Belleville, Ontario Page 1 of 10 1 GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.1 The General Conditions of CCDC2-2008, and the General requirements of Division 1, form part of this Section and must read in conjunction with the requirements of this Section, and all related Sections..2 The Work of this Section and related Work specified in other Sections shall comply with all requirements of Division 1..3 The Work of this Section and related Work specified in other Sections shall comply with all requirements of Division 16 section-16010 Electrical General provisions. 1.2 SUMMARY.1 This new fire alarm system shall be single stage addressable. System Includes:.1 Materials and installation for fire alarm systems..2 Control panel to carry out fire alarm and protection functions including receiving alarm signals, initiating [general] [two-stage] alarm, supervising system continuously, actuating zone annunciators, and initiating trouble signals..3 Trouble signal devices..4 Power supply facilities..5 Manual alarm stations..6 Automatic alarm initiating devices..7 Audio Visual signal devices..8 End-of-line devices..9 Annunciators..10 Ancillary devices.. 11 Passive Graphic..12 Connection to non addressable fire alarm system components and sprinkler system. 1.3 REFERENCE
Belleville, Ontario Page 2 of 10.1 Sections 16010 and Section 16132..2 CAN/ULC-S524-06 Installation of Fire Alarm Systems.3 ULC-S525-99 Audible Signal Appliances, Fire Alarm.4 CAN/ULC-S527-99 Control Units, Fire Alarm.5 ULC-S528-91 Manually Actuated Signalling Boxes, Fire Alarm.6 CAN/ULC-S529-M87 Smoke Detectors, Fire Alarm.7 ULC-S530-91 Heat Actuated Fire Detectors, Fire Alarm.8 CAN/ULC-S536-97 Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems.9 CAN/ULC-S537-97 Verification of Fire Alarm Systems.10 OBC-2006 Ontario Building Code 1.4 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES.1 System:.1 To the approval of the Ontario Fire Marshall s Office..2 To the approval of local Fire Department Safety Officer. 1.5 SUBMITTALS.1 Submit shop drawings and product data in accordance with Div.-1..2 Include:.1 Layout of equipment..2 Zoning..3 Complete wiring diagram, including schematics of modules..4 Equipment..5 Out put and input devices..6 Passive Graphic. 1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
Belleville, Ontario Page 3 of 10.1 Provide operation and maintenance data for Fire Alarm System incorporation into manual..2 Include:.1 Operation and maintenance instructions for complete fire alarm system to permit effective operation and maintenance..2 Technical data - illustrated parts lists with parts catalogue numbers..3 Copy of approved shop drawings. 1.7 QUALITY CONTROL.1 Perform tests in accordance with CAN/ULC-S537..2 Fire alarm system:.1 Test each device and alarm circuit to ensure manual stations, thermal and smoke detectors transmit alarm to control panel and actuate general alarm ancillary devices..2 Check annunciator panels to ensure zones are shown correctly..3 Simulate grounds and breaks on alarm and signaling circuits to ensure proper operation of trouble signals..4 Manufacturer's verification is to be performed on the complete fire alarm system, including all existing devices and connections. This subcontractor is responsible to provide a complete and operational system acceptable to the engineer and local authorities..5 Include independent system verification to validate programming of addressable system. All costs are to be included in the contract..4 Training: After system is fully functional, manufacturer s representative to Provide 4 hours of on-site staff training. 1.8 WARRANTY.1 Provide one year free maintenance with two inspections by manufacturer during year. Inspection tests to conform to ULC-S536. Submit inspection report to Consultant. 2 PRODUCTS
Belleville, Ontario Page 4 of 10 2.1 MATERIALS.1 Equipment and devices: ULC listed and labeled and supplied by single manufacturer throughout the project. Acceptable Products:.1 GE (Edwards)..2 Notifier.3 Simplex.4 Mircom.5 Siemens..4 Power supply: to CAN/ULC-S524..5 Audible signal devices: to ULC-S525..6 Control unit: to CAN/ULC-S527..7 Manual fire alarm stations: to ULC-S528..8 Thermal detectors: to ULC-S530..9 Smoke detectors: to CAN/ULC-S529. 2.2 SYSTEM OPERATION.2 Single stage addressable operation. Operation of any alarm initiating device to:.1 Cause audible signal devices to sound throughout building..2 Transmit signal to station alarm system..3 Cause zone of alarm device to be indicated on control panel and remote annunciator panels on a LED display..4 Cause designated air conditioning and ventilating fans to shut down or to function so as to provide required control of smoke movement..5 Cause fire doors and smoke control doors if normally held open, to close automatically..6 Capability to program smoke detector status change confirmation on any or all zones in accordance with CAN/ULC-S527, Appendix C.
Belleville, Ontario Page 5 of 10.7 Cause identify of device in alarm to be indicated on control panel and remote communicator panels on a LCD..8 Combination Smoke and Fire Damper Control Module: This module shall provide control and status tracking of a Form "C" contact. The two-wire signaling line circuit shall supply power and communications to the module. Module shall be used for the control and operation of the smoke dampers as indicated on the drawings. Addressable control relays are Form C Dry contact type. Electrical contractor to provide a double pole double throw contactor for operation of the 120V AC Damper/s. 2.3 CONTROL PANEL ANNUNCIATOR.1 Class A alarm circuits and signal circuits..1 One stage operation..2 Zoned..3 Non-coded..4 Addressable.5 Supervised, modular design with plug-in modules:.6 Alarm receiver with trouble and alarm indications provision for remote supervised annunciation, for class.7 Spare zones will be compatible with smoke detectors and open circuit devices..8 Space for future modules. Control panel will have 32 zone total capacity..9 Latching type supervisory receiver circuits. Discrete indication for both off-normal and trouble..2 Components:.1 Two stage alarm pulse rate panels:.2 Two stage stroke control type for output to signal control panel continuously..3 Audible signal control panel with control circuits complete with terminals for wiring and plug-in modules for ac signals up to 2.0 A load with trouble indication with class B connections..3 Common control and power units:.1 Control panel containing following indications and controls:.1 "Power on" LED (green) to monitor primary source of power to system..2 "Power trouble" indication..3 "Ground trouble" indication..4 "Remote annunciator trouble" indication.
