BLDG 500 Renovate 3A-3B - Specs VOL 4 Issue for Bid_.pdf

Martinsburg, WV

BLDG 500 Renovate 3A + 3B

VOLUME A (1 & 2)

VOLUME B (3 & 4)

PROJECT MANUAL

BID DOCUMENTS

April 7, 2021

Volume 4 of 4

I, Jess Farber, am the Coordinating Professional on Project

Number 613-19-100 Bldg. 500 Renovate 3B at Martinsburg VA

Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV.

I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of West

Virginia.

I, Robert Hans, am the Coordinating Professional on Project

Number 613-19-100 Bldg. 500 Renovate 3B at Martinsburg VA

Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV.

I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge. I am a duly registered

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of West

Virginia.

Bldg. 500 - Renovate 3B 11-01-16 Project No. 613-19-101

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all se ctions of Division 21.

B. This project shall have selected building system s commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commis sioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREME NTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is resp onsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONIN G REQUIRMENTS. A

Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA shall manage the commissioning process.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS .

C. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND S AMPLES.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissio ning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. Thi s Section supplements the general requirements specified in S ection 01 91 00

General Commissioning Requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members .

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified i n Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and test ing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Se ction 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning shall include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Re quirements:

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. The commissioning process requires review of sel ected Submittals. The

Commissioning Agent shall provide a list of submitt als that shall be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list sha ll be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contr actor. Refer to

Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and S AMPLES for further details.

B. The commissioning process requires Submittal rev iew simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 9 1 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression s ystems shall require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppr ession construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Sec tion 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as r equired to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Che cklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testin g. The

Commissioning Agent shall prepare Pre-Functional Ch ecklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitte d to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commission ing Agent may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the Com missioning Agent determines that the information provided on the che cklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent shall return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant n umber of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning

Agent shall select a broader sample of checklists f or review. If the

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant n umber of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the ch ecklists for the type of equipment shall be returned to the Contract or for correction

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REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Fun ctional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

A. Contractor tests as required by other sections o f Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated in to the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent shall w itness selected

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Comm issioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to schedu ling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Funct ional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent shall prepare detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review a nd approval by the

VA COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the require d labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent shall witness and d ocument the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verif y tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSION ING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance per sonnel is required in cooperation with the VA COR and Commissioning Agent . Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Cont ractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the VA COR after submission an d approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additiona l Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in acc ordance with

NFPA 13.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifica tions.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, A ND SAMPLES.

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBI NG PIPING.

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materi als, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automa tic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 101 edi tion 2018, NFPA 13 edition 2019, NFPA 14 edition 2019 and referenced s tandards, FM approval guide, Uniform Building Code, UL Fire Prot ection Directory.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance wit h NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design ar ea reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throu ghout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classific ations shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 s hall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification f rom the

Government for any hazard classification not identi fied. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatmen t, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratorie s, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Swit chgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

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c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage roo ms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associat ed storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail st ores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building manage ment storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, fi le storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 sq uare meters

(1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distri bution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand includ ing hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent bel ow the available water supply curve.

4. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge. For buildings greater than two stories, provide a check valve at each control valve.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barri er zones shown on the drawings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detail ed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sp rinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer li censed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government r eview is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains resp onsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and buil ding construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals shall not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved pri or to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submitta ls in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the approp riate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide su bmittal items in

Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically i n pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the VA COR. Submitta ls shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors con tractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for th e NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and s igned the

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Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the fi eld of Fire

Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installati on of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations c hapter of NFPA

13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that al low the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test lo cation.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Inclu de listing information and installation instructions in data s heets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular f orm conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans a nd

Calculations chapter of

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identif ies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and id entification of control valves with VA COR. Where existing nomencl ature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the fol lowing: Tag ID

No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain , aux. drain, and inspectors test valve), and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built draw ings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the req uirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limi ted to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the syst em switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete s et in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the VA COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the VA COR ) printed copy.

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2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format a s directed by the VA COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completio n of the sprinkler system installation or any partial sectio n of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a c opy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indic ated in NFPA

13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that shall be kept in stock by the VA CO for routine mai ntenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recom mended service organization, including address and telephone numbe r, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certi ficates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be p rovided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be prov ided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the VA C OR.

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations an d Maintenance

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the ris er or as directed by the VA COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall posse ss a valid State of

West Virginia fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devic es shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other n ationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for whi ch it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicate d otherwise on the contract drawings.

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1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of thi s specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-13...................Installation of Sprinkler S ystems

25-14...................Inspection, Testing, and Ma intenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

101-15..................Life Safety Code

170-15..................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground wate r mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 3 00 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.)

outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings an d 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or she ar bolts are not permitted.

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel

Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel

Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in S chedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted except for drain piping.

6. Flexible sprinkler hose shall be FM Approved and limited to hose with threaded end fittings with a minimum inside di ameter or 1-inch and a maximum length of 6-feet.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

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1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inch) or larger drain valves.

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a lis ted indicating type.

Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved fo r fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a f langed cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 inch ) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe th reads.

2.3 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick respon se except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers sha ll be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevat or machine rooms, and generator rooms.

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in ge nerator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL lis ted or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.4 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide g auges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the ga uge.

2.5 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

A. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.6 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.7 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION

A. Antifreeze solution shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall be compatible with use in a potable water supply.

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2.8 VALVE TAGS

A. Engraved black filled numbers and letters not le ss than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less tha n 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 in ches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

2.9 STOCK OF SPARE SPRINKLERS.

A. A supply of at least six spare sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers t hat have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

B. The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the proper ty.

C. The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet locate d where the temperature to which they are subjected s hall at no time exceed the maximum ceiling temperatures specif ied in

Table 7.2.4.1 for each of the sprinklers within the cabinet.

D. Where dry sprinklers of different lengths are in stalled, spare dry sprinklers shall not be required, provide d that a means of returning the system to service is furnish ed.

E. The stock of spare sprinklers shall include all types and ratings installed and shall be as follows:

1. For protected facilities having under 300 sprink lers — no fewer than six sprinklers

2. For protected facilities having 300 to 1000 spri nklers — no fewer than 12 sprinklers

3. For protected facilities having over 1000 sprink lers — no fewer than 24 sprinklers

F. One sprinkler wrench as specified by the sprinkl er manufacturer shall be provided in the cabinet for e ach type of sprinkler installed to be used for the removal and installation of sprinklers in the system.

G. A list of the sprinklers installed in the proper ty shall be posted in the sprinkler cabinet.

H. The list shall include the following:

1. Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) if equippe d; or the manufacturer, model, K-factor, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, and pressure rating

2. General description

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3. Quantity of each type to be contained in the cab inet

4. Issue or revision date of the list

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licens ed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installa tion and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to m easurements established by the installer and work into place without spring ing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required , use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces t hat have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, s uch as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not t o obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall he ads shall need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to th e ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized perso nnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clea rances required by

NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recomme ndations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from e ach drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain con nection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and d rains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switch es for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alar m switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

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H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connec tions to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping pas sing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protec tion, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrati ons sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm

(1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches ) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and la rger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through mason ry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fir e stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Whe re core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal pene trations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Where dry pendent sprinklers are used for freeze rs or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, prov ide an EPDM boot around the dry pendent sprinkler on the heated side and securely seal to the pipe and freezer to prevent condensation fro m entering the freezer.

M. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

N. For each fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in

NFPA 170 and locate 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection location. Size the sign to 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

O. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrati ons of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

P. MRI Suite: Provide no more than one penetration of the MRI shield enclosure.

Q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of pa int to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operatin g accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to av oid painting

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91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be re placed with a new sprinkler.

R. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkl er system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler sys tem signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve, drain va lve, sprinkler cabinet, and inspector’s test.

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coor dinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with VA COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

Identification shall include no less than the follo wing: (FP-B-

F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Num ber/Smoke Zone

(if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1 E-001) Fire

Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve to indica te valve function and to indicate what system is being controlled.

b. Provide signage indicating the number and locati on of low point drains.

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design info rmation. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at t he base of riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowa nce, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hyd raulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

S. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipm ent resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the install er at no additional expense to the Government.

T. Interruption of Service: There shall be no inter ruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alar m services without prior permission of the VA COR. Contractor shall de velop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces.

Request in writing at least one week prior to the p lanned interruption.

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3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed syste ms prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris whi ch shall have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hy drostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA

13, in the presence of the VA COR or his designated representative.

Test and flush underground water line prior to perf orming these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections ha ve been accomplished, advise VA COR to schedule a final ins pection and test.

Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labo r and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the in staller to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system a s necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of a ll features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor f or not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation an d maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the VA COR.

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

18. CR: Chloroprene

19. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

20. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

21. CxA: Commissioning Agent

22. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)

23. DDC: Direct Digital Control

24. DI: Digital Input

25. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

26. DO: Digital Output

27. DVD: Digital Video Disc

28. DN: Diameter Nominal

29. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

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30. ECC: Engineering Control Center

31. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

32. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

33. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

34. F: Fahrenheit

35. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

36. FD: Floor Drain

37. FED: Federal

38. FG: Fiberglass

39. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

40. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

41. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

42. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

43. Hg: Mercury

44. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

45. HP: Horsepower

46. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

47. ID: Inside Diameter

48. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

49. Kg: Kilogram

50. kPa: Kilopascal

51. lb: Pound

52. L/s: Liters Per Second

53. L/min: Liters Per Minute

54. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

55. MAX: Maximum

56. MED: Medical

57. m: Meter

58. MFG: Manufacturer

59. mg: Milligram

60. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

61. ml: Milliliter

62. mm: Millimeter

63. MIN: Minimum

64. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

65. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

66. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

67. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

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68. OD: Outside Diameter

69. OSD: Open Sight Drain

70. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

71. OXY: Oxygen

72. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

73. PH: Power of Hydrogen

74. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

75. PP: Polypropylene

76. PPM: Parts per Million

77. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

78. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

79. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

80. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

81. RAD: Radians

82. RO: Reverse Osmosis

83. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

84. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

85. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

86. SDI: Silt Density Index

87. SPEC: Specification

88. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

89. STD: Standard

90. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

91. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

92. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

93. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

94. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon C oated Wire

95. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylo n Coated Wire

96. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

97. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

98. V: Volt

99. VAC: Vacuum

100. VA COR: Veterans Administrative Contracting Of ficer Representative

101. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

102. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

103. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

104. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

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1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUI REMENTS.

E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREM ENTS.

F. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Concre te and Grout.

G. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

H. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

I. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

J. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

K. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

L. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYST EMS.

M. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

N. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL IN STALLATIONS.

O. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER C ONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

P. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are refe renced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2013....Welding, Brazing, and Fusin g Qualifications

B31.1-2012..............Power Piping

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

A36/A36M-2012...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-96(R2013)e1........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Su rface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a..............Standard Test Methods for F ire Tests of

Building Construction and Materials

F1760-01(R2011).........Standard Specification for Coextruded

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic

Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content

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D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2012................International Building Code

IPC-2012................International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of t he Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2009..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

SP-69-2003..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and

Application

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B................Paint High Zinc Dust Conten t, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N EMA):

MG 1-2011...............Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2014................Standard for Fire Preventio n During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2012.................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2014.................National Electrical Code (N EC)

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2012..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Su pply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2012.................Plastic Piping System Compo nents and Related

Materials

61-2012.................Drinking Water System Compo nents – Health

Effects

372-2011................Drinking Water System Compo nents – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10................Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2011...........Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this se ction shall be marked

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING",

with applicable paragraph identification.

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C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measur ements and investigations to assure that the equipment and ass emblies shall meet contract requirements and shall fit the space avail able.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arran gement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Approval shall be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are eq uivalent to that required by the contract.

E. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

F. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of pre vious installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who sh all serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addre sses shall be submitted with the references.

G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Manufacturer ’s literature shall be submitted under the pertinent section rather than u nder this section.

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive dat a shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

H. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnis hed together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integr ate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely com patible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals shall be made only by groups.

I. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems, an d for existing systems that are in the same areas. The drawings sh all include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and s hall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the princip al items of

22 05 11 - 7 Bid Documents April 7, 2021 equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the prop osed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, pip ing, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, wa ter hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring servi ce shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shal l not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping sy stems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceiling s, or roofs.

J. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, fo r systems and equipment. Include complete list indicating all com ponents of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for ea ch item of equipment.

2. Include listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equi pment shall be provided. The listing shall include belts for equip ment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and dis tinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

K. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning

Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF P LUMBING SYSTEMS.

L. Submit training plans, trainer qualifications an d instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 years.

However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as

22 05 11 - 8 Bid Documents April 7, 2021 controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent serv ice organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equi pment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. T hese organizations shall come to the site and provide ac ceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, s uch as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emer gency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of serv ice organizations providing service under these conditions for (as ap plicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critic al instrumentation, computer workstation and programmi ng shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects t hat would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appeara nce of individual components and overall assembly.

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as re quired by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by loc al authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local code s are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any con flicts shall be brought to the attention of the VA COR.

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materi als or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units sh all be products of one manufacturer.

6. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment asse mblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsi bility for the final assembled product.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's nam e or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuou s place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally wit h equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each ite m of equipment.

8. Asbestos products or equipment or materials cont aining asbestos shall not be used.

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9. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or ex ceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as p roducts meet all performance requirements in this specifications sec tion. For more information regarding the product categories covere d by the Bio-

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

B. Welding: Before any welding is performed, contra ctor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for pipi ng according to ASME

"Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Wel ding and Brazing

Qualifications".

2. Comply with provisions of ASME B31 series "Code for Pressure

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator ha s passed American

Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the w elding processes involved, and that certification is current.

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the prov isions of the

American Welding Society.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installati on 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 VA COR prior to installation. Installation of the item shall not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the m aterial.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in acco rdance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts betw een the manufacturer's instructions and the contract docume nts shall be referred to the VA COR for resolution. Printed copi es or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions s hall be provided to the VA COR at least 10 working days prior to com mencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for opera ting, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be e asily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or s tanding on permanent platforms, without the use of portable la dders. Examples

22 05 11 - 10 Bid Documents April 7, 2021 of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control de vices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts betwe en this requirement and contract documents to VA COR for re solution.

3. Complete layout drawings shall be required by Pa ragraph, SUBMITTALS.

Construction work shall not start on any system unt il the layout drawings have been approved by VA.

4. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be lic ensed and shall provide evidence of the successful completion of at least five projects of equal or greater size and complexity. P rovide tradesmen skilled in the appropriate trade.

5. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the VA C OR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cos t or additional time to the Government.

E. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR clause 5 2.246-21.

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Co de. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordanc e with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “shall” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “ code official” or

“VA COR” shall be interpreted to mean the VA COR.

G. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handl ing of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Deb ris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be r emoved.

2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. The interior of all tanks shall be cleaned prior to delivery and beneficial use by the Government. All piping shall be tested in accordance with the specifications and the Internat ional Plumbing

Code (IPC). All filters, strainers, fixture faucets shall be flushed of debris prior to final acceptance.

4. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all co sts, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems .

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site sh all remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not

22 05 11 - 11 Bid Documents April 7, 2021 the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for th e equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.

2. Damaged equipment shall be replaced with an iden tical unit as determined and directed by the VA COR. Such replace ment shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Govern ment.

3. Interiors of new equipment and piping systems sh all be protected against entry of foreign matter. Both inside and ou tside shall be cleaned before painting or placing equipment in ope ration.

4. Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of th e Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data update d to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction rev isions shall be inserted into a three ring binder. All aspects of s ystem operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics , wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system desig n, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emerg ency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices such as dam per and door closure interlocks shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts

(manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished.

Information explaining any special knowledge or too ls the VA COR shall be required to employ shall be inserted into the As -Built documentation.

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-buil t drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall…