SECTION 16721

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1	RELATED DOCUMENTS

A.	Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B.	Requirements of the following Division 16 Sections apply to this Section:

1.	"Basic Electrical Requirements"

2.	"Basic Electrical Materials and Methods"

C.	The complete installation is to conform to the applicable sections of NFPA 72 and the National Electrical Code with particular attention to Article 760.

D.	NFPA 90A

E.	NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code

F.	ADA

1.2	SUMMARY

A.	This Section includes fire alarm systems, including manual stations, detectors, notification appliances, signal equipment, controls, and devices.

B.	Work covered by this specification section includes the furnishing of labor, equipment, materials, and complete operational performance required for installation of the Fire Alarm System as shown on the drawings, as specified, and as directed by the Architect/Engineer.

C.	The work covered by this section of the specification is to be coordinated with the related work as specified elsewhere under the project specifications.

D.	The Fire Alarm System shall consist of all necessary hardware equipment and software programming to perform the following functions:

1.	Fire Alarm and Detection Operations

2.	Fire Suppression Appliances, Remote Monitoring of Sprinkler, and/or Off Premise Notification.

E.	Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1.	Division 15 Section "Fire Protection" for water-flow, pressure, or tamper switches connected to fire alarm system.

2.	Division 15 Section "Pneumatic Control Systems" for duct smoke detectors.

3.	Division 15 Section "Electric Control Systems" for duct smoke detectors.

1.3	DEFINITIONS

A.	Addressable Device: A fire alarm system component with discrete identification that can have its status individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions.

B.	Air Sampling-Type Detector: A detector that consists of a piping or tubing distribution network from the detector to the area(s) to be protected. An aspiration fan in the detector housing draws air from the protected area back to the detector through air sampling ports, piping, or tubing. At the detector, air is analyzed for fire products.

C.	Alarm : A warning of fire danger.

D.	Alarm Signal: Signifies a state of emergency requiring immediate action. Pertains to signals such as the operation of a manual station, smoke detector, heat detector, flame detector, or sprinkler water-flow switch.

E.	Alphanumeric Display: The visual representation of output data other than printed copy. Displays plain-language description of alarms, trouble signals, supervisory signals, monitoring actions, system and component status, and system commands.

F.	Analog Initiating Device (Sensor): An initiating device that transmits a signal indicating varying degrees of condition as contrasted with a conventional initiating device, which can only indicate an on/off condition.

G.	Annunciator: A unit containing two or more indicator lamps, alpha-numeric displays, or other equivalent means in which each indication provides status information about a circuit, condition, or location.

H.	Approved: Acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction".

I.	Authority Having Jurisdiction: The "authority having jurisdiction" is the organization, office or individual responsible for "approving" equipment, an installation or a procedure.

J.	Automatic Extinguishing System Operation Detector: A device that detects the operation of an extinguishing system by means appropriate to the system employed.

K.	Automatic Extinguishing System Supervision: Devices that respond to abnormal conditions that could affect the proper operation of an automatic sprinkler system or other fire extinguishing system, including but not limited to control valves; pressure levels; liquid agent levels and temperatures; pump power and running, engine temperature and over-speed; and room temperature.

L.	Automatic Fire Detectors: An automatic fire detector is a device designed to detect the presence of fire and initiate action. For the purpose of this definition, automatic fire detectors are classified as listed below.

1.	Fire-Gas Detector: A device that detects gases produced by a fire.

2.	Heat Detector/Sensor: A device that detects abnormally high temperature or rate-of-
rise.

3.	Smoke Detector/Sensor: A device that detects visible or invisible particles of combustion.

M.	Auxiliary Box: A fire alarm box that can be operated from one or more remote actuating devices.

N.	Auxiliary Fire Alarm System: A system connected to a municipal fire alarm system for transmitting an alarm of fire to the public fire service communication center.

O.	Certificate of Completion: A document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation (performance), service, and equipment with representation by the property owner, system installer, system supplier, service organization, and the authority having jurisdiction.

P.	Circuit Interface: A circuit component that interfaces initiating devices and/or control circuits, indicating appliances and/or circuits, system control outputs, and other signaling line circuits to a signaling line circuit.

Q.	Evacuation: The withdrawal of occupants from a building.

R.	Evacuation Signal: Distinctive signal intended to be recognized by the occupants as requiring evacuation of the building.

S.	Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): A system component that receives inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices and may supply power to detection devices.

T.	Fire Alarm/Evacuation Signal Tone Generator: A device that, upon command, produces a fire alarm/evacuation tone.

U.	Fire Alarm Signal: A signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device whose activation is indicative of the presence of a fire or fire signature.

V.	Fire Alarm System: A system or portion of a combination system consisting of components and circuits arranged to monitor and annunciate the status of fire alarm or supervisory signal initiating devices and to initiate appropriate response to those signals.

W.	Initiating Device: A system component that originates transmission of a change of state condition, such as a smoke detector, manual fire alarm box, supervisory switch, etc.

X.	Labeled: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or other identifying mark of an organization acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction" and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Y.	Listed: Equipment or materials included in a list published by an organization acceptable to the "authority having jurisdiction" and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials and whose listing states either that the equipment or material meets appropriate standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in a specified manner.

Z.	Local Fire Alarm System: A local system sounding an alarm at the protected premises as the result of the manual operation of a fire alarm box or the operation of protection equipment or systems, such as water flowing in a sprinkler system, the discharge of carbon dioxide, the detection of smoke, or the detection of heat.

