VAMC-WRJ Building 31 Nursing Unit Renovation Project Manual Vol-2 09302022 Final.pdf

Veterans Administration Medical Center White River Junction, Vermont

Inpatient Ward Renovation VAMC Project 405-13-104

Project Manual Volume 2

Divisions 21 through 28

Issued for Bidding, Permitting & Construction

September 30, 2022

ARCHITECT:

E4H Environments for Health Architecture 185 Talcott Road, Suite 100 Williston, VT 05495 telephone 802.878.8841 facsimile 802.878.9350

E4H Project No. 201637

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PROJECT DIRECTORY

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SECTION 000102

Owner

Department of Veterans Affairs

VAMC White River Junction Attn: Stephen Slaby, Contracting Officer

Architect

E4H Environments for Health Architecture 185 Talcott Road Williston, VT 05495 888.781.8441 Attn: Bob Mallette

Consultants

Structural Engineering Engineering Ventures 208 Flynn Avenue, Suite 2A Burlington, VT 05401 802-863-6225 Attn: Russell Miller Johnson

Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Engineering L.N. Consulting 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 2J Burlington, VT 05401

802-655-1753 Attn: M. Scott Alexander

Cost Estimating VIS Construction Consultants 595 Dorset Street, Suite #5 South Burlington, VT 05403 802-658-6100 Attn: Mark Blanchard

Hazardous Materials Atlas 51 Knight Lane Williston, VT 05495 Direct Line: 802-871-8353 Cell: 802-595-2524 Attn: Kari Paritz, Staff Scientist

Commissioning Services Cx Associates 110 Main Street Burlington, VT 05401 802-861-2715 Attn: Krystin Katterman

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Life Safety Consultant Jensen-Hughes 1661 Worcester Road Suite 501 Framingham, MA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SECTION 000110

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

Section Number

000000 Cover Page - Volume 1

000000 Cover Page - Volume 2

000102 Project Directory

000107 Seals Page

000110 Table of Contents

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010000 General Requirements, (Provided by WRJ-VA)

013216.15 Project Schedules

013323 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

013323.A VA Submittal Register, Appendix A to Section 013323

013526 Governmental Safety Requirements

013533 Infection Control Procedures

014219 Reference Standards

014339 Mock-Ups

014500 Quality Control

014502 Quality Control System (QCS)

014529 Testing Laboratory Services

015719 Temporary Environmental Controls

015816 Temporary Interior Signage

016235 Recycled-Recovered Materials

017329 Cutting and Patching

017419 Construction and Demolition Waste Management

019113 Commissioning Requirements

019999 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 Demolition

028211 Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

030136 Resurfacing of Cast-In-Place Concrete

030513 Concrete Sealers

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

042000 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

055000 Metal Fabrications

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

061600 Sheathing

062000 Finish Carpentry

064000 Architectural Woodwork

066116 Solid Surfacing Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072100 Thermal Insulation

072116 Blanket Insulation

072133 Open Cell Sprayed Foam Insulation

072600 Vapor Retarders

072700 Air Vapor Barriers

078100 Applied Fireproofing

078400 Firestopping

079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

081400 Interior Wood Doors

083100 Access Panels

083473 Interior Sliding Wood Sound Control Doors Assemblies

085113 Aluminum Windows

087100 Door Hardware

087100.A Access Control, Appendix A to Section 087100

088000 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

090506 Common Work Results for Flooring

092216 Non-Structural Metal Framing

092900 Gypsum Board

093000 Tiling

095100 Acoustical Ceilings

096513 Resilient Base and Accessories

096516 Resilient Sheet Flooring

096519 Resilient Tile Flooring

096723 Resinous Flooring

096813 Tile Carpeting

097213 High Impact Wall Coverings

098100 Acoustic Insulation

098400 Acoustic Room Components

099100 Painting

099123 Interior Painting Schedule

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101123 Tackboards

101400 Interior Signage

101400.A Inpatient Ward Signage Message List, Appendix A to Section 101400

101400.B Room Identification Signage, Appendix B to Section 101400

101400.C Directional & Life Safety Signage, Appendix C to Section 101400

102133 Cubical Curtains and Track

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102600 Wall and Door Protection

102813 Toilet Accessories

104413 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

113100 Residential Appliances

117313 Patient Lifts

117313.A Structural Certification, Appendix A to Section 117313

117313.B Lift System Drawings, Appendix B to Section 117313

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122400 Window Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

130541 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

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VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

210800 Commissioning of Fire Suppression Systems

211313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

220511 Common Work Results for Plumbing

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220711 Plumbing Insulation

220800 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

221100 Facility Water Distribution

221300 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

221400 Facility Storm Drainage

224000 Plumbing Fixtures

226200 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

226300 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities

DIVISION 23 — HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230130 HVAC Air-Distribution System Cleaning

230511 Common Work Results for HVAC

230512 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation Equipment

230541 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

230711 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation

230800 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

230900 Building Automation System

232113 Hydronic Piping

232500 HVAC Water Treatment

233100 HVAC Ducts and Casings

233400 HVAC Fans

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233600 Air Terminal Units

233700 Air Outlets and Inlets

238216 Air Coils

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260501 Minor Electrical Demolition

260511 Requirements for Electrical Installations

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

260800 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

260923 Network Lighting Controls

262200 Low-Voltage Transformers

262416 Panelboards

262726 Wiring Devices

262911 Motor Controllers

262921 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

264313 Surge Protective Devices

265100 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270511 Requirements for Communications Installations

270526 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

270533 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems

270800 Commissioning of Communications Systems

271000 Control, Communications and Signal Wiring

271100 Telecommunications Room Fittings

271500 Communications Structured Cabling

275116 Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

275223 Nurse Call and Code Blue Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

280513 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

280526 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

280528 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

280800 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

281300 Physical Access Control System

283100 Fire Detection and Alarm

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COMMISSIONING OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

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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 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING

REQUIREMENTS. The commissioning process, which the Contractor is responsible to execute, is defined in Section 01 91 13 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 13 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

13 General Commissioning Requirements.

B. Refer to Section 01 91 13 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 13 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 13 and of

Division 21, is required in cooperation with the VA and the Commissioning Agent.

B. The Fire Suppression systems commissioning will include the systems listed in Section 01 91 13

General Commissioning Requirements:

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.

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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 13 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 91 13 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 resubmission. Refer to SECTION 01 91 13

GENERAL COMMISSIONING 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

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21 08 00-3 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 13 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 91 13. The instruction shall be scheduled in coordination with the COR after submission and approval of formal training plans.

Refer to Section 01 91 13 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and Division 21

Sections for additional Contractor training requirements.

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SECTION 21 13 13

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

B. The design and installation of a hydraulically calculated automatic wet-pipe system complete and ready for operation, for the first floor of Building 31, with the exception of the MICU area, located north of column line 2.

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

1. Provide two new sprinkler zones to serve the first floor project areas, originating from the existing zone control assemblies, as noted on the drawings.

2. Reduce the existing sprinkler zone so that it only serves the first floor ICU area, as noted on the drawings.

3. Sprinkler zone boundaries shall coordinate with the smoke compartment boundaries shown on the life safety drawing.

1.2 RELATED WORK

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

B. Section 33 10 00, WATER UTILITIES.

C. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

D. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS

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

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

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

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

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

2. Sprinkler Protection: Sprinkler hazard classifications shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

The hazard classification examples of uses and conditions identified in the Annex of NFPA 13 shall be mandatory for areas not listed below. Request clarification from the Government for

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21 13 13-2 any hazard classification not identified. 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, and Repair Shops.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 Occupancies: Storage rooms, trash rooms, clean and soiled linen rooms, pharmacy and associated storage, laundry, kitchens, kitchen storage areas, retail stores, retail store storage rooms, storage areas, building management storage, boiler plants, energy centers, warehouse spaces, file storage areas for the entire area of the space up to 140 square meters (1500 square feet) and Supply Processing and

Distribution (SPD).

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

4. Water Supply: Base water supply on a flow test. Attached to this specification Section is the

8 page fire pump performance test report dated August 10, 2016. Wet Pipe Sprinkler System

Contractor shall contact the VA immediately prior to preparing their system design to obtain and utilize data from the most current test. This test report is included only for use of the successful contractor to complete their flow calculations and pipe sizing criteria. There is no project scope relative to the fire pump.

5. Zoning:

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

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

6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13. The short period response parameter, Ss, of 0.239 for the White River Junction site, is found in the VA Handbook H-18-

8 Seismic Design Requirements. The Seismic Coefficient, Cp, of 0.35, is taken from Table

9.3.5.9.3 in NFPA 13. Contractor shall be responsible for confirming and using the correct

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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21 13 13-3 the installer remains responsible for correcting any conflicts with other trades and building construction that arise during installation. Partial submittals will not be accepted. Material submittals shall be approved prior to the purchase or delivery to the job site. Suitably bind submittals in notebooks or binders and provide an index referencing the appropriate specification section. In addition to the hard copies, provide submittal items in Paragraphs 1.4(A)1 through

1.4(A)5 electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR. Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

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

b. Provide a copy of the NICET certification for the NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler

Technician who prepared and signed the detailed working drawings unless the drawings are stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire Protection

Engineering.

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

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

3. Manufacturer’s Data Sheets: Provide data sheets for all materials and equipment proposed for use on the system. Include listing information and installation instructions in data sheets.

Where data sheets describe items in addition to those proposed to be used for the system, clearly identify the proposed items on the sheet.

4. Calculation Sheets:

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

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

5. Valve Charts: Provide a valve chart that identifies the location of each control valve.

Coordinate nomenclature and identification of control valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the chart shall include no less than the following: Tag ID No., Valve Size, Service (control valve, main drain, aux. drain, inspectors test valve, etc.), and

Location.

6. Final Document Submittals: Provide as-built drawings, testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT

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DATA, AND SAMPLES. In addition, submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. A complete set of as-built drawings showing the installed system with the specific interconnections between the system switches and the fire alarm equipment. Provide a complete set in the formats as follows. Submit items 2 and 3 below on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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

2) One complete set in electronic pdf format.

3) One complete set in AutoCAD format or a format as directed by the COR.

b. Material and Testing Certificate: Upon completion of the sprinkler system installation or any partial section of the system, including testing and flushing, provide a copy of a completed Material and Testing Certificate as indicated in NFPA 13. Certificates shall be provided to document all parts of the installation.

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

d. One paper copy of the Material and Testing Certificates and the Operations and

Maintenance Manuals above shall be provided in a binder. In addition, these materials shall be provided in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the COR.

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

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Reliability: The installer shall possess a valid State of Vermont 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 or approved by FM, or other nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific purpose for which it is used. All materials, devices, and equipment shall be approved by the VA. All materials and equipment shall be free from defect. All materials and equipment shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise on the contract drawings.

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1.6 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. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

13-2016 ......................................Installation of Sprinkler Systems

25-2014 ......................................Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire

Protection Systems

101-2015 ....................................Life Safety Code

170-2015 ....................................Fire Safety Symbols

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING & FITTINGS

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

1. Pipe and fittings from inside face of building 300 mm (12 in.) above finished floor to a distance of approximately 1500 mm (5 ft.) outside building: Ductile Iron, flanged fittings and

316 stainless steel bolting.

B. Piping and fittings for sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

2. Piping sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and smaller shall be black steel Schedule 40 with threaded end connections.

3. Piping sizes 65 mm (2 ½ inches) and larger shall be black steel Schedule 40 with grooved connections.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

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

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

2.2 VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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

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

Listed or FM Approved for fire protection installations. System control valve shall be rated for normal system pressure but in no case less than 175 PSI.

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C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron or ductile iron body and flanged inspection plate. Grooved ends for 2-1/2” size and larger.

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

2.4 SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be FM approved quick response except “institutional” type sprinklers shall be permitted to be UL Listed quick response. “Institutional” type sprinklers in Mental Health and

Behavior Units shall be UL listed or FM approved quick response type. Maximum break away strength shall be certified by the manufacturer to be no more than 39 kPa (85 pounds). Provide

FM approved quick response sprinklers in all areas, except that standard response sprinklers shall be provided in freezers, refrigerators, elevator hoistways, elevator machine rooms, and generator rooms. Recessed pendent heads and escutcheons are to be chrome plated. Furnish the larger diameter escutcheon where such option is available. Heads listed by UL or approved by FM is acceptable, as noted above.

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

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

2.5 SPRINKLER CABINET

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

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

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

2. General description of where each sprinkler is used.

3. Quantity of each type present in the cabinet.

4. Issue or revision date of list.

2.6 SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

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

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2.7 SWITCHES:

A. OS&Y Valve Supervisory Switches shall be in a weatherproof die cast/red baked enamel, oil resistant, aluminum housing with tamper resistant screws, 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. Valve Supervisory Switches for Ball and Butterfly Valves: May be integral with the valve.

2.8 GAUGES

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

2.9 PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.10 WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING PLATES

Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates.

2.11 ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION

Antifreeze solution shall be in accordance with NFPA 13 and shall be compatible with use in a potable water supply.

2.12 VALVE TAGS

Engraved black filled numbers and letters not less than 15 mm (1/2 inch) high for number designation, and not less than 8 mm (1/4 inch) for service designation on 19 gage, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook, brass chain, or nylon twist tie.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be accomplished by the licensed contractor. Provide a qualified technician, experienced in the installation and operation of the type of system being installed, to supervise the installation and testing of the system.

B. Installation of Piping: Accurately cut pipe to measurements established by the installer and work into place without springing or forcing. In any situation where bending of the pipe is required, use a standard pipe-bending template. Concealed piping in spaces that have finished ceilings. Where ceiling mounted equipment exists, such as in operating and radiology rooms, install sprinklers so as not to obstruct the movement or operation of the equipment. Sidewall heads may need to be utilized. In stairways, locate piping as near to the ceiling as possible to prevent tampering by unauthorized personnel and to provide a minimum headroom clearance of 2250 mm (seven feet six inches). Piping shall not obstruct the minimum means of egress clearances required by NFPA

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101. Pipe hangers, supports, and restraint of system piping, and seismic bracing shall be installed accordance with NFPA 13.

