MONTICELLO FIRE STATION 11

RENOVATION AND HVAC REPLACEMENT

PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 02 – Divisions 21 - 28

Bid Issue – 10/02/2026

FGM, Inc. (FGM Architects) 24-4103.02

Monticello Fire Station 11 Renovation

Charlottesville, Virginia

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 of 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MANUAL 1 OF 2

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 SUMMARY

012300 ALTERNATES

012500 SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

012600 CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

013301 BIM AND ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS TRANSFER TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

013516 ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

014000 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

014200 REFERENCES

015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

016000 PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

017300 EXECUTION

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017823 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

017900 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

033000.01 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 MASONRY

042000.01 UNIT MASONRY

Monticello Fire Station 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2 of 5

DIVISION 05 METALS

055000 METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 ROUGH CARPENTRY

064100 ARCHITECTURAL WOOD CASEWORK

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 THERMAL INSULATION

072119 FOAMED-IN-PLACE INSULATION

076200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM

077200 ROOF ACCESSORIES

078400 FIRESTOPPING

079200.01 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

081213 HOLLOW METAL FRAMES

081416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS

083113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

087100 DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 09 FINISHES

092216 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092900 GYPSUM BOARD

093013 CERAMIC TILING

095123 ACOUSTICAL TILE CEILINGS

096513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 RESILIENT TILE AND PLANK FLOORING

096723 RESINOUS FLOORING

096813 TILE CARPETING

099113 EXTERIOR PAINTING

099123 INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES

101400.01 SIGNAGE

102800 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

104413 FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

Monticello Fire Station 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3 of 5

104416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

105113 METAL LOCKERS

DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT

113013 RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

114000 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

122413.02 ROLLER MANUAL WINDOW SHADES

123661.16 SOLID SURFACING COUNTERTOPS

MANUAL 2 OF 2

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

210523

GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PIPING

210553 IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

211300 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

220500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

220800 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING

220517 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220523 GENERAL DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719.11 UNDER-LAVATORY PIPE AND SUPPLY COVERS

220719 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221005 PLUMBING PIPING

221006 PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALTIES

224000 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 HVAC

230500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

230533 HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING

230548 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC

230553 IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

Monticello Fire Station 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4 of 5

230593 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

230713 DUCT INSULATION

230719 HVAC PIPING INSULATION

230800 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC

231123 FACILITY NATURAL GAS PIPING

232113 HYDRONIC PIPING

232114 HYDRONIC SPECIALTIES

232123 HYDRONIC PUMPS

233100 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

233300 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233600 AIR TERMINAL UNITS

233700 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

234000 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

235100 BREECHING, CHIMNEYS, AND STACKS

235216 CONDENSING BOILERS

237413 PACKAGED MODULAR AIR HANDLING UNIT

238200 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

DIVISION 25 INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

254002 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS)

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

260500 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260505 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION FOR ELECTRICAL

260519 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.13 CONDUIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533.16 BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260573 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES

260583 WIRING CONNECTIONS

260800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260923 LIGHTING CONTROL DECIVES

262416 PANELBOARDS

Monticello Fire Station 11

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 of 5

262726 WIRING DEVICES

262813 FUSES

262816.16 ENCLOSED SWITCHES

262913 ENCLOSED CONTROLLERS

263213 ENGINE GENERATORS

263600 TRANSFER SWITCHES

265100 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

284600 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM

APPENDIX A USDD STATION ALERTING DRAWING

FGM, Inc. (FGM Architects) Monticello Fire Station 11 24-4103.02 Renovation

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 1

SECTION 210500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Above ground piping.

B. Buried piping.

C. Escutcheons.

D. Mechanical couplings.

E. Pipe hangers and supports.

F. Pipe sleeves.

G. Pipe sleeve-seal systems.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

B. Section 078400 - Firestopping.

C. Section 210523 - General-Duty Valves for Water-Based Fire-Suppression Piping.

D. Section 210553 - Identification for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment: Piping identification.

E. Section 210716 - Fire Suppression Equipment Insulation: Insulation of fire suppression equipment piping, fittings, valves, mechanical couplings, connections, hangers, insulation inserts, shields, etc.

F. Section 211300 - Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems: Sprinkler systems design.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 2

A. Publications listed here are part of this specification to the extent they are referenced.

Where no specific edition of the standard or publication is identified, the current edition shall apply.

B. ASME A112.18.1 - Plumbing Supply Fittings; 2018, with Errata.

C. ASME B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250;

2015.

D. ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300; 2016.

E. ASME B16.4 - Gray Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250; 2016.

F. ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings; 2018.

G. ASME BPVC-IX - Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fuzing Procedures;

Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators - Welding Brazing and

Fusing Qualifications; 2019.

