25-388 CBI HVAC and Lighting Upgrade 220553 - 1 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

SECTION 220553

IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Nameplates.

B. Tags.

C. Pipe markers.

D. Ceiling tacks.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 099123 - Interior Painting: Identification painting.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASME A13.1 - Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems; 2023.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 013000 - Administrative Requirements for submittal procedures.

B. Schedules:

1. Submit plumbing component identification schedule listing equipment, piping, and valves.

2. Detail proposed component identification data in terms of of wording, symbols, letter size, and color coding to be applied to corresponding product.

3. Valve Data Format: Include id-number, location, function, and model number.

C. Product Data: Provide manufacturers catalog literature for each product required.

D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures, and installation.

E. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of tagged valves.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 PLUMBING COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION GUIDELINE

A. Pipe Markers: 3/4 inch diameter and higher.

2.02 NAMEPLATES

A. Manufacturers:

1. Brimar Industries, Inc: www.pipemarker.com/#sle.

2. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co: www.kolbipipemarkers.com/#sle.

3. Seton Identification Products: www.seton.com/#sle.

4. Substitutions: See Section 016000 - Product Requirements.

B. Description: Laminated piece with up to three lines of text.

1. Letter Color: White.

2. Letter Height: 1/4 inch.

3. Background Color: Black.

2.03 TAGS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Advanced Graphic Engraving: www.advancedgraphicengraving.com/#sle.

2. Brady Corporation: www.bradycorp.com/#sle.

3. Brimar Industries, Inc: www.pipemarker.com/#sle.

4. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co: www.kolbipipemarkers.com/#sle.

5. Seton Identification Products: www.seton.com/#sle.

B. Flexible: Vinyl with engraved black letters on light contrasting background color with up to three lines of text. Minimum tag size 1-1/2 inch in diameter.

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C. Metal: Brass, 19 gauge 1-1/2 inch in diameter with smooth edges, blank, smooth edges, and corrosion-resistant ball chain. Up to three lines of text.

D. Valve Tag Chart: Typewritten 12-point letter size list in anodized aluminum frame.

2.04 PIPE MARKERS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Brady Corporation: www.bradycorp.com/#sle.

2. Brimar Industries, Inc: www.pipemarker.com/#sle.

3. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co: www.kolbipipemarkers.com/#sle.

4. Seton Identification Products: www.seton.com/#sle.

5. Substitutions: See Section 016000 - Product Requirements.

B. Comply with ASME A13.1.

C. Flexible Marker: Factory fabricated, semi-rigid, preformed to fit around pipe or pipe covering;

minimum information indicating flow direction arrow and identification of fluid conveyed.

D. Flexible Tape Marker: Flexible, vinyl film tape with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing and printed markings.

E. Underground Flexible Marker: Bright-colored continuously printed ribbon tape, minimum 6 inches wide by 4 mil, 0.004 inch thick, manufactured for direct burial service.

F. Identification Scheme, ASME A13.1:

1. Primary: External Pipe Diameter, Uninsulated or Insulated.

2. Secondary: Color scheme per fluid service.

a. Water; Potable, Cooling, Boiler Feed, and Other: White text on green background.

2.05 CEILING TACKS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Craftmark: www.craftmarkid.com/#sle.

2. Substitutions: See Section 016000 - Product Requirements.

B. Description: Steel with 3/4 inch diameter color coded head.

C. Color code as follows:

1. Plumbing Equipment: Yellow.

2. Plumbing Valves: Green.

3. Heating/Cooling Valves: Blue.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive identification products.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Install flexible nameplates with corrosive-resistant mechanical fasteners, or adhesive. Apply with sufficient adhesive to ensure permanent adhesion and seal with clear lacquer.

B. Install tags in clear view and align with axis of piping C. Install plastic pipe markers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

D. Install plastic tape pipe marker around pipe in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

E. Install underground plastic pipe markers 6 to 8 inches below finished grade, directly above buried pipe.

F. Locate ceiling tacks to locate valves or dampers above lay-in panel ceilings. Locate in corner of panel closest to equipment.

END OF SECTION

220553 - Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment