1. SCOPE ………………………………………………………………………….2. REFERENCES
3. DEFINITIONS
4. FIRE & GAS CONTROL PANEL ……………………………………….4.1 Design Requirements
4.2 System
Requirements
4.3
Network Communication Requirements …………………………
4.4 System
Requirements
4.5 System
Hardware
4.6 Control Relays
……………………………………………………………
4.7
Addressable Input Modules
4.8
Addressable Relay Modules
4.9
Addressable Releasing Module ……………………………………
4.10 Addressable Alarm Notification Module
4.11 Addressable Module Installation
4.12 Addressable Power Supply ………………………………………….5. FIRE & GAS DETECTION ALARM SEQUENCE
5.1
Fire Alarm Input Devices
5.2 Gas Detection Input Devices ………………………………………..5.3 Gas Release Hazard Assessment
5.4 Notification
Alarm
Devices
5.5 Testing
Equipment
………………………………………………………
6. MAIN FIRE STATION NOTIFICATION
6.1
Fire & Gas Graphics Display Units
6.2
Color Graphics Display System ……………………………………
7. FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION
7.1 General
7.2 Panel Wiring
………………………………………………………………
7.3 Nameplates
8. SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING SERVICE
8.1
Solo Test Operation …………………………………………………….
8.2 System
Maintenance
8.3 System
Installation
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING …………………………………………..9.1 Inspection
9.2 Testing
9.3
Field Performance Test ……………………………………………….
10. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
11. DOCUMENTATION
12. SPARE PARTS AND FACTORY SERVICE ASSISTANCE ……
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, assembly,
inspection, testing, and performance, of a complete addressable fire alarm and gas detection system. The
system shall utilize both analog and conventional fire and gas detection devices and be equipped with
networking capabilities in order to communicate with local control panels. The fire and gas control panel
and fire alarm control panel(s) shall include all necessary appurtenances, accessories, auxiliaries and
controls as required for a fully operable integrated system.
1.2 The equipment specified will be installed by others for the SABIC plants and their associated utility and
offsite facilities.
1.3 The contractor shall have full responsibility for furnishing a complete and workable system including all
equipment and services to meet the functional requirements specified herein and in the Reference
Standards listed in Section 2. The system shall be such that it is operable and ready for installation without
any further work by the contractor with the exception of installation and wiring of field devices.
1.4 The final system connections and testing shall be done under the direct supervision of the system
contractor or a factory trained representative. The contractor shall provide the services of a factory trained
technician to supervise start-up and demonstrate the entire system to the complete satisfaction of the
owner’s and company’s representative.
1.5 The fire and gas alarm system shall be installed per the cause/effect diagram, drawings and
specifications, and in accordance with the NEC (NFPA 70) and NFPA 72.
2. References
The fire and gas detection system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the Security & Safety
Directives (SSD) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s High Commission For Industrial Security and Safety and
internationally recognized codes and standards. All fire protection equipment furnished by the
Contractor/Seller shall be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed and/or FM (Factory Mutual) approved. The
latest edition of the reference standards listed below shall be used as a minimum guide..
2.1 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standard No. Title
12 Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems
15 Water Spray Fixed Systems
16 Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems and Foam-Water Spray Systems
20 Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps
22 Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
70 National Electrical Code
72 National Fire Alarm Code
101 Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures
214 Water Cooling Towers
750 Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
2.2 American Petroleum Institute (API)
Standard No. Title
2001 Fire Protection in Refineries
2.3 National Electric Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
Standard No. Title
1CS6 Enclosures for Industrial Control Systems
2.4 Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Standard No. Title
94 Test for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
467 Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Equipment
478 Electronic Data-Processing Units and Systems
1059 Electrical Terminal Blocks
NA UL Certification Directory
2.5 Factory Mutual (FM)
Standard No. Title
NA FM Approval Guide
2.6 Other SABIC Specifications
The use of this specification may impact on or be impacted by the following SABIC specifications.
Consequently, cross-reference to these specifications is mandatory.
Specification No. Title
F03-G01 Fire Protection of Buildings
S01-G01 Safety Consideration for Plant Layout Levels
3. Definitions
3.1 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, an installation, or a procedure.
3.2 Class “A” Circuit
Detection, alarm or signaling line circuit shall be capable of transmitting an alarm signal during a break in
the circuit or a ground condition on either circuit conductor. Each circuit leaving the fire & gas detection
panel and returning shall be in routed in a separate conduit from the other, and also shall not be run in the
same multi-conductor cable, raceway, or enclosure.
3.3 Class “B” Circuit
Detection, alarm or signaling line circuit shall be incapable of transmitting an alarm signal after the break in
the circuit, or after a ground condition on either circuit conductor for a Style “A” type circuit.
3.4 Circuit Styles
Class “A” and “B” circuits are broken down into different types of styles (reference NFPA 72) designated to
meet a certain performance level while during an alarm condition a trouble or ground fault condition occurs.
3.5 Addressable Device
A fire alarm system device with a discrete identification that can have its status (alarm, trouble, normal or
maintenance level) individually identified or that is used to individually control other functions.
3.6 Owner
Owner shall mean Sabic Inc., its authorized representatives and its respective affiliates.
3.7 Company/Buyer
Company/Buyer shall mean the party designated by the Owner to perform the Engineering and
Procurement for the project, its authorized representatives and its respective affiliates.
3.8 Contractor/Seller
Contractor/Seller shall mean the supplier selected by the Company/Buyer to perform the work specified in
this Specification or to supply the material/equipment specified in this Specification, its sub-suppliers and
its respective affiliates.
