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SECTION 13853
MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
PART 1. GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
1.1.1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.1.2. The design of this Mass Notification system incorporates specific components beyond that required for a fire
alarm system, but is directly interfaced through hardware with the fire alarm system.
1.1.3. Shall be in accordance with Military document UFC 4-021-01.
1.2 SUMMARY
1.2.1. The United States Military has developed provisions for Mass Notification of personnel in the event of
threats other than fire. Threats could vary from land attacks, sea attacks, chemical attacks, radiological
attacks, and others.
1.2.2. The system components, supervision, and basic installation practices shall comply with criteria outlined in
NFPA 72 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1. FACP: Fire alarm control panel.
1.3.2. UFC: Unified Facilities Criteria.
1.3.3. LED: Light-emitting diode.
1.3.4. NICET: National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.
1.3.5. Definitions in NFPA 72 apply to fire alarm terms used in this Section.
1.3.6. AHJ: Authority Having Jurisdiction is an individual responsible for review, inspection, and/or approval of a
system and shall include the building official, fire marshal, engineer, architect, or owner’s insurance
representative. For this project, the AHJ shall be [ insert name ].
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1.4 REFERENCES
1.4.1. Military Documents:
1.4.1.1.
UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering For Facilities
1.4.1.2.
UFC 3-600-02 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
1.4.1.3.
UFC 4-021-01 Mass Notification Systems For Facilities
1.4.2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
1.4.2.1.
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
1.4.2.2.
NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code
1.4.3. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Appropriate UL equipment standards:
1.4.3.1.
UL 864 Control Panels.
1.4.3.2.
UL 38 Manually Actuated Signaling Boxes.
1.4.3.3.
UL 1971, Standard for Visual Signaling Appliances.
1.4.4. State and Local Building Codes as adopted and/or amended by The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
1.4.5. ADA, and/or State and local equivalency standards as adopted by The Authority Having Jurisdiction.
1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.5.1. Mass notification is the capability to provide real-time information to all building occupants or personnel in
the immediate vicinity of a building during emergency situations. To reduce the risk of mass casualties,
there must be a timely means to notify building occupants of threats and what should be done in response
to those threats. Pre-recorded and live voice emergency messages are required to provide this capability.
1.5.2. Failure of either the mass notification control panel or the fire alarm control panel shall still provide for a
minimum means of occupant notification by the remaining system.
1.5.3. The mass notification panel shall be interfaced with the building Public Address and Music System specified
in Section 16726, for the delivery of alert tones and voice messages. Tones and voice messages initiated
by the mass notification panel shall mute all other programs such as music, paging or prerecorded
commercial announcements.
1.5.4. All equipment furnished shall be new and the latest state of the art products by manufacturers, engaged in the
manufacturing and sale of analog fire detection and/or UL listed communication devices for over five
years.
1.5.5. The system as specified is subject to review, full testing, and approval by each of the Authorities Having
Jurisdiction, and shall be turned over to the owner in an operational condition.
1.5.6. The contractor shall provide a representative as requested for project meetings such as to assist in
coordination of crafts.
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1.6 POST CONTRACT MAINTENANCE
1.6.1. Refer to Section 13851, “Fire Alarm System”, for Post Contract Maintenance.
1.7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.7.1. Comply with all referenced documents.
1.7.2. Mass Notification initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices:
1.7.2.1.
Manual stations
1.7.2.2.
Switches located with the main and any remote microphones
1.7.3. Mass Notification activation shall initiate the following actions:
1.7.3.1.
Display action initiated on the mass notification panel.
1.7.3.2.
Initiate the appropriate alert tone and pre-recorded message for the respective alert switch
activated.
1.7.3.3.
Activate the mass notification strobes throughout the building.
1.7.3.4.
Mass notification shall have alert priority over fire alarm system. Thus, if fire alarm is also
in alarm state, the fire alarm audible alarms shall stop during the mass notification messages. Fire
alarm strobes may continue to flash and shall be synchronized with mass notification strobes.
1.7.3.5.
Mass notification signals shall not be displayed as alarm conditions. Text descriptions shall
clearly indicate appropriate condition.
1.7.3.6.
Transmit the signal to the monitoring station.
1.7.4. Supervisory signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices or actions:
1.7.4.1.
Display the origin of the supervisory condition report at the local fire alarm control panel
and/or mass notification panel.
