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Upgrade Anesthesia Pain Clinic April 7, 2019 Building 1-4th Floor Project # 583-19-202

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

G-000 Cover Sheet LS-104 Fourth Floor Life Safety Plan IH-101 Fourth Floor ICRA Plan – Phase 1 IH-102 Fourth Floor ICRA Plan – Phase 2 IH-103 Basement Floor ICRA Construction Route IH-201 ICRA Construction Details PH-101 Phasing Plan AQ-001 General Notes, Symbols, and wall types AD-104 Fourth Floor Demolition Plan AS-104 Fourth Floor Plan & Finish Schedule AS-124 Fourth Floor Reflected Ceiling Plan AS-401 Casework Elevations AS-430 Interior Elevations AS-601 Door Schedule MQ-001 Mechanical Symbols and Abbreviations MQ-002 Mechanical Schedules MQ-003 Mechanical Details MD-101 Fourth Floor Demolition HVAC Plan MD-201 Fourth Floor Demolition HVAC Piping Plan MH-101 Fourth Floor HVAC Plan MH-102 Fifth Floor HVAC Plan MP-101 Fourth Floor HVAC Piping Plan PQ-001 Plumbing Schedules PQ-002 Plumbing Details PD-201 Fourth Floor Demolition Plumbing Plan PD-301 Fourth Floor Demolition Medical Gas Piping Plan PL-101 Fourth Floor Sanitary Plan PP-201 Fourth Floor Domestic Piping Plan PP-301 Fourth Floor Medical Gas Piping Plan FP-001 Fire Protection Details and Notes FP-101 Fourth Floor Fire Protection Plan EI-001 Electrical Abbreviations and Symbols EI-002 Electrical Details ED-100 Fourth Floor Electrical Demolition Plan EL-101 Fourth Floor Electrical Lighting Plan EP-201 Fourth Floor Electrical Power Plan EP-401 Fourth Floor Electrical Plan EY-301 Fourth Floor Electrical Low-Voltage Plan

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 04-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 00 Quality Control 01-18 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

Not Used

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

Not Used

DIVISION 05 – METALS

Not Used

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

Not Used

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

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08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 36 16.13 Barn (Sliding) Door 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 05-15 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

Not Used

Building 1-4th Floor Project # 583-19-102

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SECTION 21 10 00

WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic fire sprinkler system complete and ready for operation.

B. Existing piping to be reused, replaced or removed as indicated on the drawings. Removal of piping to include all valves, flow switches, supervisory devices, hangers, supports, and associated fire alarm system conduit and wire.

C. Replacement of all existing sprinklers. Work to include all necessary piping modifications, new sprinklers and new sprinkler escutcheons.

D. Provide access doors or panels where control or drain valves are located behind plaster or gypsum walls or ceilings as necessary to install piping above suspended plaster or gypsum ceilings.

E. Painting of exposed piping and supports to follow Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Treatment of penetrations through rated enclosures: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B. Access panels for plaster ceilings: Section 08 31 13, ACCESS DOORS AND

FRAMES.

C. Painting of exposed pipe: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Section 21 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION.

E. Alarm Supervision: Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system, standpipe system shall be in accordance with the required advisory provisions of NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25, 75, 82, . Exception to NFPA Fire Codes are as follows:

1. Standpipe system shall be sized to meet volume requirements of

NFPA 14 but not pressure requirements.

B. Base system design hydraulic calculations using the area/density method on the following criteria and in accordance with NFPA 13 latest edition.

1. Sprinkler Protection:

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a. All patient care, sleeping, treatment, office, waiting areas, educational areas, dining areas, corridors and attics: Light hazard, (0.10 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote

140 m2 (1500 sq. ft.).

b. Patient Sleeping Rooms/Areas: Sprinklers with a residential listing shall be installed in accordance with their listed flows and pressures.

c. Kitchen, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, Elevator Shafts

(if required), Elevator Machine Rooms, Refrigeration Service

Rooms, and storage between 9 and 23 m² (100 and 250 sq. ft.):

Ordinary Hazard, Group 1, 6.1 L/minute/m² (0.15 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.).

d. Clean and soiled linen rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laundry, laboratories, retail sales and storage rooms, storage room over 23 m² (250 sq. ft.), boiler plants, loading docks, warehouse spaces, energy centers, Pharmacy and SPD areas: Ordinary Group 2, 8.1 L/minute/m² (0.20 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.).

e. File Storage Areas with “Rolling Files” Racks: Ordinary Group 2 for the entire area of the space up to 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.) area of sprinkler operation.

f. Supply warehouse with storage height less than 3650 mm (12 ft.

high): Ordinary Hazard Group 2. Storage height exceeding 3650 mm

(12 ft.), per NFPA 13 latest edition.

g. Provide sprinklers in accessible shafts per NFPA 13 latest edition.

h. Provide sprinklers in gravity type metal chutes per NFPA 82.

2. Add water allowance of 15 L/s (250 gpm) for inside and outside hose streams to the sprinkler requirements at the connection to the distribution main.

3. Hydraulic Calculations: The calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available supply curve.

4. Water Supply:

a. Elevation of static and elevation of residual test gage: 600 mm

(2 ft.) above site grade

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b. Fire sprinkler contractor shall test/obtain static, residual, and flow data.

C. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, self-contained test, drain assembly and pressure gage.

D. Provide a separate sprinkler valve for each traction elevator machine room and other areas as required by NFPA 13 latest edition.

E. Provide a guard for each sprinkler in the janitors’ closets, the elevator machine room and sprinklers within 2100 mm (7 ft.) of the floor and other areas as required by NFPA 13.

F. Locate sprinklers in patient bedrooms assuming all privacy curtains have 13 mm (1/2 in.) openings in mesh extending 450 mm (18 in.) from ceiling.

G. Seismic Protection: Seismically brace all new and existing piping systems in accordance with NFPA 13 latest edition.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Designer's Qualifications: Design work and shop drawings shall be prepared by a licensed engineer practicing in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering or a NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level III sprinkler technician.

B. Installer's Qualifications: The installer shall possess a valid State fire protection contractor’s license. The installer shall provide documentation of having successfully completed three projects of similar size and scope.

C. On-site emergency service within four hours.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Sprinkler design shall be done by a certified professional. All plans shall be stamped by qualified P.E.

C. Emergency service point of contact name and 24 hour emergency telephone number.

D. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data:

1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Valves

3. Drips

4. Fire Department Siamese Connection

5. Sprinklers-each type, temperature and model

6. Air Compressors

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7. Inspectors Test Alarm Modules

8. Sprinkler Cabinets

9. Sprinkler Plugs

10. Pressure Gages

11. Pressure Switches

12. Pipe Hangers and Supports

13. Water Flow Switches

14. Valve Tamper Switches

15. Water Motor Alarm

16. Double Detector Check Valve Assembly

17. Water Measuring Device

18. Test Header

19. Valve Cabinet

E. Detailed drawings in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 the latest editions. Drawings shall be prepared using CADD software stamped by fire protection professional engineer and include all new and existing sprinklers and piping. Use format in use at the VA medical center.

Drawings are subject to change during the bidding and construction periods. Any wall and ceiling changes occurring prior to the submittal of contractors shop drawings shall be incorporated into the contractors detailed design at no additional contract cost.

F. Hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system in accordance with

NFPA 13 latest edition.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Indicating Valves

2. Water Flow and valve tamper switches

3. Alarm Valves

4. Pre-action Valves

5. Air Compressor

7. Copy of NFPA 25

H. Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. A Mylar as-built drawing and two blueline copies shall be provided for each drawing. One copy of final CADD drawing files shall also be provided on 89 mm (3 1/2 in.), 1.44 mb diskette, for each drawing.

B. Four sets of manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

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C. Four sets of hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system updated to include submittal review comments and any changes to the installation which affect the calculations including one electronic set in PDF format.

D. Four copies of the hydrostatic report and NFPA 13 material and test certificate for each sprinkler system.

E. Four sets of operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions including one copy of NFPA 25.

F. Manufacturers literature, hydraulic calculations, reports and operation and maintenance data shall be in a labeled 3-ring binder.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects for a period of one year from date of acceptance by the government.

B. All new piping and equipment incorporated into the new system shall be hydrostatically tested and warranted as new.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. 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)

13-2010.................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

14-2010.................Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

17A-2009................Standard for wet chemical extinguishing systems

20-2003.................Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pump

24-2010.................Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and

Their Appurtenances

25-2011.................Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of water

Based Fire Protection Systems

70-2011.................National Electrical Code

72-2010.................National Fire Alarm Code

82-2009.................Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment

170-2009................Standards for Fire Safety Symbols

291-2010................Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

2011....................Fire Protection Equipment Directory

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D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM)

2010....................Approval Guide

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

F442-09.................Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)

Plastic Pipe

F. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)

1015-2009...............Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly

G. Complete maintenance and inspection service for the fire pump and sprinkler systems shall be provided by a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period of one year after acceptance of the entire installation by the government.

H. Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment, parts and labor to perform required maintenance.

I. All inspections, testing and maintenance work required by NFPA 25, NFPA

20, NFPA 13 and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided. Work shall include operation of sprinkler system alarm and supervisory devices.

J. Maintenance and testing shall be performed on a quarterly basis. A computerized preventive maintenance schedule shall be provided and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of equipment.

The schedule shall include a systematic examination, adjustment, and cleaning of all equipment.

K. Non-included Work: Maintenance service shall not include the performance of any work due to improper use, accidents or negligence for what the contractor is not responsible.

L. Service and emergency personnel shall report to the Engineering Office or their authorized representative upon arrival at the hospital and again upon the completion of the required work. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description of work performed and parts replaced shall be provided.

M. Emergency Service:

1. Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall consist of an on-site response to calls within four hours of notification.

2. Overtime emergency call-back service shall be limited to minor adjustments and repairs to affect the integrity of the system.

N. The contractor shall maintain a log at the fire pump controller. The log shall list the date and time of all examinations and trouble calls, WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 21 10 00 - 7 condition of the system, and name of technician. Each trouble call shall be fully described, including the nature of the trouble, necessary correction performed, and parts replaced.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

All devices and equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

listed for their intended purpose. All sprinklers shall be Factory

Mutual approved.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. 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. Fire Protection water supply within the building up to sprinkler system isolation valves shall be per NFPA 13.

C. Sprinkler piping downstream of the isolation valve on wet-pipe systems shall be per NFPA 13.

D. Sprinkler piping of a dry pipe system shall be galvanized. Schedule 40 minimum.

E. MRI Suite: Copper.

F. Threaded or flanged fittings shall be ANSIB1 6.3 cast iron, class 125 minimum. Threaded fittings are not permitted on pipe with wall thickness less than schedule 40.

G. All fittings on galvanized piping shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A53.

H. Slip type or clamp-on type rubber gasketed fittings shall be listed for each piping application.

I. Piping Materials Standards:

1. Ferrous piping – follow ASTM A 795 Standard

2. Welded and seamless steel pipe – follow ANSI/ASTM A 53

3. Wrought steel pipe – follow ANSI/ASME B36.10M

4. Electric resistance welded steel pipe – follow ASTM A 135

5. Seamless copper tube – follow ASTM B 75

6. Seamless copper water tube - follow ASTM B 88

7. Wrought seamless copper and copper alloy tube - follow ASTM B 251

8. Fluxes for soldering applications of copper and copper alloy tube – follow ASTM B 813

9. Brazing filler metal - follow AWS A5.8

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10. Solder metal, 95-5 - follow ASTM B 32

11. Alloy material - follow ASTM B 446

12. Non-metallic piping CPVC pipe - follow ASTM F 442

J. Fitting Materials Standards:

1. Cast iron threaded fitting, Class 125 and 250 - follow ASME B16.4

2. Cast iron pipe flanges and flanged fittings - follow ASME B16.1

3. Malleable iron threaded fittings, Class 150 and 300 steel - follow

ASME B16.3

4. Factory made wrought steel buttweld fittings - follow ASME B16.9

5. Buttwelding ends for pipe, valves, flanges, and fitting - follow

ASME B16.25

6. Wrought copper and copper alloy solder joint pressure fittings – follow ASME B16.22

7. Cast copper alloy solder joint pressure fitting - follow ASME B16.18

8. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) - follow ASTM F 437

K. Pipe Identification – All pipe, including specially listed pipe allowed by NFPA 13, shall be marked continuously along its length by the manufacturer in such a way as to properly identify the type of pipe.

Pipe identification shall include the manufacturer’s name, model designation, or schedule.

2.3 VALVES

A. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 2400 kPa (350 psi ) Water Working Pressure (WWP) .

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 2400 kPa (350 psi) water working pressure (WWP). Butterfly valves are to be installed in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of any system component.

3. Ball (inspectors test and drain only): iron body, stainless steel trim, for 2050 kPa (300 psi) service, indicating type.

4. Ball and butterfly valves shall not be used on incoming water service, and on the suction side of either the fire pump or jockey pump.

B. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 2400 kPa (350 lb.) water working pressure (WWP).

C. Alarm Check: Iron body, bronze mounted, variable pressure type with retarding chamber. Provide basic trimmings for alarm test by pass, gages, drain connections, mounting supports for retarding chamber, and

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drip funnel. Provide pressure sensitive alarm switch to actuate the fire alarm system.

D. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 4100 kPa

(600 psi), Water or gas (WOG) equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

E. Self-contained Test and Drain Valve:

1. Ductile iron body with bronze “Drain” and “Test” bonnets. Acrylic sight glass for viewing test flow. Various sized orifice inserts to simulate flow through 14 mm (17/32 in.), 13 mm (1/2 in.), 12 mm

(7/16 in.), and 10 mm (3/8 in.) diameter sprinklers, 32 mm

(1 1/4 in.) female threaded outlets or 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) one-quarter turn locking lug outlets for plain end pipe (end preparation to be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation).

2. Bronze body, with chrome plated bronze ball, brass stem, steel handle, Teflon seat and sight glasses. Provide valve with three position indicator plate (off, test, and drain), 6 mm (1/4 in.)

tapping for pressure gage and various other orifice inserts to simulate flow through 10 mm (3/8 in.), 12 mm (7/16 in.), 13 mm

(1/2 in.), and 14 mm (17/32 in.) diameter sprinklers.

F. Dry Pipe Valve: Flanged, iron body. Provide basic trimmings for alarm test bypass, water flow alarm, high and low pressure switches, gages, drain connections, drip funnel, accelerator and necessary pipe, fittings and accessories required to provide a complete installation.

G. Standpipe Hose Valve: 65 mm (2 1/2 in.) screwed, brass hose angle valve, 2400 kPa (350 psi) water working pressure, WWP, male hose threads same as local fire department service, 65 mm x 40 mm (2 1/2 in.

x 1 1/2 in.) reducer, and with permanently attached polished brass cap and chain: Provide for valves installed in a cabinet a 65 mm

(2 1/2 in.) attached cap and chain and a 65 mm x 40 mm (2 1/2 in. x

1 1/2 in.) reducer placed in cabinet.

H. Standpipe hose valve cabinets: Cabinets shall be white glossy polyester coated 20 gage steel with continuous steel hinge with brass pin, recessed type 600 x 600 x 250 mm (24 x 24 x 10 in.).

I. Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly: Provide two independent check valves with OS&Y shut off valves, ball type test cocks. Maximum friction loss through assembly shall not exceed 35 kPa (5 psi) at design flow. Unit shall be functional in vertical or horizontal position, rated for 1200 kPa (175 psi) working pressure. Check valve

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assembly shall be in accordance with AWWA Class D. Double check backflow prevention assembly shall be FM approved, ASSE approved and UL listed.

2.4 AUTOMATIC BALL DRIPS

Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 in.) in line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

2.5 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

Brass,flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, without sill cock, and a minimum of two 65 mm

(2 1/2 in.) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters ”Automatic Sprinkler”. Provide connection with a swing check valve. Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve to discharge over an indirect drain connection or to the outside. When additional alarm valve is installed, additional check valve is not required. Check valves shall be installed in accordance with their vertical or horizontal listing.

2.6 SPRINKLERS

A. Quick response sprinklers shall be standard type except as noted below.

The maximum distance from the deflector to finished ceiling shall be

50 mm (2 in.) for pendent sprinklers. Pendent sprinklers in finished areas shall be provided with semi-recessed adjustable screwed escutcheons and installed within the center one-third of their adjustment. The sprinkler shall be installed in the flush position with the element exposed below the ceiling line. At the specified locations, provide the following type of sprinklers. All sprinklers except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be FM approved.“Institutional” type sprinklers in Mental Health and Behavior Units shall be UL listed or FM approved quick response type. Maximum break away strength shall be certified by the manufacturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds).

Provide quick response sprinklers in all areas, except where specifically prohibited by their listing or approval, and the following:

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LOCATION TYPE

Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Electrical & Electrical Switch

Gear Rooms

Quick Response, Upright or

Telephone Closets, Transformer

Vaults Pendent Brass [93 °C

(200 °F)]

Elevator Shafts, Dumbwaiter

Shafts, Elevator Machine Rooms, Elevator Pits

Standard Upright or Sidewall Brass

[93 °C (200 °F)]

Gravity Type Linen & Trash Chutes Standard Upright or Pendent Brass

[66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

Warehouse [Storage under 3600 mm

(12 ft.)]

Quick Response, Pendent or

Upright, Brass [77-74 °C (150-

165 °F)]

Warehouse [Storage over 3600 mm

(12 ft.)]

See NFPA 13

Cold rooms, Freezers, Controlled

Temperature Rooms and Unheated

Areas

Standard Pendent, Dry Type [66-

74 °C (150-165 °F)]

Kitchen Hoods, Exhaust Ducts &

Duct Collars

Standard Pendent or Upright (Extra

High Temperature [163-191 °C (325-

375 °F.)]

Generator Rooms Standard Pendent or Upright

[141 °C (286 °F)]

Mental Health and Behavioral Unit:

Nursing Bedroom, Toilets and all areas with plaster/ dry wall ceilings within the area

Institutional Quick Response;

Chrome plated with 85 lb.

breakaway, Pendent, Horizontal

Sidewall [66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

Patient Sleeping, Patient

Bathrooms, and Corridors within a

Patient Ward

Residential, Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated, [66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

All Patient Treatment, Elevator

Lobbies and Corridors

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C [150-

165 °F)]

Operating Rooms, Radiology Rooms, Nuclear Medicine Rooms

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated, Sidewall [66-74 °C

(150-165 °F)]

All Areas Not Listed Above Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Sidewall, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C

(150-165 °F)]

B. Do not use quick response sprinklers in the same sprinkler zone with other sprinklers types. In sprinklered light hazard patient zones that are expanded into fully sprinklered zones, revise the existing system to contain quick response sprinklers.

C. Sprinklers to be installed as per NFPA 13.

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2.7 TOOLS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Sprinkler Cabinet:

1. Provide a minimum 5 percent spare sprinklers with escutcheons with a minimum of two of each type/or as required by NFPA-13, whichever is more demanding.

2. Provide a minimum of two of each type sprinkler wrenches used.

3. Install cabinets in each building where directed by the Resident

Engineer.

4. Spare sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet where ambient temperatures do not exceed 100 Deg F.

B. Sprinkler system water flow switch: one of each size provided.

C. Sprinkler system valve tamper switch: one of each type provided.

D. Sprinkler system pressure switch: one of each type provided.

E. Provide two sprinkler plugs attached to multi-section extension poles

2400 mm (8 ft.) minimum.

2.8 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

Provide for all new and existing sectional valves, riser control valves, system control valves, drain valves, test and drain connections and alarm devices with securely attached identification signs (enamel on metal) in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.9 STANDPIPE HOSE VALVE CABINETS

White glossy polyester coated 20 gage steel box, 20 gage tubular steel door and 18 gage frame with continuous steel hinge with brass pin, welded and ground smooth steel corner seams, recess type, 600 x 600 x

250 mm (24 x 24 x 10 in.). Finish door and frame with white prime polyester coating.

2.10 HANGERS AND EARTHQUAKE BRACING

In accordance with NFPA 13 and 14. Comply with seismic requirements as per 15050 for seismic zone locations.

2.11 WATERFLOW SWITCHES

A. Integral, mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard type, with two sets of SPDT auxiliary contacts and adjustable from 0 to 90 seconds.

Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

B. All conduit and wiring connected thereto shall be provided in Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.12 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES

A. Provide each indicating sprinkler, standpipe and fire pump control valve with adequate means for mounting a valve supervisory switch.

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B. Mount switch so as not to interfere with normal operation of the valve and adjust to operate within two revolutions toward the closed position of the valve control, or when the stem is moved no more than one fifth of the distance from its normal position.

C. The mechanism shall be contained in a weatherproof die cast aluminum housing, which shall provide a 20 mm (3/4 in.) tapped conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

D. Switch housing to be finished in red baked enamel.

E. Supervisory switches for ball and butterfly valves may be integral with the valve.

F. All conduit and wiring connected thereto shall be provided in Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.13 PRESSURE SWITCHES

A. Provide with 15 mm (1/2 in.) NPT male pressure connection.

B. Alarm switch shall be activated by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler.

C. Supervisory switch shall be activated by either high or low air pressure condition.

D. Furnish switch in a red baked enamel, weatherproof, oil resistant housing with tamper resistant screws.

2.14 WATER MOTOR GONG

Provide water powered mechanical device providing an audible signal when there is a flow of water in the automatic sprinkler system.

2.15 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings shall be provided with chrome colored escutcheon plates.

B. Comply with NFPA 101 Fire Barrier Penetration codes.

2.16 WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Pre-engineered system installed in accordance with NFPA 17A.

2.17 KITCHEN VENTILATOR HOOD FIRE PROTECTION

A. Provide piping from the building sprinkler system to the stub-out point on the ventilator control cabinet.

B. Water pressure at the control cabinet shall be a minimum of 276 kPa

(40 psi), maximum 552 kPa (80 psi). Provide a pressure reducing valve if the water pressure exceeds 552 kPa (80 psi).

C. Activation of the flow switch shall shut off the and initiate a local alarm and the fire alarm for the affected zone.

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2.18 PRESSURE GAUGE

A. Provide a 690 kPa (100 psi) pressure gauge at each flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler or standpipe riser, at each main drain connection, and on the suction and discharge of the fire pump.

2.19 HANGERS

A. Hangers shall be designed to support five times the weight of the water filled pipe plus 250 Lb (114Kg) at each point of piping support.

B. These points of support shall be adequate to support the system.

C. The spacing between hangers shall not exceed the value given for the type of pipe as indicated in NFPA 13 tables.

D. Hanger components shall be ferrous.

E. Detailed calculations shall be submitted, when required by the reviewing

Authority, showing stress developed in hangers, piping, fittings and safety factors allowed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supervisory Switches: For each indicating sprinkler system riser, sprinkler zone, standpipe system riser, main service entrance, PIV

(post indicator valve), control valve, provide a supervisory switch that is connected to the fire alarm system. Standpipe hose valves and test and drain valves shall not be provided with supervisory switches.

B. Waterflow Switches: For each sprinkler zone and each standpipe riser and where indicated on drawings, provide a waterflow switch. Install waterflow switch and adjacent valves in easily accessible locations.

C. Sprinkler Zone: Each sprinkler zone shall coincide with each fire alarm zone.

D. Piping connections:

1. Sprinkler System Only: Start at flanged outlet within the building at exterior wall.

E. Drains, Test Pipes and Accessories:

1. Provide a drain at base of risers, drain connection on valved sections, and drains at other locations for complete drainage of the system. Provide valve in drain lines and connect to the central drain riser. Discharge riser outside over splash block, indirectly over standpipe drain connected to storm sewer, or as indicated. The main drain shall be capable of full discharge test without allowing water to flow onto the floor.

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2. Provide test pipes in accordance with NFPA 13. Test pipes shall be valved and piped to discharge through proper orifice as specified above for drains.

F. Provide a 690 kPa (100 psi) pressure gage at each flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler or standpipe riser, at each main drain connection, and on the suction and discharge of the fire pump.

G. Conceal all piping, except in pipe basements, stairwells and rooms without ceilings.

H. Install new piping and sprinklers aligned with natural building and other sprinklers lines.

I. Locate piping in stairways as near ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel. Provide a minimum headroom of

2250 mm (7 ft.-6 in.) for all piping.

J. Piping arrangement shall avoid contact with other piping and equipment and allow clear access to other equipment or devices requiring access or maintenance.

K. Install CPVC piping only above gypsum board or acoustical ceiling panels classified for surface burning characteristics (See UL product category BIYR in the Building Materials Directory), or behind a Listed

Sprinkler Cover Support System. In unfinished areas with flat ceiling construction and sprinkler deflectors installed within 200 mm (8 in.)

of the ceiling, piping may be exposed when listed quick response sprinklers are used. In addition to the above, use CPVC only when allowed by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

L. Cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections, shall be affixed near to the pipe where the originated. They shall be displayed until final inspection and then removed.

M. For each new or existing fire department connection, locate the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 a distance of 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to

10 ft.) above each connection location. The sign shall be 450 x 450 mm

(18 x 18 in.) with symbol at least 350 x 350 mm (14 x 14 in.).

N. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. All holes through stairways, smoke barrier walls, and fire walls shall be sealed on a daily basis.

O. Provide hydraulic design information signage as required by NFPA 13 and

14.

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P. Install access doors in ceilings of rooms where above ceiling access is required.

3.2 TEST

A. Automatic Sprinkler System: NFPA 13 and 25.

B. Standpipe and Hose System: NFPA 25.

C. Centrifugal Fire Pumps: NFPA 20.

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SECTION 23 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Exterior: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or solar radiation.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ac: Alternating Current

2. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

3. AI: Analog Input

4. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

5. AO: Analog Output

6. ASJ: All Service Jacket

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Networking Protocol

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. bhp: Brake Horsepower

13. Btu: British Thermal Unit

14. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit Per Hour

15. CDA: Copper Development Association

16. C: Celsius

17. CD: Compact Disk

18. CFM: Cubic Foot Per Minute

19. CH: Chilled Water Supply

20. CHR: Chilled Water Return

21. CLR: Color

22. CO: Carbon Monoxide

23. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

24. CPD: Condensate Pump Discharge

25. CPM: Cycles Per Minute

26. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

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27. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

28. CTPD: Condensate Transfer Pump Discharge

29. CTPS: Condensate Transfer Pump Suction

30. CW: Cold Water

31. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

32. CxA: Commissioning Agent

33. dB: Decibels

34. dB(A): Decibels (A weighted)

35. DDC: Direct Digital Control

36. DI: Digital Input

37. DO: Digital Output

38. DVD: Digital Video Disc

39. DN: Diameter Nominal

40. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

41. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

42. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

43. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

44. F: Fahrenheit

45. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

46. FD: Floor Drain

47. FED: Federal

48. FG: Fiberglass

49. FGR: Flue Gas Recirculation

50. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

51. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

52. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft facing

53. FWPD: Feedwater Pump Discharge

54. FWPS: Feedwater Pump Suction

55. GC: Chilled Glycol Water Supply

56. GCR: Chilled Glycol Water Return

57. GH: Hot Glycol Water Heating Supply

58. GHR: Hot Glycol Water Heating Return

59. gpm: Gallons Per Minute

60. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

61. Hg: Mercury

62. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

63. hp: Horsepower

64. HPS: High Pressure Steam (414 kPa (60 psig) and above)

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65. HPR: High Pressure Steam Condensate Return

66. HW: Hot Water

67. HWH: Hot Water Heating Supply

68. HWHR: Hot Water Heating Return

69. Hz: Hertz

70. ID: Inside Diameter

71. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

72. kg: Kilogram

73. klb: 1000 lb

74. kPa: Kilopascal

75. lb: Pound

76. lb/hr: Pounds Per Hour

77. L/s: Liters Per Second

78. L/min: Liters Per Minute

79. LPS: Low Pressure Steam (103 kPa (15 psig) and below)

80. LPR: Low Pressure Steam Condensate Gravity Return

81. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

82. MAX: Maximum

83. MBtu/h: 1000 Btu/h

84. MBtu: 1000 Btu

85. MED: Medical

86. m: Meter

87. MFG: Manufacturer

88. mg: Milligram

89. mg/L: Milligrams Per Liter

90. MIN: Minimum

91. MJ: Megajoules

92. ml: Milliliter

93. mm: Millimeter

94. MPS: Medium Pressure Steam (110 kPa (16 psig) through 414 kPa (60 psig))

95. MPR: Medium Pressure Steam Condensate Return

96. MW: Megawatt

97. NC: Normally Closed

98. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

99. Nm: Newton Meter

100. NO: Normally Open

101. NOx: Nitrous Oxide

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102. NPT: National Pipe Thread

103. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

104. OD: Outside Diameter

105. OSD: Open Sight Drain

106. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

107. PC: Pumped Condensate

108. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

109. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

110. PP: Polypropylene

111. PPE: Personal Protection Equipment

112. ppb: Parts Per Billion

113. ppm: Parts Per Million

114. PRV: Pressure Reducing Valve \

115. PSIA: Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute

116. psig: Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge

117. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

118. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

119. PVDC: Polyvinylidene Chloride Vapor Retarder Jacketing, White

120. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

121. rad: Radians

122. RH: Relative Humidity

123. RO: Reverse Osmosis

124. rms: Root Mean Square

125. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

126. RS: Refrigerant Suction

127. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

128. RTRF: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Fittings

129. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

130. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

131. SPEC: Specification

132. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

133. STD: Standard

134. SDR: Standard Dimension Ratio

135. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

136. SW: Soft water

137. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

138. TAB: Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

139. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

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140. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

141. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

142. THERM: 100,000 Btu

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

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

145. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

146. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

147. V: Volt

148. VAC: Vacuum

149. VA: Veterans Administration

150. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

151. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

152. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

153. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

154. VHA OCAMES: Veterans Health Administration – Office of Capital

Asset Management Engineering and Support

155. VR: Vacuum condensate return

156. WCB: Wrought Carbon Steel, Grade B

157. WG: Water Gauge or Water Column

158. 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 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

G. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

H. Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC and STEAM

GENERATION.

I. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

J. Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

VHA standard shall govern.

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B. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA):

410-1996................Recommended Safety Practices for Users and

Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2014..............Power Piping

B31.9-2014..............Building Services Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

BPVC Section IX-2015....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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

A36/A36M-2014...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-1996(R2013)e1......Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E. Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM):

IP-20-2015..............Specifications for Drives Using Classical

V-Belts and Sheaves

IP-21-2009..............Specifications for Drives Using Double-V

(Hexagonal) Belts

IP-24-2010..............Specifications for Drives Using Synchronous

Belts

IP-27-2015..............Specifications for Drives Using Curvilinear

Toothed Synchronous Belts

F. 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-127-2014a............Bracing for Piping Systems: Seismic–Wind–

Dynamic Design, Selection, and Application

G. Military Specifications (MIL):

MIL-P-21035B-2003.......Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2014.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

101-2015................Life Safety Code

I. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10-2016...........Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual

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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 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC”, 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 all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the

Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA 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 contract documents, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

F. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together.

Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation.

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G. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

2. The coordination/shop 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 locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems. The drawings shall include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

3. In addition, for HVAC systems, provide details of the following:

a. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

b. Pipe sleeves.

c. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

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

Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Submit belt drive with the driven equipment. Submit selection data for specific drives when requested by the COR.

2. Submit electric motor data and variable speed drive data with the driven equipment.

3. Equipment and materials identification.

4. Fire-stopping materials.

5. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide complete stress analysis for variable spring and constant support hangers.

6. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

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I. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

J. HVAC 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.

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

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

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

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

3. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

K. Provide copies of approved HVAC equipment submittals to the TAB and

Commissioning Subcontractor.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional HVAC.

B. Flow Rate Tolerance for HVAC Equipment: Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

C. Equipment Vibration Tolerance:

1. Refer to Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC

PIPING and EQUIPMENT. Equipment shall be factory-balanced to this tolerance and re-balanced on site, as necessary.

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2. After HVAC air balance work is completed and permanent drive sheaves are in place, perform field mechanical balancing and adjustments required to meet the specified vibration tolerance.

D. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer…