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PLUMBING AND HVAC

Section 22 0000 General Requirements of Plumbing and HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The requirements listed in this section are supplemental to the Division 01 General Requirements.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractor to examine and refer to all Architectural, Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Landscape and specifications for construction conditions which may affect the scope of Plumbing and HVAC work. Inspect the building site and existing facilities for verification of present conditions. Make proper provisions for these conditions in performance of the work and cost thereof.

C. Plumbing and Mechanical work for this project shall include all items, articles, materials and the associated labor mentioned, schedules or shown in these specifications and in the accompanying drawings.

D. Furnish and install all equipment, materials and any required incidental items required by good practice to complete the systems described herein.

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Work shall meet the requirements of the plans and specifications and shall not be less than the minimum requirements of applicable sections of the latest Codes and Standards of the following Organizations:

1. American Gas Association (AGA)

2. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

3. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

4. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association Inc. (SMACNA)

5. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

6. National Electrical Code (NEC)

7. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

8. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

9. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

10. Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)

11. Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI)

12. International Mechanical Code (IMC)

13. International Building Code (IBC)

14. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

15. Requirements of the Serving Utility Company

16. Local and State Codes and Ordinances

1.03 FEES AND PERMITS

A. The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors shall pay all fees and arrange all permits required for work done under their contract and under their supervision by subcontract.

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B. All usage contracts between the Owner and the serving utilities company, such as membership and usage charges or fees, etc., for the purpose of obtaining the services for the utility company shall be applied for and paid for by the Owner.

1.04 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturer’s trade names and catalog numbers listed are intended to indicate the quality of equipment or materials desired. Manufacturers not listed in the specification will be considered substitutions and must have prior approval.

B. See Division 01 for Substitutions Procedures. Requests for substitution are to be submitted sufficiently ahead of the deadline, to give ample time for examination. Prior approval request for substitution must indicate the specific item or items to be furnished in lieu of those scheduled, together with complete technical and comparative data on scheduled items and items proposed for substitution.

C. If the engineer approves any proposed substitution, the approved product will be listed in an addendum. Bidders shall not rely on approval made in any other manner.

D. Mechanical equipment may be installed with manufacturer’s standard finish and color except where specific color, finish or choice is indicated. If the manufacturer has no standard finish, equipment shall have a prime coat and two finish coats of gray enamel.

E. High altitude operation: Capacity of all equipment is to be sized and manufactured to perform at the elevation of the project site. If not specifically indicated in the equipment schedule or in the specifications provide all required accessories and equipment for proper operation at elevation of the project site.

F. This Contractor shall be responsible for materials and equipment installed under this contract.

Contractor shall also be responsible for the protection of materials and equipment of others from damage as a result of his work.

G. Manufactured material and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by manufacturer unless herein specified to the contrary.

H. This Contractor shall make the required arrangement with General Contractor or Construction Manager for the introduction into the building of equipment too large to pass through finished openings.

I. Store materials and equipment indoors at the job site or, if this is not possible, store on raised platforms and protect from the weather by means of waterproof covers. Coverings shall permit circulation of air around the materials to prevent condensation of moisture. Screen or cap openings in equipment to prevent the entry of vermin.

1.05 INTENT OF DRAWINGS

A. The drawings are diagrammatic and do not necessarily show exact location of piping and ductwork unless specifically dimensioned. Riser and other diagrams are schematic and do not necessarily show the physical arrangement of the equipment. They shall not be used for obtaining lineal runs of piping or ductwork, nor shall they be used for shop drawings for piping and ductwork fabrication or ordering. Discrepancies shown on different plans, or between plans and actual field conditions shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer for resolution.

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1.06 COMMISSIONING OF SYSTEMS

A. This project shall be commissioned in accordance with the provisions of C408 of the International Energy Conservation Code by a registered professional. The mechanical contractor shall be responsible for providing necessary time and effort associated with assisting the commissioning process.

B. See Sections 019113 “Commissioning Requirements of Contractor”,

1.07 RESPONSIBILITY

A. Plumbing and HVAC work shall conform to requirements of all divisions 22 and 23 specifications.

B. The Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors shall be responsible for the installation of a satisfactory and complete system in accordance with the intent of the drawing and specifications. Provide, at no extra cost, all incidental items, materials, accessories and labor required for completion of the work even though they are not specifically mentioned or indicated on the drawings or in the specifications.

C. The drawings do not attempt to show complete details of the building construction which affect the mechanical and plumbing installation; and reference is therefore required to the Architectural, Civil, Structural, Landscape and Electrical drawings and specifications and to shop drawings of all trades for additional details which affect the installation of the work covered under this Division of the Contract.

D. Location of mechanical and plumbing system components shall be checked for conflicts with openings, structural members and components of other systems having fixed locations. In the event of any conflicts, the Contracting Officer shall be consulted and their decision shall govern.

