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This document provides details for a solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command at Fort Benning, Georgia. The solicitation seeks proposals for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide construction and repair services at Fort Benning and related sites for a one year period, with a minimum $5,000 guarantee and maximum task order of $5,000,000. Services include construction, repair, maintenance, and related work. The contract will be set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $36.5 million. The solicitation will be available on January 28, 2019 with proposals due February 28, 2019. Interested parties should monitor the FedBizOpps website for additional details. The point of contact for any questions is the named contracting staff at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command office at Fort Benning.
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SECTION 23 11 25 Page 1
SECTION 23 11 25
FACILITY GAS
PIPING 11/08
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMAR Y
This specification section applies to exterior buried and above ground and within the building in compliance with NFPA 54/AGA Z223 .1NFPA 58, "Fuel Gas Piping ".
1.2 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced . The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION (AGA)
AGA XR0603 (2006; 8th Ed) AGA Plastic Pipe Manual for
Gas Service
AGA Z223 .l (2012) National Fuel Gas Code
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
ANSI Z21 .l (2010; Addenda A 2011; Addenda B 2012) Household Cooking Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21 .15/CSA 9.1 (2009; Addenda A 2012, Addenda B 2013; R
2014) Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appliances, Appliance Connector Valves and Hose End Valves
ANSI Z21 .18/CSA 6.3 (2007; Addenda A 2010; Addenda B 2012; R
2013) Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators
ANSI Z21 .21/CSA 6.5 (2015) Automat ic Valves for Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21 .24/CSA 6.10 (2006; R 2011) Connectors for Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21 .41/CSA 6.9 (2014) Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel Appliances
ANSI Z21 .69/CSA 6.16 (2009; Addenda A 2012; R 2014) Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21 .78/CSA 6.20 (2010; R 2015) Standard Specification for
Combination Gas Controls for Gas Appliances
ANSI Z21 .80/CSA 6.22 (2011; Addenda A 2012; R 2016) Line
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 2
Pressure Regulators
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 3
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE (API)
API 570 (2016, 4th Ed) Piping Inspection Code :
In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems
API MPMS 2 .2A (1995; R 2012) Measurement and Calibrat ion of Upright Cylindrical Tanks by the Manual Strapping Method
API MPMS 2 .2E (2004; Errata 2009; R 2009) Petroleum and
Liquid Petroleum Products - Calibration of Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks - Part 1:
Manual Methods
API RP 1110 (2013) Pressure Testing of Steel Pipelines for the Transportation of Gas, Petroleum Gas, Hazardous Liquids, Highly Volatile Liquids or Carbon Dioxide
API RP 2003 (2008; 7th Ed) Protection Against
Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents
API RP 2009 (2002; R 2007; 7th Ed) Safe Welding, Cutting, and Hot Work Practices in Refineries, Gasoline Plants, and Petrochemical Plants
API Spec 15LR (2001; R 2013) Specification for Low
Pressure Fiberglass Line Pipe and Fittings
API Spec 5CT (2011; Errata 1 2012; Errata 2 2016)
Specification for Casing and Tubing
API Spec 6D (2014; Errata 1-2 2014; Errata 3-6 2015;
ADD 1 2015; ADD 2 2016; Errata 7 2016;
Errata 8 2016) Specification for Pipeline Valves
API Std 598 (2009) Valve Inspecting and Testing
API Std 607 (2016) Testing of Valves : Fire Test for
Soft-Seated Quarter-Turn Valves
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE )
ASCE 25-16 (2016) Earthquake-Activated Automatic Gas
Shutoff Devices
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)
AWS A5 .8/A5 .8M (2011; Amendment 2012) Specification for
Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding
AWS WHB-2.9 (2004) Welding Handbook; Volume 2, Welding
Processes, Part 1
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 4
ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)
ASME A13.1 (2015) Scheme for the Identification of
Piping Systems
ASME Bl .1 (2003; R 2008) Unified Inch Screw Threads
(UN and UNR Thread Form)
ASME Bl.20.1 (2013) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch)
ASME Bl .20.2M (2006; R 2011) Pipe Threads, 60 Deg .
General Purpose (Metric)
ASME B16.1 (2015) Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged
Fittings Classes 25, 125, and 250
ASME B16.11 (2011) Forged Fittings, Socket-Welding and
Threaded
ASME B16.21 (2011) Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe
Flanges
ASME B16.3 (2011) Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings, Classes 150 and 300
ASME B16.33 (2012) Manually Operated Metallic Gas
Valves for Use in Gas Piping Systems Up to 125 psi, Sizes NPS 1/2 - NPS 2
ASME B16.39 (2014) Standard for Malleable Iron
Threaded Pipe Unions; Classes 150, 250, and 300
ASME B16.5 (2013) Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings:
NPS 1/2 Through NPS 24 Metric/Inch Standard
ASME B16.9 (2012) Standard for Factory-Made Wrought
Steel Buttwelding Fittings
ASME B18.2 .1 (2012; Errata 2013) Square and Hex Bolts and Screws (Inch Series)
ASME B18.2 .2 (2010) Nuts for General Applications :
Machine Screw Nuts, Hex, Square, Hex Flange, and Coupling Nuts (Inch Series)
ASME B31 .9 (2014) Building Services Piping
ASME B36.lOM (2015) Standard for Welded and Seamless
Wrought Steel Pipe
ASME BPVC SEC IX (2010) BPVC Section IX-Welding and Brazing
Qualifications
ASME BPVC SEC VIII Dl (2010) BPVC Section VIII-Rules for
Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 5
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM 01.01 (2017) Steel - Piping, Tubing, Fittings
ASTM A105/A105M (2014) Standard Specification for Carbon
Steel Forgings for Piping Applications
ASTM A181/A181M (2014) Standard Specification for Carbon
Steel Forgings, for General-Purpose Piping
ASTM A193/A193M (2016) Standard Specification for
Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting Materials for High-Temperat ure Service and Other Special Purpose Applications
ASTM A194/A194M (2016a) Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for Bolts for High-Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or Both
ASTM A513/A513M (2015) Standard Specification for
Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
ASTM A53/A53M (2012) Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
ASTM A666 (2015) Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
ASTM B210 (2012) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes
ASTM B210M (2012) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes (Metric)
ASTM B241/B2 41M (2016) Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seamless Extruded Tube
ASTM B280 (2016) Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service
ASTM B88 (2016) Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Water Tube
ASTM B88M (2016) Standard Specification for Seamless
Copper Water Tube (Metric)
ASTM D2513 (2014; E 2014) Thermoplastic Gas Pressure
Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings
ASTM D2517 (2006; R 2011) Reinforced Epoxy Resin Gas
Pressure Pipe and Fittings
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 10
ASTM F2015 (2000; R 2013) Standard Specification for Lap Joint Flange Pipe End Applications
CSA GROUP (CSA)
ANSI LC 1/CSA 6.26 (2016) Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using
Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
CGA 3.11-M88 (2015) Lever Operated Pressure Lubricated
Plug Type Gas Shut-Off Valves
CGA 3.16-M88 (2015) Lever Operated Non-Lubricated Gas
Shut-Off Valves
CGA 9.2-M88 (1988; R 2009) Manually Operated Shut-Off
Valves for Gas Piping Systems
FM GLOBAL (FM)
FM APP GUIDE (updated on-line) Approval Guide http ://www .approvalguide .com/
MANUFACTURERS STANDARDIZATION SOCIETY OF THE VALVE AND FITTINGS
INDUSTRY (MSS)
MSS SP-25 (2013) Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions
MSS SP-58 (1993; Reaffirmed 2010) Pipe Hangers and
Supports - Materials, Design and Manufacture, Selection, Application, and Installation
MSS SP-83 (2014) Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions Socket
Welding and Threaded
MSS SP-86 (2014) Guidelines for Metric Data in
Standards for Valves, Flanges, Fittings and Actuators
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 54 (2015) National Fuel Gas Code
NFPA 58 (2017) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
NFPA 70 (2017) National Electrical Code
SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
(SMACNA)
SMACNA 1981 (2008) Seismic Restraint Manual Guidelines for Mechanical Systems, 3rd Edition
SOCIETY FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS (SSPC)
SSPC SP 6/NACE No .3 (2007) Commercial Blast Cleaning
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 11
U .S . DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
MIL-STD-101 (2014; Rev C) Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed Gas Cylinders
UFC 3-310-04 (2013) Seismic Design for Buildings
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)
UL 125 (2014; Reprint Feb 2015) Safety Flow Control Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas
UL 842 (2015) Standard for Valves for Flammable
Fluids
UL 860 (2014) Pipe Unions for Flammable and Combustible Fluids and Fire-Protection Service
UL FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE (2012) Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases Equipment Directory
1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The gas piping system includes [natural gas] [and] [liquid petroleum] piping and appurtenances from point of connection with supply system, as indicated, to gas operated equipment within the facility . Submit operation and maintenance data in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION AND MA INTENANCE DATA, in three separate packages . Section 23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS applies to this section, with additions and modifications specified herein. [Provide cathodically protected insulating joints connecting aboveground piping from the meter to the building, with [lightning arrestors] [zinc grounding cells] conforming to API RP 2003, installed where indicated .]
1.3.1 Gas Facility System and Equipment Operation
Include shop drawings showing piping layout, locations of system valves, gas line markers [ and cathodic protection system ]; step-by-step procedures for system start up, operat ion and shutdown (index system components and equipment to the system drawings); isolation procedures including valve operat ion to shutdown or isolate each section of the system (index valves to the system maps and provide separate procedures for normal operation and emergency shutdown if required to be different). Submit Data package No. 4.
1.3.2 Gas Facility System Maintenance
Include maintenance procedures and frequency for system and equipment;
identification of pipe materials and manufacturer by locations, pipe repair procedures, and jointing procedures at transitions to other piping material or material from a different manufacturer. Submit Data Package No.4.
1.3.3 Gas Facility Equipment Maintenance
Include identification of valves, shut-offs, disconnects, and other equipment by materials, manufacturer, vendor identification and location;
maintenance procedures and recommended tool kits for valves and equipment;
recommended repair methods (i.e ., field repair, factory repair, or
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 12 replacement) for each valve and piece of equipment; and preventive maintenance procedures, possible failure modes and troubleshooting guide .
Submit Data Package No. 3.
l .4 SUBMITTALS
NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project.
The Guide Specification technical editors have designated those items that require Government approval , due to their COJii>lexity or criticality , with a "G." Generally , other submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's Quality Control System. Only add a "G" to an item , if the submittal is sufficiently important or COJii>lex in context of the project.
For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation to indicate the approving authority.
Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer ; "DO" for District Office (Engineering Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G" typically are not used for Navy , Air Force, and NASA projects.
Use the "S" classification only in SD-11 Closeout Submittals. The "S" following a submittal item indicates that the submittal is required for the Sustainability Notebook to fulfill federally mandated sustainable requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING.
Choose the first bracketed item for Navy , Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for Army projects.
