36C25620R0073-020.pdf

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Submittal Details CMHP

Submittal Package:

Submittal Item:

Specification Ref:

Notes:

A. No Exceptions

B. Approved as noted

C. Revise & Resubmit

D. Rejected

E. Submitted for Informational Purposes Only

This review is for general conformance with Plans and Specifications only. Any deviations from same not clearly noted by the Preparer have not been reviewed. Review shall not constitute a complete check of detailed dimensions or count or serve to relieve the Preparer of contractual responsibility for any error or deviation from contract requirements.

By Date

StudioNOVA Department of Veterans Affairs

22 63 00 - 002.1

22 63 00 - 002, 008, and 011

22 63 00 - EWP08_Gas Systems for Lab and Healthcare Facilities

002 - Valves - Supplemental Info

008 - Alarm Controls and Panels - Supplemental Info

011 - Manifolds - Supplemental Info

Ryan Nash 06/26/2013

Refer to Division 1 - General Requirements in the project Specifications for explanation of the review response

By: Date:

Submittal No:

Submittal Review

APPROVED

APPROVED AS NOTED

No resubmission necessary

PARTIALLY APPROVED AS NOTED

Revise and resubmit as noted

NOT APPROVED

Revise and resubmit as noted

NO ACTION REQUIRED

For information only

REVIEWED ONLY FOR:■

22 63 00 - 002.1_EWP_08 - Gas Systems for Laboratory and HC Facilities - Mfrs Lit. Data - Suppl Info - Valves Alarm and Manifold

July 01, 2013Jim Newby

Consultants Comments. Marked:

Approved

BARD, RAO + ATHA NAS

CONSULTING ENGI NEERS, LLC

The Arsenal on the Charles 311 Arsenal Street Watertown, Massachusetts 02472-5789 617 254-0016 ( P ) 617 924-9339 ( F )

Architect/Engineers’ Submittal Review Stamp & Notations

STAMP PROJECT

NOVA EWP08

Medical Building 1 & 2

Submittal: 226300-02 Gas Systems for Laboratory & Healthcare Facilities

Comments:

BR+A Consulting Engineers, LLC.

SHOP DRAWING REVIEW

DATE 1 July 2013 BY BW

PROJECT NUMBER 28021.01 P-1 R1

X NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN

REVISE AS INDICATED, NO RESUBMITTAL

REQUIRED

DOES NOT CONFORM W/DOCUMENTS

REVISE AND RESUBMIT

THE ABOVE REVIEW IS FOR ADHERENCE TO CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS ONLY. ABOVE REVIEW DOES NOT RELIEVE

CONTRACTOR OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR COORDINATION,

SPATIAL COMPATIBILITY WITH BUILDING AND OTHER

TRADES OR OMISSIONS OR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH

SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS WHETHER INDICATED IN

THE REVIEW OF THESE SHOP DRAWINGS OR NOT.

3494 North U.S. Highway 301 Ph: 352 / 748 - 1454 PO Box 98 Fx: 352 / 748 - 9555 Coleman, FL 33521

SLVHCS Replacement Medical Center Project

New Orleans, Louisiana

WP_08

Submittal Data

Submitted By: Nash Mechanical, LLC.

Division: 22

Specification Section: 22 63 00 - 02 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities – Pipeline Components

Product Submitted:

1. Specification Section 22 63 00 – 02 Compliance Statement per VA General Note #1

2. Amico P500 Gauge per VA General Note #4

3. Amico Buy American Act Compliance Letter per VA General Note #8

4. Amico – Quality Assurance Documentation – 22 63 00 – 1.3 – A –

NFPA 99 Compliance per VA General Note #9

5. Amico – Quality Assurance Documentation – 22 63 00 – 1.3 – C –

Equipment Supplier per VA General Note #9

6. Nash Mechanical, LLC – Quality Assurance Documentation – 22 63

00 – 1.3 – B – Equipment Installer per VA General Note #9

7. Amico Ball Valve with Extensions (3”-4”) per VA Notes/Comments

Submittal Item 002

8. Amico Emergency Oxygen Inlet Station per VA Notes/Comments

Submittal Item 004

9. Tri-Tech Area Alarm Panels per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item

10. Tri-Tech Master Alarm Panels per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item

11. Tri-Tech T-Net Information Management System per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item 008

12. Amico Nitrogen Control Panels per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item 010

13. Amico Stainless Steel Pigtails per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item 01

14. Amico Dome Loaded Manifold per VA Notes/Comments Submittal Item 01

Submitted to:

Clark / McCarthy HP P.O. Box 19024 New Orleans, LA 70179 o D o D

RETURN OF SUBMITTAL VA File No: 22 63 00-02 Title or Description

Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcar

Contractor's Name and Address

Clark McCarthy Healthcare Partners 2626 Canal Street, Suite 203 New Orleans, LA 70119

Form of Submittal

D Letter of Affidavit of Compliance

~ Manufacturers Literature or Catalog Cuts

Submittal Scope

EWP08

D Shop Drawings

D Test Reports

010.0 Nitrogen Control Panels - Product Data

011 .O Manifolds - Product Data

002.0 Valves - Product Data

003.0 Inlet and Outlet Cocks - Product Data

004.0 Valve Cabinets - Product Data

006.0 Station Outlets - Product Data

007.0 Ceiling Service - Product Data

008.0 Alarm Controls and Panels - Product Data

009.0 Pressure Switches - Product Data

013.0 Station Outlets Compliance Letter - Reports

Reviewer: AA

GENERAL NOTES FOR ENTIRE SUBMITTAL:

D Data Sheets

D Other

Date

05/24/2013

Station Location VA Medical Center New Orleans

Contract No.

VA101CFM-C-0064

Transmittal Date

03/25/2013

D Brochure

Spec. Section

22 63 00

Project No.

629-401 M VA File No.

22 63 00-02

0 Physical Sample

1. Provide a complete compliance statement, paragraph by paragraph. Majority of specification has no indication of compliance and numerous products indicated in the specifications are not included in this submission .

2. Indicate understand and compliance with drawings OP100 and OP507. Provision of a complete campus med gas alarm system with all required wiring , devices, interconnections, etc. required for a complete operational code compliant system.

3. Confirm piping and fittings have been submitted and approved under a separate discreet submittal.

4. Provide information on Gauges being provided per paragraph 2.5.

5. Paragraph 2.8 was not submitted in this package?

6. Contractor is responsible for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact size, number, and detailed positioning of items.

7. llf shop drawings show variations from the contract documents, the contractor shall describe such variations in writing under separate letter for approval.

8. Comply with all previsions of the Buy American Act.

79. Provide Qual ity Assurance documentation per specification section 22 63 00 - 1.3 showing that installer and supplier meets qualifications.

Deoartment of Veterans Affairs Actions Authority for Approval/Disapproval (Check appropriate box - Approvals subject to compliance with all contract requirements and to notations/corrections noted)

D Approved D Approved , as Noted ~Approved , as Noted, Resubmit D Disapproved, Resubmit D No Action D No Action , Resubmit

Va Form 08-6225 Page 1 PARAGON Project Management System

SUBM00-23-VA Return of Submittal by others per note 5 on 0P607

* All general notes have been addressed and comply as specified

RETURN OF SUBMITTAL VA File No: 22 63 00-02 Submittal Item

002 Valves - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Nash Mechanical 3494 North US Highway 301 PO Box 98 Coleman FL 33521

Notes/Comments Confirm piping and fittings have been submitted and approved under a separate discreet submittal.

Status

OAP

There is a deviation from the paragraph 2.3 A.2;9. If the contractor shall deviate from the contract specification, a request for deviation shall be submitted that describe such variations in writing under separate letter for approval.

Provide ball valves as specified up to 4", submit on same. Greater than 4" up to 6" the submitted butterfly valve is acceptable.

Resubmit Ball Valve Only.

Submittal Item

003 Inlet and Outlet Cocks - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

Submittal Item

004 Valve Cabinets - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments Emergency inlet station ensure ball valve and interior opening. Review drawings " Ensure paragraph 2.18 that the enclosure is 14 gauge, cold rolled steel with a primer coat of paint.

Submittal Item

006 Station Outlets - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

Submittal Item

007 Ceiling Service - Product Data

Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

Submittal Item

008 Alarm Controls and Panels - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments Provide a more current cut sheet for paragraph 2.11.G. Resubmit Tri-Tech T-Net information including updated software information .

Provide information for paragraph 2.11 that the alarm has a Push To Test green test button.

Va Form 08-6225 Page 2

Status

APP

Status

AN

Status

APP

Status

APP

Status

OAP

PARAGON Project Management System

SUBM00-23-VA Return of Submittal e Submittal Item

RETURN OF SUBMITTAL

Pressure Switches - Product Data

Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

Submittal Item

010 Nitrogen Control Panels - Product Data

Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

VA File No: 22 63 00-02 Status

APP

Status

AN

1. In accordance with paragraph 2.13, panel shall be designed to deliver 10 Vs (20SCFMJ at 1535 kpa (223) psi

Submittal Item

011 Manifolds - Product Data Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments Review Drawing OP508 note 8 for pigtail information at the cylinder gas manifold.

Ensure Dome Load Manifold is NEMA 3R enclosure.

Submittal Item

013 Station Outlets Compliance Letter - Repo

Supplier or Manufacturer

Notes/Comments

Signature of Authorizing Official

- - S-2..'-{-l..Pl~ ~~ Date

Va Form 08-6225 Page 3

Status

ANR

Status

APP

PARAGON Project Management System

SUBM00-23-VA Return of Submittal

100342.00

SLVHCS REPLACEMENT MEDICAL CENTER PROJECT

WP-8

02/29/2012 s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 1 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

2/15/2012 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

SECTION 22 63 00

GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Central Laboratory and Healthcare Gas Systems: Consisting of oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, instrument compressed air services and medical compressed air services;

complete, ready for operation, including all necessary piping, fittings, valves, cabinets, station outlets, rough-ins, ceiling services, gages, alarms including low voltage wiring, nitrogen control panels, cylinder manifolds, air compressors, electric motors and starters, air dryers, filters, pressure regulators, dew point, carbon monoxide monitors and all necessary parts, accessories, connections and equipment.

B. Oxygen System: Ready for connection to campus oxygen main at the Concourse.

C. Oxygen System: Provide connection to the campus oxygen main at the Concourse, and automatic controls including all interconnecting control and power wiring.

D. Nitrous Oxide, Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide Systems: Ready for connection to cylinders, but not including cylinders.

E. Laboratory and healthcare gas system alarm wiring from equipment to alarm panels.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Sealing around pipe penetrations to maintain the integrity of time rated construction: Section 07

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B. Sealing around pipe penetrations through the floor to prevent moisture migration: Section 07 92

00, JOINT SEALANTS.

C. General requirements and items common to more than one section of Division 22. Section 22

05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

D. Alarm interface with ECC. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR

HVAC.

E. Conduit: Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

F. Control wiring: Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

G. CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND BELOW).

H. Electrical wiring and accessories: Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

I. Electric motors: Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING

EQUIPMENT.

J. Motor starters: Section 26 29 11, LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTERS.

# 1 s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 2 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

K. Prefabricated bedside patient units: Section 10 25 13, PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS.

L. Vacuum Piping and Equipment: SECTION 22 62 00, VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR

LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

M. Section 01 91 13, COMMISSIONING OF SYSTEMS. Requirements for commissioning, pre-functional checklist, and training.

N. Section 01 03 42, ALTERNATES: Alternate 8.41. Allow Type L copper tubing for medical gas piping.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Materials and Installation: In accordance with NFPA 99, (2005) and as specified.

B. Equipment Installer: Show technical qualifications and previous experience in installing laboratory and healthcare equipment on three similar projects. Submit names and addresses of referenced projects. Installers shall meet the qualifications of ANSI/ASSE Standard 6010.

C. Equipment Supplier: Show evidence of equivalent product installed at three installations similar to this project that has been in satisfactory and efficient operation for three years. Submit names and addresses where the product is installed.

D. Laboratory and healthcare System Testing Organization: The testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of laboratory and healthcare pipeline testing. Testing and systems verification shall be performed by personnel meeting the qualifications of ANSI/ASSE Standard 6030. Such testing shall be performed by a party other than the installing contractor.

E. Provide names of three projects where testing of medical or laboratory gases systems has been performed by the testing agency. Include the name of the project, names of such persons at that project who supervised the work for the project owner, or who accepted the report for the project owner, and a written statement that the projects listed required work of similar scope to that set forth in this specification.

F. Submit the testing agency's detailed procedure which will be followed in the testing of this project. Include details of the testing sequence, procedures for cross connection tests, outlet function tests, alarm tests, purity tests, etc., as required by this specification. For purity test procedures, include data on test methods, types of equipment to be used, calibration sources and method references.

G. Certification: Provide documentation prior to submitting request for final inspection to include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and a certification that all results of tests were within limits allowed by this specification.

H. Installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phases for verification;

and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing, for certification by the Third Party Testing Company. As-built drawings shall be provided on prints and in digital format. The digital format shall be in the native CAD system required for the project design. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

Complies A thru C

TBD

D thru I s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 3 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

I. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in this section is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the Owner’s operation and maintenance personnel, is required in cooperation with the Owner’s Representative and the Commissioning Authority. Project Closeout is dependent on successful completion of all commissioning procedures, documentation, and issue closure. Refer to Section 019113, Commissioning, for detailed commissioning requirements.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Piping.

2. Valves.

3. Inlet and outlet cocks

4. Valve cabinets.

5. Gages.

6. Station outlets and rough-in assemblies.

7. Ceiling services.

8. Alarm controls and panels.

9. Pressure Switches.

10. Nitrogen control panels.

11. Manifolds.

12. Air compressor systems (Provide certified compressor test data at start-up.):

a. Compressors: Manufacturer and model.

b. Characteristic performance curves.

c. Compressor operating speed (RPM).

d. Capacity: Free air delivered at indicated pressure (L/s) (SCFM).

e. Type of bearing in compressor.

f. Type of lubrication.

g. Type and adjustment of drive.

h. Electric motors: Manufacturer, frame and type.

i. Speed of motors (RPM).

j. Current characteristics and horsepower of motors.

k. Receiver capacity and rating.

l. Air silencer: Manufacturer, type and model.

m. Air filters: Manufacturer, type, model and capacity.

n. Pressure regulators: Manufacturer and capacity.

o. Dew point monitor: Manufacturer, type and model.

p. Air dryers: Manufacturer, type, model and capacity (L/s) (SCFM).

q. Carbon monoxide monitor manufacturer, type and model.

r. Aftercoolers.

C. Station Outlets: Submit letter from manufacturer stating that outlets are designed and manufactured to comply with NFPA 99. Outlet shall bear label of approval as an assembly, of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Associated Factory Mutual Research Corporation. In lieu of above labels, certificate may be submitted by a nationally recognized independent testing laboratory, satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, certifying that materials, appliances and assemblies conform to published standards, including methods of tests, of above organizations.

D. Certification: The completed systems have been installed, tested, purged, analyzed and verified in accordance with the requirements of this specification.

See Part #2 for submitted items within this package

Complies

Complies #'s 1-12 identified in product data s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 4 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

E. Completed Pre-Functional Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 13, COMMISSIONING OF SYSTEMS.

1.5 TRAINING

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two four-hour periods for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the laboratory and healthcare gas systems, on the dates requested by COTR.

B. Training of the Owner’s operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the Owner’s Representative. Provide competent, factory-authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the Owner’s Representative after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 017900, Demonstration and Testing, and Section 019113, Commissioning, for Contractor training requirements.

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 test by the basic designation only.

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

B819-(R2006) ..........................Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A13.1-07 ..................................Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems B16.22-01(R2005) ...................Wrought Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings B40.100 (2005) .......................Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments Boiler and Pressure

Vessel Code - Section VIII-07 .........................Pressure Vessels, Division I Section IX-07 ...........................Welding and Brazing Qualifications

D. American Welding Society (AWS):

AWS A5.8-04...........................Brazing Filler Metal AWS B2.2-91...........................Standard for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification

(Modified per NFPA 99)

E. Compressed Gas Association (CGA):

C-9-04......................................Standard Color Marking of Compressed Gas Cylinders G-4.1 (2009) ............................Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service G-10.1(2008) ..........................Nitrogen, Commodity P-9-01......................................Inert Gases Argon, Nitrogen and Helium V-1-05......................................Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet

Connections

F. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

ICS-6-93(R2006) .....................Industrial Controls and Systems Enclosures

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

99-05........................................Health Care Facilities

TBD

s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 5 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

H. United States Pharmacopoeia XXI/National Formulary XVI (USP/NF)

I. Manufacturing Standardization Society (MSS):

MSS-SP-72-99 ........................Ball Valves With Flanged or Butt Welding For General Purpose MSS-SP-110-96 ......................Ball Valve Threaded, Socket Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and

Flared Ends MSS-SP-73-03 ........................Brazing Joints for Copper and Copper Alloy Solder Pressure

Fittings

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Copper Tubing: Type “L” ASTM B819, seamless copper tube, hard drawn temper, with wrought copper fittings conforming to ASME B16.22 or brazing fittings complying with MSS SP-73. Size designated reflecting nominal inside diameter. All tubing and fittings shall be labeled "ACR/OXY", "OXY", "OXY/MED", "ACR/MED", or "MED".

B. Brazing Alloy: AWS A5.8, Classification BCuP, greater than 537 C (1000 F) melting temperature. Flux is strictly prohibited for copper-to-copper connections.

C. Screw Joints: Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) tape.

D. Underground Protective Pipe: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), ASTM D1785, Schedule 80.

E. Memory metal couplings: Temperature and pressure rating shall not be less than that of a brazed joint.

F. Apply piping identification labels at the time of installation in accordance with current NFPA.

Apply supplementary color identification in accordance with CGA Pamphlet C-9.

G. Special Fittings: The following special fittings shall be permitted to be used in lieu of brazed joints:

1. Memory-metal couplings having temperature and pressure ratings joints not less than that of a brazed joint.

2. Listed or approved metallic gas tube fittings that, when made up, provide a permanent joint having the mechanical, thermal, and sealing integrity of a brazed joint.

3. Dielectric fittings where required by the manufacturer of special medical equipment to electrically isolate the equipment from the piping distribution system.

4. Axially swaged, elastic strain preload fittings providing metal to metal seal having pressure and temperature ratings not less than that of a brazed joint and when complete are permanent and non-separable.

2.2 EXPOSED LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE GASES PIPING

A. Finished Room: Use full iron pipe size chrome plated brass piping for exposed laboratory and healthcare gas piping connecting fixtures, casework, cabinets, equipment and reagent racks when not concealed by apron including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

1. Pipe: Fed. Spec. WW-P-351, standard weight.

Complies A thru C under submittal 22 63 00 -

TBD

N/A

N/A

Refer to Spec 220511-2.7-A

N/A s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 6 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

2. Fittings: ASME B16.15 cast bronze threaded fittings with chrome finish, (125 and 250 PS1 Classes).

3. Nipples: ASTM B 687, Chromium-plated.

4. Unions: Mss SP-72, SP-110, Brass or Bronze with chrome finish. Unions 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) and larger shall be flange type with approved gaskets.

5. Valves: Mss SP-72, SP-110, Brass or bronze with chrome finish.

2.3 VALVES

A. Ball: In-line, other than zone valves in cabinets:

1. Seventy five millimeter (2 1/2 inches) and smaller: Bronze/ brass body, Fed. Spec. MSS SP72 & SP 110 , Type II, Class 150, Style 1, with tubing extensions for brazed connections, full port, three-piece or double union end connections, Teflon seat seals, full flow, 4125 kPa ( 600 psi) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service.

2. Eighty to one hundred millimeter (3-4 inches): Bronze/ brass body, Fed. Spec. MSS SP72 & SP 110, Type II, Class 150, Style 1 with tubing extensions brazed to flanges, full port, three piece, double seal, Teflon seals, full flow, 4125 kPa (600 psi) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service.

B. Check:

1. Eighty millimeter (3 inches) and smaller: Bronze/brass body, straight through design for minimum pressure drop, spring loaded, self aligning with Teflon cone seat, vibration free, silent operation, supplied NPT female threads at each end with flow direction arrow permanently cast into, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, 2750 kPa (400 psi) WOG minimum working pressure.

2. One hundred millimeter (4 inches) and larger: Iron body, bronze trim, swing type, vertical or horizontal installation, flange connection, with flow direction arrow permanently cast into, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, 1025 kPa (150 psi) WSP.

C. Zone Valve in Cabinet: Ball valve, bronze/ brass body, double seal, three piece or double union end connections, replaceable teflon seat seals, teflon stem seal, 4125 kPa (600 psi) WOG, cold, non-shock gas working pressure service to 100 kPa (29 inch Hg), cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, blowout proof stem, one quarter turn of handle to completely open or close. Provide tubing extensions factory brazed, and pressure tested. Provide 3 mm (1/8 inch) NPT gauge port for a 50mm (2 inch) diameter monitoring gauge downstream of the shut off valve. Zone valves shall be securely attached to the cabinet and provided with type-K copper tube extensions for making connection to system piping outside the cabinet. Zone valves shall be products of one manufacturer, and uniform throughout in pattern, overall size and appearance. Trim with color coded plastic inserts or color coded stick-on labels. Install valves in cabinets such that cover window cannot be in place when any valve is in the closed position.

Color coding for identification plates and labels is as follows:

SERVICE LABEL IDENTIFICATION COLORS MFG. STD.

CLR.

OXYGEN White letters on green background GREEN

NITROUS OXIDE White letters on blue background BLUE

NITROGEN White letters on black background BLACK

MEDICAL AIR Black or white letters on yellow background YELLOW

CARBON DIOXIDE Black or white letters on gray background GRAY

INSTURMENT AIR

Complies

Butterfly Valve submitted

Complies

NA

Complies s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 7 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

2.4 VALVE CABINETS

A. Flush mounted commercially available item for use with laboratory and healthcare services, not lighter than 1.3 mm (18 gage) steel or 1.9 mm (14 gage) extruded aluminum, rigidly assembled, of adequate size to accommodate valve(s) and fittings. Punch or drill sides to receive tubing.

Provide anchors to secure cabinet to wall construction. Seal openings in cabinet to be dust tight.

Locate bottom of cabinet 1375 mm (4 foot 6 inches) above floor.

B. Mount engraved rigid plastic identification plate on wall above or adjacent to cabinet. Color code identification plate to match gas identification colors as indicated above. Identification plate must be clearly visible at all times. Provide inscriptions on plate to read in substance: "VALVE

CONTROL SUPPLY TO ROOMS."

C. Cover plate: Fabricate from 1.3 mm (18 gage) sheet metal with satin chromed finish, extruded anodized aluminum, or .85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel. Provide cover window of replaceable plastic, with a corrosion resistant device or lever secured to window for emergency window removal. Permanently paint or stencil on window: CAUTION-CLOSE ONLY IN EMERGENCY, SHUT-OFF VALVES FOR PIPED GASES", or equivalent wording. Configure such that it is not possible to install window with any valve in the closed position. Each valve shall have gauge upstream of valve inside valve box.

D. Cabinets and isolation valves shall be located and piped as shown, and at a minimum, so as to allow the isolation of each smoke compartment separately. No cabinet shall serve more than one smoke compartment.

2.5 GAGES

A. Pressure Gages: Includes gages temporarily supplied for testing purposes.

1. For line pressure use adjacent to source equipment: ASME B40.1, pressure gage, single, size 115 mm (4-1/2 inches), for compressed air, nitrogen and oxygen, accurate to within two percent, with metal case. Range shall be two times operating pressure. Dial graduations and figures shall be black on a white background, or white on a black background. Gage shall be cleaned for oxygen use, labeled for appropriate service, and marked "USE NO OIL". Install with gage cock.

2. For all services downstream of main shutoff valve: Manufactured for oxygen use, labeled for the appropriate service and marked "USE NO OIL", 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) diameter gage with dial range 1-690 kPa (1-100 psi) for air service and 1-2050 kPa (1-300 psi) for Nitrogen or instrument air service.

2.6 STATION OUTLETS

A. For all services except ceiling hose drops and nitrogen system: For designated service, consisting of a quick coupler and inlet supply tube. Provide coupler that is non-interchangeable with other services, and leak proof under three times the normal working pressure. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA 99.

Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing.

Complies

Will Comply

Complies

Will Comply

Complies

#'s 1-2 s t u d i o NOVA (BR+A) 226300 - 8 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

Fasten each outlet and inlet securely to rough-in to prevent floating and provide each with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm outside diameter) (3/8-inch outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Identification of each gas service shall be permanently cast into the back plate and shall be visible through a transparent plastic guard. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Rough-in kits and test plugs for Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units (PBPU) are furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPUs before initial test specified herein. Install completion kits (valve body and face plate) for the remainder of required tests.

B. For Ceiling Hose Drops and Nitrogen Service: Brass, stainless steel or chromed metal non-interchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V-5. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA

99. Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation, for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing. Fasten each outlet and inlet securely to rough-in to prevent floating, and provide each with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm (3/8-inch) outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Adjust to compensate for variations in plaster or cover thickness.

2.7 STATION OUTLETS

A. For all services: Brass, stainless steel or chromed metal non-interchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V-5. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA 99. Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation, for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing. Fasten each outlet securely to outlet rough-in to prevent floating, and provide each outlet with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm (3/8-inch) outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Adjustable to compensate for variations in plaster or cover thickness. Rough-in kits and test plugs for Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units (PBPU) are furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPUs before initial tests specified herein. Install outlet completion kits (valve body and face plate) for the remainder of required tests.

2.8 RECESSED SECURITY CONSOLE

A. The Recessed Security Console for the Fifth Floor Mental Health Patient Rooms shall be a medical gas service assembly which allows services to be secured behind a locked cover to limit access to the devices. The transparent polycarbonate cover hinges down to allow access to components for use. Unit shall be 23” W x 22.5” H and house two (2) medical gas outlets and electrical outlets. The exact quantity of outlets shall be confirmed with the Architect prior to purchasing.

B. Units are UL listed and NFPA 99 compliant and include sound dampening material on the back of the recessed compartment. Unit shall be similar to Modular Services Company RSC-108.

2.9 WATERPROOF SURFACE-MOUNTED SECURITY MEDICAL GAS CABINET

A. The Security Medical Gas Cabinet for the decontamination room shall provide waterproof protection for medical gas outlets. The unit shall be surface-mounted, all steel construction, powder-coated, waterproof, with full EDPM door seal and pipe seals, dust-resistant, dual locks and house three (3) medical gas outlets. The cabinet shall be similar to Hospital Systems Inc.

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2.10 STATION OUTLET ROUGH-IN

A. Flush mounted, protected against corrosion. Anchor rough-in securely to unit or wall construction.

B. Modular Cover Plate: Die cast back plate, two-piece .85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel or 1.6 mm (16 gage) chromium plated metal, with mounting flanges on all four sides, secured to rough-in with stainless steel or chromium plated countersunk screws.

C. Cover Plate for Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units (PBPU): One-piece with construction and material as indicated for modular cover plate.

D. Provide permanent, metal or plastic, identification plates securely fastened at each outlet and inlet opening, with inscription for appropriate service using color coded letters and background.

Metal plates shall have letters embossed on baked-on enamel background. Color coding for identification plates is as follows:

SERVICE LABEL IDENTIFICATION PLATE COLORS

OXYGEN White letters on green background

NITROUS OXIDE White letters on blue background

NITROGEN White letters on black background

MEDICAL AIR Black or white letters on yellow

CARBON DIOXIDE White letters on gray background

INSTRUMENT AIR

2.11 ALARMS

A. Provide all low voltage control wiring, except for wiring from alarm relay interface control cabinet to ECC, required for complete, proper functioning system, in conformance with Section 26 05

21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES (600 VOLTS AND

BELOW). Run wiring in conduit, in conformance with Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND

BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS.

B. Local Alarm Functions: Provide individual local air compressor malfunction alarms at each compressor system main control panel.

1. Compressor Malfunction Alarm: Each compressor system receiving any of the following individual signals and sends a single combined "compressor malfunction alarm" signal to master alarm panel.

a. Thermal Malfunction Alarm: Functions when discharge air temperature exceeds

177 C (350 F), shutting down affected compressor.

b. Lead Compressor Fails to Start: Functions when lead compressor fails to start when actuated, causing lag pump to start.

c. Lag Compressor in Use: Functions when the primary or lead compressor in incapable of satisfying the demand. When three or more compressors are part of the system, the lag compressor in use alarm shall energize when the last compressor has been signaled to start.

d. High Water Level in Receiver. (Liquid ring or water-cooled units)

e. High Water Level in Separator (if so required). (Liquid ring unit)

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2. Desiccant Air Dryer Malfunction Alarm: Dryer receives the following individual signals and sends a single consolidated dryer malfunction alarm signal to master alarm panel.

a. Dew Point Alarm: Functions when line pressure dew point rises above 4 C (39 F) at 380 kPa (55 psi).

3. Vacuum Pump Malfunction Alarm: Pump system receives the following individual signals and sends a single consolidated pump malfunction alarm signal to master alarm.

a. High Temperature Shut down Alarm: Functions when exhaust air temperature exceeds 104 C (220 F), shutting down affected pump.

b. Lead Pump Fails to Start Alarm: Functions when lead pump fails to start when actuated causing lag pump to start.

c. Lag Pump In Use Alarm: Functions when the primary or lead vacuum pump in incapable of satisfying the demand. When three or more vacuum pumps are part of the system, the lag pump in use alarm shall energize when the last vacuum pump has been signaled to start.

4. Instrument Air Dew Point High: Functions when the line pressure dew point is greater than -30 C (-22 F).

C. Master Alarm Functions: Provide the following individual alarms at the master alarm panel.

1. Oxygen Alarms:

a. Liquid oxygen low level alarm: Functions when stored liquid oxygen reaches a predetermined minimum level.

b. Reserve switchover alarm: Functions when, or just before, reserve oxygen supply goes in operation.

c. Reserve low supply alarm: Functions when contents of cylinder reserve oxygen supply are reduced to one day's average supply; switch and contacts at the bulk tank control panel.

d. Reserve low pressure alarm: Functions when the gas pressure available in the liquid reserve oxygen supply is reduced below the pressure required to function properly.

e. Low pressure alarm: Functions when system pressure downstream of the main shutoff valve drops below 275 kPa (40 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi); operated by pressure switch or transmitters.

f. High pressure alarm: functions when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve increases above 415 kPa (60 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points;

operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

g. Cylinder reserve pressure low: Functions when the content of a cylinder reserve header is reduced below one day’s average supply.

