**REV B 7/31/08**

SPECIFICATION

installation of

fire detection and alarm system

ONBOARD THE us maritime administration

DECOMMISSIONED SHIP NS SAVANNAH

**1.0 SCOPE**

1.1 This specification provides the detailed requirements for the
Installation of a Fire Detection and Alarm System as described herein
and shown on attached drawings. All cable and equipment shall be new. It
is intended that the work performed pursuant to these specifications be
complete in every respect, resulting in a system installed entirely in
accordance with the applicable codes, standards, manufacturer's
recommendations and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) listings.
Provide the system complete and ready for operation. Equipment,
materials, installation, workmanship, inspection and testing shall be in
strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of National
Fire Protection Association -- National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) and
the Fire Safety Systems Code (FSS Code), except as modified herein.
Devices and equipment for fire alarm service shall be Marine listed by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. The fire detection and alarm system will
be similar to the Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. (FenwalNET 2000 ML) system or
equal. The system is intended to be installed in three (3) phases as
work aboard the vessel advances. The phases are as follows:

> 1.1.1 Phase I **-** Initial detection and alarm installation for lay
> berth will cover occupied areas of the B-deck and above, including
> associated stairwells, passageways and portions of C-deck in way of
> the technical library (port to starboard breadth of vessel, 3
> documents rooms and associated passageways plus the battery room). The
> following loops (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) shall be installed at this time as
> shown on guidance drawing No. 401-1002.
>
> 1.1.2 Phase II - Decommissioning, Decontamination & Radiological (DDR)
> work phase will include all areas to be occupied by workers, including
> the Reactor Space and No. 4 Cargo Hold, Machinery Room including the
> Electrical Switchboard area, dehumidifiers, passageways, stairways and
> lounge areas. The following loops (1, 10, and 11) will be installed at
> this time as shown on guidance drawing No. 401-1002.
>
> 1.1.3 Phase III - Will include Fire Detection and Alarm for the rest
> of the ship for full passageway and stairwell coverage. The following
> loops (7, 8, and 9) will be installed at this time as shown on
> guidance drawing No. 401-1002

1.  Project Schedule

> The work described in this Specification shall have the following
> schedule. This schedule will be adhered to throughout the project
> unless modified by the CO and documented in writing.
>
> Bid documents issues: 00/00/00
>
> Site inspection and obtain drawings: 00/00/00
>
> Pre-bid meeting: 00/00/00
>
> > Receipt of bids: 00/00/00
>
> Authorization to proceed: 00/00/00
>
> > Pre-construction meeting: 00/00/00
>
> Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI): 00/00/00
>
> > \*Project completion: 00/00/00
>
> \*Project completion includes final acceptance of the system by MARAD
> and receipt by the CO of all submittals and materials required in this
> Specification.

2.  **APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS**

2.1 Technical References:

> 2.1.1 International Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code, cargo ships,
> Chapter 9.
>
> 2.1.2 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 72 National
> Fire Alarm Code.

3.  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Standard
    45, Recommended Practice and Electrical Installation on Shipboard.

4.  Title 45, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subpart 111 Electrical
    Systems General.

5.  Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1915 Occupational
    Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment.

2.2 Project Drawings:

> 2.2.1 Guidance Drawing No. 401-1002, Fire Detection & Alarm System.

2.  National Fire Alarm Code (NFPA 72) Definitions:

    1.  Addressable Device - A fire alarm system component with discrete
        identification that can have its status individually identified
        or that is used to individually control other functions.

    2.  Central Station Fire Alarm System -- A system in which
        operations of circuits and devices are transmitted automatically
        to a central station that has competent and experienced
        operators who, upon receipt of a signal, takes such action as
        required.

    3.  Fire Alarm Control Unit - A system component that receives
        inputs from automatic and manual fire alarm devices. The control
        unit might also provide power to the notification appliances.

    4.  Initiating device -- A system component that originates
        transmission of a change-of-state condition: such as smoke
        detection, manual fire alarm box, or supervisory switch.

    5.  Notification appliance -- A system component such as a bell,
        horn, speaker, light, or text display that provides audible,
        tactile or visual outputs, or a combination thereof.

    6.  Signaling Line Circuit. A circuit between any combination of
        transmitters (addressable devices -- smoke detectors, pull boxes
        etc.) over which multiple system inputs signals are carried.

    7.  Notification Appliance Circuit. A circuit directly connected to
        notification appliances (horns and Strobes).

> 2.3.8 Refer to Chapter 2 of NFPA 72 for complete list of definitions.

**3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS**

1.  System Description and Installation

3.1.1. The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, tools and
all new materials and equipment to furnish and install a complete Marine
listed Underwriter Laboratories (UL) programmable (addressable) Fire
Detection and Alarm System as described herein and as shown on the
plans. The system shall be wired, connected, and left in fully operating
condition. The Contractor is to provide all devices, equipment, raceway,
wiring and labor necessary to provide a complete new approved fire
detection and alarm system consisting of but not limited to:

-   Manual fire alarm stations within five (5) feet of the entrance to
    all exit stairways and all exit doors, and as noted on the drawings.

-   Ionization type smoke detectors shall be located and installed per
    the FSS Code, Chapter 9, meeting the requirements for early warning
    (additional guidance for installation as described in NFPA 72). Heat
    detectors shall be installed in areas where vapors could indicate
    false signals to smoke detectors. Refer to guidance drawings.

-   Fire alarm audible notification appliances (speaker/strobes) shall
    be installed throughout the vessel (phase 1 loops only) as indicated
    on the drawing, including the integrated automated emergency voice
    system, and 4 conductor cable shall be installed).

-   Installation of addressable circuit interface modules (control and
    monitor) to comply with the cause and effect matrix.

-   All connections to devices, panel, and all other necessary material
    to complete a manufacturer approved UL listed and code complaint
    system that complies with all wire/cable installation guidelines.
    Note - wiring, hangers, backing boxes, wire mold will be installed
    and materials furnished by Volpe electrical contractors under
    separate contract).

-   Control Panel. All control panel wiring shall be fully dressed and
    bundled with nylon tie wraps at 3‑inch intervals. Bundled wiring
    shall be routed parallel to terminal strips within control panels,
    with individual conductors turned out at 90 angles to their
    associated terminal connections. AC power conductors shall be
    bundled and routed separately from low voltage conductors. A minimum
    2‑inch separation shall be maintained between AC power conductors
    and low voltage conductors. All control cabinets shall be sized to
    accommodate the requirements of this section. All wires shall be
    numbered to agree with the drawing. Conductors looped around
    terminals are not acceptable. Note - control panel shall be
    furnished under this contract. Volpe electricians will mount panel
    on brackets for FA installers.

-   One remote annunciator panel to be located outside the Security
    office at the main embarkation entrance.

-   It is the intent of this specification to install Class A type
    circuit loops to meet the intent of FSS Chapter 9, Section 2.1.4.

> 3.1.2 The Contractor shall prepare and submit shop drawings in AutoCAD
> format using the design guidance drawings as the template,
> manufactures equipment cut sheets, and contractor record drawings and
> other submittals required herein, within the time frames noted.
>
> 3.1.3 The Contractor shall warranty all installation workmanship and
> the new equipment installed from defects in workmanship and inherent
> mechanical and electrical defects for a period of one (1) year from
> the date of final acceptance of the system by the Contracting Officer
> (CO).
>
> 3.1.4 The Contractor shall obtain, secure and pay for all permits,
> plan check approvals and inspections necessary to perform the work.
>
> 3.1.5 The Contractor shall coordinate all work with the other
> Contractors working onboard the ship and concurrent construction or
> installation of other systems. This may include shipyard workers and
> installation of the vessels security monitoring system.

3.1.6. The Contractor shall provide, from the acceptable manufacturer's
current product lines, equipment and components, which comply with the
requirements of the contract documents. Equipment or components, which
do not provide the performance and features, required by the contract
documents are not acceptable, regardless of manufacturer.

3.1.7. All system components for which UL listing categories exist shall
be UL Marine listed for the intended application and shall be subject to
the approval of the CO prior to installing.

3.2 It is further intended that upon completion of this work, the
government shall be provided with:

1.  Complete information and record drawings "as-builts" describing and
    depicting the entire system as installed including all information
    necessary for maintaining troubleshooting and/or expanding the
    system at a future date. Volpe electricians will provide red lines
    of installed electrical wiring for the FA contractor to incorporate
    into the as-builts.

