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This sources sought notice is seeking capability statements from contractors for the construction of a new ancillary healthcare facility and renovation of an existing health center located on the Fort Peck Reservation in Poplar, Montana. The estimated value of construction is over $10 million. Interested parties should submit capability statements by March 12, 2019 addressing their relevant project experience, references, certifications, licenses, and financial stability. The resulting contract is expected to be a fixed-price contract awarded on or about May 24, 2019 for a period of performance of 36 months from notice to proceed on or about May 31, 2019. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about April 18, 2019 via https://www.fbo.gov/. The estimated response due date is May 17, 2019. Attached for reference are preliminary drawings, specifications, wage determinations, and other documents. Questions should be submitted in writing to the listed contract specialist in advance of the response due date.

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Attachment J-04

SPECIFICATION MANUAL

VOLUME 2 of 4

PLUMBING

White Buffalo Clinic &

Verne E. Gibbs Health Center Renovation Poplar, Montana 59255

IHS #19-102-SOL-00026

Architect #1637

Attachment J-04

2013 SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 00 00 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

21 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR FIRE PROTECTION PIPING

21 11 00 FACILITY FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SERVICE PIPING

21 11 19 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

21 13 13 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

22 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23.14 CHECK VALVES FOR PLUMING PIPING

22 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 07 19 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22 11 16 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 11 19 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 13 16 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22 13 19 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 34 00 FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 42 13.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS

22 42 13.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS

22 42 16.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES

22 42 16.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS

22 45 00 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 47 16 PRESSURE WATER COOLERS

22 61 13 COMPRESSED-AIR PIPING FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 61 19 COMPRESSED-AIR EQUIPMENT FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 62 13 VACUUM PIPING FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 62 19 VACUUM EQUIPMENT FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 00 00 HVAC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

23 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 13 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 17 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 23.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 23.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 23.14 CHECK VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

23 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 13 DUCT INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 09 93.11 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC DDC

23 11 23 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 16 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES

23 21 23 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 31 13 METAL DUCTS

23 33 00 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 34 23 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

23 37 13 DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

23 37 23 HVAC GRAVITY VENTILATORS

23 54 16.13 GAS-FIRED FURNACES

23 62 00 PACKAGED COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER UNITS

23 72 00 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

23 74 13 PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 81 23 COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

23 82 19 FAN COIL UNITS

FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 21 00 00 - 1

SECTION 21 00 00 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. This specification addresses two buildings: The Gibbs Building Renovation and the new White Buffalo Clinic. Read as such.

B. Furnish and install an automatic sprinkler system to protect new building (White Buffalo Clinic) as indicated herein and as shown on the Drawings. Connect system to a water supply of sufficient pressure to ensure full and sustained water discharge immediately from sprinkler heads when opened by fire at rated heat temperatures. Water supply shall conform to NFPA water supply requirements with considerations given to the reliability of the public water supply, taking into account probable minimum pressure conditions. The Contractor shall verify site water pressure before submitting shop drawings.

C. Furnish and install an automatic sprinkler system to protect remodeled areas (Gibbs Building Renovation) as indicated herein and as shown on the Drawings. Modify existing systems within the renovation areas to accommodate new partitions and ceilings. Connect system to a water supply of sufficient pressure to ensure full and sustained water discharge immediately from sprinkler heads when opened by fire at rated heat temperatures. Water supply shall conform to NFPA water supply requirements with considerations given to the reliability of the public water supply, taking into account probable minimum pressure conditions. The Contractor shall verify site water pressure before submitting shop drawings.

D. All portions of the systems shall be installed in accordance with the drawings, details, and specifications and as required by jurisdictional authorities and codes. Jurisdictional authorities and codes shall take precedence over plans, details and specifications in the event of a dispute between the requirements of contract documents and jurisdictional authorities or codes.

E. The position is taken that the Owner is entitled to a project which meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of nationally recognized fire protection standards. All efforts and installations shall be directed toward this end. All deficiencies as noted by fire rating bureaus, insurance service offices or jurisdictional authorities shall be corrected. No extra charges will be allowed on this account.

F. The intent of these specifications is to describe the complete systems to be installed, including minor details of work or materials not specifically mentioned or shown, but necessary for the successful operation and completion of the installation.

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

1. Excavation, backfill and compaction for the fire system supply.

2. Automatic fire sprinkler systems.

a. Wet pipe flow switch system.

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1) Pipe and fittings.

2) Hangers and supports.

3) Earthquake bracing.

4) Valves.

5) Alarms.

6) Flow Switches.

7) Specialties.

H. The following areas shall be furnished with an automatic fire protection system of type or types as required:

1. The entire new building (White Buffalo)

2. All remodeled areas (Gibbs Renovation) -Note: Existing building fire suppression system plans are available for the contractor’s use.

3. The entire building addition (Gibbs Renovation)

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

1.3 REGULATORY AGENCIES

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

1. Local Building Department and Fire Department.

2. State of Montana Fire Marshall

3. Insurance Services Office or Insuring Authority having jurisdiction.

4. Owner.

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

1. International Building Code

2. International Fire Code

3. Uniform Plumbing Code

4. NFPA 13

5. NFPA 10

6. NFPA 17

7. NFPA 101

8. All State and local ordinances

9. Underwriters' Laboratories

10. Industrial Risk Insurers/Factory Mutual

11. American Society of Testing Materials

12. American National Standards Institute

13. Occupation

FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 21 00 00 - 3

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The successful Contractor shall provide submittal data as required under other portions of this specification. Submittals shall conform to the instructions set forth in the General and Special Conditions of these specifications entitled Shop Drawings and Submittals.

B. Submit shop drawings (floor plans - detailed working drawings), showing dimensions, ducts, lights, or other items affecting the fire protection systems to jurisdictional agencies for review and approval, including all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (including, but not limited to the local or State Fire Marshall, Montana Department of Health. All items identified in NFPA 13 for proper working drawings shall be complied with. The Architect or Engineer will reject all submittals not in compliance. Submit all necessary shop drawings to authorities having jurisdiction. Concurrently, PDF’s of shop drawings sets shall be sent to the Architect for review or Electronic submittals shall be submitted to the Architect. After approval from jurisdictional agencies have been returned to the Contractor, they shall be submitted to the Architect for final acceptance. These final acceptance sets shall have all agencies’ stamps of review and acceptance. Where there is conflict between the Contract Drawings and/or Specifications, and the recommendations of the jurisdictional authorities, the conflict shall be brought to the attention of the Architect at least ten (10) days prior to bidding or be resolved at no cost to the Owner.

C. Architect and Engineer’s review will be for general location only. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to check his drawings for interference and to do shop fabrication from measurements taken at the job site.

D. Work on the project shall not begin until plans have been reviewed by the Architect/Engineer.

E. Eight (8) sets or Electronic version of catalog information shall be submitted for approval for all materials provided.

F. Adequately bind each submittal package. Unbound submittals will be returned without review.

G. The preparation of all shop drawings and hydraulic calculations shall be accomplished by a Registered Engineer, licensed in the State of Montana, if required by local authorities. At a minimum, work must be done by a NICET Level 3 technician.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS

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

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

FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 21 00 00 - 4

C. The drawings indicate approximate locations of sprinkler equipment. Contractor is responsible for final locations and routing.

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

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

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

1.6 RECORD DRAWINGS

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

B. One reproducible set of As-Built drawings shall be provided to the Architect upon completion of the work.

1.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

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

1. As-Built Drawings

2. NFPA 25

3. Catalog cut sheets of all materials installed

4. Equipment maintenance manuals

1.8 TRAINING

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

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

1.9 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES

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

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

END OF SECTION 21 00 00

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 210500 - 1

SECTION 210500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

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

2. Mechanical sleeve seals.

3. Sleeves.

4. Escutcheons.

5. Grout.

6. Fire-suppression demolition.

7. Concrete bases.

8. Supports and anchorages.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

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

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

Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Welding certificates.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

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

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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS

A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods.

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

2.2 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below.

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

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

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

ASTM B 813.

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

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

G. Solvent Cements for Joining CPVC Plastic Piping: ASTM F 493.

2.3 MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS

A. Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between pipe and sleeve.

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

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C. Pressure Plates: Stainless steel. Include two for each sealing element.

D. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.

2.4 SLEEVES

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

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends.

C. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.

1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws.

E. Molded PVC: Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

F. PVC Pipe: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.

G. Molded PE: Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth-outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

2.5 ESCUTCHEONS

A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening.

B. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with polished chrome-plated finish.

C. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw.

1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated.

D. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw.

1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated.

2.6 GROUT

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

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

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

3. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE-SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION

A. Refer to Division 01 Section "Cutting and Patching" and Division 02 Section "Selective Structure Demolition" for general demolition requirements and procedures.

B. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire-suppression systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

1. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.

2. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place: Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material.

3. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.

4. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.

5. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and deliver to Owner.

C. If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality.

3.2 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems.

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

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

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

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

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F. Install piping to permit valve servicing.

G. Install piping at indicated slopes.

H. Install piping free of sags and bends.

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

J. Install piping to allow application of insulation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal.

O. Underground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Seal pipe penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

1. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal.

P. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 07 Section "Penetration Firestopping" for materials.

Q. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in.

R. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements.

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3.3 PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems.

B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly.

D. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32.

E. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8.

F. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified.

2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds.

G. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article.

H. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.

I. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the following:

1. Comply with ASTM F 402, for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements.

2. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.

J. Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3139.

3.4 CONCRETE BASES

A. Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's written instructions and according to seismic codes at Project.

1. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches larger in both directions than supported unit.

2. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around the full perimeter of the base.

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3. Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete base, and anchor into structural concrete floor.

4. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.

5. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment.

6. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions.

7. Use 3000-psi, 28-day compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement as specified in

Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete or Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place Concrete."

3.5 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES

A. Refer to Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel.

B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor fire-suppression materials and equipment.

C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1.

3.6 ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES

A. Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor fire-suppression materials and equipment.

B. Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood members.

C. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads.

3.7 GROUTING

A. Mix and install grout for fire-suppression equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors.

B. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout.

C. Provide forms as required for placement of grout.

D. Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout.

E. Place grout, completely filling equipment bases.

F. Place grout on concrete bases and provide smooth bearing surface for equipment.

G. Place grout around anchors.

H. Cure placed grout.

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END OF SECTION 210500

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PIPING

210523 - 1

SECTION 210523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Iron butterfly valves with indicators.

2. Check valves.

3. Iron OS&Y gate valves.

4. NRS gate valves.

5. Indicator posts.

6. Trim and drain valves.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of valve.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

A. UL Listed: Valves shall be listed in UL's "Online Certifications Directory" under the headings listed below and shall bear UL mark:

1. Main Level: HAMV - Fire Main Equipment.

a. Level 1: HCBZ - Indicator Posts, Gate Valve.

b. Level 1: HLOT - Valves.

1) Level 3: HLUG - Ball Valves, System Control.

2) Level 3: HLXS - Butterfly Valves.

3) Level 3: HMER - Check Valves.

4) Level 3: HMRZ - Gate Valves.

2. Main Level: VDGT - Sprinkler System & Water Spray System Devices.

a. Level 1: VQGU - Valves, Trim and Drain.

B. FM Global Approved: Valves shall be listed in its "Approval Guide," under the headings listed below:

1. Automated Sprinkler Systems:

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a. Indicator posts.

b. Valves.

1) Gate valves.

2) Check valves.

a) Single check valves.

3) Miscellaneous valves.

C. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain valves for each valve type from single manufacturer.

D. ASME Compliance:

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

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

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

E. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWA C606 for grooved-end connections.

F. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for valves.

G. Valve Pressure Ratings: Not less than the minimum pressure rating indicated or higher as required by system pressures.

H. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.

I. Valve Actuator Types:

1. Worm-gear actuator with handwheel for quarter-turn valves, except for trim and drain valves.

2. Handwheel: For other than quarter-turn trim and drain valves.

3. Handlever: For quarter-turn trim and drain valves NPS 2 and smaller.

2.2 IRON BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS

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

1. Anvil International; a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc.

2. Fivalco Inc.

3. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.

4. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

5. NIBCO INC.

6. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

7. Victaulic Company.

8. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

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1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball type), Class Number 112.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Seat Material: EPDM.

5. Stem: Stainless steel.

6. Disc: Ductile iron.

7. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut.

8. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external.

9. Body Design: Grooved-end connections.

2.3 CHECK VALVES

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

1. Anvil International; a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc.

2. Fire Protection Products, Inc.

3. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.

4. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

5. Mueller Co.

6. NIBCO INC.

7. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. (The).

8. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

9. Victaulic Company.

10. Viking Corporation.

11. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 312 and FM Global standard for swing check valves, Class Number 1210.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psiga.

3. Type: Single swing check.

4. Body Material: Cast iron, ductile iron, or bronze.

5. Clapper: Bronze, ductile iron, or stainless steel.

6. Clapper Seat: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel.

7. Hinge Shaft: Bronze or stainless steel.

8. Hinge Spring: Stainless steel.

9. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or threaded.

2.4 IRON OS&Y GATE VALVES

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

1. Hammond Valve.

2. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

3. Mueller Co.

4. NIBCO INC.

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5. Victaulic Company.

6. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.

7. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y-and NRS-type gate valves).

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze.

5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze.

6. Stem: Brass or bronze.

7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE.

8. Supervisory Switch: External.

9. End Connections: Flanged.

2.5 NRS GATE VALVES

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

1. American Cast Iron Pipe Company.

2. Clow Valve Company; a subsidiary of McWane, Inc.

3. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

4. Mueller Co.

5. NIBCO INC.

6. Victaulic Company.

7. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y-and NRS-type gate valves).

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron.

5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze.

6. Stem: Brass or bronze.

7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE.

8. Supervisory Switch: External.

9. End Connections: Flanged.

2.6 INDICATOR POSTS

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

1. American Cast Iron Pipe Company.

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2. Clow Valve Company; a subsidiary of McWane, Inc.

3. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

4. Mueller Co.

5. NIBCO INC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 789 and FM Global standard for indicator posts.

2. Type: Underground.

3. Base Barrel Material: PVC.

4. Extension Barrel: Cast or ductile iron.

5. Cap: Cast or ductile iron.

6. Operation: Wrench.

2.7 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. Angle Valves:

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

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc.

b. NIBCO INC.

c. United Brass Works, Inc.

2. Description:

a. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

b. Body Material: Brass or bronze.

c. Ends: Threaded.

d. Stem: Bronze.

e. Disc: Bronze.

f. Packing: Asbestos free.

g. Handwheel: Malleable iron, bronze, or aluminum.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Comply with requirements in the following Sections for specific valve installation requirements and applications:

1. Section 211100 "Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping" for application of valves in fire-suppression water-service piping outside the building.

2. Section 211313 "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for application of valves in wet-pipe, fire-suppression sprinkler systems.

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B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.

C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

D. Install valves having threaded connections with unions at each piece of equipment arranged to allow easy access, service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.

Provide separate support where necessary.

E. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above the pipe center.

F. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.

G. Install valve tags. Comply with requirements in Section 210553 "Identification for Fire- Suppression Piping and Equipment" for valve tags and schedules and signs on surfaces concealing valves; and the NFPA standard applying to the piping system in which valves are installed. Install permanent identification signs indicating the portion of system controlled by each valve.

H. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections.

I. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

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SECTION 211100 - FACILITY FIRE-SUPPRESSION WATER-SERVICE PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes fire-suppression water-service piping and related components outside the building and service entrance piping through wall or floor into the building and the following:

1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.

2. Fire-suppression specialty valves.

B. Utility-furnished products include water meters that are furnished to the site, ready for installation.

C. Related Requirements:

1. Section 211119 "Fire-Department Connections" for exposed-, flush-, and yard-type, fire-department connections.

1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: For piping and specialties including relation to other services in same area, drawn to scale. Show piping and specialty sizes and valves, meter and specialty locations, and elevations.

B. Field quality-control reports.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with requirements of utility company supplying the water. Include tapping of water mains and backflow prevention.

2. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for fire-suppression water-service piping, including materials, hose threads, installation, and testing.

B. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

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D. Comply with FM Global's "Approval Guide" or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for fire-service-main products.

E. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and valve and hydrant supervision for fire-suppression water-service piping.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS

A. Soft Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type K and ASTM B 88, Type L, water tube, annealed temper.

B. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type K and ASTM B 88, Type L, water tube, drawn temper.

C. Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASME B16.22, wrought-copper, solder-joint pressure type. Furnish only wrought-copper fittings if indicated.

D. Copper, Pressure-Seal Fittings:

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

a. Viega LLC.

2. Standard: UL 213.

3. NPS 2 and Smaller: Wrought-copper fitting with EPDM O-ring seal in each end.

4. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Bronze fitting with stainless-steel grip ring and EPDM O-ring seal in each end.

E. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint end. Furnish Class 300 flanges if required to match piping.

F. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends.

2.2 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Grooved-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with cut, rounded-grooved ends.

B. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end.

C. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end.

D. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe Appurtenances:

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

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a. Anvil International; a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc.

b. Corcoran Piping System Co.

c. Shurjoint Piping Products.

d. Smith-Cooper International.

e. Star Pipe Products.

f. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

g. Venus Fire Protection Ltd.

h. Victaulic Company.

i. Viking Corporation.

2. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Fittings: ASTM A 47/A 47M, malleable-iron castings or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron castings with dimensions matching pipe.

3. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping Couplings: AWWA C606, for ductile-iron-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, gasket suitable for water, and bolts and nuts.

E. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

1. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

F. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

1. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

G. Flanges: ASME B16.1, Class 125, cast iron.

2.3 PE PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PE, Fire-Service Pipe: FM Global approved, with minimum thickness equivalent to Class 150 and Class 200.

B. Molded PE Fittings: FM Global approved; PE butt-fusion type, made to match PE pipe dimensions and class.

2.4 PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PVC Pipe: AWWA C900, Class 150 and Class 200, with bell end with gasket, and with spigot end.

B. PVC Fittings: AWWA C900, Class 150 and Class 200, with bell-and-spigot or double-bell ends. Include elastomeric gasket in each bell.

2.5 SPECIAL PIPE FITTINGS

A. Ductile-Iron Flexible Expansion Joints:

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

a. EBAA Iron, Inc.

b. Romac Industries, Inc.

c. Star Pipe Products.

d. Zurn Industries, LLC.

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron fitting with combination of flanged and mechanical-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include two gasketed ball-joint sections and one or more gasketed sleeve sections. Assemble components for offset and expansion indicated. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

B. Ductile-Iron Deflection Fittings:

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

a. EBAA Iron, Inc.

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron coupling fitting with sleeve and one or two flexing sections for up to 15-degree deflection, gaskets, and restrained-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

2.6 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Gaskets for Ferrous Piping and Copper-Alloy Tubing: ASME B16.21, asbestos free.

B. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8/A5.8M, BCuP Series.

2.7 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Transition Fittings: Manufactured fitting or coupling same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

B. Tubular-Sleeve Pipe Couplings:

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

a. Cascade Waterworks Mfg. Co.

b. Dresser, Inc.

c. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The).

d. JCM Industries, Inc.

e. Romac Industries, Inc.

f. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co.

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g. Viking Johnson.

2. Description: Metal, bolted, sleeve-type, reducing or transition coupling, with center sleeve, gaskets, end rings, and bolt fasteners, and with ends of same sizes as piping to be joined.

3. Standard: AWWA C219.

4. Center-Sleeve Material: Manufacturer's standard.

5. Gasket Material: Natural or synthetic rubber.

6. Pressure Rating: 200 psig minimum.

7. Metal Component Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating or material.

2.8 CORPORATION VALVES

A. Caution: High-pressure valves in this article are rated for 150 psig (1035 kPa), but most manufacturers' valves have a higher pressure rating.

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

1. A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.

2. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The).

3. Jones, James Company.

4. Master Meter, Inc.

5. Mueller Co.

6. Red Hed Manufacturing Company; a division of Everett J. Prescott, Inc.

7. Manifold: Copper fitting with two to four inlets as required, with ends matching corporation valves and outlet matching service piping material.

C. Meter Valves: Comply with AWWA C800 for high-pressure, service-line valves. Include angle-or straight-through-pattern bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, and wide tee head, with inlet and outlet matching service piping material.

2.9 CURB VALVES

A. Caution: High-pressure valves in this article are rated for 150 psig (1035 kPa), but most manufacturers' valves have a higher pressure rating.

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

1. A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.

2. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The).

3. Jones, James Company.

4. Master Meter, Inc.

5. Mueller Co.

6. Red Hed Manufacturing Company; a division of Everett J. Prescott, Inc.

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C. Curb Valves: Comply with AWWA C800 for high-pressure, service-line valves. Valve has bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, wide tee head, and inlet and outlet matching service piping material.

D. Service Boxes for Curb Valves: Similar to AWWA M44 requirements for cast-iron valve boxes.

Include cast-iron telescoping top section of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," and bottom section with base that fits over curb valve and with a barrel approximately 3 inches in diameter.

1. Shutoff Rods: Steel; with tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and slotted end matching curb valve.

E. Meter Valves: Comply with AWWA C800 for high-pressure, service-line valves. Include angle-or straight-through-pattern bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, and wide tee head, with inlet and outlet matching service piping material.

2.10 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. Double-Check, Backflow-Prevention Assemblies:

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

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks.

b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.

c. FEBCO.

d. Flomatic Corporation.

e. Mueller Co.

f. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.

g. Zurn Industries, LLC.

2. Standard: ASSE 1015.

3. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications unless otherwise indicated.

4. Pressure Loss: 5 psig maximum, through middle one-third of flow range.

5. Size: T.B.D. by Fire Protection Contractor/Designer.

6. Design Flow Rate: T.B.D. by Fire Protection Contractor/Designer.

7. Body Material: Bronze for NPS 2 and smaller; cast iron with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved or stainless steel for NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

8. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 and smaller; flanged for NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

9. Configuration: See Drawings.

10. Accessories: Ball valves with threaded ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2 and smaller;

OS&Y gate valves with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

B. Double-Check, Detector-Assembly Backflow Preventers:

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

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks.

b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.

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c. FEBCO.

d. Mueller Co.

e. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.

f. Zurn Industries, LLC.

2. Standards: ASSE 1048 and UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or FM Global's "Approval Guide."

3. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.

4. Pressure Loss: 5 psig maximum, through middle one-third of flow range.

5. Size: T.B.D. by Fire Protection Contractor/Designer.

6. Design Flow Rate: T.B.D. by Fire Protection Contractor/Designer.

7. Body Material: Cast iron with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is

FDA approved or Stainless steel.

8. End Connections: Flanged.

9. Configuration: See Drawings.

10. Accessories:

a. Valves: UL 262 and FM Global's "Approval Guide" listing; OS&Y gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet.

b. Bypass: With displacement-type water meter, shutoff valves, and reduced-pressure backflow preventer.

C. Backflow Preventer Test Kits:

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

a. Conbraco Industries, Inc.

b. FEBCO.

c. Flomatic Corporation.

d. Watts; a Watts Water Technologies company.

e. Zurn Industries, LLC.

2. Description: Factory calibrated, with gages, fittings, hoses, and carrying case with test-procedure instructions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Comply with excavating, trenching, and backfilling requirements in Section 312000 "Earth Moving."

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Water-Main Connection: Arrange with water utility company for tap of size and in location indicated in water main.

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B. Water-Main Connection: Tap water main according to requirements of water utility company and of size and in location indicated.

C. Make connections larger than NPS 2 with tapping machine according to the following:

1. Install tapping sleeve and tapping valve according to MSS SP-60.

2. Install tapping sleeve on pipe to be tapped. Position flanged outlet for gate valve.

3. Use tapping machine compatible with valve and tapping sleeve; cut hole in main.

Remove tapping machine and connect water-service piping.

4. Install gate valve onto tapping sleeve. Comply with MSS SP-60. Install valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

D. Make connections NPS 2 and smaller with drilling machine according to the following:

1. Install service-saddle assemblies and corporation valves in size, quantity, and arrangement required by utility company's standards.

2. Install service-saddle assemblies on water-service pipe to be tapped. Position outlets for corporation valves.

3. Use drilling machine compatible with service-saddle assemblies and corporation valves.

Drill hole in main. Remove drilling machine and connect water-service piping.

4. Install corporation valves into service-saddle assemblies.

5. Install manifold for multiple taps in water main.

6. Install curb valve in water-service piping with head pointing up and with service box.

E. Comply with NFPA 24 for fire-service-main piping materials and installation.

F. Install copper tube and fittings according to CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook."

G. Install ductile-iron, water-service piping according to AWWA C600 and AWWA M41.

1. Install encasement for piping according to ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105.

H. Install PE pipe according to ASTM D 2774 and ASTM F 645.

I. Install PVC, AWWA pipe according to ASTM F 645 and AWWA M23.

J. Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 60 inches, with top at least 12 inches below level of maximum frost penetration, and according to the following:

K. Install piping by tunneling or jacking, or combination of both, under streets and other obstructions that cannot be disturbed.

L. Extend fire-suppression water-service piping and connect to water-supply source and building fire-suppression water-service piping systems at locations and pipe sizes indicated.

1. Terminate fire-suppression water-service piping within the building at the floor slab or exterior wall until building-water-piping systems are installed. Terminate piping with caps, plugs, or flanges as required for piping material. Make connections to building's fire-suppression water-service piping systems when those systems are installed.

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M. Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in direction.

Use restrained-joint piping, thrust blocks,…

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