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A new Multiplex intelligent fire alarm system shall be installed within the Stadium. This building shall be 25
provided with a minimum of one fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
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The control Panel shall be modular, expandable with solid state, microprocessor-based electronics. It shall 28
display through the front viewing window only those primary controls and displays essential to operation 29
during a fire alarm condition.
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The fire alarm system shall allow for loading and editing special instructions and operating sequences as 32
required. Software programming shall allow for full flexibility for selective input/output control functions 33
based on the Boolean programming functions AND, OR, NOT, as well as timing, and special coded 34
operations. The system shall be able to use all of the above programming functions in combination with any 35
number of inputs and outputs. The systems shall be capable of on-site programming to accommodate system 36
expansion and facilitate changes in operation. All software operations shall be stored in a non-volatile 37
programmable memory within the fire alarm control panel. Loss of primary and secondary power shall not 38
erase the instructions stored in memory.
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Simple Addressable systems, which do not support Analog Addressable or Intelligent Addressable detection 41
technology, shall be unacceptable.
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The control panel shall provide the following as standards:
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Analog Addressable or Intelligent Addressable Detection, supporting the following:
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Drift compensation 46
Sensitivity display in % 47
Sensitivity adjustment 48
Day/night sensitivity adjustment 49
Auto Detector test to meet NFPA 72 50
Alarm verification with tally counter 51
Maintenance alerts 52
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The number of Signaling Line Circuits (SLCs) required for the specified quantity of addressable 54
field devices and peripherals, plus one (1) spare loop (SLC) for each five (5) active loops. Each 55
active loop shall include 10% spare capacity or a minimum of 10 additional devices.
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The number of Audible Notification Appliance Circuits (Speaker NACs) required for the specified 58
quantity of speakers plus one (1) spare circuit for each ten (10) active circuits. Each active circuit 59
shall include 25% spare capacity.
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The number of Visual Notification Appliance Circuits (Strobe NACs) required for the specified 62
quantity of strobes plus one (1) spare circuit for each ten (10) active circuits. Each active circuit 63
shall include 25% spare capacity or a minimum of (4) 110 cd devices that can be added in the future.
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80-character liquid crystal display.
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History log file with a minimum of 800 events 3
Field programmability 4
Silent walk test 5
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The multiplex/intelligent system shall provide the ability to recall alarms and trouble conditions in 7
chronological order for the purpose of recreating an event history.
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The LCD shall display the following information relative to the abnormal condition of a point in the system 10
prior to acknowledgement:
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40 characters for:
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Point address and loop number (i.e. 555-L5) 14
Type of device (i.e. smoke sensor, pull station, water-flow) 15
Point status (i.e. alarm, trouble) 16
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40 characters for:
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Custom location label (i.e. 4th Floor - Room 444) 19
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Keyboards or keypads shall not be required to operate the system during fire alarm conditions.
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The following software functions shall be provided, from the built-in system keyboard / display:
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Setting of time and date 24
LED testing 25
Alarm, trouble, and abnormal condition listing 26
Enabling and disabling of each monitor point separately 27
Activation and deactivation of each control point separately 28
Changing operator access levels 29
Walk Test enable / disable 30
Running diagnostic functions 31
Displaying historical logs 32
Point listing 33
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The following hardware control switches/functions shall be provided within the main panel enclosure, though 35
may not all be utilized immediately:
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Acknowledge alarm or trouble 37
Silence alarm or trouble 38
Reset system after alarm 39
Connect/disconnect Central Monitoring tie 40
Provide manual evacuation (drill) 41
Provide manual ALERT message(s) activation 42
Provide manual audio selection switches (if select voice is specified) 43
Bypass elevator interface 44
Bypass AHU / Fan Interface 45
Bypass speakers 46
Bypass strobes 47
(4) Future programmable switches 48
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Switches mentioned above but not applicable to this building shall still be provided in the stated 50
quantity. These unused switches shall not be initially programmed and would be labeled as SPARE 51
or UNUSED.
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STATUS INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS 54
A local audible device shall sound during Alarm, Trouble or Supervisory conditions. This audible device 55
shall also sound during each keypress to provide an audible feedback to ensure that the key has been pressed 56
properly.
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The 2-line by 40-character liquid crystal display shall be backlit for enhanced readability.
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A cursor shall be visible on the LCD when entering information.
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Scrolling through menu options or lists shall be accomplished in a self-directing manner in which 63
prompting messages shall direct the user.
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LED SUPERVISION 2
All slave modules LEDs shall be supervised for burnout or disarrangement.
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depending on the NFPA requirements.
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First method - Acknowledge one event at a time from an unacknowledged list of events:
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Pressing the appropriate acknowledge button shall display the first unacknowledged condition in the 11
appropriate list (either alarm, supervisory or trouble), and require another acknowledge button. Press to 12
acknowledge only the displayed point.
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After all points have been acknowledged, the LEDs shall glow steadily and the audible alert will be silenced.
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The total number of alarms, supervisory and trouble conditions shall be displayed along with a prompt to 16
review each list chronologically. The end of the list shall be indicated by an end of list message "END of 17
LIST".
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Second method- Pressing the appropriate acknowledge button shall globally acknowledge all points.
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SILENCING 22
If an alarm condition exists and the "Alarm Silence" button is pressed, all alarm audio and visual notifications 23
appliances shall cease operation.
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If trouble conditions exist in the system and the "Trouble Silence" button has been pressed, the aural trouble 26
signal shall cease, but shall resound at time intervals to act as a reminder that the fire alarm system is not in 27
a normal operating mode. Both the time interval and the trouble reminder signal shall be programmable to 28
suit the Owner's application.
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RESET 31
The SYSTEM RESET button shall be used to return the system to its normal state after an alarm condition 32
has been remedied.
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Should the Alarm Silence Inhibit function be active, the system shall ignore all key presses. An indication of 35
enabling and disabling the inhibit state shall be provided as a feedback to the operator.
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BYPASS FUNCTIONS 38
Provide a switch for each item as shown below. Switches not applicable to this building would be provided, 39
but left unprogrammed and labeled and unused.
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Bypass Switches shall be configured such that whenever any bypass function is active, a Trouble status 42
condition shall be reported by the system, per the Trouble Sequence. The trouble message shall indicate the 43
active function(s). Bypass LEDs shall be configured such that LEDs corresponding to the active function(s) 44
shall illuminate and shall remain lit until the associated bypass function is de-activated (until the system is 45
restored to normal operating status). Switches and LEDs shall be provided for the following functions:
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Central Monitoring Bypass - When this bypass function is active; reporting of various status 47
conditions to the reporting system shall be disabled.
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Elevator Interface bypass - When this bypass function is active; actuation of the Control Modules 50
or Supervised Relays, which interface to the Elevator Controls and to the Shunt-Trip Circuit 51
Breaker(s) shall be prevented.
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HVAC / Fan Interface bypass - When this bypass function is active; actuation of the Control 54
Modules or Supervised Relays, which interface to the AHU / Fan starters / Temperature Controls, 55
and to any Smoke Dampers shall be prevented. (Smoke Control System bypass shall be 56
accomplished via the separate, previously specified manual controls).
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ACCESS TO OPERATOR FUNCTIONS:
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The following Operator Function Access Restrictions shall be adhered to as closely as possible. Where 60
system limitations do not allow for the restrictions to be configured exactly as listed, alternate methods will 61
be considered, and shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer prior to bidding:
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ACCESS LEVEL 1 - BASIC OPERATOR FUNCTIONS:
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ACKNOWLEDGE – allows Basic Operators to acknowledge ALARM, TROUBLE, and 1
SUPERVISORY conditions, and to view the lists / logs associated with these functions.
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SIGNAL SILENCE – allows Basic Operators to silence the audible and visual signals. The 4 system shall not permit signals to be silenced during “alarm silence inhibit mode” (if
5 “Inhibit Mode” is utilized).
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SYSTEM RESET – allows Basic Operators to Reset the Fire Alarm System. The "System 8
Reset" button shall be used to return the system to its normal state after an alarm condition 9
has been remedied. The LCD display shall step the user through the reset process with 10
simple English language messages.
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ACCESS LEVEL 2 - HIGH SECURITY FUNCTIONS:
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Changes to the linkage of Operator Functions to Access Level / Pass-Code Profiles may affect the 15
ability of individuals to access required functions. Because of this, access to this linking function 16
shall also be appropriately secured.
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ACCESS LEVEL 3 - OTHER FUNCTIONS:
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These functions shall include, but shall not be limited to:
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Enable / Disable Points
21 Perform “Override” Functions / Features 22
Generate PDF Reports 23
Add / Delete / Change Pass codes, and associated links to system features 24
Set / Change System Clock 25
Set / Change Sensitivity of Detectors 26
Clear History Logs 27
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POINT LISTING 29
All points list by address 30
Monitor point list 31
Signal/speaker list 32
Auxiliary control list 33
Feedback point list 34
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HISTORY LOGGING 36
The system shall be capable of logging and storing the last 800 events (alarm & trouble) in a history log.
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These events shall be stored in a battery protected random access memory.
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The following historical alarm/trouble log events shall be stored:
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Alarm Historical log cleared 45
Alarm Verification tallies 50
Walk Test results 51
Trouble Historical log cleared 52
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SILENT WALK TEST WITH HISTORY LOGGING 54
The system shall be capable of being tested by one person. While in testing mode the alarm activation of an 55
alarm-initiating device shall be silently logged as an alarm condition in the historical data file. The panel 56
shall automatically reset itself after the logging of the alarm.
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The momentary disconnection of an initiating or indicating device circuit shall be silently logged as a trouble 59
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The panel shall have the capability of dividing the system into distinctive walk test groups, a minimum of (8) 2
After testing is considered complete, testing data may be retrieved from the system in chronological order to 8
ensure device/circuit activation.
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WATCH-DOG TIMERS 11
The system shall include independent "Watch-Dog" timers to detect and report failure of any microprocessor 12
circuit, memory, or software.
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special tools or PROM programmers and shall not require replacement of memory IC's. All programming 17
may be accomplished through the standard control panel keyboard or a keyboard at the FCC, or the use of a 18
PC. All programs shall be stored in non-volatile memory.
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All programming or reprogramming shall be done by the supplier at no charge until the owner accepts the 21
allowing programming to be downloaded via portable computer from any node on the network.
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Provide the services of a factory trained and authorized Technician to perform all system software 28
modifications, upgrades, or changes. Response time of the Technician to the site shall not exceed 2 hours for 29
an emergency situation.
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Should the Owner have a factory trained and authorized technician on staff, provide all hardware, software, 32
programming tools, access codes, and documentation necessary to modify the fire alarm system on site.
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Modification includes addition and deletion of devices, circuits, zones, and changes to system operation and 34
custom label changes for devices or zones. The system structure and software shall place no limit on the type 35
or extent of software modifications on-site. Modification of software shall not require power-down of the 36
system or loss of system fire protection while modifications are being made.
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If the system access code is either a hardware key or a software key, the Contractor/Vendor shall provide the 39
proper key to meet the above requirements."
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SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS:
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The system must provide communications with intelligent addressable initiating and control devices 43
individually. These devices shall be individually annunciated at the control panel, FAAP, and FCC.
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Annunciation shall include the following conditions for each point:
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All intelligent addressable initiation and control devices shall have the capability of being disabled or enabled 52
individually.
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Systems that require factory pre-programming or EPROMs to add or delete devices shall be unacceptable.
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The communication format must be a completely digital poll/response protocol to allow t-tapping of the 57
Signaling Line Circuit wiring. Systems that do not utilize full digital transmission protocol are not acceptable.
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performing this function:
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Isolator Modules – Field Mounted.
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OPERATION: MULTIPLEX/INTELLIGENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM