Conductors shall be color coded. Conductors used for the same function
shall be similarly color coded. Wiring color code shall remain uniform
throughout the circuit. Pigtail or T-tap connections to alarm initiating,
alarm indicating, supervisory, and actuation circuits are prohibited.
PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
FIRE PROTECTION RELATED SUBMITTALS
The Fire Protection Specialist shall prepare a list of the submittals from
the Contract Submittal Register that relate to the successful installation
of the sprinkler systems(s). The submittals identified on this list shall
be accompanied by a letter of approval signed and dated by the Fire
Protection Specialist when submitted to the Government.
3.2
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
publications referenced herein.
3.3
INSPECTION BY FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
The Fire Protection Specialist shall inspect the sprinkler system
periodically during the installation to assure that the sprinkler system
installed in accordance with the contract requirements. The Fire
Protection Specialist shall witness the preliminary and final tests, and
shall sign the test results. The Fire Protection Specialist, after
completion of the system inspections and a successful final test, shall
certify in writing that the system has been installed in accordance with
the contract requirements. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the
attention of the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than three
working days after the discrepancy is discovered.
3.4
ABOVEGROUND PIPING INSTALLATION
3.4.1
Protection of Piping Against Earthquake Damage
The system piping shall be protected against damage from earthquakes.
Seismic protection shall include flexible and rigid couplings, sway bracing,
seismic separation assemblies where piping crosses building seismic
separation joints, and other features as required by NFPA 13 for protection
of piping against damage from earthquakes.
3.4.2
Piping in Exposed Areas
Exposed piping shall be installed so as not diminish exit access widths,
corridors, or equipment access. Exposed horizontal piping, including drain
piping, shall be installed to provide maximum headroom.
3.4.3
Piping in Finished Areas
In areas with suspended or dropped ceilings and in areas with concealed
spaces above the ceiling, piping shall be concealed above ceilings. Piping
shall be inspected, tested and approved before being concealed. Risers and
similar vertical runs of piping in finished areas shall be concealed.
3.4.4
Pendent Sprinklers Locations
Sprinklers installed in the pendent position shall be of the listed dry
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