Subject: Basic Requirements for Central Station s1

Monitoring Only Central Station Fire Alarm

Listing Evaluation

Listing Evaluation

A UL Listing project includes:

1. Evaluating the central station facility for compliance with UL 827, Central-Station Alarm Services

2. Analyzing the ability of central station staff to receive, process, and record signals received from selected systems in accordance with NFPA 72, The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.

Standards

UL Standards are available from COMM 2000, at www.comm-2000.com or 888-853-3503.

NFPA 72 may be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.

Evaluation Details

In general, our Listing evaluation will consist of evaluating the monitoring facility for compliance with UL 827 and the ability of the central station staff to process signals in accordance with UL827 & NFPA 72.

Central Station Facility – Please complete a Fire Alarm Central Station Facility pre-evaluation data sheet and return it with the Listing Project quote acceptance.

On the day of the central station facility evaluation, please have a technician available who has knowledge of the receivers, automation systems, your network, and all standby power systems.

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If you have any questions, please contact UL Customer Service at 1-877-854-3577, ext 40227

Central Station Fire Alarm

(Protective Signaling) Service

Monitoring Station Pre-Evaluation Data Sheets

Completed forms must be returned to UL prior to the Evaluation

Service Center Number: ______

Central Station Co. Name: ______

Service Center Address: ______

______

Name of Contact: ______Phone Number: ______

e-Mail Address: ______

RUNNER INFORMATION

Number of Runners per Shift: 1 2 3 4

Qty. in Station #1 ______

Location of Runner (Circle applicable and describe below)

Central Station Runner Station Vehicle Other

______

COMMUNICATION MEANS

Communication Between the Serving Central Station and the Runner(s):

(Note: The communication means must be two-way)

Type Test Schedule

(1) ______

(2) ______

(3) ______

Location of Test log: ______

**** CENTRAL STATION BUILDING DESCRIPTION ****

(Based on Fire Resistance Ratings UL 827, Tables 4.1)

Occupancy Single ______Multiple ______

Sprinkler System Yes ______No ______

Automatic Fire Alarm System Yes ______No ______

Exterior Bearing Wall Construction ______

Interior Bearing Wall Construction ______

Support Beams Construction ______

Support Columns Construction ______

Truss or Joist Construction ______

Floor/ceiling construction (If multiple story, list each floor/ceiling assembly.)

______

If known, please provide the following information:

Design, or fire resistance ratings of any combustible structural members, which comprise the building (Design Ratings based on current UL Fire Resistance Directory Vols. 1 & 2, or an Architect’s documentation)

______

Roof construction ______

______

Roof covering ______

Class ‘A’ covering? ______

NOTE:

All interior doors and frames installed within walls that require a fire resistance rating; shall be UL fire rated for a minimum of 45 minutes.

**** CENTRAL STATION OPERATING ROOM ****

Location/Floor

If central station is housed in a multiple occupancy building, please describe construction of any combustible walls, floors, and ceilings enclosing the central station operating room.

Physical Security of the Station:

Do walls enclosing Operating Room extend to the roofline or fixed assemblies?

Yes ______No ______

Construction of Entry Door(s): ______

Is an Automatic Door Closer Installed? Yes ______No _____

Is a manual means of identification installed? Yes ______No _____

Can the door be readily left in an unlocked position? Yes ______No _____

If an electric strike is used, is standby power provided? Yes ______No _____

Are there windows in the Operating Room? Yes ______No _____

Describe the protection of any windows that are accessible from outside of the alarm service company’s offices:

______

**** POWER/GENERATOR ROOM (S) CONSTRUCTION ****

Location/Floor______

Power Room Wall Construction ______

______

Power Room Floor Construction ______

______

Ceiling Construction ______

______

Door(s) & Frame(s) Construction______

______

If located indoors, are door(s) & frame(s) UL fire rated? Yes ______No ______

Burglar Alarm Supervision Yes ______No ______

Fire Alarm Supervision Yes ______No ______

Ventilation Yes ______No ______

If generator is located out of doors, please describe type of security:

______

**** CENTRAL STATION STAFF ****

No. on Duty per Shift Shift 1 2 3 4

Operator(s) ______

Runner(s) at Central Station ______

Runner(s) at Runner Station ______

**** CENTRAL STATION EQUIPMENT ****

TELEPHONE CABLE

NOTE:

Telephone conductors carrying signal and communications circuits into the building housing the central station shall be protected against mechanical damage, fire, and attack by methods outlined in UL 827, Section -10 Cable System.

Please describe protection and routing of the telephone cable serving the central station:

______

IF APPLICABLE:

An antenna cable connecting a radio antenna to radio receiving and/or transmitting equipment located in a building housing the central station, and used to process UL Listed alarm signals shall be protected against fire, mechanical damage, and attack by the methods outlined in UL 827, Section -10.5 Antenna Cable.

