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GENERAL REVIEW

Spelling and punctuation corrections will not be listed here. Corrections to numbering, spelling and punctuation will not be listed here. The purpose of this document is to guide the contractor to actual changes in the Project Manual which might affect the materials, installation, testing, and other requirements which may affect pricing of the project. All changes may not be identified in this list as the list was compiled using electronic comparisons to previous issues.

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1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

· “A325-10” was deleted

· “A490-12” was deleted

· “F3125/F3125M-15” was added

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1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. “as summarized in the VA Sustainable Design Manual” was removed from the specification B. “By submitting a change or substitution of materials or processes, contractor must demonstrate its diligence in performing the level of investigation and comparison required under federal mandates and VA policies.” was replaced with “Obtain approval from Contracting Officer for all changes and substitutions to materials or processes. Proposed changes must meet, or exceed, materials or processes specified.” was added to the specification

1.2 RELATED WORK

C. “LEED NCv3” was replaced with “Green Globes” D. “Section 01 81 13.02 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED NC v4” was replaced with “Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS” E. “Section 01 81 13.11 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED FOR HEALTHCARE v3” was deleted entirely

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. “Total Materials Cost: A tally of actual material cost from the specification divisions 03 through 10, 31 (applicable to foundations) and 32 (applicable to paving, site improvements, and planting). Alternatively, 45 percent of total construction hard costs in those the specification divisions.” was deleted entirely. Following subsections were moved up/renumbered.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

C. “Project Materials Cost Data Spreadsheet: Within 30 days after the Preconstruction Meeting provide a preliminary Project Materials Cost Data Spreadsheet. The Project Materials Cost Data Spreadsheet must be an electronic file and indicate all materials in Divisions 3 through 10, 31, and 32 used for Project (excluding labor costs and excluding all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system components), and be organized by the specification section. The spreadsheet must include the following:” and all subparagraphs (1-4) was deleted entirely. Following subsections were moved up/renumbered.

D. (renumbered as “C.”) “…and “additional product performance criteria for Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials as described in Section 01 81 13.02 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED NC v4 Section 01 81 13.11 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED FOR HEALTHCARE v3 Section 01 81 13.21 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - GREEN GLOBES” was deleted from the subsection.

F. (renumbered as “E.”) Subpart 3 “…and “additional product performance criteria for Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials as described in Section 01 81 13.02 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED NC v4 Section 01 81 13.11 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - LEED FOR HEALTHCARE v3 Section 01 81 13.21 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - GREEN GLOBES” was deleted from the subsection.

G. (renumbered as “F.”) Subpart 2 “Include was updated and current Project Materials Cost Data Spreadsheet.” was removed entirely. Following subsections were moved up/renumbered.

H. (renumbered as “G.”) Subpart 1 “Final version of Project Material Cost Data Spreadsheet.” was removed entirely. Following subsections were moved up/renumbered.

2.1 PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

F. Subpart 1.e.: Items included were rearranged, added and/or deleted to now read:

1) Decorative Light Strips

2) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

3) Laboratory-Grade Refrigerators and Freezers

4) Light Bulbs

5) Light Fixtures

6) Pool Pumps

7) Roof Products

8) Water Coolers

9) Windows, doors and Skylights G. date of FEMP-designated product categories was changed from “05/19/2015” to “09/14/2017”. Items included were rearranged, added and/or deleted to now read:

1. Boilers (Commercial)

2. Dishwashers (Commercial)

3. Electric Chillers, Air-Cooled (Commercial)

4. Electric Chillers, Water-Cooled (Commercial)

5. Exterior Lighting

6. Fluorescent Ballasts

7. Fluorescent Lamps, General Service

8. Ice Machines, Water-Cooled

9. Industrial Lighting (High/Low Bay)

10. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Luminaires.

H. “Electronic products and equipment covered by EPEAT program as of 09/14/2017 include:” was added. Items included were rearranged, added and/or deleted to now read:

1. Computers

2. Displays

3. Imaging Equipment

4. Televisions

3.1 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

The subsection “Irrigation professionals must be certified under a WaterSense labeled certification program.” was deleted entirely. Following subsections were moved up/renumbered.

3.2 ATTACHMENTS

This subsection and all its subparagraphs were deleted entirely.

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1.2 RELATED WORK:

I. “Infectious Control: Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article 1.7 INFECTION PREVENTION MEASURES.” was changed to “Infectious Control: Section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.”

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This section may contain numbering, spelling and punctuation changes only.

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2.5 ACCESSORIES

D. Preformed Compressible Joint Filler:

3. “Class 5” was changed to “Type 5” E. Box Board:

1. “Class 1” was changed to “Type 1”

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B. Items Specified

18. “Steel Pipe Bollards” was added to list of items.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

· “B18.2.2-87 (R2005) Square and Hex Nuts” was updated to “B18.2.2-87 (R2010) Square and Hex Nuts” C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

· “A36/A36M-12 Structural Steel” was updated to “A36/A36M-14 Structural Steel”

· “A47-99 (R2009) Malleable Iron Castings” was updated to “A47-99 (R2014) Malleable Iron Castings”

· “A123-12 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products” was updated to “A123-15 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products”

· “A240/A240M-14” was updated to “A240/A240M-15”

· “A269-10” was updated to “A269-15”

· “A307-12” was updated to “A307-14”

· “A391/A391M-07 (R2012)” was updated to “A391/A391M-07 (R2015)”

· “A786/A786M-09” was updated to “A786/A786M-15”

· “B221-13” was updated to “B221-14”

· “F436-11” was updated to “F436-16”

· “F468-06 (R2012)” was updated to “F468-06 (R2015)”

· “F1667-11” was updated to “F1667-15” D. American Welding Society (AWS):

· “D1.1-10 Structural Welding Code Steel” was updated to “D1.1-15 Structural Welding Code Steel”

· “D1.2-08” was updated to “D1.2-14”

· “D1.3-08” was updated to “D1.3-18” E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM)

· “AMP 521-01 Pipe Railing Manual” was updated to “AMP 521-01 (R2012) Pipe Railing Manual”

· “MBG 531-09 Metal Bar Grating Manual” was updated to “MBG 531-09 (R2017) Metal Bar Grating Manual” F. Structural Steel Painting Council (SSPC)/Society of Protective Coatings:

· “SP 1-04 No. 1, Solvent Cleaning” was updated to “SP 1-15 No. 1, Solvent Cleaning”

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1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

C. “American National Standards Institute/Single-Ply Roofing Institute (ANSI/SPRI) 4435/ES-1-03 Wind Design Standard…” was updated to “American National Standards Institute/Single-Ply Roofing Institute/Factory Mutual (ANSI/SPRI/FM) 4435/ES-1-11 Wind Design Standard…”

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1.10 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

· The subsection “D412-06a(R2013) Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension” was deleted entirely

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“2.7 HARDWARE” was changed to “2.7 HARDWARE and ACCESSORIES” This subsection was added to the specification:

J. Integral Louver Blinds: Glass manufacturer's standard, horizontal louver blinds with aluminum slats and polyester fiber cords, located in space between glass lites, and operated by hardware located on inside face of sash.

· Operation: Tilt, raising, and lowering.

· Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's full range.

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1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

· The subparagraph “E84-08 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials” was deleted entirely.

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2.4 ACOUSTICAL UNITS

A. General

2. Classification: Provide type and form as follows:

b. “NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient): ASTM C423, minimum 0.55” was changed to “NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient): ASTM C423, minimum 0.55 unless specified otherwise.”

c. “CAC (Ceiling Attenuation Class): ASTM E413, 40 -44 range.” was changed to “CAC (Ceiling Attenuation Class): ASTM E413, 40 -44 range unless specified otherwise.”

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1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

· “D1308 (2007) Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear…” was updated to “D1308 (2013) Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear…”

· “D2240 (2010) Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness” was updated to “D2240 (2015) Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness”

· “D4060 (2010) Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings…” was updated to “D4060 (2014) Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings ”

· “E96/E96M (2012) Water Vapor Transmission of Materials” was updated to “E96/E96M (2015) Water Vapor Transmission of Materials”

· “F1679 Variable Incidence Tribometer for determining the slip resistance” was removed entirely

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1.4 APPLICATION PUBLICATIONS

B. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM):

· “D4802-10 Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet” was updated to “D4802-15 Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic Sheet”

PART 3 – EXECUTION

B. “Install cabinet so that bottom of cabinet is 914 mm (36 inches) above finished floor.” was changed to “Install cabinet so that the extinguisher height within meets the requirements of NFPA 10.”

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This section was deleted entirely.

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B. Definitions:

“3. RE: Resident Engineer” was deleted from the specification “5. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative” was added to the specification “6. Exterior: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or solar radiation” was added to the specification

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

D. Products Criteria:

3. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” G. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations

1.4 SUBMITTALS

G. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations I. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

“2. Large equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, fans, and air handling units if shipped on open trailer trucks shall be covered with shrink on plastics or water proof tarpaulins that provide protection from exposure to rain, road salts and other transit hazards. Protection shall be kept in place until equipment is moved into a building or installed as designed.” was added to the specification

3. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

1.7 JOB CONDITIONS – WORK IN EXISTING BUILDING

C. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations

2.3 V-BELT DRIVES

A. “Type: ANSI/RMA” was changed to “Type ARPM” B. “ANSI/RMA IP–20 and IP–21” was changed to “ARPM IP–20 and IP–21” C. “ANSI/RMA” was changed to “ARPM” in two (2) locations E. “ANSI/RMA” was changed to “ARPM” G. “ANSI/RMA” was changed to “ARPM” I. Drive Types, based on ARI 435:

1. “Provide adjustable-pitch” was changed to “Provide adjustable-pitch or fixed-pitch” “The final fan speeds required to just meet the system CFM and pressure requirements, without throttling” was changed to “The final fan speeds required to just meet the system CFM and pressure requirements, without throttling the design air flow branch” “J. Final Drive Set: If adjustment is required beyond the capabilities of the factory drive set, the final drive set shall be provided as part of this contract at no additional cost or time to the Government.” was added to the specification.

“2.4 SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVES” entire section with subsections A through I was added to the specification

2.7 VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLERS

A. “LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTERS” was changed to “MOTOR CONTROLLERS” B. Was updated to read “Coordinate variable speed motor controller communication protocol with Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.”

C. Was updated to read “Provide variable speed motor controllers with or without a bypass contactor as indicated in contract drawings.”

E. This entire subsection with subparagraphs 1 and 2 was deleted from the specification

2.8 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Was updated to read “Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the contract documents and shown in the maintenance manuals. In addition, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment which will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into the system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.”

E. Valve Tags and Lists:

“F. Ceiling Grid Labels:” entire subsection with subparagraphs 1 and 2 was added to the specification

2.11 HVAC PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

D. Attachment to Concrete Building Construction:

2. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

2.12 PIPE PENETRATIONS

C. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

2.14 SPECIAL TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

A. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” D. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3.1 ARRANGEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING

E. Cutting Holes:

1. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

2. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations I. Protection and Cleaning:

1. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations M. Work in Existing Building:

3. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in three (3) locations

3.3 RIGGING

F. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3.4 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3.5 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION

A. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” D. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3.7 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

“D. Attach ceiling grid label on ceiling grid location directly underneath above-ceiling air terminal, control system component, valve, filter unit, fan etc.” was added to the specification

3.8 MOTOR AND DRIVES

A. Was revised to read “Use synchronous belt drives only on equipment controlled by soft starters or variable frequency drive motor controllers without a bypass contactor. Use V-belt drives on all other applications.”

B. “Belt Drive” was revised to “Alignment of V-Belt Drives” C. “Alignment of Synchronous Belt Drives: Set driving and driven shafts parallel and align so that the corresponding pulley flanges are in the same plane.” was added to the specification D. “Securely mount motor in accurate alignment so that shafts are free from both angular and parallel misalignment when both motor and driven machine are operating at normal temperatures.” was changed to “Securely mount motor in accurate alignment so that shafts are per coupling manufacturer’s tolerances when both motor and driven machine are operating at normal temperatures.”

3.9 LUBRICATION

B. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

3.12 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

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1.3 SUBMITTALS

B. “Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT, with applicable paragraph identification.” was added to the specification C. “Submit motor submittals with driven equipment.” was added to the specification F. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR”

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

F. “American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA):” was added to the specification

· “9–2015 Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Ball Bearings” was added to the specification

· “11-2015 Load Ratings and Fatigue Life for Roller Bearings” was added to the specification

2.1 MOTORS:

M. “Energy Efficiency of Small Motors (Motor Efficiencies): All motors under 746 W (1 hp) shall meet the requirements of the DOE Small Motor Regulation.” was added to the specification O. “Additional requirements for specific motors, as indicated in the other sections listed in paragraph, RELATED SECTIONS shall also apply.” was added to the specification

3.1 INSTALLATION:

B. “If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the Government.” was added to the specification

3.2 FIELD TESTS

A. “All tests shall be witnessed by the Commissioning Agent or by the COR.” was added to the specification

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2.2 CONTROLS SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

A. General

1. Was revised to read “Direct-Digital Control system logic, devices and controllers shall have Native BACnet capability.”

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1.2 RELATED WORK

C. “Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS” was added to the specification D. “Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS” was added to the specification F. “Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT” was added to the specification H. “Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS” was added to the specification “Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING: Excavation and backfill” was deleted from the specification

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

C. “All grooved joint couplings, fittings, valves, and specialties shall be the products of a single manufacturer. Grooving tools shall be the same manufacturer as the grooved components” and one (1) subparagraph was removed from the specification

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Was revised to read “Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.”

B. Was revised to read “Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked “SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 21 13, HYDRONIC PIPING”, with applicable paragraph identification.”

C. Was revised to read “Manufacturer's Literature and Data: including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.”

5. “Grooved joint couplings and fittings” was deleted from the specification G. Was added to the specification “Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide” with three (3) subparagraphs.

H. Was added to the specification “Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS” I. Was added to the specification “Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS”

1. 5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

J. SP-110 -96 has “Grooved” was removed from the specification title “1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION” Entire section including subsections A through D was added to the specification

2.3 FITTINGS FOR STEEL PIPE

B. “Contractor’s option: Grooved mechanical couplings and fittings are optional” was removed from the specification D. Entire section relating to grooved pipe and fittings has been was removed from the specification

2.5 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

C. Was added to the specification “Dielectric gasket material shall be compatible with hydronic medium.”

2.7 VALVES

D. Shut-Off Valves

2. “or grooved end” has been was deleted from the specification “2.10 PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE TEST PROVISIONS” Entire section including subsections A and B was added to the specification “2.11 THERMOMETERS” Entire section including subsections A through E was added to the specification “2.12 FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL” Entire section including subsection A was added to the specification

3.1 INSTALLATION:

A. “If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the Government.” was added to the specification

3.2 PIPE JOINTS

C. Entire section relating to grooved pipe and fittings has been was removed from the specification

3.4 LEAK TESTING ABOVEGROUND PIPING

A. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” in two (2) locations

3.5 FLUSHING AND CLEANING PIPING SYSTEMS

A. Water Piping:

1. “Resident Engineer” was changed to “COR” “3.7 STARTUP AND TESTING” Entire section including subsections A through D was added to the specification “3.8 COMMISSIONING” Entire section including subsections A and B was added to the specification “3.9 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING” Entire section including subsections A and B was added to the specification

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“1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS” most if not all of these have been was updated and/or rearranged in this section. Review this section in detail for application to the project.

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1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

B. International Code Council (ICC):

· “IBC-12 International Building Code” was updated to “IBC-15 International Building Code”

· most if not all of these references have been was updated and/or rearranged in this section. Review this section in detail for application to the project.

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

· “250-08 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000V Maximum)” was updated to “250-14 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1,000V Maximum)” D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

· “70-11 National Electrical Code” was updated to “70-17 National Electrical Code”

· “70E-12 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” was updated to “70E-18 Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace” E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

· “50-95 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment” was updated to “50-15 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment”

· “489-09 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit” was updated to “489-16 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit”

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B. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

· “WD 1-10 General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices” was updated to “WD 1-99 (R2015) General Color Requirements for Wiring Devices”

· “WD 6-12 Wiring Devices – Dimensional The specifications” was updated to “WD 6-16 Wiring Devices – Dimensional The specifications” C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

· “70-14 National Electrical Code” was updated to “70-17 National Electrical Code”

· “99-15 Health Care Facilities” was updated to “99-18 Health Care Facilities” D. Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

· “5-11 Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings” was updated to “5-16 Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings”

· “231-08 Power Outlets” was updated to “231-16 Power Outlets”

· “498-12 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles” was updated to “498-17 Attachment Plugs and Receptacles”

· “943-15 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters” was updated to “943-16 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters”

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B. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):

· “519-92 Recommended Practices and Requirements for

· Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems” was updated to “519-14 Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electrical Power Systems”

· “C37.90.1-02 Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests

· for Relays and Relay Systems…”” was updated to “C37.90.1-12 Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems…” C. International Code Council (ICC):

· “IBC-12 International Building Code” was updated to “IBC-15 International Building Code” D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

· “ICS 1-08 Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements” was updated to “ICS 1-00 (R2015) Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements”

· “ICS 2-05 Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 Volts” was updated to “ICS 2-00 (R2005) Industrial Control and Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 Volts”

· “ICS 4-05 Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal Blocks” was updated to “ICS 4-15 Industrial Control and Systems: Terminal Blocks”

· “ICS 6-06 Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures” was updated to “ICS6-93 (R2016) Industrial Control and Systems: Enclosures”

· “ICS 7-06 Industrial Control and Systems: Adjustable Speed Drives” was updated to “ICS 7-14 Industrial Control and Systems: Adjustable Speed Drives”

· “ICS 7.1-06 Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation, and Operation of Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems” was updated to “ICS 7.1-14 Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation, and Operation of Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems” E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

· “70-11 National Electrical Code” was updated to “70-17 National Electrical Code” F. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

· “508A-07 Industrial Control Panels” was updated to “508A-13 Industrial Control Panels”

· “508C-07 Power Conversion Equipment” was updated to “508C-16 Power Conversion Equipment”

· “UL 1449-06 Surge Protective Devices” was updated to“UL 1449-14 Surge Protective Devices”

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

· “C635-07 Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Layin Panel Ceilings” was updated to “C635/C635M REV A-13 Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Layin Panel Ceilings” D. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA):

· “LM-80-08 Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources” was updated to “LM-80-15 Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light Sources” E. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE):

· “C62.41-91 Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC Power Circuits” was updated to “C62.41-91 (R1995) Surge Voltages in Low Voltage AC Power Circuits” F. International Code Council (ICC):

· “IBC-12 International Building Code” was updated to “IBC-15 International Building Code” G. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA):

· “SSL-1-10 Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, Arrays, or Systems” was updated to “SSL-1-16 Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, Arrays, or Systems”

· “C82.1-04 Lamp Ballasts…” was deleted from the specification

· “C82.2-02 Method of Measurement of Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts” was deleted from the specification

· “C82.4-02 Lamp Ballasts…” was deleted from the specification

· “C82.11-11 Lamp Ballasts…” was deleted from the specification

· “LL-9-09 Dimming of T8 Fluorescent Lighting Systems” was deleted from the specification H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

· “70-11 National Electrical Code” was updated to “70-17 National Electrical Code”

· “101-12 Life Safety Code” was updated to “101-18 Life Safety Code” I. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

· “496-08 Lampholders” was updated to “496-17 Lampholders”

· “924-12 Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment” was updated to “924-16 Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment”

· “8750-09 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources…” was updated to “8750-15 Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources…”

· “542-0599 Fluorescent Lamp Starters” was deleted from the specification

· “844-12 Luminaires for Use in Hazardous…” was deleted from the specification

· “935-01 Fluorescent-Lamp Ballasts” was deleted from the specification

· “1029-94 High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts” was deleted from the specification

· “1029A-06 Ignitors and Related Auxiliaries for HID…” was deleted from the specification

· “1574-04 Track Lighting Systems” was deleted from the specification

· “2108-04 Low-Voltage Lighting Systems” was deleted from the specification American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

· “C78.1-91 Fluorescent Lamps - Rapid-Start Types…” was deleted from the specification

· “C78.376-01 Chromaticity of Fluorescent Lamps” was deleted from the specification Federal Communications Commission (FCC):

· “CFR Title 47, Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices” was deleted from the specification

· “CFR Title 47, Part 18 Industrial, Scientific, and Medical Equipment” was deleted from the specification

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

The following sections were was deleted from the lighting the specifications in their entirety:

· FLUORESCENT LIGHTING

· BALLASTS

· FLUORESCENT EMERGENCY BALLASTS

· HALOGEN EMERGENCY LIGHTING UNITS

· FLUORESCENT LAMPS

· RADIO-INTERFERENCE-FREE FLUORESCENT FIXTURES

· X-RAY FILM ILLUMINATORS

3.1 INSTALLATION

D. Lighting Fixture Supports:

4. “Hardware for recessed fluorescent fixtures” was replaced by “Hardware for recessed fixtures”

5. “ Hardware for surface mounting fluorescent fixtures to suspended ceilings” was replaced by “Hardware for surface mounting fixtures to suspended ceilings”

3.2 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. Perform the following:

2. Electrical tests:

b. Burn-in requirement was deleted from the specification

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2.1 MATERIAL

These subsections were was added to the specification:

“K. Cable Tray” including seven (7) subparagraphs 1 through 7 “L. Cable Duct” “M. Cable duct Fittings”

3.1 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. “Raceways typically required for cabling systems unless otherwise indicated”

· The table immediately following this subsection was modified to include several references to Cable Tray, Conduit, and associated components

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2.4 PRODUCTS

A. General

3. Contractor Furnished Equipment List (CFEs):

b. The following equipment items are the minimum requirements of VA to provide an acceptable system described herein:

The table immediately following this subparagraph was re-formatted for clarity. No items were was added and none were was deleted.

3.4 INSTALLATION

D. Wiring Practice

17. The words “previously approved” were was added to this the specification: “Wires or cables previously approved to be installed outside of conduit, cable trays, wireways, cable duct, etc:”

E. Cable Installation

1. “J-hooks and bridal rings” are not approved means of cable support. Other references to J-hooks and bridal rings have been was removed.

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2.1 GENERAL

A. Support of Open Cabling:

2. Lacing bars and spools are accepted methods of supporting open cabling. J-hooks and D-rings are not approved methods of supporting open cabling.

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