S02 - Attachment 2 - 613-126 - Martinsburg- Specs Vol II_REV03.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

Volume 2 of 2

Architectural Specifications

RENOVATE/EXPAND 47-BED

DOMICILIARY POD B

613-126

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Martinsburg, WV VA Medical Center

510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405

JULY, 2024

BID SUBMISSION

Architect of Record

CB DESIGN GROUP, INC.

421 King Street, Suite 301 Alexandria, VA 22314

Martinsburg, West Virginia

RENOVATE/EXPAND 47-BED DOMICILIARY POD B

VA Project No.: 613-126 July, 2024 / Bid Submission 01-01-21

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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 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 10 Spec Table of Contents 05-20 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01-21 01 31 11.01 Project Management and Coordination 05-24 01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 03-20 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01-21 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 01-21 02 41 00 Demolition 08-17 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.19 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement 01-21 02 82 13.21 Asbestos Roofing Abatement 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 11-18 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 11-18 05 40 00 Cold Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 01-21 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 01-21 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 01-21

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21 07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 01-21 07 11 13 Bituminous Damp-proofing 01-21 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 01-21 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 01-21 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 01-21 07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 02-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 01-21 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 01-21 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

08 00 01 Blast Performance Requirements 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 01-21 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 01-21 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 01-21 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21 08 56 53 Blast Resistant Windows 01-21 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 01-21 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-21 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 01-21 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 01-21 08 80 00 Glazing 01-21 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 01-21 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-18 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 13 00 Directories 01-21 10 14 00 Signage 01-21 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 01-21 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 01-21 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 01-21 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 01-21 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 01-21

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17 12 24 21 Lightproof Shades 05-15 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18 12 93 00 Site Furnishings

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-20 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-20

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22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-19 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 09-15 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 02-20 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 02-20

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

02-20

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-20 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 02-20 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 02-20 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 02-20 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-20 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 02-20 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 02-20 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-20 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-20 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-20 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 03-20 23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 03-20 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-20 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 03-20 23 82 16 Air Coils 03-20

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

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DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 10-18 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-18

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

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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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15 32 18 14 Synthetic Grass Surfacing System 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

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SECTION 12 93 00

SITE FURNISHINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Benches.

2. Tables.

3. Corrugated metal garden planters.

4. Bollard lights.

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Materials product data and samples: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Concrete footings: Section 03 30 53, CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE

C. Exterior concrete: Section 32 05 23, CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR

IMPROVEMENTS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS/ REFERENCES

A. Comply with references to extent specified in this section.

ASTM Testing Standards:

1. ASTM B 117 – Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus.

2. ASTM D 522 – Standard Test Methods for Mandrel Bend Test of Attached

Organic Coatings.

3. ASTM D 523 – Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.

4. ASTM D 2247 – Standard Practice for Testing Water Resistance of Coatings in

100% Relative Humidity.

5. ASTM D 2794 – Standard Test Method for Resistance of Organic Coatings to the Effects of Rapid Deformation (Impact).

6. ASTM D 3359 – Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.

7. ASTM D 3363 – Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil Test.

8. ASTM G 155 – Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for

Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials.

B. ISO Testing Standards:

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GI100 COVER SHEET

GI200 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES

GI300 GENERAL NOTES

GI301 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONING

GC100 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

LS100 LIFE SAFETY

CX101 SITE EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

CE101 SITE DEMOLITION AND EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CE501 EROSION SEDIMENT CONTROLS NOTES & DETAILS

CS101 OVERALL SITE PLAN

CS401 SITE ENLARGEMENT PLAN

CG101 SITE GRADING AND UTILITY PLAN

CU201 WATER LINE ENLARGEMENT PLAN AND PROFILE

C501 SITE DETAILS

C502 SITE DETAILS

L101 PLANTING PLAN

L501 PLANTING NOTES AND DETAILS

AD100 DEMOLITION PLAN

AD101 OVERALL HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FLOOR PLAN

AD102 DEMOLITION DETAILS

AD200 DEMOLITION ELEVATIONS

AE100 OVERALL FLOOR PLAN

AE101 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA A

AE102 PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR PLAN - AREA B

AE103 ROOF PLAN

AE200 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE301 DOOR SCHEDULE

AE302 WALL TYPES

AE304 FRAME ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

AE305 INTERIOR SIGNAGE DETAILS

AE306 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA A

AE307 INTERIOR FINISH PLAN - AREA B

AE308 INTERIOR FINISH SCHEDULE & FINISH DETAILS

AE309 INTERIOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN - AREA A

AE310 INTERIOR WALL PROTECTION PLAN - AREA B

AE400 BUILDING SECTIONS

AE401 WALL SECTIONS

AE402 WALL SECTIONS

AE403 ROOF DETAILS

AE404 ROOF DETAILS

AE405 TYPICAL DETAILS

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AE406 BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

AE410 FINISH AND MILLWORK DETAILSAE601 SIGNAGE

AE501 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE502 ENLARGED PLANS AND DETAILS

AE601 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE602 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE603 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE604 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AE701 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA A

AE702 REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - AREA B

AE901 PARTIAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA A

AE902 PARTIAL EQUIPMENT PLAN - AREA B

AE903 MILLWORK DETAILS

S001 GENERAL NOTES

S002 GENERAL NOTES

S003 SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS

S100 FOUNDATION AND FLOOR PLAN

S100D DEMOLITION PLAN

S101 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S300 PARTIAL PLAN

S400 BUILDING SECTIONS

S401 BUILDING SECTIONS

S500 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S501 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

S505 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S506 TYPICAL CONCRETE DETAILS

S510 TYPICAL SLAB ON GRADE DETAILS

S515 TYPICAL CMU DETAILS

S516 TYPICAL DETAILS

S520 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

S521 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

S522 TYPICAL STEEL DETAILS

M001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

MD101 FIRST FLOOR PIPING DEMOLITION PLAN

MD102 FIRST FLOOR HVAC DEMOLITION PLAN

MH101 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA B

MH102 ROOF MECHANICAL PLANS - AREA B

MH103 FIRST FLOOR DUCTWORK PLAN - AREA A

MH104 ROOF MECHANICAL PLANS - AREA A

MP101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - AREA B

MP102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN - AREA A

MP103 POD E TO POD B MECHANICAL PIPING PLANS

M401 ENLARGED MECHANICAL PLANS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M503 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

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P001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION

PP101 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

PP102 FIRST FLOOR DOMESTIC WATER PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

PW101 FIRST FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

PW102 FIRST FLOOR DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P901 SANITARY PIPE RISERS

P902 DOMESTIC PIPE RISERS

E001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA B

ED102 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA A

EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - AREA A

EP102 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - AREA B

EM101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - AREA A

EM102 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL POWER PLAN - AREA B

EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - AREA A

EL102 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - AREA B

E401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGEMENTS

E501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM AND ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

E602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

FL101 FIRE ALARM DEMOLITION PLAN

FA100 FIRE ALARM POD B AND POD E PLAN

FA101 FIRE ALARM PARTIAL PLAN AREA A

FA102 FIRE ALARM PLAN POD B AREA B

T001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

TD101 TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION PLAN

TK100 TECHNOLOGY POD B AND POD E PLAN

TK101 TECHNOLOGY PARTIAL PLAN AREA B

TK102 TECHNOLOGY PARTIAL PLAN AREA A

T401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS

T501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

FX001 FIRE SUPPRESSION GENERAL INFORMATION

FK101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION DEMOLITION PLAN

FX101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PARTIAL PLAN - AREA A

FX102 FIRST FLOOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PARTIAL PLAN - AREA B

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1. ISO 1520 – Paints and Varnishes – Cupping Test.

2. ISO 2815 – Paints and Varnishes – Buchholz Indentation Test.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals Procedures: Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES:

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:

1. Description of each product.

2. Installation instructions.

3. Warranty.

C. Qualifications: Substantiate qualifications comply with specifications.

1. Manufacturer/ fabricator’s project experience list and years of experience.

2. Fabricator with project experience list.

3. Installer’s project experience list and years of experience.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. If different than Manufacturer specified, provide Manufacturer, Fabricator

Qualifications:

1. Regularly manufactures, fabricates, and installs specified products.

2. Manufactured, Fabricated, Installed, specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

1) Photographs, drawings and other documents showing character and quality of final installation.

B. Installer Qualifications: Manufacturer authorized representative.

1. Regularly installs of specified or similar products.

2. Installed specified products with satisfactory service on five similar installations for minimum five years.

a. Project Experience List: Provide contact names and addresses for completed projects.

1) Photographs, drawings and other documents showing character and quality of final installation.

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1.6 DELIVERY

A. Deliver products in Manufacturer's original sealed packaging.

B. Mark packaging, legibly. Indicate Manufacturer's name or brand, type, color, production run number, and manufacture date.

C. Before installation, return or dispose of products within distorted, damaged, or opened packaging.

1.7 STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Store products indoors in dry, weathertight, conditioned facility.

B. Protect products from damage during handling and construction operations.

1.8 WARRANTY

A. Construction Warranty: FAR clause 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction."

B. All powder coated site furnishings shall carry a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty period begins on the date of substantial completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - GENERAL

2.1 PRODUCTS - GENERAL

A. Provide each product from one Manufacturer.

2.2 BENCHES

A. EVA-20-F Backed bench, as manufactured by Victor Stanley, Inc., P.O. Drawer 330, Dunkirk, MD 20754, 1-800-368-2573.

1. Steel frame/ Solid Steel slats

2. Standard 6 foot length

3. Standard surface mount

4. Powder coat finish

5. Color: TBD from manufacturers standard or optional colors.

6. Anchoring

a. Stainless steel expansion anchors (1/2” x 3 3/4”) shall be provided by

Contractor.

7. QTY: 3

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2.3 TABLES

A. A-365 Table as manufactured by Victor Stanley, Inc., P.O. Drawer 330, Dunkirk, MD 20754, 1-800-368-2573.

1. Tubular Steel frame/ horizontal solid steel slats

2. 6’ width (edge of seat to edge of seat)

3. Standard Surface mount

4. Powder coat finish

5. Color: TBD from manufacturers standard or optional colors

6. Anchoring

a. Stainless steel expansion anchors (1/2” x 3 3/4") shall be provided by the

Contractor.

7. QTY: 4; 2 (two) 5-seat tables, and 2 (two) 4-seat tables with one seat removed for

ADA access.

2.4 Corrugated Metal Garden Planters

A. 17” tall – 10 in 1 classic modular metal raised garden bed kit as supplied by Vego

Garden, 5301 Polk Street Building 21, Houston TX 77023; email hello@vegogarden.com

1. Shape: 4’x8’ configuration

2. Aluzinc coated corrugated metal

3. Safety edge cover to surround entire perimeter top metal edge of planter

4. Color: TBD from manufacturers standard or optional colors

5. Qty: 4

2.5 BOLLARD LIGHTS

A. SQB6F-ALU-C-45-24-48W-LED-UNV-OPL LENS-3000K-180DEG-A-B-T as manufactured by Solera, 1610 Sismet Rd, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1R4; 905-457-

4777.

1. Aluminum fixture housing, weatherproof silicone gasket seal and all weather protection. Stainless steel external hardware for corrosion resistance.

2. Mounting: fixture mounts to anchoring plate with four flush mounted anchor bolts.

3. Optics and Lens: Opal Lens, 180 degree light distribution

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4. Lamping: High power LEDs with 50,000hrs rated lamp life at 70% lumen maintenance, 48 w LED technology, 3000k color temperature

5. Driver: 60hz, universal voltage electronic LED driver, thermally protect with low THD. High efficiency with short circuit, over voltage and over temperature protection

6. Finish/ Color: TBD from manufacturer’s standard color or optional colors

7. Qty: 6

2.6 ACCESSORIES (BENCH AND TABLE)

A. Fasteners: Tamper resistant Stainless steel anchor bolts with expansion shields.

B. Touch-Up Paint: Match shop finish.

C. Concrete Footing: Comply with SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Inspect planned installation materials and locations. Notify COR of any discrepancies in conditions.

1. Verify materials are damage free and compliant with Drawings. Report non-compliance to COR.

2. Examine and verify substrate suitability for product installation. Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared per the plans.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing construction and completed work from damage.

B. Clean surfaces prior to installation.

C. Mark and/ or stake locations for approval by COR. Verify elements “fit” within location provided.

3.3 INSTALLATION - GENERAL

A. Install site furnishings in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions.

1. Special instructions (when appliable) have been provided on the drawings and within this specification. These generally supersede the Manufacturer’s general instructions. However, when Manufacturer's instructions deviate from

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2. Stainless fasteners are not provided by the Manufacturer and shall be provided by the Contractor.

B. Benches:

1. Anchor benches as indicated on Drawings and Manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Benches shall be pre-assembled before being installed in their final location in the work. After assembly, benches shall be installed in their final position and properly secured in place.

C. Tables:

1. Anchor tables as indicated on Drawings and Manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Tables shall be pre-assembled before being installed in their final location in the work. After assembly, tables shall be installed in their final position and properly secured in place.

D. Corrugated metal garden planters:

1. Anchor planters as indicated on the Drawings and Manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Planters shall be pre-assembled before being installed in their final location and after pouring of concrete pavement. Planters must be properly secured.

E. Bollard light:

1. Anchor bollard light as indicated on the Drawings and Manufacturer’s instructions.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Protect installed products from damage until completion of project.

B. Touch-up, repair per manufacturer’s recommendations or replace damaged products beyond repair.

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 21.

B. This project will have selected building systems commissioned. The complete list of equipment and systems to be commissioned is specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. A

Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the VA will manage the commissioning process.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

Suppression systems, subsystems and equipment. This Section supplements the general requirements specified in Section 01 91 00

General Commissioning Requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for definitions.

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

A. Commissioning of a system or systems specified in Division 21 is part of the construction process. Documentation and testing of these systems, as well as training of the VA’s Operation and Maintenance personnel in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the

Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements:

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. The commissioning process requires review of selected Submittals. The

Commissioning Agent will provide a list of submittals that will be reviewed by the Commissioning Agent. This list will be reviewed and approved by the VA prior to forwarding to the Contractor. Refer to

Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES for further details.

B. The commissioning process requires Submittal review simultaneously with engineering review. Specific submittal requirements related to the commissioning process are specified in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 91 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

A. The Contractor shall complete Pre-Functional Checklists to verify systems, subsystems, and equipment installation is complete and systems are ready for Systems Functional Performance Testing. The

Commissioning Agent will prepare Pre-Functional Checklists to be used to document equipment installation. The Contractor shall complete the checklists. Completed checklists shall be submitted to the VA and to the Commissioning Agent for review. The Commissioning Agent may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the Commissioning Agent determines that the information provided on the checklist is not accurate, the Commissioning Agent will return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the Commissioning

Agent will select a broader sample of checklists for review. If the

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Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Functional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

A. Contractor tests as required by other sections of Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the

21 08 00 - 4 requirements of Section 01 91 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, for all portions of

POD B.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING.

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.

1. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with NFPA 13 utilizing the Area/Density method. Do not restrict design area reductions permitted for using quick response sprinklers throughout by the required use of standard response sprinklers in the areas identified in this section.

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13. The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the

Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatment, and customary access areas.

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b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters

(1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

3. Hydraulic Calculations: Calculated demand including hose stream requirements shall fall no less than 10 percent below the available water supply curve.

4. Water Supply: Base water supply on a flow test of:

a. Contractor to perform fire flow test at the site per applicable

NFPA standard and do hydraulic calculations accordingly.

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge. For buildings greater than two stories, provide a check valve at each control valve.

b. Sprinkler zones shall conform to the smoke barrier zones shown on the drawings.

6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13. Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering. As the Government review is for technical adequacy only, the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be

21 13 13 - 3 accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in

Paragraphs 1.4(A) 1 through 1.4(A) 5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy Fire Protection Engineer license who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings. The drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA

13. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size. Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and

Calculations chapter of NFPA 13.

b. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing in accordance with NFPA 13.

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not

21 13 13 - 4 exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID

No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve) and Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

1) One full size (or size as directed by the COR) printed copy.

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA

13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

c. Operations and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for system startup, operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer's name, model number, parts list, and tools that should be kept in stock by the owner for routine maintenance, including the name of a local supplier, simplified wiring and controls diagrams, troubleshooting guide, and recommended service organization, including address and telephone number, for each item of equipment.

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the

Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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e. Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance

Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser or as directed by the COR.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of

West Virginia fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

1.6 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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2022.................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

25-2020.................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

101-2021................Life Safety Code

170-2021................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Piping and fittings for private underground water mains shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.)

outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with

NFPA 13.

1. Plain-end pipe fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted.

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel

Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel

Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI suites.

5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted except for drain piping.

6. Flexible sprinkler hose shall be FM Approved and limited to hose with threaded end fittings with a minimum inside diameter or 1-inch and a maximum length of 6-feet.

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

2. Do not use quarter turn ball valves for 50 mm (2 inch) or larger drain valves.

B. Control Valve: The control valves shall be a listed indicating type.

Control valves shall be UL Listed or FM Approved for fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

D. Automatic Ball Drips: Cast brass 20 mm (3/4 inch) in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

E. Alarm Check Valve: Alarm check valve shall be UL Listed and Factory

Mutual Approved. The alarm check valve shall be listed for installation in the vertical or horizontal position. The alarm check valve shall be equipped with a removable cover assembly, gauge connections on the system side and supply side of the valve clapper, 21 13 13 - 7 variable pressure trim, and an external bypass to eliminate false water flow alarms. The alarm check valve trim piping shall be galvanized.

Maximum water working pressure to 250 PSI.

F. Backflow Preventer: Provide backflow preventer in accordance with

Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING. Provide means to forward flow test the backflow preventer in accordance with

NFPA 13.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. Brass, flush wall type, and a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Automatic Sprinkler" . Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except

“institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms. Sprinklers in MRI suites shall be UL-listed, quick responses, non-ferrous sprinklers.

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13 except that sprinklers in elevator shafts and elevator machine rooms shall be no less than intermediate temperature rated and sprinklers in generator rooms shall be no less than high temperature rated.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 and when the elevation of the sprinkler head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinkler heads of all ratings and types installed, and a sprinkler wrench for each type of sprinkler in accordance with NFPA 13. Provide all spares and accessories listed in NFPA-13. Locate adjacent to the riser.

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B. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the property in the cabinet.

The list shall include the following:

1. Manufacturer, model, orifice, deflector type, thermal sensitivity, and pressure for each type of sprinkler in the cabinet.

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

A. Rigid plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Sprinkler system signage shall be attached to the valve or piping with chain.

2.7 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a weatherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

B. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds.

C. Alarm Pressure Switches: Activation by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler. The alarm pressure switch shall be UL Listed or Factory Mutual Approved for the application in which it is used. Activation of the alarm pressure switch shall cause an alarm on the fire alarm system control unit.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.8 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

A. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

B. The contractor shall provide wire guard for all sprinkler heads in telecommunications, security and bio medical rooms.

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2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION

A. Antifreeze solution shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall be compatible with use in a potable water supply.

2.12 VALVE TAGS

A. Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by

NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe hangers, supports and accessories in MRI suites shall be made of non-ferrous material.

C. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 13.

D. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13. Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of

21 13 13 - 10 adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

E. Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for sprinkler control valves.

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA

13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

H. Affix cutout disks, which are created by cutting holes in the walls of pipe for flow switches and non-threaded pipe connections to the respective waterflow switch or pipe connection near to the pipe from where they were cut.

I. Provide escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm

(1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Where dry pendent sprinklers are used for freezers or similar spaces and they are connected to the wet pipe system, provide an EPDM boot around the dry pendent sprinkler on the heated side and securely seal to the pipe and freezer to prevent condensation from entering the freezer.

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M. Provide pressure gauges at each water flow alarm switch location and at each main drain connection.

N. For each fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in

NFPA 170 and locate 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection location. Size the sign to 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

O. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

P. MRI Suite: Provide no more than one penetration of the MRI shield enclosure.

Q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09

91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

R. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include the following:

1. Identification Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve, drain valve, sprinkler cabinet, and inspector’s test.

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR.

Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-

F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone

(if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire

Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

a. Provide signage for each control valve to indicate valve function and to indicate what system is being controlled.

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b. Provide signage indicating the number and location of low point drains.

3. Hydraulic Placards:

a. Provide signage indicating hydraulic design information. The placard shall include location of the design area, discharge densities, required flow and residual pressure at the base of riser, occupancy classification, hose stream allowance, flow test information, and installing contractor. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each alarm check valve.

S. Repairs: Repair damage to the building or equipment resulting from the installation of the sprinkler system by the installer at no additional expense to the Government.

T. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the ’s Representative (COR). Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Preliminary Testing: Flush newly installed systems prior to performing hydrostatic tests in order to remove any debris which may have been left as well as ensuring piping is unobstructed.