4. Fire & Gas Control Panel
4.1 Design Requirements
4.1.1 General
The equipment and all components shall be U.L., F.M., C.S.A., or equivalent approved, or listed for use in
fire protective signaling and gas monitoring systems.
4.2 System Requirements
The Fire and Gas Control Panel (FGCP) shall detect all changes in status of monitored points, provide
event annunciation, and actuate fire extinguishing systems as specified herein. The FGCP shall be
located in the main control room, which shall interface with the Plant Safety PLC to operate the Plant
Emergency Communication System (PECS), and to initiate local process area shutdown.
Besides the main control building several occupied buildings, as referenced in the Fire Protection of
Buildings Standard F03-G01 will require a Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). Each FACP shall be a
stand-alone panel, which shall communicate with the main FGCP, via the integrated communication
network. It shall be capable of controlling all alarm functions within each building, which the main FGCP
shall be capable of controlling these same functions from the main control building. The FACP shall be
basically the same panel as the FGCP, but arranged at a lower priority in the networking link.
4.2.1 The system shall accept, process and evaluate the following types of signals:
a. Addressable analog smoke detectors
b. Addressable heat detectors
c. Addressable manual fire alarm stations
d. Conventional manual fire alarm stations
e. Local CO2 fire suppression system control panel (FSSCP) general alarm/trouble contacts and
pressure operated switch contact
f. Clean agent extinguishing system pressure operated switch contact
g. Infrared point gas sensor hi/low alarm and fault inputs (preferred 4-20 ma signal)
h. IR/IR/IR flame detection alarm and fault inputs (preferred 4-20 ma signal)
i. UV/IR flame detection alarm and fault inputs (preferred 4-20 ma signal)
j. Fire pump start/deluge valve release/CO2 activation push-buttons
k. Pilot line detection pressure alarm switches (PSLL)
l. Foam, deluge or sprinkler system water flow alarm switch (PSHH)
m. Fire pump controller run and supervisory remote alarm contacts
n. Periodic plant test signals
4.2.2 The system shall provide the following response capabilities:
a. Fire and gas alarm panel indication
b. Subsequent fire alarm conditions to include at least 5 previous events starting in order with the
highest priority
c. Graphics display
d. CO2 and clean agent system extinguishing system activation (remote/automatic)
e. Foam or deluge water spray system activation (remote/automatic)
f. Electric and diesel fire pump auto/remote start
* Shutdown HVAC and electrical power (except for life safety purposes)
g. Activation of horn/strobe units in local building (FGCP/FACP/FSSCP)
h. Activation of plant emergency communication system (via Plant Safety PLC)
i. Shutdown turbine and electrical generator (via Plant Safety PLC)
4.2.3 The fire and gas control panel (FGCP) shall communicate with fire and gas detection field devices
over the analog-addressable signaling line circuits designated as Class A (Style 6 or 7) per NFPA 72. If
determined the gas sensors may communicate with the Plant Safety PLC, via 4-20 ma analog signal.
4.2.4 Circuit fault monitoring of field signaling circuits shall include the following characteristics:
a. Signaling line circuit open condition
b. Signaling line circuit short condition
c. Signaling line circuit ground condition
d. Excessive electrical “noise” on the signaling line circuit
e. Ability to identify the location of short and open circuit conditions
f. Ability to identify the location of short and ground conditions
g. Detector or device missing condition
h. Improper device type at a specific address
i. Un-configured device at an address
j. Multiple devices at the same address
4.2.5 The main fire panel processor shall provide a single point address polling function that shall cause
repeated polling of a selected device for system troubleshooting. Single polling of a device shall cause the
corresponding LED to illuminate steady allowing for ease of locating the device or devices when mistakenly
programmed at the same address.
4.2.6 Installation of support line fault isolator modules shall limit performance degradation in the event of a
short on the fire alarm signaling line circuit. The section of the loop around the short shall be isolated,
allowing the balance of the circuit to operate. The line isolators shall connect directly to the signaling line
circuit but shall not require utilization of an address.
4.2.7 The fire alarm system shall provide a summary printout of analog smoke detectors and all other alarm
input devices and events when initiated by an operator’s command that includes the following information:
a. Analog values of all points including initial and extended average value
b. Points out of sensitivity compensation
c. Points isolated
d. Points tested & failed
e. Event log contents
4.2.8 The fire and gas panel shall be programmable on site. The programming software shall provide the
following automated reports:
a. Project history (changes made to the system, with date stamp)
b. List of authorized system programmers
c. Full system configuration data
4.2.9 The system shall provide point isolation by a single point or group of points. The system shall ignore
signals from input devices when isolated. The system shall annunciate and remain in a trouble state while
any fire or gas alarm device is isolated.
4.2.10 The system shall provide identification of point type, location and status. Each addressable and
analog fire or gas alarm device shall have a field assigned unique minimum 32 character device location
message.
4.2.11 The system shall provide addressable indicating circuit modules used to activate local notification
appliances in each building and/or plant emergency communication system during a general alarm
condition (via Plant Safety PLC).
4.2.12 The system shall provide degrade operation in the event the FGCP main processor fails or any of
the FACP processor’s fail, providing alarm annunciation of appliances in the building where detection
equipment is in alarm, and operation of plant alarms.
4.2.13 The FGCP shall be equipped with front panel mounted pushbutton switches for manual operation of
deluge and CO2 systems and fire pump start.
