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New York Air National Guard

Project No’s. WKVB099052 & WKVB002397

Add to & Repair Fire Station

Building 300

Gabreski Air National Guard Base

Westhampton Beach, NY

Project Manual Volume 2 of 2

October 2014

100% Submittal – Issued for Bid

Proposer’s Name and Address

ADD TO & REPAIR FIRE STATION

BUILDING 300

PROJECT NUMBERS: WKVB099052 & WKVB002397

106TH RESCUE WING

NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD

GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY

INDEX AND CERTIFICATION PAGE

SPECIFICATION INDEX

DOCUMENT / DIVISION

DESCRIPTION

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

DIVISION 03

DIVISION 04

CONCRETE

MASONRY

DIVISION 05

DIVISION 06

METALS

WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS

DIVISION 09

DIVISION 10

DIVISION 11

FINISHES

SPECIALITIES

EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR

CONDITIONING

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES

CERTIFICATION(S)

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REPAIR & ADD FIRE STATION

BUILDING 300

PROJECT NUMBERS: WKVB099052 & WKVB002397

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RESCUE WING

NEW YORK AIR NATIONAL GUARD

GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010120 Affirmative Procurement

011100 Summary of Work

011900 References

012300 Alternates

012500 Substitutions

012600 Change Orders / Modifications to Contract

013100 Project Coordination and Meetings

013200 Construction Progress Schedules and Reports

013233 Construction Photographs

013300 Submittals

014000 Quality Requirements

014100 Environmental Protection

014200 Definitions and Standards

015100 Temporary Utilities and Facilities

015200 Field Offices and Sheds

015700 Temporary Barriers and Controls

015800 Project Identification and Signs

016000 Equipment and Materials

017329 Cutting and Patching

017419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

017500 Manufacturer’s Field Services

017800 Contract Closeout

017836 Warranties

018113 Sustainable Design Requirements

Supplement – Sustainable Design Analysis Score Sheet

018150 Recycled / Recovered Materials

019113 Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

024100 Demolition

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

033000 Concrete

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DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

040523 Adjustable Concealed Lintel System

042000 Unit Masonry

047200 Cast Stone Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

051200 Steel

052100 Steel Joist Framing

053100 Steel Decking

054000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

055000 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

070150.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing

071113 Bituminous Dampproofing

072100 Thermal Insulation

072726 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers

074113 Metal Roof Panels (BID OPTION)

074264 Metal Composite Material Wall Panels

075423 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim

077200 Roof Accessories

078413 Penetration Firestopping

079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

080671 Door Hardware Schedule

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

081416 Flush Wood Doors

083113 Access Doors and Frames

083323 Overhead Coiling Doors

083473 Sound Control Door Assemblies

083613 Sectional Doors

084113 Aluminum-Framed Entrances & Storefronts

085113 Aluminum Windows

087100 Door Hardware

088000 Glazing

089000 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

092116 Non-Structural Metal framing

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092900 Gypsum Board

093000 Tiling

095123 Acoustic Ceiling System

096519 Resilient Tile Flooring

096813 Tile Carpeting

099000 Protective Coatings

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALITIES

101100 Visual Display Surfaces

101400 Signage

102113 Toilet Compartments

102238 Operable Panel Partitions

102800 Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories

104400 Fire Protection Specialties

105113 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

115213 Projection Screens

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds

124813 Entrance Floor Mats and Frames

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

133419 Lightweight Metal Building

DIVISION 21 – FIRE SUPPRESSION

211000 Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping

211313 Automatic Sprinkler Piping

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

220513 Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

220516 Expansion Fittings and Loops for Plumbing Piping

220517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Plumbing Piping

220518 Escutcheons for Plumbing Piping

220519 Meters and Gauges for Plumbing Piping

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220548 Vibration and Seismic Controls for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220719 Plumbing Piping Insulation

221116 Domestic Water Piping

221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties

221123 Domestic Water Pumps

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221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties

221413 Facility Storm Drainage Piping

221423 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties

223400 Fuel-Fired Water Heaters

224000 Plumbing Fixtures

224500 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures

224700 Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

230130 HVAC Air Distribution System Cleaning

230513 Common Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC Piping

230518 Escutcheon for HVAC Piping

230519 Meters and Gauges for HVAC Piping

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230548 Vibration and Seismic Controls for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230593 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing

230713 Duct Insulation

230719 HVAC Piping Insulation

230800 Commissioning of HVAC

230933 Direct Digital Control (DDC) Systems (Electric Actuation)

231123 Facility Natural Gas Piping

232300 Refrigerant Piping

233113 Metal Ducts

233300 Duct Accessories

233423 HVAC Power Ventilators

233500 Overhead Vehicle Tailpipe Exhaust Removal Systems

233713 Diffusers, Registers and Grilles

233813 Commercial Kitchen Hoods

235523 Gas Fired Radiant Heaters

237414 Packaged, Outdoor-Air, Rooftop Units

238123 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners

238136 Variable Refrigerant Flow Conditioning Units

238153 Rooftop Kitchen Make-Up Air Units

238240 Propeller Unit Heaters

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

260000 Basic Electrical Requirements

260516 Wires and Cables

260526 Grounding

260529 Supporting Devices and Seals

260533 Raceways

260534 Electrical Boxes and Fittings

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260536 Cable Tray

260553 Electrical Identification

260923 Lighting Control Equipment

262213 Transformers

262413 Switchboards

262416 Panelboards

262713 Service Entrance

262726 Wiring Devices

262730 Electrical Connections

262801 Coordinated Power System Protection

262813 Fuses

262816 Circuit and Motor Disconnect Switches

262900 Motor Controllers, Contactors, Push Buttons, Selector Switches, Indicating Lights, and

Relays

263600 Transfer Switches

264100 Lightning Protection Systems

264300 Surge Protection Devices (SPD)

265000 Interior Lighting Fixtures

265200 Emergency Lighting

265610 Exterior Lighting Fixtures

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

276000 Communications, Premises Distribution System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

283100 Fire Alarm and Mass Notification Systems

283300 Fire Station Alerting System

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

312050 Site Preparation and Earthwork

312313 Subgrade Preparation

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321100 Crushed Rock Base Course

321214 Bituminous Prime Coat

321215 Bituminous Tack Coat

321216 Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) for roads

321313 Concrete Pavement

321600 Curbs and Sidewalks

321723 Pavement Marking

323113 Chain-Link Fences and Gates

329119 Topsoiling

329200 Lawns

329300 Plants

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

331100 Pressure Pipe

331216 Utility Valves and Accessories

333100 Gravity Pipe

333150 Pipe Installation

333900 Utility Structures

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COOSECTION 211100 - FACILITY FIRE-SUPPRESSION WATER-SERVICE PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and DIVISION 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY:

A. Section includes fire-suppression water-service piping and related components outside the building.

B. Related Sections:

1. SECTION 211313 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS for wet-pipe fire-suppression sprinkler systems inside the building.

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. Applicable Standards (latest editions):

1. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

a. AWWA C105 - Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems.

b. AWWA C110 - Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water and Other Liquids.

c. AWWA C111 - Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings.

d. AWWA C151 - Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water.

e. AWWA C153 - Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service.

f. AWWA C219 - Bolted, Sleeve-Type Couplings for Plain-End Pipe.

g. AWWA C600 - Installation of Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances.

h. AWWA C606 - Grooved and Shouldered Joints.

i. AWWA M41 - Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings.

j. AWWA M44 - Distribution Valves - Selection, Installation, Field Testing, and

Maintenance.

2. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

a. ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

b. ASME B16.21 – Nonmetallic Flag Gaskets for Pipe Flanges

c. ASME B31.9 – Building Services Piping

3. ASTM International (ASTM):

a. ASTM A47 - Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings.

b. ASTM A536 - Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

c. ASTM A674 - Practice for Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile Iron Pipe for

Water or Other Liquids.

4. FM Global:

a. Approval Guide.

5. Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry (MSS SP-60)

a. MSS SP-60 Connecting flange joint between tapping sleeves and tapping valves.

6. NFPA:

a. NFPA 24 - Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances (2013).

7. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

a. UL 194 - Gasketed Joints for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection

Service.

b. UL 262 - Gate Valves for Fire-Protection Service.

c. UL 789 - Indicator Posts for Fire-Protection Service.

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1.04 ACTION SUBMITTALS:

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

1.05 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS:

A. Coordination Drawings: For piping and specialties including relation to other services in same area, drawn to scale. Show piping and specialty sizes and valves, meter and specialty locations, and elevations.

B. Field quality-control reports.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

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

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

C. Comply with the "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, 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-suppression water-service piping.

1.07 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.

1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS:

A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied by Owner 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 Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of service without Owner's written permission.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS:

A. Grooved-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with cut, rounded-grooved ends.

B. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end.

C. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end.

D. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe Appurtenances:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. Anvil International, Inc.

b. Shurjoint Piping Products.

c. Star Pipe Products.

d. Victaulic Company.

2. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Fittings: ASTM A47, malleable-iron castings or ASTM A536, ductile-iron castings with dimensions matching pipe.

3. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping Couplings: AWWA C606, for ductile-iron-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, gasket suitable for water, and bolts and nuts.

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

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

F. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

1. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

G. Flanges: ASME B16.1, Class 125, cast iron.

2.02 SPECIAL PIPE FITTINGS:

A. Ductile-Iron Flexible Expansion Joints:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. EBAA Iron, Inc.

b. ROMAC Industries Inc.

c. Star Pipe Products.

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron fitting with combination of flanged and mechanical-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include two gasketed ball-joint sections and one or more gasketed sleeve sections. Assemble components for offset and expansion indicated. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

B. Ductile-Iron Deflection Fittings:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. EBAA Iron, Inc.

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron coupling fitting with sleeve and one or two flexing sections for up to 15-degree deflection, gaskets, and restrained-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

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2.03 ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING:

A. Standard: ASTM A674 or AWWA C105.

B. Material: High-density, cross-laminated PE film of 0.004-inch minimum thickness.

C. Form: Sheet.

D. Color: Black.

2.04 JOINING MATERIALS:

A. Gaskets for Ferrous Piping: ASME B16.21, asbestos free.

2.05 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. Tubular-Sleeve Pipe Couplings:

a. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

b. Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing.

c. Dresser, Inc.; Dresser Piping Specialties.

d. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The); Pipe Products Division.

e. JCM Industries.

f. ROMAC Industries Inc.

g. Smith-Blair, Inc.; a Sensus company.

h. Viking Johnson.

2. Description: Metal, bolted, sleeve-type, reducing or transition coupling, with center sleeve, gaskets, end rings, and bolt fasteners, and with ends of same sizes as piping to be joined.

3. Standard: AWWA C219.

4. Center-Sleeve Material: Carbon steel for steel couplings, Ductile or Malleable iron for iron fittings.

5. Gasket Material: Natural or synthetic rubber.

6. Pressure Rating: Not less than specified for pipe.

7. Metal Component Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating or material.

2.06 CORPORATION VALVES:

A. Provide corporation stops as specified to isolate air valves or as manual air release or inlet valves.

B. Mueller Company Style H-10003, H-10013, or H-10045 or Contracting Officer-approved equal.

2.07 GATE VALVES:

A. UL-Listed or FM-Approved Gate Valves:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; American Flow Control Division.

b. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.

c. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

d. U.S. Pipe.

e. Watts Water Technologies, Inc.

2. 175-psig, UL-Listed or FM-Approved, Iron, Nonrising-Stem Gate Valves:

a. Description: Iron body and bonnet, bronze seating material, and inside screw.

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b. Standards: UL 262 and "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

c. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

d. End Connections: Mechanical or push-on joint.

e. Indicator-Post Flange: Include on valves used with indicator posts.

3. 175-psig, UL-Listed or FM-Approved, Iron, OS&Y, Gate Valves:

a. Description: Iron body and bonnet and bronze seating material.

b. Standards: UL 262 and "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

c. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

d. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

2.08 GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES:

A. Tapping-Sleeve Assemblies:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary.

b. Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

c. East Jordan Iron Works, Inc.

d. Flowserve.

e. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.

f. M&H Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

g. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.

h. U.S. Pipe.

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

3. Standard: MSS SP-60.

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

5. 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; with tee-handle with one pointed end, stem of length to operate deepest buried valve, and socket matching valve operating nut.

C. Indicator Posts:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:

a. American AVK Company; Valves & Fittings Division.

b. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; American Flow Control Division.

c. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary.

d. Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc.

e. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division.

f. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc.

g. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division.

h. NIBCO INC.

i. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP.

2. Description: Vertical-type, cast-iron body with operating wrench, extension rod, and adjustable cast-iron barrel of length required for depth of burial of valve.

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3. Standards: UL 789 and "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 EARTHWORK:

A. Comply with excavating, trenching, and backfilling requirements in DIVISION 31.

3.02 PIPING INSTALLATION:

A. Fire-Main Connection: Tap fire main according to requirements of the Authority Having

Jurisdiction and of size and in location indicated.

B. Make connections larger than NPS 2 with tapping machine according to the following:

1. Install tapping sleeve and tapping valve according to MSS SP-60.

2. Install tapping sleeve on pipe to be tapped. Position flanged outlet for gate valve.

3. Use tapping machine compatible with valve and tapping sleeve; cut hole in main.

Remove tapping machine and connect water-service piping.

4. Install gate valve onto tapping sleeve. Comply with MSS SP-60. Install valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

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

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

1. Install encasement for piping according to ASTM A674 or AWWA C105.

E. Bury piping with a minimum depth of cover over top at least of 48 inches and with top at least

12 inches below level of maximum frost penetration, and according to the following:

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

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

G. Extend fire-suppression water-service piping and connect to water-supply source and building fire-suppression water-service piping systems at locations and pipe sizes indicated.

1. Terminate fire-suppression water-service piping at building wall until building-water-piping systems are installed. Terminate piping with caps, plugs, or flanges as required for piping material. Make connections to building's fire-suppression water-service piping systems when those systems are installed.

H. 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.

I. Comply with requirements in DIVISION 21 Sections for fire-suppression-water piping inside the building.

J. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements for sleeves specified in SECTION 211313 – AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

3.03 JOINT CONSTRUCTION:

A. Install couplings, flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, and transition and special fittings that have finish and pressure rating same as or higher than systems pressure rating for aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment connections.

C. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from outside and inside of pipes, tubes, and fittings before assembly.

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

E. Ductile-Iron Piping, Grooved Joints: Cut-groove pipe. Assemble joints with grooved-end, ductile-iron-piping couplings, gaskets, lubricant, and bolts.

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F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material in size, type, and thickness suitable for water service. Join flanges with bolts according to ASME B31.9.

G. Dissimilar Materials Piping Joints: Use adapters compatible with both piping materials, with OD, and with system working pressure.

3.04 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.

B. Install anchorages for tees, plugs and caps, bends, crosses, valves, and hydrant branches in fire-suppression water-service piping according to NFPA 24 and the following:

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

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

D. Coat and wrap surfaces of installed ferrous anchorage devices, including nuts, bolts and rodding with bituminous coating and polyethylene film.

3.05 VALVE INSTALLATION:

A. UL-Listed or FM-Approved Gate Valves: Comply with NFPA 24. Install each underground valve with vertical cast-iron indicator post.

B. UL-Listed or FM-Approved Valves Other Than Gate Valves: Comply with NFPA 24.

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

3.06 CONNECTIONS:

A. Connect fire-suppression water-service piping to existing fire main. Use tapping sleeve and tapping valve.

B. Connect fire-suppression water-service piping to interior fire-suppression piping.

3.07 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

A. Use test procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described below.

B. Piping Tests: Conduct piping tests before joints are covered 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.

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

1. All piping and attached appurtenances subjected to system working pressure shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 or 50 psi in excess of the system working pressure, whichever is greater, and shall maintain that pressure ± 5 psi for 2 hours.

2. Where additional water is added to the system to maintain the test pressures required by NFPA section 10.10.2.2.1, the amount of water shall be measured and shall not exceed the limits of the equation 10.10.2.2.6 (a):

a. L = SD√ P/148,000

Where:

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b. L = testing allowance (makeup water) (gal/hr)

c. S = length of pipe tested (ft)

d. D = nominal diameter of the pipe (in.)

e. P = average test pressure during the hydrostatic test (gauge psi)

D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.08 IDENTIFICATION:

A. Install continuous underground detectable warning tape during backfilling of trench for underground fire-suppression water-service piping. Locate below finished grade, directly over piping. Underground warning tapes are specified in DIVISION 31.

3.09 CLEANING:

A. Clean fire-suppression water-service piping as follows:

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

2. Use purging 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.

B. Prepare reports of purging activities.

3.10 PIPING SCHEDULE:

A. Underground fire-suppression water-service piping NPS 6 to NPS 12 shall be one of the following:

1. Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe; mechanical-joint, ductile- or gray-iron, standard-pattern or ductile-iron, compact-pattern fittings; glands, gaskets, and bolts; and gasketed joints.

2. Push-on-joint, ductile-iron pipe; push-on-joint, ductile-iron compact-pattern fittings; and

3.11 VALVE SCHEDULE:

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

B. Underground fire-suppression water-service shutoff valves NPS 3 and larger shall be 175-psig, UL-listed or FM-approved, iron, nonrising-stem gate valves.

C. Indicator-post underground fire-suppression water-service valves NPS 3 and larger shall be

175-psigUL-listed or FM-approved, iron, nonrising-stem gate valves with indicator-post flange.

END OF SECTION 211100

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SECTION 211313 - AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and DIVISION 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY:

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment for fully operating fire protection systems in full compliance with the applicable NFPA standards and all other codes, regulations and laws applicable to the work, and in full compliance with the intent of the plans and specifications, including all work inferable from same.

B. Section Includes:

1. Connect to the underground fire protection water service piping at a location five feet outside the building as provided under SECTION 211100.

2. Wet sprinkler systems throughout heated areas of the building.

3. Pipes, fittings, couplings and specialties.

4. Fire-protection valves.

5. Fire-department connections.

6. Sprinklers.

7. Alarm devices.

8. Pressure gages.

9. Inspector’s test valves and piping.

10. Drain valves and piping.

11. System testing.

C. Sub-contractor shall pay for all necessary construction permits related to the fire sprinkler system.

D. Related Sections:

1. SECTION 07 84 13 - PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING – for penetration firestopping.

2. SECTION 09 00 00 – PROTECTIVE COATINGS.

3. SECTION 21 11 00 – FACILITY FIRE-SUPPRESSION WATER-SERVICE PIPING

4. SECTION 28 31 00 - FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS for monitoring of sprinkler systems.

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. Applicable Codes and Standards (latest edition or as adopted by local jurisdiction):

1. Local Codes including local policies, interpretation, and standards.

2. American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute (ASCE/SEI).

a. ASCE/SEI 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

3. American Water Works Association (AWWA).

a. AWWA C110 - Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings for Water.

b. AWWA C153 - Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings for Water Service.

4. American Welding Society (AWS).

a. AWS A5.8- Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding.

b. AWS B2.1 - Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification.

c. AWS D10.12 - Guide for Welding Mild Steel Pipe.

5. ASME International (ASME):

a. ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX, "Welding and Brazing

Qualifications".

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b. ASME B1.20.1 - Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).

c. ASME B16.1 - Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings.

d. ASME B16.4 - Gray Iron Threaded Fittings.

e. ASME B16.5 - Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Inch

Standard.

f. ASME B16.9 - Factory-Made Wrought Buttwelding Fittings.

g. ASME B16.21 - Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges.

h. ASME B18.2.1 - Square and Hex Bolts and Screws, Inch Series.

i. ASME B31.9 - Building Services Piping.

6. ASTM International (ASTM).

a. ASTM A47 - Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings.

b. ASTM A53 - Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless.

c. ASTM A135 - Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Steel Pipe.

d. ASTM A234 - Specification for Piping Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy

Steel for Moderate and High Temperature Service.

e. ASTM A536 - Specification for Ductile Iron Castings.

f. ASTM A795 - Specification for Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)

Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Fire Protection Use.

g. ASTM A865 - Specification for Threaded Couplings, Steel, Black or Zinc-Coated

(Galvanized) Welded or Seamless, for Use in Steel Pipe Joints.

7. FM Global (FM):

a. FM Approvals - Approval Guide.

b. Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets.

(1) FM 3-26 Water Supply (2011)

8. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) – Latest edition or as adopted by local jurisdiction:

a. NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (2013).

b. NFPA 24 – Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their

Appurtenances (2013).

c. NFPA 25 – Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based

Fire Protection Systems (2013).

d. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (2014).

e. NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (2013).

f. NFPA 1963 – Standard for Fire Hose Connections (2014).

9. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL):

a. Fire Protection Equipment Directory.

10. Department of Defense (DoD) - Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

a. UFC 3-600-01 – Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities (Change 3, 1 March 2013).

11. Department of Defense (DoD) – Air National Guard (ANG) – Engineering Technical

Letters (ETL)

a. ANG ETL 01-1-1 – Air National Guard Design Policy. (2004)

1.04 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sprinkler system design shall be in accordance with:

1. NFPA 13.

2. FM 3-26.

3. UFC 3-600-01.

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4. ANG ETL 01-1-1.

B. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by Engineer and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.

1. See plans for sprinkler occupancy hazard classifications, maximum area per sprinkler, and hose demand.

C. Seismic Performance: Sprinkler piping shall be designed to withstand the effects of earthquakes using the methods of NFPA 13, Protection of Piping Against Damage Where Subject to Earthquakes, and ASCE/SEI 7. Bracing design shall utilize the Ss value indicated on the structural plans and specifications.

1.05 ACTION SUBMITTALS:

A. Refer to DIVISION 1 for administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.

B. Shop Drawings: Prepare working plans, material cut sheets, and hydraulic calculations for the complete sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13.

1. The shop drawings, including resubmittals, shall be submitted as a complete submittal package including, but not limited to, shop drawings/working plans, annotated cut sheets, and hydraulic calculations. Partial submittals and submittals not fully complying with the requirements and recommended practices of NFPA 13 and this specification will be returned disapproved without review.

2. Where Part 3 of this specification indicates maximum loads on structural members, shop drawings shall include calculations to indicate maximum hanger dead loads. Detailed requirement shall be provided on the drawings to indicate maximum hanger spacing where maximum loads require hanger spacing less than maximums allowed by NFPA 13.

3. Material cut sheets shall be annotated to indicate the exact model, size, finishes, and other options that will be provided. Cut sheets with multiple models, options and sizes that are not annotated will not be accepted. Outdated or poorly reproduced cut sheets will not be accepted.

4. Fire pump Test Results with shop drawings submittal.

5. The shop drawings shall include sway bracing calculations and locations, locations of flexible couplings and clearance requirements.

6. The Fire Protection Contractor shall coordinate with other contractors to provide cut sheets and details for items that may not be included in the Fire Protection Contractor’s contract but are necessary for review of the shop drawings. This includes water service piping into the building, new underground piping, etc.

7. Shop drawings shall be wholly generated and coordinated by the Fire Protection Contractor. Partial or complete reproductions of the Engineer’s drawings will not be accepted.

8. Shop drawings resubmittals shall be accompanied by a response letter addressing each comment in the Engineer’s review of the shop drawings. Changes to the working plans shall be clouded to indicate the revised area and annotated to indicate the revision number and revision date.

C. The Fire Protection Contractor shall employ the services of a qualified professional Fire Protection Engineer to prepare, sign and seal the sprinkler system shop drawings and hydraulic calculations for submittal. The Fire Protection Engineer shall be a registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

D. Submit shop drawings and hydraulic calculations as specified in DIVISION 01 SUBMITTALS to the Engineer for review.

E. The Contractor shall obtain all approvals prior to purchasing equipment or beginning installation.

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F. Contractor assumes sole responsibility for purchasing equipment or beginning installation before all approvals are obtained. No change orders will be awarded due to purchasing equipment or beginning installation prior to obtaining approvals.

1.06 INFORMATION SUBMITTALS:

A. Contractor qualifications: The Fire Protection Contractor shall be a qualified Fire Protection

Contractor, licensed and regularly engaged in the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems of similar size and complexity. Submit proof of successful completion of three projects of similar size and scope.

B. Designer qualifications: The Fire Protection Contractor shall employ the services of a fire protection design professional to prepare the sprinkler system shop drawings and hydraulic calculations in accordance with this specification. Submit qualifications of design professional.

1.07 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS:

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: Submit operations and maintenance manuals in accordance with DIVISION 01 “Contract Closeout”. In addition to items specified in DIVISION 01, provide as-built drawings, material cut sheets, hydraulic calculations and one copy of NFPA 25.

B. Include operation and maintenance data for valves and specialties in the operations and maintenance manuals.

C. Submit completed Contractor’s Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground and Underground Piping in accordance with NFPA 13.

D. Submit sprinkler zone diagram in accordance with Part 3 of this specification.

E. Submit documentation of training.

F. Submit complete warranty information.

1.08 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. Compliance with referenced NFPA, FM Global, Department of Defense and ICC standards is mandatory. This includes advisory provisions listed in the annexes of such standards, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for the word "should" wherever it appears.

B. NFPA Standards: Sprinkler system equipment, specialties, accessories, installation, and testing shall comply with the following:

1. NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.

2. NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their

Appurtenances.

C. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with UFC 3-600-01.

D. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with ETL 01-1-1.

E. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with FM Global Property Loss

Prevention Data Sheet.

F. Installer Qualifications:

1. The Contractor for the fire protection installation shall be a qualified Fire Protection Contractor, regularly engaged in the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems with required state and local licenses.

2. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing sprinkler systems and providing professional design and engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility.

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports shall be by a qualified registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).

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1.09 WARRANTY

A. The Sub-Contractor shall warrant all equipment and materials for a minimum of one-year from the date of substantial completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL:

A. All materials shall be Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories and included in the latest edition of the U.L. Fire Protection Equipment directory or Approved by FM Global and listed in the FM Approvals - Approval Guide.

B. All materials shall be:

1. Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories and included in the latest edition of the U.L. Fire

Protection Equipment directory.

2. All materials shall be approved by FM Global and listed in the FM Approvals - Approval

Guide.

3. Where a product type is not available with an FM Approval, a product Listed by

Underwriter's Laboratories and included in the latest edition of the U.L. Fire Protection Equipment directory may be used.

C. All sprinkler system components shall be rated for 175 psig (1200-kPa) minimum working pressure.

2.02 PIPING MATERIALS:

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

2.03 UNDERGROUND PIPE AND FITTINGS:

A. Underground piping and fittings shall comply with the requirements of SECTION 211100.

B. Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings:

1. Grooved-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with cut, rounded-grooved ends.

2. Mechanical-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with mechanical-joint bell and plain spigot end.

3. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end.

4. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe Appurtenances:

a. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Fittings: ASTM A47, malleable-iron castings or ASTM A536, ductile-iron castings with dimensions matching pipe.

b. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron-Piping Couplings: AWWA C606, for ductile-iron-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, gasket suitable for water, and bolts and nuts.

5. 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.

6. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

a. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

7. Flanges: ASME B16.1, Class 125, cast iron.

C. ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING:

1. Polyethylene film

a. Standard: ASTM A674 or AWWA C105.

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b. Material: High-density, cross-laminated PE film of 0.004-inch minimum thickness.

c. Form: Sheet.

d. Color: black.

2. Coat and wrap underground piping, including nuts, bolts and rodding with bituminous coating.

2.04 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS:

A. Schedule 40, Black Steel Pipe: ASTM A53, ASTM A795. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.

B. Steel Couplings: ASTM A865, threaded.

C. Cast-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, 175 psig rated.

D. Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, 300 psig rated, standard pattern.

E. Malleable-Iron Unions: ASME B16.39.

F. Cast-Iron Flanges: ASME 16.1, Class 125, 200 psig rated.

G. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 150.

H. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A234 and ASME B16.9.

I. Grooved-Couplings and Fittings:

1. Standards:

a. Grooved fittings and couplings shall be UL listed and/or FM Approved.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Factory Painted, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A47, malleable-iron casting or ASTM A536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.

4. Factory Painted Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.

5. Reducing couplings are not acceptable. Tapered reducing fittings shall be used.

J. Push on, plain end, roust-a-bout type and fittings using set screws are not acceptable.

K. Split flanges and flange adapters are not acceptable.

L. Install fittings manufactured with outlets the same size as the piping to be installed in the fittings. Bushings are not acceptable unless a suitable fitting is not manufactured.

M. Threaded pipe couplings with continuous threads through the coupling are not acceptable.

N. 1/2-inch extension couplings are not to be utilized at sprinkler head connections.

2.05 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS:

A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch thick or ASME

B16.21, nonmetallic and asbestos free.

1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.

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

C. Welding Filler Metals: Comply with AWS D10.12 for welding materials appropriate for wall thickness and chemical analysis of steel pipe being welded.

2.06 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES:

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed and/or FM approved.

B. Iron Check Valves:

1. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2. Type: Swing check with renewable disc and seat.

3. Body Material: Cast iron or ductile iron.

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4. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

C. Iron OS&Y Gate Valves:

1. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

2. Type: Resilient wedge OS&Y gate valve.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron. Fusion bonded epoxy coating inside and out.

4. Wedge material: EPDM encapsulated cast or ductile iron.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

6. Accessories: Pre-grooved stem for mounting tamper switch.

2.07 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES:

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed and/or FM approved.

B. Angle Valves:

1. Type: Screw in bonnet angle valve with integral seat and renewable disc.

2. Body Material: Bronze or Brass.

C. Ball Valves:

1. Type: Full port ball valve with blowout-proof stem.

2. Body Material: Bronze or Brass.

D. Globe Valves:

1. Type: Screw in bonnet globe valve with integral seat and renewable disc.

2. Body Material: Bronze or Brass.

2.08 SPECIALTY VALVES:

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed and/or FM approved.

2. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

3. Size: Same as connected piping.

B. Riser Check Valves:

1. Design: vertical installation.

2. Include trim set required for correct operation including drain and pressure gages.

3. End Connections: Flanged inlet, grooved outlet.

C. Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves:

1. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2. Type: Automatic draining, ball check.

3. Materials: Bronze body with stainless steel or brass ball check.

4. End Connections: Threaded.

2.09 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS:

A. Flush-Type, Fire-Department Connection:

1. Type: Flush, for wall mounting.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.

4. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices or clappers.

5. Caps: Brass, lugged type, with gasket and chain.

6. Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass, wall type.

7. Outlet: With pipe threads.

8. Outlet Size: NPS 4.

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9. Number of Inlets: Two.

10. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to “AUTO SPKR."

11. Finish: Rough brass or bronze.

2.10 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS:

A. Mechanical T and Cross fittings are not acceptable.

B. Inspector’s Test Assemblies:

1. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with orifice, sight glass, integral test valve and pressure relief valve factory set to 175 psi.

3. Size: Same as connected piping.

4. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

5. Individual components may be used in place of a listed assembly. This must include a test valve, sectional or main drain valve, sight glass, smooth bore corrosion - resistant orifice and pressure relief valve piped to drain.

2.11 SPRINKLERS:

A. General Requirements:

1. Sprinklers shall be UL listed and/or FM Approved.

2. Pressure Rating for Automatic Sprinklers: 175 psig minimum.

B. Quick Response Sprinklers:

1. General Requirements:

a. Temperature Rating: As indicated on the drawings or as required by NFPA 13.

b. K factor: As indicated on the drawings or as required by FM 3-26.

2. Quick Response Concealed Pendent:

a. Type: Adjustable quick response concealed sprinkler.

b. Finish: Cover plate to be white.

3. Quick Response Upright:

a. Type: Quick response upright sprinkler.

b. Finish: White finish in finished areas. Rough brass finish in unfinished areas without suspended ceilings and beneath ductwork and ceiling mounted equipment.

C. Extended coverage upright and pendent type sprinklers are not acceptable.

D. Sprinkler cabinet per NFPA 13 with sprinklers and a wrench for each type of sprinkler.

E. Second cabinet with a sprinkler escutcheon for each sprinkler that is stored in the sprinkler head cabinet.

F. Sprinkler Guards:

1. Guards shall be listed with the sprinkler they are installed on.

2. Type: Wire cage with fastening device for attaching to sprinkler piping.

2.12 ALARM AND SUPERVISORY DEVICES:

A. Alarm and supervisory device types shall match piping and equipment connections.

B. Water-Flow Indicators:

1. Water-Flow Detector: Electrically supervised.

2. Components: Two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals.

3. Type: Paddle operated.

4. Pressure Rating: 250 psig.

5. Design Installation: Horizontal or vertical.

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C. Valve Supervisory Switches:

1. Type: Standard OS&Y type switch. Electrically supervised. Plug type switches are not allowed except where specifically indicated.

2. Components: Single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts.

3. Design: Signals that controlled valve is in other than fully open position.

2.13 PRESSURE GAGES:

A. Dial Size: 3-1/2- to 4-1/2-inch diameter.

B. Water Pressure Gauge Range: 0 to 300 psig with “Water” label on dial face.

2.14 AUTOMATIC AIR VENTS:

A. Type: Automatic air vent piped to exterior, or interior drain in an unfinished…