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DESCRIPTION
.1 This section of the specification includes the furnishing, installation, connection and testing of the
microprocessor controlled, intelligent reporting fire alarm equipment required to form a complete,
operative, coordinated system. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices,
alarm notification appliances, Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP), auxiliary control devices,
annunciators, and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified herein. System shall be single
stage and shall utilize horn/strobes for notification.
.2 The fire alarm system shall be manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified company.
.3 The FACP and peripheral devices shall be manufactured 100% by a single manufacturer (or
division thereof).
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SCOPE
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A new intelligent reporting, microprocessor controlled fire detection system shall be installed
in accordance to the project specifications and drawings.
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Basic Performance
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Alarm, trouble and supervisory signals from all intelligent reporting devices shall be
encoded on Style C Signaling Line Circuits (SLC).
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A single open circuit or a single ground fault, or a single open and a single ground
fault on a Signaling Line Circuit shall not cause system malfunction, loss of operating
power or the ability to report on alarm.
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A wire to wire short, or a wire to wire short and ground on a Signaling Line Circuit
shall not cause system malfunction, loss of operating power or the ability to report on
alarm beyond the isolated fault section of the link.
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Conventional Initiation Device Circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class B (ie: attic zones)
as part of an addressable monitor device connected to the Style C SLC Circuit.
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Conventional Notification Appliance Circuits shall be wired Style 4 (Class B).
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‘Addressable’ Notification Appliance Circuits shall be encoded to Style 4 (Class B)
Notification Signaling Line Circuits (SLC). T-tapping of notification appliances shall be
allowed when utilizing addressable Notification Appliance SLCs.
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Alarm signals arriving at the main FACP shall not be lost following a primary power
failure (or outage) until the alarm signal is processed and recorded.
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The fire alarm control unit response time to the operation of any interconnected
initiating device shall not exceed 5 seconds. Response time includes the activation of
the appropriate Annunciation, Audible Signal Devices, Visible Signal Devices,
Interconnection to Signal Transmitting unit, and Ancillary Circuits.
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Basic System Functional Operation
When a fire alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system initiating devices,
the following functions shall immediately occur:
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The system alarm LED on the FACP shall flash.
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A local Peizo electric signal in the control panel shall sound.
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A backlit 80-character LCD display on the FACP shall indicate all information
associated with the fire alarm condition, including the type of alarm point and its
location within the protected premises.
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Operate signal and control circuits in the respective building and transmit proper
individual signals to the central station.
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All system output programs assigned via control-by-event interlock programming to
be activated by the particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associated
system outputs (alarm notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.
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SUBMITTAL
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General
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Shop drawings as per Section 16050.
Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance
with drawings and specifications.
Include manufacturer’s name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements,
equipment layout, device arrangement, complete wiring point-to-point diagrams, and
conduit layouts.
Show annunciator layout, configurations and terminations.
Manuals
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Submittals as per Section 16050.
Pertinent information herein is intended to establish minimum standards of
performance, function and quality. Equivalent compatible ULC-listed equipment from
Notifier, Simplex, and Siemens are equal only if the minimum standards are met.
Shop Drawings
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Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete operating and maintenance
manuals listing the manufacturer’s name(s), including technical data sheets.
Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each device and the
interconnections between the items of equipment.
Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the
information required to properly operate the equipment and system.
Software Modifications
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Provide the services of a factory trained and authorized technician to perform all
system software modifications, upgrades or changes. Response time of the
technician to the site shall not exceed 4 hours.
Provide all hardware, software, programming tools and documentation necessary to
modify the fire alarm system on site. Modification includes addition and deletion of
devices, circuits, zones and changes to system operation and custom label changes
for devices or zones. The system structure and software shall place no limit on the
type of extend of software modifications on-site. Modification of software shall not
require power-down of the system or loss of system fire protection while
modifications are being made.
Control panel software modifications must provide ‘real time’ Trouble indication for
active field devices which are programmed but not connected (ie: No Answer
Trouble), and devices which are installed but not programmed (ie: Extra Device
Trouble).
WARRANTY
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All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free
from defects and shall remain so for a period of at least two (2) year from the date of
acceptance. The full cost of maintenance, labour and materials required to correct any defect
during this two year shall be included in the submittal bid.
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POST CONTRACT EXPANSIONS
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The manufacturer shall have the ability to provide parts and labour to expand the system
specified, if so requested, for a period of seven (7) years from the date of acceptance. Failure
of the manufacturer to have the ability to provide expansion parts and labour, or backwards
compatible expansion parts and labour, shall require the manufacturer to provide any and all
applicable system ‘replacement parts and labour’ to enable the expansion of the system, at
no additional charge.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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The specifications and standards listed below form a part of this specification. The system
shall fully comply with the latest issue of these standards, if applicable.
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Latest editions of the Local and National Building Codes.
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All requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction
APPROVALS
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The system shall have proper listing and/or approval from the following nationally recognized
agencies:
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ULC - Underwriters Laboratories Canada
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FM - Factory Mutual
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
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EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL, GENERAL
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All equipment and components shall be new, and the manufacturer’s current model. The
materials, appliances, equipment and devices shall be tested and listed by a nationally
recognized approvals agency for use as part of a protective signaling system, meeting the
National Fire Alarm Code.
All equipment and components shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturer’s
recommendations. Consult the manufacturer’s installation manuals for all wiring diagrams,
schematics, physical equipment sizes, etc., before beginning system installation.
All equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling/floor assemblies and shall be held firmly
in place (e.g. sensors shall not be supported solely by suspended ceilings). Fasteners and
support shall be adequate to support the required load.
CONDUIT AND WIRE
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Conduit
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Conduit shall be in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), local and
national requirements.
All wiring shall be installed in conduit or raceway. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40
percent of interior cross sectional area where three or more cables are contained
within a single conduit.
Conduit shall not enter the fire alarm control panel or any other remotely mounted
control panel equipment or back boxes, except where conduit entry is specified by
the FACP manufacturer.
Conduit shall be ¾ inch (21mm) minimum.
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Wire
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Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes and Cabinets
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All fire alarm system wiring shall be new.
Wiring shall be in accordance with local and national codes and as recommended by
the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. Number and size of conductors shall be
as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 18 AWG
(1.02 mm) for Initiating Device Circuits and Signaling Line Circuits, and 12 AWG
(1.63 mm) for conventional Notification Appliance Circuits.
All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for
use with a protective signaling system.
Wiring used for the multiplex communication circuit (SLC) shall be twisted and
shielded and support a minimum wiring distance of 10,000 feet. In certain
applications, the system shall support up to 3 SLCs with up to 1,000 feet of
untwisted, unshielded wire. The design of the system shall permit use of IDC and
NAC wiring in the same conduit with the SLC communication circuit.
The design of the system shall permit use of IDC, NAC, annunciator communications,
and (other) SLC wiring in the same conduit with the SLC communication circuit.
Wiring used for the notification appliance Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) shall be
shielded and twisted pair
All field wiring shall be electrically supervised for open circuit and ground fault
(auxiliary relay control wiring is not included in this requirement).
The fire alarm control panel shall be ‘capable’ of T-tapping Class B Signaling Line
Circuits (SLCs). Systems that do not allow or have restrictions in, for example, the
amount of T-taps, length of T-taps etc., are not acceptable.
All boxes and cabinets shall be ULC listed for their use and purpose.
The fire alarm control panel shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit,
maximum 15 amperes. This circuit shall be labeled at the main power distribution panel as
Fire Alarm. Fire alarm control panel primary power wiring shall be 12 AWG. The control
panel cabinet shall be grounded securely to either a cold water pipe or grounding rod.
MAIN FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
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The FACP shall have a minimum 32Bit Master Controller Central Processing Unit (CPU). The
operators display shall be a colour-coded interface and shall include raised buttons for high
confidence feedback. The CPU shall include a dual configuration program utilizing compact
flash memory for on-site system programming. The CPU shall communicate with and control
the following types of equipment used to make up the system: intelligent addressable smoke
and thermal (heat) sensors, addressable monitor modules, addressable control modules,
intelligent addressable notification appliances, remote printer, annunciators, and other system
controlled devices.
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Minimum Operator Control
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Acknowledge Switch
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Alarm Silence Switch
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The lamp test switch shall activate all system LEDs and light each segment
of the liquid crystal display.
Programmable Buttons
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Activation of the system reset switch shall cause all electronically-latched
initiating devices, appliances or software zones, as well as all associated
output devices and circuits, to return to their normal condition.
Lamp Test
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Activation of the alarm silence switch shall cause all programmed alarm
notification appliances and relays to return to the normal condition after an
alarm condition. The selection of notification circuits and relays that are
silence able by this switch shall be fully field programmable within the
confines of all applicable standards. The FACP software shall include silence
inhibit and auto-silence timers.
System Reset Switch
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Activation of the control panel acknowledge switch in response to new
alarms and/or troubles shall silence all the local panel peizo electric signal
and change the alarm and trouble LEDs from flashing mode to steady-ON
mode. If multiple alarm or trouble conditions exist, depression of this switch
shall advance the 80-character LCD display to the next alarm or trouble
condition.
Depression of the acknowledge switch shall also silence all remote
annunciator peizo sounders.
Minimum of 5 programmable buttons shall be provided. The buttons will be
pre-programmed for:
1) City Disconnect
2) Signal Bypass
3) Relay/Control Bypass
4) Almost Dirty - (function to provide indication of smoke sensors requiring
cleaning)
5) Piezo Inhibit - (function to inhibit local and remote annunciator trouble
sounders)
Minimum System Capacity and Operation
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The control panel shall provide, or be capable of expansion to a minimum of 2000
points.
The control panel shall include three Form C relays used for Alarm, Trouble, and
Supervisory (rated at a minimum of 2.0 amps resistive @ 32 VDC).
The control panel must include a 24VDC auxillary power output capable of 2A
continuous duty.
The control panel shall include a minimum of three programmable Notification
Appliance Circuits (NAC’s) with electronic control and overcurrent protection. Each
NAC must be programmable for either Class B or Class A operation, and must be
programmable for synchronized strobe or horn/strobe operation over 2 wires. NAC
circuits which require external synchronization modules to provide audible or visible
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synchronization are not acceptable.
All NAC circuits must be programmable as 24VDC auxillary power outputs and be
rated minimum 2A continuous duty.
The short circuit of an NAC circuit shall not affect any other module circuits in any
way during the short circuit condition.
The control panel shall include a minimum of one additional programmable relay
rated at 2A @ 32VDC. The relay output must also be programmable as a 24VDC
auxillary power output rated 2A continuous duty.
The fire alarm control panel shall include a full featured operator interface control and
annunciation panel that shall include a backlit Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), individual
color coded system status LEDs with raised control buttons for high confidence
feedback (membrane style push buttons will not be accepted).
All programming or editing of the existing program in the system shall be achieved
without special equipment and without interrupting the alarm monitoring functions of
the fire alarm control panel. The system shall be fully programmable, configurable,
and expandable in the field without the need for special tools, PROM programmers or
Factory based programming. It shall not require replacement of memory Ics to
facilitate programming changes.
The control panel shall include dual configuration programming. Dual configuration
provides one active and one reserve program for un-interrupted fire alarm protection
during on-site program downloads. Systems which do not continue to provide
detection during the software download process will require the installing electrical
contractor to implement a Fire Watch (written notice must be given to the University
prior to each Fire Watch).
The system shall allow the programming of any input to activate any output or group
of outputs. Programming shall be performed by qualified Factory trained personnel
with the use of a Laptop computer utilizing Factory supplied field programming
software. Systems that have limited programming (such as general alarm), or have
complicated programming (such as diode matrix, or basic machine language type
code), are not considered suitable substitutes.
The FACP shall provide the following features:
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Drift compensation to extend sensor accuracy over life. Drift compensation
shall also include a smoothing feature, allowing transient noise signals to be
filtered out.
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Maintenance alert, with three levels (Almost Dirty, Dirty, and Extremely Dirty),
to warn of excessive smoke sensor dirt or dust accumulation.
