SECTION 16720 - ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. General: Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section. 1.02 DESCRIPTION A. System: Provide a multiplex type fire alarm system and automatic dialer to contractor provided telephone circuit at the telephone terminal board in the MCE, including all required interconnections to the Owner-provided central station telephone circuit. B. Zoning: System devices shall be microprocessor based, utilize digital addressing techniques, and function as described herein. C. Supervisory Functions: The system shall provide control and supervision of all system functions and, in conjunction with addressable analog sensors and circuit modules, provide information which is translated into the processor. D. Memory: The execution of custom requirements shall take place through non-volatile rom memory which shall maintain the system configuration even when AC power and battery back-up power is lost. E. Fiber Optics: The system shall be capable of providing fiber optic or equivalent links to multiple remote graphic annunciators. F. Codes: This system shall be fully usable as a UL listed fire alarm system and shall conform to all state and local codes covering this project. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturers: Firms shall be regularly engaged in manufacture of equipment of types and service required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years. B. Testing: Fully test all control panels for proper operation prior to shipment from the factory. C. Manufacturer: Equipment design shall be as manufactured by Simplex, Pyrotronics, Edwards, Notifier. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-1
D. Installer: The installing firm shall have at least 3 years of successful supplying and installation experience on projects with electrical installation work similar to that required for the project. E. Installation: The Contractor, shall provide all conduit, cable, equipment, accessories and materials as detailed in the manufacturer's installation manual and required for the satisfactory operation of the fire alarm system, the elevator detection system, mechanical systems control, and the interface between components and systems. F. Equipment Certification: All fire alarm equipment, including accessories to the system and including all wires and cable unless otherwise noted, shall be listed Underwriters Laboratories and Factory Mutual. G. Single Manufacturer: List each and every item of the Fire Alarm System as a product of single alarm system manufacturer complying with the standards as specified herein. H. Warranty Acceptance: The Contractor must warranty service and make available to the Owner, a duly authorized and franchised distributor who shall service the fire alarm system and supply on-the-premise maintenance by factory trained service technicians during normal working hours. I. Warranty Period: The Contractor shall provide maintenance at no additional cost to the Owner for a period of 12 months from the date of substantial completion of the installation. Maintenance shall be for the standard use of the system and does not include damage caused by natural forces or physical abuse. The Contractor shall also agree that service, when provided at other than normal working hours, shall be made at a normal working hours labor rate. J. Yearly Tests: The Contractor shall, at no expense to the Owner, observe the systems in operation and conduct tests to assure that systems are performing in full compliance with specified requirements at least twice during the initial 6 months of operation. The testing shall be coordinated with a designated Owners representative, at a time convenient to the Owner, with results reported in writing to the Owner. K. Maintenance Contract: Make available to the owner, a maintenance contract proposal to provide a minimum of 2 inspections and tests per year, in compliance with NFPA-72 guidelines. L. Standards: Comply with the following standards as they apply to Fire Alarm Systems: 1. UL 217 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Detectors. 2. UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protection Signaling Systems. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-2
