09-49-065GENERAL NOTES
1.- The Fire Alarm System is designed for "Somerset Charter School at South Miami"
located at 5876 SW 66th St South Miami, FI-33143.
2.- All equipment shall be New, Identified, Compatible and U.L. listed for use as per
CDC ch. 8, NFPA 72 Ch. 1-4 and FBC 907.
3.- The Design and installation of the Fire Alarm system shall comply with the
NFPA-70 National Electric Code (NEC) 2002 edition, the Florida Building
Code (FBC) 11-4.28.3, 2004 edition, Life SafetyCode NFPA 101, 2003 Edition
and NFFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code 2002 Edition..
4.- The Fire Alarm System consist of an intelligent fire detection and notification
system. The Fire Alarm System is GE Security "iO-64" Intelligent Life Safety
System.
5.- All Fire Alarm equipment for this project shall be rated "Power Limited'..
6.- All fire penetrations shall be sealed with U.L. approved Fire Stop Materials.
(see Fire Penetration Detail).
7.- Manual Stations to be installed at 48' AFF as per chapter 11 figure 5(o) of
the Florida Building Code (FBC).
8.- Fire Alarm circuit to be class "B" Style "4' for initiation and class "B" Style "Y"
for Notification circuits.
9.- Cable size shall comply with the Article 760-71 and the cable installation
shall comply with the separation and use of conductors and cable as
specified in Article 760-54 and 760-61 of the National Electric Code..
10.- The Fire Alarm must have a ground as per manufacturer recommendation this
ground to be 112 THHN min.
It.- Location of Smoke Detector: The location of the Smoke Detector are
specified in the set of plans.
12.- All 120 V. feed to FACP to be on dedicated circuit and marked red Fire
Alarm circuit.
13.- All Control Relay to be within 3 feet of device being controlled.
14.- Building wiring shall specifically conform with the National Electric Code,
Article 760 Part "C" for "Power Limited" Fire Protection signal circuit with
emphasis on article 760-52(b) on power limited wiring method and materials
article 760-28, 40% fill in 1" conduit minimum.
15.- All Alarm Notification Devices shall audible and visual and shall be done via
Horn Strobe combination Devices. Strobe light shall be clear Xenon type,
with intensity of 75 candelas as per article 4.28 (1) through (5) of the A.D.A.
guidelines of July 25, 1992 and as per article 11-4.28.3 (4) of the Florida
Building Code 2004 Edition.
16.- System to be a Certificated/placarded Central station services in comppliance
with NFPA 72.8.2 2002 edition.
17.- This design was based on calculation over a set of plans provided to the
design engineer. if the post installation on site tests conduted by the
Authority having juridiction determines that, because of unforeseeable
condions or change in field parameters, the audible alarm level falls below
the required level in specific areas, the number of audible Horn Strobe shall
be increased to comply with the requirements and to comply with the
requirements and to the satisfation of the authority having juridiction.
18.- All new wiring installed in duct, plenuns and other spaces used for enviromental
air shall be type FPLP, as per N.E.C. (National Electric Code) article 760-61.
19.- System is design to comply with NFPA 101 Chapter 14 Section 14.3.4 New
Educational Occupancy.
WIRE LEGEND
D = 2 # 18 THHN or FPLP MIN. INITIATION CKT.
S = 2 # 14 THHN or FPLP MIN. NOTIFICATION CKT.
F = 2 If 18 THHN MIN. AUX. POWER CKT.
A = 3 #12 THHN POWER CKT 120V 20A.
All conduit 1/2" minimum EMT, PVC or Smurf (ENT)
NOTE: For all underground runs:
D = 2 #18 THW MIN. INITIATION CKT.
S = 2 #14 THW MIN. NOTIFICATION CKT.
F = 2 #14 THW AUX. POWER CKT.
A = 3 #12 THW POWER CKT 120V 20A.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
SEQUENCES OF OPERATION
I. -The Activation of the fire alarm initiating devices shall automatically initiate the function detailed below
A.- MANUAL FIRE ALARM PULL STATION
Activation of the manual Fire Alarm Pull Station shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible alarm signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote Annunciator
Panel.
2.-Generate an audible alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the building by means of Horn
and Horn/Strobe devices. Generate a visual alarm si at simultaneosuly on all areas of the
building by the use of Strobe devices or combination Horn �Strobe notification devices.
3.-Indicate the location of the Pull Station by displaying, in English, the alarmed devices and its
location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator alphanumeric display.
4.-Transmits a Fire Alarm signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone dialer.
