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SECTION 220001 - PLUMBING SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Outside utilities 5'-0" beyond the building wall.

B. Final connections to heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment.

C. Cutting and patching.

D. All concrete foundations or bases.

E. Mounting of all starters, except those specified to be factory-mounted and wired as part of the equipment. All wiring necessary to supply power to electric motors and remote operating valves, including connections from the disconnect switches and starters to the motors.

F. Providing the wiring of all plumbing alarm devices excluding house pump controls from the alarm devices to an alarm panel.

G. Motor disconnect switches and circuit breakers, except in combination starters and where otherwise noted.

H. All finished painting of exposed pipes and apparatus.

I. Domestic water meters, detector fire meter and gas meter.

J. Concrete pits for sump pumping units.

K. Installation of access doors in finished construction furnished as the work of this Section.

L. Flashing of roof drains and pipes penetrating the roof.

M. Flashing of floor drains in membrane waterproofed floors.

N. Excavation and backfilling.

O. Extension of fire protection from valved outlets.

P. Bracing and supports for hot water heaters.

Q. Toilet accessories.

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1.3 WORK INCLUDED

A. Plumbing Fixtures and Trim.

B. Sanitary Waste and Vent Systems.

C. Water Supply System.

1.4 DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS

A. Provide all plumbing fixtures and trim as indicated on the drawings and as specified elsewhere herein. All fixtures shall be connected to the plumbing systems as indicated and required for proper operation. Piping materials, accessories, and equipment shall be as specified elsewhere in Division 22.

B. Sanitary Waste and Vent Systems:

1. Provide a complete sanitary, waste and vent system for all fixtures and equipment in the building requiring connections.

2. All waste from the building shall discharge by gravity from the building to 5 ft.

outside of building as shown on the drawings.

3. Areas requiring drainage pumps which will discharge to the gravity waste system as shown on the drawings.

C. Water Supply System:

1. Provide a complete water supply system for all fixtures and equipment in the building including domestic water heaters.

2. The Contractor for the work of this Section shall make all arrangements with the local officials and shall coordinate the meter, vault size and arrangement as directed by the local official.

3. The Contractor for the work of this Section shall furnish and install where shown on the drawings a domestic water meter as specified herein.

4. The domestic water system shall connect to 5’-0” outside of building as shown on the plans.

5. Local connections to fixtures and equipment shall be not less than full size of the fittings on the fixtures and equipment, and run-outs and risers serving same shall be as shown and not less than one pipe size larger than the fittings on the fixtures and equipment.

6. Provide stop-and-waste valves or ball valves at every branch off water mains where accessible and provide approved gate or compression stops at every connection to fixtures and equipment. Refer to specification 220523 – General-

Duty Valves.

7. Provide water hammer arresters in accordance with the Plumbing and Drainage

Institute Standard PDI-WH201. Provide access door at each location of water hammer arrester. All water hammer arresters shall comply with AMSE

A112.26.1M. Coordinate access door locations with the architect. Water hammer arresters shall not be located within walls.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WATER HAMMER ARRESTERS

A. Water hammer arresters shall be lead free piston type and ANSI/ASSE 1010 (Latest

Edition) certified. Provide access panels. Basis of design manufactured by J.R. Smith, Sioux Chief, and Watts.

B. Water hammer arresters shall be installed in a readily accessible location where possible when installed compliant with manufacturer’s requirements.

C. Access panels shall be provided hard ceilings where required to access water hammer arresters.

2.2 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. When not integral to equipment provide ASSE 1024 listed backflow prevention for ice makers. Dual check valve designed for installation on potable water piping to protect against both back siphonage and back pressure of polluted water into the potable water supply.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING WORK - INSTALLATION

A. Piping in drawings may be shown offset for clarity of fixtures, equipment and routing intent for multiple piping systems that may be installed in close proximity in the field.

Contractor shall coordinate with all disciplines and provide offset as required to route pipe. Contractor shall coordinated clearance space with all equipment. The drawings shall be followed where they are definite and provided such procedure causes no objectionable conditions or does not conflict with other trades, laws, regulations or recommendations of equipment manufacturers. The drawings are intended to indicate the sizes of piping connections, and if certain sizes are omitted or unclear, obtain additional information before proceeding.

3.2 STERILIZATION OF PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

A. After all domestic cold water and hot water supply and return piping has been flushed free of foreign matter, and within 30 days prior to turning the building over to the Owner, this piping shall be sterilized in accordance with Section 221117 – Disinfection of

Domestic Water Lines.

3.3 OWNER TRAINING

A. Contractor shall provide training to Owner’s Maintenance department on all systems before to final completion certification can be issued. The Owner’s Maintenance department shall receive a second training period in the final month of the warranty

City of Ft. Myers – Warehouse Conversion 220001 - 4 period. Each training period shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours in length. Training shall include:

1. Classroom and field training.

2. Description of systems.

3. Start-up and shut-down procedures.

4. Operational and emergency procedures.

5. Maintenance procedures.

6. Spare parts and tools required.

7. Warranties and guarantees.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 220510 - BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PLUMBING SYSTEM

1.2 WORK INCLUDED

A. Electrical requirements.

B. Painting.

C. Concrete work.

D. Fabricated steel supports.

E. Excavation, trenching and backfilling.

F. Placing of equipment.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this Section to the extent referenced.

1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Publications

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards

3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Publications

4. American Welding Society (AWS) Publications

5. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standards

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Where submittals are required, comply with Division 01.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit drawings of fabricated steel supports where proposed supports are not in accordance with details on drawings, or where drawings do not detail supports.

