2: Agency Restrictions And Limitations - Johnson Controls IFI-WS Installation And Operation Manual

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1.7.2 Agency Restrictions and Limitations
• If the IFI-WS or the transmitter is sharing on-premises communications equipment, the shared
equipment shall be "listed for the purpose"; otherwise the transmitter must be installed ahead of the
unlisted equipment. "Listed for the purpose" has been formally interpreted by NFPA (Formal
Interpretation 72-99-1) for equipment on packet switched networks as being listed to the
requirements applicable to general purpose communications network equipment.
• The IFI-WS is UL listed only for monitoring when using an Ethernet connection for communications
with a life safety network. The Ethernet connection can be part of, or connected to, a shared
bandwidth network that operates over topologies such as an intranet, the Internet, or a frame relay.
• The IFI-WS uses active communication for monitoring of devices. In Canada, infrastructure which
involves LAN/WAN configurations may be used for monitoring of fire networks provided that a
dedicated T-1 line is used and routers are battery backed with a power source capable of providing
backup power for a period of 24 hours.
• The UL listing for the IFI-WS includes the ability for the workstation to send notifications to
alphanumeric pagers. These notifications are intended to be transmitted to only a limited number of
staff (refer to Table 1.1 for details) for maintenance purposes and system status reasons. This feature
is approved by UL as supplementary.
• The UL listing for the IFI-WS includes the ability for the workstation to send emails. These emails
are intended to be transmitted to a limited number of staff (refer to Table 1.1 for details) for
maintenance purposes and system status reasons. This feature is approved by UL as supplementary.
• The IFI-WS must be continuously monitored by trained, competent personnel.
• When operating as a Proprietary Receiving Unit, the IFI-WS is UL listed only for monitoring of fire
and mass notification devices.
• When operating as a Protected Premises Control Unit, the IFI-WS is UL listed for monitoring and
control of fire and mass notification devices.
• In Canada, when operating as a Proprietary Receiving Unit, the IFI-WS is ULC listed only for
monitoring of fire devices and must be configured in "Canada – Receiving Unit" mode.
• In Canada, when operating as a Protected Premises Control Unit, the IFI-WS is ULC listed for
monitoring and control of fire devices and must be configured in "Canada - Protected Premises
Control Unit" mode or "Canada – Protected Premises Control Unit + DCC'' (Display and Control
Centre) mode.
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