W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol5-0000.pdf

Solicitation For Construction of the New VA Medical Center (VAMC) Project in Louisville, KY

P2: 453413

Design-Bid-Build RFP

Specifications Phase B Volume 5 Div. 23-25

Certified Final Design

03 December 2020

W912QR21R0008

ARIMS: 200A

Disposition: Maintain for 15yrs after construction

W912QR21R0008_Specs_PhaseB_Vol5-0000

Replacement VA Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky

Project Managers

Cynthia K. Pozolo, FAIA URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager SmithGroup 500 Griswold Street, Suite 1700 Detroit, Michigan 48226 t 313.983.3600

Randy L. Kirschner, AIA, NCARB URS/SmithGroup Joint Venture Project Manager

AECOM

277 Nationwide Blvd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215 t 614.464.4500

CERTIFIED FINAL

VA101CFM-P-0157/603-320

USACE P2 No. 453413

Phase B New Hospital Buildings Specifications 23-05-10 — 25-10-10 (Vol. 5)

03 December 2020

VA 603-320, P2 453413

Louisville VAMC Replacement Phase B

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 31 32 Geotechnical Data 00 31 32a 9-12-14 Report of Geotechnical Exploration Rev 1

00 31 32b Supplemental Recommendations Summary Report of Geotechnical

Exploration (REV 1) 01 November 2018

00 31 32c Louisville VA Hospital Geophysical Report 2 29 16

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Special Provisions

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Construction Project Sign Details

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Communication Systems Matrix

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LOD Matrix

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Initial Facility Maintenance Data (COBie) Workbooks (FMDW)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Hospital Building Medical Center

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Central Utility Plan (CUP) – Laundry

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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North Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Miscellaneous

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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South Parking Structure (Garage)

– Provided under separate cover as .XLS spreadsheets (a-e)

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Project Submittal Register – Phase A

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Project Submittal Register – Phase B

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Delegated Design List – Phase A

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Delegated Design List – Phase B

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00

Project Schedule

01 33 00.00

Submittal Procedures

01 35 26.00

Government Safety Requirements

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01 35 26.01

FORM 16-1 Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging

01 35 26.02

CELRL FORM 1259 Activity Hazards Analysis

01 43 39 Exterior Wall Mockups 01 45 00.15

Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM)

01 45 04.10

Contractor Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 45 35 Special Inspections 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls 01 50 00.01 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning

Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Antenna Tower and Building

01 50 00.02 Federal Airport Authority (FAA) and/or Kentucky Airport Zoning Commission (KAZC) Determination and Permit – Elevated Water Tank

01 50 00.03 Property Transfers with KYTC 01 57 19.00

Temporary Environmental Controls and Permits

01 57 19.01

Permit Matrix

01 74 19 Construction and Demolition Waste Management 01 78 23 Operations and Maintenance Manuals 01 78 24.00

Facility Maintenance (FM)Data Requirements

01 79 00 Operations and Maintenance Training 01 81 11 Exterior Shell Air-Blast Performance Requirements 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 01 91 00a Appendix A Commissioning Status Tracking 01 91 00b Appendix B Commissioning Schedule Activities 01 91 18 Commissioning of Building Envelope Systems

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

NOT USED

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 30 01 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Garage Structures 03 30 02 Cast-in-Place Concrete for Site Structures 03 41 33 Precast Structural Pretension Concrete 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 03 45 00.02 Precast Architectural Concrete (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 12 13 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel Framing 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing

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05 31 00 Steel Decking 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 43 13 Medical Equipment Support Systems 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 05 50 00.02 Metal Fabrications (Parking Structure) 05 50 11 Metal Fabrications for Fall Protection Systems 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 05 52 20 Barrier Cable Systems 05 58 13 Column and Beam Covers 05 70 10 Decorative Metal Grilles 05 73 13 Glazed Decorative Railing Systems

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 Pressure Testing an Air Barrier System for Air Tightness 07 05 23a Appendix A Air Leakage Test Form Example 07 05 23b Appendix B Air Leakage Test Results Form 07 05 23c Appendix C Test Agency Qualifications Sheet 07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing O7 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 26 Self-Adhering Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 54 Thermoplastic Sheet Waterproofing O7 14 13 Hot Fluid-Applied Rubberized Asphalt Waterproofing 07 16 19 Metal Oxide Waterproofing 07 18 00.02 Traffic Coatings (Parking Structure) 07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coatings 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding 07 40 00.02 Roofing and Siding Panels (Parking Structure) 07 42 00 Metal Wall Panels 07 42 13 16.02

Metal Plate Wall Panels (Parking Structure)

07 42 29 Terra Cotta Panel Rain Screen Systems 07 42 53 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems 07 42 53.02 Glass Exterior Rain and Wind Screen Systems (Parking Structure) 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 07 54 19a Appendix A Example RRO Report 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 76 16 Roof Decking Pavers 07 81 00 Applied Fireproofing 07 81 23 Intumescent Fireproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies

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07 95 13 19.02

Parking Deck Expansion Joint Cover Assemblies (Parking Structure)

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 17 10 Integrated Door Assemblies 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 08 33 00.02 Coiling Grilles (Parking Structure) 08 33 13 Coiling Counter Doors 08 34 53 Security Doors and Frames 08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 08 35 13.23 Accordion Folding Fire Doors 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 41 13.02 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts (Parking Structure) 08 41 26.01 Custom All-Glass Wall and Door System 08 42 29.23 Sliding and Bi-Folding Automatic Entrances 08 42 33 Revolving Door Entrances 08 42 43 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Entrances 08 44 13 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls 08 44 13.02 Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls (Parking Structure) 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 56 19 Pass Windows 08 56 53 Blast and Ballistic Resistant Windows 08 56 59 Service and Teller Window Units 08 56 66 Security Window Screens 08 62 00 Unit Skylights 08 63 00 Metal-Framed Skylights 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13 Automatic Door Operators 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 08 88 16 Vision Control Glass 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 26 00 Veneer Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic / Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 54 26 Linear Wood Wall and Ceiling Systems 09 54 81 Custom Interior Aluminum Beams and Fins 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 09 65 16.33 Rubber Sheet Flooring 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 65 66 Resilient Athletic Flooring 09 66 16 Terrazzo Floor Tile 09 67 23.20 Resinous (Epoxy Based) With Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES-2)

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09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Based) High Performance Mortar Flooring (RES-3) 09 67 23.40 Resinous Poured in Place Resilient Flooring (RES-4) 09 67 23.50 Resinous Terrazzo Flooring (RES-5) 09 67 23.60 Resinous Urethane and Epoxy Mortar Flooring (RES-6A and RES-6B) 09 67 23.70 Epoxy Floor Coating (EPY-01, EPY-02) 09 68 13 Tile Carpeting 09 69 00 Access Flooring 09 77 01 Interior Glass Wall Panel System 09 77 14 Wood Veneer Acoustic Wall Panels 09 84 33 Sound-Absorbing Wall Units 09 91 00 Painting 09 96 59 Resinous Specialty Glazed Coating Systems for Walls, Ceilings, Wallboard, and Block CMU (RES-W1, RES-W2) 09 96 59.10 High Build Glazed Specialty Coating (SC-01)

VOLUME 3

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Chalkboards and Markerboards 10 11 23 Tackboards 10 13 00 Directories 10 14 00 Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments 10 21 23 Cubicle Curtain Tracks 10 22 13 Interior Wire Mesh Partitions 10 22 13.02 Exterior Wire Mesh Partitions (Parking Structure) 10 22 39 Folding Panel Partitions 10 22 39.01 Automatic Operable Vertically Retractable Acoustic Wall 10 25 13 Patient Bed Service Walls (PBSW) 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protections 10 26 41 Bullet Resistant Panels 10 28 00 Toilet Bath and Laundry Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 44 13.02 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets (Parking Structure) 10 55 00.16 Private-Delivery Postal Specialties 10 56 26 Manual Mobile and Fixed Shelving 10 75 00 Flagpoles 10 82 19 Exterior Acoustical Barrier Screen Walls

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Equipment 11 06 00 Medical Equipment Schedule 11 06 01 Project Room Contents Report 11 08 00 Commissioning of Equipment 11 11 00 Laundry Equipment 11 12 00 Parking Control Equipment - Parking/Barrier Gate Operators 11 12 00.02 Parking Control Equipment (Parking Structure) 11 13 00 Loading Dock Equipment 11 17 36 Package Transfer Units 11 24 11 Horizontal Lifeline Fall Protection Systems 11 24 14 Suspended Façade Access Equipment 11 40 11 Custom Fabricated Foodservice Equipment 11 40 21 Foodservice Equipment - Utility Distribution System 11 41 00 Food Storage Equipment

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11 41 21 Walk-In Coolers and Freezers 11 44 00 Food Cooking Equipment 11 45 00 Miscellaneous Food Service Equipment 11 48 00 Cleaning and Disposal Equipment 11 53 00 Laboratory Equipment 11 53 13 Laboratory Fume Hoods 11 53 53 Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Airflow Workstations 11 53 61 Custom Fabricated Laboratory Equipment 11 71 00 Healthcare Equipment 11 71 01 Medical Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 71 02 Laboratory Washing and Sterilizing Equipment 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System 11 73 11 Patient ICU Service Boom Systems 11 74 00 Dental Equipment 11 78 00 Mortuary Equipment 11 78 13 Mortuary Refrigerators 11 82 00 Waste Handling Equipment

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 24 00.01 Motorized Window Shades 12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 35 53 Adaptable Laboratory Casework Systems 12 36 00 Laboratory Countertops and Accessories 12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mats

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 01 00 Radiofrequency (RF) MRI Shielding System 13 01 01 DC MRI Magnetic Shielding System 13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components 13 21 13.34 Automatic Clean Room Swinging Doors and Fixed Windows 13 21 13.38 Clean Room Pass-Through Chambers 13 21 29 Constant Temperature Rooms 13 49 00 Radiation Protection 13 49 00 A Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 1) 13 49 00 B Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 2) 13 49 00 C Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 3) 13 49 00 D Radiation Shielding Plan Review Report (Level 4) 13 49 23 AC ELF Magnetic Shielding Systems 13 49 25 Main Computer Room Shielding

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT

14 08 00 Commissioning of Conveying Equipment 14 21 00 Electric Traction Elevators 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators 14 91 33 Laundry and Linen Chutes 14 91 82 Trash Chutes 14 92 00 Pneumatic Tube System

DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 08 00 Commissioning of Fire Suppression System

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21 12 00 Manual Dry Standpipe Systems 21 13 13 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 13 16 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 22 00 Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems 21 30 13 Electric-Driven, Fire Pumps

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 22 08 00a Division 22 Sample PFC 22 08 00b Division 22 Sample FPT 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 22 13 29 Sanitary Sewerage Pumps 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 22 14 29 Sump Pumps 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 22 20 00 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 22 31 11 Water Softeners 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 35 00 Domestic Water Heat Exchangers 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 22 61 13.74 Dental Compressed-Air Piping 22 61 19.74 Dental Compressed-Air Equipment 22 62 00 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 62 19.74 Dental Vacuum and Evacuation Equipment 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 66 00 Chemical-Waste Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities 22 67 19.16 Reverse-Osmosis Water Equipment 22 70 00 Facility Fuel Oil Systems

VOLUME 5

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 10 Common Work Results for Boiler Plant and Steam Generation 23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment 23 05 14 Variable Frequency Drives 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 51 Noise and Vibration Control for Boiler Plant 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 08 00a Division 23 Sample PFC 23 08 00b Division 23 Sample FPT 23 08 11 Demonstrations and Tests for Boiler Plant

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23 08 11a Attachment A VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual Fifth Edition

23 08 11b Attachment B Appendix B of VHA Directive 1810 23 09 11 Instrumentation and Control for Boiler Plant 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 21 11 Boiler Plant Piping Systems 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 22 13 Steam and Condensate Heating Piping 23 22 23 Steam Condensate Pumps 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 35 03 Dryer Vent Exhaust System 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 23 50 11 Boiler Plant Mechanical Equipment 23 51 00 Breechings, Chimneys, and Stacks 23 52 39 Fire-Tube Boilers 23 64 00 Packaged Water Chillers 23 64 20 Heat Recovery Chillers 23 65 00 Cooling Towers 23 73 00 Indoor Central-Station Air-Handling Units 23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 10 10 Advanced Utility Metering System 25 08 00 Commissioning of Advanced Utility Metering Systems

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 36.26 Wireways for Radiology Equipment 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Study 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 26 08 00a Division 26 Sample PFC 26 08 00b Division 26 FPT 26 09 23 Lighting Controls 26 11 16 Secondary Unit Substations 26 13 13 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breaker Switchgear 26 13 16 Medium-Voltage Fusible Interrupter Switches 26 20 11 Isolated Power Systems 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers

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26 23 00 Low-Voltage Switchgear 26 23 13 Generator Paralleling Controls 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers 26 25 11 Busways 26 26 10 Emergency Power Off System 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 32 13 Engine Generators 26 33 53 Static Uninterruptible Power Supply 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 27 11 00 Telecommunications Room Fittings 27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling 27 41 31 Cable Television Distribution System 27 51 16 Public Address (Overhead Paging) System 27 51 23 Clinical Intercom 27 51 25 Limited Area Networked Sound Masking System 27 52 23 Nurse Call and Code Blue System 27 53 13 Clock Systems 27 53 19 Distributed Antenna System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 28 13 00 Physical Access Control and Security Management System 28 13 53 Security Access Detection 28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 28 26 00 Electronic Personal Protection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 28 52 31 Emergency Communications Systems

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DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

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31 31 16 Termite Control 31 63 26 Drilled Pier 31 68 14 Soil and Rock Anchors for VA Medical Center (Building B)

Structure

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 14 13 Precast Concrete Unit Paving 32 17 13 Parking Bumpers 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 17 26 Tactile Warning Surfacing 32 31 13.02 Chain Link Fences and Gates (Parking Structure) 32 31 53 Perimeter Security Fences and Gates 32 33 13 Exterior Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting 32 97 00 Vegetated Roof Assemblies

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 16 19 Elevated Water Storage Tank Structure 33 16 23 Ground Water Storage Tank Structure 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 40 13 Stormwater Pump Station 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 33 51 00 Natural-Gas Distribution

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 08 00 Commissioning of Active Vehicle Barriers 34 71 13 Vehicle Barriers 34 75 13.13 Active Vehicle Barriers

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 08 00 Commissioning of Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems 48 14 00 Solar Energy Electrical Power Generation Systems

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SECTION 23 05 10

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT AND STEAM GENERATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The requirements of this Section apply to all sections of Division 23 related to boiler plant and steam generation.

B. Definitions:

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

2. Exterior: Piping, ductwork, and equipment exposed to weather be it temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or solar radiation.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

D. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

E. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.

F. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

G. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.

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

COMPONENTS.

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

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

K. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.

L. Section 33 63 00, STEAM ENERGY DISTRIBUTION.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standard will govern.

B. Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA):

410-1996................Recommended Safety Practices for Users and

Installers of Industrial and Commercial Fans

C. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

B31.1-2014..............Power Piping

B31.9-2014..............Building Services Piping

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code:

BPVC Section I-2015.....Rules for Construction of Power Boilers

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BPVC Section IX-2015....Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

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

A36/A36M-2014...........Standard Specification for Carbon Structural

Steel

A575-1996(R2013)e1......Standard Specification for Steel Bars, Carbon, Merchant Quality, M-Grades

E. Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM):

IP-20-2015..............Specifications for Drives Using Classical

V-Belts and Sheaves

IP-21-2009..............Specifications for Drives Using Double-V

(Hexagonal) Belts

F. International Code Council, (ICC):

IMC-2015................International Mechanical Code

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

Industry, Inc.:

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

Installation

SP-127-2014a............Bracing for Piping Systems: Seismic–Wind–

Dynamic Design, Selection, and Application

H. Military Specifications (MIL):

MIL-P-21035B-2003.......Paint High Zinc Dust Content, Galvanizing

Repair (Metric)

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

31-2016.................Standard for Installation of Oil-Burning

Equipment

54-2015.................National Fuel Gas Code

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

85-2015.................Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code

101-2015................Life Safety Code

J. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA):

........................VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual, Most Recent Edition

PG-18-10-2016...........Steam, Heating Hot Water, and Outside

Distribution Systems Design Manual

PG-18-10-2014...........Sustainable Design Manual

PG-18-10-2016...........Physical Security and Resiliency Design Manual

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND

SAMPLES.

B. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked

“SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 05 10, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR BOILER PLANT

AND STEAM GENERATION”, with applicable paragraph identification.

C. All submittals in these sections are for equipment and materials that are interdependent parts of the entire systems; therefore, they shall all be submitted at the same time and complete including coordination/shop drawings, installation instructions, structural support, and structural piping calculations so that they may be reviewed as a system. The submittals for each Section shall be covered by one individual transmittal signed by the prime Contractor and containing a statement that the Contractor has fully reviewed all documents. Deviations from the contract documents, if any, shall be listed on the transmittal.

D. Contractor shall make all necessary field measurements and investigations to assure that the equipment and assemblies will meet contract requirements, and all equipment that requires regular maintenance, calibration, etc, are accessible from the floor or permanent work platform. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure all submittals meet the VA specifications and requirements and it is assumed by the VA that all submittals do meet the VA specifications unless the Contractor has requested a variance in writing and approved by COR prior to the submittal. If at any time during the project it is found that any item does not meet the VA specifications and there was no variance approval the Contractor shall correct at no additional cost or time to the Government even if a submittal was approved.

E. If equipment is submitted which differs in arrangement from that shown, provide documentation proving equivalent performance, design standards and drawings that show the rearrangement of all associated systems.

Additionally, any impacts on ancillary equipment or services such as foundations, piping, and electrical shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to design, supply, and install at no additional cost or time to the Government. VA approval will be given only if all features

23 05 10 - 4 of the equipment and associated systems, including accessibility, are equivalent to that required by the contract.

F. Prior to submitting shop drawings for approval, Contractor shall certify in writing that manufacturers of all major items of equipment have each reviewed contract documents, and have jointly coordinated and properly integrated their equipment and controls to provide a complete and efficient installation.

G. Submittals and shop drawings for interdependent items, containing applicable descriptive information, shall be furnished together.

Coordinate and properly integrate materials and equipment to provide a completely compatible and efficient installation.

H. Samples: Samples will not be required, except for insulation or where materials offered differ from specification requirements. Samples shall be accompanied by full description of characteristics different from specification. The Government, at the Government’s expense, will perform evaluation and testing if necessary. The Contractor may submit samples of additional material at the Contractor's option; however, if additional samples of materials are submitted later, pursuant to

Government request, adjustment in contract price and time will be made.

I. Coordination/Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete consolidated and coordinated shop drawings for all new systems.

2. The coordination/shop drawings shall include plan views, elevations and sections of all systems and shall be on a scale of not less than

3/8-inch equal to one foot. Clearly identify and dimension the proposed locations of the principal items of equipment. The drawings shall clearly show locations and adequate clearance for all equipment, piping, valves, control panels and other items. Show the access means for all items requiring access for operations and maintenance. Provide detailed coordination/shop drawings of all piping and duct systems. The drawings should include all lockout/tagout points for all energy/hazard sources for each piece of equipment. Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

3. Do not install equipment foundations, equipment or piping until coordination/shop drawings have been approved.

4. In addition, for HVAC systems, provide details of the following:

a. Mechanical equipment rooms.

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b. Hangers, inserts, supports, and bracing.

c. Pipe sleeves.

d. Duct or equipment penetrations of floors, walls, ceilings, or roofs.

J. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Include full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity. Submit under the pertinent section rather than under this section.

1. Submit belt drive with the driven equipment. Submit selection data for specific drives when requested by the COR.

2. Submit electric motor data and variable speed drive data with the driven equipment.

3. Equipment and materials identification.

4. Fire-stopping materials.

5. Hangers, inserts, supports and bracing. Provide complete stress analysis for variable spring and constant support hangers. For boiler plants, refer to Section 23 21 11, BOILER PLANT PIPING

SYSTEMS, for additional requirements.

6. Wall, floor, and ceiling plates.

K. Rigging Plan: Provide documentation of the capacity and weight of the rigging and equipment intended to be used. The rigging plan shall include the path of travel of the load, the staging area and intended access, and qualifications of the operator and signal person.

L. Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

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

00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, paragraph, INSTRUCTIONS, for systems and equipment.

2. Complete operating and maintenance manuals including wiring diagrams, technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

a. Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

b. Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

c. Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation and maintenance.

3. Provide a listing of recommended replacement parts for keeping in stock supply, including sources of supply, for equipment. Include in

23 05 10 - 6 the listing belts for equipment: Belt manufacturer, model number, size and style, and distinguished whether of multiple belt sets.

M. Boiler Plant Maintenance Data and Operating Instructions:

1. Provide 4 bound copies or 2 electronic versions on CD. Deliver to

COR not less than 30 days prior to completion of a phase or final inspection.

2. Include all new and temporary equipment and all elements of each assembly.

3. Data sheet on each device listing model, size, capacity, pressure, speed, horsepower, pump impeller size, other data.

4. Manufacturer’s installation, maintenance, repair, and operation instructions for each device. Include assembly drawings and parts lists. Include operating precautions and reasons for precautions.

5. Lubrication instructions including type and quantity of lubricant.

6. Schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams of all control systems corrected to include all field modifications.

7. Description of boiler firing and operating sequence including description of relay and interlock positions at each part of the sequence.

8. Set points of all interlock devices.

9. Trouble-shooting guide for control systems.

10. Operation of the combustion control system.

11. Emergency procedures.

12. Control system programming information for parameters, such as set points, that do not require services of an experienced technician.

13. Step-by-Step written instructions that are specific for the system installed on testing all safety devices. The instructions should be in the same format and in compliance and equivalent to the VHA

Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual for each test. All safety devices listed in the manual shall be tested and documentation provided certifying completion.

N. Provide copies of approved HVAC equipment submittals to the TAB and

Commissioning Subcontractor.

O. Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the Commissioning

Agent and completed by the Contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.

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P. Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 23 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Mechanical, electrical and associated systems shall be safe, reliable, efficient, durable, easily and safely operable and maintainable, easily and safely accessible, and in compliance with applicable codes as specified. All VA safety device requirements shall be complied with regardless of the size, type, or operating pressure of boiler to include condensing boilers, hot water boilers for heating systems, as defined in the VHA Boiler Plant Safety Devices Testing Manual. The systems shall be comprised of high quality institutional-class and industrial-class products of manufacturers that are experienced specialists in the required product lines. All construction firms and personnel shall be experienced and qualified specialists in industrial and institutional steam boiler plant construction, as applicable.

B. Flow Rate Tolerance for HVAC Equipment: Section 23 05 93, TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC.

C. Equipment Vibration Tolerance: Refer to Section 23 05 51, NOISE AND

VIBRATION CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT. Equipment shall be factory-balanced to this tolerance and re-balanced on site, as necessary.

D. Products Criteria:

1. Standard Products: Material and equipment shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the manufacture of the products for at least 3 years (or longer as specified elsewhere). The design, model and size of each item shall have been in satisfactory and efficient operation on at least three installations for approximately three years. However, digital electronics devices, software and systems such as controls, instruments, computer work station, shall be the current generation of technology and basic design that has a proven satisfactory service record of at least three years. See other specification sections for any exceptions and/or additional requirements.

2. Refer to all other sections for quality assurance requirements for systems and equipment specified therein.

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

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4. The products and execution of work specified in Division 33 shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments shall be enforced, along with requirements of local utility companies. The most stringent requirements of these specifications, local codes, or utility company requirements shall always apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

5. Multiple Units: When two or more units of materials or equipment of the same type or class are required, these units shall be of the same manufacturer and model number, or if different models are required they shall be of the same manufacturer and identical to the greatest extent possible (i.e., same model series).

6. Assembled Units: Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

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

8. Use of asbestos products or equipment or materials containing asbestos is prohibited.

E. Boiler Plant Equipment Service Providers: Service providers shall be authorized and trained by the manufacturers of the equipment supplied.

These providers shall be capable of responding onsite and provide acceptable service to restore boiler plant operations within 4 hours of receipt of notification by phone, e-mail or fax in event of an emergency, such as the shutdown of equipment; or within 24 hours in a non-emergency. Submit names, mail and e-mail addresses and phone numbers of service personnel and companies providing service under these conditions for (as applicable to the project): burners, burner control systems, boiler control systems, pumps, critical instrumentation, computer workstation and programming.

F. Mechanical Systems Welding: Before any welding is performed, Contractor shall submit a certificate certifying that welders comply with the following requirements:

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

BPVC Section IX. Provide proof of current certification.

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

Piping".

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

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

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

ASME as required herein and by the associated code.

G. Boiler Plant Steam Distribution Welding: Refer to Section 23 21 11, BOILER PLANT PIPING SYSTEMS.

H. Manufacturer's Recommendations: Where installation procedures or any part thereof are required to be in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the material being installed, printed copies of these recommendations shall be furnished to the COR with submittals.

Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received. Failure to furnish these recommendations can be cause for rejection of the material and removal by the

Contractor and no additional cost or time to the Government.

I. Execution (Installation, Construction) Quality:

1. Apply and install all items in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Refer conflicts between the manufacturer's instructions and the contract documents to the COR for resolution.

Provide written hard copies and computer files on CD or DVD of manufacturer’s installation instructions to the COR with submittals prior to commencing installation of any item. Installation of the item will not be allowed to proceed until the recommendations are received and approved by VA. Failure to furnish these recommendations is a cause for rejection of the material.

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

Failure of the Contractor to resolve, or point out any issues will result in the Contractor correcting at no additional cost or time to the Government.

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3. Complete coordination/shop drawings shall be required in accordance with paragraph, SUBMITTALS. Construction work shall not start on any system until the coordination/shop drawings have been approved by

VA.

4. Workmanship/craftsmanship will be of the highest quality and standards. The VA reserves the right to reject any work based on poor quality of workmanship this work shall be removed and done again at no additional cost or time to the Government.

J. Upon request by Government, provide lists of previous installations for selected items of equipment. Include contact persons who will serve as references, with current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

K. Guaranty: Warranty of Construction, FAR Clause 52.246-21.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Protection of Equipment:

1. Equipment and material placed on the job site shall remain in the custody of the Contractor until phased acceptance, whether or not the Government has reimbursed the Contractor for the equipment and material. The Contractor is solely responsible for the protection of such equipment and material against any damage or theft.

2. Large equipment such as boilers, tanks, economizers, heat exchangers, and fans if shipped on open trailer trucks shall be covered with shrink on plastics or water proof tarpaulins that provide protection from exposure to rain, road salts and other transit hazards. Protection shall be kept in place until equipment is moved into a building or installed as designed.

3. Repair damaged equipment in first class, new operating condition and appearance; or, replace same as determined and directed by the COR.

Such repair or replacement shall be at no additional cost or time to the Government.

4. Protect interiors of new equipment and piping systems against entry of foreign matter. Clean both inside and outside before painting or placing equipment in operation.

5. Protect plastic piping and tanks from ultraviolet light (sunlight).

B. Cleanliness of Piping and Equipment Systems:

1. Exercise care in storage and handling of equipment and piping material to be incorporated in the work. Remove debris arising from cutting, threading and welding of piping.

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2. Piping systems shall be flushed, blown or pigged as necessary to deliver clean systems.

3. Clean interior of all tanks prior to delivery for beneficial use by the Government.

4. Boilers shall be left clean following final internal inspection by

Government insurance representative or inspector.

5. Contractor shall be fully responsible for all costs, damage, and delay arising from failure to provide clean systems.

1.7 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, VA approved substitutions and construction revisions shall be in electronic version on CD or DVD inserted into a three-ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including applicable piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations.

Notes on all special systems or devices shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the

As-Built documentation.

C. The installing Contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. Should the installing Contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement. Provide record drawings as follows:

1. Red-lined, hand-marked drawings are to be provided, with one paper copy and a scanned PDF version of the hand-marked drawings provided on CD.

D. The as-built drawings shall indicate the location and type of all lockout/tagout points for all energy sources for all equipment and pumps to include breaker location and numbers, valve tag numbers, etc.

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Coordinate lockout/tagout procedures and practices with local VA requirements.

E. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 21 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and provide documentation/certification that all results of tests were within limits specified. Test results shall contain written sequence of test procedure with written test results annotated at each step along with the expected outcome or setpoint. The results shall include all readings, including but not limited to data on device (make, model and performance characteristics), normal pressures, switch ranges, trip points, amp readings, and calibration data to include equipment serial numbers or individual identifications, etc.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 FACTORY-ASSEMBLED PRODUCTS

A. Provide maximum standardization of components to reduce spare part requirements.

B. Performance and warranty of all components that make up an assembled unit shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer of the completed assembly.

1. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of same manufacturer.

2. Constituent parts that are alike shall be products of a single manufacturer.

3. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembly for intended service.

4. Contractor shall guarantee performance of assemblies of components, and shall repair or replace elements of the assemblies as required to deliver specified performance of the complete assembly.

C. Equipment and components of equipment shall bear manufacturer's name and trademark, model number, serial number and performance data on a nameplate securely affixed in a conspicuous place, or cast integral with, stamped or otherwise permanently marked upon the components of the equipment.

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D. Major items of equipment, which serve the same function, must be the same make and model. Exceptions must be approved by the VA but may be permitted if performance requirements cannot be met.

2.2 COMPATIBILITY OF RELATED EQUIPMENT

A. Equipment and materials installed shall be compatible in all respects with other items being furnished so that the result will be a complete and fully operational plant that conforms to contract requirements.

2.3 BELT DRIVES

A. Type: ARPM standard V-belts with proper motor pulley and driven sheave.

Belts shall be constructed of reinforced cord and rubber.

B. Dimensions, rating and selection standards: ARPM IP-20 and ARPM IP-21.

C. Minimum Horsepower Rating: Motor horsepower plus recommended ARPM service factor (not less than 20 percent) in addition to the ARPM allowances for pitch diameter, center distance, and arc of contact.

D. Maximum Speed: 5000 feet per minute.

E. Adjustment Provisions: For alignment and ARPM standard allowances for installation and take-up.

F. Drives may utilize a single V-Belt (any cross section) when it is the manufacturer's standard.

G. Multiple Belts: Matched to ARPM specified limits by measurement on a belt measuring fixture. Seal matched sets together to prevent mixing or partial loss of sets. Replacement, when necessary, shall be an entire set of new matched belts.

H. Sheaves and Pulleys:

1. Material: Pressed steel, or close-grained cast iron.

2. Bore: Fixed or bushing type for securing to shaft with keys.

3. Balanced: Statically and dynamically.

4. Groove spacing for driving and driven pulleys shall be the same.

5. Minimum Diameter of V-Belt Sheaves (ARPM recommendations) in millimeters and inches:

I. Drive Types, Based on ARI 435:

1. Provide adjustable-pitch or fixed-pitch drive as follows:

a. Fan speeds up to 1800 RPM: 10 hp and smaller.

b. Fan speeds over 1800 RPM: 3 hp and smaller.

2. Provide fixed-pitch drives for drives larger than those listed above.

3. The final fan speeds required to just meet the system CFM and pressure requirements, without throttling the design air flow

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J. Final Drive Set: If adjustment is required beyond the capabilities of the factory drive set, the final drive set shall be provided as part of this contract at no additional cost or time to the Government.

2.4 DRIVE GUARDS

A. For machinery and equipment, provide guards as shown in AMCA 410 for belts, chains, couplings, pulleys, sheaves, shafts, gears and other moving parts regardless of height above the floor to prevent damage to equipment and injury to personnel. Drive guards may be excluded where motors and drives are inside factory-fabricated air handling unit casings.

B. Pump shafts and couplings shall be fully guarded by a sheet steel guard, covering coupling and shaft but not bearings. Material shall be minimum 16-gauge sheet steel; all edges shall be hemmed and ends shall be bent into flanges and the flanges drilled and attached to pump base with minimum of four 1/4 inch bolts. Reinforce guard as necessary to prevent side play forcing guard onto couplings.

C. V-belt and sheave assemblies shall be totally enclosed, firmly mounted, and non-resonant. Guard shall be an assembly of minimum 22-gauge sheet steel and expanded or perforated metal to permit observation of belts.

1 inch diameter hole shall be provided at each shaft centerline to permit speed measurement.

D. Materials: Sheet steel, expanded metal or wire mesh rigidly secured so as to be removable without disassembling pipe, duct, or electrical connections to equipment.

E. Access for Speed Measurement: 1 inch diameter hole at each shaft center.

2.5 LIFTING ATTACHMENTS

A. Provide equipment with suitable lifting attachments to enable equipment to be lifted in its normal position. Lifting attachments shall withstand any handling conditions that might be encountered, without bending or distortion of shape, such as rapid lowering and braking of load.

2.6 ELECTRIC MOTORS

A. All material and equipment furnished and installation methods shall conform to the requirements of Section 23 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR

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REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC AND STEAM GENERATION EQUIPMENT; Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS; and, Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER

CONDUCTORS AND CABLES. Provide all electrical wiring, conduit, and devices necessary for the proper connection, protection and operation of the systems. Provide special energy efficient premium efficiency type motors as scheduled.

2.7 VARIABLE SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLERS

A. Refer to Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and Section 23 05 14, VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES for specifications.

B. Coordinate variable speed motor controllers’ communication protocol with Section 23 09 11, INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR BOILER PLANT.

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