33 05 53 - Identification For Utilities Piping And Equipment.pdf

33 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR UTILITIES PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 33 05 53 – IDENTIFICATION FOR UTILITIES PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Stencils.

2. Pipe markers.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 33 31 11 – Public Sanitary Sewerage Gravity Piping: Materials and methods for piping, valves, and appurtenances.

2. Section 33 31 23 – Sanitary Sewerage Force Main Piping: Materials and methods for piping, valves, and appurtenances.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

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

1.3 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Section 01 31 19 – Project Meetings: Requirements for preinstallation meeting.

B. Convene minimum one week prior to commencing Work of this Section.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures: Requirements for submittals.

B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's catalog literature for each product required.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit list of wording, symbols, letter size, and color-coding for mechanical identification and valve chart and schedule, including valve tag number, location, function, and valve manufacturer's name and model number.

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

E. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

F. Qualifications Statements:

1. Submit qualifications for manufacturer.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 77 00 – Closeout Requirements: Requirements for closeout procedures.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of tagged valves; include valve tag numbers.

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1.6 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01 77 00 – Closeout Requirements: Requirements for maintenance materials.

B. Extra Stock Materials: Furnish two containers of spray-on adhesive.

C. Tools: Furnish special crimpers and other devices required for Owner to re-install tags.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conform to ASME A13.1 for color scheme for identification of piping systems and accessories.

1.8 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this Section with minimum three years' documented experience.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 STENCILS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Marking Services, Inc.

2. Substitutions: Specified in Section 01 61 00 – Product Requirements.

B. Description:

1. Clean-cut symbols.

2. Letters:

a. Up to 2-inch Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 1/2-inch-high letters.

b. 2-1/2- to 6-inch Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 1-inch-high letters.

c. Over 6-inch Outside Diameter of Insulation or Pipe: 1-3/4-inch-high letters.

C. Stencil Paint: As specified in Section 09 91 00 – Painting and Coating ; semigloss enamel.

D. Color-Coding and Lettering Size: Conform to ASME A13.1.

2.2 PIPE MARKERS

A. Color-Coding and Lettering Size: Conform to ASME A13.1.

B. Plastic Pipe Markers

1. Manufacturers:

a. Marking Services, Inc.

b. Substitutions: Specified in Section 01 61 00 – Product Requirements.

c. Description:

1) Factory-fabricated, flexible, semi-rigid plastic.

2) Preformed to fit around pipe or pipe covering.

3) Larger sizes may have maximum sheet size with spring fastener.

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C. Plastic Tape Pipe Markers

1. Manufacturers:

a. Kolbi Pipe Marker Co.

b. Substitutions: Specified in Section 01 61 00 – Product Requirements.

c. Description: Flexible, vinyl film tape with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing and printed markings.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Section 01 73 00 – Execution Requirements: Requirements for installation preparation.

B. Degrease and clean surfaces to receive adhesive for identification materials.

C. Prepare surfaces as specified in Section 09 91 00 – Painting and Coating for stencil painting.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Apply stencil painting as specified in Section 09 91 00 – Painting and Coating.

B. Install identifying devices after completion of coverings and painting.

C. Install plastic nameplates with corrosion-resistant mechanical fasteners or adhesive.

D. Labels:

1. Install labels with sufficient adhesive for permanent adhesion and seal with clear lacquer.

2. For unfinished covering, apply paint primer before applying labels.

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

F. Identify valves in main and branch piping with tags.

G. Piping:

1. Identify piping, concealed or exposed, with plastic tape pipe markers or stenciled painting.

2. Identify service, flow direction, and pressure.

3. Install in clear view and align with axis of piping.

4. Locate identification not to exceed 20 feet on straight runs, including risers and drops, adjacent to each valve and tee, at each side of penetration of structure or enclosure, and at each obstruction.

H. Ceiling Tacks:

1. Provide ceiling tacks to locate valves above T-bar-type panel ceilings.

2. Locate in corner of ceiling panel closest to equipment.

END OF SECTION 33 05 53