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Contract No. 676-18-203 100% Construction Documents– June 21, 2019

Tomah VA Medical Center – Correct SPS Deficiencies Building 452

Tomah, Wisconsin

Specifications

For

CORRECT SPS DEFICIENCIES

BUILDING 452

TOMAH VA MEDICAL CENTER

BUILDING 452

TOMAH, WISCONSIN

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

June 21st, 2019

VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 21-48

VA MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

TOMAH, WI

CORRECT SPS DEFICIENCIES BUILDING 452

VA PROJECT: 676-18-203 02-01-19

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

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 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 02-16

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

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

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 56 19 Pass Windows 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08-16

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 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

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 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6) 07-14

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

09 96 59 High-Build Glazed Coatings 07-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 08-16

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

10 51 13 Metal Lockers 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 02-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 05-11

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

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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 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 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 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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

VA MEDICAL CENTER DEP ARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS

VA PROJECT: 676-18-203 11-1-16

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all se ctions of Division 21.

B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commis sioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREME NTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is resp onsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONIN G REQUIRMENTS. A

Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS .

C. Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND S AMPLES.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissio ning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. Thi s Section supplements the general requirements specified in S ection 01 91 00

General Commissioning Requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members .

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified i n Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and test ing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Se ction 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

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B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Re quirements:

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. The commissioning process requires review of sel ected Submittals. The

Commissioning Agent will provide a list of submitta ls that will be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list wil l be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contr actor. Refer to

Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and S AMPLES for further details.

B. The commissioning process requires Submittal rev iew simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 9 1 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression s ystems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppr ession construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Sec tion 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as r equired to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Che cklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testin g. The

Commissioning Agent will prepare Pre-Functional Che cklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitte d to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commission ing Agent may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the Com missioning Agent determines that the information provided on the che cklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will return the m arked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant n umber of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning

Agent will select a broader sample of checklists fo r review. If the

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Commissioning Agent determines that a significant n umber of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the ch ecklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contracto r for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL CO MMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Fun ctional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

A. Contractor tests as required by other sections o f Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated in to the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will wi tness selected

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Comm issioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to schedu ling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Funct ional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare d etailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review a nd approval by the

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on th e tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the require d labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and do cument the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verif y tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSION ING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance per sonnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, oper ation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contract or shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled

21 08 00 - 4 in coordination with the COR after submission and a pproval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additiona l Contractor training requirements.

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VA PROJECT: 676-18-203 06-01-15

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in acc ordance with

NFPA 13.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically c alculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, f or all portions of

Building 452.

C. Use the Fire Protection drawings for the extent of modifications of the existing sprinkler system and as further required b y these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMB ING PIPING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance wit h NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design ar ea reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throu ghout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classific ations shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 s hall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification f rom the

Government for any hazard classification not identi fied. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

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

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratorie s, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Swit chgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage roo ms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associat ed storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail st ores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building manage ment storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, fi le storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 sq uare meters

(1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distri bution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand includ ing hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent bel ow the available water supply curve.

4. Water Supply: Base water supply on a flow test o f:

S ite

Test Hydrant Flowing Hydrant Total Flow

No’s Static Residual Pitot Diameter Theoretical

Flow

Hydraulic

Coefficient

Actual

Flow

Actual

GPM

At psi

L1 7-8 87 62 52 2 1/4 1087 0.95 1033 1033 1759

L2 19-20 83 69 60 2 1/4 1167 0.95 1109 1109 2499

L3 13-14 82 66 58 2 1/4 1149 0.95 1092 1092 2269

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge.

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detail ed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sp rinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer li censed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government r eview is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains resp onsible for

21 13 13 - 3 correcting any conflicts with other trades and buil ding construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved pri or to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submitta ls in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the approp riate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide su bmittal items in

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

1. Qualifications:

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

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for th e NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and s igned the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are s tamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the fi eld of Fire

Protection Engineering.

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

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1/4 inch scale (minimu m) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test lo cation.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Inclu de listing information and installation instructions in data s heets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular f orm conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans a nd

Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identif ies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and id entification of

21 13 13 - 4 control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclatu re does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the fol lowing: Tag ID

No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain , aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built draw ings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the req uirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limi ted to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the syst em switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete s et in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

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

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completio n of the sprinkler system installation or any partial sectio n of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a c opy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indic ated in NFPA

13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine ma intenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recom mended service organization, including address and telephone numbe r, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certi ficates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be p rovided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be prov ided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations an d Maintenance

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the ris er or as directed by the COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

Wisconsin fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the insta llation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devic es shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other n ationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for whi ch it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicate d otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of thi s specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-13...................Installation of Sprinkler S ystems

25-14...................Inspection, Testing, and Ma intenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

101-15..................Life Safety Code

170-15..................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or she ar bolts are not permitted.

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2. Piping sizes 2 inches and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 2 ½ inches and larger shall be blac k steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 p iping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Plastic piping shall not be permitted except for drain piping.

5. Flexible sprinkler hose shall be FM Approved and limited to hose with threaded end fittings with a minimum inside di ameter or 1-inch and a maximum length of 6-feet.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 2 inch o r larger drain valves.

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a lis ted indicating type.

Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved fo r fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a f langed cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 3/4 inch in-lin e automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

2.3 SPRINKLERS

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

B. Temperature Ratings:

1. In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinkle rs above or within a

8 foot lineal radius sterilizers and washers doors or openings used in the SPS process shall be no less than intermedia te temperature rated. Intermediate heads temperature activation 17 5°F to 225°F.

2. In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinkle rs above or within automatic cart wash equipment room or the sterilize r equipment room used in SPS process shall be no less than extra hig h temperature rated. Extra high temperature heads activation 325 °F to 375°F.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with N FPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor or within any mechanical room. The s prinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corres ponding sprinkler.

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2.4 ADDITIONAL SPRINKLER HEADS

A. Provide the required number of sprinkler heads o f all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Turn over to VA COR during training.

B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed and turn over to the COR during training and insert in O&M Manual. The list shall i nclude the following:

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

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

3. Quantity of each type present.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.5 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

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

2.6 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a we atherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 1/2 inch conduit entrance and necessary fac ilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

2.7 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide g auges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the ga uge.

2.8 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.9 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.10 VALVE TAGS

A. Engraved black filled numbers and letters not le ss than 1/2 inch high for number designation, and not less than 1/4 inch for service designation on 19 gage, 1-1/2 inches round brass di sc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licens ed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installa tion and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to m easurements established by the installer and work into place without spring ing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required , use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces t hat have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, i nstall sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. Pipe hangers, suppor ts, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with N FPA 13.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recomme ndations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from e ach drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain con nection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and d rains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switch es for sprinkler control valves.

F. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

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

H. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through mason ry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fir e stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Whe re core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal pene trations of walls, 21 13 13 - 9 floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

I. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

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

K. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of pa int to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operatin g accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to av oid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above su spended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall co mply with Section 09

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

L. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkl er system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler sys tem signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coor dinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

Identification shall include no less than the follo wing: (FP-B-

F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Num ber/Smoke Zone

(if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E -001) Fire

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

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design info rmation. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at t he base of

21 13 13 - 10 riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowa nce, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hyd raulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

M. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipm ent resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the install er at no additional expense to the Government.

N. Interruption of Service: There shall be no inter ruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alar m services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contra ctor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interrupti ons involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed syste ms prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris whi ch may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hy drostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA

13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Rep resentative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush under ground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections ha ve been accomplished, advise COR to schedule a final inspec tion and test.

Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labo r and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the in staller to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system a s necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of a ll features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

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

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

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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

35. F: Fahrenheit

36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

37. FD: Floor Drain

38. FED: Federal

39. FG: Fiberglass

40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

44. Hg: Mercury

45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

46. HP: Horsepower

47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

48. ID: Inside Diameter

49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

50. Kg: Kilogram

51. kPa: Kilopascal

52. lb: Pound

53. L/s: Liters Per Second

54. L/min: Liters Per Minute

55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

56. MAX: Maximum

57. MED: Medical

58. m: Meter

59. MFG: Manufacturer

60. mg: Milligram

61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

62. ml: Milliliter

63. mm: Millimeter

64. MIN: Minimum

65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

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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

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

83. RO: Reverse Osmosis

84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

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

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

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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 REQUIR EMENTS.

F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

H. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

I. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

J. Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

K. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

L. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SY STEMS.

M. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTE M FOR HVAC.

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

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

P. 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

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

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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

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.

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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.

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

22 05 11 - 7 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 1/4 inch equal to one foot. Clearl y identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal i tems of equipment.

The drawings shall clearly show the proposed locati on and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pump s, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumb ing 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.

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, in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF P LUMBING SYSTEMS.

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

COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 years.

However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent serv ice organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equi pment supplied, located within 100 miles of the project. These orga nizations 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, compressors, water heaters, critical instrum entation, computer workstation and programming shall be submi tted for project record and inserted into the operations and mainten ance 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 specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by loc al authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local code s are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any con flicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer s Representative

(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.

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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.gov .

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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…