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SECTION 283111
DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.
Drawings and general provisions of Contact, including General and Supplementary Conditions
and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
B.
Division-26 Basic Materials and Methods sections apply to work specified in this section.
1.2
SUMMARY:
A.
Extent of fire alarm and detection system work is indicated by drawings and schedules, and
includes, but is not limited to the following equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Detection devices (relocation).
Notification/signaling appliances (relocation and addition).
Conduit systems to provide class A loops.
Raceway consisting of junction boxes, conduit, and wire gutters.
Conductors. See specification Section 280513 for additional information.
B.
Related Sections include the following:
1.
Division 26 Section "Common Work Results for Electrical" for general electrical
requirements.
2.
Division 26 Section “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems” for grounding system
requirements.
3.
Division 26 Section “Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems” for raceway and
electrical box requirements.
4.
Division 26 Section “Identification for Electrical Systems” for identification requirements
for fire alarm conductors and cabling.
5.
Division 28 Section "Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security" Section
for general fire alarm requirements.
6.
Division 28 Section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" for fire
alarm cabling requirements.
C.
Types of fire alarms and detection systems in this section include the following:
1.
D.
1.3
Coded-Class A Signaling Line Circuit.
Provide system drawings documenting location of the FACP and any Fire Alarm Remote
Annunciator Panel (FARAP), and the address and location of all notification and detection
devices.
DEFINITIONS
A.
LED: Light-emitting diode.
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B.
NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.
C.
FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel.
D.
FARAP: Fire Alarm Remote Annunciator Panel.
E.
FAHSB: Fire Alarm Horn Strobe Booster Panel Power Supply.
F.
XPIQ: Fire Alarm Audio Transponder.
G.
DVC: Digital Voice Controller (For the Newest Notifier Panel).
H.
SLC: Signaling Line Circuit.
I.
PDF: Portable Document Format.
J.
AutoCAD: Software program used to produce electronically drafted or designed documents.
1.4
GENERAL:
A.
Populated with addressable devices monitored on a signaling line circuit cable, terminations
completed, tested and turned over to the owner in operating condition. The system shall use a
closed SLC initiating loop device circuit with individual zone supervision; an indicating closed
loop system with individual appliance circuit supervision.
B.
The Electrical Contractor is responsible for the installation of all devices as indicated on the
drawings and working very closely with BYU Electrical Shop, and is to provide a completely
tested and functioning fire alarm system to the Owner.
C.
During the final period prior to final testing, provide the BYU electrical shop with as built
drawings of all installed devices, of all programming, shop drawings and other possibly
important information: specifically, provide a list of all points appropriate for by-passing the
system. In the event of an emergency prior to the final inspection, this information is valuable for
a professional response by BYU personnel.
1.5
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE BIDDER
A.
The bid shall include all costs deemed necessary to cover all contingencies essential to the
installation of the specified system.
B.
All products and materials shall be new and in original packaging, clean and free of defects.
C.
Where any discrepancies are found during the bid process, the most stringent requirements
must be taken into account for bid preparation purposes.
D.
Any cost encountered, but not itemized in the bid, shall not be passed on to the Owner, unless
specifically agreed upon in writing.
E.
No additional compensation will be allowed for extra work incurred on the part of the contractor
due to bidder‟s failure to notice any pre-existing condition necessitating the additional labor
and/or materials.
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Owner to be notified immediately upon the discovery of any omissions or errors in the
specification so corrective addenda may be issued. Such notification must be received by the
Owner prior to the bid opening in accordance with bidding instructions.
RIGHTS OF THE OWNER
A.
Reserves the right to accept or reject any bid at its discretion, or to reject all bids for whatever
reasons deemed applicable.
B.
Reserves the right to purchase all, or part of the materials and hardware for the project.
C.
Receipt of a bid response does not obligate the Owner to pay any expenses incurred by the
bidder in preparation of the bid response or obligate the Owner in any other respect.
D.
Reserves the right to modify the specifications anytime during the bidding period through
addendum, or job instruction/change order during project performance will be binding upon the
Owner. No verbal instructions or interpretations of requirements shall be accepted.
1.7
SUBMITTALS
A.
General Submittal Requirements:
1.
2.
Submittals shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction prior to submitting them to
Architect/Engineer.
Shop Drawings shall be prepared by persons with the following qualifications:
a.
Trained and certified by manufacturer in fire-alarm system design.
b.
NICET-certified fire-alarm technician, Level III minimum.
c.
Licensed or certified by authorities having jurisdiction.
B.
Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
C.
Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm system. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and
attachments to other work.
1.
Comply with recommendations in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of
Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72.
2.
Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable
device. Show size and route of cable and conduits.
3.
Provide shop drawings showing detailed equipment/device locations and connecting
wiring of entire fire alarm and detection system.
D.
Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation
of units required for this Project.
B.
Installer Qualifications:
Level II technician.
1.
2.
Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm
Experience in the installation of low voltage (24-48vac) applications.
Capable and qualified to comprehend the design and installation of the proposed system.
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Prior experience of similar fire alarm systems at other educational institutions.
Knowledge of local, state, and national fire code standards; applicable building codes;
and ADA requirements.
Minimum of five (5) year continuous electrical trade experience.
C.
Source Limitations for Fire-Alarm System and Components: Obtain fire-alarm system from
single source from single manufacturer. Components shall be compatible with, and operate as,
an extension of existing system.
D.
Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
1.9
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
Interruption of Existing Fire-Alarm Service: Do not interrupt fire-alarm service to facilities
occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after
arranging to provide temporary guard service according to requirements indicated:
1.
Notify Owner no fewer than seven days in advance of proposed interruption of fire-alarm
service.
2.
Do not proceed with interruption of fire-alarm service without Owner's written permission.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
A.
General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification appliance signal
circuits, zoned as indicated, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for
system connections.
1.
Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a singlemounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for
system connections.
B.
Horns: Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc; with provision for housing the operating
mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464. Horns shall produce a sound-pressure level
of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet (3 m) from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464
test protocol.
C.
Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear or nominal
white lexan lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" in red lettering engraved
in minimum 1-inch- (25-mm-) high letters on the sides and shall be pyramidical in shape to allow
for side viewing and shall be suitable for installation in the locations shown on the drawings.
1.
Rated Light Output:
a.
15/30/75/110 cd, selectable in the field.
2.
Mounting: Wall mounted with flush trim ring, unless otherwise indicated.
3.
For units with guards to prevent physical damage, light output ratings shall be determined
with guards in place.
4.
Flashing shall be in a temporal pattern, synchronized with other units.
5.
Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals.
6.
Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished; red.
7.
The alarm speakers shall have multi-tap capabilities from 1/8 to 2 watts and shall be
operated by 24 VDC.
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Each speaker assembly shall include separate wire leads for in/out wiring for each leg of
the associated signal circuit.
T tapping of signal device conductors to signal circuit conductors shall NOT be accepted.
The alarm speakers shall be audio-visual assemblies, which shall be flush trim ring.
Output of speaker at minimum wattage across a frequency range of 400 to 4000 Hz.
Manufacturer – System Sensor, Cooper Wheelock.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
A.
Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.
B.
Horn (or Speaker)/Strobes: Shall be uniform throughout building at 80“ above the finished floor
to the bottom of the lens.
C.
Connecting to Existing Equipment: Verify that existing fire-alarm system is operational before
making changes or connections.
1.
2.
3.
D.
Connect new equipment to existing control panel in existing part of the building.
Connect new equipment to existing monitoring equipment at the supervising station.
Expand, modify, and supplement existing control and monitoring equipment as necessary
to extend existing control and monitoring functions to the new points. New components
shall be capable of merging with existing configuration without degrading the
performance of either system.
Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating Devices"
Chapter, for smoke-detector spacing.
Comply with NFPA 72, "Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating Devices"
Chapter, for heat-detector spacing.
Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet.
Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high
ceiling areas shall be determined according to Appendix A in NFPA 72.
HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air
opening.
Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting
fixture.
E.
Installation of all devices shall meet the currently adopted NFPA and International Fire alarm
codes.
F.
Install fire alarm and detection systems as indicated, in accordance with equipment
manufacturer‟s written instructions and comply with applicable portions of the NEC and NECA‟s
“Standards of Installation”.
G.
Wiring splices are to be avoided, make connections at terminal strips in the cabinets or
equipment terminals. Transposing or changing wire color-coding of the wires shall not be
permitted.
H.
Initiating circuits shall be style D with separate runs for outgoing and return portions of the loop,
such that a single fault in the initiating loop does not prevent operation of indicating devices.
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Outgoing and return conduits shall be separated by a minimum of 12” vertical and 48”
horizontal, per NFPA Annex A 64222.
I.
The system shall incorporate NFPA 72D style 6 wiring which provides the necessary circuitry for
emergency operation of the signaling line circuit during a single break or ground fault.
J.
Indicating circuits shall be twisted pair non-shielded, black/red, stranded #16 AWG class “A”
with separate conduit runs for outgoing and return portions of the loop, such that as single open
or ground in the indicating device does not prevent devices from operating.
K.
The Contractor is responsible to coordinate with the fire alarm system supplier and the BYU
Electrical Shop to insure that raceway size, wire quantity, size and type is suitable for
equipment supplied, NEC standards and U.L. requirements. Label all wires and cables with
Scotch brand labels for easy identification.
L.
Notify the BYU Electrical Shop prior to making any changes in any part of an existing fire alarm
system.
M.
Routing of new fire alarm circuits must be coordinated with the BYU Electrical Shop.
N.
120 VAC power circuits shall not be permitted in alarm raceways.
O.
Provide and install the system in accordance with the plans and specifications of all applicable
codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring shall be installed in strict
compliance with all the provisions of NEC - Article 760 A and C, Power Limited Fire Protective
Signaling Circuits or if required may be reclassified as non-power limited and wired in
accordance with NEC Article 760 A and B. Upon completion, the Contractor shall so certify in
writing to the Owner and General Contractor.
P.
All addressable devices such as smoke detectors, heat detectors, relays, pull stations, etc.,
shall be clearly labeled with its loop and address. All devices shall have labels which are easily
readable from the floor and minimum of ½” x ½” per character in size.
Q.
Installation of all fire equipment shall be closely coordinated with all appropriate sub-contractors.
R.
The Contractor shall thoroughly remove debris from within the panels and j-boxes, and from the
work site before completion of the installation.
S.
The authorized fire system service representative shall terminate the panels, program the panel
and test all devices.
3.2
CONDUCTORS
A.
All wiring shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) Article
760.
B.
All new power limited cabling shall be installed in EMT conduit. Wire is to be provided by the
electrical contractor and closely coordinated so as to insure proper codes and U.L.
requirements are met, as well as the BYU color codes.
C.
No wiring, other than that directly associated with the fire alarm system, shall be permitted
inside the fire alarm conduits.
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D.
All cable splices at the main panel shall be made in the wire gutter. Only wire to be connected
to fire alarm system shall be pulled in the fire alarm control panel. All wire is to be terminated
properly, most devices have wire clamps. Use terminal forks when clamps are missing.
E.
All terminations to field devices shall be attached to proper terminal points.
F.
All SLC cable shall be non-shielded, Sound and Security Cable, manufactured by General
Cable (Carol), or approved equal.
G.
Wiring color code shall be maintained throughout the installation.
H.
Fire Alarm-Circuit Conductor Identification, 600 V or Less: For conductors in pull boxes,
junction boxes and enclosures. Use factory colored cables and conductors to identify the
individual circuits. All conductors shall be stranded. For additional cable stripe combinations,
contact the Owner‟s Electrical Shop.
1.
Fire alarm device constant power:
a.
Install conductors throughout each trunk line, i.e., water bugs, control modules,
etc.
b.
Conductor colors:
1)
Red (+), #12 THHN, CU, 24 VDC.
2)
Black (-), #12 THHN, CU, 24 VDC.
2.
Color-Coding for fire alarm Signal Line Circuits (SLC) circuits. Use colors listed below. All
conductors shall be Red and Black, #16 THHN, CU; enclosed in an un-shielded cable.
a.
Circuit SLC #1. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Cable shall not be
stripped.
b.
Circuit SLC #2. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
black stripe.
c.
Circuit SLC #3. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
red stripe.
d.
Circuit SLC #4. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
purple stripe.
e.
Circuit SLC #5. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
brown stripe.
f.
Circuit SLC #6. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
yellow stripe.
g.
Circuit SLC #7. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
white stripe.
h.
Circuit SLC #8. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
green stripe.
i.
Circuit SLC #9. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
pink stripe.
j.
Circuit SLC #10. Cable with red (+) and black (-) conductors; Provide cable with a
blue stripe.
3.
Color-Coding for fire alarm horn/strobe. Use colors listed below. All conductors shall be
Blue and Grey, #12 THHN, CU, stranded.
a.
Strobe Circuit #1. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with no stripes.
b.
Strobe Circuit #2. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a black stripe.
c.
Strobe Circuit #3. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a red stripe.
d.
Strobe Circuit #4. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a purple stripe.
e.
Strobe Circuit #5. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a brown stripe.
f.
Strobe Circuit #6. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a yellow stripe.
g.
Strobe Circuit #7. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a white stripe.
h.
Strobe Circuit #8. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a green stripe.
i.
Strobe Circuit #9. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a pink stripe.
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Strobe Circuit #10. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a black and red
stripe.
Strobe Circuit #11. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a purple and
brown stripe.
Strobe Circuit #12. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a yellow and
white stripe.
Strobe Circuit #13. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a green and pink
stripe.
Strobe Circuit #14. Conductors shall be blue (+) and grey (-), with a black, red and
purple stripe.
I.
Horn strobe circuiting. Locate ceiling junction boxes no more than 60 feet apart.
J.
All wiring “passing through” junction boxes shall be un-broken and looped out of each junction
box 8"+ (When cut for future use, each resulting wire will be 8" long). Where such installation is
especially difficult, the wires may be cut and wire nuts installed. The addressable loop cable will
be installed un-broken as much as possible. (Intent: Wires are to be broken only at their points
of termination.)
K.
Connection of wire to wire: use wire nuts on all connections including the speaker drain wire.
Drain wire and metal sheathing in speaker cable must be taped with no metal exposed, and
drain wire length is to be 2" or longer. When taping the drain, put the wire nut on, fold back on
sheathed cable and tape both cables together with folded drain.
L.
Leave minimum of 12" loop or 8"wire slack in all junction & pull boxes where wire is feeding
through to provide capability for future connection at that point.
M.
Where deemed prudent provide spare wires and/or cables in conduits. Coordinate with BYU
Electrical Shop.
3.3
RACEWAY
A.
See Section 260553 “Identification for electrical systems” conduit color code requirements.
B.
All conduit, mounting boxes, junction boxes, panels, detectors, alarm devices, etc. shall be
mounted and fastened with appropriate fittings to insure positive grounding throughout the
system.
C.
All fire alarm conduits are to be installed in class “A” style, i.e., leave the fire alarm panel in 3/4"
conduit and after completing a trunk line circle, return to the fire alarm panel. Each conduit loop
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may be run separately, such as 1 Floor “A” loop, 2 Floor “B” loop, etc. (Exception: Where
only one device, such as a horn/strobe or hand pull is remote from the main trunk line or FACP,
a “T” conduit is allowable. Where two related devices, such as a valve tamper and its
companion flow switch are together, then one conduit is also permitted. Wiring, however, must
be supervised in a normal fashion, with a class “A” loop.
D.
EMT conduit is required, except for a 6' maximum length of ½” flexible conduit to smoke
detectors and similar devices.
E.
All conduit is to be minimum 3/4" conduit and all junction boxes shall be 4" sq x 2-1/8" deep or 4
11/16” x 2 1/8” when needed, using blank covers, plaster rings, etc., as required, unless
otherwise approved.
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For those particularly challenging locations where EMT conduit is impossible, and with the BYU
Electrical Shop concurrence, utilize the following raceway methods:
1.
Metallic flexible conduit above the ceiling and in the walls;
2.
Wiremold #700 wireway on the exposed walls and ceiling, painted to match existing
surfaces.
DEVICE HARDWARE
A.
3.5
Horn (or Speaker)/Strobe that are to be surface mounted require Surface Mount Kit with skirt
over the J-box. Coordinate with the BYU Electrical Shop for the exact requirements.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
A.
The Contractor shall warrant all new fire alarm system wiring, equipment, material and
installation including all labor transportation for a period of one (1) year from the date of the
complete and certified test or from the date of first beneficial use.
B.
All devices shall be labeled with their appropriate address. Electrical contractor shall coordinate
and install labels and heads.
C.
As-built Drawings:
1.
Provide “Hard Copy” as-built drawings (3 copies) supplied to the Owner.
2.
Provide an electronic copy of manufacturer„s fire alarm drawings, with all corrections.
3.
Identify all panel booster power supplies, addressable modules, etc., that are located
throughout the project.
4.
The Owner will install building fire alarm maps as required adjacent to the FACP and
each remote annunciation panel.
D.
Electronic Data Files shall be supplied to the Owner. These files shall include all information
required to allow the Owner to maintain and modify the fire alarm program, and shall contain a
minimum of the following:
1.
2.
3.
E.
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CAD of the building fire alarm map indicating the exact location of all devices along with
the addresses of the individual devices.
CAD drawing files of “as-built” fire alarm panel components and point-to-point
connections.
Job specific configuration programming.
Operating and Maintenance Manuals (three sets) shall be submitted prior to testing of the
system, unless the specific manuals are already on file in the BYU Electrical Shop.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
Field tests shall be witnessed by Owner, Architect, and authorities having jurisdiction.
B.
Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect,
test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.
The completed fire alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA-72.10 by the
Contractor in the presence of the Owner's representative and the Local Fire Marshall. Upon the
completion of a successful test, the Contractor shall so certify in writing to the Owner and
General contractor.
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Tests and Inspections:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.
a.
Inspection shall be based on completed Record Drawings and system
documentation that is required by NFPA 72 in its "Completion Documents,
Preparation" Table in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire
Alarm Systems" Chapter.
b.
Comply with "Visual Inspection Frequencies" Table in the "Inspection" Section of
the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72; retain the
"Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the installed components.
System Testing: Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the
"Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.
Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written
instructions. Perform the test using a portable sound-level meter complying with Type 2
requirements in ANSI S1.4.
Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to manufacturer's
written instructions.
Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written
instructions.
Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of
Completion" in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm
Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records"
Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.
D.
Reacceptance Testing: Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or
replaced devices and appliances.
E.
Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
F.
Prepare test and inspection reports.
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