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This document is a project manual for the construction of an integrated health center at the VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It includes specifications for various construction divisions including concrete, masonry, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, equipment, and utilities. Key details include specifications for cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, structural and miscellaneous metals, rough carpentry, roofing, exterior wall insulation, doors and windows, finishes, plumbing fixtures, HVAC systems, fire suppression, electrical work, and site utilities. The project number is 626-309 and the manual provides technical requirements for the materials and execution of all work required for the new health center facility.
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102 3rd Avenue, NE (28601) PO Box 1629, Hickory, NC 28603
Telephone: (828)-315-9962 Website: www.atriaxgroup.com
PROJECT MANUAL
Volume 2
100 % Construction Documents
May 20, 2022 for the Construct Integrated Health Murfreesboro, TN
Atriax Group Project No. #626-309
Owner York, VAMC Murfreesboro, TN atraylor Snapshot atraylor Snapshot
Specifications Final Construction Documents
May 20, 2022
Specification divisions and sections bound herein are listed below under the name of the Designer-of-Record responsible for their preparation, under whose seal and/or authority each document so listed is issued for the purpose(s) stated above. Seals and signatures do not apply to documents not listed below, nor to documents prepared by the government or others, including (except as otherwise indicated) sections in Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements and Division 01 General Requirements, Geotechnical Reports, etc.
Architect-of-Record Firm Name: Wold | HFR Design Name: Ronald L. Franks License #: 20948 State: Tennessee Discipline: Architecture Divisions: 2-12
Engineer-of-Record Firm Name: TLC Engineering Solutions Name: Stephan H. Kemp License #: 020842 State: Tennessee Discipline: Mechanical Divisions: 21-23
Engineer-of-Record Firm Name: TLC Engineering Solutions Name: Deron L. McIntosh License #: 101144 State: Tennessee Discipline: Electrical Divisions: 26-28
CONSTRUCT INTEGRATED HEALTH CENTER
TVHS ALVIN C YORK VAMC
VA Project Number 626-309
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Division Section Title Pages
SPECIFICATIONS GROUP
Facility Construction Subgroup
DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
013216.15 PROJECT SCHEDULES
013323 SHOP DRAWINGS
013526 SAFETY
013537 INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURES
014219 REFERENCE STANDARDS
015719 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
015816 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE
017419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
018113 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
019100 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
DISISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS
024100 DEMOLITION
028213.19 ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT
028213.31 ASBESTOS TRANSITE ABATEMENT
028233.13 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL
LIMITED ASBESTOS AND LEAD PAINT SURVEY REPORT
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
033053 (SHORT-FORM) CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 15
DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
040123 MASONRY RESTORATION AND CLEANING 15
040513 MASONRY MORTARING 6
040516 MASONRY GROUTING 6
042000 UNIT MASONRY
DIVISION 05 - METALS
051200 STRUCTURAL STEL FRAMING 10
052100 STEEL JOIST FRAMING 6
053100 STEEL DECKING 12
055000 METAL FABRICATIONS 39
055100 METAL STAIRS 10
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY 23
061663 CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING 5
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
072113 THERMAL INSULATION 11
072200 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
072727 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS, VAPOR RETARDING
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075216.11 COLD ADHESIVE STYRENEBUTADIENE STYRENE MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE
ROOFING
076000 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL 35
077100 ROOF SPECIALTIES
078400 FIRESTOPPING 7
079200 JOINT SEALANTS 15
079513 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES 17
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 19
081400 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS 12
083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES 9
084113 ALUMINUM FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS 15
084413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS 29
087100 DOOR HARDWARE 122
087113 AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS 10
087113.11 LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS 7
088000 GLAZING 64
089000 LOUVERS AND VENTS 12
DIVISION 09 – FINISHES
090516 SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES 8
092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING 13
092900 GYPSUM BOARD 11
093013 CERAMIC / PORCELAIN TILING 32
095100 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 18
096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES 8
096516 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING 10
096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING 10
096723.30 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) HIGH PERFORMANCE DECORATIVE MORTAR FLOORING 19
096800 CARPETING 12
099100 PAINTING 41
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
101113 CHALKBOARDS AND MARKERBOARDS 6
101300 DIRECTORIES 9
101400 INTERIOR SIGNAGE, EXTERIOR SIGNAGE 8
102113 TOILET COMPARTMENTS 6
102118 SOLID SURFACING SHOWER COMPARTMENTS 5
102123 CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS 7
102219 DEMOUNTABLE PARTITIONS 21
102227 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS 4
102600 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION 10
102641 BULLET RESISTANT FIBERGLASS PANELS 2
102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 19
104413 FIRE EXSTINGUISHER CABINETS 2
105113 METAL LOCKERS 7
107316 CANOPIES 6
108216 EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT SCREENS 3
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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT
110512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT 5
117300 CEILING MOUNTED PATIENT LIFT SYSTEM 6
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
123200 MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK 13
123416 MANUFACTURED SOLID PLASTIC CASEWORK 6
123600 COUNTERTOPS 20
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
210800 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 3
211313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 12
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
220511 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING 31
220512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT 7
220519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 4
220523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 14
220711 PLUMBING INSULATION 17
220800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS 4
221100 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION 14
221300 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING 16
221400 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE 15
221429 SUMP PUMPS 7
221500 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS 13
223500 DOMESTIC WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS 11
224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES 15
226300 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 5
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
230511 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC 37
230512 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT 11
230541 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 14
230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC 9
230711 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION 20
230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS 4
230923 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC 70
230993 HVAC CONTROLS SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS 23
232113 HYDRONIC PIPING 23
232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS 8
232213 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING 20
232223 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS 10
232500 HVAC WATER TREATMENT 5
233100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS 15
233400 HVAC FANS 6
233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS 7
233700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS 6
237200 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT 6
237413 PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS 17
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238216 AIR COILS 4
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
260511 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 11
260513 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES 11
260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 7
260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 9
260533 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 13
260541 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION 8
260800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 4
260923 LIGHTING CONTROLS 5
261219 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 10
262726 WIRING DEVICES 7
262911 MOTOR CONTROLLERS 7
262921 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 4
264100 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION 5
265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING 11
DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS
270511 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS 45
270526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 9
270533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS 15
270800 COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS – NOT REQUIRED 1
271000 CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING 10
271100 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM FITTINGS 6
271500 COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING 18
274131 MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS 26
275116 PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS 61
275223 NURSE CALL AND CODE BLUE SYSTEMS 84
DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
280500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 64
280513 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 19
280526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY 8
280800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS 4
281300 PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM 33
282300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE 24
282600 ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM 12
283100 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM 27
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
312011 EARTHWORK (Short Form) 6
313116 TERMITE CONTROL 4
316329 DRILLED PIERS 10
DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
320523 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 18 329000 Planting 24
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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES
330800 Commissioning of site utility systems 4 331000 Water Utilities 26 333000 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 20 334000 Storm Sewer Utilities 22
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TVHS Alvin C. York VA Medical Center Integrated Health Center
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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.
1.3 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
21 08 00 - 2 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 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.
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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 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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SECTION 21 13 13
WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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
Building 1 per the project scope.
C. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.
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, VA Project #36C249-20-AP-3529 – 626-309 Murfreesboro, TN
21 13 13 - 2 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).
3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available water supply curve.
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.
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 contractor’s fire sprinkler and 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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
Tennessee 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.
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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 (most current edition)
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.
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:
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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.
E. Alarm Check Valve: Alarm check valve shall be UL Listed and Factory
Mutual Approved. The alarm check valve shall be listed for installation in the vertical or horizontal position. The alarm check valve shall be equipped with a removable cover assembly, gauge connections on the system side and supply side of the valve clapper, variable pressure trim, and an external bypass to eliminate false water flow alarms. The alarm check valve trim piping shall be galvanized.
Maximum water working pressure to 250 PSI
F. Backflow Preventer: Provide backflow preventer in accordance with
Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING. Provide means to forward flow test the backflow preventer in accordance with
NFPA 13.
2.4 SPRINKLERS
A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except
“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. “Institutional” type sprinklers in Mental Health and
Behavior Units shall be UL listed or FM approved quick response type.
Maximum break away strength shall be certified by the manufacturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds).
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
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21 13 13 - 7 finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.
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.
2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE
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.
C. Alarm Pressure Switches: Activation by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler. The alarm pressure switch shall be UL Listed or Factory Mutual Approved for the application in which it is used. Activation of the alarm pressure switch shall cause an alarm on the fire alarm system control unit.
D. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.
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2.8 GAUGES
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
Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.
2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES
Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.
2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION
Antifreeze solution shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall be compatible with use in a potable water supply.
2.12 VALVE TAGS
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 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.
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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
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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.
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
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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 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
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 22 05 11
COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING
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.
C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:
1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
2. AC: Alternating Current
3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
4. AI: Analog Input
5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute
6. AO: Analog Output
7. AWG: American Wire Gauge
8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network
9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy
10. BAS: Building Automation System
11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy
12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe
13. CDA: Copper Development Association
14. C: Celsius
15. CLR: Color
16. CO: Carbon Monoxide
17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative
18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
19. CR: Chloroprene
20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel
21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure
22. CxA: Commissioning Agent
23. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)
24. DDC: Direct Digital Control
25. DI: Digital Input
26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System
27. DO: Digital Output
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28. DVD: Digital Video Disc
29. DN: Diameter Nominal
30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent
31. ECC: Engineering Control Center
32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer
34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide
35. F: Fahrenheit
36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations
37. FD: Floor Drain
38. FED: Federal
39. FG: Fiberglass
40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread
41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer
42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute
43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene
44. Hg: Mercury
45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic
46. HP: Horsepower
47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation
48. ID: Inside Diameter
49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size
50. Kg: Kilogram
51. kPa: Kilopascal
52. lb: Pound
53. L/s: Liters Per Second
54. L/min: Liters Per Minute
55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
56. MAX: Maximum
57. MED: Medical
58. m: Meter
59. MFG: Manufacturer
60. mg: Milligram
61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter
62. ml: Milliliter
63. mm: Millimeter
64. MIN: Minimum
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65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)
66. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female
67. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size
68. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread
69. OD: Outside Diameter
70. OSD: Open Sight Drain
71. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke
72. OXY: Oxygen
73. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units
74. PH: Power of Hydrogen
75. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers
76. PP: Polypropylene
77. PPM: Parts per Million
78. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch
79. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene
80. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride
81. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride
82. RAD: Radians
83. RO: Reverse Osmosis
84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute
85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe
86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute
87. SDI: Silt Density Index
88. SPEC: Specification
89. SPS: Sterile Processing Services
90. STD: Standard
91. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second
92. SWP: Steam Working Pressure
93. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled
94. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene
95. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire
96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire
97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure
98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture
99. V: Volt
100. VAC: Vacuum
101. VA: Veterans Administration
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102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center
103. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current
104. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal
105. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas
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.
Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.J. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.
K. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof
Penetrations.
L. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.
M. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
N. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.
P. Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.
Q. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.
Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.T. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.
U. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.
V. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.
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.
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -
BPVC Section IX-2013....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications
B31.1-2012..............Power Piping
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
A36/A36M-2012...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural
Steel
A575-96(R2013)e1........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades
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E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Surface Burning
Characteristics of Building Materials
E119-2012a..............Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of
Building Construction and Materials
F1760-01(R2011).........Standard Specification for Coextruded
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Non-Pressure Plastic
Pipe Having Reprocessed-Recycled Content
D. International Code Council, (ICC):
IBC-2012................International Building Code
IPC-2012................International Plumbing Code
E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings
Industry, Inc:
SP-58-2009..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and
Installation
SP-69-2003..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and
Application
F. Military Specifications (MIL):
P-21035B................Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing
Repair (Metric)
G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
MG 1-2011...............Motors and Generators
H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
51B-2014................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work
54-2012.................National Fuel Gas Code
70-2014.................National Electrical Code (NEC)
I. NSF International (NSF):
5-2012..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and
Heat Recovery Equipment
14-2012.................Plastic Piping System Components and Related
Materials
61-2012.................Drinking Water System Components – Health
Effects
372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content
J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):
PG-18-10................Plumbing Design Manual
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PG-18-13-2011...........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 will fit the space available.
D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.
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. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.
G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: 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. 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
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I. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas. The 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 one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shall not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping systems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.
1. Mechanical equipment rooms.
3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.
4. Pipe sleeves.
5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.
J. 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. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.
2. Include listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment shall be provided. The listing shall include belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.
Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of
Section 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.
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L. SUBMIT TRAINING PLANS, TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTOR
QUALIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 22 08 00
COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Products Criteria:
1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 years.
However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.
2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.
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