5.9.1 Fire alarm system: The fire alarm system shall be a networked, addressable system supporting up to 2,500 intelligent analog/addressable points per panel. The fire alarm control panel shall have an 80-character display. A Fire Alarm Remote Annunciator panel shall be provided at the building entrance within plain sight for ease of access by fire department personnel, or as required by the AHJ. The fire alarm system shall be designed to maintain a 20 percent spare capacity of all circuits. 5.9.2 Networked system: The fire alarm system shall be able to communicate to a head unit via TCP/IP Ethernet network. Networked Fire Alarm communications and Fire Alarm Addressable loop circuits shall be class “X.” Fire Alarm Notification circuits and Fire Alarm auxiliary circuits shall be class “B” style “B.” Addressable devices shall be capable of replacement without the need of an additional programmer. The Building Control Network (BCN) infrastructure shall provide these communications. Coordinate all requirements with the division 27 Telecom designer. 5.9.3 Mass notification: The Fire Alarm/Mass Notification shall meet the following minimum requirements: Audio devices shall meet intelligibility requirements. Audio and visual devices shall be white and not say “FIRE”. The System shall have 8-channel digital-audio capabilities. The Audio system shall have an extended digital memory to hold up to 32 minutes of specific recorded messages. The System shall have an auxiliary input for third-party audio. 5.9.4 Smoke control: Provide separate panel(s) for smoke control. Use the same model and manufacturer as fire alarm manufacturer if required. Smoke detectors shall be multi-sensor (Photo/Thermal) analog addressable. Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) shall be installed at return air grilles of data center computer room. 5.9.5 Accessibility: ADA typical-configuration guidelines shall be accommodated in the fire alarm specifications. 5.9.6 Warranty: The fire alarm system shall have a minimum one year warranty on equipment from the supplier. The system supplier shall maintain a service organization with adequate spare parts stocked within 30 miles of the installation. Any defects that render the system inoperative shall be repaired within 24 hours of the owner notifying the contractor. Contractor shall provide spare parts for the system and field devices. 5.9.7 Licenses: Bidding contractor shall provide copies of all state licenses for work being performed to the owner for acceptance.