2.  Complete documentation of system testing as described herein.

3.2.3 Certification that the entire system has been inspected, tested,
and is installed in accordance with the applicable codes, standards,
manufacturer's recommendations, UL marine listings and is in proper
working order.

2.  Health and Safety requirements must be defined per requirements of
    Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1915 Occupational
    Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment, the following
    shall be address at a minimum: Project points of contact, security
    procedures, welding and hot work, fire watch, confined space entry,
    fall protection, spills and spill response, emergency medical
    procedures, emergency flooding/fire procedures, electrical safety,
    MSDS for materials used during construction, ventilation control.
    The Contractor is advised that the work areas contains materials
    with asbestos (deck tiles, bulkhead sheathing and overhead panels),
    lead paint, and mold and shall meet OSHA requirements for their
    workers. Proper handling of hazardous material shall be enforced per
    1915.1001 Class III asbestos work. The majority of passageways
    ceiling tiles have been removed.

    1.  The contractor shall provide 21 days notification of any
        requirements for asbestos ceiling tile removals or related
        support to complete the fire alarm device hook ups.

3.4 Hot Work - the contractor shall provide notification to the Volpe
Center within 21 days prior to start of onboard construction, any
requests for hot work assistance. Hot work will be completed by the
shipyard under separate contracts with the government.

3.5 Lock Out -- Tag Out: Before an employee is permitted to work on an
electrical circuit, except when the circuit must remain energized for
testing and adjusting, the circuit shall be deenergized and checked at
the point at which the work is to be done to insure that it is actually
deenergized. When testing or adjusting an energized circuit a rubber
mat, duckboard, or other suitable insulation shall be used underfoot
where an insulated deck does not exist. Deenergizing the circuit shall
be accomplished by opening the circuit breaker, opening the switch, or
removing the fuse, whichever method is appropriate. The circuit breaker,
switch, or fuse location shall be tagged to indicate that an employee is
working on the circuit. Such tags shall not be removed nor the circuit
energized until it is definitely determined that the work on the circuit
has been completed. No circuits will be energized or deenergized without
the permission and witness by the Ship's Safety Officer. Provide a
minimum of 48 hours notification.

3.6 The Contractor shall be responsible to contact the CO to determine
if any other on going work may interface with this installation.
Contractor will need to interface with all installing activities during
installation process.

3.7 Order of Precedence, in the event of document conflicts, in this
order - SOW takes precedence, fire alarm codes, this specification, and
the guidance drawings.

**4.0 Initial Preparation**

4.1 The Contractor shall conduct a ship check at least 30 days before
work begins for each awarded phase of the fire alarm installation in the
presence of the COTR. A shipcheck report shall be provided within five
days of the shipcheck listing findings, any issues, and recommended
solutions, including the specifics for asbestos removal or hotwork
support services.

4.2 The Contractor shall furnish portable blowers or other suitable air
handling equipment to provide continuous positive ventilation in
accordance with 29 CFR 1915, as deemed necessary.

4.3 The Contractor shall provide all the necessary labor, tools,
materials, temporary lighting and trash removal, etc. to accomplish this
project. A Port-a-Potty will be available pier-side for use by the
contractors. Trash shall be removed daily by the Contractor. Hazardous
material shall be disposed of in accordance with EPA requirements.

**5.0 Quality Assurance**

5.1 General

5.1.1 All devices, systems, equipment and materials furnished and
installed shall be new and Marine listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) for their intended use. All equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations the UL listing
limitations and the contract documents. The Contractor shall provide
evidence, with the submittal, of listings of all proposed equipment and
combinations of equipment.

5.1.2 All devices, system(s) components, equipment and materials
furnished and installed shall be of Marine a type or models approved by
the CO and as required by FSSC and NFPA Standards for use in marine
systems and occupancies of this type.

5.2 Codes, Standards, Ordinances and Permits

> 5.2.1 In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory
> provisions and the appendix sections shall be considered to be
> mandatory, as though the word "shall" has been substituted for
> "should" wherever it appears. If there is a conflict between the
> referenced NFPA standards, federal, state or local codes, and the
> contract documents, it is the Contractor's responsibility to
> immediately bring the conflict to the attention of the CO for
> resolution. NFPA standards shall supersede local codes unless local
> codes are more stringent. Contractor shall not attempt to resolve
> conflicts directly with the local authorities unless specifically
> authorized by the CO.
>
> 5.2.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for filing of all documents,
> paying all fees and securing all permits, inspections and approvals
> necessary for conducting this work, including hot work.

5.3 Workmanship

> 5.3.1 The installation shall conform to the requirements of the
> specifications, the approved designs, and/or CO approved
> modifications. Any equipment deviations from the drawings must be
> presented to the CO/COTR for approval prior to installation.

5.4 Contractor Qualifications

> 5.4.1 The Contractor shall be a manufacturer of fire alarm systems and
> devices or duly authorized representative of the proposed U.S. Coast
> Guard marine approved fire detection and alarming systems. The
> Contractor shall have a fully equipped, factory trained and
> manufacturer certified, service and installation organization, which
> shall have engaged in the installation and services in the type of
> equipment submitted for a least five (5) years. A UL Certificate for
> the service organization shall be included with the submittal
> documents.

2.  System configuration, installation, programming and testing shall be
    supervised by a National Institute for Certification in Engineering
    Technologies (NICET) Level III (or IV) Fire Alarm Engineering
    Technician, trained by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system to
    be installed. (see Section 5.5).

3.  Submit all certificates and qualifications required for
    installers/electricians in the Quality Assurance portion of this
    Specification and the associated subparagraphs. This information
    shall be provided with the first submittal.

5.5 Job Site Supervisor

> 5.5.1 Provide a job site supervisor who is to be present on-site at
> all times during programming, circuit interconnection, panel
> termination, testing and acceptance activities. The job site
> supervisor shall be a minimum National Institute for Certification
> Engineering Technology (NICET) Level III and "manufacturer trained" in
> the system being installed. This individual shall be the same person
> throughout the duration of the project. The job site supervisor shall
> have a cell phone available at all times and provide the number to the
> government project manager and government on-site representative.

5.6 Subcontractors

5.6.1 Contractor shall submit with his bid, a list of all proposed
subcontractors.

5.6.2 Any electrical subcontractor(s) shall:

> a\. Hold all licenses and permits necessary to perform this work.
>
> b\. Have at least five (5) years of experience in the installation of
> fire detection and alarm systems of this type and be familiar with
> FSSC, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IEEE-45, federal laws and all other applicable
> codes.
>
> c\. Be regularly engaged in the servicing, installation, and testing
> of fire detection and alarm systems.
>
> d\. Have worked on five or more similar, fire alarm system
> installation projects in the last five (5) years. Names, locations,
> contacts and phone numbers for five (5) of these projects shall be
> provided with the bids.

7.  Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

    1.  Prior to start of installation, the Contractor shall obtain and
        submit copies of all permits, licenses, certificates and
        approvals necessary to conduct work.

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8.  Construction Reports

    1.  The Contractor shall submit a weekly progress report to the CO
        throughout the period of performance of this contract.

**6.0 Documentation/Submittals**

6.1 Equipment Lists

> 6.1.1 The Contractor shall submit with his bid a detailed equipment
> list for Phase I, identifying types, models and quantities of all
> materials, devices, and equipment proposed. Complete the Equipment
> Information sheet and provide with this submittal. This submittal
> shall include manufacturers' data sheets showing the types and models
> of all equipment, devices, material and wire/cable proposed. Evidence
> of UL listings and local approvals shall be submitted with the date
> sheets. Each and all items of the fire alarm system shall be marine
> listed (or cross-listed as is appropriate), as a product of a single
> manufacturer under the appropriate category by Underwriter's
> Laboratories Inc. as a single unit. Partial listing shall not be
> accepted. Submit six (6) copies of the complete submittal to the CO.
> The submittal shall include the following:
>
> a\. Raceway (wire mold) recommended, for procurement by others.
>
> b\. Junction boxes, terminal cabinets, device back boxes, fittings,
> hangers, and mounting hardware recommended, for procurement by others.
>
> c\. Wire/cable (marine certified, low smoke, shielded, manufacturer
> recommended), for procurement by others.
>
> d\. Connectors, mechanical terminal strips, and electrical tape
>
> e\. Fire alarm control equipment, annunciators, and all components
>
> f\. Panel and battery enclosures
>
> g\. Manual fire alarm boxes
>
> h\. Smoke detectors
>
> i\. Heat detectors
>
> j\. Addressable control relay and monitor modules
>
> k\. Power supplies (main and remote)
>
> l\. Batteries
>
> m\. Battery charger
>
> n\. Interface panel
>
> o\. Remote annunciator panel(s)
>
> p\. Combination fire alarm audible/visible notification appliances,
> speaker strobes, stand-alone horns and stand- alone ADA strobes
>
> q\. Red strobe lights (Marine, watertight for outdoor use)
>
> r\. Surge protectors
>
> s\. Surge suppression modules
>
> t\. Short circuit fault isolation modules
>
> u\. Any other materials, devices, or equipment to be provided
>
> v\. Fire alarm schematic riser diagram supplemented with narrative
> descriptions as necessary for clarity and completeness.
>
> 6.1.2 When a data sheet shows more than one product, the proposed
> product shall be clearly indicated by arrows or other suitable means.
> Submittals that do not clearly show the products to be used shall be
> rejected. All components shall be part of one listed manufacturers
> system.

