Attachment VI - Common work HVAC Specifications.pdf

03-01-23

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SECTION 23 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between //---- //if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the Section and renumber the paragraphs.

2. References to pressure in this section are gauge pressure unless otherwise noted.

3. Provide the year of latest edition to each publication listed in paragraph

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS.

4. Social cost of greenhouse gases should be included for the equipment selection process per EO 13990 section

5.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23, HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC).

B. Definitions:

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

2. Exterior: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or solar radiation.

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ac: Alternating Current

2. AC: Air Conditioning

3. ACU: Air Conditioning Unit

4. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

5. AI: Analog Input

6. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

7. AO: Analog Output

8. ASJ: All Service Jacket

9. AWG: American Wire Gauge

10. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Networking Protocol

11. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

12. BAS: Building Automation System

13. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

14. bhp: Brake Horsepower

15. Btu: British Thermal Unit

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16. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit Per Hour

17. CDA: Copper Development Association

18. C: Celsius

19. CD: Compact Disk

20. CFM: Cubic Foot Per Minute

21. CH: Chilled Water Supply

22. CHR: Chilled Water Return

23. CLR: Color

24. CO: Carbon Monoxide

25. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

26. CPD: Condensate Pump Discharge

27. CPM: Cycles Per Minute

28. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

29. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

30. CTPD: Condensate Transfer Pump Discharge

31. CTPS: Condensate Transfer Pump Suction

32. CW: Cold Water

33. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

34. CxA: Commissioning Agent

35. dB: Decibels

36. dB(A): Decibels (A weighted)

37. DDC: Direct Digital Control

38. DI: Digital Input

39. DO: Digital Output

40. DVD: Digital Video Disc

41. DN: Diameter Nominal

42. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

43. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

44. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

45. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

46. F: Fahrenheit

47. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

48. FD: Floor Drain

49. FED: Federal

50. FG: Fiberglass

51. FGR: Flue Gas Recirculation

52. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

53. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

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54. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft facing

55. FWPD: Feedwater Pump Discharge

56. FWPS: Feedwater Pump Suction

57. GC: Chilled Glycol Water Supply

58. GCR: Chilled Glycol Water Return

59. GH: Hot Glycol Water Heating Supply

60. GHR: Hot Glycol Water Heating Return

61. gpm: Gallons Per Minute

62. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

63. Hg: Mercury

64. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

65. hp: Horsepower

66. HPS: High Pressure Steam (414 kPa (60 psig) and above)

67. HPR: High Pressure Steam Condensate Return

68. HW: Hot Water

69. HWH: Hot Water Heating Supply

70. HWHR: Hot Water Heating Return

71. Hz: Hertz

72. ID: Inside Diameter

73. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

74. kg: Kilogram

75. klb: 1000 lb

76. kPa: Kilopascal

77. lb: Pound

78. lb/hr: Pounds Per Hour

79. L/s: Liters Per Second

80. L/min: Liters Per Minute

81. LPS: Low Pressure Steam (103 kPa (15 psig) and below)

82. LPR: Low Pressure Steam Condensate Gravity Return

83. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

84. MAX: Maximum

85. MBtu/h: 1000 Btu/h

86. MBtu: 1000 Btu

87. MED: Medical

88. m: Meter

89. MFG: Manufacturer

90. mg: Milligram

91. mg/L: Milligrams Per Liter

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92. MIN: Minimum

93. MJ: Megajoules

94. ml: Milliliter

95. mm: Millimeter

96. MPS: Medium Pressure Steam (110 kPa (16 psig) through 414 kPa (60 psig))

97. MPR: Medium Pressure Steam Condensate Return

98. MW: Megawatt

99. NC: Normally Closed

100. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

101. Nm: Newton Meter

102. NO: Normally Open

103. NOx: Nitrous Oxide

104. NPT: National Pipe Thread

105. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

106. OD: Outside Diameter

107. OSD: Open Sight Drain

108. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

109. PC: Pumped Condensate

110. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

111. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

112. PP: Polypropylene

113. PPE: Personal Protection Equipment

114. ppb: Parts Per Billion

115. ppm: Parts Per Million

116. PRV: Pressure Reducing Valve \

117. PSIA: Pounds Per Square Inch Absolute

118. psig: Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge

119. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

120. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

121. PVDC: Polyvinylidene Chloride Vapor Retarder Jacketing, White

122. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

123. rad: Radians

124. RH: Relative Humidity

125. RO: Reverse Osmosis

126. rms: Root Mean Square

127. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

128. RS: Refrigerant Suction

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129. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

