Specifications

St. David Catholic School Manning Architects
Gym and Classroom Replacement N10.024.00
New Orleans, Louisiana July 20, 2012
FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM 16600 -9
3. The isolator module shall not require any address-setting, and its operations shall be
totally automatic. It shall not be necessary to replace or reset an isolator module after its
normal operation.
4. The isolator module shall mount in a standard 4-inch deep electrical box or in a surface
mounted backbox. It shall provide a single LED that shall flash to indicate that the
isolator module is operational and illuminate steadily to indicate that a short circuit
condition has been detected.
J. Batteries
1. Batteries shall be 12 volt, Gel-Cell type (quantity as required). Submit calculations for
approval.
2. Battery shall have sufficient capacity to power the fire alarm system for not less than 60
hours plus 5 minutes of alarm upon a normal AC power failure.
3. The batteries are to be completely maintenance free. No liquids shall be required. Fluid
level checks for refilling, spills, and leakage shall not be required.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, NFPA 72, local, and state codes, as shown
on the drawings, and as recommended by the equipment supplier.
B. All conduit, junction boxes, conduit supports, and hangers shall be concealed in finished
areas and may be exposed in unfinished areas. Smoke detectors shall not be installed prior
to the system programming and test period. If construction is ongoing during this period,
measures shall be taken to protect smoke detectors from contamination and physical
damage.
C. All fire detection and alarm system devices, control panels, and remote annunciators shall be
flush mounted when located in finished areas and may be surface mounted when located in
unfinished areas. Fire alarm control panel and all power supplies shall be located in the
electrical room #123. Voice evacuation module and remote annunciator shall be located in
lobby #101 as shown on the drawings, flush-mounted.
3.02 TESTING
A. Provide the service of a competent, factory-trained engineer or technician authorized by the
manufacturer of the fire alarm equipment to technically supervise and participate during all
of the adjustments and tests for the system. All testing shall be in accordance with NFPA
72, Chapter 7.
1. Before energizing the cables and wires, check for correct connections and test for short
circuits, ground faults, continuity, and insulation.
2. Close each sprinkler system flow valve and verify proper supervisory alarm at the control
panel.
3. Verify activation of all waterflow switches.
4. Open initiating device circuits and verify that the trouble signal activates.