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SECTION 21 00 00 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to the Work of this Division.
B. Thoroughly study all Drawings and Specifications before submitting bids.
C. Drawings and Specifications are to be considered as supplementing each other. Work specified
but not shown or shown but not specified shall be performed or furnished as though mentioned
in both Specifications and Drawings.
1.2 SECTION REQUIREMENTS
A. This Section includes:
1. Common work results for fire suppression.
2. Water-based fire -suppression systems.
3. Pay for cost of all cutting and patching required for installation of fire -suppression work.
4 Obtain necessary permits and inspections and pay all fees.
1.3 CODES AND STANDARDS
A. Design shall comply with the requirements of the latest recognized edition of the following
codes and standards:
1. All applicable New York State codes.
2. Factory Mutual Globe (FM).
3. All applicable NEPA standards.
4. Cornell University standards.
B. In the event of an overlap or conflict between the requirements of the codes (NEPA and FM),
laws and ordinances, and this standard, then negotiations involving FM, the AEU and EH&S
shall bring resolution to the dispute.
C. Contractor shall provide copies of Shop Drawings and hydraulic calculations where applicable
to the following for approval. Contractor shall not commence with construction until all parties
listed below have given their approval.
1. Ithaca Fire Department.
2. Cornell Environmental Health & Safety.
3. FM Global.
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1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Common Work Results for Fire Suppression:
1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. All products shall meet UL listing
requirements and be FM -approved.
B. Water -Based Fire -Suppression Systems
1. Product Data for sprinklers.
2. Submit sprinkler system drawings identified as "working plans" according to NFPA 13.
Submit required number of sets to authorities having jurisdiction for review, comment,
and approval.
3. Submit test reports and certificates as described in NFPA 13.
C. Coordination Drawings:
1. Before construction work commences, subcontractors for all trades shall submit
coordination drawings in the form of reproducible transparencies drawn at not less than
1/4" = 1' in scale. Such drawings will be required throughout all areas for all trades.
These drawings shall show resolutions of trade conflicts in congested areas. All utilities,
wiring, etc., shall be dimensioned from column centerlines.
2. Coordination drawings are intended for the respective Contractor's use during
construction and shall not be construed as replacing any Shop Drawings or Record
Drawings required elsewhere in these Contract Documents. Generally, drawing details
and sections are required only at places of conflict among trades. The drawings may be
done on an area basis so as not to delay the overall project.
3. Submit coordinated drawings for review as Shop Drawings. The Owner's
Representative's review of coordination drawings shall not relieve this Division from the
responsibility for coordinating their work with the work of other trades nor shall it
authorize any extra cost, omission, or deviation from the requirements of the Contract
Documents. Any costs arising from en -ors or omissions in the coordination process shall
be borne by this Division.
D. Record Drawings: Maintain a set of prints of the Contract Drawings as record Drawings. Mark
to show actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally.
1. , Identify and date each record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD
DRAWING" in a prominent location.
E. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit 3 copies of manual. Organize data into three-ring
binders with identification on front and spine of each binder, and envelopes for folded drawings.
Include the following:
1. Copy of all Shop Drawings.
2. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance documentation.
3. Maintenance and service schedules.
4. List of local service organizations and telephone numbers.
5. Copies of warranties.
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F. As -Built Drawings:
1. Prior to Project closeout, submit Owner's Representative one set of Drawings of "as -
built" electrical systems.
a. Clearly indicate where installation substantially varies from Contract Documents.
2. As part of as -built document submission to Owner, submit electronic copies of the final
record drawings in PDF format. Organize into separate electronic files that correspond to
each sheet of the Contract Drawings. Name each file with the sheet identification:
a. Electronic Media: Provide CD -R. Identify as follows:
1) Project name.
2) Date.
3) Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."
4) Name of Architect.
5) Name of Contractor.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. General: Install Work in accordance with all local, state, and national codes that apply to scope
of work,
B. Conflict Requirements: Any conflicts between the requirements of the Specifications and
Drawings, or between Specifications or Drawings and applicable codes or regulations, shall be
referred to the Architect and/or Engineer for resolution before proceeding with the affected
portion of the work. If a resolution is not obtained, assume the most costly to apply.
1.6 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
A. Keep the Project site free from an accumulation of waste material caused by this Division's
work. Cleanup shall occur on a daily basis as a minimum.
1.7 GUARANTEE
A. Guarantee workmanship, materials, and performance of the fire -suppression systems for a one-
year period after final acceptance date, unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents,
1.8 ALTERNATES
A. Refer to Division 01 Specifications.
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1.9 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS
A. Equipment and materials famished shall be new and, where used for similar purposes; of the
same manufacturer.
B. Refer to Division 01 Specifications.
C. Where the term "provide" is indicated, it shall have the same meaning as "furnish and install."
All material listed shall be furnished and installed unless specifically noted to the contrary.
D. Where "or approved equal" is indicated, obtain approval for item from the Engineer, through the
Architect, prior to purchase.
E. Where a single or limited list of manufacturers without the phrase "or approved equal" or "or
equal" is indicated, no substitutions are permitted.
F. Wherever subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for
product selection:
1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the manufacturers specified.
2. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the
manufacturers specified.
3. Basis -of -Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide the product
listed or a comparable product by one of the listed manufacturers.
G. Where the term "comparable product" or "or approved equal" is indicated, it shall mean a
product that is demonstrated and approved through submittal process, or where indicated as a
product substitution, to have the indicated qualities related to type, function, dimension, in-
service performance, physical properties, appearance, and other characteristics that equal or
exceed those of specified product.
H. Ensure products and alternate products conform to the Drawings and Specifications with regard
to space requirements, performance, capacity, configuration, accessories, and materials of
construction. Bear responsibility for and cost of changes made necessary by the use of products
other than those of the basis -of -design product or named manufacturers. Justification for
acceptance or rejection of alternate products and manufacturers will not be demonstrated by the
Architect/Engineer.
I. The Contract is based on equipment or materials specified herein, shown on Drawings, and as
authorized by addendum.
J. Product Substitutions: As described in Division 01 Specifications.
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1.10 EXECUTION
A. Examination of Premises and Existing Conditions:
1. Examine all existing conditions affecting compliance with Drawings and Specifications
by visiting site.
2. Ascertain access to site, available storage, and delivery facilities.
3. Verify all governing dimensions at site.
4. Inspect all adjacent work.
5. Verify the location and sizes of existing piping.
6. No consideration shall be given for alleged misunderstandings. Proceeding with the
work indicates acceptance of existing conditions.
B. Demolition:
1. Disconnect and remove abandoned piping, valves, sprinklers, supports, etc.
2. Patch abandoned openings, and maintain fire -resistance rating of wall and floors. Finish
shall match existing surface.
3. Replace or repair any existing fire protection systems that are disturbed during work of
this Project.
C. Protection of Openings and Equipment:
1. Protect equipment which is factory -finished using Kraft paper, cardboard, canvas,
reinforced polyethylene, etc. Clean and repaint damaged factory finish, matching the
original equipment finish.
2. Protect all equipment openings during construction with temporary plugs and caps.
3. Adequately protect existing flooring material, door frames, stairs, wall, etc., during
construction. Use any combination of materials, such as plywood, polyethylene sheeting,
framing lumber, etc., so that existing finishes are protected. Repair damage to existing
finishes that were not completely protected. •
D. Roughing:
1. Fire -suppression equipment shall be located generally as shown on Drawings; however,
check actual field conditions to determine exact locations and avoid interference with
other trades. Deviations from the Drawings proposed by this Division must be reviewed
by the Owner's Representative before the changes are made. Work improperly installed
due to lack of construction verification shall be corrected at the expense of this Division.
2. Before roughing for equipment furnished by others, obtain approved roughing drawings
and exact location for each piece of equipment.
3. Unless otherwise detailed or specified:
a. All services shall be concealed in wall, above ceilings, etc.
b. Work shall be exposed only where approved by the Architect.
c. Notify Owner's Representative if work cannot be concealed as intended.
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1.11 ASBESTOS HAZARD
A. Where asbestos material is suspected in the work area, advise Owner's Representative.
B. The Owner will arrange for testing and rernoval if required.
C. After abatement, proceed with Contract work.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
A. Sleeves:
1. Galvanized -Steel Sheet: 0.0239 -inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded
longitudinal joint.
B. Escutcheons and Floor Plates:
1. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to
closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that
completely covers opening.
2. One -Piece, Stamped -Steel Type: With set screw or spring clips and chrome -plated finish.
3. Split -Plate, Stamped -Steel Type: With chrome -plated finish, concealed or exposed -rivet
hinge, and spring -clip fasteners.
2.2 WATER-BASED FIRE -SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
A. Performance Requirements:
1. Design. and Installation Approval: Acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
2. Comply with NFPA 13 and NEPA 70.
3. UL -listed and -labeled and FM -approved pipe and fittings.
B. Pipe and Fittings:
1. Steel Pipe: Schedule 40, black steel, meeting ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or
ASTM A 795.
2. Cast -Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 250, standard pattern.
3. Provide hangers, supports, and seismic restraints with UL listing and FM approval for
fire -protection systems.
C. Sprinklers:
1. Automatic Sprinklers: With heat -responsive element complying with the following:
a. UL 199, for applications except residential.
b. UL 1767, for early -suppression, fast -response applications.
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2. Sprinkler Types and Categories: Nominal 1/2 -inch orifice for "Light" temperature
classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by application.
3. Sprinkler types include the following:
a. Semi -recessed, pendent sprinklers.
4. Sprinkler Finishes: White enamel.
5. Sprinkler Escutcheons: White enamel steel, one piece, fiat; with finish to match
sprinklers.
6. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished steel cabinet and hinged cover, with space for minimum of
six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench, suitable for wall mounting. Include number of
sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and one wrench for sprinklers. Include separate cabinet
with sprinklers and wrench for each style sprinkler on Project.
7. Flexible, braided hose and sprinkler head assembly, UL -listed, FM -approved.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION
A. General Piping Installations:
1. Install piping free of sags and bends.
2. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.
3. Sleeves:
a. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in partitions and walls.
4. Escutcheons and Floor Plates:
a. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls and ceilings.
b. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe and tube, with OD that
completely covers opening.
5. Install unions at final connection to each piece of equipment.
3.2 WATER-BASED FIRE -SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
A. Piping Installation:
1. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler piping, complete with shutoff valve.
B. Sprinkler Schedule:
1. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: Semi -recessed sprinklers as called for on Drawings.
2. Sprinkler Finishes: White enamel in finished and unfinished spaces. Provide
escutcheons in finished spaces.
3. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of ceiling panels.
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C. Piping Schedule:
1. Use Schedule 40, black, steel pipe with threaded joints.
D. Testing:
1. Thoroughly flush, test, and inspect existing and new sprinkler piping systems affected by
this construction according to NFPA 13.
E. Clean of Existing Piping:
1. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.
2. Remove and replace all sprinklers having any paint on them that is other than the factory
finish.
3. PIP System Cleaning:
a. Clean all pipe lines or sections of lines and connected equipment in new or
modified systems and/or flush free of all pipe line debris loosened or introduced as
a result of this Contract. This shall include removing all debris that has settled or
collected at low points, in equipment, etc. Test equipment used for piping tests
may be used to circulate cleaning liquids.
b. Clean and disinfect sprinkler distribution piping as follows:
1) Purge new and reused distribution piping systems and parts of existing
systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired before use.
2) Flush piping system with clean, potable water until dirty water does not
appear at points of outlet.
3) Fill system with water/tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) solution containing at
least 1 gallon TSP liquid per 1000 gallon of system volume, isolate and
allow to stand for 24 hours.
4) Drain system of previous solution to sanitary sewer.
5) Flush system with clean, potable water until no TSP remains in water
coming from system.
6) Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction.
Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of
contamination.
7) Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.
c. Each system will have a corrosion coupon and test port rack (1" stub with valve
and cap) installed at the alarm valve. The corrosion coupons shall be obtained from
the FM Pipe Shop Water Treatment Lab so the water quality and corrosion data
can be properly recorded and monitored by Cornell over time as part of ongoing
routine maintenance.
d. In existing systems that are currently chemically treated for MIC: after
modifications or additions to existing systems have been applied, make-up water
for said systems needs to also be chemically treated. Information on the types of
chemicals and specific concentrations shall be obtained from the FM Pipe Shop
Water Treatment Lab by the Contractor.
