Attachment_J-6_Bldg_53A__Air_Handlers_ _2nd_Floor_Offices__TME_Specs.pdf

Stuck Associates 15000 Bldg. 53A 2nd Floor 6-1-2015 SUPPLEMENTARY MECHANICAL HVAC Redesign & Arch. Improvements

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SECTION 15000

SUPPLEMENTARY MECHANICAL GENERAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL CONDITIONS: The provisions of General Conditions or any other pertinent documents issued including all parts of the plans and specifications for the entire job, whether attached hereto or not, shall be made a part of this section.

1.02 DRAWINGS: The Mechanical Drawings show the general arrangement of all piping, equipment and appurtenances and shall be followed as closely as actual building construction and the work of other trades will permit. The work shall conform to the requirements shown on all of the drawings. General and Structural Drawings shall take precedence over Mechanical Drawings.

Because of the small scale of the Mechanical Drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, and accessories, which may be required. The Contractor shall investigate the structural and finish conditions affecting the work and shall arrange his work accordingly, providing such fittings, offsets, valves and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions.

1.03 CODES AND STANDARDS:

A. All materials and workmanship shall comply with all applicable codes, specifications, local ordinances, industry standards and utility company regulations. Where specific code requirements apply, they shall be included in the job, whether or not specifically shown or elsewhere specified.

B. In case of difference between building codes, specifications, state laws, local ordinances, industry standards and utility company regulations and the Contract Documents, the most stringent shall govern.

C. Applicable codes and standards shall include all state laws, local ordinances, utility company regulations, and the applicable requirements of the following adopted codes and standards.

1. Building Codes:

a. Fire Prevention Code - Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Vol. 1 & 2

b. Earthquake Code - International Building Code

c. Plumbing Code - Arkansas State Plumbing Code

d. Gas Code - Arkansas State Gas Code

e. Mechanical Code - Arkansas Mechanical Code

f. Energy Code - Arkansas Rules & Regulations for Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction

g. Electric Code - National Electric Code

h. Applicable Local Jurisdictive Requirements & Codes

2. Industry Standards, Codes and Specifications:

a. AABC - Associated Air Balance Councils

b. ANSI - American National Standards Institute

c. AMCA - Air Moving & Conditioning Association

d. ARI - American Refrigeration Institute

e. ASA - American Standards Association

f. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning

Engineers

g. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers

h. ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials

i. AWWA - American Water Works Association

j. AWS - American Welding Society

k. MSS - Manufacturer’s Standardization Society

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l. NBS - National Bureau of Standards

m. NEBB - National Environmental Balancing Bureau

n. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association

o. SMACNA - Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

p. UL - Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

1.04 FEES, PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS:

A. All required fees, permits and inspections of all kind shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor under the section of the specifications for which they are required.

B. Certificate of Final Inspection: Under each applicable section of the specifications, the Contractor shall, upon completion of the work under that section, furnish a certificate of final inspection to the Engineer from the inspection department having jurisdiction.

1.05 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION:

A. Coordinate names, abbreviations, and other designations used in mechanical identification with corresponding designations indicated on the drawings. Use numbers, letters, and terms indicated for proper identification, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.

B. Furnish engraved plastic laminate signs on all panels and equipment:

1. Signs shall be constructed of ASTM D 709, Type I, cellulose, paper-base, phenolic-resin-laminate engraving stock; Grade ES-2, black surface, black phenolic core, with white melamine subcore, unless otherwise indicated.

2. Fabricate in sizes required for message. Provide holes for mechanical fastening.

Engraving shall be engraver's standard letter style, of sizes and with terms to match equipment identification. Thickness shall be 1/8 inch for units up to 20 square inches or 8 inches in length.

3. Fasteners shall be self-tapping, stainless steel screws or contact-type, permanent adhesive.

C. Control Items: Label all temperature and humidity sensors, controllers and control dampers. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

D. Valve Tags:

1. Provide for all plumbing valves (Fixture stops not included), and all HVAC valves.

2. Furnish and install valve tags with engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 1/2-inch high for number designation, and not less than 1/4-inch for service designation on 19 gage 1-1/2 inches round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

1.06 CHARTS, DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMES:

A. Charts, diagrams and schemes listed below shall be provided by the Contractor. The number, arrangement and details of construction shall be approved by the Engineer.

B. Lubrication charts shall list all types lubricant for each piece of equipment, and recommended frequency of lubrication.

C. Valve tag schedule shall list all isolation and control valves by system. Scheme shall be an extension of the Owner’s existing system.

D. Fan belt and filter schedules shall list all filters and belts required by each piece of equipment as well as the total requirement for each belt or filter model and size.

E. Automatic Temperature Control Diagrams, including a detailed sequence of operation, referencing each control device for each function.

F. Test and Balance Reports per section 15990 of the specifications.

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1.07 ELECTRONIC DRAWING FILES FROM AUTOCAD PROJECT TO AUTOCAD DRAWINGS:

Electronic drawing files will be available to the Contractor, Sub-Contractors, and/or Vendors to prepare shop drawings, etc., for a cost of $50.00 per sheet. An AutoCAD Release Form will be submitted for signature and pre-payment of all costs will be required before any drawing files are released. Checks are to be made payable to TME, Inc. Please contact TME Project Manager for all requests. The AutoCAD Release Form is enclosed in these specifications.

1.08 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall, during the progress of the work, keep an accurate record of all changes and corrections from the layouts shown on the Drawings. Record of changes may be kept by accurately making all changes on a set of prints during the progress of the job. Exact location of all piping and utility service entrances and their connections to utility mains as well as all valves, etc., which will be concealed in the finished work shall be accurately indicated on the drawings by measured distances. Upon completion of the work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner 1 set of “As-Built” reproducibles legibly and accurately marked to indicate all changes, additions, deletions, etc., from the Contract Drawings.

The Contractor shall also furnish the Engineer and Owner 1 set of blue-line prints made from the “As Built” reproducibles.

1.09 VISIT SITE: This Contractor shall visit the site of the building before submitting a proposal on this work, and shall thoroughly familiarize himself with the existing conditions and operations. Failure on his part to do this will not be cause of extras after the contract is signed, by reason of unforeseen conditions.

1.10 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. The Contractor shall submit 5 copies to the Engineer for approval, a list of all equipment he proposes to furnish, together with descriptive literature, capacities, manufacturer’s name, approximately delivery date and any other pertinent facts concerning the various items.

The submittal shall consist of a tabulation of all items included, followed by catalog and data sheets, wiring diagrams, etc., all bound in one folder, loose leaf sheets will not be acceptable.

B. The equipment listed herein or on the drawings will be furnished as specified unless scheduled “or equal”. If “or equal” is indicated, the product of any reputable manufacturer regularly engaged in the commercial production of the specified equipment will not be excluded on the basis of minor differences, provided all essential requirements of this specification relative to materials, limitations of available space for equipment, capacity, and performance are met. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all additional costs required by modifications to architectural, structural, mechanical or electrical facilities, devices, systems, etc. resulting from the approved substitution.

C. Wherever the substituted equipment actually furnished under these specifications requires the use of larger connections, more connections, or a different connection arrangement than indicated on the drawings or specified under these specifications, the Contractor shall furnish a scaled drawing showing how he proposes to install substituted equipment.

Drawings shall show clearances and be coordinated with other mechanical and electrical equipment in the space. Should a substitution require the Engineer to provide additional services to accommodate it, the Contractor shall be responsible for costs incurred by the Engineer.

D. All equipment having motors 1-1/2 horsepower and larger shall include, as part of the submittal package, a written description of the motor, manufacturer, model number and motor efficiency at full load. Failure to include motor data in the equipment submittal shall result in the automatic rejection of the submittal.

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E. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings to the Engineer in accordance with the schedule prepared by the General Contractor but not later than 45 calendar days after the date of the agreement. Failure to submit shop drawings within 45 days, shall disqualify the Contractor from substituting specified equipment.

F. The contractor shall not install any equipment or materials until the shop drawings for the equipment or materials have been approved.

1.11 INSTRUCTIONS OF OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE: The Contractor shall instruct the representative of the Owner in the proper operation and maintenance of all elements of the mechanical and electrical systems. A competent representative of the Contractor shall spend sufficient time in such formal instruction to fully prepare the Owner to operate and maintain the Mechanical Systems.

1.12 MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

A. The Contractor shall provide 2 sets of hardback loose leaf binders including catalog data of each manufactured item of equipment used in the mechanical work and shall furnish this booklet to the Engineer for transmittal to the Owner before final payment is made. In each maintenance catalog shall be provided a complete set of submittals on all mechanical equipment, descriptive data, installation data, operating instructions, parts lists and maintenance instructions.

B. A complete double index shall be provided: (1) Listing the products alphabetically by name, and (2) Listing the manufacturer's representatives alphabetically with their addresses and telephone numbers for each mechanical product.

1.13 WARRANTY: The Contractor shall, after completion of the original test of the installation, and acceptance by the Engineer, provide any service incidental to the proper performance of the plumbing, air conditioning, ventilating, heating and control systems under guarantees outlined above for a period of 1 full year after acceptance by the Engineer and Owner. Regardless of anything to the contrary in warranties by the equipment manufacturer involved, the Contractor’s warranty shall run for 1 full year after final acceptance by the Engineer.

1.14 EXTENDED WARRANTIES: Some items of specific equipment (compressors, hot water heaters, heat exchangers) are specified to be furnished with extended warranties. The extension of time specified for these warranties shall commence or initiate 1 year after the final acceptance by the Engineer.

1.15 DEFINITIONS:

A. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below the roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawl spaces, and tunnels.

B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical 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 duct shafts.

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.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:

A. All materials shall be new and shall bear the manufacturer’s name, trade name and the UL label in every case where a standard has been established for the particular material. The equipment to be furnished under each section of the specification shall be essentially the standard product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of the required type of equipment, and shall be the manufacturer’s latest approved design.

B. When 2 or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer. Equipment and materials of the same general type shall be of the same make throughout the work to provide uniform appearance, operation and maintenance. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

C. Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

D. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos shall not be used.

E. Equipment and materials shall be delivered to the site and stored in the original containers, suitably sheltered from the elements. Items subject to moisture damage (such as controls) shall be stored in dry, heated spaces.

F. Equipment shall be tightly covered and protected against dirt, water, and chemical or mechanical injury and theft. At the completion of the work, fixtures, equipment, and materials shall be cleaned and polished thoroughly. Damage or defects developing before acceptance of the work shall be made good at the Contractor’s expense.

G. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure that items to be furnished fit the space available. The Contractor shall make necessary field measurements to ascertain space requirements, including those for connections, and shall furnish and install such sizes and shapes of equipment that the final installation shall suit the true intent and meaning of the Drawings and Specifications.

H. Manufacturer’s directions shall be followed completely in the delivery, storage, protection, and installation of all equipment and materials. Should the Contractor perform any work that does not comply with the manufacturer’s directions, he shall bear all costs arising in correcting the deficiencies.

2.02 EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES:

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install all equipment, accessories, connections, and incidental items necessary to fully complete the work, ready for use, occupancy and operation by the Owner, whether or not specifically shown on the plans or herein specified.

B. Connections: All piping connecting to equipment shall be installed without strain at the piping connection.

C. Connections Different From Those Shown: Where equipment requiring different arrangement or connections from those shown is approved, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to install the equipment to operate properly with the intent of the drawings and specifications. When directed, the Contractor shall submit drawings showing the proposed installation. If the proposed installation is approved, the Contractor shall make all incidental changes in piping, ductwork, supports, insulation, etc. The Contractor shall provide any additional valves, fittings, and other additional equipment required for the proper operation of the system resulting from the selection of equipment, including all required changes in affected trades. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper

Comm. No. 2-3877-14 GENERAL CONDITIONS NCTR Page 6 of 10 Jefferson, AR location of roughing in and connections by other trades. All changes shall be made at no increase in the contract amount or additional cost to the other trades.

2.03 ELECTRIC MOTORS:

A. Refer to the Electrical Specifications for applicable requirements for electric motors.

B. This Contractor shall furnish electric motors with full load efficiencies not less than the values scheduled on the drawings. Full load motor efficiencies scheduled shall be for a 1750 rpm motor per NEMA Standard MG 1-1997, based on dynamometer testing per IEEE-12 method B, NEMA MG 12.58.2 and 12.59 Table 12-10.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 COORDINATION OF WORK:

A. The Contractor shall compare the Mechanical Drawings and Specifications with the drawings and specifications for other trades and shall report any discrepancies between them to the Engineer and obtain written instructions for changes necessary in the Mechanical Work. The Mechanical Work shall be installed in cooperation with other trades installing related work. Before installation, the Contractor shall make proper provision to avoid interferences. All changes required in the work of the Contractor caused by a failure to coordinate the work with other trades shall be made by the Contractor at his own expense.

B. Anchor bolts, sleeves, inserts and supports that may be required for the Mechanical Work shall be furnished under the same section of the specifications as the respective items to be supported, and they shall be installed, except as otherwise specified, by the trade furnishing and installing the material in which they are to be located. Location of anchor bolts, sleeves, inserts and supports shall be directed by the trade requiring them, which trade shall also insure that they are properly installed. Any expense resulting from the improper location or installation of anchor bolts, sleeves, inserts and supports shall be paid for by the Contractor under the section of the specifications for the trade with the responsibility for directing their proper location.

C. Slots, chases, openings and recesses through floors, walls, ceilings and roofs as specified will be provided by the various trades in their respective materials, but the trade requiring them shall see that they are properly located, and shall do any cutting and patching caused by the neglect to do so. Slots, chases, openings and recesses in existing structure shall be cut by the trade requiring them and patched and repaired by that trade.

D. Locations of pipes, ducts, equipment, etc. shall be adjusted to accommodate the work and to avoid interferences anticipated and encountered. The Contractor shall determine the exact route and location of each pipe and duct prior to fabrication.

1. Right-of-Way: Lines which pitch shall have the right of way over those which do not pitch. For example: plumbing drains shall normally have right of way. Lines whose elevations cannot be changed shall have the right of way over lines whose elevations can be changed.

2. Offsets, transitions and changes in direction in pipes and ducts shall be made as required to maintain proper head room and pitch of sloping lines whether or not indicated on the drawings. The Contractor shall furnish and install all traps, air vents, sanitary vents, etc., as required to effect these offsets, transitions and changes in direction.

E. Installation and Arrangement: The Contractor shall install all Mechanical Work to permit removal (without damage to other parts) of coils, heat exchanger bundles, fan shafts and wheels, filters, belt guards, sheaves and drives, and all other parts requiring periodic

Comm. No. 2-3877-14 GENERAL CONDITIONS NCTR Page 7 of 10 Jefferson, AR replacement or maintenance. The Contractor shall arrange pipes, ducts and equipment to permit ready access to valves, cocks, control components and to clear the openings of swinging and overhead doors and of access panels.

F. Ductwork: The Contractor shall change the cross-sectional dimensions of ductwork when required to meet job conditions but shall maintain at least the same equivalent cross-sectional area. The Contractor shall secure the approval of the Engineer prior to fabrication of ductwork requiring such changes.

G. Coordination Drawings: The Contractor shall furnish detailed coordination drawings for all congested areas including but not limited to Mechanical Rooms, tunnels, shafts, and space restricted ceiling cavities. Coordination drawings shall indicate room dimensions, support column locations, and space requirements for installation and access. Include the following:

1. Planned piping layout, including valve and specialty locations and trench locations.

2. Clearances for servicing and maintaining equipment, accessories, and specialties, including space for disassembly required for periodic maintenance.

3. Equipment and accessory locations, service connections, and support details.

4. Exterior wall and foundation penetrations and sleeve locations.

5. Sizes and location of required concrete pads and bases.

6. Floor plans, elevations, and details to indicate penetrations in floors, walls, and roofs and their relationship to other penetrations and installations.

7. Layout shall include all other trades impacting the mechanical work such as pneumatic tube, linen chutes, trash chutes, and electrical equipment.

H. Access: The Contractor shall provide all necessary access panels in walls, ceilings, equipment, ducts, etc., as required for inspection of interiors and for proper maintenance and or installation of equipment valves and dampers. Where changes from the plans are made by the Contractor in the installation of his work, he shall provide any and all access panels required as a result of these changes.

I. Drawings by Contractor: The Contractor shall submit for approval by the Engineer drawings clearly showing the Mechanical Work and its relation to the work of other trades before commencing shop fabrication or erection in the field.

3.02 CUTTING AND PATCHING:

A. Under each section of the specifications, the Contractor shall be responsible for all required cutting, etc., incident to his work under that section, and shall make all satisfactory repairs, but in no case shall the Contractor cut into any major structural element, beam or column.

B. Each trade shall bear the expense of all cutting, patching, repairing or replacing of the work of other trades because of his fault, error or tardiness or because of any damage done by him.

3.03 CONSTRUCTION PHASING:

A. The Contractor shall refer to the General Requirements of this specification and prepare all work schedules required to perform all work as shown on the Drawings and as herein specified.

B. All services such as, but not limited to, domestic hot and cold water, sewer, natural gas, chilled water, steam, heating water and controls shall be maintained to all areas of the building during this Contract. Temporary service connections will be required where necessary to maintain these services. The Contractor will make these connections as required to provide continuous service.

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C. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to carefully review the drawings, specifications and existing conditions with reference to these types of services so that the building may function normally during the construction process.

3.04 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES:

A. The progress of the job will require interruption of certain services in order to make connections and change over to new systems, including routing piping, ductwork, etc.

through occupied areas. In general, this type of work shall be done late at night (after 10:00 p.m.), weekends (day or night) or early in the morning (before 6:00 a.m.) or as described in the phasing plan or schedule. The Contractor shall visit the job site to determine extent of interruptions required by herein specified work. Requests for interruptions shall be made one week prior to planned shutdown, and must be coordinated with the Engineer and Owners’ Representative. No interruption will be allowed without written approval from the Owner. The cost of interruptions shall be a part of the Contract Amount. No additional cost to the Owner will be allowed for interruptions, no matter how many are required.

B. Any accidental disturbance of service as a result of this Contract will be immediately restored at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. If service changes require temporary connections, the Contractor will make all necessary arrangements for such temporary connections and furnish the required materials and labor at no additional cost to the Owner.

3.05 PAINTING:

A. The Contractor shall remove all rust, oil and grease from exposed surfaces and clean all apparatus or materials specified to be painted under this section of the specifications.

Contractor shall paint equipment, piping, etc., in accordance with Division 9. Equipment specified to have factory finishes shall be protected until completion of the Contract, with Contractor being responsible for maintaining finishes.

B. Apply paint to exposed piping according to the following, unless otherwise indicated:

1. Interior, Ferrous Piping: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include finish coat over enamel undercoat and primer.

2. Interior, Galvanized-Steel Piping: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish coats over galvanized metal primer.

3. Interior, Ferrous Supports: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include finish coat over enamel undercoat and primer.

4. Exterior, Ferrous Piping: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish coats over rust-inhibitive metal primer.

5. Exterior, Galvanized-Steel Piping: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish coats over galvanized metal primer.

6. Exterior, Ferrous Supports: Use semi-gloss, acrylic-enamel finish. Include 2 finish coats over rust-inhibitive metal primer.

C. Do not paint piping specialties with factory-applied finish.

D. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

E. Galvanized surfaces damaged during installation shall be repaired with a galvanized repair compound complying with Mil Spec DOD-P-21035B. Any equipment scratched, marred or damaged will be repainted to the original condition.

3.06 LUBRICATION: The Contractor shall be held responsible for all damage to bearings while the equipment is being operated up to the date of acceptance of the equipment. The Contractor shall be required to protect all bearings during installation and shall thoroughly grease steel shafts

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3.07 DRIVE GUARDS:

A. For machinery and equipment, furnish and install guards as shown in AMCA 410 for belts, chains, couplings, pulleys, sheaves, shafts, gears and other moving parts regardless of height above the floor. Drive guards may be excluded where motors and drives are inside factory fabricated air handling unit casings.

B. Materials shall be steel sheet, expanded metal or heavy gauge (16 gauge min) wire mesh rigidly secured so as to be removable without disassembling pipe, duct, or electrical connections to equipment.

C. Provide a 1 inch diameter hole at each shaft center for access to perform speed measurement.

3.08 ELECTRICAL WORK:

A. All power and motor wiring shall be done by the Electrical Contractor unless otherwise noted for specific items. Control and interlock wiring shall be done by the Mechanical Contractor.

B. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish and install any low voltage relays, pressure switches, thermostats and similar items required for the proper operation of the mechanical equipment.

C. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish all motor starters and drives unless included in other sections of the specifications. Furnish auxiliary contacts on magnetic starters to permit interlocking of starting circuits.

3.09 ELECTRIC MOTORS:

A. Refer to the Electrical Specifications for applicable requirements for electric motors.

B. Furnish and install electric motors with energy efficiencies not less than the values scheduled on the drawings. All motors furnished for variable speed applications shall comply with NEMA MG1 part 31.40.4.2 limiting 0.1 micro second rise from 10% to 90% of steady state voltage with a 1600 volt maximum peak.

C. All equipment specified with premium efficiency motors shall include data sheets, with equipment submittals, on motors. Data sheets shall include manufacture/model number of motor including statement motor complies with NEMA standard MG1 part 31.40.4.2.

D. All motors furnished for variable speed applications shall comply with NEMA MG1 part

31.40.4.2 limiting 0.1 micro second rise from 10% to 90% of steady state voltage with a 1600 volt maximum peak.

3.10 CONDUIT AND WIRING:

A. The wiring and conduit system for the control wiring specified in Section 15900 shall be governed by the Electrical Specifications.

B. Controls wiring and power wiring shall not be installed in the same conduit or raceway.

3.11 DEDICATED ELECTRICAL SPACE: The space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from the floor to a height of 6 feet above the equipment or to the structural ceiling, whichever is lower, shall be dedicated to the electrical installation. No piping, ducts, leak protection apparatus, or other equipment foreign to the electrical installation shall be located in this zone. The area above the dedicated space shall be permitted to contain foreign systems, provided protection is installed to avoid damage to the electrical equipment from condensation, leaks or breaks in foreign systems. Every effort shall be made to eliminate foreign systems above

Comm. No. 2-3877-14 GENERAL CONDITIONS NCTR Page 10 of 10 Jefferson, AR equipment to the structural ceiling. If this is not possible, the Contractor shall encase any pipe in a second pipe with a minimum number of joints. Provide 18 gauge (minimum) galvanized, four inch (minimum) deep drain pans under piping and ductwork located or passing over electrical equipment. Pipe 1" drain from pan to nearest floor drain. Drain pan shall be adequately supported and constructed to hold 4 inches of water without collapse.

3.12 EQUIPMENT START-UP AND TESTING: The Contractor shall instruct the Owner’s operating personnel during start-up and separate operating tests of each major item of equipment, including pumps and boilers. During the operating tests, the Contractor shall provide the operation of each item of equipment. At least 7 days’ notice shall be given to the Engineer of equipment start-up and operating tests.

3.13 INACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT:

A. Where the Engineer or Owner determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remedial action (such as providing access panels) performed as directed at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. The term "conveniently accessible" is defined as capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as motors, fans, pumps, belt guards, transformers, high voltage lines, piping, and ductwork.

3.14 DEMOLITION:

A. Disconnect, demolish, and remove Work specified in the Mechanical Sections.

B. If pipe, ductwork, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged or disturbed, remove damaged portions and install new products of equal capacity and quality.

C. Accessible Work: Remove indicated exposed pipe and ductwork in its entirety.

D. Work Abandoned in Place: Cut and remove underground pipe a minimum of 2 inches beyond face of adjacent construction. Cap and patch surface to match existing finish.

E. Removal: Remove indicated equipment from Project site.

F. Temporary Disconnection: Remove, store, clean, reinstall, reconnect, and make operational equipment indicated for relocation.

3.15 SALVAGE: The Owner shall have the first right of refusal of all equipment and materials being removed. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Physical Plant Director, before demolition begins, to determine which equipment and materials will be retained by the Physical Plant Department. The Contractor shall remove and transport said equipment and materials to storage facilities on site, as directed by the Physical Plant Director. All other material being removed shall be disposed of in a legal landfill by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred in transporting and disposing of salvage materials.

END OF SECTION

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Stuck Associates 15060 Bldg. 53A 2nd Floor 6-1-2015 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS HVAC Redesign & Arch. Improvements

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SECTION 15060

PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE: The Contractor shall furnish and install as shown on the Drawings or as necessary to complete the working system in accordance with the intent of the Drawings and Specifications, a complete system of piping, all valved as indicated or as necessary to completely control the entire apparatus and all appurtenances. The piping drawings, unless specifically dimensioned, are diagrammatic and indicate the general location and connections. The piping may have to be offset, lowered or raised as required or as directed at the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper erection of systems of piping in every respect suitable for the work intended or described in the specifications.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 15073 - Seismic/Vibration Isolation for Mechanical Components

B. Section 15090 - Supports, Anchors, and Seals

C. Section 15100 - Valves and Specialties

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in manufacturer of pipe, tube, and fittings of types and sizes required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service.

B. Welding: Qualify welding procedures, welders and operators in accordance with ANSI B31.1, paragraph 127.5, for shop and project site welding of piping work.

C. Brazing: Certify brazing procedures, brazers, and operators in accordance with ANSI B31.5, paragraph 527.5 for shop and job-site brazing of piping work.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Provide factory-applied plastic and end-caps on each length of pipe and tube intended for clean use. Maintain end-caps through shipping, storage and handling as required to prevent pipe-end damage and eliminate dirt and moisture from inside of pipe and tube.

B. Where possible, store pipe and tube inside and protected from weather. Where necessary to store outside, elevate above grade and enclose with durable, waterproof wrapping.

C. Protect flanges and fittings from moisture and dirt by inside storage and enclosure, or by packaging with durable, waterproof wrapping.

1.05 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction to allow for mechanical installations.

B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components, as they are constructed.

C. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and overhead utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing regulations, franchised service companies, and controlling agencies.

D. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors if mechanical items requiring access are concealed behind finished surfaces.

