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SECTION 260902
FIRE ALARM/SECURITY SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Furnish and install a complete automatic and manual, low voltage, zoned combination fire alarm/security
system with battery standby, to be wired, connected and left in first -class operating condition. All
equipment shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories and shall meet the approval of the local Fire
Department.
B. The system shall be listed as a Power Limited Device and be listed under the standards in the table. Each
system shall be supplied with complete details on all installation criteria necessary to meet all of the
listings.
Burglary Listings
UL 365 Police Connect Burglar
UL 609 Local Burglar
UL 1023 Household Burglar Alarm System Units
UL 1076 Proprietary Burglar
UL 1610 Central Station Burglar Alarm Units
UL 1635 Digital Burglar Alarm Communicator System
Units
Fire Listings
UL 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling
Systems
UL 985 Household Fire Warning
Access Control Listings
UL 294 Access Control System Units
Related Listings
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
NFPA 72 Local Protective Signaling
NFPA 72 Remote Station Protective Signaling
NFPA 72 Proprietary Protective Signaling
NFPA 72 Household Fire Warning
U.S. Government Standards/Listings
Meets DCID 6/9
Meets DoD/NIST SCIF Standards
C. All indicating and notification appliances shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
1.02 SYSTEM OPERATION (FIRE ALARM)
A. The act of actuating the pull station on any manual Fire Alarm station or the automatic actuation of the
Sprinkler System or smoke detector shall:
1. Sound the alarm horns and initiate the visual signals within the building.
2. Indicate on the control panel and remote annunciators (graphic and LED) the origin of the alarm.
3. Shut down selected air movement equipment through supervised relay contacts.
4. Send signal to the owner’s selected central monitoring system.
B. Operating power failures, opens or grounds on the zone initiating circuits, the supervised alarm horn signal
circuits, or the Fire Department call circuit shall cause the appropriate trouble signals to sound and the
trouble LEDs to glow until these circuits are restored to normal. The trouble signal may be silenced with
the trouble signal silencing switches, but the trouble LEDs cannot be extinguished until the circuits are
restored to normal.
C. In the event of a commercial power failure, the complete system shall immediately and automatically
transfer to a standby battery source of power.
D. Elevator Power Shut Down:
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1. Required in order to meet the State Elevator Inspector, and State Fire Marshal requirements whenever
a sprinkler head is located in the Elevator Machine Room.
2. Adjacent to each sprinkler head within 24”, in the Elevator Machine Room, in elevator pit and at top
of elevator shaft, provide a 135 degree F heat detector with auxiliary contacts.
3. The smoke detector shall be wired to its own fire alarm zone and shall activate the elevator recal l
function prior to actual elevator power shutdown.
4. Activation of the 135 F heat detector auxiliary contacts shall drop out and lock out a contactor to shut
down power to the Elevator Machine Room. Provide a manual reset switch at the elevator machine
room to re-energize the contactor once the heat detectors have reset. Extend the reset wiring to the
elevator control panel to allow option to reset from the elevator controls. System shall not reset
automatically, except as follow: Provide a one shot delay off control relay across the reset contact to
allow contactor reset after a power failure. Relay shall be similar to Allen Bradley #700 -HR52TA17.
Intent is to allow contactor reset after a power failure only if all heat detectors are in normal condition .
5. The intent is that the elevator will be recalled and all power will be removed from the elevator
machine before the 212 degree F sprinkler head can operate.
6. Provide and install magnetic contactor in NEMA 1 enclosures rated same voltage, phase and ampacity
as the branch breaker serving the elevator machine. Locate outside of the Elevator Machine Room at
the panelboard up stream of the elevator disconnect. Minimum ampacity: 100 Amp except as noted.
7. Coordinate sprinkler head temperature rating to insure proper operation.
1.03 FEATURES
A. Solid State Control Panel with remote zone expansion modules.
B. Initiating Devices, Class B for fire alarm and intrusion detection.
C. Signals.
D. Remote annunciation.
E. Municipal Connection.
F. Auxiliary Power Supplies.
1.04 FIRE ALARM/SECURITY PROVIDER
A. Manufacturer
1. The manufacturer shall have at least twenty-five (25) years of experience in the role of fire and
security control manufacturing, and a proven track record of forward and backward compatibility for
a minimum of twenty (20) years for its product’s auxiliary devices, including system keypads,
annunciation devices, zone expansion modules, and addressable detection devices.
2. The manufacturer must also manufacture receiving equipment that is compatible with standard dial -up
telephone lines and network monitoring equipment that is compatible with a LAN, WAN, and the
Internet. The receiving equipment shall be capable of receiving all status and alarm messages
generated by the system. The receiving equipment shall be capable of updating the panel op erating
program and the system date and time.
3. Intrusion detection/Access control panel/Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) equipment manufacturer
shall be: NAPCO or Equal by Digital Monitoring Products, Incorporated (DMP), Bosch Security, or
Silent Knight.
4. The owners preferred vendor for the Fire Alarm/Security System is:
State Alarm Systems, Inc.
5956 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44512
Phone: 1-800-321-7400
Attention: Ms. Brenda Dull
EDIT
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OR
Sonitrol of Pittsburgh
610 Melwood Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-681-6700
Attention: Mr. Kevin Householder
At the time of the bid submittal contractor shall state the system manufacturer and provider. If other
than the preferred vendor listed above, submit qualifications statement documenting the manufac turer,
provider and equipment company with these specifications.
B. Installer
1. The equipment supplier shall show proof of having regular experience with design, installation
supervision, service, and maintenance of manufactured systems of a similar complexity for a
minimum of the last ten (10) years from the project start date. Each system installer and service
person must provide manufacturer certification of technical training for installation, service, and
system maintenance. Certification shall be proven with an official document issued by the
manufacturer.
2. The equipment supplier shall provide a minimum of 8 (eight) verifiable references from its clients
where the manufacturer’s system has been installed within the last two (2) years from the project start
date.
3. The equipment supplier shall furnish and install a complete electr ically supervised control panel, as
detailed in this specification. The system shall be inclusive of all necessary function, monitoring, and
control capability as detailed herein and on accompanying drawings.
4. The installing contractor shall become familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in
the field, and shall advise the Architect or Engineer of any discrepancy before performing the work.
Materials shall be installed in strict compliance with local building codes and the manufacturer’s
requirements.
5. The combination fire alarm and security panel and associated components must be installed and
serviced by a vendor in good standing that is factory-trained by the manufacturer. Vendor must
provide same day emergency service and maintenance within 24 hours.
6. All installers must be certified for fire alarm system installation for required components of this
system.
C. Central Reporting Station
1. The control panel shall report to a UL certified central monitoring station as directed by the owner.
Preferred monitoring station shall have FM global certification.
2. The equipment supplier shall include a one (1) year monitoring agreement as part of the bid
documents. Subsequent annual monitoring must be approved by the end user.
3. The Installing contractor shall install two (2) two -pair phone lines from the phone board to the control
panel for the purpose central station reporting. The phone lines do not need to be dedicated.
1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittals are required for all materials specified herein in accordance with Specification Section 01300
and the following items:
1. The contractor shall submit three (3) complete sets of documentation within thirty (30) calendar days
after contract award date. Indicated in the document shall be the manufacturers’ names, catalog
number, type, size, style, rating, and catalog data sheets for all items proposed to meet these
specifications.
2. Shop drawings shall be submitted in accordance with Section 3.0 Submittals and shall consist of a
complete list of equipment and materials, including manufacturer’s descriptive and technical
literature, performance charts and curves, catalog cuts, and installation instructions.
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3. The contractor shall provide a complete set of as -built drawings for the entire system upon installation
completion. These drawings shall include, but not be limited to, the exact locations of all equipment,
connections between all equipment, and wiring for all equipment as the system is installed.
4. After shop drawings are approved, and not later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of
beneficial occupancy, a list of spare parts data for each item of specified materials and equipment
shall be submitted. The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies with current unit prices
and source of supply. Spare parts shall consist of, but not be limited to, five (5) percent of all
initiating and notification appliances with a minimum of one (1) each. All spare parts shall be on site
prior to commencement of acceptance testing. Depleted spare parts shall be replaced prior to
beneficial occupancy.
5. The contractor shall furnish to the architect operating instructions outlining the step -by-step
procedures required for system start-up, operation, and shutdown at least thirty (30) calendar days
prior to acceptance test. The instructions shall include the manufacturer’s name, system model
number, service manual, parts list, and a description of all equipment and their basic operating
features.
6. The contractor shall furnish maintenance instructions listing routine maintenance procedures, possible
breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guides at least 30 calendar days prior to acceptance test.
7. Upon the installed system completion and testing, test reports shall be submitted in booklet form
showing all field tests performed to prove compliance with specified performance criteria.
8. A copy of the manufacturer’s warranty for all equipment and materials shall be provided. Warranty
shall be for all equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship for a minimum of three (3) years,
unless otherwise specified. 24 hour emergency service and maintenance service shall be provided at
no additional cost during the warranty period.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS
A. Component Enclosure
1. Housings; power supply enclosures, terminal cabinets, control units, and other component housings,
collectively referred to as enclosures shall be so formed and assembled as to be sturdy and rigid. If
sheet steel is used in the fabrication of enclosures, it shall be not less than an 18 gauge door with a 20
gauge box frame. Where exposed pins, the hinges shall be of the tight pin type or the ends of hinge
pins shall be tack welded to prevent ready removal. Doors having a latch edge length of less than 24
inches shall be provided with a single lock. Where the hinged door latch edge is 24 inches or more in
length, doors shall be provided with three -point latching device with lock; or alternatively with two
locks, one located near each end.
B. Electronic Component
1. All system electronic components shall be solid-state type, mounted on printed circuit boards. Light
duty relays and similar switching devices shall be solid-state type or electromechanical.
2. The panel shall have an over current notification LED that lights when devices connected to the
Keypad Bus and LX-Bus(es) draw more current than the panel is rated for. When the over current
LED lights, the LX-Bus(es) and Keypad bus are shut down.
C. Control Unit
1. A battery test shall be automatically performed to test the integrity of the standby battery. The test
shall disconnect the standby battery from the charging circuit and place a load on the battery. This
test shall be performed no more than every 180 seconds.
2. The control unit shall be capable of operating and supervising notification appliance devices as well
as addressable initiating detection devices and an integrated supervised dual line digital
communicator.
3. Control unit must be “Flash ROM” updatable, and program must be held in non-volatile RAM. The
panel shall be able to function while the update is in process.
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D. Control Designations
Controls shall be provided to ensure ease of operation of all specified characteristics. Where applicable,
clockwise rotation of controls shall result in an increasing function. Controls, switches, visual signals and
indicating devices, input and output connectors, terminals and test points shall be clearly marked or
labeled on the hardware to permit quick identification of intended use and location.
E. Test Modes
1. The system shall include a provision that permits testing from any alphanumeric keypad. The test
shall include standby battery, alarm bell or siren, and communication to the central station.
2. The system shall include a provision for an automatic, daily, weekly, thirty (30) day, or up to sixty
(60) day communication link test from the control panel installation site to the central station.
3. The system shall include a provision for displaying the internal system power and wiring con ditions.
Internal monitors shall include the bell circuit, AC power, battery voltage level, charging voltage,
panel box tamper, phone trouble line 1, phone trouble line 2, transmit trouble, and network trouble.
F. Serial Interface
The control panel shall be capable of a serial interface to output information to a standard serial printer or
serial interface to a communication port on a standard computer. Through control panel programming the
system shall include a provision to allow the selection of which re ports are to be output.
G. Power Supplies
1. Power supplies for the control unit shall operate from 120 VAC, supplied at the respective protected
areas. Standby batteries shall be supplied to power the system in the event of a utility power failure.
Batteries shall be sized to provide 105% capacity for eight hours with 5 minutes of alarm at the end of
eight hours. Standby batteries shall be sealed lead-acid. Power supplies shall be all Solid State.
2. Controls shall be designed to maintain full battery charge when alternating current is available.
Batteries shall be recharged to 85% capacity within 24 hours from battery use. The system shall be
automatically transferred to battery power upon loss of alternating current power and return to
alternating current power upon restoration. Intrusion alar ms shall not be initiated during switch over;
a signal shall be initiated upon failure of battery or alternating current power.
3. Power supply shall perform scheduled dynamic battery testing to test under load.
H. Software
1. The system shall interface with computer software with the capability to fully program the panel by
connecting to the panel through:
Direct cable connection interface card
Receiver phone line connection
Standard phone line connection
Ethernet network connection
Network connection across the Internet
2. The system shall interface with computer software with the capability to fully program the panel by
The system shall interface with computer software capable of locking down all controlled doors.
3. The system shall interface with computer software capable of monitoring and logging all events.
4. The system shall interface with computer software capable of printing custom, filtered reports
including:
All Events
Zone Action
Arming/Disarming
Area Late to Close
User Code Changes
Door Access Granted
Door Access Denied
Opening/Closing Schedule Changes
System Monitors
System Events
I. Control Panel Capability
The basic control panel shall provide:
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Expansion to a total of at least 96 user codes with 96 user programmable authority level.
Fifteen (15) independent keypad addresses, each with four zones.
Total of 96 zones using zone expansion modules and four (4) zone keypads.
Twenty (20) Holiday Dates for custom holiday scheduling by area.
A total of at least 64 relay output.
Eight (8) area partitions.
Built-in bell and telephone line supervision.
2.02 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONS
A. System Descriptions
1. The system areas and zones shall be programmable, and the system shall store, log, display, and
transmit specific custom designations for system areas, zones, and user names.
2. To ensure continued, one-call support, the system shall be constructed of sensing components
provided directly by the system manufacturer, such as power supplies, motion detectors, door and
window position switches, glass break detectors, or other sensing devices that the manufacturer offers.
3. The system controller, user interfaces, zone input devices, relay output devices, and the system signal
receiving equipment shall be engineered, manufactured, assembled, and must be distributed from a
location within the United States of America.
4. The system shall support user interaction by way of a keypad, system software, key switch, or radio
frequency wireless control, using integrated or auxiliary devices provided by the system
manufacturer.
5. The system shall support controller zone input connections, system keypads, system zone expansion
modules and must support zone input connections by way of at least two competitive products. The
system shall offer a seamless integrated compatibility with hard-wired zone expansion equipment for
a maximum of 96 hardwired zones.
6. The system shall be capable of offering two (2) zone expansion buses, each of which can support the
connection of up to 10,000 feet of four-wire cable. Zone expansion and keypad data buses that
exceed 1,000 feet of cable must include splitter/repeater modules to boost data voltage and maintain
data integrity.
7. The system shall provide a seamless capability to provide a minimum of 64 addressable relays, which
can be located at any connection location upon a zone expansion bus.
8. System relay outputs shall have the capability of being triggered as a result of a command from the
user interface, changes in system status, changes in zone status, or by a programmable schedule.
9. System relay output states shall be programmable for momentary, maintained, pulsed, or must follow
the state of an associated system zone input.
10. The system shall be completely programmable either locally from a keypad or remotely through the
standard dial-up, central modulating station.
11. The control unit shall be completely programmable using on-site programming from a personal
computer.
12. The control unit shall be equipped with an anti-reversing circuit breaker to prevent damage due to
accidental reversal of battery leads.
13. Control panel shall be Napco Magnum Alert 3000 series.
B. Input/Output Capacity
1. This system shall be capable of monitoring a maximum of 96 individual zones and controlling a
maximum of 64 output relays.
2. The control panel shall have, as an integral part of the assembly, 2 SPDT Form C relays rated at 1
Amp at 30 VDC and four open collector 12 VDC outputs rated at 50mA each.
C. Keypads
1. The system shall support a maximum of fifteen (15) keypads with alphanumeric display. Each
keypad shall be capable of arming and disarming any system area based on a pass code authorization.
The keypad alphanumeric display shall provide complete prompt messages during all stages of
operation and system programming and display all relevant operating and test data.
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2. Communication between the control panel and all keypads and zone expanders shall be multiplexed
over a non-shielded multi-conductor cable, as recommended by the manufacturer. This cable shall
also provide the power to all keypads, zone expanders, output expanders, and other power consuming
detection devices.
3. If at any time a keypad does not detect polling, the alphanumeric display shall indicat e "SYSTEM
TROUBLE". If at any time two devices are programmed for the same address, the alphanumeric
keypad shall display “4 WIRE BUS TROUBLE”. If at any time a keypad detects polling but not for
its particular address, the alphanumeric display shall ind icate "NON POLLED ADDR". The system
shall display all system troubles at selected keypads with distinct alphanumeric messages.
4. The keypad shall include self-test diagnostics enabling the installer to test all keypad functions:
display test, key test, zone test, LED test, relay test, tone test, and address test.
5. The keypad shall provide an easy-to-read English text display. The text shall exactly match the text
seen in all software reports, keypad displays, and central station reports.
6. The keypad user interface shall be a simple-to-use, menu-driven help system that is completely user
friendly.
7. The system shall support sub-control keypads with four (4) built-in zones.
D. Zone Configuration
1. A minimum of 4 Class B ungrounded zones shall be available at each keyp ad or zone expander on the
system. The system shall have the capacity for a maximum of fifteen (15) keypads. All Class B
zones shall be 2-wire, 22 AWG minimum, supervised by an end-of-line (EOL) device and shall be
able to detect open and short conditions in excess of 500ms duration.
2. Each zone shall function in any of the following configurations: Night, Day, Exit, Fire, Supervisory,
Emergency, Panic, Auxiliary 1, Auxiliary 2, Fire Verification, Cross Zone, Priority, and Key Switch
Arming.
3. The digital SLCs and the annunciator/keypad bus shall be able to operate at a maximum wiring
distance of 100 feet from the control panel on unshielded, non-twisted cable. This distance may be
extended to a total of 15,000 feet when bus repeater modules are installed.
4. Each zone shall function in any of the following configurations:
Night
Day
Exit
Fire
Supervisory
Emergency
Panic
Auxiliary 1
Auxiliary 2
Fire Verification
Cross-Zone
Priority
Arming
E. Communication
1. The system shall be capable of signaling to one remote monitoring station receivers, three telephone
numbers of 20 digits each using two separate switched telephone network lines such that if two
unsuccessful attempts are made on the first line to the first number, the system shall make two
attempts on first line to the second number. If these two attempts are unsuccessful, the system shall
make two further attempts on the first line of the first number. After the tenth unsuccessful attempt,
dialing shall stop and the alphanumeric keypad shall display trouble. Should another event occur that
requires a report to be transmitted, the dialing process shall be repeated. The system shall have a
programmable option to dial a second set of telephone numbers after the first ten attempts usin g the
same sequence.
2. The system shall be capable of supporting Network communication with digital dialer with cellular
communication backup.
F. NAC Circuit Configuration
1. The system shall be capable of additional Class B NAC circuits utilizing the Model 867 Notification
Module. Each module shall be controlled and supervised via the SLC loop and monitor for short
circuits, open circuits, and ground faults. The NAC circuits shall monitor for external NAC trouble
conditions.
2. The system shall be capable of providing Class A NAC circuits utilizing the Model 865 Notification
Module. Each module shall monitor for short circuits, open circuits, and ground faults. The NAC
circuits shall monitor for external NAC trouble conditions and have a manual bell silence switch.
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2.03 FIRE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
A. FACP Standards
1. The Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) system shall be listed as a Power Limited Device and be listed
under the standards below. Each system shall be supplied with complete details on all installation
criteria necessary to meet all of the listings.
Fire Listings
UL 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling
Systems
UL 985 Household Fire Warning
Additional Listing
NFPA 70 National Electric Code (NEC)
Related Listing
California State Fire Marshal
U.S. Government Standards
Meets DCID 6/9
Meets DoD/NIST SCIF Standards
B. Keypads
1. The system shall include a menu selected "SENSOR RESET" option. This option, without disarming
and re-arming the fire system, with use of any pass code, shall reset smoke detectors after they have
been tripped.
C. Zone Configuration
1. The FACP system shall have a minimum of two (2) Class B ungrounded 2 -wire smoke detector zones
available from the control panel.
2. The system shall be capable of providing a maximum of 96 independent, 2 -wire, and 12 VDC
powered zones to power smoke detectors.
2.04 BURGLARY CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
A. Burglary Standards
1. The Burglary system shall be listed as a Power Limited Device and be listed under the standards in
the table below. Each system shall be supplied with complete details on all installation criteria
necessary to meet all of the listings.
Burglary Listings
UL 365 Police Connect Burglar
UL 609 Local Burglar
UL 1023 Household Burglar Alarm System Units
UL 1076 Proprietary Burglar
UL 1610 Central Station Burglar Alarm Units
UL 1635 Digital Burglar Alarm Communicator System
Units
Additional Listings
NFPA 72 Local Protective Signaling
NFPA 72 Remote Station Protective Signaling
NFPA 72 Proprietary Protective Signaling
U.S. Government Standards
Meets DCID 6/9
Meets DoD/NIST SCIF Standards
B. Area System
1. The system user shall be capable of selectively arming and disarming any one or more of 8 areas
within the intrusion detection system based on the user PIN code and/or keypad used. Each of the 96
zones shall be able to be assigned to any of the 8 available areas. The system shall be capable of
having up to a sixteen (16) character length name programmed for each area.
2. The system user shall be capable of assigning an opening and closing schedule to all areas or to each
of the 8 areas separately. Each area shall be able to arm or disarm automatically by a sche dule. The
system shall have the capacity for common areas that automatically disarm when any other area
disarms and that automatically arm when all others areas arm.
C. Zones
1. The system shall have a minimum of four (4) grounded burglary zones available fr om the control
panel.
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2.05 COMPILED DETECTION EQUIPMENT LISTING
A. Hard-Wired
1. Hard-wired detection equipment shall communicate to the system by way of the control panel loop
expansion bus or zone expander modules. The equipment shall meet or exceed features offered in the
following products:
Motion Detector – PIR - Crow MH-10
Motion Detector – Dual Technology - Crow “Genious”.
Glass Break Detector – Intellisense FG 730/715
Door Contact – Concealed applications – Sentrol 1078T/78CT
Power Supplies - Altronix - AL400 ULX
Door Contact – Surface Mount - Sentrol 1045T
Zone Expansion Module - GEM - EZM8
Other product types shall connect directly to zone expansion modules or panel:
Manual Fire Alarms – Fire-Lite. ProvidProvide lift cover guard with alarm in areas accessible to
the public BG-12 Series (dual action)
Smoke Detectors – System Sensor i3 Series
Duct Smoke Detectors – System Sensor DH 100A CDC
Non-Addressable - DMP Models 521B, 850S, 850D
B. Notification Devices
1. Notification equipment shall be control panel activated by way of the supervised bell output module.
The equipment shall meet or exceed features offered in the following products:
Horns - System Sensor MPI-38
Strobe – system Sensor 51224MC
Horn Strobe – System Sensor P1224MC
2.06 TESTS AND GUARANTEE
A. Before this installation shall be considered complete and acceptable to the awarding authorities, a
complete test on the system shall be performed at Owner/End User instructional meeting as follows:
1. The Subcontractor's Job Foreman, and Vendor, in the presence of a representative of the equipment
manufacturer, the Construction Representative, End User and the Fire Department shall operate each
alarm initiating device and verify zone annunciation, test all audible and visual signaling devices and
auxiliary control functions of the control panel. Each circuit shall be opened at its most remote point
to check for correctness of the supervisory circuitry. When the above test has been completed to the
satisfaction of the manufacturer's representative, the Subcontractor's Job Foreman, Owner and the Fire
Department, a letter witnessed and co-signed by all attesting to the completion of this testing shall be
prepared by the Subcontractor and shall be forwarded to the Construction Representative and the local
Fire Department.
2. Obtain all final approvals from the authority having jurisdiction and turn over to the owner.
B. Upon completion of the installation, the Subcontractor shall forward to the Construction Repr esentative, a
signed written statement substantially in the form as follows:
1. "The undersigned having been engaged as Subcontractor of Owner and/or Owner’s Vendor, confirms
that the fire alarm system equipment was installed and connected in accordance with the Contract
Specifications, State and Local Codes and Regulations and in accordance with wiring diagrams,
instructions and directions provided to us by the equipment manufacturer."
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
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A. The Subcontractor shall furnish and install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions all wiring,
conduit, metallic raceway and outlet boxes required for installation of a complete system as described
herein and shown on the plans. Manufacturer's line drawings shall be set up for a specific store .
B. All fire alarm wiring shall be routed as indicated on the drawings. The sizes of the different wires within
the building shall be No. 12 or 14 gauge, solid conductors unless otherwise noted on the plans, and shall
be tagged at all junction points and shall test free from grounds or crosses between conductors. Color
coding shall be per state Fire Code and manufacturers requirements. All boxes and fittings shall be
painted red. Type FPC plenum rated fire alarm cable with red color co ded jacket may be installed without
conduit as noted on the drawings.
C. The wiring system shall be carried through all equipment. No pigtail-type (tee) connections shall be
allowed. Final connections between control equipment and the wiring system shall be made under direct
supervision of representative of the equipment manufacturer.
D. Permits: Obtain permit from local authorities prior to starting installation and pay all charges required.
E. The Subcontractor's Job Foreman and Vendor shall be present for the End User's instructional meeting, to
instruct store personnel in systems operation as well as being present on opening day.
F. All wall mounted fire alarm devices shall be provided with a back box and 3/4" conduit stubbed up to
structure height.
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