1.7.1.2
Carbon Dioxide 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 low-pressure
carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems of the type specified.
1.7.2
Parts Reliability
Certify that materials and equipment furnished are identical to items that
have been in satisfactory use for at least two years prior to bid opening.
1.7.3
Test Procedures
Submit detailed test procedures for the low-pressure carbon dioxide fire
extinguishing system [60] [_____] calendar days prior to performing system
tests.
1.7.4
Installation Personnel
Submit names of personnel who will supervise installation and testing of
system, and who will instruct government personnel. Submit manufacturer's
certification of named individuals' qualifications.
1.7.5
UL Listings or FM Approvals
Submit copies of current UL listings or FM approvals for the system in
configurations offered.
1.7.6
Fire Extinguishing System Preliminary Tests
After successfully completing final acceptance tests and making
corrections, submit test results in booklet form showing field tests
performed were in compliance with specified performance criteria. Submit
certificates for preliminary tests on piping system.
1.7.7
Contractor's Material and Test Certificate
Submit certificate.
1.7.8
Regulatory Requirements
Materials and equipment for carbon dioxide fire protection system shall be
listed by UL Fire Prot Dir, or approved by FM P7825. Provide current
materials and equipment manufacturer regularly engaged in production of
such equipment [and essentially duplicate items that have been in
satisfactory use for at least 2 years] prior to bid opening.
1.7.9
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 [_____] Division,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Fire Protection Engineer.
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