PROPOSED RENOVATION OF MBTC
SAN FERNANDO SINDALAN BRANCH
MC ARTHUR HIGHWAY, SAN FERNANDO PAMPANGA
GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM
SYSTEM & ELECTRONIC AND
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WORKS
JESSE H. JUMONONG
Professional Electronics Engineer
Reg. No. 1068
PTR. No. 10075063
Date Issued: January 02, 2024
Place Issued: Makati City
TIN: 302-715-497
SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1 INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
This specification outlines the requirements for Fire Detection and Alarm system. All
requirements outlined in this specification shall be completed in their entirety. These
requirements, which are in accordance with the items listed in Section 1.2, combined with good
engineering practices must be followed in order to produce a safe and effective fire detection
and alarm system.
1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS
The following codes and standards shall apply to work of this section.
A. NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm Code
B. NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
C. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
D. IRR of RA 9514 Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
E. Philippine Electrical Code 2017
F. Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction
1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS
Maintain on a daily basis at the project site, a complete black and white set of "as built drawings",
reflecting an accurate dimensional record of all deviations between work shown on drawings and
that were actually installed.
1.4 GUARANTEE
The contractor shall guarantee that the Fire Detection and Alarm system is free from all- defective
workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one year from the date of
acceptance of the work. This contractor at his own expense shall remedy any defects, appearing
within the aforesaid period.
SECTION 2: BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS
2.1 REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 1 apply to all works under this section.
2.2 GENERAL
2.2.1 FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL (FACP)
The fire alarm control panel (FACP) shall be the central processing unit of the system, receiving
and analyzing signals from fire sensors, providing audible and visual information to the user,
initiating automatic alarm response sequences and providing the means by which the user
interacts with the system.
The housing containing the FACP shall be of metal construction and shall be capable of being
surface or semi-flush mounted. It shall be complete with cable knocks-outs in enough quantity
to accommodate all likely cabling requirements.
The housing shall afford a minimum ingress protection to IP30 and it shall not be possible to
open the FACP without the use of a key.
The FACP shall monitor the status of all devices for fire, short-circuit fault, open-circuit fault,
unauthorized device removal or exchange, pre - alarm condition and contaminated detector
condition.
The FACP shall also monitor the status of internal connections and interfaces including charger
and batteries.
2.2.2 SMOKE DETECTORS
The smoke detectors shall be capable of detecting visible combustion gases emanating from
fires and shall employ the forward light-scatter principle.
The point-type smoke detectors shall be equally sensitive to a wide range of combustible
materials.
The beam-type smoke detectors shall be used for protecting open areas with high ceilings such
as areas where other methods of smoked detection are difficult to install and maintain. It is to be
used with UL Listed compatible control panels only. It shall have optical sight and a two-digit
signal strength meter incorporated for much easier installation.
2.2.3 HEAT DETECTORS
The heat detectors shall be capable of detecting rapid rise in temperature and/or fixed absolute
temperatures. The heat detectors shall include RFI screening to minimize the effect of radiated
and conducted electrical interference.
2.2.4 MANUAL CALL POINTS
The manual call points shall monitor and signal to the FACP the status of a switch operated by a
"break glass" assembly. They shall be red in color and suitable for surface or flush mounting. The
manual call points shall be provided with an integral red LED to indicate activation. It shall be
capable of operating by means of thumb pressure and not require a hammer. They shall be
capable of being tested using a special 'key' without the need for shattering the glass.
2.2.5 HORN WITH FLASHING STROBE
Horn with flashing strobe shall be UL Listed under Standard 464 for Audible Signal Appliances.
The audible and the strobe shall be able to operate from a single notification circuit while
producing any of these tones.
Horn with flashing strobe shall provide two output sound levels: STANDARD and HIGH dBA. The
HIGH dBA setting shall provide a minimum 5 dBA increase in sound output at nominal voltage.
The HIGH anechoic dBA measurement at 10 feet at the alarm HORN SETTING shall be 99 dBA
minimum.
Horn with flashing strobe shall have an operating voltage of 24 Vdc using filtered power or
unfiltered power supply and shall have provisions for standard reverse polarity type supervision
and IN/OUT field wiring using terminals that accept #12 to #18 AWG wiring.
