percent spare capacity for initiating devices.
Annotate data for
each circuit on the drawings.
[c.
Provide data to indicate that the amplifiers have sufficient
capacity to simultaneously drive fire alarm speakers at their 1/2
watt tap plus 50 percent spare capacity. Annotate data for each
circuit on the drawings.]
[d.
Provide a detailed description of the final acceptance testing
procedures (including equipment nencessary for testing smoke
detectors using real smoke).]
1.5.2
Qualifications of Installer
[Design shall be by a National Institute for Certification in Engineering
Technologies (NICET) Level III or Level IV Technician.] Installer shall
have an office, which has been in existence for at least 3 years[, within a
[_____] mile radius of the job site]. Installation shall be accomplished
by an electrical contractor with a minimum of 5 years' experience in the
installation of fire alarm systems. The Contracting Officer may reject any
proposed installer who cannot show evidence of such qualifications. The
services of a technician provided by the control equipment manufacturer
shall be provided to supervise installation, adjustments, and tests of the
system. The Contractor shall furnish evidence that the fire alarm
equipment supplier has an experienced and effective service organization
which carries a stock of repair parts for the system to be furnished. The
Contractor shall guarantee labor, materials, and equipment provided under
this contract against defects for a period of one year after the date of
final acceptance of this work by the Contracting Officer and the receipt of
as-built drawings and schematics of all equipment. Prior to installation,
submit data for approval by the [[_____] Division] [EFA [_____]], Naval
Facilities Engineering Command, Fire Protection Engineer, showing that the
Contractor has successfully installed addressable, analog intelligent
interior fire alarm systems of the same type as specified herein, or that
the Contractor has a firm contractual agreement with a subcontractor having
such required experience. Include the names and locations of at least
three installations where the Contractor, or the subcontractor referred to
above, has installed such systems. Indicate the type and design of each
system and certify that each system has performed satisfactorily in the
manner intended for a period of not less than 18 months. Submit names and
phone numbers of points of contact at each site.
1.5.3
Record Drawing Software
Furnish one set of floppy diskettes containing CAD based drawings in DXF
format of as-built drawings and schematics.
1.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Equipment and devices shall be compatible and operable with existing
station fire alarm system and shall not impair reliability or operational
functions of existing supervising station fire alarm system. [Existing
supervising station fire alarm system is [_____].]
1.6.1
Regulatory Requirements
Devices and equipment for fire alarm service shall be listed by UL Fire
Prot Dir or approved by FM P7825.
SECTION 13855N
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