7-2026-09-24 - Dunmore Carpet Factory Renovation - Add 04.pdf
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This Addendum #04, dated September 24, 2026, modifies the bidding documents for the Dunmore Carpet Factory Renovation and Site Work project located at 105 Corner Street, Dunmore, PA 18512, issued by Hoofty Holdings and prepared by Alloy5 Architecture. The project involves comprehensive renovation of a multi-story former carpet factory into residential lofts, including new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. The original bid deadline has been extended to Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. prevailing time, with bids to be submitted via PennBid. The addendum provides clarifications and amendments to the original bidding documents through responses to bidder questions regarding specifications, drawing revisions, and technical requirements. Revised drawings were issued for flooring (LVT-01, LVT-02, CP-01, CPT-01, and CPT-02), ceiling systems (A1.22, A1.23), and multiple mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and electrical drawings. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on August 28, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at the project site, with questions accepted until September 9, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.
The contract will be awarded as a single prime lump sum agreement, with the successful bidder selected by the owner following the bid opening. Bidders must submit a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract value. The project is subject to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act requirements. Key technical clarifications addressed in the addendum include: acceptance of 3 cm quartz countertops instead of specified 2 cm thickness; confirmation that satin chrome door pulls will be used for hardware; specification that second and third floors utilize NFPA 13R fire protection while basement and ground floor utilize NFPA 13; confirmation that sprinkler heads can be omitted from unheated attic spaces; clarification that all ductwork runs above ceilings with no exposed ductwork; confirmation of piping specifications on drawing P003; and confirmation that ProPress copper fittings are acceptable for domestic water piping. The project site occupies approximately 4,600 square feet across multiple floors and includes commercial spaces on lower floors and residential units on upper floors.
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ADDENDUM #04
ALLOY5, LLC
530 WEST BROAD STREET
BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
WWW.ALLOY5.COM
PROJECT: DUNMORE CARPET FACTORY RENOVATION AND SITE WORK PROJECT
BIDS DUE TO: PennBid
BIDS DUE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2026 @ 2:00 P.M. PREVAILING TIME
DATE: THRUSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
The following clarifications, amendments, additions, deletions, revisions and modifications in this Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Bidding Documents as noted below. This addendum must be acknowledged in the form of proposal in the space provided for this purpose. Failure to acknowledge this addendum may subject the Bidder to disqualifications.
GENERAL
1. The deadline for bids has been extended until Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 P.M.
DRAWINGS
Revised Drawings
1. A1.50 - LVT-01, LVT-02, CP-01, CPT-01, and CPT-02 have been updated.
2. A1.22 – Ceilings to be lowered as noted, Chicago Grid 650 Fire Rated Drywall Suspension
System to be used. Product number 343306
3. A1.23 - Ceilings to be lowered as noted, Chicago Grid 650 Fire Rated Drywall Suspension
System to be used. Product number 343306
4. M001
5. M203
6. M204
7. M205
8. M701
9. M702
10. P001
11. P801
12. F001
13. F205
14. F801
15. E302
16. E305
17. E701
New Drawings
SPECIFICATIONS
New Specification Sections:
Revised Specification Sections:
Questions:
4.1 Countertop spec calls for 2cm (3/4”) quartz with integral built-up edges. Would 3 cm (1-1/4”) thick quartz be acceptable?
Answer: 3 Cm acceptable. That the change will not interfere with constructability or alter the overall dimensions of the counters.
4.2 Spec section 064116 2.3.C calls for satin chrome door pulls, but 2.3.I. calls for stainless steel exposed hardware. Please clarify.
Answer: Satin Chrome to be used where applicable.
4.3 The fire protection drawings are calling this project as a complete NFPA 13 project, but in our opinion the basement and ground floor are NFPA 13 but the second and third floor could be
NFPA 13R.
Answer: The second and third floor are to be protected with NFPA 13R and the basement and ground floor are to be NFPA 13 per section 903.3.1.2 of the IBC.
4.4 Is the attic space going to be conditioned to 40 deg. F? If not, a dry sprinkler system will need to be installed to protect the attic space.
Answer: The sprinkler heads can be omitted in the attic as the upper floors are to be protected using NFPA 13R and there is no fuel-fired equipment in the attic.
4.5 M202, M203, and M204 have a note that all expose duct is to be double wall spiral and to coordinate with RCP. RCP is not clear as to what is exposed vs. not. Please advise.
Answer: There is no exposed duct work on any floor. Ductwork is to run above ceilings and within soffits where indicated by keyed notes #4 and #5. Access panels are to be provided where required in hard ceilings to service equipment above. Ducts are to transition above ceilings when travelling from a room with a soffit to one without, such as into bathrooms.
4.6 Please confirm if we are to use the written piping specification on drawing P003 or the plumbing piping schedule shown on drawing P003? Please clarify.
Answer: Use the piping specifications on P003. Plumbing piping schedule matrix on P001 has been updated.
4.7 Please clarify the information provided on the plumbing piping schedule shown on drawing.
This schedule calls for no hub service weight cast iron soil pipe and no hub cast iron sanitary waste & vent fittings, CISPI 301 & schedule 40 drainage pattern PVC fittings for the gas piping. This also calls out grooved gasketed mechanical joints(aluminum) for the sanitary waste & vent. I assume these are mistakes, can this piping schedule be revised to call out the proper materials
Answer: Use the piping specifications on P003. Plumbing piping schedule matrix on P001 has been updated.
4.8 Are Viega MegaPress G fittings acceptable for the gas piping?
Answer: There is no gas piping.
4.9 Are ProPress copper fittings acceptable for the domestic water piping.
Answer: ProPress copper fittings are acceptable.
4.10 Alternate #4: What would deleting all fit out of the first floor mean? What would the scope entail?
Answer: Alternate #4 removes all power and lighting scope from first floor tenant areas. Power and lighting scope will remain for public entrance, stairwell, and mailroom.
4.11 Reference plan E701: On some panel schedules, “spare” is listed on panel schedule but no size is given. Is the spare meant to say “space?”
Answer: For panel ‘OP2’, provide single pole, 20A space circuit breakers for circuits 24 through 42.
4.12 Drawing reference E701: Panel schedule MDP call for panel HP, OP,OP2 to have 3pole breakers. Panels 4P, OP, OP2 panel schedules show 2 pole breakers. Meter bank shows them as single phase. Are panels HP, Op and OP2 single phase?
Answer: HP, OP, and OP2 are single phase panels. Drawings will be updated to reflect as such.
4.13 Drawing reference E304: Fire ALARM devices are missing in the 4th floor plan. Please advise.
Answer: This is a view-range issue in Revit. Fire alarm devices on the 3rd floor closely mirror the 2nd floor with an extra smoke detector and alarm device in the public hallway. Revision drawings will be provided showing missing devices.
4.14 Will it be permitted to allow all interior framing to be non structural framing in lieu of wood stud framing?
Answer: Metal studs with wood blocking where required for anchoring finish cabinets and other necessary items is acceptable.
CEILING LEGEND
2'x2' DEMOLISHED GRID CEILING
2'x4' DEMOLISHED GRID CEILING
2'x2' GRID CEILING AS SCHEDULED
2'x4' GRID CEILING AS SCHEDULED
EMERGENCY LIGHT
EXIT SIGN
SURFACE MOUNTED DOWNLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT / WALL WASHER
SPRINKLER HEAD
LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURE /
SUSPENDED LIGHT FIXTURE
2'x2' RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE
EXHAUST AIR GRILLE
RETURN AIR GRILLE
SUPPLY AIR GRILLE
GWB CEILING / SOFFIT
EXHAUST FAN / LIGHT COMBINATION
SUSPENDED PENDANT LIGHT (KITCHEN ISLAND)
SURFACE MOUNTED VANITY LIGHT
GENERAL CEILING NOTES
1. REFER TO MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS
FOR CEILING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GRILLES, REGISTERS,
DIFFUSERS, SPRINKLER HEADS, LIGHTING, AND EMERGENCY FIXTURES.
2. REFER TO MEPF DRAWINGS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS, QUANTITIES, AND SIZES OF ALL
EQUIPMENT.
3. SUPPORT GYP BD CEILING BULKHEADS AND/OR SOFFITS, WITH 3-5/8" METAL STUDS,
METAL SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR RESILIENT FURRING CHANNELS AT 16" O.C.
4. WHERE TEGULAR TILE IS USED PROVIDE TEGULAR EDGE ON CUT SIDE OF TILE.
5. REFERENCE FLOOR PLANS FOR DIMENSIONS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR ROOMS
SCHEDULED TO HAVE CEILINGS.
6. EXPOSED METAL DECK & STEEL STRUCTURE TO BE PAINTED. WHERE APPLICABLE
EXPOSED DUCTWORK TO BE PAINTED. ARCHITECT SHALL SELECT COLOR FROM FULL
MANUFACTURER'S RANGE.
WALL LIGHT
WALL LIGHT
ACT-1
9'-0"
GWB
10'-3 3/8"
BOTTOM OF FURRING
CHANNEL - TYPICAL, V.I.F.
2 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM
2 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM
EXIST. STAIR
CORRIDOR
INTERIOR STRUCTURAL TRUSS TO
REMAIN, TYPICAL
THIRD FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
BASEMENT
ROOF
□ KEYED CEILING NOTES
NO. NOTE
PROJ NO:
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SCALE:
DATE:
SHEET TITLE:
REGISTRATION:
530 WEST BROAD ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
610.419.4055
A R C H I T E C T U R E
PROJECT:
OWNER:
PROJECT TEAM:
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REFL. CEILING PLAN -
SECOND FLOOR
DUNMORE CARPET
FACTORY
RENOVATIONS
DUNMORE LOFTS @ 105 CORNER STREET
DUNMORE, PA 18512
GPI
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ASSOCIATES
designBLD
HOOFTY HOLDINGS
1 E BROAD STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
1/4" = 1'-0"
SECOND FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
NO. ISSUE DESCRIPTION DATE
1 EXTERIOR PACKAGE 2023.06.30
2 ISSUE FOR PERMIT 2025.12.23
3 ISSUE FOR BID 2026.08.03
4 ADDENDUM 2 2026.09.14
6 ADDENDUM 4 2026.09.24
GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.
GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.
GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.
GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.
GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.GWB @ 9'-0" A.F.F.
CEILING LEGEND
2'x2' DEMOLISHED GRID CEILING
2'x4' DEMOLISHED GRID CEILING
2'x2' GRID CEILING AS SCHEDULED
2'x4' GRID CEILING AS SCHEDULED
EMERGENCY LIGHT
EXIT SIGN
SURFACE MOUNTED DOWNLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT / WALL WASHER
SPRINKLER HEAD
LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURE /
SUSPENDED LIGHT FIXTURE
2'x2' RECESSED LIGHT FIXTURE
EXHAUST AIR GRILLE
RETURN AIR GRILLE
SUPPLY AIR GRILLE
GWB CEILING / SOFFIT
EXHAUST FAN / LIGHT COMBINATION
SUSPENDED PENDANT LIGHT (KITCHEN ISLAND)
SURFACE MOUNTED VANITY LIGHT
GENERAL CEILING NOTES
1. REFER TO MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE PROTECTION DRAWINGS
FOR CEILING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO GRILLES, REGISTERS,
DIFFUSERS, SPRINKLER HEADS, LIGHTING, AND EMERGENCY FIXTURES.
2. REFER TO MEPF DRAWINGS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS, QUANTITIES, AND SIZES OF ALL
EQUIPMENT.
3. SUPPORT GYP BD CEILING BULKHEADS AND/OR SOFFITS, WITH 3-5/8" METAL STUDS,
METAL SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR RESILIENT FURRING CHANNELS AT 16" O.C.
4. WHERE TEGULAR TILE IS USED PROVIDE TEGULAR EDGE ON CUT SIDE OF TILE.
5. REFERENCE FLOOR PLANS FOR DIMENSIONS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR ROOMS
SCHEDULED TO HAVE CEILINGS.
6. EXPOSED METAL DECK & STEEL STRUCTURE TO BE PAINTED. WHERE APPLICABLE
EXPOSED DUCTWORK TO BE PAINTED. ARCHITECT SHALL SELECT COLOR FROM FULL
MANUFACTURER'S RANGE.
ACT-1
9'-0"
GWB
11'-5 7/8"
BOTTOM OF FURRING CHANNEL -
TYPICAL V.I.F.
2 BEDROOM
2 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM
1 BEDROOM
CORRIDOR
EXIST. STAIR
WALL
LIGHT
THIRD FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR
BASEMENT
ROOF
PROJ NO:
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SCALE:
DATE:
SHEET TITLE:
REGISTRATION:
530 WEST BROAD ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
610.419.4055
A R C H I T E C T U R E
PROJECT:
OWNER:
PROJECT TEAM:
SUBMISSIONS:
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DUNMORE CARPET
FACTORY
RENOVATIONS
DUNMORE LOFTS @ 105 CORNER STREET
DUNMORE, PA 18512
GPI
SMITH MILLER
ASSOCIATES
designBLD
HOOFTY HOLDINGS
1 E BROAD STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
□ KEYED CEILING NOTES
NO. NOTE
1/4" = 1'-0"
THIRD FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN
NO. ISSUE DESCRIPTION DATE
1 EXTERIOR PACKAGE 2023.06.30
2 ISSUE FOR PERMIT 2025.12.23
3 ISSUE FOR BID 2026.08.03
4 ADDENDUM 2 2026.09.14
6 ADDENDUM 4 2026.09.24
GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.
GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.
GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.
GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F. GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.
GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F. GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F. GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F. GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F. GWB @ 10'-5" A.F.F.
INTERIOR FINISH PLAN
FLOORS
INTERIOR FINISH PLAN
WALLS
INTERIOR FINISH PLAN
BASE
INTERIOR FINISH PLAN
OTHER
CONCRETE
PORCELAIN FLOOR TILE
RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING
LUXURY VINYL TILE
CARPET TILE
PAINT CERAMIC TILE BASE SOLID SURFACE
PLASTIC LAMINATE
ACCENT WALL RESTROOM PARTITIONS
ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE
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Code: x Basis of Design: x Collection: x Color: x Location: x
Code: CPT-01 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: FABRIC & FORM Color: TBD Location: OPEN OFFICE; CONFERENCE; UNIT CORRIDORS Pattern: ASHLAR
Code: CPT-02 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: FABRIC & FORM Color: TBD Location: UNIT CORRIDOR ACCENT Pattern: DIRECTIONAL
Code: PFT-01 Basis of Design: NASCO STONE TILE Collection: BASALTICO Color: GREY Location: GROUND FLOOR RESTROOMS/J.C.
Pattern: BRICK PATTERN
Code: SV-01 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: PERFORMA Color: TBD Location: TRASH ROOMS/BACK STAIR Pattern: n/a
Code: LVT-01 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: EVENT+ Color: TBD Location: VESTIBULE; PASSAGE; CORRIDOR; MAIL ROOM;
EXISTING STAIR (LANDINGS)
Code: LVT-02 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: EVENT+ STONE Color: TBD Location: UNIT FLOORS
CARPET
Code: CP-01 Basis of Design: TARKETT Collection: GARDEN WALK Color: TBD Location: UNIT BEDROOMS
Code: CWT-01 Basis of Design: NASCO STONE TILE Collection: URBANA Color: 3"x12" PURE Location: TYPICAL BACKSPLASH; GROUND FLOOR
RESTROOM WALLS
Pattern: BRICK
Code: CWT-02 Basis of Design: NASCO STONE TILE Collection: BASALTICO Color: 2"x2" MOSAIC ACCENT - CHARCOAL Location: GROUND FLOOR RESTROOMS - ACCENT
Code: CWT-03 Basis of Design: DALTILE Collection: COLOR WHEEL LINEAR Color: 6"x18" MATTE ARCTIC WHITE Location: UNIT RESTROOM WALLS Pattern: BRICK
Code: PLAM-01 Basis of Design: WILSONART Collection: DESIGNER WHITE VELVET 15512 Color: 31 TRACELESS FINISH Location: TYPICAL WALL & BASE CABINETS
Code: ACT-01 Basis of Design: ARMSTRONG Collection: ULTIMA - TEGULAR 15/16" Color: WHITE Location: TYPICAL ACOUSTICAL TILE
Code: SS-01 Basis of Design: WILSONART Collection: x Color: LUMINOUS WHITE 9221SP Location: MAIL ROOM; UNIT LAUNDRY/CLOSETS
Code: PHEN-01 Basis of Design: SCRANTON PRODUCTS Collection: HINEY HIDERS Color: CHARCOAL GREY - ORANGE PEEL Location: RESTROOMS
Code: PNT-01 Basis of Design: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Collection: x Color: SNOWBOUND Location: TYPICAL FIELD COLOR. ALL HM &
WOOD INTERIOR DOOR FRAMES
Code: PNT-02 Basis of Design: SHERWIN-WILLIAMS Collection: x Color: WALL STREET Location: ACCENT COLOR @ UNIT DOORS, WAINSCOTING AT STAIRS
Code: PFT-02 Basis of Design: DALTILE Collection: FABRIQUE Color: BLANC LINEN P685 Location: UNIT BATHROOMS Pattern: BRICK PATTERN - QUARTER TURN
QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS
Code: PLAM-02 Basis of Design: WILSONART Collection: BRILLIANT GLAMOUR OAK Color: FINISH LE - LEGNO Location: RECEPTION DESK; OFFICE WALL CABINETS
Code: WD-01 Basis of Design: n/a Collection: 4" WOOD BASE Color: MATCH COLOR PNT-01 Location: TYPICAL WOOD BASE
Code: QTZ-01 Basis of Design: WILSONART Collection: x Color: HAIDA - Q4008 Location: TYPICAL COUNTERTOP
Code: BRK-01 Basis of Design: THIN BRICK VENEER - TBD Collection: x Color: x Location: x
CORNER GUARDS
Code: CG-01 Basis of Design: CS GROUP - ACROVYN Collection: ACO-8 Color: POWERCOAT WHITE - MATTE Location: GROUND FLOOR
Code: CG-02 Basis of Design: BRAND X METALS INC.
Collection: SLIP-ON CAP - "SOC" Color: ANNODIZED CLEAR Location: GROUND FLOOR
Code: QTZ-02 Basis of Design: WILSONART Collection: x Color: GARDAR BASALT - Q1023 Location: KITCHENETTE COUNTERTOP
PROJ NO:
CHECKED BY:
DRAWN BY:
SCALE:
DATE:
SHEET TITLE:
REGISTRATION:
530 WEST BROAD ST BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
610.419.4055
A R C H I T E C T U R E
PROJECT:
OWNER:
PROJECT TEAM:
SUBMISSIONS:
KEY PLAN:
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DESIGN SELECTION
SUMMARY
DUNMORE CARPET
FACTORY
RENOVATIONS
DUNMORE LOFTS @ 105 CORNER STREET
DUNMORE, PA 18512
GPI
SMITH MILLER
ASSOCIATES
designBLD
HOOFTY HOLDINGS
1 E BROAD STREET, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
NO. ISSUE DESCRIPTION DATE
2 ISSUE FOR PERMIT 2025.12.23
3 ISSUE FOR BID 2026.08.03
4 ADDENDUM 2 2026.09.14
5 ADDENDUM 3 2026.09.18
6 ADDENDUM 4 2026.09.24
GENERAL NOTES (APPLY TO ALL FP SHEETS) NOTES :
NOTES
1. PROVIDE SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO ENSURE COVERAGE FOR ALL AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS, CURRENT
LOCAL LAW, THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, NFPA 13, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE. ALL WORK SHALL MEET
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, AND THE OWNER'S INSURANCE CARRIER/UNDERWRITER IF APPLICABLE. COORDINATE WITH THESE AUTHORITIES TO DETERMINE PERMIT AND INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS THAT EXCEED
THOSE OF THE STATE ADOPTED BUILDING CODE.
2. IN AREAS WITH FINISHED CEILINGS, CONCEALED TYPE PENDENT SPRINKLERS SHALL BE USED AND PIPING SHALl BE CONCEALED
AND ROUTED TO AVOID DUCTWORK, LIGHTING AND ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT. IN AREAS WITHOUT FINISHED CEILINGS WHERE
STRUCTURE REMAINS EXPOSED AND ABOVE CEILINGS SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT TYPE SPRINKLERS.
3. WHERE DRY-PIPE OR PREACTION SYSTEMS ARE REQUIRED OR INDICATED. PROVIDE DRY TYPE PENDENT SPRINKLERS FROM A
DRY PIPE SYSTEM TO PROTECT THE UNHEATED AREAS, CANOPIES ETC AS INDICATED. ALL PIPING IN THE DRY PIPE SYSTEM SHALL BE PITCHED TO DRAIN. PROVIDE DRUM DRIPS FOR PERIODIC REMOVAL OF CONDENSATE IN SYSTEM.
4. WHERE COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IS PRESENT AS INDICATED BY THE STRUCTURAL AND ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. PROVIDE
SPRINKLER COVERAGE IN CONCEALED SPACES ABOVE ALL CEILINGS OVER ALL SPACES. NO REPRESENTATIVE LAYOUT IS SHOWN FOR THE SPRINKLES ABOVE CEILINGS. OBTAIN STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS AND THOSE OF OTHER TRADES AND COORDINATE LAYOUT
WITH ALL OTHER BUILDING SYSTEMS. ABOVE CEILING SPRINKLERS SHALL BE SHOWN ON SHOP DRAWINGS.
5. THE FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL LABOR AND MATERIALS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE
COMPLETE SPRINKLER COVERAGE PER THE LATEST VERSION OF NFPA 13. UNLESS ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES ARE MADE POST
BID, ALL LABOR AND MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE
OWNER.
6. PROVIDE OFFSETS AND TRANSITIONS AS REQUIRED TO COORDINATE WITH EXISTING BUILDING SYSTEMS, FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND NEW WORK. PROVIDE ALL MATERIALS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TEST AND DRAIN LINES, PRESSURE
GAUGES, PIPE SUPPORTS, REQUIRED SIGNAGE, AND OTHER STANDARD APPURTENANCES TO EFFECT A COMPLETE, WORKING AND
FULLY-APPROVED SYSTEM.
7. PROVIDE AUXILIARY DRAINS SO AS TO ACHIEVE A FULL SYSTEM DRAIN WHERE REQUIRED
8. WHERE PIPE IS EXPOSED IT SHALL BE RUN PARALLEL TO ADJACENT WALLS AND/OR STRUCTURAL MEMBERS.
9. ALL AREAS SHALL BE PROTECTED AND COVERED PER THE ASSOCIATED NFPA 13 HAZARD GROUP AND DENSITY BASED ON THE
USAGES AS DEFINED ON THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
10. THE INTENT OF THIS PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETELY APPROVED, HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATED, WORKING, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FINAL DESIGN AND CALCULATIONS SHALL BE STAMPED AND APPROVED BY AN
ENGINEER LICENSED BY THE STATE IN WHICH THIS CONSTRUCTION RESIDES. SEE NOTE 16 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
11. REPRESENTATIVE PIPING AND SPRINKLER LAYOUTS (IF PROVIDED) ARE SCHEMATIC ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTIMATING
A REFLECTED CEILING PLAN.
12. CONTRACTOR IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GENERATION OF COORDINATION DRAWINGS, COORDINATING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER AND
PIPING LAYOUT WITH THE ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS, LIGHTING LAYOUT, HVAC DIFFUSERS, SPEAKERS, EXIT
SIGNS, BUILDING SECTIONS AND ELEVATIONS AND THE ABOVE-CEILING COMPONENTS OF OTHER TRADES' BUILDING SYSTEMS .
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO SUIT. OBSERVE NFPA 13 OBSTRUCTION RULES AND SPACING LIMITS.
13. THE SUGGESTED LOCATION OF THE FDC IS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. THIS LOCATION AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
TYPE SHALL BE VERIFIED WITH THE LOCAL BUILDING DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT BEFORE INSTALLATION.
14. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL WATER AUTHORITY. BACKFLOW
PREVENTION SHALL BE BY MEANS OF A REDUCED PRESSURE ZONE DETECTOR TYPE ASSEMBLY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
15. PROVIDE EXPANSION LOOPS USING FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS ACROSS BUILDING EXPANSION JOINTS. COORDINATE WITH
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
16. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND SHOP DRAWINGS OF THE SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED. DRAWINGS SHALL INCLUDE ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS OUTLINED IN NFPA 13. DRAWINGS AND HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS SHALL BE SIGNED AND
SEALED BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER LICENSED TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE. SUBMIT CALCULATIONS, CUTSHEETS FOR ALL
MATERIALS AND ONE PHYSICAL SAMPLE OF EACH TYPE OF SPRINKLER TO BE USED. DOCUMENT MAKE, MODEL AND K-FACTOR OF ALL SPRINKLERS ON THE SPRINKLER SHOP DRAWINGS. DRAWINGS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION. NO WORK SHALL COMMENCE BEFORE OBTAINING THESE APPROVALS. SUBMIT APPROVAL LETTERS OR DRAWINGS
STAMPED AS APPROVED BY THE AHJ(S) TO ARCHITECT.
17. FIRE STOP AND SEAL ALL PENETRATIONS IN RATED WALLS SO AS TO MAINTAIN RATING OF WALL ASSEMBLIES.
18. PROVIDE ALARM BELL ON EXTERIOR OF BUILDING. BELL SHALL RING WHEN FLOW SWITCHES ARE ACTIVATED. PROVIDE
REQUIRED SIGNAGE ADJACENT TO BELL. BELLS SHALL BE WATER MOTOR TYPE UNLESS EMERGENCY POWER IS PROVIDED WITHIN
THE FACILITY. COORDINATE WITH ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS.
19. ALL CONTROL AND ISOLATION VALVES ARE TO BE SUPERVISED, APPROVED INDICATING TYPE AND LISTED WHERE REQUIRED.
WHERE ISOLATION VALVES ARE LOCATED ABOVE SUSPENDED CEILINGS PROVIDE PERMANENT SIGNAGE HUNG FROM CEILING BELOW EACH VALVE INDICATING ITS LOCATION. TAMPER SWITCHES SHALL BE TIED INTO THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
20. PROVIDE UL LISTED FLOW SWITCHES AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, DETAILS AND PER NFPA 13 AND 72
21. ALL SPRINKLERS SHALL BE QUICK RESPONSE TYPE.
22. COORDINATE THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE SPRINKLERS WITH THE LOCATIONS OF BUILDING SYSTEM'S
EQUIPMENT PER MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AS WELL AS SHOP DRAWINGS PROVIDED BY OTHER
CONTRACTORS.
23. HEAT TRACE AND INSULATE ALL WET PIPE IN SPACES SUBJECT TO FREEZING. HEAT TRACE SHALL BE LISTED FOR USE ON
SPRINKLER BRANCH LINES AND MAINS. TIE HEAT TRACE CONTROLLERS TO THE BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND FIRE ALARM
SYSTEM FOR MONITORING. REFER TO MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS.
24. WHERE STAND PIPES ARE REQUIRED, 2-1/2" HOSE VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED IN EACH STAIR AT EACH FLOOR LEVEL OR
INTERMEDIATE FLOOR LEVEL PER THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. THE TYPE OF HOSE VALVE SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. PROVIDE A DRAIN RISER ADJACENT TO EACH COMBINATION STANDPIPE RISER. COORDINATE HOSE THREADS WITH LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT. ROUTE DRAIN TO OUTSIDE AND SPILL ON SPLASH BLOCK WHERE NO SLIP OR TRIP
HAZARD WILL OCCUR OR ROUTE TO DRAIN CAPABLE OF CONTAINING FLOW FROM DRAIN RISER. CONNECT TO INTERNAL DRAIN
WITH INDIRECT TYPE CONNECTION.
25. PROVIDE FLOOR CONTROL ASSEMBLIES WITH TAMPER AND FLOW SWITCHES AS INDICATED IN THE LATEST VERSION OF NFPA
26. IF APPLICABLE, THE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL
FIRE MARSHAL CONCERNING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PLANS, PROCEDURES, AND FIRE WATCH PLANS THAT WILL BE
IMPLEMENTED FOR SYSTEM INTERRUPTIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION.
27. ALL SPRINKLER PIPING, AS SHOWN, IS DIAGRAMATIC WITH APPROXIMATE PIPE LOCATIONS, ELEVATIONS, ROUTING, ETC., AND IS
PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. EVERY FITTING, ELL, TEE AND LENGTH OF PIPE MAY NOT BE SHOWN. IT IS THE
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND COORDINATE THE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
INSTALLATION WITH THE BUILDING STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR SHALL CREATE A FABRICATION DRAWING SHOWING ALL PIPE SIZES, LOCATION, ROUTING, HANGERS & ELEVATIONS THAT IS A
RESULT OF COORDINATION EFFORT. NECESSARY OFFSETS IN PIPING REQUIRED TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM AS TO TAKE UP MINIMUM SPACE SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALL BY THE CONTRACTOR WITH NO ADDITIONAL
EXPENSE TO THE OWNER.
28. THE STANDPIPE SYSTEM IS TO BE DESIGNATED TO DELIVER 100 PSI @ 250 GPM FOR THE MOST REMOTE HOSE VALVE WITH
250 GPM FOR THE NEXT LOWER VALVE ON THE SAME STANDPIPE PLUS 250 GPM AT THE TOP OF EACH ADDITIONAL STANDPIPE TO A MAXIMUM OF 1000 GPM. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS FOR THE STANDPIPE SYSTEM WITH LOCAL
FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TRUCK SUPPLYING THE FLOWS AND PRESSURE SHOWN BELOW AT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
CONNECTION. THE FOLLOWING PRESSURE AND FLOW GUIDELINES ARE TO BE USED TO HYDRAULICALLY CALCULATE THE
STANDPIPE SYSTEM.
(100% OF PUMPER TRUCKS RATED CAPACITY @ 150 PSI)
(70% OF PUMPER TRUCKS RATED CAPACITY @ 200 PSI)
(50% OF PUMPER TRUCKS RATED CAPACITY @ 250 PSI)
THE RESIDUAL SUPPLY PRESSURE ON THE SUCTION SIDE OF THE PUMPER FROM THE CITY SUPPLY MAY ALSO BE ADDED.
DESCRIPTIONSYMBOL
FIRE PROTECTION
FIRE SPRINKLER SYMBOLS
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER
PENDANT SPRINKLER
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER - ON SPRIG
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER - ON TOP OF RISER NIPPLE
PENDANT SPRINKLER - ON DROP NIPPLE
SPRINKLER (WITH GUARD)
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
OUTSIDE SPRINKLER
OPEN SPRINKLER ON BRANCH LINE
WATER SPRAY NOZZLE
WINDOW SPRINKLERS
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER - ON TOP OF RISER NIPPLE WITH SPRIG
OPEN SPRINKLER ON BRANCH LINE WITH
SPRIG
DESCRIPTIONSYMBOL
FIRE PROTECTION
PIPING, VALVES, CONTROL DEVICES, & HANGERS
SPRINKLER PIPING & BRANCH
PIPE TRACE HEATER
MECHANICAL COUPLING
PIPE HANGER
LATERAL BRACE
LONGITUDINAL BRACE
4-WAY BRACE
ANGLE VALVE (ANGLE HOSE VALVE)
DRY PIPE VALVE
DRY PIPE VALVE WITH QUICK OPENING DEVICE
DELUGE VALVE
PREACTION VALVE
1. ALL SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE LOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPRINKLER DESIGN CRITERIA NOTES
ON THIS DRAWING AND NFPA.
2. VERIFY ALL CEILING HEIGHTS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER DROPS.
3. SPRINKLER HEAD LOCATIONS SHALL BE COORDINATED IN FIELD WITH ALL OTHER TRADES BEFORE
INSTALLATION
4. THE ABOVE CEILING CONSTRUCTION IS CONGESTED, THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL
DRAWINGS TO COORDINATE ALL NECESSARY PIPE RUNS. MULTIPLE OFFSETS IN PIPING WILL BE NECESSARY
TO ACCOMMODATE PIPE RUNS THROUGH CEILINGS, AND TO AVOID CONFLICTS WITH ALL OTHER TRADES.
5. NO PIPING SHALL BE RUN IN SPACES SUBJECT TO FREEZING. THIS CONTRACTOR MUST COORDINATE WITH
THE G.C. AS TO LOCATION OF PIPE RUNS TO ENSURE ALL PIPING WILL BE PROTECTED AGAINST FREEZING.
6. SPRINKLER HEADS IN UNAFFECTED AREAS SHALL REMAIN.
7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT TO THE INSURANCE UNDERWRITER THE FOLLOWING:
· HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS
· COORDINATED SPRINKLER HEAD LAYOUT
· DETAILED PIPING SHOP DRAWINGS
· SPECIFICATIONS
8. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE PHASING OF THE CONSTRUCTION 8. WITH THE OWNER AND
ARCHITECT PRIOR TO START OF WORK
9. CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE SPRINKLER SHOP DRAWINGS FOR APPROVAL BY THE DIVISION OF SAFETY
INSPECTION AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
10. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING 24 HOUR FIRE WATCH OR ANY OTHER REGULATION
REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION DURING SHUT-DOWN OF EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ARE TO BE PROTECTED UTILIZING NFPA 13R AND THE BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR ARE
TO BE PROTECTED UTILIZING NFPA 13, AS PER IBC SECTION 903.3.1.2.
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ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES
DUNMORE CARPET
FACTORY
RENOVATIONS
DUNMORE LOFTS @ 105 CORNER STREET
DUNMORE, PA 18512
Smith Miller Associates
38 N. Main St, Pittston, PA 18640
D'HUY ENGINEERING
1 E Broad St STE 310, Bethlehem, PA 18018
HOOFTY HOLDINGS
LLC
530 W BROAD ST. BETHLEHEM PA, 18512
ESFR FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION:
1.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. COORDINATE WORK WITH THAT OF ALL OTHER TRADES AFFECTING OR AFFECTED
BY WORK OF THIS SECTION. COOPERATE WITH SUCH TRADES TO ASSURE THE
STEADY PROGRESS OF ALL WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT.
B. NOTE THAT CERTAIN ELEMENTS SUCH AS ACTUAL STORAGE RACK LOCATIONS
AND CONFIGURATIONS, AS WELL AS PROPOSED FUTURE OFFICES, ETC… HAVE
NOT BEEN DEFINED, LOCATED, OR CONFIGURED AT THIS TIME. AS THESE AREAS
ARE DEVELOPED, THE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM WILL BE CONFIGURED AND
EXTENDED AS NECESSARY TO MEET THE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.
ADDITIONALLY, ANY FUTURE OFFICE AREA FIT OUT WILL REQUIRE
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER PROTECTION.
1.02 WORK INCLUDED
A. THE WORK UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE FURNISHING OF ALL
MATERIAL, LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL
OPERATIONS TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE WORKING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY THE
DRAWINGS AND DETAILS AND AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
B. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS DESCRIBE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
THAT MUST BE MET BY THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF ALL WORK AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS AND AS SPECIFIED
HEREINUNDER TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1. THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS PREPARED ARE PERMIT
LEVEL DOCUMENTS DEVELOPED SOLELY FOR PERMIT REVIEW BY THE LOCAL
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION AND FOR PRICING PURPOSES. THEY ARE
NOT CONSTRUCTION LEVEL SPRINKLER SHOP DRAWINGS AND CALCULATIONS.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR TO
RETAIN THE SERVICES OF A DE REGISTERED ENGINEER TO PROVIDE
DETAILED HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, SPRINKLER LAYOUT, AND FIRE PUMP
SELECTION TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA-13.
ALL SPRINKLER LAYOUTS, CALCULATIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SELECTIONS
SHALL BE PROVIDED BEARING THE SEAL OF A PA REGISTERED ENGINEER.
2. COMPLETE NEW AUTOMATIC WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ON CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND
HEREIN AND SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA-13
3. COMPLETE NEW AUTOMATIC WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM UTILIZING QUICK
RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS TO BE UTILIZED
5. FIRE PUMP FLOW TESTING AND COMMISSIONING.
6. HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
1.03 RELATED WORK IN OTHER SECTIONS
A. THE FOLLOWING WORK IS NOT INCLUDED AS WORK IN THIS SECTION AND IS TO
BE PERFORMED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS:
1. EXTERIOR FIRE SERVICE PIPING BEYOND 5'-0" FROM THE BUILDING
2. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING.
3. FOUNDATIONS AND TRENCHING.
4. CONCRETE BASES FOR EQUIPMENT.
5. HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING.
6. PLUMBING.
7. ELECTRICAL INCLUDING FIRE ALARM, AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
8. INSTALLATION OF ACCESS PANELS.
1.04 CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES
A. ALL MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP SHALL COMPLY WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS
OF ALL APPLICABLE CODES, LOCAL AND STATE ORDINANCES, INDUSTRY
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.
B. THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE CODES,
STANDARDS, ETC.
C. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT, THE MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS SHALL
APPLY.
D. THE FOLLOWING CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES SHALL BE UTILIZED AS
APPLICABLE:
1.05 OBTAINING INFORMATION
A. OBTAIN FROM THE MANUFACTURER THE PROPER METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT THAT IS TO BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED.
OBTAIN ALL INFORMATION THAT IS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE WORK AND
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
1.06 COOPERATION AND COORDINATION WITH OTHER TRADES
A. THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC ONLY.
B. WHERE REQUIREMENTS OF THE APPLICABLE CODES, PLANS AND/OR
SPECIFICATIONS ARE IN CONFLICT, THE MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENT WILL BE
INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT. PRIOR TO ORDERING AND/OR INSTALLING ANY
PORTION OF THE WORK WHICH APPEARS TO BE IN CONFLICT, THE WORK SHALL
BE BROUGHT TO THE ENGINEER'S ATTENTION FOR DIRECTION AS TO WHAT IS
PROVIDED.
C. IF DISCREPANCIES EXIST IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AS TO WHAT TRADE PROVIDES
ITEMS, THEY SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO SIGNING THE
CONTRACT. IF THE DISCREPANCIES ARE NOT REPORTED, THE FIRE PROTECTION
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH SUCH ITEMS AS NEEDED FOR A COMPLETE AND
OPERABLE SYSTEM.
D. ALL WORK SHALL BE INSTALLED IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRADES. FIRE
PROTECTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SO LOCATED AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH
ACCESS DOORS OF HVAC UNITS OR THE REQUIRED SPACE FOR MAINTENANCE
STAFF TO SERVICE THESE UNITS.
E. KEEP FULLY INFORMED AS TO THE SHAPE, SIZE AND POSITION OF ALL
OPENINGS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPARATUS AND GIVE INFORMATION IN ADVANCE
TO BUILD OPENINGS INTO THE WORK. FURNISH AND SET IN PLACE ALL SLEEVES,
POCKETS, SUPPORTS AND INCIDENTALS.
F. ALL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS WHICH REQUIRE PITCH OR SLOPE SUCH AS
PLUMBING DRAINS, PIPING SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER THOSE
WHICH DO NOT. CONFER WITH OTHER TRADES AS TO THE LOCATION OF
PIPES, DUCTS, LIGHTS AND APPARATUS AND INSTALL WORK TO
AVOID INTERFERENCES.
G. PREPARE AND SUBMIT FOR REVIEW COORDINATED PLANS AND SECTIONS,
CLEARLY SHOWING HOW THE WORK IS TO BE INSTALLED IN RELATION TO THE
WORK OF OTHER TRADES. WORK THAT IS INSTALLED BEFORE COORDINATION
WITH OTHER TRADES, OR THAT CAUSES INTERFERENCE WITH THE WORK OF
OTHER TRADES SHALL BE CHANGED TO CORRECT CONDITION.
1.07 RECORD/AS BUILT DRAWINGS
A. PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN AT THE JOB SITE A COMPLETE AND SEPARATE BLACK
LINE SET OF PRINTS OF THE APPROVED WORKING DRAWINGS ON WHICH
ACCURATELY INDICATE DAILY PROGRESS BY COLORING MATERIALS AND
APPARATUS AS INSTALLED. SCHEDULES SHALL BE MODIFIED TO REFLECT DATA
CONSISTENT WITH THAT OF THE INSTALLED EQUIPMENT. CLEARLY SHOW ALL
CHANGES TO THE WORK AS A RESULT OF CHANGE ORDERS OR CONDITIONS
ENCOUNTERED IN THE FIELD. ACCURATELY INDICATE THE LOCATION, SIZE, TYPE
AND ELEVATION OF NEW UTILITIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO EXISTING
UTILITIES.
B. THE MARKED UP AND COLORED IN PRINTS WILL BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR
DETERMINING THE PROGRESS OF THE WORK INSTALLED. THEY SHALL BE
INSPECTED WEEKLY AND SHALL BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY IF FOUND
INACCURATE OR INCOMPLETE. REQUISITIONS FOR PAYMENT WILL NOT BE
APPROVED UNTIL THE DRAWINGS ARE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE.
C. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK, SUBMIT ONE (1) SET OF MARKED UP PRINTS
FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. AFTER REVIEW AND COMMENT, THESE MARKED UP
PRINTS SHALL BE USED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE RECORD/AS-BUILT
DRAWINGS. THE RECORD/AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SHALL CONSIST OF THESE PRINTS
(CORRECTED) PREVIOUSLY INDICATED, AS WELL AS TWO (2) CAD DISKS OF THE
FINAL COORDINATION DRAWINGS, CORRECTED ON THE BASIS OF THE ENGINEER'S
FINAL COMMENTS. OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ONE (1) SET OF REPRODUCIBLES AND
CAD DISKS (AUTOCAD RELEASE 2015 MINIMUM OR COMPATIBLE SYSTEM)
APPLICABLE TO THIS SECTION. MAKE ALL MODIFICATIONS TO THESE
REPRODUCIBLES AS SHOWN ON THE MARKED-UP PRINTS. REMOVE ALL
SUPERSEDED DATA TO SHOW THE COMPLETED INSTALLATION. THE RECORD/AS-
BUILT DRAWINGS MAY BE MADE FROM THE ORIGINALS OF THE CONTRACT
DRAWINGS. DELIVER THE COMPLETED REPRODUCIBLE RECORD/AS-BUILT
DRAWINGS AND CAD DISKS PROPERLY TITLED AND DATED TO THE OWNER. THESE
RECORD/AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SHALL BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE OWNER.
1.10 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL, PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF ANY SHOP DRAWINGS, AN
ITEMIZED LIST OF MANUFACTURERS OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT AND OF
SUBCONTRACTORS PROPOSED TO BE USED UNDER THIS SECTION.
B. AFTER APPROVAL OF THE LIST, SUBMIT FOR REVIEW A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) SET OF
DETAILED SHOP DRAWINGS. ALL SHOP DRAWINGS FOR EQUIPMENT SUBMITTED
FOR REVIEW SHALL INCLUDE COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING TYPE OF
MATERIALS, OPERATING PRESSURES, CAPACITIES, PERFORMANCE AND POWER
REQUIREMENTS TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. ALL
DATA SUBMITTED SHALL BE COMPLETE FOR ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHALL APPLY
ONLY TO THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT.
C. REGARDLESS OF ANY INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTED
FOR REVIEW, THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS SHALL
NOT BE SUPERSEDED IN ANY WAY BY THE SHOP DRAWING REVIEW.
D. EACH SUBMITTAL SHALL BE REVIEWED, STAMPED AND CERTIFIED PRIOR TO
SUBMISSION TO THE ENGINEER. SUCH CERTIFICATION SHALL BE MADE BY THE
OWNER, OR CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE CONTRACTOR, OR BY A PERSON DULY
AUTHORIZED BY THE OWNER TO SIGN BINDING AGREEMENTS FOR THE
CONTRACTOR. THE CERTIFICATION SHALL STATE THAT THE DATA AND DETAILS
CONTAINED ON EACH SHOP DRAWING, LAYOUT DRAWING, CATALOG DATA AND
BROCHURE HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND THAT IT COMPLIES
WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS IN ALL RESPECTS. SHOP DRAWINGS, LAYOUT
DRAWINGS, CATALOG DATA AND BROCHURES WILL NOT BE REVIEWED AND WILL
BE RETURNED TO THE CONTRACTOR UNCHECKED UNLESS THEY ARE CERTIFIED.
E. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CONTRACTOR SUBMIT COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DATA
AT THE FIRST SUBMISSION. IF THE SHOP DRAWING IS RETURNED MARKED
“RESUBMIT”, OR “NOT ACCEPTED”, ONLY ONE (1) ADDITIONAL SUBMISSION WILL BE
PERMITTED.
F. EQUIPMENT SHALL BE OF PROPER SIZE FOR ITS ALLOTTED SPACE. EQUIPMENT
SHALL BE DISASSEMBLED AS REQUIRED, WITHOUT INVALIDATING THE
MANUFACTURERS' WARRANTY, SO THAT IT CAN BE INSTALLED THROUGH REGULAR
WINDOW, DOOR, AND/OR LOUVER OPENINGS.
G. THE SHOP DRAWINGS AND MANUFACTURER'S DATA SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN A
TIMELY MANNER SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE TO GIVE AMPLE TIME FOR CHECKING,
CORRECTING, RESUBMITTING AND RECHECKING IF NECESSARY. NO CLAIM FOR
DELAY WILL BE GRANTED FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT.
H. A MINIMUM PERIOD OF TWO WEEKS, EXCLUSIVE OF TRANSMITTAL TIME, WILL BE
REQUIRED IN THE ENGINEER'S OFFICE EACH TIME SHOP DRAWINGS, LAYOUT
DRAWINGS, AND CATALOG DATA AND BROCHURES ARE SUBMITTED OR
RESUBMITTED FOR REVIEW. THIS TIME PERIOD SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE
CONTRACTOR WHEN SCHEDULING HIS WORK.
I. FABRICATION DRAWINGS AND HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED
AND STAMPED APPROVED BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT AND INSURANCE
UNDERWRITERS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE ENGINEER FOR REVIEW.
FABRICATION DRAWINGS AND HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS SHALL BEAR THE SEAL
OF REGISTRATION OF A QUALIFIED REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ENGINEER.
1.11 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT STANDARDS
A. WHERE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT ARE SPECIFIED BY PATENT PROPRIETARY
NAME, OR NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER, SUCH SPECIFICATION SHALL BE
DEEMED TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A STANDARD FOR
THAT PARTICULAR ITEM. NO EQUIPMENT OR MATERIAL SHALL BE USED UNLESS
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER.
B. SUBSTITUTIONS MAY BE OFFERED FOR REVIEW PROVIDED THE MATERIAL,
EQUIPMENT OR PROCESS OFFERED FOR CONSIDERATION IS EQUAL IN EVERY
RESPECT TO THAT INDICATED OR SPECIFIED AND ONLY IF THE TERM “APPROVED
EQUAL” APPEARS. THE REQUEST FOR EACH SUBSTITUTION MUST BE
ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS TOGETHER WITH DRAWINGS OR
SAMPLES TO PROPERLY APPRAISE THE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT OR PROCESS.
C. IF A SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART IS MADE,
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BEAR THE COST OF ANY CHANGES NECESSITATED BY
ANY OTHER TRADE AS A RESULT OF SAID SUBSTITUTION.
D. MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS SHALL BE FOLLOWED IN THE DELIVERY,
STORAGE AND INSTALLATION OF ANY EQUIPMENT. NOTIFY THE ENGINEER, IN
WRITING, OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND THE
MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS AND OBTAIN A WRITTEN RESPONSE PRIOR
TO PROCEEDING WITH WORK. SHOULD THE SUBCONTRACTOR FAIL TO COMPLY
WITH THIS, HE/SHE SHALL BEAR THE COSTS OF ANY CORRECTIONS WHICH MAY
BE REQUIRED.
E. THE SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT,
ACCESSORIES, CONNECTIONS AND INCIDENTALS TO COMPLETE THE WORK
UNDER THIS SECTION.
1.12 GUARANTEE
A. MANUFACTURERS SHALL PROVIDE THEIR STANDARD WARRANTIES FOR
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION. SUCH
WARRANTIES SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO AND NOT IN LIEU OF ALL LIABILITIES
WHICH THE MANUFACTURER AND CONTRACTOR MAY HAVE BY LAW OR BY
PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
B. ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND WORK FURNISHED UNDER THIS SECTION
SHALL BE GUARANTEED AGAINST ALL DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING WITH THE DATE
OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. ANY FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE MATERIAL,
EQUIPMENT OR WORKMANSHIP WHICH MAY DEVELOP, SHALL BE CORRECTED
AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER INCLUDING ALL DAMAGE TO AREAS,
MATERIALS AND OTHER SYSTEMS RESULTING FROM SUCH FAILURES.
C. UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICE FROM THE OWNER OF FAILURE OF ANY PART OF
THE SYSTEMS DURING THE GUARANTEE PERIOD, THE AFFECTED PARTS SHALL
BE REPLACED. ANY EQUIPMENT REQUIRING EXCESSIVE SERVICE SHALL BE
CONSIDERED DEFECTIVE AND SHALL BE REPLACED.
1.13 CONTINUITY OF SERVICE AND SCHEDULING OF WORK
A. CONTINUITY OF ALL SERVICES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ALL AREAS WHICH
WILL BE OCCUPIED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD. WHEN AN
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE BECOMES NECESSARY, SUCH SHALL BE MADE
ONLY UPON CONSENT OF THE OWNER AND AT A TIME OUTSIDE NORMAL
WORKING HOURS AS HE SHALL DESIGNATE.
B. REFER TO THE OVERALL SCHEDULING OF THE WORK OF THE PROJECT.
SCHEDULE WORK TO CONFORM TO THIS SCHEDULE AND INSTALL WORK TO
NOT DELAY NOR INTERFERE WITH THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECT.
1.14 CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL
A. UPON COMPLETION OF ALL WORK, FURNISH, IN DUPLICATE, CERTIFICATES OF
INSPECTIONS FROM ALL INSPECTORS AND AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION, NOTARIZED LETTERS FROM THE MANUFACTURERS STATING
THAT AUTHORIZED FACTORY ENGINEERS HAVE INSPECTED AND TESTED THE
OPERATION OF THEIR RESPECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND FOUND SAME TO BE IN
SATISFACTORY OPERATING CONDITION.
1.15 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
A. WHEN SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERS WORK UNDER THIS SECTION (OR
DESIGNATED PORTION OF WORK) IS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE, SUBMIT
WRITTEN NOTICE WITH A LIST OF ITEMS REMAINING TO BE COMPLETED OR
CORRECTED.
B. SHOULD ENGINEER OBSERVE AND FIND WORK IS NOT SUBSTANTIALLY
COMPLETE, HE WILL PROMPTLY NOTIFY SUBCONTRACTOR IN WRITING, LISTING
OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES.
C. SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL REMEDY DEFICIENCIES AND SEND A SECOND
WRITTEN NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
1.16 FINAL COMPLETION
A. WHEN SUBCONTRACTOR CONSIDERS WORK UNDER THIS SECTION IS
COMPLETE, SUBMIT WRITTEN CERTIFICATION THAT:
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED.
2. WORK HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
3. WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS AND DEFICIENCIES LISTED WITH CERTIFICATE OF
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.
4. EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN TESTED, ADJUSTED AND
BALANCED AND ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL
ATTACH THE NFPA ABOVEGROUND, BELOWGROUND TEST CERTIFICATES
AND FIRE PUMP TESTING REPORTS, AS APPLICABLE.
5. WORK IS COMPLETE AND READY FOR FINAL ENGINEER REVIEW.
B. SHOULD ENGINEER OBSERVE AND FIND WORK INCOMPLETE, HE WILL
PROMPTLY SUSPEND HIS REVIEW AND NOTIFY SUBCONTRACTOR IN WRITING.
C. SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE HIS WORK, REMEDY DEFICIENCIES AND
SEND A SECOND CERTIFICATION OF FINAL COMPLETION.
D. ENGINEER SHALL, UPON RECEIPT OF A SECOND CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLETION, MAKE A SECOND REVIEW AND SHALL NOTIFY THE
SUBCONTRACTOR IN WRITING LISTING OBSERVED DEFICIENCIES.
E. WHEN ENGINEER FINDS WORK COMPLETE, HE WILL CONSIDER CLOSEOUT
SUBMITTALS.
1.17 RE-OBSERVATION
A. SHOULD STATUS OF COMPLETION OF WORK REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SERVICES
BY ENGINEER DUE TO FAILURE OF WORK TO CONFORM WITH
SUBCONTRACTOR'S CLAIMS ON INITIAL ENGINEER'S REVIEW FOR SUBSTANTIAL
COMPLETION OR FOR FINAL COMPLETION, OWNER WILL DEDUCT THE AMOUNT
OF ENGINEER'S COMPENSATION FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES FROM FINAL
PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTOR.
1.18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
A. GIVE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS, PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF THE WORK, TO
THE RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER IN THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL WORK INSTALLED UNDER THIS
SECTION. A LETTER WITH TWO (2) COPIES CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE
PERSON OR PERSONS TO WHOM THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN AND THE
DATES OF THE INSTRUCTION PERIOD SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE OWNER AT
THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
B. IN ADDITION, PREPARE THREE (3) SETS OF MANUFACTURER'S CATALOGS,
OTHER SIMILAR DATA INCLUDING THE NECESSARY PHOTOGRAPHIC
EQUIPMENT CUTS, WIRING DIAGRAMS COVERING ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
AND DEVICES FURNISHED AND INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION. THESE
MANUALS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PROPER
OPERATION AND USE OF THE EQUIPMENT TOGETHER WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR
LUBRICATION AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND FOR TROUBLE SHOOTING.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SHALL BE SPECIFIC FOR EACH SYSTEM AND SHALL
INCLUDE COPIES OF POSTED SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL SHALL
CONTAIN ONLY THAT INFORMATION WHICH SPECIFICALLY APPLIES TO THIS
PROJECT AND ALL UNRELATED MATERIAL SHALL BE DELETED. DURING THE
INSTRUCTION PERIOD THIS MANUAL SHALL BE USED AND EXPLAINED. THE
MATERIAL SHALL BE BOUND IN NOTE BOOK FORM AND INDEXED.
C. PROVIDE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE
MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE AND SERVICE COMPANY FOR EACH PIECE
OF EQUIPMENT SO THAT THE SOURCE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
FOR EACH ITEM OF EQUIPMENT CAN BE READILY OBTAINED.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. TYPE A: MECHANICAL JOINT DUCTILE IRON, CLASS 52, WITH MECHANICAL JOINT
DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS; PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE 350 PSI RATED. PIPE AND
FITTINGS SHALL BE COATED ON THE OUTSIDE, CEMENT LINED ON THE INSIDE. ALL
CHANGES IN DIRECTION SHALL HAVE TIE RODS AND CLAMPS ANCHORED TO
THRUST BLOCKS.
B. TYPE B: CAST IRON FLANGED PIPE AND FITTINGS; PIPE SHALL CONFORM TO
FEDERAL SPECIFICATION WW-P-421, CLASS 150; FLANGES FACED AND DRILLED FOR
125 PSI SERVICE. PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE COATED ON THE OUTSIDE, CEMENT
LINED ON THE INSIDE.
C. TYPE C: ASTM A53, GR. B, TYPE E OR S, SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL PIPE, BLACK
CAST IRON SCREWED COMPANION FLANGES AND FLANGED CAST IRON FITTINGS,
ALL SUITABLE FOR 175 PSI WORKING WATER PRESSURE (300 PSI WHEN MAXIMUM
FIRE PROTECTION WATER PRESSURES ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED 175 PSI).
D. TYPE D: ASTM A53, GR. B, TYPE E OR S SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL PIPE WITH
BLACK CAST IRON SCREWED SPRINKLER FITTINGS SUITABLE FOR 175 PSI WORKING
WATER PRESSURE (300 PSI WHEN STATIC WATER PRESSURES ARE EXPECTED TO
EXCEED 175 PSI).
E. TYPE E: SCHEDULE 10 WELDED AND SEAMLESS STEEL PIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ASTM-135 JOINED WITH GROOVE FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS APPROVED FOR
SERVICE WITH GROOVES ROLLED ON THE PIPE BY AN APPROVED GROOVE ROLLING
MACHINE. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS SHALL BE SCHEDULE 10 FOR SIZES UP TO 5
INCH PIPE, 0.134 INCH FOR 6 INCH PIPE AND 0.188 INCH FOR 8 INCH PIPE AND 10
INCH PIPE. FITTINGS AND COUPLINGS SHALL BE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR USE
IN GROOVED PIPING SYSTEMS AND SUITABLE FOR 175 PSI MINIMUM WORKING
PRESSURE (300 PSI WHEN STATIC WATER PRESSURES ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED
175 PSI). FITTINGS, COUPLINGS AND GASKETS SHALL BE OF THE SAME
MANUFACTURER.
1. RIGID TYPE COUPLINGS: COUPLING HOUSINGS CAST WITH OFFSETTING,
ANGLE-PATTERN BOLT PADS SHALL BE USED TO PROVIDE SYSTEM RIGIDITY
AND SUPPORT AND HANGING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. VICTAULIC
STYLE 009.
2. FLEXIBLE TYPE: USE IN LOCATIONS WHERE VIBRATION ATTENUATION AND
STRESS RELIEF ARE REQUIRED. VICTAULIC STYLE 75/77.
3. FLANGE ADAPTER: FLAT FACE, FOR DIRECT CONNECTION TO ANSI CLASS 125
AND 150 FLANGED COMPONENTS. VICTAULIC STYLE 741/744.
F. TYPE F: SCHEDULE 10/40 GALVANIZED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR STEEL PIPE WITH
STANDARD IRON SCREWED OR STANDARD GROOVED FITTINGS AS LISTED FOR
TYPE E SUITABLE FOR 175 PSI WORKING WATER PRESSURE (300 PSI WHEN STATIC
WATER PRESSURES ARE EXPECTED TO EXCEED 175 PSI).
G. PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
1. FOR EXTERIOR WATER SERVICE TYPE A
2. FOR SERVICE ENTRANCE INTO BUILDING TYPE B
3. FOR ABOVE GROUND PIPING WHERE MAKING CONNECTIONS TO
FLANGED OR GROOVED VALVES AND TO UNDERGROUND ENTRANCE TYPE C
4. ESFR WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM AND FIRE PUMP PIPING TYPE D & E
5. SPRINKLER TEST DRAIN TYPE D & E
6. PIPE EXPOSED TO THE OUTSIDE AND/OR WEATHER TYPE F
1.08 PERMITS, FEES, RULES AND REGULATIONS
A. GIVE THE PROPER AUTHORITIES ALL REQUISITE NOTICES, DETAILED SHOP DRAWINGS
BEARING THE STAMP OF THE FIRE PROTECTION CONTRACTOR'S REGISTERED ENGINEER,
AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE WORK UNDER THIS SECTION THAT IS
REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITIES TO OBTAIN A PERMIT. OBTAIN AND PAY FOR ALL FEES,
LICENSES, PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES. COMPLY WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION, THE RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF THE OWNER'S UNDERWRITER AND THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANIES
SERVING THE BUILDING.
1.09 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY
A.BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF ALL WORK INCLUDED UNDER THIS
SECTION UNTIL IT HAS BEEN TESTED AND ACCEPTED.
B.PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FROM DAMAGE FROM ALL CAUSES
THEFT. ALL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGED OR STOLEN SHALL BE REPAIRED OR
REPLACED WITH EQUAL MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT.
C.PROTECT ALL EQUIPMENT, OUTLETS AND OPENINGS WITH TEMPORARY PLUGS, CAPS
AND COVERS. PROTECT WORK AND MATERIALS OF OTHER TRADES FROM DAMAGE THAT
MIGHT BE CAUSED BY WORK OR WORKMEN AND MAKE GOOD DAMAGE THUS
CAUSED.
D.WHEN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK PRODUCING TOOLS SUCH AS BLOWER TORCHES,
WELDING EQUIPMENT, ETC., ARE REQUIRED IN THE PROCESS OF EXECUTING THE WORK,
THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL BE NOTIFIED NOT LESS THAN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS
IN ADVANCE OF THE TIME THAT THE WORK IS TO BEGAN AND THE LOCATION WHERE THE
WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED.E.PROVIDE, WHERE NECESSARY, FIRE PROTECTIVE
COVERING WHERE WORK IS BEING PERFORMED AND UNTIL IT IS COMPLETED.
H. GROOVED END JOINTS:
1. ALL GROOVED COUPLINGS, FITTINGS, VALVES, AND SPECIALTIES SHALL BE
THE PRODUCTS OF A SINGLE MANUFACTURER. GROOVING TOOLS SHALL BE
OF THE SAME MANUFACTURER AS THE GROOVED COMPONENTS.
2. THE GASKET STYLE AND ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL (GRADE) SHALL BE VERIFIED
AS SUITABLE FOR THE INTENDED SERVICE AS SPECIFIED. GASKETS SHALL BE
MOLDED AND PRODUCED BY THE GROOVED COUPLING MANUFACTURER.
3. GROOVED ENDS SHALL BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM INDENTATIONS,
PROJECTIONS, AND ROLL MARKS IN THE AREA FROM PIPE END TO GROOVE.
4. GROOVED COUPLING MANUFACTURER'S FACTORY TRAINED FIELD
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING FOR CONTRACTOR'S
FIELD PERSONNEL IN THE PROPER USE OF GROOVING TOOLS, APPLICATION
OF GROOVE, AND INSTALLATION OF GROOVED PIPING PRODUCTS.
5. FACTORY TRAINED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL PERIODICALLY INSPECT THE
PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND SHALL REMOVE AND REPLACE ANY IMPROPERLY
INSTALLED PRODUCTS.
2.02 PIPE SLEEVES, HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. HANGERS FOR PIPING OF SIZES 4 INCHES AND SMALLER SHALL BE CARPENTER &
PATERSON FIGURE NO. 800 ADJUSTABLE SWIVEL RING, CRANE COMPANY, TOLCO
COMPANY OR APPROVED EQUAL, BLACK STEEL AND HANGER RODS WITH MACHINE
THREADS. HANGERS FOR PIPING OF SIZES LARGER THAN 4 INCHES SHALL BE THE
ADJUSTABLE CLEVIS HANGER TYPE, STEEL WITH EXTENSION ROD TO STRUCTURE,
CARPENTER-PATERSON FIGURE NO. 100. ALL HANGERS SHALL BE UL/FM
APPROVED.
B. PIPE SLEEVES SHALL BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY SECURED AT ALL POINTS
WHERE PIPES PASS THROUGH MASONRY, CONCRETE OR WOOD. PIPE SLEEVES
SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT DIAMETER TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH
CLEARANCE. PIPE SLEEVES THROUGH MASONRY PARTITIONS AND FLOORS SHALL
BE SCHEDULE 40 GALVANIZED PIPE. WALL SLEEVES SHALL HAVE CHROMIUM-
PLATED ESCUTCHEONS WITH SET SCREWS OR CLIPS FOR FIRMLY HOLDING IN
PLACE. SLEEVES THROUGH WALLS SHALL END FLUSH WITH SURFACE OF WALLS.
SLEEVES IN FLOORS SHALL EXTEND ONE INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR AND AFTER
INSTALLATION OF PIPING SHALL BE PACKED AND MADE WATER TIGHT. PROVIDE
CORE DRILLING. CORE OPENINGS SHALL HAVE LINK-SEAL FIRE RATED
PENETRATION CLOSURES. SLEEVES IN EXTERIOR WALLS SHALL HAVE WATER STOP
PLATES, SHALL END FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE WALLS AND SHALL HAVE
LINK-SEAL PENETRATION CLOSURES.
C. WHERE PIPES PENETRATE FIRE RATED FLOORS AND PARTITIONS, THE OPENINGS
SHALL BE PACKED WITH A MATERIAL WHICH WILL MAINTAIN THE INTEGRITY OF THE
FIRE RATING.
2.03 VALVES
A. TYPE “A”: GATE VALVE SHALL HAVE IRON BODY, BRONZE MOUNTED, STRAIGHTWAY
PATTERN, OS&Y, FLANGED ENDS, SUITABLE FOR A MINIMUM OF 175 LBS. WORKING
PRESSURE, SIMILAR TO NIBCO FIGURE NO. F-607-0TS.
B. TYPE “B”: GATE VALVE SHALL HAVE BRONZE BODY WITH THREADED ENDS, OS&Y,
FOR 175 LBS. WORKING WATER PRESSURE, SIMILAR TO NIBCO FIGURE NO. T-104-0.
C. TYPE “C”: GLOBE VALVE SHALL BE BRONZE BODY WITH THREADED ENDS, SUITABLE
FOR 175 LBS. NON-SHOCK COLD WATER, SIMILAR TO NIBCO FIGURE NO.
KT-211-W-UL.
D. TYPE “D”: CHECK VALVE SHALL BE SWING TYPE WITH CAST IRON BODY, BRONZE
MOUNTED, FLANGED ENDS, SUITABLE FOR 175 LBS. WORKING WATER PRESSURE,
SIMILAR TO NIBCO FIGURE NO. F-908-W, TAPPED FOR AUTOMATIC BALL DRIP AS
REQUIRED.
E. TYPE “E": VALVE SHALL BE MANUFACTURED OUT OF BRONZE AND BE PRESSURE
RATED TO 125PSI WSP, 200PSI WOG NON-SHOCK. VALVE SHALL HAVE
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