1.7.4.2.
Activate supervisory audible and dedicated visual signals.
1.7.4.3.
Provide a means for silencing a supervisory signal shall be permitted only if it is keyoperated, located in a locked enclosure, or arranged to provide equivalent protection against
unauthorized use. Such a means shall be permitted only if it transfers the supervisory indication to
a lamp or other visible indicator and subsequent supervisory signals in other zones cause the
supervisory notification appliance(s) to re-sound.
1.7.4.4.
Record within system history the initiating device and time of occurrence of the event.
1.7.4.5.
Transmit the signal to the monitoring station.
1.7.5. System trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices or actions:
1.7.5.1.
Display at the local fire alarm control panel and or mass notification panel the origin of the
trouble condition report.
1.7.5.2.
Activate trouble audible and visual signals at the control panels and as indicated on the
drawings.
1.7.5.3.
Silence audible signals via a trouble acknowledge switch.
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1.7.5.4.
Trouble reports for primary system power failure to the master control shall be optionally
delayed for a period of time not greater than 200 seconds. Trouble conditions that have been
restored to normal shall be automatically removed from the trouble display queue and not require
operator intervention. This feature shall be software selectable and shall not preclude the logging
of trouble events to the historical file.
1.7.5.5.
Record within system history, the occurrence of the event, the time of occurrence and the
device initiating the event.
1.7.5.6.
Transmit the signal to the monitoring station.
1.7.6. System Trouble and Supervisory Signal Actions: Initiate audible and visual signals at the main panels and
remote annunciators.
1.7.7. Power and Voltage Limitations:
1.7.7.1.
Battery capacity calculations. Battery size shall be a minimum of 125% of the calculated
requirement.
1.7.7.2.
Power supplies shall be sized to furnish the total connected load in a worst-case condition
plus 25% spare capacity. (i.e. 4A supply x .25 spare = 1A reserve.)
1.7.7.3.
Voltage drop calculations for wiring runs demonstrating worst-case condition. Unless
otherwise approved by the engineer, voltage drop calculations shall be performed using the LumpSum approach. Calculations must include and clearly indicate wire length out and back to panel.
Calculations shall be provided for horn, strobe, and speaker circuits.
1.7.7.4.
Device current values for voltage calculations shall be based on the lowest nameplate
voltage. (i.e. current values at a voltage of 20 volts shall be used when available rather than
current values for 24 volts.)
1.7.7.5.
Notification Appliance Circuit (NAC) design shall incorporate a 25% spare capacity for
future expansion.
1.7.7.6.
End-of-line voltage reading will be required for each circuit and must have a 25% spare
capacity. (i.e. 24V circuit – 21V nameplate = 3 volt drop x 0.25 spare = 0.75 volt safety factor
required.)
1.7.7.7.
In no case shall horn/strobe circuits be designed or measured to have an end-of-line voltage
below 20 volts or the manufactures nameplate voltage, whichever is higher.
1.7.8. Notification zones and circuits shall be defined and configured such that organizational zones within a
building can be isolated for zone evacuation, and/or isolation during testing conditions.
1.8 SUBMITTALS
1.8.1. Comply with submittal requirements in Section 13851, Fire Alarm System.
1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.9.1. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100,
by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.
1.9.2. Qualifications: See Section 13851, Fire Alarm System, for qualification requirements.
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1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS
1.10.1. See Section 13851, Fire Alarm System, for criteria.
1.11 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING
1.11.1. See Section 13851, Fire Alarm System, for criteria.
PART 2. PRODUCTS É
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
2.1.1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that
may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
2.1.1.1.
Mass notification control panels
a.
Wheelock, Inc.
b.
Madahcom
c.
Monaco Enterprises Inc.
2.1.1.2.
Wire and Cable:
a.
Comtran Corporation.
b.
Helix/HiTemp Cables, Inc.; a Draka USA Company.
c.
Rockbestos-Suprenant Cable Corporation; a Marmon Group Company.
d.
West Penn Wire/CDT; a division of Cable Design Technologies.
2.1.1.3.
a.
Audible and Visual Signals:
Any compatible and approved devices.
2.2 MASS NOTIFICATION COMPONENTS
2.2.1. Control Panel:
2.2.1.1.
