36C26318R0688-076.pdf

Project Manual

St. Cloud VA Health Care System

Relocate Rehab Functions

Project No. 656-16-277

St. Cloud, Minnesota

Volume 2 of 3

Date: November 15, 2018

VHADESMableA Typewritten Text Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts Solicitation 36C26318R0688 ATTACHMENT 10b

Division Section Title Pages

000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1 of 3

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 15 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP

General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 16.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 16 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 81 09 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

01 81 11 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 THERMAL INSULATION

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 13 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

000110 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 06 00 SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 68 00 CARPETING

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 21 23 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 WINDOW SHADES

12 31 00 MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

12 32 00 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

12 36 00 COUNTERTOPS

VOLUME 2 of 3

Facility Services Subgroup

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

21 10 00 WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 21 13 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 22 13 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 25 00 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 36 00 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 00 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 82 16 AIR COILS

23 82 29 RADIATORS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 21 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 7

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW)

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROLS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 21 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

VOLUME 3 of 3

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

27 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 11 00 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

27 15 00 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

27 51 16 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

27 52 23 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 6

INSTALLATIONS

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 23 00 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 31 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

Site and Infrastructure Subgroup

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 ASPHALT PAVING

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 20 ORNAMENTAL STEEL FENCING

32 84 00 PLANTING IRRIGATION

32 90 00 PLANTING

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210511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 21.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years. See other specification sections for any exceptions.

2. Equipment Service: Products shall be supported by a service organization which maintains a complete inventory of repair parts and is located reasonably close to the site.

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

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

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

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

B. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1. Licensing: The contractor shall be licensed to perform the contracted services. The contractor shall furnish details of all applicable local and state licensing requirements to VA as a part of the qualification requirements. The licenses shall be current, valid through the term of the contract and in the name of the contractor.

2. In addition to the materials and workmanship guarantee in the

General Conditions, this contractor shall further guarantee that the true intent and scope of the Plans and Specifications will be fulfilled.

3. The entire fire protection system as outlined in the drawings and specifications shall be guaranteed for a period of one year from acceptance by the owner.

4. Where installed equipment is to be furnished with a warranty longer then one (1) year, copies of the warranty shall be included in the operating manual.

D. Supports for sprinkler piping shall be in conformance with NFPA 13.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing.

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

C. Coordination Drawings: Provide detailed layout drawings of all piping systems. Provide details of the following.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

A36/A36M-2001 .......... Carbon Structural Steel

101-97 ................. Life Safety Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.4 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings and shown in the maintenance manuals. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 48 mm (3/16-inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

C. Control Items: Label all temperature and humidity sensors, controllers and control dampers. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

D. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than

13 mm (1/2-inch) high for number designation, and not less than 6.4 mm(1/4-inch) for service designation on 19 gage 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

2. Valve lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 216 mm

(8-1/2 inches) by 280 mm (11 inches) showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3-ring notebook.

3. Provide detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve. Identify location of each valve with a color coded thumb tack in ceiling.

2.5 FIRESTOPPING

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping.

2.6 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.7 PIPE PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves during construction for other than blocked out floor openings for risers in mechanical bays.

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

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

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

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

C. Penetrations are not allowed through beams or ribs, but may be installed in concrete beam flanges. Any deviation from this requirement must receive prior approval of Resident Engineer.

D. Sheet Metal, Plastic, or Moisture-resistant Fiber Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through floors, interior walls, and partitions, unless brass or steel pipe sleeves are specifically called for below.

E. Cast Iron or Zinc Coated Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through exterior walls below grade. Make space between sleeve and pipe watertight with a modular or link rubber seal. Seal shall be applied at both ends of sleeve.

F. Galvanized Steel or an alternate Black Iron Pipe with asphalt coating

Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through concrete beam flanges, except where brass pipe sleeves are called for. Provide sleeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms, laundry work rooms, and animal rooms above basement. Except in mechanical rooms, connect sleeve with floor plate.

G. Brass Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through quarry tile, terrazzo or ceramic tile floors. Connect sleeve with floor plate.

H. Sleeves are not required for wall hydrants for fire department connections or in drywall construction.

I. Sleeve Clearance: Sleeve through floors, walls, partitions, and beam flanges shall be one inch greater in diameter than external diameter of pipe. Interior openings shall be caulked tight with fire stopping material and sealant to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and gases.

2.9 WALL, FLOOR AND 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. Thickness: Not less than 2.4 mm (3/32-inch) for floor plates. For wall and ceiling plates, not less than 0.64 mm (0.025-inch) for up to 80 mm

(3-inch pipe), 0.89 mm (0.035-inch) for larger pipe.

