IDAHO STATESMAN - To install a new fire alarm system in an existing building and new additions. The new equipment and devices will be installed in phases to coordinate with the phased remodel of the building and will eventually replace the existing building fire alarm system. All work is to be completed by August 2003. In the interim, both systems (new and existing) will be operational, with only the new panel providing signal transmission to offsite monitoring and the existing FAC panel interconnected to the new panel for "alarm" and "trouble" signals only. Both panels are located adjacent to each other, for ease in resetting the panels. The new system will include sprinkler monitoring, a voluntary manual alarm system (pull stations at all exits and full a/v annunciation), monitoring of duct detectors for HVAC air handler shut down, induct detectors for smoke damper release, smoke detection for release of hold-opens on smoke rated doors, smoke and heat detectors for elevator recall/shunt trip, and offsite monitoring.
The associated building permit (BLD 02-00311) is to add a 6,700 s.f. ground floor addition and a 6,150 sq.ft., pre-planned, second floor addition and to remodel approximately 40,000 sq.ft. of existing office space.

The associated building permit (BLD 02-00311) is to add a 6,700 s.f. ground floor addition and a 6,150 sq.ft., pre-planned, second floor addition and to remodel approximately 40,000 sq.ft. of existing office space