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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

OLD FAITHFUL AREA

LAUREL DORM REHABILITATION

YELL

312116

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1 OF 2

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

FEBRUARY 2024

02.29.202402.29.2024

02.29.2024 02.29.2024

LAUREL DORM ACE #23BZ5271

FIRE SYSTEMS COMPONENT RENEWAL

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SECTION 211313 - FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Furnish and install an automatic sprinkler system to protect the Laurel Dorm and Laundry building as indicated herein and as shown on the drawings in accordance with NFPA #13R.

Connect system to a water supply of sufficient pressure to ensure full and sustained water discharge immediately from sprinkler heads when opened by fire at rated heat temperatures.

Water supply shall conform to NFPA water supply requirements with considerations given to the reliability of the public water supply, taking into account probable minimum pressure conditions.

B. All portions of the systems shall be installed in accordance with the drawings, details, and specifications and as required by jurisdictional authorities and codes. The position is taken that the Owner is entitled to a project which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of nationally recognized fire protection standards. All efforts and installations shall be directed toward this end. Where there is conflict between the contract drawings and/or specifications, and the requirements of the jurisdictional authorities or codes, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer at least ten (10) days prior to bidding or be resolved by the contractor at no cost to the Owner. If the contractor has not identified conflicts to the

Contracting Officer, he shall be responsible for complying with the most restrictive (expensive) methods.

C. The intent of these specifications is to describe the complete systems to be installed, including minor details of work or materials not specifically mentioned or shown on the drawings, but necessary for the successful operation and completion of the installation. Contractor is responsible for providing all minor details of work necessary for complete system installation.

This includes any fittings, offsets, valves, hangers, bracing or piping that may be necessary due to field conditions or coordination with other trades.

D. Work to be performed under this section shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Automatic fire sprinkler systems.

a. Preaction pressure switch system.

1) Pipe and fittings.

2) Hangers and supports.

3) Seismic protection

4) Valves.

5) Alarms.

6) Pressure and Tamper Switches.

7) Specialties.

E. Furnish and install an automatic fire protection system of type or types required in the following

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areas:

1. Double Interlock Preaction Pressure Switch System: To protect all areas within the building per NFPA #13R.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. All work performed under this section of the specifications shall be subject to the requirements of both the General and Special Conditions.

B. Contractor to coordinate with Electrical and Fire Alarm System specifications for compatibility of voltage and manufacturer’s equipment.

C. Examine the above referenced specification parts thoroughly before submitting a proposal for accomplishment of work in this section.

1.3 REGULATORY AGENCIES

A. The term jurisdictional authority used in this section of the specification shall include, as applicable, but not be limited to the following:

1. YNP Structural Fire Chief.

2. State of Wyoming Fire Marshal.

3. Insurance Services Office.

4. Owner.

5. State of Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality

B. The design and installation of all systems of fire protection shall conform to all requirements of the latest editions of the applicable codes and publications herein defined:

1. International Building Code

2. International Fire Code

3. NFPA #13

4. NFPA #13R

5. All State and local ordinances

6. Underwriters' Laboratories

7. American Society of Testing Materials

8. American National Standards Institute

9. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General

1. The successful Contractor shall provide submittal data as required under other portions of this specification. Submittals shall conform to the instructions set forth in the General and

Special Conditions of these specifications entitled Shop Drawings and Submittals.

2. Work on the project shall not begin until submittals have been accepted by the Authority

Having Jurisdiction.

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3. The Contracting Officer will complete the fire sprinkler system working plans and make all necessary submittals to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval.

B. Working Plans

1. Working plans as required by NFPA #13R (floor plans - detailed drawings), showing dimensions, ducts, lights, or other items affecting the fire protection systems will be submitted to jurisdictional agencies for review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

All items identified in NFPA #13R for proper working plans will be complied with.

After approvals from jurisdictional agencies have been returned to the Contracting

Officer, they will be submitted to the Contractor.

2. Working plans have been prepared in AutoSPRINK software. AutoSPRINK files of the working plans will be supplied to the Contractor if requested.

C. Catalog/Product Information

1. Full catalog information will be submitted by the Contracting Officer for approval for all materials intended for use on this project. The contractor may substitute equal material in accordance with the specifications as approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. Hydraulic Calculations

1. Hydraulic calculations will be submitted for approval by the Contracting Officer.

E. Installer’s Qualifications

1. All systems of fire protection shall be installed by a licensed (for the location of installation) Fire Protection Contractor, fully experienced in fire protection installation as required and specified herein.

2. Fire Protection Contractors may be required to provide in writing specific information as to successfully completed projects and references to show cause as to why they should be considered acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

F. Close-Out

1. Record Drawings required per paragraph 1.6 and Operation and Maintenance Manuals required per paragraph 1.7, will be submitted by the Contracting Officer to the Owner at the completion of the project.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

A. The Contractor shall investigate the structural, mechanical, electrical, and finished conditions affecting the piping, and shall arrange the equipment accordingly; furnishing required fittings, offsets and accessories. Route fire protection piping to avoid interference with duct work, drain piping and other trades. In the event it becomes necessary to make field changes in pipe locations due to building construction, the Contractor shall consult with the Contracting Officer before making any changes. Any such changes required shall be made by the Contractor without any added costs.

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B. The Contractor shall determine, and be responsible for, the proper locations and type of inserts for hangers, chases, sleeves, and other openings in the construction required for fire protection work, and shall obtain this information well in advance of the construction progress to avoid delay of the work.

C. The drawings indicate locations of sprinkler heads, equipment and routing of piping.

Contractor is responsible for final locations and routing. Contractor shall review all contract documents including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, etc. for complete contract conditions and coordinate installation as necessary.

D. The sprinkler contractor shall coordinate with all other subcontractors on site for all the complete systems installation and provide all labor, piping, fittings and accessories necessary to provide a complete Code compliant fire sprinkler system.

E. All fees and permits specifically required for fire protection work, not obtained by others as specified elsewhere shall be applied for and paid for by this Contractor.

1.6 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. One approved set of working plans shall be maintained on the job at all times.

B. One set of “As-Built” drawings shall be kept on the job at all times. “As-Built” drawings shall be kept current daily. “As-Built” drawings shall be available at all times to Contracting Officer for review and use.

C. One set of “As-Built” drawings shall be provided to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the work. The Contracting Officer will make the necessary changes to the drawings and provide the necessary “As-Built” drawings required in the Operation and Maintenance manuals per section 1.7.

1.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Three (3) sets of operating and maintenance instructions will be provided by the Contractor to the Owner upon completion. Manuals will include, as a minimum, the following:

1. “As-Built” Drawings

2. Catalog cut sheets of all materials installed

3. Equipment maintenance manuals

4. Hydraulic Calculations

5. Acceptance Test Certificate

6. Certification of Owner Training

7. Contractor Guarantee and Warranty

8. “As-Built” AutoCAD drawing (.dwg) file

9. Copy of NFPA #25

B. The Contractor will assemble and submit the Operation and Maintenance manual after receipt of the items indicated above as being provided by Contractor.

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1.8 TRAINING

A. The Fire Protection Contractor shall instruct the Owner in the operation of the systems.

Instruction shall continue until the Owner is fully satisfied that he understands the operation of his system.

B. Contractor shall obtain the Owner or Owner’s representative dated signature that all training has been accomplished and is acceptable to the Owner.

1.9 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES

A. The Fire Protection Contractor shall guarantee to the Owner in writing, all equipment and workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the fire protection system has been placed in continuous service and has been accepted by all authorities having jurisdiction.

B. The Fire Protection Contractor shall not be held responsible for improper or negligent maintenance by the Owner after operating and maintenance indoctrination has been given the

Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

A. Where contract documents indicate specific model number or manufacturer; Contractor may substitute identical equipment approved for fire protection use.

B. All material and equipment used shall be domestic.

2.2 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS

A. Install sprinklers from reviewed shop drawings.

B. All sprinklers shall be of similar design and from a single manufacturer.

C. The operating temperature of sprinklers shall be as required by the specific location of installation.

D. Sprinklers shall conform to the following schedule:

1. Brass upright or pendent may be used in all attics, mechanical, storage or other non-public spaces.

2. White recessed sidewall or dry pendent sprinklers shall be used in all finished areas, guest rooms, public areas, etc. Where the wall cavity space will not allow for recessed installation, two-piece escutcheons may be used to extend sprinklers to a maximum deflector distance as allowed by NFPA or U.L. listing.

3. All sprinklers shall be quick-response glass bulb type.

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2.3 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Piping for automatic sprinkler system shall conform to NFPA #13 and as follows.

B. System piping with threaded fittings for sizes 2” and smaller shall be copper pipe.

C. Fittings for threaded and coupled pipe shall consist of copper pro-press. Pressure rating of fittings shall be as required for application.

D. System piping with grooved fittings for sizes 2½” and larger shall be copper pipe with prop press fittings.

E. Fittings for grooved end pipe shall consist of couplings and fittings in accordance with NFPA

#13.

F. Fittings for plain end pipe shall not be used.

2.4 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Space pipe hangers in accord with the requirements of NFPA #13. Construct hangers, hanger rods, inserts and clamps as approved by the same.

2.5 SEISMIC PROTECTION

A. Furnish and install all earthquake bracing and restraint as required by NFPA #13, International

Building Code and the authority having jurisdiction.

B. Provide flexible couplings and clearance around pipe penetrations as required by NFPA #13.

2.6 VALVES

A. Gate valves shall be approved indicating type as required by NFPA #13. Check valves shall be as required by NFPA #13. Test and drain valves shall be approved brass globe, angle, or ball valves. Locate sprinkler system isolation valves as shown on the drawings complete with a tamper alarm switch.

B. Interior

1. Interior Gate

Sizes: 2½” through 4"

Ends: Flanged

Model: F-607-OTS

2. Interior Butterfly

Sizes: 2½" through 4”

Ends: Grooved

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Model: BFV-1

Note: Butterfly valves may be used in lieu of OS&Y valves at the Contractor's option for 2½" and larger valves.

3. Ball Valve

Sizes: ¼" through 1"

Ends: Threaded

Model: KT-585-70-UL

4. Check Valve

Sizes: 2½" through 4"

Ends: Grooved

Model: CV-1F

5. Globe Valve

Sizes: ½" through 1"

Model: KT-65-UL

6. Inspectors Test and Drain Valve

Sizes: 1" through 2"

Model: 1000 or 1011

2.7 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES

A. Install new backflow prevention devices as required by the Wyoming Department of

Environmental Quality.

B. Devices shall be UL or FM approved and acceptable to the local water authority.

C. Backflow preventor shall be a double check valve assembly as indicated on the drawings.

2.8 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Existing freestanding fire department connection to remain. Contractor to connect to existing fire department connection piping within the crawl space.

2.9 SPECIALTIES

A. Fire Seals

1. Where piping passes through walls, floors or other building construction which by code requires a fire rating, approved fire rated assemblies or caulking shall be used. Plans will

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clearly indicate details and locations of required protection.

B. Escutcheon Plates

1. Where exposed piping passes through finish work, chrome plated or other finish acceptable to the Contracting Officer wall plates shall be installed. Split wall plates or escutcheons shall be installed to fit snugly around piping. All wall plates shall be metal.

2. Solid galvanized wall plates shall be used at both sides of all exterior walls.

C. Valve Identification

1. All valves within the building shall have permanently marked identification signs provided in accordance with NFPA #13. Signs shall be manufactured and not hand written. Signs shall be hung with galvanized or chrome chain.

D. Spare Head Supply

1. Furnish and install a supply of three extra sprinklers of each type and degree link installed in the project, complete with mountable box. Mount box on wall next to sprinkler entry. Provide wrenches for each type of sprinkler installed in box.

2.10 ELECTRICAL DEVICES

A. All electrical devices shall be coordinated with Electrical and Fire Alarm System specification requirements for compatibility of voltages and manufacturer.

B. Water Flow Pressure Switch

C. Low/High Air Alarm Pressure Switch

D. Tamper Switch

E. Audio/Visual Alarm Indicating Appliances

1. Audio/Visual units shall provide a common enclosure for the fire alarm audible and visual alarm devices. The housing shall be designed to accommodate horns, bells, or chimes. The unit shall be complete with a tamper resistant, Pyramidal shaped lens with

“Fire” lettering visible from a 180° field of view. Integral Xenon strobe shall provide a minimum light output of 4.5 candelas at 24VDC at a 45 flashes per minute rate. Xenon strobes shall provide a 4-wire connection to insure properly supervised in/out system connection. Unit shall be complete with all mounting hardware including backbox.

2.11 PREACTION VALVE

A. Install pre-action valve complete with necessary drain valves, pressure switches, check valves, etc., as required by NFPA #13 where shown on the drawings. Assembly shall have a water flow pressure switch with contacts for wiring to the fire alarm system.

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B. Preaction valve to have necessary trim for double interlock with supervised air and electric actuation. Preaction valve to be activated by the building fire alarm and detection system.

C. Provide and install air compressor for supervisory air with low air alarm pressure switch and air maintenance device as required.

D. Coordinate with fire alarm system supplier for compatibility of electric solenoid valve for activation.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Sprinkler head arrangement, routing of piping and equipment location is indicated on the drawings. The entire fire protection system may not be shown on plans. The intent is for the contractor to provide complete fire protection systems per NFPA #13R as required. The

Contracting Officer will provide complete working system drawings with approval from the

Authority Having Jurisdiction.

B. All piping shall be run concealed wherever possible. Where piping is run exposed, special notation to that effect will be evident and conspicuous on the drawings. Any piping determined to be a problem shall be relocated by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner.

C. System piping will be hydraulically calculated by the Contracting Officer in accordance with

NFPA #13R to the point of connection verified for flow characteristics.

D. The preparation of all shop drawings and hydraulic calculations will be accomplished and stamped by the Contracting Officer and submitted to the AHJ for approval.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Where details of installation are not given, the installation shall be made using manufacturer's recommended practices or at the direction of the Contracting Officer.

B. The contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor and material for a complete system in accordance with these specifications and applicable standards and Codes. Contractor shall provide all material and labor as necessary for any changes that may be necessary due to field conditions from the working system shop drawings provided by the Contracting Officer. All necessary changes shall be made at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Contractor shall complete the fire protection systems ready for operation, in all respects, as soon as possible. When system is complete and ready for continuous operation, activate the system for its intended use. After system has been activated for continuous use, water charges will be paid by the Owner.

D. This Contractor shall remove from the building, all rubbish and unused materials due to or connected with this installation.

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E. The surface of all piping shall be cleaned and left ready for painting.

3.3 TESTING

A. All testing shall be accomplished in accord with NFPA standards and requirements.

B. This Contractor shall call for inspection and complete Contractor’s Material and Test

Certificates signed by the authority having jurisdiction. Furnish copies of Aboveground Test

Certificate with close-out documentation.

C. The entire preaction sprinkler system shall be hydrostatically tested at not less than 200 psig pressure for a period of not less than two (2) hours or 50 psi above static pressure in excess of

150 psi for two (2) hours with no pressure drop in the system.

D. In addition to the hydrostatic test indicated above, an air pressure leakage test at 40 psi shall be conducted on the preaction sprinkler system for 24 hours. Any leakage that results in a loss of pressure in excess of 1½ psi for the 24 hour period shall be corrected.

E. All testing shall be witnessed by a representative of the AHJ, Contracting Officer or Owner.

Where jurisdictional authority's standards are more stringent than the above test, they shall prevail.

END OF SECTION 211313

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SECTION 220000 - PLUMBING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS

A. The plumbing requirements are supplemental to the General Requirements of these Specifications. The Plumbing Sections shall apply to phases of the work specified, shown on the Drawings, or required to provide for the complete installation of Plumbing Systems for this project.

B. The work shall include all items, articles, materials, operations and methods listed, mentioned, or scheduled in these specifications and the accompanying drawings. All material, equipment, and labor shall be furnished together with all incidental items required by good practice to provide the complete systems described.

C. Examine and refer to all Architectural, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Utility, Landscape and Plumbing drawings and specifications for construction conditions which may affect the plumbing 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.

D. See general requirements for listed Alternate Bids. Note alternates listed and include any changes in work and price required to meet the requirements of the respective alternate.

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 Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

2. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

3. National Electrical Code (NEC)

4. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

6. International Plumbing Code

7. Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)

8. Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI)

9. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)

10. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

11. International Building Code (IBC)

12. Requirements of the Serving Utility Company

13. Local and State Codes and Ordinances

14. SMACNA Seismic Manual

15. Federal Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service

1.3 FEES AND PERMITS

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

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B. All usage contracts between the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer.

C. All permits and fees for connection to the utility, including inspection and staking costs imposed by the utility company or required for proper installation, and all necessary manholes, encasements, valves, service boxes, meters, meter housings or vaults complete as required by the utility company of jurisdictional agency, shall be applied for and paid by the Plumbing Contractor.

D. Exception: The gas service from the main to and including the gas meter will be furnished and installed by the gas company and paid for by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturers must have prior approval. Written prior approval must be obtained from the Architect/Engineer ten (10) days prior to bid opening. Requests are to be submitted sufficiently ahead of the deadline to give ample time for examination. The items approved will be listed in an addendum and only this list of equipment will be accepted in lieu of specified products. Submittals must indicate the specific item or items to be furnished in lieu of those specified, together with complete technical and comparative data on specified items and proposed items. See list of prior approved manufacturers at end of this section.

B. Plumbing 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.

C. 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.

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

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

F. 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 partly 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 Professional Engineer for resolution.

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1.6 RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Plumbing Contractor 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 required for completion of the work even though they are not specifically mentioned or indicated on the drawings or in the specifications.

B. The drawings do not attempt to show complete details of the building construction which affect the 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.

C. Location of 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 Engineer shall be consulted and his decision shall govern. Necessary changes shall be made at the Contractor’s expense.

D. 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.

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

F. 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.

G. At all times during the performance of this Contract, properly protect work from damage and protect the Contracting Officer '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 Contracting Officer. 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.

H. 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 Engineer or his representative. If the Engineer or his representative finds material that does not conform with these specifications or that is not properly installed or finished, correct the deficiencies in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

1.8 WORKMANSHIP

A. GENERAL

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1. 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. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

1. Provide all excavating and backfilling as required, with backfilling only after approval of the Contracting Officer. Backfill to be free of all debris and decayable matter. See Excavation and Backfill requirements in SECTION 312000 – EARTH MOVING.

C. CUTTING, PATCHING, AND FRAMING

1. Obtain Engineer's approval before performing any cutting on structural members or patching of building surfaces. Any damage to the building or equipment by this Contractor shall be the responsibility of this Contractor and shall be repaired by skilled craftsmen of the trades involved at the Contractor’s expense.

2. 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 this Contractor for his work. Whether chases, etc., are provided by this Contractor or others, this Contractor is responsible for correct size and locations.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. This Contractor shall plan his work to proceed with a minimum interference with other trades and it shall be his 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.

1.10 CLEAN UP

A. Keep the premises free from accumulation of waste material or rubbish caused by his work or employees.

B. Upon completion of work, remove materials, scraps and debris relative to his work and leave the premises, including tunnels, crawl spaces, and pipe chases in clean and orderly condition.

Remove all dirt and debris from the interior and exterior of all devices and equipment. After construction is completed, wash all plumbing equipment.

1.11 DUST PROTECTION

A. Contractor will provide suitable dust protection for all existing areas prior to beginning of cutting or demolition. Contractor will obtain approval of partition from Contracting Officer before proceeding with work involved in these rooms.

1.12 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. OFFICES

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1. Contractor may provide a temporary office for himself and for the periodic use by the Contracting Officer.

B. REMOVAL

1. 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.

C. LADDERS AND SCAFFOLDS

1. The Contractor 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.

D. PROTECTION DEVICES

1. The Contractor 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. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for which the Contracting Officer may be held responsible because of lack of above items.

E. TEMPORARY WATER

1. The Contractor shall provide all water required by his trade for construction. Temporary drinking water shall be provided by Contractor from a proven safe source dispensed by single service containers, until such time as the construction water outlet has been installed, disinfected, and approved for drinking purposes.

F. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

1. The Contractor 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. The Contractor shall provide general area fire extinguishers only.

1.13 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Provide eight PDF Electronic Submittals of manufacturer's literature and/or certified prints as soon as possible but within thirty (30) days after awarding of Contract, for items of materials, equipment, or systems where called for in specifications. Shop drawings and literature complete showing item used, size, dimensions, capacity, rough-in, etc., as required for complete check and installation. Manufacturers 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.

B. Each copy of each item submitted must be clearly marked as follows for purposes of identification and record. Submittals not marked (typewritten only) as described below will be rejected and returned without review.

Date:

Name of Project:

Branch of Work:

Submitted by:

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Specification or Plan Reference:

C. Prior to their submission, 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.

D. All submittals will be examined when submitted in proper form for compliance. Such review shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors, for deviation from the contract Documents, nor for violation of sound safety practices.

E. The Contractor shall keep in the field office one print of each submittal which has been reviewed and stamped by the Contracting Officer.

F. Submittals will be required for each item of material and equipment furnished as noted in specifications.

G. Submittals which are incomplete relative to quality requirements, capacity, engineering data, dimensional data or detailed list of specialty or control equipment will be rejected. Lists shall include descriptive coding as specified or shown on drawings.

THE ENGINEER WILL PERFORM SHOP DRAWING REVIEW OF EACH ITEM;

HOWEVER, SUBSEQUENT REVIEW OF ITEMS PREVIOUSLY REJECTED WILL BE

BILLED TO THE CONTRACTOR AT A RATE OF $165 PER HOUR.

H. Schedule of Shop Drawings.

1. Piping

2. Valves

3. Pumps

4. Insulation

5. Plumbing Specialties

6. Plumbing fixtures

7. Medical Gas Equipment

8. Water Treatment Equipment

9. Backflow Preventers

1.14 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. At the time orders are placed for any item of equipment requiring service or operating maintenance, the Contractor shall request the manufacturer furnish three (3) copies of OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for each piece of equipment. These shall be included in the brochure of equipment.

1.15 BROCHURE OF EQUIPMENT

A. Upon completion of work, prepare three copies of "Brochure of Equipment" containing data pertinent to equipment and systems on job. Binders containing materials shall be one or more three ring binders of sufficient number to hold all literature. Contained in binders shall be:

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Installation, maintenance, and operating instructions for each piece of equipment; parts lists;

wiring diagrams; one copy of each shop drawing and literature submittal; record drawings, etc.

B. All literature shall be clean, unused and filed under divider headings corresponding to the specifications.

C. These brochures shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and approved by him before authorization of final payment.

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer and Engineer 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 plumbing equipment, plumbing fixtures, piping, etc. The location of any item which deviates from the bid documents shall be accurately drawn and dimensioned.

C. All underground piping 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.

1.17 PLACING SYSTEMS IN OPERATION

A. At the completion of the work and at such time as the Contracting Officer shall direct, prior to final acceptance, the Contractor performing this work shall put into satisfactory operation the various systems installed under the specifications. At no additional cost to the Contracting Officer, furnish the services of a person completely familiar with the installations performed under this specification, to instruct the Contracting Officer’s operating personnel in the proper operation and servicing of the equipment and systems. These services shall be available for a period of no less than one (1) day.

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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer.

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

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

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SECTION 220500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems.

2. Dielectric fittings.

3. Grout.

4. Plumbing demolition.

5. Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections.

6. Concrete bases.

7. Supports and anchorages.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than plumbing and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe chases, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels.

B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and plumbing equipment rooms.

C. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.

D. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in chases.

E. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures.

Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Welding certificates.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel."

B. Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."

1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping."

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2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current.

C. Electrical Characteristics for Plumbing Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing by the Contracting Officer and connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS

A. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods.

B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings.

2.2 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Refer to individual Division 22 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below.

B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos-free, 1/8-inch maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated.

C. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Solder Filler Metals: ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flushable flux according to

ASTM B 813.

E. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP Series or BAg1, unless otherwise indicated.

F. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12.

G. Solvent Cements for Joining Plastic Piping:

1. ABS Piping: ASTM D 2235.

2. CPVC Piping: ASTM F 493.

3. PVC Piping: ASTM D 2564. Include primer according to ASTM F 656.

4. PVC to ABS Piping Transition: ASTM D 3138.

2.3 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

A. Description: Combination fitting of copper alloy and ferrous materials with threaded, solder-joint, plain, or weld-neck end connections that match piping system materials.

B. Insulating Material: Suitable for system fluid, pressure, and temperature.

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C. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 250-psig minimum working pressure at 180 deg F.

D. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated, companion-flange assembly, for 150- or 300-psig minimum working pressure as required to suit system pressures.

E. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized-steel coupling with inert and noncorrosive, thermoplastic lining; threaded ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 deg F.

F. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipple with inert and noncorrosive, thermoplastic lining;

plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 deg F.

2.4 GROUT

A. Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout.

1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications.

2. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

3. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 22 Sections specifying piping systems.

B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated.

C. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas.

D. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated otherwise.

E. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal.

F. Install piping to permit valve servicing.

G. Install piping at indicated slopes.

H. Install piping free of sags and bends.

I. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

J. Install piping to allow application of insulation.

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K. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.

L. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.

M. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs.

N. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

1. Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches in diameter.

2. Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves 6 inches and larger in diameter.

3. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve.