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Annexure V

FORMAT FOR FILLING UP THE COMPLIANCE STATEMENT TO BE SUBMITTED

ALONG WITH THE OFFER

Specification Compliance (Yes /No)

1 Introduction

1.1 Smoke detection and manual call points are the vital emergency

response system in hazardous facilities. This document covers

the scope of work and detailed specification for the design,

supply, installation, testing and commissioning of fire alarm

system under turn key for the RPP/ VSSC

2 Scope of Work

2.1 Following are the scope of the work.

2.2 Design of the analogue addressable fire alarm system as per

the detailed specification under section 4.0.

2.3 Supply of intelligent analogue addressable optical thermal

smoke detector with mounting base complete as per the

detailed specification under section 5.0.

2.4 Supply of intelligent analogue addressable manual call points

with provision for mounting complete as per the detailed

specification under section 6.0.

2.5 Supply of analogue addressable loop powered sounders and

strobe with mounting base for wall mounting complete as per

the detailed specification under section 7.0.

2.6 Supply of fault isolator for isolating shorted, delinked and loose

circuits between two successive fault isolators with automatic

resetting arrangements compatible with the fire alarm system

along with mounting box complete as per the detailed


2.7 Supply of 1 loop microprocessor based fire alarm control panel

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along with back up battery, associated components complete as

per the detailed specification under section 9.0.








along with necessary communication card (RS 485) and back

up battery, associated components, complete as per the

detailed specification under section 9.0.

2.11 Supply of analog addressable type active repeater fire alarm

panel along with necessary communication card (RS 485) back

up battery, associated components complete as per the detailed


2.12 Supply of optical fiber convertor with RS 485 card to be fitted at

1 &2 loop FACP as per the detailed specification under section

11.0

2.13 Supply of cable as per the detailed specification under section

12.0

2.14 Laying of the underground cables with marker as per the

detailed specification under section 13.0

2.15 Laying of aboveground cable, installation, testing and

commissioning of analogue addressable fire alarm system as

per the detailed specification and approved design document

after integrating with the optic fiber cable network and the

existing fire alarm system as per the detailed specification under

section 14.0,15.0 and 16.0.

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3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 RPP is a hazardous area where fire alarm systems are required

to be installed. The total RPP area is around 225 acres. The

total RPP area has been split into 3 areas. Old RPP area, RPP

phase I and RPP Phase II. The fire alarm system has already

been provided in RPP phase I area. In RPP phase II area and

old RPP area, fire alarm system needs to be installed. RPP is

being provided with data network cable (fiber optic cable). The

details of the fiber optic is given in Annexure I. The proposed

system needs to be integrated with the existing fire alarm

system as well as the optic fiber cable being laid in RPP. Fire

alarm control panel located at different locations needs to be

connected to the master panel through the optic fiber network,

which needs to be positioned at duty officer room. Repeater

panel needs to be provided in fire station also.

3.2 The Fire Alarm System shall confirm to EN54 or NFPA 72 in

respect of design, installation testing and commissioning, and it

shall give Audio/Visual Alarm Signals when there is rise in

temperature in case of Heat Detector or while measuring Smoke

Density in case of Smoke Detector, while it exceeds the pre-set

limit. The system shall give pinpoint location of fire with warning

system.

3.3 The system shall have a microprocessor-based control and

monitoring facility. The basic function of the system shall be able

to achieve pinpoint location of alarm indication.

4 DESIGN

4.1 The field survey shall be carried out by the party and design

document shall be submitted. For this the following shall be

followed and submitted.

4.2 Drawing showing the route of the fire alarm system cabling and

its length (both above ground and below ground) shall be

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prepared and submitted.

4.3 The location of the manual call points shall also be marked in

the filed. Accordingly drawing showing the location of the

manual call points shall be submitted.

4.4 Drawing showing the spacing of the smoke detectors and the

location inside the building shall be prepared and submitted.

4.5 Document showing the logic on the actuation of the sounder

cum strobe

4.6 Document showing the required sensitivity value to be set for

each detector.

4.7 Document showing the final number / length of various bought

out items required for executing the project.

4.8 The above document or design needs to be approved by VSSC

before starting the installation.

5 ADDRESSABLE SMOKE DETECTOR

5.1 Smoke detector shall be of multi criteria type (optical thermal)

5.2 All detectors are fitted with plug-in system type connections,

from the maintenance and compatibility point of views. An alarm

release will not affect a detector’s good functioning. After

resetting the alarm, the detector will resume operations without

readjustment of any kind.

5.3 The detector shall be able to sense incipient fire by detecting the

presence of visible and invisible products of combustion. The

detector shall be provided with Twin LED indication and the

sensitivity of the detector shall not vary with change in ambient

temperature, humidity, pressure or voltage variation.

5.4 Neither its performance shall be affected by air current up to

1.52mtr per second. The detector shall be suitably protected

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against dust accumulation/ ingress and it shall be free from

maintenance and functionally tested at intervals. All detectors

shall be identical in construction design and characteristic to

facilitate easy replacement.

5.5 The coverage per smoke detector shall strictly follow IS 2189

standards. It shall be possible to connect Smoke Detector with

Heat Detector or Manual Push Button in the same circuit. The

sensitivity of detector shall be set from the FACP to suit the site

requirement.

5.6 The quiescent current flow must not exceed 300 microamps and

alarm condition current shall be maximum 20 milli amps.

5.7 The Smoke Detector shall be Analogue Addressable type and

be able to send analogue output to the FACP regarding its

condition. It shall be compatible with the FACP. The detector

should be programmed using a decade or rotary switch.

5.8 The base of the Detector shall be electronics free and

interchangeable with other smoke detectors.

5.9 It shall be able to withstand temperature variations from - 10

degree centigrade to 60 degree centigrade. Further, Relative

Humidity (noncondensing type) up to 93% shall not hamper its

performance. The voltage rating shall be from 15V to 32V DC. It

shall comply with the following specification also.

i) Intelligent capability : Yes

ii) Sensor Coverage : Spot Detection

iii) Sensitivity mode

adjustment

: 6nos

iv) Detection mode : Combines and

separately (optical and

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thermal)

5.10 The Detector shall have LPCB or UL/FM approval. It shall be

possible to test the Detectors working both from the FACP as

well as locally by means of a magnet to simulate a Functional

Test Condition.

5.11 Secondary response indicators shall be provided for all the

Above False Ceiling Detectors, if any

5.12 The detector shall have twin LED’s for 360 degree viewing

angle. LED on the detector shall blink each time the sensor is

scanned by the FACP. If the FACP determines that the sensor

is in alarm, the FACP will command the sensor LED to remain

on to indicate the same. Each sensor will be capable of being

tested for alarm via command from the FACP. Each sensor shall

respond to FACP scan with the information about its type for

identification.

5.13 It shall be possible to connect loop powered base sounders on

the detector loop.

5.14 Each smoke detector shall be supplied along with the detector

mounting base

6 MANUAL CALL POINTS

6.1 Manual call points shall be analogue addressable resettable

type and compatible with the FACP.

6.2 The device shall be red in color and suitable for surface

mounting. The manual station shall have normally open fire

alarm and annunciator contacts and these contacts shall close

on activation. Contacts shall remain closed until station is

manually reset.

6.3 The Manual Call points shall be fully addressable with its own

addressable module or with addressable monitor module and

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operated by digitized signals from the FACP. The voltage range

shall be from 15V to 32V. It shall have protection as per IP67.

The operating temperature range shall be from -10 degree C to

70 degree C. Relative Humidity (non condensing) range of

performance parameters shall be between 10 to 93%. It shall

also comply with the following specification.

i) LED indication : Yes

ii) Power consumption : < 300 Micro Amps

iii) Weight : around 350g

iv) IP Rating : IP67

v) Operating Voltage : 15V to 30Vdc max

vi) Current

Consumption

: Quiescent(with isolator)

around 360μA

vii) Alarm Current : around 6mA

viii) Material : PC/ ABS

6.4 Shall have LPCB or UL/FM approval and shall comply with

EN54 or equivalent standard.

6.5 MCP or addressable monitor module should have rotary decade

switches for addressing from 01-99

6.6 Addressable monitor module (in case of conventional MCP) if

any shall be placed near to the MCP inside a weather proof

(atleast IP65) enclosure and shall be compatible with the FACP

and MCP. It shall be able to fix on the stand post provided for

the MCP. The material for the enclosure shall be of die cast

aluminium. The monitor module shall be mounted on the

enclosure with the surface mounting box recommended by the

manufacturer. The manual call points shall be provided with

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inbuilt isolator compatible with the make of FACP

7 SOUNDER/HOOTERS CUM STROBES

7.1 The sounder shall be Addressable Loop Powered electronic

type and shall give discontinuous/ intermittent audible alarm

whenever any detector or MCP operates in the particular loop.

7.2 The sound output from the Hooter should not be less than 97dB

(A) at 1m decibels at the source point.

7.3 The sounder/Hooter shall be powered from 2 wire detector loop

7.4 The sounder and strobe shall comply with EN 54 -23 / NFPA

standard and approved by LPCB or equivalent agency and shall

be approved for fire protective service. The horn/strobe shall be

wired as a primary-signaling notification appliance and flashing

at around 1 Hz over the strobe’s entire operating voltage range.

The strobe light shall consist of a xenon flash tube and

associated lens/reflector system. The horn shall have three

audibility options and an option to switch between a Temporal 3

pattern and a Non-Temporal (continuous) pattern. These

options are set by a multiple position switch.

7.5 Shall be compatible with the FACP.

7.6 The sounder and strobe shall be mounded on wall and shall

comply with following specification also.

i) Supply voltage : 15-29V DC

ii) Standby current : around 225micro A

iii) Lens colour : transparent

iv) Light colour : red

v) Operating : -25OC to 70OC

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temperature

vi) Relative humidity : Upto 95% non condensing

vii) Ingress

protection

: IP 44 (with surface mount

base)

8 FAULT ISOLATOR MODULE

8.1 The fault isolator device shall be placed at least every [10]

devices or as decided by VSSC during the design, to limit the

number lost in the event of a short-circuit/wiring fault.

8.2 The Fault Isolator Device shall detect and isolate a short-

circuited segment of a fault-tolerant loop.

8.3 The device shall automatically determine a return to normal

condition of the loop and restore the isolated segment.

8.4 Fault isolator module shall comply with the following

specification

8.5

i) Operating voltage : 15-30 V DC

ii) Standby current : Around 300µA at 24 V

DC

iii) Operating

temperature

: -20OC to +60OC

iv) Humidity : 0 to 95% maximum non

condensing

8.6 Fault isolator module shall be compatible with the FACP model.

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9 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

9.1 The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall be micro processor based

fully Analogue Addressable, Analogue Control Unit which shall

control all Analogue Addressable Detectors, Manual Call

Stations and Switching Systems if any connected to it.

9.2 It shall be micro processor based 2 wire fault tolerant loop,

required loop networkable type.

9.3 All addressable units shall be connected to the FACP through

the Loop Cards and shall be addressed through individual

numbers. The FACP shall be able to obtain analogue value for

all detectors in the circuit through a pulsed digitalized current

data. The FACP shall be able to analyze all analogue inputs

from all addressable units, and through its own software and

ambient level screening the FACP shall be able to identify fire,

possible fire or fault conditions. The unit supervision shall be

dynamic and continuous.

9.4 Panel shall have rectifier as well as required loop cards

9.5 The loop shall be able to address at least 99 addressable

detectors & 99 devices. All the networked panels shall display

all the events occurring anywhere in the system. Each FACP on

the network shall effectively function as a repeater panel as well.

9.6 The FACP shall have facility to connect addressable Input /

Output Devices in the peripheral RS 485 bus. These may be 8

way input card, 4 way relay card, 4 way sounder card,

passive/active repeater panels and mimic driver cards.

9.7 The FACP shall also give adequate warning signal whenever

there is dust accumulation in detectors, and up to the point of its

replacement it should be possible to change the level of ambient

alarm calibration condition either by the use of software program

operable by the owner or by resetting the detector.

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9.8 Short / Open circuit units shall also be reported at the FACP. In

such cases, the system through the use of fault isolators shall

be able to isolate that segment between the two fault isolators.

The missing Detectors/Devices shall also be reported at the

FACP with identification of the location.

9.9 The FACP shall have the facility to set sensitivity of each smoke

sensor remotely. It shall also be possible to set the sensitivity to

a global high or global low based on night or daytime.

9.10 When an alarm condition is sensed at the FACP from a smoke

or heat detector, a delay time/alarm verification period shall be

started. If the sensor is still in alarm after the delay time expires,

an alarm condition is reported. The delay time shall be

adjustable.

9.11 Annunciation facility shall also be inbuilt into the FACP, the

panel being able to initiate alarm signal for any particular zone.

9.12 The system shall be fully supervised for all fault conditions with

distinctive alarm operated for fault and fire conditions. Test

buttons and software features shall be provided to test the

electronic circuits and detector health.

9.13 The FACP shall have the facility to perform walk test such that

an operation can be periodically checked out for all initiating

devices. As each device is placed into alarm the FACP shall

print the condition and automatically rest the device. Audible

devices shall be initiated, if required at a preprogrammed time. If

a zone is inadvertently left in walk test mode, it shall

automatically reset to normal after the idle time is exceeded.

During the walk test the zones other than the programmed

zones shall be under continuous supervision (normal mode). In

case of any alarm initiated by detector/devices the walk test

shall get terminated automatically.

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9.14 Programming functions shall include alarm/trouble type

assignment, point descriptor assignment, alarm message

assignment, etc.

9.15 Programming may be carried out from the FACP keyboard or

utilizing the approved PC setup software via laptop/desktop

computer.

9.16 The FACP shall have a Liquid Crystal Display of Alphanumeric

type to indicate immediately all conditions. The display should

be backlight 2 (lines) x 40 character (minimum). In case of

testing of the system from the FACP the display shall be able to

give readouts of analogue value of all detectors being tested.

The FACP shall also be able to carry out continuous self-

monitoring when in normal condition.

9.17 The FACP shall have facility for in-built or external printer

coupled to the FACP, which shall log all events with time. The

printout shall clearly indicate the event - Fire/Pre Alarm/Fault

etc. with the unit address and time.

9.18 The panel shall have a built in power supply and battery

charger.

9.19 The FACPs shall also be able to discriminate between false

alarms and fire conditions, as well as priority selection of alarm

in case alarm activates in two or more remotely located units

simultaneously. In such cases, the Manual Call stations shall

have the highest priority.

9.20 The System shall be fail safe and adequate safe guards should

be under taken that in the event of a failure of a part of the

system, it shall not handicap the complete system. The Loop

Cards shall be of Modular Construction.

9.21 The party shall take all responsibility for preparation and

installation of system software into the FACP. The software shall

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be such so as to be easily operated by the VSSC personnel and

secured against software errors, ability to be upgraded so as to

incorporate more features at a later date.

9.22 The FACP shall have its own battery backup of a minimum of 24

hours in normal condition and then half an hour in alarm

condition. The back up ampere hour of the battery calculation

shall be done as per NFPA standards. The Battery shall be

2*12V (24V) DC and of sealed lead acid rechargeable

maintenance free type, housed inside the FACP along with the

battery charging. The battery shall be of the minimum quality

recommended by the manufacturer of the panel. The make of

the battery can be Quanta/Rocket/Exide

9.23 It shall be able to withstand temperature variations from

0Ocentigrade to 40O centigrade. Further, Relative Humidity (non-

condensing type) up to 85% shall not hamper its performance.

The voltage rating shall be from 15V DC to 32V DC. It shall

meet the following specification also

i) Type : Analog

Addressable

ii) Intelligent capability : Yes

iii) Fault-isolation capability : Yes

iv) Alarm delay capability : Yes

v) Sensor-self-test capability : Yes

vi) Stand-by battery with charger : Yes

vii) Voltage requirement : 230 V 50 HZ

- Ac

9.24 The FACP shall be totally enclosed dust and vermin proof type

(minimum IP 30) made of minimum 16 gauge dust inhibited

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sheet with even baked finish. The FACP shall be of completely

solid stage design.

9.25 The FACP shall have any one of these approvals: EN 54:LPCB,

UL and FM.

9.26 The system shall be designed such that it shall be possible to

add atleast 20% of the Detectors for future expansion without

extra cost on the panel.

9.27 The FACP shall be capable of being networked with other

similar FACPs located at different part of the premises through a

single RS485 bus and fiber optic cable.

9.28 The FACP shall have provision for interfacing with the voice

evacuation system.

9.29 1 and 2 loop panel shall have minimum 2 serial ports and 5 loop

panel shall have minimum 3 serial ports.

9.30 The one loop and two loop panel should have a minimum of 20

zones and each zone shall have an LED to indicate

independently fire and fault conditions on the panel fascia. The

five loop panel should have a minimum of 80zones and each

zone shall have an LED to indicate independently fire and fault

conditions on the panel fascia.

9.31 The panel should have the facility to interface with an automatic

two channel programmable speech dialer for verbal reporting of

fire. It shall be able to call four telephone numbers per channel.

The programmable speech dialer shall have two alarm inputs

and shall provide listen-in capabilities through the built-in

microphone. The dialer shall have a built-in keypad for easy

operation, programming and voice recording.

9.32 FACP shall be able to integrate with the existing system in

RPP phase I through fibre optic cable network. The panel

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presently being used in RPP phase I is of morley IAS make

with model no. ZX1Se

9.33 The door of the FACP shall be of lockable type.

9.34 Password protection shall be provided to avoid unauthorized

changing on the settings of the FACP.

9.35 The FACPs and Repeater Panels shall be provided with good

quality surge protectors for protection against unwanted voltage

surges due to like lightning.

10 FIRE ALARM REPEATER / ANNUNCIATOR PANEL

10.1 The Alarm Repeater/Annunciator Panel shall be of active type

and shall display fire/fault messages simultaneously with the

FACP. It shall be capable of interfacing with the FACP on a

single RS 485 Bus. The panel shall be capable of operating on

24 V DC supply.

10.2 The panel shall have a 2 x 40 character backlit alphanumeric

LCD display, which shall display date, time & description of

alarm/trouble events that are displayed in the FACP with an

inbuilt buzzer to indicate fault/fire alarm.

10.3 It shall have control keys for sound, silence, mute and to reset

the FACP from the repeater station.

10.4 The repeater panel shall have the following LED‘s indications

a. Supply

b. Fault

c. Mute

d. Silent

e. Disabled

f. Fire

10.5 The repeater panel shall be UL listed or LPCB approved. Shall

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comply with EN54 or equivalent standard.

11 OPTIC FIBER CONVERTER

11.1 The optic fiber converter shall meet the interfacing requirements

of different types of cable from fire alarm control panel with the

optical fiber cable already laid in RPP. The details of the optic

fiber in Annexure I. The make of the optic fiber Converter shall

be of ADF web/ MOXA/GIS Axis.

11.2 The specification of the optic fiber converter shall match with the

requirement of the manufacturer of the FACP.

12 CABLE

12.1 The above ground and below ground cable shall be 2 core

1.5mm2 copper twisted pair multi-strand cable. It shall be FRLS

type, PVC covered armoured cable with overall aluminium

sheathing. The cable shall comply with latest IS standard. The

cable shall also have the quality recommended by the

manufacturer of the FACP. Make shall be

Gloster/Sark/Havels/Polycab/Legrand

13 LAYING OF UNDERGROUND CABLES

13.1 The underground cables shall be laid 1000 mm below the

ground level. The ground is a sandy soil.

13.2 The excavation shall be carried out manually and excavation

permit shall be obtained from (CMG, COMMN and RPP Safety

Cell) the department prior to carrying out the excavation.

13.3 For working inside the facility, prior permission shall be obtained

from the concerned manager.

13.4 A layer of brick in the sides and top shall be provided along the

cable. A warning tape in length shall also be provided on the top

of the brick at depth of 50cms from the ground level

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13.5 Road cutting shall be done with prior permission only. The

number of road crossing to be made is around 130nos.

13.6 At road/ floor/ wall crossings the cable shall be taken through

50mm dia hume pipe. Both the sides of the hume pipe shall be

suitably closed to avoid the entry of sand. If two or more hume

pipes are used for crossings, the same shall be joined using a

collar with higher diameter.

13.7 A trial trench shall be made wherever required to ascertain other

cables / pipes are not laid along the cable. Trial trenches shall

be made as per the instruction of the engineer in charge.

13.8 The trench shall be filled with the excavated sand itself and shall

be compacted and leveled. Road cutting shall be corrected with

concrete (at the surface) as directed by the engineer in charge.

Other openings made shall also be suitably closed.

13.9 Marker (above ground) shall be provided at a distance of every

30m along the underground cable route as well as the point

where the cable direction changes. Installation of marker

includes the fabricating of overall sizes 300x50x650mm size

(Detailed drawing enclosed as annexure IV) ferrocement route

marker made out 10gx10gx10cmx10cm MS weldmesh and 26g

hexagonal wire mesh on each side of weld mesh and also

provide 2Nos. 6mm TOR rod in the centre portion of the route

marker as indicated in the drawing as reinforcement and cement

mortar prepared of cement and m-sand sieved through a sieve

of 2.36 aperture, shall be mixed dry in CM 1:2 proportion by

weight and after with a water cement ratio of 0.48 including

curing the same after 24 hours for a period of 7 days using

continuous water spray complete with neat finishing in line and

level with even thickness, during the molding work of route / joint

marker shall be partial above ground level with two coat of

cement primer and two coat of enamel paint (Cable marker shall

be painted with Fire red colour and black colour for indicative

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letters & arrow markings)etc complete as per the drawing and

as directed by the Engr. In-Charge. The marker shall be

engraved with “FDS CABLE”. The marker shall show the

direction of the cable route.

13.10 Cable joints shall be avoided to the extent possible in the

underground cables. If cable joints are provided, the same shall

be indicated with the help of similar marker engraved with “FDS

CABLE JOINT”.

14 INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

14.1 Fire detectors, smoke detectors, manual call points etc shall be

installed based on the manufacturers recommendation / as per

NFPA standard.

14.2 Wiring shall be of class A type.

14.3 The details on the rough estimate on the number of FACP,

loops and its length, number of smoke detector, number of

hooter cum strobe etc with respect to the various buildings are

given in Annexure II. The above number and length may change

based on the detailed design and the field survey.

14.4 The above ground wiring shall be done as per NFPA / EN

standard.

14.5 Fire alarm system shall be installed / spaced as per the design

document submitted and approved by VSSC.

14.6 The fire alarm system shall be integrated with the existing fire

alarm system in RPP Phase I.

14.7 If required, FACP may be required to be installed outside the

building (may be at four locations). In that case the FACP shall

be housed in a weather proof enclosure with suitable protection

against sun and rain (atleast IP 65).

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14.8 The FACP of loop 1 shall be at duty officer room at RPP. This

panel shall also be acting as a repeater panel of the other

FACPs. The various FACP located at various location shall be

integrated to this panel at duty officer, VSSC through fiber optic

cable through a fiber optic converter and communication cards.

14.9 Manual call points shall be installed at a height of 1.2m from the

ground with rain protection cover at the top. For this aluminium

rectangular pipe (minimum 60mm x 30mm and 2mm thickness

with grey colour powder coated) shall be made and shall be

fixed to the ground through concrete mounting pedestal. The

pedestal shall be PCC (mix ratio 1:3:6) with 50cm x 50cm x

20cm (ht) base and 20cm x 20cm x 30cm (ht) rise. 15cm of the

rise shall be above the ground.

14.10 Spiral earthing, weather proof terminal box etc shall be used

during the installation of the manual call points.

14.11 A master panel integrating all the FACPs shall be installed at fire

station. Cable shall be laid from the nearby FACP to the fire

station.

14.12 A hooter shall be installed at the master panel room and

repeater panel room. The same shall be activated during the fire

condition.

14.13 The maximum distance (fibre optic cable distance) between the

FACPs varies and maximum can be around 1km.

14.14 Any item required for the successful installation, testing and

commissioning of the fire detection and alarm system is under

the scope of the party.

14.15 The party shall undertake the responsibility of the complete

installation, commissioning, user trials and training.

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15 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING

15.1 Fire alarm system testing shall be carried out as per NFPA 72 or

equivalent EN Standard

15.2 Testing scheme and procedures shall be prepared and

submitted to the department and get approved before carrying

out the tests.

15.3 FACP

15.3.1 All zones one by one shall be de wired to check for fault signal

indication in the FACP.

15.3.2 The Power Source shall be cut off and checked for stand by

supply from the batteries. After six hours the FACP Source shall

be switched on to check for auto switch over to the Mains mode.

15.3.3 Tests shall be conducted for AC fail, charger fail, DC fail, Battery

Disconnect or Battery fail. In all such cases the relevant L E D

should glow and the piezo sound shall also give sound output.

15.3.4 While doing the above test, relevant indication shall be received

in the master control panel, the repeater panels.

15.4 SMOKE DETECTOR

15.4.1 The testing shall be carried out for each loop / zone, initially one

detector in a zone and subsequently 2 or more disassociated

detectors in each zone with time lapse between the detectors to

test for Alarm Priority, Alarm Queuing and Call Logging.

15.4.2 Each detector will be subjected to smoke aspiration from

burning paper/cigarette puffs, rubber and other materials which

give dense smoke held at 0.3 M distance from the detector. The

FACP should indicate increased analogue output for that

address and after the programmed delay time, a fire alarm

signal shall be indicated. This delay shall be utilised for alarm

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verification.

15.4.3 Sensitivity testing shall be carried out for the each smoke

detectors as per the NFPA/EN standard.

15.4.4 The same test shall be carried out for two detectors in the same

Loop but in different rooms. The FACP shall indicate Pre Alarm

higher analogue levels for both detectors in its display with

separate identification for both fires. One of the detectors in

question is subjected too higher and longer levels of smoke

aspiration. The FACP should give priority alarm for this address.

The printout shall indicate individual addresses of the detectors

with achieved analogue values and the time of event.

15.4.5 This test shall be carried out for different Loops as well as for 2

Loops simultaneously.

15.5 MANUAL CALL POINTS

15.5.1 All the manual call points shall be tested for its performance as

per the manufacturer recommendation.

15.6 SOUNDER CUM STROBES

15.6.1 Sound level shall be measured using a sound level indicator and

shall comply with the specification.

15.7 ADDITIONAL TEST

15.7.1 One detector of each type will be disconnected and subjected to

slow dust build - up by means as desired by VSSC official and

again connected in the circuit.

15.7.2 The FACP shall indicate the changed ambient levels and

automatically adjust the analogue values for the same. These

detectors are to be replaced by new detectors of identical type

and the FACP shall then be programmed accordingly and

checked. The party will take custody of the removed detectors

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without additional cost to VSSC.

15.7.3 Any part of the loop shall be short-circuited. The FACP shall

indicate the communication failure of all the devices connected

in the shortcircuited segment. After the short circuit is corrected,

the Fault Isolator shall return to its normal status automatically,

this being reflected in the FACP. The Loop shall then be in

normal operation again. Any part of the Loop shall be de wired

and tested as given above.

16 QUALITY AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

16.1 Following shall be the quality and acceptance criteria for the

various bought out items

Sl. No Items Acceptance criteria

1. FACP Visual inspection of the components and standard

compliant marking on the panel

2. Addressable Smoke

detectors and the base

Visual inspection of the components and standard

compliant marking on the detector

3. Heat detectors and the

base


compliant marking on the detector

4. Manual call stations Visual inspection of the components and standard

compliant marking on manual call stations

5. Fire Alarm Repeater

Panel


compliant marking on the panel.

6. Sounder or strobe and the

base


compliant marking on the sounder / strobe

7. Optic fiber converter Visual inspection of the components and marking

on optic fiber converter

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8. Cable Visual inspection and standard compliant marking

on the cable

9. Fire and Smoke detection

system

Based on the acceptance test detailed under

section 15

16.2 The installation of the fire alarm system shall be accepted based

on the acceptance test detailed under section 15.

17 SCHEDULE

17.1 Following shall be the schedule for carrying out the work.

Sl. No Activity Schedule

1. Field survey and submission of the design

document

3 months from the date of

acceptance of the purchase order by

the party

2. Installation of fire and smoke detection

system

7 months from the date of approval

of the design document.

3. Testing, commissioning and handing over 1 month from the date of completion

of the installation

4. Handing over documents Within two weeks from the date of

commissioning of the system

18 EXPERIENCE OF THE PARTY

18.1 Party should have the experience in design, installation, testing

and commissioning of fire alarm system in industries or high rise

buildings. Party should have executed atleast one single order

worth Rs 25lakhs or more within the last five year.

19 DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE

TECHNICAL OFFER

19.1 A compliance statement (filled up checklist – Annexure V) on

the various sections of this document. The details in case of non

compliance shall be clearly mentioned. Offer without the filled up

checklist as compliance statement shall be rejected.

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19.2 Copy of the work order / purchase order and completion

certificate on similar works (installation, testing and

commissioning of fire detection and alarm system) carried out in

the last 5years. Offer without an atleast single work order and

completion certificate worth Rs25 lakhs or more will be rejected.

19.3 Specification data sheets for the various bought out items like

multi sensor smoke detector, manual call points, cables, optic

fiber converter, fire alarm control panel (one loop, two loop and

five loop), repeater panel, fault isolators, communication card,

driver card etc. The offer without the same shall be rejected.

19.4 Manufacturer authorization certificate indicating the tender no

and date. A statement shall also be obtained from the

manufacturer for the extended support even in case the

particular agent withdrawn the support after the installation. The

offer without the manufacturer authorization certificate and the

above statement by the manufacturer will be rejected.

19.5 Filled up statement as per annexure III stating that the scope of

work is well understood. The offer will be rejected without the

above statement.

20 PAYMENT TERMS

20.1 The payment terms as per rules

20.1.1 The rate of each item of work as above shall, unless expressly

stated otherwise, includes cost of:

i) All materials, fixing materials, accessories, operation,

appliances, tools, plant, equipments, transport, labour

and incidentals required in preparation for and in the full

and entire execution, testing, commissioning and

completion of the work called for in the item and as per

specifications and drawings.

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ii) Wastage on materials and labour.

iii) Loading, transporting, unloading, handling/double

handling, hoisting to all levels, setting, fitting and fixing in

position, protecting, disposal of debris and all other

labour, necessary for the full and entire execution and to

fully complete the job in accordance with contract

documents, good practice and recognized principles.

iv) Liabilities, obligations and risks arising out of conditions

of contract.

20.1.2 The specifications and drawings wherever available, are to be

read as complimentary to and part of the bill of quantities and

any work called for in shall be taken as required.

20.1.3 In the event of conflict in the specifications, the most stringent

shall apply and the interpretation of the Engineer in charge shall

be final and binding.

20.1.4 All items, quantities indicated in the schematic layout are based

on the engineering by VSSC. These quantities shall be adjusted

/ amended after detail engineering and in accordance with the

actual requirement after the approval of drawings and

specifications.

20.1.5 Contractor shall be paid for the actual quantity of work executed

by him in accordance with the approved drawings at the contract

rates.

20.1.6 The rates quoted by the party shall be applicable for any extra

quantity arising due to change in design after the placement of

order. Around 10 % variation can be expected in the estimated

material quantity. However, the party shall execute any

additional work only with prior approval of VSSC.

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21 GUARANTEE

21.1.1 The contractor shall guarantee that all the systems installed

shall maintain the specified performance at least for 36 months

after commissioning and satisfactory acceptance.

21.1.2 During the period of guarantee, the contractor shall be

responsible for the performance of the entire system, parts and

components and / or for the defect that may arise from the use

of faulty planning, designing, materials or workmanship or from

faulty erection but not otherwise ( i.e. on account of the normal

wear and tear)

21.1.3 During the period of guarantee, all complaints shall be attended

within 24 hours of receiving call from user. Any repair /

replacement / services shall be provided at no extra cost.

22 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

CONTRACT

22.1.1 The party shall extend the support for the comprehensive

annual maintenance contract for five years after the period of

guarantee. During the above period, all complaints shall be

attended within 24 hours of receiving call from the user. Any

repair / replacement of the defective component / part due to

any reason (including lightning) shall be under the scope of the

party. During the above period, inspection, testing and

preventive maintenance (inline with NFPA/ European standard)

shall be carried out as per the procedure submitted by the party.

The procedure needs to be get approved by VSSC by the party.

22.1.2 The offer for the comprehensive AMC for a period of 5 years

after warranty shall be submitted by the party in the following

format along with the commercial offer. Without this, the offer

will be rejected.

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Sl. No Item Amount

1 Comprehensive Annual Maintenance

Contract for the first year after the

guarantee period


Contract for the second year after the

guarantee period


Contract for the third year after the

guarantee period


Contract for the fourth year after the

guarantee period


Contract for the fifth year after the

guarantee period

23 HANDING OVER DOCUMENTS

23.1.1 On completion of the work in all respects, the contractor shall

hand over the following documents:

i) Operation manual

ii) Periodic inspection, testing and preventive maintenance

manual conforming to NFPA standard.

iii) As built final cable layout diagrams installed

iv) Inspection and performance test reports

v) Installation report

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vi) Soft copy of entire document in CD – 3 copies

24 GENERAL CONDITIONS:

24.1 The party should visit site at RPP, VSSC before submitting their

quotation to assess the scope of work. Two days before prior

intimation shall be given to GM, RPP (ph: 0471 2563822) on the

details of the person planned to visit the facilities.

24.2 The quantity requirement calculated are based on the rough

estimate. Additional quantity if required shall be supplied by the

party with the same rate.

24.3 The contractor shall give sufficient notice to all other agencies at

site for the installation, testing and commissioning. All testing

shall be done and recorded by contractor’s site representative.

The test shall be carried out in the presence of the

representative of VSSC. The contractor shall provide all

services, required for the test.

24.4 The scope includes cutting of bushes / trees that may come

along the route of the cable laying. The details on the number

and type of trees to be cut while laying the cable to be submitted

to VSSC for getting necessary approvals. The trees cut shall be

stacked in the location identified by the engineer in charge.

24.5 The scope of work includes site clearance (after completion of

job), so all the area shall be cleared of debris and excess

material left due to the work.

24.6 The cost incurred for minor variations, if any, in the quantity of

items actually used or minor modification in the system for the

satisfactory completion of work after final approval of design

drawing has to be absorbed by the party.

24.7 Machinery, equipment, tools etc. required for doing the

installation and commissioning job at site are to be brought by

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the party.

24.8 Services like power will be made available. The extension

cables shall be brought by the party for getting the power at the

work spot.

24.9 The supplier shall observe mandatory statutes (state or central)

in employment of personnel for the department for doing

erection jobs, including safety.

24.10 Department shall not be responsible for loss of

material/damages or injuries to installation personnel. However

the party shall be responsible for any damage/ loss to the

VSSC’s property arising out of the negligence of the party’s

personal.

24.11 The electric power supply will be made available for party’s

installation tools that run on electric power. Party should make

own arrangement for erection and the other facilities.

24.12 The party has to make their own arrangements for loadging and

boarding of their staff during transportation, installation, testing

and commissioning of the system.

24.13 Being a high security area, some restrictions may be imposed

by the security staff etc. on the working and on movement of

labour, materials etc. The contractor shall be bound to follow all

such restrictions/instructions and nothing extra shall be payable

on this account

24.14 The contractor shall take instructions from the Engineer in

Charge for stacking of materials in any place.

24.15 The work shall be carried out with least hindrance to the

adjoining building and offices and the contractors will be

responsible for any damages, caused to the existing fixtures,

electric fitting, etc. in the course of execution and the contractor

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shall make good any such, damages without any claim for extra.

24.16 The party has to obtain necessary excavation permit/fire

permit/safety clearances from the Department for operations

near facilities such as gas cutting, welding, and excavation

using JCB, before starting the work at site.

24.17 Party has to follow all the statutory regulations to ensure the

health and safety of the employees at the work site.

24.18 Use only M-sand for the related civil works.

24.19 Any breakages of pipes, cables etc during excavation will be

charged from the party.

24.20 Prior permission has to be obtained from the department for the

contract labours to work after office hours.

Above specification of the tender document will be complied. The specifications

which are not being complied is given us follows

Signature:

Name:

Designation:

Date:

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