4.3 Network Communication Requirements
4.3.1 The fire alarm system communications network shall use a peer-to-peer, multiple access type
communications method. Date transmitted simultaneously shall be protected by built-in collision recovery
software, which will ensure all messages are sent and received rapidly and without error.
4.3.2 Operation of the network shall not rely on any one master controller or other central component that,
when failed, will reduce or entirely interrupt operation of the remainder of the network.
4.3.3 All FACP’s including the main FGCP will be capable of operating in a full stand-alone mode during
any failure of the network communication. Each node (panel) remaining connected on the network bus will
continue to pass information and provide complete inter-panel communication among surviving nodes.
4.3.4 If a group of nodes becomes isolated from the rest of the network, that group shall continue to
function with all common interaction of monitoring and control remaining intact. The network shall be
notified with the exact details of the loss.
4.3.5 When a node is added or removed from any portion of the network, whether due to circuit fault or
equipment failure, the network shall automatically re-configure to insert/remove the affected node.
4.3.6 Each node shall be field configured to support communications at 1,200, 9,600, 19,200 and 38,400
BPS (bits per second). Selection of communications speed shall be determined by site conditions.
4.3.7 Equipment that requires buffering of data at each node before being repeated shall not be
acceptable because such techniques cause delayed system response time.
4.3.8 The network shall be installed in a star configuration where signaling line circuits from remote
locations shall connect at a central location as indicated on the fire and gas detection system drawings.
Each signaling line circuit shall be fully isolated from all others such that open/short circuit conditions,
ground fault conditions and excessive noise on any one or more circuits shall not affect any other circuit.
Each signaling line circuit shall be wired for Class A (Style 7) operation. Signaling line circuits shall utilize
twisted pair cabling.
4.3.9 Where the network utilizes twisted pair cabling as indicated above, it shall operate at distances up to
10,000 feet between nodes, using #18 AWG wire, without the need of repeater equipment.
4.3.10 FGCP and FACP nodes shall interact via the network to provide full system annunciation and
control.
4.3.11 The integrated system requires no separate network configuration programming above and beyond
the programming of the individual control units. Systems where point information needs to be programmed
at both locations are unacceptable since the probability of configuration error is greatly increased. During
configuration error checking shall be incorporated to produce detail warning and error messages if
programming mistakes occur.
4.3.12 After proper passcode clearance, an operator shall be able to control outputs, review and
acknowledge outstanding events, review the FGCP and FACP(s) event log and review panel status for any
unit from any other unit from individual panel operator control and display. If a control unit (node) is taken
off line for service, the network software will automatically cause a complete status update. In this event all
control units are synchronized even if one unit is intentionally or unintentionally taken off line momentarily”.
4.4 System Requirements
4.4.1 The FGCP shall directly interface with the Plant Safety PLC. Dry normally closed contacts dedicated
as alarm and trouble outputs mimicked from each input, (or through Modbus protocol), shall be provided
with the FGCP to be hardwired, to the PLC discrete input modules.
4.4.2 The plant emergency communication system shall be activated by the FGCP regarding a fire or gas
alarm condition. Any fire alarm input will activate the dedicated NC contacts in the FGCP to signal the tone
generator to annunciate the plant fire tone. Any low (20%) or high (50%) gas alarm input will activate the
dedicated NC contacts in the FGCP to signal the tone generator to annunciate the plant gas tone. Reset of
the tone generator system will be accomplished once all alarm conditions at the FGCP have been returned
to normal.
4.4.3 Activation of any initiating device (e.g. pressure switch, flame detector, gas sensor) shall initiate at the
FGCP the following visual and audible alarm response:
a.
Illuminate a red “fire or gas alarm” LED indicator. The indicator shall flash until the system is
silenced. After the system is silenced, the alarm LED shall change from flashing to steady and remain
illuminated until the system is reset.
b. Continuously sound an audible buzzer at the FGCP that shall sound until the system is silenced.
After silenced, the alarm buzzer shall change from a steady tone to a pulsed tone and remain active
until the system is acknowledged or reset. It shall be possible to silence the FGCP audible buzzer
without causing the plant fire alarm or gas tone to silence.
c. Display specific information about the alarm condition on the LCD as follows:
(i) Type of event
(ii) Numeric identification of point in alarm
(iii) Minimum 32 character text message unique to the specific point in alarm
(iv) An indication of the number of outstanding events in the system.
4.4.4 Activation of any initiating device (e.g. pressure switch, flame detector, gas sensor) for the other
buildings shall initiate at the FACP(s) the same events as on the FGCP. During an alarm event at any of the
FACP’s will in turn display the same information on the FGCP. The alarm condition and output functions
can be controlled by either control panel.
4.4.5 Each alarm event shall be individually acknowledged before the system can be returned to normal
operation. Access to the acknowledge function shall be passcode restricted such that only authorized
owner personnel may operate.
4.5 System Hardware
4.5.1 The Fire Gas Control Panel (FGCP) or Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) shall be microprocessor
based, fully addressable system, incorporating multiple (ALD) analog signaling line communication loops.
4.5.2 The FGCP shall be housed in a common enclosure, containing a dedicated power supply and all
electronics required to meet all functional requirements. The Fire and Gas Control Panel (FGCP) shall be
surface mounted and shall meet NEMA 12 requirements for indoor enclosures. The enclosure shall be
large enough to include the fire and gas alarm control equipment, and room for 20 percent spares for I/O
points, signaling loops, alarm circuits, power supplies, and pushbuttons for future expansions.
Each FACP shall meet the same requirements, except for 10 percent spares for I/O points and alarm
circuits.
4.5.3 The panel layout drawings provided by the contractor will define each panel enclosure’s outer
dimensions, features, and components that are mounted on the panel front.
4.5.4 The FGCP and each FACP shall include a display/annunciator keypad that shall incorporate the
following operator controls and indicators:
a. Operators keypad
b. Minimum 80 character back-lit LCD message display. (The Cause/Effect Diagram shall be used
to provide each alarm/trouble text message, which shall include the device tag number)
c. System power, alarm, trouble and supervisory LED indicators.
d. System reset, remote silence, panel silence, and lamp test switches.
e. System operation such as drill, manual relay control and zone disconnect.
4.5.5 The FGCP shall be designed to operate on 230 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase supplied by the contractor.
The FGCP shall require a 230 VAC, 50 Hz power supply with built-in step-down transformer, to provide the
main control unit, expansions modules and transmitters 24 VDC power for normal operation.
4.5.6 The FGCP shall be supplied with provision for protection against system errors and hardware
damage resulting from electrical transients on power or signal wiring. These transients include those
generated by switching large electrical loads, by power line faults, and due to lightning strikes which
induce surges on power or signal cables. The SUPPLIER shall describe the method he intends to use to
provide this protection. Transient devices are to be mounted inside the fire and gas panel or fire alarm
panels.
4.5.7 The fire and gas system, and fire alarm system(s) shall operate from both a dedicated lighting and
power circuit, and central UPS provided by the owner. The circuit disconnect shall be marked in red as the
“Fire and Gas Circuit Control” or “Fire Alarm Circuit Control”. The FGCP and each FACP shall be
equipped with a battery back-up system for providing supervisory power for a 24 hour period, and be
capable of supplying 100% of all alarm input and control functions for a minimum of 5 minutes. Gas
detection equipment requires supervisory power for a minimum 8 hr. duration. The battery charger unit
shall have the ability to recharge depleted batteries at 100% of maximum capacity within 48 hours.
4.6 Control Relays
4.6.1 SPDT control relays shall be installed within the FGCP and each FACP to interface with other
auxiliary equipment (e.g. emergency communication system, HVAC shutdown, etc.), and to provide Plant
Safety PLC status of all addressable points (or through Modbus protocol).
4.6.2 The control circuits and status points from the FGCP and each FACP relay modules shall be wired
for fail safe operation, in order to monitor the integrity of the wiring connections.
4.6.3 Relay contacts shall be rated for 2.0 Amp at 120 VAC or 30 VDC.
4.7 Addressable Input Modules
4.7.1 The contractor shall furnish addressable single or dual input modules to monitor each fire and gas
alarm contact device (i.e. fire pump controllers, pressure switches, flame detectors, gas sensors,
conventional manual alarm stations, etc.) as shown on the drawings and as referenced in Fire Protection
of Buildings Standard F03-G01 (section 5.0). The input modules shall also monitor the general
alarm/trouble contacts and pressure operated switch contacts for each local CO2 fire suppression system
control panel (FSSCP).
4.7.2 Addressable input alarm modules shall communicate with the FGCP and/or FACP(s) via the analog
signaling line circuit, providing information of identity, location and status. Each module shall require one
address on the signaling line circuit per device.
4.7.3 The input module shall interface with each fire and gas alarm contact device via a supervised, Class
B (Style B) sub-circuit.
4.8 Addressable Relay Modules
4.8.1 The contractor shall furnish and install addressable relay modules used to provide Form “C” relay
contacts for auxiliary control.
4.8.2 Addressable relay modules shall be required for resetting power to all flame detectors and for
shutdown of fans and dampers. Loss of power to the flame detector will result in a fault condition at the
FGCP or FACP(s). The relay state shall be continuously monitored and any change shall be reported to the
FGCP or FACP(s).
4.8.3 The addressable relay modules shall be controlled by command from the FGCP or FACP(s) via the
signaling line circuit, providing information of identity and status. Each addressable module shall require
one address on the signaling line circuit.
4.8.4 The relay module shall interface with each flame detector power circuit via a supervised, Class B
(Style B) sub-circuit.
4.8.5 Relay contacts shall be rated for 2.0 Amp at 120 VAC or 30 VDC.
4.9 Addressable Releasing Module
4.9.1 The contractor shall furnish a releasing module to actuate the FM200 clean agent extinguishing
system(s) as shown on the drawings and as referenced in Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01
(section 7.2). The releasing modules shall be U.L. listed and/or F.M. approved for releasing service in
accordance with NFPA 2001.
4.9.2 The addressable releasing module shall be controlled by command from the FGCP or FACP(s) via
the signaling line circuit, providing information of identity and status. Each addressable module shall
require one address on the signaling line circuit.
4.9.3 The releasing module shall interface with each solenoid valve via a supervised, Class A (Style 6 or 7)
sub-circuit.
4.10 Addressable Alarm Notification Module
4.10.1 The contractor shall furnish alarm notification modules to operate the horn/strobe devices as shown
on the drawings and as referenced in Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 (section 5.0).
4.10.2 The addressable notification module shall be controlled by command from the FGCP or FACP(s),
providing information of identity and status. Each addressable module shall require one address on the
integrated system.
4.10.3 The notification module shall interface with each alarm notification circuit via a supervised, Class B
(Style Y) sub-circuit.
