657-18-113JC_VA St Louis_OR_5_Specs Volume 2.pdf

RENOVATE OPERATING ROOMS AND

SUPPORT SPACES | PHASE 5

Project # 657-18-113JC

For the

Department of Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System

John Cochran Division 915 N. Grand Boulevard St.

St. Louis, Missouri 63106

PROJECT MANUAL

VOLUME 2

DIVISIONS 21-28

100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

October 12, 2018 Revised December 04, 2020

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

CMTA CONSULTING ENGINEERS

TTL ASSOCIATES, INC.

PROJECT CONTACTS:

COR / OWNER: John Cochran Division | VA St. Louis Health Care System Attn: Chad Markus 915 N. Grand Boulevard St.

St. Louis, MO 63106 Phone: (314) 652-4100 x 58724 Email: chad.markus@va.gov

ARCHITECT / PROJECT MANAGER:

GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Joel Farmer 905 N. Capitol Ave. Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Phone: (317) 800-6388 x 146 Email: jfarmer@guidondesign.com

MECHANICAL / PLUMBING ENGINEER:

CMTA CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Attn: Christopher Kelting, P.E.

903 Spring Street Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Phone: (812) 725-8383 Email: chrish@cmtaegrs.com

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: CMTA CONSULTING ENGINEERS

Attn: Steve Moore, P.E.

903 Spring Street Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130 Phone: (812) 725-8383 Email: smoore@cmtaegrs.com

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: GUIDON DESIGN INC.

Attn: Mark VanderWoude, AIA 905 N. Capitol Ave. Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 Phone: (317) 800-6388 x 119 Email: mvanderwoude@guidondesign.com

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST: TTL ASSOCIATES, INC.

Attn: Sara Vogelpohl 1915 North 12th Street Toledo, OH 43604 Phone: (419) 214-5090 Email: svogelpohl@ttlassoc.com

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Des ign/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-13

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatemen t 09-15 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 0 5-18

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-18 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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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 71 00 Door Hardware 04-20 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

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 04-20 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10-15

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 76 00 Integrated Ceiling System 05-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 05-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Str uctural

Components 01-14

13 49 00 Radiation Protection 02-16

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 1 1-16 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression System 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09 -20 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

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22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthca re Facilities 09-15 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and St eam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Pipin g and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09- 11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 74 13 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Han dling Units 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors an d Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Syste ms 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 0 1-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 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 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 0 6-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 10-18

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 21 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all se ctions 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 al ternate material or method.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

D. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

E. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

F. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS

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. See other specification sections for any exceptions.

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

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

4. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment asse mblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsi bility for the final assembled product.

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

21 05 11 - 2 equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally wit h equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each ite m of equipment.

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

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

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

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

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

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

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

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

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceiling s, or roofs.

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, fo r systems and equipment.

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

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

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

A575-96.................Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchan t Quality, M-Grades

R (2002)

E84-2003................Standard Test Method for Bu rning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2000...............Standard Test Method for Fi re Tests of Building

Construction and Materials

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-96..................Installation of Air Conditi oning and

Ventilating Systems

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachme nts to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attach ments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be enc ountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lower ing 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. Iden tification 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-fil led letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Ide ntify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

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C. Control Items: Label all temperature and humidit y sensors, controllers and control dampers. Identify and label each item a s they appear on the control diagrams.

D. Valve Tags and Lists:

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

13 mm (1/2-inch) high for number designation, and n ot 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 b rass chain.

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

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

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

2.3 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effe ctive barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrati ons occur for piping.

2.4 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.5 PIPE PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves during construction for other th an 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) abov e 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 i nch) angle ring or square set in silicone adhesive around penetration.

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

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

E. Cast Iron or Zinc Coated Pipe Sleeves: Provide f or pipe passing through exterior walls below grade. Make space between slee ve 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 sl eeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms, laundry work rooms, and animal rooms above basement. Except in mechanical r ooms, connect sleeve with floor plate.

G. Brass Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing thr ough quarry tile, terrazzo or ceramic tile floors. Connect sleeve wit h floor plate.

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

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 larg e 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 COR, 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 Fitt ings: One for each type of grease required for each motor or other equipmen t.

C. Tool Containers: Hardwood or metal, permanently identified for in tended service and mounted, or located, where direc ted by the COR.

D. Lubricants: A minimum of 0.95 L (one quart) of o il, and 0.45 kg (one pound) of grease, of equipment manufacturer's recom mended grade and

21 05 11 - 6 type, in unopened containers and properly identifie d 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 aroun d pipes, cover openings around pipes and cover the entire pipe sle eve 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-in ch) for up to 80 mm

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

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, wal ls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Use also where insulation ends on exposed water supply pipe drop from overhea d. Provide a watertight joint in spaces where brass or steel pip e 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, a nd other services and utilities. Follow manufacturer's published reco mmendations for installation methods not otherwise specified.

B. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handl ed, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before a nd during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the COR. Damaged or defective it ems in the opinion of the COR, shall be replaced.

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

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

(3000 psi) minimum.

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

E. Work in Existing Building:

1. Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of t he 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 REQUIR EMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to e xisting service piping at times that will least interfere with norm al operation of the facility.

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

F. Switchgear Drip Protection: Every effort shall b e 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 Contrac tor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remed ial action performed as directed at no additional cost to the Government.

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

3.2 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

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

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

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

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

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

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

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SECTION 21 10 00

WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Contractor shall provide sealed, engineered, des ign and complete installation of a hydraulically calculated automati c fire sprinkler system complete and ready for operation, for the ar ea indicated on drawings.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler systems a s indicated on the drawings. Size system by hydraulic calculation in a ccordance with

NFPA 13 the latest editions.

C. Existing piping to be reused, replaced or remove d as indicated on the drawings. Removal of piping to include all valves, flow switches, supervisory devices, hangers, supports, and associa ted fire alarm system conduit and wire. Sprinkler heads shall not be reused.

D. Existing occupant-use valves, and accessible pip ing to be disconnected from their supply, drained, removed, and all remain ing inaccessible piping capped.

E. Replacement of any existing sprinklers in area o f work. Work to include all necessary piping modifications, new sprinklers and new sprinkler escutcheons.

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

G. Painting of exposed piping and supports to follo w Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Access panels for plaster ceilings: Section 08 3 1 13, ACCESS DOORS AND

FRAMES.

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

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

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

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

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1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system shall be in accor dance with the required advisory provisions of NFPA 13.

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

1. Sprinkler Protection:

a. All patient care, sleeping, treatment, office, w aiting areas, educational areas, dining areas, corridors and atti cs: Light hazard, (0.10 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically m ost remote

140 m 2 (1500 sq. ft.).

b. Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, E lectrical

Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, Elevator Machin e Rooms, Refrigeration Service Rooms, and storage between 9 and 23 m² (100 and 250 sq. ft.): Ordinary Hazard, Group 1, 6.1 L/m inute/m²

(0.15 gpm/sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remo te 140 m²

(1500 sq. ft.).

c. Clean and soiled linen rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled utility rooms, laundry, laboratories, retail sales and storage rooms, storage room over 23 m² (250 sq. ft.), boile r plants, loading docks, warehouse spaces, energy centers, Ph armacy and SPD areas: Ordinary Group 2, 8.1 L/minute/m² (0.20 gpm/ sq. ft.) over the hydraulically most remote 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.) .

d. File Storage Areas with “Rolling Files” Racks: O rdinary Group 2 for the entire area of the space up to 140 m² (1500 sq. ft.) area of sprinkler operation.

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

f. Provide sprinklers in gravity type metal chutes per NFPA 82.

2. Add water allowance of 15 L/s (250 gpm) for insi de and outside hose streams to the sprinkler requirements at the connec tion to the distribution main.

3. Hydraulic Calculations: The calculated demand in cluding hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent bel ow the available supply curve.

4. Water Supply:

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a. The contractor shall obtain a recent perform a f low test for use in hydraulic calculations.

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

D. Provide a listed sprinkler head guard for each s prinkler in the janitors’ closets, the elevator machine room and sp rinklers within

2100 mm (7 ft.) of the floor and other areas as req uired by NFPA 13.

E. Locate sprinklers in patient bedrooms assuming a ll privacy curtains have 13 mm (1/2 in.) openings in mesh extending 450 mm (18 in.) from ceiling.

F. Seismic Protection: Seismically brace all new an d existing piping systems in accordance with NFPA 13 latest edition.

1.4 QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Protection Engineering or a NICET (National Institu te for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Level III sprinkler te chnician.

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

C. On-site emergency service within four hours of noti fication.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

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

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

D. Manufacturer’s Literature and Data:

1. Pipe and fittings.

2. Valves

3. Drips

4. Sprinklers-each type, temperature and model

5. Sprinkler Cabinets

6. Sprinkler Plugs

7. Pressure Gages

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8. Pressure Switches

9. Pipe Hangers and Supports

10. Water Flow Switches

11. Valve Tamper Switches

12. Valve Cabinet

E. Detailed drawings in accordance with NFPA 13 the latest editions.

Drawings shall be prepared using CADD software stam ped by fire protection professional engineer and include all ne w and existing sprinklers and piping. Use format in use at the VA medical center.

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

F. Hydraulic calculations for each sprinkler system in accordance with

NFPA 13 latest edition.

G. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Indicating Valves

2. Water Flow and valve tamper switches

3. Alarm Valves

H. Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. As-built drawings and two blueline copies shall be provided for each drawing. One copy of final CADD drawing files shall also be provided on

89 mm (3 1/2 in.), 1.44 mb diskette, for each drawi ng.

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

C. Four sets of hydraulic calculations for each spr inkler system updated to include submittal review comments and any change s to the installation which affect the calculations includin g one electronic set in PDF format.

D. Four copies of the hydrostatic report and NFPA 1 3 material and test certificate for each sprinkler system.

E. Four sets of operation and maintenance data upda ted to include submittal review comments and any equipment substit utions including one copy of NFPA 25.

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

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1.7 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and materials and equipment f urnished 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 t he new system shall be hydrostatically tested and warranted as new.

1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

13-2010.................Installation of Sprinkler S ystems

14-2010.................Installation of Standpipe a nd Hose Systems

17A-2009................Standard for wet chemical e xtinguishing systems

20-2003.................Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pump

24-2010.................Installation of Private Fir e Service Mains and

Their Appurtenances

25-2011.................Inspection, Testing and Mai ntenance of water

Based Fire Protection Systems

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

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

82-2009.................Incinerators, Waste and Lin en Handling Systems and Equipment

170-2009................Standards for Fire Safety S ymbols

291-2010................Fire Flow Testing and Marki ng of Hydrants

C. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)

2011....................Fire Protection Equipment D irectory

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM)

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

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM )

F442-09.................Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chl oride) (CPVC)

Plastic Pipe

F. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)

1015-2009...............Double Check Backflow Preve ntion Assembly

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

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

20, NFPA 13 and recommended by the equipment manufa cturer shall be provided. Work shall include operation of sprinkler system alarm and supervisory devices.

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

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

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

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

L. Emergency Service:

1. Normal and overtime emergency call-back service shall consist of an on-site response to calls within four hours of not ification.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

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

listed for their intended purpose. All sprinklers s hall be Factory

Mutual approved.

2.2 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 3 00 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 st ainless steel bolting.

B. Fire Protection water supply within the building up to sprinkler system isolation valves shall be black steel, schedule 10 minimum.

