224000 plumbing fixtures.pdf

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PLUMBING FIXTURES 224000 – 1

SECTION 224000 - PLUMBING FIXTURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following conventional plumbing fixtures and related components:

1. Faucets for lavatories, showers and sinks.

2. Laminar-flow faucet-spout outlets.

3. Flushometers.

4. Toilet seats.

5. Protective shielding guards.

6. Fixture supports.

7. Disposers.

8. Water closets.

9. Urinals.

10. Lavatories.

11. Commercial sinks.

12. Individual showers.

13. Service basins.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 10 Section "Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories."

2. Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping Specialties" for backflow preventers, floor drains, and specialty fixtures not included in this Section.

3. Division 22 Section "Emergency Plumbing Fixtures."

4. Division 22 Section "Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers."

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. ABS: Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic.

B. Accessible Fixture: Plumbing fixture that can be approached, entered, and used by people with disabilities.

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C. Cast Polymer: Cast-filled-polymer-plastic material. This material includes cultured-marble and solid-surface materials.

D. Cultured Marble: Cast-filled-polymer-plastic material with surface coating.

E. Fittings specified in this Section include supplies and stops, faucets and spouts, shower heads and tub spouts, drains and tailpieces, and traps and waste pipes. Piping and general-duty valves are included where indicated.

F. FRP: Fiberglass-reinforced plastic.

G. PMMA: Polymethyl methacrylate (acrylic) plastic.

H. PVC: Polyvinyl chloride plastic.

I. Solid Surface: Nonporous, homogeneous, cast-polymer-plastic material with heat-, impact-, scratch-, and stain-resistance qualities.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of plumbing fixture indicated. Include selected fixture and trim, fittings, accessories, appliances, appurtenances, equipment, and supports.

Indicate materials and finishes, dimensions, construction details, and flow-control rates.

B. LEED Submittal:

1. Product Data for Credit WE 3.1: Documentation indicating flow and water consumption requirements.

C. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.

D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For plumbing fixtures to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

E. Warranty: Special warranty specified in this Section.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Source Limitations: Obtain plumbing fixtures, faucets, and other components of each category through one source from a single manufacturer.

1. Exception: If fixtures, faucets, or other components are not available from a single manufacturer, obtain similar products from other manufacturers specified for that category.

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

C. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in ICC A117.1, "Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities"; Public Law 101-336, "Americans with Disabilities Act";

and for plumbing fixtures for people with disabilities.

D. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with requirements in Public Law 102-486, "Energy Policy Act," about water flow and consumption rates for plumbing fixtures.

E. NSF Standard: Comply with NSF 61, "Drinking Water System Components--Health Effects," for fixture materials that will be in contact with potable water.

F. Select combinations of fixtures and trim, faucets, fittings, and other components that are compatible.

G. Comply with the following applicable standards and other requirements specified for plumbing fixtures:

1. Plastic Mop-Service Basins: ANSI Z124.6.

2. Plastic Shower Enclosures: ANSI Z124.2.

3. Slip-Resistant Bathing Surfaces: ASTM F 462.

4. Solid-Surface-Material Lavatories and Sinks: ANSI/ICPA SS-1.

5. Vitreous-China Fixtures: ASME A112.19.2M.

H. Comply with the following applicable standards and other requirements specified for lavatory and sink faucets:

1. Backflow Protection Devices for Faucets with Side Spray: ASME A112.18.3M.

2. Backflow Protection Devices for Faucets with Hose-Thread Outlet:

ASME A112.18.3M.

3. Diverter Valves for Faucets with Hose Spray: ASSE 1025.

4. Faucets: ASME A112.18.1.

5. Hose-Connection Vacuum Breakers: ASSE 1011.

6. Hose-Coupling Threads: ASME B1.20.7.

7. Integral, Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers: ASSE 1001.

8. NSF Potable-Water Materials: NSF 61.

9. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1.

10. Sensor-Actuated Faucets and Electrical Devices: UL 1951.

11. Supply Fittings: ASME A112.18.1.

12. Brass Waste Fittings: ASME A112.18.2.

I. Comply with the following applicable standards and other requirements specified for shower faucets:

1. Backflow Protection Devices for Hand-Held Showers: ASME A112.18.3M.

2. Combination, Pressure-Equalizing and Thermostatic-Control Antiscald Faucets:

ASSE 1016.

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3. Faucets: ASME A112.18.1.

4. Hand-Held Showers: ASSE 1014.

5. High-Temperature-Limit Controls for Thermal-Shock-Preventing Devices:

ASTM F 445.

6. Hose-Coupling Threads: ASME B1.20.7.

7. Manual-Control Antiscald Faucets: ASTM F 444.

8. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1.

9. Pressure-Equalizing-Control Antiscald Faucets: ASTM F 444 and ASSE 1016.

10. Sensor-Actuated Faucets and Electrical Devices: UL 1951.

J. Comply with the following applicable standards and other requirements specified for miscellaneous fittings:

1. Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers: ASSE 1001.

2. Brass and Copper Supplies: ASME A112.18.1.

3. Manual-Operation Flushometers: ASSE 1037.

4. Plastic Tubular Fittings: ASTM F 409.

5. Brass Waste Fittings: ASME A112.18.2.

K. Comply with the following applicable standards and other requirements specified for miscellaneous components:

1. Disposers: ASSE 1008 and UL 430.

2. Flexible Water Connectors: ASME A112.18.6.

3. Floor Drains: ASME A112.6.3.

4. Hose-Coupling Threads: ASME B1.20.7.

5. Off-Floor Fixture Supports: ASME A112.6.1M.

6. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1.

7. Plastic Toilet Seats: ANSI Z124.5.

8. Supply and Drain Protective Shielding Guards: ICC A117.1.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranties: Manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of whirlpools that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Structural failures of unit shell.

b. Faulty operation of controls, blowers, pumps, heaters, and timers.

c. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal use.

2. Warranty Period for Commercial Applications: One year from date of Substantial Completion.

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1.7 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

1. Faucet Washers and O-Rings: Equal to 10 percent of amount of each type and size installed.

2. Faucet Cartridges and O-Rings: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type and size installed.

3. Flushometer Valve, Repair Kits: Equal to 10 percent of amount of each type installed, but no fewer than 12 of each type.

4. Provide hinged-top wood or metal box, or individual metal boxes, with separate compartments for each type and size of extra materials listed above.

5. Water-Closet Tank, Repair Kits: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type installed.

6. Toilet Seats: Equal to 5 percent of amount of each type installed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SHOWER FAUCETS

A. Shower Faucets: SH-1

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

a. American Standard Companies, Inc.

b. Chicago Faucets.

c. Delta Faucet Company.

d. Eljer.

e. Kohler Co.

f. Leonard Valve Company.

g. Powers; a Watts Industries Co.

h. Speakman Company.

i. Symmons Industries, Inc.

2. Description: Single-handed pressure-balance valve. Include hot- and cold-water indicators; check stops; and shower head, arm, and flange. Coordinate faucet inlets with supplies and outlet.

a. Body Material: Solid brass.

b. Finish: Polished chrome plate.

c. Maximum Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm unless otherwise indicated.

d. Diverter Valve: Not required.

e. Mounting: Exposed.

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f. Operation: Compression, manual.

g. Antiscald Device: Integral with mixing valve.

h. Check Stops: Check-valve type, integral with or attached to body; on hot-and cold-water supply connections.

i. Supply Connections: NPS 1/2 Sweat.

j. Shower Head Type: Ball joint and head integral with mounting flange.

B. Shower Faucets: SH-2

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

a. American Standard Companies, Inc.

b. Chicago Faucets.

c. Delta Faucet Company.

d. Eljer.

e. Kohler Co.

f. Leonard Valve Company.

g. Powers; a Watts Industries Co.

h. Speakman Company.

i. Symmons Industries, Inc.

2. Description: Single-handle pressure-balance valve. Include hot- and cold-water indicators; check stops; and shower head, arm, and flange. Coordinate faucet inlets with supplies and outlet.

a. Body Material: Solid brass.

b. Finish: Polished chrome plate.

c. Maximum Flow Rate: 2.5 gpm, unless otherwise indicated.

d. Diverter Valve: Not required.

e. Mounting: Exposed.

f. Backflow Protection Device for Hand-Held Shower: Required.

g. Operation: Compression, manual.

h. Antiscald Device: Integral with mixing valve.

i. Check Stops: Check-valve type, integral with or attached to body; on hot-and cold-water supply connections.

j. Supply Connections: NPS 1/2 Sweat.

k. Shower Head Type: Hand held, slide-bar mounted.

l. Shower Head Material: Metallic with chrome-plated finish.

m. Spray Pattern: Fixed.

n. Integral Volume Control: Not required.

o. Shower-Arm Flow-Control Fitting: Not required.

p. Temperature Indicator: Not required.

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2.2 FLUSHOMETERS

A. Flushometers:

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

a. Delta Faucet Company.

b. Sloan Valve Company.

c. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Commercial Brass Operation.

2. Description: Flushometer for urinal and water-closet-type fixture. Include brass body with corrosion-resistant internal components, non-hold-open feature, control stop with check valve, vacuum breaker, copper or brass tubing, and polished chrome-plated finish on exposed parts.

a. Internal Design: Diaphragm operation.

b. Style: Exposed.

c. Inlet Size: NPS ¾ for urinals and NPS1 for water closets.

d. Trip Mechanism: Exposed oscillating non-hold open handle.

e. Consumption: 1.0 gal./flush and 1.6 gal./flush.

f. Tailpiece Size: NPS ¾ for urinals and NPS 1-1/2 and standard length to top of bowl for water closets.

2.3 PROTECTIVE SHIELDING GUARDS

A. Protective Shielding Pipe Covers:

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

a. Engineered Brass Co.

b. Insul-Tect Products Co.; a Subsidiary of MVG Molded Products.

c. McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.

d. Plumberex Specialty Products Inc.

e. TCI Products.

f. TRUEBRO, Inc.

g. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Tubular Brass Plumbing Products

Operation.

2. Description: Manufactured plastic wraps for covering plumbing fixture hot- and cold-water supplies and trap and drain piping. Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

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2.4 FIXTURE SUPPORTS

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

1. Josam Company.

2. MIFAB Manufacturing Inc.

3. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co.

4. Tyler Pipe; Wade Div.

5. Watts Drainage Products Inc.; a div. of Watts Industries, Inc.

6. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Specification Drainage Operation.

B. Water-Closet Supports:

1. Description: Combination carrier designed for accessible and standard mounting height of wall-mounting, water-closet-type fixture. Include single or double, vertical or horizontal, hub-and-spigot or hubless waste fitting as required for piping arrangement; faceplates; couplings with gaskets; feet; and fixture bolts and hardware matching fixture. Include additional extension coupling, faceplate, and feet for installation in wide pipe space.

C. Urinal Supports:

1. Description: Type I, urinal carrier with fixture support plates and coupling with seal and fixture bolts and hardware matching fixture for wall-mounting, urinal-type fixture. Include steel uprights with feet.

2. Accessible-Fixture Support: Include rectangular steel uprights.

D. Lavatory Supports:

1. Description: Type I, lavatory carrier with exposed arms and tie rods for wall-mounting, lavatory-type fixture. Include steel uprights with feet.

2. Accessible-Fixture Support: Include rectangular steel uprights.

2.5 DISPOSERS

A. Disposers:

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

a. In-Sink-Erator; a div. of Emerson Electric Co.

b. KitchenAid.

c. Maytag Co.

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2. Description: Continuous feed household, food-waste disposer. Include reset button; wall switch; corrosion-resistant chamber with jam-resistant, cutlery- or stainless-steel grinder or shredder; NPS 1-1/2 outlet; quick-mounting, stainless-steel sink flange; antisplash guard; and combination cover/stopper.

a. Type: Batch-feed household.

b. Model: Sound-insulated chamber chamber and stainless-steel outer shell.

c. Motor: 115-V ac, 1725 rpm, 3/4hp with overload protection.

2.6 WATER CLOSETS

A. Water Closets: WC-1 and WC-2

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

a. Crane Plumbing, L.L.C./Fiat Products.

b. American Standard Companies, Inc.

c. Briggs Plumbing Products, Inc.

d. ELjer.

e. Kohler Co.

2. Description Wall-mounting, back-outlet, vitreous-china fixture designed for flushometer valve operation.

a. Style: One piece.

1) Bowl Type: Elongated with siphon-jet design.

2) Height: Standard 14 inches (17 inches for WC-2 only)

3) Design Consumption: 1.6 gal/flush.

4) Trip Mechanism: Exposed oscillating non-hold open handle.

5) Color: White

b. Supply: NPS 1 chrome-plated brass or copper with screwdriver angle stop.

c. Flushometer:

d. Toilet Seat: Elongated open end.

e. Fixture Support: Water-closet support combination carrier.

2.7 URINALS

A. Urinals: UR-1 and UR-2

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

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a. American Standard Companies, Inc.

b. Briggs Plumbing Products, Inc.

c. Capizzi.

d. Crane Plumbing, L.L.C./Fiat Products.

e. Eljer.

f. Kohler Co.

g. TOTO USA, Inc.

2. Description Wall-mounting, back-outlet, vitreous-china fixture designed for flushometer valve operation.

a. Type: Siphon jet flush action.

b. Strainer or Trapway: Integral cast strainer with integral trap.

c. Design Consumption: 1 gal./flush.

d. Color: White.

e. Supply Spud Size: NPS 3/4.

f. Outlet Size: NPS 2.

g. Flushometer: Exposed diaphragm type.

h. Fixture Support: Urinal chair carrier.

i. Rim Height: Standard 24 inches and 17 inches for UR-2, per ADA requirements.

2.8 LAVATORIES

A. Lavatories: LAV-1

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

a. American Standard Companies, Inc.

b. Eljer.

c. Kohler Co.

d. Crane Plumbing, L.L.C./Fiat Products.

2. Description: Countertop, vitreous-china fixture.

a. Type: Self-rimming.

b. Size: 19 inches by 11-1/2 inches.

c. Faucet Hole Punching: Three holes, 4-inch.

d. Faucet Hole Location: Top.

e. Color: White.

f. Faucet: Single control.

g. Supplies: NPS 3/8 chrome-plated copper with stops.

h. Drain: Grid.

i. Drain Piping: NPS 1-1/4 by NPS 1-1/2 chrome-plated, cast-brass P-trap;

0.032-inch-thick tubular brass waste to wall; and wall escutcheon.

j. Pipe Covering: Protective shielding guards.

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2.9 COMMERCIAL SINKS

A. Commercial Sinks: SK-1

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

a. Advance Tabco.

b. Elkay Manufacturing Co.

c. Just Manufacturing Company.

2. Description: Two-compartment, counter-mounting, stainless-steel commercial sink.

a. Overall Dimensions: 33 x 22 inch

b. Metal Thickness: 18 gauge, Type 304.

c. Each Compartment:

1) Dimensions: 13 ½” x 16” x 7” deep.

2) Drains: 3-1/2” opening with NPS 1-1/2 tailpiece and twist drain tailpiece with stopper.

a) Location: Centered in compartment.

d. Disposer: In left compartment.

e. Faucets: Single-lever kitchen with swing spout.

1) Number Required: One.

2) Mounting: Deck.

f. Supplies: NPS 1/2 chrome-plated copper with stops or shutoff valves.

g. Drain Piping: NPS 1-1/2 chrome-plated, cast-brass P-trap; 0.045-inch-thick tubular brass waste to wall; and wall escutcheon.

2.10 SERVICE BASINS

A. Service Basins: MB-1

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

a. Acorn Engineering Company.

b. Crane Plumbing, L.L.C./Fiat Products.

c. Florestone Products Co., Inc.

d. Precast Terrazzo Enterprises, Inc.

e. Stern-Williams Co., Inc.

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f. Mustee, E. L. & Sons, Inc.

g. Swan Corporation (The).

2. Description: Flush-to-wall, floor-mounting, precast terrazzo or cast-polymer fixture with rim guard.

a. Shape: Square.

b. Size: 24 by 24.

c. Height: 10 inches.

d. Tiling Flange:

e. Rim Guard: On exposed top surfaces.

f. Color: Not applicable.

g. Faucet: Wall mounted with pail hook, hose end spout, vacuum breaker, top wall brace and 4’ of rubber hose.

h. Drain: Grid with NPS 3 outlet.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine roughing-in of water supply and sanitary drainage and vent piping systems to verify actual locations of piping connections before plumbing fixture installation.

B. Examine cabinets, counters, floors, and walls for suitable conditions where fixtures will be installed.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Assemble plumbing fixtures, trim, fittings, and other components according to manufacturers' written instructions.

