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This solicitation is for remodeling a pharmacy to meet USP 800 requirements at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, tools and equipment to remodel the current pharmacy compounding area and build out a new segregated compounding area as a backup. The procurement is set aside 100% for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Offerors must be verified as an SDVOSB in Vendor Information Pages. The magnitude of construction is estimated between $1 million to $5 million. The NAICS code is 236220 for commercial building construction and the size standard is $39.5 million. Work will be performed in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Renovate Pharmacy for USP 800 09-01-19 VAMC New Orleans, LA
SECTION 22 07 11
PLUMBING INSULATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
| A. | Field applied insulation for thermal efficiency and condensation control for the following: |
| 1. | Plumbing piping. |
| 2. | Re-insulation of plumbing piping and equipment after replacement of any part of existing insulation system (insulation, vapor retarder jacket, protective coverings/jacket) damaged during construction. |
| B. | Definitions: |
| 1. | ASJ: All Service Jacket, Kraft paper, white finish facing or jacket. |
| 2. | Air conditioned space: Space having air temperature and/or humidity controlled by mechanical equipment. |
| 3. | All insulation systems installed within mechanical equipment rooms shall be noncombustible or shall be listed and labeled as having a flame spread indexes of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed index of not more than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Note: ICC IMC, Section 602.2.1. |
| 4. | Cold: Piping handling media at design temperature of 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) or below. |
| 5. | Concealed: Piping above ceilings and in chases and pipe spaces. |
| 6. | Exposed: Piping and equipment exposed to view in finished areas including mechanical equipment rooms or exposed to outdoor weather. Shafts, chases, unfinished attics, crawl spaces and pipe basements are not considered finished areas. |
| 7. | FSK: FoilscrimKraft facing. |
| 8. | Hot: Plumbing piping handling media above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F). |
| 9. | Density: kg/m3 - kilograms per cubic meter (Pcf - pounds per cubic foot). |
| 10. | Thermal conductance: Heat flow rate through materials. |
| a. | Flat surface: Watts per square meter (BTU per hour per square foot). |
| b. | Pipe or Cylinder: Watts per linear meter (BTU per hour per linear foot) for a given outside diameter. |
| 11. | Thermal Conductivity (k): Watts per meter, per degree K (BTU - inch thickness, per hour, per square foot, per degree F temperature difference). |
| 12. | Vapor Retarder (Vapor Barrier): A material which retards the transmission (migration) of water vapor. Performance of the vapor retarder is rated in terms of permeance (perms). For the purpose of this specification, vapor retarders/vapor barriers shall have a maximum published permeance of .02 perms. |
| 13. | HWR: Hot water recirculating. |
| 14. | CW: Cold water. |
| 15. | CWR: Cold water recirculating. |
| 16. | HW: Hot water. |
| 17. | PVDC: Polyvinylidene chloride vapor retarder jacketing, white. |
1.2 RELATED WORK
| A. | Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. |
| B. | Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. |
| C. | Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Mineral fiber and bond breaker behind sealant. |
| D. | Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING: General mechanical requirements and items, which are common to more than one section of Division 22. |
| E. | Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING: Hot and cold water piping. |
1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
| A. | The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by basic designation only. |
| B. | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM): |
| B209-2014 | Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate |
| C411-2019 | Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation |
| C449-2007(R2019) | Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Hydraulic-Setting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement |
| C450-2018 | Standard Practice for Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, and Vessel Lagging |
| C534/C534M-2019 | Standard Specification for Preformed Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation in Sheet and Tubular Form |
| C547-2017 | Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation |
| C5522017e1 | Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation |
| C612-2014 | Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation |
| C680-2014 | Standard Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs |
| C1136-2017a | Standard Specification for Flexible, Low Permeance Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation |
| C1710-2016 | Standard Guide for Installation of Flexible Closed Cell Preformed Insulation in Tube and Sheet Form |
| E84-2019b | Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| E2231-2018 | Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Pipe and Duct Insulation to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics |
| C. | Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.): |
| L-P-535E(4)-2012 | Plastic Sheet (Sheeting): Plastic Strip; Poly (Vinyl Chloride) and Poly (Vinyl Chloride - Vinyl Acetate), Rigid |
| D. | International Code Council, (ICC): |
| IMC-2018 | International Mechanical Code |
| E. | Military Specifications (Mil. Spec.): |
| MIL-A-24179A(1)-1980 | Adhesive, Flexible Unicellular-Plastic Thermal Insulation |
| MIL-A-3316C(2)-1990 | Adhesives, Fire-Resistant, Thermal Insulation |
| MIL-PRF-19565C(1)-1988 | Coating Compounds, Thermal Insulation, Fire, and Water-Resistant, Vapor-Barrier |