Please describe protection and routing of the antenna cable serving the central station:

______

**** CENTRAL STATION RECEIVING EQUIPMENT ****

RECEIVERS

No. Units Manufacturer Model No. Connected to

Automation System

______

AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT

Software Provider ______Version ______

Main Computer Mfg. ______Model No. ______

Redundant System? Yes______No______

Total Systems Monitored ______Total Systems with Openings/Closings ______

UPS Installed? Yes ______No ______

**** SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY ****

NOTE:

Required standby power shall be in accordance with UL 827, Section 9 Power Supply

(Please check box which best describes standby power)

24 hour Battery Supply with Rectifiers (s) or UPS [ ]

Generator and 4 hour Battery Supply [ ]

Two generators, one with auto start [ ]

BATTERY CHARGERS

Internal to the Receivers Yes ______No ______

(If chargers are part of the receivers, proceed to the next section)

External to the Receivers Yes ______No ______

No. Units Manufacturer Model No. Output Rating

______V______A

GENERATOR(S)

Mfg.______Model ______Rating ______

Mfg.______Model______Rating ______

UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SOURCE

Mfg. ______Model______Rating ______

Mfg.______Model______Rating ______

Battery Mfg.: ______Model No. ______

UPS Bypass Switch (For Routine Maintenance) ______

______

Run Time on UPS Batteries ______

Additional Comments about any part of the Central Station:

______

Records Description Sheet

Fire Alarm System Record of Completion

A document that acknowledges the features of installation, operation, service, and equipment with representation by the property owner, system installer, system supplier, service organization and the authority having jurisdiction. An example of a record of completion form can be found in NFPA 72.

As-Built (Record) Drawings

As-Built drawings are drawings that document the location of all devices, appliances, wiring sequences, wiring methods and connections of the components of the fire alarm system as installed. These drawings must consist of current fire alarm system shop drawings, showing the location of fire alarm system components, remote power extenders, control units or modules. The drawings must also show the actual location of each alarm detection device, and audible appliance. Drawings provided must reflect the actual system installed. Where drawings are not available due to the extended life of the system installed, duplicate drawings must be produced depicting the current installation. Full-scale cad drawings are not required for the UL evaluation. Smaller versions may be submitted or made available at the time of our evaluation. The drawings should be done to scale and include a legend identifying all symbols that are used.

Battery Calculations

A battery calculation for a central station system consists of recording the current drain of each component of the fire alarm system in the normal supervisory load, totaling the supervisory loads and multiplying by 24 hours. In addition, the current drain of each individual component when in alarm mode is also recorded, totaled and multiplied by 5 minutes. The results of these calculations are combined and multiplied by a safety factor to establish the minimum ampere-hour capacity of the standby batteries.

Acceptance Test Record

An acceptance test is a test of all parts of the alarm system by the alarm service company that is maintaining the system. The test methods are described in NFPA 72 and the results shall be individually recorded for each component, device, appliance, and conductor.

Copy of Original Equipment Submittals

Original equipment submittals include a description of all devices that make up the fire alarm system. The listing category, visual description, power requirement for each device, and limits of usage must be included. These documents may be submitted prior to our on-site visit or made available at the time of our evaluation.

Operational Manuals

Manuals defining the proper operation of all fire alarm system control equipment and peripheral devices must be provided for the end user. Documents must correspond with equipment models currently installed in the system.

Manufacturer’s Proper Testing and Maintenance Requirements

Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules and tables found in NFPA 72 or on a frequency approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Fire alarm system equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Methods and instruments that measure certain parameters as required by the manufacturer must be provided at the time of our evaluation. As part of the testing required during our evaluation, the retransmission signal and the time of the retransmission shall be recorded in the central station. A record of these tests must be provided upon completion of our field investigation.

Periodic Test and Inspection Forms

The forms that are used to record periodic tests and inspections of fire alarm systems are required to display the each component, device, appliance and wiring that was tested and the tests that were conducted.

Contracts

Central station service requires the alarm service company establish contracts with the subscriber for the performance of inspection, testing, maintenance, monitoring, signal processing and runner service. A Listed local company may in turn subcontract the monitoring and signal processing to a UL Listed central station.

Protected Property Evaluations

Checklist & Data Sheets

One set of the following Checklist & Data Sheets should be completed for each fire alarm system to be evaluated. These must be returned with the pre-audit data sheets when you accept our quote.

Confirmation Checklist

Please confirm that all requested items will be available in your office at the time of our visit by placing a check mark to the right of each item, sign and date as indicated below.

Required Documents
Fire Alarm System Record of Completion
As-built (Record Drawings)
Operational Manuals, (Verified on hand at premise or at the alarm service company office)
Manufacturer’s Testing and Maintenance Requirements, (Verified on hand at premise or at the alarm service company office)
Battery Calculations
Copy of forms used to record periodic test and inspections
Required Contracts
Acceptance Test records

(Signature) (Date)

UL LLC

Fire Alarm System

Pre-Evaluation Data Sheets

Please Return Completed Forms to UL Prior to Audit

PROTECTED PROPERTY

Name:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:

ALARM SERVICE COMPANY

Service Center No:
Name:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Representative: (Name & Title) / Phone Number:
( )

COMMENTS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Note: Clarify Location or Area of Coverage, as Needed

ALARM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

SYSTEM TYPE

Select Type of System:
------CENTRAL STATION SERVICE - NFPA 72
------REMOTE SUPERVISING STATION – NFPA 72
------PROPRIETARY SUPERVISING STATION - NFPA 72
------LOCAL ALARM SYSTEM - NFPA 72 / Edition (year)
Area Covered/Location: (Building(s), Floor(s), or Areas(s))
System Testing and Maintenance: Date of Periodic Testing and Maintenance Contract:
Note: Variations in Testing and Maintenance Procedures from Standard shall be shown in Deviations Section:

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION

AHJ Responsible for System: (Specify Name and Phone Number)
Responding Fire Department:

AUTOMATIC FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SERVICE

Coverage: (Select One) Total Selected Area Partial
Total – Detectors are installed in all rooms, halls, storage areas, basements, attics, lofts, spaces above suspended ceilings, and other subdivisions and accessible spaces as well as the inside of all closets, elevator shafts, enclosed stairways, dumbwaiter shafts, and chutes.
Selected Area – Same code requirements as total coverage but protection is only provided for a specifically defined area(s) of the protected property. Indicate specific areas protected in Comments Section Page 1.
Partial – Deviations from Total or Selected Area coverage. Protection provided as required by the AHJ in areas such as common areas and work spaces, such as corridors, lobbies, storage rooms, equipment rooms, and other tenantless spaces.
Quantity: / Type:
Smoke Detectors
Heat Detectors
Duct Detectors
Other Specify:

SPRINKLER SYSTEM WATERFLOW ALARM AND SUPERVISORY SERVICE

Note: If all sprinkler risers and waterflow shutoff valves are not supervised, show in Deviations Section
Type of System: Wet Pipe Dry Pipe
Quantity: / Type:
Waterflow Switches
Sprinkler Valve Supervisory Switches
Other Supervisory Services:
Quantity: / Type:
Water Pressure Devices
Water Temperature Devices
Water Level Devices
Air Pressure Devices
Room Temperature Devices
Fire Pump Power Devices
Fire Pump Running Devices
Other Specify:

MANUAL FIRE ALARM AND GUARD’S TOUR SUPERVISORY SERVICE

Note: If proper number of fire alarm boxes required by standard is not installed, show in Deviations Section
Quantity: / Type:
Manual Fire Alarm Boxes
Guard Tour Stations
Combination Manual Fire Alarm and Guard Tour Stations

ALARM NOTIFICATION AND ANNUNCIATION DEVICES

Note: If quantity and location of alarm notification devices does not comply with the Standard, show in Deviation Section
Quantity: / Type:
Horns
Bells
Chimes
Visual Signals Type: Strobe Light Graphic
Audible/Visual Signals Type: Strobe Light Graphic
Other Specify:

EMERGENCY VOICE ALARM SERVICE

Quantity: / Type:
Speakers
Voice Alarm channels
Speaker Zones
Telephone Jacks

CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Manufacturers and Model Numbers. Indicate model numbers and manufacturers of all control units, sub-controls, annunciators, transmission devices, power supplies, and any components used within these units.
Quantity: / Manufacturer & Model Number: / Description:
If Additional space is needed, please attach separate sheet

ALARM TRANSMISSION METHOD

Circle those that apply:
Digital Alarm Communicator Radio System (two-way) Radio System (one-way)
Cellular Digital Communicator Multiplex Derived Channel Direct Wire
Internet

SUPERVISING MONITORING STATION

Name:
Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
UL File Number: / Service Center Number:

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION

Note: The following must be checked as available for all systems:
Fire Alarm System Record of Completion
As-Built (Record) Drawings
Operational Manuals
Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions
Battery Calculations
Copy of Form used to Record Periodic Test and Inspection
Required Contracts

SYSTEM DEVIATIONS FROM REFERENCED NFPA STANDARDS

Note: If service provided (i.e. periodic testing, maintenance, response, or coverage) is not in accordance with NFPA Standard specified, the details must be shown on this section.