with The National Electrical Code (NEC), and Section 16110 - Raceways.

2. Cable must be separated from any open conductors of power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not be placed in any conduit, junction box or raceway containing these conductors, per NEC Article 760-29.



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3. The contractor may reuse existing conduit that meets the above requirements.

4. Provide 25% spare capacity for all circuit runs.

5. Wiring for 24 volt DC control as related to the fire alarm system, alarm notification, emergency communication and similar power-limited auxiliary functions may be run in the same conduit as initiating and signaling line circuits.

6. All circuits shall be provided with transient suppression devices and the system shall be designed to permit simultaneous operation of all circuits without interference or loss of signals.

7. Conduit shall not enter the FACP, or any other remotely mounted control panel equipment or back boxes, except where conduit entry is specified by the FACP manufacturer.

8. Conduit shall be 3/4-inch (19.1 mm) minimum EMT. Conduit runs to single device locations may be 1/2-inch minimum EMT. Existing conduit meeting these requirements may be reused.

9. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas.

10. All fire alarm conduits shall be identified by spraying with red paint or applying red self-adhesive tape at least every 3 feet at all changes in direction.

B. Wire:

1. All fire alarm system wiring shall be new.

2. Wiring shall be in accordance with local, state and national codes (e.g., NEC Article 760) and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 16 AWG (1.02 mm) for Initiating Device Circuits and Signaling Line Circuits, and 14 AWG (1.63 mm) for Notification Appliance Circuits. 12 AWG will not be allowed to be directly connected to notification appliances.

3. All wire shall be solid copper.

4. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for use with a protective signaling system.

5. Wire and cable not installed in conduit shall have a fire resistance rating suitable for the installation as indicated in NFPA 70 (e.g., FPLR).

6. The design of the system shall permit use of IDC and NAC wiring in the same conduit with the SLC communication circuit.

7. All field wiring shall be electrically supervised for open circuit and ground fault.

8. Initiating circuits shall be arranged to serve like categories (manual, smoke, water flow). Mixed category circuitry shall not be permitted except on signaling line circuits connected to intelligent reporting devices.

9. FACP primary power wiring shall be 12 AWG.

2.03 TERMINAL BOXES, JUNCTION BOXES AND CABINETS

A. All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their use and purpose. Comply with Section 16160 – Cabinets and Enclosures.

B. All fire alarm junction and back boxes shall be identified by spraying at least one surface with red paint or applying red self-adhesive tape to the surface. Mask adjacent surfaces when spray-painting to obviate over-spray.

C. The control panel cabinet shall be grounded securely to either a cold water pipe or grounding rod.

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A. Electrical Contractor shall provide and install radio transmitter G.H. Harlow Model #GHR02AX08S-72M.

2.05 MAIN FACP

A. Each FACP shall be a microprocessor based Central Processing Unit (CPU). The CPU shall communicate with and control the following types of equipment used to make up the system: intelligent addressable smoke and thermal (heat) detectors, addressable modules, temporal coded horn evacuation equipment, emergency voice evacuation equipment, annunciators, network graphic interface stations at the fire command center and back-up fire command center, and other system controlled devices.

B. Operator Control:

1. Acknowledge Switch: Activation of the control panel acknowledge switch in response to new alarms and/or troubles shall silence the local panel piezo electric signal and change the alarm and trouble LEDs from flashing mode to steady-ON mode. If multiple alarm or trouble conditions exist, depression of this switch shall advance the 80-character LCD display to the next alarm or trouble condition. Depression of the Acknowledge switch shall also silence all remote annunciator piezo sounders.

2. Alarm Silence Switch: Activation of the alarm silence switch shall cause all programmed alarm notification appliances and relays to return to the normal condition during an alarm condition. The selection of notification circuits and relays that are silenceable by this switch shall be fully field programmable within the confines of all applicable standards. The FACP software shall include silence inhibit and auto-silence timers.

3. Alarm Activate (Drill) Switch: The Alarm Activate switch shall activate all notification appliance circuits. The drill function shall latch until the panel is silenced or reset.

4. System Reset Switch: Activation of the System Reset switch shall cause all electronically-latched initiating devices, appliances or software zones, as well as all associated output devices and circuits, to return to their normal condition.

5. Lamp Test: The Lamp Test switch shall activate all system LEDs and light each segment of the liquid crystal display.

C. The FACP shall include a full-featured operator interface control and annunciation panel that shall include a backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), individual color-coded system status LEDs, and an alphanumeric keypad for the field programming and control of the fire alarm system.

D. Provide means of minor programming changes by DPS personnel.

E. The system shall allow the programming of any input to activate any output or group of outputs. Systems, which have limited programming (such as general alarm) or have complicated programming (such as a diode matrix), are not considered suitable substitutes.

F. The FACP shall provide the following features:

1. Drift compensation to extend detector accuracy over life. Drift compensation shall also include a smoothing feature, allowing transient noise signals to be filtered out.

2. Detector sensitivity test, meeting requirements of NFPA 72, Chapter 7.

3. Maintenance alert to warn of excessive smoke detector dirt or dust accumulation.

4. A minimum of seven sensitivity levels for alarm, selected by detector. The alarm level range shall be 1 to 2.35 percent per foot for photoelectric detectors and 0.5 to 2.5 percent per foot for ionization detectors. The system shall also include pre-alarm, selected by detector, to indicate to maintenance personnel of impending alarms.

5. The ability to display or print system reports.



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6. Alarm verification, with counters and a trouble indication to alert maintenance personnel when a detector enters verification 20 times.

7. PAS presignal, meeting NFPA 72 3-8.3 requirements.

8. Rapid manual station reporting (under 3 seconds).

9. Non-alarm points for general (non-fire) control.

10. Periodic detector test, conducted automatically by the software.

11. Self-optimizing pre-alarm for advanced fire warning, which allows each detector to learn its particular environment and set its pre-alarm level to just above normal peaks.

12. Cross zoning with the capability of counting: two detectors in alarm, two software zones in alarm, or one smoke detector and one thermal detector.

13. Walk test, with a check for two detectors set to same address.

14. Control-by-time for non-fire operations, with holiday schedules.

15. Day/night automatic adjustment of detector sensitivity.

16. UL-1076 security monitor points.

17. Provide 25% spare capacity on all cards.

18. Provide an 8-point relay card in the FACP (FACP) and program FACP to send discrete signals to the transmitter.

G. The FACP shall be capable of coding notification circuits in temporal pattern (NFPA 72 A-2-2.2.2), and California code.

H. Central Microprocessor:

1. The microprocessor shall be a state-of-the-art, high speed, device and it shall communicate with, monitor and control all external interfaces. It shall include an EPROM for system program storage, non-volatile memory for building-specific program storage, and a watchdog timer circuit to detect and report microprocessor failure.

2. The Microprocessor shall contain and execute all control-by-event programs for specific action to be taken if an alarm condition is detected by the system. Control-by-event equations shall be held in non-volatile programmable memory, and shall not be lost even if system primary and secondary power failure occurs.

3. The microprocessor shall also provide a real-time clock for time annotation of system displays, printer, and history file. The time-of-day and date shall not be lost if system primary and secondary power supplies fail. The real time clock may also be used to control non-fire functions at programmed time-of-day, day-of-week, and day-of-year.

4. A special program check function shall be provided to detect common operator errors.

I. Display:

1. The display shall provide the controls and indicators used by the system operator and may also be used to program system operational parameters.

2. The display shall include status information and custom alphanumeric labels for all intelligent detectors, addressable modules, internal panel circuits, and software zones.

3. The display shall include an 80-character backlit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). It shall also provide 8 Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs), that indicate the status of the following system parameters: AC POWER, FIRE ALARM, PRE-ALARM WARNING, SECURITY ALARM, SUPERVISORY SIGNAL, SYSTEM TROUBLE, DISABLED POINTS and ALARM SILENCED.

4. The display shall include the following operator control switches: ACKNOWLEDGE, ALARM SILENCE, ALARM ACTIVATE (drill), SYSTEM RESET and LAMP TEST.



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5. The system shall support an optional battery ammeter/voltmeter display.

J. Signaling Line Circuits (SLC):

1. Each SLC interface shall provide power to and communicate with intelligent detectors (ionization, photoelectric or thermal) and intelligent modules (monitor or control). Each SLC shall be NFPA 72 Style 4 (Class B) wiring and shall support T-tapping. T-tapping shall be allowed only with written approval of the DPS Project Manager.

2. The Loop Interface Board (LIB) shall receive analog information from all intelligent detectors to be processed to determine whether normal, alarm, pre-alarm, or trouble conditions exist for each detector. The software shall automatically maintain the detector's desired sensitivity level by adjusting for the effects of environmental factors, including the accumulation of dust in each detector. The analog information shall also be used for automatic detector testing and for the automatic determination of detector maintenance requirements.

3. The detector software shall meet NFPA 72, Chapter 7 requirements and be certified by UL as a calibrated sensitivity test instrument.

4. The detector software shall allow manual or automatic sensitivity adjustment.

K. Serial Interfaces: The system shall include serial EIA-232 interfaces. Each interface shall be a means of connecting UL Listed Electronic Data Processing (EDP) peripherals.

L. Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) Module:

1. The Notification Appliance Circuit module shall provide fully supervised Class B (NFPA Style Y) notification circuits. An expansion circuit board shall allow expansion to eight circuits per module.

2. The module shall not affect other module circuits in any way during a short circuit condition.

3. The module shall also provide a momentary switch per circuit that may be used to manually turn the particular circuit on or off or to disable the circuit.

4. Each notification circuit shall include a custom label inserted to identify each circuit’s location. Labels shall be created using a standard typewriter or word processor.

5. The notification circuit module shall be provided with removable wiring terminal blocks for ease of installation and service. The terminal strips shall be UL listed for use with up to 14 AWG wire.

6. Each circuit shall be capable of, through system programming, deactivating upon depression of the signal silence switch.

M. Control Relay Module:

1. The control relay module shall provide four Form-C auxiliary relay circuits rated at 2 amperes, 28 VDC. An expansion circuit board shall allow expansion to eight Form-C relays per module.

2. Each relay circuit shall be capable of being activated (change in state) by any initiating device or from any combination of initiating devices.

3. The module shall provide a momentary switch per relay circuit that may be used to manually turn the relay ON/OFF or to disable the relay.

4. Each relay circuit shall include a custom label inserted to identify its location. Labels shall be created using a standard typewriter or word processor. The contractor shall provide all labels.

5. The control relay module shall be provided with removable wiring terminal blocks for ease of installation and service. The terminal blocks shall be UL listed for use with up to 14 AWG wire.

N. Enclosures:

1. The control panel shall be housed in an UL-listed cabinet suitable for surface or semi-flush mounting. The cabinet and front shall be corrosion protected, given a rust-resistant prime coat, and manufacturer's standard finish. The Owner shall select the color of the cabinet from choices provided by the equipment supplier.



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2. The back box and door shall be constructed of 0.060 steel with provisions for electrical conduit connections into the sides and top.

3. The door shall provide a key lock and shall include a glass or other transparent opening for viewing of all indicators.

O. Voice Command Center (VCC):

1. The Voice Command Center (VCC) shall contain equipment required for all audio control, telephone system control, signaling and supervisory functions. This shall include amplifiers, tone generators, digital voice units, a microphone and a main telephone handset. The voice command center shall be an integral part of the fire alarm system. Systems, which require separate, non-integrated voice systems, are not considered suitable substitutes.

2. Function: The voice command center equipment shall perform the following functions:

a) Operate as a supervised dual channel emergency voice communication system.

b) Provide automatic custom digital recorded voice message and tone generation.

c) Provide a hand held microphone with priority push-to-talk switch.

d) Provide an all-call switch and indicator to quickly activate all speaker circuits.

P. Power Supply:

1. The main power supply for the FACP shall provide a minimum 6.0 amps of available power for the control panel and peripheral devices.

2. Provisions will be made to allow the audio-visual power to be increased as required by adding modular expansion audio-visual power supplies.

3. Positive-Temperature-Coefficient (PTC) thermistors, circuit breakers, or other over-current protection shall be provided on all power outputs. The power supply shall provide an integral battery charger for use with batteries up to 55 AH or may be used with an external battery and charger systems. Battery arrangement may be configured in the field.

4. The main power supply shall continuously monitor all field wires for earth ground conditions, and shall have the following LED indicators:

a) Ground Fault LED

b) Battery Fail LED

c) AC Power Fail LED

5. The main power supply shall operate on 120 VAC, 60 Hz, and shall provide all necessary power for the FACP. The FACP shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit, maximum 20 amperes. This circuit shall be labeled at the main power distribution panel as FIRE ALARM.

6. The main power supply shall provide a battery charger for 24 hours of standby using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge.

7. The main power supply shall provide a very low frequency sweep earth detect circuit, capable of detecting earth faults.

8. The main power supply shall provide meters to indicate battery voltage and charging current.

9. All circuits shall be power-limited, per 1995 UL864 requirements.

Q. Field Charging Power Supply:

1. The FCPS is a device designed for use as either a remote 24-volt power supply or used to power Notification Appliances.

2. The FCPS shall offer up to 6.0 amps (4.0 amps continuous) of regulated 24-volt power. It shall include an integral charger designed to charge 7.0 amp hour batteries and to support 60-hour standby.



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3. The Field Charging Power Supply shall have two input triggers. The input trigger shall be a Notification Appliance Circuit (from the FACP) or a relay. Four outputs (two Style Y or Z and two style Y) shall be available for connection to the Notification devices.

4. The FCPS shall include an attractive surface mount back box.

5. The Field Charging Power Supply shall include the ability to delay the AC fail delay per 1993 NFPA requirements.

6. The FCPS include power limited circuitry, per 1995 UL standards.

R. System Circuit Supervision:

1. Each FACP node shall supervise all circuits to intelligent devices, annunciators and peripheral equipment and annunciate loss of communications with these devices. The FACP CPU shall continuously scan the above devices for proper system operation and upon loss of response from a device shall sound an audible trouble, indicate which device or devices are not responding and print the information on the printer.

2. Sprinkler system valves, standpipe control valves, PIV, and main gate valves shall be supervised for off-normal position.

3. All notification circuits shall be supervised for opens and shorts.

S. Audio Amplifiers:

1. The audio amplifiers will provide audio power for distribution to the speaker circuits.

2. Multiple audio amplifiers may be mounted in the FACP using additional cabinets if necessary. Each FACP shall have a primary and a back-up amplifier.

3. The audio amplifiers shall include an integral power supply, and shall provide the following controls and indicators:

a) Normal Audio Level LED

b) Incorrect Audio Level LED

c) Brownout LED

d) Battery Trouble LED

e) Amplifier Trouble LED

f) Audio Amplifier Gain Adjust

4. Adjustment of the correct audio level for the amplifier shall not require any special tools or test equipment.

5. All terminal blocks for the connection of field wiring shall have a removable plug-in and be hardwired to allow for ease of field wire installation in a cabinet or at a remote location.

6. The amplifier shall include audio input and amplified output supervision, backup input, and automatic switchover to back up (if primary amplifier should fail).

T. Specific System Operations:

1. Smoke Detector Sensitivity Adjust: A means shall be provided for adjusting the sensitivity of any or all addressable intelligent detectors in the system from the system keypad. Sensitivity range shall be within the allowed UL window and have a minimum of 7 levels.

2. Alarm Verification: Each of the intelligent addressable smoke detectors in the system may be independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified detector. The alarm verification delay shall be programmable from 5 to 30 seconds and each detector shall be able to be selected for verification. The FACP shall keep a count of the number of times that each detector has entered the verification cycle. These counters may be displayed and reset by the proper operator commands.



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3. Point Disable: Any addressable device or conventional circuit in the system may be enabled or disabled through the system keypad.

4. Point Read: The system shall be able to display or print the following point status diagnostic functions:

a) Device status

b) Device type

c) Custom device label

d) View analog detector values

e) Device zone assignments

f) All program parameters

5. System Status Reports: Upon command from an operator of the system, a status report will be generated and printed, listing all system status.

6. System History Recording and Reporting: The FACP shall contain a history buffer that will be capable of storing up to 1000 events. Up to 200 events shall be dedicated to alarm and the remaining events are general purpose. Each of these activations will be stored and time and date stamped with the actual time of the activation. The contents of the history buffer may be manually reviewed, one event at a time, or printed in its entirety. The history buffer shall use non-volatile memory. Systems that use volatile memory for history storage are not acceptable substitutes.

7. Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The FACP shall automatically interrogate each intelligent detector and shall analyze the detector responses over a period of time. If any intelligent detector in the system responds with a reading that is above or below normal limits, then the system will enter the trouble mode, and the particular detector will be annunciated on the system display, and printed on the optional printer. This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of alarm conditions in the system, nor shall it require any special hardware, special tools or computer expertise to perform.

8. The FACP shall include a walk test feature. It shall include the ability to test initiating device circuits and notification appliance circuits from the field without returning to the panel to reset the system. Operation shall be as follows:

9. Alarming an initiating device shall activate programmed outputs, which are selected to participate in walk test, for 3 seconds.

10. Introducing a trouble into the initiating device shall activate the programmed outputs for 8 seconds.

11. Walk test shall be selectable on a per device/circuit basis. All devices and circuits which are not selected for walk test shall continue to provide fire protection and if an alarm is detected, will exit walk test and activate all programmed alarm functions.

12. All devices tested in walk test shall be recorded in the history buffer.

U. Waterflow Operation:

1. An alarm from a water flow detection device shall activate the appropriate alarm message on the 80-character display, turn on all programmed notification appliance circuits and shall not be affected by the signal silence switch.

2. An alarm from a water flow detection device shall activate the exterior horn/strobe. The exterior horn/strobe shall be electrically supervised.

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W. Signal Silence Operation: The FACP shall have the ability to program each output circuit (notification, relay, speaker etc.) to deactivate upon depression of the signal silence switch.

X. Non-Alarm Input Operation: Any addressable initiating device in the system may be used as a non-alarm input to monitor normally open contact type devices. Non-alarm functions are a lower priority than fire alarm initiating devices.

2.06 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

A. Identification: Provide 3/8" labels on all devices.

B. Strobe Lights:

1. Strobe lights shall meet the requirements of the ADA, UL Standard 1971 and shall meet the following criteria:

a) The maximum pulse duration shall be 2/10 of one second.

b) The flash rate shall not exceed two flashes per second (2 Hz) nor be less than one flash every second (1 Hz) throughout the listed voltage range of the appliance.

c) Strobe intensity shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72. Strobes shall be synchronized.

d) The flash rate shall meet the requirements of UL 1971.

e) The light source color shall be clear.

f) The appliance shall be placed 80-96 inches above floor level or 6 inches below the ceiling, whichever is lower.

C. Automatic Conventional Heat Detectors: Automatic heat detectors shall have a combination rate of rise and fixed temperature rated at 194 degrees Fahrenheit for areas where ambient temperatures do not exceed 100 degrees, and 200 degrees for areas where the temperature does not exceed 150 degrees.

D. Mechanical room heat detectors shall be rate anticipation heat detectors rated at 194 degrees Fahrenheit in rooms where the ambient temperature can rise above 100 degrees, but does not exceed 150 degrees.

E. Automatic heat detectors shall be a low profile, ceiling mount type with positive indication of activation. The rate of rise element shall consist of an air chamber, a flexible metal diaphragm, and a factory calibrated, moisture-proof, trouble free vent, and shall operate when the rate of temperature rise exceeds 15 degrees F per minute. The fixed temperature element shall consist of a fusible alloy retainer and actuator shaft. Automatic heat detectors shall have a smooth ceiling rating of 2,500 square feet.

F. Waterflow Indicator:

1. Waterflow Switches shall be an integral, mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard type.

2. Waterflow Switches shall have an alarm transmission delay time, which is conveniently adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds. Initial settings shall be 30-45 seconds.

3. All waterflow switches shall come from a single manufacturer and series.

4. Waterflow switches shall be provided under a separate bid package by Division 15 and connected under this section.

G. Sprinkler and Standpipe Valve Supervisory Switches:

1. Each sprinkler system water supply control valve riser, zone control valve, and standpipe system riser control valve shall be equipped with a supervisory switch. Standpipe hose valves, and test and drain valves shall not be equipped with supervisory switches.

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3. The switch shall be mounted so as not to interfere with the normal operation of the valve and adjusted to operate within two revolutions toward the closed position of the valve control, or when the stem has moved no more than one-fifth of the distance from its normal position.

4. The supervisory switch shall be contained in a weatherproofed aluminum housing, which shall provide a 3/4-inch (19 mm) conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

5. The switch housing shall be finished in red baked enamel.

6. The entire installed assembly shall be tamper proof and arranged to cause a switch operation if the housing cover is removed, or if the unit is removed from its mounting.

7. Valve supervisory switches shall be provided and installed under a separate bid package by Division 15 and connected under this section.

H. Field Wiring Terminal Blocks: For ease of service all panel I/O wiring terminal blocks shall be removable, plug-in types and have sufficient capacity for #18 to #14 AWG wire. Terminal blocks, which are permanently fixed, are not acceptable.

I. Horn: Horn shall be capable of operating at 24 volts. Horn shall be listed to UL 464 for fire protective signaling systems. The horn shall have a minimum of two audibility options and shall produce a temporal 3 pattern.

J. Horn/Strobe Combination:

1. Horn/strobe shall be listed to UL 1971 and UL 464 and shall be approved for fire protective service. Horn/Strobe shall be wired as a primary signaling notification appliance and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for visible signaling appliances, flashing at 1 Hz over its entire operating voltage range.

2. The strobe light shall consist of a xenon flash tube and associated lens/reflector system.

3. The horn shall have two audibility options and shall produce a temporal 3 pattern.

4. Strobes shall be powered independently of the sounder with the removal of factory installed jumper wires.

5. The horn/strobe shall operate on a coded or non-coded power supply.

K. Synchronization Module:

1. The synchronization module shall be listed to UL 464 and shall be approved for fire protective service.

2. The module shall synchronize strobes at 1 Hz and horns at temporal 3. Also, the module shall silence the horns on horn/strobe models, while operating the strobes, over a single pair of wires.

3. The module shall be capable of multiple zone synchronization by daisy chaining multiple modules together and re-synchronizing each other along the chain.

4. The module shall not operate on a coded power supply.

L. Duct Smoke Detector:

1. Photoelectric type.

2. Auxiliary SPDT relay contact.

3. Key-operated normal-resent-test switch.

4. Duct sampling tubes extending width of duct.

5. Visual indication of detector actuation.

6. Duct-mounted housing.

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N. Covers:

1. Stopper II (STI 100 with horn) for manual pull station.

2. STI Damage Stopper or equivalent guard for horn/strobes. Specify UL-listed metal guards on detector heads and Lexan guards on horn/strobes in corridors, staircases, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and any other areas with device mounted at less than 10’ above finish floor in high schools and middle schools. Guards shall be pre-approved by the DPS Project Manager.

O. Manual Door Hold Open Release Button

1. Provide manual door hold open release button, Carling switch model #170 - Normally Closed – SPST, located on wall next to room light switch.

2. Coordinate mounting requirements to assure adequate support structure exists for mounting of door holders.

3. Manual door hold open release button cover shall be stainless steel faceplate.

2.07 SYSTEM COMPONENTS - ADDRESSABLE DEVICES

A. Addressable Devices - General:

1. Detectors shall be intelligent and addressable, and shall connect with two wires to the FACP signaling line circuits.

2. Addressable smoke and thermal detectors shall provide an alarm LED. An output connection shall also be provided in the base to connect an external remote alarm LED.

3. If allowed by the AHJ, the FACP shall permit detector sensitivity adjustment through field programming of the system. Sensitivity shall be automatically adjusted by the panel on a time-of-day basis.

4. Using software in the FACP, detectors shall automatically compensate for dust accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their performance. The detectors shall be listed by UL as meeting the calibrated sensitivity test requirements of NFPA Standard 72, Chapter 7.

5. The detectors shall be ceiling-mount and shall include a separate twist-lock base with tamper proof feature.

6. The detectors shall provide a test means whereby they will simulate an alarm condition and report that condition to the control panel.

7. Detectors shall also store an internal identifying type code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of device (ION, PHOTO, THERMAL).

8. Detectors will operate in an analog fashion, where the detector simply measures its designed environment variable and transmits an analog value to the FACP based on real-time measured values. The FACP software, not the detector, shall make the alarm/normal decision, thereby allowing the sensitivity of each detector to be set in the FACP program and allowing the system operator to view the current analog value of each detector.

B. Addressable Pull Box (manual station):

1. Addressable pull boxes shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the state of the manual switch and the addressable communication module status. They shall use a key operated test-reset lock, and shall be designed so that after actual emergency operation, they cannot be restored to normal use except by the use of a key.

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3. Manual stations shall be constructed of Lexan with clearly visible operating instructions provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in raised letters, 1.75 inches or larger.

4. Conventional manual stations with a mini-monitor module located within the back box shall be acceptable.

C. Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector:

1. The detectors shall use the photoelectric (light-scattering) principle to measure smoke density and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the analog level of smoke density.

2. All photoelectric smoke detectors shall be low profile.

3. Detectors shall have locking bases.

D. Intelligent Thermal Detectors:

1. Thermal detectors shall be intelligent addressable devices rated at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) and have a rate-of-rise element rated at 15 degrees F (9.4 degrees C) per minute. It shall connect via two wires to the FACP signaling line circuit.

2. Detectors shall have locking bases.

E. Intelligent Duct Smoke Detector:

1. The smoke detector housing shall accommodate an intelligent photoelectric detector that provides continuous analog monitoring and alarm verification from the panel.

2. When sufficient smoke is sensed, an alarm signal is initiated at the FACP, and appropriate action taken to change over air handling systems to help prevent the rapid distribution of toxic smoke and fire gases throughout the areas served by the duct system.

F. Addressable Dry Contact Monitor Module:

1. Addressable monitor modules shall be provided to connect one supervised IDC zone of conventional alarm initiating devices (any N.O. [Normally Open] dry contact device) to one of the FACP SLCs.

2. The monitor module shall mount in a 4-inch square, 2-1/8 inch deep electrical box.

3. The IDC zone shall be suitable for Style D or Style B operation. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the monitor module is operational and in regular communication with the control panel.

4. For difficult to reach areas, the monitor module shall be available in a miniature package and shall be no larger than 2-3/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch x 1/2 inch. This version need not include Style D or an LED.

G. Two Wire Detector Monitor Module:

1. Addressable monitor modules shall be provided to connect one supervised IDC zone of conventional 2-wire smoke detectors or alarm initiating devices (any N.O. [Normally Open] dry contact device).

2. The IDC zone may be wired for Class A or B (Style D or Style B) operation. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the monitor module is operational and in regular communication with the control panel.

H. Addressable Control Module:

1. Addressable control modules shall be provided to supervise and control the operation of one conventional NACs of compatible, 24 VDC powered, polarized audio/visual notification appliances. For fan shutdown and other auxiliary control functions, the control module may be set to operate as a dry contact relay.



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2. The control module NAC may be wired for Style Z or Style Y (Class A/B) with up to 1 amp of inductive A/V signal, or 2 amps of resistive A/V signal operation, or as a dry contact (Form-C) relay. The relay coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce wiring connection requirements, and to insure that 100% of all auxiliary relay or NACs may be energized at the same time on the same pair of wires.

3. Audio/visual power shall be provided by a separate supervised power circuit from the main FACP or from a supervised, UL listed remote power supply.

4. The control module shall be suitable for pilot duty applications and rated for a minimum of 0.6 amps at 30 VDC.

I. Projected Beam Smoke Detector:

1. Projected beam smoke detector shall consist of an infrared transmitter and receiver. Units shall be mounted on opposite walls or on ceiling across from each other and shall be designed to detect smoke in an area up to 30 ft x 330 ft.

2. Detector shall contain a built-in automatic gain control to compensate for gradual deterioration of signal due to dust accumulation, component aging and temperature fluctuation. Receiver and transmitter may be powered separately or together for maximum flexibility. Unit shall have selectable sensitivity at 30% or 55% total obscuration.

3. Provide remote test station and remote annunciator LED located in central location for each detector.

2.08 BATTERIES

A. The batteries shall be a sealed Gel Cell type, 12 volt nominal (two required).

B. The battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than twenty-four (24) hours plus 5 minutes of alarm upon a normal AC power failure.

C. The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids are required. Fluid level checks for refilling, spills, and leakage shall not be required.

D. If necessary to meet standby requirements, external battery and charger systems may be used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, NFPA 72, local and state codes, as shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer. All work performed shall be of premium quality. All penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings shall be performed with pilot holes, with final size drilling to be performed from both sides of the walls, ceilings and floors in order to minimize blowouts from the drilling. Fire caulk around penetrations in fire rated walls or assemblies. The Contractor shall hire professional painters and finishers for painting and patching; electricians are not acceptable for performance of this work. The Contractor shall be granted a maximum of two (2) inspections for patching. Should the Contractor fail to complete patching to the satisfaction of the A/E and DPS Project Manager after the second inspection, DPS shall hire an independent general contractor to complete patching at the expense of the Contractor, and such expense shall be with held from the final payment on this contract.

B. All equipment and components shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. Consult the manufacturer's installation manuals for all wiring diagrams, schematics, physical equipment sizes, etc., before beginning system installation.

C. All equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling/floor assemblies and shall be held firmly in place (e.g., detectors shall not be supported solely by suspended ceilings). Fasteners and supports shall be adequate to support the required load.

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E. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke detectors shall not be installed prior to the system programming and test period.

F. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels and remote annunciators shall be flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished areas.

G. Manual pull stations shall be suitable for surface mounting or semi-flush mounting as shown on the plans, and shall be installed not less than 42 inches, nor more than 48 inches above the finished floor.

H. Plastic anchors are prohibited for anchoring any fire alarm device or cover.

3.02 TESTING

A. The A/E and DPS Project Manager shall be present during the Contractor's pretest of the system, and subsequent Fire Department tests of the completed system. If the pretest of the system is unsuccessful, the Contractor shall compensate the A/E and DPS Project Manager for witnessing all subsequent tests until the system is ready for acceptance testing by the Fire Department. The A/E shall provide a written report of each test to the DPS Project Manager. These requirements shall be included in the specifications so that the Contractor will notify the A/E of the times and dates of the tests, and will be aware that he will be responsible for reimbursing the A/E should there be a need for subsequent tests.

B. The service of a competent, factory-trained A/E or technician (minimum NICET level 2) authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment shall be provided to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the system. All testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 7, as amended in Part I, UFC Standard 10-2.

C. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation.

D. Close each sprinkler system flow valve and verify proper supervisory alarm at the FACP.

E. Verify activation of all water flow switches.

F. Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates.

G. Open and short signaling line circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates.

H. Open and short notification appliance circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates.

I. Ground all circuits and verify response of trouble signals.

J. Check presence and audibility of tone at all alarm notification devices.

K. Check the digital communicator as follows: disconnect the primary phone line (a trouble signal shall be sent through the secondary phone line). Disconnect the secondary phone line (a trouble signal shall be sent through the primary phone line). If another telephone is on the same phone line as the fire alarm system, take the telephone off the hook to check for line seizure by the digital communicator.

L. Check installation, supervision, and operation of all intelligent smoke detectors using the walk test. Canned smoke (provided by contractor and acceptable to the fire alarm equipment manufacturer) will be used at the final inspection to verify actuation of smoke detectors.

M. Each of the alarm conditions that the system is required to detect should be introduced on the system. Verify the proper receipt and the proper processing of the signal at the FACP and the correct activation of the control points.

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performed by individually addressed or grouped devices, sensitivity monitoring, verification functionality and similar.

3.03 RECORD OF COMPLIANCE

A. A record of compliance, Section 1-7.2 and Figure 1-7.2.1 in NFPA 72 shall be prepared for each system. Parts 1, 2 and 4 through 10 shall be completed after the system is installed and the installation wiring has been checked. Part 3 shall be completed after the operational acceptance tests have been completed. A preliminary copy of the record of compliance shall be given to the DPS Project Manager and to the A/E prior to scheduling an acceptance test. A final copy shall be provided after completion of the operational acceptance tests.

3.04 FINAL INSPECTION

A. At the final inspection, a factory-trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall demonstrate that the system functions properly in every respect. The contractor is responsible for providing all tools and equipment necessary to demonstrate that the system functions as specified herein. Submit a request for a formal inspection at least five working days prior to the date the inspection is to take place. Any or all of the required tests shall be conducted by the contractor at his own expense and additional tests required for the system to demonstrate compliance with all contract documents shall also be incurred by the contractor. The contractor shall furnish all appliances, equipment, instruments, connecting devices, two-way radios and personnel for the tests. Any costs incurred by DPS for repeat tests, due to the failure of the contractor to adequately demonstrate that the system complies with the contract requirements, shall be borne by the contractor.

B. The specifications shall require that the vendor provide training and training manuals for up to six DPS maintenance personnel to a level equal to a "Factory-Certified Programmer.” The training shall be conducted at the vendor's local office or the factory.

3.05 INSTRUCTION

A. Instruction shall be provided as required for operating the system. Hands-on demonstrations of the operation of all system components and the entire system including program changes and functions shall be provided.

B. The contractor and/or the systems manufacturer's representatives shall provide a typewritten "Sequence of Operation."

C. The systems manufacturer shall include factory training seminars for DPS maintenance personnel. Training seminars will address programming, testing and maintenance of the fire alarm system network and building control panels. System manufacturer shall provide certificate of training to attending DPS personnel.

D. All training shall be conducted on site. Fire alarm system manufacturer will be required to coordinate training session date and time with DPS.

E. Provide a minimum of four training hours for maintenance and four hours for operator training in separate 4-hour sessions.

3.06 CLEANING

A. Contractor shall remove all construction debris from DPS property.

3.07 SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

A. Provide a quantity of 5% spare smoke detectors, with a minimum of 5 and maximum of 25 detectors total.

END OF SECTION

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