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GENERAL NOTES

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. GENERAL

1. SUBMITTALS

a. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAKE ALL NECESSARY FIELD MEASUREMENTS AND INVESTIGATIONS TO ASSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT

AND ASSEMBLIES WILL MEET CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, AND ALL EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRES REGULAR MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, ETC ARE ACCESSABLE FROM THE FLOOR OR PERMANENT WORK PLATFORM. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE ALL SUBMITTALS MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND IT IS ASSUMED BY THAT ALL SUBMITTALS DO MEET SPECIFICATIONS UNLESS THE CONTRACTOR HAS REQUESTED A VARIANCE IN WRITING AND APPROVED PRIOR TO THE SUBMITTAL. IF AT ANY TIME DURING THE PROJECT IT IS FOUND THAT ANY ITEM DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND THERE WAS NO VARIANCE APPROVAL THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CORRECT AT NO ADDITIONAL COST OR

TIME EVEN IF A SUBMITTAL WAS APPROVED.

b. 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.

2. COORDINATION/SHOP DRAWINGS:

a. SUBMIT COMPLETE CONSOLIDATED AND COORDINATED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL NEW SYSTEMS, AND FOR EXISTING

SYSTEMS THAT ARE IN THE SAME AREAS.

b. THE COORDINATION/SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL INCLUDE PLAN VIEWS, ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS OF ALL SYSTEMS AND SHALL

CLEARLY IDENTIFY AND DIMENSION THE PROPOSED LOCATIONS OF THE PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT. THE DRAWINGS SHALL CLEARLY SHOW LOCATIONS AND ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT, PIPING, VALVES, CONTROL PANELS AND OTHER ITEMS. SHOW THE ACCESS MEANS FOR ALL ITEMS REQUIRING ACCESS FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE.

PROVIDE DETAILED COORDINATION/SHOP DRAWINGS OF ALL PIPING AND DUCT SYSTEMS. THE DRAWINGS SHOULD INCLUDE ALL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POINTS FOR ALL ENERGY/HAZARD SOURCES FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. COORDINATE

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES WITH LOCAL AHJ REQUIREMENTS.

c. DO NOT INSTALL EQUIPMENT FOUNDATIONS, EQUIPMENT OR PIPING UNTIL COORDINATION/SHOP DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN

APPROVED.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

a. ALL ITEMS SHALL BE APPLIED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. CONFLICTS

BETWEEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SHALL BE REFERRED TO THE CLIENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE FOR RESOLUTION. PRINTED COPIES OR ELECTRONIC FILES OF MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT LEAST 10 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO COMMENCING INSTALLATION OF ANY ITEM.

b. ALL ITEMS THAT REQUIRE ACCESS, SUCH AS FOR OPERATING, CLEANING, SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, AND CALIBRATION, SHALL BE EASILY AND SAFELY ACCESSIBLE BY PERSONS STANDING AT FLOOR LEVEL, OR STANDING ON PERMANENT PLATFORMS, WITHOUT THE USE OF PORTABLE LADDERS. EXAMPLES OF THESE ITEMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ALL TYPES OF VALVES, FILTERS AND STRAINERS, TRANSMITTERS, AND CONTROL DEVICES. PRIOR TO COMMENCING INSTALLATION WORK, REFER CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS REQUIREMENT AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR RESOLUTION. FAILURE OF THE CONTRACTOR TO RESOLVE OR CALL ATTENTION TO ANY DISCREPANCIES OR DEFICIENCIES WILL RESULT IN THE

CONTRACTOR CORRECTING AT NO ADDITIONAL COST OR TIME.

c. COMPLETE LAYOUT DRAWINGS SHALL BE REQUIRED BY PARAGRAPH, SUBMITTALS. CONSTRUCTION WORK SHALL NOT START

ON ANY SYSTEM UNTIL THE LAYOUT DRAWINGS HAVE BEEN APPROVED.

d. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS:

• THE INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN AS-BUILT DRAWINGS OF EACH COMPLETED PHASE FOR VERIFICATION; AND, SHALL PROVIDE THE COMPLETE SET AT THE TIME OF FINAL SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION TESTING.

• THE AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SHALL INDICATE THE LOCATION AND TYPE OF ALL LOCKOUT/TAGOUT POINTS FOR ALL ENERGY

SOURCES FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AND PUMPS TO INCLUDE BREAKER LOCATION AND NUMBERS, VALVE TAG NUMBERS, ETC.

COORDINATE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES WITH LOCAL VA REQUIREMENTS.

e. JOB CONDITIONS: BUILDING WORKING ENVIRONMENT: MAINTAIN THE ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BUILDING AND THE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF BUILDING AT 18 DEGREES C (65 DEGREES F) MINIMUM. LIMIT THE OPENING OF DOORS, WINDOWS OR OTHER ACCESS OPENINGS TO BRIEF PERIODS AS NECESSARY FOR RIGGING PURPOSES. STORM WATER OR GROUND WATER LEAKAGE IS PROHIBITED. PROVIDE DAILY CLEAN- UP OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS ON ALL FLOOR SURFACES AND ON ALL EQUIPMENT BEING OPERATED BY BUILDING USERS/FACILITIES. MAINTAIN ALL EGRESS ROUTES AND SAFETY SYSTEMS/DEVICES.

B. PRODUCTS

1. COMPATBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT: EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INSTALLED SHALL BE COMPATIBLE IN ALL RESPECTS

WITH OTHER ITEMS BEING FURNISHED AND WITH EXISTING ITEMS SO THAT THE RESULT WILL BE A COMPLETE AND FULLY

OPERATIONAL SYSTEM THAT CONFORMS TO CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

2. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

a. INTERIOR (INDOOR) EQUIPMENT: ENGRAVED NAMEPLATES, WITH LETTERS NOT LESS THAN 7 MM (3/16 INCH) HIGH OF BRASS

WITH BLACK-FILLED LETTERS, OR RIGID BLACK PLASTIC WITH WHITE LETTERS SPECIFIED IN PAINTING SHALL BE

PERMANENTLY FASTENED TO THE EQUIPMENT. UNIT COMPONENTS SUCH AS WATER HEATERS, TANKS, COILS, FILTERS, ETC.

SHALL BE IDENTIFIED.

b. CONTROL ITEMS: ALL TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE, AND CONTROLLERS SHALL BE LABELED AND THE COMPONENT’S FUNCTION

IDENTIFIED. IDENTIFY AND LABEL EACH ITEM AS THEY APPEAR ON THE CONTROL DIAGRAMS.

3. VALVE TAGS AND LISTS:

a. PLUMBING: ALL VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH VALVE TAGS AND LISTED ON A VALVE LIST (FIXTURE STOPS NOT

INCLUDED).

b. VALVE TAGS: 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 GAUGE, 40 MM (1-1/2 INCHES) ROUND

BRASS DISC, ATTACHED WITH BRASS "S" HOOK OR BRASS CHAIN.

4. PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

a. SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT SUPPORT AND RESTRAINTS MAY BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC). SUBMITTALS BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) REQUIREMENTS, OR BASED UPON OTHER RELEVANT PARAGRAPH SECTIONS SHALL BE STAMPED AND SIGNED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE STATE WHERE THE PROJECT IS LOCATED. THE SUPPORT SYSTEM OF SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT OVER 227 KG (500 POUNDS) SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL IN ALL CASES. SEE SPECIFICATIONS FOR LATERAL FORCE DESIGN

REQUIREMENTS.

b. TYPE NUMBERS SPECIFIED: FOR MATERIALS, DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SELECTION, APPLICATION, AND INSTALLATION REFER

TO MSS SP-58. REFER TO METAL FABRICATIONS, FOR MISCELLANEOUS METAL SUPPORT MATERIALS AND PRIME COAT

PAINTING.

c. FOR ATTACHMENT TO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION: CONCRETE INSERT: TYPE 18, MSS SP-58.

d. FOR ATTACHMENT TO STEEL CONSTRUCTION: MSS SP-58.

e. ATTACHMENT TO METAL PAN OR DECK: AS REQUIRED FOR MATERIALS SPECIFIED IN SECTION STEEL DECKING, SECTION

COMPOSITE METAL DECKING OR PER METAL PAN OR DECK MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.

f. HANGER RODS: HOT-ROLLED STEEL, ASTM A36/A36M OR ASTM A575 FOR ALLOWABLE LOAD LISTED IN MSS SP-58. FOR PIPING, PROVIDE ADJUSTMENT MEANS FOR CONTROLLING LEVEL OR SLOPE. TYPES 13 OR 15 TURN-BUCKLES SHALL PROVIDE 40 MM

(1-1/2 INCHES) MINIMUM OF ADJUSTMENT AND INCORPORATE LOCKNUTS. ALL-THREAD RODS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

g. MULTIPLE (TRAPEZE) HANGERS: GALVANIZED, COLD FORMED, LIPPED STEEL CHANNEL HORIZONTAL MEMBER, NOT LESS

THAN 43 MM BY 43 MM (1-5/8 INCHES BY 1-5/8 INCHES), 2.7 MM (NO. 12 GAUGE), DESIGNED TO ACCEPT SPECIAL SPRING HELD, HARDENED STEEL NUTS.

• ALLOWABLE HANGER LOAD: MANUFACTURERS RATING LESS 91KG (200 POUNDS).

• GUIDE INDIVIDUAL PIPES ON THE HORIZONTAL MEMBER OF EVERY OTHER TRAPEZE HANGER WITH 8 MM (1/4 INCH) U-BOLT

FABRICATED FROM STEEL ROD. PROVIDE TYPE 40 INSULATION SHIELD, SECURED BY TWO 15 MM (1/2 INCH) GALVANIZED STEEL BANDS, OR INSULATED CALCIUM SILICATE SHIELD FOR INSULATED PIPING AT EACH HANGER.

h. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS: (MSS SP-58), USE HANGERS SIZED TO ENCIRCLE INSULATION ON INSULATED PIPING. REFER

TO SECTION 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION FOR INSULATION THICKNESS. TO PROTECT INSULATION, PROVIDE TYPE 39 SADDLES FOR ROLLER TYPE SUPPORTS OR INSULATED CALCIUM SILICATE SHIELDS. PROVIDE TYPE 40 INSULATION SHIELD OR INSULATED CALCIUM SILICATE SHIELD AT ALL OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORTS AND HANGERS INCLUDING THOSE FOR

INSULATED PIPING.

• GENERAL TYPES (MSS SP-58):

• STANDARD CLEVIS HANGER: TYPE 1; PROVIDE LOCKNUT.

• RISER CLAMPS: TYPE 8.

• WALL BRACKETS: TYPES 31, 32 OR 33.

• ROLLER SUPPORTS: TYPE 41, 43, 44 AND 46.

• SADDLE SUPPORT: TYPE 36, 37 OR 38.

• TURNBUCKLE: TYPES 13 OR 15.

• U-BOLT CLAMP: TYPE 24.

i. COPPER TUBE:

• HANGERS, CLAMPS AND OTHER SUPPORT MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH TUBING SHALL BE PAINTED WITH COPPER COLORED

EPOXY PAINT, COPPER-COATED, PLASTIC COATED OR TAPED WITH ISOLATION TAPE TO PREVENT ELECTROLYSIS.

• FOR VERTICAL RUNS USE EPOXY PAINTED, COPPER-COATED OR PLASTIC COATED RISER CLAMPS.

• FOR SUPPORTING TUBE TO STRUT: PROVIDE EPOXY PAINTED PIPE STRAPS FOR COPPER TUBE OR PLASTIC INSERTED

VIBRATION ISOLATION CLAMPS.

• INSULATED LINES: PROVIDE PRE-INSULATED CALCIUM SILICATE SHIELDS SIZED FOR COPPER TUBE.

j. PLUMBING PIPING (OTHER THAN GENERAL TYPES):

• HORIZONTAL PIPING: TYPE 1, 5, 7, 9, AND 10.

k. CHROME PLATED PIPING: CHROME PLATED SUPPORTS.

l. HANGERS AND SUPPORTS IN PIPE CHASE: PREFABRICATED SYSTEM ABS SELF-EXTINGUISHING MATERIAL, NOT SUBJECT TO

ELECTROLYTIC ACTION, TO HOLD PIPING, PREVENT VIBRATION AND COMPENSATE FOR ALL STATIC AND OPERATIONAL

CONDITIONS.

m. BLOCKING, STAYS AND BRACING: ANGLE IRON OR PREFORMED METAL CHANNEL SHAPES, 1.3 MM (18 GAUGE) MINIMUM.

C. EXECUTION

1. INSTALLATION

a. LOCATION OF PIPING, SLEEVES, INSERTS, HANGERS, AND EQUIPMENT, ACCESS PROVISIONS SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE WORK OF ALL TRADES. PIPING, SLEEVES, INSERTS, HANGERS, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LOCATED CLEAR OF WINDOWS, DOORS, OPENINGS, LIGHT OUTLETS, AND OTHER SERVICES AND UTILITIES. EQUIPMENT LAYOUT DRAWINGS SHALL BE PREPARED TO COORDINATE PROPER LOCATION AND PERSONNEL ACCESS OF ALL FACILITIES. THE DRAWINGS SHALL BE

SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW.

b. MANUFACTURER'S PUBLISHED RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED FOR INSTALLATION METHODS NOT OTHERWISE

SPECIFIED.

c. OPERATING PERSONNEL ACCESS AND OBSERVATION PROVISIONS: ALL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SHALL BE ARRANGED TO PROVIDE CLEAR VIEW AND EASY ACCESS, WITHOUT USE OF PORTABLE LADDERS, FOR MAINTENANCE, TESTING AND OPERATION OF ALL DEVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ALL EQUIPMENT ITEMS, VALVES, BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, FILTERS, STRAINERS, TRANSMITTERS, SENSORS, METERS AND CONTROL DEVICES. ALL GAUGES AND INDICATORS SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE BY PERSONNEL STANDING ON THE FLOOR OR ON PERMANENT PLATFORMS. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING SPACE AND ACCESS PROVISIONS THAT ARE SHOWN IN THE DRAWINGS SHALL NOT BE CHANGED NOR REDUCED.

d. STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS NECESSARY FOR PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORT SHALL BE COORDINATED TO PERMIT PROPER

INSTALLATION.

e. LOCATION OF PIPE SLEEVES, TRENCHES AND CHASES SHALL BE ACCURATELY COORDINATED WITH EQUIPMENT AND PIPING

LOCATIONS.

f. CUTTING HOLES:

• HOLES SHALL BE LOCATED TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH STRUCTURAL MEMBERS SUCH AS BEAMS OR GRADE BEAMS.

HOLES SHALL BE LAID OUT IN ADVANCE AND DRILLING DONE ONLY AFTER APPROVAL BY COR. IF THE CONTRACTOR CONSIDERS IT NECESSARY TO DRILL THROUGH STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, THIS MATTER SHALL BE REFERRED TO COR FOR

APPROVAL.

• WATERPROOF MEMBRANE SHALL NOT BE PENETRATED. PIPE FLOOR PENETRATION BLOCK OUTS SHALL BE PROVIDED

OUTSIDE THE EXTENTS OF THE WATERPROOF MEMBRANE.

• HOLES THROUGH CONCRETE AND MASONRY SHALL BE CUT BY ROTARY CORE DRILL. PNEUMATIC HAMMER, IMPACT ELECTRIC, AND HAND OR MANUAL HAMMER TYPE DRILL WILL NOT BE ALLOWED, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED WHERE WORKING

AREA SPACE IS LIMITED.

g. MINOR PIPING: GENERALLY, SMALL DIAMETER PIPE RUNS FROM DRIPS AND DRAINS, WATER COOLING, AND OTHER SERVICES

ARE NOT SHOWN BUT MUST BE PROVIDED.

h. PROTECTION AND CLEANING:

• EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE CAREFULLY HANDLED, PROPERLY STORED, AND ADEQUATELY PROTECTED TO

PREVENT DAMAGE BEFORE AND DURING INSTALLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND AS APPROVED. DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE ITEMS IN THE OPINION OF THE CLIENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE, SHALL BE

REPLACED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST OR TIME.

• PROTECT ALL FINISHED PARTS OF EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SHAFTS AND BEARINGS WHERE ACCESSIBLE, FROM RUST PRIOR TO OPERATION BY MEANS OF PROTECTIVE GREASE COATING AND WRAPPING. CLOSE PIPE OPENINGS WITH CAPS OR PLUGS DURING INSTALLATION. PIPE OPENINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND PLUMBING FIXTURES SHALL BE TIGHTLY COVERED AGAINST DIRT OR MECHANICAL INJURY. AT COMPLETION OF ALL WORK THOROUGHLY CLEAN FIXTURES, EXPOSED

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT.

i. WORK IN BATHROOMS, RESTROOMS, HOUSEKEEPING CLOSETS: ALL PIPE PENETRATIONS BEHIND ESCUTCHEONS SHALL BE

SEALED WITH PLUMBERS’ PUTTY.

j. SWITCHGEAR DRIP PROTECTION: EVERY EFFORT SHALL BE MADE TO ELIMINATE THE INSTALLATION OF PIPE ABOVE DATA EQUIPMENT, AND ELECTRICAL AND TELEPHONE SWITCHGEAR. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, ENCASE PIPE IN A SECOND PIPE WITH A MINIMUM OF JOINTS. DRAIN VALVE SHALL BE PROVIDED IN LOW POINT OF CASEMENT PIPE.

k. INACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT:

• WHERE THE CLIENT REPRESENTATIVE DETERMINES THAT THE CONTRACTOR HAS INSTALLED EQUIPMENT NOT

CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED OR

REMEDIAL ACTION PERFORMED AS DIRECTED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST OR ADDITIONAL TIME.

• THE TERM "CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE" IS DEFINED AS CAPABLE OF BEING REACHED WITHOUT THE USE OF LADDERS, OR WITHOUT CLIMBING OR CRAWLING UNDER OR OVER OBSTACLES SUCH AS ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, MOTORS, FANS, PUMPS, BELT GUARDS, TRANSFORMERS, HIGH VOLTAGE LINES, PIPING, AND DUCTWORK.

2. PIPE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORTS

a. WHERE HANGER SPACING DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH JOIST OR RIB SPACING, USE STRUCTURAL STEEL CHANNELS

SECURED DIRECTLY TO JOIST AND RIB STRUCTURE THAT WILL CORRESPOND TO THE REQUIRED HANGER SPACING, AND THEN SUSPEND THE EQUIPMENT AND PIPING FROM THE CHANNELS. HOLES SHALL BE DRILLED OR BURNED IN STRUCTURAL STEEL

ONLY WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL.

b. THE USE OF CHAIN PIPE SUPPORTS, WIRE OR STRAP HANGERS; WOOD FOR BLOCKING, STAYS AND BRACING, OR HANGERS SUSPENDED FROM PIPING ABOVE SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED. RUSTY PRODUCTS SHALL BE REPLACED.

c. HANGER RODS SHALL BE USED THAT ARE STRAIGHT AND VERTICAL. TURNBUCKLES FOR VERTICAL ADJUSTMENTS MAY BE OMITTED WHERE LIMITED SPACE PREVENTS USE. A MINIMUM OF 15 MM (1/2 INCH) CLEARANCE BETWEEN PIPE OR PIPING

COVERING AND ADJACENT WORK SHALL BE PROVIDED.

d. FOR HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PLUMBING PIPE SUPPORTS, REFER TO THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) AND

THESE SPECIFICATIONS.

e. OVERHEAD SUPPORTS:

• THE BASIC STRUCTURAL SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING IS DESIGNED TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS IMPOSED BY EQUIPMENT AND

PIPING TO BE SUPPORTED OVERHEAD.

• PROVIDE STEEL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, IN ADDITION TO THOSE SHOWN, OF ADEQUATE CAPABILITY TO SUPPORT THE

IMPOSED LOADS, LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FINAL APPROVED LAYOUT OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING.

• TUBING AND CAPILLARY SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUPPORTED IN CHANNEL TROUGHS.

f. FLOOR SUPPORTS:

• PROVIDE CONCRETE BASES, CONCRETE ANCHOR BLOCKS AND PEDESTALS, AND STRUCTURAL STEEL SYSTEMS FOR

SUPPORT OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING. CONCRETE BASES AND STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS SHALL BE ANCHORED AND DOWELED TO RESIST FORCES UNDER OPERATING AND SEISMIC CONDITIONS (IF APPLICABLE) WITHOUT EXCESSIVE DISPLACEMENT OR

STRUCTURAL FAILURE.

• BASES AND SUPPORTS SHALL NOT BE LOCATED AND INSTALLED UNTIL EQUIPMENT MOUNTED THEREON HAS BEEN APPROVED. BASES SHALL BE SIZED TO MATCH EQUIPMENT MOUNTED THEREON PLUS 50 MM (2 INCH) EXCESS ON ALL EDGES. STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS SHALL BE REVIEWED FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. BASES SHALL BE NEATLY FINISHED AND SMOOTHED, SHALL HAVE CHAMFERED EDGES AT THE TOP, AND SHALL BE SUITABLE FOR PAINTING.

• ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SHIMMED, LEVELED, FIRMLY ANCHORED, AND GROUTED WITH EPOXY GROUT. ANCHOR BOLTS SHALL BE PLACED IN SLEEVES, ANCHORED TO THE BASES. FILL THE ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN SLEEVES AND BOLTS WITH

A GROUT MATERIAL TO PERMIT ALIGNMENT AND REALIGNMENT.

3. PLUMBING SYSTEM DEMOLITION

a. RIGGING ACCESS, OTHER THAN INDICATED IN THE DRAWINGS, SHALL BE PROVIDED AFTER APPROVAL FOR STRUCTURAL

INTEGRITY BY CLIENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE. SUCH ACCESS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO ADDITIONAL COST OR TIME.

WHERE WORK IS IN AN OPERATING PLANT, APPROVED PROTECTION FROM DUST AND DEBRIS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES FOR THE SAFETY OF PLANT PERSONNEL AND MAINTENANCE OF PLANT OPERATION AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE PLANT.

b. UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE, ALL PIPING, WIRING, CONDUIT, AND OTHER DEVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EQUIPMENT NOT RE-USED IN THE NEW WORK SHALL BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM PER SECTION CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

THIS INCLUDES ALL CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PADS, PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS, INSULATION, AND ALL HANGERS INCLUDING THE TOP CONNECTION AND ANY FASTENINGS TO BUILDING STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS. ALL OPENINGS SHALL BE SEALED AFTER REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT, PIPES, DUCTS, AND OTHER PENETRATIONS IN ROOF, WALLS, FLOORS, IN AN APPROVED MANNER AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WHERE SPECIFICALLY COVERED. STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE BUILDING SYSTEM SHALL BE MAINTAINED. REFERENCE SHALL ALSO BE MADE TO THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE OTHER DISCIPLINES IN THE PROJECT FOR ADDITIONAL FACILITIES TO BE DEMOLISHED OR HANDLED.

4. CLEANING AND PAINTING

a. PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PLANT AND FACILITIES FOR BENEFICIAL USE, THE PLANT FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SHALL BE THOROUGHLY CLEANED AND PAINTED. REFER TO SECTION PAINTING.

• CLEANING SHALL BE THOROUGH. SOLVENTS, CLEANING MATERIALS AND METHODS RECOMMENDED BY THE

MANUFACTURERS SHALL BE USED FOR THE SPECIFIC TASKS. ALL RUST SHALL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO PAINTING AND FROM SURFACES TO REMAIN UNPAINTED. SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, AND ABRASIONS SHALL BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO APPLYING PRIME

AND FINISH COATS.

• THE FINAL RESULT SHALL BE A SMOOTH, EVEN-COLORED, EVEN-TEXTURED FACTORY FINISH ON ALL ITEMS. THE ENTIRE PIECE OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE REPAINTED, IF NECESSARY, TO ACHIEVE THIS. LEAD BASED PAINTS SHALL NOT BE USED.

8. PIPE PENETRATIONS

a. PIPE PENETRATION SLEEVES SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR ALL PIPE OTHER THAN RECTANGULAR BLOCKED OUT FLOOR

OPENINGS FOR RISERS IN MECHANICAL BAYS.

b. PIPE PENETRATION SLEEVE MATERIALS SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FIRESTOPPING REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH PENETRATION.

c. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL LIQUID SPILLS FROM PASSING TO A LOWER LEVEL, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:

• FOR SLEEVES: EXTEND SLEEVE 25 MM (1 INCH) ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR AND PROVIDE SEALANT FOR WATERTIGHT JOINT.

• FOR BLOCKED OUT FLOOR OPENINGS: PROVIDE 40 MM (1-1/2 INCH) ANGLE SET IN SILICONE ADHESIVE AROUND OPENING.

• FOR DRILLED PENETRATIONS: PROVIDE 40 MM (1-1/2 INCH) ANGLE RING OR SQUARE SET IN SILICONE ADHESIVE AROUND

PENETRATION.

d. PENETRATIONS ARE PROHIBITED THROUGH BEAMS OR RIBS, BUT MAY BE INSTALLED IN CONCRETE BEAM FLANGES, WITH

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR APPROVAL. ANY DEVIATION FROM THESE REQUIREMENTS MUST RECEIVE PRIOR APPROVAL.

e. SHEET METAL, PLASTIC, OR MOISTURE RESISTANT FIBER SLEEVES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PIPE PASSING THROUGH

FLOORS, INTERIOR WALLS, AND PARTITIONS, UNLESS BRASS OR STEEL PIPE SLEEVES ARE SPECIFICALLY CALLED FOR

BELOW.

f. CAST IRON OR ZINC COATED PIPE SLEEVES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PIPE PASSING THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS BELOW GRADE. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE SLEEVE AND PIPE SHALL BE MADE WATERTIGHT WITH A MODULAR OR LINK RUBBER SEAL.

