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Indian Health Service

516 East Nizhoni Boulevard Gallup, New Mexico 87301

SPECIFICATION MANUAL

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Volume 2

ARCHITECT

SMITTHIPONG & ROSAMOND ASSOCIATES, INC.

TUCSON, ARIZONA

TABLE OF CONTENTS – Volume 2

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 211313 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 220100 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING WORK

SECTION 220505 - PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220700 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

SECTION 226013 - MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM SYSTEMS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

SECTION 230100 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL WORK

SECTION 230503 - PIPES AND TUBES FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230513 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230523 - GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

SECTION 230529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230548 - VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230593 - HVAC TEST AND BALANCE

SECTION 230700 - HVAC INSULATION

SECTION 230923 - TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

SECTION 233000 - AIR DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 233400 - HVAC FANS

SECTION 237400 - CENTRAL STATION AIR HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 238111 - PACKAGED VARIABLE AIR VOLUME ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING

UNITS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260100 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260573 - ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEM STUDIES

SECTION 262414 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 262820 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 262923 - VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

SECTION 264100 - LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

SECTION 265101 - LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270534 - COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS ROUGH-IN

SECTION 271000 - COMMUNICATIONS CABLE AND EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 283100 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312200 - GRADING

SECTION 312300 - EXCAVATION AND FILL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321100 - BASE COURSES

SECTION 321200 - FLEXIBLE PAVING

SECTION 321300 - RIGID PAVING

SECTION 321600 - CURBS, GUTTERS, AND SIDEWALKS

SECTION 321700 - PAVING SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

NOT APPLICABLE

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ARCHITECT

Smitthipong and Rosamond Associates, Inc.

5210 E. Williams Circle #600

Tucson, Arizona 85711

520.547.7900

CIVIL ENGINEER

DOWL Engineers.

406 N. Church Ave.

Tucson, AZ 85701

520.882.8696

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

JQ Engineering, LLP.

1608 West 6th Street, Suite 100

Austin, Texas 78703

512.474.9094

MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Talex, Inc., Engineers

6300 La Calma, Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78752 512.451.6579

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PLANNING

The Innova Group

3196 North Swan Road

Tucson, Arizona 85712

520.886.8650

07/27/2016

07/27/16

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SECTION 21 13 13 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. The work of this section includes all labor, materials, equipment and appurtenant accessories indicated on the drawings and herein specified for the design and installation of a complete and operating fire protection system.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 22 01 00 General Requirements for Plumbing Work: All requirements apply,

2. Section 28 31 00 Fire Alarm - Equipment Wiring Connections: Execution requirements for electric connections to equipment specified by this section

1.2 REFERENCES:

A. System shall comply with the latest edition of NFPA Standard 13, all local and state requirements, and Factory Mutual.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The system shall consist of a light hazard wet pipe system and dry pipe ordinary hazard with a density consistent with FM standards for the occupancy. Provide a dry pipe system in areas subject to freezing.

B. The work of this project involves expansion and modifications to an existing fire sprinkler system. The building with additions is less than 52,000 square feet.

C. The existing main hospital building is presently sprinkled. In the areas of the project that are presently sprinkled, provide coverage for all spaces, move existing locations as required to meet project requirements and provide new heads as described herein.

D. The existing ‘East Annex’ single story building connected to the east end of the main hospital building is not presently sprinkled. Extend the existing fire line located at the east end of the main hospital ground floor into the East Annex building, provide a new area control valve with tamper switch and flow switch, and provide sprinkler coverage throughout the East Annex including the mechanical basement.

E. Provide a sprinkler system for the following areas:

1. All areas of the building project area, both existing and new with light hazard wet pipe system.

2. Ambulance canopy with dry pipe ordinary hazard system.

1.4 SUBMITTAL

A. System design, calculations, drawings, devices, etc., shall be submitted for approval to Factory Mutual (FM). The system shall also be submitted as required in other sections of these Specifications.

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B. Submit hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, sprinkler heads, flow switches, tamper switches, valves and other devices.

C. Prepare and submit coordinated shop drawings in coordination with other trades and structural and architectural drawings. Indicate piping and head installation that will not conflict with other construction elements. Plan shall indicate proposed head locations along with locations of air devices, light fixtures, smoke detectors, etc. Contractor shall install no work until the plan is approved by the Contacting Officer.

D. Indicate on the shop drawings location of sprinkler head(s) that are concealed and otherwise not accessible by normal means and include in the submittal a means of accessing the concealed head(s).

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTAL

A. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of sprinklers and deviations of piping from drawings. Indicate drain and test locations.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit components of system, servicing requirements, record drawings, inspection data, replacement part numbers and availability, and location and numbers of service depot.