H. ASTM A47/A47M - Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings; 1999, with Editorial Revision (2018).

I. ASTM A53/A53M - Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-

Coated, Welded and Seamless; 2020.

J. ASTM A536 - Standard Specification for Ductile Iron Castings; 1984, with Editorial

Revision (2019).

K. ASTM A795/A795M - Standard Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Fire Protection Use; 2021.

L. ASTM C592 - Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Insulation and Blanket-

Type Pipe Insulation (Metal-Mesh Covered) (Industrial Type); 2016.

M. ASTM E814 - Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems;

2013a (Reapproved 2017).

N. AWWA C110/A21.10 - Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings; 2012.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 3

O. AWWA C111/A21.11 - Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and

Fittings; 2017.

P. AWWA C151/A21.51 - Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast; 2017, with Errata (2018).

Q. AWWA C606 - Grooved and Shouldered Joints; 2015.

R. ICC (IBC) - International Building Code; Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority

Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.

S. NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; Most Recent Edition

Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and

Supplements.

T. NFPA 24 - Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their

Appurtenances; 2025.

U. NFPA 25 - Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire

Protection Systems; 2026, with Amendment (2025).

V. UL (DIR) - Online Certifications Directory; Current Edition.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. The "General Conditions" and "Supplementary General Conditions" are part of the specifications. Work under this section of the specifications shall be governed by the requirements thereunder.

B. The use of the word "PROVIDE" in the specifications and on drawings shall mean:

Furnish and install a complete system, supplying all necessary labor and materials.

C. Specialist: The term "Specialist" as used in the specification shall mean an individual or firm of established reputation (or, if newly organized, whose personnel have previously established a reputation in the same field,) which is regularly engaged in, and which maintains a regular force of workers skilled in either (as applicable) manufacturing or fabricating items required by the contract, installing items required by the contract, or

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 4

otherwise performing work required by the contract. Where the specification requires installation by a specialist, the term shall also be deemed to mean the manufacturer of the item, an individual or firm licensed by the manufacturer, or an individual or firm who will perform the work under the manufacturer's direct supervision.

1.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Furnish all necessary labor, material, plant, and equipment, including materials not specifically mentioned, but necessary to complete the job in a neat, correct, and workmanlike manner.

B. The drawings and specifications shall be considered as supplementary, one to the other, so that materials and labor indicated, called for, or implied by the one and not by the other, shall be supplied and installed as though specifically called for by both.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a current hydrant flow test prior to producing shop drawings or hydraulic calculations. This flow test shall be in addition to the test provided for permit or bid purposes and shall have been taken less than one year prior to the anticipated submittal date to the AHJ. The contractor shall report to the engineer before the start of design or construction any unsatisfactory conditions resulting from the flow test. In no case shall the Contractor proceed in uncertainty.

1.6 SCOPE OF WORK

A. The intent of this specification, together with accompanying Fire Protection Drawings is to provide a complete and operating installation, including, but not limited to the following principal items:

1. Furnish necessary labor and materials to provide a completely sprinkled building system as outlined on Fire Protection drawings and the applicable NFPA and ICC (IBC) codes, including but not limited to all sprinkler piping and standpipes, pumps, pipe hangers, sprinkler heads, valves, controls, drains, hose valves and cabinets, fittings, local and remote control panels, and switches, spare sprinklers and cabinet, backflow preventers, etc. as required for the hazard occupancies as indicated on the Fire Sprinkler Specification Sheet and the plans. Sprinkler head spacing shall be as required by NFPA 13 and the AHJ. Coordinate sprinkler head locations with the architectural reflective ceiling plan.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 5

2. Fire Protection system shall comply with the editions of NFPA 13 and NFPA 24 currently being recognized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction as well as NCBC and NCFC as well as local jurisdictional requirements.

3. Fire Protection Contractor shall obtain a flow test for all system calculations as specified elsewhere in this specification.

4. Fire Protection contractor shall begin work approximately 12” above the finished floor with a flange provided by Site Utility Contractor. Coordinate all connection locations with Site Utility Contractor. The fire sprinkler contractor shall provide a single-piece stainless steel Ames Fire and Waterworks IBR in-building riser to the site utility contractor for installation.

5. The fire protection system is to be hydraulically calculated to provide a wet pipe sprinkler system for the areas of the buildings as indicated on the plans and specifications. The buildings are to be calculated for light hazard and ordinary hazard based on the building areas as necessary to comply with NFPA 13.

6. Perform the testing of all piping work and necessary cleaning of the fire protection work.

7. Furnish the shop drawings and certificates of inspection.

8. Periodically remove from the job site all rubbish or debris resulting from the fire protection work.

9. Sprinkler Contractor shall be responsible for the submission of hydraulically calculated piping and sprinkler head drawings as well as the hydraulic calculations to the Engineer through the Architect and to the AHJ for approval as soon as possible after the award of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for any resubmission to the Engineer and the AHJ and will comply with all requirements of the AHJ at no additional cost to the project

1.7 BIDDING

A. Bidders shall thoroughly familiarize themselves with all conditions affecting this work, visiting the job site if necessary prior to submitting a bid.

B. Drawings are diagrammatic and do not indicate all offsets, fittings, and specialties.

Examine other drawings, investigate conditions to be encountered, and arrange work accordingly, furnishing all fittings, offsets, etc., required without extra charge.

C. Before the construction of the project starts, check the location of existing and proposed equipment, ductwork, conduit, etc. Review other drawings for the project, checking grades, elevations, locations of structural elements, locations and sizes of chases, and type, and method of construction of floors, walls, and partitions. Report to the engineer before the start of construction any conflicts or unsatisfactory conditions.

In no case shall the Contractor proceed in uncertainty. No extra charge will be

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 6

approved after the start of construction for work resulting from failure to follow these instructions.

1.8 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND FEES

A. Fire Protection Contractor shall obtain and pay for all licenses, fees, and service charges required for the execution of this work.

B. Fire Protection Contractor shall obtain and pay for a second water flow test as specified herein. The second water flow test shall comply with all of the requirements of the municipality or water provider.

1.9 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Progress meetings shall be held as specified in Division 01, and also when and if the

Contractor or Architect finds them necessary or advantageous to progress of work.

B. Contractor, those subcontractors and those material suppliers concerned with current progress or with the scheduling of future progress, Architect and Owner shall each be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the details of work and authorized to conclude matters relating to work progress.

1.10 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to Division 01 requirements.

B. The Engineer will review and take appropriate action on product data, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, and other submittals required by the Contract Documents. Such review shall be for general compliance with the design and with the information given in the Contract Documents.

1. It shall not include review of quantities, dimensions, weights, fabrication processes, construction methods, coordination with the work of other trades, or construction safety precautions, all of which are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Engineer's review shall be conducted with reasonable promptness consistent with sound professional practice. Review of a specific item shall not indicate acceptance of an assembly of which the item is a component.

3. The Engineer shall not be required to review and shall not be responsible for any deviation from the Contract Documents not clearly noted by the Contractor, nor

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 7

shall the Engineer be required to review partial submissions or those for which submissions for correlated items have not been made.

C. Product Data: Provide manufacturer's catalog information. Indicate valve data and ratings.

1. Materials List: Accompanying the Shop Drawings, submit a complete list of all materials proposed to be furnished and installed under this section, giving manufacturer's name and catalog number for each item; this shall in no way be construed as permitting substitution except as specifically provided elsewhere in these specifications

D. Shop Drawings: Indicate pipe materials used, joining methods, supports, and floor and wall penetration seals. Indicate installation, layout, weights, mounting and support details, and piping connections.

1. Prior to the submittal of shop drawings to the Engineer, the General Contractor, and the Fire Protection Contractor shall review and approve shop drawings. Shop drawings that have not been reviewed and approved in writing by the Fire Protection Subcontractor will not be reviewed by the Engineer. Fire Protection Contractor shall state in writing on shop drawings any proposed deviations from contract documents. Such deviations, if not stated in shop drawing submittals, shall be the sole responsibility of the Fire Protection Subcontractor. NOTE: In addition to the General Contractor's approval and stamp, the first page of each shop drawing submittal must contain the words "APPROVED" or "APPROVED AS NOTED" and must be signed and dated by the Fire Protection Subcontractor before the Engineer will review them.

2. After the award of the Contract, and before any materials of this Section are delivered to the job site, submit shop drawings on all items of equipment, fixtures, materials, and accessories furnished under this Section to the engineer.

3. Shop Drawings for automatic sprinkler system shall be hydraulically calculated and shall show the arrangement of all automatic sprinkler piping, densities, zones, discharge constants, Hazen-Williams C values and equipment, spacing of sprinkler heads, elevation of lines and details necessary for the conduct of work. Shop Drawings shall bear the approval of the authority having jurisdiction and the insurance underwriter.

1.11 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Submit documents as specified in Division 01.

B. Project Record Documents: Record actual locations of components and tag numbering.

1. Fire Protection Contractor shall maintain on the job site one complete set of the Fire Protection drawings for this project. Any changes to the system shall be authorized by the engineer and the AHJ and shall require the submittal of new plans and hydraulic calculations for approval as necessary. No field changes shall be made without the approval of the AHJ. Any changes shall be made at no additional cost to the project.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 8

2. As-Built drawings: Maintain record documents separate from documents used for construction. Record information concurrent with construction progress.

a. Measured locations of internal utilities and appurtenances concealed in construction, referenced to visible and accessible features of the work.

b. Field changes of dimension and detail.

c. Details not on original Contract Drawings.

3. Specifications: Legibly mark and record in each section a description of actual products installed, including the following:

a. Manufacturer's name and product model and number.

b. Product options, substitutions, or alternates utilized.

c. Changes made by addenda and modifications.

4. Addenda.

5. Change orders and other modifications to the Contract.

6. Reviewed shop drawings, product data, and samples.

7. The Contractor shall deliver a complete set of "As-Built" Fire Protection drawings to the Architect and an “AutoCad or Revit” electronic copy, disc (CD), or USB drive set to the Engineer.

C. Operation and Maintenance Data: Include installation instructions and spare parts lists.

1. Submit sets prior to final inspection as specified in Division 01. Unless otherwise specified in Division 01, submit no fewer than three sets. In addition to the requirements specified in Division 01, submit operating and maintenance manuals for the work of this division as specified below.

2. Hard Copy Binders: Three-ring binders with vinyl-covered hardcovers. Provide large enough binders, and sufficient quantity, that the required contents can be easily turned, removed, and reinserted.

a. Prepare binder covers with the printed title "OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS," and title of project. Print on the spine of the binder "O & M INSTRUCTIONS." If more than one binder is required, print covers and spines with volume numbers. Include in the front of every binder an index to all binders.

b. Internally subdivide the binder contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized as described below; with tab titling clearly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.

3. Electronic Copy Binders: Provide organized pdfs that the required contents can be easily turned, removed, and reinserted.

a. Prepare binder covers page with the printed title "OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS," and title of project. If more than one binder is required, label file names with volume numbers.

b. Internally subdivide the binder contents with permanent page dividers, logically organized as described below; with tab titling clearly printed under reinforced laminated plastic tabs.

4. Contents: Prepare a Table of Contents for each volume, with each product or system description identified, typed on white paper.

5. Part 1: Directory, listing names, addresses, and telephone numbers of engineers;

Contractor; subcontractors; and major equipment suppliers.

6. Part 2: Operation and maintenance instructions, arranged by specification section.

For each category, identify names, addresses, and telephone numbers of subcontractors and suppliers. Identify the following:

a. Significant design criteria, including pump curves and similar performance charts.

b. List of equipment, including operating weight of each piece.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 9

c. Parts list for each component, including recommended spare parts list.

d. Operating instructions.

e. Maintenance instructions for equipment and systems.

f. Maintenance instructions for special finishes, including recommended cleaning methods and materials and special precautions identifying detrimental agents.

g. Valve charts, including locations of flow fittings.

7. Part 3: Project documents and certificates, including the following:

a. Shop drawings and product data.

b. Photocopies of certificates.

c. Photocopies of warranties and guarantees.

d. Test reports: Copies of the results of all tests required under all sections of specifications.

8. Submit one copy of completed volumes in final form 15 days prior to final inspection. This copy will be returned after the final inspection, with Engineer's comments. Revise the content of documents as required prior to final submittal.

9. Submit final volumes revised, within ten days after final inspection.

10. Submit copy, disc (CD), or USB drive storage media specified for Division 21.

D. Lubrication Table: Prepare a lubrication table for each piece of equipment that requires grease or oil. Include the following:

1. Types of lubricants required.

2. Locations of lubrication points.

3. Frequency of lubrication.

4. Provide one extra set of lubrication tables mounted in framed plastic covers in each mechanical and/or utility room.

E. Provide copies of the manufacturer's product warranties as required for the Operation and Maintenance Manual and by Division 01.

F. Provide copies of the installer's workmanship warranties as required for the Operation and Maintenance Manual and by Division 01.

1.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Designer/Specialist shall submit a list of at least three projects similar to this project in type, size, and quality, which have been in place and operating satisfactorily for at least five years.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

C. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing work of the type specified in this section.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 10

D. Comply with UL (DIR) requirements.

E. Valves: Bear UL (DIR) product listing label or marking. Provide manufacturer's name and pressure rating marked on valve body.

F. Products Requiring Electrical Connection: Listed and classified as suitable for the purpose specified and indicated.

G. Clean equipment, pipes, valves, and fittings of grease, metal cuttings, and sludge that may have accumulated from the installation and testing of the system.

1.13 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. When these specifications call for materials or construction of a better quality or larger sizes than required by the following codes and standards, the provisions of the specifications shall take precedence.

B. Provide, without extra charge, any additional materials and labor that may be required for compliance with these codes and standards even though the work is not mentioned in these specifications or shown on the contract drawings.

C. Perform the work of this division in strict accordance with the following authorities. The latest revision of these codes accepted by the authority having jurisdiction as of the date of the contract documents shall apply.

1. The plumbing, mechanical, electrical, building, fire, and safety codes of the Federal, State and County or city in which the work is being performed.

2. The National Electric Code, NFPA 70 (NEC).

3. The National Fire Protection Association Code. (NFPA).

a. Including but not limited to NFPA 13, NFPA 24, NFPA 25.

4. International Energy Conservation, Fire, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing

Codes (ICC).

1.14 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

A. All materials and equipment shall be new and free from flaws and defects of any nature. Materials called for are to be considered as standards of quality which, however, implies no right on the part of the Contractor to substitute other materials and methods without written authority. All materials and equipment furnished shall be

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 11

approved by UL, F/M, and/or AWWA where applicable. Materials and equipment manufactured outside of the United States will not be acceptable unless specifically approved by the engineer.

B. All work shall be performed by skilled mechanics under competent supervision, employing the latest and best practices of the trade. Work shall be installed in accordance with the recommendations of the NFPA, ASTM, ASA, and equipment manufacturer. In the event there is any conflict or doubt, consult Engineer for clarification and approval.

C. All equipment and materials provided under this section of the specifications shall be new and of the best grade and quality.

1.15 BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

A. The project will utilize a digital Building Information Model (BIM) for coordination, scheduling, and conflict resolution.

B. Development of a computerized model pertaining to all systems specified under

Division 21 is required for the project.

C. Model shall be used as the basis of the detailed design for shop drawings, and will be used for fabrication, coordination, and installation.

D. The BIM model shall be constructed utilizing Revit Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, Revit

MEP, or other 3-D software compatible with Navisworks Manage.

E. Refer to Division 01 for additional project BIM requirements.

1.16 COORDINATION

A. Mechanical/Electrical Coordination: Before equipment is ordered and after all motors, loads, controls, and other characteristics of equipment are known, the Contractor shall review the data shown on the Electrical drawings. Special attention shall be given to motor size, starters, means of disconnect, control wiring, etc. that are being furnished

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 12

under the electrical section of the specifications. At the time of shop drawing submittal, the contractor shall by letter to the Engineer point out any discrepancies and describe the proposed corrective action.

B. Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Coordination: Before equipment, flow switches, tamper switches, or other devices are ordered; the Fire Sprinkler Contractor shall review the data shown on the Electrical and Fire Alarm drawings. The Contractor shall provide the Fire Alarm

(or Electrical Contractor) with the locations of all flow switches, tamper switches, pressure switches, control panels, or other devices that are to be monitored by the fire alarm system. At the time of shop drawing submittal, the contractor shall by letter to the

Engineer point out any discrepancies and describe the proposed corrective action.

C. Drawings showing utilities in concealed locations are based on the best information available but are not represented as being precisely correct. Work of the contract includes digging, cutting, drilling, using nondestructive methods, and other methods of locating concealed utilities in the field, as well as patching and repairing as specified in

"Cutting and Patching" below.

D. If, in the course of the work, workers encounter a material they suspect to present some hazard:

1. Promptly notify the Architect in writing.

2. Do not perform any work that would disturb the suspected material until written instructions have been received.

1.17 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

B. Use of sidewalk or roadway areas outside of the property lines shall be with permission and approval of the local authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Temporary Storage:

1. Maintain upon premises, where directed, a storage area, and be responsible for all contents within these areas. Provide all security measures necessary for this area.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 13

2. The area shall be maintained and shall be returned to its original condition at the completion of the project.

D. Protect work stored in place and supplies stored in the building.

1. Store materials and products, subject to damage from moisture, in dry locations. If necessary, provide in protective wraps or covers.

2. Store plastics, other materials, and products subject to damage from heat or cool at the manufacturer's recommended temperatures.

E. Control dust resulting from construction work to prevent its spread beyond the immediate work area, and to avoid creation of a nuisance.

1. Do not use water to control dust. Use drop cloths or other suitable barriers.

2. In areas where dirt or dust is produced as a result of the work, sweep daily, or more often as required.

3. Provide walk-off mats at entries and replace them at regular intervals.

4. Construct dust partitions, where indicated on the drawings or as required.

F. Each trade and subcontractor is responsible for preventing damage and soiling of work performed by other trades or subcontractors. Each trade and subcontractor is responsible for providing temporary protection of its own work.

1. Protect work from spills, splatters, drippings, adhesives, bitumens, mortars, paints, plasters, and damage from welding or burning.

2. Protect finished work from damage, defacement, staining, or scratching.

3. Protect finishes from cleaning agents, or grinding and finishing equipment.

4. Protect adjacent and finished work from damage, using tape, masking, covers or coatings and protective enclosures.

5. Coordinate installations and temporarily remove items to avoid damage from finishing work.

6. Provide temporary protective coating on cast iron and steel valves.

7. Provide temporary end caps and closures on piping and fittings. Maintain in place until installation.

G. Repair all damage or soiling to the complete satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer;

replace any materials or work damaged to such an extent that they cannot be restored to their original condition, all at no addition to the Contract Sum.

1.18 WARRANTY

A. Refer to Division 01 requirements.

B. Correct defective Work in workmanship, materials, equipment and operation of the system within a one year period after Date of Substantial Completion.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 14

C. Equipment and materials, repaired or replaced are guaranteed for one year following date of correction.

D. Special warranties are warranties required by individual specification sections, incidental product warranties, manufacturers' standard warranties, installer or subcontractor service agreements, and other individual warranties in addition to the general project warranty.

E. When use of the permanent equipment has been permitted for temporary use or occupancy of the building, the warranty and correction periods shall nevertheless begin at the time of substantial completion, unless another date of acceptance has been agreed to by the Owner.

F. During the correction period, the Contractor shall begin correcting any work found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents within 4 hours of receiving written notice from the Owner. Provide a detailed schedule for completion of work within 24 hours of receiving written notice from the Owner and revise the schedule based on any Owner comments generated. Except as otherwise required in

General Conditions and Division 01, the correction period is one years after the date of substantial completion of the work. Work requiring correction shall promptly be repaired or completely replaced at no addition to the Contract Sum.

1. Provide a service log on all equipment repairs to the Owner at the end of the warranty period.

G. To remove any item not specified or given approval and replace it with a specified item.

H. Any item submitted for approval that does not conform to these specifications shall have an accompanying note of exception.

I. To repair any damage to building and equipment resulting from defects in workmanship, new materials, new equipment, and system operation.

J. That the system as installed shall comply with all applicable code requirements.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 15

K. For items of work delayed beyond date of substantial completion, provide updated submittal within ten days after acceptance, listing date of acceptance as start of warranty period.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Sprinkler-based System:

1. Comply with NFPA 13.

2. See Section 211300.

B. Welding Materials and Procedures: Comply with ASME BPVC-IX.

C. Provide system pipes, fittings, sleeves, escutcheons, seals, and other related accessories.

2.2 BURIED PIPING

A. Ductile Iron Pipe: AWWA C151/A21.51.

1. Fittings: AWWA C110/A21.10, standard thickness.

2. Joints: AWWA C111/A21.11, styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) or vulcanized SBR gasket.

3. Mechanical Couplings: Shaped composition sealing gasket, steel bolts, nuts, and washers.

2.3 ABOVE GROUND PIPING

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A795 Schedule 10 or ASTM A53 Schedule 40, black.

1. Steel Fittings: ASME B16.9 wrought steel, buttwelded.

2. Cast Iron Fittings: ASME B16.1, flanges and flanged fittings and ASME B16.4, threaded fittings.

3. Malleable Iron Fittings: ASME B16.3, threaded fittings and ASTM A47/A47M.

4. Mechanical Grooved Couplings: Malleable iron housing clamps to engage and lock, "C" shaped elastomeric sealing gasket, steel bolts, nuts, and washers;

galvanized for galvanized pipe.

2.4 PIPE SLEEVES

A. Plastic, Sheet Metal, or Moisture-Resistant Fiber: Pipe passing through interior walls, partitions, and floors, unless steel or brass sleeves are specified below.

B. Pipe Passing Through Below Grade Exterior Walls:

1. Zinc-coated or cast-iron pipe.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 16

2. Provide watertight space with link rubber or modular seal between sleeve and pipe on both pipe ends.

C. Clearances:

1. Wall, Floor, Floor, Partitions, and Beam Flanges: 1 inch greater than external;

pipe diameter.

2. Rated Openings: Caulked tight with firestopping material complying with ASTM E814 in accordance with Section 078400 to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and gases.

2.5 PIPE SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS

A. Modular Mechanical Seals:

1. Elastomer-based interlocking links to continuously fill annular space between pipe and wall-sleeve, wall or casing opening.

2. Watertight seal between pipe and wall-sleeve, wall or casing opening.

3. Size and select seal component materials in accordance with service requirements.

4. Service Requirements:

a. Underground, buried, and wet conditions.

5. Glass-reinforced plastic pressure end plates.

B. Wall Sleeve: PVC material with waterstop collar, and nailer end caps.

C. Sleeve-Forming Disk: Nonconductive plastic-based material, 3 inch thick.

D. Pipeline-Casing Seals:

1. End Seals: 1/8 inch, pull-on type, rubber or synthetic rubber based.

2.6 ESCUTCHEONS

A. Material:

1. Metals and Finish: Comply with ASME A112.18.1.

B. Construction:

1. One-piece for mounting on chrome-plated tubing or pipe and one-piece or split-pattern type elsewhere.

2. Internal spring tension devices or setscrews to maintain a fixed position against a surface.

2.7 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 1/2 to 1-1/2 inch: Carbon steel, adjustable swivel, split ring.

B. Hangers for Pipe Sizes 2 inches and Over: Carbon steel, adjustable, clevis.

C. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes to 3 inches: Cast iron hook.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 17

D. Wall Support for Pipe Sizes 4 inches and Over: Welded steel bracket and wrought steel clamp.

E. Vertical Support: Steel riser clamp.

F. Floor Support: Cast iron adjustable pipe saddle, lock nut, nipple, floor flange, and concrete pier or steel support.

2.8 MECHANICAL COUPLINGS

A. Rigid Mechanical Couplings for Grooved Joints:

1. Dimensions and Testing: Comply with AWWA C606.

2. Minimum Working Pressure: 300 psig.

3. Housing Material: Fabricate of ductile iron complying with ASTM A536.

4. Housing Coating: Factory applied orange enamel.

5. Gasket Material: EPDM suitable for operating temperature range from minus 30 degrees F to 230 degrees F.

6. Bolts and Nuts: Hot-dipped-galvanized or zinc-electroplated steel.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

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

B. Remove scale and foreign material, from inside and outside, before assembly.

C. Prepare piping connections to equipment with flanges or unions.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install sprinkler system and service main piping, hangers, and supports in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. Route piping in orderly manner, plumb and parallel to building structure. Maintain gradient.

C. Install piping to conserve building space, to not interfere with use of space and other work.

D. Space Conditions: All materials and equipment shall conform to the space limitations.

Maintain maximum headroom and space clearances at all points.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 18

E. Group piping whenever practical at common elevations.

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

G. Inserts:

1. Provide inserts for placement in concrete formwork.

2. Provide inserts for suspending hangers from reinforced concrete slabs and sides of reinforced concrete beams.

3. Where concrete slabs form finished ceiling, locate inserts flush with slab surface.

H. Pipe Hangers and Supports:

1. Install hangers to provide minimum 1/2 inch space between finished covering and adjacent work.

2. Place hangers within 12 inches of each horizontal elbow.

3. Use hangers with 1-1/2 inch minimum vertical adjustment. Design hangers for pipe movement without disengagement of supported pipe.

4. Support vertical piping at every other floor. Support riser piping independently of connected horizontal piping.

5. Where several pipes can be installed in parallel and at same elevation, provide multiple or trapeze hangers.

6. Field review of placement and hangers and supports.

I. Slope piping and arrange systems to drain at low points. Use eccentric reducers to maintain top of pipe level.

J. Prepare pipe, fittings, supports, and accessories for finish painting. Where pipe support members are welded to structural building framing, scrape, brush clean, and apply one coat of zinc-rich primer to welding.

K. Excavating and Backfilling

1. Contractor shall do all excavating and backfilling for the installation of work included under this contract and he shall promptly remove from the premises all excess earth, debris, and trash for which he is responsible. For all piping below grade and upon completion of tests and inspections, backfill with approved material, tamped to 95% relative compaction and as required by NFPA 13.

L. Cutting and Patching

1. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

2. Fire Protection Contractor will do all cutting, patching, and setting of sleeves. Fire Protection Contractor shall advise General Contractor well in advance of sizes and locations of all chases required for this installation. Failure to do so will result in Fire Protection Contractor bearing costs for this phase of the work.

3. No cutting of any structure or finish shall be done until the condition requiring such cutting has been examined and approved by the Architect/Engineer.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 19

4. D. New or existing surfaces disturbed as a result of such cutting or otherwise damaged shall be restored to match original work and all materials used for any patching or mending shall conform to the class of materials originally installed.

5. Refinish surfaces to match adjacent finish. For continuous surfaces, refinish to nearest intersection or natural break. For an assembly, refinish entire unit.

M. Structural Considerations:

1. Do not penetrate building structural members unless indicated.

N. Provide sleeves when penetrating footings, floors, walls, and partitions. Seal pipe including sleeve penetrations to achieve fire resistance equivalent to fire separation required.

1. Underground Piping: Caulk pipe sleeve watertight with lead and oakum or mechanically expandable chloroprene inserts with bitumen sealed metal components.

2. Aboveground Piping:

a. Pack solid using mineral fiber complying with ASTM C592.

b. Fill space with an elastomer caulk to a depth of 0.50 inch where penetrations occur between conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

O. Manufactured Sleeve-Seal Systems:

1. Install manufactured sleeve-seal systems in sleeves located in grade slabs and exterior concrete walls at piping entrances into building.

2. Provide sealing elements of the size, quantity, and type required for the piping and sleeve inner diameter or penetration diameter.

3. Locate piping in center of sleeve or penetration.

4. Install field assembled sleeve-seal system components in annular space between sleeve and piping.

5. Tighten bolting for a watertight seal.

6. Install in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

P. Escutcheons:

1. Install and firmly attach escutcheons at piping penetrations into finished spaces.

2. Provide escutcheons on both sides of partitions separating finished areas through which piping passes.

3. Use chrome plated escutcheons in occupied spaces and to conceal openings in construction.

Q. When installing more than one piping system material, ensure system components are compatible and joined to ensure the integrity of the system. Provide necessary joining fittings. Ensure flanges, unions, and couplings for servicing are consistently provided.

3.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

A. Temporary water facilities, electricity, telephone, toilet facilities, and temporary heat, shall be provided as specified in Division 01.

Charlottesville, Virginia

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE

SUPPRESSION 210500 - 20

3.4 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall conduct and bear the cost of all necessary tests of the fire protection work, furnishing all labor, power, and equipment. All piping shall be tested with water.

B. All piping tested shall be witnessed by the engineer. The contractor shall notify the engineer and the authority having jurisdiction at least one week prior to all testing. Any test conducted without the Engineer present shall be considered as having not been performed, and such systems shall be retested in the presence of the Engineer at the expense of the contractor.

C. Acceptance of the automatic sprinkler work shall be based upon the inspection and tests of the completed installation by representatives of the authority having jurisdiction, the local Fire Department, and the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all certificates of testing as required and in accordance with NFPA.

D. Any delays or additional cost to the project that result from the failure of the contractor to properly test all systems shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

3.5 CLEANING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the work of others, to building and property/materials of others caused by leaks in automatic sprinkler equipment, unplugged or disconnected pipes of fittings, and shall pay for necessary replacement or repair of work or items so damaged during the installation and testing periods of the automatic sprinkler work.

B. Upon completion of work, clean all parts of the installation.

C. Clean equipment, pipes, valves, and fittings of grease, metal cuttings, and sludge that may have accumulated from the installation and testing of the system.

END OF SECTION

Charlottesville, Virginia

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-

BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 210523 - 1

SECTION 210523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PIPING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Two-piece ball valves with indicators.

B. Iron butterfly valves with indicators.

C. Check valves.

D. Iron OS&Y gate valves.

E. Trim and drain valves.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and

Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this

Section.

B. Section 078400 - Firestopping.

C. Section 210500 - Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

D. Section 210553 - Identification for Fire Suppression Piping and Equipment.

E. Section 211300 - Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems.

F. Section 260583 - Wiring Connections: Electrical characteristics and wiring connections.

G. Section 284600 - Fire Detection and Alarm.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene diene monomer.

B. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene, Buna-N, or nitrile rubber.

C. NRS: Non-rising stem.

D. OS&Y: Outside screw and yoke.

Charlottesville, Virginia

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-

BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 210523 - 2

E. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene.

F. SBR: Styrene-butadiene rubber.

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Publications listed here are part of this specification to the extent they are referenced.

Where no specific edition of the standard or publication is identified, the current edition shall apply.

B. ASME B1.20.1 - Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch); 2013 (Reaffirmed 2018).

C. ASME B16.1 - Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, 125, and 250;

2015.

D. ASME B31.9 - Building Services Piping; 2017.

E. ASME BPVC-IX - Qualification Standard for Welding, Brazing, and Fuzing Procedures;

Welders; Brazers; and Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Operators - Welding Brazing and

Fusing Qualifications; 2019.

F. AWWA C508 - Swing-Check Valves for Waterworks Service, 2-In. Through 48-In. (50-mm Through 1,200-mm) NPS; 2017.

G. AWWA C509 - Resilient-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service; 2023.

H. AWWA C606 - Grooved and Shouldered Joints; 2015.

I. FM (AG) - FM Approval Guide; current edition.

J. ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems — Requirements; 2015, with Amendment

(2024).

K. NFPA 13 - Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems; Most Recent Edition

Adopted by Authority Having Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and

Supplements.

L. NFPA 14 - Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems; 2019.

M. UL (DIR) - Online Certifications Directory; Current Edition.

Charlottesville, Virginia

GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-

BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING 210523 - 3

N. UL 262 - Gate Valves for Fire-Protection Service; Current Edition, Including All

Revisions.

O. UL 312 - Check Valves for Fire-Protection Service; Current Edition, Including All

Revisions.

P. UL 789 - Indicator Posts for Fire-Protection Service; Current Edition, Including All

Revisions.

Q. UL 1091 - Standard for Butterfly Valves for Fire-Protection Service; Current Edition, Including All Revisions.

1.5 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Preinstallation Meeting: Conduct a preinstallation meeting one week prior to the start of the work of this section; require attendance by all affected installers.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to Division 01 requirements.

B. Product Data: Provide data on valves including manufacturers catalog information.

Submit performance ratings, rough-in details, weights, support requirements, and piping connections.

1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Include manufacturer's descriptive literature, operating instructions, maintenance and repair data, and parts listings.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Obtain valves for each valve type from single manufacturer.

2. Company must specialize in manufacturing products specified in this section,…