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PROJECT MANUAL

CONSTRUCT NEWPORT RESEARCH ANTENNA

MEASUREMENT FACILITY TANNER HILL PHASE 2

TANNER HILL, PHASE

OWNER: SUBMISSION:

FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

VOLUME TWO OF TWO:

SPECIFICATION DIVISIONS 21-33

ISSUE DATE:

July 28, 2017

(REVISED 08/08/2018)

ARCHITECT: PROJECT LOCATION:

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY

ROME RESEARCH SITE

ROME, NY 13441

CONSULTANTS: PROJECT INFORMATION:

MEPFP ENGINEERING CONSULTANT:

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS:

COLDEN CORP.

A/E CONTRACT #.

OWNER PROJECT #:

NKB PROJECT #:

FA8751-16-D-0002

ULDF 16-0303AE2

16340.05

PROJECT CERTIFICATION:

To the best of my knowledge, belief and professional judgment, the drawings and specifications which comprise the Construction Documents for the project are in compliance with applicable codes, including the latest editions of the International Building Code and NFPA 101.

AFRL – ROME NY FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

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VOLUME ONE OF TWO:

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000100 TABLE OF CONTENTS

000115 LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011100 SUMMARY OF WORK

011100.1 SUMMARY OF WORK - SUPPLEMENTAL

011101 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

013529 SAFETY, FIRE PROTECTION AND HEALTH

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

015001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

015613 TEMPORARY BARRIERS AND ENCLOSURES

DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

028200 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT with SAMPLING REPORT

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

031210 FORMLINERS FOR ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 5 – METALS

051200 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

051213 ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

052100 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

053100 STEEL DECKING

054000 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

055119 METAL GRATING STAIRS

055213 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

055313 BAR GRATINGS

DIVISION 6 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061053 MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

061600 SHEATHING

064113 WOOD-VENEER-FACED ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071326 SELF-ADHERING SHEET WATERPROOFING

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072500 WEATHER BARRIERS

074113.16 STANDING-SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS

074243 COMPOSITE WALL PANELS

075323 ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER (EPDM) ROOFING

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

077100 ROOF SPECIALTIES

077253 SNOW GUARDS

078413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING

079200 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

081113 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083323 OVERHEAD COILING DOORS

084113 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND STOREFRONTS

085113 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

088000 GLAZING

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

096340 STONE FLOORING

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

099123 PAINTING

DIVISIONS 10 – SPECIALTIES

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

104423 PANEL SIGNAGE

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

113100 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

123661 SIMULATED STONE COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

NOT USED

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

146000 BRIDGE CRANE & HOIST SYSTEM

VOLUME TWO OF TWO:

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

211313 FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

213100 FIRE PUMP ENCLOSURE

213116 DIESEL-DRIVE, CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS

213400 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS

213900 CONTROLLERS FOR FIRE PUMP DRIVERS

214400 STORAGE TANKS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 220719

IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

223000 PLUMBING – GENERAL

224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230513 230514

COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

ELECTRIC WIRING FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

230517 230518

SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR HVAC PIPING

ESCUTCHEONS FOR HVAC PIPING

230519 METERS AND GAGES FOR HVAC PIPING

230523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR HVAC PIPING

230529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230900 231116

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

FACILITY LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS PIPING

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232116 HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALITIES

232123 232300

HYDRONIC PUMPS

REFRIGERANT PIPING

233113 METAL DUCTS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233423 233713 235123

HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

DIFFUSERS, REGISTERS AND GRILLES

GAS VENTS

235216 235523

CONDENSING BOILERS

LOW INTENSITY GAS FIRED INFRARED HEATERS

236200 PACKAGED CONDENSING UNIT

237313 MODULAR INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNIT

238233 CONVECTORS

238236 FINNED-TUBE RADIATION HEATERS

238239 239119

PROPELLER UNIT HEATERS

FIXED LOUVERS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260523 CONTROL-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260543 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

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260553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260572 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE SHORT-CIRCUIT STUDY

260573 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

260574 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION DEVICE ARC-FLASH STUDY

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

262413 SWITCHBOARDS

262416 PANELBOARDS

262500 ENCLOSED BUS ASSEMBLIES

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

264113 LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURES

265119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

265219 EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

265619 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

271100 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

271500 HORIZONTAL CABLING

271700

TESTING AND IDENTIFICATION

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

281600 INTRUSION DETECTION

282300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

283111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

310000 EARTHWORK

310140 SHEETING AND SHORING

310519 CONSTRUCTION FABRICS

311000 SITE CLEARING

312000 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

312000 EARTH MOVING

312319 DEWATERING

312513 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

313233 TRENCHING BACKFILLING AND COMPACTION

315000 EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

316329 DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

312513 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

313233 TRENCHING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTING

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321000 ROADWAY AND MISCELLANEOUS SURFACE SUBBASE

321200 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVING AND SURFACING

329213 HYDROSEEDING

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

331100 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

332000 WATER WELLS

333000 SANITARY SEWERS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes wet-pipe sprinkler system, system design, installation, and certification. The entire system shall be installed in conformance with NFPA 13.

B. Section Includes:

1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.

2. Fire-protection valves.

3. Fire-department connections.

4. Sprinklers.

5. Alarm devices.

6. Pressure gages.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Standard-Pressure Sprinkler Piping: Fire Suppression sprinkler system piping designed to operate at working pressure of 175 psig maximum.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. International Building Code, 2015 (Only where referenced in UFC 3-600-01)

B. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-600-01

C. NFPA 13 (National Fire Protection Association) - Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2016

D. NFPA 24 (National Fire Protection Association) - Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2016

E. NFPA 25 (National Fire Protection Association) – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection System, 2017

F. NFPA 291 (National Fire Protection Association) – Standard for fire flow testing and Marking of Hydrants, 2016

G. NFPA 72 (National Fire Protection Association) – National Fire Alarm Code, 2016

H. 2017 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Fire Protection Equipment Directory

I. 2017 Factory Mutual (FM) Approval Guide

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1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water that is connected to the water supply through an alarm valve. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts the fusible link or destroys the frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated. System to provide coverage for all areas in the building except those noted on the contract documents.

B. System to provide coverage for all areas in the building except those noted on the contract documents.

C. Provide hydraulically designed system to NFPA 13 occupancy requirements. Provide all sprinkler risers with hydraulic data plate with system design information. Mount to respective riser. This data plate shall include the location of the design area or areas, discharge densities over the design area or areas, required flow and residual pressure demand at the base of the riser, occupancy classification or commodity classification and maximum permitted storage height/configuration, and hose stream demand included in addition to the sprinkler demand.

D. Interface system with building fire alarm system.

E. Sprinkler system shall be hydraulically calculated. Pipe sizes shown on drawings shall be maintained and used in calculations.

F. Light Hazard Design Criteria: 0.10 gpm/ft2 over 1500 ft2 design area with an outside hose stream demand of 100 gpm for a duration of 30 minutes.

G. Ordinary Hazard Design Criteria: 0.20 gpm/ft2 over 2500 ft2 design area with an outside hose stream demand of 250 gpm for a duration of 60 minutes.

H. Sprinkler spacing shall not exceed 196 ft2 for Light Hazard, 130 ft2 for Ordinary Hazard.

I. A 10 psi safety factor shall be incorporated into all hydraulic calculations.

J. Maximum 20 fps system flow velocity and 15 fps in mains with paddle waterflow switches.

K. Water supply is from a storage tank and fire pump. For the preparation of hydraulic calculations, assume the following water supply is available from the discharge flange of a nearly empty tank:

1. 5 psi static, 3 psi residual at a flow rate of 1,125 gpm.

2. Utilize the discharge flange of the tank as the source node. Account for pressure loss between the storage tank flange and the suction flange of the fire pump.

3. Utilize two nodes representing the suction flange and discharge flange of the fire pump.

Utilize the manufacturer’s factory fire pump curve between these two nodes.

4. Utilize actual node elevations as indicated on the approved site plans.

1.6 PROJECT SCOPE

A. Provide sprinkler protection for all areas as indicted on contract documents

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

B. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.

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C. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications:

a. Electrical and Mechanical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard.

b. General Storage Areas Ordinary Hazard.

c. Office Areas: Light Hazard.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Procedures: Submittal procedures as indicated in Division 1 of these specifications.

B. Shop Drawings: NFPA 13 drawings, hydraulic calculations for each design area with cross reference to applicable drawings, water supply data, and equipment schedule. Indicate layout of finished ceiling areas indicating sprinkler locations coordinated with ceiling installation.

Indicate detailed pipe layout, hangers and supports, sprinklers, components and accessories.

Indicate system controls. Provide coordination drawings indicating the work of other trades.

1. Sprinklers shall be referred to on drawings, submittals and other documentation, by the sprinkler identification or Model number as specifically published in the appropriate agency listing or approval. Trade names or other abbreviated designations shall not be allowed.

C. Product Data: Submit data on sprinklers, valves, and specialties, including manufacturers catalog information. Submit performance ratings, rough-in details, weights, support requirements, and piping connections.

D. Fire Hydrant Flow Test Report: Prior to system layout, submit detailed fire flow test data per NFPA 291. Include scaled/dimensioned drawing showing flow/pressure locations/elevations;

number/size/coefficient for orifices; pitot/static/residual pressures; test time/date; main sizes.

E. Approved sprinkler drawings: working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction and owner’s representative, including hydraulic calculations.

F. Submit firestopping system and material product data and UL listed firestopping details to be utilized for the project.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Execution Requirements: Closeout procedures as indicated in division 1 of these specifications.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of sprinklers and deviations of piping from drawings. Indicate drain and test locations.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit components of system, servicing requirements, record drawings, inspection data, replacement part numbers and availability, and location and numbers of service depot.

D. Submit the latest edition of NFPA 25 “Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection System” to the owner upon completion of project.

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E. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include “Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Above Ground Piping”.

F. Schedule of preventative maintenance inspections/testing and outline of what inspections/testing shall occur.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience, and with service facilities within 100 miles of project.

B. Installer: Company specializing and licensed in performing work of this section with minimum five years documented experience and NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) certified.

C. System shall be designed and installed under the direct supervision of a NICET Level IV certified designer in Fire Protection/Automatic Sprinkler System Layout.

D. Firestop Installer Qualifications: FM 4991, UL, or proof of certified training.

E. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

1.10 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Furnish service and maintenance of the system components for one year from the Date of Substantial Completion as outlined in Division 21 specifications.

1.11 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of sprinklers with other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies.

1.12 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Provide extra sprinklers as required by NFPA 13.

B. Provide suitable wrenches for each sprinkler type.

C. Provide metal storage cabinet located adjacent to sprinkler riser.

D. Provide all manufacturer special tools for maintenance of system.

1.13 ADDITIONAL SPRINKLERS AND GUARDS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

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B. Provide 5 additional sprinklers with associated piping and supports and 5 additional sprinkler guards installed at locations where directed and where job conditions may require.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Standard Weight, Galvanized and/or[Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, or ASTM A 135, ASTM A 795, Schedule 40 for NPS 2 and smaller. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.

B. Standard Weight, Galvanized and/or Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, or ASTM A 135, ASTM A 795, Schedule 10 for NPS 2.5 and larger. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method

C. Galvanized and Black Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M, standard-weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.

D. Galvanized and Uncoated, Steel Couplings: ASTM A 865, threaded.

E. Galvanized and Uncoated, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.

F. Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.

G. Cast-Iron Flanges: ASME 16.1, Class 125.

H. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 150.

I. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.

J. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig, 250 psig 1725 kPa minimum.

3. Galvanized and Uncoated, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A 47/A 47M, malleable-iron casting or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.

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4. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.

2.3 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS

A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type L and ASTM B 88, Type M water tube, drawn temper.

B. Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.18, pressure fittings.

C. Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.22, pressure fittings.

D. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint ends.

E. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body, with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends.

F. Copper Pressure-Seal Fittings:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Viega; Plumbing & Heating Systems.

b. Mueller Industries

2. Standard: UL 213.

3. NPS 2 and Smaller: Wrought-copper fitting with EPDM-rubber O-ring seal in each end.

G. Copper-Tube, Extruded-Tee Connections:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. T-DRILL Industries Inc.

2. Description: Tee formed in copper tube according to ASTM F 2014.

2.4 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch thick or ASME B16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free.

1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.

2. Class 250, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 300, Steel Raised-Face Flanges: Ring-type gaskets.

B. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.

C. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8/A5.8M, BCuP Series, copper-phosphorus alloys for general-duty brazing unless otherwise indicated.

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

2.5 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating for Standard-Pressure Piping: 175 psig.

B. Ball Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Victaulic Company.

c. Tyco Fire and Building Products

2. Standard: UL 1091 except with ball instead of disc.

3. Valves NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.

4. Valves NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2: Bronze body with threaded ends or ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

5. Valves NPS 3: Ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

C. Bronze Butterfly Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Victaulic Company

b. Anvil International

c. Milwaukee Valve Company.

2. Standard: UL 1091.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

4. Body Material: Bronze.

5. End Connections: Threaded.

D. Check Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

d. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 312.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

4. Type: Swing check.

5. Body Material: Cast iron.

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6. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

E. Bronze OS&Y Gate Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division.

b. Milwaukee Valve Company.

c. NIBCO INC.

2. Standard: UL 262.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

4. Body Material: Bronze.

5. End Connections: Threaded.

F. Iron OS&Y Gate Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International..

b. Milwaukee Valve Company.

c. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.

2. Standard: UL 262.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

4. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

G. Indicating-Type Butterfly Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL 1091.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

4. Valves NPS 2 and Smaller:

a. Valve Type: Ball or butterfly.

b. Body Material: Bronze.

c. End Connections: Threaded.

5. Valves NPS 2-1/2 and Larger:

a. Valve Type: Butterfly.

b. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

c. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or wafer.

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6. Valve Operation: Integral electrical, 115-V ac, prewired, two-circuit, supervisory switch, visual indicating device.

2.6 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

B. Angle Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc.

b. United Brass Works, Inc.

c. Nibco Inc.

C. Ball Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.

c. NIBCO INC.

D. Globe Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc.

b. United Brass Works, Inc.

c. Nibco Inc.

E. Plug Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Southern Manufacturing Group.

2.7 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating:

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a. Standard-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Size: Same as connected piping.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

B. Riser Check Valve:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following: Designed for horizontal or vertical installation, with bronze groove seat with O-ring seals, single hinge pin, and latch design. Include trim sets for drain and pressure gauges.

a. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

d. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 193

3. Design: For horizontal or vertical installation.

4. Include bronze groove seat with O-ring seals, single hinge pin, and latch design, trim sets for drain and pressure gauges.

C. Riser Manifold Assembly: Shall be a manufactured assembly fabricated from carbon steel piping with integral grooved ends with an orange enamel finish. Assembly shall include an alarm test module combination inspector’s test/drain valve of bronze construction complete with dual integral sight glasses and a standard ½” test orifice and allow single handle operation for both test and drain functions. The assembly shall also include an integral vane type water flow detector with sealed retard, visual switch activation, and mechanical delay adjustment.

D. Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Viking Company.

b. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

2. Standard: UL 1726.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

4. Type: Automatic draining, ball check.

5. Size: NPS 3/4.

6. End Connections: Threaded.

2.8 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Storz-Type, Fire-Department Connection (Verify with local fire department):

a. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Company, Inc.

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b. Fire-End & Croker Corporation.

c. Potter-Roemer

2. Standard: UL 405.

3. Type: Storz large diameter.

4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

5. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.

6. Standard Equipment: Aluminum adapter with storz inlet, female NPT outlet.

7. Caps: Hardcoated aluminum storz cap with attachment cable.

8. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.

9. Outlet: Back, with pipe threads.

10. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR."

11. Finish: Aluminum with Brass Plate.

12. Outlet Size: 6x5.

2.9 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

A. Branch Outlet Fittings:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL 213.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

4. Body Material: Ductile-iron housing with EPDM seals and bolts and nuts.

5. Type: Mechanical-T and -cross fittings.

6. Configurations: Snap-on and strapless, ductile-iron housing with branch outlets.

7. Size: Of dimension to fit onto sprinkler main and with outlet connections as required to match connected branch piping.

8. Branch Outlets: Grooved, plain-end pipe, or threaded.

B. Flow Detection and Test Assemblies:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. AGF Manufacturing Inc.

b. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

d. Victaulic Company.

2. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

4. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with orifice, sight glass, and integral test valve.

5. Size: Same as connected piping.

6. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

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C. Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fittings:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. AGF Manufacturing Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

d. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

4. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with sight glass.

5. Size: Same as connected piping.

6. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

D. Flexible, Sprinkler Hose Fittings:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Victaulic

b. FlexHead Industries, Inc.

c. Sprinkflex

2. Standard: UL 1474.

3. Type: Flexible hose for connection to sprinkler, and with bracket for connection to ceiling grid.

4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

5. Size: Same as connected piping, for sprinkler.

2.10 SPRINKLERS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

1. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

2. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

3. Victaulic Company.

4. Viking Corporation.

B. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.

C. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:

1. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K of 5.6, and for

"Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by

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D. Sprinkler Finishes:

1. Chrome plated.

2. Bronze.

3. Painted.

E. Special Coatings:

1. Wax.

2. Lead.

3. Corrosion-resistant paint.

F. Sprinkler Escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for the following sprinkler mounting applications. Escutcheons for concealed, flush, and recessed-type sprinklers are specified with sprinklers.

1. Ceiling Mounting: Chrome-plated steel, two piece, with 1-inch vertical adjustment.

2. Sidewall Mounting: Chrome-plated steel one piece, flat.

G. Sprinkler Guards:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

b. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

c. Victaulic Company.

d. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 199.

3. Type: Wire cage with fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.

2.11 ALARM DEVICES

A. Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.

B. Electrically Operated Alarm Bell:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. System Sensor; a Honeywell company.

b. Notifier; a Honeywell company.

c. Potter Electric Signal Company.

2. Standard: UL 464.

3. Type: Vibrating, metal alarm bell.

4. Size: 8-inch minimum-diameter.

5. Finish: Red-enamel factory finish, suitable for outdoor use.

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6. Bell shall operate on sprinkler waterflow only. Provide dedicated notification appliance circuit from fire alarm control unit for this purpose.

C. Water-Flow Indicators:

a. Potter Electric Signal Company.

b. System Sensor; a Honeywell company.

c. Viking Corporation.

2. Standard: UL 346.

3. Water-Flow Detector: Electrically supervised.

4. Components: Two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal if removed.

5. Type: Paddle operated.

6. Pressure Rating: 250 psig.

7. Design Installation: Horizontal or vertical.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Potter Electric Signal Company.

b. System Sensor; a Honeywell company.

2. Standard: UL 346.

3. Type: Electrically supervised.

4. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.

5. Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position.

2.12 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

1. AMETEK; U.S. Gauge Division.

2. Ashcroft, Inc.

3. Brecco Corporation.

B. Standard: UL 393.

C. Dial Size: 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch diameter.

D. Pressure Gage Range: 0 to 250 psig.

E. Water System Piping Gage: Include "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.

F. Air System Piping Gage: Include "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 291. Confirm waterflow rates are available from site hydrants. Report test results promptly and in writing.

3.2 SERVICE-ENTRANCE PIPING

A. Connect sprinkler piping to water-service piping for service entrance to building. Comply with requirements for exterior piping in Division 21 Section "Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping."

B. Install shutoff valve, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at connection to water-service piping.

C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water service.

3.3 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.

1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating from approved working plans.

2. Install piping to minimize obstructions to other trades.

3. Install piping concealed above finished ceilings unless noted otherwise.

4. Pipe size called for shall be maintained. Pipe size changes made only as reviewed by owner’s representative. Where discrepancy in size occurs, the larger size shall be provided.

B. Piping Standard: Comply with requirements for installation of sprinkler piping in NFPA 13.

C. Use listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes.

D. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.

E. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.

F. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve, and sized and located according to NFPA 13.

G. Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.

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H. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection, to drain piping between fire-department connection and check valve. Install drain piping to and spill over floor drain or to outside building.

I. Install alarm devices in piping systems.

J. Install hangers and supports for sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13. Comply with requirements for hanger materials in NFPA 13.

K. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main and at each sprinkler test connection. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 and with soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.

L. Fill sprinkler system piping with water.

M. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors.

N. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs.

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

3.4 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.

C. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.

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

E. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and fittings before assembly.

F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable for water service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME B31.9.

G. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads.

2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged.

H. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.

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1. Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.

I. Steel-Piping, Cut-Grooved Joints: Cut square-edge groove in end of pipe according to AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe joints.

J. Steel-Piping, Roll-Grooved Joints: Roll rounded-edge groove in end of pipe according to AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe grooved joints.

K. Brazed Joints: Join copper tube and fittings according to CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," "Brazed Joints" Chapter.

L. Copper-Tubing, Pressure-Sealed Joints: Join copper tube and copper pressure-seal fittings with tools recommended by fitting manufacturer.

M. Extruded-Tee Connections: Form tee in copper tube according to ASTM F 2014. Use tool designed for copper tube; drill pilot hole, form collar for outlet, dimple tube to form seating stop, and braze branch tube into collar.

N. Dissimilar-Material Piping Joints: Make joints using adapters compatible with materials of both piping systems.

3.5 VALVE AND SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION

A. Install listed fire-protection valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.

C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection..

D. Auxiliary drains shall be provided where a change in piping direction prevents drainage of system piping through the main drain valve.

1. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe is 50 gallons or more, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve not smaller than 1”, accessibly located (no more than 7 feet above finished floor).

2. Where the capacity of isolated trapped sections of pipe is more than 5 gallons and less than 50 gallons, the auxiliary drain shall consist of a valve ¾” or larger and a plug or nipple and cap.

E. Specialty Valves:

1. General Requirements: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, in main supply to system.

2. Riser Check Valves: Include bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line connection.

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3.6 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION

A. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of narrow dimension of acoustical ceiling panels.

B. Install dry-type sprinklers with water supply from heated space. Do not install pendent or sidewall, wet-type sprinklers in areas subject to freezing.

C. Install sprinklers into flexible, sprinkler hose fittings and install hose into bracket on ceiling grid.

D. The sprinkler bulb protector must remain in place until the sprinkler is completely installed and before the system is placed in service. Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage to the glass bulb, resulting in improper sprinkler operation, serious personal injury and property damage. Remove bulb protectors carefully by hand after installation. Do not use any tools to remove bulb protectors.

E. Do not install sprinklers that have been dropped, damaged, or show a visible loss of fluid.

Never install sprinklers with cracked bulbs.

F. Provide protection in electric, telephone, elevator equipment, and electronic equipment spaces.

Piping shall not pass directly over electric panel boards, switchboards, motor control centers, elevator rooms/hoist ways, controllers, and similar electric/telephone equipment.

G. Provide guards for sprinklers in mechanical, storage, closet, and similar spaces than 8’-0” above finished floor.

H. Provide protection under ductwork, groups of ductwork, and other obstructions to water spray distribution. Use intermediate level sprinklers if subject to water spray from above.

3.7 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION

A. Install wall-type, fire-department connections. Located as indicated on contract drawings.

B. The fire department connection shall be provided with an automatic ball drip assembly to prevent freezing. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection. Each fire department connection shall be provided with a listed check valve.

C. The fire department connection shall be piped to the system side of the riser. For combined systems, the fire department connection shall be connected between the supply control valves and the system control valves.

D. The fire department connection shall not be piped to the suction side of a fire pump.

E. Locate fire department connection with sufficient clearance from walls, obstructions, or to allow full swing of fire department wrench handle. Coordinate location with local fire department.

F. Install a 30° elbow between the inlet pipe stubbing outside of the building/stand alone connection and the fire department connection at all fire department connections to prevent fire department hose kinking.

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3.8 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in

NFPA 13.

B. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."

C. Provide sign at or near fire department connection a minimum of a 36” by 36” reflective diagrammatic sign meeting NFPA 170 requirements. The sign shall also indicate the building name and address in which it services, systems within the building in which it serves, and the pressure required at the inlets to deliver the greatest system demand.

D. Valve Signage:

1. All main and sectional system control valves, including water supply control valves, shall have a sign indicating the portion of the system that is controlled by the valve.

2. All control, drain, and test connection valves shall be provided with signs indicating their purpose.

3. Where a main or section control valve is located in a closed room or concealed space, the location of the valve shall be indicated by a sign in an approved location on the outside of the door or near the opening to the concealed space.

3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform tests and inspections.

B. Final Acceptance/Commissioning Test: The system will be accepted only after satisfactory test of the entire system has been accomplished by the Contractor at the direction of the C&S Engineers, Inc. Fire Protection Engineer, in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and the Owner. The Contractor shall notify the above witnesses, in writing, 72 hours prior to the commencement of testing. Failure to contact the above parties will require the Contractor to conduct tests a second time at the Contractor’s expense in the presence of the above parties.

The C&S Engineers, Inc. Fire Protection Engineer shall have complete direction over the final acceptance/commissioning test of the system.

C. Water flow detecting devices including the associated alarm circuits shall be flow tested through the inspector’s test connection and shall result in an audible alarm on the premises within 5 minutes after such flow begins and until such flow stops.

D. The main drain valve shall be opened and remain open until the system pressure stabilizes.

Static and residual pressures shall be recorded.

E. Tests and Inspections:

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

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3. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems Acceptance" Chapter.

4. Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.

5. Coordinate with fire-alarm tests. Operate as required.

6. Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.

7. Verify that equipment hose threads are same as local fire-department equipment.

F. Sprinkler piping system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

G. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.10 INTERFACE WITH OTHER PRODUCTS

A. Verify signal devices are installed and connected to fire alarm system.

3.11 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED CONSTRUCTION

A. Apply masking tape or paper cover to protect concealed sprinklers, cover plates, and sprinkler escutcheons not receiving field paint finish. Remove after painting. Replace painted sprinklers with new.

3.12 CLEANING

A. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.

B. Remove and replace sprinklers with paint other than factory finish.

3.13 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of 2 hours of instruction and operation, and maintenance of all elements of the materials and methods specified above for “non-technician” personnel prior to the commissioning of the building fire suppression system. All training shall take place prior to final acceptance testing of the system. All demonstration and training provided to Owner personnel shall be witnessed by the C&S Engineers, Inc. Fire Protection Engineer and the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Contractor shall notify the above witnesses, in writing, 72 hours prior to the commencement of testing. Failure to contact the above parties will require the Contractor to conduct training a second time at the contractor’s expense in the presence of the above parties.

B. Instruction shall be provided by a material or system manufacturer’s certified representative familiar with the equipment and special operating requirements of the system provided and the Owner’s operating procedures.

C. Instructions shall include classroom training as well as hands on training of all components of the system and their operation.

D. Instruction shall be made available on a schedule acceptable to the Owner and the availability of the operating personnel.