A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 280500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1.3 Electronic safety and security equipment coordination and installation. Sleeves for raceways and cables. Grout. Common electronic safety and security installation requirements. COORDINATION A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electronic safety and security equipment: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. So connecting raceways and cables will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping."." PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS AND CABLES A. 2.2 Steel Pipe Sleeves: Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends. GROUT A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, nonstaining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time. COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280500 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY A. Measure indicated mounting heights to center of unit for wall-mounting items. B. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements. C. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electronic safety and security equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity. D. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope. 3.2 SLEEVE INSTALLATION PENETRATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY A. Electronic safety and security penetrations occur when raceways or cables penetrate concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated wall assemblies. B. Concrete Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. C. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of wall. D. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls. E. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or cable, unless indicated otherwise. F. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry 1. Promptly pack grout solidly between sleeve and wall so no voids remain. Tool exposed surfaces smooth; protect grout while curing. G. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls: Seal annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants." H. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions and ceilings at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Comply with requirements in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping." COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280500 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL FIRESTOPPING A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated wall assemblies for electronic safety and security installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping." END OF SECTION 280500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280500 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 280513 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1.3 UTP cabling. RS-232 cabling. RS-485 cabling. Fire alarm wire and cable. Identification products. DEFINITIONS A. BICSI: Building Industry Consulting Service International. B. EMI: Electromagnetic interference. C. IDC: Insulation displacement connector. D. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or for remote-control and signaling power-limited circuits. E. Open Cabling: Passing telecommunications cabling through open space (e.g., between the studs of a wall cavity). F. RCDD: Registered Communications Distribution Designer. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Testing Agency Qualifications: An NRTL. 1. B. Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: supervise on-site testing. Currently certified by BICSI as an RCDD to Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1.5 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Test cables upon receipt at Project site. 1. 1.6 Test each pair of UTP cable for open and short circuits. PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Limitations: Do not deliver or install UTP cables and connecting materials until wet work in spaces is complete and dry, and temporary HVAC system is operating and maintaining ambient temperature and humidity conditions at occupancy levels during the remainder of the construction period. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 PATHWAYS A. Support of Open Cabling: NRTL labeled for support of Category 6 cabling, designed to prevent degradation of cable performance and pinch points that could damage cable. 1. 2. 3. Support brackets with cable tie slots for fastening cable ties to brackets. Lacing bars, spools, J-hooks, and D-rings. Straps and other devices. B. Conduit and Boxes: Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." C. Outlet boxes shall be no smaller than 4 inches wide, 4 inches high, and 2-1/2 inches deep with appropriate raised covers as applicable to suit the installation conditions. 2.2 UTP CABLE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. Belden CDT Inc.; Electronics Division. Berk-Tek; a Nexans company. Mohawk; a division of Belden CDT. Superior Essex Inc. Or equal. Description: 100-ohm, 4-pair UTP, binder groups covered with blue plenum rated thermoplastic jacket. 1. 2. 3. Comply with ICEA S-90-661 for mechanical properties. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1 for performance specifications. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2, Category 6. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 4. 2.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Listed and labeled by an NRTL acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction as complying with UL 444 and NFPA 70. UTP CABLE HARDWARE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hubbell Premise Wiring. Leviton Voice & Data Division. Panduit Corp. Ortronics. Or equal. B. General Requirements for Cable Connecting Hardware: Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2, IDC type, with modules designed for punch-down caps or tools. Cables shall be terminated with connecting hardware of same category or higher. C. Jacks and Jack Assemblies: Modular, color-coded, eight-position Category 6 modular receptacle units with integral IDC-type terminals. Color to match connecting cable. 2.4 RS-232 CABLE A. Plenum-Rated Cable: NFPA 70, Type CMP. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2.5 Paired, 2 pairs, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. Plastic insulation. Individual aluminum foil-polyester tape shielded pairs with 100 percent shield coverage. Plastic jacket. Pairs are cabled on common axis with No. 24 AWG, stranded (7x32) tinned copper drain wire. Flame Resistance: Comply with NFPA 262. RS-485 CABLE A. Plenum-Rated Cable: NFPA 70, Type CMP. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.6 Paired, 2 pairs, No. 22 AWG, stranded (7x30) tinned copper conductors. Fluorinated ethylene propylene insulation. Unshielded. Fluorinated ethylene propylene jacket. Flame Resistance: NFPA 262, Flame Test. LOW AND CONTROL-VOLTAGE CABLES A. Comply with requirements of Division 26 Section “Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables”. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2.7 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL FIRE ALARM WIRE AND CABLE A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Comtran Corporation. Draka Cableteq USA. Genesis Cable Products; Honeywell International, Inc. Rockbestos-Suprenant Cable Corp. West Penn Wire; a brand of Belden Inc. Or equal. B. General Wire and Cable Requirements: NRTL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70, Article 760. See drawing notes for additional wiring/cabling requirements. C. Signaling Line Circuits: Twisted, shielded pair, size as recommended by system manufacturer. 1. D. Non-Power-Limited Circuits: Solid-copper conductors with 600-V rated, 75 deg C, color-coded insulation. 1. 2. 3. 2.8 Circuit Integrity Cable: Twisted shielded pair, NFPA 70, Article 760, Classification CI, for power-limited fire alarm signal service Type FPL. NRTL listed and labeled as complying with UL 1424 and UL 2196 for a 2-hour rating. Low-Voltage Circuits: No. 16 AWG, minimum. Line-Voltage Circuits: No. 12 AWG, minimum. Multiconductor Armored Cable: NFPA 70, Type MC, copper conductors, Type TFN/THHN conductor insulation, copper drain wire, copper armor with red identifier stripe, NTRL listed for fire alarm and cable tray installation, plenum rated, and complying with requirements in UL 2196 for a 2-hour rating. IDENTIFICATION PRODUCTS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Brady Corporation. HellermannTyton. Kroy LLC. Panduit Corp. Or equal. B. Comply with UL 969 for a system of labeling materials, including label stocks, laminating adhesives, and inks used by label printers. C. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 2.9 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to evaluate cables. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 4 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL B. Factory test UTP cables according to TIA/EIA-568-B.2. C. Cable will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. D. Prepare test and inspection reports. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION OF PATHWAYS A. Comply with TIA-569-B for pull-box sizing and length of conduit and number of bends between pull points. B. Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." for installation of conduits. C. Install manufactured conduit sweeps and long-radius elbows whenever possible. D. Pathway Installation in Equipment Rooms: 1. 2. 3. 4. 3.2 Position conduit ends adjacent to a corner on backboard where a single piece of plywood is installed or in the corner of room where multiple sheets of plywood are installed around perimeter walls of room. Secure conduits to backboard when entering room from overhead. Extend conduits 4 inches above finished floor. Install metal conduits with grounding bushings and connect with grounding conductor to grounding system. INSTALLATION OF HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. 3.3 Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems." for installation of supports for pathways, conductors and cables. WIRING METHOD A. Install wiring in raceways except in accessible indoor ceiling spaces and in interior hollow gypsum board partitions where cable may be used. Conceal raceways and wiring except in unfinished spaces and as indicated. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4 inch. Control and data transmission wiring shall not share conduit with other building wiring systems. B. Install wiring/cabling concealed in ceilings and walls when possible. C. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points. Use lacing bars and distribution spools. Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended in writing by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of enclosure. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with intrusion system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 5 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL according to system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. 3.4 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES A. Conductors: Size and types according to system manufacturer's written instructions unless otherwise indicated. B. General Requirements for Cabling: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. C. UTP Cable Installation: Install using techniques, practices, and methods that are consistent with Category 6 rating of components and that ensure Category 6 performance of completed and linked signal paths, end to end. 1. 2. 3. D. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.2. Install 110-style IDC termination hardware unless otherwise indicated. Do not untwist UTP cables more than 1/2 inch from the point of termination to maintain cable geometry. Open-Cable Installation: 1. 2. 3. E. Comply with TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 6, "Cable Termination Practices." Terminate all conductors; no cable shall contain unterminated elements. Make terminations only at indicated outlets, terminals, and cross-connect and patch panels. Cables may not be spliced. Secure and support cables at intervals not exceeding 30 inches and not more than 6 inches from cabinets, boxes, fittings, outlets, racks, frames, and terminals. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii, but not less than radii specified in BICSI ITSIM, "Cabling Termination Practices" Chapter. Install lacing bars and distribution spools. Do not install bruised, kinked, scored, deformed, or abraded cable. Do not splice cable between termination, tap, or junction points. Remove and discard cable if damaged during installation and replace it with new cable. Cold-Weather Installation: Bring cable to room temperature before dereeling. Heat lamps shall not be used for heating. Pulling Cable: Comply with BICSI ITSIM, Ch. 4, "Pulling Cable." Monitor cable pull tensions. Install cabling with horizontal and vertical cable guides in telecommunications spaces with terminating hardware and interconnection equipment. Suspend copper cable not in a wireway or pathway a minimum of 8 inches above ceilings by cable supports not more than 60 inches apart. Cable shall not be run through structural members or in contact with pipes, ducts, or other potentially damaging items. Separation from EMI Sources: CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 6 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1. Comply with BICSI TDMM and TIA-569-B recommendations for separating unshielded copper voice and data communication cable from potential EMI sources, including electrical power lines and equipment. 2. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and unshielded power lines or electrical equipment shall be as follows: a. b. c. 3. Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: A minimum of 2-1/2 inches. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 12 inches. Separation between communications cables in grounded metallic raceways and power lines and electrical equipment located in grounded metallic conduits or enclosures shall be as follows: a. b. c. 3.5 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Electrical Equipment Rating Less Than 2 kVA: No requirement. Electrical Equipment Rating between 2 and 5 kVA: A minimum of 3 inches. Electrical Equipment Rating More Than 5 kVA: A minimum of 6 inches. 4. Separation between Cables and Electrical Motors and Transformers, 5 kVA or HP and Larger: A minimum of 48 inches. 5. Separation between Cables and Fluorescent Fixtures: A minimum of 5 inches. FIRE ALARM WIRING INSTALLATION A. Comply with NECA 1 and NFPA 72. B. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceway according to Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems." 1. 2. C. Wiring Method: 1. 2. 3. D. Fire alarm circuits and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm system shall be installed in a dedicated raceway system. This system shall not be used for any other wire or cable. See drawing notes for additional requirments. Cables and raceways used for fire alarm circuits, and equipment control wiring associated with the fire alarm system, may not contain any other wire or cable. Fire-Rated Cables: Use of 2-hour, fire-rated fire alarm cables, NFPA 70, Types MI and CI, is not permitted. Signaling Line Circuits: Power-limited fire alarm cables shall not be installed in the same cable or raceway as signaling line circuits. Wiring within Enclosures: Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of the enclosure. Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with the fire alarm system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to the system's wiring CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 7 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. E. Cable Taps: Use numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes, cabinets, or equipment enclosures where circuit connections are made. F. Color-Coding: Color-code fire alarm conductors differently from the normal building power wiring. Use one color-code for alarm circuit wiring and another for supervisory circuits. Colorcode audible alarm-indicating circuits differently from alarm-initiating circuits. Use different colors for visible alarm-indicating devices. Paint fire alarm system junction boxes and covers red. 3.6 POWER AND CONTROL-CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS A. 120-V Power Wiring: Install according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables" unless otherwise indicated. B. For control-circuit conductors, install according to Division 26 Section “Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables” unless otherwise indicated. 3.7 CONNECTIONS A. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Intrusion Detection" for connecting, terminating, and identifying wires and cables. B. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Access Control" for connecting, terminating, and identifying wires and cables. C. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Video Surveillance" for connecting, terminating, and identifying wires and cables. D. Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Digital Addressable Fire-Alarm System" for connecting, terminating, and identifying wires and cables. 3.8 FIRESTOPPING A. 3.9 Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated wall assemblies for electronic safety and security installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping materials and installation requirements are specified in Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping." GROUNDING A. As applicable, provide grounding for electronic safety and security systems/components/wiring in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. B. For low-voltage wiring and cabling, comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 8 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.10 A. 3.11 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL IDENTIFICATION Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections. B. Tests and Inspections: 1. 2. 3. Visually inspect UTP cable jacket materials for NRTL certification markings. Inspect cabling terminations to confirm color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections to confirm compliance with TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords, and labeling of all components. Test UTP cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but not cross connection. a. b. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568B.2. Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in "Test Instruments (Normative)" Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in "Measurement Accuracy (Informative)" Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration. Equipment and distribution system will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections. C. Document data for each measurement. Print data for submittals in a summary report that is formatted using Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM as a guide, or transfer the data from the instrument to the computer, save as text files, print, and submit. D. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. E. Prepare test and inspection reports. END OF SECTION 280513 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 280513 - 9 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 281300 - ACCESS CONTROL PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. The work covered under this Section of the Specification includes the furnishing of all labor, programming, equipment and materials and performing operations in connection with the installation of a complete integrated access control system per the manufacturer’s guidelines, as shown on the Drawings, as hereinafter specified, and as directed by the Architect. B. Coordinate the installation with other trades to ensure proper fit and adequate clearances and proper operation. 1.3 DEFINITIONS A. CPU: Central processing unit. B. Credential: Data assigned to an entity and used to identify that entity. C. Identifier: A unique identification entered as data into the entry-control database for the purpose of identifying an individual. D. I/O: Input/Output. E. LAN: Local area network. F. PC: Personal computer. Applies to the central station, workstations, and file servers. G. TCP/IP: Transport control protocol/Internet protocol incorporated into Microsoft Windows. H. WAV: The digital audio format used in Microsoft Windows. I. WMP: Windows media player. J. Windows: Operating system by Microsoft Corporation. K. Workstation: functions. L. NRTL: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. ACCESS CONTROL A PC with software that is configured for specific, limited security-system 281300 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1.4 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SUBMITTALS A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories. Reference each product to a location on Drawings. B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1.5 Diagrams for cable management system. System labeling schedules, including electronic copy of labeling schedules that are part of the cable and asset identification system of the software specified in Parts 2 and 3. Wiring Diagrams. For power, signal, and control wiring. Battery and charger calculations for controller(s). QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: An employer of workers trained and approved by the manufacturer. 1. Cable installer must have on staff a Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) certified by Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI). B. Source Limitations: Obtain system controllers and all software through one source from single manufacturer. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. D. Comply with NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code." 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Controllers: 1. 2. 3. 1.7 Store in temperature- and humidity-controlled environment in original manufacturer's sealed containers. Maintain ambient temperature between 50 and 85 deg F, and not more than 80 percent relative humidity, noncondensing. Open each container; verify contents against packing list; and file copy of packing list, complete with container identification, for inclusion in operation and maintenance data. Save original manufacturer's containers and packing materials and deliver as directed under provisions covering extra materials. PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Environmental Conditions: System shall be capable of withstanding the following environmental conditions without mechanical or electrical damage or degradation of operating capability: 1. Controllers: Rated for continuous operation in ambient conditions of 60 to 85 deg F and a relative humidity of 20 to 80 percent, noncondensing. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 1.8 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Indoor, Controlled Environment: NEMA 250, Type 1 enclosure. EXTRA MATERIALS A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents. 1. Key FOB’s, ready for programming. Include enough key FOB’s for all personnel to be enrolled at the site plus 10 extra for future use. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.2 Bosch Security Systems, Inc. Galaxy Control Systems. Keyscan. Symmetry Or equal. DESCRIPTION A. Security Access System: Field-installed controllers, connected by a high-speed electronic-data transmission network. B. Workstation System Software (By Using Agency): Based on 64-bit, Microsoft Windows operating system. Software shall have the minimum following capabilities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C. Multiuser and multitasking to allow for independent activities and monitoring to occur simultaneously at different workstations. Graphical user interface to show pull-down menus and a menu-tree format that complies with interface guidelines of Microsoft Windows. System license for the entire system including capability for future additions that are within the indicated system size limits specified in this Section. Open-architecture system that allows importing and exporting of data and interfacing with other systems that are compatible with Microsoft Windows. Password-protected operator login and access. Open-database-connectivity compliant. Network connecting PCs and controllers shall consist of one or more of the following: 1. Local area, IEEE 802.3 Fast Ethernet Gigabit-Ethernet, star topology network based on TCP/IP. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL OPERATION A. Security access system shall use a single database for access-control and credential-creation functions. B. Distributed Processing: A fully distributed processing system. 1. 2. C. Access-control information, including time, date, valid codes, access levels, and similar data, shall be downloaded to controllers so each controller can make access-control decisions. In the event that communications with the controllers is lost, controllers shall automatically buffer event transactions until communications are restored, at which time buffered events shall be uploaded to the assigned workstation(s). System Network Requirements: 1. 2. 3. System components shall be interconnected and shall provide automatic communication of status changes, commands, field-initiated interrupts, and other communications required for proper system operation. Communication shall not require an operator initiation or response and shall return to normal after partial- or total-network interruption such as power loss or transient upset. System shall automatically annunciate communication failures and shall identify the communications link that has experienced a partial or total failure. D. Assigned workstation shall provide operator interface, interaction, display, control, and dynamic and real-time monitoring. E. Field equipment shall include controller(s), sensors, and controls. 1. 2. 3. F. Controller(s) shall serve as an interface between the assigned workstation and sensors and controls. Data exchange between the workstation and the controller(s) shall include down-line transmission of commands, software, and databases to controller(s). The up-line data exchange from the controller(s) to the workstation shall include status data such as alarms, status reports, and entry-control records. System Response to Alarms: 1. Alarms shall be annunciated at the assigned workstation within one second of the alarm occurring at a controller or at a device controlled by a local controller. G. False-Alarm Reduction: The design of the controller(s) shall contain features to reduce false alarms. H. Error Detection: 1. 2. 3. A message shall be in error if one bit is received incorrectly. Retransmit messages with detected errors. Monitor the frequency of data transmission failure for display and logging. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 4 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL I. Data Line Supervision: System shall initiate an alarm in response to opening, closing, shorting, or grounding of system wiring. J. Door Hardware Interface: 1. 2. 2.4 Comply with requirements for door hardware required to be monitored or controlled by the access control system. Electrical characteristics of controller(s) shall match the signal and power requirements of door hardware. APPLICATION SOFTWARE A. Application Software: Interface between the alarm annunciation and controller(s) to monitor sensors, operate displays, report alarms and generate reports. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. Workstation Software: 1. 2. C. Reside at the assigned workstation and/or controller(s) as required to perform specified functions. Operate and manage any peripheral devices. Manage files for disk I/O, including creating, deleting, and copying files; and automatically maintain a directory of all files, including size and location of each sequential and random-ordered record. Messages from PC to controller(s) and/or controllers to controllers shall be on a polled network that utilizes check summing and acknowledgment of each message. Communication shall be automatically verified, buffered, and retransmitted if message is not acknowledged. Support network protocol and topology. Password protected at the assigned workstation to allow or disallow operator access to program functions for each Location. Workstation event filtering shall allow user to define events and alarms that will be displayed at the assigned workstation. If an alarm is unacknowledged for a preset amount of time, the alarm will automatically appear on the filtered workstation. Controller Software: 1. Controller(s) shall operate as autonomous, intelligent processing units. a. b. c. 2. Controller(s) shall make decisions about access control, alarm monitoring, linking functions, and door-locking schedules for their operation, independent of other system components. Controller(s) shall be part of a fully distributed processing-control network. The portion of the database associated with a controller, and consisting of parameters, constraints, and the latest value or status of points connected to that controller, shall be maintained in the controller. At a minimum, the following functions shall be fully implemented and operational within each controller: ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 5 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 3. b. c. d. e. f. g. Controller(s) shall transmit alarms, status changes, and other data to the assigned workstation when communications circuits are operable. If communications are not available, controllers shall function in a stand-alone mode; operational data, including the status and alarm data normally transmitted to the assigned workstation, shall be stored for later transmission to the assigned workstation. At a minimum, storage capacity for the latest 1024 events shall be provided at each controller. Controller(s) shall provide a response to FOB reader’s entries in less than 0.25 seconds, regardless of system size. Controller(s) that are reset, or powered up from a non-powered state, shall automatically request a parameter download and reboot to their proper working state. This shall happen without any personnel intervention. Initial Startup: When controller(s) are brought on-line, database parameters shall be automatically downloaded to them. After initial download is completed, only database changes shall be downloaded to each controller. On failure for any reason, controller(s) shall perform an orderly shutdown and force controller outputs to a predetermined failure-mode state, consistent with the failure modes shown and the associated control device. After power is restored, following a power failure, startup software shall initiate self-test diagnostic routines, after which controller(s) shall resume normal operation. After controller failure, if the database and application software are no longer resident, controller(s) shall not restart but shall remain in the failure mode until repaired. If database and application programs are resident, controllers shall immediately resume operation. If not, software shall be restored automatically from the assigned workstation. PC-to-Controller Communications: 1. Workstation communications shall use the following: a. 2. E. Monitoring inputs. Controlling outputs. Automatically reporting alarms. Maintaining real time, automatically updated at least once a day. Communicating with the assigned workstation(s). Executing controller resident programs. Diagnosing. Downloading and uploading data to and from the assigned workstation. Individual Controller Operation: a. D. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL TCP/IP LAN interface cards. PC-to-controller and controller-to-controller communications shall use a polledcommunication protocol that checks sum and acknowledges each message. TCP/IP PC-to-Controller Communications: 1. Communication software on the PC shall supervise the PC-to-controller communications link. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 6 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 3. F. 2. All data transmissions from PC to a Location shall include a complete database checksum to check the integrity of the transmission. If the data checksum does not match, a full data download shall be automatically retransmitted. If a controller is reset for any reason, it shall automatically request and receive a database download from the PC. The download shall restore data stored at the controller to their normal working state and shall take place with no operator intervention. Operator Access Control: 1. H. Loss of communications to any controller shall result in an alarm at PC running the communication software. When communications are restored, all buffered events shall automatically upload to the PC, and any database changes shall be automatically sent to the controller. Database Downloads: 1. G. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Control operator access to system shall be password-protected. Operator Commands: 1. 2. 3. Command Input: Plain-language words and acronyms shall allow operators to use the system without extensive training or data-processing backgrounds. System prompts shall be a word, a phrase, or an acronym. Command inputs shall be acknowledged and processing shall start in not less than one seconds. Tasks that are executed by operator's commands shall include the following: a. i. j. k. Acknowledge Alarms: Used to acknowledge that the operator has observed the alarm message. Place Zone in Access: Used to remotely disable intrusion-alarm circuits emanating from a specific zone. System shall be structured so that console operator cannot disable tamper circuits. Place Zone in Secure: Used to remotely activate intrusion-alarm circuits emanating from a specific zone. System Test: Allows the operator to initiate a system-wide operational test. Zone Test: Allows the operator to initiate an operational test for a specific zone. Print reports. Change Operator: Used for changing operators. Display Graphics: Used to show any graphic displays implemented in the system. Graphic displays shall be completed within 20 seconds from time of operator command. Run system tests. Generate and format reports. Request help with the system operation. l. Entry-Control Commands: b. c. d. e. f. g. h. 1) 2) 3) 4) ACCESS CONTROL Lock (secure) or unlock (open) each controlled entry and exit. Arm or disarm each monitored input. Enable or disable readers. Enable or disable FOB’s. 281300 - 7 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC I. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Alarms: 1. System Setup: a. b. Assign manual and automatic responses to incoming-point status change or alarms. Store alarms for recall by the operator using the report generator. J. Alarm Monitoring: Monitor sensors and controller(s) and notify operators of an alarm condition. Operator acknowledgment of one alarm shall not be considered acknowledgment of other alarms nor shall it inhibit reporting of subsequent alarms. K. Monitor Display: Display text and/or graphics that include zone status. L. Report-Generator Software: Include commands to generate reports for displaying, printing, and storing on disk and tape. Reports shall be stored by type, date, and time. M. Time and Attendance: 1. 2. 3. Time and attendance reporting shall be provided to match IN and OUT reads and display cumulative time in for each day and cumulative time in for length designated in the report. Shall be provided to match IN and OUT reads and display cumulative time in for each day and cumulative time in for length designated in the report. System software setup shall allow designation of selected access-control readers as time and attendance hardware to gather the clock-in and clock-out times of the users at these readers. a. b. c. N. 2.5 Reports shall show in and out times for each day, total time in for each day, and a total time in for period specified by the user. Allow the operator to view and print the reports, or save the reports to a file. Alphabetically sort reports on the person's last name, by Location or location group. Include all credential holders or optionally select individual credential holders for the report. Entry-Control Enrollment Software: Database management functions that allow operators to add, delete, and modify access data as needed. 1. Provide password-protected access. 2. The program shall provide a method to enter personnel identifying information into the entry-control database files. Allow entry of personnel identifying information into the system database using menu selections and data fields. Personnel identity-verification subsystems selected for use with the system shall fully support the enrollment function and shall be compatible with the entry-control database files. SYSTEM DATABASE A. Database and database management software shall define and modify each point in database using operator commands. Definition shall include parameters and constraints associated with each system device. B. Database Operations: ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 8 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1. 2. System data management shall be in a hierarchical menu-tree format, with navigation through expandable menu branches and manipulated with use of menus and icons in a main menu and system toolbar. Navigational Aids: a. b. c. d. 3. 4. C. 2. 3. Data entry shall be automatically checked for duplicate and illegal data and shall be verified for valid format. System shall generate a memo or note field for each item that is stored in database, allowing the storing of information about any defining characteristics of the item. Memo field is used for noting the purpose for which the item was entered, reasons for changes that were made, and the like. File management shall include database backup and restoration system, allowing selection of storage media, including CD, DVD and designated network resources. Operations shall be both manual and automatic modes. The number of automatic sequential backups before the oldest backup will be overwritten; FIFO mode shall be operator selectable. Backup program shall provide manual operation from the assigned workstation on the LAN and shall operate while system remains operational. Operator Password: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. E. Toolbar icons for add, delete, copy, print, capture image, activate, deactivate, and muster report. Point and click feature to facilitate data manipulation. Next and previous command buttons visible when editing database fields to facilitate navigation from one record to the next. Copy command and copy tool in the toolbar to copy data from one record to create a new similar record. File Management: 1. D. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL A minimum of one to eight alphanumeric characters. Allow password to be case sensitive. Password shall not be displayed when entered. An Operator shall use a user name and password to log on to system. This user name and password shall be used to access database areas and programs. Make provision to allow the operator to log off without fully exiting program. User may be logged off but program will remain running while displaying the login window for the next operator. Access FOB Operation and Management: Access authorization shall be by FOB. 1. 2. 3. 4. Access authorization shall verify the FOB and the access level (time of day, day of week, date). Use data-entry windows to view, edit, and issue access levels. Access-authorization entry-management system shall maintain and coordinate all access levels to prevent duplication or the incorrect creation of levels. Allow assignment of multiple FOB’s to personnel. Allow assignment of up to four access levels for each Location to FOB. Each access level may contain any combination of doors. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 9 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. F. 2. 3. 2. 3. 4. Each zone consists of a start and stop time for seven days of the week and three holiday schedules. A time zone is assigned to inputs, outputs, or access levels to determine when an input shall automatically arm or disarm, when an output automatically opens or secures, or when access authorization assigned to an access level will be denied or granted. Up to four time zones may be assigned to inputs and outputs to allow up to four arm or disarm periods per day or four lock or unlock periods per day; up to three holiday override schedules may be assigned to a time zone. Data-entry window shall display a dynamically linked bar graph showing active and inactive times for each day and holiday, as start and stop times are entered or edited. At a minimum, system shall have the capacity for 2048 time zones for each Location. Holidays: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I. Group names may be used to sort FOB holders into groups that allow the operator to determine the tenant, vendor, contractor, department, division, or any other designation of a group to which the person belongs. Make provision in software to deactivate and reactivate all access authorizations assigned to a particular group. Allow sorting of history reports by group name. Time Zones: 1. H. Each door may be assigned four time zones. Software shall allow the grouping of locations so personnel data can be shared by all locations in the group. FOB Tracing: Allow for selection of FOB for tracing. Make a special audible and visible annunciation at control station when a selected card is used at a designated reader. Annunciation shall include an automatic display of the FOB holder image. Allow each FOB to be given either an unlimited number of uses or a number from one to 9999 that regulates the number of times the card can be used before it is automatically deactivated. Provide for FOB’s to be activated and deactivated manually or automatically by date. Provide for multiple deactivate dates to be preprogrammed. Group: 1. G. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Three different holiday schedules may be assigned to a time zone. Holiday schedule consists of date in format MM/DD/YYYY and a description. When the holiday date matches the current date of the time zone, the holiday schedule replaces the time-zone schedule for that 24-hour period. At a Minimum, system shall have the capacity for 64 holidays. Three separate holiday schedules may be applied to a time zone. Holidays have an option to be designated as occurring on the designated date each year. These holidays remain in the system and will not be purged. Holidays not designated to occur each year shall be automatically purged from the database after the date expires. Access Levels: 1. At a minimum, system shall allow for the creation of up to 511 group access levels. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 10 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 3. 4. J. One level shall be predefined as the Master Access Level. The Master Access Level shall work at all doors at all times and override any anti-passback. System shall allow for access to be restricted to any area by reader and by time. Access levels shall determine when and where an Identifier is authorized. System shall be able to create multiple door and time-zone combinations under the same access level so that an Identifier may be valid during different time periods at different readers even if the readers are on the same controller. User-Defined Fields: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 2.6 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL System shall provide a minimum of 99 user-defined fields, each with up to 50 characters, for specific information about each credential holder. System shall accommodate a title for each field; field length shall be 20 characters. A "Required" option may be applied to each user-defined field that, when selected, forces the operator to enter data in the user-defined field before the credential can be saved. A "Unique" option may be applied to each user-defined field that, when selected, will not allow duplicate data from different credential holders to be entered. Data format option may be assigned to each user-defined field that will require the data to be entered with certain character types in specific spots in the field entry window. A user-defined field, if selected, will define the field as a deactivate date. The selection shall automatically cause the data to be formatted with the windows MM/DD/YYYY date format. The credential of the holder will be deactivated on that date. A search function shall allow any one user-defined field or combination of user-defined fields to be searched to find the appropriate cardholder. The search function shall include a search for a character string. System shall have the ability to print cardholders based on and organized by the userdefined fields. STANDARD WORKSTATION HARDWARE (By Using Agency) A. Workstation shall consist of a standard unmodified PC with accessories and peripherals that configure the workstation for a specific duty. B. Workstation Computer(s): Standard unmodified PC of modular design. The CPU operating speed shall be at least 2 GHz. 1. 2. Memory: 4 GB or greater. Real-Time Clock: a. b. 3. 4. Accuracy: Plus or minus one minute per month. Time-Keeping Format: 24-hour time format including seconds, minutes, hours, date, day, and month; resettable by software. Sound Card: For playback and recording of digital WMP sound files that are associated with audible warning and alarm functions. Color Monitor: Not less than 17 inches, with a minimum resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels, noninterlaced, and a maximum dot pitch of 0.28 mm. The video card shall support at least 256 colors at a resolution of 1280 by 1024 at a minimum refresh rate of 70 Hz. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 11 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 5. 6. 7. Keyboard: With a minimum of 64 characters, standard ASCII character set based on ANSI INCITS 154. Mouse: Standard, compatible with the installed software. Minimum resolution shall be 400 dpi. Disk storage shall include the following, each with appropriate controller: a. b. 8. 9. 2.7 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Minimum 40 GB hard disk. CD/DVD-ROM Drive Interface: Bidirectional parallel, and universal serial bus. LAN Adapter Card: 10/100 Mbps internal network interface card. CONTROLLER(S) A. Controller(s): Intelligent peripheral control unit(s), complying with UL 294, that stores time, date, valid codes, access levels, and similar data downloaded from the workstation for controlling its operation. B. Subject to compliance with requirements in this article, manufacturers may use multipurpose controllers. C. Battery Backup: Sealed, lead acid; sized to provide run time during a power outage of 90 minutes, complying with UL 924. D. Entry-Control Controller: 1. Function: Provide local entry-control functions including one- and two-way communications with access-control devices such as readers and door strikes/magnetic latches. a. b. Operate as a stand-alone portal controller using the downloaded database during periods of communication loss between the controller and network. Accept information generated by the entry-control devices; automatically process this information to determine valid identification of the individual present at the portal: 1) 2) c. 2. On authentication of the credentials or information presented, check privileges of the identified individual, allowing only those actions granted as privileges. Privileges shall include, but are not limited to, time of day control, day of week control, group control, and visitor escort control. Maintain a date-, time-, and Location-stamped record of each transaction. A transaction is defined as any successful or unsuccessful attempt to gain access through a controlled portal by the presentation of credentials or other identifying information. Inputs: ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 12 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC a. b. 3. b. c. d. 5. Indicate success or failure of attempts to use entry-control devices and make comparisons of presented information with stored identification information. Grant or deny entry by sending control signals to portal-control devices. Maintain a date-, time-, and Location-stamped record of each transaction and transmit transaction records to the central station. Door Prop Alarm: If a portal is held open for longer than 20 seconds, alarm sounds. With power supplies sufficient to power at voltage and frequency required for field devices and portal-control devices. Data Line Problems: For periods of loss of communication, or when data transmission is degraded and generating continuous checksum errors, the controller(s) shall continue to control entry by accepting identifying information, making authentication decisions, checking privileges, and controlling portal-control devices. a. 6. Data from entry-control devices; use this input to change modes between access and secure. Database downloads and updates from the workstation that include enrollment and privilege information. Outputs: a. 4. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Store to minimum of 1000 transactions during periods of communication loss between the controller(s) and access-control devices for subsequent upload to the workstation on restoration of communication. Controller Power: NFPA 70, Class II power-supply transformer, with 12- or 24-V ac secondary, backup battery and charger. a. b. c. d. Backup Battery: Sealed lead-acid battery; spill proof. With single-stage, constantvoltage-current, limited battery charger, comply with battery manufacturer's written instructions for battery terminal voltage and charging current recommendations for maximum battery life. Each controller shall have sufficient power capability to operate connected peripheral devices, including electric strikes. Operating voltage shall be coordinated with door hardware being specified by Architect. Backup Power-Supply Capacity: 90 minutes of battery supply. Submit battery and charger calculations. Power Monitoring: Provide manual, dynamic battery-load test, initiated and monitored at the control center; with automatic disconnection of the controller when battery voltage drops below controller limits. Report by using local controller-mounted digital displays and by communicating status to central station. Indicate normal power on and battery charger on trickle charge. Indicate and report the following: 1) 2) 3) ACCESS CONTROL Trouble Alarm: Normal power-off load assumed by battery. Trouble Alarm: Low battery. Alarm: Power off. 281300 - 13 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL FOB READERS AND FOB’s 2.8 A. Reader Power: Powered from its associated controller, including its standby power source, and shall not dissipate more than 5 W. B. Response Time: Readers shall respond to passage requests by generating a signal that is sent to the controller. Response time shall be 800 ms or less, from the time the reader finishes reading the FOB until a response signal is generated. C. Enclosure: Suitable for surface, semi-flush, pedestal, or weatherproof mounting. Mounting types shall additionally be suitable for installation in the following locations: 1. 2. Indoors, controlled environment. Outdoors, with built-in heaters or other cold-weather equipment to extend the operating temperature range as needed for operation at the site. D. Display: Digital visual indicator shall provide visible and audible status indications and user prompts. Indicate power on or off, whether user passage requests have been accepted or rejected, and whether the door is locked or unlocked. E. Readers: 1. 2. Readers shall receive and decode a unique identification code number transmitted from the FOB. The readers shall read FOB’s in a range from direct contact to at least 6 inches from the reader. F. Communication Protocol: Compatible with local processor. G. Contactless Reader: The reader shall have "flash" download capability to accommodate FOB format changes. The reader shall have capability of transmitting data to security control panel and shall comply with ISO/IEC 7816. 2.9 REQUEST TO EXIT MOTION DETECTORS A. 2.10 Provide request to exit motion detectors to allow free access out of doors protected by the access control system. The detectors shall be directly wired to the associated door controller for termination in the unit. The passive infrared detector shall be designed for use with access control systems. The detector shall operate on 12 or 24 VDC and have an output relay pull in period of 1 to 60 seconds, adjustable. The detector type shall be a dual element pyroelectric sensor. The unit shall surface mount to a standard single gang electrical box. DOOR HARDWARE INTERFACE A. Door Contacts: Flush door jamb mounted magnetic type. B. Electric Door Strikes: Use end-of-line resistors to provide power-line supervision. Signal switches shall transmit data to associated controller to indicate when the bolt is not engaged and the strike mechanism is unlocked, and they shall report a forced entry. Power and signal shall be from the controller(s). ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 14 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2.11 A. 2.12 A. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL CABLES General Cable Requirements: Comply with requirements in Division 28 Section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" and as recommended by system manufacturer for integration requirement. TRANSFORMERS NFPA 70, Class II control transformers, NRTL listed. Transformers for security access-control system shall not be shared with any other system. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables. Check raceways and other elements for compliance with space allocations, installation tolerances, hazards to cable installation, and other conditions affecting installation. B. Examine roughing-in for LAN and control cable conduit systems to PC, controllers, readers, and other cable-connected devices to verify actual locations of conduit and back boxes before device installation. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Obtain detailed Project planning forms from manufacturer of access-control system; develop custom forms to suit Project. Fill in all data available from Project plans and specifications and publish as Project planning documents for review and approval. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. B. Record setup data for workstation. For each Location, record setup of controller features and access requirements. Propose start and stop times for time zones and holidays, and match up access levels for doors. Set up groups, facility codes, linking, and list inputs and outputs for each controller. Assign action message names and compose messages. Set up alarms. Establish interlocks between alarms and video surveillance features. Prepare and install alarm graphic maps. Develop user-defined fields. Develop screen layout formats. Discuss badge layout options; design badges. Complete system diagnostics and operation verification. Prepare a specific plan for system testing, startup, and demonstration. Develop acceptance test concept and, on approval, develop specifics of the test. In meetings with Architect and Owner, present Project planning documents and review, adjust, and prepare final setup documents. Use final documents to set up system software. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 15 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL CABLING A. Wiring Method: Install wiring in conduit (3/4” minimum) except within consoles, cabinets, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and wiring except in unfinished spaces. B. Install LAN cables using techniques, practices, and methods that are consistent with Category 6 rating of components and that ensure Category 6 performance of completed and linked signal paths, end to end. C. Boxes and enclosures containing security-system components or cabling, and which are easily accessible to employees or to the public, shall be provided with a lock. Boxes above ceiling level in occupied areas of the building shall not be considered accessible. Junction boxes and small device enclosures below ceiling level and easily accessible to employees or the public shall be covered with a suitable cover plate and secured with tamperproof screws. 3.4 CABLE APPLICATION A. Cable application requirements are minimum requirements and shall be exceeded if recommended or required by manufacturer of system hardware. B. Readers: 1. 2. 3. Install number of conductor pairs recommended by manufacturer for the functions specified. Unless manufacturer recommends larger conductors, install No. 20 AWG wire. For greater distances, install "extender" or "repeater" modules recommended by manufacturer of the controller. C. Install minimum No. 16 AWG cable from controller to electrically powered locks. D. Install minimum No. 18 AWG ac power wire from transformer to controller. 3.5 GROUNDING A. Comply with Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems." B. Ground cable shields, drain conductors, and equipment to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments. C. Bond shields and drain conductors to ground at only one point in each circuit. 3.6 IDENTIFICATION A. In addition to requirements in this article, comply with applicable requirements in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems". B. Label each terminal strip and screw terminal in each cabinet, rack, or panel. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 16 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1. 2. 3.7 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL All wiring conductors connected to terminal strips shall be individually numbered, and each cable or wiring group being extended from a panel or cabinet to a building-mounted device shall be identified with the name and number of the particular device as shown. Each wire connected to building-mounted devices is not required to be numbered at the device if the color of the wire is consistent with the associated wire connected and numbered within the panel or cabinet. SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE A. 3.8 Develop, install, and test software and hardware, and perform database tests for the complete and proper operation of systems involved. Assign software license to Owner. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Perform tests and inspections. 1. B. Tests and Inspections: 1. 2. 3. C. 3.9 Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and to assist in testing. LAN Cable Procedures: Inspect for physical damage and test each conductor signal path for continuity and shorts. Use Class 2, bidirectional, Category 6 tester. Test for faulty connectors, splices, and terminations. Test according to TIA/EIA 568-B.1, "Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standards - Part 1: General Requirements." Link performance for UTP cables must comply with minimum criteria in TIA/EIA 568-B.1. Test each circuit and component of each system. Tests shall include, but are not limited to, measurements of power-supply output under maximum load, signal loop resistance, and leakage to ground where applicable. System components with battery backup shall be operated on battery power for a period of not less than 10 percent of the calculated battery operating time. Provide special equipment and software if testing requires special or dedicated equipment. Operational Test: After installation of cables and connectors, demonstrate product capability and compliance with requirements. Test each signal path for end-to-end performance from each end of all pairs installed. Remove temporary connections when tests have been satisfactorily completed. Devices and circuits will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections. STARTUP SERVICE A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to supervise and assist with startup service. 1. 2. Complete installation and startup checks according to approved procedures that were developed in "Preparation" Article and with manufacturer's written instructions. Enroll and prepare FOB’s for Owner's personnel. ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 17 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.10 A. 3.11 A. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL PROTECTION Maintain strict security during the installation of equipment and software. Rooms housing the workstations that have been powered up shall be locked and secured. DEMONSTRATION Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain security access system. END OF SECTION 281300 ACCESS CONTROL 281300 - 18 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 281600 - INTRUSION DETECTION PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. B. Related Sections: 1. 1.3 Multi-zone intrusion detection system to perform monitoring, alarm, and control functions. Division 28 Section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security" for cabling between master control units and field-mounted devices and control units. DEFINITIONS A. PIR: Passive infrared. B. Master Control Unit: System component that accepts inputs from other control units and may also perform control-unit functions. The unit has limited capacity for the number of protected zones and is installed at an unattended location or at a location where it is not the attendant's primary function to monitor the security system. C. Zone. A defined area within a protected premises. It is a space or area for which an intrusion must be detected and uniquely identified. The sensor or group of sensors must then be assigned to perform the detection, and any interface equipment between sensors and communication must link to master control unit. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Shop Drawings: Components for sensing, detecting and control, including dimensions and data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. B. Detail assemblies of standard components that are custom assembled for specific application on this Project. 1. Functional Block Diagram: Show single-line interconnections between components including interconnections between components specified in this Section and those furnished under other Sections. Indicate control, signal, and data communication paths INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. C. 1.5 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL and identify control interface devices and media to be used. Describe methods used to protect against power outages and transient voltages including types and ratings of isolation and surge suppression devices used in data, communication, signal, control, and ac and dc power circuits. Raceway Riser Diagrams: Detail raceway runs required for intrusion detection. Include designation of devices connected by raceway, raceway type and size, and type and size of wire and cable fill for each raceway run. Battery sizing calculations. Site and Floor Plans: Indicate final outlet and device locations, routing of raceways, and cables inside and outside the building. Device Address List: Coordinate with final system programming. System Wiring Diagrams: Include system diagrams unique to Project. Show connections for all devices, components, and auxiliary equipment. Include diagrams for equipment and for system with all terminals and interconnections identified. Details of surge-protection devices and their installation. Sensor detection patterns and adjustment ranges. Equipment and System Operation Description: Include method of operation and supervision of each component and each type of circuit. Show sequence of operations for manually and automatically initiated system or equipment inputs. Description must cover this specific Project; manufacturer's standard descriptions for generic systems are unacceptable. QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: 1. Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for installation of units required for this Project. B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. C. Control Units, Devices, and Communications with Monitoring Station: Listed and labeled by a qualified testing agency for compliance with SIA CP-01. D. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.6 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer and Installer agree to repair or replace components of intrusion detection devices and equipment that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Warranty Period: One year from date of Substantial Completion. INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 2.2 Bosch. ADT. GE Security. Or equal. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM A. Description: Hard-wired, modular, microprocessor-based controls, intrusion sensors and detection devices, and communication links to perform monitoring, alarm, and control functions. B. Supervision: System components shall be continuously monitored for normal, alarm and trouble conditions. Indicate deviations from normal conditions at any location in system. Indication includes identification of device or circuit in which deviation has occurred and whether deviation is an alarm or malfunction. 1. 2. Alarm Signal: Display at remote key pads, actuate applicable audible and visual alarm devices and contact remote off-site central monitoring agency. Trouble Condition Signal: Distinct from other signals, indicating that system is not fully functional. Trouble signal shall indicate system problems such as battery failure, open or shorted transmission line conductors, or control-unit failure. C. System Control: Master control unit shall directly monitor intrusion detection units and connecting wiring. D. System shall automatically reboot program without error or loss of status or alarm data after any system disturbance. E. Minimum Operator Commands: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. F. Help with System Operation: Display all commands available to operator. Help command, followed by a specific command, shall produce a short explanation of the purpose, use, and system reaction to that command. Acknowledge Alarm: To indicate that alarm message has been observed by operator. Place Protected Zone in Access: Disable all intrusion-alarm circuits of a specific protected zone. Tamper circuits may not be disabled by operator. Place Protected Zone in Secure: Activate all intrusion-alarm circuits of a protected zone. Protected Zone Test: Initiate operational test of a specific protected zone. System Test: Initiate system-wide operational test. Response Time: Two seconds between actuation of any alarm and its indication at master control unit. INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC G. 2.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Circuit Supervision: Supervise all signal and data transmission lines, links with other systems, and sensors from master control unit. Indicate circuit and detection device faults with both protected zone and trouble signals, sound a distinctive audible tone, and illuminate an LED. Maximum permissible elapsed time between occurrence of a trouble condition and indication at master control unit is 20 seconds. Initiate an alarm in response to opening, closing, shorting, or grounding of a signal or data transmission line. SYSTEM COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS A. Surge Protection: Protect components from voltage surges originating external to equipment housing and entering through power, communication, signal, control, or sensing leads. Include surge protection for external wiring of each conductor entry connection to components. B. Intrusion Detection Units: Listed and labeled by a qualified testing agency. 2.4 ENCLOSURES A. Interior Sensors: Enclosures that protect against dust, falling dirt, and dripping noncorrosive liquids. B. Interior Electronics: NEMA 250, Type 1. C. Screw Covers: Where enclosures are readily accessible, secure with security fasteners of type appropriate for enclosure. 2.5 DOOR SWITCHES A. Description: Balanced-magnetic switch, complying with UL 634, installed on frame with integral overcurrent device to limit current to 80 percent of switch capacity. Bias magnet and minimum of two encapsulated reed switches shall resist compromise from introduction of foreign magnetic fields. B. Flush-Mounted Switches: Unobtrusive and flush with surface of door frame. 2.6 PIR SENSORS A. Description: Sensors detect intrusion by monitoring infrared wavelengths emitted from a human body within their protected zone and by being insensitive to general thermal variations. 1. B. Wall-Mounted Unit Maximum Detection Range: 125 percent of indicated distance for individual units and not less than 50 feet. Provide adjustable coverage pattern as needed to suit conditions. Device Performance: 1. Sensitivity: Adjustable pattern coverage to detect a change in temperature of 2 deg F or less, and standard-intruder movement within sensor's detection patterns at any speed between 0.3 to 7.5 fps across two adjacent segments of detector's field of view. INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 4 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 3. 2.7 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Test Indicator: LED test indicator that is not visible during normal operation. When visible, indicator shall light when sensor detects an intruder. Locate test enabling switch under sensor housing cover. Remote Test: When initiated by master control unit, start a test sequence for each detector element that simulates standard-intruder movement within sensor's detection patterns, causing an alarm. MASTER CONTROL UNIT A. Description: Supervise sensors and their connecting communication links, status control (secure or access) of sensors, activation of alarm and supervisory and trouble signals, and other indicated functions. 1. 2. 3. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events on the event recorder. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status. B. Construction: Wall mounted enclosure. C. Protected Zones: Quantity of alarm zones as indicated. D. Power Supply Circuits: Master control unit shall provide power for remote power-consuming detection devices. Circuit capacity shall be adequate for at least a 25 percent increase in load. E. Emergency Power: Master control unit shall be equipped with a maintenance free battery, and associated charger, to sustain operation of the system for a minimum of 24 hours up loss of utility power. F. Cabinet: Lockable, steel enclosure arranged so operations required for testing, normal operation, and maintenance are performed from front of enclosure. Cabinet shall accommodate all components and allow ample gutter space for field wiring. Identify each enclosure by an engraved, laminated, phenolic-resin nameplate. Lettering on enclosure nameplate shall not be less than 1 inch high. Identify, with permanent labels, individual components and modules within cabinets. G. Transmission to Monitoring Station: A communications device to automatically transmit alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals to the monitoring station, operating over a standard voice grade telephone leased line. Comply with UL 1635. Selection of a central station agency, its fees and fees for telephone lines and connections are the responsibility of the Owner. 2.8 REMOTE STATION CONTROLS (KEYPADS) A. Description: Surface mounted type touchpad with backlit alphanumeric LCD, built-in sounder, backlit control buttons and high-impact ABS plastic housing. Programming of master control panel shall be accomplished from any one of the remote keypads. INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 5 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 WIRING INSTALLATION A. Wiring Method: Install wiring in metal raceways according to Division 26 Section "Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems". Conceal raceways and wiring except in unfinished spaces and as indicated. Minimum conduit size shall be 3/4 inch. Control and data transmission wiring shall not share conduit with other building wiring systems. B. Wiring within Enclosures: Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points. Use lacing bars and distribution spools. Separate power-limited and non-power-limited conductors as recommended in writing by manufacturer. Install conductors parallel with or at right angles to sides and back of enclosure. Connect conductors that are terminated, spliced, or interrupted in any enclosure associated with intrusion system to terminal blocks. Mark each terminal according to system's wiring diagrams. Make all connections with approved crimp-on terminal spade lugs, pressure-type terminal blocks, or plug connectors. C. Wires and Cables: 1. 2. 3. Conductors: Size and types as recommended in writing by system manufacturer unless otherwise indicated. 120-V Power Wiring: Install according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables" unless otherwise indicated. Control and Signal Transmission Conductors: Install unshielded, twisted-pair cable unless otherwise indicated or if manufacturer recommends shielded cable, according to Division 28 Section "Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security." D. Splices, Taps, and Terminations: Make connections only on numbered terminal strips in junction, pull, and outlet boxes; terminal cabinets; and equipment enclosures. E. Install power supplies and other auxiliary components for detection devices at control units unless otherwise indicated or required by manufacturer. Do not install such items near devices they serve. F. Using engraved, laminated-plastic or metal nameplates, identify master control unit, and secure nameplate with corrosion-resistant screws. Nameplates and label products are specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.2 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with identification requirements in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." B. Install instructions frame in a location visible from master control unit. 3.3 GROUNDING A. Ground the master control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service ground to master control unit. INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 6 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC B. 3.4 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Ground system components and conductor and cable shields to eliminate shock hazard and to minimize ground loops, common-mode returns, noise pickup, cross talk, and other impairments. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections. B. Tag all equipment, stations, and other components for which tests have been satisfactorily completed. 3.5 DEMONSTRATION A. Train Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the intrusion detection system. END OF SECTION 281600 INTRUSION DETECTION 281600 - 7 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 282300 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. 1.3 Section includes a video surveillance system consisting of cameras and data transmission wiring. DEFINITIONS A. IP: Internet protocol. B. LAN: Local area network. C. MPEG: Moving picture experts group. D. PoE: Power Over Ethernet 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. 1.5 Shop Drawings: For each video surveillance system component. QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. B. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.6 WARRANTY A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of cameras that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period. 1. Warranty Period: One year from date of Substantial Completion. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 282300 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CAMERAS AND LENSES A. Indoor Color Camaeras: 1. Panosonic WV-SF332 Series or approved equal. B. Exterior Color Cameras: 1. Panosonic WV-NP502 Series or approved equal. 2. To include weatherproof housing and wall type mounting bracket. Weatherproof housing to be equipped with blower and heater. 3. Provide and installed rack mounted power supply, wiring, etc. needed to operate blowers and heaters within weatherproof housings, 2.2 CAMERA LICENSES A. 2.3 A license shall be provided for each camera. PC IMAGE VIEWING/RECORDING SOFTWARE A. 2.4 Pro Surveillance System (PSS) or equal. To be installed on Owner furnished and installed PC. Location of PC to be field verified with Owner. CAMERA-SUPPORTING EQUIPMENT A. Mounting Brackets for Fixed Cameras: Type matched to items supported, mounting conditions and camera environmental locations. Include manual pan-and-tilt adjustment. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EXAMINATION A. Examine pathway elements intended for cables. Check raceways and other elements for compliance with space allocations, installation tolerance, hazards to camera installation, and other conditions affecting installation. B. Examine roughing-in for LAN network before device installation. C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. 3.2 WIRING A. Wiring Method: Install cables in conduit unless otherwise indicated. Minimum conduit size shall be 1 ¼”. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 282300 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 1. B. 3.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Conceal conduit and wiring except in unfinished spaces. Refer to specification section 271500 for UTP type horizontal cabling requirements. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM INSTALLATION A. Video surveillance system shall be installed complete, including but not limited to, IP PoE type cameras, mounting brackets/hardware, cabling, conduit, software, programming, licensing and initial aiming of cameras. B. Install cameras level and plumb. Consult with Owner’s representative for initial aiming of cameras. C. Consult Owner for initial programing of camera image viewing/recording software. D. In exterior locations, install cameras in weatherproof housings with integral heaters and blowers. E. At exterior locations, unless otherwise noted, install cameras with 14’ minimum clear space below cameras. Cabling serving cameras at these heights shall penetrate into nearby adjacent ceiling cavity. F. The computer for installing the camera viewing/recording software shall be furnished and installed by the Owner. G. PoE required equipment such as LAN switches shall be furnished and installed by Owner. H. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." 3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Tests and Inspections: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Inspection: Verify that units and controls are properly installed, connected, and labeled, and that interconnecting wires and terminals are identified. Pretesting: Align, adjust and pretest system/components, wiring, and functions to verify that they comply with specified requirements. Conduct tests at varying lighting levels, including day and night scenes as applicable. Test Schedule: Schedule tests after pretesting has been successfully completed and system has been in normal functional operation for at least 14 days. Provide a minimum of 10 days' notice of test schedule. Operational Tests: Perform operational system tests to verify that system works as intended. As applicable test equipment for proper operation in all functional modes. Video surveillance system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 282300 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.5 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL CLEANING A. Clean installed items using methods and materials recommended by the manufacturers. B. Clean video-surveillance-system components, including camera-housings, windows and lenses. 3.6 DEMONSTRATION A. Train Owner's personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain video-surveillance equipment. END OF SECTION 282300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 282300 - 4 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL SECTION 283111 - FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS A. 1.2 Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1.3 Fire-alarm control unit. Manual fire-alarm boxes. System smoke detectors. Notification appliances. Remote annunciator. Digital alarm communicator transmitter. DEFINITIONS A. 1.4 LED: Light-emitting diode. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION A. 1.5 Non-coded, voice evacuation type addressable system, with automatic sensitivity control of smoke detectors and multiplexed signal transmission, dedicated to fire-alarm service only. SUBMITTALS A. General Submittal Requirements: 1. B. Where possible, submittals shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to submitting them to Architect and prior to system rough-ins. Shop Drawings: For each type of product indicated. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. 1. 2. 3. Include voltage drop calculations for notification appliance circuits. Include battery-size calculations. Include performance parameters and installation details for each detector, verifying that each detector is listed for complete range of air velocity, temperature, and humidity possible when air-handling system is operating. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 1 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 4. 1.6 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Include floor plans to indicate final outlet locations showing address of each addressable device. Show size and route of cable and conduits. QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Installer Qualifications: Personnel shall be trained and certified by manufacturer for installation of units required for this Project. B. Source Limitations for Fire-Alarm System and Components: Obtain fire-alarm system from single source from single manufacturer. C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 2.2 EST. Silent Knight. Honeywell. SimplexGrinnell LP. Or equal. SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION A. Unless otherwise dictated by the Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJ) fire-alarm signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and systems: 1. 2. B. Fire-alarm signal shall initiate the following actions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. C. Manual stations. Smoke detectors. Continuously operate alarm notification appliances. Identify alarm at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciator. Transmit an alarm signal to the remote alarm receiving station. Unlock electric door locks in designated egress paths. Activate voice/alarm communication system. Record events in the system memory. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and actions: 1. Open circuits, shorts, and grounds in designated circuits. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 2 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. D. 2.3 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Opening, tampering with, or removing alarm-initiating and supervisory signal-initiating devices. Loss of primary power at fire-alarm control unit. Ground or a single break in fire-alarm control unit internal circuits. Abnormal ac voltage at fire-alarm control unit. Break in standby battery circuitry. Failure of battery charging. Abnormal position of any switch at fire-alarm control unit or annunciator. System Trouble Signal Actions: Annunciate at fire-alarm control unit and remote annunciator, contact alarm receiving station and record the event in memory. FIRE ALARM CONTROL UNIT A. General Requirements for Fire Alarm Control Unit: 1. Field-programmable, microprocessor-based, modular, power-limited design with electronic modules, complying with UL 864 and listed and labeled by an NRTL. a. b. 2. Addressable initiation devices that communicate device identity and status. a. b. B. Smoke sensors shall additionally communicate sensitivity setting and allow for adjustment of sensitivity at fire-alarm control unit. Temperature sensors shall additionally test for and communicate the sensitivity range of the device. Alphanumeric Display and System Controls: Arranged for interface between human operator at fire alarm control unit and addressable system components including annunciation and supervision. Display alarm, supervisory, and component status messages and the programming and control menu. 1. 2. C. System software and programs shall be held in flash electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), retaining the information through failure of primary and secondary power supplies. Include a real-time clock for time annotation of events. Annunciator and Display: Liquid-crystal type, 3 line(s) of 80 characters, minimum. Keypad: Arranged to permit entry and execution of programming, display, and control commands and to indicate control commands to be entered into the system for control of smoke-detector sensitivity and other parameters. Circuits: 1. Initiating Device, Notification Appliance, and Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class B. a. Signaling Line Circuits: Style 4. b. Initiating Device Circuits (IDC): Style B c. Notification Appliance Circuits (NAC): Style Y. d. Install no more than 50 addressable devices on each signaling line circuit. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 3 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2. D. MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Serial Interfaces: Two (2) RS-232 ports for printers. Smoke-Alarm Verification: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Initiate audible and visible indication of an "alarm-verification" signal at fire-alarm control unit. Activate an NRTL-listed and -approved "alarm-verification" sequence at fire-alarm control unit and detector. Record events in memory. Sound general alarm if the alarm is verified. Cancel fire-alarm control unit indication and system reset if the alarm is not verified. E. Remote Smoke-Detector Sensitivity Adjustment: Controls shall select specific addressable smoke detectors for adjustment, display their current status and sensitivity settings, and change those settings. Allow controls to be used to program repetitive, time-scheduled, and automated changes in sensitivity of specific detector groups. Record sensitivity adjustments and sensitivity-adjustment schedule changes in system memory. F. Transmission to Remote Alarm Receiving Station: Automatically transmit alarm and trouble signals to a remote alarm station. Selection of a central station agency, its fees and fees for telephone lines and connections are the responsibility of the Owner or his representative. G. Voice/Alarm Signaling Service: Central emergency communication system with redundant microphones, preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators provided as a special module that is part of fire-alarm control unit. 1. Indicated number of alarm channels for automatic, simultaneous transmission of different announcements to different zones or for manual transmission of announcements by use of the central-control microphone. Amplifiers shall comply with UL 1711 and be listed by an NRTL. a. b. c. d. 2. 3. H. Allow the application of and evacuation signal to indicated number of zones and, at same time, allow voice paging to the other zones selectively or in any combination. Programmable tone and message sequence selection. Standard digitally recorded messages for "Evacuation" and "All Clear." Generate tones to be sequenced with audio messages of type recommended by NFPA 72 and that are compatible with tone patterns of notification appliance circuits of fire-alarm control unit. Status Annunciator: Indicate the status of various voice/alarm speaker zones. Preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators shall automatically transfer to backup units, on primary equipment failure. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices, notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signals, supervisory and digital alarm communicator transmitters shall be powered by 24-V dc source. 1. Alarm current draw of entire fire-alarm system shall not exceed 80 percent of the powersupply module rating. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 4 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC I. Secondary Power: 24-V dc supply system with batteries, automatic battery charger, and automatic transfer switch. 1. J. 2.4 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL Batteries: Sealed lead calcium. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble conditions. MANUAL FIRE-ALARM BOXES A. General Requirements for Manual Fire-Alarm Boxes: Comply with UL 38. Boxes shall be finished in red with molded, raised-letter operating instructions in contrasting color; shall show visible indication of operation; and shall be mounted on recessed outlet box. If indicated as surface mounted, provide manufacturer's surface back box. 1. 2. 2.5 Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type; with integral addressable module arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch. SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS A. General Requirements for System Smoke Detectors: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. B. Comply with UL 268; operating at 24-V dc, nominal. Integral Addressable Module: Arranged to communicate detector status (normal, alarm, or trouble) to fire-alarm control unit. Base Mounting: Detector and associated electronic components shall be mounted in a twist-lock module that connects to a fixed base. Provide terminals in the fixed base for connection to building wiring. Self-Restoring: Detectors do not require resetting or readjustment after actuation to restore them to normal operation. Integral Visual-Indicating Light: LED type indicating detector has operated and poweron status. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors: 1. 2. Detector address shall be accessible from fire-alarm control unit and shall be able to identify the detector's location within the system and its sensitivity setting. An operator at fire-alarm control unit, having the designated access level, shall be able to manually access the following for each detector: a. b. c. d. e. Primary status. Device type. Present average value. Present sensitivity selected. Sensor range (normal, dirty, etc.). FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 5 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2.6 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES A. General Requirements for Notification Appliances: Connected to notification appliance signal circuits, zoned as indicated, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. 1. B. Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a singlemounting assembly, equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections. Each component shall adhere to the requirements indicated herein. Visible Notification Appliances: Xenon strobe lights comply with UL 1971, with clear or nominal white polycarbonate lens mounted on an aluminum faceplate. The word "FIRE" is engraved in minimum 1-inch high letters on the lens. 1. Rated Light Output: a. 2. 3. 4. 5. C. Mounting: Wall mounted unless otherwise indicated. Flashing shall be in a temporal pattern, synchronized with other units. Strobe Leads: Factory connected to screw terminals. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red. Voice/Tone Notification Appliances: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2.7 15/30/75/110 cd, selectable in the field. Appliances shall comply with UL 1480 and shall be listed and labeled by an NRTL. High-Range Units: Rated 2 to 15 W. Low-Range Units: Rated 1 to 2 W. Mounting: Flush. Matching Transformers: Tap range matched to acoustical environment of appliance location. Mounting Faceplate: Factory finished, red. REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR A. The fire alarm annunciator panel shall have the following features: 1. 2. 3. 4. B. Alphanumeric type. Flush mounted. LEDs to indicate, normal, alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions. Lamp test, trouble silence, reset. Provide adjacent static graphic display of building layout adjacent to annunciator panel. At a minimum, the following shall be indicated: 1. 2. 3. Main Electrical Room Location. Fire Alarm Control Panel Exits. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 6 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 2.8 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL DIGITAL ALARM COMMUNICATOR TRANSMITTER A. Digital alarm communicator transmitter shall be acceptable to the remote central station and shall comply with UL 632 and be listed and labeled by an NRTL. B. Functional Performance: Unit shall receive an alarm, supervisory, or trouble signal from firealarm control unit and automatically capture two telephone lines and dial a preset number for a remote central station. When contact is made with central station(s), signals shall be transmitted. If service on either line is interrupted for longer than 45 seconds, transmitter shall initiate a local trouble signal and transmit the signal indicating loss of telephone line to the remote alarm receiving station over the remaining line. Transmitter shall automatically report telephone service restoration to the central station. If service is lost on both telephone lines, transmitter shall initiate the local trouble signal. C. Local functions and display at the digital alarm communicator transmitter shall include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. D. Verification that both telephone lines are available. Programming device. LED display. Manual test report function and manual transmission clear indication. Communications failure with the central station or fire-alarm control unit. Digital data transmission shall include the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Address and Zone of the alarm-initiating device. Address and Zone of the supervisory signal. Address and Zone of the trouble-initiating device. Loss of ac supply or loss of power. Low battery. Abnormal test signal. Communication bus failure. E. Secondary Power: Integral rechargeable battery and automatic charger. F. Self-Test: Conducted automatically every 24 hours with report transmitted to central station. G. If not an integral part of the main fire alarm control unit, provide transmitter in NEMA 1 enclosure adjacent to the main fire control unit. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 7 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC 3.2 MANCHESTER TOWN HALL IDENTIFICATION A. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems." B. Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control unit. 3.3 GROUNDING A. 3.4 Ground fire-alarm control unit and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. ground wire from main service ground to fire-alarm control unit. Install a FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Field tests shall be witnessed by Architect and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). B. Perform tests and inspections. 1. C. Manufacturer's Field Service: Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including connections, and to assist in testing. Tests and Inspections: 1. Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing. a. b. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Inspection shall be based on completed Record Drawings and system documentation that is required by NFPA 72 in its "Completion Documents, Preparation" Table in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter. Comply with "Visual Inspection Frequencies" Table in the "Inspection" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72; retain the "Initial/Reacceptance" column and list only the installed components. System Testing: Comply with "Test Methods" Table in the "Testing" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72. Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions. Perform the test using a portable sound-level meter complying with Type 2 requirements in ANSI S1.4. Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions. Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to manufacturer's written instructions. Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the "Fire Alarm System Record of Completion" in the "Documentation" Section of the "Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems" Chapter in NFPA 72 and the "Inspection and Testing Form" in the "Records" Section of the "Inspection, Testing and Maintenance" Chapter in NFPA 72. FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 8 A Squared Plus Engineering Support Group, LLC MANCHESTER TOWN HALL D. Reacceptance Testing: Perform reacceptance testing to verify the proper operation of added or replaced devices and appliances. E. Fire-alarm system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections. F. Prepare test and inspection reports. 3.5 DEMONSTRATION A. Train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain fire-alarm system. END OF SECTION 283111 FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM 283111 - 9
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