Method Statement For Fire Alarm System Installation & Testing

1. The correct size and type of cable should be identified and cut to the
required length.

2. All the cables should be clipped in surface or installed in concealed PVC

conduit or G.I. Tray only.

3. Proper identifications to be provided for loop in / loop out of Fire Alarm

cables.

4. The earth cables to all the outstations to be properly terminated with

earth sleeve in the appropriate terminal in order to avoid any earth
fault in the loop.

5. The junction boxes and back boxes to the outstations such as smoke
detectors, manual call points and modules should be installed as per
the approved shop drawings.

6. Installation of system outstation should be offered for QC Verification.

7. Adequate additional cable lengths to be provided during cabling for the

detectors, which are coming in False ceiling.

8. All the cables to be terminated in the outstations with proper screw

driver and as per the identifications provided in the cables. No joints
are allowed in between two outstations.

9. All the Fire Alarm control Panels such as Main Control Panels, Mimic
Panels, Repeater Panels should be installed as per approved shop
drawing.

10. Installation shall be offered for QC verification.

11. All Smoke Detectors to have cover on it after installation and

before handing over of the area, in order to avoid any physical
damages / accumulation of dust within the Smoke Detectors.

12. All cables to be properly identified in Fire Alarm control panel

before termination.

13. Installation of Beam sensors to be as per the approved shop

drawings / Manufacturer’s recommendations.

14. Installation of Duct detectors to be as shown in the approved

shop drawings.
 15. Work Inspection Request shall be raised for Consultant’s
inspection and sign off.

16. The devices/peripherals (Smoke detectors, heat detectors, break

glass, duct detectors, beam detectors, control and monitoring
modules) are connected in Class A circuit with the Control panels.

17. The speakers & speaker with strobes are connected in Class A
circuit with the Control panels.

18. 2 Core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Initiating
Device Circuits (IDC) to the panel, additional 2c x 2.5mm2 FP200 cable
is required for the smoke detector with sounder base for the activation
of the sounders units.

19. 2 core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Speakers
with the panel, additional 2c x 2.5mm2 FP200 cable is required from
the FACP for the speaker with strobe for the activation of the strobe
unit allied in vertical walls the run of conduit will be kept straight.

20. Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.

Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:

Comply with NFPA 72, “Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors” & “Heat-Sensing Fire
Detectors”.

Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet (9 m).

Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Surface mounted, with tops of cabinets not more
than 72 inches (1830 mm) above the finished floor.

Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches (1830 mm)
above the finished floor.

Wiring & Connections Requirements

Verify that hardware and devices are NRTL listed for use with fire-alarm
system before making connections.

Make addressable connections with a supervised interface device to the

following devices and systems.

Install the interface device less than 3 feet (1 m) from the device controller.

Make an addressable confirmation connection when such feedback is

available at the device or system being controlled.
Alarm-initiating connection to smoke-control system (smoke management) at
fire-fighter smoke-control system panel.

Alarm-initiating connection to stairwell and elevator-shaft pressurization

systems.

Smoke dampers in air ducts of designated air-conditioning duct systems.

Alarm-initiating connection to elevator recall system and components.

Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency lighting control.

Alarm-initiating connection to activate emergency shutoffs for gas and fuel

supplies.

Supervisory connections at valve supervisory switches.

Supervisory connections at low-air-pressure switch of each dry-pipe sprinkler

system.

Supervisory connections at elevator shunt trip breaker.

Supervisory connections at fire-pump power failure including a dead-phase

or phase reversal condition.

Supervisory connections at fire-pump engine control panel.

Fault Finding in Fire Alarm System

Battery Charger Faults:

Battery Charger Faults that can arise during the operational lifetime of a
panel. You may observe one of the following Faults;

Charger 2% out of range

Battery Charger Supply incorrect to correctly measure the output voltage you
will need to follow the steps below.

To prevent damage to the system, disconnect the batteries & power down
the system, disconnect the power & harnesses from the Power Supply.

Connect the Multi-meter to the battery leads (with batteries disconnected),

power up & measure the voltage.

Calculate the difference between the measured voltage & 27.6v. NOTE: After
90 seconds, the voltage will drop to <24v. If this happens, power down &
start again.

Positive/Negative Earth Ground Faults:

Fire Panels have the ability to detect positive or negative Earth Ground
Faults. An Earth Ground Fault occurs when an electrical circuit is shorted to
ground

Inspection and Field Testing

All inspection and testing for fire alarm system shall be carried out in
accordance with specifications.

Work shall be carried out by the experienced site team under the guidance of
engineer and shall further be checked and approved by quality engineer.

 Check the materials are approved.

 Check for any damage or defects, name plate details

 Check all devices installed as per the specifications & Drawing.

 Visual Inspection: Conduct visual inspection prior to testing.

 Inspection shall be based on completed and approved drawings and

system documentation as per NFPA.

 Comply with “Visual Inspection Frequencies” Table in the “Inspection”

Section of the “Inspection, Testing and Maintenance” Chapter in NFPA
72; retain the “Initial/Reacceptance” column and list only the installed
components.

FA System Testing:

Comply with “Test Methods” Table in the “Testing” Section of the “Inspection,
Testing and Maintenance” Chapter in NFPA 72.
  Test audible appliances for the public operating mode according to
manufacturer’s written instructions. Perform the test using a portable
sound-level meter complying with Type 2 requirements in ANSI S1.4.

 Test audible appliances for the private operating mode according to

manufacturer’s written instructions.

 Test visible appliances for the public operating mode according to

manufacturer’s written instructions.

 Factory-authorized service representative shall prepare the “Fire Alarm

System Record of Completion” in the “Documentation” Section of the
“Fundamentals of Fire Alarm Systems” Chapter in NFPA 72 and the
“Inspection and Testing Form” in the “Records” Section of the
“Inspection, Testing and Maintenance” Chapter in NFPA 72.

 Re-acceptance Testing: Perform re-acceptance testing to verify the

proper operation of added or replaced devices and appliances. Test all
the field loop devices with the control panel.

 Check the detectors with the artificial test smoke spray. Use forms
developed for initial tests and inspections.

 Field tests shall be witnessed by authorities having jurisdiction.

Manufacturer’s Field Service

Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test, and

adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations, including
connections.

 Perform tests and inspections.

 After testing & commissioning provide training demonstration to facility

management team.

 Conduct Cause effect inspection as per programmed cause & effect

matrix.

 Test all the connected devices responds as per the matrix.

 Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals.

 Comply with requirements for identification specified in specifications.

 Install framed instructions in a location visible from fire-alarm control

unit.
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