AA.	Manual Fire Alarm Box: A manually operated device used to initiate an alarm signal.

BB.	Notification Appliance: A fire alarm system component such as a bell, horn, strobe, printer, etc., that provides an audible or visible output, or both.

CC.	Record Drawings: Drawings that document the location of all devices, appliances, wiring sequences, wiring methods, and connections of the components of the fire alarm system as installed.

DD.	Shall: Indicates a mandatory requirement.

EE.	Should: Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required.

FF.	Style D/Z Wiring (Class A): Circuits arranged and electrically supervised so a single break or single ground fault condition will be indicated by a trouble signal at the fire alarm control panel (FACP) and the circuit will continue to be capable of operation for its intended service in the faulted condition no matter where the break or ground fault condition occurs.

GG.	Trouble Signal: A signal initiated by the fire alarm system, indicative of a fault in a monitored circuit or component.

HH.	Zone: A defined area within the protected premises. A zone may define an area from which a signal can be received, an area from which a signal can be sent, or an area in which a form of control can be executed.

1.4	SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A.	General: Complete, addressable microprocessor-based fire detection and alarm system with manual and automatic alarm initiation, addressable analog initiating devices, and automatic alert for certain analog smoke sensor zones as indicated.

B.	The fire alarm system shall allow for loading and editing special instructions and operating sequences as required. The system shall be capable of on-site programming to accommodate system expansion and facilitate changes in operation. All software programmed operations shall be stored in a non-volatile memory within the fire alarm control unit. Loss of primary and secondary power shall not erase the instructions stored in memory.

C.	Resident software shall allow for configuration of notification appliance and control circuits so that additional hardware shall not be necessary to accommodate changes. For example, changing a non-coded notification appliance circuit to a coded circuit.

D.	The system shall have the capability of recalling alarms and trouble conditions in chronological order for the purpose of recreating an event history.

E.	Signal Transmission: A combination of hard-wired, using separate individual circuits for each zone of alarm initiation and alarm device operation as required, and multiplexing signal transmission for addressable alarm initiation and alarm device operation, dedicated to fire alarm service only.

F.	Audible Alarm Notification: Temporal code horns, etc. for alarm zones indicated.

G.	System connections for alarm-initiation and alarm-notification circuits shall be: Class A/Style D for initiating device circuits (IDCs) and Class A/ Style Z wiring for notification appliance circuits.

1.	Signal Initiation: The manual or automatic operation of an alarm-initiating or supervisory-operating device shall cause the FACP to transmit an appropriate signal including:

a.	General alarm.

b.	Fire-suppression alarm.

c.	Manual station alarm.

d.	Smoke detector alarm.

e.	Heat detector alarm.

f.	Fan shutdown.

2.	Loss of primary power at the FACP shall sound a trouble signal at the FACP and shall indicate at the FACP when the system is operating on an alternate power supply.

3.	Annunciation: Manual and automatic operation of alarm and supervisory initiating devices shall be annunciated both on the FACP and on the annunciator, indicating the location and type of device.

4.	FACP Alphanumeric Display: Shall display plain-language description of alarms, trouble signals, supervisory signals, monitoring actions, system and component status, and system commands.

5.	General Alarm: A system general alarm shall include:

a.	Indicating the general alarm condition at the FACP and the annunciator.

b.	Identifying the device that is the source of the alarm at the FACP and the annunciator.

c.	Displaying the alarm on an 80 character LCD display. The system alarm LED shall flash on the control unit and the graphic annunciator until the alarm has been acknowledged. Once acknowledged, this same LED shall latch on. A subsequent alarm received from another zone shall flash the system alarm LED on the control unit and graphic annunciator. The display shall show the new alarm information.

d.	A pulsing alarm tone shall occur within the control unit and the annunciator until the event has been acknowledged.

e.	Operating audible and visible alarm notification signals throughout the building.

f.	Sounding a continuous fire alarm signal until silenced by the alarm silence switch at the control unit or at the graphic annunciator.

g.	All visible alarm notification appliances shall flash continuously until the Alarm Silence Switch is operated.

h.	Any subsequent zone alarm shall reactivate the alarm notification appliances.

i.	Activating the air handling systems per life safety code, NFPA 90A and NFPA 101.

j.	Activating a supervised signal to notify the local fire department.

6.	Water-flow alarm switch operation:

a.	Initiates a general alarm.

7.	Smoke detection initiates a general alarm.

8.	Sprinkler valve tamper switch operation shall cause or initiate the following:

a.	The activation of any standpipe or sprinkler valve supervisory (tamper) switch shall activate the system supervisory service audible signal and illuminate the LED at the control unit and the graphic annunciator.

b.	Differentiation between valve tamper activation and opens and/or grounds on the initiation circuit wiring shall be provided. The differentiation shall be clearly identified in plain-language on the FACP Alphanumeric display.

c.	Pressing the Supervisory Service Acknowledge Key shall silence the supervisory audible signal while maintaining the Supervisory Service LED "on" indicating the off-normal condition.

d.	A record of the event in the FACP historical log.

e.	Transmission of supervisory signal to remote central station.

f.	Restoring the valve to the normal position shall cause the Supervisory Service LED to extinguish, indicating restoration to normal.

