Architectural and Engineering Design Standards

Rev. 13 November 1, 2016

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a. The following are the typical system components for any new add ressable de vices (Simplex unless noted

ot he rwise):

i. Network Display Unit with Voice and Fire Fighter Command Center: NDU for the 4120 series fire

alarm network panel.

ii. Fire Alarm Control Panel (network nodes): 4100U series.

iii. Preaction System Panel: 4020 series.

iv. Local Annunciator (LCD type): 4603 series.

v. Manual Station: 2099 series.

vi. Area Photoelectric Smoke Detector (analog): 4098 series.

vii. Remote Alarm Indicator for Smoke Detector: 2098 series.

viii. Area Heat Detector: 4098 series.

ix. Duct Mounted Smoke Detector: 4098 series with remote test switch.

x. Beam type Photoelectric Smoke Detector: 2098 series with remote test switch.

xi. Individual Addressable Module (IAM): 2190 series.

xii. Zone Addressable Module (ZAM): 2190 series.

xiii. Cut-out Relays: MR-101/201 series.

xiv. Speaker/Visual Unit: 2902/4903 series (wall mounted).

xv. Visual Unit: 4904 series (wall mounted).

xvi. Fire Fighter’s Jack: 2084 series.

xvii. Fire Fighter Telephone: 2084 series.

xviii. Cable: James Monroe or Windy City Wire. Types and sizes per the manufacturer’s

recommendations; shall be red jacketed.

xix. Conventional Wiring: Solid THHN type.

3. Installation
   a. All cabling shall be installed in conduit and painted to identify contents. All detection and
   audio/visual wiring and devices shall be Class A with supply and return wiring running on opposite sides of
   the main corridors at a minimum. No t-tapping of conductors is allowed.
   b. Junction boxes shall be painted red and labeled.
   c. Wiring for 24 volt and 120 volt fire alarm wiring shall be in separate conduits.
   d. All wiring shall be color coded and sized throughout in accordance with the UIHC fire alarm color code
   schedule found in Appendix I. Coordinate with Safety and Security specifications.
   e. Spare wiring shall not be installed in Fire Alarm conduits.
   f. Smoke detectors shall be located at least 36” away from supply or return grilles.
   g. Per ADA requirements, both audible and visual alarms shall be provided in restrooms, conference
   rooms, cafeterias, filing and photocopy rooms, break rooms, dressing rooms, exam rooms, and treatment
   rooms.
   h. All peripheral devices shall be installed/spaced per NFPA 72 or UIHC standards, whichever is most stringent.