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PHOENIX CITY HALL

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

FOR

CITY OF PHOENIX STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

200 WEST WASHINGTON STREET PHOENIX, AZ 85003

PW WORK ORDER NUMBER 70614300

PROJECT MANUAL

March 12, 2018

LSW Project Number 2017-122.000

2333 West Northern Avenue, Suite 9 . Phoenix, Arizona 85021 . Telephone 602.249.1320 . Facsimile 602.336.3276

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 Summary of Work 01 03 50 Modification Procedures 01 04 00 Coordination 01 04 50 Cutting and Patching 01 06 00 Regulatory Requirements 01 07 00 Abbreviations and Symbols 01 09 00 Reference Standards 01 12 00 Alteration Project Procedures 01 20 00 Project Meetings

01 24 00 Unit Pricing 01 30 00 Submittals 01 31 00 Construction Schedule 01 40 00 Quality Control 01 50 00 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls 01 60 00 Material and Equipment 01 70 00 Contract Closeout DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL 26 05 00 General Provisions 26 05 01 Scope of Work 26 05 02 Temporary and Remodeling Work 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Equipment 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 31 01 Fire Alarm System Graphic Command Workstation 28 46 24.23 Firefighter’s Smoke Control Station


TABLE OF CONTENTS LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018



DIVISION 1 INDEX 01 00 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements01 01 00 Summary of Work01 03 50 Modification Procedures01 04 00 Coordination01 04 50 Cutting and Patching01 06 00 Regulatory Requirements01 07 00 Abbreviations and Symbols01 09 00 Reference Standards01 12 00 Alteration Project Procedures01 20 00 Project Meetings01 24 00 Unit Pricing01 30 00 Submittals01 31 00 Construction Schedule01 40 00 Quality Control01 50 00 Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls01 60 00 Material and Equipment01 70 00 Contract Closeout





SUMMARY OF WORK 01 01 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 01 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Division 1, General Requirements, governs work under all divisions of the specifications.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. Work shall include the complete replacement of the fire alarm systems, including removal of existing systems, as indicated on the Contract Documents as prepared by LSW Engineers Arizona, Incorporated.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. General Contractor Qualifications: The General Contractor for this project shall be qualified as follows:

1. It is preferred the Contractor and the Contractor's proposed Project Manager (PM) and Job Site Superintendent shall have satisfactorily completed a minimum of two projects of similar size and scope within the past five years.

B. Subcontractor Qualifications: Certain qualifications, sub-subcontractors, manufacturers, fabricators, material suppliers, installers, applicators, welders, erectors, etc., shall have minimum qualifications as listed in applicable sections of the Project Manual.

C. All Contractors must be licensed in the State of Arizona.

1.4 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES

A. General: The facility will be operational by the Owner during the entire construction period. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate and receive approval for the use of the premises and construction schedule.

1.5 EXAMINATION OF SITE

A. Failure to visit the site will not relieve the Contractor from necessity of furnishing materials or performing work that may be required to complete work in accordance with drawings and specifications without additional cost to the Owner.


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1.6 CONTRACTS

A. Single Contract: All work under this Contract will be executed under one prime contract between the Owner and the General Contractor.

B. Existing Conditions: Before commencing work on this project, verify if existing site conditions vary from those presented on the drawings or noted in the Project Manual, and immediately report to the Engineer any apparent discrepancies or inconsistencies.

1.7 PRECEDENCE OF DOCUMENTS

A. In general, documents take precedence in the following descending order: Owner-Contractor agreement, Amended General Conditions, General Conditions, written description, and illustrated description. Drawings are diagrammatic or not to scale; they are intended to convey scope, general arrangements, relationship of materials, approximate locations, and general appearance. In general, the drawings govern in matters of quantity and the specifications govern in matters of quality. In the event of discrepancies between drawings involving quantities, or in the specifications involving quality, the greater quantity or quality shall apply. Shop drawings or similar submittals are non-contractual unless incorporated by appropriately executed Contract modifications.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 01 03 50 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 03 50

MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 specifications sections, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for handling and processing Contract modifications

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

1. Division 1, Section "Schedules, Reports and Payments," for administrative procedures governing applications for payment.

2. Division 1, Section "Materials and Substitutions," for administrative procedures for handling requests for substitutions made after award of the Contract.

1.3 MINOR CHANGES IN THE WORK

A. Supplemental instructions authorizing minor changes in the work, not involving an adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, will be issued by the Engineer on AIA Form G710, Architect's Supplemental Instructions (or facsimile thereof).

1.4 CHANGE ORDER PROPOSAL REQUESTS

A. Owner-Initiated Proposal Requests: Proposed changes in the work that will require adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time will be issued by the Engineer, with a detailed description of the proposed change and supplemental or revised drawings and specifications, if necessary.

1. Proposal requests issued by the Engineer are for information only. Do not consider them instruction either to stop work in progress or to execute the proposed change.

2. Unless otherwise indicated in the proposal request, within 10 days of receipt of the proposal request, submit to the Engineer for the Owner's review an estimate of cost necessary to execute the proposed change.



a. Include a list of quantities of products to be purchased and unit costs, along with the total amount of purchases to be made. Where requested, furnish survey data to substantiate quantities.

b. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

c. Include a statement indicating the effect the proposed change in the work will have on the Contract Time.

B. Contractor-Initiated Proposals: When latent or unforeseen conditions require modifications to the Contract, the Contractor may propose changes by submitting a request for a change to the Engineer.

1. Include a statement outlining the reasons for the change and the effect of the change on the work. Provide a complete description of the proposed change. Indicate the effect of the proposed change on the Contract Sum and Contract Time.

2. Include a list of quantities of products required and unit costs, with the total amount of purchases to be made.

3. Indicate applicable taxes, delivery charges, equipment rental, and amounts of trade discounts.

4. Comply with requirements in Section 01600 if the proposed change requires substitution of one product or system for a product or system specified.

C. Proposal Request Form: Proposal Requests will be issued by the Engineer on AIA Form G709 (or facsimile thereof).

1.5 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVE

A. Construction Change Directive: When the Owner and Contractor are not in total agreement on the terms of a Change Order Proposal Request, the Engineer may issue a Construction Change Directive on AIA Form G714 (or facsimile thereof), instructing the Contractor to proceed with a change in the work, for subsequent inclusion in a Change Order.

1. The Construction Change Directive will contain a complete description of the change in the work and designate the method to be followed to determine change in the Contract Sum or Contract Time.

B. Documentation: Maintain detailed records on a time and material basis of work required by the Construction Change Directive.

1. After completion of the change, submit an itemized account and supporting data necessary to substantiate cost and time adjustments to the Contract.



1.6 CHANGE ORDER PROCEDURES

A. Upon the Owner's approval of a Change Order Proposal Request, the Engineer will issue a Change Order for signatures of the Owner and Contractor on AIA Form G701, as provided in the Conditions of the Contract. Change orders will include groups of approved proposal requests to minimize Contract modification paperwork.



END OF SECTION





COORDINATION 01 04 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 04 00

COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PLANNING THE WORK

A. Planning: Plan activities in advance to coordinate all aspects of following in addition to other coordination activities required:

1. Materials, services, and equipment purchasing. 2. Shipping. 3. Receipt and storage at site. 4. Installation, including interface with related items and interference with

unrelated items. 5. Inspection and testing, to extent required under Contract Documents.6. Initial startup of equipment and operational tests. 7. Completion of Work of Contract including final cleaning.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Work of Contract: Provide completed work, except where otherwise specifically indicated or specified, even though Drawing or Specification Section, by itself, does not provide complete description of work.

1. Related Section Paragraphs: Included in Specifications as convenience and shall not limit applicability of other requirements unless specifically indicated or specified.


PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION PROVISIONS

A. Inspection of Conditions: Require the installer of each major component to inspect both the substrate and conditions under which work is to be performed. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in an acceptable manner.

B. Manufacturer's Instructions: Comply with manufacturer's installation instructions and recommendations, to the extent that those instructions and recommendations are more explicit or stringent than requirements contained in the Contract Documents.

C. Inspect materials or equipment immediately upon delivery and again prior to installation. Reject damaged and defective items.



D. Provide attachment and connection devices and methods necessary for securing work. Secure work true to line and level. Allow for expansion and building movement.

E. Recheck measurements and dimensions before starting each installation.

F. Mounting Heights: Where mounting heights are not indicated, install individual components at standard mounting heights recognized within the industry for the particular application indicated. Refer questionable mounting height decisions to the Engineer for final decision.

3.2 SPECIAL REPORTS

A. Reporting Unusual Events: When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a special report. The report shall list chain of events, persons participating, response by the Contractor's personnel and by the personnel of his subcontractors, an evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to advise the Owner, in advance, of date when such events are known.

B. Reporting Accidents: The Contractor shall prepare and submit reports of significant accidents, at site and anywhere else work is in progress. Record and document data and actions. For this purpose, a significant accident is defined to include events where personal injury is sustained, or property loss of substance is sustained, or where the event posed a significant threat of loss or personal injury.

3.3 DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR

A. General: Coordinate work of employees and subcontractors. Establish on-site lines of authority and communication. Schedule and conduct project meetings as specified in "Project Meetings" section.

B. Temporary Facilities: Allocate use of temporary offices and storage sheds. Monitor use of temporary facilities. Verify that adequate services are provided to comply with requirements of work and climate conditions. Verify proper maintenance and operation of temporary facilities. Administer traffic and parking controls. Comply with requirements of Division 1, "Temporary Facilities" section.

C. Cost Control: Maintain cost accounting records for authorized work performed under unit prices, alternates, and other activities requiring accounting records. Coordinate and implement a procedure for review and processing of applications for progress and final payments. Comply with "Schedules, Reports, and Payments" section.

D. Inspection: Inspect work to assure performance in accordance with Contract requirements. Reject work that does not comply.



E. Interpretations: Consult with Engineer to obtain interpretations. Assist in resolution of questions that may arise. Prepare written interpretations (RFIs) for record purposes.

F. Testing: Required testing and inspection services are specified in Division 1, "Quality Control Services" section. For other tests, notify the Engineer of test schedule. Verify that required personnel are present. Verify that specified tests are made as scheduled.

G. Submittals: Administer, coordinate, and process submittals in accordance with Division 1, "Submittals" section.

H. Records and Reports at Job Site: Maintain Project Record Documents on a current basis. At completion of project, assemble Project Record Documents and other closeout materials and deliver to the Engineer. Assemble documentation for handling of claims and disputes. Comply with Division 1, "Project Record Documents" section.

I. Cleaning: Verify that specified cleaning is done during progress of work and at completion of each Contract. Refer to Division 1, "Project Closeout" section.

J. Startup: Coordinate the check-out of utilities, operational system, and equipment. Coordinate initial startup and testing. Record dates of start of operation of systems and equipment as required in each section of the specifications and Division 1, "Project Closeout" section.

K. Substantial Completion: Assist the Engineer at Substantial Completion observation. Prepare for the Engineer a list of incomplete or unsatisfactory items. Following issuance of Certificate of Substantial Completion, coordinate correction and completion of work. Comply with requirements of Division 1, "Project Closeout" section.

L. Final Completion: When work is complete, submit written notice to Engineer that work is ready for final inspection. Secure and transmit to the Engineer required closeout submittals. Turn over to the Engineer, for the Owner, operations and maintenance data and spare parts and maintenance materials as specified in Division 1, "Project Closeout" section.

M. The General Contractor shall be on-site whenever his subcontractors are on-site. (No Exceptions)

3.4 ENGINEERING SERVICES

A. General: Normal interpretation and clarification of the Contract Documents is provided as part of the Engineer's professional services to the Owner. Should any services of the Engineer be required to assist in correction of errors or omissions in construction by the Contractor, or services of the Engineer due to change in the equipment where the Contractor has requested substitute methods or materials, these services will be provided by the Engineer at his standard hourly billing rate and shall be paid for by the Contractor.



B. Additional Engineering Services: Contractor shall reimburse the Engineer, through no fault of the Owner or Engineer, for additional services to the project, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Additional shop drawing review.2. Additional site visits, investigations, inspections, design work, and/or

reports by the Engineer that are required due to damages to existing improvements or completed work caused by the Contractor in his performance of the work.

3. Additional time spent for Project Closeout observation as described in Division 1, "Project Closeout" section.

4. Engineer's construction phase services rendered on the project during the time the work remains incomplete after the date specified in the Agreement for Final Completion, as modified by approved time extensions to the date of Final Completion.

C. The Engineer will bill the Contractor for additional services performed as indicated in the Contract Documents. Billed fees remaining due the Engineer from the Contractor will be withheld from the Contractor's final payment by Owner. In the absence of payment to the Engineer by the Contractor at Final Completion, the Engineer's payment shall be paid by the Owner from the unpaid Contract Sum due the Contractor, and a Change Order shall be executed deleting the amount due the Engineer from the Contract Sum and Final Payment.

3.5 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. During handling and installation, clean and protect construction in progress and adjoining materials in place. Clean all waste materials, rubbish, and debris resulting from construction operations at frequencies required by the Owner. Place waste materials, rubbish, and debris outside of the building in an area designated by the Owner. Oversee cleaning and ensure that building and grounds are kept free from accumulation of debris. Sprinkle dusty debris with water. At reasonable intervals (minimum once a week), clean up the site and site access area, and dispose of debris off site.

END OF SECTION


CUTTING AND PATCHING 01 04 50 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 04 50

CUTTING AND PATCHING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Cutting, fitting, and patching including related excavation and backfill, required to complete work and to:

1. Make its parts fit together properly.2. Uncover portions of work to provide for installation of ill-timed work.3. Remove and replace defective work.4. Remove and replace work not conforming to requirements of Contract

Documents.5. Remove samples of installed work as specified for testing.


A. Notification of Engineer: Notify Engineer well in advance of executing any cutting or alteration which affects:

1. Structural value or integrity of any element of project.2. Integrity of effectiveness of weather-exposed or moisture-resistant

elements or systems.3. Efficiency, operational life, maintenance, or safety of operational

elements.4. Visual qualities of sight-exposed elements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with specifications and standards for each specific product involved.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Existing Conditions: Examine existing conditions of project, including elements subject to damage or to movement during cutting and patching. After uncovering work, examine conditions affecting installation of products or performance of work.

B. Notification: Report unsatisfactory or questionable conditions to Engineer. Do not proceed with work until Engineer has provided further instructions.


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3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protection: Provide adequate temporary support as necessary to assure structural value and integrity of affected portion of work. Provide devices and methods to protect other portions of project from damage.

B. Provide protection from elements for that portion of project that may be exposed by cutting and patching work.

C. Maintain excavations free from water.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Provide openings in construction that are required for later work.

B. Be responsible to confirm in advance, proper and sufficiently detailed information for openings.

C. In event of failure to supply this advance information, required cutting shall be done only after concurrence of Engineer and at expense of negligent party.

D. Cutting:

1. Execute cutting and demolition by methods that will prevent damage to other work, and will provide proper surfaces to receive installation or repairs.

2. Execute excavating and backfilling by methods which will prevent settlement or damage to other work.

E. Fitting: Execute fitting and adjustment of products to provide finished installation to comply with specified products, functions, tolerances, and finishes. Fit work airtight to pipes, sleeves, ducts, conduit and other penetrations through surfaces.

1. Allow for seismic movement.

F. After cutting sidewalks, roads or any other surface used for vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and installing piping, do not leave trench open. Either replace paving after testing or fill with ABC to grade until replacement of paving is accomplished.

END OF SECTION


REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 01 06 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 06 00

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 CODES AND ORDINANCES

A. Applicable Codes: Compliance with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction is integral requirement of Contract Documents whether each code is mentioned or not in Contract Documents.

B. Compliance: Comply with all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations in effect at time of bid opening including but not necessarily limited to following:

1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, edition in force.2. NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code.3. National Fire Protection Association Standards (NFPA).4. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).5. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).6. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).7. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).8. National Board of Fire Underwriters (NBFU).9. National Board of Standards (NBS).10. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).11. Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association (IPCEA).12. Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL).13. National Institutes of Health (NIH).14. Local Building Codes.

C. Detailed Requirements: Be familiar with and verify detailed requirements of applicable codes to verify that items and their installation provided under Work of this Contract meet or exceed legal requirements.

D. Discrepancies: If discrepancies occur between Contract Documents, local codes, local utility requirements, etc.; most stringent requirements shall apply.



END OF SECTION


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ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS 01 07 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 07 00

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawing Symbols: Drawings.

B. Drawing and Schedule Abbreviations: Drawings and Schedules.

1.2 SPECIFICATION LANGUAGE

A. Abbreviated Language: These specifications are of abbreviated, simplified, and streamlined type and include incomplete sentences.

B. Omissions of words or phrases such as "the contractor shall," "in conformity therewith," "shall be," "as noted on the Drawings," "a," "the," are intentional.

C. Supply omitted words or phrases by inference in same manner as they are when "NOTE" occurs on the drawings.

D. Supply words "shall be" or "shall" by inference when colon is used within sentences or phrases.

E. Supply words "on the drawings" by inference when "as indicated" is used with sentences or phrases.

F. Definitions: The following words shall have the following meanings:

G. Furnish or Supply: Supply complete with all parts and accessories; does not include installation.

H. Install: Establish in place, condition, or status, complete and ready for use or service; does not include furnishing.

I. Provide: Furnish and install.

J. Concealed and Concealed Space: Embedded within construction, in trenches, in crawl space, space between finish ceiling and structure above; space between double walls and furred in areas.

K. Unfinished Space: Space not indicated or scheduled to be finished and spaces ordinarily only accessible to building maintenance personnel.

1. Finished Space: Space indicated or scheduled to be finished.2. Exposed: Not installed underground or "concealed" as above.



1.3 ASSOCIATION ACRONYMS

A. Reference in Contract Documents to trade associations, technical societies, recognized authorities, and other institutions include the following organizations which are sometimes referred to only by corresponding abbreviations:

AA Aluminum AssociationAAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's AssociationAASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation

OfficialsACI American Concrete InstituteAGA American Gas AssociationAISC American Institute of Steel ConstructionAISI American Iron and Steel InstituteAITC American Institute of Timber ConstructionAMCA Air Movement and Control AssociationANSI American National Standards InstituteAPA American Plywood AssociationARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration InstituteASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning

EngineersASME American Society of Mechanical EngineersASTM American Society for Testing and MaterialsAWI Architectural Woodwork InstituteAWPA American Wood Preservers AssociationAWS American Welding SocietyAWWA American Water Works Association

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturer's AssociationBIA Brick Institute of America

CAC California Administrative CodeCDA Copper Development Association, Inc. CGA Compressed Gas AssociationCISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe InstituteCRA California Redwood AssociationCRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel InstituteCS Commercial Standard (See NBS)CSMA Chemical Specialties Manufacturing Association

DFPA Douglas Fir Plywood Association

FGMA Flat Glass Marketing AssociationFM Factory Mutual Engineering DivisionFS Federal Specification (General Services Administration)

GA Gypsum Association

HI Hydraulic Institute



IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical OfficialsICBO International Conference of Building OfficialsIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.IES Illuminating Engineering Society

MIA Marble Institute of AmericaMIL Military SpecificationMLMA Metal Lath Manufacturer's AssociationMS Military Specification (Naval Supply Depot)MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry

NAAMM The National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NBS National Bureau of Standards

NCMA National Concrete Masonry AssociationNEBB National Environmental Balancing BureauNEC National Electric Code (of NFPA)NEMA National Electrical Manufacturer's AssociationN FLUID PA National Fluid Power AssociationNFPA National Fire Protection AssociationNOMA National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's AssociationNPVLMA National Paint, Varnish, and Lacquer Manufacturer's AssociationNSF National Sanitation FoundationNTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic AssociationNWMA National Woodwork Manufacturer's Association

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PCA Portland Cement AssociationPCI Prestressed Concrete InstitutePEI Porcelain Enamel Institute PS Product Standard (See NBS)

SDI Steel Deck Institute SJI Steel Joist InstituteSMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

AssociationSPA Southern Pine AssociationSPI The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc.SSPC Steel Structures Painting CouncilSWI Steel Window Institute

TCA Tile Council of AmericaTIMA Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association

UBC Uniform Building Code (See ICBO)UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.UMC Uniform Mechanical Code (See IAPMO)UPC Uniform Plumbing Code (See IAPMO)

WCLA West Coast Lumbermen's AssociationWIC Woodwork Institute of CaliforniaWRI Wire Reinforcement Institute



WWPA Western Wood Products Association

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS

A. Specifications: The following abbreviations are used in the specifications:

Alternating current ACArizona Correctional Ind. ACIAfternoon PMAmpere AMPAmpere (with number 30A) A

Before noon AMBrake horsepower BHPBritish thermal unit BTU

Carbon dioxide CO2

Critical path method CPMCubic feet per day CU FT/DAYCubic feet per hour CFHCubic feet per minute CPMCubic feet per second CU FT/SECCubic foot (feet) CU FTCubic inch (inches) CU INCubic yard (yards) CU YD

Decibels DBDirect Current DCDry bulb (temperature) DB

Fahrenheit FFeet per day FT/DAYFeet per hour FT/HRFeet per minute FPMFeet per second FPSFoot-candle FC

Gallons per day GPDGallons per minute GPMGallons per second GPS

Heat transfer coefficient UHertz HZHorsepower HP

Inmate Const. Program ICPInches per second IN/SECInside diameter ID



Kilovolt KVKilovolt-ampere KVAKilowatt KWAKips KKips per square inch KSI

Lineal foot (feet) LF

Miles per hour MPH

Noise reduction coefficient NRCNumber NO.Numbers NOS.

On Center OCOunces per square foot OZ/SQ FTOutside screw and yoke OS&Y

Polyvinylchloride PVCPost meridian (afternoon) PMPounds per cubic foot PCFPounds per lineal foot PLFPounds per square foot PSFPounds per square inch PSIPounds per square inch gauge PSIG

Relative humidity RHRevolutions per minute RPMRevolutions per second RPS

Sound transmission class STCSquare foot (feet) SQ FTSquare inch (inches) SQ INSquare yard (yards) SQ YD

Thermal conductivity KThermal resistance RTongue and groove T&G

U factor (coefficient of heat transfer) UUnited States USUnited States Steel (gauge) USS

Volts (with number 120V) V

Wet bulb WB



1.5 SYMBOLS

A. Specifications: The following symbols are used in the specifications:

± for "plus or minus" (± 2 percent).x for "by" (2x4)./ for "per" (6 OZ/SQ FT).$ for "dollars" ($5.00).' for "feet" (and " for "inches") when used in combination (6'-9").



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REFERENCE STANDARDS 01 09 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 09 00

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Reference Standards: For products or workmanship specified or indicated by association, trade, or Federal Standards, comply with requirements of standard except when more rigid requirements are specified, or are required by applicable codes.

B. No provision of any referenced standard specification, manual or code (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in Contract Documents) shall be effective to change duties and responsibilities of Contractor or any of their consultants, agents or employees from those set forth in Contract Documents, nor shall it be effective to assign to the Contractor or any of their consultants, agents or employees any duty or authority to supervise or direct furnishing or performance of Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsibilities contrary to provisions of General and Amended Conditions.

C. Where wording of referenced standard is permissive, or where requirements of more than one reference standard apply, provide under more restrictive and higher requirement.

D. Comply with recommendations of reference standards even though requirements are not mandatory in standard.

1. Notify Engineer of any conflicts between referenced standards and specified requirements specified in Specifications or indicated on Drawings before proceeding with work.

E. Detailed Requirements: Be familiar with and verify detailed requirements of referenced standards to verify that items and their installation provided under Work of this Contract meet or exceed standard's requirements.

F. Tolerances: Tolerances may vary from standards of different sections. Make adjustments necessary to ensure proper fitting of different elements. Tolerances may be plus or minus as indicated but in sum shall be compensating, not cumulative.

G. Effective Date: Date of standard is that in effect as of documents date except when specific date is specified or when standard is part of applicable code that includes edition date.

