636-17-2-8891-0364 SIX-YEAR FIRE DAMPER INSPECTION
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STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
SMOKE & FIRE DAMPERS 6-YEAR TEST
GENERAL. Accomplish the smoke & fire dampers test that is required every six years for the Joint Commission Accreditation of Hospitals. The estimate is that 164 dampers need tested. The contractor must be able to work on and with the existing SIMPLEXGRINNEL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM; the contractor will be required to work with and on the SIMPLEXGRINNEL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
REFERENCES. The inspection must be accomplished to satisfy the requirements written in the following:
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, (2016 Edition); specifically important is Chapter 19.
The fusible link operating temperature shall be in accordance with NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, and ANSI/UL 33, Standard for Heat Responsive Links for Fire-Protection Services, temperature classifications and ratings.
NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2015 Edition), Section 8.5.5.4.
Test/Inspection Service Provided By Contractor. The Iowa City VA Medical Center will provide drawings that indicate the approximate location of smoke & fire dampers, and provide other information to support the test and inspection services of the contractor with respect to Customer s Fire and Smoke Dampers.
Operate (i.e., actuate) all Fire and Smoke Dampers in the Iowa City VA Medical Center Building #1 or otherwise identify inoperable Dampers.
Remove and reset fusible links on Dampers, to verify such Damper fully closes and if necessary, replace any fusible link that is compromised (per National Fire Protection Association Code).
As necessary, lubricate all moving parts on each Damper.
Clear each Damper of any debris that would impede such Damper s normal operation.
Coordinate with Customer s representative and local fire department to place Customer s fire alarm system in test mode if necessary to conduct inspection of the smoke Dampers.
Manually activate actuators on electric and pneumatic smoke Dampers to verify proper operation of such Damper.
If there is no existing access to a Damper, then proper size access doors will be installed to facilitate inspection (additional fee).
Identify on Customer s drawings the location of each Damper (Plotting on AutoCAD available for additional fee), along with placement of identification stickers on ceilings or other location to assist in locating such Dampers following inspection.
Report. On conclusion of the performance of the Inspection Services, the Customer will be provided with a report ( Report ), which is intended to provide Customer evidence of Damper inspection for submission to applicable agencies, such as the Joint Commission and Customer s local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), as well as Company s Insurance Company. The Report shall include:
A listing of the location of each Damper, such Damper s number, and whether such Damper passed or failed; if a Damper failed, a detailed explanation of such failure shall be provided; and
Digital photographs of each Damper before and after performance of the Inspection Services (showing each Damper opened and, where operable, closed).
A list of missing or extra dampers that don t correspond to the drawings provided by the Iowa City VA Medical Center.
Scott L Morrison
Contract Specialist
(605)336-3230 x7859
scott.morrison2@va.gov