2.2.6 ALARM BELLS
Fire alarm bells shall be UL Listed for Fire Protective Service with mounting options for surface,
semi-flush, outdoor, and concealed conduit installation with crew terminals permit fast in-out
field wiring of #12 to #18 AWG wire.
Fire alarm bells shall be under dome type with a high resonance pressed alloy steel gong to
ensure a load clear-tone ring. They shall be fully suppressed and polarized. The operating
mechanism shall be fully enclosed, and the gong shall be red stove enameled for long life.
Alarm bells shall have a minimum sound output of 95 dB (A) at 1meter distance and shall have a
maximum current consumption at 24V DC of 30 mA.
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION METHODS
2.1 REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 1 apply to all works under this section.
2.2 GENERAL
The Fire Detection and Alarm system shall consist of an interior system of wires and cables,
conduits, detection devices, notification devices, junction boxes, control panel, etc. as shown on
the plans ready to receive the FDAS devices to be furnished and installed by others.
2.3 INSTALLATION
A. All wiring shall be done in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). Limited use of metal flexible conduits is
allowed in hard to reach areas, drop ceilings and on detector termination. Conduit termination to
auxiliary boxes shall use the proper type of adopters/connectors.
B. Fire detection units shall be provided per enclosed area (floor to ceiling partitions).
C. Smoke detectors shall be installed in areas where required by the NFPA Standard or authority having
jurisdiction.
D. For Kitchen area, provide Smoke Detector with minimum 3.00m distance from cooking equipment.
E. Maximum distance of Smoke Detector of a 10 ft. high flat ceiling shall be 9 m x 9 m with conventional
device circuit.
F. The contractor shall verify existing installation of the project, determine the exact location of devices in
coordination with the architectural layouts.
G. Standard type of accessories, splicing devices, termination & marking for the entire installation shall be
use manufacturer’s recommendation & in working order.
H. Use 1.25mm2 TF wire for fire alarm installation in 15mm to 20mm diameter EMT.
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRONIC AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
SECTION 1: GENERAL
1.1 INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS
This specification outlines the requirements for Electronic and Communication system. All
requirements outlined in this specification shall be completed in their entirety. These
requirements, which are in accordance with the items listed in Section 1.2, combined with good
engineering practices must be followed in order to produce a safe and effective Electronic and
Communications system.
1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS
The following codes and standards shall apply to work of this section.
1.2.1 Philippine Electrical Code 2017
1.2.2 Requirements of the Local Telephone Companies
1.2.3 Requirements of the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction
1.2.4 Others relevant standards and guidelines
1.3 RECORD DRAWINGS
Maintain on a daily basis at the project site, a complete black and white set of "as built drawings",
reflecting an accurate dimensional record of all deviations between work shown on drawings and
that were actually installed.
1.4 GUARANTEE
The contractor shall guarantee that the Electronic and Communication system is free from all-
defective workmanship and materials and will remain so for a period of one year from the date
of acceptance of the work. This contractor at his own expense shall remedy any defects,
appearing within the aforesaid period.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION METHODS
2.1 REFERENCE
Requirements of Section 1 apply to all works under this section.
2.2 GENERAL
The telephone, internet and CCTV system shall consist of an interior system of wires and cables,
conduits, outlets, outlets boxes, junction boxes, terminal cabinet, etc. as shown on the plans
ready to receive the electronic devices to be furnished and installed by others.
2.3 INSTALLATION
A. All wiring shall be through rigid PVC conduit. Cables for data and telephone branch circuits shall be
CAT5E UTP and CAT3 UTP cable respectively with number of runs as shown on the plans. Others
systems specification shall be consulted to and approved by the owner.
B. The contractor shall verify existing installation of the project, determine the exact location of devices in
coordination with the architectural layouts.
C. Standard type of accessories, splicing devices, termination & marking for the entire installation shall be
use manufacturer’s recommendation & in working order.
D. UPS system shall be provided for CCTV twenty-four hour – per- seven day – per- week monitoring and
reporting system.
E.
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