SECTION 16721

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This Section describes the requirements for a complete fire alarm and detection
system as shown or indicated on the Drawings and/or as specified.

B. Work Included:
1. Detectors.
2. Audio/visual alarm signals.
3. Control panel.

1.2 REFERENCES/PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. The general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions, apply to the work specified in this Section.

B. Section 16050, Basic Electrical Requirements, contains additional project

requirements and references which apply to this Section.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. not used.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Supervised non-coded closed circuit 120 volt ac input, 24 volt dc system output.

B. Provide products-of-combustion detectors, horn/strobes, and sprinkler circuits fully

supervised.

C. Design system to operate with detectors and sprinkler circuits as follows:

1. Actuate control panel to cause evacuation alarm continuously throughout
building.
2. Indicate alarm origin at the fire alarm control panel.
3. Initiate air handling unit control in accordance with NFPA 90A.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 16050 for complete description of required submittals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Refer to Section 16050 for comprehensive listing of quality assurance requirements.

B. Installation subject to approval, inspection, and test of Abu Dhabi Civil Defense

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C. Each and all items of the Fire Alarm System shall be listed as a product of a SINGLE
fire alarm system manufacturer under the appropriate category by the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc. (UL), and shall bear the "UL" label. All control equipment shall be
listed under UL category UOJZ as a single control unit. Partial listing shall NOT be
acceptable.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Refer to Section 16050 for complete instructions concerning Delivery, Storage and
Handling.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS OR SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. not used.

1.9 SEQUENCING

A. not used.

1.10 SCHEDULING

A. not used.

1.11 WARRANTY

A. Provide Warranty in accordance with the requirements of Section 01740 and Section
16050.

1.12 SYSTEM STARTUP

A. not used.

1.13 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

A. not used.

1.14 COMMISSIONING

A. not used.

1.15 MAINTENANCE

A. See Section 16050 for additional requirements.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

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A. All panels and peripheral devices shall be the standard product of a single
manufacturer and shall display the manufacturer's name on each component. The
fire alarm system shall be manufactured by one of the following or approved equal:
1. Autocall.
2. Edwards.
3. Simplex.
4. Gent

2.2 EXISTING PRODUCTS

A. not used.

2.3 MATERIALS

A. not used.

2.4 MANUFACTURED UNITS

A. not used.

2.5 EQUIPMENT

A. The system consists of stand alone analogue addressable fire alarm control panel in each
building and a main fire alarm command centre located in the control room. Communication
between the main fire alarm command centre and the stand alone panel shall be through a
fire alarm secure network.

B. The stand-alone fire alarm panel shall provide a local control for the system in the related
block whereof the panel is installed while the command centre shall provide a control for the
complete system. A system alarm resetting shall only be possible from the local fire alarm
panel.

C. Any alarm or trouble from the peripheral circuits shall sound the buzzer, glow the alarm
/Trouble/LED provided for each sensor and the LCD shall display in plain language the
nature of event in the local stand alone panel and at the command centre, the same shall be
repeated at the repeater panel installed.

D. The sounder circuits shall be programmed in the control panel to have primary or secondary
(or) sequential sounder ringing with time delays if necessary as instructed by the engineer
during commissioning.

E. AHUs in the related fire zone shall be switched off.

F. The (AHU’s) Air handling units shall be interlocked with the fire alarm control panel for
tripping purpose during fire condition.

G. The auxiliary circuits in the control panel shall be programmed to activate corresponding to
the nature of event. All equipment to be installed as shown in the layout drawings

H. The system shall be Analogue addressable concept with closed loop initiating device circuits,
individual zone supervision, individual indicating appliance circuit supervision, incoming and
standby power supervision. Include control panel, manual break glass units, automatic fire
detectors, sounders, repeat panels, remote control devices, all wiring, connections to
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devices, outlet boxes, junction boxes, and all other necessary material for a complete
operating system.

I. Smoke Detectors: Detectors shall be listed to UL Standard 268 and shall be

documented compatible with the control equipment to which it is connected.
Detectors shall be listed for this purpose by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. The
detectors shall obtain their operating power from the fire alarm panel supervised
detection loop. The operating voltage shall be 24 VDC (nominal). Removal of the
detector head shall interrupt the supervisory circuit of the fire alarm detection loop
and cause a trouble signal to be generated at the control panel.
1. Each detector shall have a flashing status indicating LED for visual
supervision. When the detector is actuated, the flashing LED will latch on
steady and at full brilliance. The detector may be reset by actuating the control
panel reset switch.
2. Furnish duct mounting units complete with detector housing and sampling tubes;
one alarm operated relay with a set of DPDT contacts rated 2 amp at 120V
installed and connected to the Fire Alarm System. Interconnect the motor
controls for operation in accordance with NFPA 90A.

J. Heat Detectors: Heat Detectors shall be semi recessed or surface mounted, solid
state with combination fixed temperature and rate of rise detection operating in
temperatures above 50°C or rate of rise of 10°C/minute. They shall have removable
protective cover to enable thorough cleaning and have the sensors protected against
mechanical damage. A built-in indicator in the detector base shall indicate detector
operation in alarm conditions.

K. Duct Mounted Smoke Detector: NFPA 72E, ionization type with auxiliary SPDT relay
contact, key-operated NORMAL-RESET-TEST switch, duct sampling tubes
extending width of duct, and visual indication of detector actuation, in duct-mounted
housing. Addressable analogue type.

L. Audio/Visual Alarm: Electromechanical Horn with integral Xenon Flash Device for
surface mounting on a standard 4 inch square box. 24VDC with audio output of not
less than 87 dba at 10 feet on axis.

M. Indications:
1. Provide zones in control panel for system individual box circuits and alarm
circuits only as indicated on the Drawings.
2. Indicate trouble in control panel when fault occurs on system. Incorporate
buzzer, LED, and silencing switch in central panel.
3. Lamp type, supervised flush mounted.
4. Where flush mounted, provide panel complete with steel trim and door with
captive holding studs.

N. Control Panel:
1. Steel construction, painted and hinged front cover with key lock.
2. Equip panel with:
a) Hinged door, front mounted viewing door with controls under lock and key.
b) Separate alarm and trouble light for each supervised circuit.
c) Signal trouble buzzer, light and trouble silence switch.
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d) Separate pilot lamp to supervise power on.

e) System reset switch.
f) Signal horn silence switch.
g) Supplementary relay output modules.
3. Provide supervision of system as follows: A break or a ground on a fire alarm
detector, horn, wire circuit or operation of evacuation alarm horn silence switch
causes trouble signal and trouble lamp illumination. Trouble signal silence
switch silences buzzer but lamp remains illuminated. Upon restoration of the
system, the trouble signal to remain energized until trouble signal silence switch
is restored to normal. On loss of normal AC power, the trouble alarm operates
and illuminates emergency power supervisory pilot lamp. Operation of the
trouble alarm silence switch silences trouble signal but system trouble lamp
remains illuminated. Upon restoration of normal power, trouble alarm remains
energized until the silence switch is restored to normal.
4. Incorporate relays in control panel to initiate air handling unit control in
accordance with NFPA 90A.
5. Provide in control panel supervised box circuits and supervised alarm circuits as
required.

O. Power Supply requirements:

1. Take power supply from independent 120 volt, 15 ampere circuit.

2. Provide rectifier as part of control panel or as separate unit to automatically

maintain standby battery bank fully charged under normal conditions and sized to
recharge standby batteries in 12 hours maximum, following emergency
operation. Rectifier to operate the system when batteries are disconnected.

3. Stand-by power shall be Gel-Cell batteries with sufficient amp hour capacity to
operate the system under supervisory conditions with AC power disconnected for
24 hours and at the end of this period operate alarm devices for five (5) minutes.
Batteries and a fully automatic charger shall be provided within the fire alarm
control panel.

2.6 COMPONENTS

A. not used.

2.7 ACCESSORIES

A. not used.

2.8 MIXES

A. not used.

2.9 FABRICATION

A. not used.

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2.10 FINISHES

A. not used.

2.11 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

A. not used.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLERS

A. not used.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. See Section 16050 for description of the requirements for examination of incoming
Electrical Equipment.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. not used.

3.4 ERECTION

A. not used.

3.5 INSTALLATION

A. Install fire alarm wiring in conduit or utilizing approved plenum cable.

B. Minimum Wire Size: No. 18 AWG copper for box and annunciation circuits, No. 16
AWG copper for horn circuits.

C. Fire alarm conductor terminations in control panel to be made on terminal strips with
separate point for each conductor. All such strips to be number identified as shown
in wiring diagram attached to inside of door of control panel. Connect wiring neatly
to terminal strips. Connect clip with nylon cable straps or lace with jute cord. Set
up termination of cabling so that sections of the system may be isolated or shorted
out for servicing.

D. From fire alarm control panel, make connection to motor controls and related
equipment as required for fan system control.

E. From fire alarm control panel provide one 1.25 inch empty conduit with pull wire to
telephone backboard.

3.6 APPLICATION

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A. not used.

3.7 CONSTRUCTION

A. not used.

3.8 REPAIR/RESTORATION

A. not used.

3.9 RE-INSTALLATION

A. not used.

3.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. See Section 16050 for description of the requirements for Field Quality Control for
Electrical Equipment.

B. Under provisions of Section 01400, have fire alarm equipment supplier make a
thorough inspection of the complete installed fire alarm systems including all
components such as products-of-combustion detectors, sprinkler flow valves, and
controls, to ensure the following:
1. Complete and functional system.
2. Underwriter's Laboratories requirements.
3. Installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
4. Regulations covering supervision of components are adhered to.
5. Make changes necessary to conform to Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 with technical
assistance from the manufacturer.
6. During the period of this inspection by the manufacturer, supply to the
manufacturer one electrician and one apprentice.

3.11 ADJUSTING

A. Refer to Section 16050 for complete instructions concerning Electrical Equipment

Adjustments.

3.12 CLEANING

A. Refer to Section 16050 for complete instructions concerning the Cleaning of

Electrical Equipment after installation.

3.13 DEMONSTRATION

A. not used.

3.14 PROTECTION

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A. Refer to Section 16050 for complete instructions concerning the Protection of

Electrical Equipment.

3.15 SCHEDULES

A. not used.

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