13-501-002GENERAL FIRE ALARM NOTES
1. ALL WORK AND MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF THE NATIONAL
FIRE CODES, PARTICULARLY NFPA 72, AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES
AS ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION.
2• ALL INITIATING AND NOTIFICATION CIRCUrTs SHALL BE POWER LIMITED.
3, ALL NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES SHALL BE UL LISTED.
4, ALL WIRING SHALL BE FPL /FPLP TYPE AND LISTED FOR FIRE ALARM USE. LOADING OF EACH
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL CIRCUIT AND THE CAPACITY OF DEVICES SERVING THESE CIRCUITS
SHALL BE INDICATED. FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE BATTERY CALCULATIONS
AS REQUIRED. PROVIDE A NEW POWER BOOSTER IF NECESSARY.
5. ANY NEW FIRE ALARM WIRING SHALL BE INSTALLED IN CONDUIT. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE
ALL REQUIRED FITTINGS, BOXES ETC. FOR A COMPLETE INSTALLATION.
6. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IS EXISTING, AND SYSTEM POLARITY MUST BE OBSERVED.
7. DEVICE LOCATIONS ARE DIAGRAMATIC. ANY CHANGES IN LOCATIONS REQUIRED DUE TO
FIELD CONDITIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RELOCATION. ALL
CHANGES SHALL BE REFLECTED ON THE AS -BUILT DRAWINGS. DEVICE WIRING INCLUDING
CONNECTIONS AND ROUTING SHALL BE INDICATED ON THE AS -BUILT DRAWINGS.
8. DURING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE TEMPORARY PLASTIC CAP PROTECTION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL IDENTIFY ALL FIRE ALARM DEVICES AND PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ON THE BASE.
10. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE UL LISTED FOR THE PURPOSE UTILIZED.
11. SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS SHALL BE CLASS "B" STYLE "3 ", CAPACITY IS
250 DEVICES, 125 SHALL BE SENSORS & 125 MODULES.
12. UPON COMPLETION OF NEW FIRE WORK THE SYSTEM SHALL BE TESTED AND A CERTIFICATION
LETTER FOR THE ENTIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE A/E AND THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURDICTION.
13. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE FIRE ALARM ZONE MAP OF THE BUILDING. SUBMIT INFORMATION
TO A/E FOR APPROVAL.
14. INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM DEVICES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LATEST ADOPTED
NEC EDITION.
15. FIRE ALARM WORK TO BE DONE BY FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR. PROVIDE ALL WIRING AND CONDUIT
SUPPORTS FOR NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES TIED INTO THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
16. CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT MANUFACTURERS SHOP DRAWINGS WITH ALL OPERATION IN
CONFORMANCE WITH SPECS AND APPLICABLE CODES AS WELL AS BATTERY LOAD
CALCULATIONS AND SYSTEM LOAD CALCULATION INCLUDES SIGNALING LINE CIRCUITS,
INDICATING NOTIFICATION CIRCUITS AS WELL AS M COMPONENTS) FOR ALARM
CONDITIONS PRIOR DEPARTMENT OR INSTALLATION TO DEPARTMENT FOR PERMIT
17. CONDUCTOR SIZE: PER MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATION
18. RACEWAYS SIZE: MINIMUM 3/4"
19. EQUIPMENT: MANUFACTURED BY SIMPLEX.
20. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SHALL BE "POWER LIMITED ".
21. ALL WIRING MUST CONFORM WITH NEC ARTICLE 760 AND LOCAL CODES.
22. ALL INITIATING AND INDICATING CIRCUITS MUST BE SUPERVISED.
23. EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD.
24. MINIMUM CONDUIT SIZE WILL BE 3/4 ". CONDUIT SHALL BE NO MORE
THAN 40% FILLED.
25. THE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL SHALL NOT BE USED TO POWER ANY
UNAUTHORIZED EXTERNAL DEVICE.
26. ADDRESSABLE LOOP CONTROLLER WITH CAPABILITIES FOR 250 DEVICES
27. ALL CEILING HEIGHTS ARE LESS THAN 10 FEET.
ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES
The work hall comply with the latest applicable requirements of O.S.H.A., Flo id Building Code
2010 Edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code 101 2009 edition),
FGI Guidelines for Design & Construction of Health Care Facilities (2010 edition), National Electrical Code (2008 edition),
Standards for Health Care Facilities NFPA -99 (2005 edition) & other applicable Codes, Statues & Regulations governing
this installation, as a minimum standard, unless specifications listed herein or shown on plans require a higher standard.
