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Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical CenterClement J. Zablocki VA Medical CenterClement J. Zablocki VA Medical CenterClement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

5000 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295

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Station Project No. 695-15-116

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Volume 2: Divisions 22 Volume 2: Divisions 22 Volume 2: Divisions 22 Volume 2: Divisions 22 ---- 28282828

October 15, 2015

Rev. January 17, 2018

695-15-116 Replace (3) Boilers Building 112 01/17/2018

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53295 Replace (3) Boilers Building 112 Bancroft Architects + Engineers

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 07-15 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17 01 01 10 SN Special Notes with Risk Baseline Attach ment 12-17 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects) – De sign/Bid/Build with FM Inspection List Attachment 01-18

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 03-18 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17 01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 03-18 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 09-15

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE (NOT USED)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES (NOT USE D)

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 02-16

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08 71 00 Door Hardware 02-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15 09 91 00 Painting 09-15

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and S team

Generation 02-15

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and St eam

Generation Equipment 02-15

23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Pla nt 02-15 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant 02-15 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Pla nt 02-15 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09- 11 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Systems 02-15 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 02-15 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 08-17 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 08-17 23 52 33 Water-Tube Boilers 02-15

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-15 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 01-17

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26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Syste ms 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 5-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installati ons 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safet y and

Security 09-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED )

APPENDIX

Attachment A Sample Construction Waste Management P lan Attachment B Limited Asbestos Inspection Report 10- 15 Attachment C Fire Stop Hilti Attachment D Fire Stop Selection Chart Attachment E Lighting Efficiency Rules

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING INDEX

DRAWING

NUMBER

PAGE

NUMBER

DRAWING TITLE

GENERAL

G-0 1 1 COVER

G-002 2 3D VIEWS

G-003 3 INFECTION CONTROL PLANS

G-004 4 CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLANS

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

ASD-100 5 WEST BOILER ROOM ASBESTOS REMOVAL FIGURE

ASD-101 6 WEST BOILER ROOM MEZZANINE ASBESTOS REMOVAL FIGURE

STRUCTURAL

S-001 7 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

S-101

LOWER LEVEL CATWALK RAILING CONSTRUCTION PLAN +

ELEVATIONS

S-102 9 EXISTING HIGH ROOF FRAMING PLAN

ARCHITECTURAL

AD-101 10 EXISTING BACEMENT + FIRST FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-102 11 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR – DEMOLITION PLAN

AD-103

EXISTING THIRD FLOOR - LOWER CATWALK DEMOLITION

PLAN

AD-104

EXISTING THIRD FLOOR - UPPER CATWALK DEMOLITION

PLAN

AD-201 14 BOILER ROOM DEMOLITION ELEVATION

AD-301 15 BUILDING DEMOLITION SECTION – LOOKING NORTH

AD-302 16 BUILDING DEMOLITION SECTION – LOOKING WEST

AD-321 17 KITCHEN AREA SECTION

AD-401 18 RAILING DEMOLITION

A-101 19 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR – CONSTRUCTION PLAN

A-102 20 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR – CONSTRUCTION PLAN

A-103 21 EXISTING LOWER CATWALK – CONSTRUCTION PLAN

A-104 22 UPPER AND LOWER ROOF PLAN

A-201 23 EXISTING EAST BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ELEVATION

A-301 24 BUILDING SECTION – LOOKING NORTH

A-302 25 BUILDING SECTION – LOOKING WEST

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A-321 26 KITCHEN AREA SECTION

A-401

ELEVATIONS

A-402

ELEVATIONS

A-501 29 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

A-502 30 ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

A-601 31 DOOR SCHEDULE

INTERIORS

I - 101 32 INTERIOR FINISHING PLANS

MECHANICAL

M-001 33 MECHANICAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

MD-101

WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR

PLAN

MD-102 35 WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-103 36 EAST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-104

UPPER WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

MD-105

UPPER EAST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

MD-106 39 GRADE LEVEL GAS PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MD-107

BASMENT LEVEL AND STEAM HEADER MECHANICAL

DEMOLITION DRAWING

M-101 41 WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-102 42 WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-103

