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This is an Addendum (Number 02) to the contract documents dated March 6, 2026, for Project 621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 DC at James H. Quillen VAMC in Mountain Home, Tennessee. The addendum modifies the Project Manual and Construction Drawings and provides newly signed and sealed drawings for Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. Key modifications include: adding Section 01 28 26 Standard Fixture & Finish Schedule (31 pages) in its entirety specifying finishes, fixtures, paint colors, lighting, wall protection, signage, restroom accessories, plumbing fixtures, and door hardware; adding Section 25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System (49 pages) in its entirety covering electrical power and domestic water metering with BACnet protocol communications, site data aggregation devices, software requirements, cable systems, grounding, meter specifications, and performance criteria requiring 0.5% reporting accuracy for electricity and 2% for water; and adding Section 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study (5 pages) in its entirety requiring short-circuit analysis, protective coordination studies, arc flash calculations, and one-line diagrams per IEEE and NFPA standards. Additionally, the addendum removes Section 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection in its entirety and modifies multiple construction drawings including HA101 (environmental hazards keynotes), AE101 and AE601 (removing contact sensor references), AE121 (adding roof walkway pads), and E-601 (adding overcurrent protection coordination notes and UPS feeder sizing). The addendum includes 92 pages of 8" x 11" documents and 23 pages of 30" x 42" signed and sealed drawings for mechanical (8 pages) and electrical (11 pages) disciplines.

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ADDENDUM

PROJECT NUMBER 621-24-701 (2409)

PROJECT NAME EHRM Infrastructure

Upgrades Tier 3 DC

ADDENDUM NUMBER 02

DATE March 6, 2026 SUBJECT Project Manual and

Construction Drawing Modifications

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

THE FOLLOWING MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS ARE HEREBY MADE A PART OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.

SEAL:

GENERAL: This addendum alters the Project Manual and Construction Drawings as described. The addendum also provides Sign and Sealed drawings for Mechanical and Electrical disciplines that were not previously provided in the Bid Documents.

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

PROJECT MANUAL:

ARCHITECTURE

A. 00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS – 4 Pages 8 ½ x 11

1. Identifies Specification Sections modified after Bid Issue.

2. Identifies new sections added or removed from project.

B. 01 28 26 STANDARD FIXTURE & FINISH SCHEDULE – 31 Pages 8 ½ x 11

1. Add this section in its entirety.

METERING

A. 25 10 10 ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM – 49 Pages 8 ½ x 11

1. Add this section in its entirety.

ELECTRICAL

A. 26 05 73 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY – 5 Pages 8 ½ x 11

1. Add this section in its entirety.

B. 26 41 00 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

1. Remove this section in its entirety.

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS:

The following sheets have been modified as part of Addendum 2:

HA101 – Level 3 – Known Environmental Hazards – 30 x 42

1. Revised keynotes and keynote placement on drawing.

2. Added “Additional Notes” on sheet for general guidance.

AE101 – Enlarged Plan, Sections, & Isometric – Building 77 – Level 3 – MCR – 30 x 42

1. Revised keynote 8.94; removed verbiage calling out contact sensors.

AE121 – Roof Plan – Building 77 – Level 3 – MCR – 30 x 42

1. Added layout of existing & new roof walkway pads.

AE601 – Door Schedule, Finish Schedule, & Details – 30 x 42

1. Revised keynote 8.94; removed verbiage calling out contact sensors.

A | 312 SW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73109 P | 405.842.6100 E | howdy@spur-design.com W | spur-design.com

E-601 – Electrical Partial One-Line Diagram – Building 77, 204 – 30 x 42

1. Added general note referencing overcurrent protection coordination study specifications for fault current protection.

2. Added keynote for contractor to coordinate final feeder and breaker sizes for the UPS systems prior to order.

3. Added trip and frame settings to all breakers in and feeding UPS systems.

4. Upsized UPS feeders.

5. Included permanent metering provisions on 2 distribution panels.

Signed, sealed, and dated drawings are provided for the following disciplines as part of Addendum 2:

1. Mechanical – 8 Pages 30 x 42

2. Electrical – 11 Pages 30 x 42

TOTAL: 92 Page 8 ½ x 11

23 Pages 30 x 42

END OF ADDENDUM NO. 02

621-24-701 EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades Tier 3 DC

James H. Quillen VAMC – Mountain Home, TN

Final Bid Documents

12-02-25

00 01 10-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

00 10 11 Medical Center Requirements 01-23

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21

01 28 26 Standard Fixture & Finish Schedule

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 12-25

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-23

01 33 24 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES (WEB-BASED SERVICE) 12-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21

DIVISIONS 03 AND 04 – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 12 00 Structural Insulated Panel

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

Final Bid Documents

12-02-25

00 01 10-2

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

DIVISIONS 11 AND 12 – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 05-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 03-23

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 03-23

Final Bid Documents

12-02-25

00 01 10-3

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 39 Underfloor Raceways for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 11-22

26 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 25 11 Busways 11-22

26 25 11.01 Busway System in Computer Rooms

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 11-22

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 11-22

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-22

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 06-15

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips

12-22

27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

Final Bid Documents

12-02-25

00 01 10-4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISIONS 31 THROUGH 48 – NOT USED

JAMES H. QUILLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER

DRAFT

Mountain Home VA Medical Center

Standard Finish and Fixture Schedule

01 28 26 Standard Fixture & Finish Schedule added to project manual

Confirm all finishes and fixtures with project COR and VA Interior Designer prior to purchasing.

