SECTION 15360

CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

1. Detection System, Single Zone:

1. The control panel used shall be a Fike model SHP P/N 10-051-X-X or Rhino P/N 10-2161-X where an automatic control system is required to activate the fixed carbon dioxide system.
2. The control system is used to operate a single fixed fire suppression or alarm system based on inputs received from approved detection devices.
3. Detection circuits to be configured using cross-zone, verified detection or single input release concepts.
4. System shall have an adjustable pre-discharge time delay circuit to allow evacuation of the protected area prior to the discharge of carbon dioxide.
5. System shall be U.L. listed and F.M. approved and shall comply with all requirements of NFPA Standards 12, 71, 72A and 72D.

2. Detection System, Multi-Zone:

1. The control system used shall be a Fike INTELLA-SCAN II or Cheetah multi-zone control system where an automatic system is required to activate and coordinate multiple zones of fixed carbon dioxide systems.
2. All inputs shall be analog or addressable; configured as cross-zone, verified detection or single input release concepts.
3. System shall have an adjustable pre-discharge time delay circuit to allow evacuation of the protected area prior to the discharge of carbon dioxide.
4. System shall be microprocessor based and field programmable using a computer/software interface.
5. System shall be capable of remote site status reporting via fiber-optic or modem communication means.
6. System shall be capable of providing addressable output functions.
7. System shall be U.L. listed and F.M. approved and shall comply with all requirements of NFPA Standards 12, 71, 72A and 72D.

3.02 EXAMINATION

1. Verification of Conditions: The contractor shall verify that the hazard is being protected by a carbon dioxide system that meets the requirements of NFPA 12.
2. Functional Testing:

1. After system installation is complete, a functional test of the control devices shall be performed without actually firing the cylinder(s).
2. Verification of all system auxiliary functions shall be made.
3. A thorough inspection of the distribution piping, supports and nozzles shall be made.

3.03 FIELD TESTING

1. Field testing of the system shall be conducted by personnel that are trained and authorized by the system manufacturer.

Field testing can be waived by the authority having jurisdiction. Delete Article 3.03 if testing is not required.

1. Instruct the owner’s personnel in the operation of the [equipment] [system] under the provisions of Section [01670.] [ _______.]