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This solicitation requests proposals for the renovation and expansion of the Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Clinic in Charles City, Virginia. The contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, and incidentals to renovate approximately 27,195 square feet of an existing building leased from the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, and expand services to include primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, optometry, telehealth, diabetic care, and benefit coordination for the estimated 1,423 Virginia-based tribal users as well as other Native Americans in the region totaling around 16,413 users. The period of performance is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed date. This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses, with preference given to Indian Economic Enterprises, and has a magnitude of over $10 million. A site visit will be held on June 16th, and proposals are due in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 procedures using a best value tradeoff evaluation. The contract type will be firm fixed price.

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2 West 1st Street, Suite 201, Duluth, Minnesota 55802 tel (218) 727-2626 fax (218) 722-7467 dsgw.com DULUTH I TWIN CITIES I VIRGINIA

Specifications

Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Clinic

Roxbury, VA

IHS Project #

NS21MA002H7

DSGW Project #

021041.00

DECEMBER 3rd, 2021

VOLUME 2:

DIVISIONS 21-33

21041 – Mid-Atlantic Tribal Health Center

IHS # NS21MA002H7

00 01 10 - 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MID-ATLANTIC TRIBAL HEALTH CENTER

ROXBURY, VIRGINIA

VOLUME 1 – DIVISIONS 00 - 14

DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 – Project Manual Title and Registration Sheet 00 01 10 – Table of Contents 00 01 15 – Schedule of Drawings 00 31 00 – Available Project Information 00 43 25 – Request for Approval of Substitution 00 72 00 – General Conditions 00 73 00 – Supplementary General Conditions

DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 – Summary 01 20 00 – Price and Payment Procedures 01 23 00 – Alternates 01 30 00 – Administrative Requirements 01 40 00 – Quality Requirements 01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 60 00 – Product Requirements 01 70 00 – Execution and Closeout Requirements 01 78 00 – Closeout Submittals

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 – Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 10 00 – Concrete Forming 03 20 00 – Concrete Reinforcing 03 30 00 – Cast in Place Concrete 03 41 13 – Precast Concrete Hollow Core Planks

DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

04 20 00 – Unit Masonry 04 72 00 – Cast Stone Masonry 04 73 00 – Manufactured Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 -- METALS

05 12 00 – Structural Steel Framing 05 31 00 – Steel Decking 05 40 00 – Cold Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 – Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 – Rough Carpentry 06 15 00 – Wood Decking 06 17 53 – Shop Fabricated Wood Trusses 06 18 00 – Glued-Laminated Construction 06 20 00 – Finish Carpentry 06 41 00 – Architectural Wood Casework

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06 82 19 – Fiberglass Reinforced Wall Panels

DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 – Bituminous Damproofing 07 17 13 – Bentonite Panel Waterproofing 07 21 00 – Thermal Insulation 07 25 00 – Weather Barriers 07 31 13 – Asphalt Shingles 07 42 13 – Metal Wall Panels 07 52 10 – Specialty Roof System 07 53 00 – Elastomeric Membrane Roofing 07 62 00 – Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 72 33 – Roof Hatches and Vents 07 84 00 – Firestopping 07 90 05 – Joint Sealers

DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

08 11 13 – Hollow Metal Door and Frames 08 14 16 – Flush Wood Doors 08 31 00 – Access Doors and Panels 08 33 23 – Overhead Coiling Doors 08 42 29 – Automatic Entrance Doors 08 43 13 – Aluminum Framed Storefronts 08 71 00 – Door Hardware 08 80 00 – Glazing 08 91 00 - Louvers

DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

09 21 16 – Gypsum Board Assemblies 09 30 00 - Tiling 09 51 00 – Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 00 – Resilient Flooring 09 68 13 – Tile Carpeting 09 84 00 – Acoustic Room Components 09 90 00 – Painting and Coating

DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

10 11 01 – Visual Display Boards 10 21 23 - Cubicles 10 21 13.19 – Solid Plastic Toilet Compartments 10 26 01 – Handrails and Wall Protection 10 28 00 – Toilet Accessories 10 44 00 – Fire Protection Specialties 10 51 26 – Plastic Lockers 10 73 13 - Awnings 10 73 16 – Canopies 10 75 00 – Flagpoles

DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

12 24 13 – Window Shade Systems

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING SYSTEMS

14 20 10 – Passenger Elevators

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VOLUME 2 – DIVISIONS 21 - 33

DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 00 01 – Fire Protection Certification 21 10 00 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

22 00 01 – Plumbing Certification 22 00 10 – General Provisions 22 05 00 – Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 13 – Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 – Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 – General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 29 – Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 05 53 – Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 00 – Plumbing Insulation 22 11 16 – Domestic Water Piping 22 11 19 – Domestic Water Piping Specialties 22 11 23 – Domestic Water Pumps 22 11 23.13 – Domestic Water Packaged Booster Pump System 22 13 16 – Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 22 13 19 – Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 22 14 13 – Facility Storm Drainage Piping 22 14 23 – Storm Drainage Piping Specialties 22 34 00 – Liquid Propane, Fuel-Fired Domestic-Water Heaters 22 40 00 – Plumbing Fixtures 22 45 00 – Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 22 47 00 – Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers 22 61 13 – Compressed-Air Piping for Dental Facilities 22 62 13 – Vacuum Piping for Dental Facilities

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

23 00 01 – Mechanical Certification 23 00 10 – General Provisions 23 05 00 – Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 13 – Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 23 05 16 – Expansion Fittings and Loops for HVAC Piping 23 05 19 – Meters and Gages for HVAC Piping 23 05 23 – General-Duty Valves for HVAC Piping 23 05 29 – Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 48 – Vibration Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 53 – Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 – Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 00 – HVAC Insulation 23 08 00 – Commissioning of HVAC 23 09 00 – Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 23 09 93 – Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls 23 11 16 – Facility Liquified-Petroleum Gas Piping 23 21 13 – Hydronic Piping and Specialties 23 21 15 – Propylene Glycol System 23 21 23 – Hydronic Pumps 23 31 13 – Metal Ducts 23 33 00 – Air Duct Accessories 23 34 23 – HVAC Power Ventilators 23 36 00 – Air Terminal Units

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23 37 13 – Grilles, Registers and Diffusers 23 51 00 – Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 23 52 16 – Fire-Tube Condensing Boilers 23 62 00 – Packaged Compressor and Condenser Units 23 81 26 – Split-System Air-Conditioners 23 82 39 – Unit Heaters 23 83 16 – Radiant-Heating Hydronic Piping

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 01 – Electrical Certification 26 00 10 – General Provisions for Electrical Work 26 00 11 – Electrical Alternates 26 01 00 – Construction Power and Lighting 26 04 00 – Underground Electrical Service 26 04 45 – Electrical Connections to Equipment 26 05 00 – Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 19 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 23 – Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 26 05 26 – Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 – Hangers and Support for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 – Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 – Identification for Electrical Systems 26 09 24 – Local Low-voltage Lighting Control System 26 09 26 – Relay Based Lighting Control (Network) 26 24 13 – Switchboards 26 24 16 – Panelboards 26 27 26 – Wiring Devices 26 28 13 – Fuses 26 28 16 – Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 29 13 – Enclosed Controllers 26 29 23 – Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 26 51 19 – LED Interior Lighting 26 52 19 – Emergency and Exit Lighting 26 56 19 – LED Exterior Lighting 26 70 00 – Pathways for Communications and Security Systems 26 71 11 – Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 00 01 – Communications Certification 27 00 10 – General Provisions 27 01 00 – Operation, Maintenance & Warranty 27 05 00 – Common Work Results for Communications 27 05 26 – Grounding for Communications 27 05 28 – Pathways for Communications 27 05 53 – Identification for Communications Systems 27 06 00 – Schedules for Communications 27 08 00 – Testing of Communications Systems 27 10 00 – Structured Cabling Requirements 27 11 00 – Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 11 13 – Communications Entrance Protection 27 11 16 – Cabinets, Racks, Frames & Enclosures 27 11 19 – Patch Panels 27 11 23 – Cable Management & Ladder Rack 27 11 26 – Rack Mounted Power Protection & Power Strips 27 13 23 – Optical Fiber Back-Bone Cabling 27 15 13 – Copper Horizontal Cabling 27 15 43 – Faceplates & Connectors 27 16 19 – Patch Cords & Cross Connect Wire

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27 51 16 – Public Address Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 00 01 – Security Certification 28 00 10 – General Provisions 28 05 28 – Pathways for Electronic Safety and Security 28 23 13 – Video Surveillance Control and Management Systems 28 61 00 – CCTV Cabling System

DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

31 22 00 – Grading 31 23 16 – Excavation 31 23 23 – Fill

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 41 00 - Subdrainage

END OF SECTION

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 00 01........FIRE PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

21 10 00........WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

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SECTION 21 00 01

FIRE PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEER’S CERTIFICATION

A. I hereby certify that Division 21 of this Specification was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Virginia.

B. Name: Jay S. Hruby, PE

C. License Number: 061057

D. Date December 3, 2021

PART 2 - PRODUCTS – Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION – Not Applicable

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SECTION 21 10 00

WATER-BASED FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following fire protection piping inside the building

1. Wet pipe fire sprinkler system

2. Fire pump, jockey pump and controllers for fire protection water supply where required to comply with NFPA 13 and NFPA 14.

3. Fire protection water supply storage tank

4. Dry pipe system for main entry canopy where required by NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Fire Protection System Design:

1. The Contract Documents indicate sprinkler design criteria. Fire Protection Design/Build Contractor shall be responsible for laying out sprinkler heads and designing piping systems in accordance with current NFPA publications, governing codes and authorities having jurisdiction, and Owner's insurance underwriters.

2. Design the wet sprinkler system based on requirements indicated in Contract Documents together with flow and pressure characteristics of the available municipal water system.

C. Scope:

1. Project includes a wet pipe fire protection system for the entire building.

2. Project includes a water storage tank, fire pump, jockey pump and pump controllers where required to comply with NFPA 13.

3. Project includes a dry pipe system for the drive up canopy where required by NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Provide backflow prevention assembly in accordance with NFPA, local plumbing codes and authorities having jurisdiction.

5. Provide dry type fire protection sprinkler heads for entry vestibules, loading docks and similar areas.

D. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 07 Sections for materials and methods for sealing pipes penetrations through exterior and foundation walls, and fire and smoke barriers.

2. Division 10 Section for cabinets and fire extinguishers.

3. Division 22 Sections for domestic water piping and piping specialties.

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4. Division 26 Sections for power supply wiring including disconnects, motor starters, and required electrical devices.

5. Division 26 Sections for fire alarm system connections to water flow indicators, pressure switches, supervisory switches, and alarm devices for fire protection systems.

6. Division 31 Sections for excavating, backfilling, compaction and grading.

7. Division 33 Sections for piping outside the building.

E. Protection Limits:

1. Provide 100 percent coverage for all building areas and as indicated on plans.

2. Sprinkler coverage shall be provided below overhead doors and other obstructions as required.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water that is connected to an automatic water supply. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts the fusible link or destroys frangible device.

1. From the valve assembly, a wet-pipe fire sprinkler system is provided for all affected areas of the facility.

2. Dry pendant or sidewall sprinklers (supplied by wet-pipe sprinkler system) are provided in entry vestibules as shown on plans. Dry pendant and sidewall sprinklers shall be listed for application. It is the fire protection contractor’s responsibility to acquire necessary approvals from the Owner, Engineer of Record and the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

B. Dry Pipe Sprinkler System Where Required by NFPA-13 and AHJ: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing compressed air connected to automatic water supply such that water does not enter the piping until loss of air pressure in the piping occurs. Water discharges from sprinklers when they individually activate due to heat.

1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. System design, installation and components shall be compliant with the Virginia State Building Code, Virginia State Fire Code, all applicable codes/standards referenced by those documents to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Charles City County, Virginia requirements.

B. Design and obtain approval from Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire protection systems specified. The AHJ includes but may not be restricted to the Charles City County, Virginia Inspections Department and the Charles City County Fire Department.

C. Obtain all required approvals and permits. Permits shall be obtained from the city, municipality and/or state in which the system will be installed. If permits are not issued by the city or municipality, a permit shall be obtained from the State Fire Marshal or State Building Codes and Standards department as applicable.

D. Minimum Pipe Sizes: Pipes shall not be smaller than sizes allowed by NFPA for connection to water supply piping, standpipes, branch lines, etc. to sprinklers.

E. Standard piping system component working pressure: listed for at least 175 psig.

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F. Fire sprinkler system design shall be approved by AHJ and the Engineer of Record.

1. Minimum cushion between water supply and demand: 10 percent or 5 psi, whichever is greater

a. Including losses through water service piping, valves, backflow preventer (where necessary), etc.

b. Calculate to the test fire hydrant, as indicated above.

c. Meet AHJ requirements.

2. Sprinkler occupancy hazard classifications:

a. Refer to NFPA 13

3. Minimum density for fire sprinkler design:

a. Refer to NFPA 13.

4. Seismic design for fire sprinkler systems:

a. Refer to project Structural Plans and Specifications for seismic design category.

b. Seismic design shall be accomplished in accordance with NFPA 13.

5. Meet all requirements of NFPA 13.

1.5 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. Refer to symbols and abbreviations on drawings. Other symbols are in common usage, but if uncertainty exists regarding any plan symbols or abbreviations, it shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer, and he shall clarify same by addendum.

B. Where the phrase "Provide -----" occurs; "provide" shall be construed to mean the same as "furnish and install -----."

C. AHJ – Authority Having Jurisdiction.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. This is a performance specification for design/build fire protection system(s). Confirmation of design via shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, product submittals, etc. is the sole responsibility of the fire protection design/build contractor. Fire protection shop drawings shall be prepared in accordance with all applicable NFPA standards. Submit three sets (each) to AHJ, Owner, Architect, and Engineer for review, comment, and approval. Include necessary hydraulic calculations.

1. Drawings and hydraulic calculations shall be signed by a registered Professional Engineer (PE) indicating that the work was prepared by him/her or under his/her direct supervision. The engineer shall be proficient in fire protection systems design. Where permitted by state and local jurisdictions, fire protection drawings and hydraulic calculations may be prepared by a NICET Level III or IV-certified technician working under the direct supervision of the Professional Engineer, Health Center 21 10 00 - 4 WATER BASED FIRE

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2. Determine required capacity for underground water storage tank and fire pump based on hydraulic analysis of the fire protection systems to be provided.

3. Determine size of domestic water supply serving jockey pump.

4. Determine size of main fire protection underground water supply piping from the storage tank to the building.

B. Working plans, drawn to scale showing all items in accordance with NFPA 13 that pertain to the design of the fire protection system.

C. The results of all hydraulic sprinkler and standpipe system calculations.

D. The results of all hydrant flow tests.

E. Product data for the following:

1. Piping materials, including sprinkler specialty fittings.

2. Valves, including listed fire protection valves and specialty valves.

3. Backflow prevention assemblies.

4. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and guards. Include sprinkler flow characteristics, mounting, finish, and other pertinent data.

5. Fire Department Connection, including type; number, size, and arrangement of inlets;

caps and chains; size and direction of outlet; escutcheon and marking; and finish.

6. Alarm devices, including electrical data.

7. Dry pipe fire protection system air compressor where provided.

8. Fire pump and jockey pump including pump curves, NPSH curve, control diagrams and wiring diagrams.

9. Underground water storage tank and turbine pump vault.

F. Field test reports and certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" and "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping." The “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping” form should be acquired by the fire protection contractor from the underground contractor.

G. Hydrostatic tests and field acceptance tests for automatic fire protection system.

H. Field test reports and certificates for underground water storage tank including pre-installation and post-installation testing required by tank manufacturer.

I. Field test reports and certificates for fire pump and jockey pump including fire pump flow test.

J. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals. Provide two copies of O&M Manuals. The O&M Manuals shall include a title page, a table of contents, inspection/testing/maintenance requirements from the Virginia State Fire Code, an original complete copy of NFPA 25, product data/cut sheets, and emergency service guidance.

K. Record Drawings. Maintain a set of record drawings at the project site. Provide two copies of record drawings to the Owner upon completion of construction.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Designer Qualifications:

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1. This is a performance specification for design/build fire protection system(s). Confirmation of design via shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, product submittals, etc. is the sole responsibility of the fire protection design/build contractor. Fire protection design/build contractor shall serve as the Engineer of Record for the fire sprinkler system.

B. Installer Qualifications:

1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire protection systems to assume design and installation responsibility.

C. Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to NFPA and other necessary certifications.

D. NFPA Standards: Fire protection system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems"

2. NFPA 20, "Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection"

3. NFPA 22, "Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection"

4. NFPA 24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances"

5. NFPA 25 “Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection

Systems”

6. NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm Code”

7. NFPA 75, “Protection of Information Technology Equipment”

E. Comply with requirements of NFPA for submittals, approvals, materials, installation, inspections, and testing.

F. Comply with all design, installation and testing requirements of sprinkler, specialty valve, backflow prevention assembly, air compressor, fire pump, jockey pump and water storage tank manufacturers.

G. Warranty

1. Furnish one year manufacturer’s warranty for basic fire suppression materials and methods and automatic sprinkler systems.

2. Furnish one year manufacturer’s warranty for fire pump, jockey pump and control apparatus.

3. Furnish one year manufacturer’s material defects and workmanship warranty for underground water storage tank and associated piping. Furnish thirty year manufacturer’s warranty for underground water storage tank corrosion, and structural failure.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Accept underground water storage tank delivered to site by manufacturer. Inspect for damage.

Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions. Protect underground water storage tank from physical damage including effects of weather, water, and construction debris.

B. Accept fire pumps and components on-site in factory packing. Inspect for damage. Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions. Protect fire pumps and components from physical damage including effects of weather, water, and construction debris. Furnish temporary, inlet and outlet caps for fire pump and maintain in place until installation.

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1.9 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate design, installation and location of underground fire protection water storage tank and main supply piping with other site construction. Coordinate work with all other trades.

B. Coordinate design and installation of fire protection pipe, sprinklers, fire detection components, etc. with other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, speakers, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies. Coordinate work with all other trades.

C. Obtain reproducible plan drawings from HVAC/Sheet-metal Contractor to initiate the coordination process.

D. The Fire Protection Contractor shall forward the Drawings to the Piping Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, HVAC/sheet-metal Contractor and Electrical Contractor for inclusion of their systems work. The Fire Protection contractor shall be responsible for retrieving all drawings from necessary contractors and developing necessary drawings highlighting conflicting areas.

E. Following the completion of these drawings, an onsite coordination meeting shall be convened, and attended by all the above contractors, and the Mechanical and Electrical design Engineers for the purpose of review and coordination. This meeting allows the opportunity for all contractors to resolve coordination issues prior to the fabrication and installation of material.

Coordination meeting shall take place before any work is started. No additional cost to the project will be accepted for any coordination related items if this process is not adhered to.

F. The fire protection contractor is responsible for coordinating with the Architect of Record in regards to various features of the fire protection design, as depicted throughout this specification. Examples include sprinkler types in various areas of the building, Fire Department Connection, hose connections, exterior alarm bell/horn-strobe, etc.

1. The fire protection contractor is responsible for coordinating the routing and installation of any exposed piping with the Architect of Record, prior to fabrication of such piping.

2. In addition, sprinkler layouts for the building shall be submitted to the Architect of Record for review purposes, prior to fabrication of the fire protection components.

1.10 EXTRA MATERIALS

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

1. Fire Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounting, steel cabinet with hinged cover, with space for minimum of six spare sprinklers and sprinkler wrench. Include number of sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and sprinkler wrench(es). Include separate or additional cabinets with sprinklers and wrench(es) for each type of sprinkler on project.

2. For projects with concealed sprinklers, sprinkler cabinet shall include six sprinkler covers with custom colors. Provide six custom color ceiling covers for each color selection.

1.11 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS

A. Refer to Division 01 Section "Alternates," for the Description of Alternates.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COMPLIANCE

A. All materials and products shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. All steel pipe and fittings shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

B. Plastic/CPVC piping is not allowed.

C. Dry pipe fire protection sprinkler piping shall be Schedule 40.

2.3 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY FITTINGS

A. Sprinkler specialty fittings shall be UL listed, with 175-psig minimum working-pressure rating, and made of materials compatible with piping.

B. All sprinkler specialty fittings shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

2.4 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. Valves shall be UL listed, with 175-psig minimum pressure rating.

B. All fire protection valves shall comply with NFPA, including control valves, indicating valves, butterfly valves, etc.

C. Wall-mounted or free standing Post Indicator Valve (PIV) shall be provided if required by AHJ.

Coordinate type, design, and location of wall PIV with AHJ and Architect of Record.

2.5 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES

A. All backflow prevention assemblies shall comply with local plumbing codes, NFPA and authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Water pressure drop associated with backflow prevention assemblies shall be included in hydraulic calculations.

2.6 SPRINKLERS

A. Sprinklers shall be UL-listed, with 175-psig minimum pressure rating.

B. All sprinklers shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

C. Sprinkler types, features, and options as follows:

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1. Quick response; concealed ceiling sprinkler head, including cover plate.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco Series RFII “Royal Flush”; brass head with painted cover plate, self-adjusting. Coordinate paint color with Architect.

2. Quick-response upright or pendent sprinklers.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco TY-FRB chrome-plated, brass, or white-painted.

3. Quick-response, semi-recessed pendent sprinkler, including escutcheon.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco TY-FRB chrome-plated or white-painted head with chrome-plated or white-painted metal escutcheon, self-adjusting.

4. Quick-response sidewall sprinklers.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco TY-FRB natural brass, chrome-plated, or white-painted with brass-plated, chrome-plated or white-painted metal escutcheon, self-adjusting.

5. Quick-response concealed sidewall sprinklers including cover plate.

a. Example (or similar): Viking VK408 brass head with painted cover plate, self-adjusting. Coordinate paint color with Architect.

6. Quick-response, dry pendent concealed ceiling sprinklers, including cover plate.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco DS-C rough bronze head with painted cover plate/retainer assembly, self-adjusting. Coordinate paint color with Architect.

7. Quick-response, dry pendent and sidewall sprinklers, including escutcheon.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco TY-DS-1 natural brass, chrome-plated or white-painted head with brass-plated, chrome-plated or white-painted metal escutcheon.

8. Standard-response, extended coverage dry sidewall sprinklers, including escutcheon.

a. Example (or similar): Tyco TY-DS-3 natural brass, chrome-plated or white-painted head with brass-plated, chrome-plated or white-painted metal escutcheon.

9. Quick-response, dry pendent and sidewall sprinklers with flexible connection, including escutcheon.

a. Example (or similar): Victaulic VS1 natural brass, chrome-plated or white-painted head with brass-plated, chrome-plated or white-painted metal escutcheon and stainless steel flex hose with swivel type branch line threaded connection.

10. Escutcheon colors shall match sprinklers.

D. Special Coatings: Wax, lead, and corrosion-resistant paint—where necessary to protect sprinkler heads.

E. Sprinkler escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for following sprinkler-mounting applications.

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1. Ceiling mounting: White-painted steel or chrome, 1-piece, flat, or recessed. Not more than 3-inch diameter and 1/4-inch deep.

2. Sidewall mounting: White-painted steel or chrome, 1-piece, flat. Not more than 3-inch diameter and 1/4-inch deep.

3. Escutcheons shall not extend beyond the plane of the wall or ceiling more than 1/4-inch.

Two-piece telescoping escutcheons are not acceptable.

4. Escutcheon color to match sprinkler.

F. Sprinkler guards: Wire-cage type, including fastening device for attaching to exposed sprinklers in mechanical areas, storage areas, IT/data/server rooms and walk-in coolers.

G. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished steel cabinet and hinged cover.

2.7 SPRINKLER HEAD FLEXIBLE DROP FITTINGS

A. Where acceptable to the AHJ, flexible drop fittings may be used at Contractor’s option to locate sprinklers as required by final finished ceiling tiles and walls. Drop fittings shall consist of a braided type 304 stainless steel flexible tube, zinc plated steel threaded nipple or groove coupling for connection to branch-line piping and a zinc plated steel reducer with a female thread for connection to the sprinkler head. Union joints shall be provided for ease of installation.

Flexible drop shall attach to the ceiling grid using a one-piece bracket. The bracket shall allow installation before the ceiling tile is in place.

B. Flexible drop hose and ceiling bracket shall be furnished by the same manufacturer as a complete assembly. Sprinkler flexible drop fittings and bracket assemblies shall be UL listed and FM Approved with 175-psig minimum working-pressure rating and constructed of materials compatible with piping.

C. Sprinkler flexible drop fittings shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

D. Flexible drop hoses shall be factory-pressure tested to 400 psi.

E. Sprinkler flexible drop fittings and bracket assemblies shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2.8 HOSE CONNECTIONS

A. Unless indicated otherwise by Authorities Having Jurisdiction, hose connections are not required for this building.

2.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Fire Department Connection, with 300-psig minimum pressure rating.

B. Fire Department Connection shall be UL-listed and comply with NFPA requirements.

C. Coordinate type and location of Fire Department Connection with AHJ and Architect of Record.

D. Provide permanent signage at Fire Department Connection regarding areas/systems service, pertinent hydraulic data, etc.

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E. Fire-Department Connection Configuration:

1. Type: Exposed, projecting, for wall mounting.

2. Pressure Rating: 300 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.

4. Finish: Polished chrome plated.

5. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices or clappers.

6. Number of Inlets: Two.

7. Inlet Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.

8. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.

9. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR."

10. Outlet: Back, with pipe threads.

11. Outlet Size: NPS 4.

2.10 ALARM DEVICES

A. Alarm devices shall be UL-listed.

B. Alarm devices shall comply with the requirements of NFPA and the AHJ.

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

D. Electrically-operated alarm: An approved exterior horn-strobe device is required, at the discretion of the AHJ and Architect of Record.

E. Water flow indicators: UL 346, electrical-supervision, paddle-operated-type, and water-flow detector with proper pressure rating and designed for horizontal or vertical installation. Include two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125- V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal if removed.

F. Valve supervisory switches: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw, switch with normally closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled valve is in other than fully open position.

2.11 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Description: UL 393, 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch-diameter, dial pressure gauge with range of 0 to 250-psig minimum.

1. Water System Piping: Include caption "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.

2. Air System Piping: Include retard feature and caption "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.

2.12 AIR COMPRESSORS

A. Air compressors shall be provided for dry pipe and preaction systems, sized to fill the piping systems within 30 minutes and maintain air pressure on the systems. Air compressor shall be UL 1450 listed for fire protection service. Basis of Design: General Air Products LT tank mounted compressor series.

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B. Furnish and install an air maintenance device to regulate pressure in the piping system. Air maintenance device shall be equipped with field adjustable pressure regulator for setting preaction or dry sprinkler system pressure

2.13 BYPASS WATER METER

A. A bypass water meter for the fire protection supply line shall be purchased and installed by the fire protection contractor where required by the local water department. If required, the bypass water meter shall be purchased from the local water department.

2.14 VERTICAL TURBINE FIRE PUMP

A. Fire pumps, where necessary to meet NFPA requirements for the project, shall conform to the following items:

B. Acceptable manufacturers: A-C Fire Pump, Armstrong, Aurora, Fairbanks Morse, Patterson, Peerless.

C. Fire pump capacity flow and pressure shall be determined by the fire protection contractor, including maximum lift from pump discharge to sprinkler heads and from sump/reservoir to pump.

D. Pump shall include cast iron bowl assembly with bronze or stainless steel impellers, suction strainer, column and shaft, surface discharge head, vertical hollow shaft electrical motor, automatic air release valve, discharge pressure gauge, automatic motor controller and water-level controller.

E. Design and installation of fire pump and related components shall meet all applicable requirements of NFPA 20 and NFPA 13.

F. Pump column pipe shall be furnished in sections not exceeding 5 feet in length with straight threads and sleeve-type couplings. Pipe weights shall be not less than specified in NFPA 20.

G. Pump motor shall be open drip-proof type with sufficient horsepower to ensure non-overloading throughout the capacity range of the pump.

H. Fire pump shall be furnished with the following accessories:

1. Compound suction gauge

2. Discharge pressure gauge

3. Capacity nameplate

4. Casing relief valve

5. Float operated automatic air release

6. Automatic drain valve.

7. Hose valve manifold with 2½-in. hose gate valves with caps and chains.

8. Provide fire pump test connection, sized in accordance with NFPA 20.

I. Fire pump manufacturer shall assume unit responsibility and shall provide the services of a factory trained technician to supervise installation and conduct final field acceptance tests.

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2.15 JOCKEY PUMP

A. Jockey pumps, where necessary to meet NFPA requirements for the project, shall conform to the following items:

B. Acceptable manufacturers: A-C Fire Pump, Armstrong, Aurora, Fairbanks Morse, Patterson, Peerless.

C. Provide pressure maintenance jockey pump to make-up the allowable leakage rate in the system. Jockey pump shall be listed for fire protection service by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

D. Jockey pump shall be of the centrifugal or peripheral turbine base-mounted type especially designed and constructed for fire protection applications.

E. Jockey pump shall be bronze fitted with flexible coupling between pump and motor. Pump shall use a mechanical rotating type carbon seal. Impeller shall be bronze or stainless steel, balanced and keyed to stainless steel pump shaft. Jockey pump shall be equipped with grease lubricated ball bearings. Provide pump with factory installed pressure relief valve.

F. Jockey pump motor shall be open drip-proof type with sufficient horsepower to ensure non-overloading throughout the capacity range of the pump.

G. Jockey pump base shall be constructed of welded steel and shall be of a size suitable for the pump, motor and shaft. The pump and drive motor shall be mounted on a common fabricated steel base and shall be directly connected through flexible coupling.

H. Jockey pump shall be controlled by a combination magnetic starter operating in conjunction with a pressure switch. The combination starter shall be overload protected and shall include hand/off/auto switch.

2.16 FIRE PUMP AND JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLERS

A. Fire pump controllers, where necessary to meet NFPA requirements for the project, shall conform to the following items:

B. Acceptable manufacturers: Eaton, Firetrol, Hubbell, Metron.

C. Controller shall be UL listed as a fire pump controller.

D. Controller shall be of the combined manual and automatic type designed for closed transition reduced voltage starting of the fire pump motor.

E. Controller shall be furnished with the following capabilities:

1. Disconnect switch, externally operable

2. Audible and visual alarm with silence switch.

3. Adjustable setpoint pressure switch

4. Motor starter energized automatically through pressure switch or manually by an externally operable handle.

5. Minimum running period timer

6. Automatic transfer switch from normal to emergency power where required by AHJ.

7. Pilot lamps to indicate the following status:

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a. Power available

b. Local start

c. Phase failure

d. Phase reversal

e. Pump running

f. Pump on alternate power source

F. Provide remote panel per NFPA 20 to be installed in the fire command center.

1. Panel shall include a remote pump start switch.

2. Panel shall include the following status indicators:

a. Pump running

b. Phase failure

c. Phase reversal

d. Loss of line power

e. Pump failure

f. Pump on alternate power source

2.17 UNDERGROUND WATER STORAGE TANK FOR FIRE PROTECTION

1. Acceptable manufacturers: Containment Solutions, Inc., Xerxes Corporation.

B. Description: Horizontal fiberglass reinforced polyester underground single-wall water storage tank. Tank materials shall conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61.

C. Construction: Fabricated with fiberglass-reinforced polyester resins, suitable for operation at atmospheric pressure, fabricated for the following loads:

1. Internal Load: Tank shall be designed to withstand a 5-psig air-pressure test with 5:1 safety factor. Contractor shall test tank for leakage prior to installation. Maximum test pressure is 5 psig.

2. Surface Loads: Tank shall withstand surface H-20 and H-22 axle loads when properly installed according to tank manufacturer’s installation manual.

3. Fire protection contractor is responsible for confirming that the tank location is acceptable given the soil load characteristics of any nearby buildings or other structures prior to tank fabrication and installation. Tank shall not be located within the 45-degree “shadow” of any structural footings.

4. External Hydrostatic Pressure – tank shall be capable of being buried in ground with 7 feet of overburden over the top of the tank, the hole fully flooded and a safety factor of 5:1 against general buckling.

5. Where applicable, tank shall support accessory equipment such as submersible ladders, anti-vortex plates, etc. when installed according to manufacturer’s current installation manual.

D. Bury Depth:

1. Underground tank to be located below the frost line, in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 22.

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2. Bury depth (measured to the top of the water storage): Refer to drawings.

3. Provide under base of tank a minimum of 12 inches of pea gravel or crushed stone meeting all requirements of the manufacturer’s installation manual.

E. Product Storage

1. Tank shall be capable of storing water products with specific gravity up to 1.1.

2. Tanks shall be vented to atmospheric pressure.

F. Tank Dimensions

1. Capacity of underground water storage tank shall be confirmed by the fire protection contractor, based on the design of the actual fire protection system, sprinkler types, pipe types, etc. installed in the building.

2. Tank size for bidding purposes: Nominal capacity of 30,000 gallons of usable water with a nominal outside diameter of 10 feet.

G. Tank Accessories

1. Bottom Outlet: Tank to include bottom outlet with anti-vortex plate sized and installer in accordance with NFPA 22.

2. Manway: Provide one manway, flanged with minimum 30 inch internal diameter complete with gasket, bolting hardware and cover for the purposes of access to the underground water storage tank.

3. Ladder: Ladder shall be the standard option ladder as supplied by tank manufacturer.

Install ladder in 30 inch manway provided for access to the tank.

4. Fittings: All threaded fittings shall be half-couplings and shall be 2-in., 4-in., 6-in., or 8-in.

in diameter. Reducers shall be used for smaller sizes where necessary and provided by contractor. All FRP nozzles shall be flat-faced and flanged, and shall conform to ANSI B16.5 150 pound bolting pattern.

5. Anchor Straps: Straps shall be fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) anchor straps as supplied by tank manufacturer. Number and location of straps shall be specified in manufacturer’s installation manual.

6. Concrete Deadmen: Provide a sufficient number of concrete deadmen for the purposes of anchoring the underground storage tank, as required by tank manufacturer for the tank that is installed, the soil conditions at the site, and all applicable requirements of NFPA 22.