THE LINK SEAL SHALL BE APPLIED AT BOTH ENDS OF THE SLEEVE.

g. GALVANIZED STEEL OR AN ALTERNATE BLACK IRON PIPE WITH ASPHALT COATING SLEEVES SHALL BE FOR PIPE PASSING THROUGH CONCRETE BEAM FLANGES, EXCEPT WHERE BRASS PIPE SLEEVES ARE CALLED FOR. A GALVANIZED STEEL SLEEVE SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PIPE PASSING THROUGH FLOOR OF MECHANICAL ROOMS, LAUNDRY WORK ROOMS, AND ANIMAL ROOMS ABOVE BASEMENT. EXCEPT IN MECHANICAL ROOMS, SLEEVES SHALL BE CONNECTED WITH A FLOOR PLATE.

h. BRASS PIPE SLEEVES SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PIPE PASSING THROUGH QUARRY TILE, TERRAZZO OR CERAMIC TILE

FLOORS. THE SLEEVE SHALL BE CONNECTED WITH A FLOOR PLATE.

i. SLEEVE CLEARANCE THROUGH FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, AND BEAM FLANGES SHALL BE 25 MM (1 INCH) GREATER IN DIAMETER THAN EXTERNAL DIAMETER OF PIPE. SLEEVE FOR PIPE WITH INSULATION SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE INSULATION PLUS 25 MM (1 INCH) IN DIAMETER. INTERIOR OPENINGS SHALL BE CAULKED TIGHT WITH FIRESTOPPING MATERIAL AND SEALANT TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF FIRE, SMOKE, WATER AND GASES.

j. SEALANT AND ADHESIVES: SHALL BE AS SPECIFIED IN JOINT SEALANTS. BIO-BASED MATERIALS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN

POSSIBLE.

k. PIPE PASSING THROUGH ROOF SHALL BE INSTALLED THROUGH A 4.9 KG PER SQUARE METER COPPER FLASHING WITH AN INTEGRAL SKIRT OR FLANGE. SKIRT OR FLANGE SHALL EXTEND NOT LESS THAN 200 MM (8 INCHES) FROM THE PIPE AND SET IN A SOLID COATING OF BITUMINOUS CEMENT. EXTEND FLASHING A MINIMUM OF 250 MM (10 INCHES) UP THE PIPE. PIPE PASSING THROUGH A WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CLAMPING FLANGE. THE ANNULAR SPACE

BETWEEN THE SLEEVE AND PIPE SHALL BE SEALED WATERTIGHT.

9. WALL, FLOOR, CEILING PLATES

a. MATERIAL AND TYPE: CHROME PLATED BRASS OR CHROME PLATED STEEL, ONE PIECE OR SPLIT TYPE WITH CONCEALED

HINGE, WITH SET SCREW FOR FASTENING TO PIPE, OR SLEEVE. USE PLATES THAT FIT TIGHT AROUND PIPES, COVER

OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND COVER THE ENTIRE PIPE SLEEVE PROJECTION.

b. LOCATIONS: USE WHERE PIPE PENETRATES FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS, IN FINISHED AREAS ONLY. WALL PLATES SHALL BE USED WHERE INSULATION ENDS ON EXPOSED WATER SUPPLY PIPE DROP FROM OVERHEAD. A WATERTIGHT JOINT SHALL BE PROVIDED IN SPACES WHERE BRASS OR STEEL PIPE SLEEVES ARE SPECIFIED.

5. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

a. LAMINATED PLASTIC SIGNS, WITH ENGRAVED LETTERING NOT LESS THAN 7 MM (3/16 INCH) HIGH, SHALL BE PROVIDED THAT

DESIGNATES EQUIPMENT FUNCTION, FOR ALL EQUIPMENT, SWITCHES, MOTOR CONTROLLERS, RELAYS, METERS, CONTROL DEVICES, INCLUDING AUTOMATIC CONTROL VALVES. NOMENCLATURE AND IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS SHALL CORRESPOND TO THAT USED IN MAINTENANCE MANUAL, AND IN DIAGRAMS SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE. ATTACH BY CHAIN, ADHESIVE, OR SCREWS.

b. FACTORY BUILT EQUIPMENT: METAL PLATE, SECURELY ATTACHED, WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL NUMBER, SIZE, AND PERFORMANCE DATA SHALL BE PLACED ON FACTORY-BUILT EQUIPMENT.

6. STARTUP

a. STARTUP OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED IN THE EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS. VIBRATION WITHIN

SPECIFIED TOLERANCE SHALL BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO EXTENDED OPERATION.

7. TESTS

a. PRIOR TO THE FINAL INSPECTION, ALL REQUIRED TESTS SHALL BE PERFORMED AS SPECIFIED IN SPECIFICATION SECTION

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, ARTICLE, TESTS AND SUBMIT THE TEST REPORTS AND RECORDS.

8. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

a. MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH DEVICE SHALL BE

INCLUDED. ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS AND PARTS LISTS SHALL ALSO BE INCLUDED. A SUMMARY OF OPERATING PRECAUTIONS AND REASONS FOR PRECAUTIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.

b. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS OF ALL CONTROL SYSTEMS CORRECTED TO INCLUDE ALL FIELD

MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE INCLUDED.

c. SET POINTS OF ALL INTERLOCK DEVICES SHALL BE LISTED.

d. THE CONTROL SYSTEM SEQUENCE OF OPERATION CORRECTED WITH SUBMITTAL REVIEW COMMENTS SHALL BE INSERTED

INTO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.

e. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR SHUTDOWN AND STARTUP OF EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS.

4. GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

A. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION: GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR DOMESTIC WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS: BALL VALVES BALANCING

VALVES CHECK VALVES THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES. RE: SPECIFICATIONS.

2. SUBMITTALS

a. MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE AND DATA INCLUDING: FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION AND OPTIONAL FEATURES AND

ACCESSORIES. INCLUDE DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS, STANDARD COMPLIANCE, MODEL NUMBERS, SIZE, AND CAPACITY.

3. DELIVERY AND STORAGE: VALVES SHALL BE PREPARED FOR STORAGE AS FOLLOWS:

a. MAINTAIN VALVE END PROTECTION.

b. STORE VALVES INDOORS AND MAINTAIN AT HIGHER THAN AMBIENT DEW POINT TEMPERATURE.

B. PRODUCTS

1. SHUT-OFF VALVES

a. COLD, HOT AND RE-CIRCULATING HOT WATER:

b. BALL, MSS SP-110, BALL VALVE SHALL BE FULL PORT THREE PIECE OR TWO PIECE WITH A UNION DESIGN WITH ADJUSTABLE

STEM PACKAGE.

2. MANUAL BALANCING VALVES

a. HOT WATER RE-CIRCULATING MANUAL BALANCING VALVE SHALL BE OF BRONZE BODY, BRASS BALL CONSTRUCTION WITH GLASS AND CARBON FILLED TFE SEAT RINGS AND DESIGNED FOR POSITIVE SHUTOFF. THE MANUAL BALANCING VALVE SHALL

HAVE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE READ-OUT PORTS ACROSS THE VALVE SEAT AREA.

b. MANUAL BALANCING VALVES SHALL BE OF HEAVY DUTY CAST IRON FLANGED CONSTRUCTION WITH 861 KPA (125 PSIG) FLANGE CONNECTIONS. THE FLANGED MANUAL BALANCING VALVES SHALL HAVE EITHER A BRASS BALL WITH GLASS AND CARBON FILLED TFE SEAL RINGS OR FITTED WITH A BRONZE SEAT, REPLACEABLE BRONZE DISC WITH EPDM SEAL INSERT

AND STAINLESS STEEL STEM.

3. CHECK VALVES

a. SHALL BE CLASS 125, BRONZE SWING CHECK VALVES WITH NON-METALLIC DISC SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SERVICE. THE

CHECK VALVE SHALL MEET MSS SP-80 TYPE 4 STANDARD. THE CHECK VALVE SHALL HAVE A Y PATTERN HORIZONTAL BODY DESIGN WITH BRONZE BODY MATERIAL CONFORMING TO ASTM B62, SOLDER JOINTS, AND PTFE OR TFE DISC.

b. CHECK VALVES SHALL BE CLASS 125, IRON SWING CHECK VALVE WITH LEVER AND WEIGHT CLOSURE CONTROL. THE CHECK VALVE SHALL MEET MSS SP-71 TYPE I STANDARD. THE CHECK VALVE SHALL HAVE A CLEAR OR FULL WATERWAY BODY DESIGN WITH GRAY IRON BODY MATERIAL CONFORMING TO ASTM A126, BOLTED BONNET, FLANGED ENDS, BRONZE TRIM.

4. WATER TEMPERATURE LIMITING DEVICES:

a. APPLICATION: SINGLE PLUMBING FIXTURE POINT-OF-USE SUCH AS SINKS OR LAVATORIES.

b. STANDARD: ASSE 1070.

c. PRESSURE RATING: 861 KPA (125 PSIG).

d. TYPE: THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED WATER MIXING VALVE SET AT 43 DEGREES C (110 DEGREES F).

e. CONNECTIONS: THREADED UNION, COMPRESSION OR SOLDERED INLETS AND OUTLET.

C. EXECUTION

1. EXAMINATION

a. VALVES SHALL BE OPERATED IN POSITIONS FROM FULLY OPEN TO FULLY CLOSED. GUIDES AND SEATS SHALL BE EXAMINED

AND MADE ACCESSIBLE BY SUCH OPERATIONS.

b. MATING FLANGE FACES SHALL BE EXAMINED FOR CONDITIONS THAT MIGHT CAUSE LEAKAGE. BOLTING SHALL BE CHECKED FOR PROPER SIZE, LENGTH, AND MATERIAL. GASKETS SHALL BE VERIFIED FOR PROPER SIZE AND THAT ITS MATERIAL

COMPOSITION IS SUITABLE FOR SERVICE AND FREE FROM DEFECTS AND DAMAGE.

c. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR DEFECTIVE VALVES; REPLACE WITH NEW VALVES.

2. INSTALLATION

a. INSTALL VALVES WITH UNIONS OR FLANGES AT EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ARRANGED TO ALLOW SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, AND EQUIPMENT REMOVAL WITHOUT SYSTEM SHUTDOWN.

b. VALVES SHALL BE LOCATED FOR EASY ACCESS AND SHALL BE PROVIDE WITH SEPARATE SUPPORT. VALVES SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE WITH ACCESS DOORS WHEN INSTALLED INSIDE PARTITIONS OR ABOVE HARD CEILINGS.

c. VALVES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN HORIZONTAL PIPING WITH STEM AT OR ABOVE CENTER OF PIPE.

3. LABELING AND IDENTIFYING

a. EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATES AND SIGNS: INSTALL ENGRAVED PLASTIC-LAMINATE EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE OR SIGN ON OR

NEAR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

• CALIBRATED BALANCING VALVES.

4. STARTUP AND TESTING: PERFORM TESTS AS RECOMMENDED BY PRODUCT MANUFACTURER AND LISTED STANDARDS AND UNDER ACTUAL OR SIMULATED OPERATING CONDITIONS AND PROVE FULL COMPLIANCE WITH DESIGN AND SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS. TESTS OF THE VARIOUS ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE SYSTEM

OF WHICH EACH ITEM IS AN INTEGRAL PART.

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PLUMBING COVER SHEET,

GENERAL NOTES

OUTPATIENT CLINIC

Big Spring, TX

519-19-700

03/17/2023 MJS DMB

ISSUE FOR BID

SHEET INDEX

NUMBER NAME

P001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES

P002 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

PD101 PLUMBING WASTE & VENT DEMOLITION PLAN

PD102 PLUMBING WATER DEMOLITION PLAN

PL101 PLUMBING PROPOSED WASTE & VENT PLAN

PL102 PLUMBING PROPOSED WATER PLAN

PL601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

PL901 PLUMBING WASTE & VENT ISOMETRIC

PL902 PLUMBING WATER ISOMETRIC

SHEET LOG

SHEET REVISION

NUMBER NAME REV DATE DESCRIPTION

P001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

P002 PLUMBING COVER SHEET, GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PD101 PLUMBING WASTE & VENT DEMOLITION PLAN 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PD102 PLUMBING WATER DEMOLITION PLAN 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PL101 PLUMBING PROPOSED WASTE & VENT PLAN 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PL102 PLUMBING PROPOSED WATER PLAN 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PL601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PL901 PLUMBING WASTE & VENT ISOMETRIC 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

PL902 PLUMBING WATER ISOMETRIC 1 03/17/2023 ISSUE FOR BID

WEST TEXAS VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

OUTPATIENT EXAM ROOMS

519-19-700

BIG SPRING, TEXAS

Revisions: Date:

35% PROGRESS SCHEMATIC DESIGN 05/10/2021

65% PROGRESS DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 10/18/2021

95% PROGRESS CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 03/18/2022

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 10/21/2022

ISSUE FOR BID 03/17/2023

PLUMBING SYMBOLS

DIRECTION OF PIPE PITCH (DOWN)

DIRECTION OF FLOW

ANCHOR

REDUCER OR INCREASER

ECCENTRIC REDUCER

TOP CONNECTION, 45° OR 90°

SIDE CONNECTION

CAPPED OUTLET

RISE OR DROP IN PIPE

UNION

PIPE UP

BOTTOM CONNECTION, 45° OR 90°

PIPE DOWN

PIPE CONTINUES

POINT OF CONNECTION BETWEEN

NEW AND EXISTING WORK

LIMIT OF DEMOLITION

FLOOR DRAIN

FLOOR SINK

ROOF DRAIN

STRAINER

THERMOMETER

PRESSURE GAUGE

WALL CLEANOUT

FLOOR OR GRADE CLEANOUT

HOSE BIBB

CO

ABBREVIATIONS

ABS ACRYLONITRILE BUTADIENE STYRENE

AC ALTERNATING CURRENT

ACR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION

A/E ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

AFF ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR

AFG ABOVE FINISHED GRADE

AG AIR GAP

AI ANALOG INPUT

AISI AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE

AO ANALOG OUTPUT

ASHRAE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION, AIR

CONDITIONING ENGINEERS

ASJ ALL SERVICE JACKET

ASME AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

ASPE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERS

ASR AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER RISER

AWG AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE

BACNET BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL NETWORK

BAG SILVER-COPPER-ZINC BRAZING ALLOY

BAS BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

BCUP SILVER-COPPER-PHOSPHORUS BRAZING ALLOY

BFP REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER

BHP BRAKE HORSEPOWER

BTU BRITISH THERMAL UNIT

BTU/H BRITISH THERMAL UNIT PER HOUR

BSG BOROSILICATE GLASS PIPE

C CELSIUS

CD COMPACT DISK

CDA COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

CGA COMPRESSED GAS ASSOCIATION

CFM CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE

CO CLEANOUT

COR CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

CPVC CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

CR CHLOROPRENE

CRS CORROSION RESISTENT STEEL

CV CONTROL VALVE

CXA COMMISSIONING AGENT

DB DECIBELS

DB(A) DECIBELS (A WEIGHTED)

DDC DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL

DFU DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS

DI DIGITAL INPUT

DI DEIONIZED WATER

DISS DIAMETER INDEX SAFETY SYSTEM

DN DIAMETER NOMINAL

DO DIGITAL OUTPUT

DOE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

DVD DIGITAL VIDEO DISC

DW DISHWASHER

DWG DRAWING

DWV DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT

ECC ENGINEERING CONTROL CENTER AKA BAS

EL ELEVATION

EPA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

EPACT ENERGY POLICY ACT

EPDM ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER

EPT ETHYLENE PROPYLENE TERPOLYMER

ETO ETHYLENE OXIDE

EX EXISTING

F FAHRENHEIT

FAR FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS

FCO FLOOR CLEANOUT

FD FLOOR DRAINS

FDC FIRE DEPARTMENT (HOSE) CONNECTION

FNPT FEMALE NATIONAL PIPE THREAD

FOP FUEL OIL PUMP

FOR FUEL OIL RETURN

FOS FUEL OIL SUPPLY

FOV FUEL OIL VENT

FPM FLUOROELASTOMER POLYMER

FS FLOW SWITCH

FSK FOIL-SCRIM-KRAFT FACING

FSS VA CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT,

FACILITIES STANDARDS SERVICE

FU FIXTURE UNITS

GAL GALLON

GCO GRADE CLEANOUTS

GPD GALLONS PER DAY

GPH GALLONS PER HOUR

GPM GALLONS PER MINUTE

GPR GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR

GRS GAS REGULATOR STATION

GT GREASE TRAP

GVTR GAS VENT THROUGH ROOF

HEX HEAT EXCHANGER

HG MERCURY

HOA HANDS-OFF-AUTOMATIC

HP HORSEPOWER

HVE HIGH VOLUME EVACUATION

HWCP HOT WATER CIRCULATING PUMP

HYD HYDRANT

HZ HERTZ

ID INSIDE DIAMETER

IE INVERT ELEVATION

INV INVERT

IPC INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE

IPS IRON PIPE SIZE

KG KILOGRAM

KPA KILOPASCAL

KW KILOWATT

KWH KILOWATT HOUR

LAV LAVATORY

LB POUND

LBS/HR POUNDS PER HOUR

LNG LIQUID NATURAL GAS

L/MIN LITERS PER MINUTE

L/S LITERS PER SECOND

M METER

MA MEDICAL AIR

MAV MEDICAL AIR VENT

MAX MAXIMUM

MBH 1,000 BTU PER HOUR

MER MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM

MFG MANUFACTURER

MG MILLIGRAM

MG/L MILLIGRAM PER LITER

ML MILLILITER

MM MILLIMETER

MIN MINIMUM

MV MEDICAL VACUUM

N2 NITROGEN

N2O NITROUS OXIDE

NC NORMALLY CLOSED

NF OIL FREE DRY (NITROGEN)

NG NATURAL GAS

NIC NOT IN CONTRACT

NO NORMALLY OPEN

NOM NOMINAL

NPTF NATIONAL PIPE THREAD FEMALE

NPS NOMINAL PIPE SIZE

NPT NOMINAL PIPE THREAD

NTS NOT TO SCALE

O2 OXYGEN

OC ON CENTER

OCAMES REPLACED BY HEFP

OD OUTSIDE DIAMETER

OR OPERATING ROOM

OSD OPEN SIGHT DRAIN

OS&Y OUTSIDE STEM & YOKE

OXY OXYGEN

PA PASCAL

PBPU PREFABRICATED BEDSIDE PATIENT UNITS

PD PRESSURE DROP OR DIFFERENCE

PDI PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE INSTITUTE

PG PRESSURE GAUGE

PH POWER OF HYDROGEN

PID PROPORTIONAL-INTEGRAL-DIFFERENTIAL

PLC PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS

PP POLYPROPYLENE

PPB PARTS PER BILLION

PPM PARTS PER MILLION

PRV PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE

PSI POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH

PSIA POUNDS PER SQUARE IN ATMOSPHERE

PSIG POUNDS PER SQUARE IN GAUGE

PTFE POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE

PVC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

PVDF POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE

PW POTABLE WATER

RAD RADIANS

RD ROOF DRAIN

RO REVERSE OSMOSIS

RPM REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE

RTD RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE DETECTORS

RTRP REINFORCED THERMOSETTING RESIN PIPE

SAN SANITARY

SCFM STANDARD CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE

SDI SILT DENSITY INDEX

SDMH STORM DRAINAGE MANHOLE

SF SQUARE FEET

SMACNA SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

SPEC SPECIFICATION

SPS STERILE PROCESSING SERVICES

SQFT SQUARE FEET

SS STAINLESS STEEL

STD STANDARD

SUS SAYBOLT UNIVERSAL SECOND

SW STORM WATER

SWP STEAM WORKING PRESSURE

TCV TEMPERATURE CONTROL VALVE

TD TRENCH DRAIN

TDH TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD

TEFC TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN-COOLED

TEMP TEMPERATURE

TFE TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE

THERM 100,000 BTU

THHN THERMOPLASTIC HIGH-HEAT RESISTANT

NYLON COATED WIRE

THWN THERMOPLASTIC HEAT & WATER RESISTANT

NYLON COATED WIRE

TMV THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVE

T/P TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE

TP TRAP PRIMER

TSTAT THERMOSTAT

TYP TYPICAL

USDA U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

V VOLT

VA VETERANS ADMINISTRATION

VA CFM VA CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

VA CFM CSS VA CFM CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICE

VAC VACUUM

VAC VOLTAGE IN ALTERNATING CURRENT

VAMC VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER

VA TIL WWW.CFM.VA.GOV/TIL/INDEX.ASP

VHA VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

VSD VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE

VTR VENT THROUGH ROOF

W WASTE

WAGD WASTE ANESTHESIA GAS DISPOSAL

WC WATER CLOSET

WCO WALL CLEANOUT

WG WATER GAUGE

WH WALL HYDRANT

WOG WATER, OIL, GAS

WPD WATER PRESSURE DROP

WS WASTE STACK

WSFU WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS

YCO YARD CLEANOUT

YH YARD HYDRANT

PLUMBING VALVE SYMBOLS

GATE VALVE

GLOBE VALVE

GATE VALVE WITH 3/4" HOSE ADAPTER

CHECK VALVE

ANGLE GLOBE VALVE

BUTTERFLY VALVE

BALL VALVE

MODULATING CONTROL VALVE

TWO-POSITION CONTROL VALVE

THREE-WAY MODULATING CONTROL VALVE

THREE-WAY TWO-POSITION CONTROL VALVE

PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE

PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE

AUTOMATIC BALANCING CONTROL VALVE

MANUAL AIR VENT

TEST PLUG (PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE)

AUTOMATIC AIR VENT

AV

DRAWING SYMBOLS

DETAIL NUMBER

DRAWING NUMBER WHERE DRAWN

SECTION LETTER

DRAWING NUMBER WHERE SHOWN

BUILDING NO. WHERE EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED

EQUIPMENT ABBREVIATION (PUMP)

PL105

PL105

PUMP NO. 3 IN BUILDING NO. 26

TYPICAL UNIT NO.

RISER SYSTEM

RISER NUMBER

SAN

-26 P 3EQUIPMENT TAG

SECTION

CALLOUT

(ENLARGED VIEW)

(Description) TAG

BUILDING NO. WHERE EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED

ITEM (TERMINAL UNIT SHOWN)

ITEM NUMBER (TERMINAL UNIT NO. 1)

SERVED BY AIR HANDLER UNIT NO. 1

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PLUMBING PIPING SYMBOLS

DOMESTIC COLD WATER, COLD WATER

MEDICAL AIR

MEDICAL VACUUM

LABORATORY AIR

LABORATORY VACUUM

ORAL EVACUATION

INDUSTRIAL AIR

DRAIN

VENT (SANITARY)

SOIL, WASTE, OR SANITARY SEWER

STORM WATER

STORM WATER, BELOW GRADE

SOFTENED COLD WATER

FILTERED COLD WATER

DRINKING WATER SUPPLY

DRINKING WATER RETURN

TEMPERED WATER SUPPLY

TEMPERED WATER RETURN

NITROUS OXIDE

OXYGEN

NITROGEN

NATURAL GAS

NATURAL GAS, BELOW GRADE

FUEL OIL DISCHARGE

FUEL OIL SUPPLY

FUEL OIL VENT

DOMESTIC HOT WATER, HOT WATER

DOMESTIC HOT WATER RETURN,

HOT WATER RETURN

FUEL OIL RETURNFOR

FOV

FOS

FOD

NG

NG

N

O

N2O

TWR

TWS

DWR

DWS

FCW

SCW

SD

SD

SS

D

IA

OA

LV

LA

MV

MA

SANITARY SEWER, BELOW GRADESAN

GENERAL NOTES

5. PLUMBING INSULATION

A. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION: FIELD APPLIED INSULATION FOR THERMAL EFFICIENCY AND CONDENSATION CONTROL FOR THE FOLLOWING:

a. PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT.

b. ALL INSULATION SYSTEMS INSTALLED WITHIN SUPPLY, RETURN, EXHAUST, RELIEF AND VENTILATION AIR PLENUMS SHALL BE

LIMITED TO UNINHABITED CRAWL SPACES, AREAS ABOVE A CEILING OR BELOW THE FLOOR, ATTIC SPACES, INTERIORS OF AIR CONDITIONED OR HEATING DUCTS, AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOMS SHALL BE NONCOMBUSTIBLE OR SHALL BE LISTED AND LABELED AS HAVING A FLAME SPREAD INDEXES OF NOT MORE THAN 25 AND A SMOKE-DEVELOPED INDEX OF NOT MORE THAN 50 WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84 OR UL 723. NOTE: ICC IMC, SECTION 602.2.1.

2. SUBMITTALS

a. ALL INFORMATION, CLEARLY PRESENTED, SHALL BE INCLUDED TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH DRAWINGS AND

SPECIFICATIONS AND ASTM DESIGNATION, FEDERAL AND MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS.

b. INSULATION MATERIALS: SPECIFY EACH TYPE USED AND STATE SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS.

c. INSULATION FACINGS AND JACKETS: EACH TYPE USED AND STATE SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS.

d. INSULATION ACCESSORY MATERIALS: EACH TYPE USED.

e. ALL INSULATION FITTINGS (EXCEPTION FLEXIBLE UNICELLULAR INSULATION) SHALL BE FABRICATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

ASTM C450 AND THE REFERENCED ADJUNCT TO ASTM C450.

f. SUBMIT MANUFACTURER’S LITERATURE AND DATA UPDATED TO INCLUDE SUBMITTAL REVIEW COMMENTS AND ANY

EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS.

3. STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIAL: STORE MATERIALS IN CLEAN AND DRY ENVIRONMENT, PIPE INSULATION JACKETS

SHALL BE CLEAN AND UNMARRED. PLACE ADHESIVES IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS AS REQUIRED BY PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS OF MANUFACTURERS OF ADHESIVES, MASTICS AND FINISHING

CEMENTS.

B. PRODUCTS: RE: SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATION AND INSULATION ACCESSORIES MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

C. EXECUTION

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a. EXCEPT FOR SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS OR AS NOTED, INSULATE ALL SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT, AND PIPING (PIPE, FITTINGS, VALVES, ACCESSORIES). INSULATE EACH PIPE INDIVIDUALLY. DO NOT USE SCRAP PIECES OF INSULATION WHERE A FULL

LENGTH SECTION WILL FIT.

b. INSULATION MATERIALS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH SMOOTH AND EVEN SURFACES, WITH JACKETS AND FACINGS DRAWN TIGHT AND SMOOTHLY CEMENTED DOWN AND SEALED AT ALL LAPS. INSULATION SHALL BE CONTINUOUS THROUGH ALL

SLEEVES AND OPENINGS, EXCEPT AT FIRE DAMPERS AND DUCT HEATERS (NFPA 90A).

c. VAPOR RETARDERS SHALL BE CONTINUOUS AND UNINTERRUPTED THROUGHOUT SYSTEMS WITH OPERATING TEMPERATURE 15 DEGREES C (60 DEGREES F) AND BELOW. LAP AND SEAL VAPOR BARRIER OVER ENDS AND EXPOSED EDGES OF INSULATION. ANCHORS, SUPPORTS AND OTHER METAL PROJECTIONS THROUGH INSULATION ON COLD SURFACES SHALL BE

INSULATED AND VAPOR SEALED FOR A MINIMUM LENGTH OF 150 MM (6 INCHES).

d. INSTALL VAPOR STOPS WITH OPERATING TEMPERATURE 15 DEGREES C (60 DEGREES F) AND BELOW AT ALL INSULATION TERMINATIONS ON EITHER SIDE OF VALVES, PUMPS, FITTINGS, AND EQUIPMENT AND PARTICULARLY IN STRAIGHT LENGTHS EVERY 4.6 TO 6.1 METERS (APPROX. 15 TO 20 FEET) OF PIPE INSULATION. THE ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN THE PIPE AND PIPE INSULATION OF APPROX. 25 MM (1 INCH) IN LENGTH AT EVERY VAPOR STOP SHALL BE SEALED WITH APPROPRIATE VAPOR

BARRIER SEALANT. BIO-BASED MATERIALS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN POSSIBLE.

e. CONSTRUCT INSULATION ON PARTS OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COLD WATER PUMPS AND HEAT EXCHANGERS THAT MUST BE OPENED PERIODICALLY FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, SO INSULATION CAN BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITHOUT DAMAGE.

INSTALL INSULATION WITH BOLTED 1 MM THICK (20 GAGE) GALVANIZED STEEL OR ALUMINUM COVERS AS COMPLETE UNITS, OR IN SECTIONS, WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPORTS, AND SPLIT TO COINCIDE WITH FLANGE/SPLIT OF THE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT

INSULATE OVER EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE DATA.

f. INSULATION ON HOT PIPING AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE TERMINATED SQUARE AT ITEMS NOT TO BE INSULATED, ACCESS OPENINGS AND NAMEPLATES. COVER ALL EXPOSED RAW INSULATION WITH WHITE SEALER COATING (CAUTION ABOUT

COATING’S MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE LIMIT) OR JACKET MATERIAL.

g. PROTECT ALL INSULATIONS OUTSIDE OF BUILDINGS WITH ALUMINUM JACKET USING LOCK JOINT OR OTHER APPROVED SYSTEM FOR A CONTINUOUS WEATHER TIGHT SYSTEM. ACCESS DOORS AND OTHER ITEMS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE OR

ACCESS SHALL BE REMOVABLE AND SEALABLE.

h. PLUMBING WORK NOT TO BE INSULATED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:

• PIPING AND VALVES OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM.

• CHROMIUM PLATED BRASS PIPING.

• WATER PIPING IN CONTACT WITH EARTH.

• DISTILLED WATER PIPING.

i. APPLY INSULATION MATERIALS SUBJECT TO THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE LIMITS. APPLY ADHESIVES, MASTIC AND COATINGS AT THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WET OR DRY FILM THICKNESS. BIO-

BASED MATERIALS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN POSSIBLE.

j. ELBOWS, FLANGES AND OTHER FITTINGS SHALL BE INSULATED WITH THE SAME MATERIAL AS IS USED ON THE PIPE STRAIGHTS. USE OF POLYURETHANE OR POLYISOCYANURATE SPRAY-FOAM TO FILL A PVC ELBOW JACKET IS PROHIBITED ON

COLD APPLICATIONS.

k. FIRESTOP PIPE INSULATION:

l. PROVIDE FIRESTOPPING INSULATION AT FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIERS THROUGH PENETRATIONS. FIRESTOPPING INSULATION

SHALL BE UL LISTED AS DEFINED IN SECTION 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

m. PIPE PENETRATIONS REQUIRING FIRE STOP INSULATION INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• PIPE RISERS THROUGH FLOORS

• PIPE CHASE WALLS AND FLOORS

• SMOKE PARTITIONS

• FIRE PARTITIONS

• HOURLY RATED WALLS

n. PROVIDE VAPOR BARRIER SYSTEMS AS FOLLOWS:

• ALL PIPING EXPOSED TO OUTDOOR WEATHER.

• ALL INTERIOR PIPING CONVEYING FLUIDS EXPOSED TO OUTDOOR AIR (I.E. IN ATTICS, VENTILATED (NOT AIR CONDITIONED)

SPACES, ETC.) BELOW AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN HIGH HUMIDITY LOCATIONS.

o. PROVIDE METAL JACKETS OVER INSULATION AS FOLLOWS:

• ALL PLUMBING PIPING EXPOSED TO OUTDOOR WEATHER.

• PIPING EXPOSED IN BUILDING, WITHIN 1829 MM (6 FEET) OF THE FLOOR, THAT CONNECTS TO STERILIZERS, KITCHEN AND

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT. JACKETS MAY BE APPLIED WITH POP RIVETS EXCEPT FOR COLD PIPE OR TUBING APPLICATIONS.

PROVIDE ALUMINUM ANGLE RING ESCUTCHEONS AT WALL, CEILING OR FLOOR PENETRATIONS.

• A 50 MM (2 INCH) JACKET OVERLAP IS REQUIRED AT LONGITUDINAL AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL JOINTS WITH THE OVERLAP AT

THE BOTTOM.

p. PROVIDE PVC JACKETS OVER INSULATION AS FOLLOWS:

• PIPING EXPOSED IN BUILDING, WITHIN 1829 MM (6 FEET) OF THE FLOOR, ON PIPING THAT IS NOT PRECLUDED IN PREVIOUS

SECTIONS.

• A 50 MM (2 INCH) JACKET OVERLAP IS REQUIRED AT LONGITUDINAL AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL JOINTS WITH THE OVERLAP AT

THE BOTTOM.

2. INSULATION INSTALLATION

a. MINERAL FIBER BOARD:

• VAPOR RETARDER FACED BOARD: APPLY BOARD ON PINS SPACED NOT MORE THAN 300 MM (12 INCHES) ON CENTER EACH

WAY, AND NOT LESS THAN 75 MM (3 INCHES) FROM EACH EDGE OF BOARD. IN ADDITION TO PINS, APPLY INSULATION BONDING ADHESIVE TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE OF HORIZONTAL METAL SURFACES. (BIO-BASED MATERIALS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN POSSIBLE.) BUTT INSULATION EDGES TIGHTLY AND SEAL ALL JOINTS WITH LAPS AND BUTT STRIPS. AFTER APPLYING

SPEED CLIPS CUT PINS OFF FLUSH AND APPLY VAPOR SEAL PATCHES OVER CLIPS.

• COLD EQUIPMENT: 40 MM (1-1/2INCH) THICK INSULATION FACED WITH VAPOR RETARDER ASJ OR FSK. SEAL ALL FACINGS, LAPS, AND TERMINATION POINTS AND DO NOT USE STAPLES OR OTHER ATTACHMENTS THAT MAY PUNCTURE ASJ OR FSK.

• HOT EQUIPMENT: 40 MM (1-1/2 INCH) THICK INSULATION FACED WITH UNSEALED ASJ OR FSK.

b. MOLDED MINERAL FIBER PIPE AND TUBING COVERING:

• FIT INSULATION TO PIPE, ALIGNING ALL LONGITUDINAL JOINTS. SEAL LONGITUDINAL JOINT LAPS AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL BUTT STRIPS BY RUBBING HARD WITH A NYLON SEALING TOOL TO ASSURE A POSITIVE SEAL. STAPLES MAY BE USED TO ASSIST IN SECURING INSULATION EXCEPT FOR COLD PIPING. SEAL ALL VAPOR RETARDER PENETRATIONS ON COLD PIPING WITH A GENEROUS APPLICATION OF VAPOR BARRIER MASTIC. PROVIDE CELLAR GLASS INSERTS AND INSTALL WITH METAL INSULATION SHIELDS AT OUTSIDE PIPE SUPPORTS. INSTALL FREEZE PROTECTION INSULATION OVER HEATING CABLE.

• NOMINAL THICKNESS IN MILLIMETERS AND INCHES SPECIFIED IN THE SCHEDULE AT THE END OF THIS SECTION.

c. FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR THERMAL INSULATION:

• APPLY INSULATION AND FABRICATE FITTINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND FINISH WITH TWO COATS OF WEATHER RESISTANT FINISH AS RECOMMENDED BY THE INSULATION MANUFACTURER.

EXTERNAL VAPOR BARRIER JACKETING MAY BE REQUIRED FOR EXPECTED OR ANTICIPATED HIGH HUMIDITY EXPOSURES.

SEE ASTM C1710.

d. CALCIUM SILICATE:

• MINIMUM THICKNESS IN MILLIMETER (INCHES) SPECIFIED BELOW FOR PIPING OTHER THAN IN BOILER PLANT.

e. RE: INSULATION SCHEDULE: NOMINAL THICKNESS OF CALCIUM SILICATE INSULATION

f. RE: INSULATION SCHEDULE: PIPE INSULATION THICKNESS MILLIMETERS (INCHES)

6. FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

A. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION: DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PIPING, EQUIPMENT AND ALL NECESSARY ACCESSORIES AS

DESIGNATED IN THIS SECTION.

B. PRODUCTS: RE: SPECIFICATION FOR PIPE, PIPE FITTING, PIPE JOINING MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

C. EXECUTION

1. INSTALLATION: GENERAL: COMPLY WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE FOLLOWING:

a. INSTALL BRANCH PIPING FOR WATER FROM THE PIPING SYSTEM AND CONNECT TO ALL FIXTURES, VALVES, COCKS, OUTLETS, CASEWORK, CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THOSE FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT OR SPECIFIED IN OTHER

SECTIONS.

b. ALL PIPE RUNS SHALL BE LAID OUT TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER WORK/TRADES.

c. INSTALL UNION AND SHUT-OFF VALVE ON PRESSURE PIPING AT CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT.

d. PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND ACCESSORIES:

• ALL PIPING SHALL BE SUPPORTED PER THE IPC, H-18-8 SEISMIC DESIGN HANDBOOK, MSS SP-58, AND SMACNA AS

REQUIRED.

• SHOP PAINTING AND PLATING: HANGERS, SUPPORTS, RODS, INSERTS AND ACCESSORIES USED FOR PIPE SUPPORTS SHALL BE SHOP COATED WITH ZINC CHROMATE PRIMER PAINT. ELECTROPLATED COPPER HANGER RODS, HANGERS AND

ACCESSORIES MAY BE USED WITH COPPER TUBING.

• FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING PLATES, SUPPORTS, HANGERS:

• PIPE HANGERS: HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CLEVIS TYPE.

• HANGERS AND SUPPORTS UTILIZED WITH INSULATED PIPE AND TUBING SHALL HAVE 180-DEGREE (MINIMUM) METAL

PROTECTION SHIELD CENTERED ON AND WELDED TO THE HANGER AND SUPPORT. THE SHIELD THICKNESS AND LENGTH SHALL BE ENGINEERED AND SIZED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF LOADS TO PRECLUDE CRUSHING OF INSULATION WITHOUT BREAKING THE VAPOR BARRIER. THE SHIELD SHALL BE SIZED FOR THE INSULATION AND HAVE FLARED EDGES TO PROTECT

VAPOR-RETARDANT JACKET FACING. TO PREVENT THE SHIELD FROM SLIDING OUT OF THE CLEVIS HANGER DURING PIPE

MOVEMENT, CENTER-RIBBED SHIELDS SHALL BE USED.

e. INSTALL CHROME PLATED CAST BRASS ESCUTCHEON WITH SET SCREW AT EACH WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PENETRATION IN

EXPOSED FINISHED LOCATIONS AND WITHIN CABINETS AND MILLWORK.

2. PENETRATIONS:

a. FIRESTOPPING: WHERE PIPES PASS THROUGH FIRE PARTITIONS, FIRE WALLS, SMOKE PARTITIONS, OR FLOORS, INSTALL A FIRE STOP THAT PROVIDES AN EFFECTIVE BARRIER AGAINST THE SPREAD OF FIRE, SMOKE, AND GASES AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION FIRESTOPPING. COMPLETELY FILL AND SEAL CLEARANCES BETWEEN RACEWAYS AND OPENINGS WITH THE

FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS.

b. WATERPROOFING: AT FLOOR PENETRATIONS, COMPLETELY SEAL CLEARANCES AROUND THE PIPE AND MAKE WATERTIGHT WITH SEALANT AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION JOINT SEALANTS. BIO-BASED MATERIALS SHALL BE UTILIZED WHEN POSSIBLE.

c. ACOUSTICAL SEALANT: WHERE PIPES PASS THROUGH SOUND RATED WALLS, SEAL AROUND THE PIPE PENETRATION WITH AN

ACOUSTICAL SEALANT THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH ASTM C919.

3. DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING:

a. GRADE ALL LINES TO FACILITATE DRAINAGE. PROVIDE DRAIN VALVES AT BOTTOM OF RISERS AND ALL LOW POINTS IN

SYSTEM. DESIGN DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER CIRCULATING LINES WITH NO TRAPS.

b. CONNECT BRANCH LINES AT BOTTOM OF MAIN SERVING FIXTURES BELOW AND PITCH DOWN SO THAT MAIN MAY BE DRAINED

THROUGH FIXTURE. CONNECT BRANCH LINES TO TOP OF MAIN SERVING ONLY FIXTURES LOCATED ON FLOOR ABOVE.

4. TESTS: GENERAL: TEST SYSTEM EITHER IN ITS ENTIRETY OR IN SECTIONS. SUBMIT TESTING PLAN TO COR 10 WORKING DAYS

PRIOR TO TEST DATE.

5. STERILIZATION: AFTER TESTS HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED, THOROUGHLY FLUSH AND STERILIZE THE INTERIOR

DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA C651.

8. FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

A. GENERAL

1. DESCRIPTION: THIS SECTION PERTAINS TO SANITARY SEWER AND VENT SYSTEMS, INCLUDING PIPING, EQUIPMENT AND ALL

NECESSARY ACCESSORIES AS DESIGNATED IN THIS SECTION.

2. SUBMITTALS

a. MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE AND DATA INCLUDING: FULL ITEM DESCRIPTION AND OPTIONAL FEATURES AND

ACCESSORIES. INCLUDE DIMENSIONS, WEIGHTS, MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS, STANDARD COMPLIANCE, MODEL NUMBERS, SIZE, AND CAPACITY: PIPING, FLOOR DRAINS, GREASE REMOVAL UNIT, CLEANOUTS, TRAP SEAL PROTECTION, PENETRATION SLEEVES, PIPE FITTINGS, TRAPS, EXPOSED PIPING, AND FITTINGS

B. PRODUCTS: RE: SPECIFICATION FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES, PIPE, PIPE FITTING, PIPE ACCESSORIES, PIPE JOINING MATERIAL

REQUIREMENTS

C. EXECUTION

1. PIPE INSTALLATION

a. THE PIPE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (IPC) AND

THESE SPECIFICATIONS.

b. BRANCH PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR WASTE FROM THE RESPECTIVE PIPING SYSTEMS AND CONNECT TO ALL FIXTURES, VALVES, COCKS, OUTLETS, CASEWORK, CABINETS AND EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING THOSE FURNISHED BY THE

GOVERNMENT OR SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.

c. ALL PIPE RUNS SHALL BE LAID OUT TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER WORK.

d. THE PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED ABOVE ACCESSIBLE CEILINGS WHERE POSSIBLE.

e. THE PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PERMIT VALVE SERVICING OR OPERATION.

f. CAST IRON PIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO CISPI’S “CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS HANDBOOK,”

CHAPTER IV, “INSTALLATION OF CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS”

g. ABOVEGROUND COPPER TUBING SHALL BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO COPPER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION’S (CDA)

“COPPER TUBE HANDBOOK”.

2. JOINT CONSTRUCTION

a. HUB AND SPIGOT, CAST IRON PIPING WITH GASKET JOINTS SHALL BE JOINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CISPI’S “CAST IRON

SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS HANDBOOK” FOR COMPRESSION…