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, walls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Provide a watertight joint in spaces where brass or steel pipe sleeves are specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment. Locate piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment clear of windows, doors, openings, light outlets, and other services and utilities. Follow manufacturer's published recommendations for installation methods not otherwise specified.

B. Protection and Cleaning:

1. 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 by the Resident Engineer. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the Resident Engineer, shall be replaced.

2. 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. Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, water chemical, or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thoroughly exposed materials and equipment.

C. Install gages, valves, and other devices with due regard for ease in reading or operating and maintaining said devices. Locate and position gages to be easily read by operator or staff standing on floor or walkway provided. Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent equipment or pipe work.

3.5 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Prior to the final inspection, perform required tests as specified in

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TESTS and submit the test reports and records to the Resident Engineer.

B. Should evidence of malfunction in any tested system, or piece of equipment or component part thereof, occur during or as a result of tests, make proper corrections, repairs or replacements, and repeat tests at no additional cost to the Government.

C. When completion of certain work or system occurs at a time when final control settings and adjustments cannot be properly made to make performance tests, then make performance tests for heating systems and for cooling systems respectively during first actual seasonal use of respective systems following completion of work.

3.6 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

Provide in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

210800 - COMMISSIONING OF FIRE

SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 21.

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

Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. This Section supplements the general requirements specified in Section 01 91 00

GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

B. The commissioning activities have been developed to support the VA requirements to meet guidelines for Federal Leadership in

Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance.

C. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in this Division is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel, is required in cooperation with the VA and the Commissioning

Agent.

B. The following Fire Suppression systems will be commissioned:

1. Fire Protection System Wet-pipe fire suppression.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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

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

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

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

2.2 CONTRACTORS TESTS

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

REQUIREMENTS. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected Contractor tests. Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

2.3 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING:

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

Resident Engineer. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing. The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

2.4 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the Resident Engineer and Commissioning Agent.

Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the VA Resident

Engineer after submission and approval of formal training plans.

Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and

Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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211000 - WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 10 00

WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

A. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic fire sprinkler system complete and ready for operation, for the entire building

B. Provide access doors or panels where control or drain valves are located behind plaster or gypsum walls or ceilings as necessary to install piping above suspended plaster or gypsum ceilings.

C. Painting of exposed piping and supports to follow Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Treatment of penetrations through rated enclosures: Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

B Painting of exposed pipe: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

C. Section 21 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION.

D. Alarm Supervision: Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the required advisory provisions of NFPA 13.

B. Base system design hydraulic calculations using the area/density method on the following criteria and in accordance with NFPA 13 latest edition.

1. Sprinkler Protection:

a. All patient care, treatment, office, waiting areas, educational areas, dining areas and corridors: Light hazard, (0.10 gpm/sq.

ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m2 (1500 sq. ft.).

b. Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical

Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and storage between 9 and

23 m² (100 and 250 sq. ft.): Ordinary Hazard, Group 1,

6.1 L/minute/m² (0.15 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.).

c. Clean and soiled linen rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, storage room over 23 m² (250 sq. ft.): Ordinary

Group 2, 8.1 L/minute/m² (0.20 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.).

2. Add water allowance of 15 L/s (250 gpm) for inside and outside hose streams to the sprinkler requirements at the connection to the distribution main.

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

4. Water Supply:

a. Elevation of static and elevation of residual test gage: 600 mm

(2 ft.) above site grade

b. Static pressure: 54 psi

c. Residual pressure: 50 psi

d. Flow: 990 psi

e. Date: 10/21/2011

C. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, self-contained test, drain assembly and pressure gage.

D. Provide a guard for each sprinkler in the janitors’ closets, and sprinklers within 2100 mm (7 ft.) of the floor and other areas as required by NFPA 13.

E. Locate sprinklers in rooms assuming all privacy curtains have 13 mm

(1/2 in.) openings in mesh extending 450 mm (18 in.) from ceiling.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Designer's Qualifications: Design work and shop drawings shall be prepared by a licensed engineer practicing in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering or a NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level III sprinkler technician.

B. Installer's Qualifications: The installer shall possess a valid State fire protection contractor’s license. The installer shall provide documentation of having successfully completed three projects of similar size and scope.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Sprinkler design shall be done by a NICET level III or IV certified professional.

C. Emergency service point of contact name and 24 hour emergency telephone number.

D. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data:

1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Valves

3. Drips

4. Fire Department Siamese Connection

5. Sprinklers-each type, temperature and model

6. Air Compressors

7. Inspectors Test Alarm Modules

8. Sprinkler Cabinets

9. Sprinkler Plugs

10. Pressure Gages

11. Pressure Switches

12. Pipe Hangers and Supports

13. Water Flow Switches

14. Valve Tamper Switches

15. Double Detector Check Valve Assembly

16. Test Header

E. Detailed drawings in accordance with NFPA 13 the latest editions.

Drawings shall be prepared using CADD software stamped by fire protection professional engineer and include all new and existing sprinklers and piping. Use format in use at the VA medical center.

Drawings are subject to change during the bidding and construction periods. Any wall and ceiling changes occurring prior to the submittal of contractors shop drawings shall be incorporated into the contractors detailed design at no additional contract cost.

F. Hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system in accordance with

NFPA 13 latest edition.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Indicating Valves

2. Water Flow and valve tamper switches

3. Air Compressor

4. Copy of NFPA 25

H. Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. A Mylar as-built drawing and two blueline copies shall be provided for each drawing. One copy of final CADD drawing files shall also be provided for each drawing.

B. Four sets of manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

C. Four sets of hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system updated to include submittal review comments and any changes to the installation which affect the calculations including one electronic set in PDF format.

D. Four copies of the hydrostatic report and NFPA 13 material and test certificate for each sprinkler system.

E. Four sets of operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions including one copy of NFPA 25.

F. Manufacturers literature, hydraulic calculations, reports and operation and maintenance data shall be in a labeled 3-ring binder.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects for a period of one year from date of acceptance by the government.

B. All new piping and equipment incorporated into the new system shall be hydrostatically tested and warranted as new.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

13-2010 ................ Installation of Sprinkler Systems

25-2011 ................ Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of water

Based Fire Protection Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

2011 ................... Fire Protection Equipment Directory

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM)

2010 ................... Approval Guide

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

F442-09 ................ Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)

Plastic Pipe

F. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)

1015-2009 .............. Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

All devices and equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

listed for their intended purpose. All sprinklers shall be Factory

Mutual approved.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Fire Protection water supply within the building up to sprinkler system isolation valves shall be schedule 10 minimum.

C. Sprinkler piping downstream of the isolation valve on wet-pipe systems shall be black steel, schedule 10 for sizes 2½” and up and black steel, schedule 40 for threaded branch lines

D. Threaded or flanged fittings shall be ANSIB1 6.3 cast iron, class 125 minimum. Threaded fittings are not permitted on pipe with wall thickness less than schedule 40.

E. All fittings on galvanized piping shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A53.

F. Slip type or clamp-on type rubber gasketed fittings shall be listed for each piping application.

G. Piping Materials Standards:

1. Ferrous piping – follow ASTM A 795 Standard

2. Welded and seamless steel pipe – follow ANSI/ASTM A 53

3. Wrought steel pipe – follow ANSI/ASME B36.10M

4. Electric resistance welded steel pipe – follow ASTM A 135

H. Fitting Materials Standards:

1. Cast iron threaded fitting, Class 125 and 250 - follow ASME B16.4

2. Cast iron pipe flanges and flanged fittings - follow ASME B16.1

3. Malleable iron threaded fittings, Class 150 and 300 steel - follow

ASME B16.3

4. Factory made wrought steel buttweld fittings - follow ASME B16.9

5. Buttwelding ends for pipe, valves, flanges, and fitting - follow

ASME B16.25

6. Grooved fittings and couplings NOT ALLOWED.

I. Pipe Identification – All pipe, including specially listed pipe allowed by NFPA 13, shall be marked continuously along its length by the manufacturer in such a way as to properly identify the type of pipe.

Pipe identification shall include the manufacturer’s name, model designation, or schedule.

2.3 VALVES

A. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 2400 kPa (350 psi)

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 2400 kPa (350 psi) water working pressure (WWP). Butterfly valves are to be installed in a manner that does not interfere with the operation of any system component.

3. Ball (inspectors test and drain only): iron body, stainless steel trim, for 2050 kPa (300 psi) service, indicating type.

4. Ball and butterfly valves shall not be used on incoming water service

B. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 2400 kPa (350 lb.) water working pressure (WWP).

C. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 4100 kPa

(600 psi), Water or gas (WOG) equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

D. Self-contained Test and Drain Valve:

1. Ductile iron body with bronze “Drain” and “Test” bonnets. Acrylic sight glass for viewing test flow. Various sized orifice inserts to simulate flow through 14 mm (17/32 in.), 13 mm (1/2 in.), 12 mm

(7/16 in.), and 10 mm (3/8 in.) diameter sprinklers, 32 mm

(1 1/4 in.) female threaded outlets or 32 mm (1 1/4 in.) one-quarter turn locking lug outlets for plain end pipe (end preparation to be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation).

2. Bronze body, with chrome plated bronze ball, brass stem, steel handle, Teflon seat and sight glasses. Provide valve with three position indicator plate (off, test, and drain), 6 mm (1/4 in.)

tapping for pressure gage and various other orifice inserts to simulate flow through 10 mm (3/8 in.), 12 mm (7/16 in.), 13 mm

(1/2 in.), and 14 mm (17/32 in.) diameter sprinklers.

E. Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly: Provide two independent check valves with OS&Y shut off valves, ball type test cocks. Maximum friction loss through assembly shall not exceed 35 kPa (5 psi) at design flow. Unit shall be functional in vertical or horizontal position, rated for 1200 kPa (175 psi) working pressure. Check valve assembly shall be in accordance with AWWA Class D. Double check backflow prevention assembly shall be FM approved, ASSE approved and UL listed.

2.4 AUTOMATIC BALL DRIPS

Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 in.) in line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

2.5 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

Provide Elkhart #166 polished brass, flush wall type exterior fire department connection (or equal)with brass escutcheon plate and a minimum of two 65 mm (2 1/2 in.) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains.

Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters ”Automatic Sprinkler”.

Provide connection with a swing check valve. Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve to discharge over an indirect drain connection or to the outside. Check valves must be installed in accordance with their vertical or horizontal listing.

2.6 SPRINKLERS

A. Quick response sprinklers shall be standard type except as noted below.

The maximum distance from the deflector to finished ceiling shall be

50 mm (2 in.) for pendent sprinklers. Pendent sprinklers in finished areas shall be provided with semi-recessed adjustable screwed escutcheons and installed within the center one-third of their adjustment. The sprinkler shall be installed in the flush position with the element exposed below the ceiling line. At the specified locations, provide the following type of sprinklers. All sprinklers except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be FM approved. Provide quick response sprinklers in all areas, except where specifically prohibited by their listing or approval, and the following:

LOCATION TYPE

Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Electrical & Electrical Switch

Gear Rooms

Quick Response, Upright or

Telephone Closets, Transformer

Vaults Pendent Brass [93 °C

(200 °F)]

Generator Rooms Standard Pendent or Upright

[141 °C (286 °F)]

Mental Health and Behavioral Unit:

Nursing Bedroom, Toilets and all areas with plaster/ dry wall ceilings within the area

Institutional Quick Response;

Chrome plated with 85 lb.

breakaway, Pendent, Horizontal

Sidewall [66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

All Patient Treatment and

Corridors

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C [150-

165 °F)]

All Areas Not Listed Above Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Sidewall, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C

(150-165 °F)]

B. Do not use quick response sprinklers in the same sprinkler zone with other sprinklers types.

C. Sprinklers to be installed as per NFPA 13.

2.7 TOOLS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Sprinkler Cabinet:

1. Provide a minimum 5 percent spare sprinklers with escutcheons with a minimum of two of each type/or as required by NFPA-13, whichever is more demanding.

2. Provide a minimum of two of each type sprinkler wrenches used.

3. Install cabinets in each building where directed by the Resident

Engineer.

4. Spare sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet where ambient temperatures do not exceed 100 Deg F.

B. Sprinkler system water flow switch: one of each size provided.

C. Sprinkler system valve tamper switch: one of each type provided.

D. Sprinkler system pressure switch: one of each type provided.

E. Provide two sprinkler plugs attached to multi-section extension poles

2400 mm (8 ft.) minimum.

2.8 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

Provide for all new and existing sectional valves, riser control valves, system control valves, drain valves, test and drain connections and alarm devices with securely attached identification signs (enamel on metal) in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.9 HANGERS AND EARTHQUAKE BRACING

In accordance with NFPA 13.

2.10 WATERFLOW SWITCHES

A. Integral, mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard type, with two sets of SPDT auxiliary contacts and adjustable from 0 to 90 seconds.

Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 45 seconds. To be adjusted in the field.

B. All conduit and wiring connected thereto shall be provided in Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.11 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES

A. Provide each indicating sprinkler control valve with adequate means for mounting a valve supervisory switch.

B. Mount switch so as not to interfere with normal operation of the valve and adjust to operate within two revolutions toward the closed position of the valve control, or when the stem is moved no more than one fifth of the distance from its normal position.

C. The mechanism shall be contained in a weatherproof die cast aluminum housing, which shall provide a 20 mm (3/4 in.) tapped conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

D. Switch housing to be finished in red baked enamel.

E. Supervisory switches for ball and butterfly valves may be integral with the valve.

F. All conduit and wiring connected thereto shall be provided in Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.12 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings shall be provided with chrome colored escutcheon plates.

B. Comply with NFPA 101 Fire Barrier Penetration codes.

2.13 PRESSURE GAUGE

A. Provide a 100 psi pressure gauge at each flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler riser and at each main drain connection.

2.14 HANGERS

A. Hangers shall be designed to support five times the weight of the water filled pipe plus 250 Lb (114Kg) at each point of piping support.

B. These points of support shall be adequate to support the system.

C. The spacing between hangers shall not exceed the value given for the type of pipe as indicated in NFPA 13 tables.

D. Hanger components shall be ferrous.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Provide a Tyco Riser Manifold or equal for each sprinkler zone as shown.

Provide approved electrically supervised valves and flow switches where indicated.

a. Provide 4” capped groove-o-let on header manifold for future 2nd floor.

B. Drain and Test Connections: Install drain header as shown and terminate drain pipe to approved location. Through wall piping, 45 ell and wall plate to be galvanized.

C. Provide flushing connections at end of cross-mains as required.

D. Test and drain valves shall not be provided with supervisory switches.

E. Piping connections:

1. Sprinkler System Only: Start at flanged outlet within the building at exterior wall.

F. Drains and Accessories:

1. Provide a main drain at header and drains at other locations for complete drainage of the system. Discharge main test/drain connection to outside over splash block or as indicated and approved by the resident engineer. The main drain shall be capable of full discharge testing.

G. Provide a 100 psi pressure gage at each flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler or standpipe riser, at each main drain connection, and on the suction and discharge of the fire pump.

H. Conceal all piping, except in pipe in basements, stairwells and rooms without ceilings.

I. Install new piping and sprinklers aligned with natural building and other sprinklers lines.

J. Piping arrangement shall avoid contact with other piping and equipment and allow clear access to other equipment or devices requiring access or maintenance.

K. Cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections, shall be affixed near to the pipe where the originated. They shall be displayed until final inspection and then removed.

L. For each new fire department connection, locate the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 a distance of 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 ft.) above each connection location. The sign shall be 450 x 450 mm (18 x 18 in.) with symbol at least 350 x 350 mm (14 x 14 in.).

M. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. All holes through stairways, smoke barrier walls, and fire walls shall be sealed on a daily basis.

N. Provide hydraulic design information signage as required by NFPA 13.

O. Install access doors in ceilings of rooms where above ceiling access is required.

3.2 TEST

A. Water Supplies

1. The sprinkler contractor shall obtain a Potter Water Test Kit and submit a sample of the water supply to Potter within 72 hours of collection. A full written report on the water supply shall be submitted.

2. Where conditions are found that contribute to Microbiologically

Influenced Corrosion (MIC), the owner shall notify the sprinkler system installer and a plan shall be developed to threat the system using methods as outlined in NFPA 2007 23.1.5.1

3. No water shall enter the sprinkler system for the purpose of testing or filling the system until the written report has been received and reviewed. The sprinkler contractor shall obtain written approval from the engineer before proceeding with filling the system.

4. The fire protection contractor shall conduct a water flow test in coordination with the owner to verify available water supplies for the sprinkler system

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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 sprinkler system, on the dates requested by the

COTR.

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220511 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Concrete and Grout.

D. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

E. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

G. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

H. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

I. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROLS FOR HVAC.

J. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least three years.

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

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Resident Engineer (RE)/Contracting

Officers Technical Representative (COTR).

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

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

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

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

B. Welding: Before any welding is performed, contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for piping according to ASME

"Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Welding and Brazing

Qualifications".

2. Comply with provisions of ASME B31 series "Code for Pressure

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder has passed American Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the provisions of the

American Welding Society.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract drawings and specifications shall be referred to the RE/COTR for resolution.

Written hard copies or computer files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the RE/COTR at least two weeks prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. Complete layout drawings shall be required by Paragraph, SUBMITTALS.

Construction work shall not start on any system until the layout drawings have been approved.

E. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR clause 52.246-21.

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Code.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMNON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING",

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

E. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

F. Upon request by Government, lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment shall be provided. Contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.

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

1. Electric motor data shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Fire stopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

H. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems. The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8-inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shall not be installed until equipment or piping until layout drawings have been approved.

Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping systems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

I. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

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

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall…