Specifications include, but are not limited to: The new system must comply with the requirements of NEPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC and NFPA 101 for a University Business Occupancy installation. The New system must also comply with all applicable University specified requirements. The Fire Alarm System must be protected against electrical surges, spokes, sags, over-voltages, brownouts, and electrical noise. The Fire detection systems shall have emergency battery backup that is sized in accordance with all applicable codes. The battery supply shall be calculated to operate loads in a supervisory mode for twenty-four (24) hours for central station systems and remote supervisory systems. Batteries shall be sized at 125% of the calculated size to compensate for deterioration and aging during the battery life cycle. All broken, defective, or obsolete components shall be replaced as part of the modification/upgrade work. No obsolete, unsupported, or proprietary systems or components shall remain at the conclusion of the upgrade project. Any new systems, components, software, and firmware shall be currently manufactured and supported by the respective manufacturer. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all systems, components, software, and firmware are upgraded to the latest available version. The completed fire alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA-72H by the contractor in the presence of the Owner’s representative prior to the Fire Marshall inspection. Upon completion of a successful test, the Contractor shall certify the test results in writing to the Fire Marshall, Owner, and Engineer. Provide written 72-hour advance notice of the test to all concerned parties.
