Specifications

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SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Field Quality Control
1. Vendor pre-testing: Upon completing installation of the system, align, adjust, and balance the
system and perform complete 100% pre-testing of all devices. Determine, through pre-testing,
the conformance of the system to the requirements of Drawings and Specifications. Correct
deficiencies observed in pre-testing. Replace malfunctioning or damaged items with new and
retest until satisfactory performance and conditions are achieved.
2. Vendor System Validation: Upon completion of Pre-testing, notify Harris County a minimum of
ten (10) days in advance, of acceptance test performance schedule and conduct tests of all devices
in the presence of the Project Manager. Provide a complete step by step written record of test
results which shall be turned over to Harris County along with the As-built documentation. This
process shall be known as the "System Validation".
3. Vendor Operational Test: Perform an operational system test to verify conformance of system to
these specifications.
4. Vendor Inspection: Make observations to verify that units and controls are properly labeled and
interconnecting wires and terminals are identified.
5. Vendor Retesting – Re-certify deficiencies indicated by tests and completely retest work affected
by such deficiencies at vendor's expense. Verify by the system test that the total system meets the
Specifications and complies with applicable standards.
6. Manufacturer's Field Services: Vendor shall provide services of a Vicon factory authorized
service representative to inspect the field assembly and connection of components and the pre-
testing, testing, adjustment of the system and commissioning of CCTV system.
Quality Assurance
1. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who is a Vicon factory authorized and
certified service representative to perform the work in this section.
2. Electrical Component Standard: Components and installation shall comply with NFPA 70,
"National Electric Code."
3. Electronics Industries Association (EIA) Compliance: Comply with the Electronics Industries
Association standards.
4. Compliance with Local Requirements: Comply with the applicable building code, state and local
ordinances, and regulations and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
PRODUCTS
Products-General
1. Acceptable manufacturers – See individual sections below:
2. NFPA Compliance: Provide systems conforming to the requirements of the NFPA 101, "Life
Safety."
3. UL Listing and Labeling: Provide components specified in the individual sections that are listed
and labeled by UL/UR.
4. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Listing and Labeling (NRTL): Provide system and
components specified that are listed and labeled by an NRTL. The term "NRTL" shall be defined
in OSHA Regulation 1910.7.
5. Single Source Responsibility: Obtain components from a single source vendor who assumes
responsibility for compatibility for system components furnished and provides complete turn-key
installation to maintain the Single Source Responsibility format.