SECTION 283111 DIGITAL ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS: A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary General Conditions of the Specification sections, apply to work of this section. B. Division 26 & 28 sections apply to work specified in this section. 1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: A. Furnish and install a new complete fire alarm system, including all wiring, raceways, equipment, programming, and testing. New digital addressable fire alarm system shall include speakers, strobes, and associated equipment for Voice Evacuation. 1. Demolish all fire alarm equipment and wiring panel. Maintain the existing fire alarm panel and selected devices until the new fire alarm system is fully active. Temporarily relocate the existing FACP to allow the installation of the new panel in the existing location in the main office. 2. Provide and install new fire alarm panel, initiation, notification and control devices with new wiring. 3. Refer to Summary of Work specification section for construction phasing and sequencing notes for the fire alarm system. B. The new fire alarm and voice evacuation system shall be tested and certified in accordance with NFPA 72 (latest edition) requirements. This test must be witnessed by the Owner and the Local Fire Marshal. C. The complete installation is to conform to the applicable sections of NFPA-72, NFPA 90A, Local Code Requirements and National Electrical Code with particular attention to Article 760. Additionally, the entire installed system and all integrated system operations shall be within the guidelines of the 2015 ICC NJ code series and ANSI A117.1, including all the latest revisions. D. Provide system modifications suitable for type occupancy as defined by local Building Code and as approved by local Fire Marshal. Prior to commencing the construction work, contact the local Fire Marshal, and obtain all the necessary approvals. E. Description Fire, provide and install a new fire detection and alarm system consisting of: 1. LCD network annunciator shall be located as shown on the drawings. 2. Provide a multi-channel one-way voice communication system. 3. Tie-in to the security systems for automatic door release upon alarm activation. 4. Manual pull stations shall be located as shown on the drawings. 5. Area smoke detection shall be provided as shown on drawings. 6. Area heat detection shall be provided as shown on drawings. 7. Duct smoke detection shall be provided as shown on the drawings. 8. Monitor the sprinkler system waterflow(s) and valve supervisory switch(s). 9. Monitor the stand alone suppression systems as shown on the drawings. 283111-1
10. Provide audible appliances located throughout the building, as shown on the drawings. 11. Provide synchronized visual appliances located throughout the building, as shown on the drawings. 12. Provide carbon monoxide detectors, as shown on the drawings. Supervisory signal shall be required for a carbon monoxide detection. 13. Provide magnetic door holders, as shown on drawings. 14. Provide fan shutdown controls as shown on drawings. 15. Provide direct interface to the building automation system. 16. Provide elevator recall functions for primary and alternate floors and elevator power shunt trip activation. 17. Provide connection to a Central Station. The owner shall arrange for two dedicated phone lines to be terminated as directed by the installing contractor. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE: A. Each and all items of the Fire Alarm System shall be listed as a product of a single fire alarm system manufacturer under the appropriate category by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and shall bear the "U.L." label. All control equipment shall be listed under UL category UOJZ as a single control unit. Partial listing shall NOT be acceptable. B. The equipment and installation supervision furnished under this specification is to be provided by a manufacturer who has been engaged in production of this type (software driven) of equipment for at least ten (10) years, and has a fully-equipped service organization within fifty (50) miles of the installation. C. The system controls shall be UL listed for Power Limited Applications per NEC 760. All circuits must be marked in accordance with NEC article 760-23. D. Installer's Qualifications: Firm with at least 5 years of successful installation experience on projects with fire alarm systems work similar to that required for this project. 1. NICET Level 3 technician shall Supervise all fire alarm installation work in the field at all times. 2. NICET Level 4 technician shall prepare and sign the shop drawings required for submission. 3. Firm with manufacturer's factory trained personnel. 4. Firm with factory authorized service organization and spare parts stock. 5. All control equipment must have transient protection devices to comply with UL 864 requirements. In addition to the UL-UOJZ requirement mentioned above, the system controls shall be UL listed for Power Limited Applications per NEC 760. All circuits must be marked in accordance with NEC article 760-23. E. Codes and Standards: 1. International Building Code, New Jersey Edition: 2015. 2. NEC Compliance: Comply with applicable requirements of NEC standards pertaining to fire alarm systems. 3. UL Compliance and Labeling: Comply with provisions of UL safety standards pertaining to fire alarm systems; and provide products and components which are UL-listed and labeled. 4. FM Compliance: Provide fire alarm systems and accessories which are FM-approved. 5. NFPA 70-2014 National Electric Code 6. NFPA 72-2013 National Fire Alarm Code 283111-2
7. NFPA 90A - Air Conditioning Systems 8. NFPA 92A - Smoke Control Systems 9. NFPA 92B - Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and Large Areas 10. NFPA 101- Life Safety Code 11. UL 864 - Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 12. UL 268 - Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 13. UL 268A - Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications. 14. UL 217 - Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms 15. UL 521 - Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 16. UL 228 - Door Closers-Holders, With or Without Integral Smoke Detectors. 17. UL 464 - Audible Signaling Appliances. 18. UL 38 - Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes for Use with Fire-Protective Signaling Systems 19. UL 346 - Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 20. UL 1971 - Signaling Devices for the Hearing-Impaired. 21. UL 1481 - Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 22. UL 1711 - Amplifiers for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. 23. UL 1635 - Digital Alarm Communicator System Units 24. Local Fire Marshal or Fire Protection Subcode Offical. 25. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 26. Factory Mutual (FM) approval 27. International Standards Organization (ISO) ISO-9000 and ISO-9001 28. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC 29. Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements 1.4 SUBMITTALS: A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data, including specifications and installation instructions, for each type of fire alarm system equipment. Include custom riser and wiring diagrams, and operation and maintenance instructions for inclusion in maintenance manuals. B. Shop Drawings: Provide ¼ scale shop drawings showing equipment/device locations and connecting wiring of entire fire alarm system. C. Shop Drawings: Provide wiring and riser diagrams specific for each building, network and condition. D. Battery Calculations: Provide battery and voltage drop calculations for the fire alarm panels and any new notification appliance power panels, as per NFPA 72. E. Testing and Reports 1. Upon completion of the system's installation, an approved representative of the system manufacturer shall be employed to conduct a thorough test of the system and submit a written report of the findings to the architect. The test shall include at the least, verifying the following: a. The functional operation of each re-settable initiating device (manual stations, detectors, etc.) and circuit. 283111-3
b. The functional operation of each and every alarm device and circuit. c. The functional operation of each monitored device circuit. d. The functional operation of each control circuit. e. The supervision function of each Initiating, Indicating, Monitoring, Control and Supply Circuit. f. Control station automatic signaling. g. The Style B, Style C, Style D, Style E or bi-directional fault tolerant operation of each circuit. F. As-Built / Maintenance Data: Contractor shall provide an exact as-built plan of the new fire alarm wiring and devices installed in this project. This shall include all devices, conduit sleeves, conduit stubs and EXACT wiring locations, routing and configuration in the building. 1. As-Built drawings consisting of: a scaled plan of each building showing the placement of each individual item of the Integrated Life Safety System equipment. All drawings must reflect point to point wiring, device address and programmed characteristics as verified in the presence of the engineer and/or the end user unless device addressing is electronically generated, and automatically graphically self-documented by the system. G. Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and parts lists for each type of fire alarm equipment installed, including furnished specialties and accessories. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in maintenance manual; in accordance with requirements of Division 1. H. The application program listing for the system as installed at the time of acceptance by the building Owner and/or local AHJ (disk, hard copy printout, and all required passwords). I. A filled out Record of Completion similar to NFPA 72, 2013. 1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING: A. Handle fire alarm equipment carefully to prevent damage, breaking, and scoring. Do not install damaged equipment or components; replace with new. B. Store fire alarm equipment in clean, dry place. Protect from weather, dirt, fumes, water, construction debris, and physical damage. 1.6 WARRANTY A. All components, parts and assemblies supplied by the manufacturer shall be guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (2) two years following Substantial Completion. Warranty service shall be provided by a trained specialist of the equipment manufacturer who shall be based in a fully staffed, fully stocked (replacement parts and test equipment) branch office, located within 50 miles of the site. B. Included shall be the NFPA 72 required semi-annual and annual testing requirements for the full period of the Warranty. 1.7 SPARE PARTS A. The Contractor shall supply the following spare parts: 1. Automatic detection devices - Two (2) percent of the installed quantity of each type, with a minimum of 2. 283111-4
2. Manual fire alarm stations - Two (2) percent of the installed quantity of each type, with a minimum of 1. 3. Audible and visible devices - One (1) percent of the installed quantity of each type, but no less than two (2) devices of each type. 4. Keys - A minimum of three (3) sets of keys shall be provided and appropriately identified. 5. Initiation Device Handheld Programmer. 6. Speakers: Two (2) percent of the installed quantity of each type, minimum of 2. 7. Speaker-Strobes: Two (2) percent of the installed quantity of each type, minimum of 2. 8. Control Modules and Monitor Modules: Two (2) percent of the installed quantity of each type, minimum of 2 of each type/configuration. 1.8 SYSTEM OPERATION A. General Audio: 1. Upon alarm activation of any area smoke detector, heat detector, manual pull station, sprinkler waterflow, the following functions shall automatically occur: 2. The internal audible device shall sound at the control panel or command center. 3. The LCD Display shall indicate all applicable information associated with the alarm condition including: zone, device type, device location and time/date. 4. All system activity/events shall be documented on the system printer. 5. Any remote or local annunciator LCD/LED's associated with the alarm zone shall be illuminated. 6. The following audio messages and actions shall occur simultaneously: a. An evacuation message shall be sounded. It is the intent of this message to advise occupants hearing this message that they are near danger and should leave the building via the stairs (nearest exit) immediately. 7. Activate visual strobes. The visual strobe shall continue to flash until the system has been reset. The visual strobe shall not stop operating when the "Alarm Silence" is pressed. 8. Transmit signal to the building automation system. 9. Transmit signal to the central station. 10. Activate automatic smoke control sequences. 11. All automatic events programmed to the alarm point shall be executed and the associated outputs activated. 12. All stairwell/exit doors shall unlock throughout the building. 13. All self-closing fire/smoke doors held open shall be released. 14. Transmit alarm text messages to "alpha-numerical" display pagers. B. Duct Smoke Activation Supervisory: 1. The alarm activation of any duct smoke detector, the following functions shall automatically occur: 2. Transmit supervisory signal to FACP, central station and all annunciators. 3. Transmit signals to remote annunciators. 4. Transmit signal to the building automation system for HVAC shut-down. 5. Transmit signal to the central station. 6. Shutdown the local air handling unit. 7. Transmit text messages to "alpha-numerical" display pagers. 8. All automatic events programmed to the point shall be executed and the associated outputs activated. 283111-5
C. Supervisory Operation: 1. Upon supervisory activation of any sprinkler valve supervisory switch, fire pump offnormal, clean agent fire suppression system trouble, the following functions shall automatically occur: 2. The internal audible device shall sound at the control panel or command center. 3. The LCD display shall indicate all applicable information associated with the supervisory condition including; zone, device type, device location and time/date. 4. All system activity/events shall be documented on the system printer. 5. Any remote or local annunciator LCD/LED's associated with the supervisory zone shall be illuminated. 6. Transmit signal to the central station. D. Trouble Operation: 1. Upon activation of a trouble condition or signal from any device on the system, the following functions shall automatically occur: 2. The internal audible device shall sound at the control panel or command center. 3. The LCD keypad display shall indicate all applicable information associated with the trouble condition including; zone, device type, device location and time/date. 4. All system activity/events shall be documented on the system printer. 5. Any remote or local annunciator LCD/LED's associated with the trouble zone shall be illuminated. 6. Transmit signal to the central station. E. Monitor Operation: 1. Upon activation of any device connected to a monitor circuit, the following functions shall automatically occur: 2. The internal audible device shall sound at the control panel or command center. 3. The LCD display shall indicate all applicable information associated with the status condition including; zone, device type, device location and time/date. 4. Transmit signal to the central station. 5. All system activity/events shall be documented on the system printer. 6. Any remote or local annunciator LCD/LED's associated with the status zone shall be illuminated. 1.9 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION A. General: All Life Safety System equipment shall be arranged and programmed to provide the early detection of fire, the notification of building occupants, the automatic summoning of the local fire department, the override of the HVAC system operation, and the activation of other auxiliary systems to inhibit the spread of smoke and fire, and to facilitate the safe evacuation of building occupants. B. Power Supply Audio: Standby power supply shall be an electrical battery with capacity to operate the system under maximum supervisory load for 24 hours, and capable of operating the system for ten (10) minutes of evacuation alarm on all devices, operating at maximum load. The system shall include a charging circuit to automatically maintain the electrical charge of the battery. The system shall automatically adjust the charging of the battery to compensate for temperature. 283111-6
C. Display: The main display interface shall show the first and most recent highest priority system events without any operator intervention. All system events shall be directed to one of four message queues. Messages of different types shall never intermixed to eliminate operator confusion. A "Details" switch shall provide additional information about any device highlighted by the operator. D. Initiating Device Circuits: Each addressable analog loop shall be circuited so device loading is not to exceed 80% of loop capacity in order to leave for space for future devices. The loop shall have Class A operation and provide for Isolation protection between every 50 devices per NFPA 72 2013. E. Notification Appliance Circuits: All notification appliance circuits shall be Class B (Style "Y"). All notification appliance circuits shall have a minimum circuit output rating of: 2 amps @ 24 vdc; 50 watts @ 25V audio, and 35 watts @ 70V audio. The notification circuits shall be power limited. Non-power limited circuits are not acceptable. F. Signaling Line Circuits: 1. When a signaling line circuit covers more than one fire/smoke compartment, a wire-towire short shall not effect the operation of the circuit from the other fire/smoke compartments. The signaling line circuit connecting network panel/nodes, annunciators, command centers, shall be Class B (style 4). The media shall be copper except where fiber optic cable is specified on the drawings. 2. The signaling line circuit connecting to addressable/analog devices including, detectors, monitor modules, control modules, isolation modules, intrusion detection modules and notification circuit modules shall be Class A (Style 7). 3. The signaling line circuit connecting to the audio communications (pre-amp signal), amplifiers, and nodes shall be Class B (style 4). The circuit shall be power limited. 4. The signaling line circuit connecting to the two-way communications circuit (riser) shall be Class B (style 4). G. Network Wiring 1. The Network Wiring shall utilize a Class B configuration and shall be capable of using a Class A configuration in the future. 2. The system supplied under this specification shall utilize node to node, direct wired multi-priority peer-to-peer network operations. The system shall utilize independently addressed, smoke detectors, heat detectors and input/output modules as described in this specification. The peer-to-peer network shall contain multiple nodes consisting of the command center, main controller, remote control panels, LCD/LED annunciation nodes, and workstations. Each node is an equal, active functional node of the network, which is capable of making all local decisions and generating network tasks to other nodes in the event of node failure or communications failure between a nodes. 3. When wired using a Class A configuration, a single break or short on the network wiring causes the system to isolate the fault, and network communication continues uninterrupted, without any loss of function. Should multiple wiring faults occur, the network re-configures into many sub-networks and continues to respond to alarm events from every panel that can transmit and receive network messages. H. Network Nodes 1. The remote control panel(s) (network nodes) shall meet the same requirements as described in control panel section and shall contain the following; 283111-7
2. Common control switches with 168 character LCD display, as required. 3. Integral power supply(s) with secondary stand-by power. 4. Signaling line circuits for communications with analog/addressable devices, as required. 5. Audio amplification, as required. 6. Notification appliance circuits, as required. 7. Auxiliary function circuits and operations, as required. I. DACT 1. The system shall provide off premise communications capability (DACT) for transmitting system events to multiple Central Monitoring Station (CMS) receivers. The system shall provide the CMS(s) with point identification of system events using Contact ID or SIA DCS protocols. The system shall provide an individual CMS account for each tenant, and send the required signals to the one or more CMS(s) and account(s) specified by each tenant. In the event of a panel CPU failure during a fire alarm condition, the DACT degrade mode shall transmit a general fire alarm signal to the CMS. 2. The system shall also transmit an alphanumeric system activity message, by event, to a commercial paging system of the Owner s choice, using TAP Pager protocol. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS: A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide a fire alarm system from the following manufacturer. No other manufacturers will be acceptable for this project. Multiple certified EST-3 Edwards vendors are allowed to bid. 1. Edwards Systems Technology / EST (Basis of Design and District Standard) B. The manufacturer of the system equipment shall be regularly involved in the design, manufacture, and distribution of all products specified in this document. These processes shall be monitored under a quality assurance program that meets the ISO 9000 requirements. C. All System components shall be the cataloged products of a single supplier. All products shall be listed by the manufacturer for their intended purpose. D. Edwards Systems Technology, Inc. products constitute the minimum type and quality of equipment to be installed. E. All control panel assemblies and connected field appliances shall be both designed and manufactured by the same company, and shall be tested and cross-listed as to ensure that a fully functioning is designed and installed. The system supplied under this specification shall be a microprocessor-based direct wired, multi-priority peer-to-peer networked system. The system shall utilize independently addressed, microprocessor-based smoke detectors, heat detectors, and modules as described in this specification. 2.2 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS: A. Equipment submissions must include a minimum of the following: 1. Complete descriptive data indicating UL listing for all system components. 2. Complete sequence of operations of the system. 3. Complete system wiring diagrams for components capable of being connected to the 283111-8
system and interfaces to equipment supplied by others. 4. A copy of any state and/or local Fire Alarm System equipment approvals. 2.3 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL A. The control panel(s) shall be a multi-processor based networked system designed specifically for fire, one-way and two-way emergency audio communications, smoke control, and guard patrol applications. The control panel shall be an EST-3 panel. B. The control panel shall include all required hardware, software and site specific system programming to provide a complete and operational system. The control panel(s) shall be designed such that interactions between any application can be configured, and modified using software provided by a single supplier. The control panel(s) operational priority shall assure that life safety takes precedence among the activities coordinated by the control panel. C. The control panel shall include the following capacities: 1. Support up to 2500 analog/addressable points. 2. Support network connections up to 63 other control panels and annunciators. 3. Support multiple digital dialers and modems 4. Support multiple communication ports and protocols 5. Support up to 1740 chronological events. D. The network of control panels shall include the following features: 1. Ability to download all network applications and firmware from the configuration computer from the configuration computer from a single location on the system. 2. Provide electronic addressing of analog/addressable devices. 3. Provide an operator interface control/display that shall annunciate, command and control system functions. 4. Provide an internal audible signal with different programmable patters to distinguish between alarm, supervisory, trouble and monitor conditions. 5. Provide a discreet system control switch provided for reset, alarm silence, panel silence, drill switch, previous message switch, next message switch and details switch. 6. Provide system reports that provide detailed description of the status of system parameters for corrective action or for preventative maintenance programs. Reports shall be displayed by the operator interface or capable of being printed on a printer. 7. Provide an authorized operator with the ability to operate or modify system functions like system time, date, passwords, holiday dates, restart the system and clear control panel event history file. 8. Provide an authorized operator to perform test functions within the installed system. 9. The control panel shall contain a standby power supply that automatically supplies electrical energy to the system upon primary power supply failure. The system shall include a charging circuit to automatically maintain the electrical charge of the battery. 10. The control panel shall contain fiber optic cards suitable for either Class A or Class B operation on multimode fiber optic cabling. The cards shall be capable of supporting both the network connectivity as well as the audio connectivity over the fiber optic network link. 283111-9
2.4 OPERATORS INTERFACE A. Annunciation Audio 1. The system shall be designed and equipped to receive, monitor, and annunciate signals from devices and circuits installed throughout the building. Standard LED annunciators may be combined in common enclosures provided that the groups of LED's comprising each of the required annunciators are separated from one another (Detection, Supervisory, Status, and Security) and clearly labeled. 2. Manufacturers' standard control switches shall be acceptable if they provide the required operation, including performance, supervision and position indication. If the manufacturers' standard switches do not comply with these requirements, fabrication of custom manual controls acceptable to the Owner is required. 3. Receipt of alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals shall activate integral audible devices at the control panel(s) and at each remote annunciation device. The integral audible devices shall produce a sound output upon activation of not less than 85 dba at 10 feet. 4. The annunciator shall contain the following system status indicators: B. Audio a. 168 character Backlit Liquid Crystal Display b. System Normal Indicator c. System Common Alarm Indicator d. System Common Trouble Indicator e. System Common Supervisory Indicator f. System Ground Fault Indicator g. System Common Security Indicator h. System Disabled Point(s) Indicator i. System Reset Switch with Indicator j. System Alarm Silence Switch with Indicator k. System Trouble Silence Switch with Indicator l. System Message Queue Scroll Switches. m. 10-Digit Keypad to Enable/Disable System and Functions. 1. The system shall be capable of delivering multi-channel audio messages simultaneously over copper and/or fiber media. All audio messages and live pages shall originate at the one-way audio control unit. The one-way audio control unit shall store pre-recorded audio messages digitally. These messages shall be automatically directed to various areas in a facility under program control. The system shall support remote cabinets with zoned amplifiers to receive, amplify and send messages through speakers over supervised circuits. 2. Each floor or smoke zone of each building shall contain (1) primary 95 watt audio amplifiers and (1) 95 watt common backup. 3. The one-way emergency audio control shall provide control switches to direct paging messages as follows: a. "All Call" to direct the page messages to all areas in the facility, overriding all other messages and tones. b. The system shall be capable of delivering multiple audio messages simultaneously over copper and / or fiber media. All audio messages and live pages shall originate at the one-way emergency audio control unit. The one-way emergency audio control unit shall store pre-recorded audio messages digitally. These messages shall automatically directed to various areas in a facility under program control. 283111-10
The system shall support remote panels with zoned amplifiers to receive, amplify and distribute messages through speakers over supervised circuits. c. Audio Amplifiers (Multi-Channel) d. Provide as minimum one (95) watt audio amplifier per paging zone. The system software shall be capable of selecting the required audio source signal for amplification. To enhance system survivability, each audio amplifier shall automatically provide a local 3-3-3 1000 Hz temporal pattern output upon loss of the audio communications with the one-way audio control unit, during an alarm condition. Audio amplifiers shall be power limited and protected from short circuits conditions on the audio circuit wiring. Each amplifier output shall include a dedicated, selectable 25/70 Vrms output. Provide a standby audio amplifier that will automatically sense the failure of a primary amplifier, and replace the function of the failed amplifier. C. DACT Dialer: The system shall provide off premise communications capability using a digital alarm communications transmitter (DACT) for sending system events to multiple central monitoring station (CMS) receivers. The system shall provide the CMS(s) with point identification of system events using Contact ID or SIA DCS protocols. The system shall also transmit an alphanumeric system activity message, by event, to a commercial paging system of the owners choice, using TAP Pager protocol. The system shall provide an individual CMS account for each tenant, and send the required signals to the one or more CMS(s) and account(s) specified by each tenant. In the event of a panel CPU failure during a fire alarm condition, the DACT degrade mode shall transmit a general fire alarm signal to the CMS. D. Power Supply 1. System power supply(s) shall provide multiple power limited 24 VDC output circuits as required by the panel. 2. Upon failure of normal (AC) power, the affected portion(s) of the system shall automatically switch over to secondary power without losing any system functions. 3. Each system power supply shall be individually supervised. Power supply trouble signals shall identify the specific supply and the nature of the trouble condition. 4. All standby batteries shall be continuously monitored by the power supply. Low battery and disconnection of battery power supply conditions shall immediately annunciated as battery trouble and identify the specific power supply affected. 5. All system power supplies shall be capable of recharging their associated batteries, from a fully discharged condition to a capacity sufficient to allow the system to perform consistent with the requirements of this section, in 48 hours maximum. 6. All AC power connections shall be to the building's designated emergency electrical power circuit and shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72 - The AC power circuit shall be installed in conduit raceway. The power circuit disconnect means shall be clearly labeled FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT CONTROL and shall have a red marking. The location of the circuit disconnect shall be labeled permanently inside the each control panel the disconnect serves. E. Reports: 1. The system shall provide the operator with system reports that give detailed description of the status of system parameters for corrective action, or for preventative maintenance programs. The system shall provide these reports via the main LCD, and shall be capable of being printed on any system printer. 2. The system shall provide a report that gives a sensitivity listing of all detectors that have less than 75% environmental compensation remaining. The system shall provide a report 283111-11
that provides a sensitivity (% Obscuration per foot) listing of any particular detector. 3. The system shall provide a report that gives a listing of the sensitivity of all of the detectors on any given panel in the system, or any given analog/addressable device loop within any given panel. 4. The system shall provide a report that gives a chronological listing of up to the last 1740 system events. 5. The system shall provide a listing of all of the firmware revision listings for all of the installed network components in the system. 2.5 FIRE ALARM DEVICES A. General 1. Provide devices as hereinafter specified and as shown on the drawings. B. Smoke Detectors & Accessories 1. Analog Addressable Smoke -- General a. Each analog addressable smoke detector's sensitivity shall be capable of being programmed individually as: most sensitive, more sensitive, normal, less sensitive or least sensitive. In addition to the five sensitivity levels the detector shall provide a prealarm sensitivity setting, which shall be settable in 5% increments of the detector's alarm sensitivity value. b. An alternate alarm sensitivity level shall be provided for each detector, which can be set to any of the five (5) sensitivity settings manually or automatically using a time of day event. In addition to the five alternate sensitivity levels the detector shall provide an alternate prealarm sensitivity setting, which shall be settable in 5% increments of the detector's alternate alarm sensitivity value. c. The detector shall be able to differentiate between a long drift above the prealarm threshold and fast rise above the threshold. d. The detector's sensing element reference point shall automatically adjust, compensating for background environmental conditions such as dust, temperature, and pressure. Periodically, the sensing element real-time analog value shall be compared against its reference value. The detector shall provide a maintenance alert signal that 75% to 99% compensation has been used. The detector shall provide a dirty fault signal that 100% or greater compensation has been used. e. The system shall allow for changing of detector types for service replacement purposes without the need to reprogram the system. The replacement detector type shall automatically continue to operate with the same programmed sensitivity levels and functions as the detector it replaced. System shall display an off-normal condition until the proper detector type has been installed or change in the application program profile has been made. 2. Duct Detector Housing - SIGA-SD a. Provide smoke detector duct housing assemblies to mount an analog/addressable detector along with a standard, relay or isolator detector mounting base. The housing shall also protect the measuring chamber from damage and insects. The housing shall utilize an air exhaust tube and an air sampling inlet tube that extends into the duct air stream up to ten feet. Drilling templates and gaskets to facilitate locating and mounting the housing shall also be provided. The housing shall be 283111-12
finished in baked red enamel. Remote alarm LED indicators and remote test stations shall be provided; RTS shall be keyed to match FACP. b. Exterior Installations Only: EC shall provide (1) one separate NEMA 4 fiberglass enclosure with minimum 304 stainless steel clips and fasteners for each exterior duct detector. Detectors shall be rated to a minimum of -4F. 3. Smoke Detector - Multi-Sensor Photo Thermal a. Provide analog/addressable multisensor smoke detectors at the locations shown on the drawings. Alarm condition shall be based upon the combined input from the photoelectric and thermal detection elements. Separately mounted photoelectric detectors and heat detectors in the same location, clustered at the manufacturer's listed spacing is an acceptable alternative. The detector shall have the ability to set the sensitivity and alarm verification of each individual detector on the circuit. It shall be possible to automatically set the sensitivity of individual analog/addressable detectors for the day and night periods. b. Each smoke detector shall be capable of transmitting prealarm and alarm signals in addition to the normal, trouble and need cleaning information. It shall be possible to program control panel activity to each level. Each smoke detector may be individually programmed to operate at any one of five (5) sensitivity settings. Each detector microprocessor shall contain an environmental compensation algorithm that identifies and sets ambient environmental thresholds approximately six times an hour. The microprocessor shall monitor the environmental compensation value and alert the system operator when the detector approaches 75% and 100% of the allowable environmental compensation value. 4. Smoke Detector Photoelectric - SIGA2-PS a. Provide analog/addressable photoelectric smoke detectors at the locations shown on the drawings. The detector shall have the ability to set the sensitivity and alarm verification of each of the individual detectors on the circuit. It shall be possible to automatically change the sensitivity of individual analog/addressable detectors for the day and night periods. Each smoke detector shall be capable of transmitting pre-alarm and alarm signals in addition to the normal, trouble and need cleaning information. It shall be possible to program control panel activity to each level. Each smoke detector may be individually programmed to operate at any one of five (5) sensitivity settings. Each detector microprocessor shall contain an environmental compensation algorithm that identifies and sets ambient environmental thresholds approximately six times an hour. The microprocessor shall monitor the environmental compensation value and alert the system operator when the detector approaches 75% and 100% of the allowable environmental compensation value. 5. Smoke Detector Guards a. Smoke detector guards shall be installed at the locations shown on the drawings. The guards shall be Underwriters Laboratories tested and listed by for use with the smoke detectors they protect. Guard design shall not affect the detector operating sensitivity and shall not reduce the listed detector spacing. The guards shall be constructed of 16-gauge steel with a baked white finish to match the detectors. Tamperproof mounting hardware shall be provided. 283111-13
6. Heat Detectors - SIGA-HRS a. Fixed Temperature-ROR Heat Detector b. Provide analog/addressable combination fixed temperature / rate-of-rise detectors at the locations shown on the drawings. The heat detector shall have a nominal fixed temperature alarm point rating of 135 F (57 C) and a rate of rise alarm point of 15 F(9 C) per minute. The heat detector shall be rated for ceiling installation at a minimum of 70 ft (21.3m) centers and be suitable for wall mount applications. 7. Carbon Monoxide Detector SIGA2-COS C. Detector Bases a. UL Detector Requirements 1) 70 PPM for 60-240 minutes 2) 150 PPM for 100 50 minutes 3) 400 PPM for 4-15 minutes 1. Detector Base - Standard D. Manual Stations a. Provide standard detector mounting bases suitable for mounting on either North American 1-gang, 3½ or 4 inch octagon box and 4 inch square box, or European BESA or 1-gang box. The base shall, contain no electronics and support all series detector types. 1. Manual Station - Single Action Single Stage SIGA-270 a. General: It shall be possible to address each Signature Series fire alarm pull station without the use of DIP or rotary switches. Devices using DIP switches for addressing shall not be acceptable. The manual stations shall have a minimum of 2 diagnostic LEDs mounted on their integral, factory assembled single or two stage input module. A green LED shall flash to confirm communication with the loop controller. A red LED shall flash to display alarm status. The station shall be capable of storing up to 24 diagnostic codes that can be retrieved for troubleshooting assistance. Input circuit wiring shall be supervised for open and ground faults. The fire alarm pull station shall be suitable for operation in the following environment: Temperature: 32 o F to 120 o F (0 o C to 49 o C), Humidity: 0-93% RH, non-condensing. b. Provide intelligent single action, single stage fire alarm stations SIGA-270. The fire alarm station shall be of metal construction with an internal toggle switch. Provide a locked test feature. Finish the station in red with silver PULL IN CASE OF FIRE English lettering. The manual station shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½ (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½ (38mm) deep 4 square boxes with 1-gang covers. c. All manual pull stations shall have protective covers (no audible alarm) STI Stopper II lexan guards. E. Notification Appliances 1. General: Provide UL listed wireguards for protection, where noted on the drawings. 283111-14
2. Speakers a. Provide Speakers at the locations shown on the drawings. The Speaker shall provide a 75 dba sound output at 10 ft. when measured in reverberation room per UL-464 (15dB above 55 db ambient). The Speaker shall have selectable taps for output (1/4, 1/2, 1, and 2 watt). In and out screw terminals shall be provided for wiring. b. Each speaker location shown on the drawings shall be evaluated to determine the optimal tap setting based on the ceiling height, spacing and number of speakers. Each speaker shall have tap settings shown on the submitted shop drawings. 3. Speaker-Strobes a. Provide Speaker / Strobes at the locations shown on the drawings. The speaker/strobe shall provide an audible output of 75 dba at 10 ft. when measured in reverberation room per UL-464. Strobes shall provide synchronized flash outputs. The strobe output shall be determined as required by its specific location and application from a family of 15cd, 30cd, 60cd, 75cd & 110cd devices and field selectable devices. The speaker shall have a selectable tap for output. In and out screw terminals shall be provided for wiring. The shop drawings shall reflect the selected candela value for each strobe location. b. Each speaker location shown on the drawings shall be evaluated to determine the optimal tap setting based on the ceiling height, spacing and number of speakers. Each speaker shall have tap settings shown on the submitted shop drawings. c. Strobes shall have the word Alert for use in multi-function fire alarm and emergency communications type situations. 4. Strobes a. Low Profile Strobes F. Initiation & Control Modules 1) Provide low profile wall mounted strobes at the locations shown on the drawings. In and out screw terminals shall be provided for wiring. Strobes shall provide synchronized flash outputs. Strobe output shall be determined as required by its specific location and application from a family of 15cd, 30cd, 60cd, 75cd, or 110cd devices. Low profile strobes shall mount in a North American 1-gang box. 2) Candela values: The candela values for each strobe shall be selected based on the location and room size on the drawings. The shop drawing submission shall reflect the final candela value of each strobe. 3) Strobes shall have the word Alert for use in multi-function fire alarm and emergency communications type situations. 1. Intelligent Modules -- General a. It shall be possible to address each intelligent module without the use of DIP or rotary switches. Devices using DIP switches for addressing shall not be acceptable. The personality of multifunction modules shall be programmable at site to suit conditions and may be changed at any time using a personality code downloaded from the Analog Loop Controller. Modules requiring EPROM, 283111-15
PROM, ROM changes or DIP switch and/or jumper changes shall not be acceptable. The modules shall have a minimum of 2 diagnostic LEDs mounted behind a finished cover plate. A green LED shall flash to confirm communication with the loop controller. A red LED shall flash to display alarm status. The module shall be capable of storing up to 24 diagnostic codes which can be retrieved for troubleshooting assistance. Input and output circuit wiring shall be supervised for open and ground faults. The module shall be suitable for operation in the following environment: b. Temperature: 32oF to 120oF (0oC to 49oC) c. Humidity: 0-93% RH, non-condensing 2. Control Relay Module a. Provide intelligent control relay modules. The Control Relay Module shall provide one form "C" dry relay contact rated at 2 amps @ 24 Vdc to control external appliances or equipment shutdown. The control relay shall be rated for pilot duty and releasing systems. The position of the relay contact shall be confirmed by the system firmware. The control relay module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 1-gang covers. 3. Dual Input Module a. Provide intelligent dual input modules. The Dual Input Module shall provide two (2) supervised Class B input circuits each capable of a minimum of 4 personalities, each with a distinct operation. The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 1-gang covers. The dual input module shall support the following circuit types: 1) Normally-Open Alarm Latching (Manual Stations, Heat Detectors, etc.) 2) Normally-Open Alarm Delayed Latching (Waterflow Switches) 3) Normally-Open Active Non-Latching (Monitor, Fans, Dampers, Doors, etc.) 4) Normally-Open Active Latching (Supervisory, Tamper Switches 4. Dual Input Signal Module a. Provide intelligent dual input signal modules. The Dual Input (Dual Riser Select) Signal Module shall provide a means to selectively connect one of two (2) signaling circuit power risers to one (1) supervised output circuit. The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 2-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 2-gang covers, or European 100mm square boxes. The dual input signal module shall support the following operation: 5. Isolator Module 1) Audible/Visible Signal Power Selector (Polarized 24 Vdc @ 2A, 25 Vrms @ 50w or 70 Vrms @ 35w of Audio) a. Provide intelligent fault isolators modules. The Isolator Module shall be capable of isolating and removing a fault from a class A data circuit while allowing the remaining data loop to continue operating. The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 2-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) 283111-16
6. Monitor Module deep 4" square boxes with 2-gang covers, or European 100mm square boxes. a. Provide intelligent monitor modules. The Monitor Module shall be factory set to support one (1) supervised Class B Normally-Open Active Non-Latching Monitor circuit. The monitor module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 1- gang covers. 7. Single Input Module a. Provide intelligent single input modules. The Single Input Module shall provide one (1) supervised Class B input circuit capable of a minimum of 4 personalities, each with a distinct operation. The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 1-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 1-gang covers. The single input module shall support the following circuit types: 1) Normally-Open Alarm Latching (Manual Stations, Heat Detectors, etc.) 2) Normally-Open Alarm Delayed Latching (Waterflow Switches) 3) Normally-Open Active Non-Latching (Monitor, Fans, Dampers, Doors, etc.) 4) Normally-Open Active Latching (Supervisory, Tamper Switches) 8. Single Input Signal Module a. Provide intelligent single input signal modules. The Single Input (Single Riser Select) Signal Module shall provide one (1) supervised Class B output circuit capable of a minimum of 2 personalities, each with a distinct operation. When selected as a telephone power selector, the module shall be capable of generating its own "ring tone". The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 2-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 2- gang covers, or European 100mm square boxes. The single input signal module shall support the following operations: 1) Audible/Visible Signal Power Selector (Polarized 24 Vdc @ 2A, 25Vrms @50w or 70 Vrms @ 35 Watts of Audio) 2) Telephone Power Selector with Ring Tone (Fire Fighter's Telephone) 9. Universal Class AB Module a. Provide intelligent class A/B modules. The Universal Class A/B Module shall be capable of a minimum of fifteen (15) distinct operations. The module shall be suitable for mounting on North American 2 ½" (64mm) deep 2-gang boxes and 1 ½" (38mm) deep 4" square boxes with 2-gang covers, or European 100mm square boxes. The universal class A/B module shall support the following circuit types: 1) Two (2) supervised Class B Normally-Open Alarm Latching. 2) Two (2) supervised Class B Normally-Open Alarm Delayed Latching. 3) Two (2) supervised Class B Normally-Open Active Non-Latching. 4) Two (2) supervised Class B Normally-Open Active Latching. 5) One (1) form "C" dry relay contact rated at 2 amps @ 24 Vdc. 6) One (1) supervised Class A Normally-Open Alarm Latching. 283111-17
7) One (1) supervised Class A Normally-Open Alarm Delayed Latching. 8) One (1) supervised Class A Normally-Open Active Non-Latching. 9) One (1) supervised Class A Normally-Open Active Latching. 10) One (1) supervised Class A 2-wire Smoke Alarm Non-Verified. 11) One (1) supervised Class B 2-wire Smoke Alarm Non-Verified. 12) One (1) supervised Class A 2-wire Smoke Alarm Verified 13) One (1) supervised Class B 2-wire Smoke Alarm Verified 14) One (1) supervised Class A Signal Circuit, 24Vdc @ 2A. 15) One (1) supervised Class B Signal Circuit, 24Vdc @ 2A. 2.6 WIRING SYSTEM MATERIALS A. Provide basic wiring materials which comply with Division-26 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables; types to be selected by Installer. 1. All concealed wiring shall be plenum rated type MC FPLP. 2. All exposed wiring to the public shall be FPLP in surface metal raceway (Wiremold) with all required boxes and accessories. 3. Minimum wire size for initiation circuits shall be #16 AWG. 4. Minimum wire size for notification circuits shall be #14 AWG. 5. Minimum wire size for the speaker circuits shall be #14 AWG TSP. 6. System shall be installed with all conduits, conductors, outlet boxes, fittings, connectors and accessories necessary to ensure a complete, operable system in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. 7. Conduit: Conduits shall be installed in accord with Division-26 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables. 8. Wire and Cable: All wiring shall be installed in accord with Division-26 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables. Conductors within equipment enclosures shall be carefully cabled and laced. Individual conductors shall be tagged with E-Z code markers indicating circuit number and type. Markers shall be used on all conductors at each outlet or pull box at each equipment enclosure. 9. T-tapped connections will not be allowed on any supervised circuits. Connections shall be made directly to and from device terminal screws. Screw terminals shall have rising plates to terminate more than one wire or each wire shall be terminated to individual screws or each wire shall terminate in a ring lug. B. Junction Boxes: Provide fire alarm junction boxes painted red enamel. Provide each box with suitable number of terminals and of proper size to hold wiring. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION OF BASIC WIRING SYSTEM MATERIALS: A. Install wiring, raceways, and electrical boxes and fittings in accordance with "Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems" and Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables, for wiring of non-power limited circuits. B. Provide and install the system in accordance with the plans and specifications, all applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring, if installed in conduit, shall be in a completely separate conduit system. All wiring shall be installed in strict compliance with all 283111-18