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Technical Specifications Volume 2

November 05, 2024

Department of Veterans Health Administration

Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure

Upgrades – Fort Meade, SD

Contract No. 36C77621C0078

Black Hills Health Care System

Fort Meade

113 Comanche Road

Fort Meade, SD 57741

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

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GDM of Oregon

1308 NE 134th St. Suite A

Vancouver, Washington 98685

Fort Meade VA Medical Center

Fort Meade, SD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS # of Pages

00 01 10 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………7

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets……………………………………………………

(See Sheet Index on Cover Page of Drawings Sets)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements…………………………………………………………37

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules…………………………………………………………………11

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples………9

01 35 26 Safety Requirements……………………………………………………………49

01 42 19 Reference Standards………………………………………………………………9

01 45 00 Quality Control………………………………………………………………………11

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services………………………………………17

01 45 35 Special Inspections……………………………………………………………15

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls…………………………5

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls……………………………7

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management……………………………………7

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements……………15

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements……………………36

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition……………………………………………………………3

02 82 00 Asbestos Remediation…………………………………………………………13

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal……………13

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 15 00 Expansion Joint Filler………………………………………………………3

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete……………………………………………………13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry………………………………………………………………………………21

04 22 00 Concrete Unit Masonry………………………………………………………15

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry…………………………………………………………………8

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing ………………………………………………5

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing ……………………………………………7

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications ………………………………………………………………7

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry…………………………………………………………………………9

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry………………………………………………………………………5

06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural

Cabinets……………………………………………………………………………………………7

06 64 00 Plastic Paneling………………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation…………………………………………………………………7

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor

Permeable…………………………………………………………………………………………9

07 46 33 Vinyl Siding…………………………………………………………………………………6

07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer (EPDM)

Roofing……………………………………………………………………………………………20

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim……………………………………7

07 65 00 Flexible Stainless Steel Self-Adhered

Flashing……………………………………………………………………………………………7

07 71 00 Roof Specialties………………………………………………………………………9

07 81 00 Applied Fire Protection……………………………………………………9

07 84 00 Firestopping…………………………………………………………………………………7

07 92 00 Joint Sealants……………………………………………………………………………9

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames…………………………………11

08 14 16 Flush Wood Veneer Doors……………………………………………………7

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames……………………………………………………5

08 34 00.10 Hot Aisle Containment System ……………………………………5

08 71 00 Door Hardware……………………………………………………………………………17

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents……………………………………………………………………6

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes……3

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09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes…………………………………………………………3

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing………………………………………7

09 29 00 Gypsum Board……………………………………………………………………………… 5

09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings……………………………………………11

09 65 13 Resilient Base……………………………………………………………………………3

09 65 36 Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring ……………7

09 68 00 Carpeting ………………………………………………………………………………………7

09 91 00 Painting …………………………………………………………………………………………9

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage………………………………………………………………………………………………5

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets……………………………………………3

10 44 19 Fire Extinguishers…………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 23.13 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Countertops…………………………7

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-

Structural Components…………………………………………………………7

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION (BELOW NEEDS UPDATED FROM CONSULTANTS)

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems……4

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System Modifications………13

21 13 45 Sprinkler Guards………………………………………………………………………2

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System…………………19

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing…………………………29

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping…………………3

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping…………9

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping……………………………5

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation………………………………………………………………9

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems…………………………3

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution………………………………………10

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping………………………12

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22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage…………………………………………………11

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures……………………………………………………………………7

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC……………………………………30

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment……………………………………………………………8

23 05 33 Heat Tracing for HVAC Piping………………………………………6

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment…………………………………………………………………………………………6

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for

HVAC……………………………………………………………………………………………………10

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation…………………………14

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems……………………………………4

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC………111

23 09 27 Data Center Cooling Optimizing System……………23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping………………………………………………………………………14

23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping……………………7

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping…………………………………………………………………7

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment……………………………………………………………4

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings……………………………………………………10

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets………………………………………………………4

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment………………18

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners………………………………37

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations…12

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables………………………………………………………10

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables…………………………………………………………………………………………………8

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems………………………………………………………………………………………………8

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems……13

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction…………………10

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination

Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………6

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26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems …………………4

26 09 23 Lighting Controls……………………………………………………………………5

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

Transformers………………………………………………………………………………10

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers…………………………………………………5

26 24 16 Panelboards……………………………………………………………………………………6

26 25 11 Busways………………………………………………………………………………………………6

26 27 26 Wiring Devices……………………………………………………………………………8

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers……………6

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply…………………12

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches………………………………………13

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices…………………………………………………4

26 51 00 Interior Lighting……………………………………………………………………9

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting……………………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications

Installations……………………………………………………………………………46

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication

Systems………………………………………………………………………………………………6

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………………12

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems……………4

27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems……2

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems…………4

27 10 00 Structured Cabling…………………………………………………………………6

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and

Enclosures………………………………………………………………………………………6

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch

Panels…………………………………………………………………………………………………4

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and

Power Strips…………………………………………………………………………………4

27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling……………2

27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Slicing and

Terminations…………………………………………………………………………………2

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone

Cabling ……………………………………………………………………………………………6

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27 13 23.13 Communications Optical Cable Slicing and

Terminations…………………………………………………………………………………2

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling ……4

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and

Cross Connect Wire…………………………………………………………………4

27 78 00 Closeout Submittals for Communications……………8

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security …………………………………………………74

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security …………………………………………………18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security …………………………………………………8

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security …………………………………………………16

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems…………………………………………………………………………………………………4

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System ………………………………88

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System …………………………………………46

28 23 00 Video Surveillance …………………………………………………50

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm…………………………………………………21

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork…………………………………………………………………………………………16

31 23 19 Dewatering ………………………………………………………………………………………6

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement Concrete for Exterior Improvements……19

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving ……………………………………………………………………………8

32 90 05 Turfgrass Sodding………………………………………………………………………4

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

D. Section 21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

E. Section 21 22 20 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

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

General Commissioning Requirements.

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

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

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

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

Commissioning Agent.

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B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the following systems:

1. New Clean Agent System required for the new Main Computer Room and governed by Section 21 22 00 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

2. Fire Sprinkler Modifications required for the new Main Computer Room and governed by Section 21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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

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

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Fort Meade VA Medical Center SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Project No. 568-21-701 to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

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

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

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

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

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

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

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and

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REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

NFPA 13-2022.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications. The scope of work includes adjusting existing sprinkler layout for all

Telecommunication Room and Telecommunication Enclosure locations as necessary as well as the design and installation of a new hydraulically calculated system in the new data center.

C. Telecommunication rooms (TR) and Telecommunication Enclosures (TE) will require modifications to the existing building sprinkler system to provide coverage as required by NFPA 13.

1. Existing sprinklers shall not be reinstalled after removal.

2. Existing and new TRs will be protected by the existing sprinkler system and will not be provided with any additional fire protection such as fire rated walls, smoke detection, or a gaseous suppression system.

3. Existing fire sprinkler layouts must be modified as needed for new ceiling configurations and obstructions in accordance with

NFPA 13.

4. In areas with a ceiling height change, sprinklers will be relocated to the new ceiling height in accordance with NFPA 13.

5. All telecommunication rooms to be protected as light hazard as defined by NFPA 13.

6. Provide intermediate temperature, standard response, fusible link sprinklers. Provide mechanical guards.

7. It is not permitted to mix standard and quick response sprinklers within a compartment as defined by NFPA 13.

D. Contractor shall shut off the appropriate sprinkler system zone valve, drain the water in the piping in that zone, relocate the indicated heads, flush the piping in the affected zone, and recharge the zone.

Contact the campus fire department prior to shutting down any system or system zone.

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E. For other than telecommunication spaces, new sprinklers shall be quick response unless quick response sprinklers are specifically prohibited for the location and hazard. Sprinklers in generator room and all telecommunication rooms and spaces to be standard response.

F. It is not permissible to mix quick response and standard response sprinklers. Sprinklers within the same compartment shall have the same response characteristics.

G. Impacted existing piping within the facility may be orange CPVC piping.

If CPVC piping is impacted by the scope of work, it is required to be brought back to the steel main whenever possible. New steel pipe is required to be run to serve all new, relocated, or modified sprinkler heads.

H. Sprinkler systems protecting the Data Center Room will be valved separately from other sprinkler systems as required by NFPA 75. The valve is required to be in an accessible location. Provide signage for the valve. The valve is required to be electronically monitored by the building fire alarm system.

I. For the Data Center Room, demolition all existing branch lines in this area. Reconfigure branch lines in accordance with the design criteria below. Submit shop drawings and hydraulic calculations for the data center modifications. Provide listed mechanical guards. Provide intermediate temperature, standard response, fusible link sprinklers.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Section 21 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

D. Section 21 13 45, SPRINKLER GUARDS

E. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design area reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throughout by the

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2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the

Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Telecommunication rooms, offices, customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Telecommunication spaces, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical

Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, storage areas, building management storage, energy centers, warehouse spaces.

d. Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Generator Room

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

4. Water Supply: Contractor required to perform flow test confirming adequate water supply within 12 months of submitting fire sprinkler shop drawings. Flow test to be conducted by the contractor and coordinated with the Fire Department. Contractor to conduct the final flow test after all new mains have been installed for the project. Preliminary flow test information provided below is for preliminary design information only:

a. Location Test Hydrant: Hydrant 5

b. Static pressure: 78 psi

f. Residual pressure: 38 psi

g. Flow: 1,280 gpm

h. Date: 07/15/24

5. Zoning:

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

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b. The data center shall be provided a separate control valve from the remaining facility.

6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13. Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in

Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

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

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

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA

13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

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3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and

Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

b. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) printed copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.

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

13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and

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d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser or as directed by the COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2022.................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

25-2020.................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

75-2020.................Fire Protection of Information Technology

Equipment

101-2021................Life Safety Code

170-2021................Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory

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D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground water mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.)

outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

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

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel

Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel

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

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted except for drain piping.

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

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a listed indicating type.

Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved for fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

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

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F. Backflow Preventer: Provide backflow preventer for the MCR system.

Provide means to forward flow test the backflow preventer in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. Brass, flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, and a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Automatic Sprinkler". Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except those located in telecommunication spaces and the generator room.

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in generator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor and in all telecommunication spaces and telecommunication rooms. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

D. Sprinklers in the generator room to be high-temperature sprinklers.

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Locate adjacent to the riser.

B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the property in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabinet.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

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2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

A. Rigid plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Sprinkler system signage shall be attached to the valve or piping with chain.

2.7 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a weatherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

B. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.8 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

A. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION – NOT USED

2.12 VALVE TAGS

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

2.13 AIR VENT

A. Provide air vent for fire system zone protecting the MCR.

B. Air vents shall be UL or FM approved.

C. Air vent shall be located near the high-point of the system.

D. Air vent shall be one of the following methods:

1. Manual Valve, minimum 1/2 in.

2. Automatic air vent.

3. Remote inspector’s test valve.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by

NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

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

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

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

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

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H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm

(1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

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

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Where dry pendent sprinklers are used for freezers or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, provide an EPDM boot around the dry pendent sprinkler on the heated side and securely seal to the pipe and freezer to prevent condensation from entering the freezer.

M. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

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

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

O. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

P. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint, with color to be selected by COR, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new

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Fort Meade VA Medical Center Project No. 568-21-701 sprinkler. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09

91 00, PAINTING.

Q. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Identification Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve, drain valve, sprinkler cabinet, and inspector’s test.

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-

F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone

(if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire

Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve to indicate valve function and to indicate what system is being controlled.

b. Provide signage indicating the number and location of low point drains.

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design information. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at the base of riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowance, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

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

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

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3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

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

13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise COR to schedule a final inspection and test.

Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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

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SECTION 21 13 45

SPRINKLER GUARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Supply and installation of sprinkler guards for new and existing wet-pipe system sprinklers in all Telecommunication Spaces (TS).

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CEILING SYSTEMS.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Hard-wire cage designed to encase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage. Guards shall be approved by the manufacturer for use with upright or pendent style sprinklers.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1. Manufacturers technical data

2. Two samples of each proposed type

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Listings and Approvals

1. UL listed

2. FM approved class 2901

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2022 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Basis of Design

1. The sprinkler guard shall be listed for use with the make and model of the sprinkler being protected.

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2. Viking model D-1 Sprinkler guard

The Viking Corporation, 2010 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, MI

49058. Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5494

Fax:269-818-1680 Email:techsvcs@vikingcorp.com www.vikinggroupinc.com

3. Or approved equal.

2.2 SPARES

A. Provide four (4) spare guards of each type

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by a qualified technician, experienced in the installation of sprinkler guards.

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

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SECTION 21 22 00

CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Small Data Center Room 132, Building 145 is a telecommunication space

(TS) designated with ANSI/TIA-942-B planned rating of 3 as well as the

ITE Room as defined by NFPA 75. As such, the Data Center is required to be protected by a clean agent fire extinguishing system.

B. Design, installation and testing of a calculated automatic and manual fixed total flooding clean agent fire extinguishing system and releasing system in accordance with NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and

NFPA 75 and manufacturer’s written instructions for the locations shown on the contract drawings. The installation shall include all mechanical, controls and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system.

C. The installation shall include all mechanical, controls and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

D. Section 28 05 13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

E. Section 28 05 28.33, CONDUIT AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be a fixed total flooding type utilizing clean agent designed to provide a uniform concentration throughout the protected spaces in accordance with NFPA

2001 for a Class C fire.

1. The system shall provide a minimum design concentration by volume, throughout the protected spaces at the minimum anticipated temperature within the protected space.

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2. The design concentration within any protected space shall not exceed by volume the no effects level (NEL). Special means such as mechanical exhaust, shall not be permitted to be used to achieve this criterion.

4. Provide the quantity of clean agent as required by NFPA 2001 and manufacturer’s written instructions. Such factors as unenclosed openings (if any), “rundown” time of fans, time required for dampers to close, and any other feature of the facility that could affect concentration shall be taken into consideration.

5. Provide seismic bracing for the clean agent fire extinguishing system components.

6. System shall utilize the ambient temperatures within the Data Center and the hot aisle containment as outlined in the mechanical CFD analysis within the construction documents.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level IV Special Hazards Suppression Systems

Technician. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and…