Attachment B - Project Manual - Volume 2 - Divisions 21 - 23 - 04.03.26.pdf

Perkins&Will

1222 22nd Street, NW | WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037 | (202) 737-1020

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE

BASKETBALL AND ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE CENTER AT

GEORGE MASON UNIVERISTY

Project Number: 241927

4350 Banister Creek Court

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

VOLUME 2 OF 4 (Divisions 21 – 23)

Revised Working Drawings

April 03, 2026

Basketball and Academic Performance Center Perkins&Will George Mason University (GMU) PO#: 241927 4350 Banister Creek Court | Fairfax, Virginia 22030 860900 Revised Working Drawings April 03, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DOCUMENT 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INDEX OF ISSUES

Preliminary Design .................................................................................................................... 22 May 2025

Working Drawings ................................................................................................................ 29 January 2026

Revised Working Drawings ...................................................................................................... 03 April 2026

INDEX OF DISCIPLINES

A (Architectural) FA (Fire Alarm) P (Plumbing)

B (Building Envelope) FP (Fire Protection) S (Structural)

C (Civil) L (Landscape) SC (Security)

D (Door Hardware) LV (Low Voltage) T (Technology)

E (Electrical) M (Mechanical)

SECTION SECTION

DISC NUMBER TITLE ISSUE DATE

00 01 07 Professional Seals Pages .................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 00 01 10 Table of Contents ............................................................................... 03 April 2026

VOLUME 1 OF 4

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

A 00 31 26 Existing Hazardous Material Information ......................................... 03 April 2026

A 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data .............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 00 72 00 General Conditions ............................................................................ 03 April 2026

BIDDING INFORMATION

All required project forms/documents can be found on Mason’s Facilities website by utilizing this link:

https://facilities.gmu.edu/resources/heco-dgs-forms/

DGS Form HECO Form

Notice of Invitation for Bids N/A N/A

Instructions to Bidders N/A HECO 7A-EB

Standard Bid Form N/A N/A

General Conditions of the Construction Contract DGS-30-054 CO-7

Contract Between George Mason University and Contractor N/A HECO-9

Workers Compensation Certificate of Coverage N/A HECO-9A

Standard Performance Bond N/A HECO-10

Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond N/A HECO-10.1

Construction Change Order and Justification N/A HECO-11 https://facilities.gmu.edu/resources/heco-dgs-forms/

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DGS Form HECO Form

General Contractor Estimate for Change Order N/A HECO-GC-1

Subcontractor Estimate for Change Order N/A HECO-SC-1

Sub-Subcontractor Estimate for Change Order N/A HECO-SS-1

Schedule of Values and Certificate for Payment N/A HECO-12

Affidavit of Payment of Claims N/A HECO-13

Certificate of Completion by A/E of Record N/A HECO-13.1

Certificate of Partial or Substantial Completion by A/E N/A HECO-13.1a

Final Report of Structural and Special Inspections N/A HECO-13.1b

Certificate of Substantial Completion by Construction N/A HECO-13.1c

Inspector, Manger, or Administrator

Certificate of Completion by Contractor N/A HECO-13.2

Certificate of partial or Substantial Completion N/A HECO-13.2a

By Contractor

Checklist for Beneficial Occupancy N/A HECO-13.2b

Project Completion Report N/A HECO-14

Submittal Register Format DGS-30-364 N/A

Statement of Structural and Special Inspections N/A HECO-6a-6b

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A 01 10 00 Summary ............................................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 13 00 Delegated Design Requirements ........................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 14 00 Work Restrictions .............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures ..................................................................... 03 April 2026

Substitution Request Form

A 01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures ..................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 26 13 Requests for Interpretation (RFI) ....................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 29 00 Payment Procedures ................................................................................ Not Issued

A 01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination ............................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 31 06 Coordination Drawings ...................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation .............................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 32 33 Photographic Documentation ............................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures ......................................................................... 03 April 2026

Electronic File Transfer Agreement Form (BIM)

A 01 40 00 Quality Requirements ........................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 42 00 References .......................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 43 39 Integrated Exterior Mockups ............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 45 33 Code-Required Special Inspections and Procedures .......................... 03 April 2026

A 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls .................................................... 03 April 2026

C 01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection ................................................ 03 April 2026

C 01 57 23 Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control ....................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 60 00 Product Requirements ........................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 67 00 Environmental Requirements for Products ........................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 67 00.13 Prohibited Content Installer Certification .......................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 73 00 Execution ........................................................................................... 03 April 2026

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A 01 73 29 Cutting and Patching .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 73 40 Construction IAQ Management Plan ................................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal ................................ 03 April 2026

Form CWM-1

Form CWM-2

A 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data....................................................... 03 April 2026

A 01 78 39 Project Record Documents ................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 01 79 00 Demonstration and Training .............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 81 13 Sustainable Design Requirements – LEED v4 BD+C ....................... 03 April 2026

A 01 83 16 Exterior Enclosure Performance Requirements ................................. 03 April 2026

A 01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements ............................................. 03 April 2026

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

A 02 41 19 Selective Demolition .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

S 03 10 00 Concrete Forming and Accessories ................................................... 03 April 2026

S 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete ...................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 03 30 10 Cast-In-Place Concrete for Polishing ................................................. 03 April 2026

A 03 33 00 Architectural Cast-in-Place Concrete ................................................ 03 April 2026

A 03 35 43 Polished Concrete Finishing .............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 03 54 16 Hydraulic Cement Underlayment ...................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

A 04 20 00 Unit Masonry ..................................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 05 – METALS

S 05 05 19 Post-Installed Anchors ....................................................................... 03 April 2026

S 05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing .................................................................... 03 April 2026

S 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing............................................................................. 03 April 2026

S 05 31 00 Steel Decking ..................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing ............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications ............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 05 51 00 Metal Stairs ........................................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 05 52 13 Tube Railings ..................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 05 73 00 Decorative Metal Railings ................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 05 75 00 Decorative Formed Metal .................................................................. 03 April 2026

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

A 06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry ........................................................ 03 April 2026

A 06 16 00 Sheathing ........................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 06 40 23 Interior Architectural Woodwork ...................................................... 03 April 2026

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DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

A 07 01 50 Roof Removal .................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 13 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing .................................................. 03 April 2026

A 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation ............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 07 26 16 Under-Slab-on-Grade Vapor Barrier ................................................. 03 April 2026

A 07 27 15 Non-Bituminous Self-Adhering Sheet Air Barriers ........................... 03 April 2026

A 07 42 13.13 Formed Metal Wall Panels ................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 07 42 13.19 Insulated Metal Wall Panels .............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 07 54 23 Thermoplastic-Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing ......................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim .......................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 71 00 Manufactured Roof Specialties .......................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 72 00 Roof Accessories ............................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing ......................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 81 23 Intumescent Fire Protection ............................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 84 13 Penetration Firestopping .................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 07 84 43 Joint Firestopping .............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 07 92 00 Joint Sealants ..................................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

A 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames ....................................................... 03 April 2026

A 08 12 19 Interior Aluminum Doors and Frames ............................................... 03 April 2026

A 08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors ............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames .................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts ................................... 03 April 2026

A 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls ...................................................... 03 April 2026

A 08 71 00 Door Hardware .................................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators ................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 08 80 00 Glazing ............................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 08 81 13 Decorative Glass Glazing .................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 08 83 00 Mirrors ............................................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

A 09 21 16 Gypsum Board Shaft Wall Assemblies.............................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing ........................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 29 00 Gypsum Board ................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 30 00 Tiling .................................................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings .................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 51 33 Acoustical Metal Pan Ceilings ........................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 54 13.13 Perforated Metal Ceilings .................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 61 23 Concrete Flooring Treatment ............................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 62 53 Synthetic Turf Flooring ..................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 64 00 Wood Flooring ................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 64 66 Wood Athletic Flooring ..................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories .......................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring ....................................................................... 03 April 2026

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A 09 65 66 Resilient Athletic Flooring ................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 72 20 Felt Wall Covering............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 77 00 Specialty Architectural Panel Systems with Integrated Lighting ...... 03 April 2026

A 09 77 13 Stretched-Fabric Wall Systems .......................................................... 03 April 2026

A 09 91 13 Exterior Painting ................................................................................ 03 April 2026

A 09 91 23 Interior Painting ................................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 09 96 00 Exterior High-Performance Coatings ................................................ 03 April 2026

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

A 10 11 00 Visual Display Units .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 10 21 13 Phenolic-Core Toilet Compartments ................................................. 03 April 2026

A 10 22 19 Demountable Glass Partitions ............................................................ 03 April 2026

A 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection ....................................................................... Not Issued

A 10 28 13 Toilet Accessories .............................................................................. 03 April 2026

A 10 44 00 Fire Protection Specialties ............................................................. 29 January 2029

A 10 82 00 Architectural Exterior Screens ................................................................ 29 January

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

A 11 30 00 Residential Appliances ........................................................................... Not Issued

A 11 66 23 Surface Padding System ................................................................ 29 January 2029

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

A 12 24 13 Roller Window Shades .................................................................. 29 January 2029

DIVISION 13 (Not Used)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

A 14 24 00 Machine Room-Less Hydraulic Passenger Elevators ........................ 03 April 2026

DIVISIONS 15 – 20 (Not Used)

VOLUME 2 OF 4

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

FP 21 00 00 Basic Fire Suppression Requirements ............................................... 03 April 2026

FP 21 05 00 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression .................................... 03 April 2026

FP 21 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Water-Based Fire Suppression Piping ....... 03 April 2026

FP 21 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Fire Suppression Piping and Eq. .............. 03 April 2026

FP 21 05 53 Identification for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment ................ 03 April 2026

FP 21 10 00 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems ............................................ 03 April 2026

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

P 22 00 00 Basic Mechanical Requirements - Plumbing ..................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 05 00 Common Work Results for Plumbing ............................................... 03 April 2026

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P 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping ........................................ 03 April 2026

P 22 05 53 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment ........................... 03 April 2026

P 22 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for Plumbing ............................... 03 April 2026

P 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation ............................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 11 16 Domestic Water Piping ...................................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 11 19 Domestic Water Piping Specialties .................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 11 23.21 Inline, Domestic-Water Pumps .......................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 13 16 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping ........................................................ 03 April 2026

C 22 13 13 Facility Sanitary Sewers .................................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 13 19 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties ..................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 13 19.13 Sanitary Drains .................................................................................. 03 April 2026

P 22 14 14 Storm Drainage Piping ....................................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 14 23 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties .................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 14 29 Sump Pumps ...................................................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 35 00 Domestic-Water Heat Exchangers ..................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 42 00 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures ......................................................... 03 April 2026

P 22 47 00 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers ............................................. 03 April 2026

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

M 23 01 30.51 HVAC Air Duct Cleaning .................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 05 00 Common Work Results for Mechanical ............................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 05 13 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment ...................... 03 April 2026

M 23 05 16 Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping .............................. 03 April 2026

M 23 05 18 Escutcheons for HVAC Piping .......................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 05 19 Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping ................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 05 23 General Duty Valves for HVAC Piping ............................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 05 29 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment.................. 03 April 2026

M 23 05 33 Heat Tracing for HVAC Piping ......................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 05 48.13 Vibration Controls for HVAC ........................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 05 53 Identification for Mechanical ............................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC .................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 07 00 HVAC Insulation ............................................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 09 23 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System for HVAC ............................. 03 April 2026

M 23 09 23.12 Control Dampers ................................................................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 09 23.14 Flow and Pressure Instruments .......................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 09 93.11 Sequence of Operations for HVAC DDC .......................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping ................................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 21 16 Hydronic Piping Specialties ............................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps ................................................................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping .............................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment .................................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 31 13 Metal Ducts ........................................................................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 31 19 HVAC Casings .................................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 33 00 Air Duct Accessories ......................................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 34 23 HVAC Power Ventilators .................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units ............................................................................. 03 April 2026

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M 23 37 13 Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles ........................................................ 03 April 2026

M 23 41 00 Particulate Air Filtration .................................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 52 13 Electric Boilers .................................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 64 26.13 Air-Cooled, Rotary-Screw Water Chillers ......................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 73 43.16 Outdoor, Semi-Custom Air-Handling Units ...................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 81 26 Split-System Air-Conditioners ......................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 82 16 Air Coils ............................................................................................. 03 April 2026

M 23 82 19 Fan-Coil Units ................................................................................... 03 April 2026

M 23 82 33 Convectors ......................................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISIONS 24 - 25 (Not Used)

VOLUME 3 OF 4

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

E 26 05 05 Selective Demolition for Electrical .................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables ..................... 03 April 2026

E 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems ................................ 03 April 2026

E 26 05 33.13 Conduit for Electrical Systems .......................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 05 33.16 Boxes for Electrical Systems ............................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 05 43 Electrical Underground Ducts, Duct Banks, and Manholes .............. 03 April 2026

E 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems .................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 05 73 Power System Studies ........................................................................ 03 April 2026

E 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices ................................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 09 36 Modular Dimming Controls ............................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers ................................................................ 03 April 2026

E 26 24 16 Panelboards ........................................................................................ 03 April 2026

E 26 27 13 Electricity Metering ........................................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 27 26 Wiring Devices .................................................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 28 13 Fuses .................................................................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 28 16.16 Enclosed Switches ............................................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 29 13 Enclosed Controllers .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 29 23 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers .............................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 43 00 Surge Protective Devices ................................................................... 03 April 2026

E 26 51 00 Interior Lighting ................................................................................. 03 April 2026

E 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting................................................................................ 03 April 2026

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

LV 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems .................... 03 April 2026

LV 27 05 28.36 Cable Trays for Communications Systems ........................................ 03 April 2026

LV 27 10 00 Telecommunications Structured Cabling ........................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

LV 28 13 00 Access Control Systems ..................................................................... 03 April 2026

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LV 28 23 00 Video Surveillance Systems .............................................................. 03 April 2026

FP 28 46 21.11 Addressable Fire-Alarm Systems ...................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 29 (Not Used)

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

C 31 10 00 Site Clearing ...................................................................................... 03 April 2026

A 31 23 00 Earthwork .......................................................................................... 03 April 2026

C 31 23 19 Dewatering ......................................................................................... 03 April 2026

C 31 50 00 Excavation Support and Protection .................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

C 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving ................................................................................... 03 April 2026

L 32 12 43 Reinforced Turf.................................................................................. 03 April 2026

C 32 13 13 Concrete Paving ................................................................................. 03 April 2026

C 32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants .......................................................... 03 April 2026

L 32 14 00 Unit Paving ........................................................................................ 03 April 2026

C 32 17 23 Pavement Markings ........................................................................... 03 April 2026

C 32 17 26 Tactile Warning Surfacing ................................................................. 03 April 2026

L 32 33 00 Site Furnishings ................................................................................. 03 April 2026

L 32 91 13 Soil Preparation.................................................................................. 03 April 2026

L 32 92 00 Turfs and Grasses............................................................................... 03 April 2026

L 32 93 00 Exterior Plants.................................................................................... 03 April 2026

L 32 94 19 Landscape Surfacing .......................................................................... 03 April 2026

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

C 33 05 00 Common Work Results for Utilities .................................................. 03 April 2026

C 33 14 15 Site Water Distribution Piping ........................................................... 03 April 2026

C 33 42 00 Stormwater Conveyance .................................................................... 03 April 2026

VOLUME 4 OF 4

APPENDIX

FP Appendix A Hydraulic Calculations ...................................................................... 03 April 2026

S Appendix B Structural Calculations ....................................................................... 03 April 2026

O Appendix C Geotechnical Engineering Report ...................................................... 03 April 2026

M Appendix D Mechanical Calculations .................................................................... 03 April 2026

P Appendix E Plumbing Fixture Calculations .......................................................... 03 April 2026

E Appendix F Light Fixture Cut Sheet Package ....................................................... 03 April 2026

E Appendix G Electrical Calculations ....................................................................... 03 April 2026

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS PAGE

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Architect

Civil Engineer

Structural Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Plumbing Engineer

PROFESSIONAL SEALS PAGE

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Fire Protection Engineer

Stormwater Engineer

Landscape Architect

Low Voltage Designer

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SECTION 21 00 00

BASIC FIRE SUPPRESSION REQUIREMENTS

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. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements, as well as the project general requirements for the job.

1.3 PROJECT GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

A. The intent of the drawings and specifications is to provide complete and properly functioning building systems. The Contractor shall provide all labor and material necessary to achieve such ends.

B. The plans and specifications are to be considered complimentary. In case of discrepancies, the most stringent shall apply, as determined by the Engineer.

C. Consider riser diagrams and detail as part of the Contract Documents. Provide equipment, valves, piping and other accessories shown on riser diagrams and details as if they were shown on the floor plans.

D. Provide minor items, accessories or devices as necessary for completion and proper operation of systems, whether or not they are specifically indicated by specifications or drawings.

E. Work that is installed in a method not in accordance with the contract documents, as determined by the Engineer, shall be removed at no additional cost or time penalty to the Owner.

F. The Contractor shall thoroughly examine the contract drawings, visit the site and verify, in the field, all existing conditions before submitting a bid. By the submission of a bid, the Contractor shall acknowledge acceptance of this plan set as an adequate definition of the scope of work and extra cost claims based on inadequacy of plans shall not be considered. No consideration or allowance shall be granted for failure to investigate existing conditions or misunderstandings of the contractual requirements.

G. Definitions: Refer to the drawings and other sections of these specifications for definitions not included below:

1. “Contract Documents”: Complete project specifications and drawings.

2. “Provide”: Furnish and install.

3. “Furnish”: Supply and deliver to the project site.

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4. “Install”: Erect in place.

5. “Concealed”: Hidden by walls and/or ceilings.

6. “Exposed”: Visible to view.

7. “Indicated”: Shown in the contract documents.

H. The Contractor shall provide all equipment and materials in accordance with the best engineering practice. Follow the manufacturer's published installation instructions and provide all required auxiliary items. Show all required items on layout drawings.

I. All equipment provided shall be new and the current models for which technical support from the manufacturer and replacement parts are available.

J. All equipment supplied shall be suitable for the purpose intended. All manufacturers shall have had similar products in service for a minimum of three (3) years.

K. Coordinate work and equipment of all sections within Division 21 with work and equipment of other Divisions, to assure complete and satisfactory installation.

1. Perform work, such as: excavation, backfill, concrete, flashing and fire proofing required by Division 21 in compliance with requirements of other applicable Divisions of the specifications.

L. The Contractor shall install all piping parallel to or perpendicular to building walls in a neat workmanlike manner, unless specifically noted. Provide all support steel, hangers, vibration isolation and accessories necessary for equipment per manufacturer's recommendations. Do not support any ceilings or other building structure from piping or appurtenances. Do not allow piping or appurtenances to come into direct contact with building walls or floors. Do not support piping or appurtenances from installed ductwork, other piping, raceways, circuitry, etc. Each installed utility shall be individually supported from the building structure.

M. Where access panels are required for equipment service access, the Contractor shall coordinate final access panel location with equipment location. Access panel sizes shall be sufficient to allow service as indicated in the manufacturer's published operation and maintenance manuals and all applicable codes and standards as adopted and modified by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

N. Provide openings in building construction for passage of piping. Repair all walls, ceilings and floors, penetrated. Repairs shall be with materials and finishes that match existing construction and as indicated in the Architectural portions of these specifications. Submit floor slab penetration drawings and details as Informational Submittals, for record only.

O. The Contractor shall carefully coordinate the openings in the building as to allow the rigging of the equipment. The fire pumps, controllers, valves, piping and other equipment shall be shipped to the site in sections that shall fit in the openings provided.

P. Field direction that is perceived as different or contradictory to the contract documents shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with the contract documents.

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1.4 CONTRACT DRAWINGS

A. Drawings indicate arrangements, approximate sizes and relative locations of major apparatus, equipment, devices and services provided as part of the Work.

1. Check and compare layout of equipment indicated on drawings against all drawings, specifications of all Divisions, and exact locations determined using approved shop drawings of such equipment.

a. Where physical interference occurs, consult with the Engineer and prepare dated, dimensioned drawings correcting such interferences. Submit to the Engineer for review of such drawings.

b. Where physical interference occurs, consult with the Engineer and prepare dated, dimensioned drawings correcting such interferences. Submit to the Engineer for review of such drawings.

c. Do not scale drawing to determine working dimension. Such measurements shall be taken from figured dimensions.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Refer to other divisions of this specification for location of Contractor storage and staging area.

B. Deliver all materials with factory-applied end closures. Maintain end closures through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

C. Protect materials from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed structural capacity of floor, if stored inside.

D. Protect equipment, flanges, fittings, and piping specialties from moisture and dirt.

E. Protect open pipe from dirt and debris. Cover all ends of uninstalled pipe and exposed ends of installed pipe.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate mechanical equipment installation other building components.

B. Provide a detailed loaded project Critical path method (CPM) schedule for this Contractors work separately from the general Contractor's CPM, which can be integrated into the GC’s schedule.

The Sub-contractors CPM schedule shall show all work associated with the ordering, installation and commissioning of all equipment listed on the drawings by phase/floor as appropriate. This shall be submitted in paper and electronic (PDF) format and approved by the Owner before any request for payment is submitted. Sample tasks to be shown include but are not limited to the following:

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1. Shop drawing preparation.

2. Show A/E shop drawing approval period of 3 weeks.

3. Equipment delivery.

4. Installation start by system and floor area.

5. All Testing.

6. Installation complete by system and floor area.

7. Utility Shutdown.

8. Temporary fire protection.

9. Utility connections.

10. Equipment start-up.

11. System fill.

12. Commissioning by system and floor.

13. Training.

14. Payment request.

15. Punch list.

C. Arrange for chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction to allow for fire suppression work installations.

D. Coordinate the installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed.

E. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Coordinate installation of large equipment requiring positioning prior to closing in the building.

F. Coordinate connection of electrical services (of all voltages).

G. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors where fire suppression items requiring access are concealed behind finished surfaces.

H. Coordinate installation of identifying devices after completing covering and painting where devices are applied to surfaces. Install identifying devices prior to installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

1.7 REFERENCED ORGANIZATIONS AND CODES

A. The following list of abbreviations are utilized within the specifications and are provided as a reference:

1. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council.

2. ADA - American Disability Act.

3. AGA - American Gas Association.

4. AHJ - Authority Having Jurisdiction

5. ANSI - American National Standards Institute.

6. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers.

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7. ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

8. ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers.

9. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering

10. ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials.

11. AWWA - American Water Works Association.

12. CS - Commercial Standard.

13. CSA - Canadian Standards Association.

14. EOR - Engineer of Record

15. FM - Factory Mutual Global

16. HI - Hydraulic Institute.

17. IBC - International Building Code.

18. IBR - Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers.

19. IECC - International Energy Conservation Code.

20. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

21. ITM - Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance as specified in NFPA 25.

22. MSSP - Manufacturers Standards Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry.

23. NEC - National Electrical Code.

24. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

25. NICET - National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies

26. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association.

27. NSF - NSF International

28. OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

29. PHCC - National Standard Plumbing Code Illustrated.

30. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association.

31. TEMA - Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association.

32. UL - Underwriters' Laboratories.

1.8 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A. Prior to preparing the bid, the Contractor shall visit the site and become familiar with all existing conditions. Make all necessary investigations as to locations of utilities and all other matters that can affect the work. No additional compensation shall be made to the Contractor as a result of his failure to familiarize himself with the existing conditions under which the work must be performed.

1.9 OUTAGES

A. For all work requiring an outage, the Contractor shall submit an outage request to the Owner and

Architect in enough time to allow a 3 week review or as required by Division 1. The outage request shall include as a minimum:

1. System(s) effected.

2. Proposed isolation points.

3. Start and duration of outage.

4. Contractor contact person.

5. Emergency procedures.

6. Method of procedure.

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B. All mechanical outages, which will interfere with the normal use of the building in any manner, shall be done at such times as shall be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Owner.

C. The Contractor shall include in his price the cost of all premium time required for outages and other work to be performed, which interferes with the normal use of the building.

D. The operation of valves or switches required to achieve an outage must be accomplished by the

Owners personnel only. Prospective Sub-contractors under this section are cautioned that the unauthorized operation of valves, power switches, or other control devices by their personnel can result in extremely serious consequences for which the Contractor shall be held accountable.

1.10 CUTTING, WELDING, BURNING

A. Before the Contractor commences any cutting, welding, burning, brazing or pipe sweating, the

Contractor shall obtain a hot work permit from the Owner.

B. The hot work permit copy shall remain on the job site at the hot work location until such work is completed.

1.11 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Contract drawings are generally diagrammatic and do not indicate all offsets, fittings, transitions, access panels and other specialties required.

B. Furnish and install all items as may be required to fit the work to the conditions encountered.

C. Arrange piping, valves, equipment and other work generally as shown on the contract drawings, providing proper clearances and access.

D. Where departures are proposed because of field conditions or other causes, prepare and submit detailed shop drawing submittal for approval in accordance with Submittals specified below.

E. The Owner may make reasonable changes in location of equipment piping and ductwork up to the time of rough-in or fabrication at no charge and with no time extension.

F. Equipment submitted that is not basis of design must meet all specified/scheduled performance criteria. No additional compensation shall be made to the Contractor if substituted equipment does not meet performance criteria.

1.12 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. The contract drawings and system performances have been designed on the basis of using the particular manufacturer’s products specified or scheduled on the contract drawings.

B. All proposed substitutions shall be reviewed by the Engineer. The determination of equal products to the prototype shall be at the sole discretion of the Engineer.

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C. Products of other manufacturer’s listed in the specification shall be permitted provided as follows:

1. Product shall meet the specifications. If the contractor intends to use a product or equipment not explicitly defined in the project specifications, they shall submit to

Substitution Request to the Owner/Architect/Engineer in writing for review and approval.

2. Any substitutions for the approved product shall require the contactor to make all required changes to all associated trades to accommodate the substitution at no cost or time impact to the project. All substitutions shall be provided with a benefit to the Owner in the form of a credit, reduction in construction schedule, or other advantage approved by the Owner.

Substitutions submitted for review without a credit or stated benefit shall be returned

"Rejected/Resubmit".

3. All changes shall be made, without additional cost to the Owner or effort by the design team. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide all adjustments for deviations, such that the final installation is complete and functions as the basis of design product is intended. For equipment substitutions, the Contractor shall make all required accommodations to utilize unit selected, at no additional cost to Owner including but not limited to:

a. Electrical modifications including circuit breaker fuse, disconnect switch, conduit and wire size.

b. Structural modifications.

c. Providing National Electrical Code (NEC) and Authority Having Jurisdiction

(AHJ) required service clearances.

d. Space requirements with all other trades if physical dimensions are different than shown in the construction documents.

D. Products with dimensions or other characteristics different from the basis of design product that render their use impractical or cause functional fit, access, or connection problems, shall not be acceptable.

1.13 DELEGATED DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. All shop drawing submittals associated with fire suppression systems shall be signed and sealed by the contractor's delegated design professional responsible for the project. Said individual must hold a current Fire Protection Engineer license from the State where the project will be constructed. Contractor must provide supporting documentation for their delegated design professional within three (3) weeks of the award of contract. Documentation shall include but not limited to a copy of their current license or wallet card, a signed detailed resume documenting a minimum of five (5) year’s experience in fire suppression design, and a detailed project completion history containing a minimum of three (3) projects where they were personally responsible for design.

1.14 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Follow the procedures specified in Division 1 Section "Submittals," except as modified below.

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B. The purpose of the submittal process is to show, via products, shop drawings, performance data, and calculations, how the Contractor shall conform to the contract documents.

C. Shop drawing review by the Engineer of Record is only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with the information given in the construction documents. Review is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy of or completeness such as dimensions or quantities.

D. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings, coordination drawings, fabrication drawings and receive acceptance from the Engineer of Record prior to submission to the Authority Having

Jurisdiction for trade permit, construction or ordering of same.

E. Acceptance by Engineer of Record does not absolve Contractor of code or Authority Having

Jurisdiction's requirements. Conversely, approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction does not absolve the Contractor of satisfying the requirements of the contract documents.

F. Submittals must clearly indicate the specific products, accessories and where they shall be used on this project. Submittals that do not contain the above information shall be rejected.

G. Submittals shall be reviewed by the Contractor and bear his stamp that the submittal meets the requirements of the contract documents. Submittals that are not stamped shall be rejected as they will not have proof that the Contractors have adequately reviewed the submittal for compliance with the contract documents.

H. Submittals shall be reviewed by the Engineer of Record for 'Informational Purposes Only'. If the

Engineer of Record finds a submission to be in non-conformance with the contract documents and specifications for the project it will be returned to the contractor with an itemized list of…