36C25018B0109-002.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

BATTLE CREEK VA MEDICAL CENTER

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN

ADA COMPLIANT ACCESS,

VARIOUS BUILDINGS

Vol. 2 – Divisions 21 thru 33

VA Project No.: 515-14-104 MEGA Project No.: 15-042 C2AE Project No.: 15-0048

100% BID DOCUMENTS

Prepared By:

Monument Engineering Group Associates, Inc.

638 S. Grand Avenue

Fowlerville, Michigan 48836

C2AE

211 E. Water Street, Suite 213L

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

July 14, 2017

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Section 00 01 10 ADA Compliant Access to Various Building Battle Creek VA Medical Center VA Project: 515-14-104 Revision 05-15

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SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-15 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-12 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-14 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 02-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 02-15

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 03-10 05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 05-15

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06 16 63 Sheathing 05-12

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 06-12 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation-Finish Systems 10-11 07 25 00 Weather Barriers 03-14 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 05-12 07 54 16 Ethylene Interpolymer (KEE) Roofing 05-15 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 05-15 07 84 00 Firestopping 05-15 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 05-15

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 42 29.23 Sliding Automatic Entrances 06-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 02-15 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 06-12 08 80 00 Glazing 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 11-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11 09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring 05-11 09 91 00 Painting 05-15

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 05-15

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 05-08

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-14 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 21 13.55 Hydronic Slab Heating and Snow Melting Systems N/A 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-15 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-15 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 02-15 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 08-14 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06

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27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-05 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 06-13

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

END OF SECTION

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Revision 06-15

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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 accordance with NFPA 13.

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design area reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throughout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

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

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

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c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters (1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below 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 barrier 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 detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the VA COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering.

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

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13. Drawings shall

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3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. 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 form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with VA COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve,), and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set 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.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the

VA COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated 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 should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

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d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the VA COR.

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser or as directed by the VA COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of Michigan contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past three years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which 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 indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-13 ................................. Installation of Sprinkler Systems 25-14 ................................. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground water mains shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 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 shear 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 Schedule 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 those with threaded end fittings with a minimum inside diameter or 1-inch and a maximum length of 6-feet.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

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 listed indicating type. Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved for 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 flanged 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 threads.

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2.3 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response 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 shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator 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 generator 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 listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.4 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

A. Rigid plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Sprinkler system signage shall be attached to the valve or piping with chain.

2.5 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

2.6 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

NFPA 13.

2.7 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.8 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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2.9 VALVE TAGS

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation 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 measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances 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 recommendations 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 each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains 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 switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm 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 connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

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

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations 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 larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations 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 freezers or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, provide an EPDM boot around the dry pendent sprinkler on the heated side and securely seal to the pipe and freezer to prevent condensation from 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 penetrations 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 paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

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R. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with VA COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-

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

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

3. Hydraulic Placards:

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

S. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

T. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris which may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hydrostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (VA COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

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B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise VA COR to schedule a final inspection 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, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and 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

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

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

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

28. DVD: Digital Video Disc

29. DN: Diameter Nominal

30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

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32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

35. F: Fahrenheit

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

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

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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 Coated Wire

95. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

96. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

97. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

98. V: Volt

99. VAC: Vacuum

100. VA: Veterans Administration

101. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

102. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

103. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

104. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

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 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

E. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof Penetrations.

F. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

I. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

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J. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

K. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

CABLES.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced 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 Fusing 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 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials E119-2012a ....................... Standard Test Methods for Fire 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

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2012 ............................ International Building Code IPC-2012 ............................ International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the 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 Content, Galvanizing Repair (Metric)

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G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

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

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

54-2012 .............................. National Fuel Gas Code 70-2014 .............................. National Electrical Code (NEC)

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2012 ................................ Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2012 .............................. Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials 61-2012 .............................. Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects 372-2011 ............................ Drinking Water System Components – 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, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING", with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies shall meet contract requirements and shall fit the space available.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement 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 equivalent 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.

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F. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who shall serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.

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

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive data 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 furnished together and complete in a group.

Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible 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, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall 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 principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shall not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping systems. 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, ceilings, or roofs.

J. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

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

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 3 years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as 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 2 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance 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 required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officers Representative (VA COR).

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

6. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

8. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing 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 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. Welding: Before any welding is performed, contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for piping according to ASME "Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications".

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

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator has passed American Welding

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

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the provisions of the American Welding Society.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation 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 material.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents shall be referred to the VA COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the VA COR at least 10 working days prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to VA COR for resolution.

3. Complete layout drawings shall be required by Paragraph, SUBMITTALS.

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

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

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

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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E. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Code. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordance with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “should” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “code official” or “owner” shall be interpreted to mean the VA COR.

F. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be removed.

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 International 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 costs, 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 shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the 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 identical unit as determined and directed by the VA COR. Such replacement shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Government.

3. Interiors of new equipment and piping systems shall be protected against entry of foreign matter. Both inside and outside shall be cleaned before painting or placing equipment in operation.

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

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

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

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B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be inserted into a three ring binder. 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 shall 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 shall be provided, and a copy of them on Auto-Cad 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 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 a certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

A. Steel pipe shall contain a minimum of 25 percent recycled content.

B. Plastic pipe, fittings and solvent cement shall meet NSF 14 and shall bear the NSF seal “NSF-PW”. Polypropylene pipe and fittings shall comply with NSF 14 and NSF 61.

Solder or flux containing lead shall not be used with copper pipe.

C. Material or equipment containing a weighted average of greater than 0.25 percent lead shall not be used in any potable water system intended for human consumption, and shall be certified in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372.

D. In-line devices such as water meters, building valves, check valves, stops, valves, fittings, tanks and backflow preventers shall comply with NSF 61 and NSF 372.

E. End point devices such as drinking fountains, lavatory faucets, kitchen and bar faucets, ice makers supply stops, and end-point control valves used to dispense drinking water shall meet requirements of NSF 61 and NSF 372.

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2.2 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Standardization of components shall be maximized to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies that include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for final assembled unit.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete assembly at no additional cost or time to the Government.

C. Components of equipment shall bear manufacturer's name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a name plate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast integral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

D. Major items of equipment, which serve the same function, shall be the same make and model.

2.3 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result shall be a complete and fully operational system that conforms to contract requirements.

2.4 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 7 mm (3/16 inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING shall be permanently fastened to the equipment. Unit components such as water heaters, tanks, coils, filters, shall be identified.

B. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 7 mm (3/16 inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

C. Control Items: All temperature, pressure, and controllers shall be labeled and the component’s function identified. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

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D. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Plumbing: All valves shall be provided with valve tags and listed on a valve list (Fixture stops not included).

2. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

3. Valve lists: Valve lists shall be created using a word processing program and printed on plastic coated cards. The plastic coated valve list card(s), sized 215 mm (8-1/2 inches) by 275 mm (11 inches) shall show valve tag number, valve function and area of control for each service or system. The valve list shall be in a punched 3-ring binder notebook. An additional copy of the valve list shall be mounted in picture frames for mounting to a wall. VA COR shall instruct contractor where frames shall be mounted.

4. A detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve shall be provided in the 3-ring binder notebook. Each valve location shall be identified with a color coded sticker or thumb tack in ceiling or access door.

2.5 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING…