36C25519R0017-002.pdf

BID DOCUMENTS

September 12, 2018

JEFFERSON BARRACKS & JOHN COCHRAN DIVISIONS

CORRECT WORKPLACE & LIFE

SAFETY ISSUES, ABATE ASBESTOS,

AND IMPROVE WAYFINDING

VA ST. LOUIS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

915 N. GRAND BLVD.

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63106

VA Project #657-18-110

CLH Project #2018-01

Project Manual

Volume 2

Divisions 21-48

Calvin L. Hinz A R C H I T E C T S, P.C.

3705 North 200th Street Elkhorn, NE 68022

Tel: (402) 291-6941 Fax: (402) 291-9193

CLH

Correct Workplace & Life Safety Issues, Abate Asbestos, & Improve Wayfinding

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 09-12-18

PROJECT TITLE PAGE 00 00 02-1

SECTION 00 00 02

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT TITLE PAGE

Project Name: Correct Workplace & Life Safety Issues, Abate Asbestos, & Improve Wayfinding

VA St. Louis Health Care System, John Cochran Division & Jefferson Barracks Divisions

Project Address: VA St. Louis Health Care System–John Cochran Division

915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106

Owner: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Heartland Network 15

Kevin Knight

Contracting Officer / Contracting Specialist

Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15

3450 S 4th Street Trafficway

Leavenworth, KS 66048-5055

913-946-1143

Kevin.Knight2@va.gov

Owner Contact(COR): Chad Markus

Contracting Officer Representative / Project Manager, Engineering Services

VA St. Louis Health Care System–John Cochran Division

915 N. Grand Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63106

(314) 652-4100, #5-8724

Chad.Markus@va.gov

CLH Project Number: 2018-01

Architect: Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C. (CLH Architects)

Calvin L. Hinz

Project Principal

3705 North 200th Street

Elkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 291-6941 chinz@clharchitects.com

Calvin L. Hinz Architects, P.C. (CLH Architects)

Alan H. Tast, AIA, LEED AP

Project Manager / Project Architect

3705 North 200th Street

Elkhorn, NE 68022

(402) 291-6941 atast@clharchitects.com mailto:Kevin.Knight2@va.gov mailto:Chad.Markus@va.gov mailto:chinz@clharchitects.com mailto:atast@clharchitects.com

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 09-12-18

PROJECT TITLE PAGE 00 00 02-2

Environmental: AMI Environmental

Mike Taylor

8802 South 135th Street, Suite 100

Omaha, NE 68138-6511

(402)397-5001 mtaylor@amienvironmental.com

Mechanical/Fire Prot.: IMEG Engineering

Scott R. Przybysz, PE

Mechanical Engineer

15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104

St. Louis, MO 63143

(314) 951-2535

Scott.R.Przybysz@imegcorp.com

Electrical: IMEG Engineering

Steven J. Wiegers

Electrical Engineer

15 Sunnen Drive, Suite 104

St. Louis, MO 63143

(314) 951-2513

Steven.J.Wiegers@imegcorp.com

Wayfinding: Baysinger Design Group,Inc.

Sheila Baysinger Hensley, JD, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

4501 West DeYoung St., Suite 100B

Marion, IL 62959

(618) 998-8015

Sheila@baysingerdesigngroup.com

Cost Estimator: VCI (Vali Cooper International)

Colby Payne

Estimating Project Manager

(504)252-3036 colby@valiint.com mailto:mtaylor@amienvironmental.com mailto:Scott.R.Przybysz@imegcorp.com mailto:colby@valiint.com

VA PROJECT NO. 657-18-110 08-06-18

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 08-18

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 08-17

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15

02 82 13.31 Asbestos Transite Abatement 09-15

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16

Appendix A-1 Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report –

Jefferson Barracks Division Buildings 1 & 52

05-18

Appendix A-2 Hazardous Building Materials Inspection Report – John

Cochran Division Buildings 1 & 7

05-18

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

n/a

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-15

07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 04-15

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 10-15

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 10-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 09-18

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Electronic Directories 05-15

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10-15

10 28 00 Toilet Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 04-18

10 56 26 Storage Shelving

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 73 00 Modification of Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 01-17

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

00 01 10-3

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-14

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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

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

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-15

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

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

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

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12

23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

00 01 10-4

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

VA Project No. 657-18-110 07-15

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

VOLUME 1 - JEFFERSON BARRACKS DIVISION

1 G-001 Cover Sheet & Sheet Index - CORRECT WORKPLACE -

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - JEFFERSON

BARRACKS DIVISION

2 G-002 Abbreviations, Symbols & General Notes

3 GI-001 Code Review & Life Safety Plan, Legend & Code

Information

4 1-1-GI-101E Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-1st Floor

5 1-2-GI-101E Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor

6 52-0-GI-101N Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor

7 1-1-GC-101E Phasing Plan-Bldg 1-1 East - South Wing + Center

8 1-2-GC-101E Phasing Plan-Bldg 1-2 East - South Wing + Center

9 52-0-GC-101N Phasing Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor

10 HA-001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes - Jefferson

Barracks Division Bldgs. 1 & 52

11 1-1-HA-101E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-1st Floor

12 1-2-HA-101E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor Class II

Abatement

13 1-2-HA-102E Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 1-2nd Floor TSI

Abatement

14 52-0-HA-101N Hazardous Material Plan-Bldg 52-Ground Floor-Rooms

GN30 & GN31

15 AD-001 Architectural Demolition Plan General Notes &

Keynote Legend

16 AE-001 Architectural Renovation Plan General Notes and

Keynote Legend

17 1-2-AE-101E Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans &

Details-Bldg 1-2 East - South Wing + Center

18 1-AE-301 Bldg. Sections + Partial Wall Sections-Bldg 1-2

East - South Wing + Center

19 1-AE-501 Architectural Details-Bldg 1-Multiple

20 1-AE-601 Schedules & Diagrams-Bldg 1-Multiple

21 AC-001 Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan

General Notes and Keynote Legend

22 1-1-AC-101E Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan-Bldg

1-1 East - South Wing + Center

23 1-2-AC-101E Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan-Bldg

1-2 East - South Wing + Center

24 1-2-AF-101E Architectural Finish Plan, Schedule & Details-Bldg

1-2 East - South Wing + Center

25 52-0-AE-101N Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans-Bldg

52-Ground Floor-North Wing

26 52-0-AC-101N Reflected Ceiling Plan Demolition & Renovation

Plans & Details-Bldg 52-Ground Floor-North Wing

27 52-0-AF-101N Architectural Finish Plan & Schedule-Bldg 52-Ground

Floor-North Wing

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28 FP-001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet

29 1-2-FD-101E Second Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan

30 1-2-FP-101E Second Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan

31 P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet

32 1-1-PD-101E First Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan

33 1-2-PD-101E Second Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan

34 1-2-PL-101E Second Floor – Plumbing Renovation Plan

35 M-001 Mechanical Cover Sheet

36 1-2-MD-101E Second Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

37 1-2-MH-101E Second Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

38 MH-300 Mechanical HVAC Details

39 MH-400 Control Diagrams

40 MH-500 Mechanical HVAC Schedules

41 E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet

42 1-2-ED-101E Electrical Demolition Plan

43 1-2-EL-101E Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan

44 1-2-EP-101E Electrical Power Renovation Plan

45 1-2-RA-101E Existing Conditions Plan – Bldg. 1 – 2nd Floor

46 1-2-RA-102E Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Rooms A201 - A219 & A230 - A231

47 1-2-RA-103E Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Rooms A201 - A219 & A230 - A231

48 52-0-RA-101N Existing Conditions Plan, Schedules, Elevations &

Notes – Bldg. 52 – Ground Floor - Rooms GN30 & GN31

49 52-0-RA-102N Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 52 – Ground

Floor - Rooms GN30 & GN31

VOLUME #2 - JOHN COCHRAN DIVISION

1 G-001 Cover Sheet & Sheet Index - CORRECT WORKPLACE -

LIFE SAFETY ISSUES, ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - JOHN

COCHRAN DIVISION

2 G-002 Abbreviations, Symbols & General Notes

3 GI-001 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Code Review, Code

List & Legend

4 1-2-GI-101A Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-2nd & 6th

Floors - Partial

5 1-9-GI-101 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 1-9th Floor -

Partial

6 7-1-GI-101 Code Review & Life Safety Plan-Bldg 7-1st Floor -

Overall

7 1-6-GC-101A Phasing Plan, Notes & Legend-Bldg 1-6th Floor -

Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab -

Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

8 HA-001 General Asbestos Abatement Notes - John Cochran

Division-Bldgs 1 & 7

9 1-6-HA-101A Hazardous Material Plan - Bldg 1-6th Floor -

Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab -

Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

10 7-1-HA-101 Hazardous Material Plan - Bldg 7-1st Floor -

Overall

11 AD-001 Architectural Demolition General Notes, Keynotes &

Legend

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12 AE-001 Architectural Renovation Plan General Notes and

Keynote Legends

13 1-2-AE-101A Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans &

Details-Bldg 1-2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing

– Room A218C

14 1-6-AE-101A Architectural Demolition & Renovation Plans-Bldg 1-

6th Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East

"Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure &

Decontamination; 7th & 8th Floors - East "Bubble"

15 1-R-AE-101A Architectural Renovation Plans-Bldg. 1 – Roof

Detail

16 1-AE-301 Bldg. Sections + Partial Wall Sections-Bldg 1-

Section A - South East Tower

17 1-AE-302 Bldg. Section Details – Bldg. 1

18 1-AE-501 Architectural Details-Bldg 1

19 1-AE-601 Schedules & Diagrams-Bldg 1

20 AC-001 Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation General

Notes, Keynotes & Legend

21 1-2-AC-101A Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan &

Details-Bldg 1 2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South

Wing

22 1-6-AC-101A Reflected Ceiling Demolition & Renovation Plan &

Details-Bldg 1 "6th Floor - Section 'A' - South

Wing - East "Bubble" - GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure

& Decontamination

23 1-2-AF-101A Architectural Finish Plan, Schedule & Details-Bldg

1-2nd Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing

24 1-6-AF-101A Architectural Finish Plan & Schedule-Bldg 1-6th

Floor - Section 'A' - South Wing - East "Bubble" -

GI Lab - Endoscopy Procedure & Decontamination

25 7-1-AD-101 Architectural Demolition Plan & Notes - Bldg 7 -

1st Floor - Overall

26 7-1-AE-101 Architectural Renovation Plan, Details & Notes -

Bldg 7-1st Floor

27 7-1-AE-901 Interior Elevations, Details & Sections-Bldg 7-1st

Floor

28 7-R-AE-101 Architectural Roof Plan - Bldg 7-Roof

29 7-1-AC-101 Reflected Ceiling Renovation Plan, Detail & Legend

- Bldg 7-1st Floor

30 7-1-AF-101 Architectural Finish Plan & Schedules-Bldg 7-1st

Floor

31 FP-001 Fire Protection Cover Sheet

32 1-2-FD-101A Second Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan

33 1-6-FD-101A Sixth Floor - Fire Protection Demolition Plan

34 1-2-FP-101A Second Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan

35 1-6-FP-101A Sixth Floor - Fire Protection Renovation Plan

36 P-001 Plumbing Cover Sheet

37 1-2-PD-101A Second Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan

38 1-6-PD-101A Sixth Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan

39 7-B-PD-101A Basement - Plumbing Demolition Plan

40 7-1-PD-101A First Floor - Plumbing Demolition Plan

41 1-6-PL-101A Sixth Floor - Plumbing Renovation Plan

42 7-B-PL-101 Basement - Plumbing Renovation Plan

43 7-1-PL-101 First Floor - Plumbing Renovation Plan

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44 M-001 Mechanical Cover Sheet

45 1-2-MD-101A Second Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

46 1-6-MD-101A Sixth Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

47 1-7-MD-101A Seventh Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

48 1-8-MD-101A Eighth Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

49 7-1-MD-101 First Floor - Mechanical Demolition Plan

50 7-R-MD-101 Roof - Mechanical Demolition Plan

51 1-2-MH-101A Second Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

52 1-6-MH-101A Sixth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

53 1-7-MH-101A Seventh Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

54 1-8-MH-101A Eighth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

55 1-9-MH-101A Ninth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

56 1-10-MH-101A Tenth Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

57 7-1-MH-101 First Floor - HVAC Renovation Plan

58 7-R-MH-101 Roof - HVAC Renovation Plan

59 MH-300 Ventilation Details

60 MH-400 Control Diagrams

61 MH-500 Ventilation Schedules

62 E-001 Electrical Cover Sheet

63 1-2-ED-101A Second Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan

64 1-6-ED-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan

65 1-2-EL-101A Second Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan

66 1-2-EP-101A Second Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan

67 1-6-EL-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan

68 1-6-EP-101A Sixth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan

69 1-9-EP-101A Ninth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan

70 1-10-EP-101A Tenth Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan

71 7-1-ED-101 First Floor - Electrical Demolition Plan

72 7-1-EL-101 First Floor - Electrical Lighting Renovation Plan

73 7-1-EP-101 First Floor - Electrical Renovation Plan

74 1-2-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan & Photos – Bldg. 1 – 2nd

Floor – Room A218C

75 1-6-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan – Bldg. 1 – 6th Floor –

Rooms A608-A613B, Corr. H601

76 1-6-RA-102A Existing Conditions Plan Photos - Bldg. 1 – 6th

Floor – Rooms A608 – A613B

77 1-7-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan Photos – Bldg. 1 – 7th

Floor – Rooms A710 – A711

78 1-8-RA-101A Existing Conditions Plan & Photos – Bldg. 1 – Rooms

A810A – A811, Corr. H803

79 7-1-RA-101 Existing Conditions Plan, Schedule & Photos – Bldg.

7 – Rooms 18-18A

VOLUME 3 - WAYFINDING

1 GI001 Cover Sheet - Wayfinding

2 JC1-AW-100 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 00

3 JC1-AW-101 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 01

4 JC1-AW-102 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 02

5 JC1-AW-103 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 03

6 JC1-AW-104 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 04

7 JC1-AW-105 Elevator Plans Bldg. 1

8 JB1-AW-106 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 00

9 JB1-AW-107 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 01

10 JB1-AW-108 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 02

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11 JB1-AW-109 Overall Wayfinding Plan-Bldg. 1-Level 03

12 JBT-AW-110 Tunnel Plan - Section A - Connecting Bldgs. 51, 52, 53, 61, 63

13 JBT-AW-111 Tunnel Plan - Section B - Connecting Bldgs. 4, 23, 51, 51T, 55

14 JBT-AW-112 Tunnel Plan - Section C - Connecting Bldgs. 1, 4, 23, 24

15 AW-200 Signage Details

16 AW-201 Signage Details

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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 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, 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.

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, 21 13 13 - 2 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).

6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13. Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.

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.

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

21 13 13 - 3 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.

b. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing in accordance with NFPA 13.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each new control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID

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

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built 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 new 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

Missouri 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.

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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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 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.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

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

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

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

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

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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 areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms.

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.

2.4 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Locate adjacent to the riser.

B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the property in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabinet.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.5 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

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

2.6 SWITCHES:

A. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

B. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.

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2.7 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

2.8 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.9 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.10 VALVE TAGS

A. Engraved black filled numbers and letters, not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) 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 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, and seismic bracing 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 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

21 13 13 - 8 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. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

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

N. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting

21 13 13 - 9 sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09

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

O. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each new operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

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

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

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

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

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

P. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

Q. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris which may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hydrostatically test system as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative.

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

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

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

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

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

28. DVD: Digital Video Disc

29. DN: Diameter Nominal

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30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

35. F: Fahrenheit

36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

37. FD: Floor Drain

38. FED: Federal

39. FG: Fiberglass

40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

44. Hg: Mercury

45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

46. HP: Horsepower

47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

48. ID: Inside Diameter

49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

50. Kg: Kilogram

51. kPa: Kilopascal

52. lb: Pound

53. L/s: Liters Per Second

54. L/min: Liters Per Minute

55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

56. MAX: Maximum

57. MED: Medical

58. m: Meter

59. MFG: Manufacturer

60. mg: Milligram

61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

62. ml: Milliliter

63. mm: Millimeter

64. MIN: Minimum

65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

66. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

67. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

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68. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

69. OD: Outside Diameter

70. OSD: Open Sight Drain

71. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

72. OXY: Oxygen

73. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

74. PH: Power of Hydrogen

75. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

76. PP: Polypropylene

77. PPM: Parts per Million

78. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

79. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

80. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

81. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

82. RAD: Radians

83. RO: Reverse Osmosis

84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

87. SDI: Silt Density Index

88. SPEC: Specification

89. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

90. STD: Standard

91. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

92. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

93. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

94. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

95. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

99. V: Volt

100. VAC: Vacuum

101. VA: Veterans Administration

102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

103. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

104. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

105. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

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1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

G. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof

Penetrations.

H. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

I. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

J. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

K. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS.

L. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. 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 Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a .............Standard Test Methods for Fire 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

C. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2015 ...............International Building Code

IPC-2015 ...............International Plumbing Code

D. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

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

Installation

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

Application

E. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B ...............Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

G. NSF International (NSF):

61-2012 ................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2011 ...............Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

H. 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, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section 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 measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements and will fit the space available.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement 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 equivalent 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.

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F. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.

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

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Firestopping materials.

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

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

H. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible 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, and for existing systems that are in the same areas. The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall 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 principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping systems. 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, ceilings, or roofs.

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J. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

2. Include listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment shall be provided.

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 service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance 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 required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by local authorities

22 05 11 - 8 such as the natural gas supplier. If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officers Representative

(COR).

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

6. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

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

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

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

B. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation 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.