Technical Exhibit S Div 21 Fire Suppression.pdf
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This is a solicitation for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity job order contract to provide real property sustainment, restoration and modernization minor construction services at Fort Bliss, Texas. The contract will have a one-year base period and four one-year options, with a total estimated value between $75 million and $100 million. Task orders will range from $2,000 to $1 million. The work includes site work, demolition, mechanical systems, infrastructure preservation, renovation and finishes replacement. This is a 100% small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 236220 and size standard of $39.5 million. The solicitation is available on Beta SAM and notifications will be posted there. Responses are due as stated on Beta SAM.
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EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR PIPING 210516 - 1
SECTION 210516 - EXPANSION FITTINGS AND LOOPS FOR PIPING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SUMMARY
A. Section Includes:
1. Flexible, ball-joint, packed expansion joints.
2. Slip-joint packed expansion joints.
3. Expansion-compensator packless expansion joints.
4. Flexible-hose packless expansion joints.
5. Metal-bellows packless expansion joints.
6. Rubber packless expansion joints.
7. Grooved-joint expansion joints.
8. Pipe loops and swing connections.
9. Alignment guides and anchors.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Compatibility: Products shall be suitable for piping service fluids, materials, working pressures, and temperatures.
B. Capability: Products to absorb 200 percent of maximum axial movement between anchors.
1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Delegated-Design Submittal: For each anchor and alignment guide indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1. Design Calculations: Calculate requirements for thermal expansion of piping systems and for selecting and designing expansion joints, loops, and swing connections.
2. Anchor Details: Detail fabrication of each anchor indicated. Show dimensions and methods of assembly and attachment to building structure.
3. Alignment Guide Details: Detail field assembly and attachment to building structure.
4. Schedule: Indicate type, manufacturer's number, size, material, pressure rating, end connections, and location for each expansion joint.
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1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Welding certificates.
B. Product Certificates: For each type of expansion joint, from manufacturer.
1.6 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Maintenance Data: For expansion joints to include in maintenance manuals.
1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:
1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."
2. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PACKED EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Flexible, Ball-Joint, Packed Expansion Joints:
1. Manufacturers: Comply with Requirements.
2. Standards: ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section II, "Materials"; and
ASME B31.9, "Building Services Piping," for materials and design of pressure-containing parts and bolting.
3. Material: Carbon-steel assembly with asbestos-free composition packing.
4. Design: For 360-degree rotation and angular deflection.
5. Minimum Pressure Rating: 250 psig at 400 deg F (1725 kPa at 204 deg C).
6. Angular Deflection for NPS 6 (DN 150) and Smaller: 30 degree minimum.
7. Angular Deflection for NPS 8 (DN 200) and Larger: 15 degree minimum.
8. End Connections for NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Threaded.
9. End Connections for NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and Larger: Flanged.
B. Slip-Joint Packed Expansion Joints:
2. Standard: ASTM F 1007.
3. Material: Carbon steel with asbestos-free PTFE packing.
4. Design: With internal guide and injection device for repacking under pressure. Include drip connection if used for steam piping.
5. Configuration: Single joint or Single joint with base and double joint with base class(es) unless otherwise indicated.
6. End Connections: Flanged or weld ends to match piping system.
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2.2 PACKLESS EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Metal, Expansion-Compensator Packless Expansion Joints:
2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 150 psig or 175 psig unless otherwise indicated.
3. Configuration for Copper Tubing: Two-ply, phosphor-bronze bellows with copper pipe ends.
a. End Connections for Copper Tubing NPS 2 and Smaller: Solder joint or threaded.
b. End Connections for Copper Tubing NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Threaded.
4. Configuration for Steel Piping: Two-ply, stainless-steel bellows; steel-pipe end connections; and carbon-steel shroud.
a. End Connections for Steel Pipe NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded.
b. End Connections for Steel Pipe NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Flanged or Weld.
B. Rubber, Expansion-Compensator Packless Expansion Joints:
2. Material: Twin reinforced-rubber spheres with external restraining cables.
3. Minimum Pressure Rating: 150 psig at 170 deg F unless otherwise indicated.
4. End Connections for NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded.
C. Flexible-Hose Packless Expansion Joints:
2. Description: Manufactured assembly with inlet and outlet elbow fittings and two flexible-metal-hose legs joined by long-radius, 180-degree return bend or center section of flexible hose.
3. Flexible Hose: Corrugated-metal inner hoses and braided outer sheaths.
4. Expansion Joints for Copper Tubing NPS 2 and Smaller: Copper-alloy fittings with solder-joint end connections.
a. Bronze hoses and single-braid bronze sheaths with 450 psig at 70 deg F and 340 psig at 450 deg F ratings.
b. Bronze hoses and double-braid bronze sheaths with 700 psig at 70 deg F and 500 psig at 450 deg F ratings.
5. Expansion Joints for Copper Tubing NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Copper-alloy fittings with threaded end connections.
a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 300 psig at 70 deg F and 225 psig at 450 deg F ratings.
b. Stainless-steel hoses and double-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 420 psig at 70 deg F and 315 psig at 450 deg F ratings.
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6. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 2 and Smaller: Carbon-steel fittings with threaded end connections.
a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 450 psig at 70 deg F and 325 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
b. Stainless-steel hoses and double-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 700 psig at 70 deg F and 515 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
7. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 6: Carbon-steel fittings with flanged or weld end connections.
a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 200 psig at 70 deg F and 145 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
b. Stainless-steel hoses and double-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 275 psig at 70 deg F and 200 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
8. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 8 to NPS 12: Carbon-steel fittings with flanged or weld end connections.
a. Stainless-steel hoses and single-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 125 psig at 70 deg F and 90 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
b. Stainless-steel hoses and double-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 165 psig at 70 deg F and 120 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
9. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping NPS 14 and Larger: Carbon-steel fittings with flanged or weld end connections.
a. Stainless-steel hoses and double-braid, stainless-steel sheaths with 165 psig at 70 deg F and 120 psig at 600 deg F ratings.
D. Metal-Bellows Packless Expansion Joints:
2. Standards: ASTM F 1120 and EJMA's "Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers
Association, Inc."
3. Type: Circular, corrugated bellows with external tie rods.
4. Minimum Pressure Rating: 150 psig or 175 psig unless otherwise indicated.
5. Configuration: Single joint Single joint with base and double joint with base class(es) unless otherwise indicated.
6. Expansion Joints for Copper Tubing: Single, Single- or multi Multi-ply phosphor-bronze bellows, copper pipe ends, and brass shrouds.
a. End Connections for Copper Tubing NPS 2 and Smaller: Solder joint or threaded.
b. End Connections for Copper Tubing NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4: Solder joint or threaded.
c. End Connections for Copper Tubing NPS 5 and Larger: Flanged.
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7. Expansion Joints for Steel Piping: Single, Single- or multi Multi-ply stainless-steel bellows, steel pipe ends, and carbon-steel shroud.
a. End Connections for Steel Pipe NPS 2 and Smaller: Threaded.
b. End Connections for Steel Pipe NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Flanged or Weld.
E. Rubber Packless Expansion Joints:
2. Standards: ASTM F 1123 and FSA's "Technical Handbook: Non-Metallic Expansion
Joints and Flexible Pipe Connectors."
3. Material: Fabric-reinforced rubber complying with FSA-NMEJ-703.
4. Arch Type: Single or multiple arches with external control rods.
5. Spherical Type: Single or multiple spheres with external control rods.
6. Minimum Pressure Rating for NPS 1-1/2 to NPS 4: 150 psig at 220 deg F.
7. Minimum Pressure Rating for NPS 5 and NPS 6: 140 psig at 200 deg F.
8. Minimum Pressure Rating for NPS 8 to NPS 12: 140 psig at 180 deg F.
9. Material for Fluids Containing Acids, Alkalies, or Chemicals: BR, CSM or EPDM
10. Material for Fluids Containing Gas, Hydrocarbons, or Oil: Buna-N or CR.
11. Material for Water: BR, Buna-N, CR, CSM, EPDM or NR.
12. End Connections: Full-faced, integral steel flanges with steel retaining rings.
2.3 GROOVED-JOINT EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Manufacturers: Comply with Requirements.
B. Description: Factory-assembled expansion joint made of several grooved-end pipe nipples, couplings, and grooved joints.
C. Standard: AWWA C606, for grooved joints.
D. Nipples: Galvanized, ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, Type E or S, steel pipe with grooved ends.
E. Couplings: Five, Seven, 10 or 12, flexible type for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, Buna-N gasket suitable for diluted acid, alkaline fluids, and cold and hot water EPDM gasket suitable for cold and hot water, and bolts and nuts.
2.4 ALIGNMENT GUIDES AND ANCHORS
A. Alignment Guides:
2. Description: Steel, factory-fabricated alignment guide, with bolted two-section outer cylinder and base for attaching to structure; with two-section guiding spider for bolting to pipe.
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B. Anchor Materials:
1. Steel Shapes and Plates: ASTM A 36/A 36M.
2. Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.10 or ASTM A 183, steel hex head.
3. Washers: ASTM F 844, steel, plain, flat washers.
4. Mechanical Fasteners: Insert-wedge-type stud with expansion plug anchor for use in hardened Portland cement concrete, with tension and shear capacities appropriate for application.
a. Stud: Threaded, zinc-coated carbon steel.
b. Expansion Plug: Zinc-coated steel.
c. Washer and Nut: Zinc-coated steel.
5. Chemical Fasteners: Insert-type-stud, bonding-system anchor for use with hardened
Portland cement concrete, with tension and shear capacities appropriate for application.
a. Bonding Material: ASTM C 881/C 881M, Type IV, Grade 3, two-component epoxy resin suitable for surface temperature of hardened concrete where fastener is to be installed.
b. Stud: ASTM A 307, zinc-coated carbon steel with continuous thread on stud unless otherwise indicated.
c. Washer and Nut: Zinc-coated steel.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXPANSION-JOINT INSTALLATION
A. Install expansion joints of sizes matching sizes of piping in which they are installed.
B. Install packed-type expansion joints with packing suitable for fluid service.
C. Install metal-bellows expansion joints according to EJMA's "Standards of the Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc."
D. Install rubber packless expansion joints according to FSA-NMEJ-702.
E. Install grooved-joint expansion joints to grooved-end steel piping
3.2 PIPE LOOP AND SWING CONNECTION INSTALLATION
A. Install pipe loops cold-sprung in tension or compression as required to partly absorb tension or compression produced during anticipated change in temperature.
B. Connect risers and branch connections to mains with at least five pipe fittings including tee in main.
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C. Connect risers and branch connections to terminal units with at least four pipe fittings including tee in riser.
D. Connect mains and branch connections to terminal units with at least four pipe fittings including tee in main.
3.3 ALIGNMENT-GUIDE AND ANCHOR INSTALLATION
A. Install alignment guides to guide expansion and to avoid end-loading and torsional stress.
B. Install one or two guide(s) on each side of pipe expansion fittings and loops. Install guides nearest to expansion joint not more than four pipe diameters from expansion joint.
C. Attach guides to pipe and secure guides to building structure.
D. Install anchors at locations to prevent stresses from exceeding those permitted by ASME B31.9 and to prevent transfer of loading and stresses to connected equipment.
E. Anchor Attachments:
1. Anchor Attachment to Steel Pipe: Attach by welding. Comply with ASME B31.9 and ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."
2. Anchor Attachment to Copper Tubing: Attach with pipe hangers. Use MSS SP-69, Type 24, U-bolts bolted to anchor.
F. Fabricate and install steel anchors by welding steel shapes, plates, and bars. Comply with
ASME B31.9 and AWS D1.1/D1.1M.
1. Anchor Attachment to Steel Structural Members: Attach by welding.
2. Anchor Attachment to Concrete Structural Members: Attach by fasteners. Follow fastener manufacturer's written instructions.
G. Use grout to form flat bearing surfaces for guides and anchors attached to concrete.
END OF SECTION 210516
FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES 211200 - 1
SECTION 211200 - FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES
1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.
2. Fire-protection valves.
3. Hose connections.
4. Hose stations.
5. Monitors.
6. Fire-department connections.
7. Alarm devices.
8. Manual control stations.
9. Control panels.
10. Pressure gages.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. High-Pressure Standpipe Piping: Fire-suppression standpipe piping designed to operate at working pressure higher than standard 175 psig, but not higher than 250 psig or 300 psig.
B. Standard-Pressure Standpipe Piping: Fire-suppression standpipe piping designed to operate at working pressure 175 psig maximum.
1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
A. Automatic Wet-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying water demand.
B. Automatic Wet-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations. Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying water demand.
C. Automatic Wet-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations and NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying water demand.
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D. Automatic Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve with standpipes containing compressed air.
Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
E. Automatic Dry-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations. Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve with standpipes containing compressed air. Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe valve.
Water then flows into standpipes.
F. Automatic Dry-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations and
NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has open water-supply valve and dry-pipe valve with standpipes containing compressed air. Opening fire-hose valve releases compressed air and permits water pressure to open dry-pipe valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
G. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 hose connections.
Has open water-supply valve and deluge valve with standpipes containing air. Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to open deluge valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
H. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class II Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations. Has open water-supply valve and deluge valve with standpipes containing air. Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to open deluge valve. Water then flows into standpipes.
I. Semiautomatic Dry-Type, Class III Standpipe System: Includes NPS 1-1/2 hose stations and
NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has open water-supply valve and deluge valve with standpipes containing air. Actuation of detection device permits water pressure to open deluge valve.
Water then flows into standpipes.
J. Manual Wet-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Has small water supply to maintain water in standpipes. Piping is wet, but water must be pumped into standpipes to satisfy demand.
K. Manual Dry-Type, Class I Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 hose connections. Does not have permanent water supply. Piping is dry. Water must be pumped into standpipes to satisfy demand.
1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Standard-Pressure, Fire-Suppression Standpipe System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.
B. High-Pressure, Fire-Suppression Standpipe System Component: Listed for 250-psig minimum or 300-psig working pressure.
C. Delegated Design: Design fire-suppression standpipes, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.
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D. Fire-suppression standpipe design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Minimum residual pressure at each hose-connection outlet is as follows:
a. NPS 1-1/2 Hose Connections: 65 psig
b. NPS 2-1/2 Hose Connections: 100 psig.
2. Maximum residual pressure at required flow at each hose-connection outlet is as follows unless otherwise indicated:
a. NPS 1-1/2 Hose Connections: 100 psig
b. NPS 2-1/2 Hose Connections: 175 psig
E. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression standpipes shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions determined according to NFPA 13 and ASCE/SEI 7
1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.
B. Shop Drawings: For fire-suppression standpipes. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.
1. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.
C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For standpipe systems indicated to comply with performance requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Coordination Drawings: Fire-suppression standpipes, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:
1. Domestic water piping.
2. Compressed air piping.
3. HVAC hydronic piping.
B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and professional engineer.
C. Approved Standpipe Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 14, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if applicable.
D. Welding certificates.
E. Fire-hydrant flow test report.
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F. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 14. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" and "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping."
G. Field quality-control reports.
1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For fire-suppression standpipes specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.
1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire-suppression standpipes and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.
a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by a qualified professional engineer.
B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.
D. NFPA Standards: Fire-suppression standpipe equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with NFPA 14, "Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems."
1.10 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Suppression Standpipe Service: Do not interrupt fire-suppression standpipe service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary fire-suppression standpipe service according to requirements indicated:
1. Notify Architect, Construction Manager or Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of fire-suppression standpipe service.
2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire-suppression standpipe service without
Architect's, Construction Manager's or Owner's written permission.
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2.1 PIPING MATERIALS
A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and fitting materials, and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.
2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS
A. Standard Weight, Galvanized and Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B.
Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.
B. Schedule 30, Galvanized and Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135; ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E;
or ASME B36.10M, wrought steel; with wall thickness not less than Schedule 30 and not more than Schedule 40. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.
C. Thinwall Galvanized and Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795/A 795M, threadable, with wall thickness less than Schedule 30 and equal to or greater than Schedule 10.
Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.
D. Schedule 10, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795/A 795M, Schedule 10 in NPS 5 and smaller; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10, plain end.
E. Nonstandard OD, Thinwall Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795/A 795M, thinwall, with plain ends and wall thickness less than Schedule 10.
F. Hybrid Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135 or ASTM A 795/A 795M, lightwall, with wall thickness less than Schedule 10 and greater than Schedule 5.
G. Fittings: Steel or Malleable iron fittings consistent with pipe strength and material.
2.3 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS
A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type L and ASTM B 88, Type M water tube, drawn temper.
B. Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.18, pressure fittings.
C. Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.22, pressure fittings.
2.4 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES
A. General Requirements:
1. Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved.
2. Minimum Pressure Rating for Standard-Pressure Piping: 175 psig.
3. Minimum Pressure Rating for High-Pressure Piping: 250 psig or 300 psig.
4. Manufacturers: Comply with Requirements.
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2.5 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES
1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.
2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
3. Manufacturers: Comply with Requirements.
2.6 SPECIALTY VALVES
2. Pressure Rating:
a. Standard-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 175 psig minimum.
b. High-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 250 psig minimum or 300 psig.
3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.
4. Size: Same as connected piping.
5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.
6. Manufacturers: Comply with Requirments.
2.7 HOSE CONNECTIONS
A. Adjustable and Non-Adjustable Valve Hose Connections:
2.8 NPS 1-1/2 RACK-TYPE HOSE STATIONS
B. Hose Rack:
1. Standard: UL 47.
2. Material: Brass or bronze with polished chrome-plated or Steel with red-enamel finish.
3. Type: Hose-rack assembly. Include hose valve, hose rack, water-retention device, hose pins, and hose.
4. Operation: Semiautomatic.
5. Sized to hold fire hose.
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C. Hose Valve:
1. Standard: UL 668 NPS 1-1/2 or NPS 1-1/2 by 2-1/2, for connecting fire hose.
2. Type: Adjustable or Nonadjustable.
3. Pressure-Control Device: As required.
4. Design Outlet Pressure Setting: As required.
5. Hose Valve and Trim Finish: Polished chrome plated, Rough brass or bronze or Rough chrome plated.
6. Pressure Rating: 300 psig minimum.
7. Pattern: Angle.
8. Material: Brass or bronze.
9. Pressure-Control Device: UL 1468 integral or for field installation if indicated.
10. Size: NPS 1-1/2.
11. Inlet: Female pipe threads.
12. Outlet: Male hose threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department threads.
13. Reduce Adapter: NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2 as required.
D. Hose:
1. Standards: NFPA 1961 and UL 219 lined fire hose with swivel inlet, coupling, gaskets, and nozzle.
2. Size: NPS 1-1/2.
3. Length: 50 feet, 75 feet or 100 feet.
4. Nozzle: UL 401, material and type as required.
2.9 NPS 1-1/2 REEL-TYPE HOSE STATIONS
B. Hose Reel:
1. Standard: UL 47.
2. Hose Reel and Bracket Material: Steel.
3. Type: Hose-reel assembly. Include hose valve, wall bracket, hose reel, water-retention device, hose pins, and hose.
4. Operation: Semiautomatic.
5. Sized to hold fire hose.
6. Finish: Red enamel.
C. Hose Valve:
1. Standard: UL 668, NPS 1-1/2, for connecting fire hose.
2. Type: Adjustable or Nonadjustable.
3. Pressure-Control Device: As required.
4. Design Outlet Pressure Setting: As required.
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5. Hose Valve and Trim Finish: Polished chrome plated, Rough brass or bronze or Rough chrome plated.
6. Pressure Rating: 300 psig minimum.
7. Pattern: Angle.
8. Material: Brass or bronze.
9. Pressure-Control Device: UL 1468, integral or for field installation if indicated.
10. Size: NPS 1-1/2.
11. Inlet: Female pipe threads.
12. Outlet: Male hose threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department threads.
D. Hose:
1. Standards: NFPA 1961 and UL 219 lined fire hose with swivel inlet, coupling, gaskets, and nozzle.
2. Size: NPS 1-1/2.
3. Length: 50 feet, 75 feet or 100 feet.
4. Nozzle: UL 401, material and type required.
2.10 MONITORS
B. Type: Stationary.
C. Nozzle: UL 401, NPS 2-1/2, brass, adjustable from fog spray to straight stream to shutoff.
D. Horizontal Rotation: 360 degrees with locking device.
E. Vertical Rotation: 80-degree elevation and 60-degree depression with locking device.
F. Waterway: Double or Single brass or stainless-steel tube.
G. Waterway Size: NPS 2-1/2 minimum.
H. Water Stream Flow: 500 gpm, 750 gpm or 1000 gpm.
I. Operation: Lever or Wheel.
J. Base Inlet Size: NPS 2-1/2, NPS 3 or NPS 4.
K. Finish: Red-painted body with brass trim.
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2.11 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
A. Exposed-Type, Fire-Department Connection:
2. Standard: UL 405.
3. Type: Exposed, projecting, for wall mounting.
4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
5. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.
6. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices or clappers.
7. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.
8. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.
9. Outlet: Back, with pipe threads.
10. Number of Inlets: Two or Three.
11. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE or STANDPIPE."
12. Finish: Polished chrome plated, Rough brass or bronze or Rough chrome plated.
13. Outlet Size: NPS 4, NPS 5 or NPS 6.
B. Flush-Type, Fire-Department Connection:
3. Type: Flush, for wall mounting.
4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.
5. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.
6. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices or clappers.
7. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.
8. Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass, wall type.
9. Outlet: With pipe threads.
10. Body Style: Horizontal, Square or Vertical.
11. Number of Inlets: Two, Three, Four or Six.
12. Outlet Location: Back, Bottom, Left side, Right side or Top.
13. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE or STANDPIPE."
14. Finish: Polished chrome plated, Rough brass or bronze or Rough chrome plated.
15. Outlet Size: NPS 4, NPS 5, NPS 6 or NPS 8.
C. Yard-Type, Fire-Department Connection:
3. Type: Exposed, freestanding.
4. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum or 300 psig.
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5. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.
6. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices or clappers.
7. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.
8. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, floor type.
9. Outlet: Bottom, with pipe threads.
10. Number of Inlets: Two, Three or Four.
11. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE or STANDPIPE."
12. Finish, Including Sleeve: Polished chrome plated, Rough brass or bronze or Rough chrome plated.
13. Outlet Size: NPS 4, NPS 5 or NPS 6.
2.12 ALARM DEVICES
A. Alarm-device types shall match piping and equipment connections.
B. Water-Motor-Operated Alarm:
2. Standard: UL 753.
3. Type: Mechanically operated, with Pelton wheel.
4. Alarm Gong: Cast aluminum with red-enamel factory finish.
5. Size: 10-inch diameter.
6. Components: Shaft length, bearings, and sleeve to suit wall construction.
7. Inlet: NPS 3/4.
8. Outlet: NPS 1 drain connection.
C. Electrically Operated Alarm Bell:
2. Standard: UL 464.
3. Type: Vibrating, metal alarm bell.
4. Size: 6-inch minimum, 8-inch minimum or 10-inch diameter.
5. Finish: Red-enamel factory finish, suitable for outdoor use.
D. Water-Flow Indicators:
2. Standard: UL 346.
3. Water-Flow Detector: Electrically supervised.
4. Components: Two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal if removed.
5. Type: Paddle operated.
6. Pressure Rating: 250 psig.
7. Design Installation: Horizontal or vertical.
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E. Pressure Switches:
3. Type: Electrically supervised water-flow switch with retard feature.
4. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.
5. Design Operation: Rising pressure signals water flow.
F. Valve Supervisory Switches:
3. Type: Electrically supervised.
5. Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position.
G. Indicator-Post Supervisory Switches:
3. Type: Electrically supervised.
5. Design: Signals that controlled indicator-post valve is in other than fully open position.
2.13 MANUAL CONTROL STATIONS
A. Description: UL listed or FM approved, hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2 pipe nipple, and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.
2.14 CONTROL PANELS
A. Description: Single-area, two-area, or single-area cross-zoned control panel as indicated, including NEMA ICS 6, Type 1 enclosure, detector, alarm, and solenoid-valve circuitry for operation of deluge valves. Panels contain power supply; battery charger; standby batteries;
field-wiring terminal strip; electrically supervised solenoid valves and polarized fire-alarm bell;
lamp test facility; single-pole, double-throw auxiliary alarm contacts; and rectifier.
1. Panels: UL listed and FM approved when used with thermal detectors and Class A detector circuit wiring. Electrical characteristics are 120-V ac, 60 Hz, with 24-V dc rechargeable batteries.
2. Manual Control Stations: Electric operation, metal enclosure, labeled "MANUAL CONTROL STATION" with operating instructions and cover held closed by breakable strut to prevent accidental opening.
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3. Manual Control Stations: Hydraulic operation, with union, NPS 1/2 pipe nipple, and bronze ball valve. Include metal enclosure labeled "MANUAL CONTROL STATION"
2.15 PRESSURE GAGES
B. Standard: UL 393.
C. Dial Size: 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch diameter.
D. Pressure Gage Range: 0 to 250 psig minimum or 0 to 300 psig.
E. Water System Piping Gage: Include "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.
F. Air System Piping Gage: Include retard feature and "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 14 and NFPA 291. Use results for system design calculations required in "Quality Assurance" Article.
B. Report test results promptly and in writing.
3.2 EXAMINATION
A. Examine roughing-in for hose connections and stations to verify actual locations of piping connections before installation.
B. Examine walls and partitions for suitable thickness, fire- and smoke-rated construction, framing for hose-station cabinets, and other conditions where hose connections and stations are to be installed.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.3 SERVICE-ENTRANCE PIPING
A. Connect fire-suppression standpipe piping to water-service piping at service entrance into building. Comply with requirements for exterior piping in Section 211100 "Facility Fire- Suppression Water-Service Piping."
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B. Install shutoff valve, backflow preventer, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories at connection to fire-suppression water-service piping.
C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water service.
3.4 WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
A. Connect fire-suppression standpipe piping to building's interior water-distribution piping.
Comply with requirements for interior piping in Section 221116 "Domestic Water Piping."
B. Install shutoff valve, backflow preventer, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories at connection to water-distribution piping.
C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water supply.
3.5 PIPING INSTALLATION
A. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping. Install piping as indicated, as far as practical.
1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Architect before deviating from approved working plans.
B. Piping Standard: Comply with requirements in NFPA 14 for installation of fire-suppression standpipe piping.
C. Install seismic restraints on piping. Comply with requirements in NFPA 13 for seismic-restraint device materials and installation.
D. Install listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes.
E. Install drain valves on standpipes. Extend drain piping to outside of building.
F. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valves to drain piping between fire-department connections and check valves. Drain to floor drain or outside building.
G. Install alarm devices in piping systems.
H. Install hangers and supports for standpipe system piping according to NFPA 14. Comply with requirements in NFPA 13 for hanger materials.
I. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main and at top of each standpipe. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 and with soft-metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.
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J. Drain dry-type standpipe system piping.
K. Pressurize and check dry-type standpipe system piping and air-pressure maintenance devices or air compressors.
L. Fill wet-type standpipe system piping with water.
M. Install electric heating cables and pipe insulation on wet-type, fire-suppression standpipe piping in areas subject to freezing. Comply with requirements for heating cables in Section 210533 "Heat Tracing for Fire-Suppression Piping" and for piping insulation in Section 210700 "Fire- Suppression Systems Insulation."
N. Connect compressed-air supply to dry-pipe sprinkler piping.
O. Connect air compressor to the following piping and wiring:
1. Pressure gages and controls.
2. Electrical power system.
3. Fire-alarm devices, including low-pressure alarm.
P. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements for sleeves specified in Section 210517 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping."
Q. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs. Comply with requirements for sleeve seals specified in Section 210517 "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire- Suppression Piping."
R. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements for escutcheons specified in Section 210518 "Escutcheons for Fire-Suppression Piping."
3.6 JOINT CONSTRUCTION
A. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings that have finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.
B. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.
C. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.
D. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.
E. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipes, tubes, and fittings before assembly.
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F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable for water service. Join flanges with gasket and bolts according to ASME B31.9.
G. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:
1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads.
2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged.
H. Steel-Piping, Cut-Grooved Joints: Cut square-edge groove in end of pipe according to AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe joints.
I. Steel-Piping, Roll-Grooved Joints: Roll rounded-edge groove in end of pipe according to
AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join steel pipe and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe grooved joints.
J. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12M/D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to "Quality Assurance" Article.
1. Shop weld pipe joints where welded piping is indicated. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel pipe.
K. Brazed Joints: Join copper tube and fittings according to CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook,"
"Brazed Joints" Chapter.
L. Copper-Tubing Grooved Joints: Roll rounded-edge groove in end of tube according to AWWA C606. Assemble coupling with housing, gasket, lubricant, and bolts. Join copper tube and grooved-end fittings according to AWWA C606 for steel-pipe grooved joints.
M. Dissimilar-Material Piping Joints: Make joints using adapters compatible with materials of both piping systems.
3.7 VALVE AND SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION
A. Install listed fire-protection valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 14 and authorities having jurisdiction.
B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.
C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of check valves in potable-water-supply sources.
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D. Specialty Valves:
1. General Requirements: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, in main supply to system.
2. Alarm Valves: Install bypass check valve and retarding chamber drain-line connection.
3. Dry-Pipe and Deluge Valves: Install trim sets for air supply, drain, priming level, alarm connections, ball drip valves, pressure gages, priming chamber attachment, and fill-line attachment.
a. Install air compressor and compressed-air supply piping.
b. Air-Pressure Maintenance Device: Install shutoff valves to permit servicing without shutting down sprinkler system; bypass valve for quick system filling;
pressure regulator or switch to maintain system pressure; strainer; pressure ratings with 14- to 60-psig adjustable range; and 175-psig maximum inlet pressure.
c. Install compressed-air supply piping from building's compressed-air piping system.
3.8 HOSE-CONNECTION INSTALLATION
A. Install hose connections adjacent to standpipes.
B. Install freestanding hose connections for access and minimum passage restriction.
C. Install NPS 1-1/2 hose-connection valves with flow-restricting device.
D. Install NPS 2-1/2 hose connections with quick-disconnect NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2 reducer adapter and flow-restricting device.
E. Install wall-mounted-type hose connections in cabinets. Include pipe escutcheons, with finish matching valves, inside cabinet where water-supply piping penetrates cabinet. Install valves at angle required for connection of fire hose. Comply with requirements for cabinets in Section 104413 "Fire Extinguisher Cabinets."
3.9 HOSE-STATION INSTALLATION
A. Install freestanding hose stations for access and minimum passage restriction.
B. Install NPS 1-1/2 hose-station valves with flow-restricting device unless otherwise indicated.
C. Install NPS 2-1/2 hose connections with quick-disconnect NPS 2-1/2 by NPS 1-1/2 reducer adapter and flow-restricting device unless otherwise indicated.
D. Install freestanding hose stations with support or bracket attached to standpipe.
E. Install wall-mounted, rack hose stations in cabinets. Include pipe escutcheons, with finish matching valves, inside cabinet where water-supply piping penetrates cabinet. Install valves at angle required for connection of fire hose. Comply with requirements for cabinets in Section 104413 "Fire Extinguisher Cabinets."
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F. Install hose-reel hose stations on wall with bracket.
3.10 MONITOR INSTALLATION
A. Install monitors on standpipe piping.
3.11 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION
A. Install wall-type, fire-department connections.
B. Install yard-type, fire-department connections in concrete slab support.
requirements for concrete in Section 033000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
Comply with
1. Install two or three protective pipe bollards around or on the sides of each fire-department connection. Comply with requirements for bollards in Section 055000 "Metal Fabrications."
C. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection.
3.12 IDENTIFICATION
A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in
NFPA 14.
B. Identify system components, wiring, cabling, and terminals. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Section 260553 "Identification for Electrical Systems."
3.13 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform tests and inspections.
B. Tests and Inspections:
1. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.
2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.
3. Flush, test, and inspect standpipe systems according to NFPA 14, "System Acceptance" Chapter.
4. Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.
5. Start and run air compressors.
6. Coordinate with fire-alarm tests. Operate as required.
7. Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.
8. Verify that equipment hose threads are same as local fire-department equipment.
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C. Fire-suppression standpipe system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
D. Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.14 DEMONSTRATION
A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain specialty valves.
3.15 PIPING SCHEDULE
A. Piping between Fire-Department Connections and Check Valves: Galvanized, standard-weight steel pipe with threaded ends; cast-iron threaded fittings; and threaded or grooved ends;
grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.
B. Wet -type, fire-suppression standpipe piping, NPS 4 and smaller shall be one of the following as required by system pressure:
1. Standard-weight or Schedule 30, black-steel pipe.
2. Standard-weight, Schedule 30 or thinwall, galvanized-steel pipe.
3. Thinwall, Schedule 10, nonstandard OD, thinwall or hybrid black-steel pipe with roll-grooved ends; uncoated, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.
4. Type L (Type B) or Type M (Type C), hard copper tube.
5. Type L (Type b) or Type M (Type B), hard copper tube with roll-grooved ends; copper, grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-tube couplings; and grooved joints.
END OF SECTION 211200
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SECTION 211300 – FIRECYCLE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A. This Section specifies the requirements for designing, furnishing, installing, inspecting and testing of all equipment for a firecycle sprinkler system.
B. The sprinkler system shall be designed, installed and tested in accordance with NFPA 13, International Building Code, and this Specification. The on/off system shall provide alarm and supervisory devices in accordance with NFPA 13 and this Specification.
C. The on/off system shall be hydraulically designed in accordance with the hazard classifications indicated in NFPA 13.
D. Supports and brackets shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13.
E. The single drain collector of each system shall be connected and routed to the building exterior.
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. General: The current issues of the following documents, in effect on the date of the Invitation for Bid, form a part of this Specification and are applicable to the extent specified herein.
NFPA Appendices shall be considered mandatory for the purposes of this Specification. In referenced NFPA publications, the advisory provisions shall be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears.
B. International Code Council:
1. International Building Code (IBC).
C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1. 13: Installation of sprinkler system.
2. 25: Standard for inspection, testing and maintenance of water based fire protection system.
3. 70: National Electrical Code.
4. 72: National Fire Alarm Code.
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D. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
1. Fire Protection Equipment Directory.
E. Factory Mutual: (FM)
1. Factory Mutual Approval Guide.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
A. Working Plans as used in this Section refer to documents (including drawings and calculations) prepared pursuant to requirements in NFPA 13 for obtaining approval of authority having jurisdiction.
B. Other definitions for fire protection systems are included in referenced NFPA Standards.
1.5 SYSTEM DESCRIIPTIONS
A. General: Supply and install an integrated fire protection system. Firecycle cycling single interlocked preaction type. The system shall include: Cycling preaction cabinet and automatic sprinkler system. Firecycle detection system, fire control panel timer and back-up battery source power supply.
B. Sprinkler System Protection Limits: As shown on drawings.
1.6 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Design and obtain approval from Owner for fire protection systems specified.
B. The fire protection system shall be hydraulically designed to operate within the limitations of the available water supply. Base hydraulic calculations on the results of water flow test with a safety factor of 7 psi.
C. Hydraulically Design Sprinkler System according to Sprinkler System Occupancy Hazard
Classifications established by NFPA and/or State of California.
D. Minimum Density Requirements for Automatic Sprinkler System Hydraulic Design:
1. Light Hazard: 0.10 GPM over 1500 S.F. area
2. Ordinary Hazard, Group 1: 0.15 GPM over 1500 S.F. area.
E. Maximum Protection Area of Coverage per sprinkler shall be in accordance with the Value indicated in NFPA 13:
1. Light Hazard: 225 S.F./sprinkler.
2. Ordinary Hazard, Group 1: 130 S.F./sprinkler.
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F. Components and Installation: UL listed for the following maximum working pressure ratings except where indicated otherwise.
1. Sprinkler Systems: 175 psig.
1.7 SUBMITTALS
A. Annotated Product Data for Fire Protection System Components:
1. Sprinkler piping and fittings.
2. Valves.
3. Specialty valves, accessories and devices.
4. Alarm and supervisory devices. Include electrical data.
5. Heat detector, detector cable and conduit.
6. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and guards. Include sprinkler flow characteristics, mounting, finish and other data.
7. Releasing panel.
8. Hangers and bracing.
B. Installer Qualification: Submit proof that the installer meets the specified qualifications.
C. Shop Drawings: Submit piping layout, hydraulic and battery calculations for approval. Shop dimensions, locations of sprinklers, fittings, hangers, accessories and other similar items of the system. Show instrumentation and piping schematics. In addition, submit heat detector layout drawings showing heat detector locations, conduit paths, conduit sizes and quantity of conductors. Drawings shall conform to requirements of NFPA 13 for Working Plans.
Hydraulic calculations shall conform to requirements of NFPA 13 for Hydraulic Calculation Forms. Drawings shall be sealed by a NICET (National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies) Level IV…
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