Typical Finishes

Room Finish Legend

*See attached*

Room Finish Schedule

*Future*

Paint

Paint

Ceilings

Primer: PPG SEAL GRIP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ACRYLIC UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SEALER 17-

921XL

Intermediate Coats: PPG INTERIOR LATEX CEILING PAINT Finish Coat: PPG INTERIOR LATEX CEILING PAINT Finish: Flat Color: Bright White

Walls

Eggshell:

Primer: PPG SEAL GRIP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ACRYLIC UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SEALER 17-

921XL

Intermediate Coats: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish Coat: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish: Eggshell Color: PPG1023-1 Oatmeal (Primary) PPG1041-6 Sheffield Gray (Accent)

Brick Walls:

Primer: PPG SEAL GRIP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ACRYLIC UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SEALER 17-

921XL

Intermediate Coats: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish Coat: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE

Epoxy:

Primer: PPG SEAL GRIP INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ACRYLIC UNIVERSAL PRIMER/SEALER 17-

921XL

Intermediate Coats: PPG PITT-GLAZE WB1 INTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish Coat: PPG PITT-GLAZE WB1 INTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish: SEMI-GLOSS

Block Filler:

Primer: PPG SPEEDHIDE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR MASONRY BLOCK FILLER 6-7 Intermediate Coats: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE Finish Coat: PPG COPPER ARMOR INTERIOR LATEX EGGSHELL WHITE AND PASTEL BASE

Hollow Metal Frames:

Primer: PPG PITT-TECH PLUS WATERBORNE DTM ACRYLIC PRIMER FINISH 4020PF Intermediate Coats: PPG PITT-TECH PLUS HIGH PERFORMANCE WATERBORNE DTM ACRYLIC SEMI-

GLOSS ENAMEL 4216HP

Finish Coat: PPG PITT-TECH PLUS HIGH PERFORMANCE WATERBORNE DTM ACRYLIC SEMI-

GLOSS ENAMEL 4216HP

Finish: SEMI-GLOSS Color: TBD BY VA INTERIOR DESIGNER

Notes:

Min. level 4 drywall wall finish, UNO.

For existing hollow metal frames: Scuff-up chips and repaint entire door frame with V62-520 PPG BREAK-THROUGH INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS MIDTONE BASE. VA Interior Designer to specify color.

Order of work: Paint wall before wall protection is installed to remove cutting. Do not paint where wall protection is to be installed.

Accent colors should not terminate at outside corners.

Soffits and Fascia’s to be same color.

Preferred Applicators:

Microfiber: 1/2” Interior GWB, ¾” Brick

Surfaces NOT to be painted:

Concealed spaces, pipes, ducts Color Coding piping identification Nonferrous metals and stainless steel

Acoustic tile and suspension systems Door and frame rating labels Door and frame barcode labels

Lighting

General Lighting 2x2 or 2x4 Lay-in Fixture

2x4 or 2x2, All fixtures to be 4000K DIMMABLE. Review with interior Design and maintenance team:

Down Lighting

Or

Decorative Lighting

Wall Sconce: Visa Lighting – CBI930 SERENITY ADA WALL SCONCE

Wall Sconce: CB1930 L40K(L) – MVOLT – SNA – ESS – AMC

Corridor Light: Mark - Slot 1 – Direct/Indirect Wall

Corridor Light: S1LWID LLP 8FT MSL8 90CRI 40K 1000LMF WG I90CRI I40K I1000LMF SCT MIN1

MVOLT SLVT ZT

Overbed Lighting

Overbed Lighting: NEOB 5500LM NX 120 40K 90CRI RMDG ZT MIN1 MWAM

Vanity Lighting

Vanity Lighting: FMVCALS 36IN MVOLT 30K35K40K 90CRI BN 36” Typical, comes in 12”, 24”, 36” or 48” option, can be installed with or without wall plate

Exit Lighting

Walls-Wall Protection

Wall Protection-High Impact Panels (Sheets)

Oatmeal Colored Walls:

Vendor: Inpro Model: Palladium Rigid Vinyl Sheet - 406 Color: Pepperdust 0119 Notes: High Impact Panel sheets with coordinating trim pieces to be installed behind handrails and crashrails. See image above.

Sheffield Gray Colored Walls:

Vendor: Inpro Model: Palladium Rigid Vinyl Sheet - 406 Color: Storm Cloud 0372 Notes: High Impact Panel sheets with coordinating trim pieces to be installed behind handrails and crashrails. See image above.

