Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

A. Provide supplementary notification appliance circuit panel(s) as required. The ‘SNAC’ shall
be capable of supplying up to four Class A, Style Z notification appliance circuits. The panel
shall contain its own battery charger, regulated power supply, and shall be supervised for
ground fault, overcurrent, open circuits and low battery conditions. Ground fault, battery and
circuit trouble conditions shall transmit a trouble signal to the main fire alarm control panel.
2.19 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION PROGRAMMING:
A. To help the owner in programming, system changes, and servicing, the fire alarm system
shall have the following functions:
2.20 BATTERIES/POWER SUPPLIES:
1. The FACP shall be capable of an auto-configuration of the Signal Line
Circuits, which via a password, all analog devices and panel modules are
automatically programmed into the system. At this point the system will
operate as a general alarm system without any other programming.
2. If any two devices are addressed the same, the LED's on both devices
will light steady and the panel will read "extra address and the address
number".
3. If any device is installed and not programmed into the system the LED
will light steady and the panel will read the same as above.
A. Provide standby batteries capable of operating fire alarm system for minimum of 24 hours,
then operating all indicating units for at least five minutes. Locate batteries in fire alarm
control unit, or in similar type enclosure located as directed. Provide all interconnecting
wiring. Place batteries which vent hydrogen gas in separate enclosure. Provide 30 percent
spare capacity.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 WIRING:
A. Furnish and install all required wiring in accordance with local and National codes.
B. Unless otherwise specified, minimum wire size shall be 16 gauge for audible alarm circuits,
and 18 gauge for signal initiating circuits. All wiring shall be in conduit. Conduit shall be
sized by the contractor. See 16050 for wiring methods.
C. Provide a minimum of one 3/4" conduit with (8) wires #14’s to security panel.
D. Confirm that the existing power supply and circuiting have sufficient capacity to handle
additional horns and strobes. If insufficient capacity exists, add additional components to
resolve the problem. This might include such items as replacing existing signal circuits with
larger wire or replacing power supplies. All signal devices must operate properly at
completion.
SEGO LILY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION March 2, 2009
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 16723-9