Page Party P.A. System Installation and Commissioning Checklist

This article is about Page Party P.A. System Installation and Commissioning Checklist of Page Party P.A. System as per International Codes and standards.

Page Party P.A. System Installation and Commissioning Checklist

Verify the “in-plant party paging communications system” is powered by Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system. The UPS system shall be capable of providing back up power for a minimum of 8 hours during commercial power failure. The UPS system shall meet the criteria set forth in SAES-P-103.
Verify the paging stations, amplifiers, junction enclosures, plugs and loudspeakers installed in hazardous (classified) areas as defined by the approved area classification drawing meets the NEC requirements for installation in such location.
Verify Acoustical booths have been furnished for the party paging stations in areas where ambient noise levels exceeds 80 dBA. The ambient noise level measured inside the acoustical booths shall not exceed 80 dBA.
Verify Loudspeakers are installed in areas where ambient noise levels exceed 90 dBA (refer to SAES-A-105).
Verify the in-plant party paging communications system include a multi-tone generator capable of generating a minimum of six different types of tones for different emergency conditions, such as; yelp, warble, siren and steady tone.
Verify the multi-tone generator is equipped with priority-override capability, allowing the most critical tones to override the less critical tones in the event of simultaneous or multiple emergency conditions.
The control for the multi-tone generator shall be located in central control room.
A line balance assembly shall be installed in the in-plant party paging communications system to reduce side tone, feedback, hum and distortion in the system. Wherever feasible, line balance assembly shall be installed at the central location of the serving area.
Verify Only multi-channel in-plant party paging systems is installed. The system shall be capable of conducting a minimum of five (5) simultaneous conversations. Each station of the party paging system shall be equipped with paging capability and shall be capable of selecting other stations.
Verify the operating voltage of “”in-plant party paging stations”” shall be
120 Volts AC, 60 Hz.”
Verify all party paging stations include speaker amplifier and termination points for powering external speakers.
Verify all station handsets are designed to be disconnected from the communications network whenever the handset is on-hook (not in use).
Verify that the bending radius of conduits is not less than ten times the internal diameter of the conduit (refer to BICSI-TDM Manual, Ch. 4, Page 130).
Verify the loudspeakers for the party paging system are mounted to a minimum height of 2.5 meters. The loudspeaker cone shall not point upwards in a vertical direction.
Verify the installed loudspeaker is not facing the direction of the noise source. The amplifier/volume control of the loudspeaker shall be adjusted to a level that produces a clear audible message.
Verify the location of party paging stations in plant areas are distinctly marked with durable paint, of yellow stripes on a black background
Verify that consistent conductor identity is maintained throughout the system when terminating cables in the stations or enclosures. Wire pairs providing power, are identified with wire markers and shall be showing the voltage and the type of service.
Verify each component of the party paging system is tested individually and as a complete system for transmit and receive of all tones and proper functioning of all operational features.