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SECTION 233713 - DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION REQUIREMENTS
A. Submittals:
1. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 OUTLETS AND INLETS
A. Diffusers Type SA:
1. Basis -of -Design Product: Titus #TDC or a comparable product of one of the following:
a. A -J Manufacturing Co., Inc.
b. Anemostat Products; a Mestek company.
c. Carnes.
d. METALAIRE, Inc.
e. Nailor Industries Inc.
f. Price hadustries.
g. Titus.
h. Tuttle & Bailey.
2. Material: Steel.
3. Finish: Baked enamel, white.
4. Mounting: T -bar.
5. Minimum NC: 15.
B. Ceiling Grilles Type RA:
1. Basis -of -Design Product: Titus #8F or a comparable product of one of the following:
a. A -J Manufacturing Co., Inc.
b. Anemostat Products; a Mestek company.
c. Carnes_
d. Dayus Register & Grille Inc.
e. Hart & Cooley Inc.
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f. Krueger.
g. METALAIRE, Inc.
h. Nailor Industries Inc.
i. Price Industries.
j. Titus.
k. Tuttle & Bailey.
2. Material: Aluminum.
3. Finish: Baked enamel, white.
4. Mounting: Lay in.
5. Minimum NC: 15.
6. Face Arrangement: Perforated; 51 percent free area.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install diffusers and grilles level and plumb.
B. Ceiling -Mounted Outlets and Inlets: Drawings indicate general arrangement of ducts, fittings,
and accessories. Make final locations where indicated, as much as practical. For unitsinstalled
in lay -in ceiling panels, locate units in the center of panel unless otherwise indicated. Where
architectural features or other items conflict with installation, notify Architect for a
determination of final location.
C. After installation, adjust diffusers and grilles to air patterns indicated, or as directed_
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SECTION 261000 - ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SCOPE
A. The following are specifically included without limiting the generality implied by these
Specifications and Contract Drawings:
1. Raceway and boxes.
2. Support, anchorage, and attachment components.
3. Wire and cable.
4. Wiring devices and wall plates.
5. Miscellaneous equipment.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit Product Data for the following items. Submit in indexed brochures; do not combine with
submittals for other Sections of Specifications.
1. Raceway and boxes.
2. Support, anchorage, and attachment components.
3. Wire and cable.
4. Wiring devices and wall plates.
S. Miscellaneous equipment.
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Electrical components, devices, and accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NEPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
B. Comply with NEPA 70.
C. Comply with NECA 1.
PART 2- PRODUCTS
2.1 RACEWAYS AND BOXES
A. Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT):
1. General: Minimum size 112"; electrogalvanized steel.
2. ANSI 080.3 and UL 797
3. Manufacturers: Allied Tube, Republic Conduit, Wheatland Tube Company.
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B. Flexible Metal Conduit:
1. General: Minimum size 314"; galvanized steel.
2. Wet and damp locations: Outer liquidtight and dusttight jacket required in locations where
excessive moisture exists.
3. Manufacturers: Allied, O -Z Gedney, American FIexible Conduit.
C. Fittings:
1. EMT Couplings and Box Connectors:
a. General usage: Galvanized steel, setscrew type, with insulated throat. Die cast is
not allowed.
b. Wet and daiup locations: Raintight and concrete -tight, compression type with steel
compression nut, with insulated throat,
2. Flexible -steel Conduit Connectors:
a. General: Galvanized steel, setscrew lock or screw-in type, with insulated throat, UL -
approved as grounding type.
b. Wet and damp locations: Suitable terminal fittings approved for use with liquidtight
flexible conduit.
3. Manufacturers: Arlington Industries, Inc.; Raco; O -Z Gedney.
D. Outlet Boxes:
1. Interior Wall/Ceiling:
a. Galvanized sheet steel for exposed and opened ceilings.
b. Galvanized sheet steel for recessed wall, equipped with appropriate plaster rings.
c. Covers:
1) As required by device or equipment mounted on box.
2) Blank covers for boxes with no device or equipment mounted on box.
d. Manufacturers: Appleton, Steel City, Raco.
E. Pull and Junction Boxes:
1. Galvanized sheet steel.
2. Covers:
a. Flat; attach with a minimum of four screws.
b. Galvanized steel to match box.
3. Manufacturers: Same as outlet boxes.
F. Sleeves:
I. Steel pipe sleeves: ASTM. A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel,
plain ends.
2. Sleeve seals: Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space
between sleeve and raceway or cable.
a. Sealing elements: EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit.
Include type and number required for material and size of raceway or cable.
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b. Pressure plates: Carbon steel. Include two for each sealing element.
c. Connecting bolts and nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure
plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.
d. Manufacturers: Advance Products & Systems, Inc.; Calpico, Inc.; Metraflex Co.
3. Fire -Rated Wireway for Cabling:
a. Cables passing through fire -rated floors or walls shall pass through a fire -rated
wiring pathway that contains an intumescent insert material that adjusts
automatically to cable additions or subtractions.
b. Pathway shall have an F rating equal to the rating of the barrier in which the pathway
is installed.
c. Pathway shall be capable of allowing a 0% to 100% visual fill of cables.
d. Pathway shall be of a sufficient size to accommodate the quantity and size of
electrical wires and data cables required.
e. Pathway to be provided with steel wall plates, allowing for single or multiple devices
to be ganged together.
f. Basis -of -Design Product: Specified Technologies, Inc. "EZ -PATH Fire Rated
Pathway" or approved equal.
G. Surface Raceways
I. Basis -of -Design Product: Provide Wirernold #SOOBC WH series or comparable product by
one of the following:
a. Panduit.
b. Hubbell.
2. Two -section raceway consisting of base and snap -on covers.
3. Size: 1-5/16 inches high, 7/16 inches deep, length as required for complete installation as
noted on Contract Drawings.
4. Finish: White.
5. Fittings: Provide as required for complete installations noted on Contract Drawings.
2.2 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS
A. Rated strength: Adequate in tension, shear, and pullout force to resist maximum loads calculated
or imposed under this Project.
B. Steel slotted support systems: Comply with MFMA-3, factory -fabricated components for field
assembly.
1. Finishes:
a. Metallic coatings: Hot -dipped galvanized after fabrication and applied according to
MFMA-3.
b. Painted coatings: Manufacturer's standard painted coating applied according to
MFMA-3.
2. Channel dimensions: Selected for structural loading.
C. Raceway and cable supports: As described in NECA I.
D. Conduit and cable support devices: Steel hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for
types and sizes of raceway or cable to be supported.
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E. Mounting, anchoring, and attachment components: Items for fastening electrical items or their
supports to building surfaces include the following:
1. Hanger rods: Threaded steel.
F. Manufacturers: Allied Support Systems, Cooper B -Line, Unistrut.
2.3 WIRE AND CABLE
A. Available Manufacturer/Available Products: Provide as indicated below or as approved through
the submittal process.
B. Building Wire:
1. Conductor: Annealed, commercial -grade, 98% conductivity copper based on International
Annealed Copper Standard; stranded for #12 and larger; #12 AWG minimum unless noted
otherwise.
2. Insulation and usage: UL Type THHN/THWN, 600 volts, for all locations unless
otherwise indicated on Contract Drawings or specified below.
3. Available Manufacturers: American Insulated Wire, Essex, General Cable, Southwire,
C. Fixture Wire:
1. Conductor: Annealed, 98% conductivity copper; #12 AWG.
2. Insulation and Usage:
a. UL Type AF or THHN.
b. Tap off branch -circuit wiring to recessed HID/incandescent lighting fixture.
c. In dry locations only.
3. Manufacturer: American Insulated Wire, Essex, General Cable, Southwire.
D. Control Wire:
1. Conductor: Annealed, 98% conductivity, stranded copper; #14 AWG.
2. Insulation: UL Type THHN, 600 volts,
3. Available Manufacturers: American Insulated Wire, Essex, General Cable, Southwire.
E. Splices and Terminations:
I. Splices:
a. No.10 AWG and smaller: Buchanan Splice Caps, Ideal Wire Nuts, 3M Scotchlok
#2.
b. No. 8 AWG and larger: Compression type; Burndy "KS."
2. Terminations:
a. Solid copper: Bare conductor under mechanical lugs.
b. Stranded copper: Conductor direct where device or equipment has compression type
lugs. Use fork- or loop -type insulated terminations where equipment or device has
screw terminations.
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F. Insulations:
1. Molded composition caps: Burndy.
2. Electrical tape: Scotch #33.
2.4 WIRING DEVICES
A. Where Basis -of -Design Product is indicated below, provide named product or approved equal by
one of the following Cooper (Arrow -Hart), Hubbell, P&S, or Leviton.
1. Provide one manufacturer for each category, for entire Project.
B. General: Color for switches and receptacles and faceplates shall be light almond for all areas.
C. Local Switches—General:
1. Ac type, slow make, slow break, 20 Amp, 120-277 volts, toggle operation, UL/Fed. Spec.
2. Pole as indicated on Contract Drawings.
3. Basis -of -Design Product: P&S #PT20AC1 series.
D. Occupancy Sensors:
1. Type I: Wall Switch -Mounted:
a. Passive infrared; 120/277 V; 1200 -watt switching capacity; 180° coverage; capable
of controlling fluorescent, electronic ballasts; effective coverage up to 900 sq. ft.;
finish shall be same as local switches.
b. Basis -of -Design Product: The Watt Stopper Inc. #WS series.
E. Receptacles—General Usage:
1. General Requirements:
a. Duplex, 2 -pole, 3 -wire grounding.
b. 20 Amp, 125 volts, 60 Hz.
c. NEMA configuration: 5-20R.
d. Parallel -blade, double -wipe contacts; NEMA grounding slot.
e. UL -listed and meeting Federal Specification WC596.
2. Standard:
a. Quick -connect "plugtail" type.
b. Basis -of -Design Product: P&S #PT5362 series.
3. Ground -Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs):
a. Specification grade, feed through
b. Trip level: 4 to 6 mA; trip time: .025 second nominal.
c. Basis -of -Design Product: P&S #PT2095 series:
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F. Wall Plates:
1. Interior for Recessed Outlet Boxes:
a. General—Nylon:
1) Impact -resistant nylon; standard size for general use, jumbo for locations
where needed for coverage.
2) Single multigang plate for multiple devices at one location.
3) Finish: Smooth; same color as device.
4) Manufacturer: Same as devices.
Interior for Surface Steel Outlet Boxes:
a. Galvanized sheet steel; rounded edges.
b. Single multigang plate for multiple devices at one location.
c. Manufacturer: Appleton, General Electric, Pyle National, Steel City, Universal.
2.5 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A. Firestopping:
1. Firestopping putty shall be asbestos -free, 100% intumescent material, capable of
maintaining an effective flame and gas barrier in compliance with the following
requirements:
a. Code approvals: BOCA, ICBO, SSBC, NFPA 101, and NFPA 70.
b. Flame spread: 25 or less, ASTM E 84.
c. Flame -resistance and hose stream tests: Rated "F" and "T" in accordance with
ASTM 814 or UL 1479.
2. Manufacturer: HILTI; no substitutions.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 RACEWAYS AND BOXES
A. Conduit Usage:
1, Electrical metallic tubing: For all concealed interior dry locations except where flexible
steel conduit is required.
2. Flexible Metal Conduit:
a. Not over 6' in length.
b. For connection to motors, 30" maximum length.
c. For connections to equipment mounted on vibrating supports.
3. Type "MC" cable and/or "AC" cable assemblies are not allowed.
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1. Conduit and Electrical Metallic Tubing:
a. General Requirements:
1) Concealed within walls, ceilings.
2) Conduit shall not be supported from ceiling support wires or ceiling T -bar.
3) Maintain 6" minimum clearance from heat sources.
4) Plug openings until wire is installed.
b. Field Modifications:
1) Cutting by hacksaw; ream.
2) Cut tapered threads into rigid steel conduits.
3) Bend without reduction in internal diameter.
c. Mounting:
1) Support from building construction, not boxes or other conduits or pipes.
2) Inserts, hangers, steel members, etc., shall be hot -dipped galvanized or
electrogalvanized finish.
3) Hanger rods shall be hot -dipped or electro -galvanized finish.
4) Provide additional structural supports required to accommodate hangers.
2. Wall Outlet Boxes:
a. . Where required for outlet facility.
b. Flush, recessed wherever possible except where specifically noted, surface -mounted.
c. Support securely from building construction, not from raceway, using same devices
as for conduit.
d. Seal all unused openings.
e. All boxes shall be accessible after completion of construction.
3. Pull and Junction Boxes:
a. Where indicated on Contract Drawings or required except none permitted in finished
rooms.
b. Must remain accessible. None allowed above ceilings unless ceiling is lay -in type.
c. Support securely from building construction, not from raceway, using same devices
as for conduit.
d. Seal all unused openings.
4. Sleeve Installation for Electrical Penetrations:
a. Electrical penetrations occur when raceways or cables penetrate concrete slabs,
concrete or masonry walls, or fire -rated floor and wall assemblies.
b. Concrete slabs and walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core -drilled holes or
formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of walls.
c. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved
opening.
d. Fire -rated assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire -rated floor and wall
assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated
during construction of wall.
e. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls.
f. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4" annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or
cable.
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g. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry.
h. Fire -rated -assembly penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions,
ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal
raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials.
i. Aboveground, exterior -wall penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and
mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1" annular clear space
between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.
3.2 ELECTRICAL SUPPORTS
A. Application:
1. Maximum support spacing and minimum hanger rod size for raceway: Space supports for
EMT as required by NFPA 70. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4" in diameter.
2. Multiple raceways or cables: Install trapeze -type supports fabricated with steel slotted
support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least 25% in future without
exceeding specified design load limits.
a. Secure raceways and cables to trapeze member with clamps approved for
application,
b. Secure raceways and cables to these supports with single bolt conduit clamps using
spring friction action for retention in support channel.
B. Support Installation:
1. Strength of support assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so
strength will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within specified loading
limits. Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of
supported components plus 200 lb.
2. Mounting and anchorage of surface -mounted equipment and components: Anchor and
fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural elements by the following
methods unless otherwise indicated by code:
a, To masonry: Approved toggle -type bolts on hollow masonry units and expansion
anchor fasteners on solid masonry units.
b. To steel: Beam clamps (MSS Type 19, 21, 23, 25, or 27) complying with MSS SP -
69.
c. To light steel: Sheet metal screws.
d. Items mounted on hollow walls and nonstructural building surfaces: Mount cabinets,
control enclosures, pull and junction boxes, and other devices on slotted -channel
racks attached to substrate.
3.3 INSTALLATION OF SURFACE RACEWAY
A. Install securely to ceiling or wall, parallel with wall and floor lines.
B. Use concealed fastening devices secured at maximum 2 -foot intervals.
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3.4 WIRE AND CABLE INSTALLATION
A. Wire:
1. In raceways.
2. Wire shall be run in continuous lengths, without splices except at an accessible box or
conduit fitting. Wire shall be kept on reels while being pulled and shall not be laid on the
ground.
3. All control -circuit conductors shall be tagged with identification numbers at each location,
such as, motor starters. All wires shall be labeled at both ends.
4. Install equipment grounding conductor for all circuits.
B. Circuiting:
1. Circuiting Arrangement:
a. Circuit arrangements indicated on Contract Drawings with regard to electrical
loading and design concept shall be followed completely.
b. Actual circuit routing and grouping of circuits in common conduit shall be at the
Contractor's option.
c. Each lighting circuit and each receptacle circuit shall have individual neutral
conductors.
2. Lighting Circuits:
a. Switching control: As indicated on Contract Drawings.
b. Circuiting: Approximately as indicated, minor variations permitted.
3. Receptacle Circuits:
a. Circuiting: Approximately as indicated, minor variations permitted.
4. Fire alarm systems: Cable, cable terminations, etc., necessary to provide for functions
specified.
5. Wiring Diagrams:
a. Obtain wiring diagrams, certified correct for the job, from respective contractors for
all equipment and systems furnished by them.
b. Install all work in accordance with certified wiring diagrams.
6. Update existing panelboard directories with nomenclature as directed by Owner. Include
copy of each directory in O&M manual.
3.5 WIRING DEVICES
A. Arrangement of devices: Unless otherwise indicated, mount flush, with long dimension vertical,
and with grounding terminal of receptacles on top. Group adjacent switches under single,
multigang wall plates.
B. Mounting heights: As indicated below unless specifically noted otherwise on Contract
Drawings.
1. Duplex wall outlets: 24" above finished floor to centerline.
2. Wall switch: 48" above finished floor to centerline.
3. Fire -alarm audio/visual device: 80" above finished floor to bottom.
4. Fire -alarm pull -station device: 48" above finished floor to centerline.
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C. The location of any device box may be changed a distance of 10' from starting location, before
device is actually installed, at no extra charge.
D. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque -
tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in
UL 486A and UL 486B.
E. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:
1. After installing wiring devices and after electrical circuitry has been energized, test for
proper polarity, ground continuity, and compliance with requirements.
2. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest as specified above.
3.6 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
A. Fire -barrier sealing: Provide at all conduit penetrations in fire walls. Install in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.
3.7 TESTING
A. Testing: Perform testing of equipment for proper operating after the installation has been
completed.
B. Panelboard Test:
I. Conduct test at each panelboard used for renovation work prior to request for final
acceptance. Test shall be made after equipment is completely installed.
2. Record during test:
a. Voltage at service and each panel.
b. Current on each leg of each panel.
3. Submit summary report to Engineer for review and final direction.
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SECTION 265100 - LIGHTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Interior lighting fixtures, lamps, and ballasts.
2. Lighting fixture supports.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. BF: Ballast factor.
B. CCT: Correlated color temperature,
C. CRI: Color -rendering index.
D. CU: Coefficient of utilization.
E. LER: Luminaire efficacy rating.
F. Lumen: Measured output of lamp and luminaire, or both.
G. Luminaire: Complete lighting fixture, including all components required for secure installation
and reliable operation.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of lighting fixture, arranged in order of fixture designation.
Include data on features, accessories, finishes, and the following:
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1. Physical description of lighting fixture including dimensions.
2. Ballast, including BF, manufacturer and model number_
3. Energy -efficiency data.
4. Life, output (lumens, CCT, and CRI), and energy -efficiency data for lamps.
5. Photometric data and adjustment factors based on laboratory tests, complying with
IESNA Lighting Measurements Testing & Calculation Guides, of each Iighting fixture
type. The adjustment factors shall be for lamps, ballasts, and accessories identical to
those indicated for the lighting fixture as applied in this Project.
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a. Manufacturer Certified Data: Photometric data shall be certified by a
manufacturer's laboratory with a current accreditation under the National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program for Energy Efficient Lighting Products.
B. Installation instructions.
C. Product Certificates: For each type of ballast for bi-level and dimmer -controlled fixtures.
D. Field quality -control reports.
E. Operation and Maintenance Data: For lighting equipment and fixtures to include in emergency,
operation, and maintenance manuals.
1. Provide a list of all lamp types used on Project; use ANSI and manufacturers' codes.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Luminaire Photometric Data Testing Laboratory Qualifications: Provided by manufacturers'
laboratories that are accredited under- the National Volunteer Laboratory Accreditation Program
for Energy Efficient Lighting Products.
B. 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.
C. Comply with NFPA 70.
1.6 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate layout and installation of lighting fixtures and suspension system with other
construction that penetrates ceilings or is supported by them, including HVAC equipment, fire -
suppression system, and partition assemblies.
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2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Lighting Fixtures:
I. Basis -of -Design Products: Provide as indicated on Drawings or approved equal.
B. Ballasts:
1. Ballasts for Linear Fluorescent Lamps:
a. Products:
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I) Universal "Accustart" Series 2.
2) Sylvania "Quicktronic Professional" series.
3) Advance "Mark V" series.
2. Ballasts for Compact Fluorescent Lamps:
a. Basis -of -Design Product: Provide Universal "Triad" series or approved equal by
one of the following:
1) Sylvania.
2) Advance,
2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING FIXTURES AND COMPONENTS
A. Recessed Fixtures: Comply with NEMA LE 4 for ceiling compatibility for recessed fixtures.
B. Fluorescent Fixtures: Comply with UL 1598. Where LER is specified, test according to
NEMA LE 5 and NEMA LE 5A as applicable.
C. Metal Parts: Free of burrs and sharp corners and edges.
D. Sheet Metal Components: Steel unless otherwise indicated. Fonn and support to prevent
warping and sagging.
E. Doors, Frames, and Other Internal Access: Smooth operating, free of light leakage under
operating conditions, and designed to permit relamping without use of tools. Designed to
prevent doors, frames, lenses, diffusers, and other components from falling accidentally during
relamping and when secured in operating position.
F. Diffusers and Lenses:
1. Acrylic Lighting Diffusers: 100 percent virgin acrylic plastic. High resistance to
yellowing and other changes due to aging, exposure to heat, and UV radiation.
a. Thickness: At least 0.156 inch minimum unless otherwise indicated.
b. UV stabilized.
2, Glass: Annealed crystal glass unless otherwise indicated.
G. Lenses and Refractors Gaskets: use heat- and aging -resistant resilient gaskets to seal and
cushion lenses and refractors in luminaire doors.
H. Luminaire Finish: Manufacturer's standard paint applied to factory -assembled and tested
luminaire before shipping.
I. Factory -Applied Finish for Steel Luminaires: Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual
for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating
finishes.
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1. Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces to comply with SSPC-SP 1, "Solvent Cleaning," to
remove dirt, oil, grease, and other contaminants that could impair paint bond. Grind
welds and polish surfaces to a smooth, even finish. Remove mill scale and rust, if
present, from uncoated steel, complying with SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1, "White Metal
Blast Cleaning," or SSPC-SP 8, "Pickling."
2. Exterior Surfaces: Manufacturer's standard finish consisting of one or more coats of
primer and two finish coats of high -gloss, high -build polyurethane enamel.
a. Color: As selected by Architect fi-om manufacturer's full range.
J. Factory -Applied Finish for Aluminum Luminaires: Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes
Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and
designating finishes.
1. Finish designations prefixed by AA comply with the system established by the
Aluminum Association for designating aluminum finishes.
2. Natural Satin Finish: Provide fine, directional, medium satin polish (AA -M32); buff
complying with AA -M20; and seal aluminum surfaces with clear, hard -coat wax.
3. Class I, Clear Anodic Finish: AA-M32C22A41 (Mechanical Finish: medium satin;
Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I, clear
coating 0.018 mm or thicker) complying with AAMA 611.
4. Class I, Color Anodic Finish: AA-M32C22A42/A44 (Mechanical Finish: medium satin;
Chemical Finish: etched, medium matte; Anodic Coating: Architectural Class I,
integrally colored or electrolytically deposited color coating 0.018 mm or thicker)
complying with AAMA 611.
a. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.
K. Factory -Applied Labels: Comply with UL 1598. Include recommended lamps and ballasts.
Labels shall be located where they will be readily visible to service personnel, but not seen from
normal viewing angles when lamps are in place.
1. Label shall include the following Iamp and ballast characteristics:
a. "USE ONLY" and include specific lamp type.
b. Lamp diameter code (T-4, T-5, T-8, etc.), tube configuration (twin, quad, triple,
etc.), base type, and nominal wattage for fluorescent and compact fluorescent
luminaires.
Start type (programmed rapid start, instant start, etc.) for fluorescent and compact
fluorescent luminaires.
d. CCT and CRT for all luminaires.
2.3 BALLASTS FOR LINEAR FLUORESCENT LAMPS
A. General Requirements for Electronic Ballasts:
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2. Designed for type and quantity of lamps served.
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3. Ballasts shall be designed for full light output unless another BF, dimmer, or hi -level
control is indicated.
4. Sound Rating: Class A.
5. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 10 percent.
6. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2, Category A or better.
7. Operating Frequency: 42 kHz or higher,
8. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less.
9, BF: 0.88 or higher. •
10. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher.
11. Parallel Lamp Circuits: Multiple lamp ballasts shall comply with ANSI 082.11 and shall
be connected to maintain full light output on surviving lamps if one or more lamps fail.
B. Luminaires controlled by occupancy sensors shall have programmed -start ballasts.
C. Electronic Programmed -Start Ballasts for T8, T5, and T5HO Lamps: Comply with
ANSI C82.11 and the following:
1. Lamp end -of -life detection and shutdown circuit for T5 diameter lamps.
2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement.
D. Electromagnetic Ballasts: Comply with ANSI 082.1; energy saving, high-power factor,
Class P, and having automatic -reset thermal protection.
1. Ballast Manufacturer Certification: Indicated by label.
E. Single Ballasts for Multiple Lighting Fixtures: Factory wired with ballast arrangements and
bundled extension wiring to suit final installation conditions without modification or rewiring in
the field.
F. Ballasts for Dimmer -Controlled Lighting Fixtures: Electronic type.
1. Dimming Range: 100 to 5 percent of rated lamp lumens.
2. Compatibility: Certified by manufacturer for use with specific dimming control system
and lamp type indicated.
3. Control: Coordinate wiring from ballast to control device to ensure that the ballast,
controller, and connecting wiring are compatible.