2. Nitrous Oxide Alarms:

a. Reserve switchover alarm: Functions when, or just before, secondary or reserve nitrous oxide supply goes in operation.

b. Pressure alarms: Functions when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve drops below 275 kPa (40 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) or increases above 415 kPa (60 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

c. Cylinder reserve pressure low: Functions when the content of a cylinder reserve header is reduced below one day’s average supply.

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3. Nitrogen Alarms:

a. Reserve switchover alarm: Functions when, or just before, secondary or reserve nitrogen supply goes in operation.

b. Pressure alarms: Functions when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve drops below 1310 kPa (190 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) or increases above 1510 kPa (220 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

c. Cylinder reserve pressure low: Functions when the content of a cylinder reserve header is reduced below one day’s average supply.

4. Carbon Dioxide Alarms:

a. Reserve Switchover Alarm: Functions when, or just before, secondary or reserve carbon dioxide supply goes in operation.

b. Pressure Alarms: Functions when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve drops below 275 kPa (40 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) or increases above 415 kPa (60 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

c. Cylinder reserve pressure low: Functions when the content of a cylinder reserve header is reduced below one day’s average supply.

5. Compressed Air Alarms:

a. Medical air dew point high alarm: Functions when the line pressure dew point rises above 2 C (35 F) at 380 kPa (55 psi).

b. Carbon Monoxide Alarm: Functions when the carbon monoxide levels rise above

10 parts per million; receives signal from the carbon monoxide monitor.

c. Main Bank Filter Set Alarm: Functions when the pressure drop across filter set increases more than 14 kPa (2 psi) over that when filters are clean and new;

operates by differential pressure switch or transmitters.

d. Desiccant Prefilter Alarm: Functions when pressure across the filter increases more than 21 kPa ( 3 psi) over that when filters are clean and new; operates by pressure differential switch.

e. Desiccant Post Filter Alarm: Functions when pressure drop across filter increases more than 21 kPa (3 psi) over that when filters are clean and new; operates by pressure differential switch.

f. Desiccant Dryer Malfunction Alarm: Functions on any combination of failure of tower cycling and/or pressure dew point rise above 60 ⁰ C at 690 kPa (140 ⁰ F at

100 psi).

g. Aftercooler High temperature Alarm: Functions when aftercooler discharge air temperature exceeds 38 ⁰ C (100 ⁰ F).

h. Pressure Abnormal Alarm: Functions when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve drops below 550 kPa (80 psi) (plus/minus gage or increases above 830 kPa (120 psi) (plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switch.

i. Compressor Malfunction Alarm: Functions when compressor system control panel signals compressor thermal malfunction alarm, lead compressor fails to start alarm or high water level in receiver or separator (if so required) receives signal from system control panel.

j. Low Lubricant Shutdown: For rotary screw compressors. Functions when lubricant level drops to a low point. Receives signal from compressor control panel.

k. Instrument air dew point high alarm: Functions when the line pressure dew point rises above -30 C (-22 F) at 380 kPa (55 psi).

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6. Instrument air alarms.

D. Alarm Functions:

1. Oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and compressed air alarms: Pressure alarms:

Functions when pressure in branch drops below 275 kPa (40 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) or increases above 414 kPa (60 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

2. Nitrogen alarms: Pressure alarms: Functions when pressure in branch drops below 1310 kPa (190 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) or increases above 1500 kPa (220 psi), plus/minus 14 kPa (2 psi) set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

3. Vacuum alarms: Low vacuum alarm: Functions when vacuum in branch drops below 40 kPa (12-inches Hg); operated by vacuum switch.

a. Reserve switchover alarm: Functions when secondary or reserve manifold supply goes in operation.

b. Pressure alarms: Function when system pressure downstream of main shutoff valve drops or increases above or below set points; operated by pressure switches or transmitters.

4. Vacuum alarms:

a. Low vacuum alarm: Function when system vacuum upstream of main shutoff valve drops below 40 kPa (12 inches Hg); operated by vacuum switch.

b. Filter differential pressure/back pressure alarm: Functions when discharge oil filter differential rises to set level, or when back pressure is sensed; receives signal from pump control panel.

c. Laboratory vacuum pump malfunction.

E. Alarm Panels:

1. General: Modular design, easily serviced and maintained; alarms operate on alternative current low voltage control circuit; provide required number of transformers for efficient functioning of complete system. Alarm panels shall be integral units, reporting compressed air and vacuum services, as required.

2. Box: Flush-mounted, sectional or one piece, corrosion protected. Size to accommodate required number of service functions for each location, and for one audible signal in each box. Anchor box securely. Provide spare capacity to accommodate 50% of the number of provided alarm points.

3. Cover plate: Designed to accommodate required number of signals, visual and audible, for each location, and containing adequate operating instructions within the operator's view. Bezel shall be extruded aluminum, chromium plated metal, or plastic. Secure to the box with chromium plated or stainless steel countersunk screws.

4. Service indicator lights: Red translucent plastic or LED with proper service identification inscribed thereon. Number of lights and service instruction shall be as required for each location. Provide each panel with a green test button of the same material, inscribed with "PUSH TO TEST" or similar message.

5. Audible signal: Provide one in each alarm panel and connect electrically with all service indicator light functions.

6. Controls:

a. Visual signal: When the condition occurs which any individual service indicator light is to report, button for particular service shall give a lighted visual signal which cannot be canceled until such condition is corrected.

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b. Audible signal: Alarm shall give an audible signal upon circuit energization of any visual signal. Audible signal shall be continuous until silenced by pushing a button.

This shall cancel and reset audible only, and not affect the visual signal. After silencing, subsequent alarms shall reactivate the audible alarm.

c. Signal tester: Test button or separate normal light shall be continuously lighted to indicate electrical circuit serving each individual alarm is energized. Pushing test button shall temporarily activate all visual signals and sound audible signal, thereby providing desired indications of status of system.

F. Alarm Relay Interface Control Cabinet: Design cabinet to transfer the closed circuit alarm signals through relays to a set of terminals for monitoring signals at the ECC without interrupting the closed circuit system. Construct of 1.9 mm (14 gage) steel, conforming with NEMA ICS-6, Type 1, enclosures. Provide both normally open and normally closed contacts for output signals, with number of circuits required for full alarm capability at the ECC. Refer to Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC for compatibility.

G. Alarm Network Communication: Network communications board shall be installed in local alarm and connected to the facility’s Ethernet. Local alarm modules shall send information to the master alarm and the data can be downloaded thru the computer connected to the facility’s Ethernet. Master alarm displays the message, sounds its alarm and saves the information in an event log. This event log shall be downloaded to a computer file for tracking data and troubleshooting.

2.12 PRESSURE SWITCHES

A. General purpose, contact or mercury type, allowing both high and low pressure set points, with contact type provided with a protective dust cover; adjustable range set by inside or outside adjustment; switches activate when indicated by alarm requirements. Use one orifice nipple (or DISS demand check valve) for each sensor or pressure switch.

2.13 NITROGEN CONTROL PANEL (NCP)

A. General: For nitrogen service, consisting of a line pressure control regulator, outlet line pressure gage, DISS service outlet, and supply valve, assembled and rigidly mounted in a roughing-in assembly, and provided with a metal cover plate. Panel shall be designed to deliver 10 L/s (20 SCFM) at 1535 kpa (223 psi). Unit may be recessed wall mounted or integral with the articulating arm or column with individual regulators for each outlet.

B. Manifold Assembly: Mounted to a steel support bracket, factory assembled and tested, ready for installation in the roughing-in assembly.

1. Supply valve, bronze bodied, double seal, full flow, ball type, designed for working pressure in excess of 1700 kPa (300) psi, with chrome plated brass ball which seals in both directions, requiring only a quarter turn of the knob from open to closed position.

2. Line pressure control regulator, self-relieving, diaphragm type, with high-flow precision adjustment and working pressure in excess of 1700 kPa (250 psi).

3. Line pressure gage, to monitor the gas outlet line pressure, calibrated from 0 to 2000 kPa (300 psi) in increments of 100 kPa (10 psi).

4. Nitrogen service outlet, DISS type as specified under Article, STATION OUTLETS, with a self-sealing dust plug, having a working pressure of 1700 kPa (250 psi) maximum.

5. Two 146 mm (5-3/4 inch) lengths of 10 mm (3/8-inch) outside diameter type "K" copper tubing for connection to gas service supply line and to remote outlet line.

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C. Roughing-In Assembly: Designed for recessed installation, consisting of a prime painted steel fabricated back box with mounting flanges on all four sides, with provisions to securely anchor the back box to wall construction. Equip with a crossover "U" tube to facilitate testing of the nitrogen system prior to the manifold installation, and a plaster shield to prevent dust or other foreign matter from contaminating internal parts prior to final assembly.

D. Cover plate Assembly: Chromed cast metal or NAAMM Number 4 satin finished stainless steel panel with provisions for line pressure gage(s), nitrogen outlet, regulator and supply valve knobs, attaching directly to the roughing-in assembly by means of four Number 6 - 32 by 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) long mounting screws, with plaster adjustments up to 20 mm (3/4 inch).

2.14 CYLINDER GAS SUPPLY MANIFOLDS

A. Non-ferrous metal manifold and fittings, valves, parts and connections, suitable for a regular working pressure of 21 MPa (3000 psi). Gas cylinders at manifold shall be individually chained to wall or floor with adequate support.

B. Duplex arrangement, each bank having number of cylinder connections as required, Nitrogen, 14 cylinders per bank, Nitrous Oxide, 11 cylinders per bank, Carbon Dioxide, 3 cylinders per bank, high pressure copper cylinder connection pigtails with brazed fittings. Shutting of either bank shall not interrupt supply to system.

C. Provide manifold with two (one for each bank) two-stage pressure regulators with gages and built-in safety valves, manifold header valves and check valves, service line connection valves, relief valves, tank connecting coils and handles, and all required equipment for a…