Bid 2026-07 Fair Oaks Community Center Restrooms Re-Bid - PLAN SET.pdf
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- Bid 2026-07 Fair Oaks Com Center Restrooms
- Solicitation number
- 34757
- Issued by
- New London County, Connecticut
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This is a plan set document for Bid 2026-07 Fair Oaks Community Center Restrooms Re-Bid, a renovation project in Oakdale, Connecticut involving mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems for boys' and girls' restroom modifications. The project encompasses comprehensive HVAC system installation including ductless split systems with heating and cooling capabilities, exhaust fan replacement, and associated ductwork; electrical work including new lighting fixtures with occupancy sensors, emergency lighting battery packs, new heat pump units with dedicated circuitry, and electronic faucet transformers; and plumbing work including replacement of water closets, urinals, lavatories, and associated piping for domestic hot and cold water, sanitary waste, and vent systems. The project requires complete demolition of existing equipment and systems, with contractors responsible for coordinating all work with other trades, obtaining necessary permits, and ensuring code compliance with Connecticut Building Code (2021) and applicable international codes. Shop drawings must be submitted within 30 days of contract award, and all systems must be tested, balanced, and ready for beneficial use upon completion.
The project specifications require all work to be performed in compliance with current applicable codes and regulations, with specifications taking precedence when exceeding code requirements. Contractors must conduct site visits prior to bidding and become familiar with existing conditions and project documents. All equipment and piping must be supported from structure above, with specific requirements for hangers sized based on pipe diameter and spacing; seismic supports with engineered details must be submitted for approval. Testing and balancing must be performed by contractors certified by AABC, NEBB, or TABB, with air systems balanced to within plus or minus 5 percent of design and hydronic systems to within plus or minus 10 percent. All materials must be new and of specified quality, with warranties provided for one year from building opening. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for complete, operational, and code-compliant systems, with no additional costs permitted for modifications required to avoid conflicts with other trades or building structure.
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1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE CODES, ORDINANCES, REGULATORY AGENCIES HAVING JURISDICTION, AND SPECIFICATIONS. SPECIFICATIONS MAY EXCEED REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODE, IN WHICH CASE, THE SPECIFICATION MUST BE FOLLOWED.
2. THE INTENT OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS FOR THE MEP TRADES TO FURNISH AND INSTALL COMPLETE MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE SPECIFIED HVAC SYSTEM SHALL BE COMPLETE IN ALL RESPECTS; OPERATIONAL, TESTED, ADJUSTED, APPROVED BY AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND READY FOR BENEFICIAL USE BY THE OWNER.
3. THE TRADES SHALL OBTAIN AND REVIEW ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR BID. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED ON THE VARIOUS DRAWINGS, SCHEDULES, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ALL OF THE VARIOUS DOCUMENTS IN THE BIDDING PACKAGE. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS ARE COMPLEMENTARY AND FORM A TOTAL PROJECT DESIGN AND
INFORMATION SOURCE FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES.
4. THE DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND INDICATE THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF SYSTEMS AND WORK INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT. COORDINATE LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT WITH OTHER TRADES BEFORE AND DURING CONSTRUCTION.
ANY MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIPMENT LAYOUT, REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION, IS TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. REFER TO DETAILS, SCHEDULES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS OF ALL TRADES.
DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND SHOW THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE THE EXACT LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING INSTALLATION WITH ALL TRADES BEFORE
COMMENCING WORK.
6. EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS, WHEN EQUIPMENT MUST BE LOCATED ABOVE AN INACCESSIBLE CEILING (GYP BOARD OR EQUIVALENT), OR BEHIND A WALL, AN APPROPRIATE ACCESS DOOR SHALL BE PROVIDED. IF AN ACCESS DOOR IS REQUIRED, IT SHALL BE OF A RATING APPROPRIATE FOR THE WALL/CEILING IN WHICH IT IS TO BE INSTALLED. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE LOCATIONS OF ACCESS PANELS FOR ALL VALVES AND DEVICES, REQUIRING ACCESS, WITH THE ARCHITECT, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF SUCH DEVICES OR OTHER
APPURTENANCES.
7. REFER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR THE EXACT LOCATION AND MOUNTING HEIGHTS OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT. ALL SUCH EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT COLORS AND FINISHES SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE
ARCHITECT: MOUNTING HEIGHTS SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE ARCHITECT.
8. WHERE A CONFLICT OCCURS BETWEEN THE DOCUMENTS, IT SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT. CARRY AS PART OF THE BID THE LARGER QUANTITY AND/OR MORE EXPENSIVE ITEM(S).
9. COORDINATE PIPING AND CONDUITS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUILDING WITH THE SITE CONTRACTOR(S) BEFORE INSTALLATION. COORDINATE INVERTS WITH THE STRUCTURE AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
10. PROVIDE THE REQUIRED/SPECIFIED SLEEVES AND SEALS FOR PIPES OR CONDUIT PENETRATING INTERIOR, AND
EXTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR SLABS.
11. INSTALL FLOOR-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT ON A CONCRETE HOUSEKEEPING PAD.
12. THIS CONTRACT SHALL INCLUDE ALL THE NECESSARY PIPING, FITTINGS, TRANSITIONS ETC. AS REQUIRED TO INSTALL PIPING AND EQUIPMENT, AND TO AVOID ANY CONFLICTS WITH OTHER TRADES AND THE BUILDING STRUCTURE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSUMPTIONS, OMISSIONS OR ERRORS HE MAKES AS A RESULT OF HIS FAILURE TO COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES OR BECOME FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS
OF ALL TRADES.
13. DO NOT INSTALL ANY PIPING OVER ELECTRICAL PANELS, TRANSFORMERS, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, OR THROUGH ELECTRICAL ROOMS, DATA ROOMS, ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM, STAIRWELL OR STAIRWELL WALLS THAT ARE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH OR SERVE THE RESPECTIVE ROOMS. COORDINATE THE LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN
THE FIELD AND ADJUST AS NECESSARY.
14. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTORS IN BOTH SUPPLY & RETURN AIR DUCTS FOR AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT 2,000 CFM AND
GREATER.
15. PROVIDE SMOKE DAMPERS AND DUCT SMOKE DETECTORS IN BOTH SUPPLY & RETURN AIR DUCTS (AT EACH FLOOR) FOR
AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT 15,000 CFM AND GREATER.
16. PROVIDE SMOKE DAMPERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS AT DUCT PENETRATIONS OF SMOKE-BARRIERS, AND AT ELEVATOR
SHAFT VENTS PER CODE REQUIREMENTS.
17. PROVIDE FIRE DAMPERS AT DUCT PENETRATIONS OF FIRE-RATED CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING WALLS, SHAFTS AND
FLOOR PENETRATIONS. COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
18. PROVIDE AN AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPLETE IN ALL REGARDS. ALL ZONES, VAV'S AND SYSTEM SHALL BE THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED. REVIEW THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF ALL MEP TRADES FOR A
COMPLETE SCOPE OF THE WORK.
20. TEST AND BALANCE BOTH AIR AND HYDRONIC SYSTEMS, PROVIDE BALANCING REPORT TO ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER.
21. PIPING SHALL BE SUPPORTED FROM STRUCTURE ABOVE. TO MAXIMIZE HEAD ROOM, INSTALL PIPING TIGHT TO BOTTOM OF BEAMS WHEN RUNNING PERPENDICULAR TO BEAM; INSTALL PIPING TIGHT TO FLOOR SLAB WHEN RUNNING PARALLEL
TO BEAM; PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY FITTINGS AND TRANSITIONS.
22. PROVIDE THROTTLING VALVES AND SHUT-OFF VALVES AS INDICATED IN SPECIFICATIONS IN ADDITION TO THOSE
INDICATED ON THE DOCUMENTS.
23. INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT VALVES AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND AS
DETAILED.
24. PROVIDE AIR VENTS AT ALL HIGH POINTS AND DRAINS AT ALL LOW POINTS.
25. PROVIDE PRESSURE RELIEF DOORS FOR AIR SYSTEMS, PER THE SPECIFICATIONS.
26. PROVIDE MOTORIZED DAMPERS AT ALL PERMANENT OPENINGS (EXHAUST, SUPPLY, RELIEF, O.A. INTAKES, MAKE-UP AIR, SMOKE VENTS, ETC.) EXCEPT DRYER, KITCHEN, AND FUME EXHAUST AND PROVIDE A MEANS TO CONTROL THE DAMPER
OPERATION.
27. ALL SUPPLY RECTANGULAR 90° ELBOWS SHALL HAVE TURNING VANES.
28. PROVIDE DUCT TAKE-OFF TYPES AND VOLUME DAMPERS PER THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DUCT TAKE-OFF DETAILS ON DRAWINGS. TAKE-OFFS SHOWN ON FLOOR PLANS DO NOT REPRESENT THE SPECIFIC TYPE OF TAKE-OFF REQUIRED;
CONSULT THE DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
29. PROVIDE VOLUME DAMPERS ON ALL SUPPLY, EXHAUST, AND RETURN BRANCH DUCTS.
30. COORDINATE AND VERIFY LOCATIONS OF ALL ITEMS REQUIRING ACCESS WITH ARCHITECT IN FIELD., INCLUDING VALVES, VOLUME DAMPERS, FIRE DAMPERS, ETC.
31. ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED ON THE ROOF THAT REQUIRES SERVICING SHALL BE LOCATED A MINIMUM 10'-0" FROM EDGE
OF THE ROOF.
32. ALL EXPOSED DUCTWORK SHALL BE FLAT, OVAL, OR ROUND. COORDINATE WITH ARCHITECT'S CEILING PLANS AND
IDENTIFY ON DUCTWORK SHOP DRAWINGS.
33. PROVIDE DUCT TRANSITIONS AT RTU/AHU CONNECTIONS, ADJUST STEEL FRAMING AND SUPPORTS AFTER FINAL AIR
HANDLING UNIT APPROVAL.
34. IN TIGHT AREAS ALL DUCTWORK SHALL BE INSTALLED AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE, BETWEEN STEEL & TRUSSES, BRUNCH
DUCTWORK SHALL RUN THRU JOIST OPENINGS.
35. ALL THERMOSTATS LOCATED ON OUTSIDE WALL SHALL HAVE INSULATED PAD BEHIND.
36. ALL MOTORIZED DAMPERS SHALL BE WIRED BY ATC CONTRACTOR, COORDINATE VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS WITH
EQUIPMENT.
37. ALL TOILETS & BATHROOMS SHALL HAVE 3/4" UNDERCUT DOORS.
38. ALL LOUVERS ARE SELECTED AND SCHEDULED BY ARCHITECT. LOUVER TAGS ARE SHOWN FOR COORDINATION ONLY.
39. SEISMICALLY SUPPORT THE EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY CODE, THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, AND/OR AS SPECIFIED. SUBMIT ENGINEERED INSTALLATION DETAILS PER THE SPECIFICATIONS. THE CONTRACTOR'S SEISMIC ENGINEER SHALL REVIEW THE INSTALLATION AND PROVIDE A DETAILED REPORT FOR THE RECORD.
38. ALL DUCTWORK AND PIPING CROSSING SEISMIC JOINTS SHALL ACCOMMODATE DIFFERENTIAL MOTION. REFER TO DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. SEE ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR
LOCATIONS.
39. PROVIDE PIPE EXPANSION COMPENSATION FOR THE VARIOUS PIPING SYSTEMS. SUBMIT ENGINEERED DETAILS FOR APPROVAL AND VERIFY INSTALLATION IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CODE. THE CONTRACTOR'S CONSULTING ENGINEER
SHALL REVIEW THE INSTALLATION AND PROVIDE A REPORT OF THE FINDINGS.
HVAC GENERAL NOTES
1. BEFORE SUBMITTING BID, THE CONTRACTORS SHALL VISIT THE JOB SITE AND BECOME FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND THE DOCUMENTS OF OTHER TRADES UNDER WHICH THEIR WORK WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ASSUMPTIONS, OMISSIONS OR ERRORS MADE AS A RESULT OF FAILURE TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
2. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE AND SCHEDULE ANY DAILY INTERRUPTIONS OR SHUTDOWNS OF THE EXISTING SYSTEMS IN ADVANCE WITH OWNER'S DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. THIS SHALL INCLUDE SERVICES INTERRUPTIONS, CONNECTIONS AND DISRUPTIONS EFFECTING OTHER TRADES (MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL).
INCLUDE ALL WORK REQUIRED TO ALLOW PHASED CONSTRUCTION WHERE NECESSARY.
3. DEMOLITION DRAWINGS ARE STRICTLY DIAGRAMMATIC AND SHOW GENERAL ARRANGEMENT AND APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF EXISTING MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. IT IS NOT THE INTENT OF THESE DRAWINGS TO SHOW ALL EQUIPMENT, PIPING OR CONDUIT TO BE REMOVED. EQUIPMENT NOT BEING REUSED SHALL BE REMOVED, INCLUDING ALL ASSOCIATED HANGERS, SUPPORTS, PIPES, CONDUITS, WIRES, AND CONTROLS BACK TO
THE POINT OF ORIGIN.
4. REFER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS. THE FULL EXTENT OF THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION SCOPE OF WORK SHALL BE
DETERMINED BY THE ENTIRE SET OF BID DOCUMENTS.
5. THE CONTRACTORS SHALL COORDINATE THE DEMOLITION SCOPE OF WORK WITH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S OR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PHASING SCHEDULE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. CARE MUST BE TAKEN SO AS NOT TO DESTROY, REMOVE OR DEMOLISH ANY EQUIPMENT, APPURTENANCES OR DEVICES INTENDED TO REMAIN. PROVIDE TEMPORARY SERVICES AND SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE CONTINUOUS
OPERATION OF ACTIVE SYSTEM.
6. THE LOCATION OF EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM SHOWN ON FLOOR PLANS, IS BASED ON THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION, EXACT QUANTITY AND LOCATION(S) OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT, PIPING, DUCTWORK, ETC. TO BE REMOVED AND ADJUST AS
NECESSARY.
7. ALL EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED PIPING INDICATED TO BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED, SHALL BE DISCONNECTED AND REMOVED, INCLUDING HANGERS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, UP TO NEAREST EXISTING ACTIVE MAIN OR BRANCH LINE AND CAPPED AS CLOSE TO THE ACTIVE LINE AS POSSIBLE. NO EQUIPMENT, PIPING, OR CONDUIT
SHALL BE ABANDONED IN PLACE, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED.
8. ALL SYSTEMS TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE REMOVED BACK TO THE POINT OF SOURCE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WHICH SYSTEMS MUST REMAIN ACTIVE TO SERVE ADJACENT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR ENCOUNTER, DURING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING WALLS OR CHASES, ANY PIPING OR CONDUIT WHICH MUST REMAIN ACTIVE, HE SHALL IMMEDIATELY GIVE NOTICE TO THE ENGINEER, GENERAL CONTRACTOR OR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.
9. ALL SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT TO BE REMOVED SHALL BE TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER AT THE END OF EACH DAY. ITEMS REMOVED AND NOT REUSED OR CLAIMED BY THE OWNER SHALL BECOME PROPERTY OF THE TRADE CONTRACTOR AND SHALL BE TRANSPORTED FROM THE SITE. SITE STORAGE OF REMOVED ITEMS WILL
NOT BE PERMITTED.
10. PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL DEMOLISHED EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND REGULATIONS; THIS
APPLIES TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CONTAMINATED ITEMS TO BE DEMOLISHED.
11. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL OBTAIN EXISTING MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FROM THE OWNER IF AVAILABLE TO HELP
DETERMINE FULL SCOPE OF WORK.
HVAC DEMOLITION GENERAL NOTES
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
BJZ
FSM M-0
MECHANICAL
GENERAL NOTES
AND LEGEND
ABBREVIATIONS
Exist. Boiler Rm.
Exist. Stor. & Elect. Room
BASEMENT DEMOLITION PART PLAN1
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"M-1
FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PART PLAN3
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"M-1
1 FURNISH AND INSTALL BUCKLEY ASSOCIATES
WALL CAP MODEL WC18X8.
2 REMOVE EXISTING EXHAUST FAN AND ASSOCIATED
DUCTWORK AND WALL CAP.
EF-2
EF-1
A-140
A-280 A-210
VD
VD
VD
AC-1
AC-2
3 RUN REFRIGERATE LINES AND 1" CONDENSATE
ABOVE THE CEILING AND DOWN TO CU-1 AND CU-2.
4 INSTALL REFRIGERATE LINES AND CONDENSATE ON
THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. INSTALL IN LINE
HIDE. PROVIDE SLASH BLOCK CONDENSATE PIPING.
CO
CO
COCO
CU-1
MECHANICAL NOTES:
Existing Girls
Existing Boys
FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PART PLAN2
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"M-1
1 REMOVE STEAM CONVECTOR. REMOVE STEAM SUPPLY
AND CONDENSATE RETURN BACK TO MAIN AND CAP.
2 REMOVE EXISTING EXHAUST FAN AND ASSOCIATED
DUCTWORK AND WALL CAP.
1 1
2 2
MECHANICAL DEMOLITION NOTES:
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
24" x 36"
O ld
C ol ch es te r
R oa d O ak da le
C T
F ai r O ak s
Sc
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G ir ls R es tr oo m
M od if ic at on s
C om m un it y
C en te r
08/28/2025
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A rc hi te ct s, L L
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RZDesign Associates, Inc.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
BJZ
FSM M-1
MECHANICAL
FLOOR PLANS
Key Plan Main Level Floor
EXHAUST FAN SCHEDULE
1 2
1 2
DUCTLESS SPLIT SYSTEM SCHEDULE
REGISTERS, GRILLES, AND DIFFUSERS (RGD'S)
ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURES:
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
24" x 36"
O ld
C ol ch es te r
R oa d O ak da le
C T
F ai r O ak s
Sc
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G ir ls R es tr oo m
M od if ic at on s
C om m un it y
C en te r
08/28/2025
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RZDesign Associates, Inc.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
BJZ
FSM M-2
MECHANICAL
SCHEDULE AND
DETAILS
HANGERS
WIRES OR
STRAPS
BAND
HANGERS MUST NOT DEFORM DUCT SHAPE
ONE HALF-ROUND MAY BE
USED IF DUCT SHAPE IS
MAINTAINED.
24" DIA. MAX.
HANGERS
LOAD
RATED
FASTENERS
SECURE
WIRE
10" DIA. MAX.
DIA.
WIRE
12' 12'
SPACING
12' 12'
MAXIMUM
Two 8 ga.
Two 10 ga.
Two 12 ga.
One 12 ga.
or One 8 ga.
12' 12' 12'
DIA.
10" dn 11-18"
25-36" 19-24"
61-84" 51-60" 37-50"
50" DIA. MAX.
BAND OF SAME
SIZE AS HANGER
STRAP
1" x 22 ga.
1" x 22 ga.
1" x 20 ga.
1" x 22 ga.
Two 1" x 16 ga.
Two 1" x 18 ga.
Two 1" x 20 ga.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REFER TO THE LATEST EDITION OF SMACNA
STRAP
ROUND DUCT HANGER DETAIL1
SCALE: N.T.SM-2
RECTANGULAR DUCT HANGER DETAIL2
SCALE: N.T.SM-2
IN-LINE FAN DETAIL3
SCALE: N.T.SM-2
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
1. WHEN A CONFLICT BETWEEN THE DRAWINGS, NOTES AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS
OCCUR, THE MORE STRINGENT, AND/OR LARGER QUANTITY AND/OR MORE
EXPENSIVE SHALL APPLY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED WITHIN NOTES OR
SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED, PROVIDED AND INSTALLED WHETHER
SPECIFICALLY INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS OR NOT.
2. IT IS THE INTENTION OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS TO PROVIDE FOR
FINISHED WORK, TESTED AND READY FOR OPERATION.
3. ITEMS AND SERVICES NOT SHOWN ON DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS BUT
REQUIRED TO RENDER THE WORK COMPLETE AND READY FOR OPERATION,
SHALL BE PROVIDED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST.
4. WORK OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS. PROVIDE MATERIALS, LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
NECESSARY TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL ALL WORK AS REQUIRED BY JOB
CONDITIONS. WHERE A CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN THESE NOTES, THE DRAWINGS
AND THE SPECIFICATIONS, THE MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENT SHALL APPLY.
5. DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC AND INDICATE A GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF
WORK AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED SUB-CONTRACTOR DOCUMENTS. IT IS
THE INTENT OF THESE DOCUMENTS TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION AND
INSTALLATION OF ALL NECESSARY WORK AND MATERIALS FOR COMPLETE,
OPERATIONAL AND CODE COMPLIANT SYSTEMS BY THE CONTRACTOR. GENERAL
DESIGN CONCEPTS INDICATED MUST BE FOLLOWED OR BETTERED. THE BID
SHALL INCLUDE OFFSETS, ADDITIONAL PIPING, VALVES AND EQUIPMENT AND
COMPONENTS AS REQUIRED TO MEET CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS FOR PROPER
OPERATION. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. CONSULT ARCHITECTURAL AND
STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS FOR SPACE CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS. DO NOT SCALE THE DRAWINGS.
6. PERFORM THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CONTRACT GENERAL CONDITIONS AND IN COORDINATION WITH ALL OTHER
TRADES. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN CONFORMANCE AND PROVISIONS OF ALL
APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL CODES AND LAWS.
CODES AND STANDARDS:
CONNECTICUT BUILDING CODE AND ALL SUPPLEMENTS
IBC 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE
IEBC 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE
IMC 2015 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE
IMP 2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE
IECC 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
NEC 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE / NFPA 70
NFPA NFPA-101 FIRE SAFETY CODE
ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 ACCESSIBLE AND USABLE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
7. WORK SHALL INCLUDE ALL INCIDENTALS, LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT,
APPLIANCES, SERVICES, HOISTING, SCAFFOLDING, SUPPORTS, TOOLS,
CONSUMABLE ITEMS, FEES, LICENSES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS REQUIRED
FOR A COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEM.
8. STORE MATERIALS INSIDE AND PROTECTED FROM DEBRIS, WEATHER AND
MOISTURE.
9. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL EXAMINE THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
RELATING TO THE WORK OF ALL DIVISIONS AND TRADES AND BECOME FULLY
FAMILIAR AND INFORMED AS TO THE EXTENT AND CHARACTER OF WORK
REQUIRED, AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS DIVISION.
INCLUDE ALL SUCH REQUIREMENTS AS PART OF THIS MECHANICAL WORK.
10. BEFORE SUBMITTING A BID, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE, AND SHALL
BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE WORK
WILL BE INSTALLED. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
ASSUMPTIONS, OMISSIONS OR ERRORS MADE AS A RESULT OF FAILURE TO
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE SITE AND EXISTING BUILDING AND THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
PERMITS AND FEES
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL GIVE ALL NECESSARY NOTICES, OBTAIN ALL PERMITS;
AND PAY ALL GOVERNMENT AND STATE SALES TAXES AND FEES WHERE
APPLICABLE, AND OTHER COSTS, INCLUDING UTILITY CONNECTIONS OR
EXTENSIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE WORK, FILE ALL NECESSARY DRAWINGS,
PREPARE ALL DOCUMENTS AND OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS OF ALL
GOVERNMENTAL AND STATE DEPARTMENTS HAVING JURISDICTION, OBTAIN ALL
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTIONS FOR HIS WORK, AND DELIVER A COPY
TO THE OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE AND
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE WORK. REFER TO THE SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL
CONDITIONS FOR INFORMATION ON WAIVING OF PERMIT FEES.
ALTERATION WORK AND DEMOLITION
1. ALL EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, PIPING, CONTROL DEVICES ETC... TO BE REMOVED,
SHALL BE DISPOSED OF, TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER, OR SALVAGED AS
DIRECTED BY THE OWNER. EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, PIPING, CONTROL DEVICES,
ETC. SHALL NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE OWNERS
APPROVAL. REMOVE ALL EXISTING COMPONENTS REQUIRED TO MEET THE
FUNCTIONAL INTENT OF THE DESIGN DRAWINGS.
2. NO DEAD ENDS SHALL BE LEFT ON ANY DUCTWORK AND PIPING SYSTEMS UPON
COMPLETION OF WORK. ALL DUCTWORK AND PIPING BEING REMOVED SHALL BE
PROPERLY VALVED AND CAPPED AT THE MAINS.
3. ALL SYSTEMS SHALL BE LEFT IN WORKING ORDER TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE
OWNER UPON COMPLETION OF ALL NEW WORK.
4. CONDUCT SELECTIVE DEMOLITION WORK IN A MANNER THAT WILL MINIMIZE NEED
FOR DISRUPTION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS IN OTHER AREAS OF THE BUILDING.
PROVIDE MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE TO OWNER OF DEMOLITION OR
SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ACTIVITIES THAT WILL AFFECT NORMAL OPERATIONS IN THE
BUILDING OR REQUIRE THE INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICES.
5. DRAINING OF PIPING SYSTEMS: WHERE EXISTING PIPING SYSTEMS REQUIRE
DRAINING OF FLUIDS FROM EQUIPMENT AND PIPING, ALL DRAINAGE SHALL BE
DIRECTED BY HOSE OR PIPE TO SUITABLE, FREE FLOWING DRAINS OR SUITABLE
CONTAINERS. DO NOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE FLUID/WATER BUILDUP ON FLOORS OR
SITE AREA. ENSURE THAT EXISTING DRAINS ARE KEPT CLEAR OF DEBRIS TO
PREVENT BLOCKAGES.
6. CERTAIN ITEMS OF EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING OR DUCTWORK MAY BE
INDICATED FOR REMOVAL, RELOCATION OR ABANDONMENT. ITEMS NOTED FOR
REMOVAL SHALL BE DISCONNECTED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE CONTRACTOR OR
TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER IF THE OWNER SO REQUESTS. IF INSTRUCTED TO
DISPOSE OF ITEMS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL REMOVE THE ITEMS FROM THE
PREMISES AND DISPOSE OF THEM IN A SAFE, LEGAL AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER
AND LOCATION. ITEMS NOTED FOR RELOCATION ARE INTENDED FOR REUSE IN
ANOTHER LOCATION AS DESIGNATED ON THE DRAWINGS. IT SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL FROM ITS
PRESENT LOCATION, STORE THE MATERIAL IN A SAFE PLACE, AND REINSTALL THE
MATERIAL IN ITS NEW LOCATION. QUESTIONS REGARDING THE SUITABILITY OF
THE MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE BROUGHT, IN WRITTEN FORM, TO THE
ATTENTION OF THE OWNER/ENGINEER. ABANDONMENT SHALL BE DEFINED AS
LEAVING IN PLACE ANY ITEM SO DESIGNATED AND SHALL INCLUDE PROPER
PIPING OR DUCTWORK TERMINATION WITHIN ANY OCCUPIED OR OPEN AREA. ALL
ABANDONED PIPES AND DUCTS SHALL BE DISCONNECTED AND CAPPED AT THEIR
MAINS.
COORDINATION WITH OTHER DIVISIONS
1. ALL WORK SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER TRADES AND
FULL COOPERATION SHALL BE GIVEN IN ORDER THAT ALL WORK MAY PROCEED
WITH A MINIMUM OF DELAY AND INTERFERENCE. PARTICULAR EMPHASIS IS
PLACED ON TIMELY INSTALLATION OF MAJOR APPARATUS AND FURNISHING
OTHER CONTRACTORS, ESPECIALLY THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, WITH
INFORMATION AS TO OPENINGS, CHASES, SLEEVES, BASES, INSERTS, EQUIPMENT
LOCATIONS, PANELS, ETC., REQUIRED BY OTHER TRADES.
2. THE CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO EXAMINE ALL OF THE PROJECT DRAWINGS,
INCLUDING THE SITE, ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL AND THOSE OF OTHER
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES AND MUTUALLY ARRANGE WORK SO AS
TO AVOID INTERFERENCE WITH THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES AND / OR EXISTING
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT. IN GENERAL, DUCTWORK, HEATING PIPING,
SPRINKLER PIPING AND DRAINAGE LINES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER WATER, GAS
AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. THE ENGINEER SHALL MAKE FINAL DECISIONS
REGARDING THE ARRANGEMENT OF WORK WHICH CANNOT BE AGREED UPON BY
THE CONTRACTORS.
3. WHERE THE WORK OF THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE INSTALLED IN CLOSE
PROXIMITY TO OR WILL INTERFERE WITH WORK OF OTHER TRADES, THE
CONTRACTORS WILL COOPERATE IN WORKING OUT SPACE CONDITIONS TO MAKE
A SATISFACTORY ADJUSTMENT.
4. IF THE WORK UNDER A SECTION IS INSTALLED BEFORE COORDINATING WITH
OTHER DIVISIONS OR SECTIONS OR SO AS TO CAUSE INTERFERENCE WITH WORK
OF OTHER SECTIONS, THE NECESSARY CHANGES TO CORRECT THE CONDITION
SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONTRACTOR CAUSING THE INTERFERENCE WITHOUT
EXTRA CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
SHUT DOWNS
1. WHEN INSTALLATION OF A NEW SYSTEM REQUIRES THE TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN
OF AN EXISTING OPERATING SYSTEM, THE CONNECTION OF THE NEW SYSTEM
SHALL BE PERFORMED AT SUCH TIME AS DESIGNATED BY THE ENGINEER OR THE
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
2. THE ENGINEER AND THE OWNER SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF THE ESTIMATED
DURATION OF THE SHUTDOWN PERIOD AT LEAST THREE (3) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF
THE DATE THE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED.
3. WORK SHALL BE ARRANGED FOR CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE WHENEVER
POSSIBLE. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY LABOR,
INCLUDING OVERTIME IF REQUIRED, TO ASSURE THAT EXISTING OPERATING
SERVICES WILL BE SHUT DOWN ONLY DURING THE TIME ACTUALLY REQUIRED TO
MAKE NECESSARY CONNECTIONS.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, ALL WIRING SHALL BE FURNISHED AND
INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 26.
2. ALL POWER WIRING SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED UNDER DIVISION 26
COMPLETE FROM POWER SOURCE TO MOTOR OR EQUIPMENT JUNCTION BOX
INCLUDING POWER WIRING THROUGH THE STARTERS. ALL STARTERS NOT
FACTORY MOUNTED ON EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MOUNTED UNDER THE
SPECIFICATION SECTION FURNISHING THE STARTER.
3. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH AND INSTALL ALL TEMPERATURE
CONTROL WIRING, INTERLOCK WIRING AND EQUIPMENT CONTROL WIRING FOR
THE EQUIPMENT FURNISHED UNDER THIS DIVISION.
4. THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH STARTERS AND/OR
DISCONNECTS TO THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR EQUIPMENT PROVIDED.
THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
PROPERLY SIZED OVERLOAD HEATERS IN ALL STARTERS THAT HE FURNISHES.
SHOP DRAWINGS
1. PRIOR TO DELIVERY TO THE JOBSITE AND SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW
THOROUGH REVIEW, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT, FOR REVIEW, DETAILED
SHOP DRAWINGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL SPECIFIED IN EACH SECTION
AND COORDINATED DUCTWORK LAYOUTS. ALL DUCTWORK SHOP DRAWINGS,
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND ALL DIAGRAMS AND RISERS SHALL BE
SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY FORMAT. NO MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT MAY BE
DELIVERED TO THE JOB SITE OR INSTALLED UNTIL THE CONTRACTOR HAS
RECEIVED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR THE PARTICULAR MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT
WHICH HAVE BEEN PROPERLY REVIEWED.
2. SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER AWARD OF
CONTRACT BEFORE ANY MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT IS PURCHASED. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FOR REVIEW COPIES OF ALL SHOP DRAWINGS TO BE
INCORPORATED IN THE MECHANICAL CONTRACT. REFER TO THE GENERAL
CONDITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE QUANTITY OF
COPIES REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION. WHERE QUANTITIES ARE NOT SPECIFIED,
PROVIDE SEVEN (7) COPIES FOR REVIEW.
3. PROVIDE SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL DEVICES SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS IN
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES AND FOR ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING DUCTWORK, PIPING,
CONTROLS, ETC., OR WHERE CALLED FOR ELSEWHERE IN THE SPECIFICATIONS.
SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL INCLUDE MANUFACTURERS' NAMES, CATALOG NUMBERS,
CUTS, WIRING AND PIPING DIAGRAMS AND OTHER SUCH DESCRIPTIVE DATA AS
MAY BE REQUIRED TO IDENTIFY AND ACCEPT THE EQUIPMENT, CERTIFIED
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS, ACCURATE LAYOUT AND ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS,
LOCATIONS AND SIZES OF ALL CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT WEIGHTS. ALL
PERFORMANCE DATA REQUIRED TO VERIFY THE EQUIPMENT'S SUITABILITY SHALL
BE CLEARLY PRESENTED. A COMPLETE LIST IN EACH CATEGORY (EXAMPLE: ALL
DIFFUSERS) OF ALL SHOP DRAWINGS, CATALOG CUTS, MATERIAL LISTS, ETC.,
SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER AT ONE TIME. NO CONSIDERATION WILL
BE GIVEN TO A PARTIAL SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTAL.
A. EQUIPMENT SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL CONTAIN FULL RANGE PERFORMANCE
CURVES, GRAPHS, TABLES OR OTHER PERTINENT DATA WHICH CLEARLY
INDICATES OPERATIONAL RANGE OF A GIVEN UNIT SIZE. COMPUTER
GENERATED/PLOTTED CURVES OR INFORMATION, BASED SOLELY ON THE
DESIGN PERFORMANCE, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
B. ALL SUBMITTALS OF EQUIPMENT FURNISHED WITH MOTORS SHALL CONTAIN A
COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE MOTOR'S OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
(HORSEPOWER, VOLTAGE, PHASE, SERVICE FACTOR) AND THE NAMEPLATE
MOTOR EFFICIENCY.
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
1. PROVIDE A COMPLETE SET OF AS -BUILT DRAWINGS REFLECTING AS INSTALLED
CONDITIONS. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SHALL INDICATE ALL INSTALLED CONDITIONS
OF SYSTEMS WITHIN THIS DISCIPLINE. DRAWINGS SHALL BE OF SIMILAR SCALE AS
THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INCLUDE DETAILS AS NECESSARY TO
CLEARLY REFLECT THE INSTALLED CONDITION. DRAWINGS SHALL BE BOUND IN A
COMPLETE AND CONSECUTIVE SET. SUPPLEMENTAL SKETCHES AND LOOSE
PAPERWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE AND WILL BE RETURNED FOR REVISION.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH THE ENGINEERS COMMENTS TO
PRODUCE A CLEAR AND CONCISE SET OF DRAWINGS. DRAWINGS SHALL BE
SUBMITTED IN BOTH HARD COPY AND ELECTRONIC (AUTO-CAD VERSION AS
REQUIRED BY THE OWNER) VERSION. NUMBER OF COPIES OF EACH AS
REQUESTED BY THE OWNER.
2. PROVIDE “AS-BUILT DRAWINGS” INDICATING IN A NEAT AND ACCURATE MANNER A
COMPLETE RECORD OF ALL REVISIONS OF THE ORIGINAL DESIGN OF THE WORK.
INDICATE THE FOLLOWING INSTALLED CONDITIONS:
A. INCLUDE ALL CHANGES AND AN ACCURATE RECORD, ON REPRODUCTIONS OF
THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS OR APPROPRIATE SHOP DRAWINGS, OF ALL
DEVIATIONS, BETWEEN THE WORK SHOWN AND THE WORK INSTALLED.
B. MAINS AND BRANCHES OF PIPING SYSTEMS, WITH VALVES AND CONTROL
DEVICES LOCATED AND NUMBERED, CONCEALED UNIONS LOCATED, AND WITH
ITEMS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE LOCATED (I.E. TRAPS, STRAINERS,
EXPANSION COMPENSATORS, TANKS, ETC.) VALVE LOCATION DIAGRAMS,
COMPLETE WITH VALVE TAG CHART.
C. EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS (EXPOSEED AND CONCEALED), DIMENSIONED FROM
PROMINENT BUILDING LINES.
D. APPROVED SUBSTITUTIONS, CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, AND ACTUAL
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INSTALLED.
E. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS, ACTUAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INSTALLED.
3. SUBMIT FOR REVIEW BOUND SETS OF THE REQUIRED DRAWINGS, MANUALS AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
4. SUBMIT A COMPLETE MAINTENANCE MANUAL OF ALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED
UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
HANGERS AND SUPPORT
1. SEISMIC RESTRAINT: PROVIDE SEISMIC RESTRAINT AND EXPANSION OF ALL
MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND LOCAL
BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS. SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS SIGNED AND SEALED
BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF THE
PROJECT INDICATING ALL NECESSARY COMPONENT CUTS, PLAN LOCATIONS AND
CALCULATIONS FOR A COMPLETE SYSTEM.
2. PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY STRUCTURAL MEMBERS INCLUDING ADDITIONAL
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT TO SUPPORT PIPING AND EQUIPMENT. HANGERS AND
SUPPORTS SHALL BE OF AN APPROVED DESIGN NECESSARY TO SUPPORT
DUCTWORK, PIPING EQUIPMENT AND TO KEEP IN PROPER ALIGNMENT AND
PREVENT TRANSMISSION OF INJURIOUS THRUSTS AND VIBRATIONS. IN ALL CASES
WHERE HANGERS, BRACKETS, ETC. ARE SUPPORTED FROM CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION, DO NOT WEAKEN CONCRETE OR PENETRATE WATERPROOFING.
ALL HANGERS AND SUPPORTS SHALL BE CAPABLE OF SCREW ADJUSTMENT
AFTER PIPING IS ERECTED. HANGERS SUPPORTING PIPING EXPANDING INTO
LOOPS, BENDS, AND OFFSETS SHALL BE SECURED TO THE BUILDING STRUCTURE
IN SUCH A MANNER THAT HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT PERPENDICULAR TO THE
RUN OF PIPING SUPPORTED MAY BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE DISPLACEMENT
DUE TO EXPANSION. ALL SUCH HANGERS SHALL BE FINALLY ADJUSTED BOTH IN
THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DIRECTION, AS REQUIRED. HANGERS IN
CONTACT WITH COPPER OR BRASS PIPE SHALL BE DIELECTRIC, COMPATIBLE
WITH COPPER AND BRASS ALLOY OR PROVIDED WITH FELT SLEEVE.
3. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR DUCTWORK, PIPING AND EQUIPMENT WHEN
DECK IS NOT CAPABLE OF SUPPORT.
4. BEAM CLAMPS - HANGERS SUPPORTED FROM STEEL SHALL BE CENTER LOADING
BEAM CLAMPS FOR HANGERS SUPPORTING PIPING 2 INCHES FOR 2-1/2 INCHES
AND LARGER, I BEAM CLAMPS SHALL BE FORGED STEEL. "C" CLAMPS ARE NOT TO
BE USED.
5. PROVIDE AND INSTALL EXPANSION COMPENSATION FOR ALL PIPING. SUBMIT
PLANS, CALCULATIONS AND EQUIPMENT DATA.
WIND RESTRAINTS
1. ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES AND SUPPORTS THAT ARE EXPOSED
TO WIND SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED TO RESIST THE WIND PRESSURES
DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE FOR
THE SITE BASED ON ASCE 7. WIND PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS ARE BASED ON
THE EXPOSURE OF THE BUILDING AND WIND SPEEDS FOR THAT REGION. SUBMIT
SHOP DRAWINGS SIGNED AND SEALED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF THE PROJECT INDICATING ALL NECESSARY
COMPONENT CUTS, PLAN LOCATIONS AND CALCULATIONS FOR A COMPLETE
SYSTEM.
DUCTWORK
1. DUCTWORK SHALL BE FABRICATED FROM HOT-DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET
CONFORMING TO ASTM A653, WITH G60 COATING. EXHAUST DUCTWORK SERVING
TOILET/SHOWER SPACES SHALL BE ALUMINUM SHEET ALLOY 3003-H14, ASTM B
209, ALUMINUM CONNECTORS AND BAR STOCK: ALLOY 6061-T6 OR OF EQUIVALENT
STRENGTH.
2. MANUFACTURED METAL DUCTWORK AND FITTINGS SHALL BE BY LINDAB, SEMCO
OR UNITED McGILL CORP. FLAT OVAL AND ROUND DUCTS: MACHINE MADE FROM
SPIRAL LOCKSEAM DUCT WITH LIGHT REINFORCING CORRUGATIONS; FITTINGS
MANUFACTURED OF AT LEAST TWO GAGES HEAVER THAN METAL DUCT.
3. FABRICATE, SUPPORT, INSTALL AND SEAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC
DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND AS INDICATED.
PROVIDE DUCT MATERIAL, GAUGES, REINFORCING AND SEALING FOR OPERATING
PRESSURES INDICATED.
4. INSULATED FLEXIBLE DUCTS SHALL BE FABRICATED FROM MULTIPLE LAYERS OF
ALUMINUM LAMINATE SUPPORTED BY HELICALLY WOUND SPRING STEEL WIRE
WITH FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND POLYETHYLENE VAPOR BARRIER. PRESSURE
RATING SHALL BE 10 INCH W.G. POSITIVE AND 1.0 INCH W.G. NEGATIVE. FLEXIBLE
DUCTS SHALL NOT PASS THROUGH WALLS NOR EXCEED 8 FEET IN LENGTH.
SECURE TO DUCT TAP WITH CLAMP OR DRAWBAND. PROPERLY SUPPORT SO AS
NOT TO SAG OR KINK.
5. JOINT SEALERS AND SEALANTS SHALL BE NON-HARDENING, WATER, MILDEW AND
MOLD RESISTANT. MAXIMUM FLAME SPREAD OF 25, SMOKE DEVELOPED OF 50
WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E84.
6. PROVIDE AIR FOIL TURNING VANES WHEN RECTANGULAR ELBOWS MUST BE
USED.
7. ACCESS DOORS SHALL BE PROVIDED UNDER THIS SECTION AS REQUIRED TO
PROVIDE ACCESS TO FIRE AND SMOKE DAMPERS, CONTROLS, HUMIDIFIERS,
COILS VALVES, ETC., WHICH ARE LOCATED IN DUCTS.
8. ON ALL AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING AIR HANDLERS, ERV UNITS, UTILITY
AND CABINET FANS, FURNISH AND INSTALL FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTORS TO
ISOLATE FAN VIBRATION FROM THE DUCT SYSTEM. (EXCEPTION: AIR HANDLING
UNITS WITH INTERNAL FAN VIBRATION ISOLATORS AND FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS
INSTALLED BETWEEN FAN AND HOUSING.)
9. ACCESSORY DUCTWORK MATERIALS SUCH AS TAPES, SEALANTS, FASTENERS,
ETC., SHALL COMPLY WITH NFPA 90A WITH A MAXIMUM FLAME SPREAD RATING OF
25 AND A MAXIMUM SMOKE DEVELOPED RATING OF 50, AND SHALL BE SMACNA
AND UL APPROVED.
REGISTERS, GRILLES AND DIFFUSERS
1. REGISTERS, GRILLES AND DIFFUSERS SHALL BE AS SCHEDULED ON THE
DRAWINGS. FINISH SHALL BE AS SELECTED BY THE ARCHITECT.
2. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
3. CHECK LOCATIONS OF OUTLETS AND INLETS AND MAKE NECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS IN POSITION TO CONFORM WITH ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES,
SYMMETRY AND LIGHTING ARRANGEMENT. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL
REFLECTED CEILING PLAN FOR LOCATIONS OF REGISTERS, GRILLS AND
DIFFUSERS.
4. INSTALL DIFFUSERS TO DUCTWORK WITH AIR TIGHT CONNECTION.PAINT INSIDE
OF DUCT CONNECTION TO REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS BLACK FOR A DISTANCE
OF 18" WHEREVER SHINY SHEETMETAL IS VISIBLE FORM THE OCCUPIED SPACE.
5. PROVIDE BALANCING DAMPERS ON DUCT TAKE-OFFS TO DIFFUSERS, GRILLES
AND REGISTERS, DESPITE WHETHER DAMPERS ARE SPECIFIED AS PART OF THE
DIFFUSER, GRILLE OR REGISTER ASSEMBLY.
PIPING INSULATION:
A. PROVIDE RIGID MOLDED, NONCOMBUSTIBLE FIBERGLASS PIPE INSULATION
WITH WHITE KRAFT PAPER VAPOR BARRIER JACKET AND SELF-SEALING LAP
JOINT AND BUTT STRIPS. INSULATION SHALL BE 1.5 PCF DENSITY WITH K
VALUE OF 0.24 AT 75 DEG F. INSULATION SHALL BE RATED FOR OPERATING
TEMPERATURES FROM 0 DEG F TO 850 DEG F AND BE EQUIVALENT TO OWENS
CORNING ASJ-SSL II OR EQUIVALENT.
B. FITTINGS SHALL BE COVERED WITH FLEXIBLE FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND
ZESTON PVC FITTING COVERS. INSULATION THICKNESS SHALL BE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE.
C. ALL INSULATION MATERIALS, INCLUDING JACKETS AND ADHESIVES, SHALL
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA 90A, ACCORDING TO ASTM TEST E-84,
NFPA 255 AND UL 723, HAVING A FLAME-SPREAD RATING OF NOT OVER 25, A
SMOKE-DEVELOPED RATING OF NOT OVER 50 AND A FUEL-CONTRIBUTED
RATING OF NOT OVER 50.
3. PIPING INSTALLATION
A. ALL PIPE CONNECTIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED TO ALLOW FOR FREEDOM OF
MOVEMENT OF THE PIPING DURING EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION WITHOUT
SPRINGING. SWING JOINTS, EXPANSION LOOPS AND EXPANSION JOINTS WITH
PROPER ANCHORS AND GUIDES SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
WHERE NECESSARY AND/OR WHERE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. ANCHORS
AND GUIDES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW OF THE ENGINEER. PAY
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO PLASTIC PIPING WITH HIGH COEFFICIENTS OF
EXPANSION.
B. REMOVE SCALE AND DIRT ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PIPE BEFORE
ASSEMBLY.
C. AFTER COMPLETION, FILL, CLEAN AND TREAT SYSTEM. VENT AIR FROM
SYSTEM.
D. INSTALL HOT WATER AND CHILLED WATER PIPING TO ASME B31.9
REQUIREMENTS.
E. ROUTE PIPING IN AN ORDERLY MANNER, PARALLEL TO BUILDING STRUCTURE,
AND MAINTAIN GRADIENT. GROUP PIPING WHENEVER PRACTICAL AT COMMON
ELEVATIONS. SLEEVE PIPING PASSING THROUGH PARTITIONS, WALLS AND
FLOORS. SLOPE PIPING AND ARRANGE TO DRAIN AT LOW POINTS.
F. PIPING SYSTEMS SHALL BE PERMANENTLY LABELED TO IDENTIFY FLUID INSIDE
PIPES, DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW AND APPROXIMATE WORKING PRESSURE.
LABELING SYSTEM SHALL BE "OPTI-CODE" WITH "ARROWS ON A ROLL TAPE"
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO PIPING AS MANUFACTURED BY SETON NAME PLATE
CORP., OR AN ACCEPTED EQUIVALENT.
G. UNIONS ARE TO BE USED AT CONNECTIONS TO FIXTURES AND OTHER
APPARATUS TO ALLOW EASY REMOVAL. PROVIDE ACCEPTABLE DIELECTRIC
UNIONS OR ADAPTERS AT ALL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FERROUS AND
NON-FERROUS PIPING.
H. ANY EXPOSED, UNINSULATED PIPING LOCATED IN FINISHED AREAS WHERE
PIPING PASSES THROUGH WALLS, FLOOR OR CEILING, SHALL BE
CHROME-PLATED WITH CHROME-PLATED ESCUTCHEONS.
I. PROVIDE HOSE BIB DRAINS WITH BRASS CAPS AT LOW POINTS OF PIPING
RISERS FOR DRAINAGE.
6. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. ALL HANGER, SUPPORT AND ANCHOR TYPES OR MODEL NUMBERS SPECIFIED
HEREIN ARE BASED ON GRINNELL OR ACCEPTABLE EQUIVALENT. SUPPORTS
SHALL CONFORM TO MSS-SP-69 AND ANSI B31.1. WIRE AND/OR STRAP
HANGERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.
B. ALTERNATE PIPING SUPPORT SYSTEMS MAY BE ACCEPTABLE BASED ON TYPE
AND SIZE OF PIPING INSTALLED AND SUPPORT SYSTEM EMPLOYED. STRUT
SYSTEMS SUCH AS B-LINE, UNI-STRUT, SUPER STRUT, ETC. WITH INTEGRAL
PIPE CLAMPING AND SUPPORTING HARDWARE OR INNOVATIVE SUPPORT
PRODUCTS MAY BE ACCEPTED. SUBMIT A DRAFT SUBMITTAL TO ENGINEER
PRIOR TO OFFICIAL SUBMITTAL FOR APPROVAL TO DETERMINE ACCEPTABILITY
OF ALTERNATIVE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
C. IN NO CASE SHALL PIPING BE BOTTOM OR FLOOR SUPPORTED ON THREADED
ROD ONLY. A MANUFACTURED SUPPORT / BASE SHALL BE EMPLOYED WHICH IS
DURABLE AND SUITABLE RESISTANT TO THE EFFECTS OF CORROSION AND
MINOR IMPACT.
D. HANGERS FOR PIPE SIZES TWO (2") INCHES AND SMALLER SHALL BE
LIGHT-DUTY, CLEVIS-TYPE HANGERS, #65. FOR COPPER PIPES TWO (2") INCHES
AND SMALLER, USE CT-69 COPPER BAND HANGERS OR CT-65 COPPER PLATED
CLEVIS.
E. HANGERS FOR PIPING OVER 2-1/2 INCHES SHALL BE GENERAL-DUTY,
CLEVIS-TYPE HANGERS, #260. FOR COPPER SIZES 2-1/2 INCHES THROUGH 4
INCHES, USE CT-65. THESE HANGERS MAY BE USED FOR LARGER SIZES IN
PLASTIC DRAINAGE PIPING. USE SADDLES OR INSULATION PROTECTORS FOR
PLASTIC PIPE OR USE FEE & MASON FIGURE 108.
F. FOR INSULATED COLD AND/OR CHILLED WATER PIPING SYSTEMS, HANGERS
SHALL BE SIZED FOR THE SPECIFIED INSULATION THICKNESS. PROVIDE
NON-COMPRESSIBLE, FOAM-TYPE PIPE COVERING SADDLES OF THE REQUIRED
THICKNESS AND A SHEET METAL HANGER SADDLE TO PREVENT CRUSHING OF
INSULATION BY THE HANGER. INSULATED HOT WATER PIPING MAY BE
INSTALLED WITH LINE- SIZE HANGERS. INSULATE AROUND HANGER.
G. VERTICAL RISERS SHALL BE SUPPORTED WITH RISER CLAMPS. FOR PIPES
2-1/2" AND SMALLER, USE FIGURE 261. FOR PIPES 3" THROUGH 8”, USE RISER
CLAMPS, FIGURE 261 WITH SHEAR LUGS WELDED TO PIPE. RISERS 10” AND
LARGER, OR WHERE RISER CLAMP MUST BE HUNG FROM STRUCTURE ABOVE
OR ON HIGH PRESSURE STEAM OR HIGH TEMPERATURE HOT WATER SYSTEMS
USE A 4 OR 6 BOLT CLAMP, FIGURE 40.
H. UPPER ATTACHMENTS FOR PIPING IN WOOD CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE
MALLEABLE IRON SIDE BEAM BRACKET, GRINNELL #202, WITH LEG BOLT INTO
SIDE OF WOOD MEMBER OR APPROVED “SAMMY” TYPE SCREWS.
REFRIGERANT PIPING
1. DRAWN (RIGID) COPPER TUBE SHALL BE TYPE ACR, R410 RATED, ASTM B280, H58
TEMPER, CLEAN, DRY AND CAPPED. FITTINGS SHALL BE ASME B16.22 WROUGHT
COPPER. JOINTS SHALL BE BRAZED WITH AWS A5.8 BCUP SILVER / PHOSPHORUS /
COPPER ALLOY.
2. ANNEALED (SOFT) COPPER TUBE SHALL BE TYPE ACR, R410 RATED, ASTM B280,
O60 TEMPER, CLEAN, DRY AND CAPPED. FITTINGS SHALL BE ASME 16.22
WROUGHT COPPER. JOINTS SHALL BE FLARED OR BRAZED WITH AWS A5.8 BCUP
SILVER / PHOSPHORUS / COPPER ALLOY.
3. INSULATION SHALL BE FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC. INSULATION THICKNESS SHALL
BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE.
4. PIPING INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL REFRIGERATION PIPING IN ACCORDANCE WITH VRF SYSTEM
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND ASME B31.5.
B. ROUTE PIPING IN AN ORDERLY MANNER, PARALLEL TO BUILDING STRUCTURE,
AND MAINTAIN GRADIENT. GROUP PIPING WHENEVER PRACTICAL AT COMMON
ELEVATIONS. SLEEVE PIPING PASSING THROUGH PARTITIONS, WALLS AND
FLOORS. SLOPE PIPING AND ARRANGE TO DRAIN AT LOW POINTS.
TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING
1. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE WORK, BUT BEFORE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION,
TEST, ADJUST AND BALANCE ALL AIR AND WATER SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EITHER AABC, NEBB, OR TABB STANDARDS.
2. TESTING AND BALANCING CONTRACTORS SHALL BE CERTIFIED BY EITHER AABC,
NEBB OR TABB.
3. AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS SHALL BE BALANCED TO WITHIN PLUS OR MINUS 5
PERCENT OF DESIGN FOR SUPPLY SYSTEMS AND PLUS OR MINUS 10 PERCENT
FOR RETURN AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
4. AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS SHALL BE BALANCED TO WITHIN PLUS 10 PERCENT AND
MINUS 5 PERCENT OF DESIGN TO SPACE. ADJUST OUTLETS AND INLETS IN SPACE
TO WITHIN PLUS OR MINUS 10 PERCENT OF DESIGN.
5. ADJUST HYDRONIC SYSTEMS TO WITHIN PLUS OR MINUS 10 PERCENT OF DESIGN.
6. PERMANENTLY MARK SETTINGS OF VALVES, DAMPERS, AND OTHER ADJUSTMENT
DEVICES ALLOWING SETTINGS TO BE RESTORED. SET AND LOCK MEMORY STOPS.
7. SUBMIT FINAL REPORT INDICATING DESIGN VERSUS FINAL PERFORMANCE;
NOTABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SYSTEM; DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS
OPERATION SEQUENCE; TEST CONDITIONS; AND A LIST OF INSTRUMENTS USED.
FINAL REPORT SHALL BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF
THE PROJECT.
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
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BJZ
FSM M-3
MECHANICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
WP
GFI
ETR
EF
C/B
C
A.F.F.
A.F.G.
A
ELECTRICAL LEGEND
WAP
REBRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING
BRANCH CIRCUIT HOMERUN
ELECTRICAL GROUND
AMPERE
ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR
ABOVE FINISHED GRADE
CONDUIT
CIRCUIT BREAKER
EXHAUST FAN
EXISTING TO REMAIN
GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER
REMOVE EXISTING
WIRELESS ACCESS POINT
WEATHER PROOF
N O T E : ALL MOUNTING HEIGHTS GIVEN ARE TO CENTERLINE OF DEVICE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
RECESSED CEILING MOUNTED LIGHT FIXTURE - SUBLETTER INDICATES TYPE
GROUNDED DUPLEX GFI RECEPTACLE "WEATHERPROOF WHILE IN-USE" COVER
MOTOR
ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD
AC ABOVE COUNTER
LOW VOLTAGE WIRING
NL NEW LOCATION OF EXISTING RELCOATED
OS CEILING MOUNTED OCCUPANCY SENSOR
LIGHT FIXTURE WITH INTEGRAL EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERY PACK
WEATHERPROOF NON-FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCHWP
WP
G
H HEAT DETECTOR
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
24" x 36"
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RZDesign Associates, Inc.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
BJZ
DSL E-0
ELECTRICAL
GENERAL
INFORMATION
T TRANSFORMER
Existing Girls
Existing Boys
FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PART PLAN1
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"E-1
OS OS
ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DEMOLITION NOTES:
DISCONNECT AND REMOVE LIGHTING FIXTURE AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITING.
RETAIN UNSWITCHED CIRCUIT FOR CONNECTION TO NEW LIGHTS.
DISCONNECT AND REMOVE CEILING MOUNTED OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND
ASSOCIATED CIRCUITING.
FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PART PLAN2
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"E-1
OS OS
ELECTRICAL LIGHTING NEW WORK NOTES:
PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW CEILING MOUNTED OCCUPANCY SENSOR: EQUAL
TO CURRENT LIGHTING #OMNIDT2000BP1277. CONNECT TO UNSWITCHED LEG
OF AREA LIGHTING CIRCUIT.
