Addressable Fire Alarm System Installation

All Fire Alarm installations will be per NFPA 70, 72, and other applicable

codes.

Fire Alarm wiring will be a Class A style (Mapnet devices and

Speaker/Strobe circuits).

Main conduit loops are to be at a minimum recommended spacing of 4 feet.

When conduit and conductors are routed vertically, a spacing of at least 1

foot is recommended. All conduits are marked every 10 foot with red paint.

Smoke detectors shall be no closer than 3’ from any air diffuser.

4-11/16” junction boxes shall be used for all main conduit runs. All Junction

box covers shall be painted red. Mount boxes so they are accessible without

removing lights, air diffusers, etc.

A minimum of a 6” wire loop will be in all junction boxes for future

co nnections and additions.

All shield conductors will be taped with a minimum of Scotch® Super

33+™.

Record drawings will be given to UIHC Fire Safety a minimum of 48 hours

before any testing will occur.

All wiring will metered for grounds prior to connection into the Fire Alarm

System.

All conduit routes shall be planned for future expansion and coordinated

with UIHC Fire Safety before starting project.

Main Mapnet conduit will be in a 1” conduit.

The main conduit will always contain the following color codes and wire

sizes.

1) 1-Mapnet cable

2) 1-Speaker cable

3)1-Annunciator cable

4) 1-Strobe circuit

5)1- 24 volt device power circuit

Mapnet cable shall be #18awg solid Black (-) and White (+) with twisted

shield. Cable types listed below or equal approved cable by

SimplexGrinnell.

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November 1, 2016