1.04 SUBMITTALS 3. UL 268A Smoke Detector for Duct Applications. 4. UL 864 Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling System. 5. NFPA 72 6. NFPA 101 A. Shop Drawings: Shop drawings shall be complete showing all wiring diagrams, and point to point connections required for this project. The point to point connections shall be indicated on drawings showing routing of raceways, connections, components, and conductor quantities and types. The Contractor shall apply his company name, address, telephone number, etc. on an individual title block indicating "This drawing for fire alarm wiring only". Computer CAD drawings are required. B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's standard catalog data on all components and sub-systems. Product data shall be submitted showing manufacturer's written recommendations for storage and protection, and installation instructions. Manufacturer's product data shall be submitted for all system equipment including; 1. Application information 2. Dimensions 3. Listing agency file 4. Wiring diagrams 5. Installation information 1.05 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Protection: Physically protect smoke and heat detectors against damage as recommended by manufacturer. Minimize exposure of detectors to dirt and dust from construction. Provide plastic covers during construction. Remove covers after the project has been cleaned and is ready for operation. Testing must be done after the removal of protective covers. B. Packaging: Store equipment in original packaging. Store inside well ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, dust, extreme temperatures, and humidity. C. Damage: Remove and replace with new, all broken pull stations, detectors, annunciation devices and other accessories, damaged before final acceptance at no additional expense to the contract. No allowance shall be made for breakage or theft before final acceptance. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-3
PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 SYSTEM OPERATION A. Manual: Upon activation of the fire alarm system by any manual initiating device, including manual pull stations, the following shall take place; 1. Sound the audible fire alarm signals (voice evacuation)throughout the building. 2. Flash the visual fire alarm signals throughout the building. 3. Alert the campus fire department via automatic dialer. 4. Release all doors held open by electro-mechanical release devices in the zone or area in alarm and in each adjacent area or zone. 5. Cause the alarm location to be displayed on the local system control panel, the main fire alarm control panel and the remote annunciator panel. B. Automatic: Upon activation of the fire alarm system by any smoke detector, any sprinkler flow alarm when applicable or other automatic detection device, the following shall take place in addition to the above; 1. Shut down all air handlers and exhaust fans supplying or exhausting air in the area or zone where the alarm is initiated and in each adjacent area or zone. 2. Close all automatic smoke dampers or smoke and fire combination dampers in ducts associated with the air handling units through the interface with the building energy management system control. C. Sprinkler Flow Switch: The fire protection sprinkler system main flow switch shall be connected as an alarm initiating device and shall be annunciated as a separate zone. Fire protection sprinkler system zone flow switches shall be connected as an automatic initiating device and each switch shall be separately annunciated and zoned. D. Sprinkler System Tamper Switch: Tamper switches connected to valves of the fire protection sprinkler system shall be annunciated as an audible and visual trouble system. 2.02 CONTROL PANEL A. Construction: The control panel shall be semi-flush mounted in code gauge cabinet with smooth semi-gloss baked enamel finish, transparent door panel, and key lock. Construction of all function modules shall be face plate attached to edge-contact printed circuit boards. All components shall be mounted as a module to printed circuit boards. Cabinet shall provide guideway for PCB to internal wiring bus system. All printed circuit boards shall be glass epoxy high quality construction with smooth, bright soldering and completely free of solder paste residue. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-4
B. Indication: All lamps, LEDs test and reset switches shall be front panel mounted, and all equipment shall be within a single FACP cabinet unless indicated otherwise. Face plate indicator shall be LEDs, and an 80 character, 25 line, electroluminescent alphanumeric display. The display shall provide information as to the point status, type of alarm, number of alarms in the system, and a custom location label. Each adapter module shall be labeled. All LEDs and switches shall be identified with silk screen or similar permanent type labeling. System status LED's shall provide immediate indicating of any abnormal event. (Trouble or alarm). Immediate indication of any abnormal event shall be displayed in the window of the video terminal. During normal system operation, a green LED shall indicate normal operation. The LCD display shall indicate with a message, normal system operation along with the present time and date. An alarm supervisory and trouble conditions are indicated by dedicated LEDs and a tone-alert. C. Accessories: The control panel shall contain all necessary components to completely service and operate the system. Signal circuits shall be provided as required. Provide integral side located wiring gutter and field wiring terminal strip. Provide blank panels for all empty spaces. The FACP requires "dry" normally open (N/O) contacts to initiate control functions. D. Zone Modules: Provide sufficient zone adapter modules to perform all functions listed in the System Operation Section of this specification. E. Expansion: Provide empty space for four additional boards and one 24 VDC signal circuit. F. Interface: Thru a standard four-position telephone jack, called a serial port, the central control unit shall be capable of interfacing with an IBM PC compatible computer. The connection shall allow the user to directly interface, through software, with a microcontroller board and all of the systems' operational functions. Access shall be guarded by a security code clearance program. G. Optional Output: The central control unit shall be capable of providing a fiber optics or equivalent out-put to a remote graphics annunciator. H. Operation: The system database shall be permanently stored using nonvolatile memory technology and shall be 100 percent field programmable not requiring any specialized programming equipment. System boot up shall be automatic upon power up and shall not require tape or disk bootup procedures. An event history buffer shall provide a 600 event history buffer minimum. All system configurations including-detector sensitivity levels shall be stored in memory. The buffer shall remain intact even in the event of power loss. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-5
I. Addressable Points: Detection concepts for local or system wide sensors shall be controlled for each addressable point in the system. Each addressable point shall be capable of being individually assigned a detection logic. Communication between the field panels, FACP's and the CPU consist of multiple 16 bit digital messages with start, data, parity, and stop bits. Data address, parity, overrun, framing and check-sum test must be passed in order for the FACP to consider the message valid. The FACP's shall provide continuous supervision of the alarm input circuits, and are capable of reporting an alarm, open circuit, shorted circuit or ground fault. J. Sensitivity: A minimum of 12 levels of sensor sensitivity shall be available for maximum sensor flexibility. Fire alarm control panel shall determine the condition of each sensor's smoke density by comparing the sensor value to the stored values. The control panel shall maintain a moving average of the sensor's smoke chamber value to automatically compensate (move the threshold) for dust and dirty conditions that could affect detection operations. The system shall automatically maintain a constant smoke obscuration sensitivity for each sensor (via the floating threshold) by compensating for environmental factors. The smoke obscuration sensitivity shall be adjustable to within 0.3 percent of either limit of the UL window (0.5 to 4.0 percent) to compensate for any environment. The system shall automatically indicate when an individual sensor needs maintenance. Dirty sensors shall in no way decrease the amount of smoke obscuration necessary for system activation. K. Supervision: The FACP shall be equipped to supervise and operate 2 wire smoke detectors and other devices. All signal circuits (speakers, chimes, horns, bells, strobe lights) shall be optional 2 or 4 wire configuration. L. Power Supply: The FACP shall be equipped with an internal 24 VDC power supply and have battery back-up function. Provide 120 VAC, operating power single phase, 20 ampere circuit from the building Electrical System. The system power shall be supervised and it's failure indicated by an audible and visual trouble alarm. Provide low voltage DC power supply modules to provide filtered power for all system modules and system devices. Provide over-current devices for protection of system components. Provide status devices for normal power, power supply trouble and battery fuse trouble. The power supply modules shall supervise the loss of AC, loss of DC and low DC output. Provide the required quantity of power supplies to adequately supply power. 1. Provide Secondary Standby Power system from the system battery set as described with 60 hour capacity followed by 10 minutes of alarm. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-6
