OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 1 02 NOV 2006 SECTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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1 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 1 PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. Provide all labor, materials, and equipment required to provide a complete and operating system of manual and automatic detection devices, control panels with batteries, auxiliary relays, auxiliary power supplies with batteries and all accessories necessary to accomplish the desired sequence of events. B. The system shall be fully electronic and addressable as described below with monitoring and annunciation of all system alarms and troubles. C. Reuse existing Silent Knight, 5820XL panel and annunciator. 1.2 RELATED WORK A. Passenger Elevators, Section B. Fire Protection, Section QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Equipment shall be approved and installed in accordance with NFPA, ADA and UBC requirements and shall be UL listed both in individual components and as a system. All equipment shall be ISO-9000 certified, UL & FM listed and meet NFPA 72. Control to meet NFPA 71, & 72, UL listed and power limited per UL 864. NFPA handbook ADA equivalency is not approved and is not to be used to layout or design the system. B. The system supplier shall furnish evidence that there is an experienced and efficient service organization which carries a stock of repair parts for the system to be furnished and that the organization is capable of providing repair service within 24 hours of a trouble call. C. The system shall be installed by a electrical contractor experienced in the installation of addressable fire alarm systems. The services of the control equipment factory representative shall be obtained to provide engineered system floor plans and point-to-point drawings on Autocad The representative shall supervise the installation, system start-up, programming, make final adjustments and provide testing of the completed system. The factory representative shall provide a letter of system certification to the Architect. 1.4 CONTRACTOR DESIGN A. The contract drawings indicate the general nature of the fire alarm system, but do not necessarily show all components required. The drawings are intended to aid the contractor and/or subcontractor and/or supplier in providing the complete fire alarm system required. B. It is the responsibility of the contractor to review various sets of drawings for initiating and notification devices, and add devices if needed to comply with the requirements of NFPA 71. C. Fire alarm systems shall be designed by a NICET IV engineer, Electrical engineer, or by a State of Oregon Electric Supervisor whose primary workload is designing and installing fire alarm systems. D. Raceway, routing, and wiring for field devices is not shown on the drawings except for a few design that satisfies all requirements. 1.5 SUBMITTALS A. Autocad shop drawings with Fire Marshal's stamp of approval. B. Product data with wiring schematics. C. Autocad wiring diagrams of each type of device.

2 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 2 D. Autocad riser diagram of the complete system(s). E. Battery and voltage drop calculations based on intended routing and wiring. F. Shop drawings of the system shall be prepared by the manufacturer in Autocad 2000 or later version and submitted to the Fire Marshal for approval. The approved shop drawings will be utilized as the installation drawings. The shop drawings shall show actual conduit routing and conductors as to be installed. These drawings shall be updated by the contractor to include any revisions and changes to the system during construction and installation. 1.6 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. The automatic fire detection systems shall operate in a local, supervised non-coded fashion. The system shall be low voltage operating at 24 volts DC. The system shall be fully addressable with analog technology for all sensors. Signal circuits shall be either class "A" or "B" without changing modules. System shall be designed class "B". All circuits shall be loaded to 75 percent capacity maximum. B. All signal, visual and audible alarms, flow and tamper module circuits shall be supervised for all opens, shorts and grounds. Any open, short or ground shall cause a trouble on the system, sound the audible trouble sounder and annunciate at the control panel the device, location and nature of the trouble condition and the remote annunciator. 1.7 SYSTEM OPERATION A. Operation of any manual or automatic initiating device shall cause an audible and visual alarm to sound, activate the control-by-event program and perform all auxiliary functions. B. System shall be style 4, class B, on all initiating loops. Any fault in the circuits shall be annunciated at the control panel and the remote annunciators. C. System shall utilize a single pair of wires to power, transmit and receive data from the addressable analog initiating devices and to transmit commands to the remote control points. The wire shall be sized for the length of communications loop but in no event shall it be less than number 18-2 wire size. To facilitate additions, systems requiring the use of shielded cable are not acceptable. 1.8 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION A. The system alarm operation subsequent to the alarm activation of any manual station, automatic detection device, or sprinkler flow/pressure switch is to be as follows: 1. All audible alarm indicating appliances shall sound a digitized tone until silenced by the alarm silence switch at the control panel. 2. All visual alarm indicating appliances (xenon strobes) shall display a continuous pattern until extinguished by the alarm silence switch. 3. All doors normally held open by door control devices shall release. 4. A supervised signal to notify an approved central station shall be activated. 5. Combination fire/smoke dampers shall de-energize to normally closed position. 6. Alarms shall be displayed on the panel display. The alarm status indication shall flash on the control panel until the alarm has been acknowledged at the control panel. Once acknowledged, this alarm shall latch on. A subsequent alarm received from another zone after acknowledged shall flash the alarm indicator on the control panel and the panel display shall show the new alarm information. A pulsing alarm tone shall occur within the control panel and the fire command station until acknowledged. Alarm status shall indicate on a remote annunciator.

3 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 3 B. The alarm activation of any elevator lobby, hoistway, or machine room smoke or heat detector shall in addition to the operations listed above, cause the elevator cab to be recalled according to the following sequence: 1. If the alarmed detector is on any floor other than the preferred level of egress, the elevator cab shall be recalled to the preferred level of egress. 2. If the alarmed detector is on the main egress level, the elevator cabs shall be recalled to the predetermined alternate recall level as determined by the local authority having jurisdiction. 3. The activation of any heat detector in an elevator hoistway or machine room shall automatically disconnect power to the elevator motor via base-mounted contacts activating the elevator feeder shunt-trip circuit breaker. Refer to drawings. C. The control panel shall have a dedicated supervisory service indicator and a dedicated supervisory service acknowledge switch. D. The activation of any standpipe or sprinkler valve tamper switch shall activate the system supervisory service audible signal and illuminate the indicator at the control panel. 1. Activating the supervisory service acknowledge switch will silence the supervisory audible signal while maintaining the supervisory serviced LED on indicating the tamper contact is still in the off-normal state. 2. Restoring the valve to the normal position shall cause the supervisory service indicator to extinguish thus indicating restoration to normal position. E. Alarm and trouble conditions shall be immediately displayed on the control panel front alphanumeric display and of remote annunciators. If more alarms or troubles are in the system the operator may scroll to display new alarms. F. The system shall have an alarm list key that will allow the operator to display all alarms, troubles, and supervisory service conditions with the time of occurrence. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Silent Knight to match existing. 2.2 CONTROL PANEL (EXISTING SILENT KNIGHT 5820XL) A. Switches, relays, solid state indicator lamps and displays, wiring, terminals, etc., as required for operation, supervision and control of complete system including, but not limited to, the following. B. General: Microprocessor based, point identified system utilizing twisted pair 18 to 12 AWG, depending on distance, class B communication loop. Equip for a minimum of four loops. C. Cabinet: 16-gauge enameled steel designed for two level access. Level 1 to give access to the interface control panel. Level 2 to give access to the electronics. D. Outputs: Two general alarm signal circuits, programmable signal circuits, alarm contacts, trouble contacts, and RS485 annunciator line circuit. E. Controls and Displays: Alarm silence, trouble silence, alarm/trouble acknowledge, and reset switches, 32-character LCD display, touch keypad, and power indicator. F. Power Supply: Minimum 1.8 amperes of regulated, filtered power at 24 VDC plus 3.0 amperes unregulated. G. Failsafe Auxiliary Degrade Alarm Circuit: System will perform basic detection and alarm function and send a signal to the fire department with the CPU failed.

4 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 4 H. Two-Way Loop: System capable of addressing and operating smoke detectors, manual pull stations, open contact devices and addressable auxiliary control relays on the same two-wire communication loop. Devices of any address may be placed in the loop at any location; that is, systems which require sequentially addressed devices or reprogramming of existing devices for moves and changes are prohibited. I. Battery Back-up: Self-charging sealed lead battery backup for system auxiliary power supplies and remote annunciators in accordance with code requirements (operate 24 hours, then alarm for 10 minutes, minimum). Batteries to be monitored and initiate a trouble signal if disconnected or discharged more than 15 percent. 2.3 CENTRAL STATION REPORTING A. Provide derived channel type communication STU in stand-alone cabinet. DCX Systems #STU- 11Z-UL. 2.4 STROBE SYNCHRONIZATION MODULE A. Synchronize all strobes to 1Hz flash to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 2.5 SOFTWARE A. Field Configuration Program: Provide all of the programmable operating instructions for the system resident program stored on a non-volatile EEPROM. B. Programming: Perform at the location of the fire alarm control using a lap-top computer system; hard copy of the system configuration is to be updated and maintained at the site. Control-By-Event: Each address programmed for selective bell output, zone verification operation, control point activation on alarm or trouble and transmit alarm to the fire department. Programmed control point activation to provide selective control. 2.6 REMOTE EQUIPMENT (EXISTING SILENT KNIGHT 5860) A. Annunciator Control Panels: character LCD display, back lighted. 2. System acknowledge, signal silence, and system reset touchpad control switches. 3. Time/date display. 4. Integral sounder with subsequent alarm/trouble resound. 5. Flush mounting. B. Transponders: Up to 26 field configurable circuits of any mix. Full LED display of alarm and trouble per point. Status displays and controls including power, on-line, local alarm and local trouble LED s plus reset and lamp test switches. Power supply, charger and battery as required for control panel. C. Lamp Driver Modules: Field selectable alarm and trouble or alarm only. Integral system trouble lamp on-line/power LED, alarm and trouble resound with flash function of new events, serial RS-485 interface to control panel, capable of being powered remotely or locally with supervision. Integral lamp test function. D. Power supplies, with integral chargers and batteries current limited low energy as recommended by the manufacturer but sized for 25% spare capacity.

5 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE DETECTION DEVICES A. Analog photoelectric smoke detectors shall provide for individual addressing of each detector. The sensor is constantly monitored to measure any change in its sensitivity due to the environment caused by dirt, aging, temperature, humidity, etc. It shall give an advanced indication to the control panel of the need for maintenance and can be specific as to where the maintenance is needed. It is to be mounted on a two wire standard device base. Photo electric detectors located within the elevator shaft shall be rated for installation within a pressurized shaft. Silent Knight SD505-APS series. B. Analog thermal detectors consist of a dual thermistor sensing circuit for fast response. The sensor are continually monitored to measure any changes in their sensitivity due to temperature. It shall give an advanced indication to the control panel of the need for maintenance and can be specific as to where the maintenance is needed. It is to be mounted on a two wire standard device base. Thermal detectors in elevator shafts and machine rooms shall be equipped with a set of auxiliary contacts for elevator equipment use. Thermal detectors located within elevator shaft shall be rated for installation within a pressurized shaft. Silent Knight SD505-AHS series. C. Addressable monitor modules shall provide an address for a single, normally open initiating device such as a waterflow switch, manual station, etc. The monitor module shall be UL approved to extend the sensor loop to lengths up to 2,500'. Addressed via rotary switch. Silent Knight SD500-AIM series. 2.8 MANUAL PULL STATIONS A. Single action, addressable, constructed of rugged aluminum alloy with a key reset switch for positive authorized resetting action. The unit to be keyed the same as the control unit. Provide covers for all manual pull stations. Silent Knight SD-500-PS series. 2.9 SIGNALS A. Wall combination horn/strobe mounted to a recessed box with an extension ring. Front of the unit shall allow for candela light levels as required by ADA for the spacing as installed. Horn level shall be field adjustable. B. Strobe lights shall be triangular with "FIRE" on white plastic lens, polarized 24 VDC, mounting single gang on four square box. Front of the unit shall allow for candela light levels as required by ADA for the spacing as installed. Mount at 80" or as shown on drawings. Strobe candela level shall be field adjustable from 15 to 110 CD. C. The candela rating of each strobe installed shall be apparent to the Fire Marshal and to qualified service personnel either as installed or with the removal of the faceplate. If faceplates are interchangeable between strobes of different ratings the indication of candela rating shall not be on the faceplate. D. Finish: White, Silent Knight SHG-24 series ADDRESSABLE ACCESSORIES A. Control Modules: Connects to the same loop as the initiating devices and provides a form C relay contact. The module may be programmed to transfer from either a trouble or alarm input from any or combination of any addressable device. Silent Knight SD-500-ARM series CONTROLLED DEVICES A. Mechanical control system for control of air handlers and smoke/fire rated dampers. B. Fire protection tamper and flow switches. C. Elevator shut-down and recall.

6 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE CABLE A. Shielded and unshielded as recommended by System Manufacturer WIRING A. Wire type, size, and color for all field circuits shall be as tabulated: Initiating Devices #16 TSP Belden #8719 +clear/-black Horns #14 THHN +yellow/-brown Strobes #14 THHN +orange/-blue Transposing or changing color coding of wires shall not be permitted. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. General: Install in accordance with code, UFC, UBC, NFPA 72, 101 and the manufacturer s instructions. Review proper installation of each type of device with manufacturer s agent. Install all wiring, raceway and outlet boxes required for a complete system as indicated in the Contract Documents. Comply with applicable requirements of Section for boxes and surface mounted raceways. B. Typical Wiring: Install manufacturer s recommended listed cable to connect all devices as recommended by the manufacturer. The cable or wire shall be run in conduit. Minimum size of conduit shall be 1/2 inch for a single device, 3/4 inch in size for all other wiring. C. Detectors: Locate 48 clear of supply air vents and 12 clear of lights and sprinkler heads. Install detector heads not more than two weeks prior to substantial completion. Verify the design locations shown conform to the actual construction. Do not locate detectors in close proximity to air supply vents. Bring cases of uncertain applicability to the attention of the Architect for resolution prior to roughing in. D. Provide remote annunciator as indicated on plans and where required by Fire Marshall. Coordinate prior to rough-in. E. Provide auxiliary power supplies as required and extend the 120V power to the power supply as required and per NEC. F. Provide visual devices and alarm devices as required. Device locations are diagrammatic showing intent of area coverage. The exact placement, sound or light level is to be per the requirements and the listing of the manufacturer s equipment. 3.2 LABELING A. Label all alarm initiating devices with ½-inchx1-inch lamicoid nameplates, indicating control panel point designation. Locate nameplates in the vicinity of the device as approved by the Owner. B. Provide Brady type wire markers to identify all conductors at each junction or terminal. Use numbers indicated on the wiring diagrams. 3.3 SPARE PARTS A. Include the following spare devices. The number shall be as specified, unless the percentage specified is greater than the percentage of the installed devices. 1. Three or 5% of installed smoke detectors. 2. Three or 5% of installed heat detectors. 3. Three or 5% of installed relay modules. 4. Three or 5% of installed signal modules.

7 OSU PROJECT NO PAGE 7 5. One or 10% of installed duct detectors with smoke detectors. 6. Two or 20% of installed door holding mechanisms. 3.4 TESTS A. Provide the service of a competent, factory-trained technician authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during the programming, final connections, adjustments and tests for the system. B. When the system is complete and prior to the substantial completion, furnish testing equipment and perform the following tests: C. Before energizing system, check for correct wiring connections and test for short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation. D. Test the insulation on all installed wiring by standard methods as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. E. Open all supervised circuits to see if the trouble signal activates. F. Ground all supervised circuits and verify response of trouble signals. G. Check installation, supervision, operation and sensitivity of smoke detectors as recommended by the manufacturer to ascertain that they will avoid false alarm signals yet provide the required automatic detection. H. Test each device for proper operation and auxiliary function. I. Submit a print out of the entire test procedure to the engineer with the letter of certification for the completed fire alarm system. J. When any defects in the work are detected, make repairs and repeat the tests as required. K. Test system for NFPA standby and alarm runtime for the actual load on the system batteries and recharge time of system batteries. L. Perform all required and necessary verification of the system operating functions with the Architect and Owner s facility staff prior to turnover of the complete system for final test observed by the Fire Department. These tests shall be performed in the presence of the Owner or the Owner s Representative. A System Certification verifying the proper system operation is required prior to acceptance. Instruct Owner s personnel in system operation, maintenance and programming for a minimum of twenty (20) hours. The cost of any retesting as a result of the failure of the system to operate in accordance with these specifications, drawings, or applicable codes shall be paid for by the contractor to the Owner. 3.5 WARRANTY SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION A. The fire alarm system will be checked on a monthly basis by the fire alarm system service organization for a period of one year after beneficial occupancy. The monthly checks will consist of reviewing the operation of the system with the Owner s operating and maintenance personnel, providing additional hands on instruction, and assisting in execution of programming revisions. Each monthly visit will consist of not less than two hours of on-site time and no more than four hours. The monthly visits will be scheduled with the Owner not less than one week in advance. END OF SECTION /16720/dlw