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Volume 3 – Division 21-26 Reissued February 18th, 2026

Department of Veterans Health Administration

Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades – Togus, ME Project No. 402-22-700

Contract No. 36C77623C0002

Togus VA Medical Center

1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 490

Independence, OH 44131

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REISSUED 02-18-2026

VA Togus Medical Center 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS Augusta,ME 02/18/2026

Electronic Health Records Modernization 00 01 10 -1 (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades, Togus, ME TABLE OF CONTENTS VA Project No. 402-22-700

SECTION 00 01 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS – 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

The following listed documents comprise the Project Manual for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Numbering of Divisions conforms to CSI Format for Building Specifications; Divisions and Sections not appearing are not applicable.

The following listed documents comprise the Project Manual for Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrades at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine. Numbering of Divisions conforms to CSI Format for Building Specifications; Divisions and Sections not appearing are not applicable.

VOLUME ONE

00 01 00 Table of Contents

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 14 00 Project Phasing 01 32 16.15 Project Schedule 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 56 00 Temporary Barriers and Enclosures 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 11 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

END VOLUME ONE

VOLUME TWO

00 01 00 Table of Contents

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 Selective Demolition 02 81 00 Transportation and Disposal of Hazardous Materials 02 82 00 Asbestos Remediation 02 83 00 Lead Remediation

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 04 26 13 Masonry Veneer 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

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05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 52 13 PIPE AND TUBE RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 53 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry 06 16 00 Sheathing 06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Architectural Cabinets 06 64 00 Plastic Paneling

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 07 19 00 Water Repellents 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation 07 21 19 Foamed-In-Place Insulation 07 26 50 Underslab Vapor Barrier 07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers 07 42 93 Soffit Panels 07 52 00 Modified Bitumen Membrane Roofing 07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing And Trim 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 84 00 Firestopping General Requirements 07 84 43 Joint Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 92 19 Acoustic Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors And Frames 08 31 13 Access Doors And Frames 08 33 23 Overhead Coiling Doors 08 34 00 Hot Aisle Containment System 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances And Storefronts 08 41 23 Fire-Rated Aluminum Framed Entrances And Storefronts 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 00A Door Hardware Groups 08 80 00 Glazing 08 88 13 Fire-Rated Glass 08 90 00 Louvers And Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09 51 13 Acoustic Panel Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base And Accessories 09 65 36 Static-Control Resilient Flooring 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 91 14 Exterior Painting 09 91 24 Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 26 00 Wall And Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath And Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Protection Cabinets 10 44 19 Fire Extinguishers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 13 19 Stationary Loading Dock Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 36 23.13 Plastic-Laminate-Clad Countertops

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements For Non-Structural Components

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DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT - NA

END OF VOLUME TWO

VOLUME THREE

00 01 00 Table Of Contents

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning Of Fire Suppression Systems 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 13 45 Sprinkler Guards 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results For Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements For Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters And Gages For Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping 22 05 33 Heat Tracing For Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning Of Plumbing Systems 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary And Vent Piping 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems For Laboratory And Healthcare Facilities 22 63 00 Gas Systems For Laboratory And Healthcare Facilities

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results For Hvac 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements For Hvac And Steam Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise And Vibration Control For Hvac Piping And Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For Hvac 23 07 11 Hvac And Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning Of Hvac Systems 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System For Hvac 23 09 27 Data Center Cooling Optimization System 23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 22 13 Steam And Condensate Heating Piping 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 Hvac Water Treatment 23 31 00 Hvac Ducts And Casings 23 34 00 Hvac Fans 23 37 00 Air Outlets And Inlets 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary Hvac Equipment 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems 23 82 00 Convection Heating And Cooling Units 23 85 00 Radon Mitigation Systems

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 - Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 13 - Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 - Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 - Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 41 - Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 - Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 08 00 - Commissioning of Electrical Systems

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26 09 23 - Lighting Controls 26 12 19 - Pad-Mounted Liquid-Filled Medium-Voltage Transformers 26 13 16 - Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 26 22 00 - Low-Voltage Transformers 26 24 13 - Distribution Switchboards 26 24 16 - Panelboards 26 27 26 - Wiring Devices 26 29 21 - Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 32 13 - Engine Generators 26 33 53 - Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 36 23 - Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 00 - Facility Lightning Protection 26 43 13 - Surge Protective Devices 26 51 00 - Interior Lighting 26 56 00 - Exterior Lighting

VOLUME FOUR

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270511 - Requirements for Communications Installations 270526 - Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 270533 - Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 270536 - Cable Trays for Communications Systems 270553 - Identification for Communications Systems 270800 - Commissioning of Communications Systems 271000 - Structured Cabling 271116 - Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 271119 - Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 271126 - Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power Strips 271313 - Communications Copper Backbone Cabling

271313.13 - Communications Copper Cable Splicing and Terminations 271323 - Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling

271323.13 - Communications Optical Fiber Cable Splicing and Terminations 271513 - Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 271619 - Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wire 275116 - Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 - Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 280513 - Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 280526 - Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

280528.33 - Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 280800 - Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 281300 - Physical Access Control System 281353 - Security Access Detection 281600 - Intrusion Detection System 282300 - Video Surveillance 28 31 00 - Fire Detection And Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 32 19 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Segmental Retaining Wall

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement And Concrete For Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 17 13 Pavement Markings 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – SITE UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning Of Site Utilities 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

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33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

APPENDIX

40 00 00 Geotechnical Engineering Report

Augusta, ME 11/10/2025

Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) 21 08 00 - 1 of 4 Infrastructure Upgrades – Togus, ME COMMISSIONING OF FIRE VA Project No. 402-22-700 SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

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) hired by the Contractor 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.

D. Section 21 13 13 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

E. Section 21 22 00 CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

F. Section 28 31 00 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

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.

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B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the following systems:

1. New fire sprinkler system for the New Main Computer Room building.

2. New clean agent suppression system for the new Main Computer

Room building.

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

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VA Project No. 402-22-700 SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 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

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

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VA Project No. 402-22-700 SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the 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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Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) 21 13 13 - 1 of 15 Infrastructure Upgrades – Togus, ME WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

NFPA 13-2022.

B. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications. The scope of work includes adjusting existing sprinkler and piping layout for all

Telecommunication Room and Telecommunication Enclosure locations, as well as the design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation for the new

Main Computer Room building.

C. Telecommunication rooms (TR) will require modifications to the existing building sprinkler system to provide coverage as required by NFPA 13.

The contractor shall provide new sprinkler heads and mechanical guards for all Telecommunication Rooms and Telecommunication Enclosures.

D. Contractor shall shut off the appropriate sprinkler system zone valve, drain the water in the piping in that zone, relocate the indicated heads, flush the piping in the affected zone, and recharge the zone.

Contact the campus fire department prior to shutting down any system or system zone.

G. It is not permissible to mix quick response and standard response sprinklers. Sprinklers within the same compartment shall have the same response characteristics.

H. Sprinkler systems protecting the Data Center Room 111 and Entrance Room

A 100 and Entrance Room B 112 will be valved separately from other sprinkler systems as required by NFPA 75. The valve is required to be supervised by the building fire alarm system and provided in an accessible location.

I. For Data Center Room 11, where aisle containment is provided, sprinklers shall be installed within the containment. If UL-listed thermal-drop panels are used, omission of sprinklers shall be permitted.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

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B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 24, INTERIOR PAINTING.

E. Section 21 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

F. Section 21 13 45, SPRINKLER GUARDS.

G. 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: Telecommunication rooms, offices, customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Telecommunication spaces, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical

Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, storage areas, building management storage, energy centers, warehouse spaces.

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: Contractor required to perform flow test confirming adequate water supply within 12 months of submitting fire sprinkler

Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) 21 13 13 - 3 of 15 shop drawings. Flow test to be conducted by the contractor and coordinated with the Togus Fire Department. Contractor to conduct the final flow test after all new mains have been installed for the project. Preliminary flow test information provided below is for preliminary design information only:

a. Location Test Hydrant: North side of Bldg 209, Hydrant #3

b. Location Flow Hydrant: Hill North Side 200, Hydrant #2

c. Elevation Static Test Gauge: 168 ft

d. Elevation Residual Test Gauge: 169 ft

e. Static pressure: 65 psi

f. Residual pressure: 58 psi

g. Flow: 1,113 gpm

h. Date: 11/06/2017

i. Time: unknown

5. Zoning:

a. For each sprinkler zone provide a control valve, flow switch, and a test and drain assembly with pressure gauge.

b. The Data Center Room 111 and Entrance Room A 100 and Entrance

Room B 112 shall be provided a separate control valve from the remaining MCR.

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. Seismicity of this location is Moderate Low in accordance with VA Seismic Risk Definitions, July 1, 2023. Spectral response acceleration parameters: Ss = 0.31, S1 = 0.068. Identify seismic protection on the fire sprinkler shop drawings.

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

Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) 21 13 13 - 4 of 15 that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be 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, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing state contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless 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. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

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Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, 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.

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.

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1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

Maine 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

75-2020.................Fire Protection of Information Technology

Equipment

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

170-2021................Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory

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.

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.

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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 Scanning Rooms.

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. Backflow Preventer: Provide backflow preventer for the MCR system.

Provide means to forward flow test the backflow preventer in accordance with NFPA 13.

F. Vertical Indicator Posts: Provide a UL-Listed/FM-Approved adjustable vertical indicator post for the new gate valve on the water service line. The indicator post shall be compatible with the non-rising stem gate valve (PIV). The post shall feature a factory-applied red epoxy coating, and include a telescoping stem adjustable to final grade without field cutting. The post shall include integral “OPEN” and

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“SHUT” target plates and a mounting provision for a supervisory switch.

Provide and install a UL/FM-listed supervisory switch for valve position monitoring in accordance with NFPA 72.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. Brass, flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, 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.

B. All sprinklers shall be quick response except identified as follows.

C. For Telecommunication Rooms, Telecommunication Enclosures, Entrance

Rooms, and Electrical rooms: use standard-response, fusible-link sprinklers, with mechanical guards UL listed for the installed sprinkler model.

D. Data Center (Room 111): use standard-response, fusible-link sprinklers, with mechanical guards UL listed for the installed sprinkler model.

E. Other occupied spaces with ceilings: provide white, quick-response sprinklers.

F. Other spaces without ceilings: provide brass, quick-response upright 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. Provide intermediate temperature sprinklers in all mechanical, electrical, telecommunication rooms, data center, and entrance rooms, and elsewhere as required by

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NFPA 13. Use higher-temperature sprinklers where dictated by ambient conditions or NFPA 13 criteria.

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. Locate adjacent to the riser.

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.

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.

B. Provide pressure gauges upstream and downstream of the backflow preventer, at each flow switch, and on each test/drain per NFPA 13.

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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.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION – NOT USED

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.

2.13 AIR VENT

A. Provide air vent for fire system zone protecting the MCR.

B. Air vents shall be UL or FM approved.

C. Air vent shall be located near the high-point of the system.

D. Air vent shall be one of the following methods:

1. Manual Valve, minimum 1/2 in.

2. Automatic air vent.

3. Remote inspector’s test valve.

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

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NFPA 101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

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 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, Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) 21 13 13 - 12 of 15 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.

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. Painting of Pipe: All new exposed fire sprinkler piping, and any existing sprinkler piping exposed as a result of this project, shall be painted with two coats of gloss red enamel. Paint all valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel as well.

Concealed piping located above suspended ceilings or within crawl spaces does not require painting. Painting of sprinkler systems above ceilings and in concealed spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 24 – INTERIOR PAINTING. Exercise care to avoid getting paint on sprinklers. Any sprinkler that becomes painted shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

Q. Sprinkler System Signage: Provide rigid sprinkler system signage in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 25. Sprinkler system signage shall include, but not limited to, 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-

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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.

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.

R. 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.

S. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. 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.

Hydrostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the

Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise COR to schedule a final inspection and test.

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Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test.

C. Submit documentation for the following tests:

a. Underground Piping:

i. Perform hydrostatic pressure test and flushing of the underground fire service main prior to connection to the building system.

ii. Testing shall comply with NFPA 24.

iii. Document results using the NFPA 24 Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping.

b. Aboveground Sprinkler System:

i. Perform hydrostatic pressure test of the fire sprinkler system per NFPA 13.

ii. Submit results using the NFPA 13 Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping (form attached if the contractor does not have their own).

c. Back Flow Preventer:

i. Conduct a forward flow test of the fire protection backflow preventer assembly in accordance with NFPA 25

(2019), Section 13.7.2 and local water authority requirements.

ii. Test shall verify that flow through the assembly equals or exceeds the system demand, including hose allowance.

iii. Record and submit results as part of the final closeout documentation.

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COR.

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SECTION 21 13 45

SPRINKLER GUARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Supply and installation of sprinkler guards for new and existing wet-pipe system sprinklers in all Telecommunication Rooms (TR), all

Telecommunication Enclosure (TE) Rooms, Data Center Room 111, Entrance

Rooms A 100, Entrance Room B 112, and Electrical Room 105.

B. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed for use with the make and model of the sprinkler being protected.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02 41 00, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CEILING SYSTEMS.

B. Section 21 13 13, WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. UL Listed, Hard-wire cage designed to encase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage. Guards shall be approved by the manufacturer for use with upright or pendent style sprinklers.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

1. Manufacturers technical data

2. Two samples of each proposed type

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Listings and Approvals

1. UL listed

2. FM approved class 2901

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 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Basis of Design

1. The sprinkler guard shall be listed for use with the make and model of the sprinkler being protected.

2. Viking model D-1 Sprinkler guard

The Viking Corporation, 2010 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings, MI

49058. Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5494

Fax:269-818-1680 Email:techsvcs@vikingcorp.com www.vikinggroupinc.com

3. Or approved equal.

2.2 SPARES

A. Provide four (4) spare guards of each type

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by a qualified technician, experienced in the installation of sprinkler guards.

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

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SECTION 21 22 00

CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Data Center Room 111 in the new Main Computer Room Building is a telecommunication space (TS) designated with ANSI/TIA-942-B planned rating of 3 as well as the ITE Room as defined by NFPA 75. As such, the

Data Center Room 111 is are required to be protected by a clean agent fire extinguishing system. The cold aisle containment within Data

Center Room 111 is also required to be protected by the system.

B. Design, installation and testing of a calculated automatic and manual fixed total flooding clean agent fire extinguishing system and releasing system in accordance with NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and

NFPA 75 and manufacturer’s written instructions for the locations shown on the contract drawings. The installation shall include all mechanical, controls and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system.

C. The installation shall include all mechanical, controls and electrical components necessary for a complete and operating clean agent fire suppression system.

D. The new Clean Agent Room 107 will be the clean agent cylinder storage room.

E. Provide clean agent protection within both the hot-aisle containment and the main computer room. Detection shall be arranged in two separate cross-zone volumes. Activation of any two detectors within the same volume shall release agent to the entire protected space.

Maximum detector spacing shall not exceed 160 ft² coverage per device, reduced from 250 ft² per NFPA 72 Table 17.7.3.2.1(a) for 19-ft ceilings.

F. Coordinate CRAC unit shutdown and electronic equipment power shutdown as required by NFPA 75 9.4.2.1. Provide addressable interface modules to initiate the emergency power-off (EPO) function and supervise all power interlock and shutdown circuits per NFPA 72 10.17.5.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

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D. Section 28 05 13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

E. Section 28 05 28.33, CONDUIT AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be a fixed total flooding type utilizing clean agent designed to provide a uniform concentration throughout the protected spaces in accordance with NFPA

2001 for a Class C fire.

1. The system shall provide a minimum design concentration by volume, throughout the protected spaces at the minimum anticipated temperature within the protected space.

2. The design concentration within any protected space shall not exceed by volume the no effects level (NEL).