E. Coordinate installation of identifying devices after completing covering and painting, if devices are applied to surfaces. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

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1.06 NOISE CONTROL: Piping shall be free of any objectionable self-generated noise. Isolate piping from building where required to prevent transmission of noise. Where excessive noise is generated in a piping system, due to arrangement or velocity of the fluid within the pipe, the contractor shall make modifications as required or as directed by the Engineer, to reduce noise to an acceptable level.

1.07 CROSS-CONNECTIONS: No piping shall be installed which will provide a cross-connection between potable water system and a polluted supply.

1.08 PIPE IDENTIFICATION

A. A legend identifying the gas or fluid conveyed and direction of flow shall be indicated on all piping by the trade furnishing and installing the pipe.

B. Locate pipe markers and color bands where piping is exposed in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums; and exterior non-concealed locations according to the following:

1. Near each valve and control device.

2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units. Mark each pipe at branch, where flow pattern is not obvious.

3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, or non-accessible enclosures.

4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping.

5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.

6. Spaced at a maximum of 20-foot intervals along each run.

7. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings.

C. Identification and symbols shall comply with latest edition of ANSI A.13.1. Letters shall be sized in accordance with the following:

Outside Diameter of Pipe or Covering

Length of Color Field Height of Legend Letters

Up to 1-1/4" 8" 1/2" 1-1/2" to 2" 8" 3/4" 2-1/2" to 6" 12" 1-1/2" Over 6" 24" 2-1/2"

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Steel Pipe:

1. Black steel ANSI/ASTM A 53, Grade “B”, seamless or ERW (2” and larger).

2. Black steel ANSI/ASTM A 53, Grade “A”, continuous weld (1/2” up to 2”).

3. Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53, Schedules 40 and 80, carbon steel, seamless for 2-inch NPS and smaller and electric-resistance welded for 2-1/2-inch NPS and larger

B. Copper Tube:

1. Copper Tube: ANSI/ASTM B 88; Type as indicated for each service; hard drawn above grade and soft drawn below grade.

2. DWV Copper Tube: ANSI/ASTM B 306.

C. Cast Iron Soil Pipe:

1. Hubless Cast-Iron Soil Pipe: CISPI 301; include coupling assembly; CISPI 310.

2. Cast Iron Hub and Spigot Soil Pipe: ANSI/ASTM A 74.

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2.02 FITTING MATERIALS

A. Fittings for Steel Pipe:

1. Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: ANSI B16.3

2. Malleable Iron Threaded Unions: ANSI B16.39

3. Malleable Iron Threaded Flanges: ANSI B16.3, ASTM A197

4. Butt-Weld Steel Fittings: ANSI B16.9, ASTM A 234. All ells shall be long radius.

5. Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ANSI B16.5

6. Socket Welded or Threaded Fittings: ANSI B16.11

7. Stainless Steel Butt-Weld Steel Fittings: ANSI B16.9 Subclass WP-W, ASTM A 403

B. Fittings for Copper Pipe:

1. Cast Brass Solder Joint Fittings: ANSI B16.18

2. Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: ANSI B16.23

3. Cast Brass Flared Tube Fittings: ANSI B16.26

4. Wrought Copper Solder Joint Fittings: ANSI B16.22

5. Wrought Copper Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: ANSI B16.29

6. Non-Ferrous Pipe Flanges: ANSI B16.31

C. Fittings for Cast Iron Pipe:

1. Hubless Cast-Iron Soil Pipe Fittings: CISPI 301

2. Cast Iron Hub and Spigot Soil Pipe Fittings: ASTM A-74 and ANSI A-112.5-1

3. Double Seal Compression Type Gaskets: ASTM C-564.

2.03 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Condensate, Equipment, and Relief Drains: 1-1/4 inch or larger drains shall be DWV copper. 1 inch and smaller drains shall be Type “M” copper. Fittings shall be cast brass drainage fittings or wrought copper (1 inch and smaller). Joints shall be made with Stay Safe “Bridgit” Lead Free Solder, or equal.

B. Domestic Hot and Cold Water Piping:

1. All other cold and hot water piping within the building unless noted otherwise shall be Type “L” hard drawn copper tubing, with solder joint wrought copper tube fittings. Joints shall be made with Stay Safe “Bridgit” Lead Free Solder, or equal. Lead solder shall NOT be used on any system.

2. Adapters shall be used for screwed valves in copper piping. Connections between copper and steel shall be insulated to prevent electrolysis. All water piping shall pitch to low point to drain.

C. Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Vent Piping:

1. Waste arms for lavatories and sinks shall be DWV copper with cast brass adaptors and wrought copper fittings. All interior sanitary sewer, vent, and storm drain piping above grade shall be standard weight cast iron soil pipe and with no-hub fittings, unless noted otherwise. Sanitary sewer, vent and storm drain piping below grade shall be standard weight cast iron soil pipe with hub and spigot fittings. Hub gaskets shall be equal to Tyler Pipe’s “Ty-seal”.

2. Piping must be of sizes noted and run as indicated on the drawings, and shall be given a uniform grade of ¼” per foot wherever possible, but in no case less that 1/8” per foot, unless otherwise noted on plans. The soil and waste vent piping shall be extended through the roof. Each riser extending through roof shall project 10” above roof lines and shall be flashed.

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D. Chilled Water and Heating Water Piping:

1. Piping 3” - 10" shall be Schedule 40 black steel, and piping larger than 10" shall be standard weight black steel, with standard seamless carbon steel 150 lb. welded fittings, butt weld joints and 150 lb. carbon steel slip-on flanges, complying with ANSI B16.5. All ells shall be long radius.

2. Piping 2-1/2” and smaller shall be Schedule 40 black steel pipe with threaded 150 lb.

malleable iron fittings, or Type “L” hard drawn copper tubing with solder joint wrought copper tube fittings. Copper joints shall be made with Stay Safe “Bridgit” Lead Free Solder, Silfos or equal. Dielectric unions shall be used at all copper to steel connections.

3. Welded Branch and Tap Connections: Forged steel weldolets, or branchlets and threadolets may be used for branch connections up to one pipe size smaller than the main.

Forged steel half-couplings, ANSI B16.11 may be used for drain, vent and gage connections.

E. Steam Supply Piping:

1. Low pressure (below 16 psig) steam supply piping (3” and larger) shall be Schedule 40, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 150 lb. welded fittings, butt welded joints and 150 lb. carbon steel slip on or weld neck flanges.

2. Low pressure (below 16 psig) steam supply piping (2-1/2” and smaller) shall be Schedule 80 black steel with 300 lb. malleable iron threaded fittings.

3. Medium pressure (16 psig to 100 psig) steam supply piping (3" and larger) shall be Schedule 40, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 150 lb. welded fittings, butt welded joints and 150 lb. carbon steel weld neck flanges.

4. Medium pressure (16 psig to 100 psig) steam supply piping 2-1/2” and smaller and all steam return piping shall be Schedule 80 black steel with 300 lb. malleable iron threaded fittings.

5. High pressure (above 100 psig) steam supply piping (3" and larger) shall be Schedule 40, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 300 lb. welded fittings, butt welded joints and 300 lb. carbon steel weld neck flanges. All steam supply piping from the boiler(s) to the pressure reducing station(s) shall be considered high pressure.

6. High pressure (above 100 psig) steam supply piping (2-1/2” and smaller) shall be Schedule 80 black steel with 300 lb. malleable iron threaded fittings.

7. Welded Branch and Tap Connections: Forged steel weldolets, or branchlets and threadolets may be used for branch connections up to one pipe size smaller than the main.

Forged steel half-couplings, ANSI B16.11 may be used for drain, vent and gage connections.

F. Steam Return Piping:

1. Low pressure (below 16 psig) steam return and pumped condensate return piping (3” and larger) shall be Schedule 80, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 150 lb.

welded fittings, butt welded joints and 150 lb. carbon steel slip on or weld neck flanges.

2. Medium pressure (16 psig to 100 psig) steam return and pumped condensate return piping (3" and larger) shall be Schedule 80, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 150

lb. welded fittings, butt welded joints and 150 lb. carbon steel weld neck flanges.

3. High pressure (above 100 psig) steam return piping (3" and larger) shall be Schedule 80, black steel with standard seamless carbon steel 300 lb. welded fittings, butt welded joints and 300 lb. carbon steel weld neck flanges. All steam return piping from the boiler feed unit to the boiler(s) shall be considered high pressure.

4. All steam return and pumped condensate return piping (2-1/2” and smaller) shall be Schedule 80 black steel with 300 lb. malleable iron threaded fittings.

5. Welded Branch and Tap Connections: Forged steel weldolets, or branchlets and threadolets may be used for branch connections up to one pipe size smaller than the main.

Forged steel half-couplings, ANSI B16.11 may be used for drain, vent and gage connections.

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G. Steam Vent and Relief Piping:

1. Steam vent and relief piping (3” and…