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This document comprises structural engineering drawings and specifications for the Trinity Cooling Tower and Chiller Replacement project located at 1117 Trinity Street in Austin, Texas. The project involves the replacement of cooling towers and chillers at an existing building, requiring structural modifications to the fifth-floor mechanical room to accommodate new equipment including two cooling towers (10,300 pounds each), two chillers (7,884 pounds each), and a 300-gallon buffer tank (3,200 pounds with water). The structural work includes new floor framing, equipment pads, diagonal braces, and modifications to existing structural steel members. Design loads have been established including roof live loads of 20 PSF, roof dead loads of 86 PSF, floor live loads of 200 PSF for the mechanical room, and basic wind speed of 105 mph per ASCE 7-16. The project is designed in accordance with the International Building Code 2021 edition and incorporates seismic design provisions with a Seismic Design Category A classification. Shop drawings and product data submissions are required for review by the structural engineer, with a 10-day review period following delivery to the architect.
The specifications establish detailed requirements for concrete materials, structural steel fabrication and connections, and post-installed anchors using Hilti products with ICC-ESR approvals. Concrete is specified with a minimum 3,000 PSI compressive strength at 28 days, while structural steel conforms to AISC standards with ASTM A992 Grade 50 wide flange shapes. All welding must be performed by certified welders within the previous 12 months and subject to ultrasonic testing for field welds. Post-installed anchor installation requires onsite training by manufacturer representatives with documented confirmation prior to commencement of work. An independent testing laboratory must be engaged to perform quality control testing including observation of reinforcing steel and concrete pours, concrete cylinder strength testing at seven and 28 days, slump testing, and inspection of a minimum of 20 percent of structural steel bolts and welds. The contractor bears responsibility for all structural engineering related to attaching mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements to the building structure, including wind-loading restraint design and submission of design reaction forces to the project structural engineer for review.
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11-24-25
1151 W. PIONEER PKWY. (817) 277-6686
ARLINGTON, TX 76013
Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-8284 C 2025 Copyright R. L. Woods & Associates, LLC
Structural and Forensic Engineering R. L. Woods & Associates, LLC
Trinity Cooling Tower & Chiller Replacement
1117 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701
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GENERAL NOTES
1. Design loads are as follows:
A. Roof live loads 20 PSF B. Roof dead loads 86 PSF C. Floor live loads:
i. Mechanical Room 200 PSF Uniform or 100 PSF + Equipment Load.
D. Equipment loads:
i. Cooling towers 10,300 pounds, each
ii. Chillers 7,884 pounds, each
iii. Buffer Tank 3,200 pounds with water
E. Ground snow loads: 5 PSF F. Wind pressure: unless noted otherwise, per ASCE 7-16, chapter 29 for:
i. Basic wind speed = 105 mph (Risk Category II).
ii. Exposure B.
G. Seismic design (per ASCE 7):
a. Seismic Risk Category: III.
b. Seismic Importance Factor: 1.5i
c. Mapped Spectral Response Acceleration Parameters:
Ss =.077g S1 =.056g
d. Spectral Response Coefficients: Sds = 0.051; Sdi = 0.037
e. Site Class: C
f. Seismic Design Category: A
g. Seismic Force Resisting System: Concentrically braced concrete frames
h. Design Base Shear: n/a
i. Seismic Response Coefficient (CS) = 0.01
j. Analysis procedure: Equivalent Frame Method
2. Additions and modifications to existing structure were designed in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC), 2021 edition.
3. Consult structural engineer if locations or design weights of roof, floor, and mezzanine supported Mech'l units differ from those indicated on structural plans.
4. All existing conditions shall be field verified.
5. Contractor shall verify all dimensions prior to start of construction.
6. General contractor shall be responsible for coordination of other trades (Mech'l, Elec'l, etc.) Prior to fabrication and installation of materials.
7. General contractor shall be responsible for coordination of architectural, mechanical, and structural drawings prior to fabrication, forming, or placement of materials. General contractor shall report discrepancies immediately to architect and shall proceed with construction only after discrepancy has been resolved.
8. The details designated as "Typical Details" apply generally to the drawings in all areas where conditions are similar to those shown in the details.
1. Unless noted otherwise, concrete shall be composed of Type I/II Portland Cement (ASTM C150), fine and coarse aggregates (ASTM C33), and potable water. Fly ash (ASTM C618, class C or F) may replace up to 25 percent of cementitious material. Set altering or water reducing admixtures (ASTM C494) may be used as conditions warrant.
2. Maximum water/cement ratio is 0.4 for exposed-to-view building slabs and 0.5 for all other concrete.
3. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days.
4. Maximum nominal coarse aggregate size shall be 1” max., unless noted otherwise.
5. Concrete building slabs and grade beams that are exposed to weather shall be air entrained to between 4 and 6%.
6. Unless noted otherwise, concrete slump shall be: 5” max., 3” min.
7. Unless noted otherwise, reinforcing steel shall be ASTM A615 grade 60 or ASTM A706 grade 60
(weldable).
8. Unless noted otherwise, concrete protection for reinforcement shall be as follows:
Housekeeping Slabs centered
9. Unless noted otherwise, lap all reinforcing splices 40 bar diameters.
10.All reinforcement shall be detailed in accordance with the latest ACI Detailing Manual.
11.Contractor shall coordinate all penetrations, conduit, chamfers and embedded items prior to concrete placement.
1. Structural steel shall conform to AISC “Specification For The Design, Fabrication And Erection Of Structural Steel For Buildings”, latest edition.
2. Galvanizing of steel members shall conform to ASTM A1236/A123M.
3. All structural steel wide flange shapes shall be ASTM A992 (grade 50). HSS shapes shall be A500
gr. B. Standard pipe shall be ASTM A53, grade B. All other structural steel shall be A36.
4. Welded construction shall conform to the American Welding Society “Structural Welding Code”, D1.1
5. All welding shall be performed by welders certified with the last 12 months.
6. Full and partial penetration welds performed in the field shall be ultrasonically tested.
7. When welds are not called-out on drawings, they are minimum size continuous fillet welds in accordance with AWS D1.1.
8. All welds shall be made using E70 series electrodes.
9. Structural steel connections not detailed shall be AISC standard type 2 connections.
10.All bolted connections shall use ASTM F3125 bolts unless noted otherwise. Temporary erection bolts may be ASTM A307 11.All bolts exposed to the elements shall be hot dipped galvanized or group 1, alloy 304 stainless steel 12.All type 2 beam connections shall be standard double angle type unless detailed otherwise. Angle sizes, number and size of bolts for field connections shall be designed using the shear scheduled or shown on the drawings or, when not indicated, 55% of the value found for the appropriate beam span from the beam tables shown in table 3-6 of the AISC Manual, fourteenth edition. In no case shall the number of rows of bolts in the beam connections be less than the number found by dividing the nominal beam depth by six (6) and rounding any fraction up to the next highest number.
13.Steel members shall not be spliced except where shown on the drawings. Steel members shown as rigid bents shall be miter cut in the shop and reconnected with full penetration welds. These welds shall be visually and ultrasonically tested by the testing laboratory.
14.Temporary construction bracing of the structural steel frame shall remain in place until after the floor and roof deck attachments have been completed and all permanent bracing has been installed.
15.The lifting and erection of pre-assembled elements, such as trusses or pre-fabricated framing, are considered special erection conditions. The selection of lift points and erection techniques are the responsibility of the contractor. Locate and provide sufficient lift points to prevent overstress and/or distortion of any components within the assembly. Provide temporary strong-backs, stiffeners and/or lifting devices as required.
1. Except where indicated on the drawings, post-installed anchors shall consist of the following anchor types as provided by Hilti, Inc. Contact Hilti at (800) 879-8000 for product related questions.
A. Anchorage to concrete
i. Adhesive anchors for cracked and uncracked concrete use:
a. Adhesives for use:
(i) Hilti HIT-HY 200 safe set system with Hilti HIT-Z rod per ICC ESR-3187
(ii) Hilti HIT-HY 200 safe set system with Hilti hollow drill bit and vacuum with has threaded rod per ICC ESR-3187
(iii) Hilti HIT-RE 500V3 safe set system with Hilti hollow drill bit and vacuum with has threaded rod per ICC ESR-3814
b. Steel elements for use with adhesive:
(i) Hilti HAS-V-36 grade 36 carbon steel rod
(ii) Hilti HAS-E-55 grade 55 carbon steel rod
(iii) Hilti HAS-B-105 grade 105 carbon steel rod
(iv) Hilti HAS-R-304 stainless steel rod
(v) Hilti HAS-R-316 stainless steel rod
(vi) Hilti HIT-Z rod (with HY 200 only)
ii. Basis of design includes the following design parameters:
a. Cracked concrete
b. Water-saturated concrete
c. Base material temperature of 23-104 degrees Fahrenheit
d. Allowable with hammer-drill, hollow drill bit system, and core drilling methods
iii. Medium duty mechanical anchors for cracked and uncracked concrete use:
a. Hilti KWIK HUS EZ and KWIK HUS EZ-I screw anchor safe set system with hollow drill bit and vacuum per ICC ESR-3027
b. Hilti KWIK BOLT-TZ expansion anchor safe set system with hollow drill bit and vacuum and
SI-AT-A22 tool with adaptive torque for applicable sizes per ICC ESR-1917
iv. Heavy duty mechanical anchors for cracked and uncracked concrete use:
a. Hilti HDA undercut anchors per ICC ESR 1546
b. Hilti HSL-3 expansion anchors per ICC ESR 1545
B. Rebar doweling into concrete
i. Adhesive anchors for cracked and uncracked concrete use:
a. Hilti HIT-HY 200 safe set system with Hilti hollow drill bit and vacuum with continuously deformed rebar per ICC ESR-3187
b. Hilti HIT-HY 500V3 safe set system with Hilti hollow drill bit and vacuum with continuously
DEFORMED REBAR PER ICC ESR-3814
c. HILTI HIT-re 500v3 safe set system with Hilti roughening tool (HIT RT) with continuously deformed rebar per ICC ESR-3814 in diamond cored holes
ii. Basis of design includes the following design parameters:
a. Cracked concrete
b. Water-saturated concrete
c. Base material temperature of 23-104 degrees Fahrenheit
d. Allowable with hammer-drill, hollow drill bit system, and core drilling methods
e. Current ICC-ES report with approval for development of bar using ACI provisions for embedment depths greater than 20 bar diameters
2. Anchor capacity used in design shall be based on the technical data published by Hilti or other such method as approved by the structural engineer of record. Substitution requests for alternate products must be approved in writing by the structural engineer of record prior to use. Contractor shall provide calculations that have been sealed by another licensed engineer demonstrating that the substituted product is capable of meeting the performance of the specified product. Fasteners submitted for substitution must also have an ICC ESR showing compliance with the relevant building code for seismic uses, load resistance, installation category, and availability of comprehensive installation instructions for that particular fastener. Adhesive anchor evaluation will also consider creep, in-service temperature, installation temperature, moisture condition of concrete, and drilling methods.
3. Use of diamond core bit with roughening tool for anchor holes requires approval from engineer of record prior to drilling. Unless otherwise shown in the drawings, all holes shall be drilled perpendicular to the concrete surface.
4. Install anchors per the manufacturer's printed installation instructions, as included in the anchor packaging.
5. Overhead adhesive anchors must be installed using the Hilti PROFI piston plug system.
6. The contractor shall arrange an anchor manufacturer's representative to provide onsite installation training for all anchor products specified. The structural engineer of record must receive documented confirmation that all personnel who install anchors are trained prior to the commencement of anchor installation.
7. Anchor capacity is dependent upon spacing between adjacent anchors and proximity of anchors to edge of concrete. Install anchors in accordance with spacing and edge clearances indicated on the drawings.
8. Existing reinforcing bars in the concrete structure may conflict with specific anchor locations. Unless noted otherwise on the drawings, existing bars may not be cut. The contractor shall review the existing structural drawings and shall undertake to locate the position of the reinforcing bars at the locations of the concrete anchors by GPR, X-ray, chipping or other approved means.
1. Shop drawings and/or product data for the following items are to be submitted to the structural engineer for review:
A. Reinforcing steel data B. Concrete mix designs C. Structural steel shop drawings and data
2. General contractor shall pre-check all shop drawings before submission to the engineer for review.
All submittals materials must bear the review stamp of the general contractor.
3. Allow 10 working days after date of delivery to the architect for engineer's review of shop drawings.
4. The use of reproductions of theses contract drawings, including the use of electronic files, by any contractor, subcontractor, erector, fabricator, or material supplier in lieu of the independent preparation of shop drawings signified their acceptance of all information shown hereon as correct and obligates themselves to any job expense, real or implied, arising due to any errors that may occur thereon. Such use of reproductions of these contract documents will not be allowed without prior consent from the engineer.
1. An independent testing lab shall be engaged to perform quality control testing and inspections.
2. Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate activities with owner's testing lab.
3. Testing lab shall perform the following services:
A. Observe reinforcing steel and items embedded in concrete.
B. Observe concrete pours.
C. Provide concrete testing as follows:
i. Prepare one set of six cylinders, from each day's pour for each type of concrete used, for compressive strength testing. Break two cylinders at 7 days, two at 28 days, and hold two for future testing, if required. Note, the above counts are based on 6-in diameter cylinders, if smaller cylinders are used, the count for each break increases to three.
ii. Perform one slump test for ea. Set of cylinders prepared. Perform additional slump tests as required when changes in concrete consistency are discernable.
D. Provide inspection of structural steel connections with testing of a minimum of 20 percent of bolts and welds, per specifications.
TESTING LAB SERVICES
SHOP DRAWING REVIEW AND SUBMITTAL NOTES
POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS
GENERAL NOTES
GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONCRETE
STRUCTURAL STEEL
iv. ADS-1 500 pounds
v. EF-7 128 pounds
v. Hanger rod attachment to bottom of concrete use:
a. Hilti HDI-P drop in anchors
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20'-0" 20'-0" 20'-0" 19'-10 1/2"
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NEW 300 GAL.
BUFFER TANK.
DESIGN WEIGHT
= 3200 LBS
NEW 4'-0"x4'-0" x 4" THICK
HOUSEKEEPING PAD,
REF. 5/S2.1
NEW CHILLERS SET ON
EXIST. HOUSEKEEPING
PADS. DESIGN WEIGHT
= 7884 LBS / EA.
REF. 2 & 3/S2.1
NEW 18.5" x 24.5" OPENING IN
ROOF STRUCTURE ABOVE
FOR H-1; LOCATE CENTERED
IN U-JOIST; DO NOT CUT
INTO U-JOIST STEMS
NEW EXHAUST FAN
SUSPENDED FROM
STRUCTURE ABOVE.
DESIGN WEIGHT = 128 LBS
NEW 3'-0"x3'-0" x 4" THICK
HOUSEKEEPING PAD,
REF. 5/S2.1
HANG FROM BEAM ABOVE
UTILIZING (2) 3/8"Ø
THREADED RODS. SET INTO
HILTI HDI-P DROP IN
ANCHORS. MIN. ANCHOR
SPACING = 5 1/2"
MIN. ANCHOR CLEARANCE
FROM BEAM EDGE = 6"
EXIST. W8x24 BEAMS
TO REMAIN
EXIST. 12" CONCRETE
COLUMNS TO REMAIN
EXIST. W10 BEAMS TO
BE REMOVED
NEW W12x19
NEW W12x19
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NEW W12x19
DIAG. BRACES
NEW W12x19
DIAG. BRACES
ISOLATORS
PER MECH'L
5 TYPICAL DETAIL
EQUIPMENT PAD
EQUIPMENT BASE + 12" U.N.O.
6" EQUIPMENT BASE
DIM VARIES
6"
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EQUIP. BASE
SLAB; REF. PLAN
#4 @ 12" O.C.E.W.
3/4" CHAMFER
PROVIDE ANCHOR BOLT SIZE &
LOCATION AS REQ'D BY EQUIP.
SUPPLIER
#4 DOWEL @ 12" O.C. ALONG PERIMETER;
DRILL CONC. & INSTALL DOWEL USING THE HILTI
HVA ADHESIVE SYS. OR APPROVED SUBSTITUTE
T.O.C. ELEV.;
REF. PLAN
NOTES:
1. PAD THICKNESS 4" MIN.
2. COORDINATE WITH MECHANICAL & ARCHITECTURAL DWGS FOR HOUSKEEPING
PAD REQUIRED; VERIFY PAD DIMENSIONS & OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
WITH EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AS REQUIRED.
2"
EXIST. 12" CONC.
COLUMN
EXIST. W8x24
REF. PLAN
C COLUMNL
OR BOLT AS
INDICATED
NEW W12x19
3/16 1 1/2
(2) 3/4"Ø BOLTS
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NEW W12x40 1 3/4"
NEW W8x31
ISOLATOR
NEW COOLING
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1151 W. PIONEER PKWY. (817) 277-6686
ARLINGTON, TX 76013
Texas Registered Engineering Firm F-8284 C 2025 Copyright R. L. Woods & Associates, LLC
Structural and Forensic Engineering R. L. Woods & Associates, LLC
Trinity Cooling Tower & Chiller Replacement
1117 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701
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FLOOR FRAMING PLAN
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"
1 TRINITY BUILDING - 5th FLOOR - FLOOR FRAMING PLAN
PLAN
NORTH
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
2 COOLING TOWER PLATFORM - DEMO
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"
3 COOLING TOWER PLATFORM - NEW
SCALE: 3/4" = 1'-0"
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Trinity Cooling Tower & Chiller Replacement
1117 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701
State of Registration Firm Registration No.
EEA Project No.
7300 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg II, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78730-3204 USA
512.744.4400 main - 512.744.4444 fax www.eeace.com
CONSULTING
ENGINEERS
20250227
F-2497
TX
MEP GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONT.)
27. ALL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AS IT PERTAINS TO ATTACHING MEP ELEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EQUIPMENT, PIPE, DUCTWORK AND CONDUIT TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE AND ROOF SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR'S STRUCTURAL ENGINEER UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. DESIGN SHALL INCLUDE SUPPORTS AND WIND-LOADING RESTRAINTS FOR ALL MEP ELEMENTS INSTALLED ON THE ROOF. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT DESIGN REACTION FORCES TO THE PROJECT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FOR
REVIEW.
28. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUTTING AND PATCHING WORK AS REQUIRED TO INSTALL THE SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. ANY CUTTING THRU STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OR FLOORS SHALL FIRST BE APPROVED BY THE OWNER AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. ALL PATCHING AT WALLS SHALL BE THE SAME MATERIAL AS THE WALL AND TOUCHED UP WITH PAINT. ALL NEW WALL AND FLOOR PENETRATIONS SHALL BE MADE AT 90 DEGREE ANGLES. THERE SHALL BE NO DRILLING INTO THE FLOOR FROM ABOVE
OR BELOW WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING THE OWNER, AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
29. PRIOR TO ANY CUTTING OR TRENCHING, VERIFY WITH OWNER, UTILITY COMPANIES, AND LANDLORD THAT ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION IS KNOWN REGARDING UNDERGROUND OBSTRUCTIONS. TAKE CAUTION WHEN TRENCHING NOT TO DISTURB ANY EXISTING UTILITIES.
NOTIFY OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE IMMEDIATELY UPON UNCOVERING UNKNOWN UTILITIES FOR FURTHER DIRECTION.
30. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE START-UP AND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ALL NEW SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT, AS WELL AS TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE OWNER'S MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IN THE USE OF THESE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO ASSIST TEST & BALANCE CONTRACTOR AND THE COMMISSIONING AGENT AS REQUIRED.
31. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE FINAL INSPECTION OF THE WORK WITH THE OWNER AND ENGINEER, AND DEMONSTRATE PROPER
FUNCTIONALITY OF ALL NEW SYSTEMS.
32. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE ALL SYSTEM OUTAGES WITH THE OWNER; PROVIDE MINIMUM TWO WEEKS NOTICE.
GENERAL MEP NOTES
MEP GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS TO PROVIDE AN INSTALLATION COMPLETE IN EVERY RESPECT. WORK SHALL BE EXECUTED IN A WORKMANLIKE
MANNER AND SHALL INCLUDE ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, AND SUPERVISION ESSENTIAL TO PROVIDE COMPLETE FUNCTIONING SYSTEMS AS DESCRIBED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. IN THE EVENT THAT ADDITIONAL DETAILS OR SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION IS REQUIRED FOR WORK INDICATED, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SAME AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USUALLY FURNISHED WITH SUCH SYSTEMS OR
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE INSTALLATION AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER.
2. DEVIATIONS TO THE INTENDED DESIGN OR THE SCOPE OF THE WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN THE WORK TO BE REMOVED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.
3. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL CODES, STANDARDS, AND AMENDMENTS AND/OR OTHER AUTHORITIES THAT MAY HAVE JURISDICTION PERTAINING TO THE WORK. IN ADDITION, ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE STANDARDS AND PRACTICES OF THE OWNER.
4. ALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THIS PROJECT SHALL BE NEW AND UNUSED UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE ALL SHIPPING LABELS, DIRT, PAINT SPOTS, GREASE, AND STAINS FROM ALL EQUIPMENT. DEBRIS SHALL BE REMOVED AS IT ACCUMULATES. UPON COMPLETION OF HIS WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT. NO LOOSE PARTS OR SCRAPS OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LEFT ON THE PREMISES.
5. ALL MATERIALS SALVAGED FOR THE OWNER SHALL BE STORED BY CONTRACTOR UNTIL END OF PROJECT THEN RETURNED TO THE OWNER.
6. ALL WORK SHALL BE GUARANTEED AGAINST DEFECTIVE MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE DATE AS DEFINED BY THE
CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT HIS/HER OWN EXPENSE WHEN ORDERED TO DO SO, ALL WORK THAT MAY DEVELOP DEFECTS IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP WITHIN SAID PERIOD OF TIME. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SERVICE INTENDED, AS INTERPRETED BY THE ENGINEER. THE INSTALLATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MADE BY EXPERIENCED CRAFTSMAN IN A NEAT, WORKMANLIKE MANNER. ALL MATERIALS, TOOLS, COSTS, AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO COMPLETELY INSTALL ALL WORK SHALL BE
PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR.
7. ALL SAFETY EXPOSURES OR VIOLATIONS SHALL BE RECTIFIED IMMEDIATELY BY THE CONTRACTOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY, PROVIDING SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORK PROGRESS, PROVIDING TEMPORARY COVERINGS FOR OPENINGS THROUGH WALLS OR FLOORS, AND PROVIDING TEMPORARY BARRIERS, PARTITIONS AND/OR DUST BARRIERS WHERE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN OSHA AND THE OWNER'S SAFETY STANDARDS AND TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. ALL AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CONSTRUCTION AREA OR AFFECTED BY THE CONSTRUCTION MUST BE PROTECTED FROM DAMAGE, CLEANED, AND RESTORED TO THE ORIGINAL CONDITION AT NO ADDITIONAL EXPENSE TO THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYEWEAR FOR ALL PERSONNEL WHO ARE REQUIRED TO HANDLE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL PRODUCTS OR
WORK IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.
8. DO NOT DISTURB ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM). IF ACM ARE ENCOUNTERED OR SUSPECTED DURING THE COURSE OF WORK, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE OWNER AND ACCOMMODATE FURTHER NECESSARY ABATEMENT BY THE OWNER. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT SHALL OCCUR PRIOR TO
CONTRACTOR COMMENCING OR CONTINUING DEMOLITION OR CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS.
9. CONTRACTOR SHALL DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS TO THE OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL WORKING CONDITIONS SUCH AS STARTING TIME, NOISE AND VIBRATION LIMITATIONS, CONFINED SPACE, ETC. THROUGH THE OWNER AND APPROVAL SHALL BE RECEIVED TO START WORK.
10. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE JOBSITE AND VERIFY THE SCOPE OF WORK REQUIRED INCLUDING ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS, LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS, AND QUANTITIES AS SHOWN AND NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS AND THE EXTENT AND EFFECT OF EXISTING SYSTEMS. NOTIFY THE OWNER IF ANY OF THE WORK CANNOT
BE SAFELY ACCESSED.
11. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE FULL COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES AND CONTRACTORS TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK AS SHOWN AND NOTED IN THESE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPARE THE DRAWINGS OF OTHER TRADES AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE OWNER.
12. NOT ALL EXISTING UTILITIES ARE SHOWN FOR CLARITY OF THE DRAWING. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS AND SHALL PERFORM FIELD MEASUREMENTS PRIOR TO FABRICATION AND/OR PURCHASE OF ANY MATERIAL. CONTACT THE OWNER SHOULD EXISTING CONDITIONS BE DIFFERENT FROM THE DESIGN DRAWINGS. CONFLICTS ARISING DUE TO LACK OF COORDINATION SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY AND AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTRACTOR.
13. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS, LICENSES, CLEARANCES AND CERTIFICATES FROM THE OWNER AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE WORK.
14. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TRAIN HIS/HER EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS AS REQUIRED BY THE OWNER, IN THE RECOGNITION AND AVOIDANCE OF UNSAFE CONDITIONS, AND IN THE REGULATIONS AND HAZARDS WHICH APPLY TO THE AREA IN WHICH THE WORK WILL TAKE PLACE.
15. ANY REQUIRED CHANGES TO THE DRAWINGS RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALTERNATIVES AND/OR SUBSTITUTIONS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER FOR APPROVAL.
16. SUBMITTALS
A. ALL SUBMITTALS SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE ENGINEER. ALL SUBMITTALS NOT REVIEWED BY THE
CONTRACTOR WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT REVIEW. AFTER REVIEW HAS BEEN COMPLETED, SUBMIT A COPY OF EACH SUBMITTAL TO THE OWNER WITH THE APPROVAL SEAL OF THE ENGINEER AND THE CONTRACTOR. SUBMITTALS SHALL BE APPROVED PRIOR TO STARTING ANY WORK.
B. SUBMIT MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT RECOMMENDED METHOD OF INSTALLATION TO THE OWNER FOR ALL MATERIALS USED TO PERFORM THE WORK INDICATED BY THESE DOCUMENTS. ALL CHEMICALS OR CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS PROPOSED FOR USE ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PAINT THINNERS, SOLVENTS, ADHESIVES, SEALANTS, CLEANING COMPOUNDS, EPOXIES, ETC. MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
OWNER.
C. PROVIDE PRODUCT DATA SUBMITTALS ON ALL MAJOR EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS, AND MATERIALS SPECIFIED IN THESE PLANS FOR ENGINEER'S AND OWNER'S REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. SUBMIT CATALOG DATA SHOWING MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION, ALL STANDARD FEATURES, AMPERAGE, VOLTAGE, A/C RATINGS, DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, LISTINGS & PRODUCT LABELS, MATERIAL TYPES, FINISHES AND CLEARLY INDICATING WHICH OPTIONAL FEATURES WILL BE PROVIDED. EACH SUBMITTAL SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OF THE RELEVANT EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS SCHEDULE ON THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATION SECTION WITH EACH LINE ITEM MARKED COMPLIES OR DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.
C1. WHERE MULTIPLE SIZES ARE LISTED, INDICATE SIZES TO BE USED.
C2. WHERE MULTIPLE PRODUCTS ARE SHOWN ON THE SAME PAGE, INDICATE WHICH PRODUCTS TO BE USED.
C3. INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS INCLUDING SCHEMATIC AND INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAMS FOR POWER, SIGNAL, AND CONTROL WIRING.
D. PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS SHOWING ALL DUCTWORK, PIPING AND CONDUIT 2" AND ABOVE, AND ALL MAJOR EQUIPMENT AND HOUSEKEEPING PADS. THE USE OF REPRODUCTIONS OF THESE CONTRACT DRAWINGS BY ANY CONTRACTOR, SUBCONTRACTOR, ERECTOR, FABRICATOR OR MATERIAL SUPPLIER, IN LIEU OF THE PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS IS FORBIDDEN. SHOP DRAWINGS RECEIVED BEARING THE ENGINEER'S TITLE AND SEAL SHALL BE PROMPTLY
REJECTED.
E. ALL SUBMITTALS SHALL BE PROVIDED IN PDF FORMAT.
17. SHOULD ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CONFLICTS, OR AMBIGUITIES EXIST IN THE DRAWINGS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BRING THESE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE
OWNER IMMEDIATELY FOR ADJUSTMENT IN WRITING BEFORE SIGNING THE CONTRACT OR PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK. OTHERWISE, HE/SHE SHALL AT HIS/HER OWN EXPENSE, SUPPLY THE PROPER MATERIALS AND LABOR TO MAKE GOOD ANY DAMAGE OR DEFECT CAUSED BY SUCH UNINTENTIONAL ERROR.
18. CONTRACTOR SHALL CHECK ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, FIELD CONDITIONS AND DIMENSIONS FOR ACCURACY, AND CONFIRM THAT THE WORK IS BUILDABLE AS SHOWN AND MEETS ALL APPLICABLE CODES BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH CONSTRUCTION. IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THESE OR OTHER COORDINATION ISSUES, THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING A CLARIFICATION FROM THE OWNER BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK IN
QUESTION OR RELATED WORK.
19. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT FABRICATE OR INSTALL ITEMS AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS IF THERE ARE DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND THE INFORMATION SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS UNTIL SUCH DISCREPANCIES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. PRIOR TO FABRICATION OR INSTALLATION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY CALL SUCH DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE OWNER AND THE ENGINEER.
20. ALL WORK NOTED "NIC" OR "NOT IN CONTRACT" IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY ANOTHER CONTRACTOR AND IS NOT TO BE PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
21. IN CASES OF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE VARIOUS LAWS, CODES, AUTHORITIES, AND THE DOCUMENTS; THE WORK SHALL MEET
THE GREATER OR MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS.
22. THE SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION AND ANY SERVICE OUTAGES SHALL BE SCHEDULED AND COORDINATED WITH THE OWNER.
23. WORK AREAS SHALL BE KEPT CONTINUOUSLY, AT ALL TIMES, FREE OF DEBRIS AND NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER. ALL
EXISTING PIPING AND CONDUITS SHALL HAVE TEMPORARY PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE STORAGE OF MATERIALS, PARKING OF VEHICLES, AND RESTRICTIONS OF WORK WITH THE OWNER. AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION, THE SITE SHALL BE CLEANED UP AND RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION OR BETTER PRIOR TO THE START OF THE PROJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER.
24. THE DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY AND DO NOT GIVE FULLY DIMENSIONED LOCATIONS OF VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF WORK OR INDICATE ALL OFFSETS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED. DETERMINE EXACT LOCATIONS FROM FIELD MEASUREMENTS. MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO FIELD CONDITIONS IS CONSIDERED A PART OF THE
WORK REQUIRED.
25. WRITTEN DIMENSIONS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS.
26. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT: INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
A. RECORD DRAWINGS
A.1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN TWO SETS OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES SO THAT ALL CHANGES BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS
AND THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION CAN BE NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS. THIS INCLUDES ALL DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INDICATE ALL CHANGES FROM THE ORIGINAL PLANS MADE DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE WORK IN RED INK ON TWO SETS OF PRINTS. AT THE END OF CONSTRUCTION, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SIGN AND DATE THE DRAWINGS CERTIFYING THAT THEY ARE AN ACCURATE
REFLECTION OF THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION.
A.2. DELIVER RECORD DRAWINGS REFLECTING THE FINAL AS-BUILT CONDITION TO THE OWNER IN AUTOCAD OR REVIT FORMAT AFTER PROJECT COMPLETION. NOTE THAT THE FINAL INVOICE FOR THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE PAID BY THE OWNER UNTIL RECORD DRAWINGS ARE RECEIVED.
RECORD DRAWINGS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE OWNER BY THE ENGINEER BASED ON CONTRACTOR'S RED-LINE AS-BUILT MARKUPS. NOTE THAT THE FINAL INVOICE FOR THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE PAID BY THE OWNER UNTIL AS-BUILT MARKUPS ARE RECEIVED.
B. OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA: SUBMIT O&M DATA IN PDF FORMAT WITH COVER PAGE AND INDEX. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT: MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, PARTS LIST, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, WARRANTY DOCUMENTS AND FINAL APPROVED SUBMITTAL.
C. TEST & BALANCE REPORTS IN PDF FORMAT.
1. ALL NEW OPENINGS THROUGH FLOORS, ROOF, STRUCTURAL WALLS, AND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS (WHERE APPROVED BY THE OWNER) AND INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE ARCHITECT AND DESIGNED BY THE STRUCTURAL
ENGINEER. PENETRATIONS THROUGH SHEAR WALLS ARE PROHIBITED.
2. DUCT, PIPE AND CONDUIT ROOF PENETRATIONS:
2.A. ALL DUCT, PIPE, AND CONDUIT ROOF PENETRATIONS SHALL BE THROUGH INSULATED, FACTORY-MANUFACTURED FULLY-WELDED
GALVANIZED STEEL ROOF CURBS. CURBS MUST EXTEND 14" ABOVE THE FINISHED SURFACE OF THE ROOF AND SHALL BE SLOPED TO MATCH ROOF, SHALL MATCH ROOF MANUFACTURER’S REQUIREMENTS, AND SHALL BE INSTALLED TO MAINTAIN ROOF WARRANTY.
ATTACH CURB TO ROOF PER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S DESIGN. IF DESIGN IS NOT INCLUDED IN PROJECT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER'S SCOPE, THE DESIGN SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR'S LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.
2.B. ENTIRE ASSEMBLY SHALL BE DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND ALL IBC AND ASCE-7 WINDLOADING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS LESS THAN 60' HIGH . THIS SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO THE ATTACHMENT TO THE ROOF AND THE REQUIRED RESTRAINTS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH IBC AND ASCE-7, AS WELL AS ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS ABOVE THE ROOF.
2.C. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE STAINLESS STEEL FLASHING TO SEAL BETWEEN THE DUCT / PIPE AND THE ROOF CURB.
2.D. FLUES AND VENT STACKS SHALL MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION AND INSULATED ASSEMBLIES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VENT MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. TOP WITH BIRD PROOF FLUE CAP.
2.E. THE WEIGHT OF ALL DUCTS PENETRATING THE ROOF SHALL BE SUPPORTED FROM BELOW-ROOF STRUCTURE, NOT AT THE ROOF
CURB.
2.F. COORDINATE LOCATIONS OF EXISTING AND NEW ROOF PENETRATIONS TO MINIMIZE NUMBER OF OPENINGS. ELECTRICAL AND
REFRIGERANT LINES ARE TO USE THE SAME PENETRATIONS WHERE POSSIBLE.
2.G. COORDINATE ALL ROOF WORK WITH OWNERS ROOFING CONTRACTOR TO MAINTAIN THE WARRANTY.
3. PIPE AND CONDUITS PENETRATING FIRE-RATED FLOORS AND WALLS:
3.A. A UL-RATED FIRESTOP SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL PIPE PENETRATIONS THROUGH SMOKE AND/OR FIRE-RATED FLOORS
AND WALLS. FIRESTOP SYSTEM SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR THE FLOOR AND WALL TYPE, MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION, AND PIPE MATERIALS; RATINGS SHALL MATCH FIRE BARRIER RATINGS. ONLY PRODUCTS BY A SINGLE MANUFACTURER SHALL BE USED ON THE PROJECT; APPROVED MANUFACTURERS ARE STI, 3M AND HILTI. INSTALLERS SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY THE FIRESTOP SYSTEM
MANUFACTURER. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE INVENTORY OF ALL PENETRATIONS.
3.B. PIPE WEIGHT SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT THE FLOOR OR FROM HANGERS TO EITHER SIDE OF THE WALL OR FLOOR; PIPE WEIGHT
SHALL NOT BE SUPPORTED BY THE WALL.
3.C. INSULATION AND VAPOR BARRIER SHALL BE CONTINUOUS THROUGH THE PENETRATION.
3.D. FLOOR PENETRATIONS SHALL BE SEALED WATER TIGHT AT THE TOP OF THE FLOOR.
4. PIPE AND CONDUITS PENETRATING NON-FIRE RATED FLOORS AND WALLS INCLUDING SLAB ON GRADE:
4.A. WEIGHT SHALL BE SUPPORTED AT THE FLOOR OR FROM HANGERS ABOVE OR BELOW THE FLOOR. PIPE WEIGHT SHALL NOT BE
SUPPORTED BY THE WALL.
4.B. INSULATION AND VAPOR BARRIER SHALL BE CONTINUOUS THROUGH THE FLOOR.
4.C. FLOOR PENETRATION SHALL BE SLEEVED WITH MINIMUM 16 GA. GALVANIZED STEEL EXTENDING 2" ABOVE THE SLAB AND SEALED
WATER TIGHT.
4.D. WHERE FLOOR OR WALL PENETRATIONS ARE EXPOSED IN OCCUPIED SPACES, ESCUTCHEON PLATES SHALL BE INSTALLED TO
COVER THE OPENING.
4.E. PENETRATIONS THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS TO BE SEALED WATERTIGHT.
5. NO ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS SHALL BE USED IN ANY OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION.
6. ALL INSULATING MATERIALS AND ALL MATERIALS USED IN PLENUMS SHALL BE PLENUM RATED AND SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM E 84, HAVING A MAXIMUM FLAME SPREAD OF <25 AND A MAXIMUM SMOKE DEVELOPED RATING OF <50.
7. EQUIPMENT SCHEDULED ON THE DRAWINGS IS BASED UPON EQUIPMENT OF MANUFACTURER NOTED. EQUIPMENT FROM ANOTHER
MANUFACTURER MAY BE USED PROVIDED THAT THE CONTRACTOR SUBMIT PROOF THAT THE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IS EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN THAT SCHEDULED ON THE DRAWINGS AND IS APPROVED BY THE OWNER AND ENGINEER. PRICE SPECIFIED ITEM AS WELL
AS PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION.
8. INVERTER READY MOTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AEGIS SHAFT GROUNDING RING, COOLBLUE INDUCTIVE ABSORBERS, OR CERAMIC
BEARINGS AND CLASS F 105° C RISE INSULATION. REFERENCE NEMA MG1 PART 31.
9. PROVIDE TEFC MOTORS FOR ALL WET LOCATIONS AND ALL OUTDOOR LOCATIONS.
10. LOCATION OF NEW EQUIPMENT IS APPROXIMATE WHERE SHOWN. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT WITH AN EQUIPMENT LOCATION SHOWN ON
THE PLANS, DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL THE ENGINEER APPROVES A NEW LOCATION.
11. INSTALL ALL NEW EQUIPMENT WITH MANUFACTURER-RECOMMENDED CLEARANCES ON ALL SIDES FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE AS
WELL AS REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS WITHOUT REMOVING THE ENTIRE UNIT. PROVIDE NEC-REQUIRED CLEARANCE IN FRONT
OF LINE VOLTAGE CONTROL PANELS; MINIMUM 3'.
12. DUCTWORK, PIPING, CONDUIT, CABLING, ETC. SHOWN ON EACH PLAN IS RUN ABOVE THE CEILING ON THE FLOOR WHERE IT IS SHOWN
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
13. DUCTWORK, PIPING, CONDUIT, CABLING, ETC. SHOWN ON DRAWINGS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH AIR DISTRIBUTION DEVICES, SPECIAL CEILING, FLOOR, AND STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION, ETC. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RISES AND DROPS TO THOSE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS AS REQUIRED TO COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL OR MEP ELEMENTS SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ALL UTILITIES SHALL BE ROUTED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER, GROUPED TOGETHER WHEREVER POSSIBLE, AND LOCATED SO
AS TO CONSERVE BUILDING SPACE.
14. COORDINATION OF ALL TRADES IN CEILING SPACES TO ALLOW AN 8-INCH CLEAR PLANE FOR LOCATION OF LIGHTS IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO MAXIMIZE FUTURE FLEXIBILITY. REALIZING THAT THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE IN ALL CASES, DUE TO CEILING ELEVATION AND STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS, MAXIMUM EFFORT SHALL BE GIVEN TO MAINTAINING THE 8-INCH LIGHTING PLANE UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE.
15. MAINTAIN MINIMUM VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 7'-6" FROM THE FLOOR TO THE BOTTOM OF DUCTWORK , PIPING, AND ASSOCIATED
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS.
16. POWDER ACTUATED FASTENERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
17. PROVIDE AND INSTALL MINIMUM 2 12" LONG X 34" WIDE ENGRAVED PHENOLIC PLASTIC EQUIPMENT TAGS, BLACK LETTERS ON WHITE BACKGROUND, FOR ALL EQUIPMENT TO MATCH TAGS INDICATED ON PLANS. IF EXISTING TAGS ARE PRESENT EITHER FROM THE MANUFACTURER OR EXISTING CONDITIONS, COVER OR PAINT OVER THE OLD TAG AS REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE CONFLICTING TAG NAMES.
LABEL THERMOSTATS TO MATCH UNIT DESIGNATION. INDICATE ELECTRICAL PANEL AND CIRCUIT BREAKER NUMBER IDENTIFICATION ON
NAMEPLATE IN SMALLER LETTERS IN PARENTHESES.
18. U.N.O, PROVIDE CONCRETE HOUSEKEEPING PADS FOR ALL FLOOR MOUNTED MEP EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON VIBRATION ISOLATORS, BASE RAILS AND CONCRETE INERTIA BASES. CONTRACTOR TO COORDINATE LOCATIONS AND SIZES. REFER TO
DETAIL ON THIS SHEET.
19. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSULT THE ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND OTHER DRAWINGS RELATED TO
THIS PROJECT FOR ADDITIONAL WORK TO BE PROVIDED.
DEMOLITION NOTES
EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY DEMOLITION SCOPE OF WORK WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND OWNER PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF ANY EXISTING MEP ELEMENTS SHOWN ON THE PLANS TO BE REMOVED. ROOF, WALLS, AND FLOORS AFFECTED BY DEMOLITION ARE TO BE PATCHED/REPAIRED TO MATCH EXISTING STRUCTURE. PIPES, DUCTS, OR CONDUIT IN THE FLOOR, EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE, OR OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE ARE TO BE CUT OFF AND SEALED BELOW OR WITHIN FLOOR OR WALL LEVEL. CONFIRM THE EXTENT OF DEMOLITION WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN BID PROPOSAL AS DIRECTED. OWNER WILL DECONTAMINATE ALL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, PIPING AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, WHERE REQUIRED, PRIOR TO CONTRACTOR CUTTING AND REMOVING THESE MATERIALS.
GENERAL M & P PIPING NOTESMEP RESPONSIBILITY MATRIX
FURNISH INSTALL POWER CONTROL
120V & UP 24V
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT HOUSEKEEPING PADS MC MC
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT HOUSEKEEPING PADS EC EC
INERTIA BASES MC MC
HANGERS & SUPPORTS, INCLUDING DESIGN ALL ALL
DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS MC MC EC CC/FA
VFD'S - FWE FWE FWE EC CC
VFD'S - NOT FWE MC EC EC CC
STARTERS, DISCONNECTS - FWE FWE FWE EC CC
STARTERS, DISCONNECTS - NOT FWE EC EC EC CC
HEAT TRACE MC MC EC
HVAC TERMINAL UNITS (120V W/ 24V XFMR) MC MC EC CC
VALVES WITH ACTUATORS CC MC EC CC
DAMPERS - FWE - PACKAGED EQUIPMENT FWE FWE FWE
DAMPERS - FWE - AHU'S FWE FWE CC
DAMPERS - SEPARATE FROM EQUIPMENT CC MC CC
NOTES:
1. FOLLOW THE RESPONSIBILITIES SHOWN ABOVE UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS.
2. ABBREVIATIONS
FWE: FURNISHED WITH EQUIPMENT
ALL: ALL CONTRACTORS, BY DISCIPLINE MC: MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
EC: ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
CC: CONTROLS CONTRACTOR
FA: FIRE ALARM CONTRACTOR
1. PIPING IS NOT PERMITTED ABOVE ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS.
2. INSTALL ISOLATION VALVES AT ALL PIPING BRANCH TAPS (WATER, AIR, STEAM, ETC.). INCLUDE A UNION AT ALL THREADED VALVES
TO ALLOW REMOVAL OR ADJUSTMENT.
3. FLUSH AND CLEAN ALL NEWLY INSTALLED CHILLED WATER, CONDENSER WATER, HEATING WATER, AND STEAM PIPING AND
STRAINERS PRIOR TO PUTTING SYSTEMS INTO SERVICE. CONTRACTOR TO SUBMIT FLUSHING PLAN, INCLUDING PLAN DRAWINGS, PROPOSED EQUIPMENT AND CHEMICALS. VERIFY MINIMUM 10 FPS FLUSHING VELOCITIES WILL BE ACHIEVED IN ALL PIPE SIZES ND LINES. DO NOT FLUSH THROUGH EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE BYPASSES AND CONNECTIONS AS REQUIRED.
4. INSTALL VALVES IN TOP HALF OF HORIZONTAL PIPING WITH VALVE STEMS INCLINED AT A MINIMUM OF 30 DEGREES OR ONE FLANGE
BOLT HOLE ABOVE HORIZONTAL TO MINIMIZE DEBRIS COLLECTING AROUND THE VALVE STEM.
5. WHEN JOINING DISSIMILAR METALS USE DIELECTRIC NIPPLES OR DIELECTRIC COUPLINGS FOR PIPING 2" AND SMALLER. USE DIELECTRIC FLANGE KITS ON LARGER PIPING. DIELECTRIC UNIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. FOR PIPING SYSTEMS CONVEYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS WHICH ARE REQUIRED BY CODE TO BE GROUNDED, INSTALL JUMPERS ACROSS DIELECTRIC FITTINGS AND
FLANGES TO ENSURE A CONTINUOUS ELECTRICAL PATH.
6. PROVIDE PIPE HANGERS OR SUPPORTS PER THE BUILDING CODE AND ANSI/MSS SP-58 FOR ROD SIZES AND SPACING, AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE VIBRATION ISOLATION SCHEDULE.
A. PROVIDE COATED OR COPPER PLATED HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR COPPER PIPING.
B. PLACE HANGER WITHIN TWELVE INCHES OF EACH HORIZONTAL ELBOW.
C. SUPPORTS, HANGERS, AND ASSOCIATED ATTACHMENTS TO STRUCTURAL SHALL BE DESIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR'S
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS STAMPED BY PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL HANGER LOADS OVER 500 LBS. CALCULATIONS SHALL INCLUDE A 20% SAFETY FACTOR.
D. ALL HANGER RODS SHALL HAVE A DOUBLE NUT ABOVE AND BELOW THE CLEVIS HANGER OR TRAPEZE STRUCTURAL MEMBER.
E. ANCHORS TO BE INSTALLED IN EXISTING CONCRETE SHALL BE AN UNDERCUT STYLE, SUITABLE FOR BOTH CRACKED AND
NON-CRACKED CONCRETE. ANCHORS SHALL BE TYPE 304 STAINLESS STEEL IN UNCONDITIONED SPACES AND GALVANIZED
CARBON STEEL IN CONDITIONED SPACES, HILTI TYPE HDA OR EQUAL.
F. PIPE WEIGHT TO INCLUDE WEIGHT OF WATER AND INSULATION FOR CALCULATIONS.
7. INERTIA BASES: INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VIBRATION ISOLATION SCHEDULE.
8. APPLY ADHESIVE PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS WITH INFORMATION INDICATING FLOW DIRECTION ARROW AND FLUID IN PIPE. INSTALL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. APPLY ON NEW PIPING AT 20 FT. INTERVALS AND AT EACH CHANGE IN
DIRECTION.
9. PROVIDE REDUCERS AT PIPING CONNECTIONS AS REQUIRED.
10. PROVIDE AUTOMATIC HIGH POINT AIR VENTS AND LOW POINT MANUAL DRAINS. ROUTE AIR VENT DISCHARGE TO NEAREST FLOOR
DRAIN.
11. BRANCH PIPING SADDLE TAPS IN NEW PIPE SHALL BE LESS THAN 50% OF THE MAIN LINE SIZE.
12. HOT TAPS ARE NOT ALLOWED UNLESS APPROVED BY THE OWNER. HOT TAPS SHALL BE LESS THAN 50% OF THE MAIN LINE SIZE AND
SHALL BE MADE IN THE TOP HALF OF HORIZONTAL PIPING. TURN COUPON OVER TO THE OWNER UPON COMPLETION OF EACH HOT
TAP TO CONFIRM THAT IT IS NOT LOST IN THE PIPING SYSTEM.
13. PRESSURE TEST ALL PIPING SYSTEMS PER APPLICABLE BUILDING AND ASME CODES.
14. PUMPS:
A. USE ECCENTRIC REDUCERS FLAT ON TOP AT ALL HORIZONTAL PUMP SUCTION CONNECTIONS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.
B. INCLUDE FLEX CONNECTORS AT ALL FLANGED PUMP CONNECTIONS EQUAL TO METRAFLEX "CABLESPHERE" WITH CABLE
CONTROL UNITS.
C. PROVIDE SUCTION DIFFUSER ON END SECTION PUMP INLETS.
17. VALVES:
A. ISOLATION OR OPEN/CLOSE: 2" & BELOW - FULL-PORT BALL; >2" - LUG BODY BUTTERFLY B. BALANCING, ALL SIZES: BALL OR LUG BODY BUTTERFLY WITH MEMORY STOPS; GLOBE WHERE SPECIFICALLY SHOWN ON THE
PLANS.
C. GATE AND GLOBE VALVES TO BE RISING STEM TYPE.
D. FURNISH VALVES WITH EXTENDED STEM FOR USE IN INSULATED PIPING.
E. CONTROL VALVE BYPASS VALVE: GLOBE VALVE SIZED TO MATCH CONTROL VALVE.
F. ALL VALVES TO BE THREADED, FLANGED OR GROOVED; NO SOLDER ENDS.
G. ALL BUTTERFLY VALVES SHALL BE RATED FOR DEAD END SERVICE.
E. FURNISH CHAIN-WHEEL OPERATORS FOR VALVES 6 INCHES AND LARGER MOUNTED OVER 8 FEET ABOVE FLOOR.
F. LOCATE EQUIPMENT ISOLATION VALVES MINIMUM 7' AFF TO ALLOW ADEQUATE ROOM FOR EQUIPMENT
SERVICE/REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT.
18. CHECK VALVES:
A. INSTALL WAFER CHECK VALVES AT VERTICAL PUMP DISCHARGE.
B. INSTALL SWING CHECK VALVES IN HORIZONTAL PIPING ONLY.
C. INSTALL CHECK VALVES WITH 5 DIAMETERS STRAIGHT LENGTH UPSTREAM.
D. SIZE CHECK VALVES FOR 3-8 FPS VELOCITY.
19. STRAINERS:
A. INCLUDE A SINGLE PRESSURE GAUGE WITH TAPS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STRAINER TO INDICATE PRESSURE DROP ACROSS
THE STRAINER.
B. INCLUDE BLOWDOWN VALVE WITH PIPE PLUG.
C. WHERE THERE IS A BYPASS AROUND A PUMP, INSTALL THE STRAINER UPSTREAM OF SPLIT. IF A SUCTION DIFFUSER IS USED, ALSO INSTALL A WYE STRAINER IN THE BYPASS.
D. WYE-STRAINERS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH THE WYE BELOW 45 DEG IN HORIZONTAL PIPE OR IN DOWNWARD FLOW IN
VERTICAL PIPING.
E. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR REMOVAL OF STRAINER BASKETS.
Replacement
1117 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701
State of Registration Firm Registration No.
EEA Project No.
7300 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg II, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78730-3204 USA
512.744.4400 main - 512.744.4444 fax www.eeace.com
CONSULTING
ENGINEERS
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NOT TO SCALE1 HOUSE KEEPING PAD
4" TYP.
#3X8"X12" LEG
@ 12" O.C. TYP.
ALL EDGES.
DRILL & ADHERE
TO SLAB.
3/4"
CHAMFER
TYP.
C.J. #3 @12" O.C. E.W.
GENERAL NOTES:
1. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE FINAL PAD SIZE, LOCATION AND
EMBEDDED ITEMS WITH MEP DRAWINGS AND FINAL EQUIPMENT SHOP
DRAWINGS.
MIN. 4" LARGER ALL
AROUND EQUIPMENT.
ROUGHEN FLOOR
SLAB TO AN
AMPLITUDE OF 1/4".
1-1/2" CLR.
CONCRETE NOTES:
A. CONCRETE SHALL BE 3000 PSI AT 28 DAYS.
B. COMPLY WITH ACI 301, ACI 318, AND ASTM C94.
C. PROVIDE BROOM FINISH CONCRETE SURFACE.
D. SET TOP OF PAD LEVEL.
E. PROVIDE CONTROL JOINTS FOR PAD WHEN LENGTH OR WIDTH EXCEEDS 10'-0"
(HIGHER IF REQUIRED FOR
AHU CONDENSATE TRAP)
Replacement
1117 Trinity St.
Austin, TX 78701
State of Registration Firm Registration No.
EEA Project No.
7300 Ranch Road 2222, Bldg II, Ste. 100 Austin, TX 78730-3204 USA
512.744.4400 main - 512.744.4444 fax www.eeace.com
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ENGINEERS
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GENERAL MECHANICAL NOTES
1. ALL DUCT SIZES ARE INSIDE CLEAR DIMENSIONS IN INCHES.
2. BALANCING DAMPERS ARE REQUIRED AT EXHAUST BRANCH CONNECTIONS.
3. ROUND CONNECTIONS TO MAIN DUCT OR BRANCH DUCTS SHALL BE MADE VIA SPIN-IN OR DOVE-TAILED CONICAL TAPS WITH DAMPERS.
ALL RECTANGULAR DUCT BRANCHES TAP TO BE MADE WITH 45 DEG SMACNA TAP FITTING.
4. ROUTE ALL DUCT TIGHT TO STRUCTURE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. MAKE TRANSITIONS FLAT ON TOP.
5. FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL MITERED ELBOWS WITH TURNING VANES. RADIUSED RECTANGULAR ELBOWS SHALL HAVE CENTER LINE
RADIUS TO WIDTH RATIO (R/W) OF 1.5 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. ALL ROUND ELBOWS SHALL HAVE A CENTERLINE RADIUS TO DIAMETER RATIO (R/D) OF 1.5 UNLESS SHORT RADIUS ELBOWS ARE CALLED FOR ON THE PLANS IN WHICH CASE THE R/D RATIO SHALL
BE 1.0.
6. FLEXIBLE COLLARS SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED AT ALL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VIBRATING EQUIPMENT (FANS) AND DUCTS OR CASINGS. ALSO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS WHERE DUCTS CROSS BUILDING EXPANSION JOINTS.
7. PROVIDE FIRE DAMPERS, SMOKE DAMPERS, AND COMBINATION FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS WHERE SHOWN ON THE PLANS AND WHERE DUCTWORK PENETRATES FLOORS, FIRE WALLS AND HVAC CHASES REQUIRING PROTECTION IF NOT OTHERWISE SHOWN. ALL FIRE DAMPERS SHALL HAVE A 1.5 HOUR RATING UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE. ENDS OF DAMPER SHAFTS SHALL BE SCORED TO INDICATE OPEN/CLOSED POSITION. PROVIDE FSD'S WITH OPTIONAL NO-FLOW RATED DUCT SMOKE DETECTOR. INSTALL FD'S, SD'S AND FSD'S IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THEIR UL LISTING. PROVIDE, INSTALL AND LABEL
MINIMUM 14" X 14" DUCT ACCESS DOORS WITHIN 12" OF ALL FD, SD, AND FSD LOCATIONS.
8. INSTALL WALL LOUVERS AND CONNECTING DUCTWORK PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PITCH BOTTOM OF CONNECTING DUCT OR PLENUM TO OUTSIDE WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE LOUVER SO THAT ANY MOISTURE CARRYOVER WILL DRAIN TO OUTSIDE.
INSTALL 12" WIDE ACCESS DOOR HALF THE HEIGHT OF THE DUCT, MINIMUM 12" HIGH, WITHIN 6" OF THE LOUVER UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS.
9. DUCTWORK AND ROOFTOP EQUIPMENT ACCESSORIES SHALL BE SECURED TO STRUCTURE TO WITHSTAND THE SAME WIND LOADING
REQUIREMENTS AS THE ROOF CURB AND EQUIPMENT.
10. AN NEBB, TABB, OR AABC CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR SHALL BALANCE NEW AIRSIDE AND WATERSIDE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TO WITHIN +10%/-5% OF THE QUANTITIES AND FLOWRATES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. FURNISH A CERTIFIED TESTING AND BALANCING
REPORT TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
11. PROVIDE AND INSTALL A LABEL ON THE CEILING GRID OR WALL DIRECTLY UNDER OR ADJACENT TO ALL CONCEALED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, ISOLATION VALVES, AND CONTROL DEVICES. THE LABEL SHALL CONTAIN EQUIPMENT TAG NUMBER AND POWER SOURCE (IF APPLICABLE), ISOLATION VALVE SIZE AND SYSTEM, OR CONTROL ELEMENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
GENERAL MECHANICAL DEMO NOTES
1. EXISTING EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK & PIPING LOCATIONS AND SIZES HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS AND ARE SCHEMATIC IN NATURE. FIELD VERIFY LOCATIONS AND SIZES.
2. ITEMS SHOWN LIGHT ARE EXISTING TO REMAIN. ITEMS SHOWN BOLD AND DASHED ARE EXISTING TO BE REMOVED.
3. DEMOLITION OF ALL PIPING AND DUCTWORK SHALL INCLUDE ALL SUPPORTS, HANGERS, INSULATION, THERMOSTATS, AND FIRE
DAMPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
4. REMOVE CHILLED WATER, CONDENSER WATER, AND OTHER HVAC SYSTEMS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF SCOPE INDICATED ON THE PLANS, INCLUDING MATERIALS AND APPURTENANCES, UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS.
5. REMOVE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND RETURN TO OWNER FOR RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL. DELIVER ACCEPTED ITEMS TO OWNER
DESIGNATED LOCATION. ITEMS NOT KEPT BY OWNER SHALL BE STORED AND DISPOSED OF OFF SITE ACCORDING TO LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
6. REFER TO ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS FOR INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL DEMOLTION.
7. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL EXISTING UTILITIES AND FINISHES NOT BEING REPLACED OR
REMOVED.
GENERAL CONTROLS NOTES
1. ACTUATORS (UNLESS NOTED OR SHOWN OTHERWISE ON THE PLANS):
A. MODULATING ACTUATORS TO FAIL IN PLACE (AS IS).
B. TWO-POSITION ACTUATORS SHALL FAIL AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
C. CONTROL SIGNAL: 4-20mA
2. CONTROLS CONTRACTOR TO REVIEW ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS FOR ADDITIONAL BAS INTEGRATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING
PROVISIONS IN DDC PANEL LOCATIONS AND POWER.
3. BAS CONTROL PANELS AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS TO MEET APPROPRIATE UL LISTING.
4. NOTIFY ENGINEER IF EQUIPMENT COMMUNICATION INTERFACES ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH CHOSEN BAS.
MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS
DESCRIPTION AAB DESCRIPTION AAB
ABOVE CEILING A/C HUB DRAIN HD
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR AFF INCHES PER HOUR IN/HR
ABOVE GRADE. GROUND AG INDIRECT DRAIN/ RECEPTOR ID
ACCESS PANEL AP INDIRECT WASTE IW
ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYTENE ABS INVERT ELEVATION IE
AIR ADMITTANCE VALVE AAV LAVATORY LAV
ARCHITECT ARCH MAN HOLE MH
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION AHJ MAXIMUM MAX
BACKFLOW PREVENTER BFP MECHANICAL MECH
BELOW FINISHED FLOOR BFF MINIMUM MIN
BELOW FLOOR B/F MIXING VALVE MV
BELOW GRADE/ GROUND BG MOP SINK MS
BELOW SLAB B/S NORMALLY CLOSED NC
BOTTOM OF PIPE BOP NORMALLY OPEN NO
BRAKE HORSEPOWER BHP NOT IN CONTRACT NIC
BRITISH THERMAL UNIT BTUH NOT TO SCALE NTS
BTUH ( THOUSANDS ) MBH EXISTING TO BE PROTECTED IN PLACE (P)
CAST IRON CI POLYETHYLENE PE
CELCIUS C POLYETHYLENE…
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