The system shall be a multi channel voice evacuation system incorporating user selectability
of 8 distinct sounds for tone signaling, and the incorporation of a digital voice module for
prerecorded messaging. The system shall incorporate microphone override. The system shall have
the capability of utilizing a remote microphone station with redundant controls of the evacuation
system control panel.
2.2.1.2.
A hand held microphone shall be provided and, upon activation, shall take priority over any
tone signal, recorded message or remote microphone operation in progress, while maintaining the
strobe NAC Circuits activation.
2.2.1.3.
The system shall be capable of interconnection with a larger campus/base wide notification
system that includes operation from a central communication center and an outdoor public
notification system provided by the same manufacturer.
2.2.1.4.
Shall be capable of remote functions via a RS-232 or RS-485 interface.
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2.2.2. Circuits:
2.2.2.1.
Signaling Line Circuits: NFPA 72, Class A, Style 6.
2.2.2.2.
Notification-Appliance Circuits: NFPA 72, Class B for speakers, Class A for strobes.
2.2.2.3.
Actuation of alarm notification appliances including emergency voice communications shall
occur within 10 seconds after the activation of an initiating device.
2.2.2.4.
Electrical monitoring for the integrity of wiring external to the mass notification panel.
2.2.2.5.
Power Supply for Supervision Equipment: Supply for audible and visual equipment for
supervision of the ac power shall be from a dedicated dc power supply, and power for the dc
component shall be from the ac supply.
2.2.2.6.
Alarm Silencing, Trouble, and Supervisory Alarm Reset: Manual reset at the mass
notification panel and remote annunciators, after initiating devices are restored to normal.
2.2.2.7.
Silencing-switch operation halts alarm operation of notification appliances and activates an
"alarm silence" light. Display of identity of the alarm zone or device is retained.
2.2.2.8.
Subsequent alarm signals from other devices or zones reactivate notification appliances until
silencing switch is operated again.
2.2.2.9.
When alarm-initiating devices return to normal and system reset switch is operated,
notification appliances operate again until alarm silence switch is reset.
2.2.3. Walk Test: A test mode to allow one person to test alarm and supervisory features of initiating devices. If
testing ceases while in walk-test mode, after a preset delay, the system shall automatically return to
normal.
2.2.4. Remote Microphone:
2.2.4.1.
System shall be capable of adding up to three (3) remote microphones.
2.2.4.2.
The Remote Microphone station shall be compatible with any Dual-Circuit Supervised
Audio, Fire and Emergency Evacuation System.
2.2.4.3.
The unit shall incorporate a Push-To-Talk (PTT) microphone, redundant controls and
system status indicators of/for the system.
2.2.4.4.
The unit shall incorporate microphone override of any tone generation or prerecorded
messages.
2.2.4.5.
The unit shall be fully supervised from the control panel.
2.2.4.6.
The unit shall be made of steel and be flush mounted to a standard 4-gang electrical box.
2.2.4.7.
The unit shall come equipped with a keyed lock that, when activated allows the use of the
unit. The locking arrangement shall be identical to the control unit. The unit shall be painted red.
The unit shall have a weight of 1 Lb., 8 oz. and its’ dimensions shall be 5"H x 9"W x .5"D. The
unit shall have a 3 YEAR WARRANTY.
2.2.4.8.
The approvals for this unit shall include: UL Standard 864, FCC Part 15.
2.2.5. Function of Amplifier:
2.2.5.1.
Indicated number of alarm channels for automatic, simultaneous transmission of different
announcements to different zones, or for manual transmission of announcements by use of the
central-control microphone. Amplifiers shall be UL 1711 listed.
2.2.5.2.
Allow the application of and evacuation signal to indicated number of zones.
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2.2.5.3.
Programmable tone and message sequence selection.
2.2.5.4.
Standard digitally recorded messages for "Evacuation" and "All Clear."
2.2.5.5.
Generate tones to be sequenced with audio messages of the type recommended by NFPA 72
and that are compatible with tone patterns of the notification-appliance circuits of the FACP.
2.2.5.6.
Status Annunciator:
Indicate the status of various voice/alarm speaker zones.
Preamplifiers, amplifiers, and tone generators shall automatically transfer to backup units, on
primary equipment failure.
2.2.6. Primary Power: 24-V dc obtained from 120-V ac service and a power-supply module. Initiating devices,
notification appliances, signaling lines, trouble signal, supervisory signal, and supervisory and digital
alarm communicator transmitter shall be powered by the 24-V dc source.
2.2.6.1.
The alarm current draw of the mass notification system shall not exceed 80 percent of each
respective power-supply module ratings.
2.2.6.2.
Power supply shall have a dedicated fused safety switch for this connection at the service
entrance equipment. Provide a red label at circuit breakers and identify it with "FIRE
ALARM/MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM."
2.2.7. Secondary Power: 24-V dc supply system with batteries and automatic battery charger and an automatic
transfer switch.
2.2.7.1.
Batteries: Sealed lead calcium.
2.2.7.2.
Battery and Charger Capacity: Comply with NFPA 72.
2.2.7.3.
Provide minimum 72 hours standby and 5 minutes alarm back-up power.
2.2.8. Surge Protection:
2.2.8.1.
Install surge protection on normal ac power for the control panel, each power supply, and all
accessories. Comply with Division 16 Section "Transient Voltage Suppression" for auxiliary
panel suppressors.
2.2.8.2.
Install surge protectors recommended by control panel manufacturer. Install on all system
wiring external to the building housing the control panel. This shall include power, telephone, and
radio transmitter wiring.
2.2.9. Instructions: Computer printout or typewritten instruction card mounted behind a plastic or glass cover in a
stainless-steel or aluminum frame. Include interpretation and describe appropriate response for displays
and signals. Briefly describe the functional operation of the system under normal, alarm, and trouble
conditions.
2.3 MANUAL ACTIVATION STATIONS
2.3.1. Description: UL 38 listed; Color shall be white, operating instructions and label in contrasting color. Station
shall show visible indication of operation. Mounted on recessed outlet box.
2.3.1.1.
Double-action mechanism requiring two actions to initiate an alarm, pull-lever type. With
integral addressable module, arranged to communicate manual-station status (normal, alarm, or
trouble) to the FACP.
2.3.1.2.
Station Reset: Key- or wrench-operated switch.
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2.4 NOTIFICATION APPLIANCES
2.4.1. Description: Equipped for mounting as indicated and with screw terminals for system connections.
2.4.1.1.
Combination Devices: Factory-integrated audible and visible devices in a single-mounting
assembly.
2.4.2. Visible Alarm Devices: Xenon strobe lights listed under UL 1638, with amber translucent lens mounted on a
white trim faceplate. There shall be no wording on this strobe or trim.
2.4.2.1.
Rated Light Output: As indicated on the Drawings
2.4.3. Manufacturer shall provide wall mount devices and ceiling mount devices. Devices shall be installed as
indicated on drawings.
2.4.4. Voice/Tone Speakers:
2.4.4.1.
UL 1480 listed.
2.4.4.2.
Range Units: Rated .1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2 watts at 70-volts.
2.4.4.3.
Mounting: Flush; bi-directional.
2.4.4.4.
Matching Transformers: Tap range matched to the acoustical environment of the speaker
location.
2.4.4.5.
Device shall be capable of multiple alert tones as indicated on plans or as required by the
respective military facility.
2.5 MAGNETIC DOOR HOLDERS
2.5.1. When magnetic door holders are provided, refer to Section 13851 for additional information.
2.5.2. Activation of the mass notification system shall release all magnetic hold opens within the building. Such
release shall not be by zone as a chemical release can not be detected by zoned detection devices.
2.6 REMOTE ANNUNCIATOR
2.6.1. Trouble and supervisory conditions with the mass notification circuits shall be indicated on the fire alarm
control panel and remote annunciators.
2.7 TELEPHONE ACCESS
2.7.1. System shall be capable of activation and voice messaging through a telephone connection and shall be listed
for such use.
2.8 REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS
2.8.1. Mass notification panel shall be capable of integration with a site-wide wireless communication system UL
listed for emergency notification.
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2.8.2. [Site-wide Mass Notification communications technical requirements are contained in (insert
document name). Comply with the stated requirements.] [Current site standards have not been
established. At end of project, ascertain if site standards have been established.]
2.9 WIRE AND CABLE
2.9.1. Wire and cable for mass notification systems shall be UL listed and labeled as complying with NFPA 70,
Article 760 and shall be in accordance with requirement of Section 13851, Fire Alarm System.
2.10 AS-BUILT PLAN CABINET
2.10.1. An As-Built plan cabinet shall be installed with every new mass notification system installation or
replacement. The purpose of the cabinet is to provide a secured location for all system documentation
related to the system. This will aid in future servicing and modifications to the system.
