TechnicalSpecifications.pdf

US Army Corps Of

Engineers Europe District

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PROJECT ASHE 08-1066

REPAIR FIRE SUPPRESSION/DETECTION SYSTEM

“AREA F”, AVIANO AIR BASE

AVIANO, ITALY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL SUBMITTAL (100%)

Date: MAY 2009

A/E CONTRACT No.: W912GB-08-D-0003 D.O.: 0004

US Army Corps Of

Engineers Europe District

PROJECT ASHE 08-1066

REPAIR FIRE SUPPRESSION/DETECTION SYSTEM

“AREA F”, AVIANO AIR BASE

AVIANO, ITALY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL SUBMITTAL (100%)

Date: MAY 2009

A/E CONTRACT No.: W912GB-08-D-0003 D.O.: 0004

HAVING REVIEWED THE DEFINITIVE AND DETAILED PROJECT, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE ASCERTAINED THAT THE STRUCTURES AND THE TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDED THEREIN COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE ITALIAN

NORMS.

SIGNATURE

DATE: May 27, 2009

SIGNATURE

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INDEX

SECTION PAGE No.

AC1 - SCOPE OF PROJECT AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS 1-10

AF FORM 66 - SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS 11-18

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 19-42

REVISED MASTER SPECIFICATIONS 43-68

SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS 69-88

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SECTION AC1

SCOPE OF PROJECT AND APPLICABLE CONDITIONS

AC1-01 SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The Scope of this project is “REPAIR FIRE SUPPRESSION/DETECTION SYSTEM” at Facility Nos. 1000 and 1121 located in Area “F”, Aviano Air Base, Italy.

The project includes architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical works. Works, taking into account of their entity, can be completed in 150 calendar days.

Works to be performed are shown in the contract drawings, and include but are not limited to the following items:

BUILDING 1000

Architectural, Civil Work

- Removal of existing prefabricated metal structure technical room of foam sprinkler system.

- Demolition of existing reinforced concrete pad below the technical room above.

- Furnishing and pouring of class C 20/25 concrete 20 cm high pad reinforced with 20x20cm Ø6 mm electrowelded wire mesh to support new prefabricated metal structure for new foam sprinkler system technical room.

Mechanical Work

- Demolition and removal of existing fire suppression foam station mechanical equipments.

- Removal of existing piping, bracing, terminal nozzles and fittings of existing foam suppression system;

- Provide a new water pipe line from main water Base pipeline to new fire station;

- Furnishing and installation of new preassembled fire suppression foam station in compliance with norms UNI 12845, UNI 11292, NFPA16 complete of booster set and valves and fittings for low flow water/foam wet type sprinkler system;

- Provide new foam suppression piping with nozzles to comply with applicable norms (NFPA16; NFPA13; UNI12845);

- Drawing as-built and certification of installed mechanical system.

Electrical Work

- Removal and disposal of existing fire detectors, fire alarm panel, push buttons and installed blocking joints.

- Remove and storage of existing Monaco transmitter.

- Electrical piping modification to match new fire alarm system layout.

- Furnishing and installation of new metallic conduits, EEx-d metallic junction boxes and new blocking joints and accessories needed for the fire alarm cabling.

- Furnishing and installation of analog fire alarm system, temperature rise detectors, analog fire alarm panel with a loop, fire estinguisher panel, alarm push buttons, alarm panels.

- Monaco transmitter relocation.

- Furnishing and installation a new electrical feeder line from the

Eex-d existing panel to a new electrical panel.

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- Furnishing and installation of new electrical panel to fed the foam system.

- System test and set up.

- As built design of installed system.

BUILDING 1121

Architectural, Civil Work

- Opening of holes in perimeter walls to install new overpressure dampers.

- Removal of existing interior steel door at room 003 including frame and subframe.

- Furnishing and installation of galvanized steel grate “keller” type structure protection fence, 2.10 m high;

- Furnishing and installation of CMU wall block-up of existing door opening at room 003.

- Furnishing and installation of 1.5cm thick internal plaster on one side of new CMU block-up door opening and on interior side of existing masonry block-up window;

- Painting of interior walls;

- Furnishing and installation of calcium silicate panelboard on interior partition wall of room 003 to make it fire resistant rated

REI 120.

- Furnishing and installation of REI 120 poliurethane foam in existing pavement duct to provide tight and fire resistant the sealing between adjacent rooms.

Mechanical Work

- Provide 3 ea. gaseous fire suppression system with IG-01 (Argon) gas complying with UNI 14520-1, UNI 14520-12, NFPA 72, NFPA 2001 to protect rooms containing electronic and electric devices at Rooms 001, 002 and 004.

- Provide overpressure dumpers for existing wall or duct installation.

- Provide tests and inspections of gaseous fire suppression system according to UNI ISO 14520:2006 and prepare as-build drawings and certification signed by authorized technician.

Electrical Work

- Disconnection of Monaco transmitter from the existing fire alarm panel.

- Remove and disposal of fire alarm system components, Monaco transmitter excluded.

- Furnishing and installation of metallic conduit, type taz, metallic junction boxes accessories for the fire alarm cabling.

- Furnishing and installation of analog fire alarm system, temperature rise detectors, analog fire alarm panel with a loop, fire estinguisher panels, alarm push buttons and double actions alarm push buttons, alarm panels.

- System test and set up.

- As built design of installaed system.

AC1-02 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: The following Sections of the Master

Specifications for construction projects of the Air Base in Aviano (PN), ASHE 08-1066 AC1 3

Italy, dated November 2005 and applicable modifications, shall be applicable to the present project, together with the List of Work Items to be performed:

02315 EXCAVATION AND FILL

07112 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07214 BOARD INSULATION

09250 GYPSUM AND CEMENT BOARD

10201 METAL WALL AND DOOR LOUVERS

10522 FIRE EXTINGUISHER, HOSE AND VALVE CABINETS AND ACCESSORIES

15050 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

See Paragraphs AC1-23 and AC1-24 for the other applicable specifications.

AC1-03 SUBMITTAL OF MATERIALS: In accordance with Paragraph 2.5 of the technical specification No. 01100/R, entitled “GENERAL CONDITIONS” of the Master Specifications, the materials listed in AF Form 66 shall be submitted as required by the time schedule indicated, for the approval by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

The Contractor shall provide, for all the materials that will be furnished and installed, a written certification, completed with catalog data from which shall be clear the total absence of toxic-noxious materials.

The number of copies will be as required on AF Form 66.

AC1-04 CONSTRUCTION AREA SCREENING: All construction sites and material storage areas shall be securely fenced around the entire perimeter within an area defined by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

Bilingual signs, "VIETATO L'INGRESSO - LAVORI IN CORSO / WORK AREA - NO ENTRY" shall be placed at the work area entry and along each side of the fencing. Fence type, height, and screening color should also be specified by the Base Civil Engineering (BCE). Fencing shall be completely secured at top and bottom to prevent access. Fences shall be screened with opaque screening material to prevent visibility inside the fenced area. Fences and screens shall be adequately staked and/or anchored to prevent blowing over during high wind conditions. Contractor shall not start installation of area screening until approved, in writing, by BCE. Contractor shall submit photos or samples of the screening material for approval by BCE.

The Contractor shall replace or repair in a timely manner, as determined by BCE, all fences and screening sections that have damage or develop unsightly rips or holes. At the end of the work or when exterior work requires it, temporary fencing shall be removed.

Night warning lights shall be installed to illuminate the work area, from sunset to dawn.

AC1-05 PROJECT SIGN: The Contractor shall furnish a project sign on site in accordance with Section 01101/R. The sign shall be made of a durable material and maintained in good condition. Lettering is to be white gloss, exterior-type enamel. The sign and posts shall be given one prime coat and two finish coats of dark brown gloss exterior enamel paint.

The sign shall be erected at the designated location and shall be maintained in good condition by the Contractor until completion of the contract. The sign shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site upon final inspection and acceptance of the facility. Contractor identification and logo shall be allowed only on this sign and nowhere else on the exterior of the job site, with the exception of company vehicles. There should be no signs for the purpose of advertising anywhere on the site. Contractors shall submit sign proposal to CE for approval.

AC1-06 JOB SITE MOBILIZATION: The Contractor shall submit a proposal to

BCE diagramming their construction site and all material storage areas in

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locations separate from a construction site. The Contractor shall submit this plan 14 calendar days prior to the start of construction. Material mobilization and construction execution can not begin until the plan has been approved by the base. Jobsite utility connections are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be coordinated through BCE.

Temporary overhead utility runs are prohibited. Contractor shall include a plan for supplying required utilities to their site in their proposal.

AC1-07 SAFETY: Contractor shall provide barricades, traffic control signs and construction safety signs that meet installation standards and comply with all applicable laws. Actual location, size and final arrangement of these items shall be discussed and approved by the BCE prior to installation. Such approved items shall be of uniform size, design and color. All cones, barricades, warning lights, temporary signs and protective devices shall conform to the current host nation requirements and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

EM 385-1-1.

AC1-08 HAZMAT/HAZWASTE HOUSEKEEPING: Prior to bringing any hazardous material onto the base, the Contractor must contact BCE to coordinate the storage and handling of all hazardous materials. Contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable environmental regulations and laws pertaining to the storage, handling, and transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.

a. Hazardous materials: The Contractor shall identify all hazardous materials required for completion of the project.

b. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS): The Contractor shall furnish

English language versions of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of hazardous materials, chemical, toxic, and noxious, that will be used in the construction work, to 31st CES/CEV for approval and coordination through SEG and SGPB. The Contracting Officer will provide sample of the MSDS form to the Contractor.

c. Hazardous Waste Management Plan: The Contractor shall provide an hazardous waste management plan.

d. Chemicals Materials: The Contractor shall ensure that hazardous materials utilized during construction do not contain any chemicals listed as EPA 17 toxins. A list of the EPA 17 toxins con be obtained from the 31st CES/CEV office.

e. Liquid, flammable or toxic substances: Any liquid, flammable, or any other toxic substances that are required for the execution of the works, shall be kept in properly labeled, special containers.

Relative data (quantity, characteristics and location) shall be transmitted to 31st CES/CEF or 31st CES/CEV through the Director of Works.

f. Asbestos Containing Materials: Asbestos containing materials will be encountered during demolition work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to handle and dispose asbestos containing materials in the appropriate manner, as prescribed by Italian Law, governing the handling of such materials, and to provide all required documentation and related coordination to obtain the necessary authorizations. Removal, handling and disposal of asbestos containing materials shall be in compliance with Section 13281/R of this contract document.

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AC1-09 PRESERVATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS: The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized by BCE to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound. The Contractor shall return all areas disturbed during construction to their original condition before final acceptance by the base.

AC1-10 WORK SITE CONDITIONS: The work areas shall be made available to the Contractor as follows:

a. Building interior area: The Contractor shall remove and dispose, if not otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, all the floor and/or wall fastened furniture items from the rooms interested by the works. Movable furniture items will be by Government personnel removed prior commencement of the work.

b. Building Locations: The buildings are located in areas that requires special access procedures, therefore the Contractor shall strictly comply with the Contracting Officer’s instructions.

Delays may happen when the Contractor will enter the restricted areas due to military operations or exercises. In this case the unproductive time will not be at the expense of the USA Government.

c. Administrative Containers: Containers required on site for administrative reasons (office space, conference space, break room) must be in like new condition and painted a color which coordinates with the base architectural plan and is approved by BCE, unless it is hidden by the opaque fencing material.

Administrative containers in need of painting and / or repairs or that are in an unsightly condition will not be allowed at the project site. A nameplate, no greater than 0.5 meters X 0.5 meters in size, shall be displayed on the exterior of all trailers which lists the name of the Contractor’s company, 24-hour Contractor’s point(s) of contact (POC) and telephone number where they can be reached.

d. Material Storage: Storage containers will be in like new condition, and painted a color which coordinates with the base architectural plan and is approved by BCE, if it is not hidden by the opaque fencing material. Contractor shall display a nameplate on the exterior of all storage units with the name of the Contractor’s company, the Contractor’s point(s) of contact (POC) and telephone number where they can be reached. Storage of materials at the work site is at the Contractor’s risk. The use of private security guards on a job site shall be coordinated with base Security Forces and approved by the installation commander.

The Contractor shall not use any area(s) for material or equipment storage that has not been approved by BCE.

e. Loading and Unloading of Construction Materials and Equipment:

Unloading of materials will be allowed within the fenced work area.

Contractor's personnel, vehicles and equipment must not obstruct access roads to other buildings.

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Temporary parking of vehicles, for loading or unloading materials and equipment is permitted in the proximity of the work area;

unless such operations will obstruct traffic flow.

f. Housekeeping and Site Cleanup: At the end of each working day, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning the area surrounding the building involved in the work.

Since the adjacent buildings are used every day, the Contractor shall provide that the surrounding areas are kept constantly clean and accessible, completely safe, and that the facilities are not in any way aesthetically damaged, even temporarily.

Such functions include disposal of accumulated waste materials and rubbish and other operations necessary to present a neat appearance at all times. Grass within the construction sites and material storage areas shall never exceed 10 cm in height. All rubbish and waste materials shall be placed in Contractor furnished containers. Contractors shall ensure all light weight debris at the construction site is properly secured in waste receptacles so that it does not blow to another area or onto the airfield. During the laying of asphalt roads, streets and/or parking surfaces, areas soiled by residual asphalt shall be cleaned the same day.

AC1-11 AIRFIELD SAFETY TRAINING: The Contractor shall contact Airfield Management to receive flight line driver and airfield safety training prior to start of any work beginning on the flight line.

AC1-12 PARKING: Contractor or Contractor’s employees, including subcontractors, shall obey all traffic laws on installation.

The Contractor shall park all vehicles, including heavy equipment vehicles, only in unobtrusive locations within the fence line of the construction site or laydown areas. Every effort must be made to avoid parking vehicles or heavy equipment where it can be easily observed by the public.

The Contractor shall not park outside the construction zone unless approved through BCE.

The Contractor shall clearly identify their vehicles through the use of company logos or signs on their vehicles.

AC1-13 ACCESS ROUTES: The Contractor shall provide a haul route plan for approval by BCE.

For road detour/closures the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for approval four

(4) weeks prior to his scheduled starting of work.

AC1-14 TRUCKING AND ROADS: Trucks loaded with loose material that can create a dust, debris or falling hazard shall be secured and covered.

Fasten suitable cover, such as tarpaulin, over the load before entering surrounding streets. The Contractor is solely responsible for spillage from their vehicles and such spillage shall be cleaned up immediately. All roads shall be maintained free of debris at all times. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all haul routes and site access areas are maintained in a clean and orderly fashion, free from mud, debris and clutter at all times. Special consideration must be given to haul routes that cross active taxiways. No amount of debris at these locations shall be tolerated. The Contractor shall sweep these areas continuously as long as material deliveries are being made.

AC1-15 NOISE CONTROL: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable country, local, and installation laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control, to include applicable base quiet hours.

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AC1-16 EXCAVATIONS: Every trench/excavation shall be returned to its original condition within ten days of the original excavation; this may be extended to 30 days if approved by the BCE. Contractor shall phase trenching and excavation operations in order to comply. At minimum, Contractor shall restore the site to pre-excavation conditions. All soil stockpiles shall be hidden from view to the maximum extent possible. Prior approval by BCE is required if soil stockpiles are to remain exposed for long periods of time. Dust control measures are the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be implemented as directed by BCE. All road cuts must be approved by BCE prior to execution.

AC1-17 LAWN MAINTENANCE: Grassy areas disturbed by any type of construction work including storage, equipment staging, and material delivery areas shall be sodded, or hydro-seeded, where required by BCE.

Sodding, or seeding, damaged areas should be accomplished at the earliest planting season possible. Contractor shall be responsible for the successful growth and maintenance of all sodded, or seeded, areas under this contract for a period of thirty (30) days or three mowings after final acceptance of the work. All grass, shrubbery, and ornamental plants fenced by the construction site shall be maintained to base standards by the Contractor.

AC1-18 LAWN ESTABLISHMENT: Within seven (7) workdays of actual completion of work at contract site, the Contractor shall prepare all disturbed areas inside and outside of the fenced site for sodding, or hydro-seeding, as provided in contract specifications. Contractor shall restore the site to a condition and appearance equal to or better than existing before the work occurred. Such restoration work will not be considered complete, and the facility not accepted, until approved by BCE. Additionally, no seeding shall be authorized for lawn establishment, whether new, or for restoration purposes unless specifically authorized by BCE.

AC1-19 CONSTRUCTION SITE RESTORATION: All Contractor owned items such as, but not limited to, stakes, traffic/safety cones, barriers, warning tape, erosion control fences, that are erected during construction, shall be removed entirely after completion of project and within five (5) days of Government acceptance of the project site. The Contractor, at his own expense, shall return to the site to remove any items left at or near the project site after this time period. All trailers, equipment/storage units, residual construction materials shall be removed also within five

(5) days of Government acceptance of the project site.

AC1-20 PROCEDURES AND WORK PHASES: Prior to starting any work the

Contractor shall submit a Work Plan for approval by the Contracting Officer.

AC1-21 SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS: In this contract are indicated materials and equipment to be removed, stored and subsequently reinstalled. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove salvageable items with maximum care to avoid any damages; and to transport them to the storage areas as indicated by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide containers for material disposal and/or transportation of the salvageable items. All discarded materials shall be transported to an authorized public dump site by the Regional and National Regulation according to the typology of the related material. Transportation of discarded materials shall be extended, to an authorized dump site, even if the dump site is located outside the authority limits of the Aviano City Council Territory.

AC1-22 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS: The following Construction Drawings complement this Technical Specification and are an integral part of the project documents:

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DRAWING # SHEET # DESCRIPTION

GENERAL

1 of 18 T-1 PROJECT TITLE SHEET AND MAPS 2 of 18 T-2 LIST OF DRAWINGS & LEGENDS

ARCHITECTURAL

3 of 18 A-1 BUILDING #1000 - EXISTING AND NEW CONDITION PLAN 4 of 18 A-2 BUILDING #1121 - EXISTING AND NEW CONDITION PLAN

FIRE PROTECTION

5 of 18 FP-1 BUILDING #1000 – LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES 6 of 18 FP-2 BUILDING #1000 – EXISTING CONDITION PLAN 7 of 18 FP-3 BUILDING #1000 – NEW CONDITION PLAN AND SECTION 8 of 18 FP-4 BUILDING #1000 – FOAM/WATER SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 9 of 18 FP-5 BUILDING #1000 – FOAM STATION AND DETAILS 10 of 18 FP-6 BUILDING #1000 – WATER SUPPLY LINE 11 of 18 FP-7 BUILDING #1121 – LEGEND AND GENERAL NOTES 12 of 18 FP-8 BUILDING #1121 – EXISTING/ NEW CONDITION PLAN 13 of 18 FP-9 BUILDING #1121 – DIAGRAM AND DETAILS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

14 of 18 E-1 LEGEND 15 of 18 E-2 BUILDING #1000 - FIRE ALARM EXISTING AND NEW

CONDITION

16 of 18 E-3 BUILDING #1000 - NEW CONDITION FIRE ALARM RISER

DIAGRAM

17 of 18 E-4 BUILDING #1121 - FIRE ALARM EXISTING AND NEW

CONDITION

18 of 18 E-5 BUILDING #1121 - NEW CONDITION FIRE ALARM RISER

DIAGRAM

AC1-23 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS: In addition to the Norms and

Specifications contained in the Master Specifications as noted in Section AC1-02 of these Technical Specifications, the following Additional Specifications shall apply to this project:

13931 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

211324.0010 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

AC1-24 REVISED MASTER SPECIFICATIONS: In addition to the Norms and

Specifications contained in the Master Specifications as noted in Section AC1-02 of these Technical Specifications, the following Revised Master Specifications shall apply to this project:

01100/R GENERAL CONDITIONS

01101/R PROJECT SIGN

02220/R 02510/R

SITE DEMOLITION

WATER DISTRIBUTION

02630/R STORM DRAINAGE

03300/R CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

04200/R MASONRY

05500/R METAL FABRICATIONS

07112/R BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING

07600/R FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07840/R FIRE STOPPING

09220/R INTERIOR PLASTER

09250/R GYPSUM AND CEMENT BOARD

09900/R PAINTS AND COATINGS

13855/R ANALOG/ADDRESSABLE INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

15070/R MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROL

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16050/R BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

16316/R SWITCHBOARDS

16402/R INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

AC1-25 ADDITIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS: Furthermore the works included in this project shall be in accordance, when applicable, with the NFPA, ASTM, UL, HANDBOOKS, Norms and Standards, whose manuals and regulations are available for review at the Contracting Officer.

AC1-26 FINAL ACCEPTANCE TEST & CERTIFICATIONS:

a. All installed mechanical and electrical equipment shall have the required Italian Mark of Quality and shall conform to D.P.R. No.

459, dated 24 July 1996, with "C.E." Mark; and three copies of relevant certificates shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for each item of equipment installed. Furthermore the electric equipment shall be in compliance with the Legislative Decree No. 81/08 and subsequent modifications which apply the Directive 93/68/CEE.

b. At the end of the work, the Contractor shall provide the

Government with three copies of the following documents:

1. Certificate of Compliance with Law No. 37, dated 22 January 2008, for the installation of the electrical and mechanical systems in a workmanlike manner, signed by the Contractor.

2. Final Acceptance Test Certifications for electrical and mechanical systems signed by a Registered Engineer to be selected from three candidates proposed by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

3. Certificate of Static Test of the structure, signed by an

Engineer or authorized Technician belonging to the Board of Testing Experts (if strictly necessary)

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AF Form 66, OCT 89

SCHEDULE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

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PART II

A. ARCHITECTURAL WORK

Building No. 1121

1 Material Safety Data Sheets

2 Gas System Fence Part IIa Item 1

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3 Interior Wall Plaster Part IIa Item 2

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4 Latex Paint Part IIa Item 3

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5 Silicate Panels Part IIa Item 4

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6 REI 120 Seiling Part IIa Item 5

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PART II

B. CIVIL WORK

Building No. 1000

7 Material Safety Data Sheets

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Building No. 1000

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10 Valves Part III Item 1

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11 HDPE Pipes Part III Item 1

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13 Transition joint Part III Item 1

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14 Preassembled fire station Part III Item 2

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15 Black / Galvanized steel pipes Part III Item 2

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16 Backflow preventer Part III Item 2

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17 Valves Part III Item 2

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18 Water strainer Part III Item 2

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51 Manual actuator Part III Item 6

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SECTION 13931 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

SECTION 211324.0010 AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM (AFFF) FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

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SECTION 13931

CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

ITALIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF STANDARDS (UNI) PUBLICATIONS

UNI 14520-1 Gaseous fire-extinguishing systems Physical properties and system design – Part1: General requirements

UNI 14520-12 Gaseous fire extinguishing system

– Physical properties and system design - Part 12: IG-01 extinguishant.

UNI 9795 (2005)Automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems - Systems fitted with smoke and heat detectors and manual call points.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI/ASME B1.20.1 Standard for Pipe Threads, General

Purpose.

ANSI/ASME B16.3 Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class

300.

ANSI/ASME B16.9 Factory Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding

Fittings.

ANSI/ASME Section IX Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME B31.1 Power Piping Code.

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM INTERNATIONAL)

ASTM A53/A53M Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and

Hot Dipped Zinc Coated, Welded and Seamless.

ASTM A106 Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High

Temperature Service.

ASTM A197/A197M Specification for Cupola Malleable Iron.

ASTM A234/A234M Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and

Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures.

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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing

Systems.

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Submit shop drawings indicating:

a) Detailed layout of system.

b) Component descriptions and locations.

c) Control diagrams.

d) Wiring diagrams.

e) Written sequence of operations.

1.2.2 Submit electrical schematics and piping diagrams describing complete suppression system.

1.2.3 Submit product data for the following:

a) Storage cylinders.

b) Control valves and pilot controls.

c) Control panels.

d) Nozzles.

e) Push button stations.

f) Detectors.

g) Alarm bells or horns.

h) Switches.

i) Annunciators.

1.2.4 Submit test reports for the following:

a) Room integrity tests.

b) Pressure test.

c) Flow test.

d) Each other test expected by norm UNI 14520 and NFPA 2001

1.3 SAMPLES

1.3.1 Submit samples of following:

a) Nozzle.

b) Signs and valve tags.

c) Pipe line.

d) Pipe line clampings and anchorages.

1.4 ENGINEERING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Design system in accordance with NFPA 2001 using following parameters:

1.4.1.1 Hazard:

1.4.1.1.1 To suit occupancy: as indicated.

1.4.1.1.2 Hazard:

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a) Fuel: as indicated and to verify.

b) Gross volume: as indicated and to verify

c) Net volume: as indicated and to verify

d) Min. temperature: as indicated and to verify

e) Max. temperature: as indicated and to verify.

1.4.2 Submit design calculations for the following:

a) System terminal pressures.

b) Nozzle flow rates.

c) Orifice code number.

d) Piping pressure losses.

e) Component flow data.

f) Pipe sizes.

g) Minimum design concentration.

h) Minimum design agent quantity.

i) Actual agent quantity.

j) Highest expected actual concentration.

k) Discharge time.

l) Concentration hold time.

m) Enclosure pressure venting.

1.4.3 Submit schematics and diagrams describing suppression system and interface with building system.

1.5 DELIVERY, SHIPPING AND HANDLING

a) Deliver, store and handle components in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions.

b) Deliver materials in manufacturer's original, unopened, undamaged containers with identification labels intact.

c) Store materials protected from weather conditions and at temperature conditions recommended by manufacturer.

1.6 WARRANTY

a) Warranty system for parts and labour for not less than a period of 12 months from date of Substantial Completion.

b) False Discharge Warranty: Warranty replacement and associated costs of clean agent in the event of a false discharge attributable to defects in installation or parts for a period of 12 months from date of Substantial Completion.

c) Warranty capability to recondition complete system within 24 hours in the event of a system activation.

1.7 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.7.1 Provide complete operation and maintenance data.

1.7.2 Operation and maintenance data to include:

1.7.2.1 Electrical schematic of circuits.

1.7.2.2 Written description of system design.

1.7.2.3 Drawings illustrating control logic and equipment location.

1.7.2.4 Written documentation for:

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a) Emergency procedures.

b) Abort functions.

c) System control panel operation.

d) Trouble procedures.

e) Safety requirements.

1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS

1.8.1 Provide maintenance data for system and components.

1.8.2 Provide spare parts as follows:

a) nozzles.

1.9 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

1.9.1 Maintenance Service

1.9.1.1 Provide regular maintenance service to system in accordance with clean agent manufacturer's written recommendations and maintenance manual for a period of 12 months from Substantial Completion.

1.9.1.2 Inspection personnel shall be so authorized by clean agent manufacturer.

1.9.1.3 Inspect system 4 months and 10 months after installation.

1.9.1.4 Conduct inspections in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and recommendations of norms UNI 14520 and NFPA 2001.

1.9.1.5 Inspections include but are not necessarily limited to:

b) Determination of clean agent contents and pressure.

c) Proper working order of control, detection and alarm systems.

1.9.1.6 Submit documents certifying satisfactory system conditions after inspections.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPRESSION AGENT

2.1.1 Suppression Agent:

a) UNI 14520-1 -12 Designation: IG01 (Argon)

2.2 AGENT STORAGE

2.2.1 Capacity

determined by supplier in high pressure seamless steel alloy cylinder.

2.2.2 Provide one full set of spare charged cylinders.

2.2.3 Standard: In accordance with suppression agent manufacturer.

2.2.4 Cylinder Assembly

2.2.4.1 Pressure or solenoid seat type valve equipped with gauge.

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2.2.4.2 Cylinder pressure supervisor switch to provide a signal at the control panel if the pressure in the cylinder drops to the minumum.

2.2.4.3 Protective Cap:

Threaded steel anti-recoil.

2.2.4.4 Installation

Free standing steel racks on solid walls.

2.2.4.5 Lifting lugs

Cylinders larger than 97 kgs. shall be provided with lifting lugs for ease of handling.

2.2.4.6 Brackets

Integral brackets to be provided for secure mounting.

2.2.4.7 Discharge Valve

a) Material: machined brass forging.

b) Design: Pressure seated, high flow rate design incorporating a brass piston with seal, pressure releasing for valve operation, safety disc assembly, pressure actuation outlet port and pressure gauge.

2.3 RELEASING DEVICE

2.3.1 Detection

Automatic release alarm controlled by the fire detection system.

2.3.2 Alarms

a) Type: horn/strobe.

2.3.3 Locations:

a) To alert personnel located in the protected areas.

b) At entrances to protected areas.

2.3.4 Operation

a) Automatic release solenoid or pressure operated valve on cylinder that causes discharge of agent from storage containers in the system.

b) Program control panel to provide an adequate pre-discharge alarm period at time of system test to ensure personnel safety.

2.3.5 Supervision

Each releasing device shall be separately series supervised and activated by an output directly from control panel.

2.3.6 Features

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a) The releasing device shall be easily removable from container valve without emptying container.

b) While removed from container valve, releasing device shall be capable of being operated, with no replacement of parts required after this operation.

2.4 MANUAL OVERRIDE

2.4.1 Manual lever actuator for override applications.

2.5 CHECK VALVE

2.5.1 For each cylinder connected to a common manifold.

2.6 TRANSFER SWITCH

2.6.1 Operation: manual.

2.7 SWITCHES LINE

2.7.1 ON EACH LINE DISCHARGE:

2.8 PRESSURE REDUCER

2.8.1 Orifice:

a) Stainless steel.

b) Orifice size as required.

2.9 AUXILIARY SWITCHES

2.9.1 General:

According to ANSI/NFPA 13/UNI 14520 and ULC listed for fire service

2.9.1.1 Type:

a) Normally open and normally closed contacts with supervisory capability, pressure operated upon release of clean agent into discharge piping.

b) Heavy duty, double pole, single throw, two to a unit.

c) Complete with manual operator for test and reset.

2.9.1.2 Signal:

a) Shut down of electric power to ventilation system.

b) Shut down of electric powered equipment within the hazard.

c) An alarm.

2.10 PRESSURE OPERATED RELEASES

2.10.1 Function

To release self-closing devices operating doors, dampers, windows, louvers, lids, valves.

2.11 DISCHARGE NOZZLES

2.11.1 Coverage

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In accordance with UNI 14520.

2.11.2 Size

As required.

2.11.3 Dispersion Pattern: 180o or 360o as required.

2.11.4 Material

Aluminum or brass corrosion resistant construction and specifically designed for specified clean agent application.

2.11.5 Markings

Permanently marked as to type part number and orifice size.

2.11.6 Pipe thread

Standard female corresponding to nozzle size for attachment to discharge piping.

2.11.7 Standards

UL listed.

2.12 DISTRIBUTION PIPE AND FITTINGS

2.12.1 Material

Galvanized steel in accordance with UNI 14520.

2.12.2 Pipe wall thickness

To ASME B31.1.

2.12.3 Pipe junctions

a) NPS 2 and smaller to be threaded.

b) Greater than NPS 2 to be welded or grooved.

2.12.4 Piping design

a) To NFPA 2001.

b) Routing: Layout piping to give maximum flow and to avoid possible mechanical, chemical or other damage.

2.12.5 Pipe threads

To ANSI B1.20.1.

2.12.6 Pipe reductions

Butt weld concentric reducers, swaged nipples or weld-o-lets.

2.12.7 Screwed pipe reductions

Screwed concentric reducing fittings or swaged nipples.

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2.12.8 Non-corrosive pipe

Hot dipped galvanized inside and out.

2.13 PIPE SLEEVES

2.13.1 Sleeve piping through building walls, partitions, floor slabs, roof slabs.

2.13.2 Material: Schedule 40 steel pipes at two sizes (min.) greater than the pipe being sleeved.

2.13.3 Extend sleeves through floor slabs minimum 50 mm above the floor.

2.13.4 Extend sleeves through roof slabs to permit clearance for roofing and flashing material.

2.14 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

2.14.1 To ANSI B31.1.

2.14.2 Hanger material: steel.

2.15 ACCESSORIES

2.15.1 Cylinder weighing:

a) Provide rack uprights with a weigh bar spanning the rack for support of a portable weighing device.

b) Provide a portable direct reading beam scale for weighing cylinders in place by loosening cylinder clamps and disconnecting the discharge heads without disconnection of any control components.

2.15.2 Cylinders with a capacity of 97 kgs. or more shall be fitted with a liquid level indicating device.

a) Provide a graph to translate the device reading to pounds or kilograms of clean agent at the cylinder temperature.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLERS

3.1.1 System components and accessories shall be installed by personnel trained and certified by clean agent specified manufacturer.

3.1.2 Install, inspect and test to acceptance in accordance with NFPA

Standard 2001.

3.2 INSTALLATION

3.2.1 General: to NFPA Standard 2001.

3.2.2 In accordance with clean agent manufacturer's written instructions.

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3.2.3 Install cylinders to allow a service aisle for cylinder removal and cylinder weighing.

3.3 PIPING

3.3.1 Ream pipe after cutting to remove burrs and sharp edges.

3.3.2 Thoroughly clean pipe before installation to remove foreign matter and oil from pipe.

a) Pull a wire brush through pipe lengths several times.

b) Follow with clean cloth rags treated with a non-combustible metal cleaner designed for the purpose.

3.3.3 Blow dry air or nitrogen through piping prior to installation of nozzles.

3.3.4 Treat with protective coating or galvanize pipe and fittings installed outdoors or in a corrosive atmospheric area.

3.3.5 Install piping in accordance with layout design to provide maximum flow and to avoid possible mechanical, chemical or other damage.

3.3.6 Report deviations from pipe routing design to Engineer/Architect.

3.3.7 Pipe reductions: install reductions to permit full flow. Entrance holes from the main pipe run to the fitting to be of proper size and free of sharp edges, ridges or burrs.

3.3.8 Valve and Equipment Connections:

a) Connect selector check solenoid valves with a union immediately downstream.

b) Connect valves having more than two connection points such as shuttle, pilot valves with a union adjacent to the valve in each connection line.

c) Connect equipment such as discharge delay devices pressure switches with a union adjacent to the equipment.

3.3.9 Pressure release piping and fittings: takeoffs for pressure release piping shall be from the top of the discharge piping.

3.4 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

3.4.1 Securely fasten piping near nozzles to prevent pipe movement due to reaction force during discharge.

3.4.2 Install piping supports to prevent disengagement of supports by movement of supported pipe.

3.4.3 Solidly anchor pipe to structural members where longitudinal or lateral movement is possible.

3.4.4 Install rigid hangers wherever a change in direction or change in elevation in the piping system occurs.

3.4.5 Every other hanger shall be rigid on long straight runs.

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3.4.6 Attach piping to rigid hangers by means of U-bolts locked with double nuts, one on each side of hanger.

3.4.7 Allow for longitudinal movement of pipe within the U-bolt except where piping design requires pipe to be anchored.

3.4.8 Do not support pipe using other pipeline.

3.4.9 Arrange piping supports to prevent bending stresses from concentrated loads between supports.

3.5 TESTING

3.5.1 Thoroughly test installation for correct operation and function.

3.5.2 Provide requisite equipment, personnel, independent testing consultants to complete tests and provide written reports of results.

3.5.3 Room Integrity:

a) Standard: to NFPA 2001.

b) Test room integrity in accordance with testing consultant or clean agent manufacturer's written instructions.

c) Provide a written test report to Engineer/Architect.

d) Correct deficiencies and retest.

3.5.4 Pressure Test:

a) Pneumatically test system discharge piping in a closed circuit for a period of ten minutes at 3 Bar.

b) Pressure drop shall not exceed 20% of the test pressure.

c) Test according to norm UNI 14520

3.5.5 Flow Test:

a) Perform flow test using nitrogen on the pipe network to verify that flow is continuous and that the piping and nozzles are unobstructed.

b) Install 'telltales' styrofoam cups over each nozzle that will easily blow off when nitrogen pressure reaches the nozzle.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION

3.6.1 Upon completion of installation provide a 'hand-on' site review of system components and operation.

3.6.2 Functionally test the system to demonstrate system components, system functions and recommended procedures for building maintenance personnel Owner's representatives.

3.6.3 Training to include but not necessarily limited to training for emergency procedures, abort functions, system control panel operation, trouble procedures and safety requirements.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCE

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

REFERENC AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI A13.1 Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SANITARY ENGINEERING (ASSE)

ASSE 1013 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow

Preventers and Reduced Pressure Fire Protection Principle Backflow Preventers

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION(AWWA)

AWWA C104 Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Water

AWWA C110 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 In.

Through 48 In. (76 mm through 1219 mm), for Water

AWWA C151 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for

Water

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM P7825a Approval Guide Fire Protection

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 11 Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam

Systems

NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 16 Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and

Foam-Water Spray Systems

NFPA 1963 Fire Hose Connections

NFPA 24 Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CERTIFICATION IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES (NICET)

NICET 1014-7 Program Detail Manual for Certification in the Field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology (Field Code 003) Subfield of Automatic Sprinkler System Layout

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

MIL-F-24385 Fire Extinguishing Agent, Aqueous Film

Forming Foam (AFFF) Liquid Concentrate, for Fresh and Seawater

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL Fire Prot Dir Fire Protection Equipment Directory

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME) and ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)standard applicable

ITALIAN INSTITUTE FOR THE UNIFICATION OF STANDARDS (UNI) PUBLICATIONS

UNI EN 12845 Fixed firefighting systems Automatic sprinkler systems Design, installation and maintenance

UNI EN 12201 Sistemi di tubazioni di materia plastica per adduzione - Polietilene (PE)

UNI EN 10255 Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading – Technical delivery conditions

Sprinkler Systems and Equipment: Laws, Ministerial Decrees, President of the Republic Decrees and Italian Norms.

Sprinklers Systems and Materials Quality: European Community Norms (CEE) and ISO Norms.

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 15050, "basic mechanical materials and methods," applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein.

1.2.1 AFFF SYSTEM AND PUMP STATION

The system shall consist of an automatic wet-pipe foam-water…