2. The work included consists of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment facilities, and installation required for the
complete satisfactory and approved electrical and communication systems as indicated on the drawings and called
for in this specification, or as may be reasonably implied by either.
3. Conductors shall consist of 98% conductivity copper, type THNN/THWN, sizes are AWG.
4. All conductors shall be stranded copper.
5. Contractor shall verify all equipment nameplate data for wiring and overcurrent protection requirements before
performing rough -in work.
6. All equipment shall be mounted on galvanized steel unistrut.
7. All EMT fittings shall be steel compression type.
8. All lugs shall be for copper conductors.
9. Contractor shall pay for all permits, fees, inspections and testing. Contractor to obtain permit and approved
submittals prior to beginning work or ordering equipment.
10. Electrical Contractor shall visit job site and familiarize himself with all conditions affecting electrical and
communications installation and make provisions as to the cost thereof. Existing conditions of electrical equipment,
light fixtures, etc... that are park of the final system shall be verified by the Contractor prior to submitting his bid.
11. Outlet boxes shall be pressed steel in dry locations. Cast alloy with threaded hubs in wet or damp locations
and special enclosures for other classified areas.
12. Electrical system shall be complete and effectively grounded as required by the latest edition of the N.E.C. or
local codes.
13. All required insurance shall be provided for protection against public liability and property damage for the
duration of the work.
14. Contractor shall submit shop drawings or cut sheets of lighting fixtures, switches and other electrical items for
approval by Engineer /Architect.
15. Contractor shall be responsible for all cutting and patching required of his work.
16. Label all panels w /typewritten directories (hand written is not acceptable).
17. Panelboards: Update panel directory showing any modification done in the panel for all existing electrical panels.
18. The term "Provide" used in the construction documents and specifications indicates the Contractor shall furnish
and install.
19. The minimum bend radius for grounding installation, shall be 8 inches for #6 wire and smaller, 12 inches for
wire larger than #6.
20. Ponelboards: All current carrying bus shall be copper. All ground bus bars shall be copper. A.I.C. ratings shall
be as indicated on panelboard schedules.
21.
Contractor shall coordinate any
power interruption of the building
with Owner and submit a Request of Power Shutdown.
22.
Prior to any power interruption,
Contractor shall submit MOP for
Owner approval.
23. The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor shall be so selected and coordinated as to
not exceed the lowest temperature rating of connected termination, conductor or device.
24. It shall not be the intent of these plans and /or specifications to show every minor detail of construction. The
Electrical Contractor shall be expected to furnish and install items for a complete electrical system and provide all
requirements necessary for equipment to be placed in proper working order.
25. The electrical Contractor shall keep all areas in which work is being performed free from debris at all items and
areas shall be left broom clean at the end of each working day.
26. The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible to repair to original conditions any and all damages to building
surfaces, equipment and furnishings caused during performance of work.
27. Where core drilling of floor /walls is required, Contractor shall seal openings watertight after utilities have been
installed. Location of cored holes shall be coordinated with location of equipment in a manner to be clean and
functional. The Contractor shall install only one conduit per hole and seal the opening around the conduit as
specified. Coordinate this with Owner representative.
28. Provide fire retardant U.L. approved sealant on all penetrations of fire rated partitions, walls and structural slabs.
It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor to verify, prior to submitting bid, locations of all such fire
rated partitions, wall and structural slabs.
SYMBOL LEGEND
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
"! MOUNTING HEIGHT
®
CONTROL RELAY
AMP TRIP
FM__M_1
CONTROL MODULE
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
FACP
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
60" AFF TO TOP
Q JB
JUNCTION BOX
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
0
ELECTRIC PANELBOARD
BACKBOARD
MLO
HOMERUN CONDUIT
BREAKER
MOP
CONCEALED CONDUIT
BUILDING
-�-
TOGGLE SWITCH
BUILDING SERVICE CENTER
0 FSD E
EXISTING COMBINATION FIRE SMOKE DAMPER
CONDUIT
*_95(E)
NEW COMBINATION FIRE SMOKE DAMPER
CIRCUIT BREAKER
�-
NEW OUTSIDE AIR DAMPER
CIRCUIT CAPACITY MANAGER
NOTE: NOT ALL SYMBOLS SHOWN ARE USED IN THIS PROJECT.
29. Electrical Contractor shall demolish all remaining conduit, outlets, lighting fixtures, any electrical device and their
associated wiring that will not be re -used in this project and that is in the project area. Remove wiring back to
power source. If conduit part cannot be removed, abandon it in place duly capped at both ends.
30. Commission the electrical system free from grounds, tested for insulation integrity, voltage drop, and circuit
balanced as indicated on plan prior to final acceptance.
31. It shall be understood that all work performed shall be done by a licensed Electrical Contractor and in a first
class workmanlike manner. Said Contractor shall meet all requirements set forth by any local ordinance and /or
governing authorities.
32. Unless noted as existing, all equipment, wiring, devices, etc. shall be new and as specified. Equipment is to be
listed.
33. Contractor shall guarantee all materials and workmanship free from defects for a period of not less than (1)
year from date of acceptance, unless indicated or specified otherwise.
34. It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor for the advanced ordering of long lead items so as not
to interfere with the production of other trades resulting in any down or lag time.
35. All electrical equipment, devices, wire, etc., shall be listed for the intended use, with Underwriter`s Laboratories,
Inc. (UL) where standards have been established by UL. As a minimum, all equipment shall meet applicable
standards for the type of equipment and intended use of the following:
A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
B. Illuminating Engineers Society (IES).
C. America Society Testing and Materials (ASTM).
D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
NOTE: These standards are subordinate to code and standards set by UL
36. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish a complete set of as -built drawings, showing all changes and deviations to
the Architect /Engineer prior to completion of the project duly signed by the Electrical Contractor.
37. Prepare and affix a type written directory to the inside cover of each new and or existing (revised) panelboard
indicating loads controlled by each circuit (hand written is not acceptable).
38. Provide temporary electrical service for use by all trades during construction and remove same at completion of
project. Temporary power is to be done per code.
39. Electrical contractor shall verify circuit protective devices rating for equipment prior to construction.
40. Contractor shall coordinate all work under his or her supervision and between work which is not under his
supervision but affects his work.
41. Contractor shall use 3M Fire Barrier CP -25WB+ Caulk, for any metal conduit penetration trhough a fire wall.
42. Fire Alarm work to be done by Fire Alarm Contractor. Provide all wiring and conduit supports for new fire alarm
devices tied into the existing Fire Alarm System.
43. Only metallic conduit shall be used for all above ground applications (exposed or concealed) in this project.
44. Contractor shall investigate and trace carefully any existing conduit before removing or disconnecting it in
order to make sure no existing equipment or system will be left without power. Contractor shall notify owner and
engineer if the removal of any existing conduit will leave any existing equipment without power.
45. Contractor shall prepare and submit to engineer 1/4" or 1/2" scale shop drawings of any electrical equipment
room (closet), UPS room, Engine /Generator Room, House Service Panel Room, etc. showing in detail actual room layout,
equipment actual dimensions and actual conduit runs and sizes.
46. All conductors which are not terminated and have the potential to become energized during this project shall
have their ends insulated. Conductors up to #6 shall be protected by screwing on a wire -nut, sized for that conductor,
on the ends of the conductors. Conductors #4 and larger shall require a heat shrink rubber boot type fitting.
Electrical tape will not be an acceptable form of insulating the ends of conductors.
47. Drawings are diagrammatic and shall not be scaled.
Electrical Contractor shall furnish and install all items required for a complete and acceptable
working installation.
48. The electrical system shall be completely and effectively grounded as required in Article 250 of the National
Electrical Code.
49. Location of electrical equipment shown is approx. contractor shall field verify exact dimensions and field conditions
before installing equipment to make sure installation complies with NEC.
