26-0145 Attachment D- E3 Specifications.pdf

Project Manual

Southwest K-8 School

Bid Release 2 100% Construction Documents

Detroit Public Schools Community District Detroit, Michigan

A/E Project No. 223012.01 Book 3 of 3

Divisions 21 - 33 August 21, 2025

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CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

TITLE AND LOCATION OF THE WORK

Southwest K-8 School 7735 Lane Street Detroit, Michigan 48209

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER

Detroit Public Schools Community District 3011 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, Michigan 48202

NAME AND ADDRESS OF ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS

Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.

150 Vester Avenue, Suite 201 Ferndale, MI 48220

I hereby certify that the Project Drawings and the Project Manual were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect/Engineer under the Laws of the State of Michigan.

FANNING/HOWEY ASSOCIATES, INC.

ARCHITECTS/ENGINEERS

Paul A. Miller Architect No. 1301072721 Architectural, Interiors, Site

Date: August 21, 2025

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©Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. 2025, All Rights Reserved. No portion of these drawings, specifications or contact documents may be reproduced, transformed, recast, or otherwise copied – specifically including scanning or other digitizing means – without the prior written consent of Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc. These drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be used only in connection with the construction project identified thereon and then only in accordance with the architectural and building contracts then in force. No other use of these drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be made without the prior written consent of Fanning/Howey Associates, Inc.

END OF CERTIFICATION PAGE

Southwest K-8 School

Strategic Energy Solutions 4000 West Eleven Mile Road Berkley, Michigan 48072

I hereby certify that the Project Drawings and the Project Manual were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect/Engineer under the Laws of the State of Michigan.

Mechanical and Electrical

© 2025, All Rights Reserved. No portion of these drawings, specifications or contact documents may be reproduced, transformed, recast, or otherwise copied – specifically including scanning or other digitizing means – without the prior written consent of Strategic Energy Solutions. These drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be used only in connection with the construction project identified thereon and then only in accordance with the architectural and building contracts then in force. No other use of these drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be made without the prior written consent of Strategic Energy Solutions.

Southwest K-8 School

Spalding Dedecker Engineers and Surveyors 119 State Street Suite 500 Detroit, Michigan 48226

I hereby certify that the Project Drawings and the Project Manual were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect/Engineer under the Laws of the State of Michigan.

© 2025, All Rights Reserved. No portion of these drawings, specifications or contact documents may be reproduced, transformed, recast, or otherwise copied – specifically including scanning or other digitizing means – without the prior written consent of Spalding Dedecker. These drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be used only in connection with the construction project identified thereon and then only in accordance with the architectural and building contracts then in force. No other use of these drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be made without the prior written consent of Spalding Dedecker.

Southwest K-8 School

Scales & Associates, Inc.

3031 West Grand Blvd Suite 685 Detroit, MI 48202

Plumbing and Fire Protection Engineer

I hereby certify that the Project Drawings and the Project Manual were prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly registered Architect/Engineer under the Laws of the State of Michigan.

Ray M. Miller, P.E.

Principal

© 2025, All Rights Reserved. No portion of these drawings, specifications or contact documents may be reproduced, transformed, recast, or otherwise copied – specifically including scanning or other digitizing means – without the prior written consent of Scales & Associates, Inc. ______. These drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be used only in connection with the construction project identified thereon and then only in accordance with the architectural and building contracts then in force. No other use of these drawings, specifications, or contract documents may be made without the prior written consent of _Scales & Associates, Inc.____.

223012.01 00 01 10-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DOCUMENT 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

00 01 05 Certifications Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 21: FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 00 Basic Fire Protection Materials and Methods 21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression Systems 21 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for Fire Suppression Equipment 21 05 17 Sleeves and Seals for Fire Suppression Piping 21 05 18 Escutcheons for Fire Suppression Piping 21 05 23 General Duty Valves for Water Based Fire Suppression Piping 21 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment 21 05 53 Identification for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment 21 11 00 Fire Suppression Piping 21 13 13 Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 31 13 Electric Drive, Centrifugal Turbine Fire Pumps

DIVISION 22: PLUMBING

22 05 00 Basic Plumbing Materials and Methods 22 05 23 Valves 22 05 29 Hangers and Supprts 22 05 53 Plumbing Identification 22 07 00 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 13 Piping Mtls and Installation 22 11 15 Plumbing Specialties 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping 22 11 19 Dom Wtr Piping Specialties 22 11 22 Fuel Gas Piping 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 22 13 18 Drainage Specialties 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 22 13 19.23 Oil Interceptors 22 14 13 Storm Drainage Piping 22 34 00 Fuel Fired Domestic Water Heaters 22 42 00 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures 22 45 00 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 22 47 00 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230005 BASIC HVAC REQUIREMENTS

230516 EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR HVAC PIPING

230517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

230519 METERS AND GAUGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC & PLUMBING

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230713 DUCT INSULATION

230716 HVAC EQUIPMENT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

230913 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

230914 GAS DETECTION AND ALARM

230915 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

230923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

230944 AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232114 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS

232500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

233100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233319 DUCT SILENCERS

233423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

233433 AIR CURTAINS

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

235100 BREECHINGS, CHIMNEYS, AND STACKS

235216 CONDENSING BOILERS

237416 PACKAGED ROOFTOP AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS

238126.13 SMALL-CAPACITY SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS

238200 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

238300 RADIANT HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

250000 INTEGRATED FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260005 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.13 CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.16 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.23 SURFACE RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260536 CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260573 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES

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260800 ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

260935 DISTRIBUTED DIGITAL LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM

262200 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

262413 SWITCHBOARDS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262713 ELECTRICITY METERING

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816.16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

263213 ENGINE GENERATORS

263600 TRANSFER SWITCHES

263613 GENERATOR DOCKING STATIONS

264300 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING

265600 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

275319.11 DISTRIBUTED ANTENNA SYSTEM

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

284600 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 10 00 Site Clearing 31 10 12 Fine Grading 31 10 18 Soil Erosion Control 31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 32 19 Geotextile Fabric

DIVISION 32: EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 24 Aggregate Base Course 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 13 13 Site Concrete Paving 32 13 13.01 Concrete Schedule 32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 32 31 13 Fences and Gates 32 92 00 Turf and Grasses 32 93 00 Landscape Plantings 32 93 13 Ground Covers and Mulches

DIVISION 33: UTILITIES

33 11 00 Water Main 33 31 00 Site Sanitary Sewers

33 41 00 Storm Sewers, Underdrains, and Drainage Structures

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 21 05 00 – BASIC FIRE PROTECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS

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. Provide labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidental services as necessary to complete all BASIC FIRE PROTECTION MATERIALS AND METHODS work as indicated on the Drawings and as specified herein, including, but not limited to:

1. Mechanical basic requirements.

2. Connection of/to utilization equipment.

3. Mechanical demolition.

4. Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections.

5. Painting and finishing.

6. Supports and anchorages.

B. Demolition: As indicated on the drawings.

C. Substitutions

1. The Contractor’s base bid must be in accordance with the materials or products specified.

Any exceptions to this must me approved in writing by the Architect/Engineer (Design Professional), ten (10) days or more prior to bidding.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The following items shall be performed for quality assurance.

1. Perform Work to requirements of the acceptable standards of installation.

2. Use personnel with appropriate experience to perform Work on all systems.

3. Verify that field measurements are as shown on Drawings.

4. Report all discrepancies to Engineer.

5. Conform to all applicable Codes and Standards.

B. Permits and Inspections

1. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all required permits (temporary and permanent), fees, inspections and Certificates of Inspection for the work specified herein as required by any and all applicable laws and/or ordinances. The cost of such permits and certificates shall be included in the Contractor's bid price, unless otherwise directed. Post such permits and Inspection Certificates in a prominent place adjacent to the work.

2. Deliver all certificates of final inspection or approval to the office of the Design Professional.

3. Do not cover any concealed work until final inspection has been made and approval certificates obtained.

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1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawl spaces, and tunnels.

B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms.

C. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.

D. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts.

E. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

F. The following are industry abbreviations for plastic materials:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic.

2. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic.

3. PE: Polyethylene plastic.

4. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic.

G. The following are industry abbreviations for rubber materials:

1. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber.

2. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit sufficient copies required to insure that the Owner has one (1) copy and the Design Professional has one (1) copy.

B. Submit shop drawings and product data grouped to include complete submittals of related systems, products and accessories in a single submittal. Tabulated type product data sheets are to be clearly marked to indicate specific items.

C. ALL shop drawings and product data shall be transmitted to the Design Professional within fifteen

(15) working days of the Notice to Proceed.

D. The initial Construction Progress Schedule shall be transmitted to the Design Professional in duplicate within ten (10) working days after the date established in the Notice to Proceed for the Design Professional’s review.

E. Submit shop and installation drawings, which shall serve the purpose of checking the Contractor's interpretation of the design drawings and specifications, and in correlation and coordination of the various trades, and be used by the Contractor's field workers as installation instructions. They shall include a complete schedule of materials, ductwork and equipment, which he/she intends to install for approval by the Engineer, as soon as practicable after the contract award, but in any event, prior to installing any materials or equipment. Provide operations and maintenance materials, which shall include schematic diagrams.

F. Review submittals and coordinate with equipment furnished under other Sections prior to installation and rough-in. Verify location, size, and type of connections. Coordinate details of equipment connections with supplier and installer.

G. In general, where specified trade names are mentioned, they are intended to indicate quality, appearance and type of construction required and not to restrict competition. The Engineer's decisions as to acceptability of substitute materials will be final and shall be binding on the Contractor.

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H. All manufacturer's drawings, catalog cuts and specifications shall be properly identified with the Engineer's Job Title and Job Number. Each piece of equipment shall be properly identified as to its location and equipment number. Mark dimensions and values in units to match those specified.

I. Prepare and furnish to the Engineer three (3) bound copies “Operating and Maintenance Manual" on all equipment installed under this Contract.

J. The manual shall include copies of all Manufacturer's Operating and Service Instructions, including Parts List, Control Diagrams, Description of Control System, Operation, Electrical, Routine Maintenance Procedure, Trouble Shooting Procedure, Contractor's Telephone Number for Warranty Repair Service and any other information needed to understand, operate and maintain the equipment. The names and addresses of all Subcontractors shall be included. These instructions shall be custom prepared for this job. Equipment shall be cross referenced to Section of Specifications and to location shown and scheduled on the drawings.

K. Welding certificates.

L. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel."

M. Operating and Maintenance Manuals.

1. When the project is substantially complete and before the project is taken over by the

Owner for maintenance purposes, the Contractor shall be required to provide the Design Professional with three (3) complete sets of written instructions covering the proper operation and maintenance requirements of all equipment furnished under these specifications.

2. The manual shall consist of an indexed loose-leaf binder containing the manufacturer's installation, operating, maintenance, lubrication and repair parts manual for each system component; approved shop drawings including equipment performance data and pump and fan performance curves; test and balance reports; and drawings showing rooms or areas served by each of the various heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Small scale drawings will be furnished by the Owner’s Engineer / Architect for this purpose if desired. Should clarification be required on any of the above requirements, sample copies of acceptable manuals are available for inspection. All outsize sheets shall be recopied to provide uniformity of size.

1.6 WARRANTIES

A. In the event that any part of the work or equipment fails (abuse and causes beyond control of the Contractor excepted), within this period of guarantee, it shall be replaced by the Contractor at no cost to the Owner.

1.7 MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of equipment and systems installed until final acceptance by Owner.

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1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. As indicated in each of the specification sections.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. The accompanying Drawings show the arrangement, general design and extent of the work and are more or less diagrammatical with equipment in its general location, except that in certain cases the drawings may include details giving exact location and arrangement.

B. The Drawings are not intended to be scaled for roughing-in or to serve as shop drawings. If drawings are required for this purpose, or have to be made from field measurements, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare such drawings.

C. The Plans and Specifications are intended to include all work and materials for the entire completion of the work. Any item of material, labor or detail required for proper execution and completion of the work and omitted from either the plans and specifications or both, but obviously understood and or required to make all systems complete and operable, shall be furnished as part of the contract without additional cost even though not specified or shown.

D. Before any work is installed, and before any equipment is fabricated or purchased, the Contractor shall consult all contract documents in addition to the Mechanical Drawings, including Architectural, Structural, Civil/Site, Electrical and others, insofar as they may affect his work or affect the location of equipment, piping or duct work; and shall be held to be thoroughly conversant with the construction problems insofar as they affect his work and to coordinate with the other trades in doing their work and locating equipment.

E. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction, to allow for mechanical installations.

F. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed.

G. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for mechanical items requiring access that are concealed behind finished surfaces.

1.10 CONFLICT BETWEEN DRAWINGS AND THESE SPECIFICATIONS

A. The drawings and these specifications are to be treated as mutually equal. ONE DOES NOT TAKE

PRECEDENCE OVER THE OTHER.

B. Where there is a conflict between the drawings and the specifications, the contractor SHALL contact the Engineer for clarification.

C. In the event the Engineer is not available to respond to the conflict, the contractor SHALL ASSUME

THAT THE HIGHER QUALITY ITEM SHALL BE REQUIRED.

1.11 EXAMINATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK IN PLACE

A. Examine work in place on which specified work is dependent. Defects which may influence satisfactory completion and performance of specified work shall be corrected in accordance with the requirements of the applicable section of work prior to the commencement of the specified work. Commencement shall be construed as work in place being acceptable for satisfying the requirements of this section.

1.12 OMISSIONS

A. The intent of these Specifications and Drawings is to secure a complete and operating job in all regards. If any major or obvious omissions exist, the Contractor shall question such items prior to submitting his/her bid; furthermore, the omission from the Drawings and Specifications of any minor detail of construction or installation, shall not relieve the Contractor from providing and installing

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same. Such omissions shall not entitle the Contractor to make claim for extras for materials or labor.

1.13 LAWS, REGULATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

A. All work and materials shall be in conformity with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, codes and regulations, as well as, applicable current standards.

B. Where the requirements of the Contract Documents exceed those of the laws, regulations and standards mentioned above, the requirements of the Contract Documents shall govern.

C. All equipment and materials shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., except for classes of equipment not available with such listings.

D. Obtain permits and inspections from the authority(ies) having jurisdiction.

1.14 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. The work shall comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the following standard specifications, as applicable.

1. MBC: Michigan Building Code

2. MFC: Michigan Fire Code

3. MMC: Michigan Mechanical Code

4. MEC: Michigan Energy Code

5. MIOSHA: Michigan Regulations for Safety and Health.

6. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

7. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

8. ASTM: American Society for Testing Materials.

9. ANSI: American National Standards Institute.

10. UL: Underwriters Laboratories

1.15 CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS

A. All motors 1/2 HP and greater shall be 3 phase, 208V or 460V, 60HZ, unless otherwise noted.

B. All motors less than 1/2 horsepower shall be single phase, 120V, 60HZ, unless otherwise noted.

1.16 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

A. Electrical Characteristics for Mechanical Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with requirements.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DEMOLITION

A. Disconnect, demolish, and remove fire protection systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed.

1. Piping to Be Removed: Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material.

2. Equipment to Be Removed: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment.

3. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled: Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational.

4. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged: Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and deliver to Owner.

B. If pipe, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install materials in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Character of Work: The installation shall be executed in a workmanlike manner and shall present a neat mechanical appearance when completed.

C. Laying Out Work

1. Layout equipment in accordance with the contract documents and the manufacturers recommended practice including provision of adequate space for maintenance. Review layout with the Design Professional prior to installation.

2. Check drawings of other trades to verify spaces in which work will be installed. Maintain maximum headroom and space conditions at all points. Where headroom or space conditions appear inadequate, notify the Design Professional before proceeding with installation.

3. If directed by the Design Professional, the contractor shall make reasonable modifications in the layout as required to permit proper execution of the work and to prevent conflict with work of other trades.

4. Work shall be installed so as to be readily for operation, maintenance and repair. Minor deviations from drawings may be made to accomplish this. Changes shall not be made without approval of the Construction Representative.

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D. Accessibility

1. Access doors/panels shall be provided in all pipe chases, soffits, walls and ceilings.

2. Coordinate the exact location with the work of other trades.

3. Verify the exact quantity, size and location of the required access panels/doors after the installation of systems and equipment requiring access, and prior to the closure of the affected ceilings and building assemblies.

3.3 STRUCTURAL DIFFICULTIES

A. Should any field conditions prevent the locating of any equipment as shown on the plans, the Contractor is required to make any minor deviations, as determined by the Engineer, without extra cost.

3.4 FIELD MEASUREMENTS

A. Take field measurements to verify or supplement dimensions indicated.

B. All measurements necessary for the proper installation of the work shall be taken in the field.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Site Tests

1. Furnish all labor and equipment necessary for the completion of all tests called for in these specifications.

2. Arrange with all authorities to complete the tests without unnecessary delays so that the work may progress as rapidly as possible. Notify the Construction Representative in advance of all tests, at least 24 hours before starting any tests.

3. Tests shall be repeated after any defects disclosed thereby have been made good or the work replaced, if in the judgment of the Construction Representative, it is deemed necessary.

4. Test Equipment: Instrumentation shall be provided as necessary and appropriate to perform the work. The instrument shall be factory calibrated, and shall be used with the factory-determined application factors. When reasonable doubt of accuracy exists, recalibration of any or all instrumentation shall be performed as requested by the Architect /Engineer.

3.6 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. No cutting or patching shall be done which is liable to impair the strength of the building, without the approval of the Engineer.

B. Cut, channel, chase, and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, and other surfaces required to permit electrical installations. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of trades involved.

C. All openings made by the Contractor shall be neatly patched by him after the work is done. Repair and refinish disturbed finish materials and other surfaces to match adjacent undisturbed surfaces.

Install new fireproofing where existing fire-stopping has been disturbed. Repair and refinish materials and other surfaces by skilled mechanics of trades involved.

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3.7 INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install Fire Protection equipment to allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights are not indicated.

B. Install Fire Protection equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Install Fire Protection equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components. Connect Fire Protection equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference to other installations.

D. Install Fire Protection equipment to allow right of way for piping installed at required slope.

3.8 PAINTING

A. Painting of fire protection systems, equipment, and components is specified in other sections of these specifications.

B. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

3.9 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES

A. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor mechanical materials and equipment.

B. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1.

3.10 ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION

A. The Engineer may accept an equipment system installation as substantially complete when:

1. All components of a system are installed.

2. All factory test(s) have been approved by the Engineer.

3. All performance shop test(s) have been approved by the Engineer.

4. Field start-up activities have been completed and approved by the Engineer.

5. The required equipment has met the performance requirements.

6. All required Owner's personnel have been trained.

7. The certificate from the manufacturer stating that the installation of the equipment is satisfactory, that the unit has been satisfactorily tested, is ready for operation, and that the operating personnel have been suitably instructed in the operation, lubrication, and care of the unit have been submitted.

8. The O & M Manuals have been approved by the Engineer.

3.11 GUARANTEE

A. The Contractor shall provide a written guarantee to the Owner on the work and equipment which shall be good for one (1) year or longer as may be specified hereinafter.

END OF SECTION

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FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 05 11 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 21. Definitions:

1. Exposed: Piping and equipment exposed to view in finished rooms.

2. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. The following references are made a part of these specifications:

1. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

3. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS

4. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

5. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years.

See other specification sections for any exceptions.

2. Equipment Service: Products shall be supported by a service organization which maintains a complete inventory of repair parts and is located reasonably close to the site.

3. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer.

4. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

5. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

6. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos shall not be used.

B. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

D. Extended Guarantee Period Services:

1. Qualifications: All service technicians assigned to perform work under this contract shall be qualified and factory trained by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.). Each technician shall have at least three years experience of working on comparable systems and shall be a full time employee of the contractor.

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2. Replacement Parts: The contractor shall be equipped with all replacement parts of all equipment and systems to be serviced and the manufacturer's standard service and repair procedures. All replacement parts shall be brand new and of current design. The replacement parts shall be O.E.M. items. Obsolete or refurbished parts are unacceptable.

"Approved Equal" parts must have prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish evidence of guaranteed supply of parts for the life of the system.

3. Service Supplies: The services shall include, without any additional cost to the government, all replacement parts, special tools and equipment, and consumable materials, that is, lubrication oil, grease, and cleaning materials, as required. The requirement of UL listing, where applicable, shall not be voided by any replacement parts, components, software, or modifications provided by the contractor.

4. Scheduled and Emergency Call Service: The service shall include a scheduled monthly visit to perform systematic examination of equipment and/or systems and a 7 day, 24-hour call back service for emergency service. The emergency service is defined as a situation created by a breakdown or malfunction of any equipment or system warranting urgent attention The emergency service shall be limited to adjustments and repairs specifically required to protect the safety of the equipment for which the emergency service was required to be performed.

5. Licensing: The contractor shall be licensed to perform the contracted services. The contractor shall furnish details of all applicable local and state licensing requirements to VA as a part of the qualification requirements. The licenses shall be current, valid through the term of the contract and in the name of the contractor.

6. Documentation Requirements: The contractor shall maintain a separate log for each item of equipment and each system covered under the extended guarantee period service contract. The log shall list dates and times of all scheduled and emergency calls. Each emergency call shall be described with details of the nature and causes of emergency, steps taken to rectify the situations, and specific recommendations to avoid such conditions in the future.

7. Reports: The contractor shall provide a quarterly report for the first year and twice a year for the remainder of the guarantee period for all equipment and systems serviced under the extended guarantee period contract. The report shall clearly and concisely describe the services rendered, parts replaced, and repairs performed. The report shall prescribe anticipated future needs of the equipment and systems for preventive and predictive maintenance.

8. Quality Program: The contractor shall provide a description of the quality management and control program. The description shall include tangible proof the existence of such program, names of at least three customers who have participated in the program, and specific information showing the applicability of program to the project.

9. Training: During each scheduled service visit, the contractor shall actively involve the maintenance personnel in performing scheduled service and associated activities. The practical training during the scheduled service visits shall include parting oral and written instructions, for each specific task of the servicing contract, to the maintenance personnel who shall operate the hardware and software in accordance with the intent of the design and under direct supervision of the service contractor's qualified service technician. At the end of the first year of the service contract, the contractor shall obtain a certificate from the DPSCD appointed representative confirming completion of training.

E. Sprinkler piping shall be in conformance with NFPA 13.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

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B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide load calculations for variable spring and constant support hangers.

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

C. Coordination Drawings: Provide details of the following.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

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D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Buy America Statement of Compliance: For all iron, steel, and manufactured products used, Contractor shall submit a statement of compliance with 49 C.F.R. Part 661—Buy America Requirements—Surface Transportation Assistance Act Of 1982, as amended.

B. All iron, steel, and manufactured products shall be produced in the United States; no exceptions permitted.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for certification of compliance with this requirement for all products used.

D. Products are listed in the Contract Documents to convey the design intent, however some products listed may not be compliant with Buy America; inclusion of products in the specifications does not imply that the specified products are necessarily compliant with Buy America.

Contractor remains responsible to verify and document compliance of all products used.

E. If Contractor determines that a specified product does not comply with Buy America, the Contractor remains responsible to provide a comparable product at no additional cost, as required to complete the Work. Such products remain subject to compliance with all other requirements and specified performance criteria and are subject to review and approval by the Architect and Owner through the proper product substitution procedures.

1.6 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 the basic designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A36/A36M-2001 Carbon Structural Steel A575-96 Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades R (2002) E84-2003 Standard Test Method for Burning Characteristics of Building Materials E119-2000 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-96 Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems 101-97 Life Safety Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

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2.2 ELECTRIC MOTORS

A. Section 21 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT, specifies the applicable requirements for electric motors. Provide special energy efficient motors as scheduled. Unless otherwise specified for a particular application use electric motors with the following requirements.

B. Single phase Motors: Capacitor start type for hard starting applications. Motors for centrifugal fans and pumps may be split phase or permanent split capacitor (PSC).

C. Poly-phase Motors: NEMA Design B, Squirrel cage, induction type. Each two-speed motor shall have two separate windings. Provide a time- delay (20 seconds minimum) relay for switching from high to low speed.

D. Rating: Continuous duty at 100 percent capacity in an ambient temperature of 40 degrees centigrade (104 degrees F); minimum horsepower as shown on drawings; maximum horsepower in normal operation not to exceed nameplate rating without service factor.

E. Insulation Resistance: Not less than one-half meg-ohm between stator conductors and frame, to be determined at the time of final inspection.

2.3 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings and shown in the maintenance manuals. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings and shown in the maintenance manuals. In addition, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment which will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into the system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

C. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 48 mm (3/16 inch) high of brass with black filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

D. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 48 mm (3/16 inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

E. Control Items: Label all temperature and humidity sensors, controllers and control dampers.

Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

F. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 13 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 6.4 mm(1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage 38 mm (11/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

2. Valve lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 216 mm (81/2 inches) by 280 mm (11 inches) showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3 ring notebook.

3. Provide detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve. Identify location of each valve with a color coded thumb tack in ceiling.

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2.4 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping.

B. GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

C. Mil. Spec. DOD-P-21035B, paint form.

2.5 PIPE PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves during construction for other than blocked out floor openings for risers in mechanical bays.

B. To prevent accidental liquid spills from passing to a lower level, provide the following:

1. For sleeves: Extend sleeve 25 mm (one inch) above finished floor and provide sealant for watertight joint.

2. For blocked out floor openings: Provide 40 mm (11/2 inch) angle set in silicone adhesive around opening.

3. For drilled penetrations: Provide 40 mm (11/2 inch) angle ring or square set in silicone adhesive around penetration.

C. Penetrations are not allowed through beams or ribs but may be installed in concrete beam flanges. Any deviation from this requirement must receive prior approval of Resident Engineer.

D. Sheet Metal, Plastic, or Moisture resistant Fiber Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through floors, interior walls, and partitions, unless brass or steel pipe sleeves are specifically called for below.

E. Cast Iron or Zinc Coated Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through exterior walls below grade. Make space between sleeve and pipe watertight with a modular or link rubber seal. Seal shall be applied at both ends of sleeve.

F. Galvanized Steel or an alternate Black Iron Pipe with asphalt coating Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through concrete beam flanges, except where brass pipe sleeves are called for. Provide sleeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms, laundry work rooms, and animal rooms above basement. Except in mechanical rooms, connect sleeve with floor plate.

G. Brass Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through quarry tile, terrazzo or ceramic tile floors.

Connect sleeve with floor plate.

H. Sleeves are not required for wall hydrants for fire department connections or in drywall construction.

I. Sleeve Clearance: Sleeve through floors, walls, partitions, and beam flanges shall be one inch greater in diameter than external diameter of pipe. Sleeve for pipe with insulation shall be large enough to accommodate the insulation. Interior openings shall be caulked tight with fire stopping material and sealant to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and gases.

J. Sealant and Adhesives: Shall be as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

2.6 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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A. Material and Type: Chrome plated brass or chrome plated steel, one piece or split type with concealed hinge, with set screw for fastening to pipe, or sleeve. Use plates that fit tight around pipes, cover openings around pipes and cover the entire pipe sleeve projection.

B. Thickness: Not less than 2.4 mm (3/32 inch) for floor plates. For wall and ceiling plates, not less than 0.64 mm (0.025-inch) for up to 80 mm (3 inch pipe), 0.89 mm (0.035-inch) for larger pipe.

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, walls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Use also where insulation ends on exposed water supply pipe drop from overhead.

Provide a watertight joint in spaces where brass or steel pipe sleeves are specified.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment. Locate piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment clear of windows, doors, openings, light outlets, and other services and utilities. Follow manufacturer's published recommendations for installation methods not otherwise specified.

B. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the Resident Engineer. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the Resident Engineer shall be replaced.

2. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by means of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation. Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, water chemical or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thoroughly exposed materials and equipment.

C. Concrete and Grout: Use concrete and shrink compensating grout 25 MPa (3000 psi) minimum, specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

D. Install gages, valves, and other devices with due regard for ease in reading or operating and maintaining said devices. Locate and position gages to be easily read by operator or staff standing on floor or walkway provided. Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent equipment or pipe work.

3.2 MOTOR AND DRIVE ALIGNMENT

A. Belt Drive: Set driving and driven shafts parallel and align so that the corresponding grooves are in the same plane.

B. Direct connect Drive: Securely mount motor in accurate alignment so that shafts are free from both angular and parallel misalignment when both motor and driven machine are operating at normal temperatures.

3.3 LUBRICATION

A. Field check and lubricate equipment requiring lubrication prior to initial operation.

3.4 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

A. Start up equipment as described in equipment specifications. Verify that vibration is within specified tolerance prior to extended operation. Temporary use of equipment is specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL

AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

3.5 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

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A. Prior to the final inspection, perform required tests as specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TESTS and submit the test reports and records to the Resident Engineer.

B. Should evidence of malfunction in any tested system, or piece of equipment or component part thereof, occur during or as a result of tests, make proper corrections, repairs or replacements, and repeat tests at no additional cost to the Government.

C. When completion of certain work or system occurs at a time when final control settings and adjustments cannot be properly made to make performance tests, then make performance tests for heating systems and for cooling systems respectively during first actual seasonal use of respective systems following completion of work.

3.6 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

A. Provide in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS.

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FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

SECTION 21 05 13 – COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation and connection of motors for fire-suppression equipment.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Section 260511, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements that are common to more than one Section of Division 26.

B. Section 262419, MOTOR-CONTROL CENTERS: Multiple motor control assemblies, which include motor starters.

C. Section 262911, LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTERS: Starters, control and protection for motors.

D. Other sections…