VAPA-RVMU-Specifications_Vol_03.pdf

Amendment

No. Date

Solicitation No.

VA101-15-R-0123

Project No. 640-424

Specifications

Vol. 3 of 5 For: Research and VMU At: VA Medical Center – Palo Alto

3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, California 94304

Construction Documents

30 JULY 2015

Property of Department of Veterans Affairs

VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, California Proj. No. 640-424 Centers for Ambulatory Care, Polytrauma & Blind Rehabilitation Research and VMU

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1: DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

VOLUME 2: DIVISIONS 00, 02 - 14

VOLUME 3: DIVISIONS 21 - 23

VOLUME 4: DIVISIONS 25 - 41

VOLUME 5: APPENDICES A and B

VOLUME 1 OF 5

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 010000 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 013100 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 013216.13 - NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES - MAJOR PROJECTS

SECTION 013323 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

SECTION 013526 – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 014219 - REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 014339.13 - VISUAL MOCKUPS

SECTION 014529 - TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

SECTION 015719 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

SECTION 015813 - TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

SECTION 016000 - PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017000 - EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

SECTION 017700 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 018111 - SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

LEED REQUIREMENTS SCORECARD

LEED PRODUCT DATA SUBMITTAL FORM

SECTION 019100 - GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

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DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 000107 – SEALS

SECTION 000115 – LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

SECTION 024100 - DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

SECTION 033300 – ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 034100 - PRECAST STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FOR STEAM TRENCHES

SECTION 034500 – PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SECTION 035200 - INSULATING CONCRETE ROOF INSULATION

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

SECTION 051200 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

SECTION 051250 - ARCHITECTURALLY EXPOSED STRUCTURAL

SECTION 051260 - BUCKLING RESTRAINED BRACES

SECTION 053100 – STEEL DECKING

SECTION 053600 - COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

SECTION 054000 – COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

SECTION 055000 - METAL FABRICATIONS

SECTION 055113 – METAL PAN STAIRS

SECTION 057005 – LANDSCAPE METALWORK

SECTION 057100 – DECORATIVE METAL STAIRS

SECTION 057313 – GLAZED DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

SECTION 061000 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

SECTION 061663 – CEMENTITIOUS SHEATHING

SECTION 062000 - FINISH CARPENTRY

SECTION 066400 – PLASTIC PANELING

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

SECTION 070800 – FACILITY EXTERIOR CLOSURE COMMISSIONING

SECTION 071113 – BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING (WP-4)

SECTION 071324 – PRE-APPLIED SHEET MEMBRANCE WATERPROOFING (WP-1)

SECTION 071352 - MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING (WP-2)

SECTION 071413 – HOT FLUID-APPLIED RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING(WP-3)

SECTION 072113 - THERMAL INSULATION

SECTION 072200 - ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

SECTION 072613.13 - CONCRETE SLAB APPLIED VAPOR RETARDER

SECTION 072713 – MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET AIR BARRIERS

SECTION 074013 – METAL SIDING PANELS

SECTION 074113.16 – STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF PANELS

SECTION 074213.23 – METAL COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS

SECTION 074229 - TERRACOTTA RAINSCREEN PANELS

SECTION 075216.13 - STYRENE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE MODIFIED BITUMINOUS

MEMBRANE ROOFING, COLD-APPLIED

SECTION 075423 – THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING

SECTION 076000 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

SECTION 077100 - ROOF SPECIALTIES

SECTION 078100 - APPLIED FIREPROOFING

SECTION 078400 – FIRESTOPPING

SECTION 079126 – MODULAR PIPE SEALS

SECTION 079200 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

SECTION 081113 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

SECTION 081119 – STAINLESS STEEL DOOR FRAMES

SECTION 081400 - INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

SECTION 083113 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

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SECTION 083300 – COILING DOORS AND GRILLES

SECTION 083473 – SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES

SECTION 084113 - ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES

SECTION 084116 – INTERIOR ALUMINUM-FRAMED-STOREFRONTS

SECTION 084413 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

SECTION 087100 - DOOR HARDWARE

SECTION 087113 - AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 087113.11 - LOW ENERGY POWER ASSIST DOOR OPERATORS

SECTION 088000 - GLAZING

SECTION 089000 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

SECTION 090600 - SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES

SECTION 092216 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

SECTION 092400 – PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTERING

SECTION 092900 - GYPSUM BOARD

SECTION 093013 - CERAMIC/PORCELAIN TILING

SECTION 095100 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

SECTION 095126 – ALUMINUM PANEL CEILINGS

SECTION 095426 – LINEAR WOOD CEILINGS

SECTION 096513 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

SECTION 096516 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

SECTION 096723.50 – RESINOUS EPOXY FLOORING (RES-5)

SECTION 096723.60 - RESINOUS (URETHANE AND EPOXY MORTAR) FLOORING (RES-6)

SECTION 096800 - CARPETING

SECTION 098433 – SOUND-ABSORBING WALL UNITS

SECTION 099100 – PAINTING

SECTION 099654 - POLYVINYLIDENE DIFLOUORIDE (PVDF) COATING SYSTEM

SECTION 099733.01 - RESINOUS COATING SYSTEMS FOR WALLS AND CEILINGS

(RES-C/W)

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

SECTION 101113 - MARKERBOARDS

SECTION 101400 – SIGNAGE & SCHEDULES

SECTION 102013 – INTERIOR SPECIALTIES

SECTION 102113 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS

SECTION 102123 – CUBICLE CURTAIN TRACKS

SECTION 102213 – WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

SECTION 102600 - WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

SECTION 102800 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

SECTION 104413 - FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS

SECTION 108113 - BIRD CONTROL DEVICES

SECTION 108200 – GREENSCREEN TREILLAGE

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

SECTION 111313 - LOADING DOCK BUMPERS

SECTION 112443.13 - WINDOW WASHING SYSTEMS SAFETY TIE-BACK ANCHOR

SECTION 113100 – RESIDENTIAL APPLIANCES

SECTION 115000 - MISCELLANEOUS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 115213 – PROJECTION SCREENS

SECTION 115313 - LABORATORY FUME HOODS

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SECTION 115353 - BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS AND LAMINAR AIRFLOW WORK

STATIONS

SECTION 115361 - CUSTOM FABRICATED LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117102 - LABORATORY WASHING AND STERILIZING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 117112 - ANIMAL DRINKING WATERING SYSTEM

SECTION 118119 – VACUUM BEDDING HANDLING SYSTEM

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

SECTION 122400 - WINDOW SHADES

SECTION 123100 - MANUFACTURED METAL CASEWORK

SECTION 123103 - FLEXIBLE CASEWORK SYSTEMS

SECTION 123200 – MANUFACTURED WOOD MODULAR CASEWORK

SECTION 123600 - COUNTERTOPS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 130541 - SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

SECTION 132129 - CONSTANT TEMPERATURE ROOMS

SECTION 133423.26 – HAZMAT STORAGE UNIT

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 140800 – COMMISSIONING OF CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 142400 - HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS

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DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210511 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

SECTION 210800 – COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

SECTION 211313 – WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

SECTION 220511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

SECTION 220512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 220519 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220523 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

SECTION 220711 - PLUMBING INSULATION

SECTION 220800 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

SECTION 221100 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 221123 - DOMESTIC WATER PUMPS

SECTION 221300 - FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

SECTION 221333 - PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE SEWERAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221400 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

SECTION 221436 – PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE, DRAINAGE PUMP UNITS

SECTION 221500 - GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

SECTION 223500 - DOMESTIC WATER HEAT EXCHANGERS

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

SECTION 226200 - VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

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SECTION 226300 - GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

SECTION 226600 - CHEMICAL-WASTE SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE

FACILITIES

SECTION 226719 – DE-IONIZED WATER EQUIPMENT

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

SECTION 230511 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

SECTION 230512 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230541 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION 230593 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

SECTION 230711 – HVAC, PLUMBING, AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

SECTION 230800 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

SECTION 230923 - DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

SECTION 231123 - FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

SECTION 232113 - HYDRONIC PIPING

SECTION 232123 - HYDRONIC PUMPS

SECTION 232213 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

SECTION 232223 - STEAM CONDENSATE PUMPS

SECTION 232300 - REFRIGERANT PIPING

SECTION 232500 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

SECTION 233100 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

SECTION 233400 – HVAC FANS

SECTION 233600 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

SECTION 233625 – AIRFLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

SECTION 233700 - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

SECTION 233813 – COMMERCIAL CANOPY VAPOR HOODS

SECTION 234000 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

SECTION 237200 - AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

SECTION 237413 - OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

SECTION 238100 - DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

SECTION 238123 – COMPUTER-ROOM AIR-CONDITIONERS

SECTION 238200 – CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

SECTION 238216 – AIR COILS

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DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

NOT USED

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

SECTION 260511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 260513 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

SECTION 260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260533 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260541 - UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

SECTION 260573 - OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

SECTION 260800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 260923 - LIGHTING CONTROLS – NONVIVARIUM AREAS

SECTION 260924 – LIGHTING CONTROLS - VIVARIUM

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SECTION 261116 - SECONDARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

SECTION 261313 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 261333 – GENERATOR PARALLELING SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262011 - ISOLATED POWER SYSTEMS

SECTION 262200 - LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

SECTION 262300 - LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

SECTION 262413 - DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARDS

SECTION 262416 - PANELBOARDS

SECTION 262713 – ELECTRICAL METERING

SECTION 262726 - WIRING DEVICES

SECTION 262911 - MOTOR CONTROLLERS

SECTION 262921 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

SECTION 263005 – PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (FOR REFERENCE ONLY)

SECTION 263623 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

SECTION 264100 - FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

SECTION 264200 – CATHODIC PROTECTION

SECTION 264313 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICE

SECTION 265100 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

SECTION 265571 - MEDICAL AND SURGICAL EXAM LIGHTING FIXTURES

SECTION 265600 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270511 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

SECTION 270526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

SECTION 270543 - UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 270800 – COMMISSIONING OF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

SECTION 270811 - TESTING FOR COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 271100 - COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT ROOM FITTINGS

SECTION 271313 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271314 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP TWISTED PAIR CABLING

SECTION 271323 - TELECOMMUNICATION BACKBONE ISP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271324 - COMMUNICATIONS BACKBONE OSP FIBER CABLING

SECTION 271500 - COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING

SECTION 274116 - INTEGRATED AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEMS

SECTION 274131 - MASTER ANTENNA TV EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

SECTION 275116 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

SECTION 280511 - BASIC SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 280513 - SECURITY SYSTEM CABLING

SECTION 280553 - SECURITY SYSTEM LABELING

SECTION 280800 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY SYSTEM

SECTION 281300 - ACCESS AND ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM

SECTION 282600 - ENTRY PHONE SYSTEM

SECTION 283100 – DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

SECTION 312000 – EARTHWORK

SECTION 312319 – DEWATERING

SECTION 312323.33 - FLOWABLE FILL

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SECTION 315100 - EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 320523 - CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING

SECTION 321723 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

SECTION 323153 – PERIMETER SECURITY FENCES AND GATES

SECTION 328400 - PLANTING IRRIGATION

SECTION 329000 – PLANTING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 330800 – COMMISSIONING FO SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

SECTION 331000 - WATER UTILITIES

SECTION 333000 - SANITARY SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334000 - STORM SEWER UTILITIES

SECTION 334613 – FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

SECTION 335100 – NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION

SECTION 336300 – STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

SECTION 347513.13 – ACTIVE VEHICLE BARRIERS

DIVISION 41 – MATERIALS PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION 412200 – HOISTS AND CRANES

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APPENDIX A – Geotechnical Investigation: Phase 2 Improvements – Packages 1, 2, 3, and 5

APPENDIX B – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

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SECTION 21 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

B. Definitions:

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

C. Excavation and Backfill: Section 31 20 00, EARTH MOVING.

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

E. Building Components for Attachment of Hangers: Section 05 31 00, STEEL

DECKING and Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING.

F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

SHEET METAL.

I. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

J. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

K. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

L. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

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

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

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

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

5. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's name or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuous place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally with equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each item of equipment.

