Specifications Volume II.pdf

Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North

Plymouth, MN 55441 Phone: 763-412-4000 Fax: 763-412-4090

Prepared in association with the following:

IMEG Corp. & Thomas Olesak

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Systems Renovate Building 1

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 520-317x

400 VETERANS DRIVE

Biloxi, Mississippi 39531

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VOL II

ANDERSON ENGINEERING OF MN, LLC

Project Number: 15090

Issue for Construction Documents

October 27, 2023

Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System VA Project 520-317X Renovate Building 1 10-27-23 400 Veterans Ave Construction Documents Biloxi, MS 39531

Mechanical Engineer of Record

Electrical Engineer of Record

Technology Engineer of Record

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-15

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 11-21 01 00 00.1 Construction/ Renovation Risk Assessment 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules – Major Construction Project

Design-Bid-Build 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-22 01 33 23.01 Submittal Register 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 10-22 01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20 01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18 01 45 35 Special Inspections 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 02-16 03 56 00 Strengthening of Concrete with FRP Reinforcement

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 02-16 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16 05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

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05 51 13 Metal Stair Railings 10-15

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 06 60 Resin Wall Panels 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 08-16 06 61 00 Solid Surface Trench Receptor 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 02-16 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17 07 21 19 Foamed In Place Insulation 07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 02-16 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding 02-16 07 40 00 Metal Roof and Siding Panels 10-15 07 51 00 Built-Up Bituminous Roofing 08-18 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 10-17 07 84 00 Firestopping 02-16 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 02-16 08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08-16 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 02-16 08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 02-16 08 78 00 Special Function Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 10-15 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 05-15

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 01 90 Paint Remover 09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 00 Specialty Moldings and Trims 09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 05-18

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09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18 09 65 36.13 Static Dissipative Resilient Tile 09 68 00 Carpeting 09 91 00 Painting 09 91 00.01 Exterior Painting 09 96 00 High Performance Resinous Wall Coatings 09 96 13 Abrasion Resistant Coatings 09 96 53 Silicone Elastomeric Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 10 21 00 Toilet Compartments 12-15 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 02-16 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-18

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 52 23 Audio Visual Equipment Storage 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lifts 11 74 00 Dental Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 21 Sunscreen and Lightproof Shades 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 34 00 Integrated Patient Care Modular System 12 34 50 Laboratory Casework 12 35 70.74 Dental Casework

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 49 00 Radiation Protection

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 05 11 Common Work Results For Fire Suppression 21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System 11-16 21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 06-15 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 06-15

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

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22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 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 08-17 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment 08-17

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

02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 08-17 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 02-15 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15 23 38 13 Exhaust Hoods 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 02-12 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 04-11 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 04-11 23 82 16 Air Coils 04-11

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 02-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 11-16

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26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 01-18 26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 01-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 06-15 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 06-15 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 06-15 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 06-15 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 01-16 27 31 31 Voice Communications Switching and Routing Equipment -

Extension 06-15

27 41 31 Master Antenna Television Equipment and Systems 06-15 27 51 16 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems 10-15 27 52 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 06-15

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security 09-11

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16 28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

APPENDIX

Compass Headwalls (Spec Section 12 34 00) Compass Footwalls(Spec Section 12 34 00) Guldmann Patient Lifts (Spec Section 11 73 00)

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A-Dec Dental Equipment (Spec Section 11 74 00) A-Dec Dental Equipment (Spec Section 12 35 70.74) LOC Dental Lab Casework (12 34 50) Building 1 Inventory

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SECTION 21 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

B. Definitions:

1. Exposed: Piping and equipment exposed to view in finished rooms.

2. Option or optional: Contractor's choice of an alternate material or method.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Concrete and Grout: Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

D. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

E. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Flashing for Wall and Roof Penetrations: Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND

SHEET METAL.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years. See other specification sections for any exceptions.

2. Equipment Service: Products shall be supported by a service organization which maintains a complete inventory of repair parts and is located reasonably close to the site.

3. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be products of one manufacturer.

4. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsibility for the final assembled product.

5. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

H. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

I. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

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6. Asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos shall not be used.

B. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the Resident Engineer prior to installation. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material.

C. Guaranty: In GENERAL CONDITIONS.

D. Supports for sprinkler piping shall be in conformance with NFPA 13.

E. Supports for standpipe shall be in conformance with NFPA 14.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide load calculations for variable spring and constant support hangers.

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

C. Coordination Drawings: Provide detailed layout drawings of all piping systems.

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Maintenance and operating manuals in accordance with Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in the listing belts for equipment.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

A36/A36M-2001...........Carbon Structural Steel

A575-96.................Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades R

(2002)

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E84-2003................Standard Test Method for Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2000...............Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building

Construction and Materials

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-2012................Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating

Systems

101-2012................Life Safety Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment numbers specified, shown on the drawings and shown in the maintenance manuals. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 48 mm (3/16-inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

C. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 48 mm (3/16-inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

D. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than

13 mm (1/2-inch) high for number designation, and not less than 6.4 mm(1/4-inch) for service designation on 19 gage 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

2. Valve lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 216 mm (8-1/2 inches) by 280 mm (11 inches) showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3-ring notebook.

3. Provide detailed plan for each floor of the building indicating the location and valve number for each valve. Identify location of each valve with a color-coded thumb tack in ceiling.

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2.3 FIRESTOPPING

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING specifies an effective barrier against the spread of fire, smoke and gases where penetrations occur for piping.

2.4 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

Mil. Spec. DOD-P-21035B, paint form.

2.5 PIPE PENETRATIONS

A. Install sleeves during construction for other than blocked out floor openings for risers in mechanical bays.

B. To prevent accidental liquid spills from passing to a lower level, provide the following:

1. For sleeves: Extend sleeve 25 mm (one inch) above finished floor and provide sealant for watertight joint.

2. For blocked out floor openings: Provide 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) angle set in silicone adhesive around opening.

3. For drilled penetrations: Provide 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) angle ring or square set in silicone adhesive around penetration.

C. Penetrations are not allowed through beams or ribs, but may be installed in concrete beam flanges. Any deviation from this requirement must receive prior approval of Resident Engineer.

D. Sheet Metal, Plastic, or Moisture-resistant Fiber Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through floors, interior walls, and partitions, unless brass or steel pipe sleeves are specifically called for below.

E. Cast Iron or Zinc Coated Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through exterior walls below grade. Make space between sleeve and pipe watertight with a modular or link rubber seal. Seal shall be applied at both ends of sleeve.

F. Galvanized Steel or an alternate Black Iron Pipe with asphalt coating Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through concrete beam flanges, except where brass pipe sleeves are called for. Provide sleeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms. In mechanical rooms, connect sleeve with floor plate.

G. Brass Pipe Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through quarry tile, terrazzo or ceramic tile floors. Connect sleeve with floor plate.

H. Sleeves are not required for wall hydrants for fire department connections or in drywall construction.

I. Sleeve Clearance: Sleeve through floors, walls, partitions, and beam flanges shall be one inch greater in diameter than external diameter of pipe. Sleeve for pipe with insulation shall be large enough to accommodate the insulation. Interior openings shall be caulked tight

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J. Sealant and Adhesives: Shall be as specified in Section 07 92 00, JOINT

SEALANTS.

2.6 TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

A. Furnish, and turn over to the Resident Engineer, special tools not readily available commercially, that are required for disassembly or adjustment of equipment and machinery furnished.

B. Grease Guns with Attachments for Applicable Fittings: One for each type of grease required for each motor or other equipment.

C. Tool Containers: Hardwood or metal, permanently identified for intended service and mounted, or located, where directed by the Resident

Engineer.

D. Lubricants: A minimum of 0.95 L (one quart) of oil, and 0.45 kg (one pound) of grease, of equipment manufacturer's recommended grade and type, in unopened containers and properly identified as to use for each different application.

2.7 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

A. Material and Type: Chrome plated brass or chrome plated steel, one piece or split type with concealed hinge, with set screw for fastening to pipe, or sleeve. Use plates that fit tight around pipes, cover openings around pipes and cover the entire pipe sleeve projection.

B. Thickness: Not less than 2.4 mm (3/32-inch) for floor plates. For wall and ceiling plates, not less than 0.64 mm (0.025-inch) for up to 80 mm

(3-inch pipe), 0.89 mm (0.035-inch) for larger pipe.

C. Locations: Use where pipe penetrates floors, walls and ceilings in exposed locations, in finished areas only. Use also where insulation ends on exposed water supply pipe drop from overhead. Provide a watertight joint in spaces where brass or steel pipe sleeves are specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment.

Locate piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment clear of windows, doors, openings, light outlets, and other services and utilities. Follow manufacturer's published recommendations for installation methods not otherwise specified.

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2. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by means of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation. Tightly cover and protect equipment against dirt, water chemical, or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thoroughly exposed materials and equipment.

C. Concrete and Grout: Use concrete and shrink compensating grout 25 MPa (3000 psi) minimum, specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.

D. Install gages, valves, and other devices with due regard for ease in reading or operating and maintaining said devices. Locate and position gages to be easily read by operator or staff standing on floor or walkway provided. Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent equipment or pipe work.

E. Work in Existing Building:

1. Perform as specified in Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, Article, ALTERATIONS, and Article, RESTORATION of the Section 01 00

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS for relocation of existing equipment, alterations and restoration of existing building(s).

2. As specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, make alterations to existing service piping at times that will least interfere with normal operation of the facility.

3. Cut required openings through existing masonry and reinforced concrete using diamond core drills. Use of pneumatic hammer type drills, impact type electric drills, and hand or manual hammer type drills, will be permitted only with approval of the Resident

Engineer. Locate openings that will least effect structural slabs, columns, ribs or beams. Refer to the Resident Engineer for determination of proper design for openings through structural sections and opening layouts approval, prior to cutting or drilling into structure. After Resident Engineer's approval, carefully cut opening through construction no larger than absolutely necessary for the required installation.

F. Switchgear Drip Protection: Every effort shall be made to eliminate the installation of pipe above electrical and telephone switchgear. If this

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G. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contractor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remedial action performed as directed at no additional cost to the Government.

2. The term "conveniently accessible" is defined as capable of being reached without the use of ladders, or without climbing or crawling under or over obstacles such as motors, fans, pumps, belt guards, transformers, high voltage lines, piping, and ductwork.

3.2 LUBRICATION

A. Field check and lubricate equipment requiring lubrication prior to initial operation.

3.3 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

A. Start up equipment as described in equipment specifications. Verify that vibration is within specified tolerance prior to extended operation.

Temporary use of equipment is specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS, Article, TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT.

3.4 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Prior to the final inspection, perform required tests as specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TESTS and submit the test reports and records to the Resident Engineer.

B. Should evidence of malfunction in any tested system, or piece of equipment or component part thereof, occur during or as a result of tests, make proper corrections, repairs or replacements, and repeat tests at no additional cost to the Government.

C. When completion of certain work or system occurs at a time when final control settings and adjustments cannot be properly made to make performance tests, then then conduct such performance test and finalize controls settings during first actual seasonal use of respective systems following completion of work.

3.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

Provide in accordance with Article, INSTRUCTIONS, of Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

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

General Commissioning Requirements.

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

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

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

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

Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 19 00 General Commissioning Requirements:

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

A. Commissioning of the building fire suppression systems will require inspection of individual elements of the fire suppression construction throughout the construction period. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Commissioning Agent in accordance with Section 01 19 00 and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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

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

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the

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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

Resident Engineer. 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 Resident Engineer and Commissioning Agent.

Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 19 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the VA Resident Engineer after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section

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01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 12 00

FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES

Fire-suppression wet standpipes.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 14 except for specified exceptions.

B. Design, materials, equipment and installation, inspection and testing of a complete and ready for operation fire-suppression wet standpipe system as required by NFPA 14.

C. Modification of the existing standpipe system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

D. Expansion or revision of the building system fire alarm system to incorporate new system alarms and supervisory devises.

E. Painting of exposed piping and supports to match surrounding background in stairways and red in unfinished areas.

1.3 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING, Treatment of penetrations through rated

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM, Connection to fire alarm of flow switches, pressure switches and valve supervisory switches.

F. Section 21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION for general mechanical requirements and items, which are common to more than one section.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Designer's Qualifications: Design work and shop drawings shall be prepared by a licensed engineer practicing in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering or a Mississippi licensed fire protection contractor having a NICET level III or IV certification. A qualified technician of the licensed contractor having the same certification is valid also. The work and shop drawings must be signed and stamped.

B. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of Mississippi contractor's license. The installer shall provide documentation of having successfully completed three projects of similar size and scope.

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C. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL and 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.

D. Testing: Materials and Testing Certificate as per NFPA 14. Provide certificates for all parts of the system.

1.5 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. The design, materials, equipment, installation, and testing of the system shall be in accordance with NFPA 14 the latest edition.

B. For hydraulic calculations, calculated demand shall not fall less than 10 percent below the water supply curve.

C. Water Supply: Base water supply on a fire pumper truck being able to provide 3785 l/m (1000 gpm) at 1035 kPa (150 psig) and 2650 l/m (700 gpm) at 1380 kPa (200 psig) at the fire department connection.

D. Size standpipes to provide 690 kPa 100 psig) at the most remote connections.

1.6 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 stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer practicing in the field of Fire Protection Engineering or sprinkler technician with level

III or IV NICET certification. As 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. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide index referencing the appropriate specification section. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Certificates:

a. Designer’s and Installer’s qualifications and documentation of previous work.

b. Materials and Testing certificates as specified.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 14. Include a site plan showing the fire hydrant nearest the fire department connection.

3. Manufacturers Literature and Data Sheets: All pertinent literature and data for the materials and equipment proposed for the project.

Include listing information and installation instructions in data

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a. For backflow preventers, provide flow test curves from UL, FM, or the Foundation for Hydraulic Research and Cross-Connection Control to verify pressure loss calculations.

b. Provide for materials and equipment proposed for use on the 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: Submit hydraulic calculations in accordance with

NFPA 14.

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.

Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. One complete set of reproducible as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the waterflow switch or pressure switch and the fire alarm equipment.

One copy of final CADD drawing files shall be provided on diskettes that are compatible with the VAMC CADD system.

b. Four sets of complete, simple, understandable, step-by-step, testing instructions giving recommended and required testing frequency of all equipment, methods for testing all equipment, and a complete trouble shooting manual. Provide maintenance instructions on replacing any components of the system including internal parts, periodic cleaning and adjustment of the equipment and components with information as to the address and telephone number of both the manufacturer and the local supplier of each item.

c. Certificates shall document all parts of the installation.

1. Designer’s and Installer’s qualifications and documentation of previous work.

2. Materials and Testing certificates as specified.

d. Instruction Manual: Provide one copy of the instruction manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser.

1.7 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.

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B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B16.3-99................Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings

C. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide – 2001

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

14-2013.................Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and

Hose Systems

101-2012................Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and

Structures (Life Safety

Code) 170-2012................Fire Safety Symbols

E. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory – 2011

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

All devises and equipment shall be Underwriters Laboratories listed for their intended purpose.

2.2 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Shall be in accordance with NFPA 14 black steel, schedule 10 minimum.

B. Threaded or flanged fittings shall be ANSI B 16.3 cast iron, class 125 minimum. Threaded fitting are not permitted on pipe with wall thickness less than Schedule 40.

C. Clamp-on fittings with rubber gaskets shall be listed for the piping application.

D. Plain end pipe, fittings with locking lugs or shear bolts are not permitted. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

2.3 VALVES

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

B. Listed Indicating Valves:

1. Gate: OS&Y, 1200kPa (175 psig) WOG.

2. Butterfly: Gear operated, indicating type, 1200 kPa (175 psig) WOG.

C. Check Valves: Swing type, rubber faced or wafer type spring loaded butterfly check valve, 1200 kPa (175 psig) WOG.

D. Drain Valves: Threaded bronze angle, globe, ball or butterfly, 1000 kPa (150 psig.) WOG equipped with reducer and hose connection with cap or connected to a drain line.

E. Standpipe Hose Valves: 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) screwed, brass hose angle valve, male hose threads same as local fire protection service, 65 mm

(2-1/2 inch) by 40 mm (1-1/2 inch) reducer, and with permanently

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

2.4 FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Brass, flush wall type, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, without sill cock, and a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections, or a configuration acceptable to the responding fire department. Connections shall be threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Standpipe and 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.

2.5 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS/HYDRAULIC PLACARDS

A Provide for all new and existing sectional valves, riser control valves, drain valves and alarm devises. The signs shall be in accordance with

NFPA 14 and attached securely to each item.

B Plastic, steel or aluminum signs with white lettering on a red background with holes for easy attachment. Enter pertinent data for each system on the hydraulic placard.

2.6 STANDPIPE HOSE VALVE CABINETS

White glossy polyester coated 1 mm (20 gauge) steel box, 1 mm (20 gauge) tubular steel door and 1.3 mm (18 gauge) frame with continuous steel hinge with brass pin, welded and ground smooth steel corner seams, recess type, 600 mm by 600 mm by 250 mm deep (24-inches by 24-inches by

10-inches deep). Finish door and frame with white prime polyester coating.

2.7 VALVE SUPERVISORY SWITCHES:

A. Provide each indicating standpipe and control valve with adequate means for mounting a valve supervisory switch.

B. Mount switch so as not to interfere with normal operation of the valve and adjust to operate within two revolutions toward the closed position of the valve control, or when the stem is moved no more than one fifth of the distance from its normal position.

C. The mechanism shall be contained in a weatherproof die cast aluminum housing, which shall provide a 20 mm (3/4 in.) tapped conduit entrance and incorporate the necessary facilities for attachment to the valves.

D. Switch housing to be finished in red baked enamel.

E. Water flow Alarm Switches: Mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds minimum. Set flow switches at

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

G. All conduit and wiring connected thereto shall be provided in Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM.

2.8 GAUGES

Provide gauges as required by NFPA 14.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

Supports, hangers, etc., of an approved pattern placement to conform to

NFPA 14. System piping shall be substantially supported to the building structure. Materials used in the installation or construction of hangers and supports shall be listed and approved for such application. Hangers or supports not specifically listed for service shall be designed and bear the seal of a professional engineer.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates for exposed piping passing through walls, floors or ceilings.

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. Install concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. Locate piping in stairways 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). To prevent an obstruction to egress, provide piping clearances in accordance with NFPA 101.

C. Face fire department connections in valve cabinets outward in a manner which prevents crimping of the hose.

D. Welding: Conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 14.

E. Drains: 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 14.

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F. Valve Supervisory Switches: Provide supervisory switches for standpipe control valves. Do not provide standpipe hose valves and test and drain valves with supervisory switches. Do not provide valve supervisory switches on standpipe hose valves, test or drain valves. See Section

28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM for connections.

G. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow switch and adjacent valves in easily accessible locations.

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 pressure gauge at each water flow alarm switch location, at the top of each standpipe, and at each main drain connection.

J. 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).

K. Penetrations: Sleeve or core drill concrete and masonry. Provide clearance between pipe and openings as required by NFPA 14. Seal penetrations and clearances in fire rated wall and floor assemblies with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section

07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. MRI Suite: The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

M. For each fire department supply connection, provide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 located 2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection. The sign shall be 450 by 450 mm (18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

N. Securely attach identification signs to control valves, drain valves, and test valves. Locate hydraulic placard information signs at each sectional control valve where there is a zone water flow switch.

Q. 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 in occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one (1) week prior to the planned interruption. Any interruption shall be limited to 4 hours for final connections or repairs.

R. Welding: All welding shall conform to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 14 latest editions.

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3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

A. Flushing: 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.

B. Hydrostatic Testing: Hydrostatically test the system including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 14, NFPA-25 and NFPA 13 latest edition, in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or his designated representative.

C. Final Inspection and Testing: Test the system in accordance with NFPA 14, NFPA 25 and NFPA 13 latest editions after all necessary corrections have been accomplished. Advise the Authority Having Jurisdiction who will then schedule the final inspection and test. 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 any deficiencies found and retest the system. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal conditions in the 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 Resident Engineer.

3.4 WARRANTY

A. All work performed and materials and equipment furnished under this contract shall be free from defects for a period of one year from date of acceptance by the government.

B. All new piping and equipment incorporated into the new system shall be hydrostatically tested and warranted as new.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 except for specified exceptions.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet system complete and ready for operation, for all portions of Buildings 1 and 2, including the mechanical equipment rooms, attic space, telephone rooms, elevator machine rooms, elevator pits, and linen chutes.

C. Modification of the existing sprinkler system as indicated on the drawings and as further required by these specifications.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING, Treatment of penetrations through rated enclosures.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

E. Section 21 12 00, FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES.

F. Section 28 31 00, FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM, Connection to fire alarm of flow switches, pressure switches and valve supervisory switches.

G. Section 21 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

C. Submittals: 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…