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This is a fire protection design and installation drawing document for the EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades project at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Campus. The document provides comprehensive technical guidance for fire protection system installation across multiple buildings (Buildings 1, 5, 8, 29, 30, 33) and site work, covering approximately 3,030 square feet of existing space and 11,600 square feet of new tower addition space.
The drawing contains fire protection symbol definitions, abbreviation keys, and line type designations to guide contractor interpretation of plans. Key fire protection requirements include: full building sprinkler coverage including canopies, walkways, overhangs, and concealed spaces; quick response sprinkler heads centered in ceiling tiles and aligned with other ceiling features; butterfly control valves with open/closed position indicators, test inspection valves, flow switches, and pressure gauges for each assembly; clean agent fire extinguishers in telecommunications rooms no greater than 75 feet from remote corners; and all exposed piping painted red per specifications. The document references applicable codes including NFPA 13 (2022), NFPA 72 (2022), NFPA 101 (2021), International Building Code (2021), and VA design manuals. Contractor responsibilities include verifying existing conditions, coordinating with other trades to prevent conflicts, maintaining 25-pound hanger load limits and 2-foot spacing on metal roof decking, sealing all floor, wall, and roof penetrations, and obtaining pre-approval from authorities having jurisdiction and the Contracting Officer's Representative. Fire pump flow test data is provided dated June 22, 2023, with design parameters at 0, 50%, 100%, and 150% flow rates.
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FIRE PROTECTION SYMBOL LIST
SYMBOL: DESCRIPTION:
FIRE PROTECTIONFP
FIRE PROTECTION - DRY SYSTEMFPD
AIR PRESSURE MAINTENANCE DEVICE
AIR SUPERVISORY SWITCH
ANGLE VALVE
BUTTERFLY VALVE WITH MONITOR SWITCH
OS&Y GATE VALVE
OS&Y GATE VALVE WITH MONITOR SWITCH
PRESSURE SWITCH
P
LIGHT HAZARD
ORDINARY GROUP 1
INSPECTOR TEST AND DRAIN VALVE
MONITOR SWITCH
CLEAN AGENT - FIRE PROTECTIONCAF
PIPE CAP
PIPE DOWN
PIPE UP OR UP/DOWN
SHUTOFF VALVE NORMALLY OPEN
DEMOLITION
DRAINDFP
NOT ALL SYMBOLS MAY APPLY.
AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE
UNION/FLANGE
DIRECTION OF FLOW IN PIPE
PRESSURE GAUGE (FURNISHED WITH BALL VALVE)P
CHECK VALVE
FLOW SWITCH
F
ROUTE TO DRAIN
AREA BOUNDARY
BACKFLOW PREVENTER
FIRE PROTECTION ABBREVIATION KEY
AD ACCESS DOOR
BFP BACKFLOW PREVENTER
N.C. NORMALLY CLOSED
ABOVE FINISHED FLOORAFF
NOT IN CONTRACTNIC
NORMALLY OPENN.O.
ABBR: DESCRIPTION:
TYPICALTYP
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTEDUON
I.E. INVERT ELEVATION
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT RATINGSCCR
DETAIL REFERRED TO BY SECTION CUT
SHEET DETAIL IS LOCATED ON
NAME
M101
SIMSIM
INDICATES SIMILAR DETAIL REFERENCED
IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
LEVEL NAME
10'-0" HEIGHT ABOVE
PROJECT 0'-0"
1 INDICATES NOTE USED TO DESCRIBE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT
WORK REQUIRED, SPECIFIC TO THE
SHEET AND/OR DETAIL
VIEW KEY
LINE TYPE AND TAG KEY:
NEW WORK BY THIS CONTRACTOR (WIDE LINE)
NEW
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED (SHORT DASHED PATTERN)
NEW UNDERFLOOR OR UNDERGROUND (LONG DASHED PATTERN)
EXISTING TO REMAIN OR WORK BY OTHERS (NARROW LINE)
EXISTING
EXISTING TO BE REMOVED BY OTHERS (SHORT DASHED PATTERN)
EXISTING UNDERFLOOR OR UNDERGROUND (LONG DASHED PATTERN)
HALFTONING DOES NOT MODIFY SCOPE.
'TAG'-E TAGS WITH DASH 'E' INDICATES THE REFERENCED OBJECT IS EXISTING
TAG-1 UNDERLINED TAG INDICATES OBJECT IS IN-SCOPE. IF NEW, ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN A SCHEDULE, MATERIAL LIST, OR SYMBOL LIST
INDICATES AN EXISTING SYSTEM'S POINT OF CONNECTION/REMOVAL
T101
PLAN OR DETAIL NUMBER
PLAN OR DETAIL NAME
PLAN OR DETAIL SCALE
B1
VIEW NAME
1/8" = 1'-0"
FLOOR PLANS SHOW LOCATIONS OF FIRE AND SMOKE BARRIER WALLS FOR THE
CONVENIENCE OF THE CONTRACTOR. HOWEVER, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM ALL
LOCATIONS WITH ARCHITECTURAL LIFE SAFETY PLANS, AS WELL AS REFER TO
ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR LINE TYPE DESIGNATIONS. FURNISH ALL MATERIALS REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH THOSE RATINGS WHETHER SHOWN OR NOT.
