36C25018B0817-003.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 2

BID DOCUMENTS

DIVISIONS 21 through 34

Expand 8th Floor Mental Health

Building 1 West VA Ann Arbor Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Medical Center Project No. 506-330

October 27, 2017

Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering, LLC 4664 Campus Drive, Suite 101 Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008

(269) 927-0144

Progressive AE 1811 4 Mile Road NE

Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525

(616) 361-2664

WBK Engineering

68 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017

(269) 224-3182

NIKA

451 Hungerford Drive, 4th Floor

Rockville, Maryland 20850

(301) 770-3520

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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 shall 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

21 08 00 - 3 and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERA L COMMISSIONING

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

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on th e 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 COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, oper ation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contract or 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 COR after submission and a pproval 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. The design and installation of a hydraulically c alculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, f or Building 1 basement and first floor addition and eight floor r enovation as indicated on drawings.

C. 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 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 13.

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, offices, and corridors.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Coffee shop .

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c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage roo ms and storage areas.

d. No severe hazards are anticipated within the add ition and renovation areas.

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. Water Supply: Base water supply on 2016 fire pum p test record:

a. Location : Fire Pump Room

b. Pump Type: HSC – Electric

c. Manufacturer/Model #: ITT A-C/6x4x10F-M

d. Manufacturer Pump Rating: 750 GPM at 125 PSI

e. Pump Test Churn (Static) Pressure: 141.8 PSI

d. Pump Test 100% Flow & Pressure: 749 GPM at 120.4 PSI

5. Zoning:

a. All modification to the existing sprinkler syste m to utilize existing sprinkler riser manifold assembly located in the stairwells.

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

c. Coordinate sprinkler zones and fire alarm zones.

6. Fire Pump Discharge Test

a. Contractor to provide new fire pump discharge t est to be used for fire sprinkler hydraulic calculation.

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

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

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors Sta te of Michigan

Mechanical contractor’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 detailed working drawings unless the drawings are s tamped by a

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 NFPA 13.

5. 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 COR.

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1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) p rinted copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

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

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 COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

State of Michigan Mechanical 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

21 13 13 - 5 equipment shall be new unless specifically indicate d otherwise on the contract drawings.

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):

13-16...................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 Prote ction Equipment

Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM): App roval Guide

E. VA Fire Protection Design Manual, 7 th Edition Dec. 2015

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. 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.

2.3 SPRINKLERS

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

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. “Institutional” type sprinklers in Police Holding shall be UL listed or FM approved quick response type. Ma ximum break away

21 13 13 - 6 strength shall be certified by the manufacturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds).

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.

D. Provide semi-recessed quick-response sprinkler h eads with white steel escutcheon plates.

2.4 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required numb er of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Locat e adjacent to the riser.

B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the pr operty in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, th ermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabi net.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is u sed.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.5 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.6 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide white steel escutcheon plates.

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

21 13 13 - 7 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: All sprinkler modification shall utilize existing drain riser provided in all stairwells.

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

F. 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.

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

H. 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 sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above su spended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall co mply with Section 09

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

I. 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.

J. Interruption of Service: There shall be no inter ruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alar m services without

21 13 13 - 8 prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contra ctor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interrupti ons involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

K. On the 8 th floor, existing sprinkler system where the work do es not entail demolition and/or installation of new sprink ler main are to remain active during construction except for brief outages to relocate sprinklers. The following sprinkler zones are to re main active during renovation work:

1. stair 4, 8 th floor southeast sprinkler zone

2. stair 9, 8 th floor sprinkler zone 23 and 27

L. Provide new hydraulic system placard on the corr esponding sprinkler standpipe riser of location, number of sprinklers, basis of design, and system demand for areas with sprinkler renovation.

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 Contracting Officers Rep resentative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush under ground water line prior to performing 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 COR to schedule a final inspec tion 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

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

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29. DN: Diameter Nominal

30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

35. F: Fahrenheit

36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

37. FD: Floor Drain

38. FED: Federal

39. FG: Fiberglass

40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

44. Hg: Mercury

45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

46. HP: Horsepower

47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

48. ID: Inside Diameter

49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

50. Kg: Kilogram

51. kPa: Kilopascal

52. lb.: Pound

53. L/s: Liters Per Second

54. L/min: Liters Per Minute

55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

56. MAX: Maximum

57. MED: Medical

58. m: Meter

59. MFG: Manufacturer

60. mg: Milligram

61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

62. ml: Milliliter

63. mm: Millimeter

64. MIN: Minimum

65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

66. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

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67. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

68. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

69. OD: Outside Diameter

70. OSD: Open Sight Drain

71. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

72. OXY: Oxygen

73. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

74. PH: Power of Hydrogen

75. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

76. PP: Polypropylene

77. PPM: Parts per Million

78. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

79. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

80. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

81. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

82. RAD: Radians

83. RO: Reverse Osmosis

84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

87. SDI: Silt Density Index

88. SPEC: Specification

89. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

90. STD: Standard

91. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

92. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

93. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

94. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

95. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water-Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

99. V: Volt

100. VAC: Vacuum

101. VA: Veterans Administration

102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

103. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

104. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

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105. 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 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

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

G. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of

Hangers.

H. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING: Building Components for

Attachment of Hangers.

I. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

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

Penetrations.

K. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

M. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

N. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

O. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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

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

R. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

S. Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING: Excavation and Backfill.

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

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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) 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

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

SAMPLES.

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

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 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 will meet contract requirements and will 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 will 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.

F. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who will 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. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Firestopping materials.

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

4. 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 will be made only by groups.

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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.

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.

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 PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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

COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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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 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 service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. 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

(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.

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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.

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 COR prior to installation. Installation of the item will 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

22 05 11 - 10 manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the 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 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 COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or additional time to the Government.

E. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR clause 52.246-21.

F. 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 COR.

G. 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.

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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 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.

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.

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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 pdf format 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 must meet requirements of NSF 61 and

NSF 372.

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.

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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 will be a complete and fully operational system that conforms to contract requirements.

2.4 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings, or shown in the maintenance manuals. Coordinate equipment and valve identification with local VAMC shops. In addition, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment which will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into the system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. 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.

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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. 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 specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping. Refer to Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION, for pipe insulation.

2.6 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

A. Mil. Spec. DOD-P-21035B, paint.

2.7 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

A. In lieu of the paragraph which follows, suspended equipment support and restraints may be designed and installed in accordance with the International Building Code (IBC). Submittals based on the International Building Code (IBC) requirements, or the following paragraphs of this Section shall be stamped and signed by a professional engineer registered in the state where the project is located. See the above specifications for lateral force design requirements.

B. Type Numbers Specified: For materials, design, manufacture, selection, application, and installation refer to MSS SP-58. For selection and application refer to MSS SP-69. Refer to Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS, for miscellaneous metal support materials and prime coat painting.

C. For Attachment to Concrete Construction:

1. Concrete insert: Type 18, MSS SP-58.

2. Self-drilling expansion shields and machine bolt expansion anchors:

Permitted in concrete not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

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3. Power-driven fasteners: Permitted in existing concrete or masonry not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

D. For Attachment to Steel Construction: MSS SP-58.

1. Welded attachment: Type 22.

2. Beam clamps: Types 20, 21, 28 or 29. Type 23 C-clamp may be used for individual…