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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Fire Alarm System - Manual Pull Station - Material Receiving
SAIC-B-6107 24-Jul-18 INST
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PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

Equipment/ EQUIPMENTS ID NUMBERS GENERAL BOX, ENCLOSURE AND ACCESSORIES ENCLOSURE CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
DESCRIPTION

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME

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SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Document Review, Certification

Fire Alarm System Certification: Fire Alarm System shall be certified by

SAES-B-014
A1 the manufacturer that the designs and materials used in the installation of
Sec. 3.2
its Sprinkler System is metting NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

Fire Alarm System Certification: Fire Alarm System shall be certified by

the manufacturer that the designs and materials used in its installation is
meeting the following standards:
NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems (Automatic Sprinkler Systems
SAES-M-100
A2 Handbook)
Sec. C3
NFPA 13R Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in
Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height
NFPA 14 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC)

As Designed - Fire Alarm System and accessories shall be in accordance

Schedule G
A3 with the Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings,
Sec. 2
diagrams, schedules, lists, databases and associated documents.

Identification - Fire Alarm materials shall be identified by using tags,

Schedule Q
stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and the method of
A4 Att. lV
identification shall not affect the function or quality of the item being
Sec. 4.2
identified.

Schedule G
A5 New and Unused - Fire Alarm materials shall be new and unused.
Sec. 2.1

Free of Damage - Fire Alarm materials shall be free of damage. All

Schedule Q
incoming materials shall be visually inspected for damage and
A6 Att. IV
conformance to all applicable inspection releases with Material Test
Sec. 3.3
Report (MTR).

QC Before Installation - Fire Alarm materials shall conform to all Schedule Q

A7 applicable requirements, standards and specifications prior to release to Att. IV
be used as part of the work. Sec. 3.3

Traceability - Fire Alarm materials [Fire Alarm Systems, smoke and heat
Schedule Q
detectors] shall be traceable from the manufacturer and supplier through
A8 Att. IV
delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, installation, repair, modification and
Sec. 4.3
use.

B Manual Pull Station - MR

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 Boxes shall be designed so that recycling does not occur when a box-
actuating device is held in the actuating position and shall be ready to SAES-B-014
B1
accept a new signal as soon as the actuating device is released. Sec.. 3.2
(NFPA 72 2013 Sec.. 27.6.1.3 )

Manually actuated alarm-initiating devices for initiating

signals other than for fire alarm shall be permitted if the SAES-B-014
B2
devices are differentiated from manual for fire alarm boxes by Sec. 3.2
a color other than red and labeling. (NFPA 72 2013 Sec. 17.14.1)

Combination manual fire alarm boxes and guard's signaling stations shall SAES-B-014
B3
be permitted. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 17.14.2) Sec. 3.2

The operable part of a manually actuated alarminitiating device shall be

SAES-B-014
B4 not less than 42 in. (1.07 m) and not more than 48 in. (1.22 m) from the
Sec. 3.2
finished floor. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 17.14.4)

Additional manual fire alarm boxes shall be provided so that the travel
distance to the nearest fire alarm box will not be in excess of 61 m (200 ft) SAES-B-014
B5
measured horizontally on the same floor. Sec. 3.2
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 17.14.8.5)

C Manual Pull Station - Installation

Inspection: Unless otherwise permitted by 14.3.2 visual inspections

shall be performed in accordance with the schedules in Table 14.3.1 (see
Attachment 1) or more often if required by the authority having jurisdiction.
Devices or equipment that is inaccessible for safety considerations (e.g.,
SAES-B-014
C1 continuous process operations, energized electrical equipment, radiation,
Sec. 3.2
and excessive height) shall be permitted to be inspected during scheduled
shutdowns if approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Extended
intervals shall not exceed 18 months.
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 14.3.1~3)

Concurrent operation of at least four boxes shall not result in the loss of SAES-B-014
C2
an alarm. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.1.1) Sec. 3.2
Boxes, when in an abnormal condition, shall leave the circuit usable SAES-B-014
C3
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.1.2) Sec. 3.2

Boxes, when actuated, shall give a visible or audible indication to the user
that the box is operating or that the signal has been transmitted to the SAES-B-014
C4
public fire service communications center. Sec. 3.2
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.1.4)

Box cases and parts that are accessible to the public shall be of insulating
materials or permanently and effectively grounded. All ground connections SAES-B-014
C5
to street boxes shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 70, National Sec. 3.2
Electrical Code, Article 250. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.1.6)

Means for actuation of alarms by the public shall be located where they
SAES-B-014
C6 are conspicuous and accessible for operation.
Sec. 3.2
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.2.1.1)

Schools, hospitals, nursing homes and places of public assembly shall

SAES-B-014
C7 have a box located at the main entrance, as directed by the authority
Sec. 3.2
having jurisdiction. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.2.1.7)

Boxes shall be conspicuously visible and be highlighted with a distinctive SAES-B-014

C8
color. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.2.1.8) Sec. 3.2

Boxes shall have an integral standby, sealed, rechargeable battery that is

capable of powering box functions for at least 60 hours in the event of
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C9 primary power failure. Transfer to standby battery power shall be
Sec. 3.2
automatic and without interruption to box operation.
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.6.10.1)

If the operating mechanism of a box creates sufficient sound to be heard

SAES-B-014
C10 by the user, the requirements are satisfied.
Sec. 3.2
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. A.27.6.1.4)

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 Where connected to a supervising station, fire alarm systems employing
automatic fire detectors or waterflow detection devices shall include a
manual fire alarm box to initiate a signal to the supervising station. SAES-B-014
C11
Exception: Fire alarm systems dedicated to elevator recall control and Sec. 3.2
supervisory service as permitted in Section 21.3.
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 23.8.5.1.2)

If the operating mechanism of a box creates sufficient sound to be heard

SAES-B-014
C12 by the user, the requirements are satisfied.
Sec. 3.2
(NFPA 72-2013 Sec. A.27.6.1.4)

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be installed so that they are conspicuous, SAES-B-014
C13
unobstructed, and accessible. (NFPA 72-2013Sec. 17.14.8.2) Sec. 3.2

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be located within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the exit SAES-B-014
C14
doorway opening at each exit on each floor. (NFPA 72 Sec. 17.14.8.4) Sec. 3.2

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be mounted on a background of contrasting SAES-B-014

C15
color. (NFPA 72 2013 Sec. 17.14.4) Sec. 3.2

Each manual fire alarm box shall be securely mounted. SAES-B-014

C16
(NFPA 72-2013Sec. 17.14.3) Sec. 3.2

Manual fire alarm boxes shall be mounted on both sides of grouped

SAES-B-014
C17 openings over 40 ft (12.2 m) in width, and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of each side
Sec. 3.2
of the grouped opening. (NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 17.14.8.6)

The application of the two types of auxiliary alarm systems shall be limited
SAES-B-014
C18 to the initiating devices specified in Table 27.6.3.2.2.3. (See attachment
Sec. 3.2
2). [NFPA 72-2013 Sec. 27.6.3.2.2.3]

Manual Fire Alarm Boxes: Manual fire alarm boxes shall be operated
per the manufacturer’s published instructions. Key-operated presignal and
SAES-B-014
C19 general alarm manual fire alarm boxes shall both be tested. (See related
Sec. 3.2
portion of Table 14.4.3.2 in attachment 3).
[NFPA 72-2013 Table 14.4.3.2 Sec.17(e)]

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G - Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-IK-LS Contract)
2. Schedule Q - Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract)
3. NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2013 Edition
4. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition
5. NFPA 72 - National Fire Alarm Code, 2013 Edition
6. SAES-B-014 - Safety Requirements for Plant and Operations Support Buildings,2 January 2018
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Attachment 1: NFPA 72-2013 Table 14.3.1 - Visual Inspection Frequencies

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2. Attachment 2: NFPA 72-2013 Table 27.6.3.2.2.3 - Application of Initiating Devices with Auxiliary Alarm Systems
3. Attachment 3: NFPA 72-2013 Related Portion of Table 14.4.3.2 - Test Methods
NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).

3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products or
services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states
that the equipment, material or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.

4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the
manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Organization,
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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Attachment 1: NFPA 72-2013 Table 14.3.1 - Visual Inspection Frequencies

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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-24-July-2018 - REV.2018.06.00 (Standards Cutoff - June 30,2018) Rev.2018.06.00 30-Jun-18
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Fire Alarm System - Manual Pull Station - Material Receiving
SAIC-B-6107 24-Jul-18 INST
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SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-24-July-2018 - REV.2018.06.00 (Standards Cutoff - June 30,2018) Rev.2018.06.00 30-Jun-18
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SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Fire Alarm System - Manual Pull Station - Material Receiving
SAIC-B-6107 24-Jul-18 INST
& Installation

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Attachment 2: NFPA 72-2013 Table 27.6.3.2.2.3 - Application of Initiating Devices with
Auxiliary Alarm Systems

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Attachment 3: NFPA 72-2013Related Portion of Table 14.4.3.2 - Test Methods

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