SECTION 16820

PUBLIC ADDRESS AND VOICE ALARM SYSTEM

DEWAN Building - UAQ Electrical Specifications
Block 1, Sector 8 Plot 6, Al Khor 1, UAE Section 16820:Public Address and Voice Alarm System

PUBLIC ADDRESS AND VOICE ALARM SYSTEM

TABLE OF CONTENT

PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE & RELATED DOCUMENTS
1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.3 GENERAL
1.4 SUBMITTALS
1.5. MAINTENANCE SERVICE
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 VOICE ALARM & PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION
CONTROLLER
2.2. VOICE ALARM AND PUBLIC ADDRESS PAGING MICROPHONE
2.3 EQUIPMENT RACKS
2.4 AMPLIFIERS
2.5. STANDBY BATTERIES
2.6. VOICE ALARM, PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION LOUD
SPEAKERS
2.7 CABLES
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
3.2 TESTING
3.3 WARRANTY
3.4 TRAINING

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PUBLIC ADDRESS AND VOICE ALARM SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE & RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. The work covered by this section of the specifications includes the furnishing of all
labour, equipment, materials, and performances of all operations in connection with
the installation of the intelligent voice alarm, public address and mass notification
system as shown on the drawings and as herein specified.

B. The requirements of the conditions of the Contract, Supplementary Conditions and

General requirements, apply to the work specified in this section.

C. The complete installation is to conform to the applicable sections of NFPA-72,

EN60849, IEC60849 and Local Code Requirements.

D. The work covered by this section of the specifications is to be coordinated with the
related work as specified elsewhere under the project specifications.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Each and all items of the voice Alarm and Public Address system shall be listed as
a product of a SINGLE Voice alarm and public address system manufacturer.

B. The equipment and installation supervision furnished under this specification is to

be provided by a manufacturer who has been engaged in production of this type
(software driven) of equipment for at least ten (10) years, and has a fully-equipped
service organization.

C. Products manufacturer with remote manufacturing facilities worldwide should have

a strict quality control by the headquarter office, Research and development unit.
Country of origin should indicate the place of headquarter, Research and
development unit and not necessary the manufacturing facility.

D. All Digital Signaling Audio Processor, emergency microphone, emergency

Amplifiers must comply with EN 60849 requirements and NFPA 72 requirements

1.3 GENERAL

A. The voice alarm and Public Address system shall feature different circuits for
Rooms & Corridors.

B. Each zone should be cover by Class AB Circuits for redundancy purpose.

C. In case of Alarm, Each Floor Should act as a one Fire alarm Zone regardless the
number of Circuits.
D. Master fully monitored zoned touch screen emergency microphone, high quality
pre-recorded Alert, Evacuation, Test messages and Security announcement should
be installed at the reception or Control Room.

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E. A fully monitored, processor-driven, DSP-based controller system shall route the

signals as required and also monitor the connected amplifiers and loudspeaker
circuits.

F. Master Voice Alarm and public address rack shall contain at least one digital
Signaling processor Audio unit (DSP) with built in Pre-recorded messages, Mixer
and Matrix.

G. Loudspeaker circuits shall be impedance monitored ensuring 100% open circuit,

short circuit and earth failure detection. The monitoring facilities should be
unaffected by the presence of audio, and operate using standard loudspeakers. DC
Monitoring is not acceptable

H. All the Amplifiers, Speaker Circuits, Emergency Paging Microphone and main Audio
Unit should be fully monitored.

I. In the event of mains AC failure, the system shall automatically switch to an integral
fully monitored DC power supply. This is sized to support the system for 24 hours
in standby conditions (quiescent) and for a further 30 minutes use at full load.

J. The central equipment will be housed in 19 equipment racks supplied complete

with lockable glazed front doors. Cable access shall be via the top of the racks,
with labelled DIN-rail mounted terminals fitted at the rear.

