Vol_2_B3_Submission_12_01_2015.pdf

OANG 180th Fighter Wing - Swanton, Ohio URS WYTD 079032 - Construct ACA Alert Crew Quarters Facility URS Project No. 14578137 01 December 2015 Type B Services - B3 Submission

SECTION 21 0517

SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

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. Section Includes:

1. Sleeves.

2. Stack-sleeve fittings.

3. Sleeve-seal systems.

4. Sleeve-seal fittings.

5. Grout.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SLEEVES

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

B. Galvanized-Steel Wall Pipes: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, with plain ends and welded steel collar; zinc coated.

2.2 GROUT

A. Standard: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry, hydraulic-cement grout.

B. Characteristics: Nonshrink; recommended for interior and exterior applications.

C. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength.

D. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 SLEEVE INSTALLATION

A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.

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B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to provide 1-inch annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.

1. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.

C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls are constructed.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

a. Exception: Extend sleeves installed in floors of mechanical equipment areas or other wet areas 2 inches above finished floor level.

2. Using grout, seal the space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal system.

D. Install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions.

1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.

2. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.

3. Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements for sealants specified in Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants."

3.2 SLEEVE AND SLEEVE-SEAL SCHEDULE

A. Use sleeves for the following piping-penetration applications:

1. Exterior Concrete Walls above Grade:

a. Cast-iron wall sleeves

2. Concrete Slabs-on-Grade:

a. Cast-iron wall sleeves

1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.

3. Interior Partitions:

a. Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.

END OF SECTION 21 0517

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SECTION 21 0518

ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING

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. Section Includes:

1. Escutcheons.

2. Floor plates.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ESCUTCHEONS

A. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With polished, chrome-plated finish and setscrew fastener.

2.2 FLOOR PLATES

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and finished floors.

B. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

1. Escutcheons for New Piping:

a. Piping with Fitting or Sleeve Protruding from Wall: One-piece, deep-pattern type.

b. Chrome-Plated Piping: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

c. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

d. Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

e. Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated finish.

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C. Install floor plates for piping penetrations of equipment-room floors.

D. Install floor plates with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD that completely covers opening.

1. New Piping: One-piece, floor-plate type.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Replace broken and damaged escutcheons and floor plates using new materials.

END OF SECTION 21 0518

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SECTION 21 0553

IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

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. Section Includes:

1. Equipment labels.

2. Pipe labels.

3. Valve tags.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

B. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification material and device.

C. Equipment-Label Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled and the proposed content for each label.

D. Valve Schedules: Valve numbering scheme.

1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: For each piping system to include in maintenance manuals.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS

A. Metal Labels for Equipment:

1. Material and Thickness: Brass, 0.032 inch stainless steel, 0.025 inch, aluminum, 0.032 inch or anodized aluminum, 0.032 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.

2. Letter Color: Black.

3. Background Color: Red and White

4. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2 by 3/4 inch.

5. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24 inches, 1/2 inch for viewing distances up to 72 inches, and proportionately larger lettering

IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 21 0553 - Page 1 of 3 for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.

6. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.

B. Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number, Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), and the Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified.

C. Equipment-Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

2.2 PIPE PAINTING-FINISHED AREAS

A. Piping in finished areas that do not have sprinklers directly connected to them shall be painted to match adjacent surfaces. Pipe shall be identified by painting 2-inch wide red alkyd gloss enamel bands every 20 feet and on both sides of wall, ceiling, or floor penetration.

2.3 PIPE LABELS-UNFINISHED AREAS

A. Provide piping with 2 inch wide red enamel bands or self-adhering red plastic bands spaced at a maximum of 20 foot intervals.

B. Pipe-Label Colors:

1. Background Color: Red.

2. Letter Color: White.

2.4 VALVE TAGS

A. Valve Tags: Stamped or engraved with 1/4-inch letters for piping-system abbreviation and 1/2-inch numbers.

1. Tag Material: Brass, 0.032 inch stainless steel, 0.025 inch aluminum, 0.032 inch or anodized aluminum, 0.032 inch thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.

2. Fasteners: Brass wire-link chain, beaded chain or S-hook.

3. Valve-Tag Color: Red.

4. Letter Color: White.

B. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch bond paper. Tabulate valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve (room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses.

1. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and encapsulants.

3.2 LABEL INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of surfaces where devices are to be applied.

B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.

C. Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.

D. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.

E. Pipe-Label Locations: Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows:

1. Near each valve and control device.

2. Near each branch connection excluding short takeoffs. Where flow pattern is not obvious, mark each pipe at branch.

3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.

4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed piping.

5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.

6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 50 feet along each run. Reduce intervals to 25 feet in areas of congested piping and equipment.

7. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings. Omit intermediately spaced labels.

3.3 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION

A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems. List tagged valves in a valve-tag schedule.

B. Valve-Tag Application Schedule: Tag valves according to size, shape, and with captions similar to those indicated in "Valve-Tag Size and Shape" Subparagraph below:

1. Valve-Tag Size and Shape:

a. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: 2 inches, square.

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SECTION 21 1313

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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. Section Includes:

1. Pipes, fittings, and specialties.

2. Fire-protection valves.

3. Fire-department connections.

4. Sprinklers.

5. Alarm devices.

6. Manual control stations.

7. Pressure gages.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Standard-Pressure Sprinkler Piping: Wet-pipe sprinkler system piping designed to operate at working pressure of 175 psig maximum.

B. Fire Protection Specialist

1. Perform work specified in this section under the supervision of and certified by the Fire

Protection Specialist who is an individual registered professional engineer who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES), or in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years’ experience, dedicated to fire protection engineering that can be verified with documentation or who is certified as a Level III Technician by National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in the Automatic Sprinkler System Layout subfield of Fire Protection Engineering Technology in accordance with NICET 1014-7

2. The Fire Protection Specialist shall prepare a list of the fire protection related submittals from the Contract Submittal Register that relate to the successful installation of the sprinkler systems(s)

3. The submittals identified on this list shall be accompanied by a letter of approval signed and dated by the Fire Protection Specialist when submitted to the Government.

4. The Fire Protection Specialist shall be regularly engaged in the design and installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the contract documents, and shall have served in a similar capacity for at least three systems that have performed in the manner intended for a period of not less than 6 months.

C. Sprinkler System Installer

1. Work specified in this section shall be performed by the Sprinkler System Installer who is regularly engaged in the installation of the type and complexity of system specified in the

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D. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

1. The AHJ is the Contracting Officer.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water that is connected to a water supply through. Water discharges immediately from sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys frangible device.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure.

B. Delegated Design: Design sprinkler system(s), including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design criteria indicated.

1. Available fire-hydrant flow test records indicate the following conditions:

a. Static Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R: 60 psig.

b. Measured Flow at Flow Fire Hydrant F: 1168 gpm.

c. Residual Pressure at Residual Fire Hydrant R: 42 psig.

C. Sprinkler system design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

1. Margin of Safety for Available Water Flow and Pressure: 10 percent, including losses through water-service piping, valves, and backflow preventers.

2. Minimum 12 psi loss through backflow preventer.

3. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications:

a. As shown on the contract drawings

4. Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design:

a. Hazard Class 1: 0.10 gpm/ft² (4.1 mm/min).

b. Hazard Class 2: 0.20 gpm/ft² (8.2 mm/min).

5. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler:

a. Hazard Class 1: 225 ft² (21 m²)

b. Hazard Class 2: 130 ft² (12 m²)

6. Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement: Domestic demand shall be added to the hose stream.

a. Hazard Class 1: 250 gpm (950 L/min).

b. Hazard Class 2: 250 gpm (950 L/min).

D. Seismic Performance: Sprinkler piping shall withstand the effects of earthquake motions.

Seismic bracing shall be designed in accordance with NFPA 13 and ASCE/SEI 7.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.

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B. Shop Drawings: For wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Include plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work.

1. Wiring Diagrams: For power, signal, and control wiring.

C. Delegated-Design Submittal: The Fire Protection Specialist shall sign and seal all design criteria, including analysis data.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings: Sprinkler systems, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:

1. Domestic water piping.

2. Compressed air piping.

3. HVAC hydronic piping.

4. Items penetrating finished ceiling include the following:

a. Lighting fixtures.

b. Air outlets and inlets.

B. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and professional engineer.

C. Approved Sprinkler Piping Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if applicable.

D. Welding certificates.

E. Fire-hydrant flow test report.

F. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance requirements and as described in NFPA 13. Include "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping."

G. Field quality-control reports.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For sprinkler specialties to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing sprinkler systems and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility. Base calculations on results of fire-hydrant flow test.

a. Engineering Responsibility: Preparation of working plans, calculations, and field test reports by a qualified professional engineer.

B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.

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C. 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.

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

1. NFPA 13, "Installation of Sprinkler Systems."

2. NFPA 24, "Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances."

1.10 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate layout and installation of sprinklers with other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, and partition assemblies.

1.11 EXTRA MATERIALS

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

1. Sprinkler Cabinets: Finished, wall-mounted, steel cabinet with hinged cover, and with space for minimum of six spare sprinklers plus sprinkler wrench. Include number of sprinklers required by NFPA 13 and sprinkler wrench.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 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.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Schedule 40, Black-Steel Pipe: ASTM A 135; ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E; or ASME B36.10M, wrought steel. Pipe ends may be factory or field formed to match joining method.

B. Black-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M, standard-weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.

C. Galvanized and Uncoated, Steel Couplings: ASTM A 865, threaded.

D. Galvanized and Uncoated, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.

E. Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.

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

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

H. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.

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I. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances:

1. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections, EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.

2.3 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.

2. Class 250, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 300, Steel Raised-Face Flanges: Ring-type gaskets.

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

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

2.4 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Valves shall be UL listed or FM approved.

2. Minimum Pressure Rating for Standard-Pressure Piping: 175 psig.

B. Ball Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091 except with ball instead of disc.

2. Valves NPS 1-1/2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded ends.

3. Valves NPS 2 and NPS 2-1/2: Bronze body with threaded ends or ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

4. Valves NPS 3: Ductile-iron body with grooved ends.

C. Iron Butterfly Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1091.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Style: Lug or wafer.

5. End Connections: Grooved.

D. Check Valves:

1. Standard: UL 312.

2. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

3. Type: Swing check.

4. Body Material: Cast iron.

5. End Connections: flanged or grooved.

E. Backflow Preventer: Double-check backflow prevention assembly shall comply with ASSE 1015. The assembly shall have a bronze, cast-iron or stainless steel body with flanged ends.

The assembly shall include pressure gauge test ports and Butterfly shutoff valves on the inlet and outlet, 2-positive-seating check valve for continuous pressure application, and four test

WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 21 1313 - Page 5 of 12 cocks. Assemblies shall be rated for working pressure of 175 psi. The minimum calculated pressure loss shall be 12 psi at a flow rate equal to the sprinkler water demand, at the location of the assembly. A test port for a pressure gauge shall be provided both upstream and downstream of the double check backflow prevention assembly valves.

2.5 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

2.6 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating:

a. Standard-Pressure Piping Specialty Valves: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron.

4. Size: Same as connected piping.

5. End Connections: Flanged or grooved.

B. Automatic (Ball Drip) Drain Valves:

1. Standard: UL 1726.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Type: Automatic draining, ball check.

4. Size: NPS 3/4.

5. End Connections: Threaded.

2.7 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Exposed-Type, Fire-Department Connection:

1. Standard: UL 405.

2. Type: Exposed, projecting, for wall mounting.

3. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

4. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.

5. 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.

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

7. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.

8. Size: 4 × 2 ½” × 2 ½” (100 × 65 × 65).

9. Number of Inlets: Two.

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

11. Finish: Polished chrome plated.

2.8 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY PIPE FITTINGS

A. Branch Outlet Fittings:

1. Standard: UL 213.

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2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Ductile-iron housing with EPDM seals and bolts and nuts.

4. Type: Mechanical-T and -cross fittings shall not be used.

5. Configurations: Snap-on and strapless, ductile-iron housing with branch outlets.

6. Size: Of dimension to fit onto sprinkler main and with outlet connections as required to match connected branch piping.

7. Branch Outlets: Grooved or threaded. Plain end pipe is not permitted.

B. Flow Detection and Test Assemblies:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with orifice, sight glass, and integral test valve.

4. Size: Same as connected piping.

5. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

C. Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fittings:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig minimum.

3. Body Material: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with sight glass.

4. Size: Same as connected piping.

5. Inlet and Outlet: Threaded.

D. Adjustable Drop Nipples: Adjustable drop nipples are not permitted.

E. Flexible Sprinkler Hose: Flexible sprinkler hose is not permitted.

2.9 SPRINKLERS

A. General Requirements:

1. Standard: UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

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

B. Automatic Sprinklers with Heat-Responsive Element:

1. Nonresidential Applications: UL 199.

2. Characteristics: Nominal 1/2-inch orifice with Discharge Coefficient K as indicated on the contract drawings, and for "Ordinary" temperature classification rating unless otherwise indicated or required by application.