Door Protection-High Impact Panels (Sheets)

Wood Doors:

Vendor: Inpro Model: Palladium Designer Kickplates- Model 30 Kickplate Color: Moccasin 0266 Notes: High Impact Panel sheets with coordinating trim pieces to be installed

Corner Guard

Description: Stainless Steel Corner Guard Vendor: Inpro Model: CO SAS-1828, 14 Gauge Color: Stainless Steel

HANDRAIL

Description: Oval Stainless Steel Top/Vinyl Wall Guard Bottom Vendor: Inpro Model: 3500SOV/3500SOFV Color: Stainless Steel Top and Castle 0256 vinyl bottom

Wall Guard

Description: Vinyl Wall Guard Vendor: Inpro Model: 700 Color: Castle 0256

Walls-Signage

Wall Signage

Manufacturer: Creative Signage Contact: Doug Richard - drichard@creativesignage.com Description: High left curved top Backplate color: Montana Walnut -Wilsonart 7110 Sign color: Gannett Off-White with Black Copy Sign Font: Arial regular (room number) / Optima (description)

Miscellaneous

Cubicle Track -Updated 10/20/2025

Manufacturer: Inpro Description: Formatrac Color: White

Cubicle Curtain Hooks -Updated 10/20/2025

Manufacturer: Inpro Description: Formatrac- Fixed end cap

Cubicle Curtain Fabric -Updated 10/20/2025

Brand: Inpro EZE-Swap Cubicle Curtains Fabric: Shield by Panaz Fabrics Color: Array Stone or Shoji Acceptance Description: Snap panels top, adjust mesh as required for ceiling height changes.

Mesh Color: Snow mesh

RESTROOM ACCESSORIES

Paper Towel Dispensers-for Z fold

Description: Combination C-Fold or Multifold Paper Towel Dispenser Vendor: Georgia Pacific Model: 56650A Notes:

Soap Dispenser

Description: Short Description: Solution, Hand Scrub,0.5% Triclosan,34oz,Surg,Quick Lathering

Vendor: Steris Corporation Item Number: Nif Item Number: 440274 (Company to supply dispensers with soap)/1307Q5

Toilet Paper Dispenser-Large Roll – Updated 6/21/24

Description: Georgia Pacific Jumbo Jr. Two Roll Bathroom Tissue Dispenser Vendor: Georgia Pacific Item Number: 59210 Notes: For use in large public restrooms, we will utilize the twin dispenser

Toilet Paper Dispenser-Small – Updated 6/21/24

Description: Compact-Side By Side Double Roll Vendor: Georgia Pacific Item Number: 56784 Notes: For use in patient rooms

Sanitary Napkin Dispenser

Description: Surface-Mounted Napkin/Tampon Vendor Classic Series Stainless Steel Vendor: GPS Federal Item Number: B-2706C Classic Series

Surface Mount Baby Changing Table

Description: Horizontal, Wall Mounted Baby Changing Station Vendor: Bobrick Item Number: KB300-SS https://www.koalabear.com/product-catalog/kb300-ss/

Recessed Mount Baby Changing Table

Description: Horizontal Stainless Steel Recessed-Mounted Vendor: Bobrick Item Number: KB310-SSRE https://www.koalabear.com/product-catalog/kb310-ssre/

Coat Hook – Updated 6/21/24

Description: Nailhead Wall Coat Hook, 3 Hook Vendor: Safco Item Number: 4201

Coat Hook for Restroom Stalls & Beside Baby Changers– Updated 6/21/24

Description: Stainless Bag Hook Vendor: Bobrick Item Number: 310-54-KIT

Clock

Description: Atomic Logo Clock Vendor: GSA Global Supply Item Number: 6645-01-492-0378 https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?

gsin=11000004921336 https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?gsin=11000004921336 https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?gsin=11000004921336

Calendar Boards

Description: Wall Calendar Board Vendor: GSA Global Supply OR MBA Office Supply Inc.

Item Number: 7510-01-141-8657 https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?

gsin=11000057580355

Window Shades

Description: Rollease Acmeda Contract Sunshadow Color: 3000 N002 White/Beige * Openness: 1% openness for exam rooms, patient rooms, patient care areas, and conference rooms (unless blackout shades necessary)

3% openness for waiting room and public areas, admin areas

Notes: Mount inside. 3" Fascia, color white*. Control Position: Right

*Color may vary – confirm with designer.

Inpatient Communication Board

Vendor: VividBoard Item: InHarmony (Standard Mount) Size: x4” x 36” Notes: Font: Myriad Pro Bold Color: PMS 7545

Patient Room Flag

Description: Room Status Signaling Flag, 4-flag Vendor: Grainger Item Number: 3WHJ2 https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Room-

Status-Signaling-Flag- 3WHJ2?nls=3&ssf=3&searchBar=true&searchQuery=3WHJ2

Notes: For short flags: http://www.medicus-health.com/Short-Room-Flag-Flag- Primary-Colors-1.aspx https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?gsin=11000057580355 https://www.gsaadvantage.gov/advantage/ws/catalog/product_detail?gsin=11000057580355 https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Room-Status-Signaling-Flag-3WHJ2?nls=3&ssf=3&searchBar=true&searchQuery=3WHJ2 https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Room-Status-Signaling-Flag-3WHJ2?nls=3&ssf=3&searchBar=true&searchQuery=3WHJ2 https://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Room-Status-Signaling-Flag-3WHJ2?nls=3&ssf=3&searchBar=true&searchQuery=3WHJ2 http://www.medicus-health.com/Short-Room-Flag-Flag-Primary-Colors-1.aspx http://www.medicus-health.com/Short-Room-Flag-Flag-Primary-Colors-1.aspx

44 Gallon Utility Container

Description: Brute, 44 Gallon Gray Plastic Utility Container Vendor: Rubbermaid Item Number: 2FTH5 Notes: Must purchase lid and dolly separately. Dolly: 5W007; Lid: 4W016 http://www.grainger.com/product/RUBBERMAID-BRUTE-44-gal-Gray-

2FTH5?searchBar=true&searchQuery=2fth5

18 Gallon Step-On – Break Rooms

Description: Slim Jim, Plastic, 18 Gallon Step On, Beige Vendor: Rubbermaid Item Number: 1883460 Notes: Beige http://www.grainger.com/product/RUBBERMAID-BRUTE-44-gal-Gray-2FTH5?searchBar=true&searchQuery=2fth5 http://www.grainger.com/product/RUBBERMAID-BRUTE-44-gal-Gray-2FTH5?searchBar=true&searchQuery=2fth5

4 Gallon Step-On - Restrooms

Description: Slim Jim, Plastic, 4 Gallon Step On, Beige Vendor: Rubbermaid Item Number: 1883455 Notes: Restrooms

Biohazard Step-On

Description: Slim Jim, Plastic, 4 Gallon Step on, Red Vendor: Rubbermaid Item Number: 1883563 Notes: For use as biohazard trash can

Standard Office Trash Can

Description: Fire Resistant Wastebasket, Rectangular, Fiberglass, 7 Gallon, Beige Vendor: Rubbermaid Item Number: RCP-254300BEIGE

Trash/Recycle Combo

Description: Kaleidoscopes Black Tie Series Vendor: Recycle Away Item Number: RC-KDSQ-3S-BT

Notes: Plastic/Trash/Aluminum

Receptacle Covers

Outlets, Switches: Light Almond faceplate with Light Almond switches and outlets.

Emergency Power red faceplates and red outlets.

Plumbing Fixtures

Water Fountain

Elkay:

# EMABF8WSSK # EZWS-ERPBM28K

Bedpan Washer

Description: Zurn bedpan washer-flushvalve-Z6000AV-BWN Vendor: Zurn Item Number: Z6000AV-BWN

Hand Shower

Description: Delta Hand Shower Vendor: Delta Item Number: 59462-WH-PK

Shower Scald Guard

Description: Powers Scald Guard Vendor: Powers Item Number: HT115

Under Sink Mixing Valve

Description: Under Sink Mixing Valve Vendor: Watts Item Number: LFUSG-BM2

Wall-Hung Sink

Description: Murro Universal Design Ever Clean Wall Mounted Sink Vendor: American Standard Item Number: 0954.004EC.020 & 0059.020EC

Wall-Hung Toilet

Description: ProFlo Wall Hung Toilet Vendor: ProFlo Item Number: PF1731WH Notes: all toilets to be manual flush

Faucet with Wrist Blade Handles

Description: Zurn faucet with wrist blade handles Vendor: Zurn Item Number: Z871B4-XL Notes: these faucets are either 8in or 4in centers must specify when ordering

Electronic Faucet

Description: Zurn AquaSense Battery Powered Faucet electronic faucet Vendor: Zurn Item Number: Z6920-XL 2.2GPM required. Add part #G62621 Female Laminar Flow

Door Hardware-Entrances

Security Hardware-Door Locks

Manufacturer: Best-Stanley Door Type/Fit/Finish: Offices: 45H7-A-3H-626 Bathroom: 45H0-L-3H-626-VIN

Stores: 45H7-D-3H-626 Passage: 45H0-N-3H-626 Class/Meeting: 45H7-R-3H-626

Security Hardware-Closers

Manufacturer: Stanley Model Number: D4550/ D4551 series

Security Hardware-Fire/Panic Hardware

Notes: Must meet ANSI Standard for non-doggable hardware. 626 Finish.

Automatic Door Operators

Manufacturers: Horton Sensors, Control Modules: BEA Only Activation Controls: All Door Activation must be automatic, touchless, or autosensing

Secure Entrance Hardware

Manufacturer: HIRSCH/Identive Controllers: Model 8 ONLY

Keypads: DS47L-SSP-HE Latch-Strike: HES 1006 OR 9600 Cabling: SHIELDED, BUNDLED MUST MEET fips201 COMPLIANCE

The above fixtures are those that have often been used in the Mountain Home VA facility.

These are guidelines, showing several existing and approved products by said manufacturers.

Colors and styles are subject to change per project, as approved by project COR and VA Interior Designer.

Doors

Description: Solid Core Doors Face veneer to be standard thickness, thoroughly dried, tapeless, and complying with AWI standards, lay at right angles to cross banding.

Species shall be premium grade, plain sliced white birch, or other finish consistent in area with recent work. Factory Finished.

Description: Hollow Metal Doors Construct doors of 2 outer steel sheets not less than 18 Gauge, with edges welded and finished flush. Seams or joints will not be permitted on door faces. Vertical edge seams cannot be filled or welded. Reinforce outer face sheets with 20 gauge interlocking vertical channels of Z-shaped members spaced not over 6” apart and spot welded to outer face sheets. Cap tops of exterior doors to prevent accumulation of water.

