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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 211100 – FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.2 SUMMARY

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

1.8 COORDINATION WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

2.3 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

2.4 MANUFACTURERS

2.5 GENERAL DUTY VALVES

2.6 PRESSURE SWITCHES

2.7 PRESSURE GAGES

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.2 EXAMINATION

3.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS, GENERAL

3.4 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS

3.5 VALVE APPLICATIONS

3.6 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

3.7 WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTION

3.8 PIPING INSTALLATION

3.9 VALVE INSTALLATION

3.10 CONNECTIONS

3.11 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION

3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

BETHANY MIDDLE SCHOOL JUNE 6, 2025

FIRE PUMP REPLACEMENT VAN ZELM #2024090.00

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SECTION 211100 - FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following fire-suppression piping inside the building:

1. Wet-pipe sprinkler systems.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and that is connected to water supply. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys frangible device. Hose connections are included.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Standard Piping System Component Working Pressure: Listed for at least 175 psig.

B. Fire-suppression sprinkler system design shall be approved by the schools insurance carrier as well as the authorities having jurisdiction.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Piping materials, including sprinkler specialty fittings.

2. Pipe hangers and supports, including seismic restraints.

3. Valves, including listed fire-protection valves, unlisted general-duty valves, and specialty valve gauges and trim, and backflow preventer devices.

4. Mechanical pipe joint fittings.

5. Pipe and valve identification.

B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring, piping, sprinkler layout, equipment layout, sleeves and sleeve locations.

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C. Approved Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13 have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations. Calculations shall be based on the schools central pump(s) performance sequencing.

1. Sprinkler Contractor shall submit three (3) copies of sprinkler shop drawings and hydraulic calculations to the local authority having jurisdiction.

D. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in FM Global requirements, NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping".

E. Welding certificates.

F. Field quality-control test reports.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data: For sprinkler specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire-suppression systems and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and field test reports by a professional engineer (P.E) licensed in the State of Connecticut with experience being a minimum of five years previous, and similar size and scope of this project.

B. Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.

C. NFPA Standards: Fire-suppression-system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."

2. Materials and Components shall be UL listed and compliant with current Factory Mutual

Global standards.

1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

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1.8 COORDINATION WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT

A. The sprinkler contractor shall coordinate with the Local Fire Department prior to designing the project to review the concepts documented by the consultant and to further elaborate on any special project considerations. A set of construction drawings shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to any installation work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection:

1. Manufacturers: All new fire protection equipment, sprinklers and devices being utilized on this project shall be UL listed, FM approved and based on NFPA 13 design standards.

Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. Manufacturers must be ISO certified.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Threaded-End, Standard-Weight Schedule 40 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Grade B, Type E or S, with factory-formed threaded ends for piping 2” and less.

1. Cast-Iron Threaded Flanges: ASME B16.1.

2. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3.

3. Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4.

4. Steel Threaded Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M or

ASTM A 106, Schedule 40, seamless steel pipe. Include ends matching joining method.

5. Steel Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865.

a. Manufacturers:

1) Anvil International, Inc.

2) Victaulic Co. of America.

3) Ward Manufacturing.

B. Grooved-End, Standard-Weight Schedule 40 Steel Pipe Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, with factory-grooved ends.

1. Grooved-Joint Piping Systems:

a. Manufacturers:

1) Anvil International, Inc.

2) Central Sprinkler Corp.

3) Southwestern Pipe, Inc.

4) Victaulic Co. of America.

5) Ward Manufacturing.

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b. Grooved-End Fittings: UL-listed, ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching steel-pipe OD.

c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: UL 213 and AWWA C606, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated; gasketed fitting matching steel-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching steel-pipe and fitting grooves, prelubricated rubber gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.

2.3 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

A. Assembly shall be copper alloy, ferrous, and insulating materials with ends matching piping system.

B. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated companion-flange assembly, for 175-psig minimum working-pressure rating as required for piping system.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Capitol Manufacturing Co.

b. Central Plastics Company.

c. Epco Sales, Inc.

d. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.

C. Dielectric Flange Insulation Kits: Components for field assembly shall include CR or phenolic gasket, PE or phenolic bolt sleeves, phenolic washers, and steel backing washers.

1- Manufacturers:

a. Advance Products and Systems, Inc.

b. Calpico, Inc.

c. Central Plastics Company.

d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.

D. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized steel with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining and threaded ends and 175-psigworking-pressure rating at 225 deg F.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Calpico, Inc.

b. Lochinvar Corp.

E. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining, with combination of plain, threaded, or grooved ends and 175-psig working-pressure rating at 225 deg F.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Perfection Corporation.

b. Precision Plumbing Products, Inc.

c. Victaulic Co. of America.

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2.4 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide fire protection system products from one of the following:

1. Gate Valves

a. Fairbanks

b. Jenkins

c. Kennedy Valve, Div. of ITT Grinnell Valve Co., Inc.

d. Stockham

e. Viking Corp.

2. Swing Check Valves

a. Fairbanks

b. Jenkins

c. Kennedy Valve, Div. of ITT Grinnell Valve Co., Inc.

d. Stockham

e. Viking Corp.

3. Grooved Mechanical Couplings

a. Grinnell Corp.

b. Victaulic Co. of America

B. Automatic Drain Valves: UL 1726, NPS 3/4, ball-check device with threaded ends.

1. Manufacturers:

a. AFAC Inc.

b. Grinnell Fire Protection.

2.5 GENERAL DUTY VALVES

A. Gate Valves - 2 Inch and Smaller: body and bonnet of cast bronze, 175 pound cold water working pressure - non-shock, threaded ends, solid wedge, outside screw and yoke, rising stem, screw-in bonnet, and malleable iron handwheel. Valves shall be capable of being repacked under pressure, with valve wide open.

B. Gate Valves - 2-1/2 Inch and Larger: iron body; bronze mounted, 175 pound cold water working pressure - non-shock. Valves shall have solid taper wedge; outside screw and yoke, rising stem; flanged bonnet, with body and bonnet conforming to ASTM A 126 Class B;

replaceable bronze wedge facing rings; flanged ends; and a packing assembly consisting of a cast iron gland flange, brass gland, packing, bonnet, and bronze bonnet bushing. Valves shall be capable of being repacked under pressure, with valve wide open.

C. Butterfly Valves: Class 300, ductile iron body and disk conforming to ASTM A-536, EPDM coated disk, hand wheel for slow acting applications, lever for quick acting applications.

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D. Swing Check Valves: MSS SP-71; Class 175, cast iron body and bolted cap conforming to ASTM A 126, Class B; horizontal swing, with a bronze disc or cast iron disc with bronze disc ring, and flanged ends. Valve shall be capable of being refitted while the valve remains in the line.

2.6 PRESSURE SWITCHES

A. Pressure Switch: UL 753, electrical-supervision-type, water-flow switch with retard feature.

Include single-pole, double-throw, normally closed contacts and design that operates on rising pressure and signals water flow.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Grinnell Fire Protection.

b. Potter Electric Signal Company.

c. System Sensor.

d. Viking Corp.

B. Valve Supervisory Switch: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled valve is in other than fully open position.

1. Manufacturers:

a. Potter Electric Signal Company.

b. System Sensor.

2.7 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Manufacturers:

1. AGF Manufacturing Co.

2. AMETEK, Inc.; U.S. Gauge.

3. Dresser Equipment Group; Instrument Div.

B. Description: UL 393, 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch- diameter, dial pressure gage with range of 0 to 250 psig minimum.

1. Water System Piping: Include caption "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.

2. Air System Piping: Include retard feature and caption "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 13, and NFPA 291. Use results for system design calculations required in Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article.

B. Report test results promptly and in writing.

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3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine roughing-in for hose connections and stations to verify actual locations of piping connections before installation.

B. Examine walls and partitions for suitable thicknesses, fire- and smoke-rated construction, framing for hose-station cabinets, and other conditions where hose connections and stations are to be installed.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS, GENERAL

A. Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated.

B. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.

C. Flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings with finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating may be used in aboveground applications, unless otherwise indicated.

3.4 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Standard-Pressure, Wet-Pipe Fire Protection System, 175-psig Maximum Working Pressure:

1. For all pipe sizes: Sch. 40, threaded-end, black, standard-weight steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.

2. .

3.5 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply:

1. Listed Fire-Protection Valves: UL listed and FM Global approved for applications where required by NFPA 13.

a. Shutoff Duty: Use ball, butterfly, or gate valves.

2. Unlisted General-Duty Valves: For applications where UL-listed and FM Global approved valves are not required by NFPA 13.

a. Shutoff Duty: Use ball, butterfly, or gate valves.

b. Throttling Duty: Use ball or globe valves.

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3.6 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Division 23 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping joint construction.

B. Threaded Joints: Comply with NFPA 13 for pipe thickness and threads. Do not thread pipe smaller than NPS 8 with wall thickness less than Schedule 40 unless approved by authorities having jurisdiction and threads are checked by a ring gage and comply with ASME B1.20.1.

C. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with listed coupling and gasket, lubricant, and bolts.

1. Steel Pipe: Roll-groove piping as indicated. Use grooved-end fittings and rigid, grooved-end-pipe couplings, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Dissimilar-Metal Piping Joints: Construct joints using dielectric fittings compatible with both piping materials.

1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Use dielectric unions, couplings, or nipples.

2. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Use dielectric flanges.

3. NPS 5 and Larger: Use dielectric flange insulation kits.

3.7 WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Connect fire-suppression piping to existing service from existing storage tank

3.8 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 21 Section "Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods" for basic piping installation.

B. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.

1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating from approved working plans.

C. Use approved fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes.

D. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller. Unions are not required on flanged devices or in piping installations using grooved joints.

E. Install flanges or flange adapters on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger connections.

F. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 and with soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.

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3.9 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Install listed fire-protection valves, unlisted general-duty valves, specialty valves and trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 13, FM Global, and authorities having jurisdiction.

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

3.10 CONNECTIONS

A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

C. Connect piping to specialty valves, hose valves, specialties, and accessories.

D. Electrical Connections: Power wiring is specified in Division 26.

E. Connect alarm devices to fire alarm.

F. Ground equipment according to Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding."

G. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section "Conductors and Cables."

H. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

I. Install test connections sized and located in accordance with NFPA 13 and Owner’s insurance carrier for approved location, completed with shutoff valve. Test connections may also serve as drain pipes.

3.11 LABELING AND IDENTIFICATION

A. Labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in NFPA 13.

3.12 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Use test procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described below.

B. Piping Tests: Conduct piping tests before joints are covered and after concrete thrust blocks have hardened sufficiently. Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing and apply test pressure to stabilize system. Use only potable water.

C. Hydrostatic Tests: Test at not less than 200 psig for two hours.

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D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

END OF SECTION

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