CIP Warehouse Block 2 FP Technical Specifications
CIP Warehouse Block 2 FP Technical Specifications
CIP Warehouse Block 2 FP Technical Specifications
PROPOSED
CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE
PHILIPPINES, INC.
MULTI-UNIT
WAREHOUSE
– BLOCK 2
KALAWAAN, PASIG CITY
PREPARED BY:
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SECTION FPGR
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FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PART I - GENERAL
1.01 APPLICATION
This section applies to all sections of the specifications of the Fire Protection
System for the proposed “CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES,
INC. MULTI-UNIT WAREHOUSE–BLOCK 2”.
A. The term Contractor under these specifications shall mean the Fire
Protection Contractor who shall enter into a contract with the Owner in
respect to the Fire Protection Works.
C. All work shall be in accordance with the governing Codes and Regulations
and Specifications. In case of conflict, the governing Codes and Regulations
shall govern.
D. Minor details not specifically mentioned in the Bid Documents, but this
Contractor shall provide necessary for the proper installation and operation,
as if herein specified or shown.
E. This Contractor is advised to examine all documents relating to his work and
verify all governing conditions prior to submission of proposal. No
consideration shall be given for alleged mistakes in the preparation of bids, it
being understood that the submission of proposal is an agreement to all
conditions stipulated in the Bid Documents.
F. It is the intention of these specifications and plans to call for finished work
tested and ready for operation. Whenever the word “provide” is used, it
shall mean “furnish and install, complete and ready to use”.
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G. These specifications are intended to provide a broad outline of the required
installation, but are not intended to include all detail design and construction.
This Contractor, if requested, shall prepare the necessary submittals for Fire
Protection Consultant’s approval prior to mass fabrication and installation.
The work includes providing new fire protection system for the proposed
“CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. MULTI-UNIT
WAREOUSE-BLOCK-2”. The equipment, materials installation, workmanship,
inspection and testing shall be in strict accordance with the required advisory provisions
of National Fire Protection Association Standards & Fire Code of the Philippines except
as modified herein. The work includes the following:
F. Training of the building’s maintenance staff for proper operation of the entire
system.
Prior to installation, submit data for approval showing that the Contractor has
successfully installed fire extinguishing systems, and equipment of the same type and
design as specified herein, or that he has a firm contractual agreement with a contractor
having such required experience.
The Contractor or the Contractor referred to above, has installed such systems.
Indicate the type and design of each system and certify that each system has performed
satisfactorily in the manner intended for a period of not less than 18 months.
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1.05 SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Drawings shall include floor plans, sectional views, wiring
diagrams, and installation details of equipment, and equipment spaces
identifying and indicating proposed location, layout and arrangement of items
of equipment, control panels, accessories, piping, and other items that must be
shown to assure a coordinated installation. Drawings shall indicate adequate
clearance for operation, maintenance, and replacements of operating
equipment devices. If equipment is disapproved, drawings shall be revised to
show acceptable equipment and be resubmitted.
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1.06 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL:
Furnish approved operating instructions for each system and principal item of
equipment as specified in each individual section for the use of the operation and
maintenance personnel. The operating instructions shall include wiring diagrams,
control diagrams, and control sequence for each principal item of equipment. Operating
instructions shall be printed or engraved, and shall be framed under glass or in approved
laminated plastic and posted were directed. Operating instructions shall be attached to
or posted adjacent to each principal item of equipment and include directions for start-
up, proper adjustment, operating lubrication, shutdown, safety precautions, procedure in
the event of equipment failure, and other areas as recommended by the manufacturer of
each item of equipment.
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1.09 STANDARDS PRODUCTS/SERVICE AVAILABILITY
After completion, but before final acceptance of the work, furnish a complete set
of drawings of each system for record purposes. Drawings shall be in reduced size.
Drawing size shall be 11” x 17” in hard bound compilation of all trades together with
electronic files in CD. Furnish 3 sets of this compilation for Owner, Architect and
Project Manager’s copy.
1.12 WARRANTY
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PART 2 - EXECUTION
2.01 INSTALLATION
The Project Manager and Engineer shall witness formal test and approve all
systems before the Owner accepts them.
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SECTION WSP
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WET STAND PIPE, FHC & PFE SYSTEM
PART 1 - GENERAL
Sprinkler Systems
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G. Warranty should start after full project turnover with complete TESTING
and COMMISIONING of the whole Fire Protection System, with at least
2 years warranty as issued by the manufacturer & not from the local
distributor.
Fire Protection General Requirements, applies to this section, with the additions
and modifications specified herein.
