DATE: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: ADDRESS2: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PROJECT ENGINEER: CONTACT PERSON: PHONE: FAX: PROJECT NUMBER: FILE NAME: ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION PRE-ACTION/DELUGE CONTROL SYSTEM PART 1.0 - GENERAL 1.1. DESCRIPTION: A. This section includes the furnishing, installation, and connection of the fire alarm equipment required to form a complete coordinated pre-action deluge system that is ready for operation. It shall include, but not be limited to, alarm initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, control panel, auxiliary control devices, annunciators, power supplies, releasing devices and wiring as shown on the drawings and specified herein. B. The fire alarm system shall comply with requirements of NFPA Standard No. 72 for protected premises signaling systems except as modified and supplemented by this specification. The system field wiring shall be supervised either electrically or by software-directed polling of field devices. C. Sprinkler system components shall be provided as specified in Section 15500 - fire protection. D. The fire alarm system shall be manufactured by an ISO 9001 certified company and meet the requirements of BS EN9001: ANSI/ASQC Q9001-1994. E. The FACP and peripheral devices shall be manufactured 100% by a single U.S. manufacturer (or division thereof). F. The system and its components shall be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. listed under the appropriate UL testing standard as listed herein for fire alarm applications and shall be installed in compliance with the UL listing. G. The installing company shall employ NICET (minimum Level II Fire Alarm Technology) technicians on site to guide the final check-out and to ensure the systems integrity. 1.2. SCOPE: A. A new pre-action deluge control system shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and drawings. B. Basic Performance: 1. Initiation Device Circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class A (NFPA Style D). 2. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class A (NFPA Style Z). 3. Releasing circuits shall be wired to supervise the solenoid coil. 4. A single ground or open on any initiating device circuit or notification appliance circuit shall not cause system malfunction, loss of operating power or the ability to report an alarm. C. Basic System Functional Operation When a fire alarm condition is detected and reported by one of the system initiating devices, the following functions shall immediately occur: 1. Activate the pre-action deluge valves on the sprinkler system. 2. Annunciate the alarm condition on the building fire alarm system. 3. Activate any audible and visual alarm notification appliances connected to the control panel. 1.3. Submittals A. Manufacturers Equipment: All references to manufacturer's model numbers and other pertinent information herein are intended to establish minimum standards of performance, function and quality. Equivalent equipment (compatible UL Listed) from other manufacturers may be substituted for the specified equipment as long as the minimum standards are met. B. Shop Drawings: Include manufacturer's name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements, equipment layout, device arrangement, and complete wiring point-to-point diagrams. C. Manuals: Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete operating and maintenance manuals listing the manufacturer's name(s) including technical data sheets (indicate which model numbers are to be used). D. Certifications: 1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer indicating that the proposed supervisor of installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. 1.4. GUARANTY: A. All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of at least one (1) year from the date of acceptance. 1.5. POST CONTRACT MAINTENANCE: A. Complete maintenance and repair service for the fire alarm system shall be available from a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period of five (5) years after expiration of the guaranty. 1.6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications listed below form a part of this specification. A. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - USA: No. 13 Sprinkler Systems No. 15 Water Spray Systems No. 16 Foam-Water Deluge and Foam-Water Spray Systems No. 72-1993 National Fire Alarm Code No. 101-91 Life Safety Code B. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) - USA: No. 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. No. 464 Audible Signaling Appliances. No. 1971 Visual Signaling Appliances. No. 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes. No. 346 Waterflow Indicators for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. C. Local and State Building Codes. D. All requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). 1.7. APPROVALS: Each system must have proper listing and/or approval from the following nationally recognized agencies. UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc FM Factory Mutual ULC Underwriters Laboratories Canada MEA Material Equipment Acceptance (NYC) CSFM California State Fire Marshal PART 2.0 - PRODUCTS 2.1. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL, GENERAL: A. All equipment and components shall be new, and the manufacturer's current model. B. All equipment and components shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturers' recommendations. C. All Equipment shall be attached to walls and ceiling/floor assemblies and shall be held firmly in place (e.g., detectors shall not be supported solely by suspended ceilings). Fasteners and supports shall be adequate to support the required load. 2.2. CONDUIT AND WIRE: A. Conduit: 1. Conduit shall be in accordance with The National Electrical Code (NEC), local and state requirements. 2. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40 percent of interior cross sectional area where three or more cables are contained within a single conduit. 3. Cable must be separated from any open conductors of Power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not be placed in any conduit, junction box or raceway containing these conductors, as per NEC Article 760-29. B. Wire: 1. All fire alarm system wiring shall be new. 2. Wiring shall be in accordance with local, state and national codes (e.g., NEC Article 760). Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 18 AWG (1.02 mm) for initiating device circuits and 14 AWG (1.63 mm) for notification device circuits. 3. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for use with a protective signaling (fire alarm) system. C. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes and Cabinets: 1. All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their purpose. D. The Control Panel shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit, maximum 20 amperes. This circuit shall be labeled at the main power distribution Panel as fire extinguishing control. Control panel primary power wiring shall be 12 AWG. The control panel cabinet shall be grounded securely to either a cold water pipe or grounding rod. 2.3. CONTROL PANEL: A. The shall be a NOTIFIER Model RP-1001 and shall communicate with and control the following types of equipment used to make up the system: detectors, manual release stations, alarm notification appliances, releasing components and other system controlled devices. 1. The control panel shall be a UL listed and FM approved microprocessor controlled Pre-action/Deluge Control Panel. 2. It shall be field programmable to perform the following options: Cross-Zone, Dual Hazard, and Discharge Timer. 3. Function: The control panel shall perform the following functions: a. Supervise and monitor all initiating device circuits and alarm notification circuits for trouble and alarm conditions. b. Supervise the release solenoid(s). c. Detect the operation of any initiating device circuit and the location of the alarm condition. Operate all notification appliances and release devices as designed. d. Visually and audibly annunciate any trouble, supervisory or alarm condition on panel display. B. System Capacity The Control Panel shall include two Style Y/Z Notification Circuits, two releasing circuits, one Form-C alarm contact, 1 Form-C trouble contact, two Class A/B (NFPA Style B/D) Initiating Zones, one Style B/D Waterflow/Alarm Pressure Circuit and one Class B/D supervisory circuit. C. System Display The system display shall indicate the status of the following system parameters: AC POWER Green LED SYSTEM ALARM Red LED RELEASE Red LED SUPERVISORY Yellow LED SYSTEM TROUBLE Yellow LED CIRCUIT TROUBLE Yellow LED ALARM SILENCED Yellow LED POWER TROUBLE Yellow LED D. System Control Switch Operation. 1. Tone Silence Switch: Activation of the control panel tone silence switch in response to alarms troubles and supervisory conditions shall silence the local panel piezo electric signal and change the LED from flashing mode to steady-ON mode. Occurrence of any new conditions in the system shall cause the control panel to resound the Local Piezo sounder and repeat the alarm, trouble, or supervisory sequences. 2. Alarm Silence Switch: Activation of the alarm signal silence switch shall cause all alarm notification appliances to return to the normal condition after an alarm condition. 3. System Reset Switch: Activation of the System Reset Switch shall cause all electronically-latched initiating devices, as well as all associated output devices and circuits, to return to their normal condition. Holding system reset switch down shall perform a LAMP TEST function and will activate the piezo sounder. 4. Alarm Activate Switch: The alarm activate switch shall activate both notification circuits and alarm relays in the system. Alarm activate shall be a latching function. E. System Operation 1. Zone Status LEDs: The alarm, supervisory, or trouble LED(s) shall flash until event(s) have been acknowledged LED(s) shall then illuminate steady. Any subsequent alarm, supervisory or trouble will flash the new event only. 2. Supervisory: A short circuit on this zone shall cause the supervisory LED and zone 4 yellow LED to flash, and shall activate the supervisory notification circuit. An open circuit shall report as a zone trouble. 