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LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS PRODUCT CATALOG – MID-RISE OFFICES, NORTH TEXAS

Existing mid-rise office buildings in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Addison, Richardson, Las Colinas, and Arlington typically combine legacy fire protection infrastructure with newer code-driven upgrades. The products below are representative of what fire protection contractors, engineers, and owners commonly specify in the region to keep systems compliant with NFPA 13, NFPA 72, and local fire marshal preferences.

All examples are commercial-grade products suitable for 4–12 story office buildings when properly engineered and installed.

1. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (WET, DRY, PRE-ACTION)

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

1. Alarm Check / Riser Assembly
   Victaulic FireLock NXT Series 769 Deluge / Check Valve
   Used as the heart of many wet riser assemblies and Vic-Quick risers in North Texas, this valve controls waterflow into the system and provides alarm trim connections. It is UL/FM listed and designed for pressures up to 300 psi, supporting multi-story risers subject to local high static pressures.
   Product page:
   https://www.victaulic.com/products/series-769-firelock-nxt-deluge-system-check-valve/
2. Sprinkler System Piping
   Wheatland Tube – Schedule 10/40 Fire Sprinkler Pipe
   Black steel pipe (Schedule 10 or 40) remains the standard in mid-rise wet systems. Wheatland’s fire sprinkler pipe is UL-listed and FM-approved for fire protection service. It is widely stocked by North Texas distributors, making it a common choice for TIs and riser rework.
   Manufacturer overview:
   https://www.wheatland.com/products/fire-sprinkler-pipe/
3. Standard Pendent / Upright Sprinkler Heads
   Tyco Series TY-FRB (e.g., TY323 pendent)
   The TY-FRB line is a quick-response, standard-coverage sprinkler family that includes pendent, upright, and recessed variations with a K-factor of 5.6, suitable for light and ordinary hazard occupancies such as offices and corridors. These are often used when reworking heads for new ceiling layouts in North Texas TIs.
   Product data:
   https://www.tyco-fire.com/products-and-solutions/sprinklers-nozzles-and-accessories/standard-coverage/ty-frb_fis/series-ty-frb-sprinklers
4. Concealed Sprinkler Heads (Class A finishes)
   Viking Mirage VK462 Concealed Pendent Sprinkler
   Frequently used in upgraded lobbies and Class A tenant spaces, this concealed head hides behind a flat cover plate for a clean appearance, while still providing standard spray performance.
   Product page:
   https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/products/sprinklers/standard-coverage/mirage-vk462
5. Inspector’s Test & Drain Valve
   AGF TESTanDRAIN Model 1011A
   This valve combines inspector’s test and main drain functions and includes a code-required pressure relief valve. It is compact and UL/FM approved, enabling fast testing and draining at floor risers and remote branches.
   Product page:
   https://agfmfg.com/with-pressure-relief/1011A
6. Flow Switches and Tamper Switches
   Potter VSR Vane-Type Waterflow Switch
   A widely used vane-type flowswitch installed on wet riser piping to signal waterflow to the fire alarm panel. Designed for 2”–10” steel pipe schedules 5–40 and UL/FM listed.
   Product page:
   https://www.pottersignal.com/fire-sprinkler/flowswitches/sprinkler-flow-switch-vsr

Potter OSYSU Outside Screw & Yoke (OS&Y) Supervisory Switch

Mounted on OS&Y gate valves to supervise valve open position. Essential on riser control valves where AHJs in Dallas, Plano, and Frisco require active supervision. 

Product page:

https://www.pottersignal.com/fire-sprinkler/supervisory-switches/screw-yoke-valve-switch

B. Dry-Pipe Systems (Garages, Exterior, Exposed Areas)

1. Dry Pipe Valve
   Viking Model F-1 Dry Pipe Valve
   A latching differential dry valve that separates the water supply from the air-filled piping in exposed garages or balconies. Robust construction helps deal with North Texas freeze events when combined with proper heat tracing and insulation.
   Product page:
   https://www.vikinggroupinc.com/products/valve-systems/dry/model-f/f1
2. Nitrogen Generator for Corrosion Control
   Potter IntelliGen Nitrogen Generator Series
   These intelligent nitrogen generators supply up to 98–99% nitrogen to dry and pre-action systems, greatly slowing internal corrosion and pipe leaks—especially important given local water chemistry and age of existing risers.
   Product page:
   https://www.pottersignal.com/corrosion/intelligen

C. Pre-Action Systems (Server/Telecom Rooms)

Victaulic FireLock NXT Series 769N Preaction System Check Valve

Used for single- or double-interlock pre-action systems where water must be held out of piping until compatible detection acts (e.g., for data centers, telecom spaces). Available as bare valve or pre-trimmed in riser packages. 

Product page:

https://www.victaulic.com/products/firelock-nxt-series-769n-preaction-system-check-valve/

D. TI-Driven Sprinkler Head Relocations

When tenant improvements reconfigure walls and ceilings, sprinkler contractors typically install new quick-response heads to current NFPA 13 spacing. TYCO TY-FRB, Viking Mirage, and similar quick-response heads are common choices in DFW office fit-outs, ensuring code-compliant coverage while matching upgraded aesthetics. 

1. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS (DETECTION, NOTIFICATION, CONTROL)

A. Fire Alarm Control Panels & Annunciators

1. Main Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP)
   NOTIFIER NFS2-640 Intelligent Addressable FACP
   A mid-size ONYX Series panel commonly used for mid-rise office applications. It supports hundreds of intelligent devices, networking through NOTI•FIRE•NET, and integrates with sprinkler supervisory inputs, elevator recall, and HVAC shutdown. Ideal for modernizing older conventional panels in North Texas.
   Product page:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/control-panels/fire-alarm-control-panels/nfs2-640-intelligent-fire-alarm-control-panel
2. Network Annunciator (Lobby Annunciator Panel)
   NOTIFIER NCA-2 Network Control Annunciator
   Provides system control and full-text display at main building entries, meeting AHJ requirements for lobby annunciation and facilitating fire department operations during an incident.
   Product page:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/ae/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/control-panels/annunciators-and-keypads/annunciators-and-keypads/ncd-2-network-control-annunciator

B. Detection Devices

1. Photoelectric Area Smoke Detectors
   System Sensor Model 2351 Photoelectric Smoke Detector
   A conventional photoelectric detector using an advanced optical chamber for accurate detection with resilience to non-fire aerosols. Used in corridors, electrical rooms, and open office areas.
   Product page:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/in/en/products/by-category/sensors/multi-criteria-sensors/conventional-photoelectric-smoke-detector
2. Addressable Multi-Sensor Detector
   System Sensor 2351TB (Photoelectric + Heat)
   Combines photoelectric smoke detection with a fixed temperature heat function and communicates an analog signal to addressable FACPs—ideal for mechanical rooms or mixed environments.
   Product page:
   https://firealarm.com/product/system-sensor-2351tb/
3. Duct Smoke Detectors for AHUs/RTUs
   System Sensor D4120 Duct Smoke Detector
   Installed in supply or return ducts of air handling units serving multiple floors to shut down fans upon smoke detection, as required by NFPA 90A and local codes.
   Product page:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/smoke-detection/duct-detectors/d4120
4. Heat Detectors (Kitchens, Elevator Machine Rooms)
   Edwards 280 Series Fixed-Temperature Heat Detector
   Used in spaces where smoke detectors would nuisance trip (e.g., kitchens, some mechanical rooms).
   Product page:
   https://edwardsfiresafety.com/products/280-series-heat-detectors/

C. Notification Appliances (Horn/Strobe, Speaker/Strobe, Strobe-Only)

1. Horn/Strobe Devices
   Eaton Wheelock Exceder LED3 Horn Strobes (LHS3 Series)
   Low-current, LED-based horn strobes with selectable candela and dB settings, used extensively in corridors, open office, and lobbies. UL listed to NFPA 72 and popular for retrofits where existing circuits have limited capacity.
   Product page:
   https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/alarms-and-signaling-devices/exceder-led-3-horn-strobes.html

System Sensor L-Series Indoor Horn Strobes

An alternative widely used in North Texas, offering plug-in bases, selectable candela, and modern aesthetics. 

Product page:

https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/notification-appliances/combination-strobes/l-series-2-wire-wall-horn-strobe

1. Strobe-Only Devices (Restrooms, Small Rooms)
   System Sensor L-Series Wall Strobes (e.g., SRL)
   Strobe-only appliances used in restrooms, breakrooms, and enclosed offices to meet ADA visual notification requirements.
   Product overview:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/notification-appliances/strobes/l-series-strobes
2. Speaker/Strobe Systems (Voice Evacuation)
   NOTIFIER/NCA + DVC Voice Evacuation Speakers and Strobes
   Where voice systems are required (larger multi-tenant mid-rises), ONYX systems can integrate with speaker/strobe circuits to provide live and pre-recorded messages.
   Product family:
   https://buildings.honeywell.com/us/en/brands/notifier

D. Manual Pull Stations

Notifier NBG-12LX Addressable Manual Pull Station

Dual-action, key-reset pull station that reports a unique address back to the FACP, allowing the panel to display the exact activation location. Commonly located at exits and stair doors. 

Product page:

https://buildings.honeywell.com/pl/en/products/by-category/fire-life-safety/manual-call-points-pull-stations-and-panic-buttons/manual-call-points-pull-stations/nbg-12-series-addressable-fire-alarm-pull-station

Edwards EST 278B Series Pull Stations

Deployed in legacy systems or EST-based retrofits; non-coded double-action stations with Lexan housings and key reset. 

Product example:

https://firealarm.com/product/edwards-signaling-278b-2320/

E. Integration Modules

Addressable Monitor and Control Modules (e.g., NOTIFIER FMM-1, FCM-1) are used to integrate:

• Sprinkler flow and tamper switches
• Elevator recall and shunt trip signals
• HVAC shutdown and smoke control relays

These are typically mounted above ceilings or in riser rooms across North Texas buildings.

1. FIRE PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES

Aurora 420 Series Split-Case Fire Pump (UL/FM)

Aurora’s 420 Series provides multi-stage split-case pumps with capacities and heads suitable for mid-rise office fire protection where city pressure is insufficient. They are widely accepted by local AHJs when designed to NFPA 20. 

Brand info:

https://www.pentair.com/en-us/flow/aurora-brand-page.html

Jockey Pump – Grundfos CR Vertical Multistage Pump

Used to maintain system pressure and prevent unwanted main pump starts.

Product page:

https://product-selection.grundfos.com/products/cr

Fire Pump Controllers – Metron Eledyne Fire Pump Controller

Provides automatic and manual starting, alarms, and NFPA 20 compliant control for electric fire pumps.

Product page:

https://www.metron-premier.com/fire-pump-controllers/

Flow Test Headers – AGF or Similar UL/FM Test Header Assemblies

Paired with exterior test headers to conduct annual pump flow tests in accordance with North Texas fire marshal requirements.

1. SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Stairwell Pressurization / Smoke Exhaust Fans

Greenheck RA High-Performance Vane Axial Fans

RA series fans are commonly specified for stair pressurization and smoke exhaust due to their high efficiency and suitable performance envelope. 

Catalog:

https://content.greenheck.com/public/DAMProd/Original/10002/ra_catalog.pdf

Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers

Greenheck FSD-211 Combination Fire Smoke Damper

UL 555 and UL 555S classified combination damper for walls, floors, and partitions, rated for dynamic closure in smoke control events. Used in duct penetrations of rated shafts and smoke zones in mid-rise cores. 

Product page:

https://www.greenheck.com/products/air-control/dampers/fsd-211

Ruskin Fire and Fire/Smoke Dampers

Ruskin offers a full line of UL-rated fire and combination fire/smoke dampers (e.g., FD60, DFD-LP, FDR25) for static and dynamic systems, widely used by MEP engineers in North Texas office projects. 

Overview:

https://www.ruskin.com/category/289~Life-Safety-Solutions

1. FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES, FIRESTOPPING, AND EGRESS

A. Fire-Rated Walls & Partitions

USG Sheetrock Brand Firecode X 5/8” Type X Gypsum Panels

Standard 5/8” Type X gypsum for 1- and 2-hour wall and ceiling assemblies in stairwells, corridors, and mechanical rooms. UL-classified for fire resistance, used in countless North Texas mid-rise core walls. 

Product page:

https://www.usg.com/content/usgcom/en/products/walls/drywall/drywall-panels/fire-resistant-panels/sheetrock-firecode-x-gypsum-panels.142220.html

For areas subject to moisture (e.g., restrooms at rated shafts), Mold Tough Firecode X variants are often specified. 

B. Firestopping for Penetrations

Hilti CP 606 Firestop Acrylic Sealant

A flexible, acrylic-based firestop sealant used around penetrations (conduits, pipes, cable trays) in rated walls and floors. It is tested for movement, smoke resistance, and water tightness—critical as local inspectors in Dallas and Plano scrutinize proper UL systems and labeling. 

Product page:

https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_FIRESTOP_PROTECTION_7131/CLS_FIRESTOP_SEALANTS_SPRAY_7131/r361

3M Fire Barrier Sealant CP 25WB+

A one-component, intumescent, latex-based firestop sealant commonly used for cable and pipe penetrations. It expands under heat and provides up to 4-hour rated seals, also contributing to sound attenuation between tenant spaces. 

Product page:

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40065441/

Hilti CP 653 / CFS-SL Firestop Speed Sleeves

Pre-formed sleeves used for high-traffic cabling penetrations (server rooms, IDFs). They allow reconfiguration of tenant cabling without damaging the fire-rated seal—very useful in tech-heavy tenant build-outs in North Texas. 

Product family page:

https://www.hilti.com/c/CLS_FIRESTOP_PROTECTION_7131/CLS_FIRESTOP_DEVICES_SLEEVES_7131

C. Exit Signage & Emergency Lighting

Lithonia LHQM LED Exit/Emergency Combo

A compact LED exit sign/emergency light combo used extensively in elevator lobbies, tenant corridors, and electrical rooms. Features self-diagnostics options and is suitable for NFPA 101-compliant egress illumination. 

Product page:

https://www.acuitybrands.com/products/detail/2131880/lithonia-lighting/lhqm-exit-combo/quantumr-thermoplastic-combo

Compass (Hubbell) CC Series LED Combination Exit/Emergency Light

Another common choice in North Texas, providing LED exit legend with adjustable LED heads for corridor and stair egress lighting. 

Product example:

https://www.currentlighting.com/indoor-lighting/cc/

D. Door Hardware & Egress Devices

Von Duprin 98/99 Series Exit Devices

Heavy-duty rim exit devices used on stair discharge doors and cross-corridor doors. Known for durability in high-use applications, these are standard in many existing office towers and in most egress upgrades. 

Product page:

https://www.vonduprin.com/en/products/exit-devices/98-99-series.html

These components work together with emergency lighting and exit signage to satisfy corridor width, hardware, and illumination requirements enforced by city fire marshals in Frisco, Plano, Dallas, and adjacent jurisdictions.

1. CONSTRUCTION IN OCCUPIED BUILDINGS – TEMPORARY LIFE SAFETY

During TI work in occupied mid-rise buildings, contractors rely on:

• AGF TESTanDRAIN and Potter FSBS flowswitch bypass accessories to avoid nuisance alarms during drain downs.  
• ZipWall-type plastic barriers (not life-safety listed, but used to control dust around active detection devices).
• STI Stopper II Covers for pull stations in dusty areas to prevent accidental activations.

These temporary measures are paired with formal impairment plans, fire watch procedures, and coordinated testing with local fire marshals, as required in North Texas jurisdictions.