K. The system shall include the following inputs, listed in priority order where the
lowest number represents the highest priority:

Touch screen Emergency Desk or wall mount Microphone

Pre-Recorded Evacuation Message
Pre-Recorded Alert Message
Pre-Recorded Test Start Message
Pre-Recorded Test Complete Message
Security announcement

L. The Evacuation, Alert and Test Messages shall be digitally stored within the router
units. Broadcast of these messages shall be controlled automatically by the fire
alarm system, or manually from the emergency microphone. When triggered from
the fire alarm system, the messages will require a separate de-latch command to
cease broadcast. In accordance with BS 5839 and NFPA72, messages triggered in
this manner cannot be silenced from the emergency microphone.

The message system shall have the following features:

4Messages minimum capacity

131 Seconds minimum capacity
16kHz Sampling rate
16 Bit Sampling depth
WAV File compatibility
Message re-programming only with external PC

K. The system should be able to transmit up t o 32 different Audio signals

simultaneously.

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

1. Manufacturers Technical Data : During the time of the contract and before
substantial completion of the electrical installation, submit to CONSULTANT
three(3) copies of descriptive literature, technical data, maintenance
recommendations (from the equipment manufacturer), catalogues etc

2. Installation Instructions: Submit the Complete manufacturers installation

instructions of all the products used.

3. Calculations: Forward calculations and data for battery sizing calculations for the
power supply.

4. Interfacing details: Details of interlacing with the various systems and sequence of
operation in case of alarm activation/fire situations cause and effect program shall
be submitted for CONSULTANT review / approval. The contractor shall obtain
approval from the local civil defence authority having jurisdiction for the voice alarm
system installation for any changes that may be made to the original drawings as
approved for the project. Detailed shop drawings shall be prepared and submitted
for CONSULTANT approval prior to submission to the Local Civil Defence
Authority. All shop drawings shall be approved by the Local Civil Defence Authority
prior to proceeding with the works.

5. Shop drawings: Shop drawings shall include, without being limited to, the following
drawings prepared specifically for this Works: Overall system diagrams complete
with catalogue numbers and wiring information. Identify components, terminations
and connections to agree with the identification used in the racks, boxes and
equipment. Front Views of Voice Alarm Master unit, switches, pushbuttons and
other devices, identified to agree with the diagrams. As-built layouts marked on a
set of building plans racks, speakers, Amplifiers, DSP, signals, conduit routes,
wiring information junction boxes and pull boxes. On completion of the installation
and testing, submit to THE CONSULTANT 3 copies of all Shop drawings,
diagrams, operating instructions and descriptive literature, assembled in loose leaf
binders and identified by Works.

1.5. MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Maintenance Service Contract: Provide maintenance contract (to be agreed on by

the owner) of voice alarm systems and equipment for a period of 12 months, using
factory-authorized service representatives.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VOICE ALARM & PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION

CONTROLLER

All audio input signals and pre-recorded messages shall be processed and routed
in the digital domain. The following facilities shall be available within the routing
equipment:

Total critical path surveillance up to 2000 event/fault log

Up to 100 Priority level
Up to 64 Fire inputs
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Programmable input gain

Programmable delay Available on all outputs
0dBu Audio inputs for Music sources or Live Fire Telephone transmission
10Hz 22kHz Audio bandwidth
48kHz Sampling rate
24 Bit Sampling depth
0.02% Total harmonic distortion
0dBu Output level
-88dBA Output noise
102dBA Dynamic range
Integral LCD display up 2 Line 16 character
PC Programming tool
19 Rack mounting
Programmable Alarm inputs and outputs
Monitoring Loudspeaker output 8 ohm

2.2. VOICE ALARM AND PUBLIC ADDRESS PAGING MICROPHONE

This shall be supplied as a desk-mounted console, with the following features:

96 Zone/Zone Group capacity (Master)

Fully monitored High quality electret gooseneck microphone
Evacuation , power and fault indication
Monitor loud speaker
Touch screen user interface (integrated color display) comply with IEC60849.
Zoned paging control
Zoned pre-recorded message broadcast
Detailed system activity indication
Speech level indication
Pre-announcement chime selection
Programmable chime sound
24V DC Power supply
From central equipment

In order to prevent unauthorized use, operation of this console will not be possible
unless a numeric code is entered. This code shall be up to four digits long, and the
unit shall automatically log the user off after a period of inactivity for additional
security.

In the unlikely event of catastrophic processor/DSP failure within the routing

equipment this microphone shall still be able to access all zones simultaneously.

Remote 8 Push Button Microphone should be provided at each nurse station over
CAT6 cable carrying Data and Audio.

2.3 EQUIPMENT RACKS

All central equipment shall be housed in 19 equipment racks sized to suit the
proposed equipment. Unused space shall be covered by 19 blanking panels. The
equipment racks shall provide the following features:
Welded steel frame
Front door
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Steel and lockable Rear door

Steel and lockable Side panels
Transit castors
Leveling feet
Raised lid
Separate top plate for cable access
Field terminations on DIN terminals
At least 32 U for Master voice alarm rack

2.4 AMPLIFIERS

The system shall include high quality 100V line amplification; Zones shall be as
Follows:

All amplifiers shall be monitored for correct operation and correct gain settings, to
ensure that the commissioned settings are maintained. Gain control shall normally
be achieved via the routing equipment; however each amplifier shall include a pre-
set gain control on the rear panel.

Each amplifier shall include a separate AC power supply system and DC standby
feed to minimise the affect of any failure. The system shall be capable of indicating a
failure of the DC supply to an amplifier (including the DC fuse) when the amplifier is
powered from mains AC.

Amplifiers shall provide the following facilities:

Modular format
60W, 120W or 240W and 480W Power rating
0dB Balanced audio input
40Hz 20kHz Frequency response
<1% Distortion
>90dB Signal to noise ratio
100V Line output
LED Indication
o Power (green)
o Signal (green)
o Fault (amber)
Forced air cooling
o Thermostatically controlled
o Thermal protection
o Overload protection
Integral power supply
o 230V AC
o 24V DC
o 19 Rack mounting

2.5. STANDBY BATTERIES

A standby supply shall be included with the system to ensure that should the mains
AC supply fail; the system will continue to operate.

The support time shall be 24 hours in standby (quiescent) conditions plus a further 30
minutes use at full load.

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Changeover to this supply shall be automatic and silent, and the batteries shall be
charged when mains is present.

The standby power supply shall have the following features:

Switch-mode operation
65Ah or 130Ah Capacity (multiple units where necessary)
Maintenance free sealed lead acid batteries
Full surveillance
Local LED Indication

Power feeds to each amplifier shall be separately protected against short circuit
faults. The surveillance system shall be capable of detecting individual battery
failures therefore solutions employing paralleled batteries are not acceptable.

Feeding the Audio Controllers from generator in case of main power failure is
not acceptable

2.6. VOICE ALARM, PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION LOUD

SPEAKERS

Loudspeakers of the following types shall be utilized, as per the drawings. All
loudspeakers shall meet the requirements of BS 5839 part 8, IEC60849 complete
with ceramic terminal blocks and thermal links. Steel fire domes shall be fitted to
recessed ceiling types. Sensitivity is to be measured using a pink noise signal across
a wide bandwidth (as per IEC 60268-5:2003); sensitivity figures measured at a single
frequency shall not be acceptable.
A. 6 Watt Voice Alarm and public address ceiling mounted speaker with fire
dome -165mm

6W Rated power
6W, 3W, 1.5W, 0.75W, 0.25W Transformer tappings
100V Line operation
8 Driver impedance
85Hz 18.5kHz Effective frequency range (BS6840)
92dB Sensitivity (1W/1m) 100Hz 10kHz bandwidth
97dB Full power octave bandwidth
180O Dispersion 1kHz
180O Dispersion 2kHz
239mm Overall diameter
White RAL9016
Steel
Torsion springs
BS5839 part 8 or UL Listed
Fire Dome for rear protection ( It is a must)

Each Fire done should be equipped with thermal fuse and ceramic terminals to take 2
x 2.5mm cables.

