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Volume III Specifications for the

A New Security Building at

Birmingham IAP (ANG)

Birmingham, Alabama

Type B3 (100%) Submittal – Volume III

Date: June 2024

Job No: 12072/BRKR 009063

Set No:

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0100 - 1

A New Security Building BRKR009063/12207 Type B3 (100%) Submittal 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, AL June 2024

SECTION 00 0100 – TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME I

DIVISION 00 – PROJECT INFORMATION

00 0100 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6

00 0102 PROJECT INFORMATION AND SUMMARY 8

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 0450 CUTTING AND PATCHING 5

01 0500 FIELD ENGINEERING 3

01 2000 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES 4

01 2300 BID OPTIONS 4

01 3000 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS 10

01 3001 SUBMITTALS 7

- SUBMITTAL REGISTER 23

01 3514.01 LEED-NC 2009 CREDIT SUMMARY 8

01 3553 SECURITY PROCEDURES 2

01 4000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS 7

01 4100 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 3

01 4217 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS 3

01 5000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS 4

01 5100 TEMPORARY UTILITIES 3

01 5213 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS 2

01 5460 SAFETY AND HEALTH 5

01 5500 VEHICULAR ACCESS AND PARKING 3

01 5719 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS 9

01 6000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS 9

01 6116 VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND CONTENT RESTRICTIONS 6

01 7000 EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS 9

01 7419 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL 6

01 7800 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS 7

01 7900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING 5

01 9113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS 15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 4100 DEMOLITION 5

02 7110 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE SYSTEMS 7

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 3000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE 30

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 2000 UNIT MASONRY 15

04 7200 CAST STONE MASONRY 8

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 1200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING 8

05 2100 STEEL JOIST FRAMING 5

05 3100 STEEL DECKING 7

05 4000 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING 7

05 4400 COLD-FORMED METAL TRUSSES 7

05 5000 METAL FABRICATIONS 10

05 5213 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS 5

DIVISION 06 – WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 1000 ROUGH CARPENTRY 8

06 4100 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK 7

06 8316 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PANELING 4

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL & MOISTURE PROTECTION

070100 SPECIAL PROJECT ROOFING WARRANTY 3

07 2100 THERMAL INSULATION 6

07 2119 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION 6

07 2500 WEATHER BARRIERS 16

07 4113 METAL ROOF PANELS 14

07 4213 RIBBED METAL WALL PANELS 10

07 4293 METAL SOFFIT PANELS 8

07 4800 CONTINUOUS INSULATION CHANNELS 9

07 6200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM 7

07 6500 WALL FLASHING 8

07 7100 ROOF SPECIALTIES 10

07 9005 JOINT SEALERS 12

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 1113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 15

08 1416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS 6

08 3100 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS 4

08 3459 WEAPONS VAULT DOOR 6

08 3600 SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOORS 4

08 4113 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES 9

08 4413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS 11

08 5200 BLAST RESISTANT ALUMINUM WINDOW SYSTEMS 15

08 7100 DOOR HARDWARE 18

08 8000 GLAZING 7

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 0100 - 3

VOLUME II

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 0561 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FLOORING PREPARATION 8

09 2116 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES 10

09 3000 TILING 12

09 5100 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS 8

09 6500 RESILIENT BASE 5

09 6519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING 10

09 6813 TILE CARPETING 5

09 9113 EXTERIOR PAINTING 8

09 9123 INTERIOR PAINTING 13

DIVISIONS 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 1400 SIGNAGE 5

10 2113 STAINLESS STEELTOILET COMPARTMENTS 8

10 2800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES 10

10 4400 FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALTIES 3

10 8500 SPECIALTIES 2

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 3013 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES 3

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 2115 OPERABLE MESH SHADES 9

12 3600 COUNTERTOPS AND WINDOW SILLS 5

12 4813 ENTRANCE FLOOR MATS AND FRAMES 3

12 9313 BICYCLE RACKS 3

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

21 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION EQUIPMENT 3

21 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 6

21 0518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 3

21 0523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 8

21 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 9

21 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 5

21 1119 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS 4

21 1313 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 22

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 0510 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 5

22 0511 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 9

22 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT 3

22 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING 6

22 0518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING 3

22 0519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 10

22 0523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 13

22 0523.14 CHECK VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 11

22 0523.15 GATE VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING 7

22 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 15

22 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 7

22 0719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION 24

22 0800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING 6

22 1116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 17

22 1119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES 15

22 1123.21 INLINE, DOMESTIC-WATER PUMPS 8

22 1123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING 24

22 1316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING 14

22 1319.13 SANITARY DRAINS 3

22 1319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES 7

22 3400 FUEL-FIRED, DOMESTIC-WATER HEATERS 20

22 4213.13 COMMERCIAL WATER CLOSETS 5

22 4213.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS 6

22 4216.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES 8

22 4216.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS 9

22 4223 COMMERCIAL SHOWERS 4

22 4500 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURES 5

22 4716 PRESSURE WATER COOLERS 5

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VOLUME III

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 0510 BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 5

23 0511 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 9

23 0513 COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT 3

23 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING 7

23 0518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING 3

23 0519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING 9

23 0523.11 GLOBE VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 5

23 0523.12 BALL VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 11

23 0523.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 5

23 0523.15 GATE VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING 6

23 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 13

23 0533 HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING - NEED FROM MASTERSPEC 5

23 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 8

23 0593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING 8

23 0713 DUCT INSULATION 25

23 0719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION 22

23 0800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC 3

23 0923 DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC 57

23 0993.11 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC DDC 35

23 2113 HYDRONIC PIPING 14

23 2116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES 7

23 2123 HYDRONIC PUMPS 13

23 2300 REFRIGERANT PIPING 14

23 2513 WATER TREATMENT FOR CLOSED-LOOP HYDRONIC SYSTEMS 6

23 3113 METAL DUCTS 25

23 3300 DUCT ACCESSORIES 6

23 3600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS 6

23 3713 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS 6

23 5216 CONDENSING BOILERS 9

23 7313.13 INDOOR, BASIC AIR-HANDLING UNITS 13

23 8126 SPLIT SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS 6

23 8239.19 WALL AND CEILING UNIT HEATERS 3

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 0513 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES 6

26 0518 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 9

26 0519 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 4

26 0526 GROUNDING AND BONDING 5

26 0533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES 6

26 1219 LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS 6

26 2416 PANELBOARDS 6

26 2726 WIRING DEVICES 5

26 2813 FUSES 2

26 2816 DISCONNECT SWITCHES 3

26 5100 INTERIOR LIGHTING 9

26 5600 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 7

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 0525 COMMUNICATIONS AND DATA-PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

26 3111 FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION 31

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 0010 SITE PROTECTION 4

31 0200 TEMPORARY EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 11

31 1001 SITE CLEARING 4

31 2210 EARTHWORK 13

- GEOTECHNICAL REPORT 50

31 3116 TERMITE CONTROL 3

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 0116 COLD MILLING (PLANNING) OF EXISTING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS 3

32 1217 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING 4

32 1314 CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING 14

32 1720 PAVEMENT JOINT SEALANTS 5

32 1900 SIDEWALKS 3

32 3113 CHAIN LINK FENCING 4

32 3136 SECURITY BOLLARDS 3

32 3313 SITE BICYCLE RACKS 6

32 9219 SEEDING 5

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 1117 OUTSIDE WATER SYSTEM 7

33 3112 SANITARY SEWERAGE 7

33 4112 STORM DRAINAGE 7

33 7350 SITE NATURAL-GAS DISTRIBUTION 3

BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 230510-1

SECTION 230510 - BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this and the other sections of

Division 23.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements for mechanical installations. The following administrative and procedural requirements are included in this

Section to expand the requirements specified in Division 1:

1. Submittals.

2. Coordination drawings.

3. Record documents.

4. Maintenance manuals.

5. Rough-ins.

6. Mechanical installations.

7. Cutting and patching.

B. Related Sections: The following sections contain requirements that relate to this section:

1. Division 23 Section "BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS," for materials and methods common to the remainder of Division 23, plus general related specifications including:

a. Access to mechanical installations.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Follow the procedures specified in Division 1 Section "SUBMITTALS."

B. Increase, by the quantity listed below, the number of mechanical related shop drawings, product data, and samples submitted, to allow for required distribution plus two copies of each submittal required, which will be retained by the Mechanical Consulting Engineer.

1. Shop Drawings - Initial Submittal: 1 additional blue- or black-line prints.

2. Shop Drawings - Final Submittal: 1 additional blue- or black-line prints.

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3. Product Data: 1 additional copy of each item.

4. Samples: 1 addition as set.

C. Additional copies may be required by individual sections of these Specifications.

1.4 RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Prepare record documents in accordance with the requirements in Division 1 Section

"PROJECT CLOSEOUT." In addition to the requirements specified in Division 1, indicate the following installed conditions:

1. Equipment locations (exposed and concealed), dimensioned from prominent building lines.

2. Approved substitutions, Contract Modifications, and actual equipment and materials installed.

3. Contract Modifications, actual equipment and materials installed.

1.5 MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Prepare maintenance manuals in accordance with Division 1 Section "PROJECT

CLOSEOUT." In addition to the requirements specified in Division 1, include the following information for equipment items:

1. Description of function, normal operating characteristics and limitations, performance curves, engineering data and tests, and complete nomenclature and commercial numbers of replacement parts.

2. Manufacturer's printed operating procedures to include start-up, break-in, and routine and normal operating instructions; regulation, control, stopping, shutdown, and emergency instructions; and summer and winter operating instructions.

3. Maintenance procedures for routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting;

disassembly, repair, and reassembly; aligning and adjusting instructions.

4. Servicing instructions and lubrication charts and schedules.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver products to the project properly identified with names, model numbers, types, grades, compliance labels, and other information needed for identification.

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1.7 WARRANTIES

A. Warranties shall begin at date of final completion. All compressors shall include a minimum of five years warranty. One year warranty for labor, parts, units, etc. is required for all equipment. Additionally, Contractor is responsible for all preventative maintenance and routine service on installed equipment for the one year warranty period in order to maintain all factory/manufacturer warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ROUGH-IN

A. Verify final locations for rough-ins with field measurements and with the requirements of the actual equipment to be connected.

3.2 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS

A. General: Sequence, coordinate, and integrate the various elements of mechanical systems, materials, and equipment. Comply with the following requirements:

1. Coordinate mechanical systems, equipment, and materials installation with other building components.

2. Verify all dimensions by field measurements.

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

4. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installations of mechanical materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Give particular attention to large equipment requiring positioning prior to closing in the building.

5. Where mounting heights are not detailed or dimensioned, install systems, materials, and equipment to provide the maximum headroom possible.

6. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and overhead utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing regulations, franchised service companies, and controlling agencies. Provide required connection for each service.

7. Install systems, materials, and equipment to conform with approved submittal data, BASIC MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS 230510-4 including coordination drawings, to greatest extent possible. Conform to arrangements indicated by the Contract Documents, recognizing that portions of the Work are shown only in diagrammatic form. Where coordination requirements conflict with individual system requirements, refer conflict to the Architect.

8. Install systems, materials, and equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components, where installed exposed in finished spaces.

9. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment components. As much as practical, connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations. Extend grease fittings to an accessible location.

10. Install access panel or doors where units are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Division 8 Section "ACCESS DOORS" and Division

23 Section "BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS."

11. Install systems, materials, and equipment giving right-of-way priority to systems required to be installed at a specified slope.

3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. General: Perform cutting and patching in accordance with Division 1 Section "CUTTING

AND PATCHING." In addition to the requirements specified in Division 1, the following requirements apply:

1. Protection of Installed Work: During cutting and patching operations, protect adjacent installations.

B. Perform cutting, fitting, and patching of mechanical equipment and materials required to:

1. Uncover Work to provide for installation of ill-timed Work.

2. Remove and replace defective Work.

3. Remove and replace Work not conforming to requirements of the Contract Documents.

4. Remove samples of installed Work as specified for testing.

5. Install equipment and materials in existing structures.

6. Upon written instructions from the Architect, uncover and restore Work to provide for

Architect/Engineer observation of concealed Work.

C. Cut, remove and legally dispose of selected mechanical equipment, components, and materials as indicated, including but not limited to removal of mechanical piping, heating units, plumbing fixtures and trim, and other mechanical items made obsolete by the new

Work.

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D. Protect the structure, furnishings, finishes, and adjacent materials not indicated or scheduled to be removed.

E. Provide and maintain temporary partitions or dust barriers adequate to prevent the spread of dust and dirt to adjacent areas.

1. Patch existing finished surfaces and building components using new materials matching existing materials and experienced Installers. Installers' qualifications refer to the materials and methods required for the surface and building components being patched.

