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FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Section 16710 15-1207 all equipment against defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years, and provide on -the -premises service during normal working hours for two years, at no cost to Owner if trouble is not caused by misuse, abuse, or accident, or at current labor rates if so caused. Provide manufacturer's written one-year guarantee for equipment and parts. 2. Service shall normally be available within 24 hours from service department of authorized distributor of manufacturer by factory trained servicemen. 3. On -the -premises service at other than normal working hours to also be available, but labor charges for such calls to be paid by purchaser at Owner labor rates. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 SYSTEM OPERATION A. Activation of any manual station or automatic detector shall cause the operation of all audible and visual signals. In addition to sounding local alarm signals, operation of manual stations or automatic detectors shall activate a digital communicator for telephone leased line reporting to remote SB575 compliant supervisory station. Telephone company leased lines and remote station monitoring shall be arranged by the Owner. The system shall be electrically supervised against open circuits and grounds on the wiring to the alarm and initiating devices. B. Contractor to ensure synchronization of visual devices where required by NFPA 72. 2.02 STANDARD PRODUCTS A. Equipment and accessories furnished under the terms of these specifications shall be the standard products of the manufacturers specified or required. All equipment shall be listed by U.L. and State Fire Marshal. New equipment shall be compatible with existing system. B. Refer to drawings for devices used. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A. Electrical Contractor shall retain the services of the duly appointed representative as specified hereinbefore, who shall furnish all equipment, make all connections to same, and place system in operation. Technician and workman employed shall be particularly skilled in this type of work. Technicians and workmen must have NICET certification as required hereinbefore. Fire alarm system contractors shall possess a valid C10 California Electrical Contractors license. Only contractors holding a valid license may perform any fire alarm work. B. Existing system shall be tested as soon as possible after award of contract and prior to any demolition work and prior to preparing submittals. Contractor shall test entire system to insure proper operation. Any defects or deficiencies found shall be listed and presented to Owner in letter form. It will be assumed that existing equipment is fully functional unless identified otherwise by Contractor. Testing shall be scheduled by the Contractor and shall be conducted at time least disruptive to 4