GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPLY INSTALLATION TESTING & COMMISIONING OF INTELLIGENT FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED DIGITAL VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM
RESEARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANIZATION MANAK NAGAR, LUCKNOW - 226 011
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FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPLY INSTALLATION TESTING & COMMISIONING OF INTELLIGENT FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED DIGITAL VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM
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FOREWORD: This Specification defines the objective guidelines and requirements for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an Intelligent Analog Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System with Integrated Digital Voice Evacuation & Two-way Fire Fighter Telephone System.
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The need of drawing this specification is to standardize the life safety requirements and improve the response time of Fire Systems in case of a fire incident.
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The intent of these specifications is to draw out a performance based design to ensure fast detection of fire and a faster evacuation process.
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In order to improve a fire detection system , these specifications aim at a systematic risk-based approach to make key design decisions such as the quantity and placement of detectors.
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These specifications will serve as a guide to understand how to combine prescriptive requirements of IS 2189 with application/performance specific standards, such as NFPA 72 to developed optimal designs.
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GENERAL:
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This specification cover the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an Intelligent Analog Addressable Fire Detection & Alarm System (FAS) with Integrated Digital Voice Evacuation & Twoway Fire Fighter Telephone System (DVC) for the purpose of enhancing life safety in railway buildings.
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The workmanship shall be in accordance with the best engineering practices to ensure satisfactory performance and service life.
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Unless brought out clearly, the offer/tender shall be deemed to conform to this specification scrupulously. All deviations from this specification shall be brought out in the schedule of deviations. Any deviation between the specifications and the tender offered if not
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clearly brought out in the schedule of deviations shall not be considered as valid deviation. 1.5
The tenderer shall furnish the following information:(i) (ii) (iii)
Name of manufacturer & country of manufacture. Credentials of firm as manufacturer of similar system. Description of similar work undertaken during the last five years with the name of the parties/buyers to whom supplies were made, date of installation and performance certificate thereafter.
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The tenderer shall bring out clearly any additional feature which he deems fit to include to give a complete and comprehensive offer. He shall, however, explain reasons for offering such additional features/items in his proposal.
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SCOPE:
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The scope shall include SITC of all devices and components required to accomplish the intent of the tender whether or not specifically shown or specified for proper functioning of the FAS & DVC
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The complete installation shall conform to the applicable sections of NFPA-72, NFPA-71 and local code requirements.
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The work covered by this Section of the Specifications shall be coordinated with the related work as specified elsewhere under project specifications.
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The installation and locations of equipment and devices in the building shall be governed by the specifications and drawings with due regard to actual site conditions, manufacturers' recommendations, ambient factors affecting the equipment and other operations in the vicinity. If any deviation from the specifications or drawings is necessary, approval for the same shall be obtained from the Owner/Consultant before work is commenced.
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All materials and equipment shall be new, first grade, standard and current models of the manufacturer and shall be suitable for proper functioning of system. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be compatible with the circuits or systems in which they are utilized.
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CODES, STANDARDS AND LISTING: All equipment and installation shall be installed in compliance with the following codes and listing
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S.N. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Name of Standard/Listing Description INDIAN FIRE STANDARDS & CODES National Building Code- 2005 Fire and Life safety IS : 2175 Heat Sensitive Detectors. IS : 2189 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm System. IS : 11360 Smoke Detectors. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) - USA: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 76 Telecommunication Facilities NFPA 318 Clean Room Applications NFPA 101 Life Safety Code UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. (UL) - USA: UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 864 Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling Systems 9th Edition Listed UL 268 Smoke Detectors for Duct Applications UL 521 Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems UL 464 Audible Signaling Appliances UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes
DESIGN GUIDLINES: As per NFPA 72 2002 Section 5.5.2.1 the fire alarm system should be designed for Total (complete) Coverage including all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other subdivisions and accessible spaces as well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts and chutes.
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Spot detector Placement:
4.1.1 On flat ceilings, spot detector coverage is defined by an area of minimum 9.144 m X 9.144 m (30ft x 30ft). 4.1.2 Detectors are not to exceed listed spacing and will be installed within 1/2 listed spacing from all walls and partitions that come within 18" of the ceiling. 4.1.3 On irregular shaped ceilings, detectors shall be installed so all areas of the ceiling are within a 6.4008 m (21 ft) radius of a detector (0.7 x
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9.144m). Can be installed on the bottom side of exposed ceiling beams/upper floor joists. 4.1.4 For Sloped Ceiling: Detectors shall first be spaced and located within 0.9144 m (3Ft) of the peak, measured horizontally. Detector number and spacing is based on the horizontal projection of the ceiling. 4.1.5 For Peaked Ceilings : The same rules as sloped apply, but must be used on both sides of the peak separately. 4.1.6 Raised Floors and Suspended Ceilings: In these spaces that are not HVAC plenums, the standard detector spacing rules apply. 4.1.7 Partitions: Partitions to 18Inches of the ceiling do not influence spacing. Partitions to less than 18 Inches of the ceiling will reduce the effective area of coverage. 4.2
Beam detector Placement:
4.2.1 Projected Beam detectors will generally be installed with the beam parallel to the ceiling, at a spacing not to exceed manufacturer’s recommendations. 4.2.2 Detectors may be installed below the ceiling level to overcome the stratification of air in high ceiling environments. Projected Beam detectors may be installed vertically or at angles needed for protection. 4.3
Heat Detector Spacing Ceiling Height (meters) 0 - 3.048 3.048 - 3.6576 3.6576 - 4.2672 4.2672 - 4.8768 4.8768 - 5.4864 5.4864-6.096 6.096 -6.7056 6.7056-7.3152 7.3152-7.9248 7.9248-8.5344 8.5344-9.144
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Percent (%) of Listed Spacing 100 91 84 77 71 64 58 52 46 40 34
Manual Fire Alarm Stations
4.4.1 Projected Beam Manual fire alarm stations shall be located within 1.524 m (5 feet) of the exit doorway opening of each floor.
