PROJECT : DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE DETECTION ALARM SYSTEM

LOCATION : LAGUNA TECHNOPARK 3, BINAN LAGUNA PHILIPPINES

FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION OF FIRE

DETECTION ALARM SYSTEM
LAGUNA TECHNOPARK 3, BINAN LAGUNA

A2Z LOGISTIC INCORPORATION

OWNER

FRANCISCO B. CULBRINA
Professional Electronics Engineer

Reg. No. : 0000400

PTR : 17237179A
Date : JAN. 03, 2022
Place : PROVINCE OF RIZAL

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FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM (FDAS)

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Provide fire detection and alarm system in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
B. The fire detection and alarm system shall be a stand-alone system operating
independently of other control systems. It shall have an automatic dial-up feature to Local
Fire Station.
C. Related work specified in other divisions of these specifications:
1. Sprinkler water flow and tamper switches.
2. Magnetic door holders and electric door locking hardware.
3. Installation of fire alarm speaker and firefighter's phone jack in
elevator cabs.
4. Public Address Emergency Announcement
D. Movement of devices and equipment +3-5m away from location in the plan should
not incur additional cost or variation orders.

1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All work specified in this Section is subject to the provisions of Section

16001 – General Provisions.
B. Refer to the following Sections of related work in connection with the Fire
Detection and Alarm System:
Section 16490 - Fire Barrier
Section 16112 - Raceways
Section 16170 - Grounding
Section 17726 - Background Music (BGM) and Public Address (PA) System

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Fire Department approval of fire detection and alarm system.

B. Manufacturer and equipment supplier shall have a minimum of ten years
experience as Contractor of fire detection and alarm system and shall have at least five
completed or on going FDAS installation in the Philippines.
C. Equipment supplier shall have 24 hour parts and labor service available with a
maximum 4 hour response time.
D. Prior to making required submittals, system supplier shall meet with the Fire
Department and make an informal presentation of the fire alarm and detection system.
Meeting minutes shall be issued and comments incorporated into the required submittals.
E. Engineer in-charge supervising the work shall be a duly Registered Professional
Electronics Engineer as required by R.A. 9292 and revised National Building Code.

1.4 STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Fire Department Requirements

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B. National Building Code of the Philippines (Latest)

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 72, 101, 5000)
D. United Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
• UL 268 - Smoke Detectors for Fire Alarm System
• UL 268A - Smoke Detectors for Duct Application
• UL 521 - Heat Detectors for Fire protective Signaling Systems
E. National Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514 and its IRR)

1.5 ABBREVIATIONS

A. FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Minutes of system supplier's meeting with the Bureau of Fire Department.

B. Manufacturer's product data sheets for equipment including Fire Marshal listing
numbers.
C. Floor plans (minimum 1:100 scale) showing device locations and interconnecting
conduit and wire. Floor plan (minimum 1:25 scale) of the Fire Command Center (FCC)
indicating fire management system equipment, equipment furnished by others, tables, plan
racks, and required clearances. Elevations (minimum 1:25 scale) of each wall of the FCC.
D. Riser diagram showing devices, equipment, and interconnecting conduit and wire.
Indicate points of connection to other equipment such as motor control centers, damper
actuators, fire pump controllers, dry pipe sprinkler systems, electric door locking hardware,
and magnetic door holders.
E. Scaled detail drawings of FACP
F. Wiring diagram for each device.
G. Wiring diagrams for smoke control sequence.
H. Voltage drop calculations.
I. Battery sizing calculations.
J. Visual alarm power supply sizing calculations.
K. Power supply calculations and interface installation shop drawing for magnetic door
holders, and electric door locking hardware.
L. List of all devices with address identification.
M. Seismic restraint calculations.

1.7 FIELD TESTING

A. Wiring shall be inspected and tested for continuity and short circuits. The minimum
allowable insulation resistance between any two conductors or between conductors and
ground is ten mega-ohms measured with a 500 volt megger.
B. Field Test Reports:

1. Certification that equipment has been properly installed and is in

satisfactory operating condition.
2. Sensitivity settings for smoke detectors.
3. Detailed operational test report in matrix form indicating each
initiating device, each signaling device, each communication device, and
each control and indicating light on each piece of equipment. Report shall
certify the following:

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a. Successful operation of each alarm and supervisory

initiating device.
b. Successful operation of each signaling device.
c. Successful operation of automatic smoke control
sequences.
d. Successful operation of FACP
e. Successful operation of line supervision devices.
f. Successful operation of offsite alarm monitoring system
connection (optional).
g. Successful operation of unlocking electronically locked
doors.

1.8 IDENTIFICATION

A. Provide an identification nameplate for each equipment cabinet.

1.9 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

A. A computerized intelligent addressable, non-coded, two stage evacuation system

complete with integrated emergency voice evacuation and two way communication
system will be provided. The system will be designed using National Building Code
of the Philippines (latest) and other related standards such as NFPA as reference.
B. The main design principle of the proposed system is to provide localized
microprocessor based intelligent Fire Alarm Control Panel, FACP with Emergency
Voice Evacuation System. Detectors and system device are able to identify
maintenance points, malfunctioning and line discontinuity.
C. The primary means of detection/suppression will be a system of smoke detectors
integrated with the automatic sprinkler system. Smoke detectors will be provided in
all areas of the building to comply with local codes, and will be supplemented by the
following types of early warning detection.
D. All detectors and zone control and monitor modules will be connected on an
addressable loop and will each possess a unique address to allow specific
identification in the case of alarm or malfunction and environmental sensitivity
adjustment.
E. Upon activation of any alarm, initiating devices the system will sends signal to:

1. Transmit an evacuation broadcast to the fire floor, floor above and

floor below.
2. Transmit an alert broadcast to the remainder of the tower and the
below grade floors.
3. Automatically stop all building floors recirculating air handling
systems.
4. Automatically start all smoke removal and pressurization fan
systems as well as open/close appropriate dampers.
5. Activate all fire shutters to 1st stage position (if there’s presence).
6. Release all secure door magnetic locks or electronically locked
doors.
7. Annunciate all functions at the Fire Alarm Control Panel located in
the FCC Room.

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8. Should the initial alarm not be acknowledge within five minutes, an

evacuation broadcast will be transmitted to the entire building complex.
9. Transmit signal to the local fire department.
10. A hard copy printout to be initiated at the printer.
F. A selective paging system will be integrated with the signaling system to allow
authorized announcements.
G. An integrated UL listed dedicated two way fire fighter’s telephone system will be
provided at each exit stair entry to allow direct communication between the fire
fighters and the Fire Command Center.
H. The main control panel will consist of a central processing unit, printer and colour
LCD unit annunciator with a complete graphics package identifying all fire zone
status.
I. The printer shall be as an event and status printer, it shall be laserjet type with a
minimum speed of 200 characters per second at 10 characters per inch.

1.10 SYSTEM ZONING (TO BE FURTHER COORDINATED WITH THE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
CONSULTANT)

A. Firefighter's Telephone System:

1. Plug in jacks: Each stairwell shall be a separate, individual zone.
2. Emergency telephones: Each stairwell shall be a separate, individual zone.
3. Each bank of elevator cabs shall be a separate, individual zone.
4. Each elevator lobby bank riser shall be a separate, individual zone.
B. Damper Override Control and Status Indication:
1. Separate zone for each damper actuator.

Damper switches each with open close and auto functions as well as positive indication shall be
provided at each floor and are to be provided at the main control panel.

1.11 TRAINING

A. The Contractor shall provide appropriate training for the operation and maintenance of the fire
detection and alarm system, in accordance with the requirements of Section 16001.

PART 2 – PRODUCT

A. Contractor must have at least 10 years of experience and existence.

2.2 LINE SUPERVISION

A. All system equipment and wiring shall be supervised.

B. Style 7 wiring shall be arranged so that the system shall not be affected by a single
open, short, or ground condition. Report trouble condition and automatically switch over to
alternate wiring path.

C. Style Y wiring shall utilize end of line resistors.

D. Addressable Channel Wiring: Style 6.

E. Multiplex Channel Wiring: Style 7.
F. Non Addressable Initiating Device Wiring: Style Y.

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2.3 STANDBY BATTERIES

A. Provide sufficient battery (NiCd) capacity to operate the entire system upon loss of
power under maximum normal load for a minimum period of 24 hours with a
minimum of 5 minutes of alarm operation at the end of this period.
B. The system shall automatically transfer to the standby batteries upon power failure.
Battery charging and recharging shall be automatic.

2.4 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)

A. Solid state, microprocessor based, modular design, fully supervised and intelligent
addressable. Steel enclosure in standard finish, with hinged, locking door. Integral
power supply, standby batteries, and battery charger.
B. Provide power on LED, power failure LED, system trouble LED, system reset switch,
alarm silence switch, trouble silence switch, manual evacuation switch, alarm
acknowledge switch, trouble acknowledge switch, supervisory service acknowledge
switch, lamp test button, tone alert, battery supervision LED, auxiliary relays, and
other system indicators and controls necessary for processing alarm and signaling
functions. Indicating lamps shall be LED type.
C. Provide appropriate permanent identification labeling of control and indicating
functions.
D. Annunciation:
Serial annunciator with back lit, alphanumeric, 80 character liquid crystal display indicating
clear language information as to the type of alarm (device type), point status (alarm or trouble),
number of alarms on the system, and a custom location label. Ability to scroll back through prior
system actions.
E. System shall utilize analog type smoke detection with alarm verification, self test
feature, individual sensor automatic timed sensitivity adjustment, individual smoke
sensor field adjustable sensitivity set from FACP, and automatic maintenance alarm
feature.
F. With Lon Bus or Lon Works interface.

2.5 FIRE ALARM INITIATING DEVICES

A. General:
1. Intelligent Addressable type.
2. Provide auxiliary relays where required to satisfy system operational
requirements.
3. Smoke detectors shall be intelligent analog type.
B. Manual Pull Stations:
1. Furnish and install where indicated on plan.
2. All manual pull station shall be single action non-coded break glass type.
3. Manual station shall be constructed of Red Lexan or Die Cast Metal with
clearly visible operating instruction.
4. Station shall be suitable for surface mounting on matching back box.
5. Pulling the alarm handle shall activate the toggle switch which shall cause
the station n alarm position.
6. Push button type manual station shall not be acceptable.
C. Smoke Detectors:

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1. Photoelectric smoke detector:

a. LED light source, silicon photodiode receiving element. Line filter
and time delay circuitry to prevent transient false alarms.
b. 360o smoke entry, locking tamper screw, pulsating on power LED
indicator, UL 268.
c. Adjustable obscuration/smoke detection levels.
d. Provides maintenance identification alarm.
e. Provides two LED function/working indication.
D. Device Monitoring Module
1. The device monitoring module shall permit the use of conventional
detecting devices including sprinkler flow switches and supervisory switches
on the addressable system. The module can be mounted together in the
fire alarm cabinet or be in the standard outlet boxes located near the device
being monitored.
E. Control Module
1. Interfaces a controlled device to the addressable system. This enables the
fire alarm panel to direct an instruction only to the intended device by
addressing to its control module.
F. Sounder (Horn) - Strobes
1. Fire lights shall be a xenon-strobe type or equivalent. It shall be low-voltage
(24 VDC).
• The maximum pulse duration shall be 2/10ths of one second (0.2
second with a maximum duty cycle of 40%). A pulse duration is
defined as the time interval between initial and final points of 10%
of maximum signal.
• The intensity shall be minimum of 75 candela.
• The flash rate shall be minimum of 1 Hz and a maximum of 3 Hz.
2. The color shall be clear or nominal white (i.e. unfiltered or clear filtered
white light).
3. Electric, utilizing solid state electronic technology operating on a nominal 24
VDC, with a nominal rating of 82 dBA at 3m.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. All equipment shall be installed and connected in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommendations. Following the required specifications indicated
here.
B. Wiring shall be color coded, and in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and Fire Department requirements. Install wiring in an
independent, dedicated metallic raceway system.
C. Connections to devices installed in accessible tile ceilings shall be in flexible
conduit. Device back boxes shall be securely attached to framing members.

D. Provide wireways above and/or below equipment cabinets to accommodate

large concentrations of wiring. Conductors within equipment cabinets shall be
carefully formed and harnessed.
E. Connect equipment to emergency power system.

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F. Provide power supply wiring to electric damper actuators used for smoke
control that are not controlled by the temperature control system.
G. Furnish a fire alarm speaker and a firefighter's plug in jack for each elevator.
Coordinate installation with elevator equipment supplier.
H. Provide a 25 mm empty conduit from the FACP to the nearest telecom
terminal backboard.
I. The supplier/contractor must provide a complete layout plan for a class “A”
wiring reflecting the location/position of the control panel, smoke detectors, pull
stations and alarm horn.
J. The supplier/contractor must provide quarterly preventive maintenance
during the defects liability and warranty periods.
K. A provision of a preventive service maintenance contract after the one year
of warranty period.

3.2 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A. Provide the service of a competent factory-trained engineer or technical

authorized by the manufacturer of the fire detection and alarm system equipment
to technically supervise and participate during all of the adjustments and tests for
the system. Make all adjustments and tests in the presence of the Project Manager.
B. When the system has been completed, and prior to the final inspection,
furnish testing equipment and perform the following tests in the presence of the
Engineer and the Local authority having jurisdiction.

1. Check installation, supervision and operation to ascertain that they

will function as specified.
2. When any defects are detected, make repairs or install replacement
components, and repeat the test.

C. At the final inspection, a factory-trained representative of the manufacturer

of the major equipment shall perform the required test. In addition, the
representative shall demonstrate that the systems function properly in every
respect. The demonstration shall be made in the presence o the Owner’s
Representative, Project Manager, Consultant and the local authority having
jurisdiction.

***END OF SECTION ***

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