AE
AE
AE
AE
PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHTING FIXTURE TYPE 'AE': EQUAL TO COLUMBIA LIGHTING
#LJT24-35-HLG-FS-A12-EU-ELL14, WITH EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK. CONNECT
FIXTURE TO SWITCHED LEG (FROM OCCUPANCY SENSOR) FOR NORMAL LIGHTING
CONTROL AND UNSWITCHED LEG FOR EMERGENCY LIGHTING CONTROL.)
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
24" x 36"
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C ol ch es te r
R oa d O ak da le
C T
F ai r O ak s
Sc
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G ir ls R es tr oo m
M od if ic at on s
C om m un it y
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RZDesign Associates, Inc.
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
BJZ
DSL E-1
ELECTRICAL
LIGHTING
Existing Girls
Existing Boys
FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PART PLAN1
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"E-2
H H
ELECTRICAL POWER DEMOLITION NOTES:
DISCONNECT AND REMOVE EXHAUST FAN CIRCUITING.1
DISCONNECT AND REMOVE EXISTING HEAT DETECTOR. EXISTING
CIRCUITING TO REMAIN. RETAIN DETECTOR FOR REINSTALLATION
IN NEW CEILING.
FIRST FLOOR NEW WORK PART PLAN2
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"E-2
ELECTRICAL POWER NEW WORK NOTES:
NEW EXHAUST FAN (SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS.) CONNECT TO SWITCHED
LEG OF ROOM LIGHTING CIRCUIT.
REINSTALL EXISTING HEAT DETECTOR IN NEW CEILING, AND RECONNECT TO
EXISTING CIRCUITING.
EF-2
EF-1
AC-1 AC-2
CU-1
WP
WP
G
H H
EXISTING PANEL 'PP' TO REMAIN. PROVIDE AND INSTALL ONE (1) NEW 25A-2P
AND ONE (1) NEW 20A-1P CIRCUIT BREAKER.
PP-9,11
NEW HEAT PUMP OUTDOOR UNIT (SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS). ROUTE
2#10+#10G~3/4"C TO NEW 25A-2P C/B IN PANEL 'PP.'
NEW HEAT PUMP INDOOR UNIT (TYP. OF 2 - SEE MECHANICAL DRAWINGS).
ROUTE 3#14 INTERCONNECTING CABLE (PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIRMENTS)
TO OUTDOOR UNIT.
TO CU-1
TO CU-1
NEW WEATHER RESISTANT, TAMPER RESISTANT, GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER DUPLEX RECEPTACLE (NEMA 5-15R) WITH "IN-USE" COVER.
CONNECT TO NEW 20A,120V BATHROOM CIRCUIT.
PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW ELECTRONIC FAUCET TRANSFORMER ABOVE
CEILING (ONE PER BATHROOM) AND CONNECT (2#12+#12G~3/4"C) TO NEW
NEW 20A,120V BATHROOM CIRCUIT. ROUTE 24V LOW VOLTAGE CABLE FROM
TRANSFORMER TO THREE FAUCETS PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS.
PP-10
TT
(COORDINATE w/DIVISION 22.)
AS NOTED
SCALE:
PROJECT NO.:
DRAWN BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
2022-10.22
Plans
24" x 36"
O ld
C ol ch es te r
R oa d O ak da le
C T
F ai r O ak s
Sc
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G ir ls R es tr oo m
M od if ic at on s
C om m un it y
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08/28/2025
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
750 OLD MAIN STREET
SUITE 202
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067
P: (860) 436-4336 F: (860) 436-4450 www.rzdesignassociates.com
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DSL E-2
ELECTRICAL
POWER FLOOR
PLANS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. GENERAL
1. REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED ON COVER SHEET, ALONG WITH ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND ALL ITS SECTIONS, COMPRISE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACT. DRAWINGS AND ALL THEIR REVISIONS UP TO THE BID SUBMITTAL DATE BECOME A BINDING PART OF THE CONTRACT, ALONG WITH THESE SPECIFICATIONS AS THOUGH THEY WERE ONE, AND ANYTHING IMPLIED BY THE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE INTERPRETED AS ALSO IMPLIED BY THE DRAWINGS AND VICE VERSA. PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR A COMPLETE INSTALLATION OF ALL ELECTRICALLY OPERATED EQUIPMENT LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OR SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS.
2. THE ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND EQUIPMENT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO, AND BECOME A PART OF THIS DIVISION. THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL EXAMINE ALL SUCH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN. THE
SUBMISSION OF HIS BID SHALL INDICATE SUCH KNOWLEDGE.
3. ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC. THEY ARE INTENDED TO SHOW THE APPROXIMATE LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT AND CONDUIT. DIMENSIONS GIVEN ON THE PLANS, IN FIGURES, SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER SCALED DIMENSIONS AND SHALL BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL LAYOUT ALL EQUIPMENT ROOMS TO MAKE SURE THE EQUIPMENT, AS PURCHASED, FITS IN THE ROOM OR SPACE SHOWN. EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE VERIFIED IN THE FIELD AND ROUTING OF CONDUITS SHALL SUIT FIELD CONDITIONS.
4. UNTIL THE TIME OF INSTALLATION, THE ARCHITECT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE MINOR CHANGES IN THE LOCATION
OF CONDUIT AND EQUIPMENT WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CONTRACT.
5. THE ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT EACH OTHER. MATERIAL AND LABOR NECESSARY TO THE PROJECT SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED EVEN THOUGH NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED IN BOTH. LABOR AND/OR MATERIALS NEITHER SHOWN NOR SPECIFIED, BUT OBVIOUSLY NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION AND PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE SYSTEM, SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY THE ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR AT NO ADDITIONAL COST.
6. ARRANGE ALL EQUIPMENT SUBSTANTIALLY AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. MAKE DEVIATIONS ONLY WHERE NECESSARY TO AVOID INTERFERENCE. CHECK ALL EQUIPMENT SIZES AGAINST AVAILABLE SPACE PRIOR TO SHIPMENT TO AVOID
INTERFERENCE.
7. EXAMINE THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES INSOFAR AS THEIR WORK COMES IN CONTACT WITH OR IS COVERED BY THIS WORK. IN NO CASE ATTACH TO, OR FINISH AGAINST ANY DEFECTIVE WORK OR INSTALL WORK IN A MANNER WHICH WILL
PREVENT PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE WORK OF OTHER TRADES.
8. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY WITH OTHER TRADES ALL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY VOLTAGE, PHASE AND HORSEPOWER AND SHALL NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE DISCONNECTING MEANS AND OVERLOAD PROTECTION FOR ALL EQUIPMENT, UNLESS FURNISHED INTEGRAL WITH
EQUIPMENT PACKAGE.
9. IT IS THE INTENT OF THESE DRAWINGS THAT THIS BE A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL JOB. ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS SHALL
BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO BIDDING THE JOB.
B. VISIT TO THE SITE
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VISIT THE SITE OF THE WORK AND FAMILIARIZE HIMSELF WITH ALL CONDITIONS AFFECTING
HIS WORK. THE SUBMISSION OF HIS PROPOSAL SHALL INDICATE SUCH KNOWLEDGE. NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE ON CLAIMS THAT ARISE FROM A LACK OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
C. CODE AND PERMITS
1. INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN FULL ACCORDANCE WITH ALL CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF MUNICIPAL, CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES AND ALL OTHER AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE PREMISES.
2. COMPLY WITH ANY SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE IN EXCESS BUT NOT IN CONFLICT WITH CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
3. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SECURE AND PAY FOR ALL PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS AND CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION IN
CONNECTION WITH HIS WORK, REQUIRED BY THE FOREGOING AUTHORITIES. BEFORE FINAL PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT IS ALLOWED, ALL CERTIFICATES SHALL BE DELIVERED TO THE ARCHITECT IN DUPLICATE.
4. ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BEAR THE UL LABEL EXCEPT WHERE UL DOES NOT LABEL SUCH TYPES
OF MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT.
D. SHOP DRAWINGS SUBMITTALS
1. THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT FIVE (5) SETS OF SHOP DRAWINGS. THE SHOP DRAWINGS OF THE
FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT USING THE INDICATED NUMBERING SYSTEM AND…
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