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4.4.2 Grouped openings over 12.192 m (40 feet) in width require pull stations on either side of the opening. 4.4.3 Additional pull station will be installed no more than 30.48 m(100 linear feet) apart. 4.4.4 Each manual fire alarm station shall be conspicuous, unobstructed, and accessible, and of a contrasting color to the background on which they are mounted. 4.4.5 According to NFPA mount pull station so that operable part is 42" to 54" from the floor. 4.5
Audible Notification Devices
4.5.1 15 dB above average ambient sound level or 5 dB above maximum 60second sound level, whichever is greater (minimum of 75 dBA to a maximum of 120 dBA). 4.5.2 Where ceiling heights permit, wall mounted devices shall have their tops at heights above the finished floor of not less than 90 inches, and below the finished ceilings of not less than 6 inches. 4.5.3 If combination audible/visual appliances are installed, follow the mounting rules for visual appliances. 4.6
Visual Signaling Appliance
4.6.1 When the average ambient sound level is greater than 105 dbA, visual signaling appliances are required. 4.6.2 Intensity minimum of 75 cd in non-sleeping areas, and 110 cd in sleeping areas. 5.0
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION:
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FIRE DETECTION & ALARM PANEL: 5.1.1 The Panel shall be UL-864, 9th edition listed or latest and shall comply to latest specifications of NFPA 72. 5.1.2 The panel shall be a Microprocessor addressable networkable and Intelligent.
based,
Analouge
5.1.3 The panel shall have all necessary provisions for interfacing with Building Management System (BMS), smoke evacuation
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system, Air handling units, fire fighting equipment, elevators, access control system, and other third party systems if required. 5.1.4 In the event of CPU failure, all Signaling Loop Circuits (SLC) modules shall fallback 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. 5.1.5 The system shall support a detector response time to meet world annunciation requirements of less than 3 seconds 5.1.6 Fire Alarm panel shall be a multi-loop (exact number of loops as per schedule of quantity) panel with minimum loop capacity of 99 detectors and 99 devices where the requirement is less than 80 (keeping 20% margin for future requirements) detectors and 80 (keeping 20% margin for future requirements) devices and 159 detectors and 159 devices for other requirements. 5.1.7 The response time for an alarm should be 10 seconds or fewer for at least two code cycles as per NFPA 72. 5.1.8 It shall have a backlit 640-character liquid crystal/LED display, individual, color coded system status LEDs, and a QWERTY style alphanumeric keypad for the field programming and control of the fire alarm system, and the provision of internal/external printer. 5.1.9 The panel shall maintain a history file of the last 2000 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 1000 event Alarm History buffer, which consists of the 1000 most recent alarm events from the 2000 event history file. 5.1.10 The loop interface board shall be able to drive an NFPA Style 6 twisted shielded circuit up to 3810 m (12,500 feet) in length. The loop Interface shall also be capable of driving an NFPA Style 6, no twist, no shield circuit up to 914.4 m (3,000 feet) in length. In addition, loop wiring shall meet the listing requirements for it to exit the building or structure. "T"-tapping shall be allowed in either case. 5.1.11 The FAS shall have pre-signal and Positive Alarm Sequence that is 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.
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The system shall support a detector response time to meet world annunciation requirements of less than 3 seconds. 5.1.12 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. 5.1.13 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 on-line. The system shall also support upload and download of programmed database and panel executive system program to a Personal Computer/laptop. 5.1.14 The system shall support two password levels, master and user. Up to 9 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. 5.1.15 The system shall provide means to obtain a variety of reports listing all event, alarm, trouble, supervisory, or security history. 5.1.16 The system shall provide means to link one detector to 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 or product of all cooperating detectors chamber readings. 5.1.17 The Addressable Main Power Supply shall operate on 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and shall provide all necessary power for the Fire Alarm and Control Panel (FACP). 5.1.18 The FACP shall be networkable in a peer to peer style and shall be able to communicate with other network nodes at a minimum speed of 3Mbps on copper. It shall be able to build a network on copper or fiber optics. 5.2
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM DEVICES General 5.2.1 Each device shall be UL Listed.
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5.2.2 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 150.Devices shall receive power and communication from the same pair of conductors of the SLC. 5.2.3 The contractors shall not install the detectors until after the construction cleanup of all trades is complete and final. 5.2.4 Initiating devices shall be installed in all areas, compartments, or locations where required by other NFPA codes and standards or as required by the authority having jurisdiction. 5.2.5 In the event of duplicate addressing of a device, the fire panel shall indicate this as a fault condition. However, the SLC should continue to function normally with the trouble condition display at the Fire panel. 5.2.6 Each addressable detector & device shall respond to Fire Alarm Panel scan for information with an analog representation of measured fire related phenomena (smoke density, particles of combustion, temperature). 5.2.7 The standard base of the Detector shall be interchangeable with other Smoke/Heat/Multicriteria Detectors. 5.2.8 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, Chapter 7. 5.2.9 Addressable devices shall use simple to install and maintain type selectable address switches. 5.2.2 INITIATION DEVICES 5.2.2.1 Intelligent Multi Criteria Detector with floating sensitivity 5.2.2.1.1 The intelligent multi criteria detector shall be an addressable device that is designed to monitor a minimum of photoelectric and thermal technologies in a single sensing device. 5.2.2.1.2 The design shall include the ability to adapt to its environment by utilizing a built-in microprocessor to determine it's environment and choose the appropriate
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sensing settings automatically i.e have floating sensitivity. 5.2.2.1.3 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. 5.2.2.1.4 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). 5.2.2.1.5 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. 5.2.2.1.6 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. 5.2.2.1.7 The detector shall be UL 268 Listed. 5.2.2.2 Analog Addressable 4-in-1 multicriteria Detector 5.2.2.2.1 This detector shall have the unique ability to detect all four major elements of a fire – heat, smoke, carbon mono-oxide and infrared rays. It shall have high nuisance alarm immunity, advanced algorithms to interpret and respond to the multiple inputs. 5.2.2.2.2 It shall have a minimum of six levels of sensitivity. 5.2.2.2.3 The detector shall be UL Listed. This plug-in type fire detector shall combine all four separate sensing elements in one unit: 1. Electrochemical cell technology to monitor carbon monoxide (CO) produced by smoldering fires 2. Infrared (IR) sensing to measure ambient light levels and flame signatures 3. Photo-electric smoke detection, and 4. Thermal detection for temperature monitoring. 5.2.2.2.4 The detector shall be UL 268 Listed .
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5.2.2.3 Analog Addressable Photo Electric Smoke Detector 5.2.2.3.1 It shall have an optical sensing chamber that operates on the light scattering principle. When smoke enters the sensing chamber it scatters light which is received by a photo cell. The signal is amplified and digitized for reception by the panel. Detector shall be completely solid state with LED indication at the detector. 5.2.2.3.2 The minimum coverage per Photoelectric Smoke Detector shall be 80 M. Sq. This coverage area will reduce depending upon structural configurations or partitions etc as per NFPA 72, Chapter 5. 5.2.2.3.3 It shall be possible to connect Smoke Detector with Heat Detector or Manual Push Buttons in the same SLC. 5.2.2.3.4 The sensitivity of Detector shall be adjusted and set by the contractor to suit the site requirement. 5.2.2.3.5 The location of smoke detectors shall be based on an evaluation of potential ambient sources of smoke, moisture, dust, or fumes, and electrical or mechanical influences to minimize nuisance alarms. 5.2.2.3.6 The selection and placement of smoke detectors shall take into account both the performance characteristics of the detector and the areas into which the detectors are to be installed to prevent nuisance alarms or improper operation after installation. 5.2.2.3.7 As per NFPA 72, Chapter 5, smoke detectors shall not be installed if the ambient conditions are any of the four - Temperature below 0째C (32째F), Temperature above 38째C (100째F), Relative humidity above 93 percent, Air velocity greater than 1.5 m/sec (300 ft/min).Photoelectric smoke sensor shall have a nominal sensitivity of 2.0% foot obscuration or better. 5.2.2.3.8 The detector shall be UL 268 Listed. 5.2.2.4 Addressable Heat Detectors 5.2.2.4.1 The Heat Detector shall be a Addressable Detector with its own manually set digital code and shall be able to
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give a single digitized output to the Fire Alarm Panel regarding its condition. 5.2.2.4.2 The Detector shall employ the thermistor principle for heat sensing and the fixed temperature setting shall be at 60-68 degrees Centigrade. 5.2.2.4.3 It shall be able to communicate with the Fire Alarm Panel. 5.2.2.4.4 It shall be able to withstand temperature variations from 0o C to 38o C. Further, relative Humidity (non Condensing type) upto 93% shall not hamper its performance. 5.2.2.4.5 The Voltage rating shall be from 17 V DC to 28 V DC, though the voltage may be changed depending upon the working voltages of a proprietary Fire Alarm Panel. 5.2.2.4.6 The Detector shall meet the requirements of NFPA 72 and shall be listed with UL. 5.2.2.4.7 The approved coverage per Detector for unhampered areas shall not be less than 30 sq. M. 5.2.2.4.8 The detector shall be capable of being reset automatically after any alarm condition. 5.2.2.4.9 The detector shall be UL 521 Listed. 5.2.2.5 Addressable Beam Detectors 5.2.2.5.1 The Beam Detector shall be intelligent, addressable projected beam type smoke detectors for protecting open areas with high and sloping ceilings, and wideopen areas, and the ideal applications are atriums, cathedral ceilings, aircraft hangers, warehouses, sporting arenas, concert halls, and enclosed parking facilities. 5.2.2.5.2 The detector shall have a transmitter/receiver unit and a reflector. When smoke enters the area between the unit and the reflector it shall causes a reduction in the signal strength. 5.2.2.5.3 When the smoke level (signal strength) reaches the predetermined threshold, an alarm shall be activated. The Transmitter/receiver shall be built into same unit. 5.2.2.5.4 The detector shall have six user - selectable sensitivity levels with a protection range of 16' to 230' . 5.2.2.5.5 The detectors shall have a Digital display with no special tools required. It shall also be equipped with a Built-in automatic gain control that compensates for signal deterioration from dust buildup. 5.2.2.5.6 The adjustment angle shall be ¹10° horizontal and vertical. 5.2.2.5.7 The detector shall offer 6 levels of sensitivity. It shall give indications for alarm, trouble and normal operation.
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5.2.2.5.8 The detector shall be UL 268 Listed. 5.2.2.6 Addressable Duct Smoke Detector 5.2.2.6.1 The smoke detector housing shall accommodate an intelligent photoelectric detector, of that provides continuous analog monitoring and alarm verification from the panel. 5.2.2.6.2 The Duct Casting Units shall be directly installed in the air conditioning ducts (Return air) for detecting any hazardous quantity of products of combustion being carried through the ducts. 5.2.2.6.3 The complete unit shall consist of a housing to accommodate Photo Electric Detector with plug - in facility and sampling tubes, one for air inlet and other as the air outlet. 5.2.2.6.4 The Inlet tube shall extend into and across the duct width (from 0.5 metre to 3.0 metre), the outlet tube shall be of fixed length of 7.5 cm length. 5.2.2.6.5 When the AHU blower fan operates, a continuous cross sectional sampling of air from the duct shall flow through the housing containing the Detector. 5.2.2.6.6 The outlet tube shall return the sampled air into the duct. 5.2.2.6.7 The housing shall be mounted outside the duct, the probe tubes shall be inserted through the duct by cutting precision sized holes into the duct and sealed with rubber gaskets. 5.2.2.6.8 For AHU control panel and AHU room, the connection between the AHU and the FDU relay module shall be done in presence of AHU vendor in case of new building systems and in presence of the user in case of an existing system. 5.2.2.6.9 The Duct Casting Unit shall be FM/UL Approved. 5.2.2.6.10 The detector shall be UL 268A listed. 5.2.2.7 LASER BASED ASPIRATION SYSTEM 5.2.2.7.1 Laser based Aspiration systems would be effectively utilized for providing very early warning protection for high value and enterprise critical areas. 5.2.2.7.2 The high sensitivity aspiration detector would be utilized as an integral part of the main fire detection system. 5.2.2.7.3 The laser aspiration detector would use multi-criteria (blue LED and infrared laser) UL Listed detectors.
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5.2.2.7.4 The translator module would provide the interface for the air management and fault monitoring of the aspiration unit. 5.2.2.7.5 The laser aspiration detector would be available as single channel. 5.2.2.7.6 The single channel model would be capable of supporting pipe work (typically 25mm in diameter) up to 100m in length, giving coverage of up to 1000 m2. 5.2.2.7.7 A single fan, mounted in the unit, would be used to draw air through the input tube. 5.2.2.7.8 High and low flow indicators would be provided locally as a bar graph display in the unit. 5.2.2.7.9 The Laser Aspiration Detector would incorporate an inline air filter housed in a removable cartridge to remove dust and particles from the air sample. 5.2.2.7.10 It would also provide closed loop sampling where the exhausted air can be completely returned to the sampled area if required. 5.2.2.7.11 The Laser Aspiration system would be capable to be placed on the same loop as that of fire alarm or capable of being seamlessly interlaced with the Fire Alarm Panel on the same signaling line circuit(SLC). 5.2.2.7.12 The laser aspiration detector would be powered from an external 24VDC supply. 5.2.2.7.13 The laser aspiration detector would have a configurable sensitivity of 0.0015 to 20% Obs / m. 5.2.2.7.14 The laser aspiration detector would be controlled or freely programmable through the touch buttons available on the side facia of the unit or through a remote monitoring software and would also have an inbuilt USB or Ethernet port for direct download / upload of configuration from the Work Station. 5.2.2.7.15 It would be possible to program the following: Mode of Detection: Single or Redundant Fan Speed High & Low Air Flow Limits Bar Graph Sensitivity 5.2.2.7.16 The Programming Software would be available as a free download from the web. 5.2.2.7.17 The laser aspiration detector would provide the diagnostic interface through LED’s. The aspiration detector would have common LEDs for the following status: -
Power ON and Power Fault General & Fan Fault Mains Failure & Battery Low Mode – Single / Redundant
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5.2.2.7.18 In addition to this, the laser aspiration detector would provide the 5 LED interface per channel for the following: Hi, Low and OK flow indication 10 LED bar graph of air speed or smoke level Alert, Alarm & Fire LEDs 5.2.2.7.19 The laser aspiration detector would provide 8 relays: 5 for the alarm levels, 2 for faults and 1 to isolate. 5.2.2.7.20 The laser aspiration detector would have internal memory to provide an internal 18000 event data logging facility. SAMPLING PIPE 5.2.2.7.21 The sampling pipe shall be smooth bore with an internal diameter between 15-25 mm. normally; pipe with an outside diameter of 25mm and internal diameter of 21mm should be used. The pipe material should be suitable for the environment in which it is installed, or should be the material as required by the specifying body. 5.2.2.7.22 All joints in the sampling pipe must be air tight and made by using solvent cement, except at entry to the detector. The pipe shall be identified as Aspirating Smoke Detector Pipe along its entire length at regular intervals not exceeding the manufacturer’s recommendation or that of local codes and standards. 5.2.2.7.23 All pipes should be supported at not less than 1.5m centres, or that of the local codes or standards. The far end of each trunk or branch pipe shall be fitted an end cap and drilled with a hole appropriately sized to achieve the performance as specified and as calculated by the system design. SAMPLING HOLES 5.2.2.7.24 Sampling Holes of 2mm, or otherwise appropriately sized holes, shall not be separated by more than the maximum distance allowable for conventional detectors as specified in the local codes & standards. Intervals may vary according to calculations. 5.2.2.7.25 Consideration shall be given to the manufacturer’s recommendations and standards in relation to the number of Sampling Points and the distance of the Sampling Points from the ceiling and roof structure and forced ventilation systems.
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5.2.2.8 Intelligent Addressable Hostile Area Smoke Detector 5.2.2.8.1 The detector shall be designed to provide early warning smoke detection in hostile environments. The detector shall have a filter system to remove particles down to at least 25 microns. This filter shall remove unwanted airborne particles and water mist. This shall allow the detector to operate in environments where traditional smoke detectors would have nuisance alarms. 5.2.2.8.2 The filter shall consist of 1 or 2 filters, one of which is field replaceable. The filter system shall be supervised so that if the filter is clogged or the fan fails or the flow level reduces, the control panel should report trouble. 5.2.2.9 Flammable LPG Gas Detector 5.2.2.9.1 The LPG gas detector shall be designed to sense the leak of LPG flammable gas. 5.2.2.9.2 It shall be connected to the fire alarm panel by use monitor modules and shall be UL Listed. 5.2.2.9.3 The scale, range, calibration, relay operation and alarm set points of the detector shall all be adjusted via the transmitters’ backlit LCD. 5.2.2.9.4 The detector shall be mountable on a wall or round support pole using universal brackets. 5.2.2.9.5 It shall comply to UL 913 and UL 120 standards. 5.2.2.10
Carbon Mono-oxide Detector
5.2.2.10.1 The Carbon Mono-Oxide (CO) detector shall be listed to UL Standard 2075 for Gas and Vapor Detectors and Sensors, offering a code required trouble relay, which sends a sensor failure or end-of-life signal to the control panel. 5.2.2.10.2 The detector shall provide dual color LED indication, which blinks to indicate normal standby, alarm, or end-of-life. 5.2.2.10.3 When the sensor supervision is in a trouble condition, the detector shall send a trouble signal to the panel. When the detector gives a trouble or end-oflife signal, the detector shall be replaced. 5.2.2.10.4 The detector shall be made addressable with the use of a monitor module connected to the fire panel loop. 5.2.2.10.5 It shall be UL 2075 Listed.
5.2.2.11
Addressable Manual Pull Stations
5.2.2.11.1 Manual Pull Stations shall be of the dual action design. Addressable manual fire alarm boxes shall, on
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command from the control panel, send data to the panel representing the state of the manual switch and the addressable communication module status. 5.2.2.11.2 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. 5.2.2.11.3 All operated stations shall have a positive, visual indication of operation and utilize a key type reset. 5.2.2.11.4 Manual fire alarm boxes shall be constructed of Lexan with clearly visible operating instructions provided on the cover. 5.2.2.11.5 The word FIRE shall appear on the front of the stations in raised letters. 5.2.2.11.6 It shall be UL 38 Listed. 5.2.3 NOTIFICATION DEVICES 5.2.3.1 Programmable Electronic Directional Sounders 5.2.3.1.1 Directional sounder shall incorporate different field selectable sound pulse patterns that consists of broadband noise which shall make it possible to locate where the sound is coming from. 5.2.3.1.2 The pulse patterns shall be used to create an egress pathway out of a building and mark perimeter exits. The sound pattern shall become faster as the building occupant approaches the perimeter exit. 5.2.3.1.3 It shall be connected to the fire alarm system, made addressable by control module and shall be powered externally. 5.2.3.1.4 The direction sounder must be in accordance to NFPA 72, 2007 Edition, Annexure A clause A.7.4.6.1. 5.2.3.1.5 It shall be listed to UL 464 standard. 5.2.3.2 Fire Alarm Hooter 5.2.3.2.1 Hooters shall be suitable for indoor application. 5.2.3.2.2 All hooters shall be 24 V DC operated. 5.2.3.2.3 The minimum sound level shall be 75 db at 3.048 m (10Ft). 5.2.3.2.4 Hooter shall be UL Listed and shall be made addressable using a control module. 5.2.3.2.5 The hooters shall not draw power from the main panel for their operation in alarm condition. They shall be powered from a non-coded power supply and shall operate on 12-24V. 5.2.3.2.6 It shall be listed to UL 464 standards.