BOILER ROOM – COMPRESSED AIR AND CHEMICAL FEED

PIPING PLAN

M-104 44 EAST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-105 45 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR – MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-106

WEST BOILER ROOM – MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION

MEZZANINE PPLAN

M-107

EAST BOILER ROOM – SECOND LEVEL MECHANICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-108

EAST BOILER ROOM – MEZZANINE LEVEL MECHANICAL

CONSTRUCTION PLAN

M-109

STEAM HEADER AND BASEMENT MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION

DRAWING

M-110 50 REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM PIPING DIAGRAM

M-500 51 EXISTING FIELD CONDITION PHOTOS

M-501 52 EXISTING FIELD CONDITION PHOTOS

M-502 53 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-503 54 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-504 55 MECHANICAL DETAILS

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M-505 56 BOILER SECTIONS AND DETAILS

M-506 57 DA AND SURGE TANK DETAIL

M-600 58 STEAM PIPING SCHEMATIC

M-601 59 STEAM SYSTEM PIPING SCHEMATIC

M-602 60 STEAM SYSTEM PIPING SCHEMATIC

M-603 61 STEAM SYSTEM PIPING SCHEMATIC

M-700 62 MECHANICAL EQUPIMENT SCHEDULES

TC-100 63 STEAM BOILER PROCESS AND INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM

TC-101

STEAM BOILER PROCESS AND INSTRUMENTATION BILL OF

MATERIAL

TC-102

EXISTING NORTH DEAERATOR PROCESS AND

INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM

TC-103

SOUTH DEAERATOR PROCESS AND INSTRUMENTATION

DIAGRAM AND BOM

TC-104

EXISTING NORTH SURGE TANK PROCESS AND

INSTRUMENTATION AND BOM

TC-105

SOUTH SURGE TANK PROCESS AND INSTRUMENTATION

DIAGRAM AND BOM

TC-106 69 REMOTE BOP PANEL LAYOUT AND BOM

TC-107 70 BOILER CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT

TC-108 71 BOILER CONTROL PANEL BOM (TYPICAL FOR 3 BOILERS)

ELECTRICAL

E-001 72 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

E-002 73 ELECTRICAL NOTES AND TABLES

ED-100 74 BASEMENT LEVEL - ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-101 75 FIRST FLOOR + ROOF – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-102 76 PARTIAL FLOOR PLANS – ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

ED-500 77 ELECTRICAL ONELINE POWER DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

ED-501 78 ELECTRICAL ONELINE POWER DIAGRAM - DEMOLITION

E-100 79 BASEMENT LEVEL ELCTRICAL FLOOR PLAN

E-101 80 FIRST FLOOR – ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

E-102

2ND FLOOR + LOWER LEVEL CATWALK – ELECTRICAL

LIGHTING AND POWER PLAN

E-103

EXISTING ROOF – ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION

PLAN

E-500 83 ELECTRICAL ONELINE POWER DIAGRAM

E-501 84 ELECTRICAL ONELINE POWER DIAGRAM

E-600 85 ELECTRICAL MOTOR WIRING + PANEL SCHEDULES

TD-101 86 FIRST FLOOR – COMMUNICATION DEMOLITION PLAN

T-101 87 FIRST FLOOR – COMMUNICATION PLAN

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

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

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

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26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

28. DVD: Digital Video Disc

29. DN: Diameter Nominal

30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

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

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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

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 C oated Wire

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96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylo n 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

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, A ND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

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

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

F. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT .

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

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

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

L. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

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

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

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

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

Steel

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

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

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Building Construction and Materials

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

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

Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

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

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

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

Industry, Inc:

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

Installation

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

Application

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

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

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N EMA):

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

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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

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

I. NSF International (NSF):

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

Heat Recovery Equipment

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

Materials

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

Effects

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

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

SAMPLES.

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

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

with applicable paragraph identification.

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

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arran gement 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 eq uivalent to that required by the contract.

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

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

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

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

2. Equipment and materials identification.

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3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

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

I. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems, an d for existing systems that are in the same areas. The drawings sh all include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and s hall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the princip al items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the prop osed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, pip ing, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, wa ter hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring servi ce shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shal l not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping sy stems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

3. Pipe sleeves.

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

J. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

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

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

K. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning

Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion.

L. Submit training plans, trainer qualifications an d instructor qualifications.

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 serv ice organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equi pment supplied, located within100 miles of the project. These organ izations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notifica tion by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the s hut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. N ames, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organiz ations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable t o the project):

pumps and programming shall be submitted for projec t record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual .

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

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as re quired by the

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(COR).

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

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.go v.

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

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

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

Qualifications".

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

Piping".

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

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

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

American Welding Society.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installati on procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed , printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the 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 m aterial.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

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

2. All items that require access, such as for opera ting, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be e asily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or s tanding on permanent platforms, without the use of portable la dders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control de vices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts betwe en this requirement and contract documents to COR for resol ution.

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

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

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

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

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

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Co de. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordanc e with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “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 handl ing of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Deb ris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be r emoved.

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

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

Code (IPC).

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

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site sh all remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for th e equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.

2. Damaged equipment shall be replaced with an iden tical unit as determined and directed by the COR. Such replacemen t shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Governmen t.

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

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

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1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

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

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

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

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

Information explaining any special knowledge or too ls the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the As-Bu ilt documentation.

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-buil t drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provid e the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them on Auto-Cad version 2011 or higher provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as -built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ require ment.

D. Certification documentation shall be provided pr ior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation sha ll include all test results, the names of individuals performing work f or the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followe d for all tests, and a certification that all results of tests were with in limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

A. 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 conta ining lead shall not be used with copper pipe.

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B. Material or equipment containing a weighted aver age of greater than

0.25 percent lead shall not be used in any potable water system intended for human consumption, and shall be certif ied in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372.

C. In-line devices such as water meters, building v alves, check valves, stops, valves, fittings, tanks and backflow prevent ers shall comply with NSF 61 and NSF 372.

D. End point devices such as drinking fountains, la vatory faucets, kitchen and bar faucets, ice makers supply stops, and end-p oint control valves used to dispense drinking water must meet requireme nts 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 inclu de components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for fin al assembled unit.

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

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

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

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemb lies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assembl ies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete as sembly 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 in tegral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

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

2.3 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compa tible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the

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2.4 SAFETY GUARDS

A. Pump shafts and couplings shall be fully guarded by a sheet steel guard, covering coupling and shaft but not bearings . Material shall be minimum 16-gage sheet steel; ends shall be braked a nd drilled and attached to pump base with minimum of four 1/4 inch bolts. Reinforce guard as necessary to prevent side play forcing gua rd onto couplings.

B. All Equipment shall have moving parts protected from personal injury.

2.5 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Equipment shall be provided with suitable liftin g attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lift ing attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rap id lowering and braking of load.

2.6 ELECTRIC MOTORS, MOTOR CONTROL, CONTROL WIRING (NOT USED)

2.7 VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLERS (NOT USED)

2.8 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION (NOT USE D)

2.9 FIRESTOPPING (NOT USED)

2.10 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND (NOT USED)

2.11 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

A. In lieu of the paragraph which follows, suspende d equipment support and restraints may be designed and installed in accorda nce with the

International Building Code (IBC). Submittals based on the

International Building Code (IBC requirements, or t he following paragraphs of this Section shall be stamped and sig ned by a professional engineer registered in the state where the project is located. The Support system of suspended equipment over 500 pounds shall be submitted for approval of the COR in all c ases. See the above specifications for lateral force design requirement s.

B. Type Numbers Specified: For materials, design, m anufacture, selection, application, and installation refer to MSS SP-58. F or selection and application refer to MSS SP-69. Refer to Section 05 50 00, METAL

FABRICATIONS, for miscellaneous metal support mater ials and prime coat painting.

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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 4 inches thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

3. Power-driven fasteners: Permitted in existing co ncrete or masonry not less than 4 inches thick when approved by the C OR for each job condition.

2.12 PIPE PENETRATIONS (NOT USED)

2.13 TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS (NOT USED)

2.14 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES (NOT USED)

2.15 ASBESTOS

A. Materials containing asbestos are not permitted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ARRANGEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND P IPING

A. Location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, a nd equipment, access provisions shall be coordinated with the work of al l trades. Piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment shall be l ocated clear of windows, doors, openings, light outlets, and other services and utilities. Equipment layout drawings shall be prepa red to coordinate proper location and personnel access of all facilit ies. The drawings shall be submitted for review.

B. Manufacturer's published recommendations shall b e followed for installation methods not otherwise specified.

C. Operating Personnel Access and Observation Provi sions: All equipment and systems shall be arranged to provide clear view and easy access, without use of portable ladders, for maintenance, t esting and operation of all devices including, but not limited to: all e quipment items, valves, backflow preventers, filters, strainers, tr ansmitters, sensors, meters and control devices. All gages and indicator s shall be clearly visible by personnel standing on the floor or on pe rmanent platforms.

Maintenance and operating space and access provisio ns that are shown on the drawings shall not be changed nor reduced.

D. Structural systems necessary for pipe and equipm ent support shall be coordinated to permit proper installation.

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E. Location of pipe sleeves, trenches and chases sh all be accurately coordinated with equipment and piping locations.

F. Cutting Holes:

1. Holes shall be located to avoid interference wit h structural members such as beams or grade beams. Holes shall be laid o ut in advance and drilling done only after approval by COR. If the Co ntractor considers it necessary to drill through structural members, this matter shall be referred to COR for approval.

2. Waterproof membrane shall not be penetrated. Pip e floor penetration block outs shall be provided outside the extents of the waterproof membrane.

3. Holes through concrete and masonry shall be cut by rotary core drill. Pneumatic hammer, impact electric, and hand or manual hammer type drill will not be allowed, except as permitted by COR where working area space is limited.

G. Minor Piping: Generally, small diameter pipe run s from drips and drains, water cooling, and other services are not s hown but must be provided.

H. Minor Piping: Generally, small diameter pipe run s from drips and drains, water cooling, and other service are not sh own but must be provided.

I. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handl ed, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before a nd during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the COR. Damaged or defective it ems in the opinion of the COR, shall be replaced at no additio nal cost or time to the Government.

2. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by m eans of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation. Pipe openings, e quipment, and plumbing fixtures shall be tightly covered against dirt or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thorou ghly clean fixtures, exposed materials and equipment.

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J. Gages, thermometers, valves and other devices sh all be installed with due regard for ease in reading or operating and mai ntaining said devices. Thermometers and gages shall be located an d positioned to be easily read by operator or staff standing on floor or walkway provided.

Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent eq uipment or pipe work.

K. Interconnection of Controls and Instruments: Ele ctrical interconnection is generally not shown but shall be provided. This includes interconnections of sensors, transmitters, transduc ers, control devices, control and instrumentation panels, alarms , instruments and computer workstations. Comply with NFPA 70.

L. Many plumbing systems interface with the HVAC co ntrol system. See the

HVAC control points list on design drawings and Sec tion 23 09 23, DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

M. Work in Existing Building:

1. Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of t he Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for relocation of existing equipment, alterations and restoration of existing building(s) .

2. As specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIR EMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to e xisting service piping at times that will cause the least interfere with normal operation of the facility.

N. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contrac tor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remed ial action performed as directed at no additional cost or addi tional time to the Government.

2. The term "conveniently accessible" is defined as capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without clim bing or crawling under or over obstacles such as electrical conduit, motors, fans, pumps, belt guards, transformers, high voltage line s, piping, and ductwork.

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3.2 TEMPORARY PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

A. Continuity of operation of existing facilities m ay require temporary installation or relocation of equipment and piping. Temporary equipment or pipe installation or relocation shall be provide d to maintain continuity of operation of existing facilities.

B. The Contractor shall provide all required facili ties in accordance with the requirements of phased construction and mainten ance of service. All piping and equipment shall be properly supported, s loped to drain, operate without excessive stress, and shall be insu lated where injury can occur to personnel by contact with operating fa cilities. The requirements of paragraph 3.1 shall apply.

C. Temporary facilities and piping shall be complet ely removed back to the nearest active distribution branch or main pipe lin e and any openings in structures sealed. Dead legs are not allowed in potable water systems. Necessary blind flanges and caps shall be provided to seal open piping remaining in service.

3.3 RIGGING

A. Openings in building structures shall be planned to accommodate design scheme.

B. Alternative methods of equipment delivery may be offered and will be considered by Government under specified restrictio ns of phasing and service requirements as well as structural integrit y of the building.

C. All openings in the building shall be closed whe n not required for rigging operations to maintain proper environment i n the facility for

Government operation and maintenance of service.

D. Contractor shall provide all facilities required to deliver specified equipment and place on foundations. Attachments to structures for rigging purposes and support of equipment on struct ures shall be

Contractor's full responsibility.

E. Contractor shall check all clearances, weight li mitations and shall provide a rigging plan designed by a Registered Pro fessional Engineer.

All modifications to structures, including reinforc ement thereof, shall be at Contractor's cost, time and responsibility.

F. Rigging plan and methods shall be referred to CO R for evaluation prior to actual work.

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3.4 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Where hanger spacing does not correspond with jo ist or rib spacing, use structural steel channels secured directly to joist and rib structure that will correspond to the required hanger spacing , and then suspend the equipment and piping from the channels. Holes s hall be drilled or burned in structural steel ONLY with the prior writ ten approval of the

COR.

B. Hanger rods shall be used that are straight and vertical. Turnbuckles for vertical adjustments may be omitted where limit ed space prevents use. A minimum of 1/2 inch clearance between pipe o r piping covering and adjacent work shall be provided.

C. For horizontal and vertical plumbing pipe suppor ts, refer to the

International Plumbing Code (IPC) and these specifi cations.

D. Overhead Supports:

1. The basic structural system of the building is d esigned to sustain the loads imposed by equipment and piping to be sup ported overhead.

2. Provide steel structural members, in addition to those shown, of adequate capability to support the imposed loads, l ocated in accordance with the final approved layout of equipm ent and piping.

3. Tubing and capillary systems shall be supported in channel troughs.

E. Floor Supports:

1. Provide concrete bases, concrete anchor blocks a nd pedestals, and structural steel systems for support of equipment a nd piping.

Concrete bases and structural systems shall be anch ored and doweled to resist forces under operating and seismic condit ions (if applicable) without excessive displacement or struc tural failure.

2. Bases and supports shall not be located and inst alled until equipment mounted thereon has been approved. Bases shall be sized to match equipment mounted thereon plus 2 inch excess on all edges.

Structural drawings shall be reviewed for additiona l requirements.

Bases shall be neatly finished and smoothed, shall have chamfered edges at the top, and shall be suitable for paintin g.

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3.5 LUBRICATION (NOT USED)

3.6 PLUMBING SYSTEMS DEMOLITION

A. Rigging access, other than indicated on the draw ings, shall be provided after approval for structural integrity by the COR. Such access shall be provided without additional cost or time to the Government. Where work is in an operating plant, approved protection from dust and debris shall be provided at all times for the safety of pl ant personnel and maintenance of plant operation and environment of t he plant.

B. In an operating plant, cleanliness and safety sh all be maintained. The plant shall be kept in an operating condition. Gove rnment personnel will be carrying on their normal duties of operatin g, cleaning and maintaining equipment and plant operation. Work sha ll be confined to the immediate area concerned; maintain cleanliness and wet down demolished materials to eliminate dust. Dust and de bris shall not be permitted to accumulate in the area to the detrimen t of plant operation. All flame cutting shall be performed to maintain the fire safety integrity of this plant. Adequate fire extin guishing facilities shall be available at all times. All work shall be performed in accordance with recognized fire protection standard s including NFPA

51B. Inspections will be made by personnel of the V A Medical Center, and the Contractor shall follow all directives of t he COR with regard to rigging, safety, fire safety, and maintenance of operations.

C. Unless specified otherwise, all piping, wiring, conduit, and other devices associated with the equipment not re-used i n the new work shall be completely removed from Government property per Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. This includes all co ncrete equipment pads, pipe, valves, fittings, insulation, and all h angers including the top connection and any fastenings to building struc tural systems. All openings shall be sealed after removal of equipment , pipes, ducts, and other penetrations in roof, walls, floors, in an ap proved manner and in accordance with plans and specifications where spec ifically covered.

Structural integrity of the building system shall b e maintained.

Reference shall also be made to the drawings and sp ecifications of the

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