6.2 Unit Cost Pricing Schedule

> 6.2.1 Provide a completed copy of the Unit Cost Pricing Schedule
> attached to the end of the specification. This list is not
> all-inclusive; include equipment information and unit prices for any
> manufacturer specific equipment that is necessary to system operation.
> Also, include technician man-hour cost for NICET Level II and NICET
> Level III technicians and electrical installers.

6.3 Work Schedule

> 6.3.1 The Contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed work
> schedule, delivery dates and representative chart. This schedule shall
> indicate the time and labor loadings necessary for:
>
> a\. Project start-up
>
> b\. Shop drawing submittals
>
> c\. Weekly construction reports
>
> d\. Equipment delivery
>
> e\. Rough in of raceways, boxes & wiring of system components (2 weeks
> by Volpe electricians).
>
> f\. Equipment Installation
>
> g\. Draft O & M manual
>
> h\. Contractor testing
>
> i\. Record drawings and reports
>
> j\. Final acceptance tests
>
> k\. Final O & M manual
>
> l\. Training day- (1/2 day) at system acceptance
>
> m\. Project completion
>
> 6.3.2 The project completion date shall be the date when Volpe (the
> CO) has accepted the project and the CO has received all materials
> included in the contract documents. The proposed work schedule will be
> reviewed and finalized during the pre-construction meeting and will be
> updated at each weekly construction coordination meeting.

6.4 Shop Drawings (drafts / finals) and System Component Date Sheets

> 6.4.1 Prior to installation, but within fourteen (14) days after ship
> check visit, the Contractor shall submit six (6) sets of draft system
> component data sheets, six (6) full sets of shop drawings in Auto-CAD
> (latest version) and installation manuals/instruction detailing the
> manufacturers installation recommendations for all equipment to be
> installed, to the CO for approval. Installation prior to receipt of
> approved shop drawings is unacceptable. Note -- the government design
> drawings will be available electronically in Auto Cad format for use
> by the Contractor.
>
> 6.4.2 Government will review these submittals within 7 days.

6.4.3 Provide final shop drawings.

6.5 Contractor Record Drawings

> 6.5.1 The Contractor shall provide (1 set of mark ups to the
> government) and maintain on the site an up-to-date record (as built)
> set of approved shop drawing prints which shall be marked to show each
> and every change made to the fire alarm system from the original
> approved shop drawings. This shall not be construed as authorization
> by the CO or to deviate from or make change to the approved shop
> drawings without written instruction from the CO in each case. This
> set of drawings shall be used only as a record set. These drawings
> shall be made available to the CO, or other customer representative at
> each scheduled construction meeting and upon request.
>
> 6.5.2 The Contractor record drawings are required to show and to
> identify quantities of junction boxes, terminal boxes, conductors,
> color coding of conductors, splices, device backboxes, and terminal
> strips. These drawings shall include a schedule of all
> connections/terminations, indexed by junction box, device backbox and
> terminal strip and shall reference wire identification taped numbers
> as installed at each termination or interconnection.

3.  Upon completion of the work, the record set of prints shall be used
    to prepare complete, accurate final record (as built) drawings
    reflecting any and all changes and deviations made to the fire alarm
    system. The Contractor shall submit two (2) draft sets of record
    drawings to the CO for the review at least seven (7) calendar days
    prior to the Contractor Acceptance Inspection and Testing. Following
    CO's review and acceptance of the draft record drawings, and before
    final approval, (no later than fourteen (14) days after the system
    acceptance, six (6) sets of bond record drawings shall be delivered
    to the CO. Also provide one (2) set of bound, 11''x17'', plasticized
    (laminated) copies of all drawings and wiring diagrams to be stowed
    in the Spare Parts Storage Cabinet (contractor supplied).

4.  Provide draft and final contract record drawings on CD-ROM in
    AutoCAD format.

6.6 Software Documentation

> 6.6.1 A copy of all software documentation required by this section
> shall be maintained on-site by the Contractor, in a binder, arranged
> in chronological order. This binder shall be turned over to the CO at
> the CAI.
>
> 6.6.2 Documentation of software modifications shall include the
> following:
>
> a\. Complete printout of the system program after the Pre-Installation
> Testing, but prior to installation.
>
> b\. A complete printout of the system program prior to change.
>
> c\. A complete printout of the system program subsequent to the
> change, with all modifications highlighted. Each revision to the
> system program shall be identified by a unique version number and
> date.
>
> d\. A letter prepared and signed by the individual (with NICET Level
> and number) who made the change, description of the change made, and
> the reason for that change. This letter shall certify that the
> individual making the change has personally reviewed and compared the
> before and after program printout and verified the correctness of the
> modification(s).
>
> 6.6.3 Once the fire alarm system is place in service, in whole or in
> part, and the associated areas of the ship partially or wholly
> occupied, no software changes shall be performed without the prior
> written permission of the CO. All software changes to the fire alarm
> system, once in service, shall be performed by a certified
> manufacturer's representative, trained in the execution of such
> charges.
>
> 6.6.4 Sufficient technician time shall be provided to accomplish one
> total reprogramming and shall be included in this contract. This may
> be required after project conditions, system inter- connections, and
> the required test is finalized.

6.7 Test Period

> System certification and documentation of system testing required by
> other sections of this specification shall be submitted to the CO for
> review and approval at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the
> CAI. The system must be run-in (soak time) for five (5) full days
> prior to acceptance testing. Final test results are to be submitted to
> CO fourteen (14) calendar days after to the CAI.

6.8 Production Plan

> a\. Prior to installation, with bid, the Contractor shall submit six
> (6) copies of the proposed production plan.
>
> b\. The production plan shall indicate the schedule for submittal
> reviews, equipment procurements, and installation of all new wiring,
> equipment and devices. Plan shall include testing and training along
> with all labor loadings on a daily basis.
>
> c\. The Contractor shall obtain final approval of the Production Plan
> from the CO prior to commencement of any onboard work.

6.9 Warranty

> 6.9.1 The Contractor shall warranty all installation workmanship and
> new fire alarm equipment installed from defects in workmanship and
> inherent mechanical and electrical defects for a period of one (1)
> year from the date of final acceptance of the system by the CO and
> customer. Warranty service shall be responded to within 24 hours.

6.10 Spare Parts

> 6.10.1 The Contractor shall supply, as part of the contract, the spare
> parts in new condition, in original, unopened boxes, with installation
> guides. Spare parts shall be the same models as those installed in the
> system. Provide spare parts prior to acceptance testing.
>
> a\. Automatic Detection Devices
>
> This includes smoke detectors (photoelectric) and heat detectors. Two
> percent of the installed quantities or each type but not less than two
> (2) of each type
>
> b\. Manual Fire Alarm Stations
>
> Two percent of the installed quantity of each type, but no less than
> two (2) of each type
>
> c\. Glass Rods (or Similar) for Manual Fire Alarm Stations (If
> Applicable)

Ten percent of the installed quantity, but no less than two (2) devices

d\. Audible and Visible Appliances

> Two percent of the installed quantity of each type (horns/strobes, and
> speaker/strobes) and candela rating, but no less than two (2) of each
> type of notification appliance
>
> Provide replacement smoke detectors for all heat detectors installed
> during this phase 1 contract.
>
> e\. Fuses
>
> Five (5) of each type; rating and size of fuse used in the system (if
> applicable).

-   Keys

> A minimum of three (3) sets of keys shall be provided and
> appropriately identified.

1.  Other Spare Parts

> Provide twelve (12) cans of approved test gas UL listed for the use of
> testing the functionality of the smoke detectors.

1.  Spare Parts Storage Cabinet

> A floor or wall mounted (securely fastened), metal, locking cabinet (2
> sets of keys) no less 22 gauge steel with black baked on enamel shall
> be provided and installed in the security office by the Contractor as
> directed by the COTR. The cabinet shall be equipped with at least
> three shelves with capacity to store all spare parts, O&M manual (1
> copy), shop drawings, record drawings, and five additional three (3)
> inch width binders and spare parts.

11. Training

    1.  Timing\
        \
        The Contractor shall conduct a training session of approximately
        four (4) hours to familiarize the MARAD personnel with the
        features, operation, and maintenance of the new system. Training
        session shall be scheduled with the MARAD POC at an agreed on
        time (within 5 calendar days) immediately following the
        acceptance testing.

    2.  Agenda

> The Contractor shall submit a proposed training agenda for the CO
> review within thirty (30) days of authorization to proceed. The final,
> approved training agenda shall be submitted fourteen (14) days prior
> to the acceptance testing Training shall include all system
> operational functions needed by security personnel. This shall
> include, but will not be limited to:

####  Review of O+M Manual

#### Alarm acknowledgment

#### Interpretation of the scheme used to provide identifiers

#### Differentiating between trouble signals

#### Differentiating between trouble and supervisory conditions

#### System reset

#### Accessing different Access Levels

#### Accessing individual devices

#### Changing smoke detector sensitivity

#### Disabling system points for maintenance

#### Activating control modules

#### Walk Test

#### Basic maintenance (i.e. cleaning dirty smoke detectors, etc)

#### Basic troubleshooting

Use of microphone/PA system

> Spare parts, changing devices

### Warranty and service agreement

### 

12. Final Approval and Acceptance

> 6.12.1 Final approval and acceptance of the work will be given by the
> CO and the customer following a successful Acceptance test. This shall
> include the observation of complete system inspection and testing per
> this specification, and approval in writing by the CO. All required
> submittals shall have been provided to, reviewed and accepted in
> writing by the CO including:
>
> a\. System operation and maintenance manuals
>
> b\. Warranties
>
> c\. Contractor record drawings and CD's
>
> d\. System Certification
>
> e\. System test reports
>
> f\. Spare parts
>
> g\. Special tools

h.  Training

i.  Record Book of Requests for Information and Government Responses

    2.  All system software changes stored in RAM shall have been
        transferred into permanent memory, and verified in writing by
        the Contractor.

**7.0 Operations and Maintenance Manual**

7.1 The Contractor shall provide the CO with a complete indexed
loose-leaf manual, as outlined in NFPA 72-2002, Section A. 4.5.3.2(1),
containing:

> 7.1.1 A final equipment list identifying the quantities and types of
> equipment installed listed by manufacturer's part number.
>
> 7.1.2 A detailed narrative description of the system architecture,
> inputs, notification signaling, auxiliary functions, annunciation,
> circuit loading and capacity, intended sequence of operations,
> expansion capability, application considerations, and limitations.
>
> 7.1.3 A detailed description of system operations, to include operator
> responses. The approved cause and effect matrix shall be framed and
> placed adjacent to, the operator's control panel.

4.  Final approved standby power calculations that coincide with the
    equipment that will be installed on the ship for the compete
    installation (phase 1, 2, and 3).\
    Standby battery calculations shall list the type of devices
    (detection, monitoring, control, notification, etc.), and
    quantities, and shall include unit and extended amperage draw for
    quiescent and alarm conditions, total amperage draw and battery
    amp-hour rating. For design criteria, the calculated load shall be
    the design load plus the required 25% spare capacity. In addition,
    the battery capacity used to meet the calculated load shall be a
    maximum of 80 percent of the amp-hour rating listed by the
    manufacturer. Submit battery calculations with shop drawings.

> 7.1.5 A point ID list referencing the signaling line circuits and the
> line devices installed on those circuits.
>
> 7.1.6 A sensitivity report for all smoke detectors at the time of
> acceptance.
>
> 7.1.7 A detailed description of routine maintenance required (by
> manufacturer and/or NFPA) or recommended or as would be provided under
> a maintenance contract including a testing and maintenance schedule
> and detailed testing and maintenance instructions for each type of
> device installed.

8.  Manufacturer's data sheets and installation manuals/instructions for
    all equipment installed with detailed troubleshooting instructions
    for each specific type of trouble condition recognized by the
    system, including open circuits, short circuits, ground fault,
    parity errors, "loop failures", dirty device, etc. When a data sheet
    shows more than one product, the proposed product shall be clearly
    indicated by arrows or other suitable means. These instructions
    shall include a list of all trouble signals annunciated by the
    system, a description of the condition(s) which will cause those
    trouble signals, and step-by-step instructions describing how to
    isolate those problems and correct them (or call for service, as
    appropriate)

> 7.1.9 A list of spare parts provided including type of device and
> model number.
>
> 7.1.10 A list of passwords of all Access Levels shall be included
> under a separate tab. Passwords for Access Levels above level III and
> those designated for factory personnel need not be included in the
> list. However, these Access Levels shall be identified in the list and
> shall include a cautionary statement detailing the Access Level's
> purpose and nay appropriate warnings (i.e. computer required to return
> panel to normal operation, etc.). Whenever possible, the Contractor
> shall not modify the system default passwords. Also, include a bullet
> list of functions that are accessible from each access level.
>
> 7.1.11 A service directory shall be provided which includes the main
> 24-hour emergency service number and at least three alternate numbers
> which are monitored on a 24-hour basis. Also, include the names of at
> least three (3) NICET Level II technicians qualified to provide
> emergency service during the warranty period.
>
> 7.1.12 Small scale (11inches by 17 inches) approved contractor record
> (as built) drawings of the system (submit in accordance with Section
> 6.1).
>
> 7.1.13 The Cause and Effect matrix as provided on the shop drawings
> and modified for installed conditions
>
> 7.1.14 Manufacturer's published wire/cable installation guideline.
>
> 7.1.15 Provide a full copy of the warranty. (In accordance with
> Section 6.9 Warranty of this Specification).

7.2 This manual shall be written, complied and edited specifically for
this project and the system installed. Unedited manufacturer's catalog
date sheets and/or equipment manuals are unacceptable as content for
this submittal.

7.3 The draft manual shall be provided within fourteen (14) days of the
scheduled Construction Acceptance Inspection (CAI) date. The Contractor
shall submit to the CO four (4) copies of the draft manual for approval.

7.4 The final approved manual shall be provided fourteen (14) calendar
days after CAI. The Contractor shall provide six (6) copies of the
approved manual to the CO.

**8.0 System Description**

8.1 Fire Alarm System

> 8.1.1 The system shall utilize the analog point-addressable, multiplex
> technology providing a discrete system " address" for each individual
> initiating device.
>
> 8.1.2 All equipment and system components furnished and installed
> shall be new and listed by UL Marine for their intended use. The
> equipment and system components shall be installed in accordance with
> the applicable codes and standards, the manufacturers'
> recommendations, and within the limitations of the ULI listings. All
> equipment and system components shall be the standard product of a
> single manufacturer and be the one of the following: Kidde Fenwall or
> Notifier Fire Systems NFS640, or equivalent. Evidence of UL Marine
> listing is required.
>
> 8.1.3 All equipment supplied shall be first quality and the
> manufacturer's best type and latest model capable of complying with
> all requirements of this specification and shall have been in
> continuous production and in continuous service in commercial
> applications for at least one year. Obsolete equipment shall not be
> used.
>
> 8.1.4 The equipment manufacturer shall submit in writing that the
> equipment to be supplied is not at or near the end of its life cycle.
> The manufacturer shall also submit in writing that replacement
> components for all control equipment shall be available from the
> manufacturer for a minimum of 15 years from the date of installation.

8.2 Modular Components

> 8.2.1 System components shall be modular in design to ensure future
> expansion capability of the system. Spare capacity shall pertain to
> quantities of devices, circuits, raceway, conductors and ampacities
> (size) and lengths.

8.3 Expansion/Spare Capacity

8.3.1 The system shall have spare installed capacity enabling it to
support a 25% increase in the number of initiating devices and monitor
and control points (addressable devices), notification appliance
circuits and power supplies. Spare circuit capacity shall be evenly
distributed throughout the system (This shall be in addition to the
phase 1, 2 and 3 total quantities of installed equipment).

8.4 Alarm Verification

1.  The system incorporates an alarm verification function and the alarm
    verification shall be arranged on a per smoke detector basis only.
    The system shall be arranged such that the "retard --reset" period
    shall be 60 seconds. Alarm verification shall not be provided for
    manual fire alarm boxes.

8.5 EMI/RFI/AC Interference

1.  All circuits shall be segregated and/or shielded as necessary to
    eliminate electrical crosstalk between circuits. Where necessary,
    separate, isolated power supplies, shielded equipment cabinets, or
    other appropriate means of eliminating interference/crosstalk shall
    be provided.

2.  The system shall be designed and installed to be unaffected by the
    operation of a hand-held portable radio (walkie-talkie) of 5 watts
    power generating capability and handheld cellular telephone within
    12 inches of any system device with all appropriate covers
    installed.

8.6 System Configuration

> 8.6.1 Signaling Line Circuits

The wiring between addressable devices shall be Class A (Style "6" or
"7") as described in NFPA 72. Signaling line circuit risers shall be
arranged such that severing one of the circuits, devices, junction
boxes, or raceways will not put any portion of the system out of
service. A physical separation distance of not less than 1 foot on the
vertical plane and 4 feet on the horizontal plane shall be achieved.
Exceptions in single cable drops are allowed in accordance with Section
6.4.2.2.2 of NFPA 72-2002. Wiring will be procured and installed using a
separate Volpe electrical contractor.

> 8.6.2 Initiating Device Circuits

Supervisory initiation circuits including, but not limited to,
electrical power supervision and low battery supervision shall be Class
A (Style "D") per NFPA 72. "T"-tapping shall not be permitted. Each
monitored point shall have its own address assigned.

> 8.6.3 Notification Appliance Circuit

Notification appliance circuits shall be Class A (Style"Z"), arranged to
be capable of operation during a single break or single ground. Visible
and audible notification appliances shall be installed on separate
circuits (or as acceptable alternate, that which is described in this
Specification, for single circuit operation). Notification appliance
circuit risers shall be wired as shown on the drawings, and arranged
such that severing one of the raceways will not put any portion of the
system out of service. Exceptions in single cable drops are allowed in
accordance with Section 6.4.2.2.2 of NFPA 72-2002. A physical separation
distance of not less than 1 foot on the vertical plane and 4 feet on the
horizontal plane shall be achieved.

8.7 Power Supplies

> 8.7.1 Primary Power

All AC power connections shall meet the requirements of Section 4.4.1 of
NFPA 72-2002. and Section 2.2 of the FSS code. Each AC circuit shall be
provided with an approved transient suppressor dedicated to the
individual circuit only.

Provide 120 volts AC service, transformed through a two-winding
isolation-type transformer. Obtain primary power as indicated. All fire
alarm system AC power connections shall be hardwired via dedicated
circuits serving no other load(s). Each AC power circuit shall be
provided with a single, approved disconnecting means between the service
entrance and the fire alarm system, and shall, along with all associated
connections, be installed entirely within approved electrical
enclosures, raceways. The power circuit disconnecting means shall be
clearly labeled " Fire Alarm System Power". The fire alarm system
circuit breaker shall be equipped with an approved mechanical device to
prevent inadvertent shutdown.

All power supplies shall be capable of recharging their associated
batteries, from a fully discharged condition to a capacity sufficient to
allow the system to perform consistent with the requirements above and
within 24 hours maximum.

Primary power supplies will be supplied and installed by a separate
Volpe electrical contractor.

> 8.7.2 Secondary Power

All portions of the system shall be designed and equipped on standby
(rechargeable) battery power. Upon failure of primary (AC) power, the
affected portion(s) of the system shall automatically switch over to
secondary power without losing any alarm, trouble or operator
acknowledgement signals. Operation of any portion of the system on
secondary power shall annunciate as a trouble signal, identifying the
inoperable power supply (ies).

Batteries shall be sealed gel-type or sealed lead-acid type. Standby
batteries shall have sufficient capacity to maintain all portions of the
system in a normal, non-alarm condition for a minimum of 24 hours, after
which it shall be capable of operating all notification appliances
simultaneously for a minimum of 15 minutes. Design load (calculated load
including 20% spare capacity) connected to any batteries shall not
exceed 75 percent of its rated capacity.

All standby batteries shall be continuously monitored by the system. Low
battery and disconnection of battery power supply conditions shall
immediately annunciate as a trouble signal, identifying the deficient
batteries. Standby battery capacity may be increased as required to meet
the recharging requirements stated in the Primary Power Section of this
Specification.

8.8 Annunciation

> 8.8.1 General

The system shall be designed and equipped to receive, monitor, and
annunciate signals from devices and circuits installed throughout the
ship. Receipt of alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals shall activate
integral audible devices at the control panel and at one remote
annunciation panel to be located outside the Security Office at the main
embarkation entrance. Receipt of these signals shall operate as follows:

> a\. The integral audible devices shall produce a sound output upon
> activation.
>
> b\. Alarm, trouble, and supervisory signals shall initiate
> recognizably different audible outputs. Trouble and supervisory
> signals may initiate the same audible output if distinction is by
> visible annunciation.
>
> c\. Integral audible devices shall continue to sound until silenced by
> a system operator actuating a switch designated for that purpose.'
>
> d\. Receipt of subsequent alarm, trouble or supervisory signals shall
> cause the integral audible devices to resound.
>
> e\. The fire alarm panel shall be equipped with " global acknowledge"
> for all signals.
>
> f\. Integral announcing system for public address over
> speaker/strobes. (if design option is selected).

The system shall be designed and equipped to provide inputs and outputs
as described in the Cause and Effect Matrix contained on the drawings.
The system shall recognize and annunciate the following signals:

> a\. Fire alarms
>
> b\. Supervisory alarms
>
> c\. Trouble conditions
>
> d\. Operator acknowledgment of annunciated signals
>
> e\. System reset
>
> f\. Microphone for public announcement (if design option is selected)

All alarms signals; supervisory alarm signals and trouble conditions
shall be annunciated by the control panel and by each remote
annunciation device. Operator acknowledgment of smoke detection signals
and system reset shall be annunciated by the control panel. The panel
shall not be capable of being reset until all alarm, trouble and
supervisory signals shall be latching (i.e. will not be cleared until
the off --normal condition is rectified and the panel is reset.

8.8.2 Fire Alarm Signals

Activation of the following devices shall be recognized and annunciated
by the system as fire alarms:

a.  Manual fire alarm stations

b.  Open area system type smoke detectors

c.  Heat detectors

8.8.3 Supervisory Alarm Signals

The following conditions shall be recognized an annunciated by the
system as supervisory alarms:

> a\. Equipment faults

8.8.4 Trouble Signals

The system shall also recognize and annunciate the following trouble
conditions:

a\. Signaling line circuit trouble conditions per Table 6.5 of
NFPA72-2002.

> b\. Notification appliance circuit trouble conditions per Table 6.6.1
> of NFPA 72-2002

c\. Power supply trouble conditions as required by Specification Section
8.7.

d\. Remote annunciation device trouble conditions.

> e\. A smoke detector, with automatic drift compensation feature,
> requiring maintenance when it reaches 80 percent of its threshold
> limit for a period of 24 hours, or equivalent UL listed performance.
>
> f\. Adjustment of the sensitivity of any smoke detector or the
> temperature setting of any heat detector shall not cause a trouble
> condition on the panel.

8.8.5 Operator Acknowledgment Signals

> Silencing of integral devices shall be recognized and annunciated by
> the system as operator acknowledgment of the signal displayed.

9.  Fire Alarm Control Panel

8.9.1 Description of Equipment

> The fire alarm control panel shall be designed and equipped to provide
> the following:
>
> a\. Conventional horns in general alarm shall sound the temporal code
> 3 National Evacuation Signal.
>
> b\. A visible alpha/numeric LCD display indicating current status of
> the entire system. The LCD display shall be minimum 80-character
> visual "SYSTEM IS NORMAL" message and the current time and date. Upon
> detection of an abnormal condition, the appropriate LED (Alarm,
> Supervisory, or Trouble) shall flash. The panel audible signal shall
> pulse for alarm conditions and sound steadily for trouble and
> supervisory conditions. Upon receipt of an off normal condition, the
> LCD shall display the 40-character custom location label, the type of
> device (i.e. smoke, pull station.) and the point's status (i.e. alarm,
> trouble)
>
> c\. An event log with the ability to store three hundred (300) events
> in an alarm log plus three hundred (300) events in a
> trouble/supervisory log. These events shall be stored in battery
> protected random access memory (RAM).

d.  Interfaces for digital alarm communicator transmitter. A DACT
    integral with the fire alarm control panel shall be provided.

e.  Standby power supplies capable of supporting all dependent devices
    and equipment as required by Specification Section 8.7.

f.  The system control unit shall have a programmable software provision
    for an alarm verification feature for alarm signals received from
    smoke detectors.

g.  Individual switches to affect the following individual functions.
    Activation of any switch shall cause a trouble condition on the main
    panel and remote annunciator. All control provided specifically for
    the purpose of manually overriding any automatic fire safety
    function shall provide visible indication of the status of the
    associated control circuits ( NFPA 72-2002, Section 4.4.3.1.)

> 1\. Audible appliance disable for test purposes.
>
> 2\. Visible appliance disable for test purposes.

h.  Devices or controls to effect reset of the system.

i.  Upon activation, any existing alarm will be transferred to a visible
    indicator. Any subsequent alarms from other devices or inputs will
    operate the alarm notification appliances.

j.  Should the Main Fire Alarm Control Panel " Alarm Silence" button be
    pressed, all audible notification appliances shall be deactivated.
    Visible notification appliances shall not be deactivated by an alarm
    silence mode. Visible appliances shall discontinue signaling
    operation only when a system reset is initiated and all alarms are
    returned to a non-alarm condition.

k.  The data communication rate between the system CPU and associated
    annunciators, and addressable initiating devices shall be such that
    the time delay between activation of an alarm initiating device
    (excluding smoke detector circuits arranged for automatic alarm
    verification) and activation of the associated automatic
    notification appliance signaling and automatic auxiliary control
    functions shall not exceed 10 seconds (as required in NFPA 72-2002,
    Section 6.8.1.1.).

l.  The fire alarm system CPU shall be field programmable from an
    integral keyboard. Systems allowing software changes to be stored in
    RAM are acceptable providing that:

> 1\. RAM is not-volatile or provided with independent backup power
> supply to prevent loss of software changes upon loss of normal system
> power.
>
> 2\. RAM has capacity for 100 program (monitor and/or control point)
> changes, minimum.
>
> 3\. RAM shall not be utilized by the Contractor when the system is
> accepted by the CO. All required programming shall be in permanent
> memory upon final acceptance.

m\. Microphone for public announcements (if design option is selected)

n\. [All amplifiers shall have an additional 50% capacity for
anticipated future installation of additional speakers]{.underline}

8.10 Manual Fire Alarm Boxes

> Manual fire alarm boxes shall be of the double-action, non-coded,
> addressable type. Manual fire alarm boxes shall annunciate by point.
> They shall consist of housing, fitted with a pull-down lever, which
> when operated, locks in position to affect an alarm condition. Break
> glass front stations shall not be permitted. However, pull lever,
> break glass rod type is acceptable. The body of the manual station
> shall be permanently attached to the back plate assembly. Resetting
> the station after operation shall require the use of a key or special
> tool. The manual station shall be surface mounted. Manual fire alarm
> boxes shall be installed so that the handle is four (4) feet above
> finished floor and shall be installed within five (5) feet of an exit.

8.11 Smoke Detectors

> 8.11.1 Spot Type Smoke Detectors

These detectors shall be system-operated, addressable, plug-in type
detectors that mount to a twist lock base, to prevent unauthorized
removal of smoke detector heads. Detector shall operate on the
photoelectric principle. The detector shall contain an alarm initiating
LED that will illuminate to signal activation of the detector. Detectors
shall be listed by UL as "Smoke-Automatic Fire Detectors", tested
according to UL 268. Detectors listed as "Single and Multiple Station
Smoke Detectors " tested according to UL 217 shall not be used.

8.11.2 Each smoke detector shall be monitored individually, via an
integral, analog addressable element. Detectors shall automatically
adjust sensitivity to compensate for dirt or dust in the chamber (drift
compensation). When detectors are out of UL listed sensitivity range or
compensation is too frequent, detectors shall initiate a trouble signal
and display a message that indicates the detector is dirty and requires
cleaning. Malfunction if the electrical circuitry to the detector shall
actuate the system trouble devices. Each device shall contain an alarm
that shall illuminate when the detector is activated into an alarm
condition. Detector bases shall be provided with screw-type terminals
for wiring connections.

8.11.3 Detector spacing and location shall be in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations, the requirements of FSS Code Chapter 9,
2.4.2.2 and NFPA 72-2002, and as indicated except that detector spacing
shall not exceed 796 square feet per detector. Area smoke detectors
shall be mounted on the ceiling of finished areas, on the underside of
the floor structure above or on the underside of beams in unfinished
areas as permitted by NFPA 72-2002, Chapter 5 and as indicated on the
drawings. No smoke detector shall be located closer than three (3) feet
from a supply air register regardless of what is show on the drawings.
Smoke detectors required in stairways, corridors and escape routes
within accommodation spaces shall be certified to operate before the
smoke density exceeds 12.5% obscuration per metre, but not until the
smoke density exceeds 2% obscuration per metre. Smoke detectors to be
installed in other spaces shall operate within sensitivity limits to the
satisfaction of the Administration having regard to the avoidance of
detector insensitivity or oversensitivity.

8.11.4 Mount detector on a 4-inch outlet box with a minimum depth of 2
inches or as indicated by manufacturer's installation instructions.

8.12 Heat Detectors

8.12.1 Heat detectors shall be addressable, low profile, rate
compensation type detectors or as indicted on the drawings. Addressable
elements shall be integral to the detector unless otherwise indicated on
the drawings. Mounting bases shall be such that the heat detectors can
be interchangeable with smoke detectors. Detectors bases shall be
provided with screw-type terminal connections. Heat detectors shall be
certified to operate before the temperature exceeds 78°C, but not until
the temperature exceeds 54°C, when the temperature is raised to those
limits at a rate less than 1°C per minute. At higher rates of
temperature rise, the heat detector shall operate within temperature
limits to the satisfaction of the Administration having regard to the
avoidance or detector insensitivity or oversensitivity.

8.12.2 Detectors shall be hermetically sealed an automatically resetting
type that shall operate when ambient air temperature reaches detector
setting regardless of rate of temperature rise. In all cases the
temperature classification of heat detectors shall be in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA 72-2002 for maximum anticipated ceiling
temperatures unless otherwise indicated on the drawings.

8.12.3 Locate detectors in accordance with FFS Code Chapter 9, 2.4.2.2
or the requirements of NFPA 72-2002 and as indicated, except that
detector spacing shall not exceed 398 square feet per detector. If the
proposed type of detector has an area coverage capability less than
required by NFPA 72-2002 revise detector layout and submit for approval
with the detail drawings. Mount detectors at the underside of overheads
unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Detectors shall be flush
mounted in areas with finished ceilings and surface mounted in other
areas. Each detector shall be designed for outlet box mounting and shall
be supported independently of wiring connections. Temperature rating of
detectors shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and as indicated. No
detector shall be located closer than 12 inches to any part of any
lighting fixture.

> 8.12.4 Detectors located in areas subject to moisture or exterior
> atmospheric conditions in excess to that which it has been listed, or
> hazardous locations as defined by NFPA 70, shall be of the
> conventional fixed temperature type approved for such locations. All
> conventional heat detectors shall be provided an addressable monitor
> module that shall be installed in an environment for which it has been
> listed. Where the fixed fire detection and fire alarm system does not
> include means of remotely identifying each detector individually, no
> section covering more than one deck within accommodation spaces,
> service spaces and control stations shall normally be permitted except
> a section which covers and enclosed stairway. In order to avoid delay
> in identifying the source of fire, the number of enclosed spaces
> included in each section shall be limited as determined by the
> Administration. In no case shall more than 50 enclosed spaces be
> permitted in any section. If the system is fitted with remotely and
> individually identifiable fire detectors, the sections may cover
> several decks and serve any number of enclosed spaces.
>
> 8.12.5 Detectors shall be located for optimum performance. Positions
> near beams and ventilations ducts or other positions where patterns of
> air flow could adversely affect performance and positions where impact
> or physical damage is likely and shall be avoided. Detectors which are
> located on the overhead shall be a minimum of 0.5 m away from
> bulkheads, except in corridors, lockers and stairway.
>
> The maximum spacing of detectors shall be in accordance with the table
> below:

+-----------+----------------+-------------------+--------------------+
| TYPE OF   | MAXIMUM FLOOR  | MAXIMUM DISTANCE  | MAXIMUM DISTANCE   |
|           |                |                   |                    |
| DETECTORS | AREA PER       | APART BETWEEN     | AWAY FROM          |
|           |                |                   |                    |
|           | DETECTORS      | CENTRES           | BULKHEADS          |
+-----------+----------------+-------------------+--------------------+
| Heat      | 37 m²          | 9 m               | 4.5 m              |
+-----------+----------------+-------------------+--------------------+
| Smoke     | 37 m²          | 11 m              | 5.5 m              |
+-----------+----------------+-------------------+--------------------+

> The Authority having Jurisdiction may require or permit different
> spacing to that specified in the above table if based upon test data
> which demonstrate the characteristics of the detectors.

8.13 Audible/Visible Notification Appliances

> 8.13.1 General

Provide surface mounted UL Listed notification appliances consisting of
a fire alarm horn "public mode" with an integral ADA strobe, unless
otherwise indicated on the drawings. Audible notification appliances
shall be installed, spaced to produce a sound output on alarm that is
clearly audible above the ambient noise level throughout the ship. In no
case shall the audible alarm level be less than 15 dBA above the ambient
noise level nor less than 5 dBA above the maximum ambient noise level.
Provide surface mounted UL Listed notification appliances consisting of
a fire alarm speaker " public mode" with an integral ADA strobe, unless
otherwise indicated on the drawings. Provide a remote indicator panel at
the gangway entrance for use by the Fire Responders to indicate the
location of the alarmed zone.

2.  Fire Alarm Horns

Fire alarm horns shall be listed in accordance with UL 464. Horns shall
be electronic and shall operate with the temporal code 3 National
Evacuation Signal to meet ANSI SB. 41 audible emergency evacuation
standards. The use of chimes is not permitted. Horns shall operate on a
standard 24 VDC audible notification appliance circuit. Horns shall have
sound rating of at least 85 decibels at 10 feet and arranged to provide
audible signal distribution throughout the ship, of 15dbA above ambient
sound levels. Horns shall be surface-mounted. Combination fire alarm
horn/strobes shall be mounted in accordance with the requirements for
visible notification appliances. All wiring shall be supervised.

3.  Visible Notification Appliances

Visible notification appliances shall consist of Xenon flash tube, high
intensity strobe lamp, with clear (nominal white) light having a flash
rate of 1 to 3 flashes per second. The maximum pulse duration shall be
2/10's of one second (0.2 seconds), with a maximum duty cycle of 40
percent. The pulse duration is defined as the time between initial and
final points of 10 percent of maximum signal. The activation of any
detector or manually operated call point shall initiate a visual and
audible fire signal at the control panel and indicating units. If the
signals have not received attention within 2 min, an audible alarm shall
be automatically sounded throughout the crew accommodation and service
spaces, control stations and machinery spaces of category A. This alarm
sounder system need not be an integral part of the detection system.

Visible notification appliances shall be a minimum of 15 cd and a
maximum of 120 cd. Placement shall be in accordance with this section,
NFPA 72-2002 and ADA, as shown on the drawings. Wall mounted visible
notification appliances shall be mounted not less than 80 inches above
the finished floor, or 6 inches below the overhead, whichever is lower.

Visible notification appliances shall be listed in accordance with UL
1971. Visible notification appliance circuits connected to this
appliance shall be configured so that all associated wiring is
supervised, and is separate from audible notification appliance
circuits. Visible appliances shall activate anytime audible appliances
are activated. This activation shall occur when the audible circuit is
activated manually or automatically without operating additional
switches.

Where there are more than two strobes within the same view (135 degrees)
the strobes shall be synchronized in accordance with NFPA 72.
Synchronized flashing shall be defined as all strobe lights flashing
within 50 milliseconds of one another.

Actuation of alarm notification appliances and annunciation at the
protected premises shall occur within 10 seconds after the activation of
an initiating device (as per NFPA 72-2002, Section 6.8.1.1)

**9.0 Advance Notification**

9.1 The Contractor shall provide the COTR with 48 hours advance written
notice of all tests required herein.

9.2 The Contractor shall provide the COTR 24 hours advance written
notice prior to re questing to place any system out of commission.

9.3 The Contractor shall provide the COTR 24 hours advance written
notice of the temporary removal of any interference.

**10.0 Interferences**

10.1 The Contractor shall handle all interferences.

10.2 Existing areas disturbed or damaged by this modification shall be
repaired or renewed to a like new condition.

10.3 The Contractor shall renew all removed and disturbed sheathing.

**11.0 Welding**

11.1 Refer to the SOW. All welding and hot work services will be
completed by Volpe under a separate government contract.

**12.0 Bulkhead and deck penetration(s).**

12.1 Furnish and install all bulkhead and deck penetration(s) in
accordance with procedures and notes as shown on Marine Sys Corp.
drawing No. 401-1002.

**13.0 Painting**

13.1 Newly installed material, equipment, and disturbed areas shall be
cleaned, painted.

**14.0 Pollution Control**

14.1 The Contractor shall comply with the requirements identified in the
HASP as well as 33 CFR and other applicable Federal, State, or Local
requirements for environmental protection of the atmosphere, land, and
water.

14.2 Furnish all necessary material, labor, equipment, supplies, power,
accessories, facilities, and other items and services that are necessary
for accomplishing the work specified in this item including removal and
reinstallation of all interferences. Work can be combined or arranged in
any sequence that will be the most practical and efficient for
completing the effort.

**15.0 Fire Alarm Control system programming**.

15.1 System programming and testing shall be supervised by a National
Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level
III (or IV) Fire Alarm Engineering Technician, trained by the
manufacturer of the fire alarm system to be installed.

**16.0 Ionization Smoke & Thermal Detectors**.

16.1 These detectors provide distributed intelligence by storing and
analyzing calibrated data. Each detector head continuously makes
on-location decisions and reports status to the central control panel.
Each detector is field programmed with the owner location message
(location of the detector), the system address (a four digit code),
alarm set points (if different from factory settings). Each detector
requires a mounting base. The mounting base is available in two models
6SB or 4SB. Model 6SB provides a trim ring. Model 4SB is electrically
the same as 6SB but does not provide the trim ring.

2.  Smoke Detectors. These detectors shall be system-operated,
    addressable, plug-in type detectors that mount to a twist lock base,
    to prevent unauthorized removal of smoke detector heads. Detector
    shall operate on the ionization principle as indicated on the
    drawings. The detector shall contain an alarm initiating LED that
    will illuminate to signal activation of the detector. Detectors
    shall be listed by ULI as "Smoke-Automatic Fire Detectors," tested
    according to UL 268.

3.  Each smoke detector shall be monitored individually, via an
    integral, analog addressable element detector bases shall be
    provided with screw‑type terminals for wiring connections.

4.  Detector spacing and location shall be in accordance with
    manufacturer\'s recommendations, the requirements of NFPA 72, and as
    indicated. Area smoke detectors shall be mounted on the overhead of
    finished areas, on the underside of the deck structure above or on
    the underside of beams in unfinished areas as permitted by NFPA 72,
    Chapter 5 and as indicated on the drawings. No smoke detector shall
    be located closer than three (3) feet from a supply air register
    regardless of what is shown on the drawings

**17.0 System Cabling Requirements**

17.1 EMI/RFI/AC Voltage Interference. All fire alarm control equipment,
devices and wiring shall be protected against unwanted radiated
electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference
(RFI) or induced voltages caused by AC power circuits, electrical
transformers, motors or switchgear, electronic equipment, fluorescent
lighting fixtures, hand held portable radios, cellular phones or other
devices which can interfere with normal system processing and possibly
cause unwanted alarms. All circuits shall be segregated and/or shielded
as necessary to eliminate audio and/or electrical crosstalk between
circuits.

17.2 Signaling Line Circuits. The wiring between addressable devices
(smoke detectors, manual pull boxes etc.) shall be NFPA 72 Class A. All
wiring shall be supervised.

17.3 Notification Appliance Circuits. Notification appliance circuits
(Horn or Strobe-Horn circuits) shall be NFPA 72 Class A. All wiring
shall be supervised.

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17.4 All cable installations shall be in accordance with IEEE standard
45 recommended practices for shipboard installations, section 20. Wiring
may be mounted to the sheathing and concealed in wire-mold to the
greatest extent possible.

5.  All signal and communications circuits should be defined by
    appropriate designations. The Fire Alarm system is known as circuit
    "F" in accordance with IEEE standard 45. Cables shall be tagged and
    conductors marked accordingly.

6.  All System Cables are to be Shielded, Low Smoke, Commercial Marine
    Type that meet IEEE Standard 45 and are USCG and ABS accepted. Power
    cables are to be a minimum of 14 AWG. Signaling and Notification
    cables are to be a minimum of 18 AWG.

**18.0 Specific Requirements (Phase I Installation).**

> Phase I **-** Initial detection and alarm installation for lay berth
> will cover occupied areas of the A-deck and above, including
> associated stairwells, passageways and portions of B-deck aft of the
> Reactor Space. The following loops (2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) and C deck
> documents storage areas and battery room shall be installed at this
> time as shown on Drawing No. 401-1002.

18.1 Install a Marine listed approved Fire Detection and Alarm System as
described herein and shown on attached guidance drawing. The system
shall be wired, connected, and left fully operating condition. The fire
detection system shall be installed and arranged to provide smoke
detection in passageways, stairways and escape routes. The contractor is
to provide all devices, equipment, wiring and labor necessary to provide
Fenwall/NET 2000 ML or equal fire detection and alarm system.

18.2 Power connections shall be to the vessels 120 volt Aft Lighting
Load Center. Provide 120 volts AC transformed through a two-winding
isolation-type transformer. All fire alarm system AC power connections
shall be hardwired via dedicated circuits serving no other loads(s). The
power circuit disconnecting means shall be clearly labeled "Fire Alarm
System Power". The fire alarm system circuit breaker shall be equipped
with a mechanical device to prevent inadvertent shutdown. Install a
locking device on the circuit breaker and install a red label plate
marked "Fire Alarm Circuit".

18.3 The Fire Control Panel shall be configured in accordance with
attached drawings. The phase 1 installation shall provide RX/TX modules,
signal output modules, power supplies, and batteries, etc. to
accommodate phase 2 and 3 installations.

18.4 Install the Fire Control Panel, master pull box, and isolation
transformer (ordered on drawing 401-1002) in the Security Station
A-deck, in former Passenger Stateroom A-18. Arrangement of equipment
shall be as shown on drawing 345-1004. Provide foundations in accordance
with MSC drawing 113-1005.

18.5 Install fire alarm initiating devices (manual pull-boxes, smoke
detectors, and thermal detectors) for phase 1 areas. This includes all
passageways, stairways, escape routes, etc. Install wiring from the
RX/TX modules (in the Fire Alarm Control Panel) to the initiating
devices as shown on drawing 401-1002.

18.6 Install Notification appliances (Strobe lights and speakers) for
phase 1 as shown on drawing 401-1002. [All amplifiers shall have an
additional 50% capacity for anticipated future installation of
additional speakers]{.underline}.

18.7 Wiring shall be installed in existing wireways whenever possible.
Where wiring is mounted to the sheathing, conceal in wire-mold to the
greatest extent possible. Install wiring from the Fire Alarm Control
Panel to the notification devices as shown on drawing 401-1002.

18.8 Programming and functional testing of circuits and programming of
the system are required. System programming shall be accomplished by a
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
Level III (or IV) Fire Alarm Engineering Technician, trained by the
manufacturer of the fire alarm system to be installed.

**19.0 Specific Requirements (Phase II Installation) Not part of this
contract.**

> Phase II - Decommissioning, Decontamination & Radiological (DDR) work
> phase will include all areas to be occupied by workers, including the
> Reactor Space and No. 4 Cargo Hold, Machinery Room including the
> Electrical Switchboard area, dehumidifiers, passageways, stairways and
> lounge areas. The following loops (1, 10, and 11) will be installed at
> this time as shown on Drawing No. 401-1002.

19.1 Install fire alarm initiating devices (manual pull-boxes, smoke
detectors, and thermal detectors) for phase 2 areas. This includes all
passageways, stairways, escape routes, etc. Install wiring from the
RX/TX modules (in the Fire Alarm Control Panel) to the initiating
devices as shown on drawing 401-1002.

1.  Install Notification appliances (Strobe lights and horns, change to
    Strobe lights and speakers if design option is selected) for phase 2
    as shown on drawings 401-1002. Install wiring from the Fire Alarm
    Control Panel to the notification devices as shown on drawing
    401-1002.

2.  Wiring shall be installed in existing wireways whenever possible.
    Where wiring is mounted to the sheathing, conceal in wire-mold.

3.  Reprogramming of existing system and functional testing of circuits
    are required to accommodate additional initiating and notification
    devises shall be accomplished by a National Institute for
    Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III (or IV)
    Fire Alarm Engineering Technician, trained by the manufacturer of
    the fire alarm system to be installed.

**20.0 Specific Requirements (Phase III Installation) Not part of this
contract.**

> Phase III -- Museum usage will include Fire Detection & Alarms for the
> remainder of the ship: C-deck, D-deck, Aux Machinery Flat and 16'-6"
> Flat not covered in phases 1 and 2 for Museum usage. The following
> loops (7, 8, and 9) will be installed at this time as shown on Drawing
> No. 401-1002.

1.  Install fire alarm initiating devices (manual pull-boxes, smoke
    detectors, and thermal detectors) for phase 3 areas. This includes
    all passageways, stairways, escape routes, etc. Install wiring from
    the RX/TX modules (in the Fire Alarm Control Panel) to the
    initiating devices as shown on drawing 401-1002.

2.  Install Notification appliances (Strobe lights and horns, change to
    Strobe lights and speakers if design option is selected) for phase 3
    as shown on drawings 401-1002.

3.  Wiring shall be installed in existing wireways whenever possible.
    Where wiring is mounted to the sheathing, conceal in wire-mold.

4.  Reprogramming of existing system and functional testing of circuits
    are required to accommodate additional initiating and notification
    devises shall be accomplished by a National Institute for
    Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III (or IV)
    Fire Alarm Engineering Technician, trained by the manufacturer of
    the fire alarm system to be installed.

**21.0 [CONTRACTORS\' SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST]{.underline}**

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Below is a list of submittals and documentation that is required for the
installation of the fire alarm system. This is provided for the
Contractor's information only and is not an all-inclusive list. This
list indicates major submittals and other documentation required as part
of this specification. The Contractor is responsible for all submittals
and documentation required as part of this specification.

**Specification**

**[Item]{.underline} [Reference]{.underline} [Due]{.underline}**

1.  Certificates and 5.4 With bid

Qualifications

2.  Subcontractors 5.6 With bid

3.  Data Sheets 6.1.1 With bid

4.  Equipment Information 6.1.1 With bid

5.  Unit Cost Pricing 6.2 With bid

> Schedule

6.  Work Schedule 6.3 With bid

7.  Production Plan 6.8 With bid

8.  Permits 5.7 Prior to start of

installation

9.  Construction Reports 5.8 Weekly

10. Shop Drawings 6.4 In accordance with work schedule

10\. Battery Power Calculations 7.1.4 With Shop Drawings

11\. Point Address Accounting 6.1.4 With Shop Drawings

12\. Operation & Maintenance 7.0 2 weeks prior to training (Draft) to
CAI

13\. Operation & Maintenance 7.0 5 days prior

Manual (Final) to training

14\. Record Drawings 6.5 7 days after install

(Draft) completed

15\. Record Drawings 6.5 7 days after

(Final) and CD-ROM govt. review

16\. Software Documentation 6.6 at testing/acceptance

17\. Pre-Installation Testing 6.7 7 days

> Letter prior to testing

18\. Test Record 6.7 with O+M manuals

19\. Warranty 6.9 During installation and one year after acceptance

20\. Test Procedures 6.7 7 days prior to each test

21\. Emergency Service 6.3 During installation and one year after CAI

22\. Spare Parts 6.10 at acceptance

23\. Schedule of Manufacturers 6.11 7 days prior

Training/Training Agenda to training

24\. Keys and Special Tools 6.12 7 days prior

to training

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