Description: Glass Door Assemblies Review proposed specifications with VA Design team including locksmith, maintenance, and interior design.

Door Frames

Description: Hollow Metal Door Frames Frames (Including window frames and glazing in doors, shall be combination type with integral trim and fabricated with mitered and full welded face type construction at corners. Must be factory Primed.

Finish painted in field. Metal for interior frames shall be phosphate-treated prior to painting. Metal for exterior frames shall be galvanized-bonderized steel with nominal zinc coating of .00150” on each side.

Frames shall be fabricated from steel not lighter than: 14 Gauge exterior. 16 Gauge Interior. Knock down frames not permitted.

621-24-701 | EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades

Tier-3 Data Center – Mountain Home, TN

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SECTION 25 10 10

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This Section includes the following for the advanced metering of the systems of the facility. The metered systems include the electrical power and domestic water systems. The metering systems in each facility are part of a Corporate-Wide utility metering system, rendering the VA accurate and automated metering of its facilities’ energy and water flows. Metering systems are comprised of:

1. PC-based workstation(s) or server(s) and software.

2. Communication network and interface modules supporting RS-232, RS-

485, Modbus TCP/IP (IEEE 802.3), as required for data transmission protocols.

3. Electric meters.

4. Volumetric flowmeters, temperature sensors and pressure transducers.

5. Mass flowmeters.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

COMPONENTS: Requirements for seismic restraint of nonstructural components.

B. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION:

General mechanical requirements, common to more than one section in mechanical.

C. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Flowmeters and communications

D. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements and items that are common to more than one section of Division 26.

E. Section 26 05 21, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW): Low voltage cable.

F. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path for possible ground fault currents.

G. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduits.

H. Section 26 11 16, SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS: Unit secondary substation.

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I. Section 26 13 00, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR: High voltage switchgear.

J. Section 26 18 41, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE SWITCHES: High voltage switches.

K. Section 26 23 00, LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR: Secondary distribution switchgear.

L. Section 26 24 11, DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS: Secondary distribution switchboards.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. AMR: Automatic meter reading is the technology of automatically collecting consumption, diagnostic, and status data from water and energy metering devices (water, gas, electric, steam) and transferring that data to a central database for billing, troubleshooting, and analyzing.

B. AUMS: Advanced Utility Metering System: the system described by this

Section.

C. BACnet: BACnet is a Data Communications Protocol for Building

Automation and Control Networks. It is defined by ASHRAE/ANSI Standard

135 (ISO 16484-5) standard protocol.

D. Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS): an international standard defining communications and operation support interface requirements for a data over cable system, by the Cable

Television Laboratories, Inc. consortium

E. Data Head (on meters): converts analog and pulse signals to digital signals for transmission to the Site Data Aggregation Device. Also provides for limited storage of the digital signals.

F. Device Accuracy: accuracy in this section is based on actual flow, not full scale or full range. Device accuracy measures the conversion of flow information to analog or pulse signals.

G. Ethernet: Local area network, based on IEEE 802.3 standards.

H. Firmware: Software (programs or data) that has been written onto read-only memory (ROM). Firmware is a combination of software and hardware.

Storage media with ROMs that have data or programs recorded on them are firmware.

I. Gateway: Bi-directional protocol translator connecting control systems that use different communication protocols.

J. GB: gigabyte. When used to describe data storage, "GB" represents 1024 megabytes.

K. HTML: Hypertext markup language.

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L. I/O: Input/output.

M. KB: Short for kilobyte. When used to describe data storage, "KB" represents 1024 bytes.

N. KY Pulse: A term used by the metering industry to describe a method of measuring consumption of electricity that is based on a relay changing status in response to the rotation of the disk in the meter.

O. LAN: Local area network. Sometimes plural as "LANs."

P. LCD: Liquid crystal display.

Q. LonMark: An association comprising of suppliers and installers of

LonTalk products. The Association provides guidelines for the implementation of the LonTalk protocol to ensure interoperability through Standard implementation.

R. LonTalk: An open standard protocol developed by the Echelon Corporation that uses a “Neuron Chip” for communication.

S. LonWorks: Network technology developed by the Echelon Corporation.

T. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or remote-control, signaling and power-limited circuits.

U. MB: megabyte. When used to describe data storage, "MB" represents 1024 kilobytes.

V. Mbps: Megabytes per second, equal to 8 megabits per second

W. Modbus TCP/IP: An open protocol for exchange of process data.

X. Monitoring: Acquisition, processing, communication, and display of equipment status data, metered electrical parameter values, power quality evaluation data, event and alarm signals, tabulated reports, and event logs.

Y. OTDR: Optical Time Domain Reflectometer. A test instrument that analyzes the light loss in an optical fiber. Used to find faults, splices, and bends in the line, it works by sending out a light pulse and measuring its reflection. Such devices can measure fiber lines that are longer than 150 miles

Z. PC: Personal computer

AA. PICS, Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement: A written document that identifies the particular options specified by BACnet that are implemented in a device.

BB. REO: Resident Engineer Office: the VA office administering the construction contract.

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CC. Reporting Accuracy: this is the root-mean-square sum of all of the metering devices’ inaccuracies: measurement inaccuracy, mechanical inaccuracy, analog-to-digital or pulse integration inaccuracy, etc., up to the meter’s data head.

DD. rms: Root-mean-square value of alternating voltage, which is the square root of the mean value of the square of the voltage values during a complete cycle.

EE. Router: A device that connects two or more networks at the network layer.

FF. RS-232: A Telecommunications Industry Association standard for asynchronous serial data communications between terminal devices.

GG. RS-485: A Telecommunications Industry Association standard for multipoint communications using two twisted-pairs.

HH. TB: terabyte. When used to describe data storage, "TB" represents 1024 gigabytes.

II. TCP/IP: Transport control protocol/internet protocol.

JJ. Turn-down: the maximum flow divided by the minimum flow through a meter; used along with accuracy requirements. For example, a meter shall be accurate to within 2% of actual flow with throughout a 20:1 turndown

KK. THD: Total harmonic distortion.

LL. UPS: Uninterruptible power supply; used both in singular and plural context.

MM. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair cabling, used to limit crosstalk and electromagnetic interference from the environment

NN. WAN: Wide area network.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer's authorized representative who is trained and approved for installation of units required for this

Project.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced at least three years in manufacturing and installing power monitoring and control equipment similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency, and marked for intended use.

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D. System Modifications: Make recommendations for system modification in writing to the VA. No system modifications shall be made without prior written approval of the VA. Any modifications made to the system shall be incorporated into the Operations and Maintenance Instructions, and other documentation affected. Provide to the VA software updates for all software furnished under this specification during this contract’s construction and verification periods and for the first two years after government acceptance. All updated software shall be verified as part of this contract.

1.5 PERFORMANCE

A. The advanced utility metering system shall conform to the following:

1. Site Data Aggregation Device Graphic Display: The system shall display up to 4 graphics on a single screen with a minimum of (20) dynamic points per graphic. All current data shall be displayed within (10) seconds of the request.

2. Site Data Aggregation Device Graphic Refresh: The system shall update all dynamic points with current data within ten seconds. Data refresh shall be automatic, without operator intervention.

3. Meter Scan: All changes of metered values shall be transmitted over the high-speed network such that any data used or displayed at a controller or Site Data Aggregation Device will be current, within the prior ten seconds.

4. Alarm Response Time: The maximum time from when meter goes into alarm to when it is annunciated at the workstation shall not exceed ten seconds.

5. Reporting Accuracy: Listed below are minimum acceptable reporting accuracies for all values within the below minimum turn-down envelope reported by the meters:

Measured Variable Units

Measured

Minimum

Turn-Down of Meter

Reporting

Accuracy (Note

1)

Electricity V, A, W, etc.

n/a

±0.5% of measured value

Domestic Water flow l/s (GPH) 20:1 ±2%

Outside Air Temperature °C (°F) n/a ±2%

Outside Air Relative

Humidity % rh n/a ±2.5%

Table 1.5: Meter Performance Criteria

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Table Notes:

1. This table shows reporting accuracy, not merely the meter’s accuracy. Reporting accuracy includes meter accuracy and data conversion accuracy. See Article 1.3 in this Section for definition. Accuracy is shown against the measured value, not against the full range of the meter.

2. l/s: liter per second

CFH: cubic feet per hour kW: kilowatt

MBH: 1000’s British Thermal Units per hour

GPH: gallons per hour

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Labor and materials for advanced utility metering systems shall be warranted for a period as specified under Warranty in FAR clause

52.246-21.

B. Advance utility metering system failures during the warranty period shall be adjusted, repaired, or replaced at no cost or reduction in service to the owner. The system includes all computer equipment, transmission equipment, and all sensors and metering devices.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: for each type of product indicated, attach copies of approved Product Data submittals for products (such as flowmeters, temperature sensors and pressure transmitters, switchboards, and switchgear) that describe advance utility metering features to illustrate coordination among related equipment and utility metering and control.

B. Shop Drawings: include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Outline Drawings: Indicate arrangement of meters, components and clearance and access requirements. Clearly identify system components, internal connections, and all field connections.

2. Block Diagram: Show interconnections between components specified in this Section and devices furnished with power distribution system components. Indicate data communication paths and identify networks, data buses, data gateways, concentrators, and other devices to be used. Describe characteristics of network and other data communication lines.

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3. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

4. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and communications wiring.

Coordinate nomenclature and presentation with a block diagram. Show all communications network components and include a communications single-line diagram indicating device interconnection and addressing information for all system devices. Identify terminal blocks used for interconnections and wire type to be used.

5. UPS sizing calculations for workstation.

C. Software and Firmware Operational Documentation:

1. Self-study guide describing the process for setting equipment's network address; setting Owner's options; procedures to ensure data access from any PC on the network, using a standard Web browser; and recommended firewall setup.

2. Software operating and upgrade manuals.

3. Software Backup: On a compact disc, complete with Owner-selected options.

4. Device address list and the set point of each device and operator option, as set in applications software.

5. Graphic file and printout of graphic screens and related icons, with legend.

6. "Quick-Start" guide to describe a simple, three-step commissioning process for setting the equipment’s Ethernet address, and ensuring trouble-free data access from any PC on the network, using a standard web browser.

