UFC 3-600-01
17 April 2003
with change 16 January 2004
Automatic conditioning for transmission of signals under line fault
conditions or signal ground, single open, or both;
Automatic testing of radio signaling devices;
A dedicated transmitter that will transmit alarm and trouble signals
for each essential building; and
Transmitters must be listed or approved for use with the existing
base reporting system.
5-3
FIRE ALARM EVACUATION SYSTEMS.
5-3.1
Applications. Fire alarm evacuation systems must be provided in
the following locations:
Buildings required by NFPA 101.
Buildings requiring automatic detection or suppression systems.
5-3.2
Requirements. These systems consist primarily of initiating
devices (manual pull stations) and notification appliances (fire alarm indicating
devices). Automatic alarm initiating devices such as detectors and water flow
alarms must be connected to these systems when provided. Fire alarm systems
must be connected to a central alarm location, fire department, or alarm
monitoring location. Building fire alarm evacuation systems must be installed in
accordance with NFPA 72. Fire alarm systems must be independent, stand-
alone systems that are not an integral part of a security, an energy monitoring
and control system (EMCS), or other systems. Fire alarm systems may be
connected to security systems or an EMCS for monitoring purposes only, but
must in no way rely on any components of those other systems for operation.
Wireless interior fire alarms are not permitted.
Exception: Existing fire alarm systems controlled by an EMCS.
5-3.2.1
Requirements of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard
(UFAS) and Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Placement and
installation of audiovisual warning devices must be in accordance with the UFAS
and the ADA.
5-4
AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS.
5-4.1
Applications. Fire detection systems must be provided in areas
required by this UFC and should be limited to these applications. Detection
systems must be provided in areas requiring fire detection by NFPA standards
and specific criteria contained in this UFC.
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