2. Patch finished surfaces and building components using new materials specified for the original installation and experienced Installers. Installers' qualifications refer to the materials and methods required for the surface and building components being patched.

END OF SECTION

BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS 230511-1

SECTION 230511 - BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following basic mechanical materials and methods to complement other Division 23 Sections.

1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems.

2. Concrete equipment base construction requirements.

3. Equipment nameplate data requirements.

4. Labeling and identifying mechanical systems and equipment is specified in Division 23.

5. Nonshrink grout for equipment installations.

6. Field-fabricated metal and wood equipment supports.

7. Installation requirements common to equipment specification Sections.

8. Mechanical demolition.

9. Cutting and patching.

10. Touchup painting and finishing.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Pipe, pipe fittings, and piping include tube, tube fittings, and tubing.

B. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below the roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawl spaces, and tunnels.

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C. Exposed Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms.

D. Exposed Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors, or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.

E. Concealed Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts.

F. Concealed Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants, but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end-caps. Maintain end-caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

B. Protect stored pipes and tubes from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. When stored inside, do not exceed structural capacity of the floor.

C. Protect flanges, fittings, and piping specialties from moisture and dirt.

1.5 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Coordinate mechanical equipment installation with other building components.

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

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

D. Coordinate connection of electrical services.

E. Coordinate connection of mechanical systems with exterior underground and overhead utilities and services. Comply with requirements of governing regulations, franchised service companies, and controlling agencies.

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

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1.6 WARRANTIES

A. Warranties shall begin at date of substantial completion. All compressors shall include a minimum of five years warranty. One year warranty for labor, parts, units, etc. is required for all equipment. Additionally, Contractor is responsible for all preventative maintenance and routine service on installed equipment for the one year warranty period in order to maintain all factory/manufacturer warranties.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS

A. Refer to individual piping system specification Sections for pipe and fitting materials and joining methods.

B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings.

2.2 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Refer to individual piping system specification Sections in Division 23 for special joining materials not listed below.

B. Solder Filler Metal: ASTM B 32.

1. Alloy Sn95 or Alloy Sn94: Tin (approximately 95 percent) and silver (approximately 5 percent), having 0.10 percent lead content.

2. Alloy E: Tin (approximately 95 percent) and copper (approximately 5 percent), having

0.10 percent maximum lead content.

3. Alloy HA: Tin-antimony-silver-copper-zinc, having 0.10 percent maximum lead content.

4. Alloy HB: Tin-antimony-silver-copper-nickel, having 0.10 percent maximum lead content.

C. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8.

1. BCuP Series: Copper-phosphorus alloys.

2. BAg1: Silver alloy.

D. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.

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E. Solvent Cements: Manufacturer's standard solvents complying with the following:

1. Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC): ASTM F 493.

2. Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC): ASTM D 2564.

F. Plastic Pipe Seals: ASTM F 477, elastomeric gasket.

G. Couplings: Iron body sleeve assembly, fabricated to match outside diameters of plain-end pressure pipes.

1. Sleeve: ASTM A 126, Class B, gray iron.

2. Followers: ASTM A 47 (ASTM A 47M), Grade 32510 or ASTM A 536 ductile iron.

3. Gaskets: Rubber.

4. Bolts and Nuts: AWWA C111.

5. Finish: Enamel paint.

2.3 IDENTIFYING DEVICES AND LABELS

A. General: Manufacturer's standard products of categories and types required for each application as referenced in other Division 23 Sections. Where more than one type is specified for listed application, selection is Installer's option, but provide single selection for each product category.

B. Equipment Nameplates: Metal nameplate with operational data engraved or stamped, permanently fastened to equipment.

1. Data: Manufacturer, product name, model number, serial number, capacity, operating and power characteristics, labels of tested compliances, and similar essential data.

2. Location: An accessible and visible location.

C. Stencils: Standard stencils, prepared for required applications with letter sizes conforming to recommendations of ASME A13.1 for piping and similar applications, but not less than

1-1/4-inch (30mm) -high letters for ductwork and not less than 3/4-inch (19mm) -high letters for access door signs and similar operational instructions.

1. Material: Brass.

2. Stencil Paint: Standard exterior type stenciling enamel; black, except as otherwise indicated; either brushing grade or pressurized spray-can form and grade.

3. Identification Paint: Standard identification enamel of colors indicated or, if not otherwise indicated for piping systems, comply with ASME A13.1 for colors.

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D. Lettering and Graphics: Coordinate names, abbreviations, and other designations used in mechanical identification, with corresponding designations indicated. Use numbers, lettering, and wording indicated for proper identification and operation/maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.

2.4 GROUT

A. Nonshrink, Nonmetallic Grout: ASTM C 1107, Grade B.

1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications.

2. Design Mix: 5000-psi (34.50MPa), 28-day compressive strength.

3. Packaging: Premixed and factory-packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING SYSTEMS--COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Install piping as described below, except where system Sections specify otherwise.

Individual piping system specification Sections in Division 23 specify piping installation requirements unique to the piping system.

B. General Locations and Arrangements: Drawings (plans, schematics, and diagrams) indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated, except where deviations to layout are approved on coordination drawings.

C. Install components having pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.

D. Install piping in concealed interior and exterior locations, except in equipment rooms and service areas.

E. Install piping free of sags and bends.

F. Install exposed interior and exterior piping at right angles or parallel to building walls.

Diagonal runs are prohibited, except where indicated.

G. Install piping tight to slabs, beams, joists, columns, walls, and other building elements.

Allow sufficient space above removable ceiling panels to allow for ceiling panel removal.

H. Install piping to allow application of insulation plus 1-inch (25mm) clearance around insulation.

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I. Locate groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit valve servicing.

J. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

K. Install couplings according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

L. Sleeves are not required for core drilled holes.

M. Permanent sleeves are not required for holes formed by PE plastic (removable) sleeves.

N. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, concrete floor and roof slabs, and where indicated.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring where specified.

2. Install large enough sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6mm) annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation. Use the following sleeve materials:

a. Steel Pipe Sleeves: For pipes smaller than 6 inches (150 mm).

3. Except for below-grade wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation, using elastomeric joint sealants specified in Division 7 Section "Joint

Sealants."

O. Above Grade, Exterior Wall, Pipe Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Size sleeve for 1-inch (25mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installation of mechanical seals.

1. Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches (150 mm).

2. Install cast-iron wall pipes for sleeves 6 inches (150 mm) and larger.

3. Assemble and install mechanical seals according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

P. Below Grade, Exterior Wall, Pipe Penetrations: Install ductile-iron wall penetration system sleeves according to manufacturer's printed installation instructions.

Q. Fire Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestopping sealant material.

Firestopping materials are specified in Division 7 Section "Firestopping."

R. Verify final equipment locations for roughing in.

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S. Piping Joint Construction: Join pipe and fittings as follows and as specifically required in individual piping system Sections.

1. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

2. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly.

3. Soldered Joints: Construct joints according to AWS "Soldering Manual," Chapter 22

"The Soldering of Pipe and Tube."

4. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS "Brazing Manual" in the "Pipe and

Tube" chapter.

5. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1.

Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full inside diameter. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

a. Note the internal length of threads in fittings or valve ends, and proximity of internal seat or wall, to determine how far pipe should be threaded into joint.

b. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads (except where dry seal threading is specified).

c. Align threads at point of assembly.

d. Tighten joint with wrench. Apply wrench to valve end into which pipe is being threaded.

e. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings having threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds.

T. Piping Connections: Except as otherwise indicated, make piping connections as specified below.

1. Install unions in piping 2 inches (50 mm) and smaller adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of equipment having a 2-inch (50mm) or smaller threaded pipe connection.

2. Wet Piping Systems (Water and Steam): Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals.

3.2 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION--COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install equipment to provide the maximum possible headroom where mounting heights are not indicated.

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B. Install equipment according to approved submittal data. Portions of the Work are shown only in diagrammatic form. Refer conflicts to the Architect.

C. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, except where otherwise indicated.

D. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate servicing, maintenance, and repair or replacement of equipment components. Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum of interference with other installations. Extend grease fittings to an accessible location.

E. Install equipment giving right-of-way to piping systems installed at a required slope.

3.3 LABELING AND IDENTIFYING

A. Piping Systems: Install pipe markers on each system. Include arrows showing normal direction of flow.

1. Stenciled Markers: Complying with ASME A13.1.

B. Equipment: Install engraved plastic laminate sign or equipment marker on or near each major item of mechanical equipment.

1. Lettering Size: Minimum 1/4-inch (6mm) -high lettering for name of unit where viewing distance is less than 2 feet (0.6 m), 1/2-inch (13mm) -high for distances up to 6 feet (1.8 m), and proportionately larger lettering for greater distances. Provide secondary lettering

2/3 to 3/4 of size of principal lettering.

2. Text of Signs: Provide text to distinguish between multiple units, inform operator of operational requirements, indicate safety and emergency precautions, and warn of hazards and improper operations, in addition to name of identified unit.

C. Adjusting: Relocate identifying devices which become visually blocked by work of this

Division or other Divisions.

3.4 PAINTING AND FINISHING

A. Damage and Touch Up: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

3.5 DEMOLITION

A. Disconnect, demolish, and remove work specified under Division 23 and as indicated.

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B. Where pipe, ductwork, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged or disturbed, remove damaged portions and install new products of equal capacity and quality.

C. Accessible Work: Remove indicated exposed pipe and ductwork in its entirety.

D. Abandoned Work: Cut and remove buried pipe abandoned in place, 2 inches (50 mm) beyond the face of adjacent construction. Cap and patch surface to match existing finish.

E. Removal: Remove indicated equipment from the Project site.

F. Temporary Disconnection: Remove, store, clean, reinstall, reconnect, and make operational equipment indicated for relocation.

3.6 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cut, channel, chase, and drill floors, walls, partitions, ceilings, and other surfaces necessary for mechanical installations. Perform cutting by skilled mechanics of the trades involved.

B. Repair cut surfaces to match adjacent surfaces.

3.7 GROUTING

A. Install nonmetallic nonshrink grout for mechanical equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors. Mix grout according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

B. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout.

C. Provide forms for placement of grout, as required.

D. Avoid air entrapment when placing grout.

E. Place grout to completely fill equipment bases.

F. Place grout on concrete bases to provide a smooth bearing surface for equipment.

G. Place grout around anchors.

H. Cure placed grout according to manufacturer's printed instructions.

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SECTION 230513 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

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. Section includes general requirements for single-phase and polyphase, general-purpose, horizontal, small and medium, squirrel-cage induction motors for use on alternating-current power systems up to 600 V and installed at equipment manufacturer's factory or shipped separately by equipment manufacturer for field installation.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate features of motors, installed units, and accessory devices to be compatible with the following:

1. Motor controllers.

2. Torque, speed, and horsepower requirements of the load.

3. Ratings and characteristics of supply circuit and required control sequence.

4. Ambient and environmental conditions of installation location.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with NEMA MG 1 unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with IEEE 841 for severe-duty motors.

2.2 MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS

A. Duty: Continuous duty at ambient temperature of 40 deg C and at altitude of 3300 feet above sea level.

B. Capacity and Torque Characteristics: Sufficient to start, accelerate, and operate connected loads at designated speeds, at installed altitude and environment, with

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indicated operating sequence, and without exceeding nameplate ratings or considering service factor.

2.3 POLYPHASE MOTORS

A. Description: NEMA MG 1, Design B, medium induction motor.

B. Efficiency: Premium efficient, as defined in NEMA MG 1.

C. Service Factor: 1.15.

D. Multispeed Motors: Variable torque.

1. For motors with 2:1 speed ratio, consequent pole, single winding.

E. Multispeed Motors: Separate winding for each speed.

F. Rotor: Random-wound, squirrel cage.

G. Bearings: Regreasable, shielded, antifriction ball bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

H. Temperature Rise: Match insulation rating.

I. Insulation: Class F.

J. Code Letter Designation:

1. Motors 15 HP and Larger: NEMA starting Code F or Code G.

2. Motors Smaller Than 15 HP: Manufacturer's standard starting characteristic.

K. Enclosure Material: Cast iron for motor frame sizes 324T and larger; rolled steel for motor frame sizes smaller than 324T.

2.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYPHASE MOTORS

A. Motors Used with Reduced-Voltage and Multispeed Controllers: Match wiring connection requirements for controller with required motor leads. Provide terminals in motor terminal box, suited to control method.

B. Motors Used with Variable-Frequency Controllers: Ratings, characteristics, and features coordinated with and approved by controller manufacturer.

1. Windings: Copper magnet wire with moisture-resistant insulation varnish, designed and tested to resist transient spikes, high frequencies, and short time rise pulses produced by pulse-width-modulated inverters.

2. Premium-Efficient Motors: Class B temperature rise; Class F insulation.

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3. Inverter-Duty Motors: Class F temperature rise; Class H insulation.

4. Thermal Protection: Comply with NEMA MG 1 requirements for thermally protected motors.

C. Severe-Duty Motors: Comply with IEEE 841, with 1.15 minimum service factor.

2.5 SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS

A. Motors larger than 1/20 hp shall be one of the following, to suit starting torque and requirements of specific motor application:

1. Permanent-split capacitor.

2. Split phase.

3. Capacitor start, inductor run.

4. Capacitor start, capacitor run.

B. Multispeed Motors: Variable-torque, permanent-split-capacitor type.

C. Bearings: Prelubricated, antifriction ball bearings or sleeve bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

D. Motors 1/20 HP and Smaller: Shaded-pole type.

E. Thermal Protection: Internal protection to automatically open power supply circuit to motor when winding temperature exceeds a safe value calibrated to temperature rating of motor insulation. Thermal-protection device shall automatically reset when motor temperature returns to normal range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 230517 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

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. Section Includes:

1. Sleeves.

2. Stack-sleeve fittings.

3. Sleeve-seal systems.

4. Sleeve-seal fittings.

5. Grout.

6. Silicone sealants.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 078413 "Penetration Firestopping" for penetration firestopping installed in fire-resistance-rated walls, horizontal assemblies, and smoke barriers, with and without penetrating items.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Sustainable Design Submittals:

1. Product Data: For sealants, indicating VOC content.

2. Laboratory Test Reports: For sealants, indicating compliance with requirements for low-emitting materials.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Field quality-control reports.

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2.1 SLEEVES

A. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated of cast or ductile iron and equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop collar.

B. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A53/A53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, anti-corrosion coated or zinc coated, with plain ends and integral welded waterstop collar.

C. Galvanized-Steel Sheet Sleeves: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

D. PVC Pipe Sleeves: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40.

E. Molded-PVC Sleeves: With nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

F. Molded-PE or -PP Sleeves: Removable, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

2.2 STACK-SLEEVE FITTINGS

A. Description: Manufactured, Dura-coated or Duco-coated galvanized cast-iron sleeve with integral cast flashing flange for use in waterproof floors and roofs. Include clamping ring, bolts, and nuts for membrane flashing.

2.3 SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS

A. Description:

1. Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular space between piping and sleeve.

2. Designed to form a hydrostatic seal of 20-psig.

3. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe.

Include type and number required for pipe material and size.

4. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel.

5. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel, with corrosion-resistant coating, ASTM B633 of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

2.4 SLEEVE-SEAL FITTINGS

A. Description:

1. Manufactured plastic, sleeve-type, waterstop assembly, made for imbedding in concrete slab or wall.

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2. Plastic or rubber waterstop collar with center opening to match piping OD.

2.5 GROUT

A. Description: Nonshrink, recommended for interior and exterior sealing openings in nonfire-rated walls or floors.

B. Standard: ASTM C1107/C1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout.

C. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

D. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

2.6 SILICONE SEALANTS

A. Silicone, S, NS, 25, NT: Single-component, nonsag, plus 25 percent and minus 25 percent movement capability, nontraffic-use, neutral-curing silicone joint sealant, ASTM C920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, use NT.

1. Verify sealant has a VOC content of 250 g/L or less.

2. Verify sealant complies with the testing and product requirements of the

California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and

Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using

Environmental Chambers."

B. Silicone, S, P, 25, T, NT: Single-component, pourable, plus 25 percent and minus 25 percent movement capability, traffic- and nontraffic-use, neutral-curing silicone joint sealant; ASTM C920, Type S, Grade P, Class 25, Uses T and NT. Grade P Pourable

(self-leveling) formulation is for opening in floors and other horizontal surfaces that are not fire rated.

1. Verify sealant has a VOC content of 250 g/L or less.

2. Verify sealant complies with the testing and product requirements of the

California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and

Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using

Environmental Chambers."

C. Silicone Foam: Multicomponent, silicone-based liquid elastomers that, when mixed, expand and cure in place to produce a flexible, nonshrinking foam.

1. Verify sealant has a VOC content of 250 g/L or less.

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2. Verify sealant complies with the testing and product requirements of the

California Department of Public Health's "Standard Method for the Testing and

Evaluation of Volatile Organic Chemical Emissions from Indoor Sources Using

Environmental Chambers."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SLEEVE INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.

