Attachment 02 - Specifications 672-CSI-124 - Part 1 of 2 - 577 Pages.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2 OF 2

FINAL SUBMISSION

OCTOBER 5, 2023

VA Project No. 672-CSI-124

CONSTRUCT NEW

HYBRID OPERATING ROOM

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System San Juan VA Medical Center San Juan, PR

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VA Project No. 672-CSI-124

CONSTRUCT NEW

HYBRID OPERATING ROOM

Department of Veterans Affairs VA Caribbean Healthcare System

San Juan VA Medical Center San Juan, PR

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2 OF 2

FINAL SUBMISSION

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Architect Strollo & Strollo, LLC

718 Virginia Drive Orlando, Florida 32803

407-423-5355 Contact: J. Pat Strollo, Architect

MEP and Systems Engineer MES Group, Inc.

550 North Reo St. Suite 203 Tampa, Florida 33609

813-331-5093 Contact: Nick Stephenson, PE

HYBRID OPERATING ROOM TABLE OF CONTENTS - VOLUME 1 AND 2

Project 672-CSI-124 VACHS San Juan, PR SECTION 00 01 10

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TABLE OF CONTENTS – VOLUME 1 AND 2

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTION NO. DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules - Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 11-21

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 11-21

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-21

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Acoustical Insulation 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

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DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Door and Window Frames 01-21

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21

08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes -

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 67 23.40 Resinous Flooring (RES-4) 01-21

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall Protection 01-21

10 28 00 Accessories 01-21

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 76 00 Modular Ceiling Diffuser System -

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Shielding 01-21

SPECIFICATIONS VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

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22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20

23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20

23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15

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27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16

27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

27 52 41 Miscellaneous Medical Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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CONSTRUCT NEW HYBRID COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION

OPERATING ROOM SYSTEMS

Project 672-CSI-124 VACHS San Juan, PR SECTION 21 08 00

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COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 08 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

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

General Commissioning Requirements.

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

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

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

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

Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements:

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.

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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 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

21 08 00 - 3 (11-2016 VA Revision) 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 maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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CONSTRUCT NEW HYBRID WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

OPERATING ROOM

Project 672-CSI-124 VACHS San Juan, PR SECTION 21 13 13

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WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 13 13

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, for all portions of the Inpatient Pharmacy addition.

C. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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 required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

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: Patient care, treatment, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear

Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters (1500 square feet) and Supply

Processing and Distribution (SPD).

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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: Base water supply on a flow test of:

a. Location TBD

b. Elevation Static Test Gauge TBD

c. Elevation Residual Test Gauge TBD

d. Static pressure: TBD

e. Residual pressure: TBD

f. Flow: TBD

g. Date: TBD Time TBD

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge. For buildings greater than two stories, provide a check valve at each control valve.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barrier zones shown on the drawings.

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 contractors fire sprinkler and state of Florida 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

21 13 13 - 3 (06-2015 VA Revision) size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

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. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and

Location.

6. 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 controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

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

21 13 13 - 4 (06-2015 VA Revision) 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

Florida 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):

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

25-14 ................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

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

170-15 ...............Fire Safety Symbols

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. 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.

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

5. 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.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

2.4 Brass, 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"

2.5 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms.

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 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.6 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:

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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.

2.7 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.

2.8 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.

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

2.9 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.

2.10 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.11 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

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.

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

21 13 13 - 7 (06-2015 VA Revision) 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.

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.

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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. MRI Suite: Provide no more than one penetration of the MRI shield enclosure.

Q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with

Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

R. 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.

S. 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.

T. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services

21 13 13 - 9 (06-2015 VA Revision) 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.

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

A. 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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CONSTRUCT NEW HYBRID COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

OPERATING ROOM PLUMBING

Project 672-CSI-124 VACHS San Juan, PR SECTION 22 05 11

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 22 05 11

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. A/E: Architect/Engineer

5. AFF: Above Finish Floor

6. AFG: Above Finish Grade

7. AI: Analog Input

8. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

9. AO: Analog Output

10. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air

Conditioning Engineers

11. ASJ: All Service Jacket

12. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

13. ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers

14. AWG: American Wire Gauge

15. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

16. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

17. BAS: Building Automation System

18. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

19. bhp: Brake Horsepower

20. Btu: British Thermal Unit

21. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit per Hour

22. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

23. C: Celsius

24. CA: Compressed Air

25. CD: Compact Disk

26. CDA: Copper Development Association

27. CGA: Compressed Gas Association

28. CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute

29. CI: Cast Iron

30. CLR: Color

31. CO: Contracting Officer

32. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

33. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

34. CR: Chloroprene

35. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

36. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

37. CxA: Commissioning Agent

38. dB: Decibels

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

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40. DCW: Domestic Cold Water

41. DDC: Direct Digital Control

42. DFU: Drainage Fixture Units

43. DHW: Domestic Hot Water

44. DHWR: Domestic Hot Water Return

45. DHWS: Domestic How Water Supply

46. DI: Digital Input

47. DI: Deionized Water

48. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

49. DN: Diameter Nominal

50. DO: Digital Output

51. DOE: Department of Energy

52. DVD: Digital Video Disc

53. DWG: Drawing

54. DWH: Domestic Water Heater

55. DWS: Domestic Water Supply

56. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

57. ECC: Engineering Control Center

58. EL: Elevation

59. EMCS: Energy Monitoring and Control System

60. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

61. EPACT: Energy Policy Act

62. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

63. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

64. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

65. F: Fahrenheit

66. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

67. FD: Floor Drain

68. FDC: Fire Department (Hose) Connection

69. FED: Federal

70. FG: Fiberglass

71. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

72. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

73. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft Facing

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

Service

75. FU: Fixture Units

76. GAL: Gallon

77. GCO: Grade Cleanouts

78. GPD: Gallons per Day

79. GPH: Gallons per Hour

80. GPM: Gallons per Minute

81. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

82. HEFP: Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (replacement for OCAMES)

83. HEX: Heat Exchanger

84. Hg: Mercury

85. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

86. HP: Horsepower

87. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

88. Hz: Hertz

89. ID: Inside Diameter

90. IE: Invert Elevation

91. INV: Invert

92. IPC: International Plumbing Code

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93. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

94. IW: Indirect Waste

95. IWH: Instantaneous Water Heater

96. Kg: Kilogram

97. kPa: Kilopascal

98. KW: Kilowatt

99. KWH: Kilowatt Hour

100. lb: Pound

101. lbs/hr: Pounds per Hour

102. LNG: Liquid Natural Gas

103. L/min: Liters per Minute

104. L/s: Liters per Second

105. m: Meter

106. MA: Medical Air

107. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

108. MAX: Maximum

109. MBH: 1000 Btu per Hour

110. MED: Medical

111. MER: Mechanical Equipment Room

112. MFG: Manufacturer

113. mg: Milligram

114. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

115. ml: Milliliter

116. mm: Millimeter

117. MIN: Minimum

118. NC: Normally Closed

119. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

120. NIC: Not in Contract

121. NO: Normally Open

122. NOM: Nominal

123. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

124. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

125. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

126. NTS: Not to Scale

127. OC: On Center

128. OD: Outside Diameter

129. OSD: Open Sight Drain

130. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

131. PA: Pascal

132. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

133. PD: Pressure Drop or Difference

134. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute

135. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

136. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

137. PP: Polypropylene

138. ppb: Parts per Billion

139. ppm: Parts per Million

140. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

141. PSIA: Pounds per Square Inch Atmosphere

142. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

143. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

144. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

145. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

146. RAD: Radians

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147. RO: Reverse Osmosis

148. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

149. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

150. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

151. SAN: Sanitary Sewer

152. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

153. SDI: Silt Density Index

154. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

Association

155. SPEC: Specification

156. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

157. SQFT/SF: Square Feet

158. SS: Stainless Steel

159. STD: Standard

160. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

161. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

162. TD: Temperature Difference

163. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

164. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

165. TEMP: Temperature

166. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

167. THERM: 100,000 Btu

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

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

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

171. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

172. TYP: Typical

173. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

174. V: Vent

175. V: Volt

176. VA: Veterans Administration

177. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

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

Support Service

179. VAC: Vacuum

180. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

181. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

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

183. VSD: Variable Speed Drive

184. VTR: Vent through Roof

185. W: Waste

186. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

187. WC: Water Closet

188. WG: Water Gauge

189. WPD: Water Pressure Drop

190. WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Units

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

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E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

Hangers.

G. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

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

Penetrations.

I. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

J. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

K. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS.

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

N. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

O. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

P. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

Q. Section 23 09 24, WATER QUALITY MONITORING.

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

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

T. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

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

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

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

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

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

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

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

Steel

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

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

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018 .............International Building Code

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IPC-2018 .............International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2018 ...........Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B .............Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2016 ............Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2019 .............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2018 ..............National Fuel Gas Code

70-2020 ..............National Electrical Code (NEC)

99-2018 ..............Healthcare Facilities Code

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2019 ...............Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2019 ..............Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2019 ..............Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2016 .............Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-102014(R18) ....Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2017(R18) ...Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING",

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall

22 05 11 - 7 (01-2020 VA Revision) correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems. Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

E. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, Contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

F. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals will be made only by groups.

G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Manufacturer’s literature shall be submitted under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive data shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

H. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

I. The coordination/shop drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than

1:32 (3/8-inch equal to 1 foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems.

The drawings should include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

1. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.

2. In addition, for plumbing systems, provide details of the following:

3. Mechanical equipment rooms.

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4. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

5. Pipe sleeves.

6. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

J. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

K. Plumbing Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01

00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

b. Include…