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22.7.4.5 AFS Fire Detection and Suppression Description
VESDA provides early warning fire detection utilizing a dual interlock pre-action fire sprinkler
system. Two initiating device inputs, smoke detectors and loss of air pressure for example are
required to allow water to flow into the sprinkler pipe. Under normal operation, the sprinkler
pipe contains no water.
22.7.4.6 Fuel Description
The fuel system has been designed to provide 48 hours of continuous runtime under full load
without refueling. Submersible pumps transfer the fuel between the main tanks and the day
tanks. System features include redundant transfer pumps, duel controls, fuel polishing system,
leak detection, and integration in to the Building Management System.
22.7.4.7 Building Monitoring System
Automated Logic Controls (ALC) Building Management System monitors and controls the HVAC
system. A Square D Power Logic System monitors mission critical power systems.
22.7.4.8 Ground Description
The building grounding system exceeds NEC and IEEE standards. A signal reference ground
system compliant with the National Electrical code and ANSI/TIA-942-2005 is installed.
22.7.4.9 Lightning Protection
Complete UL labeled lightning protection for the building is provided in compliance with the
National Electrical Code and Lightning Protection Institute (LPI)