JUNCTION BOX
LIGHT MOTION SWITCH
LANDIS AND STAEFA
MOUNTING HEIGHT
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
MAIN LUGS ONLY
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
NETWORK EQUIPMENT BUILDING SYSTEM
NOT FUSIBLE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NOT IN CONTRACT
NEW LOCATION
OVERLOAD
PULL BOX
PANEL
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT
REMOTE ALARM CROSS CONNECT CABINET
RECEPTACLE
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED
FREQUENCY
EXISTING TO BE RELOCATED
RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT
ROOM
SMOKE DUCT DETECTOR
SWITCH
TRACK
TELEPHONE
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
WEATHER PROOF
WATER TIGHT
TRANSFORMER
ALL ABBREVIATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
1 1 • 1
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED
NEW EQUIPMENT
SCOPE OF WORK NARRATIVE:
BUILDING PRESENTLY CONTAINS COMBINATION FIRE /SMOKE DAMPERS WHICH ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AND NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO
THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND OWNER HAS IDENTIFIED AREAS WHERE NEW COMBINATION FIRE /SMOKE DAMPERS NEED TO BE
ADDED. OWNER HAS ALSO IDENTIFIED EXIST. MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND REQUIRE
REPLACEMENT. ALL WORK MENTIONED ABOVE SHALL BE DONE UNDER THIS PROJECT.
EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION. FIRE ALARM SEQUENCE OF
OPERATION SHALL REMAIN "AS -IS."
(DEDUCT ALTERNATE # 1:
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL TAMCO MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS MODEL: 1500 SW WITH 5 YEAR WARRANTY IN
LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED GREENHECK SEVCD -23 MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS.
ABBREVIATIONS
A.F.
AMP FRAME
JB
A.T.
AMP TRIP
LMS
A.F.F.
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
L &S
AL
ALUMINUM
MH
ATS
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
MCB
B'BD
BACKBOARD
MLO
BKR
BREAKER
MOP
BLDG
BUILDING
NESS
BSC
BUILDING SERVICE CENTER
NF
C
CONDUIT
NEC
CB
CIRCUIT BREAKER
NIC
CCM
CIRCUIT CAPACITY MANAGER
NL
CH
CHILLER
OL
CKT
CIRCUIT
PB
CLG
CEILING
PNL
CT
COOLING TOWER
PVC
COMM. CTR.
COMMUNICATION CENTER
RACCC
DWG
DRAWING
RCPT
EC
EMPTY CONDUIT
EF
EXHAUST FAN
RE
ELECT
ELECTRICAL
RF
EMT
ELECTRIC METALLIC TUBING
RL
EMS
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
RGS
EX /EXIST.
EXISTING
RM
FACP
FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL
SDD
FE
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SW
FHC
FIRE HOSE CABINET
T
FLUOR /F
FLUORESCENT
TEL
FPL
FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
U01
GFI
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER
VF
GRD
GROUND
H -O -A
HAND - OFF - AUTOMATIC
W7 WT
HP
HORSE POWER
JUNCTION BOX
LIGHT MOTION SWITCH
LANDIS AND STAEFA
MOUNTING HEIGHT
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
MAIN LUGS ONLY
METHOD OF PROCEDURE
NETWORK EQUIPMENT BUILDING SYSTEM
NOT FUSIBLE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NOT IN CONTRACT
NEW LOCATION
OVERLOAD
PULL BOX
PANEL
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE CONDUIT
REMOTE ALARM CROSS CONNECT CABINET
RECEPTACLE
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED
FREQUENCY
EXISTING TO BE RELOCATED
RIGID GALVANIZED STEEL CONDUIT
ROOM
SMOKE DUCT DETECTOR
SWITCH
TRACK
TELEPHONE
UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
WEATHER PROOF
WATER TIGHT
TRANSFORMER
ALL ABBREVIATIONS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT NECESSARILY USED IN THIS PROJECT
1 1 • 1
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO REMAIN
EXISTING EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED
NEW EQUIPMENT
SCOPE OF WORK NARRATIVE:
BUILDING PRESENTLY CONTAINS COMBINATION FIRE /SMOKE DAMPERS WHICH ARE NOT OPERATIONAL AND NEED TO BE CONNECTED TO
THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND OWNER HAS IDENTIFIED AREAS WHERE NEW COMBINATION FIRE /SMOKE DAMPERS NEED TO BE
ADDED. OWNER HAS ALSO IDENTIFIED EXIST. MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR AND REQUIRE
REPLACEMENT. ALL WORK MENTIONED ABOVE SHALL BE DONE UNDER THIS PROJECT.
EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WILL REMAIN OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES DURING CONSTRUCTION. FIRE ALARM SEQUENCE OF
OPERATION SHALL REMAIN "AS -IS."
(DEDUCT ALTERNATE # 1:
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL TAMCO MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS MODEL: 1500 SW WITH 5 YEAR WARRANTY IN
LIEU OF THE SPECIFIED GREENHECK SEVCD -23 MOTORIZED OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS.
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