The work includes providing new automatic wet standpipe, FHC & PFE system
to afford complete fire protection coverage for the proposed “CHEMICAL
INDUSTRIES OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. MULTI-UNIT WAREHOUSE-
BLOCK 2”. The equipment, materials, installation, workmanship, inspection and
testing shall be in strict accordance with the required and advisory provisions of NFPA
13 and 14, except as modified herein. Each system shall be designed for earthquakes
and shall include all materials, accessories, and equipment for fire protection service
shall be listed by the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc., or approved by the Factory
Mutual System. In the NFPA publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions
shall be considered to be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted
for “should” wherever it appears.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Manufacturer’s Data:
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6. Fire hose and cabinet
7. Monitor or Supervisory switch
8. Fire extinguisher
B. Working Drawings:
C. Certificates of Compliance:
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. Hose cabinet shall have full glass door recessed or surface mounted on
wall and shall be able to accommodate 38mm (1 ½ inch) hose rack unit
with 30 meters (100 ft.) of hose and fire extinguisher. The door frame
will be made of Anodize Aluminum material with full glass panel, while
the 4 corners of the frame will be rounded edge corner instead of the
sharp 90° edge.
G. Angle Hose Valve shall be 65 mm. (2 ½”) dia. and shall have a rough
brass finish. [POWHATTAN, GIACOMINI or approved equal]
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will not be permitted. Conceal piping in areas with suspended ceiling. Fittings into
which sprinkler heads, sprinkler head riser nipples, or drop nipples which are threaded
shall be welded, threaded, or grooved-end type. Use of plain-end fittings with
mechanical couplings (which utilize steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe when
pressure is applied) will not be permitted. Rubber gasketed, grooved-end pipe and
fittings with mechanical couplings shall be permitted in pipe sizes 38 mm (1 1/2”) and
larger; fittings shall be UL listed or FM approved for use in sprinkler systems. Fittings,
mechanical couplings and rubber gaskets shall be supplied by the same manufacturer.
Grooved coupling and fittings are acceptable substitute for flanged and screwed
fittings provided that they are products from reputable manufacturers and additional
sway brace are provided in accordance with NFPA 13.
C. Pipe Hangers and Support: Provide in accordance with NFPA 13. [Nvent
CADDY Seismic Bracing System, FISHER, UNISTRUT, MECH,
LIANXIANG] should be UL or FM certified.
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Installation Instructions:
Step 1: Using a masonry bit suitable for the material being drilled, drill an
appropriate diameter hole at the correct depth according to the table show.
Step 2: Insert the anchor into the hole until the edge of the hole until the edge of
the anchor is flush with the surface of the material the anchor is being installed
in. The Anchor may be installed at a greater depth by drilling the hole to the
desired depth and threading the correct size bolt for the size anchor being
installed and tapping the anchor into the drilled hole.
Step 3: After inserting the anchor to the desired depth, insert the correct size
setting tool into the anchor and drive the plug into the anchor until the shoulder
of the setting tool meets the edge of the anchor. The anchor is now installed and
ready to be used.
D. Gate Valve: NFPA 13, Provide valves of types approved for fire services. All
O.S. & Y Gate should be provided with Supervisory Switch. Gate valves shall
be Outside Screw & Yoke (OS & Y) type conforming to ASTM B-62 and shall
open by counter clockwise rotation. Ductile Iron body. Valves should be UL
listed and FM approved. Working pressure of 300 psi, and flange connection
rated Class 200. [MECH by OSP, VICTAULIC, FIREKING, & WEFLO]
E. Check Valve: NFPA 13, Provide valves of types approved for fire services,
conforming to ASTM B-62. Check valves shall have flanged clear opening
swing check type with flanged inspection and access cover plate for sizes 100
mm (4 inches) and larger. Check valves at pump room should be non-slam heavy
duty spring loaded type. Ductile Iron body. Valves should be UL listed and FM
approved. Working pressure of 300 psi, and flange connection rated Class 200.
[MECH by OSP, VICTAULIC, FIREKING]
F. Alarm Check Valve: NFPA 13, Alarm Check Valves should be UL listed and
FM approved. Working pressure of 300 psi, and flange connection rated Class
200. Ductile Iron body. [MECH by OSP, VICTAULIC, FIREKING]
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G. Pressure Reducing Valves: [OOVAL, BERMAD, RELIABLE]
The Pressure Reducing Valve shall be UL Listed for fire protection. It shall
eliminate downstream over-pressure, maintaining a constant downstream
delivery pressure, regardless of varying pressures and/or flows. The main valve
shall be a diaphragm actuated, “Y” pattern (or angle) valve. Valve actuation
shall be accomplished by one moving assembly containing a double chambered
actuator, which shall include a stainless steel stem and a resilient elastomeric
seal held by a flat seal disk and creating a drip tight seal against the seat. The
valve seat shall be removable and made of stainless steel. The seat bore net area
shall be no less than that of the valve nominal diameter and shall have an
unobstructed flow path with no stem guide or supporting ribs. All necessary
inspection and servicing shall be possible in-line. Ductile Iron body. The valve
shall be UL-Listed as a pressure controlling water control valve. The Pressure
Reducing Pilot Valve shall be UL-Listed as part of the assembly. The control
trim shall be supplied as an assembly, pre-assembled and hydraulically tested at
an ISO 9000 and 9001 certified factory. Working pressure of 300 psi and flange
connection rated Class 200.
I. Inspector’s Test Connection: Provide test connections about 1.80 meter (6 ft.)
above the floor for each sprinkler system or portion of each sprinkler system
equipped with an alarm device. Sight test connection shall be made of semi-
steel with clear tube and smooth bore non-corrosive orifice.
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K. Pressure Gauge: [WEFLO, HONEYWELL, AGF]
Pressure gauge for use on wet fire sprinkler system, designed to meet the
requirements specified in NFPA 13. UL listed, FM approved.
a. Pressure Range: 0-300 psi , 0-400 psi, 0-600psi
b. Dial Face size: 3 1/2” , 4” and 4 1/2"
c. Bottom connection
d. Accuracy Class: ±3/2/3% of span (ASME B40, 100 Grade B
e. Operating Temperatures:
Ambient: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Media: 140°F (+60°C) maximum
f. Pressure Connection:
Material: Copper Alloy
1/4 “ NPT connection (National Pipe Thread)
g. Materials:
Dial: White Aluminum with stop pin
Pointer: Black Aluminum
Case: Black Polycarbonate
Window: Snap-In Clear Polycarbonate
Vane type waterflow detector with adjustable retard element to prevent false
alarm signals caused by fluctuating water pressure. Retard element shall be adjustable
from 0 to 70 seconds, should be UL & FM approved.
Provide where piping passes through walls, floors, roofs, and partitions. Secure
sleeves in proper position and location. Provide sleeves of sufficient length to pass
through entire thickness of walls, floors, and partitions. Firmly pack space between
sleeves and pipe with insulation and calk at both ends of the sleeve with plastic
waterproof cement which will dry to a firm but pliable mass, or provide a segmented
elastometric seal.
A. Sleeves in Masonry and Concrete Walls, Floors and Roofs: Provide ASTM A
53 or ASTM A 120, hot-dip galvanized steel pipe sleeves. Extend sleeves in
floor slabs 75 mm (3 inches) above the finished floor.
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B. All fire protection pipe penetrations passing through fire walls and floor
partitions shall be provided with intumescent firestop products that have been
tested and approved in accordance with ASTM E-814 and UL 1479.
1. For Metal Pipes maximum of 30” nominal diameter refer to UL System
No. C-AJ-1278.
2. For Large Opening/Multiple Penetration, refer to UL System No. C-AJ-
8096.
The above mentioned are codes in accordance with ASTM E-814 as tested under UL
1479 test methods. UL 1479 is the test method employed for evaluating the system
rating of through penetrations (i.e. steel, metal & pvc pipes passing through walls or
floors; penetrations is sealed with a firestop sealant/material). During testing every
detail and parameter used are recorded. If the assembly satisfies the established
performance requirements, then it is given a specific UL system Number and published
in the next edition of the UL Fire Resistance Directory Volume 2 and can be accessed in
the internet.
Provide connections 0.90 meter (3ft.) above finish grade, of the approved two-
way type with 65 mm (2 1/2 inches) National Standard female hose threads with plug &
chain, and check snoots. Fire department inlet connection shall have chrome plated
finish for Combined Automatic Fire Sprinkler System & Wet Standpipe System, and
Fire Pump Test Header. Fire Department Connection shall be UL listed, FM approved.
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Manufactured and Tested to ANSI / UL Standards
Complies with NFPA 10 Standards
ISO-9001 / ISO-14001 Certified
UL Listed
Conforms to Test Standards:
CAN/ULC-S504 – ANSI/UL299
CAN/ULC-S508 – ANSI/UL711
Operation:
The glass bulb of sprinkler head contains a fluid which expands when the rated
temperature (68ºC) is reached, the fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the glass bulb,
allowing the sprinkler to activate and the chemical content of the fire extinguisher to
automatically flow.
Ideal Uses:
Computer Room, Telephone Switch Gear Rooms, Sensitive Data Storage Areas,
Offices, Boats, Forest Machines, Aircraft Flight Lines, Mobile Units, Medical &
Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Hospital’s Operating Rooms, Radio Stations and TV
Stations.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
Clean, pre-treat, prime, and paint new fire extinguishing systems including
valves, piping, conduit, hangers, supports, miscellaneous metal work and accessories.
Apply coatings to clean, dry surfaces, using clean brushes. Clean the surfaces to
remove dust, dirt, rust, and loose mill scale. Immediately after cleaning, provide the
metal surfaces with one coat of pretreatment primer and another coat of primer. Provide
primed surfaces with the following:
A. In Unfinished Areas: Unfinished areas are defined as attic spaces, spaces above
suspended ceiling crawl spaces, pipe chases, and spaces where walls or ceilings
are not painted or not constructed of a pre-finished material. Provide primed
surfaces with one coat of red enamel.
B. Systems in Other Areas: Provide primed surfaces with two coats of paint to
match adjacent surfaces, except provide valves and operating accessories with
one coat of red enamel.
A. Preliminary Tests: Hydrostatically test each system at 200 psig for a 24-
hour period with no leakage or reduction in gauge pressure. Flush piping
with potable water in accordance with NFPA 13. Piping above
suspended ceilings shall be tested, inspected, and approved before
installation of ceiling. Test the alarms and other devices. Test the water
flow alarms by flowing water through the inspector’s test connection.
When test have been completed and corrections made, submit a signed
certificate, similar to that specified in NFPA 13, with a request for a
formal inspection and tests.
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All requirements (including the supply of water) to perform the flushing
and testing activities shall be provided by the Contractor.
B. Formal Inspection and Tests: The Project Manager and Engineer will
witness formal tests and approve all systems before they are accepted.
Submit the request for formal inspection at least 10 days prior to the date
the inspection is to take place. An experienced technician regularly
employed by the sprinkler installer shall be present during the inspection.
At this inspection, repeat any or all of the required tests as directed.
Correct defects in the work provided by the Contractor, and make
additional test until it has been demonstrated that the systems comply
with all contract requirements. Furnish appliances, equipment,
electricity, instruments, connecting devices and personnel for the tests.
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SECTION FPJP
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FIRE PUMPS & JOCKEY PUMPS
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6. ELECTRICAL MOTORS, CONTROLLERS, CONTACTORS, AND
DISCONNECTS: Furnish motors, controllers, contactors, and disconnects with
their respective pieces of equipment, except controllers indicated as part of the
motor control centers shall be provided under Section Electrical Work. Motors,
controllers, contactors, and disconnects shall conform to and shall have
electrical connections provided under Section Electrical Work. Controllers and
contactors shall have a maximum of 120 volt control circuits, and auxilliary
contacts for use with the controls furnished. When motors and equipment
furnished are larger than sizes indicated, the cost of providing additional
electrical service and related work shall be included under this section.
9. SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
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downstream side of the pump discharge gate valve. Provide
approved indicating gate valves of the outside screw and yoke
type in the maintenance pump suction and discharge piping.
Provide an approved check valve in the maintenance pump
discharge outlet and the discharge gage valve. Provide a pressure
switch in the system supply main near the point where it leaves
the pump room which shall cause the maintenance pump to start
when the pressure drops by 5 psig and to stop when the pressure
reaches the required pressure.
9.3.1 Motors: Motor horsepower shall be not less than the pump’s
horsepower requirements at all points on the pump operating
curve.
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9.4 ANTI-VORTEX PLATE: Each fire pump suction pipe shall be fitted
with a non-ferrous anti-vortex plate to prevent pump cavitation. In
compliance with NFPA 20 & 22.
Anti-vortex plate is installed in the suction line of fire pumps to control
the turbulence in a flowing water, they are simple in design and very
effectively controlling the velocity of the fluid thus preventing cavitation
to fire pumps and damage to impellers.
10. WATER PIPING SYSTEMS: Water piping systems shall conform to the
requirements of Section (Wet Pipe Sprinkler and Standpipe System).
10.1 Water Flow Meter: Construct a header of steel pipe conforming to
ASTM 53 or ASTM A 120, Schedule 40, black steel, with butt-welding
end connections. Provide butt-welding fittings of the same material and
weight as the piping. Provide UL listed or FM approved or equal flow
meter for fire pump installation with direct flow read-out device. Meter
shall be of the venturi type meter which shall be suitable for pump
discharge pressure up to 300 psi and flow range from 400 GPM to 2,000
GPM.
11.1 Cleaning of Piping: Keep the interior and ends of new piping [existing
piping affected by the Contractor’s operations] thoroughly cleaned of
water and foreign matter. Keep piping systems clean during installation
by means of plugs or other approved methods. When work is not in
progress, securely close open ends of piping and fittings so that water
and foreign matter will not enter the pipes or fittings. Inspect piping
before placing into position.
11.2 Pipe and Fittings: Inspect, test, and approve piping before burying,
covering, or concealing. Provide fittings for changes in direction of
piping and for all connections. Make changes in piping sizes through
tapered reducing pipe fittings; do not use bushings.
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13. DISINFECTION: Disinfect the new water piping and existing water piping
affected by Contractor’s operations in accordance with AWWA C601. Fill the
piping systems with solution containing minimum of 50 parts per million of
available chlorine and allow solution to stand for minimum of 24 hours. Flush
the solution from the systems with clean water until maximum residual chlorine
content is not greater than 0.2 parts per million.
15. FLUSHING: Flush all new pump suction and discharge piping at 150% of
rated pump capacity. Where the pump installation involves more than one
pump, the flushing volume shall be the total quantity of water flowing when all
pumps are discharging at 150% of their rated capacities. The new pumps may
be used to attain the required flushing volume. Continue flushing operations
until water is clear, but for not less than 10 minutes. Submit a signed and dated
flushing certificate with a request for field testing.
16.1 Preliminary Tests: Hydrostatically test each piping system at 200 psig
for a period of 24 hours. Perform tests on pumps, drivers, and
equipment, including visual equipment checks to insure compliance with
approved shop drawings; pump start-run to insure proper operation and
to detect any leakage of piping, valves, and fittings; sequence of
operation check; verification that all required pump accessories have
been provided; test of pump alarm devices; and additional inspections
and tests necessary to insure that the entire pump installation is correct,
complete, and ready for operation. When preliminary tests have been
completed and corrections made, submit a signed and dated certificate
with a request for a formal inspection and tests.
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tests as directed. Correct defects in the work provided by the Contractor,
and make additional tests until it has been demonstrated that the system
complies with all the contract requirements. Manufacturer’s certified
shop test characteristic curves for each pump being tested must be
furnished by the Contractor at the time of the pump acceptance test.
Furnish appliances, equipment, water, electricity, instruments,
connecting devices and personnel for the tests.
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SECTION GVSS
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GATE VALVE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM
1.01 GENERAL
The General Conditions and Provisions of the Building Contract with these
Specifications and Drawing form part of and are included in this Section of
Specifications.
Under the specifications, provide all materials and equipment and perform all
the works as shown in the drawings, as herein specified, except, otherwise
excluded shall include but not be united to the following work:
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1.04 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS AND ALLOWANCE DEVIATIONS
These Specifications and drawings indicate the general lay-out of the system, and
the Contractor shall be responsible for the proper installation of the system
without substantial alteration or modification. Wherever field conditions or
exigencies of construction make departure from these Specifications and
Drawings, necessary details of such departure and reason thereof, shall be
submitted without delay. No departure shall be made without the written
approval of the Consultant.
1.07 CONFLICT
In case of conflict between plans and specification, the governing Codes &
Regulations shall govern.
A. The installation specified herein shall comply with all laws and local
regulations applying to fire detection and alarm system installation, in
effect, with the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
B. The Contractor shall obtain at his own expense, prior to the start of the
work, all permits required by the government, and after completion of
the work, shall furnish the Owner with the Certificate of Final Inspection
and approval from the Municipal Offices having authority over the work.
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1.09 WARRANTY
It shall be for a minimum period of one year of trouble-free operation; also, tests
and maintenance for a minimum of one year.
The Contractor shall submit to the Owner through the Consultant, three copies
of Contractor’s Warranty and three copies of Equipment Supplies Warranty with
corresponding three copies each of the catalogs, brochures, specifications of
major equipment.
It shall be indicated in the proposal and shall include estimated time of delivery
of imported items.
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PART 2 - EQUIPMENT, DEVICE, AND MATERIAL
SPECIFICATIONS
All equipment and accessories furnished under this contract and specifications shall be
the standard product of a single manufacture, shall be listed and approved for use by
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation
(FM), and shall be guaranteed for a period of one year after the acceptance test.
All lamp indicators shall be of the LED (Light Emitting Diode) type and
shall be visible in front of the control unit. Trouble signals shall be
indicated by yellow LEDs, alarm signal by red LEDs.
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All activated annunciator and buzzer shall remain illuminated and
activated respectively until the trouble has been restored to normal
operating mode.
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