Necessary changes shall be made at the Contractor’s expense.

E. Determine, and be responsible for, the proper location and character of inserts for hangers, chases, sleeves, and other openings in the construction required for the work, and obtain this information well in advance of the construction progress so work will not be delayed.

F. Final location of inserts, hangers, etc., required for each installation, must be coordinated with facilities required for other installations to prevent interference.

G. Take extreme caution not to install work that connects to equipment until such time as complete Shop Drawings of such equipment have been approved by the Contracting Officer. Any work installed by the Contractor, prior to approval of Shop Drawings, will be at the Contractor's risk.

H. All modifications and changes required due to installation of equipment other than the scheduled equipment shall be made at the contractor’s expense.

I. It shall the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate changes to work by other trades that result from the installation of equipment other than the scheduled equipment.

J. If the provided equipment is heavier or larger than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required structural changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

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K. If the provided equipment has different motor characteristics or electrical requirements than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

L. If larger or additional electrical conduits, wire or breakers are required due to the installation of equipment other than the scheduled or specified equipment it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

M. If the provided equipment requires different fluid flow rates than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate all required changes including but not limited to pumps, piping, valves, etc and pay for any and all associated cost.

N. At all times during the performance of this Contract, properly protect work from damage and protect the Owner's property from injury of loss. Make good any damage, injury or loss, except such as may be directly due to errors in the Bidding Documents or caused by Agents or Employees of the Owner. Adequately protect adjacent property as provided by law and the Bidding Documents. Provide and maintain passageways, guard fences, lights and other facilities for protection required by Public Authority or Local conditions.

O. The Contractor shall be responsible for damages due to the work of their contractors, to the building or its contents, people, etc.

1.08 REVIEW

A. All work and material is subject to review at any time by the Contracting Officer or his representative. If the Contracting Officer or his representative finds material that does not conform to these specifications or that is not properly installed or finished, correct the deficiencies in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer at the Contractor’s expense.

1.09 WORKMANSHIP

A. Work under this contract shall be performed by workmen skilled in the particular trade, including work necessary to properly complete the installation in a workmanlike manner to present a neat and finished appearance.

B. Obtain Contracting Officer’s approval before performing any cutting on structural members or patching of building surfaces. Any damage to the building or equipment by the Mechanical or Plumbing Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Mechanical or Plumbing Contractor and shall be repaired by skilled craftsmen of the trades involved at the Contractor’s expense.

C. Chases, openings, sleeves, hangers, anchors, recesses, equipment pads, framing for equipment, provided by others only if so noted on the drawings. Otherwise, they will be provided by the Mechanical or Plumbing Contractor for their work.

1.10 COORDINATION

A. This Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall plan their work to proceed with a minimum interference with other trades and it shall be their responsibility to inform the General Contractor of all openings required in the building structure for installation of work, and to provide sleeves as required. Dimensions of equipment installed and/or provided by others shall be checked in order that correct clearances and connections may be made.

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B. In general, pipelines requiring gravity drainage shall be installed first, followed by ductwork, large piping mains and electrical conduit. The location fire protection piping and heads shall be coordinated with other trades to ensure that installations by other trades do not block heads.

C. Leave sufficient space for the installation of insulation on piping and ductwork as specified. It is not acceptable to compress pipe or duct insulation for any reason.

1.11 CLEANING

A. Keep the job site clean. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall remove all waste a rubbish associated with their work.

B. Upon completion of work, remove materials, scraps and debris relative to plumbing and mechanical work and leave all spaces including tunnels, crawlspaces, pipe or duct chases and ceiling plenums clean and orderly.

C. The Mechanical and Plumbing contractors will be responsible for cleaning the exterior and interior of all equipment prior to star-up. Once all equipment has been cleaned it shall be inspected by the Contracting Officer prior to start-up.

D. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall provide dust protection of existing materials and equipment as well a new materials and equipment for the duration of the project. Protect existing materials and equipment from damage for the duration of the project. Clean the exterior and interior of all existing equipment at the completion of the project.

1.12 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Offices

1. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractor must have the permission of the Owner and

General Contractor or Construction Manager to install a temporary office/job trailer on the project site.

2. Contractor shall completely remove his temporary installations when no longer needed and the premises shall be completely clean, disinfected, patched, and refinished to match adjacent areas.

B. Ladders and Scaffolds

1. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall provide their own ladders, scaffolds, etc.

of substantial construction for access to their work in various portions of the building as may be required. When no longer needed, they shall be removed by the Contractor.

C. Protection Devices

1. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall provide and maintain his own necessary barricades, fences, signal lights, etc., required by all governing authorities or shown on the drawings. When no longer needed, they shall be removed by the Contractor.

D. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

1. The Mechanical and Plumbing Contractors shall provide all necessary first aid hand fire extinguishers for Class A, B, C and special hazards as may exist in his own work area only in accordance with good and safe practice and as required by jurisdictional safety authority.

1.13 SUBMITTALS

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A. Submittals will be required for each piece of equipment, material or product as noted in the table below. All submittal shall be submitted, reviewed and all discrepancies addressed prior to ordering equipment or starting work. Any equipment ordered without having first completed the submittal process is done at the risk of the contractor. Any work performed prior to completing the submittal process is domes at the risk of the contractor.

Specification Section

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220500 X X Provide Delegated Design per the requirements of this section

220519 X 220523 X 220529 X X Provide Delegated Design per the requirements of this section 220548 X X Provide Delegated Design per the requirements of this section 220553 X 220716 X 221116 X 221119 X 221316 X X 221319 X 221429 X X 223300 X X X X 224100 X X X X X

230593 Provide T&B Certifications 230713 X X X 232300 X 233113 233300 X X 233330 X X 233346 X 233425 X X X 233713 X X 237200 X X X X

238126.11 X X X X

238127 X X X X X

238216.14 X X

238231 X X X X

B. Submittal Definitions

1. Product Data: Provide manufacturers cut sheets that include general product information including but not limited to: Model Number, physical data, nominal capacities, rough-in requirements.

2.

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3. Performance Data: Provide detailed performance and capacities based on project specific requirements including but not limited to: flow rates, capacities, pressure loss, temperatures, fan curves, pump curves, part load performance, sound data, and electrical characteristics.

4. Shop Drawings: Provide detailed drawings of the equipment showing overall dimensions, location of electrical and piping connection, location of anchorage points, location of electrical and control panels, and all operating, service and maintenance clearances.

5. Delegated Design: Provide detailed drawings prepared and stamped by a registered

Professional Engineer that detail pertinent design criterial, the materials and products to be installed and the required installation locations.

6. Wiring Diagram: Provide diagrams that identify and detail required field wiring.

7. Color Chart: Provide a physical color chart of material samples required for selection of equipment colors.

8. Sustainability Compliance: Provide literature that indicated a products compliance with LEED or Green Globes. See Division 01 for additional information and requirements.

C. Submittal Formats:

1. Include the following information with each submittal:

a. Project Name

b. Submittal Date

c. Name of Architect

d. Name of Engineer

e. Name of General Contractor or Construction Manager

f. Name of Sub-Contractor

g. Name of firm or entity that prepared the submittal

h. Unique Submittal Number

i. Type of Submittal

j. Specification Section

k. Name or Mark of equipment or material and detail or drawings reference.

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2. All Submittal with the exception of color charts or material samples shall be electronically transmitted PDFs.

D. Submittal Requirements

1. Submittals shall be submitted as a complete specification section. The submittal must include all materials and equipment for that specification section. Submittals for individual materials of equipment will be rejected without review.

2. Submittals shall be complete, clearly show item used, size, dimensions, capacity, rough in, etc., as required for complete check and installation. Manufacturer’s literature showing more than one item shall be clearly marked as to which item is being furnished or it will be rejected and returned without review.

3. Each submittal shall be thoroughly checked by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Document requirements, accuracy of dimensions, relationship to the work of other trades, and conformance with sound, safe practices as to erection and installation.

Each submittal shall then bear a stamp evidencing such checking and shall show corrections made, if any. Submittals requiring extensive corrections shall be revised before submission. Each submittal not stamped and signed by the Contractor evidencing such checking will be rejected and returned without review.

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4. On each submittal, clearly indicate deviations from requirements in the Contract

Documents, including minor variations and limitations; include relevant additional information and revisions, other than those requested on previous submittals. Indicate by highlighting on each submittal or noting on attached separate sheet.

5. Review of the shop drawings and literature by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the contractor for responsibility for deviations for the drawings or specifications, nor shall it relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors in the shop drawings or literature. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide materials and equipment which meet the specifications and job requirements.

1.14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) shall contain:

1. Names and contact information for the Project Architect, Project Engineer.

2. Names and contact information for the General Contractor or Construction Manager.

3. Names and contact information for sub-contractors.

4. Installation, maintenance and operating instructions for each piece of equipment.

5. Parts lists

6. Wiring Diagrams

7. Equipment Start-up and inspection certificates

8. Test and Balance Reports

9. Commissioning Reports

10. Copies of Equipment Warranties

11. Copies of Submittals

12. Record Drawings.

B. Prior to substantial completion submit an electronic copy of the O&M manual in PDF format to the Contracting Officer and Owner for Review and approval. The PDF shall be one file with an index and hyperlinks to each section. Individual bound PDFs without automated navigation will be rejected. All O&M data shall be grouped by the equipment type and ordered by the specification numbering.

C. Prior to final payment a final electronic copy of the O&M manual on an archival quality DVD as well as two printed copies shall be furnished to the owner. Printed copies shall have commercial quality 8-1/2” x 11” 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers for each section.

1.15 AS-BUILT RECORD DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner and Contracting Officer a marked print showing the location of all concealed or underground pipe or conduit runs and other equipment installed other than as shown on the drawings. Dimension underground lines from established building lines. Indicate all installed pull boxes in conduit runs.

B. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a marked print showing the location of all mechanical equipment, plumbing fixtures, piping, ductwork, diffusers, grilles, etc. The location of any item which deviates from the bid documents shall be accurately drawn and dimensioned.

C. All underground piping and ductwork shall be dimensioned from nearest column and/or exterior walls. The location of all maintenance related items such as duct access doors, fire dampers, isolation valves, filters, etc., shall be highlighted on as built drawing.

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1.16 PLACING SYSTEM INTO OPERATION

A. Prior to starting of equipment the Mechanical of Plumbing Contractor shall thoroughly inspect the installation and any work completed by other trades and subcontractors to verify compliance with the contract documents.

B. Start-up of all HVAC equipment shall be completed by factory trained representatives. At the completion of start-up, the factory representative shall submit to the Contracting Officer, a start-up report that indicates any problems encountered, potential problems including installation issues, adjustments made or required to be made to ensure proper operation. Any installation deficiencies identified shall be corrected at no additional cost to the owner.

1.17 OWNER TRAINING

A. General

1. The system training is intended to familiarize the Owner’s operating and maintenance staff with all systems requiring maintenance. Training is to be provided after the systems are in place and operational, after issues noted during commissioning have been resolved, and before final acceptance.

2. Provide second set of training sessions for automatic control systems about 6-9 months after the first sessions.

B. Systems Requiring Training

1. All mechanical, electrical, safety, standby, and automatic control systems in the project, and other systems specified elsewhere to have training.

C. Attendance:

1. Training is to be provided by contractor’s representatives that are familiar with the system’s operation and maintenance requirements. Individual training sessions (modules) are to provided for each type or group of systems, separated roughly by trade group that will be performing maintenance on the system. The trades groups and systems typically requiring training are:

a. HVAC & Refrigeration (Hydronic and or steam heating systems, refrigeration, chilled water, packaged cooling systems, fan systems, controls)

b. Plumbers (Domestic and Sanitary Plumbing, gas-fired heating, miscellaneous process piping systems)

D. Schedule:

1. Duplicate training sessions are to be provided for each training module, so that Owner’s operating personnel can be split into two groups during training. Duplicate training sessions to be scheduled on different days. Length of training sessions will be determined by scope of training indicated below, and as coordinated with Owner after draft copy of training documents have been reviewed.

E. Training Documentation:

1. Contractor to submit draft copy of agenda and training documents to Owner for review at least two weeks prior to training date.

2. Provide a copy of the following items for each person that will be attending the training sessions. Coordinate required number with the Owner.

a. Training agenda.

b. Summary of new systems and existing systems affected by this project.

c. Summary of work performed under this project.

d. Control system drawings and sequences of operation.

e. List of important maintenance and trouble-shooting operations for all systems.

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3. Provide minimum of 2 copies of following items:

a. Contract documents including all drawings, specifications, addendums, and change orders.

F. Training Sessions:

1. Assemble at location to be determined by the Owner.

2. Distribute training documentation as indicated above.

3. Provide classroom style training if required for orientation, discussion of new systems and existing systems affected by this project, and other issues appropriate for a classroom format.

4. Visit site and review locations, and perform detailed review of operation and maintenance requirements for current systems.

1.18 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall guarantee that all materials and labor installed are new and of first quality and that any material or labor found defective shall be replaced without cost to the Owner within one (1) year after substantial completion of the Contract or one (1) full season of heating and cooling operation, whichever is the greater. The guarantee shall list the date of the beginning of the one (1) year period, which shall be the date that the Substantial Completion Certificate is issued.

B. Any damage to the building, caused by defective work or material of the Contractor within the above-mentioned period, shall be satisfactorily repaired without cost to the Owner.

C. The guarantee does not include maintenance of equipment. The Owner shall accept full responsibility for proper operation and maintenance of equipment immediately upon substantial completion and occupancy of the building.

D. Final acceptance by the Owner will not occur until all operating instructions are mounted in Equipment Rooms and Operating Personnel thoroughly indoctrinated in the operation of all mechanical equipment by the Contractor.

E. No equipment installed as part of this project shall be used for temporary heat during construction.

END OF SECTION 22 0000

2. All Submittal with the exception of color charts or material samples shall be electronically transmitted PDFs.