Monitoring Only Central Station Fire Alarm
Listing Evaluation
Listing Evaluation
A UL Listing project includes:
1. Evaluating the central station facility for compliance with UL 827, Central-Station Alarm
Services
2. Analyzing the ability of central station staff to receive, process, and record signals
received from selected systems in accordance with NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm
and Signaling Code.
Standards
UL Standards are available from COMM 2000, at www.comm-2000.com or 888-853-3503.
NFPA 72 may be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.
Evaluation Details
In general, our Listing evaluation will consist of evaluating the monitoring facility for compliance
with UL 827 and the ability of the central station staff to process signals in accordance with
UL827 & NFPA 72.
Central Station Facility – Please complete a Fire Alarm Central Station Facility pre-evaluation
data sheet and return it with the Listing Project quote acceptance.
On the day of the central station facility evaluation, please have a technician available who has
knowledge of the receivers, automation systems, your network, and all standby power systems.
--------------------------------------If you have any questions, please contact UL Customer Service at 1-877-854-3577, ext 40227
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CENTRAL STATION FIRE ALARM
(PROTECTIVE SIGNALING) SERVICE
MONITORING STATION PRE-EVALUATION DATA SHEETS
Completed forms must be returned to UL prior to the Evaluation
Service Center Number: _____________
Central Station Co. Name: __________________________________________________
Service Center Address:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Name of Contact: ______________________________ Phone Number: _____________
e-Mail Address:
________________________________________________________
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RUNNER INFORMATION
Number of Runners per Shift:
Qty. in Station #1
1
2
3
4
_______
_______
_______
_______
Location of Runner (Circle applicable and describe below)
Central Station
Runner Station
Vehicle
Other
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNICATION MEANS
Communication Between the Serving Central Station and the Runner(s):
(Note: The communication means must be two-way)
Type
Test Schedule
(1) ________________________________
___________________________
(2) ________________________________
___________________________
(3) ________________________________
___________________________
Location of Test log: ______________________________________________________
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**** CENTRAL STATION BUILDING DESCRIPTION ****
(Based on Fire Resistance Ratings UL 827, Tables 4.1)
Occupancy
Single ______
Multiple _______
Sprinkler System
Yes
______
No
_______
Automatic Fire Alarm System
Yes
______
No
_______
Exterior Bearing Wall Construction ________________________________________________
Interior Bearing Wall Construction ________________________________________________
Support Beams Construction ______________________________________________________
Support Columns Construction ____________________________________________________
Truss or Joist Construction _______________________________________________________
Floor/ceiling construction (If multiple story, list each floor/ceiling assembly.)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If known, please provide the following information:
Design, or fire resistance ratings of any combustible structural members, which comprise the
building (Design Ratings based on current UL Fire Resistance Directory Vols. 1 & 2, or an
Architect’s documentation)
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Roof construction _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Roof covering __________________________________________________________________
Class ‘A’ covering? _____________________________________________________________
NOTE:
All interior doors and frames installed within walls that require a fire resistance rating;
shall be UL fire rated for a minimum of 45 minutes.
**** CENTRAL STATION OPERATING ROOM ****
Location/Floor
If central station is housed in a multiple occupancy building, please describe construction of any
combustible walls, floors, and ceilings enclosing the central station operating room.
Physical Security of the Station:
Do walls enclosing Operating Room extend to the roofline or fixed assemblies?
Yes ______
No ______
Construction of Entry Door(s): __________________________________________________
Is an Automatic Door Closer Installed?
Yes ______
No _____
Is a manual means of identification installed?
Yes ______
No _____
Can the door be readily left in an unlocked position?
Yes ______
No _____
If an electric strike is used, is standby power provided?
Yes ______
No _____
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Are there windows in the Operating Room?
Yes ______
No _____
Describe the protection of any windows that are accessible from outside of the alarm service
company’s offices:
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
**** POWER/GENERATOR ROOM (S) CONSTRUCTION ****
Location/Floor _________________________________________________________________
Power Room Wall Construction ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Power Room Floor Construction ___________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Ceiling Construction ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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Door(s) & Frame(s) Construction __________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
If located indoors, are door(s) & frame(s) UL fire rated?
Yes _______
No _________
Burglar Alarm Supervision
Yes _______
No _________
Fire Alarm Supervision
Yes _______
No _________
Ventilation
Yes ________
No _________
If generator is located out of doors, please describe type of security:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
**** CENTRAL STATION STAFF ****
No. on Duty per Shift
1
2
3
Operator(s)
_____
_____
_____
_____
Runner(s) at Central Station
_____
_____
_____
_____
Runner(s) at Runner Station
_____
_____
_____
_____
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**** CENTRAL STATION EQUIPMENT ****
TELEPHONE CABLE
NOTE:
Telephone conductors carrying signal and communications circuits into the building
housing the central station shall be protected against mechanical damage, fire, and attack
by methods outlined in UL 827, Section -10 Cable System.
Please describe protection and routing of the telephone cable serving the central station:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
IF APPLICABLE:
An antenna cable connecting a radio antenna to radio receiving and/or transmitting
equipment located in a building housing the central station, and used to process UL Listed
alarm signals shall be protected against fire, mechanical damage, and attack by the
methods outlined in UL 827, Section -10.5 Antenna Cable.
Please describe protection and routing of the antenna cable serving the central station:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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**** CENTRAL STATION RECEIVING EQUIPMENT ****
RECEIVERS
No. Units
Manufacturer
Model No.
Connected to
Automation System
_______
____________________
___________________
__________
_______
____________________
___________________
__________
_______
____________________
___________________
__________
_______
____________________
___________________
__________
AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT
Software Provider ________________________________ Version _______________________
Main Computer Mfg. ______________________________ Model No. ____________________
Redundant System?
Yes_________
No________
Total Systems Monitored ______________Total Systems with Openings/Closings ___________
UPS Installed?
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No ________
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**** SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY ****
NOTE:
Required standby power shall be in accordance with UL 827, Section 9 Power Supply
(Please check box which best describes standby power)
24 hour Battery Supply with Rectifiers (s) or UPS
[
]
Generator and 4 hour Battery Supply
[
]
Two generators, one with auto start
[
]
BATTERY CHARGERS
Internal to the Receivers
Yes _________
No _________
(If chargers are part of the receivers, proceed to the next section)
External to the Receivers
Yes _________
Model No.
No _________
No. Units
Manufacturer
Output Rating
_______
______________________
___________________
______V______A
_______
______________________
___________________
______V______A
GENERATOR(S)
Mfg._____________________ Model __________________________ Rating ______________
Mfg._____________________ Model___________________________ Rating ______________
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UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SOURCE
Mfg. ____________________ Model___________________________ Rating ______________
Mfg._____________________ Model___________________________ Rating _____________
Battery Mfg.: ________________________________ Model No. ________________________
UPS Bypass Switch (For Routine Maintenance) _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Run Time on UPS Batteries _______________________________________________________
Additional Comments about any part of the Central Station:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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RECORDS DESCRIPTION SHEET
Fire Alarm System Record of Completion
A document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation, service, and equipment
with representation by the property owner, system installer, system supplier, service
organization and the authority having jurisdiction. An example of a record of completion form
can be found in NFPA 72.
As-Built (Record) Drawings
As-Built drawings are 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. These drawings must consist of current fire alarm system shop drawings, showing the
location of fire alarm system components, remote power extenders, control units or modules.
The drawings must also show the actual location of each alarm detection device, and audible
appliance. Drawings provided must reflect the actual system installed. Where drawings are not
available due to the extended life of the system installed, duplicate drawings must be produced
depicting the current installation. Full-scale cad drawings are not required for the UL evaluation.
Smaller versions may be submitted or made available at the time of our evaluation. The
drawings should be done to scale and include a legend identifying all symbols that are used.
Battery Calculations
A battery calculation for a central station system consists of recording the current drain of each
component of the fire alarm system in the normal supervisory load, totaling the supervisory
loads and multiplying by 24 hours. In addition, the current drain of each individual component
when in alarm mode is also recorded, totaled and multiplied by 5 minutes. The results of these
calculations are combined and multiplied by a safety factor to establish the minimum amperehour capacity of the standby batteries.
Acceptance Test Record
An acceptance test is a test of all parts of the alarm system by the alarm service company that
is maintaining the system. The test methods are described in NFPA 72 and the results shall be
individually recorded for each component, device, appliance, and conductor.
Copy of Original Equipment Submittals
Original equipment submittals include a description of all devices that make up the fire alarm
system. The listing category, visual description, power requirement for each device, and limits
of usage must be included. These documents may be submitted prior to our on-site visit or
made available at the time of our evaluation.
Operational Manuals
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Manuals defining the proper operation of all fire alarm system control equipment and peripheral
devices must be provided for the end user. Documents must correspond with equipment
models currently installed in the system.
Manufacturer’s Proper Testing and Maintenance Requirements
Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules and tables found in NFPA 72 or
on a frequency approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Fire alarm system equipment shall
be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Methods and instruments
that measure certain parameters as required by the manufacturer must be provided at the time
of our evaluation. As part of the testing required during our evaluation, the retransmission signal
and the time of the retransmission shall be recorded in the central station. A record of these
tests must be provided upon completion of our field investigation.
Periodic Test and Inspection Forms
The forms that are used to record periodic tests and inspections of fire alarm systems are
required to display the each component, device, appliance and wiring that was tested and the
tests that were conducted.
Contracts
Central station service requires the alarm service company establish contracts with the
subscriber for the performance of inspection, testing, maintenance, monitoring, signal
processing and runner service. A Listed local company may in turn subcontract the monitoring
and signal processing to a UL Listed central station.
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PROTECTED PROPERTY EVALUATIONS
CHECKLIST & DATA SHEETS
One set of the following Checklist & Data Sheets should be completed for each fire alarm
system to be evaluated. These must be returned with the pre-audit data sheets when you
accept our quote.
Confirmation Checklist
Please confirm that all requested items will be available in your office at the time of our visit by
placing a check mark to the right of each item, sign and date as indicated below.
Required Documents
Fire Alarm System Record of Completion
As-built (Record Drawings)
Operational Manuals, (Verified on hand at premise or at the alarm service company
office)
Manufacturer’s Testing and Maintenance Requirements, (Verified on hand at
premise or at the alarm service company office)
Battery Calculations
Copy of forms used to record periodic test and inspections
Required Contracts
Acceptance Test records
(Signature)
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
PRE-EVALUATION DATA SHEETS
Please Return Completed Forms to UL Prior to Audit
PROTECTED PROPERTY
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
ALARM SERVICE COMPANY
Service Center No:
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Representative: (Name & Title)
Phone Number:
(
)
Zip Code:
COMMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS
Note: Clarify Location or Area of Coverage, as Needed
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ALARM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM TYPE
Select Type of System:
--------- CENTRAL STATION SERVICE - NFPA 72
--------- REMOTE SUPERVISING STATION – NFPA 72
--------- PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION - NFPA 72
--------- LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM - NFPA 72
Edition (year)
Area Covered/Location: (Building(s), Floor(s), or Areas(s))
System Testing and Maintenance: Date of Periodic Testing and Maintenance Contract:
Note: Variations in Testing and Maintenance Procedures from Standard shall be shown in Deviations Section:
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION
AHJ Responsible for System: (Specify Name and Phone Number)
Responding Fire Department:
AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SERVICE
Coverage: (Select One)
Total
Selected Area
Partial
Total – Detectors are installed in all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and
other subdivisions and accessible spaces as well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter
shafts, and chutes.
Selected Area – Same code requirements as total coverage but protection is only provided for a specifically defined
area(s) of the protected property. Indicate specific areas protected in Comments Section Page 1.
Partial – Deviations from Total or Selected Area coverage. Protection provided as required by the AHJ in areas such as
common areas and work spaces, such as corridors, lobbies, storage rooms, equipment rooms, and other tenantless spaces.
Quantity:
Type:
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Duct Detectors
Other Specify:
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SPRINKLER SYSTEM WATERFLOW ALARM AND SUPERVISORY SERVICE
Note: If all sprinkler risers and waterflow shutoff valves are not supervised, show in Deviations Section
Type of System:
Wet Pipe
Dry Pipe
Quantity:
Type:
Waterflow Switches
Sprinkler Valve Supervisory Switches
Other Supervisory Services:
Quantity:
Type:
Water Pressure Devices
Water Temperature Devices
Water Level Devices
Air Pressure Devices
Room Temperature Devices
Fire Pump Power Devices
Fire Pump Running Devices
Other Specify:
MANUAL FIRE ALARM AND GUARD’S TOUR SUPERVISORY SERVICE
Note: If proper number of fire alarm boxes required by standard is not installed, show in Deviations Section
Quantity:
Type:
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes
Guard Tour Stations
Combination Manual Fire Alarm and Guard Tour Stations
ALARM NOTIFICATION AND ANNUNCIATION DEVICES
Note: If quantity and location of alarm notification devices does not comply with the Standard, show in Deviation
Section
Quantity:
Type:
Horns
Bells
Chimes
Visual Signals Type:
Audible/Visual Signals Type:
Other Specify:
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Strobe
Light
Light
Graphic
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EMERGENCY VOICE ALARM SERVICE
Quantity:
Type:
Speakers
Voice Alarm channels
Speaker Zones
Telephone Jacks
CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
Manufacturers and Model Numbers. Indicate model numbers and manufacturers of all control units, sub-controls,
annunciators, transmission devices, power supplies, and any components used within these units.
Quantity:
Manufacturer & Model Number:
Description:
If Additional space is needed, please attach separate sheet
ALARM TRANSMISSION METHOD
Circle those that apply:
Digital Alarm Communicator
Cellular Digital Communicator
Radio System (two-way) Radio System (one-way)
Multiplex
Derived Channel Direct Wire
Internet
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SUPERVISING MONITORING STATION
Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
UL File Number:
Service Center Number:
SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION
Note: The following must be checked as available for all systems:
Fire Alarm System Record of Completion
As-Built (Record) Drawings
Operational Manuals
Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions
Battery Calculations
Copy of Form used to Record Periodic Test and Inspection
Required Contracts
SYSTEM DEVIATIONS FROM REFERENCED NFPA STANDARDS
Note: If service provided (i.e. periodic testing, maintenance, response, or coverage) is not in accordance with NFPA
Standard specified, the details must be shown on this section.
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