FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM SECTION A. Refer to Section 16010, Electrical General Requirements.

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1 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM SECTION PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS A. Refer to Section 16010, Electrical General Requirements. 1.2 WORK INCLUDED A. Fire Detection and Alarm System including test and operational check of the system. 1.3 RELATED WORK A. Section 16050: Basic Construction Materials and Methods. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Manufacturer's literature describing product. B. Shop drawings of Control Panel showing all modules and/or components exactly as located within the Control Panel. C. Point to point wiring diagrams showing all devices and each conductor identified in accordance with identification details shown on drawings. D. Internal connection of components and of the Control Panel. E. Operation and Maintenance manuals. F. Floor plans, drawn to scale, showing device layouts, conduit routing and number of cables or conductors. G. Battery sizing calculations. H. Voltage drop calculations for alarm notification circuits. 1.5 CODES AND STANDARDS A. The System and all the devices shall be U.L. and Factory Mutual approved.

2 B. The installation shall comply with the latest edition of the following National Fire Protection Association Standards except where more stringent requirements are specified: 1. NFPA 70: National Electric Code, Article NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code. 3. NFPA 90A: Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems. C. Uniform Building Code (UBC). D. Uniform Fire Code (UFC). E. The installation shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). 1.6 GOVERNMENT AGENCY APPROVAL A. The installation, including plans and material list shall require the review and approval by: 1. Local Fire Department. 2. State Fire Marshall's office. B. A walk-through of the building with the City Fire Inspector will be conducted by the Fire Alarm Contractor and attended by Owner just prior to the interior walls being finished and after rough-in conduit work is complete. The purpose of the walkthrough is to pick up any changes or additions desired by the Fire Inspector. 1.7 OPERATIONAL TEST & START UP See Part 3, Article 3.5 PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

3 A. This specification outlines the requirements for a microprocessor based, electrically supervised, single stage, addressable fire detection and alarm system. The Contractor shall provide a complete, functional, tested fire detection and alarm system including all materials not specifically mentioned in the Specification but necessary for proper performance and operations. B. Major components of the system include but are not limited to the following: 1. Central Control Panel including power supply, standby battery, battery charger and all required control devices. 2. Alarm initiating devices include smoke, heat, and waterflow detection devices and manual activation (pull down) stations. 3. Alarm notification devices include horns, strobes and combination horn/strobes. 4. Hard-wired outputs for control of other related equipment or systems. 5. Supervisory functions for fire sprinkler system valve switches, system wiring (open/grounded) and detection device degradation. 6. Remote annunciation. C. The System shall provide the following features: 1. The system shall have a maximum capacity of 250 monitoring points and shall be expandable to the maximum capacity without additional cabinets. 2. The system shall be programmable using a standard on-site laptop computer or a panel mounted keypad with password security, user defined. Programmed information shall be stored in non-volatile memory. 3. The system shall automatically indicate the total quantity of alarms and of troubles which have occurred prior to reset at the control unit. 4. It shall not be possible to reset the system until all alarm and trouble signals have been acknowledged. 5. The system shall be capable of: a. Counting the number of addressable detectors within a "zone" which are in alarm. b. Counting "zones" which are in alarm. c. Counting the total number of addressable detectors which are in alarm.

4 d. Differentiating among types of addressable detectors such as smoke detectors, manual stations, water-flow switches and thermal detectors. e. Cross-zoning. D. System Function: 1. Activation of any manual station shall: a. Sound evacuation horns continuously and flash visual devices (strobes) with no time-out. Annunciator display shall remain active until the activated device is restored to normal and the system is reset. b. Flash system alarm lamp at the control panel. Acknowledgement of the alarm by operation of the silence switch shall silence the audible alarm and cause the alarm lamp to light steadily. Receipt of subsequent alarms shall cause the audible devices to sound and the alarm lamp to flash. c. Display individual detector and/or zone number on alpha-numeric display with user defined message. d. Close fire doors and unlock security doors as shown. e. Automatically notify the off-site 24 hour Central Station. f. Automatically notify the on-site Central Station. 2. Activation of any automatic fire sprinkler water flow switch shall cause functions specified for manual stations and sound sprinkler riser bell. 3. Activation of any duct mounted smoke detector shall cause functions specified for manual stations and shut down fans and operate dampers as shown. 4. Activation of any ceiling mounted smoke detector shall cause functions specified for manual stations and perform related functions as shown on drawings. In addition, smoke detectors in elevator lobbies shall also signal the elevator recall system. 5. Activation of any thermal detector shall cause functions specified for smoke detectors. 6. Activation of any supervisory switch for automatic fire sprinkler valves shall: a. Sound audible alert at the control panel. b. Indicate individual valve at the alphanumeric display with user defined message. c. Indicate valve operations as a distinct function. Circuit trouble shall not be used for valve supervision. d. Automatically notify the off-site 24 hour Central Station.

5 e. Automatically notify the on-site Central Station. 7. Failure of any circuit supervised by the Fire Alarm system shall: a. Indicate the nature of the trouble at the alphanumeric display. b. Automatically notify the Central Station of trouble condition. c. Automatically notify the on-site Central Station. 8. Audible and visual trouble indications at the control panel shall be caused by: a. Removal of a detection device from a detector circuit. b. An open circuit or ground fault in a detector circuit. c. An open circuit, short circuit, or ground fault in an audible/visual signal circuit. d. Internal faults and failures within the system. 9. Failure of AC power shall: 2.2 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS a. Cause a trouble indication at the Control Panel. b. Cause automatic transfer to the standby battery and maintain system operation for 60 hours 48. c. Notify the on-site Central Station. A. Products by Cerberus Pyrotronics, Edwards or Simplex, conforming to these specifications are acceptable. Other products must be pre-qualified by Owner for consideration. 2.3 CONTROL PANEL A. The Control Panel shall be composed of plug-in modules factory interconnected to meet the specific installation requirements. All electrical connections shall be front access through the hinged door and removable dead front panel. All indicating lamps shall be light emitting diodes (LED). B. The control panel shall be of modular construction for ease of expansion and servicing. Each individual function shall be on a replaceable plug-in panel or module to accommodate functional changes when required. All plug-in modules and panel connectors shall be supervised so as to give a trouble signal if removed or disconnected.

6 C. The Control Panel shall operate from a two-wire 120 VAC supply, and internal 24V back-up battery. See 2.4. D. The Control Panel shall contain equipment and modules for specified functions including but not limited to the following: 1. Alarm initiating cards, appropriate for type of devices connected, shall provide separate, electrically supervised alarm initiating zones as shown on the plans. The wiring for the alarm initiating devices up to and including the alarm relay coil shall be supervised against an open circuit fault condition. Operation of an initiating device shall cause an individual red zone LED to lock on and shall provide an alarm output to other sections of the control unit. Circuitry shall be provided to connect remote annunciators. 2. Each alarm initiating circuit shall be provided with an individual amber trouble lamp to indicate the location of any faults in the wiring to initiating devices. Fault conditions shall light the common trouble LED and sound the trouble buzzer. 3. The control panel shall be equipped with a march time coding module to provide a common, continuously pulsed output of approximately 84 pulses per minute to all audible alarm circuits. 4. Each alarm notification shall be provided with an individual zoned amber trouble LED circuit to indicate the location of any faults in the wiring to the audible/visual signals or signal circuit fuse. 5. LED test: The control unit alarm and trouble lamps may be tested to locate a failure by depressing the lamp test pushbutton. 6. When the alarm initiating devices have been restored the system control shall be reset by depressing a single reset pushbutton. 7. A green "power on" indication on the panel for each separate source of 120V AC input power. 8. Trouble indication: An amber trouble lamp and distinctive audible signal which shall operate when any of the specified supervised trouble conditions exist. The audible portion of the trouble signal shall be silenced with a "trouble silence" pushbutton. The trouble signal and indication shall automatically reset to normal when a trouble condition is corrected. 9. Ground Detection: A ground fault shall sound a trouble signal and illuminate an amber "ground fault" indication on the panel.

7 10. Program Control: If needed, a diode matrix shall be provided to program audible signal circuits and auxiliary relays to alarm receiving circuits individually or in groups in accordance with the system function schedule on drawings. The program control shall be reprogrammable to allow any signal circuit or auxiliary relay to be reprogrammed to any alarm initiating circuit to accommodate any changes in the zoning schedule without removing the panel from the premises. 11. Remote Annunciation: a. Each zone module as well as common system trouble shall be remotely annunciated at the Building Fire Alarm Annunciator as specified hereafter. b. In addition, each zone module or auxiliary relay integral with fire alarm panel, shall provide contacts for use by the site and/or any other remote fire alarm annunciator panel(s) including off-site Central Station(s). 2.4 BATTERY, BATTERY CHARGER AND BATTERY CABINET A. The back-up battery shall have capacity for at least 60 hours of operation. Provide battery calculations for standby and alarm conditions to comply with duration requirements of local Fire Marshal. B. Unless indicated otherwise on drawings, the battery charger shall be integral with the power supply module located within the fire alarm panel. The power supply module shall include trouble indicators as follows: - External Power Monitor - Charger (Supervision of Charger Voltage to the Battery) - Battery Low/Card Out - Ground Fault - AC Pilot Battery cabinet shall have the following features: - Built-in battery tester with load for dynamic type testing of batteries - Charge Current Meter - Battery Terminal Voltage Meter - Pre-drilled Holes for Wall Mounting - Piano Hinged Door - Accessible Battery Connectors 2.5 ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

8 A. Manual Station: Non-code, individually addressable, single-action non-breakglass type equipped with key operated test-re-set lock and terminal strip. The stations shall be so designated that after actual emergency operations they cannot be restored to normal except by authorized personnel. Stations shall be red-faced, flush mounted with operating instructions on the cover. B. Smoke Detectors: Unless indicated otherwise on the plans, space smoke detectors shall be dual chamber ionization type. The combination detector head and twist-lock base shall be U.L. listed. The base shall, when required, include auxiliary SPDT relay contacts. The base shall be appropriate for either the ionization or Photoelectirc detector. The detector shall have a flashing status indicating LED for visual supervision of normal conditions and latch on steady with full brilliance when activated. Field adjustments of the sensitivity shall be possible. The addressable interface base shall be part of the assembly. C. Duct Smoke-Detectors: Similar to smoke detectors but with duct mounted housing and sampling tubes. Provide auxiliary relays to control HVAC system. 120 Volt input unless noted otherwise. Provide weatherproof enclosure in wet locations. Provide remote reset on wall as shown. D. Automatic Sprinkler Flow Switches and Valve Switches: Switches shall be furnished and mechanically installed under another section of these Specifications. All material and labor required to connect the switches to the fire alarm system as indicated on the plans shall be provided under this Section of the Specifications. Provide interface device to make each switch an individually addressable device. 2.6 ALARM NOTIFICATION DEVICES A. Alarm Horn: 24 VDC, flush or surface mounted as indicated on drawings, with sound output of 92 dba at 10 feet. B. Visual Alarm: 24 VDC Xenon strobe white lens with "FIRE" lettering. Strobe shall have 8000 peak candlepower and a minimum of 1 flash per second but not exceeding 3 flashes per second. Provide sync module. C. Combination Horn and Strobe: Where indicated on drawings combination horn and strobe shall be installed. Provide sync module. D. Sprinkler Flow Alarm Bell: 10" diameter, 24V DC weatherproof, vibrating type. Pyrotronics MBDC-10 Series or equal with matching backbox. 2.7 FIRE ALARM TERMINAL CABINET (FATC)

9 A. Provide FATC's where indicated on drawings. Wiring to fire alarm system devices associated with that area shall be terminated in the FATC before extending to the Control Panel. B. The FATC shall be provided with double row terminal blocks suitable for terminating wires #22 to #12 AWG, complete with terminal marking cover strips. Where adjacent terminal blocks are jumpered together standard plug-in jumpers shall be used. 2.8 BUILDING FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR A. Pyrotronics RA Series or equal. The annunciator shall have a window for each initiating zone module in the Control Panel, common trouble window, sonalert buzzer, sonalert silencing switch and lamp test switch. Sonalert shall sound whenever any window is lit. The silencing switch when operated shall silence the sonalert but not reset the alarm. Reset shall be possible at the fire alarm panel only. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. Install and connect equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations unless where more stringent requirement is specified. B. All equipment that must be serviced, operated or maintained shall be located in fully accessible locations. C. Equipment, device and raceway locations shown on the drawings are diagrammatic. Coordinate actual location with the Architectural elevations and other trades. D. Final connections shall be done under supervision of equipment manufacturer's field representative. 3.2 INSTALLATION OF DEVICES A. All devices shall be provided with back boxes, flush, surface, cast or weather proof, appropriate for the location: B. Boxes for devices flush mounted in steel wall shall be 4" x 4" square with a sheet rock ring that meets the device requirements, 1 or 2 gang. All device boxes shall be secured to the metal studs using a side bracket.

10 C. All strobes and horn/strobes shall be mounted at 6'8" A.F.F. or 6" below the ceiling, whichever is lower. Before installing devices, confirm that the view of the strobes will not be obstructed by equipment, structure, etc. Contact the Architect for an alternate mounting location if obstructions are found. 3.3 WIRING A. All wiring shall be installed in conduit. The system shall be free from grounds, open and short circuits. Splices shall be allowed only in junction boxes, utilizing crimp type wire connectors and shields made continuous at the splice. B. All wires shall be identified at each terminal, splice and/or in each outlet. Use Brady Datab or similar devices. C. Wires shall be solid copper and listed (U.L. 2464) for use as fire alarm cable. Unless otherwise indicated on drawings minimum size shall be as follows: 1. Alarm initiating circuits: #16 AWG. 2. Alarm notification circuits: #14 AWG. 3. Annunciator wires: #16 AWG. 4. When installed in underground conduits: All circuits shall be #12 AWG minimum. 5. Wiring for smoke detectors shall be shielded type if required by equipment furnished volt DC power supply circuit: #12 AWG. D. Wires within the Control Panel and relay panels shall be run in slotted plastic wire duct. T&B nylon ty-wraps and anchor blocks are acceptable where space is limited. 3.4 PROGRAMMING A. The Contractor shall be responsible for programming and configuring the fire alarm system to meet the operational requirements as specified above. B. The Owner will review and approve the program before it is installed. 3.5 OPERATIONAL TEST AND START-UP

11 A. Each device shall be tested per the manufacturer's recommendations. When a device passes the prescribed test the Contractor shall initial that device on the device database. When the database is completely initialed a copy shall be given to the City Fire Inspector and the Owner. B. Each test shall provide an alarm giving device identification information to the Control Panel. Submit a copy to the Owner. C. Check initiating circuits to sprinkler flow and tamper switches. Check initiating circuits to pre-action system alarm pressure and low air switches. D. Check output circuits to pre-action release solenoids and smoke damper release modules. E. Check smoke detector initiating circuits associated with magnetic door holders. Check door release circuits. Confirm that doors close and latch when released. F. Perform a test of each area of the building, the result of which shall be zero trouble and zero alarms. This test shall be complete one week prior to occupancy. If any trouble or alarms occur, the problems shall be corrected an the test repeated until it passes. 3.6 TRAINING A. Allow four (4) hours of factory service engineer's time for training Owner's personnel in use, service and maintenance of the fire alarm system. B. Schedule the training session three (3) weeks in advance with the Owner. END OF SECTION