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;
submittals not having a "G" designation are for [Contractor Quality Control approval.] [information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government .] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability Notebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINAB ILITY REPORTING . Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00
SUBM ITTAL PROCEDURES :
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Gas Piping System; G [, l l
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 13
SD-03 Product Data
Pipe and Fittings; G [, ]] Gas Equipment Connectors; G [, [ ]] LPG Containers and Accessories; G [, [ ]] Gas Piping System; G [, [ ]] Pipe Coating Materials; G [, [ ]] Pressure Regulators; G [, [ ]] Risers; G [, [ ]] Transition Fittings; G [, ]] Valves; G [, [ ]] Warning and Identification Tape; G [, ]]
SD-06 Test Reports
Testing; G [, ]] Pressure Tests; G [, [ ]] Pressure Tests for Liquified Petroleum Gas; G [, ll Test with Gas; G [, [ ]]
SD-07 Certificates
Welders Procedures and Qualifications; G [, l l Assigned Number, Letter, or Symbol; G [, [ ll
SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions
PE Pipe and Fittings; G [, ]] Pipe Coating Materials; G [, ]]
SD-10 Operat ion and Maintenance Data
Gas Facility System and Equipment Operation; G [, l l Gas Facility System Maintenance; G [, ]] Gas Facility Equipment Maintenance; G [-, ]]
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Submit manufacturer's descriptive data and installation instructions for approval for compression-type mechanical joints used in joining dissimilar materials and for insulating joints . Mark all valves, flanges and fittings in accordance with MSS SP-25 .
1.5.l Welding Qualifications
NOTE: When the need exists for more stringent welding requirements , the designer may develop an alternate paragraph from industry standards using the applicable portions of Section 40 05 13.96 WELDING PROCESS PIPING as a guide.
a. Weld piping in accordance with qualified procedures using per formance qualified welders and welding operators in accordance with API RP 2009, ASME BPVC SEC IX, and ASME B31 .9. Welding procedures qualified by others, and welders and welding operators qualified by another employer may be accepted as permitted by ASME B31 .9. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 24 hours in advance of tests, and per form at the work
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 14 site if practicable .
b . Submit a certified copy of welders procedures and qualifications metal and PE in conformance with ASME B31 .9 for each welder and welding operator. Submit the assigned number, letter, or symbol that will be used in identifying the work of each welder to the Contracting Officer.[ Weld all structural members in accordance with Section 05 05 23 .16 STRUCTURAL WELDING, and in conformance with AWS A5 .8/A5 .8M , and AWS WHB-2.9.]
1.5.2 Jointing Thermoplastic and Fiberglass Piping
Perform all jointing of piping using qualified joiners and qualified procedures in accordance with AGA XR0603. Furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of qualified procedures and list of and identification symbols of qualified joiners . Submit manufacturer's installation instructions and manufacturer's visual joint appearance chart, including all PE pipe and fittings.
1.5.3 Shop Drawings
Submit drawings for complete Gas Piping System , within [30] ] days of contract award, showing location, size and all branches of pipeline;
location of all required shutoff valves; and instructions necessary for the installation of gas equipment connectors and supports . Include LP storage tank, pad, and mounting details.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.6.l Plastic Pipe
Handle, transport, and store plastic pipe and fittings carefully . Plug or cap pipe and fittings ends during transportation or storage to minimize dirt and moisture entry . Do not subject piping to abrasion or concentrated external loads. Discard PE pipe sections and fittings that have been damaged.
1.6.2 CSST Tubing
Handle, transport and store CSST tubing on the wooden spool or shipping container provided by the manufacturer . Insure tubing ends are capped during transportation and storage to minimize dirt and moisture entry .
Discard any tubing segment and fitting that has been damaged.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2 .1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Provide materials and equipment which are the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products and that essentially duplicate items that have been in satisfactory use for at least 2 years prior to bid opening . Asbestos or products containing asbestos are not allowed . Submit catalog data and installation instructions for pipe, valves, all related system components, pipe coating materials and application procedures. Conform to NFPA 54NFPA 58 and with requirements specified herein. Provide supply piping to appliances or equipment at least as large as the inlets thereof.
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 15
2 .2 GAS PIPING SYSTEM AND FITTINGS
NOTE: When acceptable to the serving gas supplier aluminum , thermoplastic or fiberglass pipe ; copper , aluminum alloy , or steel tubing may be used with gases not corrosive to such materials. Before selecting aluminum , copper , thermoplastic or fiberglass materials , contact the gas supplier for a gas analysis to determine the types of chemicals which will be in the gas supply , and select suitable materials based on the gas analysis. In general , odorized gas is not suitable for aluminum or copper bearing materials.
(2.2.1 Steel Pipe, Joints, and Fittings
NOTE: For steam electric generation stations , industrial and institutional plants , and central heating plants , use Schedule 80 black steel piping in accordance with ANSI B31.l for threaded joints.
a. Pipe : Black carbon steel in accordance with ASTM A53/A53M , Schedule (40] [80], threaded ends for sizes 50 mm 2 inches and smaller;
otherwise, plain end beveled for butt welding .
b . Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, black malleable iron .
c. Socket-Welding Fittings: ASME B16.11, forged steel.
d. Butt-Welding Fittings: ASME B16.9, with backing rings of compat ible material.
e . Unions: MSS SP-83ASME B16.39, black malleable iron.
f. Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5 steel flanges or convoluted steel flanges conforming to ASME BPVC SEC VIII Dl, with flange faces having integral grooves of rectangular cross sections which afford containment for self-energizing gasket material.
NOTE: Other materials , such as threaded ductile iron , copper or brass pipe in iron pipe sizes, may be used with gases noncorrosive to such materials.
Designer may specify other approved materials and list proper reference publications based on those materials in this paragraph and reference paragraph. Designer also may delete materials or equipment listed if not desirable or applicable.
Provide steel pipe conforming to ASME B36.10M; and malleable-iron threaded fittings conforming to MSS SP-86 ASME B16.1 and ASME B16.3. Provide steel pipe flanges and flanged fittings, including bolts, nuts, and bolt pattern in accordance with ASME B16.5 and ASTM A105/A105M . Provide wrought steel
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 16 buttwelding fittings conforming to ASME Bl 6.9. Provide socket welding and threaded forged steel fittings conforming to MSS SP-83 ASME Bl 6.ll[ and ASTM Al81/Al81M , Class 60].
l (2 .2 .2 Aluminum Alloy Pipe and Tubing, Joints, and Fittings
Provide aluminum alloy pipe conforming to ASTM B241/B2 41M , except that alloy 5456 is not allowed . Mark the ends of each length of pipe indicating it conforms to NFPA 54 NFPA 58. Thread, flange, braze, or weld pipe joints . Provide aluminum alloy tubing conforming to ASTM B210M ASTM B210, Type A or B, or ASTM B241/B2 41M , Type A or equivalent, with joints made up with gas tubing fittings recommended by the tubing manufacturer .
l (2 .2 .3 Copper Tubing, Joints and Fittings
Provide copper tubing conforming to ASTM B88M ASTM B88, Type K or L, or ASTM B280, with tubing joints made up with tubing fittings recommended by the tubing manufacturer . Provide copper and copper alloy press fittings, with sealing elements of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (HNBR) , factory installed, or an alternative supplied by the fitting manufacturer .
l (2 .2 .4 Steel Tubing, Joints and Fittings
Provide steel tubing conforming to ASTM 01.01, and ASTM A513/A513M , with tubing joints made up with gas tubing fittings recommended by the tubing manufacturer .
l (2 .2 .5 Thermoplastic Pipe, Tubing, Joints, and Fittings
NOTE: Use of thermoplastic pipe or components is not allowed under buildings. Use only for outdoor , underground installations only.
Provide thermoplastic pipe, tubing,casing and joints and fittings conforming to ASTM 02513 and API Spec 5CT.
l (2 .2 .6 Fiberglass Pipe, Joints, and Fittings
Provide fiberglass piping systems conforming to ASTM 02517 and API Spec 15LR .
l (2 .2 .7 Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, Fittings and Accessories
Provide corrugated stainless steel tubing conforming to ANSI LC l/CSA 6.26 (austenitic stainless steel of series 300) with tubing joints made with special mechanical fittings as supplied by the tubing manufacturer.
2 .2.7.l Tubing
Austenitic stainless alloy of series 300 with polyethylene jacket/coating in accordance with ANSI LC l/CSA 6.26 for sizes 9.4-mm 3/8-inch through 50-mm 2-inch
2 .2.7.2 Mechanical Fittings
Copper alloy with one end matched to the corrugated tubing and one end with NPT threads in accordance with ASME Bl .20.l
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 17
2 .2.7.3 Striker Plates
Hardened steel designed to protect tubing from mechanical damage in accordance with ANSI LC 1/CSA 6.26
2 .2 .7 . 4 Manifolds
Malleable iron, steel or copper alloy with threaded connections/ports in accordance with ASME Bl .20.1 l (2 .2 .8 Sealants for Steel Pipe Threaded Joints
NOTE: Use this paragraph only if steel threaded pipe is specified.
Provide joint sealing compound as listed in UL FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE, Class 20 or less . For taping, use tetrafluoroethylene tape conforming to
UL FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE .
] 2 .2 .9 Warning and Identification
Provide pipe flow markings, warning and identification tape, and metal tags as required.
2 .2.10 Flange Gaskets
Provide gaskets of nonasbestos compressed material in accordance with ASME B16.21, 1.6 mm 1/16 inch thickness, full face or self-centering flat ring type, containing aramid fibers bonded with styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) or nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) suitable for a maximum 316 degrees C 600 degree F service, to be used for hydrocarbon service .
2 .2 . 11 Pipe Threads
Provide pipe threads conforming to ASME Bl .20.2MASME Bl .20 .1.
2 .2.12 Escutcheons
Provide chromium-plated steel or chromium-plated brass escutcheons, either one piece or split pattern, held in place by internal spring tension or set screw.
2 .2.13 Gas Transition Fittings
NOTE: Choose the applicable options from the following:
a. Provide steel to plastic (PE) designed for steel-to-plastic with tapping tee or sleeve conforming to AGA XR0603 requirements for transitions fittings.. Coat or wrap exposed steel pipe with heavy plastic coating .]
[ b . Plastic to Plastic: [Manufacturer's standard bolt-on (PVC to PE) plastic tapping saddle tee, UL listed for gas service, rated for 690 kPa (gage) 100 psig, and 0-ring seals.] [Manufacturer's standard
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 18 slip-on PE mechanical coupling, molded, with stainless-steel ring support conforming to ASTM A666, 0-ring seals, and rated for 1035 kPa (gage) 150 psig gas service .] [Manufacturer's standard fused tapping (PE-to-PE) tee assembly with shut-off feature .]]
[ c.[ Provide lever operated pressure lubricated plug type gas shut-off valve conforming to CGA 3.ll-M88.][ Provide lever operated non-lubricated gas shut-off valves conforming to CGA 3.16-M88][ Provide manually operated shut-off valve conforming to CGA 9.2-M88]]
2 .2.14 Insulating Pipe Joints
2 .2.14.l Insulating Joint Material
Provide insulating joint material between flanged or threaded metallic pipe systems where shown to control galvanic or electrical action.
2 .2.14.2 Threaded Pipe Joints
Provide threaded pipe joints of steel body nut type dielectric unions with insulating gaskets.
2 .2.14.3 Flanged Pipe Joints
Provide joints for flanged pipe consisting of full face sandwich-type flange insulating gasket of the dielectric type, insulating sleeves for flange bolts, and insulating washers for flange nuts . [Provide lap joint flange pipe ends conforming to ASTM F2015.]
2 .2.15 Flexible Connectors
a. Provide flexible connectors for connecting gas utilization equipment to building gas piping conforming to ANSI Z21 .24/CSA 6.10 or ANSI Z21 .41/CSA 6.9 for quick disconnect devices, and flexible connectors for movable food service equipment conforming to ANSI Z21 .69/CSA 6.16.[ Provide combination gas controls for gas appliances conforming to ANSI Z21.78/CSA 6.20 .] b . Do not install the flexible connector through the appliance cabinet face. Provide rigid metallic pipe and fittings to extend the final connection beyond the cabinet, except when appliance is provided with an external connection point .
2 .3 VALVES
Provide [lockable ]shutoff or service isolation valves [as indicated in the drawings ]conforming to the following :
2 .3.l Valves 50 mm 2 Inches and Smaller
Provide valves 50 mm 2 inches and smaller conforming to ASME Bl6.33 of materials and manufacture compatible with system materials used .[ Provide manually operated household cooking gas appliance valves conforming to ANSI Z21 .l and ANSI Z21.15/CSA 9.1.]
(2.3.2 Valves 65 mm 2-1/2 Inches and Larger
NOTE: Use the following for projects requiring
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 19 larger volumes and pipe sizes over 65 mm 2-1/2 inches.
Provide valves 65 mm 2-1/2 inches and larger of carbon steel conforming to API Spec 6D, Class 150.
l (2 .3 .3 Valve Support on PE Piping
Provide valve support assembly in accordance with the PE piping maufacturer's requirements at valve terminations points .
] 2 . 4 RISERS
Provide manufacturer's standard riser, transition from plastic to steel pipe with 0.18 to 0.30 mm 7 to 12 mil thick epoxy coating . Use swaged gas-tight construction with 0-ring seals, metal insert, and protective sleeve . Provide [remote bolt-on or bracket] [ or ][wall-mounted] riser supports [as indicated] .
2 .5 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
Provide pipe hangers and supports conforming to MSS SP-58.
( 2 . 6 REGULATORS AND SHUTOFF VALVES
NOTE: Eexterior metering and primary shutoff valves for gas fuel systems are specified in Section
33 51 15 NATURAL-GAS / LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
DISTRIBUTI ON. If that section is not a part of the contract specifications , applicable paragraphs should be specified in this specification. Contact and validate with the installation 's facility engineering the specific requirements for meters and regulators. Define on the drawings and in the specifications the requirements and division of responsibilities for providing both the meter and regulator.
Provide regulators conforming to [ANSI Z21 .18/CSA 6.3 for appliances] ANSI Z21 .78/CSA 6.20 for combination gas controls for gas appliances] [, and ANSI Z21 .80/CSA 6.22 for line pressure regulators]. Provide shutoff valves conforming to [ANSI Z21 .15/CSA 9.1 for manually controlled gas shutoff valves] [and] [ANSI Z21.21/CSA 6.5 for automatic shutoff valves for gas appliances] .
l (2 .7 SEISMIC PROVISIONS
NOTE: Provide this earthquake protective feature primarily for seismic zones 3 and 4.
Provide earthquake automatic gas shutoff valve conforming to ASCE 25-16, SMACNA 1981 or excess flow valve (EFV) conforming with CSA US 3-92 IAS U .S.
Requirements 3-92 for Excess Flow Valves and UL listed or AGA listed or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) listed . The earthquake valve may be either pendulum or ball construction
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] 2 .8 AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT-OFF
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[Provide low pressure automatic gas shutoff or excess flow valve (EFV) downstream of the point of delivery after the [meter/regulator] [propane tank] conforming to CSA US 3-92 IAS U .S. Requirements 3-92 for Excess Flow Valves and UL listed or CSA listed or International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) listed. The EFV may be either a bypass (automatic reset) or a non-bypass type (manual reset).][Provide low pressure automatic gas shutoff or excess flow valve (EFV) at each branch to an appliance .]
2 .9 LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS - (LPG), LPG CONTAINERS AND ACCESSORIES
NOTE: The maximum size permitted under DOT specifications is 0.50 cubic meter 1000 pounds) water capacity. Fuse plugs may be used in addition to the spring-loaded safety relief valves for aboveground ASME containers of 4.5 cubic meters 1200 gal.lens) water capacity or less.
Provide NFPA 58, [DOT] [or] [ASME ] compliant containers with appurtenances, system working pressure, minimum design pressure, that is LPG vapor pressure at 38 degrees C 100 degrees F, and water capacity as indicated .
Provide containers with piping and fittings,[ fuse plugs,][ hose and flexible hose connectors,][ gas-air mixer,][ strainer,] and marking conforming to NFPA 58, and[ API MPMS 2 .2A for upright cylindrical tanks] API MPMS 2 .2E for horizontal cylindrical tanks] Provide valves conforming to UL 125 and UL 842 . Provide pipe unions conforming to UL 860.
2 .10 BOLTING (BOLTS AND NUTS)
Stainless steel bolting ; ASTM A193/A193M , Grade B8M or B8MA , Type 316, for bolts; and ASTM A194/A194M , Grade 8M , Type 316, for nuts. Dimensions of bolts, studs, and nuts shall conform with ASME B18.2 .1 and ASME B18.2.2 with coarse threads conforming to ASME Bl .1, with Class 2A fit for bolts and studs and Class 2B fit for nuts . Bolts or bolt-studs shall extend through the nuts and may have reduced shanks of a diameter not less than the diameter at root of threads. Bolts shall have American Standard regular square or heavy hexagon heads; nuts shall be American Standard heavy semifinished hexagonal.
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2 .11 GASKETS
Fluorinated elastomer, compatible with flange faces .
2 .12 IDENTIFICATION FOR ABOVEGROUND PIPING
MIL-STD-101 for legends and type and size of characters . For pipes 19 mm 3/4 inch od and larger, provide printed legends to identify contents of pipes and arrows to show direction of flow . Color code label backgrounds to signify levels of hazard . Make labels of plastic sheet with pressure-sensitive adhesive suitable for the intended application . For pipes smaller than 19 mm 3/4 inch od, provide brass identification tags 40 mm 1 1/2 inches in diameter with legends in depressed black-filled characters.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
After becoming familiar with all details of the work, verify all dimensions in the field, and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy or areas of conflict before performing the work .
3.2 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
Provide required excavation, back filling, and compaction as specified in Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK.
3.3 GAS PIPING SYSTEM
Provide a gas piping system from the point of delivery, defined as the outlet of the [meter set assembly] [service regulator] [shutoff valve], as specified in Section 33 51 15 NATURAL-GAS / LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION, to the connections to each gas utilization device .
3.3.1 Protection and Cleaning of Materials and Components
Protect equipment, pipe, and tube openings by closing with caps or plugs during installation . At the completion of all work, thoroughly clean the entire system .
3.3.2 Workmanship and Defects
Piping, tubing and fittings shall be clear and free of cutting burrs and defects in structure or threading and shall be thoroughly brushed and chip-and scale-blown . Repair of defects in piping, tubing or fittings is not allowed; replace defective items when found.
3.4 PROTECTIVE COVERING
3.4.1 Underground Metallic Pipe
Protect buried metallic piping and tubing from corrosion by either : (1) applying protective coatings as specified in Section 33 51 15 NATURAL-GAS I LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION; (2) encasement in a water tight plastic conduit; or (3) encasement in a protective system designed and listed by the manufacturer for this application. When dissimilar metals are joined underground, use gastight insulating fittings.
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3.4.2 Aboveground Metallic Piping Systems
NOTE: This paragraph applies to normal interior and exterior conditions from the meter or main shut-off. Where severe corrosion is expected , edit this paragraph to provide for protection against corrosion.
3.4.2.l Ferrous Surfaces
Touch up shop primed surfaces with ferrous metal primer . Solvent clean surfaces that have not been shop primed . Mechanically clean surfaces that contain loose rust, loose mill scale and other foreign substances [by power wire brushing] [or] [commercial sand blasted conforming to SSPC SP 6/NACE No .3] and prime with [ferrous metal primer] [or] [vinyl type wash coat] . Finish primed surfaces with two coats of exterior [oil paint] [or] [vinyl paint].
3.4.2.2 Nonferrous Surfaces
Except for aluminum alloy pipe, do not paint nonferrous surfaces . Paint surfaces of aluminum alloy pipe and fittings to protect against external corrosion where they contact masonry, plaster, insulation, or are subject to repeated wettings by such liquids as water, detergents or sewage .
Solvent-clean the surfaces and treat with vinyl type wash coat . Apply a first coat of aluminum paint and a second coat of alkyd gloss enamel or silicone alkyd copolymer enamel.
3.5 INSTALLATION
NOTE: To assist the designer in selecting the proper documents for a specific project , the following scope in accordance with documents is provided:
1. NFPA 54 Scope: "1.1.1 Applicability: Coverage of piping systems extends from the point of delivery to the connections with each gas utilization device. For other than indicated liquified petroleum gas systems , the point of delivery is the outlet of the service meter assembly , or the outlet of the service regulator or service shutoff valve when no gas meter is provided. For undiluted liquified petroleum gas systems , the point of delivery is the outlet of the first stage pressure regulator. "
If underground piping is subject to physical damage , specify deeper burial depths to protect piping.
Install the gas system in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendations and applicable provisions of NFPA 54NFPA 58( and ]AGA XR0603, and as indicated . Perform all pipe cutting without damage to the pipe, with an approved type of mechanical cutter, unless otherwise authorized .
Use wheel cutters where practicable . On steel pipe 150 mm 6 inches and
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 23 larger, an approved gas cutting and beveling machine may be used. Cut thermoplastic and fiberglass pipe in accordance with AGA XR0603.
3.5.l Metallic Piping Installation
Bury underground piping a minimum of 450 mm 18 inches below grade . Make changes in direction of piping with fittings only; mitering or notching pipe to form elbows and tees or other similar type construction is not permitted . Branch connection may be made with either tees or forged branch outlet fittings. Provide branch outlet fittings which are forged, flared for improvement of flow where attached to the run, and reinforced against external strains. Do not use aluminum alloy pipe in exterior locations or underground.
3.5.2 Metallic Tubing Installation
Install metallic tubing using gas tubing fittings approved by the tubing manufacturer . CSST gas piping systems shall be installed by contractors who have completed the manufacturer's training program as indicated on a certification card. Make branch connections with tees. Prepare all tubing ends with tools designed for that purpose . Do not use aluminum alloy tubing in exterior locations or underground.
3.5.3 Thermoplastic and Fiberglass Piping, Tubing, and Fittings
Installation of thermoplastic and fiberglass piping, tubing, and fittings is permitted only outside and underground. Bury piping a minimum of 450 mm 18 inches below grade . Install the piping to avoid excessive stresses due to thermal contraction, and use only where indicated .
3.5.4 Connections Between Metallic and Plastic Piping
Connections between metallic and plastic piping are only allowed outside, underground, and with approved transition fittings.
3.5.5 Piping and Tubing Buried Under Buildings
Run underground piping and tubing installed beneath buildings in a steel pipe casing protected from corrosion with protective coatings as specified in Section 33 51 15 NATURAL-GAS / LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS DISTRIBUTION or installed within a water tight plastic conduit or as part of a listed encasement system . Extend casing or encasement system at least 100 mm 4 inches outside the building, and provide the pipe with spacers and end bushings to seal at both ends to prevent the entrance of water and/or the escape of gas. Extend a vent line from the annular space above grade outside to a point where gas will not be a hazard, and terminate in a rain/insect-resistant fitting .
3.5.6 Concealed Piping in Buildings
Do not use combinations of fittings unions, tubing fittings, running threads, right- and left-hand couplings, bushings, and swing joints) to conceal piping within buildings.
3.5.6.l Piping and Tubing in Partitions
Locate concealed piping and tubing in hollow, rather than solid, part itions. Protect tubing passing through walls or part itions against physical damage both during and after construction, and provide appropriate
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 24 safety markings and labels. Provide protection of concealed pipe and tubing in accordance with ANSI LC l/CSA 6.26.
3.5.6.2 Piping in Floors
NOTE: When acceptable to the serving gas supplier , gas piping may be embedded in portland cement concrete floor slabs. If acceptable , delete brackets.
Lay piping in solid floors [except where embedment in concrete is indicated] in channels suitably covered to permit access to the piping with minimum damage to the building . [Surround piping embedded in concrete by a minimum of 40 mm 1-1/2 inches of concrete and do not allow physical contact with other metallic items such as reinforcing rods or electrically neutral conductors. Do not embed piping in concrete slabs containing quickset additives or cinder aggregate .]
3.5.7 Aboveground Piping
Run aboveground piping as straight as practicable along the alignment and elevation indicated, with a minimum of joints, and separately supported from other piping system and equipment . Install exposed horizontal piping no farther than 150 mm 6 inches from nearest parallel wall and at an elevation which prevents standing, sitting, or placement of objects on the piping .
3.5.8 Final Gas Connections
NOTE: Only allow flexible connectors where they will not be vulnerable to physical abuse or will not be accessible to unqualified personnel. Acceptable locations would include locked equipment rooms , equipment suspended at least 3 m 10 feet above floor , and remote buildings with limited accessibility by unqualified personnel. If flexible connectors are allowed , include bracketed sentence prohibiting connectors from passing through the equipment cabinet.
Unless otherwise specified, make final connections with rigid metallic pipe and fittings. [Make final connections to kitchen ranges using flexible connectors not less than 1.02 m 40 inch long[, to afford access to coupling ] [and] [ to permit movement of equipment for cleaning ].][ Flexible connectors may be used for final connections to residential dryers .] [Flexible connectors may be used for final connections to gas utilization equipment .] [In addition to cautions listed in instructions required by ANSI standards for flexible connectors, insure that flexible connectors do not pass through equipment cabinet .] Provide accessible gas shutoff valve and coupling for each gas equipment item .
3.5.9 Seismic Requirements
NOTE: Provide seismic details and show on the
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 25 drawings. Delete bracketed phrase if no seismic details are provided.
Support and brace piping and attached valves to resist seismic loads in conformance with ASCE 25-16( and ][as specified in UFC 3-310-04, and Sections 13 48 00 SEISM IC PROTECTION FOR M ISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT and 13 48 00.00 10 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR MECHANICAL EQU IPMENT][as indicated] CSST tubing and fittings that are seismically qualified in accordance with the FM APP GUIDE : Flexible Piping Systems for Flammable Gases shall meet the seismic requirements in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
3.6 PIPE JOINTS
Design and install pipe joints to effectively sustain the longitudinal pull-out forces caused by contraction of the piping or superimposed loads.
3.6.l Threaded Metallic Joints
Provide threaded joints in metallic pipe with tapered threads evenly cut and made with UL approved graphite joint sealing compound for gas service or tetrafluoroethylene tape applied to the male threads only. Threaded joints up to 40 mm 1-1/2 inches in diameter may be made with approved tetrafluoroethylene tape . Threaded joints up to 50 mm 2 inches in diameter may be made with approved joint sealing compound . After cutting and be fore threading, ream pipe and remove all burrs. Caulking of threaded joints to stop or prevent leaks is not permitted .
3.6.2 Welded Metallic Joints
Conform beveling, alignment, heat treatment, and inspection of welds to NFPA 54. Remove weld defects and make repairs to the weld, or remove the weld joints entirely and reweld . After filler metal has been removed from its original package, protect and store so that its characteristics or welding propert ies are not affected adversely. Do not use electrodes that have been wetted or have lost any of their coating .
3.6.3 Thermoplastic and Fiberglass Joints
3.6.3.l Thermoplastic and Fiberglass
NOTE: Thermoplastic and fiberglass pipe should not be installed where temperature will be below minus 29 degrees C 20 degrees F or above 38 degrees C 100 degrees F. Fiberglass pipe may be used at temperatures up to 66 degrees C 150 degrees F, providing the pipe is marked in accordance with ASTM 02513.
Conform jointing procedures to AGA XR0603. Do not make joints with solvent cement or heat of fusion between different kinds of plastics.
3.6.3.2 PE Fusion Welding Inspection
Visually inspect butt joints by comparing with, manufacturer's visual joint appearance chart . Inspect fusion joints for proper fused connection.
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Replace defective joints by cutting out defective joints or replacing fittings. Inspect, in conformance with API 570, 100 percent of all joints and re-inspect all corrections . Arrange with the pipe manufacturer's representative in the presence of the Contracting Officer to make first time inspection .
3.6.4 Flared Metallic Tubing Joints
Make flared joints in metallic tubing with special tools recommended by the tubing manufacturer . Use flared joints only in systems constructed from nonferrous pipe and tubing, when experience or tests have demonstrated that the joint is suitable for the conditions, and when adequate provisions are made in the design to prevent separation of the joints . Do not use metallic ball sleeve compression-type tubing fittings for tubing joints .
3.6.5 Solder or Brazed Joints
Make all joints in metallic tubing and fittings with materials and procedures recommended by the tubing supplier. Braze joints with material having a melting point above 538 degrees C 1000 degrees F, containing no phosphorous.
3.6.6 Joining Thermoplastic or Fiberglass to Metallic Piping or Tubing
When compression type mechanical joints are used, provide gasket material in the fittings compatible with the plastic piping and with the gas in the system . Use an internal tubular rigid stiffener in conjunction with the fitting, flush with end of the pipe or tubing, extending at least to the outside end of the compression fitting when installed. Remove all rough or sharp edges from stiffener . Do not force fit stiffener in the plastic.
Split tubular stiffeners are not allowed .
3.6.7 Press Connections
Make press connections in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions using tools approved by the manufacturer. Fully insert the tubing into the fitting and then mark at the shoulder of the fitting .
Check the fitting alignment against the mark on the tubing to assure the tubing is fully inserted be fore the joint is pressed .
3.7 PIPE SLEEVES
Provide pipes passing through concrete or masonry walls or concrete floors or roofs with pipe sleeves fitted into place at the time of construction.
Do not install sleeves in structural members except where indicated or approved. Make all rectangular and square openings as detailed . Extend each sleeve through its respective wall, floor or roof, and cut flush with each surface, except in mechanical room floors not located on grade where clamping flanges or riser pipe clamps are used . Extend sleeves in mechanical room floors above grade at least 100 mm 4 inches above finish floor. Unless otherwise indicated, use sleeves large enough to provide a minimum clearance of 6.4 mm 1/4 inch all around the pipe . Provide steel pipe for sleeves in bearing walls, waterproofing membrane floors, and wet areas . Provide sleeves in nonbearing walls, floors, or ceilings of steel pipe, galvanized sheet metal with lock-type longitudinal seam, or moisture-resistant fiber or plastic. For penetrat ions of fire walls, fire part itions and floors which are not on grade, seal the annular space between the pipe and sleeve with fire-stopping material and sealant that meet the requirement of Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPINGG .
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3.8 PIPES PENETRATING WATERPROOFING MEMBRANES
Install pipes penetrating waterproofing membranes as specified in Section
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE .
3.9 FIRE SEAL
Fire seal all penetrat ions of fire rated partitions, walls and floors in accordance with Section 07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING .
3.10 ESCUTCHEONS
Provide escutcheons for all finished surfaces where gas piping passes through floors, walls, or ceilings except in boiler, utility, or equipment rooms .
3.11 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Provide drips, grading of the lines, freeze protection, and branch outlet locations as shown and conforming to the requirements of NFPA 54NFPA 58.
3.12 BUILDING STRUCTURE
Do not weaken any building structure by the installation of any gas piping . Do not cut or notch beams, joists or columns . Attach piping supports to metal decking . Do not attach supports to the underside of concrete filled floors or concrete roof decks unless approved by the Contracting Officer .
3.13 PIPING SYSTEM SUPPORTS
Support gas piping systems in buildings with pipe hooks, metal pipe straps, bands or hangers suitable for the size of piping or tubing . Do not support any gas piping system by other piping . Conform spacing of supports in gas piping and tubing installations to the requirements of NFPA 54NFPA 58.
Conform the selection and application of supports in gas piping and tubing installations to the requirements of MSS SP-58. In the support of multiple pipe runs on a common base member, use a clip or clamp where each pipe crosses the base support member . Spacing of the base support members is not to exceed the hanger and support spacing required for any of the individual pipes in the multiple pipe run. Rigidly connect the clips or clamps to the common base member . Provide a clearance of 3.2 mm 1/8 inch between the pipe and clip or clamp for all piping which may be subjected to thermal expansion .
3.14 ELECTRICAL BONDING AND GROUNDING
NOTE: Conventional flange joints allow sufficient current flow to satisfy this requirement.
Provide a gas piping system within the building which is electrically continuous and bonded to a grounding electrode as required by NFPA 70.
3.15 SHUTOFF VALVE
Install the main gas shutoff valve controlling the gas piping system to be
SECTION 23 11 25 Page 28 easily accessible for operation, as indicated, protected from physical damage, and marked with a metal tag to clearly identify the piping system controlled . Install valves approximately at locations indicated . Orient stems vertically, with operators on top, or horizontally .[ Provide PE piping manufacturer bracket support assembly securely fastened to structure for valve connections to resist operating torque applied to PE pipes .] Provide stop valve on service branch at connection to main and shut-off valve on riser outside of building .
3.16 PRESSURE REGULATOR
Provide [plug cock] [ or ][ball valve] ahead of regulator.[ Install regulator outside of building and 450 mm 18 inches aboveground on riser .] [ Install regulator inside building and extend a full-size vent line from relief outlet on regulator to a point outside of building .][ Install gas meter in conjunction with pressure regulator .] On outlet side of [regulator] [meter], provide a union and a 10 mm 3/8 inch gage tap with plug .
(3.17 CATHODIC PROTECTION
NOTE: Use this paragraph only for those projects requiring underground , or partia1ly buried gas piping systems
Designs are required to have cathodic protection for underground ferrous gas piping regardless of soil condition. Other guidance is available in TM 5-811-7. Provide cathodic protection on additions to existing systems and stations for testing.
Provide cathodic protection for underground ferrous gas piping as specified in [Section 26 42 14.00 10 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (SACRIFICIAL ANODE )] [Section 26 42 17.00 10 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (IMPRESSED CURRENT )] [Section 26 42 13.00 20 CATHODIC PROTECTION BY GALVANIC ANODES] [Section
26 42 19.00 20 CATHODIC PROTECTION BY IMPRESSED CURRENT] .
]3.18 TESTING
Submit test procedures and reports in book let form tabulating test and measurements performed; dated after award of this contract, and stating the Contractor's name…
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