with the manufacturer's certification of the qualifications of the named
individuals.
1.6.1.3
Fire Alarm System Technician or Engineer
Make installation, adjustments, and tests under the supervision of a
technician or engineer retained by the Contractor who is qualified with at
least 2 years' experience in the installation and operation of exterior
fire alarm systems of the type specified.
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NOTE: For projects administered by Pacific
Division, NAVFACENGCOM, include the following
paragraph requiring the minimum qualification of a
NICET Level-III technician for preparation of all
fire protection system drawings. Delete for
projects administered by Northern Division,
NAVFACENGCOM. For projects administered by other
EFDs, consult with the EFD's Fire Protection
Engineer for further guidance before using the
paragraph.
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a.
Qualification of technician:
Installation drawings, shop drawings and as-built drawings shall be
prepared by, or under the supervision of, a qualified technician.
Qualified technician shall be an individual who is experienced with the
types of works specified herein, and is certified by the National Institute
for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) as an engineering
technician with minimum Level-III certification in fire alarm system
program. Contractor shall submit data showing the names and certification
of the technician at or prior to submittal of drawings.
1.6.2
Modification of References
In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions shall
be considered to be mandatory, as though the word "shall" had been
substituted for "should" wherever it appears; reference to the "authority
having jurisdiction" shall be interpreted to mean the Engineering Field
Division Fire Protection Engineer.
1.6.3
Regulatory Requirements
Materials and equipment for fire alarm service shall be listed by UL Fire
Prot Dir or approved by FM P7825. Provide current materials and equipment
of one manufacturer regularly engaged in production of such equipment, and
provide items that have performed satisfactorily for at least 2 years prior
to bid opening.
1.6.3.1
Installation Certificate
Upon completion of construction, submit an installation certificate issued
by a service company listed in UL Fire Prot Dir, under "Protection
Signaling Services - Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station Proprietary."
1.6.3.2
UL Listings/FM Approvals
Submit copies of current UL listings or FM approvals for the system in
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