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Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades Design Project Contract No. 36C77621C0036 VA 515-21-701 Battle Creek Final Bid Documents Technical Specifications October 21, 2022 Volume 2-Divisions 21 thru 33

Battle Creek VA Medical Center (VAMC) 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, Michigan 49037 For US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

GDM OF OREGON

1584 McNeil St., Suite 200

Dupont, WA, 98327

360-915-5126

Dave Clem, Project Manager

BATTLE CREEK VAMC FINAL BID DOCUMENTS

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COMMISSIOINING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION

SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

D. Section 21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.

E. Section 21 22 00 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

F. SECTION 21 25 00 CONDENSED AEROSOL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.

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

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of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

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

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

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checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning

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

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

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

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

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

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

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

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

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

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

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

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit

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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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WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 13 13

NEW WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

NFPA 13.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, for main data center Building 157.

C. Design and installation for relocated wet-pipe system sprinklers in Telecommunication Rooms (TRs) where applicable.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

E. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

F. Section 08 00 00, COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS G. Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

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

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 as identified in this specification.

a. Telecommunication spaces shall be Ordinary Hazard Group 1

Occupancy.

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

4. Water Supply: Base water supply on a previous static residual pressure at the existing riser and previous gpm flow.

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5. Zoning: Sprinkler system to be zoned in accordance with NFPA 13.

a. Where the floor or building is required to be sub-divided into smoke compartments, sprinklers are required to be zoned to correspond with the smoke compartment.

b. The telecommunication space in B157 is required to be valved separately into a single sprinkler zone.

6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13 and specification Section 13 05 41. Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through 1.4(A)5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and Michigan 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 in any of the 50 states.

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

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2. Drawings: Submit detailed 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.

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

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

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

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

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

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

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

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

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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 Alaska 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 sprinklers shall be approved by FM. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA.

All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

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

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25-2020 ..............Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

75-2020 ............. Standard for Protection of Information Technology Equipment 101-2021 .............Life Safety Code 170-2021 .............Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (Most current as of general contractor contract award data)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide (Most current as of general contractor contract award data).

E. VA Fire Protection Design Manual—Eight Edition June 1, 2021.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.)

above finished floor to approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

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

Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

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

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

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a listed indicating type. Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved for fire

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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. 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.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. Brass, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, and a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the other buildings on the Battle Creek VA Campus, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Automatic Sprinkler".

Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response. or to be UL Listed quick response. FM Approved standard response sprinklers are permitted where quick response sprinklers are prohibited.

B. Temperature Rating: All sprinkler temperature ratings shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 an appropriate for the conditions in which the sprinklers will be installed.

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

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with seven sprinkler heads of the rating and type installed, and a sprinkler wrench 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 the type of sprinkler used.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

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3. Quantity of each type used.

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 Switch 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 Switch: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switch at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

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

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 and specification Section 13 05 41.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

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 performed by a licensed contractor.

Contractor shall provide qualified technicians, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed. Contractor shall provide a lead technician/foreman to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

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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 data cable trays, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or access. Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

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

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

E. Supervisory Switch: Provide supervisory switch sprinkler control valve.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switch: Install waterflow alarm switch and valve in 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 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

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

M. For fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 and locate 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above 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).

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

O. 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 ceiling is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

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

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag Identification shall include no less than the following:

(FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number.

(E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

a. Provide signage for 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:

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a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design information.

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

Q. 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.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrostatic test 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 connection, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative.

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 subject matter expert instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on a date agreed to by the COR.

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SECTION 21 13 45

SPRINKLER GUARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Supply and installation of sprinkler guards for existing or relocated wet-pipe system sprinklers in all Telecommunication

Spaces (TSs) or as required per NFPA 13.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Hard-wire cage designed to incase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage. Guards shall be listed for use with the sprinkler.

B. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 to protect the head from mechanical damage.

C. Provide sprinkler guards when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor.

D. The sprinkler guard shall be listed for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1. Manufacturers technical data

2. Two samples of each proposed type

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Listings and Approvals

1. UL listed

2. FM approved class 2901

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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):

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

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. The sprinkler guard shall be listed for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.2 SPARES

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

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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

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

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SECTION 21 22 00

CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements in this specification section include the reconfiguration, upgrade, testing and recertification of an existing calculated automatic and manual fixed total flooding clean agent fire extinguishing system and releasing system in

B157 Main Computer Room in accordance with VHA Office of

Occupational Safety Health (19HEF) Fire Protection Design Manual Eighth

Edition – June 1, 2021, NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and NFPA 75 and manufacturer’s written instructions for the locations shown on the contract drawings. The installation shall include all mechanical, controls and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system. The existing clean agent system is an Ansul Inergen System (IG-541)

B. The work shall include any new or refurbished mechanical systems, controls, and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system in accordance with all current NFPA codes and VA design requirements.

C. The room and equipment layout are being changed to accommodate the EHRM program requirements.

D. Shop drawings of the existing system are included as part of the bid documents.

E. Existing system was installed by Vanguard Fire and Security Inc., 616-245-8719, 1-800-444-8719 in 2012.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

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

SECURITY

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

AND SECURITY

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The existing clean agent fire extinguishing system is a fixed total flooding type utilizing clean agent designed to provide a uniform concentration throughout the protected spaces in accordance with NFPA 2001 for a Class C fire.

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

2. The design concentration within the protected space shall not exceed by volume the no observable adverse effects level

(NOAEL). Special means such as mechanical exhaust, shall not be permitted to be used to achieve this criterion.

3. Contractor shall provide the quantity of clean agent as required by NFPA 2001 and agent’s manufacturer’s calculations and written instructions. Such factors as unenclosed openings, “rundown” time of new HVAC equipment fans, time required for dampers to close, and any other feature of the facility that could affect concentration shall be addressed in clean agent quality to maintain an agent concentration of 85% for a 10 minute time duration per NFPA 2001.

4. Contractor shall provide upgraded seismic bracing for the clean agent fire extinguishing system components per specification Section 13 05 41.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working

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drawings that are signed by a NICET Level IV Special Hazards

Suppression Systems Technician. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and 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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractor’s State of

Michigan contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET

Level IV Special Hazards Suppression System Technician who will prepare and sign the detailed working drawings.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of clean agent fire suppression systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working plans and drawings of the clean agent fire extinguishing system conforming to current requirements of

NFPA 2001. Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working plans and drawings of the releasing system conforming to NFPA 72. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size.

a. The following items must be included on the drawings:

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1. General

a. Name and owner and occupant

b. Address of building

c. Designers qualifications

d. Point of compass and symbol list

e. Description of occupancies and hazards being protected determine if the enclosure is normally occupied

f. Description of exposures surrounding the enclosure

g. Location and construction of protected enclosure walls, indicating fire rated walls; FSD; HVAC

h. Enclosure cross section, full height or schematic diagram, including location and construction of building floor/ceiling assemblies above and below raised access floor and suspended ceiling

i. Plan view of protected area showing enclosure partitions (full and partial height), agent distribution system, pipe hangers, fire alarm system, controlled devices (e.g., SF dampers), and instructional signs

2. Suppression

a. Type of clean agent being used, including manufacture’s specifications, and design standards used (NFPA 2001), etc.

b. Description and specifications of the agent storage containers used to include internal volume, storage pressure and nominal capacity expressed in units of agent mass, or volume at standard conditions of temperature and pressure; include calculations which determine enclosure volume, size of tank and quantity of agent.

c. Description and specifications of nozzles used

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including size, orifice port configuration and equivalent orifice area.

d. Description of pipe and fittings used to include material specifications, grade and pressure rating

e. Show pipe length calculations; indicate actual, maximum and minimum lengths of pipe and equivalent lengths; show the actual and maximum vertical rise; show branch line limitations; include isometric view of agent distribution with node reference numbers.

f. Detail the bracing for both the storage cylinders and the rigid piping, showing how each is secured to the building.

g. Provide a detail of the pipe supports/hangers and their locations.

3. Fire Alarm

a. Equipment list showing quantity, make, model, and

CSFM listing sheet of each fire alarm device

b. Detector mounting methods

c. Type and size of wire, cable and conduit (include conduit fill ratio); show class and/or style designation of circuits; Detail the required method of wire termination

d. Scale drawings showing the layout of the annunciator panel

e. Point-to-point wiring diagram showing connections from all circuits to the control panel, annunciator and external or add-on relays

f. Voltage drop and backup battery calculations

g. Sequence-of-operation description or matrix including functioning of abort and maintenance switches, delay timers and emergency power shutdown

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h. The clean agent “Releasing Panel” shall be OUTSIDE of the hazardous area being protected

i. Install a smoke detector above the releasing panel

j. The audible alarm generated when the clean agent system discharges shall not interfere with the building’s existing fire alarm detection and notification system.

3. Manufacturers Data Sheets:

a. Provide for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the clean agent fire extinguishing system, including the releasing system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheet describes items in addition to that item being submitted, clearly identify proposed item on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit flow calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements of NFPA 2001. Calculations shall include total storage capacity, flooding concentrations, enclosure leakage rates, discharge times, flow through distribution network, pipe sizes, and nozzle orifice sizes.

b. Submit battery calculations sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements of NFPA 72.

c. Submit voltage drop calculations in tabular form.

Calculations shall indicate circuit amperage draw, wire resistance, circuit length, and voltage drop. The voltage drop shall demonstrate that voltage provided at the each appliance is within its operating voltage range. Voltage drop calculations shall assume an initial voltage of 20.4 volts.

d. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing.

5. Clean Agent Recharging Certification: Provide a letter to the

COR certifying that the installer maintains or has access to a

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clean agent recharging station. The installer shall also provide proof of the ability to recharge the largest clean agent fire extinguishing system capacity within 48 hours.

6. Test Plan: Provide a test plan to the COR. The testing plan shall describe the procedures to be used to test the system.

The testing plan shall include a step-by-step procedure of all tests to be performed, including indication of which tests will present a disruption to building occupants. No tests shall be conducted until the testing plan is approved by the

COR or his designated representative.

7. Final Record 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. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and

3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

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

b. System Certification: Upon completion of the clean agent fire extinguishing system installation, including testing, the authorized representative of the installing contractor and the NICET IV designer shall certify that the installation complies with all requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

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Provide a copy of the Record of Completion for the releasing system in accordance with NFPA 72.

c. Operating and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer’s name, model number, parts list, the name of the 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 System Certification and Record of

Completion and the Operating and Maintenance Manuals listed 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 for the system in a binder and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the storage cylinder(s).

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of Michigan contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of five similar sized clean agent special suppression systems for the past ten years. The installer shall maintain or have access to a clean agent recharging station. The installer shall provide proof of the ability to recharge the clean agent fire extinguishing system capacity within 48 hours.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be UL listed or approved by FM. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect.

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C. Clean Agent Hold Time: Per NFPA 2001 the required clean agent concentration shall be at 85% for ten minutes after discharge.

Existing permeability of B 157 enclosure delimitations will result in losses of extinguishing agent. This can prevent an effective extinguishing concentration or the required hold time from being reached or maintained. Subjective visual assessment of a protected enclosure’s leak tightness is not precise enough.

Contractor shall be required to perform a blower door air leakage test after the contractor has sealed all room perimeter cracks, completed the required perimeter 1 hour stopping measures, installed new gaskets on exit doors, etc.

D. Blower Door Room Air Leakage Test: A blower door test shall be conducted to establish the room permeability.

A test shall be done by the contractor after he feels all of the required new crack sealing, gasketing and auto-closure work is complete to aide in calculating the amount of clean agent required.

Based on multiple pressure differential and air throughout measurements a leakage surface as well as the theoretical hold time of the concentration capable of extinguishing fires can be calculated. In addition any leakage observed can be addressed for additional sealing measures.

Description of the door fan test is provided in NFPA 2001.

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):

70-2020 ..............National Electric Code

72-2022 ..............National Fire Alarm Code

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

Equipment

170-2021 .............Fire Safety Symbols

2001-2022 ............Installation of Clean Agent Fire

Extinguishing Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Fire Protection Equipment

Directory As of Contract Award Date

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM): Approval Guide

As of Contract Award Date

1.7 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the COR.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All existing and new equipment and components shall meet current code requirements. All equipment and components shall be UL listed or FM approved for its intended use. The authorized representative of the manufacturer of any new equipment shall certify that the installation complies with all manufacturer’s requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

2.2 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

A. General:

1. The clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be UL listed and shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001.

B. Piping and fittings existing and new:

1. All piping and fittings shall be in compliance with NFPA 2001.

2. Multi-outlet fittings, other than tees, shall not be permitted.

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3. All piping shall be reamed, blown clear, and swabbed with appropriate solvent to remove mill varnish and cutting oils before assembly.

4. Ordinary cast iron steel and non-metallic piping and fittings and flexible hoses shall not be used unless specifically required by the manufacturer.

C. Piping…