SECTION CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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1 SECTION CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: /125-micrometer, multimode optical fiber cabling. 2. RS-232 cabling. 3. RS-485 cabling. 4. Low-voltage control cabling. 5. Control-circuit conductors. 6. Fire alarm wire and cable. 7. Identification products. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. B. C. D. E. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International. EMI: Electromagnetic interference. IDC: Insulation displacement connector. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or for remote-control and signaling power-limited circuits. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. B. C. D. E. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Qualification Data: For qualified layout technician, installation supervisor, and field inspector. Source quality-control reports. Field quality-control reports. Operation and Maintenance Data: For wire and cable to include in operation and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in General Conditions Article 3.5, include the following: 1. Allowable pulling tension of cable. 2. Cable connectors and terminations recommended by the manufacturer. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

2 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL. 1. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Currently certified by BICSI as an RCDD to supervise on-site testing. B. Surface-Burning Characteristics: As determined by testing identical products according to ASTM E 84 by a qualified testing agency. Identify products with appropriate markings of applicable testing agency. 1. Flame-Spread Index: 25 or less. 2. Smoke-Developed Index: 50 or less. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Test cables upon receipt at Project site. 1. Test optical fiber cable to determine the continuity of the strand end to end. Use optical loss test set. 2. Test optical fiber cable on reels. Use an optical time domain reflectometer to verify the cable length and locate cable defects, splices, and connector; include the loss value of each. Retain test data and include the record in maintenance data. 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Do not install conductors and cables that are wet, moisture damaged, or mold damaged. 1. Indications that wire and cables are wet or moisture damaged include, but are not limited to, discoloration and sagging of factory packing materials. B. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install optical fiber and connecting materials until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PATHWAYS A. Conduit and Boxes: Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." Flexible metal conduit shall not be used. B. Outlet boxes shall be no smaller than 2 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2-1/2 inches deep. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

3 2.2 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following (or approved equal): 1. AMP Netconnect; a brand of Tyco Electronics Corporation. 2. Belden COT Networking Division/NORDX. 3. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company. 4. CommScope, Inc. 5. Corning Incorporated; Corning Cable Systems. 6. CSI Technologies Inc. 7. General Cable Technologies Corporation. 8. Mohawk; a division of Belden. 9. Superior Essex Inc. 10. SYSTIMAX Solutions; a CommScope, Inc. brand M; Communication Markets Division. B. Description: Multimode, 62.5/125-micrometer, 4-fiber, nonconductive, tight buffer, optical fiber cable. 1. Comply with ICEA S for mechanical properties. 2. Comply with TIAIEIA-568-B.3 for performance specifications. 3. Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444, UL 1651, and NFPA 70 for the following types: a. General Purpose, Nonconductive: Type OFN or OFNG. 4. Maximum Attenuation: 3.50 db/km at 850 nm; 1.5 db/km at 1300 nm. 5. Minimum Modal Bandwidth: 160 MHz-km at 850 nm; 500 MHz-km at 1300 nm. C. Jacket: 1. Jacket Color: Orange for 62.5/125-micrometer cable. 2. Cable cordage jacket, fiber, unit, and group color shall be according to TIA-598-C. 3. Imprinted with fiber count, fiber type, and aggregate length at regular intervals not to exceed 40 inches. 2.3 OPTICAL FIBER CABLE HARDWARE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following (or approved equal): 1. ADC. 2. American Technology Systems Industries, Inc. 3. Belden COT Networking Division/NORDX. 4. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company. 5. Corning Incorporated; Corning Cable Systems. 6. CSI Technologies Inc. 7. Dynacom Corporation. 8. Hubbell Incorporated; Hubbell Premise Wiring. 9. Molex Premise Networks; a division of Molex, Inc. 10. Siemon. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

4 B. Cable Connecting Hardware: Meet the Optical Fiber Connector lntermateability Standards (FOCIS) specifications of TIA B, TIA B, and TIA/EIA Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B Connecting hardware shall match type and be compatible with fire alarm control panel connections and the patch panel connections. 2. Insertion loss not more than 0.75 db. 2.4 RS-232 CABLE A. Standard Cable: NFPA 70, Type CM. 1. Paired, 2 pairs, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. 2. Polypropylene insulation. 3. Individual aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded pairs with 100 percent shield coverage. 4. PVC jacket. 5. Pairs are cabled on common axis with No. 24 AWG, stranded (7x32) tinned copper drain wire. 6. Flame Resistance: Comply with UL RS-485 CABLE A. Standard Cable: NFPA 70, Type CM. 1. Paired, 2 pairs, twisted, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. 2. PVC insulation. 3. Unshielded. 4. PVC jacket. 5. Flame Resistance: Comply with UL LOW-VOLT AGE CONTROL CABLE A. Paired Cable: NFPA 70, Type CMG pair, twisted, No. 16 AWG, stranded (19x29) tinned copper conductors. 2. PVC insulation. 3. Unshielded. 4. PVC jacket. 5. Flame Resistance: Comply with UL CONTROL-CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS A. Class 1 Control Circuits: Stranded copper, Type THHN-THWN, complying with UL 83, in raceway. B. Class 2 Control Circuits: Stranded copper, Type THHN-THWN, complying with UL 83, in raceway. C. Class 3 Remote-Control and Signal Circuits: Stranded copper, Type TW or TF, complying with UL 83. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

5 2.8 FIRE ALARM WIRE AND CABLE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following (or approved equal): 1. Comtran Corporation. 2. Draka Cableteq USA. 3. Genesis Cable Products; Honeywell International, Inc. 4. Rockbestos-Suprenant Cable Corp. 5. West Penn Wire; a brand of Belden Inc. B. General Wire and Cable Requirements: NRTL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70, Article 760. C. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted not less than No. 18 AWG size and shielding as recommended by system manufacturer. 2.9 IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following (or approved equal): 1. Brady Corporation. 2. HellermannTyton. 3. Kroy LLC. 4. PANDUIT CORP. B. Comply with UL 969 for a system of labeling materials, including label stocks, laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers. C. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 2.10 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate cables. B. Factory test optical fiber cables on reels according to TIAIEIA-568-B.1. C. Factory test multimode optical fiber cables according to TIA A and TIAIEIA-568-B.3. D. Cable will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. E. Prepare test and inspection reports. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS A. Comply with TIA-569-B for pull-box sizing and length of conduit and number of bends between pull points. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

6 B. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." for installation of conduits and wireways. C. Install manufactured conduit sweeps and long-radius elbows whenever possible. 3.2 INSTALLATION OF HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems." for installation of supports for pathways, conductors and cables. 3.3 WIRING METHOD A. Install wiring and cables in metal raceways and wireways. Conceal raceway except in unfinished spaces and as indicated. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4 inch. Control and data transmission wiring shall not share conduit with other building wiring systems. B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points. Use lacing bars and distribution spools. Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended in writing by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of enclosure. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with intrusion system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. 3.4 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES A. Comply with NECA 1. B. Conductors: Size according to system manufacturer's written instructions unless otherwise indicated. C. General Requirements for Cabling: 1. Comply with TIAIEIA-568-B Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 6, "Cable Termination Practices." 3. Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, and cross-connect and patch panels. 4. Cables may not be spliced. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30 inches and not more than 6 inches from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals. 5. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii, but not less than radii specified in BICSIITSIM, "Cabling Termination Practices" Chapter. Install lacing bars and distribution spools. 6. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable. 7. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used for heating. 8. Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 4, "Pulling Cable." Monitor cable pull tensions. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

7 D. Optical Fiber Cable Installation: 1. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B Cable shall be terminated on connecting hardware that is rack or cabinet mounted. 3.5 FIRE ALARM WIRING INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1 and NFPA 72. B. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." 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. C. Wiring within Enclosures: Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of the enclosure. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to the system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. D. Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where circuit connections are made. E. Color-Coding: Color-code fire alarm conductors differently from the normal building power wiring. Use one color-code for alarm circuit wiring and another for supervisory circuits. Colorcode audible alarm-indicating circuits differently from alarm-initiating circuits. Use different colors for visible alarm-indicating devices. Paint fire alarm system junction boxes and covers red. 3.6 POWER AND CONTROL-CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS A. 120-V Power Wiring: Install according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables" unless otherwise indicated. B. Minimum Conductor Sizes: 1. Class 1 remote-control and signal circuits, No. 14 AWG. 2. Class 2 low-energy, remote-control and signal circuits, No. 16 AWG. 3. Class 3 low-energy, remote-control, alarm and signal circuits, No. 12 AWG. 3.7 CONNECTIONS A. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Digital Addressable Fire-Alarm System" for connecting, terminating, and identifying wires and cables. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

8 3.8 FIRESTOPPING A. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping." 3.9 GROUNDING A. For low-voltage wiring and cabling, comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." 3.10 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, and cabling complying with TINEIA-606-A. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections. B. Perform tests and inspections. C. Tests and Inspections: 1. Visually inspect optical fiber cable jacket materials for NRTL certification markings. Inspect cabling terminations to confirm color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections to confirm compliance with TINEIA-568-B Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords, and labeling of all components. a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TINEIA-568-B.2. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration. 3. Optical Fiber Cable Tests: a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TINEIA-568-B.1. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration. b. Link End-to-End Attenuation Tests: 1) Multimode Link Measurements: Test at 850 or 1300 nm in 1 direction according to TIA A, Method B, One Reference Jumper. 2) Attenuation test results for links shall be less than 2.0 db. Attenuation test results shall be less than that calculated according to equation in TINEIA- 568-B.1. D. Document data for each measurement. Print data for submittals in a summary report that is formatted using Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM as a guide, or transfer the data from the instrument to the computer, save as text files, print, and submit. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

9 E. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. F. Prepare test and inspection reports. END OF SECTION CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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11 SECTION DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.2 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Fire-alarm control unit. 2. Manual fire-alarm boxes. 3. System smoke detectors. 4. Heat detectors. 5. Notification appliances. 6. Addressable interface device. 7. Magnetic door holders. 8. Remote annunciator. B. Related sections include the following: 1. Division 26 section "Common Work Results for Electrical and Communications." 2. Division 26 section "Grounding and Bonding." 3. Division 26 section "Electrical Identification." 4. Division 26 section "Raceways and Boxes." 5. Division 28 section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security." 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. B. C. D. E. FACP: Fire alarm control panel RAP: Remote annunciators panel. LED: Light-emitting diode. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to fire alarm terms used in this section. 1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. Noncoded, UL-certified addressable system, with multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

12 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Requirements: 1. Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications: a. Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm system design. b. NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level IV minimum. 2. Submittals shall conform to the requirements of Division Contractor shall receive approval for product data and shop drawing submittals before commencing work. B. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. C. Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm system. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 1. System Operation Description: Detailed description for this Project, including method of operation and supervision of each type of circuit and sequence of operations for manually and automatically initiated system inputs and outputs. Manufacturer's standard descriptions for generic systems are not acceptable. 2. Device Address List: Coordinate with final system programming. 3. System riser diagram with device addresses, conduit sizes, and cable and wire types and sizes. 4. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. Include diagrams for equipment and for system with all terminals and interconnections identified. Show wiring color code. 5. Batteries: Size calculations. 6. Voltage drop calculations: For notification appliance circuits. D. Qualification Data: For qualified shop drawing preparer and installing personnel. E. Field quality-control reports. F. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-alarm systems and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified General Conditions Article 3.5, include the following: 1. Comply with the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA Provide "Record of Completion Documents" according to NFPA 72 article "Permanent Records" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter. 3. Record copy of site-specific software. 4. Provide "Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records" according to NFPA 72 article of the same name and include the following: a. Frequency of testing of installed components. b. Frequency of inspection of installed components. c. Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance. d. Manufacturer's user training manuals. 5. Manufacturer's required maintenance related to system warranty requirements. 6. Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire-alarm control unit. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

13 G. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation: 1. Software operating and upgrade manuals. 2. Program Software Backup: On magnetic media or compact disk, complete with data files. 3. Device address list. 4. Printout of software application and graphic screens. 1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: 1. Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project. 2. Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm Level ill technician. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. 1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Alarm Service: Do not interrupt fire-alarm service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary guard service according to requirements indicated: 1. Notify Owner no fewer than seven days in advance of proposed interruption of fire-alarm service. 2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire-alarm service without Owner's written permission. 1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING A. The first Fire Alarm Control Panel installed, tested and placed in service shall be the one located in the main command center in Building 20. Each completed fire alarm system shall be tied to the fiber network for monitoring in the main command center in building 20, tested and placed in service. All fire alarm systems must be installed, networked, tested and accepted by owner prior to Substantial Completion. As a result, some fire alarm systems may be in service for a year prior to Substantial Completion. Refer to this specification, sections 1.10 "Maintenance Service" and 3.7 "Warranty" for additional information. 1.9 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT A. Comply with UL 864. B. Technical Support: Beginning with Substantial Completion, provide software support for two years. C. Upgrade Service: Update software to latest version at Project completion. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Substantial Completion. Upgrading software shall include operating system. Upgrade shall include new or revised licenses for use of software. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

14 1. Provide 30 days' notice to Owner to allow scheduling and access to system MAINTENANCE SERVICE A. Initial Maintenance Service: Provide inspection, testing and maintenance on new fire alarm systems throughout the construction period (refer to this specification, section 1.8). Beginning at Substantial Completion, provide 12 months' full inspection, testing, and maintenance by skilled factory trained and certified, NICET level Ill, technicians of Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm Systems. Include all inspection, testing, and maintenance as required by NFPA 72. A copy of all maintenance, inspections, and testing records shall be provided to the facility EXTENDED 2ND YEAR MAINTENANCE SERVICE- ALTERNATE #4 A. Extended Maintenance Service: Provide inspection, testing and maintenance on new fire alarm systems an additional 1 year beyond the maintenance service in Section Provide 12 months' full inspection, testing, and maintenance by skilled factory trained and certified, NICET level Ill, technicians of Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm Systems. Include all inspection, testing, and maintenance as required by NFPA 72. A copy of all maintenance, inspections, and testing records shall be provided to the facility EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Lamps for Remote Indicating Lamp Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 1 unit. 2. Lamps for Strobe Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 1 unit. 3. Smoke Detectors, Fire Detectors: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type. 4. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to 2 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type. 5. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to locked and tamperproofed components. 6. Manual Fire Alarm Keys: 50 extra keys. 7. Audible and Visual Notification Appliances: 10 of each type installed. 8. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the system. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following, or an approved equal: 1. Amseco- a Potter brand; Potter Electric Signal Company. 2. Commercial Products Group/CPG Life Safety Signals. 3. Cooper Wheelock. 4. EST- Edwards Systems Technologies. 5. Faraday; Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. 6. Federal Signal Corporation. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

15 7. Fire Control Instruments, Inc.; a Honeywell company. 8. Fire Lite Alarms; a Honeywell company. 9. Gamewell; a Honeywell company. 10. GE Infrastructure; a unit of General Electric Company. 11. Gentex Corporation. 12. Harrington Signal, Inc. 13. NOTIFIER; a Honeywell company. 14. Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.; Fire Safety Division. 15. Silent Knight; a Honeywell company. 16. STI- Safety Technology International, Inc. 17. System Sensor; age-honeywell Company. Electrical and Fire Alarm Replacement 2.2 SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION A. Fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and systems: 1. Manual stations. 2. Heat detectors. 3. Smoke detectors. 4. Automatic sprinkler system water flow. 5. Fire-extinguishing system operation. 6. Fire pump running. B. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following actions: 1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances. 2. Identify alarm at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators. 3. Transmit an alarm signal across the network to the command center NAP. 4. Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire-alarm mode. 5. Release magnetic door holders. 6. Record events in the system memory. C. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions: 1. Valve supervisory switch. 2. Duct smoke detector. D. System trouble signal initiation 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 primaiy power at fire-alarm control unit. 4. Loss of primary power at notification auxiliary panels. 5. Ground or a single break in fire-alarm control unit internal circuits. 6. Abnormal ac voltage at fire-alarm control unit. 7. Break in standby battery circuitry. 8. Failure of battery charging. 9. Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator. 10. Fire pump power failure or phase reversal condition. E. System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions: 1. Annunciate at fire-alarm control unit. 2. Record the events in the system memory. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

16 3. Shut down associated air-handling equipment for duct smoke detector activation. 4. Transmit a trouble or supervisory signal across the network to the command center NAP. 2.3 FIRE-ALARM CONTROL UNIT 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. a. 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. b. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder. 2. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status. a. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting and allow for adjustment of sensitivity at fire-alarm control unit. b. Temperature sensors shall additionally test for and communicate the sensitivity range of the device. 3. Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment. B. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire-alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and superv1s1on. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu. 1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 2 lines of 40 characters, minimum. 2. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters. C. Networking: 1. Fire alarm control units shall be connected to form a peer-to-peer, token-ring, selfregenerating fiber optic network. Exception: Building 6 shall be connected to Building 1 via RS 485. a. Fiber-optic Cable: 62.5 microns - 8 db loss (max.) between fire alarm control units. b. Operate at 625 K baud. c. Style 7 wiring. NOTE: Also refer to Specification Section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security." 2. Fire alarm control units shall be capable of annunciating all events from the entire network. Exception: Building Main fire alarm control unit in Building 20 shall be capable of transmitting all events from the entire network to the facility monitoring system via Bacnet. D. Circuits: DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

17 1. Initiating Device, Notification Appliance, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class B. a. Initiating Device Circuits: Style C. b. Notification Appliance Circuits: Style X. c. Signaling Line Circuits: Style 3. d. Install no more than 50 addressable devices on each signaling line circuit. 2. Serial Interfaces: One RS-232 port for printers. E. Notification Appliance Circuit: Operation shall sound in a temporal Code 3 pattern. F. Door Controls: Door hold-open devices that are controlled by smoke detectors at doors in smoke barrier walls shall be connected to fire-alarm system. G. Remote Smoke-Detector Sensitivity Adjustment: Controls shall select specific addressable smoke detectors for adjustment, display their current status and sensitivity settings, and change those settings. Allow controls to be used to program repetitive, time-scheduled, and automated changes in sensitivity of specific detector groups. Record sensitivity adjustments and sensitivity-adjustment schedule changes in system memory. H. Alarm Silencing, Trouble, and Supervisory Alarm Reset: Manual reset at the FACP after initiating devices are restored to normal. 1. Silencing-switch operation halts alarm operation of notification appliances and activates an "alarm silence" light. Display of identity of the alarm zone or device is retained. 2. Subsequent alarm signals from other devices or zones reactivate notification appliances until silencing switch is operated again. 3. When alarm-initiating devices return to normal and system reset switch is operated, notification appliances operate again until alarm silence switch is reset. I. Transmission to Command Center: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals across the network to the command center for monitoring as indicated on Drawings. J. Printout of Events: Control unit shall have the capabilities to connect a system printer for printing system memory of alarm, supervisory, and trouble events and a historical log of events. Identify zone, device, and function. Include type of signal (alarm, supervisory, or trouble) and date and time of occurrence. Differentiate alarm signals from all other printed indications. Also print system reset event, including same information for device, location, date, and time. K. Primary Power: 24-V de obtained from 120-V ac service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory signals shall be powered by 24-V de source. 1. Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the powersupply module rating. 2. Power supply shall have a dedicated fused safety switch for this connection at the service entrance equipment. Paint the switch box red and identify it with "FIRE ALARM SYSTEM POWER." L. Secondary Power: 24-V de supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch. 1. Batteries: Sealed lead acid. 2. Battery and Charger Capacity: Comply with NFPA 72. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

18 M. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions. 2.4 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES A. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be die cast metal, 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, plastic-rod type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 2. Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch. 2.5 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS A. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors: 1. Comply with UL 268; operating at 24-V de, nominal. 2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to the FACP. 3. Detectors shall be two-wire type. 4. 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. 5. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation. 6. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type indicating detector has operated and power-on status. B. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: 1. Sensor: LED or infrared light source with matching silicon-cell receiver. 2. Detector Sensitivity: Between 2.5 and 3.5 percent/foot smoke obscuration when tested according to UL 268A. 3. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting. 4. 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.). C. Duct Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type complying with UL 268A. 1. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: a. Sensor: LED or infrared light source with matching silicon-cell receiver. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

19 b. Detector Sensitivity: Between 2.5 and 3.5 percenufoot smoke obscuration when tested according to UL 268A. 2. UL 268A listed, operating at 24-V de, nominal. 3. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to the FACP. 4. 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. The fixed base shall be designed for mounting directly to the air duct. 5. Self-Restoring: Detectors shall not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation. 6. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type. Indicating detector has operated and poweron status. 7. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting. 8. 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.). 9. Weatherproof Duct Housing Enclosure: NEMA 250, Type 4X; NRTL listed for use with the supplied detector Sampling Tubes: Design and dimensions as recommended by manufacturer for specific duct size, air velocity, and installation conditions where applied. 2.6 HEAT DETECTORS A. General Requirements for Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521. B. Heat Detector, Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature of 135 deg F or a rate of rise that exceeds 15 deg F per minute unless otherwise indicated. 1. Mounting: Twist-lock base interchangeable with smoke-detector bases. 2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. 2.7 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 singlemounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. B. Horns: Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24-V de; with prov1s1on for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464. Horns shall produce a sound-pressure level DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

20 of 90 dba, measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol. C. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" 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 in a temporal pattern, synchronized with other units. 5. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals. 6. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red. 2.8 MAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS A. Description: Units are equipped for wall or floor mounting as indicated and are complete with matching doorplate. 1. Electromagnet: Requires no more than 3 W to develop 25-lbf (111-N) holding force. 2. Wall-Mounted Units: Flush mounted unless otherwise indicated. 3. Rating: 120-V ac. B. Material and Finish: Match door hardware. 2.9 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR A. Description: Annunciator functions shall match those of a slave fire-alarm control unit for alarm, supervisory, and trouble indications. Manual switching functions shall match those of single fire-alarm control unit, including acknowledging, silencing, resetting, and testing locally. 1. Mounting: Surface cabinet, NEMA 250, Type 1. B. Display Type and Functional Performance: Alphanumeric display and LED indicating lights shall match those of fire-alarm control unit. Provide controls to acknowledge, silence, reset, and test functions for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals NETWORKANNUNCIATOR A. Description: Annunciator functions shall match those of a master network fire-alarm control unit for alarm, supervisory, and trouble indications. Manual switching functions shall match those of the master fire-alarm control unit, including acknowledging, silencing, resetting, and testing across the entire network. 1. Mounting: Surface cabinet, NEMA 250, Type 1. B. Display Type and Functional Performance: Alphanumeric display and LED indicating lights shall match those of fire-alarm control unit. Provide controls to acknowledge, silence, reset, and test functions for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

21 2.11 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE A. Description: Microelectronic monitor module, NRTL listed for use in providing a system address for alarm-initiating devices for wired applications with normally open contacts. B. Integral Relay: Capable of providing a direct signal to circuit-breaker shunt trip for power shutdown CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS A. Description: Detectors with electrochemical sensing for measuring carbon monoxide levels in the air. 1. Comply with UL Ceiling mounted Vdc rated. 4. Integral trouble relay for monitoring. 5. Integral alarm relay for monitoring DEVICE GUARDS A. Description: Welded wire mesh of size and shape for the smoke detector, heat detector, or notification device requiring protection as indicated on the Drawings. 1. Factory fabricated and furnished by manufacturer of device. 2. Finish: Paint of color to match the protected device. 3. UL Listed to protect the intended device WIRE AND CABLE A. All wiring shall be installed in conduit. B. Refer to Division 28 "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" for wire and cable requirements CONDUIT A. All above-ground conduit shall be 3/4" EMT minimum. B. Refer to Division 26 "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems" for conduit and box requirements VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES: A. Standard: UL 346. B. Type: Electrically supervised. C. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

22 D. Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position. Electrical and Fire Alarm Replacement PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment. B. Install wall-mounted equipment, with tops of cabinets not more than 60 inches above the finished floor. C. 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 A in NFPA HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening. 6. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture. D. Duct Smoke Detectors: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A. Install sampling tubes so they extend the full width of duct. E. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install not less than 6 inches below the ceiling. Install bells and horns on flush-mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille. F. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install adjacent to each alarm bell or alarm horn and at least 6 inches below the ceiling. G. Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Surface mounted, with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches above the finished floor. H. Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches above the finished floor. 3.2 WIRING INSTALLATION A. Refer to Division 28 "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" for wire installation requirements. 3.3 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. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

23 1. Alarm-initiating connection to monitor sprinkler water flow switches. 2. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches. 3. Supervisory connections at fire pump power failure including phase reversal. 4. Alarm-initiating connection to release magnetic door holders 5. Alarm-initiating connection to kitchen hood suppression. (Alternate 2.) 6. Supervisory connection at carbon monoxide detectors. (Alternate 4.) 3.4 A. B. C. IDENTIFICATION Identify system components, wmng, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Electrical Identification." Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit. Paint power-supply disconnect switch red and label "FIRE ALARM." 3.5 A. GROUNDING Ground fire-alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE Install a ground wire from main service ground to fire-alarm control unit. 3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Final tests shall be witnessed by architecuengineer and owner and all parties shall be notified 1 0 days in advance. B. All tests shall be scheduled per the owner's requirements. Tests shall be coordinated with main command center and will include verification of proper receipt at main command center in the Administration Building. C. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports: 1. Before requesting final approval of the installation, submit a written statement using the form for Record of Completion shown in NFPA Perform each electrical test and visual and mechanical inspection listed in NFPA 72. Certify compliance with test parameters. 3. Visual Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection before any testing. Use as-built drawings and system documentation for the inspection. Identify improperly located, damaged, or nonfunctional equipment, and correct before beginning tests. 4. Testing: Follow procedure and record results complying with requirements in NFPA 72. a. Detectors that are outside their marked sensitivity range shall be replaced. 5. Test and Inspection Records: Prepare according to NFPA 72, including demonstration of sequences of operation by using the matrix-style form in Appendix A in NFPA 70. D. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. E. Prepare test and inspection reports. F. Maintenance Test and Inspection: Perform tests and inspections listed for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semiannual periods. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections. DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

24 G. Annual Test and Inspection: One year after date of Substantial Completion, test fire-alarm system complying with visual and testing inspection requirements in NFPA 72. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections. 3.7 WARRANTY A All equipment, workmanship and materials, including installation, shall be warranted for a period of one (1) year after Substantial Completion (refer to this specification, Section 1.8 for additional information). 3.8 DEMONSTRATION & TRAINING A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire-alarm system, appliances, and devices. B. Prior to substantial completion, or segment of project, fully instruct Government's designated operating and maintenance personnel in operation, adjustment, maintenance, and preventive maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. C. Submit outline of training sessions and receive approval prior to scheduling sessions. D. Videotape Recordings: 1. Manufacturer and installer shall provide videotapes or DVDs (as coordinated with Government's equipment). 2. Video record all instructions to Government's personnel for equipment, in addition to the instruction manual. 3. Recording shall include names of personnel demonstrating and dates of demonstration. Include applicable system data with recording of instructions. E. Type of Training: 1. Operational Training: a. Instruction shall be on-the-job. b. Provide the service of competent subcontractor's or manufacturer's engineers and qualified maintenance personnel to adequately train designated persons in the details of and operation of each system component and the proper operation of all systems. c. The operating and maintenance manual prepared by the subcontractor, manufacturer's literature on the actual equipment installed, and copies of approved posted operating instructions shall be used as a basis for the training. d. Contractor shall provide three (3) separate training sessions, one for each shift. 2. Maintenance Training: a. Instruction shall be on-the-job. b. Provide the service of competent subcontractor's or manufacturer's engineers and qualified maintenance personnel to adequately train designated persons in the details of and operation of each system component and the proper operation of all systems. c. Provide the service of competent subcontractor's or manufacturer's engineers and qualified maintenance personnel to adequately train designated persons in the DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

25 inspection, testing, maintenance, and trouble shooting of each system component and of all systems. d. Contractor shall provide one (1) training sessions for the day shift. 3. Operating and maintenance manual shall be used as the basis of instruction for parts 1 and 2 above. a. Review contents of manual with personnel in full detail to explain all aspects of operations and maintenance. b. Videotape recordings shall include taped data of entire review with Government's personnel. Include names of personnel demonstrating and dates. Indicate applicable system data to satisfaction of Project Representative. 4. Submit a written report to the Project Representative indicating that instruction has taken place, giving the dates, the time spent, by whom the instruction was given, and a list of the Government's personnel receiving instruction. END OF SECTION DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM