Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 1. Survey Phase/Needs Assessment: Conduct a survey of the buildings to determine the existing conditions of all areas that will be impacted by the installation of the new fire alarm system and the site specific design requirements for this project. This project represents phase two of a fire alarm system installation. Phase one was done in project C0954-00. The survey/needs assessment shall include, but not be limited to the following: • Identify all existing fire detection system components, both operable and inoperable, that shall be removed and replaced as part of this project. • Identify all fire suppression system and flow control valves that require monitoring by the new fire detection system. • Identify building systems and components that require monitoring (duct work, air handlers, etc.) and any other conditions that need to be monitored by the fire detection system. • Consult with facility staff and identify the appropriate location for all new remote annunciator panels. Determine the design requirements for space needs, existing equipment relocation, electrical power, tie-in to the main alarm panel, and provisions for a protected environment at each panel site location where required. • Identify the location and space requirements for the main fire alarm panel. • Identify the design requirements and exact routing of all new electrical distribution power wiring, if necessary, to the fire detection system and related components and the upgrades required for any existing electrical system component. Reuse existing wiring and conduit if possible. • Identify all obstructions that must be altered, relocated, or removed in order to install the new fire detection system. • Identify the requirements for power to run the system and the availability of output devices to enable local as well as remote monitoring. • Identify the design requirements for backup power, through batteries and/or UPS, so that a loss of power, for any reason will not limit the operation of the detection and annunciation of the system. • Survey the existing suppression system and make design provisions to tie the suppression system into new panels as necessary. The survey phase/needs assessment shall be submitted in a bound report (four copies) and shall include an estimate of the construction cost based on the findings of the survey/needs assessment.
