Specifications Volume 2 - Rev100 - 4-25-22.pdf

100% Construction Documents Submittal:

Technical Specifications

January 19, 2022

Department of Veterans Health Administration

Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure

Upgrades – Hot Spring, SD

Contract No. 36C776210069

Black Hills Health Care System

Hot Spring Campus

500 N. 5th Street

Hot Springs, SD 57747

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC)

6150 Oak Tree Blvd., Suite 300

Independence, OH 44131

Prepared by:

GDM of Oregon

1000 W Steuben Street, Unit 3

Bingen, WA 98605

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10

THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED BELOW FORM A PART OF THE CONTRACT.

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS # of Pages

00 01 10 Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………4

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets……………………………………………………

(See Index Included with Drawings)

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements…………………………………………………………36

01 32 16 Project Schedules…………………………………………………………………10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples………8

01 35 26 Safety Requirements……………………………………………………………37

01 42 19 Reference Standards………………………………………………………………9

01 45 00 Quality Control………………………………………………………………………12

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services………………………………………17

01 15 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls…………………………4

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls……………………………8

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management……………………………………8

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements………………8

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements……………………46

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition……………………………………………………………4

02 81 00 Transportation and disposal of Hazardous

Materials………………………………………………………………………………………11

02 82 00 Asbestos Remediation…………………………………………………………52

02 83 00 Lead Remediation……………………………………………………………………27

02 84 16 Handling of Lighting Ballasts and Lamps

Containing PCBs and Mercury………………………………………8

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 15 00 Expansion Joint Filler……………………………………………………35

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03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete……………………………………………………35

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 05 Brick Unit Masonry…………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing………………………………………………06

05 31 00 Steel Decking…………………….……………………………………………………08

05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking…………………………………………………08

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing………………………………………………8

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications…………………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry………………………………………………………………………10

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry………………………………………………………………………4

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 00 Thermal Insulation.…….…………………………………………………… 6

07 21 00.10 Roof Insulation Baffles and Vents……………………… 4

07 31 19 Fiber Cement Wall Panels……………………………………………… 6

07 42 10.10 Composite Framing Support System…………………………10

07 50 05 Roof Systems…………………………………………………………………………………6

07 51 13.13 Cold-Applied Built-Up Asphalt Roofing………………6

07 53 23.15 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roof (EPDM)

System) Patching………………………………………………………………………8

07 62 00 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim………………………………… 8

07 71 00 Roof Specialties…………….…………………………………………………… 7

07 81 00 Applied Fire Protection………………………………………………… 8

07 84 00 Firestopping…………………………………………………………………………………7

07 92 00 Joint Sealants……………………………………………………………………………9

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 10 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames………………………………… 8

08 14 16 Flush Wood Veneer Doors……………………………………………………6

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08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames……………………………………………………6

08 34 00.10 Aisle Containment Curtain………………………………………………3

08 34 53 Security Doors AND Frames………………………………………………8

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts…11

08 71 00 Door Hardware……………………………………………………………………………14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents……………………………………………………………………6

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes……3

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes…………………………………………………………2

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing………………………………………6

09 29 00 Gypsum Board……………………………………………………………………………… 6

05 51 13 Acoustical Panel Ceilings……………………………………………10

09 65 13 Resilient Base……………………………………………………………………………3

09 65 36 Static Dissipative Resilient Flooring…………… 6

09 69 00 Access Flooring………………………………………………………………………20

09 91 00 Painting…………………………………………………………………………………………10

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage………………………………………………………………………………………………6

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets……………………………………………2

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-

Structural Components…………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System Modifications…………5

21 13 45 Sprinkler Guards………………………………………………………………………2

21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System…………………20

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing…………………………32

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping…………8

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation……………………………………………………………10

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems…………………………4

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution………………………………………10

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping………………………12

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage……………………………………………….14

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

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC……………………………………34

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and

Steam Generation Equipment…………………………………………10

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment………………………………………………………………………………8

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for

HVAC……………………………………………………………………………………………………10

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation…………………………14

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems……………………………………6

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC…………38

23 10 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems………………………………………… 12

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping………………………………………………………………10

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings……………………………………………………12

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets………………………………………………………6

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment…………..14

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners………………………………51

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations…14

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and

Cables………………………………………………………………………………………………11

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………………10

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems………8

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction…………………12

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination

Study……………………………………………………………………………………………………6

26 24 16 Panel Boards…………………………………………………………………………………8

26 25 11 Busways………………………………………………………………………………………… 6

26 27 26 Wiring Devices…………………………………………………………………………10

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers……………8

26 32 13 Engine Generators…………………………………………….…………………23

26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply…………………26

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches….…………………………………13

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection……………………………………5

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices…………………………………………………4

26 51 00 Interior Lighting…………………………………………………………………10

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications and

Installations……………………………………………………………………………52

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication

Systems…………………………………………………………………………………….……6

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications

Systems…………………………………………………………………………………….……12

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communications

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………..……3

27 05 53 Identification for Communications

Systems……………………………………………………………………………………..……2

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems…………4

27 10 00 Structured Cabling……………………………………………………………….5

27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings…………………………16

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and

Enclosures…………………………………………………………………………………..5

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch

Panels……………………………………………………………………………………………..4

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27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power Strips…………………………………………………………………..4

27 13 13 Communications Copper Backbone Cabling………..2

27 13 13.13 Communications Copper Cable Splicing and

Terminations……………………………………………………………………………..2

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone

Cabling…………………………………………………………………………………………..3

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling………………………14

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling…..2

27 15 13.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and

Terminations……………………………………………………………………………..1

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross Connect Wire…………………………………………………..2

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and

Security Systems…………………………………………………………………..4

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System……………………….……74

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork………………………………………………………………………………………20

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill………………………………………………………………………………8

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Concrete for Exterior Improvements……………………15

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving……………………………………………………………………………8

32 17 23 Pavement Markings …………………………………………………………………8

32 90 05 Turfgrass Sodding……………………………………………………………………5

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION (NOT USED)

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WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

MODIFICATIONS

SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Existing sprinklers requiring relocation due to changes in some wall locations at some of the telecommunication rooms (TR) are shown on the reflected ceiling drawings.

B. 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.

C. New sprinklers shall be quick response upright or pendant. Shall be provided for all relocated sprinklers.

D. Sprinkler systems protecting Telecommunication Space (TS) will be valved separately from other sprinkler systems.

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.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

B. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall remain unchanged from existing ratings.

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 accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or

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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 contractors City of Hot Springs 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 repairs and modifications 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.

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. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve of the zones affected by the work in this specification section. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR.

5. 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, but not be limited to, the following:

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a. Material and Recharging Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation modifications and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Activation Certificate as indicated in NFPA 13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the new work.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a validCity of Hot

Spring’s contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the repair 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 HSVAMC Fire

Chief and GDM’s Fire Protection Engineer. 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):

13-22...................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

25-20...................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-

Based Fire Protection Systems

101-21..................Life Safety Code

170-21..................Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide- 2021

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

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

NFPA 13 and match the existing system’s materials.

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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. CPVC and other plastic piping shall not be permitted.

5. 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.

2.3 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved.

B. Provide standard response sprinklers with fusible link heads in telecommunication spaces (TS) and quick response sprinklers in all other areas.

C. Provide sprinkler guards in telecommunication spaces (TS). Provide sprinkler guards in accordance with NFPA 13 in all other areas. The sprinkler guard shall be UL listed or FM approved for use with the corresponding sprinkler.

D. In areas with existing ceilings to be removed, the distances between the sprinkler deflector and the ceiling above shall be maintained in

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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.

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

D. 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.

E. 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.

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

G. 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

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

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

I. 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. 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.

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

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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SPRINKLER GUARDS

SECTION 21 13 45

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Supply and installation of sprinkler guards for existing wet-pipe system sprinklers in all Telecommunication Spaces (TS).

B. All sprinklers that may be subject to mechanical injury will be provided sprinkler guards.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Hard-wire cage designed to incase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage.

B. Guards shall be approved by the manufactured and listed 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):

13-22...................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

Approval Guide

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. All sprinkler guards are required to be listed for use.

2.2 SPARES

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

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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CLEAN AGENT FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

SECTION 21 22 00

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements in this specification section include the design, installation and testing of a calculated automatic and manual fixed total flooding clean agent fire extinguishing system and releasing system in accordance with VHA Office of Occupational Safety Health

(19HEF) Fire Protection Design Manual Eighth Edition – June 1, 2021, NFPA 2001, NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and NFPA 75 and proposed clean agent manufacturer’s written instructions for the telecommunication space 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.

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

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 observable adverse effects level (NOAEL). Special means such as mechanical exhaust shall not be permitted to be used to achieve this criterion.

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3. The clean agent shall have a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 4,000 and the clean agent shall be readily available throughout the continental United States.

4. Provide the quantity of clean agent as required by NFPA 2001 and agent’s manufacturer’s calculations and written instructions. Such factors as unenclosed openings (if any), “rundown” time of fans, time required for dampers to close, and any other feature of the facility that could affect concentration shall be addressed in clean agent quality to maintain an agent concentration of 85% for a 10 minute time duration per NFPA 2001.

5. Provide seismic bracing for the clean agent fire extinguishing system components per specification Section 13 05 41.

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 IV Special Hazards Suppression Systems

Technician. 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 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 Contracting Officers Representative (COR). Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractor’s City of Hot Springs contractor’s license.

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level IV

Special Hazards Suppression System Technician who will prepare and sign the detailed working drawings.

c. Provide documentation showing that the installer has been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of clean agent fire suppression systems for the past ten (10) years.

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2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working plans and drawings of the clean agent fire extinguishing system conforming to NFPA 2001. Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale

(minimum) working plans and drawings of the releasing system conforming to NFPA 72. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size.

a. The following items must be included on the drawings:

1. General

a. Name and owner and occupant

b. Address of building

c. Designers qualifications

d. Point of compass and symbol list

e. Description of occupancies and hazards being protected, designate whether or not the enclosure is normally occupied

f. Description of exposures surrounding the enclosure

g. Location and construction of protected enclosure walls, indicating fire rated walls; FSD; HVAC

h. Enclosure cross section, full height or schematic diagram, including location and construction of building floor/ceiling assemblies above and below raised access floor and suspended ceiling

i. Plan view of protected area showing enclosure partitions (full and partial height), agent distribution system, pipe hangers, fire alarm system, controlled devices (e.g., SF dampers), and instructional signs

2. Suppression

a. Type of clean agent being used, including manufactures specifications, and design standards used (NFPA 2001), etc.

b. Description and specifications of the agent storage containers used, including internal volume, storage pressure and nominal capacity expressed in units of

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21 22 00 - 4 of 20 agent mass, or volume at standard conditions of temperature and pressure; include calculations which determine enclosure volume, size of tank and quantity of agent.

c. Description and specifications of nozzles used including size, orifice port configuration and equivalent orifice area.

d. Description of pipe and fittings used including material specifications, grade and pressure rating

e. Show pipe length calculations; indicate actual, maximum and minimum lengths of pipe and equivalent lengths; show the actual and maximum vertical rise; show branch line limitations; include isometric view of agent distribution with node reference numbers

f. Detail the bracing for both the storage cylinders and the rigid piping, showing how each is secured to the building

g. Provide a detail of the pipe supports/hangers and their locations.

3. Fire Alarm

a. Equipment list showing quantity, make, model, and CSFM listing sheet of each fire alarm device

b. Detector mounting methods

c. Type and size of wire, cable and conduit (include conduit fill ratio); show class and/or style designation of circuits; Detail the required method of wire termination

d. Scale drawings showing the layout of the annunciator panel

e. Point-to-point wiring diagram showing connections from all circuits to the control panel, annunciator and external or add-on relays

f. Voltage drop and backup battery calculations

g. Sequence-of-operation description or matrix including functioning of abort and maintenance switches, delay timers and emergency power shutdown

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h. The clean agent “Releasing Panel” shall be OUTSIDE of the hazardous area being protected

i. Install a smoke detector above the releasing panel

j. The audible alarm generated when the clean agent system discharges shall not interfere with the building’s existing fire alarm detection and notification system.

3. Manufacturers Data Sheets:

a. Provide for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the clean agent fire extinguishing system, including the releasing system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheet describes items in addition to that item being submitted, clearly identify proposed item on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

a. Submit flow calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements of NFPA 2001. Calculations shall include total storage capacity, flooding concentrations, enclosure leakage rates, discharge times, flow through distribution network, pipe sizes, and nozzle orifice sizes.

b. Submit battery calculations sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements of NFPA 72.

c. Submit voltage drop calculations in tabular form. Calculations shall indicate circuit amperage draw, wire resistance, circuit length, and voltage drop. The voltage drop shall demonstrate that voltage provided at the each appliance is within its operating voltage range. Voltage drop calculations shall assume an initial voltage of 20.4 volts.

d. Submit calculations of loads for sizing of sway bracing.

5. Clean Agent Recharging Certification: Provide a letter to the COR certifying that the installer maintains or has access to a clean agent recharging station. The installer shall also provide proof of the ability to recharge the largest clean agent fire extinguishing system capacity within 48 hours.

6. Test Plan: Provide a test plan to the COR. The testing plan shall describe the procedures to be used to test the system. The testing plan shall include a step-by-step procedure of all tests to be

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7. Final Record 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.

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. System Certification: Upon completion of the clean agent fire extinguishing system installation, including testing, the authorized representative of the installing contractor and the

NICET IV designer shall certify that the installation complies with all requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved. Provide a copy of the Record of

Completion for the releasing system in accordance with NFPA 72.

c. Operating and Maintenance Manuals that include step-by-step procedures required for operation, shutdown, and routine maintenance and testing. The manuals shall include the manufacturer’s name, model number, parts list, the name of the 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 (1) paper copy of the System Certification and Record of

Completion and the Operating and Maintenance Manuals listed above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall

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COR.

e. Provide one (1) additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance

Manual for the system in a binder and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the storage cylinder(s).

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid state City of Hot Springscontractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of five similar sized clean agent special suppression systems for the past ten years.

The installer shall maintain or have access to a clean agent recharging station. The installer shall provide proof of the ability to recharge the clean agent fire extinguishing system capacity within 48 hours.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be UL listed or approved by FM. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUIBLICATIONS

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):

70-2021.................National Electric Code

72-2022.................National Fire Alarm Code

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

Equipment

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

2001-2022...............Installation of Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing

Systems

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

Approval Guide- 2021

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1.7 WARRANTY

All work performed and all material and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects and shall remain so for a period of one year from the date of acceptance of the entire installation by the

COR.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. All equipment and components shall be new and the manufacturer’s current model. All equipment and components shall be UL listed or FM approved for its intended use. The authorized representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall certify that the installation complies with all manufacturer’s requirements and that satisfactory total system operation has been achieved.

B. Fire extinguishing agents approved by VA are limited to:

1. FK-5-1-12 (NOVEC 1230 Sapphire)

2. HFC-227ea (FM-200, MH 227, NAF 5227)

3. IG-541 (Inergen)

2.2 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

A. General:

1. The clean agent fire extinguishing system shall be UL listed and shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001.

B. Piping and fittings:

1. All piping and fittings shall be in compliance with NFPA 2001.

2. Multi-outlet fittings, other than tees, shall not be permitted.

3. All piping shall be reamed, blown clear, and swabbed with appropriate solvent to remove mill varnish and cutting oils before assembly.

4. Ordinary cast iron steel and non-metallic piping and fittings and flexible hoses shall not be used unless specifically required by the manufacturer.

C. Piping Support:

1. All piping shall be supported in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

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2. Piping shall be supported within 12 inches (304 mm) of discharge nozzles. The supports shall prevent the upward movement of the nozzle.

D. Storage Cylinders:

1. Provide storage cylinders as required by the manufacturer’s written instructions and in accordance with NFPA 2001.

2. Cylinder assemblies shall be of steel construction designed to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

3. Filling of the storage cylinders shall be by an authorized systems distributor in conjunction with a factory authorized agent filling station. Initial filling and recharge shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions and shall not require replacement components for normal service.

4. Cylinders shall be securely attached to the wall. Provide factory-or field-fabricated retaining brackets consisting of steel straps and channels; suitable for container support, maintenance, and tank refilling or replacement.

5. For halocarbon clean agents, storage cylinders shall be provided with a low agent pressure switch.

E. Valve Actuators:

1. Electric valve actuators shall be of brass construction and stackable design with swivel connections to allow removal of actuators for maintenance or testing.

2. Operation of actuators shall not require replacement of components.

No electro-explosive devices may be used to actuate the valve assembly. Actuators shall include an indication if they are set or actuated.