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

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

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

F. Waterflow Alarm Switches: Install waterflow alarm switches and valves in stairwells or other easily accessible locations.

G. Inspector's Test Connection: Install and supply in accordance with NFPA 13, locate in a secured area, and discharge to the exterior of the building.

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

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

J. Clearances: For systems requiring seismic protection, piping that passes through floors or walls shall have penetrations sized 50 mm (2 inches) nominally larger than the penetrating pipe for pipe sizes 25 mm (1 inch) to 90 mm (3 ½ inches) and 100 mm (4 inches) nominally larger for penetrating pipe sizes 100 mm (4 inches) and larger.

K. Sleeves: Provide for pipes passing through masonry or concrete. Provide space between the pipe and the sleeve in accordance with NFPA 13. Seal this space with a UL Listed through penetration fire stop material in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING. Where core drilling is used in lieu of sleeves, also seal space. Seal penetrations of walls, floors and ceilings of other types of construction, in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

N. For each fire department connection, provide the symbolic sign given in NFPA 170 and locate

2400 to 3000 mm (8 to 10 feet) above each connection location. Size the sign to 450 by 450 mm

(18 by 18 inches) with the symbol being at least 350 by 350 mm (14 by 14 inches).

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O. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction.

Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

Q. Painting of Pipe: In finished areas where walls and ceilings have been painted, paint primed surfaces with two coats of paint to match adjacent surfaces, except paint valves and operating accessories with two coats of gloss red enamel. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers.

Painting of sprinkler systems above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required.

Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING. Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler.

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

1. Identification Signs:

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

b. Provide valve tags for each operable valve. Coordinate nomenclature and identification of operable valves with COR. Where existing nomenclature does not exist, the Tag

Identification shall include no less than the following: (FP-B-F/SZ-#) Fire Protection, Building Number, Floor Number/Smoke Zone (if applicable), and Valve Number. (E.g., FP-500-1E-001) Fire Protection, Building 500, First Floor East, Number 001.)

2. Instruction/Information Signs:

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

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

3. Hydraulic Placards:

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

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

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

U. Coordinate commissioning with Section 21 08 00.

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V. Reference paragraphs 1.6.A and 1.6.B of Section 01 35 33, INFECTION CONTROL

PROCEDURES, for tight fitting construction required around the Airborne Infection Isolation (AII) and Ante Rooms. The requirements shall be met for the AII and Ante rooms when construction is completed.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TEST

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

Hydrostatically test system, including the fire department connections, as specified in NFPA 13, in the presence of the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or his designated representative.

Test and flush underground water line prior to performing these hydrostatic tests.

B. Final Inspection and Testing: Subject system to tests in accordance with NFPA 13, and when all necessary corrections have been accomplished, advise COR to schedule a final inspection and test. Connection to the fire alarm system shall have been in service for at least ten days prior to the final inspection, with adjustments made to prevent false alarms. Furnish all instruments, labor and materials required for the tests and provide the services of the installation foreman or other competent representative of the installer to perform the tests. Correct deficiencies and retest system as necessary, prior to the final acceptance. Include the operation of all features of the systems under normal operations in test

3.3 INSTRUCTIONS

Furnish the services of a competent instructor for not less than two hours for instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of the system, on the dates requested by the COR.

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SECTION 22 05 11

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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

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65. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

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 Coated Wire

96. THWN: Thermoplastic Heat & Water Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

97. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

98. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

99. V: Volt

100. VAC: Vacuum

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101. VA: Veterans Administration

102. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

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, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

D. Section 01 91 13, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 02 82 11, TRADITIONAL ASBESTOS ABATEMENT.

F. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

G. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

H. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

I. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS.

K. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

L. Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

M. Section 23 09 00, BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM.

N. Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

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

P. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall 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 of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code -

BPVC Section IX-2019...............Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

B31.1-2013.................................Power Piping

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

A36/A36M-2019 .........................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 Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Materials

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E119-2012a................................Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2018 ....................................International Building Code

IPC-2018 ....................................International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc:

SP-58-2018 ................................Pipe Hangers and Supports - Materials, Design, Manufacture, Selection, Application and Installation

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B ...................................Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

MG 1-2016 .................................Motors and Generators

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2019....................................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

54-2018 ......................................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2020 ......................................National Electrical Code (NEC)

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2019 ........................................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and Heat Recovery

Equipment

14-2019 ......................................Plastic Piping System Components and Related Materials

61-2019 ......................................Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects

372-2016 ....................................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

PG-18-102014(R18)...................Plumbing Design Manual

PG-18-13-2017 (R18).................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, PRODUCT DATA, and SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section 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 measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements and will fit the space available.

D. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems. Approval will be given only if all features of

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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…