Attachment 2 - Draft Volume 5B Specifications.pdf

Construction Documents - CD2 Submittal

Livermore VA Medical Center Realignment and Closure Engineering Logistics Building (ELB) (San Joaquin County) Volume 5B of 6 - Specifications

Stockton, CA

February 8, 2018

Construction Documents - Solicitation Set

December 01, 2023

DRAFT

VA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

VA PROJECT 640-423

Project Location: Stockton (French Camp) San Joaquin County, CA

Project Title: VA Livermore Realignment and Closure, Phase E - Engineering Logistics Building (ELB)

Submission Type: Solicitation Set

Submission Date: 01 December 2023

PROJECT MANUAL (SPECIFICATIONS)

VOLUME 5B – Divisions 21 to 41

HDR Architecture, Inc. CLIENT: Department of Veteran Affairs 201 California Street., Suite 1500 Office of Construction & Facilities Management San Francisco, CA 94111 400 Mare Island Parkway Vallejo, CA 94592

Architecture; Interior Design; Signage; Security;

Medical Equipment;

Telecommunication:

Master Plan/Landscape Arch.

HDR Architecture, Inc.

201 California Street, Suite 1500 San Francisco, CA 94105

Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing Gayner Engineers 1133 Post Street San Francisco, CA 94109

Geotechnical:

Allegiance Group 4321 SW Corbett, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97239

Civil Engineering:

Sandis 636 Ninth Street Oakland, CA 94607

Structural Engineering:

Degenkolb Engineers 375 Beale Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105

Blast Loading:

Hinman Consulting Engineers One Bush Street, Suite 510 San Francisco, CA 94104

Fire Protection:

Jensen Hughes 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Suite Walnut Creek, CA 94597

Acoustical:

Mei Wu Acoustics 3 Twin Dolphins Dr., Suite Redwood City, CA 94065

Cost Estimating:

AECOM

300 California Street San Francisco, CA 94103

VA LIVERMORE PHASE E - ENGINEERING AND LOGISTICS BUILDING (ELB)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 — PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 20 00 - PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 - ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01 - PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 00.1 - ATTACHMENT 1 - SUBMITTAL REGISTER

01 33 29 - SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING

01 33 29a - LEED SCORECARD

01 35 26 - GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26.1 - ATTACHMENT 1

01 42 00 - SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 43 39 - MOCK-UPS

01 45 00 - QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 - RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 35 - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 50 01 - RESIDENT ENGINEER OFFICE

01 57 19 - TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 57 23 - TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 58 00 - PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 58 00.1 - ATTACHMENT 1

01 58 00.2 - ATTACHMENT 2

01 64 01 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

01 64 02 - GOVERNMENT PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

01 64 03 - MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CUT SHEETS

01 74 19 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 00 - CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 24 - FACILITY DATA REQUIREMENTS

01 83 16 - BLAST RESISTANT FAÇADE SYSTEMS

DIVISION 02 — EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 — CONCRETE

03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 — MASONRY

04 05 13 - MASONRY MORTARING

04 05 16 - MASONRY GROUTING

04 20 00 - UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 — METALS

05 12 00 - STRUCTURAL STEEL FRAMING

05 31 00 - STEEL DECKING

05 36 00 - COMPOSITE METAL DECKING

05 40 00 - COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 00 - METAL FABRICATIONS

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DIVISION 06 — WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 - ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 - FINISH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 — THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 00 - SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 13 52 - MODIFIED BITUMINOUS SHEET WATERPROOFING

07 19 16 - SILANE WATER REPELLENT

07 21 13 - THERMAL INSULATION

07 22 00 - ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 27 26 - FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS, VAPOR PERMEABLE

07 42 16 - PREFORMED METAL PANELS

07 53 23 - ETHYLENE-PROPYLENE-DIENE-MONOMER ROOFING

07 60 00 - FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 71 00 - ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 84 00 - FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 - JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 — OPENINGS

08 11 13 - HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 - INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 - ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 00 - COILING DOORS

08 34 53 - SECURITY DOORS AND FRAMES

08 44 13 - GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS

08 71 00 - DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 - GLAZING

DIVISION 09 — FINISHES

09 05 16 - SUBSURFACE PREPARATION FOR FLOOR FINISHES

09 22 16 - NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 - GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 - CERAMIC-PORCELAIN TILING

09 51 00 - ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 65 13 - RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 65 16 - RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING

09 65 36 - STATIC DISSIPATIVE RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

09 67 23 - RESINOUS (EPOXY BASE) FLOORING WITH DECORATIVE BROADCAST (RES)

09 67 83 - CONCRETE FLOOR SEALER-HARDENER (CFS-HD)

09 68 00 - CARPET TILE

09 91 00 - PAINTING

DIVISION 10 — SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 - SIGNAGE

10 21 13 - TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 22 13 - WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

10 26 00 - WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 00 - TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINETS

10 55 23 - MAIL BOXES

DIVISION 12 — FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 - MANUFACTURED WOOD CASEWORK

12 36 63 - SOLID SURFACE FABRICATIONS (SSF)

12 48 23 - ENTRANCE GRIDS (WOM)

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DIVISION 13 — SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 - SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

DIVISION 21 — FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 — PLUMBING

22 05 11 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 19 - METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 - GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 - PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 11 00 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 - FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 14 00 - FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE

22 15 00 - GENERAL SERVICE COMPRESSED-AIR SYSTEMS

22 31 11 - WATER SOFTENERS

22 34 00 - FUEL-FIRED DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 40 00 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

DIVISION 23 — HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 - GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION

EQUIPMENT

23 05 41 - NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 - TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 11 - HVAC AND BOILER PLANT INSULATION

23 08 00 - COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

23 09 23 - DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC

23 11 23 - FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING

23 21 13 - HYDRONIC PIPING

23 21 23 - HYDRONIC PUMPS

23 22 13 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

23 25 00 - HVAC WATER TREATMENT

23 31 00 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 - HVAC FANS

23 36 00 - AIR TERMINAL UNITS

23 37 00 - AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS

23 40 00 - HVAC AIR CLEANING DEVICES

23 51 00 - BREECHINGS, CHIMNEYS, AND STACKS

23 74 13 - PACKAGED, OUTDOOR, CENTRAL-STATION AIR-HANDLING UNITS

23 82 00 - CONVECTION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS

23 82 16 - AIR COILS

DIVISION 25 — INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 - ADVANCED UTILITY METERING SYSTEM

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 73 - OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

26 08 00 - COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 09 13 - POWER MONITORING COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

26 09 23 - LIGHTING CONTROLS

26 22 00 - LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

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26 24 16 - PANELBOARDS

26 25 11 - TRACK BUSWAY AND RECEPTACLE MODULES FOR COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

26 29 11 - MOTOR CONTROLLERS

26 29 21 - ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 36 23 - AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 41 00 - FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

26 43 13 - SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 51 00 - INTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 — COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 - REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

27 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 05 33 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 10 00 - STRUCTURED CABLING

27 11 00 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROOM FITTINGS

27 15 00 - COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURED CABLING

27 41 31 - MASTER ANTENNA TELEVISION EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

27 51 16 - PUBLIC ADDRESS AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 — ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 13 - CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 28.33 - CONDUITS AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 - PHYSICAL ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

28 16 00 - INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

28 23 00 - VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

28 26 00 - ELECTRONIC PERSONAL PROTECTION SYSTEM

28 31 00 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

DIVISION 31 — EARTHWORK

31 20 00 - EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 — EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 - CEMENT AND CONCRETE FOR EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 - ASPHALT PAVING

32 17 23 - PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 84 00 - PLANTING IRRIGATION

32 90 00 - PLANTING

DIVISION 41 — MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

41 22 23 - HOIST

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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 all portions of the new Engineering & Logistics Building (ELB) at the VA San Joaquin site.

C. The automatic sprinkler system drawings represent design criteria only.

The contractor is responsible for all work necessary for a complete, operating system including the preparation of shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and seismic bracing calculations. Exposed sprinkler piping in unfinished areas shall be painted.

D. The omission of any necessary system component, as required by the authorities having jurisdiction, the specifications, or the drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing such necessity, without additional cost. Any case of error, omission, discrepancy, or lack of clarity shall be promptly identified for clarifications prior to the bid due date.

1.2. RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

B. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING

C. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING

D. 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.

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

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Government for any hazard classification not identified. To determining spacing and sizing, apply the following coverage classifications:

a. Light Hazard Occupancies: Office areas, patient units, exam rooms, bathrooms, corridors, waiting areas, reception areas and similar areas.

b. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Mechanical equipment rooms, transformer rooms, electrical switchgear rooms, electric closets, within the Business Occupancy portion of the buildings.

Coordinate with Fire Protection Drawings.

c. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: Throughout the Industrial

Occupancy portion of the building. Coordinate with Fire

Protection Drawings.

d. Extra Hazard Group 1 Occupancies: The Storage Occupancy within the building shall be classified as Extra Hazard Group 1. Utilize a density of 0.30 gpm/square feet over the most remote 2,500 square feet design area. The commodities stored have been classified as Class I and Class II commodities with Group A

Plastics. The Group A plastics are cartoned, expanded, and stored on double-row racks.

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: Water shall be supplied via a 2000 gpm pump providing

90 psi boost to 40 psi provided to the pump by the city. Design criteria for hydraulic calculations shall be as follows:

STATIC: 125 PSI

RESIDUAL: 125 PSI

FLOW: 2,000 GPM

The source of this design criteria shall be located at the outlet of the pump located in the Central Utility Plant (CUP), see Site

Utilities and Fire Protection drawings for location and configuration of planned pump.

5. Zoning:

a. The following shall apply when zoning is present

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

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6. Provide seismic protection in accordance with NFPA 13. 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 00, SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES. Prepare detailed working drawings that are signed by a

NICET Level III or Level IV Sprinkler Technician or stamped by a

Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the field of Fire

Protection Engineering. As the VA review is for technical adequacy only, 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 SHOP DRAWINGS, HYDRAULIC

CALCULATIONS, AND PRODUCT DATA electronically in pdf format on a compact disc or as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Technical

Representative (COR). Submittals shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Qualifications:

a. Provide a copy of the installing contractor’s State of California fire sprinkler 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 scaled detailed 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 site plan showing the piping to the water supply connection to the city water.

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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 and testing and maintenance instructions in accordance with the requirements in

Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. 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 fire sprinkler system 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

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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

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

B. Materials and Equipment: All equipment and devices shall be of a make and type listed by UL 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.

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):

NFPA 13-13..............Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 101-12.............Life Safety Code

C. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

Fire Protection Equipment Directory (2011)

D. Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation (FM):

Approval Guide

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. GENERAL

A. All components not referenced by NFPA 13 shall be UL listed and/or FM approved for use in fire protection systems. All components shall be new and used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and its UL listing and/or FM approval.

B. The naming of manufacturers in the specifications shall not be construed as eliminating the materials, products, or services of other manufacturers and suppliers providing approved equivalent items.

C. The substitutions of materials or products other than those named in the specifications are subject to proper approval of the Owner and

Engineer granted in writing.

2.2. 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 10 with grooved connections. Grooves in Schedule 10 piping shall be rolled grooved only.

4. Use nonferrous piping in MRI Scanning Rooms.

5. Plastic piping shall not be permitted.

6. Standard Flexible sprinkler connections are permitted to be used where suspended ceilings with t-bar and stud framing are used.

Where used, the entire listed assembly shall be provided.

Connection shall be to a standard screwed fitting on the branch line, press fittings shall not be used.

2.3. VALVES

A. General:

1. Valves shall be in accordance with NFPA 13.

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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.

C. Check Valve: Shall be of the swing type with a flanged cast iron body and flanged inspection plate.

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

E. Backflow Preventer: Provide backflow preventer in accordance with

Section 22 05 23, GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING. Provide means to forward flow test the backflow preventer in accordance with

NFPA 13. Coordinate with civil drawings.

2.4. FIRE DEPARTMENT SUPPLY CONNECTION

A. Brass exterior fire department connection with brass escutcheon plate, and a minimum of two 65 mm (2-1/2 inch) connections threaded to match those on the local fire protection service, with polished brass caps and chains. Provide escutcheon with integral raised letters "AUTOSPKR" or "AUTOSPKR AND STANDPIPE" as appropriate. Install an automatic ball drip between fire department connection and check valve with drain piping routed to the exterior of the building or a floor drain.

2.5. SPRINKLERS

A. All sprinklers shall be UL Listed or FM approved quick response except where specifically prohibited by their listing.

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 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.

D. Contractor is responsible for reviewing the drawings and field conditions and providing and installing the actual number of sprinklers required under the referenced codes, standards, and these specifications.

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2.6. SPRINKLER CABINET

A. Provide sprinkler cabinet with the required number of sprinklers 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.

2.7. SPRINKLER SYSTEM SIGNAGE

A. Provide signs where required by NFPA 13.

B. 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.

C. Valve signs shall indicate purpose and system of each control, test trim, and drain valve. Hydraulic information sign shall meet requirements of NFPA 13.

2.8. 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 shall be mechanical, non-coded, non-accumulative retard and adjustable from 0 to 60 seconds. Set flow switches at an initial setting between 20 and 30 seconds. Waterflow alarm switch shall be installed before the system has been hydrostatically tested. Activation of waterflow alarm switch shall cause an alarm on the fire alarm system control unit.

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

2.9. GAUGES

A. Provide gauges as required by NFPA 13. The gauges shall be liquid filled. Provide gauges where the normal pressure of the system is at the midrange of the gauge.

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2.10. PIPE HANGERS, SUPPORTS AND RESTRAINT OF SYSTEM PIPING

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

2.11. WALL, FLOOR, AND CEILING PLATES

A. Provide chrome plated steel escutcheon plates for all exposed penetrations through walls, floors, and ceilings.

2.12. VALVE TAGS

A. 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 gauge, 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) round brass disc, attached with brass "S" hook or brass chain.

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.

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 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 indirectly into sanitary risers connected to the sanitary sewer. Discharge to the exterior is not permitted. Drains shall be of adequate size to readily carry the full flow from each drain under maximum pressure and coordinated with the plumbing drawings. The drain piping shall not be restricted or reduced and shall be of the same diameter as the drain collector.

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E. Valve 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.

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. 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.

J. 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.

K. 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.

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

M. Firestopping shall be provided for all penetrations of fire resistance rated construction. Firestopping shall comply with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

N. 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. In unfinished areas all piping shall be painted Fire Safety Red. Exercise care to avoid painting sprinklers.

Any painted sprinkler shall be replaced with a new sprinkler. Painting

Solicitation Set 21 13 13 - 11 01 DEC 2023 is not required in areas above suspended ceilings and in crawl spaces is not required. Painting shall comply with Section 09 91 00, PAINTING or by the COR.

O. 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 sprinkler system riser.

P. 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.

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 COR or his designated representative. Test

Solicitation Set 21 13 13 - 12 01 DEC 2023 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

C. Contractor to complete and sign a Contractor’s Material and Test

Certificate. Use form provided in NFPA 13.

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

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

Division 22.

B. Definitions:

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

C. Abbreviations/Acronyms:

1. AC: Alternating Current

2. ACR: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

3. AI: Analog Input

4. AISI: American Iron and Steel Institute

5. AO: Analog Output

6. AWG: American Wire Gauge

7. BACnet: Building Automation and Control Network

8. BAg: Silver-Copper-Zinc Brazing Alloy

9. BAS: Building Automation System

10. BCuP: Silver-Copper-Phosphorus Brazing Alloy

11. BSG: Borosilicate Glass Pipe

12. CDA: Copper Development Association

13. C: Celsius

14. CLR: Color

15. CO: Carbon Monoxide

16. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

17. CPVC: Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

18. CR: Chloroprene

19. CRS: Corrosion Resistant Steel

20. CWP: Cold Working Pressure

21. CxA: Commissioning Agent

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

23. DDC: Direct Digital Control

24. DI: Digital Input

25. DISS: Diameter Index Safety System

26. DO: Digital Output

27. DVD: Digital Video Disc

28. DN: Diameter Nominal

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29. DWV: Drainage, Waste and Vent

30. ECC: Engineering Control Center

31. EPDM: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

32. EPT: Ethylene Propylene Terpolymer

33. ETO: Ethylene Oxide

34. F: Fahrenheit

35. FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations

36. FD: Floor Drain

37. FED: Federal

38. FG: Fiberglass

39. FNPT: Female National Pipe Thread

40. FPM: Fluoroelastomer Polymer

41. GPM: Gallons Per Minute

42. HDPE: High Density Polyethylene

43. Hg: Mercury

44. HOA: Hands-Off-Automatic

45. HP: Horsepower

46. HVE: High Volume Evacuation

47. ID: Inside Diameter

48. IPS: Iron Pipe Size

49. Kg: Kilogram

50. kPa: Kilopascal

51. lb: Pound

52. L/s: Liters Per Second

53. L/min: Liters Per Minute

54. MAWP: Maximum Allowable Working Pressure

55. MAX: Maximum

56. MED: Medical

57. m: Meter

58. MFG: Manufacturer

59. mg: Milligram

60. mg/L: Milligrams per Liter

61. ml: Milliliter

62. mm: Millimeter

63. MIN: Minimum

64. NF: Oil Free Dry (Nitrogen)

65. NPTF: National Pipe Thread Female

66. NPS: Nominal Pipe Size

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67. NPT: Nominal Pipe Thread

68. OD: Outside Diameter

69. OSD: Open Sight Drain

70. OS&Y: Outside Stem and Yoke

71. OXY: Oxygen

72. PBPU: Prefabricated Bedside Patient Units

73. PH: Power of Hydrogen

74. PLC: Programmable Logic Controllers

75. PP: Polypropylene

76. PPM: Parts per Million

77. PSIG: Pounds per Square Inch

78. PTFE: Polytetrafluoroethylene

79. RAD: Radians

80. RO: Reverse Osmosis

81. RPM: Revolutions Per Minute

82. RTRP: Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe

83. SCFM: Standard Cubic Feet Per Minute

84. SDI: Silt Density Index

85. SPEC: Specification

86. SPS: Sterile Processing Services

87. STD: Standard

88. SUS: Saybolt Universal Second

89. SWP: Steam Working Pressure

90. TEFC: Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled

91. TFE: Tetrafluoroethylene

92. THHN: Thermoplastic High-Heat Resistant Nylon Coated Wire

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

94. T/P: Temperature and Pressure

95. USDA: U.S. Department of Agriculture

96. V: Volt

97. VAC: Vacuum

98. VA: Veterans Administration

99. VAMC: Veterans Administration Medical Center

100. VAC: Voltage in Alternating Current

101. WAGD: Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal

102. WOG: Water, Oil, Gas

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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B. Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

C. Section 01 33 29, SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS.

D. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT.

E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

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

G. Section 05 31 00, STEEL DECKING: Building Components for Attachment of

Hangers.

H. Section 05 36 00, COMPOSITE METAL DECKING: Building Components for

Attachment of Hangers.

I. Section 05 50 00, METAL FABRICATIONS.

J. Section 07 60 00, FLASHING AND SHEET METAL: Flashing for Wall and Roof

Penetrations.

K. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

L. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

M. Section 09 91 00, PAINTING.

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

COMPONENTS.

O. Section 22 07 11, PLUMBING INSULATION.

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

Q. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC.

R. Section 23 11 23, FACILITY NATURAL GAS PIPING.

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

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

U. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

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

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below shall form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are 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-2013....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

B31.1-2012..............Power Piping

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

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

Steel

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

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E84-2013a...............Standard Test Method for Surface Burning

Characteristics of Building Materials

E119-2012a..............Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of

Building Construction and Materials

D. International Code Council, (ICC):

IBC-2012................International Building Code

IPC-2012................International Plumbing Code

E. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings

Industry, Inc:

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

Installation

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

Application

F. Military Specifications (MIL):

P-21035B................Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

G. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

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

H. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

51B-2014................Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

54-2012.................National Fuel Gas Code

70-2014.................National Electrical Code (NEC)

I. NSF International (NSF):

5-2012..................Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and

Heat Recovery Equipment

14-2012.................Plastic Piping System Components and Related

Materials

61-2012.................Drinking Water System Components – Health

Effects

372-2011................Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

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

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00, SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

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B. SD-02 Shop Drawings

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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 the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

F. 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.

G. Installing Contractor shall provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Contact persons who will serve as references, with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses shall be submitted with the references.

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

1. Electric motor data and variable speed drive data shall be submitted with the driven equipment.

2. Equipment and materials identification.

3. Firestopping materials.

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

5. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

I. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together and complete in a group. Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment in each group to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation. Final review and approvals will be made only by groups.

J. Coordination Drawings: Complete consolidated and coordinated layout drawings shall be submitted for all new systems, and for existing

Solicitation Set 22 05 11 - 7 01 DEC 2023 systems that are in the same areas. The drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than 1:32 (3/8 inch equal to one foot). Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show the proposed location and adequate clearance for all equipment, controls, piping, pumps, valves and other items. All valves, trap primer valves, water hammer arrestors, strainers, and equipment requiring service shall be provided with an access door sized for the complete removal of plumbing device, component, or equipment. Equipment foundations shall not be installed until equipment or piping layout drawings have been approved. Detailed layout drawings shall be provided for all piping systems. In addition, details of the following shall be provided.

1. Mechanical equipment rooms.

2. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

3. Pipe sleeves.

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

K. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, Article, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems with diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

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

L. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning

Agent and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS and

Section 22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

M. Submit training plans, trainer qualifications and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00

COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Products Criteria:

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

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

2. Equipment Service: There shall be permanent service organizations, authorized and trained by manufacturers of the equipment supplied, located within 160 km (100 miles) of the project. These organizations shall come to the site and provide acceptable service to restore operations within four hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shut-down of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service organizations providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): pumps, compressors, water heaters, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming shall be submitted for project record and inserted into the operations and maintenance manual.

3. All items furnished shall be free from defects that would adversely affect the performance, maintainability and appearance of individual components and overall assembly.

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

(COR).

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

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

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

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

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

Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-

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

B. SD-07 Certificates

C. Welding: Before any welding is performed, contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

1. Qualify welding processes and operators for piping according to ASME

"Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code", Section IX, "Welding and Brazing

Qualifications".

2. Comply with provisions of ASME B31 series "Code for Pressure

Piping".

3. Certify that each welder and welding operator has passed American

Welding Society (AWS) qualification tests for the welding processes involved, and that certification is current.

4. All welds shall be stamped according to the provisions of the

American Welding Society.

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

E. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. All items shall be applied and installed in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents shall be referred to the COR for resolution. Printed copies or electronic http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Solicitation Set 22 05 11 - 10 01 DEC 2023 files of manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be provided to the COR at least 10 working days prior to commencing installation of any item.

2. All items that require access, such as for operating, cleaning, servicing, maintenance, and calibration, shall be easily and safely accessible by persons standing at floor level, or standing on permanent platforms, without the use of portable ladders. Examples of these items include, but are not limited to: all types of valves, filters and strainers, transmitters, and control devices. Prior to commencing installation work, refer conflicts between this requirement and contract documents to COR for resolution.

3. Complete layout drawings shall be required by Paragraph, SUBMITTALS.

Construction work shall not start on any system until the layout drawings have been approved by VA.

4. Installer Qualifications: Installer…