Fire Alarm System Requirementsq One complete set of construction documents: o Signed and Sealed o Properly scaled o On same size pages o Legible o Showing fire alarm components only o All rooms identified o All fire rated walls, floors and ceilings identified
q Construction documents shall show: o Symbols confirming to NFPA 170 or symbol key for non-standard symbols o Location of devices and appliances o Height of all pull stations and horn or horn strobe components o End of line devices o Conduit wire runs o Conduit size o Number and size of conductors o Zone indication shall be placed adjacent to the appropriate end of line device o Full point to point or typical point to point wiring configuration o All initiating and notification circuits shall be identified o Any auxiliary functions o Total number of all alarm initiating devices and alarm indicating appliances o Sequence of operation matrix
q Manufacturers catalog cut sheets for all devices and appliances o All equipment be listed for commercial use
q Documentation on sealing of all penetrations o Fire rating of walls, floors and ceilings are__________________ o Materials used meet ASTM E814 or E119 o Details on method to be used to provide fire rating of penetration o Fire-stop systems or devices listed by UL or independent testing lab o Approved methods attached to construction documents
q Battery calculations o Voltage drop calculations o Circuit amperage o Include standby and alarm conditions calculations
q Central Station Information-must be listed by UL or FM o Name of Company _________________________________________ o Address __________________________________________________ o Business Phone Number______________________________________ o Contact person _____________________________________________ o Method of transmission ______________________________________ o Phone number to our dispatch center ____________________________
The following will be checked at the time of the acceptance test
q Will sound pressure levels for audible indication devices meet the requirements of NFPA 72 and the International Building Code? q Will visible appliances meet the requirements of NFPA 72, International Building Code and the ADA guidelines? q Fire alarm control panel(s) and remote annunciator(s) shall visibly display the location of the alarm in alpha-numeric text o The location of the alarm must be specific o Provide enough information to determine source of alarm |