M. Communication: FACP voice evacuation amplifiers shall be housed within the FACP for distribution of voice commands throughout the building. N. Self Test: The control panel shall continuously perform an automatic selftest routing on each sensor which will functionally check sensor electronics and ensure the accuracy of the values being transmitted to the control panel. Any sensor that fails this test shall indicate a "SELF TEST ABNORMAL" trouble conditions with the sensor location at the control panel. O. Manual Access: An operator at the fire alarm control panel or at the central control monitor, having a proper password access level, shall have the capability to manually access the following for each detector: 1. Information a. Primary device type b. Present average value c. Present sensitivity selected (in percent obscuration) d. Peak detection values (in percent obscuration) e. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.) f. Enable or disable any system point (Disabling any device shall create a trouble signal, which may not be software eliminated.) 2. Operator shall have the ability to set the detector sensitivity and the verification frequency. P. System Functions: Provide control circuitry for operation of the system and indication of all system functions. The functions shall include system reset, alarm lock-in, grounded system trouble, signal silenced, ammeter and LED test. System function keys shall be provided at a minimum for acknowledge, alarm silence, trouble silence, reset, next alarm, next trouble. Q. Operational Controls: Provide dedicated alarm supervisory and trouble condition acknowledge buttons. Operation of the appropriate acknowledge button silences the tone-alert. The LED remains illuminated until all conditions in that category are restored to normal. R. Ground Detection: Provide ground (earth) detection capability to detect either positive or negative voltages when ground (earth) connections of 50,000 OHMS or less are encountered. S. Initiating Modules: Provide initiating modules to interface between initiating devices and FACP. Provide modules to accept normally open current limited (Style B) 2 - wire initiating circuits. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-7
T. Signal Modules: Provide signal modules for DC signals wired in parallel, and for supervision of opens, shorts and earth grounds. U. Control Modules: Provide auxiliary function modules as required for operation of air handler and exhaust shutdown, door release and other system control functions as applicable. Each function shall have an associated programmable control key and associated LED. Each shall be individually password protected to allow limited access level to perform that function control. V. Programming: Unit shall be programmable for individual acknowledgement of each point in an abnormal condition as well as restoration to normal status. W. Regeneration: The network, upon failure of the polling CPU or a severed data cable line, shall sense the missing remote controllers or field panels and regenerate itself into a system or systems dependent on the remaining hardware. Such a failure shall result in a trouble alarm. X. Design Selection: Simplex 4020 or 4100, Pyrotronics MSL or MXLSS, Notifier 1010 or 2020, and Edwards System Technology EST2. 2.03 ADDRESSABLE MANUAL STATIONS A. Pull Station: Manual fire alarm pull station shall be single action type. All pull stations shall be equipped with protective shield. The protective shield shall be a clear Lexan cover that emits a loud piercing noise when disturbed. The cover shall be battery powered and shall silence itself by lowering and realigning the shield. Covers shall be Stopper II as manufactured by Safety Technology International, Inc. (STI), or approved equal. A downward pull of the lever shall activate a switch to sound the alarms and light the zone lamps at the control panel. Station shall remain actuated until station is reset by means of a special key B. Address: Provide dip switches to set address code to communicate with control panel. C. Mounting Height: 48 inches above floor to centerline. 2.04 ALARM SIGNALS A. Sound Level: Sound pressure level shall be 92 DB at 10 feet across the frequency range of 400 to 4,000 Hz. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-8
B. Lamp: Rate to peak light intensity shall be minimum 75 candela for the DC strobe, unless fire alarm strobe is indicated with 110 adjacent to the symbol on the plan drawings, which indicates 110 candela for the DC strobe. Flash lamp at a rate of 1 flash per second. C. Mounting Height: Signaling devices shall be mounted no lower than 80 inches above floor to bottom of the device (and not higher than 96 ), or 6 below ceiling, whichever is lower. D. Sound and Light Intensity: Sound level and light intensity shall conform to ADA standards. E. Alarm Silence: Strobes shall continue to flash after alarm has been acknowledged. Devices shall be 4-wire. 2.05 ADDRESSABLE THERMAL DETECTORS A. Usage: Use fixed temperature heat detectors in kitchens, loading docks, janitors closets, mechanical equipment rooms, and rooms containing steam generating equipment. B. Rate of Rise Detectors: Provide 135 degrees F. fixed temperature with automatic heat rate-of-rise type detectors with a 12 degree F. per minute change initiation. The device shall be ceiling-mounted, unless otherwise noted. Provide each detector with integral indicators to indicate polling, and when it is in alarm. C. Fixed Temperature Heat Detectors: Provide automatic heat detectors of 135 degrees F. fixed temperature where heat detectors are indicated on the drawings. Provide each detector with integral indicators to indicate polling and if fixed temperature rating of the device has been exceeded. Certain locations noted, including all mechanical rooms, shall contain 190 degrees F. fixed temperature type. D. Detector Base: The base shall be equipped with a mechanism to lock heat detector into base. 2.06 AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE ADDRESSABLE SMOKE DETECTORS A. General: The detector shall not require replacement or readjustment after a fire alarm has been given. Two LED's indicate the presence of polling and alarm conditions. Equip detector with dip switches to set addressable codes to communicate with the control panel. The detectors shall be listed for both ceiling and wall mount applications. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-9
B. Sensitivity: The detector sensitivity shall be individually adjustable and set by the software program of the fire alarm control panel and shall communicate actual smoke chamber values to the system control. Sensors shall have no self contained alarm set point (fixed threshold) or addressable setting ability. The detector shall communicate actual smoke chamber values to the system control. The detector shall automatically compensate for environmental changes. C. Wiring: Wire detectors for alarm annunciation and supervision to allow the removal of any detector without disturbing the alarm capability or supervision of any other detector. D. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type smoke detectors shall communicate actual smoke chamber values to the system control panel. E. Duct Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: The duct smoke detectors shall be photoelectric and shall communicate actual smoke chamber values to the system control. The duct housing shall contain an LED which shall pulse to indicate power on and glow continuously to indicate an alarm or detector trouble condition. The lamp in the detector and at the remote alarm lamps shall light to indicate the initiation of the alarm. Detector, when duct-mounted, shall be mounted on sheet metal collar installed in duct so that detector is firmly secured even after repeated removal. 2.07 REMOTE ALARM LAMPS A. Location: A red remote flush alarm light shall be provided for each duct or concealed detector, adjacent to it's location, in a public space, to annunciate smoke detector operation remotely. Where multiple lamps are shown, all lamps shall be mounted on a single plate. B. Identification: Label shall be red with white lettering, 3/4 inch high. refer to Identification section of the specification. C. Mounting Height: 84 inches above floor to centerline. 2.08 AIR HANDLING SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ADDRESSIBLE MODULE A. Operation: Provide a data addressible module at each air handling system and exhaust fan for shutdown on alarm from the fire alarm system as per the systems operation description. The unit shall be wired such that it shall be self monitoring for integrity. A failure of the relay or associated wiring shall cause unit shutdown. The coil voltage of the relay shall match the fire alarm control panel voltage and a fire alarm signal shall initiate interruption of the air handling unit starting circuit. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-10
2.09 SMOKE DAMPERS A. Operation: Smoke Dampers or combination Smoke and Fire Dampers shall operate as specified herein. B. Power: Power for electrically operated Smoke Dampers or combination Smoke and Fire Dampers shall be from the same power source as the Air Handing Unit or Exhaust Fan where the associated duct is controlled by that damper. Shut down of Air Handling Unit or Exhaust Fan for servicing shall cause associated dampers to close. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION OF CEILING DETECTORS A. General: All ceiling mounted detectors shall be installed in accordance with requirements of NFPA 72. Detectors shall be positioned to avoid drafts from supply air diffusers and an adequate distance from equipment producing sudden temperature changes which would result in nuisance false alarms. Ceiling smoke detectors shall be so located as to not allow supply air grills to impede the effective operation of the detector. Position detector a minimum of 3 feet from supply air grills. B. Spacing: The corridor system layout shall maintain a maximum 30 feet on center and 15 feet from the ends of all corridors spacing. Additional detectors shall be located within 5 feet and no closer than 12 inches of doors in smoke walls. C. Protection: Provide temporary protection for all detectors installed prior to completion of construction. D. Location: Locate smoke detectors a minimum of at least 15 feet from any type of furnace, hot water heater, or a gas space heater. 3.02 INSTALLATION OF DUCT DETECTORS A. General: Installation of duct mounted smoke detector housings and sampling tubes within the supply and return air ductwork shall be done by an experienced sheet metal worker. B. Location: Detector shall be mounted at least 6 duct widths downstream, from any duct opening, deflection plates, sharp bends or branch connections. Provide air pressure differential test data to engineer in areas where distance is limited by physical restraints. C. Assurance: Proper air velocities shall be maintained per the manufacturer's specifications. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-11
D. Wiring: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the proper backbox and sampling tubes for installation within the ductwork. All electrical connections shall be completed by the Fire Alarm Contractor as required for a complete system. E. Access: Provide access panels in ductwork to afford proper service and maintenance of the duct detector. 3.03 DOORS IN SMOKE WALLS A. Hold Open Devices: All doors in smoke walls shall be required to have magnetic door hold open devices. Doors normally kept closed or locked such as toilets, dressing rooms, closets, and mechanical/electrical rooms. Do not require hold-open devices. B. Type: Contractor shall review all doors in the smoke walls to determine the most appropriate type of door holder. Doors with no convenient adjacent wall require the installation of header type units. C. Identification: Doors in smoke walls not protected by magnetic hold-open devices shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer and be provided with a sign, mounted at normal viewing height with the following statement: "Fire Door - Keep Closed At All Times" The sign shall be of laminated plastic with 2 inches high minimum letters, red on white background. The sign shall be permanently secured to the door with brass screws minimum #4. D. Smoke Detectors: Smoke detectors located at doors in smoke walls shall be located no further than 5 feet and no less than 1 foot from the door. 3.04 SPRINKLER SYSTEM A. Tamper Switch Supervisory System: Provide connections for sprinkler system tamper switches as required. B. Waterflow Switch: Provide connections to waterflow switches to the waterflow zone as required. 3.05 INSPECTIONS AND INSTALLATION TESTING A. Local Authority Having Jurisdiction: Equipment shall be installed and located in accordance with requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-12
B. Demonstration: Upon completion of installation and inspection by the Contractor, an authorized Owner representative shall physically inspect the installed equipment, workmanship, and witness Contractor performed acceptance tests of the fire alarm systems that demonstrate compliance to specifications. C. Personnel: The Contractor shall provide equipment and personnel as required for acceptance tests and any tests required by inspecting authorities. D. Deficiencies: The Contractor shall correct all system deficiencies and make all necessary adjustments at no cost to the Owner. Perform another acceptance test after correction of deficiencies. E. Notification: Before proceeding with any testing, inform the staff of the location where the alarm signal will sound to prevent any unnecessary action. At the conclusion of testing, those previously notified (and others necessary) shall be further notified that testing has been concluded. F. Hazardous Locations: Any method or device used for sensing in an atmosphere or process classified as hazardous by Article 500 of NFPA 70, National Electrical code, shall be listed, and suitable for such use. G. Reports: Records of all inspections and tests shall be made and submitted at the conclusion of the work. 3.06 SMOKE DETECTOR SENSITIVITY TESTING A. Testing: Sensitivity settings shall be recorded for all heads and submitted to Engineer at completion. B. Reporting: Utilize "Detector Sensitivity Report" included at the end of these specifications for recording test results. C. Testing of Existing Equipment: Inspections and tests of existing equipment shall be performed to insure that all control functions, operating panels, annunciation devices and each detector is in reliable operating condition. This equipment shall be connected to the new system so all control functions, annunciation, etc. operate as one system._ 3.07 HEAT DETECTOR TESTING A. Procedure: A restorable heat detector and the restorable element of a combination detector shall be tested by exposing the detector to a heat source, such as a shielded heat lamp, until it responds. After each heat test, the detector shall reset. ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-13
B. Precaution: Precaution shall be taken to avoid damage to the nonrestorable fixed temperature element of a combination rate-of-rise fixed temperature detector. The manufacturer's instructions shall be followed. 3.08 SMOKE DETECTOR TESTING A. Response: To assure that each smoke detector is operative and produces the intended response, it shall be caused to initiate an alarm at its installed location with smoke or other aerosol, acceptable to the manufacturer, that demonstrates that smoke can enter the chamber and initiate an alarm. B. Method: To assure that each smoke detector is within its listed and marked sensitivity range, it shall be tested using either one of the following; 1. A calibrated test method. 2. The manufacturer's calibrated sensitivity test instrument. 3. Listed control equipment arranged for the purpose. 4. Other calibrated sensitivity test method acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. C. Range: Detectors found to have a sensitivity outside the accepted range shall be replaced. D. Exception: Detectors listed as field adjustable may be either adjusted within an accepted range or replaced. Note: The detector sensitivity cannot be tested or measured using any spray device that administers an unmeasured concentration of aerosol into the detector. 3.09 CLEANING A. Method: Clean all detectors and remove dust or dirt that has accumulated. For each detector, the cleaning, checking, operating, and sensitivity adjustment shall be attempted only after consulting the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions shall detail methods such as vacuuming to remove loose dust and insects and washing to remove heavy grease and grime deposits. In lieu of these cleaning methods, the manufacturer may provide cleaning service at the field location. Following partial disassembly or washing of the detector to remove contamination, the appropriate sensitivity test required shall be performed. END OF SECTION 16720 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-14
SERVICE ORGANIZATION INSPECTION AND TESTING FORM NAME: ADDRESS: DATE: TIME: PROPERTY NAME (USER) NAME: ADDRESS: REPRESENTATIVE: OWNER CONTRACT: LICENSE NO.: TELEPHONE: MONITORING ENTITY APPROVING AGENCY CONTACT: TELEPHONE: TELEPHONE: APPROVING AGENCY CONTACT: TELEPHONE: MONITORING ACCOUNT REF. NO.: TYPE TRANSMISSION SERVICE [ ] - McCulloh [ ] - Weekly [ ] - Multiplex [ ] - Monthly [ ] - Digital [ ] - Quarterly [ ] - Reverse Priority [ ] - Semi-Annually [ ] - RF [ ] - Annually [ ] - Other (Specify) [ ] - Other (Specify) PANEL MANUFACTURE: MODEL NO.: CIRCUIT STYLES: NO. OF CIRCUITS: SOFTWARE REV.: L A S T D A T E S Y S T E M H A D A N Y S E R V I C E PERFORMED: LAST DATE THAT ANY SOFTWARE OR CONFIGURATION WAS REVISED: ALARM INITIATING DEVICES AND CIRCUIT INFORMATION QTY OF CIRCUIT STYLE MANUAL STATIONS ION DETECTORS PHOTO DETECTORS DUCT DETECTORS HEAT DETECTORS WATERFLOW SWITCHES SUPERVISORY SWITCHES OTHER:(SPECIFY) ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-15
ALARM INDICATING APPLIANCES AND CIRCUIT INFORMATION QTY OF CIRCUIT STYLE BELLS HORNS CHIMES STROBES SPEAKERS OTHER: (SPECIFY) NO. OF ALARM INDICATING CIRCUITS: ARE CIRCUITS SUPERVISED? [ ] YES [ ] NO SUPERVISORY SIGNAL INITIATING DEVICES AND CIRCUIT INFORMATION QTY OF CIRCUIT STYLE BUILDING TEMP. SITE WATER TEMP. SITE WATER LEVEL FIRE PUMP POWER FIRE PUMP AUTO POSITION FIRE PUMP OR PUMP CONTROLLER TROUBLE FIRE PUMP RUNNING GENERATOR IN AUTO POSITION GENERATOR OR CONTROLLER TROUBLE SWITCH TRANSFER GENERATOR ENGINE RUNNING OTHER: SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS Quantity and style (See NFPA 72, Table 3-6.1) of signaling line circuits connected to system: Quantity Style(s) SYSTEM POWER SUPPLIES a. Primary (Main): Nominal Voltage, Amps Overcurrent Protection: Type, Amps Location (Panel Number): Disconnecting Means Location: ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-16
b. Secondary (Standby): Storage Battery: Amp-Hr. Rating Calculated capacity to operate system, in hours: 24 60 Engine-driven generator dedicated to fire alarm system: Location of fuel storage: TYPE BATTERY [ ] Dry Cell [ ] Nickel Cadmium [ ] Sealed Lead-Acid [ ] Lead-Acid [ ] Other (Specify) c. Emergency or standby system used as a backup to primary power supply, instead of using a secondary power supply: Emergency system described in NFPA 70, Article 700 Legally required standby described in NFPA 70, Article 701 Optional standby system described in NFPA 70, Article 702, which also meets the performance requirements of Article 700 or 701. PRIOR TO ANY TESTING NOTIFICATIONS ARE MADE: YES NO WHO TIME MONITORING ENTITY [ ] [ ] BUILDING OCCUPANTS [ ] [ ] BUILDING MANAGEMENT [ ] [ ] OTHER (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] AHJ (NOTIFIED) OF ANY IMPAIRMENTS [ ] [ ] SYSTEM TESTS AND INSPECTIONS TYPE VISUAL FUNCTIONAL COMMENTS CONTROL PANEL [ ] [ ] INTERFACE EQ. [ ] [ ] LAMPS/LEDS [ ] [ ] FUSES [ ] [ ] PRIMARY POWER SUPPLY [ ] [ ] TROUBLE SIGNALS [ ] [ ] DISCONNECT SWITCHES [ ] [ ] GROUND FAULT MONITORING [ ] [ ] SECONDARY POWER TYPE VISUAL FUNCTIONAL COMMENTS BATTERY CONDITION [ ] [ ] LOAD VOLTAGE [ ] [ ] DISCHARGE TEST [ ] [ ] CHARGER TEST [ ] [ ] SPECIFIC GRAVITY [ ] [ ] ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-17
TRANSIENT SUPPRESSORS [ ] REMOTE ANNUNCIATORS [ ] [ ] NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES AUDIBLE [ ] [ ] VISUAL [ ] [ ] SPEAKERS [ ] [ ] VOICE CLARITY [ ] [ ] INITIATING AND SUPERVISORY DEVICE TESTS AND INSPECTIONS DEVICE VISUAL FUNCTIONAL FACTORY MEAS. LOC. & S/N TYPE CHECK TEST SETTING SETTING PASS FAI L [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] COMMENTS: EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS VISUAL FUNCTIONAL COMMENT S EQUIPMENT PHONE SET [ ] [ ] PHONE JACKS [ ] [ ] OFF-HOOK INDICATOR [ ] [ ] AMPLIFIER(S) [ ] [ ] TONE GENERATOR(S) [ ] [ ] CALL IN SIGNAL [ ] [ ] SYSTEM PERFORMANCE [ ] [ ] INTERFACE EQUIPMENT DEVICE SIMULATED VISUAL OPERATION OPERATION (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] SPECIAL HALARD SYSTEMS (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] [ ] ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-18
SPECIAL PROCEDURES: COMMENTS: ON/OFF PREMISES MONITORING: YES NO TIME COMMENTS ALARM SIGNAL [ ] [ ] ALARM RESTORAL [ ] [ ] TROUBLE SIGNAL [ ] [ ] SUPERVISORY SIGNAL [ ] [ ] SUPERVISORY RESTORAL [ ] [ ] NOTIFICATIONS THAT TESTING IS COMPLETE: YES NO WHO TIME BUILDING MANAGEMENT [ ] [ ] MONITORING AGENCY [ ] [ ] BUILDING OCCUPANTS [ ] [ ] OTHER (SPECIFY) [ ] [ ] THE FOLLOWING DID NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY: SYSTEM RESTORED TO NORMAL OPERATION: DATE TIME THIS TESTING WAS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE NFPA STANDARDS. NAME OF INSPECTOR: DATE: TIME: SIGNATURE: N A M E O F O W N E R O R REPRESENTATIVE: DATE: TIME: SIGNATURE: ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 16720-19