Submittal for acceptance is required.

C. Product Data: Submittal for other than fabricated steel supports is not required. Product data for the following shall be included in the operation and maintenance manuals. Submittal for acceptance is not required.

2.1 FABRICATION

A. Electrical Requirements: Refer to Division 26 for Electrical requirements

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B. Painting: Product specified in Division 09 - Finishes.

C. Concrete Work:

1. Concrete is provided under Division 03 - Concrete.

2. This contractor to provide detailed dimension drawings, including anchor bolt locations where required for all bases and pads required for equipment furnished under this Division.

3. Concrete for equipment bases and pads shall be 3000 p.s.i. design mix prepared in accord with ASTM C94. Cement shall be in accord with ASTM C150. Aggregate shall be fine sand in accord with ASTM C33. Water shall be clean, fresh, and drinkable.

D. Fabricated Steel Supports:

1. Steel angles, channels, and plate shall be in accordance with ASTM A36.

2. Steel members, including fasteners, exposed to weather shall be galvanized.

E. Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling: Product description not applicable.

F. Placing of Equipment: Product description not applicable.

3.1 GENERAL

A. Installation of materials and equipment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions, except as specified.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Electrical Requirements: All work as provided under Division 26.

B. Painting:

1. All equipment shall be furnished with a factory-applied galvanized, prime paint, or finish paint finish. Touch-up damaged surfaces of equipment immediately.

2. Paint for galvanized surfaces shall be in accordance with ASTM A780 using zinc rich compound.

3. Paint wooden mounting backboards with two coats of gray enamel prior to making attachments to the board.

4. For quality control refer to Division 09 - Finishes.

5. Remove all dirt, rust, scale, grease, pipe dope, solder flux, and welding slag from all surfaces to be painted.

6. Paint immediately, under this Division, all damaged galvanized surfaces. Paint galvanized metal surfaces behind grilles with two coats of flat black paint.

7. Apply rust inhibitive primer to ferrous surfaces of shop fabricated steel supports.

8. Paint immediately under this division all field and shop welded joints in piping or equipment supports with 2 coats of grey metal primer.

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C. Concrete Work: All work as provided by Division 03.

D. Fabricated Steel Supports:

1. Because of the small scale of the drawings, details of equipment support are not always shown. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide supports as required for safe and adequate support.

2. Fabricated steel supports and ladders may be shop or field-fabricated, and shall be in accord with details on drawings.

3. When details are not indicated, the contractor shall submit proposed support detail for review. The contractor shall bear all cost in producing this detail in the bid. This includes but is not limited to structural engineering support.

4. Steel members shall be saw cut, with corners ground smooth, and shall be assembled with welded or bolted connections at Contractor's option. Connections shall be in accord with specified AISC Publications.

E. Excavation, Trenching, and Backfilling: Excavation, trenching, and backfilling for site utility piping systems specified in Division 31 - Earthwork.

F. Placing of Equipment:

1. Coordinate setting of equipment with the requirements of other trades so as to avoid conflicts and to insure compatibility. Equipment shall not block access for installation of other equipment.

2. Set base mounted equipment on permanent and finished supports. Temporary support, if any, shall be removed prior to making final pipe, duct, or electrical connections to equipment.

3. Adjust suspended equipment to final elevation prior to making pipe, duct or electrical connections.

4. Exercise caution during equipment placing operations to insure that structure is not overloaded.

5. Do not move heavy equipment across floor or roof of insufficient load bearing capacity to support such equipment. Provide bracing or shoring as required, or use crane to place equipment directly on permanent and finished support.

6. Secure all roof mounted equipment to the structure adequately to resist overturning, uplift and sliding forces for basic wind speeds indicated for this location in Figure

1609B of the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023).

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SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

A. Thermometers and Accessories.

B. Pressure Gauges and Accessories.

C. Pressure and Temperature Test Ports.

D. Pressure and Temperature Test Kit.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit schedule of all products used. Include make, model and size. When multiple products will be used, generic size and flow range will be acceptable.

B. Product data, along with installation operation and maintenance instructions, shall be included in the operation and maintenance manuals.

C. Refer to Division 01 for submittal requirements.

2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. Thermometers and Accessories:

1. Duro Instrument Corp.

2. Taylor

3. H.O. Trerice

4. Weiss

5. Weksler

6. Winter’s ThermoGauges

B. Pressure Gauges and Accessories:

1. Ashcroft

2. Duro Instrument Corp.

3. H.O. Trerice

4. Weiss

5. Weksler

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6. Winter’s Thermogauges

C. Pressure and Temperature Test Ports:

1. Peterson Equipment Co., Inc.

2. Sisco P/T Plugs

3. Approved Substitution

D. Pressure and Temperature Test Kit:

1. Peterson Equipment Co., Inc.

2. Sisco P/T Plugs

3. Approved Substitution

2.2 FABRICATION

1. Industrial Reading Non-Mercury Type:

a. Construction: Adjust angle, 9" scale with lagging extension brass well, of the blue dye (only) fill type and guaranteed accurate to + one scale division. Thermometer shall have glass front to exclude dirt and dust.

Thermometers containing mercury are not acceptable, they shall be organically filled. Thermometers installed outdoors shall be specifically designed and weatherproofed for this application. Temperature range

Chilled Water 0-100⁰F - Heating Water 80 - 240⁰F.

b. Stem Length:

(1) 6" pipe and smaller 3-1/2"

(2) 8" to 12" pipe 6"

(3) For storage tanks 9"

c. Based on Trerice Type BX91403 or approved substitution.

2. Bi-Metal Dial Type:

a. Construction: 5" dial, adjust-angle, with lagging brass extension well.

Stainless steel case bezel, fittings and stem. Head assembly sealed against dust, fumes and moisture with glass window. Accuracy of ± 1% of thermometer range and also be externally adjustable. Temperature range 30/300.

b. Stem Length:

(1) 6" pipe and under 2-1/2"

(2) 8" to 12" pipe 4-1/2"

(3) For storage tanks 7-1/2"

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c. Based on Weksler Type AF or approved substitution.

3. Thermometer Well: Construction - Brass or ductile iron body, with lagging extension, length to accommodate thermometer stem length. Based on Weksler or approved substitution.

1. Pressure Gauges:

a. Construction: 4-1/2" dial, high impact polypropylene case, 1/4" bottom connection, 1/2% accuracy in accordance with ANSI B40.1 Grade A.

Stainless steel rotary with stainless steel pinion gear; stainless steel sector gear; stainless steel link. Stainless steel bourdon tube, 316 stainless steel socket and slotted adjustable pointer.

b. Case of black high impact polypropylene suitable for surface or direct mounting and with bottom connection. For outdoor locations, provide glycerin filled gauges.

c. Range: Ranges shall be so selected to indicate pressure reading in midpoint of scale selected.

d. Based on Weksler Model AA44-2 and AY44-2 or approved substitution.

2. Manifold Valves (Trumpet Valve) (Water): - 2, 3 or 4 port - Brass body, spring return, push button brass valves, 1/4" compression connections. Gauge tap at top, calibrated gauge test port with gauge cock. 125 PSIG rated, 20F to 220F range. Based on Flow Conditioning Corporation Hydronic Indicator System or approved substitution.

3. Piston type snubber: Brass body, threaded connections, suitable for mounting horizontal or vertical. (Required at pump inlet and discharge.) Based on Weksler

Type RS-1 or approved substitution.

4. Filter type snubber: Brass body, threaded connection, micro metallic stainless steel filter. (For all gauges except pump service). Based on Weksler Type BW42 or approved substitution.

1. Brass or stainless steel body with threaded cap and gasket, length to extend past insulation.

2. Two self closing valves with intermediate pocket for added pressure protection.

Sized for standard 1/8" probe.

3. Range: 20F to 230F.

4. Rating: 250 PSIG water.

5. Based on Peterson Equipment Co., Inc. "Pete's Plug" Model 110 or 110XL or approved substitution.

D. Pressure and Temperature Test Kit:

1. Pressure-temperature test kits consisting of 0-100 PSIG pressure gauge with adapter, 25-125F testing thermometer, 0-220F testing thermometer, gauge

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2. Provide 2 kits.

3. Based on Peterson Equipment Co., Inc., Series 1500 Test Kit or approved substitution.

A. Install in accordance with manufacturers written installation instructions.

1. Install and adjust thermometers for optimum visibility.

2. Provide thermometers where indicated on schematic flow diagram or schematic equipment details.

3. Install thermometers in compatible thermometer wells.

1. Install and adjust gauge for optimum visibility.

2. Provide ball valve shut-off for all hydronic gauges.

3. Provide a manifold valve to facilitate the use of a single gauge to monitor pressure differential from various points of a single piece of equipment (i.e.

pump; strainer suction; pump suction; pump discharge, etc.). Mount valve for optimum visibility and access.

4. In lieu of the trumpet valve the contractor may assemble individual components using ball valves as the isolation valve provided the same functions of the trumpet valve are duplicated.

5. Provide piston type snubbers for pump service.

6. Provide filter type snubbers for all other fluid services.

7. Open shut-off valve only enough to obtain accurate reading. Valve to gauge to be closed at all other times.

1. Install in upright or vertical position upstream and downstream of every strainer.

2. Install in tee or welded outlet.

D. Pressure and Temperature Test Kit: Turn complete kits in good working condition over to Owner, when the Owner takes over the building.

E. Install miscellaneous control devices such as thermometer wells, tees for flow measuring stations, connections for differential pressure sensors, etc.

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SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

A. Ball valves.

B. Check valves.

C. Drain valve.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this Section to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced to in the text by the basic designation only.

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

A. Submit schedule and cut-sheets indicating service, make and model number, pressure class, end type and usage (i.e., balance, shut-off).

B. Product data shall be included in the operation for maintenance instruction manuals along with installation, operation and maintenance instructions.

C. Refer to Division 01 for Submittal requirements.

A. Ball Valves:

1. Apollo

2. Crane Company

3. Kitz

4. Milwaukee Valve.

5. Nibco, Inc.

6. Stockham

B. Check Valves:

1. API International, Inc.

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2. Kitz

3. Milwaukee Valve

4. Nibco, Inc.

5. Stockham

C. Drain Valves:

1. Apollo.

2. Nibco, Inc.

3. Watts

1. Potable water service:

a. Size 1/4" thru 2½". Lead Free, bronze body, threaded or sweat connection, stainless steel stem, stainless steel or bronze full ported ball, Teflon or silicone bronze seat, steel lever handle, indicator stop, 150 lb. 600 WOG.

Based on Nibco T-585-66-LF or S-585-66-LF or approved substitution.

b. Valves installed in insulated piping to have extended handles to clear insulation. Stem extension shall be made of a non-thermal conducting material with a sleeve to form an insulated vapor seal after the valve is insulated.

1. Potable Water Service:

a. Horizontal swing check valve:

(1) Size 1/2" thru 2". Lead Free, bronze body thread or sweat connection, "Y" pattern, bronze seat, renewable teflon or bronze swing disc, pressure rated 200 psi working pressure. Based on

Nibco T-413-Y-LF or S-413-Y-LF.

(2) Size 2-1/2" and up. Lead Free, class 125, 200 psi working pressure, cast iron, bolted connection, bronze seat. Renewable bronze disc, Based on Nibco F-910.

b. Spring check valve:

(1) Size 1/2" thru 2". Lead Free, bronze body thread or sweat connection, "Y" pattern, lead free, inline lift type, spring actuated, and resilient discs. Temperature rating 300o. Based on Nibco

T-480-Y-LF or S-480-Y-LF.

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C. Drain valves:

1. Potable water service:

a. Size 1/2" and 3/4". Two piece, adapter loaded, single reduced port type with brass body, iron pipe thread inlet or sweat inlet, 3/4" hose thread outlet, brass cap and chain at outlet, stainless steel stem, stainless steel ball, teflon or silicone bronze seat, steel lever handle, indicator stop, 150 lb. 600

WOG.

b. Size ½” thru 2”. Two piece, standard port type with brass body, brass ball and stem, Teflon seat, carbon steel handle, 300 CWP.

c. Valves installed in insulated piping to have extended handles to clear insulation. Based on Watts B-6000-CC or B-6001-CC or Nibco T-585-

70HC or approved substitution.

A. Isolation and shut-off valves shall be provided at the following locations:

1. At the entrance outside the building located within a HDPE valve box.

2. At the entrance inside the building located 24” – 48” above the finished floor.

3. At each group restroom; above accessible ceiling or above a lockable access door in a hard ceiling.

4. Provide isolation (stop) valve shall be provided at each fixture.

5. Provide lockable full port ball valves upstream and downstream of each meter and on by-pass piping around the meter.

6. Provide shut-off valves on the inlet and outlet of each piece of equipment, take-off of each major branch from a header and at the base of each pipe riser in order to facilitate service.

B. Provide drain valves at the base of each pipe riser and at each piece of equipment to facilitate service.

C. All valves shall be lead free and UL classified in accordance with ANSI / NSF-61 for potable water service, and shall meet the low lead requirements of NSF-372.

D. Access doors provided for valve shall be provided with a name plate indicating “water isolation valve for room #”.

E. Contractor shall provide waterproof laminated water valve diagrams mounted within frames and installed in each Mechanical Room and Custodial Closet indicating the location of all shut-off valves. All diagrams shall be in plain view and easy to access and read.

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1. Install valves with adequate access to lever actuator.

2. Provide adequate space for actuator handle in the open and closed position and for packing replacement.

3. Provide infinite position handle with memory stop on the outlet of all heat exchangers for balancing purposes.

1. Horizontal swing check valves: Install valve with swing disc in the pendent position, cover in upright position.

2. Vertical or horizontal orientation check valve: Install spring check valve.

C. Drain Valves: Install valves to provide adequate space for hand wheel, access, stem travel, disc replacement cap removal and clearance for easy hose connection without crimping hose.

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SECTION 220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

A. Inserts, Shells and Upper Attachments.

B. Pipe Hangers, Rods, Supports and Accessories.

C. Pipe Sleeves.

D. Pipe Seals.

E. Fabricated Steel Support.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Design of pipe supporting elements shall be in accordance with ANSI B31.1.

B. Fabrication and installation of pipe hangers and supports shall be in accordance with the following Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) Standards.

1. SP-58 Pipe Hangers and Supports: Materials, Design and Manufacture.

2. SP-69 Pipe Hangers and Supports: Selection and Application.

3. SP-89 Pipe Hangers and Supports: Fabrication and Installation Practices.

C. Steel angles, channels and plate shall be in accordance with ASTM A36, red primed or hot dipped galvanized for interior applications, and hot galvanized for exterior applications.

D. Bolts, including nuts and washers, used for fabricating steel members shall be in accordance with ASTM A325 and shall be stainless steel or plated for corrosion protection. Plain steel components are unacceptable.

E. Welding of steel members shall be in accordance with AWS D1.1.

F. Steel supports for pipe anchors, pipe guides, and piping supported from below shall be fabricated in accordance with AISC Specification for the Design, Fabrication and

Erection of Structural Steel for buildings. If required, the contractor shall include the cost of the services of a structural engineer to design or review the system.

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1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable sections of the publications listed below form a part of this Section. The latest publications are referenced to in the text by the basic designation only.

1. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

2. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

3. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

4. American Welding Society (AWS)

5. The Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry

(MSS)

6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

7. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association, Inc.

(SMACNA)

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit schedule indicating type of hanger to be used by system and pipe size. Include rod size for each hanger size.

C. Refer to Division 01 for submittal requirements.

A. Inserts, Shells and Upper Attachments:

1. Anvil International, Inc.

2. Carpenter Paterson, Inc.

3. Cooper B-Line, Inc.

4. Elcen Metal Products

5. Hilti

6. PHD Manufacturing, Inc.

7. Unistrut

B. Pipe Hangers, Rods, Supports and Accessories:

1. Anvil International, Inc.

2. Carpenter Paterson, Inc.

3. Cooper B-Line, Inc.

4. Elcen Metal Products

5. Hilti

6. PHD Manufacturing, Inc.

7. Unistrut

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C. Pipe Sleeves:

1. Metraflex – Metraseal

2. Thunderline Corporation - Link Seal

3. Owner approved substitution.

D. Pipe Seals:

1. Metraflex – Metraseal

2. Thunderline Corporation - Link Seal

3. Owner approved substitution.

E. Fabricated Steel Support: As Detailed on Drawings.

1. Inserts; MSS Type 18; malleable iron body and nut, galvanized finish, opening in top of insert for reinforcing rod, lateral adjustable. Rated for 1,140 lbs. Based on Anvil Fig. 282 or approved substitution.

2. Shells: Steel shell and expander plug, snap off end fastener. Based on Phillips

Concrete Fasteners Red Head or approved substitution.

3. Upper Attachments:

a. Top beam clamps; MSS Type 19: Malleable iron galvanized finish clamp, hardened steel cup point set screw and locknut. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 94 or approved substitution.

b. Bottom Beam Clamp; MSS Type 23: Malleable iron galvanized finish clamp, hardened steel cup point set screw and locknut, and retaining clip. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 86

Clamp and Fig. 89 Retaining Clip (or Fig. 87) or approved substitution.

c. Welded Beam Attachment; MSS Type 22: Carbon steel suitable for eye rod or rod and locknut, rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 66 or approved substitution.

d. Center Beam Clamp; MSS Type 21: Malleable iron jaw and square head bolt and nut with galvanized finish. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 134 or approved substitution.

e. Center Beam clamp; MSS Type 29: Forged steel, weldless eye nut, tie rod to secure clamp to beam all with galvanized finish, rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 292 or 292L or

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B. Pipe Hangers, Rods, Supports and Accessories:

1. Pipe Hangers:

a. Clevis Hanger; MSS Type 1: Carbon steel, galvanized for interior and exterior use, sized to accommodate required insulation. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 260 or 300 or approved substitution.

b. Pipe Rings; MSS Type 10: Carbon steel, galvanized for black steel and insulated pipe copper or copper plated or rubber coated for copper pipe.

Threaded swivel, sized to accommodate required insulation. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil Fig. 69 or Fig. 97C for copper pipe or approved substitution.

c. Adjustable Roller Hanger; MSS Type 43: Cast iron roll, carbon steel yoke rod roll and hex nut with galvanized finish. Sized to accommodate insulation. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size. Based on Anvil

Fig. 181 or approved substitution.

2. Rods:

a. Size 3/8" and up: All thread steel rod electro galvanized. Sizing for pipe or equipment support as follows:

Copper Tube, Plastic Steel, Cast Iron or

Fiberglass Reinforced Glass Max Equip.

Pipe Size Pipe Size Rod Size Load

¼” to 2” ¼” to 2” 3/8” 730 lbs.

2-1/2” to 5” 2-1/2” to 3” ½” 1350 lbs.

6” 4” to 5” 5/8” 2160 lbs

8” to 12” 6” ¾” 3230 lbs.

14” 8” to 12” 7/8” 4480 lbs.

16” 14” to 16” 1” 5900 lbs.

18” to 20” 18” to 20” 1-1/4” 9500 lbs.

b. Rods may be reduced one size for double rod hangers with 3/8” minimum diameter, or when other paragraphs require a minimum of 2 hangers per section provided the minimum diameter of 3/8” in maintained. Based on Anvil Fig. 146 or approved substitution.

3. Supports:

a. Pipe Saddle; MSS Type 38: Cast iron saddle, black steel lock nut nipple, cast iron reducer all with galvanized finish. Suitable for standard field cut and threaded galvanized steel pipe. Cast iron floor flange.

Based on Anvil Fig. 264 Saddle, Fig. 63 Floor Flange or approved substitution.

b. Pipe Saddle Cold Piping: MSS Type 40. Single bonded unit consisting of a galvanized metal shield and a molded section of rigid polyurethane foam insulation. Rigid urethane foam shall have a density of 4 pounds

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c. Adjustable Pipe Roll and Base; MSS Type 46: Cast iron base plate steel stand and roll, adjusting screws with galvanized finish. Based on Anvil

Fig. 274 or approved substitution.

d. Welded Steel Bracket; MSS Type 32: Welded carbon steel rate for 1500 lbs., with galvanized finish. Rating is contingent on rod and bolt size.

Based on Anvil Fig. 195 or approved substitution.

e. Riser Clamps; MSS Type 8: Carbon steel, galvanized finish for black steel or galvanized pipe, plastic coated for cold steel, copper, glass or brass pipe rated for a minimum of 220 lbs. at 3/4" size. Based on Anvil

Fig. 261 or approved substitution.

4. Accessories:

a. Protective Shields; MSS Type 40: Carbon steel, galvanized minimum of

12" length sized for required insulation. Based on Anvil Fig. 167 or approved substitution.

b. Protective Saddles; MSS Type 39: Carbon steel plate, minimum of 12" length, sized for required insulation. Based on Anvil Fig. 160 thru 165.

c. Steel Turnbuckle; MSS Type 13: Forged steel, galvanized finish with locknuts. Rated at a minimum of 730 lbs. at 3/8" size. Based on Anvil

Fig. 230 or approved substitution.

d. Steel Clevis; MSS Type 14: Forged steel, galvanized finish with steel pin and cotter pin. Rated for a minimum of 730 lbs. at 3/8" size. Based on Anvil Fig. 299 or approved substitution.

e. Weldless Eye Nut; MSS Type 17: Forged steel, galvanized finish.

Rated for a minimum of 730 lbs. at 3/8" size. Based on Anvil Fig. 290 or 290L or approved substitution.

C. Pipe Sleeves:

1. Wall: Schedule 40 carbon steel pipe sized to accommodate pipe. If sleeves are field cut, coat cut edges with cold galvanizing spray, ZRC or approved

2. Floor Slab or Exterior Stem Walls below Grade:

a. Copper domestic water pipe use 6 mil poly red and blue sleeving. Use two tie wraps as the clamp, wrap twice around the pipe.

b. PVC cast it in the slab.

c. Cast iron cast it in the slab

3. Sized to accommodate pipe. Sleeve length will be sized to allow a minimum of

1/2" extension below floor or exterior side of a wall below grade and 1-1/2" extension above floor and 1/2" extension on interior side of an exterior wall below grade.

4. Roof: All penetrations of roof to be in accordance with requirements of Division

07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection.

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5. Based on Thunderline Corp. Link Seal Wall Sleeve or approved substitution.

D. Pipe Seals: Composition Plastic Pressure Plates, zinc coated bolts, nuts and metal parts, composition rubber sealing element designed for long term stability rated for temperatures of 40F to +250F. Based on Thunderline Corp. Link Seal LS Series or

E. Fabricated Steel Supports:

1. Field or shop fabricated. See details on drawings.

2. If not detailed on drawings the contractor is to provide suitable supports as required.

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Where applicable install in accordance with the manufacturers written installation instructions.

B. Where supports are in contact with copper pipe provide copper plated support, or wrap pipe with sheet lead.

C. Where supports are in contact with glass, aluminum or brass pipe provide plastic coating on supports, or wrap pipe with sheet plastic.

D. General interior supports, including attachments and pipe supports that are plain steel shall be cleaned of all rust, primed and painted black within one week of installation. At substantial completion all supports shall be free of rust and in a “like new condition”.

E. Hangers and supports, including attachments and pipe supports, exposed to weather or located in utility tunnels or accessible utility trenches or subject to spillage shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication. At substantial completion all supports shall be free of rust and in a “like new condition”.

F. Fabricated steel supports exposed to weather (including pipe supports) or located in utility tunnels and accessible utility trenches or subject to spillage shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication, primed and painted black within one week of installation.

Cut, welded, drilled, or otherwise damaged surfaces of galvanized coating shall be repaired. At substantial completion all supports shall be free of rust and in a “like new condition”.

1. Inserts:

a. Contractor shall have inserts at site and dimensioned location drawings

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b. Install inserts by securing to concrete forms and inserting reinforcing rod thru the opening provided in the insert in accordance with shop drawings.

c. Provide necessary supervision while concrete is being poured to correct any misalignment caused by the concrete.

2. Shells: Size shell length to assure a minimum of 1" solid concrete remaining from shell end to concrete face.

3. Upper Attachment:

a. Select proper attachment for building construction.

b. For plain steel devices, prime with black paint prior to installation.

c. Adjust attachment location for proper alignment and no more than 4 deg.

offset from a perpendicular alignment.

d. If proper alignment cannot be achieved from the existing building structure provide a trapeze type support size to handle the design load with a minimum safety factor of 5.

B. Pipe Hanger, Rods, Supports and Accessories:

1. Select proper hanger for piping systems.

2. The location of hangers and supports shall be coordinated with the structural work to ensure that the structural members will support the intended load.

3. Provide hex head nut on rod at top and bottom of clevis hanger yoke, and at each rod connection to intermediate and upper attachment. Rod nuts shall be securely locked in place.

4. Hanger rods shall be subject to tensile loading only. Where lateral or axial movement is anticipated, use suitable linkage in hanger rod to permit swing.

5. Hangers shall be fabricated to permit adequate adjustment after erection while still supporting the load. Turnbuckles shall be provided where required for vertical adjustment of the piping.

6. Supports for vertical piping shall be located at each floor or at intervals of not more than 15 feet and at intervals of not more than 8 feet from end of risers.

Where supports are provided on intermediate floors spaced 15 feet or less between floors, no additional supports are required other than those specified for end of risers.

7. A hanger or support shall be provided adjacent to each piece of equipment to ensure that none of the pipe weight is supported from the equipment.

8. Expansion tanks shall be provided with a wall bracket to support expansion tank independently from piping.

9. The maximum spacing between pipe supports for straight runs shall be in accordance with the following chart. If any deviation from the table exists within the manufacturers written installation instructions, whichever spacing reflecting the smaller centerline to centerline dimension shall be used.

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MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL PIPE HANGER AND

SUPPORT SPACING TABLE

a. Steel Pipe (Schedule 40 & 80):

1) Up to 1": Horizontal 7 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

2) 1-1/4" and greater: Horizontal 10 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

b. Copper Pipe (Types L, K):

1) Up to 1" size: Horizontal 5 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

2) 1-1/4" and larger: Horizontal 6 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

c. Ductile Iron and Cast Iron: Two hangers per section length.

d. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC):

1) Up to 1-1/2": Horizontal 3 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

2) 2" and larger: Horizontal 4 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

e. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC):

1) Up to 1": Horizontal 3 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

2) 1-1/4" and larger: Horizontal 4 ft. on center/Vertical 10 ft.

3) Provide mid-story guide for sizes 2 inches and smaller.

10. Hanger centerline spacing shall be reduced by 50% in areas of concentrated valves and/or fittings, also no more than a maximum distance of 12 inches from valves, fittings and/or couplings, or 24 inches from a change in direction.

11. Parallel piping may be supported by trapeze hangers consisting of steel angle, channel, or beam suspended by steel rods attached to upper structure. Piping may be supported above, or suspended below, the angle, channel, or beam.

12. Provide protective shields on all cold and dual temperature piping required to be insulated.

13. Provide protective saddles sized to match insulation thickness on all hot piping required to be insulated. Fill void between saddle and pipe with insulation as specified.

14. Provide turnbuckles on all hangers which require leveling or aligning.

15. Provide steel clevis where detailed and/or required.

16. Provide weldless eye nuts on hanger terminations where disassembly or swing may be required. Use in combination with steel clevis.

C. Additional CPVC Pipe Hanger and Supports Requirements:

1. Vertical piping must be supported properly at intervals that will prevent excessive loading on the fitting at the lower end of the riser.

2. Hangers and clamps suitable for this purpose include riser clamps or double bolt type clamps installed in such a manner that will allow for movement of the pipe

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3. Clamps and hangers used must not compress, distort, cut, or abrade the piping.

Clamps used must not exert compressive stresses on the pipe; the use of riser clamps that utilize compression to support the pipe weight shall not be used.

4. Riser clamps should be located just below a fitting so that the shoulder of the fitting rests against the clamp to support the weight of the vertical column.

5. Provide modified coupling to provide vertical support where required. Coupling shall be cut above the seat and then cut length wise to form a clamp shell.

Solvent cement coupling halves on to pipe at proper location for modified couple to rest on support clamp. Clamp shall not compress on pipe.

6. Vertical riser shall be routed straight in alignment.

7. Horizontal take-offs from the riser should be independently supported, and located as close to the riser clamp as possible.

8. Provide offset between riser tee and wall entry to minimize stress on the horizontal connection.

9. Where horizontal pipes 4 inches and larger convey drainage or waste, and where a pipe fitting changes the flow direction greater than 45 degrees, rigid bracing or other rigid support arrangements shall be installed to resist movement of the upstream pipe in a direction opposite the pipe flow. A change of flow direction into a vertical pipe shall not require the upstream pipe to be braced in accordance with FPC 308.6 Sway Bracing.

10. Provide expansion loops in horizontal runs to allow for pipe expansion.

11. Locate CPVC pipe hangers and supports in accessible locations. Refer to

Section 221116 - Domestic Water Piping for requirements.

D. Pipe Sleeves:

1. Secure sleeves to forms for concrete construction. Ensure sleeves are not disengaged or misaligned by concrete placement operations.

2. Provide temporary cap for open end of sleeves to prevent entrance of concrete.

3. Provide temporary internal bracing where required preventing distortion of sheet metal sleeves by concrete placement operations.

4. Sleeves shall not be installed in structural members, except where indicated or approved.

5. Furnish sleeves to masonry contractor in advance of masonry work. Furnish dimensioned drawings indicating exact location of sleeves.

6. Each sleeve shall extend through its respective wall, floor, or roof, and shall be cut flush with each surface, except as indicated otherwise.

7. Sleeves passing through floors in wet areas, such as areas containing plumbing fixtures or floor drains, shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the finished floor. Sleeves in wet areas shall be enclosed with 4 inch concrete curb.

8. Unless otherwise indicated, sleeves shall be of a size to provide a minimum of

1/4 inch clearance all around between the pipe and inside of sleeve, or between jacket over insulation and sleeve.

9. Provide membrane clamping devices on sleeves for waterproof floors.

10. Sleeves are not required in existing structures where openings through existing concrete floors, walls, or roof are core drilled.

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E. Pipe Seals:

1. Provide pipe seals for all pipe sleeves used in:

a. External walls.

b. Floor slabs on grade.

c. Upper floors where spillage may occur.

F. Fabricated Steel Supports: Steel for supports shall be saw cut, with sharp edges ground smooth. After fabrication remove all foreign material, including welding slag and spatter, and leave ready for painting or galvanizing, as applicable.

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SECTION 220553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Equipment labels.

2. Pipe labels.

3. Valve tags.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1.4 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be applied.

B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.

C. Install identifying devices before installing acoustical ceilings and similar concealment.

2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Plastic Labels for Equipment:

1. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1/8 inch thick, and having predrilled holes for attachment hardware.

2. Letter Color: White.

3. Background Color: Black.

4. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F.

5. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.

6. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than

24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.

7. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.

8. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.

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B. Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number, Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), plus the

Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified.

C. Equipment Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), plus the

Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.2 PIPE LABELS

A. General Requirements for Manufactured Pipe Labels: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering indicating service, and showing flow direction.

B. Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled, semirigid plastic formed to partially cover circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without fasteners or adhesive.

C. Pipe Label Contents: Include identification of piping service using same designations or abbreviations as used on Drawings and an arrow indicating flow direction.

1. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with piping system service lettering to accommodate both directions or as separate unit on each pipe label to indicate flow direction.

2. Lettering Size: At least 1-1/2 inches high.

2.3 VALVE TAGS

A. Valve Tags: Stamped or engraved with 1/4-inch letters for piping system abbreviation and 1/2-inch numbers.

1. Tag Material: Brass, 0.032-inch or Stainless steel, 0.025-inch minimum thickness, and having predrilled or stamped holes for attachment hardware.

2. Fasteners: Brass wire-link or beaded chain or S-hook.

B. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper and laminated. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses.

1. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data. Refer to paragraph 3.4.

2. Contractor shall provide waterproof laminated water valve diagrams mounted within frames and installed in each Mechanical Room and Custodial Closet indicating the location of all shut-off valves. All diagrams shall be in plain view and easy to access and read.

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3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and encapsulates.

3.2 EQUIPMENT LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.

B. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.

3.3 PIPE LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows:

1. Near each valve and control device.

2. Near each branch connection, excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch.

3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.

4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping.

5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.

6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 25 feet along each run. Reduce intervals to 10 feet in areas of congested piping and equipment.

7. Identification of potable and non-potable water.

a. In all buildings where two or more water distribution system, one potable water and the other non-potable water, ate installed, each system shall be identified either by color marking or metal tags as required by ASME

A13.1. Reclaimed water systems shall be identified using color coded

Pantone Purple 522C and marked with the statement “NONPOTABLE

WATER - NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

B. Pipe Label Color: Refer to ASME (ANSI) Standard A13.1.

3.4 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems, except check valves; valves within factory-fabricated equipment units; shutoff valves; faucets; convenience and lawn-watering hose connections; and similar roughing-in connections of end-use fixtures and units. List tagged valves in a valve schedule.

B. Provide a valve chart in each mechanical equipment rooms, custodial rooms and custodi-al receiving indicating the quantity, type and system the valve serves (for all valves sys-tem wide). Chart information shall indicate job name, Contractor name, date of installa-tion, valve number, valve location, valve type, valve purpose, and system in which in-

City of Ft. Myers – Warehouse Conversion 220553 - 4 stalled. Mount framed chart in the mechanical and custodial room, and insert copy of chart in each operating and maintenance manual under separate tabbed section labeled

"Valve Chart". Where project drawings include a piping flow schematic, request Auto-

Cad file from Engineer and label all of the valves according to the valve chart and frame in an 18” x 24” frame in main mechanical or pump room. Valve chart information shall indicate the following:

1. Project Name

2. Contractor Name

3. Valve Number

4. Description/Room number, location valve is located

5. Date of installation

6. Valve Type

7. Valve Purpose

8. System in which installed

C. Provide a laminated site plan…