P09-Final Specifications Vol 2 - 602 pages.pdf

CONSTRUCT WOMEN’S CLINIC

HARRY S. TRUMAN MEMORIAL VETERANS' HOSPITAL

Columbia, MO

VA Project # 589A4-24-103

Specifications – Volume 2

Divisions 15 - 28

Bid Set

June 25, 2025

Construct Womens Clinic

Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital

Columbia, Missouri

Final Bid Documents

VA Project No.: 36C25524C0049

Stone Group No.: 231997

Issue Date: June 25, 2025

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 05-21

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 03-23 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26i Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 33i Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36i Cable Trays for Communications Systems 12-22

27 10 00i Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 19i Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

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SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

27 15 13i Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems 12-20

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and

Security

04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

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SECTION 22 11 00

FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Domestic water systems, including piping, equipment and all necessary accessories as designated in this section.

B. A complete listing of all acronyms and abbreviations are included in

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

E. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

F. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

G. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

H. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

I. SECTION 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A13.1-2007 (R2013)......Scheme for Identification of Piping Systems

B16.3-2011..............Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300

B16.9-2012..............Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings

B16.11-2011.............Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and Threaded

B16.12-2009 (R2014).....Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings

B16.15-2013 ............Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes

125 and 250

B16.18-2012.............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure

Fittings

B16.22-2013.............Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint

Pressure Fittings

B16.24-2011.............Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged

Fittings: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and

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ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2015....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

C. American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE):

1010-2004...............Performance Requirements for Water Hammer

Arresters

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A47/A47M-1999 (R2014)...Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable

Iron Castings

A53/A53M-2012...........Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and

Seamless

A183-2014...............Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Track

Bolts and Nuts

A269/A269M-2014e1.......Standard Specification for Seamless and Welded

Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for General

Service

A312/A312M-2015.........Standard Specification for Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Stainless

Steel Pipes

A403/A403M-2014.........Standard Specification for Wrought Austenitic

Stainless Steel Piping Fittings

A536-1984 (R2014).......Standard Specification for Ductile Iron

Castings

A733-2013...............Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless

Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel

Pipe Nipples

B32-2008 (R2014)........Standard Specification for Solder Metal

B43-2014................Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass

Pipe, Standard Sizes

B61-2008 (R2013)........Standard Specification for Steam or Valve

Bronze Castings

B62-2009................Standard Specification for Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

B75/B75M-2011...........Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube

B88-2014................Standard Specification for Seamless Copper

Water Tube

B584-2014...............Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand

Castings for General Applications

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B687-1999 (R2011).......Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and

Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples

C919-2012...............Standard Practice for Use of Sealants in

Acoustical Applications

D1785-2012..............Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl

Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

D2000-2012..............Standard Classification System for Rubber

Products in Automotive Applications

D2564-2012..............Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for

Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping

Systems

D2657-2007..............Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of

Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings

D2855-1996 (R2010)......Standard Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented

Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings

D4101-2014..............Standard Specification for Polypropylene

Injection and Extrusion Materials

E1120-2008..............Standard Specification for Liquid Chlorine

E1229-2008..............Standard Specification for Calcium Hypochlorite

F2389-2010..............Standard Specification for Pressure-rated

Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems

F2620-2013..............Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of

Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings

F2769-2014..............Standard Specification for Polyethylene of

Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and

Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems

E. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

C110-2012...............Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings

C151-2009...............Ductile Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast

C153-2011...............Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings

C203-2008...............Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for

Steel Water Pipelines - Enamel and Tape - Hot

Applied

C213-2007...............Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines

C651-2014...............Disinfecting Water Mains

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F. American Welding Society (AWS):

A5.8M/A5.8-2011-AMD1....Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and

Braze Welding

G. International Code Council (ICC):

IPC-2012................International Plumbing Code

H. Manufacturers Specification Society (MSS):

SP-58-2009..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application, and

Installation

SP-72-2010a.............Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service

SP-110-2010.............Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder

Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends

I. NSF International (NSF):

14-2015.................Plastics Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2014a................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Plumbing and Drainage Institute (PDI):

PDI-WH 201-2010.........Water Hammer Arrestors

K. Department of Veterans Affairs:

H-18-8-2013.............Seismic Design Handbook

H-18-10.................Plumbing Design Manual

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 11 00, FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTIONS”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

1. All items listed in Part 2 - Products.

D. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets and information for ordering replacement parts:

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1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. A certificate shall be submitted prior to welding of steel piping showing the Welder’s certification. The certificate shall be current and no more than one year old. Welder’s qualifications shall be in accordance with ASME BPVC Section IX.

B. All grooved joint couplings, fittings, valves, and specialties shall be the products of a single manufacturer. Grooving tools shall be by the same manufacturer as the groove components.

C. All pipe, couplings, fittings, and specialties shall bear the identification of the manufacturer and any markings required by the applicable referenced standards.

D. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on compact disc or DVD and inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices shall be included. A list of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or

22 11 00 - 6 tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the

As-Built documentation.

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them in Auto-CAD version 2018 provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

D. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 10 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certificate if applicable that all results of tests were within limits specified. If a certificate is not available, all documentation shall be on the Certifier’s letterhead.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Material or equipment containing a weighted average of greater than

0.25 percent lead are prohibited in any potable water system intended for human consumption and shall be certified in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372. Endpoint devices used to dispense water for drinking shall meet the requirements of NSF 61, Section 9.

B. Plastic pipe, fittings, and solvent cement shall meet NSF 14 and shall be NSF listed for the service intended.

2.2 ABOVE GROUND (INTERIOR) WATER PIPING

A. Pipe: Copper tube, ASTM B88, Type K or L, drawn. For pipe 150 mm (6 inches) and larger, stainless steel, ASTM A312, schedule 40 shall be used.

B. Fittings for Copper Tube:

1. Wrought copper or bronze castings conforming to ASME B16.18 and

B16.22. Unions shall be bronze, MSS SP-72, MSS SP-110, solder or braze joints. Use 95/5 tin and antimony for all soldered joints.

2. Grooved fittings, 50 to 150 mm (2 to 6 inch) wrought copper ASTM

B75/B75M C12200, 125 to 150 mm (5 to 6 inch) bronze casting ASTM

B584, C84400. Mechanical grooved couplings, 2070 kPa (300 psig) minimum ductile iron, ASTM A536 Grade 448-310-12 (Grade 65-45-12), 22 11 00 - 7 or malleable iron, ASTM A47/A47M Grade 22410 (Grade 32510) housing, with EPDM gasket, steel track head bolts, ASTM A183, coated with copper colored alkyd enamel.

3. Mechanical press-connect fittings for copper pipe and tube are prohibited. See Plumbing Design Manual for additional information.

4. Mechanically formed tee connection: Form mechanically extracted collars in a continuous operation by drilling pilot hole and drawing out tube surface to form collar, having a height of not less than three times the thickness of tube wall. Adjustable collaring device shall ensure proper tolerance and complete uniformity of the joint.

Notch and dimple joining branch tube in a single process to provide free flow where the branch tube penetrates the fitting. Braze joints.

5. Flanged fittings, bronze, class 150, solder-joint ends conforming to

ASME B16.24.

C. Adapters: Provide adapters for joining pipe or tubing with dissimilar end connections.

D. Solder: ASTM B32 alloy type Sb5, HA or HB. Provide non-corrosive flux.

E. Brazing alloy: AWS A5.8M/A5.8, brazing filler metals shall be BCuP series for copper to copper joints and BAg series for copper to steel joints.

2.3 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

A. Provide dielectric couplings or unions between pipe of dissimilar metals.

2.4 WATER HAMMER ARRESTER

A. Closed copper tube chamber with permanently sealed 413 kPa (60 psig) air charge above a Double O-ring piston. Two high heat Buna-N 0-rings pressure packed and lubricated with FDA approved silicone compound. All units shall be designed in accordance with ASSE 1010. Access shall be provided where devices are concealed within partitions or above ceilings. Size and install in accordance with PDI-WH 201 requirements.

Provide water hammer arrestors at:

1. All solenoid valves.

2. All groups of two or more flush valves.

3. All quick opening or closing valves.

4. All medical washing equipment.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with the International Plumbing Code and the following:

1. Install branch piping for water from the piping system and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, cabinets and equipment, including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

2. Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe, except for plastic and glass, shall be reamed to remove burrs and a clean smooth finish restored to full pipe inside diameter.

3. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work/trades.

4. Install union and shut-off valve on pressure piping at connections to equipment.

5. Pipe Hangers, Supports and Accessories:

a. All piping shall be supported per the IPC, H-18-8 Seismic Design

Handbook, MSS SP-58, and SMACNA as required.

b. Shop Painting and Plating: Hangers, supports, rods, inserts and accessories used for pipe supports shall be shop coated with zinc chromate primer paint. Electroplated copper hanger rods, hangers and accessories may be used with copper tubing.

c. Floor, Wall and Ceiling Plates, Supports, Hangers:

1) Solid or split un-plated cast iron.

2) All plates shall be provided with set screws.

3) Pipe Hangers: Height adjustable clevis type.

4) Adjustable Floor Rests and Base Flanges: Steel.

5) Concrete Inserts: "Universal" or continuous slotted type.

6) Hanger Rods: Mild, low carbon steel, fully threaded or

Threaded at each end with two removable nuts at each end for positioning rod and hanger and locking each in place.

7) Pipe Hangers and Riser Clamps: Malleable iron or carbon steel.

Pipe Hangers and riser clamps shall have a copper finish when supporting bare copper pipe or tubing.

8) Rollers: Cast iron.

9) Self-drilling type expansion shields shall be "Phillips" type, with case hardened steel expander plugs.

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10) Hangers and supports utilized with insulated pipe and tubing shall have 180-degree (minimum) metal protection shield centered on and welded to the hanger and support. The shield thickness and length shall be engineered and sized for distribution of loads to preclude crushing of insulation without breaking the vapor barrier. The shield shall be sized for the insulation and have flared edges to protect vapor-retardant jacket facing. To prevent the shield from sliding out of the clevis hanger during pipe movement, center-ribbed shields shall be used.

11) Miscellaneous Materials: As specified, required, directed or as noted on the drawings for proper installation of hangers, supports and accessories. If the vertical distance exceeds 6.1 m (20 feet) for cast iron pipe additional support shall be provided in the center of that span. Provide all necessary auxiliary steel to provide that support.

12) With the installation of each flexible expansion joint, provide piping restraints for the upstream and downstream section of the piping at the flexible expansion joint. Provide calculations supporting the restraint length design and type of selected restraints. Restraint calculations shall be based on the criteria from the manufacturer regarding their restraint design.

6. Install chrome plated cast brass escutcheon with set screw at each wall, floor and ceiling penetration in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork.

7. Penetrations:

a. Firestopping: Where pipes pass through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke partitions, or floors, install a fire stop that provides an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke, and gases as specified in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

Completely fill and seal clearances between raceways and openings with the firestopping materials.

b. Waterproofing: At floor penetrations, completely seal clearances around the pipe and make watertight with sealant as specified in

Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS. Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible.

B. Domestic Water piping shall conform to the following:

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1. Grade all lines to facilitate drainage. Provide drain valves at bottom of risers and all low points in system. Design domestic hot and cold water circulating lines with no traps.

2. Connect branch lines at bottom of main serving fixtures below and pitch down so that main may be drained through fixture. Connect branch lines to top of main serving only fixtures located on floor above.

3.2 TESTS

A. General: Test system either in its entirety or in sections. Submit testing plan to COR 10 working days prior to test date.

B. Potable Water System: Test after installation of piping and domestic water heaters, but before piping is concealed, before covering is applied, and before plumbing fixtures are connected. Fill systems with water and maintain hydrostatic pressure of 1035 kPa (150 psig) gage for two hours. No decrease in pressure is allowed. Provide a pressure gage with a shutoff and bleeder valve at the highest point of the piping being tested. Pressure gauge shall have 1 psig increments.

C. All Other Piping Tests: Test new installed piping under 1-1/2 times actual operating conditions and prove tight.

D. The test pressure shall hold for the minimum time duration required by the applicable plumbing code or authority having jurisdiction.

3.3 STERILIZATION

A. After tests have been successfully completed, thoroughly flush and sterilize the interior domestic water distribution system in accordance with AWWA C651.

B. Use liquid chlorine or hypochlorite for sterilization.

3.4 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for four hours to instruct VA Personnel in operation and maintenance of the system.

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SECTION 22 13 00

FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

A. This section pertains to sanitary sewer and vent systems, including piping, equipment and all necessary accessories as designated in this section.

B. A complete listing of common acronyms and abbreviations are included in

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Penetrations in rated enclosures.

E. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealant products.

F. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING: Preparation and finish painting and identification of piping systems.

G. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING: Pipe Hangers and

Supports, Materials Identification.

H. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

I. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

J. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

K. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A13.1-2007..............Identification of Piping Systems

A112.36.2M-1991.........Cleanouts

A112.6.3-2019...........Floor and Trench Drains

B1.20.1-2013............Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)

B16.1-2015..............Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

Classes 25, 125, and 250

B16.4-2016..............Grey Iron Threaded Fittings Classes 125 and 250

B16.15-2018.............Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings, Classes

125 and 250

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B16.18-2018.............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure

Fittings

B16.21-2016.............Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

B16.22-2018.............Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint

Pressure Fittings

B16.23-2016.............Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage

Fittings: DWV

B16.24-2016.............Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged

Fittings, and Valves: Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500

B16.29-2017.............Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-

Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV

B16.39-2014.............Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions Classes

150, 250, and 300

B18.2.1-2012............Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and

Lag Screws (Inch Series)

C. American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE):

1001-2017...............Performance Requirements for Atmospheric Type

Vacuum Breakers

1018-2001...............Performance Requirements for Trap Seal Primer

Valves – Potable Water Supplied

1044-2015...............Performance Requirements for Trap Seal Primer

Devices – Drainage Types and Electronic Design

Types

1079-2012...............Performance Requirements for Dielectric Pipe

Unions

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A53/A53M-2018...........Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black

And Hot-Dipped, Zinc-coated, Welded and

Seamless

A74-2017................Standard Specification for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

A888-2018a..............Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron

Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm

Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

B32-2008(R2014).........Standard Specification for Solder Metal

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B43-2015................Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass

Pipe, Standard Sizes

B88-2016................Standard Specification for Seamless Copper

Water Tube

B306-2013...............Standard Specification for Copper Drainage Tube

(DWV)

B687-1999(R2016)........Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and

Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples

B813-2016...............Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste

Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy

Tube

B828-2016...............Standard Practice for Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings

C564-2014...............Standard Specification for Rubber Gaskets for

Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings

D2321-2018..............Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other

Gravity-Flow Applications

D2564-2012(R3018).......Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping

Systems

D2665-2014..............Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and

Fittings

D2855-2015..............Standard Practice for Two-Step (Primer and

Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly(Vinyl

Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl

Chloride) CPVCP Pipe and Piping Components with

Tapered Sockets

D5926-2015..............Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Gaskets for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems

F402-2018...............Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent

Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining

Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

F477-2014...............Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals

(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

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F1545-2015e1............Standard Specification for Plastic-Lined

Ferrous Metal Pipe, Fittings, and Flanges

E. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI):

2006....................Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook

301-2012................Standard Specification for Hubless Cast Iron

Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm

Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

310-2012................Specification for Coupling for Use in

Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and

Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications

F. Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA):

A4015-14/19.............Copper Tube Handbook

G. International Code Council (ICC):

IPC-2018................International Plumbing Code

H. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS):

SP-123-2018.............Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use with Copper Water Tube

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2020.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

J. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

508-99 (R2013)..........Standard For Industrial Control Equipment

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 13 00, FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING”,

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

1. Piping.

2. Penetration Sleeves.

3. Pipe Fittings.

4. Traps.

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D. Detailed shop drawing of clamping device and extensions when required in connection with the waterproofing membrane or the floor drain.

E. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replaceable parts, and troubleshooting guide:

1. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

2. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

3. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s bio-based

Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the

Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

B. Refer to Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS for additional sustainable design requirements.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Comply with requirements in Paragraph “AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION” of

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SANITARY WASTE, DRAIN, AND VENT PIPING

A. Cast iron waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings.

1. Cast iron waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings shall be used for the following applications:

a. Interior waste and vent piping above grade.

2. Cast iron Pipe shall be bell and spigot or hubless (plain end or no-hub or hubless).

3. The material for all pipe and fittings shall be cast iron soil pipe and fittings and shall conform to the requirements of CISPI 301, ASTM A888, or ASTM A74.

4. Cast iron pipe and fittings shall be made from a minimum of 95 percent post-consumer recycled material.

5. Joints for hubless pipe and fittings shall conform to the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Couplings for hubless joints shall conform to CISPI 310. Joints for hub and spigot pipe

22 13 00 - 6 shall be installed with compression gaskets conforming to the requirements of ASTM C564.

B. Copper Tube, (DWV):

1. Copper DWV tube sanitary waste, drain and vent pipe may be used for piping above ground, except for urinal drains.

2. The copper DWV tube shall be drainage type, drawn temper conforming to ASTM B306.

3. The copper drainage fittings shall be cast copper or wrought copper conforming to ASME B16.23 or ASME B16.29.

4. The joints shall be lead free, using a water flushable flux, and conforming to ASTM B32.

C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings are permitted where the waste temperature is less than 60 degrees C (140 degrees F).

2. PVC piping and fittings shall NOT be used for the following applications:

a. Waste collected from steam condensate drains.

b. Spaces such as mechanical equipment rooms, kitchens, Sterile

Processing Services, sterilizer areas, and areas designated for sleep.

c. Vertical waste and soil stacks serving more than two floors.

d. Exposed in mechanical equipment rooms.

e. Exposed inside of ceiling return plenums.

3. Polyvinyl chloride sanitary waste, drain, and vent pipe and fittings shall be solid core sewer piping conforming to ASTM D2665, sewer and drain series with ends for solvent cemented joints.

4. Fittings: PVC fittings shall be solvent welded socket type using solvent cement conforming to ASTM D2564.

2.2 PUMP DISCHARGE PIPING

A. Galvanized steel pump discharge pipe and fittings:

1. Galvanized steel pipe shall be Schedule 40 weight class conforming free conforming to ASME B16.21.

2.3 TRAPS

A. Traps shall be provided on all sanitary branch waste connections from fixtures or equipment not provided with traps. Exposed brass shall be polished brass chromium plated with nipple and set screw escutcheons.

Concealed traps may be rough cast brass or same material as the piping they are connected to. Slip joints are prohibited on sewer side of

22 13 00 - 7 trap. Traps shall correspond to fittings on cast iron soil pipe or steel pipe respectively, and size shall be as required by connected service or fixture.

2.4 PENETRATION SLEEVES

A. A sleeve flashing device shall be provided at points where pipes pass through membrane waterproofed floors or walls. The sleeve flashing device shall be manufactured, cast iron fitting with clamping device that forms a sleeve for the pipe floor penetration of the floor membrane. A galvanized steel pipe extension shall be included in the top of the fitting that shall extend 50 mm (2 inches) above finished floor and galvanized steel pipe extension in the bottom of the fitting that shall extend through the floor slab. A waterproof caulked joint shall be provided at the top hub.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPE INSTALLATION

A. The pipe installation shall comply with the requirements of the

International Plumbing Code (IPC) and these specifications.

B. Branch piping shall be installed for waste from the respective piping systems and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, cabinets and equipment, including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

C. Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe shall be reamed to full size after cutting.

D. All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work.

E. The piping shall be installed above accessible ceilings where possible.

F. The piping shall be installed to permit valve servicing or operation.

G. The piping shall be installed free of sags and bends.

H. Seismic restraint shall be installed where required by code.

I. Changes in direction for soil and waste drainage and vent piping shall be made using appropriate branches, bends and long sweep bends.

Sanitary tees and short sweep quarter bends may be used on vertical stacks if change in direction of flow is from horizontal to vertical.

Long turn double wye branch and eighth bend fittings shall be used if two fixtures are installed back to back or side by side with common drain pipe. Straight tees, elbows, and crosses may be used on vent lines. Do not change direction of flow greater than 90 degrees. Proper size of standard increaser and reducers shall be used if pipes of

22 13 00 - 8 different sizes are connected. Reducing size of drainage piping in direction of flow is prohibited.

J. Cast iron piping shall be installed according to CISPI’s “Cast Iron

Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook,” Chapter IV, “Installation of Cast

Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings”

K. Aboveground copper tubing shall be installed according to Copper

Development Association’s (CDA) “Copper Tube Handbook”.

L. Aboveground PVC piping shall be installed according to ASTM D2665.

Underground PVC piping shall be installed according to ASTM D2321.

M. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cost or time to the

Government.

3.2 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Hub and spigot, cast iron piping with gasket joints shall be joined in accordance with CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for compression joints.

B. Hub and spigot, cast iron piping with calked joints shall be joined in accordance with CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for lead and oakum calked joints.

C. Hubless or No-hub, cast iron piping shall be joined in accordance with

CISPI’s “Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Handbook” for hubless piping coupling joints.

D. For threaded joints, thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to

ASME B1.20.1. The threads shall be cut full and clean using sharp disc cutters. Threaded pipe ends shall be reamed to remove burrs and restored to full pipe inside diameter. Pipe fittings and valves shall be joined as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is required by the pipe service.

2. Pipe sections with damaged threads shall be replaced with new sections of pipe.

E. Copper tube and fittings with soldered joints shall be joined according to ASTM B828. A water flushable, lead free flux conforming to ASTM B813 and a lead-free alloy solder conforming to ASTM B32 shall be used.

F. For PVC piping, solvent cement joints shall be used for joints. All surfaces shall be cleaned and dry prior to applying the primer and solvent cement. Installation practices shall comply with ASTM F402. The joint shall conform to ASTM D2855 and ASTM D2665 appendices.

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3.3 SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

A. Transition coupling shall be installed at pipe joints with small differences in pipe outside diameters.

B. Dielectric fittings shall be installed at connections of dissimilar metal piping and tubing.

3.4 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND ACCESSORIES

A. All piping shall be supported according to the International Plumbing

Code (IPC), Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, and these specifications. Where conflicts arise between these the code and

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING the most restrictive or the requirement that specifies supports with highest loading or shortest spacing shall apply.

B. Hangers, supports, rods, inserts and accessories used for pipe supports shall be painted according to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Electroplated copper hanger rods, hangers and accessories may be used with copper tubing.

C. Horizontal piping and tubing shall be supported within 300 mm (12 inches) of each fitting or coupling.

D. Horizontal cast iron piping shall be supported with the following maximum horizontal spacing and minimum hanger rod diameters:

1. 40 mm or DN40 to 50 mm or DN50 (NPS 1-1/2 inch to NPS 2 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 10 mm (3/8 inch) rod.

2. 75 mm or DN75 (NPS 3 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 15 mm (1/2 inch) rod.

3. 100 mm or DN100 to 125 mm or DN125 (NPS 4 inch to NPS 5 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 18 mm (5/8 inch) rod.

4. 150 mm or DN150 to 200 mm or DN200 (NPS 6 inch to NPS 8 inch): 1500 mm (60 inches) with 20 mm (3/4 inch) rod.

5. 250 mm or DN250 to 300 mm or DN300 (NPS 10 inch to NPS 12 inch):

1500 mm (60 inch) with 23 mm (7/8 inch) rod.

E. The maximum spacing for plastic pipe shall be 1.22 m (4 feet).

F. Vertical piping and tubing shall be supported at the base, at each floor, and at intervals no greater than 4.6 m (15 feet).

G. In addition to the requirements in Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK

RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, Floor, Wall and Ceiling Plates, Supports, Hangers shall have the following characteristics:

1. Solid or split unplated cast iron.

2. All plates shall be provided with set screws.

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3. Height adjustable clevis type pipe hangers.

4. Adjustable floor rests and base flanges shall be steel.

5. Hanger rods shall be low carbon steel, fully threaded or threaded at each end with two removable nuts at each end for positioning rod and hanger and locking each in place.

6. Riser clamps shall be malleable iron or steel.

7. Rollers shall be cast iron.

8. See Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING, for requirements on insulated pipe protective shields at hanger supports.

H. Miscellaneous materials shall be provided as specified, required, directed or as noted in the contract documents for proper installation of hangers, supports and accessories. If the vertical distance exceeds

6.1 m (20 feet) for cast iron pipe additional support shall be provided in the center of that span. All necessary auxiliary steel shall be provided to provide that support.

I. Cast escutcheon with set screw shall be provided at each wall, floor and ceiling penetration in exposed finished locations and within cabinets and millwork.

J. Penetrations:

1. Fire Stopping: Where pipes pass through fire partitions, fire walls, smoke partitions, or floors, a fire stop shall be installed that provides an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases as specified in Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Clearances between raceways and openings shall be completely filled and sealed with the fire stopping materials.

2. Water proofing: At floor penetrations, clearances shall be completely sealed around the pipe and make watertight with sealant as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

K. Exhaust vents shall be extended separately through roof. Sanitary vents shall not connect to exhaust vents.

3.5 TESTS

A. Sanitary waste and drain systems shall be tested either in its entirety or in sections.

B. Waste System tests shall be conducted before trenches are backfilled or fixtures are connected. A water test or air test shall be conducted, as directed.

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1. If entire system is tested for a water test, tightly close all openings in pipes except highest opening, and fill system with water to point of overflow. If the waste system is tested in sections, tightly plug each opening except highest opening of section under test, fill each section with water and test with at least a 3 m (10 foot) head of water. In testing successive sections, test at least upper 3 m (10 feet) of next preceding section so that each joint or pipe except upper most 3 m (10 feet) of system has been submitted to a test of at least a 3 m (10 foot) head of water. Water shall be kept in the system, or in portion under test, for at least 15 minutes before inspection starts. System shall then be tight at all joints.

2. For an air test, an air pressure of 34 kPa (5 psig) gauge shall be maintained for at least 15 minutes without leakage. A force pump and mercury column gauge shall be used for the air test.

3. After installing all fixtures and equipment, open water supply so that all p-traps can be observed. For 15 minutes of operation, all p-traps shall be inspected for leaks and any leaks found shall be corrected.

4. Final Tests: Either one of the following tests may be used.

a. Smoke Test: After fixtures are permanently connected and traps are filled with water, fill entire drainage and vent systems with smoke under pressure of .25 kPa (1 inch of water) with a smoke machine. Chemical smoke is prohibited.

b. Peppermint Test: Introduce 60 ml (2 ounces) of peppermint into each line or stack.

3.6 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Provide services of manufacturer’s technical representative for 4 hours to instruct each VA personnel responsible in operation and maintenance of the system.

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SECTION 22 40 00

PLUMBING FIXTURES

A. Plumbing fixtures, associated trim and fittings necessary to make a complete installation from wall or floor connections to rough piping, and certain accessories.

B. A complete listing of all acronyms and abbreviations are included in

Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealing between fixtures and other finish surfaces.

E. Section 08 31 13, ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES: Flush panel access doors.

F. Section 10 21 13, TOILET COMPARTMENTS: Through bolts.

G. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

H. Section 22 13 00, FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

B. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A112.6.1M-1997 (R2012)..Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use

A112.19.1-2013..........Enameled Cast Iron and Enameled Steel Plumbing

Fixtures

A112.19.2-2013..........Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures

A112.19.3-2008..........Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures

C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A276-2013a..............Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

B584-2008...............Standard Specification for Copper Alloy Sand

Castings for General Applications

D. CSA Group:

B45.4-2008 (R2013)......Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures

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E. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):

AMP 500-2006............Metal Finishes Manual

F. American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE):

1016-2011...............Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual

Showers and Tub/Shower Combinations

G. NSF International (NSF):

14-2013.................Plastics Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2013.................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

H. American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A)

I. International Code Council (ICC):

IPC-2015................International Plumbing Code

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, will be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section will be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 40 00, PLUMBING FIXTURES”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, connections, and capacity.

D. Operating Instructions: Comply with requirements in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

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B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions will be in electronic version on compact disc or DVD inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation will be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual will include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices such as damper and door closure interlocks will be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) will be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ will be inserted into the As-Built documentation.

C. The installing contractor will maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and will provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them in AutoCAD version 2018 provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it will not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

D. Certification documentation will be provided to COR 10 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation will include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Material or equipment containing a weighted average of greater than

0.25 percent lead is prohibited in any potable water system intended for human consumption and will be certified in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372. Endpoint devices used to dispense water for drinking will meet the requirements of NSF 61.

B. Plastic pipe, fittings, and solvent cement will meet NSF 14 and will be

NSF listed for the service intended.

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2.2 STAINLESS STEEL

A. Corrosion-resistant Steel (CRS):

1. Plate, Sheet and Strip: CRS flat products will conform to chemical composition requirements of any 300 series steel specified in ASTM

A276.

2. Finish: Exposed surfaces will have standard polish (ground and polished) equal to NAAMM finish Number 4.

B. Die-cast zinc alloy products are prohibited.

2.3 STOPS

A. Provide lock-shield loose key or screw driver pattern angle stops, straight stops or stops integral with faucet, with each compression type faucet whether specifically called for or not, including sinks in solid-surface, wood and metal casework, laboratory furniture and pharmacy furniture. Locate stops centrally above or below fixture in accessible location.

B. Furnish keys for lock shield stops to the COR.

C. Supply from stops not integral with faucet will be chrome plated copper flexible tubing or flexible stainless steel with inner core of non-toxic polymer.

D. Supply pipe from wall to valve stop will be rigid threaded IPS copper alloy pipe, i.e. red brass pipe nipple, chrome plated where exposed.

E. Mental Health Area: Provide stainless steel drain guard for all lavatories not installed in casework.

2.4 ESCUTCHEONS

A. Heavy…