B1047 Washer and Dryer RFI Questions and Answers.pdf

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This is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document from a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the installation of washer/dryer equipment. The document addresses seven clarification questions posed by contractors regarding electrical, plumbing, and installation requirements for an Alliance Laundry Systems SS030E-A washer/dryer unit.

Key requirements established through these answers include: the contractor must furnish and install a 120/208V 80A single phase 2-pole circuit breaker in panel L1A1; the contractor shall determine electrical conductor size and conduit type based on NEC requirements and manufacturer recommendations; the dryer vent exterior wall penetration must be both fire-rated and weatherproofed; all interior wall penetrations within firewalls must maintain fire rating upon completion; and existing plumbing and electrical infrastructure has sufficient capacity to support the new equipment without requiring additional upgrades. The document confirms that manufacturer specifications for the Alliance Laundry Systems unit are attached as reference material for completing the installation work.

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RFI Questions and Answers:

1. Are the breakers in panel L1A1 at positions 38–42 and 39–41 currently installed and available for use, or is the contractor required to furnish and install new breakers for this circuit? Contractor to install correct sized breaker for the equipment.

2. If the contractor is required to furnish the breakers, please confirm the required breaker size (amperage) and number of poles. Yes, contractor shall furnish appropriately sized breaker---120/208V 80A single phase 2 pole breaker

3. Please confirm whether the electrical conductor size and conduit type should be determined by the contractor based on NEC requirements and equipment nameplate data, or if these are specified in the project drawings. Yes, contractor shall meet all NEC requirements as well as manufacturers’ recommendations.

4. Please provide the electrical requirements or manufacturer cut sheet for the Alliance Laundry Systems SS030E-A washer/dryer unit. See Attached

5. Please confirm whether the exterior wall penetration for the dryer vent requires a fire-rated fire-stop system or standard weatherproof sealant. Yes, vent penetration shall be fire rated as well as weatherproofed.

6. Please confirm all interior wall penetrations will require fire-rated firestop system.

Yes, all penetrations within firewalls shall maintain fire rating when work is complete.

7. Please confirm existing plumbing and electrical infrastructure has sufficient capacity to support the new washer/dryer units without additional upgrades Yes; all existing infrastructure will be sufficient.

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