B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to provide 1-inch annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.

1. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.

C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls are constructed.

1. Permanent sleeves are not required for holes in slabs formed by molded-PE or -PP sleeves.

2. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 2 inches above finished floor level.

3. Using grout or silicone sealant, seal space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal system.

D. Install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

2. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

3. Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

E. Fire-Resistance-Rated Penetrations, Horizontal Assembly Penetrations, and Smoke-

Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire or smoke rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with fire- and smoke-stop materials. Comply with requirements for firestopping and fill materials specified in

Section 078413 "Penetration Firestopping."

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3.2 STACK-SLEEVE-FITTING INSTALLATION

A. Install stack-sleeve fittings in new slabs as slabs are constructed.

1. Install fittings that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

2. Secure flashing between clamping flanges for pipes penetrating floors with membrane waterproofing. Comply with requirements for flashing specified in

Section 076200 "Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."

3. Install section of cast-iron soil pipe to extend sleeve to 3 inches above finished floor level.

4. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified.

5. Using waterproof silicone sealant, seal space between top hub of stack-sleeve fitting and pipe.

B. Fire-Resistance-Rated, Horizontal Assembly, and Smoke Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire or smoke rating of floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with fire- and smoke-stop materials. Comply with requirements for firestopping specified in

Section 078413 "Penetration Firestopping."

3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL-SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior concrete walls and slabs-on-grade at service piping entries into building.

B. Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration, assemble sleeve-seal-system components, and install in annular space between piping and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a watertight seal.

3.4 SLEEVE-SEAL-FITTING INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal fittings as new walls and slabs are constructed.

B. Assemble fitting components of length to be flush with both surfaces of concrete slabs and walls. Position waterstop flange to be centered in concrete slab or wall.

C. Secure nailing flanges to concrete forms.

D. Using grout or silicone sealant, seal space around outside of sleeve-seal fittings.

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3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following tests and inspections:

1. Leak Test: After allowing for a full cure, test sleeves and sleeve seals for leaks.

Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

B. Sleeves and sleeve seals will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

3.6 SLEEVE AND SLEEVE-SEAL SCHEDULE

A. Use sleeves and sleeve seals for the following piping-penetration applications:

1. Exterior Concrete Walls Above Grade:

a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Cast-iron sleeves Sleeve-seal fittings.

b. Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Cast-iron pipe sleeves Sleeve-seal fittings.

2. Exterior Concrete Walls Below Grade:

a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Cast-iron pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system

Sleeve-seal fittings.

1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.

b. Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Cast-iron pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Steel pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Sleeve-seal fittings.

1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.

3. Concrete Slabs-on-Grade:

a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Cast-iron pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Steel pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Sleeve-seal fittings.

1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.

b. Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Cast-iron pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Steel pipe sleeves with sleeve-seal system, Sleeve-seal fittings.

1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.

4. Concrete Slabs Above Grade:

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a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Steel pipe sleeves, Molded-PE or -PP sleeves, or Molded-PVC sleeves.

b. Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Steel pipe sleeves, PVC-pipe sleeves, Stack-sleeve fittings.

5. Interior Partitions:

a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6: Steel pipe sleeves.

b. Piping NPS 6 and Larger: Galvanized-steel sheet sleeves.

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SECTION 230518 - ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

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. Section Includes:

1. Escutcheons.

2. Floor plates.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Existing Piping to Remain: Existing piping that is not to be removed and that is not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ESCUTCHEONS

A. One-Piece, Steel Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and setscrew fastener.

B. One-Piece, Stainless-Steel Type: With polished stainless-steel finish.

C. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and setscrew fastener.

D. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped steel with polished, chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.

E. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.

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F. Split-Plate, Stamped-Steel Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish; concealed and exposed-rivet hinge; and spring-clip fasteners.

2.2 FLOOR PLATES

A. Split Floor Plates: Steel with concealed hinge.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and finished floors.

B. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

1. Escutcheons for New Piping:

a. Piping with Fitting or Sleeve Protruding from Wall: One-piece, deep pattern.

b. Chrome-Plated Piping: One-piece steel, cast brass or split-plate steel with polished, chrome-plated finish.

c. Insulated Piping: One-piece steel with polished, chrome-plated…