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This is a solicitation for the construction of an Air Force Targeting Center Facility at Langley Air Force Base. The project involves constructing a new facility to support the Air Force Program Action Directive 14-02 to establish a new Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing providing 24/7 command and control capabilities for target and threat analysis. The facility will be designed to Department of Defense, Air Force, and Langley standards using conventional construction methods. It will include emergency generators, site improvements, parking, and supporting facilities. The solicitation is seeking compliance with DoD minimum antiterrorism standards for buildings and unified facilities criteria for general building requirements, high performance sustainable buildings, and construction above mean high tide. The Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Norfolk is the issuing agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Air Combat Command
Issue for Construction Submittal AF Targeting Center
SPECIFICATIONS
Volume 3 – Divisions 21 – 25
Contract Number W912DR-16-0006
(UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO)
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, VA
November 15
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Air Force Targeting Center - Issue for Construction AFTARGETINGCTR
Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Hampton, VA November 15, 2019
SEAL/STAMP SHEET Page 1
UNCLASSIFIED\\FOUO
SEAL/STAMP SHEET
CIVIL
Christopher Moore
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
David L. Patterson
STRUCTURAL
Jack Knapp
ARCHITECTURE/INTERIORS
April Drake
LIFE SAFETY /FIRE PROTECTION / FIRE
ALARM / TELECOM / SECURITY
Martin Ford
MECHANICAL
Andrew Ward
11/15/2019
SEAL/STAMP SHEET Page 2
ELECTRICAL
David Bechtol
PLUMBING
David Kurten, Jr.
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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS
00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWINGS
DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS
01 03 00 OPTIONS
01 06 00 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 SPECIAL CONDITIONS
01 11 00.01 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY PLAN
01 12 00 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIAL CONDITIONS
01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE
01 33 00.00 50 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING
01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM)
01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 50 02.00 50 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES
01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING
DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS
02 60 00 MUNITIONS & EXPLOSIVES DISCOVERY & REMOVAL
DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE
03 11 13.00 10 STRUCTURAL CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE FORMING
03 15 00.00 10 CONCRETE ACCESSORIES
03 20 00.00 10 CONCRETE REINFORCING
03 30 00.00 10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
03 35 00.00 10 CONCRETE FINISHING
03 39 00.00 10 CONCRETE CURING
03 42 13.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE
CONSTRUCTION
DI VI SI ON 04 - MASONRY
04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY
04 72 00 CAST STONE
DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS
05 05 23.13 10 ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF WELDMENTS
05 05 23.16 STRUCTURAL WELDING
05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 21 00 STEEL JOIST FRAMING
05 30 00 STEEL DECKS
05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
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05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS
05 51 00 METAL STAIRS
05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS
05 72 00 DECORATIVE METAL SPECIALTIES
05 73 13 GLASS SUPPORTED RAILINGS
DI VI SI ON 06 - WOOD, PLASTI CS, AND COMPOSI TES
06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 16 43 GYPSUM SHEATHING
06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY
06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS
06 42 00 PREFINISHED WALL PANELS
06 61 16 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS
06 61 17 DECORATIVE POLYMER FABRICATIONS
DI VI SI ON 07 - THERMAL AND MOI STURE PROTECTI ON
07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS
07 14 00 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING
07 19 00 WATER REPELLENTS
07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION
07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
07 23 00 FABRIC LINER
07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
07 27 19.01 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS
07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS
07 42 43 ALUMINUM COMPOSITE MATERIAL (ACM) SYSTEM
07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL
07 61 14.00 20 STEEL STANDING SEAM ROOFING
07 81 00 SPRAY-APPLIED FIREPROOFING
07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING
07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS
DI VI SI ON 08 - OPENI NGS
08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
08 11 16 ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES
08 14 00 WOOD DOORS
08 31 00 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS
08 33 23 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS
08 34 02 BULLET-RESISTANT COMPONENTS
08 34 73 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES
08 39 54 BLAST RESISTANT DOORS
08 44 00 CURTAIN WALL AND GLAZED ASSEMBLIES
08 55 56 BLAST RESISTANT GLAZING AND DOOR SYSTEMS
08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE
08 81 00 GLAZING
08 87 33 DECORATIVE FILM
08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS
DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES
09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING
09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD
09 30 10 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING
09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
09 65 00 RESILIENT FLOORING
09 68 00 CARPETING
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09 69 13 RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING
09 72 00 WALLCOVERINGS
09 84 20 ACOUSTICAL WALL PANELS
09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS
DI VI SI ON 10 - SPECI ALTI ES
10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 53 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE
10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS
10 21 23.16 CUBICLE TRACK AND HARDWARE
10 22 19 DEMOUNTABLE AND MOVABLE PARTITIONS
10 22 39 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS
10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES
10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS
DI VI SI ON 11 - EQUI PMENT
11 13 21 SCISSOR LIFT
DI VI SI ON 12 - FURNI SHI NGS
12 24 13 ROLLER WINDOW SHADES
12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS
12 92 36 VEGETATED WALL SYSTEMS
DI VI SI ON 14 - CONVEYI NG EQUI PMENT
14 21 23 ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS
DI VI SI ON 21 - FI RE SUPPRESSI ON
21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION
DI VI SI ON 22 - PLUMBI NG
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
22 07 19.00 40 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION
DI VI SI ON 23 - HEATI NG, VENTI LATI NG, AND AI R CONDI TI ONI NG ( HVAC)
23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
23 05 15 COMMON PIPING FOR HVAC
23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC
23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC
23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER BUILDING
CONTROL SYSTEMS
23 09 93 SEQUENCES OF OPERATION FOR HVAC CONTROL
23 11 25 FACILITY GAS PIPING
23 21 23 HYDRONIC PUMPS