2.10.1.1.
The plan cabinet shall be sized and contain approved plans, specifications, manuals, test
reports, service reports, computer disk, and a hard copy printout of the system logic/programming.
2.10.1.2.
The cabinet shall be located as shown on plans, adjacent to the main control panel, or there
shall be signage on the system control panel indicating where the plan cabinet is located.
2.10.1.3.
When properly sized, fire alarm and mass notification documents may be kept in the same
cabinet. There shall be room for future documentation such as inspection and testing reports or
system expansions.
2.10.2. The cabinet shall be neatly and clearly labeled “As Built Drawings” and shall be equal to the DBX As Built
Cabinets manufactured by Space Age Electronics.
PART 3. EXECUTION
3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
3.1.1. Notification equipment shall be installed and mounted in accordance with design documents and specific
mounting details.
3.1.2. Control panels shall be mounted in a neat, orderly, and space-limiting manner. Details in drawings shall be
used as a guide and represent allotted space.
3.1.3. No portion of a mass notification system shall be installed prior to having plans on site that have been
reviewed, approved, and stamped by the appropriate reviewing agency and/or AHJ. This includes wiring.
Approved stamped plans shall be on site at all times while the system is in the installation stage.
3.2 BACK BOXES
3.2.1. All speakers are to be installed in at least a 4-inch square deep box with extension ring to limit potential
damage to wiring.
3.2.2. 5" Square Boxes 2-7/8" x 5" (67 cubic inch) deep metal box with a 5" extension ring shall be allowed. If
used, careful consideration in the centering of finished devices is required due to larger box size when
mounted to studs.
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3.2.3. Manual push/pull stations shall be located on walls such that tamper resistant covers can be installed as may
be indicated, or in the future. Therefore, a 3-inch clearance from other switches, window openings, door
frames, etc. shall be provided on each side of a manual pull station and 4 inches clear area above and
below the manual pull station.
3.3 WIRING INSTALLATION
3.3.1. Wiring shall be installed in accordance with Section 13851, Fire Alarm System,
3.4 IDENTIFICATION
3.4.1. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals according to Division 16 Section "Electrical
Identification."
3.4.2. Each conductor shall be identified as shown on the drawings at each end and at terminal points with wire
markers. Attach permanent wire markers within 2 inches of the wire termination. Marker legends shall
be visible.
3.5 GROUNDING
3.5.1. Ground the FACP and associated circuits; comply with IEEE 1100. Install a ground wire from main service
ground to the mass notification control panels.
3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
3.6.1. Contractor Pre-Testing and Record of Completion Testing shall be conducted prior to scheduling
commission testing and shall comply with criteria in Section 13851
3.7 ACCEPTANCE TESTING
3.7.1. System commission testing shall be conducted per criteria in Section 13851.
3.7.2. Testing shall include the initial activation of the fire alarm system and then a subsequent and sequential
activation of the mass notification system. This sequence shall be reversed. System function shall
comply with criteria of this Section.
3.7.3. System commission testing shall verify that the criteria outlined in this specification are complied with.
3.8 FINAL DOCUMENTATION
3.8.1. Final documentation shall be submitted following the criteria in Section 13851, Fire Alarm System,.
3.9 FINAL SYSTEM TRAINING
3.9.1. Very detailed system training shall be provided to the owner following the criteria in Section 13851, Fire
Alarm System,.
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3.10 ADJUSTING AND FOLLOW-UP
3.10.1. Mass notification system adjusting, inspection, and testing shall comply with the criteria in Section 13851,
Fire Alarm System,.
3.11 WARRANTY AND SERVICES
3.11.1. The contractor shall warranty the entire system for electrical and mechanical failures for a period of one
year. The warranty shall begin with the completion of the commissioning testing or when beneficial use
to the owner is determined and so documented.
3.11.2. The mass notification control panel shall have a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
3.11.3. If a commissioning test for an AHJ has been scheduled and is cancelled without sufficient notice to modify
a travel schedule without financial penalties, or the system fails to pass all requirements of this
specification resulting in a re-inspection, the AHJ reserves the right to bill the contractor for expenses
incurred as a result thereof. Such expenses may include travel, transportation, lodging, meals, and daily
wages. Daily wages shall not exceed $800 per day.
END OF SECTION 13853
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