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SPECIFICATIONS MANUAL

FOR

REPLACE ELLINGTON FIRE STATION

AT

ELLINGTON ANG, HOUSTON, TEXAS

CLIENT PROJECT NO. FWJH059032

FINAL SUBMITTAL

VOLUME 2 OF 2

Prepared by:

CH2M HILL

3001 PGA Blvd., Suite 300

Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

JUNE 27, 2008

CH Project No. 339673

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND ACTIVITIES

DIVISION 01 – REQUIREMENTS

010010 – ELLINGTON FIELD/ANG GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 JURISDICTIONS

1.2 SAFETY

1.3 FIRE PREVENTION STANDARDS

1.4 STANDARD WORKDAY/WEEK

1.5 CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

1.6 HOT WORK PERMIT

1.7 CONFINED SPACE PERMIT

1.8 24-HOUR POINT OF CONTACT

1.9 UTILITIES AND SERVICES

1.10 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

1.11 DUST CONTROL

1.12 PATCHING AND REPAIRING

1.13 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.14 PROTECTION OF BUILDING CONTENTS

1.15 ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK

1.16 RECYCLING

1.17 COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS

1.18 SITE ACCESS AND SECURITY

1.19 PRECEDENCE OF AIR OPERATIONS

1.20 ELLINGTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE SECURITY POLICY

REQUIREMENTS

010190 CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS

010230 ALLOWANCES (Possibly Needed for Removal of Contaminated Soils)

010320 OPTIONS

010400 PROJECT COORDINATION

010500 FIELD ENGINEERING

010600 SAFETY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

010920 ABBREVIATIONS

011000 SUMMARY

011050 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL PROCEDURES

Attachment X – Contractor Hazardous Material Identification Form Attachment Y – Contractor Hazardous Material Identification Form – Close-Out Procedures

013000 SUBMITTALS

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013100 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

013200 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

013233 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

014000 QUALITY CONTROL

014100 TESTING SERVICES

014200 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

014300 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Maintenance Summary Form

015000 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

015100 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

015200 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CLEANUP

015900 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

016000 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Substitution Request Form

016400 MANUFACTURERS’ SERVICES

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Proper Installation

016500 STARTING OF SYSTEMS

017000 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

017100 CLEANING

017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING

017400 WARRANTIES

017700 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

017839 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

018113 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

019113 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

SUP01 – Air Handling Units – Startup Checklist SUP02 – Air Handling Units AHU-11 – Functional Test SUP03 – Check and Testing Responsibility Table (11x17” Sheet) SUP04 – Calibration and Loop Check Procedures

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 – Structure Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 – Cast-In-Place Concrete 033053 – Miscellaneous Cast-In-Place Concrete 035216 – Lightweight Insulating Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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042000 – Unit Masonry 042300 – Glass Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

051200 – Structural Steel Framing 052100 – Steel Joist Framing 053100 – Steel Decking 054000 – Cold Formed Metal Framing 055000 – Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 – Rough Carpentry 061600 – Sheathing 064023 – Interior Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071326 – Self Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 072100 – Thermal Insulation 074113 – Metal Roof Panels 076200 – Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 078413 – Penetration Firestopping 078446 – Fire Resistive Joint Systems

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

081113 – Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 081416 – Flush Wood Doors 083473 – Sound Control Door Assemblies 083613 – Sectional Doors 084113 – Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts 084413 – Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 085113 – Aluminum Windows 087100 – Door Hardware 088000 – Glazing 088300 – Mirrors 089000 – Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092216 – Non-Structural Metal Framing

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093000 – Tiling 095123 – Acoustical Tile Ceilings 096519 – Resilient Tile Flooring 096566 – Resilient Athletic Flooring 096723 – Resinous Flooring 096816 – Sheet Carpeting 097200 – Wall Coverings 099123 – Interior Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

101100 – Visual Display Surfaces 101200 – Display Cases 101400 – Signage 102113 – Toilet Compartments 102600 – Wall and Door Protection 102800 – Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories 104413 – Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 105113 – Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

113100 – Residential Appliances 114000 – Food Service Equipment 115213 – Projection Screens

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122113 – Horizontal Louver Blinds 122413 – Roller Window Shades 123640 – Stone Countertops 124813 – Entrance Floor Grates and Frames 129300 – Site Furnishings

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 – Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 211313 – Wet Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220500 – Common Work Results for Plumbing

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220523 – General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 220529 – Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment 220553 – Identification for Plumbing Piping Equipment 220700 – Plumbing Insulation 220800 – Commissioning of Plumbing 221113 – Facility Water Distribution Piping 221116 – Domestic Water Piping 221119 – Domestic Water Piping Specialties 221313 – Facility Sanitary Sewers 221316 – Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping 221319 – Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 221323 – Sanitary Oil/Water Waste Interceptors 221413 – Facility Storm Drainage Piping 221423 – Storm Drainage Piping Specialties 221513 – General Service Compressed Air Piping 221519 – General Service Package Air Compressors and Receivers 223400 – Fuel Fired Domestic Water Heaters 224000 – Plumbing Fixtures 224500 – Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 224700 – Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230500 – Common Work Results for HVAC 230529 – Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230553 – Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 230593 – Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 230700 – HVAC Insulation 230800 – Commissioning of HVAC

230900 – Instrumentation and Control for HVAC 231123 – Facility Natural-Gas Piping

233113 – Metal Ducts 233300 – Air Duct Accessories 233423 – HVAC Power Ventilators 233600 – Air Terminal Units 233713 – Diffusers, Registers, and Grilles 233813 – Commercial Kitchen Hoods 234101 – Vehicle Exhaust Capture and Cleaning System 235523 – Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 237200 – Air-To-Air Energy Recovery Equipment 237313 – Modular Indoor Central Station Air Handling Units 238126 – Split System Air Conditioners 250800 – Commissioning of Building Automation System

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

260500 – Common Work Results for Electrical 260513 – Medium Voltage Cables 260519 – Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 260523 – Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 260526 – Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 – Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 260533 – Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 260543 – Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems 260548 – Vibration and Seismic Controls for Electrical Systems 260553 – Identification for Electrical Systems 260800 – Commissioning of Electrical Systems 260923 – Lighting Control Devices 260943 – Network Lighting Controls 260944 – Lighting Controls – Lutron EcoSystem 260945 – Lighting Controls – Lutron Softswitch 128 261200 – Medium Voltage Transformers 262200 – Low-Voltage Transformers 262416 – Panelboards 262713 – Electricity Metering 262726 – Wiring Devices 262813 – Fuses 262816 – Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 262913 – Enclosed Controllers 263213 – Engine Generators 263600 – Transfer Switches 264113 – Lightning Protection for Structures 265100 – Interior Lighting 265600 – Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

270500 – Common Work Results for Communications 271100 – Communications Equipment Room Fittings 271500 – Communications Horizontal Cabling 274133 – Master Antenna Television System 275116 – Public Address and Mass Notification Systems

275123 – Intercommunications and Program Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

280500 – Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 280513 – Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

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281300 – Access Control 283112 – Zoned Fire-Alarm System

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

311000 – Site Clearing 312000 – Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216 – Asphalt Paving 321313 – Concrete Paving 321373 – Concrete Paving Joint Sealants 323113 – Chain Link Fences and Gates 329200 – Turf and Grasses 329300 – Plants

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

330500 – Common Work Results for Utilities 334100 – Storm Utility Drainage Piping

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SECTION 220800 - COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes commissioning process requirements for Plumbing systems, assemblies, and equipment.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 013000.00 06, Submittals, for the commissioning process activities related to submittal reviews.

2. Section 017000, Closeout Procedures, for the commissioning process activities related to contract closeout.

3. Section 017300, Operation and Maintenance Data, for the commissioning process activities related to O&M format and content.

4. Section 018113, Sustainable Design Requirements for the commissioning process activities related to LEED™ Requirements.

5. Section 019113, General Commissioning Requirements for general commis-sioning process requirements.

6. Section 230800, Commissioning of HVAC Systems for commissioning process activities for HVAC&R systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

7. Section 250800, Commissioning of Building Automation Systems for commissioning process activities for integrated automation systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

8. Section 260800, Commissioning of Electrical Systems for commissioning process activities for electrical systems, assemblies, equipment, and components.

1.2 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be familiar with all parts of Section 019113, General Commission-ing Requirements and the Commissioning Plan issued by the Commissioning Authority (CxA) and shall execute all commissioning responsibilities assigned to them in the Contract Documents.

B. Refer to Section 019113, General Commissioning Requirements for additional require-ments.

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1.3 COMMISSIONING DOCUMENTATION

A. Provide the following information to the CxA for inclusion in the Commissioning Plan:

1. Plan for delivery and review of submittals, systems manuals, and other documents and reports.

2. Identification of installed systems, assemblies, equipment, and components including design changes that occurred during the construction phase.

3. Installation Checklists completed by the installing party certifying that systems, subsystems, equipment, and associated controls are ready for testing.

4. Test and inspection reports and certificates.

5. Report verifying that testing, adjusting, and balancing work is complete.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Prepare a schedule for pipe system testing, flushing and cleaning for use by the CxA.

Update the schedule as appropriate.

B. Prepare a schedule for the startup of equipment for use by the CxA. Update the schedule as required.

C. Installation checklists completed by the installing party certifying that systems, subsystems, equipment, and associated controls are ready for testing.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TEST PORTS

A. Provide test ports (P/T plugs) for handheld instrument readings near all piping system sensors in the primary system (not at the zone level) for calibrating the sensors.

B. Provide test ports (P/T plugs) for handheld instrument readings on both sides of all pumps, control and balancing valves, coils and 3 inch and larger strainers.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 TESTING PREPARATION

A. Certify that systems, subsystems, and equipment have been installed, calibrated, and started and are operating according to the Contract Documents.

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B. Certify that the instrumentation and control systems have been completed and calibrated, that they are operating according to the Contract Documents, and that pretest set points have been recorded.

C. Certify that testing, adjusting, and balancing procedures have been completed and that testing, adjusting, and balancing reports have been submitted, discrepancies corrected, and corrective work approved.

D. Set systems, subsystems, and equipment into operating mode to be tested (e.g., normal shutdown, normal auto position, normal manual position, unoccupied cycle, emergency power, and alarm conditions).

E. Tests of energized equipment shall be conducted when the equipment is operating at its normal capacity. This may require some tests to be conducted after occupancy.

F. Inspect and verify the position of each device and interlock identified on checklists.

G. Check safety cutouts, alarms, and interlocks with smoke control and life-safety systems during each mode of operation.

H. Testing Instrumentation: Install measuring instruments and logging devices to record test data as directed by the CxA.

3.2 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A. The installing Contractor shall provide technicians, instrumentation, and tools to perform commissioning test at the direction of the CxA.

B. The CxA shall coordinate with the project LEED coordinator to verify that any LEED requirements for testing systems are included in the tests.

C. Prerequisites. The applicable generic prerequisite checklist items from the list below shall be listed on each written test form and be completed and checked off by CxA prior to or during testing:

1. All related equipment has been started up and start-up reports and installation checklists submitted and approved ready for testing:

2. All control system functions for this and all interlocking systems are programmed and operable per contract documents, including final set point and schedules with debugging, loop tuning and sensor calibrations completed.

3. Vibration control report approved (if required).

4. These test procedures reviewed and approved by installing Contractor.

5. Safeties and operating ranges reviewed by the CxA.

6. Test requirements and sequences of operation, schedules and set points attached.

7. Sufficient clearance around equipment for servicing.

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8. Record of all values for pre-test set point changed to accommodate testing has been made and a check box provided to verify return to original values (control parameters, limits, delays, lockouts, schedules, etc.).

9. Other miscellaneous checks of the construction checklist and start-up reports completed successfully.

D. The test procedures for each piece of equipment or system shall contain the following:

1. A list of the integral components being tested.

2. Start-up Documentation Packages associated with the components.

3. Prerequisites to testing.

4. Functions and modes to be tested.

5. Required conditions of the test for each mode.

6. Special procedures.

7. Required methods of testing.

8. Required monitoring.

9. Acceptance criteria.

10. Sampling strategies allowed.

E. Tests will be performed using design conditions whenever possible.

F. Test all operating modes, interlocks, control responses, and responses to abnormal or emergency conditions, and verify proper response of building automation system controllers and sensors.

G. Test shut down and restart capabilities both for scheduled and unscheduled events (e.g.

power failure recovery and normal scheduled start/stop).

H. The CxA along with the installing Contractor, testing and balancing Contractor, and the Instrumentation and Control Contractor shall prepare detailed testing plans, procedures, and checklists for required systems, subsystems, and equipment.

I. Sampling for Identical Units. When there are a number of identical units, at the CxA’s discretion, some or all procedures of a test for a piece of equipment or assembly may be omitted when these same tests on other pieces of identical equipment or assemblies were conducted without deficiency.

J. Tests will be performed using design conditions whenever possible.

K. Simulated conditions may need to be imposed using an artificial load when it is not practical to test under design conditions. Before simulating conditions, calibrate testing instruments. Provide equipment to simulate loads. Set simulated conditions as directed by the CxA and document simulated conditions and methods of simulation. After tests, return settings to normal operating conditions.

L. The CxA may direct that set points be altered when simulating conditions is not practical.

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M. The CxA may direct that sensor values be altered with a signal generator when design or simulating conditions and altering set points are not practical.

N. If tests cannot be completed because of a deficiency outside the scope of the system, document the deficiency and report it to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. After deficiencies are resolved, reschedule tests.

O. If large numbers or repeated deficiencies are encountered, the Contractor shall test and troubleshoot all remaining systems at issue on their own before commissioning with the Commissioning Authority will resume testing or witnessing.

P. If the testing plan indicates specific seasonal testing, complete appropriate initial performance tests and documentation and schedule seasonal tests.

Q. Refer to Section 01 91 13, General Commissioning Requirements for specific details on non-conformance issues relating to installation checklists and tests, and for common requirements of deferred testing and to articles in this Section.

3.3 PLUMBING SYSTEMS, SUBSYSTEMS, AND EQUIPMENT TESTING

PROCEDURES

A. Scope of plumbing testing shall include domestic hot water system. Testing shall include measuring capacities and effectiveness of operational and control functions.

B. Plumbing Instrumentation and Control System Testing: Field testing plans and testing requirements are specified in Section 230900, Instrumentation and Control for HVAC.

Assist the CxA with preparation of testing plans.

C. Pipe system cleaning, flushing and hydrostatic tests are specified in Division 22 piping Sections. The General Contractor shall prepare a pipe system cleaning, flushing, and hydrostatic testing plan. Provide cleaning, flushing and testing, and final reports to the CxA. Plan shall include the following:

1. Sequence of testing and testing procedures for each section of pipe to be tested, identified by pipe zone or sector identification marker. Markers shall be keyed to Drawings for each pipe sector, showing the physical location of each designated pipe test section. Drawings keyed to pipe zones or sectors shall be formatted to allow each section of piping to be physically located and identified when referred to in pipe system cleaning, flushing and hydrostatic testing.

2. Description of equipment for flushing operations.

3. Minimum flushing water velocity.

4. Tracking checklist for managing and ensuring that all pipe sections have been cleaned, flushed and hydrostatically tested.

D. Energy Supply System Testing: Provide technicians, instrumentation, tools, and equipment to test performance of hot water systems and equipment at the direction of

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the CxA. The CxA shall determine the sequence of testing and testing procedures for each equipment item and pipe section to be tested.

E. Plumbing Systems and Subsystems to be tested are as follows (if there are any conflicts between the below table and the contractual Scope of Work, the Scope of Work shall take precedence):

System Name Sampling Percentage

a. Hot water generator 100%

b. Hot water circulating pump 100%

c. Hot water storage tank 100%

F. Equipment-Specific Testing Requirements:

1. Domestic Water Heating System:

a. These requirements apply to the domestic water heaters and controls, circulation pumps and mixing controls.

b. Apply the applicable common testing requirements and acceptance criteria.

c. Test the temperature control mixing functions.

d. Sampling Strategies. Test all units.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 221113 - FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes water-distribution piping and related components outside the building for water service and fire-service mains.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: For water valves and specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulatory Requirements:

1. Comply with requirements of utility company supplying water. Include tapping of water mains and backflow prevention.

2. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for potable-water-service piping, including materials, installation, testing, and disinfection.

3. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for fire-suppression water-service piping, including materials, hose threads, installation, and testing.

B. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

C. Comply with FMG's "Approval Guide" or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for fire-service-main products.

D. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and valve and hydrant supervision for fire-service-main piping for fire suppression.

E. Comply with ASTM F645 for selection, design and installation of thermo-plastic piping.

F. NSF Compliance:

1. Comply with NSF 14 for plastic potable water service piping.

2. Comply with NSF 61 for materials for water-service piping and specialties for domestic water.

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1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Preparation for Transport: Prepare valves, including fire hydrants, according to the following:

1. Ensure that valves are dry and internally protected against rust and corrosion.

2. Protect valves against damage to threaded ends and flange faces.

3. Set valves in best position for handling. Set valves closed to prevent rattling.

B. During Storage: Use precautions for valves, including fire hydrants, according to the following:

1. Do not remove end protectors unless necessary for inspection; then reinstall for storage.

2. Protect from weather. Store indoors and maintain temperature higher than ambient dew-point temperature. Support off the ground or pavement in watertight enclosures when outdoor storage is necessary.

C. Handling: Use sling to handle valves and fire hydrants if size requires handling by crane or lift. Rig valves to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use handwheels or stems as lifting or rigging points.

D. Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

E. Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed structural capacity of floor when storing inside.

F. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt.

G. Store plastic piping protected from direct sunlight.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Water-Distribution Service: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied by Contracting Officer or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary water-distribution service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer no fewer than 2 days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of water-distribution service without

Contracting Officer’s written permission.

1.6 COORDINATION

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A. Coordinate connection to water main with Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 COPPER TUBE AND FITTINGS

A. Soft Copper Tube: ASTM B88, Type K, water tube, annealed temper.

1. Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.18, cast-copper-alloy or ASME

B16.22, wrought-copper, solder-joint pressure type. Furnish only wrought-copper fittings if indicated.

B. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint end. Furnish Class 300 flanges if required to match piping.

C. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body with ball-and-socket, metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends.

2.2 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end unless grooved or flanged ends are indicated.

1. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

2. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

B. Flanges: ASME 16.1, Class 125, cast iron.

2.3 PE PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PE, ASTM Pipe: ASTM D 2239, SIDR No. 5.3, 7, or 9; with PE compound number required to give pressure rating not less than 160 psig (1100 kPa).

1. Insert Fittings for PE Pipe: ASTM D 2609, made of PA, PP, or PC with serrated male insert ends matching inside of pipe. Include bands or crimp rings.

B. PE, AWWA Pipe: AWWA C906, DR No. 7.3, 9, or 9.3; with PE compound number required to give presure rating not lesws than 160 psig (1100 kPa).

1. PE, AWWA Fittings: AWWA C906, socket-or butt-fusion type, with DR number matching pipe and PE compound number rquired to give pressure rating not less than 160 psig (100 kPa).

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2.4 PVC PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. PVC, Schedule 40 Pipe: ASTM D 1785.

1. PVC, Schedule 40 Socket Fittings: ASTM D 2466.

B. PVC, AWWA Pipe: AWWA C900, Class 150 and Class 200, with bell end with gsket, and with spigot end.

1. PVC Molded Fittings: AWWA C907, Class 150, with bell-and-spigot or double-bell ends. Include elastomeric gasket in each bell.

2. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C110, ductile-or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

a. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile-or gray-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

2.5 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for commonly used joining materials.

B. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BCuP Series.

C. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gaskets, Bolts and Nuts: type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated.

2.5 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Transition Fittings: Manufactured fitting or coupling same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

B. Dielectric Fittings: Combination of copper alloy and ferrous; threaded, solder, or plain end types; and matching piping system materials.

1. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated union assembly, designed for 250-psig minimum working pressure at 180 degF . Include insulating material that isolates dissimilar metals and ends with inside threads according to ASME B1.20.1.

2. Dielectric Flanges: Factory-fabricated companion-flange assembly, for 150- or 300-psig minimum working pressure to suit system pressures.

3. Dielectric-Flange Insulation Kits: Field-assembled companion-flange assembly, full-face or ring type. Components include neoprene or phenolic gasket, phenolic or polyethylene bolt sleeves, phenolic washers, and steel backing washers.

a. Provide separate companion flanges and steel bolts and nuts for 150- or

300-psig minimum working pressure to suit system pressures.

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4. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized-steel couplings with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining, with threaded ends and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 degF.

5. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipples with inert and noncorrosive thermoplastic lining, with combination of plain, threaded, or grooved end types, and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225 degF.

2.6 GATE VALVES

A. AWWA, Cast-Iron Gate Valves:

1. Nonrising-Stem, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves:

a. Description: Gray- or ductile-iron body and bonnet; with bronze or gray- or ductile-iron gate, resilient seats, bronze stem, and stem nut.

1) Standard: AWWA C509.

2) Minimum Pressure Rating: 200 psig .

3) End Connections: Mechanical joint.

4) Interior Coating: Complying with AWWA C550.

B. Bronze Gate Valves:

1. Nonrising-Stem Gate Valves:

a. Description: Class 125, Type 1, bronze with solid wedge, threaded ends, and malleable-iron handwheel.

1) Standard: MSS SP-80.

2.7 GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

A. Tapping Sleeve Assemblies:

1. Description: Sleeve and valve compatible with drilling machine.

a. Standard: MSS SP-60.

b. Tapping Sleeve: Cast- or ductile-iron or stainless-steel, two-piece bolted sleeve with flanged outlet for new branch connection. Include sleeve matching size and type of pipe material being tapped and with recessed flange for branch valve.

c. Valve: AWWA, cast-iron, nonrising-stem, resilient-seated gate valve with one raised face flange mating tapping-sleeve flange.

B. Valve Boxes: Comply with AWWA M44 for cast-iron valve boxes. Include top section, adjustable extension of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," and bottom section with base that fits over valve and with a barrel approximately 5 inches in diameter.

1. Operating Wrenches: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and socket matching valve operating nut.

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2.8 BUTTERFLY VALVES

A. AWWA Butterfly Valves:

1. Description: rubber seated.

a. Standard: AWWA C504.

b. Body: Cast or ductile iron.

c. Body Type: Flanged.

d. Pressure Rating: 150 psig (1035 kPa).

2.9 CURB VALVES

A. Curb Valves: Comply with AWWA C800. Include bronze body, ground-key plug or ball, and wide tee head, with inlet and outlet matching service piping material.

B. Service Boxes for Curb Valves: Similar to AWWA M44 requirements for cast-iron valve boxes. Include cast-iron telescoping top section of length required for depth of burial of valve, plug with lettering "WATER," and bottom section with base that fits over curb valve and with a barrel approximately 3 inches in diameter.

1. Shutoff Rods: Steel, tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and slotted end matching curb valve.

2.10 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. Reduced-Pressure Backflow Preventers:

1. Standard: ASSE 1013 or AWWA C511.

2. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications.

3. Pressure Loss: 12 psig (83 kPa) maximum, through middle 1/3 of flow range.

4. Body: Bronze for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; stainless steel for NPS 2-1/2 (DN

65) and larger.

5. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller; flanged for NPS 2-

1/2 (DN 65) and larger.

6. Configuration: Designed for horizontal, straight thorugh or vertical flow.

7. Accessories:

a. Valves: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2 (DN

50) and smaller; OS&Y gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger.

b. Air-Gap Fitting: ASME A112.1.2, matching backflow preventer connection.

B. Backflow Preventer Test Kits:

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1. Description: Factory calibrated, with gages, fittings, hoses, and carryng case with test-procedure instructions.

2.11 WATER METERS

A. Remote Registration System:

1. Description: Utility company standard; encoder type. Include meter modified with signal-transmitting assembly, low-voltage connecting wiring, and remote register assembly.

a. Standard: AWWA C707.

b. Registration: Flow in gallons.

c. Data-Acquisition Units: Interface meter with Building Automation

System. Match signal to BAS input.

d. Visible Display Units: Comply with Base Utility requirements for type and quantity.

2.10 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Fire Department Connections:

1. Description: Freestanding, with cast-bronze body, thread inlets according to

NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department hose threads, and threaded bottom outlet. Include lugged caps, gaskets, and chains; lugged swivel connection and drop clapper for each hose-connection inlet; 18-inch- high brass sleeve; and round escutcheon plate.

a. Standard: UL 405.

b. Connections: Two NPS 2-1/2 inlets and one NPS 4 outlet.

c. Inlet Alignment: Inline, horizontal.

f. Finish Including Sleeve: Polished bronze.

g. Escutcheon Plate Marking: "AUTO SPKR."

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Refer to Division 31 Section "Earth Moving" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.

3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. General: Use pipe, fittings, and joining methods for piping systems according to the following applications.

B. Transition couplings and special fittings with pressure ratings at least equal to piping pressure rating may be used, unless otherwise indicated.

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C. Do not use flanges or unions for underground piping.

D. Flanges, unions, grooved-end-pipe couplings, and special fittings may be used, instead of joints indicated, on aboveground piping and piping in vaults.

E. Underground water-service piping NPS 3/4 to NPS 3 shall be one of the following:

1. PVC, Schedule 40 pipe; PVC Schedule 40 fittings and solvent cemented joints.

2. Soft copper tube, ASTM B88, Type K; wrought-copper, solder-joint fittings; and brazed joints.

3. PE, ASTM pipe with heat fusion joints.

F. Underground Fire-Service-Main Piping NPS 4 to NPS 12 shall be one of the following:

1. Ductile-iron, mechanical-joint pipe; ductile-iron, mechanical-joint fittings; and mechanical joints.

2. PE, AWWA pipe; PE, AWWA fittings and heat fusion joints.

3.3 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. General Application: Use mechanical-joint-end valves for NPS 3 and larger under-ground installation. Use threaded- or flanged-end valves for installation in vaults. Use UL/FMG, nonrising-stem gate valves for installation with indicator posts. Use corporation valves and curb valves with ends compatible with piping, for NPS 2 and smaller installation.

B. Drawings indicate valve types to be used. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply:

1. Underground Valves, NPS 3 and Larger: AWWA, cast-iron, nonrising-stem, resilient-seated gate valves with valve box.

2. Use the following for valves in vaults and aboveground:

a. Gate Valves, NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze, nonrising stem.

b. Gate Valves, NPS 3 and Larger: AWWA, cast iron, O non- rising stem, resilient seated.

3.4 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. See Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for piping-system common requirements.

3.5 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Water-Main Connection: Tap water main according to requirements of water utility company and of size and in location indicated.

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B. Make connections NPS 2 and smaller with drilling machine according to the following:

1. Install curb valve in water-service piping with head pointing up and with service box.

C. Install PE pipe according to ASTM D2774 and ASTM F645.

D. Comply with NFPA 24 for fire-service-main piping materials and installation.

1. Install copper tube and fittings according to CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook."

E. Install ductile-iron, water-service piping according to AWWA C600 and AWWA M41.

F. Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 30 inches, with top at least 12 inches below level of maximum frost penetration, and according to the following:

1. Under Driveways: With at least 36 inches cover over top.

2. Under Railroad Tracks: With at least 48 inches cover over top.

3. In Loose Gravelly Soil and Rock: With at least 12 inches additional cover.

G. Install piping by tunneling or jacking, or combination of both, under streets and other obstructions that cannot be disturbed.

H. Extend water-service piping and connect to water-supply source and building-water-piping systems at outside face of building wall in locations and pipe sizes indicated.

1. Terminate water-service piping at building wall until building-water-piping systems are installed.

I. Sleeves are specified in Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing."

J. Mechanical sleeve seals are specified in Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing."

K. Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in direction. Use restrained-joint piping, thrust blocks, anchors, tie-rods and clamps, and other supports.

L. See Division 21 Section "Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems" for fire-suppression-water piping inside the building.

M. See Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping" for potable-water piping inside the building.

3.6 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

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A. See Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for basic piping joint construction.

B. Make pipe joints according to the following:

1. Ductile-Iron Piping, Gasketed Joints for Water-Service Piping: AWWA C600 and AWWA M41.

2. Ductile-Iron Piping, Gasketed Joints for Fire-Service-Main Piping: UL 194.

3. PE Piping Insert-Fitting Joints: Use plastic insert fittings and fasteners according to fitting manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Dissimilar Materials Piping Joints: Use adapters compatible with both piping materials, with OD, and with system working pressure. Refer to Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for joining piping of dissimilar metals.

3.7 ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION

A. Anchorage, General: Install water-distribution piping with restrained joints.

Anchorages and restrained-joint types that may be used include the following:

1. Concrete thrust blocks.

2. Locking mechanical joints.

3. Set-screw mechanical retainer glands.

4. Bolted flanged joints.

5. Pipe clamps and tie rods.

6. Heat fused joints.

B. Install anchorages for tees, plugs and caps, bends, crosses, valves, and hydrant branches. Include anchorages for the following piping systems:

1. Gasketed-Joint, Ductile-Iron, Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA C600.

2. Fire-Service-Main Piping: According to NFPA 24.

C. Apply full coat of asphalt or other acceptable corrosion-resistant material to surfaces of installed ferrous anchorage devices.

3.8 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. AWWA Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44. Install each underground valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

B. AWWA Valves Other Than Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA

M44.

C. UL/FMG, Valves Other Than Gate Valves: Comply with NFPA 24.

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D. MSS Valves: Install as component of connected piping system.

E. Corporation Valves and Curb Valves: Install each underground curb valve with head pointed up and with service box.

3.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION

A. Install ball drip valves at each check valve for fire department connection to mains.

B. Install protective pipe bollards on three sides of each fire depart-ment connection. Pipe bollards are specified in Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications."

3.10 CONNECTIONS

A. Piping installation requirements are specified in other Division 22 Sections. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. See Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing" for piping connections to valves and equipment.

C. Connect water-distribution piping to existing fire main. Use service clamp and corpor-ation valve.

D. Connect water-distribution piping to interior domestic water and fire-suppression piping.

3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Piping Tests: Conduct piping tests before joints are coered and after concrete thrust blocks have hardened sufficiently. Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing and apply test pressure to stabilize system. Use only potable water.

B. Hydrostatic Tests: Test at not less than one-and-one-half times working pressure for two hours.

1. Increase pressure in 50-psig (350-kPa) increments and inspect each joint between increments. Hold at test pressure for 1 hours; decrease to 0 psig (0 kPa). Slowly increase again to test pressure and hold for 1 more hour. Maximum allowable leakage is 2 quarts (1.89 L) per hour per 100 joints. Remake leaking joints with new materials and repeat test until leakage is within allowed limits.

C. Prepare reports of testing activities.

3.12 IDENTIFICATION

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A. Install continuous underground detectable warning tape during backfilling of trench for underground water-distribution piping. Locate below finished grade, directly over piping.

B. Permanently attach equipment nameplate or marker indicating plastic water-service piping, on main electrical meter panel. See Division 22 Section “Common Work Results for Plumbing” for identifying devices.

3.13 CLEANING

A. Clean and disinfect water-distribution piping as follows:

1. Purge new water-distribution piping systems and parts of existing systems that have been altered, extended, or repaired before use.

2. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in NFPA 24 for flushing of piping. Flush piping system with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at points of outlet.

3. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in AWWA C651 or do as follows:

a. Fill system or part of system with water/chlorine solution containing at least

50 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 24 hours.

b. Drain system or part of system of previous solution and refill with water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 3 hours.

c. After standing time, flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine remains in water coming from system.

d. Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction.

Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of contamina-tion.

B. Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.

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SECTION 221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

A. Section Includes:

1. Under-building slab and aboveground domestic water pipes, tubes, fittings, and specialties inside the building.

2. Flexible connectors.

3. Escutcheons.

4. Sleeves and sleeve seals.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following products:

1. Flexible connectors.

2. Backflow preventers and vacuum breakers.

3. Escutcheons.

4. Sleeves and sleeve seals.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Piping materials shall bear label, stamp, or other markings of specified testing agency.

B. Comply with NSF 61 for potable domestic water piping and components.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Water Service: Do not interrupt water service to facilities occupied by Contracting Officer or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary water service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of water service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of water service without Contracting Officer's written permission.

1.5 COORDINATION

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A. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.

2.1 PIPING MATERIALS

A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, fitting materials, and joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.

2.2 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick or ASME B16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free, unless otherwise indicated; full-face or ring type unless otherwise indicated.

B. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.

C. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gaskets, Bolts, and Nuts: Type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer unless otherwise indicated.

2.3 ESCUTCHEONS

A. General: Manufactured ceiling, floor, and wall escutcheons and floor plates.

B. One Piece, Cast Brass: Polished, chrome-plated finish with setscrews.

C. One Piece, Deep Pattern: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with chrome-plated finish.

D. One Piece, Stamped Steel: Chrome-plated finish with setscrew or spring clips.

E. Split Casting, Cast Brass: Polished, chrome-plated or rough-brass finish with concealed hinge and setscrew.

F. Split Plate, Stamped Steel: Chrome-plated finish with concealed hinge, setscrew or spring clips.

G. One-Piece Floor Plates: Cast-iron flange with holes for fasteners.

H. Split-Casting Floor Plates: Cast brass with concealed hinge.

2.4 SLEEVES

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A. Cast-Iron Wall Pipes: Fabricated of cast iron, and equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop unless otherwise indicated.

B. Galvanized-Steel-Sheet Sleeves: 0.0239-inch (0.6-mm) minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

C. Molded-PE Sleeves: Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

D. Molded-PVC Sleeves: Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

E. PVC-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM D1785, Schedule 40.

F. Galvanized-Steel-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A53/A53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, zinc-coated, with plain ends.

G. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange.

Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.

1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with setscrews.

2.5 SLEEVE SEALS

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Advance Products & Systems, Inc.

2. Calpico, Inc.

3. Metraflex, Inc.

4. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.

B. Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, used to fill annular space between pipe and sleeve.

1. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe.

Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.

2. Pressure Plates: Carbon steel.

3. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements.

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A. Comply with requirements in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving" for excavating, trenching, and backfilling.

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of domestic water piping. Indicated locations and arrangements are used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.

B. Install shutoff valve, hose-end drain valve, strainer, pressure gage, and test tee with valve, inside the building at each domestic water service entrance. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Sections for pressure gages and Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping Specialties" for drain valves and strainers.

C. Install shutoff valve immediately upstream of each dielectric fitting.

D. Install water-pressure-reducing valves downstream from shutoff valves. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping Specialties" for pressure-reducing valves.

E. Install domestic water piping level with 0.25 percent slope downward toward drain and plumb.

F. Rough-in domestic water piping for water-meter installation according to utility company's requirements.

G. Install piping concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas.

H. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated otherwise.

I. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal, and coordinate with other services occupying that space.

J. Install piping adjacent to equipment and specialties to allow service and maintenance.

K. Install piping to permit valve servicing.

L. Install nipples, unions, special fittings, and valves with pressure ratings the same as or higher than system pressure rating used in applications below unless otherwise

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M. Install piping free of sags and bends.

N. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

O. Install unions in copper tubing at final connection to each piece of equipment, machine, and specialty.

P. Install pressure gages on suction and discharge piping from each plumbing pump and packaged booster pump. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Sections for pressure gages.

Q. Install thermostats in hot-water circulation piping.