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Specifications

VOLUME 2

CIVIL STRUCTURAL

EXTERIOR

ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR

ARCHITECTURE

MECHANICAL &

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIRE PROTECTION

DATE:

7/31/2026

7/31/2026

JE

FF

REY KEILMAN

No. ARI.0015787

Department of Veterans Affairs Solicitation #W912WJ26RA008/VA #VAWH-689-040 West Haven VA Medical Center Phase A2-Chilled Water Plant Replacement

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 32 00 08/02 GEOTECHNICAL DATA

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 11/21 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00 04/94 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 08/23, CHG 1: 08/24 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 21 02/20 CONSTRUCTION PHASE BIM, CIM, AND CAD

REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26 05/24 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 50 05/24 CONSTRUCTION INDOOR AIR QUALITY

MANAGEMENT

01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 43 30 01/25 MOCKUPS

01 45 00 08/23, CHG 1: 05/24 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 11/16, CHG 2: 08/19 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR

MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 45 35 11/20 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 45 41 EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE

REQUIREMENTS, MOCKUPS, AND TESTING

01 50 00 11/20, CHG 1: 08/21 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND

CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 58 00 08/19, CHG 3: 11/21 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 58 16 TEMPORARY INTERIOR SIGNAGE

01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND

DISPOSAL

01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 05/23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 81 13 10/17 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

01 81 13.02 4/23 SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION

REQUIREMENTS - LEED v4 BD+C

01 86 25 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS

01 91 00.01 05/19, CHG 2: 08/20 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION

02 82 11 1/21 TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 82 13.13 1/21 GLOVEBAG ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 83 33.13 1/21 LEAD-BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 1/21 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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04 01 00 1/21 MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY

04 05 13 2/17 MASONRY MORTARING

04 20 00 8/17 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 11/18 STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 1/21 STEEL DECKING

05 36 00 1/21 COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

05 40 00 1/21 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 00 8/18 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 00 1/21 METAL STAIRS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 10/17 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 16 63 1/21 CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 1/21 PREPARATION FOR RE-ROOFING

07 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS FACILITY EXTERIOR

CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

07 13 52 1/21 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 18 13 1/21 PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC COATINGS

07 21 13 1/21 THERMAL INSULATION

07 21 23 1/21 LOOSE-FILL INSULATION

07 22 00 1/21 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 27 27 1/21 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS,

VAPOR RETARDING

07 42 13 08/25 METAL WALL PANELS

07 42 63 08/25 FABRICATED WALL PANEL ASSEMBLIES

07 54 23 1/21 THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

07 60 00 1/21 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 71 00 1/21 ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 72 00 1/21 ROOF ACCESSORIES

07 81 00 7/23 APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 1/21 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 4/22 JOINT SEALANTS

07 95 13 1/21 EXPANSION JOINT COVER ASSEMBLIES

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 1/21 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 31 13 06/25 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 00 1/21 COILING DOORS

08 41 13 1/21 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND

STOREFRONTS

08 44 13 4/20 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 71 00 3/24 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 1/21 GLAZING

08 90 00 1/21 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 05 16 1/21 SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR

FINISHES

09 22 16 6/18 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 4/20 GYPSUM BOARD

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09 30 13 1/21 CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

09 51 00 12/18 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 62 38 08/17, CHG 1: 08/18 STATIC-CONTROL FLOORING

09 65 13 1/21 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 19 5/18 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 67 23.20 12/21 RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) WITH VINYL CHIP

BROADCAST (RES-2)

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 1/21 SIGNAGE

10 22 13 1/21 WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

10 26 00 1/21 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 00 1/21 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 8/18 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 8/17 WINDOW SHADES

12 36 00 11/23 WINDOW STOOLS

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

14 21 00 4/24 TRACTION ELEVATOR - NEW

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

21 13 13 6/15 WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

21 30 13 5/15 ELECTRIC-DRIVEN, FIRE PUMPS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 1/23 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 12 9/20 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR

PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 19 9/20 METERS AND GAUGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 11/22 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 33 9/20 HEAT TRACING FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 9/15 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 11 00 5/21 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 11 23 9/15 DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

22 12 16 9/15 FACILITY ELEVATED, POTABLE-WATER

STORAGE TANKS

22 13 00 9/20 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 14 00 9/15 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

22 14 29 9/15 SUMP PUMPS

22 14 36 9/15 PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE, DRAINAGE PUMP

UNITS

22 15 00 9/20 GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

22 33 00 9/20 HEAT PUMP DOMESTIC WATER HEATER

22 40 00 5/24 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 62 00 5/23 VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

22 63 00 5/23 GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND

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HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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

23 05 11 3/23 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 3/23 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC

AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 3/23 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC

PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93.01 11/21 DVA/USACE PROJECTS TESTING, ADJUSTING,

AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 2/20 HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00 05/23, CHG 1: 08/24 COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 3/23 DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 10 00 4/20 FACILITY FUEL OIL SYSTEMS

23 21 11 3/24 BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS

23 21 13 06/25 HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 23 3/23 HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 22 13 3/24 STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 22 23 4/20 STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

23 25 00 3/23 HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 3/23 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 3/23 HVAC FANS

23 37 00 3/23 AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 3/23 HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 50 11 3/22 BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

23 64 00 3/24 PACKAGED WATER CHILLERS

23 65 00 3/23 COOLING TOWERS

23 73 00 3/23 INDOOR CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING

UNITS

23 81 00 3/24 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 81 43 3/23 AIR-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS

23 82 00 3/23 CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

23 82 16 3/24 AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 11.01 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - BUILDING AUTOMATION

SYSTEMS (L-M-M)

25 05 11.02 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - UTILITY MONITORING

AND CONTROL SYSTEMS (L-L-L)

25 05 11.03 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - ELECTRONIC SECURITY

SYSTEMS (M-M-M)

25 05 11.04 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED

CONTROL SYSTEMS - FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

SYSTEMS (L-L-L)

25 10 10 2/10 ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 11/22 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS

26 05 13 06/25 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

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CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 11/22 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

26 05 33 11/22 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

26 05 41 06/25 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

26 05 73 11/22 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE

COORDINATION STUDY

26 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 23 11/22 LIGHTING CONTROLS

26 11 16 11/22 SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

26 12 19 11/22 PAD-MOUNTED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE

TRANSFORMERS

26 13 01 05/24 PAD-MOUNTED DEAD-FRONT AIR INSULATED

SWITCHGEAR

26 13 13 06/25 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER

SWITCHGEAR

26 22 00 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 23 00 11/22 LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

26 24 13 11/22 DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

26 24 16 11/22 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 11/22 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 11 11/22 MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 29 21 11/22 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 33 53 11/22 STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY

26 36 23 11/22 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 41 00 11/22 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

26 43 13 11/22 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 51 00 3/24 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 11/22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 9/19 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS

27 05 26 11/21 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 33 10/18 CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 36 10/18 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 53 7/21 IDENTIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SYSTEMS

27 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 10 00 6/15 STRUCTURED CABLING

27 11 00 6/15 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM FITTINGS

27 11 16 COMMUNICATIONS CABINETS, RACKS,

FRAMES, AND ENCLOSURES

27 11 19 COMMUNICATIONS TERMINATION BLOCKS AND

PATCH PANELS

27 13 13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER BACKBONE CABLING

27 13 13.13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER CABLE SPLICING

AND TERMINATIONS

27 13 23 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL FIBER BACKBONE

CABLING

27 13 23.13 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL FIBER SPLICING

AND TERMINATIONS

27 15 00 1/16 COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING

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27 15 13 COMMUNICATIONS COPPER HORIZONTAL

CABLING

27 16 19 COMMUNICATIONS PATCH CORDS, STATION

CORDS, AND CROSS CONNECT WIRE

27 51 16 10/18 PUBLIC ADDRESS

27 78 00 5/24 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 4/18 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 10/18 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 26 9/11 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 28.33 9/11 CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS

28 13 00 10/11 PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 23 00 9/11 VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 31 00 10/11 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 08/23 EARTHWORK

31 23 19 10/12 DEWATERING

31 23 23.33 10/12 FLOWABLE FILL

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 8/16 CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR

IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 9/15 ASPHALT PAVING

32 13 15.20 11/22 CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR FUEL STORAGE

CONTAINMENT DIKES

32 17 23 8/16 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13 11/21 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 40 11/21 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 08 00.01 8/19 DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF

SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

33 10 00 3/17 WATER UTILITIES

33 30 00 05/18 SANITARY SEWERAGE

33 40 00 11/21 STORMWATER UTILITIES

33 46 13 05/18 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

33 56 19 11/22 FUEL IMPERMEABLE LINER SYSTEM

33 63 00 2/24 STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

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DVA/USACE PROJECTS COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.2 RELATED WORK

1.3 SUMMARY

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

1.6 SUBMITTALS

1.7 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

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SECTION 21 08 00.01

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DVA/USACE PROJECTS 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 00.01 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. A Commissioning Agent (CxA) appointed by the Government and Commissioning Manager (CxM) as indicated in Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS will manage the commissioning process.

1.2 RELATED WORK

a. UFGS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS sections

b. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

c. UFGS Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

b. Refer to Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for more details regarding processes and procedures as well as roles and responsibilities for all Commissioning Team members.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

Refer to Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects 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 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and of Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the Commissioning Agent.

b. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS:

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are forinformation only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-06 Test Reports

Pre-Functional Checklists ; G, DO

Contractors Tests ; G, DO

Systems Functional Performance Testing ; G, DO

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Training Agendas And Trainer Resumes ; G, DO

Training Plans ; G, DO

1.7 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

a. The commissioning process requires review of selected Submittals. The CxA will provide a list of submittals that will be reviewed by the CxA and CxM. This list will be reviewed and approved by the DVA/USACE prior to forwarding to the Contractor. Refer to UFGS Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 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 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

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 CxA and CxM in accordance with Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS and the Commissioning plan to schedule inspections as required to support the Commissioning Process.

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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 CxM 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 DVA/USACE, and CxA for review. The CxM and CxA may spot check a sample of completed checklists. If the CxM and CxA determine that the information provided on the checklist is not accurate, the CxM

SECTION 21 08 00.01 Page 3 will return the marked-up checklist to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If the CxM and CxA determine that a significant number of completed checklists for similar equipment are not accurate, the CxM in coordination with CxA will select a broader sample of checklists for review. If the CxM and CxA determine that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Functional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

Contractor tests as required by other sections of Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with UFGS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS sections. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule.

Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing.

The CxM will witness selected Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the CxM and CxA. The CxA and other Government representative(s) may choose to participate in some or all the testing procedures as observers.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

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 CxM will prepare final and detailed Systems Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. 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 CxM will witness and document the testing. The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE Projects GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the Contracting Officer, VA Resident Engineer, and CxM.

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 91 00.01 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIRMENTS. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the Contracting Officer and VA Resident Engineer after submission and approval of formal training plans . Refer to Section 01 91 00.01 DVA/USACE PROJECTS GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.2 RELATED WORK

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7 REFERENCES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

2.2 VALVES

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

2.4 SPRINKLERS

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

2.7 SWITCHES

2.8 GAUGES

2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

2.11 VALVE TAGS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

a. Design, installation and testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 .

b. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, , including the penthouse, attic space, elevator machine rooms, elevator pits, .

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.

d. Section 09 91 00 , PAINTING.

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

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

g. Section 21 30 13 , ELECTRIC-DRIVEN FIRE PUMPS.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

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

(2) Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 . The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

(a) Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatment, and

SECTION 21 13 13 Page 2 customary access areas.

(b) Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear Rooms, Electric Closets, and Repair Shops.

(c) Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to (1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and Distribution (SPD).

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

(4) Water Supply: Base water supply on hydraulic analysis of new water tanks and fire pump.

(5) Zoning:

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

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

(6) Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13 .

Contractor shall submit load calculations for sizing of sway bracing for systems that are required to be protected against damage from earthquakes.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualifications ;

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings ;

SD-03 Product Data

Manufacturer’s Data Sheets ;

SD-05 Design Data

Calculation Sheets ;

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Valve Charts ;

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Document Submittals ;

1.5 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.5(A) 1 through 1.5(A) 5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Qualifications :

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

(b) Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection Engineering.

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

(2) Drawings : Submit detailed 1:100 1/8 inch scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13 . Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in size.

Include a plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

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

(4) Calculation Sheets :

(a) Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of the Plans and Calculations chapter of NFPA 13 .

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

(5) Valve Charts : Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with Contracting Officer. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and Location.

(6) Final Document Submittals : Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in Section 01 33 23 , SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, 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 Contracting Officer.

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

2. One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3. One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA 13 .

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

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

(d) One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the Operations and Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(e) Provide one additional copy of the Operations and Maintenance Manual covering the system in a flexible protective cover and mount in an accessible location adjacent to the riser or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of Connecticut contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

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

1.7 REFERENCES

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.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 13 (2025; TIA 24-1; TIA 24-2; TIA 24-3)

Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 25 (2020; TIA 21-1) Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

NFPA 101 (2024) Life Safety Code

NFPA 170 (2024; ERTA 1 2023) Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols

UL SOLUTIONS (UL)

UL Fire Prot Dir UL Product IQ (updated online) at https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en

FM GLOBAL (FM)

FM APP GUIDE (updated on-line) Approval Guide https://www.approvalguide.com/

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

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

(1) Pipe and fittings from inside face of building (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and 316 stainless steel bolting.

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

NFPA 13 .

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

(2) Piping sizes 2 inches and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

(3) Piping sizes (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel Schedule 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

(4) Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

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

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

2.2 VALVES

a. General:

(1) Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 .

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

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

Control valves shall be UL Fire Prot Dir or FM APP GUIDE 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 3/4 inch in-line automatic ball drip with both ends threaded with iron pipe threads.

e.

f.

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

Brass, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, and a minimum of two (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains.

Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters

2.4 SPRINKLERS

a. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except “institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. Provide FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms.

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

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

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

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

b. Provide a list of sprinklers installed in the property in the cabinet. The list shall include the following:

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

(2) General description of where each sprinkler is used.

(3) Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

(4) Issue or revision date of list.

2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

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

2.7 SWITCHES

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

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

c.

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

2.8 GAUGES

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

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2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.11 VALVE TAGS

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

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

a. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor.

Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

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

Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA 101 . Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13 .

Sprinkler piping shall not be used to support nonsystem components

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

d. Drains: Provide drips and drains, including low point drains, in accordance with NFPA 13 . Pipe drains to discharge at safe points outside of the building or to sight cones attached to drains of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure. Do not provide a direct drain connection to sewer system or discharge into sinks. Install drips and drains where necessary and required by NFPA 13 . The drain piping shall not be restricted or reducedand shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

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

f. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or othereasily accessible locations.

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

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

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

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

j. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 2 inches nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 1 inch to (3 ½ inches) and 4 inches nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 4 inches and larger.

k. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete.

Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13 . Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00 , FIRESTOPPING.

Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with Section 07 84 00 , FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

n. For each fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 and locate (8 to 10 feet) above each connection location. Size the sign to (18 by 18 inches with the symbol being at least (14 by 14 inches).

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

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

q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers. Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00 , PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

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

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(1) Identification Signs:

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

(b) Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with C ontracting Officer. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag Identification shall include no less than the following:

(FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

(2) Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

(3) Hydraulic Placards:

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

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

t. Interruption of Service: There shall be no interruption of the existing sprinkler protection, water, electric, or fire alarm services without prior permission of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall develop an interim fire protection program where interruptions involve occupied spaces. Request in writing at least one week prior to the planned interruption.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

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

Hydrostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13 , in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (Contracting Officer) or his designated representative. Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

b. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13 , and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise Contracting Officer 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

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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 Contracting Officer.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

1.2 RELATED WORK

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7 REFERENCES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

2.2 PIPING & FITTINGS

2.3 VALVES

2.4 FIRE PUMP

2.5 FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER

2.6 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

2.7 PRESSURE SENSING LINE

2.8 JOCKEY PUMP

2.9 JOCKEY PUMP CONTROLLER

2.10 TEST HEADER

2.11 FLOW METER

2.12 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

2.13 SWITCHES

2.14 GAUGES

2.15 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS, AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

2.16 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

2.17 PUMP BASE PLATE AND PAD

2.18 VALVE TAGS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

Installation of a new fire pump system with bypass and with an automatic transfer switch in accordance with NFPA 20 and NFPA 70 .

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

b. Section 07 84 00 , FIRESTOPPING.

c. Section 09 90 00 , PAINTING.

d. Section 26 05 19 , LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

a. The design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the fire pump shall be in accordance with the required provisions of NFPA 20 and NFPA 70 .

b. Seismic Protection: Seismically brace all fire pump piping systems in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 20 .

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualifications ;

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings ;

SD-03 Product Data

Manufacturers Data Sheets ;

SD-05 Design Data

Calculation Sheets ;

Valve Charts ;

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SD-07 Certificates

Factory Authorization Of Fire Pump Test Representative ;

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Document Submittals ;

1.5 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 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 1.5 (A) 1 through 1.5 (A) 5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (Contracting Officer). Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Qualifications :

(a) Provide a copy of the installing contractors fire sprinkler and state contractors 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 fire pump systems for the past 10 years.

(2) Drawings : Submit detailed 1/8 inch (1:100) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 20 . Provide drawings showing pump room configuration. Detail equipment assemblies and indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection. Provide wiring diagrams for connections to power, signal, and control wiring. Drawings shall include graphical scales that allow the user to determine lengths when the drawings are reduced in area.

(3) Manufacturers 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. Data sheets shall be provided for, but not limited to, the

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(a) Pipe and fittings

(b) Valves

(c) Pressure Gauges

(d) Pipe Hangers and Supports

(e) Switches

(f) Fire Pump

(g) Jockey Pump

(h) Jockey Pump Controller

(i) Test Header

(j) Fire Pump Controller and Automatic Transfer Switch

(k) Certified Pump Curve

(l) Electric Motor

(m) Flow Meter

(4) Calculation Sheets : Submit seismic load calculations for sizing of sway bracing.

(5) Valve Charts : Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with Contracting Officer. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, test header valve, etc.), and Location.

(6) Factory Authorization of fire pump test representative : Two weeks prior to final inspection and testing, provide a copy of the necessary factory authorizations of the representative to be present at the acceptance testing. Authorizations shall include manufacturer’s representative for the fire pump, the fire pump controller and transfer switch in accordance with NFPA 20 requirements.

(7) 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) 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 Contracting Officer.

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

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2. One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3. One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Centrifugal Fire Pump Acceptance Test Form and Certificates:

Upon completion of the fire pump system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Centrifugal Fire Pump Acceptance Test Form and all…