B.- FIRE ALARM SMOKE DETECTORS
Activation of the Fire Alarm Smoke Detector shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible alarm signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote Annunciator
Panel.
2.-Generate an audible alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the building by means of Horn
and Hom/Strobe devices. Generate a visual alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the
building by the use of strobe devices or combination Horn/Strobe notification devices.
3.-Indicate the location of the smoke detector by displaying, in English, the alarmed devices and
its location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator alphanumeric display.
4.-Transmits a Fire Alarm signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone dialer.
C.- FIRE ALARM ELEVATOR SMOKE DETECTORS (elevator lobby & machine room)
Activation of the Fire Alarm Smoke Detector (elevator lobby & machine room only) shall
initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible alarm signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote Annunciator
Panel.
2.-Generate on audible alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the building by means of Horn
and Horn/Strobe devices. Generate a visual alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the
building by the use of strobe devices or combination Hom/Strobe notification devices.
3.-Indicate the location of the smoke detector by displaying, in English, the alarmed devices and
its location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator alphanumeric display.
4.-Initiate the automatic recall operations of all the elevator as follows:
a. Recall all elevators to the ground floor upon activations of any alarm initiating circuit on any
floor other than the ground floor.
b. Recall all elevators to the altemate level upon activations of any alarm initiating circuit on
the ground floor.
5.-Activate the warning lights at the elevator lobby.
6.-Tronsmits a Fire Alarm signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone dialer.
D.- FIRE ALARM SMOKE DUCT DETECTORS.
Activation of the Fire Alarm Smoke Duct Detector shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible supervisory signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote
Annunciator Panel.
2.-Indicate the location of the Smoke Duct Detector by displaying, in English, the alarmed
devices and its location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator
alphanumeric display.
3.-Shut off the air handling unit and A/C equipment associated with the Duct Detector.
4.-Transmits a Fire Supervisory signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone
dialer.
C.- FIRE ALARM WATER FLOW DETECTORS.
Activation of the Fire Alarm Water Flow Detector shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible alarm signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote
Annunciator Panel.
2.-Generate an audible alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the building by means of Horn,
Horn/Strobe and flowbell devices. Generate a visual alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of
the building by the use of strobe devices or combination Horn/Strobe notification devices.
3.-Flow Bell shall sound upon activation of flow switch only.
4.-Flow Bell shall sound as long as water is flowing.
5.-Flow Bell shall not be capable of being silenced from FACP..
6.-Indicate the location of the Waterflow switch by displaying, in English, the alarmed devices and
its location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator alphanumeric display.
7.-Transmits a Fire Alarm signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone dialer.
D.- FIRE ALARM TAMPER SWITCH DETECTORS
Activation of the Fire Alarm Tamper Switch Detector shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible supervisory signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel and at the Remote
Annunciator Panel.
2.-Indicate the location of the Tamper Switch Detector by displaying, in English, the alarmed
devices and its location on the FACP alphanumeric display and on the Remote Annunciator
alphanumeric display .
3.-Transmits a Fire Supervisory signal to the Listed Central Station by way of digital telephone
dialer.
E.- FIRE ALARM ELEVATOR POWER DISCONNECT (SHUNT TRIP)
Activation of the Fire Alarm Heat Detector at Hoistway Pit or Top of the shaft and Elevator
Machine Room shall initiate the following functions:
1.-Generate an audible supervisory signal at the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
2.-Generate an audible alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the building by means of Horn
and Horn/Strobe devices. Generate a visual alarm signal simultaneosuly on all areas of the
building by the use of strobe devices or combination Hom/Strobe notification devices.
3.-Indicate the location of the Heat detector by displaying, In English, the alarmed devices and
its location on the FACP alphanumeric display.
4.-Initiate Control Relay to disconnect power to Elevator (shunt trip)
5.-Power for control circuit of shunt trip shall be monitored for integrity and upon loss of power
shall initiate a supervisory signal at main panel to comply with NFPA 72 2002 edition 6-15.4.4
6.-Transmits a Fire Alarm signal to the Central Station by way of digital telephone dialer.
II.- A trouble shall be annunciated upon any abnormal condition failure or removal of any devices.
III.- A break in any field wiring or grounding of any coductor will result in the activation of the trouble
buzzer, which can be silenced at the panel trouble silenced button.
IV.- Any subesquent Alarm after system has been silenced shall resound Notification appliances.
V.- Upon Alarm, Supervisory or Trouble signals initiation panel will transmit Listed Central Station by way of
digital telephone dialer..
FIRE PENETRATION DETAIL
Through penetration Firestop System
System No. W-L-1296
July 09. 2003
F. Rating - 1Hr & 2Hr
T. Rating - 0 & 1/4 Hr
A
Section A -A
1.- Wall Assembly - The 1 or 2 hr fire rated gypsum board/stud wall assembly shall be
constructed of the material and in the manner described in the individual U300 or
U400 Series wall or partition design in the U.L. Fire Resistance Directory and shall
include the following construction features:
A. Stud - Wall framing may consist of either wood stud or steel channel stud. Wood
stud to consist of nom 2 in, by 4 in. lumber spaced 16 in. OC. Steel stud to be min.
3-1/2 in. wide spaced max. 24 in. OC.
B. Gypsum board - The gypsum board type, thickness, number of layer, fastener type
and sheet orientation shall be as specified in the individual U300 or U400 Series
Design in the U.L Fire Resistence Directory. Max. diam. of opening is 10-5/8 in.
The hourly F rating of the firestop system is equal to the hourly fire rating of the
wall assembly in which it is installed. The hourly T rating is 0 and 1/4 Hr for 1 and 2 Hr
rated assemblies, respectively.
2.- Through Penetrants - One metallic pipe, conduit, tubing or flexible metal pipe
installed concentrically or eccentrically within opening. Annular space between
penetrant and periphery of opening or sleeve shall be min. of 0 in (point contact)
to max. 2 in.
Penetrant to be rigidly supported on both sides of wall.
The following types and sizes of penetrants may be used:
A.- Steel Pipe- Nom 8 in. diam or smaller schedule 5 (or heavier) steel pipe.
B.- Iron Pipe- Nom 8 in. diam (or smaller) cast or ductile iron pipe.
C.- Conduit- Nom 4 in. diam (or smaller) steel electrical metallic tubing (E.M.T.) or nom.
6 In. rigid steel conduit.
D.- Copper Tubing - Nom 4 In. diam or smaller Type L (or heavier) Copper tubing.
E.- Copper Tubing - Nom 4 in. diam �or smaller) Regular (or heavier) Copper pipe.
F.- Through Penetrating Product - Flexible metal piping - The following types of
steel flexible metal gas piping may be used:
1. Nom. 2 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
OMEGA FLEX INC.
2. Nom. 1 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
TiTEFLEX CORP. A BUNDY CO.
3. Nom. 1 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
WARD MFG INC.
3.- Fill, Void or Cavity materials' - Caulk - Min. 5/8 in. thickness of caulk applied within
the annulus, flush with both surface of wall min 1/4 in. diam. bead of caulk applies
to gypsum board/penetrant interface at point contact location on both sides of wall.
3M COMPANY - 1C15WB or CP 25WB-
• Bearing the U.L. Classification Mark.
SMOKE DETECTOR MOUNTING DETAIL
NTS.
CEILING
SMOKE DETECTOR A C DI
3' MIN. / FUSER
LOOR PLAN
gale 8"=1'-0"
FIRE PENETRATION DETAIL
Through penetration Firestop System
System No. C-AJ-1427
July 09. 2003
F. Rating - 3Hr
T Rnhnn - OHr
1.- Floor or Wall Assembly - min 2 - 1/2 in.Thick reinforced lightweigth or normal weight
(100-150 pcf) concrete floor or min. 3 in.thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight
concrete wall. Floor assembly may also be constructed of any min 6 in. thick U.L.
Classified hollow -core Precast Concrete Units. Wall may also be constructed of any
U.L. Classified Concrete Block. Max. diam. of opening 12-3/4 in. Max. diam openinig in
floor constructed of hollow -core concrete is 7 in.
See Concrete Block (CAZT) and Precast Concrete Unit (CFTV) categories in Fire
Resistences Directory for names of manufacturers.
1A.- Steel Sleeve (optional)- Nom. 12 in. diam. (or smaller) Schedule 10 (or heavier) steel
sleeve cast or grouted into floor or wall assembly. Steel sleeve may be installed
flush or may project max. 2 in beyond the floor or wall surface.
2.- Through Penetrants - One metallic pipe, conduit, tubing or flexible metal piping
installed concentrically or eccentrically within opening. Annular space between
penetrant and periphery of opening or sleeve shall be min. of 0 in (point contact)
to max. 2 in.
Penetrant to be rigidly supported on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
The following types and sizes of penetrants may be used:
A.- Steel Pipe- Nom 10 in. diam or smaller schedule 10 (or heavier) steel pipe.
B.- Iron Pipe- Nom 10 in. diam or smaller cast or ductile iron pipe.
C.- Conduit- Nom 6 in. diam (or smaller) steel conduit or nom. 4 in. diam. (or smaller)
steel electrical metallic tubing.
D.- Copper Tubing - Nom 4 in. diam (or smaller) Type L (or heavier) Copper tubing.
E.- Copper Tubing - Nom 4 in. diam (or smaller) Regular (or heavier) Copper pipe.
F.- Through Penetrating Product - Flexible metal piping - The following types of
steel flexible metal gas piping may be used:
1. Nom. 2 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
OMEGA FLEX INC.
2. Nom. 1 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
TITEFLEX CORP. A BUNDY CO.
3. Nom. 1 in. diam. (or smaller) steel flexible metal gas piping. Plastic covering on
piping may or may not be removed on both sides of floor or wall assembly.
WARD MFG INC.
3.- Firestop system - The details of the firestop system shall be as follows:
A.- Packing material - Min. 2 in. thickness of min 4 pcf mineral wool butt insulation
firmly packed into opening as a permanent form. Packing material to be recessed
from top surface of floor or to edge of sleeve or from both surface of wall or both
ends of sleeve as required to acommodate the required thickness of fill material.
In floor constructed of hollow -core concrete, packing material to be recessed from
top and bottom surface of floor or sleeve as required to occomodate the required
thickness of fill material.
B.- Fill, Void or Cavity materials' - Caulk - Min. 1/2 In. thickness of caulk op lied within
the annulus, flush with top surface of floor or top edge of sleeve or with both
surfaces of wall or both ends of sleeves.ln floor construted of hollow -core concrete
min. 1/2 in. thickness of caulk applied within the annulus, flush with top and botto
surfaces of floor or sleeve. Min. 1/4 diam. bead of caulk applied to the penetrant/
/sleeve interface at the point contact location on the top surface of floor or both
surfaces of wall or hollo-core concrete.
3M COMPANY - 1C15WB or CP 25WB-
. Bearing the U.L. Classification Mark.
ADA HEIGHT REQUIREMENT
N.T.S.
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SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
CATALOG. (GE - SEC.)
FACP
Fire Alarm Control Panel.
iO64
FF-A-A-1
Fire Alarm Remote Annunciator.
RLCD-C
r-AP-B-1
Remote Booster Power Supply 1OAmps..
BPS-10A
OIntelligent
Photo Smoke Detector.
Signature Series SIGA-PS
F❑
Manual Pull Station
Signature Series SIGA-270
O
Intelligent Fixed Temperature/Rate-of-rise Heat Detector.
Signature Series SIGA-HRS
®
Control Relay Module.
Signature Series SIGA-CR
0
Single input Module.
Signature Series SIGA CT1
Q
Dual input Module.
Signature Series SIGA CT2
gWaterflow
Switch.
Provided by others
Tamper Switch.
Provided by others
Z
Duct Detector
Signature Series SIGA SO
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Genesis Strobe (Selectable 15, 30, 75, 11OCd output)
G!-VM
Genesis Horn-STrobe (Selectable 15, 30, 75, 110Cd output)
GI-HDVM
Genesis Temporal Horn (Selectable highAow dB output.)
Cl-HD
Win, Q
Weatherproof Bell.
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architects
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-18501 Pin.... I , Suite 101
Pembroko P [L 33029
Tel: (954) 4 r- ! 12
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-18501 Pmee [",,I Suite 10l
Pembroke fin' I L 33029
STRUCTUfiAL ENG.:
EDUARP0 GONZn.1.F_Z P.E. INC.
Structural f_tlgineers
J. Eduardo C. "•nlez P.E.
-717 Poncc if,, I •m Blvd , Si' ,'lb
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Coral G.1 r 1 1 .13134
Tel' (305) 4", .1 9
Fax:(305) 4 r, ' 11
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INGEPAEI_ `TA LLC.
1 DESIGN R i'i i!' 1) ENGINEi 111'40 COMPANY
STATE OF F CA No. 9113
Pedro Ariaq P F 63313
Patricia Mnr. -, P.E.6381n
-2071 John,,r"' "'roet, Suite 1 t',
Pembroke f'•r , l L 33029 U' A
Tel: (954) 3113 ' -1
Fax-(954) 4''I '!ri
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CIVIL EN(_ :
Consultjticl Engine -zing
& Scienc^, Inc.
Nelson H. Oil • P E. 57556
-10700 North I nd,111 Drive S' 1 -100
Miami FL 3:1! r;
Tel: (305) 3, 11 ",5
Fax:(305) 2,'i r 1,3
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Scott McClu•i, 111.A 666669c
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Fax:(954) 41 'k l
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