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Nuisance trouble filtering, panel must recognize and log recurring intermittent
troubles, but only send a single outbound system trouble to avoid nuisance
communications.
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Seven programmable sensitivity levels, selected by the control panel. The
alarm level range shall be 0.2 to 3.7 percent per foot for photoelectric
sensors, and three programmable sensitivity levels 0.5 to 1.3 percent per foot
for ionization sensors. The system shall also include pre-alarm indication,
selected by the control panel, to indicate to maintenance personnel of
impending alarms.
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The ability to display or print system reports.
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Alarm verification, with counters and a trouble indication to alert maintenance
personnel when a sensor enters verification (programmable counter for
trouble indication).
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Sensor alarm set points to provide timed automatic sensitivity selection (time
of day and Day of the week selectable).
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Addressable heat sensors shall be capable of being programmed as rate of
rise and fixed temperature, or fixed temperature 135F or 155F. The sensors
must also be capable of providing low temperature indication and real time
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The FACP shall code notification circuits in Temporal Code as per NBC.
The FACP shall automatically identify all software and hardware mismatches after a
program change.
Any trouble on the FACP shall trip the trouble relay inside the panel.
The FACP shall be capable of grouping multiple troubles for uninstalled modules and
devices into a single trouble condition during construction phases, to more clearly
allow operators to identify events from the commissioned and occupied areas.
Display
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temperature status display in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celcius.
Module level ground fault searching to automatically locate and isolate
modules with grounded wiring.
The display shall provide all the controls and indicators used by the system operator
and may also be used to program select system operational parameters.
The display shall include status information and custom alphanumeric labels for all
intelligent sensors, addressable modules, internal panel circuits, and software zones.
The display shall include a 2 line by 40 character backlit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD). It shall also provide 6 Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the
status of the following system parameters: ‘AC Power’, ‘Fire Alarm’, ‘Priority 2 Alarm’,
‘Supervisory’, ‘Trouble’, and ‘Alarm Silenced’. An additional 5 LEDs and 5 buttons for
programmable functions with slide in customized label descriptions (see Main Fire
Alarm Panel for more info).
The display shall also include minimum 2 additional LEDs programmable as Red or
Yellow, and additional 1 LED programmable as Green or Yellow with slide in
customizable label descriptions (ie: Ground Fault).
The display keypad shall be an easy to use LCD navigation control buttons and
numeric push button keypad for point category and point selection. It shall also
include additional function keys for ‘Event Time’, ‘More Info’, ‘Enable’, ‘Disable’, ‘On
Arm’, ‘Off Disarm’, ‘Auto’, and ‘Lamp Test’. Two different password levels shall be
provided to prevent unauthorized system control or programming.
The display shall include the following operator control switches: ‘Fire Alarm Ack’,
Priority 2 Ack’, Supv Ack’, ‘Trouble Ack’, ‘Alarm Silence’, and ‘System Reset’
Signaling Line Circuits (SLC)
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The system shall include 1 - 250 point SLC minimum, The 250 capacity must
support any mix of intelligent sensors (ionization, photoelectric or thermal)
intelligent modules (monitor or control). Each SLC shall be capable of Class
A or B wiring. The FACP shall be capable of expansion of up to 32 SLC
circuits.
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CPU shall receive analog information from all intelligent sensors to be
processed to determine whether normal alarm, pre-alarm, or trouble
conditions exist for each sensor. The software shall automatically maintain
the sensor’s desired sensitivity level by adjusting for the effects of
environmental factors, including the accumulation of dust in each sensor.
The analog information shall also be used for automatic sensor testing and
for the automatic determination of sensor maintenance requirements.
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The software shall allow manual or automatic sensitivity adjustment.
Interfaces
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The system shall include a remote user interface communications port for up to 31
devices. Ports are to support Style 4 or Style 7 communication wiring. Devices are to
include, transponders, addressable power supplies, and remote annunciators. The
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system shall support up to four remote user interface ports.
The FACP shall include an Ethernet port for connection to University of Manitoba
systems. One function is to allow One Person Service through Smartphone.
The system supplier shall provide the installing electrical contractor with a test meter
capable of communicating with all addressable devices to enable pre-testing of
device loops prior to the FACP panel being on-site, and final verification. Systems
without this installation tool must provide a fully programmed FACP with the initial
delivery of the system devices to enable the electrical contractor to pre-test device
loops prior to verification.
The main power supply for the fire alarm control panel shall provide 9.0 amps of
available power for the control panel and peripheral devices.
The main power supply shall operate on 120 VAC, 60 Hz, and shall provide all
necessary power for the FACP.
The main power supply shall provide a battery charger using dual-rate charging
techniques for fast battery recharge and be capable of charging batteries up to 110
AH.
The main power supply shall include status information to the master controller
including analog values for; battery voltage, charger voltage and current, actual
system voltage and current, and individual NAC currents.
Specific System Operations
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Smoke Sensor Sensitivity Adjust: A means shall be provided for adjusting the
sensitivity of any or all addressable intelligent sensors in the system from the system
keypad. Sensitivity range shall be within the allowed ULC window and have a
minimum of 7 levels.
Alarm Verification: Each of the intelligent addressable smoke sensors in the system
may be independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified sensor. The
alarm verification delay shall be programable from 5 to 30 seconds and each sensor
shall be able to be selected for verification. The FACP shall keep a count of the
number of times that each sensor has entered the verification cycle. These counters
may be displayed and reset by the proper operator commands.
Point Disable: Any addressable device or conventional circuit in the system may be
enabled or disabled through the system keypad.
System History Recording and Reporting: The fire alarm control panel shall contain a
history buffer that will be capable of storing up to 1300 events (Alarm and Trouble
events). Separate logs shall be provided for Alarm and Trouble. Each of these
activations will be stored and time and date stamped with the actual time of the
activation. The contents of the history buffer may be manually reviewed, one event at
a time, or printed in its entirety. The history buffer shall use non-volatile memory.
Systems that use volatile memory for history storage are not acceptable substitutes.
Automatic Sensor Maintenance Alert: The fire alarm control panel shall automatically
interrogate each intelligent sensor and shall analyze the sensors response over a
period of time. If any intelligent sensor in the system responds with a reading that is
above or below normal limits, then the system will enter the trouble mode, and the
particular sensor will be annunciated on the system display, and printed on the
optional printer. This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of alarm conditions in
the system, nor shall it require any special hardware, special tools or computer
expertise to perform.
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Pre-alarm Function: The system shall provide levels of pre-alarm warning to give
advance notice of a possible fire situation. Both pre-alarm levels shall be fully field
adjustable. The first level shall give an audible indication at the panel. The second
level shall give an audible indication and may also activate control relays. The system
shall also have the ability to activate local sensor sounder bases at the pre-alarm
level, to assist in avoiding nuisance alarms.
The fire alarm control panel shall include a Walk Test feature. It shall include the
ability to test initiating device circuits and notification appliance circuits from the field
without returning to the panel to reset the system. Operation shall be as follows:
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Alarming an initiating device shall activate programmed outputs, which are
selected to participate in Walk Test for 3 seconds.
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Introducing a trouble into the initiating device shall activate the programmed
outputs for 8 seconds.
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Walk test shall be selectable on a per device/circuit basis. All devices and
circuits which are not selected for Walk Test shall continue to provide fire
protection and if an alarm is detected, will exit Walk Test and activate all
programmed alarm functions.
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All devices tested in Walk Test shall be recorded in the history buffer.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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Notification Appliances (Conventional, if applicable)
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Shall be ULC listed
Shall be 2 – wire Horn/Strobes operating on 24 VDC nominal, and must be capable
of operating between 16 to 33VDC.
Shall accept #12AWG conductors.
Shall be capable of independent Horn and Strobe control over 2 wire NAC circuit
(use of external synchronization modules is not acceptable)
Shall provide minimum 94db at 10’ (wall mount), and 98db (ceiling mount) audibility.
Shall provide multiple taps for Strobe candela ratings of 15, 30, 75, and 110,
with 1 Hz synchronized flash across all NAC circuits, (consult fire alarm supplier for
voltage drop / wire distance).
Shall be available for wall, ceiling, flush or surface mounting, as shown on plans.
NAC circuit loading must allow for 25% spare signal circuit expansion.
Addressable Notification Appliances (Standard applicable requirement)
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Shall be ULC listed
Shall be 2 – wire Horn/Strobes operating on addressable Notification Appliance
Circuits, or if conventional Horn/Strobe appliances are utilized provide a separate
Addressable Signal Device Module per appliance.
Shall accept #12AWG conductors.
Shall be capable of independent Horn and Strobe operation utilizing intelligent
addressable appliance technology.
Shall provide high and low audible settings. Minimum 90db (high), and 83db (low)
audibility.
Shall provide multiple taps for Strobe candela ratings of 15, 30, 75, and 110,
with 1 Hz synchronized flash across all NAC circuits, (consult fire alarm supplier for
voltage drop / wire distance calculation tool).
Provide ‘FACP’ tap setting to allow candela rating of 15, 30, 75, and 110 to be
set by system programmer or if Addressable Signal Device Modules are used
the contractor is to set the candela rating tap (to the setting indicated on the plans).
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Shall be available for wall, ceiling, flush or surface mounting, as shown on plans.
NAC circuit loading must allow for 25% spare signal circuit expansion.
Shall provide Isolators as required to create physical zone separations (ie: floor
levels).
Shall enable software grouping of addressable notification appliances to enable
‘virtual’ zoned operation.
Remote 8 Event Display Type Annunciator
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Shall be ULC listed
The alphanumeric display annunciator shall be a supervised, back-lit QVGA display
containing a minimum of 854 characters for alarm annunciation, in clear English text.
The remote annunciator shall have a key locked hinged door, with viewing window.
Shall support a System Normal screen with gray scale bitmap (watermark) for
location name, company logo, or site plan.
The remote annunciator shall display the 1 st alarm event and be capable of
displaying up to 8 events. More than 8 alarm events shall not displace the 1 st alarm
event. Pressing the ‘Alarm ACK’ button shall sequentially scroll through the alarm
events.
The remote annunciator shall display all alarm and trouble conditions in the system.
The remote annunciator shall provide all FACP operator display functions (see
2.3.13), plus provide 2 additional programmable LEDs with associated control push
buttons and custom labeling space.
The remote annunciator shall be used to Disable/Enable fire alarm points remotely.
The remote annunciator shall accept a software command to inhibit the local piezo
sounder when the ‘Piezo Inhibit’ button is activated. A trouble condition shall be
initiated indicating that the system is in service. This must be a Factory ULC
approved method of inhibiting the sounder, field modifications to disconnect the piezo
by use of relays in not acceptable.
An audible indication of alarm or trouble shall be integral to the alphanumeric display.
It shall be possible to connect up to 10 remote annunciator 8 event displays and be
capable of wiring distances up to 6,000 feet from the control panel.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ADDRESSABLE DEVICES
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Addressable Initiating Devices – General
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Addressable devices shall use Rotary switches, DIP switches, or electronic
addressing methods. Electronic addressing methods are only acceptable if a
programming unit is included c/w end-user programming capability and training for
maintenance purposes (ie: replace an existing defective device with a new device).
Sensors shall be intelligent (analog) and addressable, and shall connect with two
wires to the fire alarm control panel signaling line circuits.
Addressable smoke and thermal sensors shall provide a red alarm and power/polling
LED. The LED shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the sensor is
operational and in regular communication with the control panel, and the LED shall
be placed into steady illumination by the control panel, indicating that an alarm
condition has been detected. The LED must also be placed into steady illumination
when a Dirty Trouble from the sensor is initiated. If a Dirty Trouble is present when an
alarm is initiated the LED shall return to the normal flash state (unless it is the sensor
which initiates the alarm). It shall be possible to activate the sensor bases LED from
the control panel to help identify the sensor location. An output connection shall also
be provided in the base to connect an external remote alarm LED.
The fire alarm control panel shall permit sensor sensitivity adjustment through field
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Addressable Manual Pull Station
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Shall be ULC listed
Addressable pull stations shall be single stage.
Shall utilize a key lock for reset.
Operated stations shall have a positive, visual indication of operation.
Intelligent Acclimating Sensor
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programming of the system. Sensitivity shall be automatically adjusted by the panel
on a time-of-day basis.
Using software in the FACP, sensors shall automatically compensate for dust
accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their
performance.
The sensors shall be ceiling-mount and shall include a separate twist-lock base with
tamper proof feature.
The sensors shall provide a test means whereby they will simulate an alarm condition
and report that condition to the control panel. Such a test may be initiated at the
sensor itself (by activating a magnetic switch) or initiated remotely on command from
the control panel.
Sensors shall provide address-setting means using decimal switches or DIP switches
and shall also store an internal identifying code that the control panel shall use to
identify the type of device. LEDs shall be provided that shall flash under normal
conditions, indicating that the device is operational and is in regular communication
with the control panel.
A magnetic test switch shall be provided to test sensors and modules. Sensors shall
report an indication that a magnet was used to test the device.
Shall be ULC listed.
The intelligent multi criteria acclimate sensor shall be an addressable device that is
designed to monitor a minimum of photoelectric and thermal technologies in a single
sensing device. The design shall include the ability to adapt to its environment by
utilizing an algorithm to determine its environment and adjust for environmental dust
and dirt (enabling the sensor to maintain the desired sensitivity level without
encroaching on an alarm condition). The sensor design shall allow a wide sensitivity
window, no less than 0.2 to 3.7% per foot obscuration. This sensor shall utilize
advanced electronics that react to slow smouldering fires and thermal properties all
within a single sensing device.
The intelligent multi criteria detection device shall include the ability to combine the
signal of the thermal sensor with the signal of the photoelectric signal is an effort to
react hastily in the event of a fire situation. It shall also include the inherent ability to
distinguish between a fire condition and a false alarm condition by examining the
characteristics of the thermal and smoke sensing chambers and comparing them to a
database of actual fire and deceptive phenomena.
The sensor shall be capable of utilizing smoke, thermal, or a combination of thermal
and smoke to determine alarm and/or supervisory activation.
Shall utilize standard sensor bases, sounder bases, CO bases, or CO sounder
bases.
Intelligent Thermal Sensor
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Shall be ULC listed.
Addressable monitor module shall be provided to connect one IDC zone of
conventional alarm initiating devices (any N.O. dry contact device) to an SLC.
The monitor module shall mount in a single gang device box.
The IDC zone shall be suitable for Style B operation. An LED shall be provided that
shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the monitor module is operational
and in regular communication with the control panel.
Addressable Relay Module
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Shall be ULC listed.
The duct smoke sensor housing shall accommodate an intelligent photoelectric
sensor.
The duct smoke sensor shall have environmental compensation and minimum of 7
sensitivity settings.
Addressable (Dry Contact) Monitor Module
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Thermal sensors shall be intelligent addressable devices fixed temperature rated at
135 degrees Fahrenheit (57.2° C) to 155 degrees (68° C)
(and have a rate of rise element rated at 15° F (8.3° C) per minute.
Shall be programmable as a utility device to monitor for temperature extremes in the
range from 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 50° C).
It shall connect via two wires to the fire alarm control panel signaling line circuit
(SLC).
Shall utilize standard sensor bases, sounder bases, CO bases, or CO sounder
bases.
Shall be ULC listed.
Addressable Relay Modules shall be available for HVAC control and other building
functions. The relay shall be Form C SPDT and rated for a minimum of 2A @
24VDC resistive, or 1A @ 24VDC inductive, or 0.5A @ 120VAC resistive. The relay
coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce wiring connection requirements, and to
insure that 100% of all auxiliary relay or NACs may be energized at the same time on
the same pair of wires.
Isolator Module
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Shall be ULC listed.
Isolator modules shall be provided to automatically isolate wire to wire short circuits
on an SLC Class A or Class B branch. The isolator module shall limit the number of
modules or sensors that may be rendered inoperative by a short circuit fault on the
SLC loop segment or branch. Isolator modules shall be provided for each floor or
protected zone of the building as per NBC, MBC, and CAN/ULC-S524-06
requirements.
If a wire to wire short occurs, the isolator module shall automatically open circuit
(disconnect) the SLC. When the short circuit condition is corrected, the isolator
module shall automatically reconnect the isolated section.
Isolator modules shall not protect (disconnect) the SLC from a short circuits on either
side of the isolator (in or out).
The isolator module shall require an address setting and its operations shall be totally
automatic. It shall not be necessary to replace or reset an isolator module after its
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normal operation.
Isolator modules shall be sequentially activated when the control panels ‘Ground
Fault’ search feature is activated. A ground fault search on an SLC loop shall locate
the ground to within a wire segment (between two isolators).
The isolator module shall mount in a standard 4-inch (101.6 mm) deep electrical box
or in a surface mounted back box. It shall provide a single LED that shall flash to
indicate that the isolator is operational and shall illuminate steadily to indicate that a
short circuit condition has been detected and isolated.
BATTERIES
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The battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than
twenty-four hours plus 30 minutes of alarm upon a normal AC power failure.
The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids are required. Fluid level
checks for refilling, spills and leakage shall not be required.
PART 3 - INSTALLATION
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Installation shall be in accordance with local and national codes, as shown on the drawings,
and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer.
All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished
areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke sensors shall not be installed prior to
the system programming and test period. If construction is ongoing during this period,
measures shall be taken to protect smoke sensors from contamination and physical damage.
All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels and remote annunciators shall be
flush mounted when located in finished area and may be surface mounted when located in
unfinished areas.
Manual pull stations shall be suitable for surface mounting or semi flush mounting as shown
on the plans.
TEST
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The service of a competent, factory-trained CFAA technician authorized by the manufacturer
of the fire alarm equipment shall be provided to technically supervise and participate during
all of the adjustments and tests for the system.
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Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for
short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation.
Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates. Record findings.
Open and short Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) and verify that the trouble signal actuates.
Record findings.
Open and short Notification Appliance Circuits (NACs) and verify that trouble signal actuates.
Record findings.
Ground all circuits and verify response of ground fault trouble signals. Record findings.
Check presence and audibility of horn and visibility of strobe at all alarm notification devices.
Record findings.
Record audibility readings as per CAN/ULC-S537-04 requirements, readings are to include
measured ambient noise levels and measured alarm levels. Alarm levels below 65db and
measured levels which are not 10db above ambient levels shall be noted as deficient. Alarm
levels cannot exceed 110db as per NBC.
Check installation, supervision, and operation of all intelligent smoke sensors. Record
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findings.
Each of the alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions that the system is required to detect
should be introduced on the system. Verify the proper receipt and the proper processing of
the signal at the FACP and the correct activation of the control points. Record findings.
VERIFICATION
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The complete system shall be tested and verified in accordance with the latest edition of
CAN/ULC-S537-04, the Standard for Verification of Fire Alarm Systems.
The manufacture shall conduct all testing and provide necessary technical personal.
The Electrical Contractor shall provide necessary manpower to facilitate the verification and
supply access to all devices.
The manufacture with the assistance of the electrical contractor shall conduct an overall
examination of the system installation for the following:
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That the system is installed as per plans and specifications and is acceptable to
authorities having jurisdiction.
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That the system is installed as per manufacture’s recommendations.
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That the wiring and connections to all equipment shows that the installer has
observed ULC and NBC requirements.
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That the devices and operative and function as a complete system.
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A Certificate of Verification confirming that the inspection has been completed,
showing the conditions upon which such inspection and certification have been
rendered, is to be supply to the consultant for review.
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After completion of the Verification the complete system shall be tested and
demonstrated in the presence of the Consultant, Owner’s representative, and the
Authorities having jurisdiction. Tests shall demonstration that the fire alarm system
operates in an acceptable manner and to code.
INSTRUCTION
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Instructions shall be provided as required for operating the system. Hands-on
demonstrations of the operation of all system components and the entire system including
program changes and functions shall be provided.
The Contractor and/or the systems manufacturer's representatives shall provide a typewritten
"Sequence of Operation."
END OF SECTION 16723
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