Please note that any speaker with Flame resistant Surface Material will not be
alternative Solution.

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B. 6 Watt Voice Alarm and Public address cabinet speaker -140mm

6W Rated power
6W, 3W, 1.5W, 0.75W, 0.25W Transformer tappings
100V Line operation
8 Driver impedance
200Hz 18kHz Effective frequency range (BS6840)
87dB Sensitivity (1W/1m) 100Hz 10kHz bandwidth
94dB Full power octave bandwidth
140O Dispersion 1kHz
110O Dispersion 2kHz
190mm x 190mm x 75mm (W x H x D)
White RAL9016
IP54
Screw mounting
BS5839 part 8

C. 20 Watt Column Speaker for Gym & Swimming Pool

It shall have a High power output (97dB).

Speaker shall be tapped to give at least 91 dB@1m
The speaker shall give a 91 dB Average sensitivity.
It shall satisfy the following performance characteristics;

a) 20 watt transformer for 20/10/5/2.5 for 100 volt or voice coil/4 Ohm Direct)
b) Effective Frequency Range 170 Hz- 77 KHZ
c) Maximum SPL dB @1m, 1 watt : 91 db
d) Acoustic Power : 85 / 89
e) Dispersion at 1k, 2k Degrees: 180/140 degree (horizontal)
f) Dispersion at 1k, 2k Degrees: 70/120 degree (vertical)
g) Enclosure Material : aluminum
h) Mounting: Steel bracket

2.7 CABLES

The cable must maintains its circuit and insulation integrity for 90 minutes under
flames tested and third party approved to IEC 60331-11 and 25 (maintaining
circuit integrity) as well as EN 50200 (maintaining insulation integrity with
mechanical vibration under fire) standards.

Speaker Cables

All cables associated with Fire Alarm installation shall be fire resistant 2 cores 2.5
sq mm screened type. Cables shall comply with BS 7629: 1993 and BS 6387.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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Provide and install the system in accordance with the plans and specifications, all
applicable codes and the manufacturer's recommendations. All wiring shall be
installed in strict compliance with all the provisions of NEC - Article 760 A and C,
Power-Limited Fire Protective Signaling Circuits or if required may be reclassified
as non-power limited and wired in accordance with NEC-Article 760 A and B.
Upon completion, the contractor shall so certify in writing to the owner and general
contractor.

All junction boxes shall be sprayed red and labeled "Voice Alarm". Wiring colour
code shall be maintained throughout the installation.

Installation of equipment and devices that pertain to other work in the contract
shall be closely coordinated with the appropriate subcontractors.

The contractor shall clean all dirt and debris from the inside and the outside of the
fire alarm equipment after completion of the installation.

The manufacturer's authorized representative shall provide on site supervision of

installation.

3.2 TESTING

A. The completed voice alarm system shall be fully tested in accordance with NFPA-
72H and EN60849 by the contractor in the presence of the owner's representative
and the Local Fire Marshal

3.3 WARRANTY

A. The contractor shall warrant the completed voice alarm system wiring and
equipment to be free from inherent mechanical and electrical defects for a period
of one (1) year from the date of the complete and certified test or from the date of
first beneficial use.

B. The equipment manufacturer shall make available to the owner a maintenance

contract proposal to provide a minimum of two (2) inspections and tests per year in
compliance with NFPA-72H guidelines or EN60849 guidelines..

3.4 TRAINING
A. Provide the services of a factory-authorized service representative to demonstrate
the system and train Owner's maintenance personnel as specified below .Train
Owner's maintenance personnel in trained in operation, troubleshooting,
servicing, and preventive maintaining of the system. Provide a minimum of [8]
hours' training. Schedule training with the Owner at least seven days in advance.

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