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Date: October 18, 2024

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MOSAIC ARCHITECTURE, P.C.MOSAIC ARCHITECTURE, P.C.MOSAIC ARCHITECTURE, P.C.MOSAIC ARCHITECTURE, P.C.

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Helena, Montana 59601

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 0000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 0517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 0523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

21 0548 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

21 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

21 1000 FIRE SUPPRESSION ACCESSORIES

21 1316 DRY-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 0000 GENERAL REQUIRMENTS OF PLUMBING AND HVAC

22 0500 GENERAL PROVISIONS OF PLUMBING AND HVAC

22 0519 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING

22 0523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC

22 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC

PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 0548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR PLUMBING AND

HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

22 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

22 0716 PLUMBING AND HVAC EQUIPMENT AND PIPING INSULATION

22 0800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING

22 1116 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

22 1119 DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 1123 INLINE, DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

22 1316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

22 1319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

22 1513 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR PIPING

22 3400 FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 4100 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 0593 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 0713 DUCT INSULATION

23 0800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

23 1123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

23 3113 METAL DUCTS

23 3300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

23 3346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS

23 3423 HVAC POWER VENTILATORS

23 3425 HIGH-VOLUME, LOW SPEED FANS

23 3713 GRILLES, REGISTERS, AND DIFFUSERS

23 5416 GAS-FIRED FURNACES

23 5533 GAS-FIRED UNIT HEATERS

23 8231 HEATERS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 0010 GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIRMENTS

26 0519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND

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26 0526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS

AND CABLING

26 0548.16 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 0923 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 2416 PANELBOARDS

26 2713 ELECTRICAL UTILITY METERING

26 2715 ELECTRICAL TENANT METERING

26 2726 WIRING DEVICES

26 2813 FUSES

26 2816 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

26 2913.03 MANUAL MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 4313 SURGE PROTECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE

26 5110 LED LIGHTING

26 8030 ELECTRIC ROOF AND GUTTER HEAT TRACE SYSTEM

DIVISION 27 - TELECOM

27 0000 COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT OVERVIEW

27 0100 BASIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

27 0528 PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 1116 COMMUNICATIONS RACKS, FRAMES, AND EMCLOSURES

27 1323 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL FIBER BACKBONE CABLING

27 1513 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING

27 1700 TESTING, IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF BALANCED AND

TWISTED PAIR INFRASTRUCTURE

27 1800 TESTING, IDENTIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 1300 ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 2300 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 4621 ADDRESSABLE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

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SECTION 21 0000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The requirements listed in this section are supplemental to the Division 01 General Requirements.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Suppression Contractor to examine and refer to all Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Landscape and specifications for construction conditions which may affect the scope of Fire Suppression work.

Inspect the building site and existing facilities for verification of present conditions. Make proper provisions for these conditions in performance of the work and cost thereof.

C. Fire Suppression work for this project shall include all items, articles, materials, and the associated labor mentioned, schedules or shown in these specifications and in the accompanying drawings.

D. Furnish and install all equipment, materials and any required incidental items required by good practice to complete the systems described herein. Retain subparagraphs below to cross-reference requirements Contractor might expect to find in this Section but are specified in other Sections.

1.02 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Work shall meet the requirements of the plans and specifications and shall not be less than the minimum requirements of applicable sections of the latest Codes and Standards of the following Organizations:

1. American Water Works Association (AWWA)

2. National Electrical Code (NEC)

3. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

4. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

5. Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)

6. Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)

7. International Building Code (IBC)

8. International Fire Code (IFC)

9. Requirements of the Serving Utility Company

10. Local and State Codes and Ordinances

1.03 FEES AND PERMITS

A. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall pay all fees and arrange all permits required for work done under their contract and under their supervision by subcontract.

B. All usage contracts between the Owner and the serving utilities company, such as membership and usage charges or fees, etc., for the purpose of obtaining the services for the utility company shall be applied for and paid for by the Owner.

1.04 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturer’s trade names and catalog numbers listed are intended to indicate the quality of equipment or materials desired. Manufacturers not listed in the specification will be considered substitutions and must have prior approval.

B. See Division 01 for Substitutions Procedures. Requests for substitution are to be submitted sufficiently ahead of the deadline, to give ample time for examination. Prior approval request for substitution must indicate the specific item or items to be furnished in lieu of those scheduled, together with complete technical and comparative data on scheduled items and items proposed for substitution.

