NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY DATE: October 16, 2015 ... Jet Hall Annex... · Van H. Gilbert...

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY DATE: October 16, 2015

PURCHASING & RISK MANAGEMENT ADMIN.

BOX 30001, MSC 3890 ITB #: 201501074-P

LAS CRUCES, NM 88003

ADDENDUM NUMBER: 5_

FOR

Jett Hall & Jett Annex Renovations and Additions

The following revisions shall be incorporated in the Invitation to Bid referenced above.

All other provisions of the Invitation to Bid shall remain unchanged.

SEE ATTACHEMNTS

BIDDERS MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM ON BID FORM

END OF ADDENDUM

Van H. Gilbert Architect PC

Architecture 2428 Baylor Drive SE

Interiors Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106

Planning 505.247.9955 fax 505.247.1826

DATE: October 19, 2015 FROM: Van H. Gilbert Architect PC

2428 Baylor Drive SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 247-9955 RE: ADDENDUM NUMBER 5 to the Bidding Documents for: New Mexico

State University Jett Hall and Jett Annex Renovations and Additions – ITB #201501074-P

To Whom It May Concern: This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies, as noted below, the original Bidding Documents identified as the New Mexico State University Jett Hall and Jett Annex Renovations and Additions – ITB #201501074-P This Addendum consists of Twenty (20 ) pages.

I. ADDENDA NO. 3, PAGE 11

A. Section 260513, Section Missing from Addenda, See 7 pages attached

B. Section 261219, Section Missing from Addenda, See 19 pages attached

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

ENGINEERING CENTER - JETT HALL #14400

MED-VOLTAGE

VAN H. GIBLERT ARCHITECT PC CABLES

ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS PLANNING 26 05 19 - 1

SECTION 26 0513 - MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Condi-

tions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes cables and related splices, terminations, and accessories for medium volt-

age electrical distribution systems.

B. Related Sections: The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 26, Section 26 0529, Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems for cable and

termination supports.

2. Division 26, Section 26 0553, Identification Coordination for cable markers.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product data for cables and cable accessories, including splices and terminations.

B. Product certificate signed by manufacturer that its products comply with the specified require-

ments.

C. Qualification data for agencies and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article to demon-

strate their capabilities and experience. Include list of completed projects with project names,

addresses, names of Architects and Owners, and other information specified.

D. Product Test Reports: Certified reports of manufacturers' design and production tests indicating

compliance of cable and accessories with referenced standards.

E. Field test reports indicating and interpreting test results relative to compliance with performance

requirements specified. Include certified copies of field test records.

F. Maintenance data for cables and accessories to include in the "Operating and Maintenance

Manual" specified in Division 1.

1. Include operation of fault indicators and separable insulated connectors and their accesso-

ries.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced and certified cable splicer to install, splice, and

terminate medium-voltage cable.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Firm experienced in manufacturing medium-voltage cable and

accessories similar to those indicated for this Project, with a record of successful in-service per-



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formance.

C. Testing Agency Qualifications: In addition to the requirements specified in Division 1 Section

"Quality Control Services," an independent testing agency shall meet OSHA criteria for accredi-

tation of testing laboratories, Title 29, Part 1907, or shall be a full member company of the In-

ternational Electrical Testing Association (NETA).

1. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor Qualifications: A person currently certified by the

NETA or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies to supervise

on-site testing specified in Part 3.

D. Comply with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code for components and installation.

E. Listing and Labeling: Provide products specified in this Section that are listed and labeled.

1. The Terms "Listed and Labeled": As defined in the "National Electrical Code," Article

100.

F. Single-Source Responsibility: All medium-voltage cable shall be the product of a single manu-

facturer.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver medium-voltage cable on factory reels complying with NEMA WC 26.

B. Store cables on reels on elevated platforms in a dry location.

PRODUCTS

1.6 MANUFACTURERS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering

products that may be incorporated in the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Cables:

a. The Okonite Co. (UR-J, 15kV)

2. Cable Splicing and Terminating Products and Accessories:

b. Elastimold

1.7 CABLES

A. Type: MV90.

B. Conductor: Aluminum.

C. Conductor Stranding: Compact.

D. Strand Filling: Convector interstices are filled with impermeable compound.

E. Insulation: Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) complying with AEIC CS8.



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1. Voltage Rating: 15 kV.

2. Insulation Thickness: 100 percent insulation level.

3. Temperature: 105 degree rating

F. Shielding: Aluminum tape, helically applied over semiconducting insulation shield.

G. Shielding: Solid Aluminum wires, helically applied over semi-conducting insulation shield.

H. Shielding and Jacket: Corrugated Aluminum drain wires embedded in extruded chlorinated

polyethylene jacket.

I. Jacket: Sunlight-resistant PVC.

1.8 SPLICE KITS

A. Connectors: IEEE 404, compression type, as recommended by cable or splicing kit manufac-

turer for the application.

B. Splicing Products: As recommended in writing by the splicing kit manufacturer for the specific

sizes, ratings, and configurations of cable conductors and splices specified. Include all compo-

nents required for complete splice, with detailed instructions.

1. Combination tape and cold-shrink rubber sleeve kit with rejacketing by cast-epoxy-resin

encasement or other waterproof, abrasion-resistant material.

2. Heat-shrink splicing kit of uniform cross-section polymeric construction with outer heat-

shrink jacket.

3. Premolded ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) splicing body kit with cable joint

sealed by interference fit of mating parts and cable.

1.9 SOLID TERMINATIONS

A. Conductor Terminations: Comply with IEEE Standard 48, as indicated. Insulation class equiv-

alent to that of the cable. Terminations for shielded cables include a shield grounding strap.

1. Class 1 Termination for Shielded Cable: Modular type, furnished as a kit, with stress-

relief tube, multiple molded silicone rubber insulator modules, shield ground strap, and

compression-type connector.

2. Class 1 Termination for Shielded Cable: Heat-shrinkable type with heat-shrinkable inner

stress control and outer nontracking tubes, multiple molded nontracking skirt modules,

and compression-type connector.

3. Class 1 Termination for Shielded Cable: Modular type, furnished as a kit, with stress-

relieving shield terminator; multiple-wet-process, porcelain, insulator modules; shield

ground strap compression-type connector.

4. Class 2 Termination for Shielded Cable: Kit with stress-relief tube, nontracking insulator

tube, shield ground strap, and compression-type connector. Include silicone rubber tape,

cold-shrink rubber sleeve, or heat-shrink plastic sleeve moisture seal for end of insulation

whether or not supplied with kits.

5. Class 3 Termination for Shielded Cable: Kit with stress cone and compression-type con-

nector.



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B. Termination for Nonshielded Cable: Kit with compression-type connector. Include silicone

rubber tape, cold-shrink rubber sleeve, or heat-shrink plastic sleeve moisture seal for end of in-

sulation whether or not supplied with kits.

1.10 SEPARABLE INSULATED CONNECTORS

A. Separable Insulated Connectors: Modular system complying with IEEE 386. Disconnecting,

single-pole, cable terminators and matching stationary, plug-in, dead-front terminals designed

for cable voltage and for sealing against moisture.

1. Terminations At Distribution Points: Modular type, consisting of terminators installed on

cables and modular, dead-front, terminal junctions for interconnecting cables.

2. Load-Break Cable Terminators: Elbow-type units with 200-ampere load make/break and

continuous current rating. Coordinate with insulation diameter and conductor size and

material of cable being terminated. Include capacitively coupled test point on terminator

body.

3. Dead-Break Cable Terminators: Elbow-type unit with 600-ampere continuous current

rating, designed for deenergized disconnecting and connecting. Coordinated with insula-

tion diameter and conductor size and material of cable being terminated. Include capaci-

tively coupled test point on terminator body.

4. Dead-Front Terminal Junctions: Modular bracket-mounted groups of dead-front station-

ary terminals that mate and match with above cable terminators. Two-, three-, or four-

terminal units as indicated, with fully rated, insulated, watertight conductor connection

between terminals. Grounding lug and manufacturer's standard accessory stands and

stainless-steel mounting brackets and attaching hardware.

5. Protective Cap: Insulating, electrostatic-shielding, water-sealing cap with drain wire.

6. Portable Feed-Through Accessory: Two-terminal dead-front junction arranged for re-

movable mounting on accessory stand of stationary terminal junction.

7. Grounding Kit: Jumpered elbows, portable feed-through accessory units, protective caps,

test rods suitable for concurrently grounding 3 phases of feeders, and carrying case.

8. Standoff Insulator: Portable, single dead-front terminal for removable mounting on ac-

cessory stand of stationary terminal junction. Insulators suitable for fully insulated isola-

tion of energized cable elbow terminator.

9. Test Point Fault Indicators: Arranged for installation in test points of load-break separa-

ble connectors. Self-resetting indicators capable of being installed with a shotgun hot

stick and tested with a test tool. Current trip ratings as indicated.

10. Tool Set: Shotgun-type hot stick with energized terminal indicator, fault indicator test

tool, and carrying case.

1.11 ARC-PROOFING MATERIALS

A. Tape for First Course on Metal Objects: 10-mil-thick, corrosion-protective, moisture-resistant

PVC pipe-wrapping tape.

B. Arc-Proofing Tape: NRTL-listed fireproofing tape, flexible, conformable, intumescent to 0.3

inch thick, and compatible with the cable jacket on which used.

C. Glass Cloth Tape: Pressure-sensitive adhesive type, 1/2 inch wide.



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1.12 FAULT INDICATORS

A. Indicators: Manual reset, fault indicator, arranged to clamp to cable sheath and provide a dis-

play after the cable has faulted. Instrument immune to heat, moisture, and corrosive conditions

and recommended by the manufacturer for the installation conditions. Indicators have current

trip ratings and quantities as indicated.

B. Resetting Tool: Designed for use with fault indicators, with moisture-resistant storage/carrying

case.

1.13 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Test and inspect cables according to NEMA WC 8 before shipping.

B. Test strand filled cables for water-penetration resistance according to ICEA T-31-610, using a

test pressure of 5 psig (35kPa).

EXECUTION

1.14 EXAMINATION

A. Examine raceways to receive medium-voltage cables for compliance with installation tolerances

and other conditions affecting performance of the cable. Do not proceed with installation until

unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

1.15 INSTALLATION

A. Install medium-voltage cable as indicated, according to manufacturer's written instructions and

IEEE 576.

B. Pull conductors simultaneously where more than one cable is indicated in same raceway. Use

NRTL-listed and manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary. Do

not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure val-

ues.

C. Use pulling means including, fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips that will

not damage cables or raceways. Do not use rope hitches for pulling attachment to cable.

D. Install exposed cable parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members and

follow surface contours where possible.

E. Install direct buried cable on a leveled and tamped 3-inch bed of clean sand at the bottom of

trench. Install "buried cable" warning tape 12 inches above cable. Separate cables crossing

other cables or piping from those items by a minimum of 4 inches of tamped earth. Install per-

manent markers at ends of cable runs, changes in direction, and buried splices.

F. In manholes, handholes, pull boxes, junction boxes, and cable vaults, train cables around walls

by the longest route from entry to exit and support cables at intervals adequate to prevent sag.

G. Install splices at pull points and elsewhere as indicated using standard kit. Conform to kit man-



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ufacturer's written instructions.

H. Install terminations at ends of conductors and seal multiconductor cable ends with standard kits.

Conform to manufacturer's written instructions. Comply with classes of terminations indicated.

I. Install separable insulated connector components where indicated in accordance with manufac-

turer's written instructions.

J. Quantities: Provide the following quantities of components:

1. Protective Cap: Install at each terminal junction, 1 on each terminal to which no feeder is

indicated to be connected.

2. Portable Feed-Through Accessory: 3.

3. Standoff Insulator: 3.

K. Arc-Proofing: Arc-proof medium-voltage cable at locations not protected by conduit, cable

tray, direct burial, or termination materials except where indicated. Apply as follows and as

recommended by the manufacturer of the arc-proofing tape.

1. Clean cable sheath.

2. Wrap metallic cable components with 10-mil pipe wrapping tape.

3. Smooth surface contours with electrical insulation putty.

4. Apply arc-proofing tape in one half-lapped layer with the coated side toward the cable.

5. Band the arc-proofing tape with 1-inch -wide bands of half-lapped adhesive glass-cloth

tape 2 inches on center.

L. Seal around cables passing through fire rated elements.

M. Fault Indicators: Install fault indicators on each phase where indicated.

1.16 GROUNDING

A. Ground shields of shielded cable at terminations, splices, and separable insulated connectors.

Ground metal bodies of terminators, splices, cable and separable insulated connector fittings,

and hardware according to manufacturer's written instructions.

1.17 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify cable in accordance with Division 26, Section 26 0553, Identification for Electrical

Systems.

1.18 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Provide the services of a qualified independent testing agency to perform

specified field quality-control testing.

B. Testing: Upon installation of medium-voltage cable and before electrical circuitry has been en-

ergized, demonstrate product capability and compliance with requirements.

1. Procedures: Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in



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NETA Standard ATS, Section 7.3.2. Certify compliance with test parameters.

C. Correct malfunctioning units at site, where possible, and retest to demonstrate compliance; oth-

erwise, remove and replace with new units, and retest.

1.19 PROTECTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to Manufacturer and

Installer, to prevent entrance of moisture into the cable and ensure that medium-voltage cable is

without damage or deterioration at Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 26 0513



PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID FILLED,

VAN H. GIBLERT ARCHITECT PC MED VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS


SECTION 26 1219 - PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

PART 1 - GENERAL


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 pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage distribution transformers, with

primary and secondary bushings within or without air-terminal enclosures.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. BIL: Basic Impulse Insulation Level.

B. Bushing: An insulating structure including a central conductor, or providing a central passage

for a conductor, with provision for mounting on a barrier, conducting or otherwise, for the

purpose of insulating the conductor from the barrier and conducting current from one side of the

barrier to the other.

C. Bushing Elbow: An insulated device used to connect insulated conductors to separable insulated

connectors on dead-front, pad-mounted transformers and to provide a fully insulated

connection. This is also called an "elbow connector."

D. Bushing Insert: That component of a separable insulated connector that is inserted into a

bushing well to complete a dead-front, load break or nonload break, separable insulated

connector (bushing).

E. Bushing Well: A component of a separable insulated connector, either permanently welded or

clamped to an enclosure wall or barrier, having a cavity that receives a replaceable component

(bushing insert) to complete the separable insulated connector (bushing).

F. Elbow Connector: See "bushing elbow" above.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and

accessories.

B. Shop Drawings: For pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage transformers.

1. Include plans and elevations showing major components and features.






a. Include a plan view and cross section of equipment base, showing clearances,

required workspace, and locations of penetrations for grounding and conduits.

2. Include details of equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required

clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field

connection.

3. Include single-line diagram.

4. Include list of materials.

5. Include nameplate data.

6. Manufacturer's published time-current curves of the transformer high-voltage fuses, with

transformer damage curve, inrush curve, and thru fault current indicated.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings:

1. Utilities site plan, drawn to scale, showing heavy equipment or truck access paths for

maintenance and replacement.

B. Qualification Data: For testing agency.

C. Seismic Qualification Certificates: For transformer assembly, 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.

D. Product Certificates: For transformers, signed by product manufacturer.

E. Source quality-control reports.

F. Field quality-control reports.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For transformer and accessories to include in emergency,

operation, and maintenance manuals.


A. Testing Agency Qualifications: Member company of NETA or an NRTL.

1. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Certified by NETA to supervise on-site testing.






PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. 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.

B. Comply with IEEE C2.

C. Comply with IEEE C57.12.00.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: The transformers shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions

determined according to ASCE/SEI 7.

1. The term "withstand" means "the transformer will remain in place without separation of

any parts when subjected to the seismic forces specified and the transformer will be fully

operational after the seismic event."

2. Component Importance Factor: 1.5.

3. Component Amplification Factor: 2.5.

4. Component Response Modification Factor: 6.0.

B. Windings Material: Copper.

C. Surge Arresters: Comply with IEEE C62.11, Distribution Class; metal-oxide-varistor type, fully

shielded, separable-elbow type, suitable for plugging into the inserts provided in the high-

voltage section of the transformer. Connected in each phase of incoming circuit and ahead of

any disconnecting device.

D. Winding Connections: The connection of windings and terminal markings shall comply with

IEEE C57.12.70.

E. Efficiency: Comply with 10 CFR 431, Subpart K.

F. Insulation: Transformer kVA rating shall be as follows: The average winding temperature rise

above a 30 deg C ambient temperature shall not exceed 65 deg C and 80 deg C hottest-spot

temperature rise at rated kVA when tested according to IEEE C57.12.90, using combination of

connections and taps that give the highest average winding temperature rise.

G. Tap Changer: External handle, for de-energized operation.

H. Tank: Sealed, with welded-on cover. Designed to withstand internal pressure of not less than 7

psi (50 kPa) without permanent distortion and 15 psig (104 kPa) without rupture. Comply with

IEEE C57.12.36.

I. Enclosure Integrity: Comply with IEEE C57.12.28 for pad-mounted enclosures that contain

energized electrical equipment in excess of 600 V that may be exposed to the public.






J. Mounting: An integral skid mounting frame, suitable to allow skidding or rolling of transformer

in any direction, and with provision for anchoring frame to pad.

K. Insulating Liquids:

1. Mineral Oil: ASTM D 3487, Type II, and tested for compliance with ASTM D 117.

2. Less-Flammable Liquids:

a. Edible-Seed-Oil-Based Dielectric: Listed and labeled by an NRTL as complying

with NFPA 70 requirements for fire point of not less than 300 deg C when tested

according to ASTM D 92. Liquid shall be biodegradable and nontoxic, having

passed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development G.L.203

with zero mortality, and shall be certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency as biodegradable, meeting Environmental Technology Verification

requirements.

b. Biodegradable and Nontoxic Dielectric: Listed and labeled by an NRTL as

complying with NFPA 70 requirements for fire point of not less than 300 deg C

when tested according to ASTM D 92.

L. Sound level shall comply with NEMA TR 1 requirements.

M. Corrosion Protection:

1. Transformer coating system shall be factory applied, complying with requirements of

IEEE C57.12.28, in manufacturer's standard color Tan.

2. Fabricate front sill, hood, and tank base of single-compartment transformers from

stainless steel according to ASTM A 167, Type 304 or 304L, not less than No. 13 U.S.

gage, complying with requirements of IEEE C57.12.28, standard color Tan.

3. Base and Cabinets of Two Compartment Transformers: Fabricate from stainless steel

according to ASTM A 167, Type 304 or 304L, not less than No. 13 U.S. gage. Coat

transformer with manufacturer's standard green color coating complying with

requirements of IEEE C57.12.28, in manufacturer's standard color Tan.

2.3 THREE-PHASE TRANSFORMERS

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

following:

1. ABB.

2. Cooper Industries, Inc.

3. Eaton.

4. ERMCO-ECI.

B. Description:

1. 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.

2. Comply with IEEE C57.12.26.

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C. Compartment Construction:

1. Single-Compartment Construction: Clamshell style, with provision for padlocking,

hinged cover, and single-point latching.

2. Double-Compartment Construction: Individual compartments for high- and low-voltage

sections, formed by steel isolating barriers that extend full height and depth of

compartments, with hinged, lift-off doors and three-point latching, with a stop in the open

position and provision for padlocking.

D. Primary Fusing: Designed and rated to provide thermal protection of transformer by sensing

overcurrent and high liquid temperature.

1. 150-kV BIL current-limiting fuses, conforming to requirements of IEEE C37.47.

2. Interrupting Rating: 50,000 rms A symmetrical at system voltage.

3. Fuse Assembly: Bayonet-type, liquid-immersed, expulsion fuses in series with liquid-

immersed, partial-range, current-limiting fuses. Bayonet fuse shall sense both high

currents and high oil temperature to provide thermal protection to the transformer.

4. Provide bayonet fuse assembly with an oil retention valve and an external drip shield

inside the housing to eliminate or minimize oil spills. Valve shall close when fuse holder

is removed and an external drip shield is installed.

5. Provide a conspicuously displayed warning adjacent to bayonet fuse(s), cautioning

against removing or inserting fuses unless transformer has been de-energized and tank

pressure has been released.

E. High-Voltage Section: Dead-front design.

1. To connect primary cable, use separable insulated connectors; coordinated with and

complying with requirements of Section 260513 "Medium-Voltage Cables." Bushings

shall be one-piece units, with ampere and BIL ratings the same as connectors.

2. Bushing inserts and feed-through inserts:

a. Conform to the requirements of IEEE 386.

b. Rated at 200 A, with voltage class matching connectors. Provide a parking stand

near each bushing well. Parking stands shall be equipped with insulated standoff

bushings for parking of energized load-break elbow connectors on parking stands.

c. Provide insulated protective caps for insulating and sealing out moisture from

unused bushing inserts and insulated standoff bushings.

3. Bushing wells configured for loop-feed application.

4. Access to liquid-immersed fuses.

5. Dead-front surge arresters.

6. Tap-changer operator.

7. Load-Break Switch:

a. Radial-feed, liquid-immersed type with voltage class and BIL matching that of

separable connectors, with a continuous current rating and load-break rating of 300

amperes, and a make-and-latch rating of 12kA rms symmetrical.

8. Ground pad.

F. Low-Voltage Section:






1. Bushings with spade terminals drilled for terminating the number of conductors indicated

on the Drawings, and the lugs that comply with requirements of Section 260519 "Low-

Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables."

2. Metering: Coordinated with and complying with requirements of NMSU for metering.

Meter will be provided by NMSU and contractor will install. "Electricity Metering."

Make provision for the installation by providing mounting space, brackets, and cable and

conduit routing as well as the following:

a. Sensors.

b. BAS interface.

c. Kilowatt-hour meter.

d. Kilowatt-hour demand meter.

G. Capacities and Characteristics:

1. Power Rating (kVA): 1500

2. Voltage Ratings: Dual rated primary of 5kV and 27kV - 480Y/277V, 3 Phase, 4Wire.

3. Taps: Comply with IEEE C57.12.26 requirements.

4. Transformer BIL (kV): Comply with IEEE C57.12.26 requirements.

5. Minimum Tested Impedance (Percent at 85 deg C): 5.75.

6. K-factor: Complying with UL 1562.

7. Comply with FM Global Class No. 3990.

8. Comply with UL listing requirements for combination classification and listing for

transformer and less-flammable insulating liquid.

H. Transformer Accessories:

1. Drain and filter connection.

2. Filling and top filter press connections.

3. Pressure-vacuum gauge.

4. Dial-type analog thermometer with alarm contacts.

5. Magnetic liquid level indicator with high and low alarm contacts.

6. Automatically resetting pressure-relief device. Device flow shall be as recommended by

manufacturer.

7. Stainless-steel ground connection pads.

8. Machine-engraved nameplate, made of anodized aluminum or stainless steel.

9. Sudden pressure relay for remote alarm or trip when internal transformer pressure rises at

field-set rate. Provide with seal-in delay.

2.4 SERVICE CONDITIONS

A. Transformers shall be suitable for operation under service conditions specified as usual service

conditions in IEEE C57.12.00, except for the following:

1. Altitudes above 3300 feet.

2. Cooling air temperature exceeds limits.

3. Excessive load current harmonic factor.

4. Operation above rated voltage or below rated frequency.

5. Exposure to explosive environments.

6. Exposure to fumes, vapors, or dust.






7. Exposure to hot and humid climate or to excessive moisture, including steam, salt spray,

and dripping water.

8. Exposure to seismic shock or to abnormal vibration, shock, or tilting.

9. Exposure to excessively high or low temperatures.

10. Unusual transportation or storage conditions.

11. Unusual grounding resistance conditions.

2.5 CONTROL NETWORK

A. Controllers: Support serial MS/TP and Ethernet IP communications, and able to communicate

directly via RS-485 serial networks and Ethernet 10Base-T networks as a native device.

2.6 WARNING LABELS AND SIGNS

A. Comply with requirements for labels and signs specified in Section 260553 "Identification for

Electrical Systems."

1. High-Voltage Warning Label: Provide self-adhesive warning signs on outside of high-

voltage compartment door(s). Sign legend shall be "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE"

printed in two lines of nominal 2-inch- high letters. The word "DANGER" shall be in

white letters on a red background and the words "HIGH VOLTAGE" shall be in black

letters on a white background.

2. Arc Flash Warning Label: Provide self-adhesive warning signs on outside of high-voltage

compartment door(s), warning of potential electrical arc flash hazards and appropriate

personal protective equipment required.

2.7 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. Provide manufacturer's certificate that the transformer design tests comply with

IEEE C57.12.90.

1. Perform the following factory-certified routine tests on each transformer for this Project:

a. Resistance.

b. Turns ratio, polarity, and phase relation.

c. Transformer no-load losses and excitation current at 100 percent of ratings.

d. Transformer impedance voltage and load loss.

e. Operation of all devices.

f. Lightning impulse.

g. Low frequency.

h. Leak.

i. Transformer no-load losses and excitation current at 110 percent of ratings.

j. Insulation power factor.

k. Applied potential, except that this test is not required for single-phase transformers

or for three-phase Y-Y-connected transformers.

l. Induced potential.

m. Resistance measurements of all windings on rated voltage connection and at tap

extreme connections.






n. Ratios on rated voltage connection and at tap extreme connections.

o. Polarity and phase relation on rated voltage connection.

p. No-load loss at rated voltage on rated voltage connection.

q. Exciting current at rated voltage on rated voltage connection.

r. Impedance.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage transformers upon delivery.

1. Upon delivery of transformers and prior to unloading, inspect equipment for any damage

that may have occurred during shipment or storage.

2. Verify that tie rods and chains are undamaged and tight, and that all blocking and bracing

is tight. Verify that there is no evidence of load shifting in transit, and that readings from

transportation shock recorders, if equipped, are within manufacturer's recommendations.

3. Verify that there is no indication of external damage and no dents or scratches in doors

and sill, tank walls, radiators and fins, or termination provisions.

4. Verify that there is no evidence of insulating-liquid leakage on transformer surfaces, at

weld seams, on high- or low-voltage bushing parts, and at transformer base.

5. Verify that there is positive pressure or vacuum on tank. Check pressure gauge; it is

required to read other than zero.

6. Compare transformers and accessories received with bill of materials to verify that

shipment is complete. Verify that transformers and accessories conform with

manufacturer's quotation and shop drawings. If shipment is incomplete or does not

comply with Project requirements, notify manufacturer in writing immediately.

7. Verify presence of polychlorinated biphenyl content labeling.

8. Unload transformers carefully, observing all packing label warnings and handling

instructions.

9. Open termination compartment doors and inspect components for damage or displaced

parts, loose or broken connections, cracked or chipped insulators, bent mounting flanges,

dirt or foreign material, and water or moisture.

B. Handling:

1. Handle transformers carefully, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, to

avoid damage to enclosure, termination compartments, base, frame, tank, and internal

components. Do not subject transformers to impact, jolting, jarring, or rough handling.

2. Protect transformer termination compartments against entrance of dust, rain, and snow.

3. Transport transformers upright, to avoid internal stresses on core and coil mounting

assembly and to prevent trapping air in windings. Do not tilt or tip transformers.

4. Verify that transformer weights are within rated capacity of handling equipment.

5. Use only manufacturer-recommended points for lifting, jacking, and pulling. Use all

lifting lugs when lifting transformers.

6. Use jacks only at corners of tank base plate.

7. Use nylon straps of same length to balance and distribute weight when handling

transformers with a crane.






8. Use spreaders or a lifting beam to obtain a vertical lift and to protect transformer from

straps bearing against enclosure. Lifting cable pull angles may not be greater than 15

degrees from vertical.

9. Exercise care not to damage tank base structure when handling transformer using skids or

rollers. Use skids to distribute stresses over tank base when using rollers under large

transformers.

C. Storage:

1. Store transformers in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

2. Transformers may be stored outdoors. If possible, store transformers at final installation

locations on concrete pads. If dry concrete surfaces are unavailable, use pallets of

adequate strength to protect transformers from direct contact with ground. Ensure

transformer is level.

3. Ensure that transformer storage location is clean and protected from severe conditions.

Protect transformers from dirt, water, contamination, and physical damage. Do not store

transformers in presence of corrosive or explosive gases. Protect transformers from

weather when stored for more than three months.

4. Store transformers with compartment doors closed.

5. Regularly inspect transformers while in storage and maintain documentation of storage

conditions, noting any discrepancies or adverse conditions. Verify that an effective

pressure seal is maintained using pressure gauges. Visually check for insulating-liquid

leaks and rust spots.

D. Examine areas and space conditions for compliance with requirements for pad-mounted, liquid-

filled, medium-voltage transformers and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.

E. Examine roughing-in of conduits and grounding systems to verify the following:

1. Wiring entries comply with layout requirements.

2. Entries are within conduit-entry tolerances specified by manufacturer, and no feeders will

cross section barriers to reach load or line lugs.

F. Examine concrete bases for suitable conditions for transformer installation.

G. Pre-Installation Checks:

1. Verify removal of any shipping bracing after placement.

2. Remove a sample of insulating liquid according to ASTM D 923. Insulating-liquid values

shall comply with NETA ATS, Table 100.4. Sample shall be tested for the following:

a. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage: ASTM D 877 or ASTM D 1816.

b. Acid Neutralization Number: ASTM D 974.

c. Specific Gravity: ASTM D 1298.

d. Interfacial Tension: ASTM D 971.

e. Color: ASTM D 1500.

f. Visual Condition: ASTM D 1524.

g. Water in Insulating Liquids: Comply with ASTM D 1533.

h. Power Factor or Dissipation Factor: ASTM D 924.






H. Verify that ground connections are in place and that requirements in Section 260526

"Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems" have been met. Maximum ground resistance

shall be 5 ohms at transformer location.

I. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install transformers on cast-in-place concrete equipment base(s). Comply with requirements for

equipment bases and foundations specified in [Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."]

[Section 033053 "Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete."]

B. Transformer shall be installed level and plumb and shall tilt less than 1.5 degrees while

energized.

C. Comply with requirements for vibration isolation and seismic control devices specified in

Section 260529 "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems" and Section 260548.16 "Seismic

Controls for Electrical Systems."

D. Maintain minimum clearances and workspace at equipment according to manufacturer's written

instructions and IEEE C2.

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Ground equipment according to Section 260526 "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems."

1. For counterpoise, use tinned bare copper cable not smaller than No. 4/0 AWG, buried not

less than 30 inches below grade interconnecting the grounding electrodes. Bond surge

arrester and neutrals directly to transformer enclosure and then to grounding electrode

system with bare copper conductors, sized as shown. Keep lead lengths as short as

practicable, with no kinks or sharp bends.

2. Fence and equipment connections shall not be smaller than No. 4 AWG. Ground fence at

each gate post and corner post and at intervals not exceeding 10 ft. Bond each gate

section to fence post using 1/8 by 1 inch [tinned ]flexible braided copper strap and

clamps.

3. Make joints in grounding conductors and loops by exothermic weld or compression

connector.

4. Terminate all grounding and bonding conductors on a common equipment grounding

terminal on transformer enclosure.

5. Complete transformer tank grounding and lightning arrester connections prior to making

any other electrical connections.

B. Connect wiring according to Section 26 0519 "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables."

1. Maintain air clearances between energized live parts and between live parts and ground

for exposed connections in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.






2. Bundle associated phase, neutral, and equipment grounding conductors together within

transformer enclosure. Arrange conductors such that there is not excessive strain that

could cause loose connections. Allow adequate slack for expansion and contraction of

conductors.

C. Terminate medium-voltage cables in incoming section of transformers according to Section 26

0513 "Medium-Voltage Cables."

3.4 SIGNS AND LABELS

A. Comply with installation requirements for labels and signs specified in Section 260553

"Identification for Electrical Systems."

B. Install warning signs as required to comply with 29 CFR 1910.269.


A. Testing Agency: [Owner will engage] [Engage] a qualified testing agency to perform tests and

inspections.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and

inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform the following tests and inspections[ with the assistance of a factory-authorized service

representative]:

1. General Field-Testing Requirements:

a. Comply with provisions of NFPA 70B Ch. "Testing and Test Methods."

b. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test. Certify

compliance with test parameters.

c. After installing transformer but before primary is energized, verify that grounding

system at the transformer is tested at specified value or less.

d. After installing transformer and after electrical circuitry has been energized, test

for compliance with requirements.

e. Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

1) Verify equipment nameplate data complies with Contract Documents.

2) Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using one of the

following two methods:

a) Use a low-resistance ohmmeter to compare bolted connection

resistance values to values of similar connections. Investigate values

that deviate from those of similar bolted connections by more than 50

percent of the lowest value.

b) Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by

calibrated torque-wrench method according to manufacturer's

published data or NETA ATS, Table 100.12. Bolt-torque levels shall

be according to manufacturer's published data. In absence of

manufacturer's published data, use NETA ATS, Table 100.12.






f. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest.

g. Prepare test and inspection reports. Record as-left set points of all adjustable

devices.

2. Medium-Voltage Surge Arrester Field Tests:

a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

1) Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

2) Verify arresters are clean.

3) Verify that ground lead on each device is individually attached to a ground

bus or ground electrode.

b. Electrical Test:

1) Perform an insulation-resistance test on each arrester, phase terminal-to-

ground. Apply voltage according to manufacturer's published data. In the

absence of manufacturer's published data, comply with NETA ATS, Table

100.1. Replace units that fail to comply with recommended minimum

insulation resistance listed in that table.

2) Perform a watts-loss test. Evaluate watts-loss values by comparison with

similar units and test equipment manufacturer's published data.

3. Liquid-Filled Transformer Field Tests:

a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection:

1) Test dew point of tank gases if applicable.

2) Inspect anchorage, alignment, and grounding.

3) Verify bushings are clean.

4) Verify that alarm, control, and trip settings on temperature and level

indicators are set and operate within manufacturer's recommended settings.

5) Verify that liquid level in tanks is within manufacturer's published

tolerances.

6) Perform specific inspections and mechanical tests recommended by

manufacturer.

7) Verify presence of transformer surge arresters and that their ratings are as

specified.

8) Verify that as-left tap connections are as specified.

b. Electrical Tests:

1) Perform insulation-resistance tests winding-to-winding and each winding-

to-ground. Apply voltage according to manufacturer's published data. In the

absence of manufacturer's published data, comply with NETA ATS, Table

100.5. Calculate polarization index; the value of the index shall not be less

than 1.0.

2) Perform power-factor or dissipation-factor tests on all windings according to

test equipment manufacturer's published data. Maximum winding insulation

power-factor/dissipation-factor values shall be according to manufacturer's

published data. In the absence of manufacturer's published data, comply

with NETA ATS, Table 100.3.

3) Measure core insulation resistance at 500-V dc if the core is insulated and

the core ground strap is removable. Core insulation-resistance values shall

not be less than 1 megohm at 500-V dc.






4) Perform a power-factor or dissipation-factor tip-up test on windings greater

than 2.5 kV.

5) Perform turns-ratio tests at tap positions. Turns-ratio test results shall not

deviate by more than one-half percent from either adjacent coils or

calculated ratio. If test fails, replace transformer.

6) Perform an excitation-current test on each phase. The typical excitation-

current test data pattern for a three-legged core transformer is two similar

current readings and one lower current reading. Investigate and correct if

test shows a different pattern.

7) Measure resistance of each winding at each tap connection, and record

temperature-corrected winding-resistance values in the Operations and

Maintenance Manual.

8) Perform an applied-voltage test on high- and low-voltage windings-to-

ground. Comply with IEEE C57.12.91, Sections 10.2 and 10.9. This test is

not required for single-phase transformers and for three-phase Y-Y-

connected transformers.

9) Verify correct secondary voltage, phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral, after

energization and prior to loading.

10) Remove a sample of insulating liquid according to ASTM D 923, and

perform dissolved-gas analysis according to IEEE C57.104 or

ASTM D 3612.

3.6 FOLLOW-UP SERVICE

A. Voltage Monitoring and Adjusting: After Substantial Completion, if requested by Owner, but

not more than six months after Final Acceptance, perform the following voltage monitoring:

1. During a period of normal load cycles as evaluated by Owner, perform seven days of

three-phase voltage recording at the outgoing section of each transformer. Use voltmeters

with calibration traceable to the National Institute of Science and Technology standards

and with a chart speed of not less than 1 inch per hour. Voltage unbalance greater than

1 percent between phases, or deviation of any phase voltage from the nominal value by

more than plus or minus 5 percent during test period, is unacceptable.

2. Corrective Action: If test results are unacceptable, perform the following corrective

action, as appropriate:

a. Adjust transformer taps.

b. Prepare written request for voltage adjustment by electric utility.

3. Retests: Repeat monitoring, after corrective action is performed, until satisfactory results

are obtained.

4. Report:

a. Prepare a written report covering monitoring performed and corrective action

taken.

B. Infrared Inspection: Perform survey during periods of maximum possible loading. Remove all

necessary covers prior to inspection.






1. After Substantial Completion, but not more than 60 days after Final Acceptance, perform

infrared inspection of transformer's electrical power connections.

2. Instrument: Inspect distribution systems with imaging equipment capable of detecting a

minimum temperature difference of 1?C at 30?C.

3. Record of Infrared Inspection: Prepare a certified report that identifies testing technician

and equipment used, and lists results as follows:

a. Description of equipment to be tested.

b. Discrepancies.

c. Temperature difference between area of concern and reference area.

d. Probable cause of temperature difference.

e. Areas inspected. Identify inaccessible and unobservable areas and equipment.

f. Identify load conditions at time of inspection.

g. Provide photographs and thermograms of deficient area.

4. Act on inspection results according to recommendations of NETA ATS, Table 100.18.

Correct possible and probable deficiencies as soon as Owner's operations permit. Retest

until deficiencies are corrected.

3.7 DEMONSTRATION

A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain systems.

END OF SECTION 26 1219



DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE

VAN H. GIBLERT ARCHITECT PC FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS PLANNING 28 31 11 - 1(Updated 10/8/15)

SECTION 28 31 11 - DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL


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. Air-sampling smoke detectors.

5. Nonsystem smoke detectors.

6. Heat detectors.

7. Notification appliances.

8. Device guards.

9. Firefighters' two-way telephone communication service.

10. Firefighters' smoke-control station.

11. Magnetic door holders.

12. Remote annunciator.

13. Addressable interface device.

14. Network communications.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 28 05 13 "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" for cables

and conductors for fire-alarm systems.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. EMT: Electrical Metallic Tubing.

B. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel.

C. HLI: High Level Interface.

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

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product, including furnished options and accessories.

1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions, profiles, and finishes.

2. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and electrical characteristics.






B. Shop Drawings: For fire-alarm system.

1. Comply with recommendations and requirements in the "Documentation" section of the

"Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

3. Include details of equipment assemblies. Indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required

clearances, method of field assembly, components, and locations. Indicate conductor

sizes, indicate termination locations and requirements, and distinguish between factory

and field wiring.

4. Detail assembly and support requirements.

5. Include voltage drop calculations for notification-appliance circuits.

6. Include battery-size calculations.

7. Include input/output matrix.

8. Include statement from manufacturer that all equipment and components have been tested

as a system and meet all requirements in this Specification and in NFPA 72.

9. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector.

10. Verify that each duct detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature,

and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating.

11. Provide program report showing that air-sampling detector pipe layout balances

pneumatically within the airflow range of the air-sampling detector.

12. Include plans, sections, and elevations of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning ducts,

drawn to scale; coordinate location of duct smoke detectors and access to them.

a. Show critical dimensions that relate to placement and support of sampling tubes,

detector housing, and remote status and alarm indicators.

b. Show field wiring required for HVAC unit shutdown on alarm.

c. Show field wiring and equipment required for HVAC unit shutdown on alarm and

override by firefighters' control system.

d. Show field wiring and equipment required for HVAC unit shutdown on alarm and

override by firefighters' smoke-evacuation system.

e. Locate detectors according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

f. Show air-sampling detector pipe routing.

13. Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable

device. Show size and route of cable and conduits and point-to-point wiring diagrams.

C. 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.






D. Delegated-Design Submittal: For notification appliances and smoke and heat detectors, in

addition to submittals listed above, indicate compliance with performance requirements and

design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer

responsible for their preparation.

1. Drawings showing the location of each notification appliance and smoke and heat

detector, ratings of each, and installation details as needed to comply with listing

conditions of the device.

2. Design Calculations: Calculate requirements for selecting the spacing and sensitivity of

detection, complying with NFPA 72. Calculate spacing and intensities for strobe signals

and sound-pressure levels for audible appliances.

3. Indicate audible appliances required to produce square wave signal per NFPA 72.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer.

B. 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.

C. Field quality-control reports.

D. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.

1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: The fire-alarm systems and components to include

emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1. In addition to items specified in Section 01 78 23 "Operation and Maintenance Data,"

include the following and deliver copies to authorities having jurisdiction:

a. Comply with the "Records" section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance"

chapter in NFPA 72.

b. Provide "Fire Alarm and Emergency Communications System Record of

Completion Documents" according to the "Completion Documents" Article in the

"Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.

c. Complete wiring diagrams showing connections between all devices and

equipment. Each conductor shall be numbered at every junction point with

indication of origination and termination points.

d. Riser diagram.

e. Device addresses.

f. Air-sampling system sample port locations and modeling program report showing

layout meets performance criteria.






g. Record copy of site-specific software.

h. Provide "Inspection and Testing Form" according to the "Inspection, Testing and

Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72, and include the following:

1) Equipment tested.

2) Frequency of testing of installed components.

3) Frequency of inspection of installed components.

4) Requirements and recommendations related to results of maintenance.

5) Manufacturer's user training manuals.

i. Manufacturer's required maintenance related to system warranty requirements.

j. Abbreviated operating instructions for mounting at fire-alarm control unit and each

annunciator unit.

B. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:

1. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

2. Program Software Backup: On magnetic media or compact disk, complete with data

files.

3. Device address list.

4. Printout of software application and graphic screens.

1.7 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

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 one unit.

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

than one unit.

3. Smoke Detectors: Quantity equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but no

fewer than one unit of each type.

4. Detector Bases: Quantity equal to two percent of amount of each type installed, but no

fewer than one unit of each type.

5. Keys and Tools: One extra set for access to locked or tamper-proofed components.

6. Audible and Visual Notification Appliances: One of each type installed.

7. Fuses: Two of each type installed in the system. Provide in a box or cabinet with

compartments marked with fuse types and sizes.

8. Filters for Air-Sampling Detectors: Quantity equal to two percent of amount of each type

installed, but no fewer than one unit of each type.

9. Air-Sampling Fan: Quantity equal to one for every five detectors, but no fewer than one

unit of each type.


A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation

of units required for this Project.

B. Installer Qualifications: Installation shall be by personnel certified by NICET as fire-alarm

Level III technician.






C. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72 by an NRTL (nationally

recognized testing laboratory).

D. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72 by a UL-listed alarm company.

E. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72 in the form of a placard by an

FM Global-approved alarm company.

F. NFPA Certification: Obtain certification according to NFPA 72.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing facilities Fire Alarm system will remain to the extent necessary and if required during

construction and replacement of existing system with a new Fire Alarm system. Should during

construction the existing system not be require to protect the facility it will be removed and

replaced with the new. If it is possible to use existing raceway paths and outlets where existing

devices are installed in existing walls this can be done in the medication to the new system and

its devices.

B. If existing Fire alarm system is to remain for facility protection then perform a full test of the

existing system prior to starting work. Document any equipment or components not functioning

as designed.

C. 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 Architect, Construction Manager, and Building Manager/Owner no fewer than

two weeks in advance of proposed interruption of fire-alarm service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire-alarm service without written permission.

D. Use of Devices during Construction: Protect devices during construction unless devices are

placed in service to protect the facility during construction.

1.10 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 sprinkler system and/or fire-alarm system

remove existing system and devices in its entirety.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace fire-alarm system equipment and

components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Extent: All equipment and components not covered in the Maintenance

Service Agreement.






2. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

3.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Source Limitations for Fire-Alarm System and Components: Provide system manufacturer's

certification that all components provided have been tested as, and will operate as, a system.

B. Noncoded, UL-certified addressable system, with multiplexed signal transmission and

horn/strobe evacuation.

C. Automatic sensitivity control of certain smoke detectors.

D. All components provided shall be listed for use with the selected system.

E. 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.

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. Flame detectors.

4. Smoke detectors.

5. Duct smoke detectors.

6. Automatic sprinkler system water flow.

7. Fire-extinguishing system operation.

8. Fire standpipe system.

9. Dry system pressure flow switch.

10. Fire pump running.

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

1. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances for evacuation notices.

2. Identify alarm and specific initiating device at fire-alarm control unit, connected network

control panels, 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. Switch heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment controls to fire-alarm mode.

7. Activate smoke-control system (smoke management) at firefighters' smoke-control

system panel.

8. Activate stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization systems.

9. Close smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.

10. Recall elevators to primary or alternate recall floors.

11. Activate elevator power shunt trip.

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.

16. Indicate device in alarm on the graphic annunciator.

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

1. Valve supervisory switch.

2. High- or low-air-pressure switch of a dry-pipe or preaction sprinkler system.

3. Alert and Action signals of air-sampling detector system.

4. Elevator shunt-trip supervision.

5. Fire pump running.

6. Fire-pump loss of power.

7. Fire-pump power phase reversal.

8. Independent fire-detection and -suppression systems.

9. User disabling of zones or individual devices.

10. Loss of communication with any panel on the network.

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 communication with any addressable sensor, input module, relay, control

module, remote annunciator, printer interface, or Ethernet module.

4. Loss of primary power at fire-alarm control unit.

5. Ground or a single break in internal circuits of fire-alarm control unit.

6. Abnormal ac voltage at fire-alarm control unit.

7. Break in standby battery circuitry.

8. Failure of battery charging.

9. Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator.

E. System Supervisory Signal Actions:

1. Initiate notification appliances.

2. Identify specific device initiating the event at fire-alarm control unit, connected network

control panels, and remote annunciators.

3. Record the event on system printer.

4. After a time delay of 200 seconds, transmit a trouble or supervisory signal to the remote

alarm receiving station.

5. Transmit system status to building management system.

6. Display system status on graphic annunciator.

2.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Seismic Performance: Fire-alarm control unit and raceways shall withstand the effects of

earthquake motions determined according to ASCE/SEI 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."






2.4 FIRE-ALARM CONTROL UNIT

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements for the new system, provide products

by the following manufacturer.

1. Firelite 9200UD.

B. General Requirements for Fire-Alarm Control Unit:

1. FACP should be field-programmable, and is microprocessor-based, modular, power-

limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864.

a. System software and programs shall be held in nonvolatile flash, electrically

erasable, programmable, read-only memory, 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.

c. Provide communication between the FACP and remote circuit interface panels,

annunciators, and displays.

d. The FACP shall be listed for connection to a central-station signaling system

service.

e. Provide nonvolatile memory for system database, logic, and operating system and

event history. The system shall require no manual input to initialize in the event of

a complete power down condition. The FACP shall provide a minimum 500-event

history log.

2. Addressable Initiation Device Circuits: The FACP shall indicate which communication

zones have been silenced and shall provide selective silencing of alarm notification

appliance by building communication zone.

3. Addressable Control Circuits for Operation of Notification Appliances and Mechanical

Equipment: The FACP shall be listed for releasing service.

C. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Contractor will update all zones and devices that

will be left in operation.

D. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Contractor will update all zones and devices that

will be left in operation.

E. Initiating-Device, Notification-Appliance, and Signaling-Line Circuits:

1. Devices will operate properly. Provide new devices as indicated below.

2. Pathway Class Designations: NFPA 72, Class A

3. NFPA 72 requires that fire-alarm system design include the designation of system

pathway survivability unless no provisions for pathway survivability are included.

Capacities on a single circuit should be determined based on the amount of detection that

is lost during a fault condition and the resulting impact on life safety or property

protection. See Editing Instruction No. 3 in the Evaluations for discussion about

determining circuit survivability.

4. Pathway Survivability: Level 1.

5. Install quantity of addressable devices on each signaling-line circuit that system will

allow.






F. Smoke-Alarm Verification:

1. Initiate audible and visible indication of an "alarm-verification" signal at fire-alarm

control unit.

2. Activate an 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.

G. Notification-Appliance Circuit:

1. Audible appliances shall sound in a three-pulse temporal pattern, as defined in NFPA 72.

2. Where notification appliances provide signals to sleeping areas, the alarm signal shall be

a 520-Hz square wave with an intensity 15 dB above the average ambient sound level

or 5 dB above the maximum sound level, or at least 75 dBA, whichever is greater,

measured at the pillow.

3. Visual alarm appliances shall flash in synchronization where multiple appliances are in

the same field of view, as defined in NFPA 72.

H. Elevator Recall:

1. Elevator recall shall be initiated only by one of the following alarm-initiating devices:

a. Elevator lobby detectors except the lobby detector on the designated floor.

b. Smoke detector in elevator machine room.

c. Smoke detectors in elevator hoistway.

2. Elevator controller shall be programmed to move the cars to the alternate recall floor if

lobby detectors located on the designated recall floors are activated.

3. Water-flow alarm connected to sprinkler in an elevator shaft and elevator machine room

shall shut down elevators associated with the location without time delay.

a. Water-flow switch associated with the sprinkler in the elevator pit may have a

delay to allow elevators to move to the designated floor.

I. 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.

J. 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.

K. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm, supervisory,

and trouble signals to a remote alarm station.

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 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 signals

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: Provide additional 24-V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery

charger, and automatic transfer switch.

1. Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.

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.

2.5 MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements for the system, provide products by

for the following manufacturer.

1. Firelite 9200UD.

B. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Will be compatible with the fire alarm

system.

1. Single-action mechanism to match devices on the system.

2. Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type; with

addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or

trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

3. Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch.

4. 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.

5. Weatherproof Protective Shield: Factory-fabricated, clear plastic enclosure hinged at the

top to permit lifting for access to initiate an alarm.

2.6 SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS


the following manufacturer.

1. Firelite 9200UD.






B. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors: Will be compatible with the fire alarm

system.

1. Comply with UL 268; operating at 24-V dc, nominal.

2. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm,

or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit.

3. Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a

twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for

connection to building wiring.

4. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to

restore them to normal operation.

5. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type, indicating detector has operated and power-

on status.

6. Remote Control: Unless otherwise indicated, detectors shall be digital-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 of combination smoke- and heat-detection

units shall be selectable at fire-alarm control unit for 15 or 20 deg F (8 or 11

deg C) per minute.

b. Fixed-temperature sensing characteristic of combination smoke- and heat-detection

units 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 (57 or 68 deg C).

c. Multiple levels of detection sensitivity for each sensor.

d. Sensitivity levels based on time of day.

C. 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.).

D. Ionization Smoke Detector:





a. Primary status.

b. Device type.









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





a. Primary status.

b. Device type.




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

the supplied detector for smoke detection in HVAC system ducts.

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: Fully programmable relay rated to interrupt fan motor-control

circuit.

2.7 HEAT DETECTORS



1. Firelite 9200UD.

B. General Requirements for Heat Detectors: Comply with UL 521. Will be compatible with the

fire alarm system.

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

C. Heat Detector, Combination Type: Actuated by either a fixed temperature of 135 deg F (57

deg C) or a rate of rise that exceeds 15 deg F (8 deg C) 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.

2.8 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES



1. Firelite 9200UD.

B. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Will be compatible with the new fire alarm

system.






C. Individually addressed, connected to a signaling-line circuit, equipped for mounting as

indicated, and with screw terminals for system connections.

D. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification-appliance signal

circuits, zoned as indicated, 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.

E. 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 (3 m) from the horn, using the coded signal prescribed in UL 464

test protocol.

F. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights complying with UL 1971, with clear or

nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is

engraved in minimum 1-inch- (25-mm-) high letters on the lens.

1. Rated Light Output:

a. 15/30/75/110/177 suitable for area serving.

b. 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.

2.9 FIREFIGHTERS' SMOKE-CONTROL SYSTEM

A. Initiate Smoke-Management Sequence of Operation:

1. Comply with sequence of operation as described in Section 230993 "Sequence of

Operations for HVAC Controls."

2. Fire-alarm system shall provide all interfaces and control points required to properly

activate smoke-management systems.

3. First fire-alarm system initiating device to go into alarm condition shall activate the

smoke-control functions.

4. Subsequent devices going into alarm condition shall have no effect on the smoke-control

mode.

B. Addressable Relay Modules:

1. Provide address-setting means on the module. Store an internal identifying code for

control panel use to identify the module type.

2. Allow the control panel to switch the relay contacts on command.






3. Have a minimum of two normally open and two normally closed contacts available for

field wiring.

4. Listed for controlling HVAC fan motor controllers.

2.10 MAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS

A. Description: Units are equipped for wall or floor mounting as indicated and are complete with

matching doorplate.

1. Electromagnets: Require no more than 3 W to develop 25-lbf (111-N) holding force.

2. Wall-Mounted Units: Flush mounted unless otherwise indicated.

3. Rating: 24-V ac or dc.

4. Rating: 120-V ac.

B. Material and Finish: Match door hardware.

2.11 ADDRESSABLE INTERFACE DEVICE

A. General:

1. Include address-setting means on the module.

2. Store an internal identifying code for control panel use to identify the module type.

3. Listed for controlling HVAC fan motor controllers.

B. Monitor Module: Microelectronic module providing a system address for alarm-initiating

devices for wired applications with normally open contacts.

C. Integral Relay: Capable of providing a direct signal to elevator controller to initiate elevator

recall and to circuit-breaker shunt trip for power shutdown.

1. Allow the control panel to switch the relay contacts on command.

2. Have a minimum of two normally open and two normally closed contacts available for

field wiring.

D. Control Module:

1. Operate notification devices.

2. Operate solenoids for use in sprinkler service.

E. 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 device manufacturer.

2. Finish: Paint of color to match the protected device.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and conditions for compliance with requirements for ventilation, temperature,

humidity, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work.






1. Verify that manufacturer's written instructions for environmental conditions have been

permanently established in spaces where equipment and wiring are installed, before

installation begins.

B. Examine roughing-in for electrical connections to verify actual locations of connections before

installation.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and requirements of authorities having jurisdiction for

installation and testing of fire-alarm equipment. Install all electrical wiring to comply with

requirements in NFPA 70 including, but not limited to, Article 760, "Fire Alarm Systems."

1. Devices placed in service before all other trades have completed cleanup shall be

replaced.

2. Devices installed but not yet placed in service shall be protected from construction dust,

debris, dirt, moisture, and damage according to manufacturer's written storage

instructions.

B. Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes:

1. Install manual fire-alarm box in the normal path of egress within 60 inches (1520 mm) of

the exit doorway.

2. Mount manual fire-alarm box on a background of a contrasting color.

3. The operable part of manual fire-alarm box shall be between 42 inches (1060 mm) and 48

inches (1220 mm) above floor level. All devices shall be mounted at the same height

unless otherwise indicated.

C. Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:

1. Comply with the "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" section in the "Initiating Devices"

chapter in NFPA 72, for smoke-detector spacing.

2. Comply with the "Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors" section in the "Initiating Devices"

chapter in NFPA 72, for heat-detector spacing.

3. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet (9 m).

4. Spacing of detectors for irregular areas, for irregular ceiling construction, and for high

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

5. HVAC: Locate detectors not closer than 36 inches (910 mm) from air-supply diffuser or

return-air opening.

6. Luminaires: Locate detectors no closer than 12 inches (300 mm) from any part of a

luminaire and not directly above pendant mounted or indirect lighting.

D. Install a cover on each smoke detector that is not placed in service during construction. Cover

shall remain in place except during system testing. Remove cover prior to system turnover.

E. Duct Smoke Detectors: Comply with NFPA 72 and NFPA 90A. Install sampling tubes so they

extend the full width of duct. Tubes more than 36 inches (9100 mm) long shall be supported at

both ends.






1. Do not install smoke detector in duct smoke-detector housing during construction. Install

detector only during system testing and prior to system turnover. Division 23 will direct

and/or install duct detectors. Device will be provided to division 23 so that device is

compatible with this system.

F. Air-Sampling Smoke Detectors: If using multiple pipe runs, the runs shall be pneumatically

balanced.

G. Elevator Shafts: Coordinate temperature rating and location with sprinkler rating and location.

Do not install smoke detectors in sprinklered elevator shafts.

H. 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.

I. Remote Status and Alarm Indicators: Install in a visible location near each smoke detector,

sprinkler water-flow switch, and valve-tamper switch that is not readily visible from normal

viewing position.

J. Audible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install not less than 6 inches (150 mm) below the ceiling.

Install bells and horns on flush-mounted back boxes with the device-operating mechanism

concealed behind a grille. Install all devices at the same height unless otherwise indicated.

K. Visible Alarm-Indicating Devices: Install adjacent to each alarm bell or alarm horn and at least

6 inches (150 mm) below the ceiling. Install all devices at the same height unless otherwise

indicated.

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

3.3 PATHWAYS

A. Pathways above recessed ceilings and in nonaccessible locations may be routed exposed.

1. Exposed pathways located less than 96 inches (2440 mm) above the floor shall be

installed in EMT.

B. Pathways shall be installed in EMT.

C. Exposed EMT shall be painted red enamel.

3.4 CONNECTIONS

A. For fire-protection systems related to doors in fire-rated walls and partitions and to doors in

smoke partitions, comply with requirements in Section 08 71 00 "Door Hardware." Connect

hardware and devices to fire-alarm system.

1. Verify that hardware and devices are listed for use with installed fire-alarm system before

making connections.

B. Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the following devices and

systems. Install the interface device less than 36 inches (910 mm) 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 firefighters'

smoke-control system panel.

2. Alarm-initiating connection to stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization systems.

3. Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated HVAC duct systems.

4. Magnetically held-open doors.

5. Electronically locked doors and access gates.

6. Alarm-initiating connection to elevator recall system and components.

7. Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency lighting control.

8. Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel supplies.

9. Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches.

10. Supervisory connections at low-air-pressure switch of each dry-pipe sprinkler system.

11. Supervisory connections at elevator shunt-trip breaker.

12. Data communication circuits for connection to building management system.

13. Data communication circuits for connection to mass notification system.

14. Supervisory connections at fire-extinguisher locations.

15. Supervisory connections at fire-pump power failure including a dead-phase or phase-

reversal condition.

16. Supervisory connections at fire-pump engine control panel.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for

identification specified in Section 260553 "Identification for Electrical Systems."

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

3.6 GROUNDING

A. Ground fire-alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a

ground wire from main service ground to fire-alarm control unit.

B. Ground shielded cables at the control panel location only. Insulate shield at device location.


A. Field tests shall be witnessed by Architect, Construction Manager, Building Manager, and

authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to test and

inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections.

C. Perform tests and inspections.

D. Perform the following tests and inspections with the assistance of a factory-authorized service

representative:

1. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.






a. Inspection shall be based on completed record Drawings and system

documentation that is required by the "Completion Documents, Preparation" table

in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72.

b. Comply with the "Visual Inspection Frequencies" table in the "Inspection" section

of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72; retain the

"Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the installed components.

2. System Testing: Comply with the "Test Methods" table in the "Testing" section of the

"Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

3. Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written

instructions. 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.

5. Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written

instructions.

6. Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of

Completion" in the "Documentation" section of the "Fundamentals" chapter in NFPA 72

and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" section of the "Inspection,

Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

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.

3.8 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Initial Maintenance Service: Beginning at Substantial Completion, maintenance service shall

include 12 months' full maintenance by skilled employees of manufacturer's designated service

organization. Include preventive maintenance, repair or replacement of worn or defective

components, lubrication, cleaning, and adjusting as required for proper operation. Parts and

supplies shall be manufacturer's authorized replacement parts and supplies.

1. Include visual inspections according to the "Visual Inspection Frequencies" table in the

"Testing" paragraph of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

2. Perform tests in the "Test Methods" table in the "Testing" paragraph of the "Inspection,

Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.

3. Perform tests per the "Testing Frequencies" table in the "Testing" paragraph of the

"Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" chapter in NFPA 72.






3.9 SOFTWARE SERVICE AGREEMENT

A. Comply with UL 864.

B. Technical Support: Beginning at Substantial Completion, service agreement shall include

software support for two years.

C. Upgrade Service: At Substantial Completion, update software to latest version. Install and

program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Substantial

Completion. Upgrading software shall include operating system and new or revised licenses for

using software.

1. Upgrade Notice: At least 30 days to allow Owner to schedule access to system and to

upgrade computer equipment if necessary.

3.10 DEMONSTRATION

A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire-alarm system.

END OF SECTION 28 31 11

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