Division 16 - Electrical Equipment

Electrical devices;, receptacles and covers, light switches and covers, and occupancy sensors used in construction and renovations must have a life time warranty..

01_Does the electrical design comply with the National Electric Code, latest state approved edition; IES Lighting Standards, and State Fire Marshal requirements including NFPA codes.

.03_Has it been specified that all conductors, bus bars, pull wires, etc. shall be of copper. Conductors 600 volts and below shall have THHN insulation

.04_Has it been specified that all electrical panels shall have easy access. All panels shall have exterior identification and all breakers shall be numbered and identified as to area served by a plastic covered index. Circuit breaker panels shall be lockable, specification grade with full size copper busses braced for maximum available fault current, bolt-on breakers, ground bar and isolated ground bar.

.06_Has it been specified that the connected electrical load in any building shall be corrected to 95 percent power factor or above, using automatically controlled capacitors, where required.

.07_Has it been specified that the electrical feed will be from a campus 12,470 volt circuit. (Provide an SF6 gas sectionalizing switch to which the campus circuit is brought).

.08_Has it been specified to provide an automatic starting diesel fueled generator to pick up the building emergency panel through an automatic transfer switch in the event of power failure. The generator should have an hourmeter and an automatic "exerciser" in its control system. The electrical capacity shall be sufficient to operate at least one elevator. Building emergency generators must be connected to all building data gathering panels used for HVAC control through a computer.

.09_Has it been specified that from the campus underground telecommunications conduit and Telecom Utility Vault (TUV) system, to provide conduits into the buildings for copper cable for telephone, fiber optic cable for data plus HVAC controls and monitoring, and coax cable for cable television.

.10_Has it been specified to provide reduced voltage starters for all motors that are 15 horsepower and larger.

.11_Has it been specified that high efficiency and high power factor motors shall be used in all cases where available for a particular application. Variable speed drives shall be considered during design for all motors over 10 horsepower, for energy savings; and if found to be cost effective, shall be installed.

.12_Has it been indicated that vending areas shall be supplied with electrical outlets at 4'-0" intervals along walls against which vending machines will be located.

.13_Have hallway areas been supplied with electrical outlets a minimum of every 50 feet to accommodate building maintenance equipment.

.14_Has the building fire alarm and HVAC systems been tied into the campus control center.

.15_Do electrical design drawings and specifications clearly define the responsibilities for interconnections of elevator fire and smoke detectors into the building fire alarm system.

.16_Are outside utility outlets required around the building to support outside maintenance efforts.

.17_Are the inside dimensions of electrical manhole walls 7'-0" x 7'-0" or 8'-0" octagonal.

.18_Are the inside dimensions of TUV walls minimum 8’ 0” x 8’ 0” square.

.19_Are Electrical manhole duct entrances indented at least 4" and provided with carbon bell ends. (This will also apply when galvanized steel conduit is indicated). Telecom Utility Vaults do not require indents and bell ends.

.21_Is the minimum clearance from the centerline of the lowest duct entrance to the floor of the manhole 2'-0".

.22_Is the thickness of the concrete walls 8" for the top and bottom of the manhole, and 6" for the sump walls from manholes.

.24_Is the flat entrance/exit duct face on the inside of the manhole at each corner a minimum of 1'-6" wide.

.25_Are the cable racks used for electrical circuits heavy duty galvanized racks.

.26_Are the hooks used for Teledata cabling 12" lengths or approved substitutes.

.29_Is the hardware type provided equal to existing, (if not replace with new hardware plus new quantities as scheduled).

.30_Has it been specified that each manhole shall contain pulling irons located in the walls not less than 6" above or below and opposite the conduits entering the manhole. Irons shall be fabricated from bent steel bars and shall be hot-dip zinc-coated after fabrication.

.31_Has it been specified that switches and controls for lights, heat, ventilation, windows, draperies, all other essential use controls, and fire alarm boxes shall be located at 48" above finished floor, or as specified in the latest ANSI and ADA standards for the handicapped.

.32_Has it been specified that convenience electrical outlets shall be specification grade, rated for 20 amps and provided as specified in the N.E.C. and mounted 16" above finished floor, unless otherwise specified. In addition, are quadruplex outlet shall be provided for each telephone and television equipment backboard provided.

.33_Has it been specified where floor service, electrical, telephone or similar outlets are used, they shall be of a flush mounted type with flush carpet plates.

.34_Has it been specified that all thermostats shall have tamper-proof covers and shall be mounted on steel mounting boxes which are securely attached to the internal wall structure.

.35_Has it been specified that all dry type transformers shall have 220 degree C insulation or better and shall have guaranteed sound levels of: 0-9 KVA - 40 Db; 10-50 KVA - 45 Db; 51-150 KVA - 50 Db; 151-300 KVA - 55 Db; 301-500 KVA - 60 Db.

.36_Has it been specified that both the 277/480V and 120/208V electrical mains shall have surge protection provided by a surge protector.

.37_Has it been specified that direct burial electrical wiring for exterior lighting, and the like, shall not be used unless University Project Manager approves in writing. Underground electrical wiring shall be installed in approved PVC conduit with conduit encased in concrete. A plastic "tell-tale" marking tape shall be installed 12" above all direct buried electric cable.

.38_Has it been specified that direct burial electrical wiring for exterior lighting, and the like, shall not be used unless University Project Manager approves in writing. Underground electrical wiring and telecommunications cabling shall be installed in approved PVC conduit with conduit encased in concrete. A plastic "tell-tale" marking tape shall be installed 12" above all direct buried electric cable.

.39_Has it been specified that all conduit used to connect secondary electrical service to outbuildings and/or building sections shall be rigid metal (no plastic) and shall be bonded to the building entrance ground system.

.40_Has it been specified that each building electrical main shall be provided with a qualified ground rod(s). Ground rods shall be driven with a power driver as required. Additional rods shall be added if required to achieve a 2.5 OHM reading using the threepoint test method (150 foot depth require maximum). Multiple rods shall be used as necessary to obtain 2.5 OHMs. In addition, all manhole ground rods shall be connected by approved exothermic welding. Each rod shall be tested in the presence of the university's representative. A written record of the test results shall be prepared and signed by the Contractor's and university's representatives and submitted to the Architect/Engineer.

.41_Has it been specified that all large spaces wired for TV cable shall have conduit and outlet at the "front" of the space. (Verify locations with the university's Project Manager).

.42_Has it been specified that all empty conduits shall contain a polyolefin pull line-JET LINE #232 or approved equal, with engraved metal tag at each end indicating conduit designation.

.43_Has it been specified that oil-type transformers (PCB free) installed within buildings or pad mounted outside are preferred. But, where dry-type are used, they shall be kept away from mechanical rooms, steam pipes, hot water pipes, and the like. All transformers, switches, and other electrical equipment are to be PCB free and labeled as such.

.01_Has it been specified that fluorescent fixtures shall include electronic ballasts and be lamped with low energy consumption tubes such as the T8. Alternate designs (full spectrum "T10; daylighting with dimming ballasts; lighting controls) should be considered with the life-cycle cost analysis computer program input. See notes in Division 15001.

.02_Has it been specified that light fixtures in stairways should be above the landings and not above the steps.

.03_Has it been specified that emergency lighting shall be provided at all exits and in all stairways, hallways, mechanical rooms, elevators, etc. in accordance with the State Fire Marshal's requirements.

.04_Has it been specified that security lighting and parking lot lighting shall be included in the building design.

.05_Has it been specified that no lights are to be used that require scaffolding for relamping.

.06_Has it been specified that when emergency lighting is required in an interior classroom, a bypass will be provided to permit darkening of the room when visual aids are being used. Emergency lights should be located in classrooms and conference rooms so that they do not reflect on the projection screens in these rooms when the lights are dimmed and the projection screens are extended.

.07_Has it been specified that exterior walkway and security lighting shall be provided and controlled by both a 7-day time clock and a photoelectric switch connected in series.

.08_Has it been specified that the electrical system shall be 277/480 V, 3 phase, 4 wire, with a 120/208 V, 3 phase, 4 wire subfeeder. All mains and feeders shall be protected by circuit breakers rated for the bolted fault short circuit current calculations and data for the building shall be provided to the Physical Plant Director.

.09_Has it been specified that quantity and quality of lighting shall be provided in compliance with the IES (Illuminating Engineers Society) standard.

.10_Has it been specified that outdoor lighting shall be high pressure sodium, pericline square type fixtures, pole mounted where possible.

(Note: It is recognized that telecommunications/data system technology is rapidly changing. The intent of the following Guidelines is to provide early identification of the needs; promote discussion and agreement early in the design process; and to assure the Project budget contains sufficient budget for these needs. The following represents the minimum. Universities are encouraged to develop their own telecommunications standards. In any event, the discussions, decisions and budget must be provided early in the design process.)

.01_Prior to final approval of drawings, has the Architect/Engineer and the university reviewed electrical and teledata layouts with the applicable TeleData Services representative.

.02_Has the Architect/Engineer reviewed electrical, telephone, data, and cable TV systems requirements with University Facilities Planning and the university TeleData Services representative. Guidelines will be agreed for the Project. These Guidelines shall include the following items as well as conduit sizes/locations and telecommunications wiring specifications. The Architect/Engineer's Advanced Schematic development submittal shall include a full discussion of the agreed Guidelines, conduits and wiring specifications.

.03_For all new and renovated building projects has it been specified to provide at least the following in the Construction Contract Base Bid:

A) Two conduits, minimum 4 inch diameter each, encased in concrete, from existing telecommunications TUV to the basement or first floor telecommunications room.

B) One dedicated telecommunications room per floor; with 5/8” BD plywood terminal backboard, painted with fire retardant paint, electrical gray in color. Provide at least one quad 120 volt electrical outlet (four receptacles) on each wall of each telephone room. These rooms will normally be "stacked" one above the other for ease of wiring. Provide minimum of two conduits, minimum 4 inch diameter each, penetrating the floor slabs, for wiring between rooms. All telecommunications rooms are to be interconnected.

C) A one inch home run conduit from each phone outlet to the nearest telecommunications room, terminating at the Telephone Terminal Board (TTB).

D) Installed telephone, computer and data wiring. Normally, the telephone, computer and data wiring will be installed using minimum Category 5E (Cat 5 Enhanced) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable.

E) Telephone and computer/data conduits and outlets shall be provided to all potential spaces and areas. Normally, One 2 gang box, with 4 jack capability, shall be provided for every 100 square feet of usable floor space.

.04_Are all telephone equipment areas located at least 3 feet from any electrical power panels.

.01_Has it been specified that the Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment for the complete installation of a fire alarm system.

.02_Has it been specified that the fire alarm equipment shall be manufactured by Simplex, Cerebrus/Pyrotronics or approved equal. (The equipment shall be approved by Underwriters Inc., and the system shall comply with codes and regulations; primarily NFPA 72, NFPA 101 and State Fire Marshal Rules).

.03_ 1) Has it been specified that the Contractor shall submit a list of all material items giving manufacturer's names and catalog numbers.

3) Is maintenance service available within a reasonable distance of the university and shall stock the manufacturer's standard parts.

.04_Has it been specified that the system shall be a low voltage zoned, non-coded, supervised, and annunciated fire alarm system and that fire alarm pull stations, heat detectors, smoke detectors, door holders and water flow switches shall be connected to electrically supervised zone circuits.

.05_Has it been specified that the fire alarm system and zones shall be tied in with the central fire alarm system. (Contractor shall verify operation of alarm signals between the central plant and local annunciator).

.06_Has it been specified that the Contractor shall fully instruct representatives of the university in operation and maintenance of the fire alarm system. (The manufacturer of the equipment shall provide the services of a qualified engineer who shall check the installation and function of the system to insure its proper operation).

.07_Has it been specified that each device shall be tested to insure all functions are operational. Each device and its applicable functions (alarm, annunciation, proper central system indication, fan shutdown, fire damper closings, etc.) shall be separately listed and documentation provided showing all checkouts have been performed.

.08_Has it been specified that the Contractor shall assemble and bind manufacturer's operating and maintenance literature for inclusion in the Maintenance Manual. Maintenance literature shall include wiring diagrams showing point-to-point identification. They are to indicate all wiring labels and physical location of each device on a zone-by-zone basis, including end-of-line resistors. All externally operated equipment shall also be shown, such as fan shutdown equipment and automatic smoke dampers.

.09_Has it been specified that the Contractor will provide as-built drawings of existing fire alarm systems as modified.

.10_Has it been specified that the fire alarm system may be connected to the nearest local fire station. Has the University Project Manager pre-approved the request in writing. Both the power cable and signal cable of the fire alarm system shall be protected with lightning surge arrestors. Visual as well as audible alarms shall be provided in visible locations in all corridors and toilet rooms.

.11_Has it been specified that any smoke detectors of the photoelectric type used in the HVAC system or the building alarm system shall have LED (light emitting diode) light source. HVAC smoke detectors and elevator lobby (for elevator recall) shall be wired into the fire alarm system. Fire alarm wiring shall be 19 strands maximum.

12. These smoke and fire alarm detectors and annunciators will not be located on walls that are specified to have projection screens located on them.

.13_Has it been indicated that actuation of any manual pull station, heat detector, smoke detector, or water flow switch shall initiate a local evacuation alarm within the building, light a zone indicating lamp on the annunciator panel, and transmit a signal over the campus security system indicating the building and zone within that building from which the fire alarm was initiated. Manual pull stations shall be zoned separately for each floor Water flow switches shall be zoned separately for each switch. The area of the building that each zone covers shall be indicated at the annunciator panel or on a schedule adjacent to the panel. In addition to performing the above function, each air handling unit smoke detector shall shut down its associated fan motor.

.14_Has it been provided that the alarm shall continue to sound until the initiating device is reset or silenced by the operation of a switch on the control assembly which will light the trouble light and cause the zone indicator light to remain lit. (The switch should be under lock and key.)

.15_Has it been specified that the system shall be totally supervised on the initiating and the indicating circuits for each zone. Trouble on an initiating zone circuit will sound a distinctive tone trouble signal at the control panel assembly and send a signal by the base loop, reporting the alarm or trouble condition and the zone in which it is located to the central alarm receiving facility.

.16_Has it been indicated that systems containing automatic extinguishing features (Halon, etc.) should be cross-zoned so that at least two devices must detect fire before discharging the extinguishing agent.

.18_Has it been indicated that the Contractor is to provide code gauge size terminal cabinets with terminal blocks at all junction points. Do not splice conductors using pressure type connectors. All wiring is to be terminated with spade-type crimp lugs. All wiring will be plainly marked to match as-built drawings. All cabinets will be stenciled "Fire Alarm System".

.19_Has it been indicated that each zone circuit must be megger checked to conduit ground prior to final checkout. The readings must be no less than 10 meg. ohms.

.20_Has it been indicated that all external equipment, such as fan shutdown systems and automatic smoke dampers, are to be wired at the control panel so that they can be left in normal operating configuration during system testing and maintenance.

GFCI protection (installed per NEC) to be provided for all electrical outlet connections within 6' of wet sinks and similar wet locations. The device may be located at the receptacle or breaker per design professional's recommendations for effectiveness and cost considerations.

Exposed electrical cabeling (including, but not necessarily limited to electrical. telecommunications and/or cable TV) on any exterior portion or in any finished interior portion of a new or remodeled building is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Industrial applications with exposed structural framework may be exempt from this requirement only if no uniformly contiguous surfaces are available for concealment. Final authority in such exemptions remains with the Project Manager/Construction Coordinator.

GENERAL

The University buys electricity in bulk from Florida Power Corporation and distributes it to the different buildings on campus. The meters shall be specified by the A/E, included in the construction contract and become the property of the university. The electrical meters being used on the UCF campus are manufactured by ~~Osaki Meter Sales, Inc~~ Itron, Inc. Models currently used are as follows:

120/208 VAC, 1 Phase, 3 wire – Itron Centron G980176 form 2S and the meter base is a Milbank U7040-XL-TG-HSP

~~120/208~~ 120/480 VAC, 3 Phase, 4 wire - ~~#9320-L K1, or 9320-P-L K1 panel mount~~ Itron Sentinel G380015 form 9S with appropriate CT’s and the meter base is a Milbank UC4691-XL-21
~~277/480~~ 120/480 VAC, 3 Phase, 4 wire - ~~#9378-L K1, or 9378-P-L K1 panel mount~~ Itron Sentinel G380021 form 16S Demand self contained 200 Amp rated and the meter base is a Milbank U9701-X-QG-HSP

~~The K1 at the end of the model number indicates the meter is equipped with a dry contact that allows the meter to be read from a remote location.~~ The current transformers are specified when the meter is ordered and the size depends on the size of the incoming service. The meter, CT’s and meter bases will be furnished by the UCF Physical Plant but paid for by the contractor/owner. The meter base and CT’s will be installed by licensed electrical contractor for the project. The meter will be installed and programmed by UCF Physical Plant personnel. The form for requesting a meter is on the UCF Physical Plant website(http://www.pp.ucf.edu/) under the drop down menu for miscellaneous forms and utility connections.

Provide transient voltage surge protection in compliance with ANSI/IEEE Standards, NFPA 70, NFPA 75, NFPA 780, Military Standards, FIPS and NEMA.

a. Category C3 for Service Entrance, 150,000A minimum total surge current/phase.

c. Data and communications lines to be UL 497B listed. All electronic systems to be provided with surge suppression.

Lighting constitutes the first line of defense in the overall security and safety plan of the campus. Lighting provides the needed visibility for vehicles and more importantly, pedestrians to safely travel around the campus.

It is the goal of the university to preserve the ambiance of the campus while providing safe and well-lighted areas of travel about the campus. This requires the continuity of fixture types and luminaires. New and/or replacement fixtures shall conform to existing fixtures in and around the general area under consideration and shall be of equal or better quality. The availability of several voltages requires special attention in design, and there may be multiple voltages within any one particular area. Typical available voltages are 120, 208, and 277. The A/E shall verify availability prior to design completion.

All site lighting is to be high-pressure sodium unless otherwise approved and directed by the university. At a minimum, lighting levels should conform to those levels put forth by the Illuminating Engineering Society.

When exterior lighting systems are designed as part of a building project or facility, power to that system will come from the respective building’s load center. All exterior fixtures shall be photocell relay operated. Multiple lighting fixtures should be on a contactor that controls all lights within a specific area. It is the responsibility of the A/E to provide the proper number of circuits, appropriate breakers and contactors in conjunction with rated photocells.

Two types of free standing pole light fixtures are currently in use by UCF. Pole heights are typically 10 or 20 feet. Ten-foot (10’) area pole lights are to be provided in pedestrian areas. "PEMCO" fixtures and associated poles are to be installed in all areas within the Gemini Boulevard perimeter. "STERNER" fixtures and poles are to be installed in areas outside the perimeter.

Care shall be exercised in the design and integration of new exterior lighting systems with existing systems to ensure that uniformity, not only in fixture type, but also lighting level is maintained. Attention should be given to lighting patterns and any obstructions that may affect them. Glare and nuisance lighting, primarily from building mounted fixtures, is to be avoided.
Exterior spaces adjacent to buildings shall have lighting levels in accordance with the latest edition of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Lighting Handbook.

The finish and color of surrounding surfaces and equipment should be selected for reduced glare, increased light use, and acceptable brightness balance. Lighting equipment and layout should be coordinated with other building design features. Give special lighting design consideration to Dean’s offices, conference rooms and specialized or unique interior spaces.

General interior areas in offices and conference rooms will be provided with 2x4 4-lamp fluorescent parabolic fixtures, 4" deep, semi-specular finish, 6x4 24-cell configuration, utilizing T8 lamps and electronic ballasts.

In classroom areas and labs where computer monitors are not used, 2x4, 4-lamp recessed fluorescent fixtures with prismatic acrylic lenses may be provided.

Pendant-mounted direct/indirect fluorescent fixtures should be provided in lecture classrooms. Recessed incandescent down lights with local dimming control, for use during film and slide presentations should also be considered. Lighting fixtures must not be located within the beamwidth of ceiling mounted video projectors. Incandescent lamps should be rated at 130V.

HID type fixtures should be high power factor type, with fuse block and fuse protection of ballast.

Lighting of mechanical/electrical/telecommunication rooms and custodial areas should be accomplished by use of 4’- 2-lamp industrial fluorescent strip fixtures.

Control of interior lighting should be by local switching. Multi-level switching is to be provided in classrooms and offices to allow two lighting levels.

Fixtures designated for security purposes shall be controlled by photocell on -photocell off operation, while the remaining fixtures will be controlled by photocell on-time clock off operation. Standard wall packs will be provided in the service areas.

Lutron, Inc., RS-232 control systems will be used in rooms that require dimming systems. Lighting systems in rooms that require switching systems will be controlled with Crestron CNPCI-8 control switches in multimedia classrooms and conference rooms.

Emergency lighting and illuminated exit signage is to be designed on dedicated circuits to facilitate system testing. Radioactive exit signage is not to be used. Emergency lighting systems must be dedicated to the building it serves. All exit signage fixtures to be LED type. No circuits are to be shared by other buildings.

The emergency lighting design is to provide adequate illumination levels along paths of egress (especially to and in stairwells) in accordance with NFPA 101-5. All public restroom areas are to be provided with an emergency light to aid in egress. Where visual appliances are shown on the drawings, a minimum candela rating is to be indicated. Emergency lighting is to provide coverage of areas where major emergency system control panels such as Fire Alarm, Smoke Evac., Fire Pump, Generator, etc., are located.

Emergency lights must be located far enough away from projection screens so that the lights do not shine on the screens when the projection systems are in use.

Because all classrooms, meeting rooms, lecture halls and auditoria seating will utilize some type of projection device, all such facilities require appropriate lighting and lighting control systems so as not to interfere with projected images. All rooms utilizing projection screens and devices require that all lighting be controllable to allow a minimum of 30 foot-candles at the desk top so that students can take notes while maintaining no more than 5 foot-candles of light spillage on the projection screen.

During projection, lighting systems should be designed so that the rear 2/3rds of the room have sufficient light for note-taking while the front 1/3rd is without light that might spill onto the screen.

All lighting switches and controls must be located adjacent to the teaching console as well as each doorway.

To achieve these requirements, lighting systems should be zoned (i.e. switched) in rows positioned parallel to the screen (i.e. side-to-side across the width of the room) rather than perpendicular to the screen (i.e. from the front-to-back of the room). Multiple controls should allow that lights be switched-off near the screen, with other lights remaining on away from the screen. Classroom lighting designs will be provided by OIR personnel.

In larger venues, master control banks such as those manufactured by Lutron should be provided. These master control banks must include multiple channels and presets plus be provided with an AV interface bus for connection to an Crestron control system. The interface bus must provide appropriate low-voltage feedback status to the Crestron system.

In addition to general room lighting, other systems may be required. A section of florescent lighting, of the type used in the classroom) should be placed above the console to provide light for the document camera. This florescent light unit will be controlled via the Crestron CNPCI-8 control device. This lighting will also provide general lighting for the console area and presenter without spilling onto the projection screen.

In large venues, a pipe grid with theatrical lighting may be required to provide:

Facilities used for interactive video classrooms have several additional design requirements due to the nature of the video image and its transmission to other sites. Because of these additional requirements, such activities ideally require dedicated facilities.

Additional lighting may be required to obtain a quality video image of the instructor and students. Although a current standard is 90 to 100 foot-candles, improvements in camera technology may reduce this requirement. Although video monitors operate in brighter environments, care must be taken to eliminate reflections from nearby ceiling lights.

Fixtures for unswitched Emergency Lighting must be positioned as required by Code without spilling light onto the screen or interfering with projected images.

Provide complete lightning protection system to provide the Owner with a UL Master Label lightning protection system in accordance UL and NFPA 780.

Measure ground resistance with bridge type meter designed for testing grounds. Record readings, conditions of soil, model of meter and name of tester.

System shall be inspected by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. for compliance with Master Label requirements. Provide Master Label certificate, framed under glass, and hang on wall in main electrical room.

Provide a complete uninterruptable power supply, hereafter referred to as the UPS, to provide continuous, regulated AC power to critical lighting loads under normal and abnormal conditions, including brownouts and loss of utility power.

The UPS shall incorporate stand-by technology designed to provide a continuous source of conditioned power with total system power support during brownouts and blackouts. Consisting of maintenance-free sealed lead calcium batteries, and automatic battery charger, control electronics and meter panel, DC to AC power inverter and a solid state driven transfer switch. These system components are to be carefully matched to one another to make the unit a completely self-contained, fully automatic power source for operation on any AC loads within the specified volt-ampere output rating during power failure emergencies.

The UPS system shall consist of a power module, storage battery and a battery disconnect switch as follows:

1. Power Module - The main electronics cabinet containing the rectifier/charger, inverter, metering/control and a circuit breaker section containing optional input and output breakers.

2. Rectifier/Charger - The section of the UPS unit for conversion of the primary AC source to DC power for charging the storage battery.

3. Inverter - The portion of the UPS unit for conversion of DC power to regulated and filtered AC power which is supplied to the critical load. The inverter powers the load except when utility power is present.

4. Metering/Control - The portion of the UPS unit containing the metering, alarms, indicators and controls. The front panel indicator group will consist of a digital meter and system mimic diagram with lights indicating systems operational status. The mimic panel should also include a momentary push button type switch to simulate utility power failure.

5. Storage Battery: The storage battery system provides DC power to the inverter upon loss of AC input power. Batteries will be completely enclosed in a polystyrene container and cover enclosed in a lockable, factory assembled cabinet.

6. Battery Disconnect - This part of the battery system isolates the storage battery from the UPS power module for protection and maintenance purposes. The disconnect should be mounted inside the electronics cabinet and wired in line with the batteries. Battery maintenance must be capable of being performed without removing the UPS from service.

The AC utility powers the load through an electro-mechanical switch. A ferroresonant transformer filter also powers the battery charger, which in turn charges the batteries. Instantaneously, during a utility power failure or utility brownout condition, the solid state driven transfer switch will disconnect the AC utility from the load, start the inverter and connect the load to the energy storage transformer. The maximum interruption to the load for this transition must be 50 millisec. maximum. The inverter powers the load with a low distortion sine wave form, simulating the AC utility. After the AC utility returns, the transfer switch reconnects the AC utility to the load with a 50 millisec. maximum interruption and the battery charger automatically recharges; the batteries.

Complete load protection from overload or overvoltage be accomplished by the ferroresonant transformer. This method provides maximum load protection from any UPS failure mode. The inverter should be a solid state transistorized design, constructed with individual bipolar power transistors. The design of this transistorized inverter should be configured in a redundant format such that individual transistor failures will not degrade or disrupt inverter operation. Normal inverter operation should continue with up to 20% transistor failures. The battery charger should include a ferroresonant output transformer, and a full wave bridge rectifier. It must be of solid state construction and provide three rates of charge. The charger should incorporate a digital, solid state timer which periodically allows an automatic equalizing charge to be applied to the batteries. This charger should provide a constant voltage, current limited charge. Recharge time should be 24 hours maximum to 66% charge.

The critical load or output voltage will be 277 VAC, single phase, two wire plus ground, multiple 20A, lighting circuits as required.

The storage battery will have the capacity to support the above mentioned output power rating for a minimum of 90 minutes.

The UPS shall be sized to meet the design emergency light load, plus a 25% amp/hour safety factor.

2. Frequency Range - +/- 3%. An input frequency beyond this range shall cause the inverter to operate in backup (battery) range.

3. Input Power Walk-in - 2 cycles, which limits the inrush current from utility to 125% of maximum.

5. Input Lightning Protection - Up to 10,000 volts. The UPS input filter shall meet IEEE/ANSI C62.42-45.

b. (dynamic) - 25% load step +/-3%
50% load step +/-6%
Recovery within 3 cycles.

2. Output Frequency
Normal mode - synchronized to utility.
Emergency mode - 60 Hz +/-1%

The complete system shall be UL-924 listed, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment.

Electric generator set rated for standby service with weatherproof housing, integral base-mounted tank, fuel piping, exhaust piping, critical grade silencer, battery system, concrete base, No. 2 diesel fuel in tank and associated accessories.

The standby power generation system shall be designed and installed in accordance NFPA 110 and NEC.

Generator KW rating per drawings, 277/480V, 3-phase, 4-wire, 0.8 power factor. Engine shall be 1800 rpm; 4-cycle, water-cooled with engine mounted radiator, fan and water pump and diesel fueled.

Generator control panel to contain main circuit breaker, frequency meter, running time meter, voltage-adjusting rheostat, AC voltmeter with phase selector switch, and AC ammeter with phase selector switch.

All generators are to be equipped with remote annuciators to provide monitoring for all points as required by NFPA 110 and shall be located next to fire alarm control panels in a common area of the building adjacent to a Fire Department accessible exit or other area as approved by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

All generators are to be equipped with an automatic transfer switch to automatically transfer predetermined loads from the main service to the generator service in the event of a power failure and to retransfer these loads to normal source after restoration of power. The automatic transfer switch shall be mechanically held, electrically operated, rated for continuous duty and inherently double throw. Main contacts shall be silver alloy wiping action type.

Provide voltage sensing relays, one-second time delay, test switch, engine starting contacts, adjustable time delay on re-transfer, five minute unloaded running time-delay after re-transfer, spare auxiliary contacts, exercising timer, time delay for transfer to emergency.

All generators shall be subject to acceptance and testing in accordance with NFPA 110. The State Fire Marshal or his designated representative shall be present to witness the acceptance testing. The generator shall be tested under load, in conjunction with the UPS system.

Fuel tank to be double-walled with self-containment capability, and 24-hour fuel storage capacity.

For the warranty period of one (1) year from the date the building is accepted, the installing contractor shall be responsible for all NFPA 110 quarterly required inspections, maintenance and testing of the emergency generator. Coordination and scheduling of the system inspections and tests can be done through the university Physical Plant Department. Records of such activities shall be maintained for the duration of the warranty period. At the end of the warranty period, the records shall be turned over to the university (Physical Plant Department).

Alternative Power Supply:
Cost-effectiveness must be based upon the practicality of reducing building requirements to eliminate the requirement for alternative power. If alternate power is used it should be provided by diesel powered generator. It is desirable that the generator be housed in a weatherproof enclosure with an integral base-mounted double wall fuel tank with appropriate containment capability.

Power should be provided to an automatic transfer switch (ATS) which, in turn will provide power to an Emergency Distribution Panel (EDP). The EDP will supply power to the following areas within a building:

All generators are to be equipped with remote annunciators to provide monitoring for all points as required by NFPA 110. Annunciators shall be located next to fire alarm control panels in a common area of the building adjacent to a Fire Department accessible exit or other area as approved by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

All generators shall be subject to acceptance testing in accordance with NFPA 110. The State Fire Marshal or his designated representative must be present to witness the acceptance testing.

Systems shall be installed such that there is one unified system per building and each building is to operate independently of others in all ways. Where part of an existing building is being renovated or added on to, the existing Fire Alarm System shall be upgraded to accommodate the new addition in a unified single system fashion with full annunciation (including microphone speaker) and controls throughout. If the old panel is expanded beyond its capability or listed connecting parts are no longer available the entire system to be replaced with one of the approved manufacturers listed below. If more than 50% of an existing fire alarm system will be effected or it is more than 10 years old it also is to be upgraded to this current standard unless otherwise approved by Physical Plant.

This section defines the provision of all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to design, install and test the automatic fire detection and alarm system. It has been written primarily as pertains to renovation and modification of existing fire alarm systems. The A/E shall carefully review the requirements outlined herein, and those outlined in Division 1. State Fire Marshal Review and Approval, and incorporate the listed elements into the drawings and specifications for the project. Any materials not specifically mentioned, but required for proper performance and operation shall be furnished and installed.

System shall be installed and connected to the campus fire alarm Network and left in first class operating condition. Means of signal transmission shall be as described herein.
The fire alarm control panel shall be located in a main lobby or common corridor space near a fire department accessible exit. Additional remote annunciators to be provided as needed at locations identified during the design review by the University. All system components requiring access for testing, maintenance and inspection shall not be located in office, storage, or instructional spaces used by building occupants.

The drawings, specifications and subsequent installation shall be in accordance with the following: (Where NFPA codes are referenced the edition used shall be that which is currently accepted by the Florida State Fire Marshal or the Latest Edition where not specified by the SFM.)

· National Fire Protection Association Standard 17 (Dry Chemical Extinguisher Systems)

· Florida State Statutes 489, 633 and State Fire Marshall Rules and Regulations 4A-48.

· State Fire Marshal Rules and regulations 4A-47 and ANSI 17-1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Latest Edition

All wiring and installation shall comply with the standard of NFPA 70, Article 760. Recommendation by manufacturer's documentation for wiring requirements for shielding certain conductors from others or routing in separate raceways shall be followed, provided it does not violate NFPA 70. Cut sheets for device and wiring specifications are required to be included in the submittal to the State Fire Marshall with approved shop drawings by the installing contractor prior to start of the installation.

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) shall list each system including all components for the fire protective signaling purpose for which they are used.

The Contractor shall visit the site of the proposed project, familiarize himself with the local conditions, nature and extent of the work, the drawings, specifications, Form of Agreement and Bond requirements. In addition, the Contractor shall:

Coordinate with UCF's Facilities Planning, Physical Plant Engineering Services, and Campus Telecommunications Department and the Office of Instructional Resources.

Provide a competent supervisor to be in charge of all work at all times. The field supervisor shall be no less than a licensed electrical journeyman.

The Contractor shall be a Certified Alarm System Contractor I, as described in Florida Statutes 489, Part II, and Florida Department of Professional Regulations.

Each Automatic Fire Detection and Emergency Voice Evacuation (EVAC) System shall be provided according to the building occupancy class, as determined in National Fire Protection Association 101, Life Safety Code, University of Central Florida's Environmental Health and Safety Department, and the State of Florida Fire Marshal.

The Alarm Contractor shall design, furnish and install a complete and ready for operation, fire alarm system including control panels, detectors, annunciation panels, manual stations, indicating devices, wiring components, appurtenances and accessories, communication to proprietary supervising station monitoring, and wiring and connections to devices.

The Contractor shall submit alarm shop drawings to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval and be made available to the State Fire Marshal inspector prior to the 50/60% inspection.

All individual components and composite system shall be designed for continuous operation without undue heating or change in rated values, and shall be properly over current protected.
The Fire Alarm System and all materials, equipment, accessories and components shall be supplied by one manufacturer of established reputation and experience who shall have produced similar apparatus for a period of at least five (5) years and who shall be able to refer to similar installation rendering satisfactory service. The installing contractor of the fire alarm system shall be a direct sales division of, or the authorized and designated distributor for the fire alarm system manufacturer.

The Contractor shall submit design shop drawings to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval, after being awarded contract by UCF Purchasing Department. In addition, the Contractor must be required to provide copies for review by Physical Plant Engineering Services and the Environmental Health and Safety Office at the same time. The submittal shall include complete schematic circuit diagrams for each system (building) and include all equipment, wiring diagrams showing connections between all system components, descriptions of system operation, annunciator schedule showing titles for each zone, and manufacturer's literature marked to show model and catalog number for all equipment. The submittal shall include substantiating emergency (battery) and normal power supplies calculations for supervisory and alarm power requirements for each system. Complete riser diagrams for each system (building) indicating wiring sequence of all alarm devices and control equipment shall be included with submittal data. Submittals shall be as a complete set; partial submittals will not be acceptable. Electrical drawings shall not be on less than 8-1/2" by 11" sheets and shall identify all symbols used. The complete control panel schematic, including all modules if so constructed, shall be on a single sheet drawing with all circuit terminals and interconnections identified. The installing contractor’s shop drawings shall be submitted to Tallahassee for State Fire Marshal approval and be made available to the State Fire Marshal inspector prior to the 50/60% inspection.

Contractor shall request through the Office of State Fire Marshal a 50/60 percent and 100 percent inspection. Proper request forms are available from UCF's Environmental Health and Safety. Contractor shall be responsible for the request and should allow adequate time for both the Fire Marshal and the University to arrange travel requirements. All documentation shall be submitted prior to test for review and approval.

Any equipment proposed as equal to that specified herein shall conform to the standards herein, and the manufacturer must supply proof of having produced similar equipment that is now giving satisfactory service. In addition, the Contractor must submit the manufacturer's name, model numbers, and three copies of working drawings and engineering data sheets to the University's representative in charge of the project for review for approval at time of bid opening, if using equipment other than specified. Included in the submittal shall be a written statement from the manufacturer of the substituted equipment that it does, in fact, equal the features, functions, and performance of the specified equipment. All components used shall have documentation of performance of the specific equipment and be a compatible UL listing with the system. Should the proposed equipment fail to meet the specifications, the Contractor shall use equipment and materials as specified.

Facilities Planning, Physical Plant Engineering Services, and the Environmental Health and Safety Office will review and approve all equipment and devices submitted.
Contractor shall submit the installation documentation in the following format for the University's approval. Failure to comply could result in rejection of the Contractor's proposal.
Three (3) copies of the documentation shall be submitted in a soft-cover report-type binder. The cover shall indicate project name, building number, company's name, address, and phone number. The documentation shall be divided by tab indexes labeled the following:

a. Contractors shall supply qualifications indicating years in business and prior experience with installations in this type of equipment to be supplied.

b. Contractor shall provide copies of their current license, all subcontractor's licenses, and the names of the license project manager.

c. Contractor shall provide equipment supplier's qualifications, indicating years in business, service policy, warranty definitions, and a list of similar installations in the State of Florida.

d. Contractor shall provide a listing of three (3) area installations of similar equipment to be provided in this project. Include the contract name and phone number of the person responsible for these systems.

e. The installing contractor shall provide documentation sustaining that he is an authorized distributor and service company for the installation of this system, and can comply with the special conditions requirements of the specification.

a. Contractor shall provide manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information of the Fire Alarm Control (F.A.C.) Panel, Digital

c. Contractor shall provide manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information in the stand-by power (battery back-up) for required equipment such as batteries required, changing rate enclosure; all pertinent information shall be supplied regarding the reliability and operation of the equipment to be installed.

a. Contractor shall supply manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information of all initiating devices such as manual stations, area detectors, duct detectors, flow switch, tamper switch, and others, to be supplied with this system.

a. Contractor shall supply manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information of all indicating appliance devices (strobe, horns/strobes, speakers, etc.) to be supplied with this system.

a. Contractor shall supply manufacturer's original catalog data and descriptive information of all wiring, conduit/fittings, junction boxes, terminals, cabinets, relays, control modules. All other equipment required for a complete fire alarm system. Wire types used shall be listed for fire alarm application.

b. Contractor shall supply manufacturer's catalog, data and descriptive information of all door hardware and closures.

c. All wiring shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and NFPA 70. No "T" tapping shall be allowed within the fire alarm system.

The manufacturer, or his authorized distributor, shall provide documentation substantiating that there is an established agency which stocks a full complement of parts and offers service during normal working hours on all equipment to be furnished. In addition, the above agency will supply parts without delay and at a competitive cost within 24 hours.

Each automatic fire detection and alarm system shall consist of a main fire alarm control panel (referred to as F.A.C. Panel), emergency voice evacuation panel (EVAC) (where required by NFPA or if specified), remote annunciators, initiating devices, signaling devices, manual stations. The system must be capable of transmitting signals for Proprietary Monitoring. The system must be UL listed and compatible with the existing receiving station at the University Police Station.

The system shall be installed in accordance with all referenced codes and standards, and the approved shop drawings. Fire alarm and voice evacuation systems may be combined into one panel enclosure.

Each system shall be capable of being expanded at any time up to the predetermined capacity or a minimum of two (2) additional modules.

Each system shall be capable of operating addressable ionization, thermal and photoelectric detecting devices, manual stations, water-flow and tamper switches, door hold-open devices, and any other relay or device as required or permitted by code.

The F.A.C. Panel shall provide power, annunciation, supervision and control for each fire detection and alarm system. The F.A.C. Panel shall be modular in construction, and contain equipment meeting the requirements of the materials and equipment section of this specification, as necessary to operate according this specification and applicable drawings. The system shall be designed such that alarm indications override trouble conditions.

Powered and non-powered alarm or supervisory initiating devices shall be styles D or E (Class A) initiating devices circuit, as described in NFPA 72, Chapter 7. There shall be no ‘T’-splicing or spider-webbed type circuitry in either the initiating device circuit or audible indicating appliance circuit.

Audible indicating appliance circuit shall be style Z (Class A) indicating appliance circuit. Visible indicating appliance circuits shall be supervised and shall be style Z (Class A).
F.A.C. Panel shall have the capability of being programmed for Positive Alarm Sequence per NFPA 72-3-8.3. Each system shall function as follows when any initiating device is activated:

2. Display individual initiating device description / location / and address on an alphanumeric display to both F.A.C. Panel and remote annunciation panel with user-defined message.

4. Shut down the HVAC system and operate dampers per NFPA 90A, Chapter 4 requirements.

5. Release each electromagnetically held fire door (where applicable). (Cut sheets for such devices to be included in the shop drawing submittal prior to installation.)

6. Unlock each electromagnetically locked security door used as exit (when applicable). (Cut sheets for such devices shall be included in the shop drawing submittal prior to installation.)

8. Report to University Police Department Central Reporting Station equipment and meet the requirements for Proprietary Service.

Where a Smoke Evacuation system is provided, the "Manual Off" switch position for the Smoke Evacuation System shall be monitored by the FACP as a Supervisory Trouble.
Each system shall be nominal 24 VDC, and non-coded. All equipment supplied must be UL listed for the purpose for which it is used, and installed in accordance with any instructions included units listing.

Sequence of operation shall be approved by the university and authorities having jurisdiction prior to the programming.

All materials, equipment, accessories, devices and other facilities and appurtenance covered by this proposal shall be new and unused, best suited for its intended use and shall conform to applicable and recognized standards for their use. All Fire Alarm Equipment items shall be standard catalogued products of a single manufacturer.

The F.A.C. Panel shall be a microprocessor-based unit that can conduct a simple method of system checkout, "walk test", examine, scan, ground fault, power supply troubles, system trouble, appliance circuit trouble, battery trouble, and trouble on each device/zone through operator access levels. Indicators shall be LED and alphanumeric display with a minimum 40 character with user definable message associated with each detection device or zone.

The F.A.C. Panel shall be capable of being programmed by keypad access by the owner at the FACP to individually bypass every owner control unit function monitored by the FAS. Required codes and addresses shall be supplied to the owner upon final acceptance. An alternative method for bypass may also consist of pre-programmed buttons for each individual control unit function. Additional outside computer interface shall not be required. For example, AHU shutdown shall be capable of being bypassed with the appropriate keyed entry and/or bypass button activation. Examples of other control functions to be individually bypassed are: door hold-open devices, area smoke detection, elevator recall, water flow alarms, general alarm, gas solenoid shutdown, etc.

The F.A.C. Panel must have a steady "Power On" light (green color) and each zone/module must have separate "Alarm" (red color) and "Trouble" (amber color) LED indicators.

The control panel shall maintain a moving average of the sensor's smoke chamber value to automatically compensate (move the threshold) for dust and dirty conditions that could affect detection operations. The system shall automatically maintain a constant smoke obscuration sensitivity for each sensor (via the floating threshold) by compensating for environmental factors. The smoke obscuration sensitivity shall be adjustable to within 0.3% of either limit of the UL window (0.5% to 4.0%) to compensate for any environment.

The system shall automatically indicate when an individual sensor needs cleaning. When a sensor's percentage of compensation reaches a predetermined value, a "DIRTY SENSOR" trouble condition shall be audibly and visually indicated at the control panel for the individual sensor. Additionally, the LED on the sensor base shall glow steady giving a visible indication at the sensor location. If a "DIRTY SENSOR" is left unattended, and its average value increases to a second predetermined value, an "EXCESSIVELY DIRTY SENSOR" trouble condition shall be indicated at the control panel for the individual sensor. To prevent false alarms, these "DIRTY" conditions shall in no way decrease the amount of smoke obscuration necessary for system activation.

The control panel shall continuously perform an automatic self-test routine on each sensor that will functionally check sensor electronics and ensure the accuracy of the values being transmitted to the control panel and shall indicate a "SELF TEST ABNORMAL" trouble condition with the sensor location at the control panel.

An operator at the control panel, having a proper access level, shall have the capability to manually access the following information for each sensor primary status:

· An operator at the control panel, having a proper access level, shall have the capability to manually control the following for each sensor: