36E77618B0090-011.pdf

VA701-17-C-0042

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VA Medical Center San Diego

San Diego, CA

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SPECIFICATIONS

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VA Project No 664-16-836

WATER LEAK DAMAGE REMEDIATION

WEST WING

2ND FLOOR DESIGN

June 29, 2018

VOL 2 OF 2

dlz Text Box Revised August 22, 2018

VA SAN DIEGO 2ND FLOOR REMODEL WEST WING MAIN BUILDING

HEALTHCARE SYSTEM PROJECT# 701-17-C-0042

03/16/2018

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide automatic sprinkler protection in the remodel area of the second floor West Wing of the Main Building.

B. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

C. The design and installation of an automatic wet system complete and ready for operation, for all portions of the West Wing of the Main

Building.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

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

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM, Connection to fire alarm of flow switches, pressure switches and valve supervisory switches.

F. Section 21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

California fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL and approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the

VA.

C. Submittals: Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler

Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for

21 13 13 - 2 correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide index referencing the appropriate specification section. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractor’s fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1/8 inch scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 13.

3. Manufacturers Data Sheets:

a. Provide for materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheet describes items in addition to that item being submitted, clearly identify proposed item on the sheet. Include product data sheets for the following equipment

(at minimum):

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) Pressure Gages

9) Pipe Hangers and Supports

10) Valve Tamper Switches

4. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

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

Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. One complete set of reproducible as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the waterflow switch or pressure switch and the fire alarm equipment.

b. Complete, simple, understandable, step-by-step, testing instructions giving recommended and required testing frequency of all equipment, methods for testing all equipment, and a complete trouble shooting manual. Provide maintenance instructions on replacing any components of the system including internal parts, periodic cleaning and adjustment of the equipment and components with information as to the address and telephone number of both the manufacturer and the local supplier of each item.

c. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA

13.

d. Certificates shall document all parts of the installation.

e. Instruction Manual: Provide one copy of the instruction manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser.

D. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13. Recommendations in appendices shall be treated as requirements.

1. 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.

2. Sprinkler Protection: To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. All patient rooms, nurse stations, IT room, restroom areas, group rooms, office, waiting areas, dining areas, corridors and attics:

Light hazard, 0.10 gpm/sq. ft. over the hydraulically most remote

1,500 sq. ft.

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b. Clean and soiled linen rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laundry,: Ordinary Group 2, 0.20 gpm/sq. ft. over the hydraulically most remote 1,500 sq. ft.

4. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available water supply curve.

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone, provide a control valve, flow switch and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge.

b. A separate sprinkler zone shall be provided for each floor level.

c. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13.

d. All sprinkler zones shall coincide with all smoke zone boundaries.

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

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

G. 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.

H. Maintenance and testing shall be performed on a quarterly basis. A computerized preventive maintenance schedule shall be provided and shall describe the protocol for preventive maintenance of equipment.

The schedule shall include a systematic examination, adjustment, and cleaning of all equipment.

I. Non-included Work: Maintenance service shall not include the performance of any work due to improper use, accidents or negligence for what the contractor is not responsible.

J. Service and emergency personnel shall report to the Engineering Office or their authorized representative upon arrival at the hospital and again upon the completion of the required work. A copy of the work ticket containing a complete description of work performed and parts replaced shall be provided.

K. Emergency Service:

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1. Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall consist of an on-site response to calls within four hours of notification.

2. Overtime emergency call-back service shall be limited to minor adjustments and repairs to affect the integrity of the system.

3. All but a single sprinkler system must be operational before the responding service person leaves the facility.

1.4 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. A Mylar as-built drawing and two blueline copies shall be provided for each drawing. One copy of final CADD drawing files shall also be provided on 3 1/2 in., 1.44 mb diskette, for each drawing.

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

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

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

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

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

1.5 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.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUIBLICATIONS

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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2016.................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

101-2016................Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and

Structures (Life Safety Code)

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170-2018................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Department of Veterans Affairs Design Manual for Fire Protection

D. FM Global (FM):

Approval Guide – 2018

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 FM Global approved.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted.

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

C. Piping sizes 2 ½ inches and larger shall be black steel, minimum

Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

D. Plastic piping shall not be permitted.

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

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

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

H. 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

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

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

11. Alloy material - follow ASTM B 446

12. Non-metallic piping

M. 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

N. 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, 175 lb. WOG or equal.

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 175 lb. WOG or equal.

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, and on the suction side of either the fire pump or jockey pump.

B. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 175 lb. WOG or equal.

C. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 150 lb.

WOG or equal equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

E. Self-contained Test and Drain Valve:

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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 gage and various other orifice inserts to simulate flow through 3/8 in., 7/16 in., 1/2 in., and 17/32 in. diameter sprinklers.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. Sprinklers shall be semi-recessed pendent, quick response type, K-factor of 5.6, and ordinary temperature rating. 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.

All sprinklers shall be FM approved.

B. Do not use quick response sprinklers in the same sprinkler zone with other sprinklers types. In sprinklered light hazard patient zones that are expanded into fully sprinklered zones, revise the existing system to contain quick response sprinklers.

C. Sprinklers to be installed as per NFPA 13.

2.7 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each system. Locate adjacent to the riser.

2.8 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

A. Provide for all new 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.

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2.9 HANGERS AND EARTHQUAKE BRACING

A. Provide in accordance with NFPA 13. Comply with seismic requirements as per 15050 for seismic zone locations.

2.12 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

B. Comply with NFPA 101 Fire Barrier Penetration codes.

2.14 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.

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.

2.15 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing though walls, floors or ceilings.

2.16 TOOLS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Sprinkler Cabinet:

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

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

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

Engineer.

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

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

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

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

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

8 ft. minimum.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. The installer shall possess a valid State of California fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Installation of Piping:

1. Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template.

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

3. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized.

4. Locate piping in stairways as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel, and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 7 feet 6 inches. To prevent an obstruction to egress, provide piping clearances in accordance with

NFPA 101.

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

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

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D. Drains: Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks.

Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13.

E. Supervisory Switches: For each indicating sprinkler system riser, sprinkler zone, PIV (post indicator valve), control valve, provide a supervisory switch that is connected to the fire alarm system.

F. Waterflow Switches: For each sprinkler zone and where indicated on drawings, provide a waterflow switch. Install waterflow switch and adjacent valves in easily accessible locations.

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

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

H. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

I. Provide a 200 psi pressure gage at each flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler or standpipe riser, and at each main drain connection.

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. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each sectional control valve where there is a zone water flow switch.

N. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

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O. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve in occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

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

13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Technical

Representative (COTR) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise COTR/Resident Engineer to schedule a final inspection and test. Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COTR/Resident Engineer.

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SECTION 220511

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

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.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

23. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

28. DVD: Digital Video Disc

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29. DN: Diameter Nominal

30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

35. F: Fahrenheit

36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

37. FD: Floor Drain

38. FED: Federal

39. FG: Fiberglass

40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

44. Hg: Mercury

45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

46. HP: Horsepower

47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

48. ID: Inside Diameter

49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

50. Kg: Kilogram

51. kPa: Kilopascal

52. lb: Pound

53. L/s: Liters Per Second

54. L/min: Liters Per Minute

55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

56. MAX: Maximum

57. MED: Medical

58. m: Meter

59. MFG: Manufacturer

60. mg: Milligram

61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

62. ml: Milliliter

63. mm: Millimeter

64. MIN: Minimum

65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

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66. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

67. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

68. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

69. OD: Outside Diameter

70. OSD: Open Sight Drain

71. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

72. OXY: Oxygen

73. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

74. PH: Power of Hydrogen

75. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

76. PP: Polypropylene

77. PPM: Parts per Million

78. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

79. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

80. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

81. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

82. RAD: Radians

83. RO: Reverse Osmosis

84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

87. SDI: Silt Density Index

88. SPEC: Specification

89. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

90. STD: Standard

91. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

92. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

93. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

94. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

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

97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

99. V: Volt

100. VAC: Vacuum

101. VA: Veterans Administration

102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

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103. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

104. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

105. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 010000, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 013323, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 017419, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 018113, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 019100, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

F. Section 028211, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

G. Section 053100, STEEL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of

Hangers.

H. Section 053600, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of Hangers.

I. Section 055000, METAL FABRICATIONS.

J. Section 076000, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof

Penetrations.

K. Section 078400, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Section 079200, JOINT SEALANTS.

M. Section 099100, PAINTING.

N. Section 130541, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS.

O. Section 220512, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

P. Section 220711, PLUMBING INSULATION.

Q. Section 220800, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

R. Section 230923, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

S. Section 260511, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

U. Section 260519, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

V. Section 262911, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2013....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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B31.1-2012..............Power Piping

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

A36/A36M-2012...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

A575-96(R2013)e1........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

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

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Construction and Materials

F1760-01(R2011).........Standard Specification for Coextruded Poly(Vinyl

Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic Pipe Having

Reprocessed-Recycled Content

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2012................International Building Code

IPC-2012................International Plumbing Code

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

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2009..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

SP-69-2003..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and

Application

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

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

(Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2011...............Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2014................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2012.................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2014.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2012..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and Heat

Recovery Equipment

14-2012.................Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

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61-2012.................Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects

372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10................Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2011...........Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 013323, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

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

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 220511, COMMON 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 and will fit the space available.

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. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.

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

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

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

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H. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals will be made only by groups.

I. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas. The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than 1:32

(3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shall not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved.

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

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

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

J. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 010000, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

Include complete list indicating all components of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

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

The listing shall include belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

K. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section

220800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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L. Submit training plans, trainer qualifications and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 220800 COMMISSIONING OF

PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 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

5 years.

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

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

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications.

Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local codes are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting

Officers Representative (COR).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 and welding operator has passed American Welding

Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

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

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 documents shall be referred http://www.biopreferred.gov/

22 05 11 - 10 to the COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the COR at least 10 working days prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to COR for resolution.

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

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

4. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be licensed and shall provide evidence of the successful completion of at least five projects of equal or greater size and complexity. Provide tradesmen skilled in the appropriate trade.

5. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or additional time to the

Government.

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

F. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Code. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordance with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “should” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “code official” or “owner” shall be interpreted to mean the COR.

G. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be removed.

2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. The interior of all tanks shall be cleaned prior to delivery and beneficial use by the Government. All piping shall be tested in accordance with the specifications and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). All

22 05 11 - 11 filters, strainers, fixture faucets shall be flushed of debris prior to final acceptance.

4. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all costs, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and material. The

Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.

2. Damaged equipment shall be replaced with an identical unit as determined and directed by the COR. Such replacement shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Government.

3. Interiors of new equipment and piping systems shall be protected against entry of foreign matter. Both inside and outside shall be cleaned before painting or placing equipment in operation.

4. Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of the Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be inserted into a three ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices such as damper and door closure interlocks shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the As-Built documentation.

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C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them on Auto-Cad version 2017 provided on compact disk or DVD.

Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

D. Certification documentation shall be provided prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and a certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

A. Material or equipment containing a weighted average of greater than 0.25 percent lead shall not be used in any potable water system intended for human consumption, and shall be certified in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372.

B. In-line devices such as water meters, building valves, check valves, stops, valves, fittings, tanks and backflow preventers shall comply with NSF 61 and NSF 372.

C. End point devices such as drinking fountains, lavatory faucets, kitchen and bar faucets, ice makers supply stops, and end-point control valves used to dispense drinking water must meet requirements of NSF 61 and NSF 372.

2.2 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Standardization of components shall be maximized to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies that include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for final assembled unit.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver

22 05 11 - 13 specified performance of the complete assembly at no additional cost or time to the Government.

C. Components of equipment shall bear manufacturer's name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a name plate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast integral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

D. Major items of equipment, which serve the same function, shall be the same make and model.

2.3 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a complete and fully operational system that conforms to contract requirements.

2.5 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Equipment shall be provided 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.

2.8 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings, or shown in the maintenance manuals. Coordinate equipment and valve identification with local VAMC shops. In addition, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment which will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into the system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section

099100, PAINTING.

B. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than

7 mm (3/16 inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 099100, PAINTING shall be permanently fastened to the equipment. Unit components such as water heaters, tanks, coils, filters, etc. shall be identified.

C. Control Items: All temperature, pressure, and controllers shall be labeled and the component’s function identified. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

D. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Plumbing: All valves shall be provided with valve tags and listed on a valve list (Fixture stops not included).

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2. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

3. Valve lists: Valve lists shall be created using a word processing program and printed on plastic coated cards. The plastic-coated valve list card(s), sized 215 mm (8-1/2 inches) by 275 mm (11 inches) shall show valve tag number, valve function and area of control for each service or system. The valve list shall be in a punched 3-ring binder notebook.

An additional copy of the valve list shall be mounted in picture frames for mounting to a wall. COR shall instruct contractor where frames shall be mounted.

4. A detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve shall be provided in the 3-ring binder notebook. Each valve location shall be identified with a color-coded sticker or thumb tack in ceiling or access door.

2.9 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 078400, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping. Refer to Section 220711, PLUMBING INSULATION, for pipe insulation.

2.10 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.11 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

A. In lieu of the paragraph which follows, suspended equipment support and restraints may be designed and installed in accordance with the

International Building Code (IBC)and Section 130541, SEISMIC RESTRAINT

REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. Submittals based on the

International Building Code (IBC)and Section 130541, SEISMIC RESTRAINT

REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS requirements, or the following paragraphs of this Section shall be stamped and signed by a professional engineer registered in the state where the project is located.