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5.2.3.3 Strobe cum Alarm Hooters 5.2.3.3.1 Strobe cum Alarm hooters shall be suitable for indoor, applications. 5.2.3.3.2 All hooters shall be 24 V DC operated. 5.2.3.3.3 The minimum sound level shall be 90 db at 3.048 m (10 feet). 5.2.3.3.4 Listed to UL 1971 and UL 464 and shall be approved for fire protective service. 5.2.3.3.5 Strobe cum Alarm hooters shall be wired as a primary signaling notification appliance. 5.2.3.3.6 The strobe shall flash at 1 Hz over the strobe’s entire operating voltage range. The strobe light shall consist of a xenon flash tube and associated lens/reflector system. 5.2.3.3.7 The hooter shall have two tone options, two audibility options (at 24 volts) and the option to switch between a temporal 3 pattern and a non-temporal continuous pattern. 5.2.3.3.8 Strobes shall be powered independently of the sounder. 5.2.3.3.9 The horn on horn/strobe shall operate on a non-coded power supply. 5.2.3.3.10 The strobe cum alarm hooter shall be made addressable by connected with addressable control module. 5.2.3.3.11 It shall be listed to UL 1971 and UL 464 standards. 5.2.4 ADDRESSABLE MODULES 5.2.4.1 Monitor Module (for input to fire alarm panel) 5.2.4.1.1 The Input Device shall provide an addressable input for N.O. or N.C. contact devices such as manual water flow switches, sprinkler supervisory devices, etc. The input device shall provide a supervised initiating circuit. 5.2.4.1.2 An open-circuit fault shall be annunciated at the Fire Alarm panel (Subsequent alarm shall be reported.) The device shall contain an LED which blinks upon being scanned by the Fire Alarm panel. 5.2.4.1.3 Upon determination of an alarm condition of an alarm condition, the LED shall be latched on. 5.2.4.1.4 The operating voltage shall be in the range of 15 to 32 VDC, Maximum current draw 5.0 mA (LED on). 5.2.4.1.5 It shall be listed to UL 268 standards.
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5.2.4.2 Control Module(for output from fire alarm panel) 5.2.4.2.1 The control module shall provide an addressable output for a separately powered alarm indicating circuit or for a control relay. 5.2.4.2.2 The control module shall provide a supervised indicating circuit where indicated on the plans. An open circuit fault shall be annunciated at the Fire Alarm panel. 5.2.4.2.3 The Output Device shall provide a control relay where indicated on the plans. The relay contacts shall be SPDT rated at two amps 24 V DC. 5.2.4.2.4 The device module shall contain an LED which blinks upon being scanned by the Fire Alarm panel. Upon activation of the device, the LED shall be latched on. 5.2.4.2.5 It shall be listed to UL 268 standards. 5.2.4.3
Fault Isolator Device
5.2.4.3.1 A wire-to-wire short circuit fault on any circuit, before or after the circuit has been activated, shall initiate a trouble signal and shall isolate that circuit from the rest of the system. 5.2.4.3.2 The Fault Isolator Device shall detect and isolate a short-circuited segment of a fault-tolerant loop. The device shall automatically determine a return to normal condition of the loop and restore the isolated segment. 5.2.4.3.3 The fault isolator device shall be placed every [20] devices to limit the number lost in the event of a shortcircuit. 5.2.4.3.4 It shall be listed to UL 268 standards. 5.2.4.4
Zone Adapter Module
5.2.4.4.1 The Zone Adapter module or ZAM shall provide an interface between the intelligent fire alarm system and a two-wire conventional detection zone. 5.2.4.4.2 The interface module shall supervise the zone of detectors and the connection of the external power supply. 5.2.4.4.3 The module shall be UL Listed and FM approved. 5.2.4.4.4 The module shall draw loop current for its own operation but shall use an external power supply for powering the conventional two wire detectors. 5.2.4.4.5 A maximum of 20 detectors shall be connected using each module. The ZAM shall be an addressable device and communicate to the main fire alarm panel through the SLC loop.
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5.2.4.4.6 The external power supply shall be rated at 24V with adequate current rating to power upto 20 detectors. 5.2.4.4.7 It shall be listed to UL 268 standards.
5.2.5 REPEATER PANEL 5.2.5.1.1 The Repeater Panel shall be a 640-character Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) annunciator which shall mimic the main fire alarm panel. 5.2.5.1.2 It shall be supervised, remotely located and shall have a back-lit LCD display. It shall have an on-board input, output, and status indicators to support diagnostics. It shall display all alarm and trouble conditions in the system. 5.2.5.1.3 The Repeater Panel shall be capable of a wiring distance of up to 1219.2 m (4,000 feet) from the main control panel using recommended cables. 5.2.5.1.4 It shall have functional keys like Acknowledge, Signal Silence, System Reset, Lamp Test etc. 5.2.5.1.5 In case the number of Panels is more than one, the repeater Panel shall mimic the entire network i.e. all the panels on the network. 5.2.5.1.6 It shall be listed to UL 864 standards. 5.2.6 NETWORKED GRAPHIC CONTROL STATION (NCS) 5.2.6.1.1
The NCS shall utilize a MicrosoftTM operating system. 5.2.6.1.2 Each Network Control Station shall be capable of graphically annunciating and controlling all network activity. 5.2.6.1.3 Network display devices that are only capable of displaying a subset of network points shall not be suitable substitutes. 5.2.6.1.4 The NCS shall be a desktop computer with the following minimum requirements: Intel Pentium Core II Duo (tm)-processor, operating at a minimum of 1GB of RAM, , 80 Gbyte hard disk, mouse, 32X CD-ROM, 3PCI / 1 ISA expansion slots, sound card, 200 watt power supply, and SVGA graphics with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. The network control station shall include a 19-inch Flat screen monitor. 5.2.6.1.5 The NCS shall be capable of storing over 100,000 network events in a history file. Events shall be stored on hard disk and shall be capable of back-up storage to a tape drive. The history buffer allows the operator to view events in a chronological order. A filter shall be
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available for displaying chronological events by operator, date, time, fire alarms, troubles (including security, supervisory and system/device), disabled points/zones, system programming, operator response and operator log in/log out. The ability to print NCS history files shall also be available. 5.2.6.1.6 The NCS shall use a WindowsTM dialog box technology to address, interrogate, control, and/or modify intelligent points on each fire alarm node. This shall include, and not be limited to: Activating outputs, enabling or disabling points, adding or removing intelligent points, viewing intelligent detector sensitivity levels and modifying point information (custom messages, detector type, verification, day/night selection etc.) 5.2.6.1.7 The NCS shall include the ability to display system information in a graphical (floor plan) form. Each view, created using standard Windows bitmap files, shall include icons created for intelligent devices. These icons shall blink and change to the appropriate programmed icon when an event occurs. When the device has been acknowledged, the icon shall become steady. Once the point has returned to normal, the normal icon is displayed. 5.2.6.1.8 In addition to the graphical representation of the device, the user shall be able to link pictures, documents and sound files to the device. 5.2.6.1.9 The NCS shall also provide the ability to auto-vector to the floor plan (screen) of the device that is active. By selecting a device in the graphic presentation, the operator of the NCS shall have the ability to log onto the corresponding node and interrogate the associated intelligent point. 5.2.7 DIGITAL VOICE EVACUATION AND FIGHTER TELEPHONE SYSTEM (DVC)
TWO
WAY
FIRE
5.2.7.1.1 The DVC located with the FAS, 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. 5.2.7.1.2 The DVC equipment shall perform the following functions: 5.2.7.1.3 Operate as a supervised 8-channel emergency voice communication system.
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5.2.7.1.4 Operate as a two-way emergency telephone system control center. 5.2.7.1.5 Audibly and visually annunciate the active or trouble condition of every speaker circuit and emergency telephone circuit. 5.2.7.1.6 Audibly and visually annunciate any trouble condition for digital tone and voice units required for normal operation of the system. 5.2.7.1.7 Provide all-call Emergency Paging activities through activation of a single control switch. 5.2.7.1.8 As required, provide vectored paging control to specific audio zones via dedicated control switches. 5.2.7.1.9 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. 5.2.7.1.10 Provide a software utility capable of off-line programming for the VCC 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 VCC shall not inhibit the emergency operation of other nodes on the fire alarm network. 5.2.7.1.11 Support an optional mode of operation with four analog audio outputs capable of being used with UL 864 fire-listed analog audio amplifiers and SCL controlled switching. 5.2.7.1.12 The DVC 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. 5.2.7.2 Digital Audio Amplifiers (DAA) 5.2.7.2.1 The Digital Audio Amplifiers shall form audio networks of up to 32 DAA terminating at a DVC. Each DAA shall be capable of accessing and processing one of up to eight audio channels on the DVC audio loop, amplifying the signal, and distributing it via four Class B, two Class B and one Class A, or two Class A outputs at 50 or 75 watts. 5.2.7.2.2 The DAA shall store backup alarm and trouble messages, and shall provide an adjustable background music input. 5.2.7.2.3 It shall also support FireFighter’s Telephone operation; a dedicated FFT riser on each DAA shall connect to one of five dedicated FFT channels in order to
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communicate with other FFT stations associated with the controlling DVC. 5.2.7.2.4 Each DAA shall incorporate a powerful digital signal processor, a charging power supply, a 50 or 75 watt amplifier, built-in NAC outputs, and a chassis, an optional battery chassis mounts two 12.0 AH batteries in the same standard chassis row. 5.2.7.2.5 The DAA shall be designed as per NFPA 72 2010 National Fire Alarm Code 5.2.7.2.6 It shall be listed for Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL 864. 5.2.7.2.7 It shall be of the same make as the fire Alarm Panel. 5.2.7.3 Speakers: 5.2.7.3.1 All speakers shall operate on 70 VRMS or with field selectable output taps from 0.5-2.0 Watts. 5.2.7.3.2 Speakers in corridors and public spaces shall produce a nominal sound output of 15dB above ambient noise level at 3.048 m (0 feet). 5.2.7.3.3 The output tapping can be chosen as below. UL REVERBERANT (dBA @ 10ft/3.048m) 2W 1W 1/2W 1/4W 84 81 78 75 5.2.7.3.4 Frequency response shall be a minimum of 400 HZ to 4000 HZ. 5.2.7.3.5 The back of each speaker shall be sealed to protect the speaker cone from damage and dust. 5.2.7.4 Fire Fighters Telephone System 5.2.7.4.1 The fire fighter telephone shall be connected to the DVC via a Power-limited Fire Fighter telephone (FFT) riser in Class A (Style Z) or Class B (Style Y) operation. Style Y two-wire connections. 5.2.7.4.2 This FFT will be connected to receptacle single fire fighter phone jack. 5.2.7.4.3 Portable fire fighter handsets will be provided to enable communication with the control room. 5.2.8 FIRE NETWORK 5.2.8.1.1 The network architecture shall be based on a Local Area Network (LAN) that utilizes a peer-to-peer, inherently regenerative communication format and protocol.
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5.2.8.1.2 The network shall use a deterministic token-passing method. Collision detection and recovery type protocols are not acceptable substitutes due to life safety requirements. 5.2.8.1.3 In addition, there shall be no master, polling computer, central file computer, display controller or other central element (weak link) in the network which, on failure, may cause complete loss of network communications or cause major degradation of network capability. 5.2.8.1.4 There shall be no cascading of CPUs or master/slave relationships at the network level to facilitate network communications. 5.2.8.1.5 Failure of any node shall not cause failure or communication degradation of any other node or change the network communication protocol among surviving nodes located within distance limitations. 5.2.8.1.6 Each node/panel shall communicate on the network at a baud rate of not less than 300 KBPS (kilo bits per second). 5.2.8.1.7 A node may be an intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel (FAS), Network Repeater panel (NRP), Digital Voice Evacuation (DVC), Network Control Station (NCS) etc. 5.2.8.1.8 The network shall be capable of expansion to at least 100 nodes. 5.2.9 INTERACTIVE FIRE FIGHTER TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY 5.2.9.1.1 The system shall identify active devices, such as smoke detectors, and their exact location within the building, along with information about potential hazards to emergency responders before they encounter them. This system shall give emergency responders the ability to perform a fast, accurate emergency scene size-up, and develop a safer, more effective response effort to reduce or even prevent the loss of life and property. 5.2.9.1.2 The system shall operate on an UL 864 listed Embedded platform operating at no less than 700 MHz on the MicrosoftÂŽ WindowsÂŽ XP Embedded platform. 5.2.9.1.3 The Embedded platform shall have: no less than 256 megabytes of RAM, a flash drive with no less than 1 Gigabytes of storage space, 100 Base-T Ethernet NIC card, and USB ports. 5.2.9.1.4 The Embedded platform shall have a minimum 17" touchscreen display. The Embedded platform shall come equipped with all necessary gateway modules to allow connection to the network it monitors as standard equipment.
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5.2.9.1.5 A UL listed Ethernet Hub shall be provided for connection of multiple interactive displays and/or gateways. 5.2.9.1.6 Through its intuitive, interactive display, the screen shall quickly and accurately answer the most important questions for firefighters and emergency personnel. • Which smoke/heat devices are active? • Where in the structure did the fire start? • When did the fire start? • How long have devices been alarming? • In what sequence did detectors activate? • In which direction is the fire progressing? • What physical hazards exist? 5.2.9.1.7 It shall be complaint to NFPA 72, 2010 Edition, Annex E, NEMA SB 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface 6.0
SCHEDULE OF TESTS 6.1
Random Sample Testing : 6.1.1 About 5% of all fire alarm components shall be subjected to random testing by connecting to the panels. 6.1.2 All smoke detectors shall be tested as given above and later cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. 6.1.3 Hooters shall also be tested through direct 24V supply. It shall be tested for 10 minutes.
6.2
Testing of Earthing system: 6.2.1
6.3
The earth continuity conductor including metallic parts of the equipments shall be tested for earth to electrical continuity. All tests shall be carried out as per IS 3043 and resistance of complete installation shall not be more than one ohm.
Tests at site 6.3.1 Following test shall be conducted :a. b. c. d.
Loop Checking Checking of smoke detectors, Heat detectors etc. by simulation. Functional tests for fire alarm panel. The Mock trial of the complete Fire Detection and Alarm system.
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6.4
Commissioning And Acceptance Tests 6.4.1 The commissioning and acceptance tests shall be apart from the standard or routine tests prescribed and normally conducted by the manufacturer /Design-Build Contractor and will be irrespective of the fact whether the same are covered by such tests or not. 6.4.2 All commissioning tests at site will be in line with NFPA 71 and 72. a. b. c. d. e.
7.0
Each sounder circuit shall be energised separately and the sound level reading taken to check for conformity with the minimum standards. Mains failure performance. Battery disconnection test. Open circuit of each sounder circuit to be tested. Short circuit of each sounder circuit to be tested.
SUBMITTALS 7.1
General: 7.1.1 Two copies of all submittals shall be submitted to the project manger for review. 7.1.2 All references to manufacturer's model numbers and other pertinent information herein is intended to establish minimum standards of performance, function and quality. Equivalent compatible UL-listed equipment from other manufacturers may be substituted for the specified equipment as long as the minimum standards are met. 7.1.3 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.
7.2
Shop Drawings: 7.2.1 Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance with drawings and specifications. 7.2.2 Include manufacturer's name(s), model numbers, ratings, power requirements, equipment layout, device arrangement, complete wiring point-to-point diagrams, and conduit layouts. 7.2.3 Show annunciator layout, configurations, and terminations.
7.3
Manuals: 7.3.1 Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, complete operating and maintenance manuals listing the manufacturer's name(s), including technical data sheets.
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7.3.2 Wiring diagrams shall indicate internal wiring for each device and the interconnections between the items of equipment. 7.3.3 Provide a clear and concise description of operation that gives, in detail, the information required to properly operate the equipment and system.
8.0
7.4
Software Modifications 7.4.1 Provide the services of a factory trained and authorized technician to perform all system software modifications, upgrades or changes. Response time of the technician to the site shall not exceed 4 hours. 7.4.2 Provide all hardware, software, programming tools and documentation necessary to modify the fire alarm system on site. Modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones and changes to system operation and custom label changes for devices or zones. 7.4.3 The system structure and software shall place no limit on the type or extent of software modifications on-site.
7.5
Certifications: 7.5.1 Together with the shop drawing submittal, submit a certification from the major equipment manufacturer indicating that the proposed supervisor of the installation and the proposed performer of contract maintenance is an authorized representative of the major equipment manufacturer. 7.5.2 Include names and addresses in the certification.
7.6
Tests & Test Reports 7.6.1 Tests certificates shall be furnished for approval of all Fire alarm devices and system devices. 7.6.2 All routine tests as per relevant codes for the Fire Alarm Panel, shall be conducted and results furnished to the Project Manager. 7.6.3 Site acceptance tests will be deliberated during the preparation of the specs.
WARRANTY: 8.1 All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of at least one (1) year from the date of acceptance by the end user. 8.2 The full cost of maintenance, labor and materials required to correct any defect during this one year period shall be a part of the submittal bid.
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9.0
INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT RIGHTS 9.1 Indian Railways shall not be responsible for infringement of patent rights arising due to similarity in design, manufacturing process, use of similar components in the design & development of this item and any other factor not mentioned herein which may cause such a dispute. 9.2 The entire responsibility to settle any such disputes/matters lies with the manufacturer/ supplier.
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INTELLIGENT FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED DIGITAL VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA : The Proposed systems is divided into 5 Basic Parts. Notification Products 2 Initiating Products 3 Control Panel 4 Networking 3rd Party 5 Integration NOTIFICATION DEVICES S. Suggested Products Description Nos Location 1
1
Directional Sounders for exits
2
Voice Evacuation System
3
Hooter / Strobe
4
Strobes
5
Control Modules/Relay Modules
6
Fire Fighters Telephone Circuits
7
Other Accessories
S. Nos
These sounders produce broadband Directional Sound, which have the ability to guide the Occupants even in complete Darkness. Integrated Voice Evacuation System that are listed for UL 864 are used to Alert and Guide occupants to safer exits paths. These devices will be used to Alert and will be a support function in Evacuation Plan These devices will be spread across the complex at strategic locations to help the occupants escape when visibility is impaired, These devices will be used to Control output from the Fire panel This will be used by emergency responders to communicate with each other in case of emergencies. These products will be used for some specific purposes and will be designed as per project special requirements.
Products
Applicable Standards
Applicable Listing
Fire Exit Doors, Exit Path Ways, Stairs Upward, Stairs Downward and other strategic Locations.
NFPA 72 >> Chapter 7- Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems >> Clause 7.4.6 - Exit Marking Audible Notification Appliance Requirements >> Annex A, A.18.4.7.1 onwards
UL 464
Full Coverage
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems >> Clause 6.9 Emergency Voice/Alarm communications.
UL 864
All Exits and all stategic places as per NFPA 72 guildlines to deliver 15dB above ambient @ 10 feet
NFPA 72 >> Chapter 7- Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems
UL 464 and UL 1971
Fire Exit Doors, Exit Path Ways, Stairs Upward, Stairs Downward and other strategic Locations.
NFPA 72 >> Chapter 7- Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems
UL 1971
Notifications Products, Lifts, AHU,s / Pressurizations Fans / Smoke Control System etc.
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >>Clause 6.16 Protected Premises Fire Safety Functions.
UL 268
All fire Exists and other strategic Locations.
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems >> 6.10 Two-Way Communication Service.
UL 864
Magnetic Door Holders, Magnetic Contacts, Monitoring of 3rd party systems etc.
NFPA 72
INITIATING DEVICES Suggested Applicable Description Location Standards
Applicable Listing
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1
Intelligent Multisensor Detector
These are photo thermal detctors with 2 thermal and 1 optical element. These detectors shall have the ability to change the sensitivity levels according to change in environment. They also have facility to convert to heat only mode only for the duration when repairs or renovations are to be carried out .
2
High Sensitivity laser spot type detector Detector
These detectors are used to detect fire in its nacent stage . They are very sensitive and respond to fires when combustion particle size is very small.
Platforms, Above False Ceiling, Stores, Canteen, Restaurants, Public areas where the transition is high. And other suitable locations.
Panel Rooms, UPS Room, Battery Room, Telecommunication Rooms, Electrical Rooms, etc.
3
Photoelectric detector
These are optical detectors that detect fire using light scattering technique. These are used to detect slow smoldering fires.
Offices etc.
4
Heat detectors
The Fixed cum Rate of Rise Heat Detectors will be used in all areas where no smoke detectors can be provided
Canteen, High temperature area etc.
Addressable Beam Detectors
The addressable type projected Beam type detectors conprise of a transmittor cum reciever and reflector. They use the light obscuration principle to detect fire.
Atriums, double height areas etc.
6
Analogue Addressable Duct Detectors
These detectors are installed inside the AC return ducts to analyse the Air with respect to smoke.
AC Return Ducts
7
Aspiration Photoelectric detector with 25 Micron Filters and a suction Fan.
These detectors are used in areas which are dusty, very humid, and yet requires high smoke sensitivity.
AHU,s, Laundries, Garbage storage etc.
5
S. Nos
Products
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.5.2* Detector Coverage >> Clause 5.9 Combination, Multi-Criteria, and Multi-Sensor Detectors. NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.5.2* Detector Coverage >> Clause 5.6.3 Location >> Clause 5.6.5* Spacing NFPA 76 and NFPA 72 NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.5.2* Detector Coverage >> Clause 5.6.3 Location >> Clause 5.6.5* Spacing NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.5.2* Detector Coverage >> Clause 5.6.3 Location >> Clause 5.6.5* Spacing 5.7.3.4* Projected Beam–Type Smoke Detectors. NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.16.4.2* Smoke Detection for the Air Duct System. NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.5.2* Detector Coverage >> Clause 5.6.3 Location >> Clause 5.6.5* Spacing
INITIATING DEVICES Suggested Applicable Description Location Standards
UL 521/UL 268
UL 268
UL 268
UL 521
UL 268
UL 268A
UL 268
Applicable Listing
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8
10
11
S. Nos
High Sensitivity Aspiration laser Detector Systems with Fan, Filter & Suction Tube.
This is high sensitivity Aspiration System to be used for early warning as an complement to Main Fire detection System
Server Rooms
Manual Pull Stations
These devices will be installed at various strategic Locations to initiate an alarm manually
Fire Exit Doors, Exit Path Ways, Stairs Upward, Stairs Downward and other strategic Locations. Every 22 meters running distance
Monitor Modules
These devices will be used to bring input to the Fire panel
Sprinkler Flow Switch, Smoke control Fans Status, Fire Pumps Status, Lifts, AHU etc status.
Products
CONTROL PANELS Suggested Description Location
Control Panels
These panles are the heart and brain of the whole system. All field devices are powered using these. These are Analog Addressable & Intelligent and process analog data from detectors.
Ground Floor, 24Hrs manned control room
2
Repeater Panels
These panels annunciate and mimic all the panel information at different locations. If there are more than 2 panels then these must mimic information of all the panels.
Located on Strategic Locations specially floor landings, guard rooms etc.
3
Network Graphic Software
The Fire Graphic Software displays all the event occurring in the complete system. The software is used to program the panels.
In control Rooms
1
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.7.3.3 Air Sampling– Type Smoke Detector. NFPA 76 and NFPA 72 NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.13 Manually Actuated Alarm-Initiating Devices. NFPA 72 >>Chapter 5 Initiating Devices >> Clause 5.11 Sprinkler Waterflow AlarmInitiating Devices >>Clause 6.16 Protected Premises Fire Safety Functions..
Applicable Standards NFPA 72 >> Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 8 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 9 Public Fire Alarm Reporting Systems NFPA 72 >>Clause 4.4.6 Annunciation and Annunciation Zoning >>Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 7 Notification Appliances for Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 8 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 9 Public Fire Alarm Reporting Systems NFPA 72 >>Chapter 8 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 9
UL 268
UL 38
UL 268
Applicable Listing
UL 864, 9th Edition
UL 864, 9th Edition
UL 864
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4
5
6
S. Nos
Network Web Server
This device shall be used to inform various authorities or personal on the events in the system via SMS, E-mails etc,
In Control Rooms
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 8 Supervising Station Fire Alarm Systems >>Chapter 9 Public Fire Alarm Reporting Systems >> Annex A
Incident Commander
This Systems is used by fire fighters in the field providing them important information's like Water inlets, Stairs, Fire Exits, Hazardous storages, Building Layouts on touch Screen systems
Located on Main Entrance and other strategic Locations.
NFPA 72 >> Annex E, NEMA SB 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface
UL 864
In control Rooms
NFPA 72 >>Chapter 6 Protected Premises Fire Alarm Systems >> Clause 6.9 Emergency Voice/Alarm communications >> 6.10 Two-Way Communication Service.
UL 864
Digital Voice Evacuation Systems
Products
This Systems consisits of amplifiers Speakers etc for automatic and manual annoncements in case of emergency for evacuation.
NETWORKING Suggested Description Location
1
Number of Nodes
The Complete system should be very strong in networkability and have capacity to operate as per UL9th Edition Compliance
2
Data Transfer Rates
Data transfer rates are desired as high as possible. Best available rate is over 10Mbps on Copper and 100Mbps on Fibre network
3
Networking Technologies Support
The Network shall support multi technologies like TCP/IP based LAN, WAN, Fiber Optics etc.
S. Nos
Products
1
Backnet / Modbus / Lonworks
Dedicated internal Network and shall be approved to perform under fire conditions. Even when other network in the complex fails.
Part of the Network
3rd Party Integration Suggested Description Location The UL listed Open protocal shall be provided for 3rd party integration.
The Fire Control Room, disaster management Room or emergency respose room
UL 864