H. Copies: When required by individual sections, obtain copy of standard. Maintain copy at job site during work.


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I. Certificates: When required by Contract Documents, or when requested in writing by Engineer, submit Certificate of Compliance or Manufacturer's Certificate in accordance with Section 01300 that materials or workmanship or both comply with requirements of referenced standard.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment will be made for items of work in this Section. Full compensation for labor, material, tools, equipment, and incidentals required to provide all work items in this Section in place shall be considered as included in the lump sum prices stated in the Bid for the work to which the work items in this Section are attached or form a part.



END OF SECTION


ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES 01 12 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 12 00

ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Drawings and General Provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 specification sections, apply to work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. General: This section specifies requirements for alteration work that is recognized as similar in nature to new work specified within individual sections of Divisions 15 and 16. Where applicable, requirements of Contract Documents apply for alteration work in the same manner as for new work.

B. Work of this sections includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Survey of existing conditions.2. Access provisions.3. Verification of dimensions and adjoining work.4. Provisions for utility interruptions.5. Matching of existing materials and conditions.6. Disposal of demolished materials.

1.3 SURVEY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Condition of Structures: The Owner assumes no responsibility for actual condition of structures, equipment, devices, and locations of piping and electrical services, which are scheduled to be extended, removed, salvaged, or otherwise altered as work of this project.

B. After award of the Contract and before work is started, the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer will, together, make a survey of the building and grounds where work under this Contract will occur.

C. Areas for storage and routes of access will be designated at that time.

D. The Contractor shall develop a schedule for required demolition and salvage work based on survey of conditions and shall sequence and coordinate activities with the Owner.

1.4 ACCESS

A. Occupancy: Work by the Owner's personnel in adjacent areas shall continue during the course of the work, and the Contractor shall provide adequate barriers and controls as necessary to accommodate adjacent activities. Existing utility



service serving occupied areas shall not be interrupted except as provided for under other provisions of the Contract Documents.

B. The Owner's access to existing facilities shall not be blocked by construction activities.

C. The Contractor's access to portions of the Owner's property beyond actual area of work under this Contract is denied. Exceptions: If access is necessary to perform work, access will be provided at a time designated and approved by the Owner if access is required for emergency exiting.

D. Working Hours and Access of Work Areas:

1. As directed by the Owner.

1.5 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS AND ADJOINING WORK

A. The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with existing conditions at the Project Site, and shall, at once, report in writing to the Engineer errors, inconsistencies, or omissions he may discover, or materials, systems, procedures, or methods indicated which he feels are incorrect, inadequate, or unsuitable for the purpose intended. Do not proceed with associated work until written instructions are issued by the Engineer.

B. Before ordering material or doing work, the Contractor shall verify dimensions and check existing conditions in order to assure himself that they properly reflect those of the Contract Documents. Inconsistencies shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer. In the event that discrepancies occur between ordered materials and actual conditions of which the Engineer was not notified beforehand, costs to correct them shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.6 MATCHING EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated or agreed to by the Engineer, provide materials for cutting-and-patching associated with alteration work, which will result in equal-or-better work, than work being cut-and-patched, in terms of performance characteristics, and including visual effect. Use materials identical with original materials, where feasible and where recognized, that satisfactory results can be produced.

B. Matching Existing Materials: Where matching of an established existing material is required by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall determine original source of material and shall provide new materials that exactly match appearance and construction to greatest extent possible. Artificial aging or weathering will not be required.

C. Refer questions of uncertainty to the Engineer before placing orders for materials.





END OF SECTION





PROJECT MEETINGS 01 20 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 20 00

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK SPECIFIED HEREIN

A. All meetings, which the Contractor shall prepare for and attend, are described below for the management and coordination of the project.

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Approximately 10 days after execution of the agreement, a meeting will be held between the Owner, the Contractor, his principal Subcontractors, and the Engineer to outline in general, the procedures to be followed during the construction phase of the project. The Contractor shall prepare a planned schedule for expediting the work coordinated with equipment, materials, and delivery schedule.

1.3 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. During the course of construction, Contractor’s General Superintendent for this project shall be in attendance at one progress meeting every two weeks as required to discuss coordination issues, schedule, and progress. Contractor shall include in bid all necessary man-hours for attending these meetings.



END OF SECTION


PROJECT MEETINGS 01 20 00 - 2LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018



UNIT PRICING 01 24 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 24 00

UNIT PRICING

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Drawings and general provisions of the contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to this section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This section includes a brief description of the unit prices.


PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF UNIT PRICES

A. Unit prices shall be post contract expansion unit pricing, including any programming, engineering, and start-up plus any applicable sales tax for the following:

1. Qualified technician - hourly rate.2. One addressable photoelectric smoke detector installed complete with

base.3. One fixed temperature 135 degrees addressable heat detector installed

complete with base.4. One addressable control module installed complete with back box.5. One combination speaker/strobe unit (110 candela) installed complete

with back box.6. One 15-candela strobe unit installed complete with back box.7. One lineal foot of 14-gauge addressable SLC or NAC fire alarm cable

installed in 3/4-inch EMT conduit.

END OF SECTION


UNIT PRICING 01 24 00 - 2LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018



SUBMITTALS 01 30 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 30 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Products List: Section 01600 Materials and Equipment.

B. Performance Bond and Payment Bond: Standard Terms and Conditions.

C. Certificate of Insurance: Amended General Conditions of the contract.

D. Coordination Drawings: Section 01040 Coordination.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions and Field Reports: Section 01400 Quality Control.

F. Project Record Documents: Sections 01700 Contract Closeout and 01050 Field Engineering.

G. Warranties: General Conditions and Section 01700 Contract Closeout.

H. Final Paperwork: Section 01700 Contract Closeout.

I. Contractor's Quality Control System: Section 01400 Quality Control.

1.2 PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Schedule: In form of chart and indicate start and completion of each of elements on Schedule of Values.

B. Identify work of separate phases and other logically grouped activities.

1. Indicate major dependencies among elements on schedule.2. Provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of entire schedule.

C. Indicate accumulated percentage of completion of each item, and total percentage of work completed, as of first day of each month.

D. Indicate dates for purchase and delivery of major materials and equipment.

1. Indicate dates for testing and final inspection.2. Completion Time: As specified in Agreement. Revise schedule when

completion time is revised by Change Order.

E. Schedule Submittal: Within 15 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, submit one reproducible copy and two prints of preliminary construction schedule.



1. Within 15 days after receipt of review comments on preliminary schedule, submit one reproducible and two prints of construction schedule.

2. Distribution: Distribute copies of reviewed schedules to project site file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned entities. Instruct recipients to promptly report in writing, problems anticipated by projections indicated on schedules.

F. Estimated Payments: Prepare and submit estimate of partial payments as reflected by estimated work progress with submittal of construction schedule.

G. Reliance on Schedule:

1. Accepted Schedule: Establish interim completion dates for various activities.

2. Should any activity fail to be completed within 15 days after indicated schedule date, the Contractor shall take whatever means necessary to expedite completion.

H. Contractor's Responsibility: Nothing in these requirements shall be deemed to be usurpation of Contractor's authority and responsibility to plan and schedule work as he sees fit, subject to all other requirements of Contract Documents.

1.3 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submittals: Send all submittals to Engineer's Phoenix office.

B. Review and Coordination: Prior to submission, carefully review and coordinate all aspects of each item being submitted and ensure that each item in submittal conforms in all respects with requirements of Contract Documents.

C. Determine and verify all interface conditions, catalog numbers, and similar data.

D. Coordinate among sections of Specifications in accordance with Section 01040.

E. Obtain statement of suitability of product for purpose for which it is to be used under this Contract to meet warranty requirements of Section 01700.

F. Timing: Make submittals within 21 days of Contractor selection.

G. Delays caused by tardiness in making submittals or resubmittals will not be acceptable basis for extension of Contract completion time.

H. Transmittals: Include Contractor's submittal form with each submittal, identify item by above code designation and reference to specification section. Use separate form for each submittal.

I. Each submittal: Have chronological submittal number.

J. Identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor, major supplier, pertinent drawing sheet and detail number, and specification section.



K. Resubmittals: Have original submittal number and letter in alphabetical order for each resubmittal.

L. Contractor's Submittals:

1. Grouping of Submittals: Unless otherwise specified, make submittals not more than two groups containing associated items to ensure that information is available for checking each item when it is received. Partial submittals may be rejected as not complying with provisions of Contract Documents and Contractor shall be liable for delays so occasioned.

2. Internal Identification: On at least first page of each copy of each submittal, and elsewhere as required for positive identification, clearly indicated submittal number in which item is included.

3. Review submittals for accuracy, completeness, and conformity with Contract Documents. Make notes and corrections on submittal.

4. Deviations: Contractor's proposals for deviations shall be submitted for consideration before submittals on affected items. Only changes, substitutions, or other deviations from Contract Documents that have been previously accepted in writing shall be included in submittals.

5. Certification: Certify that each submittal has been reviewed and coordinated by affixing Contractor's stamp and signature of individual who reviewed submittal to each submittal.

a. Submittals not certified by being stamped and signed by Contractor will be returned.

6. Submittal Log: Maintain accurate submittal log for duration of Contract. Indicate current status of all submittals at all times. Make submittal log available for Engineer's review upon request.

M. Engineer's Review: For conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in Contract Documents only.

1. Engineer's review of separate item shall not indicate acceptance of assembly of which item is part.

N. Engineer's review shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for errors or deviations from requirements of Contract Documents.

1. Engineer's acceptance of submittals with deviations shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for additional costs of changes required to accommodate such deviations.

2. Deviations included in submittals without prior acceptance are excepted from review of submittals whether noted or not on returned copy.

3. The Contractor may request submittals be reviewed up to two times for each equipment or construction material item, regardless of manufacturer, by the Engineer. For any additional reviews, the Owner will bill the Contractor for the Engineer's additional labor at the Engineer's standard rates. The expenses will be deducted from any monies due the Contractor.



O. Contractor's Revisions: Make only those revisions required or accepted by Engineer.

1. Identify each revision by number, date, and subject in revision block on submittal.

2. If Contractor considers any required revision to be a change, he shall notify Engineer as required by Conditions of Contract.

P. Revisions Due to Deviations: Substitutions, revisions, modifications, and adjustments accepted by Engineer, which are required due to deviation from Contract Documents by Contractor, shall be made by Contractor at no additional cost to Owner unless made by Change Order.

1. Additional work required of Engineer as result of deviation shall be charged to Contractor at Engineer's standard rates and such fees shall be paid in full before submittal of next request for payment under Contract.

2. Redesigning by Contractor: Performed by Engineer licensed to perform such work. Submit calculations or other accepted substantiation with drawings and details of proposed change.

a. If approval is required from authorities having jurisdiction, obtain such approval, at no additional cost to Owner, before submitting revised design to Engineer.

Q. Revision After Acceptance: When submittal has been reviewed by Engineer, resubmittal for substitution of materials or equipment will not be considered unless accompanied by explanation acceptable to Engineer.

R. Unauthorized Deviations: In event any unauthorized deviation from Contract Documents, substitution, or change provided by Contractor is detrimental to performance, longevity, security, aesthetics, or other characteristics or qualities required by Contract Documents, Contractor assumes full responsibility for period of time limited only by state statute of limitations, and shall make all necessary replacements and repairs to meet requirements of Contract Documents at no additional cost to Owner.

1.4 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Reference to specification section.

1. Each Shop Drawing Detail: Reference to Contract Documents, drawing detail number.

2. Scale and Measurements: Prepare shop drawings accurately to scale sufficiently large to indicate pertinent aspects of item and its method of connection to other work.

3. Make particular note of field-measured dimensions, as-built conditions, and conditions requiring special coordination with other contractors and requirements of activities of Owner.

B. Provide room for review stamp of Engineer.



1.5 PRODUCT DATA

A. Contractor: Submit four copies for review.

1.6 JOB SITE DOCUMENTS

A. Documents: Keep complete set of accepted shop drawings or product data at project site.

1.7 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Field Measurements: Responsibility of Contractor.

1.8 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Instructions: Submit as required by individual sections. Provide manufacturer's printed installation instructions including delivery, storage, assembly, installation, startup, adjusting, and finishing.

1. Quantity: As required for product data.

1.9 CERTIFICATES & REPORTS

A. Certificates of Compliance and Manufacturer's Certificates:

1. Where Certificates are specified, show on each certification name and location of work, name and address of Contractor, quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which certificate applies, and name of manufacturer.

2. Certification: In form of letter or company standard forms, signed by officer of manufacturer (not vendor, agent, etc.).

3. Certification: Certify that materials or equipment meet or exceed specified requirements.

4. Laboratory Test Reports: Show date of testing, specified requirements for which testing was performed, and results of tests.



END OF SECTION





CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 01 31 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 31 00

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL


A. To assure adequate planning and execution of the work so that the work is completed within the number of calendar days allowed in the Contract, and to assist the Architect/Engineer (A/E) in appraising the reasonableness of the proposed schedule and in evaluating progress of the work, prepare and maintain the schedules and reports described in this Section.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF SCHEDULING PERSONNEL

A. Employ a scheduler who is thoroughly trained and experienced in compiling construction schedule data, in analyzing the use of Critical Path Method or PERT, and in preparation and issue of periodic reports as required below.

1.3 RELIANCE UPON APPROVED SCHEDULE

A. The Construction schedule as approved by the A/E will be an integral part of the Contract, and will establish interim Contract completion dates for the various activities.

B. Should any activity not be completed within 15 days after the stated scheduled date, the A/E shall have the right to order the contractor to expedite completion of the activity by whatever means the A/E deems appropriate and necessary, without additional compensation to the Contractor.

C. Should any activity be 30 or more days behind schedule, the A/E shall have the right to perform the activity or have the activity performed by whatever method the A/E deems appropriate.

D. Costs incurred by the A/E in connection with expediting construction activity under this Article shall be reimbursed to the A/E by the Contractor.

E. It is expressly understood and agreed that failure by the A/E to exercise the option to either order the Contractor to expedite an activity or to expedite the activity by other means shall not be considered precedent-setting for any other activities.

1.4 PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS

A. Within 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, submit on reproducible copy and four prints of a preliminary construction schedule, plus four prints of proposed format for Materials Status Reports, prepared in accordance with Part 3 of this Section.



1.5 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Within 30 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, submit one reproducible and four prints of construction schedule prepared in accordance with this Section.

1.6 PERIODIC REPORTS

A. Once every two weeks, submit four prints of the updated construction schedule.

B. Accompanying each periodic submittal of construction schedule, submit four prints of the updated Materials Status Reports.

1.7 REPORT FORMATS

A. Construction Diagram: Provide separate scheduling diagrams for each crew (if more than one crew is anticipated to meet completion schedule). Graphically show the order and interdependence of all activities necessary to complete the work, and the sequence in which each activity is to be accomplished, as planned by the Contractor and his project field superintendent. Activities shown on the diagram shall include, but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Project mobilization.2. Submittals and approvals of shop drawings and samples.3. Procurement of equipment and critical materials.4. Fabrication of special material and equipment, and their installation and

testing.5. Final cleanup.6. Final inspection and testing.7. All activities by the A/E that affect progress, required dates for

completion, or both, for all and for each part of the work.

B. The detail of information shall be such that duration times of activities shall normally range from one to 15 days. The selection and number of activities shall be subject to the A/E's approval.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION STATUS REPORT

A. Contents:

1. Report actual progress by updating the mathematical analysis.2. Note on the summary report, or clearly show on a revised issue of

affected portions of the detailed diagram, all revisions causing changes in the detailed program.

3. Revise the summary report as necessary for clarity.4. Show activities or portions of activities completed during the reporting

period, and their actual value.5. State the percentage of work actually completed and schedule as of the

report date, and the progress along the critical path in terms of days ahead of or behind the allowable dates.

6. If the work is behind schedule, also report progress along other paths with negative slack.



7. Include a narrative report which shows, but is not necessarily limited to:

a. A description of the problem areas, current and anticipated.b. Delaying factors, and their impact.c. An explanation of corrective actions taken or proposed.

1.9 REVISIONS

A. Make only those revisions to approved construction schedule and approved Materials Status Reports as are approved in advance by the A/E.



END OF SECTION





QUALITY CONTROL 01 40 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Provide and maintain an effective Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Program and perform sufficient inspections and tests of all items of work to ensure compliance with Contract Documents. Include surveillance and tests specified in the technical sections of the specifications. Furnish appropriate facilities, instruments, and testing devices required for performance of the quality control function. Controls must be adequate to cover construction operations and be keyed to the construction sequence.

1.2 CONTROL OF ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION

A. Preparatory Inspection: Perform this inspection prior to beginning work on any definable feature of work. Include a review of contract requirements with the supervisors directly responsible for the performance of the work; check to assure that materials, products, and equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved; check to assure that provisions have been made for required control testing; examine the work area to ascertain that preliminary work has been completed; physically examine materials and equipment to assure that they conform to shop drawings and data and that the materials and equipment are on hand.

B. Initial Inspection: Perform this inspection as soon as work commences on a representative portion of a particular feature of workmanship; review control testing for compliance with contract requirements.

C. Follow-Up Inspections: Perform these inspections on a regular basis to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements until completion of that particular work.

D. Documentation of CQC Report: Identify the inspections herein before specified and document in the CQC report with a brief description of the subject matter covered and the personnel involved.



END OF SECTION


QUALITY CONTROL 01 40 00 - 2LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018



CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS 01 50 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 50 00

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Project Conditions: Make required connections to existing utility systems with minimum disruption to services in existing utility systems. When required, provide alternate temporary service to others served by disconnected utility or perform work when utility is not in use by others. Schedule disruptions with local utilities and Owner.

B. Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls: Install in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and maintain in proper and safe condition throughout progress of work.

1.2 TEMPORARY ELECTRICITY, DOMESTIC WATER AND CONSTRUCTION WATER

A. Telephone for the Contractor's use will not be provided by the Owner. The Contractor is responsible for his own arrangements for telephone.

1.3 TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Toilet Facilities: Provide and maintain, in neat and sanitary condition, adequate toilet facilities for use of employees engaged in work, in compliance with requirements of applicable codes, regulations, laws, and ordinances.

1.4 TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain protective devices and facilities for protection of public and general protection of workmen on project as required by applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

B. Provide warning signs against hazards created by such items as protruding nails, hoists, open trenches, holes, openings, stairways, and falling materials.

C. Maintain temporary protective facilities in good condition throughout term of work. Remove at completion of work. Repair and replace work damaged by temporary protective facilities.

D. Fire Protection: Perform work with full consideration for fire protection. Provide and maintain fire extinguishers and active fire hydrants where required. Maintain fire lanes to hydrants and other equipment as necessary for proper fire protection during construction.



E. Open fires prohibited.

1. Keep combustible materials in safe locations with fire extinguishers nearby.

1.5 CLOSURES

A. Temporary Closures: Erect over openings when weather conditions render such action necessary for proper installation of work.

1.6 PROTECTION FOR WORK IN PLACE

A. Work in Place: When subject to injury because of operations being carried on adjacent, cover, board up, or substantially enclose with adequate protection.

B. Construct forms of protection in manner that, upon completion, entire work will be delivered to Owner in undamaged condition.

1.7 SECURITY

A. Security Program: Provide security program and facilities to protect work from unauthorized entry, vandalism, and theft.

1. Owner and Engineer: Not liable or responsible for damage or loss to work due to trespass or theft nor liable for loss or damage to materials, tools, and equipment of Contractor.

1.8 ACCESS

A. Limit access to necessary routes to perform the work. Travel only on roads or on designated routes identified by the Owner.

1.9 TEMPORARY CONTROLS

A. General: Comply with local codes, ordinances, and regulations.

B. Noise: Minimize noise. Properly muffle equipment.

C. Dust: Control when construction procedures result in dust that becomes nuisance to Owner, private property, or traffic.

D. Debris: Continually police work to prevent collection and scattering of debris uncovered, loosened, or caused by prosecution of work.

E. Pollution: Take precautions to prevent spilling and littering of water polluting substances. Do not dump any foreign materials into sewer and storm sewer collection systems.

F. Burning of debris or any other air polluting methods or equipment not allowed.



1.10 CLEANUP

A. General: Maintain project and site in clean and orderly condition. Periodically clean interior areas. Regularly remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from site.

B. Final Cleaning: See Section 01700.



END OF SECTION





MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT 01 60 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 60 00

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL


A. General and Supplementary Conditions.

1.2 PRODUCTS

A. Products shall include material, equipment, and systems.

B. Comply with Specifications and referenced standards as minimum requirements.

C. Components Supplied in Quantity within Specification Section: Same, interchangeable, and of one manufacturer.

D. Products shall be new unless otherwise specified, free of defects, and of types specified.

1.3 TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING

A. Transportation: Transport products by methods to avoid product damage; deliver in undamaged condition in manufacturer's unopened containers or packaging, dry.

B. Handling: Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling or damage.

C. Inspection: Inspect shipments to assure products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

D. Reject damaged and defective items.

1.4 STORAGE AND PROTECTION

A. Storage: Store products in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, with seals and labels intact and legible. Store sensitive products in weathertight enclosures; maintain within temperature and humidity ranges required by manufacturer's recommendations.

B. Inspection: Arrange storage to provide access and conditions for inspection. Periodically inspect to assure products are undamaged, and are maintained under recommended conditions.



1.5 PRODUCTS LIST

A. Submittal: Within 21 days after Notice of Award, transmit three copies of list of major products that are proposed for installation, including name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number.

B. Tabulate products by Specifications Section number, title, and Article number.

C. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

D. Engineer: Will promptly reply in writing whether there is reasonable objection to listed items. Failure to object to listed item shall not constitute waiver of requirements of Contract Documents.

1.6 PRODUCTS OPTIONS

A. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers with Substitution Paragraph: Products of named manufacturers meeting specifications. Submit request for substitution for any manufacturer not specifically named.

B. Products of acceptable manufacturers are subject to requirements of specifications for specified product.

C. Products Specified by Naming One or More Manufacturers: Products of named manufacturers meeting specifications; no options, no substitutions.

D. Products of acceptable manufacturers are subject to requirements of specifications for specified product.

1.7 LIMITATION ON SUBSTITUTIONS

A. During Bidding Period: Instructions to Bidders specifies times for submitting requests for substitutions. Submit requests to Engineer in compliance with requirements of this Section.

B. After Bidding Period: Requests for substitutions of products after date of Owner-Contractor Agreement will be considered only when:

1. Product becomes unavailable due to no fault of Contractor.2. Subsequent information or changes indicated that specified product will

not perform as intended.3. Substitute product will be in Owner's best interest.

C. Substitutions:

1. Will not be considered when indicated on Shop Drawings or Product Data submittals without separate formal request, when requested directly by Subcontractor or supplier, or when acceptance will require substantial revision of Contract Documents.



2. Do not order or install substitute products without written acceptance.3. Only one request for substitution for each product will be considered.

When substitution is not accepted, provide specified product.4. Engineer will determine acceptability of substitutions.

1.8 REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Submittal: Submit two copies of each request on form enclosed in Project Manual. Submit separate request for each substitution.

B. Identify products by Specifications Section and Article numbers.

C. Provide manufacturer's name and address, trade name of products, and model or catalog number.

D. List fabricators and suppliers as appropriate.

E. Documentation: Document each request with complete data substantiating compliance of proposed substitution with requirements of Contract Documents:

1. Attach Product Data as specified in Section 01300.2. Give itemized comparison of proposed substitution with specified product,

listing variation, and reference to Specification Section and Article numbers.

3. Give quality and performance comparison between proposed substitution and specified product.

4. List availability of maintenance services and replacement materials.5. State effect of substitution on construction schedule, and changes

required in other work or products.

1.9 CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATION

A. Request for Substitution: Representation that Contractor has investigated proposed product and has determined that it is equal to or superior in all respects to specified product:

1. Contractor shall provide same warranty for substitution as for specified product.

2. Contractor shall coordinate installation of accepted substitute, making such changes as may be required for work to be complete in all respects.

3. Contractor waives claims for additional costs related to substitution that may later become apparent.

B. Modification of Drawings: Where substitution requires, for proper installation, changes to design of work as indicated on Contract Document Drawings, furnish revised drawings prepared by and bearing seal of licensed Architect and Engineers as appropriate.

1. Submit revised drawings for acceptance in accordance with Section 01300.



2. Revised Drawings: Sufficiently complete for proper installation of substitution and related work.

3. Contractor: Responsible for cost of revised drawings, cost of review and plan check by authorities with jurisdiction, and cost of revised construction.

4. Revised Drawings: Submit with Record Documents in accordance with Section 01700.

C. Replacement: If substituted products do not meet or exceed above requirements, whether before, during, or after incorporated into work, Contractor shall, at no additional cost to Owner, replace substituted products with products originally specified.

1.10 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Engineer: Will review Contractor's requests for substitutions with reasonable promptness.

B. If accepted by Engineer, products proposed for substitution will be accepted subject to modifications by manufacturer, if necessary, to meet detailed requirements of Drawings and Specifications.

C. Engineer will not make exhaustive attempt to determine that products proposed for substitution are equal to, or can be modified in order to be equal to specified products.

D. Engineer's Acceptance:

1. During Bidding Period: Engineer will record acceptable substitutions in Addenda. Acceptances of substitutions during bid period are conditional upon further investigation after award of contract.

2. After Award of Contract: Engineer will notify Contractor, in writing, of decision to accept or reject requested substitution.

3. For Accepted Products: Submit Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples in accordance with Section 01300.



END OF SECTION


CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01 70 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 01 70 00

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 GENERAL


A. Cleanup During Construction: See Specification Section 16000.

B. Cleaners: Professional cleaners with exception of cleanup of site and cleaning specifically assigned to installers and applicators under various sections of specifications.

C. Exterior: In addition to items specified below, carefully and thoroughly clean all surfaces on exterior: concrete, metal, etc.

D. Electrical: Clean and remove all debris and foreign materials from enclosure interiors. Clean all exterior surfaces.

E. Equipment: Carefully and thoroughly clean items of equipment, mechanical, electrical, cabinets, etc.

1.2 COMPLETION

A. Entire Work Inside and Out: First-class clean condition upon completion before being accepted by Owner.

1.3 PROJECT SITE RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain at project site one record copy of following:

1. Drawings (most current).2. Specifications.3. Addenda.4. Accepted Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.5. Supplemental Instructions.6. Requests for Information.7. Change Orders.8. Other Modifications to Contract.9. Field Test Records.10. Inspection Certificates.11. Manufacturer's Certificates.12. Record Documents: Do not use record documents for construction

purposes. Maintain documents in clean, dry legible condition, apart from documents used for construction. Keep available for inspection at the Project Site.

13. Record Information: Label each document "Record Document."



a. Mark information with contrasting colors using ink and different colors for different systems.

b. Keep each record current. Do not permanently conceal any work until required information is recorded.

14. Drawings (Temporary Set): Record following information on blueline or blackline drawings:

a. Location of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction.

b. Field changes of dimension and detail.c. Changes by change order, Engineer's supplemental instruction,

request for information or addendum.d. Details not on original Contract Drawings.e. Reference to related Shop Drawings and Modifications.

15. Drawings (Final Set): Transfer information from temporary blueline or blackline record Drawings to AutoCAD drawings for submission to Owner at closeout. Submit one set of original AutoCAD drawings and one compact disc of same.

a. Provide 1 inch by 4-inch minimum size stamp labeled RECORD DRAWINGS with Contractor's name and address on each Drawing. Contractor shall sign and date within border of stamp which indicates documents are complete and accurate.

b. Provide three sets of bluelines reproduced from AutoCAD Record Drawings.

16. Specifications: Record following information on Specifications:

a. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number, and supplier of products and items of equipment actually installed.

b. Changes by change order, Engineer's supplemental instruction, request for information, or addendum.

c. Other matters not originally specified.d. Provide 1 inch by 4-inch minimum size stamp labeled RECORD

SPECIFICATIONS with Contractor's name and address on front cover(s) of specification manual(s). Contractor shall sign and date within border of stamp which indicates documents are complete and accurate.

e. Provide four complete copies of Record Specifications with four complete sets of addenda in 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch binders.

17. Other Related Record Construction Documentation: Four complete sets in 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch binders as with O&M information:

a. Engineer's Supplemental Instructions.b. Change Orders.c. Requests for Information.d. Letter of Warranty.



18. Shop Drawings: Maintain Shop Drawings as record documents recording changes made after review as specified for Drawings above. Provide 1 inch by 4-inch minimum size stamp labeled RECORD SHOP DRAWINGS with Contractor's name and address on each Drawing. Contractor shall sign and date within border of stamp which indicates documents are complete and accurate.

19. Submittal: At completion of project, deliver record documents (drawings, specifications, and shop drawings) to Engineer with transmittal letter containing date, project title and number, Contractor's name and address, title and number of each record document, and certification that each document is complete and accurate. Submittal shall be signed by Contractor.


PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Following project closeout procedure defines responsibilities of Contractor, Owner, and Engineer in closing project:

1. Step 1: Contractor submits to Engineer in writing a complete punchlist of items to be completed or corrected. This shall be submitted a minimum of 21 calendar days prior to Substantial Completion. Closeout may be conducted by sub-project areas as listed in the Supplementary Conditions Paragraph 8.1.2

2. Step 2: Owner and Engineer review Contractor's punchlist and conduct walk-through within five calendar days to determine if punchlist is complete and edit if necessary.

3. Step 3: Contractor completes and corrects all punchlist items and notifies Engineer in writing that his work is ready for Substantial Completion inspection. This shall be complete a minimum of two calendar days prior to Substantial Completion date.

4. Step 4: Owner and Engineer make final inspection. When work is found to be substantially complete, a Certificate of Substantial Completion is issued by the Engineer. For work found not to be substantially complete by the contract date, the Contractor shall be assessed liquidated damages in accordance with Time of Completion in "Standard Terms and Conditions."

5. When all other requirements of the Contract are fully performed, the Engineer will issue final Certificate for Payment including release of retainage. Refer to the closeout checklist at the end of this section for specific requirements.

3.2 REINSPECTION

A. Reinspection Fees: Should Contractor fail to complete and correct punchlist items such that additional inspections are required by Engineer, Contractor shall pay Engineer's standard rates per person per hour for Engineer's additional



services. If Contractor has any question with regard to any items on punchlist, he shall request clarification before final inspection.

B. Reinspection Expense: Contractor shall pay Engineer for expenses incurred in travel to site.

3.3 FINAL PAPERWORK

A. Prior to release of final payment, Contractor shall deliver items as listed on attached Closeout Check List. This shall include all information necessary to support preparation of closeout forms and documentation.

3.4 INSPECTION CERTIFICATES

A. Upon completion of work, each subcontractor shall secure in triplicate certificates from any local Authority Having Jurisdiction in dictating that work is in strict accordance with applicable codes and deliver certificates to Contractor for transmittal to Owner.

3.5 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Equipment Manuals:

1. Binders: 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch three ring binder with hardback, cleanable, plastic covers and clearview sleeves for insertion of titles on front and binding edge, 2-inch maximum ring size.

2. Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, list title of Project, and identify subject matter of contents.

a. When multiple binders are used, correlate data into related consistent groupings.

3. Manual: Have index with tab dividers for each major equipment section to facilitate locating information on specific piece of equipment.

4. Identify data within each section with identification numbers as they appear on drawings and by specification section and article number.

5. Text: Manufacturer's printed data or type written data on 20-pound paper.6. Drawings: Provide with reinforced punched binder tab. Bind in with text

folding larger drawings to size of text pages.7. Table of Contents: Title of Project; names, addresses, and telephone

numbers of Engineer, Contractor; schedule of products and systems, indexed to content of volume.

8. Data: Include as minimum following data:

a. Organized list of all system components, with name, address, and 24-hour phone number of company responsible for servicing each item during first year of operation.



9. Operating instructions for complete system including:

a. Emergency procedures for fire or failure of major equipment.b. Major start, operation, and shutdown procedure.c. Manufacturer's printed operation and maintenance instructions.d. Control Manufacturer's sequence of operation.

10. Maintenance instructions including:

a. Proper lubricants and lubricating instructions for each piece of equipment.

b. Necessary break-in, cleaning, replacement, and adjustment schedule.

c. Include regulation, control, stopping, shutdown, and emergency instructions. Include summer, winter, and any special operating instructions.

d. Maintenance Requirements: Include routine procedures and guide for troubleshooting; disassembly, repair, and reassembly instructions; and alignment, adjusting, balancing, and checking instructions.

11. Manufacturer's product data on each system and each piece of equipment including:

a. Description of system and component parts including function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions. Include performance curves, with engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial number of replaceable parts.

b. Provide service characteristics, controls, and communications.c. Installation instructions.d. Drawings and specifications.e. Manufacturer's Parts Lists: Include illustrations, assembly

drawings, and diagrams required for maintenance.f. Complete color-coded wiring diagrams (as-built) including control

diagram.g. Marked or changed prints locating all concealed parts and all

variation from original system design.h. Contractors Coordination Drawings with as-installed color-coded

piping diagrams.i. Point to point diagrams of the entire system as installed. Number

all conductors and show all terminations and splices.j. Warranties: Bind in copy of each.

12. Schematic diagram showing component parts of system.13. Simplified system description and preventative maintenance program.14. Charts of valve tag numbers, with location and function of each valve,

keyed to flow and control diagrams.



15. Operating and Maintenance Data: See the following sections for specific requirements of operating and maintenance data for each group of equipment:

a. Electrical: Division 16.

16. Submittals:

a. Submit two copies of preliminary draft of proposed formats and outlines of contents a minimum 10 days prior to substantial completion. Engineer will review draft and return one copy with comments.

b. Submit one copy of completed volumes in final form 30 days prior to Final Completion. Engineer will return copy with comments. Revise content of documents as required for final submittal.

c. Submit one copy marked "Preliminary" prior to substantial completion for use during training sessions and video tape sessions.

d. Submit five copies of revised volumes of data in final form within 10 days after Substantial Completion.

e. Submit two electronic copies of all operating and maintenance data, including AutoCAD files.

f. Training Session Video Tapes: Two copies of each session on separate tapes, labeled and time indexed. Provide two four-hour training sessions for a total of eight hours plus a follow-up per Owner request.

3.6 WARRANTIES

A. Two-Year Correction Period: Remedy any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear in work within period of two years from date of Notice of Acceptance and in accordance with terms of any special warranties provided in Contract Documents. Owner shall give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.

B. Warranty: Upon completion of work, Contractor shall deliver to Engineer in duplicate, written warranty based on provisions of Contract Documents properly signed and notarized.

1. Address warranty to Owner.2. Provide separate written warranties from any Subcontractors.3. Extended Warranties: Deliver in duplicate extended warranties as

specified and dated from date of Notice of Acceptance and signed by subcontractors and manufacturers.

4. Manufacturer Warranties: Deliver in duplicate manufacturer's warranties as specified and dated from date of Notice of Acceptance signed by manufacturer.

5. Manufacturer's Warranties: Supplement and not replace implied and express warranties provided for by Uniform Commercial Code. Any



statements in manufacturer's warranties denying or limiting responsibility for such implied and express warranties shall be void.

C. Form of Submittal:

1. Binders: 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch three ring binder with hardback, cleanable, plastic covers and clear view sleeves for insertion of titles on front and binding edge.

2. Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title WARRANTIES AND BONDS, with title of Project, name, address, and telephone number of Contractor, and name of responsible principal.

3. Table of Contents: Neatly typed, in sequence of Table of Contents of Project Manual, with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section in which specified and the name of product or work item.

4. Separate each warranty or bond with index tab sheets keyed to Table of Contents listing. Provide full information using separate type sheets as necessary. List subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer, with name, address, and telephone number of responsible principal.

3.7 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Submittal: Provide products, spare parts, and maintenance materials in quantities specified in each section, in addition to that used for construction of work. Coordinate with Owner, deliver to person and location as directed and obtain receipt. Copy receipt to Engineer and Owner. Documentation required prior to final payment.

B. Miscellaneous Keys, Switches, and Wrenches: At completion of project, account for all loose keys, adjustment keys, and specialty tools, keys for electric switches, panels, etc., and turn over to Contractor for transmittal to Owner.

3.8 PROJECT CLOSEOUT CHECKLIST

A. Engineer shall assemble and forward to Engineer, six copies of the following documents:

1. Certificate of Substantial Complete, AIA G704. 2. Final Application & Certificate for Payment, AIA G702. 3. Affidavit - Payment of Debts & Claims, AIA G706. 4. Affidavit - Release of Lien(s), AIA G706A. 5. Consent of Surety, AIA G707. 6. Engineer’s Certification of Project Completion. 7. Written Warranties.

B. Contractor shall furnish to Engineer, four copies and two electronic copies each of the following:

1. Names, Addresses, and Telephone Numbers of Subcontractors,Major Vendors, etc.



2. Record Documents (Drawings, Specifications, and ShopDrawings).

3. Maintenance and Operations Manuals. 4. Spare Materials: None have been requested by the Owner.

END OF SECTION



DIVISION 26

ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical26 05 00 General Provisions26 05 01 Scope of Work26 05 02 Temporary and Remodeling Work26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Equipment26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes

END OF INDEX





GENERAL PROVISIONS 26 05 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 26 05 00

GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Provisions of this section apply to all work specified in all sections under Division 26.

B. In addition, work in Division 26 is governed by the provisions of the Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms, General Conditions, and all sections under Division 01.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Exposed, not concealed.

B. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawlspaces, and utility tunnels.

C. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include unfinished spaces, mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment rooms.

D. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations and equipment yards.

E. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts.

F. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

G. Unfinished Space: A room or space that is ordinarily accessible only to building maintenance personnel, a room noted on the "Finish Schedule" with exposed and unpainted construction for walls, floor, or ceilings, or specifically mentioned as "unfinished."

1.3 EXAMINATION OF PREMISES

A. Visit the site, verify all measurements and job conditions, and pay all costs necessary to perform the work.



1.4 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

A. The Electrical Contractor shall be licensed and hold a current contracting license that has been valid for a minimum of two years in the State of Arizona as an electrical contractor.

1.5 REGULATIONS, PERMITS, FEES, CHARGES, INSPECTIONS

A. Regulations: Comply with all applicable codes, rules, and regulations.

B. Fees and Permits: Pay all connection, installation, use, development, etc., fees and/or charges. Obtain and pay for all required permits and licenses. Refer to Division 01.

C. Inspections: All work must be inspected and approved by local authorities. Prior to final approval, furnish the Engineer with certificates of inspections and approvals by the local authorities in accordance with Division 01.

1.6 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. If a conflict exists on the drawings or between the drawings and specifications, promptly notify the Engineer.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals are for information and coordination only. The Engineer will diligently review the submittals and attempt to verify compliance with the project requirements. Such review, however, does not constitute approval or disapproval of obligation to comply with all project requirements. The submittals are not to be construed to be contract documents. Any failure by the Engineer to note a point of non-compliance shall not be construed to be acceptance or approval of the discrepancy.

B. Product Information Sheets: Provide manufacturer’s literature which includes the information required by the Product Data paragraph of the applicable Specification Section. Where Product Information Sheets show multiple models or options, clearly mark the model and options to be provided.

C. Assembly: Assemble all required submittal information for each specification section and submit in PDF format. See Specification Section 28 31 00 for specific requirements.

1.8 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

A. Provide current, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), for all hazardous chemicals that are proposed for use at the project site.

1. Provide one complete set to the Owner for review and approval a minimum of one week prior to the delivery of any hazardous chemicals to the site.



2. Maintain a second complete set at the project location, readily accessible by both the Owner’s personnel and the contractor’s personnel.

1.9 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

A. Request for Information:

1. A document submitted by the Contractor requesting clarification of a portion of the Contract Documents, hereinafter referred to as RFI.

2. A properly prepared Request for Information shall include a detailed written statement of the clarification, apparent conflict, or information requested that indicates the specific drawings or specification in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.

a. Drawings shall be identified by drawing number and location on the drawing sheet.

b. Specifications shall be identified by section number, page, and paragraph.

3. Include a proposed solution, where appropriate, based upon the field conditions and best knowledge of the Contractor.

B. Improper or Frivolous RFIs: RFIs which are not properly prepared or that request information which is clearly shown in the contract documents will be returned unanswered. Processing time for multiple submissions of improper or frivolous RFIs will be billed at the Engineer’s standard hourly rate to the Owner who may deduct an equal amount from the monies due the Contractor.

1.10 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Record Prints: Maintain one set of marked-up paper copies of the Contract Drawings, Submittals, and Shop Drawings.

1. Preparation: Mark record prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Include underground and overhead conduit. Require individual or entity who obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to provide information for preparation of corresponding marked-up record prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to identify or measure and record later.

b. Include dimensions both horizontally and vertically to permanent points of reference accurate within 6 inches. Include descriptors such as “below slab,” “above ceiling,” etc.

c. Record data daily or as soon as possible after obtaining it.d. Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed

installations.

2. Mark the Contract Drawings, Submittals, and Shop Drawings completely and accurately. Utilize personnel proficient at recording graphic



information in production of marked-up record prints.3. Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil. Use other colors to

distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at same location.

4. Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order numbers, and similar identification, where applicable.

B. Format: Identify and date each record Drawing; include the designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWING" in a prominent location.

1. Record Prints: Organize record prints and newly prepared Record Drawings into manageable sets. Bind each set with durable paper cover sheets. Include identification on cover sheets.

2. Identification: As follows:

a. Project name.b. Date.c. Designation "PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS."d. Name of Engineer.e. Name of Contractor.

3. Remove or obscure Engineer’s seal from Record Drawings.

1.11 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Prior to completion of the project, compile a complete equipment Operation and Maintenance Manual for all equipment supplied under Division 26.

B. Schedule:

1. Submit a preliminary copy of the manual not less than 30 days prior to substantial completion for review and comment.

2. Submit the final version of the manual not more than four weeks after substantial completion of the project.

C. Format: Submit manuals in both of the following formats:

1. PDF electronic file. Assemble each manual into a composite electronically-indexed file. Submit on digital media acceptable to Engineer.

a. Name each indexed document file in composite electronic index with applicable item name. Include a complete electronically-linked operation and maintenance directory.

b. Enable inserted reviewer comments on draft submittals.c. Provide one final copy to the Engineer and two copies to Owner.

2. Three paper copies. Include a complete operation and maintenance directory. Enclose title pages and directories in clear plastic sleeves. Engineer will return three copies.



D. Provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals for all systems, subsystems, and equipment that require operation and regular maintenance, or have replaceable parts.

E. Content: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include source information, product data, manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, spare parts list and source information, maintenance service contracts, and warranty and bond information, as described below. In addition to requirements in this Section, include operation and maintenance data required in individual Specification Sections.

F. Source Information: List each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment included in the manual, identified by product name and arranged to match the manual's table of contents. For each product, list the name, address, and telephone number of the installer or supplier and maintenance service agent, and cross-reference Specification Section number and title in the Project Manual.

G. Product Data: Include the following information:

1. System, subsystem, and equipment descriptions. Use designations for systems and equipment indicated on Contract Documents.

2. Approved submittals. 3. Include the following if not shown on approved submittals:

a. Product name and model number. Use designations for products indicated on Contract Documents.

b. Manufacturer's name.c. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.d. Equipment function.e. Operating characteristics.f. Limiting conditions.g. Performance curves.h. Engineering data and tests.

H. Operating Procedures: Include the following, as applicable:

1. Startup procedures.2. Equipment or system break-in procedures.3. Routine and normal operating instructions.4. Regulation and control procedures.5. Instructions on stopping.6. Normal shutdown instructions.7. Seasonal and weekend operating instructions.8. Required sequences for electric or electronic systems.9. Special operating instructions and procedures, including precautions

against improper use.10. Operating logs.

I. Wiring Diagrams: Diagram of factory-installed wiring including any options as well as any field modifications.



J. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe the sequence of operation and diagram controls as installed.

K. Manufacturers' Maintenance Documentation: Manufacturers' maintenance documentation, including the following information for each component part or piece of equipment:

1. Standard maintenance instructions and bulletins.2. Drawings, diagrams, and instructions required for maintenance, including

disassembly and component removal, replacement, and assembly.3. Identification and nomenclature of parts and components.4. List of items recommended to be stocked as spare parts.

L. Maintenance Procedures: Include the following information and items that detail essential maintenance procedures:

1. Test and inspection instructions.2. Troubleshooting guide.3. Precautions against improper maintenance.4. Disassembly; component removal, repair, and replacement; and

reassembly instructions.5. Aligning, adjusting, and checking instructions.6. Demonstration and training video recording, if available.

M. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

N. Spare Parts List and Source Information: Include lists of replacement and repair parts, with parts identified and cross-referenced to manufacturers' maintenance documentation and local sources of maintenance materials and related services.

O. Maintenance Service Contracts: Include copies of maintenance agreements with name and telephone number of service agent.

P. Licenses: Include copies of any licenses with requirements including inspection and renewal dates.

Q. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds.

1.12 WORK AND MATERIALS

A. Unless otherwise specified, all materials must be new and of the quality specified. The workmanship shall be of a quality that is acceptable to the Architect, Engineer, and Owner, and is equal to the standards of the trades. Contractor must staff the project with sufficient skilled workmen, including a fully qualified construction superintendent, to complete the work in the time allotted. The superintendent must be qualified to supervise all of the work in his work category.



B. Uniformity: Unless otherwise specified, provide all equipment and products of the same type or classification by the same manufacturer.

1.13 APPROVALS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Refer to Division 01 for description of material and equipment for prior approvals and substitutions.

1.14 COOPERATIVE WORK

A. Correct without charge any work requiring alteration due to lack of proper supervision or failure to make proper provision in time. Correct without charge any damage to adjacent work caused by the alteration. See Division 01 for additional requirements.

B. Cooperative Work Includes:

1. General supervision and responsibility for proper location, rough-in, and size of work related to Division 26 but provided under other divisions of these specifications.

2. Installation of sleeves, inserts, and anchors bolts for work under sections in Division 26.

1.15 EXISTING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Disposition: With the exception of items that are to be reused or retained by the Owner, all other materials indicated to be removed shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Items that are indicated to be retained or returned to the Owner and shall be delivered to a storage area designated by the Owner.

B. Unused Materials: All unused raceways, conductors, boxes, equipment, and miscellaneous materials shall be removed by the Contractor except where located within walls, below or above existing construction which is not being altered and would require removal and replacement of this existing construction. All visible raceways, conductors, boxes, equipment, and miscellaneous materials shall be removed and sealed or capped within wall, below floor unless noted otherwise.

C. Exterior Services: The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining electrical and control service to the existing building during the construction period. Existing services are to be retained until such a time that the new services, if any, are completely installed and ready for use. Scheduling of service interruptions is to be coordinated with the Engineer and Owner.

D. Disconnect, demolish, and remove electrical systems, equipment, and components that are indicated to be removed.

1. Conduit to be Removed: Remove portion of conduit indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining conduit with same or compatible conduit material. Patch insulation, as required, to match adjacent areas.

2. Conduit to be Abandoned in Place: Cap or plug conduit with same or



compatible conduit material.3. Equipment to be Removed: Disconnect services and remove equipment.4. Equipment to be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and remove,

clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.

5. Equipment to be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and remove equipment and deliver to Owner.

E. Continuity of Services in Existing Building: Contractor shall permanently reroute existing electrical and control services or provide temporary connection as required to maintain service to existing fixtures in the building which are to remain in service.

F. Rerouting and Relocation of Existing Electrical Equipment and Services in Existing Building:

1. General: Contractor shall reroute, relocate all existing materials which are in conflict with the building alterations and which are required to be maintained in use.

2. Existing Raceways and Conductors: Where applicable, existing material may be reused in their original location unless otherwise indicated.

G. Testing: All existing services affected by the new construction and which are to remain in operation shall be returned to their original condition. The existing services shall be tested as new, as described in other sections of these specifications. If for any reason these requirements cannot be met, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer.

1.16 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

A. General: Under this division of the specifications, execute all work in a manner to provide safe and lawful ingress and egress to the Owner's establishment and such facilities shall be kept clear of materials or equipment. Refer to Division 01 for additional requirements.

B. Furnish and maintain from the beginning to the completion of all work all lawful and necessary guards, railings, fences, canopies, lights, and warning signs. Take all necessary precautions required by city and state laws to avoid injury or damage to any and all persons and property.

1.17 GUARANTEE

A. Guarantee all material, equipment, installation and workmanship for all sections under Division 26 in writing to be free from defects of material and workmanship for two years from date of final acceptance as outlined in Division 01. Equipment warranties shall be a minimum of two years from date of substantial completion or as specified elsewhere. Replace without charge any material or equipment proving defective during this period. The guarantee shall include performance of the equipment under all conditions of load, installing any additional items of control and/or protective devices as required and the replacing of any refrigerant lost.



1.18 ELECTRICAL WIRING

A. Provide all line voltage power wiring, line voltage interlock wiring, and line voltage control wiring for the equipment that is to be provided under Divisions 21, 22, and 23 unless wiring is specifically shown on electrical drawings.

B. The following schedule is intended to summarize the division of work material responsibilities between the Mechanical Contractor, Controls Contractor, and the Electrical Contractor.

Item Furn.By

SetBy

PowerWiring

ControlWiring

Equipment Motors MC MC EC --

Motor Control Center EC EC EC CC

Motor Starters, Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Heaters

MC* EC** EC CC

Fused and Non-Fused Disconnect Switches

EC EC EC --

Manual Operating Switches, Multispeed Switches, Pushbutton Stations, and Pilot Lights

CC CC CC CC

Control Relays and Transformers CC CC CC CC

Line-Voltage Thermostats and Time Switches***

MC MC EC EC

Low-Voltage Thermostats MC MC - MC

Temperature Control Panels MC MC EC CC

Smoke Detectors (Duct Mounted) EC MC EC MC or CC

Motor and Solenoid Valves, Damper Motors, PE and EP Switches

CC MC CC CC

Water Treatment Equipment MC MC EC CC



Item Furn.By

SetBy

PowerWiring

ControlWiring

MC = Mechanical Contractor

CC = Controls Contractor

EC = Electrical Contractor

*Except where such devices are located in MCCs.

**Unless required by these specifications to be provided as part of a factory- furnished assembly (i.e., fan coils, air handlers, chillers, etc.).

***Motor-drive units which are controlled from line-voltage automatic controls such as line-voltage thermostats, float switches, or time switches, which conduct full load current of the motor, shall be wired for both power and control circuit under the electrical contract.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

A. General: Under this section of the specifications, execute all work in a manner to provide safe and lawful ingress and egress to the Owner's establishment. Construction facilities shall be kept clear of materials or equipment as directed by the Architect.

B. From the beginning to completion, furnish and maintain all lawful and necessary guards, railings, fences, canopies, lights, warning signs, etc. Take all necessary precautions required by city and state laws and OSHA to avoid injury or damage to any persons and property.

C. Temporary toilet facilities are specified and furnished under another section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE

A. Where used for structures to be provided under the contract such as bases, etc., concrete work and associated reinforcing shall be as specified under that Division.

B. See other sections for additional requirements for underground vaults, cable ducts, etc.

2.2 FRAMING CHANNEL

A. The framing channel shall be a cold-rolled, high-quality, carbon steel channel with factory-applied, hot-dipped-after-fabrication finish. Utilize factory-built interconnecting components, mounting straps, connectors, etc., designed for use with the framing channel supplied. Channel nuts shall be spring type and shall



utilize standard US threads. Provide heavy zinc paint for field touch-up. B-Line “B” series, Unistrut “P” series, or as accepted by the Engineer.

2.3 ANCHORS

A. Anchors shall be expandable lead type, as manufactured by Ackerman-Johnson, Diamond, Hilti, Pierce, or as accepted by the Engineer.

B. Adjustable concrete hanger inserts shall be as manufactured by Grinnell or as accepted by the Engineer.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare submittals as directed for review by the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer.

B. Submit six copies of paper submittals unless directed otherwise.

3.2 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Recording: Post changes and modifications to project record documents as they occur; do not wait until the end of Project.

B. Maintenance of Record Documents and Samples: Store record documents in the field office apart from the Contract Documents used for construction. Do not use project record documents for construction purposes. Maintain record documents in good order and in a clean, dry, legible condition, protected from deterioration and loss. Provide access to project record documents for Engineer’s reference during normal working hours.

3.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Prepare Operation and Maintenance Manuals as directed for review by the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer.

B. Make corrections and resubmit as required.

3.4 VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

A. Scaled and figured dimensions are approximate only. Before proceeding with work, carefully check and verify dimensions at site, and be responsible for properly fitting equipment and materials together and to the structure in spaces provided.

B. Drawings are diagrammatic and many offsets, bends, special fittings, and exact locations are not indicated. Carefully study drawings and premises in order to determine best methods, exact locations, routes, building obstructions, and install apparatus and equipment in available locations. Install apparatus and equipment



in manner and in locations to avoid obstructions, preserve headroom, and keep openings and passageways clear.

3.5 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cut work and patch per Division 01 as necessary to properly install the new work. As the work progresses, coordinate necessary openings, holes, chases, etc., in their correct location. If the required openings, holes, and chases are not in their correct locations, make the necessary corrections at no cost to the Owner. Avoid excessive cutting and do not cut structural members without the consent of the Engineer. Include as a part of the work all structural framing required by penetrations through the roof and necessary steel to support ducts and pipes between structural steel unless shown on the structural drawings.

3.6 CLOSING-IN OF UNFINISHED WORK

A. Cover no work until inspected, tested, and approved. Where work is covered before inspection and test, uncover it, and when inspected, tested, and approved, restore all work to original proper condition.

3.7 ACCESSIBILITY

A. Install all control devices or other specialties requiring reading, adjustment, inspection, repairs, removal, or replacement conveniently and accessibly throughout the finished building. Where any of these devices are shown on the contract drawings to be installed above any inaccessible ceiling or behind any inaccessible wall, the Electrical Contractor shall furnish access doors or panels as required.

B. All access doors or panels in walls and ceilings required for access to control devices, traps, valves, and similar devices are to be furnished and installed as part of the work under this section. Provide type as specified under Division 08.

C. Refer to architectural drawings for type of wall and ceiling in each area and for rated construction.

D. Coordinate work of various sections to locate valves, traps, and dampers with others to avoid unnecessary duplication of access doors.

E. The Contractor, along with the Owner’s representative, shall complete the Electrical Accessibility/Clearance Checklist at the end of this section for all electrical equipment. The chart shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to substantial completion. All conflicts shall be resolved to the Engineer’s and Owner’s satisfaction prior to submission.

F. Provide doors that pierce a fire separation with the same fire rating as the separation.

3.8 ROOF FLASHINGS

A. Flash and counterflash all conduit penetrating roofing membrane with flashing



per roofing manufacturer's recommendations. Refer to architectural drawings for detailing of duct and pipe penetrations through roof.

3.9 PRODUCT AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment, detectors, etc., shall be installed in strict conformance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and all codes.

B. Install equipment to allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights are not indicated.

C. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Install electrical equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components. Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference to other installations.

E. Do not install any equipment in an application not recommended by the manufacturer.

3.10 EQUIPMENT ROUGH-IN

A. Rough in all equipment and fixtures as designated on the drawings and in the specifications. The drawings indicate only the approximate location of rough-ins. The exact rough-in locations must be determined from large-scale certified drawings. The Contractor shall obtain all certified rough-in information before progressing with any work for rough-in final connections.

B. Be responsible for providing all outlets and services of proper size at the required locations.

C. Minor changes in the contract drawings shall be anticipated and provided for under this Division.

1. Rough-in only (unless otherwise designated on the drawings) shall include providing all services as indicated and required, including all conduit and conductors. Cap all conduit stub-outs. Cap all conduits stub-outs in a manner suitable for future extension.

3.11 EQUIPMENT FINAL CONNECTIONS

A. Provide all final connections for the following:

1. All equipment furnished under this Division.2. Electrical equipment furnished under other sections of the specifications

(except as otherwise designated).3. Owner-furnished equipment as shown on the drawings.



3.12 OWNER-FURNISHED AND OTHER EQUIPMENT

A. Rough-in only for all Owner-furnished equipment (reference Division 01) and all equipment furnished under other sections of the specifications, except as otherwise specified and/or noted on the drawings.

3.13 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Erection of Metal Supports and Anchorages:

1. Refer to Division 05 for structural steel.2. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location,

alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and equipment. Neatly fabricate and erect steel work with burrs and welding spatter ground off. Paint after fabrication with a rust-inhibitive primer.

3. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1.

3.14 CLEANUP

A. In addition to cleanup specified under Division 01, thoroughly clean all parts of the equipment. Where exposed parts are to be painted, thoroughly clean off any splattered construction materials and remove all oil and grease spots. Wipe the surface carefully and scrape out all cracks and corners.

B. During the progress of the work, keep the premises clean and free of debris.

3.15 PAINTING

A. Except as otherwise specified or indicated in the architectural drawings and/or specifications, paint all exposed unfinished metal with one coat of rust-inhibiting primer. Galvanized ductwork and factory-painted equipment shall be considered as having primed surface.

B. Damage and Touch-Up: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

C. Finished painting is specified under Division 09.

3.16 OBJECTIONABLE NOISE AND VIBRATION

A. Construct and brace the metal partitions, ducts, and sheet metal housings to prevent vibration or rattling when systems are in operation. Install connections to equipment so noise and vibration will not reach the conditioned area through ducts, conduit, sheet metal work, or the building structure.

3.17 TESTING

A. Upon completion of the electrical work, the entire installation shall be tested and demonstrated to be operating satisfactorily. Tests and documentation shall be in accordance with NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electric Power Distribution Equipment and Systems.



B. Tests and adjustments shall be made prior to acceptance of the electrical installation by the Engineer, and a certificate of inspection and acceptance of the electrical installation shall be provided by local inspection authorities.

C. Any equipment or wiring provided, which through testing proves to be defective or operating improperly, shall be corrected or replaced promptly, at no additional cost to the Owner.

END OF SECTION





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SECTION 26 05 01

SCOPE OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The work under this Division includes furnishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary for the installation and placing into operation of the electrical systems as indicated on the drawings.

B. The work shall also include the completion of such minor details of electrical work not mentioned or shown which are necessary for the successful operation of all electrical systems described on the drawings or required by these specifications.

1.2 SCOPE

A. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, furnishing and installing the following:

1. Branch circuit wiring and new circuit breakers.2. Motor and power wiring for all HVAC shutdown and all wiring devices,

starter wiring, conduit, feeders, control wiring, accessories, and final connections to all equipment shall be furnished under this section.

3. All equipment and materials specified in this Division.4. Empty conduit systems as indicated on the drawings.5. All other items and/or work indicated on the drawings.6. Equipment lists and maintenance manuals.

1.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. This Contractor shall maintain As-Built Drawings as specified in Division 1 requirements.

B. Drawings shall show locations of all concealed and exposed conduit runs, giving the number and size of conduit and wire. Underground ducts shall be shown with cross-section elevations. Any pipe, conduit, or lines of other trades shall be included.

C. Two sets of reproducible and one electronic format (AutoCAD) As-Built Drawings shall be delivered to the Engineer.

D. See Division 1 for additional requirements.



END OF SECTION


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TEMPORARY & REMODELING WORK 26 05 02 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 26 05 02

TEMPORARY & REMODELING WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Perform all temporary and remodeling work as shown on the drawings and described in the specifications including minor items of material or equipment necessary to meet the requirements and intent of the project.

B. All temporary and remodeling work shall be considered a part of this contract and no extra charges will be allowed.

C. Where drawings indicate existing conditions, an attempt has been made to show electrical equipment, buildings, site details, etc., but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Verify exact location of all conduits, outlets, etc. and all building and site details.

D. Conceal all work where possible. Where exposed work is required in finished areas, use Wiremold or similar raceway system components as approved by the Engineer.

E. Existing electrical wiring intended to remain in use but which will be disturbed due to construction changes required by this contract shall be restored to operating condition, as required and/or directed. Where required, shown, and/or directed, outlets and conduit runs shall be relocated. In some cases, it may be necessary to extend conduits and pull in new wiring or install junction boxes and splice in new wiring, or replace old wiring with new.

F. Where conduits extending through floors are to be abandoned, the Contractor shall cut and cap or plug conduit, so that it will not protrude above the floor.

G. Where existing conduit is to be abandoned, the conduit shall be removed if it is exposed, in a crawl space or in an accessible ceiling. Where it is impossible to remove the conduit, it shall be cut off and capped or plugged.

H. The Contractor shall be held fully responsible for the proper restoration of all existing surfaces requiring patching, plastering, painting, and/or other repair due to the installation of electrical work under the terms of this specification. Close all openings, repair all surfaces, etc., as required.

I. The Contractor shall employ qualified and experienced workmen for this work. All restoration work shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and/or the Owner.


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END OF SECTION


LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS & CABLES 26 05 19 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 26 05 19

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS & CABLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish and install wire and cable for branch circuits and feeders as specified herein and as shown on the drawings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 WIRE AND CABLE

A. All wire and cable shall be new, 600-volt insulated copper, of types specified below for different applications. All wire and cable shall bear the UL label and shall be brought to the project in unbroken packages. Wire and cable #4 AWG size and smaller shall be type THHN or THWN. Wire and cable larger than #4 AWG size and air conditioning feeders shall be type XHHW-2.

B. Wire Pulling Lubricant: Richards "Gel Lube 7/5"; American Polywater A, C, G&J; Quelcor "Quelube"; American Colloid "Slip X-300"; Thomas/Jet Line "Slipry Loob"; Ideal "Wire Lube"; Mac "Wirepull"; Minerallac "Wire-Wax"; or Electro "Y-er Eas."

C. Metal-clad (MC) cable shall be steel corrugated interlocking type and shall include an equipment ground conductor, AFC, AmerCable, or as accepted. Metal-clad (MC) cable shall not be permitted to be used in this project unless indicated on the drawings or as noted in PART 3 of this Section.

D. Mineral insulated cable shall be AmerCable, M.I. Cable Company (MICC), or as accepted.

E. Armor-clad (AC) cable shall not be permitted to be used in this project.

F. Fire Rated Cable Assemblies shall be Draka Cableteq “Lifeline RHW” 600-volt copper, or as accepted.

2.2 TERMINATIONS, SPLICES, AND JOINTS

A. Terminations at Circuit Breakers and Switches:

1. #10 and #8 AWG wire, locking tongue lug, Buchanan "Termend," or as accepted.

2. #6 AWG and larger wire, round flange solderless lug, Burndy "Quick-Lug" Type QDA, or as accepted.

B. Fixture Connections: Pressure-type solderless connectors, Buchanan, Scotchlok, Wing Nut, or accepted equal.



C. Motor Connections: Solderless lug with RayChem GelCap, or as accepted.

D. Wire Splices:

1. Joints in Wire:

a. #8 AWG and smaller wire, pressure-type solderless connectors, Buchanan, Scotchlok, Wing Nut, or as accepted.

b. #6 AWG and larger wire, irreversible compression type, Burndy, Ilsco, or as accepted.

2. Wire Taps: Solderless lug, solderless compression lug, each with Raychem Gtap, Ilsco GTA, or GTT with insulating cover, or as accepted.

3. Exterior Below Grade Joints in Wire (Specific, case-by-case approval by the Engineer is required): Solderless lug, solderless compression lug, each with Raychem GelCap or as accepted.

2.3 APPLIED INSULATION

A. Insulating materials shall be listed for the application. Voltage rating shall be equal to or greater than the factory-applied wire insulation. 3M, Ilsco, Raychem, or as accepted.

2.4 MARKERS AND TAGS

A. Plastic Wire Markers: Brady or T&B.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Conductors for branch circuit lighting, receptacle, power, and miscellaneous systems must be a minimum of #12 AWG. Wire indicated to be larger than #12 AWG shall be increased the entire length of the circuit.

B. Provide dedicated neutral conductors for all multiwire branch circuits except where the branch circuit supplies only one piece of utilization equipment.

C. Wire and cable shall be pulled into conduits without strain, using an approved lubricant.

D. In no case shall wire be re-pulled if same has been pulled out of a conduit run for any purpose.

E. No conductors shall be pulled into conduit until conduit system is complete, including junction boxes, pull boxes, etc. Wire sized #14 through #10 AWG shall be solid; wire sized #8 AWG and larger shall be stranded.



F. All connections to circuit breakers, switches, fixtures, motors, and all joints in wires shall be made as noted below:

1. Terminations at Circuit Breakers and Switches:

a. #12 AWG wire formed around binding post or screw.b. #10 and #8 AWG wire, locking tongue lug.c. #6 AWG and larger wire, round flange, solderless lug.

2. Fixture Connections: Circuit wiring connections to fixture wire shall be made with pressure-type solderless connectors.

3. Motor Connections: Solderless lug. 4. Joints in Wire:

a. #8 AWG and smaller wire, pressure-type solderless connectors. b. #6 AWG and larger wire, irreversible compression type.

5. Wire Taps: Solderless lug, solderless compression lug.6. Exterior Below Grade Joints in Wire (Specific, case-by-case approval by

the Engineer is required): Solderless lug, solderless compression lug.7. Solderless connectors not used for grounding shall be insulated. Applied

wire insulation voltage rating shall be equal to or greater than the factory-applied wire insulation. Insulate by one of the following methods:

a. One or more layers of rubber tape, equal in thickness to the conductor insulation, followed by two layers of electrical vinyl tape.

b. Pre-manufactured insulating caps.c. Heat shrink insulating sleeve or tape. Shrink in accordance with

the manufacturer’s recommendations.

G. Wire compression type sleeves or lugs shall be installed with the manufacturer’s recommended tool, in accordance with their published instructions.

3.2 COLOR CODING AND MARKING

A. All wiring throughout shall be color-coded as follows:

480 Volt System 208 Volt SystemA Phase Brown BlackB Phase Orange RedC Phase Yellow BlueNeutral* Grey WhiteGround Green GreenIso Ground Green with yellow stripe

*Where multiple neutrals are installed within the same raceway, each individual neutral shall be distinctly identified by one or more color stripes.

B. All control wiring in a circuit shall be color-coded, each phase leg having a separate color, and with all segments of the control circuit, whether in apparatus or conduit, utilizing the same color-coding.



C. Wiring must be color-coded throughout its entire length, except that feeders may have color-coded plastic tape at both ends and all accessible points.

D. At all terminations of control wiring, the wiring shall have a numbered wire marker.

3.3 MANUFACTURED CABLING

A. Metal clad (MC) cables may be used for branch circuits within architectural millwork. In medical applications, MC cable shall not be used for life safety or critical system circuits.

1. MC cable shall be installed with anti-shorting devices at each termination. MC cable shall be terminated with fittings designed for the application.

B. In medical applications, mineral insulated (MI) cables may be used for life safety or critical system circuits within architectural millwork.

1. MI cable shall be terminated with fittings designed for the application.

3.4 GENERAL WIRING

A. Drawings, in general, indicate location of items of equipment. Exact locations of motors and other devices are to be determined in the field by the Contractor. Provide an electrical feed for all equipment, not smaller than shown or NEC size where size is omitted from drawings, together with a suitable circuit protective device. Verify panel schedules and layout, maintaining number of spare branches indicated.

B. Complete rough-in requirements of all equipment to be wired under the Contract are not indicated. Coordinate with respective trades furnishing equipment or with the Engineer, as the case may be, for complete and accurate requirements to result in a neat, workman-like installation.

C. Feeder conductors to distribution equipment shall be adjusted to limit voltage drop. Contractor shall review the anticipated installed length and confirm the selected feeder provides not more than 2% voltage reduction. Base calculations on 80% of the supplied equipment bus rating or the actual load whichever is greater.

D. Conductors for branch circuit lighting, receptacle, power, and miscellaneous systems shall be as stated in this section. Wire indicated specifically to be larger than the specified minimum shall be increased for the entire length of the circuit.

E. Conductor sizes for lighting, receptacles, and small motor branch circuits with less than a 20-ampere connected load are not shown. Conductors for such circuits are sized as follows:

1. For Branch Circuits (120V) 65 Feet in Length from Branch Circuit Panel to Center of Load: Not smaller than No. 12. (16 amps)



2. For Branch Circuits (120V) up to 110 Feet in Length from Branch Circuit Panel to Center of Load: Not smaller than No. 10. (16 amps)











END OF SECTION





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SECTION 26 05 26

GROUNDING & BONDING OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish and install grounding and grounding conductors as specified herein and as shown on the drawings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUNDING ELECTRODES

A. Concrete-encased electrodes shall be sized as noted on the plans, but not less than #4 AWG solid copper.

B. Ground ring shall consist of copper stranded conductor, sized as noted on the plans, but not less than #2 AWG. Minimum length shall be 20 feet.

C. Ground rods shall be copper or copper-clad steel, 3/4-inch diameter by 10 feet long, listed for the purpose.

D. Plate electrodes shall be sized as noted on the plans, but not less than 2 feet round by 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) thick steel or iron. Where copper or bronze plates are used, thickness shall not be less than 1/16 inch (1.5875 mm).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GROUNDING

A. All panelboard cabinets, equipment, enclosures, and conduit systems shall be grounded securely in accordance with pertinent sections of the NEC, as amended by any local codes. Conductors shall be copper. All electrically operated equipment shall be bonded to the grounded conduit system. All non-current carrying conductive surfaces that are likely to become energized and subject to personal contact shall be grounded by one or more of the methods detailed in the NEC. All ground connections shall have clean contact surfaces. Install all grounding conductors in conduit and make connections readily accessible for inspection. Furnish and install grounding electrodes as described on the drawings.

B. Grounding of metal raceways shall be assured by means of grounding bushings on feeder conduit terminations at the service entrance, distribution switchboards, and panelboards, and by means of a continuous, stranded, copper grounding wire extended from the ground bus in the enclosure to the conduit grounding bushings.


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C. A separate insulated grounding conductor, sized per the NEC, shall be installed in all electrical metallic tubing (EMT).

D. Where the project includes cable tray, provide #6CU AWG ground conductor, 1/2"C between grounding electrode system and cable tray. Utilize listed grounding connectors.

E. Install concrete encased electrodes per the NEC.

F. Install ground rings per the NEC.

G. Install ground rods per the NEC.

H. Install plate electrodes per the NEC.

END OF SECTION


HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 26 05 29 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 26 05 29

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Hangers and supports for security equipment and systems.

1.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Delegated Design: Design supports for multiple raceways, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

B. Design supports for multiple raceways capable of supporting combined weight of supported systems and its contents.

C. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components.

D. Rated Strength: Adequate in tension, shear, and pullout force to resist maximum loads calculated or imposed for this Project, with a minimum structural safety factor of five times the applied force.


A. Comply with NFPA 70.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS

A. Steel Slotted Support Systems: Comply with MFMA-4, factory-fabricated components for field assembly.

1. Metallic Coatings: Hot-dip galvanized after fabrication and applied according to MFMA-4.

2. Nonmetallic Coatings: Manufacturer's standard PVC, polyurethane, or polyester coating applied according to MFMA-4.

3. Painted Coatings: Manufacturer's standard painted coating applied according to MFMA-4.

4. Channel Dimensions: Selected for applicable load criteria.

B. Raceway and Cable Supports: As described in NECA 1 and NECA 101.



C. Conduit and Cable Support Devices: Steel and malleable-iron hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway or cable to be supported.

D. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body and insulating wedging plug or plugs for non-armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron.

E. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A36/A36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.

F. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following:

1. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement concrete, steel, or wood, with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.

2. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel.

2.2 FABRICATED METAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES

A. Description: Welded or bolted, structural-steel shapes, shop, or field fabricated to fit dimensions of supported equipment.

B. Materials: Comply with requirements in Section 05 50 00 "Metal Fabrications" for steel shapes and plates.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for application of hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems except if requirements in this Section are stricter.

B. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway: Space supports for EMT and IMC as required. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4 inch in diameter.

C. Multiple Raceways or Cables: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with steel slotted support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least 25% in the future without exceeding specified design load limits.

1. Secure raceways and cables to these supports with single-bolt conduit clamps.



D. Spring-steel clamps designed for supporting single conduits without bolts may be used for 1-1/2-inch and smaller raceways serving branch circuits and communication systems above suspended ceilings and for fastening raceways to trapeze supports.

3.2 SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for installation requirements except as specified in this Article.

B. Raceway Support Methods: In addition to methods described in NECA 1, EMT and IMC may be supported by openings through structure members, as permitted in NFPA 70.

C. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within specified loading limits. Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of supported components plus 200 lb.

D. Mounting and Anchorage of Surface-Mounted Equipment and Components: Anchor and fasten electrical items and their supports to building structural elements by the following methods unless otherwise indicated by code:

1. To Wood: Fasten with lag screws or through bolts.2. To New Concrete: Bolt to concrete inserts.3. To Masonry: Approved toggle-type bolts on hollow masonry units and

expansion anchor fasteners on solid masonry units.4. To Existing Concrete: Expansion anchor fasteners.5. Instead of expansion anchors, powder-actuated driven threaded studs

provided with lock washers and nuts may be used in existing standard-weight concrete 4 inches thick or greater. Do not use for anchorage to lightweight-aggregate concrete or for slabs less than 4 inches thick.

6. To Steel: Beam clamps (MSS Type 19, 21, 23, 25, or 27) complying with MSS SP-69.

7. To Light Steel: Sheet metal screws.8. Items Mounted on Hollow Walls and Nonstructural Building Surfaces:

Mount cabinets and junction boxes by means that meet seismic-restraint strength and anchorage requirements.

E. Drill holes for expansion anchors in concrete at locations and to depths that avoid reinforcing bars.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF FABRICATED METAL SUPPORTS

A. Comply with installation requirements in Section 05 50 00 "Metal Fabrications" for site-fabricated metal supports.



B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor electrical materials and equipment.

C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

END OF SECTION


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SECTION 26 05 33

RACEWAY & BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish and install conduit and fittings as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to consult the other trades before installing conduit and boxes. Any conflict between the location of conduit and boxes, piping, ductwork, or structural steel supports shall be adjusted before installation. In general, large pipe mains, waste, drain, and steam lines, which pitch, large air ducts, and all structural steel shall be given priority.

B. Conduit size shall be such that the required number and sizes of wires can be easily pulled in and the Contractor shall be responsible for the selection of the conduit sizes. Conduit sizes shown on the drawings are minimum sizes in accordance with appropriate tables in the NEC. If, because of bends or elbows, a larger conduit size is required, the Contractor shall so furnish without further cost to the Owner.

C. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for the proper protection of this work from the other trades on the project. When conduit becomes bent, holes are punched through same, or outlets are moved after being roughed-in, the Contractor shall replace same, without additional cost to the Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Conduit sizes for various numbers and sizes of wire shall be as required by the NEC Chapter 9, but shall not be smaller than 3/4 inch size except as otherwise noted.

B. Each length of conduit shall be stamped with the name or trademark of the manufacturer and shall bear the UL label.

C. All concrete inserts and pipe clamps shall be galvanized. All steel bolts, nuts, washers, and screws shall be galvanized or cadmium plated. Individual hangers, trapeze hangers, and rods shall be prime-coated.

D. Calibrated pull string/measuring tape shall be Greenlee Part No. 435, or as accepted.



2.2 CONDUIT

A. Rigid galvanized steel (RGS), intermediate metallic conduit (IMC), and electrical metallic tubing (EMT) shall be Allied Tube & Conduit, Republic Conduit, Western Tube & Conduit Corp., or as accepted.

B. PVC coated RGS or IMC shall be Robroy Industries Inc., or as accepted.

C. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit shall be Cantex, Carlon, or as accepted.

D. Liquid-tight flexible metallic conduit shall be Anaconda Sealtite Type UA, or as accepted.

2.3 FITTINGS

A. Couplings and connectors for RGS or IMC conduit shall be steel or malleable iron, threaded, and rain- and concrete-tight. Couplings and connectors that are exposed, installed in hollow construction, or above ceilings shall be threaded, unicouple, or compression type. Steel setscrew type or compression-type, steel, watertight fittings shall be used for EMT. Die-cast or pressure-cast EMT fittings shall not be allowed.

B. Bushings and locknuts shall be malleable iron with sharp, clean-cut threads.

C. Fittings shall be Appleton, Crouse-Hinds, Steel City, T & B, or as accepted.

D. Expansion joint fittings on RGS or IMC conduit shall be Crouse-Hinds Type XJ, or as accepted. Expansion joint fittings on PVC conduit shall be Carlon Type E945, or as accepted.

E. Entrance seals shall be O.Z. Type FSK, or as accepted.

F. Explosion-proof seals shall be listed for 40% fill application, vertical and horizontal, and shall be Appleton Type EY, or as accepted.

G. Couplings and connectors for PVC conduit shall be of the same manufacturer as the conduit to be coupled or connected. Fittings shall be provided in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

2.4 SURFACE RACEWAY

A. Where devices are shown within the surface raceway, they shall meet the requirements of a “Multi Outlet Assembly” as described in Division 26.

1. Assemblies shall be metallic, two compartment, listed for grounding as a raceway, and shall accept full size wiring devices. Provide all components necessary for a complete installation.

2. Product provided shall be Walker/Wiremold G4000 Series, or as accepted.

3. Coordinate finish color with the Architect prior to ordering.



2.5 BOXES

A. All boxes must conform to the NEC. All boxes shall be of the proper size to accommodate the quantity of conductors enclosed in the box. Boxes shall not be less than 4 inches square and 1-1/2 inches deep unless otherwise noted.

B. Generally, boxes shall be hot-dipped galvanized steel with knockouts. Where recessed, boxes shall have square cut corners. Outlet, switch, and gang size junction boxes on exterior surfaces or in damp locations shall be corrosion-resistant, cast malleable iron. Boxes shall have threaded hubs for rigid conduit and neoprene gaskets for their covers. Boxes shall be Appleton Type FS or FD, Crouse-Hinds, or as accepted. Conduit bodies shall be corrosion-resistant, cast malleable iron and shall have threaded hubs for rigid conduit and neoprene gaskets for their covers. Bodies shall be Appleton Unilets, Crouse-Hinds, or as accepted.

C. Deep boxes shall be used in walls covered by wainscot acoustical wall panels or paneling and in walls of glazed tile, brick, or other masonry, which will not be covered with plaster. The bottom of the box shall be located on the horizontal joint. Through-the-wall type boxes shall not be used unless specifically called for. All boxes shall be non-gangable. Boxes in concrete shall be of a type to allow the placing of conduit without displacing the reinforcing bars. All lighting fixture outlet boxes shall be equipped with the proper fittings to support and attach a light fixture.

D. All light switches, receptacles, and similar outlets shall be provided with approved boxes, suitable for their function. Back boxes shall be furnished and installed as required for the equipment and/or systems under this contract.

E. Pull and junction boxes shall be substantially-made code-gauge boxes with screw covers. Boxes shall be rigid under torsional and deflecting forces and shall be provided with angle-iron framing where required. Boxes shall be 4-inch square with a blank cover in unfinished areas and with a plaster ring and blank cover in finished areas, and shall be installed where required to pull cable or wire, but only in finished areas by approval of the Engineer. Boxes shall be rigidly attached to the structure, independent of any conduit support. Boxes shall have their covers accessible. Covers shall be fastened to boxes with machine screws to ensure continuous contact all around. Covers for surface-mounted boxes shall line up evenly with the edges of boxes. Covers for flush-mounted oversize boxes shall extend 3/4 inch past the box all around. Covers for 4-inch square and 4-inch ganged boxes shall extend 1/4 inch past the box all around.

F. Outlets are only approximately located on the plans and great care must be used in the actual location of outlets by consulting the various detailed drawings. Outlets shall be flush with finished wall or ceiling. Trim, cases, or other fixtures shall have their boxes installed symmetrically on such trim or fixture. Refer to drawings for location and orientation of all outlet boxes.

G. Furnish and install all plaster rings as may be required. Plaster rings shall be installed on all boxes where the boxes are recessed. Plaster rings shall be of a



depth to reach the finished surface. Extension rings, where required, shall be installed so that the plaster ring is flush with the finished surface.

H. Exterior gang type boxes shall be cast type. Where any box occurs within 12 inches of the earth, provide cast iron type.

I. Boxes with unused punched-out openings shall have the openings filled with factory-made knockout seals.

J. Construct pull boxes and rack space for future conduits equal to 25% of present runs. Provide required barriers. Attach a plastic label to each pull box cover listing the feeder numbers enclosed within and the source of current. Identify each conduit at pull box termination with voltage and feeder number in red. Provide sufficient cable slack at terminations and in junction and pull boxes to allow for cable contraction and for future splicing. Fireproof cable in pull boxes where more than one feeder is enclosed.

K. Boxes shall be as manufactured by Appleton, Raco, Steel City, or as accepted.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONDUIT

A. Applications:

1. PVC conduit may be used for all exterior underground systems, in slab, below slab on grade, and in concrete or masonry walls. All plastic conduit shall be rigid, Schedule 40, heavy wall PVC. All PVC conduit shall be UL listed. Install bell ends at all conduit terminations in manholes and pull boxes. All bends over 30 degrees shall be made with wrapped intermediate metallic conduit. All plastic conduit, except that used for telephone, shall contain a code-sized bond wire.

2. Intermediate metallic conduit (IMC) shall be used for all conduit larger than 2 inches, and for all underground or in-slab conduit, except where PVC is permitted or where rigid galvanized steel is specified. IMC conduit shall be used in explosion-proof areas.

3. Rigid galvanized steel (RGS) conduit shall be used in place of IMC or where it is specified on plans.

4. PVC-coated rigid galvanized steel (PVC-RGS) conduit shall be used in corrosive areas where exposed to physical damage, or where specified on the plans.

5. Liquid-tight flexible metallic conduit, in lengths not exceeding 4 feet, shall be used to connect motors and transformers. Installation shall be such that considerable slack is realized. The conduit shall contain a separate grounding conductor. Connectors shall be steel or malleable iron.

6. Galvanized steel, flexible metallic conduit, in lengths not exceeding 6 feet, shall be used to connect fire alarm and wiring devices mounted in movable panels such as acoustical ceiling tiles, etc. Installation shall be such that considerable slack is realized. The conduit shall contain a separate grounding conductor. Connectors shall be steel or malleable iron.



7. All other conduit shall be electrical metallic tubing (EMT). A separate insulated grounding conductor, sized per the NEC, shall be installed in EMT.

B. Conduit shall be continuous from outlet to outlet, cabinet, or junction box, and shall be so arranged that wire may be pulled in with the minimum practical number of junction boxes.

C. All conduit shall be concealed wherever possible. All conduit runs may be exposed in mechanical equipment rooms, electrical equipment rooms, and electrical closets, and where indicated on the drawings. No conduit shall be run exposed in finished areas without specific acceptance by the Architect.

D. Exposed conduit shall be run in straight lines at right angles to or parallel with walls, beams, or columns. In no case shall conduit be supported or fastened to other pipes or installed to prevent the ready removal of other pipe.

E. Where possible, all conduit for wiring within stud or moveable partitions shall enter the partition from above.

F. Provide sleeves and chases where conduit passes through floors or walls as part of the work of this section. Core drilling will only be permitted where accepted by the Architect.

G. Conduit stubbed up/down or through floor slabs shall be wrapped RGS or wrapped IMC with a minimum of 6 inches of conduit exposed out of slab for connection of threaded or compression fitting. Where conduit bends extend out of slab, the conduit shall be placed at the maximum allowable distance from the exit surface and shall have a bend radius as allowed by code to provide as true and square a conduit exit as possible. Conduit deck flanges will be used where conditions allow and where the flange can be tightly secured flush to the face of a concrete form.

H. Openings through fire-rated floors and fire walls through which conduit passes shall be sealed by fire stop material to seal off cold smoke and toxic fumes. Fire-seal material shall have an hourly fire rating equal to or higher than the fire rating of the floor or wall through which the cable or conduit passes. Material used shall conform to the Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements. Openings through smoke walls through which cable or conduit passes shall be sealed with non-shrink, non-combustible material approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to seal off cold smoke and toxic fumes.

I. Conduit above lay-in grid-type ceilings shall be installed in such a manner that it does not interfere with the "lift-out" feature of the ceiling system.

J. Conduit runs shall be installed to maintain the following minimum spacing wherever practical:

1. Water and Waste Piping: Not less than 3 inches.2. Steam and Condensate Lines: Not less than 12 inches.3. Radiation and Reheat Lines: Not less than 6 inches.



K. All underground conduit outside of any buildings shall be a minimum of 24 inches below finished grade, except where noted otherwise on the drawings.

L. All underground feeder conduit (this does not include branch circuits) outside of any buildings shall be concrete encased. Concrete shall be 3/8 inch aggregate with a nominal compressive strength of 2,500 PSI. The slump shall be 7 to 8 inches. It shall have enough slump to flow to the bottom of the duct formation and not so wet as to cause the ducts to float. Each conduit shall be completely encased in concrete not less than 3 inches all around. Concrete shall not be poured until conduit has been inspected by the Architect. Separators or spacing blocks shall be made of plastic or other suitable non-metallic, non-decaying material placed on not greater than 5-foot centers. Ducts shall be anchored to prevent movement during placement of concrete.

M. Provide corrosion protection for metallic conduit under concrete or in earth. Provide half-lap wrap of polyethylene 20-mil tape, factory PVC coating, or as accepted. Where PVC coating is provided, joints must be sealed in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s published instructions.

N. PVC-coated rigid galvanized steel (PVC-RGS) joints must be sealed in accordance with the coating manufacturer’s published instructions.

O. Empty conduit shall be provided with a nylon pull string installed in each.

P. Medical equipment conduit shall be provided with a calibrated pull string/measuring tape installed in each.

Q. Bending: Changes in direction shall be made by bends in the conduit wherever possible, and these bends shall be made smooth and even without flattening the pipe or flaking the finish. Bends shall be of as long a radius as possible, but in no case less than shown in the NEC.

R. Not more than four 90 degree bends will be allowed in one raceway run. Where more bends are necessary, a pull box shall be installed. All bends in 1 inch and smaller conduit shall be made with a conduit bender, and all larger conduit sizes shall have machine bends.

S. Plastic conduit joints shall be made up in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations for the particular conduit and coupling selected. Conduit joint couplings shall be made watertight. Plastic conduit joints shall be made up by brushing a plastic solvent cement on the inside of a plastic coupling fitting and on the outside of the conduit ends. The conduit and fitting shall then be slipped together with a quick one-quarter turn twist to set the joint tightly. Transition from plastic to steel conduit shall be with PVC female threaded adaptors.

T. Plastic conduit shall be stored on a flat surface and protected from the direct rays of the sun.



U. The ends of all conduit shall be securely plugged, and all boxes temporarily covered to prevent foreign material from entering the conduit. All conduit shall be thoroughly swabbed out with a dry swab to remove moisture and debris before conductors are drawn into place.

3.2 FITTINGS

A. Bushings and Locknuts: Where conduit enters boxes, panels, cabinets, etc., it shall be rigidly clamped to the box by locknuts on the outside and inside, and a bushing on the inside of the box. All conduit shall enter the box squarely.

B. Provide insulated bushings per the NEC on all conduit. The use of insulated bushings does not exclude the use of double locknuts to fasten conduit to the box.

C. Provide expansion fittings for all conduit where it crosses building expansion joints, or not to exceed 100 feet apart. Fittings shall be complete with bonding jumpers and clamps and shall be suitably bonded to conduit.

D. Provide weatherproof fittings in exterior installations or as noted on the plans.

3.3 SUPPORTS

A. All raceways that are not buried or embedded in concrete shall be supported by straps, clamps, or hangers to provide a rigid installation.

B. Conduit shall be supported at intervals no greater than 8 feet, within 3 feet of any bend, and within 3 feet of every outlet, junction box, panel, etc. This shall apply to vertical runs as well as horizontal runs. Where conduit is run individually, it shall be supported by approved conduit straps or beam clamps. Straps shall be secured by means of toggle bolts on hollow masonry; expansion shields and machine screws or standard preset inserts on concrete or solid masonry; machine screws or bolts on metal surfaces; and wood screws on wood construction. No perforated straps or wire hangers of any kind will be permitted. Where individual conduits are suspended from the ceiling, or above ceiling, they shall be supported by hanger rods and hangers. Conduit installed exposed in damp locations shall be provided with clamp backs under each conduit clamp, to prevent accumulation of moisture around the conduit. Where a number of conduits are to be run exposed and parallel, one with another, they shall be grouped and supported by trapeze hangers. Hanger rods shall be fastened to structural steel members with suitable beam clamps or to concrete inserts set through the opening provided in the concrete inserts. Beam clamps shall be suitable for structural members and conditions. Rods shall be galvanized steel, 3/8 inch diameter minimum. Each conduit shall be clamped to the trapeze hanger with conduit clamps.

3.4 GENERAL

A. Install all boxes parallel and perpendicular to the finished floor. Adjust all flush mounting positions so as to compensate for wall material thickness. Where devices occur in the same horizontal viewing plane, align devices.



B. Where outlet boxes occur on opposite sides of a common wall, do not place back-to-back or use through-the-wall boxes, so as to limit sound transmission between rooms.

C. Where fire-rated walls occur, all membrane penetrations shall comply with the International Building Code (IBC) for walls/partitions, and for floor-ceilings/roof-ceilings. Outlet boxes in rated walls shall be steel. Outlet boxes on opposite sides of a rated wall shall be separated by a minimum of 24 inches horizontally.

D. Support all boxes independently of conduit, except cast type, which may be supported by rigid steel conduit only. Secure flush-mount boxes to wall and interior partition studs using stamped steel bridges as required to accurately position boxes. Secure ceiling-hung boxes to adjustable steel channel fasteners.

E. All cabinets and boxes shall be secured by means of toggle bolts on hollow masonry; expansion shields and machine screws or standard precast inserts on concrete or solid masonry; machine screws or bolts on metal surfaces; and wood screws on wood construction. All wall- and ceiling-mounted outlet boxes shall be supported by bar supports extending from the studs or channels on either side of the box. Boxes mounted on drywall or plaster shall be secured to wall studs or adequate internal structure.

F. Boxes with unused punched-out openings shall have the openings filled with factory-made knockout seals.

G. Where emergency power and normal power are located in the same outlet box or a potential of 480 volts is present in a switch box, install partition barriers to separate the various systems.

3.5 FLOOR BOXES, RECESSED MULTI-SERVICE FLOOR BOXES, AND FLOOR POCKETS

A. Install boxes level, parallel, and perpendicular to the finished floor and walls, respectively. Adjust all finish trims tight to the respective floor material.

B. Provide pre-pour support below each box consisting of 1-inch thick concrete pad, size as needed.

C. Provide a vapor-barrier below each galvanized steel floor box or pocket. The barrier shall extend 12 inches beyond each side of the box.

3.6 SEPARATE CONDUIT SYSTEMS

A. Each system shall be contained in a separate conduit system. This includes each power system, lighting system, signal system of whatever nature, telephone, emergency system, emergency subsystems, sound system, control system, fire alarm system, etc.



B. Each item of building equipment shall have its own run of power wiring. Control wiring may be included in properly sized conduit for equipment feeders of #6 AWG and smaller, but separate conduits shall be used for larger size feeders.

END OF SECTION





DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY 28 00 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

DIVISION 28

ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm28 31 01 Fire Alarm System Graphic Command Workstation

28 46 00 Fire Detection & Alarm28 46 24.23 Firefighter’s Smoke Control Station

END OF INDEX


DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY & SECURITY 28 00 00 - 2LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018



FIRE DETECTION & ALARM 28 31 00 - 1 28 31 00 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 28 31 00

FIRE DETECTION & ALARM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The work covered by this section of the specifications includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials, and performance of all operations in connection with furnishing, and installing the fire alarm and life safety system as herein specified.

B. The system supplier shall prepare complete shop drawing documents consisting of symbols, legends and schedules, floor plans of the building, and complete riser diagrams. Drawings shall clearly locate and identify all system components, devices, and addresses. Drawings shall show all conduit and wire sizes and requirements, and shall generally indicate conduit routing.

1. Drawings shall be prepared on AutoCAD Version 2016 or higher and shall be submitted in PDF electronic format with proper title blocks and borders. Drawing "size" shall match Engineer’s drawing size. Owner shall be furnished disk(s) or USB drive of as-built sheets at completion of project. As-builts shall include point-to-point diagrams showing the entire system as installed, including all device addresses. Number all conductors and show all terminations and splices.

2. The system supplier shall be responsible for submitting drawings to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for approval. The Contractor must obtain shop drawing approval from the Engineer prior to submitting to the AHJ. NO EXCEPTIONS.

C. The complete installation shall conform to the applicable sections within the latest AHJ adopted editions of:

1. NFPA 72.2. Local Code Requirements.3. National Electrical Code.4. International Fire Code.5. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).6. International Building Code.7. International Mechanical Code.

D. Existing Fire Alarm Systems:

1. This facility currently has an operational fire alarm system.2. Existing fire alarm systems must remain in operation during construction.

The Contractor shall provide for an orderly transition to the new system. Report all outages 48 hours in advance to Owner and pay for all required fire watches during outages. The existing system must remain in operation until local Fire Marshal approval of the new installation. It shall



not be permissible to re-use any existing conduit. All conduit and wire for the new fire alarm installation shall be new. NO EXCEPTIONS.


A. Each and all items of the fire alarm system shall be listed as a product of a single fire alarm system manufacturer under the appropriate category by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and shall bear the UL label. All control equipment shall be listed under UL Category UOJZ as a single control unit. Partial listing shall not be acceptable.

B. In any instance where these specifications call for materials for construction of a better quality or larger size than required by the codes, the provisions of these specifications shall take precedence. The codes shall govern in case of direct conflict between the codes and the drawings.

C. All panels and peripheral devices shall be the standard product of a single manufacturer and shall display the manufacturer's name on each component.

D. The fire alarm manufacturer shall have achieved and maintained the international quality standard of ISO-9001 or better and shall be a UL certified installer of equipment being furnished.

E. Service Availability: The supplier shall have documented sufficient stock on hand and have a fully equipped service organization capable of guaranteeing response time within eight hours of service calls, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to service completed systems. Proof of compliance shall be provided at the Owner’s request.

F. Maintenance Service Contract: Provide maintenance of fire alarm systems and equipment for a period of 24 months commencing with Substantial Completion, using factory-authorized service representatives

G. Proprietary fire alarm systems serviceable by only a single company shall not be provided. Fire alarm system selected by Contractor shall be supported and serviceable by a minimum of three local distributors. All distributors shall be factory certified by fire alarm manufacturer to support and service equipment to be installed.

H. Training, parts availability, and service work shall be available from multiple companies or distributors.

I. Submit with shop drawings a complete list of qualified service organizations.

J. Approved manufacturers:

1. Edwards EST-3.2. Notifier NFS2-3030.3. Siemens XLSV.



1.3 GENERAL

A. Provide a complete, power limited, fire detection system to be connected, tested, and left in first-class operating condition. The entire installation shall conform to National Fire Protection Association Standards Article 72, NEC Article 760, and local authorities having jurisdiction.

B. The fire alarm system shall monitor the integrity of all alarm initiating and indicating appliance circuits, and shall be provided with automatically charged standby batteries to maintain system operation for 24 hours in the normal supervisory mode plus have sufficient capacity to operate in the alarm mode for 15 minutes at the conclusion of this supervisory time period. Batteries shall be supervised for connection to the system and a low voltage threshold. The automatic battery charger shall be capable of charging fully discharged system batteries to 100% capability in 24 hours. Provide battery calculations as part of submittal package. Full alarm discharge current shall not exceed 1-1/2 times the rated amp-hour capacity of the batteries provided.

C. Network Wiring: The system supplied under this specification shall utilize node-to-node, direct wired multi-priority peer-to-peer network operations. The system shall utilize independently addressed, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and input/output modules as described in this specification. The peer-to-peer network shall contain multiple nodes consisting of the command center, main controller, remote control panels, LCD/LED annunciation nodes, and workstations. Each node is an equal, active functional node of the network, which is capable of making all local decisions and generating network tasks to other nodes in the event of node failure or communications failure between nodes.System shall be wired using a Class A configuration, where a single break or short on the network wiring causes the system to isolate the fault, and network communication continues uninterrupted, without any loss of function. Should multiple wiring faults occur, the network reconfigures into many subnetworks and continues to respond to alarm events from every panel that can transmit and receive network messages.

D. Network Nodes: The remote control panel(s) (network nodes) shall meet the same requirements as described in control panel section and shall contain the following:

1. Common control switches with 168-character LCD display, as required.2. Integral power supply(s) with secondary stand-by power.3. Signaling line circuits for communications with analog/addressable

devices, as required.4. Audio amplification, as required.5. Notification appliance circuits, as required.6. Auxiliary function circuits and operations, as required.

E. Location of the main control panel, field panels, alarm initiating devices, alarm indicating devices shall be as shown on the plans and shall be coordinated with the Owner.



F. All control equipment must have transient protection to comply with UL 864 requirements.

G. Transient protection must be provided at the power input circuit, utilizing in-line diode technology surge suppressor with clamping voltage of 330 volts, surge current rating of 7 KA or better, with response time of 10 nanoseconds or better. Manufactured by DITEK or Engineer approved equal.

H. In addition to the UL UOJZ requirement mentioned above, the system controls shall be UL listed for Power Limited Applications per NEC 760. All circuits must be marked in accordance with NEC Article 760-23.

I. The fire alarm system shall allow for loading and editing special instructions and operating sequences as required. The system shall be capable of onsite programming to accommodate system expansion and facilitate changes in operation. All software operations shall be stored in a non-volatile programmable memory within the fire alarm control panel. Loss of primary and secondary power shall not erase the instructions stored in memory.

J. Resident software shall allow for full configuration of initiating circuits so that additional hardware shall not be necessary to accommodate changes in, for instance, sensing of normally open contact devices to sensing of normally closed contact devices, or from sensing of normally open contact devices to sensing a combination of current limited and non-current limited devices on the same circuit and being able to differentiate between the two, or changing from a non-verification circuit to a verification circuit or vice-versa.

K. Resident software shall also allow for configuration of indicating appliance and control circuits so that additional hardware shall not be necessary to accommodate changes in, for instance changing a non-coded indicating appliance circuit to a coded circuit, or from a slow march time (20 BPM) to a fast march time (120 BPM).

L. The system shall have the capability of recalling alarms and trouble conditions in chronological order for the purpose of recreating an event history. A printer must be furnished to record history of event log and alarms.

M. The fire alarm control panel and wiring systems must have a minimum of 25% spare capacity.

N. The fire alarm control panel and associated components shall be suitable for use as a smoke control panel and shall bear the “UUKL” label by Underwriters Laboratories.

O. The fire alarm panel through UDACT shall be monitored back to the City of Phoenix Central Monitoring Office in The Calvin Goode Building. The UDACT shall communicate to the existing monitoring system.

P. The monitoring system is MASterMind Monitoring, Version 6.22.01 (4), Copyright 1996-2007, GE Security, UL certification granted for Version 6.XX.XX by Underwriters Laboratories under File S6125, Volume 1, Section 2, issued



November 10, 1997. ULC certification granted for Version 6.XX.XX by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada under File CBS13, Volume 2, issued February 16, 2000. MASterMind Monitoring is utilizing the Sur-Gard System IV virtual receiver as the bridge to monitor the fire alarm system. The existing Sur-Gard System IV is currently utilizing analog signals from the fire alarm system. The Contractor shall program the new fire alarm system monitoring at MASterMind Monitoring/Sur-Gard System IV as required. If the Contractor is not certified to perform work on MASterMind/Sur-Gard, then they should employ a manufacturer-authorized integrator to make changes to the system. All modifications to MASterMind Monitoring/Sur-Gard System IV shall be coordinated and approved by Owner prior to any changes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MAIN FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL OR NETWORK NODE

A. Main FACP or network node shall contain a microprocessor based Central Processing Unit (CPU) and power supply. The CPU shall communicate with and control the following types of equipment used to make up the system: Intelligent addressable smoke and thermal (heat) detectors, addressable modules, printer, annunciators, and other system controlled devices.

B. In conjunction with intelligent Loop Control Modules and Loop Expander Modules, the main FACP shall perform the following functions:

1. Supervise and monitor all intelligent addressable detectors and monitor modules connected to the system for normal, trouble, and alarm conditions.

2. Supervise all initiating signaling and notification circuits throughout the facility by way of connection to addressable monitor and control modules.

3. Detect the activation of any initiating device and the location of the alarm condition. Operate all notification appliances and auxiliary devices as programmed. In the event of CPU failure, all SLC loop modules shall fall back to degrade mode. Such degrade mode shall treat the corresponding SLC loop control modules and associated detection devices as conventional two-wire operation. Any activation of a detector in this mode shall automatically activate associated Notification Appliance Circuits.

2.2 SYSTEM CAPACITY AND GENERAL OPERATION

A. The FACP shall be capable of communicating on a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) utilizing a peer-to-peer, inherently regenerative communication format and protocol. The network shall support communication speed up to 100 Mb and support up to 200 panels/nodes per network.

B. The control panel shall be capable of expansion via up to 10 SLC loops. Each module shall support up to 318 analog/addressable devices for a maximum system capacity of 3,180 points. The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall include a full featured operator interface control and annunciation panel that shall include a backlit 640-character liquid crystal display, individual, color-coded system status LEDs, and a QWERTY style alphanumeric keypad for the field programming and



control of the fire alarm system. Said LCD shall also support graphic bit maps capable of displaying the company name and logo of either owner or installing company.

C. The FACP shall be able to provide the following software and hardware features:

1. Pre-signal and Positive Alarm Sequence: The system shall provide means to cause alarm signals to only sound in specific areas with a delay of the alarm from 60 to up to 180 seconds after start of alarm processing. In addition, a Positive Alarm Sequence selection shall be available that allows a 15-second time period for acknowledging an alarm signal from a fire detection/initiating device. If the alarm is not acknowledged within 15 seconds, all local and remote outputs shall automatically activate immediately.

2. Smoke Detector Pre-alarm Indication at Control Panel: To obtain early warning of incipient or potential fire conditions, the system shall support a programmable option to determine system response to real-time detector sensing values above the programmed setting. Two levels of Pre-alarm indication shall be available at the control panel: Alert and action.

3. Alert: It shall be possible to set individual smoke detectors for pre-programmed pre-alarm thresholds. If the individual threshold is reached, the pre-alarm condition shall be activated.

4. Action: If programmed for Action and the detector reaches a level exceeding the pre-programmed level, the control panel shall indicate an action condition. Sounder bases installed with either heat or smoke detectors shall automatically activate on action Pre-alarm level, with general evacuation on Alarm level.

5. The system shall support a detector response time to meet world annunciation requirements of less than three seconds.

6. Device Blink Control: Means shall be provided to turn off detector/module LED strobes for special areas.

7. NFPA 72 Smoke Detector Sensitivity Test: The system shall provide an automatic smoke detector test function that meets the sensitivity testing requirements of NFPA 72.

8. Programmable Trouble Reminder: The system shall provide means to automatically initiate a reminder that troubles exist in the system. The reminder will appear on the system display and (if enabled) will sound a piezo alarm.

9. Online or Off-line Programming: The system shall provide means to allow panel programming either through an off-line software utility program away from the panel or while connected and online. The system shall also support upload and download of programmed database and panel executive system program to a personal computer/laptop. A single change to one CPU database shall not require a database download to other CPUs.

10. History Events: The panel shall maintain a history file of the last 4,000 events, each with a time and date stamp. History events shall include all alarms, troubles, operator actions, and programming entries. The control panels shall also maintain a 1,000-event Alarm History buffer, which consists of the 1,000 most recent alarm events from the 4,000-event history file.



11. Smoke Control Modes: The system shall provide means to perform FSCS mode Smoke Control to meet NFPA 92A and 90B and HVAC mode to meet NFPA 90 A.

12. The system shall provide means for all SLC devices on any SLC loop to be auto programmed into the system by specific address. The system shall recognize specific device type IDs and associate that ID with the corresponding address of the device.

13. Passwords and Users: The system shall support two password levels, master and user. Up to nine user passwords shall be available, each of which may be assigned access to the programming change menus, the alter status menus, or both. Only the master password shall allow access to password change screens.

14. Block Acknowledge: The system shall support a block Acknowledge for Trouble Conditions

15. Sensitivity Adjust: The system shall provide Automatic Detector Sensitivity Adjust based on Occupancy schedules, including a Holiday list of up to 15 days.

16. Environmental Drift Control: The system shall provide means for setting Environmental Drift Compensation by device. When a detector accumulates dust in the chamber and reaches an unacceptable level but yet still below the allowed limit, the control panel shall indicate a maintenance alert warning. When the detector accumulates dust in the chamber above the allowed limit, the control panel shall indicate a maintenance urgent warning.

17. Custom Action Messages: The system shall provide means to enter up to 100 custom action messages of up to 160 characters each. It shall be possible to assign any of the 100 messages to any point.

18. Local Mode: If communication is lost to the central processor, the system shall provide added survivability through the intelligent loop control modules. Inputs from devices connected to the SLC and loop control modules shall activate outputs on the same loop when the inputs and outputs have been set with point programming to participate in local mode or when the type codes are of the same type: that is, an input with a fire alarm type code shall activate an output with a fire alarm type code.

19. Read Status Preview - Enabled and Disabled Points: Prior to re-enabling points, the system shall inform the user that a disabled device is in the alarm state. This shall provide notice that the device must be reset before the device is enabled thereby avoiding activation of the notification circuits.

20. Custom Graphics: When fitted with an LCD display, the panel shall permit uploading of a custom bit-mapped graphic to the display screen.

21. Multi-Detector and Cooperating Detectors: The system shall provide means to link one detector with up to two detectors at other addresses on the same loop in cooperative multi-detector sensing. There shall be no requirement for sequential addresses on the detectors and the alarm event shall be a result of all cooperating detectors chamber readings.

22. ACTIVE EVENT: The system shall provide a Type ID called FIRE CONTROL for purposes of air-handling shutdown, which shall be intended to override normal operating automatic functions. Activation of a FIRE CONTROL point shall cause the control panel to: 1) initiate the monitor module Control-by-Event, 2) send a message to the panel



display, history buffer, installed printer, and annunciators, 3) shall not light an indicator at the control panel, 4) shall display ACTIVE on the LCD as well a display a FIRE CONTROL type code and other information specific to the device.

23. NON-FIRE Alarm Module Reporting: A point with a type ID of NON-FIRE shall be available for use for energy management or other non-fire situations. NON-FIRE point operation shall not affect control panel operation nor shall it display a message at the panel LDC. Activation of a NON-FIRE point shall activate control by event logic but shall not cause any indication on the control panel.

24. Mass Notification Override: The system shall be UL 2572 listed for Mass Notification and shall be capable, based on the Risk Analysis, of being programmed so that Mass Notification/Emergency Communications events take precedence over fire alarm events.

25. Security Monitor Points: The system shall provide means to monitor any point as a type security.

26. One-Man Walk Test: The system shall provide both a basic and advanced walk test for testing the entire fire alarm system. The basic walk test shall allow a single operator to run audible tests on the panel. All logic equation automation shall be suspended during the test and while annunciators can be enabled for the test, all shall default to the disabled state. During an advanced walk test, field-supplied output point programming will react to input stimuli such as CBE and logic equations. When points are activated in advanced test mode, each initiating event shall latch the input. The advanced test shall be audible and shall be used for pull station verification, magnet activated tests on input devices, input and output device, and wiring operation/verification.

27. Control by Event Functions: CBE software functions shall provide means to program a variety of output responses based on various initiating events. The control panel shall operate CBE through lists of zones. A zone shall become listed when it is added to a point's zone map through point programming. Each input point, such as detector, monitor module, or panel circuit module, shall support listing of up to 10 zones into its programmed zone map.

28. Permitted zone types shall be general zone, releasing zone, and special zone. Each output point (control module, panel circuit module) can support a list of up to 10 zones including general zone, logic zone, releasing zone, and trouble zone. It shall be possible for output points to be assigned to list general alarm. Non-Alarm or Supervisory points shall not activate the general alarm zone.

29. 1,000 General Zones: The system shall support up to 1,000 general-purpose software zones for linking inputs to outputs. When an input device activates, any general zone programmed into that device's zone map will be active and any output device that has an active general zone in its map will be active. It shall also be possible to use general zone as arguments in logic equations.

30. 1,000 Logic Equations: The system shall support up to 1,000 logic equations for AND, OR, NOT, ONLY1, ANYX, XZONE, or RANGE operators that allow conditional I/O linking. When any logic equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the logic zone shall activate.



31. 100 Trouble Equations per Device: The system shall provide support for up to 100 trouble equations for each device, which shall permit programming parameters to be altered, based on specific fault conditions. If the trouble equation becomes true, all output points mapped to the trouble zone shall activate.

32. Control-by-Time: A time based logic function shall be available to delay an action for a specific period of time based upon a logic input with tracking feature. A latched version shall also be available. Another version of this shall permit activation on specific days of the week or year with ability to set and restore based on a 24-hour time schedule on any day of the week or year.

33. Multiple Agent Releasing Zones: The system shall support up to 10 releasing zones to protect against 10 independent hazards. Releasing zones shall provide up to three cross-zones and four abort options to satisfy any local jurisdiction requirements.

34. Alarm Verification, by Device, with Timer and Tally: The system shall provide a user-defined global software timer function that can be set for a specific detector. The timer function shall delay an alarm signal for a user-specified time period and the control panel shall ignore the alarm verification timer if another alarm is detected during the verification period. It shall also be possible to set a maximum verification count between 0 and 20 with the "0" setting producing no alarm verification. When the counter exceeds the threshold value entered, a trouble shall be generated to the panel.

D. Network Communication:

1. The FACP shall be capable of communicating over a Local Area Network (LAN) or Wide Area Network (WAN) utilizing a peer-to-peer, inherently regenerative communication format and protocol. The network shall support communication speed up to 100 Mb and support up to 200 panels/nodes per network.

E. Central Processing Unit:

1. The Central Processing Unit shall contain and execute all control-by-event (including Boolean functions, including but not limited to AND, OR, NOT, ANYX, and CROSSZONE) programs for specific action to be taken if an alarm condition is detected by the system. Such control-by-event programs shall be held in non-volatile programmable memory, and shall not be lost with system primary and secondary power failure.

2. The Central Processing Unit shall also provide a real-time clock for time annotation, to the second, of all system events. The time-of-day and date shall not be lost if system primary and secondary power supplies fail.

3. The CPU shall be capable of being programmed on site without requiring the use of any external programming equipment. Systems that require the use of external programmers or change of EPROMs are not acceptable.

4. The CPU shall provide an EIA-232 interface between the fire alarm control panel and the UL listed Electronic Data Processing (EDP) peripherals.



5. The CPU shall provide two EIA-485 ports for the serial connection to annunciation and control subsystem components.

6. The EIA-232 serial output circuit shall be optically isolated to assure protection from earth ground.

F. Display:

1. The system display shall provide a 640-character backlit alphanumeric Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). It shall also provide 11 Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of the following system parameters: AC POWER, FIRE ALARM, PRE-ALARM, SECURITY, SUPERVISORY, SYSTEM TROUBLE, OTHER EVENT, SIGNALS SILENCED, POINT DISABLED, CONTROLS ACTIVE, and CPU FAILURE.

2. The system display shall provide a keypad with control capability to command all system functions, entry of any alphabetic or numeric information, and field programming. Two different password levels with up to ten (one Master and nine User) passwords shall be accessible through the display interface assembly to prevent unauthorized system control or programming.

G. Loop (Signaling Line Circuit) Control Module:

1. The Loop Control Module shall monitor and control a minimum of 318 intelligent addressable devices. This includes 159 intelligent detectors (Ionization, Photoelectric, or Thermal) and 159 monitor or control modules.

2. The Loop Control Module shall contain its own microprocessor and shall be capable of operating in a local/degrade mode (any addressable device input shall be capable of activating any or all addressable device outputs) in the unlikely event of a failure in the main CPU.

3. The SLC interface board shall receive analog or digital information from all intelligent detectors and shall process this information to determine whether normal, alarm, or trouble conditions exist for that particular device. Each SLC Loop shall be isolated and equipped to annunciate an Earth Fault condition. The SLC interface board software shall include software to automatically maintain the detector's desired sensitivity level by adjusting for the effects of environmental factors, including the accumulation of dust in each detector. The analog information may also be used for automatic detector testing and the automatic determination of detector maintenance requirements.

H. Digital Voice Command Center:

1. The Digital Voice Command Center located with the FACP, shall contain all equipment required for all audio control, emergency telephone system control, signaling, and supervisory functions. This shall include speaker zone indication and control, telephone circuit indication and control, digital voice units, microphone and main telephone handset.



2. Function: The Voice Command Center equipment shall perform the following functions:

a. Operate as a supervised multi-channel emergency voice communication system.

b. Audibly and visually annunciate the active or trouble condition of every speaker circuit and emergency telephone circuit.

c. Audibly and visually annunciate any trouble condition for digital tone and voice units required for normal operation of the system.

d. Provide all-call Emergency Paging activities through activation of a single control switch.

e. As required, provide vectored paging control to specific audio zones via dedicated control switches.

f. Provide a factory recorded "library" of voice messages and tones in standard WAV file format, which may be edited and saved on a PC running a current Windows® operating system.

g. Provide a software utility capable of off-line programming for the DVC operation and the audio message files. This utility shall support the creation of new programs as well as editing and saving existing program files. Uploading or downloading the DVC shall not inhibit the emergency operation of other nodes on the fire alarm network.

h. Support an optional mode of operation with four analog audio outputs capable of being used with UL 864 fire-listed analog audio amplifiers and SLC controlled switching.

i. The Digital Voice Command shall be modular in construction, and shall be capable of being field programmable without requiring the return of any components to the manufacturer and without requiring use of any external computers or other programming equipment.

j. The Digital Voice Command and associated equipment shall be protected against unusually high voltage surges or line transients.

I. Power Supply:

1. The Main Power Supply shall operate on 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and shall provide all necessary power for the FACP.

2. The Main Power Supply shall provide the required power to the CPU using a switching 24 VDC regulator and shall incorporate a battery charger for 24 hours of standby power using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge.

3. The Main Power Supply shall provide a battery charger for 24 hours of standby using dual-rate charging techniques for fast battery recharge. The supply shall be capable of charging batteries ranging in capacity from 7-200 amp-hours within a 48-hour period.

4. The Main Power Supply shall provide a very low frequency sweep earth detect circuit, capable of detecting earth faults.

5. The Main Power Supply shall be power-limited per UL 864 requirements.6. The Main Power Supply shall communicate power supply, line voltage,

battery status, and charger status to the local LCD display. Any abnormal



condition shall be annunciated and logged to the system alarm history log.

7. Addressable Charger Power Supply: The auxiliary addressable power supply is a remote 24 VDC power supply used to power Notification Devices and field devices that require regulated 24 VDC power.

8. The addressable power supply for the fire detection system shall provide up to a minimum of 6.0 amps of 24-volt DC regulated power for Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) power or 10.0 amps of 24-volt DC general power. The power supply shall have an additional 0.5 amp of 24 VDC auxiliary power for use within the same cabinet as the power supply. It shall include an integral charger designed to charge 12 - 200 amp hour batteries.

9. The addressable power supply shall provide four individually addressable Notification Appliance Circuits that may be configured as Class "A" or Class "B” circuits. All circuits shall be power-limited per UL 864 requirements.

10. The addressable power supply shall provide built-in synchronization for certain Notification Appliances on each circuit without the need for additional synchronization modules. The power supply's output circuits shall be individually selected for synchronization. A single addressable power supply shall be capable of supporting both synchronized and non-synchronized Notification Devices at the same time.

11. The addressable power supply shall operate on 120 or 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

12. The interface to the power supply from the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) shall be via the Signaling Line Circuit (SLC) or other multiplexed means. Power supplies that do not use an intelligent interface are not suitable substitutes. The required wiring from the FACP to the addressable power supply shall be a single unshielded, twisted pair wire.

13. The addressable power supply shall supervise for battery charging failure, AC power loss, power brownout, battery failure, NAC loss, and optional ground fault detection. In the event of a trouble condition, the addressable power supply shall report the incident and the applicable address to the FACP via the SLC.

14. The addressable power supply shall have an AC Power Loss Delay option. If this option is utilized and the addressable power supply experiences an AC power loss, reporting of the incident to the FACP will be delayed. A delay time of 0, 2, 8, or 16 hours shall be programmable.

15. The addressable power supply mounts in either the FACP back box or its own dedicated surface mounted back box with cover.

16. Each of the power supply's four output circuits shall be programmed for Notification Appliance Circuit or General Purpose 24 VDC power. Any output circuit shall be able to provide up to 2.5 amps of 24 VDC power.

17. The addressable power supply's output circuits shall be individually supervised when they are selected to be either a Notification Appliance Circuit when wired Class "A" or by the use of an end-of-line resistor. When the power supply's output circuit is selected as General 24 VDC power, the circuit shall be individually supervised when an end-of-line relay is used.



18. When selected for Notification Appliance Circuits, the output circuits shall be individually programmable for Steady, March Time, Dual Stage, or Temporal.

19. When selected as a Notification Appliance Circuit, the output circuits of the addressable power supply shall have the option to be coded by the use of a universal zone coder.

20. The addressable power supply shall interface and synchronize with other power supplies of the same type. The required wiring to interface multiple addressable power supplies shall be a single unshielded, twisted pair wire.

21. An individual or multiple interfaced addressable power supplies shall have the option to use an external charger for battery charging. Interfaced power supplies shall have the option to share backup battery power.

J. Audio Amplifiers:

1. The Audio Amplifiers will provide Audio Power for distribution to speaker circuits.

2. Multiple audio amplifiers may be mounted in a single enclosure, either to supply incremental audio power, or to function as an automatically switched backup amplifier(s).

3. The audio amplifier shall include an integral power supply, and shall provide built-in LED indicators for the following conditions:

a. Earth Fault on DAP A (Digital Audio Port A).b. Earth Fault on DAP B (Digital Audio Port B).c. Audio Amplifier Failure Detected Trouble.d. Active Alarm Bus Input.e. Audio Detected on Aux Input A.f. Audio Detected on Aux Input B.g. Audio Detected on Firefighter's Telephone Riser.h. Receiving Audio from Digital Audio Riser.i. Short Circuit on Speaker Circuit 1.j. Short Circuit on Speaker Circuit 2.k. Short Circuit on Speaker Circuit 3.l. Short Circuit on Speaker Circuit 4.m. Data Transmitted on DAP A.n. Data Received on DAP A.o. Data Transmitted on DAP B.p. Data Received on DAP B.q. Board Failure.r. Active Fiber Optic Media Connection on Port A (fiber optic media

applications).s. Active Fiber Optic Media Connection on Port B (fiber optic media

applications).t. Power Supply Earth Fault.u. Power Supply 5 Volts Present.v. Power Supply Conditions - Brownout, High Battery, Low Battery,

Charger Trouble.



4. The audio amplifier shall provide the following built-in controls:

a. Amplifier Address Selection Switches.b. Signal Silence of communication loss annunciation Reset. c. Level adjustment for background music.d. Enable/Disable for Earth Fault detection on DAP A.e. Enable/Disable for Earth Fault detection on DAP A.f. Switch for 2-wire/4-wire FFT riser.

5. Adjustment of the correct audio level for the amplifier shall not require any special tools or test equipment.

6. Includes audio input and amplified output supervision, backup input, and automatic switch over function, (if primary amplifier should fail).

7. System shall be capable of backing up digital amplifiers.8. One-to-one backup shall be provided by either a plug-in amplifier card or

a designated backup amplifier of identical model as the primary amplifier.9. One designated backup amplifier shall be capable of backing up multiple

primary amplifiers mounted in the same or adjacent cabinets.10. Multi-channel operation from a single amplifier shall be supported by the

addition of an optional plug-in amplifier card.

K. Audio Message Generator (Prerecorded Voice)/Speaker Control:

1. Each initiating zone or intelligent device shall interface with an emergency voice communication system capable of transmitting a prerecorded voice message to all speakers in the building.

2. Actuation of any alarm-initiating device shall cause a prerecorded message to sound over the speakers. The message shall be repeated four times. Pre- and post-message tones shall be supported.

3. A built-in microphone shall be provided to allow paging through speaker circuits.

4. System paging from emergency telephone circuits shall be supported.5. The audio message generator shall have the following indicators and

controls to allow for proper operator understanding and control:

a. Lamp Test.b. Trouble.c. Off-Line Trouble.d. Microphone Trouble.e. Phone Trouble.f. Busy/Wait.g. Page Inhibited.h. Pre/Post Announcement Tone.



L. Controls with associated LED Indicators:

1. Speaker Switches/Indicators:

a. The speaker circuit control switches/indicators shall include visual indication of active and trouble status for each speaker circuit in the system.

b. The speaker circuit control panel shall include switches to manually activate or deactivate each speaker circuit in the system.

2. Emergency Two-Way Telephone Control Switches/Indicators:

a. The emergency telephone circuit control panel shall include visual indication of active and trouble status for each telephone circuit in the system.

b. The telephone circuit control panel shall include switches to manually activate or deactivate each telephone circuit in the system.

M. Remote Transmissions:

1. Provide local energy or polarity reversal or trip circuits as required.2. The system shall be capable of operating a polarity reversal or local

energy or fire alarm transmitter for automatically transmitting fire information to the fire department.

3. Provide capability and equipment for transmission of zone alarm and trouble signals to remote operator's terminals, system printers, and annunciators.

4. Transmitters shall be compatible with the systems and equipment they are connected to such as timing, operation, and other required features.

N. Field Programming:

1. The system shall be programmable, configurable, and expandable in the field without the need for special tools, laptop computers, or other electronic interface equipment. There shall be no firmware changes required to field modify the system time, point information, equations, or annunciator programming/information.

2. All field-defined programs shall be stored in non-volatile memory.

O. Specific System Operations:

1. Smoke Detector Sensitivity Adjust: A means shall be provided for adjusting the sensitivity of any or all addressable intelligent detectors in the system from the system keypad. Sensitivity range shall be within the allowed UL window and have a minimum of nine levels.

2. Alarm Verification: Each of the intelligent addressable smoke detectors in the system may be independently selected and enabled to be an alarm verified detector. The alarm verification delay shall be programmable from 0 to 60 seconds and each detector shall be able to be selected for



verification. The FACP shall keep a count of the number of times that each detector has entered the verification cycle. These counters may be displayed and reset by the proper operator commands.

P. System Point Operations:

1. Any addressable device in the system shall have the capability to be enabled or disabled through the system keypad or video terminal.

2. System output points shall be capable of being turned on or off from the system keypad or the video terminal.

3. Point Read: The system shall be able to display the following point status diagnostic functions without the need for peripheral equipment. Each point shall be annunciated for the parameters listed:

a. Device Status.b. Device Type.c. Custom Device Label.d. Software Zone Label.e. Device Zone Assignments.f. Analog Detector Sensitivity.g. All Program Parameters.

4. System History Recording and Reporting: The fire alarm control panel shall contain a history buffer that will be capable of storing up to 4,000 system events. Each of these events will be stored, with time and date stamp, until an operator requests that the contents be either displayed or printed. The contents of the history buffer may be manually reviewed; one event at a time, and the actual number of activations may also be displayed and/or printed. History events shall include all alarms, troubles, operator actions, and programming entries.

5. The history buffer shall use non-volatile memory. Systems which use volatile memory for history storage are not acceptable.

6. Automatic Detector Maintenance Alert: The fire alarm control panel shall automatically interrogate each intelligent system detector and shall analyze the detector responses over a period of time.

7. If any intelligent detector in the system responds with a reading that is below or above normal limits, then the system will enter the trouble mode, and the particular Intelligent Detector will be annunciated on the system display, and printed on the optional system printer. This feature shall in no way inhibit the receipt of alarm conditions in the system, nor shall it require any special hardware, special tools, or computer expertise to perform.

8. The system shall include the ability (programmable) to indicate a "pre-alarm" condition. This will be used to alert maintenance personal when a detector is at 80% of its alarm threshold in a 60-second period.



2.3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

A. Portable Emergency Telephone Handset Jack:

1. Portable emergency telephone handset jacks shall be flush mounted on stainless steel plates as indicated on plans. Handset jacks shall be approved for emergency telephone system application.

2. Insertion of a remote handset plug into a jack shall send a signal to the fire command center which shall audibly and visually indicate the online condition, and shall sound a ring indication in the handset.

3. The two-way emergency telephone system shall support a minimum of seven handsets online without degradation of the signal.

B. Fixed Emergency Telephone Handset:

1. The telephone cabinet shall be painted red and clearly labeled emergency telephone. The cabinets shall be located where shown on drawings.

2. The handset cradle shall have a switch connection such that lifting the handset off the cradle shall send a signal to the fire command center, which shall audibly and visually indicate its online (off-hook) condition.

3. The two-way emergency telephone system shall support a maximum of seven handsets online (off hook) without degradation of the signal.

C. Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter (UDACT). The UDACT is an interface for communicating digital information between a fire alarm control panel and an UL-listed central station.

1. The UDACT shall be compact in size, mounting in a standard module position of the fire alarm control cabinet. Optionally, the UDACT shall have the ability for remote mounting, up to 6,000 feet from the fire alarm control panel. The wire connections between the UDACT and the control panel shall be supervised with one pair for power and one pair for multiplexed communication of overall system status. Systems that utilize relay contact closures are not acceptable.

2. The UDACT shall include connections for dual telephone lines (with voltage detect), per UL/NFPA/FCC requirements. It shall include the ability for split reporting of panel events up to two different telephone numbers.

3. The UDACT shall be capable of transmitting events in 4+2, SIA, and Contact ID.

4. Communication shall include vital system status such as:

a. Independent Zone (alarm, trouble, non-alarm, supervisory).b. Independent Addressable Device Status.c. AC (Mains) Power Loss.d. Low Battery and Earth Fault.e. System Off Normal.f. 12 and 24 Hour Test Signal.g. Abnormal Test Signal (per UL requirements).



h. EIA-485 Communications Failure.i. Phone Line Failure.

5. The UDACT shall support independent zone/point reporting when used in the Contact ID format. In this format, the UDACT shall support transmission of up to 3,064 points. This enables the central station to have exact details concerning the origin of the fire or response emergency.

6. The UDACT shall be capable of being programmed with the same programming utility as the host FACP, and saved, edited, and uploaded and downloaded using the utility. UDACT shall be capable of being programmed online or off-line. The programming utility shall also support upgrading UDACT operating firmware.

7. The UDACT shall be capable of generating central station reports providing detailed programming information for each point along with the central station point address.

8. An IP or IP/GSM Communicator option shall be available to interface to the UDACT and be capable of transmitting signals over the internet/intranet or cellular (GSM) network to a compatible receiver.

D. Field Wiring Terminal Blocks:

1. For ease of service, all panel I/O wiring terminal blocks shall be removable, plug-in types and have sufficient capacity for #18 to #12 AWG wire. Terminal blocks that are permanently fixed are not acceptable.

E. Printer:

1. The printer shall provide hard-copy printout of all changes in status of the system and shall time-stamp such printouts with the current time-of-day and date. The printer shall be standard carriage with 80-characters per line and shall use standard pin-feed paper. The printer shall be enclosed in a separate cabinet suitable for placement on a desktop or table. The printer shall communicate with the control panel using an interface complying with Electrical Industries Association Standard EIA-232D. Power to the printer shall be 120 VAC at 60 Hz.

2. The system shall have a strip printer capable of being mounted directly in the main FACP enclosure. Alarms shall be printed in easy-to-read RED, other messages, such as a trouble, shall be printed in BLACK. This printer shall receive power from the system power supply and shall operate via battery backup if AC mains are lost. The strip printer shall be UL 864 listed.

F. Smoke Control Annunciator:

1. Refer to Firefighter’s Smoke Control Station Specification Section 28 46 24.23 for more information.



2.4 GATEWAY AND WEB SERVER OPTIONS

A. Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Gateway: The system shall support an optional CAP Gateway (Common Alerting Protocol). The CAP Gateway translates fire system messages to industry standard CAP messages for integration with CAP-compliant clients. A CAP gateway shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

B. LEDSIGN Gateway: The system shall support an optional and proprietary LEDSIGN Gateway to interface to LED signs that will automatically display emergency messages. The signs shall be capable of storing up to 100 messages that can be activated via system programming with the ability to be manually overridden. The Sign Gateway shall support up to 10 independent signs, each sign capable of playing an independent message. Multiple LEDSIGN Gateways can be used in network applications. An LEDSIGN gateway shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

C. BACnet Interface Gateway: The system shall be capable of being interfaced with BACnet compliant clients. A BACnet interface supporting BACnet/IP communication shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

D. MODbus Interface Gateway: The system shall be capable of being interfaced with MODbus compliant clients. A MODbus interface supporting MODbus/TCP communication shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

E. The system shall support an IP based gateway to enable the panel to be connected to a Graphic Command workstation via the Internet or Intranet. This gateway shall also support the ability to integrate the system to an interactive firefighter’s display. The gateway shall be available from the fire alarm control manufacturer.

F. Web Server: The system shall support a web server allowing remote connection via the Internet or Intranet. Authorized users will have the ability to view panel/network history, event status, and device properties. The web server shall also support sending event information via email or text to up to 50 registered users, the web server shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

G. Web Portal Interface: The system shall be capable of being interfaced with a web portal to integrate with Inspection and Service Manager utilities. The web portal and inspection and service manager utilities shall be available from the fire alarm control panel manufacturer.

2.5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS - ADDRESSABLE DEVICES

A. Addressable Devices – General:

1. Addressable devices shall provide an address-setting means using rotary decimal switches. Addressable devices that require the address be programmed using a programming utility are not an allowable substitute.



2. Addressable devices shall use simple to install and maintain decade, decimal address switches. Devices shall be capable of being set to an address in a range of 001 to 159.

3. Addressable devices, which use a binary-coded address setting method, such as a DIP switch, are not an allowable substitute. Addressable devices that require the address be programmed using a special tool or programming utility are not an allowable substitute.

4. Addressable devices, which use a binary-coded address setting method, such as a DIP switch, are not an allowable substitute. Addressable devices that require the address be programmed using a special tool or programming utility are not an allowable substitute.

5. Detectors shall be intelligent (analog) and addressable, and shall connect with two wires to the fire alarm control panel Signaling Line Circuits.

6. Addressable smoke and thermal detectors shall provide dual alarm and power/polling LEDs. Both LEDs shall flash green under normal conditions, indicating that the detector is operational and in regular communication with the control panel, and both LEDs shall be placed into steady red illumination by the control panel, indicating that an alarm condition has been detected. If required, the LED flash shall have the ability to be removed from the system program. An output connection shall also be provided in the base to connect an external remote alarm LED.

7. The fire alarm control panel shall permit detector sensitivity adjustment through field programming of the system. The panel on a time-of-day basis shall automatically adjust sensitivity.

8. Using software in the FACP, detectors shall automatically compensate for dust accumulation and other slow environmental changes that may affect their performance. The detectors shall be listed by UL as meeting the calibrated sensitivity test requirements of NFPA Standard 72.

9. The detectors shall be ceiling mount and shall include a separate twist-lock base with tamper proof feature. Base options shall include a sounder base with a built-in (local) sounder rated at 85 DBA minimum, a relay base and an isolator base designed for Style 7 applications. The system shall also support an intelligent programmable sounder base; the programmable sounder base shall be capable of providing multiple tones based on programming and at a minimum be capable of providing a Temp-4 tone for CO (Carbon Monoxide) activation and a Temp-3 tone for fire activations and be capable of being synchronized with other programmable sounder bases and common area notification appliances; 85 DBA minimum.

10. Detectors shall also store an internal identifying type code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of device (ION, PHOTO, THERMAL).

11. Detectors will operate in an analog fashion, where the detector simply measures its designed environment variable and transmits an analog value to the FACP based on real-time measured values. The FACP software, not the detector, shall make the alarm/normal decision, thereby allowing the sensitivity of each detector to be set in the FACP program and allowing the system operator to view the current analog value of each detector.

12. Addressable devices shall store an internal identifying code that the control panel shall use to identify the type of device.



13. A magnetic test switch shall be provided to test detectors and modules. Detectors shall report an indication of an analog value reaching 100% of the alarm threshold.

14. Addressable modules shall mount in a 4-inch square (101.6 mm square), 2-1/8-inch (54 mm) deep electrical box. An optional surface mount Lexan enclosure shall be available.

B. Addressable Manual Fire Alarm Box (Manual Station):

1. Addressable manual fire alarm boxes shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the state of the manual switch and the addressable communication module status. They shall use a key operated test-reset lock, and shall be designed so that after actual emergency operation, they cannot be restored to normal use except by the use of a key.

2. All operated stations shall have a positive, visual indication of operation and utilize a key type reset.

3. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be dual action type constructed of Lexan with clearly visible operating instructions provided on the cover. The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in raised letters, 1.75 inches (44 mm) or larger.

C. Intelligent Photoelectric Smoke Detector: The intelligent photoelectric smoke detector shall use the photoelectric (light-scattering) principal to measure smoke density and shall, on command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the analog level of smoke density.

D. Intelligent Combination Smoke and Heat Detector: The intelligent detector shall be an addressable device that is designed to monitor a minimum of photoelectric and thermal technologies in a single sensing device. The design shall include the ability to adapt to its environment by utilizing a built-in microprocessor to determine its environment and choose the appropriate sensing settings. The detector design shall allow a wide sensitivity window, no less than 1 to 4% per foot obscuration. This detector shall utilize advanced electronics that react to slow smoldering fires and thermal properties all within a single sensing device.

1. The microprocessor design shall be capable of selecting the appropriate sensitivity levels based on the environment type it is in (office, manufacturing, kitchen, etc.) and then have the ability to automatically change the setting as the environment changes (as walls are moved or as the occupancy changes).

2. The intelligent multi criteria detection device shall include the ability to combine the signal of the thermal sensor with the signal of the photoelectric signal in an effort to react hastily in the event of a fire situation. It shall also include the inherent ability to distinguish between a fire condition and a false alarm condition by examining the characteristics of the thermal and smoke sensing chambers and comparing them to a database of actual fire and deceptive phenomena.

E. Intelligent Thermal Detectors: The intelligent thermal detectors shall be addressable devices rated at 135°F (58°C) and have a rate-of-rise element rated



at 15°F (9.4°C) per minute. A high heat thermal detector rated at 190°F shall also be available. The thermal detectors shall connect via two wires to the fire alarm control panel signaling line circuit.

F. Intelligent Duct Smoke Detector: The smoke detector housing shall accommodate an intelligent photoelectric detector that provides continuous analog monitoring and alarm verification from the panel. When sufficient smoke is sensed, an alarm signal is initiated at the FACP, and appropriate action taken to change over air handling systems to help prevent the rapid distribution of toxic smoke and fire gases throughout the areas served by the duct system. The Intelligent Duct Smoke Detector shall support the installation of addressable photoelectric detector capable of being tested remotely.

G. Intelligent Addressable Reflected Beam Detector:

1. The intelligent single-ended reflected beam smoke detector shall connect with two wires to the fire alarm control panel signaling line circuit (SLC). The detectors shall consist of a transmitter/receiver unit and a reflector and shall send data to the panel representing the analog level of smoke density. The detector shall be capable of being tested remotely via a key switch. The detector shall be equipped with an integral sensitivity test feature.

H. Addressable Dry Contact Monitor Module:

1. Addressable monitor modules shall be provided to connect one supervised IDC zone of conventional alarm initiating devices (any N.O. dry contact device) to one of the fire alarm control panel SLCs.

2. The IDC zone shall be suitable for Style D/Class A or Style B/Class B operation. An LED shall be provided that shall flash under normal conditions, indicating that the monitor module is operational and in regular communication with the control panel.

3. For difficult to reach areas, the monitor module shall be available in a miniature package and shall be no larger than 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) by 1-1/4 inch (31.7 mm) by 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). This version need not include Style D or an LED.

4. For multiple dry contact monitoring a module shall be available that provides 10 Style B or 5 Style D input circuits.

I. Addressable Control Module:

1. Addressable control modules shall be provided to supervise and control the operation of one conventional circuit of compatible Notification Appliances, 24 VDC powered, polarized audio/visual notification appliances.

2. The control module NAC may be wired for Style Z or Style Y (Class A/B) with a current rating of 2 amps for Style Z and 3 amps for Style Y.

3. Audio/visual power shall be provided by a separate supervised circuit from the main fire alarm control panel or from a supervised UL listed remote supply.



4. For multiple circuit control, a module shall be available that provides 6 Style Y (Class B) or 3 Style Z (Class A) control circuits.

J. Addressable Releasing Control Module:

1. An addressable releasing module shall be available to supervise and control compatible releasing agent solenoids.

2. The module shall operate on a redundant protocol for added protection.3. The module shall be configurable for Style Z or Style Y (Class A/B) and

support one 24-volt or two 12-volt solenoids.

K. Addressable 4-20 mA module shall be available to monitor industry-standard, linear-scale, 4-20 mA protocol sensors. The module converts the sensor output to communication protocol that can be interpreted by the FACP for monitoring and display.

1. The module shall support programming of up to five programmable event thresholds.

2. The System shall be FM 6320 (Factory Mutual) approved as a Gas Detection system.

L. Addressable Relay Module:

1. Addressable Relay Modules shall be available for HVAC control and other network building functions.

2. The module shall provide two Form C relays rated at up to 3 amps resistive and up to 2.0 amps inductive.

3. The relay coil shall be magnetically latched to reduce wiring connection requirements, and to insure that 100% of all auxiliary devices energize at the same time on the same pair of wires;

4. For multiple relay control, a module shall be available that provides six programmable Form C relays.

M. Isolator Module: Isolator modules shall be provided to automatically isolate wire-to-wire short circuits on an SLC Class A or Class B branch. The isolator module shall limit the number of modules or detectors that may be rendered inoperative by a short circuit fault on the SLC loop segment or branch. At least one isolator module shall be provided for each floor or protected zone of the building.

1. If a wire-to-wire short occurs, the isolator module shall automatically open-circuit (disconnect) the SLC. When the short circuit condition is corrected, the isolator module shall automatically reconnect the isolated section.

2. The isolator module shall not require address setting, and its operations shall be totally automatic. It shall not be necessary to replace or reset an isolator module after its normal operation.

3. The isolator module shall provide a single LED that shall flash to indicate that the isolator is operational and shall illuminate steadily to indicate that a short circuit condition has been detected and isolated.



N. Serially Connected Annunciator Requirements:

1. The annunciator shall communicate to the fire alarm control panel via a multi-drop, two-wire communications loop. The system shall support two 6,000-foot wire runs. Up to 32 annunciators, each configured up to 96 points, may be connected to the connection, for a system capacity of 3,072 points of annunciation.

2. A repeater shall be available to extend the wire distance in 3,000-foot increments. The repeater shall be UL 864 approved.

3. Each annunciator shall provide up to 96 alarm and 97 trouble indications using long-life programmable color LEDs. Up to 96 control switches shall also be available for the control of Fire Alarm Control Panel functions. The annunciator will also have an "ONLINE" LED, local piezo sounder, local acknowledge and lamp test switch, and custom zone/function identification labels.

4. Annunciator switches may be programmed for System control such as Global Acknowledge, Global Signal Silence, Global System Reset, and on/off control of any control point in the system.

5. An optional module shall be available to utilize annunciator points to drive driven relays. This shall extend the system point capacity by 3,072 remote contacts.

6. The LED annunciator shall offer an interface to a graphic style annunciator and provide each of the features listed above.

O. Speakers:

1. The speaker shall be listed to UL 1480 for Fire Protective Signaling Systems. It shall be a dual-voltage transformer speaker capable of operation at 25.0 or 70.7 nominal Vrms. The speaker shall have a frequency range of 400 to 4,000 Hz and shall have an operating temperature between 32°F and 120°F. It shall mount to a 4 by 4 by 2-1/8-inch back box.

2. A universal mounting plate shall be used for mounting ceiling and wall speaker products. The notification appliance circuit and amplifier wiring shall terminate at the universal mounting plate.

3. Speakers shall be plug-in and shall have the ability to check wiring continuity via a shorting spring on the universal mounting plate. The shorting spring shall also provide tamper resistance via an open circuit if the device is removed. Speaker design shall isolate speaker components to reduce ground fault incidents.

4. The speaker shall have power taps (from 1/4 watt to 2 watts) and voltage that are selected by rotary switches. All models shall have a maximum sound output of 86 dB at 10 feet and shall incorporate an open back construction.

5. All notification appliances shall be backward compatible.6. All notification appliances shall be “white” in finish.7. The Owner intends to utilize the speakers and speaker strobes for both

fire alarm and mass notification in the future. For this reason, all speakers and speaker strobes shall have the word “ALERT” stamped or imprinted on the appliance per Article 24.4.3.17.3 of NFPA 72.



P. Speaker Strobes:

1. The speaker strobe shall be listed to UL 1971 and UL 1480 and be approved for fire protective signaling systems. It shall be a dual-voltage transformer speaker strobe capable of operation at 25.0 or 70.7 nominal Vrms. The speaker shall have a frequency range of 400 to 4,000 Hz and shall have an operating temperature between 32°F and 120°F. It shall mount to a 4 by 4 by 2-1/8-inch back box.

2. A universal mounting plate shall be used for mounting ceiling and wall speaker strobe products. The notification appliance circuit and amplifier wiring shall terminate at the universal mounting plate.

3. Speaker strobes shall be plug-in and shall have the ability to check wiring continuity via a shorting spring on the universal mounting plate. The shorting spring shall also provide tamper resistance via an open circuit if the device is removed. Speaker strobe design shall isolate speaker components to reduce ground fault incidents.

4. The speaker strobe shall have power taps (from 1/4 watt to 2 watts) and voltage that are selected by rotary switches. All models shall have a maximum sound output of 86 dB at 10 feet and shall incorporate an open back construction. The strobe shall consist of a xenon flash tube with associated lens/reflector system and operate on either 12 or 24 volts. The strobe shall also feature selectable candela output, providing options for 15 or 15/75 candela when operating on 12 volts and 15, 15/75, 30, 75, 110, or 115 when operating on 24 volts. The strobe shall comply with NFPA 72 and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirement for visible signaling appliances, flashing at 1 Hz over the strobe’s entire operating voltage range.

5. All notification appliances shall be backward compatible. 6. Strobe lights shall meet the requirements of the ADA, UL Standard 1971

and be fully synchronized.7. All notification appliances shall be “white” in finish.8. The Owner intends to utilize the speakers and speaker strobes for both

fire alarm and mass notification in the future. For this reason, all speakers and speaker strobes shall have the word “ALERT” stamped or imprinted on the appliance per Article 24.4.3.17.3 of NFPA 72.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Furnish and install the system in accordance with the design drawing and all applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring shall be installed in strict compliance with all the provisions of NEC Article 760 A and C, Power-Limited Fire Protective Signaling Circuits or, if required, may be reclassified as non-power limited and wired in accordance with NEC Article 760 A and B. Upon completion, the Contractor shall so certify in writing to the Owner and General Contractor. All junction boxes shall be sprayed red and labeled "Fire Alarm.” Wiring color code shall be maintained throughout the installation.



B. Installation of equipment and devices that pertain to other work in the contract shall be closely coordinated with the appropriate subcontractors.

C. Provide all programming functions as required for fire alarm system to notify specific Owner personnel through email and texting notifications. Coordinate with Owner prior to programming.

D. Provide all programming functions as required for Owner’s personnel to have access to fire alarm panel web server through their portable devices (tablets).

E. The Contractor shall clean all dirt and debris from the inside and the outside of the fire alarm equipment after completion of the installation.

F. The manufacturer's authorized representative shall provide on-site supervision of installation.

G. Install manual pull stations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1. The highest operable part of a manual pull station shall not be more than 48 inches above the floor.

H. Install visible signal devices in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and UL 1971.

1. Device shall be mounted 80 inches from the floor or 6 inches from the ceiling, whichever is lower.

2. No place in a common corridor shall be more than 50 feet from the signaling device (on a horizontal plane).

3. No place in any room or space where a signal is required shall be more than 50 feet from the signal (on a horizontal plane).

I. For HVAC equipment with equipment design capacity greater than 2,000 cfm or that share common return air systems shall be shut down upon the detection of smoke from any area detector.

J. Install a control module at each piece of HVAC equipment. Upon activation of HVAC detection system, the fire alarm panel shall activate the control module for HVAC unit shutdown.

K. Smoke damper detection system shall be achieved by one of the following methods:

1. Where a damper is installed within a duct, a smoke detector shall be installed in the duct within 5 feet (1,524 mm) of the damper, with no air outlets or inlets between the detector and the damper. The detector shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature, and humidity anticipated at the point where it is installed.

2. Where a damper is installed above smoke barrier doors in a smoke barrier, a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall be installed on either side of the smoke barrier door opening.



3. Where a damper is installed within a non-ducted opening in a wall, a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall be installed within 5 feet (1,524 mm) horizontally of the damper.

4. Where a damper is installed in a corridor wall, the damper shall be permitted to be controlled by a smoke detection system installed in the corridor.

5. Where a total-coverage smoke detector system is provided within all areas served by an HVAC system, dampers shall be permitted to be controlled by the smoke detection system.

L. Smoke damper control shall be achieved by one of the following methods:

1. Multiple smoke dampers powered from a 120-volt circuit through addressable heavy-duty 120 volt, 30-amp control relay. Upon activation of any automatic initiating devices, the control relay will remove power from damper circuit, causing all dampers to close.

2. Install multiple voltage, 10 amp rated, and addressable control relay at each smoke damper. Upon activation of any smoke detector in that smoke compartment, the control relay will remove power from damper, causing the damper to close.

M. The fire alarm panel shall be programmed to shut down air handler system(s) when initiating devices are activated and smoke dampers are closed.

3.2 FIELD WIRING INSTALLATION

A. When more than one zone or circuit occupies a junction or pull box, all conductors shall be identified with zone numbers.

B. Field wiring shall be color-coded and be consistent throughout the entire installation. These colors shall be used:

1. Red and Black = Notification Appliance Circuit (strobes, horns, bells, etc.).2. White and Black = Signaling Line Circuit.3. Pink and Brown = Auxiliary Control (door holders, releases, etc.).4. Violet and Gray = HVAC and Fan Control.NOTE: Data cables shall be an FPL 16 AWG shielded pair minimum.

C. All fire alarm wiring shall be installed in EMT conduit (3/4 inch minimum size). The use of plenum rated cable in lieu of conduit is not permitted on this project. All wiring and conduit shall conform to Specification Division 26.

D. Install conductors parallel with, or at right angles to, the sides and back of the enclosure. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to the wiring diagrams of the system. All connections shall be made with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, or pressure-type terminal blocks.



E. Cable Taps: Use numbered pressure plate terminal strips in junction or pull boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where any circuit tap is made. T-tapping is not acceptable.

F. System Wiring: Wire and cable shall be a type listed for its intended use, and shall be installed in accordance with the National Electric Code.

G. The number of devices to be installed on a loop shall be verified with the equipment manufacturer. Contractor shall provide 25% spare capacity for devices installed on a loop.

H. Visual device shall be circuited with 25% spare capacity per each branch circuit.

I. Audio devices shall be circuited independently of visual devices, with a minimum capacity of 75% of total branch circuit load.

J. Power supply total load shall not exceed 75% of rated capacity.

K. Voltage drop per circuit shall not exceed 3.0-volt drop.

LOAD vs. DISTANCENOTIFICATION APPLIANCE CIRCUIT (3.4-VOLT DROP)

Load CurrentMaximum Distance from Panel toLast Appliance, in Feet

0.1A 6,538

0.25A 2,615

0.50A 1,308

0.75A 871

1.0A 654

2.0A 327

3.0A 218

3.5A 186

L. Visual and audio device branch circuit conductor size shall be #14 AWG unless noted otherwise.

3.3 TESTING

A. The completed fire alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA 72 in the presence of the Owner's representative and the AHJ. Additional testing is required for the smoke control portion of the fire alarm system. Refer to Smoke Control System Testing Notes on Drawing FA5.1 for more information.

3.4 WARRANTY

A. Warranty all material, equipment, and workmanship for all sections under this division in writing to be free from defects of material and workmanship for two years. Replace without charge any material, wiring, or equipment proving defective during this period. The warranty shall include performance of



equipment under all conditions of load, installing any additional items of control, and/or protective devices as required.

B. The equipment manufacturer shall provide as part of base bid to the Owner provisions for two inspections and tests per year for two years, in compliance with NFPA 72 guidelines.

END OF SECTION





FIRE ALARM SYSTEM GRAPHIC COMMAND WORKSTATION 28 31 01 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 28 31 01

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM GRAPHIC COMMAND WORKSTATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification includes the furnishing, installation, connection, and testing of a PC based graphical facilities monitoring system; including Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed application software and hardware complete and ready for operation.

B. The basic system shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed for the following:

1. No. 294 – Access Control System Units, Fifth Edition.2. No. 864 – Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, Ninth

Edition.3. No. 1076 – Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, Fifth Edition.4. No. 2017 – General-Purpose Signaling Devices and Systems, First

Edition.

C. The system shall comply with requirements of NFPA Standard No. 72 for Proprietary Signaling System Receiving Unit except as modified and supplemented by this specification.

D. The system and associated equipment as specified herein shall be manufactured 100% by a single U.S. manufacturer (or division thereof).

1. The manufacturer shall be of the highest caliber and quality. 2. An ISO 9001 certified company shall manufacture the system.

1.2 SCOPE

A. PC based graphical facilities monitoring system shall be installed in accordance to the project specifications and drawings.

B. The PC based graphical facilities monitoring system shall include, but not be limited to, optional touch screen or LCD wide screen monitor, one or more PC based graphical workstations, all input/output devices, network communications media, control equipment, auxiliary control devices, power supplies, and wire/fiber optic media as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

C. The system shall employ an advanced technology network to monitor and control various fire, security, and other facility information over a network.

D. The system shall include an interface to digital alarm communicator receivers for wide area network monitoring.



E. The system shall include a device that allows remote viewing of the system via the Internet or an Intranet.

F. The system shall include a redundant interface for network survivability.

G. The system shall support a variety of topologies and media and shall provide an industry standard open architecture transport layer protocol.

H. Using standard RS-232 ports on existing and future monitoring and control systems used by the facility, the system shall connect to and interpret status change data transmitted from the ports and provide graphic annunciation, control, history logging, and reporting as specified herein.

I. The system shall be electrically supervised and monitor the integrity of all conductors.

J. The system shall provide email functions capability to send system information via an email server to an email account.

K. The system shall utilize Boolean logic for automatic event response.

L. The system shall have the ability to page directly from the workstation to any DVC installed on the network.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General:

1. Electronic format copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the Engineer and Owner for review.

2. Substitute equipment proposed as equal to the equipment specified herein shall meet or exceed the minimum specified standard. For equipment other than that specified, the contractor shall supply proof that such substitute equipment equals or exceeds the features, functions, performance, and quality of the specified equipment.

B. Shop Drawings:

1. Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance with drawings and specifications.

2. Wiring diagrams shall indicate all wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnections between the items of equipment.

3. Include manufacturer’s name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements, equipment layout, device arrangement, complete wiring point-to-point diagrams, and conduit layouts.

4. Sample screen shots of proposed graphics indicating building photo, floor plans, and icons.



C. Manuals:

1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings and submittals; complete operating manuals and technical data sheets.

2. Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate the equipment and system.

3. Approvals shall be based on complete submissions of manuals together with shop drawings.

4. Provide a list of monitoring systems by model number, including Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, and Access Control systems currently UL listed to standard to operate with the proposed Facilities Monitoring System.

D. Certifications:

1. Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer indicating that the proposed supervisor of installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer and factory trained on all equipment contained in the submittal. Include names and addresses in the certification.

2. Provide NICET Certification documentation for factory-authorized field technicians performing field final connections and system programming.

E. Applicable Publications:

1. The publications listed below form a part of this specification. The publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only.

2. NFPA No. 70 – National Electric Code (NEC).3. NFPA No. 72-2002 – National Fire Alarm Code.4. UL No. 50 – Cabinets and Boxes.5. UL No. 294 – Access Control System Units.6. UL No. 864 – Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.7. UL No. 1076 – Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems.8. UL No. 1481 – Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems.9. Local and State Building Codes.10. All requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

F. Approvals. The system shall have the following listings:

1. UL No. 864 – Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems, Ninth Edition.

2. UL No. 1076 – Proprietary Burglar Alarm Units and Systems, Fifth Edition.

3. UL No. 294 – Access Control System Units, Fifth Edition.4. ULC Control Units for Fire Alarm Systems.



1.4 GUARANTEE

A. All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of two years from the date of acceptance. The full cost of maintenance, labor, and materials required to correct any defect during this two-year period shall be included in the submittal bid.

1.5 WORKSTATION PERFORMANCE

A. The network will interface and report the individually monitored system’s status via a user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI) based software workstation.

B. The software shall operate under Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit OS as manufactured by Microsoft Corporation.

C. The GUI based software must be capable of graphically representing each facility being monitored with floor plans and icons depicting the actual locations of the various systems; and/or sensors’ locations as well as view the system events in text mode.

D. The software shall use a 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels GUI display capable of showing a large primary floor plan display, a key map representative of a larger view of the primary display and its relationship to the facility being monitored, the current operator, number of fire, supervisory, pre-alarms, troubles, and security events within the network as well as outstanding events and acknowledged events.

E. The software shall have the capacity of at least 1,000 screens/floor plans or as dictated by hard drive space and installed VIDEO and RAM memory for efficient operation.

F. The software shall have the ability to float and dock windows to support dual monitors display.

G. The workstation shall have the ability to support graphic printing of all data, including graphical floor plans, system activity, history, and guidance text. A Windows® compatible printer shall be supported for the graphics and report printer options.

H. The workstation software shall permit automatic navigation to the screen containing an icon that represents the system or sensor in the event of an off-normal condition.

I. The system/sensor icon shall indicate the type of off-normal condition, flash, and change to the color associated with the off-normal condition (e.g., RED for ALARM and YELLOW for TROUBLE).

J. The software shall allow the attachment of text (TXT) files, sound (WAV) files, image (BMP) files, and video (AVI) files to each system or sensor icon allowing additional information to be provided to the system operator for responding to the



off-normal condition. The software must have the ability for an attachment for each major event type per device.

K. The software shall allow the importation of externally developed floor plans in Drawing Exchange Format (DXF), Windows Metafile (WMF), JPEG (JPG), Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), and Bitmap (BMP) format.

L. The software shall provide automatic navigation to the screen containing the icon of any system or sensor when an event is initially annunciated. In addition, operator navigation to screens containing outstanding events shall be accomplished by “clicking on” the event from either the acknowledged or unacknowledged event.

M. History Manager: The software shall contain a History Manager, which shall record all system events with a time and date stamp as well as the current system operator’s name.

1. The system shall provide the ability to store all off-normal events experienced by the various subsystems that are monitored by the system.

2. All events shall be recorded with a time and date stamp and the system operator shall be provided with the ability to log a predefined response or a custom comment for each off-normal event and have that comment stored in the history file with the time, date, and operator name.

3. Provide the ability to conduct searches and generate subsequent reports, based on all events for a single system/device address, a specific node, a specific type of off-normal condition and date range (mm/dd/yy to mm/dd/yy), or combinations of these search parameters. The number of entries in the history file that match the determined search criteria will be displayed.

4. The History Manager shall automatically back-up the history file at 2,500,000 events.

5. It shall be possible to preselect data fields for reporting and then saving the report as a template. It shall also be possible to schedule the predefined report to print at a designated time.

6. The History Manager shall provide the operator the ability to select the number of days or number of months to back-up history.

N. Alarm Monitoring: The system shall provide for continuous monitoring of all off-normal conditions regardless of the current activity displayed on the screen.

1. If an operator is viewing the history of a subsystem and an alarm condition should occur, the system shall automatically navigate to the graphic screen showing the area where the off-normal event is occurring.

2. The system shall prioritize all off-normal events as defined by National Fire Alarm Code® 72 into the following categories: fire alarms, troubles, supervisory alarms, pre-alarms, and security alarms.

3. The system shall display a running count of all events by type in an alarm summary window. The alarm summary window shall include at least five counters, defaulted to Alarm, Pre-Alarm, Trouble, Security, and Supervisory events.



4. The system shall show a running list of all unacknowledged events and acknowledged events and allow the system operator to acknowledge an event by “double-clicking” on that event in the Unacknowledged Events box. The Unacknowledged and Acknowledged Events boxes shall contain an abbreviated description of the off-normal condition.

5. The details of the condition may be viewed by selecting event in the unacknowledged events box.

6. The system shall allow the attachment of user-definable text files, image files, video files, and sound files to each device/system monitored (for every event state) in order to facilitate the operators and response personnel’s response to the off-normal condition.

7. The system shall record all events to the system’s hard drive. A minimum of 2,500,000 events may be stored.

O. Reports and Logs:

1. The system shall provide for the ability to generate reports based on system history.

2. The system shall allow the system operator to enter custom comments up to 255 characters for each event and have those comments recorded in the system’s history file.

P. Boolean Logic:

1. An automated event response application shall be provided to automatically perform actions across the entire system based on network activity.

2. The event response application shall allow event responses (actions) based on predefined user conditions using simplified Boolean logic.

3. Actions shall be configured to be executed immediately or timed as required.

Q. Control Aspects of System Software:

1. The system shall be UL listed to monitor and control existing remote Notifier Fire Alarm Panels using network protocol.

2. The Gateway interfaces shall have the ability to be constructed in a redundant configuration with either two Gateway computers monitoring the same nodes, or by having multiple Embedded Gateways on the same network, monitored by multiple workstation clients.

3. The system shall provide a Gateway interface for direct connections to the existing Notifier panels.

4. The system shall provide an Embedded Gateway interface for remote connections of the network.

5. The Gateway and the Embedded Gateway will:

a. Serves as a bridge between a workstation and a network, and it uses that workstation as the primary reporting station for the network

b. Translates a network’s panel and device data into data that can be interpreted by the workstation software application



c. Monitors networks using network architecture.

6. The workstation shall provide configuration utilities for monitoring and control profiles. These profiles shall be user definable for distribution of monitoring and control allowances for operators per workstation.

7. Under no condition shall any subsystem be required to rely on the network for any data processing required to perform its particular function. Each individual subsystem shall be in effect “stand-alone” as to insure its continued operation should a disruption in communication with the system be experienced.

8. The system shall provide email functions capability to send system information via an email server to an email account.

9. The system shall include modules that allow remote viewing of the graphic workstation via the Internet or an Intranet.

R. The software shall be password protected and provide for the definition of security profiles for operator access control.

S. The software shall contain provision for defining monitoring profiles of preselected Nodes for monitoring. This shall include provision for status types within the selected NODES.

T. The software shall support sending real-time off-normal event notifications to designated email addresses.

U. The software shall support live voice paging for voice evacuation system over Internet Protocol (IP).

V. The PC based graphical facilities monitoring system shall include a Configuration Tool that provides the following features:

1. Allows operators the ability to create and edit graphics.2. Set up Gateway Connections and define their nodes.3. Set system operating mode.4. Add and edit objects on screens.5. Configure colors and sounds for the status classes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All equipment and components shall be new, and the manufacturer’s current model. The materials, equipment, and devices shall be tested and listed by a nationally recognized approval agency.

B. Substitute equipment proposed as equal to the equipment specified herein shall meet or exceed the minimum specified standard. For equipment other than that specified, the Contractor shall supply proof that such substitute equipment equals or exceeds the features, functions, performance, and quality of the specified equipment.



2.2 WORKSTATION

A. The system shall operate on no less than an IBM compatible UL listed Intel Core i5-347-Quad Core processor operating at 3.20 GHz on the Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit OS platform.

B. The workstation shall have: No less than 16 GB of RAM, Solid-State Hard Drive with no less than 1 TB of storage space, a minimum of 1 GB of video RAM, internal supervisory CPU watchdog board with audible annunciator, 100 Base-T Ethernet NIC card, a 104 key keyboard, and a mouse type pointing device with a center wheel, 16 x DVD +/- RW optical drive.

C. The workstation shall come equipped with all necessary gateway modules to allow connection to the network(s) it monitors as standard equipment. All workstations shall support Ethernet communications when multiple workstations are required.

D. The workstation shall support dual SVGA monitors and be supplied with two 23-inch flat screen LED touch screen monitors with integrated speakers. Provide monitors with workstation.

E. The computer shall be capable of networking up to 49 additional computers and these computers shall be capable of operating as workstations and/or gateways for local area or wide area networks.

F. Alarm annunciation shall appear on all workstations and may be silenced at each local workstation.

1. Only one workstation and operator shall be in command of the system for global alarm acknowledgement at any time.

2.3 PRINTER

A. Support one or more Windows® compatible printers to be located and connected at each workstation for graphics and report printing.

B. Support one 80-column dot matrix tractor feed industrial grade printer for event and date-stamped printouts of off-normal events and status changes per workstation.

2.4 MONITORING NETWORK

A. The monitoring network shall consist of a network based on proven peer-to-peer technology and support standard NCM cards and High Speed NCM cards.

B. The network consisting of the High Speed NCM cards shall have the ability to use fiber optic cable (both multi-mode and single-mode), wire (twisted pair copper media in a Style 4 or Style 7 configuration), or combination wire/fiber communications with support of up to 200 nodes with a data communications rate of 12 MB (wire) or 100 MB (fiber).



1. Wire networks shall support 12 AWG, 1 Pair Shielded to 24 AWG, 4 Pair Unshielded following the manufacturer’s guidelines.

2. Fiber optic networks shall support 62.5/125 µm cable (10 dB limit), 50/125 µm cable (6.5 dB limit), or 9/125 µm cable (30 dB limit).

3. Wire to fiber conversions cards.

2.5 INTEGRATION NETWORK

A. Digital Alarm Communicator Receiver Network:

1. The system shall provide a digital alarm communicator receiver (DACR) gateway with a RS-232 interface to the following digital alarm communicator receivers for wide area event reporting.

2. Each gateway shall support up to 10 digital alarm communicator receivers for alarm and trouble information from reporting devices.

B. Workstation Network:

1. Computers shall be networked using Ethernet supporting the use of TCP/IP protocol for local area systems.

2. The network shall be capable of supporting multiple clients (e.g., workstations, configuration applications, and automated response applications), Gateway, High Speed Gateway, and (200) Embedded Gateways.

3. A UL listed Ethernet Hub must be supplied for connection of multiple workstations, gateways, clients, and/or network printers.

4. System shall be UL listed to communicate between clients and gateways over a business computer network (shared IP).

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. All equipment and components shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturers’ recommendations. Consult the manufacturer’s installation manuals for all wiring and fiber optic diagrams, schematics, physical equipment sizes, etc., before beginning system installation. Refer to the riser/connection diagram for all specific system installation/termination/wiring data.

3.2 CONDUIT AND WIRE

A. Conduit shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), local and state requirements.

B. All wiring and fiber optics shall be installed in conduit or raceway.

C. Cable must be separated from any open conductors of power, or Class 1 circuits, and shall not be placed in any conduit, junction box, or raceway containing these conductors, as per NEC Article 760-55.



D. All circuits shall be provided with transient suppression devices and the system shall be designed to permit simultaneous operation of all circuits without interference or loss of signals.

E. Conduit shall not enter the control equipment, or any other remotely mounted control panel equipment or back boxes, except where conduit entry is specified by the FACP manufacturer.

F. All system wiring shall be new.

G. Wiring and fiber optics shall be in accordance with local, state and national codes (e.g., NEC Article 760) and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. Number and size of conductors and fiber optics shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer.

H. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for use with a protective signaling system except as specified herein.

I. All communication wire to nodes or to computers shall consist of minimum manufacturer’s recommendations and approved wire specification supporting speeds of 78 Kps to 10 mB/sec communications.

3.3 TERMINAL BOXES, JUNCTION BOXES, AND CABINETS

A. All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their use and purpose.

B. The PC based workstations shall be connected to a separate dedicated branch circuit, maximum 20 amperes. This circuit shall be labeled at the main power distribution panel as FACILITIES MONITORING SYSTEM. PC workstation power wiring shall be 12 AWG and grounded securely to either a cold-water pipe or grounding rod. A UL 864 listed UPS system shall be provided.

3.4 SYSTEM SETUP and CONFIGURATION

A. Provide the services of a factory-trained and authorized technician to perform all system software modifications, upgrades, or changes. Field technicians shall be NICET Level 1 (minimum) certified.

B. The factory-trained technician shall install initial data and artwork at each workstation including:

1. Distribution of monitoring, control, and security profiles as requested by Owner.

2. Area diagrams, floor plans, key maps, and screen titles.3. Auto-navigation criteria.4. Guidance text as provided by Owner.



3.5 FINAL INSPECTION

A. At the final inspection, a factory-trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall demonstrate that the system function properly in every respect.

3.6 INSTRUCTION/TRAINING

A. Provide instruction as required for operating the system. Hands on demonstrations of the operation of all system components and the entire system including user-level program changes and functions shall be provided. A factory-trained and certified representative shall provide instruction. A minimum of eight hours of instruction shall be provided.

END OF SECTION





FIREFIGHTER'S SMOKE CONTROL STATION 28 46 24.23 - 1LSW Project No. 2017-122.000 March 12, 2018

SECTION 28 46 24.23

FIREFIGHTER'S SMOKE CONTROL STATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Firefighter’s smoke control station for visualization of and manual control of the building’s smoke control systems.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Provide manufacturer’s product data for each component that will be included in the final assembly, including switches, indicator lights, cabinet, connectors, and labeling. Product data shall include materials of construction, assembly methods, dimensions, and other pertinent information.

B. Shop Drawings: For the project specific control station. Include the following as a minimum:

1. Detailed elevations of front panel graphics, cabinet sections, and attachments to other work.

2. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

3. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.4. Coordination: Control station interface shall be coordinated with fire

alarm system.

C. Samples: Provide two samples of the following items for approval prior to panel assembly:

1. Rotary selector switches.

D. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for each switch and indicator.

E. Field quality-control reports.

F. Operation and maintenance data.


A. UL Listed: Panel shall be UL 864 UUKL listed as a Firefighter’s Smoke Control Override Station.



PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on drawings or a comparable product by one of the following:

1. Automation Displays Inc. 2. H.R. Kirkland Company.3. Light Engineered Displays, Inc.4. Space Age Electronics.

2.2 MANUFACTURED UNIT

A. Description: Factory-assembled and -tested firefighter’s smoke control station consisting of color graphics, indicator lights, and manual switches to visualize and control the smoke control system.

B. Cabinet: Steel cabinet suitable for recessed, semi-recessed, or surface mounting as indicated. Cabinet shall have welded and ground seams and be powder coated after fabrication.

C. Graphics:

1. Graphics shall be full color with equipment and dampers shown in black, exhaust airflow paths shown in red, and supply airflow paths shown in green. Arrows integral with the flow paths shall be provided to indicate direction of air flow.

2. Graphics shall be applied to the back of a clear plastic faceplate to prevent fading or damage.

3. Graphics shall represent the layout of the building and the components and equipment of the smoke control system.

D. Indicator Lamps: Light emitting diode style indicator lamps shall be provided for each damper and piece of equipment to show status. Red shall be used to show “Off” or “Closed” and green shall be used to show “Open” or “On.” White shall be used to show normal status. Yellow/amber shall indicate fault status. Provide a push button test switch that illuminates all lights when depressed.

E. Manual Control Switches: Three-position, rotary switches shall be provided for each damper and piece of equipment. The switch positions shall be as noted on drawings.

F. Power Requirements: 120 volt ac; with electrical contacts for connection to system components, and transformer or rectifier as needed to produce power at voltage required for accessories and control devices.

1. Provide local means to disconnect power to panel and internal components.



2.3 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

A. Sequence of Operation: See the drawings.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Wall-Mounting Controllers: Install control station recessed or on wall. Install to allow for observation and operation of all indicator lights and switches. Top of control station shall not be more than 79 inches above finished floor.

B. Floor-Mounting Controllers: For controllers not on walls, provide freestanding racks complying constructed of welded steel members or bolted strut-framing systems. Racks shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner with ground welds, mitered corners, etc., and shall be painted black after fabrication.

3.2 WIRING

A. Connect electrical devices to control station and to building’s fire-alarm system.

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