| F. | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): |
| 90A-2018 | Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems |
| G. | Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): |
| 723-2018 | Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials |
| 1887-2004(R2017) | Standard for Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics |
| H. | 3E Plus® version 4.1 Insulation Thickness Computer Program: Available from NAIMA with free download; https://insulationinstitute.org/tools-resources/ |
1.4 SUBMITTALS
| A. | Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. |
| B. | Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked “SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION”, with applicable paragraph identification. |
| C. | Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity. |
| D. | Shop Drawings: |
| 1. | All information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance with drawings and specifications and ASTM Designation, Federal and Military specifications. |
| a. | Insulation materials: Specify each type used and state surface burning characteristics. |
| b. | Insulation facings and jackets: Each type used and state surface burning characteristics. |
| c. | Insulation accessory materials: Each type used. |
| d. | Manufacturer's installation and fitting fabrication instructions for flexible unicellular insulation shall follow the guidelines in accordance with ASTM C1710. |
| e. | Make reference to applicable specification paragraph numbers for coordination. |
| f. | All insulation fittings (exception flexible unicellular insulation) shall be fabricated in accordance with ASTM C450 and the referenced Adjunct to ASTM C450. |
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
| A. | Refer to article QUALITY ASSURANCE, in Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING. |
| B. | Criteria: |
| 1. | Comply with NFPA 90A, particularly paragraphs 4.3.3.1 through 4.3.3.6, 4.3.11.2.6, parts of which are quoted as follows: |
4.3.3.1 Pipe and duct insulation and coverings, duct linings, vapor retarder facings, adhesives, fasteners, tapes, and supplementary materials added to air ducts, plenums, panels and duct silencers used in duct systems shall have, in the form in which they are used, a maximum flame spread index of 25 without evidence of continued progressive combustion and a maximum smoke developed index of 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84 and appropriate mounting practice, e.g. ASTM E2231.
4.3.3.3 Coverings and linings for air ducts, pipes, plenums and panels including all pipe and duct insulation materials shall not flame, glow, smolder, or smoke when tested in accordance with a similar test for pipe covering, ASTM C411, Standard Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation, at the temperature to which they are exposed in service. In no case shall the test temperature be below 121 degrees C (250 degrees F).
4.3.11.2.6.3 Nonferrous fire sprinkler piping shall be listed as having a maximum peak optical density of 0.5 or less, an average optical density of 0.15 or less, and a maximum flame spread distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) or less when tested in accordance with UL 1887, Standard for Safety Fire Test of Plastic Sprinkler Pipe for Visible Flame and Smoke Characteristics.
4.3.11.2.6.8 Smoke detectors shall not be required to meet the provisions of Section 4.3.
| 2. | Test methods: ASTM E84, UL 723, and ASTM E2231. |
| 3. | Specified k factors are at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F) mean temperature unless stated otherwise. Where optional thermal insulation material is used, select thickness to provide thermal conductance no greater than that for the specified material. For pipe, use insulation manufacturer's published heat flow tables. For domestic hot water supply and return, run out insulation and condensation control insulation, no thickness adjustment need be made. |
| 4. | All materials shall be compatible and suitable for service temperature, and shall not contribute to corrosion or otherwise attack surface to which applied in either the wet or dry state. |
| C. | Every package or standard container of insulation or accessories delivered to the job site for use shall have a manufacturer's stamp or label giving the name of the manufacturer, description of the material, and the production date or code. |
| D. | Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov. |
1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION
| A. | Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions. |
| B. | Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on compact disc or DVD inserted into a three ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices such as damper and door closure interlocks shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the As-Built documentation. |
| C. | The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them in Auto-CAD version 2016 provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement. |
| D. | Certification documentation shall be provided prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certification that all results of tests were within limits specified. |
1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIAL
A. Store materials in clean and dry environment, pipe insulation jackets shall be clean and unmarred. Place adhesives in original containers. Maintain ambient temperatures and conditions as required by printed instructions of manufacturers of adhesives, mastics and finishing cements.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MINERAL FIBER
A. ASTM C547 (Pipe Fitting Insulation and Preformed Pipe Insulation), Class 1, k = 0.037 (0.26) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), for use at temperatures up to 230 degrees C (446 degrees F) with an all service vapor retarder jacket (ASJ) and with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) premolded fitting covering.
