Complete Compiled Specification.pdf - Peck Ormsby Construction

3.2 DEVICE LOCATION
A. Install smoke and heat detectors a minimum of 3 feet away from air supply and return
diffusers. Install smoke or heat detectors in sloped ceilings to within 3 feet of the top of the
sloped structure.
B. Install smoke and heat detectors in locations as approved by the NFPA 72. Adjust locations
as required to coordinate with solid beam construction, peaked or sloped ceilings, and high
ceiling areas.
C. Smoke detectors installed in corridors shall be no more than 30 feet on center, and 15 feet
from the end of the hallway. Pullstations shall be located not more than 15 feet from end of
the hallway. Strobes and speaker/strobes shall not be located more than 15 feet from the end
of a hallway or change in corridor direction.
D. Consult Engineer for minor relocations of devices that may be required to avoid obstructions,
or for ease of installation or concealment. Mark all such relocations on record drawings.
Contractor shall relocate devices up to 15 feet without any additional charge to the contract.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:
A. A factory trained representative of the manufacturer shall supervise the prefinal testing of the
system. Pretest all installed devices to ensure compliance prior to the final test.
B. The final test shall be subject to the approval and acceptance of the responsible
Architect/Engineer, and the Fire Marshal. Provide all appropriate equipment to complete the
testing.
C. On completion of the acceptance tests, the Owner or his representative shall be instructed in
the operation and testing of the system.
3.4 CERTIFICATION/CLOSEOUT:
A. Submit a statement to the Architect/Engineer that indicates the system has been designed,
tested, and installed in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations.
B. Submit diskette or CD, with all appropriate programming updates to the owner.
C. Submit testing report to the Architect/Engineer and Fire Marshal showing results of tests.
D. Submit letter of warranty, guaranteeing the new portion of the fire alarm system for 3 years.
Provide a 4 hour response upon failure of any component of the fire alarm system. The
vendor, and the contractor, are required to participate as necessary for any warranty work
during the warranty period.
END OF SECTION
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 16723-10