3. Zone Disable: Disable/Enable shall be accomplished for any input circuit by a special sequence of the 4 control switches. If a zone has been disabled, an alarm shall activate the red zone LED, but not the piezo or any output circuit. 4. Last Event Recall: The last event recall operation shall allow the user to display the previous panel status. Last event recall may be used to diagnose intermittent trouble conditions. F. The control panel shall support the following modules: 1. An optional module that allows relays to track the four indicating/releasing circuits. 2. Optional supervised, LED type remote annunciator. 3. Optional Digital Communicator (complies with 1993 NFPA 72). 4. Optional volt and current meters. 5. Optional transmitter module which complies with NFPA-72 Auxiliary and Remote Station Protective Signaling systems. G. The control panel shall also include the following functions: 1. Output circuits shall be protected against false activations by using a 2-step electronic activation circuit. 2. Battery/Earth fault supervision shall be provided. 3. Adjustable discharge timer shall be available, 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Cross zone option shall be available (two zones in alarm before release). 5. Dual hazard option shall be available (separate initiating and release groups). 6. 7 AH to 15 AH battery options shall be available, providing up to 90 hours standby. 7. Watchdog timer to supervise microprocessor shall be provided. 8. Slide-in zone identification labels shall be provided. H. Field Charging Power Supply: The FCPS is a device designed for use as either a remote 24 volt power supply or used to power Notification Appliances. 1. The FCPS shall offer up to 6.0 amps (4.0 amps continuous) of regulated 24 volt power. It shall include an integral charger designed to charge 7.0 amp hour batteries and to support 60 hour standby. 2. The Field Charging Power Supply shall have two input triggers. The input trigger shall be a Notification Appliance Circuit (from the fire alarm control panel) or a relay. Four outputs (two Style Y or Z and two style Y) shall be available for connection to the Notification devices. 3. The FCPS shall include an attractive surface mount backbox. 4. The Field Charging Power Supply shall include the ability to delay the AC fail delay per 1993 NFPA requirements. 5. The FCPS include power limited circuitry, per 1995 UL standards. I. Stand Alone Voice Evacuation Control Panel 1. A stand alone Voice Evacuation Control Panel shall be available from the same manufacturer of the main fire alarm system. 2. This Voice Control Panel shall work stand alone or as a slave to the Main Control Panel. 3. Shall have as minimum requirements: a. Integral 25 Watt, 25 Vrms audio amplifier. b. Speaker circuit that can be wired both Class A or B. c. Integral Digital Message Generator with a capacity of up to 60 seconds. The Digital Message Generator shall be capable of primary and secondary messages (30 seconds each). These messages shall field programmable without the use of additional equipment. d. Built in alert tone generators with steady, slow woop, high/low and chime tone field programmable. e. Integral Diagnostic LEDs for Power, System Trouble, Message Generator Trouble, Tone Generator Trouble, and Alarm. 4. The Voice Control Panel shall be fully supervised including microphone, amplifier output, message generator, speaker wiring, and tone generators. 5. Speaker outputs shall be fully power-limited. J. Power Supply 1. The power supply for the control panel shall be integral to the control panel itself, and shall provide all control panel and peripheral device power needs. 2. Input power shall be 120 VAC, 60 HZ. The power supply shall provide an integral battery charger for use with batteries up to 15 AH. 3. It shall provide 2.25 amperes of regulated 24 VDC power for release solenoids and notification devices, Four-Wire smoke detector power 24 VDC up to 200 mA, non resettable power 24 VDC up to 200 mA. 4. The power supply shall be designed to meet 1995 UL and NFPA requirements for power-limited operation on all notification and initiating circuits. 5. Positive-temperature-coefficient thermistors, circuit breakers, fuses, or other over-current protection shall be provided on all power outputs. K. Mechanical Design The control panel shall be housed in a cabinet designed for mounting directly to a wall or vertical surface. The back box and door shall be constructed of 0.060 steel with provisions for electrical conduit connections into the sides and top. The door shall provide a key lock and shall include a glass or other transparent opening for viewing of all indicators. The cabinet shall be approximately 5 inches (127 mm) deep and 14.5 inches (368.3 mm) wide. Height shall be approximately 16 inches (406.4 mm). An optional trim ring shall be used for flush mounting of cabinet. Space shall be provided in the cabinet for 7 AH or 12 AH batteries. 2.4. BATTERIES A. Shall be 12 volt, Gell-Cell type (2 required). B. Battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than 90 hours plus 5 minutes of alarm upon a normal AC power failure. C. The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids are required. Fluid level checks refilling, spills and leakage shall not be required. 2.5. SYSTEM COMPONENTS: A. Programmable Electronic Sounders: 1. Electronic sounders shall operate on 24 VDC nominal. 2. Electronic sounders shall be field programmable without the use of special tools, to provide slow whoop, continuous, or interrupted tones with an output sound level of at least 90 dBA measured at 10 feet from the device. 3. Shall be flush or surface mounted as show on plans. B. Strobe lights shall meet the requirements of the ADA, UL Standard 1971 and shall meet the following criteria: 1. The maximum pulse duration shall be 2/10 of one second. 2. Strobe intensity shall meet the requirements of UL 1971. 3. The flash rate shall meet the requirements of UL 1971. C. Audible/Visual Combination Devices: 1. Shall meet the applicable requirements of Section A listed above for audibility. 2. Shall meet the requirements of Section B listed above for visibility. D. Manual Fire Alarm Stations 1. Manual fire alarm stations shall be non-code, non-breakglass type, equipped with key lock so that they may be tested without operating the handle. 2. Stations must be designed such that after an actual activation, they cannot be restored to normal except by key reset. 3. An operated station shall automatically condition itself so as to be visually detected, as operated, at a minimum distance of 100 feet (30.5 m) front or side. 4. Manual stations shall be constructed of high impact Lexan, with operating instructions provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the manual station in letters one half inch (12.7 mm) in size or larger. E. Conventional Photoelectric Area Smoke Detectors 1. Photoelectric smoke detectors shall be a 24 VDC, two wire, ceiling-mounted, light scattering type using an LED light source. 2. Each detector shall contain a remote LED output and a built-in test switch. 3. Detector shall be provided on a twist-lock base. 4. It shall be possible to perform a calibrated sensitivity and performance test on the detector without the need for the generation of smoke. The test method shall test all detector circuits. 5. A visual indication of an alarm shall be provided by dual latching Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), on the detector, which may be seen from ground level over 360 degrees. These LEDs shall flash every 10 seconds, indicating that power is applied to the detector. 6. The detector shall not go into alarm when exposed to air velocities of up to 3000 feet (914.4 m) per minute. 7. The detector screen and cover assembly shall be easily removable for field cleaning of the detector chamber. 8. All field wire connections shall be made to the base through the use of a clamping plate and screw. F. Conventional Ionization Type Area Smoke Detectors 1. Ionization type smoke detectors shall be a two wire, 24 VDC type using a dual unipolar chamber. 2. Each detector shall contain a remote LED output and a built-in test switch. 3. Detector shall be provided on a twist-lock base. 4. It shall be possible to perform a calibration sensitivity and performance test on the detector without the need for the generation of smoke. 5. A visual indication of an alarm shall be provided by dual latching Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) over 360 degrees, on the detector, which may be seen from ground level. This LED shall flash every 10 seconds, indicating that power is applied to the detector. 6. The detector shall not alarm when exposed to air velocities of up to 1,200 feet (365.76 m) per minute. The detector screen and cover assembly shall be easily removable for field cleaning of the detector chamber. 7. All field wire connections shall be made to the base through the use of a clamping plate and screw. G. Duct Smoke Detectors Duct smoke detectors shall be a 24 VDC type with visual alarm and power indicators, and a reset switch. Each detector shall be installed upon the composite supply/return air ducts(s), with properly sized air sampling tubes. H. Projected Beam Detectors 1. The projected beam type shall be a 4-wire 24 VDC device. 2. The detector shall be listed to UL 268 and shall consist of a separate transmitter and receiver capable of being powered separately or together 3. The detector shall operate in either a short range (30' - 100') or long range (100' - 330') mode. 4. The temperature range of the device shall be -22 degrees F to 131 degrees F. 5. The detector shall feature a bank of four alignment LEDs on both the receiver and the transmitter that are used to ensure proper alignment of unit without special tools. 6. Beam detector shall feature automatic gain control which will compensate for gradual signal deterioration from dirt accumulation on lenses. 7. The unit shall be both ceiling and wall mountable. 8. The detector shall have the ability to be tested using calibrated test filters or magnet activated remote test station. I. Automatic Conventional Heat Detectors 1. Automatic heat detectors shall have a combination rate of rise and fixed temperature rated at 135 degrees Fahrenheit (57.2 Celsius) for areas where ambient temperatures do not exceed 100 degrees (37.7 Celsius), and 200 degrees (93.33 Celsius) for areas where the temperature does not exceed 150 degrees (65.5 Celsius). 2. Automatic heat detectors shall be a low profile, ceiling mount type with positive indication of activation. 3. The rate of rise element shall consist of an air chamber, a flexible metal diaphragm, and a factory calibrated, moisture-proof, trouble free vent, and shall operate when the rate of temperature rise exceeds 15 degrees F (9.4 degrees C) per minute. 4. The fixed temperature element shall consist of a fusible alloy retainer and actuator shaft. 5. Automatic heat detectors shall have a smooth ceiling rating of 2500 square feet (762 square meters). J. Waterflow Switches: 1. Waterflow Switches shall be an integral, mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard type. 2. Waterflow Switches shall have an alarm transmission delay time which is conveniently adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds. Initial settings shall be 30-45 seconds. 3. All waterflow switches shall come from a single manufacturer and series. 4. Waterflow switches shall be provided and connected under this section but installed by the mechanical contractor. 5. Where possible, locate waterflow switches a minimum of one (1) foot (305 mm) from a fitting which changes the direction of the flow and a minimum of three (3) feet (914 mm) from a valve. K. Sprinkler and Standpipe Valve Supervisory Switches: 1. Each sprinkler system water supply control valve riser, zone control valve, and standpipe system riser control valve shall be equipped with a supervisory switch. Standpipe hose valves, and test and drain valves shall not be equipped with supervisory switches. 2. PIV (post indicator valve) or main gate valves shall be equipped with a supervisory switch. 3. The switch shall be mounted so as not to interfere with the normal operation of the valve and adjusted to operate within two revolutions toward the closed position of the valve control, or when the stem has moved no more than one-fifth of the distance from its normal position. 4. The supervisory switch shall be contained in a weatherproof aluminum housing, which shall provide a 3/4 inch (19 mm) conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. 5. The switch housing shall be finished in red baked enamel. 6. The entire installed assembly shall be tamper proof and arranged to cause a switch operation if the housing cover is removed, or if the unit is removed from its mounting. 7. Valve supervisory switches shall be provided and connected under this section and installed by mechanical contractor. L. Speakers: 1. All speakers shall operate on 25 VRMS or with field selectable output taps from 0.5 to 2.0 Watts. 2. Speakers in corridors and public spaces shall produce a nominal sound output of 84 dBA at 10 feet (3m). 3. Frequency response shall be a minimum of 400 HZ to 4000 HZ. 4. The back of each speaker shall be sealed to protect the speaker cone from damage and dust. PART 3.0 - EXECUTION 3.1. INSTALLATION: A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, NFPA 72, local and state codes, as shown on the drawings, and as recommended by the major equipment manufacturer. B. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports and hangers shall be concealed in finished areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke detectors shall not be installed prior to the system programming and test period. If construction is ongoing during this period, measures shall be taken to protect smoke detectors from contamination and physical damage. C. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels and remote annunciators shall be flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in unfinished areas. D. At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall perform the tests in Section 3.2 TESTS. 3.2. TEST: Provide the service of a competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for the system. 1. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation. 2. Close each sprinkler system flow valve and verify proper supervisory alarm at the FACP. 3. Verify activation of all flow switches. 4. Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal actuates. 5. Open and short notification appliance circuits and verify that trouble signal actuates. 6. Ground device circuits and verify response of trouble signals. 7. Open release solenoids and verify response of trouble signals. 8. Check presence and audibility of tone at all alarm notification devices. 9. Check installation and supervision of heat detectors to ascertain that they will function as specified. 10. Conduct tests to verify trouble indications for common mode failures, such as alternating current power failure. 11. Each of the alarm conditions that the system is required to detect should be introduced on the system. Verify the proper receipt and that the release solenoid(s) will activate. 3.3. FINAL INSPECTION: At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect. 3.4. INSTRUCTION: Provide instruction as required to the building personnel. "Hands-on" demonstrations of the operation of all system components and the entire system shall be provided.