Alarms
Fire Marshal
The review of these plans is to ensure the proper design and calculations are provided for compliance, with the below listed code, prior to the installation of the fire alarm and smoke detection system.
| No. | Fire Code Compliance Item |
|---|---|
| A-000 | Applicable Codes: |
| A-002 | Provide floor plans to include room designations and room dimensions NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect 7.4.5; 2019 Ed. |
| A-003 | Provide a sheet that identifies the matrix of operations for all systems and devices, with any design assumptions. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.1(4); 2019 Ed. |
| A-004 | Provide point to point wiring diagrams including end of line resistors. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.4.8; 2019 Ed. |
| A-006 | Provide appliance / device / equipment spec sheets. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.1(5); 2019 Ed. |
| A-008 | Provide a copy of low voltage license. NFPA 72; Chap. 10; sect. 10.5.2; 2019 Ed. |
| A-010 | Is building equipped with an automatic sprinkler system? Authority Having Jurisdiction. |
| A-012 | Provide mounting heights of pull stations (42-54 inches above finished floor). Georgia Accessibility Code; Chap. 3; Sect 308; 2010 Ed. |
| A-014 | Provide mounting heights of strobes wall mount (80 inches above finished floor). Ceiling mounted strobe maximum of 30 feet above finished floor. NFPA 72; Chap. 18; Sect. 18.5.5.1, 18.5.5.2 and 18.5.5.4.6; 2019 Ed. |
| A-016 | Provide automatic sprinkler riser details if more than (1) riser is installed. Authority Having Jurisdiction. |
| A-018 | Provide symbols for devices used in fire alarm and identify candela size. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.2.3; 2019 Ed. |
| A-020 | Provide class of system. NFPA 72; Chap. 12; Sect. 12.3; 2019 Ed. |
| A-022 | Provide secondary power supply. NFPA 72; Chap. 10; Sect. 10.6.7; 2019 Ed. |
| A-024 | Provide plenum rated wire above ceiling. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect 7.4.5 (12). |
| A-026 | Provide Non-plenum rated wire. NFPA 72; Chap. 7; Sect. 7.4.5 (12). |
| A-028 | Provide annunciator panel location in lobby / reception area or at a constantly attended location. NFPA 72; Chap. 10; Sect. 10.18.3; 2019 Ed. |
| A-030 | Verify Fire Alarm control panel location. Make sure it is placed in a UL approved protected enclosure or placed in an environmentally protected area. Must meet the temperature ranges of 32 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. NFPA 72; Chap. 10; Sect. 10.18.3.2; 2019 Ed. |
| A-032 | Identify all Fire Alarm zones at annunciator. NFPA 72; Chap. 10; Sect. 10.18.4; 2013 Ed. |
| A-034 | Hood system shall be wired to Fire Alarm. NFPA 17A; Chap. 5; Sect. 5.3.1. 2019 Ed. |
| A-036 | Provide detector in Elevator lobby. NFPA 101; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.6.3.2.2; 2018 Ed. |
| A-040 | Verify if HVAC duct detectors show trouble and shut unit down. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect. 17.5.3.1.4(2); 2019 Ed. |
| A-042 | Provide a smoke or heat detector for Automatic door release. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect. 17.7.5.6; 2019 Ed. |
| A-044 | Provide supervision for Dry pipe sprinkler systems. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect 17.16.2.2.2; 2019 Ed. |
| A-046 | Provide supervision for Control valves. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect. 17.16.1; 2019 Ed. |
| A-048 | Provide supervision for Pressure sources. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect 17.16.2.2.1; 2013 Ed. |
| A-050 | Provide supervision for Water level. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect. 17.16.3; 2019 Ed. |
| A-052 | Provide supervision for Water temperature. NFPA 72; Chap. 17; Sect 17.16.4; 2019 Ed. |
| A-054 | Provide supervision for Fire pump. NFPA 72; Chap. 23; Sect. 23.8.5.9.2; 2019 Ed. |
| A-056 | Provide supervision for automatic phone dialer for offsite monitoring. NFPA 72; Chap. 26; Sect. 26.5.1.4; 2019 Ed. |
| A-058 | Provide voice evacuation in places of assembly with an occupant load of 300 persons or more. NFPA 101; Chap. 12; Sect 12.3.4.3.6; 2018 Ed. |
| A-060 | Provide voice evacuation with alternate power supply. NFPA 101; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.6.3.9.2(2); 2018 Ed. |
| A-062 | Verify if speakers override sound system. NFPA 101; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.6.3.9.2(3); 2012 Ed. |
| A-064 | Provide voice evacuation with automatic operation. NFPA 101; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.6.3.9; 2018 Ed. |
| A-066 | Provide voice evacuation with microphone and manual override. NFPA 101; Chap. 9; Sect. 9.6.3.9.2(4); 2018 Ed. |
| A-068 | Provide a fire alarm and/or smoke detection system complying with the requirements of the occupancy chapter of the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 20182 Ed. |
| A-070 | Provide mini horn in apartment dwelling units to achieve minimum db. Authority having Jurisdiction. |