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SECTION 27 0715 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

FAMILY SEARCH OFFICE BUILDING 12 APR 2016 – VCBO 151520 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING SECTION 27 0715 – PAGE 1 BP2 – CORE & SHELL / INTERIORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Includes But Not Limited To: Furnish, install, and test communications horizontal cabling as described in Contract Documents including following:

1. Published Standards and References 2. Submittals 3. Quality Assurance and Warranty 4. Work Areas 5. Horizontal Pathways 6. Horizontal Cabling Systems 7. Backbone Pathways 8. Campus Cabling 9. Telecommunication Spaces 10. Firestopping 11. Bonding and Grounding 12. Power Distribution 13. Field Testing 14. CATV 15. Building Automation 16. Wireless 17. Outside Plant

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Association Publications: 1. British Standards Institution (BSI):

a. BS EN 50310:2006, ‘Application of Equipotential Bonding and Earthing in Buildings with Information Technology Equipment.

2. Building Industry Consulting Service International (BISCI: a. Information Transport Systems Installation Methods Manual (ITSIMM) (6th Edition). b. Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (TDMM) (12th 13th Edition) reviewed by

RCDD. 3. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

a. 1100-2005 Emerald Book, “Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding Electric Equipment”.

4. Telecommunications Industry Association: a. TSB-162, ‘Telecommunication Cabling Guidelines for Wireless Access Points’ (March 2006).

B. Reference Standards: 1. American National Standards Institute/Telecommunications Industry Association:

a. ANSI/J-STD-607-A (October 2002), ‘Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for Telecommunications.’

b. ANSI/TIA-758-A (August 2004), ‘Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunication Infrastructure Standard.’

c. ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 (February 2009), ‘Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premise.’

d. ANSI/TIA-568-C.1 (February 2009), ‘Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard.’

e. ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 (April 2010), ‘Balanced Twisted-Pair Telecommunications Cabling and Components Standard.’


f. ANSI/TIA-569-B (October 2004), ‘Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces.’

g. ANSI/TIA-606-A-1 (January 2009), ‘Administration Standard for Commercial Telecommunications Infrastructure.’

h. ANSI/TIA-942-2 (March 2010), ’Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard for Data Centers.’

i. ANSI/TIA-1152 (September 2009), ‘Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced “Twisted –Pair” Cabling.’

2. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): a. 802.3-2009 IEEE Standard for Information Technology— Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple

Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications - Amendment 2: Ethernet Organizationally Specific Type, Length, Value (TLVs).

3. International Electrotechnical Commission: a. IEC 60603-7:2008, ‘Connectors for electronic equipment – Part 7 ‘Detail specification for 8-

way, unshielded, free and fixed connectors.’ 4. International Organization for Standardization:

a. ISO 11801:2002/Amd 2:2010, ‘Information Technology-Generic Cabling for Customer Premises.’

5. National Fire Protection Association: a. NFPA 70–2008, ‘National Electrical Code.'

6. Underwriters Laboratories: a. UL 94: The Standard for Safety of Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and

Appliances Testing. 1) 94HB, ‘Horizontal Burn Test’.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Action Submittals: 1. Product Data:

a. Provide Manufacturer’s documentation, installation instructions, and descriptive information on each piece of equipment to be used.

2. Shop Drawings: a. Provide submittal drawings, telecommunication rooms, and rack elevations schemes for

engineering approval before project installation begins outlets.

B. Informational Submittals: 1. Certificates:

a. Provide Installer certificates of qualifications required. 2. Design Data:

a. Identification and labeling: 1) Provide labeling system for cable installation to be approved by Owner.

a) Clearly identify all components of system: racks, cables, panels and outlets. b) Designate cables origin and destination and unique identifier for cable within

facility by room number and port count. c) Racks and patch panels shall be labeled to identify location within cable

system infrastructure. b. After system installation, provide three (3) full documentation sets to Consulting

Engineer/Architect for approval. 3. Tests And Evaluation Reports:

a. Submit documentation within ten (10) working days of completion of each testing phase. This is inclusive of all test results and record drawings.

b. Draft drawings may include annotations done by hand. Final copies of all drawings shall be submitted within thirty (30) working days of completion of each testing phase.

c. At request of Consulting Engineer, provide copies of original test results. 4. Field Quality Control Submittals:


a. Architect will provide floor plans in paper and electronic formats on which record documentation information can be recorded.

5. Qualification Statements: a. Letter from Manufacturer certifying level of training and experience of Installer.

C. Closeout Submittals: 1. Include following information in Operations And Maintenance Manual specified for project

a. Operations and Maintenance Data: 1) Provide operating and maintenance cut sheets for each item of equipment submitted

under Product Data. b. Warranty Documentation:

1) Final, executed copy of Warranty. c. Record Documentation:

1) Manufacturers documentation: a) Manufacturer's literature or cut sheet. b) Include (3) copies approved shop drawings

2) Tests and evaluation reports. 3) As-built Documentation:

a) Provide record document to include cable routes and outlet locations. (1) Sequential number shall identify outlet locations. (2) Numbering, icons, and drawing conventions used shall be consistent

throughout all documentation. (3) Provide labeling system information.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Agency Sustainability Approvals: 1. System shall meet approval of authority having jurisdiction (AHJ). NEC and State and/or local

ordinances and regulations shall govern unless more stringent requirements are specified. 2. Meet all TIA/EIA commercial building wiring standards. 3. All Networks shall be installed per applicable standards and manufacturer's guidelines. 4. Cable assemblies shall be UL / CE Listed and CSA Certified. Cables shall be a distinctive green

or green/yellow in color, and all jackets shall be UL, VW-1 flame rated. 5. Grounding shall conform to all required Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding

Requirements for Telecommunications, Electrical Codes, and Manufacturer’s grounding requirements.

B. Qualifications: Requirements of contractor/installer, but is not limited to following: 1. Manufacturer Qualifications:

a. Provide single source for all products of system. 2. Installers Qualifications:

a. Approved and Certified by Manufacturer. b. Qualified trained:

1) Qualified BICSI trained. Provide documentation: a) Forman to be Installer 2 Credential. b) All other Installers to be Installer 1 Credential.

2) Qualified BICSI comparable trained. Provide documentation: a) Category Four Approved Installers.

c. Three (3) year experience with similar projects. Provide documentation.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: 1. Cabling System:

a. Provide warranty for permanent link cabling system to meet Category 6 standard requirements for structured cabling system for 20 years.


PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEMS

A. No Substitutions. Any changes, must be approved by LDS Church ICS Layer One Engineer/Network Engineering team.

B. Manufacturers: 1. Approved Manufacturers and Products.

a. Belden, Richmond, IN www.belden.com. 1) 3613 Multi-Conductor - Enhanced Category 6 Plenum Cable 2) AX101320 Modular Connector - CAT6+ Modular Jack – KeyConnect 3) AX103249 Panels - AngleFlex Patch Panel – KeyConnect 4) C6011xxxxx Modular Cord CAT6+ Patch Cord

b. Panduit Corporation, Tinley Park, IL www.panduit.com. 1) Panduit TX6000 CAT6 UTP Copper Plenum Cable 2) Panduit TX6 PLUS UTP Jack Module 3) Panduit DP6 PLUS CAT6 Angle Patch Panel, 48 Port 4) Panduit TX6 PLUS UTP Patch Cord

c. Systimax Solutions, a CommScope Company, Hickory, NC www.systimax.com. 1) GigaSPEED XL 2071E Verified Category 6 U/UTP Plenum Cable 2) GigaSPEED XL MGS400 Category 6 Modular Jack 3) GigaSPEED XL 48 port angled Category 6 U/UTP Modular Patch Panel 4) GigaSPEED GS8E patch cords 5) Utilize Systimax fiber optic cable. For cable type see section 3.1, H. 6) 360-G2-04U/03U/02U. Utilize a LIU that has 25% room for growth. 7) 760109470 | 360G2 Cartridge 12-LC-LS-AQ-Pigtails. To be used with OM3 fiber

installation. 8) 760109496 | 360G2 Cartridge 12LCSMBLPigtails. To be used with SM fiber installation.

d. Corning Incorporated, Corning, NY www.corning.com 1) Utilize corning fiber optic cable. For cable type see section 3.1, H. 2) CCH-04U/03U/02U. Utilize a LIU that has 25% room for growth. 3) CCH-CS12-E4-P00TE (OM3). To be used with OM3 fiber installation. 4) CCH-CS12-A9-P00RE (SM). To Be used with SM fiber installation.

2. Approved Manufacturers and Products for Cabinets.

a. Panduit Corporation, Tinley Park, IL www.panduit.com. 1) Panduit Net-Access N8212WC 42U Floor Mounted Cabinet

a) 42 RU, Color White, b) Dual hinge front door / split rear door c) No POU brackes, Two sets of fingers, solid side panels d) No casters, numbers up, cage nut rails

2) Panduit Net-Access N8512WC 45U Floor Mounted Cabinet a) 45 RU, Color White, b) Dual hinge front door / split rear door c) No POU brackes, Two sets of fingers, solid side panels d) No casters, numbers up, cage nut rails

b. Chatsworth Products (CPI) Inc. www.chatsworth.com 1) CPI CubeiT Wall Mounted Enclosure 11840-E48, E36, E24, E13 (Size per required)

a) Glacier White color

C. Criteria: 1. Must install single manufacture as complete permanent link.

a. Category 6 minimum compliance margin on all parameters beyond category 6 and Power Sum ACR out to 250 MHz

2. Entire Category 6 system to be provided by single approved Manufacturer throughout.


3. Install structured cabling system that will be able to support interconnections to active telecommunications equipment for voice and data applications in multi-vendor, multi-product environment. Structured cabling system should adhere to ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, ANSI/TIA-568-C.1, ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ANSI/TIA-606-A; ANSI/J-STD-607-A, and ANSI/TIA-942-2 standards with respect to pathways, distribution, administration, and grounding of the system.

4. Each room drop will consist of two drops each consisting of two terminations can be interoperable to accommodate either voice or data applications. Provide convenience phone drops that will consist of single termination that will be installed in proper faceplate for each location’s phone.

5. Install, terminate, test, and guarantee each drop according to customer all applicable standards and customer preferences.

6. Work area faceplate and jacks to match electrical outlet face plates 7. Horizontal cables will be rated Category 6 (250 MHz) in performance and rated to comply with

ANSI/TIA-568 to connector outlets at Work Area. Horizontal cables will home run back to Telecommunications Room and will terminate on individual Category 6 rated jacks to populate modular style 48 port angled patch panel on open racks. All cables will be patched at cutover as interconnection into floor serving active equipment using RJ45 modular equipment cables rated to Category 6 as specified.

8. Match additions to horizontal raceway to complete system according to ANSI/TIA-568 where suspension and protection gaps exist.

D. Components – Work Area Subsystem: 1. Provide connectivity equipment used to connect horizontal cabling subsystem and equipment in

work area. Both copper and fiber media shall be supported. Connectivity equipment shall include following options: a. Patch (equipment) cords and modular connectors. b. Outlets and surface mount boxes. c. Surface raceway and outlet poles. d. Consolidation point / MUTOA.

2. Patch Cords and Modular Connectors: a. Match horizontal cabling medium and rating. Same Manufacturer shall provide modular

connectors and patch cords. Total patch cord length at work area is not to exceed 10 feet (3.0 m).

b. Copper Connectivity: 1) Network Cabling System:

a) Provide for Work Area subsystem, including all modular connectors. b) Modular connectors shall support of high-speed networks and applications

designed for implementation on 1Gbps copper cabling. c) Outlets shall utilize fully interchangeable and individual connector modules

that mount side-by-side to facilitate quick and easy moves, adds and changes.

2) Modular Connections: a) Data Modules shall be Category 6:

(1) Eight position 8P8C modules required in all work areas and shall exceed connector requirements of TIA Category 6 standard.

(2) Prove termination cap with strain relief on cable jacket, ensure cable twists are maintained to within 1/8 inch (3 mm) and include wiring scheme label. Wiring scheme label shall be available with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 wiring schemes.

b) Terminations shall use for ANSI/TIA-568-C.0 wiring scheme. c) Modules shall terminate 4 pair 23 100-ohm solid unshielded twisted pair

cable. d) Modules shall meet ISO 11801 standard including complying with

intermateability standard IEC 60603-7 for backward compatibility. e) Category 6 modules shall have UL and CSA approval. f) Modules shall have ETL verified Category 6 performance and ISO 11801

Class E performance in both basic and channel links. g) Modules shall be universal in design, accepting 2, 3, or 4 pair modular plugs

without damage to outer jack contacts.


h) Modules shall be able to be re-terminated minimum of 10 times and be available in 11 standard colors for color-coding purposes.

i) Jack shall snap into all outlets and patch panels. 3) Patch Cords:

a) Category 6 patch cords 'shall be factory terminated with modular plugs featuring one-piece, tangle-free latch design and strain-relief boots to support easy moves, adds. and changes.

b) Constructed with Category 6 23-AWG UTP cable. c) Each patch cord shall be 100% performance tested at factory in channel test

to TIA Category 6 standard. d) Patch cords shall come in standard lengths of 5 (1.50 meters) in same color

as horizontal permanent link cable. 3. Outlets and Surface Mount Boxes:

a. Outlets and surface mount boxes shall support network system by providing high-density in-wall, surface mount cabling applications.

b. Provide faceplates for flush mount: 1) Outlets faceplates shall be manufactured from high-impact thermoplastic material with

UL 94 flammability rating of 94 HB or better. 4. Copper Cable:

a. Design Criteria: 1) Performance exceeds all ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, ANSI/TIA-568-C.1, and ANSI/TIA-568-C.2

Category 6 and ISO 11801 for Class E cable requirements. 2) ETL tested and verified for Category 6 component performance. 3) Conductors are twisted in pairs with four pairs contained in flame retardant PVC jacket

separated by a spline. 4) Performance tested to 650 MHz. 5) Plenum (CMP) flame rated. 6) Maximum installation tension of 25 lbs (110 N). 7) Installation temperature range: 32 deg F (0 deg C) to 140 deg F (60 deg C). 8) Operating temperature range: 14 deg F (minus 10 deg C) to 140 deg F (60 deg C). 9) Cable diameter: Riser – 0.26 inch (6.604 mm) 0.260"; Plenum – 0.25 inch (6.35 mm). 10) Supports following applications: Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet)

and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet).

E. Horizontal Distribution Cabling: 1. General:

a. Horizontal distribution cabling system is portion of telecommunications cabling system that extends from work area telecommunications outlet/connector to horizontal cross-connect in Technology Room. 1) Horizontal cabling in office should terminate in Telecommunications Room located on

same floor as Work Area being served. 2) Horizontal cabling is installed in star topology (home run). 3) Bridged taps and splices are not permitted as part of copper horizontal cabling.

F. Components – Telecommunications Room: 1. General:

a. Connect networking equipment to horizontal and backbone cabling subsystems: 1) Termination hardware (connectors and patch cords), racks, cable management

products and cable routing products. 2) Cable termination hardware.

b. Terminate each horizontal or backbone cabling run using appropriate connectors or connecting blocks depending upon cable type: 1) Matching patch cords will be used to perform cross-connect activities or to connect into

the networking/voice hardware: a) Category 6 Enhanced Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).

c. Four-pair Category 6 UTP cabling shall be terminated onto four-pair Category 6 module: 1) All modules shall be terminated using 568-B wiring scheme. 2) Eight position 8P8C module shall exceed connector requirements of TIA Category 6

standard.


3) Jack termination to 4-pair, 100 ohm solid unshielded twisted pair cable shall be by use of forward motion termination cap and shall not require use of punchdown or insertion tool.

2. Rack, Cabinet, and Cabling Management Enclosure: a. Cable Management:

1) Cable Management System shall be used to provide neat and efficient means for routing and protecting fiber and copper cables and patch cords on telecommunication racks and enclosures.

2) Provide complete cable management system comprised of vertical and horizontal cable managers to manage cables on both front and rear of rack.

3) System shall protect network investment by maintaining system performance, controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief.

b. Vertical Cable Management: 1) General:

a) Vertical cable managers include 8 inch wide (Front/Back) channel trough with cover that aid in routing, managing and organizing cable to and from equipment.

b) Panels shall protect network equipment by controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief.

2) Provide panels with universal design mounting to 19 inches (480 mm) rack and constructed of steel bases with PVC duct attached.

3) Covers shall be able to hinge from either side yet still be easily removed to allow for quick moves, adds and changes.

c. Horizontal Cable Management: 1) General:

a) Horizontal cable managers include components that aid in routing managing and organizing cable to and from equipment where non angled patch panels are required.

b) Panels shall protect network equipment by controlling cable bend radius and providing cable strain relief.

2) Provide panels with universal design mounting to 19 inches (480 mm) rack and constructed of steel bases with PVC duct attached.

3) Duct fingers shall include retaining tabs to retain cables in place during cover removal. 4) Covers shall be able to hinge from either side yet still be easily removed to allow for

quick moves, adds and changes. 3. Patch Cords:

a. Provide patch cords between modular patch panels configured as cross-connect or between patch panel and networking hardware when patch is used as interconnect.

b. Patch cords shall be factory terminated with modular plugs featuring one-piece, tangle-free latch design and strain-relief boots to support easy moves adds and changes.

c. Construct patch cords with Category 6 UTP cable. d. Patch cords shall be 100% performance tested at factory in channel test to Category 6

standard. 4. Patch Panels:

a. Four-pair Category 6 UTP cabling shall be terminated onto four-pair-punch-down style connecting hardware mounted to rear of integral patch panels and routed to Category 6 modules on front face of patch panel.

b. Patch panels shall be universal for 568-B wiring configurations. c. Patch panels shall have removable 1-port or 6-port design that allows the module to be

removed without disrupting other ports. d. Integral cable tie mounts shall be included in panel for cable management on back of panel. e. Port and panels shall be easy to identify by patch panel number and port number. f. Rack mountable patch panels shall mount to standard 19 inches (480 mm) rack.

5. Grounding and Bonding: a. Provide Telecommunications Bonding Backbone:

1) Ground all telecommunications cable shields, equipment, racks, cabinets, raceways, and other associated hardware that has potential to act as current carrying conductor.


2) Install telecommunication Bonding Backbone independent of building’s electrical and building ground.

3) Designed in accordance with recommendations contained in ANSI/J-STD-607-A Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Standard.

b. All wires used for telecommunications grounding purposes shall be identified with green insulation: 1) Non-insulated wires shall be identified at each termination point with wrap of green

tape. 2) All cables and bus bars shall be identified and labeled as required.

6. Firestopping: Furnish and install firestopping as per Section 07 8400.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: 1. Install communications system in accordance with Manufacturer's written instructions, and

complying with applicable portions of NEC 'Standard of Installation.'

