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This is a comprehensive set of technical specifications for the renovation of Sterile Processing Services (SPS) at the Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas (Project 564-19-403). The specifications document contains detailed requirements across 30+ construction trade divisions including general requirements, demolition, concrete, structural steel, roofing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire protection, and security systems. Key specifications address quality assurance standards, submittals procedures, equipment identification requirements, testing and commissioning protocols, and compliance with applicable codes (IBC, IPC, NEC, NFPA standards). The document mandates that major equipment selections prioritize energy efficiency (NEMA premium efficiency motors), includes comprehensive requirements for vibration isolation and noise control, requires third-party testing and balancing of HVAC systems by certified firms (AABC or NEBB), and specifies commissioning agent oversight of system startup and performance verification. All work must maintain building operations during construction, with particular emphasis on protecting existing utility systems and minimizing service interruptions to the healthcare facility.
The specifications establish rigorous contractor qualifications requiring three years of prior experience on comparable projects, mandate submission of detailed shop drawings and coordination drawings before construction begins, and require detailed operation and maintenance manuals upon completion. Safety protocols include lockout/tagout procedures, seismic restraint requirements per VA standards, asbestos abatement compliance, and comprehensive testing of all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems prior to beneficial use. The document addresses temporary facilities to maintain hospital operations, waste management requirements, and restoration of existing building elements damaged during construction. Specifications require biobased materials where available through USDA's Bio-Preferred Program and specify premium-quality institutional-class products with proven three-year service records, except for digital controls and instrumentation which must represent current technology with demonstrated reliability.
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Contract No.: 564-19-403
Specifications
For:
At:
AE Design Services for the Renovation of SPS
Specifications
Divisions 10-27
Vol. 2 of 3
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks
Fayetteville, AR
Issue: Bid Documents February 6, 2026
Property of Department of Veterans Affairs
08-01-19
00 01 10 - 1
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
RENOVATE SPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 00 01 10
DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE
00 01 13 Project Seals Page
00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 00 00 General Requirements 12-18
01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build) 04-13
01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17
01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17
01 42 19 Reference Standards 05-16
01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19
01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18
01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19
01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11
01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15
01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13
01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17
01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15
DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 21 13 Site Surveys 08-16
02 41 00 Demolition 08-17
02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 09-15
02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 09-15
02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 08-16
DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE
03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-19
DIVISION 04 – MASONRY
04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17
DIVISION 05 – METALS
05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18
05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 01-21
05 40 00 Cold-formed Metal Framing
05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18
DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17
00 01 10 - 2
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-01
07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-01
07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 04-13
07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17
07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16
07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16
07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable 01-01
07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 01-01
07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 08-16
07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14
07 71 00 Roof Specialties 10-15
07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17
07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16
07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17
07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16
08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16
08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16
08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08-16
08 71 00 Door Hardware 08-19
08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16
08 80 00 Glazing 10-15
08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15
09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18
09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18
09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 06-18
09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18
09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16
09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18
09 67 23.60 Resinous (Urethane and Epoxy Mortar) Flooring (RES-6) 07-14
09 67 23.70 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance, Electrostatic
Dissipative Flooring (EPY-1)
01-01
09 91 00 Painting 01-16
09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W, RES-W)
01-01
DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES
10 14 00 Signage 10-15
10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06-01
10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18
DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT
00 01 10 - 3
11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11-11
11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 02-11
DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS
12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15
12 36 00 Countertops 12-18
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural
Components
01-14
DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT
14 12 11 Traction and Winding Drum Dumbwaiter 10-18
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16
21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15
DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING
22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16
22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15
22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15
22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15
22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15
22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16
22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15
22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15
22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15
22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15
22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15
22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 09-15
22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 09-15
DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17
23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 08-17
23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and
Equipment
02-15
23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15
23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15
23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16
23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11
23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17
23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 08-17
23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15
00 01 10 - 4
23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-15
23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13
23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15
23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15
23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15
23 38 13 Sterilizer Condensate Hood 01-11
23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12
23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11
23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11
23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11
23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11
DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED
DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL
26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16
26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17
26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17
26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17
26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18
26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17
26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18
26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16
26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18
26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid-Filled, Medium-Voltage
Transformers
01-18
26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 01-17
26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18
26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18
26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18
26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18
26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17
26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18
26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17
26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17
26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17
26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18
26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18
DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS
27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15
27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15
27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18
27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16
27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15
27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15
27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16
DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
00 01 10 - 5
28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18
28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and
Security
10-18
28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and
Security
09-11
28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security
Systems
11-16
28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11
28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11
28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11
DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK
31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16
DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16
33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17
33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13
DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION – NOT USED
DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION – NOT USED
10-01-15
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SECTION 10 14 00
SIGNAGE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies interior signage for room numbers, directional signs exterior signage, code required signs and temporary signs.
B. This section specifies exterior signage.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Electrical Work: Division 26, ELECTRICAL.
B. Lighted EXIT signs for egress purposes are specified under Division 26, ELECTRICAL.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Provide signage that is the product of one manufacturer, who has provided signage as specified for a minimum of three (3) years. Submit manufacturer’s qualifications.
B. Installer’s Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the installation of signage of the type as specified in this Section.
Submit installer’s qualifications.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA
AND SAMPLES.
B. Interior Sign Samples: Sign panels and frames, with letters and symbols, for each sign type.
1. Sign Panel, 203 x 254 mm (8 x 10 inches), with letters.
2. Color samples of each color, 152 x 152 mm (6 x 6 inches. Show anticipated range of color and texture.
3. Sample of typeface, arrow and symbols in a typical full size layout.
C. Manufacturer's Literature:
1. Showing the methods and procedures proposed for the anchorage of the signage system to each surface type.
2. Manufacturer’s printed specifications and maintenance instructions.
D. Sign Location Plan, showing location, type and total number of signs required.
E. Shop Drawings: Scaled for manufacture and fabrication of sign types.
Identify materials, show joints, welds, anchorage, accessory items, mounting and finishes.
F. Full size layout patterns for dimensional letters.
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G. Manufacturer’s qualifications.
H. Installer’s qualifications.
1.5 DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Deliver materials to job in manufacturer's original sealed containers with brand name marked thereon. Protect materials from damage.
B. Package to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, storage and installation. Maintain protective covering in place and in good repair until removal is necessary.
C. Deliver signs only when the site and mounting services are ready for installation work to proceed.
D. Store products in dry condition inside enclosed facilities.
1.6 WARRANTY
A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21, “Warranty of
Construction”.
1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):
611-14..................Anodized Architectural Aluminum
2603-13.................Voluntary Specification, Performance
Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented
Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and
Panels
C. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
A117.1-09...............Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities
D. ASTM International (ASTM):
A36/A36M-14.............Carbon Structural Steel
A240/A240M-15...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel
Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications
A666-10.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless
Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
A1011/A1011M-14.........Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
B36/B36M-13.............Brass Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar
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B152/B152M-13...........Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar
B209-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
B209M-14................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
(Metric)
B221-14.................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
B221M-13................Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric)
C1036-11(R2012).........Flat Glass
C1048-12................Heat-Treated Flat Glass-Kind HS, Kind FT Coated and Uncoated Glass
C1349-10................Architectural Flat Glass Clad Polycarbonate
D1003-13................Test Method for Haze and Luminous Transmittance of Transparent Plastics
D4802-10................Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic
Sheet
E. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):
40 CFR 59...............Determination of Volatile Matter Content, Water
Content, Density Volume Solids, and Weight
Solids of Surface Coating
F. Federal Specifications (Fed Spec):
MIL-PRF-8184F...........Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, Modified.
MIL-P-46144C............Plastic Sheet, Polycarbonate
G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-14...................National Electrical Code
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SIGNAGE GENERAL
A. Provide signs of type, size and design shown on the construction documents.
B. Provide signs complete with lettering, framing and related components for a complete installation.
C. Provide graphics items as completed units produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary mounting accessories, fittings and fastenings.
D. Do not scale construction documents for dimensions. Verify dimensions and coordinate with field conditions. Notify Contracting Officer
Representative (COR) of discrepancies or changes needed to satisfy the requirements of the construction documents.
10 14 00 - 4
2.2 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS - NOT USED
2.3 INTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS
A. Aluminum:
1. Sheet and Plate: ASTM B209M (B209).
2. Extrusions and Tubing: ASTM B221M (B221).
B. Cast Acrylic Sheet: MIL-PRF-8184F; Type II, class 1, Water white non-glare optically clear. Matt finish water white clear acrylic shall not be acceptable.
C. Polycarbonate: MIL-P-46144C; Type I, class 1.
D. Vinyl: Premium grade 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) thick machine cut, having a pressure sensitive adhesive and integral colors.
E. Typography: Comply with VA Signage Design Guide.
1. Type Style: Helvetica Medium and Helvetica Medium Condensed. Initial caps or all caps, as indicated in VA Hospital Standard.
2. Arrow: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.
3. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.
4. Letter spacing: Comply with graphic standards in construction documents.
5. Provide text, arrows, and symbols in size, colors, typefaces and letter spacing shown in construction documents. Text shall be a true, clean, accurate reproduction of typeface(s). Text shown in construction documents is for layout purposes only; final text for signs is listed in Sign Message Schedule.
2.4 EXTERIOR SIGN MATERIALS – NOT USED
2.5 INTERIOR SIGN TYPES
A. Conform to the VA Signage Design Guide.
B. Provide insert and frame component system.
C. Component System Signs:
1. Provide interior sign system as follows:
a. Interchangeable system that allows for changes of graphic components of the installed sign, without changing sign in its entirety.
b. Provide sign system comprised of following primary components:
1) Rail Back: Horizontal rails, spaced to allow for uniform, modular sizing of sign types.
2) Rail Insert: Mount to back of Copy Panels to allow for attachment to Rail Back.
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3) Copy Panels: Fabricate of aluminum materials to allow for different graphic needs.
4) End Caps: Interlock to Rail Back to enclose and secure changeable Copy Panels.
5) Joiners and Accent Joiners: To connect separate Rail Backs together.
6) Top Accent Bars: To provide decorative trim cap that encloses the top of sign.
c. Provide rail back, rail insert and end caps in anodized extruded aluminum.
d. Provide signs in system that are convertible in the field to allow for enlargement from one (1) size to another in height and width through use of joiners or accent joiners, which connect rail back panels together blindly, providing a butt joint between copy panels. Connect accent joiners to rail backs with a visible
3 mm (1/8") horizontal rib, flush to the adjacent copy insert surfaces.
e. Provide sign configurations as indicated on construction documents that vary in width from 228 mm (9 inches) to 2032 mm
(80 inches), and have height dimensions of 50 mm (2 inches), 76 mm (3 inches), 152 mm (6 inches), 228 mm (9 inches) and 305 mm
(12 inches). Height that can be increased beyond 305 mm (12 inches), by repeating height module in full or in part.
2. Provide rail back functions as internal structural member of sign.
Fabricate of 6063T5-extruded aluminum, anodized black.
a. Fabricate to accept an extruded aluminum or plastic insert on either side, depending upon sign type.
b. Provide components that are convertible in field to allow for connection to other rail back panels.
c. Provide mounting devices including wall mounting for screw-on applications, ceiling mount and other mounting devices as needed.
3. Provide rail insert functions as mounting device for copy panels on to the rail back. The rail insert mounts to the back of the copy panel with adhesive suitable for attaching particular copy insert material.
a. Provide copy panels that slide or snap into the horizontal rail back.
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4. Provide copy panels that accept various forms of copy and graphics, and attach to the rail back with the rail insert. Provide copy panels fabricated of ABS plastic with integral color or an acrylic lacquer finish photopolymer.
a. Provide copy panels that are interchangeable by sliding horizontally from either side of sign, and to other signs in system of equal or greater width or height.
b. Provide materials that are cleanable without use of special chemicals or cleaning solutions.
c. Copy Panel Materials.
1) ABS Inserts: 2.3 mm (.090 inches) extruded ABS plastic core with .07 mm (.003 inches) acrylic cap bonded during extrusion/texturing process.
a) Pressure bonded to extruded rail insert with adhesive.
b) Background Color: Integral or painted in acrylic lacquer.
c) Finished: Texture pattern.
2) Photopolymer Inserts: 3.2 mm (.125 inches) phenolic photo polymer with raised copy etched to 2.3 mm (.0937 inches), bonded to an ABS plastic or extruded aluminum insert with adhesive.
a) Background Color: Painted, acrylic enamel.
3) Changeable Paper/Insert Holder: Extruded insert holder with integral rail insert for connection with structural back panel in 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish.
a) Inserts into holder are paper with a clear 0.76 mm (.030 inches) textured cover.
b) Background Color: Painted, acrylic lacquer.
4) Extruded 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish insert holder with integral rail insert for connection with structural back panel to hold 0.76 mm (.030 inches) textured polycarbonate insert and a sliding tile which mounts in the inset holder and slides horizontally.
5. End Caps: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish. End caps interlock with rail back with clips to form an integral unit, enclosing and securing the changeable copy panels, without requiring tools for assembly.
a. Interchangeable to each end of sign and to other signs in signage system of equal height.
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b. Provide mechanical fasteners that can be added to the end caps that will secure it to rail back to make sign tamper resistant.
6. Joiners: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a black anodized finish. Rail joiners connect rail backs together blindly, providing a butt joint between copy inserts.
7. Accent Joiners: Extruded using 6063T5 aluminum with a mirror polished finish. Connect joiner and rail backs together with a visible 3 mm (.125 inches) horizontal rib, flush to the adjacent copy panel surfaces.
8. Top Accent Rail: Extruded rail using 6063T5 aluminum with a mirror polished finish that provides a 3.2 mm (.125 inches) high decorative trim cap. Cap butts flush to adjacent copy panel and encloses top of rail back and copy panel.
9. Typography:
a. Vinyl First Surface Copy (non-tactile): Applied vinyl copy.
b. Subsurface Copy Inserts: Textured 1 mm (.030 inches) clear polycarbonate face with subsurface applied vinyl copy.
1) Spray face back with paint and laminated to extruded aluminum carrier insert.
c. Integral Tactile Copy Inserts: Phenolic photopolymer etched with
2.3 mm (.0937 inches) raised copy.
d. Silk-screened First Surface Copy (non-tactile): Aluminum insert with first surface applied enamel silk-screened copy.
D. Tactile Sign:
1. Tactile sign made from a material that provides for letters, numbers and Braille to be integral with sign. Photopolymer etched metal, sandblasted phenolic or embossed material. Do not apply letters, numbers and Braille with adhesive.
2. Numbers, letters and Braille to be raised 0.8 mm (1/32 inches) from the background surface. The draft of the letters, numbers and
Braille to be tapered, vertical and clean.
3. Braille Dots: Conform with ANSI A117.1 for Braille position and layout; (a) Dot base diameter: 1.5 mm (.059 inches) (b) Inter-dot spacing: 2.3 mm (.090 inches) (c) Horizontal separation between cells: 6.0 mm (.241 inches) (d) Vertical separation between cells:
10.0 mm (.395 inches)
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4. Paint assembly specified color. After painting, apply white or other specified color to surface of the numbers and letters. Apply protective clear coat sealant to entire sign.
5. Finish: Eggshell, 11 to 19 degree on a 60 degree glossmeter.
E. Provide cork or felt on bottom or mounting bracket when sign is mounted on counter or desk.
F. For ceiling mounted signs, provide mounting hardware on the sign that allows for sign disconnection, removal, reinstallation, and reconnection.
G. Dimensional Letters:
1. Provide dimensional letters that are mill or laser cut acrylic in size and thickness indicated in construction documents.
2. Provide draft of letters perpendicular to letters face.
3. Fabricate letters with square corners, such as where a letter stem and bar intersect.
4. Paint letters with acrylic polyurethane.
H. Temporary Interior Signs:
1. Fabricated from 50 kg (110 pound) matte finished white paper cut to
101 mm (4 inch) wide by 305 mm (12 inch) long.
a. Punched 3.2 mm (.125 inch) hole with edge of hole spaced 13 mm
(.5 inch) in from edge and centered on 101 mm (4 inch) side.
b. Reinforce hole on both sides with suitable material that prevents tie from pulling through hole.
c. Ties: Steel wire 0.3 mm (0.120 inch) thick attached to tag with twist leaving 152 mm (6 inch) long free ends.
2. Mark architectural room number on sign, with broad felt marker in clearly legible numbers or letters that identify room, corridor or space as shown on construction documents.
3. Install temporary signs to rooms that have a room, corridor or space number. Attach to door frame, door knob or door pull.
a. Doors that do not require signs are: corridor doors in corridor with same number, folding doors or partitions, toilet doors, bathroom doors within and between rooms, closet doors within rooms, communicating doors in partitions between rooms with corridor entrance doors.
b. Replace and missing, damaged or illegible signs.
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2.6 EXTERIOR SIGN TYPES – NOT USED
2.7 FABRICATION
A. Design interior signage components to allow for expansion and contraction for a minimum material temperature range of 38 degrees C
(100 degrees F), without causing buckling, excessive opening of joints or over stressing of adhesives, welds and fasteners.
B. Form work to required shapes and sizes, with true curve lines and angles. Provide necessary rebates, lugs and brackets for assembly of units. Provide concealed fasteners wherever possible.
C. Shop fabricate so far as practicable. Fasten joints flush to conceal reinforcement, or weld joints, where thickness or section permits.
D. Level and assemble contract surfaces of connected members so joints will be tight and practically unnoticeable, without applying filling compound.
E. Signs: Fabricate with fine, even texture to be flat and sound.
1. Maintain lines and miters sharp, arises unbroken, profiles accurate and ornament true to pattern.
2. Plane surfaces to be smooth, flat and without oil-canning, free of rack and twist.
3. Maximum variation from plane of surface plus or minus 0.3 mm (0.015 inches). Restore texture to filed or cut areas.
F. Finish extruded members to be free from extrusion marks. Fabricate square turns, sharp corners, and true curves.
G. Finish hollow signs with matching material on all faces, tops, bottoms and ends. Mitered edge joints to give appearance of solid material.
H. Do not manufacture signs until final sign message schedule and location review has been completed by the COR and forwarded to contractor.
I. Drill holes for bolts and screws. Mill smooth exposed ends and edges with corners slightly rounded.
J. Form joints exposed to weather to exclude water.
K. Movable Parts, Including Hardware: Cleaned and adjusted to operate as designed without binding or deformation of members. Center doors and covers in opening or frame.
1. Align contact surfaces fit tight and even without forcing or warping components.
L. Pre-assemble items in shop to minimize field splicing and assembly.
Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling
10 14 00 - 10 limitations. Clearly mark units for re-assembly and coordinated installation.
M. Prime painted surfaces as required. Apply finish coating of paint for complete coverage with no light or thin applications allowing substrate or primer to show.
1. Finish surface smooth, free of scratches, gouges, drips, bubbles, thickness variations, foreign matter and other imperfections.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Locate signs as shown on the construction documents.
B. Conform to the VA Signage Design Guide for installation requirements.
C. At each sign location there are no utility lines behind each sign location that will be affected by installation of signs.
1. Correct and repair damage done to utilities during installation of signs at no additional cost to Government.
D. Provide inserts and anchoring devices which must be set in concrete or other material for installation of signs. Submit setting drawings, templates, instructions and directions for installation of anchorage devices, which may involve other trades.
E. Refer to Sign Message Schedule for mounting method. Mount signs in proper alignment, level and plumb according to the Sign Location Plan and the dimensions given on elevation and Sign Location Plans. When exact position, angle, height or location is not clear, contact COR for resolution.
F. When signs are installed on glass, provide blank glass back up to be placed on opposite side of glass exactly behind sign being installed.
Provide blank glass back that is the same size as sign being installed.
G. Touch up exposed fasteners and connecting hardware to match color and finish of surrounding surface.
H. At completion of sign installation, clean exposed sign surfaces. Clean and repair adjoining or adjacent surfaces that became soiled or damaged as a result of installation of signs.
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SECTION 10 21 13
TOILET COMPARTMENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
This section specifies solid phenolic toilet partitions.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Grab bars and toilet tissue holders: Section 10 28 00, TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Samples: Prime coat of paint on 150 mm (six-inch) square of metal panel with baked enamel finish coat over half of panel.
C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Specified items indicating all hardware and fittings, material, finish, and latching.
D. Shop Drawings: Construction details at 1/2 scale, showing installation details, anchoring and leveling devices.
E. Manufacturer's certificate, attesting that zinc-coatings conform to specified requirements.
1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.
B. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):
FF-B-575C...............Bolt, Hexagon and Square
C. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):
40 CFR 247..............Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for
Products Containing Recovered Materials
D. Commercial Item Descriptions (CID):
A-A-1925................Shield, Expansion (Nail Anchors)
A-A-60003...............Partitions, Toilet, Complete
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 TOILET PARTITIONS:
A. Solid phenolic: water resistant; graffiti resistant; non-absorbent;
contain a minimum 30 percent post-consumer recycled plastic; Class C flame spread rating.
B. Conform to Fed. CID A-A-60003, except as modified herein.
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C. Fabricate to dimensions shown or specified.
D. Toilet Enclosures:
1. Type 1, Style C (overhead braced), handicap/wheelchair compartment.
2. Reinforce panels shown to receive toilet tissue holders or grab bars.
3. Upper pivots and lower hinges adjustable to hold doors open 30 degrees.
4. Latching devices and hinges for handicap compartments shall comply with ADA requirements.
5. Keeper:
a. U-slot to engage bar of throw latch.
b. Combined with rubber bumper stop.
6. Wheelchair Toilets:
a. Upper pivots and lower hinges to hold out swinging doors in closed position.
b. Provide U-type doors pulls, approximately 100 mm (four inches) long on pull side.
7. Finish:
a. Finish 1 (baked enamel) on steel doors, pilasters, and enclosure panels except those adjacent to urinals and as specified.
G. Toilet Partition products shall comply with following standards for biobased materials:
Material Type Percent by Weight
Phenolic Partition 55 percent biobased material
The minimum-content standards are based on the weight (not the volume) of the material in the insulating core only.
2.2 FASTENERS
A. Partition Fasteners: CID A-A-60003.
B. Use expansion bolts, CID A-A-60003, for anchoring to solid masonry or concrete.
C. Use toggle bolts, CID A-A-60003, for anchoring to hollow masonry or stud framed walls.
D. Use steel bolts FS-B-575, for anchoring pilasters to overhead steel supports.
E. Fasteners used in Mental Health and Behavioral Patient Care Units shall be tamper resistant
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. General:
1. Install in rigid manner, straight, plumb and with all horizontal lines level.
2. Conceal evidence of drilling, cutting and fitting in finish work.
3. Use hex-bolts for through-bolting.
4. Adjust hardware and leave in freely working order.
5. Clean finished surfaces and leave free of imperfections.
B. Panels and Pilasters:
1. Support panels, except urinal screens, and pilaster abutting building walls near top and bottom by stirrup supports secured to partitions with through-bolts.
2. Secure stirrups to walls with two suitable anchoring devices for each stirrup.
3. Secure panels to faces of pilaster near top and bottom with stirrup supports, through-bolted to panels and machine screwed to each pilaster.
4. Secure edges of panels to edges of pilasters near top and bottom with "U" shaped brackets.
5. Where overhead braced, secure pilasters to building walls by headrails clamped on or set into top of each pilaster.
a. Secure clamps to pilasters with two through-bolts to each clamp.
b. When headrails are set into pilasters, through-bolt them to the pilasters.
c. Support headrails on wall flange fittings secured to building walls with minimum of two anchor bolts to each flange fitting.
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SECTION 10 44 13
FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS
This section covers recessed fire extinguisher cabinets.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Acrylic glazing: Section 08 80 00, GLAZING.
B. Field Painting: Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Fire extinguisher cabinet including installation instruction and rough opening required.
1.4 APPLICATION PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.
B. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM):
D4802-15................Poly (Methyl Methacrylate) Acrylic Plastic
Sheet
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET
A. Recessed type with flat trim of size and design shown.
2.2 FABRICATION
A. Form body of cabinet from 0.9 mm (0.0359 inch) thick sheet steel.
B. Fabricate door and trim from 1.2 mm (0.0478 inch) thick sheet steel with all face joints fully welded and ground smooth.
1. Glaze doors with 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick ASTM D4802, clear acrylic sheet, Category B-1, Finish 1.
2. Design doors to open 180 degrees.
3. Provide continuous hinge, pull handle, and adjustable roller catch.
2.3 FINISH
A. Finish interior of cabinet body with baked-on semigloss white enamel.
B. Finish door, frame with manufacturer's standard baked-on prime coat suitable for field painting.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
A. Install fire extinguisher cabinets in prepared openings and secure in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Install cabinet so that the extinguisher height within meets the requirements of NFPA 10
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11 05 12 - 1
SECTION 11 05 12
GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT
This section specifies the furnishing, installation, and connection of motors.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: General electrical requirements that are common to more than one Section of
Division 26.
B. Section 26 29 11, LOW-VOLTAGE MOTOR STARTERS: Starters, control and protection for motors.
C. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.
D. Other sections specifying motor driven equipment in Divisions 11 and
14.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. In accordance with Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATIONS, submit the following:
B. Shop Drawings:
1. Sufficient information, clearly presented, shall be included to determine compliance with drawings and specifications.
2. Include electrical ratings, dimensions, mounting details, materials, horsepower, RPM, enclosure, starting characteristics, torque characteristics, code letter, full load and locked rotor current, service factor, and lubrication method.
C. Manuals:
1. Submit simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies of complete maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data sheets and application data.
D. Certification: Two weeks prior to final inspection, unless otherwise noted, submit four copies of the following certification to the COR:
1. Certification that the motors have been properly applied, installed, adjusted, lubricated, and tested.
1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements and errata) form a part of this specification to the extent
11 05 12 - 2 referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by designation only.
B. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
MG 1-09(R2010)..........Motors and Generators
MG 2-01(R2007)..........Safety Standard and Guide for Selection, Installation and Use of Electric Motors and
Generators
C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
70-11...................National Electrical Code (NEC)
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MOTORS
A. For alternating current, fractional and integral horsepower motors, NEMA Publications MG 1 and MG 2 shall apply.
B. Voltage ratings shall be as follows:
1. Single phase:
a. Motors connected to 120-volt systems: 115 volts.
b. Motors connected to 208-volt systems: 200 volts.
c. Motors connected to 240 volt or 480 volt systems: 230/460 volts, dual connection.
2. Three phase:
a. Motors connected to 208-volt systems: 200 volts.
b. Motors, less than 74.6 kW (100 HP), connected to 240 volt or 480 volt systems: 230/460 volts, dual connection.
c. Motors, 74.6 kW (100 HP) or larger, connected to 240-volt systems: 230 volts.
d. Motors, 74.6 kW (100 HP) or larger, connected to 480-volt systems: 460 volts.
e. Motors connected to high voltage systems: Shall conform to NEMA
Standards for connection to the nominal system voltage shown on the drawings.
C. Number of phases shall be as follows:
1. Motors, less than 373 W (1/2 HP): Single phase.
2. Motors, 373 W (1/2 HP) and larger: 3 phase.
3. Exceptions:
a. Hermetically sealed motors.
b. Motors for equipment assemblies, less than 746 W (one HP), may be single phase provided the manufacturer of the proposed assemblies cannot supply the assemblies with three phase motors.
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D. Horsepower ratings shall be adequate for operating the connected loads continuously in the prevailing ambient temperatures in areas where the motors are installed, without exceeding the NEMA standard temperature rises for the motor insulation.
E. Motor designs, as indicated by the NEMA code letters, shall be coordinated with the connected loads to assure adequate starting and running torque.
F. Motor Enclosures:
1. Shall be the NEMA types shown on the drawings for the motors.
2. Where the types of motor enclosures are not shown on the drawings, they shall be the NEMA types, which are most suitable for the environmental conditions where the motors are being installed.
3. Enclosures shall be primed and finish coated at the factory with manufacturer's prime coat and standard finish.
G. Additional requirements for specific motors, as indicated in other sections, shall also apply.
H. Energy-Efficient Motors (Motor Efficiencies): All permanently wired polyphase motors of 746 Watts or more shall meet the minimum full-load efficiencies as indicated in the following table, and as specified in this specification. Motors of 746 Watts or more with open, drip-proof or totally enclosed fan-cooled enclosures shall be NEMA premium efficiency type, unless otherwise indicated. Motors provided as an integral part of motor driven equipment are excluded from this requirement if a minimum seasonal or overall efficiency requirement is indicated for that equipment by the provisions of another section.
Minimum Efficiencies
Open Drip-Proof
Minimum Efficiencies
Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled
Rating kW (HP)
RPM
RPM
RPM
Rating kW (HP)
RPM
RPM
RPM
0.746 (1) 82.5% 85.5% 77.0% 0.746 (1) 82.5% 85.5% 77.0%
1.12 (1.5) 86.5% 86.5% 84.0% 1.12 (1.5) 87.5% 86.5% 84.0%
1.49 (2) 87.5% 86.5% 85.5% 1.49 (2) 88.5% 86.5% 85.5%
2.24 (3) 88.5% 89.5% 85.5% 2.24 (3) 89.5% 89.5% 86.5%
3.73 (5) 89.5% 89.5% 86.5% 3.73 (5) 89.5% 89.5% 88.5%
5.60 (7.5) 90.2% 91.0% 88.5% 5.60 (7.5) 91.0% 91.7% 89.5%
7.46 (10) 91.7% 91.7% 89.5% 7.46 (10) 91.0% 91.7% 90.2%
11.2 (15) 91.7% 93.0% 90.2% 11.2 (15) 91.7% 92.4% 91.0%
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14.9 (20) 92.4% 93.0% 91.0% 14.9 (20) 91.7% 93.0% 91.0%
18.7 (25) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7% 18.7 (25) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7%
22.4 (30) 93.6% 94.1% 91.7% 22.4 (30) 93.0% 93.6% 91.7%
29.8 (40) 94.1% 94.1% 92.4% 29.8 (40) 94.1% 94.1% 92.4%
37.3 (50) 94.1% 94.5% 93.0% 37.3 (50) 94.1% 94.5% 93.0%
44.8 (60) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6% 44.8 (60) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6%
56.9 (75) 94.5% 95.0% 93.6% 56.9 (75) 94.5% 95.4% 93.6%
74.6 (100) 95.0% 95.4% 93.6% 74.6 (100) 95.0% 95.4% 94.1%
93.3 (125) 95.0% 95.4% 94.1% 93.3 (125) 95.0% 95.4% 95.0%
112 (150) 95.4% 95.8% 94.1% 112 (150) 95.8% 95.8% 95.0%
149.2
(200)
95.4% 95.8% 95.0% 149.2
(200)
95.8% 96.2% 95.4%
I. Minimum Power Factor at Full Load and Rated Voltage: 90 percent at 1200
RPM, 1800 RPM and 3600 RPM.
J. Premium efficiency motors shall be used where energy cost/kW x (hours use/year) > 50.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
Install motors in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations, the NEC, NEMA, as shown on the drawings and/or as required by other sections of these specifications.
3.2 FIELD TESTS
Megger all motors after installation, before start-up. All shall test free from grounds.
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SECTION 11 71 01
MEDICAL WASHING AND STERILIZING EQUIPMENT
1.1 DESCRIPTIONS
This section specifies Medical Reprocessing and Sterilization Equipment including washer disinfectors, cart washers, ultrasonic cleaners, automated endoscope re-processors, steam sterilizers, liquid chemical sterilizers, drying cabinets, detergent dispensing units, water treatment systems, steam guns, and endoscope pre-processing sinks.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Ultrasonic Cleaner: A mechanical system that uses sound waves, water and detergent to loosen soil from instruments. Both countertop and floor units are available.
B. Washer/Disinfector: An automated washing unit that uses high-temperature water and detergent to clean and high-level disinfect instruments and trays.
1. Cube Model – Single chamber washer/disinfector.
C. Cart Washer: An automated washing unit that uses high-temperature water and detergent to clean and high-level disinfect carts and equipment.
D. Endoscope Drying Cabinet: Freestanding cabinet used to dry endoscopes with forced, filtered air within the cabinet, as well as through the channels of the scopes.
E. Equipment Drying Cabinet: Freestanding cabinet used to dry equipment with forced, filtered air and variable temperature settings. There are single door and pass-thru units available.
F. Automated Endoscopic Re-Processor (AER): Automated washing unit that uses water and EPA-approved high level disinfectants to clean and high level disinfect immersible, flexible endoscopes.
G. Steam Sterilizer: A machine used to sterilize instruments and equipment by subjecting them to high-pressure steam up to 275° F. Sterilizers are available in both cart-loading and floor-loading models. They can be either freestanding or recessed, with single or double doors (pass-thru). Steam sterilizers are also known as autoclaves.
H. Gas Plasma Sterilizer: A machine that uses hydrogen peroxide gas plasma to sterilize heat-sensitive instruments and equipment. These sterilizers are available as either floor, cart, or counter-mounted.
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I. Liquid Chemical Sterilizer: A machine that uses a low-temperature liquid chemical sterilant to process heat-sensitive rigid and flexible endoscopes.
J. Detergent Dispensing System: A mechanical system that dispenses measured doses of detergent or other chemicals directly to washer disinfectors and cart washers.
K. Steam Gun: Refer to Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING
PIPING.
L. Endoscope Pre-Processing Sink: Refer to Section 22 40 00, PLUMBING
FIXTURES.
1.3 RELATED WORK
A. Section 22 11 00, FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION and Section 22 13 00, FACILITY SANITARY SEWERAGE.
B. Section 22 61 13.74, DENTAL COMPRESSED-AIR PIPING.
C. Section 22 40 00, PLUMBING FIXTURES.
D. Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC.
E. Section 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING: Steam
Connections, Steam Gun.
F. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Remote monitoring of the Steam Sterilizers.
G. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS: Electrical
Connections.
1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Equipment shall have built-in monitoring for timed cycles, and control devices for proper temperature and pressure. Equipment shall have a printer, either integrated or remote, for recording cycle time, temperature, and pressure.
B. Manufacturer safeguards must be provided with the equipment to protect the operator from harm during normal operation of the equipment.
1.5 QUALITY CONTROL
A. Refer to Section 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC: Quality
Assurance 1.3.D - Products Criteria.
B. Mechanical, electrical, and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable, maintainable, and accessible.
C. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of the selected manufacturer, and they should be regularly engaged in the manufacture of such products for at least 3 years. The
11 71 00 - 3 design, model and size of each item shall have been in satisfactory and efficient operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer workstations, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least three years.
D. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.
E. 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.
F. 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.
G. Installer Qualifications: Installer is authorized representative of sterilizer manufacturer and employs factory-trained personnel to install sterilizers. Installer is licensed as may be necessary by regulatory organizations.
H. Steam Sterilizers: Comply with the most current version of ANSI/AAMI
ST8.
1.6 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with specification Section 01 33 23, SHOP
DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data: Include the following:
1. Illustrations and descriptions of medical reprocessing equipment.
2. Optional auxiliary equipment and controls.
3. Catalog or model numbers for each component.
4. Utility requirements.
C. Shop Drawings: Show details of fabrication, installation, adjoining construction, coordination with mechanical and electrical work, anchorage, and other work required for complete installation.
D. Field Test Reports: Provide certification reports from accredited service technicians or installers.
E. Operating Instructions: Comply with requirements in specification
Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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1.7 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.
B. American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI/AAMI):
ST8-2008................Hospital Steam Sterilizer, 3rd edition
C. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
AMP 500-06..............Metal Finishes Manual
1.8 WARRANTY
Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 in all areas except for warranty period, which shall be two years for all equipment.
1.9 GUARANTEE PERIOD SERVICES
Engage factory-trained authorized manufacturers’ representatives to perform maintenance service on equipment during guarantee period.
1. Maintenance Service:
a. Inspection of equipment at regularly scheduled intervals as defined by the manufacturer.
b. Testing, cleaning, adjusting, repairing, and furnishing and installing replacement components as required to maintain equipment in reliable working condition.
2. Maintenance service does not include cleaning, adjusting, repairing, furnishing and installing replacement components required because of improper use.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ULTRASONIC CLEANER
A. Floor Model:
1. Chamber:
a. Interior: Stainless steel.
b. Tank capacity: 11 gallons to 20 gallons.
2. Doors:
a. Quantity: Single.
b. Operation: Automatic.
3. Loading: Manual.
4. Heat Source: Electric.
5. Temperature:
a. Solution tank: 100° - 120° F.
6. Electrical Requirements: 120V.
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2.2 WASHER/DISINFECTOR
A. Tunnel (Multi-Chamber) Model:
1. Interior: Stainless steel.
2. Doors:
a. Quantity: Double (Pass-thru).
b. Operation: Automatic.
3. Loading: Manual.
4. Controls: Microprocessor.
5. Heat Source: Steam.
6. Electrical Requirements: 208V.
7. Standard Cycles: Wash, Rinse, and Dry.
8. Temperature:
a. Wash Cycle: 140 – 180° F.
b. Rinse Cycle: 180 - 194° F.
2.3 CART WASHER
A. Interior: Stainless steel.
1. Chamber Capacity: 134 – 241 cu. ft.
B. Doors:
1. Quantity: Double (Pass-thru).
2. Operation: Automatic.
C. Controls: Microprocessor.
D. Heat Source: Steam.
E. Electrical Requirements: 480V.
F. Standard Cycles: Wash, Rinse, and Dry.
G. Installation Options: Floor mount.
H. Temperature:
1. Wash Cycle: 120 - 180° F.
2. Rinse Cycle: 180 - 194° F.
I. Loading: Manual.
2.4 ENDOSCOPE DRYING CABINET
A. Chamber:
1. Interior: Stainless Steel.
2. Capacity: Up to 10 Endoscopes.
B. Doors:
1. Quantity: Single.
2. Operation: Manual.
3. Configuration: Side hinged Front opening.
C. Loading: Manual.
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D. Heat Source: Electric:
1. Cabinet Temperature: 149 – 158 degrees F.
2. Standard Drying Time: 0 - 120 minutes.
E. Cabinet Filtration: HEPA filtered air through chamber and internal endoscope channels.
F. Air Flow Monitoring: Constant.
G. Electrical Requirements: 120V.
2.5 EQUIPMENT DRYING CABINET
A. Chamber:
1. Interior: Stainless steel.
2. Capacity: Up to 9 Shelves or cassettes.
B. Doors:
1. Quantity: Single.
2. Operation: Manual.
3. Configuration: Side hinged Front opening.
C. Loading: Manual.
D. Heat Source: Electric.
1. Cabinet Temperature: 158 – 194 degrees F.
2. Standard Drying Time: 0 - 90 minutes.
E. Cabinet Filtration: HEPA filtered air.
F. Electrical Requirements: 120V.
2.6 AUTOMATIC ENDOSCOPE RE-PROCESSOR (AER)
A. Configuration: Free Standing.
B. Chamber:
1. Chamber Quantity: Single.
2. Chamber Processing Capacity: 1 scope.
C. Standard Cycle:
1. Time: 22 – 42 minutes.
D. Printer: Remote Printer.
E. Water Pressure: 30 – 70 PSI.
F. Electrical Requirements: 120V.
2.7 STEAM STERILIZER
A. Chamber:
1. Interior: Stainless steel.
2. Chamber Sizes: Medium (10.5 to 20.7 cu. ft.).
3. Chamber Pressure: up to 45 PSIG.
4. Chamber Temperature: 230 - 275 degrees F.
B. Doors:
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1. Quantity: Double (Pass-thru).
2. Operation: Power.
3. Configuration: Vertical sliding Front opening and Back opening (Pass through).
C. Standard Cycles: Gravity.
D. Heat Source: Steam.
E. Loading: Manual.
F. Recorder: Integrated Printer.
G. Control Options: Integrated controls. Provide remote monitoring of the steam sterilizer via the DDC control system. Coordinate interface with
Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.
H. Installation Options: Floor mount.
I. Electrical Requirements: 480V.
2.8 ETHYLENE-OXIDE STERILIZER/AERATOR COMBINATION – NOT USED
2.9 ETHYLENE-OXIDE ABATOR - NOT USED
2.10 ETHYLENE-OXIDE (ETO) MONITOR - NOT USED
2.11 GAS PLASMA STERILIZER (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)
A. Chamber:
1. Interior: Aluminum.
2. Capacity: 1.1 cu. ft. to 9.5 cu. ft.
3. Standard Cycle:
a. Table top: 28 to 38 minutes.
b. Floor Unit: 47 to 75 minutes.
4. Cycle Temperature: Up to 131° F.
5. Sterilant Delivery System: Cartridge.
B. Doors:
1. Quantity: Single.
2. Operation: Manual.
3. Configuration: Side hinged.
C. Loading: Manual.
D. Heat Source:…
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