Amendment 0004.pdf

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 1

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0004 07/30/08 RIL00116

6. ISSUED 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

General Services Administration Office of Tenant Operations , 230 S. DEARBORN STREET, RM 3180, DPN 31-4

CHICAGO, IL 60604

General Services Administration Office of Tenant Operations

230 S. DEARBORN STREET, RM 3180 DPN 31-4

CHICAGO, IL 60604

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (?) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

GS05P08SIC0092

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM II)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 3 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (if required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(?) A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINSTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _____ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

GS05P08SIC0092 – Heat Exchanger Replacement, JCK Federal Building, & US Dirksen Courthouse, Chicago, IL

This amendment is being issued incorporate a revised SF 1442, revised drawings, and Sections 15410, 16010, 16111, 16120, 16440.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document reference in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY ________________________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

5PMC COMPUTER GENERATED FORM STANDARD FORM 30 (10-83)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

GS05P08SIC0092

NEGOTIATED

July 2, 2008 1 5

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST 6. PROJECT NO.

RIL00116

7. ISSUED 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

General Services Administration PMD, Greater Chicagoland Procurement Team 230 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 3180 Chicago, IL. 60604

Same as block #7

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME B. TELEPHONE NO. (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CALL: DEBORAH DURKINS (312) 886-6932

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

“HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT”

JCK FEDERAL BUILDING

230 S. DEARBORN

EMD US COURTHOUSE

219 S. DEARBORN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 1 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Sec. 00800 of RFP.)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND 12B. CALENDAR DAYS

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.) 10

YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 2 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 04:00PM local time, Friday, August 15, 2008. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE PAGE 3

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation – give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

(4 copies unless otherwise specified) 26 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

General Services Administration OTO, Greater Chicagoland Technical Team 230 So. Dearborn St., Room 3180 Chicago, IL 60604-1696

General Services Administration Finance Division P.O. Box 17181 Fort Worth, TX 76102-0181

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office. ) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document. ) Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SOLICITATION NO. PAGE OF PAGES

ADDENDUM TO STANDARD FORM 1442 A. GS05P08SIC0092 3 5

14. OFFEROR (Company Name)

A. OFFEROR FAX NUMBER B. OFFEROR E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional)

C. OFFEROR DUNS NUMBER( D. OFFEROR TAX ID NUMBER)

THE FOLLOWING IS ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SITE INDICATED BELOW:

"HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT"

230 S. DEARBORN

EMD US COURTHOUSE

219 S. DEARBORN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

PRICES ARE REQUIRED BELOW FOR THE ITEMS OF WORK SHOWN IN THE

SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, AND AMENDMENT(S) (IF APPLICABLE), FOR THE

PROJECT HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT, JCK FEDERAL BUILDING,

230 S. DEARBORN, EMD US COURTHOUSE, 219 S. DEARBORN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

GS05P08SIC0092, PROJECT NO. RIL00116

JCK FEDERAL BUILDING, 230 S. DEARBORN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

BASE LUMP SUM OFFER (WRITE IN LUMP SUM PRICE)

_____________________________________________________DOLLARS

EMD US COURTHOUSE, 219 S. DEARBORN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

BASE LUMP SUM OFFER (WRITE IN LUMP SUM PRICE)

_____________________________________________________DOLLARS

ADDENDUM TO STANDARD FORM 1442 B. GS05P08SIC0092 4 5

14. OFFEROR (Company Name)

THE FOLLOWING IS ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SITE INDICATED BELOW:

"HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT"

230 S. DEARBORN

EMD US COURTHOUSE

219 S. DEARBORN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

PRICES ARE REQUIRED BELOW FOR THE ITEMS OF WORK SHOWN IN THE

SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS, AND AMENDMENT(S) (IF APPLICABLE), FOR THE

PROJECT HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT, JCK FEDERAL BUILDING,

230 S. DEARBORN, EMD US COURTHOUSE, 219 S. DEARBORN, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

GS05P08SIC0092, PROJECT NO. RIL00116

Option 1: Freeze pipes/replace shut-off valves at heat exchangers (does not include the domestic hot water heat exchangers).

Option 2: Replace domestic hot water heat exchangers in the JCK (John C. Kluczynski) Federal Building. Note that condensate return pumps are required for those on floors 40 and 13A.

Option 3: Remove and replace all existing fiberglass insulation on all existing piping within the asbestos containment area in the Mechanical Equipment Room on the 28th floor of the EMD (Everett M. Dirksen) U.S. Courthouse Building. The Contractor shall include removal and replacement of 150 lineal feet of insulation on existing 3 inch piping and 150 lineal feet of insulation on existing 8 inch piping. The Contractor shall assume that these two quantities account for all the fiberglass insulation to be removed and replaced. New insulation shall be fiberglass to match existing.

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14. OFFEROR (Company Name)

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Jan 2005) (a)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (b) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (b) instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

[ ] (i) Paragraph (b) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (b) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(b) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date ]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

HEAT EXCHANGERS REPLACEMENT PBS-REG-5

EVERETT M. DIRKSEN & JOHN C. KLUCZYNSKI BUILDINGS; CHICAGO, ILLINOIS RIL00116

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SECTION 15410 - PLUMBING PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Pipe and Pipe Fittings.

B. Valves.

C. Domestic Water Piping System.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASME B16.22 - Wrought Copper and Bronze Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings.

B. ANSI/ASME B16.23 - Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV.

C. ANSI/ASME B16.29 - Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV.

D. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 150 NS 300.

E. ANSI/ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.

F. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Steel Butt Welding Fittings.

G. ANSI/ASME B31.3 - Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping.

H. ANSI/ASME Sec 9 - Welding and Brazing Qualifications.

I. ANSI/ASTM B32 - Solder Metal.

J. ANSI/ASTM C443 - Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and Culvert Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets.

K. ANSI/ASTM D2466 - PVC Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40.

L. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.

M. ANSI/AWWA C110 - Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings 3" through 48", for Water and Other Liquids.

N. ANSI/AWWA C111 - Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

O. ANSI/AWWA C151 - Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds or Sand-Lined Molds, for Water or Other Liquids.

P. ASME - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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Q. ASSE 1003 - Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Supply Systems.

R. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated, Welded and Seamless.

S. ASTM A74 - Hub and Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.

T. ASTM A234 - Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated Temperatures.

U. ASTM A674 - Standard Practice for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Pipe for Water or Other Liquids.

V. ASTM A888 - Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.

W. ASTM B88 - Seamless Copper Water Tube.

X. ASTM B306 - Copper Drainage Tube (DWV).

Y. ASTM C14 - Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe.

Z. ASTM C564 - Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.

AA. ASTM C1540 - Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.

BB. ASTM D1785 - Polyvinylchloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120.

CC. ASTM D2321 - Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications.

DD. ASTM D2513 - Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing and Fittings.

EE. ASTM D2661 - ABS DWV Pipe & Fittings.

FF. ASTM D2665 - PVC DWV Pipe & Fittings.

GG. ASTM D2683 - Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe.

HH. ASTM D3033 - Type PSP (Polyvinylchloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

II. ASTM D3034 - Type PSM (Polyvinylchloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings.

JJ. ASTM F477 - Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipes.

KK. AWS A5.8 - Brazed Filler Metal.

LL. AWWA C651 - Disinfecting Water Mains.

MM. CISPI 301 - Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary Systems.

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NN. CISPI 310 - Joints for Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary Systems.

OO. D2774 - Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping.

PP. FM 1680 - Couplings Used in Hubless Cast Iron Systems.

QQ. NFPA 24 - Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances.

RR. NFPA 54 - National Fuel Gas Code.

SS. NFPA 58 - Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Valves: Manufacturer's name and pressure rating marked on valve body.

Remanufactured valves are not acceptable.

B. Welding Materials and Procedures: Conform to ASME Code and applicable state labor regulations.

C. Welders Certification: In accordance with ANSI/ASME Sec 9 or ANSI/AWS D1.1.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit shop drawings per Section 15010.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver and store valves in shipping containers with labeling in place.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COLD WATER - POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE

HOT WATER - POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE

TEMPERED WATER - POTABLE AND NON-POTABLE

A. Design Pressure: 175 psi.

Maximum Design Temperature: 200°F.

B. Piping - All Sizes:

1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88.

2. Joints: Solder with Type 95-5, ASTM B32. Lead content in solder and flux shall not exceed 0.20%.

3. Fittings: Wrought copper solder joint, ANSI B16.22.

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C. Piping 4” and Under (Contractor’s Option):

1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88.

2. Joints: Mechanical press connection.

3. Fittings: Copper, ANSI B-16.22, with embedded EPDM o-ring, NSF-61.

4. Acceptable Manufacturers: Viega/Rigid ProPress, Elkhart Xpress.

D. Piping 2” and Under (Contractor’s Option):

1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88.

2. Joints: Mechanical push-to-connect.

3. Fittings: Copper, ANSI B-16.22, with embedded EPDM o-ring, NSF-61 and stainless steel retention ring.

4. Acceptable Manufacturers: Invent PermaLynx

E. Piping 2-1/2" through 8” (Contractor’s Option):

1. Tubing: Type L hard drawn seamless copper tube, ASTM B88, roll grooved per mechanical coupling manufacturers specifications.

2. Joints: Mechanically coupled grooved type.

3. Mechanical Couplings: Ductile iron, ASTM A-536, (Grade 65-45-12), rigid grooved type, coated with non-toxic, no-lead paint, bolts and hex nuts zinc electroplated plated, ASTM B-633

4. Gaskets: Molded pressure responsive design, EPDM Grade E, ASTM D-2000, suitable for domestic water with temperatures ranging from 32°F to 230°F.

5. Fittings: Copper, ASTM B-75 and ANSI B-16.22, Full flow wrought copper, manufactured by mechanical coupling manufacturer

6. Flanges: Grooved end type, Ductile iron, ASTM A-536, (Grade 65-45-12), Flange shall conform to ANSI Class 125 cast iron and Class 150 steel flange bolt hole pattern, coated with non-toxic, no-lead paint, bolts and hex nuts zinc electroplated plated, ASTM B-633.

7. Acceptable Manufacturers: Gruvlok, Victaulic

F. Piping – 6" and Over (Contractor's Option):

1. Pipe: Standard weight galvanized steel, ASTM A53, grooved ends or threaded and coupled.

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2. Joints: Mechanically coupled grooved type or screwed.

3. Mechanical Couplings: Malleable iron, ASTM A97, Grade 32510, grooved type.

4. Fittings: Malleable iron, ASTM A47, Grade 32510, galvanized with grooved ends or 125# steam - 175# WOG, galvanized cast iron, ASTM A126, ANSI B16.4.

5. Flanges: Grooved end, galvanized flanged adapter nipples, Gustin Bacon No. 54, Victaulic No. 54 or 125# steam - 175# WOG, galvanized cast iron, screwed, ASTM A126, Grade B, ANSI B16.1, with galvanized or cadmium plated bolting.

G. Shut-Off Valves:

1. Gate Valves:

a. GA-1: 2" and under, 150# steam @ 406°F, 300# WOG @ 150°F, screwed, bronze, rising stem, screwed bonnet. Crane #431, Hammond #IB641, Stockham #B122, Walworth #56, Milwaukee #1150, Watts #B- 3210.

b. GA-2: 2-1/2" thru 12", 125 psi S @ 353°F, 200 psi WOG @ 150°F, flanged, iron body, bronze mounted, OS&Y. Crane #465-1/2, Hammond, Stockham #G623, Walworth, Milwaukee #F2885, Watts #F-503.

2. Butterfly Valves:

a. BF-1:

1) 2-1/2" thru 6", 175 psi WOG, elastomers rated for 20°F to 250°F at 125 psig, fully lugged end, ductile or cast iron body (not in contact with fluid); bronze, aluminum-bronze or EPDM coated ductile iron disc; EPDM seat, stainless steel stem, extended neck, 175 psi bubble-tight, bi-directional dead-end shut-off without backing flange or nuts and with cap screws extending to centerline of valve body (for pipe extension without draining system), 10 position locking operator up to 6" size. Cv of at least 1580 in 6" size. Center Line Series 200, Keystone #222, Watts #DBF-03-121-1P.

2) 8" thru 12", 175# WOG, elastomers for 20°F to 225°F at 130 psi, fully lugged end, ductile or cast iron body (not in contact with fluid), bronze, EPDM coated ductile iron or aluminum-bronze disc, EPDM seat, stainless steel stem, extended neck, 175 psi bubble-tight, bi-directional dead-end shut-off without backing flange or nuts and with cap screws extending to the centerline of the valve body (to permit pipe extension without draining

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3) Wafer style valves are acceptable only if installed between two spool pieces, each of which is flanged on both ends, and if they have the features listed above. Stockham #LD522BS3E, Hammond #6111, Keystone #222, Center Line Series 200.

3. Ball Valves:

a. BA-1:

1) 3" and under, 150 psi saturated steam, 600 psi WOG, full port, screwed or solder ends (acceptable only if rated for soldering in line with 470°F melting point of 95-5 solder), bronze or brass body, stainless steel ball and trim, Teflon seats and seals. Apollo #77C-140, Stockham #S-206 BR1-R, Milwaukee #BA-400, Watts, Nibco #585-70-66, National Utilities Co., RUB.

NOTES:

a) Provide extended shaft for all valves in insulated piping.

b) Provide lock out trim for all valves opening to atmosphere installed in domestic water piping over 120°F, heating water piping over 120°F, steam, condensate, boiler feed water piping, compressed air piping and gasoline/kerosene piping, and as indicated on the drawings. Solid extended shaft is not required on valves with lock out trim.

4. Plug Valves:

a. PL-13: 2" and under, 175# WOG, 250ºF elastomer, screwed, bronze body, resilient plug facing (RS-55), adjustable memory stop, non-removable lever handle. DeZurik 120-S.

b. PL-14: 2-1/2" thru 8", 175# WOG, 250ºF elastomer, flanged, cast iron body, resilient plug facing (RS-55 or RS-56), adjustable memory stop.

DeZurik 118-F with 344 operating lever.

H. Throttling/Shut-Off Valves:

1. Globe Valves:

a. GL-1: 2" and under, 150# saturated steam, 300# WOG, screwed, bronze.

Crane #7TF, Stockham #B22T, Walworth #3095, Milwaukee #590, Hammond #IB413T, Watts #B-4010-T.

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b. GL-2: 2-1/2" thru 10", 125# steam @ 450ºF, 200# WOG @ 150ºF, flanged, iron body, bronze mounted. Crane #351, Hammond #IR116, Stockham #G-512, Walworth #8906F, Milwaukee #F2981, Watts #F- 501.

2. Plug Valves:

a. PL-13: 2" and under, 175# WOG, 250ºF elastomer, screwed, bronze body, resilient plug facing (RS-55), adjustable memory stop, non-removable lever handle. DeZurik 120-S.

I. Check Valves:

1. CK-1: 2" and under, 125# steam @ 406ºF, 200# WOG @ 150ºF, screwed, bronze, horizontal swing. Crane #37, Hammond #IB904, Stockham #B319, Walworth #3406, Milwaukee #509, Watts #G-5000.

2. CK-14: 2-1/2" thru 12", 200# WOG, double disc wafer type, bronze or iron body, bronze trim, metal-to-metal or Viton seat, 316 SS shaft, Inconel 600 spring.

Mission Duo Chek #12HPP (with Inconel springs), Mueller Steam Specialty Co.

#71-AHB-K-W, Stockham #WG-976.

J. Strainers:

1. ST-1: Bronze body, screwed ends, screwed cover, 150 psi S @ 350°F, 200 psi WOG @ 150°F. Armstrong #F4SC, Metraflex #TS, Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #351, Sarco #BT, Watts #777.

2. ST-7: 2-1/2" thru 8", bronze body, flanged ends, flanged cover, 150# steam, 225# WOG. Mueller Steam Specialty Co. #851.

2.2 UNIONS

A. Copper pipe - wrought copper fitting - ground joint.

B. Black Steel (Schedule 40) Pipe - malleable iron, ground joint, 150 psi, bronze to bronze seat.

C. Galvanized Steel Pipe - galvanized malleable iron, ground joint, 150 psi, bronze to bronze seat.

2.3 AIR VENTS

A. Provide means for venting air at all high points in the piping system and at all other points where air may be trapped.

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B. At end of main and other points where large volume of air may be trapped - Use 1/4" globe valve, angle type, 125 psi, Crane #89, attached to coupling in top of main, 1/4" discharge pipe turned down with cap.

2.4 STRAINERS

A. Unless otherwise indicated, strainers shall be Y-pattern and have stainless steel screens with perforations as follows:

Pipe Size 1/4" - 2" 2-1/2" - 10" 12" - 18" air and gases 1/32" 3/64" 1/16" water 3/64" 1/16" 1/8" lube, hydraulic, No. 6 fuel and waste oils

3/16" 3/16" 3/16"

B. Furnish pipe nipple with shutoff valve to blow down all strainer screens.

C. Use bronze body strainers in copper piping and iron body strainers in ferrous piping.

2.5 RELIEF VALVES

A. RV-3: (Compressed Air) Spring loaded disc type, cast iron or steel body, stainless steel disc, side outlet and lifting lever, 250# WOG. Acceptable Manufacturers: Consolidated Div. of Dresser Ind. Series 1900, Kunkle #463, Keckley Type 41.

B. RV-4: (Domestic Hot Water) Pressure and Temperature relief, cast bronze body and internal parts, stainless steel spring, test lever, threaded inlet and outlet. Maximum setting of 150 psi and 210ºF temperature. Capacities ASME certified and labeled.

Acceptable Manufacturers: Cash Series FV, Watts #40, #120, #N240, #340.

2.6 BALANCING VALVE

A. Rated for 125 psi working pressure and 250ºF operating temperature, taps for determining flow with a portable meter, positive shut-off valves for each meter connection, memory feature, tight shut-off, and a permanent pressure drop between 1' and 2' water column at full flow with valve 100% open. Furnish with molded, removable insulation covers.

B. Provide a nomograph to determine flow from meter reading (and valve position on units which sense pressure across a valve). Graph shall extend below the specified minimum flow.

C. Furnish one meter kit.

D. Valves in copper piping shall be brass or bronze. Acceptable Manufacturers: Flow Design “Accusetter”, Presso “B+”, Armstrong "CVB", Bell & Gossett "Circuit Setter Plus", Griswold “Quickset”, or Gerand “Balvalve Venturi”.

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E. Manufacturer shall size balancing valves for the scheduled flow rate. Flow rate shall be measurable on manufacturer's standard meters.

2.7 DRAIN VALVES

A. Drain valves shall be shutoff valves as specified for the intended service with added 3/4” male hose thread outlet and cap.

2.8 CONNECTIONS BETWEEN DISSIMILAR METALS

A. Joints connecting dissimilar metals shall be insulating dielectric type allowing no metal path for electron transfer and that provide a water gap between the connected metals.

B. Joints shall be rated for the temperature, pressure and other characteristics of the service for which they are used, including testing procedure.

C. Aluminum, iron, steel, brass, copper, bronze and stainless steel require isolation from each other with the following exceptions:

1. Iron connected to steel.

2. Brass, copper and bronze connected to each other.

3. Brass valves and specialties connected to steel pipe in closed loop systems. This exception does not apply to connections over 1/2" size unless isolated from the main loop by shut-off valves. Where two brass items occur in series they shall be connected with brass nipples.

D. Provide dielectric protection at connections to equipment constructed of a material different than the piping.

E. Screwed Joints up to 2" Size:

1. Female coupling consisting of dielectric material surrounded with galvanized steel. Dielectric unions are not acceptable.

2. Where a sweat to screw adapter is used, solder the adapter onto the pipe prior to screwing into the coupling. Do not solder or weld closer than 12" to the coupling.

3. Acceptable Manufacturers (Water, Oil and Natural Gas): Lochinvar V-Line Insulating Couplings.

F. Flanged Joints:

1. Use 1/8" or thicker non-conductive, full face gaskets.

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2. Use a one-piece molded sleeve-washer combination to break the electrical path through the bolts.

3. Sleeves shall extend beyond the gasket and are required on one side only.

Sleeves shall be 1/32" or thicker and washers 1/8" or thicker.

4. Install steel washers on both sides of flanges to protect the sleeve-washer.

5. Acceptable Manufacturers: EPCO, Central Plastics, F. H. Maloney, Calpico.

2.9 LOCK OUT TRIM

A. Provide lock out trim for all quarter turn shutoff valves opening to atmosphere and installed in domestic water piping over 120°F, in compressed air piping, and as indicated on the drawings.

2.10 VALVE OPERATORS

A. Provide handwheels for gate valves and gear operators for butterfly valves.

2.11 VALVE CONNECTIONS

A. Provide all connections to match pipe joints. Valves shall be same size as pipe

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Install all products per manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Ream pipe and tube ends. Remove burrs. Bevel plain end ferrous pipe.

C. Remove scale and dirt, on inside and outside, before assembly.

D. Connect to equipment with flanges or unions.

E. Use only piping materials rated for the maximum temperature of the application, e.g., do not use PVC for dishwasher drainage or piping that receives boiler blowdown.

3.2 TESTING PIPING

A. Hot Water - Potable and Non-Potable:

Cold Water - Potable and Non-Potable:

Tempered Water - Potable and Non-Potable:

Service Water:

1. Test pipes underground or in chases and walls before piping is concealed.

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2. Test all pipes before the insulation is applied. If insulation is applied before the pipe is tested and a leak develops which ruins the insulation, replace damaged insulation.

3. Test the pipe with 100 psig water pressure or equal inert gas such as nitrogen.

4. Hold test pressure for at least 2 hours.

5. Test to be witnessed by the Architect/Engineer’s representative, if requested by the Architect/Engineer.

3.3 CLEANING PIPING

A. Assembly:

1. Before assembling pipe systems, remove all loose dirt, scale, oil and other foreign matter on internal or external surfaces by means consistent with good piping practice subject to approval of the Architect/Engineer's representative.

Blow chips and burrs from machinery or thread cutting operation out of pipe before assembly. Wipe cutting oil from internal and external surfaces.

2. During fabrication and assembly, remove slag and weld spatter from both internal and external joints by peening, chipping and wire brushing.

3. Notify the Architect/Engineer's representative before starting any post erection cleaning in sufficient time to allow witnessing the operation. Consult with and obtain approval from the Architect/Engineer's representative with regard to specific procedures and scheduling. Dispose of cleaning and flushing fluids properly.

4. Prior to blowing or flushing erected piping systems, disconnect all instrumentation and equipment, open wide all valves, and be certain all strainer screens are in place.

B. Air Blow:

1. Blow out pipe and components with clean compressed air. Instrument air, argon, nitrogen and sulfuric acid lines shall be blown out with dry, oil free air or nitrogen gas. "Oil Free" is defined as air compressed in a centrifugal, Teflon ring, carbon ring or water pumped air compressor. Where air supply is judged to be inadequate to continually attain cleaning velocity, alternate pressurization and sudden relief procedure may be used until discharge at all blow out points is clean. Use 80-90 psig pressure unless otherwise indicated.

2. Air blow applies to the following systems:

a. Acetylene

b. Carbon Dioxide

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c. Nitrogen (use oil free air or nitrogen gas)

d. Argon (use oil free air or nitrogen gas)

e. Instrument Air (use oil free air or nitrogen gas)

f. Distilled Water (use maximum of 50 psig pressure)

g. Chemical Feed

h. Air Compressor Intakes

i. Sulfuric Acid (use oil free air or nitrogen gas)

C. All Water Piping:

1. Flush all piping using faucets, flush valves, etc. until the flow is clean.

2. After flushing, thoroughly clean all inlet strainers, aerators, and other such devices.

3. If necessary, remove valves to clean out all foreign material.

3.4 INSTALLATION

A. Install shutoff valves that permit the isolation of equipment/fixtures in each room without isolating any other room or portion of the building. Individual fixture angle stops do not meet this requirement. Exception: Back-to-back rooms in no more than two adjacent rooms.

B. Provide dielectric connections between dissimilar metals.

C. Route piping in orderly manner and maintain gradient. Install to conserve building space.

D. Do not install piping or other equipment above electrical switchboards or panelboards.

This includes a dedicated space extending 25 feet from the floor to the structural ceiling with width and depth equal to the equipment.

E. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.

F. Install piping to allow for expansion and contraction without stressing pipe, joints, or equipment.

G. Provide clearance for installation of insulation and access to valves and fittings.

H. Provide access doors for concealed valves and fittings.

I. Slope water piping and arrange to drain at low points.

J. Where pipe supports are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc rich primer to welds.

K. Install valve stems upright or horizontal, not inverted.

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L. Provide one plug valve wrench for every ten plug valves 2" and smaller, minimum of one. Provide each plug valve 2-1/2" and larger with a wrench with set screw.

M. Install balancing valves with straight, unobstructed pipe section both upstream and downstream as required, per manufacturer’s installation instructions.

N. Install corrugated, stainless steel tubing system according to manufacturer’s written instructions. Include striker plates to protect tubing from puncture where tubing is restrained and cannot move.

O. Install bell and spigot piping with bells upstream.

3.5 PIPE ERECTION AND LAYING

A. Carefully inspect all pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories before installation.

Any items that are unsuitable, cracked or otherwise defective shall be removed from the job immediately.

B. All pipe, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories shall have factory applied markings, stampings, or nameplates with sufficient data to determine their conformance with specified requirements.

C. Exercise care at every stage of storage, handling, laying and erecting to prevent entry of foreign matter into piping, fittings, valves, equipment and accessories. Do not install any item that is not clean.

D. Until system is fully operational, all openings in piping and equipment shall be kept closed except when actual work is being performed on that item or system. Closures shall be plugs, caps, blind flanges or other items specifically designed and intended for this purpose.

E. Run pipes straight and true, parallel to building lines with minimum use of offsets and couplings. Provide only offsets required to provide needed headroom or clearance and to provide needed flexibility in pipe lines.

F. Make changes in direction of pipes only with fittings or pipe bends. Changes in size only with fittings. Do not use miter fittings, face or flush bushings, or street elbows. All fittings shall be of the long radius type, unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified.

G. Provide flanges or unions at all final connections to equipment, traps and valves.

H. Arrange piping and connections so equipment served may be totally removed without disturbing piping beyond final connections and associated shut-off valves.

I. Use full and double lengths of pipe wherever possible.

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J. Unless otherwise indicated, install all piping, including shut-off valves and strainers, to coils, pumps and other equipment at line size with reduction in size being made only at control valve or equipment.

K. Cut all pipe to exact measurement and install without springing or forcing except in the case of expansion loops where cold springing is indicated on the drawings.

L. Unless otherwise indicated, branch take-offs shall be from top of mains or headers at either a 45º or 90º angle from the horizontal plane for air and gas lines, and from top, bottom or side for liquids.

3.6 DRAINING AND VENTING

A. Unless otherwise indicated on the drawings, all horizontal water, compressed air and gas lines, including branches, shall pitch 1" in 40 feet to low points for complete drainage, removal of condensate and venting.

B. Maintain accurate grade where pipes pitch or slope for venting and drainage. No pipes shall have pockets due to changes in elevation.

C. Provide drain valves at all low points of water piping systems for complete or sectionalized draining.

D. Provide drip legs at low points and at the base of all risers in compressed air and gas pipes. Drip legs shall be full line size on pipes through 4" and at least 4", but not less than half line size over 4". Drip legs shall be 12" minimum length, capped with a reducer to a drain valve.

E. Use eccentric reducing fittings on horizontal runs when changing size of pipes for proper drainage and venting. Install compressed air, gas and gravity drain pipes with bottom of pipe and eccentric reducers in a continuous line; all other liquid lines with top of pipe and eccentric reducers in a continuous line.

F. Provide air vents at high points and wherever else required to eliminate air in all water piping systems.

G. Install air vents in accessible locations. If necessary to trap and vent air in a remote location, install an 1/8" pipe from the tapping location to an accessible location and terminate with a venting device.

H. All vent and drain piping shall be of same materials and construction for the service involved.

3.7 BRANCH CONNECTIONS

A. Make branch connections with standard tee or cross fittings of the type required for the service.

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B. Reducers are generally not shown. Where pipe sizes change at tee, the tee shall be the size of the largest pipe shown connecting to it.

C. All branch piping connections for natural gas shall take off on the top or on the side of the main.

D. Do not use double wye or double combination wye and eighth bend DWV fittings in horizontal piping.

E. Branch connections from the headers and mains may be mechanically formed using an extraction device. The branch piping connection shall be brazed connection for the following services only:

1. Domestic water piping above grade.

F. Further limit use of mechanically formed fittings as follows:

1. Must have at least same pressure rating as the main.

2. Main must be type L copper tubing.

3. Permanent marking shall indicate insertion depth and orientation.

4. Branch pipe shall conform to the inner curve of the piping main.

5. Main must be 1" or larger.

6. Branch must be 3/4" or larger.

G. Branch connections from headers and mains may be cut into black steel pipe using forged weld-on fittings.

H. Forged weld-on fittings are limited as follows:

1. Must have at least same pressure rating as the main.

2. Main must be 2-1/2" or larger.

3. Branch line is at least two pipe sizes under main size.

3.8 JOINING OF PIPE

A. Threaded Joints:

1. Threads shall conform to ANSI B2.1 "Pipe Threads".

2. Ream pipe ends and remove all burrs and chips formed in cutting and threading.

3. Protect plated pipe and valve bodies from wrench marks when making up joints.

4. Apply thread lubricant to male threads as follows:

Vents and Roof Conductors: Red graphite All Other Services: Teflon tape

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B. Flanged Joints:

1. Steel pipe flanges shall conform to ANSI B16.5 "Steel Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings". Cast iron pipe flanges shall conform to ANSI B16.1 "Cast Iron Flanged and Flanged Fittings". Steel flanges shall be raised face except when bolted to flat face cast iron flange.

2. Bolting for services up to 500ºF shall be ASTM A307 Grade B with square head bolts and heavy hexagonal nuts conforming to ANSI B18.2.1 "Square and Hex Bolts" and B18.2.2 "Square and Hex Nuts".

3. Set flange bolts beyond finger tightness with a torque wrench for equal tension in all bolts. Tighten bolts so those 180º apart are torqued in sequence.

4. Gaskets for flat face flanges shall be full face type. Gaskets for raised faced flanges shall conform to requirements for "Group I Gaskets" in ANSI B16.5.

Unless otherwise specified gaskets shall be 3/32" thick of following types:

Water (Up to 250ºF): Red Rubber, Heavy Duty Type Oils, Fuels, Plant Air: Neoprene Type Industrial Gases: Solid Teflon Type

C. Solder Joints:

1. Make up joints with 95% tin and 5% antimony (95-5) solder, ASTM B32 Grade 95TA. Cut tubing so ends are perfectly square and remove all burrs inside and outside. Thoroughly clean sockets of fittings and ends of tubing to remove all oxide, dirt and grease just prior to soldering. Apply flux evenly, but sparingly, over all surfaces to be joined. Heat joints uniformly so solder will flow to all mated surfaces. Wipe excess solder, leaving a uniform fillet around cup of fitting.

2. Flux shall be non-acid type.

3. Solder end valves may be installed directly in the piping system if the entire valve is suitable for use with 470ºF melting point solder. Remove discs and seals during soldering if they are not suitable for 470ºF.

D. Brazed Joints:

1. Make up joints with silver alloy brazing filler metal conforming to ASTM B260 "Brazing Filler Metal" BAg-1 or BAg-2. Cut copper tubing so ends are perfectly square and remove all burrs inside and outside. Thoroughly clean sockets of fittings and ends of tubing to remove all oxide, dirt and grease just prior to brazing. Apply non-corrosive flux of the type recommended by filler alloy manufacturer, evenly, but sparingly, over all surfaces to be joined. Heat joints uniformly using oxygen-acetylene torch with tip size recommended by fitting manufacturer. Wipe and brush joint clean after alloy has set.

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2. Remove discs from solder end valves during brazing.

E. Welded Joints:

1. Welding of all pipe joints, both as to procedures and qualification of welders, shall be in accordance with Section IX, ASME "Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code" unless mandatory local codes take precedence.

2. Furnish to the Owner's Representative prior to start of work certificates qualifying each welder.

3. The Owner's Representative reserves the right to require qualifying demonstration, at the Contractor's expense, of any welders assigned to the job.

4. Ends of pipe and fittings to be joined by butt welding shall be beveled, cleaned to bare metal and internal diameters aligned before tack welding.

5. Backing rings shall be used for all butt weld joints 3" size and over, and for all sizes where operating pressure is over 200 psig and/or temperature is over 400ºF.

Backing rings shall be of the material being welded.

F. Mechanically Coupled Grooved Joints:

1. Mechanical coupling connections shall mechanically engage, lock and seal the grooved pipe ends in a positive couple. Each coupling shall consist of malleable iron housing clamps, steel bolts and nuts, and sealing gasket designed so internal pressure tends to increase the tightness of the seal.

2. Use grooved mechanical couplings and fasteners only in accessible locations.

3. Final tightening of bolts shall be with a torque wrench for equal tension in all bolts.

G. Mechanical Press Connection:

1. Copper press fitting shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2. Fully insert tubing into the fitting and mark tubing.

3. Prior to making connection, the fitting alignment shall be checked against the mark made on the tube to ensure the tubing is fully engaged in the fitting.

4. Joint shall be pressed with a tool approved by the manufacturer.

5. Installers shall be trained by manufacturer personnel or representative. Provide documentation upon request.

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H. Mechanical Push-To-Connect:

1. Copper push-to-connect fittings shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

2. Installers shall be trained by manufacturer personnel or representative. Provide documentation upon request.

I. Mechanical Joints:

1. Joints shall conform to ANSI A21.11 "Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings". Gasket material shall be neoprene. The standard bolts and nuts of the pipe manufacturer shall be used and shall be coated at the factory with rust preventive lubricant after threading and tapping.

2. Final tightening of bolts shall be with a torque wrench to insure equal tension in all bolts.

J. Push-On Joints - Pressure Pipe:

1. Joints shall be single gasket type conforming to ANSI A21.11 "Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings". The bell shall have cast or machined gasket socket recesses, a tapered annular opening and flared socket design to provide deflections up to 5º. Plain spigot ends shall be suitably beveled for easy entry into bell, centering in gasket and compression of gasket.

2. The joint shall be liquid tight under all pressures from vacuum to 350 psig.

3. Furnish sufficient lubricant for a thin coat on each spigot end. Lubricant shall be non-toxic, impart no taste or odor to conveyed liquid, and have no deleterious effect on the rubber gasket. Lubricant shall be of such consistency that it can be easily applied to the pipe in hot and cold weather and shall adhere to either wet or dry pipe.

3.9 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM

A. Provide necessary connections at the start of individual sections of mains for adding chlorine.

B. Before starting work, verify system is complete, flushed and clean.

C. Ensure pH of water to be treated is between 7.4 and 7.6 by adding alkali (caustic soda or soda ash) or acid (hydrochloric).

D. Inject disinfectant, free chlorine in liquid, powder, tablet or gas form, throughout system to obtain 50 to 80 mg/L residual.

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E. Bleed water from outlets to ensure distribution and test residual at minimum 15% of outlets.

F. Maintain disinfectant in system for 24 hours.

G. If final disinfectant residual tests less than 25 mg/L, repeat treatment.

H. Flush disinfectant from system until residual is equal to that of incoming water or 1.0 mg/L.

I. Take samples no sooner than 24 hours after flushing, from 2% of outlets and from water entry, and analyze in accordance with AWWA C651.

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SECTION 16010 BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Requirements applicable to all Division 16 Sections. Also refer to Division 1 - General Requirements.

B. All materials and installation methods shall conform to the applicable standards, guidelines and codes referenced in each specification section.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. This Specification and the associated drawings govern furnishing, installing, testing and placing into satisfactory operation the Electrical Systems.

B. The Contractor shall furnish and install all new materials as indicated on the drawings, and/or in these specifications, and all items required to make his portion of the Electrical Work a finished and working system.

C. Description of Systems shall be as follows:

1. Electrical power system to and including equipment, motors, devices, etc.

D. Work Not Included:

1. Telecommunications cabling will be by others, in raceways and conduits furnished and installed as part of the Electrical work.

2. Temperature control wiring for plumbing and HVAC equipment (unless otherwise indicated) will be by other Contractors.

1.3 OWNER FURNISHED PRODUCTS

A. The Owner will supply manufacturer's installation data for new equipment purchased by him for this project.

B. This Contractor shall make all electrical system connections shown on the drawings or required for fully functional units.

C. This Contractor is responsible for all damage to Owner furnished equipment caused during installation.

1.4 WORK SEQUENCE

A. All work that will produce excessive noise or interference with normal building operations, as determined by the Owner, shall be scheduled with the Owner. It may be

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necessary to schedule such work during unoccupied hours. The Owner reserves the right to determine when restricted construction hours are required.

1.5 DIVISION OF WORK BETWEEN…