H.	The system shall support 100% of addressable devices in alarm or operated at the same time, under both primary (AC) and secondary (battery) power conditions. Systems which cannot support 100% of their points in alarm simultaneously cannot assure appropriate system response and are not acceptable.

I.	Alarm Silencing

1.	If the "Alarm Silence" button is pressed, all audible alarm signals shall cease operation.

2.	Signals shall not be silenced during the 60 second alarm silence inhibit mode.

J.	System Reset

1.	The "System Reset" button shall be used to return the system to its normal state after an alarm condition has been remedied. Display messages shall provide operator assurance of the sequential steps ("IN PROGRESS", "RESET COMPLETED") as they occur, should all alarm conditions be cleared.

2.	Should an alarm condition continue, the system will remain in an alarmed state. System control relays shall not reset. The control unit alarm LED shall remain on. The alarmed points will not require acknowledgment if they were previously acknowledged.

3.	Upon reset of the fire alarm control unit, air handling units shall sequentially start up to minimize power demand.

K.	The ability to activate a manual evacuation shall be provided for the purpose of performing evacuation drills.

L.	The ability to perform a manual bypass of selected automatic functions shall be provided.

M.	The actuation of the "enable one person test" program at the control unit shall activate the "One Person Testing" mode of the system which shall cause the following to occur:

1.	The city circuit connection shall be bypassed.

2.	Control relay functions shall be bypassed.

3.	The control unit shall show a trouble condition.

4.	The alarm activation of any initiation device shall cause the audible notification appliances to code a number of pulses to match the zone or device number.

5.	The unit shall automatically reset itself after signaling is complete.

6.	Any momentary opening of an initiating or notification appliance circuit wiring shall cause the audible signals to sound for 4 seconds indicating the trouble condition.

N.	Auxiliary manual controls shall be supervised so that an "off normal" position of any switch shall cause an "off normal" system trouble. The "off normal" status shall be clearly identified in plain-language on the FACP alphanumeric display.

O.	Each independently supervised circuit shall include a discrete readout to indicate disarrangement conditions per circuit.

P.	The System Modules shall be electrically supervised for module placement. Should a module become disconnected the system trouble indicator shall illuminate and the audible trouble signal shall sound.

Q.	The system shall have provisions for disabling and enabling all circuits individually for maintenance or testing purposes.

R.	Power Requirements

1.	The control unit shall receive 120 VAC power via a dedicated fused disconnect circuit.

2.	The system shall be provided with sufficient battery capacity to operate the entire system upon loss of normal 120 VAC power in a normal supervisory mode for a period of 24 hours with 5 minutes of alarm operation at the end of this period. The system shall automatically transfer to battery standby upon power failure. All battery charging and recharging operations shall be automatic.

3.	All circuits requiring system operating power shall be 24 VDC and shall be individually fused or equivalently protected at the control unit.

4.	The incoming power to the system shall be supervised so that any power failure must be audibly and visibly indicated at the control unit and the graphic annunciator. A green "power on" LED shall be displayed continuously while incoming power is present.

5.	The system batteries shall be supervised so that a low battery condition or disconnection of the battery shall be audibly and visibly indicated at the control unit and the graphic annunciator.

6.	If a "LOW BATTERY" condition is left unattended a second stage "DEPLETED BATTERY" trouble condition shall be audibly and visibly reported at the control unit indicating the batteries are below the listed system operating voltage. Systems that completely shut down and fail to indicate a "DEPLETED BATTERY" condition shall be unacceptable.

S.	Surge Suppression:

1.	Provide surge suppression device in the fire alarm control panel to protect/prevent equipment damage and system errors which are a common result of transient surge energies.

2.	Surge device shall be properly grounded to the electrical service grounding system.

3.	Surge suppression devices shall be provided for all exterior fire alarm devices, i.e., backflow preventer tamper switches, flors, etc.

4.	Device shall be as manufactured by Cylix Series TSP or approved equivalent.

T.	Minimum equipment submissions must include:

1.	Complete description data indicating UL listing for all network components.

2.	Complete sequence of operation of all functions of the network.

3.	A list of every address of every device connected.

4.	Complete diagrams for all components and interfaces to equipment supplied by others.

5.	A listing of the manufacturer's representatives responsible for installation coordination and service.

6.	Location of all controls, alarm actuating devices and notification appliance devices as shown on drawings.

1.5	SUBMITTALS

A.	General: Submit the following according to Conditions of Contract and Division 1 Specification Sections.

B.	Product data for system components. Include dimensioned plans and elevations showing minimum clearances and installed features and devices. Include list of materials and NRTL- listing data.

C.	Wiring diagrams from manufacturer differentiating between factory- and field-installed wiring. Include diagrams for equipment and for system with all terminals and interconnections identified. Indicate components for both field and factory wiring.

D.	System operation description covering this specific Project including method of operation and supervision of each type of circuit and sequence of operations for all manually and automatically initiated system inputs and outputs. Manufacturer's standard descriptions for generic systems are not acceptable.

E.	Operating instructions for mounting at the FACP.

F.	Operation and maintenance data for inclusion in Operating and Maintenance Manual specified in Division 1. Include data for each type product, including all features and operating sequences, both automatic and manual. Include recommendations for spare parts to be stocked at the site. Provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of service organizations that carry stock of repair parts for the system to be furnished.

G.	Product certification signed by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system components certifying that their products comply with indicated requirements.

