Expand Vertical Parking Garage 2 - Independence - Specifications_R1 _ Final Construction Documents PART 3.pdf

Expand Vertical Parking Garage #2 (Independence) Specifications_R1 – Final Construction Documents Malcom Randall VAMC, FL Contract 36C24819D0021/D.O. 36C77623N0484, Project 573-339

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8. Inspect the existing Key operated Independent Service Switch or toggle switch inside service panel.

9. Inspect the existing Door Hold Button on the faceplate next to the

Independent Service Key Switch. It shall have “DOOR HOLD” indelibly marked on the button. Button shall light when activated. When activated, the door shall stay open for a maximum of one minute. To override hold timer, push a car call button or door close button.

10. Inspect the existing Complete set of round car call push buttons, minimum diameter of 25 mm (1 in.), and LED white light illuminated, corresponding to the floors served. Car call buttons shall be legibly and indelibly identified by a floor number and/or letter not less than 12.5 mm (.50 in.) high in the face of the call button.

11. Inspect the existing Door Open and Door Close buttons shall be located below the car call buttons. They shall have “OPEN” and

“CLOSE” legibly and indelibly identified by letters in the face of the respective button. The Door Open button shall be located closest to the door jamb.

12. Inspect the existing Red Emergency Alarm button that shall be located below the car operating buttons. Mount the emergency alarm button not lower than 888 mm (35 in.) above the finished floor. It shall be connected to audible signaling devices. Provide audible signaling devices including the necessary wiring.

13. Inspect the existing Emergency Help push button shall activate two-way communications by Auto Dial telephone system that is compatible with the VAMC’s telephone system. Help button shall be LED white light illuminated and flash when call is acknowledged. Legibly and indelibly label the button “HELP” in the face of the button with

12.5 mm (.50 in.) high letters.

E. The service operation panel in the lower section shall contain the following items:

1. Light switch labeled “LIGHTS” for controlling interior car lighting with its two positions marked “ON” and “OFF.”

2. Inspection switch that will disconnect normal operation and activate hoistway access switches at terminal landings. Switch shall be labeled “ACCESS ENABLE” with its two positions marked “ON” and

“OFF.”

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3. Inspect the existing three position switch labeled “FAN” with its positions marked “HIGH,” “LOW” and “OFF” for controlling car ventilating blower.

4. Inspect the existing two-position spring return toggle switch or push button to test the emergency light and alarm device. It shall be labeled “TEST EMERGENCY LIGHT AND ALARM.”

5. Inspect the existing two-position toggle switch labeled “Independent

Service” with its positions marked “ON” and “OFF.”

5. Inspect the existing two-position emergency stop switch, when operated, shall interrupt power supply and stop the elevator independently of regular operating devices. Emergency stop switch shall be marked “PUSH TO STOP” and “PULL TO RUN.”

2.36 CAR POSITION INDICATOR

A. Inspect the existing alpha-numeric digital car position indicator in the main car operating panel, consisting of numerals and arrows not less than 63 mm (2.5 in.) high, to indicate position of car and direction of car travel. Locate position indicator at the top of the main car operating panel, illuminated by light emitting diodes.

2.37 AUDIO VOICE SYSTEM

A. Inspect the existing digitized audio voice system. Audio voice shall announce floor designations, direction of travel, and special announcements. The voice announcement system shall be a natural sounding human voice that receives messages and shall comply with ADA requirements for audible car position indicators. The voice announcer shall have two separate volume controls, one for the floor designations and direction of travel, and another for special announcements. The voice announcer shall have a full range loudspeaker, located on top of the cab. The audio voice unit shall contain the number of ports necessary to accommodate the number of floors, direction messages, and special announcements. Install voice announcer per manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions. The voice system shall be the product of a manufacturer of established reputation. Provide manufacturer literature and list of voice messages.

1. Fire Service Message.

2. “Please do not block doors.”