D. Software Upgrade Kit: For Owner to use in modifying software to suit future utility metering system revisions.

E. Firmware Upgrade Kit: For Owner to use in modifying firmware to suit future power system revisions or advanced utility metering system revisions. Firmware updates, and necessary software tools for firmware updates, shall be downloadable from the internet. VA shall be able to update firmware, in equipment, without removing device from the equipment. VA shall be capable of updating firmware over the utility metering communication network or through local communication ports on the device.

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F. Software licenses and upgrades required by and installed for operating and programming digital and analog devices.

G. Qualification Data: For installer and manufacturer

H. Other Informational Submittals:

1. System installation and setup guides, with data forms to plan and record options and setup decisions.

I. Revise and update the Contract Drawings to include details of the system design. Drawings shall be on 17 by 11 inches sheets. Details to be shown on the Design Drawing include:

1. Details on logical structure of the network. This includes logical location of all network hardware.

2. Manufacturer and model number for each piece of computer and network hardware.

3. Physical location for each piece of network or computer hardware.

4. Physical routing of LAN cabling.

5. Physical and qualitative descriptions of connectivities.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For advanced utility metering system components and meters, to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. Include the following:

1. Operating and applications software documentation.

2. Software licenses.

3. Software service agreement.

4. PC installation and operating documentation, manuals, and software for the PC and all installed peripherals. Software shall include system restore, emergency boot compact disks, and drivers for all installed hardware. Provide separately for each PC.

5. Hard copies of manufacturer's specification sheets, operating specifications, design guides, user's guides for software and hardware, and PDF files on CD-ROM of the hard-copy submittal.

6. In addition to the copies required by 01 00 00, provide 5 bound paper copies of the Operation and Maintenance Data and two compact disks (CD), with all Instructions as Acrobat PDF files. The pdf files shall be identical to the paper copies and shall Acrobat navigation tools including Bookmarks for each Chapter.

7. The advanced utility metering system Operation and Maintenance

Instructions shall include:

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a. Procedures for the AUMS system start-up, operation, and shutdown.

b. Final As-Built drawings, including actual LAN cabling routing shown on architectural backgrounds.

1) IP address(es) as applicable for each piece of network hardware.

2) IP address for each computer server, workstation, and networked printer.

3) Network identifier (name) for each printer, computer server and computer workstation.

4) CEA-709.1B address (domain, subnet, node address) for each

CEA-709.1B TP/FT-10 to IP Router.

c. Routine maintenance checklist, rendered in a Microsoft Excel format. The routine maintenance checklist shall be arranged in a columnar format. The first column shall list all installed devices, the second column shall list each device’s node identifier/address, the third column shall describe each device’s physical location, the fourth column shall state the maintenance activity or state no maintenance required, the fifth column shall state the frequency of the maintenance activity, frequency of calibration and the sixth column for additional comments or reference.

d. Qualified service organization list.

e. In addition to the requirements in Section 01 33 23, the submittal shall include manufacturer Installation Requirements.

f. Include complete instructions for calibration of each meter type and model.

g. Start-Up and Start-Up Testing Report.

h. Performance verification test procedures and reports.

i. Preventive Maintenance Work Plan.

j. In addition to factory-trained manufacturers' representative’s requirements in 01 00 00, provide signed letter by factory-trained manufacturers' representatives stating that the system and components are installed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ recommendations.

B. Field quality-control test reports.

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1.9 LICENSING AGREEMENT

A. Licenses procured as part of this work become the property of the government upon acceptance of the work. Licenses shall have no expiration.

B. Technical Support: Beginning with Government Acceptance, provide software support for two years.

C. Upgrade Service: Update software to latest version at Project completion. Install and program software upgrades that become available within two years from date of Government Acceptance. Upgrading software shall include the operating systems. Upgrade shall include new or revised licenses for use of software.

1. Provide 30-day notice to Owner to allow scheduling and access to system and to allow Owner to upgrade computer equipment if necessary.

1.10 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

A. Preventive Maintenance Requirements: provide a preventative maintenance plan with attached procedures indicated by meter and component manufacturers. Perform maintenance procedures for a period of 1 year after government acceptance, at frequencies and using procedures required by the meter and component manufacturers. At a minimum and if the manufacturer is silent on its preventative maintenance requirements, frequencies, deliverables, and activities shall comply with the following:

1. Preventive Maintenance Work Plan: prepare a Preventive Maintenance

Work Plan to schedule all required preventive maintenance. VA approval of the Work Plan shall be obtained. Adhere to the approved work plan to facilitate VA verification of work. If the Contractor finds it necessary to reschedule maintenance, a written request shall be made to the VA detailing the reasons for the proposed change at least five days prior to the originally scheduled date.

Scheduled dates shall be changed only with the prior written approval of the REO.

2. Semiannual Maintenance: perform the following Semiannual Maintenance as specified:

a. Perform data backups on all Server Hardware.

b. Run system diagnostics and correct diagnosed problems.

c. Perform fan checks and filter changes for AUMS hardware.

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d. Perform all necessary adjustments on printers.

e. Resolve all outstanding problems.

f. Install new ribbons, ink cartridges and toner cartridges into printers, and ensure that there is at least one spare ribbon or cartridge located at each printer.

3. Maintenance Procedures

a. Maintenance Coordination: Any scheduled maintenance event by

Contractor that will result in component downtime shall be coordinated with the VA as follows. Time periods shall be measured as actual elapsed time from beginning of equipment off-line period, including working and non-working hours.

1) For non-redundant computer server hardware, provide minimum 10 working days’ notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 8 hours.

2) For redundant computer server hardware, provide minimum 10 working days’ notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 36 hours.

3) For active (powered) network hardware, provide minimum 10 working days’ notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 6 hours.

4) For cabling and other passive network hardware, provide 21 days’ notice, components shall be off-line for no more than 12 hours.

b. Software/Firmware: Software/firmware maintenance shall include operating systems, application programs, and files required for the proper operation of the advanced utility metering system regardless of storage medium. User- (project site-) developed software is not covered by this contract, except that the advanced utility metering system software/firmware shall be maintained to allow user creation, modification, deletion, and proper execution of such user-developed software as specified.

Perform diagnostics and corrective reprogramming as required to maintain total advanced utility metering system operations as specified. Back up software before performing any computer hardware and software maintenance. Do not modify any parameters without approval from the VA. Any approved changes and additions

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shall be properly documented, and the appropriate manuals shall be updated.

c. Network: Network maintenance shall include testing transmission media and equipment to verify signal levels, system data rates, errors, and overall system performance.

B. Service Call Reception

1. A VA representative will advise the Contractor by phone or in person of all maintenance and service requests, as well as the classification of each based on the definitions specified. A description of the problem or requested work, date and time notified, location, classification, and other appropriate information will be placed on a Service Call Work Authorization Form by the VA.

2. The Contractor shall have procedures for receiving and responding to service calls during regular working hours. A single telephone number shall be provided for receipt of service calls during regular working hours. Service calls shall be considered received by the

Contractor at the time and date the telephone call is placed by the

VA.

3. Separately record each service call request, as received on the

Service Call Work Authorization form. Complete the Service Call Work

Authorization form for each service call. The completed form shall include the serial number identifying the component involved, its location, date, and time the call was received, nature of trouble, names of the service personnel assigned to the task, instructions describing what has to be done, the amount and nature of the materials to be used, the time and date work started, and the time and date of completion.

4. Respond to each service call request within two working hours. The status of any item of work must be provided within four hours of the inquiry during regular working hours, and within sixteen hours after regular working hours or as needed to repair equipment.

1.11 SPARE PARTS

A. Furnish spare parts described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

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1. Addressable Relays: One for every ten installed. Furnish at least one of each type.

2. Data Line Surge Suppressors: One for every ten of each type installed. Furnish at least one of each type.

B. Furnish spare parts shall not be used for any warranty-required remediation.

1.12 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent referenced, unless otherwise noted. Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B16.1-1998..............Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

B31.1-2007..............Power Piping

B31.8-2007..............Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping

Systems

B31.9-2008..............Building Services Piping

B40.100-1998............Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments

C. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers

ASHRAE 135-2008.........A Data Communication Protocol for Building

Automation and Control Networks (ANSI)

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

A53-2006................Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

A106-2006...............Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High Temperature

Service

E. Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

709.1B-2002.............Control Network Protocol Specification

709.3-1999..............Free-Topology Twisted-Pair Channel

Specification

852-A-2004..............Tunneling Component Network Protocols Over

Internet Protocol Channels

F. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

EMC-2002................FCC Electromagnetic Compliance Requirements

G. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

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81-1983.................IEEE Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

100-2000................The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards

Terms

802.1D-2004.............Media Access Control Bridges

802.2-2003..............Standards for Local Area Networks: Logical Link

Control

802.3-2005..............Information Technology - Telecommunications and

Information Exchange between Systems. Local and

Metropolitan Area Networks - Specific

Requirements - Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple

Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)

Access Method and Physical Layer Specifications

(ANSI)

1100-2005...............Recommended Practice for Powering and Grounding

Electronic Equipment (ANSI)

C37.90.1-2002...........Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for

Relays and Relay Systems Associated with

Electric Power Apparatus

C57.13-2008.............Standard Requirements for Instrument

Transformers

C62.41.1-2002...........Guide on the Surges Environment in Low-

Voltage(1000 V and Less) AC Power Circuits

C62.41.2-2002...........Recommended Practice on Characterization of

Surges in Low-Voltage (1000 V and Less) AC

Power Circuits

H. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

IEC 61000-2005..........Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-5:

Testing and Measurement Techniques; Surge

Immunity Test

I. National Electrical Contractors Association

NECA 1-2006.............Good Workmanship in Electrical Construction

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

250-2008................Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts

Maximum)

C12.1-2008..............Electric Meters; Code for Electricity Metering

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C12.20-2002.............Electricity Meter - 0.2 and 0.5 Accuracy

Classes

C62.61-1993.............Gas Tube Surge Arresters on Wire Line Telephone

Circuits

ICS 1-2008..............Standard for Industrial Control and Systems

General Requirements

K. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

800, Part 39-2008......

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