REVISED PLUMBING SPECIFICATION.pdf
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This document is a plumbing fixture specification for a renovation project at a Veterans Affairs medical center. Key details include requirements for stainless steel, thermostatic mixing valves, water closets, lavatories, drinking water dispensers, and installation instructions. Product standards are specified according to ASME, NSF, and ADA guidelines. The related federal contract opportunity is for project number 626A4-18-107 to renovate a whole health clinic at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The bid opening date is November 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM Central Time. The solicitation was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 9.
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Alvin C. York VAMC A/E Renovate for Whole Health Clinic ACY
VA Project #626A4-18-107 TIL Version: 09-15
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SECTION 22 40 00
PLUMBING FIXTURES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. Plumbing fixtures, associated trim and fittings necessary to make a complete installation from wall or floor connections to rough piping, and certain accessories.
B. A complete listing of all 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 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealing between fixtures and other finish surfaces.
D. Section 10 21 13, TOILET COMPARTMENTS: Through bolts.
E. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.
F. Section 22 13 00, FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING.
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.
B. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
A112.6.1M-1997 (R2012)..Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use
A112.19.1-2013..........Enameled Cast Iron and Enameled Steel Plumbing
Fixtures
A112.19.2-2013..........Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures
A112.19.3-2008..........Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A276-2013a..............Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
B584-2008...............Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand
Castings for General Applications
D. CSA Group:
B45.4-2008 (R2013)......Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures
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E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
AMP 500-2006............Metal Finishes Manual
F. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE):
1016-2011...............Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual
Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations
G. NSF International (NSF):
14-2013.................Plastics Piping System Components and Related
Materials
61-2013.................Drinking Water System Components – Health
Effects
372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content
H. American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A)
I. International Code Council (ICC):
IPC-2015................International Plumbing Code
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 40 00, PLUMBING FIXTURES”, 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, connections, and capacity.
D. Operating Instructions: Comply with requirements in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s 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.
http://www.biopreferred.gov/
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1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION
A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.
B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on compact disc or DVD. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, 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 emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices such as damper 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 tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the
As-Built documentation.
C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them in AutoCAD version //____// provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.
D. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 10 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Material or equipment containing a weighted average of greater than
0.25 percent lead is prohibited in any potable water system intended for human consumption, and shall be certified in accordance with NSF 61
22 40 00 - 4 or NSF 372. Endpoint devices used to dispense water for drinking shall meet the requirements of NSF 61.
B. Plastic pipe, fittings, and solvent cement shall meet NSF 14 and shall be NSF listed for the service intended.
2.2 STAINLESS STEEL
A. Corrosion-resistant Steel (CRS):
1. Plate, Sheet and Strip: CRS flat products shall conform to chemical composition requirements of any 300 series steel specified in ASTM
A276.
2. Finish: Exposed surfaces shall have standard polish (ground and polished) equal to NAAMM finish Number 4.
B. Die-cast zinc alloy products are prohibited.
2.3 STOPS
A. Provide lock-shield loose key or screw driver pattern angle stops, straight stops or stops integral with faucet, with each compression type faucet whether specifically called for or not, including sinks in solid-surface, wood and metal casework, laboratory furniture and pharmacy furniture. Locate stops centrally above or below fixture in accessible location.
B. Furnish keys for lock shield stops to the COR.
C. Supply from stops not integral with faucet shall be chrome plated copper flexible tubing or flexible stainless steel with inner core of non-toxic polymer.
D. Supply pipe from wall to valve stop shall be rigid threaded IPS copper alloy pipe, i.e. red brass pipe nipple, chrome plated where exposed.
2.4 ESCUTCHEONS
A. Heavy type, chrome plated, with set screws. Provide for piping serving plumbing fixtures and at each wall, ceiling and floor penetrations in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork.
2.5 LAMINAR FLOW CONTROL DEVICE
A. Smooth, bright stainless steel or satin finish, chrome plated metal laminar flow device shall provide non-aeration, clear, coherent laminar flow that will not splash in basin. Device shall also have a flow control restrictor and have vandal resistant housing. Aerators are prohibited.
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B. Flow Control Restrictor:
1. Capable of restricting flow from 32 ml/s to 95 ml/s (0.5 gpm to 1.5 gpm) for lavatories;
2. Compensates for pressure fluctuation maintaining flow rate specified above within 10 percent between 170 kPa and 550 kPa (25 psig and 80 psig).
3. Operates by expansion and contraction, eliminates mineral/sediment build-up with self-cleaning action, and is capable of easy manual cleaning.
2.6 THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES
A. Thermostatic Mixing Valves shall comply with the following general performance requirements:
1. Shall meet ASSE requirements for water temperature control.
2. The body shall be cast bronze or brass with corrosion resistant internal parts preventing scale and biofilm build-up. Provide chrome-plated finish in exposed areas.
3. No special tool shall be required for temperature adjustment, maintenance, replacing parts and disinfecting operations.
4. Valve shall be able to be placed in various positions without making temperature adjustment or reading difficult.
5. Valve finish shall be chrome plated in exposed areas.
6. Valve shall allow easy temperature adjustments to allow hot water circulation. Internal parts shall be able to withstand disinfecting operations of chemical and thermal treatment of water temperatures up to 82°C (180°F) for 30 minutes or 50 mg/L (50 ppm) chlorine residual concentration for 24 hours.
7. Parts shall be easily removed or replaced without dismantling the valves, for easy scale removal and disinfecting of parts.
8. Valve shall have a manual adjustable temperature control with locking mechanism to prevent tampering by end user. Outlet temperature shall be visible to ensure outlet temperature does not exceed specified limits, particularly after thermal eradication procedures.
9. Provide mixing valves with integral check valves with screens and stop valves.
10. Shall include pipe flush mode for high temperature system flushing used in thermal disinfection.
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11. Include adjustment cap with locking feature.
12. The mixing valve has been selected as a basis of design only to demonstrate capabilities and performance standards. Submitted mixing valves must meet at a minimum the standard of both the basis of design and specifications. The current facility standard is:
Chicago Faucets Mixing Valve – Model 131-CFMABRCF with flush mode.
2.7 CARRIERS
A. ASME A112.6.1M, with adjustable gasket faceplate chair carriers for wall hung closets with auxiliary anchor foot assembly, hanger rod support feet, and rear anchor tie down.
B. ASME A112.6.1M, lavatory, steel plate as detailed on drawing. All lavatory chair carriers shall be capable of supporting the lavatory with a 250-pound vertical load applied at the front of the fixture.
C. Where water closets, lavatories or sinks are installed back-to-back and carriers are specified, provide one carrier to serve both fixtures in lieu of individual carriers. The drainage fitting of the back to back carrier shall be so constructed that it prevents the discharge from one fixture from flowing into the opposite fixture.
2.8 WATER CLOSETS
A. (P-101) Water Closet (Floor Mounted, ASME A112.19.2, Figure 6)-office and industrial, elongated bowl, siphon jet 6 L (1.6 gallons) per flush, floor outlet. Top of seat shall be 435 mm to 438 mm (17-1/8 inches to
17-1/4 inches) above finished floor.
1. Seat: Institutional/Industrial, extra heavy duty, chemical resistant, solid plastic, open front less cover for elongated bowls, integrally molded bumpers, concealed check hinge with stainless steel post. Seat shall be posture contoured body design. Color shall be white.
2. Fittings and Accessories: Floor flange fittings-cast iron; Gasket-wax; bolts with chromium plated cap nuts and washers.
3. Flush valve: Large chloramines resistant diaphragm, semi-red brass valve body, exposed chrome plated, non-hold open ADA approved side oscillating handle, water saver design per flush with maximum 10 percent variance, top spud connection, adjustable tailpiece, one-inch IPS screwdriver back check angle stop with vandal resistant cap, high back pressure vacuum breaker, solid-ring pipe support, and
22 40 00 - 7 sweat solder adapter with cover tube and cast set screw wall flange.
Set centerline of inlet 292 mm (11-1/2 inches) above seat. Seat bumpers shall be integral part of flush valve. Valve body, cover, tailpiece and control stop shall be in conformance with ASTM B584
Alloy classification for semi-red brass.
2.9 LAVATORIES
A. Dimensions for lavatories are specified, Length by width (distance from wall) and depth.
B. Brass components in contact with water shall contain no more than 0.25 percent lead content by dry weight. Faucet flow rates shall be 3.9 L/m
(1.5 gpm) for private lavatories and either 1.9 L/m (0.5 gpm) or 1.0 liter (0.25 gallons) per cycle for public lavatories.
C. (P-401) Lavatory (Single Lever Handle Control ASME A112.19.2) straight back, approximately 508 mm by 457 mm (20 inches by 18 inches) and a 102 mm (4 inches) maximum apron, first quality vitreous china. Punching for faucet on 102 mm (4 inches) centers. Set with rim 864 mm (34 inches) above finished floor.
1. Faucet: Solid cast brass construction, vandal resistant, Control shall be washer less ceramic disc cartridge type with check valves.
1. Provide laminar flow control device
2. Pressure rating 10-115 PSI.
3. Temperature rating 40F – 180F
4. Flow shall be limited 1.5 gpm for lavatories, exam rooms: 2.2 gpm for kitchens and 2.5 gpm for Housekeeping Service Sinks.
The following faucets and mixing valve have been selected as a basis of design only to demonstrate capabilities, performance standards and body style requirements for various room types.
Submitted faucets must meet at a minimum the standard of both the basis of design and specifications.
1. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – Model B-1141-2VL15CR4
2. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – Model B-0890-CR-LF05 add outlet
B-0199-08-LF15
3. T & S Bronze and Brass Works –Model B-2866-05CR-L15
4. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – Model B-2990 – BWH4CR add outlet B-0199-08-LF15
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5. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – Model B-0231-CR4-L22
6. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – B-1122-XS-V22CR
7. T & S Bronze and Brass Works – B-0665-CR-BSTP
7. Acorn Controls Shower Valve – Model SV16 – Select as required
Showerhead CSH25; Handheld Shower – HHC23 with HHSH hose with
GR 24 mounting rail.
8. Chicago Faucets Mixing Valve – Model 131-CFMABRCF with flush mode.
2. Drain: Cast or wrought brass with flat grid strainer offset tailpiece, chrome plated. Provide cover per A.D.A 4-19.4.
3. Stops: Angle type, see paragraph “Stops”. Provide cover per A.D.A 4-
19.4.
4. Trap: Cast copper alloy, 38 mm by 32 mm (1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches) P-trap. Adjustable with connected elbow and 1.4 mm thick (17 gauge) tubing extensions to wall. Exposed metal trap surface and connection hardware shall be chrome plated with a smooth bright finish. Set trap parallel to wall. Provide cover per A.D.A 4-19.4.
2.12 DISPENSER, DRINKING WATER
A. Standard rating conditions: 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) water with 27 degrees C (80 degrees F) inlet water temperature and 32 degrees C (90 degrees F) ambient air temperature.
B. (P-604) Electric Water Cooler (Mechanically Cooled, Wall Hung, Self-contained, Wheelchair) bubbler style, 30 l/h (8 gph) minimum capacity, lead free. Top shall be CRS anti-splash design. Cabinet, CRS, satin finish, approximately 457 mm by 457 mm by 635 mm (18 inches by 18 inches by 25 inches) high with mounting plate. Set bubbler 914 mm (36 inches) above finished floor. Unit shall be push bar operated with front and side bar and automatic stream regulator. All trim polished chrome plated. Provide with bottle filler option.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Fixture Setting: Opening between fixture and floor and wall finish shall be sealed as specified under Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible.
B. Supports and Fastening: Secure all fixtures, equipment and trimmings to partitions, walls and related finish surfaces. Exposed heads of bolts
22 40 00 - 9 and nuts in finished rooms shall be hexagonal, polished chrome plated brass with rounded tops.
C. Through Bolts: For free standing marble and metal stud partitions refer to Section 10 21 13, TOILET COMPARTMENTS.
D. Toggle Bolts: For hollow masonry units, finished or unfinished.
E. Expansion Bolts: For brick or concrete or other solid masonry. Shall be
6 mm (1/4 inch) diameter bolts, and to extend at least 76 mm (3 inches) into masonry and be fitted with loose tubing or sleeves extending into masonry. Wood plugs, fiber plugs, lead or other soft metal shields are prohibited.
F. Power Set Fasteners: May be used for concrete walls, shall be 6 mm (1/4 inch) threaded studs, and shall extend at least 32 mm (1 1/4 inches) into wall.
G. Tightly cover and protect fixtures and equipment against dirt, water and chemical or mechanical injury.
H. Where water closet waste pipe has to be offset due to beam interference, provide correct and additional piping necessary to eliminate relocation of water closet.
I. Aerators are prohibited on lavatories and sinks.
J. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no cost or additional time to the
Government.
3.2 CLEANING
A. At completion of all work, fixtures, exposed materials and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned.
3.3 WATERLESS URINAL
A. Manufacturer shall provide an operating manual and onsite training for the proper care and maintenance of the urinals.
3.5 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING
A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for four hours to instruct VA Personnel in operation and maintenance of the system.
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| SECTION 22 40 00 |
| PLUMBING FIXTURES |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 DESCRIPTION |
| 1.2 RELATED WORK |
| 1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS |
| 1.4 SUBMITTALS |
| 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| 1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 MATERIALS |
| 2.2 STAINLESS STEEL |
| 2.3 STOPS |
| 2.4 ESCUTCHEONS |
| 2.5 LAMINAR FLOW CONTROL DEVICE |
| 2.7 CARRIERS |
| 2.8 WATER CLOSETS |
| 2.9 LAVATORIES |
| 2.12 DISPENSER, DRINKING WATER |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| 3.2 CLEANING |
| 3.3 WATERLESS URINAL |
| 3.5 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING |
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