Infrastructure Test Requirements_attachment section 014500.pdf

TFI-F22 BEDDOWN INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

TEST / REQUIREMENTS LIST

SECTION: 02 41 00 SUBPART: 1.05.

Comply with federal, state and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the “Contract Clauses,” conform to the safety requirements contained in ASSE/SAFE A10.6.

SECTION: 03 10 00 SUBPART: 3.02.D

Evidence that concrete has gained sufficient strength to permit removal of forms shall be determined by tests on control cylinders. All control cylinders shall be stored in the structure or as near the structure as possible so they receive the same curing conditions and protection methods as give those portions of the structure they represent. Control cylinders shall be removed from the molds at an age of no more than 24 hours. All control cylinders shall be prepared and tested in accordance with ASTM C31 and ASTM C39 at the expense of Contractor by an independent laboratory that complies with ASTM C1077. Control cylinders shall be tested within 4 hours after removal from the Site.

SECTION: 03 30 00 SUBPART: 1.04

A. Field Testing: Shall be performed by an ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1.

B. Finishing: Finishing of concrete slabs and floors shall be supervised by an ACI Concrete

Flatwork Technician/Finisher.

C. Submit qualification records of field testing and finishing technicians prior to placing concrete.

SECTION: 03 30 00 SUBPART: 3.09.A

Field Testing of Concrete Plant and Mixing Trucks:

1. The concrete plant shall be inspected and tested to ensure conformance with ACI 304R and the “Concrete Plant Standards of the Concrete Plant Manufacturers Bureau.”

2. Mixing trucks shall be inspected and tested to ensure conformance with ACI 304R and “Truck Mixer and Agitator Standards of the Truck Mixer Manufacturers Bureau” of the National Ready- Mix Concrete Association.

3. Submit test reports when requested.

SECTION: 03 30 00 SUBPART: 3.09.B

Field Testing of Concrete and Making of Concrete Test Cylinders (and Cross-Section Test Beam Molds):

1. Contractor shall furnish test equipment, test cylinder molds, and certified personnel to perform all required field tests, make the required concrete test cylinders (and beams) and deliver test cylinders (and beams) to the testing laboratory. The prescribed tests shall be made in the presence of or with the concurrence of the Owner.

2. Field testing personnel shall be on Site throughout placement of concrete.

3. Concrete sampling for tests and cylinder (and beam) making shall be done conforming to ASTM

C172. Samples shall be taken at random and at the point of truck discharge.

4. Perform the following tests:

a. Moisture content, ASTM C566.

b. Prepare test cylinders conforming to ASTM C31.

c. Slump test conforming to ASTM C143.

d. Air content test conforming to ASTM C231.

e. The batch of concrete being tested for slump or air content shall not be placed until acceptable results are obtained.

f. Discard concrete used for slump and air tests.

g. Perform concrete and air temperature tests for first batch of day and with each set of test cylinders.

h. Any batch of concrete with slump or air content not in conformance with Specifications shall be rejected.

i. Furnish slump, air content and temperature test results to the testing laboratory for inclusion in the cylinder test reports.

j. Prepare test cross-section beams conforming to ASTM C78 with not less than one set of test beams for testing laboratory.

SECTION: 03 30 00 SUBPART: 3.09.C

Laboratory Testing of Aggregates and Concrete During Construction:

1. An independent testing laboratory will be selected and paid by the Owner to perform the required laboratory tests and statistical evaluation of aggregates and concrete being used in the Work.

2. Laboratory will cure and test concrete cylinders conforming to ASTM C192 and C39 testing two cylinders at 7 days of age and two at 28 days of age.

3. Contractor shall have the right to observe all phases of concrete cylinder curing and testing.

4. Contractor shall assist laboratory in obtaining Samples of fine and coarse aggregate for testing.

5. Contractor shall make arrangements with the testing laboratory to receive copies of test reports.

6. Should the test results indicate low strength, Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

7. Should the statistical data indicate an excessive margin of safety, the concrete mix may be modified subject to Engineer’s approval.

8. Should the material tests taken during construction indicate nonconformance with the

Specifications, Contractor shall take immediate corrective action.

SECTION: 21 31 13 SUBPART: 1.05.A

The contractor shall have on staff or under contract a qualified and experienced FPE licensed in the state this project resides. This person(s) shall be responsible for the testing plan and for final commissioning and testing of the system.

SECTION: 21 31 13 SUBPART: 2.09

A. Testing: Test and inspect fire pumps according to UL 448 requirements for “Operation Test” and “Manufacturing and Production Tests.”

1. Verification of Performance: Rate fire pumps according to UL 448.

B. Fire pumps will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

C. Prepare test and inspection reports.

SECTION: 21 31 13 SUBPART: 3.07

A. Test the fire pump with its controller as a unit.

B. Perform the following field test and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Flush, test, and inspect sprinkler systems according to NFPA 13, "Systems Acceptance" Chapter.

2. Hydrostatic Test: After installation, charge system and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

3. Test according to NFPA 20 for acceptance and performance testing. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

C. Contractor shall submit all appropriate NFPA forms (NFPA 13 and 72), a comprehensive "Test Plan", all contractor test reports and a written request for the final acceptance testing prior to the commissioning and acceptance.

D. Contractor shall have on site the factory authorized representative of the major system components (Fire Alarm/Suppression Panel, Fire Pump and Controller, and Radio Reporting Media) for final system testing and acceptance

E. Contractor shall provide any special tools, or equipment necessary for the maintenance, repair, inspection, or programming of installed equipment to the government at completion of the contract other then fire hoses.

F. Commissioning requirements, checklists, tool and parts requirements, manufacturer involvement, etc. shall be comprehensive and based on standards such as NFPA, standard of the industry or manufacturer practice. Commissioning and acceptance procedures and checklists shall be part of the acceptance procedure for any facility and shall be required as a submission by the contractor.

Commissioning and checklist documentation shall be completed by the contractor, as part of the prefinal acceptance of the facility. Checklists shall be submitted prior to substantial completion inspections.

SECTION: 22 14 29 SUBPART: 1.04.B

Electrical Components, Devices and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

SECTION: 26 05 16 SUBPART: 3.03

A. Prior to energizing, test wires and cables for electrical continuity and for short circuits.

B. Prior to energizing, check all installed feeders and building service wires and cables with insulation megohm meter to determine insulation resistance levels to assure requirements are fulfilled. Record and submit all field test data.

C. Do not test wires or cables with an ac test set.

SECTION: 26 05 26 SUBPART: 3.03.A

Test ground resistance at each rod (before interconnection to other rods), the entire ground rod-ground cable counterpoise system before it is bonded to building steel and the equipment listed below. Test shall be witnessed by the Owner's Representative. Test with a D.C. three-point earth ground resistance tester in accordance with IEEE 81. Measure ground resistance without the soil being moistened by any means other than natural precipitation. Record and submit results. The Contractor shall provide the following information at minimum to the Owner. Method used, temperature humidity and general weather condition at time of test.

SECTION: 26 05 29 SUBPART: 3.01.A

Install hangers, anchors, sleeves and seals as specified, required, and indicated, in accordance with manufacturer’s written instructions and with recognized industry practices to insure supporting devices comply with requirements. Comply with requirements of NECA and NEC for installation of supporting devices.

SECTION: 26 05 34 SUBPART: 3.01.A

General: Install electrical boxes, bushings, locknuts, nipples, connectors, sealing hubs and fittings as required, indicated, in accordance with applicable requirements of NEC and in accordance with recognized industry practices to fulfill project requirements.

SECTION: 26 22 13 SUBPART: 3.05

Perform insulation resistance test: high voltage winding to low-voltage winding, low-voltage winding to ground, and high-voltage winding to ground. Record and submit test results.

Perform transformer turns ratio test (TTR) on the full winding and all taps. Record and submit test results.

Upon completion of installation of transformers and testing, energize primary circuitry at rated voltage and frequency from normal power source, and test transformers, including, but not limited to, audible sound levels, to demonstrate capability and a compliance with requirements.

SECTION: 26 24 16 SUBPART: 3.04.C

Prior to energization of panelboards, check with insulation resistance tester: phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground insulation resistance levels of each phase bus to ensure requirements are fulfilled. Record and submit test results.

SECTION: 26 27 30 SUBPART: 3.03.A

Upon completion of installation of electrical connections, and after circuitry has been energized with rated power source, test connections to demonstrate capability and compliance with requirements. Ensure that direction of rotation of each motor is correct.

SECTION: 26 28 13 SUBPART: 3.03.A

Prior to energization fusible devices, test fuses and fused switches for continuity and for short-circuits.

Replace malfunctioning units with new units, and then demonstrate compliance with requirements.

SECTION: 26 28 16 SUBPART: 3.02.A

Testing: Inspect all contacts and clean, if required. Inspect all arc chutes if provided on switches.

Subsequent to completion of installation of electrical disconnect switches, energize circuits and demonstrate capability and compliance with requirements. Do not test switches by operating them under load. However, demonstrate switch operation through six opening/closing cycles with circuit deenergized.

Open each switch enclosure for inspection of interior, mechanical and electrical connections, fuse installation (if required on switch) and for verification of power on load side of fuse (fuse has not blown), fuse type and rating of fuses installed (if required on switch).

SECTION: 26 29 00 SUBPART: 3.02.A

Install motor controllers and controls where indicated, in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s written instructions and with recognized industry practices; complying with applicable requirements of NEC, UL and NEMA standard, to ensure that products fulfill requirements.

SECTION: 26 29 00 SUBPART: 3.03.A

Provide the on-site services of the manufacturer’s service representative for the direct supervision of inspection, start-up, final adjustments, operational tests, functional tests and owner training of all variable frequency drives. Submit all meter readings and field test results.

SECTION: 26 36 00 SUBPART: 3.04

A. Test that phasing of normal and emergency power sources are identical.

B. Test switch insulation resistance phase to phase and phase to ground.

C. Adjust transfer switch timers for proper system coordination.

D. Test transfer switches by means of simulated normal power supply outage. Verify that the following occur:

1. Load is transferred to emergency source with required time delay.

2. Auxiliary contacts all operate properly. Load is transferred to normal source when it is restored with required time delay.

3. Auxiliary contacts all operate properly.

4. All timed functions operate properly.

E. Upon completion of installation and after circuitry has been energized, demonstrate capability and compliance of transfer switches with requirements.

F. Record and submit all field test data.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 1.02.C

Test Reports:

1. Test and Measurements:

a. Test reports in booklet form tabulating all field test and measurements performed upon completion and testing of the installed system and including close interval potential survey, casing and interference tests, final system test verifying protection, insulated joint and bond tests, and holiday coating test. A certified test report showing that the connecting method has passed a 120-day laboratory test without failure at the place of connection, wherein the anode is subjected to maximum recommended current output while immersed in a 3% sodium chloride solution.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 1.03.A

The Contractor shall furnish and install a complete, operating, sacrificial anode cathodic protection system in complete compliance with NRPA 70, with all applicable Federal, State and local regulations and with minimum requirements of this contract. The services required include planning, installation, adjusting and testing of a cathodic protection system, using sacrificial anodes for cathodic protection of the Water, Fire Protection, and Pre-Engineered Underground Heat Distribution lies, their connectors and lines under the slab or floor foundation.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 1.03.A.6

Summary of Required: The scope of services shall include, but shall not be limited to, the followings:

a. Close-interval potential surveys.

b. Cathodic Protection Systems.

c. System testing.

d. Casing corrosion control.

e. Interference testing.

f. Training.

g. Operating and maintenance manual.

h. Insulator testing and bonding testing.

i. Coating and holiday testing shall be submitted within 45 days of notice to proceed.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 1.03.A.8

Test of Components: A minimum of four (4) tests shall be made at each metallic component in the piping system. Two (2) measurements shall be made directly over the anodes and the other two (2) tests shall be over the outer edge of the component, but at the farthest point from the anodes.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 1.03.A.10

Electrical Potential Measurements: All potential tests shall be made at a minimum of 100 foot intervals witnessed by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION: 26 42 14 SUBPART: 3.05

A. Baseline Potentials: Each test and measurement will be witnessed by the Contracting Officer. The locations of measurements shall be identical to the locations specified for pipe-to-reference electrode potential measurements. The initial measurements shall be recorded.

B. Isolation Testing: Before the anode system is connected to the pipe, an isolation test shall be made at each isolating joint or fitting. This test shall demonstrate that no metallic contact or short circuit exists between the two isolated sections of the pipe. Any isolating fittings installed and found to be defective shall be reported to the Contracting Officer.

C. Anode Output: As the anodes of groups of anodes are connected to the pipe, current output shall be measured with an approved clamp-on milliammeter, calibrated shunt with a suitable millivoltmeter or multimeter, or a low resistance ammeter. The values obtained and the date, time and location shall be recorded.

D. Reference Electrode Potential Measurements: Upon completion of the installation and with the entire cathodic protection system in operation. Electrode potential measurements shall be made using a copper-copper copper sulphate reference electrode and a potentiometer-voltmeter, or a direct-current voltmeter having an internal resistance (sensitivity) of not less than 10 megohms per volt and a full scale of 10 volts. The locations of these measurements shall be identical to the locations used for baseline potentials.

E. Location of Measurements:

1. Piping or Conduit

2. Casing Tests

3. Interference Testing

4. Holiday Test

5. Recording Measurements: All pipe-to-soil potential measurements, including initial potentials where required, shall be recorded. The Contractor shall locate, correct and report to the Contracting Officer any short circuits to foreign pipes encountered during checkout of the installed cathodic protection system. Pipe-to-soil potential measurements shall be taken on as many pipes as necessary to determine the extent of protection or to locate short-circuits.

SECTION: 26 43 00 SUBPART: 2.03

A. TVSS maximum continuous operating voltage (MCOV) shall be capable of sustaining 115% of the facility’s nominal operating voltage continuously without degradation.

B. Protection Modes: In accordance with NEMA standard LS 1, the unit shall provide protection in all modes. Wye configured systems shall provide Line-to-Neutral, Line-to-Ground, Line-to-Line, and Neutral-to-Ground protection. Delta configured systems shall provide Line-to-Line protection in ungrounded systems, and Line-to-Line and Line-to-Ground protection in grounded systems.

C. Single Pulse surge Current Capacity: Based on ANSI/IEEE C62.41 and in accordance with NEMA Publication No. LS-1-1992 [R2000] the tested single pulse surge current capacity, in amps for each mode of protection of the unit shall be no less than as follows:

EXPOSURE

LEVEL

L-L

L-N

L-G

N-G

Panelboard Prefix Designations

Distribution Panelboards

80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 SE, SEP, SW, WLP, 2LP

Branch

Panelboards

50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 ESP, SH0, WSP, 2SP

D. Unit Suppression Voltage Ratings: The TVSS published suppression voltage ratings shall be the UL 1449 listed suppression voltage ratings tested and assigned by Underwriters Laboratories.

0BUUL 1449 RATINGS

1BU UL 1449 Suppression Voltage Rating UElectrical System VoltageU UPhases U Uwithout fused disconnect U Uwith fused disconnect 120/208 3 400V 500V 277/480 3 800V 1000V 480 3 1500V 1500V

An additional rating of 330V can be achieved for 120/208V systems when two or more units are used with a separation of at least 100 feet.

E. High Frequency Extended Range Power Filter:

1. The unit shall include a high frequency extended range power filter and shall be UL 1283 listed as an Electromagnetic Interference Filter.

2. The filter shall reduce fast rise-time, high frequency, error-producing transients, and electrical line noise to harmless levels, thus eliminating disturbances which may lead to electronic system upset.

3. The system shall be tested to MIL-STD 220A for electrical line noise attenuation per 50 Ohm insertion loss measurement method of RF frequencies up to 100MHz.

SECTION: 27 13 00 SUBPART: 1.05.A

General Performance: Backbone cabling system shall comply with transmission standards in TIA/EIA- 568-B.1, when tested according to test procedures of this standard.

SECTION: 27 13 00 SUBPART: 3.08

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Perform tests and inspections.

C. Test and Inspections:

1. Visually inspect UTP and optical fiber jacket materials for NRTL certification markings.

Inspect cabling terminations in communications equipment rooms for compliance with color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections for compliance with TIA/EIA- 568-B.1.

2. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords and labeling of all components.

3. Test UTP copper cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but not cross-connection.

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.2.

Perform test with a tester that complies with performance requirements in “Test

Instruments (Normative)” Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in “Measurement Accuracy (Informative)” Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

4. Optical Fiber Cable Tests:

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

b. Link End-to-End Attenuation Tests:

(1) Horizontal and multimode backbone link measurements: Test at 850 or 1300 nm in 1 direction according to TIA/EIA-526-14-A, Method B, One Reference Jumper.

(2) Attenuation test results for backbone links shall be less than 2.0 dB. Attenuation test results shall be less than that calculated according to equation in TIA/EIA-568-B.1.

D. Data for each measurement shall be documented. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report that is formatted similar to Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM, or transferred from the instrument to the computer, saved as text files, and printed and submitted.

E. Remove and replace cabling where test results indicate that they do not comply with specified requirements.

F. End-to-end cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

G. Defective cables shall be removed from project and disposed of off site.

H. Prepare test and inspection reports.

SECTION: 27 15 00 SUBPART: 3.08

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

B. Perform tests and inspections.

C. Tests and Inspections:

1. Visually inspect UTP and optical fiber jacket materials for NRTL certification markings.

Inspect cabling terminations in communications equipment rooms for compliance with color-coding for pin assignments, and inspect cabling connections for compliance with TIA/EIA- 568-B.1.

2. Visually confirm Category 6, marking of outlets, cover plates, outlet/connectors and patch panels.

3. Visually inspect cable placement, cable termination, grounding and bonding, equipment and patch cords and labeling of all components

4. Test UTP backbone copper cabling for DC loop resistance, shorts, opens, intermittent faults, and polarity between conductors. Test operation of shorting bars in connection blocks. Test cables after termination but not cross-connection.

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.2.

Perform tests with a tester that complies with performance requirements in “Test Instruments (Normative)” Annex, complying with measurement accuracy specified in “Measurement Accuracy (Informative)” Annex. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

5. Optical Fiber Cable Tests:

a. Test instruments shall meet or exceed applicable requirements in TIA/EIA-568-B.1. Use only test cords and adapters that are qualified by test equipment manufacturer for channel or link test configuration.

b. Link End-to-End Attenuation Tests:

(1) Horizontal and multimode backbone link measurements: Test at 850 or 1300 nm in 1 direction according to TIA/EIA-526-14-A. Method B, One Reference Jumper.

(2) Attenuation test results for backbone links shall be less than 2.0 dB. Attenuation test results shall be less than that calculated according to equation in TIA/EIA-568-B.1.

6. UTP Performance Tests:

a. Test for each outlet and MUTOA. Perform the tests according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and

TIA/EIA-568-B.2.

7. Optical Fiber Cable Performance Tests: Perform optical fiber end-to-end link test according to TIA/EIA-568-B.1 and TIA/EIA-568-B.3.

8. Final Verification Tests; Perform verification tests for UTP and optical fiber systems after the complete communications cabling and workstation outlet/connectors are installed.

a. Voice Tests.

b. Data Tests.

D. Document data for each measurement. Data for submittals shall be printed in a summary report that is formatted similar to Table 10.1 in BICSI TDMM, or transferred from the instrument to the computer, saved as test files, and printed and submitted.

E. End-to-End cabling will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

F. Defective cables shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

G. Prepare test and inspection reports.

SECTION: 28 31 00 SUBPART: 3.05.C

System Test and Approval:

1. Contractor shall submit appropriate NFPA 13 and NFPA 72 forms, a comprehensive “Test Plan,” all field test reports, and a written request for the final acceptance testing.

2. Provide the on-site services of the HEF and fire alarm control panel factory-authorized representatives for final system testing and acceptance.

3. Provide any special tools or equipment necessary for maintenance, repair, inspection or programming of installed equipment.

4. Commissioning requirements, checklists, tool, and parts requirements shall be comprehensive and shall be submitted for final acceptance.

5. In presence of the Contractor, Fire Marshal (or Authority Having Jurisdiction), Owner’s Representative, and Contracting Officer’s representative, prior to final acceptance of system, the manufacturer’s authorized representative shall test the system per NFPA 72 requirements. Test each manual, automatic, sensing, detecting, and alarm device. All resettable smoke detection devices shall be tested with “canned smoke.” All water flow devices shall be tested with actual water flow. All pressure switches shall be tested by actual pressure conditions. All resettable thermal sensors shall be tested with heat, and nonresetable thermal sensors shall be tested by short-circuiting each end-of-line device’s contacts. Test all Monaco radio, HVAC, eye wash, door, exhaust fan, and annunciator interfaces for proper operation.

6. After being signed by the Owner’s Representative, submit a copy of test results in duplicate to the Contracting Officer, Owner, and Local Fire Protection Authority. Mount copy of inspection record in lexan enclosed frame adjacent to the control panel.

SECTION: 31 23 13 SUBPART: 3.05

A. Contractor shall, through services of an independent laboratory, test density and moisture content of the completed subgrade.

B. Tests shall conform to ASTM D1556, ASTM D2167, ASTM D2937, ASTM D2922 or ASTM D6938 at Contractor’s option.

C. Construct succeeding courses on prepared subgrade only after it has been tested and approved by the Contracting Officer.

D. At least one test when the Contracting Officer suspects quality of moisture control or effectiveness of compaction. Remove or scarify fill failing to meet required densities and recompact as necessary to achieve specified results.

E. Removal of in-place material and replacement with approved new material will be required if scarifying and recompaction do not produce the required densities.

F. Perform at least one classification test ASTM D2487 and one moisture-density test ASTM D1557 and one CBR Test, ASTM 1883, on each soil used in fill or backfill operations during construction.

SECTION: 31 23 16 SUBPART: 3.03.A

Compaction:

1. Contractor shall, through services of an independent laboratory, test all filling and backfilling for structures to determine conformance with density relationships specified.

2. Method of test shall be as specified in SECTION 312000, Part 3.

3. The frequency of tests shall be:

a. Minimum of 1 test per 5,000 s.f. (500 sq. meters) per lift.

b. Minimum 3 tests per lift.

SECTION: 31 23 33 SUBPART: 3.05

A. Compaction: Contractor shall, through services of an independent laboratory, test all trench-stabilization material, granular pipe embedment, and trench backfill to determine conformance with specified moisture-density relationships:

1. Method of test will be as specified in SECTION 312000, Part 3.

2. Frequency of tests shall be as follows:

a. Minimum of one test per 100 lineal feet (33 meters) per lift.

b. Minimum of three tests per lift.

B. Concrete: Contractor shall test all concrete for use in encasements, cradles, and concrete cut-off walls to determine conformance with Specifications.

SECTION: 32 01 16.17 SUBPART: 3.03

A. Grade-Conformance Tests;

1. The finished milled surface of the pavement shall be tested for conformance with the plan-grade requirements and will be tested for acceptance by the Contracting Officer by running lines of levels at intervals of 25 feet longitudinally and 25 feet transversely to determine the elevation of the completed pavement.

B. Surface-Smoothness Test:

1. After completion of the final milling, the finished milled surface will be tested by the

Government with a straightedge. Surface irregularities that depart from the testing edge by more than ¼ inch shall be corrected.

SECTION: 32 05 35 SUBPART: 3.04

A. Pressure Test: Conform with UPC, General Regulations, Section 318, Testing.

B. Preliminary Inspection: After irrigation system is complete, request a preliminary inspection.

Perform coverage test in the presence of the Architect to determine if water distribution for areas is complete and adequate.

C. Maintenance Period: Contractor is responsible for maintaining the irrigation system in an operable manner, including repair or replacement of stolen or vandalized equipment, until completion of landscape maintenance period and acceptance of landscaping.

D. Final Inspection: At completion of maintenance period, request a final inspection.

E. Perform coverage test in the presence of Architect. Warranty period shall not begin until corrections are completed to the satisfaction of the Architect.

F. Completion of above tests shall not relieve Contractor from repairing leaks or areas of poor coverage discovered during the warranty period.

SECTION: 32 11 00 SUBPART: 1.03.A

Sampling and Testing:

1. Tests to determine conformance with all requirements of this Specification for quality and properties of all Contractor-secured sources of materials shall be performed by an independent commercial laboratory retained and compensated by Contractor and approved by Contracting Officer. In lieu of testing, Contractor may submit certified state test results indicating the aggregate meets Specification requirements to Contracting Officer for approval. Work requiring testing will not be permitted until the testing laboratory has been inspected and approved. Test the materials to establish compliance with the specified requirements; perform testing at the specified frequency. The Contracting Officer may specify the time and location of the tests. Furnish copies of test results to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of completion of the tests.

2. Obtain representative samples of material in accordance with ASTM D75 for testing. Furnish laboratory sufficient material for testing from each sample at the time obtained. Copies of reports and certificates regarding tests and inspection of materials shall be distributed as specified in DIVISION 01. Furnish specific schedule for sampling to provide Contracting Officer the opportunity to observe sampling.

3. When incorporating materials into the Work, quality control testing will be performed during construction by a testing laboratory retained and compensated by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.

4. Tests: Perform the following test in conformance with the applicable standards:

a. Sieve Analysis

b. Liquid Limit and Plasticity Index

c. Moisture-Density Determinations

d. Field Density Tests

e. Wear Test

f. Soundness

5. Testing Frequency:

a. Initial Tests: Perform one of each of the following tests, on the proposed material prior to commencing construction, to demonstrate that the proposed material meets all specified requirements when furnished. If materials from more than one source are going to be utilized, this testing shall be completed for each source.

(1) Sieve Analysis

(2) Liquid limit and plasticity index

(3) Moisture-density relationship

(4) Wear

(5) Soundness

(6) Specific Gravity & Absorption

(7) Bearing Ratio

6. In Place Tests: Perform each of the following tests on samples taken from the placed and compacted GCA.

a. Density tests

b. Sieve Analysis

c. Liquid limit and Plasticity Index test

d. Measure the total thickness

e. Perform Abrasion, Specific Gravity and Absorption tests for Grading A, C and D every 2000 square yards (1672.25 square meters) per lift, or portion thereof, of GCA placed.

SECTION: 32 12 14 SUBPART: 1.04.A

Sampling and Testing:

1. Tests to determine conformance with all requirements of this Specification for quality and properties of all Contractor-secured materials shall be performed by an independent commercial laboratory retained and compensated by Contractor, and approved by the Contracting Officer. In lieu of testing, Contractor may submit certified state test results indicating that the material meets Specification requirements to the Contracting Officer for approval.

SECTION: 32 12 15 SUBPART: 1.04.A

Sampling and Testing:

1. Tests to determine conformance with all requirements of this Specification for quality and properties of all Contractor-secured materials shall be performed by an independent commercial laboratory retained and compensated by Contractor, and approved by the Contracting Officer. In lieu of testing, Contractor may submit certified state test results indicating that the material meets Specification requirements to the Contracting Officer for approval.

SECTION: 32 12 17 SUBPART: 1.04.A

Sampling and Testing:

1. Tests to determine conformance with all requirements of this Specification for quality and properties of all Contractor-secured materials shall be performed by an independent commercial laboratory retained and compensated by Contractor, and approved by the Contracting Officer. In lieu of testing, Contractor may submit certified state test results indicating that the material meets Specification requirements to the Contracting Officer for approval.

a. Obtain representative Samples of material for testing in accordance with referenced standards. Furnish laboratory sufficient material for testing form each Sampled at the time obtained.

b. Furnish specific schedule for sampling to provide the Contracting Officer the opportunity to observe sampling.

2. When incorporating materials into the Work, quality control testing will be performed during construction by a testing laboratory retained and compensated by Contractor.

SECTION: 33 16 15 SUBPART: 3.13

A. Test according to NFPA 22 for acceptance and performance testing. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

1. After installing components, assemblies, and equipment including controller, test for compliance with requirements.

2. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment.

3. Coordinate with fire alarm test. Operate as required.

B. Contractor shall submit all appropriate NFPA forms (NFPA 13 and 72), a comprehensive “Test Plan”, all contractor test reports and a written request for the final acceptance testing prior to the commissioning and acceptance.

C. Contractor shall have on site the factory authorized representative of the major system components (Fire Alarm/Suppression Panel, Fire Pump and Controller, and Radio Reporting Media) for final system testing and acceptance.

D. Contractor shall provide any special tools, or equipment necessary for the maintenance, repair, inspection, or programming of installed equipment to the government at completion of the contract other than fire hoses.

E. Commissioning requirements, checklists, tool and parts requirements, manufacturer involvement, etc. shall be comprehensive and based on standards such as NFPA, standard of the industry or manufacturer practice. Commissioning and acceptance procedures and checklists shall be part of the acceptance procedure for any facility and shall be required as a submission by the contractor.

Commissioning and checklist documentation shall be completed by the contractor, as part of the prefinal acceptance of the facility. Checklists shall be submitted prior to substantial completion inspections.

SECTION: 33 16 16 SUBPART: 3.02

A. Tanks shall be field tested for leakage immediately prior to installation.

B. Tests shall be witnessed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Testing Procedure:

1. Tighten and soap all tank fittings and all parts of the tank which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, appear to have been damaged during transportation and handling.

2. Pressurize the tank with air to 5 psig and visually inspect for leaks.

a. Retighten all leaking fittings until such leakage is stopped.

b. All damaged areas on the tank which are found to be leaking shall be brought to the attention of the manufacturer’s installation representative. The manufacturer’s representative shall submit the proposed repair method to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance.

c. Test shall not be considered complete until pressure has been maintained for one hour during which no leaks are detected.

3. Tanks which have been repaired and those which have been dropped or impacted after initial test shall be retested. Tanks shall continue to be retested until a successful leakage test is obtained or the tank shall be replaced.

SECTION: 33 31 50 SUBPART: 3.09.A

Acceptance Tests for Gravity and Low-Pressure Pipelines:

1. Alignment

2. Leakage Test

3. Air Testing: Perform air tests per ASTM F1417 for plastic pipe at Contractor’s option in lieu of exfiltration test for pipe sizes up to and including 42 inches (1050mm) in diameter.

SECTION: 33 31 50 SUBPART: 3.09.B

Acceptance Tests for Pressure Pipelines:

1. Perform hydrostatic pressure and leakage tests.

a. Conform to AWWA C600procedures

b. Perform after backfilling.

2. Test separately in segments between sectionalizing valves, between a sectionalizing valve and a test plug, or between test plugs.

3. Limit fill rate of line to available venting capacity.

4. Government shall make water for testing available to Contractor at nearest source (at

Government’s lowest rate step).

5. Pressure and Leakage Test.

SECTION: 33 31 50 SUBPART: 3.09.C

Acceptance Test for HDPE Pressure Pipe:

1. Pressure test with water after pipe has been laid and initial launching and sidefill placement, as specified by PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe.

SECTION: 33 31 50 SUBPART: 3.09.D

1. Maximum installed deflections of flexible pipe.

2. Contracting Officer may require Contractor to test flexible pipe after backfill has been in place 30 days.

SECTION: 33 31 50 SUBPART: 3.09.E

Soil Corrosion Testing:

1. Perform electrical conductivity test on bonded pipe segments.

2. Perform pipe-to-soil potential surveys.

3. Submit 3 copies of test and survey reports to Contracting Officer.

SECTION: 33 32 13 SUBPART: 2.03.D

Testing: Furnish certified copies of results of test prior to shipment. All valves shall be subjected to an AWWA C504 procedure cycle life and pressure leak test at 1034 kPa (450 psi) and a body hydrostatic test at 2068 kPa (300 psi). Valves shall be capable of providing drip-tight shutoff up to the full leak test rating. Certify reverse pressure capacity.

SECTION: 33 32 13 SUBPART: 3.02

A. Perform all field tests, and provide all labor, equipment, and incidentals required for testing, except that water and electric power needed for field tests will be furnished as set forth in DIVISION 1. Produce evidence, when required, that any item of work has been constructed in accordance with contract requirements. Allow concrete to cure a minimum of five days before testing any section of piping where concrete thrust blocks have been provided.

B. Test piping in accordance with the SECTION 333150 – PIPE INSTALLATION. Test in operation all equipment to demonstrate compliance with the contract requirements.

C. Test pumps and controls, in operation, under design conditions to insure proper operation of all equipment. Provide all appliances, materials, water and equipment for testing, and bear all expenses in connection with the testing. Conduct testing after all equipment is properly installed, electrical services and piping are installed, liquid is flowing, and the pump station is ready for operation. Correct all defects discovered to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, and all tests repeated, at the expense of the Contractor, until the equipment is in proper working order.

D. Submit a written report to Owner and Engineer showing operations performed and results obtained for each unit within seven working days of completion of the field testing. Report shall include all inspection items and any recommendations and corrections made.

SECTION: 33 41 00 SUBPART: 3.05.A

Concrete and PE Pipe:

1. A hydrostatic test shall be made on the watertight joint types as proposed. Performance requirements for joints in reinforced and nonreinforced concrete pipe shall conform to AASHTO M198 or ASTM C443. Test requirements for joints in PE plastic pipe shall conform to ASTM D3212.

SECTION: 33 41 00 SUBPART: 3.06.A

Leakage Tests:

1. Lines shall be tested for leakage by low pressure air or water testing or exfiltration tests, as appropriate. Low pressure air testing for concrete pipes shall conform to ASTM C924. Low pressure air testing for plastic pipe shall conform to ASTM F1417. Low pressure air testing procedures for other pipe materials shall use the pressures and testing times prescribed in ASTM C828 or ASTM C924, after consultation with the pipe manufacturer. Testing of individual joints for leakage by low pressure air or water shall conform to ASTM C1103.