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

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

C. Guaranty: Refer to Contract Documents.

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

DATA, AND SAMPLES.

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

1. Equipment and materials identification.

2. Fire-stopping materials.

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

4. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

C. Coordination Drawings: Provide detailed layout drawings of all piping systems. In addition provide details of the following.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Interstitial space.

3. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

4. Pipe sleeves.

5. Equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

D. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

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

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

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

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

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

R (2002)

E84-2003................Standard Test Method for Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

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

Construction and Materials

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

90A-09..................Installation of Air Conditioning and

Ventilating Systems

101-09..................Life Safety Code

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

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

2.2 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

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

B. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates, with letters not less than 48 mm (3/16-inch) high of brass with black-filled letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Section 09 91 00, Construction Documents 210511 - 4

PAINTING permanently fastened to the equipment. Identify unit components such as coils, filters, fans, etc.

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

D. Control Items: Label all temperature and humidity sensors, controllers and control dampers. Identify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

E. Valve Tags and Lists:

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

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

2. Valve lists: Typed or printed plastic coated card(s), sized 216 mm

(8-1/2 inches) by 280 mm (11 inches) showing tag number, valve function and area of control, for each service or system. Punch sheets for a 3-ring notebook.

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

2.3 FIRESTOPPING

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

2.4 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.5 PIPE PENETRATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. Galvanized Steel or an alternate Black Iron Pipe with asphalt coating

Sleeves: Provide for pipe passing through concrete beam flanges, except where brass pipe sleeves are called for. Provide sleeve for pipe passing through floor of mechanical rooms, laundry work rooms, and animal rooms above basement. Except in mechanical rooms, connect sleeve with floor plate.

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

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

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

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

SEALANTS.

2.6 TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

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

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

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

Engineer.

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

2.7 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

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

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

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

2.8 SEALANTS FOR VIVARIUM

A. At areas in Level V Vivarium that require vermin and microorganism control, seal all fire sprinkler piping, fire sprinkler system components, and seismic bracing components. See Architectural drawing

AE2.1.1 for boundaries and additional requirements. Provide sealant type 1 to attain fully caulked joints:

1. As indicated in the drawings and specifications.

2. At all penetrations through partitions, ceiling and floors.

3. At interface of partitions, ceilings and floors with door frames, window frames, wall protection system brackets and anchor plates, corner and edge guards, floor drains, trench drains, casework and any other fixed element interfacing with partitions, ceilings and floors.

4. At interface of partitions, ceilings and floors with with escutcheon plates and trim, including, but not limited to, escutcheon plats and trim of pipes, ducts, conduits, fire extinguisher cabinets, fire hose cabinets, electrical panels, plumbing panels, control panels and access doors.

5. At gaps created at the interface of materials, systems, fixed equipment and fixed devices.

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B. Sealants must be vermin and microorganism-proof and resist passage of microorganisms. Sealants that will be in contact with chemicals used in the Vivarium must also be able to resist Chlorine (bleach) and

Hydrogen Peroxide.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

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

B. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the Resident Engineer. Damaged or defective items in the opinion of the Resident Engineer, shall be replaced.

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

C. Concrete and Grout: Use concrete and shrink compensating grout 25 MPa

(3000 psi) minimum, specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.

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

E. Work in Existing Building:

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

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

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

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

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

F. Switchgear Drip Protection: Every effort shall be made to eliminate the installation of pipe above electrical and telephone switchgear. If this is not possible, encase pipe in a second pipe with a minimum of joints.

G. Inaccessible Equipment:

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

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

3.2 LUBRICATION

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

3.3 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

Startup equipment as described in equipment specifications. Temporary use of equipment is specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS, Article, TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT.

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3.4 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Prior to the final inspection, perform required tests as specified in

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TESTS and submit the test reports and records to the Resident Engineer.

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

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

3.5 INSTRUCTIONS TO VA PERSONNEL

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

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SECTION 21 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

1.3 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes requirements for commissioning the Fire

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

General Commissioning Requirements.

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

1.4 DEFINITIONS

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

1.5 COMMISSIONED SYSTEMS

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

Commissioning Agent.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS for a list of systems to be commissioned.

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS

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

3.2 PRE-FUNCTIONAL CHECKLISTS

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

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

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

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

Commissioning Agent determines that a significant number of the broader sample of checklists is also inaccurate, all the checklists for the type of equipment will be returned to the Contractor for correction and

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REQUIREMENTS for submittal requirements for Pre-Functional Checklists, Equipment Startup Reports, and other commissioning documents.

3.3 CONTRACTORS TESTS

A. Contractor tests as required by other sections of Division 21 shall be scheduled and documented in accordance with Section 01 00 00 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS. All testing shall be incorporated into the project schedule. Contractor shall provide no less than 7 calendar days’ notice of testing. The Commissioning Agent will witness selected

Contractor tests at the sole discretion of the Commissioning Agent.

Contractor tests shall be completed prior to scheduling Systems

Functional Performance Testing.

3.4 SYSTEMS FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE TESTING

A. The Commissioning Process includes Systems Functional Performance

Testing that is intended to test systems functional performance under steady state conditions, to test system reaction to changes in operating conditions, and system performance under emergency conditions. The Commissioning Agent will prepare detailed Systems

Functional Performance Test procedures for review and approval by the

COR. The Contractor shall review and comment on the tests prior to approval. The Contractor shall provide the required labor, materials, and test equipment identified in the test procedure to perform the tests. The Commissioning Agent will witness and document the testing.

The Contractor shall sign the test reports to verify tests were performed. See Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS, for additional details.

3.5 TRAINING OF VA PERSONNEL

A. Training of the VA operation and maintenance personnel is required in cooperation with the COR and Commissioning Agent. Provide competent, factory authorized personnel to provide instruction to operation and maintenance personnel concerning the location, operation, and troubleshooting of the installed systems. Contractor shall submit training agendas and trainer resumes in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 19 00. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans. Refer to Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS and Division 21 Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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30 JULY 2015 VA Ver. 05-08

SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

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

1. NFPA 13 except for specified exceptions.

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet system complete and ready for operation, for all portions of the

Research and VMU Building.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

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

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

California fire sprinkler contractor's license. The installer shall have been actively and successfully engaged in the installation of commercial automatic sprinkler systems for the past ten years.

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL and approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the

VA.

C. Submittals: Submit as one package in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler

Technician or stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer practicing 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

Construction Documents 211313 - 2 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 index referencing the appropriate specification section. 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 practicing in the field of Fire Protection Engineering.

2. Drawings: Submit detailed 1:100 (1/8 inch) scale (minimum) working drawings conforming to NFPA 13. Include a site plan showing the piping to the water supply test location.

3. Manufacturers Data Sheets:

a. For backflow preventers (to be provided by Civil), provide flow test curves from UL, FM, or the Foundation for Hydraulic

Research and Cross-Connection Control to verify pressure loss calculations.

b. Provide for materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets. Where data sheet describes items in addition to that item being submitted, clearly identify proposed item on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets: Submit hydraulic calculation sheets in tabular form conforming to the requirements and recommendations of NFPA 13.

5. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

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

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

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

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

c. 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

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NFPA 13.

d. Certificates shall document all parts of the installation.

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

D. Design Basis Information: Provide design, materials, equipment, installation, inspection, and testing of the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13. Recommendations in appendices shall be treated as requirements.

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: To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Patient care, treatment, and customary access areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Laboratories, Mechanical

Equipment Rooms, Transformer Rooms, Electrical Switchgear

Rooms, Electric Closets, Elevator Shafts, Elevator Machine

Rooms, Refrigeration Service Rooms, 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 140 square meters (1500 square feet) and Supply

Processing and Distribution (SPD).

d. Request clarification from the Government for any hazard classification not identified.

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 a flow test of the following.

A safety factor shall be included by calculating the demand to a point no greater than 10% below the available water supply curve.

Contractor to conduct new water test once underground mains have been re-routed and prior to shop drawing submittal:

a. Location Fire Hydrant #7

b. Elevation Static Test Gauge Unknown

c. Elevation Residual Test Gauge Unknown

d. Static pressure: 85 psi

e. Residual pressure: 75 psi

f. Flow: 1,063 gpm

g. Date: February 24, 2009 Time 1:50 pm

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5. Zoning:

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

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

c. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUIBLICATIONS

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

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. 13-2007 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

2. 101-2009 Safety to Life from Fire in Buildings and Structures

(Life Safety Code)

3. 170-2006 Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

D. Fire Protection Equipment Directory – 2001

E. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

1. Approval Guide – Online Version

F. Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research-2005

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

A. Sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA 13. Use nonferrous piping in

MRI Scanning Rooms.

2.2 VALVES

A. Valves in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

C. The wet system control valve shall be a listed indicating type valve.

Control valve shall be UL Listed and FM Approved for fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI. (No Substitutions Allowed).

D. Alarm valve shall be UL Listed and Factory Mutual Approved. The alarm valve shall be equipped with a removable cover assembly. The alarm valve shall be listed for installation in the vertical or horizontal position. The alarm valve shall be equipped with gauge connections on

Construction Documents 211313 - 5 the system side and supply side of the valve clapper. The alarm valve shall be equipped with an external bypass to eliminate false water flow alarms. The alarm valve trim piping shall be externally galvanized. Maximum water working pressure to 250 PSI.

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

2.3 FIRE DEPARTMENT SIAMESE CONNECTION

A. (To be provided by Civil) Brass, exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, without sill cock, and a minimum of two

65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "Standpipe and Automatic

Sprinkler".

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers except “institutional” type sprinklers shall be FM approved. Provide quick response sprinklers in all areas, except where specifically prohibited by their listing or approval.

1. Cold storage rooms: Standard response dry pendant sprinklers.

2. Elevator machine rooms: Standard response sprinklers.

3. Elevator pit: sidewall sprinklers.

4. In generator rooms: Standard response sprinklers.

5. (Note: Provide ‘cages’ to protect sprinkler heads from breakage/damage when the elevation of the head is less than 7 feet 6 inches above finished floor (mechanical rooms, janitor closets, etc).

B. Temperature Ratings: In accordance with NFPA 13, except as follows:

1. Sprinklers in elevator pits, and elevator machine rooms:

Intermediate temperature rated.

2. Sprinklers in Generator Rooms: High temperature rated.

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 system. Locate adjacent to the riser. Sprinkler heads shall be installed in center of tile or center to center.

2.6 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS/HYDRAULIC PLACARDS

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

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2.7 SWITCHES:

A. Contain in a weatherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 13 mm (1/2 inch) conduit entrance and necessary facilities for attachment to the valves. Provide two SPDT switches rated at 2.5 amps at 24 VDC.

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

C. Pressure Switches: Activation by any flow of water equal to or in excess of the discharge from one sprinkler. Water Flow Indicating

Pressure Switch will activate an alarm by way of an alarm pressure switch. The alarm pressure switch shall be compatible with system devices. The alarm pressure enclosure shall be UL Listed and Factory

Mutual Approved for the application in which it is used. The alarm pressure switch shall have the ability to be wired for Class A or

Class B service.

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

2.8 GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13.

2.9 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Supports, hangers, etc., of an approved pattern placement to conform to NFPA 13. System piping shall be substantially supported to the building structure. The installation of hangers and supports shall adhere to the requirements set forth in NFPA 13, Standard for

Installation of Sprinkler Systems. Materials used in the installation or construction of hangers and supports shall be listed and approved for such application. Hangers or supports not specifically listed for service shall be designed and bear the seal of a professional engineer.

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

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

2.7 SEALANTS FOR VIVARIUM

A. At areas in Level V Vivarium that require vermin and microorganism control, seal all fire sprinkler piping, fire sprinkler system components, and seismic bracing components. See Architectural drawing

AE2.1.1 for boundaries and additional requirements. Provide sealant type 1 to attain fully caulked joints:

1. As indicated in the drawings and specifications.

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2. At all penetrations through partitions, ceiling and floors.

3. At interface of partitions, ceilings and floors with door frames, window frames, wall protection system brackets and anchor plates, corner and edge guards, floor drains, trench drains, casework and any other fixed element interfacing with partitions, ceilings and floors.

4. At interface of partitions, ceilings and floors with with escutcheon plates and trim, including, but not limited to,…