B. Install off-floor supports, affixed to building substrate, for wall-mounting fixtures.

1. Use carrier supports with waste fitting and seal for back-outlet fixtures.

2. Use carrier supports without waste fitting for fixtures with tubular waste piping.

3. Use chair-type carrier supports with rectangular steel uprights for accessible fixtures.

C. Install back-outlet, wall-mounting fixtures onto waste fitting seals and attach to supports.

D. Install floor-mounting fixtures on closet flanges or other attachments to piping or building substrate.

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E. Install wall-mounting fixtures with tubular waste piping attached to supports.

F. Install counter-mounting fixtures in and attached to casework.

G. Install fixtures level and plumb according to roughing-in drawings.

H. Install water-supply piping with stop on each supply to each fixture to be connected to water distribution piping. Attach supplies to supports or substrate within pipe spaces behind fixtures. Install stops in locations where they can be easily reached for operation.

1. Exception: Use ball, gate, or globe valves if supply stops are not specified with fixture. Valves are specified in Division 22 Section "General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping."

I. Install trap and tubular waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be directly connected to sanitary drainage system.

J. Install tubular waste piping on drain outlet of each fixture to be indirectly connected to drainage system.

K. Install flushometer valves for accessible water closets and urinals with handle mounted on wide side of compartment. Install other actuators in locations that are easy for people with disabilities to reach.

L. Install toilet seats on water closets.

M. Install faucet-spout fittings with specified flow rates and patterns in faucet spouts if faucets are not available with required rates and patterns. Include adapters if required.

N. Install water-supply flow-control fittings with specified flow rates in fixture supplies at stop valves.

O. Install faucet flow-control fittings with specified flow rates and patterns in faucet spouts if faucets are not available with required rates and patterns. Include adapters if required.

P. Install shower flow-control fittings with specified maximum flow rates in shower arms.

Q. Install traps on fixture outlets.

1. Exception: Omit trap on fixtures with integral traps.

2. Exception: Omit trap on indirect wastes, unless otherwise indicated.

R. Install disposer in outlet of each sink indicated to have disposer. Install switch where indicated or in wall adjacent to sink if location is not indicated.

S. Install escutcheons at piping wall ceiling penetrations in exposed, finished locations and within cabinets and millwork. Use deep-pattern escutcheons if required to conceal

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protruding fittings. Escutcheons are specified in Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing."

T. Set service basins in leveling bed of cement grout. Grout is specified in Division 22 Section "Common Work Results for Plumbing."

U. Seal joints between fixtures and walls, floors, and countertops using sanitary-type, one-part, mildew-resistant silicone sealant. Match sealant color to fixture color. Sealants are specified in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."

3.3 CONNECTIONS

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

B. Connect fixtures with water supplies, stops, and risers, and with traps, soil, waste, and vent piping. Use size fittings required to match fixtures.

C. Ground equipment according to Division 26 Section "Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems."

D. Connect wiring according to Division 26 Section "Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables."

3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Verify that installed plumbing fixtures are categories and types specified for locations where installed.

B. Check that plumbing fixtures are complete with trim, faucets, fittings, and other specified components.

C. Inspect installed plumbing fixtures for damage. Replace damaged fixtures and components.

D. Test installed fixtures after water systems are pressurized for proper operation.

Replace malfunctioning fixtures and components, then retest. Repeat procedure until units operate properly.

3.5 ADJUSTING

A. Operate and adjust faucets and controls. Replace damaged and malfunctioning fixtures, fittings, and controls.

B. Operate and adjust disposers. Replace damaged and malfunctioning units and controls.

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C. Adjust water pressure at faucets and flushometer valves to produce proper flow and stream.

D. Replace washers and seals of leaking and dripping faucets and stops.

3.6 CLEANING

A. Clean fixtures, faucets, and other fittings with manufacturers' recommended cleaning methods and materials. Do the following:

1. Remove faucet spouts and strainers, remove sediment and debris, and reinstall strainers and spouts.

2. Remove sediment and debris from drains.

B. After completing installation of exposed, factory-finished fixtures, faucets, and fittings, inspect exposed finishes and repair damaged finishes.

3.7 PROTECTION

A. Provide protective covering for installed fixtures and fittings.

B. Do not allow use of plumbing fixtures for temporary facilities unless approved in writing by Owner.

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