3. Provide special messages as directed by COR.

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2.40 DIGITAL CORRIDOR ARRIVAL LANTERN/POSITION INDICATOR

A. Inspect the existing elevators combination corridor lantern/position indicator digital display mounted over the hoistway entrances at each floor. Provide each terminal landing with "UP" or "DOWN", minimum 63 mm

(2.5 in.) high digital arrow lanterns and each intermediate landing with "UP" and "DOWN" digital arrow lanterns. Each lens shall be LED illuminated of proper intensity, so shielded to illuminate individual lens only. The lenses in each lantern shall be illuminated green to indicate "UP" travel and red to indicate "DOWN" travel. Lanterns shall signal in advance of car arrival at the landing indicating the direction of travel. Corridor lanterns shall not be illuminated when a car passes a floor without stopping. Each lantern shall be equipped with an audible electronic chime which shall sound once for "UPWARD" bound car and twice for "DOWNWARD" bound car. Audible signal shall not sound when a car passes the floor without stopping. Provide adjustable sound level on audible signal. Car riding lanterns are not acceptable.

B. Inspect the existing alpha-numeric digital position indicator between the arrival lanterns. Indicator faceplate shall be stainless steel.

Numerals shall be not less than 63 mm (2.5 in.) high with direction arrows. Cover plates shall be readily removable for re-lamping. The appropriate direction arrow shall be illuminated during entire travel of car in corresponding direction.

C. Remove old fixtures, repair, and refinish walls.

2.41 HOISTWAY ACCESS

A. Inspect the existing hoistway access switches for elevator at top terminal landing to permit access to top of car, and at bottom terminal landing to permit access to pit. Elevators with side slide doors, mount the access key switch 1830 mm (6 ft.) above the corridor floor in the wall next to the strike jamb.

B. Exposed portion of each access switch or its faceplate shall have legible, indelible legends to indicate "UP", "DOWN", and "OFF" positions.

C. Each access switch shall be a constant pressure cylinder type lock having not less than five pins or five stainless steel disc combination with key removable only when switch is in the "OFF" position.

D. Lock shall not be operable by any other key which will operate any other lock or device used for any other purpose at the VA Medical

Center.

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E. Arrange the hoistway switch to initiate and maintain movement of the car. When the elevator is operated in the down direction from the top terminal landing, limit the zone of travel to a distance not greater than the top of the car crosshead level with the top floor. Submit design and location of access switches for approval.

F. Provide emergency access for all hoistway entrances, keyways for passenger and service elevators.

2.42 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES: PASSENGER/SERVICE ELEVATORS

A. Refinish existing stainless-steel entrance frames or paint existing painted entrance frames or clad existing entrance frames in stainless steel.

B. Clean and reuse existing hoistway sills, hanger supports, strut angles, fascia plates and toe guards.

C. Replace all damaged or missing dust covers.

D. Inspect the existing stainless steel hoistway doors. Door panels shall be not less than 16-gauge sheet steel and not less than 32 mm (1.25 in.) thick flush type construction with the hall side and leading edge wrapped in one continuous piece of 16-gauge stainless steel. Top and bottom of door panels shall have continuous stiffener channels welded in place. Reinforcement of the door panels shall be approximately 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) in thickness and of the hat section type. Reinforce each door panel for hangers, interlock mechanism, opening and closing devices. Do not use hangers that are constructed integrally with the door panels.

E. Inspect the existing doors on two-point suspension hangers having sealed ball-bearing sheaves not less than 76 mm (3 in.) in diameter, with non-metallic sound-reducing tires. Equip hangers with adjustable ball-bearing rollers to take upward thrust of panels. Provide two non-metallic door gibs on each door panel and a separate fire gib. Gibs shall be replaceable without removing of door panel. One door panel for each entrance shall bear a BOCA label, Underwriters' label, or other labels may be furnished provided they are based on fire test reports and factory inspection procedures acceptable to the COR. Fasten stainless steel sight guard of 14-gauge metal, extending full height of panel, to leading edge of fast speed panel of two-speed doors.

F. Inspect the existing hardware, tracks, gibs, separate fire gibs, door rollers, door locks, drive roller assemblies and sill mounted closers.

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G. Reuse Braille plates on both sides of door frame entrances located

152.3 cm (60 in.) to center above finished floor. Replace damaged or missing Braille plates.

H. Inspect the existing car number on every elevator entrance at designated main fire service floor level, minimum 76 mm (3 in.) in height.

I. Inspect the existing equip each hoistway entrance electrical/mechanical interlock, functioning as hoistway unit system, to prevent operation of car until all hoistway doors are locked in closed position.

J. Inspect the existing wiring installed for the hoistway riser to each door interlock shall be NEC type SF-2 or equivalent.

