VA245-17-B-0086-A00006004.pdf

VA Huntington March 15, 2017 Install Back-Up Generator 1 00% Construction Documents Huntington, WV 25704 Project No. 581-16-101

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SECTION 22 05 11

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all sections of

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

2. AC: Alternating Current

3. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

4. AI: Analog Input

5. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

6. AO: Analog Output

7. AWG: American Wire Gauge

8. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

9. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

10. BAS: Building Automation System

11. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

12. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

13. CDA: Copper Development Association

14. C: Celsius

15. CLR: Color

16. CO: Carbon Monoxide

17. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

18. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

19. CR: Chloroprene

20. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

21. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

22. CxA: Commissioning Agent

23. db(A): Decibels (A weighted)

24. DDC: Direct Digital Control

25. DI: Digital Input

26. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

27. DO: Digital Output

28. DVD: Digital Video Disc

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29. DN: Diameter Nominal

30. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

31. ECC: Engineering Control Center

32. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

33. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

34. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

35. F: Fahrenheit

36. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

37. FD: Floor Drain

38. FED: Federal

39. FG: Fiberglass

40. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

41. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

42. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

43. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

44. Hg: Mercury

45. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

46. HP: Horsepower

47. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

48. ID: Inside Diameter

49. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

50. Kg: Kilogram

51. kPa: Kilopascal

52. lb: Pound

53. L/s: Liters Per Second

54. L/min: Liters Per Minute

55. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

56. MAX: Maximum

57. MED: Medical

58. m: Meter

59. MFG: Manufacturer

60. mg: Milligram

61. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

62. ml: Milliliter

63. mm: Millimeter

64. MIN: Minimum

65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

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66. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

67. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

68. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

69. OD: Outside Diameter

70. OSD: Open Sight Drain

71. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

72. OXY: Oxygen

73. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

74. PH: Power of Hydrogen

75. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

76. PP: Polypropylene

77. PPM: Parts per Million

78. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

79. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

80. PVC: Polyvinyl Chloride

81. PVDF: Polyvinylidene Fluoride

82. RAD: Radians

83. RO: Reverse Osmosis

84. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

85. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

86. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

87. SDI: Silt Density Index

88. SPEC: Specification

89. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

90. STD: Standard

91. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

92. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

93. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

94. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

95. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon C oated Wire

96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water-Resistant Nylo n Coated Wire

97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

99. V: Volt

100. VAC: Vacuum

101. VA: Veterans Administration

102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

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103. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

104. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

105. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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

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

D. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING: Bui lding Components for

Attachment of Hangers.

E. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

F. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

G. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

H. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL IN STALLATIONS.

I. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER C ONDUCTORS AND CABLES.

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

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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

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

A36/A36M-2012...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-96(R2013)e1........Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Su rface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a..............Standard Test Methods for F ire Tests of

Building Construction and Materials

C. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2015................International Building Code

IPC-2015................International Plumbing Code

D. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of t he Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2009..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and

Installation

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SP-69-2003..............Pipe Hangers and Supports - Selection and

Application

E. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B................Paint High Zinc Dust Conten t, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

F. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (N EMA):

MG 1-2011...............Motors and Generators

G. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2014.................National Electrical Code (N EC)

H. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-10................Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2011...........Barrier Free Design Guide

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PR ODUCT DATA, and

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this se ction shall be marked

"SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING",

with applicable paragraph identification.

C. Contractor shall make all necessary field measur ements and investigations to assure that the equipment and ass emblies shall meet contract requirements and shall fit the space avail able.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arran gement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Approval shall be given only if all features of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are eq uivalent to that required by the contract.

E. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed drawings and specifications, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

F. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of pre vious installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who sh all serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addre sses shall be submitted with the references.

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G. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Manufacturer ’s literature shall be submitted under the pertinent section rather than u nder this section.

1. Equipment and materials identification.

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

H. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnis hed together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integr ate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely com patible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals shall be made only by groups.

I. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, fo r systems and equipment. Include complete list indicating all com ponents of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for ea ch item of equipment.

2. Include listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equi pment shall be provided. The listing shall include belts for equip ment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and dis tinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture, supply and servicing of the specified products for at least 5 years.

However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least 5 years.

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent serv ice organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equi pment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. T hese organizations shall come to the site and provide ac ceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, s uch as the shut-

22 05 11 - 7 down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emer gency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of serv ice organizations providing service under these conditions for (as ap plicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critic al instrumentation, computer workstation and programmi ng shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects t hat would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appeara nce of individual components and overall assembly.

4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 22 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as re quired by the specifications. Local codes and amendments enforced by the local code official shall be enforced, if required by loc al authorities such as the natural gas supplier. If the local code s are more stringent, then the local code shall apply. Any con flicts shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer s Representative

(COR).

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materi als or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units sh all be products of one manufacturer.

6. Assembled Units: Manufacturers of equipment asse mblies, which use components made by others, assume complete responsi bility for the final assembled product.

7. Nameplates: Nameplate bearing manufacturer's nam e or identifiable trademark shall be securely affixed in a conspicuou s place on equipment, or name or trademark cast integrally wit h equipment, stamped or otherwise permanently marked on each ite m of equipment.

8. Asbestos products or equipment or materials cont aining asbestos shall not be used.

9. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or ex ceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as p roducts meet all performance requirements in this specifications sec tion. For more information regarding the product categories covere d by the Bio-

Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov .

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B. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installati on 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 COR prior to installation. Installation of the item shall not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the m aterial.

C. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in acco rdance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts betw een the manufacturer's instructions and the contract docume nts shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic files of manufacturer’s installation instructions s hall be provided to the COR at least 10 working days prior to commen cing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for opera ting, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be e asily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or s tanding on permanent platforms, without the use of portable la dders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control de vices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts betwe en this requirement and contract documents to COR for resol ution.

3. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be lic ensed and shall provide evidence of the successful completion of at least five projects of equal or greater size and complexity. P rovide tradesmen skilled in the appropriate trade.

4. If an installation is unsatisfactory to the COR, the Contractor shall correct the installation at no additional cos t or additional time to the Government.

D. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR clause 5 2.246-21.

E. Plumbing Systems: IPC, International Plumbing Co de. Unless otherwise required herein, perform plumbing work in accordanc e with the latest version of the IPC. For IPC codes referenced in the contract documents, advisory provisions shall be considered mandatory, the word “should” shall be interpreted as “shall”. Reference to the “ code official” or

“owner” shall be interpreted to mean the COR.

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F. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Care shall be exercised in the storage and handl ing of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Deb ris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping shall be r emoved.

2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all co sts, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems .

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site sh all remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for th e equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage.

2. Damaged equipment shall be replaced with an iden tical unit as determined and directed by the COR. Such replacemen t shall be at no additional cost or additional time to the Governmen t.

3. Interiors of new equipment and piping systems sh all be protected against entry of foreign matter. Both inside and ou tside shall be cleaned before painting or placing equipment in ope ration.

4. Existing equipment and piping being worked on by the Contractor shall be under the custody and responsibility of th e Contractor and shall be protected as required for new work.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data update d to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction rev isions shall be inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of s ystem operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics , wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system desig n, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emerg ency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices such as dam per and door closure interlocks shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts

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(manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished.

Information explaining any special knowledge or too ls the owner shall be required to employ shall be inserted into the As -Built documentation.

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-buil t drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provid e the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings shall be provided, and a copy of them on Auto-Cad v ersion 10 provided on compact disk or DVD. If the installing contracto r engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘thi rd party testing company’ requirement.

D. Certification documentation shall be provided pr ior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation sha ll include all test results, the names of individuals performing work f or the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followe d for all tests, and a certification that all results of tests were with in limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS SERVICES

A. Material or equipment containing a weighted aver age of greater than

0.25 percent lead shall not be used in any potable water system intended for human consumption, and shall be certif ied in accordance with NSF 61 or NSF 372.

B. In-line devices such as valves and fittings, sha ll comply with NSF 61 and NSF 372.

2.2 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Standardization of components shall be maximized to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies that inclu de components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for fin al assembled unit.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be produc ts of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other a nd with the total assembly for intended service.

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4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemb lies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assembl ies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete as sembly at no additional cost or time to the Government.

C. Components of equipment shall bear manufacturer' s name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a name plate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast in tegral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

D. Major items of equipment, which serve the same f unction, shall be the same make and model.

2.3 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compa tible in all respects with other items being furnished and with existing items so that the result shall be a complete and fully operational sy stem that conforms to contract requirements.

2.4 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Equipment shall be provided with suitable liftin g attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lift ing attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rap id lowering and braking of load.

2.5 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

A. Use symbols, nomenclature and equipment number s specified, shown on the drawings, or shown in the maintenance manuals. Coor dinate equipment and valve identification with local VAMC shops. In addi tion, provide bar code identification nameplate for all equipment whi ch shall allow the equipment identification code to be scanned into th e system for maintenance and inventory tracking. Identification for piping is specified in Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. Interior (Indoor) Equipment: Engraved nameplates , with letters not less than 7 mm (3/16 inch) high of brass with black-fill ed letters, or rigid black plastic with white letters specified in Secti on 09 91 00, PAINTING shall be permanently fastened to the equip ment. Unit components such as water heaters, tanks, coils, and filters shall be identified.

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C. Exterior (Outdoor) Equipment: Brass nameplates, with engraved black filled letters, not less than 7 mm (3/16 inch) high riveted or bolted to the equipment.

D. Control Items: All temperature, pressure, and co ntrollers shall be labeled, and the component’s function identified. I dentify and label each item as they appear on the control diagrams.

E. Valve Tags and Lists:

1. Plumbing: All valves shall be provided with valv e tags and listed on a valve list (Fixture stops not included).

2. Valve tags: Engraved black filled numbers and le tters not less than

15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and n ot less than 8 mm

(1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 m m (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or b rass chain.

3. Valve lists: Valve lists shall be created using a word processing program and printed on plastic coated cards. The pl astic-coated valve list card(s), sized 215 mm (8-1/2 inches) by 275 mm (11 inches) shall show valve tag number, valve function and area of control for each service or system. The valve list shall be in a punched 3-ring binder notebook. An additional copy of the valve list shall be mounted in picture frames for mounting to a wall. COR shall instruct contractor where frames shall be mounted.

4. A detailed plan for each floor of the building i ndicating the location and valve number for each valve shall be p rovided in the

3-ring binder notebook. Each valve location shall b e identified with a color-coded sticker or thumb tack in ceiling or a ccess door.

2.6 GALVANIZED REPAIR COMPOUND

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

2.7 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINTS

A. In lieu of the paragraph which follows, suspende d equipment support and restraints shall be designed and installed in accor dance with the

International Building Code (IBC). Submittals base d on the

International Building Code (IBC) requirements, or the following paragraphs of this Section shall be stamped and sig ned by a professional engineer registered in the state where the project is located. The Support system of suspended equipment over 227 kg (500 pounds) shall be submitted for approval of the COR in all cases. See the above specifications for lateral force design r equirements.

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B. Type Numbers Specified: For materials, design, m anufacture, selection, application, and installation refer to MSS SP-58. F or selection and application refer to MSS SP-69. Refer to Section 05 50 00, METAL

FABRICATIONS, for miscellaneous metal support mater ials and prime coat painting.

C. For Attachment to Concrete Construction:

1. Concrete insert: Type 18, MSS SP-58.

2. Self-drilling expansion shields and machine bolt expansion anchors:

Permitted in concrete not less than 100 mm (4 inche s) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

3. Power-driven fasteners: Permitted in existing co ncrete or masonry not less than 100 mm (4 inches) thick when approved by the COR for each job condition.

D. For Attachment to Steel Construction: MSS SP-58.

1. Welded attachment: Type 22.

2. Beam clamps: Types 20, 21, 28 or 29. Type 23 C-c lamp shall be used for individual copper tubing up to 23 mm (7/8 inch) outside diameter.

E. Attachment to Metal Pan or Deck: As required for materials specified in

Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING.

F. Hanger Rods: Hot-rolled steel, ASTM A36/A36M or ASTM A575 for allowable load listed in MSS SP-58. For piping, provide adjus tment means for controlling level or slope. Types 13 or 15 turn-buc kles shall provide

40 mm (1-1/2 inches) minimum of adjustment and inco rporate locknuts.

All-thread rods are acceptable.

G. Multiple (Trapeze) Hangers: Galvanized, cold for med, lipped steel channel horizontal member, not less than 43 mm by 4 3 mm (1-5/8 inches by 1-5/8 inches), 2.7 mm (No. 12 gage), designed to accept special spring held, hardened steel nuts.

1. Allowable hanger load: Manufacturers rating less 91kg (200 pounds).

2. Guide individual pipes on the horizontal member of every other trapeze hanger with 8 mm (1/4 inch) U-bolt fabricat ed from steel rod. Provide Type 40 insulation shield, secured by two 15 mm (1/2 inch) galvanized steel bands, or insulated calcium silicate shield for insulated piping at each hanger.

H. Pipe Hangers and Supports: (MSS SP-58), use hang ers sized to encircle insulation on insulated piping. Refer to Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING

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INSULATION for insulation thickness. To protect ins ulation, provide

Type 39 saddles for roller type supports or insulat ed calcium silicate shields. Provide Type 40 insulation shield or insul ated calcium silicate shield at all other types of supports and hangers including those for insulated piping.

1. General Types (MSS SP-58):

a. Standard clevis hanger: Type 1; provide locknut.

b. Riser clamps: Type 8.

c. Wall brackets: Types 31, 32 or 33.

d. Roller supports: Type 41, 43, 44 and 46.

e. Saddle support: Type 36, 37 or 38.

f. Turnbuckle: Types 13 or 15.

g. U-bolt clamp: Type 24.

2. Plumbing Piping (Other Than General Types):

a. Horizontal piping: Type 1, 5, 7, 9, and 10.

I. Pre-insulated Calcium Silicate Shields:

1. Provide 360 degree water resistant high density 965 kPa (140 psig) compressive strength calcium silicate shields encas ed in galvanized metal.

2. Pre-insulated calcium silicate shields to be ins talled at the point of support during erection.

3. Shield thickness shall match the pipe insulation .

4. The type of shield is selected by the temperatur e of the pipe, the load it must carry, and the type of support it shal l be used with.

a. Shields for supporting cold water shall have ins ulation that extends a minimum of 25 mm (1 inch) past the sheet metal.

b. The insulated calcium silicate shield shall supp ort the maximum allowable water filled span as indicated in MSS SP- 69. To support the load, the shields shall have one or more of the following features: structural inserts 4138 kPa (600 psig) co mpressive strength, an extra bottom metal shield, or formed s tructural steel (ASTM A36/A36M) wear plates welded to the bot tom sheet metal jacket.

5. Shields shall be used on steel clevis hanger typ e supports, trapeze hangers, roller supports or flat surfaces.

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2.8 TOOLS AND LUBRICANTS

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

B. Tool Containers: metal, permanently identified f or intended service and mounted, or located, where directed by the COR.

C. Lubricants: A minimum of 0.95 L (1 quart) of oil , and 0.45 kg (1 pound) of grease, of equipment manufacturer's recommended grade and type, in unopened containers and properly identified as to u se for each different application. Bio-based materials shall be utilized when possible.

2.09 ASBESTOS

A. Materials containing asbestos are not permitted.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 ARRANGEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT AND PIPING

A. Location of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, a nd equipment, access provisions shall be coordinated with the work of al l trades. Piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment shall be l ocated clear of other services and utilities. Equipment layout draw ings shall be prepared to coordinate proper location and personne l access of all facilities.

B. Manufacturer's published recommendations shall b e followed for installation methods not otherwise specified.

C. Operating Personnel Access and Observation Provi sions: All equipment and systems shall be arranged to provide clear view and easy access, without use of portable ladders, for maintenance, t esting and operation of all devices including, but not limited to: all e quipment items, valves, transmitters, sensors, meters and control d evices. All gages and indicators shall be clearly visible by personne l standing on the floor or on permanent platforms. Maintenance and op erating space and access provisions that are shown on the drawings sh all not be changed nor reduced.

D. Structural systems necessary for pipe and equipm ent support shall be coordinated to permit proper installation.

E. Location of pipe shall be accurately coordinated with equipment and piping locations.

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F. Cutting Holes:

1. Holes shall be located to avoid interference wit h structural members such as beams or grade beams. Holes shall be laid o ut in advance and drilling done only after approval by COR. If the Co ntractor considers it necessary to drill through structural members, this matter shall be referred to COR for approval.

2. Waterproof membrane shall not be penetrated. Pip e floor penetration block outs shall be provided outside the extents of the waterproof membrane.

3. Holes through concrete and masonry shall be cut by rotary core drill. Pneumatic hammer, impact electric, and hand or manual hammer type drill shall not be allowed, except as permitte d by COR where working area space is limited.

G. Protection and Cleaning:

1. Equipment and materials shall be carefully handl ed, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before a nd during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and as approved by the COR. Damaged or defective it ems in the opinion of the COR, shall be replaced at no additio nal cost or time to the Government.

2. Protect all finished parts of equipment, such as shafts and bearings where accessible, from rust prior to operation by m eans of protective grease coating and wrapping. Close pipe openings with caps or plugs during installation. Pipe openings, e quipment, and plumbing fixtures shall be tightly covered against dirt or mechanical injury. At completion of all work thorou ghly clean fixtures, exposed materials and equipment.

I. Concrete and Grout: Concrete and shrink compensa ting grout 25 MPa (3000 psig) minimum, specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST- IN-PLACE CONCRETE, shall be used for all pad or floor mounted equipmen t.

J. Valves and other devices shall be installed with due regard for ease in reading or operating and maintaining said devices. Servicing shall not require dismantling adjacent equipment or pipe work .

K. Interconnection of Controls and Instruments: Ele ctrical interconnection is generally not shown but shall be provided. This includes interconnections of sensors, transmitters, transduc ers, control

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L. Many plumbing systems interface with the HVAC co ntrol system. See the

HVAC control points list and Section 23 09 23, DIRE CT DIGITAL CONTROL

SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

M. Inaccessible Equipment:

1. Where the Government determines that the Contrac tor has installed equipment not conveniently accessible for operation and maintenance, equipment shall be removed and reinstalled or remed ial action performed as directed at no additional cost or addi tional time to the Government.

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

3.2 TEMPORARY PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

A. Continuity of operation of existing facilities m ay require temporary installation or relocation of equipment and piping. Temporary equipment or pipe installation or relocation shall be provide d to maintain continuity of operation of existing facilities.

B. The Contractor shall provide all required facili ties in accordance with the requirements of phased construction and mainten ance of service. All piping and equipment shall be properly supported, s loped to drain, operate without excessive stress, and shall be insu lated where injury can occur to personnel by contact with operating fa cilities. The requirements of paragraph 3.1 shall apply.

C. Temporary facilities and piping shall be complet ely removed back to the nearest active distribution branch or main pipe lin e and any openings in structures sealed. Dead legs are not allowed in potable water systems. Necessary blind flanges and caps shall be provided to seal open piping remaining in service.

3.3 RIGGING

A. Openings in building structures shall be planned to accommodate design scheme.

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B. Alternative methods of equipment delivery shall be offered and shall be considered by Government under specified restrictio ns of phasing and service requirements as well as structural integrit y of the building.

C. All openings in the building shall be closed whe n not required for rigging operations to maintain proper environment i n the facility for

Government operation and maintenance of service.

D. Contractor shall provide all facilities required to deliver specified equipment and place on foundations. Attachments to structures for rigging purposes and support of equipment on struct ures shall be

Contractor's full responsibility.

E. Contractor shall check all clearances, weight li mitations and shall provide a rigging plan designed by a Registered Pro fessional Engineer.

All modifications to structures, including reinforc ement thereof, shall be at Contractor's cost, time and responsibility.

F. Rigging plan and methods shall be referred to CO R for evaluation prior to actual work.

3.4 PIPE AND EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Where hanger spacing does not correspond with jo ist or rib spacing, use structural steel channels secured directly to joist and rib structure that shall correspond to the required hanger spacin g, and then suspend the equipment and piping from the channels. Holes s hall be drilled or burned in structural steel ONLY with the prior writ ten approval of the

COR.

B. The use of chain pipe supports, wire or strap ha ngers; wood for blocking, stays and bracing, or hangers suspended f rom piping above shall not be permitted. Rusty products shall be rep laced.

C. Hanger rods shall be used that are straight and vertical. Turnbuckles for vertical adjustments shall be omitted where lim ited space prevents use. A minimum of 15 mm (1/2 inch) clearance betwee n pipe or piping covering and adjacent work shall be provided.

D. For horizontal and vertical plumbing pipe suppor ts, refer to the

International Plumbing Code (IPC) and these specifi cations.

E. Overhead Supports:

1. The basic structural system of the building is d esigned to sustain the loads imposed by equipment and piping to be sup ported overhead.

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2. Provide steel structural members, in addition to those shown, of adequate capability to support the imposed loads, l ocated in accordance with the final approved layout of equipm ent and piping.

3. Tubing and capillary systems shall be supported in channel troughs.

F. Floor Supports:

1. Provide concrete bases, concrete anchor blocks a nd pedestals, and structural steel systems for support of equipment a nd piping.

Concrete bases and structural systems shall be anch ored and doweled to resist forces under operating and seismic condit ions (if applicable) without excessive displacement or struc tural failure.

2. Bases and supports shall not be located and inst alled until equipment mounted thereon has been approved. Bases shall be sized to match equipment mounted thereon plus 50 mm (2 inch) excess on all edges. Structural drawings shall be reviewed for ad ditional requirements. Bases shall be neatly finished and sm oothed, shall have chamfered edges at the top, and shall be suita ble for painting.

3. All equipment shall be shimmed, leveled, firmly anchored, and grouted with epoxy grout. Anchor bolts shall be pla ced in sleeves, anchored to the bases. Fill the annular space betwe en sleeves and bolts with a grout material to permit alignment and realignment.

3.5 LUBRICATION

A. All equipment and devices requiring lubrication shall be lubricated prior to initial operation. All devices and equipme nt shall be field checked for proper lubrication.

B. All devices and equipment shall be equipped with required lubrication fittings. A minimum of one liter (one quart) of oil and 0.45 kg (1 pound) of grease of manufacturer's recommended grad e and type for each different application shall be provided. All materi als shall be delivered to COR in unopened containers that are pr operly identified as to application.

C. A separate grease gun with attachments for appli cable fittings shall be provided for each type of grease applied.

D. All lubrication points shall be accessible witho ut disassembling equipment, except to remove access plates.

E. All lubrication points shall be extended to one side of the equipment.

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3.6 CLEANING AND PAINTING

A. Prior to final inspection and acceptance of the plant and facilities for beneficial use by the Government, the plant fac ilities, equipment and systems shall be thoroughly cleaned and painted . Refer to Section

09 91 00, PAINTING.

B. In addition, the following special conditions ap ply:

1. Cleaning shall be thorough. Solvents, cleaning m aterials and methods recommended by the manufacturers shall be used for the specific tasks. All rust shall be removed prior to painting and from surfaces to remain unpainted. Scratches, scuffs, and abrasio ns shall be repaired prior to applying prime and finish coats.

2. The following Material and Equipment shall NOT b e painted:

a. Controllers, control switches, and safety switch es.

b. Control and interlock devices.

c. Regulators.

e. Control valves and thermostatic elements.

f. Lubrication devices and grease fittings.

g. Copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel and bro nze surfaces.

h. Valve stems and rotating shafts.

i. Glass.

j. Name plates.

3. Control and instrument panels shall be cleaned a nd damaged surfaces repaired. Touch-up painting shall be made with matc hing paint type and color obtained from manufacturer or computer ma tched.

4. Temporary Facilities: Apply paint to surfaces th at do not have existing finish coats per Section 09 91 00, Paintin g.

5. The final result shall be a smooth, even-colored , even-textured factory finish on all items. The entire piece of eq uipment shall be repainted, if necessary, to achieve this. Lead base d paints shall not be used.

3.7 IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

A. Laminated plastic signs, with engraved lettering not less than 7 mm

(3/16 inch) high, shall be provided that designates equipment function, for all equipment, switches, motor controllers, rel ays, meters, control devices, including automatic control valves. Nomenc lature and identification symbols shall correspond to that use d in maintenance

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B. Factory Built Equipment: Metal plate, securely a ttached, with name and address of manufacturer, serial number, model numbe r, size, and performance data shall be placed on factory built e quipment.

C. Pipe Identification: Refer to Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

3.8 STARTUP AND TEMPORARY OPERATION

A. Startup of equipment shall be performed as descr ibed in the equipment specifications. Vibration within specified toleranc e shall be verified prior to extended operation. Temporary use of equip ment is specified in

Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, TE MPORARY USE OF

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

3.9 OPERATING AND PERFORMANCE TESTS

A. Prior to the final inspection, all required test s shall be performed as specified in Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS , Article, TESTS and submit the test reports and records to the COR.

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

C. When completion of certain work or systems occur s at a time when final control settings and adjustments cannot be properly made to make performance tests, then conduct such performance te sts and finalize control settings during the first actual seasonal u se of the respective systems following completion of work. Rescheduling of these tests shall be requested in writing to COR for approval.

3.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. All new and temporary equipment and all elements of each assembly shall be included.

B. Data sheet on each device listing model, size, c apacity, pressure, and other information shall be included.

C. Manufacturer’s installation, maintenance, repair , and operation instructions for each device shall be included. Ass embly drawings and parts lists shall also be included. A summary of op erating precautions and reasons for precautions shall be included in th e Operations and

Maintenance Manual.

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D. Lubrication instructions, type and quantity of l ubricant shall be included.

E. Schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams of all co ntrol systems corrected to include all field modifications shall be include d.

F. Set points of all interlock devices shall be lis ted.

G. Trouble-shooting guide for the control system tr oubleshooting shall be inserted into the Operations and Maintenance Manual .

H. The control system sequence of operation correct ed with submittal review comments shall be inserted into the Operatio ns and Maintenance

Manual.

I. Emergency procedures for shutdown and startup of equipment and systems.

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