5.
Conduit routing from station to panel to printer
6. Printer location.
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PART 1
GENERAL
1.1
REFERENCES
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the
extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the
basic designation only.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 70
(2005) National Electrical Code
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 50
(1995; Rev thru Sep 2003) Enclosures for
Electrical Equipment
UL 6
(2000; Rev thru May 2003) Rigid Metal
Conduit
UL 797
(2004) Electrical Metallic Tubing -- Steel
1.2
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.2.1
Integration and Services
Provide in the prisoner housing units a watchtour system with the
capabilities of printing on its systems printer a log of watchtours
conducted. Provide two sets of auxiliary relay contacts for the
interfacing of the interior fire alarm system to the watchtour system
printer for log of fire alarm system alarms. The watchtour system shall
consist of a series of watchtour stations auxiliary relays, a watchtour
panel and printer directly wired to each other.
1.2.2
Sequence of Operation
Where watchtour stations are indicated to be installed in a housing area,
the combination of stations shall operate in the following manner as a
system. On the watchtour control panel located in the guard control
station, the touring officer shall select one of the three "watchtour
start" key switches labeled "MEDICAL OFFICER," "COMMANDING OFFICER," or
"CONTROL OFFICER." Turning the "watchtour start" momentary action key
switch on the watchtour panel shall cause the amber light emitting diode
(LED) and all green station LED to illuminate and a signal to be sent to
the system printer which shall print the tour start, location, time, and
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