Specifications_-_Bldg_41-4A_20_Bed_Unit_Project_Manual_-_Issued_For_Bid_-_Volume_2.pdf

PROJECT

MANUAL

Albuquerque Veterans Administration Hospital NMVAHCS Building 41-4A M/S 20 Bed Unit

Project Number: 501-330

Volume 2 of 2

04.27.18

Issued For Bid

Digitally signed by Mike Dexter Date: 2018.04.30 16:36:56-06'00'

Digitally signed by John Heck Date: 2018.04.30 16:37:24-06'00'

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

09-11 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-11

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-13 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 41 00 Room Sealing and Air-Tightness Testing 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-14

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 04-13 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Based Underlayment

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 07-11 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 07-11 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-11

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-11 06 16 43 Gypsum Sheathing 05-12 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-13

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 10-10 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-13

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07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 12-13 07 65 00 Self Adhering Flexible Flashing 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-11 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 11-11 07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13 08 13 70 Interior Sliding Aluminum Framed Doors 06-14 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 10-12 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 10-11 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 11-12 08 51 13.11 Side-Hinged Aluminum Windows 10-13 08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13 08 80 00 Glazing 05-14 08 83 13 Mirrored Glass Glazing 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 06-14 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 10-11 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 05-12 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-13 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-11 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 07-13 09 68 00 Carpeting 10-11 09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 11-11 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-11 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 11-11 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 70 00 Medical Equipment 06-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 06-13

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09 21 05 49 Fire Suppression & Electrical Installation Coordination 06-14 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems 09-11

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09 22 13 20 Linear Shower Drains 06-14 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 08-12 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 12-10

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-10 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-10 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 11-10

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 05-11 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 05-11 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 06-13 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-12 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 03-10 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-10 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-10 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-13 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 12-12

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 12-12 26 24 16 Panelboards 05-14 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 12-12 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 12-12 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 12-12 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 11-09 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 10-06 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 12-05 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-13 27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13 27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 08-09 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 01-10

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 06-13 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

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

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SECTION 21 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

B. Definitions:

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

1.2 WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

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

D. Building Components for Attachment of Hangers: Section 05 31 00, STEEL

DECKING. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING.

E. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

F. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

G. Flashing for Wall and Roof Penetrations: Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND

SHEET METAL.

H. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

I. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS

K. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

L. Section 26 29 11, LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTERS.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

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

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

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

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

3. Pipe sleeves.

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

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

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

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

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

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

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A575-96.................Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades R

(2002)

E84-2003................Standard Test Method for Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2000...............Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building

Construction and Materials

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-96..................Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

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

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

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

D. Valve Tags and Lists:

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

1/2-inch high for number designation, and not less than 1/4-inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2 inches round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

2. Valve lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3-ring notebook.

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

2.3 FIRESTOPPING

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

2.4 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.5 PIPE PENETRATIONS

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

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

1. for sleeves: Extend sleeve one inch above finished floor and provide sealant for watertight joint.

2. for blocked out floor openings: Provide 1-1/2 inch angle set in silicone adhesive around opening.

3. for drilled penetrations: Provide 1-1/2 inch angle ring or square set in silicone adhesive around penetration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

H. Sleeve Clearance: Sleeve through floors, walls, partitions, and beam flanges shall be one inch greater in diameter than external diameter of pipe. Sleeve for pipe with insulation shall be large enough to accommodate the insulation. Interior openings shall be caulked tight

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I. Sealant and Adhesives: Shall be as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT

SEALANTS.

2.6 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Material and Type: Chrome plated brass or chrome plated steel, one piece or split type with concealed hinge, with set screw for fastening to pipe, or sleeve. Use plates that fit tight around pipes, cover openings around pipes and cover the entire pipe sleeve projection.

B. Thickness: Not less than 3/32-inch for floor plates. For wall and ceiling plates, not less than 0.025-inch for up to 3-inch pipe, 0.035-inch for larger pipe.

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, walls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Use where insulation ends on exposed water supply pipe drop from overhead. Provide a watertight joint in spaces where brass or steel pipe sleeves are specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment.

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

B. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the COR. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the COR shall be replaced. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by means of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation.

Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, water, chemical or mechanical injury.

C. Concrete and Grout: Use concrete and shrink compensating grout 3000 psi minimum, specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

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

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E. Work in Existing Building:

1. Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of the Section

01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for relocation of existing equipment, alterations and restoration of existing building(s).

2. As specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to existing service piping at times that will least interfere with normal operation of the facility.

3. Cut required openings through existing masonry and reinforced concrete using diamond core drills. Use of pneumatic hammer type drills, impact type electric drills, and hand or manual hammer type drills, will be permitted only with approval of the COR. Locate openings that will least effect structural slabs, columns, ribs or beams. Refer to the COR for determination of proper design for openings through structural sections and opening layouts approval, prior to cutting or drilling into structure. After COR's approval, carefully cut opening through construction no larger than absolutely necessary for the required installation.

F. Switchgear Drip Protection: Every effort shall be made to eliminate the installation of pipe above electrical and telephone switchgear. If this is not possible, encase pipe in a second pipe with a minimum of joints.

G. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remedial action performed as directed at no additional cost to the Government.

2. The term "conveniently accessible" is defined as capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as motors, fans, pumps, belt guards, transformers, high voltage lines, piping, and ductwork.

3.2 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

A. Start up equipment as described in equipment specifications. Verify that vibration is within specified tolerance prior to extended operation.

Temporary use of equipment is specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS, Article, TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT.

3.3 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

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

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

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

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

3.4 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

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

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SECTION 21 05 49

FIRE SUPPRESSION AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform with applicable provisions of the General Conditions, Supplemental General Conditions and General Requirements.

1.2 RELATED DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

A. Section 21 0511, Common Work Results for Fire Suppression.

B. Division 22 for Plumbing Systems.

C. Division 23 for Facility Management System.

D. Division 25 for Integrated Automation.

E. Division 26 for Electrical.

F. Division 28 for Fire Alarm System.

1.3 SCOPE

A. It is the intention of this section to summarize the coordination of effort defined in the related sections and divisions of this specification.

B. If there is a conflict between this Section and other Sections and Divisions of this specification, this Section shall be the governing and decisive Section.

C. Make all connections to motors and controls for equipment supplied and/or installed under Division 21 according to Table 1.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

Not Applicable.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. No work shall be performed until the reviewed and marked submittal data have been reissued to the Contractor, unless written permission is obtained from the Architect.

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TABLE 1

Item or System Note Supplie d By (3)

Installe d By (3)

Powered By

Control Field Wiring By

Fused and Non-Fused Disconnects (1) Div. 26 Div. 26 Div. 26 N/A

Control Relays & Control Transformers

(1) Div. 21 Div. 21 Div. 26 Div. 21

Fire Alarm System & Interface w/Fire Suppression Systems

Div.

Div. 28 Div. 28 Div. 28

Fire Pump Systems, including main pump & jacket pump control panels, automatic transfer switches and remote monitoring panels

Div.

Div. 21 Div. 26 Div. 21

Fire Sprinkler System Control - Supervisory Panels & Devices, Including Tamper Switches & Flow Switches

Div.

Div. 21 N/A Div. 28

TABLE NOTES:

1. Unless specified to be supplied with the equipment

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SECTION 21 10 00

WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic fire sprinkler system complete and ready for operation, for the limits of the project as identified on the drawings including the mechanical equipment rooms, and accessible shafts.

B. Installation of new sectional valves in the sprinkler system as required by code.

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Access panels for plaster ceilings: Section 08 31 13, ACCESS DOORS AND

FRAMES.

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

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

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

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system shall be in accordance with the required advisory provisions of NFPA 13, 14, 20, 25, 75, 82.

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

1. Sprinkler Protection:

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

over the hydraulically most remote 1500 sq. ft.

b. Kitchen, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and storage

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0.15 gpm/sq. ft. over the hydraulically most remote 1500 sq. ft.

c. Clean and soiled linen rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laundry, laboratories, retail sales and storage rooms, storage room over 250 sq. ft. boiler plants, loading docks: Ordinary Group 2, 0.20 gpm/sq. ft. over the hydraulically most remote 1500 sq. ft.

d. Provide sprinklers in accessible shafts per NFPA 13 latest edition.

2. Add water allowance of 250 gpm for inside and outside hose streams to the sprinkler requirements at the connection to the distribution main.

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

4. Water Supply:

a. Building fire protection is supplied thru a fire pump. Contractor shall obtain a fire flow test and hydraulically calculate the sprinkler system to the riser.

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

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

NFPA 13.

E. Locate sprinklers in patient bedrooms assuming all privacy curtains have 1/2 in. openings in mesh extending 18 in. from ceiling.

F. Seismic Protection: Seismically brace all new and existing piping systems in accordance with Zone 2, of NFPA 13 latest edition.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Sprinkler design shall be done by a certified professional. All plans shall be stamped by qualified P.E.

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

D. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data:

1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Valves

3. Drips

4. Sprinklers-each type, temperature and model

5. Inspectors Test Alarm Modules

6. Sprinkler Cabinets

7. Sprinkler Plugs

8. Valve Cabinet

9. Pressure Gauges

10. Pressure Switches

11. Pipe Hangers and Supports

12. Water Flow Switches

13. Valve Tamper Switches

E. Detailed drawings in accordance with NFPA 13, the latest adopted editions. Drawings shall be prepared using CADD software stamped by fire protection professional engineer and include all new and existing sprinklers and piping. Use format in use at the VA medical center.

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

F. Hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system in accordance with

NFPA 13 latest edition.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Indicating Valves

2. Water Flow and valve tamper switches

H. Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Provide copies of completed as-built drawings per Section 01 00 00

GENERAL REQIREMENTS.

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

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

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

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

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

1.7 WARRANTY

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

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

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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

14-2010 ................Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

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

Based Fire Protection Systems

70-2011 ................National Electrical Code

72-2010 ................National Fire Alarm Code

82-2009 ................Incinerators, Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment

170-2009 ...............Standards for Fire Safety Symbols

291-2010 ...............Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

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

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM)

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

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E. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)

1015-2009 ..............Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention

Assembly

F. Complete maintenance and inspection service sprinkler systems shall be provided by a factory trained authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment for a period of one year after acceptance of the entire installation by the government.

G. Contractor shall provide all necessary test equipment, parts and labor to perform required maintenance.

H. All inspections, testing and maintenance work required by NFPA 25, NFPA

13 and recommended by the equipment manufacturer shall be provided.

Work shall include operation of sprinkler system alarm and supervisory devices.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All devices and equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

listed for their intended purpose. All sprinklers shall be Factory

Mutual approved.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Fire Protection water supply within the building up to sprinkler system isolation valves shall be per NFPA 13 black steel, schedule 10 minimum, or Copper.

B. Sprinkler piping downstream of the isolation valve on wet-pipe systems shall be per NFPA 13 black steel, schedule 10 minimum, 2-1/2” pipe size and larger and schedule 40 for 2” pipe size and below.

C. Threaded or flanged fittings shall be ANSI B1 6.3 cast iron, class 125 minimum. Threaded fittings are not permitted on pipe with wall thickness less than schedule 40.

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

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

F. Piping Materials Standards:

1. Ferrous piping – follow ASTM A 795 Standard

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

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

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

5. Seamless copper tube – follow ASTM B 75

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6. Seamless copper water tube - follow ASTM B 88

7. Wrought seamless copper and copper alloy tube - follow ASTM B 251

8. Fluxes for soldering applications of copper and copper alloy tube – follow ASTM B 813

9. Brazing filler metal - follow AWS A5.8

10. Solder metal, 95-5 - follow ASTM B 32

11. Alloy material - follow ASTM B 446

G. Fitting Materials Standards:

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

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

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

ASME B16.3

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

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

ASME B16.25

6. Wrought copper and copper alloy solder joint pressure fittings – follow ASME B16.22

7. Cast copper alloy solder joint pressure fitting - follow ASME B16.18

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

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

2.3 VALVES

A. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 350 psi Water Working Pressure (WWP).

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

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

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

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

C. Alarm Check: Iron body, bronze mounted, variable pressure type with retarding chamber. Provide basic trimmings for alarm test by pass, gauges, drain connections, mounting supports for retarding chamber, and

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D. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 600 psi, Water or gas (WOG) equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

E. Self-contained Test and Drain Valve:

1. Ductile iron body with bronze “Drain” and “Test” bonnets. Acrylic sight glass for viewing test flow. Various sized orifice inserts to simulate flow through 17/32 in., 1/2 in., 7/16 in., and 3/8 in.

diameter sprinklers, 1 1/4 in. female threaded outlets or 1 1/4 in.

one-quarter turn locking lug outlets for plain end pipe end preparation to be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation.

2. Bronze body, with chrome plated bronze ball, brass stem, steel handle, Teflon seat and sight glasses. Provide valve with three position indicator plate off, test, and drain, 1/4 in. tapping for pressure gauge and various other orifice inserts to simulate flow through 3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., and 17/32 in. diameter sprinklers.

F. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly: Provide two independent check valves with OS&Y shut off valves, ball type test cocks. Maximum friction loss through assembly shall not exceed 8 psi at design flow. Unit shall be functional in horizontal position, rated for

175 psi working pressure. Check valve assembly shall be in accordance with AWWA Class D. Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention

Assembly shall be FM approved, ASSE approved and UL listed.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

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

The maximum distance from the deflector to finished ceiling shall be

2 in. for pendent sprinklers. Pendent sprinklers in finished areas shall be provided with semi-recessed adjustable screwed escutcheons and installed within the center one-third of their adjustment. The sprinkler shall be installed in the flush position with the element exposed below the ceiling line. At the specified locations, provide the following type of sprinklers. All sprinklers except “institutional” type sprinklers shall be FM approved. Provide quick response sprinklers in all areas, except where specifically prohibited by their listing or approval, and the following:

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LOCATION TYPE

Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Electrical & Electrical Switch

Gear Rooms

Quick Response, Upright or Telephone Closets, Transformer Vaults Pendent Brass 200 °F

Cold rooms, Freezers, Controlled Temperature Rooms and Unheated

Areas

Standard Pendent, Dry Type

150-165 °F

Kitchen Hoods, Exhaust Ducts & Duct Collars

Standard Pendent or Upright (Extra High Temperature 325-375 °F.

Generator Rooms Standard Pendent or Upright 286 °F

Patient Sleeping, Patient Bathrooms, and Corridors within a

Patient Ward

Residential, Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated, 150-165 °F

All Patient Treatment, Lobbies and Corridors

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated 150-165 °F

All Areas Not Listed Above Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Sidewall, Chrome Plated 150-165 °F

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

C. Sprinklers to be installed as per NFPA 13.

2.5 TOOLS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Sprinkler Cabinet:

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

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

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

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

2.6 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

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

2.7 HANGERS AND EARTHQUAKE BRACING

A. In accordance with NFPA 13 and 14.

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2.8 WATERFLOW SWITCHES

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

Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

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

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.9 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES

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

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

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

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

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

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

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.10 PRESSURE SWITCHES

A. Provide with 1/2 in. NPT male pressure connection.

B. Alarm switch shall be activated by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler.

C. Supervisory switch shall be activated by either high or low air pressure condition.

D. Furnish switch in a red baked enamel, weatherproof, oil resistant housing with tamper resistant screws.

2.11 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

B. Comply with NFPA 101 Fire Barrier Penetration codes.

2.12 HANGERS

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

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

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

D. Hanger components shall be ferrous.

E. Detailed calculations shall be submitted, when required by the reviewing

Authority, showing stress developed in hangers, piping, fittings and safety factors allowed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supervisory Switches: For each sprinkler zone, provide a supervisory switch that is connected to the fire alarm system.

B. Waterflow Switches: For each sprinkler zone provide a waterflow switch.

Install waterflow switch and adjacent valves in easily accessible locations.

C. Sprinkler Zone: Each sprinkler zone shall coincide with each fire alarm zone.

D. Piping connections:

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

E. Drains, Test Pipes and Accessories:

1. Provide a drain at drain connection on valved sections, and drains at other locations for complete drainage of the system. Provide valve in drain lines and connect to the central drain riser. The main drain shall be capable of full discharge test without allowing water to flow onto the floor.

2. Provide test pipes in accordance with NFPA 13. Test pipes shall be valved and piped to discharge through proper orifice as specified above for drains.

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

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

H. Locate piping in stairways as near ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel. Provide minimum headroom of 7 ft.-

6 in. for all piping or as approved by COR.

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

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

K. For each new or existing fire department connection, locate the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 a distance of 8 to 10 ft. above each connection location. The sign shall be 18 x 18 in. with symbol at least

14 x 14 in.

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

M. Provide hydraulic design information signage as required by NFPA 13 and

14.

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

3.2 TEST

A. Automatic Sprinkler System: NFPA 13 and 25.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two four-hour periods for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the sprinkler 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. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

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

D. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING, Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL

DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of Hangers.

E. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

F. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS

J. Section 23 07 11, HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.

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

L. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

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

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

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3. 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.

If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications".

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

Piping".

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

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

American Welding Society.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the 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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D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract drawings and specifications shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Written hard copies or computer files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the COR at least two weeks prior to commencing installation of any item.

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

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

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

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Code, latest edition.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

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

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

with applicable paragraph identification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Fire stopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

H. Coordination…