Specs

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
PROJECT MANUAL
Version: January 2012
d. Wiring for 24 volt DC control, alarm notification, emergency communication and similar
power-limited auxiliary functions may be run in the same conduit as initiating and
signaling line circuits.
e. Conduit shall not enter the fire alarm control panel, or any other remotely mounted control
panel equipment or backboxes, except where conduit entry is specified by the FACP
manufacturer.
f. Contractor shall be responsible for satisfying all conduit fill requirements. Conduit cross
sectional conductor fill shall not exceed 40% under any circumstances.
2. Wire:
a. All fire alarm system wiring as installed under this contract shall be new “Fire Wire” from
FACP to device.
b. Wiring 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 shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less
than 16 AWG for initiating device circuits and signaling line circuits, and 14 AWG for
notification appliance circuits.
c. All wire and cable shall be listed and/or approved by a recognized testing agency for use
with a protective signaling system.
d. All field wiring shall be completely supervised.
3. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes and Cabinets:
All boxes and cabinets shall be UL listed for their use and purpose. All junction boxes shall
be painted red.
4. Initiating circuits shall be arranged to serve like categories (manual, smoke, waterflow). Mixed
category circuitry shall not be permitted except on signaling line circuits connected to
intelligent reporting device.
P. INSTALLATION
1. Installation of equipment and final devices that pertain to other work in the contract shall be
closely coordinated with the appropriate Subcontractors.
2. The contractor shall clean all dirt and debris from the inside and the outside of the fire alarm
equipment after completion of the installation.
3. All junction boxes shall be sprayed red and/or labeled "Fire Alarm". Wiring color code shall be
maintained throughout the installation.
4. Provide and install the system in accordance with the plans and specifications, all applicable
codes, and the Manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring shall be installed in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards. Upon completion of installation, the Contractor shall
so certify, in writing, to the Owner and the General Contractor.
S. FIRE ALARM WIRING
1. All wiring shall be color coded as follows and must be installed within conduit:
a. Fire alarm control panel - 120 Volt - 2 #12 AWG.
b. Alarm initiating devices - 2 #16 AWG per zone, one (1) brown, on (1) violet.
c. Horn devices - 2 #14 AWG per circuit. One (1) red, one (1) black.
d. Visual devices - on same circuit as horn devices.
e. Slave fan relay - 2 #14 AWG blue wires from fire alarm control panel to fan relay.
f. Magnetic door holder device - 2 #14 AWG yellow wires from fire alarm control panel to
holders.
g. Remote annunciator/graphic device - 2 #14 and 1 pair #18 AWG. All wires #14 AWG and
properly identified at control panel and annunciator locations.
2. Install and connect conduit and wiring from fire alarm control panel to telephone terminal
cabinet for central station tie.
3. All junction boxes used with the fire alarm system will be painted red.
4. Coordinate connections with supplies of central station network system.
END OF SECTION
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