the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.
1.3.6
Compliance
The central fire alarm system shall be configured in accordance with NFPA 72.
The transmitting equipment shall be compatible with receiving equipment
and shall be UL listed or FM approved or shall be approved or listed by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory, in accordance with the applicable
NFPA standards.
1.3.7
Qualifications
1.3.7.1
Registered Professional Engineer
The Contractor shall provide the services of a Registered Professional
Engineer with at least 4 years of current experience in the design of fire
protection and detection systems. The Contractor shall submit the
qualifications, with verification of experience and license number, for
this engineer.
1.3.7.2
Installer
The Contractor shall submit documentation demonstrating that the central
fire alarm system installer has been regularly engaged in the installation
of fire detection and alarm systems meeting NFPA standards for a minimum of
3 years immediately preceding commencement of this contract. Documentation
shall include proof of satisfactory performance on at least three projects
similar to that required by these specifications, including the names and
telephone numbers of using agency points of contact for each of these
projects. Documentation shall indicate the type of each system installed
and include a written certificate that each system has performed
satisfactorily in the manner specified for a period of not less than 12
months following completion. Data shall be submitted 30 days prior to
commencement of installation. Listing of the installer under "Protective
Signaling Services - Local, Auxiliary, Remote Station Proprietary (UUJS)"
or under "Protective Signaling Services - Central Station (UUFX)" of the UL
Fire Protection Equipment Directory will be accepted as equivalent proof of
compliance with the foregoing experience requirements.
1.4
SYSTEM DESIGN
1.4.1
Operation
The central fire alarm system shall be a complete, supervised system
consisting of remote digital transmitters connected to building fire alarm
panels and a digital receiver system at a central monitoring location. The
system shall be activated into the alarm mode when an abnormal condition
occurs in any building fire alarm system. The system shall remain in the
alarm mode until the alarm is acknowledged and reset by the operator.
1.4.2
Alarm Functions
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NOTE: Coordinate with the local fire department or
other authority responsible for the central fire
alarm system to determine which signal or signals
are required to be transmitted to the fire alarm
monitoring center.
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