1. The fire detection and alarm system (including the conduit) shall be a separate bid item and not part of the general electrical contract.
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1 PART 1 - GENERAL SECTION STANDARD 1.1 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS A. Contractor Requirements 1. The fire detection and alarm system (including the conduit) shall be a separate bid item and not part of the general electrical contract. 2. The contractor responsible for installing the conduit, wiring and devices shall have completed at least five similar fire alarm projects. B. Spare Capacity C. Equipment 1. The fire alarm control panel, and it's back-box enclosure, shall accommodate a minimum of 25 percent additional zones for hardwire and 25 percent additional initiating points for addressable systems. 2. All initiating circuits and signaling circuits to be designed with 25 percent spare capacity. Any signaling circuits using speakers and/or voice alert shall be designed with 25 percent spare capacity. 3. For voice alert/speaker systems, speakers shall be designed with a tap setting not to exceed 1 watt at any single speaker. In calculating spare circuit capacity, all speakers use the maximum required wattage at any speaker in this calculation. 1. At least three feet of clear space shall be provided in front of all cabinets. 2. Fire alarm control panels, annunciator, and remote-control modules shall not exceed 6 feet above finished floor to the top of the cabinet. 3. Duct type smoke detectors shall be limited to the return air side of fans. These detectors shall not cause a building wide fire alarm signal, but will cause a supervisory signal on the fire alarm system. 4. Duct Smoke detectors shall not be required where air distribution systems are incapable of spreading smoke beyond the enclosing walls, floors, and ceilings of the room or space in which the smoke is generated. 5. Provide a with a weatherproof self-amplified speaker, as well as a visual enclosed in a weatherproof housing, above each entrance. And as indicated by the UIC Fire Marshal and FAS. 6. The fire alarm control panel will be connected by the Owner to the campus wide remote station system. Requirements for this connection can be obtained from Physical Plant. D. Design Considerations: 1. Unlocking shall take place in buildings with electronic locks in the stairways upon fire alarm activation, a manual stair unlock shall be provided at the fire command center. ISSUE DATE STANDARD
2 2. Rooms used for the assembly of occupants, such as conference, study, classrooms, bathrooms, etc., shall be provided with at least one audio/visual alerting device. 3. Splices shall be avoided wire nuts are not acceptable for joining wires. Wire terminal strips shall be used to join wires. Wire terminal strips shall be permanently mounted inside junction boxes with wires neatly bundled and arranged. 4. Smoke detector(s) shall be installed in the room(s) housing the main, auxiliary fire alarm control panels, data, electrical, mechanical, hoist ways, and elevator machine rooms. 5. Smoke detectors installed for elevator recall and control will also activate the building alarm signals. 6. Buildings will have photoelectric type smoke detectors. 7. The address of each initiating device shall be recorded in the fixed, nonremovable base as a minimum. E. Acceptance Testing and Documentation: 1.2 SUMMARY 1. NFPA Standard No. 72 provides guidance for conducting acceptance testing and documentation of the results. It is critical that each device be fully tested on a functional basis including the annunciation and operational interface with other building functions. The project if phased and acceptance is made, full testing of the system must be conducted prior to final acceptance. A written work plan shall be developed by the installing contractor and the design engineer and accepted by the University Fire Marshal and Fire Access and Security (FAS) to assure complete acceptance testing. 2. Acceptance test records shall include all of the information requested by NFPA standard No. 72, figure The contractor shall submit test record forms prior to acceptance testing for review and comment by the University Fire Marshal. Deficient or lacking information shall be attached to the contractor s forms. Preliminary test record submission shall be made for systems installed or tested in phases. Final record shall be provided at the completion of testing. 3. As-built drawings shall be provided before acceptance of the work and final payment. A reproducible set and four (4) copies are required, along with PDF copies. Where CAD is used, submit a disk copy of all files in addition to the drawings. File format shall be suitable for use with Auto- Cad, Revision 12 or later, and shall meet the Office of Capital Projects requirements. A. Section includes a Fire Alarm, zoned, non-coded, UL-certified, microprocessorbased, addressable system. B. Complete and operational fire alarm system will consist of the following: 1. Fire-alarm control panel 2. Initiating devices STANDARD
3 3. Notification devices 4. Power Supplies 5. Output devices 6. Audio amplifier 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to fire-alarm terms used in this Section. B. FCP: Fire alarm control panel. C. FAA: Fire alarm annunciator panel. D. FACP: Fire alarm control panel. E. NAC: Notification appliances circuit. F. IDC: Initiating device circuit. G. SLC: Signaling line circuit. H. LED: Light-emitting diode. I. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. J. Signaling Line Circuit Addressable Loop 1. Class A. A pathway shall be designated as Class A when it performs as follows: a. It includes a redundant path. b. Operational capability continues past a single open. c. Conditions that affect the intended operation of the path are annunciated. d. Isolator module shall be used per manufacturer's requirements. K. Notification Appliance Circuits, and Initiating Device Circuits 1. Class B. A pathway shall be designated as Class B when it performs as follows: a. Operational capability does not continue past at a single open. b. Conditions that affect the intended operation of the path are annunciated. L. Fire Access Security (FAS) 1. University electrician group responsible for fire alarms, access control, and security systems. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Requirements: STANDARD
4 1. All submittals shall be approved by the University Fire Marshal prior to the beginning of any work. Provide a set of plans in electronic format (PDF) for review. An approved stamped hard copy shall be on the jobsite at all times for use by contractor and University personnel. 2. Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following the following qualifications: a. Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm system design. b. NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level III minimum. c. Architectural design documents shall not be considered a proper submittal. B. Submission to the University Fire Marshal: 1. Submit detailed drawings in accordance with the EFP s procedures and requirements for the fire alarm plan review. a. Provide identical submittal to the Engineer, FAS, and Owner Project Manager for concurrent review. 2. Upon receipt of the comments from University Fire Marshal, submit a copy of all the annotated drawings or correction sheets to the Engineer, FAS, and Owner Project Manager. 3. Incorporate all comments into the detailed drawings and resubmit to the EFP until approval is obtained. C. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Provide manufacturers product data sheets, showing the types and models and manufacturer s installation/instruction of all equipment, devices and wire/cable proposed. Evidence of FM & UL Listings and local approvals shall be submitted with the data sheets. Catalog numbers alone are not acceptable. Each document shall be highlighted indicating the model proposed, specific data, and cross out items that are not applicable for the work. D. Shop Drawings: For all fire-alarm system installations. Shall follow all the requirements in Chapter 7 of NFPA 72, include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Along with a copy of the State of Illinois license. E. Comply with the requirements of the University Fire Marshal, FAS, and recommendations in Chapter 10 of NFPA Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits. Provide circuit calculations that include all system requirements including any requirements for notification appliance circuits, or any other auxiliary function powered by the system. All notification appliance circuit(s) shall be sized with 10% voltage drop at 24 volts. 2. Include battery-size calculations. Battery calculations shall list the type of devices and modules, quantities, unit and extended amperage draw for quiescent and alarm conditions, total amperage draw and battery amp/hour rating. For design criteria, the battery amp/hour rating listed by the manufacturer shall be de-rated by 20%. Include all system requirements including any requirements for visual signaling appliances, or any other auxiliary function powered by the system. 3. Include system operation description: Detailed description for this Project, including method of operation and supervision of each type of circuit and STANDARD
5 sequence of operations for manually and automatically initiated system inputs and outputs. Manufacturer's standard descriptions for generic systems are not acceptable. 4. Include system riser diagram with device addresses, conduit sizes, cable and wire type and sizes. 5. Include wiring diagrams: power, signal and control wiring. Include diagrams for equipment and for system with all terminals and connections identified. Show wiring color code. 6. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating. 7. Include device address list: Coordinate with final system programming. 8. Point List: Provide complete zone list each initiating zone (device address), annunciator zone, custom message descriptor, notification appliance circuits, auxiliary function circuit, and the specific device associated with each function or zone. Descriptors shall be based on Room Signage Numbers. 9. Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cable and conduits. 10. Submit electronic copy of drawings, via or internet cloud service, to University Fire Marshal, FAS, Engineering firm, and Owner Project Manager. F. Qualification Data: The installer shall be licensed through the State of Illinois. G. Field Test Reports: Submit test reports documenting the activities and procedures specified. Submit reports within two weeks of completion of start-up procedures. H. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-alarm systems and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," deliver copies to the University Fire Marshal and FAS, provide electronic copies, in format required by Project Management. Include the following: 1. Comply with the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter 14 in NFPA 72 and University Fire Marshal 2. Provide "Record of Completion Documents" according to University Fire Marshal and NFPA 72 article "Permanent Records" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter. I. Training Reports: Submit reports on training documenting topic covered, dates and attendance. J. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation: 1. Software operating and upgrade manuals. 2. Program Software Backup: Complete with data files, in format required by University Fire Marshal and FAS. 3. Device address list. 4. Printout of software program. 5. System password shall not be modified from factory default. STANDARD
6 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Programmer Qualifications: 1. Programming shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm Level II technician and/or manufacture trained. 2. As a precondition to the contract, the programmer shall be regularly engaged in the design, servicing, installation and testing of fire detection and alarm notification systems, shall have at least five years of experience in the installation of fire detection and alarm notification systems. 3. The most current version of firmware/software shall be used during the programming process. B. Shop drawing shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications: 4. Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm system design. 5. NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level III minimum. 1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS In the event that the project is in an existing structure, interruption of Existing Fire- Alarm Service: Do not interrupt fire-alarm service to facilities occupied by Owner unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging necessary requirements to provide fire watch service according to requirements indicated: 1. Refer to the UIC impairment policy and procedures. 1.7 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING B. Existing Fire-Alarm Equipment: Maintain existing equipment fully operational until new equipment has been tested and accepted. As new equipment is installed, label it "NOT IN SERVICE" until it is accepted. Remove labels from new equipment when put into service and label existing fire-alarm equipment "NOT IN SERVICE" until removed from the building. C. Equipment Removal: After acceptance of new fire-alarm system, remove existing disconnected fire-alarm equipment, abandoned fire alarm panels, abandoned fire alarm devices, exposed conduits, raceways, and wiring. Repair areas where abandoned equipment and devices are removed in accordance with Division 1 Section, "Cutting and Patching," so there is no visual evidence of either removal or repair. 1.8 WARRANTY A. Warranty all materials, installation and workmanship for one (1) year from date of acceptance, unless otherwise specified. Provide a copy of the manufacturers' warranty with closeout documentation the operation and installation manuals as required in Division 1 Sections Closeout Procedures and Operation and maintenance data. B. The System Supplier shall maintain a service organization with adequate spare parts stock within 50 miles of the installation. Any defects that render the system inoperative shall be repaired within 24 hours of the Owner notifying the general contractor. These shall be maintained for a period of 5 years. PART 2 - PRODUCTS STANDARD
7 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following: NO SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE ALLOWED 1. Fire Alarm Control Panel Notifier Model NFS System components i.e., detection, notification may be one of the following: System Sensor Notifier Wheelock Potter Quam Commercial Products 2.2 SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION A. The fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices: 1. Manual stations. 2. Heat detectors. 3. Smoke detectors. 4. Automatic sprinkler system, or standpipe water flow. 5. Kitchen hood suppression system 6. Pre-Action system 7. Clean agent system 8. Air sampling detection system 9. Fire pump running 10. Others as required B. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate in the general alarm condition the following actions or sequence of operations 1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances. 2. Identify alarm at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators. 3. Transmit a fire alarm signal to the University of Illinois at Chicago Police, Keltron alarm monitoring system, specifications provided by UIC. 4. Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths. 5. Record events in the system memory. C. Supervisory signal initiation on FACP, this shall be a non-latching signal, and shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions: 1. Valve supervisory switch. 2. Fire-pump power failure, including a dead-phase or phase-reversal condition. 3. Activation of duct smoke detector. STANDARD
8 4. Suppression system off normal conditions 5. System low air pressure D. Supervisory signal initiation on FACP shall initiate the following actions: 1. Initiate supervisory audible and visible signal indication on FACP and FAA. 2. Send a signal to the UIC PD dispatch center. E. System trouble signal initiation shall be non-latching, and shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions: 1. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits. 2. Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm-initiating and supervisory signal- initiating devices. 3. Loss of primary power at fire-alarm control unit. 4. Ground or a single break in fire-alarm control unit internal circuits. 5. Abnormal ac voltage at fire-alarm control unit. 6. Break in standby battery circuitry. 7. Failure of battery charging. 8. Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator. 9. System Trouble Signal Actions: Initiate notification appliance and annunciate at FACP and send a signal to the UIC PD dispatch center. F. Signal priority shall follow section 10.7 of NFPA Edition. G. Non-interfering: Provide zoned, powered, wired, and supervised system so a signal on one zone does not prevent the receipt of signals from any other zone. All zones shall be manually resettable from the FACP after the initiating device or devices have been restored to normal. Systems that require the use of batteries or battery backup for the programming function are not acceptable. H. The system shall have spare installed capacity enabling it to support a twenty percent (20%) increase in initiating, control and indicating device circuits. Spare circuit capacity shall be evenly distributed throughout the system. I. The fire alarm panel lay out shall be approved by FAS, provide a fire alarm panel detailed drawing. J. Field installed devices SHALL NOT be hand marked for ANY reason; for the purpose of displaying the device address or other pertinent information, use a P- touch labeler or equivalent. 2.3 FIRE-ALARM CONTROL UNITS (FACP) NOTIFIER MODEL 3030 A. General Requirements for Fire-Alarm Control Unit: 1. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL. STANDARD
9 2. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies. 3. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder and printer. 4. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status. 5. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting. 6. Temperature sensors shall additionally test for and communicate the sensitivity range of the device. B. Circuits: 1. Primary power for all fire alarm equipment shall be supplied by a dedicated branch circuit. 2. Primary power circuits for all fire alarm equipment shall be mechanically protected with a breaker lock. 3. The location of the primary power disconnecting means shall be permanently identified at the fire alarm control panel 4. Initiating Device, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA Initiating Device Circuits: Class B. 6. Addressable Loop Signaling Line Circuits: Class B. 7. Provide isolator module per manufacturers recommendations. 8. Signaling Line Circuit (Network Data, Panels and Annunciators): Class B. 9. Notification Appliance: Circuits: NFPA 72, Class B. 10. High Rise: a. Fire alarm and voice communication systems must have 2 hour rated protection. b. The Riser shall be NFPA Style 7, and have a separate supply and return route each of which must have a 2-hour rated protection. c. The communication line conductors and conduit from the main control panel to the transponders must be NFPA Style 6 (Class A). C. Notification Appliance Circuit: Operation pattern shall be as directed by the University Fire Marshal and FAS. D. Elevator Recall: 1. Intelligent Addressable Smoke detectors at the following locations shall initiate automatic elevator recall. floor. a. Elevator lobby detectors except the lobby detector on the recall b. Smoke detectors in elevator machine room, control space and control room. 2. Elevator lobby detectors located on the designated recall floors shall be programmed to move the cars to the alternate recall floor. 3. A smoke detector shall be installed at the top of the elevator hoistway, no other detection is required. STANDARD
10 4. Elevator recall system shall comply with the State of Illinois Elevator Act. E. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit fire alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to University Police Keltron alarm monitoring system, and annunciated at the same location as FAA. F. Batteries: System control equipment shall receive secondary operating power from batteries integral to the equipment. Power Supply for Supervision Equipment: Supply for audible and visual equipment for supervision of the ac power shall be from a dedicated dc power supply, and power for the dc component shall be from the ac supply. Provide sufficient capacity to operate the complete system in normal or supervisory (non-alarm) mode for a period of 24 hours. Following this period of operation on battery power, the batteries shall have sufficient capacity to operate all components of the system, including all alarm indicating devices in alarm or supervisory mode for a period of 15 minutes. G. All batteries shall be permanently marked with the month and year of manufacture, using this format (MM/YYYY). H. Only batteries manufactured within the past six months will be allowed to be installed. I. Only batteries listed and approved by the manufacturer shall be used. J. All enclosures shall use manufacturer provided knock-outs, drilling into enclosures shall not be permitted. 2.4 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES A. Manual pull stations shall not be required in buildings equipped with a fire sprinkler system, except for one by the FACP or FAA. B. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be metallic finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in contrasting color; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box. 1. Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pulllever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 2. Stations requiring the breaking of the glass panel are not acceptable. 3. Station Reset: Resetting the manual fire alarm stations after operation shall require the use of a key. Manual stations which use a screwdriver or Allen wrench for reset are not acceptable. Keyed the same as FACP. 4. Indoor Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate the alarm. 5. Weatherproof Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm. 6. The operable part of the pull station shall be mounted at AFF 2.5 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS - FACP COMPATIBLE A. Requirements for Analog Addressable System Smoke Detectors: STANDARD
11 1. Comply with UL 268; operating at 24-V dc, nominal. 2. Intelligent Addressable Analog Type: Designed to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 3. Multipurpose type, containing the following: a. Integrated Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, dirty, trouble or maintenance) to the FCP. b. Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring. c. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: Blinking LED type indicating detector is communicating properly and turn RED in alarm. 4. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control panel and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting. 5. An operator at fire-alarm control unit, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector: a. Primary status. b. Device type. c. Present average value. d. Present sensitivity selected. e. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.). 6. The manufacturers back box shall be used for installation. B. Duct Detectors SYSTEM SENSOR a. Shall have duct sampling tubes, remote indicator and test switch. Units shall be capable of being reset at the FACP. Remote test switch shall be key activated. b. Shall be addressable. 2.6 HEAT DETECTORS COMPATIBLE WITH FACP A. General Requirements for Analog Addressable Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521. B. Heat Detector: Actuated by a fixed temperature device. 1. Mounting: Twist-lock base interchangeable with smoke-detector bases. 2. Integrated Addressable Heat Detector: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 3. Provide devices in ordinary ambient temperature rooms. 4. Integrated Addressable Heat Detector: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 5. The manufacturers back box shall be used for installation. STANDARD
12 2.7 EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS CONNECTIONS: 1. Kitchen Range Hood and Duct Suppression Systems: a. Each suppression system shall be equipped with a micro-switch connected to the building fire alarm control unit. Discharge of a suppression system shall automatically send an alarm signal to the building fire detection and alarm system for annunciation. b. Operation of this suppression system shall also automatically shut off all sources of fuel and heat to all equipment requiring protection under the same hood. 2. Each gaseous suppression system shall be monitored for system alarm and system trouble conditions via addressable interface devices. 2.8 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES A. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification appliance signal circuits, zoned as indicated, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. 1. Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single- mounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. B. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe or LED lights comply with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens. The word "ALERT" is engraved in minimum 1-inch- high letters on the lens. 1. Rated Light Output: 15/30/75/110 cd, selectable in the field. 2. Mounting: Wall mounted unless otherwise indicated. 3. For units with guards to prevent physical damage, light output ratings shall be determined with guards in place. 4. Flashing shall be synchronized with other units in common viewing areas per ADA, IAC, and NFPA 72. Provide properly sized outlet box to accommodate synchronizing device on strobe circuit. 5. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals. 6. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red. 7. The manufacturers backbox shall be used for installation. 2.9 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (VCS): A. General: 1. An emergency voice communication system shall be installed throughout building. 2. Upon receipt of an alarm signal from the building fire alarm system, the VCS shall automatically transmit a pre-recorded fire alarm message throughout the building. 3. A digitized voice module shall be used to store each prerecorded message. STANDARD
13 4. The VCS shall be arranged as a single channel system. 5. The VCS shall supervise all speaker circuits, control equipment, remote audio control equipment, and amplifiers. B. Speaker Circuit Control Unit: 1. The speaker circuit control unit shall include switches to manually activate or deactivate speaker circuits grouped by floor in the system. 2. The speaker circuit control unit shall include visual indication of active or trouble status for each group of speaker circuits in the system. A trouble indication shall be provided if a speaker circuit group is disabled. 3. A lamp test switch shall be provided to test all indicator lamps. 4. A single "all call" switch shall be provided to activate all speaker circuit groups simultaneously. 5. A push-to-talk microphone shall be provided for manual voice messages. 6. The push-to talk microphone shall have system priority C. Speaker Circuit Arrangement: 1. Audio amplifiers and control equipment shall be electrically supervised for normal and abnormal conditions. 2. Speaker circuits shall be 25 VRMS with a minimum of 20 percent spare power available. 3. Speaker circuits and control equipment shall be arranged such that loss of any one speaker circuit will not cause the loss of any other speaker circuit in the system. D. Audio Amplifiers: 1. Audio Amplifiers shall provide a minimum of 75 Watts at 25 VRMS output voltage levels. 2. Amplifiers shall be continuously supervised for operational status. 3. Each audio output circuit connection shall be configurable for Style X. 4. A minimum of 20 percent spare output capacity shall be available for each amplifier. 2.9 NAC POWER SUPPLY A. The NAC power supply shall be independent unit that will provide power to visual strobe notification appliances. It shall be possible to configure NAC power supply activated from intelligent synchronized modules. The power supply NAC s must be configurable to operate independently at any one of the following rates: continuous synchronized. Fault conditions on the power supply shall not impede alarm activation of host NAC circuits or other power supplies. The NAC power supply must be able to provide concurrent power for notification devices, and auxiliary devices. All the NAC Power Supplies shall be synchronized. The power supply shall support up to 26-amp hour batteries. 1. Power supply shall be minimum of 12 amps and UL 864 Listed. 2. Four independent 3 amp NAC circuits. STANDARD
14 3. All circuits shall be synchronized. 4. All enclosures shall use manufacturer provided knock-outs, drilling into enclosures shall not be permitted REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR: FAA. Provide separate annunciator for FAA as required and approved by the University Fire Marshal. A. Description: Annunciator functions shall match those of fire-alarm control units (FACP) for alarm, supervisory, CO, and trouble indications. B. Display Type and Functional Performance: Alphanumeric display and LED indicating lights shall match those of fire-alarm control unit. Provide status indication with separate annunciation for each zone. Provide controls to acknowledge, silence, reset, and test functions for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals. C. All enclosures shall use manufacturer provided knock-outs, drilling into enclosures shall not be permitted SPARE CAPACITY A. Provide twenty percent (20%) spare capacity in all panels, annunciators, on every SLC and NAC for future expansion. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A. Comply with the University Fire Marshal, NFPA 72, Illinois Accessibility Code, University of Illinois building standards and manufacturer s requirements for installation of fire-alarm equipment. B. Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing: 1. Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating Devices" Chapter, for smoke-detector spacing. 2. Comply with NFPA 72, Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors Section in the Initiating Devices Chapter, for heat-detector spacing. 3. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet. 4. Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high ceiling areas shall be determined according to Appendix B in NFPA HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or returnair opening. 6. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture. STANDARD
15 C. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install near each sprinkler water-flow switch and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal viewing position. D. Device Location-Indicating Lights: Locate in public space near the device they monitor. E. FAA: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches above the finished floor. 3.2 CONNECTIONS A. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and systems. Install the interface device less than 3 feet from the device controlled. Make an addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system being controlled. 1. Alarm-initiating connection to elevator recall system and components. 2. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches. 3. Supervisory connections at fire-pump power failure including a dead-phase or phase-reversal condition. 4. Supervisory connection with Elevator Power Shutdown. 5. Supervisory connection with Duct Detectors. 6. Supervisory connection with Door Systems. 3.3 WIRING / CONDUIT INSTALLATION A. Install wiring according to the following: 1. National Electric Code NFPA 70 B. Wire shall be color coded to identify circuit type and function. Color code shall be noted on shop drawing submittal. C. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Shall be solid-copper conductors 1. SLC: 16-gauge two conductor non-shielded FP fire cable. 2. Audio: 16-gauge twisted two conductor non-shielded 3. Visual: 14-gauge single conductor THHN D. All power limited and non-power limited shall be separated as required by the manufacturer. E. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 16 Section "Raceways and Boxes." 1. Fire alarm circuits and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm system shall be installed in a dedicated raceway system. This system shall not be used for any other wire or cable. F. Wiring within Enclosures: Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended by manufacturer. G. All connectors shall be steel insulated throated compression type STANDARD
16 H. All conduits shall be red in color, unless otherwise permitted by UIC I. All junction boxes and covers shall be red in color J. All branch conduits shall be ¾" minimum and riser conduits 1 minimum K. It is acceptable to use ½" raceway when manufacturers back box will only accept a ½" raceway (½" knock-out) A maximum of this ½" raceway shall be 96 L. Contractor shall not pull wire through existing conduit with live conductors without prior approval from UIC 3.4 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification." 3.5 CLEANING A. On completion of installation, vacuum dirt and debris from interiors; do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning. B. Inspect exposed surfaces and repair damaged finishes to match original factory finishes. C. Prior to the acceptance testing, remove plastic covers from smoke detectors. 3.6 CONTRACTOR START UP AND REPORTING A. Owner Representative shall witness field tests. B. Perform tests and inspections. 1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and to assist in testing. C. Tests and Inspections: 1. Before requesting final approval of the installation, submit a written statement using the form for Record of Completion shown in NFPA 72 Chapter 7 and as required by the University Fire Marshal. 2. Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection listed in NFPA 72 and as required by the University Fire Marshal and FAS. 3. Certify compliance with test parameters. All tests shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a NICET technician certified under the Fire Alarm Systems program at Level II. 4. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing. 5. Inspection shall be based on completed Record Drawings and system documentation that is required by NFPA 72 Chapter 7 in its "Completion Documents, Preparation" Table in Chapter 7 and as required by the University Fire Marshal. a. Comply with "Visual Inspection Frequencies" Table in the "Inspection" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA STANDARD
17 72 Chapter 14; retain the "Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the installed components. 6. Pretesting: a. Upon completing installation of the system, align, adjust, and perform complete pretesting. b. Determine, through pretesting, the conformance of the system to the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications. c. Prepare forms for systematic recording of pretest results. d. Report of Pretesting: After pretesting is complete, provide a letter certifying the installation is complete and fully operable. The letter shall include the names and titles of the witnesses to the preliminary tests. e. The fire alarm panel shall be clear/system normal prior to requesting UIC acceptance testing. 7. Final Test Notice: Provide 10 days minimum notice when the system is ready for final acceptance testing. 8. Minimum System Tests: Test the system in accordance with the procedures outlined in NFPA 72 Chapter 14 and as required by the University Fire Marshal and FAS. 9. Minimum required tests are but not limited to the ones listed below: a. Correct deficiencies observed in pretesting. b. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items with new and retest until satisfactory. c. Verify the absence of unwanted voltages between circuit conductors and ground. d. Test all conductors for short circuits utilizing an insulation testing device. e. With each circuit pair, short circuit at the far end of the circuit and measure the circuit resistance with an ohmmeter. Record the circuit resistance of each circuit on the record drawings. f. Verify the control units are in the normal condition as detailed in the manufacturer s operating and maintenance manual. g. Test initiating and indicating circuits for proper signal transmission under open circuit conditions. One connection each should be opened at not less than 10 percent of the initiating and indicating devices. Proper signal transmission in accordance with class or wiring used shall be observed. h. Test each initiating and indicating devices. Proper response at the control unit. Test smoke detectors with actual products of combustion. i. Test the system for all specified functions in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance manual. Systematically initiate specified functional performance items at each station including making all possible alarm and monitoring initiations and using all communications options. For each item under all system sequences. Observe displays, signal tones, and annunciator indications. Observe all voice audio for routing, clarity, and quality, freedom from noise and distortion, and proper STANDARD
18 volume level. j. Test both primary power and secondary power. Verify, by test, the secondary power system is capable of operating the system for the period and in the manner specified. 10. Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" as required in the "Documentation" Chapter 7 Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" as required in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter 14 in NFPA Provide all documentation as required by the University Fire Marshal and FAS. 12. Reacceptance Testing: a. Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or replaced devices and appliances. b. Tag all equipment and stations and other components at which tests have been satisfactorily completed. Place tags upon completion of tests. A. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. B. Prepare test and inspection reports. 3.7 COMMISSIONING AND DEMONSTRATION A. Provide the services of a factory-authorized service representative to demonstrate and train UIC maintenance personnel as specified below. 1. Train UIC maintenance personnel in the procedures and schedules involved in operating, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventive maintaining of the system. Include Office of State Fire Marshall requirements. Provide a minimum of 8 hours training. 2. Schedule training with the UIC maintenance personnel at least seven days in advance. 3. Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within one year of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting sound levels and adjusting controls to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to three visits to the site for this purpose. B. Train Owner's maintenance personnel on procedures and schedules for starting up and shutting down, troubleshooting, servicing, and maintaining the equipment. The training shall occur after the startup report has been provided to the owner and the trainer will provide two (2) Installation and Operations manuals for the use of the owner s personnel during training. Provide a minimum of two (2) sessions of four (4) hours of training. Provide no more than one training session per day. 1. Training Agenda: a. Format shall be an outline broken up into (2) 4-hour sessions. b. The material to be covered shall be sub divided into the description of the material to be covered for each 15-minute intervals. c. The descriptions shall include not only the material to be covered but also its location in the Installation and Operations manuals, including section STANDARD
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