VeriTrust maintains the only UL certified fireproof vault that meets rigorous specifications of NFPA 75 class 125 – four hour magnetic media, NFPA 232 class 350 - four hour rating, ANSI IT9.11, and exceeds NARA standards for military, federal, state and local government protection of archives.

The VeriTrust offsite data storage vault provides you with the maximum protection and is superior to concrete or block vaults because of its ceramic fiber insulating core which is dry and inert even after withstanding the 5 hour 2000°F.UL 72 / ASTM E-119 Time Temperature Curve test, as well as being magnetically shielded preventing ESM and hermetically sealed.

VAULT SPECIFICATIONS

CLASS 125-2 HOUR/350-4 HOUR VAULT

I. INTRODUCTION

This document contains guidelines for the protection of vital records stored on paper, microfilm or magnetic media within record storage vaults or enclosures. Its purpose shall be to reduce the risk of loss of vital records due to the effects of fire or prolonged heat exposure.

This specification does not seek to meet any and all requirements for record protection or life safety other than those specifically defined within the body of this text. It shall remain the responsibility of the purchaser to verify that the actual specifications utilized for their record protection requirements satisfy company policy, governmental standards, local building codes and/or commercial codes.

II. DEFINING THE RECORD ENCLOSURE AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Vital records shall be protected from damage through the use of protective enclosures that limit exposure to heat to a level below which physical destruction or damage will occur. This standard defines handling techniques that provide protection from the hazards of fire, humidity and water damage. It does not consider forcible entry.

1.1 The Record Vault shall be ground supported or structure supported and the walls, structural members, partitions, columns, floors and roofs are to be of non-combustible materials.

1.2 The walls, floors and ceiling shall be of an assembly that will protect vital records against fire for its rated exposure.

1.2.1 Damage to computer media, magnetic tapes, flexible disks and similar material may begin at sustained ambient temperatures above 100° F. Successful reconditioning lessens rapidly above 120° F. Record vault construction for this media should provide Class 125-2 Hour protection. This requires that the temperature within the enclosure not exceed 125° F. and 80% relative humidity. (NFPA-75 - Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment).

1.2.2 Damage to disks may begin at sustained ambient temperatures above 150° F. Record vault construction for this media should provide Class 150-2 Hour protection. This requires that the temperature within the enclosure not exceed 150° F. and 85% relative humidity. (NFPA-75)

1.2.3 Damage to microfilm may begin at a sustained ambient temperature of 150°- 225° F. in the presence of steam. Record vault construction for this media should provide Class 150-2 Hour protection. (NFPA-75)

1.2.4 Damage to paper products may begin at 350° F. Record vault construction for paper records should provide Class 350-4 Hour protection. NFPA-232)

1.3 The design shall provide the necessary minimum resistance to heat, humidity, fire, vapor penetration and fire hose streams for the rated exposure of the record vault enclosure.

2.0 The structure surrounding the vault shall be a fire resistive Type I or Type II-222 (see Table 3 of NFPA 220-Standard on Types of Building Construction) in which the structural members including walls, partitions, columns, floors and roofs are of non- combustible materials.

2.0.1 The structure shall be of sufficient design characteristics so as to prohibit the collapse of the whole structure or portions thereof for the rated exposure of the record vaults.

2.0.2 Because of the difficulty of providing resistance to severe impacts, vaults shall be located where they will not be exposed to the fall of heavy objects in the event of collapse of the building as result of fire.

2.0.3 Special care and design should be given to the insulating of structural columns and supports per ASTM-84. Special insulating covers per UL 263-8.1 can be used to improve fire insulating characteristics for load bearing members within the structure in which the vault is to be placed.

3.0 The exterior vault door shall be a listed or labeled vault door tested in accordance with ANSI/UL 155. The vault door shall have a rating in hours of fire resistance comparable to the classification of the walls of the vault.

3.0.1 In the event the rated exposure for the vault requires temperature protection of Class 150-2 Hour or 125-2 Hour, a secondary fire door of UL rated 3 Hour, 250° F. Temperature Rise Classification will be required to limit heat exposure for the rated exposure of the vault.

3.0.2 Doors shall have an automatic closing device and a heat-actuated or smoke-actuated release to close them in case of fire.

3.0.3 Doors shall have locking mechanisms of a type enabling a person accidentally locked within the vault to open the door easily from the inside.

3.0.4 Vault interior shall have emergency lighting in the event of power failure.

4.0 Walls shall not be pierced for ventilation, air conditioning or heating without the use of a fire duct system equivalent to the rated exposure of the vault enclosure. (If a dedicated unit is utilized instead of accessing an existing central system, see HVAC Specifications for Class 125-2 Hour vault.).

4.1 Fire duct shall be equipped with UL rated fire dampers per UL 555. Dampers shall be activated either by heat or smoke detecting devices.

4.1.1 When the duct is in the closed position, heat migration and humidity transfer should be to the standard of the media being protected.

4.1.2 The fire duct shall be equipped with an automatic closing device and a heat-actuated or smoke actuated release to close them in case of fire.

4.1.3 The fire duct shall consist of three fire rated, insulated dampers mounted in series within the duct. Dampers shall be equipped with thermal links which release above 165° F. to allow the dampers to close.

4.1.4 The fire duct shall be covered with an insulating cover assembly of high temperature insulation equivalent to the vault panel insulation. Fire duct insulation shall be protected from physical abuse or removal by a steel outer jacket.

4.1.5 Fire duct shall have independent actuating devices in addition to any existing fire alarm devices.

4.1.6 For vaults utilizing a gaseous fire suppressant system to extinguish a fire within the vault enclosure, a fire and leakage rated louver style damper shall be provided by the owner/owner's HVAC contractor to prevent the escape of the fire suppressant gas upon release.

5.0 Electrical service, telephone cabling, computer connections or any other penetrations for electrical or communication cabling shall penetrate the vault in cable tray units. These units shall have ratings per ASTM-E119, equivalent to the rating of the en- closure.

5.0.1 Cable tray units shall be filled with intumescing potting compound per UL for the thickness of the wall to prevent smoke, heat, flame or water penetration.

5.0.2 All electrical service within the vault shall be in conduit and in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code.

5.0.3 Necessary lighting shall be limited to vapor proof or explosion proof lamps controlled by a 2-pole switch outside of the vault.

6.0 FIRELOCK floor track shall have 1/4" diameter holes at intervals along track to provide for attaching to existing floor with fastener.

6.1 The vault roof panels shall have corrugated steel decking attached to protect the vault roof from sprinklers or water pipes located in areas above or from fire hose stream.

6.2 Vapor barrier shall be an integral part of vaults designed for magnetic media or film storage. This barrier shall prevent migration of water vapor, or steam from exterior of vault to interior of vault. Vapor barrier shall be located on the interior face of the panel.

7.0 All joints or seams between wall and ceiling panels shall be gasketed with high temperature fibrous insulation which meets Fire Resistance Classification ASTM E119, UL 263 Time/Temperature Curve. Fiber strips shall be used to cover all internal panel structural members to protect sheetrock (or other veneer finish) from heat exposure. All fiber utilized in panels, gasketing or door insulation shall be ceramic fiber capable of withstanding 2300° F. with no breakdown of insulating efficiency. The laboratory tested rating for the fiber shall be:

Flame Spread = 0 Smoke Developed = 0 Fuel Contributed = 0
as tested according to ASTM E84/UL 723 with melting point of 3200° F. and continuous operating temperature of 2000° F.

Insulation values for all fiber utilized in panels, gasketing or door insulation shall meet standards established by ASTM C177 as shown below:
Mean Temperature, ° F. K Factor
500° F. 0.4 1000° F. 0.8 2000° F. 1.8

7.0.1 Fire rated sheetrock of 1/2" minimum thickness shall be attached to the interior panel sidewalls and roof mounted on galvanized furring strips which are attached to the panel joints.

7.0.2 If a suspended ceiling is used with surface mounted lighting, attachment to the roof panels shall be made at the panel joints. In this case, sheetrock and gasket strip are not required to be applied to the internal surface of the roof panel joints. Only Class A rated non-combustible materials shall be permitted in the space between the FIRELOCK panels and the suspended ceiling.

7.0.3 Joints between panels and existing structure such as concrete floor shall be sealed with high temperature fibrous insulation in moldable form which meets Fire Resistance Classification ASTM E119, UL 263 Time/Temperature Curve.

7.0.4 All junction points around door stanchion and door assembly shall be packed with high temperature fibrous insulation which meets Fire Resistance Classification ASTM E119 Time/Temperature Curve.

8.0 Floor construction shall be designed to conform to the same level of protection as wall and ceiling construction. Floors located as slab on grade shall require no further insulation.

8.0.1 Floors located above grade level shall be designed to allow for a raised floor to provide an insulating barrier above the concrete floor. The thickness of this insulation barrier shall be designed to supplement the concrete to provide the required level of protection for the records to be stored within the vault.

8.0.2 Vaults built within an area with raised computer flooring must be constructed on the concrete floor. The computer floor is then built into the interior of the vault to match the floor level outside the vault. In this case, the door stanchion is fabricated to allow the door to be raised to the level of the floor system. Only Class A rated non-combustible materials shall be permitted in the space between the concrete floor and/or FIRELOCK floor system and the raised computer floor.

III. MODULAR PANEL DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 Class 125-2 Hour Rated Panel
1.0.1 FIRELOCK Class 125-2 Hr. Panel designed to meet applicable requirements of NFPA 232-1986 Class 125-2 Hr. for protection of electromagnetic media.

1.0.2 Standard panel size and configuration:

• Thickness - 8" nominal Width - 24" nominal Length - up to 12' °Weight - 12-14 lbs./sq.ft.
• For composite wall construction, the 4" panel can be used with a minimum of 8" of reinforced concrete or equivalent masonry. Weight for the 4" panel is 8-10 lbs./sq.ft.

1.0.3 Thermal resistance (ASTM C 518) R = 33 @ 70° F.

1.0.4 Flammability (ASTM E 84/UL 723)
Flame spread - 0 Smoke developed - 0 Fuel contributed - 0

1.0.5 Sound absorption characteristics:
Sound frequency, Hz 250 500 1000 2000 4000
Coefficient 0.95 0.65 0.72 0.96 1.05

7.1.1 Fire Resistance (ASTM E 119, UL 263 Time/Temp. Curve Rating of Class 125 Data Rating after 2hour test. Maximum average temperature of unexposed face-125° F.

1.0.7 Panel Construction Detail (See Drawing STD-1) FIRELOCK CL-125 Panels (or equal) shall consist of a high temperature (3200° F. melting point) refractory fiber core enclosed on three longitudinal sides by expanded metal mesh with structural steel supports at each corner. Vapor barrier of 20 gauge cold rolled sheet steel is used to enclose the fourth side of the panel to seal the interior of the vault against migration of steam into the vault enclosure. Proprietary design provides for fast, efficient tongue in groove, gasket sealed connection of adjacent panels. Panels are designed both for vertical and horizontal use. Fiber core shall comply with specification as described in Section II, Paragraph 7.0.

IV. AIR CONDITIONING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS SPECIFICATION

1.0 Class 125-2 Hour Data Vault shall utilize equipment capable of controlling temperature and humidity within the range of 60-70° F and 30-40% relative humidity. This can be provided by a dedicated HVAC system or by accessing ducting from a central system.

1.0.1 A dedicated HVAC System shall be installed with condensing unit located outside the vault enclosure with the air handling system within the vault enclosure.

1.0.2 Coolant supply and return and condensate removal shall be through CPVC tubing.

1.0.3 AC System tube penetrations through the vault panels shall be designed to meet applicable standards for Class 125-2 Hour insulation from heat migration into vault enclosure.

1.0.4 An intumescent potting compound which expands when heated (such as 3 M Company CP25WB) shall be used to seal around the PVC tubing penetration.

1.0.5 Electrical service to the HVAC system shall be provided through cable tray assembly designed to meet applicable standards for Class 125-2 Hr. insulation from heat migration through the vault enclosure. (See VI. Cable Tray Specifications)

2.0 For HVAC provided from central environmental control system, a fire duct system designed to meet applicable standards for Class 125-2 Hour insulation from heat migration into vault enclosure shall be utilized.

2.0.1 Damper Construction Detail (See Drawing STD-8)
The damper assembly for FIRELOCK Class 125-2 Hour Vaults shall be constructed with three fire rated dampers located in series within the galvanized steel 16 gauge housing. Each shall be held in the open position by use of 165° F. fusible links. The duct shall be insulated with ceramic fiber and protected from physical abuse by an external steel jacket.

2.0.2 The damper assembly shall be field located with penetrations cut into the panel at the jobsite as specified by HVAC contractor/owner. For vault enclosures utilizing a gaseous fire suppressant system, see Par. 4.1.6 in the General Specifications section.

V. INSULATING DOOR ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATION

1.0 Class 125-2 Hour Data Vault Door Assembly

1.0.1 Door assembly system designed to meet applicable standards for Class 125-2 Hour insulation from heat migration through the vault enclosure.

1.0.2 Door assembly system to include an insulated vault door with an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 350-6 Hour rating. This door will provide a clear opening of either 32" W x 78" H or 40" W x 78" H. This door shall be installed as the exterior door in the dual door entryway. The interior door shall be installed utilizing a custom stanchion. The interior insulating door will be UL rated to 3 Hr. - 250° F. Rate of Rise Classification and will be installed on the custom stanchion. Size of the clear opening shall meet or exceed that of the exterior doorway. The total system includes the dual doors, custom stanchion, insulating gasketing and automatic door closer system which is controlled through remote heat/smoke alarm units.

1.0.3 Fire Resistance (ASTM E-119, UL 263 Time/Temperature Curve). The FIRELOCK rating of the door assembly in the closed position after duration of 2 hour test shall not exceed 125° F. at the inner vault.

1.0.4 The door system shall be equipped with a LCN 4314 MED Series electromechanical closer-holder or equivalent. The hold open position can be set between 90° and 180°. These electrically powered units employ a solenoid operated bullet plunger valve. Whenever the unit is energized, the bullet plunger valve seals the closer's hydraulic closing circuit. Unit must close the door during any electrical power interruption to the unit, activation of the integral smoke detection unit and/or activation of the exterior smoke/heat alarm sensors. Doorways must be maintained free of obstructions that would prevent full closure of the door.

1.0.5 Door Assembly Construction Detail
The door assembly shall consist of two heat insulated doors, the first of which is an exterior stanchion integral to the modular wall panels. This stanchion shall have FIRELOCK (or equal) high temperature (2300° F.) gasket strips at the junction of the wall panel and stanchion. The exterior door shall fasten to the stanchion. An inner stanchion shall be fastened to the concrete floor with anchor bolts and again at the header of the frame. FIRELOCK (or equal) insulating gasket strips are used between the junction of exterior stanchion and interior stanchion.

The interior door shall be gasketed to provide a vapor seal to prevent migration of water vapor into the vault or gas fire suppressant agents out of the vault.

The electromechanical door closers are installed on each door to ensure that in the event of a power failure, alarm condition, temperature rise, and/or combustion vapors in the vault area, that the doors will be in the closed position to maintain the integrity of the vault enclosure.

Doors will be equipped with inside escape mechanism to ensure life safety evacuation in the event that personnel are within the vault during activation of the door closure system.

NOTE: NFPA requires that owners install an emergency lighting system within vault to assist evacuation during an alarm and/or power failure.

VI. CABLE TRAY SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 Class 125-2 Hour Data Vault Cable Tray (See Drawing STD-7AAA)

1.0.1 Cable tray assemblies are designed to meet applicable standards for Class 125-2 Hour insulation from heat migration through vault enclosure. Panel and cable tray shall be protected as shown on Standard Drawing STD-7AAA.

1.0.2 Cable tray assembly box attaches to the vault exterior and includes one 4" square electrical junction box mounted both on the exterior face and the interior face of the vault panel. PVC conduit, 1" diameter, is used to penetrate the vault panel to carry the wiring to the interior of the vault enclosure.

1.0.3 A UL rated firestop device such as CAJ 2042 shall be used to seal cable tray conduit in the event of fire. The firestop device shall be attached to a 20 Ga. steel sheet at the interior face of the panel at the point of penetration. Junction boxes shall be filled with intumescent caulk (See STD-7AAA).

1.0.4 Fire Resistance (ASTM E-119, UL 263 Time/Temperature Curve). Cable tray assembly shall resist migration of heat, after duration of 2 hour test, temperature shall not exceed 125° F. at the inner vault.

1.0.5 Cable Tray Installation Procedure The cable tray assembly box is positioned on the exterior face of the panel and penetration points are marked and core drilled at those locations. CPVC conduit of required size is placed through the panel and the cable tray assembly box with a 1" extension exposed both at the interior and exterior surfaces. Intumescent caulk such as 3M CP25WB is used to fill junction boxes (See STD-7AAA).

1.0.6 Wires are drawn through conduit and electrical system is completed. Conduit is installed to meet local codes and project specifications. J-box cover plates are attached to complete installation.

Firelock Vault Specifications & Ancillary Equipment

1.0 MEDIA VAULT, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SPECIFICATION

2.0 VAULT COMPONENTS
The vault is based on a slab-on-grade installation location, with all installation being done by FIRELOCK. Floor, Top and Side track, Gasketing, Side Wall and Roof Panels, Water-shield Roof Deck, Vault Door Stanchion, Outer Combination Lock Vault Door, Inner Vault Door with electric strike, Automatic Closers for Vault doors, Automatic Fire Dampers for Supply and Return Air, Engineering Drawings.

Local Permitting and electrical circuits completed by VeriTrust. Finish out of drywall on vault interior and exterior along with finish materials completed by VeriTrust.

3.0 FIRE SUPPRESSION

The Vault shall be equipped with FE-227 Fire Suppression Gas, Control Panels, Sensors, Tank, Piping and Door interfaces for automatically sealing the vault in the event of a smoke or heat detection within the vault chamber. Suppressions Systems (FIKE) Inc. supplied FE-227 system.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEM

VeriTrust vault equipped with complete HVAC System, CargoCaire Dessicant Dehumidifier, duct work, make up air ducting, control panels, automatic duct closer fire damper units, sensor for temperature and humidity, environmental monitoring and all wiring for the internal system.

System includes Two (2) Ton HVAC air handler with 7.5 K.W. Auxillary Heater, 50 AMP Breaker, 208/230 VAC Single Phase unit. Equipped with HC150I Munters/CargoCaire Dessicant Dehumidifier, 208/230 Single Phase 25 AMP Breaker.

Two (2) Ton 208/230 Single Phase Heat Pump 25 AMP Breaker equipped with weather resistant pad and stand.

System is equipped with ultra sensitive Chronotherm IV Programmable Honeywell Automatic Thermostat. Seven (7) Day Temperature and Humidity controller.

Honeywell Humidistat for the CargoCaire Dessicant Dehumidifier control. Includes all wiring of units (exclusive of any conduit which is required under local code.) to achieve a working environmental control system with capability of maintaining 30% Relative Humidity and 68º F Temperature in a closed state vault. Variation not to exceed +/- 2 degrees or +/- 4% during normal conditions of operation.

All duct work, damper hook ups, controls and interfaces to the fire alarm and fire suppression system completed by FireLock and Wilson Fire Protection.

Environmental system is designed for no more than two percent (2%) new make-up air and all air shall enter the environmental system through a HEPA filter system to limit dust and bacteria into the vault area. The Environmental system will be interfaced with multiple action fire dampers which will close and seal the air ducts when the temperature in the duct exceeds 165º F. The Environmental system will provide a motorized louvre fire damper at the entry and return ducts of the vault. Such motorized dampers will close and seal upon power failure, signal from the fire suppression system or a heat rise above 165º F. These dampers will reopen as required upon removal of the signal device after an event

5.0 DUST AND VAPOR RESISTANT LIGHT FIXTURES

Light Fixtures are special “dust and vapor resistant” fixtures. These units shall be vapor tight and dust tight to eliminate fire hazards. Owner’s Contractor shall install these fixtures on the aisles as required for the appropriate foot-candles in a vault. (Typically 50 foot candles at the work surface area.)

6.0 MEDIA STORAGE CABINETS

The Vault Interior shall include special slotted racking in Gemtrac shelving units (10’ 0” Wide by 30” Deep by 90” High. Each unit will have 10 each sliding door compartments to house data media. The units shall be such that media units can be stacked in a mezzanine fashion for greatest efficiency. The Gemtrac units are closed cabinets to insure computer media shall be protected from harmful UV light spectrum while in long term storage within the vault. The Gemtrac units provide a slotted environment for the media to avoid falls or vibration which could damage high density media.

7.0 PERMITTING

Wilson Fire Protection supplied the Permit for the fire suppression system. All other permits are to be provided by the Landlord for Environmental, Mechanical and Electrical.