C. Sprinkler piping downstream of the isolation val ve on wet-pipe systems shall be black steel, schedule 80 minimum.

D. MRI Suite: Copper.

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

F. All fittings on galvanized piping shall be galva nized in accordance with ASTM A53.

G. Clamp-on type rubber gasketed fittings shall be listed for use with grooved piping for each piping application.

H. Piping Materials Standards:

1. Ferrous piping – follow ASTM A 795 Standard

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

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

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

5. Seamless copper tube – follow ASTM B 75

6. Seamless copper water tube - follow ASTM B 88

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

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

9. Brazing filler metal - follow AWS A5.8

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

11. Alloy material - follow ASTM B 446

I. Fitting Materials Standards:

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

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

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

ASME B16.3

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

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

ASME B16.25

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

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

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

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

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2.3 VALVES

A. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 2400 kPa (350 psi) Water Working Pr essure (WWP).

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 2400 kPa (350 psi) water working pressure (WWP). Butterfly valves are to be installed in a manner that does not interfere with the operation o f any system component.

3. Ball (inspectors test and drain only): iron body , stainless steel trim, for 2050 kPa (300 psi) service, indicating ty pe.

4. Ball and butterfly valves shall not be used on i ncoming water service, and on the suction side of either the fire pump or jockey pump.

B. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 2400 kPa (350 lb.) water wor king pressure (WWP).

C. Alarm Check: Iron body, bronze mounted, variable pressure type with retarding chamber. Provide basic trimmings for alar m test by pass, gages, drain connections, mounting supports for ret arding chamber, and drip funnel. Provide pressure sensitive alarm switc h to actuate the fire alarm system.

D. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 4100 kPa

(600 psi), Water or gas (WOG) equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. Quick response sprinklers to match existing spri nklers shall be standard type except as noted below. The maximum di stance from the deflector to finished ceiling shall be 50 mm (2 in. ) for pendent sprinklers. Pendent sprinklers in finished areas sh all be provided with semi-recessed adjustable screwed escutcheons and in stalled within the center one-third of their adjustment. The sprinkler shall be installed in the flush position with the element exposed belo w the ceiling line.

At the specified locations, provide the following t ype of sprinklers.

All sprinklers except “institutional” type sprinkle rs shall be FM approved. “Institutional” type sprinklers in Mental Health and Behavior

Units shall be UL listed or FM approved quick respo nse type. Maximum break away strength shall be certified by the manuf acturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds). Provide quick respons e sprinklers in all

21 10 00 - 9 areas, except where specifically prohibited by thei r listing or approval, and the following:

LOCATION TYPE

Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Electrical & Electrical Switch

Gear Rooms

Quick Response, Upright or Telephone Closets, Transformer

Vaults Pendent Brass [93 °C (200 °F)]

Machine Rooms Standard Upright or Sidewall Brass [93 °C (200 °F)]

Gravity Type Linen & Trash Chutes Standard Upright or Pendent Brass [66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

Cold rooms, Freezers, Controlled Temperature Rooms and Unheated

Areas

Standard Pendent, Dry Type [66- 74 °C (150-165 °F)]

Patient Sleeping, Patient Bathrooms, and Corridors within a

Patient Ward

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated, [66-74 °C (150-

165 °F)]

All Patient Treatment, Elevator Lobbies and Corridors

Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C [150-

165 °F)]

Operating Rooms, Radiology Rooms Quick Response, R ecessed Pendent, Chrome Plated, Sidewall [66-74 °C

(150-165 °F)]

All Areas Not Listed Above Quick Response, Recessed Pendent, Sidewall, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C

(150-165 °F)]

Below soffits were ductwork will not allow pendent sprinkler head installation

Quick Response, Sidewall, Chrome Plated [66-74 °C (150-165 °F)]

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

C. Sprinklers to be installed as per NFPA 13.

2.5 TOOLS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

A. Sprinkler Cabinet:

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Sprinkler system pressure switch: one of each ty pe provided.

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

2400 mm (8 ft.) minimum.

2.6 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

A. Provide for all new and existing sectional valve s, riser control valves, system control valves, drain valves, test a nd drain connections and alarm devices with securely attached identifica tion signs (enamel on metal) in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.7 HANGERS AND EARTHQUAKE BRACING

A. In accordance with NFPA 13 and 14. Comply with seismic requirements as per 15050 for seismic zone locations.

2.8 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

B. Comply with NFPA 101 Fire Barrier Penetration co des.

2.9 PRESSURE GAUGE

A. Provide a 1280 kPa (200 psi) pressure gauge at e ach flow alarm switch location, at the top of each sprinkler or standpipe riser, at each main drain connection, and on the suction and discharge of the fire pump.

2.10 HANGERS

A. Hangers shall be designed to support five times the weight of the water filled pipe plus 250 Lb (114Kg) at each point of pi ping support.

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

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

D. Hanger components shall be ferrous.

E. Detailed calculations shall be submitted, when r equired by the reviewing Authority, showing stress developed in ha ngers, piping, fittings and safety factors allowed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Supervisory Switches: For each indicating sprink ler system riser, sprinkler zone or control valve, provide a supervis ory switch that is

21 10 00 - 11 connected to the fire alarm system. Standpipe hose valves and test and drain valves shall not be provided with supervisory switches.

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

C. Sprinkler Zone: Each sprinkler zone shall coinci de with each smoke zone.

D. Piping connections:

1. Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler System: Provide standpipe system complete including fire pump, where required. Start the sprinkler system work for each zone at valve connection to st andpipe location at each zone.

E. Drains, Test Pipes and Accessories:

1. Provide a drain at base of risers, drain connect ion on valved sections, and drains at other locations for complet e drainage of the system. Provide valve in drain lines and connect to the central drain riser.

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

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

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

H. Locate piping in stairways as near ceiling as po ssible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel. Provide a mini mum headroom of

2250 mm (7 ft.-6 in.) for all piping.

I. Piping arrangement shall avoid contact with othe r piping and equipment and allow clear access to other equipment or device s requiring access or maintenance.

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

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

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

14.

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

3.2 TEST

A. Automatic Sprinkler System: NFPA 13 and 25.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Furnish the services of a competent instructor f or not less than two four-hour periods for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the fire pump and sprinkler system, on the dates requested by the COR.

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Renovate Operating Rooms and Support Spaces 100% Construction Documents

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Exterior: Piping and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind or solar radiation.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. A/E: Architect/Engineer

5. AFF: Above Finish Floor

6. AFG: Above Finish Grade

7. AI: Analog Input

8. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

9. AO: Analog Output

10. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air Conditioning

Engineers

11. ASJ: All Service Jacket

12. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

13. ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers

14. AWG: American Wire Gauge

15. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

16. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

17. BAS: Building Automation System

18. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

19. bhp: Brake Horsepower

20. Btu: British Thermal Unit

21. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit per Hour

22. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

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23. C: Celsius

24. CA: Compressed Air

25. CD: Compact Disk

26. CDA: Copper Development Association

27. CGA: Compressed Gas Association

28. CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute

29. CI: Cast Iron

30. CLR: Color

31. CO: Contracting Officer

32. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

33. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

34. CR: Chloroprene

35. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

36. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

37. CxA: Commissioning Agent

38. dB: Decibels

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

40. DCW: Domestic Cold Water

41. DDC: Direct Digital Control

42. DFU: Drainage Fixture Units

43. DHW: Domestic Hot Water

44. DHWR: Domestic Hot Water Return

45. DHWS: Domestic How Water Supply

46. DI: Digital Input

47. DI: Deionized Water

48. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

49. DN: Diameter Nominal

50. DO: Digital Output

51. DOE: Department of Energy

52. DVD: Digital Video Disc

53. DWG: Drawing

54. DWH: Domestic Water Heater

55. DWS: Domestic Water Supply

56. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

57. ECC: Engineering Control Center

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58. EL: Elevation

59. EMCS: Energy Monitoring and Control System

60. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

61. EPACT: Energy Policy Act

62. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

63. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

64. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

65. F: Fahrenheit

66. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

67. FD: Floor Drain

68. FDC: Fire Department (Hose) Connection

69. FED: Federal

70. FG: Fiberglass

71. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

72. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

73. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

74. FOV: Fuel Oil Vent

75. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

76. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft Facing

77. FSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Facility Standards

Service

78. FU: Fixture Units

79. GAL: Gallon

80. GCO: Grade Cleanouts

81. GPD: Gallons per Day

82. GPH: Gallons per Hour

83. GPM: Gallons per Minute

84. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

85. HEFP: Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (replacement for

OCAMES)

86. HEX: Heat Exchanger

87. Hg: Mercury

88. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

89. HP: Horsepower

90. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

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91. Hz: Hertz

92. ID: Inside Diameter

93. IE: Invert Elevation

94. INV: Invert

95. IPC: International Plumbing Code

96. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

97. IW: Indirect Waste

98. IWH: Instantaneous Water Heater

99. Kg: Kilogram

100. kPa: Kilopascal

101. KW: Kilowatt

102. KWH: Kilowatt Hour

103. lb: Pound

104. lbs/hr: Pounds per Hour

105. LNG: Liquid Natural Gas

106. L/min: Liters per Minute

107. LOX: Liquid Oxygen

108. L/s: Liters per Second

109. m: Meter

110. MA: Medical Air

111. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

112. MAX: Maximum

113. MBH: 1000 Btu per Hour

114. MED: Medical

115. MER: Mechanical Equipment Room

116. MFG: Manufacturer

117. mg: Milligram

118. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

119. ml: Milliliter

120. mm: Millimeter

121. MIN: Minimum

122. MV: Medical Vacuum

123. N2: Nitrogen

124. N20: Nitrogen Oxide

125. NC: Normally Closed

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126. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

127. NG: Natural Gas

128. NIC: Not in Contract

129. NO: Normally Open

130. NOM: Nominal

131. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

132. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

133. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

134. NTS: Not to Scale

135. O2: Oxygen

136. OC: On Center

137. OD: Outside Diameter

138. OSD: Open Sight Drain

139. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

140. PA: Pascal

141. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

142. PD: Pressure Drop or Difference

143. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute

144. PH: Power of Hydrogen

145. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

146. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

147. PP: Polypropylene

148. ppb: Parts per Billion

149. ppm: Parts per Million

150. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

151. PSIA: Pounds per Square Inch Atmosphere

152. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

153. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

154. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

155. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

156. RAD: Radians

157. RO: Reverse Osmosis

158. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

159. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

160. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

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161. SAN: Sanitary Sewer

162. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

163. SDI: Silt Density Index

164. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

Association

165. SPEC: Specification

166. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

167. SQFT/SF: Square Feet

168. SS: Stainless Steel

169. STD: Standard

170. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

171. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

172. TD: Temperature Difference

173. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

174. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

175. TEMP: Temperature

176. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

177. THERM: 100,000 Btu

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

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

180. TIL: Technical Information Library http//www.cfm.va.gov/til/indes.asp

181. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

182. TYP: Typical

183. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

184. V: Vent

185. V: Volt

186. VA: Veterans Administration

187. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

188. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

189. VAC: Vacuum

190. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

191. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

192. VHA OCAMES: This has been replaced by HEFP.

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193. VSD: Variable Speed Drive

194. VTR: Vent through Roof

195. W: Waste

196. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

197. WC: Water Closet

198. WG: Water Gauge

199. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

200. WPD: Water Pressure Drop

201. WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Units

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

E. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

F. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS.

J. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

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. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2013..............Power Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2019.... Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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

A36/A36M-2019...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-96(2013)e1.........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

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

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018.........