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Installing organization shall hold a current valid certificate issued by the State Fire Marshall. In addition, one full-time employee shall hold a current valid license.

B. Contractor shall coordinate bidding and execution of alarm requirements with Fire Alarm Contractor and with General Contractor.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Furnish piping with temporary inlet and outlet caps until installation.

B. Store materials material in dry location elevated above floor and protected from entry of debris, dirt and mud.

1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Provide at least 5 spare heads of each type, not less than two special sprinkler head wrenches for each head type, and an appropriate metal enclosure located near the fire riser.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING AND VALVES

A. Each and every component of the fire protection system shall carry a pressure rating that is appropriate for the intended service.

B. Valves shall meet requirements of NFPA. Each fire protection valve shall be UL and/or FM approved.

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C. Piping shall be steel pipe, or Type L or K seamless copper tubing, with joints, fittings and piping material of type and pressure rating in accordance with the requirements of NFPA, and local and state requirements.

D. Provide drain and test locations as required by the applicable code.

2.2 SPRINKLER HEADS

A. Sprinkler heads in finished occupied areas shall be quick response white fully-recessed flush with ceiling type.

B. Sprinkler heads in areas without gyp board or acoustical ceilings such as the mechanical room shall be chrome plated upright with high temperature links.

C. Heads shall be provided with fusible links for release at ordinary temperature, unless shown or required otherwise.

2.3 HANGERS

A. Horizontal piping shall be supported by clevis hangers and steel rods. Perforated strap or wire is not acceptable.

2.4 WATER FLOW ALARM AND TAMPER SWITCHES

A. Provide UL listed water flow and tamper switches for all new risers and area control valves.

2.5 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION

A. Existing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Coordination

1. Contractor shall coordinate fire protection work with other trades to avoid or minimize conflicts in available space, access, and scheduling. Lack of coordination with other trades or conflict building construction elements will not be considered grounds for change requests involving additional time or cost.

2. Specifically, coordinate with ductwork and equipment shop drawings prior to submission of sprinkler shop drawings.

B. Handling

1. Contractor shall take precautions during storage and installation to keep the system components protected and free from the entry of dirt, insects, debris, vermin, etc.

C. Building Elements

1. Fire protection contractor shall use means and methods during installation so as not to damage, soil, or otherwise compromise the adjacent building components or the installed work of other trades.

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D. Penetrations

1. Structural Elements: Contractor shall make no penetration of any building element without the approval of and instructions from a registered professional engineer. Contractor shall provide any X-raying, sonograms, magnetic measurements, etc. as required or recommended by structural engineer to locate concealed structural elements such as reinforcing steel inside concrete beams. Contractor shall include on the shop drawings the following information:

a. locations and sizes of penetrations and method of making penetrations and

b. name, address, phone number, seal, and signature of structural engineer used indicating that said engineer has seen and reviewed the penetration locations and sizes.

2. Non-rated Building Elements

a. Where a penetration of a ceiling, wall, or other building membrane is required or made for a sprinkler head, sprinkler piping, or other component of the fire protection system, each such penetration shall be made neatly with a cutting tool such as a saw, sharp knife, etc., and not with an impact tool such as a hammer, screwdriver, wrench, crowbar, etc. Each such penetration shall be no larger than reasonably necessary, and, in occupied or publicly accessible spaces, shall have a chrome-plated escutcheon installed large enough to cover the entire opening.

3. Rated Building Elements

a. Where a penetration is made in a fire-rated building assembly (wall, floor, ceiling, floor-ceiling, roof-ceiling, etc.) or in a membrane of a fire-rated assembly, Contractor shall provide and install an approved and appropriate firestopping assembly as listed in the latest edition U.L. Fire Resistance Directory. Contractor shall review and verify fire-ratings of building assemblies as shown on Architectural plans. Ignorance of a fire-rating of an building assembly shall not relieve Contractor of requirement to install firestopping.

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Piping and devices shall be concealed above ceilings or in locked or supervised areas, etc., for security purposes.

B. Piping shall be adequately supported during all phases of installation and testing. Supports and hangers shall permit free expansion and contraction of piping. No piping shall be self-supporting.

C. Support piping and devices from structural elements. Do not support piping from gyp board ceiling system.

D. Contractor shall receive approval of Contacting Officer as to method of attaching supports and hangers to structure before any such support or hanger is installed. No power driven anchorages to concrete structural members are allowed.

3.3 VALVES

A. Install each valve so that it is accessible and operable.

3.4 SPRINKLER HEAD LOCATION

A. Coordinate head locations with architectural ceiling plans and elevations to avoid obstructions.

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B. Where any sprinkler heads are to be located in alcoves, the Contractor shall locate the heads as near to the geometric center of the space as possible.

C. Where a sprinkler head is located in a ceiling tile, center head in long dimension of the tile (in one dimension if square tile) and not less than 6” from edge of the tile.

D. Where a sprinkler head requires or has an escutcheon, such escutcheon shall be installed neatly and flush with the surface.

E. For areas subject to freezing such as on the ambulance canopy, provide dry heads connected to the wet pipe system.

3.5 LABELING

A. Fire protection piping shall receive pipe identification markers with words such as "FIRE PROTECTION WATER", "FIRE SPRINKLER", etc. Contractor shall consult with local Fire Authority and comply with their preference as to wording. Markers shall be red in background color and shall conform to ANSI A13.1 requirement. All fire piping shall be identified at least once in each room with identification products described in Section 22 01 00.

B. Clearly identify all operating and drainage controls with signage.

C. Piping in all visible (not concealed) and exposed areas such as the risers, mechanical rooms and in other exposed areas that do not have a ceiling shall be cleaned, prepped, primed and painted with 2 coats of red enamel.

3.6 FLUSHING

A. Before connection is made to sprinkler piping, flush the underground mains and lead-in connections to system risers in compliance with requirements of NFPA 13.

3.7 TESTING

A. Hydrostatic Testing

1. Perform hydrostatic leak testing in compliance with requirements of NFPA 13. Leaks found shall be repaired, and system shall be alternately tested and repaired until the system has been demonstrated to be capable of withstanding the hydrostatic test of 200 psig for 2 hours continuously without appreciable reduction in pressure.

B. Operational Testing

1. Perform operational testing in compliance with requirements of NFPA 13.

C. Reports

1. Contractor shall prepare and provide a written report per Section 22 01 00 after all testing and corrections have been completed.

3.8 APPROVAL

A. Before final approval is given, Contractor shall prepare and provide a certified statement that all requirements of fire authorities having jurisdiction have been met in design, installation, and testing of each system.

3.9 INSTRUCTIONS

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A. Training

1. The installing contractor shall provide to the owner on-site training and verbal instructions in the operation and maintenance of the sprinkler system.

B. Documents

1. The installing contractor shall provide to the owner all literature and instructions provided by the manufacturer describing proper operation and maintenance of any equipment and devices installed. Such literature and instructions shall be included in the operations and maintenance manual and shall also be neatly bound in a book or other document separate from the building operations and maintenance manual.

2. The installing contractor shall provide to the owner a copy of NFPA document "Recommended Practice for the Inspection Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems".

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SECTION 22 01 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This project involves construction of the project as titled above with associated site work as shown on the plans and described herein.

1.2 DRAWINGS

A. Contract drawings are diagrammatic only and do not give fully dimensioned locations of various elements. Contractor shall determine exact locations from field measurements. Refer also to all architectural, structural, etc., drawings. The lack of specific detail of all offsets, transitions, etc., shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to provide such necessary elements to coordinate his work with building construction and with other trades.

1.3 SUBSTITUTION

A. All bids shall be based only on the equipment and materials as scheduled on the drawings and/or as specified, or on equivalent equipment and materials from a pre-approved alternative manufacturer. No bids may be based on a substitute or other alternative without specific written prior approval from the Contacting Officer. Any Bidder who assumes equivalence of products and who bases his/her bid on that assumption, does so at their own risk.

B. A listing of approved alternative manufacturers does not mean that all products of a particular alternative manufacturer are acceptable alternatives to the scheduled items; it merely means that for bidding prior approval is not required. All fixtures and devices must still be submitted according to the prescribed procedures. In addition, some items that have an important visual affect, e.g. electric water coolers, may be required to receive Contacting Officer's or Owner's approval also.

C. Substitute equipment, components, devices and systems shall be fully compatible with the design intent and complete with all required costs included in the bid amount. This includes all modifications to support, structure, pipe and electrical sizing and components needed and all other items necessary for the substitute to perform with no additional cost to the project.

1.4 INTENT

A. All equipment, materials and labor that may be necessary to complete work in accordance with the intent of these plans and specifications shall be furnished by the Contractor without additional cost.

B. All systems represented in the documents shall, unless specifically noted to the contrary, be provided and installed complete with all necessary components to form a complete and functioning system. Submission of bids will be considered confirmation that complete and functional systems have been included in the bids.

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C. If any discrepancies or confusion is perceived in the documents, the Contractor shall call such to the attention of the Contacting Officer for clarification of the documents prior to bidding or construction. If any inconsistencies or contradictions within the construction documents are discovered after the construction contracts are awarded, the Contacting Officer shall determine the intent and correct interpretation of the construction documents.

D. Contractor shall supervise and direct the work competently and efficiently and in accordance with the drawings and specifications. Contractor shall be responsible for using construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures as are compatible with the project's requirements and will result in a project completed in accordance with the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

1.5 CODES, PERMITS AND FEES

A. Contractor shall comply with all local, state and national codes and shall pay for all applicable costs, fees and permits.

1.6 CONNECTION TO UTILITIES

A. Coordinate connections to utilities directly with utility providers.

B. Verify location, size, elevation, pressure, and any other pertinent data of existing utilities.

Additional costs incurred due to a failure to verify such data and to coordinate associated work with respective utility providers shall be borne by Contractor.

C. All costs associated with providing utilities including, but not limited to, connection fees, boring under roads, etc., shall be included in the Contractor's bid price whether such costs are incurred by Contractor or charged by a utility company.

D. Submission of a bid by a Contractor shall be considered an acknowledgment by the Contractor of his compliance with this section.

E. Contractor shall connect water and waste piping and gas service to existing services in accordance with utility company regulations and shall pay all applicable fees and costs.

NOTE: Excavate by hand and with caution to locate all utilities prior to machine excavation.

Should any service be interrupted, Contractor shall repair it immediately and at no additional cost.

1.7 VIBRATION AND NOISE

A. Each of the various pieces of equipment shall operate without objectionable vibration or noise. All rotating equipment shall be statically and dynamically balanced and shall be mounted, supported, and fastened so that vibration shall not exceed levels specified for the equipment item. The specific type of vibration isolation to be installed shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval.

B. If, in the opinion of the Contacting Officer, objectionable vibration or noise or transmission thereof to the building occurs, the Contractor shall execute remedial measures as may be necessary to eliminate such unsatisfactory operating conditions and the work and material thereby required shall be furnished and performed at the Contractor's expense.

1.8 GUARANTEE

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A. Each Contractor shall guarantee all labor and materials furnished by him for a period of one year unless otherwise noted. Guarantee period shall extend from the time of final written acceptance of the installation or upon usage by a written directive from the Owner, whichever occurs first. The guarantee shall cover the repair or replacement, without additional cost to the Owner, of any defective material or faulty workmanship.

1.9 SERVICE

A. All necessary service of each system, such as adjustment of controls, air distribution, and water balancing valves, mechanical repair of equipment, and other work requiring specialized training, shall be furnished by the Contractor, at no cost to the Owner, for a period of one year, concurrent with the warranty period specified above.

1.10 SAFETY

A. General

1. Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work, and Contractor shall comply with all laws governing safety, specifically the "Occupational Safety and Health Standards" and the "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction", state and federal.

B. Hazardous Chemicals

1. According to OSHA, a hazardous chemical is any chemical which is a physical hazard or a health hazard. This may include items such as paints, solvents, adhesives, sealants, cleaners, etc. If a contractor produces, uses, or stores hazardous chemicals at the workplace, then contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a hazard communication program in compliance with latest OSHA requirements. In projects with multiple tenants in which the building is partially occupied during the project, contractor shall inform the building manager or owner, according to OSHA guidelines, of any hazardous chemicals being produced, stored, or used in the building so that other tenants may be notified. Contractor shall employ required methods of training, information, handling, ventilation, labeling, storing, disposal, and removal of hazardous chemicals.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. Each Contractor's bid shall include the necessary detail and interconnection work to coordinate his work with the work of other trades. Failure on the part of the Contractor to coordinate with all other trades resulting in interferences shall be sufficient reason to require the Contractor to replace or rebuild the work involved at no extra charge.

1.12 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Each Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities suitable for equipment stored at the job site. Storage facilities shall be rain-proof and lockable as required. Materials or equipment stored on site but not in a lockable, rain-proof storage facility shall be stored above ground or above slab. Contractor shall take necessary precautions to prevent entry of and/or damage from dirt, trash, water, or vermin. Equipment not properly stored and protected shall be, at the discretion of the Contacting Officer, replaced at no cost to Owner.

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Roofs are not acceptable storage areas unless specifically allowed in writing by the Contacting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Reference Section 01 33 00.

B. Provide submittal to the A/E within 45 days of commencement of the Contractor’s agreement with the Owner.

C. In addition, submit specific information on equipment, products, and principal materials specified. Indicate and provide names of manufacturers, catalog and model numbers, cut sheets, and such other supplementary information as necessary for evaluation. Include all items mentioned by model number and/or manufacturer's name in the specifications or on the drawings, including but not limited to the following:

1. Plumbing - Fixtures, piping systems, valves, insulation, equipment and other principal materials.

2. Fire Protection - Devices, materials and layout of system.

D. Coordinate placement of components and equipment with other contractors to determine any conflicts and assure proper clearances. Prepare and submit large scale coordinated shop drawings (minimum ¼”= 1’-0”) of the central mechanical room, central electrical room and each individual electrical room. These drawings shall show to scale the actual sizes of each piece of selected mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment along with the required clearances for maintenance or removal/replacement. Provide bottom of pipe, duct, equipment or other such vertical obstructions. Provide sections where necessary and as requested by the Engineer for clarity to describe equipment heights, piping elevations and other such clearance issues. Drawings shall be prepared on maximum 30” X 42” sheets using AutoCad 2014 format. Submit 6 copies of the drawing sheets and a compact disk with the drawing files.

E. Requirements for submittal

1. Each submittal shall:

a. bear a stamp or specific written indication that Contractor has reviewed and approved all submittals prior to submission to Engineer,

b. have all information deleted by Contractor that pertains to the means and methods of construction or to the fabrication, assembly, installation, or erection process (approval by Engineer shall not extend to these areas unless specifically noted by Engineer),

c. be clearly marked as to which specific piece of equipment is being submitted, by use of a permanent marker, stamp, etc., so as to distinguish it from other pieces of equipment that may occur on the same page,

d. be clearly marked as to which available options are being submitted that are associated with a piece of equipment, and

e. be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specific performance, materials, and similar data to enable Engineer to review the proposed equipment.

2. Omission by Contractor of any of the above requirements for submittals will subject submittal to automatic rejection without review.

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3. Any submittals received by Contacting Officer that were not requested shall be returned without review of any kind.

F. Substitutions

1. Reference Section 01 60 00.

2. In Addition, no substitution is allowable without Engineer's written approval ten days prior to bid due date (unless otherwise allowed by Contacting Officer) unless the manufacturer is listed on the Drawings or in the specifications as being a pre-approved alternative manufacturer. Any submittal received without such written approval or prior approval is subject to unqualified rejection.

3. Contractor's responsibility shall be to verify that submitted substitute equipment will fit in the space available. The Contractor's submittal for acceptance of the substitute shall include a written statement of whether or not such acceptance would require any subsequent or associated changes to the drawings or specifications. Any such changes shall be described in writing, briefly but completely.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of any such modifications due to substitution of materials or equipment for that which was specified or scheduled. The cost shall be complete, that is, it shall include the costs affect on any and all other trades.

5. The Contacting Officer may request shop drawings of mechanical rooms or systems of the substituted equipment.

G. Installation Instructions

1. For certain products or systems as identified in subsequent specification sections, the

Contractor shall, as required, provide copies of manufacturer's installation instructions with the submittal. When required as such, the installation instructions are considered part of the submittal and their omission may result in automatic rejection of the submittal. Where more than one identical devices are scheduled, only one set of installation instructions needs to be submitted, e.g. if seven five-ton split system air conditioners are scheduled, only one five-ton unit installation instructions needs to be submitted. Similarly, if one set of installation instructions is identified by the manufacturer and on the instructions to be applicable to more than one type or size of devices, e.g. if one set of air conditioner instructions is good for three, four, and five-ton units, then only one instruction set is required for those devices.

2.2 MATERIALS

A. Reference Section 01 60 00.

B. All materials shall be new and of the quality specified. Materials shall be free from defects.

Where manufacturers' names are mentioned in these specifications or on the plans, it has been done in order to establish a standard of quality and construction.

C. Contractor will be responsible for transportation of his materials to and on the job, and will be responsible for the storage and protection of his materials and work until the final acceptance of the job. At the end of each work day, each Contractor is responsible for covering or protecting his work or materials that may be susceptible to damage even if such damage is the result of unforeseen causes, e.g. an overnight thunderstorm. Failure to do so will be sufficient cause for rejection of any item in question, and any such item shall be replaced at Contractor's expense.

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D. Contractor shall verify that all pieces of equipment will fit through available openings in building and that all equipment can be installed without modification of building structure.

2.3 LABELING

A. Each device for which an independent testing authority has established a standard shall have affixed a label indicating its compliance and listing. Such independent testing authorities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

A.D.C. Air Diffusion Council A.G.A. American Gas Association A.M.C.A. Air Movement and Control Association A.N.S.I. American National Standards Institute A.R.I. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute A.S.H.R.A.E. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning

Engineers A.S.M.E. American Society of Mechanical Engineers A.S.P.E. American Society of Plumbing Engineers A.S.S.E. American Society of Sanitary Engineers A.S.T.M. American Society for Testing and Materials A.W.W.A. American Water Works Association C.T.I. Cooling Tower Institute F.M. Factory Mutual I.A.P.M.O. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials I.C.B.O. International Conference of Building Officials M.S.S. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry N.A.P.H.C.C. National Association of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors N.B.S. National Bureau of Standards N.E.B.B. National Environmental Balancing Bureau N.E.C. National Electric Code N.E.M.A. National Electrical Manufacturers Association N.F.P.A. National Fire Protection Association N.R.C.A. National Roofing Contractors Association N.S.F. National Sanitation Foundation P.D.I. Plumbing and Drainage Institute S.B.C.C.I. Southern Building Code Congress International S.M.A.C.N.A. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association T.I.M.A. Thermal Insulation Manufacturers Association U.L. Underwriters Laboratory

2.4 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

A. Section 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data.

B. Contractor shall prepare and provide four copies of operating and maintenance manuals.

Contractor shall deliver these four bound sets to the Engineer for approval. Each manual shall be in a ring binder and shall be indexed with dividers for each section. Delivery of required documents is a condition of final acceptance.

C. Each manual shall contain at least the following:

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1. Certificates of acceptance from inspecting authorities,

2. Waiver of all liens,

3. For each piece of equipment:

a. operating and safety instructions, service manuals, and parts lists applicable to each item of equipment furnished (Contractor shall clearly distinguish in the manual between information that pertains to the particular equipment and information which does not.),

b. nameplate data and design parameters for equipment,

c. name, phone number, and address of vendor, manufacturer's representative, and warrantee provider,

d. start-up report, if applicable,

4. copies of all shop drawings and as-built drawings (as-built drawings shall be on a reproducible vellum as produced by a xerox or photographic process),

5. copies of all approved submittals,

6. warranties with start dates and end dates for each piece of equipment and/or for each system (warranties shall begin on date of substantial completion and acceptance by Owner),

7. names, phone numbers and addresses of all subcontractors, vendors, manufacturer's representatives, and warrantee providers,

8. certification letter from each Contractor that each system furnished and installed by that Contractor and/or Subcontractors is started-up, balanced, adjusted and checked for proper operation in accordance with the intent of the contract documents, and

9. acceptance letter from each Contractor with blanks for date of acceptance and date of expiration of warranties and guarantees.

2.5 TAGGING

A. Equipment to be Tagged: Each major piece of equipment discussed in the specifications or scheduled on the drawings shall have affixed a tag showing the name or function of that piece. The list of equipment to receive tags shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. valves,

a. tag shall indicate function such as "domestic cold water shut-off", "domestic hot water shut-off", "chilled water shut-off", etc.,

b. tag may be attached with brass chain,

c. exceptions that need no tag:

(1) shut-off valves near to and serving only one device such as a plumbing fixture,

(2) isolation valves located at or near the device being isolated,

2. All piping shall be identified as specified elsewhere in these documents.

3. All major pieces of equipment.

4. Items which have no unique name, such as air devices, plumbing fixtures, lights, etc., need not have tags.

B. Tags

1. Material - Tags shall be engraved plastic, brass, or anodized aluminum. Surface mounted tags shall have pressure sensitive adhesive backing. Tags for outdoor use shall be mounted with brass screws.

2. Lettering - Characters shall be minimum 1/4" in height and shall be of a contrasting color to the tag.

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3. Installation - Surface mounted tags with adhesive backs shall be applied only to clean, dry surfaces. Adhesive tags shall not be applied to surfaces that are subject to condensation or excessive heat.

C. Alternatives

1. For larger equipment such as large air handlers, switchgear, etc., the use of manufactured stencils (2 inch characters) and spray paint (in contrasting color to equipment) is an acceptable alternative.

2. Individual adhesive letters are not acceptable.

3. Other alternatives are acceptable only by submitting samples or manufacturer's literature to Engineer and receiving written permission.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WORKMANSHIP

A. The workmanship shall, in all respects, be of the highest grade, and all construction shall be done according to the best practices of the trade. Piping, ducting and conduit shall be concealed unless otherwise noted, and installed square to the building lines. Any work not meeting this requirement shall be replaced or rebuilt without extra expense to the Owner.

3.2 INTERIM CLEANING

A. The Contractor shall maintain the work area in a clean condition during the course of the work. All debris, scrap and surplus material shall be removed from the work area on a periodic basis with a minimum of at least once per day.

B. All stored material shall be support above floor level and be protected from becoming damaged or dirty.

C. All installed material shall have open ends closed and protected from entrance of foreign material during construction.

D. Prior to enclosing an area such as a ceiling or chase wall, the installed material and surrounding area shall be thoroughly cleaned. After removing loose material, the area shall be vacuum cleaned or blown out with a portable blower to remove dust from surfaces.

3.3 CUTTING, PATCHING, AND PENETRATIONS

A. Section 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching.

B. No joists, beams, girders, columns, slabs, or other structural elements shall be cut, drilled, or altered in any way by the Contractor without first obtaining written permission and instructions from the Contacting Officer.

C. Where cutting any non-structural element(s) of walls, floors or ceilings is necessary to permit the installation of any work under this contract, or to repair any defects that may appear up to the expiration of the guarantee, such cutting shall be done by Contractor with as little damage as reasonably possible to the element being cut, to adjacent elements, or to the work of other trades.

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D. After the necessary work has been completed, the damage shall be repaired by the Contractor, who shall pay all costs of such cutting and patching. All patching or sealing of cuts, penetrations, etc., including final appearance of same, shall be done to the approval of the Contacting Officer. In absence of specific finish instructions, provide finish to match adjacent surfaces.

E. Where a penetration or cutting of a ceiling, wall, or other building membrane is required or made, each such penetration or cut shall be made neatly with a cutting tool such as a saw, sharp knife, etc., and not with an impact tool such as a hammer, screwdriver, wrench, crowbar, etc. Each such penetration or cut shall be no larger than reasonably necessary, and penetrations in occupied or publicly accessible spaces shall have a chrome-plated escutcheon installed large enough to cover the entire opening.

F. Where a penetration is made in a fire-rated building assembly (wall, floor, ceiling, floor-ceiling, roof-ceiling, etc.) or in a membrane of a fire-rated assembly, and no specific firestopping assembly is shown on Drawings, Contractor shall provide and install a firestopping assembly or product as listed in the latest edition of U.L. Fire Resistance Directory. Firestopping assembly or product shall be appropriate for the size and material of the penetrating element, for the penetrated building element, for the presence or lack of insulation, for the size of the annulus around the penetrating element, etc.. Contractor shall include firestopping assembly or product in submittals. Contractor shall review and verify fire-ratings of building assemblies as shown on Architectural plans. Lack of knowledge of a fire-rating of an building assembly shall not relieve Contractor of requirement to install firestopping.

3.4 EQUIPMENT AND PIPING SUPPORTS

A. All supporting systems for piping, equipment, and materials supported by the building structure shall be submitted to the Contacting Officer for approval prior to purchase and installation.

B. Provide 3-1/2” (minimum, or as called out elsewhere) high concrete house keeping pads for all floor mounted equipment piping. Pad shall have chamfered edges and be painted to match the floor.

3.5 ACCESSIBILITY

A. Access Panels

1. Access panels shall be provided wherever necessary for possible future replacement, adjustment, or maintenance of operating devices such as machinery, valves, dampers, switches, relays, etc., or to other critical non-operating devices such as pull boxes, inspection parts, gauges, etc. Such access panels shall be provided and installed by Contractor, whether or not shown on drawings, and shall be brought to the attention of Contacting Officer for his approval of type, color, etc. Where access is provided in rated members, the access panels shall be of a type that maintains the integrity of the member penetrated.

B. Access to Equipment

1. All pipes, tubing, conduit, etc., including, but not limited to, chilled water and heating water piping, domestic cold water and hot water piping, fire sprinkler piping, waste and vent piping, drain piping of any type, electrical conduit, wiring not in conduit, and

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220100 - 10 pneumatic control tubing shall be installed in such a way so as not to prevent and/or not to make unreasonably difficult the removal, operation, use, or maintenance of equipment, access panels or doors, pathways (especially in attics or crawl spaces), observation ports, measurement or balancing devices, junction boxes, etc.. If access for these purposes is prevented or made unreasonably difficult in the opinion of the Contacting Officer, then the Contractor shall make modifications or repairs at no cost to anyone except the Contractor. Such modifications or repairs shall be considered neither complete nor adequate until the Contacting Officer are satisfied that access for the above purposes is achieved.

3.6 FIELD REPORTS

A. The Contractor shall be required to respond all deficiency items noted in Field, Site Visit, Punch List and other such reports provided by the A/E. The response shall address each deficiency item in the same order as the report with annotations as to what was done to remedy the deficiency, who performed the work and when it was done.

3.7 OPERATING TESTS

A. General

1. After all mechanical and electrical systems have been completed and put into operation, Contractor shall subject each system to an operating test under design conditions to ensure proper sequence and operation throughout the range of operation. All associated costs of such tests, including labor, fuel, apparatuses, piping, etc., shall be borne by the Contractor.

2. Contractor shall make adjustments as required to ensure proper functioning of all systems. Special tests on individual systems are specified under individual sections. The Contractor shall return to the project during the first year and in the opposite season from which the system was initially operated and shall check the proper operation of the mechanical and electrical systems. Contractor shall perform any adjustments or corrective procedures required for the proper operation of all systems.

B. Notification

1. Contractor shall give the Contacting Officer seven days’ prior notification of any test so that the Contacting Officer will have time to be present if he so desires.

C. Reports

1. After each test is performed, the Contractor who performed the test shall prepare and issue a report to include the following information:

a. Project name and location, date of the report,

b. Contractor's name, address, and telephone number; if the Contractor performing the test is a Subcontractor, indicate also for whom the test is being performed, their name, address, telephone number, and a contact person's name,

c. the date, or range of dates, of the test,

d. the name of the Contractor's employee who was responsible for performing or for overseeing the performing of the test,

e. a brief description of the system being tested,

f. a brief description of the testing procedure,

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h. a brief assertion that the system was tested as stated and that the system complied with the requirements of the contract documents or those of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, whichever is the most stringent, and

i. a hand-written date and signature of someone who has authority or responsibility from the company that performed test(s), and a hand-written brief note stating that the above information is true and accurate.

2. If the tested system is tested in parts, then one report may be made after the last part is tested.

3. The report shall be issued to the Contacting Officer within five working days after the test is completed.

4. Such reports shall be required of all mechanical or electrical systems which require tests for pressure, water tightness, flow, resistance, or conductivity.

D. Services of a Manufacturer's Representative

1. Reports: For all major systems or equipment required by subsequent specifications sections to have tests or inspections by a manufacturer's representative, the manufacturer's representative shall prepare a written report to be sent to the Contacting Officer for subsequent distribution to the Engineer, Owner, General Contractor, and to whomever else the Contacting Officer deems necessary. The report shall include at least the following:

a. date of the visit, name and title of the representative, name and location of the project,

b. name and title of any observers,

c. a brief description of the equipment being inspected and/or tested,

d. a brief discussion of the quality of the installation including any important items (in the manufacturer's experience) that were done correctly, as well as any items that were done incorrectly or not to recommendations,

e. a list of tests and/or inspections performed and the results of same, and

f. a brief statement of whether the installation conforms to manufacturer's recommendations and/or requirements, and if not what is required to bring the installation into conformance.

2. Deficiencies and Defects

a. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor and materials, at no cost to anyone except Contractor, to correct any deficiencies or defects reported by manufacturer's representative.

b. If, in the opinion of the manufacturer's representative, the deficiencies and defects are sufficiently serious, then Contractor shall arrange for, and bear all costs of, another inspection by manufacturer's representative after corrective measures have been taken.

3. The above process shall continue until the manufacturer's representative approves the installation.

3.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR OWNER

A. Section 00 79 00 Demonstration and Training: Instruction to the Owner

B. Contractor shall instruct the Owner's operating personnel in the operation and maintenance of all mechanical equipment. Contractor shall furnish any special servicing tools required for maintenance.

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3.9 DEMONSTRATION

A. Section 00 79 00 Demonstration and Training.

B. Contractor shall conduct a demonstration of the installation upon completion of the work.

Prior to this, all work shall have been completed, tested, balanced, and placed in operation.

Qualified persons must be present at demonstration to operate all systems and prove the performance of the equipment. The schedule for this demonstration shall be coordinated with the Contacting Officer.

3.10 CLEANUP

A. Section 00 77 00 Closeout Procedures: Final Cleaning

B. At substantial completion of the project, thoroughly clean all equipment and systems of all dirt, debris and foreign material.

C. This shall include cleaning coils and fans inside of air handlers, cleaning the interior of duct systems and wiping down the interior of all electrical equipment.

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SECTION 22 05 05 - PIPES, FITTINGS AND VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Section Includes: Pipe and pipe fittings for the following systems:

1. Domestic water piping within 5 feet of building

2. Condensate drains

3. Sanitary sewer piping within 5 feet of building

4. Storm water piping within 5 feet of building

5. Gas Piping

6. Valves

7. Water hammer arrestors

8. Flashings

9. Escutcheons

10. Unions and flanges

11. Gauges

12. Identification

13. Underground pipe markers

14. Bedding and cover materials

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Codes: Provide plumbing piping systems laid out and installed in accordance with the local plumbing codes.

B. Standards: Where national or industry standards are referenced, provide materials and equipment certified by the manufacturer to be in conformance with latest issue of such national standards. Conform to the following standards:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

a. A112.21.1M Floor Drains

b. A112.21.2M Roof Drains

c. A112.36.2 Cleanouts

d. B16.12 Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings

e. B16.18 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings

f. B16.22 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure

Fittings

g. B16.23 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings

h. B16.29 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint

Drainage…