4.11 Addressable Module Installation
4.11.1 Addressable modules shall be designed for NEMA 4 installation mounted in either a double gang
junction box, or grouped together inside a panel enclosure provided by the contractor. The input modules
interfacing with the fire alarm contact devices, flame detectors, and combustible gas sensor transmitters
shall be located inside the nearby electrical buildings, unless they have been tested to meet the extreme
outside ambient temperature. All other addressable devices (i.e. smoke detectors) must be located in an
environmentally controlled building.
4.12 Addressable Power Supply
4.12.1 AC power shall cause automatic changeover to connected standby battery supply sized to provide
for the attached load system requirements.
4.12.2 AC line, battery condition and output wiring ground faults shall be monitored by the power supply
and signaled to the FGCP or FACP(s) via the signaling line circuit. A Ground Fault LED shall be provided
on the power supply unit. Battery condition monitoring shall include low voltage, missing batteries, reverse
and shorted battery connections. Reverse and shorted battery connections shall not damage the power
supply.
4.12.3 The power supply assembly shall consist of the power supply/battery charger mounted within a
dedicated and locked enclosure designed for surface wall mounting.
4.12.4 The power supply shall provide a regulated 24VDC output and shall meet NFPA 70 and 72
requirements.
4.12.3 The addressable power supply shall require one address on the signaling line circuit.
5. Fire & Gas Detection Alarm Sequence
5.1 Fire Alarm Input Devices
5.1.1 Addressable Smoke Detectors
a. Reference section 6.3 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for additional
information pertaining to smoke detectors.
b. Activation of a smoke detector for any building shall cause the following events:
(i)
Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP or FACP.
(ii) Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP or FACP.
(iii) Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP or FACP.
(iv) Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers.
(v) Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building.
(vi) Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
(vii) Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control
Room and in the Main Fire Station).
(viii) Reference section 7.1 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for alarm
requirements in conjunction with CO2 extinguishing systems.
(ix) Reference section 7.2 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for alarm
requirements in conjunction with Clean Agent extinguishing systems.
5.1.2 Addressable Heat Detectors
a. Reference section 6.4 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for additional
information pertaining to heat detectors.
b. Activation of a heat detector for any building shall cause the following events:
(i)
Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP or FACP.
(ii) Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP or FACP.
(iii) Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP or FACP.
(iv) Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers.
(v) Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building.
(vi) Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
(vii) Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control
Room and in the Main Fire Station).
5.1.3 Addressable Manual Fire Alarm Stations
a. Reference section 6.6 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for additional
information pertaining to manual fire alarm stations.
b. Activation of a manual fire alarm station for any building shall cause the following events:
(i)
Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP or FACP.
(ii) Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP or FACP.
(iii) Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP or FACP.
(iv) Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers.
(v) Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building.
(vi) Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
(vii) Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control
Room and in the Main Fire Station).
5.1.4 Conventional Manual Fire Alarm Stations
a. Reference section 5.8.1 and 6.7 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for
additional information pertaining to manual fire alarm stations.
b. Activation of a manual fire alarm station for the Sunshade Building shall cause the following
events:
(i)
Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP or FACP.
(ii) Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP or FACP.
(iii) Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP or FACP.
(iv) Shutdown Turbine Generator, or Gas Compressor, or Standby Electric Generator (if applicable).
(v) Operate plant emergency communication system (fire tone signal).
(vi) Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
(vii) Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control
Room and in the Main Fire Station).
(viii) Reference section 7.1 (if applicable) of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for
alarm requirements in conjunction with CO2 extinguishing systems.
5.1.5 Addressable Air Duct Smoke Detectors
· Reference section 6.3 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for additional information
pertaining to smoke detectors.
· Activation of an air duct smoke detector for any building shall cause the following events:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP or FACP.
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP or FACP.
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP or FACP.
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers.
– Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building.
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
5.1.6 IR/IR/IR Flame Detectors
· Reference section 5.8.1, 5.11.1 and 6.9 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for
additional information pertaining to IR/IR/IR flame detectors.
· Activation of an IR/IR/IR flame detector for the Sunshade Building (SB) or Hazardous Material Handling
Building (HMHB) shall cause the following events:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP.
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP.
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP.
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers (HSHB).
– Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building (HSHB).
– Activate Deluge/Foam System
– Shutdown Gas Compressor, or Standby Electric Generator (if applicable).
– Operate plant emergency communication system (fire tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
– Reference section 7.1 (if applicable) of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for alarm
requirements in conjunction with CO2 extinguishing systems.
5.1.7 UV/IR Flame Detectors
· Reference section 5.8.1, 5.11.1 and 6.8 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for
additional information pertaining to UV/IR flame detectors.
· Activation of an UV/IR flame detector for the Sunshade Building (SB) or Hazardous Material Handling
Building (HMHB) shall cause the following events:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP.
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP.
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP.
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers (HSHB).
– Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building (HSHB).
– Activate Turbine Enclosure CO2 extinguishing system.
– Shutdown Turbine Enclosure.
– Operate plant emergency communication system (fire tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
– Reference section 7.1 (if applicable) of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for alarm
requirements in conjunction with CO2 extinguishing systems.
5.1.8 Pilot Line Detection Pressure Alarm Switch
· Activation of a pilot line detection pressure switch for the Sunshade Building (SB), or Hazardous Material
Handling Building (HMHB), or in the Process Areas shall cause the following events:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP.
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP.
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP.
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers (HSHB).
– Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building (HSHB).
– Activate Deluge/Foam System
– Shutdown Gas Compressor, or Standby Electric Generator, or Process Unit (if applicable).
