system shall be capable of operating all speakers at the same time. The
digitalized voice message shall consist of a non-volatile (EPROM)
microprocessor based input to the amplifiers. The microprocessor shall
actively interrogate circuitry, field wiring, and digital coding necessary
for the immediate and accurate rebroadcasting of the stored voice data into
the appropriate amplifier input. Loss of operating power, supervisory
power, or any other malfunction which could render the digitalized voice
module inoperative shall automatically cause the slow whoop tone to take
over all functions assigned to the failed unit. Messages shall utilize a
[male] [female] voice and shall be as follows:
["May I have your attention, please. May I have your attention, please.
A
fire has been reported which may affect your floor. Please walk to the
nearest exit and evacuate the building." (Provide a [2] [_____] second
pause.) "May I have your attention, please...(repeat the message)."]
["May I have your attention please. May I have your attention please. A
fire emergency has been reported in the building. Please leave the building
by the nearest exit or exit stairway. Do not use the elevators." (Provide
a [2] [_____] second pause.) "May I have your attention please..(repeat
the message)."]
[_____]
][2.2.11.6
Fire Alarm Signal
A fire alarm shall activate notification appliances throughout the
building. Audible devices shall be fire alarm horns which produce a
[three-pulse temporal pattern] [continuous slow whoop tone] [_____].
Visual devices shall be strobes operating in accordance with NFPA 72.
]2.2.11.7
Memory
Provide each control unit with non-volatile memory and logic for all
functions. The use of long life batteries, capacitors, or other
age-dependent devices shall not be considered as equal to non-volatile
processors, PROMS, or EPROMS.
2.2.11.8
Field Programmability
Provide control units and control panels that are fully field programmable
for control, initiation, notification, supervisory, and trouble functions
of both input and output. The system program configuration shall be menu
driven. System changes shall be password protected and shall be
accomplished using personal computer based equipment.
2.2.11.9
Input/Output Modifications
The FACP shall contain
features which allow the bypassing of input devices
from the system or the
modification of system outputs. These control
features shall consist
of a panel mounted keypad [and a keyboard]. Any
bypass or modification
to the system shall indicate a trouble condition on
the FACP[, VDU] [and a
printed output of the trouble condition].
2.2.11.10
Resetting
Provide the necessary controls to prevent the resetting of any alarm,
supervisory, or trouble signal while the alarm, supervisory or trouble
condition on the system still exists.
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