S05 - RFI PDF - 36C24220B0059 - REPAIR BATHROOMS B104 BATH.pdf

Repair Bathrooms, B-104 at Bath VA Solicitation #: 36C24220B0059 Project #: 528A6-17-611

Request for information for the above project.

1. Do we need a security guard after working hours as stated in specs?

This is a standard VA spec but is rarely enforced or required.

2. Is there a storage area for materials?

The VA often provides an area to store material near the work site.

3. How Far is the main sewer line from the actual sewer drain?

Response: The new piping will be minimal as the new drains are replacing existing drains and piping will only need to be extended or cut in order to accommodate new floor finishes. There is no need to go back to the main sewer piping.

4. What type of ceiling is in each bathroom?

Response: All ceilings are gypsum board. Refer to room finish schedule and note #1 on enlarged views B8, D8 and F8 on sheet A501.

5. How thick is the concrete floor?

Response: As-built drawings document the slabs on these floors as 5” deep. Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

6. Is there any conduit under the bathroom floor?

Response: Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

7. Are there any pipes that need to be updated?

Response: There are no known piping issues. Contractor shall alert COR if there are any piping defects.

8. What size is the trench drain?

Response: Trench drain size will vary. Lengths can be seen on detail B8/A501 for Type ‘A’ bathrooms, detail D8/A501 for Type ‘B’ bathrooms, and detail F8/A501 for Type ‘C’ bathrooms.

9. What material will be provided by the Government?

Response: Logistical Categories are shown on sheets A301 and A501 which are referenced on the elevations and enlarged plans on A301 and A501. Unless specifically noted as provided by the government (VV, VC, or CF), all materials shall be provided and installed by the contractor.

1. Is there a new shower valve to be installed? If so, please state which designation is being used for this specific project. Specification lists several showers.

Response: No shower valves shall be installed.

2. Also please provide the same information regarding the center drain and the trench drain.

Response: Shower center drains and trench drains are to be replaced. All floor drains shall comply with ANSI A112.6.3, have cast iron bodies, and be type C as indicated on sheet G101.

Trench drains shall comply with ASME A112.6.3. The trench drain shall be suitable for shower thresholds and constructed of Type 304 stainless steel. The stainless steel slotted grate shall be not less than 4 inches wide with anchor supports, tile edge, bottom outlet and combination membrane flashing collar. Please refer to included specification for additional information.

1) What is the total bathroom count?

Response: There are 8 Type ‘A’, 2 Type ‘B’, and 2 Type ‘C’ bathrooms.

2) Are the Toilet Rooms identified in the drawings included?

Response: All bathrooms called out on sheet A101 are included.

3) Bathroom A203A on the Second Floor drawings does not show a toilet, sink, or shower in the drawing. Is it included in the bathroom count?

Response: Room A203A is not part of this project.

4) Do we need a security guards after working hours as stated in specs?

Response: This is a standard VA spec but is rarely enforced or required.

5) Is there storage areas for materials?

Response:

6) How far is the main sewer line from the actual sewer drain?

Response: The new piping will be minimal as the new drains are replacing existing drains and piping will only need to be extended or cut in order to accommodate new floor finishes. There is no need to go back to the main sewer piping.

7) What type of ceiling is in each bathroom?

Response: All ceilings are gypsum board. Refer to room finish schedule and note #1 on enlarged views B8, D8 and F8 on sheet A501.

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8) How thick is the concrete floor?

Response: As-built drawings document the slabs on these floors as 5” deep. Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

9) Is there any conduit under the bathroom floor?

Response: Contractor is responsible for verifying existing conditions.

10) Are there any pipes that need to be updated?

Response: There are no known piping issues. Contractor shall alert COR if there are any piping defects.

11) What size is the trench drain?

Response: Trench drain size will vary. Lengths can be seen on detail B8/A501 for Type ‘A’ bathrooms, detail D8/A501 for Type ‘B’ bathrooms, and detail F8/A501 for Type ‘C’ bathrooms.

The trench drain slotted grate shall be not less than 4 inches wide. Please refer to included specification section 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping for additional information.

12) What material will be provided by the Government?

Response: Logistical Categories are shown on sheets A301 and A501 which are referenced on the elevations and enlarged plans on A301 and A501. Unless specifically noted as provided by the government (VV, VC, or CF), all materials shall be provided and installed by the contractor.

13) Can the Government confirm the height of the walls and how high up the wall tiles are to be installed?

Response: Tile is to be installed to ceiling.

SECTION 22 13 00

FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section pertains to sanitary sewer and vent systems, including piping, equipment and all necessary accessories as designated in this section.

B. A complete listing of common acronyms and abbreviations are included in Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealant products.

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING: Preparation and finish painting and identification of piping systems.

F. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING: Pipe Hangers and Supports, Materials Identification.

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1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A13.1-2007..............Identification of Piping Systems

A112.36.2M-1991.........Cleanouts

A112.6.3-2019...........Floor and Trench Drains

B1.20.1-2013............Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

B16.1-2015..............Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

Classes 25, 125, and 250

B16.4-2016..............Grey Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 and 250

B16.15-2018.............Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings, Classes

125 and 250

B16.18-2018.............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure

Fittings

B16.21-2016.............Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

B16.22-2018.............Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint

Pressure Fittings

B16.23-2016.............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage

Fittings: DWV

B16.24-2016.............Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged

Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500

B16.29-2017.............Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-

Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV

B16.39-2014.............Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions Classes

150, 250, and 300

B18.2.1-2012............Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and

Lag Screws (Inch Series)

C. American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE):

1001-2017...............Performance Requirements for Atmospheric Type

Vacuum Breakers

1018-2001...............Performance Requirements for Trap Seal Primer

Valves – Potable Water Supplied

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1044-2015...............Performance Requirements for Trap Seal Primer

Devices – Drainage Types and Electronic Design

Types

1079-2012...............Performance Requirements for Dielectric Pipe

Unions

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

A53/A53M-2018...........Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black

And Hot-Dipped, Zinc-coated, Welded and

Seamless

A74-2017................Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

A888-2018a..............Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron

Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm

Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

B32-2008(R2014).........Standard Specification for Solder Metal

B43-2015................Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass

Pipe, Standard Sizes

B88-2016................Standard Specification for Seamless Copper

Water Tube

B306-2013...............Standard Specification for Copper Drainage Tube

(DWV)

B687-1999(R2016)........Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and

Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples

B813-2016...............Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste

Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy

Tube

B828-2016...............Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings

C564-2014...............Standard Specification for Rubber Gaskets for

Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

D2321-2018..............Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other

Gravity-Flow Applications

D2564-2012(R3018).......Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping

Systems

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D2665-2014..............Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and

Fittings

D2855-2015..............Standard Practice for Two-Step (Primer and

Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly(Vinyl

Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl

Chloride) CPVCP Pipe and Piping Components with

Tapered Sockets

D5926-2015..............Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Gaskets for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems

F402-2018...............Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent

Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining

Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F477-2014...............Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals

(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

F1545-2015e1............Standard Specification for Plastic-Lined

Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges

E. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI):

2006....................Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook

301-2012................Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron

Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm

Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

310-2012................Specification for Coupling for Use in

Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and

Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

F. Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA):

A4015-14/19.............Copper Tube Handbook

G. International Code Council (ICC):

IPC-2018................International Plumbing Code

H. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS):

SP-123-2018.............Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use with Copper Water Tube

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2020.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

J. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

508-99 (R2013)..........Standard For Industrial Control Equipment

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 13 00, FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING”,

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

1. Piping.

2. Floor Drains.

3. Cleanouts.

4. Trap Seal Protection.

5. Penetration Sleeves.

6. Pipe Fittings.

7. Traps.

8. Exposed Piping and Fittings.

D. Detailed shop drawing of clamping device and extensions when required in connection with the waterproofing membrane or the floor drain.

E. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replaceable parts, and troubleshooting guide:

1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s bio-based

Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the

Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

B. Refer to Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for additional sustainable design requirements.

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Comply with requirements in Paragraph “AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION” of Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SANITARY WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING

A. Cast iron waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings.

1. Cast iron waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings shall be used for the following applications:

a. Pipe buried in or in contact with earth.

b. Sanitary pipe extensions to a distance of approximately 1500 mm

(5 feet) outside of the building.

c. Interior waste and vent piping above grade.

2. Cast iron Pipe shall be bell and spigot or hubless (plain end or no-hub or hubless).

3. The material for all pipe and fittings shall be cast iron soil pipe and fittings and shall conform to the requirements of CISPI 301, ASTM A888, or ASTM A74.

4. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall be made from a minimum of 95 percent post-consumer recycled material.

5. Joints for hubless pipe and fittings shall conform to the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Couplings for hubless joints shall conform to CISPI 310. Joints for hub and spigot pipe shall be installed with compression gaskets conforming to the requirements of ASTM C564.

B. Copper Tube, (DWV):

1. Copper DWV tube sanitary waste, drain and vent pipe may be used for piping above ground, except for urinal drains.

2. The copper DWV tube shall be drainage type, drawn temper conforming to ASTM B306.

3. The copper drainage fittings shall be cast copper or wrought copper conforming to ASME B16.23 or ASME B16.29.

4. The joints shall be lead free, using a water flushable flux, and conforming to ASTM B32.

C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings are permitted where the waste temperature is less than 60 degrees C (140 degrees F).

2. PVC piping and fittings shall NOT be used for the following applications:

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a. Waste collected from steam condensate drains.

b. Spaces such as mechanical equipment rooms, kitchens, Sterile

Processing Services, sterilizer areas, and areas designated for sleep.

c. Vertical waste and soil stacks serving more than two floors.

d. Exposed in mechanical equipment rooms.

e. Exposed inside of ceiling return plenums.

3. Polyvinyl chloride sanitary waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings shall be solid core sewer piping conforming to ASTM D2665, sewer and drain series with ends for solvent cemented joints.

4. Fittings: PVC fittings shall be solvent welded socket type using solvent cement conforming to ASTM D2564.

2.2 PUMP DISCHARGE PIPING

NA

2.3 EXPOSED WASTE PIPING

A. Chrome plated brass piping of full iron pipe size shall be used in finished rooms for exposed waste piping connecting fixtures, casework, cabinets, equipment and reagent racks when not concealed by apron including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

1. The Pipe shall meet ASTM B43, regular weight.

2. The Fittings shall conform to ASME B16.15 or ASTM D2665.

3. Nipples shall conform to ASTM B687, Chromium-plated.

4. Unions shall be brass or bronze with chrome finish. Unions 65 mm

(2-1/2 inches) and larger shall be flange type with approved gaskets.

B. In unfinished Rooms such as mechanical Rooms and Kitchens, Chrome-plated brass piping is not required. The pipe materials specified under the paragraph “Sanitary Waste, Drain, and Vent Piping” can be used. The sanitary pipe in unfinished rooms shall be painted as specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

2.4 SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

NA

2.5 CLEANOUTS

A. Cleanouts shall be the same size as the pipe, up to 100 mm (4 inches);

and not less than 100 mm (4 inches) for larger pipe. Cleanouts shall be easily accessible and shall be gastight and watertight. Minimum

Project #: 528A6-17-611 clearance of 600 mm (24 inches) shall be provided for clearing a clogged sanitary line.

B. Floor cleanouts shall be gray iron housing with clamping device and round, secured, scoriated, gray iron cover conforming to ASME

A112.36.2M. A gray iron ferrule with hubless, socket, inside calk or spigot connection and counter sunk, taper-thread, brass or bronze closure plug shall be included. The frame and cover material and finish shall be nickel-bronze copper alloy with a square shape. The cleanout shall be vertically adjustable for a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches). When a waterproof membrane is used in the floor system, clamping collars shall be provided on the cleanouts. Cleanouts shall consist of wye fittings and eighth bends with brass or bronze screw plugs. Cleanouts in the resilient tile floors, quarry tile and ceramic tile floors shall be provided with square top covers recessed for tile insertion. In the carpeted areas, carpet cleanout markers shall be provided. Two way cleanouts shall be provided where indicated in the contract document and at every building exit. The loading classification for cleanouts in sidewalk areas or subject to vehicular traffic shall be heavy duty type.

C. Cleanouts shall be provided at or near the base of the vertical stacks with the cleanout plug located approximately 600 mm (24 inches) above the floor. If there are no fixtures installed on the lowest floor, the cleanout shall be installed at the base of the stack. The cleanouts shall be extended to the wall access cover. Cleanout shall consist of sanitary tees. Nickel-bronze square frame and stainless steel cover with minimum opening of 150 by 150 mm (6 by 6 inches) shall be furnished at each wall cleanout. Where the piping is concealed, a fixture trap or a fixture with integral trap, readily removable without disturbing concealed pipe, shall be accepted as a cleanout equivalent providing the opening to be used as a cleanout opening is the size required.

D. In horizontal runs above grade, cleanouts shall consist of cast brass tapered screw plug in fitting or caulked/hubless cast iron ferrule.

Plain end (hubless) piping in interstitial space or above ceiling may use plain end (hubless) blind plug and clamp.

2.6 FLOOR DRAINS

A. General Data: floor drain shall comply with ASME A112.6.3. A caulking flange, inside gasket, or hubless connection shall be provided for

Project #: 528A6-17-611 connection to cast iron pipe, screwed or no hub outlets for connection to steel pipe. The drain connection shall be bottom outlet. A membrane clamp and extensions shall be provided, if required, where installed in connection with waterproof membrane. Puncturing membrane other than for drain opening shall not be permitted. Double drainage pattern floor drains shall have integral seepage pan for embedding into floor construction, and weep holes to provide adequate drainage from pan to drain pipe. For drains not installed in connection with a waterproof membrane, a .45 kg (16-ounce) soft copper flashing membrane, 600 mm (24 inches) square or another approved waterproof membrane shall be provided.

B. Type C (FD-C) medium duty (non-traffic) floor drain shall comply with ASME A112.6.3. The type C floor drain shall have a cast iron body, double drainage pattern, clamping device, light duty nickel bronze adjustable strainer with round or square grate of 150 mm (6 inches) width or diameter minimum for toilet rooms, showers and kitchens.

C. Type Z (FD-Z) trench drain shall comply with ASME A112.6.3. The type Z trench drain shall be suitable for shower thresholds and constructed of

Type 304 stainless steel. The stainless steel slotted grate shall be not less than 100 mm (4 inches) wide with anchor supports, tile edge, bottom outlet and combination membrane flashing collar.

2.7 TRAPS

A. Traps shall be provided on all sanitary branch waste connections from fixtures or equipment not provided with traps. Exposed brass shall be polished brass chromium plated with nipple and set screw escutcheons.

Concealed traps may be rough cast brass or same material as the piping they are connected to. Slip joints are prohibited on sewer side of trap. Traps shall correspond to fittings on cast iron soil pipe or steel pipe respectively, and size shall be as required by connected service or fixture.

2.8 PRIMER VALVES AND TRAP SEAL PRIMER SYSTEMS

A. Trap Primer (TP-1): The trap seal primer system shall be electronic type conforming to ASSE 1044.

1. The controller shall have a 24 hour programmable timer, solid state, 6 outlet zones, minimum adjustable run time of 1 minute for each zone, 12 hour program battery backup, manual switch for 120VAC power, 120VAC to 24VAC internal transformer, fuse protected

Project #: 528A6-17-611 circuitry, UL listed, 120VAC input-24VAC output, constructed of enameled steel or plastic.

2. The cabinet shall be recessed mounting with a stainless steel cover.

3. The solenoid valve shall have a brass body, suitable for potable water service, normally closed, 861 kPa (125 psig) rated, 24VAC.

4. The control wiring shall be copper in accordance with the National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Article 725 and not less than 18 gauge. All wiring shall be in conduit and in accordance with Division 26 of the specifications.

5. The vacuum breaker shall conform to ASSE 1001.

B. Trap Primer (TP-2): The trap seal primer valve shall be hydraulic, supply type with a pressure rating of 861 kPa (125 psig) and conforming to standard ASSE 1018.

1. The inlet and outlet connections shall be 15 mm or DN15 (NPS 1/2 inch)

2. The trap seal primer valve shall be fully automatic with an all brass or bronze body.

3. The trap seal primer valve shall be activated by a drop in building water pressure, no adjustment required.

4. The trap seal primer valve shall include a manifold when serving two, three, or four traps.

5. The manifold shall be omitted when serving only one trap.

2.9 PENETRATION SLEEVES

A. A sleeve flashing device shall be provided at points where pipes pass through membrane waterproofed floors or walls. The sleeve flashing device shall be manufactured, cast iron fitting with clamping device that forms a sleeve for the pipe floor penetration of the floor membrane. A galvanized steel pipe extension shall be included in the top of the fitting that shall extend 50 mm (2 inches) above finished floor and galvanized steel pipe extension in the bottom of the fitting that shall extend through the floor slab. A waterproof caulked joint shall be provided at the top hub.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPE INSTALLATION

A. The pipe installation shall comply with the requirements of the

International Plumbing Code (IPC) and these specifications.

B. Branch piping shall be installed for waste from the respective piping systems and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, Project #: 528A6-17-611 cabinets and equipment, including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

C. Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe shall be reamed to full size after cutting.

D. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work.

E. The piping shall be installed above accessible ceilings where possible.

F. The piping shall be installed to permit valve servicing or operation.

G. The piping shall be installed free of sags and bends.

H. Seismic restraint shall be installed where required by code.

I. Changes in direction for soil and waste drainage and vent piping shall be made using appropriate branches, bends and long sweep bends.

Sanitary tees and short sweep quarter bends may be used on vertical stacks if change in direction of flow is from horizontal to vertical.

Long turn double wye branch and eighth bend fittings shall be used if two fixtures are installed back to back or side by side with common drain pipe. Straight tees, elbows, and crosses may be used on vent lines. Do not change direction of flow greater than 90 degrees. Proper size of standard increaser and reducers shall be used if pipes of different sizes are connected. Reducing size of drainage piping in direction of flow is prohibited.

J. Buried soil and waste drainage and vent piping shall be laid beginning at the low point of each system. Piping shall be installed true to grades and alignment indicated with unbroken continuity of invert. Hub ends shall be placed upstream. Required gaskets shall be installed according to manufacturer’s written instruction for use of lubricants, cements, and other installation requirements.

K. Cast iron piping shall be installed according to CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook,” Chapter IV, “Installation of Cast

Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings”

L. Aboveground copper tubing shall be installed according to Copper Development Association’s (CDA) “Copper Tube Handbook”.

M. Aboveground PVC piping shall be installed according to ASTM D2665.

N. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the

Government.

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3.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Hub and spigot, cast iron piping with gasket joints shall be joined in accordance with CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for compression joints.

B. Hub and spigot, cast iron piping with calked joints shall be joined in accordance with CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for lead and oakum calked joints.

C. Hubless or No-hub, cast iron piping shall be joined in accordance with CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for hubless piping coupling joints.

D. For threaded joints, thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. The threads shall be cut full and clean using sharp disc cutters. Threaded pipe ends shall be reamed to remove burrs and restored to full pipe inside diameter. Pipe fittings and valves shall be joined as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is required by the pipe service.

2. Pipe sections with damaged threads shall be replaced with new sections of pipe.

E. Copper tube and fittings with soldered joints shall be joined according to ASTM B828. A water flushable, lead free flux conforming to ASTM B813 and a lead-free alloy solder conforming to ASTM B32 shall be used.

F. For PVC piping, solvent cement joints shall be used for joints. All surfaces shall be cleaned and dry prior to applying the primer and solvent cement. Installation practices shall comply with ASTM F402.

The joint shall conform to ASTM D2855 and ASTM D2665 appendices.

3.3 SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

A. Transition coupling shall be installed at pipe joints with small differences in pipe outside diameters.

B. Dielectric fittings shall be installed at connections of dissimilar metal piping and tubing.

3.4 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND ACCESSORIES

A. All piping shall be supported according to the International Plumbing

Code (IPC), Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, and these specifications. Where conflicts arise between these the code and

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING the most restrictive or the requirement that specifies supports with highest loading or shortest spacing shall apply.

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B. Hangers, supports, rods, inserts and accessories used for pipe supports shall be painted according to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Electroplated copper hanger rods, hangers and accessories may be used with copper tubing.

C. Horizontal piping and tubing shall be supported within 300 mm (12 inches) of each fitting or coupling.

D. Horizontal cast iron piping shall be supported with the following maximum horizontal spacing and minimum hanger rod diameters:

1. 40 mm or DN40 to 50 mm or DN50 (NPS 1-1/2 inch to NPS 2 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 10 mm (3/8 inch) rod.

2. 75 mm or DN75 (NPS 3 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 15 mm (1/2 inch) rod.

3. 100 mm or DN100 to 125 mm or DN125 (NPS 4 inch to NPS 5 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 18 mm (5/8 inch) rod.

4. 150 mm or DN150 to 200 mm or DN200 (NPS 6 inch to NPS 8 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 20 mm (3/4 inch) rod.

5. 250 mm or DN250 to 300 mm or DN300 (NPS 10 inch to NPS 12 inch):

1500 mm (60 inch) with 23 mm (7/8 inch) rod.

E. //The maximum spacing for plastic pipe shall be 1.22 m (4 feet).// F. Vertical piping and tubing shall be supported at the base, at each floor, and at intervals no greater than 4.6 m (15 feet).

G. In addition to the requirements in Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, Floor, Wall and Ceiling Plates, Supports, Hangers shall have the following characteristics:

1. Solid or split unplated cast iron.

2. All plates shall be provided with set screws.

3. Height adjustable clevis type pipe hangers.

4. Adjustable floor rests and base flanges shall be steel.

5. Hanger rods shall be low carbon steel, fully threaded or threaded at each end with two removable nuts at each end for positioning rod and hanger and locking each in place.

6. Riser clamps shall be malleable iron or steel.

7. Rollers shall be cast iron.

8. See Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, for requirements on insulated pipe protective shields at hanger supports.

H. Miscellaneous materials shall be provided as specified, required, directed or as noted in the contract documents for proper installation

Project #: 528A6-17-611 of hangers, supports and accessories. If the vertical distance exceeds

6.1 m (20 feet) for cast iron pipe additional support shall be provided in the center of that span. All necessary auxiliary steel shall be provided to provide that support.

I. Cast escutcheon with set screw shall be provided at each wall, floor and ceiling penetration in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork.

J. Penetrations:

1. Fire Stopping: Where pipes pass through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke partitions, or floors, a fire stop shall be installed that provides an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases as specified in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Clearances between raceways and openings shall be completely filled and sealed with the fire stopping materials.

2. Water proofing: At floor penetrations, clearances shall be completely sealed around the pipe and make watertight with sealant as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

K. Exhaust vents shall be extended separately through roof. Sanitary vents shall not connect to exhaust vents.

3.5 TESTS

A. Sanitary waste and drain systems shall be tested either in its entirety or in sections.

B. Waste System tests shall be conducted before trenches are backfilled or fixtures are connected. A water test or air test shall be conducted, as directed.

1. If entire system is tested for a water test, tightly close all openings in pipes except highest opening, and fill system with water to point of overflow. If the waste system is tested in sections, tightly plug each opening except highest opening of section under test, fill each section with water and test with at least a 3 m (10 foot) head of water. In testing successive sections, test at least upper 3 m (10 feet) of next preceding section so that each joint or pipe except upper most 3 m (10 feet) of system has been submitted to a test of at least a 3 m (10 foot) head of water. Water shall be kept in the system, or in portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts. System shall then be tight at all joints.

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2. For an air test, an air pressure of 34 kPa (5 psig) gauge shall be maintained for at least 15 minutes without leakage. A force pump and mercury column gauge shall be used for the air test.

3. After installing all fixtures and equipment, open water supply so that all p-traps can be observed. For 15 minutes of operation, all p-traps shall be inspected for leaks and any leaks found shall be corrected.

4. Final Tests: Either one of the following tests may be used.

a. Smoke Test: After fixtures are permanently connected and traps are filled with water, fill entire drainage and vent systems with smoke under pressure of .25 kPa (1 inch of water) with a smoke machine. Chemical smoke is prohibited.

b. Peppermint Test: Introduce 60 ml (2 ounces) of peppermint into each line or stack.

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