Belleville, Ontario Page 6 of 10.5 "System trouble" indication..6 "System trouble" buzzer and silence switch c/w trouble resound feature..7 System reset switch..8 "LED test" switch if applicable..9 "Alarm silence" switch to silence signals manually. If new alarm occurs after signals have been silenced, signals to resound..10 Remote Station Module..11 Master power supply panel to provide 24 V dc to system from 120 V ac, 60 Hz input..12 Auxiliary relays: plug-in type, dust cover, supervised against unauthorized removal by common trouble circuit and c/w individual bypass switch..13 Contacts: 2.0 A, 24V dc or 120V ac, for functions such as release of door holders or initiation of fan shut down..14 Contact terminal size: capable of accepting 22-12 AWG wire. 2.4 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR PANEL PASSIVE GRAPHIC..1 LED and LCD display. Audible trouble indication and silencing switch..2 Enclosure: Flush mounted EEMAC 1 enclosure, complete with lockable, concealed hinged door. Full viewing window, flush lock and 2 keys..3 Passive graphic is to have a stainless steel frame with glass cover to be located near the annunciator panel at main entrance to the Building. This graphic shall indicate all floors, zones and you are here 2.5 POWER SUPPLY.1 120V AC, 60 Hz input, 24Vdc output from rectifier to operate alarm and signal circuits, with standby power of gell cell batteries minimum expected life of 4 years, sized in accordance with OBC.
Belleville, Ontario Page 7 of 10 2.6 ADDRESSABLE MODULES 1. Addressable modules to take the normally open or normally closed contact signal from a device and register an address and indicate a zone alarm or supervisory signal as required for devices such as non addressable heat detectors, sprinkler flow switches, sprinkler valve limit switches sprinkler pressure switches and related devices. The addressable module is also to supervise the wiring connection between itself and the contact. 2.7 MANUAL ALARM STATIONS.1 Manual alarm stations: Addressable 2-stage, pull lever, wall mounted semi-flush type, non-coded single pole normally open contact for single stage operation. Identification in English..2 Manual alarm stations will be weatherproof where exposed to the elements and exterior environments. 2.8 AUTOMATIC ALARM INITIATING DEVICES.1 Heat detectors, addressable, fixed temperature and rate of rise non-restorable, rated 92 C...2 Heat detectors, addressable, fixed temperature and rate of rise non-restorable, rated 57 C..3 Heat detectors, addressable, fixed temperature, non-restorable, rated 57 C..4 Heat detectors, addressable, fixed temperature, non-restorable, rated 92 C..5 Thermal fire detectors, addressable, combination fixed temperature and rate of rise, non-restorable fixed temperature element, self-restoring rate of rise, fixed temperature 57 C, rate of rise 8.3 C per minute..6 Non addressable heat detectors are to be used in the elevator shaft and they are to be connected to addressable modules.
Belleville, Ontario Page 8 of 10 2.9 DUCT TYPE SMOKE DETECTOR.1 Duct type smoke detector: addressable, ionization type, air duct type, with sampling tubes and protective housing. Duct detectors tubes shall be of sufficient length to traverse duct..2 Twistlock Plug-in type with fixed base..3 Wire-in base assembly with integral red alarm LED, and terminals for remote relay alarm LED. 2.10 SMOKE DETECTOR.1 Photo Electric Type..2 Tamper Proof..3 Visual alarm indication..4 Field adjustable sensitivity..5 Twist Lock Wire in base assembly..6 Addressable 2.11 AUDIO/VISUAL SIGNAL DEVICES.1 Horns & Strobe Combination-90db at 10-0 to ULC requirements in semi recessed boxes.. 2.12 END-OF-LINE DEVICES.1 End-of-line devices to control supervisory current in alarm circuits and signalling circuits, sized to ensure correct supervisory current for each circuit. Open, short or ground fault in any circuit will alter supervisory current in that circuit, producing audible and visible alarm at main control panel and remotely as indicated.
Belleville, Ontario Page 9 of 10 2.13 LEGENDS AND DIAGRAMS.1 Fire alarm system riser diagram: in glazed frame on black lamacoid sheet with beveled edges, white lettering and designations, minimum size 600 x 600 mm. Install this diagram adjacent to the fire alarm control panel in the main electrical room..2 Legends shall be typewritten and complete. 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION.1 Install systems in accordance with CAN/ULC-S524 and DFC-410(M)..2 Install new main control panel in existing enclosure in the existing electrical room..3 Install remote annunciators in new main entrance vestibule ant at care centres..4 Install passive graphics beside remote annunciators and control panel..5 Provide telephone conduit 25mm (1") directly to telephone backboard for connection by monitoring company..6 Locate and install detectors and connect to alarm circuit wiring. Do not mount detectors within 1 m of air outlets..7 Maintain at least 600 mm radius clear space on ceiling, below and around detectors..8 Locate and install horns and visual signal devices and connect to signalling circuits..9 Connect signalling circuits to main control panel. Provide a minimum of 2 signalling circuits. Alternate devices to each circuit.
Belleville, Ontario Page 10 of 10.10 Install end-of-line devices at end of signaling circuits..11 Standpipe system and sprinkler: wire pressure, flow and supervisory switches and connect to control panel. END OF SECTION