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SPECIFICATION
GUIDELINE DATA
MANUAL FIRE ALARM EVACUATION SYSTEMS
(Refer to NAVFAC Guide Specification NFCS-16722 for further details)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A manual fire alarm evacuation system consists of
a method for alerting occupants of a building in the event of fire or
other emergency. Operation of a manual fire-alarm system is
accomplished by manually actuating a fire alarm pull station which in
turn automatically activates an alarm system of horns throughout the
building. Where station exterior fire alarm systems exist or where it
is feasible, the alarm is also automatically transmitted to fire alarm
headquarters. Pull stations and horns are normally located at points
of egress from building.
CRITERIA: From a life safety standpoint, manual fire alarm evacuation
systems are basic requirements in the majority of occupancies
regardless of building construction features. The most essential of
these occupancies includes living quarters (barracks, etc.), clubs,
hospitals, brigs, administrative buildings, schools, and other types of
buildings involving SO or more persons.
GENERAL:
1. The contractor shall furnish and install a complete manual fire
alarm evacuation system, as specified herein; complete and ready for
standard operation in areas indicated on the drawings.
2. The system shall include a central control panel, power supply
signal initiating devices. (manual pull stations), audible horns and
visual alerting devices, a conduit and wiring system, and all auxiliary
and accessory devices required to provide a complete operating system.
3. The system shall comply with the-applicable provisions of the
National Fire Protection Association Standards, Numbers 70, 71, 72A,
72B, 72C, and 72D, latest editions. The provisions of these Standards,
unless otherwise specified, shall be followed in total, whether the
stipulations listed therein are directed or recommended. All equipment
and devices shall be listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or
approved by the Factory Mutual Laboratories.
DRAWINGS AND DATA REQUIRED OF THE CONTRACTOR: Prior to fabrication
and/or installation, detailed working drawings shall be submitted to
the Contracting Officer for review and approval by the CQC
The contract drawings shall
representative,
show only locations of equipment and power supply- Final design shall
be determined by the contractor. Typical installation wiring and
instructions from catalogs will not be acceptable as working drawings.
In addition, &he following are required:
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