– Operate plant emergency communication system (fire tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
5.1.9 Water Flow Pressure Alarm Switch
· Activation of a water flow pressure alarm switch for the Sunshade Building (SB), or Hazardous Material
Handling Building (HMHB), or in the Process Areas shall cause the following events:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP.
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP.
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP.
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers (HSHB).
– Operate the horn/strobe devices throughout the building (HSHB).
– Shutdown Gas Compressor, or Standby Electric Generator, or Process Unit (if applicable).
– Operate plant emergency communication system (fire tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
5.1.10 Pushbutton Operation (FGCP)
Pushbuttons located on front of the FGCP shall be flush type head DPDT, Allen Bradley 800T-A2B or
approved equal, color coded for the following operation:
a. Fire Pump Diesel Start
Green
b. Fire Pump Electric Start
Green
c. Open Deluge Valve (System 1 of X)
Red
d. Open Building Foam System Deluge Valve
(System 1 of X)
Blue
e. Open Tank Area Foam System Deluge Valve
(System 1 of X)
Black
f. Operate CO2 System
(System 1 of X)
Yellow
5.2 Gas Detection Input Devices
5.2.1 Infrared Point Gas Sensors
· Reference section 6.6 of the Fire Protection of Buildings Standard F03-G01 for additional information
pertaining to gas sensors.
· Where the concentration of flammable gases detected reaches 20% of the LEL at the building fresh air
intake, or in a process unit the following events shall occur:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP (or alarm at the Plant Safety PLC).
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP (or alarm at the Plant Safety PLC).
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP (or alarm at the
Plant Safety PLC).
– Operate plant emergency communication system (gas tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
· Where the concentration of flammable gases detected reaches 50% of the LEL at the building fresh air
intake, or in a process unit the following events shall occur:
– Illuminate the “Alarm” LED on the FGCP (or alarm at the Plant Safety PLC).
– Sound audible buzzer at the FGCP (or alarm at the Plant Safety PLC).
– Display the event, tag number and message on the LCD display window on the FGCP (or alarm at the
Plant Safety PLC).
– Shutdown HVAC units, fans and dampers for the building.
– Shutdown non-emergency electrical power for the building.
– Shutdown Gas Compressor, or Standby Electric Generator, or turbine generator, or process unit (if
applicable).
– Operate plant emergency communication system (gas tone signal).
– Send alarm signal to the Plant Safety PLC.
– Display alarm condition on the Colors Graphics Display System (located in the Main Control Room and in
the Main Fire Station).
5.3 Gas Release Hazard Assessment
The owner shall utilize the following criteria for the location of Combustible gas sensors:
· Combustible gas sensor shall be provided near pumps, compressors, and other equipment with high leak
potential wherever the equipment is handling flammable gases or Class I or II liquids at or above their
flash points.
· Combustible gas sensor shall be considered for confined or congested spaces where flammable gases
may collect, e.g. compressor acoustic enclosures, roofs, covers, walls, sumps, pits or trenches.
· Combustible gas detector shall be provided at all locations identified in the process hazards analyses
performed in either Phase I or Phase II.
· For materials that are lighter than air, the detectors shall be placed approximately 7 feet above grade, or
at operating level, or located in overhead structure. Locations shall take into account the possible flow
pattern of the potential gas leak or vapor cloud, and the ventilation system airflow.
· Detectors shall be located in an accessible position for calibration and maintenance. Platforms shall be
provided as needed.
· The COMPANY shall be responsible for providing information about the composition of streams around
the vicinity of gas sensor where leakage is expected to occur. The COMPANY shall also indicate the type
of gas for which the gas detector is to be calibrated.
5.4 Notification Alarm Devices
5.4.1 Horn/Strobe Units
· Horn/strobe units to be surface mounted with universal back box, constructed of light plastic and
equipped with a red polycarbonate lens that reads “FIRE”. Horns and strobes to be U.L. listed and/or FM
approved and shall meet NFPA 72 design requirements.
· Horns installed in buildings shall be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level with a
minimum 75 dBA sound level and a maximum sound level of 100 dBA measured 2 meters above the floor.
· Strobes installed in all buildings shall be rated for minimum 60 fpm. The effective intensity and the
spacing location shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 design requirements.
5.4.2 Select Tone Plant Sirens
· Plant sirens shall be strategically located throughout the plant so that during a plant emergency the tone
sounded shall be clearly heard at any location.
· The process unit that the incident has occurred shall cause a general hazard alarm (fire, combustible
gas, toxic gas.) to sound throughout the unit and corresponding adjacent units.
· Plant sirens installed throughout the plant shall be at least 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level
at a minimum 85 dBA sound level with a maximum of 115 dBA, measured at 3 meters above the ground.
5.4.3 Strobe Lights
· High noise areas shall require a high intensity strobe light for fire and for gas release incidents.
· Strobe lights shall be rated for minimum 80 fpm, with effective intensity at 300 Candela. Strobes located in
process areas shall be suitable for the hazard classification.
· The process unit that the incident has occurred shall cause strobe lights to operate throughout the high
noise areas within the unit and in high noise areas of corresponding adjacent units.
· Strobe lights designated for fire condition shall be equipped with a red lens.
· Strobe lights designated for gas release condition shall be equipped with a blue lens.
5.5 Testing Equipment
· One combination programmer and tester of Intelligent Initiating fire and gas devices.
· One portable IR/IR/IR flame detector test lamp, includes rechargeable batteries and suitable for Class I,
Division 2, Group D areas.
· One portable UV/IR flame detector test lamp, includes rechargeable batteries and suitable for Class I,
Division 2, Group D areas.
· One portable IR gas sensor test lamp, includes rechargeable batteries and suitable for Class I, Division 2,
Group D areas.
6. Main Fire Station Notification
6.1 Fire & Gas Graphics Display Units
6.2 Color Graphics Display System
6.2.1 The Color Graphics Display System (CGDS) shall be used strictly for graphics annunciation. This
system will not be used by the operator as an interactive terminal, but only for display and local alarm
silencing.
6.2.2 The main fire station (and main control room) shall have a CGDS, which shall monitor plant fire and
gas alarm and status conditions on screens displaying geographical representation of the site.
6.2.2 The following components provided by the SELLER shall be U.L. listed with the CGDS:
· IBM compatible PC
· Microsoft Windows latest version preferred
· 170 Mbyte hard disk or larger
· 1.44 Mbyte floppy disk drive
· SVGA graphics interface or more enhanced version
· SVGA 36 cm (14 inch) monitor or more enhanced version
· 2 serial I/O ports
· 1 parallel printer port (LPT-1)
6.2.3 A level of five image screens will be used for multiple levels of zooming for each device leaving one of
the five screens available for text screen instruction.
6.2.4 The BUYER shall provide CADD drawings of floor plans and plot plans to be used by the contractor
for configuring the image screens.
6.2.5 System software shall include a Terminate and Stay Resident screen capture program to configure
the BUYER’S existing drawings. Wonderware Screen Development Software may be used if approved by
the COMPANY and/or owner
6.2.6 The CGDS shall provide four separate disk based history log files, one for each type event. The total
number of loggable events is limited only by the size of the hard drive.
6.2.7 The contractor shall furnish a Peripheral Interface Module mounted in the FGCP to interface with the
computer, via supervised connection.
6.2.8 Eight hours of standby power shall be provided by BUYER via UPS, and in addition battery back-up
shall be provided by the contractor for the same duration.
7. Fabrication and Installation
7.1 General
The complete electrical design, panels, conduits and junction boxes, cable sizing, etc., shall be in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 70 “National Electrical Code latest edition at time of order
Award,” with particular reference to Article 760 “Fire Protection Signaling System.”
All work shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of contractor and these
specifications.
7.2 Panel Wiring
· All wires shall be identified at every termination point in accordance with NFPA 70, Article 760-3 and
760-22.
· Where wiring terminates at devices or terminal blocks, individual wire slack shall be allowed for moving a
wire from one point to another. If laced wiring harnesses are used, a service loop must be placed
immediately before the terminal. Moving a wire in a wire way, when used, must not require stripping out
the entire wiring bundle.
· Wiring runs shall be continuous, point to point, with no splicing between terminals.
· Future module or relay positions or unused instrument space on the front or rear of the panels, shall be
kept clear of wiring to facilitate addition of devices without disturbing the existing wiring.
· Where cables or wire bundles must be carried across hinges to devices mounted on doors, extra flexible
stranded conductors shall be used. Each cable or wire bundle shall be looped and carried between a
clamp on the door and one on the fixed portion of the board or cabinet, in such a manner that torsion and
flexure in the cable or wire bundle will be minimized.
· All conductors shall have heat shrink wire markers at each end. Wire markers shall be laid out such that
the printing of all tags line up, forming easily legible rows or columns. Wire markers shall be aligned so the
printing is plainly visible and does not require twisting to be read. Wire and wire markers shall not be
stacked, and shall be laid out so wire tags are not hidden (covered) by other wires and wire tags.
· Required grounding of each circuit shall be by connection to the ground bus, not to the enclosure body.
· The contractor shall provide detailed panel wiring diagrams showing all internal wiring in full. All
component terminals and all terminal blocks for external wiring connections shall be shown and identified.
· All components, component terminals, and terminal blocks shall be shown physically located and
numbered the same as they will be in the finished panel.
7.3 Nameplates
Nameplates shall be provided on the front and rear of each panel. These shall be 1/16 inch thick Gravo-ply
no. 210 and shall be screwed to the cabinets. The nameplate shall be black lettering with white
background. The nameplates shall indicate the panel number and brief panel description. An additional
nameplate drawing shall be fastened to the inside of the panel providing associated detector tags and
service assigned to each panel.
8. System Installation and Commissioning Service
The fire and gas alarm system shall be software configured via an IBM compatible PC. The complete
software configuration shall be programmed on the PC without need for connection to the fire and gas
alarm system.
The fire and gas alarm system shall permit all system revisions and expansions to be completed on site.
Under no circumstances shall the system’s site specific configuration program be required to be returned to
the manufacturer for modification as a result of system expansion or revision. Copies of the configuration
software, per the manufacturer’s requirements, shall be provided to the owner upon request. Initial
passwords shall be coordinated with the owner’s project manager or field superintendent.
The configuration shall be downloaded to the FGCP. The configuration file shall contain the installation
name and a specific configuration revision number. The revision number shall allow for tracking of system
modifications throughout the life of the system.
Each revision of the system configuration shall include the following information:
· The date/time of the modifications to the configuration
· A description of the changes made to the system
· Identification of the programmer who input the program revisions
It shall be possible to request and view the configuration revision on the FGCP display after entry of the
appropriate pass code.
The configuration software shall provide the ability to compare any two revisions of the site configuration
and provide a printed report of the differences in the two revisions. This function shall allow the user to
readily identify the areas necessary to be retested to ensure the full integrity of the system after any
program changes or additions.
The manufacturer shall provide evidence showing that the configuration software has been submitted and
approved by U.L. FM or CSA for use with the FGCP.
The configuration software shall incorporate group object programming techniques as follows:
· Enable the programmer to define the operating characteristics for one area and then to allow other areas
to “inherit” the same program.
· Allow for additions, deletions and changes to be done on a single portion of the configuration program,
without requiring the user to re-key or perform massive copying and/or deleting functions for each area.
· Permit passing the device number associated with a group of related points to the group function, that
subsequently will activate the appropriate output(s), based on the input point(s).
· Allow for quick changes in order to minimize program maintenance time and cost.
The configuration software shall provide programmable timing functions to perform time of day event
control as well as define delay times.
The configuration software shall provide logic functions that shall permit logical ANDing, ORing and
NOTing of system points in order to meet all current and future site requirements.
The configuration software shall include the ability to enable and disable groups of points upon event, that
shall allow for the definition of functions such as, but not limited to, day/night enable/disable operation.
The system shall allow, with entry of an appropriate password, selection of a commissioning mode
function. In this mode, the system shall annunciate any fault condition within 7 seconds, in order to reduce
commissioning and service time.
8.1 Solo Test Operation
The fire and gas alarm system shall have a Solo Test function that shall allow a single service technician to
perform scheduled tests of initiating devices such as smoke detectors and pull stations.
The system shall allow the technician to select individual devices, a group of devices or all initiating
devices for solo test. While in the solo test mode, the technician shall be able to activate initiating devices
without alarm or shutdown of equipment. The system shall log the device or zone that has been activated.
When solo test is active, if an input is received from an initiating device that is not in a selected solo test
zone or group, then the system shall interpret the event as real and shall perform the programmed
annunciation and output response.
The system shall allow the technician to select Solo Test of selected indicating appliance circuits. While in
this mode, the system shall pulse the selected indicating appliance circuits for 2 seconds of every 30
seconds, allowing the technician to walk through the building and verify proper operation of indicating
appliances.
The infrared gas detection system needs to be calibrated only under specific circumstances as determined
by the manufacturer.
8.2 System Maintenance
The fire and gas alarm system shall have a service reminder function that can be programmed to remind
the owner that the system requires scheduled maintenance. This function shall be programmable to
activate the service reminder yearly, monthly, and/or weekly.
The system shall allow the service technician to selectively turn on any of the system outputs, by group,
zone and individually, from the FGCP keypad.
The system shall be programmable for automatic adjustment of smoke detector sensitivity, based on time
of day, day of week and specific days of the year.
The system shall allow isolation of specific devices or group of devices. The system shall not respond to
inputs from isolated input devices or operate isolated outputs. The system shall remain in a fault condition
while devices are isolated.
The system shall have a programmable timed alarm/trouble reminder that shall periodically annunciate if
any silenced troubles or alarms exist in the system.
Maintenance is to be performed on the infrared gas detection system periodically to clean the optical
windows and reflectors to ensure reliable performance.
8.3 System Installation
System installation shall be by the contractor in accordance with NFPA 72 with start-up and testing under
the direct supervision of the SUPPLIER or factory trained representative.
9. Inspection and Testing
9.1 Inspection
The contractor shall be responsible for the detailed inspection of the fire and gas detection system. The
fire and gas detection system shall be inspected prior to shipment to ensure all components comply with
the specifications. This requirement does not relieve the contractor from performing other tests or
inspections specified in referenced documents.
Quality plan shall be issued as required in the Supplier Drawing & Data Requirement and all aspects to be
followed prior to shipping.
An authorized representative of the COMPANY shall have access and rights to the shops engaged in
supplying materials for the purpose of inspecting such materials and work, and rejecting that which does
not meet the specifications. The Supplier shall provide these representatives with proper facilities for this
inspection.
9.2 Testing
The fire and gas control panel shall be tested at the contractor’S shop for conformance to contractor ’S
drawings as approved by owner, this specification, NFPA 72, and other referenced codes and standards.
9.3 Field Performance Test
The contractor will conduct a field performance test in accordance with NFPA 72, under the direct
supervision of the contractor’s factory trained representative. Upon completion of the field test, a Test
Certificate in accordance with NFPA 72 shall be filled out by the contractor and copies issued to the
company and owner.
10. Preparation for Shipment
The preparation for shipment shall be in accordance with the contractor’s standards subject to COMPANY
approval.
11. Documentation
11.1 Documentation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
· A functional description of the system
· Mounting details for each type of detector
· Index with tag name, service, detector range and alarm settings
· Elementary and interconnection diagrams of control panel and system
· Panel layout drawings
· Outline dimensions of assembled panel & mounting details
· Load size calculations
· Operating and maintenance manuals
· Test procedures
· Software documentation
12. Spare Parts and Factory Service Assistance
The contractor shall provide priced recommended spare parts listed for each unit specified herein as
required per Purchasing documents. One list shall cover commissioning. The second list shall cover the
first two years operation. The contractor shall provide both the commissioning and operation spare parts as
specified on the lists.
All spare parts furnished by the contractor shall be wrapped and packaged to preserve an original as-new
condition under normal condition of storage. The same parts shall be tagged with stainless steel tags and
coated so that later identification as to their intended equipment use will be clear. All items supplied shall be
packaged separately and clearly marked as “Spare Parts” and shipped with the equipment. Packing lists
shall be furnished complete and in detail so that parts can be handled without uncrating.
Contractor shall provide in quotation per diam rates for Service Engineer, training for operators, and
assistance requirements during pre-commissioning and start-up.