R426--Double Array Application, Campus-Wide Mass Notification System, Capable of Connecting to A Notifier System and Also Provide Intelligible Audio on A 100-Acre Campus.

Double Array application, Campus-Wide Mass Notification System, capable of connecting to a notifier system and provide intelligible audio on a 100-acre campus. System will be used to notify people outdoors of pending storms, traffic control, and other emergency related announcements. Notifications will be made from the VA Police office, utilizing the existing fire alarm network voice system. REQUIREMENT: On behalf of the Columbia Healthcare System, WJB Dorn VA Medical Center located in Columbia South Carolina. We are looking to have the capability to make announcements utilizing our Notifier Fire Alarm voice system to our 100-acre facility. The reasons are we may need to make these announcements is in certain situations, active shooter, storm warnings, construction detours, fire alarm instructions, code announcements, to list a few reasons. The mass communication needs to be controlled using switches on the main panel in the VA police offices dispatch to allow the circuits to be turned off during night operation. The mass notification needs to be electronically monitored for faults that would inhibit the operation when needed. The Mass notification needs to be UL listed for outdoor use. The installer must be Notifier certified and trained to work on Notifier with at least 5 years experience. The installer must be NICET certified to design and installation of all equipment. All roof mounting shall be done to avoid potential roof leaks and a roof letter is required by a licensed roofing contractor after completion to insure proper control of water removal.

Division 27 -	Communications, Common Work Results for Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security.