Attachment_2_VIIS_251144B_-_SPECIFICATIONS_VOL2.pdf

Replace Office & Housing Space Impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria - Lind Point Project

Virgin Islands National Park

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

PMIS #: VIIS 251144B

SPECIFICATIONS

VOL 2

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

MAY 17, 2021

Electrical Rev. Added 6/25/2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000107 - SEALS PAGE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 011100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 012200 - UNIT PRICES

SECTION 012601 - CONTRACT MOD PROCEDURES

SECTION 012700 - CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

SECTION 013216 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 013323 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SUBMITTAL LIST

SECTION 013513 22 - ARCHEOLOGICAL PROTECTION

SECTION 013523 - OWNER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014000 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTION REPORT FORM

STATEMENT OF STRUCTURAL TEST & SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

SECTION 014200 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 015000 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

SECTION 015719 11 - INDOOR AIR QUALITY

SECTION 015719 12 - NOISE ACOUSTICS MANAGEMENT

SECTION 015723 - STORM WATER POLLUTION

SECTION 016700 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017340 - EXECUTION

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 017823 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

CLOSEOUT AND O&M REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017900 - DEMO AND TRAINING

SECTION 018114 - TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024116 - STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

SECTION 024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE-CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

SECTION 042000 - UNIT MASONRY

SECTION 042000 - CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

SECTION 044313.13 - ANCHORED STONE MASONRY VENEER

SECTION 047200 - CAST STONE MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL

SECTION 053100 - STEEL DECK

SECTION 055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 057300 - DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061000.13 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 062013 - EXTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 062023 - INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 064113 - WOOD-VENEER-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

SECTION 064116 - ALUMINUM COMPOSITE PANEL-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

SECTION 068013 - COMPOSITE FRAMING SUPPORT (CFS) SYSTEM

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 071416 - COLD FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING

SECTION 071600 - POLYMER MODIFIED CEMENT WATERPROOFING

SECTION 072100 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 072600 - VAPOR RETARDERS

SECTION 075600.11 - FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE ROOFING, CONCRETE DECK

SECTION 075600.13 - FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE ROOFING, INSULATED

SECTION 076200 - SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

SECTION 077123 - MANUFACTURED GUTTERS

SECTION 077200 - ROOF ACCESSORIES

SECTION 078413 - PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 078443 - JOINT FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

SECTION 079210 - FLUID APPLIED FLASHINGS

SECTION 079513 - EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 081213 - HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

SECTION 081416 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS

SECTION 081433 - STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS

SECTION 081613 - FLUSH FRP DOORS

SECTION 083113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 083323 - OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

SECTION 083483 - FLOOR DOORS

SECTION 084113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

SECTION 085113 - ALUMINUM WINDOWS

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 088000 - GLAZING

SECTION 089000 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

SECTION 089119 - FIXED LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 092400 - CEMENT PLASTERING

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 093013 - CERAMIC TILING

SECTION 095123 - ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

SECTION 096813 - TILE CARPETING

SECTION 099123 - INTERIOR PAINTING

SECTION 099300 - STAINING AND TRANSPARENT FINISHING

SECTION 099600 - HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

SECTION 099653 - ELASTOMERIC COATINGS

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 101100 - VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS

SECTION 101200 - DISPLAY CASES

SECTION 101423.16 - ROOM-IDENTIFICATION PANEL SIGNAGE

SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 104413 - FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

SECTION 104416 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 105116 - LOCKERS

SECTION 105143 - WIRE MESH STORAGE LOCKERS

SECTION 105626.13 - MOBILE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS - ARCHIVE

SECTION 105626.13 - MOBILE STORAGE SHELVING UNITS - COLLECTIONS

SECTION 105723.14 - FIXED WIRE SHELVING

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

SECTION 111313 - LOADING DOCK BUMPERS

SECTION 118129 - HORIZONTAL FALL PROTECTION

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 122113 - LOUVER BLINDS

SECTION 122413 - ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

SECTION 123653 - LABOATORY WORK SURFACES

SECTION 123661.19 - QUARTZ AGGLOMERATE COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT APPLICABLE

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 211313 - FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 220000 - BASIC PLUMBING MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 220510 - PLUMBING COORDINATION

SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220548 - VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220719 - PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

SECTION 221006 - FACILITY GAS PIPING

SECTION 221113 - FACILITY FUEL - OIL PIPING

SECTION 221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

SECTION 221119 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

SECTION 221316 - SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 223400 - FUEL-FIRED, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

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

SECTION 230000 - BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 230510 - MECHANICAL COORDINATION

SECTION 230513 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230548 - VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 230713 - DUCT INSULATION

SECTION 230719 - HVAC PIPING INSULATION

SECTION 232300 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

SECTION 233113 - METAL DUCTS

SECTION 233300 - AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

SECTION 233413 - HVAC FANS

SECTION 233713 - DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS, AND GRILLES

SECTION 237433 - DEDICATED OUTDOOR-AIR UNITS

SECTION 238123 - CRITICAL ZONE AIR-CONDITIONERS

SECTION 238126 - SPLIT-SYSTEM HEAT PUMPS & AIR-CONDITIONERS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260502 - ELECTRICAL ACCEPTANCE TESTS

SECTION 260510 - ELECTRICAL SUBMITTALS

SECTION 260511 - ELECTRICAL WORK CLOSEOUT

SECTION 260512 - ELECTRICAL COORDINATION

SECTION 260513 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES - 15KV

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260543 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260548 - VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260574 - SHORT CIRCUIT, OVERCURRENT PROTECTION, ARC FLASH HAZARD

ANALYSIS

SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECTION 260944 - RMS LIGHTING CONTROLS

SECTION 261200 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SECTION 262400 - SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 262813 - FUSESSECTION 262816 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 263100 - PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 263200 - PACKAGED GENERATOR ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 263600 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

SECTION 264100 - FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

SECTION 264300 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

SECTION 265100 - LIGHTINGSECTION 265600 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 271101 - COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT RACKS

SECTION 271300 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE CABLING

SECTION 271500 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 280500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 281300 - ACCESS CONTROL

SECTION 281600 - INTRUSION DETECTION

SECTION 282300 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

SECTION 283111 - DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 311000 - SITE CLEARING

SECTION 312000 - EARTH MOVING

SECTION 312500 - EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

SECTION 312216 - ASPHALT PAVING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321143 - GRAVEL POROUS PAVEMENT

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321313 - CONCRETE PAVING

SECTION 329300 - PLANTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 333000 - SANITARY SEWER

SECTION 334100 - STORM UTILITY DRAINAGE PIPING

DIVISION 34 - TRANSPORTATION

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTEGRATION

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION AND

STORAGE EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 45 - INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

APPENDICIES - GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

2021 0506 - Addendum 3 (Shallow Foundation) 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2021 0505 - (Flexible and Rigid Pavement Update) Design 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2020 0930 - Underground Utility Survey (UUS) - 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2020 0928 - Addendum 2 (Road Pavement Design) 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2020 0928 - (Flexible and Rigid Pavement) Design 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2019 1213 - Addendum 1 (Shallow Foundation & Corrosion Series) - 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI 2019 1120 - Geotechnical Report - 8051 - Lind Point Project, St. John, USVI (RC)

VIIS 251144 000107

SEALS PAGE

CIVIL ENGINEER:

John Prorock, PE

PE # 1711-E

Divisions:

024116 024119 311000 312000 312500 321143 321216 231313 333000 334100

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:

Kevin Vollnogle, PLA, ASLA License # 1637-LA Divisions:

329200 329300

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND

SCIENCE ARCHITECT:

Elizabeth Corr, AIA License #1628-A Divisions: 01-49 Sections Where indicated as prepared By other design professionals below

HOUSING ARCHITECT:

Aaron Bowman, AIA License # 1639-A Divisions: 01-49 Sections except where indicated as prepared by other design professionals below

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

Dean W Ussery, PE

PE #

Divisions:

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FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER

PLUMBING ENGINEER

MECHANICAL ENGINEER:

William Billard, PE

PE # 0-51079-1B

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FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 211313 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.

2. Fire-protection valves.

3. Sprinklers.

4. Alarm devices.

5. Manual control stations.

6. Control panels.

7. Pressure gages.

8. Clean agent fire suppression system.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Standard-Pressure Sprinkler Piping: Wet-pipe sprinkler system piping designed to operate at working pressure of 175 psig maximum.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and that is connected to water supply through alarm valve. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.

B. Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s) using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

C. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: 10 percent.

2. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications: Refer to drawings.

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D. Seismic Performance: Sprinkler piping shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to NFPA 13D and ASCE/SEI 7-16.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product to be installed.

B. Working Drawings (i.e. Shop Drawings): For wet-pipe sprinkler systems and clean agent suppression system. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

C. Hydraulic Calculations

D. Seismic Calculations

E. Coordination Drawings: Sprinkler systems, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:

1. Domestic water piping.

2. Drainage, waste, vent, and storm piping.

3. Items penetrating finished ceiling include the following:

a. Lighting fixtures.

b. Air outlets and inlets.

F. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if applicable.

G. Welding certificates.

H. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping."

I. Field quality-control reports.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: For sprinkler specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Designer Qualifications:

1. Designer's responsibilities include designing sprinkler systems and clean agent suppression system and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility.

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by:

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1) A qualified professional fire protection engineer.

2) A NICET Level III technician.

3) Or as approved by the AHJ.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Installer's responsibilities include fabricating, installing, and testing fire protection systems, and coordinating inspections and quality control.

a. Sprinkler Systems Installer’s Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by:

1) State or municipal licensed/certified contractor for NFPA 13D sprinkler systems.

2) NICET Level II technician.

3) Or as approved by the AHJ.

b. Clean Agent Suppression System Installer’s Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by:

1) State or municipal licensed/certified contractor for clean agent fire suppression systems.

2) Person qualified by the clean agent system’s manufacturer.

3) Or as approved by the AHJ.

C. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code.

D. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

E. NFPA Standards: Sprinkler system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 13D

2. NFPA 2001

1.8 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of sprinklers with other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies.

1.9 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounted, steel cabinet with hinged cover, and with space for minimum of six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench. Include number of

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sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and sprinkler wrench. Include separate cabinet with sprinklers and wrench for each type of sprinkler used on Project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Standard Weight, Galvanized- and Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B.

Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.

B. Schedule 10, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795/A 795M, Schedule 10 in NPS 5 and smaller; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10, plain end.

C. Galvanized and Uncoated, Steel Couplings: ASTM A 865, threaded.

D. Galvanized and Uncoated, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.

E. Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.

F. Cast-Iron Flanges: ASME 16.1, Class 125.

G. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 150.

H. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.

I. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances:

1. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2. Galvanized and Uncoated, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A 47/A 47M, malleable-iron casting or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.

3. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.

2.3 CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. CPVC Pipe: ASTM F 442/F 442M and UL 1821, SDR 13.5, for 175-psig rated pressure at 150 deg F, with plain ends. Include "LISTED" and "CPVC SPRINKLER PIPE" markings.

B. CPVC Fittings: UL listed or FM approved, for 175-psig rated pressure at 150 deg F, socket type. Include "LISTED" and "CPVC SPRINKLER FITTING" markings.

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1. NPS 3/4 to NPS 1-1/2: ASTM F 438 and UL 1821, Schedule 40, socket type.

2. NPS 2 to NPS 3: ASTM F 439 and UL 1821, Schedule 80, socket type.

3. CPVC-to-Metal Transition Fittings: CPVC, one piece, with dimensions equivalent to pipe; one end with threaded brass insert, and one socket end.

4. CPVC-to-Metal Transition Unions: CPVC, with dimensions equivalent to pipe; one end with threaded brass insert, and one socket end.

5. Flanges: CPVC, one or two pieces.

2.4 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch thick or

ASME B16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free.

1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.

2. Class 250, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 300, Steel Raised-Face Flanges: Ring-type gaskets.

B. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.

C. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12M/D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.

D. Solvent Cements for Joining CPVC Piping and Tubing: ASTM F 493, solvent cement recommended by pipe and fitting manufacturer, and made for joining CPVC sprinkler pipe and fittings. Include cleaner or primer recommended by pipe and fitting manufacturer.

1. Use solvent cement that has a VOC content of 490 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

2. Use adhesive primer that has a VOC content of 650 g/L or less when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).

E. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, and Bolts and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

2.5 COVER SYSTEM FOR SPRINKLER PIPING

A. Description: System of support brackets and covers made to protect sprinkler piping.

B. Brackets: Glass-reinforced nylon.

C. Covers: Extruded PVC sections of length, shape, and size required for size and routing of

CPVC piping.

2.6 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved.

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2. Minimum Pressure Rating for Standard-Pressure Piping: 175 psig.

B. Ball Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091 except with ball instead of disc.

2. Valves NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.

3. Valves NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2: Bronze body with threaded ends or ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

4. Valves NPS 3: Ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

C. Bronze Butterfly Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Bronze.

4. End Connections: Threaded.

D. Iron Butterfly Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Style: Lug or wafer.

5. End Connections: Grooved.

E. Check Valves:

1. Standard: UL 312.

2. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

3. Type: Swing check.

4. Body Material: Cast iron.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

F. Bronze OS&Y Gate Valves:

1. Standard: UL 262.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Bronze.

4. End Connections: Threaded.

G. Iron OS&Y Gate Valves:

1. Standard: UL 262.

2. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

H. Indicating-Type Butterfly Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

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3. Valves NPS 2 and Smaller:

a. Valve Type: Ball or butterfly.

b. Body Material: Bronze.

c. End Connections: Threaded.

4. Valves NPS 2-1/2 and Larger:

a. Valve Type: Butterfly.

b. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

c. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or wafer.

5. Valve Operation: Integral electrical, prewired, supervisory switch visual indicating device.

2.7 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating:

a. Standard-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 175 psig minimum.

b. High-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 250 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Size: Same as connected piping.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

B. Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1726.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Type: Automatic draining, ball check.

4. Size: NPS 3/4.

5. End Connections: Threaded.

2.8 SPRINKLERS

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating for Residential Sprinklers: 175 psig maximum.

3. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.

B. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:

1. Nonresidential Applications: UL 199.

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2. Residential Applications: UL 1626.

3. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K of 5.6, and for

"Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by application.

C. Sprinkler Finishes:

1. Chrome plated.

2. Bronze.

3. Painted.

D. Special Coatings:

1. UL Listed corrosion resistant coating

E. Sprinkler Guards:

1. Standard: UL 199.

2. Type: Wire cage with fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.

2.9 ALARM DEVICES

A. Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.

B. Electrically Operated Alarm Bell:

1. Standard: UL 464.

2. Type: Vibrating, metal alarm bell.

3. Size: 6-inch minimum diameter.

4. Finish: Red-enamel factory finish, suitable for outdoor use.

C. Pressure Switches:

1. Standard: UL 346.

2. Type: Electrically supervised water-flow switch with retard feature.

3. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.

4. Design Operation: Rising pressure signals water flow.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches:

1. Standard: UL 346.

2. Type: Electrically supervised.

3. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.

4. Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position.

2.10 MANUAL CONTROL STATIONS

A. Description: UL listed or FM approved, hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2 pipe nipple, and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL CONTROL STATION"

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with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.

2.11 CONTROL PANELS

A. Description: Single-area, two-area, or single-area cross-zoned control panel as indicated, including NEMA ICS 6, Type 1 enclosure, detector, alarm, and solenoid-valve circuitry for operation of valves. Panels contain power supply; battery charger; standby batteries; field-wiring terminal strip; electrically supervised solenoid valves and polarized fire-alarm bell; lamp test facility; single-pole, double-throw auxiliary alarm contacts; and rectifier.

1. Panels: UL listed and FM approved when used with thermal detectors and Class A detector circuit wiring. Electrical characteristics are 120-V ac, 60 Hz, with 24-V dc rechargeable batteries.

2. Manual Control Stations: Electric operation, metal enclosure, labeled "MANUAL

CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.

3. Manual Control Stations: Hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2 pipe nipple, and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.

2.12 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Standard: UL 393.

B. Dial Size: 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch diameter.

C. Pressure Gage Range: 0 to 250 psig minimum.

2.13 CLEAN-AGENT SYSTEMS

A. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawings or comparable product.

B. Description: Clean-agent fire-extinguishing system shall be an engineered system for total flooding of the hazard area including the room cavity above the ceiling, and below the ceiling.

System includes separate zones above and below the ceiling.

C. Delegated Design: Design clean-agent fire-extinguishing system and obtain approval from authorities having jurisdiction. Design system for Class A, B, and C fires as appropriate for areas being protected, and include safety factor. Use clean agent indicated and in concentration suitable for normally occupied areas.

D. Cross-Zoned Detection: Devices located in two separate zones. Sound alarm on activating single-detection device, and discharge extinguishing agent on actuating single-detection device in other zone.

E. System Operating Sequence:

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1. Actuating First Detector: Visual indication on annunciator panel. Energize audible and visual alarms (slow pulse), shut down air-conditioning and ventilating systems serving protected area, close doors in protected area, and send signal to fire-alarm system.

2. Actuating Second Detector: Visual indication on annunciator panel. Energize audible and visual alarms (fast pulse), shut down power to protected equipment, start time delay for extinguishing-agent discharge for 30 seconds, and discharge extinguishing agent.

3. Extinguishing-agent discharge will operate audible alarms and strobe lights inside and outside the protected area.

F. Manual stations shall immediately discharge extinguishing agent when activated.

G. Operating abort switches will delay extinguishing-agent discharge while being activated, and switches must be reset to prevent agent discharge. Release of hand pressure on the switch will cause agent discharge if the time delay has expired.

H. Low-Agent Pressure Switch: Initiate trouble alarm if sensing less than set pressure.

I. Power Transfer Switch: Transfer from normal to stand-by power source.

J. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression piping and containers shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to ASCE/SEI 7-16.

1. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified and the unit will be fully operational after the seismic event."

2.14 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION FLUID

A. Agent shall be manufactured at an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered facility.

B. Clean Agent Fluid shall have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of zero. ODP as defined by the US EPA.

C. Clean Agent Fluid shall have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of < 1 (100 year ITH). GWP as defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report (IPCC AR5) or in US EPA documentation and approvals.

D. Clean Agent Fluid shall not be one of these greenhouse gases or ozone depleters;

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and Hydrochlorofluorcarbons (HCFCs).

E. Agents will not be restricted for use in fire protection due to its Ozone Depletion Potential

(ODP) or Global Warming Potential (GWP) and is not targeted for phase-down by the Montreal

Protocol, nor subject to the European F-Gas Regulations targeting the phase-down of production and import of HFCs into Europe; and will not be affected by U.S. EPA SNAP regulations which would render it either unacceptable or acceptable subject to narrow use limits.

F. Clean Agent must have a minimum safety factor 60% between the design concentration percentage and the No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) for Class A and C hazards.

For guidance on safety factors for Class B hazards, contact an approved Original Equipment

Manufacturer.

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G. The minimum extinguishing concentration (MEC) determined by test as witnessed per recognized testing laboratory standards (i.e UL 2166, FM 5600) shall be no greater than 3.3%.

H. Equipment shall be UL listed and FM approved and extinguishing agent shall be component recognized by UL or FM for use in the system.

I. System cylinders shall be labeled indicating the system manufacturer and agent brand. System service and refill shall be by an authorized manufacturer’s representative and shall be the agent of the original installation brand.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.

1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating from approved working plans.

B. Piping Standard: Comply with requirements for installation of sprinkler piping in NFPA 13.

C. Install seismic restraints on piping. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint device materials and installation in NFPA 13.

D. Use listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes.

E. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.

F. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.

G. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve, and sized and located according to NFPA 13.

H. Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.

I. Install alarm devices in piping systems.

J. Install hangers and supports for sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13. Comply with requirements for hanger materials in NFPA 13.

K. Fill sprinkler system piping with water.

L. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.

M. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs.

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N. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.

3.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.

C. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.

D. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

E. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and fittings before assembly.

F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable for water service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME B31.9.

G. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads.

2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged.

H. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.

1. Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.

I. Steel-Piping, Cut-Grooved Joints: Cut square-edge groove in end of pipe according to

AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe joints.

J. Steel-Piping, Roll-Grooved Joints: Roll rounded-edge groove in end of pipe according to

AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe grooved joints.

K. Dissimilar-Material Piping Joints: Make joints using adapters compatible with materials of both piping systems.

L. Plastic-Piping, Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the following:

1. Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements. Apply primer.

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2. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.

3.3 VALVE AND SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION

A. Install listed fire-protection valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.

C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection.

D. Specialty Valves:

1. General Requirements: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, in main supply to system.

2. Alarm Valves: Include bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line connection.

3. Deluge Valves: Install in vertical position, in proper direction of flow, and in main supply to deluge system. Install trim sets for drain, priming level, alarm connections, ball drip valves, pressure gages, priming chamber attachment, and fill-line attachment.

3.4 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION

A. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of narrow dimension of acoustical ceiling panels.

3.5 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in

NFPA 13.

3.6 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform tests and inspections.

B. Tests and Inspections:

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

3. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems Acceptance"

Chapter.

4. Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.

5. Coordinate with fire-alarm tests. Operate as required.

6. Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.

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C. Sprinkler piping system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.7 CLEANING

A. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.

B. Remove and replace sprinklers with paint other than factory finish.

3.8 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain specialty valves and pressure-maintenance pumps.

3.9 PIPING SCHEDULE

A. CPVC pipe; Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 CPVC fittings; and solvent-cemented joints may be used for light-hazard and residential occupancies.

B. Standard-pressure, wet-pipe sprinkler system, NPS 2 and smaller, shall be one of the following:

1. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with threaded ends; uncoated, gray-iron threaded fittings;

and threaded joints.

2. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends; galvanized, gray-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.

3. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with cut- or roll-grooved ends; uncoated, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

4. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with cut-grooved ends; galvanized, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

5. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with plain ends; steel welding fittings; and welded joints.

C. Standard-pressure, wet-pipe sprinkler system, NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4, shall be one of the following:

1. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with threaded ends; uncoated, gray-iron threaded fittings;

and threaded joints.

2. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends; galvanized, gray-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.

3. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with cut- or roll-grooved ends; uncoated, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

4. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with cut-grooved ends; galvanized, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

5. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with plain ends; steel welding fittings; and welded joints.

6. Schedule 10, black-steel pipe with roll-grooved ends; uncoated, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

7. Schedule 10, black-steel pipe with plain ends; welding fittings; and welded joints.

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3.10 SPRINKLER SCHEDULE

A. Use sprinkler types in subparagraphs below for the following applications:

1. Rooms without Ceilings: Upright sprinklers.

2. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: Concealed sprinklers with flat cover plate.

3. Wall Mounting: Concealed sidewall sprinklers with flat cover plate.

B. Provide sprinkler types in subparagraphs below with finishes indicated.

1. Concealed Sprinklers: Rough brass, with factory-painted cover plate to match ceiling.

2. Upright, Pendent, and Sidewall Sprinklers: Chrome plated in finished spaces exposed to view; rough bronze in unfinished spaces not exposed to view; UL listed corrosion resistant coating where exposed to exterior environment, acids, chemicals, or other corrosive fumes.

3.11 CLEAN-AGENT PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Install clean-agent extinguishing piping and other components level and plumb, according to manufacturers' written instructions.

B. Grooved Piping Joints: Groove pipe ends according to AWWA C606 dimensions. Assemble grooved-end steel pipe and steel, grooved-end fittings with steel, keyed couplings and lubricant according to manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Install extinguishing-agent containers anchored to substrate.

D. Install pipe and fittings, valves, and discharge nozzles according to requirements listed in

NFPA 2001, Section "Distribution."

1. Install valves designed to prevent entrapment of liquid, or install pressure relief devices in valved sections of piping systems.

2. Support piping using supports and methods according to NFPA 13.

3. Install seismic restraints for extinguishing-agent containers and piping systems.

4. Install control panels, detection system components, alarms, and accessories, complying with requirements of NFPA 2001, Section "Detection, Actuation, and Control Systems," as required for supervised system application.

3.12 CONNECTIONS

A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Where installing piping adjacent to equipment, allow space for service and maintenance.

C. Connect electrical devices to control panel and to building's fire-alarm system.

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BASIC PLUMBING MATERIALS AND METHODS

SECTION 220000 - BASIC PLUMBING MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

1.2 IMPOSED REGULATIONS:

A. Applicable provisions of the State and Local Codes and of the codes and standards listed on the contract documents in addition to those listed elsewhere in the specifications are hereby imposed on a general basis for plumbing work.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. Provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision to construct complete and operable plumbing systems as indicated on the drawings and specified herein. All materials and equipment used shall be new, undamaged and free from any defects.

1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION:

A. The Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and General Requirements and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to the portions of work specified in each and every Section of this Division, individually and collectively.

1.5 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Sleeves.

2. Stack-sleeve fittings.

3. Sleeve-seal systems.

4. Wall sleeve fittings.

5. Grout.

6. Escutcheons.

7. Floor plates.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE SUBMITTALS

A. Welding certificates.

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1.8 EXISTING SERVICES AND FACILITIES:

A. Damage to Existing Services: Existing services and facilities damaged by the Contractor through negligence or through use of faulty materials or workmanship shall be promptly repaired, replaced, or otherwise restored to previous conditions by the Contractor without additional cost to the Owner.

B. Interruption of Services: Interruptions of services necessary for connection to or modification of existing systems or facilities shall occur only at prearranged times approved by the Owner.

Contractor shall provide no less than 14 days notice to owner when scheduling outages.

Interruptions shall only occur after the provision of all temporary work and the availability of adequate labor and materials will assure that the duration of the interruption will not exceed the time agreed upon.

1.9 PRODUCT WARRANTIES:

A. Provide manufacturer's standard printed commitment in reference to a specific product and normal application, stating that certain acts of restitution will be performed for the Purchaser or Owner by the manufacturer, when and if the product fails within certain operational conditions and time limits. Where the warranty requirements of a specific specification section exceeds the manufacturer's standard warranty, the more stringent requirements will apply and modified manufacturer's warranty shall be provided. In no case shall the manufacturer's warranty be less than one (1) year.

1.10 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS:

A. General: Materials specified by manufacturer's name shall be used unless prior approval of an alternate is given by addenda. Requests for substitutions must be received in the office of the Architect/Engineer at least 14 days prior to opening of bids. Refer to the general conditions for the substitution request form and required documentation.

1.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 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 three years. See other specification sections for any exceptions.

2. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.

3. Conform to codes and standards as required by the specifications. Conform to local codes, if required by local authorities such as the natural gas supplier, if the local codes are more stringent than those specified. Refer any conflicts to the

Architect/Engineer.

4. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer.

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5. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

6. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

7. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos shall not be used.

B. Welding: Before any welding is performed, contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for piping according to ASME "Boiler and

Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications".

2. Comply with provisions of ASME B31 series "Code for Pressure Piping".

3. Certify that each welder has passed American Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

C. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Architect/Engineer prior to installation along with the respective product data submittals.

D. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. Apply and install all items in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

Refer conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract drawings and specifications to the Architect/Engineer for resolution. Provide manufacturer’s installation instructions along with the respective product data submittals to the

Architect/Engineer at least two weeks prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders.

Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract drawings to the Architect/Engineer for resolution.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Division 1 specifications.

B. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements.

C. 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.

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D. Upon request by Owner, provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Include contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

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

1. Submit electric motor data and variable speed drive data with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

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

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

F. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Division 1 specifications for systems and equipment.

2. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment:

Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

1.13 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the

Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Owner has reimbursed the

Contractor for the equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.

2. Place damaged equipment in first class, new operating condition; or, replace same as determined and directed by the Architect/Engineer. Such repair or replacement shall be at no additional cost to the Owner.

3. Protect interiors of new equipment and piping systems against entry of foreign matter. Clean both inside and outside before painting or placing equipment in operation.

4. Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of the Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

B. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Exercise care in storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Remove debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping.

2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. Clean interior of all tanks prior to delivery for beneficial use by the Owner.

4. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all…