B. Work Area Outlets: 1. Cables shall be coiled in in-wall or surface-mount boxes if adequate space is present to house

cable coil without exceeding Manufacturers bend radius. a. No more than 12 inches (300 mm) of UTP slack shall be stored in in-wall box, modular

furniture raceway, or insulated walls. b. Excess slack shall be loosely configured and stored in ceiling above each drop location

when there is not enough space present in outlet box to store slack cable. 2. Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, Manufacturer's

recommendations, and best industry practices. 3. Pair untwist at termination shall not exceed 0.125 inch (3.175 mm). 4. Bend radius of cable in termination area shall not be less than 4 times outside diameter of cable. 5. Cable jacket shall be maintained to within one inch (25 mm) of pin termination point.

C. Horizontal Cross Connect: 1. Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, Manufacturer's

recommendations, and best industry practices. 2. Pair untwist at termination shall not exceed 0.125 inch (3.175 mm).

a. Bend radius of cable in termination area shall not be less than 4 times outside diameter of cable.

3. Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks. a. Each panel or block shall be fed by individual bundle separated and dressed back to point of

cable entrance into rack or frame. 4. Cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to termination point. 5. Each cable shall be clearly labeled on cable jacket behind patch panel at location that can be

viewed without removing bundle support ties. a. Cables labeled within bundle, where label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

6. Horizontal Cabling: a. A pull cord (nylon; 1/8 inch (3 mm) minimum) shall be co-installed with all cable installed in

any conduit. b. Cable raceways shall not be filled greater than required by ANSI/TIA-569-B maximum fill for

particular raceway type. c. Cables shall be installed in continuous lengths from origin to destination (no splices) except

for transition points, or consolidation points. d. Where transition points or consolidation points are allowed, they shall be located in

accessible locations and housed in enclosure intended and suitable for purpose. e. Cable’s minimum bend radius and maximum pulling tension shall not be exceeded.


f. If J-hook or trapeze system is used to support cable bundles, all horizontal cables shall be supported at 48 inch (1 200 mm) to 60 inches (1 500 mm) maximum intervals. At no point shall cable(s) rest on acoustic ceiling grids or panels.

g. Horizontal distribution cables shall be bundled in groups of no more than 25 cables. Cable bundle quantities in excess of 25 cables may cause deformation of bottom cables within bundle and degrade cable performance.

h. Cable shall be installed above fire-sprinkler systems and shall not be attached to system or any ancillary equipment or hardware. Cable system and support hardware shall be installed so that it does not obscure any valves, fire alarm conduit, boxes, or other control devices.

i. Cables shall not be attached to ceiling grid or lighting fixture wires. Where support for horizontal cable is required, install appropriate carriers to support cabling.

j. Cables shall be identified by self-adhesive label and meet requirements of ANSI/TIA-606-A-1. Cable label shall be applied to cable behind faceplate on section of cable that can be accessed by removing cover plate.

k. Unshielded twisted pair cable shall be installed so that there are no bends smaller than four times the cable outside diameter at any point in run and at termination field.

l. Pulling tension on 4-pair UTP cables shall not exceed 25 lbf (111 N) for a four-pair UTP cable.

D. Vertical Outlet Pole And Surface Raceway: 1. Horizontal Cabling:

a. General: 1) Vertical outlet poles and Surface Raceway refers to surface raceway system used for

branch circuit wiring and/or data network, voice, video and other low-voltage cabling. Surface raceway shall be used in solid wall applications or for applications where moves, additions and changes are very typical to workflow.

b. Raceway system shall consist of raceway, appropriate fittings and accessories to complete installation per electrical Contract Documents. Non-metallic surface raceway is to be utilized in dry interior locations only as covered in Article 352, part B of the NEC, as adopted by the NFPA and as approved by the ANSI.

E. Copper Termination Hardware: 1. Cables shall be dressed and terminated in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568-C.0, Manufacturer's

recommendations, and best industry practices. 2. Pair untwist at termination shall not exceed 0.125 inch (3.175 mm).

a. Bend radius of cable in termination area shall not be less than 4 times outside diameter of cable.

3. Cables shall be neatly bundled and dressed to their respective panels or blocks. a. Each panel or block shall be fed by individual bundle separated and dressed back to point of

cable entrance into rack or frame. 4. Cable jacket shall be maintained as close as possible to termination point. 5. Each cable shall be clearly labeled on cable jacket behind patch panel at location that can be

viewed without removing bundle support ties. a. Cables labeled within bundle, where label is obscured from view shall not be acceptable.

F. Grounding System: 1. Telecommunications main grounding bus bar (TMGB) and Bonding Backbone shall be designed

and/or approved by qualified Installer with three separate and distinct systems for the site. a. ac grounding electrode (GEC) ground electrode conductor connects equipment to grounding

electrode. b. Equipment grounding system maintains 0V on all equipment enclosures and power supplies

and acts as intentional path for fault condition c. Telecommunications bonding infrastructure

2. Follow requirements of ANSI/J-STD-607-A. 3. All service providers must be consulted to determine any special grounding requirements

G. Identification and Labeling:


1. Apply machine generated approved labeling for racks, cables, panels and outlets: a. Designate cables origin and destination and unique identifier for cable by patch panel

number and patch panel port number. b. Racks and patch panels shall be labeled to identify numeric sequence within the TR space

that shares the cable system infrastructure. The top patch panel (front) on the left most rack shall be labeled P1 and all other patch panels in the same space shall follow sequence from left to right, and top to bottom i.e.P1, P2, P3…

c. All work area face plates shall be labeled according to the patch panel number and patch panel port where the cable is terminated in the TR as: P1-22 P1-23 (example).

2. Outlet, patch panel and wiring block labels shall be installed on, or in, space provided on device as designed.

H. Fiber Optic Cable 1. Minimum 12-strand 2. All additions in divisible increments of 12 (12, 24, 48, etc.) 3. Innerduct required for all fiber backbone cable 4. All fiber will be factory polished LC terminations requiring pigtail fusion slice 5. Fiber type shall be 50 micron multi-mode (OM3 laser-Optimized) backbone riser or campus

distributor fiber for lengths under 300 meters. 6. All lengths over 300 meters shall be single mode fiber 7. Riser rated between building floors 8. Indoor/outdoor rated for building to building backbone 9. OTDR testing required with no more than 6dB loss across the building distributor or campus

distributor end points 10. All building fiber and pathways shall be engineering and installed as home-run backbone to each

TR from the Entrance Facility (EF), Main Equipment Room (ER) or Campus Distributor (CD) end point.

I. Copper backbone 1. Minimum 25-pair Cat 6 2. Lighting protection and grounding termination required per requirements and building code. 3. All additions in divisible increments of 25 (25, 50, 100, etc.) 4. No splicing permitted 5. Riser rated between building floors 6. 25-pair Category 6 and pathways shall be engineering and installed as home-run backbone to

each TR from the Entrance Facility (EF), Main Equipment Room (ER) or Campus Distributor (CD) end point.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field Tests: 1. Provide testing upon completion of installation.

a. General: 1) Testing to be in accordance with ANSI/TIA standards and Manufacturer’s system

warranty guidelines and best industry practice. a) If any of these are in conflict, discrepancies shall be brought to attention of

Architect/Consulting Engineer for clarification and resolution. b. Cables and termination hardware:

1) Test complete system for defects in installation. 2) Verify cabling system performance under installed conditions according to requirements

of ANSI/TIA-568-C: a) All pairs of each installed cable shall be verified prior to system acceptance. b) Any defect in cabling system installation including but not limited to cable,

connectors, feed through couplers, patch panels, and connector blocks shall


be repaired or replaced in order to ensure 100% useable conductors in all cables installed.

c. Copper channel testing: 1) All twisted-pair copper cable links shall be tested for compliance to requirements of

ANSI/TIA-568-C) for each Category 6 cable installed. The test shall be performed by a certified testing unit approved by the manufacturer for all warranties and certifications.

2) Backbone multimode fiber cabling shall be tested at both 850 nm and 1300 nm. d. UTP Cables and Links testing:

1) UTP cabling channel must be tested at swept frequencies up to 250 MHz for internal channel performance parameters as defined in IEEE 802.3 and ANSI/TIA 568-C.0-2. Certifications shall include following parameters for each pair of each cable installed: a) Wire map (pin to pin connectivity). b) Length (in feet or millimeters). c) Near End Crosstalk (NEXT). d) Far End Crosstalk (FEXT). e) ELFEXT. f) Attenuation/Crosstalk Ration (ACR). g) Return Loss. h) Propagation Delay. i) Delay Skew. j) Test equipment shall provide electronic and printed record of each cable tested.

2) Test each pair of cable for opens, shorts, grounds, and pair reversal. a) Correct short or grounded and reversed pairs. b) Examine open and shorted pairs to determine if problem is caused by

improper termination. c) If termination is proper, tag bad pairs at both ends and note on termination

sheets. d) If horizontal cable contains bad conductors, remove and replace cable.

e. Testing Equipment: 1) Comply with requirements of ANSI/TIA-568-C.

a) Appropriate level III tester shall be used to verify Category 6 cabling systems. 2) UTP Cables and Links test equipment:

a) Category Four Approved Testing Equipment. See Section 01 6200 for definitions of Categories:

(1) Fluke Networks DTX-1800 with firmware version 2.04 or later. (a) Test lead to be P/N DTX-PLA001 or PLA002 universal permanent link

interface adapter. (2) Agilent Wirescope Pro N2640A with firmware version 2.1.9 or later.

(a) Test lead to be P/N N2644A-101 universal CAT6A link smart probes. f. Re-Testing:

1) Consulting Engineer may request 10% random field re-test to be conducted on cable system, at no additional cost to Owner, to verify documented findings. a) Tests shall be repeated of those defined above. b) If findings contradict documentation submitted, additional testing can be

requested to extent determined necessary by Consulting Engineer, including 100% re-test at no additional cost to Owner.

g. Tests And Evaluation Reports: 1) Printouts generated for each cable by wire test instrument shall be submitted as part of

documentation package. Installer may furnish this information in electronic form. a) Media shall contain electronic equivalent of test results as defined by the

Section along with software necessary to view and evaluate test reports. 2) Submit documentation within ten (10) working days of completion of each testing

phase. This is inclusive of all test results and record drawings. 3) Draft drawings may include annotations done by hand. Final copies of all drawings

shall be submitted within thirty (30) working days of completion of each testing phase.

4) Proved copies of original test results as in hard copy and soft copy formats. h. Test Documentation:


1) Provide electronic format documentation within three (3) weeks after completion of project.

2) Documentation shall be clearly marked on outside front cover with following: a) "Project Test Documentation". b) Project name. c) Date of completion (month and year).

3) Test results shall include following: a) Record of test frequencies. b) Pass/Fail status c) Cable type. d) Conductor pair and cable (or outlet) I.D. e) Measurement direction. f) Reference setup. g) Crew member name(s). h) Test equipment name, manufacturer, model number, serial number, software

version. i) Last calibration date:

(1) Unless Manufacturer specifies more frequent calibration cycle, annual calibration cycle is required on all test equipment used on project.

(2) Document shall detail test method used and specific settings of equipment during test as well as software version being used in field test equipment.

B. Non-Conforming Work: Non-conforming work as covered in the General Conditions applies, but is not limited to the following: 1. Any cable damaged or exceeding recommended installation parameters during installation shall

be replaced at no additional cost to the Owner. 2. Any defect in cabling system installation including but not limited to cable, connectors, feed

through couplers, patch panels, and connector blocks shall be repaired or replaced in order to ensure 100% useable conductors in all cables installed at no additional cost to the Owner.

3. Correct deviation and repeat applicable testing at no additional cost to the Owner. 4. Correct any work found defective or not complying with Association Publications and TDMM

requirements at no additional cost to the Owner. a. Document all problems found and corrective action taken. b. Include both failed and passed test data.

C. End of Project Documentation: 1. Provide “Redline prints” indicating MDF/IDF locations and Jack location and labeling for easy

identification. These can be provided in CAD or PDF along with a hard copy printed in Arch C (18X24), ANSI C (17X22) or similar sizing.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 28 0721 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

FAMILY SEARCH OFFICE BUILDING 12 APR 2016 – VCBO 151520 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM SECTION 28 07201 – PAGE 1

BP2 – CORE & SHELL / INTERIORS

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. Fire-alarm control unit. 2. Manual fire-alarm boxes. 3. System smoke detectors. 4. Non-system smoke detectors. 5. Heat detectors. 6. Notification appliances. 7. Addressable interface device. 8. Digital alarm communicator transmitter. 9. System printer.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. LED: Light-emitting diode.

B. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Non-coded, addressable system, with automatic sensitivity control of certain smoke detectors and multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only.

B. System shall be UL-listed and factory mutual-approved.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: Fire-alarm control unit and raceways shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to SEI/ASCE 7.

1. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified and the unit will be fully operational after the seismic event."

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. General Submittal Requirements:



1. Submittals shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction prior to submitting them to Architect.

2. Shop Drawings 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 III minimum. c. Licensed or certified by authorities having jurisdiction.

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. Comply with recommendations in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits. 3. Include battery-size calculations. 4. 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.

5. Include plans, sections, and elevations of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning ducts, drawn to scale and coordinating installation of duct smoke detectors and access to them. Show critical dimensions that relate to placement and support of sampling tubes, detector housing, and remote status and alarm indicators. Locate detectors according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

6. Include voice/alarm signaling-service equipment rack or console layout, grounding schematic, amplifier power calculation, and single-line connection diagram.

7. 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. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For fire-alarm control unit, accessories, and components, from manufacturer.

1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.

2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based and their installation requirements.

F. Field quality-control reports.

G. 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 01 Section "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:

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.

H. 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.

I. The disks containing fire alarm files shall be supplied to the owner. These disks shall include all information required to allow the owner to change the fire alarm program themselves. These computer disks shall contain a minimum of the following:

1. CAD drawing files of the building fire alarm map. 2. CAD drawing files of as-build fire alarm component and point-to-point connections. 3. General configuration programming. 4. Job-specific configuration programming. 5. Tutorial file on complete programming of the fire alarm system.

J. The system contractor/supplier shall provide a “Certificate of Compliance” to the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with NFPA Pamphlet 72B (1986 Edition), Section 2-2.6, at the completion of operational acceptance tests, as required herein. This will be applicable to all types of fire alarm systems.

K. A complete set of CAD “as-built” drawings showing installed wiring, color coding, specific interconnections between all equipment, and internal wiring of equipment shall be delivered to the owner upon completion of the system installation.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project. Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm Level II 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.

1.8 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 Owner 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 Owner's written permission.

1.9 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.

1.10 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT

A. Comply with UL 864.

B. Technical Support: Beginning with Substantial Completion, provide software support for two years.

C. Upgrade Service: Update software to latest version at Project completion. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two 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 and to allow Owner to upgrade computer equipment if necessary.

1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Lamps for Remote Indicating Lamp Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 1 unit.

2. Lamps for Strobe Units: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount installed, but no fewer than 1 unit.

3. Smoke Detectors, Fire Detectors: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type.

4. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to 2 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 1 unit of each type.

5. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to locked and tamperproofed components. 6. Audible and Visual Notification Appliances: One of each type installed. 7. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the system.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers / Installers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:



Manufacturer Installer / Telephone Bosch / Radionics American Security & Fire, Inc. / (801) 263-6002 Cerberus Pyrotronics Siemens / (801) 571-9601 Edwards Systems Technology PST / (801) 649-6696 Wasatch Electric / (801) 487-4511 State Fire Sales and Service / (801) 288-2100 Fire Control Instruments Nelson Fire Systems / (801) 484-9992 Gamewell Nelson Fire Systems / (801) 484-9992 Mircom PCS / (801) 560-6423 Mirtone BEST / (801) 352-0743 Notifier Fire Protection Services Corp. / (801) 363-9696 Silent Knight Alarm Tech / (801) 568-6757 Simplex Grinnell Simplex Grinnell / (801) 262-9406

B. Manufacturers for non-system smoke detectors: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. Gentex Corporation. 2. System Sensor.

2.2 SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION

A. Fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and systems:

1. Manual stations. 2. Heat detectors. 3. Smoke detectors. 4. Duct smoke detectors. 5. Verified automatic alarm operation of smoke detectors. 6. Heat detectors in elevator shaft and pit. 7. Fire-extinguishing system operation.

B. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following actions:

1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances. 2. Identify alarm at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators. 3. Transmit an alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station. 4. Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths. 5. Release fire and smoke doors held open by magnetic door holders. 6. Activate voice/alarm communication system. 7. Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire-alarm mode. 8. Activate smoke-control system (smoke management) at firefighter smoke-control system panel. 9. Activate stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization systems. 10. Close smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems. 11. Recall elevators to primary or alternate recall floors. 12. Activate emergency lighting control. 13. Activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel supplies. 14. Record events in the system memory. 15. Record events by the system printer.

C. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions:



1. Valve supervisory switch. 2. Low-air-pressure switch of a dry-pipe sprinkler system. 3. Elevator shunt-trip supervision.

D. 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.

E. System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions: Initiate notification appliance and annunciate at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciators. Record the event on system printer.

2.3 FIRE-ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. General Requirements for Fire-Alarm Control Unit:

1. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL.

a. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies.

b. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder and printer.

2. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status.

a. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting and allow for adjustment of sensitivity at fire-alarm control unit.

b. Temperature sensors shall additionally test for and communicate the sensitivity range of the device.

3. Addressable control circuits for operation of mechanical equipment.

B. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire-alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu.

1. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, two (2) lines of forty (40) characters, minimum. 2. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control

commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters.

C. Circuits:

1. Initiating Device, Notification Appliance, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class A.



a. Initiating Device Circuits: Style D. b. Notification Appliance Circuits: Style Z. c. Signaling Line Circuits: Style 6. d. Install no more than 100 addressable devices on each signaling line circuit.

2. Initiating Device, Notification Appliance, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class B.

a. Initiating Device Circuits: Style B. b. Notification Appliance Circuits: Style Y. c. Signaling Line Circuits: Style 4. d. Install no more than 100 addressable devices on each signaling line circuit.

3. Serial Interfaces: Two RS-232 ports for printers.

D. Stairwell Pressurization: Provide an output signal using an addressable relay to start the stairwell pressurization system. Signal shall remain on until alarm conditions are cleared and fire-alarm system is reset. Signal shall not stop in response to alarm acknowledge or signal silence commands.

1. Pressurization starts when any alarm is received at fire-alarm control unit. 2. Alarm signals from smoke detectors at pressurization air supplies have a higher priority than other

alarm signals that start the system.

E. Smoke-Alarm Verification:

1. Initiate audible and visible indication of an "alarm-verification" signal at fire-alarm control unit. 2. Activate an NRTL-listed and -approved "alarm-verification" sequence at fire-alarm control unit

and detector. 3. Record events by the system printer. 4. Sound general alarm if the alarm is verified. 5. Cancel fire-alarm control unit indication and system reset if the alarm is not verified.

F. Notification Appliance Circuit: Operation shall sound in Temporal Pattern 3.

G. 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.

H. 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.

I. Remote Smoke-Detector Sensitivity Adjustment: Controls shall select specific addressable smoke detectors for adjustment, display their current status and sensitivity settings, and change those settings.



Allow controls to be used to program repetitive, time-scheduled, and automated changes in sensitivity of specific detector groups. Record sensitivity adjustments and sensitivity-adjustment schedule changes in system memory, and print out the final adjusted values on system printer.

J. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to a remote alarm station.

K. Voice/Alarm Signaling Service: Central emergency communication system with redundant microphones, preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators provided in a separate cabinet located in the fire command center or as a special module that is part of fire-alarm control unit.

1. Indicated 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 and be listed by an NRTL.

a. Allow the application of and evacuation signal to indicated number of zones and, at 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-alarm 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.

L. 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.

M. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory and digital alarm communicator transmitters shall be powered by 24-V dc source.

1. Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the power-supply module rating.

N. Secondary Power: 24-V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch.

1. Batteries: Sealed, valve-regulated, recombinant lead acid. 2. Capacity: Size for all finished and unfinished spaces within building plus twenty-five (25) percent

ampere-hour capacity.

O. 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.



2.4 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES

A. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in contrasting color; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box. 1. Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type; with integral

addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

2. Station Reset: Key-operated switch. 3. Indoor Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit

lifting for access to initiate an alarm. Lifting the cover actuates an integral battery-powered audible horn intended to discourage false-alarm operation.

4. Weatherproof Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated clear plastic enclosure hinged at the top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.5 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS

A. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors: 1. Detectors shall be two-wire type. 2. Detectors shall have an Integral Addressable Module, arranged to communicate detector status

(normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. Detectors shall also be base-mounted, with the detector and associated electronic components mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring.

3. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation.

4. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type indicating detector has operated and power-on status. 5. Remote Control: Unless otherwise indicated, detectors shall be analog-addressable type,

individually monitored at fire-alarm control unit for calibration, sensitivity, and alarm condition and individually adjustable for sensitivity by fire-alarm control unit.

a. Rate-of-rise temperature characteristic shall be selectable at fire-alarm control unit for 15 or 20 deg F per minute.

b. Fixed-temperature sensing shall be independent of rate-of-rise sensing and shall be settable at fire-alarm control unit to operate at 135 or 155 deg F.

c. Provide multiple levels of detection sensitivity for each sensor.

B. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors:

1. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting.

2. An operator at fire-alarm control unit, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector:

a. Primary status. b. Device type. c. Present average value. d. Present sensitivity selected. e. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.).

3. This is the default detector type to be used on the product, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

C. Ionization Smoke Detector:






3. Use this type of detector only when specifically indicated on the drawings.

D. Duct Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type complying with UL 268A.




3. Weatherproof Duct Housing Enclosure: NEMA 250, Type 4X; NRTL listed for use with the supplied detector.

4. Each sensor shall have multiple levels of detection sensitivity. 5. Sampling Tubes: Design and dimensions as recommended by manufacturer for specific duct size,

air velocity, and installation conditions where applied. 6. Relay Fan Shutdown: Rated to interrupt fan motor-control circuit.

2.6 HEAT DETECTORS

A. General Requirements for Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521.

B. Heat Detector, Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature of 135 deg F or a rate of rise that exceeds 15 deg F per minute unless otherwise indicated.

1. Mounting: Twist-lock base interchangeable with smoke-detector bases. 2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or

trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

C. Heat Detector, Fixed-Temperature Type: Actuated by temperature that exceeds a fixed temperature of 190 deg F.

1. Mounting: Twist-lock base interchangeable with smoke-detector bases. 2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or

trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

D. Continuous Linear Heat-Detector System:



1. Detector Cable: Rated detection temperature 155. NRTL listed for "regular" service and a standard environment. Cable includes two steel actuator wires twisted together with spring pressure, wrapped with protective tape, and finished with PVC outer sheath. Each actuator wire is insulated with heat-sensitive material that reacts with heat to allow the cable twist pressure to short- circuit wires at the location of elevated temperature.

2. Control Unit: Two-zone or multizone unit as indicated. Provide same system power supply, supervision, and alarm features as specified for fire-alarm control unit.

3. Signals to Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Any type of local system trouble shall be reported to fire-alarm control unit as a composite "trouble" signal. Alarms on each detection zone shall be individually reported to central fire-alarm control unit as separately identified zones.

4. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

2.7 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES

A. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Individually addressed, connected to a signaling line circuit, 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. Chimes, Low-Level Output: Vibrating type, 75-dBA minimum rated output.

C. Chimes, High-Level Output: Vibrating type, 81-dBA minimum rated output.

D. Horns: Electric-vibrating-polarized type, 24-V dc; with provision for housing the operating mechanism behind a grille. Comply with UL 464. Horns shall produce a sound-pressure level of 90 dBA, measured 10 feet from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464 test protocol.

E. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch- high letters on the lens.

1. Rated Light Output: a. 15/30/75/110 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.

F. Voice/Tone Notification Appliances:

1. Appliances shall comply with UL 1480 and shall be listed and labeled by an NRTL. 2. High-Range Units: Rated 2 to 15 W. 3. Low-Range Units: Rated 1 to 2 W. 4. Mounting: semirecessed. 5. Matching Transformers: Tap range matched to acoustical environment of speaker location.



2.8 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE

A. Description: Microelectronic monitor module, NRTL listed for use in providing a system address for alarm-initiating devices for wired applications with normally open contacts.

B. Integral Relay: Capable of providing a direct signal to circuit-breaker shunt trip for power shutdown.

2.9 DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER

A. Digital alarm communicator transmitter shall be acceptable to the remote central station and shall comply with UL 632 and be listed and labeled by an NRTL.

B. Functional Performance: Unit shall receive an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from fire-alarm control unit and automatically capture two telephone line(s) and dial a preset number for a remote central station. When contact is made with central station(s), signals shall be transmitted. If service on either line is interrupted for longer than 45 seconds, transmitter shall initiate a local trouble signal and transmit the signal indicating loss of telephone line to the remote alarm receiving station over the remaining line. Transmitter shall automatically report telephone service restoration to the central station. If service is lost on both telephone lines, transmitter shall initiate the local trouble signal.

C. Local functions and display at the digital alarm communicator transmitter shall include the following:

1. Verification that both telephone lines are available. 2. Programming device. 3. LED display. 4. Manual test report function and manual transmission clear indication. 5. Communications failure with the central station or fire-alarm control unit.

D. Digital data transmission shall include the following:

1. Address of the alarm-initiating device. 2. Zone of the supervisory signal. 3. Zone of the trouble-initiating device. 4. Loss of ac supply or loss of power. 5. Low battery. 6. Abnormal test signal. 7. Communication bus failure.

E. Self-Test: Conducted automatically every 24 hours with report transmitted to central station.

2.10 DEVICE GUARDS

A. Description: Welded wire mesh of size and shape for the manual station, smoke detector, gong, or other device requiring protection.

1. Factory fabricated and furnished by manufacturer of device. 2. Finish: Paint of color to match the protected device.



PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.

B. Power for the panel, battery charger, or any other device which affects the operation of the system shall be controlled through a single circuit breaker labeled, “Fire Alarm System – Do Not Turn Off.” Connect to engine generator-supported emergency circuit where available.

C. Equipment Mounting: Install wall-mounted fire-alarm control unit on finished floor with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches above the finished floor.

1. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint devices specified in Division 26 Section "Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems."

2. Locate fire alarm control unit as directed by the authority having jurisdiction.

D. Raceway: Install fire alarm conductors in raceway. Fire alarm system conductors from different zones may be combined in common conduit. Make certain that raceway and wire quantity, size, and type are suitable for equipment supplied and is within NEC standards. No wiring other than that directly associated with the fire alarm and detection systems shall be permitted inside the fire alarm conduits. All conduit, mounting boxes, junction boxes, panels, detectors, alarm devices, etc., shall be mounted and fastened with appropriate fittings to insure positive grounding throughout the system.

E. Loop wires through each device in zone for proper supervision. Tee-taps are not permitted. Wiring splices are to be avoided to the maximum extent possible; if needed, they must be made only in junction boxes. Transposing or changing color-coding of the wires shall not be permitted.

F. Provide dust protection for installed and existing (if any) smoke detectors until finish work is completed and building is ready for occupancy.

G. Protect conductors from cuts, abrasion, and other damage during construction.

H. Minimum conductor size shall be 14 AWG, unless otherwise specified. Shielded and/or stranded conductors shall be provided where recommended by the manufacturer.

I. Connecting to Existing Equipment: Verify that existing fire-alarm system is operational before making changes or connections.

1. Connect new equipment to existing control panel in existing part of the building. 2. Connect new equipment to existing monitoring equipment at the supervising station. 3. Expand, modify, and supplement existing control equipment as necessary to extend existing

control functions to the new points. New components shall be capable of merging with existing configuration without degrading the performance of either system.

J. 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. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet. 4. Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high ceiling

areas shall be determined according to Appendix A or Appendix B in NFPA 72.



5. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 3 feet from air-supply diffuser or return-air opening. 6. Lighting Fixtures: Locate detectors not closer than 12 inches from any part of a lighting fixture.

K. Duct Smoke Detectors: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A. Install sampling tubes so they extend the full width of duct.

L. Heat Detectors in Elevator Shafts: Coordinate temperature rating and location with sprinkler rating and location.

M. Single-Station Smoke Detectors: Where more than one smoke alarm is installed within a dwelling or suite, they shall be connected so that the operation of any smoke alarm causes the alarm in all smoke alarms to sound.

N. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install near each smoke detector and each sprinkler water-flow switch and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal viewing position.

O. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install at +80 inches above finished floor, but not less than 6 inches below the ceiling. Install bells and horns on flush-mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism concealed behind a grille.

P. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install adjacent to each alarm bell or alarm horn at +80 inches above finished floor, but at least 6 inches below the ceiling.

Q. Device Location-Indicating Lights: Locate in public space near the device they monitor.

R. Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Surface mounted, with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches above the finished floor.

S. Antenna for Radio Alarm Transmitter: Mount to building structure where indicated. Use mounting arrangement and substrate connection that will resist 100-mph wind load with a gust factor of 1.3 without damage.

T. Do not install manual fire alarm boxes close to light switches.

U. Manual alarm initiating stations shall be provided at all required building exits, boiler rooms, kitchens, and main administrative offices, and elsewhere to provide a maximum 200’ travel distance to a pull station from any point in the building.

V. Post copy of wire identification list inside fire alarm panel door and other area accessible to fire alarm service personnel.

W. The control and other panels shall be mounted with sufficient clearance for observation and testing.

X. All fire alarm junction boxes shall be identified with zone number and red paint for easy identification.

Y. Mount remote multi-signialing accessory for non-system duct smoke detector in a readily accessible location and wire complete.

3.2 CONNECTIONS

A. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and systems. Install the interface device less than 3 feet from the device controlled. Make an addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is available at the device or system being controlled.



1. Alarm-initiating connection to smoke-control system (smoke management) at firefighter smoke-control system panel.

2. Alarm-initiating connection to stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization systems. 3. Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems. 4. Alarm-initiating connection to elevator recall system and components. 5. Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency lighting control. 6. Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel supplies. 7. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches. 8. Supervisory connections at low-air-pressure switch of each dry-pipe sprinkler system. 9. Supervisory connections at elevator shunt trip breaker. 10. Supervisory connections at fire-pump power failure including a dead-phase or phase-reversal

condition. 11. Supervisory connections at fire-pump engine control panel.

3.3 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."

B. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit.

C. All fire detection devices shall be marked in nominal ½” high letters with the zone and device number (for example: a mark reading, “1-20,” indicated Zone 1, Device Number 20).

D. Building Fire Map:

1. A building fire alarm map shall be supplied to the owner, indicating the exact location and address of all individual devices. Install the building map adjacent to the fire alarm panel. Provide a high-quality plastic sign (map holder) with two layers. The back layer shall be painted black. The front layer shall have a clear center for viewing the CAD fire alarm drawing. The edges of the sign shall be colored to match the building interior. The building map shall indicate zoning by the use of five different colors, minimum.

3.4 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.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field tests shall be witnessed by Engineer and authorities having jurisdiction .

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform tests and inspections.

1. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and to assist in testing.

D. Tests and Inspections:



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 NFPA 72 in its "Completion Documents, Preparation" Table in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter.

b. Comply with "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 "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 and Authority Having Jurisdiction. Perform 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 and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

5. Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions and Authority Having Jursidiction.

6. Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72.

E. Reacceptance Testing: Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or replaced devices and appliances.

F. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

G. Prepare test and inspection reports.

H. Maintenance Test and Inspection: Perform tests and inspections listed for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semiannual periods. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections.

I. Annual Test and Inspection: One year after date of Substantial Completion, test fire-alarm system complying with visual and testing inspection requirements in NFPA 72. Use forms developed for initial tests and inspections.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire-alarm system.

END OF SECTION 280721