MicroReliant ICS

Architect Specifications

SECTION 430 INTEGRATED INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND ALARM SYSTEMS

1. GENERAL
The design of the integrated interior communication system (ICS) and the materials used in its construction shall be fully suitable for marine use. Proper design and installation shall be adhered to in order to meet the requirements of the local inspecting authority. In general the integrated system shall meet the separate requirements of 46 CFR, Subchapter J – Electrical Engineering, for systems covered in Part 113 and NVIC 2-89, Chapter 5. The system shall also meet the requirements found in SOLAS 74, Chapters II and III; ABS Rules, Part 4, Chapter 8; and IEEE Std. 45-1998, Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on Shipboard.

An ICS system shall specifically provide the equipment, control, and monitoring required for the Public Address (Announcing) system. In addition the system can be installed in conjunction with Interior Communication (Sound Powered Phone) provided special considerations for these systems be addressed by the design and installation of the integrated system.

An ICS system, Multicom Reliant ICS or Equal, shall be furnished and installed by the communications contractor. A manufacturer-certified technician shall supervise the installation and testing of the equipment and shall be present during all official acceptance tests and trials, unless specifically approved otherwise.

2. INTEGRATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
A. A public address system (announcing system) shall be installed in accordance to 46CFR Part 113 Subpart 50. The system shall use the ICS central control panel for transmission of orders/information throughout the vessel by means of microphones and loudspeakers.
The central control panel shall control communications from the Navigating Bridge through the announcing system. The system shall allow the officer in charge to broadcast either separately or collectively to various locations on board. In addition two-way communication shall be provided to locations as outlined in 46 CFR, ABS, and SOLAS.

There shall be a sufficient number of loudspeakers located throughout the vessel to meet minimum requirements for sound pressure levels as are specified by 46 CFR, ABS, or SOLAS. Loudspeakers located on weather decks shall be watertight and with terminations sealed for protection against the effects of wind and water. The system shall be provided with appropriate feeder distribution panels and branch circuit distribution panels. Each system shall have at least one feeder for each vertical fire zone with at least one branch circuit for each deck level and shall be, where possible, separated into port and starboard branch circuits so as to provide uninterrupted operation in the event of damage to a portion of the vessel/system.
Cabling shall be done in accordance with IEEE 45-1998 for signal circuits. The system shall meet all requirements, whether called out in this specification or not, of the USCG, ABS, or SOLAS 74 as called out in their respective rules and regulations.

Power requirements for the integrated system shall at a minimum meet the requirements for the power source and emergency power source for general emergency alarms as is called out in Subpart 113.25-6 in 46 CFR.