G. Ballasts for Bi -Level Controlled Lighting Fixtures: Electronic type.
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1. Operating Modes: Ballast circuit and leads provide for remote control of the light output
of the associated lamp between high- and low-level and off.
a. High -Level Operation: 100 percent of rated lamp lumens.
b. Low -Level Operation: 30 percent of rated lamp lumens.
2. Ballast shall provide equal current to each lamp in each operating mode.
3. Compatibility: Certified by manufacturer for use with specific bi-level control system
and lamp type indicated.
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2.4 BALLASTS FOR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS
A. Description: Electronic -programmed rapid -start type, complying with UL 935 and with
ANSI C 82.11, designed for type and quantity of lamps indicated. Ballast shall be designed for
full light output unless dimmer or bi-level control is indicated:
1. Lamp end -of -life detection and shutdown circuit.
2. Automatic lamp starting after lamp replacement.
3. Sound Rating: Class A.
4. Total Harmonic Distortion Rating: Less than 20 percent.
5. Transient Voltage Protection: IEEE C62.41.1 and IEEE C62.41.2, Category A or better.
6. Operating Frequency: 20 kHz or higher.
7. Lamp Current Crest Factor: 1.7 or less.
8. BF: 0.95 or higher unless otherwise indicated.
9. Power Factor: 0.98 or higher.
10. Interference: Comply with 47 CFR 18, Ch. 1, Subpart C, for limitations on
electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference for non -consumer equipment.
2.5 FLUORESCENT LAMPS
A. T8 rapid -start lamps, rated 32 W maximum, nominal length of 48 inches, 2800 initial lumens
(minimum), CRI 85 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life 20,000 hours
unless otherwise indicated.
B. T8 rapid -start lamps, rated 17 W maximum, nominal length of 24 inches, 1300 initial lumens
(minimum), CRI 85 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life of 20,000
hours unless otherwise indicated.
C. T5 rapid -start lamps, rated 28 W maximum, nominal length of 45.2 inches, 2900 initial lumens
(minimum), CRI 85 (minimum), color temperature 3500 K, and average rated life of 20,000
hours unless otherwise indicated.
D. All. fluorescent lamps shall be low -mercury type.
2.6 LIGHTING FIXTURE SUPPORT COMPONENTS
A. Single -Stein Hangers: 1/2 -inch steel tubing with swivel ball fittings and ceiling canopy. Finish
same as fixture.
B. Twin -Stem Hangers: Two, 1/2 -inch steel tubes with single canopy designed to mount a single
fixture. Finish same as fixture.
C. Wires: ASTM A 641/A 641M, Class 3, soft temper, zinc -coated steel, 12 gauge.
D. Rod Hangers: 3/16 -inch minimum diameter, cadmium -plated, threaded steel rod.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Lighting fixtures:
1. Set level, plumb, and square with ceilings and walls unless otherwise indicated.
2. Install lamps in each luminaire.
B. Temporary Lighting: If it _ is necessary, and approved by Construction Manager, to use
permanent luminaires for temporary lighting, install and energize the minimum number of
luminaires necessary. When construction is sufficiently complete, remove the temporary
luminaires, disassemble, clean thoroughly, install new lamps, and reinstall.
C. Remote Mounting of Ballasts: Distance between the ballast and fixture shall not exceed that
recommended by ballast manufacturer. Verify, with ballast manufacturers, maximum distance
between ballast and luminaire.
D. Lighting Fixtures Supports:
1. Install ceiling support system rods or wires, independent of the ceiling suspension
devices, for each fixture. Locate not more than 6 inches from lighting fixture corners.
2. Support Clips: Fasten to lighting fixtures and to ceiling grid members at or near each
fixture corner with clips that are UL listed for the application.
3. Fixtures of Sizes Less Than Ceiling Grid: Install as indicated on reflected ceiling plans
or center in acoustical panel, arid support fixtures independently with at least two 3/4 -
inch metal channels spanning and secured to ceiling tees.
4. Install at least one independent support rod or wire from structure to a tab on lighting
fixture. Wire or rod shall have breaking strength of the weight of fixture at a safety factor
of 3.
5. Support means shall be one of the following:
a. Schedule 10, steel wire.
b. 1 /4 -inch -diameter, galvanized, threaded rod with washers and double nuts.
c. Specifically designed hangers and clamps (by luminaire manufacturer). .
d. Steel channel systems.
6. Lighting fixtures must hang true to vertical, free from finger marks, flaws, scratches,
dents, or other imperfections.
7. Take care when hanging fixtures not to deface in any way the ceilings or walls.
E. Mechanical Coordination:
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1. Coordinate location of hangers, in areas without ceilings, with ductwork, plumbing
piping, etc.
2. Make necessary offsets and extensions so that stems and lighting fixtures avoid beams,
pipes, ducts, etc.
3. Where fixtures are located below heating, ventilating units, and/or ductwork and piping,
provide trapeze hangers around obstruction and suspend fixture from trapeze hanger.
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F. Architectural Coordination:
1. Coordinate ceiling layouts with General Contractor.
2. Heights and lighting fixtures not scheduled will be famished on application to Architect.
3. Verify ceiling construction and report in writing any discrepancies between the ceiling
type and the lighting fixture type before releasing lighting fixture for manufacture.
4. Verify mounting heights for each wall and suspended luminaire and/or exit sign prior to
roughing; bottom of housing shall not be less than 80" above floor in any area.
3.2 IDENTIFICATION
A. Install labels with panel and circuit numbers on concealed junction and outlet boxes.
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SECTION 283111 - FIRE -ALARM SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Provide all equipment, materials, tools, labor, drawings, and all associated documentation
necessary for a complete addressable fire -alarm and detection system. This system shall be
ready for operational turnover in accordance with the requirements of the NFPA 72 and the
authorities having jurisdiction. The system shall be installed to NYS Building Code, NFPA,
and City of Ithaca Code Enforcement requirements as follows, but not limited to:
1. A complete voice -evacuation, analog -addressable detection and signaling system.
2. Automatic detection in all areas, all corridors, all rooms.
3. Duct smoke detection and general alarm shutdown of all HVAC units.
4. Point -addressable sprinkler -system monitoring.
5. Manual pull stations_
6. Speaker coverage in all areas.
7. Visual notification in all areas.
8. Point -addressable monitoring and control of smoke dampers.
9. FACP shall be connected to the Cornell University Supervising Station via a dedicated
copper communication line and a Digitize Systems, Inc., "Mux Pad."
10. Display activated device on control panel character display.
11. Display activated device on remote annunciator character display.
12. De -energize door holders.
13. The alarm activation of any elevator lobby smoke detector shall initiate a signal to the
respective elevator controller. The signal shall cause the elevators to be recalled to their
primary or alternate level dependent on the origin of the alarm.
14. Alarm activation of smoke detector in the Elevator Machine Room or at the top of the
elevator shaft shall initiate a signal to the respective elevator controller and return
elevator to primary or alternate level.
15. Alarm activation of smoke detector at a smoke hatch shall open smoke hatch and initiate
alarm.
16. All security doors shall unlock throughout the building.
B. Provide all devices, equipment, accessories, wiring, and programming required for compliance
with the NYS Building Code and NFPA.
C. The existing fire -alarm system shall remain operational during the period of time required for
installation and commissioning of the new system.
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D. Coordinate installation requirements for construction sequencing with Cornell University -
designated representatives.
1.3 QUALITY
A. To ensure reliability and complete compatibility, all items of the fire alarm system, including
control panels, power supplies, as well as all initiating and indicating devices, shall be listed by
a single manufacturer by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) and shall bear the "UL" label.
Partial listing shall not be acceptable.
B. The equipment and installation supervision furnished shall be Iisted as an approved distributor
of the manufacturer and shall produce proof of factory training along with the bid.
C. Contractor for system installation shall carry a current NYS license for installation of fire alarm
systems.
D. Contractor for system installation shall have staff with a minimum of NICET Level IV -certified
in fire protection engineering technology.
1.4 STANDARDS
A. The system shall conform to the latest editions of the following codes and standards:
1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
2. NFPA '70, National Electrical Code.
3. NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code.
4. NFPA 90A, Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.
5. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures.
6. NYS Building Code.
7. FACP: UL -listed under UL 864.
1.5 INTERFACING
A. Coordinate the interfacing to related building systems, including but not limited to: elevator
interface, door -hardware interface, HVAC interface, and security -system interface.
1.6 DEFINITIONS
A. EMT: Electrical Metallic Tubing.
B. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel.
C. CU: Cornell University.
D. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.
E. MC: Multi -criteria.
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1.7 SUBMITTALS
A. General Submittal Requirements:
1. Documents required by NYS Building Code and City of Ithaca Code Enforcement 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 IV minimum.
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. A complete list of all supplied equipment including the quantities and model numbers
used, along with catalog data sheets on each component.
2. Complete drawings including the following:
a. Floor plans showing all control panels, annunciators, power supplies, initiating
devices, indicating appliances, and control devices.
b. Detailed system riser diagram and wiring diagrams showing points of connection
and terminals used for connection to all system devices and panels. This shall
include:
1) Any recommendations and precautions for installing the system devices.
2) Drawings of each control panel and power supply showing interconnections
and field terminations, including contact ratings and interfaces to other
systems.
c. Battery -capacity calculations for each control panel and power supply.
3. Wire color -coding schedule.
4. System -labeling materials and methods.
S. Comply with recommendations in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals"
Chapter in NFPA 72.
6. Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits.
7. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that
each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity
possible when air -handling system is operating.
8. Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable
device. Show size and route of cable and conduits.
D. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer.
E. Field quality -control reports.
F. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire -alarm systems and components to include in
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in Division 1
Specifications, include the following:
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1. Comply with the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance"
Chapter in NFPA 72.
2. Provide "Record of Completion Documents" according to NFPA 72. article "Permanent
Records" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter.
3: Record copy of site-specific software.
4. Provide "Maintenance, Inspection and Testing Records" according to NFPA 72 article of
the same name and include the following:
a. Frequency of testing of installed components.
b. Frequency of inspection of installed components.
c. Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance.
d. Manufacturer's user training manuals.
5. Manufacturer's required maintenance related to system warranty requirements.
6. Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire -alarm control unit.
7. Copy of NFPA 25.
G. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:
1. Software operating and upgrade manuals.
2. Program Software Backup: On magnetic media or compact disk, complete with data
files.
3. Device address list.
4. Printout of software application and graphic screens.
1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required
for this Project.
2. Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire -alarm Level IV technician.
B. 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.
C. 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 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT
A. Comply with UL 864.
B. Technical Support: Beginning with Substantial Completion, provide software support for five
years.
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C. Upgrade Service: Update software to latest version at Project completion. Install and program
software upgrades that become available within five years from date of Substantial Completion.
Upgrading software shall include operating system. Upgrade shall include new or revised
licenses for use of software.
1. Provide 30 days' notice to Owner to allow scheduling and access to system.
1.10 SPARE PARTS
A. Furnish the following spare parts to the Cornell University representative prior to final
acceptance. Obtain written receipt.
1. 5 area -type multi -criteria smoke/heat sensors with base.
2. 2 manual fire alarm boxes.
3. 5 combination speaker/strobe units.
4. 10 addressable initiating modules.
5. 10 addressable control relay modules.
6. 2 electronic -type system heat detectors (sensors) with base.
1.11 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 CU 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 CU written permission.
B. Use of Devices during Construction: Protect devices during construction unless devices are
placed in service to protect the facility during construction.
1.12 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
A. Existing Fire -Alarm Equipment: Maintain existing equipment fully operational until new
equipment has been tested and accepted. As new equipment is installed, label it "NOT IN
SERVICE" until it is accepted. Remove labels from new equipment when put into service, and
label existing fire -alarm equipment "NOT IN SERVICE" until removed from the building.
B. Equipment Removal: After acceptance of new fire -alarm system, remove existing disconnected
fire -alarm equipment and wiring.
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1.13 WARRANTY
A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace fire -alarm system equipment and
components that fail in materials or workmanship within two years from date of Substantial
Completion.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Basis -of -Design Product: Provide Gamewell-Fire Control Instruments, Inc. #E3 series or
comparable product by one of the following:
I. Notifier.
2. Edwards System Technologies (EST).
2.2 SYSTEM OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION
A. Provide a complete fire -alarm system, with all wiring, programming, and connections as
required by the Drawings and this Section. The system shall be wired in a supervised fashion
utilizing classes and styles in accordance with NFPA 72 and the existing CU fire -alarm -system
standards.
B. Provide intelligent reporting, Style 7 networked, fully peer-to-peer, microprocessor -controlled
fire detection and notification system installed in accordance with the specifications and as
indicated on the Drawings.
C. Each Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) and Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC): Limited to only
80 percent of its total capacity during initial installation.
D. Basic Performance:
1. Network Communications Circuit Serving Network Nodes: Wired using single twisted
non -shielded 2 -conductor cable between nodes in Class A configuration (NFPA Style 7).
2, Signaling Line Circuits (SLC) Serving Addressable Devices: Wired Style 6 (Class A).
3. Initiation Device Circuits (IDC) Serving Non -addressable Devices Connected to
Addressable Monitor Modules: Wired Class A (NEPA Style D).
4. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) Serving Strobes and Speakers: Wired Class A
(NFPA Style Z).
5. On Style 6 or 7 (Class A) Configurations: Single ground fault or open circuit on
Signaling Line Circuit shall not cause system malfunction, loss of operating power, or
ability to report alarm.
6. Alarm Signals Arriving at Control Panel: Not lost following primary power failure until
alarm signal is processed and recorded.
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7. Signaling Line Circuits (SLC):
a. Reside in remote panels with associated audio zones.
b. SLC modules shall operate in peer-to-peer fashion with all other panels in system.
S. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC), and Control Equipment: Arranged such that loss
of any I NAC circuit will not cause loss of any other NAC circuit in system.
9. NAC Circuits:
a. Electrically supervised for open and short circuit conditions.
E. Basic System Functional Operation: When fire alarm condition is detected and reported by 1 of
the system alarm initiating devices, the following functions shall immediately occur:
1. System Alarm LEDs: Flash.
2, Local Piezo-Electric Signal in Control Panel: Sound at a pulse rate.
3. 80 -Character LCD Display: Indicate all information associated with fire alarm condition,
including type of alarm point and its location. within protected premises.
4. Historical Log: Record information associated with fire alarm control panel condition,
along with time and date of occurrence.
5. System output programs assigned via control -by -event equations to be activated by
particular point in alarm shall be executed, and the associatedsystem outputs (alarm
notification appliances and/or relays) shall be activated.
6. Strobes flash synchronized continuously.
7. Audible devices sound continuous Temporal pattern until system is reset.
F. Equipment, Programming, and Installation Supervision:
1. Provide services of approved Platinum Level engineered systems distributor of
Gamewell-FCI for equipment, programming, and installation supervision.
G. Software Modifications:
1. Provide services of Platinum Level Gamewell-FCI factory -trained and authorized
technician to perform system software modifications, upgrades, or changes.
2. Provide use of all hardware, software, programming tools, and documentation necessary
to modify fire alarm system software on-site.
3. Modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones, and changes to
system operation and custom label changes for devices or zones.
4. System structure and software shall place no limit on type or extent of software
modifications on-site.
5. Modification of software shall not require power -down of system or loss of system fire
protection while modifications are being made.
H. Control -by -Event (CBE) Program:
1. Operation of a manual station or automatic activation of any smoke sensor, heat sensor,
or waterflow zone shall activate the system control -by -event program to cause:
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a. Activate voice/alarm communication system.
b. On the fire -floor, floor -above, and floor -below speaker circuits, the evacuation
message will play continuously.
c. On the remainder of the floor speaker circuits, the approved alert message will
play.
d. In the stair -tower and elevator speaker circuits, the approved evacuation path
message will play.
e. The "SYSTEM ALARM" LED shall flash and the panel sounder shall pulse.
f. Indicate on the 80 -character alphanumeric panel display the description of the
specific analog -addressable device in alarm. The display shall be of the liquid -
crystal type (LCD), clearly visible in the dark or in poor light conditions.
g. Transmit an alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station.
h. Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths.
i. Release fire and smoke doors held open by magnetic door holders.
j. Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire -alarm
mode.
k. Close smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.
I. Record events in the system memory.
in. Perform any additional function as specified herein.
2. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:
a. Valve supervisory switch.
b. High- or low -air -pressure switch of a dry -pipe or preaction sprinkler system.
c. Alert and Action signals of air -sampling detector system.
d. Elevator shunt -trip supervision.
e. Fire pump running.
f. Fire -pump loss of power.
g. Fire -pump power phase reversal.
h. Independent fire -detection and -suppression systems.
i. User disabling of zones or individual devices.
j. Loss of communication with any panel on the network.
3. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and
actions:
a. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits.
b. Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm -initiating and supervisory signal -
initiating devices.
c. Loss of communication with any addressable sensor, input module, relay, control
module, remote annunciator, printer interface, or Ethernet module.
d. Loss of primary power at fire -alarm control unit.
e. Ground or a single break in internal circuits of fire -alarm control unit.
f. Abnormal ac voltage at fire -alarm control unit.
g. Break in standby battery circuitry.
h. Failure of battery charging.
i. Abnormal position of any switch at fire -alarm control unit or annunciator.
j. Voice signal amplifier failure.
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I. Riser Wiring: All data and voice shall transmit over a single pair of wires. Any short or open
in the voice or data sections shall not prevent transmission over the remainder of the network.
J. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:
1. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits.
2. Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm -initiating and supervisory signal -initiating
devices.
3. Loss of primary power at fire -alarm control unit.
4. Ground or a single break in fire -alarm control unit internal circuits.
5. Abnormal ac voltage at fire -alarm control unit.
6. Break in standby battery circuitry.
7. Failure of battery charging.
8. Abnormal position of any switch at fire -alarm control unit or annunciator.
9. Fire -pump power failure, including a dead -phase or phase -reversal condition.
10. Low -air -pressure switch operation on a dry -pipe or preaction sprinkler system.
K. Initiating -Device, Notification -Appliance, and Signaling -Line Circuits:
1. Pathway Class Designations: NFPA 72, Class A.
2. Pathway Survivability: Level 1.
3. Install no more than 100 addressable devices on each signaling -line circuit.
L. Notification -Appliance Circuit:
1. Audible appliances shall sound in a three -pulse temporal pattern, as defined in NFPA 72.
2. Visual alarm appliances shall flash in synchronization where multiple appliances are in
the same field of view, as defined in NFPA 72.
M. Elevator Recall:
1. Elevator recall shall be initiated only by one of the following alarm -initiating devices:
a. Elevator lobby detectors except the lobby detector on the designated floor.
b. Smoke detector in elevator machine room.
c. Smoke detectors in elevator hoistway.
2. Elevator controller shall be programmed to move the cars to the alternate recall floor if
lobby detectors located on the designated recall floors are activated.
3. Water -flow alarm connected to sprinkler in an elevator shaft and elevator machine room
shall shut down elevators associated with the location without time delay.
a. Water -flow switch associated with the sprinkler in the elevator pit may have a
delay to allow elevators to move to the designated floor.
N. Door Controls: Door hold -open devices that are controlled by smoke detectors at doors in
smoke -barrier walls shall be connected to fire -alarm system.
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O. Voice/Alarm Signaling Service: Central emergency communication system with redundant
microphones, preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators provided as part of fire -alarm
control unit.
1. Indicate number of alarm channels for automatic, simultaneous transmission of different
announcements to different zones or for manual transmission of announcements by use of
the central -control microphone. Amplifiers shall comply with UL 1711.
a. Allow the application of, and evacuation signal to, indicated number of zones and,
at the same time, allow voice paging to the other zones selectively or in any
combination.
b. Programmable tone and message sequence selection.
c. Standard digitally recorded messages for "Evacuation" and "All Clear."
d. Generate tones to be sequenced with audio messages of type recommended by
NFPA 72 and that are compatible with tone patterns of notification -appliance
circuits of fire-alarni control unit.
2. Status Annunciator: Indicate the status of various voice/alarm speaker zones and the
status of firefighters' two-way telephone communication zones.
3. Preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators shall automatically transfer to backup
units, on primary equipment failure,
P. Printout of Events: On receipt of signal, print alarm, supervisory, and trouble events. Identify
zone, device, and function. Include type of signal (alarm, supervisory, or trouble) and date and
time of occurrence. Differentiate alarm signals from all other printed indications. Also print
system reset event, including same information for device, location, date, and time, Commands
initiate the printing of a list of existing alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions in the system
and a historical log of events.
Primacy Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power -supply module. Initiating
devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory signals shall be
powered by 24-V do source.
1. Alarm current draw of entire fire -alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power -
supply module rating.
R. Secondary Power: 24-V de supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and
automatic transfer switch.
1. Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.
S. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or
glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe
appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the
system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions.
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2.3 CONTROL PANEL HARDWARE
A. Intelligent Control Panel: Supply user interface, including LCD or touch -screen 1/4 VGA
display Intelligent Loop Interface Modules (ILI-MB-E3), manual switching, Control Panel shall
consist of the following units and components:
1. System Cabinet (B-, C-, or D -Size Cabinet) with associated inner door.
2. Power Supply Module (PM -9) with batteries.
3. 80 -Character LCD Display (LCD -E3).
4. Intelligent Loop Main Board Interface (ILI-MB-E3).
5. Intelligent Loop Supplemental Interface (ILI-S-E3).
6. Network Repeater (RPT -E3).
7. 1/4 VGA touch -screen display (NGA).
8. Auxiliary Switch Module (ASM -16).
B. System Cabinet:
1. Surface or semi -flush mounted with texture finish.
2. Consist of back box, inner door, and door.
3. Provide size to best fit project configuration.
4. Houses I or more PM -9 Power Supply Modules, 1 or more ILI-MB-E3 or ILI-S-E3
assemblies, and other optional modules as specified.
5. Construction: Dead -front steel construction with inner door to conceal internal circuitry
and wiring.
6. Wiring: Terminated on removable terminal blocks to allow field servicing of modules
without disrupting system wiring.
C. Power Supply Module (PM -9): Use latest technologies to provide power to the Control Panel
and incorporate the following features:
1. Power -saving switching technology using no step-down transformers.
2. 9 -amp continuous -rated output to supply up to all power necessary under normal and
emergency conditions.
3. Integral battery charger with capacity to charge up to 55 amp -hour batteries while under
full load.
D. Batteries:
1. Sufficient capacity to provide power for entire system upon loss of normal AC power for
a period of 24 hours with 15 minutes of alarm signaling at end of this 24-hour period, as
required by NFPA 72, Local Systems.
E. LCD Display Module (LCD -E3):
1. LCD Display: 80 -character RS -485 based textual annunciator with capability of being
mounted locally or remotely. Provides audible and visual annunciation of all alarms and
trouble signals. Provide dedicated LEDs for:
a. AC Power On: Green.
b. Alarm: Red.
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c. Supervisory: Yellow.
d. System Trouble: Yellow.
e. Power Fault: Yellow.
f. Ground Fault: Yellow.
g. System Silenced: Yellow.
2. 80 -Character Alphanumeric Display: Provide status of all analog/addressable sensors,
monitor and control modules. Display shall be liquid crystal type (LCD), clearly visible
in dark and under all light conditions.
3. Panel shall contain 4 functional keys:
a_ Alarm Acknowledge.
b. Trouble Acknowledge.
c. Signal Silence.
d. System Reset/Lamp Test.
4. Panel shall contain 3 configuration buttons:
a. Menu/Back.
b. Back Space/Edit.
c_ OK/Enter.
5. Panel shall have 12 -key telephone -style keypad to permit selection of functions.
F. Intelligent Loop Interface (ILI-MB-E3): System shall be of multiprocessor design to allow
maximum flexibility of capabilities and operation. Intelligent Loop Interface shall be capable of
mounting in stand-alone enclosure as specified.
1. Field Programmable: System shall be capable of being programmed by Field
Configuration Program (FCP), allowing programming to be downloaded via portable
computer from any node on network.
• 2. RS -232C Serial Output: Supervised. RS -232C serial port shall be provided to operate
remote printers and/or video terminals, accept downloaded program from portable
computer, or provide 80 -column readout of all alarms, troubles, location descriptions,
time, and date. Communication shall be standard ASCII code operating from 1,200 to
115,200 baud rate.
3. RS -485 Serial Output: Each ILI-MB-E3 shall incorporate RS -485 bus via ribbon harness
for connection of modules inside same cabinet, and via 4 -wire quick connector for
connection of modules up to 3,000 feet from cabinet. Each ILI-MB-E3's RS -485 bus
shall support up to 16 ASM -16 auxiliary switch modules, 6 LCD -E3 main annunciators,
and 5 LCD -7100 annunciators.
4. Peer -to -Peer Panel Configuration: All Loop Interface Modules shall incorporate own
programming, log functions, Central Processor Unit, and control -by -event (CBE)
programming. If any loop driver becomes disabled, each remaining loop driver shall
continue to communicate with remainder of network and maintain normal operation.
5. Control -by -Event (CBE) Program: ILI-MB-E3 shall be capable of programming using
Boolean logic including AND, OR, NOT, and TIMING functions to provide complete
programming flexibility.
6. Alarm Verification: Smoke detector alarm verification shall be standard option while
allowing other devices such as manual stations and sprinkler flow to create immediate
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alarm. This feature shall be selectable for smoke sensors that are installed in
environments prone to nuisance or unwanted alarms.
7. Alarm Signals: All alarm signals shall be automatically latched or "locked in" at control
panel until operated device is returned to normal and control panel is manually reset.
When used for sprinkler flow, "SIGNAL SILENCE" switch may be bypassed, if required
by AHJ.
8. Electrically Supervised:
a. Each SLC and NAC circuit shall be electrically supervised for opens, shorts, and
ground faults. Occurrence of fault shall activate system trouble circuitry, but shall
not interfere with proper operation of other circuits.
b. Yellow "SYSTEM TROUBLE" LEDs shall light and system audible sounder shall
steadily sound when trouble is detected in system. Failure of power, open or short
circuits on SLC or NAC circuits, disarrangement in system wiring, failure of
microprocessor or any identification module, or system ground faults shall activate
this trouble circuit. Trouble signal shall be acknowledged by operating
"TROUBLE ACKNOWLEDGE" switch. This shall silence sounder. If
subsequent trouble conditions occur, trouble circuitry shall resound. During alarm,
all trouble signals shall be suppressed with exception of lighting yellow "SYSTEM
TROUBLE" LEDs.
9. Drift Compensation - Analog Smoke Sensors: System software shall automatically
adjust each analog smoke sensor approximately once each week for changes in sensitivity
due to effects of component aging or environment, including dust. Each sensor shall
maintain its actual sensitivity under adverse conditions to respond to alarm conditions
while ignoring factors which generally contribute to nuisance alarms. System trouble
circuitry shall activate, display units that requires maintenance.
10, Analog Smoke Sensor Test: System software shall automatically test each analog smoke
sensor a minimum of 3 times daily. Test shall be recognized functional test of each
photocell (analog photoelectric sensors) and ionization chamber (analog ionization
sensors) as required annually by NFPA 72. Failure of sensor shall activate system
trouble circuitry, display "Test Failed" indication, and identify individual device that
failed.
11. Supervising Station Connection:
a. A Digitize Systems, Inc., Supervising Station monitors CU's Ithaca central campus
fire -alarm main control panels (FACPs). The system is listed for use as a
supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72, Chapter 8.
b. Provide a Digitize Systems, Inc., "Mux Pad" adjacent to the FACP and connect to
the Supervising Station via a dedicated copper communication line.
12. Network Annunciator: Each ILI-MB-E3 and associated display shall provide option of
being configured as network annunciator. Annunciation shall default as regional
annunciator with capability of selecting global annunciation to provide system -wide
protection and Acknowledge, Silence, and Reset capabilities.
13. Redundant History Log: Each ILI-MB-E3 shall contain full 4100 event history log
supporting local and network functions. If a main processor or network node is lost the
entire log shall be accessible at any other Loop Interface board. This shall be
demonstrated by removing power from Command Center followed by extraction of
history log from any loop driver location, including Command Center or Transponder.
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14. LEDs Indicator and Outputs: Each ILI-MB-E3 Loop Interface shall incorporate as a
minimum the following diagnostic LED indicators:
a, Power: Green.
b. Alarm: Red.
c. Supervisory: Yellow.
d. General Trouble: Yellow.
e. Ground Fault: Yellow.
f. Transmit: Green.
g. Receive: Green.
15. Auxiliary Power Outputs: Each ILI-MB-E3 Loop Interface shall provide the following
supply outputs:
a. 24-V de non-resettable, 1 Amp maximum, power limited.
b. 24-V dc resettable, 1 Amp maximum, power limited.
16. Microprocessor: Loop interface shall incorporate 32-bit RISC processor. Isolated
"watchdog" circuit shall monitor microprocessor and upon failure shall activate system
trouble circuits on display. Microprocessor shall access system program for all control -
by -event (CBE) functions. System program shall not be lost upon failure of both primary
and secondary power. Programming shall support Boolean logic including AND, OR,
NOT, TIME DELAY functions for maximum flexibility.
17. Auto -Programming: System shall provide for all SLC devices on any SLC loop to be
pre-programmed into system. Upon activation of auto programming, only devices that
are present shall activate. This allows for system to be commissioned in phases without
need of additional downloads.
18. Environmental Drift Compensation: System shall provide for setting Environmental
Drift Compensation by device. When detector accumulates dust in chamber and reaches
unacceptable level but yet still below allowed limit, control panel shall. indicate
maintenance alert warning. When detector accumulates dust in chamber above allowed
limit, control panel shall indicate maintenance urgent warning.
19. NON -FIRE Alarm Module Reporting: Non -reporting type ID shall be available for use
for energy management or other non -fire situations. NON -FIRE point operation shall not
affect control panel operation nor shall it display message at panel LDC. Activation of
NON -FIRE point shall activate control by event logic, but shall not cause indication on
control panel.
a. Provide generator status condition monitoring ("generator trouble," "generator
alarm," "generator run," and "generator not in auto"). This shall be accomplished
by providing individual fire alarm monitor modules for each condition at the
generator main control panel; interface with generator relays as required.
. b. Low-temperature condition monitoring shall be provided as a separate trouble at
the FACP (to indicate if building's ambient temperature drops below 40 deg F).
20. 1 -Man Walk Test:
a. System shall provide both basic and advanced walk test for testing entire fire alarm
system. Basic walk test shall allow single operator to run audible tests on panel.
All logic equation automation shall be suspended during test and while
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annunciators can be enabled for test, all shall default to disabled state. During
advanced walk test, field -supplied output point programming shall react to input
stimuli, such as CBE and logic equations. When points are activated in advanced
test mode, each initiating event shall latch input. Advanced test shall be audible
and shall be used for pull station verification, magnet activated tests on input
devices, input and output device, and wiring operation/verification.
b. Test feature is intended to provide for certain random spot testing of system and is
not intended to comply with requirements of testing fire alarm systems in
accordance with NEPA 72, as it is impossible to test all functions and verify items
such as annunciation with only 1 person.
21. Signaling Line Circuits: Each ILI-M.B-E3 module shall provide communication with .
analog/addressable (initiation/control) devices via 2 signaling line circuits. Each
signaling line circuit shall be capable of being wired Class B, Style 4 or Class A, Style 6.
Circuits shall be capable of operating in NEPA Style 7 configuration when equipped with
isolator modules between each module type device and isolator sensor bases. Each
circuit shall communicate with a maximum of 159 analog sensors and 159 addressable
monitor/control devices. Unique 40 -character identifier shall be available for each
device. Devices shall be of the Velocity series with capability to poll 10 devices at a time
with a maximum polling time of 2 seconds when both SLCs are fully loaded.
22. Notification Appliance Circuits: 2 independent NAC circuits shall be provided on ILI-
MB, polarized and rated at 2 amperes DC per circuit, individually over current protected
and supervised for opens, grounds, and short circuits. They shall be capable of being
wired Class B, Style Y or Class A, Style Z.
23. Alarm Dry Contacts: Provide alarm dry contacts (Form C) rated 2 amps at 30 VDC
(resistive) and transfer whenever system alarm occurs.
24. Supervisory Dry Contacts: Provide supervisory dry contacts (Form C) rated 2 amps at 30
VDC (resistive) and transfer whenever system supervisory condition occurs.
25. Trouble Dry Contacts: Provide trouble dry contacts (Form C) rated 2 amps at 30 VDC
(resistive) and transfer whenever system trouble occurs.
G. Auxiliary Switch Module (ASM -16):
1. Each ASM -16 has 16 programmable push-button switches.
2. Each push-button switch has 3 associated status LEDs (red, yellow, and green),
configurable to indicate any combination of functions.
3. Flexible switch configurations to allow flexible set-up of phone, speaker, and auxiliary
function circuits.
4. An insertable label to identify function of each switch and LEDs combination.
5. Specialty modules that only perform 1 task such as speaker, phone, or auxiliary shall not
be acceptable.
H. RPT -E3: Provide capability to communicate with up to 16 ASM -l6 modules locally.
1. Provide for interconnection of up to 64 node panels. The interface to the network shall be a
token -passing, peer-to-peer configuration operating at 625K baud. The interface to the node
panel shall be interconnected via a harness through the RS -232 port and operate at a speed of
9600 baud. The interface board shall have the option to be ordered in wire, fiber, or wire/fiber
configurations as detennined by field conditions.
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2.4 INTELLIGENT NETWORK COMMAND CENTER ("INCC")
A. The INCC shall supply the user interface including all manual switching and microphone
inputs. The INCC shall consist of the following units and components, each of which is
described in detail in this Section:
1. System Cabinet
2. Intelligent Network Interface Voice Gateway
3. Auxiliary Switch Module 16 Button
4. Microphone Assembly
B. System Cabinet: The system cabinet shall be either surface- or semi -flush -mounted with a
texture finish and shall consist of 4 parts: back box, back plate, inner door, and outer door. The
system cabinet houses the pushbutton controls, phone, microphone, and related circuitry.
C. Intelligent Network Interface Voice Gateway (INI-VG)
1. The functions of the board with the following features as a minimum:
a. Operating at 625K baud, configurable with any combination of wire and/or fiber
topologies. The interface shall communicate with up to 64 total nodes in a peer-to-
peer fashion.
b. RS -485: The RS -485 provides the capability to communicate with up to ASM -16
pushbutton modules locally up to 3000' from the command center.
c. Advanced processing: The INI-VG shall incorporate the latest in digital signaling -
processing technology with supporting Boolean logic including AND, OR, NOT,
TIME DELAY functions.
d. Microphone input: The microphone input shall be on -board and allow for the
addition of a local microphone when utilized as a command center including
speaker -circuit control.
D. Auxiliary Switch Module 16 Button (ASM -16):
1. Each INCC shall be capable of supporting up to sixteen ASM -16 switch modules
including their associated 256 pushbutton switches with:
a. Three status LEDs per switch, configurable to indicate any combination of
functions.
b. Flexible switch configurations to allow flexible setup of phone, speaker, and AUX
circuits.
c. An insertable label to identify the function of each button/LED combination.
d. Specialty modules that only perform one task such as speaker, phone, or auxiliary
are not acceptable.
Microphone Assembly:
1. The microphone assembly shall include the following items:
a. A mounting cabinet which occupies 1 module location on the inner door of the
INCC.
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b. Interconnect cable for connection of the microphone to the 1NI-VG.
C. One noise -canceling microphone with push -to -talk button.
2.5 INTELLIGENT NETWORK TRANSPONDER ("INX")
A. The INX shall provide full multichannel distributed voice messaging, with integrated switching
amplification, as well .as an SLC and extended phone riser. The INX shall communicate with
the system in a true peer-to-peer fashion operating at 625K baud over any combination of fiber
or wire media. The INX shall consist of the following units and components, each of which is
described in detail in this Section:
1. System Cabinet: The system cabinet shall be either surface- or semi -flush -mounted with
a texture finish and shall consist of 4 parts: back box, back plate, inner door, and outer
door. The system cabinet houses the INT -VG, power supply, microphone, and related
circuitry.
2. Intelligent Network Interface Voice Gateway (INI-VG):
a. The INI-VG shall be a multi -function board, interchangeable in both the command
center and INX.
b. The functions of the board shall the following features as a minimum:
1) NetSOLO interface operating at 625K baud, configurable with any
combination of wire and/or fiber topologies. The interface shall
communicate with up to 64 total node panels in a peer-to-peer fashion.
2) Signaling line circuit (SLC): The INI-VG shall generate a local SLC to
communicate with and control up to 16 telephone modules and 30 circuits
for firefighters' phone interfacing and additional split speaker circuits.
3) RS -485: The RS -485 provides the capability to communicate with up to ten
ASM -161 nodules when used in the 1NX mode, up to 3000 feet.
4) Advanced processing. The INI-VG shall incorporate the latest in digital
signaling -processing technology with supporting Boolean logic including
AND, OR, NOT, TIME DELAY functions.
5) Voice generation: The INI-VG shall incorporate all processing to allow for
16 distinct prerecorded messages utilized in a priority fashion with Message
1 as the highest priority. The total length for 1 to 16 messages shall be up to
3 minutes.