7. Tank Level Monitor: Provide and install tank level monitor to monitor the water level in the tank. Water level monitor shall include the following features:

a. Microprocessor based controller, 4-20 MA signal

b. 120/60/1 electric service

c. Submersible transducer

d. Vented cable

e. NEMA 4X enclosure

f. Separate indicators for high and low level

g. Audible alarm with test and silence switches

h. Dry alarm contacts for high and low water level

i. Programmable relay outputs

j. Alphanumeric LED tank level display

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2.18 VERTICAL TURBINE FIRE PUMP VAULT

A. Description: Fiberglass reinforced polyester, ductile iron pipe or precast reinforced concrete at Contractor’s option and as approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Fiberglass reinforced polyester (FRP), conforming to ASTM D3753.

1. Vault Construction: Commercial grade polyester resin with commercial grade glass fiber reinforcing and coupling agent to provide suitable bond between resin and fiber. Wet well wall thickness and reinforcing shall be designed to withstand or exceed two times the hydrostatic and soil loading conditions at the site.

2. Top Flange: Wet well top flange shall have minimum 0.25 inch diameter stainless steel threaded inserts fully encapsulated into glass fiber reinforcement for mounting the top cover plate.

C. Ductile iron pipe: conforming to AWWA C151.

1. Direct buried ductile iron pipe, pressure class 350 with standard thickness cement mortar interior lining and exterior asphaltic coating.

D. Precast concrete, conforming to ASTM C361 fabricated of Type II Modified Portland Cement.

1. Vault Joint Construction: Joints shall be bell and spigot or tongue and groove with confined rubber gasket to form a continuous watertight assembly with smooth and uniform interior surface and shall provide for slight movement of any piece of the assembly due to expansion, contraction, settlement or displacement.

2. Gasket: Confined gasket shall be the sole element of the joint providing water tightness.

Gasket shall consist of a rubber O-ring or other approved configuration conforming to the requirements of ASTM C361. Gaskets shall be natural rubber, isoprene or neoprene conforming to ASTM C1619.

2.19 UNDERGROUND FIRE PROTECTION UTILITY PIPING

A. Direct buried fiberglass reinforced polyester or ductile iron pipe at Contractors option, subject to NFPA requirements and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

B. Fiberglass Pipe: Direct buried fiberglass pipe conforming to the requirements of ASTM D 2996 filament wound pipe with tapered bell and spigot ends for adhesive joints. Joints shall be matched taper secured with epoxy adhesive. Provide flange joints where shown on drawings.

Fittings shall be adhesive bonded matched tapered bell and spigot, threaded or grooved adapters, or flanged. Fittings shall be certified to ASTM D5685. Flanges shall have ANSI B16.5 Class 150 bolt hole patterns. Adhesive shall be manufacturer’s standard for the piping system.

Gaskets shall be 1/8” thick, 60-70 durometer full-face type. Bolts, nuts, and washers shall be stainless steel. Piping system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s current published installation procedures.

C. Ductile Iron Pipe: Direct buried ductile iron pipe conforming to the requirements of AWWA C151, pressure class 350 with standard thickness cement mortar interior lining and exterior asphaltic coating. Joints shall be rubber ring bell and spigot or tongue and groove push-on joints, mechanical joint or restrained joint. Provide flange joints where shown on drawings.

Provide mechanical and restrained pipe joints with accessories as required for each joint.

Provide thrust blocks where required for push-on joints.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Comply with requirements for excavating, trenching, and backfilling specified in DIVISION 31.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine walls and partitions for suitable thickness, fire- and smoke-rated construction, protection, and other conditions where piping is to be installed.

B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.3 PIPING APPLICATIONS, GENERAL

A. Shop-weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated.

B. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.

C. Flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings with finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than the systems pressure rating may be used in aboveground applications, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Provide main drain and auxiliary drains as required by NFPA and AHJ. Coordinate with Owner and Engineer of Record.

3.4 SPRINKLER SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Wet pipe fire sprinkler system, 175-psig maximum working pressure: comply with the requirements of NFPA 13.

B. Painting of exposed sprinkler pipe is not included in this project. Fire protection contractor is responsible for covering sprinklers during painting as work of other divisions, removing covers after painting, and replacing any painted sprinkler heads.

3.5 STANDPIPE SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Unless indicated otherwise by Authorities Having Jurisdiction, standpipe systems are not required for this building.

3.6 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Listed fire protection valves: UL-listed for applications where required by NFPA 13.

1. Shutoff duty: Use ball, butterfly, gate valves, and wall PIV.

B. Unlisted general duty valves: For applications where NFPA 13 does not require UL-listed and approved valves.

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1. Shutoff duty: Use ball, butterfly, or gate valves.

3.7 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Joint construction shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

3.8 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Locations and arrangements of piping installation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA.

B. Piping in areas with ceilings shall be provided above ceilings. Piping in areas without ceilings shall be installed in an exposed condition. Piping in exposed conditions shall be installed with necessary clearances from building operations, utilities, etc. at the discretion of the Owner and Engineer of Record.

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

D. Install flanges or flange adapters on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger connections.

E. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve, sized and located according to NFPA 13—at the discretion of the AHJ.

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

1. Coordinate drains with Owner, Engineer of Record, and plumbing contractor.

G. Install ball drip valves to drain piping between Fire Department Connection and check valves.

Drain to floor drain or outside building.

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