H.	Submission to Authority Having Jurisdiction: In addition to routine submission of the above material, make an identical submission to the authority having jurisdiction. Include copies of annotated Contract Drawings as required to depict component locations to facilitate review. Upon receipt of comments from the Authority, submit them for review. Make resubmissions if required to make clarifications or revisions to obtain approval.

I.	Record of field tests of system.

1.6	QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Installer Qualifications: A factory-authorized Installer is to perform the Work of this Section.

B.	Compliance With Local Requirements: Comply with the applicable building code, local ordinances, and regulations, and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

C.	Comply with NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code."

D.	NFPA Compliance: Provide fire alarm and detection systems conforming to the requirements of the following publications:

1.	NFPA 72, "National Fire Alarm Code"

1.7	EXTRA MATERIALS

A.	Glass Rods for Manual Stations: Furnish quantity equal to 15 percent of the number of manual stations installed; minimum of 6 rods.

B.	Lamps for Remote Indicating Lamp Panels: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of the number of units installed, but not less than one.

C.	Lamps for Strobe Units: Furnish quantity equal to 10 percent of the number of units installed, but not less than one.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1	MANUFACTURERS

A.	Manufacturers: The equipment and service described in this specification are those supplied and supported by Simplex Time Recorder Company and represent the base bid for the equipment.

B.	Subject to compliance with requirements, provide alternate products by one of the following:

1.	Simplex Time Recorder Co.

2.	Honeywell, Inc.

3.	Johnson Controls

C.	Being listed as an acceptable Manufacturer in no way relieves the Contractors obligation to provide all equipment and features in accordance with these specifications.

D.	If equipment of another manufacturer is submitted for approval, the contractor shall state how much is to be deducted from the base bid for the substitution, and also shall state what, if any, specific points of system operation differ from the specified points of the system operation. This differentiation report must reference every paragraph of this specification.

E.	The Manufacturer shall be a nationally recognized company specializing in smoke detection and fire alarm systems. This organization shall employ factory trained and NICET certified technicians, and shall maintain a service organization within 100 miles of this project location. The Manufacturer and service organization shall have a minimum of 10 years experience in the fire protective signaling systems industry.

2.2	MANUAL PULL STATIONS

A.	Description: Single-action type, fabricated of high impact red polycarbonate or metal, and finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions of contrasting color. The manual station shall be fitted with screw terminals for field wire attachment. Station will mechanically latch upon operation and remain so until manually reset by opening with a key common with the FACP. Stations requiring the breaking of a glass panel are not acceptable. Stations requiring the breaking of a concealed rod may be provided.

B.	Station Reset: The front of the station is to be hinged to a backplate assembly and must be opened with a key to reset the station. The key shall be common with the FACP. Stations which use Allen wrenches or special tools to reset will not be accepted.

1.	Addressable pull stations will contain a communication transmitter and receiver having a unique identification and capability for status reporting to the FACP. There shall be no limit to the number of stations, sensors, or zone adapter modules, which may be activated or "in alarm" simultaneously.

2.	The addressable manual station shall be Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. listed.

2.3	SMOKE SENSORS AND BASES

A.	General: Comply with UL 268, "Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems." Include the following features:

1.	Factory Nameplate: Serial number and type identification.

2.	Operating Voltage: 24 VDC, nominal.

3.	Self-Restoring: Sensors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation.

4.	Modular Arrangement: Sensor and associated encapsulated electronic components are mounted in a module that connects to a fixed base with a twist-locking plug connection. The plug connection requires no springs for secure mounting and contact maintenance. Terminals in the fixed base accept building wiring. Sensor construction shall have a mounting base with a twist-lock detecting head that is lockable. The locking feature must be field removable when not required. Removal of the sensor head shall cause a trouble signal at the FACP. Sensor design shall provide compatibility with other fire alarm detection loop devices (heat sensors, pull stations, etc.).

5.	Quick Connect Arrangement: Photoelectric Sensor and electronics in a single piece construction with a pluggable pressure fit terminal block connection. The single piece unit shall twist-lock onto a supplied mounting bracket which attaches to a standard electrical box. Removal of the quick connect terminal block shall interrupt the supervisory circuit of the fire alarm detection loop and cause a trouble signal at the FACP. Sensitivity range from 2.5% to 3.7% smoke obscuration programmable for standard application requirements.

6.	Each sensor shall contain an LED that will flash each time it is scanned by the FACP. When the FACP determines that a sensor is in an alarm or a trouble condition, the FACP shall command the LED on that sensor's base to activate steadily indicating the abnormal condition. Sensors without this visible indication shall not be acceptable. Sensor LEDs that are on due to a trouble condition shall be deactivated when an alarm is active in the system.

7.	Each sensor shall contain a magnetically actuated test switch to provide for easy alarm testing at the sensor location.

8.	Each sensor shall be scanned by the FACP for its type identification to prevent inadvertent substitution of another sensor type. The FACP shall provide default alarm operation with the installed device but shall initiate a "Wrong Device" trouble condition until the proper type is installed or the programmed sensor type is changed. Smoke sensors shall be capable of being replaced with Heat sensors to provide protection during construction and renovation without reprogramming.

9.	The sensor's electronics shall be immune from false alarms caused by EMI and RFI.

10.	Visual Indicator: Connected to indicate sensor has operated.

11.	Addressability: Sensors include a communication transmitter and receiver in the mounting base having a unique identification and capability for status reporting to the FACP.

