Att 6. Specifications Vol II 636-805 Improve Site Waste Management.pdf

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Project Number 636-805

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21 01 00 01 Pre-Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA) 01 00 02 ILSM Evaluation 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Des ign/Bid/Build) 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-1 7

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 0 1-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 83 16 Fiberglass Reinforced Paneling custom

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 0 1-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 62 63 Stainless Steel Wall Base custom 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Floo ring (RES-6A) 01-21 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Housekeeping and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09 -20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and St eam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Pipin g and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 08- 20 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Han dling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Syste ms 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 1-18

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26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01- 17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installati ons 09-19 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Syst ems 10-18 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Syste ms 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic S afety and

Security 09-11

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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK (NOT USED)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation (NOT USED )

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, installation, and testing shall be in ac cordance with

NFPA 13.

B. Modification of the existing wet pipe sprinkler system in the basement of building 2 as indicated on the drawings and as f urther required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materi als, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automa tic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance wit h NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design ar ea reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throu ghout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classific ations shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 s hall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification f rom the

Government for any hazard classification not identi fied. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatmen t, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratorie s, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Swit chgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

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c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage roo ms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associat ed storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail st ores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building manage ment storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, fi le storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 1500 s quare feet and

Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand includ ing hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent bel ow the available water supply curve.

4. Water Supply: Base water supply on a flow test o f:

a. Location DISCHARGE OF DIESEL FIRE PUMP

b. Churn pressure: 160 psi@ 0 gpm

c. 100% Pump Rating pressure: 136 psi @ 755 gpm

d. 150% Pump Rating pressure: 110 @ 1132.5 gpm

e. Date: 7-11-2020

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge. For buildings greater than two stories, provide a check valve at each control valve.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barri er zones shown on the drawings.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detail ed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sp rinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer li censed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government r eview is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains resp onsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and buil ding construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved pri or to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submitta ls in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the approp riate specification

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Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically i n pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fir e sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for th e NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and s igned the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are s tamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the fi eld of Fire

Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installati on of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations c hapter of NFPA

13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that al low the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test lo cation.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Inclu de listing information and installation instructions in data s heets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular f orm conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans a nd

Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

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

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

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6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built draw ings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the req uirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limi ted to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the syst em switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete s et in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) p rinted copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format a s directed by the COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completio n of the sprinkler system installation or any partial sectio n of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a c opy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indic ated in NFPA

13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine ma intenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recom mended service organization, including address and telephone numbe r, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certi ficates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be p rovided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be prov ided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall posse ss a valid State of

Iowa fire sprinkler contractor's license. The insta ller shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installati on of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devic es shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other n ationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for whi ch it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicate d otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-19...................Installation of Sprinkler S ystems

25-19...................Inspection, Testing, and Ma intenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

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

170-15..................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground wate r mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 1 2 in. above finished floor to a distance of approximately 5 ft. outside building: Ductile

Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolt ing.

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B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or she ar bolts are not permitted.

2. Piping sizes 2 inches and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 2 ½ inches and larger shall be blac k steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 p iping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted except for drain piping.

6. Flexible sprinkler hose shall be FM Approved and limited to hose with threaded end fittings with a minimum inside di ameter or 1-inch and a maximum length of 6-feet.

2.2 VALVES - EXISTING

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION – EXISTING

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick respon se except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers sha ll be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevat or machine rooms, and generator rooms.

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13, except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in ge nerator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL lis ted or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET - EXISTING

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

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B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the pr operty in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, th ermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabi net.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is u sed.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

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

2.7 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a we atherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 1/2-inch conduit entrance and necessary fac ilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

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

C. Alarm Pressure Switches: Activation by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler. The al arm pressure switch shall be UL Listed or Factory Mutual Approved for t he application in which it is used. Activation of the alarm pressure switch shall cause an alarm on the fire alarm system control unit.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfl y Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.8 GAUGES

Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gau ges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the ga uge.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

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2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION

Antifreeze solution shall be in accordance with NF PA 13 and shall be compatible with use in a potable water supply.

2.12 VALVE TAGS

Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 1/2 inch high for number designation, and not less than 1/4 inch for service designation on 19 gage, 1-1/2 inches round brass di sc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licens ed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installa tion and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to m easurements established by the installer and work into place without spring ing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required , use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces t hat have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, s uch as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not t o obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall he ads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to th e ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized perso nnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of seven feet six inch es. Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances req uired by NFPA 101.

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

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recomme ndations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from e ach drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain con nection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and d rains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be

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E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switch es for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alar m switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connec tions to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

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

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protec tion, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrati ons sized 2 inches nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 1 inch) to 3

½ inches and 4 inches nominally larger for penetrat ing pipe sizes 4 inches and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through mason ry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fir e stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Whe re core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal pene trations of walls, floors, and ceilings of other types of construction , in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Where dry pendent sprinklers are used for freeze rs or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, prov ide an EPDM boot around the dry pendent sprinkler on the heated side and securely seal to the pipe and freezer to prevent condensation fro m entering the freezer.

M. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

N. For each fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in

NFPA 170 and locate 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each

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

P. MRI Suite: Provide no more than one penetration of the MRI shield enclosure.

Q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of pa int to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operatin g accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to av oid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above su spended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall co mply with Section 09

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

R. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkl er system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler sys tem signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coor dinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

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

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

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

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

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design info rmation. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge

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S. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipm ent resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the install er at no additional expense to the Government.

T. Interruption of Service: There shall be no inter ruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alar m services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contra ctor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interrupti ons involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed syste ms prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris whi ch may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed. Hy drostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA

13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Rep resentative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush under ground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

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

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

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Exterior: Piping and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind or solar radiation.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. A/E: Architect/Engineer

5. AFF: Above Finish Floor

6. AFG: Above Finish Grade

7. AI: Analog Input

8. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

9. AO: Analog Output

10. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air Conditioning

Engineers

11. ASJ: All Service Jacket

12. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

13. ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers

14. AWG: American Wire Gauge

15. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

16. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

17. BAS: Building Automation System

18. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

19. bhp: Brake Horsepower

20. Btu: British Thermal Unit

21. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit per Hour

22. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

23. C: Celsius

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24. CA: Compressed Air

25. CD: Compact Disk

26. CDA: Copper Development Association

27. CGA: Compressed Gas Association

28. CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute

29. CI: Cast Iron

30. CLR: Color

31. CO: Contracting Officer

32. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

33. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

34. CR: Chloroprene

35. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

36. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

37. CxA: Commissioning Agent

38. dB: Decibels

39. dB(A): Decibels (A weighted)

40. DCW: Domestic Cold Water

41. DDC: Direct Digital Control

42. DFU: Drainage Fixture Units

43. DHW: Domestic Hot Water

44. DHWR: Domestic Hot Water Return

45. DHWS: Domestic How Water Supply

46. DI: Digital Input

47. DI: Deionized Water

48. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

49. DN: Diameter Nominal

50. DO: Digital Output

51. DOE: Department of Energy

52. DVD: Digital Video Disc

53. DWG: Drawing

54. DWH: Domestic Water Heater

55. DWS: Domestic Water Supply

56. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

57. ECC: Engineering Control Center

58. EL: Elevation

59. EMCS: Energy Monitoring and Control System

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60. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

61. EPACT: Energy Policy Act

62. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

63. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

64. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

65. F: Fahrenheit

66. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

67. FD: Floor Drain

68. FDC: Fire Department (Hose) Connection

69. FED: Federal

70. FG: Fiberglass

71. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

72. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

73. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

74. FOV: Fuel Oil Vent

75. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

76. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft Facing

77. FSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Facility Standards

Service

78. FU: Fixture Units

79. GAL: Gallon

80. GCO: Grade Cleanouts

81. GPD: Gallons per Day

82. GPH: Gallons per Hour

83. GPM: Gallons per Minute

84. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

85. HEFP: Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (replacement for

OCAMES)

86. HEX: Heat Exchanger

87. Hg: Mercury

88. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

89. HP: Horsepower

90. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

91. Hz: Hertz

92. ID: Inside Diameter

93. IE: Invert Elevation

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94. INV: Invert

95. IPC: International Plumbing Code

96. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

97. IW: Indirect Waste

98. IWH: Instantaneous Water Heater

99. Kg: Kilogram

100. kPa: Kilopascal

101. KW: Kilowatt

102. KWH: Kilowatt Hour

103. lb: Pound

104. lbs/hr: Pounds per Hour

105. LNG: Liquid Natural Gas

106. L/min: Liters per Minute

107. LOX: Liquid Oxygen

108. L/s: Liters per Second

109. m: Meter

110. MA: Medical Air

111. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

112. MAX: Maximum

113. MBH: 1000 Btu per Hour

114. MED: Medical

115. MER: Mechanical Equipment Room

116. MFG: Manufacturer

117. mg: Milligram

118. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

119. ml: Milliliter

120. mm: Millimeter

121. MIN: Minimum

122. MV: Medical Vacuum

123. N2: Nitrogen

124. N20: Nitrogen Oxide

125. NC: Normally Closed

126. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

127. NG: Natural Gas

128. NIC: Not in Contract

129. NO: Normally Open

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130. NOM: Nominal

131. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

132. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

133. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

134. NTS: Not to Scale

135. O2: Oxygen

136. OC: On Center

137. OD: Outside Diameter

138. OSD: Open Sight Drain

139. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

140. PA: Pascal

141. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

142. PD: Pressure Drop or Difference

143. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute

144. PH: Power of Hydrogen

145. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

146. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

147. PP: Polypropylene

148. ppb: Parts per Billion

149. ppm: Parts per Million

150. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

151. PSIA: Pounds per Square Inch Atmosphere

152. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

153. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

154. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

155. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

156. RAD: Radians

157. RO: Reverse Osmosis

158. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

159. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

160. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

161. SAN: Sanitary Sewer

162. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

163. SDI: Silt Density Index

164. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

Association

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165. SPEC: Specification

166. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

167. SQFT/SF: Square Feet

168. SS: Stainless Steel

169. STD: Standard

170. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

171. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

172. TD: Temperature Difference

173. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

174. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

175. TEMP: Temperature

176. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

177. THERM: 100,000 Btu

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

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

180. TIL: Technical Information Library http//www.cfm.va.gov/til/indes.asp

181. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

182. TYP: Typical

183. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

184. V: Vent

185. V: Volt

186. VA: Veterans Administration

187. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

188. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

189. VAC: Vacuum

190. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

191. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

192. VHA OCAMES: This has been replaced by HEFP.

193. VSD: Variable Speed Drive

194. VTR: Vent through Roof

195. W: Waste

196. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

197. WC: Water Closet

198. WG: Water Gauge

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199. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

200. WPD: Water Pressure Drop

201. WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Units

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

F. Section 03 30 53, (SHORT FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

G. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

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

Penetrations.

I. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

J. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

K. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

L. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2013..............Power Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

BPVC Section IX-2019.... Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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

A36/A36M-2019...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-96(2013)e1.........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Building Construction and Materials

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D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018................International Building Code

IPC-2018................International Plumbing Code

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

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2018..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

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

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2016...............Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2019................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2018.................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2020.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

99-2018.................Healthcare Facilities Code

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2019..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2019.................Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2019.................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2016................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-102014(R18).......Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2017(R18)......Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

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

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

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. If the project is phased, contractors shall submit complete phasing plan/schedule with manpower levels prior to commencing work. The phasing plan shall be detailed enough to provide milestones in the process that can be verified.

D. 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 the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

F. 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.

G. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and

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

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive data shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

I. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

2. The coordination/shop 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 1 foot). 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 VA requirements.

3. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.

4. In addition, for plumbing systems, provide details of the following:

a. Mechanical equipment rooms.

b. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

c. Pipe sleeves.

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d. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

J. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

K. Plumbing 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. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

b. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

c. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

3. 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: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

L. Provide copies of approved plumbing equipment submittals to the TAB

Subcontractor.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical, and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional plumbing.

B. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, Iowa City VA Healthcare System Iowa City, Iowa

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However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within 4 hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

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

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

(COR).

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be of the same manufacturer and model number, or if different models are required they shall be of the same manufacturer and identical to the greatest extent possible (i.e., same model series).

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6. Assembled Units: Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

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 is prohibited.

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

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

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

C. 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

BPVC, Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications". Provide proof of current certification to CO.

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

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator 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 AWS or

ASME as required herein and by the association code.

D. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the COR prior to installation. 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.

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