FIRE DETECTION and ALARM System
FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM system
part 1.0 - general
1.1SUMMARY
A.Replace the existing fire alarm system with anew system as shown on the plans.
B.Section Includes:
1.Fire-alarm control unit.
2.Manual fire-alarm boxes.
3.Area smoke detectors.
4.Area heat detectors.
5.Notification appliances.
6.Magnetic door holders.
7.Remote annunciator.
8.Addressable interface modules.
9.Serial digital alarm communicator transmitter.
Add/modify the System Description as required to be project specific. e.g. elevator controller, smoke control, voice communication, halon, preaction, etc
1.2SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A.Noncoded, addressable system, microprocessor controlled, with multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only. System shall provide voice evacuation signals
B.The existing fire alarm system devices and all associated cabling, conduit and boxes shall be replaced in its entirety. All existing devices, interface points, output points, etc. shall be replaced. The project drawings show minimum project locations based on building layout. Provide replacement of all duct smoke detectors, fire suppression points, elevator controls, etc. for a complete and functional fire alarm system.
C.Facility shall have an emergency voice alarm communication system. Digitally stored voice message sequences shall notify all building occupants that a fire or life safety condition has been reported. Message generator(s) shall be capable of automatically distributing up to eight (8) simultaneous, unique messages to appropriate audio zones within the facility based on the type and location of the initiating event. The system shall be electrically supervised and monitor the integrity of all conductors.
1.3GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
A.Fire alarm drawings are based on spacing assumptions and certain installation assumptions at the time of construction document issue. They are issued without any specific device sound level, battery, intelligibility, or candela, or other ratings. Shop drawings shall include all sizes, battery calculations, etc.… for a complete design as anticipated to be installed. The fire alarm contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete and operating replacement system design and installation to the system throughout the facility as per City of Minneapolis, NFPA 72 as well as all State of Minnesota Building Codes (Building Code, Fire Code and NEC). Contractor shall be responsible for review for all project drawings and placement of any devices to meet the guidelines of NFPA 72.
B.The fire alarm contractor shall institute a system of quality assurance to assure that the final design, installation, materials, inspection, and testing of all components are in accordance with the provisions of this specification and the applicable codes and standards. The quality assurance program shall require that all shop drawings, calculations, and other submittals are checked and signed by a technician with a minimum NICET Level III rating or by a registered professional engineer. Shop drawings will be reviewed by the specifying electrical engineer and the fire alarm contractor.
C.Contractor and required installation employees shall be licensed as required by the State of Minnesota and shall maintain the necessary license from the time of bid through completion of the project.
1.4ACTION SUBMITTALS
A.Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B.Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm system. Include plans, elevations, sections, details and attachments to other work.
1.Comply with recommendations in the “Documentation” Section of “Fundamentals of Fire Alarm systems” Chapter in NFPA 72.
2.Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits.
3.Include battery-size calculations.
4.Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating.
5.Include plans sections, and elevations of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning ducts, drawn to scale and coordinating installation of duct smoke detectors and access to them. Show critical dimensions that relate to placement and support of sampling tubes, detector housing, and remote test and alarm indicators. Locate detectors according to manufacturer’s written recommendations.
6.Include floor plans to indicate final device location showing address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cables and conduits.
C.General Submittal Requirements:
1.Submittals shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction prior to submitting them to the Engineer
2.Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications:
a.Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm design.
b.NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level IV.
1.5Closeout Submittals
A.Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-alarm systems and components to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 01 Section: Operation and Maintenance Data”, include the following:
1.Comply with the “Records” Section of the “Inspection, Testing and Maintenance: Chapter in NFPA 72.
2.Provide “Record of Completion Documents” according to NFPA 72 article “Permanent Records” in the “Records” Section of the “Inspection, Testing and Maintenance” Chapter.
3.Record copy of site-specific software.
4.Provide “Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records” according to NFPA 72 article of the same name and include the following:
a.Frequency of testing of installed components.
b.Frequency of inspection of installed components.
c.Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance.
d.Manufacturer’s users training manuals.
5.Manufacturer’s required maintenance related to system warranty requirements.
6.Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire-alarm control units.
B.Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:
1.Software operating and upgrade manuals.
2.Program Software Backup: On magnetic material, compact disc or flash-drive, complete with data files.
3.Device address list.
4.Printout of software application and graphic screens.
C.Provide floor plans that indicate final device location showing address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cables and conduits.
D.Supply MPS with a new points list and new floor maps at all FACP panels.
1.6QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.Provide complete engineering, technical and support services to properly complete the project as designed by system manufacturer and supplier. Provide the following by the manufacturer and supplier:
1.Certification of project and drawings.
2.Project management as required by Engineer and Owner.
3.Complete project testing and training to Engineers and Owners satisfaction.
4.Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) Certification.
5.Service personnel to be NICET Level II Certified.
6.Maintained inventory levels to provide service parts as required by the specification.
B.Provide fire alarm and detection systems conforming to the requirements of the latest edition of the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publications including all amendments to these publications:
1.13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
2.70 National Electrical Code.
3.71 Protective Signaling Systems.
4.72 National Fire Alarm Code.
5.101 Life Safety
C.Construct and install all fire alarm and fire detection equipment in accordance with the following publications:
1.Underwriter laboratories Inc. (UL):
a.38 Manually Activated Signaling Boxes for Use with Fire Protection Signaling Systems.
b.268 and 268A Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
c.346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.
d.464 Audible Signal Appliances.
e.864 control Units for fire Protective Signaling systems.
f.1481 Power supplies for fire Protective Signaling systems.
g.1971 Visual Signaling Appliances for the Heating Impaired.
2.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
3.International Fire Code (IFC).
4.International Building Code (IBC).
5.Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC).
6.Minnesota Amendments to the IBC, UMC, IFC.
D.Provide components that are listed and cross listed as a product of a single fire alarm system manufacturer by Underwriter’s Laboratory, Inc. (U.L.) and bear the “U.L.” label. Provide control equipment listed under U.L. category UOJZ as a single control unit.
E.Qualification of the Installer:
1.Before commencing work, submit data showing that the contractor/subcontractor has successfully installed fire alarm systems of the same type and design as specified. Include the names, locations, and the contact name and telephone number of at least six (6) such installations completed by the installer. Specify type and design for each system and furnish documentation that the system has performed satisfactorily for the preceding eighteen (18) months.
2.Provide evidence of completion of the required manufacturers’ training and experience by the contractor or have NICET Level II (or higher), Certified Fire Alarm or Special Hazard Associate Engineering Technician(s), as applicable, in their employ.
3.Installed system to be certified by Underwriter’s Laboratories for a period of five (5) years. The system must be covered by a maintenance contract, during this five (5) year term, by a U.L. certified service company. Installing contractor/subcontractor to furnish proof of qualification and listing to perform this service.
4.Experience of Installer: Accomplish installation by a Contractor with a minimum of five years experience in the installation of the specified fire alarm system. Any proposed installer who cannot show evidence of such qualifications will be rejected.
F.Manufacturer’s Representative
1.Provide the services of a representative or technician, licensed in the State of Minnesota, from the manufacturer of the systems, or a factory trained technician of the manufacturer of the system, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system provided. Supervise installation, software documentation, adjustment, preliminary testing, final testing and certification of the system. Provide the required instruction to the Owner’s personnel in the system operation, maintenance and programming.
1.7FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UNIT PRICES
A.See Specification Section 01 22 00 for requirements and include as part of the bid form.
1.8software Service agreement
A.Comply with UL 864.
B.Technical Support: Beginning with Substantial Completion, provide software support for two (2) years.
C.Upgrade Service: Update software to the latest version at Project Completion. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Substantial Completion. Upgrade software shall include operating system. Upgrade shall include new or revised licenses for use of the software.
1.Provide 30 days’ notice to Owner to allow scheduling and access to system and allow Owner to upgrade computer equipment if necessary.
PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS
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2.1manufacturers
A.Approved Manufacturers
1.Simplex-Grinnell 4100ES
2.Manufactured by EST (Edwards Systems Technology) EST-3and distributed by Ban-Koe Systems, Inc. to match MPS district standards.
2.2System Operational description
A.Fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and systems.
1.Manual Stations.
2.Area Heat Detectors.
3.Area Smoke Detectors.
4.Automatic sprinkler system water flow.
B.Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following action:
1.Continuously operate alarm-notification appliance
2.Identify alarm at the fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators.
3.Transmit point ID alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station.
4.Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths.
5.Release fire and smoke doors held open by magnetic door holders.
6.Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire-alarm mode.
7.Recall elevators to primary or alternate recall floors.
8.Record events in system memory.
C.Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the flowing devices and actions:
1.Duct smoke detectors.
2.Low-air-pressure switch of dry-pipe sprinkler system.
3.Sprinkler tamper switch.
D.System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the flowing devices and actions:
1.Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits.
2.Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm-initiating and supervisory signal-initiating devices.
3.Loss of primary power at fire-alarm control units.
4.Ground or a single break in fire-alarm control unit internal circuits.
5.Abnormal AC voltage at fire-alarm control units.
6.Break in standby battery circuit.
7.Failure of battery charging.
8.Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator.
9.Fire-pump power failure, including a dead-phase or phase-reversal condition.
10.Audio amplifier and tone generating equipment shall be electrically supervised for normal and abnormal conditions.
11.Notification appliance circuits shall be electrically supervised for open, and short circuit conditions. If a short circuit exists on a notification appliance circuit, it shall not be possible to activate that circuit.
12.Speaker circuits shall be arranged such that there is a minimum of one speaker circuit per each smoke zone.
E.System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions: Annunciate at fire-alarm control unit, remote annunciators and Digital alarm communicator transmitter.
F.Digital amplifiers shall be capable of storing up to 32 (thirty-two) minutes of digitally recorded audio messages and tones. The digital amplifiers shall also be capable of supervising the connection to the associated digital message generator, upon loss of that connection shall be capable of one of the following system responses:
1.The digital amplifier shall automatically broadcast the stored audio messages.
2.The digital amplifier shall switch to a mode where a local bus input on the digital amplifier will accept an input to initiate a broadcast of the stored message. This bus input shall be connected to a NAC on a local FACP for the purpose pf providing and alternate means of initiating an emergency message during a communication fault condition.
3.Speaker circuits shall be 25VRMS. Each speaker circuit shall have 20% spare capacity for future expansion.
4.The digital audio message generator shall be reliable, non-moving parts, and support the digital storage of up to 32 (thirty-two) minutes of tone and emergency message, shall support programming options to string audio segments together to create up to 1,000 messages, or loop messages and parts of messages to repeat for pre-determined cycles, or indefinitely.
5.Amplifiers shall provide power output equal to all installed speakers at their maximum wattage tap plus an additional 20% spare capacity for future expansion
2.3fire-alarm control unit
A.General Requirements for Fire-Alarm Control Unit:
1.Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL.
a.System software and programs shall be held in flash electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies.
b.Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the internal event recorder.
c.Provide communications between the FACP and remote circuit interface panels, annunciators, and displays
d.The FACP shall be listed for connection to a central-station signaling system service.
e.Provide non-volatile memory for system database, logic, and operating system and event history. The system shall require no manual input to initialize in the event of a complete power down condition. The FACP shall provide a minimum 500-event history log.
f.Capable of adding up to four additional remote alarm panels (Network FACP) without adding additional software modules or hardware.
1)Addressable Initiation Device Circuits: The FACP shall indicate which communication zones have been silenced and shall provide selective silencing of alarm notification appliance by building communication zone.
2)Addressable Control Circuits for Operation of Notification Appliances and Mechanical Equipment: The FACP shall be listed for releasing service.
2.Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment.
B.Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arrange for interface between human operator at fire-alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.
1.Annunciation and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 2-line(s) of 40 characters, minimum.
2.Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control ofsmoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters.
C.Circuits:
1.Initiating Device, Notification Appliance, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72.
a.Initiating Device Circuits: Style 6, Class A. 18AWG minimum cabling.
b.Notification Appliance Circuits: Style Y, Class B. 16AWG minimum cabling for speakers. 14AWG minimum cabling for strobes and magnetic door holders.
c.Signaling Line Circuits: Style 4, Class B. 18AWG minimum cabling. Install no more than 250 addressable devices on each signaling line circuit.
D.Elevator Recall:
1.Smoke detectors at the flowing locations shall initiate automatic elevator recall. Alarm-initiating devices, except those listed, shall not start elevator recall.
a.Smoke detectors in elevator lobbies.
b.Smoke detectors in elevator machine room.
2.Elevator lobby smoke detectors located on the designated recall floors shall be programmed to move the cars to the alternate recall floor.
3.Water-flow alarm connected to sprinkler in elevator machine room shall shut down elevator associated with the location without time delay.
a.Water-flow switch associated with the sprinkler in the elevator pit may have a delay to allow elevators to move to the designated floor.
E.Door Holders: Door hold-open devices that are controlled by smoke detectors at doors in smoke barrier walls shall be connected to the fire-alarm system.
F.Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote alarm station. Format: Contact ID.
G.Primary Power: 24VDC obtained from 120VAC service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory signals and digital alarm communicator transmitters shall be powered by 24VDC source.
1.Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power-supply module rating.
H.Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.
2.4Digital voice command center
A.The Digital Voice Command Center located with the FACP, shall contain all equipment required for all audio control, emergency telephone system control, signaling and supervisory functions. This shall include speaker zone indication and control, telephone circuit indication and control, digital voice units, microphone and main telephone handset.