Project Manual for:

Renovations to the Municipal Office Building

1481 E College Avenue State College, PA 16801

10.12.2026

Council Members Susan Trainor Tracey Mariner

Eric Bernier Gretchen Brandt

Rich Francke

Township Manager Adam T. Brumbaugh

Assistant Manager Mike Bloom

Kimmel Architecture, Inc.

Volume 2 of 2, Divisions 21 to 28

Kimmel Architecture College Township Municipal Complex

TABLE OF CONTENT FIRE PROTECTION - 1

FIRE PROTECTION INDEX

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

21 00 00 Fire Protection Scope 1 – 2 21 01 00 Basic Fire Protection Materials and Methods 1 – 19 21 03 00 Hangers and Supports – Fire Protection 1 – 2 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Fire Protection Sprinkler System 1 – 5

FIRE PROTECTION SCOPE 21 00 00 - 1

SECTION 21 00 00 - FIRE PROTECTION SCOPE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The work to be performed under these Specifications shall include providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to furnish and install, complete, properly, and fully all fire protection work as shown on the Drawings or herein specified. It is the intent of these Specifications that a complete operating system be installed; this Contractor shall carefully examine the site, drawings, and Specifications, and shall include all items necessary to accomplish this purpose.

The work, in general, shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Provide all necessary demolition of existing piping, sprinkler heads, and equipment as indicated.

2. Provide wet sprinkler fire protection systems for areas of the building as indicated, including, but not limited to:

a. Sprinkler heads and related piping and equipment.

3. Testing, adjusting and balancing all fire protection piping and equipment.

1.3 WORK BY OTHER TRADES

A. Cutting, patching, painting, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, etc., shall be done by the affected trade at this Contractor’s expense for changes required in work already installed or work required by other trades for changes made by this Contractor in type or size of equipment purchased.

1.4 WORK NOT INCLUDED

A. The following construction and equipment related to the work under this Contract will be provided by others:

1. Furring around piping. (General Contractor)

2. Final painting of interior surfaces. (General Contractor)

3. Recesses and openings in construction for fire protection piping and equipment.

(General Contractor)

4. Chases for piping where specifically shown on the Drawings. (General Contractor)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

FIRE PROTECTION SCOPE 21 00 00 - 2

2.1 NOT APPLICABLE

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 NOT APPLICABLE

END OF SECTION 21 00 00

BASIC FIRE PROTECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS 21 01 00 - 1

SECTION 21 01 00 - BASIC FIRE PROTECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 FIRE PROTECTION WORK

A. These Specifications are issued to cover all work in connection with the complete installation of the fire protection work. Fire protection work is hereby defined to include work as herein specified and as shown on the Drawings issued in connection with this project. Any reference in these Specifications to the Contractor shall hereby be considered a reference to the Fire Protection Contractor. All fire protection work shall be completed by a licensed, certified Fire Protection Contractor. Any reference or letting of work to subcontractors or manufacturers in these Specifications does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for the work, materials, and equipment under this Contract. The Fire Protection Contractor is responsible for the work and performance of his subcontractors.

B. The word "building" used throughout these Specifications shall be interpreted to mean the entire Building Complex.

C. The actual runs and locations of all piping, equipment, and materials shall be determined at the site and shall be installed to meet the various conditions at the building. It is, however, the Contractor's responsibility to predetermine the exact locations of piping and equipment, and to notify the other contractors accordingly and prior to any installation to avoid confliction with other piping and equipment. Any changes necessary to conceal pipes or clear pipes and equipment of other trades shall be made without additional expense to the Owner.

D. All work shall be executed and all equipment constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, OSHA, all referenced National Fire Protection Association Standards contained therein, and all applicable federal, state, county and local ordinances and regulations. Nothing contained in these Specifications or shown on the Drawings shall be construed to conflict with the aforesaid codes, ordinances, or regulations. Certificates of approval shall be obtained from any department issuing same, and shall be turned over to the Owner at the completion of the work. All fees and permits required shall be satisfied and obtained by the Contractor and the cost shall be included in the Contract price.

E. The Contractor shall carefully examine the general building drawings, all mechanical and electrical drawings, and carry on his work so as not to delay or interfere with the work of other trades. The Contractor shall obtain in writing from the other contractors such data as is necessary to coordinate his work with other branches. This coordination must take place prior to any piping or equipment installation. As the work in the building nears completion, all threading, cutting, and similar work shall be done where directed by the Architect. Upon completion of the work, all remaining waste materials and rubbish resulting from the Contract work shall be removed from the building and premises.

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F. Where the phrase "or approved equivalent," "or equivalent," or "approved" appears in these Specifications, it shall refer to the approval of the Architect/Engineer on the material or equipment involved. Substitutions of non-named suppliers after bidding shall be summarily rejected.

G. The term "Provide" means to furnish and install. The term "Furnish", used separately, means to obtain and deliver on the job for installation by other trades.

H. The General Contractor will provide chases and openings in walls, floors, ceilings, and partitions of new construction to receive piping, risers, and other equipment insofar as it is possible to predetermine the exact location, but the Contractor shall install his work sufficiently in advance of the building construction to permit his work to be built into place. The Contractor shall advise the General Contractor of the exact size and location of all chases and openings required for the installation of his work, and shall check size and location of all such chases and openings provided by the General Contractor.

I. The Contractor shall furnish and place all sleeves required for pipes passing through floors, walls and ceilings before such general construction work is built into place. The Contractor shall place all inserts required for hangers and supports, as the construction work progresses, so that unnecessary cutting of construction work will be eliminated.

J. Equipment and materials of similar types shall be of the same manufacturer unless specifically indicated otherwise on the Drawings or herein specified. The Contractor shall make final connections between all equipment furnished under this Contract and equipment furnished under other contracts, except as otherwise specified herein.

K. The materials used throughout shall be those of reputable manufacturers and shall be the best of their respective kinds. All equipment, components and materials shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner in accordance with best trade practices, manufacturer's recommendations, and applicable codes and standards and by persons skilled in each particular branch of the work assigned to them. All work shall be installed subject to the approval of the Architect.

L. All piping work shall be installed plumb, level, and square per code requirements. All piping shall be run in straight horizontal or vertical sections, and shall be under inspection during installation. Any piping, fittings, hangers, and/or systems deemed unacceptable per inspection during installation shall be repaired, replaced, and corrected with no additional cost to the project.

M. A complete list of materials proposed for each installation shall be submitted to the Architect for approval before delivery to the site. The Contractor shall submit samples of materials for approval at the site as requested by the Architect. Such materials may be incorporated into the structures after serving their purpose as samples.

N. Where the Contractor elects to substitute approved materials or equipment for materials or equipment specified, the Contractor will be held responsible for all architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical changes required for their installation at no additional cost to the Owner. If additional engineering design is required, the Contractor shall reimburse the design engineer all costs.

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O. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for all apparatus, equipment and appurtenances furnished by him or his Subcontractors in connection with the work, and special care shall be taken to protect all parts thereof in such manner as may be necessary or as may be directed. Protection shall include covers, crating, sheds, or other means to prevent dirt, grit, plaster, or other foreign substances from entering the working parts of machinery or equipment. Special care shall be taken to keep all open ends of pipes, etc., closed while in storage and during installation. Where equipment must be stored outside the building, it shall be totally covered and secured with heavy waterproof tarps and kept dry at all times. Where equipment has been subjected to moisture, it shall be suitably dried out before placed in service. Rusted piping, interior or exterior of piping, will not be permitted for installation. Equipment with rusted finishes will not be permitted before or after installation. Materials and equipment shall be stored in areas designated by the Architect.

P. The Contractor or his subcontractors will not be permitted to use corridors as storage areas for their piping, materials, or equipment. Piping, materials, and equipment shall be stored in areas as coordinated with the Architect.

Q. Elevations and locations shown on the Drawings are approximately correct; however, the Contractor shall field check and otherwise verify all such data at the site before proceeding with the work. The Contractor shall make necessary survey equipment available at all times and shall make use of such equipment wherever necessary to properly install his piping or equipment.

R. The Contractor shall visit the site and thoroughly acquaint himself with conditions existing at the site before submitting his proposal as he will be held responsible for the installation of the work complete in every detail.

The Contractor shall especially review the Architect’s phasing schedule and ensure compliance with this schedule.

S. All work shown on the Drawings and not specifically included in the Specifications shall be considered a part of the Contract work. All work included in the Specifications and not specifically included on the Drawings shall also be considered a part of the Contract work.

T. Carefully examine all Drawings and Specifications included under this Contract and Drawings and Specifications included under other contracts and report any discrepancies noticed to the Architect.

U. Due to the small scale of the Drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, valves, access panels, adapters, and similar parts which may be required. The Drawings are diagrammatic generally indicative of the work to be installed. The Contractor shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions affecting the work and arrange all work accordingly, furnishing necessary parts and equipment as may be required to meet the various conditions.

V. The Contractor shall layout his work from dimensions of Architectural and Structural Drawings and actual dimensions of equipment being installed. Layouts in congested areas should not be scaled from Plumbing, Fire Protection, HVAC and Electrical Drawings. Clearances shall be provided on all sides of equipment as required for proper maintenance purposes and as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

W. The Contractor shall furnish the services of manufacturers' representatives for all equipment furnished under these Contract Documents. The amount of factory service provided by the Contractor shall be as normally recommended and furnished by the various equipment manufacturers unless specified otherwise. Testing of such systems and equipment shall be made under the direct supervision of competent authorized service representatives. Any and all expenses incurred by the equipment manufacturers' representatives shall be borne by the Contractor.

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X. All equipment and materials shall be manufactured in accordance with national standards established by manufacturer's associations, engineering and testing societies, such as NBMA, NEMA, ASTM, AMCA, ASME, ANSI, ACI, FM, U.L., where such standards have been established. The standards shall be construed to mean their correct specifications and designations as amended, as of the date of bid opening.

Y. When the installation is reported in writing by the Contractor to be complete and ready for acceptance, tests and inspection shall be made by the Contractor in the presence of the Architect to ascertain whether it complies with the Specifications and Contract, and upon its failure to do so, the Contractor shall at once remedy all defects and shortcomings and any additional tests that may be required shall be entirely at the Contractor's expense. All of the testing work shall be done when and as directed by the Architect before the system is accepted.

Z. The General Contractor will install insulation with vapor barrier in certain areas of the building. Where the building insulation or vapor barrier is broken due to the installation of piping and equipment, the Contractor shall properly repair all insulation and seal all openings with vapor barrier covering and vapor barrier adhesive, of types installed with the insulation.

AA. The Architect reserves the right to revise locations of piping and equipment within the building, as long as sizes remain the same. The Contractor should include suitable allowance in his bid price for the above.

BB. In all cases where equipment and materials are specified in the singular or plural number, it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many such items as are required to complete the installation.

CC. Where piping or other equipment passes through fire or smoke barrier stops, walls, floors, or ceilings, this Contractor shall furnish and install sleeves and shall thoroughly seal openings around sleeves, pipes, and equipment with fire and smoke resistant materials. Materials shall be furnished by the Fire Protection Contractor as required to maintain the fire rating of the walls, partitions, ceilings and floors in accordance with the requirements of NFPA, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and other applicable codes.

DD. The Contractor will be responsible for the completion of all work included under this Contract and shall employ skilled and qualified tradespeople as necessary to satisfy all work and trades.

EE. All capped or plugged connections shall be suitable for permanent, gastight installations.

1.3 CODE COMPLIANCE

A. All fire protection work and materials shall comply with all applicable codes. Energy conservation shall be provided for plumbing systems as described in The International Energy Conservation Code.

1.4 ROUGH-IN

A. This Contractor shall verify roughing-in dimensions for all equipment prior to roughing-in for such equipment.

1.5 SHOP DRAWINGS

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A. Shop drawing submittals shall not be regarded as installation manuals. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain installation recommendations from the manufacturer of each item of the equipment.

B. This Contractor shall submit prints of shop drawings and manufacturers’ data for approval in the manner prescribed. Refer to this section for “Required Submittals.”

1.6 RESPONSIBILITIES OF BIDDERS

A. Before ordering any material or doing any work, this Contractor shall verify all measurements at the site and shall be responsible for the correctness of same. Any differences encountered between the site measurements and those shown on the Drawings shall be submitted to the Architect for consideration before proceeding with the work.

B. This Contractor is assumed to be skilled in the trade and is solely responsible for compliance with health and safety regulations, performing the work in a safe and competent manner, and installation procedures required for the work as outlined in these documents.

C. This Contract is all-inclusive of the work indicated on the Drawings and herein specified, and no separate Contract work, supplementary labor or service will be provided by the Owner, except as otherwise noted on the Drawings or herein specified.

D. If any part of the installation specified or shown on the Drawings to be executed under this Contract requires a trade or classification of mechanics other than is normally directly employed by this Contractor, it shall be expressly understood that this Contractor shall sublet or engage mechanics experienced in each explicit trade involved to execute the work for the Contractor.

1.7 SCAFFOLDING AND RIGGING

A. This Contractor shall provide all the scaffolding required to do the work included in this Contract. All necessary precautions must be taken in high risk areas. Provide temporary rigging, as required, to install work.

1.8 DRAWINGS

A. The drawings are intended to be diagrammatic and are based on one (1) manufacturer's equipment. They are not intended to show every item in its exact location, the exact dimensions, or all the details of the equipment. The Contractor shall verify the actual dimensions of any substituted materials and equipment to ensure that they will fit in the available space. All apparatus shall be located and all pipes run in the manner and locations shown thereon as closely as conditions will permit, and deviations therefrom shall be made only with the consent of the Architect, and without additional charge to the Owner.

1.9 TEN-DAY PRIOR APPROVAL

A. Any equipment or components proposed for this project, other than model numbers named in the bid documents, shall have pertinent submittal data and descriptive cover sheet submitted to the Architect ten

(10) days prior to the bid date for inclusion in an addendum, if and when, reviewed and accepted for bidding.

B. This is for prebid review and is not to be regarded as submittals required for construction.

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C. Bidder shall base the bid on items of equipment actually named in bid documents or addendums issued prior to bidding. Verbal acceptance will not be recognized unless verified in writing. It is the Bidders' responsibility to ascertain that all equipment has been accepted by requiring copies of the Architect’s written acceptance from the Equipment Suppliers.

1.10 STANDARD OF QUALITY

A. All material shall be strictly in accordance with the quality, style and size as specified herein. Manufacturers’ names and model numbers are given in the Specifications for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality, style, size, and type, and shall not be construed to exclude equipment or material of other manufacturers.

B. When the Contractor elects to substitute materials or equipment other than that specified, the Contractor will be held responsible for all architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical changes required for the installation of substituted materials or equipment at no additional cost to the Owner. All changes shall be subject to architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural Architect’s complete approvals.

C. When the Contractor desires to furnish equipment of another manufacturer, the Contractor shall include a complete Specification of the substituted item with each submission copy of shop drawings indicating the necessary modifications to his standard product to satisfy the requirements of the Contract Specifications.

D. Final approval of competitive equipment is reserved by the Architect, when in their opinion, the equipment does not correspond to that specified.

1.11 WARRANTIES

A. The Contractor shall warrant that the materials and workmanship used in the erection of this installation are as herein specified, and he shall provide all labor and materials required to make good any defects in same which become apparent within one year from date of acceptance of beneficial, permanent use of completed work in writing, providing such defects are due to faulty materials or workmanship and not to misuse of apparatus by the Owner, its employees, or tenants. Certain equipment shall be warranted or guaranteed for longer than one year from date of final acceptance where specifically mentioned in these specifications. This warranty shall be in writing and shall include written copies of factory warranties and expiration dates on items of equipment where the warranty date might differ from the acceptance date. No warranty shall start before the acceptance date. The acceptance will be for complete sections. No partial acceptance will be approved.

B. The equipment and materials manufacturers are expected to recognize that they are responsible for the failure of their products to perform in accordance with data furnished by them or their authorized representatives as well as misrepresentations of such data. When the products have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer's published or written instructions and recommendations and such products fail, then the Contractor and the manufacturers are responsible for replacement of the products and all associated work and materials without additional cost to the Owner. This warranty applies to all items supplied on the equipment and not just those that are the product of the manufacturer.

C. The Contractors' warranty shall include at least two (2) inspections of the system to repair and replace any items found to be defective during this period. The first shall be approximately six (6) months after the acceptance of the system and the second at the end of the first year.

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1.12 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to Architect’s Front End for submittal requirements.

B. At the close of the job, prior to final review, five (5) bound copies of operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals shall be submitted by transmittal to the Engineer for review and acceptance. In lieu of hard copy O&M manuals, the Contractor may submit two (2) copies on CD format containing PDF files. O&M manuals, regardless of format, shall include the following:

1. Equipment warranties.

2. Contractors' warranties.

3. Parts list and manuals for all equipment.

4. Operating instructions (in writing).

5. Written instructions on maintenance and care of the systems.

C. Prior to the installation of any equipment or materials, submit shop drawings and manufacturer's data for the items listed in the Submittal Log (Attachment A) in accordance with the Contract Documents. Submittal Log (Attachment A) shall serve as the Contractor’s checklist to assure the complete submission of all required shop drawings and manufacturer’s data. Additionally, all equipment and materials furnished as part of this Contract shall be submitted for review regardless of whether it is listed on Submittal Log (Attachment A) or not.

D. The submissions are the Contractor's documents, and the Architect's and Engineer's review or acceptance constitutes an acknowledgment that the documents have been submitted and nothing more. It is the Contractor's responsibility to check his own submissions for compliance with the Contract Documents and job conditions.

E. Any deviations from the design documents must be clearly identified so that the Engineer may properly review such items. It shall not be the Engineer's responsibility to search out these discrepancies. If such changes are not properly flagged for the Engineer's review, the Contractor shall be completely responsible for all consequences said changes may result in on the project.

F. Submit Record (As-Built) Drawings. Refer to Paragraph 3.3

1.13 UTILITIES AND PROTECTION OF SERVICES

A. Do not interrupt any utility or service without adequate previous notice and schedule.

B. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, repair, replace and maintain in service any utilities, facilities or services (underground, overground, interior or exterior) damaged, broken or otherwise rendered inoperative during the course of construction. The material used by the Contractor shall be approved by the Architect.

1.14 INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNER’S OPERATING PERSONNEL

A. The Contractor and his subcontractors shall satisfactorily complete the systems so that they are functional and operating to the satisfaction of the Architect. All systems, their controls and their sequencing must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Architect.

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B. The Contractor shall furnish the services of qualified personnel, approved by the Architect and thoroughly familiar with the completed installation, to instruct the Owner’s permanent operating personnel in the proper operation of all systems included under this Contract and the proper care of all equipment and apparatus.

These services shall be furnished for a period of two (2) 8- hour days after the operation of the building has been taken over by the Owner.

C. When instructions are provided under this Contract, the Contractor shall have in his possession three copies of an identifying letter which shall list the names of the Contractor’s qualified instruction personnel, including manufacturer’s representatives and subcontractors that will be giving instructions. Likewise on the same letter, spaces shall be provided for the Owner’s personnel who will receive the instructions. After instructions have been given and received for each system, the Contractor’s representatives and subcontractors shall sign and date the letter, and the Owner’s personnel shall sign and date the letter acknowledging that they have received adequate instructions for operating and maintaining the systems and equipment. One signed copy shall be delivered to the Owner, one copy to the Architect, and one copy shall be retained by the Contractor.

D. It is the intent that the entire systems with their complement of equipment and auxiliary equipment operate properly in accordance with the design concept and functional intent. It is also the intent that the Owner be given complete instructions for the proper operation and maintenance of all systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All products shall be first-line quality, of grade and type shown on the Drawings, and specified or equivalents accepted by the Architect in writing.

B. All products shall be in current production with no notice having been given that this product is to be drastically changed, modified or discontinued from production.

C. The Supplier, by submitting, certifies that the equipment being proposed is proper for the application intended and that it has the capacity called for on the Drawings or in the Specifications.

2.2 COMPLETE SYSTEM

A. All products, materials, and accessories shall be furnished, and installed as required, for a complete system ready for the Owner’s beneficial use.

2.3 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS DEVIATIONS

A. When any material or equipment is identified on the drawings or in the Specifications by reference to a manufacturer's name or model number; it is intended to establish a required standard of design and quality;

and it is not intended to limit competition.

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B. When the Drawings and/or Specifications indicate one or more manufacturers' names for materials or equipment, the Bidder may submit a bid based on materials or equipment of manufacturers not named but considered by the Bidder to be equivalent to the standard of design and quality specified; however, such substitutions must be accepted by the Architect as equivalent. If the Bidder elects to bid on a substitution without securing written consent of the Architect prior to receipt of the bids, then it will be understood that proof of compliance with the specified requirements is the direct responsibility of the Bidder, and no such materials or equipment may be purchased or installed without written acceptance.

C. Bidders are advised to ascertain such acceptance from their Suppliers by requesting copies of acceptance in writing signed by the Architect from their Suppliers.

2.4 TAMPERPROOF SCREWS

A. All screws exposed on fire protection equipment installed under this Contract, such as on wall access panels and similar equipment, shall be tamperproof type. Screws shall be vandalproof slot type, Holt head, Allen head, or similar types. Phillips head screws are not regarded as tamperproof.

B. Finish of screws shall match the finish of equipment in which they are being installed.

2.5 ACCESS PANELS

A. The Fire Protection Contractor shall furnish factory-fabricated access panels for access to all concealed valves, flow switches, tamper switches, and other fire protection items where no other means of access is available. Access panels shall be of appropriate size but not less than 18", flush type, hinged to drop down and out, concealed hinge and vandalproof operated spanner head cam lock, stainless steel in tile work and prime coated sheet steel in plaster or acoustical tile of all types. The Fire Protection Contractor shall deliver access panels to the General Contractor for installation. Exact locations and sizes of panels shall be determined by the Fire Protection Contractor, but panels shall be located for a symmetrical appearance.

Access panels are not required at lift-out removable tile ceilings.

B. At locations where access panels are installed in fire-rated construction, access panels shall contain the 1-1/2 hour fire-rated "B" label; and in addition, shall also be provided with layers of gypsum wall board in thicknesses which will supply additional fire ratings equal to the fire ratings of adjacent construction.

C. Coordinate with the General Contractor on fire ratings of construction.

D. Access panels shall be Cierra Products, Acudor, Zurn, or approved equivalent.

2.6 SLEEVES AND ESCUTCHEONS

A. The Contractor shall provide sleeves for all piping and equipment passing through walls, floors and foundations. Sleeves, in general, shall be constructed of Schedule 40 steel pipe. Space between pipe and sleeve shall be sealed with a fire stopping material. Sleeves are not required for core- drilled holes;

however, openings shall be filled with firestopping.

B. Where pipe motion, due to expansion and contraction will occur, make sleeves of sufficient diameter to permit free movement of pipe.

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C. Sleeve installations in exterior and designated interior walls, foundations and slab on grade floors shall consist of steel sleeves with the annular space between the carrier pipe and sleeve continuously filled with modular, mechanical type, inter-locking synthetic rubber links. Sleeves shall be Model WS and links, Model LS, all as manufactured by LINK-SEAL Division, Thunderline Corporation, Advance Products & Systems, Inc., or Metraflex.

D. Sleeves through fire rated construction shall be sealed as specified under the "Fire Stopping" section of this Specification.

E. Escutcheons, including floor, wall, and ceiling plates, shall be chrome, cast brass, setscrew type. Provide “deep type” escutcheons where required to conceal connections; use split ring backup escutcheons beneath deep escutcheons for extra depth where necessary.

2.7 FIRE STOPPING

A. Seal openings of fire rated construction with a material or product that has been tested at an independent testing laboratory, such as UL, FM, etc. Fire stopping shall conform to ASTM E-814 and UL 1479, or UL 2079 with fire ratings equal to or exceeding the fire rating of the construction involved (Refer to General Construction Documents). Fire stopping shall be UL classified, and shall be similar to RectorSeal Metacaulk, 3M brand Fire Barrier Penetration Sealing Systems, Hilti, or approved equivalent. Fire stopping of this type shall also be utilized for openings through smoke/fire rated construction. Refer also to applicable International Building Code Standards.

B. If desired by the Contractor and approved by local codes, the “Hydro Flame” pipe sleeving system will be acceptable, by Presealed Systems, 3M, Hilti or approved equivalent. Penetration system shall be UL certified, a water/fire stop system, tested to ASTM E814. Flame Through/F-Rating: up to 3 hours. System shall be secure, waterproof, fire rated, smokeproof, protects against gases, prevents mold intrusion, and shall allow for pipe expansion and contraction.

C. If desired by the Contractor and approved by local codes, the "Pro Set" water/fire stop piping penetration systems also may be utilized. Penetration systems shall be UL certified and shall be the "Pro Set" System A, System B, or System C, 3M, Hilti, or approved equivalent.

D. Surfaces to which firestop materials will be applied shall be free of dirt, grease, oil, rust, release agencts, water repellents, and any other substances that may affect proper adhesion.

E. Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations for temperature and humidity conditions before, during, and after installation of firestopping

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work shall be performed by competent mechanics using proper tools and equipment to produce first-quality work. All work shall be neatly installed, accessible for maintenance, and complete with all accessories required.

3.2 ACCESSIBILITY

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A. All equipment shall be installed in such away that all components requiring access (tamper switches, flow switches, valves, etc.) are so located and installed that they may be serviced, reset, replaced or recalibrated, etc. by service people with normal service tools and equipment. If any equipment or components are shown in such a position that this Contractor cannot comply with the above, the Contractor shall notify the Architect.

3.3 RECORD (AS-BUILT) DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a complete set of Contract Drawings at the site and shall record all deviations in his work (in red ink or pencil) from that indicated on the Contract Drawings. Deviations shall be clearly and accurately recorded so that the Engineer can prepare final record (as-built) drawings using the Contractor’s marked-up drawings. Dimensions shall be recorded using permanent reference points such as columns, building walls and like items. These record drawings shall be submitted to the Architect prior to final acceptance.

3.4 CODES, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS

A. All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable codes, federal and state laws, Specifications, local and county codes and ordinances, industry standards, utility company regulations, NFPA, and NEC. In case of a difference between codes, Specifications, federal and state laws, local and county codes and ordinances, industry standards, utility company regulations, NFPA, and NEC, and the Contract documents, the most stringent shall govern. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Architect in writing of any such difference.

B. Reference to the following codes shall mean:

REFERENCE DEFINITION

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials NFPA National Fire Protection Association UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

NEMA National Electric Manufacturers Association ANSI American National Standards Institute IBC International Building Code IPC International Plumbing Code NEC National Electrical Code

C. Should the Contractor perform any work that does not comply within the requirements of the applicable building codes, state laws and federal laws, local and county codes and ordinances, industry standards, utility company regulations, NFPA, and NEC, the Contractor shall bear all costs arising in correcting the deficiencies.

D. This Contractor is assumed to be skilled in the trade and is solely responsible for compliance with OSHA regulations, performing the work in a safe and competent manner, and in installation procedures required for this work. All supervision assigned to this project shall be experienced in this type of work. This Contractor’s superintendent shall be designated as Safety Inspector, unless the Contractor designates another person and notifies the Architect of this change.

3.5 PERMITS, FEES, TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

A. The Contractor shall give all requisite notices, obtain and pay all deposits, permits, and fees, necessary for the installation, tests, and inspections of all work provided under this Specification, and included under this Contract. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of the Architect.

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3.6 REVIEW BY ARCHITECT

A. This Contractor shall notify the Architect at the following stages of construction so that the Architect may visit the site for review and consultation:

1. When equipment installation starts.

2. When ceiling installation will cover any work not reviewed.

3. When any piping is to be permanently concealed by construction.

4. When testing is started.

B. Should the Contractor fail to notify the Architect at the times prescribed above, it shall then be the Contractor’s responsibility and cost to expose any concealed lines or demonstrate the acceptability of any part of the system. Any extra cost, caused by the removal of work by other trades, shall be borne by this Contractor, at no cost to the Owner.

3.7 EARLY START-UP

A. This Contractor shall do all possible to see that the fire protection equipment is connected with electrical power as early as possible, so that final testing can be started. Should this Contractor be ready for operation and power is not available, the Electrical Contractor and the Architect shall be notified.

3.8 CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Periodically remove from the building site all rubbish and accumulated materials.

B. At the completion of the project, thoroughly clean all equipment and remove all trash, cartons, and similar debris from the area. Make any necessary corrections or repair/replace any damaged materials or equipment. Leave the entire systems in a thoroughly clean and orderly manner.

C. Where welding of pipe destroys factory pipe coating, piping shall be repainted. Any finished surfaces that have been scratched or discolored shall be touched up or repainted with paint to match the original color, to the satisfaction of the Architect. If any part has been bent, broken or otherwise damaged, it shall be replaced new prior to final review.

D. The following items of equipment and piping being furnished under this Contract shall be prime coated and finish painted by the Fire Protection Contractor. Painting shall be in strict accordance with the requirements and recommendations of OSHA.

1. All equipment and piping installed outside the building exposed to weather. Colors shall be as selected by the Architect.

2. All non-galvanized and unpainted support steel, brackets, hangers, and other miscellaneous metals, including above ceilings, loft spaces, pipe shafts, mezzanine spaces, and accessible pipe spaces.

3. All piping in Mechanical Equipment Rooms.

E. Surfaces required to be finished painted shall be painted as follows:

1. All piping shall be painted with one (1) coat of rust inhibitive red primer and one (1) coat of gloss enamel.

2. All other ferrous metals shall be painted with one (1) prime coat of equipment and machinery primer and one (1) finish coat of gloss enamel.

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3. Coated black steel piping need not be painted above ceilings; however, rusted or scraped piping shall be touched up, to keep a like new finish.

4. All galvanized surfaces shall be painted with one (1) prime coat of galvanized steel primer and one

(1) finish coat of gloss enamel. All aluminum surfaces shall be painted one (1) prime coat of aluminum primer and one (1) finish coat of gloss enamel. Paint shall be of types specifically made for these surfaces.

5. All other copper and brass surfaces shall be painted with one (1) prime coat of zinc chromate primer and one (1) finish coat of gloss enamel.

F. Color code fire protection piping as specified. Paint exterior fire protection devices, including exposed drains, of colors selected by the Architect.

G. Paint shall be of colors selected by the Architect.

H. Finish paint color samples shall be submitted to the Architect for approval.

I. Paint shall be as manufactured by Glidden, PPG, Rust-Oleum, Sherwin-Williams, or approved equivalent.

J. All painting shall be done in a careful, neat and workmanlike manner with particular care being exercised to protect building equipment and finishes. All surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, dirt, grease, dust, and like items, and sanded so as to provide bond for new paint. The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for cleaning all surfaces and should evidence appear to the Architect that the surface was not properly prepared, the Contractor shall remove paint, prepare surface and repaint as required at no additional cost.

K. The Contractor shall be responsible for painting his piping and equipment installed in finished areas after these areas have received finish painting by the General Contractor or in areas where the General Contractor is not painting.

3.9 FINAL CONNECTIONS

A. All equipment noted as furnished and installed by other contractors or by the Owner, that requires fire protection services, will be furnished and installed complete with trim by that party, except as herein specified. The Fire Protection Contractor shall coordinate type and location of equipment, rough-in services noted or required, and make final connections. Provide required piping adapters.

3.10 MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of all equipment and apparatus included under this Contract until final project completion.

3.11 FIRE PROTECTION PLANS

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A. The fire protection plans are intended to be diagrammatic and are based on one (1) manufacturer’s equipment. They are not intended to show every item in its exact location, the exact dimensions, or all the details of the equipment. The Contractor shall verify the actual dimensions of any specified or substituted materials and equipment to ensure that they will fit in the available space. All apparatus shall be located as closely as conditions will permit and deviations therefrom shall be made only with the consent of the Architect and without additional charge to the Owner. The right is reserved by the Architect to make any reasonable changes in the location of the equipment prior to rough-in without invoking additional expense to the Owner.

3.12 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS OF BID DOCUMENTS

A. Bidders shall not rely on any verbal clarification of the drawings and specifications. Any questions or clarifications shall be referred to Engineer at least seven (7) working days prior to bidding to allow for issuance of an addendum.

3.13 CHANGE ORDERS

A. If change orders are not justified or rejected repeatedly by the Architect and the Owner, the Contractor shall be required to reimburse the Architect and the Engineer for time spent in excess of eight (8) hours to review change orders that are not justified.

3.14 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Throughout the Specifications, types of materials may be specified by manufacturer's name and catalog number in order to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the bidder may assume the phrase "or approved equivalent," except that the burden is upon the bidder to prove such equality. If the bidder elects to prove such equality, he must request the Architect's approval in writing to substitute such item for the specified item, and shall submit supporting data, and samples if required, to permit a fair evaluation of the proposed substitution with respect to quality, serviceability and warranty. All data pertinent to the proposed substitution shall be submitted to the Architect at least 10 days prior to the bid date for evaluation and review purposes.

If the Architect accepts the proposed substitution, an addendum will be issued to all bidders advising all bidders that this substitution will be acceptable from all bidders.

B. Substitutions of equipment other than that specified must be very carefully checked to assure that no problems will occur due to dimensional differences, code requirements, connection points, weights, etc.

Where the Contractor elects to substitute materials or equipment approved by the Architect for those specified, the Contractor will be held responsible for all architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical changes required for the installation of the substituted materials at no additional cost to the Owner. All tests required to substantiate the equivalence of the material will be the obligation of the Contractor.

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C. When this Contractor desires to furnish equipment of a manufacturer other than that specified or intended, he shall include a complete specification of the substituted item, along with each submission copy of shop drawings, indicating the necessary modifications to the substituted product to satisfy the requirements of the Contract Specifications. Manufacturer's specifications shall be written as close as possible over the Contract Specifications and each paragraph shall bear the same paragraph number as the Contract Specifications so that close comparison can be made. All submissions will be rejected should they not include the comparison specification. Comparison specification shall be submitted for approval 10 days prior to the Bid Date. If prior approval is not obtained, no substitutions will be considered and the Engineer reimbursed for time spent to reject and return such submission.

D. The verification specification shall include the exact wording of the Contract Specification and the revised wording identified properly indicating all the deviations proposed. If no deviations are noted, the Contractor must furnish the material or equipment in accordance with the Contract Specifications.

E. Should the Contractor elect to propose a substitution after the project has been awarded, the Contractor will be billed for the time spent by the Architect and his consultants in evaluating the proposed substitution. This billing shall occur whether the proposed substitution is accepted or rejected and shall be at the rate of the direct cost to the Architect times a 2.5 multiplier.

F. The submissions are the Contractor's documents, and the Architect's and Engineer's approval constitutes an acknowledgment that the documents have been submitted and nothing more. It is the Contractor's responsibility to check his own submissions for compliance with the Contract Documents and job conditions.

3.15 COORDINATION-CONTRACTORS

A. The Contractor must arrange work to eliminate conflictions with work of other contractors. It is extremely important that fire protection piping not be installed unless directly coordinated with the HVAC Contractor’s ductwork installations and other contractor’s piping and equipment installations.

B. Actual location of pipe and equipment shall be determined at site. IN GENERAL, ROUTINGS OF THE HVAC CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE. Contractor shall confer with other contractors as to locations of pipes, ducts, electrical and equipment provided under their contracts, before erecting any work.

In case of confliction, the Architect shall have the final decision, with no cost to Owner.

C. Contractor shall furnish Electrical Contractor information on electrical requirements of equipment provided under Contract. Equipment connections shall be made in neat and workmanlike manner, placing equipment in proper operating condition, with provisions for maintenance or replacement. Equipment manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed for final connections.

3.16 FLASHINGS

A. The Fire Protection Contractor shall provide wall and floor flashings as specified.

3.17 SPECIAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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A. In the instance of Mechanical and Control systems, such as all major and special equipment, controls, or similar miscellaneous systems and equipment, the installations, final connections and testing of such systems shall be made under the direct supervision of competent authorized service engineers who shall be employed by the respective equipment manufacturer and/or an authorized representative.