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February 12, 2025 Page 5 of 8 <br />LIFE SAFETY SYSTEM <br />Technical Support Program <br />Smoke Evacuation Performance and Verification Testing We will perform the required testing and documentation of <br />the smoke evacuation systems at the North Campus Detention Center. Siemens will create a Life Safety Testing <br />Manual based on the Fire Alarms / Smoke Control Matrix created for the construction of the Building, and the <br />sequences that programmed into the Siemens system. Manual to be approved by Orange County prior to testing. <br />Testing will be performed semi-annually (2 times per year) on the entire smoke evacuation system including fifteen (15) <br />Air Handling Units, sixteen (16) Exhaust Fans, eight (8) RTUs, One (1) MAU, nine (9) Fans and a manual check at the <br />Fireman's Smoke Control Panel. These are based on the Fire Alarm / Smoke Control Matrix below. <br />Documentation will include three professional, bound reports and one PDF report in electronic format, detailing the <br />results of the test and any recommended repairs to the system components. Reports will also be submitted into the <br />Compliance Engine. <br />Orange County will need to provide personnel at the Siemens Workstation to verify alarms and system response. <br />Orange County will need to provide personnel at the Detention Center to provide access, trigger alarms and perform <br />generator test (if applicable). <br />Orange County will need to arrange for and provide unhindered access within the facility. <br />Each Test is planned to be completed in 2 consecutive days to minimize disruption to the facility. <br />Excessive downtime resulting from access problems in the facility will be negotiated and billable. <br />Testing is to be conducted during regular business hours (M-F, 8-5). <br />Generator testing (if applicable) by Siemens is not included. Orange County will need to provide copies of the generator <br />test to Siemens for inclusion in the formal report (if needed). <br />Corrective labor and materials are not included under this service agreement. <br />Docusign Envelope ID: CF92EF59-38A0-4AC1-BF66-D10A40CFFFE2