6) Microphone input: The microphone input shall be on -board and allow for
the addition of a local microphone when utilized as a remote command
center including speaker -circuit control.
3. 9 -Amp Power Supply Module PM -9:
a. The PM -9 power supply shall supply all power necessary under normal and
emergency conditions for the:
1) INI-VG.
2) Up to three 50 -watt amplifiers under full load.
3) One 50 -watt amplifier configured as a backup.
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b. The power supply shall provide the capacity to charge up to 31-Amp/hour batteries
while under full load. The technology used shall be of a power -saving switching
configuration, eliminating the need of a stepping transformer.
4. 50 -Watt Switching Audio Amplifier:
a. The AM -50 amplifier shall include, as a minimum, the following features:
1) A 50 -watt switching audio amplifier, requiring NO transformer when used
in the 25 -watt mode.
2) Two individually addressable speaker circuits, each with the capability of
handling part or all of the 50 -watt supplied power.
3) Power shall be 24-V dc, supplied via terminal block from the local power
supply.
4) The ability to select from one of 16 preprogrammed messages in the INI-
VG, as well as paging from locally or from the command center.
5) Backup amplification configurable so one amplifier can perform back up or
three, or perform one-to-one backup if configured in programming.
6) Status LEDs to indicate normal operation and trouble condition.
7) Provide amplifier load minimum of 2 watts total capacity for each speaker
with 40% spare amplifier capacity.
2.6 SYSTEM PERIPHERALS
A. Addressable Devices—General:
1. Provide address -setting means using rotary -decimal switches.
2. Use simple to install and maintain decade -type (numbered 0 to 9) address switches by
using standard screwdriver to rotate 2 dials on device to set address. Devices which use
binary address set via dipswitcb packages, handheld device programmer, or other special
tools for setting device address shall not be acceptable.
3. Detectors: Analog and addressable. Connect to fire alarm control panel's Signaling Line
Circuits.
4. Addressable Thermal and Smoke Detectors: Provide 2 status LEDs. Both LEDs shall
flash under normal conditions, indicating detector is operational and in regular
communication with control panel, and both LEDs shall be placed into steady
illumination by control panel, indicating alarm condition has been detected. If required,
flashing mode operation of detector LEDs can be programmed off via fire control panel
program.
5. Fire Alarm Control Panel: Permit detector sensitivity adjustment through field
programming of system. Sensitivity can be automatically adjusted by panel on time -of -
day basis.
6. Using software, detectors shall automatically compensate for dust accumulation and other
slow environmental changes that may affect their performance. Detectors shall be listed
by UL as meeting calibrated sensitivity test requirements of NEPA 72, Chapter 7.
7. Detectors shall be ceiling -mounted and shall include separate twist -lock base with
tamper -proof feature.
S. Following bases and auxiliary functions shall be available:
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a. Standard base with remote LED output.
b. Sounder base rated at 85 dBA minimum.
c. Form -C relay base rated 30-V de, 2.0 Amp.
d. Isolator base.
9. Detectors shall provide test means whereby they will simulate alarm condition and report
that condition to control panel. Such test shall be initiated at detector itself by activating
magnetic switch or initiated remotely on command from control panel.
10, Detectors shall store internal identifying type code that control panel shall use to identify
type of device (MC, PHOTO, THERMAL).
B. Addressable Manual Stations (MS-7AF):
1. Manual Fire Alarm Stations: Non -code, non -break glass type, equipped with key lock so
they may be tested without operating handle.
2. Operated Station: Visually apparent, as operated, at a minimum distance of 100 feet
(30.5 in) from front or side.
3. Stations shall be designed so after actual activation, they cannot be restored to normal
except by key reset.
4. Manual stations shall be constructed of Lexan with clearly visible operating instructions
provided on cover. The word FIRE shall appear on front of stations in raised letters, 1.75
inches (44 mm) or larger.
5. Addressable manual stations shall, on command from control panel, send data to panel
representing state of manual switch and addressable communication module status.
C. Intelligent Thermal Detectors (ATD-RL2F): Intelligent addressable devices rated at 135 degrees
F (58 degrees C) and have rate -of -rise element rated at 15 degrees F (9.4 degrees C) per minute.
Connect via 2 wires to fire alarm control panel signaling line circuit.
D. Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detectors (ASD-PL2F): Use photoelectric (light -scattering)
principal to measure smoke density and shall, on command from control panel, send data to
panel representing analog level of smoke density.
E. Intelligent Multi -Criteria Acclimating Detectors (MCS-ACCLIMATE2F):
1. Addressable device designed to monitor a minimum of photoelectric and thermal
technologies in single -sensing device. Include ability to adapt to its environment by
utilizing built-in microprocessor to determine its environment and choose appropriate
sensing settings. Allow wide sensitivity window, with no less than 1 to 4 percent per foot
obscuration. Utilize advanced electronics that react to slow smoldering fires and thermal
properties within single sensing device.
2. Microprocessor: Capable of selecting appropriate sensitivity levels based on
environment type it is in, such as office, manufacturing, or kitchen, and then have ability
to automatically change setting as environment changes, as when walls are moved or as
occupancy changes.
3. Intelligent multi -criteria detection device shall include ability to combine signal of
thermal sensor with signal of photoelectric signal to react hastily in event of fire situation.
Include inherent ability to distinguish between fire condition and false alarm condition by
examining characteristics of thermal and smoke sensing chambers and comparing them to
database of actual fire and deceptive phenomena.
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F. Intelligent Duct Smoke Detectors (ADPF):
1. In -Duct Smoke Detector Housing: Use on -board intelligent photoelectric detector, which
provides continuous analog monitoring and alarm verification from panel.
2. When sufficient smoke is sensed, alarm signal is initiated and appropriate action taken to
shut down or change over air handling systems to help prevent rapid distribution of toxic
smoke and fire gases throughout areas served by duct system.
3. Duct Smoke Detectors Mounted Above Ceiling or Otherwise Obstructed from Normal
View: Provide with remote alarm indicator.
4. Each Detector: Install in either supply side or return side duct in accordance with local
mechanical code.
G. Addressable Dry Contact Monitor Modules (AMM -4F):
1. Provide to connect 1 supervised IDC zone of conventional alarm initiating devices (any
N.O. dry contact device) to 1 of the fire alarm control panel SLCs.
2. Mount in 4 -inch (102 -mm) square, 2 -118 -inch (54 -mm) deep electrical box.
3. IDC Zone: Suitable for Style D or Style B operation.
4. LEDs: Flash under normal conditions, indicating monitor module is operational and hi
regular communication with control panel.
H. 2 -Wire Detector Monitor Modules (AMM-4SF):
1. Provided to connect 1 supervised IDC zone of conventional 2 -wire smoke detectors or
alarm initiating devices (any N.O. dry contact device).
2. Mount in 4 -inch (101.6 -num) square, 2 -1/8 -inch (54 -mm) deep electrical box or to
optional surface -mounted back box.
3. IDC Zone: Wired for Class A or B (Style D or Style B) operation.
4. LEDs: Flash under normal conditions, indicating monitor module is operational and in
regular communication with control panel.
I. Addressable Control Modules (AOM-2SF):
1. Provide to supervise and control operation of 1 conventional NAC of compatible, 24-
VDC powered, polarized audio/visual notification appliances or UL -listed polarized
relays for fan shutdown and other auxiliary control functions.
2. Mount in standard 4 -inch (101.6 -mm) square, 2 -1/8 -inch (54 -mm) deep electrical box or
to surface -mounted back box.
3. Control Module NAC: Wire for Style Z or Style Y (Class A/B) with up to 1 amp of
inductive signal or 2 amps of resistive signal operation. Relay coil shall be magnetically
latched to reduce wiring connection requirements and to ensure 100 percent of all
auxiliary relay or NACs shall be energized at same time on same pair of wires.
4. Audio/Visual Power: Provide by separate supervised power circuit from main fire alarm
control panel or from supervised, UL -listed remote power supply.
J. Addressable Relay Modules (AOM-2RF):
1. Available for HVAC control and other building functions. Relay shall have 2 Form C
sets of contacts that operate in tandem and are rated for a minimum of 2.0 -Amp resistive
or 1.0 -Amp inductive. Relay coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce wiring
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connection requirements and to ensure 100 percent of all auxiliary relay or NACs shall be
energized at same time on same pair of wires.
2. Mount in standard 4 -inch (101.6 -mm) square, 2 -1/8 -inch (54 -mm) deep electrical box or
to surface -mounted back box.
K. Isolator Modules (M500X):
1. Provide to automatically isolate wire -to -wire short circuits on SLC Class A or Class B
branch. Isolator module shall limit number of modules or detectors that may be rendered
inoperative by short-circuit fault on SLC loop segment or branch. At least 1 isolator
module shall be provided for each floor or protected zone of building. No more than 25
devices shall be connected to 1 isolator module.
2. If wire -to -wire short occurs, isolator module shall automatically open -circuit (disconnect)
SLC. When short-circuit condition is corrected, isolator module shall automatically
reconnect isolated section.
3. Does not require address -setting, and its operations shall be totally automatic. Not
necessary to replace or reset isolator module after normal operation.
4. Mount in standard 4 -inch (101.6 -mm) deep electrical box or in surface -mounted back
box.
5. Single LED: Flash to indicate isolator is operational and illuminate steadily to indicate
short-circuit condition has been detected and isolated.
L Addressable Projected Beam Detectors (ABD-2F):
1. Single -ended, reflective design.
2. Six user -selectable sensitivity levels.
3. Operates in range from 16 feet to 328 feet.
4. Temperature Range of Device: Minus 22 degrees F to 131 degrees F.
5. Beam Detector: Automatic gain control to compensate for gradual signal deterioration
from dirt accumulation on lenses.
6. UL -listed.
7. Ability to be tested using calibrated test filters or magnet -activated remote test station.
M. Sprinkler Water -Flow Switches: Existing_
N. Sprinkler and Standpipe Valve Supervisory Switches: Existing.
O. LCD Display Annunciator:
1. Furnish and install as indicated on the Drawings a remote serial annunciator, Model
LCD -7100. Annunciator shall provide 80 -character display, which shall duplicate all
information on basic system display, including any network nodes its host panel is
annunciating, with exception of menus. Contain the following function keys:
a. Alarm Acknowledge.
b. Trouble Acknowledge.
c. Signal Silence.
d. System Reset/Lamp Test.
e. System Drill Test.
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2. Key Lock: Enable switches only when placed in "ON" position, with exception of
Trouble Acknowledge, which is used to silence local trouble audible sounder.
Annunciator shall contain the following LEDs:
a. Alarm.
b. Supervisory.
c. System Trouble.
d. Power Fault.
e. System Silenced.
3. Mount on standard 3 -gang surface or flush electrical box.
4. Each ILI-MB-E3: Accommodate up to 5 remote LCD -7100 annunciators which shall be
located up to 3,000 feet from control panel.
2.7 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
A: General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification -appliance signal
circuits, equipped for mounting as indicated, and with screw terminals for system connections.
1. Combination Devices: Factory -integrated audible and visible devices in a single -
mounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated, and with screw terminals for
system connections.
B. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights complying with UL 1971, with clear or
nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is
engraved in minimum I -inch- high letters on the lens.
1. Rated Light Output:
a. 15/30/75/1,10 cd, selectable in the field.
2. Mounting: Wall mounted 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.
C. Voice/Tone Notification Appliances:
1. Comply with UL 1480.
2. Speakers for Voice Notification: Locate speakers for voice notification to provide the
intelligibility requirements of the "Notification Appliances" and "Emergency
Conununications Systems" chapters in NFPA 72,
3. High -Range Units: Rated 2 to 15 W.
4. Low -Range Units: Rated 1 to 2 W.
5. Mounting: Semi -recessed ceiling -mounted or surface wall -mounted as indicated.
6. Matching Transformers: Tap range matched to acoustical environment of speaker
location.
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2.8 AUXILLARY FUNCTIONS
A. HVAC Control: Designated HVAC units shall be controlled through the auxiliary contacts of
the control panel after an alarm has been initiated from any zone.
B. Electromagnetic Door Holders:
1. Product: Provide FCI #FM -900 series where shown on Drawings.
2. Electromagnetic door holders shall be provided to hold fire- and smoke -barrier doors
open until released by an alarm. The holders shall have approximately 35 -lb (15.9 kg)
holding power and offer failsafe operation.
3. The holders shall be capable of operation on 12-V dc, 24-V ac, 24-V dc, or 120-V ac
without need of any configuration.
4. All holders shall be released via the control panel after an alarm has been initiated from
any zone. All circuits shall be separately fused.
C. Elevator Recall:
1. Smoke detectors at the following locations shall initiate automatic elevator
recall. Alarm -initiating devices, except those listed, shall not start elevator recall.
a. Elevator lobby detectors except the lobby detector on the designated floor.
b. Smoke detector in elevator machine room.
c. Smoke detectors in elevator hoistway.
2. Elevator lobby detectors located on the designated recall floors shall be programmed to
move the cars to the alternate recall floor.
3. Water -flow alarm connected to sprinkler in an elevator shaft and elevator machine room
shall shut down elevators associated with the location without time delay.
a. Water -flow switch associated with the sprinkler in the elevator pit may have a
delay to allow elevators to move to the designated floor.
D. Smoke Dampers: Provide addressable module at each smoke damper. Provide wiring,
connections, and programming to close damper upon initiation of duct -smoke detector or smoke
detectors in areas served by the air duct.
2.9 SYSTEM WIRING
A. Signaling Line Circuits:
1. Number of conductors and conductor size as recommended by the company producing
the system and in accordance with NEC Article 760 requirements.
2. Solid copper conductors, Type TFN or THHN/THWN insulation, rated 600 V, 90 deg C.
3. Conductors twisted, shielded, and jacketed as recommended by the company producing
the system.
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B. Initiating Device Circuits and Notification Appliance Circuits:
1. Same as signaling line circuits except that conductor size shall not be less than #14
AWG.
2. Visible devices shall be on circuits separate from audible devices.
C. Fire -Alarm Terminal Cabinet (FATC):
1. Provide FATC on each floor for system wiring terminations.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine areas and conditions for compliance with requirements for ventilation, temperature,
humidity, and other conditions affecting perfonnance of the Work.
1. Verify that manufacturer's written instructions for environmental conditions have been
permanently established in spaces where equipment and wiring are installed, before
installation begins.
B. Examine roughing -in for electrical connections to verify actual locations of connections before
installation.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 PATHWAYS
A. Base Bid: Pathways shall be installed in EMT.
B. AIternate: Pathways above accessible ceilings may be routed exposed, properly supported with
.1 -hooks.
C. Exposed EMT shall be painted red enamel.
3.3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
A. Comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for
installation and testing of fire -alarm equipment. Install all electrical wiring to comply with
requirements in NFPA 70 including, but not limited to, Article 760, "Fire Alarm Systems."
1. Devices installed but not yet placed in service shall be protected from construction dust,
debris, dirt, moisture, and damage according to manufacturer's written storage
instructions.
B. Connecting to Existing Equipment: Verify that existing fire -alarm system is operational before
making changes or connections.
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1. Expand, modify, and supplement existing control and monitoring equipment as necessary
to extend existing functions to the new system. New components shall be capable of
merging with existing configuration without degrading the performance of either system.
C. General: All equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling assemblies and shall be mounted
firmly in place. Fasteners and supports shall be sized to support the 4 times required load.
D. Install wall -mounted equipment, with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches above the
finished floor.
E. Conductors:
1. The requirement of this section apply to all system conductors, including all signaling
line, initiating device, notification appliance, auxiliary function, remote signaling, ac and
dc power and grounding/shield drain circuits, and any other wiring installed by the
Contractor pursuant to the requirements of these Specifications.
2. All circuits shall be rated power limited in accordance with NEC Article 760.
3. Install all wiring in raceways.
4. All initiating circuit, signaling line circuit, ac power conductors, shield drain conductors
and grounding conductors, shall be solid copper, stranded or bunch tinned (bonded)
stranded copper.
5. All signaling line circuits, including all addressable initiating device circuits shall be #14
AWG minimum multi -conductor jacketed twisted cable or twisted shielded or as per
manufacturer's requirements.
6. All non -addressable initiating device circuits, 24-V do auxiliary function circuits shall be
#14 AWG minimum per manufacturer's requirements.
7. All notification appliance circuit conductors shall be solid copper or bunch tinned
(bonded) stranded copper. Where stranded conductors are utilized, a maximum of 19
strands shall be permitted for No. 14 and larger conductors.
8. All audible notification appliance circuits shall be #14 AWG minimum twisted pairs or
twisted pairs shielded per manufacturer's requirements.
9. All visual notification appliance circuits shall be #14 AWG minimum THHN or twisted
pairs or twisted shielded pairs per manufacturer's requirements.
10. All system circuits shall conform to the requirements of Article 760 and raceway
installation to the National Electrical Code. Fire alarm circuit wiring shall include all
circuits described in Section 760-1 including Fine Print Note No. 1 (FPN No. 1), and as
defined by the manufacturer's UL listing.
11. The entire system shall be installed in a skillful manner in accordance with approved
manufacturer's installation manuals, Shop Drawings, and wiring diagrams. The
Contractor shall furnish all conduit, wiring, outlet boxes, junction boxes, cabinets and
similar devices necessary for the complete installation, All wiring shall be of the type
required by the NEC and approved by local authorities having jurisdiction for the
purpose, including the City of Ithaca Fire Department.
12. Any shorts, opens, or grounds found on new or existing wiring shall be corrected prior to
the connection of these wires to any panel component or field device.
13. Neatly tie -wrap all field -wiring conductors in the gutter spaces of the control panels and
secure the wiring away from all circuit boards and control equipment components. All
field -wiring circuits shall be neatly and legibly labeled in the control panel. No wiring
except home runs from life safety system circuits and system power supply circuits shall
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be permitted in the control panel enclosures. No wiring splices shall be permitted in a
control panel enclosure.
I4. All penetration of floor slabs and fire walls shall be fire stopped in accordance with all
local fire codes.
F. Raceway:
1. All systems and system components listed to UL864 Control Units for Fire Protective
Signaling Systems maybe installed within a common conduit raceway system, in
accordance with the manufacture's recommendations. System(s) or system components
not listed to the UL864 standard shall utilize a separate conduit raceway system for each
of the sub -systems.
G. Manual Fire -Alarm Boxes:
1. Install manual fire -alarm box in the normal path of egress within 60 inches of the exit
doorway.
2. Mount manual fire -alarm box on a background of a contrasting color.
3. The operable part of manual fire -alarm box shall be between 42 inches and 48 inches
above floor level. All devices shall be mounted at the same height unless otherwise
indicated.
H. Smoke- or Heat -Detector Spacing:
1. Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke -Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating
Devices" Chapter, for smoke -detector spacing.
2. Comply with NFPA 72, "Heat -Sensing Fire Detectors" Section in the "Initiating Devices"
Chapter, for heat -detector spacing.
3. 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.
4. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air -supply diffuser or return -air
opening.
S. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting
fixture.
I. Install a cover on each smoke detector that is not placed in service during construction. Cover
shall remain in place except during system testing. Remove cover prior to system turnover.
J. Duct Smoke Detectors: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A. Install sampling tubes so they
extend the full width of duct. Tubes more than 36 inches long shall be supported at both ends.
1. Do not install smoke detector in duct smoke -detector housing during construction. Install
detector only during system testing and prior to system turnover.
K. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install in a visible location near each smoke detector,
sprinkler water -flow switch, and valve -tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal
viewing position.
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L. Audible Alarm -Indicating Devices: Install not less than 6 inches below the ceiling. Install wall -
mounted speakers on surface -mounted back boxes. Install all devices at the same height unless
otherwise indicated.
M. Visible Alarm -Indicating Devices: Install adjacent to each alarm bell or alarm horn and at least
6 inches below the ceiling. Install all devices at the same height unless otherwise indicated.
N. Device Location -Indicating Lights: Locate in public space near the device they monitor.
O. Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 66 inches above the finished floor.
3.4 CONNECTIONS
A. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and
systems. Install the interface device less than 36 inches from the device controlled. Make an
addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system
being controlled.
1. Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated HVAC duct systems.
2. Magnetically held -open doors.
3. Electronically locked doors and access gates.
4. Alarm -initiating connection to elevator recall system and components.
5. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches.
6. Data communication circuits for connection to building management system.
3.5 IDENTIFICATION
A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for
identification specified in Section 260553 "Identification for Electrical Systems."
B. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire -alarm control unit.
3.6 GROUNDING
A. Ground fire -alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground
wire from main service ground to fire -alarm control unit.
B. Ground shielded cables at the control panel location only. Insulate shield at device Iocation.
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3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Field tests shall be witnessed by CU -designated representative.
B. Perform the following tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory -authorized service
representative:
1. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.
a. Inspection shall be based on completed record Drawings and system
documentation that is required by the "Completion Documents, Preparation" table
in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.
b. Comply with the "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.
2. System Testing: Comply with the "Test Methods" table in the "Testing" section of the
"Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.
3. Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written
instructions. Perforin the test using a portable sound -level meter complying with Type 2
requirements in ANSI S1.4_
4. Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to manufacturer's
written instructions.
5. Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written
instructions,
6. Factory -authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of
Completion" in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72
and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" section of the "Inspection,
Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.
C. Reacceptance Testing: Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or
replaced devices and appliances.
D. Manufacturer's Field Services: Provide service of competent, factory -trained technician
authorized by manufacturer to technically supervise and participate during pre -testing and
acceptance testing of system. Testing shall include:
1. Conduct complete visual inspection of control panel connections and test wiring for short
circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation before energizing cables and wires.
2. Close each sprinkler system control valve and verify proper supervisory alarrn at Control
Panel.
3. Verify activation of flow switches.
4. Open initiating device circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates.
5. Open signaling line circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates.
6. Open and short notification appliance circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates.
7. Ground initiating device circuits and verify response of trouble signals_
8. Ground signaling line circuits and verify response of trouble signals.
9. Ground notification appliance circuits and verify response of trouble signals.
10. Check installation, supervision, and operation of intelligent smoke detectors.
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11. Introduce on system each of the alarm conditions that system is required to detect. Verify
proper receipt and proper processing of signal at Control Panel and correct activation of
control points.
12. Consult manufacturer's manual to determine proper testing procedures when system is
equipped with optional features. This is intended to address such items as verifying
controls performed by individually addressed or grouped devices, sensitivity monitoring,
verification functionality, and similar.
E. Before the installation shall be considered completed and acceptable by the awarding authority,
a test of:
1. The Contractor's job foreman, in the presence of a representative of the manufacturer, a
representative of the Owner, and the fire department, shall operate every installed device
to verify proper operation and correct annunciation at the control panel.
2. At least one half of all tests shall be performed on battery standby power.
3. Where application of heat would destroy any detector, it may be manually activated.
4. The signaling line circuits and notification appliance circuits shall be opened in at least
two locations to verify the presence of supervision.
5. When the testing has been completed to the satisfaction of both the contractor's job
foreman and the representatives of the manufacturer and Owner, a notarized letter,
cosigned by each, attesting to the satisfactory completion of said testing, shall be
forwarded to the Owner and the fire department.
6. Leave the fire alarm system in proper working order and, without additional expense to
the Owner, shall replace any defective materials or equipment provided by him under this
Contract within one year (365 days) from the date of final acceptance by the awarding
authority.
7. The fire department shall be notified prior to the final test in accordance with local
requirements.
F. Operating and Instruction Manuals: Operating and instruction manuals shall be submitted prior
to testing of the system. Two complete sets of operating and instruction manuals shall be
delivered to the Owner upon completion.
G. "As -Built" Drawings: A complete set of reproducible "as -built" drawings, showing installed
wiring, color coding, and wire -tag notations for exact locations of all installed equipment,
specific interconnections between all equipment and internal wiring of the equipment, shall be
delivered to the Owner upon completion of the system.
H. Maintenance Instructions:
1. Maintenance instructions shall be complete, easy to read, understandable, and shall
provide the following infonnation:
a. Instructions for replacing any components of the system, including internal parts.
b. Instructions for periodic cleaning and adjustment of equipment with a schedule of
these functions.
c. A complete list of all equipment and components with information as to the
address and telephone number of both the manufacturer and local supplier of each
item.
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d. User operating instructions shall be provided prominently displayed on a separate
sheet located next to the control unit in accordance with UL Standard 864.
e. Copy of warranty stating that all system equipment and wiring shall be free from
mechanical and electrical defects for one year (365 days) from the date of final
acceptance.
I. Maintenance Test and Inspection: Perform tests and inspections listed for weekly, monthly,
quarterly, and semiannual periods. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections.
J. Annual Test and Inspection: One year after date of Substantial Completion, test fire -alarm
system complying with visual and testing inspection requirements in NEPA 72. Use forms
developed for initial tests and inspections.
3.8 DEMONSTRATION
Engage a factory -authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to
adjust, operate, and maintain fire -alarm system.
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