2.44 CAR FRAME: PASSENGER/SERVICE ELEVATORS

A. Inspect and Reuse existing car frame. Tighten bolts and replace missing bolts.

2.46 CAR ENCLOSURE: PASSENGER/SERVICE ELEVATORS (ALTERNATE)

A. Reuse existing car enclosure. Refinish or replace damaged stainless-steel entrance panels.

B. Reuse car interior panels and flooring.

C. Inspect car top railings.

D. Inspect an exit switch to prevent operation of the elevator when the emergency exit is open.

E. Inspect duplex, GFCI protected receptacle in car. Locate flush-mounted receptacle on the centerline of the main car operating panel, 152 mm (6 in.) above the car floor.

F. Replace existing lighting for passenger elevators with new LED lighting.

G. Inspect existing exhaust fan.

H. Reuse existing handrails inside elevators.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.3 WORKMANSHIP, INSTALLATION, AND PROTECTION

A. Installations shall be performed by Certified Elevator Mechanics and

Apprentices to best possible industry standards. Details of the installation shall be mechanically and electrically correct. Materials and equipment shall be new and without imperfections.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean machine room and equipment.

B. Perform hoistway clean down.

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C. Prior to final acceptance remove protective coverings from finished or ornamental surfaces. Clean and polish surfaces regarding type of material.

3.6 PRE-TESTS AND TESTS

A. Pre-test the elevators and related equipment in the presence of the

Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for proper operation before requesting final inspection. Conduct final inspection at other than normal working hours, if required by Contracting Officer.

1. The VA shall obtain the services of an Independent QEI Certified

Elevator Inspector. The QEI must utilize an Elevator Acceptance

Inspection Form to record the results of inspection and all testing and to identify safety code and contract deficiencies. Specific values must be provided for all tests required by ASME A17.1, ASME

A17.2, and contract documents. Upon completion of inspection and testing, the QEI must sign a copy of the completed form and provide to the Contracting Officer. Within 2 weeks of the inspection, the

QEI must also prepare a formal inspection report, including all test results and deficiencies. Upon successful completion of inspection and testing, the QEI will complete, sign, and provide a certificate of compliance provide by the VA.

2. Government shall furnish electric power including necessary current for starting, testing, and operating machinery of each elevator.

3. Contractor shall furnish the following test instruments and materials on-site and at the designated time of inspection: properly marked certified test weights, voltmeter, amp probe, thermometers, direct reading tachometer, megohm meter, vibration meter, sound meter, light meter, stopwatch, and a means of two-way communication.

B. Inspect workmanship, equipment furnished, and installation for compliance with specification.

C. Balance Tests: The percent of counterbalance shall be checked by placing test weights in car until the car and counterweight are equal in weight when located at the mid-point of travel. If the actual percent of counterbalance does not conform to the specification, the amount of counterweight shall be adjusted until conformance is reached.

D. Full-Load Run Test: Elevator shall be tested for a period of one-hour continuous run with full contract load in the car. The test run shall consist of the elevator stopping at every floor, in either direction of travel, for not less than five or more than ten seconds per floor.

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E. Speed Test: The actual speed of the elevator shall be determined in both directions of travel with full contract load and no load in the elevator. The actual measured speed of the elevator with all loads in either direction shall be within three (3) percent of specified rated speed. Full speed runs shall be quiet and free from vibration and sway.

F. Temperature Rise Test: The temperature rise of the hoisting motor shall be determined during the full load test run. Temperatures shall be measured using thermometers. Under these conditions, the temperature rise of the equipment shall not exceed 50 degrees Centigrade above ambient temperature. Test shall start when all machine room equipment is within five (5) degrees Centigrade of the ambient temperature. Other tests for heat run on motors shall be performed as prescribed by the

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

G. Car Leveling Test: Elevator car leveling devices shall be tested for accuracy of leveling at all floors with no load in car and with contract load in car, in both directions of travel. Accuracy of floor level shall be within plus or minus 3 mm (.125 in.) of level with landing floor for which the stop has been initiated regardless of load in car or direction of travel. The car leveling device shall automatically correct over travel as well as under travel and shall maintain the car floor within plus or minus 3 mm (.125 in.) of level with the landing floor regardless of change in load.

H. Brake Test: The action of the brake shall be prompt and a smooth stop shall result in the up and down directions of travel with no load and rated load in the elevator. Down stopping shall be tested with 125 percent of rated load in the elevator.

I. Insulation Resistance Test: The elevator's complete wiring system shall be free from short circuits and ground faults and the insulation resistance of the system shall be determined by use of megohm meter, at the discretion of the Elevator Inspector conducting the test.

J. Safety Devices: Car and counterweight safety devices shall be tested.

K. Overload Devices: Test all overload current protection devices in the system at final inspection.

L. Limit Stops:

1. The position of the car when stopped by each of the normal limit switches with no load and with contract load in the car shall be accurately measured.

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2. Final position of the elevator relative to the terminal landings shall be determined when the elevator has been stopped by the final limits. The lower limit stop shall be made with contract load in the elevator. Elevator shall be operated at inspection speed for both tests. Normal limit stopping devices shall be inoperative for the tests.

M. Oil Buffer Tests: These tests shall be conducted with operating device and limit stops inoperative and with contract load in the elevator for the car buffer and with no load in the elevator for the counterweight buffer. Preliminary test shall be made at the lowest (leveling) speed.

Final tests shall be conducted at contract speed. Buffers shall compress and return to the fully extended position without oil leakage.

N. Operating and Signal System: The elevator shall be operated by the operating devices provided and the operation signals and automatic floor leveling shall function in accordance with requirements specified. Starting, stopping, and leveling shall be smooth and comfortable without appreciable steps of acceleration or deceleration.

O. Performance of the Elevator supervisory system shall be witnessed and approved by the elevator inspector and a representative of the

Contracting Officer.

P. If equipment fails test requirements and a re-inspection is required, the Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of re-inspection;

salaries, transportation expenses, and per-diem expenses incurred by the elevator inspector and representative of the Contracting Officer.

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

VERSION 11-01-16

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division

21.

B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIRMENTS. A Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems, and equipment. This Section supplements the general requirements specified in Section 01 91 00

General Commissioning Requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

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B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements:

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. The commissioning process requires review of selected Submittals.

The Commissioning Agent will provide a list of submittals that will be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list will be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contractor. Refer to Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES for further details.

B. The commissioning process requires Submittal review simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with

Section 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Checklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testing. The

Commissioning Agent will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitted to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commissioning

Agent may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the

Commissioning Agent determines that the information provided on the checklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will select a broader sample of checklists for review. If the Commissioning Agent determines that

21 08 00 - 3 a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to

SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Functional Checklists, Equipment Startup

Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

A. Contractor tests as required by other sections of Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the

Commissioning Agent. Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing. The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval

21 08 00 - 4 of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional

Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 12 00

MANUAL DRY STANDPIPE SYSTEMS

VERSION 06-01-15

A. Design, materials, equipment and installation, inspection and testing of a manual dry standpipe system as required by NFPA 14.

B. Modification of the existing manual dry standpipe system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

D. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, and testing of the manual dry standpipe system in accordance with NFPA 14.

1. For hydraulic calculations, calculated demand shall not fall less than 10 percent below the water supply curve.

2. Water Supply: Base water supply on a fire pumper truck being able to provide 1000 gpm at 150 psi and 700 gpm at 200 psi at the fire department connection.

3. Size standpipes to provide 100 psi at the most remote connections.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler

Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably

21 12 00 - 2 bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.3(C)1 through 1.3(C)5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level

III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of

Fire Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 14. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and

Calculations chapter of NFPA 14.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID

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No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) printed copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the standpipe system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in

NFPA 14. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring, and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of

Florida fire sprinkler contractor’s license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

NFPA 14-19...........Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

NFPA 101-21..........Life Safety Code

NFPA 170-24..........Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fitting shall be in accordance with NFPA 14. Do not use plain end pipe and fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts.

2.2 VALVES

A. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 14.

B. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inches) or larger drain valves.

C. Standpipe Hose Valves: 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) screwed, brass hose angle valve, male hose threads same as local fire protection service, 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) by 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) reducer, with permanently attached polished brass cap and chain.

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D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4-inch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Brass, exiting flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inches) connections, or a configuration acceptable to the responding fire department. Connections shall be threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains.

Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters “Dry Standpipe

System”. Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

2.4 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

A. Rigid plastic, steel, or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Standpipe system signage shall be attached to the valve or piping with chain.

2.5 STANDPIPE HOSE VALVE CABINETS

A. White glossy polyester coated 1 mm (20 gauge) steel box, 1 mm (20 gauge) tubular steel door and 1.3 mm (18 gauge) frame with continuous steel hinge with brass pin, welded and ground smooth steel corner seams, recess type, 600 mm by 600 mm by 250 mm deep

(24-inches by 24-inches by 10-inches deep). Finish door and frame with white prime polyester coating.

2.6 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES

A. Contain in a weatherproof die cast red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, which shall provide a

13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC. Valve supervisory switches for ball and butterfly valves may be integral with the valve.

2.7 PIPE SUPPORTS

A. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 14.

2.8 WALL, FLOOR, AND CEILING PLATES:

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.9 VALVE TAGS

A. Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch)

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor.

Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situations where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Conceal piping in all spaces which have finished ceilings. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm

(seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, shall be installed accordance with

NFPA 13.

C. Face fire department hose connections in valve cabinets outward in a manner which prevents crimping of the hose.

D. Drains: Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure.

Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and as required by NFPA 14.

E. Valve Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches that are connected to the fire alarm system. Do not provide valve supervisory switches on standpipe hose valves, test or drain valves. See Section

28 31 00 for connections.

F. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors, or ceilings.

G. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm

(2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes

25 mm (1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

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H. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete.

Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with

NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space around penetrations. Seal penetrations of walls, floors, and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with Section

07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

I. Paint all piping Fire Safety Red in accordance with Section 09 91 00 or a color designated by the Contracting Officers Technical

Representative (COR).

J. For each fire department supply connection, provide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 located 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection. The sign shall be 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

K. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves.

L. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officers

Technical Representative (COR). Permission shall be requested in writing at least one (1) week prior to the planned interruption. Any interruption shall be limited to 4 hours for final connections or repairs.

M. Welding: All welding shall conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 14.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Hydrostatic Testing: Hydrostatically test the system including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 14, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) or his designated representative.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Test the system in accordance with

NFPA 14 when all necessary corrections have been accomplished.

Advise the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COR) who will then schedule the final inspection and test. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct any

21 12 00 - 8 deficiencies found and retest the system. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal conditions in the test.

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

VERSION 01-01-23

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. A/E: Architect/Engineer

5. AFF: Above Finish Floor

6. AFG: Above Finish Grade

7. AI: Analog Input

8. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

9. AO: Analog Output

10. ASHRAE: American Society of Heating Refrigeration, Air

Conditioning Engineers

11. ASJ: All Service Jacket

12. ASME: American Society of Mechanical Engineers

13. ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers

14. AWG: American Wire Gauge

15. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

16. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

17. BAS: Building Automation System

18. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

19. Bhp: Brake Horsepower

20. Btu: British Thermal Unit

21. Btu/h: British Thermal Unit per Hour

22. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

23. C: Celsius

24. CA: Compressed Air

25. CD: Compact Disk

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26. CDA: Copper Development Association

27. CGA: Compressed Gas Association

28. CFM: Cubic Feet per Minute

29. CI: Cast Iron

30. CLR: Color

31. CO: Contracting Officer

32. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

33. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

34. CR: Chloroprene

35. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

36. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

37. CxA: Commissioning Agent

38. dB: Decibels

39. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)

40. DCW: Domestic Cold Water

41. DDC: Direct Digital Control

42. DFU: Drainage Fixture Units

43. DHW: Domestic Hot Water

44. DHWR: Domestic Hot Water Return

45. DHWS: Domestic How Water Supply

46. DI: Digital Input

47. DI: Deionized Water

48. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

49. DN: Diameter Nominal

50. DO: Digital Output

51. DOE: Department of Energy

52. DVD: Digital Video Disc

53. DWG: Drawing

54. DWH: Domestic Water Heater

55. DWS: Domestic Water Supply

56. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

57. ECC: Engineering Control Center

58. EL: Elevation

59. EMCS: Energy Monitoring and Control System

60. EPA: Environmental Protection Agency

61. EPACT: Energy Policy Act

62. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

63. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

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64. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

65. F: Fahrenheit

66. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

67. FD: Floor Drain

68. FDC: Fire Department (Hose) Connection

69. FED: Federal

70. FG: Fiberglass

71. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

72. FOR: Fuel Oil Return

73. FOS: Fuel Oil Supply

74. FOV: Fuel Oil Vent

75. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

76. FSK: Foil-Scrim-Kraft Facing

77. FSS: VA Construction & Facilities Management, Facility Standards

Service

78. FU: Fixture Units

79. GAL: Gallon

80. GCO: Grade Cleanouts

81. GPD: Gallons per Day

82. GPH: Gallons per Hour

83. GPM: Gallons per Minute

84. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

85. HEFP: Healthcare Environment and Facilities Program (replacement for OCAMES)

86. HEX: Heat Exchanger

87. Hg: Mercury

88. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

89. HP: Horsepower

90. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

91. Hz: Hertz

92. ID: Inside Diameter

93. IE: Invert Elevation

94. INV: Invert

95. IPC: International Plumbing Code

96. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

97. IW: Indirect Waste

98. IWH: Instantaneous Water Heater

99. Kg: Kilogram

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100. kPa: Kilopascal

101. KW: Kilowatt

102. KWH: Kilowatt Hour

103. lb.: Pound

104. lbs/hr.: Pounds per Hour

105. LNG: Liquid Natural Gas

106. L/min: Liters per Minute

107. LOX: Liquid Oxygen

108. L/s: Liters per Second

109. m: Meter

110. MA: Medical Air

111. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

112. MAX: Maximum

113. MBH: 1000 Btu per Hour

114. MED: Medical

115. MER: Mechanical Equipment Room

116. MFG: Manufacturer

117. mg: Milligram

118. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

119. ml: Milliliter

120. mm: Millimeter

121. MIN: Minimum

122. MV: Medical Vacuum

123. N2: Nitrogen

124. N20: Nitrogen Oxide

125. NC: Normally Closed

126. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

127. NG: Natural Gas

128. NIC: Not in Contract

129. NO: Normally Open

130. NOM: Nominal

131. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

132. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

133. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

134. NTS: Not to Scale

135. O2: Oxygen

136. OC: On Center

137. OD: Outside Diameter

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138. OSD: Open Sight Drain

139. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

140. PA: Pascal

141. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

142. PD: Pressure Drop or Difference

143. PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute

144. PH: Power of Hydrogen

145. PID: Proportional-Integral-Differential

146. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

147. PP: Polypropylene

148. ppb: Parts per Billion

149. ppm: Parts per Million

150. PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

151. PSIA: Pounds per Square Inch Atmosphere

152. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

153. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

154. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

155. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

156. RAD: Radians

157. RO: Reverse Osmosis

158. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

159. RTD: Resistance Temperature Detectors

160. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

161. SAN: Sanitary Sewer

162. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute

163. SDI: Silt Density Index

164. SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National

Association

165. SPEC: Specification

166. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

167. SQFT/SF: Square Feet

168. SS: Stainless Steel

169. STD: Standard

170. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

171. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

172. TD: Temperature Difference

173. TDH: Total Dynamic Head

174. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

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175. TEMP: Temperature

176. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

177. THERM: 100,000 Btu

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

179. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

180. TIL: Technical Information Library http//www.cfm.va.gov/til/indes.asp

181. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

182. TYP: Typical

183. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

184. V: Vent

185. V: Volt

186. VA: Veterans Administration

187. VA CFM: VA Construction & Facilities Management

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

Support Service

189. VAC: Vacuum

190. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

191. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

192. VHA OCAMES: This has been replaced by HEFP.

193. VSD: Variable Speed Drive

194. VTR: Vent through Roof

195. W: Waste

196. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

197. WC: Water Closet

198. WG: Water Gauge

199. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

200. WPD: Water Pressure Drop

201. WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Units

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

F. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

G. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Concrete and Grout.

H. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

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I. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and

Roof Penetrations.

J. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

K. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

L. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

M. Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

N. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

O. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

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

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

CABLES.

R. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2013...........Power Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2019. Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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

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

Steel

A575-96(2013) e1.....Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E84-2013a............Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a...........Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of

Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018.............International Building Code

IPC-2018.............International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and

Fittings Industry, Inc:

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

Installation

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

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

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2016............Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2019.............Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2018..............National Fuel Gas Code

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

99-2018..............Healthcare Facilities Code

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2019...............Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2019..............Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2019..............Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2016.............Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-102014(R18)....Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2017(R18)...Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked "SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

PLUMBING", with applicable paragraph identification.

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

D. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet

22 05 11 - 9 contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc are accessable from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project, it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems. Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the

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

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

G. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information,…