contract drawings] [as follows: [_____]].
1.4.3
Alarm Functions
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NOTE: Check with the local fire department to
determine which signal or signals are to be
transmitted. For zoned fire alarm reporting, the
transmitter should be zoned as required by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
The designer will list zones and indicate the exact
wording of the descriptive zone labeling.
Functions e., g., and h. below are optional
depending on the job conditions.
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An alarm condition on a circuit shall automatically initiate the following
functions:
a. Transmission of [a signal] [signals] over the station [telephonic]
[telegraphic] [radio] fire reporting system. [The signal shall be
common for any device] [The signals shall be as follows: [_____]].
b. Visual indications of the alarmed devices on the fire alarm control
panel display [and on the remote audible/visual display].
c. Continuous sounding or operation of alarm notification appliances
[only in designated areas] [throughout the building] as required by
ANSI S3.41.
d.
Closure of doors held open by electromagnetic devices.
e.
Operation of the smoke control system.
f. Deactivation of the air handling units [serving the alarmed area]
[throughout the building].
g. Shutdown of power to the data processing equipment in the alarmed
area.
h. Automatic discharge of the designated fire suppression systems.
A
[_____] [15] second maximum delay shall be provided for the deluge
system, a [_____] [30] second delay for the wet pipe system.
1.4.4
Primary Power
Operating power shall be provided as required by paragraph Power Supply for
the System. Transfer from normal to emergency power or restoration from
emergency to normal power shall be fully automatic and not cause
transmission of a false alarm. Loss of ac power shall not prevent
transmission of a signal via the fire reporting system upon operation of
any initiating circuit.
1.4.5
Battery Backup Power
Battery backup power shall be through use of rechargeable, sealed-type
storage batteries and battery charger.
SECTION 13851A
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