FIRE / SMOKE BARRIER DESIGNATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARD FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPACES V3.1, JULY 1, 2021
VA FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL: 9TH ED., NOV 1, 2023
VA PHYSICAL SECURITY AND RESILIENCY DESIGN MANUAL: REV. JULY 1, 2022
VA PLUMBING DESIGN MANUAL: REV. JUNE 1, 2022
VA HVAC DESIGN MANUAL: REV. JAN 1, 2023
VA SITE DESIGN MANUAL: REV. APRIL 1, 2021
NFPA 13 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: 2022 EDITION
NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE: 2023 EDITION
NFPA 72 FIRE ALARM AND SIGNALING CODE: 2022 EDITION
NFPA 75 FIRE PROTECTION OF IT EQUIPMENT: 2020 EDITION
NFPA 99 HEALTHCARE FACILITIES CODE: 2021 EDITION
NFPA 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE: 2021 EDITION
NFPA 2001 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS: 2022 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE: 2021 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE: 2021 EDITION
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE: 2021 EDITION
APPLICABLE CODES
CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES:
THESE NOTES APPLY TO ALL MECHANICAL SHEETS AND TRADES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, FIRE PROTECTION, PLUMBING, VENTILATION, PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
1. DRAWINGS SHOWING LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, PIPING, ETC. ARE
DIAGRAMMATIC AND MAY NOT ALWAYS REFLECT EXACT INSTALLATION CONDITIONS.
DRAWINGS SHOW THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF DUCTWORK, PIPING, EQUIPMENT, ETC.,
AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL OFFSETS AND FITTINGS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE
INSTALLATION. THE DRAWINGS SHALL BE FOLLOWED AS CLOSELY AS ACTUAL BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND THE WORK OF OTHERS WILL PERMIT.
2. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES FROM
ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, SUBMITTALS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAWINGS OR
PHYSICALLY AT SITE. REVIEW ALL DRAWINGS, INCLUDING THOSE OF OTHER TRADES.
3. COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH ALL OTHER TRADES PRIOR TO INSTALLATION TO PROVIDE
CLEARANCES REQUIRED FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, CODE COMPLIANCE, AND TO
VERIFY NON-INTERFERENCE WITH OTHER WORK. DO NOT FABRICATE PRIOR TO
VERIFICATION OF NECESSARY CLEARANCES FOR ALL TRADES. BRING ANY INTERFERENCES
OR CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH FABRICATION OR EQUIPMENT ORDERS.
4. REVIEW SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED OR SUBSTITUTED AND MAKE
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN LAYOUT AND POSITIONING TO PROVIDE PROPER
ACCESS.
5. ANY CHANGES REQUIRED TO ELIMINATE CONFLICTS OR THAT RESULT FROM A FAILURE TO
COORDINATE SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONTRACTOR WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST OR
EXPENSE TO OTHERS.
6. EACH CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL
CHANGES REQUIRED FOR EQUIPMENT PROPOSED THAT DIFFERS FROM THE BASIS OF
DESIGN.
7. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN, ELECTRICAL, TECHNOLOGY
AUDIO/VISUAL, AND OTHER MECHANICAL PLANS FOR EXACT LOCATIONS OF ALL CEILING
MOUNTED DEVICES, OTHER THAN SPRINKLERS.
8. EACH CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR ACTIONS TO WALLS,
FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND ROOFS. THE CONTRACTOR WHOSE WORK CAUSES DAMAGE IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR PATCHING TO MATCH ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION, FIRE RATING, AND
FINISH.
9. IN AREAS WITH DRYWALL CEILINGS COORDINATE LOCATIONS OF ACCESS PANELS WITH THE
GC FOR ACCESS TO VALVES, DUCTWORK ACCESSORIES, DAMPERS, ETC. COORDINATE
PANEL TYPE AND COLOR WITH ARCHITECT. NOTIFY THE GC OF THE REQUIRED ACCESS
PANELS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
10. SEAL ALL FLOOR, WALL, AND ROOF PENETRATIONS AIRTIGHT WHERE CONDUITS, PIPING,
AND DUCTS PENETRATE. PENETRATIONS THROUGH EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOF SHALL BE
SEALED AIRTIGHT WITH WATERPROOFING MATERIALS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER
FOR OUTDOOR USE.
11. CAULK ALL PIPE AND DUCT PENETRATIONS OF FULL HEIGHT NON-FIRE RATED WALL,
PARTITION, FLOOR, AND ROOF ASSEMBLIES. THIS IS ESSENTIAL TO PREVENT NOISE
TRANSMISSION FROM ONE ROOM TO ANOTHER AND TO PROVIDE THE DESIRED NC LEVELS
WITHIN ROOMS.
12. WHERE PIPES AND DUCTS ARE SHOWN TO PENETRATE FLOORS, PROVIDE SLEEVED
OPENINGS WITH THE TOP EDGE RAISED ABOVE FLOOR SURFACE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
RELEVANT SPEC SECTIONS. SEAL SLEEVE PERIMETER TO BE WATERTIGHT.
13. EQUIPMENT SIZES AND SERVICE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS VARY AMONG DIFFERENT
MANUFACTURERS. CONSULT APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS FOR EQUIPMENT SIZES AND
REQUIRED SERVICE CLEARANCES. COORDINATE WITH LAYOUT OF EQUIPMENT PADS,
PIPING, DUCTWORK, ETC.
14. DO NOT BLOCK TUBE PULL OR EQUIPMENT SERVICE CLEARANCES.
15. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM WORKING CLEARANCE OF 3’-6” IN FRONT OF ALL ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT REQUIRING MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND TESTING INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO PANELS, DISTRIBUTION PANELS, SWITCHBOARDS, MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS,
TRANSFORMERS, EQUIPMENT DISCONNECTS AND STARTERS.
16. MAINTAIN THE DEDICATED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SPACE DEFINED BY THE WIDTH / DEPTH
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MEASURED FROM THE FLOOR TO A HEIGHT 6’-0” ABOVE THE
EQUIPMENT OR THE STRUCTURAL CEILING, WHICHEVER IS LOWER. SYSTEMS FOREIGN TO
THE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE DEDICATED
ELECTRICAL SPACE INCLUDING: DUCTWORK, PIPING, ETC.
17. PROVIDE CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PAD FOR ALL FLOOR MOUNTED EQUIPMENT. PAD SHALL
EXTEND MINIMUM 6” BEYOND ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT.
18. DO NOT EXCEED 25 LBS PER HANGER AND A MINIMUM SPACING OF 2'-0" ON CENTER WHEN
ATTACHING TO METAL ROOF DECKING (LIMITATION NOT REQUIRED WITH CONCRETE ON
METAL DECK). THIS 25 LBS. LOAD AND 2'-0" SPACING INCLUDE ADJACENT ELECTRICAL AND
ARCHITECTURAL ITEMS HANGING FROM DECK. IF THE HANGER RESTRICTIONS CANNOT BE
ACHIEVED, SUPPLEMENTAL FRAMING OFF STEEL FRAMING SHALL BE ADDED. ANCHORS
EMBEDDED IN CONCRETE SHALL BE CRACKED CONCRETE APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SPECIFICATIONS.
MECHANICAL RENOVATION NOTES:
THESE NOTES APPLY TO ALL MECHANICAL SHEETS AND TRADES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, FIRE PROTECTION, PLUMBING, VENTILATION, PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
1. EXISTING CONDITIONS ARE SHOWN BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM FIELD
SURVEYS, EXISTING BUILDING DOCUMENTS, AND STAFF. VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS AND
REPORT ANY CONFLICTS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
2. NOT ALL EXISTING DUCTWORK AND PIPING IS SHOWN. VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS
BEFORE STARTING WORK. NOTIFY ENGINEER OF ANY CONFLICTS WITH NEW WORK.
3. FIELD VERIFY THE AVAILABLE CLEARANCES FOR DUCTWORK AND PIPING BEFORE
FABRICATION. RISES AND DROPS MAY BE NECESSARY BECAUSE OF EXISTING FIELD
CONDITIONS.
4. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE AREA OF THEIR WORK AND
SHALL NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER PRIOR TO BIDDING IF OTHER UTILITIES ARE
REQUIRED TO BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THEIR AREA OF WORK.
5. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CUTTING, REMOVAL AND PATCHING OF
ROOFS, WALLS, AND FLOORS ASSOCIATED WITH WORK BY ALL CONTRACTORS.
CONTRACTORS SHALL NOTIFY THE GC OF AFFECTED AREAS PRIOR TO BIDDING.
6. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF
CEILINGS, CEILING TILES, AND CEILING GRIDS ASSOCIATED WITH AREAS OF WORK BY ALL
CONTRACTORS. NOTIFY THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF AFFECTED AREAS PRIOR TO
BIDDING.
7. WHERE EXISTING MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ARE LOCATED IN AREAS THAT CONFLICT WITH
NEW EQUIPMENT, PIPING, OR DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED, EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL
EITHER ARRANGE NEW EQUIPMENT, PIPING, OR DUCTWORK IN SUCH A FASHION THAT IT
DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS, OR REWORK EXISTING MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS TO ALLOW FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW EQUIPMENT, PIPING, OR DUCTWORK.
8. PROVIDE TEMPORARY CONNECTIONS TO MAINTAIN EXISTING SYSTEMS IN SERVICE DURING
CONSTRUCTION. MAINTAIN ACCESS TO EXISTING MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS THAT
REMAIN ACTIVE.
9. OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM OWNER BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN ANY SYSTEM FOR ANY
REASON. MAINTAIN SERVICE TO ALL COMPONENTS THAT ARE TO REMAIN UNTIL NEW
SYSTEMS ARE INSTALLED.
10. MAINTAIN EXISTING SYSTEM IN SERVICE UNTIL NEW SYSTEM IS COMPLETE AND READY FOR
TIE IN AND SWITCHOVER. DRAIN SYSTEM ONLY TO MAKE SWITCHOVERS AND
CONNECTIONS. OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM OWNER BEFORE PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY
DRAINING SYSTEM. MAKE CHANGEOVER TO NEW SYSTEMS WITH MINIMUM OUTAGE.
11. DISCONNECT AND REMOVE MECHANICAL DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT SERVING EQUIPMENT
THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED.
MECHANICAL PHASING NOTES:
THESE NOTES APPLY TO ALL MECHANICAL SHEETS AND TRADES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, FIRE PROTECTION, PLUMBING, VENTILATION, PIPING AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
1. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PHASES. REFER TO
ARCHITECT'S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MORE DETAILS AND PHASING SCHEDULES AND FOR
CONCURRENT WORK. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY DRAWINGS DEPICT
THE INTENT OF THE FINAL DESIGN. THE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND TECHNOLOGY
DRAWINGS DO NOT DEPICT THE MEANS AND METHODS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PHASING CRITERIA.
2. REVIEW PROJECT PHASING PLANS TO COORDINATE DEMOLITION WORK, OUTAGES, ETC.
WITH AFFECTED ADJACENT AREAS.
3. PROVIDE TEMPORARY DUCTWORK, PIPING, SHUTOFF VALVES, ZONE VALVES, ZONE
ALARMS, ETC. AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN SERVICE TO ALL AREAS DURING ALL PHASES OF
PROJECT.
4. INSTALL TEMPORARY DUCTWORK, PIPING, SHUTOFF VALVES, ETC. AS NECESSARY TO KEEP
ALL OCCUPIED SPACES OPERATIONAL THROUGHOUT ALL PHASES OF THE PROJECT
5. PHASE DEMOLITION WORK TO MINIMIZE DOWNTIME.
6. COORDINATE PHASING IN MAIN COMPUTER ROOM WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PHASING
PLANS.
PROJECT ALTITUDE: 1204 FT. ABOVE SEA LEVEL
1. THE SYMBOLS AND THE MATERIAL LIST ARE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY QUANTITIES AND FURNISH ALL MATERIALS
REQUIRED FOR FULLY OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS, WHETHER SPECIFIED OR NOT.
2. CENTER SPRINKLERS IN CEILING TILES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS IN ALL AREAS. IN AREAS
WITH 2’X4’ CEILING TILES CENTERING USING A 2’X2’ CEILING PATTERN IS ACCEPTABLE.
SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE ALIGNED WITH OTHER SPRINKLER HEADS, LIGHTING,
DIFFUSERS, AND ANY OTHER FEATURES IN THE CEILING.
3. NEW SPRINKLERS SHALL BE QUICK RESPONSE TYPE, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT MIX STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLERS WITH QUICK
RESPONSE SPRINKLERS IN UNPARTITIONED SPACES.
4. PROVIDE COVERAGE ABOVE AND BELOW ALL EXPOSED DUCTWORK GREATER THAN 48"
WIDE.
5. PROVIDE COVERAGE ABOVE (IF APPLICABLE) AND BELOW FLOATING CEILINGS, REFER
TO ARCHITECTURAL PLANS.
6. PROVIDE COVERAGE ABOVE (IF APPLICABLE) AND BELOW PIPE DRIP PANS. REFER TO
PLUMBING DRAWINGS.
7. FIRE PROTECTION PIPE ROUTING IS SHOWN FOR GENERAL LAYOUT. DETERMINE EXACT
NUMBER OF SPRINKLERS, PIPE SIZING, AND PIPE ROUTING.
8. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A CLEAN AGENT FIRE
EXTINGUISHER FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE CORNER OF
EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
9. ALL BUILDING AREA SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED INCLUDING CANOPIES, WALKWAYS,
OVERHANGS, SOFFITS, AND BUILDING PROJECTIONS. ALL ACCESSIBLE COMBUSTIBLE
CONCEALED SPACES SHALL BE FULLY PROTECTED BY THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
10. EACH ASSEMBLY SHALL INCLUDE BUTTERFLY CONTROL VALVE INDICATING "OPEN" OR
"CLOSED" POSITION, TEST INSPECTION VALVE, FLOW SWITCH AND PRESSURE GAUGES.
11. WHERE FEASIBLE INSTALL PIPES HIGH AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH OTHER
DISCIPLINES, AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF REQUIRED ROD STIFFENER SUPPORTS.
12. INSTALL SYSTEM DRAINS AT LOW POCKET AREAS CONTAINING FIVE GALLONS OF
WATER OR MORE, PROVIDE WITH ISOLATION VALVE AND THREADED HOSE
CONNECTION.
13. FINAL HEAD LOCATION, TYPE AND FINISH SHALL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE
ARCHITECT.
14. A GRAPHIC ANNUNCIATOR PANEL SHALL BE PROVIDED TO INCLUDE AREAS BEING
PROVIDED WITH A PRE-ACTION OR CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM WHICH HAVE CONCEALED
AREAS.
15. EXACT LOCATION OF ALL PANELS SHALL BE VERIFIED ON SITE AND COORDINATED WITH
THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.
16. PAINT ALL EXPOSED PIPING RED PER SPECIFICATIONS.
17. COORDINATE EACH AND EVERY REQUIRED DRAINING AND RECHARGING OF THE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH COR MINIMUM 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE. CONTRACTOR SHALL
NOT SHUT DOWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM. VA SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SHUTDOWN.
18. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE A COORDINATED SET OF SHOP DRAWINGS AND
SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND THE
COR.
19. WHERE PIPE PASSES THROUGH HOLES IN PLATFORMS, FOUNDATIONS, WALL, OR
FLOORS, THE HOLES SHALL BE SIZED SUCH THAT DIAMETER OF THE HOLE IS
NOMINALLY 2 INCHES LARGER THAN THE PIPE FOR 1” NOMINAL TO 3 ½” NOMINAL AND 4”
LARGER THAN THE PIPE FOR PIPE 4” AND LARGER.
20. DRAWINGS SHOW LOCATIONS OF EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK, PIPING, ETC. ARE
DIAGRAMMATIC AND MAY NOT ALWAYS REFLECT EXACT INSTALLATION CONDITIONS.
DRAWINGS SHOW THE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT OF DUCTWORK, PIPING, EQUIPMENT,
ETC. AND MAY NOT INCLUDE ALL OFFSETS AND FITTINGS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETE
INSTALLATION. THE DRAWINGS SHALL BE FOLLOWED AS CLOSELY AS ACTUAL BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION AND THE WORK OF OTHERS WILL PERMIT.
21. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES FROM ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL,
SUBMITTALS, AND OTHER APPROPRIATE DRAWINGS OR PHYSICALLY AT SITE. REVIEW
ALL DRAWINGS, INCLUDING THOSE OF OTHER TRADES.
FIRE PROTECTION GENERAL NOTES:
TEST DATE: JUNE 22, 2023*
LOCATION: BUILDING #1 BASEMENT PUMP ROOM
FLOW DATA:
GPM # OF OUTLET/PITOT NET PRESSURE
CHURN 0 - - 107
50% 377 1 5 105 100% 754 2 5 96 150% 1066 2 10 92
*OBTAIN LATEST FIRE PUMP TEST DATA FOR HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. REFERENCE
SPECIFICATION 21 13 13.
FIRE PUMP FLOW TEST DATA
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
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PROJECT #23002251.00
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
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A
B
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21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
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FIRE PROTECTION COVERSHEET
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
CAH BMB
GRAND TOTAL: 22
33-FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
30-FX102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
30-FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
30-FX100 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
30-FX099 BASEMENT PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
05-FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX400 ENLARGED PLANS - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX111 ELEVENTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX110 TENTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX109 NINTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX108 EIGHTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX107 SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX106 SIXTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX105 FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX104 FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX103 THIRD FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX102 SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX100 GROUND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
01-FX099 BASEMENT PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
00-FG500 FIRE PROTECTION DETAILS
00-FG000 FIRE PROTECTION COVERSHEET
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET INDEX
Revisions: Date: SHEET 217 of 797SHEET 217 of 797SHEET 217 of 797
12" MAX.12" MAX.
ARMOVER TO SPRINKLER
FIRE PROTECTION
BRANCH LINE OR
CROSS MAIN.
ADJUSTABLE
SWIVEL RING PIPE
HANGER. (NOTE 3)
THREADED ROD
TIGHT TO PIPE.
ESCUTCHEON
(TYP.)
CEILING
(TYP.)
ARMOVER (>12" IN LENGTH) ARMOVER (<12" IN LENGTH)
NOTES:
1. THIS DETAIL APPLIES TO SPRINKLER PIPES ABOVE CEILING THAT SUPPLY
PENDENT SPRINKLERS BELOW CEILINGS WHERE THE WATER PRESSURE
EXCEEDS 100 PSIG (STATIC OR RESIDUAL).
2. ALSO APPLIES TO ARMOVER WHERE CUMULATIVE HORIZONTAL LENGTH IS
GREATER THAN 12".
3. CLEVIS HANGERS AND ADJUSTABLE SWIVEL RING HANGERS WITH SURGE
SUPPRESSOR OR RESTRAINING CLIP ARE ALSO ACCEPTABLE, SEE NFPA 13.
(NOTE 2)
STRUCTURE (CONSTRUCTION VARIES)
SWAY BRACE (TYP)
THREADED ROD (TYP)
STIFFENER CLAMP (TYP)
ROD STIFFENER WHEN
REQUIRED (TYP)
CLEVIS STIFFENER (TYP)
SOLID BRACE (TYP)
SWIVEL
FASTENER (TYP)
PIPE SECURED TO TRAPEZE
LONGITUDINAL BRACE
UNIVERSE CABLE BRACE
TRANSVERSE CABLE BRACE
TRANSVERSE SOLID BRACE
NOTES:
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL BRACING OF PIPES ARE SHOWN. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING ATTACHMENT TO BUILDING STRUCTURE, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE SEISMIC RESTRAINT DESIGNER. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 21 05 50 FOR REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING!
LEAVE AREA IMMEDIATELY
WHEN ALARM SOUNDS
NOVEC 1230
BEING RELEASED
NOTES:
1. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 10 14 00 AND VA SIGNAGE
DESIGN MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING!
THIS AREA IS PROTECTED BY A
NOVEC 1230 EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM. DO NOT ENTER
WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION
DURING OR AFTER DISCHARGE.
NOTES:
1. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 10 14 00 AND VA SIGNAGE
DESIGN MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
FIRE FIRE
SUPPRESSION
ABORT
PUSH BUTTON
AND HOLD
SUPPRESSION
ABORT
PUSH BUTTON
AND HOLD
PUSH/HOLD
PUSH
PULL
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ABORT
NOTES:
1. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 10 14 00 AND VA SIGNAGE
DESIGN MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
TO CENTER ZONE
F
P
F
PTO MCR ZONE
EXISTING FP RISER
BUTTERFLY VALVE
WITH TAMPER SWITCH
UNION
INSPECTOR TEST
FLOW SWITCH
PRESSURE GAGE
FP
FP
CHECK VALVE
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
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06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
CAH BMB
NO SCALE
SPRINKLER PIPE ARMOVER HANGER
C1
NO SCALE
SEISMIC SUPPORT - PIPING BRACING
F1
NO SCALE
CLEAN AGENT SIGNAGE - INTERIOR OF ROOM
B6
NO SCALE
CLEAN AGENT SIGNAGE - EXTERIOR OF ROOM
C6
NO SCALE
CLEAN AGENT START/STOP STATIONS
F6
CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM NOTES:
1. THE CLEAN AGENT DETECTION, NOTIFICATION, AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS SHALL BE
DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY PROFESSIONALS CERTIFIED IN THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
OF SUCH SYSTEMS.
2. THE DESIGN OF THE SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE AN INPUT/OUTPUT MATRIX FOR THE CLEAN
AGENT SYSTEM AND A RISER DIAGRAM WHICH INCLUDES INTEGRATION INTO THE EXISTING
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
3. REFER TO SPECIFICATION SECTION 21 22 00 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
BILL OF MATERIALS:
THE SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS:
• CLEAN AGENT TANK AND VALVE ASSEMBLIES
• TANK AND VALVE ACCESSORIES INCLUDING MOUNTING BRACKETS, DISCHARGE HOSES, PILOT
HOSES, HOSE ADAPTERS, ETC.
• CLEAN AGENT FLUID, FACTORY FILLED
• LOW PRESSURE SWITCH(ES)
• ELECTRIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES
• HALOCARBON PLACEMENT INDICATOR
• PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR ASSEMBLIES
• LOCAL MANUAL ACTUATOR
• WARNING PLATE(S) FOR WITHIN THE ROOM
• WARNING PLATE(S) FOR OUTSIDE THE ROOM
• INTEGRATED CONTROLS SYSTEM
• MODULES FOR THE ISOLATION, CONTROL, NOTIFICATION, RELEASE, AND MONITORING OF THE
SYSTEM AND DEVICES
• PHOTOELECTRIC, ANALOG ADDRESSABLE SMOKE DETECTORS AND BASES
• SUPPRESSION ACTIVATION PULL STATION(S)
• SUPPRESSION ABORT SWITCH(ES)
• KEYED MAINTENANCE SWITCH
• BELL(S)
• STROBE(S)
• HORN STROBE(S)
• BATTERY PACK(S)
• ANY OTHER DEVICES, APPURTENANCES AS REQUIRED BY THE SYSTEM MANUFACTURER AND
NFPA 2001.
SYSTEM OUTPUTS:
THE SYSTEM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING OUTPUTS:
• ACTUATE COMMON ALARM SIGNAL INDICATOR
• ACTUATE AUDIBLE ALARM SIGNAL
• ACTUATE COMMON SUPERVISORY SIGNAL INDICATOR
• ACTUATE AUDIBLE SUPERVISORY SIGNAL
• ACTUATE COMMON TROUBLE SIGNAL INDICATOR
• ACTUATE AUDIBLE TROUBLE SIGNAL
• DISPLAY CHANGE OF STATUS
• TRANSMIT ALARM SIGNAL TO MAIN FACILITY FACP
• TRANSMIT SUPERVISORY SIGNAL TO MAIN FACILITY FACP
• TRANSMIT TROUBLE SIGNAL TO MAIN FACILITY FACP
• ACTUATE SUPPRESSON BELL
• ACTUATE SUPPRESSION HORN AT 120 BPM
• ACTUATE SUPPRESSION HORN AT STEADY TONE
• ACTUATE PRE-DISCHARGE STROBE
• ACTUATE SUPPRESSION STROBE
• BEGIN 30 SECOND COUNTDOWN
• AGENT RELEASE INTO ALL HAZARD SPACES
• BEGIN 10 SECOND AGENT RELEASE DELAY
• HVAC SHUTDOWN
• DAMPER CLOSURE
• SILENCE SUPPRESSION BELL
• STOP FIRE 2 30-SECOND COUNTDOWN
NO SCALE
FIFTH FLOOR FIRE PROTECTION RISER DIAGRAM
B4
Revisions: Date: SHEET 218 of 797SHEET 218 of 797SHEET 218 of 797
NEW TR
BW106D
NEW TR AREA
BC101TR
FP
FIRE PUMP RM
BW106A
FP
FP2
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
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Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
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BASEMENT PLAN - FIRE PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
NOTES:
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
10. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S) IN NEW TR AREA. EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
3. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
20 20 40
1" = 20'-0"
FEETSCALE
CAH BMBRevisions: Date: SHEET 219 of 797SHEET 219 of 797SHEET 219 of 797
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TELECOM
AN306A
NEW TR
CA224C
NEW TR
GG108
FP
FP
FP
FP2
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
R T
H
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
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GROUND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
NOTES:
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
3. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S) IN NEW TR AREA. EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
20 20 40
1" = 20'-0"
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
10. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY.
Revisions: Date: SHEET 220 of 797SHEET 220 of 797SHEET 220 of 797
IT
1W121
NEW TR
1A243
TELECOM
1M195A
STOR.
1G111
FP
NEW TR
1G111TR
FP4
NEW TR
1N301
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
R T
H
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
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FIRST FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. EXTEND EXISTING FP SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
3. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
4. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S). EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
NOTES:
20 20 40
1" = 20'-0"
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
Revisions: Date: SHEET 221 of 797SHEET 221 of 797SHEET 221 of 797
TELECOM
2W110D
TELECOM
2M275A
FP
NEW TR
2N301
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
R T
H
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
A M
C E
H R
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01-FX102
SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. EXTEND EXISTING FP SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
3. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
Revisions: Date: SHEET 222 of 797SHEET 222 of 797SHEET 222 of 797
3M150
IT
3A110
FP
NEW TR
3N301
ELEC
3N300
FP4
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
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Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
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THIRD FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. EXTEND EXISTING FP SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
3. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
4. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S). EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
Revisions: Date: SHEET 223 of 797SHEET 223 of 797SHEET 223 of 797
4A02
NEW TR
4W137TR
TELECOM
4M150
FP
01-MH418
ELEC
4N303
UTILITY
4N302
CORRIDOR
4N300
NEW TR
4N301
FP4
FP 5
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
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Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
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FOURTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. EXTEND EXISTING FP SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
3. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
4. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S). EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. DEMOLISH EXISTING CPVC PIPING AND PROVIDE NEW SPRINKLER(S).
6. PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER(S) IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM.
7. PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER(S) IN CORRIDOR AND UNASSIGNED ROOMS.
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
TEMPORARY UPRIGHT HEADS AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING CONSTRUCTION.
7. ANY CPVC SPRINKLER BRANCH PIPING LOCATED IN OR SERVING TR SPACES SHALL BE DEMOLISHED BACK TO NEAREST STEEL SPRINKLER MAIN AND REPLACED WITH STEEL PIPING. FIELD VERIFY CPVC PIPING PRIOR
TO STARTING WORK.
8. ALL EXPOSED SPRINKLER PIPING (NEW AND EXISTING) IN TR SPACES SHALL BE FIELD PAINTED RED.
9. PROVIDE CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR EACH TR, NO GREATER THAN 75 FT FROM THE REMOTE
CORNER OF EACH TR, BUT NOT LOCATED WITHIN THE TR.
Revisions: Date: SHEET 224 of 797SHEET 224 of 797SHEET 224 of 797
01-FX400
F5
TELECOM
5M150
FP
FP
FP 1
STAIR
#13
STAIR
#2
ELEC
5W201
NEW TR
5W200
CORRIDOR
C5A01
CORRIDOR
C5A01
COMP
5N101A
DATA CENTER
5N301
FP
FP6
01-FX400
C5
01-FX105
B1
FP
CORRIDOR
C5A01
FP
FP
FP
623 26TH AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND, IL 61201
P: 309.788.0673 F: 309.786.5967 www.imegcorp.com
PROJECT #23002251.00
P L
A N
N O
R T
H
Project Number
Building Number
Drawing Number
Project Title
Location
Issue Date Checked Drawn
Drawing Title
Approved:
VA FORM 08 - 6231
A
FINAL BID DOCUMENTS
FULLY SPRINKLERED
Office of Construction and Facilities Management
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
B
C
D
E
F
A
B
C
D
E
F
21 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase
ARCHITECT/ENGINEER OF RECORD
A/E:
STAMP
321 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Awen Solutions Group
215 N. Payne Street, Suite 122
Alexandria, VA 22314
A u to d e s k D o c s /U n iv e rs it y D ri v e V
A M
C E
H R
M
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01-FX105
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - FIRE
PROTECTION
06.13.2025
EHRM INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES - VAPHS UNIVERSITY
DRIVE CAMPUS 1
UNIVERSITY DRIVE C,
PITTSBURGH, PA 15240
646-22-700
#KEYNOTES:
1. REWORK SPRINKLER HEADS IN OUTLINED AREAS AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
2. EXISTING STANDPIPE AND CENTER ZONE VALVE. CONNECT NEW FIRE MAIN PIPING TO EXISING FP RISER IN
STAIRWELL. COORDINATE SHUTDOWN WITH COR PER GENERAL NOTES. PAINT EXPOSED PIPING RED.
REFERENCE B4/00-FG500.
3. EXISTING STANDPIPE AND WEST & INTERSTITIAL ZONE VALVE.
4. EXTEND EXISTING FP SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FULL COVERAGE PER NFPA 13.
5. DEMOLISH PIPING TO OUTSIDE OF ROOM AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER(S).
6. PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER(S). EXISTING BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
7. PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER(S) IN ELECTRICAL ROOM.
8. TEMPORARY CORRIDOR ENCLOSURE. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS. PROVIDE TEMPORARY
CONNECTIONS THROUGH TEMPORARY CORRIDOR ENCLOSURE AS REQUIRED TO PROTECT SPACES DURING
CONSTRUCTION.
9. PROVIDE TEMPORARY QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLERS IN CORRIDOR AS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN
PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION.
10. PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER(S) IN CORRIDOR.
FEETSCALE
CAH BMB
1/8" = 1'-0"
FIFTH FLOOR PLAN - TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE
B1
FIELD VERIFICATION NOTES:
1. THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD VISIT THE SITE PRIOR TO BID TO FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS WHICH
MAY AFFECT THEIR BID. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS SHALL BE VERIFIED.
2. ALL REFERENCES ON THESE DRAWINGS TO EXISTING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY ALL THESE ITEMS PRIOR TO BID AND INCLUDE IN
THEIR BID ANY AND ALL AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO ACCOMMODATE EXISTING CONDITIONS.
3. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE MADE AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR FAILURE TO
VERIFY EXISTING CONDITIONS.
4. ANY DISCREPANCIES WHICH MAY AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR'S BID SHALL BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION
OF THE ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT FOR DIRECTION PRIOR TO BIDDING.
FIRE PROTECTION SHEET NOTES:
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOMS (TRS) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH FUSIBLE LINK-TYPE STANDARD RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS. SPRINKLERS SHALL BE UPRIGHT AND PROVIDED WITH PROTECTIVE CAGES. IN ALL OTHER SPACES WHERE SPRINKLER REWORK IS REQUIRED, PROVIDE QUICK RESPONSE SPRINKLER HEADS.
2. FOR NEW TRS CONSTRUCTED AS BUILDING ADDITIONS OR NEW ROOMS IN LARGER SPACES, PROVIDE
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEADS.
3. EXISTING FP PIPING SHOWN IN TRS IS FROM EXISTING DRAWINGS AND LIMITED FIELD INVESTIGATION.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
4. FOR RENOVATED TRS, PROVIDE SIDEWALL OR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEADS. CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD
VERIFY ALL EXISTING SPRINKLER PIPING SERVING TRS.
A. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING ONLY THE TR, DEMOLISH PIPING TO
OUTSIDE OF TR AND PROVIDE NEW SIDEWALL SPRINKLER HEAD.
B. WHERE FP PIPING ROUTED OVER A TR IS BRANCH PIPING SERVING THE TR AND OTHER DOWNSTREAM
SPACES, PROVIDE NEW UPRIGHT SPRINKLER HEAD. BRANCH PIPING TO REMAIN.
5. REFER TO MECHANICAL DRAWINGS FOR LAYOUT OF PIPE DRIP PAN SYSTEMS. SPRINKLER HEADS SHALL BE
LOCATED SUCH THAT COVERAGE IS NOT IMPEDED BY DRIP PANS. PROVIDE SPRINKLER(S) ABOVE AND
BELOW DRIP PAN(S) WHERE REQUIRED BY SIZE OF PANS.
6. SPRINKLER COVERAGE SHALL BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS FOR DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK REFLECTED CEILING PLANS AND PHASING PLANS. PROVIDE
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