23 25 00 CHEMICAL TREATMENT OF WATER FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
23 52 00 HEATING SYSTEMS
23 64 10 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE
23 64 26 CHILLED AND CONDENSER WATER PIPING SYSTEMS
23 65 00 COOLING TOWERS
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3
DI VI SI ON 25 - I NTEGRATED AUTOMATI ON
25 05 11.00 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS
25 05 11.01 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS FIRE
AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
25 05 11.02 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONVEYANCE / VERTICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEM
25 05 11.03 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
25 08 10 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM TESTING
25 10 10 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS) FRONT END
AND INTEGRATION
DI VI SI ON 26 - ELECTRI CAL
26 05 48.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING
26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 24 13 SWITCHBOARDS
26 27 13.10 30 ELECTRIC METERS
26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION
26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS
26 32 15.00 10 DIESEL-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 100-2500 KW, WITH
AUXILIARIES
26 32 33.00 10 UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM ABOVE 15 KVA
CAPACITY
26 32 34.00 23 POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT (PDU)
26 36 00.00 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH
26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING
26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DI VI SI ON 27 - COMMUNI CATI ONS
27 05 14.00 10 CABLE TELEVISION PREMISES DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
27 10 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUILDING CABLING SYSTEM STANDARDS
DI VI SI ON 28 - ELECTRONI C SAFETY AND SECURI TY
28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
DI VI SI ON 31 - EARTHWORK
31 00 00 EARTHWORK
31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
31 62 13.20 PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PILES
DI VI SI ON 32 - EXTERI OR I MPROVEMENTS
32 01 19 FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID
PAVEMENTS
32 05 33 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT
32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES
32 12 13 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS
32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS
32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR ROADS AND SITE
FACILITIES
32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS
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32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
32 31 18 PRE-FABRICATED ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM FENCE
32 92 19 SEEDING
32 92 23 SODDING
32 93 00 EXTERIOR PLANTS
DI VI SI ON 33 - UTI LI TI ES
33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING
33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERS
33 32 16 PACKAGED UTILITY WASTEWATER PUMPING STATIONS
33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES
33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND DOMINION ENERGY
CONDUIT SPECIFICATION
33 82 00 OUTSIDE PLANT TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLE INSTALLATION
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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS - APPENDICES
APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
TEST HOLE DATA
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SECTION 21 13 13.00 10
WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION
05/09
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING (ASSE)
ASSE 1015 (2011) Performance Requirements for Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Double Check Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies - (ANSI approved 2010)
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (AWWA)
AWWA C104/A21.4 (2016) Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water
AWWA C110/A21.10 (2012) Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water
AWWA C111/A21.11 (2017) Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
AWWA C151/A21.51 (2017) Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast
AWWA C203 (2008) Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipelines - Enamel and Tape - Hot-Applied
ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)
ASME B16.1 (2015) Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Classes 25, 125, and 250
ASME B16.11 (2016) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded
ASME B16.21 (2011) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
ASME B16.3 (2011) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300
ASME B16.4 (2011) Standard for Gray Iron Threaded Fittings; Classes 125 and 250
ASME B16.9 (2012) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 1
Steel Buttwelding Fittings
ASME B18.2.2 (2015) Nuts for General Applications:
Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM A135/A135M (2009; R2014) Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe
ASTM A183 (2014) Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track Bolts and Nuts
ASTM A449 (2014) Standard Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts, and Studs, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, General Use
ASTM A47/A47M (1999; R 2014) Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings
ASTM A53/A53M (2012) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A536 (1984; R 2014) Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings
ASTM A795/A795M (2013) Standard Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Fire Protection Use
ASTM F436 (2011) Hardened Steel Washers
FM GLOBAL (FM)
FM APP GUIDE (updated on-line) Approval Guide http://www.approvalguide.com/
MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS
INDUSTRY (MSS)
MSS SP-71 (2011; Errata 2013) Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 101 (2015; ERTA 2016) Life Safety Code
NFPA 13 (2016; TIA 16-1; TIA 16-2; TIA 16-3 2016;
Errata 17-1; Errata 17-2) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 1963 (2014) Standard for Fire Hose Connections
NFPA 24 (2013) Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 2
Appurtenances
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
(NICET)
NICET 1014-7 (2010) Program Detail Manual for Certification in the Field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology (Field Code 003) Subfield of Automatic Sprinkler System Layout
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 668 (2004; Reprint Jul 2016) UL Standard for Safety Hose Valves for Fire-Protection Service
UL Bld Mat Dir (updated continuously online) Building Materials Directory
UL Fire Prot Dir (2012) Fire Protection Equipment Directory
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Furnish piping offsets, fittings, and any other accessories as required to provide a complete installation and to eliminate interference with other construction. Install sprinkler system over and under ducts, piping and platforms when such equipment can negatively effect or disrupt the sprinkler discharge pattern and coverage. Provide wet pipe sprinkler system in all areas of the building. Except as modified herein, the system shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13 . Pipe sizes which are not indicated on drawings shall be determined by hydraulic calculation. Design any portions of the sprinkler system that are not indicated on the drawings including locating sprinklers, piping and equipment, and size piping and equipment when this information is not indicated on the drawings or is not specified herein. The design of the sprinkler system shall be based on hydraulic calculations, and the other provisions specified herein.
1.2.1 Hydraulic Design
Hydraulically design the system to discharge a minimum density of 0.2 gpm/square foot over the hydraulically most demanding 2,500 square feet of floor area. The minimum pipe size for branch lines in gridded systems shall be 1-1/4 inch. Hydraulic calculations shall be in accordance with the Area/Density Method of NFPA 13 . Water velocity in the piping shall not exceed 20 ft/s.
1.2.1.1 Hose Demand
Add an allowance for exterior hose streams of 250 gpm to the sprinkler system demand at the fire hydrant shown on the drawings closest to the point where the water service enters the building.
1.2.1.2 Basis for Calculations
The design of the system shall be based upon a water supply with a static pressure of 60 psi, and a flow of 1074 gpm at a residual pressure of 56 psi.
Water supply shall be presumed available at the point of connection to
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 3 existing. Hydraulic calculations shall be based upon the Hazen-Williams formula with a "C" value of 120 for steel piping, 150 for copper tubing, 140 for new cement-lined ductile-iron piping, and 100 for existing underground piping.
1.2.1.3 Hydraulic Calculations
Submit hydraulic calculations, including a drawing showing hydraulic reference points and pipe segments and as outlined in NFPA 13 , except that calculations shall be performed by computer using software intended specifically for fire protection system design using the design data shown on the drawings. Software that uses k-factors for typical branch lines is not acceptable. Calculations shall be based on the water supply data shown on the drawings to substantiate that the design area used in the calculations is the most demanding hydraulically. Water supply curves and system requirements shall be plotted on semi-logarithmic graph paper so as to present a summary of the complete hydraulic calculation. Provide a summary sheet listing sprinklers in the design area and their respective hydraulic reference points, elevations, actual discharge pressures and actual flows. Elevations of hydraulic reference points (nodes) shall be indicated. Documentation shall identify each pipe individually and the nodes connected thereto. Indicate the diameter, length, flow, velocity, friction loss, number and type fittings, total friction loss in the pipe, equivalent pipe length and Hazen-Williams coefficient for each pipe. For gridded systems, calculations shall show peaking of demand area friction loss to verify that the hydraulically most demanding area is being used.
Also for gridded systems, a flow diagram indicating the quantity and direction of flows shall be included. A drawing showing hydraulic reference points (nodes) and pipe designations used in the calculations shall be included and shall be independent of shop drawings.
1.2.2 Sprinkler Coverage
Sprinklers shall be uniformly spaced on branch lines. In buildings protected by automatic sprinklers, sprinklers shall provide coverage throughout 100 percent of the building. This includes, but is not limited to, telephone rooms, electrical equipment rooms, boiler rooms, switchgear rooms, transformer rooms, and other electrical and mechanical spaces.
Coverage per sprinkler shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 , but shall not exceed 100 square feet for extra hazard occupancies, 130 square feet for ordinary hazard occupancies, and 225 square feet for light hazard occupancies. Exceptions are as follows:
a. Facilities that are designed in accordance with NFPA 13 .
b. Sprinklers may be omitted from small rooms which are exempted for specific occupancies in accordance with NFPA 101 .
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00.00 50
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Shop Drawings; G As-Built Drawings
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 4
SD-03 Product Data
Fire Protection Related Submittals Materials and Equipment; G Spare Parts Preliminary Tests; G Final Acceptance Test; G Onsite Training; G Fire Protection Specialist; G Sprinkler System Installer; G
SD-05 Design Data
Hydraulic Calculations; G
SD-06 Test Reports
Preliminary Test Report Final Acceptance Test Report
SD-07 Certificates
Inspection by Fire Protection Specialist
SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data
Operating and Maintenance Manuals; G
1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Compliance with referenced NFPA standards is mandatory. In the event of a conflict between specific provisions of this specification and applicable NFPA standards, this specification governS. Interpret reference to "authority having jurisdiction" to mean the Contracting Officer.
1.4.1 Fire Protection Specialist
Perform work specified in this section under the supervision of and certified by the Fire Protection Specialist who is an individual registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES) in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience, dedicated to fire protection engineering that can be verified with documentation or who is certified as a Level IV Technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic Sprinkler System Layout subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology in accordance with NICET 1014-7 . Submit the name and documentation of certification of the proposed Fire Protection Specialists, no later than 14 days after the Notice to Proceed and prior to the submittal of the sprinkler system drawings and hydraulic calculations. The Fire Protection Specialist shall prepare and submit a list of the fire protection related submittals, no later than 7 days after the approval of the Fire Protection Specialist, from the Contract Submittal Register that relate to the successful installation of the sprinkler systems(s). The submittals identified on this list shall be accompanied by a letter of approval signed and dated by the Fire Protection Specialist when submitted to the Government. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be regularly engaged in the design and
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 5 installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.
1.4.2 Sprinkler System Installer
Work specified in this section shall be performed by the Sprinkler System Installer who is regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the contract documents, and who has served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.
Submit the name and documentation of certification of the proposed Sprinkler System Installer, concurrent with submittal of the Fire Protection Specialist Qualifications.
1.4.3 Shop Drawings
Shop Drawings shall conform to the requirements established for working plans as prescribed in NFPA 13 . Submit 3 copies of the Sprinkler System shop drawings, no later than 21 days prior to the start of sprinkler system installation. Drawings shall include plan and elevation views demonstrating that the equipment will fit the allotted spaces with clearance for installation and maintenance. Each set of drawings shall include the following:
a. Descriptive index of drawings in the submittal with drawings listed in sequence by drawing number. A legend identifying device symbols, nomenclature, and conventions used.
b. Floor plans drawn to a scale not less than 1/8" = 1'-0" which clearly show locations of sprinklers, risers, pipe hangers, inspector's test connections, drains, and other applicable details necessary to clearly describe the proposed arrangement. Each type of fitting used and the locations of bushings, reducing couplings, and welded joints shall be indicated.
c. Actual center-to-center dimensions between sprinklers on branch lines and between branch lines; from end sprinklers to adjacent walls; from walls to branch lines; from sprinkler feed mains, cross-mains and branch lines to finished floor and roof or ceiling. A detail shall show the dimension from the sprinkler and sprinkler deflector to the ceiling in finished areas.
d. Longitudinal and transverse building sections showing typical branch line and cross-main pipe routing as well as elevation of each typical sprinkler above finished floor.
e. Details of each type of riser assembly; pipe hanger; and restraint of underground water main at point-of-entry into the building, and electrical devices and interconnecting wiring. Submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing, for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.
1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
All equipment delivered and placed in storage shall be housed in a manner to preclude any damage from the weather, humidity and temperature variations, dirt and dust, or other contaminants. Additionally, all pipes
SECTION 21 13 13.00 10 Page 6 shall either be capped or plugged until installed.
1.6 EXTRA MATERIALS
Submit spare parts data for each different item of material and equipment specified. The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply, and a list of parts recommended by the manufacturer to be replaced after 1 year and 3 years of service. Include a list of special tools and test equipment required for maintenance and testing of the products supplied.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 STANDARD PRODUCTS
Provide materials and equipment which are standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products and that essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening.
2.2 NAMEPLATES
All equipment shall have a nameplate that identifies the manufacturer's name, address, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number.
2.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE
Provide Materials and Equipment that have been tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and are listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or approved by Factory Mutual and listed in FM APP GUIDE. Where the terms "listed" or "approved" appear in this specification, such shall mean listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or FM APP GUIDE. Submit manufacturer's catalog data included with the Sprinkler System Drawings for all items specified herein. The data shall be highlighted to show model, size, options, etc., that are intended for consideration. Data shall be adequate to demonstrate compliance with all contract requirements. In addition, provide a complete equipment list that includes equipment description, model number and quantity.
2.4 UNDERGROUND PIPING COMPONENTS
2.4.1 Pipe
Piping from a point 6 inches above the floor to a point 5 feet outside the building wall shall be ductile iron with a rated working pressure of 175 psi conforming to AWWA C151/A21.51 , with cement mortar lining conforming to AWWA C104/A21.4 . Piping more than 5 feet outside the building walls shall comply with Section 33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING.
2.4.2 Fittings and Gaskets
Fittings shall be ductile iron conforming to AWWA C110/A21.10 with cement mortar lining conforming to AWWA C104/A21.4 . Gaskets shall be suitable in design and size for the pipe with which such gaskets are to be used.
Gaskets for ductile iron pipe joints shall conform to AWWA C111/A21.11 .
2.5 ABOVEGROUND PIPING COMPONENTS
Aboveground piping shall be steel.
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2.5.1 Steel Piping Components
2.5.1.1 Steel Pipe
Except as modified herein, steel pipe shall be black as permitted by NFPA 13 and shall conform to applicable provisions of ASTM A795/A795M , ASTM A53/A53M, or ASTM A135/A135M . Pipe in which threads or grooves are cut or rolled formed shall be Schedule 40 or shall be listed by Underwriters' Laboratories to have a corrosion resistance ratio (CRR) of
1.0 or greater after threads or grooves are cut or rolled formed. Pipe shall be marked with the name of the manufacturer, kind of pipe, and ASTM designation.
2.5.1.2 Fittings for Non-Grooved Steel Pipe
Fittings shall be cast iron conforming to ASME B16.4 , steel conforming to ASME B16.9 or ASME B16.11 , or malleable iron conforming to ASME B16.3 .
Fittings into which sprinklers, drop nipples or riser nipples (sprigs) are screwed shall be threaded type. Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings, fittings that use steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe and segmented welded fittings shall not be used.
2.5.1.3 Grooved Mechanical Joints and Fittings
Joints and fittings shall be designed for not less than 175 psi service and shall be the product of the same manufacturer;segmented welded fittings shall not be used. Fitting and coupling houses shall be malleable iron conforming to ASTM A47/A47M, Grade 32510; ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12. Gasket shall be the flush type that fills the entire cavity between the fitting and the pipe. Nuts and bolts shall be heat-treated steel conforming to ASTM A183 and shall be cadmium plated or zinc electroplated.
2.5.1.4 Flanges
Flanges shall conform to NFPA 13 and ASME B16.1 . Gaskets shall be non-asbestos compressed material in accordance with ASME B16.21 , 1/16 inch thick, and full face or self-centering flat ring type.
2.5.1.5 Bolts, Nut, and Washers
Bolts shall be conform to ASTM A449, Type 1 and shall extend no less than three full threads beyond the nut with bolts tightened to the required torque. Nuts shall be hexagon type conforming to ASME B18.2.2 . Washers shall meet the requirements of ASTM F436. Flat circular washers shall be provided under all bolt heads and nuts.
2.5.2 Pipe Hangers
Hangers shall be listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or FM APP GUIDE and of the type suitable for the application, construction, and pipe type and sized to be supported.
2.5.3 Valves
2.5.3.1 Control Valve and Gate Valve
Manually operated sprinkler control valve and gate valve shall be outside
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FM APP GUIDE.
2.5.3.2 Check Valve
Check valve 2 inches and larger shall be listed in UL Bld Mat Dir or FM APP GUIDE. Check valves 4 inches and larger shall be of the swing type with flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate, shall have a clear waterway and shall meet the requirements of MSS SP-71 , for Type 3 or 4.
2.5.3.3 Hose Valve
Valve shall comply with UL 668 and shall have a minimum rating of 300 psi.
Valve shall be non-rising stem, all bronze, 90 degree angle type, with 2-1/2 inch American National Standard Fire Hose Screw Thread (NH) male outlet in accordance with NFPA 1963 . Hose valve shall be provided with 2-1/2 to 1-1/2 inch reducer. Hose valves shall be equipped with lugged cap with drip drain, cap gasket and chain. Valve finish shall be polished brass.
2.6 ALARM CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY
Assembly shall include an alarm check valve, standard trim piping, pressure gauges, bypass, retarding chamber, testing valves, main drain, and other components as required for a fully operational system.
2.7 WATERFLOW ALARM
Electrically operated, exterior-mounted, waterflow alarm bell shall be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA 13 . Waterflow alarm bell shall be rated 24 VDC and shall be connected to the Fire Alarm Control Panel(FACP) in accordance with Section 28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND
MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM.
2.8 ALARM INITIATING AND SUPERVISORY DEVICES
2.8.1 Sprinkler Waterflow Indicator Switch, Vane Type
Switch shall be vane type with a pipe saddle and cast aluminum housing.
The electro-mechanical device shall include a flexible, low-density polyethylene paddle conforming to the inside diameter of the fire protection pipe. The device shall sense water movements and be capable of detecting a sustained flow of 10 gpm or greater. The device shall contain a retard device adjustable from 0 to 90 seconds to reduce the possibility of false alarms caused by transient flow surges. The switch shall be tamper resistant and contain two SPDT (Form C) contacts arranged to transfer upon removal of the housing cover, and shall be equipped with a silicone rubber gasket to assure positive water seal and a dustproof cover and gasket to seal the mechanism from dirt and moisture.
2.8.2 Sprinkler Pressure (Waterflow) Alarm Switch
Pressure switch shall include a metal housing with a neoprene diaphragm, SPDT snap action switches and a 1/2 inch NPT male pipe thread. The switch shall have a maximum service pressure rating of 175 psi. There shall be two SPDT (Form C) contacts factory adjusted to operate at 4 to 8 psi. The switch shall be capable of being mounted in any position in the alarm line trim piping of the alarm check valve.
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2.8.3 Valve Supervisory (Tamper) Switch
Switch shall be suitable for mounting to the type of control valve to be supervised open. The switch shall be tamper resistant and contain one set of SPDT (Form C) contacts arranged to transfer upon removal of the housing cover or closure of the valve of more than two rotations of the valve stem.
2.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
Fire department connection shall be projecting type with cast brass body, matching wall escutcheon lettered "Auto Spkr" with a chromium plated finish. The connection shall have two inlets with individual self-closing clappers, caps with drip drains and chains. Female inlets shall have 2-1/2 inch diameter American National Fire Hose Connection Screw Threads (NH) per NFPA 1963 .
2.10 SPRINKLERS
Sprinklers with internal O-rings shall not be used. Sprinklers shall be used in accordance with their listed coverage limitations. Temperature classification shall be ordinary. Sprinklers in high heat areas including attic spaces or in close proximity to unit heaters shall have temperature classification in accordance with NFPA 13 . Extended coverage sprinklers shall not be used.
2.10.1 Concealed Sprinkler
Concealed sprinkler shall be white polyester quick-response type and shall have a nominal 1/2 inch or 17/32 inch orifice.
2.10.2 Upright Sprinkler
Upright sprinkler shall be brass quick-response type.
2.11 ACCESSORIES
2.11.1 Sprinkler Cabinet
Spare sprinklers shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall be packed in a suitable metal or plastic cabinet. Spare sprinklers shall be representative of, and in proportion to, the number of each type and temperature rating of the sprinklers installed. At least one wrench of each type required shall be provided.
2.11.2 Pendent Sprinkler Escutcheon
Escutcheon shall be one-piece metallic type with a depth of less than 3/4 inch and suitable for installation on pendent sprinklers. The escutcheon shall have a factory finish that matches the pendent sprinkler heads.
2.11.3 Pipe Escutcheon
Escutcheon shall be polished chromium-plated zinc alloy, or polished chromium-plated copper alloy. Escutcheons shall be either one-piece or split-pattern, held in place by internal spring tension or set screw.
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2.11.4 Sprinkler Guard
Guard shall be a steel wire cage designed to encase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage. Guards shall be provided on sprinklers located less than 7' above finished floor, or in areas subject to damage.
2.11.5 Identification Sign
Valve identification sign shall be minimum 6 inches wide by 2 inches high with enamel baked finish on minimum 18 gauge steel or 0.024 inch aluminum with red letters on a white background or white letters on red background. Wording of sign shall include, but not be limited to "main drain," "auxiliary drain," "inspector's test," "alarm test," "alarm line," and similar wording as required to identify operational components.
2.12 FIRE HOSE REEL ASSEMBLY
Assembly shall include nozzle, fire hose, reel, 1-1/2 inch valve, and bracket suitable for wall mounting. The assembly shall be semi-automatic type complete with Underwriters clip which permits controlled one-man operation whereby control valve can be opened, hose unreeled and clip released by pulling on hose. Valve shall be non-rising stem, all bronze, angle type with 1-1/2 inch American National Standard Fire Hose Screw Thread (NH) male outlet in accordance with NFPA 1963 . Reel shall be of steel construction with red enamel finish and shall be equipped with100 feet of 1-1/2 inch rubber lined fire hose. Nozzle shall be of the industrial combination fog-straight stream type with shutoff. Components of the assembly shall be listed in UL Fire Prot Dir .
2.13 REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly shall comply with ASSE 1015 . The assembly shall have a bronze, cast-iron or stainless steel body with flanged ends. The assembly shall include pressure gauge test ports and OS&Y shutoff valves on the inlet and outlet, 2-positive-seating check valve for continuous pressure application, and four test cocks.
Assemblies shall be rated for working pressure of 175 psi The maximum pressure loss shall be 6 psi at a flow rate equal to the sprinkler water demand, at the location of the assembly. A test port for a pressure gauge shall be provided both upstream and downstream of the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly valves.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FIELD MEASUREMENTS
After becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.
3.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
The installation shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 13 , NFPA 24 and publications referenced therein. Installation of in-rack sprinklers shall comply with applicable provisions of NFPA 13 .
3.3 INSPECTION BY FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Prior to ceiling installation and concurrent with the Final Acceptance
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Test Report, certification by the Fire Protection Specialist that the sprinkler system is installed in accordance with the contract requirements, including signed approval of the Preliminary and Final Acceptance Test Reports. The Fire Protection Specialist shall: 1) inspect the sprinkler system periodically during the installation to assure that the sprinkler system is being provided and installed in accordance with the contract requirements, 2) witness the preliminary and final tests, and sign the test results, 3) after completion of the system inspections and a successful final test, certify in writing that the system has been installed in accordance with the contract requirements. Any discrepancy shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer in writing, no later than three working days after the discrepancy is discovered.
3.4 ABOVEGROUND PIPING INSTALLATION
3.4.1 Piping in Exposed Areas
Install exposed piping without diminishing exit access widths, corridors or equipment access. Exposed horizontal piping, including drain piping, shall be installed to provide maximum headroom.
3.4.2 Piping in Finished Areas
In areas with suspended or dropped ceilings and in areas with concealed spaces above the ceiling, piping shall be concealed above ceilings.
Piping shall be inspected, tested and approved before being concealed.
Risers and similar vertical runs of piping in finished areas shall be concealed.
3.4.3 Pendent Sprinklers
Drop nipples to pendent sprinklers shall consist of minimum 1 inch pipe with a reducing coupling into which the sprinkler shall be threaded.
Hangers shall be provided on arm-overs to drop nipples supplying pendent sprinklers when the arm-over exceeds 12 inches for steel pipe or 6 inches for copper tubing. Where sprinklers are installed below suspended or dropped ceilings, drop nipples shall be cut such that sprinkler ceiling plates or escutcheons are of a uniform depth throughout the finished space. The outlet of the reducing coupling shall not extend more than 1 inch below the underside of the ceiling. On pendent sprinklers installed below suspended or dropped ceilings, the distance from the sprinkler deflector to the underside of the ceiling shall not exceed 4 inches.
Recessed pendent sprinklers shall be installed such that the distance from the sprinkler deflector to the underside of the ceiling shall not exceed the manufacturer's listed range and shall be of uniform depth throughout the finished area. Pendent sprinklers in suspended ceilings shall be a minimum of 6 inches from ceiling grid.
3.4.4 Upright Sprinklers
Riser nipples or "sprigs" to upright sprinklers shall contain no fittings between the branch line tee and the reducing coupling at the sprinkler.
Riser nipples exceeding 30 inches in length shall be individually supported.
3.4.5 Pipe Joints
Pipe joints shall conform to NFPA 13 , except as modified herein. Not more than four threads shall show after joint is made up. Welded joints will
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For copper tubing, pipe and groove dimensions shall comply with the tolerances specified by the coupling manufacturer. The diameter of grooves made in the field shall be measured using a "go/no-go" gauge, vernier or dial caliper, narrow-land micrometer, or other method specifically approved by the coupling manufacturer for the intended application. Groove width and dimension of groove from end of pipe shall be measured and recorded for each change in grooving tool setup to verify compliance with coupling manufacturer's tolerances. Grooved joints shall not be used in concealed locations, such as behind solid walls or ceilings.
3.4.6 Reducers
Reductions in pipe sizes shall be made with one-piece tapered reducing fittings. The use of grooved-end or rubber-gasketed reducing couplings will not be permitted. When standard fittings of the required size are not manufactured, single bushings of the face type will be permitted.
Where used, face bushings shall be installed with the outer face flush with the face of the fitting opening being reduced. Bushings shall not be used in elbow fittings, in more than one outlet of a tee, in more than two outlets of a cross, or where the reduction in size is less than 1/2 inch.
3.4.7 Pipe Penetrations
Cutting structural members for passage of pipes or for pipe-hanger fastenings will not be permitted. Pipes that must penetrate concrete or masonry walls or concrete floors shall be core-drilled and provided with pipe sleeves. Each sleeve shall be Schedule 40 galvanized steel, ductile iron or cast iron pipe and shall extend through its respective wall or floor and be cut flush with each wall surface. Sleeves shall provide required clearance between the pipe and the sleeve per NFPA 13 . The space between the sleeve and the pipe shall be firmly packed with mineral wool insulation. Where pipes penetrate fire walls, fire partitions, or floors, pipes shall be fire stopped in accordance with Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING. In penetrations that are not fire-rated or not a floor penetration, the space between the sleeve and the pipe shall be sealed at both ends with plastic waterproof cement that will dry to a firm but pliable mass or with a mechanically adjustable segmented elastomer seal.
3.4.8 Escutcheons
Escutcheons shall be provided for pipe penetration of ceilings and walls.
Escutcheons shall be securely fastened to the pipe at surfaces through which piping passes.
3.4.9 Inspector's Test Connection
Unless otherwise indicated, test connection shall consist of 1 inch pipe connected to the remote branch line; a test valve located approximately 7 feet above the floor; a smooth bore brass outlet equivalent to the smallest orifice sprinkler used in the system; and a painted metal identification sign affixed to the valve with the words "Inspector's Test." The discharge orifice shall be located outside the building wall
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3.4.10 Drains
Main drain piping shall be provided to discharge at a safe point outside the building. Auxiliary drains shall be provided as required by NFPA 13 .
3.4.11 Installation of Fire Department Connection
Connection shall be mounted on the exterior wall approximately 3 feet above finished grade. The piping between the connection and the check valve shall be provided with an automatic drip in accordance with NFPA 13 and arranged to drain to the outside.
3.4.12 Identification Signs
Signs shall be affixed to each control valve, inspector test valve, main drain, auxiliary drain, test valve, and similar valves as appropriate or as required by NFPA 13 . Hydraulic design data nameplates shall be permanently affixed to each sprinkler riser as specified in NFPA 13 .
3.5 UNDERGROUND PIPING INSTALLATION
The fire protection water main shall be laid, and joints anchored, in accordance with NFPA 24 . Minimum depth of cover shall be 3 feet. The supply line shall terminate inside the building with a flanged piece, the bottom of which shall be set not less than 6 inches above the finished floor. A blind flange shall be installed temporarily on top of the flanged piece to prevent the entrance of foreign matter into the supply line. A concrete thrust block shall be provided at the elbow where the pipe turns up toward the floor. In addition, joints shall be anchored in accordance with NFPA 24 using pipe clamps and steel rods from the elbow to the flange above the floor and from the elbow to a pipe clamp in the horizontal run of pipe. Buried steel components shall be provided with a corrosion protective coating in accordance with AWWA C203. Piping more than 5 feet outside the building walls shall meet the requirements of Section 33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING.
3.6 ELECTRICAL WORK
Except as modified herein, electric equipment and wiring shall be in accordance with Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Alarm signal wiring connected to the building fire alarm control system shall be in accordance with Section 28 31 76 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM. All wiring for supervisory and alarm circuits shall be #14 AWG solid copper installed in metallic tubing or conduit. Wiring color code shall remain uniform throughout the system.
3.7 PIPE COLOR CODE MARKING
Color code mark piping as specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND
COATINGS.
3.8 PRELIMINARY TESTS
The system, including the underground water mains, and the aboveground piping and system components, shall be tested to assure that equipment and components function as intended. Submit proposed procedures for
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Preliminary Tests, no later than 14 days prior to the proposed start of the tests and proposed date and time to begin the preliminary tests. The underground and aboveground interior piping systems and attached appurtenances subjected to system working pressure shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 . Upon completion of specified tests, submit 3 copies of the completed Preliminary Test Report, no later than 7 days after the completion of the Tests. The Report shall include both the Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping and the Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping. All items in the Preliminary Tests Report shall be signed by the Fire Protection Specialist.
3.8.1 Underground Piping
3.8.1.1 Flushing
Underground piping shall be flushed in accordance with NFPA 24 . This includes the requirement to flush the lead-in connection to the fire protection system at a flow rate not less that the calculated maximum water demand rate of the system.
3.8.1.2 Hydrostatic Testing
New underground piping shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 24 . The allowable leakage shall be measured at the specified test pressure by pumping from a calibrated container. The amount of leakage at the joints shall not exceed 2 quarts per hour per 100 gaskets or joints, regardless of pipe diameter.
3.8.2 Aboveground Piping
3.8.2.1 Hydrostatic Testing
Aboveground piping shall be hydrostatically tested in accordance with NFPA 13 at not less than 200 psi or 50 psi in excess of maximum system operating pressure and shall maintain that pressure without loss for 2 hours. There shall be no drop in gauge pressure or visible leakage when the system is subjected to the hydrostatic test. The test pressure shall be read from a gauge located at the low elevation point of the system or portion being tested.
3.8.2.2 Backflow Prevention Assembly Forward Flow Test
Each backflow prevention assembly shall be tested at system flow demand, including all applicable hose streams, as specified in NFPA 13 . Provide all equipment and instruments necessary to conduct a complete forward flow test, including 2.5 inch diameter hoses, playpipe nozzles, calibrated pressure gauges, pitot tube gauge, plus all necessary supports to safely secure hoses and nozzles during the test. At the system demand flow, the pressure readings and pressure drop (friction) across the assembly shall be recorded. Provide a metal placard on the backflow prevention assembly that lists the pressure readings both upstream and downstream of the assembly, total pressure drop, and the system test flow rate. The pressure drop shall be compared to the manufacturer's data.
3.8.3 Testing of Alarm Devices
Each alarm switch shall be tested by flowing water through the inspector's test connection. Each water-operated alarm devices shall be tested to
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3.8.4 Main Drain Flow Test
Following flushing of the underground piping, a main drain test shall be made to verify the adequacy of the water supply. Static and residual pressures shall be recorded on the certificate specified in paragraph SUBMITTALS. In addition, a main drain test shall be conducted each time after a main control valve is shut and opened.
3.9 FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST
Begin the Final Acceptance Test only when the Preliminary Test Report has been approved. Submit proposed procedures for Final Acceptance Test, no later than 14 days prior to the proposed start of the tests, and proposed date and time to begin the Test, submitted with the procedures.
Notification shall be provided at least 14 days prior to the proposed start of the test. Notification shall include a copy of the Contractor's Material & Test Certificates. The Fire Protection Specialist shall conduct the Final Acceptance Test and shall provide a complete demonstration of the operation of the system. This shall include operation of control valves and flowing of inspector's test connections to verify operation of associated waterflow alarm switches. After operation of control valves has been completed, the main drain test shall be repeated to assure that control valves are in the open position. Submit as-built shop drawings, at least 14 days after completion of the Final Tests, updated to reflect as-built conditions after all related work is completed. Drawings shall be on reproducible full-size mylar film. In addition, the representative shall have available copies of as-built drawings and certificates of tests previously conducted. The installation shall not be considered accepted until identified discrepancies have been corrected and test documentation is properly completed and received.
Submit 3 copies of the completed Final Acceptance Test Report no later than 7 days after the completion of the Final Acceptance Tests. All items in the Final Acceptance Report shall be signed by the Fire Protection Specialist.as specified.
3.10 ONSITE TRAINING
The Fire Protection Specialist shall conduct a training course for operating and maintenance personnel as designated by the Contracting Officer. Submit proposed schedule, at least 14 days prior to the start of related training. Training shall be provided for a period of 4 hours of normal working time and shall start after the system is functionally complete and after the Final Acceptance Test. Submit 6 Operating and Maintenance Manuals listing step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance, at least 14 days prior to field training. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, list of parts and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization (including address and telephone number) for each item of equipment.
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