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Parking Garage Project Number 693-222 Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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SECTION 23 05 10 - MECHANICAL-GENERAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of Division 23. All Division 1 sections shall apply to the Division 23 Plumbing sections as applicable.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES and individual Plumbing sections as required.

B. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements.

C. Prior to developing shop drawings and coordination plans, the Contractor shall submit his drawings to all other trades for review.

1.3 REQUIREMENTS

A. All drawings and portions of the drawings, floor plans, risers, details, schematics and specifications indicated shall apply and are part of the plumbing contract. All other trades of work (Architectural, Structural, HVAC, Electrical) shall be used in the coordination and layout of the new plumbing work. The Plumbing Contractor’s failure to properly coordinate his work with the work of the other disciplines shall not be grounds for additional costs.

B. Any discrepancy or conflict noted between or within the above referenced documents shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer, in writing, a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to submittal of bids. The Engineer shall resolve issues prior to bid submittal.

C. This Contractor shall carefully read the above mentioned documents and study the drawings of all trades. He shall be responsible for neglect to read, or attend to, any paragraph or items contained therein. Failure to bring any conflicts or discrepancies to the attention of the Engineer, in writing, prior to bid submittal shall not constitute grounds for extras and/or change orders. Costs resultant from this failure shall be borne by this Contractor.

D. This section applies to all Division sections and all mechanical, Contract Drawings and Documents.

Parking Garage Project Number 693-222 Department of Veterans Affairs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

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1.5 WORK INCLUDED

A. These specifications and accompanying drawings are intended to cover the furnishing by the Contractor of all labor, material and all equipment of every kind necessary for the complete installation of the various systems, and such other materials and equipment as hereinafter specified, and shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. Phasing of Work as required to meet Phasing sequence as indicated on Contract Documents. Contractor shall coordinate phasing and work sequencing as per Architectural plans and VA Hospital requirements.

2. All required pipe and fittings for the various systems.

3. All required piping insulation, hangers and supports for new piping. Piping insulation shall include new piping and those portions of existing piping where asbestos containing materials have been removed.

4. All required firestopping of wall and floor penetrations per the Contract Documents and VA requirements.

5. All necessary valves and shutoffs. Contractor shall provide check valves on all hot water connections to the new fixtures to prevent backfeed.

6. Piping, valve, and equipment identification for all new systems and equipment installed under this project.

7. Flushing, testing and disinfecting of all new water piping.

8. Setting of all sleeves and inserts in place.

9. Testing, adjusting and placing in service all systems and equipment installed.

B. The above list is presented for general guidance only and does not necessarily cover the entire requirement of the project as shown on the drawings and/or as specified hereinafter.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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