130. RTRF: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Fittings

131. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

132. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

133. SPEC: Specification

134. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

135. STD: Standard

136. SDR: Standard Dimension Ratio

137. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

138. SW: Soft water

139. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

140. TAB: Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

141. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

142. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

143. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

144. THERM: 100,000 Btu

145. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

146. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water-Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

147. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

148. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

149. V: Volt

150. VAC: Vacuum

151. VA: Veterans Administration

152. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

153. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

154. VA CFM CSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Consulting

Support Service

155. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

156. VHA OCAMES: Veterans Health Administration – Office of Capital

Asset Management Engineering and Support

157. VR: Vacuum condensate return

158. WCB: Wrought Carbon Steel, Grade B

159. WG: Water Gauge or Water Column

160. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

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D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. //Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.//

F. //Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.//

G. //Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.//

H. //Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING.//

I. //Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING.//

J. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

K. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

M. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

N. //Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS.//

O. Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC and STEAM

GENERATION EQUIPMENT.

P. Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING and

EQUIPMENT.

Q. Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

R. Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION.

S. //Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.//

T. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

U. Section 23 36 00, AIR TERMINAL UNITS.

V. Section 23 82 00, CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS.

W. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

X. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

Y. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Make material requirements agree with requirements specified in the referenced Applicable Publications.

Verify and update the publication list to that which applies to the project, unless the reference applies to all mechanical systems. Publications that apply to all mechanical systems may not be specifically referenced in the body of the specification, but, shall form a part of this specification.

2. Insert the year of approved latest edition of the publications between the brackets // // and delete the brackets if applicable to this project.

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A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI):

430-//2020//............Performance Rating of Central Station

Air-Handling Unit Supply Fans

C. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA):

410-//1996//............Recommended Safety Practices for Users and

Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans

D. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-//2020//..........Power Piping

B31.9-//2020//..........Building Services Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

BPVC Section IX-//2021// Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

E. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A36/A36M-//2019//.......Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-//1996(2020)//.....Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

F. Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM):

IP-20-//2015//..........Specifications for Drives Using Classical

V-Belts and Sheaves

IP-21-//2016//..........Specifications for Drives Using Double-V

(Hexagonal) Belts

IP-24-//2016//..........Specifications for Drives Using Synchronous

Belts

IP-27-//2015//..........Specifications for Drives Using Curvilinear

Toothed Synchronous Belts

G. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc.(MSS):

SP-58-//2018//..........Pipe Hangers and Supports-Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and

Installation

SP-127-//2014a//........Bracing for Piping Systems: Seismic–Wind–

Dynamic Design, Selection, and Application

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H. Military Specifications (MIL):

MIL-P-21035B-//2021//...Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-//2020//.............National Electrical Code (NEC)

101-//2021//............Life Safety Code

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10-//2020(R2021)// Physical Security and Resiliency Design

Manual

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. //If the project is phased submit complete phasing plan/schedule with manpower levels prior to commencing work. The phasing plan shall be detailed enough to provide milestones in the process that can be verified.//

D. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s

23 05 11 - 9 responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

F. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, Contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed contract documents, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

G. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together.

Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the paragraph below if samples are required for any specified items.

H. //Samples: Samples will not be required, except for insulation or where materials offered differ from specification requirements. Samples shall be accompanied by full description of characteristics different from specification. The Government, at the Government’s expense, will perform evaluation and testing if necessary. The Contractor may submit samples of additional material at the Contractor's option; however, if additional samples of materials are submitted later, pursuant to

Government request, adjustment in contract price and time will be made.//

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include the paragraph below if mock-ups are required for any specified items. Indicate and describe required mock-ups in the submittal paragraph of the individual Division 23 sections.

I. //Mock-ups: Mock-ups are required for critical items and typical component installations replicated numerous times throughout the project as indicated in the individual Division 23 sections. The COR and VAMC representatives shall review and approve the mock-up prior to installation of additional applicable components.//

J. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems, and for existing systems that are in the same areas.

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2. The coordination/shop drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than

1:32 (3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems. The drawings should include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

3. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.

4. In addition, for HVAC systems, provide details of the following:

a. Mechanical equipment rooms.

b. //Interstitial space.//

c. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

d. Pipe sleeves.

e. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

K. Manufacturer's Literature and Data Including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity. Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Submit belt drive with the driven equipment. Submit selection data for specific drives when requested by the COR.

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

3. Equipment and materials identification.

4. Fire-stopping materials.

5. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide complete stress analysis for variable spring and constant support hangers.

6. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

L. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The plan shall include the

23 05 11 - 11 path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

M. HVAC Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, paragraph INSTRUCTIONS for systems and equipment.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate O&M Manual and commissioning requirements with

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 91 00, GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. O&M Manuals shall be submitted for content review as part of closeout documents.

2. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

b. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

c. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation, and maintenance.

3. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply for equipment. Include in the listing for belts: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

N. Provide copies of approved HVAC equipment submittals to the TAB //and

Commissioning// Subcontractor.

O. //Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the CxA and completed by the Contractor, signed by a qualified technician, and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of

Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.//

P. //Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

SYSTEMS.//

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that

23 05 11 - 12 are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional HVAC.

B. Flow Rate Tolerance for HVAC Equipment: Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

C. Equipment Vibration Tolerance:

1. Refer to Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC

PIPING and EQUIPMENT. Equipment shall be factory-balanced to this tolerance and re-balanced onsite, as necessary.

2. After HVAC air balance work is completed and permanent drive sheaves are in place, perform field mechanical balancing and adjustments required to meet the specified vibration tolerance.

D. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years (or longer as specified elsewhere). The design, model and size of each item shall have been in satisfactory and efficient operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least three years. See other specification sections for any exceptions and/or additional requirements.

2. Refer to all other sections for quality assurance requirements for systems and equipment specified therein.

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

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 23 sections shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments shall be enforced, along with requirements of local utility companies. The most stringent requirements of these specifications, local codes, or utility company requirements shall always apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

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

23 05 11 - 13 same manufacturer and model number, or if different models are required they shall be of the same manufacturer and identical to the greatest extent possible (i.e., same model series).

6. Assembled Units: Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

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

8. Use of asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos is prohibited.

E. HVAC Equipment Service Providers: Service providers shall be authorized and trained by the manufacturers of the equipment supplied. These providers shall be capable of responding onsite and provide acceptable service to restore equipment operations within //4// // // hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shutdown of equipment; or within //24// // // hours in a non-emergency. Submit names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service personnel and companies providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): fans, air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, control systems, pumps, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming.

F. HVAC Mechanical Systems Welding: Before any welding is performed, Contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. HVAC mechanical systems welding shall meet ASME BPVC Section IX.

Provide proof of current certification.

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

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator has passed American

Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the provisions of the AWS or

ASME as required herein and by the associated code.

G. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of

23 05 11 - 14 these recommendations shall be furnished to the COR with submittals.

Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material and removal by the

Contractor and no additional cost or time to the Government.

H. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. Apply and install all items in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Refer conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents to the COR for resolution.

Provide written hard copies and computer files on CD or DVD of manufacturer’s installation instructions to the COR with submittals prior to commencing installation of any item. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received and approved by the VA. Failure to furnish these recommendations is a cause for rejection of the material.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to, all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to the COR for resolution.

Failure of the Contractor to resolve, or point out any issues will result in the Contractor correcting at no additional cost or time to the Government.

3. Complete coordination/shop drawings shall be required in accordance with paragraph SUBMITTALS. Construction work shall not start on any system until the coordination/shop drawings have been approved by

VA.

4. Workmanship/craftsmanship will be of the highest quality and standards. The VA reserves the right to reject any work based on poor quality of workmanship this work shall be removed and done again at no additional cost or time to the Government.

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

J. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR Clause 52.246-21.

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K. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s

Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specification section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the

Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

L. Refer to Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for additional sustainable design requirements.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage or theft.

2. Large equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, fans, and air handling units if shipped on open trailer trucks shall be covered with shrink on plastics or water proof tarpaulins that provide protection from exposure to rain, road salts and other transit hazards. Protection shall be kept in place until equipment is moved into a building or installed as designed.

3. Repair damaged equipment in first class, new operating condition and appearance; or, replace same as determined and directed by the COR.

Such repair or replacement shall be at no additional cost or time to the Government.

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

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

6. Protect plastic piping and tanks from ultraviolet light (sunlight).

B. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

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

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

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

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

4. Boilers shall be left clean following final internal inspection by

Government, insurance representative, or inspector.

5. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all costs, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, VA approved substitutions and construction revisions shall be //in electronic version on CD or DVD// inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including applicable piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the

As-Built documentation.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Select and edit one of the bracketed options after the paragraph below to indicate the format in which the contractor shall provide record drawing files. Select the hand-marked option only when the designer has been separately contracted to provide the record drawings from the contractor’s mark-ups. Select the BIM option only when a BIM model will be generated, which is typically only performed by the designer on some Design-

Bid-Build projects or by the contractor on some Design-Build projects.

C. The installing Contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. Should the installing Contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or

23 05 11 - 17 breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement. Provide record drawings as follows:

1. //Red-lined, hand-marked drawings are to be provided, with one paper copy and a scanned PDF version of the hand-marked drawings provided on CD or DVD.//

2. //As-built drawings are to be provided, with a copy of them on

AutoCAD version // // provided on CD or DVD. The CAD drawings shall use multiple line layers with a separate individual layer for each system.//

3. //As-built drawings are to be provided, with a copy of them in three-dimensional Building Information Modeling (BIM) software version // // provided on CD or DVD.//

D. The as-built drawings shall indicate the location and type of all lockout/tagout points for all energy sources for all equipment and pumps to include breaker location and numbers, valve tag numbers, etc.

Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

E. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 21 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and provide documentation/certification that all results of tests were within limits specified. Test results shall contain written sequence of test procedure with written test results annotated at each step along with the expected outcome or setpoint. The results shall include all readings, including but not limited to data on device (make, model and performance characteristics), normal pressures, switch ranges, trip points, amp readings, and calibration data to include equipment serial numbers or individual identifications, etc.

1.8 //JOB CONDITIONS – WORK IN EXISTING BUILDING

A. Building Operation: Government employees will be continuously operating and managing all facilities, including temporary facilities that serve the VAMC.

B. Maintenance of Service: Schedule all work to permit continuous service as required by the VAMC.

C. Steam and Condensate Service Interruptions: Limited steam and condensate service interruptions, as required for interconnections of

23 05 11 - 18 new and existing systems, will be permitted by the COR during periods when the demands are not critical to the operation of the VAMC. These non-critical periods are limited to between 8 pm and 5 am in the appropriate off-season (if applicable). Provide at least 10 working days advance notice to the COR. The request shall include a detailed plan on the proposed shutdown and the intended work to be done along with manpower levels. All equipment and materials shall be onsite and verified with plan //5// // // days prior to the shutdown or it will need to be rescheduled.

D. //Phasing of Work: Comply with all requirements shown on contract documents. Contractor shall submit a complete detailed phasing plan/schedule with manpower levels prior to commencing work. The phasing plan shall be detailed enough to provide milestones in the process that can be verified.//

E. Building Working Environment: Maintain the architectural and structural integrity of the building and the working environment at all times.

Maintain the interior of building at 18 degrees C (65 degrees F) minimum. Limit the opening of doors, windows or other access openings to brief periods as necessary for rigging purposes. Storm water or ground water leakage is prohibited. Provide daily clean-up of construction and demolition debris on all floor surfaces and on all equipment being operated by VA. Maintain all egress routes and safety systems/devices.

F. Acceptance of Work for Government Operation: As new equipment, systems and facilities are made available for operation and these items are deemed of beneficial use to the Government, inspections will be made and tests will be performed. Based on the inspections, a list of contract deficiencies will be issued to the Contractor. After correction of deficiencies as necessary for beneficial use, the

Contracting Officer will process necessary acceptance and the equipment will then be under the control and operation of Government personnel.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete the following paragraph if not applicable to project.

G. //Temporary Facilities: Refer to paragraph TEMPORARY PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT in this section.// //

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FACTORY ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Provide maximum standardization of components to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete assembly.

C. Equipment and components of equipment shall bear manufacturer's name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a nameplate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast integral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

D. Major items of equipment, which serve the same function, shall be the same make and model. Exceptions must be approved by the VA, but may be permitted if performance requirements cannot be met.

2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result will be a complete and fully operational plant that conforms to contract requirements.

2.3 V-BELT DRIVES

A. Type: ARPM standard V-belts with proper motor pulley and driven sheave.

Belts shall be constructed of reinforced cord and rubber.

B. Dimensions, Rating and Selection Standards: ARPM IP-20 and ARPM IP-21.

C. Minimum Horsepower Rating: Motor horsepower plus recommended ARPM service factor (not less than 20 percent) in addition to the ARPM allowances for pitch diameter, center distance, and arc of contact.

D. Maximum Speed: 25 m/s (5000 feet per minute).

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E. Adjustment Provisions: For alignment and ARPM standard allowances for installation and take-up.

F. Drives may utilize a single V-Belt (any cross section) when it is the manufacturer's standard.

G. Multiple Belts: Matched to ARPM specified limits by measurement on a belt measuring fixture. Seal matched sets together to prevent mixing or partial loss of sets. Replacement, when necessary, shall be an entire set of new matched belts.

H. Sheaves and Pulleys:

1. Material: Pressed steel, or close-grained cast-iron.

2. Bore: Fixed or bushing type for securing to shaft with keys.

3. Balanced: Statically and dynamically.

4. Groove spacing for driving and driven pulleys shall be the same.

I. Drive Types, Based on AHRI 430:

1. Provide adjustable-pitch //or fixed-pitch// drive as follows:

a. Fan Speeds Up To 1800 RPM: 7.5 kW (10 horsepower) and smaller.

b. Fan Speeds Over 1800 RPM: 2.2 kW (3 horsepower) and smaller.

2. Provide fixed-pitch drives for drives larger than those listed above.

3. The final fan speeds required to just meet the system CFM and pressure requirements, without throttling the design air flow branch, shall be determined by adjustment of a temporary adjustable-pitch motor sheave or by fan law calculation if a fixed-pitch drive is used initially.

J. Final Drive Set: If adjustment is required beyond the capabilities of the factory drive set, the final drive set shall be provided as part of this contract at no additional cost or time to the Government.

2.4 SYNCHRONOUS BELT DRIVES

A. Type: ARPM synchronous belts with proper motor pulley and driven sheave. Belts shall be constructed of reinforced cord and rubber.

B. Dimensions, Rating and Selection Standards: ARPM IP-24 and ARPM IP-27.

C. Minimum Horsepower Rating: Motor horsepower plus recommended ARPM service factor (not less than 20 percent) in addition to the ARPM allowances for pitch diameter, center distance, and arc of contact.

D. Maximum Speed: 25 m/s (5000 feet per minute).

E. Adjustment Provisions: For alignment and ARPM standard allowances for installation and take-up.

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F. Drives may utilize a single belt of manufacturer’s standard width for the application.

G. Multiple Belts: Matched to ARPM specified limits by measurement on a belt measuring fixture. Seal matched sets together to prevent mixing or partial loss of sets. Replacement, when necessary, shall be an entire set of new matched belts.

H. Sheaves and Pulleys:

1. Material: Pressed steel, or close-grained cast-iron.

2. Bore: Fixed or bushing type for securing to shaft with keys.

3. Balanced: Statically and dynamically.

I. Final Drive Set: The final fan speeds required to just meet the system

CFM and pressure requirements, without throttling the design air flow branch, shall be determined by fan law calculation. If adjustment is required beyond the capabilities of the factory drive set, the final drive set shall be provided as part of this contract at no additional cost or time to the Government.

2.5 DRIVE GUARDS

A. For machinery and equipment, provide guards as shown in AMCA 410 for belts, chains, couplings, pulleys, sheaves, shafts, gears and other moving parts regardless of height above the floor to prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Drive guards may be excluded where motors and drives are inside factory-fabricated air handling unit casings.

B. Pump shafts and couplings shall be fully guarded by a sheet steel guard, covering coupling and shaft but not bearings. Material shall be minimum 16-gauge sheet steel; all edges shall be hemmed and ends shall be bent into flanges and the flanges shall be drilled and attached to pump base with minimum of four 6 mm (1/4 inch) bolts. Reinforce guard as necessary to prevent side play forcing guard onto couplings.

C. V-belt and sheave assemblies shall be totally enclosed, firmly mounted, non-resonant. Guard shall be an assembly of minimum 22-gauge sheet steel and expanded or perforated metal to permit observation of belts.

25 mm (1 inch) diameter hole shall be provided at each shaft centerline to permit speed measurement.

D. Materials: Sheet steel, expanded metal or wire mesh rigidly secured so as to be removable without disassembling pipe, duct, or electrical connections to equipment.

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E. Access for Speed Measurement: 25 mm (1 inch) diameter hole at each shaft center.

2.6 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

2.7 ELECTRIC MOTORS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Verify that special motor requirements when required, such as two-speed or explosion proof, are shown on the drawings in the equipment schedules.

A. All material and equipment furnished, and installation methods shall conform to the requirements of Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR

REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT; Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS; and, Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES. Provide all electrical wiring, conduit, and devices necessary for the proper connection, protection and operation of the systems. Provide special energy efficient premium efficiency type motors as scheduled.

2.8 VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLERS

A. Refer to Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS for specifications.

B. Coordinate variable speed motor controller communication protocol with

Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Verify that drawings indicate “with bypass contactor” or

“without bypass contactor” on all variable frequency drives shown.

C. Provide variable speed motor controllers with or without a bypass contactor as indicated in the contract documents.

D. The combination of controller and motor shall be provided by the manufacturer of the driven equipment, such as pumps and fans, and shall be rated for 100 percent output performance. Multiple units of the same class of equipment, i.e., air handlers, fans, pumps, shall be product of a single manufacturer.

E. Motors shall be premium efficiency type and be approved by the motor controller manufacturer. The controller-motor combination shall be

23 05 11 - 23 guaranteed to provide full motor nameplate horsepower in variable frequency operation. Both driving and driven motor/fan sheaves shall be fixed pitch.

F. Controller shall not add any current or voltage transients to the input ac power distribution system, DDC controls, sensitive medical equipment, etc., nor shall be affected from other devices on the ac power system.

2.9 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Choose paragraph “A” or

“B”, whichever is appropriate for the project.

A. //Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown in the contract documents, and shown in the maintenance manuals.

Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.//

B. //Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown in the contract documents, and shown in the maintenance manuals. In addition, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment which will allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into the system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.//

C. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 5 mm (3/16 inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

D. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 5 mm (3/16 inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

E. Control Items: Label all instrumentation, temperature and humidity sensors, controllers and control dampers. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

F. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. HVAC and Mechanical Rooms: Provide for all valves other than for equipment in Section 23 82 00, CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS and Section 23 36 00, AIR TERMNAL UNITS.

2. Valve Tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than

13 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 6 mm

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(1/4 inch) for service designation on 19-gauge 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

3. Valve Lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 216 mm

(8-1/2 inches) by 279 mm (11 inches) showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3-ring notebook.

4. Provide detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve. Identify location of each valve with a color-coded thumb tack in ceiling.

G. Ceiling Grid Labels:

1. 50 mm (2 inch) long by 13 mm (1/2 inch) wide by 0.025 mm (1 mil) thick UV resistant metalized polyester label with red border color and black custom lettering on white background interior. Peel and stick adhesive backing. Label and adhesive manufactured specifically for use in equipment inventory tagging.

2. Custom print labels with above ceiling HVAC equipment numbers.

2.10 FIRESTOPPING

A. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping and ductwork. Refer to Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT

INSULATION, for firestop pipe and duct insulation.

2.11 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

A. Mil-P-21035B, paint form.

2.12 HVAC PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

A. Vibration Isolators: Refer to Section 23 05 41, NOISE AND VIBRATION

CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT.

B. Supports for Roof Mounted Items:

1. Equipment: Equipment rails shall be galvanized steel, minimum 1.3 mm

(18 gauge), with integral baseplate, continuous welded corner seams, factory-installed 50 by 100 mm (2 by 4 inches) treated wood nailer,

1.3 mm (18 gauge) galvanized steel counter flashing cap with screws, built-in cant strip, (except for gypsum or tectum deck), minimum height 279 mm (11 inches). For surface insulated roof deck, provide raised cant strip to start at the upper surface of the insulation.

2. Pipe/Duct Pedestals: Provide a galvanized Unistrut channel welded to

U-shaped mounting brackets which are secured to side of rail with galvanized lag bolts.

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C. Pipe Supports: Comply with MSS SP-58. Type Numbers specified refer to this standard. For selection and application comply with MSS SP-58.

Refer to Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS, for miscellaneous metal support materials and prime coat painting requirements.

D. Attachment to Concrete Building Construction:

1. Concrete Insert: MSS SP-58, Type 18.

2. Self-Drilling Expansion Shields and Machine Bolt Expansion Anchors:

Permitted in concrete not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

3. Power-Driven Fasteners: Permitted in existing concrete or masonry not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

E. Attachment to Steel Building Construction:

1. Welded Attachment: MSS SP-58, Type 22.

2. Beam Clamps: MSS SP-58, Types 20, 21, 28 or 29. Type 23 C-clamp shall be used for individual copper tubing up to 22 mm (7/8 inch) outside diameter.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include paragraph below if for new construction (roof deck) only.

F. //Attachment to Metal Pan or Deck: As required for materials specified in //Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING// //Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE

METAL DECKING//.//

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Include paragraph below for renovations of existing facilities.

G. //Attachment to Existing Structure: Support from existing floor/roof frame.//

H. Attachment to Wood Construction: Wood screws or lag bolts.

I. Hanger Rods: Hot-rolled steel, ASTM A36/A36M or ASTM A575 for allowable load listed in MSS SP-58. For piping, provide adjustment means for controlling level or slope. Types 13 or 15 turn-buckles shall provide

38 mm (1-1/2 inches) minimum of adjustment and incorporate locknuts.

All-thread rods are acceptable.

J. Hangers Supporting Multiple Pipes (Trapeze Hangers): Galvanized, cold formed, lipped steel channel horizontal member, not less than 41 by 41 mm (1-5/8 by 1-5/8 inches), 2.7 mm (12 gauge), designed to accept special spring held, hardened steel nuts. Trapeze hangers are prohibited for use for steam supply and condensate piping.

1. Allowable Hanger Load: Manufacturers rating less 91 kg (200 pounds).

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2. Guide individual pipes on the horizontal member of every other trapeze hanger with 6 mm (1/4 inch) U-bolt fabricated from steel rod. Provide Type 40 insulation shield, secured by two 13 mm (1/2 inch) galvanized steel bands, or preinsulated calcium silicate shield for insulated piping at each hanger.

K. Supports for Piping Systems:

1. Select hangers sized to encircle insulation on insulated piping.

Refer to Section 23 07 11, HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION for insulation thickness. To protect insulation, provide Type 39 saddles for roller type supports or preinsulated calcium silicate shields.

Provide Type 40 insulation shield or preinsulated calcium silicate shield at all other types of supports and hangers including those for preinsulated piping.

2. Piping Systems Except High and Medium Pressure Steam (MSS SP-58):

a. Standard Clevis Hanger: Type 1; provide locknut.

b. Riser Clamps: Type 8.

c. Wall Brackets: Types 31, 32 or 33.

d. Roller Supports: Type 41, 43, 44 and 46.

e. Saddle Support: Type 36, 37 or 38.

f. Turnbuckle: Types 13 or 15. Preinsulate.

g. U-bolt Clamp: Type 24.

h. Copper Tube:

1) Hangers, clamps and other support material in contact with tubing shall be painted with copper colored epoxy paint, plastic coated or taped with non-adhesive isolation tape to prevent electrolysis.

2) For vertical runs use epoxy painted or plastic-coated riser clamps.

3) For Supporting Tube to Strut: Provide epoxy painted pipe straps for copper tube…