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HARMALIYAH CAMP
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TECH. SPECIFICATION-FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM

SAUDI ARABIA
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1.0  INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................3 

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1.1 ....... DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................3 

1.2 ....... SCOPE.......................................................................................................3 
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2.0  REFERENCES ......................................................................................................4 

2.1 ....... REFERENCED PROJECT DOCUMENTS/DRAWINGS ............................4 
DESCRIPTION

2.2 ....... SAUDI ARAMCO ENGINEERING STANDARDS (SAES) .........................5 

2.3 ....... SAUDI ARAMCO MATERIAL SYSTEMS SPECIFICATION (SAMSS) ......5 

2.4 ....... SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS (OTHER) ................................................5 

2.5 ....... INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS ...................................................5 

3.0  DESIGN BASIS .....................................................................................................6 

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3.1 ....... METEOROLOGICAL DATA .......................................................................6 

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3.2 ....... SYSTEM DESIGN......................................................................................6 
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3.3 ....... ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY ...............................................................7 

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4.0  PRODUCTS ...........................................................................................................7 
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4.1 ....... VENDORS .................................................................................................7 
DATE:
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ENGINEER 4.2 ....... EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL - GENERAL ..............................................7 
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DATE: 4.3 ....... FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMCONTROL PANEL .................8 
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4.4 ....... FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.............................................................................9 
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 4.5 ....... SMOKE DETECTOR – SPOT TYPE IONIZATION ....................................9 

DATE: 4.6 ....... MANUAL PULL STATION (FIRE ALARM) ...............................................10 

OPERATIONS

4.7 ....... ALARM BELLS/HORNS/SOUNDERS .....................................................10 

DATE:
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4.8 ....... STROBES/BEACON LIGHT ....................................................................11 

VERIFICATION
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5.0  INSTALLATION...................................................................................................11 
DATE:

6.0  TEST AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................11 

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6.1 ....... FACTORY TESTING AND INSPECTION ................................................11 

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7.0  DOCUMENTATION .............................................................................................12 
7.1 ....... VENDOR DOCUMENTS..........................................................................12 
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7.2 ....... PARTS/DATA REQUIREMENTS .............................................................13 

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8.0  DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING .........................................................13 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION

1.1 DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply throughout this specification.

SAUDI ARAMCO : Saudi Arabian Oil Company

The party that will install equipment and/or goods

CONTRACTOR :
and services covered by this specification.
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The party that manufactures, supply, install,

supervise and commission the system and the
VENDOR :
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03-07-18
DATE

components covered by this specification, associated

project drawings and standards.
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Class-A Wiring Circuit arranged and electrically supervised so a
ENGINEER
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single break or single ground fault condition will be
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indicated by a trouble signal at the Fire Detection
DATE:
PROJECT
: and Alarm system Panel and the circuit will continue
ENGINEER to be capable of operation for its intended service in
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the faulted condition no matter where the break or
DATE:
CERTIFIED
ground fault condition occurs.
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07-MAR-18 Class-B Wiring Circuit arranged and electrically supervised so a

DATE:
CONSTRUCTION single break or single ground fault condition will be
AGENCY
indicated by a trouble signal at the Fire Detection
: and Alarm system Panel no matter where the break
DATE:
OPERATIONS
or ground fault condition occurs and a portion of the
circuit will no longer be capable of operation for its
intended service.
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

1.2 SCOPE
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DATE:

1.2.1 This Technical Specification covers the minimum requirements for the design,
BY:

materials, fabrication, supply, installation, factory and operational testing for the
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1.2.2 The system shall comply with all the requirements of this specification. Any
deviation to these requirements shall require a written approval from SAUDI
ARAMCO or an authorized representative.
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1.2.3 The system shall include, but not limited to, all Fire Detection and Alarm
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devices, portable fire extinguishers, cables and accessories and shall be

complete, and ready to operate.

1.2.4 Fire Detection and Alarm System shall be provided for but not be limited to the
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HARMALIYAH Camp Khuff Gas Project.

1.2.5 VENDOR shall be in full responsibility of providing a complete operational Fire

DESCRIPTION

Detection and Alarm System and in strict compliance with this specification,
Saudi Aramco Standards & Procedures, Industry Codes & Standards and other
associated documents.

2.0 REFERENCES

The following documents form part of this specification.

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2.1 REFERENCED PROJECT DOCUMENTS/DRAWINGS

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PB-838055 Fire Detection and Alarm system Riser Diagram

02-05-18

03-07-18
DATE

PB-838059 Fire Detection and Alarm system Cable Routing

Layout
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PB-838031 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout –

DISCIPLINE Expat Accommodation (RM. TYPE EA-A & B)
ENGINEER
JRB PB-838032 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – Expat
DATE:
07-MAR-18 Accommodation (RM. TYPE EA-C & D)
PROJECT
ENGINEER
PB-838033 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – Expat
JVM Accommodation (RM. TYPE EA-E)
DATE:
07-MAR-18 PB-838034 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout –
CERTIFIED Foreman Accomm. (RM. TYPE FA-A & B)
JRB
PB-838035 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – Saudi
07-MAR-18
DATE: Accommodation (RM.TYPE. SA-A)
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
PB-838036 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout –
Junior TCN Accomm. (RM. TYPE JRA-A,B & C)
DATE: PB-838037 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout –
OPERATIONS Junior TCN Accomm. (RM. TYPE JRA-D, E & F)
PB-838038 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout –
DATE:
Senior Accommodation (RM. TYPE SRA-A & B)
PB-838039 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – B01
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VERIFICATION

Expat Kitchen and Messhall

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PB-838040 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – B02

TCN Kitchen and Messhall
DATE:
BY:

PB-838041 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – B03

Mosque
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PB-838042 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – B04

Laundry
(DCC) NO. _____________________

TECH. SPECIFICATION-FIRE DETECTION & ALARM SYSTEM DWG.TYPE PLANT NO. INDEX DRAWING NO. SHT.NO. REV.NO.

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PB-838043 Fire Detection and Alarm system Layout – B06
Project Manager room
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2.2 SAUDI ARAMCO ENGINEERING STANDARDS (SAES)

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SAES-A-112 Meteorological and Seismic Design Data

SAES-B-014 Safety Requirements for Plant & Operations Support
Buildings
SAES-B-019 Portable, Mobile& Special Fixed Firefighting
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

Equipment
SAES-P-104 Wiring Methods and Materials
SAES-U-101 Regulated Vendor List For Fire Protection Equipment
DESCRIPTION

2.3 SAUDI ARAMCO MATERIAL SYSTEMS SPECIFICATION (SAMSS)

34-SAMSS-815 Annunciators
34-SAMSS-820 Instrument Control Cabinets - Indoor

2.4 SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS (OTHER)

NMR 7930-1 Nonmaterial Requirements for Automatic Fire

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Detectors and Manual Fire Detection and Alarm

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system stations
NMR 7930-2 Nonmaterial Requirements for Fire Detection and
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03-07-18
DATE

Alarm system Control Panel

NMR 7930-3 Intelligent Addressable Module
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NMR 7930-4 Automatic Fire Detectors, Manual Fire Detection and

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Alarm system Calls, Horn, Bells and Beacons
JRB NMR 7923 Nonmaterial Requirement for Control Panels
DATE:
07-MAR-18
A175-34 3500 Inspection Requirements for Fire Detection and
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Alarm system Panel
JVM

DATE:
07-MAR-18 2.5 INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS
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To the extent specified herein, the latest edition or revisions of the following
07-MAR-18
DATE: standards form part of this specification.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY

DATE:
OPERATIONS National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

DATE: NFPA 10 - Portable Fire Extinguishers

CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

EDSD

NFPA 72 - National Fire Detection and Alarm system Code

DATE:
BY:

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

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UL 268 - Smoke Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

(DCC) NO. _____________________

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UL 464 - Audible Signaling Appliances

UL 521 - Heat Detectors for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

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- Standard for Control Units for Fire Protective Signaling

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UL 864
Systems

UL 1481 - Power Supplies for Fire Protective Signaling Systems

ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

UL 1638 - Visual Signaling Appliances

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

DESCRIPTION

C2-90 - National Electrical Safety Code

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

Factory Mutual (FM)

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3.0 DESIGN BASIS

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03-07-18
DATE

3.1 METEOROLOGICAL DATA

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The basic meteorological and seismic data is provided in SAES-A-112.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
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07-MAR-18
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
3.2.1 Detection system shall be précised and of the engineered type. All
JVM components shall be of the same VENDOR or approved equal for use in the
DATE:
07-MAR-18 engineered system.
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3.2.2 All detectors shall be of analogue addressable type and be able to
07-MAR-18
DATE: communicate with the Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel. It shall
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
be possible from the display at the Fire Detection and Alarm system Control
Panel to identify/detect the device that initiates an alarm.
DATE:
OPERATIONS 3.2.3 Detection network shall utilize the state-of-art communication technique to
accomplish a positive and accurate response to fire conditions.
DATE:
3.2.4 All detectors shall have built-in tamper resistant feature and their standard
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

mounting base shall accommodate fire resistant cables and fittings.

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3.2.5 It shall be possible to connect and mix both detectors and manual Fire
DATE:
BY:

Detection and Alarm system stations in the same network of a zone. In such
cases, initiation of manual Fire Detection and Alarm system station shall be
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given the highest priority when other type of initiating signals are received at
the control panel at or near the same time. This could be accomplished through
(DCC) NO. _____________________

non-interfering shunt circuit method or equivalent.

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3.2.6 The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel shall initiate alarm and give
output to field and other panels. For this purpose, the panel shall be
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programmable through control-by-time and control-by-event programming

techniques.
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3.2.7 For each zone alarm output and for common alarm output, there shall be
provided at least Four (04) Form C auxiliary relay contacts rated 3 amperes at
120 VAC in the FACP. The spare contacts shall be used by others.
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3.2.8 VENDOR shall provide a common dry output contact (N.O.) free of voltage in
FACP. Upon Fire Detection and Fire Detection and Alarm system activation,
DESCRIPTION

the dry contact will open, signaling an ESD system.

3.2.9 Vendor shall review the preliminary FACP system design and shall ensure that
the detector/sensor types. Locations and quantities are suitable and in
accordance with applicable NFPA-70 standards, Saudi Aramco standards and
specifications.

3.3 ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

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3.3.1 It shall be the VENDOR’s responsibility to calculate and verify with the
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availability the power rating required for back up to meet NFPA 72

requirements under normal maximum load.
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03-07-18
DATE

3.3.2 All electrical power supply shall conform to NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
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for power limited Fire Detection and Alarm system circuits.

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07-MAR-18
DATE: power supply connections as well as for two-wire detectors.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
JVM 3.3.4 Any problem arising in the power supply circuit like power failure, battery failure
DATE:
07-MAR-18
or ground fault shall be conveyed through audible alarm on the Fire Detection
CERTIFIED and Alarm system Control Panel.
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07-MAR-18
DATE: 3.3.5 Fire Detection and Alarm Control Panel shall be with battery back-up of 2 hours
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY operation.

DATE: 4.0 PRODUCTS

OPERATIONS

4.1 VENDORS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER

The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel, detectors, notification appliances
VERIFICATION

and portable fire extinguishers shall be provided from any of SAUDI ARAMCO
EDSD

approved vendors.
DATE:
BY:

4.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL - GENERAL

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4.2.1 All materials and equipment furnished by the VENDOR shall be of new, unused
and undamaged condition in strict accordance with the requirements of this
(DCC) NO. _____________________

specification

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4.2.2 Where an alternate VENDOR’s equipment are proposed, the alternate
equipment may be considered, as equal, by SAUDI ARAMCO, if they meet the
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following criteria:
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a) Can be installed in the same manner

b) Has the same performance and operating characteristics
c) Meets the requirements in this specification
d) Vendor is SAUDI ARAMCO approved.
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ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

4.2.3 VENDOR shall supply all necessary field enclosures/terminal boxes (weather-
proof for indoor use), isolator modules, interface modules, mounting
DESCRIPTION

accessories and other materials required for the complete operation of the
system.

4.3 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMCONTROL PANEL

4.3.1 The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel shall be the main
appliance for receiving the automatic fire detector and manual call point
signals, process module to indicate the alarm and trouble conditions in a self-
contained display.
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4.3.2 The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel shall be microprocessor
based. Operating programs and configuration data shall be contained in easily
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03-07-18
DATE

updateable non-volatile memory (EEPROM) for memory back-up purpose.

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4.3.3 The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel, automatic fire detectors
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and manual call points shall be all addressable type and compatible to each
JRB other. In addition to the intelligent/addressable detectors used, it shall be
07-MAR-18
DATE: possible to connect conventional detectors or other shorting devices. When
PROJECT
ENGINEER interface modules are required for such purposes, 20 % spare modules shall be
JVM provided for each type.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CERTIFIED 4.3.4 It shall be possible to program/configure the complete fire detection network
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and the system with different levels of password protection.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 4.3.5 Addressing method shall be in such a way that addition of one or a few more
detectors in any zone shall not require re-addressing the remaining detectors or
DATE: shut-down of the system. Provision shall be made to prevent addressing
OPERATIONS duplication.

DATE: 4.3.6 The scanning period of the system shall be in such a way that every detector
CONTROL NUMBER

shall be interrogated by the network at least once every 2 seconds. The

VERIFICATION

response time of the processor shall not exceed 10 seconds.

EDSD

4.3.7 The analog signals received at the Fire Detection and Alarm system Control
DATE:
BY:

Panel shall be configurable for pre-alarm function on individual detector basis.

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4.3.8 Signaling Line Circuit conductors and devices shall be monitored for integrity
and the panel shall initiate “Trouble Alarm” for Ground Fault, Open Wire, and
(DCC) NO. _____________________

Wire Shorting etc. as per NFPA 72.

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4.3.9 Zone modules shall be capable of handling Class-A wiring inputs from field
initiating devices.
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4.3.10 Any single open wire or wire shorting shall not generate “Fire Alarm”, but only
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“Trouble (Fault) Alarm”.

4.3.11 It shall be possible to adjust the sensitivity and enable/disable alarm functioning
of a particular detector from the Fire Detection and Alarm system Control
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

Panel. Alarm disabled shall be indicated in the operator interface through an

LED indication.
DESCRIPTION

4.3.12 It shall be possible to disable automatic alarm setting compensation (if provided
as an option) with respect to time (aging compensation).

4.3.13 The Fire Detection and Alarm system Control Panel shall have the ability to
provide automatic warning that a detector has reached a level of contamination,
which requires that it should be replaced or serviced.

4.3.14 The panel shall have both operator interface and annunciator attached to it.
The operator interface and the annunciator shall be as per section 4.4.
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4.3.15 Message logging facility shall be provided with at least 300 time-stamped
alarm/ trouble messages in a circular buffer storage which shall be free of
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03-07-18
DATE

overflow problem. Each message shall show, but not limited to the source
device ID number, device location, alarm type and level (including device
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failure, programming error, or communication failure) and diagnostic

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
prescription. It shall be possible to view them by scrolling back through the
JRB operator interface board.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 4.3.16 The panel shall be fabricated with necessary openings to have entry for all
JVM cable for detection system network.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CERTIFIED 4.3.17 The control panel shall provide all power required for field devices. A back-up
JRB
battery power supply system shall be provided to maintain the panel fire
07-MAR-18
DATE: detection/alarm devices fully operational for 24 hours, after primary power (120
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY VAC) failure, under non-alarm conditions plus 5 Minutes under continuous
alarm conditions.
DATE:
OPERATIONS 4.3.18 Back-up batteries shall be of dry type and mounted inside the control panel.

DATE: 4.3.19 Twenty percent (20%) spare terminals of all types and VENDOR’s standard
CONTROL NUMBER

terminal strips shall be provided.

VERIFICATION
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4.4 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DATE:
BY:

4.4.1 Vendor to provide and install fire extinguishers in the Harmaliyah Camp as per
drawing.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.__________
REVISION CERTIFICATE
00B

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

4.5 SMOKE DETECTOR – SPOT TYPE IONIZATION

(DCC) NO. _____________________

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4.5.1 Ionization type smoke detector shall be dual chamber type. The detector shall
have an LED in its base, which is illuminated in a steady “on” mode when in
alarm. Detector reset shall be performed by the control unit reset switch. The
ENGG CERT
JRB

JRB

ionization smoke detectors shall also be UL listed or FM approved

JRB
JRB

4.5.2 The design of the ionization detector compensating circuits shall provide stable
operation with regard to minor changes in temperature, humidity and
atmospheric conditions.
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

4.5.3 A special locking screw shall be provided to lock the head to the base. The
head to base connection shall be by use of bifurcated contacts.
DESCRIPTION

4.5.4 Mount detector on interchangeable type base, capable of operation on either 2-

wire or 4-wire loop.

4.6 MANUAL PULL STATION (FIRE ALARM)

4.6.1 The manual pull station shall have a cast metal housing with a dual action
release configuration to prevent accidental system activation. The legend on
the front of the station shall be “PULL TO ACTIVATE” and in Arabic and
English language.
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4.6.2 The dual action release configuration shall be of a lift then pull action type.
02-05-18

03-07-18
DATE

4.6.3 The device shall require the use of a key common to the pull stations to reset
after operation to prevent unauthorized access.
00A

00B
NO.
REV

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
4.6.4 The device shall be U.L. listed or F.M. approved.
JRB
07-MAR-18
DATE: 4.7 ALARM BELLS/HORNS/SOUNDERS
PROJECT
ENGINEER
JVM 4.7.1 The vibrating alarm bell/horn shall be approved for use with the control system.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CERTIFIED 4.7.2 The polarized alarm bell/horn shall be rated at 24 VDC and shall contain a
JRB
series diode for use in supervised systems.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 4.7.3 The alarm bell shall have a dB level of 86-98 and horn shall have a dB level of
101 at a distance of 3 m.
DATE:
OPERATIONS 4.7.4 Where audible appliances are installed to provide signals for sleeping areas,
they shall have a sound level of at least 15 dB above the average ambient
DATE: sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound level having a duration of at
CONTROL NUMBER

least 60 seconds or a sound level of at least 75 dBA, whichever is greater,

VERIFICATION

measured at the pillow level in the area required to be Served by the system
EDSD

using the A-weighted scale (dBA).

DATE:
BY:

4.7.5 The bell shall be constructed with materials of quality to ensure reliability and
long life and have a baked red enamel finish.
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.__________
REVISION CERTIFICATE
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BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

4.7.6 The sounder shall be approved for use with the control systems.
(DCC) NO. _____________________

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4.7.7 The sounder shall be low current with high output dB level up to 100 dB

4.7.8 The bell/horn shall be U.L. listed or F.M. approved.

ENGG CERT
JRB

JRB

4.8 STROBES/BEACON LIGHT

JRB
JRB

4.8.1 The strobes shall be approved for use with the control systems.

4.8.2 Alarm (strobe) light shall provide visual indication of alarm situation or as a
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

visual supplement to an audible alarm device. The strobe light shall be rated at
24 VDC and have a current draw of no more than 0.42 Amps.
DESCRIPTION

4.8.3 The lamp shall be protected by a white translucent LEXAN lens, with the word
(FIRE) imprinted in red letters.

4.8.4 The strobe shall be polarized and powered from the control unit.

4.8.5 The strobe shall have a minimum flash rate of 1 flash per second.

4.8.6 The strobe shall be U.L. listed or F.M. approved.

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5.0 INSTALLATION
-

VENDOR shall provide all materials required to set up, mount and connect all system
02-05-18

03-07-18
DATE

equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards. The materials to be

provided and installed by vendor consisting of FACP, detectors, sensors, and others
00A

00B
NO.
REV

miscellaneous items that formed part of Harmaliyah Camp Khuff Gas Project Fire
DISCIPLINE Detection and Alarm system.
ENGINEER
JRB

DATE:
07-MAR-18 The electrical installation shall comply with the requirements of the National Electrical
PROJECT
ENGINEER
Code (NEC).
JVM

DATE:
07-MAR-18 Electrical equipment shall conform to the standards of IEEE and ANSI.
CERTIFIED
JRB

07-MAR-18
DATE: 6.0 TEST AND INSPECTION
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
6.1 FACTORY TESTING AND INSPECTION
DATE:
OPERATIONS All items manufactured to this Specification are subject to verification by SAUDI
ARAMCO in accordance with the inspection requirements of associated SAUDI
DATE:
ARAMCO Material System Specifications.
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

6.2 FIELD ACCEPTANCE TESTING AND INSPECTION

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6.2.1 All tests, adjustments and preliminary operation shall be done under the
DATE:
BY:

direction of a qualified, experienced person.

APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.__________
REVISION CERTIFICATE
00B

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

6.2.2 The acceptance tests shall be carried out in the presence of SAUDI ARAMCO
of his authorized representative. The tests shall include a check and
(DCC) NO. _____________________

adjustment of all detectors and an operational test of all control panels,

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shutdowns, alarms and all operating parts of the system.

6.2.3 During testing, NFPA 72 Chapter 10, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
ENGG CERT
JRB

JRB

Procedures shall be followed.

JRB
JRB

6.2.4 The VENDOR shall submit all test procedures to the SAUDI ARAMCO for
review 45 days prior to start of the work.

6.2.5 Inspection and testing shall meet the requirements of Form A175-343500,
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

Inspection requirements of Fire Detection and Alarm system Panel, including

push buttons, alarms, smoke detectors or sirens.
DESCRIPTION

6.2.6 If these tests do not show conformance with process quantities, the VENDOR
shall take whatever remedial steps are necessary.

6.2.7 Retests shall be undertaken until the system is modified to a point where it
conforms to the specification. All expenses for retest and remedial steps shall
be at VENDOR’s account at no cost to SAUDI ARAMCO.

6.2.8 Fire Detection and Alarm systems shall be commissioned as per the guidelines
of SAES-B-14, section 7.9.
JO/EWO
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7.0 DOCUMENTATION
02-05-18

03-07-18
DATE

7.1 VENDOR DOCUMENTS

00A

00B
NO.
REV

7.1.1 The VENDOR shall furnish the following information:

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
JRB a) Certified outline drawings showing all dimensions, the size, and location of
07-MAR-18
DATE: all connections.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
JVM b) Certified detail and cross section drawings with bill of materials, material
DATE:
07-MAR-18
specifications, location and wording of applicable standards and codes, and
CERTIFIED Purchaser’s approval stamp.
JRB

07-MAR-18
DATE: c) Certified installation diagrams showing the items to be field-installed and
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY their identification numbers.

DATE: d) Certified wiring diagrams.

OPERATIONS

e) Certified record of shop tests.

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER

f) Performance Curves.
VERIFICATION
EDSD

g) Installation, maintenance and operating instructions.

DATE:
BY:

h) All VENDOR drawings shall be prepared using Intergraph Micro station and
shall conform to standards and procedures set forth in the SAUDI ARAMCO
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.__________
REVISION CERTIFICATE
00B

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Drafting Manual, Volume IV "Computer Aided Design & Drafting".

Equipment data sheet, specifications, operating manuals, and other
(DCC) NO. _____________________

documents shall be prepared using Microsoft Excel and Word programs.

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7.1.2 Certified Drawings, Literature and Photographs
ENGG CERT
JRB

JRB

Documentation shall be in accordance with the SAUDI ARAMCO Non-Material

Requirement (NMR) forms described in section 2.2 under categories shown
JRB
JRB

below:

601 - Preliminary Drawings for Review and Approval by SAUDI

ARAMCO
ISSUED FOR 90% DESIGN REVIEW
ISSUED FOR 60% DESIGN REVIEW

602 - Certified Drawings, Literature, Photographs and Parts/Data

Requirements.
603 - Operations, Maintenance Manuals, Installation Instructions, Test
DESCRIPTION

Certificates, etc.

7.2 PARTS/DATA REQUIREMENTS

Parts Data requirements shall be fulfilled by submitting information in accordance with

the provisions of SAUDI ARAMCO ESP-004 “Electronic Spare Parts Data Package”.

8.0 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

JO/EWO
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a) Handle Fire Detection and Alarm system equipment carefully to prevent

02-05-18

03-07-18

damage, breaking, and scoring. Do not install damaged equipment or

DATE

components; replace with new.

00A

00B
NO.
REV

DISCIPLINE b) Store Fire Detection and Alarm system equipment in clean, dry place. Protect
ENGINEER
JRB from weather, dirt, fumes, water, construction debris, and physical damage.
07-MAR-18
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
JVM
07-MAR-18
DATE:
CERTIFIED
JRB

07-MAR-18
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY

DATE:
OPERATIONS

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD

DATE:
BY:
APPROVAL/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS,
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.__________
REVISION CERTIFICATE
00B

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________

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