36C25518R0074-00001002.pdf

Expand Parking Garage Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Memorial Hospital Columbia, Missouri

Volume 2

Specifications: Divisions 21-33 and Appendix project manual no.:

VA project no.: 589-401

HFG project no.: H VA COLU 15104 issue date: July 22, 2016, 100% CD (FOR BID)

Health Facilities Group, LLC 9229 Ward Parkway Suite 110 Kansas City, Missouri 64114

VA PROJECT NO. 589-401

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUME 2

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Section 00 01 10.2

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-15 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-15 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 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-15 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-15 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-16 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 08-14 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 08-14 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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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 06-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wires 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 01-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 10-12 31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 10-12 31 63 26 Drilled Caissons 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10 32 31 13 Coated Chain Link Fences and Gates 04-16 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 10-11 32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 10-11 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

APPENDIX

Appendix Cover Sheet 02-16 Geotechnical Report

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MANUAL DRY STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

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SECTION 21 12 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, materials, equipment and installation, i nspection and testing of a manual dry standpipe system as required by NFP A 14.

B. Modification of the existing manual dry standpip e system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these sp ecifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materi als, equipment, installation, and testing of the manual dry standpi pe system in accordance with NFPA 14.

1. For hydraulic calculations, calculated demand sh all not fall less than 10 percent below the water supply curve.

2. Water Supply: Base water supply on a fire pumper truck being able to provide 1000 gpm at 150 psi and 700 gpm at 200 psi at the fire department connection.

3. Size standpipes to provide 100 psi at the most r emote connections.

4. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NF PA 14. Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway b racing for systems that are required to be protected against d amage from earthquakes.

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 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

21 12 00 - 2 or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submitta ls in notebooks or binders and provide index referencing the appropria te specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide su bmittal items in

Paragraphs 1.3(C)1 through 1.3(C)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 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations c hapter of NFPA

14. Drawings shall include graphical scales that al low 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 14.

b. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing in accordance with NFPA 14.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identif ies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and id entification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclatu re does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the fol lowing: Tag ID

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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 standpipe 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

14. 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.

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

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and

21 12 00 - 4 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

Missouri fire sprinkler contractor’s license. The i nstaller 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):

NFPA 14-13..............Installation of Standpipe a nd Hose Systems

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

NFPA 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 fitting shall be in accordance with N FPA 14. Do not use plain end pipe and fittings with locking lugs or sh ear bolts.

2.2 VALVES

A. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 14.

B. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inches) or larger drain valves.

C. Standpipe Hose Valves: 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) scre wed, brass hose angle valve, male hose threads same as local fire protect ion service, 65 mm

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(2-1/2 inches) by 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) reducer, wit h permanently attached polished brass cap and chain.

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4-inch ) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe th reads.

2.3 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS:

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

2.4 PIPE SUPPORTS:

A. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 14.

2.5 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES:

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.6 VALVE TAGS

Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less tha n 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 in ches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

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 situations where bending of the pipe is require d, use a standard pipe-bending template. Conceal piping in all spaces which have finished ceilings. In stairways, locate piping as near to th e ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized perso nnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clea rances required by

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

C. Face fire department hose connections in valve c abinets outward in a manner which prevents crimping of the hose.

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D. Drains: Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate si ze to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressur e. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharg e into sinks.

Install drips and drains where necessary and as req uired by NFPA 14.

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

F. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protec tion, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrati ons 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 la rger.

G. 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 around pen etrations. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

H. Paint all piping Fire Safety Red in accordance w ith Section 09 91 00 or a color designated by the Contracting Officers Tech nical Representative

(COR).

I. For each fire department supply connection, prov ide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 located 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection. The sign shall be 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inche s).

J. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves.

K. 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 Officers Techni cal Representative

(COR). Permission shall be requested in writing at least one (1) week prior to the planned interruption. Any interruption shall be limited to

4 hours for final connections or repairs.

L. Welding: All welding shall conform to the requir ements and recommendations of NFPA 14.

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3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST:

A. Hydrostatic Testing: Hydrostatically test the sy stem including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 14, in the presence of the

Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) or his designated representative.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Test the system in accordance with NFPA

14 when all necessary corrections have been accompl ished. Advise the

Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) who will then schedule the final inspection and test. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide th e services of the installation foreman or other competent representat ive of the installer to perform the tests. Correct any deficiencies foun d and retest the system. Include the operation of all features of th e systems under normal conditions in the test.

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

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

23. DDC: Direct Digital Control

24. DI: Digital Input

27. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

26. DO: Digital Output

27. DVD: Digital Video Disc

28. DN: Diameter Nominal

29. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

30. ECC: Engineering Control Center

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31. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

32. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

33. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

34. F: Fahrenheit

35. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

36. FD: Floor Drain

37. FED: Federal

38. FG: Fiberglass

39. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

40. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

41. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

42. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

43. Hg: Mercury

44. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

45. HP: Horsepower

46. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

47. ID: Inside Diameter

48. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

49. Kg: Kilogram

50. kPa: Kilopascal

51. lb: Pound

52. L/s: Liters Per Second

53. L/min: Liters Per Minute

54. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

55. MAX: Maximum

56. MED: Medical

57. m: Meter

58. MFG: Manufacturer

59. mg: Milligram

60. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

61. ml: Milliliter

62. mm: Millimeter

63. MIN: Minimum

64. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

65. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

66. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

67. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

68. OD: Outside Diameter

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69. OSD: Open Sight Drain

70. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

71. OXY: Oxygen

72. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

73. PH: Power of Hydrogen

74. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

75. PP: Polypropylene

76. PPM: Parts per Million

77. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

78. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

79. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

80. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

81. RAD: Radians

82. RO: Reverse Osmosis

83. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

84. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

85. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

86. SDI: Silt Density Index

87. SPEC: Specification

88. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

89. STD: Standard

90. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

91. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

92. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

93. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

94. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon C oated Wire

95. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylo n Coated Wire

96. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

97. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

98. V: Volt

99. VAC: Vacuum

100. VA: Veterans Administration

101. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

102. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

103. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

104. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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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 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

F. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flas hing for Wall and Roof

Penetrations.

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

H. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

I. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

J. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

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

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

M. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

N. Section 31 20 00, EARTHWORK: Excavation and Back fill.

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

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

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

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

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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.

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.

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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 systems that are in the same areas. The drawings sh all include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and s hall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the princip al items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the prop osed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, pip ing, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, wa ter hammer

22 05 11 - 7 arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring servi ce shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shal l not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping sy stems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. 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.

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 160 km (100 miles) of the project. T hese organizations shall come to the site and provide ac ceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, s uch as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emer gency. Names, 22 05 11 - 8 mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of serv ice organizations providing service under these conditions for (as ap plicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critic al instrumentation, computer workstation and programmi ng shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

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

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

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:

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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.

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

22 05 11 - 10 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. Construction Warranty: Installer shall warranty their installations for a period of one (1) year from date of installat ion and final acceptance by the Government in accordance with the FAR clause 52.246-

21, “Warranty of Construction”.

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Co de. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordanc e with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “should” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “ code official” or

“owner” shall be interpreted to mean the COR.

G. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handl ing of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Deb ris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be r emoved.

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

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

Code (IPC). All filters, strainers, fixture faucets shall be flushed of debris prior to final acceptance.

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

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

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

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

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

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

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

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

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

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

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

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

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-buil t drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provid e the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them on Auto-Cad version 2010 provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the install ing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or a ny portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or br each of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

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

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

A. Non-pressure PVC pipe shall contain a minimum of 25 percent recycled content. Steel pipe shall contain a minimum of 25 p ercent recycled content.

B. Plastic pipe, fittings and solvent cement shall meet NSF 14 and shall bear the NSF seal “NSF-PW”. Polypropylene pipe and fittings shall comply with NSF 14 and NSF 61. Solder or flux conta ining lead shall not be used with copper pipe.

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

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

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

E. End point devices such as drinking fountains, la vatory faucets, kitchen and bar faucets, ice makers supply stops, and end-p oint control valves used to dispense drinking water must meet requireme nts of NSF 61 and

NSF 372.

2.2 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Standardization of components shall be maximized to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies that inclu de components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for fin al assembled unit.

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

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

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

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemb lies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assembl ies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete as sembly at no additional cost or time to the Government.

C. Components of equipment shall bear manufacturer' s name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a name plate

22 05 11 - 13 securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast in tegral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

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

2.3 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compa tible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a complete and fully operational sys tem that conforms to contract requirements.

2.4 SAFETY GUARDS

A. Pump shafts and couplings shall be fully guarded by a sheet steel guard, covering coupling and shaft but not bearings . Material shall be minimum 16-gage sheet steel; ends shall be braked a nd drilled and attached to pump base with minimum of four 8 mm (1/ 4 inch) bolts.

Reinforce guard as necessary to prevent side play f orcing guard onto couplings.

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

2.5 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

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

2.6 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings, or shown in the maintenance manuals. Coor dinate equipment and valve identification with local VAMC shops. In addi tion, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment whi ch will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into th e system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 7 mm (3/16 inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

C. Control Items: All temperature, pressure, and co ntrollers shall be labeled and the component’s function identified. Id entify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

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D. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Plumbing: All valves shall be provided with valv e tags and listed on a valve list (Fixture stops not included).

2. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and le tters not less than

15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and n ot less than 8 mm

(1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 m m (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or b rass chain.

3. Valve lists: Valve lists shall be created using a word processing program and printed on plastic coated cards. The pl astic coated valve list card(s), sized 215 mm (8-1/2 inches) by 275 mm (11 inches) shall show valve tag number, valve function and area of control for each service or system. The valve list shall be in a punched 3-ring binder notebook. An additional copy of the valve list shall be mounted in picture frames for mounting to a wall. COR shall instruct contractor where frames shall be mounted.

4. A detailed plan for each floor of the building i ndicating the location and valve number for each valve shall be p rovided in the

3-ring binder notebook. Each valve location shall b e identified with a color coded sticker or thumb tack in ceiling or a ccess door.

2.7 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effe ctive barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrati ons occur for piping. Refer to Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULAT ION, for pipe insulation.

2.8 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

A. Mil. Spec. DOD-P-21035B, paint.

2.9 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

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

International Building Code (IBC) and Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC

RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. Submittals based on the International Building Code (IBC) and Sectio n 13 05 41, SEISMIC

RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS requirements, or the following paragraphs of this Section shall be s tamped and signed by a professional engineer registered in the state whe re the project is located. The Support system of suspended equipment over 227 kg (500 pounds) shall be submitted for approval of the COR in all cases. See the above specifications for lateral force design r equirements.

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

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

C. For Attachment to Concrete Construction:

1. Concrete insert: Type 18, MSS SP-58.

2. Self-drilling expansion shields and machine bolt expansion anchors:

Permitted in concrete not less than 100 mm (4 inche s) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

3. Power-driven fasteners: Permitted in existing co ncrete or masonry not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

D. For Attachment to Steel Construction: MSS SP-58.

1. Welded attachment: Type 22.

2. Beam clamps: Types 20, 21, 28 or 29. Type 23 C-c lamp may be used for individual copper tubing up to 23 mm (7/8 inch) out side diameter.

E. For Attachment to Wood Construction: Wood screws or lag bolts.

F. Hanger Rods: Hot-rolled steel, ASTM A36/A36M or ASTM A575 for allowable load listed in MSS SP-58. For piping, provide adjus tment means for controlling level or slope. Types 13 or 15 turn-buc kles shall provide

40 mm (1-1/2 inches) minimum of adjustment and inco rporate locknuts.

All-thread rods are acceptable.

G. Multiple (Trapeze) Hangers: Galvanized, cold for med, lipped steel channel horizontal member, not less than 43 mm by 4 3 mm (1-5/8 inches by 1-5/8 inches), 2.7 mm (No. 12 gage), designed to accept special spring held, hardened steel nuts.

1. Allowable hanger load: Manufacturers rating less 91kg (200 pounds).

2. Guide individual pipes on the horizontal member of every other trapeze hanger with 8 mm (1/4 inch) U-bolt fabricat ed from steel rod. Provide Type 40 insulation shield, secured by two 15 mm (1/2 inch) galvanized steel bands, or insulated calcium silicate shield for insulated piping at each hanger.

H. Pipe Hangers and Supports: (MSS SP-58), use hang ers sized to encircle insulation on insulated piping. Refer to Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING

INSULATION for insulation thickness. To protect ins ulation, provide

Type 39 saddles for roller type supports or insulat ed calcium silicate shields. Provide Type 40 insulation shield or insul ated calcium

22 05 11 - 16 silicate shield at all other types of supports and hangers including those for insulated piping.

1. General Types (MSS SP-58):

a. Standard clevis hanger: Type 1; provide locknut.

b. Riser clamps: Type 8.

c. Wall brackets: Types 31, 32 or 33.

d. Roller supports: Type 41, 43, 44 and 46.

e. Saddle support: Type 36, 37 or 38.

f. Turnbuckle: Types 13 or 15.

g. U-bolt clamp: Type 24.

h. Copper Tube:

1) Hangers, clamps and other support material in co ntact with tubing shall be painted with copper colored epoxy p aint, copper-coated, plastic coated or taped with isolati on tape to prevent electrolysis.

2) For vertical runs use epoxy painted, copper-coat ed or plastic coated riser clamps.

3) For supporting tube to strut: Provide epoxy pain ted pipe straps for copper tube or plastic inserted vibratio n isolation clamps.

4) Insulated Lines: Provide pre-insulated calcium s ilicate shields sized for copper tube.

i. Supports for plastic or glass piping: As recomme nded by the pipe manufacturer with black rubber tape extending one i nch beyond steel support or clamp. Spring Supports (Expansion and contraction of vertical piping):

1) Movement up to 20 mm (3/4 inch): Type 51 or 52 v ariable spring unit with integral turn buckle and load indicator.

2) Movement more than 20 mm (3/4 inch): Type 54 or 55 constant support unit with integral adjusting nut, turn buck le and travel position indicator.

j. Spring hangers are required on all plumbing syst em pumps one horsepower and greater.

2. Plumbing Piping (Other Than General Types):

a. Horizontal piping: Type 1, 5, 7, 9, and 10.

b. Chrome plated piping: Chrome plated supports.

c. Hangers and supports in pipe chase: Prefabricate d system ABS self-extinguishing material, not subject to electro lytic action, 22 05 11 - 17 to hold piping, prevent vibration and compensate fo r all static and operational conditions.

d. Blocking, stays and bracing: Angle iron or prefo rmed metal channel shapes, 1.3 mm (18 gage) minimum.

I. Pre-insulated Calcium Silicate Shields:

1. Provide 360 degree water resistant high density 965 kPa (140 psig) compressive strength calcium silicate shields encas ed in galvanized metal.

2. Pre-insulated calcium silicate shields to be ins talled at the point of support during erection.

3. Shield thickness shall match the pipe insulation .

4. The type of shield is selected by the temperatur e of the pipe, the load it must carry, and the type of support it will be used with.

a. Shields for supporting cold water shall have ins ulation that extends a minimum of 25 mm (1 inch) past the sheet metal.

b. The insulated calcium silicate shield shall supp ort the maximum allowable water filled span as indicated in MSS SP- 69. To support the load, the shields shall have one or more of the following features: structural inserts 4138 kPa (600 psig) co mpressive strength, an extra bottom metal shield, or formed s tructural steel (ASTM A36/A36M) wear plates welded to the bot tom sheet metal jacket.

5. Shields may be used on steel clevis hanger type supports, trapeze hangers, roller supports or flat surfaces.

J. Seismic Restraint of Piping: Refer to Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC

RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS.

2.10 PIPE PENETRATIONS

A. Pipe penetration sleeves shall be installed for all pipe other than rectangular blocked out floor openings for risers i n mechanical bays.

B. Pipe penetration sleeve materials shall comply w ith all firestopping requirements for each penetration.

C. To prevent accidental liquid spills from passing to a lower level, provide the following:

1. For sleeves: Extend sleeve 25 mm (1 inch) above finished floor and provide sealant for watertight joint.

2. For blocked out floor openings: Provide 40 mm (1 -1/2 inch) angle set in silicone adhesive around opening.

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3. For drilled penetrations: Provide 40 mm (1-1/2 i nch) angle ring or square set in silicone adhesive around penetration.

D. Penetrations are not allowed through beams or ri bs, but may be installed in concrete beam flanges, with structural engineer prior approval. Any deviation from these requirements mus t receive prior approval of COR.

E. Sheet metal, plastic, or moisture resistant fibe r sleeves shall be provided for pipe passing through floors, interior walls, and partitions, unless brass or steel pipe sleeves are specifically called for below.

F. Cast iron or zinc coated pipe sleeves shall be p rovided for pipe passing through exterior walls below grade.