2.2 MINERAL WOOL OR REFRACTORY FIBER
A. Comply with Standard ASTM C612, Class 3, 450 degrees C (842 degrees F).
2.3 CELLULAR GLASS CLOSED-CELL
| A. | Comply with Standard ASTM C552, density 120 kg/m3 (7.5 pcf) nominal, k = 0.033 (0.29) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F). |
| B. | Pipe insulation for use at process temperatures below ambient air to 482 degrees C (900 degrees F) with or without all service vapor retarder jacket (ASJ). |
| C. | Pipe insulation for use at process temperatures for pipe and tube below ambient air temperatures or where condensation control is necessary are to be installed with a vapor retarder/barrier system of with or without all service vapor retarder sealed jacket (ASJ) system. Without ASJ shall require all longitudinal and circumferential joints to be vapor sealed with vapor barrier mastic. |
| D. | Cellular glass thermal insulation intended for use on surfaces operating at temperatures between −268 and 482 degrees C (−450 and 900 degrees F). It is possible that special fabrication or techniques for pipe insulation, or both, shall be required for application in the temperature range from 121 to 427 degrees C (250 to 800 degrees F). |
2.4 FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR THERMAL
A. ASTM C534/C534M, k = 0.039 (0.27) at 24 degrees C (75 degrees F), flame spread not over 25, smoke developed not over 50, for temperatures from minus 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) to 93 degrees C (199 degrees F). Under high humidity exposures for condensation control an external vapor retarder/barrier jacket is required. Consult ASTM C1710.
2.5 INSULATION FACINGS AND JACKETS
| A. | Vapor Retarder, higher strength with low water permeance = 0.02 or less perm rating, Beach puncture 50 units for insulation facing on pipe insulation jackets. Facings and jackets shall be ASJ or PVDC Vapor Retarder jacketing. |
| B. | ASJ shall be white finish (kraft paper) bonded to 0.025 mm (1 mil) thick aluminum foil, fiberglass reinforced, with pressure sensitive adhesive closure. Comply with ASTM C1136. Beach puncture is 50 units, suitable for painting without sizing. Jackets shall have minimum 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) lap on longitudinal joints and minimum 75 mm (3 inch) butt strip on end joints. Butt strip material shall be same as the jacket. Lap and butt strips shall be self-sealing type with factory-applied pressure sensitive adhesive. |
| C. | Except for flexible elastomeric cellular thermal insulation (not for high humidity exposures), field applied vapor barrier jackets shall be provided, in addition to the specified facings and jackets, on all exterior piping as well as on interior piping exposed to outdoor air (i.e.; in ventilated attics, piping in ventilated (not air conditioned) spaces, etc.) in high humidity locations conveying fluids below ambient temperature. The vapor barrier jacket shall consist of a multi-layer laminated cladding with a maximum water vapor permeance of 0.001 perms. The minimum puncture resistance shall be 35 cm-kg (30 inch-pounds) for interior locations and 92 cm-kg (80 inch-pounds) for exterior or exposed locations or where the insulation is subject to damage. |
| D. | Except for cellular glass thermal insulation, when all longitudinal and circumferential joints are vapor sealed with a vapor barrier mastic or caulking, vapor barrier jackets may not be provided. For aesthetic and physical abuse applications, exterior jacketing is recommended. Otherwise field applied vapor barrier jackets shall be provided, in addition to the applicable specified facings and jackets, on all exterior piping as well as on interior piping exposed to outdoor air (i.e.; in ventilated attics, piping in ventilated (not air conditioned) spaces, etc.) in high humidity locations conveying fluids below ambient temperature. The vapor barrier jacket shall consist of a multi-layer laminated cladding with a maximum water vapor permeance of 0.001 perms. The minimum puncture resistance shall be 35 cm-kg (30 inch-pounds) for interior locations and 92 cm-kg (80 inch-pounds) for exterior or exposed locations or where the insulation is subject to damage. |
| E. | Pipe fitting insulation covering (jackets): Fitting covering shall be premolded to match shape of fitting and shall be PVC conforming to Fed. Spec L-P-535E, composition A, Type II Grade GU, and Type III, minimum thickness 0.7 mm (0.03 inches). Provide color matching vapor retarder pressure sensitive tape. Staples, tacks, or any other attachment that penetrates the PVC covering is not allowed on any form of a vapor barrier system in below ambient process temperature applications. |
| F. | Aluminum Jacket-Piping systems and circular breeching and stacks: ASTM B209, 3003 alloy, H-14 temper, 0.6 mm (0.023 inch) minimum thickness with locking longitudinal joints. Jackets for elbows, tees and other fittings shall be factory-fabricated or with cut aluminum gores to match shape of fitting and of 0.6 mm (0.024 inch) minimum thickness aluminum. Aluminum fittings shall be of same construction with an internal moisture barrier as straight run jackets but need not be of the same alloy. Factory-fabricated stainless steel bands with wing seals shall be installed on all circumferential joints. Bands shall be 15 mm (0.5 inch) wide on 450 mm (18 inch) centers. System shall be weatherproof if utilized for outside service. |
| G. | Aluminum jacket-Rectangular breeching: ASTM B209, 3003 alloy, H-14 temper, 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) thick with 32 mm (1-1/4 inch) corrugations or 0.8 mm (0.032 inches) thick with no corrugations. System shall be weatherproof if used for outside service. |
2.6 PIPE COVERING PROTECTION SADDLES
| A. | Cold pipe support: Premolded pipe insulation 180 degrees (half-shells) on bottom half of pipe at supports. Material shall be cellular glass or high density Polyisocyanurate insulation of the same thickness as adjacent insulation. Density of Polyisocyanurate insulation shall be a minimum of 48 kg/m3 (3.0 pcf). |
| Nominal Pipe Size and Accessories Material (Insert Blocks) |
| Nominal Pipe Size mm (inches) |
| Insert Blocks mm (inches) |
| Up through 125 (5) |
| 150 (6) long |
| 150 (6) |
| 150 (6) long |
| 200 (8), 250 (10), 300 (12) |
| 225 (9) long |
| 350 (14), 400 (16) |
| 300 (12) long |
| 450 through 600 (18 through 24) |
| 350 (14) long |
B. Warm or hot pipe supports: Premolded pipe insulation (180 degree half-shells) on bottom half of pipe at supports. Material shall be high density Polyisocyanurate (for temperatures up to 149 degrees C (300 degrees F)), cellular glass. Insulation at supports shall have same thickness as adjacent insulation. Density of Polyisocyanurate insulation shall be a minimum of 48 kg/m3 (3.0 pcf).
2.7 ADHESIVE, MASTIC, CEMENT
| A. | Mil. Spec. MIL-A-3316C, Class 1: Jacket and lap adhesive and protective finish coating for insulation. |
| B. | Mil. Spec. MIL-A-3316C, Class 2: Adhesive for laps and for adhering insulation to metal surfaces. |
| C. | Mil. Spec. MIL-A-24179A, Type II Class 1: Adhesive for installing flexible unicellular insulation and for laps and general use. |
| D. | Mil. Spec. MIL-PRF-19565C, Type I or Type II: Vapor barrier compound for indoor use. |
| E. | ASTM C449: Mineral fiber hydraulic-setting thermal insulating and finishing cement. |
| F. | Other: Insulation manufacturers' published recommendations. |
2.8 MECHANICAL FASTENERS
| A. | Pins, anchors: Welded pins, or metal or nylon anchors with galvanized steel or fiber washer, or clips. Pin diameter shall be as recommended by the insulation manufacturer. |
| B. | Staples: Outward clinching galvanized steel. Staples are not allowed for below ambient vapor barrier applications. |
| C. | Wire: 1.3 mm thick (18 gage) soft annealed galvanized or 1.9 mm (14 gage) copper clad steel or nickel copper alloy or stainless steel. |
| D. | Bands: 13 mm (1/2 inch) nominal width, brass, galvanized steel, aluminum or stainless steel. |
| E. | Tacks, rivets, screws or any other attachment device capable of penetrating the vapor retarder shall NOT be used to attach/close the any type of vapor retarder jacketing. Thumb tacks sometimes used on PVC jacketing and preformed fitting covers closures are not allowed for below ambient vapor barrier applications. |
2.9 REINFORCEMENT AND FINISHES
| A. | Tape for Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Insulation: As recommended by the insulation manufacturer. |
| B. | Hexagonal wire netting: 25 mm (one inch) mesh, 0.85 mm thick (22 gage) galvanized steel. |
| C. | Corner beads: 50 mm (2 inch) by 50 mm (2 inch), 0.55 mm thick (26 gage) galvanized steel; or, 25 mm (1 inch) by 25 mm (1 inch), 0.47 mm thick (28 gage) aluminum angle adhered to 50 mm (2 inch) by 50 mm (2 inch) Kraft paper. |
| D. | PVC fitting cover: Fed. Spec L-P-535E, Composition A, 1186 Type II, Grade GU, with Form B Mineral Fiber insert, for media temperature 10 to 121 degrees C (50 to 250 degrees F). Below 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) and above 121 degrees C (250 degrees F) provide mitered pipe insulation of the same type as insulating straight pipe. Provide double layer insert. Provide vapor barrier pressure sensitive tape matching the color of the PVC jacket. |
2.10 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL
A. Other than pipe insulation, refer to Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
2.11 FLAME AND SMOKE
A. Unless shown otherwise all assembled systems shall meet flame spread 25 and smoke developed 50 rating as developed under ASTM and UL standards and specifications. See paragraph "Quality Assurance".
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
| A. | Required pressure tests of piping joints and connections shall be completed and the work approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for application of insulation. Surface shall be clean and dry with all foreign materials, such as dirt, oil, loose scale and rust removed. |
| B. | Except for specific exceptions or as noted, insulate all specified piping (pipe, fittings, valves, accessories). Insulate each pipe individually. Do not use scrap pieces of insulation where a full length section will fit. |
| C. | Insulation materials shall be installed with smooth and even surfaces, with jackets and facings drawn tight and smoothly cemented down and sealed at all laps. Insulation shall be continuous through all sleeves and openings, except at fire dampers and duct heaters (NFPA 90A). |
| D. | Vapor retarders shall be continuous and uninterrupted throughout systems with operating temperature 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) and below. Lap and seal vapor barrier over ends and exposed edges of insulation. Anchors, supports and other metal projections through insulation on cold surfaces shall be insulated and vapor sealed for a minimum length of 150 mm (6 inches). |
| E. | Install vapor stops with operating temperature 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) and below at all insulation terminations on either side of valves and fittings and particularly in straight lengths every 4.6 to 6.1 meters (approx. 15 to 20 feet) of pipe insulation. The annular space between the pipe and pipe insulation of approx. 25 mm (1 inch) in length at every vapor stop shall be sealed with appropriate vapor barrier sealant. Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible. |
| F. | Insulation on hot piping shall be terminated square at items not to be insulated, access openings and nameplates. Cover all exposed raw insulation with white sealer coating (caution about coating’s maximum temperature limit) or jacket material. |
| G. | Plumbing work not to be insulated unless otherwise noted: |
| 1. | Piping and valves of fire protection system. |
| 2. | Chromium plated brass piping. |
| 3. | Water piping in contact with earth. |
| H. | Apply insulation materials subject to the manufacturer's recommended temperature limits. Apply adhesives, mastic and coatings at the manufacturer's recommended minimum wet or dry film thickness. Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible. |
| I. | Elbows, flanges and other fittings shall be insulated with the same material as is used on the pipe straights. Use of polyurethane or polyisocyanurate spray-foam to fill a PVC elbow jacket is prohibited on cold applications. |
| J. | Firestop Pipe insulation: |
| 1. | Provide firestopping insulation at fire and smoke barriers through penetrations. Firestopping insulation shall be UL listed as defined in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. |
| 2. | Pipe penetrations requiring fire stop insulation including, but not limited to the following: |
| a. | Pipe risers through floors |
| b. | Pipe chase walls and floors |
| c. | Smoke partitions |
| d. | Fire partitions |
| e. | Hourly rated walls |
| K. | Provide vapor barrier systems as follows: |
| 1. | All piping exposed to outdoor weather. |
| 2. | All interior piping conveying fluids exposed to outdoor air (i.e. in attics, ventilated (not air conditioned) spaces, etc.) below ambient air temperature in high humidity locations. |
| L. | Provide PVC jackets over insulation as follows: |
| 1. | Piping exposed in building, within 1829 mm (6 feet) of the floor, on piping that is not precluded in previous sections. |
| 2. | A 50 mm (2 inch) jacket overlap is required at longitudinal and circumferential joints with the overlap at the bottom. |
3.2 INSULATION INSTALLATION
| A. | Molded Mineral Fiber Pipe and Tubing Covering: |
| 1. | Fit insulation to pipe, aligning all longitudinal joints. Seal longitudinal joint laps and circumferential butt strips by rubbing hard with a nylon sealing tool to assure a positive seal. Staples may be used to assist in securing insulation except for cold piping. Seal all vapor retarder penetrations on cold piping with a generous application of vapor barrier mastic. Provide cellar glass inserts and install with metal insulation shields at outside pipe supports. |
| 2. | Contractor's options for fitting, flange and valve insulation: |
| a. | Insulating and finishing cement for sizes less than 100 mm (4 inches) operating at surface temperature of 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) or more. |
| b. | Factory premolded, one piece PVC covers with mineral fiber, (Form B), inserts surface temperature of above 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) to 121 degrees C (250 degrees F). Provide mitered preformed insulation of the same type as the installed straight pipe insulation for pipe temperatures below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F). Secure first layer of mineral fiber insulation with twine. Seal seam edges with vapor barrier mastic and secure with fitting tape. |
| c. | Factory preformed, ASTM C547 or fabricated mitered sections, joined with adhesive or (hot only) wired in place. (Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible.) For hot piping finish with a smoothing coat of finishing cement. For cold fittings, 15 degrees C (60 degrees F) or less, vapor seal with a layer of glass fitting tape imbedded between two 2 mm (1/16 inch) coats of vapor barrier mastic. |
| d. | Fitting tape shall extend over the adjacent pipe insulation and overlap on itself at least 50 mm (2 inches). |
| 3. | Nominal thickness in millimeters and inches specified in the schedule at the end of this section. |
| B. | Cellular Glass Insulation: Pipe and tubing, covering nominal thickness in millimeters and inches as specified in the schedule at the end of this section. |
| C. | Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal Insulation: |
| 1. | Apply insulation and fabricate fittings in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and finish with two coats of weather resistant finish as recommended by the insulation manufacturer. External vapor barrier jacketing may be required for expected or anticipated high humidity exposures. See ASTM C1710. |
| 2. | Pipe and tubing insulation: |
| a. | Use proper size material. Do not stretch or strain insulation. |
| b. | To avoid undue compression of insulation, use supports as recommended by the elastomeric insulation manufacturer. Insulation shields are specified under Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING. |
| c. | Where possible, slip insulation over the pipe or tubing prior to connection, and seal the butt joints with adhesive. Where the slip-on technique is not possible, slit the insulation and apply it to the pipe sealing the seam and joints with contact adhesive. Optional tape sealing, as recommended by the manufacturer, may be employed. Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible. |
| 3. | Apply sheet insulation to flat or large curved surfaces with 100 percent adhesive coverage. For fittings and large pipe, apply adhesive to seams only. |
| 4. | Pipe insulation: nominal thickness in millimeters (inches as specified in the schedule at the end of this section. |
3.3 PIPE INSULATION SCHEDULE
| A. | Provide insulation for piping systems as scheduled below: |
| Insulation Thickness Millimeters (Inches) |
Nominal Pipe Size Millimeters (Inches)
| Operating Temperature Range/Service |
| Insulation Material |
| Less than 25 (1) |
| 25 – 32 (1 – 1¼) |
| 38 – 75 (1½ - 3) |
| 100 (4) and Greater |
38-60 degrees C (100-140 degrees F) (Domestic Hot Water Supply and Return)
| Mineral Fiber (Above ground piping only) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 50 (2.0) |
| 50 (2.0) |
38-60 degrees C (100-140 degrees F) (Domestic Hot Water Supply and Return)
| Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal (Above ground piping only) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 50 (2.0) |
| 50 (2.0) |
38-60 degrees C (100-140 degrees F) (Domestic Hot Water Supply and Return) Cellular Glass Thermal
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 50 (2.0) |
| 50 (2.0) |
(4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (Domestic Cold Water Supply and Return)
| Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Thermal (Above ground piping only) |
| 25 (1.0) |
| 25(1.0) |
| 25 (1.0) |
| 25 (1.0) |
4-15 degrees C (40-60 degrees F) (Domestic Cold Water Supply and Return) Cellular Glass Thermal
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
| 38 (1.5) |
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