C. If the engineer approves any proposed substitution, the approved product will be listed in an addendum. Bidders shall not rely on approval made in any other manner.

D. Fire Suppression equipment shall be installed with manufacturer’s standard finish and color except where specific color, finish or choice is indicated.

E. High altitude operation: Capacity of all equipment is to be sized and manufactured to perform at the elevation of the project site. If not specifically indicated in the equipment schedule or in the

USFS T - 150 21 0000 - 2 General Requirements of Fire-specifications provide all required accessories and equipment for proper operation at elevation of the project site.

F. This Contractor shall be responsible for materials and equipment installed under this contract.

Contractor shall also be responsible for the protection of materials and equipment of others from damage as a result of his work.

G. Manufactured material and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, and conditioned as directed by manufacturer unless herein specified to the contrary.

H. This Contractor shall make the required arrangement with General Contractor or Construction Manager for the introduction into the building of equipment too large to pass through finished openings.

I. Store materials and equipment indoors at the job site or, if this is not possible, store on raised platforms and protect from the weather by means of waterproof covers. Coverings shall permit circulation of air around the materials to prevent condensation of moisture. Screen or cap openings in equipment to prevent the entry of vermin.

1.05 INTENT OF DRAWINGS

A. Delegated design drawings are diagrammatic and are intended to show hazard and storage commodity classifications. Riser and other diagrams are do not necessarily show the physical arrangement of the equipment. Performance drawings shall not be used for obtaining lineal runs of piping, nor shall they be used as shop drawings for piping fabrication or ordering.

Discrepancies between plans and actual field conditions shall be brought to the attention of the Architect/Engineer for resolution.

1.06 RESPONSIBILITY

A. Fire Suppression work shall conform to requirements of all division 21 specifications.

B. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall be responsible for the installation of a satisfactory and complete system in accordance with the intent of the drawing and specifications. Provide, at no extra cost, all incidental items, materials, accessories, and labor required for completion of the work even though they are not specifically mentioned or indicated on the drawings or in the specifications.

C. The drawings do not attempt to show complete details of the building construction which affect Fire Protection; and reference is therefore required to the Architectural, Civil, Structural, Landscape, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical drawings, and specifications and to shop drawings of all trades for additional details which affect the installation of the work covered under this Division of the Contract.

D. Location of Fire Suppression system components shall be checked for conflicts with openings, structural members and components of other systems having fixed locations. In the event of any conflicts, the Architect/Engineer shall be consulted, and their decision shall govern.

Necessary changes shall be made at the Contractor’s expense.

E. Determine, and be responsible for, the proper location and character of inserts for hangers, sleeves, and other openings in the construction required for the work and obtain this information well in advance of the construction progress so work will not be delayed.

F. Final location of inserts, hangers, etc., required for each installation, must be coordinated with facilities required for other installations to prevent interference.

G. Take extreme caution not to install work that connects to equipment until such time as complete Shop Drawings of such equipment have been approved by the Architect/Engineer. Any work installed by the Contractor, prior to approval of Shop Drawings, will be at the Contractor's risk.

H. All modifications and changes required due to installation of substituted equipment shall be made at the contractor’s expense.

I. It shall the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate changes to work by other trades that result from the installation of equipment other than the scheduled equipment.

J. If the provided equipment is heavier or larger than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required structural changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

K. If the provided equipment has different motor characteristics or electrical requirements than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

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L. If larger or additional electrical conduits are required due to the installation of equipment other than the scheduled or specified equipment it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate the required changes and pay for any and all associated cost.

M. If the provided equipment requires different fluid flow rates than the scheduled or specified equipment, it shall be the responsibility of the installing contractor to coordinate all required changes including but not limited to pumps, piping, valves, etc. and pay for any and all associated cost.

N. At all times during the performance of this Contract, properly protect work from damage and protect the Owner's property from injury of loss. Make good any damage, injury or loss, except such as may be directly due to errors in the Bidding Documents or caused by Agents or Employees of the Owner. Adequately protect adjacent property as provided by law and the Bidding Documents. Provide and maintain passageways, guard fences, lights and other facilities for protection required by Public Authority or Local conditions.

O. The Contractor shall be responsible for damages due to the work of their contractors, to the building or its contents, people, etc.

1.07 REVIEW

A. All work and material are subject to review at any time by the Architect/Engineer or his representative. If the Architect/Engineer or his representative finds material that does not conform to these specifications or that is not properly installed or finished, correct the deficiencies in a manner satisfactory to the Architect/Engineer at the Contractor’s expense.

1.08 WORKMANSHIP

A. Work under this contract shall be performed by workmen skilled in the particular trade, including work necessary to properly complete the installation in a workmanlike manner to present a neat and finished appearance.

B. Obtain Architect's/Engineer's approval before performing any cutting on structural members or patching of building surfaces. Any damage to the building or equipment by the Fire Suppression Contractor shall be the responsibility of the Fire Suppression Contractor and shall be repaired by skilled craftsmen of the trades involved at the Contractor’s expense.

C. Chases, openings, sleeves, hangers, anchors, recesses, equipment pads, framing for equipment, provided by others only if so noted on the drawings. Otherwise, they will be provided by the Fire Suppression Contractor for their work.

1.09 COORDINATION

A. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall plan their work to proceed with a minimum interference with other trades and it shall be their responsibility to inform the General Contractor of all openings required in the building structure for installation of work, and to provide sleeves as required. Dimensions of equipment installed and/or provided by others shall be checked in order that correct clearances and connections may be made.

B. In general, pipelines requiring gravity drainage shall be installed first, followed by ductwork, large piping mains and electrical conduit. The location fire Suppression piping, and heads shall be coordinated with other trades to ensure that installations by other trades do not block heads.

C. Leave sufficient space for the installation of insulation on piping as specified. It is not acceptable to compress pipe or duct insulation for any reason.

1.10 CLEANING

A. Keep the job site clean. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall remove all waste a rubbish associated with their work.

B. Upon completion of work, remove materials, scraps and debris relative to fire suppression work and leave all spaces including tunnels, crawlspaces, pipe or duct chases and ceiling plenums clean and orderly.

C. The Fire Suppression Contractor will be responsible for cleaning the exterior and interior of all equipment prior to start-up. Once all equipment has been cleaned it shall be inspected by the Architect/Engineer prior to start-up.

D. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall provide dust protection of existing materials and equipment as well a new materials and equipment for the duration of the project. Protect

USFS T - 150 21 0000 - 4 General Requirements of Fire-existing materials and equipment from damage for the duration of the project. Clean the exterior and interior of all existing equipment at the completion of the project.

1.11 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Offices

1. The Fire Suppression Contractor must have the permission of the Owner and General Contractor or Construction Manager to install a temporary office/job trailer on the project site.

2. Contractor shall completely remove his temporary installations when no longer needed and the premises shall be completely clean, disinfected, patched, and refinished to match adjacent areas.

B. Ladders and Scaffolds

1. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall provide their own ladders, scaffolds, etc. of substantial construction for access to their work in various portions of the building as may be required. When no longer needed, they shall be removed by the Contractor.

C. Protection Devices

1. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall provide and maintain his own necessary barricades, fences, signal lights, etc., required by all governing authorities or shown on the drawings. When no longer needed, they shall be removed by the Contractor.

D. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION

1. The Fire Suppression Contractor shall provide all necessary first aid hand fire extinguishers for Class A, B, C, and special hazards as may exist in his own work area only in accordance with good and safe practice and as required by jurisdictional safety authority.

1.12 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals will be required for each piece of equipment, material or product that is referenced within the auxiliary specification sections. Any equipment, material or product not listed in the auxiliary specification sections that effects the performance, aesthetic or integrity of the Fire Suppression System shall be included.

B. Submittal Definitions

1. Product Data: Provide manufacturers cut sheets that include general product information including but not limited to: Model Number, physical data, nominal capacities, rough-in requirements.

2. Performance Data: Provide detailed performance and capacities based on project specific requirements including but not limited to: flow rates, capacities, pressure loss, temperatures, fan curves, pump curves, part load performance, sound data, and electrical characteristics.

3. Delegated Design: Provide detailed drawings prepared and stamped by a registered Professional Engineer that detail pertinent design criteria, the materials and products to be installed and the required installation locations.

4. Wiring Diagram: Provide diagrams that identify, and detail required field wiring.

5. Color Chart: Provide a physical color chart of material samples required for selection of equipment colors.

6. Sustainability Compliance: Provide literature that indicated a products compliance with

LEED or Green Globes. See Division 01 for additional information and requirements.

C. Submittal Formats:

1. Product Data

a. Product data submittals required in division 21 specification sections shall be combined into a single file and submitted under this section as “210000 – Fire Suppression Product Data”. The product data submittal shall contain a table of contents that clearly identifies each specification section and equipment, material, and products that are contained within. Each specification section shall begin with a title page and contain a hyperlink that corresponds with the table of contents.

Each submittal not following this layout will be rejected and returned without review.

2. Shop Drawings

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a. Shop drawing submittals required in division 21 specification sections shall be combined into a single file and submitted under this section as “210000 – Fire Suppression Shop Drawings”.

3. Calculations

a. Calculation submittals required in division 21 specification sections shall be combined into a single file and submitted under this section as “210000 – Fire Suppression Calculations”. The calculation submittal shall contain a table of contents that clearly identifies the calculations that are contained within.

4. Include the following information with each submittal:

a. Project Name

b. Submittal Date

c. Name of Architect

d. Name of Engineer

e. Name of General Contractor or Construction Manager

f. Name of Sub-Contractor

g. Name of firm or entity that prepared the submittal.

h. Unique Submittal Number

i. Type of Submittal

j. Specification Section

k. Name or Mark of equipment or material and detail or drawings reference.

5. Submittals, with the exception of color charts or material samples, shall be electronically transmitted PDFs.

D. Submittal Requirements

1. Submittals shall be complete, clearly show item used, size, dimensions, capacity, rough in, etc., as required for complete check and installation. Manufacturer’s literature showing more than one item shall be clearly marked as to which item is being furnished or it will be rejected and returned without review.

2. Each submittal shall be thoroughly checked by the Contractor for compliance with the Contract Document requirements, accuracy of dimensions, relationship to the work of other trades, and conformance with sound, safe practices as to erection and installation.

Each submittal shall then bear a stamp evidencing such checking and shall show corrections made, if any. Submittals requiring extensive corrections shall be revised before submission. Each submittal not stamped and signed by the Contractor evidencing such checking will be rejected and returned without review.

3. On each submittal, clearly indicate deviations from requirements in the Contract Documents, including minor variations and limitations; include relevant additional information and revisions, other than those requested on previous submittals. Indicate by highlighting on each submittal or noting on attached separate sheet.

4. Review of the shop drawings and literature by the engineer shall not relieve the contractor for responsibility for deviations for the drawings or specifications, nor shall it relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors in the shop drawings or literature. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide materials and equipment which meet the specifications and job requirements.

1.13 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

A. Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M Manuals) shall contain:

1. Names and contact information for the Project Architect, Project Engineer.

2. Names and contact information for the General Contractor or Construction Manager.

3. Names and contact information for sub-contractors.

4. Bound copy of NFPA 25 (Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems) of applicable year.

5. Installation, maintenance, and operating instructions for each piece of equipment.

6. Parts lists

7. Wiring Diagrams

8. Equipment Start-up and inspection certificates

9. Commissioning Reports

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10. Copies of Equipment Warranties

11. Copies of Submittals

12. Approved Record Drawings.

B. Prior to substantial completion submit an electronic copy of the O&M manual in PDF format to the Architect, Engineer and Owner for Review for approval. The PDF shall be one file with an index and hyperlinks to each section. Individual bound PDFs without automated navigation will be rejected.

C. Prior to final payment a final electronic copy of the O&M manual on an archival quality DVD as well as two printed copies shall be furnished to the owner. Printed copies shall have commercial quality 8-1/2” x 11” 3-ring binders with tabbed dividers for each section.

1.14 AS-BUILT RECORD DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner and Architect/Engineer a marked print showing the location of fire suppression equipment, pipe routing, valves, drains, sprinklers, etc. installed other than as shown on the drawings. Accurate dimensions and elevations shall be indicated from walls, obstructions, and finished floors where there are deviations from the bid documents.

B. The location of all maintenance related items such as access doors, floor drain, isolation valves, filters, etc., shall be highlighted on as-built drawing.

1.15 PLACING SYSTEM INTO OPERATION

A. Prior to starting of equipment, the Fire Suppression Contractor shall thoroughly inspect the installation and any work completed by other trades and subcontractors to verify compliance with the contract documents.

B. Start-up of all Fire Suppression equipment shall be completed by factory trained representatives. At the completion of start-up, the factory representative shall submit to the architect and engineer, a start-up report that indicates any problems encountered, potential problems including installation issues, adjustments made or required to be made to ensure proper operation. Any installation deficiencies identified shall be corrected at no additional cost to the owner.

1.16 OWNER TRAINING

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with owner on fire protection equipment training.

1.17 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall guarantee that all materials and labor installed are new and of first quality and that any material or labor found defective shall be replaced without cost to the Owner within one (1) year after substantial completion of the Contract. The guarantee shall list the date of the beginning of the one (1) year period, which shall be the date that the Substantial Completion Certificate is issued.

B. See other specification sections for specific warranty information for the following:

C. Any damage to the building, caused by defective work or material of the Contractor within the above-mentioned period, shall be satisfactorily repaired without cost to the Owner.

D. The guarantee does not include maintenance of equipment. The Owner shall accept full responsibility for proper operation and maintenance of equipment immediately upon substantial completion and occupancy of the building.

E. Final acceptance by the Owner will not occur until all operating instructions are mounted in Equipment Rooms and Operating Personnel thoroughly indoctrinated in the operation of all fire protection equipment by the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

USFS T - 150 21 0517 - 1 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping

SECTION 21 0517

SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Sleeves.

2. Sleeve-seal systems.

3. Grout.

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

1. Division 21 Product Data submittals shall be combined into a single file and submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21 0000 "General Requirements of Fire-Suppression".

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 SLEEVES

A. Cast-Iron Wall Pipes: Cast or fabricated of cast or ductile iron and equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop unless otherwise indicated.

B. Galvanized-Steel Wall Pipes: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, with plain ends and welded steel collar; zinc coated.

C. Galvanized-Steel-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, zinc coated, with plain ends.

D. PVC-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.

E. Galvanized-Steel-Sheet Sleeves: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

2.02 SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS

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

1. Advance Products & Systems, Inc.

2. CALPICO, Inc.

3. GPT; an EnPro Industries company.

4. Metraflex Company (The).

5. Proco Products, Inc.

B. Description: Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular space between piping and sleeve.

1. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubberinterlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.

2. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel.

3. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel, with corrosion-resistant coating, Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

2.03 GROUT

A. Standard: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout.

B. Characteristics: Nonshrink; recommended for interior and exterior applications.

C. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

D. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SLEEVE INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.

B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to provide 1-inch annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.

1. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.

C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls are constructed.

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1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 2 inches above finished floor level.

2. Using grout, seal the space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal system.

D. Install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

2. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

3. Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

E. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials.

3.02 SLEEVE-SEAL-SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior concrete walls and slabs-on-grade at service piping entries into building.

B. Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration, assemble sleeve-seal system components, and install in annular space between piping and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a watertight seal.

USFS T - 150 21 0523 - 1 General-Duty Valves for Fire Protection Piping

SECTION 21 0523

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Iron butterfly valves with indicators.

2. Check valves.

3. Iron OS&Y gate valves.

4. NRS gate valves.

5. Indicator posts.

6. Trim and drain valves.

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of valve.

1. Division 21 Product Data submittals shall be combined into a single file and submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21 0000 "General Requirements of Fire-Suppression".

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES

A. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain valves for each valve type from single manufacturer.

B. ASME Compliance:

1. ASME B16.1 for flanges on iron valves.

2. ASME B1.20.1 for threads for threaded-end valves.

3. ASME B31.9 for building services piping valves.

C. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWA C606 for grooved-end connections.

D. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA for valves.

E. Valve Pressure Ratings: Not less than the minimum pressure rating indicated or higher as required by system pressures.

F. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.

G. Valve Actuator Types:

1. Worm-gear actuator with handwheel for quarter-turn valves, except for trim and drain valves.

2. Handwheel: For other than quarter-turn trim and drain valves.

3. Handlever: For quarter-turn trim and drain valves NPS 2 and smaller.

2.02 IRON BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS

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

1. Anvil International.

2. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.

3. Tyco Fire Products LP.

4. Victaulic Company.

5. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball type), Class Number 112.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron with nylon, EPDM, epoxy, or polyamide coating.

4. Seat Material: EPDM.

5. Stem: Stainless steel.

6. Disc: Ductile iron, nickel plated and EPDM or SBR coated.

7. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut.

8. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external.

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USFS T - 150 21 0523 - 2 General-Duty Valves for Fire

2.03 CHECK VALVES

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

1. Anvil International.

2. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation.

3. Mueller Co.

4. Tyco Fire Products LP.

5. Victaulic Company.

6. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 312 and FM Global standard for swing check valves, Class Number 1210.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Type: Single swing check.

4. Body Material: Cast iron, ductile iron, or bronze.

5. Clapper: Bronze, ductile iron, or stainless steel with elastomeric seal.

6. Clapper Seat: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel.

7. Hinge Shaft: Bronze or stainless steel.

8. Hinge Spring: Stainless steel.

9. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or threaded.

2.04 IRON OS&Y GATE VALVES

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

1. Mueller Co.

2. Victaulic Company.

3. Zurn Industries, LLC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y- and

NRS-type gate valves).

2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating.

5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating.

6. Stem: Brass or bronze.

7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE.

8. Supervisory Switch: External.

2.05 INDICATOR POSTS

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

1. American Cast Iron Pipe Company.

2. Kennedy Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

3. Mueller Co.

4. NIBCO INC.

B. Description:

1. Standard: UL 789 and FM Global standard for indicator posts.

2. Type: Underground or Wall.

3. Base Barrel Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Extension Barrel: Cast or ductile iron.

5. Cap: Cast or ductile iron.

6. Operation: Wrench.

2.06 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. Angle Valves:

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

a. Fire Protection Products, Inc.

b. NIBCO INC.

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c. United Brass Works, Inc.

2. Description:

a. Pressure Rating: 250 psig.

b. Body Material: Brass or bronze.

c. Ends: Threaded.

d. Stem: Bronze.

e. Disc: Bronze.

f. Packing: Asbestos free.

g. Handwheel: Malleable iron, bronze, or aluminum.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVE INSTALLATION

A. 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.

B. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

C. Install valves having threaded connections with unions at each piece of equipment arranged to allow easy access, service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.

Provide separate support where necessary.

D. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above the pipe center.

E. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.

F. Install valve tags. Comply with requirements in Section 21 0553 "Identification for Fire-

Suppression Piping and Equipment" for valve tags and schedules and signs on surfaces concealing valves; and the NFPA standard applying to the piping system in which valves are installed. Install permanent identification signs indicating the portion of system controlled by each valve.

G. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections.

H. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.

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USFS T - 150 21 0529 - 1 Hangers and Supports for Fire- Suppression Piping and

Equipment

SECTION 21 0529

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Metal pipe hangers, supports, and structural attachments.

2. Trapeze pipe hangers.

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Structural Performance: Hangers and supports for fire-suppression piping and equipment shall withstand the effects of gravity loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated according to NFPA 13.

B. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 13.

C. UL Compliance: Comply with UL 203.

2.02 STEEL PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS, AND STRUCTURAL ATTACHMENTS

A. Description: Factory-fabricated components, NFPA approved and UL listed or FM approved for fire-suppression piping support.

B. Galvanized Metallic Coatings: Pre-galvanized or hot-dip galvanized.

C. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel or stainless steel.

D. Surge Restraints: Extended continuous-thread rod or factor-fabricated components, NFPA approved, UL listed, or FM approved for fire-suppression piping support.

2.03 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS

A. Description: MSS SP-58, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly, made from structural-carbon-steel shapes, with NFPA-approved, UL-listed, or FM-approved carbon-steel hanger rods, nuts, saddles, and U-bolts.

B. Section modulus for trapeze members shall be according to NFPA 13.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 APPLICATION

A. Comply with NFPA and IBC requirements for firestopping penetrations through fire-rated walls and ceilings.

3.02 INSTALLATION OF HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Metal Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with installation requirements of approvals and listings.

Install hangers, supports, clamps, and attachments as required to properly support piping from building structure.

B. Metal Trapeze Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with installation requirements of approvals and listings. Install trapeze hangers, supports, clamps, and attachments are required to properly support piping from building structure.

3.03 ADJUSTING

A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to achieve indicated slope of pipe as required.

B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches.

3.04 HANGER AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE

A. See drawings for hanger types.

USFS T - 150 21 0548 - 1 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Fire-Suppression Piping and

Equipment

SECTION 21 0548

SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Seismic bracing.

2. Seismic restraint.

3. Flexible couplings.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. IBC: International Building Code.

B. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.

C. ASCE: American Society of Civil Engineers.

1.03 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Division 21 Product Data submittals shall be combined into a single file and submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21 0000 "General Requirements of Fire-Suppression".

B. Calculations: For each seismic bracing device.

1. Include design calculations and details for selecting seismic restraints complying with performance requirements, design criteria, and analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.

2. Division 21 Calculation submittals shall be combined into a single file and submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21 0000 "General Requirements of Fire-Suppression".

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with seismic requirements in the IBC, NFPA, and ASCE unless requirements in this

Section are more stringent.

B. Seismic devices shall have horizontal and vertical load testing and analysis and shall bear anchorage preapproval OPA number from OSHPD, preapproval by ICC-ES, or preapproval by another agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, showing maximum seismic-restraint ratings. Ratings based on independent testing are preferred to ratings based on calculations. If preapproved ratings are unavailable, submittals based on independent testing are preferred. Calculations (including combining shear and tensile loads) to support seismic-restraint designs must be signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer.

C. Designer Qualifications:

1. When a delegated design is required, preparation of working plans and calculations shall be completed by a qualified NICET Level III designer or professional engineer using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. See drawings for seismic design criteria.

2.02 SEISMIC BRACING

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Eaton (Tolco).

2. ASC Engineered Solutions

3. PHD Manufacturing

4. Hilti, Inc.

5. nVent (CADDY).

2.03 SEISMIC RESTRAINT

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Eaton (Tolco).

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2. ASC Engineered Solutions

3. PHD Manufacturing

4. Hilti, Inc.

5. nVent (CADDY).

6. Other methods in accordance with NFPA 13.

2.04 FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Victaulic

2. Tyco

3. Reliable

4. ASC Engineered Solutions

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 SEISMIC DEVICE INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate the location of embedded connection hardware.

B. Seismic Bracing:

1. Install seismic bracing using methods approved by the applicable codes and standards and the local authority having jurisdiction.

C. Seismic Restraint:

1. Install seismic restraint using methods approved by the applicable codes and standards and the local authority having jurisdiction.

D. Attachment to Structure: If specific attachment is not indicated, anchor bracing to structure at top flanges of beams, upper truss chords of bar joists, or at concrete members.

E. Drilled-in Anchors:

1. Identify position of reinforcing steel and other embedded items prior to drilling holes for anchors. Do not damage existing reinforcing or embedded items during coring or drilling.

Notify the structural engineer if reinforcing steel or other embedded items are encountered during drilling. Locate and avoid prestressed tendons, electrical and telecommunications conduit, and gas lines.

2. Do not drill holes in concrete or masonry until concrete, mortar, or grout has achieved full design strength.

3. Wedge Anchors: Protect threads from damage during anchor installation. Heavy-duty sleeve anchors shall be installed with sleeve fully engaged in the structural element to which anchor is to be fastened.

4. Set anchors to manufacturer's recommended torque, using a torque wrench.

5. Install zinc-coated steel anchors for interior and stainless-steel anchors for exterior applications.

3.02 ACCOMMODATION OF DIFFERENTIAL SEISMIC MOTION

A. Install flexible couplings in accordance with NFPA 13.

END OF SECTION

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USFS T - 150 21 0553 - 1 Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment

SECTION 21 0553

IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Equipment labels.

2. Warning signs and labels.

3. Pipe labels.

1.02 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Division 21 Product Data submittals shall be combined into a single file and submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in Section 21 0000 "General Requirements of Fire-Suppression".

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Plastic Labels for Equipment:

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

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

3. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-

1/2 by 3/4 inch.

4. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.

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

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

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

C. Equipment-Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.02 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS

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

B. Letter Color: White.

C. Background Color: Red.

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

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

F. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.

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

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

I. Label Content: Include caution and warning information, plus emergency notification instructions.

USFS T - 150 21 0553 - 2 Identification for Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment

2.03 PIPE LABELS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Seton Identification Products.

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

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

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

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

2. Lettering Size: At least 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

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

3.02 LABEL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

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

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

C. Install or permanently fasten…