Attachment B_Complete Drawings - Burns Walk-ins 6-16.pdf

SECTION 16010 - ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification

Sections, apply to this Section.

B. Provisions of this Section shall apply to all Sections of Division 16.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Furnish and install all materials and equipment and provide all labor required and necessary to complete the work shown on the drawings and/or specified in all Sections of Division 16 and all other work and miscellaneous items, not specifically mentioned, but reasonably inferred for a complete installation, including all accessories required for testing the system. It is the intent of the drawings and specifications that all systems be complete and ready for operation.

1.3 CODE COMPLIANCE

A. All work and materials shall comply with the latest rules, codes and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Occupational Safety and Health Act Standards (OSHA)

2. NFPA #70 - National Electric Code (NEC)

3. ADA Standards - Americans with Disabilities Act

4. ANSI/IEEE C-2 - National Electrical Safety Code

5. NECA - Standard of Installation

6. International Building Code

7. International Fire Code

8. International Energy Code

9. NFPA #72 - Fire Code

10. NFPA #101 - Life Safety Code

11. All other applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

B. Work to be executed and inspected in accordance with local codes and ordinances. Permits, fees or charges for inspection or other services shall be paid for by the contractor. Local codes and ordinances are to be considered as minimum requirements and must be properly executed without expense to the owner; but do not relieve the contractor from work shown that exceeds minimum requirements.

1.4 CONDITIONS AT SITE

A. Visit to site is required of all bidders prior to submission of bid. All will be held to have familiarized themselves with all discernible conditions and no extra payment will be allowed for work required because of these conditions, whether specifically mentioned or not.

B. Lines of other service that are damaged as a result of this work shall be promptly repaired at no expense to the owner to the complete satisfaction of the owner.

1.5 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. All drawings and all specifications shall be considered as a whole and work of this Division shown anywhere therein shall be furnished under this Division.

B. Drawings are diagrammatic and indicate the general arrangement of equipment and wiring. Most direct routing of conduits and wiring is not assured. Exact requirements shall be governed by architectural, structural and mechanical conditions of the job.

Consult all other drawings in preparation of the bid. Extra lengths of wiring or addition of pull or junction boxes, etc., necessitated by such conditions shall be included in the bid. Check all information and report any apparent discrepancies before submitting bid.

1.6 SAFETY AND INDEMNITY

A. Safety: The contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for conditions of the job site, including safety of all persons and property during performance of the work. This requirement will apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.

B. No act, service, drawing review or construction review by the owner is intended to include review of the adequacy of the contractor's safety measures in, on, or near the construction site.

1.7 PROJECT COMPLETION

A. Upon completion of all work and operational checks on all systems, the contractor shall request that a final construction observation be performed.

B. The engineer shall compile a punch list of items to be completed or corrected. The contractor shall notify the enigneer upon completion of the items.

1.8 GUARANTEE

A. All work under this section shall be guaranteed in writing to be free of defective work, materials, or parts for a period of one (1) year, except lamps, which shall be guaranteed for thirty (30) days after final acceptance of the work under the contract.

B. Repair, revision or replacement of any and all defects, failure or inoperativeness shall be done by the contractor at no cost to the owner.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIAL APPROVAL

A. The design, manufacturer and testing of electrical equipment and materials shall conform to or exceed latest applicable NEMA, IEEE or ANSI standards.

B. All materials must be new and UL listed. Materials that are not covered by UL testing standards shall be tested and approved by an independent testing laboratory or a governmental agency, which laboratory shall be acceptable to the owner and code enforcing agency.

2.2 SHOP DRAWINGS AND MATERIALS LIST

A. Submit shop drawings and materials lists as specified for review. Four (4) copies of submittals shall be presented to the owner.

2.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Submit four (4) sets of Operation and Maintenance Manuals of equipment to owner.

2.4 RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Submit record drawings to owner.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate work with other trades to avoid conflict and to provide correct rough-in and connection for equipment furnished under trades that require electrical connections. Inform contractors of other trades of the required access to and clearances around electrical equipment to maintain serviceability and code compliance.

B. Verify equipment dimensions and requirements with provisions specified under this Section. Check actual job conditions before fabricating work. Report necessary changes in time to prevent needless work. Changes or additions subject to additional compensation, which are made without the authorization of the owner, shall be at contractor's risk and expense.

3.2 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. Where the specifications call for an installation to be made in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, a copy of such recommendations shall at all times be kept in the job superintendent's office and shall be available to the owner.

B. Follow manufacturer's instructions where they cover points not specifically indicated on drawings and specifications. If they are in conflict with the drawings and specifications obtain clarification from the owner before starting work.

3.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor shall insure that all workmanship, all materials employed, all required equipment and the manner and method of installation conforms to accepted construction and engineering practices, and that each piece of equipment is in satisfactory working condition to satisfactorily perform its functional operation.

B. Provide quality assurance tests and operational check on all components of the electrical distribution system, all lighting fixtures, and special systems.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Perform all cutting and fittings required for work of this section in rough construction of the building.

B. All patching of finished construction of building shall be performed under the sections of specifications covering these materials.

C. No joists, beams, girders or columns shall be cut by any contractor without obtaining written permission from the owner.

END OF SECTION 16010

SECTION 16050 - BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1

Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electrical equipment:

1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated.

2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations.

3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope.

4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection:

1. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, manufacturers specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items.

C. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements.

D. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations.

Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity.

E. Right of Way: Give to raceways and piping systems installed at a required slope.

F. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials.

G. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual raceways and cables with flexible boot-type flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work.

3.2 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Inspect installed sleeve and sleeve-seal installations and associated firestopping for damage and faulty work.

SECTION 16120 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes building wires and cables and associated connectors, splices, and terminations for wiring systems rated 600 V and less.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Conductor Material: Copper complying with NEMA WC 5; stranded conductor.

B. Conductor Insulation Types: Type THHN-THWN complying with NEMA WC 5.

2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

A. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, type, and class for application and service indicated.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONDUCTOR AND INSULATION APPLICATIONS

A. Exposed and Service Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

B. Feeders Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, and Partitions: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

C. Exposed Branch Circuits, including in Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

D. Branch Circuits Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, and Partitions: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway or MC Cable assembly.

E. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete and below Slabs-on-Grade: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway.

F. Fire Alarm Notification Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

G. Fire Alarm SLC or Zone Circuits: Type TFFN or required cable by fire alarm system manufacturer, in raceway.

H. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway.

I. Class 2 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway. Power limited cable, concealed in building finishes.

J. Fire Alarm Circuits: Power limited cable, concealed in building finishes.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated.

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members, and follow surface contours where possible.

E. Support cables according to Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods."

F. Seal around cables penetrating fire-rated elements according to Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration

Firestop Systems."

G. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Division 16 Section "Electrical Identification."

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values.

If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.

1. Use oxide inhibitor in each splice and tap conductor for aluminum conductors.

C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 12 inches of slack.

END OF SECTION 16120

SECTION 16113 - UNDER SLAB AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes under slab conduits and related electrical work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUIT

A. All shall be provided with fittings and accessories approved for the purpose. Refer to Section 16130.

2.2 BARE COPPER GROUND CONDUCTOR

A. Medium hard drawn copper conductor, # 4/0 AWG stranded (unless otherwise noted).

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Electrical system layouts indicated on the drawings are generally diagrammatic, but shall be followed as closely as actual construction and work of other trades will permit.

3.2 CONDUIT INSTALLATION

A. Plastic conduit shall be installed on 2 inch sand base and covered by 2 inch sand back fill. Multiple runs shall maintain 3 inch minimum separation between runs. Plastic conduit shall not be installed in rock base.

B. Underground conduit entering building shall be provided with one 10 foot section of PVC coated rigid steel conduit at point of penetration of foundation, footing or basement wall, with approximately equal lengths inside and outside building line. Ream the smaller inside diameter conduit smooth to prevent conductor damage.

C. Stagger conduit couplings by a minimum of 12 inches. All risers to grade shall be rigid steel.

D. All rigid steel conduits shall be encased in 3 inch minimum concrete envelope.

E. Install 1/8 inch diameter pull line in each underground conduit.

F. Burial depths of conduits shall comply with the NEC (minimum).

G. Provide underground type plastic line markers: permanent, brightly colored, continuously printed plastic tape, intended for direct burial service, not less than 6 inches wide, reading "Caution Buried Electrical

Line." Install continuous line markers located directly over buried line at 6 inches above top of conduit, during back filling operation.

END OF SECTION 16113

SECTION 16140 - WIRING DEVICES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1

Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Single and duplex receptacles, ground-fault circuit interrupters, integral surge suppression units, and isolated-ground receptacles.

2. Single- and double-pole snap switches and dimmer switches.

3. Device wall plates.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference.

B. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter.

C. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

D. RFI: Radio-frequency interference.

E. UTP: Unshielded twisted pair.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain each type of wiring device through one source from a single manufacturer.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

1.5 COORDINATION

A. Receptacles for Owner-Furnished Equipment: Match plug configurations.

1. Cord and Plug Sets: Match equipment requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. Wiring Devices:

a. Bryant Electric, Inc./Hubbell Subsidiary.

b. Eagle Electric Manufacturing Co., Inc.

c. Hubbell Incorporated; Wiring Device-Kellems.

d. Leviton Mfg. Company Inc.

e. Cooper Wiring Devices.

2.2 RECEPTACLES

A. Straight-Blade-Type Receptacles: Comply with NEMA WD 1, NEMA WD 6, DSCC W-C-596G, and UL 498.

B. Straight-Blade and Locking Receptacles: Heavy-Duty grade.

C. GFCI Receptacles: Straight blade, non-feed-through type, Heavy Duty grade, with integral NEMA WD 6, Configuration

5-20R duplex receptacle; complying with UL 498 and UL 943. Design units for installation in a 2-3/4-inch- deep outlet box without an adapter.

2.3 CORD AND PLUG SETS

A. Description: Match voltage and current ratings and number of conductors to requirements of equipment being connected.

1. Cord: Rubber-insulated, stranded-copper conductors, with Type SOW-A jacket; with green-insulated grounding conductor and equipment-rating ampacity plus a minimum of 30 percent.

2. Plug: Nylon body and integral cable-clamping jaws. Match cord and receptacle type for connection.

2.4 SWITCHES

A. Single- and Double-Pole Switches: Comply with DSCC W-C-896F and UL 20.

B. Snap Switches: Heavy-Duty grade, quiet type.

C. Combination Switch and Receptacle: Both devices in a single gang unit with plaster ears and removable tab connector that permit separate or common feed connection.

1. Switch: 20 A, 120/277-V ac.

2. Receptacle: NEMA WD 6, Configuration 5-20R.

D. Dimmer Switches: Modular, full-wave, solid-state units with integral, quiet on/off switches and audible frequency and

EMI/RFI filters.

1. Control: Continuously adjustable slider; with single-pole or three-way switching to suit connections.

2. Incandescent Lamp Dimmers: Modular, 120 V, 60 Hz with continuously adjustable rotary knob, toggle switch, or slider; single pole with soft tap or other quiet switch; EMI/RFI filter to eliminate interference; and 5-inch wire connecting leads.

2.5 WALL PLATES

A. Single and combination types to match corresponding wiring devices.

1. Plate-Securing Screws: Metal with head color to match plate finish.

2. Material for Finished Spaces: 0.035-inch-thick, satin-finished stainless steel

3. Material for Unfinished Spaces: Galvanized steel.

4. Material for Wet Locations: Cast aluminum with spring-loaded lift cover, and listed and labeled for use in "wet locations."

2.6 FINISHES

A. Color:

1. Wiring Devices Connected to Normal Power System: White, unless otherwise indicated or required by NFPA 70.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install devices and assemblies level, plumb, and square with building lines.

B. Install wall dimmers to achieve indicated rating after derating for ganging according to manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Install unshared neutral conductors on line and load side of dimmers according to manufacturers' written instructions.

D. Arrangement of Devices: Unless otherwise indicated, mount flush, with long dimension vertical, and with grounding terminal of receptacles on top. Group adjacent switches under single, multigang wall plates.

E. Remove wall plates and protect devices and assemblies during painting.

3.2 IDENTIFICATION

A. Comply with Division 16 Section "Electrical Identification."

1. Receptacles: Identify panelboard and circuit number from which served. Use hot, stamped or engraved machine printing with white-filled lettering on face of plate, and durable wire markers or tags inside outlet boxes.

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. After installing wiring devices and after electrical circuitry has been energized, test for proper polarity, ground continuity, and compliance with requirements.

2. Test GFCI operation with both local and remote fault simulations according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Remove malfunctioning units, replace with new units, and retest as specified above.

END OF SECTION 16140

SECTION 16060 - GROUNDING AND BONDING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

1. This Section includes methods and materials for grounding systems and equipment.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

B. Comply with UL 467 for grounding and bonding materials and equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS

A. Insulated Conductors: Copper wire or cable insulated for 600 V unless otherwise required by applicable Code or authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Bare Copper Conductors:

1. Solid Conductors: ASTM B 3.

2. Stranded Conductors: ASTM B 8.

3. Bonding Cable: 28 kcmil, 14 strands of No. 17 AWG conductor,1/4 inch in diameter.

4. Bonding Conductor: No. 4 or No. 6 AWG, stranded conductor.

5. Bonding Jumper: Copper tape, braided conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/16 inch thick.

2.2 CONNECTORS

A. Listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for applications in which used, and for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and other items connected.

B. Bolted Connectors for Conductors and Pipes: Copper or copper alloy, bolted pressure-type,with at least two bolts.

1. Pipe Connectors: Clamp type, sized for pipe.

C. Welded Connectors: Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manufacturer for materials being joined and installation conditions.

SECTION 16072 - ELECTRICAL SUPPORTS AND SEISMIC RESTRAINTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1

Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems.

2. Seismic restraints for electrical equipment and systems.

3. Construction requirements for concrete bases.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

B. IMC: Intermediate metal conduit.

C. NBC: National Building Code.

D. OSHPD: Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.

E. RMC: Rigid metal conduit.

F. SBC: Standard Building Code.

G. Seismic Restraint: A structural support element such as a metal framing member, a cable, an anchor bolt or stud, a fastening device, or an assembly of these items used to transmit seismic forces from an item of equipment or system to building structure and to limit movement of item during a seismic event.

H. IBC: International Building Code.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Illustrate and indicate style, material, strength, fastening provision, and finish for each type and size of electrical support component used.

B. Coordination Drawings: Show coordination of seismic bracing for electrical components with other systems and equipment in the vicinity, including other supports and seismic restraints.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Support systems shall be adequate for weight of equipment including associated conduit and conducts.

B. Comply with seismic-restraint requirements in the UBC unless requirements in this Section are more stringent.

SCOPE OF WORK

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND INSTALL ALL

REQUIRED LABOR, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS AS

SHOWN OR INDICATED IN THESE DRAWINGS.

CONTRACTOR SHALL ALSO PROVIDE ANY REQUIRED

SUPPORTING MATERIALS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A FULLY

FUNCTIONING SYSTEM AS PER THE DESIGN INTENT OF

THESE DRAWINGS.

2. PROPER AND REASONABLE EFFORT TO ENSURE COMPLETE

CONSTRUCTIONS DOCUMENTS HAS BEEN PROVIDED ON

THESE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. CONTRACTOR IS

RESPONSIBLE TO VERIFY DRAWINGS AND LOOK FOR ANY

INACCURACIES BEFORE BIDDING ON PROJECT. IF ANY

INACCURACIES ARE NOTICED, PLEASE REPORT THEM TO

THE ENGINEER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. DO NOT BID OR

PERFORM ANY WORK BEFORE NOTIFYING ENGINEER OF

THESE DISCREPANCIES.

3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL NECESSARY FEES,

PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE

THE WORK INTENDED IN THESE DOCUMENTS.

4. COORDINATE ALL ROOF AND WALL PENETRATIONS WITH

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND ROOFING CONTRACTOR TO

ENSURE ALL PENETRATIONS ARE PROPERLY SEALED AND

SUPPORTED.

5. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY WORK INCLUDING ELECTRICAL,

STRUCTURAL, AND ARCHITECTURAL TO COMPLETE THE

WORK SHOWN IN THESE DRAWINGS UNLESS THAT WORK

IS SPECIFICALLY CALLED OUT UNDER ANOTHER DIVISION.

6. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH ALL OTHER DIVISIONS IN

ORDER TO ENSURE WORK IS FULLY COMPLETED. ALSO

COORDINATE THIS WORK WITH THE GENERAL

CONTRACTOR.

7. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE ANY

NECESSARY SEISMIC RESTRAINTS PER LISTED CODE,

MANUFACTURER, AND STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS.

8. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR ANY AND

ALL DAMAGE THAT OCCURS AS A RESULT OF THE WORK

ON THIS PROJECT. WORK MUST BE REPAIRED TO A

CONDITION THAT IS ACCEPTED BY OWNER.

9. CONTRACTOR SHALL ONLY EMPLOYEE COMPETENT,

QUALITY TRADESMEN IN THE TRADE THEY ARE SKILLED IN

FOR THE WORK THEY ARE PROVIDING.

10. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT UNLESS THOSE MATERIALS

OR EQUIPMENT ARE SPECIFICALLY STATED TO BE REUSED.

11. ANY MATERIALS OR TRIM THAT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO

MAKE A SYSTEM OPERATE PROPERLY SHALL BE PROVIDED

AND INSTALLED EVEN IF THOSE MATERIALS ARE NOT

SHOWN IN THESE DRAWINGS.

12. IF ANY TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK,

CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ANY

REQUIRED MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, OR LABOR.

13. ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, OWNER, OR HIS/HER

REPRESENTATIVE MAY INSPECT THE WORK AT ANY TIME.

IF WORK HAS BEEN COVERED, IT SHALL BE UNCOVERED

FOR INSPECTION.

14. GET APPROVAL IN WRITING FROM OWNER, ARCHITECT,

AND ENGINEER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADDITIONAL

WORK YOU EXPECT TO BE COMPENSATED FOR.

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL HANDLING

1. ENSURE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL ORDERS ARE

DELIVERED IN A TIMELY MANNER IN ORDER TO ENSURE

PROJECT SCHEDULE IS CONFORMED TO.

2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT

AND MATERIAL IS NOT DAMAGED WHEN DELIVERED. ANY

DAMAGED ITEMS SHALL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO

THE OWNER.

3. COORDINATE WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND

OWNER IN ORDER TO LOCATE A SAFE AND CLEAN SPACE

IN ORDER TO STORE MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND

TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER.

4. COORDINATE WORK AREAS WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR

TO ENSURE WORKPLACE SAFETY AND CONTRACTOR

COORDINATION.

5. DAMAGED OR LOST EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS SHALL BE

REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE OWNER.

6. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO PROVIDE A ONE YEAR

WARRANTY FOR ALL WORK COMPLETED ON THIS

PROJECT. WARRANTY COVERAGE SHALL INCLUDE

EQUIPMENT, CRAFTSMANSHIP, AND ALL OTHER

MATERIALS.

STANDARDS AND CODES

1. ALL MATERIALS AND WORK COMPLETED BY CONTRACTOR

SHALL BE PERFORMED PER ALL CODE, MANUFACTURER,

AND OWNER REQUIREMENTS, WHICHEVER IS MOST

STRINGENT.

2. CONTRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THE MOST RECENTLY

ADOPTED EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING CODES AND

STANDARDS:

2.1. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE

2.2. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE

2.3. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

2.4. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE

2.5. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE

2.6. INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE

2.7. OREGON PLUMBING CODE

2.8. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION,

AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS

2.9. SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING NATIONAL

ASSOCIATION

2.10. ALL OTHER APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS

3. THESE DRAWINGS DO NOT INTENTIONALLY, OR

UNINTENTIONALLY PERMIT INSTALLATIONS NOT

CONFORMING TO ANY OF THESE STANDARDS OR CODES.

CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE INSTALLATIONS MEET OR

EXCEED THESE REQUIREMENTS.

EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS

1. PROVIDE EQUIPMENT SUBMITTALS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT

NECESSARY FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS INCLUDES

MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, ACCESSORIES,

PIPING, PLUMBING FIXTURES, VALVES, TRIM, ETC.

SUBMIT EVERYTHING REQUIRED FOR THIS PROJECT IN

ONE PACKAGE NEATLY ORGANIZED AND LABELED FOR

REVIEW. CLEARLY STATE CAPACITIES AND EQUIPMENT

OPTIONS.

2. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF

ANY CHANGES FROM ORIGINAL DESIGN INCLUDING, BUT

NOT LIMITED TO DIMENSIONS, STRUCTURAL IMPACTS,

ELECTRICAL IMPACTS, ETC. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE

FOR THE COSTS RESULTING FROM THESE CHANGES.

CLEANING

1. CLEAN ALL WORK AFTER IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THIS

INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO HYDRONIC CHEMICAL

TREATMENT, DUCT CLEANING, EQUIPMENT CLEANING,

VALVE CLEANING, STRAINER CLEAN OUT, DOMESTIC

WATER PIPING CLEANING, AND GAS PIPING CLEANING.

2. CLEAN UP SITE AT THE END OF EACH DAY AFTER WORK.

ONCE ALL WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED, CLEAN UP THE

SITE IN A CONDITION SATISFACTORILY TO THE OWNER.

COORDINATION

1. ALL WORK DUE TO THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH OTHER TRADES TO ENSURE

EFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION. THIS COORDINATION SHALL

OCCUR BEFORE BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION.

2. COORDINATE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WITH

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR BEFORE BEGINNING WORK.

3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CONDUIT,

SLEEVES, PIPING, EQUIPMENT, AND DUCT LOCATIONS

BEFORE CONCRETE IS POURED.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

GENERAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1. EQUIPMENT MAKE AND MODELS IN THESE

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE TO ESTABLISH DESIGN

INTENT. ALTERATIONS FROM THESE SELECTIONS ARE

ACCEPTABLE AS LONG AS THEY ARE REVIEWED BY THE

ENGINEER FOR CONFORMANCE TO DESIGN INTENT.

CONTRACTOR IS STILL RESPONSIBLE FOR DIMENSIONS

AND ELECTRICAL COORDINATION.

2. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

ARE UL LISTED OR APPROVED BY A SIMILAR LISTING

PROCESS.

3. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ACCESS DOORS

REQUIRED IN THIS PROJECT FOR EQUIPMENT, FIRE

DAMPERS, SMOKE DAMPERS, FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS,

MATERIAL, VALVE, OR FITTING ACCESS. ACCESS PANEL

SIZE SHALL BE APPROPRIATE FOR THE EQUIPMENT OR

VALVE TO BE ACCESSED. COORDINATE WITH

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. FRAME SHALL BE MOUNTED

FLUSH TO THE SURFACE WITH APPROPRIATE LOCKING

MECHANISM. ACCESS PANEL SHALL BE APPROPRIATELY

RATED AND INSTALLED IF LOCATED IN A RATED

ASSEMBLY.

MATERIALS

DUCTWORK

1. ALL G90 GALVANIZED DUCTWORK SHALL BE

CONSTRUCTED PER ASTM-A653. ALL DUCTWORK SHALL

BE 24 GAUGE AT A MINIMUM.

2. ROUND DUCTWORK IN EXPOSED AREAS SHALL BE SPIRAL

CONSTRUCTION.

3. ROUND DUCTWORK THAT IS LINED SHALL BE MCGILL K-27

OR EQUAL.

4. ALL DUCTWORK SHALL BE SEALED WITH DUCT SEALER.

5. ALL DUCTWORK SHALL BE SUPPORTED AND BRACED

APPROPRIATELY PER MANUFACTURER AND SEISMIC

REQUIREMENTS.

6. FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK RUNOUTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO 5

FEET UNLESS DRAWINGS STATE OTHERWISE OR YOU HAVE

APPROVAL FROM THE OWNER AND ENGINEER.

DUCT INSULATION

1. CONCEALED FRESH AIR, SUPPLY, AND RETURN DUCTWORK

SHALL BE INSULATED WITH 1-1/2" INSULATION WITH A

MINIMUM R-VALUE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE IECC.

2. EXPOSED FRESH AIR, SUPPLY, AND RETURN DUCTWORK

SHALL BE ACOUSTICALLY LINED WITH A MINIMUM

R-VALUE THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IECC.

3. EXTERIOR FRESH AIR, SUPPLY, AND RETURN DUCTWORK

SHALL BE DOUBLE WALLED CONSTRUCTION WITH 2"

INSULATION WITH A MINIMUM R-VALUE THAT MEETS

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE IECC.

GRILLES, REGISTERS, AND DIFFUSERS

1. VERIFY ALL SURFACES AND REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

BEFORE ORDERING DIFFUSERS. ALTERNATE

MANUFACTURERS ARE ALLOWED AS LONG AS SUPPLIER

VERIFIES SIZING TO ENSURE PROPER THROW AND NOISE

CRITERIA. ENSURE APPEARANCE OF ALTERNATE IS

SIMILAR TO ORIGINAL DESIGN.

ACCESSORIES

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FILTERS FOR ALL PIECES OF

EQUIPMENT. IF EQUIPMENT IS RAN DURING

CONSTRUCTION, REPLACE FILTERS ONCE THE PROJECT IS

TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER. SEE THESE DOCUMENTS

OF MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FILTER

SIZES AND REQUIREMENTS.

2. PROVIDE AND INSTALL FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS ON ALL

PIECES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAS A CHANCE OF

VIBRATING. THIS INCLUDED DUCTWORK AND PIPING.

PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE FLEX CONNECTION FOR THE

APPLICATION IT IS USED.

3. CONTRACTOR SHALL SUPPLY FIRE, SMOKE, AND

FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS AS

WELL AS WHERE REQUIRED BY CODE. FIRE DAMPERS

SHALL MEET ALL CODE AND UL REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE

FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS WITH 120 VOLT ACTUATOR.

4. PROVIDE PARALLEL BLADE MANUAL BALANCE DAMPERS

ON ALL DUCTWORK RUNOUTS UNLESS DRAWINGS STATE

OTHERWISE.

EXECUTION

MATERIALS

1. DUCTWORK SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN OF ALL DIRT AND

DEBRIS. IT SHALL ALSO BE COVERED AT THE END OF EACH

DAY TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF DUST INTRUSION. TEST

DUCTWORK FOR LEAKAGE PER IMC AND IECC

REQUIREMENTS. PROVIDE AND INSTALL APPROPRIATE

HANGERS FOR ALL DUCTWORK PER MANUFACTURER AND

CODE REQUIREMENTS. ENSURE DUCTWORK

CONSTRUCTION MEETS CODE, SMACNA, AND ASHRAE

REQUIREMENTS.

2. CLEAN AND SEAL ALL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO INSTALLING

NEW FILTERS. REPLACE FILTER IF EQUIPMENT WAS RAN

DURING CONSTRUCTION.

EQUIPMENT

1. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT PER MANUFACTURER AND CODE

REQUIREMENTS. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR

EASE OF MAINTENANCE.

2. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY ANCHORED AND

BRACED FOR CODE, MANUFACTURER, AND STRUCTURAL

REQUIREMENTS.

3. IDENTIFY EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN IN

THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WITH PLASTIC TAGS

INCLUDING EQUIPMENT ABBREVIATION AND NUMBER.

CONTACT ENGINEER IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY IN

NUMBERING.

CONTROLS

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CONTROLS ON THIS

PROJECT PER CONSTRUCTION DRAWING REQUIREMENTS.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY

EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMMING, VALVES, AND TRIM TO

ENSURE A COMPLETE FUNCTIONING SYSTEM THAT

OPERATES PER THE DESIGNED SEQUENCE OF OPERATION.

2. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH THE ELECTRICAL

CONTRACTOR FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING CONDUIT,

WIRING, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.

3. EXPOSED WIRING IN A PLENUM SHALL BE PLENUM RATED

AND MEET ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS.

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

1. PROVIDE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING ON THIS

PROJECT INCLUDING ALL AIR FLOWS, STATIC PRESSURES,

AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE

A REPORT SHOWING ALL ACTUAL VERSUS DESIGN

CONDITIONS.

EQUIPMENT START UP

1. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SET UP BEFORE

STARTING. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO

SAFETY VALVES, VALVES, TRIM, WIRING, LUBRICATION,

CONTROLS, ETC.

2. START EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE OWNER WITH

DOCUMENTATION OF START UP AND PROPER

EQUIPMENT OPERATION.

CLEANING AND PATCHING

1. CLEAN THE WORK SITE COMPLETELY AT THE END OF THE

PROJECT IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO OWNER. REPAIR

ANY DAMAGED FINISHED SURFACES WITH A CRAFTSMAN

THAT IS SKILLED IN THAT TRADE.

TRAINING

1. PROVIDE OWNER WITH APPROPRIATE TRAINING ON

EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. PROVIDE

OWNER WITH RED LINE DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS,

WARRANTY INFORMATION, AND OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUALS AT THIS TIME.

EXECUTION

GENERAL PIPING

1. ALL PIPING SHALL BE CONCEALED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY

CALLED OUT IN THE DRAWINGS. EXPOSED PIPING SHALL

BE NEAT WITH MINIMUM FITTINGS AND JOINTS.

2. PREPARE ALL PIPING TRENCHES, FILL, AND FINISH PER

INDUSTRY STANDARDS.

3. CLOSE ENDS OF PIPE IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION

IN ORDER TO ENSURE DUST AND DEBRIS DO NOT ENTER

THE PIPING SYSTEM.

4. EACH PIPING SYSTEM SHALL BE CLEANED AND FLUSHED

PER MANUFACTURER AND CODE REQUIREMENTS.

5. PROVIDE UNIONS, FLANGES, AND CONNECTIONS AT EACH

PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT CAN BE

EASILY ACCESSED AND SERVICED.

6. SUPPORT ALL PIPE TO ENSURE IT DOES NOT SAG OR BEND.

7. INSTALL DIELECTRIC UNIONS AT CONNECTION POINTS OF

DISSIMILAR METALS.

8. INSTALL PIPING, SUPPORTS, AND EXPANSION JOINTS TO

ENSURE PIPE CAN EXPAND AND CONTRACT DURING

NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO

THE SYSTEM.

9. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND LABOR FOR

ALL PIPING PENETRATIONS THAT REQUIRE CORE DRILLING.

ENSURE THE OPERATOR IS TRAINED AND PROTECT ALL

SURFACES FROM DAMAGE AND DIRT DURING DRILLING.

EQUIPMENT

1. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT PER MANUFACTURER AND CODE

REQUIREMENTS. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR

EASE OF MAINTENANCE.

2. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY ANCHORED AND

BRACED FOR CODE, MANUFACTURER, AND STRUCTURAL

REQUIREMENTS.

3. IDENTIFY EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN IN

THESE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS WITH PLASTIC TAGS

INCLUDING EQUIPMENT ABBREVIATION AND NUMBER.

CONTACT ENGINEER IF THERE IS A DISCREPANCY IN

NUMBERING.

CONTROLS

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CONTROLS ON THIS

PROJECT PER CONSTRUCTION DRAWING REQUIREMENTS.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY

EQUIPMENT, PROGRAMMING, VALVES, AND TRIM TO

ENSURE A COMPLETE FUNCTIONING SYSTEM THAT

OPERATES PER THE DESIGNED SEQUENCE OF OPERATION.

2. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH THE ELECTRICAL

CONTRACTOR FOR ALL WORK INCLUDING CONDUIT,

WIRING, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS.

3. EXPOSED WIRING IN A PLENUM SHALL BE PLENUM RATED

AND MEET ALL CODE REQUIREMENTS.

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING

1. PROVIDE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING ON THIS

PROJECT INCLUDING ALL AIR FLOWS, STATIC PRESSURES,

AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE

A REPORT SHOWING ALL ACTUAL VERSUS DESIGN

CONDITIONS.

EQUIPMENT START UP

1. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SET UP BEFORE

STARTING. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO

SAFETY VALVES, VALVES, TRIM, WIRING, LUBRICATION,

CONTROLS, ETC.

2. START EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE OWNER WITH

DOCUMENTATION OF START UP AND PROPER

EQUIPMENT OPERATION.

CLEANING AND PATCHING

1. CLEAN THE WORK SITE COMPLETELY AT THE END OF THE

PROJECT IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO OWNER. REPAIR

ANY DAMAGED FINISHED SURFACES WITH A CRAFTSMAN

THAT IS SKILLED IN THAT TRADE.

TRAINING

1. PROVIDE OWNER WITH APPROPRIATE TRAINING ON

EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. PROVIDE

OWNER WITH RED LINE DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS,

WARRANTY INFORMATION, AND OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUALS AT THIS TIME.

MATERIALS

PIPING

1. WATER: PEX A SUITABLE FOR USE ON DOMESTIC WATER

SYSTEMS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM F877.

PROVIDE TYPE L COPPER STUBS FOR EACH FIXTURE AND

ANCHOR TO WALL.

2. SANITARY WASTE AND VENT: PVC-DWV PIPE AND

FITTINGS. CONFIRM COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM D2665.

3. SANITARY WASTE AND VENT: ABS-DWV PIPE AND

FITTINGS. CONFIRM COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM D2661

4. SANITARY WASTE AND VENT: CAST IRON PIPE AND

FITTINGS. CONFIRM COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM A888 AND

CISPI 301.

5. NATURAL GAS: SCHEDULE 40 BLACK STEEL CONFORMING

WITH ASTM A53A.

PIPE FITTINGS

1. THREADED: PIPES 2 INCHES AND SMALLER SHALL HAVE

MALLEABLE IRON FITTINGS AND UNIONS CONFORMING

TO ASTM A-197 TO MATCH PIPE MATERIAL.

2. SOLDERED: WROUGHT COPPER CONFORMING TO ANSI

B16.22 SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SOLDERING.

3. BRAZING: WROUGHT COPPER CONFORMING TO ASTM

B16.22 SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR BRAZING.

PIPE JOINTS

1. SCREWED JOINTS: APPLY JOINT LUBRICANT SEALER OR

TEFLON TAPE PER MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS.

ENSURE PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR EACH SPECIFIC

APPLICATION.

2. SOLDERED: USE LEAD FREE SOLDER AND WATER SOLUBLE

FLUX. JOINTS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM D2564.

3. BRAZED: USE PHOS-COPPER BRAZING ALLOY. JOINTS

SHALL CONFORM TO ANSI B2.2.

4. SOLVENT WELD: APPLY SOLVENT PER MANUFACTURER

RECOMMENDATIONS. CONFORM TO ASTM D2564.

5. UNIONS: USE DIELECTRIC UNIONS WHERE TWO

DISSIMILAR METALS ARE CONNECTED.

VALVES AND PIPING SPECIALTIES

1. VALVES SHALL BE BRONZE AND RATED FOR 125 PSI AS A

MINIMUM. INCREASE THIS RATING IF THE SYSTEM WILL

BE OPERATING AT PRESSURES HIGHER THAN THIS.

2. BALL VALVES SHALL BE FULL PORT WITH CHROME PLATED

BRASS BALLS AND STAINLESS STEEL TRIM.

3. PROVIDE AND INSTALL ISOLATION VALVES AT EACH

SYSTEM MAIN AND AT EACH SYSTEM BRANCH FOR EASE

OF SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.

4. INSTALL ALL VALVES WITH PROPER CLEARANCES AND EASE

OF ACCESS. PROVIDE ACCESS PANELS WHERE VALVES ARE

LOCATED BEHIND WALLS OR CEILINGS.

5. PROVIDE ALL VALVES AND STRAINERS FULL SIZE UNLESS

NOTED OTHERWISE. CONTROL VALVES ARE THE

EXCEPTION AND SHALL BE SELECTED BASED ON PROPER

CV VALUES.

6. SHUT OFF AND THROTTLING: PROVIDE BALL VALVES UP

TO 2 INCH AND PROVIDE BUTTERFLY VALVES ON PIPES

LARGER THAN THIS.

7. THROTTLING: PROVIDE GATE OR GLOBE VALVES.

8. STRAINER: BRONZE CONSTRUCTION WITH STAINLESS

STEEL STRAINER.

9. BALANCE VALVE: BALL VALVE WITH PRESSURE PORTS

10. PROVIDE WATER HAMMER ARRESTERS AS REQUIRED TO

PREVENT WATER HAMMER. INSTALL PER

MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS.

11. PROVIDE ESCUTCHEON PLATES ALL ALL WALL, CEILING,

AND FLOOR PENETRATIONS. ENSURE PLATES ARE NEAT,

FLAT, AND SECURE THE PIPING IN THE PENETRATION.

ESCUTCHEONS TO BE CHROME PLATED BRASS.

PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

1. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS SHALL BE INSTALLED PER

MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS. THEY SHALL ALSO BE

INSTALLED PER ASME, MSS, AND ANY STRUCTURAL

REQUIREMENTS.

2. SUPPORT ALL PIPE INDIVIDUALLY WITH AT LEAST ONE

HANGER AT EACH BRANCH.

3. SUPPORT ALL PIPING SO THAT IT IS FIRMLY HELD IN PLACE

PER CODE AND MANUFACTURER REQUIREMENTS.

4. SIZE HANGERS TO ACCOMMODATE INSULATION AND USE

INSULATION SHIELDS WHERE APPLICABLE.

5. SPACE HANGERS PER BELOW, MANUFACTURER, OR CODE

REQUIREMENTS, WHICHEVER IS MORE STRINGENT.

5.1. COPPER: 6 FEET

5.2. STEEL: 6 FEET

5.3. COPPER: 10 FEET

5.4. PVC AND ABS: 4 FEET

5.5. CAST IRON: 4 FEET

6. SUPPORT VERTICAL PIPING EVERY 10 FEET.

7. DO NOT USE WIRE OR PLUMBERS TAPE.

8. VALVES AND JOINTS SHALL NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF

THE PIPE IN ANY WAY.

9. SUPPORT PIPING ON ROOF WITH MANUFACTURER PIPING

SUPPORTS SUCH AS MIRO STACKABLE BLOCKING

SUPPORTS.

10. ENSURE PIPING IS PROPERLY SEISMICALLY BRACED PER

STRUCTURAL AND CODE REQUIREMENTS.

PIPE INSULATION

1. PIPES SHALL BE INSULATED WITH PREFORMED

FIBERGLASS PIPE INSULATION WITH ALL SERVICE JACKET.

VALVES AND TRIM SHALL BE INSULATED WITH FIBERGLASS

BATT THAT IS COVERED WITH PLASTIC OR CLOTH. SEAL

ALL JOINTS AND ENSURE VALVES ARE STILL SERVICEABLE.

2. PROVIDE ALL INSULATED EXTERIOR PIPING WITH

ALUMINUM JACKET THAT HAS BEEN SEALED WEATHER

TIGHT.

3. DOMESTIC HOT WATER, COLD WATER, AND

RECIRCULATION LINES SHALL BE INSULATED WITH 1 INCH

OF FIBERGLASS INSULATION WITH ALL SERVICE JACKET.

1. CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS, DIMENSIONS, AND

COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH OTHER TRADES PRIOR TO THE START OF

CONSTRUCTION.

2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

3. ALL WORK IS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT CODES AS ADOPTED

AND AMENDED BY THE LOCAL JURISDICTION. PROVIDE ALL LABOR AND

MATERIAL AS NECESSARY TO MEET THE CURRENT ADOPTED CODES.

4. RECORD DRAWINGS OF THE INSTALLATION ARE REQUIRED TO BE

PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SUBSTANTIAL

COMPLETION. REDLINES OF AS-BUILT PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE

ACCEPTABLE.

5. PROVIDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF ALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED.

6. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT, PIPING, AND DUCTWORK SEISMICALLY BRACED

PER CODE, MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS, OR STANDARD

CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, WHICHEVER IS MORE STRINGENT.

7. PROVIDE TRAP PRIMERS FOR ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR SINKS.

8. INSTALL ALL WATER LINES ON EXTERIOR WALLS, INCLUDING LINES IN

ATTIC OR ROOF, ON WARM SIDE (INSIDE) OF INSULATION.

GENERAL MECHANICAL NOTES GENERAL PLUMBING NOTES