3. Electric valve actuators shall be magnetic latch, continuous duty type for 24 VDC operation.

4. Actuation devices shall be UL-listed or FM-approved for use with the system.

5. Removal of the electric valve actuator shall cause a trouble on the clean agent control panel.

F. Discharge Nozzles:

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1. Nozzles shall be permanently marked with the manufacturer’s part number. The nozzles shall be threaded directly to the discharge piping without the use of special adaptors.

2.3 RELEASING SYSTEM

A. General

1. The releasing system shall be an analog addressable intelligent reporting, microprocessor-controlled system, capable of remote sensitivity testing of the smoke detectors, and be installed in accordance with NFPA 70, 72, and 2001.

B. Clean Agent Control Panel:

1. General:

a. The clean agent control panel shall be UL-listed or FM-approved and include a UL-listed or FM-approved releasing module.

b. Each protected space shall be provided with its own clean agent control unit.

c. All circuits shall be monitored for integrity.

d. Visually and audibly annunciate all alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals including, but not limited to main power failure, open circuit, short circuit, ground faults, and system bypass activation.

e. The panel or releasing module shall include a 0-60 second programmable timer.

f. The clean agent control panel shall be provided with separate contacts to provide common supervisory, alarm, and trouble signals to the main building fire alarm system.

2. Enclosure:

a. The clean agent control unit shall be housed in a cabinet suitable for both recessed and surface mounting. The cabinet and front panel shall be corrosion protected, given a rust-resistant prime coat, and manufacturer's standard finish.

b. The cabinet shall contain all necessary relays, terminals, lamps, and legend plates to provide control for the system.

3. Power Supply:

a. The clean agent control unit shall derive its normal power from a

120 volt, 60 Hz dedicated supply connected to the emergency power system. Standby power shall be provided by a 24 volt DC battery

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b. The power supply for smoke detection systems shall be taken from the clean agent control unit.

4. Circuit Supervision: Each alarm initiating device circuit, signaling line circuit, and notification appliance circuit, shall be supervised against the occurrence of an open, short circuit, or ground fault condition in the field wiring. These conditions shall cause a trouble signal to sound in the control unit until manually silenced by an off switch.

a. Initiating device circuits (IDC) shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

b. Signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

c. Notification appliance circuits (NAC) shall be wired Class B in accordance with NFPA 72.

5. Supervisory Alarm Devices: The low agent pressure switch and maintenance lockout switch shall initiate a supervisory signal.

6. Trouble signals:

a. Arrange the trouble signals for automatic reset (non-latching).

b. System trouble switch off and on lamps shall be visible through the control unit door.

7. Function Switches: Provide the following switches in addition to any other switches required for the system:

a. Remote Alarm Transmission By-pass Switch: Shall prevent transmission of all signals to the building fire alarm control unit when in the "off" position. A clean agent control unit system trouble signal shall be energized when switch is in the off position.

b. Alarm Off Switch: Shall disconnect power to notification appliance circuits on the clean agent control panel. A system trouble signal shall be activated when the switch is in the off position.

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c. Trouble Silence Switch: Shall silence the trouble signal whenever the trouble silence switch is operated. This switch shall not reset the trouble signal.

d. Reset Switch: Shall reset the system after an alarm, provided the initiating device has been reset. The system shall lock in alarm until reset.

e. Lamp Test Switch: A test switch or other approved convenient means shall be provided to test the indicator lamps.

f. AHU Bypass: Provide a means to disable air handling unit shutdown and dampers from closing upon operation of an initiating device designed to interconnect with these devices. A system trouble signal shall be activated when switch is in the off position.

8. Reset Capability: Each clean agent control unit shall be installed and programmed so that each must be reset locally after an alarm, before the main fire alarm control unit can be reset.

C. Conduit, Boxes, and Wire

1. Conduit shall be in accordance with Section 28 05 28.33 CONDUIT AND

BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY and as follows:

a. All new conduits shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70.

b. Conduit fill shall not exceed 40% of interior cross-sectional area.

c. All new conduits shall be 3/4 inch (19 mm) minimum.

2. Wire:

a. Wiring shall be installed in conduit.

b. Wiring shall be in accordance with NEC article 760, Section 28 05

13, CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY, and as recommended by the manufacturer of the fire alarm system. All wires shall be color coded. Number and size of conductors shall be as recommended by the fire alarm system manufacturer, but not less than 18 AWG for initiating device circuits and 14 AWG for notification appliance circuits.

c. Signaling line circuits shall be twisted and shielded unless other wiring methods are specifically required by the fire alarm equipment manufacturer in writing.

3. Terminal Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Cabinets:

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a. These shall be galvanized steel in accordance with UL requirements.

b. All boxes shall be sized and installed in accordance with NFPA

70.

c. Covers shall be repainted red in accordance with Section 09 91

00, PAINTING and shall be identified with white markings as "CA

FA" or as directed by the COR for junction boxes and as "CLEAN

AGENT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM" for cabinets and terminal boxes.

Lettering shall be a minimum of 3/4 inch (19 mm) high.

d. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have a volume 50 percent greater than required by NFPA 70. Minimum sized wire shall be considered as 14 AWG for calculation purposes.

e. Terminal boxes and cabinets shall have identified screw type terminal strips and shall be located in an accessible location.

Terminal strips shall be labeled as to what circuit it is or as approved by the COR.

D. Standby Power Supply

1. Batteries:

a. The batteries shall be of the sealed, maintenance free type, 24-volt nominal.

b. The batteries shall have sufficient capacity to power the clean agent control panel and its peripherals for not less than 24 hours plus five (5) minutes of alarm to an end voltage of 1.14 volts per cell, upon a normal AC power failure.

c. Battery racks shall be steel with an alkali-resistant finish.

2. Battery Charger:

a. The battery charger shall be completely automatic, with constant potential charger maintaining the battery fully charged under all service conditions. Charger shall operate from a 120-volt, 60 hertz emergency power source.

b. The battery charger shall be rated for fully charging a completely discharged battery within 48 hours while simultaneously supplying any loads connected to the battery.

c. The battery charger shall have protection to prevent discharge through the charger.

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d. The battery charger shall have protection for overloads and short circuits on both AC and DC sides.

e. A trouble condition shall actuate the fire alarm trouble signal.

f. The battery charger shall have automatic AC line voltage regulation, automatic current-limiting features, and adjustable voltage controls.

E. Spot-type Smoke Detectors

1. Smoke detectors shall be photoelectric plug-in type and UL-listed for use with the clean agent control panel being furnished. Each detector shall be monitored individually, via an integral, analog addressable element.

2. Photoelectric detectors shall be factory calibrated and readily field adjustable. The sensitivity of any photoelectric detector shall be factory set at 3.0 plus or minus 0.25% obscuration per foot.

3. Smoke detectors of the protected spaces shall be spaced in accordance with NFPA 72 for high air movement areas. Air velocities within the protected spaces shall be suitable for the listed detection air velocity range of the smoke detector.

4. Each protected space shall have at least 2 detectors.

5. Provide red stickers with an “A” on the ceiling below the location of the above ceiling smoke detectors when above ceiling detectors are provided. Provide red stickers with a “U” on the ceiling above the location of the under floor smoke detectors. Each sticker shall also include the address of the detector. The address shall be the same as that address that shows on the fire alarm control unit when the detector is activated.

6. For smoke detectors located under the floor, the smoke detectors shall be mounted with a steel angle or channel support independent of the raised floor structure. The smoke detectors shall be mounted in a vertical orientation.

F. Manual Activation Stations:

1. Shall be non-break glass, address reporting type.

2. Station front shall be constructed of durable material such as cast or extruded metal or high impact plastic. Stations shall be semi-flush type.

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3. Shall be of dual action pull down type with suitable operating instructions provided on front in raised or depressed letters, and clearly labeled “AGENT RELEASE.”

4. Operating handles shall be constructed of a durable material. On operation, the lever shall lock in alarm position and remain so until physically reset. A key shall be required to gain front access for resetting, or conducting tests and drills.

5. Shall be located at least 3.28 ft (1m) from any fire alarm manual pull station.

G. Notification Appliances:

1. Pre-discharge Bells:

a. Shall be 24 VDC and be capable of producing an alarm signal of not less than 85 dBa at 10 feet.

b. Shall be at least 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter.

2. Pre-discharge Strobes:

a. Be listed in accordance with UL 1971.

b. Shall be a minimum of 75 candela.

c. Shall be provided with an amber lens.

d. Shall be synchronized with other pre-discharge strobes in the protected space.

3. Discharge…