Attachment_2_-_Specifications_-_Volume_2.pdf

A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF DETAIL

PROJECT MANUAL - VOLUME II

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

FIRE LAB AIR QUALITY & ELECTRONIC LAB

Missoula, Montana

A&E Project #18075.00

MAY 23, 2019

A&E 18075.00 ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESEARCH STATION (RMRS) REGION

FIRE LAB AIR QUALITY AND ELECTRONIC LAB PROJECT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS - VOLUME II DIVISIONS 21-32

The following listed documents comprise the Project Manual for Forest Service Region 1 Fire Lab Air Quality & Electronic Lab Project, Missoula, Montana. Numbering of Divisions conforms to CSI Format for Building Specifications; Divisions and Sections not appearing are not applicable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF PLUMBING AND HVAC

220500 GENERAL PROVISION OF PLUMBING AND HVAC

220519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING

220523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC

220529 HANGARS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220716 PLUMBING AND HVAC EQUIPMENT AND PIPING INSULATION

221116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

221316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

224100 PLUMBING FIXTURES

224100 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230900 HVAC CONTROLS

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233330 LOUVERS

233346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233713 GRILLES, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS

233820 LABORATORY FUME HOODS

238231 HEATERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260505 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

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260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260548.16 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES (NO-DLM)

262213 LOW-VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

262913.03 MANUAL AND MAGNETIC MOTOR CONTROLLERS

265100 LED LIGHTING (Interior Only)

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

271000 TELECOM WIRING SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 – COMMUNICATIONS

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 220000 - General Requirements of Plumbing and HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 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, Structural, and Electrical plans 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.

1.2 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

1.3 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.

1.4 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.

1.5 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 Government for resolution.

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1.6 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 Government 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 Government. 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.

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

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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.

1.7 REVIEW

A. All work and material is subject to review at any time by the Government or their representative.

If the Government or their 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 Government at the Contractor’s expense.

1.8 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 Architect's/Engineer'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.

1.9 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.

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.

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1.10 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 Government 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.

1.11 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.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

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

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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.

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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 221319 X 224100 X X 230593 Provide T&B Certifications 230713 X X 230900 X X X X Provide Shop Drawings per the requirements of this section.

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B. Submittal Definitions

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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. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

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

7. 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.

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 engineer 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.

1.13 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 Architect, Engineer 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.

1.14 AS-BUILT RECORD DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner and Government 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 Government 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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1.15 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 architect and engineer, 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.

1.16 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.

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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.

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.

1.17 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 220000

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SECTION 220500 - GENERAL PROVISION OF PLUMBING AND HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Expansion Fittings and Loops for Piping Systems

2. Alignment Guides and Anchors

3. Dielectric Fittings

4. Pipe Sleeves

5. Sleeve Seals Systems for Piping

6. Silicone Sealant

7. Escutcheons for Piping

8. Floor Plates

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 220000 “General Requirements of Plumbing and HVAC” for Submittal requirements.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

B. Pipe and Pressure-Vessel Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Compatibility: Products shall be suitable for piping service fluids, materials, working pressures, and temperatures.

B. Capability: Products to absorb 200 percent of maximum axial movement between anchors.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS

A. Rubber Union Connector Expansion Joints

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the following:

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a. Mason Industries, Inc.

b. MetraFlex.

c. Twin City Hose.

2. Material: Twin reinforced-rubber spheres with external restraining cables.

3. Minimum Pressure Rating: 150 psig at 170 deg F, unless otherwise indicated.

4. End Connections for NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded.

B. Flexible-Hose Packless Expansion Joints:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Mason Industries, Inc.

b. Metraflex Company (The).

c. Twin City Hose Inc.

2. Description: Manufactured assembly with inlet and outlet elbow fittings and two flexible-metal-hose legs joined by long-radius, 180-degree return bend or center section of flexible hose.

3. Flexible Hose: Corrugated-metal inner hoses and braided outer sheaths.

4. Expansion Joints for Copper Tubing NPS 2 and Smaller: Copper-alloy fittings with solder-joint end connections.

a. Bronze hoses and single-braid bronze sheaths with 450 psig at 70 deg F and 340 psig at 450 deg F ratings.

5. Expansion Joints for Copper Tubing NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Copper-alloy fittings with threaded end connections.

a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 300 psig at 70 deg F and 225 psig at 450 deg F ratings.

6. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 2 and Smaller: Carbon-steel fittings with threaded end connections.

a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 450 psig at 70 deg F and 325 psig at 600 deg F ratings.

7. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 6: Carbon-steel fittings with flanged end connections.

a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 200 psig at 70 deg F and 145 psig at 600 deg F ratings.

2.2 ALIGNMENT GUIDES AND ANCHORS

A. Alignment Guides

1. Description: Steel, factory-fabricated alignment guide, with bolted two-section outer cylinder and base for attaching to structure; with two-section guiding slider for bolting to pipe.

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B. Anchor Materials:

1. Steel Shapes and Plates: ASTM A 36/A 36M.

2. Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.10 or ASTM A 183, steel hex head.

3. Washers: ASTM F 844, steel, plain, flat washers.

4. Mechanical Fasteners: Insert-wedge-type stud with expansion plug anchor for use in hardened portland cement concrete, with tension and shear capacities appropriate for application.

a. Stud: Threaded, zinc-coated carbon steel.

b. Expansion Plug: Zinc-coated steel.

c. Washer and Nut: Zinc-coated steel.

5. Chemical Fasteners: Insert-type stud, bonding-system anchor for use with hardened portland cement concrete, with tension and shear capacities appropriate for application.

a. Bonding Material: ASTM C 881/C 881M, Type IV, Grade 3, two-component epoxy resin suitable for surface temperature of hardened concrete where fastener is to be installed.

b. Stud: ASTM A 307, zinc-coated carbon steel with continuous thread on stud, unless otherwise indicated.

c. Washer and Nut: Zinc-coated steel.

2.3 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

A. General Requirements: Assembly of copper alloy and ferrous materials with separating nonconductive insulating material. Include end connections compatible with pipes to be joined.

B. Dielectric Unions:

1. Dielectric Unions are not allowed.

C. Dielectric Flanges:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Capitol Manufacturing Company; member of the Phoenix Forge Group.

b. Central Plastics Company.

c. Matco-Norca.

d. Watts; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

e. Wilkins; a Zurn company.

2. Standard: ASSE 1079.

3. Factory-fabricated, bolted, companion-flange assembly.

4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

5. End Connections: Solder-joint copper alloy and threaded ferrous; threaded solder-joint copper alloy and threaded ferrous.

D. Dielectric-Flange Insulating Kits:

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1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc.

b. Calpico, Inc.

c. Central Plastics Company.

d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.

2. Nonconducting materials for field assembly of companion flanges.

3. Pressure Rating: 150 psig.

4. Gasket: Neoprene or phenolic.

5. Bolt Sleeves: Phenolic or polyethylene.

6. Washers: Phenolic with steel backing washers.

E. PEX Dielectric Separator:

1. Description: 6” long section of pex piping shall be installed between dis-similar piping materials.

2. Pipe Material: PEX plastic according to ASTM F 876.

3. Oxygen Barrier: O2 permeability <= 0.32 mg/m2/day in accordance with DIN 4726.

4. Fittings: ASTM F 1960, cold expansion fittings and reinforcing rings.

5. Pressure/Temperature Rating: Minimum 100 psig and 180 deg F.

2.4 SLEEVES

A. Galvanized-Steel Sheet Pipe Sleeves: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

2.5 SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Advance Products & Systems, Inc.

2. CALPICO, Inc.

3. GPT; an EnPro Industries company.

4. Metraflex Company (The).

B. Description:

1. Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular space between piping and sleeve.

2. Designed to form a hydrostatic seal of 20-psig.

3. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size.

4. Pressure Plates: Composite plastic.

5. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

2.6 SILICONE SEALANTS

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A. Silicone, S, P, 25, T, NT: Single-component, pourable, plus 25 percent and minus 25 percent movement capability, traffic- and nontraffic-use, neutral-curing silicone joint sealant; ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade P, Class 25, Uses T and NT. Grade P Pourable (self-leveling) formulation is for opening in floors and other horizontal surfaces that are not fire rated.

2.7 ESCUTCHEONS

A. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and setscrew fastener.

B. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.

C. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.

2.8 FLOOR PLATES

A. One-Piece Floor Plates: Cast-iron flange with holes for fasteners.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXPANSION JOINT INSTALLATION

A. Install expansion joints of sizes matching sizes of piping in which they are installed.

B. Install expansion joint per the manufacture’s written instructions.

3.2 ALIGNMENT-GUIDE AND ANCHOR INSTALLATION

A. Install alignment guides to guide expansion and to avoid end-loading and torsional stress.

B. Install two guide(s) on each side of pipe expansion fittings and loops. Install guides nearest to expansion joint not more than four (4) pipe diameters from expansion joint.

C. Attach guides to pipe, and secure guides to building structure.

D. Install anchors at locations to prevent stresses from exceeding those permitted by ASME B31.9 and to prevent transfer of loading and stresses to connected equipment.

E. Anchor Attachments:

1. Anchor Attachment to Steel Pipe: Attach by welding. Comply with ASME B31.9 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."

2. Anchor Attachment to Copper Tubing: Attach with pipe hangers. Use MSS SP-69, Type 24; U bolts bolted to anchor.

F. Fabricate and install steel anchors by welding steel shapes, plates, and bars. Comply with ASME B31.9 and AWS D1.1/D1.1M.

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1. Anchor Attachment to Steel Structural Members: Attach by welding.

2. Anchor Attachment to Concrete Structural Members: Attach by fasteners. Follow fastener manufacturer's written instructions.

G. Use grout to form flat bearing surfaces for guides and anchors attached to concrete.

3.3 DIELECTRIC FITTING INSTALLATION

A. Install dielectric fittings in piping at connections of dissimilar metal piping and tubing.

B. Install Dielectric fittings per the manufacturers written instructions.

C. Install pipe hangers immediately upsteam and downstream of dielectric fittings.

D. Install isolation valves immediately upsteam and downstream of dielectric fittings.

E. Dielectric Fittings for NPS 2 and Smaller: PEX Dielectric Separator.

F. Dielectric Fittings for NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Dielectric Flange.

3.4 SLEEVE INTALLATION

A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.

B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to provide 1-inchannular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.

C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls are constructed.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 2 inchesabove finished floor level.

2. Using silicone sealant, seal space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal system.

D. Fire-Resistance-Rated Penetrations, Horizontal Assembly Penetrations, and Smoke-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire or smoke rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with fire- and smoke-stop materials. Comply with requirements for firestopping and fill materials specified in Section 078413 "Penetration Firestopping."

3.5 SLEEVE-SEALS SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior concrete walls at piping entries into building.

B. Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration, assemble sleeve-seal-system components, and install in annular space between piping and

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sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a watertight seal.

3.6 SLEEVE-SEAL SCHEDULE

A. Use sleeve and sleeve-seals for the following piping-penetration applications:

1. Exterior Concrete Walls Above Grade: Galvanized-Steel Sheet Pipe Sleeves with Sleeve-seal system

2. Exterior Concrete Walls Below Grade: Galvanized-Steel Sheet Pipe Sleeves with Sleeve-seal system

3. Interior or Exterior Concrete Slabs-on-Grade: Sleeve not required.

4. Interior Concrete Slabs Above Grade: Galvanized-Steel Sheet Pipe Sleeves with Silicone

Sealant or Fire calk

5. Interior Partitions: Sleeve not require – fire calk penetrations of rated assemblies.

3.7 ESCUTCHEON INSTALLATION

A. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and finished floors.

B. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

3.8 FLOOR PLATE INSTALLATION

A. Install floor plates for piping penetrations of equipment-room floors.

B. Install floor plates with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

END OF SECTION 220500

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METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING 220519 - 1

SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Bimetallic-actuated thermometers.

2. Thermowells.

3. Dial-type pressure gages.

4. Gage attachments.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Product Certificates: For each type of meter and gage.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For meters and gages to include in operation and maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 BIMETALLIC-ACTUATED THERMOMETERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Ashcroft Inc.

2. Miljoco Corporation.

3. Tel-Tru Manufacturing Company.

4. Trerice, H. O. Co.

5. Prior Approved Equal

B. Standard: ASME B40.200.

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C. Case: Liquid-filled and sealed type(s); stainless steel with 3-inch nominal diameter.

D. Dial: Nonreflective aluminum with permanently etched scale markings and scales in deg F.

E. Connector Type(s): Union joint, adjustable angle, with unified-inch screw threads.

F. Connector Size: 1/2 inch, with ASME B1.1 screw threads.

G. Stem: 0.25 or 0.375 inch in diameter; stainless steel.

H. Window: Plain glass.

I. Ring: Stainless steel.

J. Element: Bimetal coil.

K. Pointer: Dark-colored metal.

L. Accuracy: Plus or minus 1 percent of scale range.

2.2 THERMOWELLS

A. Thermowells:

1. Standard: ASME B40.200.

2. Description: Pressure-tight, socket-type fitting made for insertion into piping tee fitting.

3. Material for Use with Copper Tubing: CNR or CUNI.

4. Material for Use with Steel Piping: CRES or CSA.

5. Type: Stepped shank unless straight or tapered shank is indicated.

6. External Threads: NPS 1/2, NPS 3/4, or NPS 1, ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads.

7. Internal Threads: 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch, with ASME B1.1 screw threads.

8. Bore: Diameter required to match thermometer bulb or stem.

9. Insertion Length: Length required to match thermometer bulb or stem.

10. Lagging Extension: Include on thermowells for insulated piping and tubing.

11. Bushings: For converting size of thermowell's internal screw thread to size of thermometer connection.

B. Heat-Transfer Medium: Mixture of graphite and glycerin.

2.3 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Direct-Mounted and Remote, Metal-Case, Dial-Type Pressure Gages:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Ashcroft Inc.

b. Miljoco Corporation.

c. Tel-Tru Manufacturing Company.

d. Trerice, H. O. Co.

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2. Standard: ASME B40.100.

3. Case: Liquid-filled, Sealed type(s); 4-1/2-inch nominal diameter.

4. Pressure-Element Assembly: Bourdon tube unless otherwise indicated.

5. Pressure Connection: Brass, with NPS 1/4 or NPS 1/2, ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads and bottom-outlet type unless back-outlet type is indicated.

6. Movement: Mechanical, with link to pressure element and connection to pointer.

7. Dial: Nonreflective aluminum with permanently etched scale markings graduated in psi.

8. Pointer: Dark-colored metal.

9. Window: Glass.

10. Ring: Metal.

11. Accuracy: Grade B, plus or minus 2 percent of middle half of scale range.

2.4 GAGE ATTACHMENTS

A. Snubbers: ASME B40.100, brass; with NPS 1/4 or NPS 1/2, ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads and piston or porous-metal-type surge-dampening device. Include extension for use on insulated piping.

B. Valves: Brass or stainless-steel needle, with NPS 1/4 or NPS 1/2, ASME B1.20.1 pipe threads.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install thermowells with socket extending a minimum of 2 inches into fluid and in vertical position in piping tees.

B. Install thermowells of sizes required to match thermometer connectors. Include bushings if required to match sizes.

C. Install thermowells with extension on insulated piping.

D. Fill thermowells with heat-transfer medium.

E. Install direct-mounted thermometers in thermowells and adjust vertical and tilted positions.

F. Install remote-mounted thermometer bulbs in thermowells and install cases on panels; connect cases with tubing and support tubing to prevent kinks. Use minimum tubing length.

G. Install direct-mounted pressure gages in piping tees with pressure gage located on pipe at the most readable position.

H. Install remote-mounted pressure gages on panel.

I. Install valve and snubber in piping for each pressure gage for fluids.

J. Install thermometers in the following locations:

1. Inlet and outlet of each domestic water heater.

2. Inlet and outlet of each domestic hot-water storage tank.

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3. Two inlets and two outlets of each heat pump.

4. Inlet and outlet of each hydronic coil in air-handling units.

5. Inlet and outlet of each thermal-storage tank.

6. Inlet and outlet of each refrigeration condenser.

K. Install pressure gages in the following locations:

1. Building water service entrance into building.

2. Inlet and outlet of each pressure-reducing valve.

3. Suction and discharge of each pump.

L. Install meters and gages adjacent to machines and equipment to allow service and maintenance of meters, gages, machines, and equipment.

M. Adjust faces of meters and gages to proper angle for best visibility.

3.2 THERMOMETER SCALE-RANGE SCHEDULE

A. Domestic Cold-Water Piping: 0 to 150 deg F.

B. Domestic Hot-Water Piping: 50 to 200 deg F.

C. Heating Water Piping: 50 to 200 deg F.

3.3 PRESSURE-GAGE SCALE-RANGE SCHEDULE

A. Domestic Water Piping: 0 to 100 psi.

B. Heating Water Piping: 0 to 150 psi

END OF SECTION 220519

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GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC 220523 - 1

SECTION 220523 - GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes:

1. Ball Valves

2. Butterfly Valves

3. Bronze Gate Valves

4. Iron Gate Valve

5. Bronze Check Valves

6. Iron Swing Check Valves

7. Iron Silent Check Valves

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 220000 “General Requirements for Pluming and HVAC” for submittal requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

A. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain each type of valve from single source from single manufacturer.

B. ASME Compliance:

1. ASME B1.20.1 for threads for threaded-end valves.

2. ASME B16.1 for flanges on iron valves.

3. ASME B16.10 and ASME B16.34 for ferrous valve dimensions and design criteria.

4. ASME B16.18 for solder-joint connections.

5. ASME B31.1 for power piping valves.

6. ASME B31.9 for building services piping valves.

C. Bronze valves shall be made with…