B.	Modular Photoelectric Smoke Sensors: Include the following features and characteristics:

1.	An infrared sensor light with matching photosensitive receiver actuated by the presence of visible products of combustion.

2.	The photo sensor sensitivity range shall be programmable from 0.2% to 3.7% smoke obscuration for applications from clean rooms to mechanical equipment rooms.

C.	Modular Bases: Each modular base shall accept either a photoelectric, ionization, or heat sensor. Means shall be provided for address setting and for connection of communications wiring.

D.	Duct Smoke Sensor: Photoelectric type, with sampling tube of design and dimensions as recommended by the manufacturer for the specific duct size and installation conditions where applied. Duct Sensor includes relay as required for fan shutdown.

1.	The addressable duct smoke sensors shall operate on the light scattering, photodiode principle, and shall automatically communicate actual smoke chamber values to the system FACP. The sensors shall not have a self contained smoke sensitivity setting. The sensor's electronics shall be shielded to protect against nuisance alarms from EMI and RFI.

2.	The Duct Housing shall provide an auxiliary alarm relay with a single "Form C" contact rated at 1 A @ 28 VDC resistive. This auxiliary relay operates when the sensor reaches its alarm threshold, or when the FACP via software control, manually or automatically operates the relay in response to inputs from other devices.

3.	For maintenance purposes, it shall be possible to clean the duct housing sampling tubes by accessing them through the duct housing front cover.

4.	Each duct sensor shall have a Remote Test Station with an alarm LED and test switch.

5.	The duct sensor sensitivity range shall be programmable from 0.5% to 3.7% smoke obscuration.

2.4	ALARM NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A.	General: Equip alarm notification appliances for mounting as indicated. Provide terminal blocks for system connections.

B.	Fire Alarm Horns: Electric vibrating polarized type, operating on 24 VDC, with provision for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille. Electronic polarized type operating with a piezoelectric element driven with a multiple harmonic signal. Horns produce a sound pressure level of 85 dB, measured 10 feet from the source.

C.	Visual Notification Appliances: 110 and 75 candela xenon flash output, 24 VDC operation, wall mounted, compatible with ADA requirements with the word "FIRE" clearly visible.

1.	Combination notification appliances consist of factory combined, audible and visual notification units in a single mounting assembly.

2.5	FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

A.	General: Comply with UL 864, "Control Units for Fire-Protective Signaling Systems".

B.	Cabinet: Lockable steel enclosure. Arrange unit so all operations required for testing or for normal care and maintenance of the system are performed from the front of the enclosure. If more than a single unit is required to form a complete FACP, provide exactly matching modular unit enclosures. Accommodate all components and allow ample gutter space for interconnection of units as well as field wiring. Identify each enclosure by an engraved, red laminated, phenolic resin nameplate. Lettering on the enclosure nameplate shall not be less than 1 inch high.

C.	Systems: All modules shall be installed on a single piece chassis to facilitate easy installation and removal. All circuit connections shall be up front and easily accessible.

D.	Control Modules: Types and capacities required to perform all functions of the fire alarm systems plus 20% for future expansion. Local, visible, and audible signals notify of alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions.

E.	Zones: Provide for all alarm and supervisory zones indicated.

F.	Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged to provide the basic interface between human operator at FACP and addressable system components, including annunciation, supervision, and control. A display with a minimum of 80 characters displays alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and indicates control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke sensor sensitivity and other parameters. Arrange keypad for use in entering and executing control commands.

1.	Instructions: Printed or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a polycarbonate plastic or glass cover in a painted steel or aluminum frame. Install the frame in a location observable from the FACP. Include interpretation and appropriate response for displays and signals, and briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.

G.	The following FACP hardware shall be provided:

1.	One base panel with beige cabinet and door, 120 VAC input power.

2.	250 Addressable point capacity

3.	Addressable Annunciator Circuit

4.	Four Notification Appliance Circuits Class A

5.	Two Auxiliary Control Relays

6.	Sufficient power to operate the control panel and 8 Amps of Notification Appliances

7.	Battery volt meter and ammeter

8.	Two Municipal City Circuit(s)

9.	Two RS-232C Ports

H.	The following primary controls shall be visible through a front access Unit:

1.	Individual red fire alarm LED

2.	Individual yellow supervisory service LED

3.	Eighty character liquid crystal display

4.	Individual yellow trouble LED

5.	Green "power on" LED

6.	Yellow signals silenced LED

7.	Fire alarm acknowledge key

8.	Supervisory service acknowledge key

9.	Trouble acknowledge key

10.	Alarm silence key

11.	System reset key

12.	Three Status indicators for Waterflow, Sprinkler Supervisory, Ground Fault

I.	The FACP shall provide the following bypass controls:

1.	Manual Evacuation

2.	City Circuit Bypass

3.	Control Point Bypass

4.	Lamp Test

5.	Earth Fault Latch

6.	Display Time & Date

7.	Two spares for future use

J.	The FACP shall provide the following operational features:

1.	Setting of time and date

2.	Front Panel and PC Programming capability

3.	Automatic device level general alarm programming with default label generation

4.	Alarm, trouble, and abnormal condition listing

5.	Enabling and disabling of each monitor point separately with abort warning when circuits are enabled

6.	Activation and deactivation of each control point separately

7.	Changing operator access levels

8.	One Person test enable

9.	Running diagnostic functions including "Device Level" Ground Fault Search

10.	Displaying software revision level

11.	Displaying historical logs

12.	Displaying card status

13.	Point listing

14.	Software Verification (simulate mode)

15.	Ground Fault Latch capability

16.	English language reports with analog sensor current value, peak value, alarm sensitivity, and almost dirty data

K.	For additional maintenance purposes the following lists shall be available from the point lists menu:

1.	IDC point list

2.	Analog sensor point list

3.	NAC point list

4.	Auxiliary relay point list

5.	Utility input point list

6.	Utility output point list

7.	Digital pseudo point list

8.	Analog pseudo point list

9.	System status list

L.	Scrolling through menu options or lists shall be accomplished in a self-directing manner in which prompting messages shall direct the user. These controls shall be located behind an access door.

M.	Primary Keys, LEDs and LCD Display:

1.	The FACP shall have an 80 character liquid crystal display which shall be backlit for enhanced readability. So as to conserve battery standby power, it shall not be lit during an AC power failure unless an alarm condition occurs or there is keypad activity.

N.	Under normal conditions the front Unit shall display a "System is Normal" message and the current time and date.

O.	Should an abnormal condition be detected the appropriate LED (Alarm, Supervisory or Trouble) shall flash. The Unit audible signal shall pulse for alarm conditions and sound steady for trouble and supervisory conditions.

P.	The LCD shall display the following information relative to the abnormal condition of a point in the system:

1.	40 character custom location label

2.	Type of device (e.g., smoke, pull station, waterflow)

3.	Point status (e.g., alarm, supervisory trouble)

Q.	Acknowledge functions may be passcode protected if the user has insufficient privilege to acknowledge such conditions. A message shall indicate insufficient privilege but allow the user to view the points without acknowledging them. Should the user have sufficient privilege to acknowledge, a message will be displayed informing the user that the condition has been acknowledged.

R.	After all points have been acknowledged, the LEDs shall glow steady and the tone alert will be silenced. The total number of alarms, supervisory and trouble conditions shall be displayed along with a prompt to review each list chronologically. The end of the list shall be indicated by an end of list message "END of LIST".

S.	Alarm Silencing:

1.	Should the "Alarm Silence" button be pressed, all alarm signals shall cease operation and a signals silenced LED will illuminate.

2.	Signals shall not be silenced during alarm silence inhibit mode.

T.	System Reset:

1.	The SYSTEM RESET button shall be used to return the system to its normal state after an alarm condition has been remedied. The LCD display shall step the user through the reset process with simple English Language messages. Messages, "SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS", will first be displayed followed by the message, "SYSTEM RESET COMPLETED", and finally, "SYSTEM IS NORMAL", should all alarm conditions be cleared.

2.	Should an alarm condition continue to exist the message, "SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS", will be followed by the message, "SYSTEM RESET ABORTED", and the system will remain in an abnormal state. System control relays shall not reset. The tone alert and the Alarm LED will be on. The display will indicate the total number of alarms and troubles present in the system along with a prompt to use the ACK keys to review the points. These points will not require acknowledgment if they were previously acknowledged.

3.	Should the Alarm Silence/Reset Inhibit function be active, an Alarm Silence or System Reset key press will be ignored. The message, "ALARM SILENCE/SYSTEM RESET INHIBITED", will be displayed for a short time to indicate the action was not taken. As feedback to the operator, the message "ALARM SILENCE/SYSTEM RESET ALLOWED" will be displayed when the inhibit function times out.

U.	Viewing Point Status

1.	The FACP shall provide access to status data for the following points:

a.	IDC points

b.	Analog sensor points

c.	NAC points

d.	Auxiliary relay points

e.	Utility input points

f.	Utility output points

g.	Digital pseudo points

h.	Analog pseudo points

i.	System status points

2.	The following status data shall be available:

a.	Primary state of point

b.	Zone, Point ID and card type information

c.	Class "A" status

d.	Current priority of outputs

e.	Disable/Enable status

f.	Verification tallies of initiating devices

g.	Automatic/Manual control status of output points

h.	Acknowledge status

i.	Relay status

V.	The system shall be capable of logging and storing events in separate alarm, supervisory, and trouble history logs. Each recorded event shall include the time and date of that event's occurrence. In addition, all events shall be capable of being displayed in a single combined log.

1.	The following Historical Alarm log events shall be stored:

a.	Alarms

b.	Alarm acknowledgment

c.	Alarm silence

d.	System reset

e.	Alarm log cleared

2.	The following Historical Supervisory log events shall be stored:

a.	Supervisory conditions

b.	Supervisory acknowledgment

c.	Supervisory log cleared

3.	The following Historical Trouble log events shall be stored:

a.	Trouble conditions

b.	Log-in for levels greater than level 1

c.	One Person test results (selectable)

d.	Diagnostic information (selectable)

e.	Analog sensor peak values (selectable)

f.	Trouble log cleared

W.	Silent One Person Testing with History Logging

1.	The system shall be capable of being tested by one person. While in testing mode the alarm activation of an initiating device circuit shall be silently logged as an alarm condition in the historical data file. The unit shall automatically reset itself after logging of the alarm.

2.	The momentary disconnection of an initiating or notification appliance circuit shall be silently logged as a trouble condition in the historical data file. The Unit shall automatically reset itself after logging of the trouble condition.

3.	Should the one person test feature be on for an inappropriate amount of time it shall revert to the normal mode automatically. After testing is considered completed, testing data may be retrieved from the system in chronological order to ensure device/circuit activation.

X.	System Active Status Reminder. Should an active alarm, supervisory, or trouble condition be present within the system and the audible tone alert signal silenced, the tone alert signal shall resound at preprogrammed time intervals to act as a reminder that the fire alarm system is not 100% operational. Both the time interval and the reminder signal shall be programmable to suit the owner's application.

Y.	Access Levels

1.	There shall be four (4) access levels with level 4 being the highest level. Level 1 actions shall not require a passcode. Passcodes shall consist of up to four (4) digits. Changes to passcodes shall only be made by authorized personnel.

2.	In order to maintain security when entering a passcode, the digits entered will not be displayed but a cursor will move along filling the position with an asterisk (*) to indicate that the digit has been accepted. All key presses will be acknowledged by a local audible sound that can be selected to be disabled when performing extensive service level operations.

3.	When a correct passcode is entered, the message "Login Accepted" shall be displayed. The new access level shall be in effect until the operator manually logs out or the keypad has been inactive for ten 10 minutes.

4.	Should an invalid code be input, the operator shall be notified with the message, "Login is Invalid.

Z.	Access to a level will only allow the operator to perform all actions within that level plus all actions of lower levels, not higher levels.

AA.	The following keys/controls shall have access levels associated with them:

1.	Set time/date

2.	Acknowledge/Silence/Reset

3.	Manual point control

4.	Clear historical logs

5.	Change/clear alarm verification tally

6.	One person testing

7.	Report generation

8.	Software verification testing (simulate mode)

9.	Diagnostics

10.	Programming

BB.	FACP shall be capable of operating a remote maintenance terminal and/or printers; output shall be ASCII from an EIA RS-232C connection with an adjustable baud rate.

1.	Each RS-232C port shall be capable of supporting and supervising a remote Printer or a remote maintenance terminal. Each port shall be field configurable for supervised operation (to be used when the remote maintenance terminal or printer is permanently installed as part of the system) or for unsupervised operation (for use with portable remote devices that are temporarily connected for testing reports or diagnostic analysis).

CC.	Fire Alarm Control System Network

1.	Each FACP shall operate as a proprietary local system with data communication to a Central Command Center.

2.	The Central Command Center shall monitor all alarms and troubles of each FACP.

2.6	REMOTE LCD ANNUNCIATOR

A.	Provide one Remote LCD Annunciator with the same "look and feel" as the control panel operator interface. The remote LCD Annunciator shall use the same Primary Acknowledge, Silence, and Reset Keys, Status LEDs and LCD Display as the FACP.

B.	Under normal conditions the LCD shall display a "System is Normal" message and the current time and date.

C.	Should an abnormal condition be detected the appropriate LED (Alarm, Supervisory or Trouble) shall flash. The Unit audible signal shall pulse for alarm conditions and sound steady for trouble and supervisory conditions.

D.	The LCD shall display the following information relative to the abnormal condition of a point in the system:

1.	40 character custom location label

2.	Type of device (e.g., smoke, pull station, waterflow)

3.	Point status (e.g., alarm, trouble)

E.	Operator keys shall be key switch enabled to prevent unauthorized use. The key shall only be removable in the disabled position. Acknowledge, Silence and Reset operation shall be the same as on the FACP.

2.7	WIRE

A.	Line Voltage and Low Voltage Circuits: Solid copper conductors with 600 V rated insulation.

2.8	TAGS

A.	Tags For Identifying Tested Components: Comply with NFPA 72.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1	INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A.	Install system according to NFPA Standards referenced in Parts 1 and 2 of this Section.

B.	Fire Alarm Power Supply Disconnect: Shall be painted red and labeled "FIRE ALARM. " Provide with a lockable handle or cover.

3.2	EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A.	Furnish and install a complete Fire Alarm System as described herein and as shown on the plans; to be wired, connected, and left in first class operating condition. Include sufficient control unit(s), annunciator(s), manual stations, automatic fire detectors, smoke detectors, audible and visible notification appliances, wiring, terminations, electrical boxes, and all other necessary material for a complete operating system.

B.	Manual Pull Stations: Mount semi-flush in recessed back boxes with operating handles 48 inches above finished floor or as indicated.

C.	Water-Flow Detectors and Valve Supervisory Switches: Connect for each sprinkler valve station required to be supervised.

D.	Smoke Detectors: Install ceiling-mounted detectors not less than 4 inches from a sidewall to the near edge. Install detectors located on the wall at least 4 inches but not more than 12 inches below the ceiling. For exposed solid joist construction, mount detectors on the bottoms of the joists. On smooth ceilings, install detectors not over 30 feet apart in any direction. Install detectors no closer than 5 feet from air registers.

E.	Audible Notification Appliances: Install not less than 80 inches above the finished floor nor less than 6 inches below the ceiling. Install bells and horns on flush-mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille or as indicated. Combine audible and visual notification appliances at the same location into a single unit.

F.	Visual Notification Appliances: Install adjacent to each alarm horn and not less than 80 inches above the finished floor and at least 6 inches below the ceiling.

G.	Device Location-Indicating Lights: Locate in the public space immediately adjacent to the device they monitor.

H.	Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP): Surface mount with tops of cabinets not more than 6 feet above the finished floor.

3.3	WIRING INSTALLATION

A.	Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 16 Section "Raceways". Conceal raceway except in unfinished spaces and as indicated.

B.	Wiring Within Enclosures: Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to the sides and back of the enclosure. Bundle, lace, and train the conductors to terminal points with no excess. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to the wiring diagrams of the system. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors.

C.	Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull or outlet boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where any circuit tap is made.

D.	System Wiring: Wire and cable shall be a type listed for its intended use by an approval agency acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate articles from the current approved edition of the National Electric Code (NEC)(NFPA 70). It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain from the Fire Alarm System Manufacturer written instruction regarding the appropriate wire/cable to be used for this installation. No deviation from the written instruction shall be made by the Contractor without the prior written approval of the Fire Alarm System Manufacturer.

E.	Color Coding: Color-code fire alarm conductors differently from the normal building power wiring. Use one color code for alarm initiating device circuits wiring and a different color code for supervisory circuits. Color-code notification appliance circuits differently from alarm- initiating circuits. Paint fire alarm system junction boxes and covers red.

F.	Fan Shutdown: Air handling equipment shall be connected to relays in its' respective duct smoke detector.

G.	Wiring to Central Station Transmitter: 1-inch conduit between the FACP and the central station transmitter connection as indicated. Install number of conductors and electrical supervision for connecting wiring as required to suit central-station monitoring function. Final connections to terminals in central station transmitter are made under another contract.

3.4	GROUNDING

A.	Ground equipment and conductor and cable shields as specified by the equipment manufacturer. For audio circuits, minimize to the greatest extent possible ground loops, common mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments. Provide 5-ohm ground at main equipment location. Measure, record, and report ground resistance.

3.5	FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.	Manufacturer's Field Services: Provide services of a factory-authorized service representative to supervise the field assembly and connection of components and the pretesting, testing, and adjustment of the system.

B.	Pretesting: Upon completing installation of the system, align, adjust, and balance the system and perform complete pretesting. Determine, through pretesting, the conformance of the system to the requirements of the Drawings and Specifications. Correct deficiencies observed in pretesting. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items with new and retest until satisfactory performance and conditions are achieved. Prepare forms for systematic recording of acceptance test results.

C.	Report of Pretesting: After pretesting is complete, provide a letter certifying the installation is complete and fully operable, including the names and titles of the witnesses to the preliminary tests.

D.	Final Test Notice: Provide a 10-day minimum notice in writing when the system is ready for final acceptance testing.

E.	Minimum System Tests: Test the system according to the procedures outlined in NFPA 72. Minimum required tests are as follows:

1.	Verify the absence of unwanted voltages between circuit conductors and ground.

2.	Megger test all conductors other than those intentionally and permanently grounded with electronic components disconnected. Test for resistance to ground. Report readings less than 1 megohm for evaluation.

3.	Test all conductors for short circuits utilizing an insulation-testing device.

4.	With each circuit pair, short circuit at the far end of the circuit and measure the circuit resistance with an ohmmeter. Record the circuit resistance of each circuit on the record drawings.

5.	Verify the control unit is in the normal condition as detailed in the manufacturer's operating and maintenance manual.

6.	Test initiating, notification, and signaling circuits for proper signal transmission under open circuit conditions. One connection each should be opened at not less than 10 percent of the initiating and notification devices. Observe proper signal transmission according to class of wiring used.

7.	Test each initiating device and notification appliance for alarm operation and proper response at the control unit. Test smoke detectors with actual products of combustion.

8.	Measure and record the actual current draw of each Notification Appliance Circuit.

9.	Test the system for all specified functions according to the manufacturer's operating and maintenance manual. Systematically initiate specified functional performance items at each station including making all possible alarm and monitoring initiations and using all communications options. For each item, observe related performance at all devices required to be affected by the item under all system sequences. Observe indicating lights, displays, signal tones, and annunciator indications.

10.	Test both primary power and secondary power. Verify, by test, the secondary power system is capable of operating the system for the period and in the manner specified.

F.	Retesting: Correct deficiencies indicated by tests and completely retest work affected by such deficiencies. Verify by the system test that the total system meets the Specifications and complies with applicable standards.

G.	Report of Tests and Inspections: Provide a written record of inspections, tests, and detailed test results in the form of a test log. Submit log upon the satisfactory completion of tests.

H.	Tag all equipment, stations, and other components at which tests have been satisfactorily completed.

I.	Final Test, Certificate of Completion, and Certificate of Occupancy:

1.	Test the system as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy. Demonstrate that the system meets the Specifications and complies with applicable standards. This final test shall be witnessed by a representative of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and a factory-authorized service representative.

3.6	CLEANING AND ADJUSTING

A.	Cleaning: Remove paint splatters and other spots, dirt, and debris. Touch up scratches and mars of finish to match original finish. Clean unit internally using methods and materials recommended by manufacturer.

B.	Occupancy Adjustments: When requested within one year of date of Substantial Completion, provide on-site assistance in adjusting sound levels and adjusting controls and sensitivities to suit actual occupied conditions. Provide up to three visits to the site for this purpose.

3.7	TRAINING

A.	Provide the services of a factory authorized service representative to demonstrate the system and train Owner's maintenance personnel as specified below.

1.	Train Owner's maintenance personnel in the procedures and schedules involved in operating, troubleshooting, servicing, and preventive maintaining of the system. Provide a minimum of 8 hours of training.

2.	Schedule training with the Owner at least seven days in advance.

END OF SECTION