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TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATION COVER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

AE RENOVATE PARKING GARAGE

VAMC WEST ROXBURY

523-400

Project Location:

DVA MEDICAL CENTER – Boston Healthcare System (VISN 1)

West Roxbury Campus

1400 VFW Parkway

WEST ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 02132

Volume II of II

(Divisions 21 – 33)

Submission Type: 100% Bid Documents

Submission Date: Monday, June 15th, 2015

VA Project Engineers:

Denis McLaughlin Tel: (857)-364-5419

VA Contracting Officer:

Steven Flynn Tel: (774)-826-2617

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

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 11-08 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 04-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-11 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 07-13 01 55 19 Temporary Offsite Parking 04-16 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 06-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-12 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 07-11 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 09-11

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-11 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-11 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 05-12

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-12 05 31 00 Steel Decking 10-12 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

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 05-12 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 04-13 07 18 10 Vehicular Traffic Coatings 05-15 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 03-09

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07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-10

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 10-11

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 12-13

07 84 00 Firestopping 10-11

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 12-11

07 92 33 Concrete Joint Sealants 12-11

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-13

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 10-11

08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 10-11

08 71 00 Door Hardware 12-13

08 80 00 Glazing 05-14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 10-11

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 10-11

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 07-13

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 02-13

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 03-11

09 91 00 Painting 07-13

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 11-11

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 11-11

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment 11-11

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 05-11

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 11-09

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 06-13

21 12 00 Fire-Suppression Standpipes 12-05

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 04-11

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 12-09

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 02-10

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22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 12-09

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 05-11

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 01-14

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 12-09

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 12-09

22 14 29 Sump Pumps 01-11

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 01-14

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 and Steam

Generation 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 and Boiler Plant Insulation 05-11

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-09

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-09

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 04-11

23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 12-12

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 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

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 05-14

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 12-12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 12-12

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 05-14

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage Transformers 12-12

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 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 12-12

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 12-12

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 12-12

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 12-12

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 05-14

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling 06-13

27 52 31 Security Emergency Call, Duress Alarm, and 02-09

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control Systems 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork (not included at this time) 10-12

31 66 00 Aggregate Pier and Rigid Inclusion Foundation Systems

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 05-13

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 10-09

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 04-10

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 05-13

32 31 26 Wire Fences and Gates

32 90 00 Planting 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 06-13

33 10 00 Water Utilities 01-14

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 10-11

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 48 – Electrical Power Generation

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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.

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. Excavation and Backfill: Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING.

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

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

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

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

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

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

5. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on

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equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

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

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

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

D. Supports for standpipe shall be in conformance with NFPA 14.

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. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

2. Pipe sleeves.

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

4. Valve assemblies, hose connections, fire department connections, and similar attachments to the system.

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Paragraph, 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.

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

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

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):

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

D. 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, which adopts and amends the

2009 International Building Code.

E. 527 CMR Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, which adopts and amends the 2012 edition of NFPA 1 Fire Code.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

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 48 mm (3/16-inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

C. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 48 mm (3/16-inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

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

E. Valve Tags and Lists:

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

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

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

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

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

2.3 FIRESTOPPING

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

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 25 mm (one inch) above finished floor and provide sealant for watertight joint.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through concrete beam flanges, except where brass pipe sleeves are called for. Provide sleeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms

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

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

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I. 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 with fire stopping material and sealant to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and gases.

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

SEALANTS.

2.6 TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

A. Furnish, and turn over to the Project Engineer, special tools not readily available commercially, that are required for disassembly or adjustment of equipment and machinery furnished.

B. Grease Guns with Attachments for Applicable Fittings: One for each type of grease required for each piece of equipment.

C. Tool Containers: Hardwood or metal, permanently identified for intended service and mounted, or located, where directed by the Project Engineer.

D. Lubricants: A minimum of 0.95 L (one quart) of oil, and 0.45 kg (one pound) of grease, of equipment manufacturer's recommended grade and type, in unopened containers and properly identified as to use for each different application.

2.7 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

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

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

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, walls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Use also 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.

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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 Project Engineer. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the Project Engineer, shall be replaced.

2. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by means of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation. Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, water chemical, or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thoroughly exposed materials and equipment.

C. Concrete and Grout: Use concrete and shrink compensating grout 25 MPa

(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.

E. Work in Existing Building:

1. Perform as specified in Paragraph, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Paragraph, ALTERATIONS, and Paragraph, 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, Paragraph, 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 Project Engineer.

Locate openings that will least effect structural slabs, columns, ribs or beams. Refer to the Project Engineer for determination of proper design for openings through structural sections and opening layouts approval, prior to cutting or drilling into structure. After

Project Engineer's approval, carefully cut opening through construction no larger than absolutely necessary for the required installation.

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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 LUBRICATION

Field check and lubricate equipment requiring lubrication prior to initial operation.

3.3 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

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, Paragraph, TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT.

3.4 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

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

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

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

3.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

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

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

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

General Commissioning Requirements.

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

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

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 19 00 General Commissioning Requirements:

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 19 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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

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

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the

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type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

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

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

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

REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

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

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

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

REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the Project Engineer and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 19 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the VA Project Engineer after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

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COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional

Contractor training requirements.

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FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES 21 12 00 - 1 Project No. 523-400

SECTION 21 12 00

FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Fire-suppression manual dry standpipes.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

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

NFPA 14 except for specified exceptions.

B. Hydrant flow test to determine current water supply information for the site. Hydrant flow data is to be used in conjunction with responding fire department’s pumping apparatus capacity for the purposes of performing required hydraulic calculations for the system.

C. Design, materials, equipment and installation, inspection and testing of a complete and ready for operation fire-suppression manual dry standpipe system as required by NFPA 14.

D. Providing of access panels where control or drain valves are located behind plaster or gypsum walls or ceilings.

E. Painting of exposed piping and supports to match surrounding background in stairways and red in unfinished areas.

1.3 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 08 31 13, ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES: for access panels for plaster or gypsum finishes.

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

H. Section 21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION for general mechanical requirements and items, which are common to more than one section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

Protection Engineering.

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

Massachusetts contractor's license. The installer shall provide documentation of having successfully completed three projects of similar size and scope.

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C. 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.

D. Testing: Materials and Testing Certificate as per NFPA 14. Provide certificates for all parts of the system.

1.5 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, and testing of the system shall be in accordance with NFPA 14 the latest edition.

B. For hydraulic calculations, calculated demand shall not fall less than

10 percent below the water supply curve.

B. Water Supply: Base water supply on new flow test conducted by fire protection contractor and local fire department pumping apparatus capacity. Fire protection contractor is responsible for obtaining the capacity of the responding fire department pumping apparatus from the responding fire department.

C. Size standpipes to provide 690 kPa (100 psig) at the most remote connections, at the flow requirements specified by NFPA 14.

D. Provide seismic protection for all systems in accordance with NFPA 14.

Also comply with Section 21 05 11, Common Work Results for Fire

Suppression for allowable seismic design.

E. All dry standpipe piping is to be installed in an exposed condition. It is the fire protection contractor’s responsibility to identify any dry standpipe piping that may require installation in a concealed space and therefore require monitoring by NFPA 14. The system is intended to be designed such that the provisions of NFPA 14, Section 6.1.1 related to monitoring of piping integrity are not applicable.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are 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 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. Certificates:

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a. Designer’s and Installer’s qualifications and documentation of previous work.

b. Materials and Testing certificates as specified.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 14. Include a site plan showing the fire hydrant nearest the fire department connection, as well as fire hydrants involved in the hydrant flow test.

3. Manufacturers Literature and Data Sheets: All pertinent literature and data for the materials and equipment proposed for the project.

Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Clearly identify the item to be used.

a. For backflow preventers or check valves, provide flow test curves from UL, FM, or the Foundation for Hydraulic Research and Cross-

Connection Control, or other suitable data to verify pressure loss calculations.

b. 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.

4. Calculation Sheets: Submit hydraulic calculations in accordance with

NFPA 14. The calculations shall utilize current hydrant flow data and responding fire department pumper apparatus data to verify that the flow and pressure requirements of NFPA 14 can be satisfied for the manual dry standpipe system.

a. The fire protection contractor is responsible for conducting the new hydrant flow test and obtaining capacity information for the responding fire department’s pumper apparatus for use in the hydraulic calculations.5. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in 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 system components and fire alarm equipment. One copy of final CADD drawing files shall be provided on diskettes that are compatible with the VAMC CADD system.

b. Four sets of complete, simple, understandable, step-by-step, testing instructions giving recommended and required testing frequency of all equipment, methods for testing all equipment, and

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c. Certificates shall document all parts of the installation.

1. Designer’s and Installer’s qualifications and documentation of previous work.

2. Materials and Testing certificates as specified.

d. 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.

1.7 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. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B16.3-99................Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

C. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide – 2001

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

14-2013.................Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and

Hose Systems

101-2015................Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and

Structures (Life Safety Code)

170-2015................Fire Safety Symbols

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory – Latest Edition

E. 780 CMR Massachusetts State Building Code, which adopts and amends the

2009 International Building Code.

F. 527 CMR Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code, which adopts and amends the 2012 edition of NFPA 1 Fire Code.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

All devises and equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed for their intended purpose.

2.2 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. All dry piping shall be internally and externally galvanized.

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B. Shall be in accordance with NFPA 14 – black steel, schedule 10 minimum for 4-in pipe or larger; black steel, schedule 40 minimum for piping less than 4-in. in diameter.

C. Threaded or flanged fittings shall be ANSI B 16.3 cast iron, class 125 minimum. Threaded fitting are not permitted on pipe with wall thickness less than Schedule 40.

D. Clamp-on fittings with rubber gaskets shall be listed for the piping application.

E. Plain end pipe, fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

2.3 VALVES

A. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inch) or larger drain valves.

B. Valves shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. The system control valves shall be a listed indicating type valve.

Control valve shall be UL Listed and FM Approved for fire protection installations. D. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 1200kPa (175 psig) WOG.

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 1200 kPa (175 psig) WOG.

E. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 1200 kPa (175 psig) WOG.

F. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 1000 kPa

(150 psig.) WOG equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

G. Standpipe Hose Valves: 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) screwed, brass hose angle valve, male hose threads same as local fire protection service, 65 mm

(2-1/2 inch) by 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) reducer, and with permanently attached polished brass cap and chain.

H. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 inch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

2.4 FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Brass, flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, including one large-diameter 4-in. Storz connection, as required by the responding fire department. Connections shall be threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Manual Dry Standpipe System". Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

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2.5 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS/HYDRAULIC PLACARDS

A Provide for all new and existing sectional valves, riser control valves, drain valves and alarm devices. The signs shall be in accordance with

NFPA 14 and attached securely to each item.

B Plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Enter pertinent data for each system on the hydraulic placard.

2.6 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES:

A. Provide each indicating 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 20 mm (3/4 in.) tapped conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

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

E. Valve 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.

2.7 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 14.

B. Gauges shall be listed and suitable for the probable exposure temperatures.

2.10 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

Supports, hangers, etc., of an approved pattern placement to conform to

NFPA 14. System piping shall be substantially supported to the building structure. Materials used in the installation or construction of hangers and supports shall be listed and approved for such application. Hangers or supports not specifically listed for service shall be designed and bear the seal of a professional engineer. Seismic bracing, including lateral, longitudinal, and four-way bracing to be provided, as required by NYFA 14.

2.11 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to 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. All dry standpipe piping is to be installed in an exposed condition. 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 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). To prevent an obstruction to egress, provide piping clearances in accordance with NFPA 101.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 14.

D. Piping Elevations: Coordinate all required vehicle clearances below piping with Architect of Record and provide alternative pipe routing where necessary and at no additional cost.

E. Pipe Slope: All dry piping shall be pitched to drain in accordance with

NFPA 14. Provide auxiliary drains at low points, whether specifically indicated on the drawings or not.

F. 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 14.

G. Valve Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for standpipe control valves. Do not provide standpipe hose valves and test and drain valves with supervisory switches. See Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION

AND ALARM for connections.

I. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for non-threaded pipe connections to the respective pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

J. Provide pressure gauge at the top of each standpipe, and at each main drain connection.

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

NFPA 170 and locate 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection location. Size the sign to 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

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L. Penetrations: Sleeve or core drill concrete and masonry. Provide clearance between pipe and openings as required by NFPA 14. Seal penetrations and clearances in fire rated wall and floor assemblies with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section

07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

M. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each sectional control valve.

N. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services for the site or surrounding buildings 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 (1) week prior to the planned interruption. Any interruption shall be limited to 4 hours for final connections or repairs.

O. Welding: All welding shall conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 14 latest editions.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Flushing: 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.

B. Hydrostatic Testing: Hydrostatically test the system including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 14in the presence of the

Authority Having Jurisdiction or his designated representative.

C. Final Inspection and Testing: Test the system in accordance with NFPA 14 after all necessary corrections have been accomplished. Advise the

Authority Having Jurisdiction who will then schedule the final inspection and test. 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 any deficiencies found and retest the system. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal conditions in the test.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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 Project Engineer.

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3.3 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.

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.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

3. AWG: American Wire Gauge

4. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

5. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

6. CDA: Copper Development Association

7. CO: Carbon Monoxide

8. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

9. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

10. CR: Chloroprene

11. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

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

13. DDC: Direct Digital Control

14. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

15. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

16. ECC: Engineering Control Center

17. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

18. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

19. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

20. FD: Floor Drain

21. FG: Fiberglass

22. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

23. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

24. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

25. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

26. HP: Horsepower

27. ID: Inside Diameter

28. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

29. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

30. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

31. NPT: National Pipe Thread

32. OD: Outside Diameter

33. OSD: Open Sight Drain

34. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

35. PP: Polypropylene

36. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

37. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

38. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

39. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

40. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

41. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

42. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

43. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

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

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

46. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

47. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

48. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

F. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of

Hangers.

G. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

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

Penetrations.

I. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

J. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

K. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

L. Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

M. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

N. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

O. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

P. Section 26 29 11, 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

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…