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SECTION 07 21 13

THERMAL INSULATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Thermal insulation.

a. Batt or blanket insulation at interior framed and furred walls.

2. Acoustical insulation.

a. Batt and blanket insulation at interior framed partitions and ceilings.

b. Board insulation at interior concrete and masonry partitions.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: Adhesives VOC

Limits.

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Safing Insulation.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

B. ASTM International (ASTM):

C553-13(2019)...........Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for

Commercial and Industrial Applications.

C665-17.................Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for

Light Frame Construction and Manufactured

Housing.

E84-20..................Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Submittal Drawings:

1. Show insulation type, thickness, and R-value for each location.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Adhesive indicating manufacturer recommendation for each application.

D. Sustainable Construction Submittals:

1. Recycled Content: Identify post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content percentage by weight.

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2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Show volatile organic compound types and quantities.

1.5 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate manufacturer's name or brand, type, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.6 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of

Construction."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 INSULATION - GENERAL

A. Insulation Thickness:

1. Provide thickness indicated when R-value is not shown on drawings.

B. Insulation Types:

1. Provide one insulation type for each application.

C. Sustainable Construction Requirements:

1. Insulation Recycled Content:

a. Glass fiber reinforced: 6 percent recovered material.

b. Rock wool material: 75 percent recovered material.

2. Low Pollutant-Emitting Materials: Comply with VOC limits specified in Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for the following products:

a. Non-Flooring Adhesives and Sealants.

2.2 THERMAL INSULATION

A. Inside Face of Interior Wall Insulation:

1. Mineral Fiber Board: ASTM C612, Type IB or II.

2.3 ACOUSTICAL INSULATION

A. Semi Rigid, Batts and Blankets:

1. Widths and lengths to fit tight against framing.

2. Mineral Fiber boards: ASTM C553, Type II, flexible, or Type III, semi rigid FSK faced.

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a. Density: nominal 4.5 pound.

3. Mineral Fiber Batt or Blankets: ASTM C665.

4. Maximum Surface Burning Characteristics: ASTM E84.

a. Flame Spread Rating: 25.

b. Smoke Developed Rating: 450.

2.4 ACCESSORIES

A. Fasteners:

1. Screws: ASTM C954 or ASTM C1002, size and length to suit application with washer minimum 50 mm (2 inches) diameter.

2. Impaling Pins: Steel pins with head minimum 50 mm (2 inches) diameter.

a. Length: As required to extend beyond insulation and retain cap washer when washer is placed on pin.

b. Adhesive: Type recommended by manufacturer to suit application.

B. Insulation Adhesive: Nonflammable type recommended by insulation manufacturer to suit application.

C. Tape: Pressure sensitive adhesive on one face.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation.

B. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

C. Clean substrates. Remove contaminants capable of affecting subsequently installed product's performance.

3.2 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install products according to manufacturer's instructions and approved submittal drawings.

1. When manufacturer's instructions deviate from specifications, submit proposed resolution for Contracting Officer's Representative consideration.

B. Install batt and blanket insulation with joints tight. Fill framing voids completely. Seal penetrations, terminations, facing joints, facing cuts, tears, and unlapped joints with tape.

C. Fit insulation tight against adjoining construction and penetrations, unless indicated otherwise.

3.3 THERMAL INSULATION

A. Interior Framing or Furring Insulation:

1. General:

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a. Open voids are not acceptable.

b. Pack insulation around door frames and windows, in building expansion joints, door soffits, and other voids.

c. Pack behind outlets, around pipes, ducts, and services encased in walls.

d. Hold insulation in place with pressure sensitive tape.

e. Lap facing flanges together over framing for continuous surface.

Seal penetrations through insulation and facings.

2. Metal Studs: Fasten insulation between metal studs, framing, and furring with pressure sensitive tape continuous along flanged edges.

3. Ceilings and Soffits:

a. Metal Framing:

1) Fasten insulation between metal framing with pressure sensitive tape continuous along flanged edges.

2) At metal framing and ceilings suspension systems, install insulation above suspended ceilings and metal framing at right angles to main runners and framing.

3) Tape insulation tightly together without gaps. Cover metal framing members with insulation.

b. Ceiling Transitions:

1) In areas where suspended ceilings transition to structural ceiling, install blanket or batt insulation.

2) Extend insulation from suspended ceiling to underside of structure above.

3) Secure blanket and batt with continuous cleats to structure above.

3.4 ACOUSTICAL INSULATION

A. General:

1. Install insulation without voids.

2. Pack insulation around door frames and windows, in building expansion joints, door soffits, and other voids.

3. Pack behind outlets, around pipes, ducts, and services encased in walls.

4. Hold insulation in place with pressure sensitive tape.

5. Lap facer flanges together over framing for continuous surface. Seal all penetrations through the insulation and facers.

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6. Do not compress insulation below required thickness except where embedded items prevent required thickness.

B. Semi Rigid, Batts and Blankets:

1. When insulation is not full thickness of cavity, adhere insulation to one side of cavity, maintaining continuity of insulation and covering penetrations or embedments.

a. Metal Framing:

1) Fasten insulation between metal framing with pressure sensitive tape continuous along flanged edges.

2) At metal framing or ceilings suspension systems, install blanket insulation above suspended ceilings or metal framing at right angles to the main runners or framing.

3) Tape insulation tightly together so no gaps occur and metal framing members are covered by insulation.

3.5 CLEANING

A. Remove excess adhesive before adhesive sets.

3.6 PROTECTION

A. Protect insulation from construction operations.

B. Repair damage.

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SECTION 14 92 00

PNEUMATIC-TUBE SYSTEM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A123/A123M (2017) Standard Specification for Zinc

(Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

NEMA MG 1 (2018) Motors and Generators

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

National Electrical Code

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

PL 109-58 Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05)

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 General Requirements

Modify the existing pneumatic-tube system as outlined on Sheet PP401.

System components shall be designed and located in such a manner that in the event of a defect occurring, components may readily be removed and replaced. Carriers shall be the full access type. Other system characteristics shall be as follows:

a. Future capacity of not less than 2 stations without the need for modifications to the central control and existing station control.

b. Each zone capable of serving not less than 2 stations even though a fewer number may be indicated in a given zone at this time.

c. Stations within a zone connected to the storage lanes via a single line and diverter unit. The computer shall control spacing, direction, storage, and path of the carriers.

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d. Destination selection by means of push buttons or rotary dials on the station control panel.

e. Carriers taking the shortest route to their destinations. A central exchanger shall not be required. Carrier processing between zones shall be done through the central storage lanes.

f. Carriers routed by means of diverters or in-line transfer units.

g. Carrier rejections indicated at the dispatching station for non-existing, signed-off, or malfunctioning station destinations.

Reject station shall not be used.

h. Failure of one station shall not interfere with the normal functioning of any other station. Failure of any diverter will shut down that section of the system. Failure of an in-line sensor except zero-level sensor shall not shut down that section of the system.

i. Automatic sequencing of sending and receiving carriers.

j. Each zone and the central storage lanes act independently with separate power units as required.

k. Automatic recovery of a carrier will be required only after a transaction has been initiated and a failure occurs that prevents the completion. In such a case the carrier in process will be either returned to its source station or processed to the destination station after the failure has been repaired and cleared.

l. Selection of the shortest, most direct routing of all carriers to their destinations.

m. Complete "route proofing" of transaction paths before acceptance of the carrier to assure all components in the routing are operating.

n. Intra-zone transactions shall take the most direct path within the zone.

o. Self-adjusting priority within the system to load balance according to traffic.

p. Carriers may be positioned in senders simultaneously and destination selected on the station control panel.

q. Carriers in transit at the time a power failure occurs shall be delivered to their selected destinations upon restoration of power.

r. Processing of simultaneous, multiple transactions shall be directed to assure maximum operational efficiency of the system.

s. Carriers in transit at the time of station sign-off shall be delivered to their destination.

t. Carriers addressed to any non-existing or signed off station shall be

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u. Automatic time clock sign off to allow any station to be automatically signed-off.

v. Preventive overload feature at station receiver. Carriers will not be dispatched to a station that is overloaded.

w. Automatic redistribution of empty carriers to return empty carriers to the locations with the greatest need.

x. Automatic purge by zone or system.

y. Each completed transaction, alarm condition that occurs and sign off schedule automatically printed out on printer.

1.2.2 Electrical Work

Provide electrical motor-driven equipment specified herein complete with motors, motor starters and controls complying with NEMA MG 1. Electrical equipment and wiring shall be in accordance with Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. Electrical characteristics shall be as indicated.

Extension to equipment from junction box and all control wiring shall be under this section and shall comply with NFPA 70. Provide motor starters under this section complete with properly sized thermal-overload protection in each phase and other appurtenances necessary for the motor control specified. Each motor shall be sized to drive the equipment at the specified capacity without exceeding the nameplate rating of the motor when operating at proper electrical system voltage. Provide control and protective or signal devices required for the operation specified and wiring required for controls and devices but not shown on the electrical plans.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. SD-02 Shop Drawings

1. Pneumatic-Tube System

B. SD-03 Product Data

1. Pneumatic-Tube System Materials and Equipment Spare Parts

2. Pneumatic-Tube System Tests

C. SD-06 Test Reports Tests

D. SD-07 Certificates Energy Efficiency

E. SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

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1. Operating and Maintenance Instructions

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Protect all equipment delivered and placed in storage from the weather, humidity and temperature variation, dirt and dust, or other contaminants.

1.5 EXTRA MATTERIALS

Submit spare parts data for each different item of materials and equipment specified, after approval of the detail drawings and not later than

2 months prior to the date of beneficial occupancy. The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 STANDARD PRODUCTS

Provide Materials and Equipment which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and that essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least

2 years prior to bid opening. Equipment shall be supported by a service organization that is, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, reasonably convenient to the site. Submit a complete list of equipment and material, including manufacturer's descriptive data and technical literature, performance charts and curves, catalog cuts, and installation instructions.

2.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Provide products that meet or exceed the specified energy efficiency requirements of FEMP designated or Energy Star qualified products. Submit documentation certifying that product conforms to PL 109-58 by meeting or exceeding Energy Star or FEMP efficiency requirements as defined at

"Energy-Efficient Products" at http://www.energystar.gov.. Indicate

Energy Efficiency Rating. Indicate Energy Efficiency Rating.

2.3 CARRIER TUBING

2.3.1 Tubing

Tubing for carrier transmission lines shall be 152.4 mm OD; 6 in 16 U.S.

gauge OD galvanized electric welded steel with flash removed, conforming to ASTM A123/A123M. Air lines shall be sized as required for proper system operation.

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2.3.2 Bends

Bends shall be of the same material as straight tubing, formed on the centerline to a radius of not less than 1200 mm 4 feet, free from wrinkles or distortion. Joints between sections shall be made with sleeve couplings, bolted couplings or bell end tubing. When bends are cut for offsets and small angle turns, the ends shall be squarely cut, filed and straightened by mandreling. Expanded bends shall not be used.

2.3.3 Fittings

Fittings shall be cast iron, cast aluminum or fabricated steel with the inside fitting snugly on the tubing. Box connectors, close elbows, tees, coupling sleeves and other fittings required for proper installation of the system shall be provided.

2.4 POWER UNITS

Provide power units for each zone and for lanes when required. The power units shall be capable of operating all lines simultaneously and producing an average carrier speed of 7.6 m/s 25 fps. Power units shall be designed for floor or ceiling mounting. A timer or similar device shall shut the unit off after a predetermined time without carrier movement. Power units shall be complete with vibration isolators, intake and exhaust mufflers, intake and exhaust piping, screen box, air valves if required, and shall be designed for easy access.

2.5 AUTOMATIC CENTRAL-CONTROL CENTER

2.5.1 Operation of the System

A solid-state memory computer shall control the system. The computer shall perform logic, control, supervisory and alarm functions and provide permanent storage for system operating program. Program memory protection shall be provided during power loss. Interface controls shall transmit operating data to and from stations. Keyboard shall request information and shall simulate operation of components throughout entire system.

Printer shall print transactions and failures.

2.5.2 Control Program

The control program shall become the property of the user. The control program shall be constructed to allow the user to add, delete, and/or

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2.5.3 Computer Circuits and Keyboard

The interface circuits, monitor and keyboard shall be modular and shall use solid state components throughout. For ease of maintenance, each circuit module shall be readily removable.

2.5.3.1 Cathode Ray Tube

Video Display Monitor to display in English language data for the following functions:

a. Failure Location - Zone, [central storage lane,] station, power unit or transfer unit.

b. Failure Type - Mechanical, electrical or component position.

c. Present transactions - Station carrier is leaving from and station carrier is going to, backlog per station or zone [and carrier in storage lanes].

d. Carrier Distribution - Number of carriers assigned to each station, number of carriers presently at each station.

e. Station sign-off schedule.

f. Failure Action - Locate where carrier is and corrective action to be taken.

g. System History Display - Show all system traffic for the past 24-hour period with totals for stations, zones, and the entire system. This display shall be automatically printed.

2.5.3.2 Keyboard

The keyboard shall be interactive with the video monitor to perform the following functions:

a. Request video monitor displays listed above.

b. Simulate components for trouble shooting. Simulation of all components shall be made to determine the malfunctioning unit.

2.5.3.3 Printer

Provide Energy Star compliant laser jet printer with at least 128 MB of random access memory, 1200 dots per inch resolution, and support normal

14 92 00 - 7 and postscript fonts and drivers. Type face supported shall be True Type fonts. Printer must support HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e and Post Script emulation. Equip printer with 10/100 Base Ethernet card, a serial and parallel port. Provide all Ethernet connectivity cables, power cables and printer drivers with the printer. Equip printer with at least two paper drawers. Each drawer must have a capacity of at least 600 sheets of standard paper.

2.5.3.4 Alarm Module

Provide an alarm module for remote audio-visual signaling of system alarms. The alarm module shall have a "Press to Silence" button. The alarm shall automatically activate should a system alarm condition occur.

2.6 AUTOMATIC SWITCHING EQUIPMENT

Diverters shall be automatically oriented to route carriers to or from intermediate stations. Units shall be air or electro-mechanically operated and designed to accommodate two or more stations or sublevels and enclosed in sheet metal housing with access panels. Diverter shall be designed so that when a carrier does not clear the diverter completely, no other carrier can be routed to that diverter.

2.7 SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT

Substation equipment shall be enclosed in a self-supporting "rough-in" recessed type enclosure. The operating components shall be installed after the adjacent walls have been finished. Exposed sheet metal surfaces shall be factory painted. Bright metal parts shall be stainless steel, brushed aluminum or chrome plated.

2.7.1 Receiving Units

Units shall be down receive, air cushion, soft delivery type. Carrier receiver tray shall be designed to receive and store carriers to the front of the received tray. Full carrier capacity shall cause audible alarm to sound or the reject light to illuminate.

2.7.2 Sending Units

Units shall be up-send in conjunction with the receiving unit.

2.7.3 Carrier Storage Receptacle

Storage receptacle shall store not less than four carriers and shall be

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2.7.4 Station Control Panel

2.7.4.1 Operating Controls and Indicators

Panel shall include the following operating controls and indicators:

a. Carrier destination selectors, "Carrier Accepted" signal, "Send" buttons.

b. "Carrier Rejected" signal when a carrier cannot be dispatched because of destination sign off, an alarm condition, a nonexisting selection or an overloaded station.

c. "Carrier in Receiver" to indicate a carrier is in the receiving unit when the carrier is not visible.

d. "Cancellation Button."

2.7.4.2 Non-operating Requirements

Non-operating requirements of control panel shall include the following:

a. "Operating Instructions" display.

b. Independent carrier dispatch and receive functions.

c. The memory within the programmable microprocessor available to all stations.

d. Request to dispatch handled immediately on a local or central control basis.

2.8.5 Directory

Each station shall have a framed directory or photo plate on which is neatly and clearly shown the location, name, and number of each station in the system. The framed directory shall be provided with a glass or plastic cover.

2.9 CARRIERS

Furnish four carriers for each station in the system. Carriers shall be not less than 114.3 x 381.0 mm 4-1/2 x 15 inch inside dimensions and shall be capable of transporting 1000 ml I.V. bottles.

2.9.1 Access

Carriers shall be side opening of full access type, bi-directional.

2.9.2 Carrier Inserts

Foam lining for transporting fragile items shall be furnished for the total

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2.10 SYSTEM TESTER

System Tester shall have the ability to test any station, transfer unit, or blower with onsite verification of malfunctions. A portable test device which supplements the control center may be used.

2.11 EXISTING SYSTEM

The existing pneumatic tube station manufacturer is Swisslog Healthcare.

Contact Kyle Megna, Regional Sales Manager, for information and scope of work with this system. Office phone is 303-373-7847. Cell phone is 508-

851-0551. Email is kyle.megna@swisslog-healthcare.com.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

After becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing the work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

Install the pneumatic-tube system as indicated and as recommended by the manufacturer. Submit diagrams, instructions, and other sheets proposed for posting.

a. Submit detail drawings containing complete wiring and schematic diagrams and any other details required to demonstrate that the system has been coordinated and will properly function as a unit. Drawings shall show proposed layout and anchorage of equipment and appurtenances, and equipment relationship to other parts of the work including clearance for maintenance and operation.

b. Submit 6 copies of design manual consisting of manufacturer's standard literature. The design manual shall identify the operational requirements for the system and explain the theory of operation, design philosophy, and specific functions. A description of hardware and software functions, interfaces, and requirements shall be included for all system operating modes. The manual shall describe all equipment provided, including general description and specifications.

3.2.1 Sound Insulation

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Horizontal tubing and bends run over patient rooms or offices shall be sound deadened by applying a 38.1 mm 1-1/2 inch thick layer of 24 kg/cubic meter 1-1/2 pcf density fiberglass insulation with a dust cover and taped joints over the tubing. Sound insulation material shall extend not less than 1.5 meters 5 feet outside the patient rooms or offices. Insulation shall conform to EPA requirements in conformance with Section 01 33 29

SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING.

3.2.2 Hangers and Supports

Hangers and supports shall be spaced on 3 meters 10 foot centers for horizontal runs of tubing. Vertical runs shall be supported at every floor. Each horizontal bend and in-line component shall be supported.

Hangers for one or two lines of tubing shall be 10 mm 3/8 inch plated and threaded rods attached to row clamps. Hangers for three or more lines shall be formed with row clamps or 38.1 mm 1-1/2 inch channels laid flat against the bottom of the tubing and supported by not less than two rods spaced not more than 900 mm 3 feet apart. Row clamps shall maintain centerlines of horizontal runs of multiple tubes straight and level and spaced apart in a consistent configuration.

3.2.3 Installation of Tubing

Joints shall be made airtight by methods recommended by the manufacturer.

Lines shall be installed where indicated and securely held in place and braced against any motion caused by the passage of carriers. Tubing passing through openings in floors shall be installed in suitable sleeves or slots which shall be stuffed with 25 mm 1 inch fiberglass blanket and sealed on both ends with a continuous bead of nonhardening mastic at least

6.4 mm 1/4 inch deep.

3.2.4 Firewall Penetrations

Where holes are required in fire and smoke walls for the passage of tubing and other accessories, the annular space between pipe and hole shall be filled with a UL approved fireproof material. Sealing of penetrations through fire rated walls shall be as specified in Section 07 84 00

FIRESTOPPING.

3.3 PAINTING AND FINISHING

Field-applied paint shall be as specified in Section 09 90 00 PAINTS AND

COATINGS.

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3.4 ACCESS PANELS

Access Panels shall be as specified in Section 08 31 00 ACCESS DOORS AND

PANELS.

3.5 ACOUSTIC COUPLER

An acoustic coupler that will permit the facility to have direct communications with the manufacturer shall be provided for one year. The coupler shall provide a communication tie-in to a cathode ray tube (CRT) at the manufacturer's facility through the handset of an ordinary telephone and the acoustic coupler at the facility. The coupler will be used to examine or modify computer memory and may command any system component and determine its status.

3.6 FRAMED INSTRUCTIONS

Framed instructions under glass or in laminated plastic, including wiring and control diagrams showing the complete layout of the entire system, shall be posted where directed. Condensed operating instructions explaining preventive maintenance procedures, methods of checking the system for normal safe operation, and procedures for safely starting and stopping the system shall be prepared in typed form, framed as specified above and posted beside the diagrams. The framed instructions shall be posted before acceptance testing of the systems.

3.7 MANUFACTURER'S FIELD SERVICES

Provide the services of a manufacturer's representative who is experienced in the installation, adjustment, and operation of the equipment specified. The representative shall supervise the installation, adjustment, and testing of the equipment.

3.8 FIELD TRAINING

Provide a field training course for designated operating and maintenance staff members. Training shall be provided for a total period of 8 hours of normal working time and shall start after the system is functionally complete but prior to final acceptance tests. Field training shall cover all of the items contained in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.

Submit 6 complete copies of operation manual outlining the step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, and shutdown. The

14 92 00 - 12 manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, service manual, parts list, and brief description of all equipment and their basic operating features. Submit 6 complete copies of maintenance manual listing routine maintenance procedures, possible breakdowns and repairs, and troubleshooting guide. The manuals shall include piping layout, equipment layout, simplified wiring and control diagrams of the system as installed. Operation and maintenance manuals shall be approved prior to the training course.

3.9 TESTS

Submit test plan and procedures, not later than 15 days prior to the start of testing. The test plan and test procedures shall explain in detail, step-by-step, actions and expected results to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this specification, and the methods for simulating the necessary conditions of operation to demonstrate performance of the system. Tests shall be conducted in accordance with the approved test procedures to determine that the system is functional, operational and installed in accordance with the specifications. Notify the Contracting Officer Representative in writing 7 days prior to conducting tests. The following test shall be conducted:

a. Computer simulation and interrogation.

b. Consecutive dispatching to random stations within the zone.

c. Consecutive dispatching to random stations outside the zone.

d. Multi-station dispatching within the zone where all dispatchers are loaded with carriers, random stations selected and dispatching begins.

e. Multi-station dispatching outside the zone where all dispatchers are loaded with carriers, random stations selected and dispatching begins.

f. Two stations in each zone will be randomly selected to dispatch carriers into other zones.

Submit test reports in booklet form showing all field tests performed to adjust each component and all field tests performed to prove compliance with the specified performance criteria, upon completion of installation and testing of the installed system. Each test report shall indicate the final position of controls.

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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 sections of Division 21.

B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING 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 SAMPLES.

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. This Section supplements the general requirements specified in Section 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 in Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

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

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. The commissioning process requires review of selected Submittals. The

Commissioning Agent will provide a list of submittals that will be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list will be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contractor. Refer to

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

B. The commissioning process requires Submittal review simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Checklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testing. The

Commissioning Agent will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitted to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commissioning Agent may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the Commissioning Agent determines that the information provided on the checklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the

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

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

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

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

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional 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 detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel 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, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

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REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

C. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

D. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design area reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throughout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the

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

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

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

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c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters

(1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

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

than two stories, provide a check valve at each control valve.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in

Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically in 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 /fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering.

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

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations 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 location.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. 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 form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and

Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

5. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

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

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set 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) printed copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

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

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA

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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 maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the

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

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance

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

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

(insert state in which work is being performed) fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which 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 indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

25-14...................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 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 private underground water mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.)

outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

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

NFPA 13.

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

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel

Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel

Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

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

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

2.3 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all

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B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in generator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

D. Flexible sprinkler heads may be used per NFPA.

2.4 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation 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 measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by

NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations 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

21 13 13 - 7 outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains 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 switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. 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.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm

(1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Where dry pendent sprinklers are used for freezers or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, provide an EPDM boot around the dry…