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HomeMy WebLinkAbout28 31 00.docMATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 28 31 00 - CARMEL CITY CENTER Date 03.26.12 ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM MATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 SECTION 28 31 00 – ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. The work described in this section includes the furnishing of all materials, equipment, labor, service and the performing of all operations necessary for the installation of an addressable fire detection system, complete and in operating condition. B. Preparatory work required to accommodate installation shall be furnished and installed under contract for electrical work. C. The balance of the work shall be provided by the contractor for this section, and the entire responsibility of the system shall be the responsibility of the contractor of this section. 1.2 SCOPE A. The work covered by this section ooof the specifications includes the furnishings, equipment, materials, and performance of all operations associated with the installation of an addressable micro-processored fire alarm system. B. The complete installation shall conform to the applicable sections of NFPA 72A, 72B, 72C, 72D Local Code Requirements and National Electrical Code with particular attention to Article 760. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Each and all items of the fire alarm system shall be listed as a product of a SINGLE fire alarm manufacturer under appropriate category by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and shall bear the UL label. All control equipment shall be listed under UL category UOJZ as a single control unit. Partial listings shall NOT be acceptable. B. All control equipment must have transient protection to comply with UL896 requirements. C. In addition to the UL-UOJZ requirements mentioned above, the system, controls shall be UL listed for Power Limited Applications and all circuits must be marked in accordance with NEC Article 760-23. PART 2 - EXECUTION 2.1 GENERAL A. All wiring will be EMT conduit. Wire shall run concealed in walls or above ceilings and shall be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s wiring diagrams and when complete, shall test free from opens, shorts and grounds and be in proper operating condition. MATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 28 31 00 - CARMEL CITY CENTER Date 03.26.12 ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM MATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 B. All of the actual wiring is not shown as this may vary between acceptable suppliers. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain this information from the acceptable suppliers and include cost of same in his bid. C. No wiring other than that directly associated with fire alarm detection, alarm or auxiliary fire protection functions shall be permitted in the fire alarm conduits. Wiring splices are to be avoided wherever possible, but if needed they must be made only in junction boxes and shall be crimp connected. Transposing or changing color coding of wires is not permitted. Wire nut-type connections are not acceptable. All conductors in conduit containing more than one wire shall be labeled on each end with “E-Z markers” or equivalent. Conductors in cabinets shall be carefully formed and harnessed so that each drops off directly opposite to its terminal. Cabinet terminals shall be numbered and coded. All controls, function switches, etc. shall be clearly labeled on all equipment panels. All wiring shall be checked and tested to insure that there are no grounds, opens or shorts. D. Contractor shall show evidence of having successfully completed at least three similar projects. Installation shall be performed by or under the supervision of factory authorized distributor. E. Preparatory work required to accommodate installation(i.e. conduit, junction and pull boxes, outlet boxes, brackets and all conduit fittings and accessories, including power outlets as required) shall be furnished and installed under this contract. F. It shall be the responsibility of Division 26 contractor to wire and connect the water flow, the valve supervisory switches as required by the Fire Marshal and by the existing conditions. 2.2 GUARANTEE A. Contractor shall guarantee all labor, material, equipment and wiring to be free of mechanical and electrical defects for a period of two (2) years from the date of completion of the installation. Manufacturer shall furnish, gratis to Owner, a two year contract effective from the date of acceptance for maintenance and inspection service of manufacturer’s equipment. There shall be a minimum of (1) one inspection during contract year. Test and record all devices per manufacturer’s requirements every 12 months whichever is least, This contract for preventive maintenance will be made renewable to Owner after gratis years for standard fee. B. Contractor shall maintain adequate supply of spare parts and full time service facility with factory trained service technicians and shall guarantee that replacement parts will be avaible24 hours after notification. C. Upon completion of installation and after satisfactory testing of system by Contractor in presence of equipment supplier, Contractor shall test the system in presence of Engineer and Owner’s Representative. MATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 28 31 00 - CARMEL CITY CENTER Date 03.26.12 ADDRESSABLE FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM MATT THE MILLER’S; CARMEL CITY CENTER; SUITE 101 END OF SECTION 28 31 00