C. Sprinkler Finishes:

1. Chrome plated.

2. Bronze.

D. Sprinkler Escutcheons: Materials, types, and finishes for the following sprinkler mounting applications. Escutcheons for concealed, flush, and recessed-type sprinklers are specified with sprinklers.

1. Ceiling Mounting: Chrome-plated steel.

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E. Sprinkler Guards:

1. Standard: UL 199.

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

2.10 ALARM DEVICES

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

B. Electrically Operated Alarm Bell:

1. Standard: UL 464.

2. Type: Vibrating, metal alarm bell.

3. Size: 6-inch minimum-diameter.

4. Finish: Red-enamel factory finish, suitable for outdoor use.

C. Water-Flow Indicators:

1. Standard: UL 346.

2. Water-Flow Detector: Electrically supervised.

3. 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 and tamperproof cover that sends signal if removed.

4. Type: Paddle operated.

5. Pressure Rating: 250 psig.

6. Design Installation: Horizontal or vertical.

D. Valve Supervisory Switches:

1. Standard: UL 346.

2. Type: Electrically supervised.

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

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

2.11 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Standard: UL 393.

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

C. Pressure Gage Range: 0 to 250 psig minimum.

D. Water System Piping Gage: Include "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.

E. Air System Piping Gage: Include "AIR" or "AIR/WATER" label on dial face.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 291. Use results for system design calculations required in "Quality Assurance" Article.

B. Report test results promptly and in writing.

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3.2 SERVICE-ENTRANCE PIPING

A. Connect sprinkler piping to water-service piping for service entrance to building. Comply with requirements for exterior piping in Division 22 Section "Facility Water Distribution Piping."

B. Install shutoff valve, pressure gage, drain, and other accessories indicated at connection to water-service piping.

C. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water service.

3.3 WATER-SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

A. Install shutoff valve, check valve, pressure gage, and drain at connection to water supply.

3.4 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Locations and Arrangements: Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping.

1. Deviations from approved working plans for piping require written approval from authorities having jurisdiction. File written approval with Contracting Officer before deviating from approved working plans.

B. Piping Standard: Comply with requirements for installation of sprinkler piping in NFPA 13.

C. Install seismic restraints on piping. This requirement is not subject to determination under NFPA 13. Comply with requirements for seismic-restraint device materials and installation in

NFPA 13.

D. Use listed fittings to make changes in direction, branch takeoffs from mains, and reductions in pipe sizes.

E. Install unions adjacent to each valve in pipes NPS 2 and smaller.

F. Install flanges, flange adapters, or couplings for grooved-end piping on valves, apparatus, and equipment having NPS 2-1/2 and larger end connections.

G. Install "Inspector's Test Connections" in sprinkler system piping, complete with shutoff valve, and sized and located according to NFPA 13.

H. Install sprinkler piping with drains for complete system drainage.

I. Install sprinkler control valves, test assemblies.

J. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection, to drain piping between fire-department connection and check valve. Install drain piping to and spill over floor drain or to outside building.

K. Install alarm devices in piping systems.

L. Install hangers and supports for sprinkler system piping according to NFPA 13. Comply with requirements for hanger materials in NFPA 13.

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M. Install pressure gages on riser or feed main, at each sprinkler test connection. Include pressure gages with connection not less than NPS 1/4 and with soft metal seated globe valve, arranged for draining pipe between gage and valve. Install gages to permit removal, and install where they will not be subject to freezing.

N. Fill sprinkler system piping with water.

O. Install sleeves for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements for sleeves specified in Division 21 Section "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping."

P. Install sleeve seals for piping penetrations of concrete walls and slabs. Comply with requirements for sleeve seals specified in Division 21 Section "Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Fire-Suppression Piping."

Q. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Comply with requirements for escutcheons specified in Division 21 Section "Escutcheons for Fire- Suppression Piping."

3.5 FITTINGS

A. Fittings for Non-Grooved Steel Pipe: Fittings shall be cast iron conforming to ASME B16.4, steel conforming to ASME B16.9 or ASME B16.11, or malleable iron conforming to ASME B16.3. Fittings into which sprinklers, drop nipples or riser nipples (sprigs) are screwed shall be threaded type. Plain-end fittings with mechanical couplings, fittings that use steel gripping devices to bite into the pipe and segmented welded fittings shall not be used.

B. Grooved Mechanical Joints and Fittings: Joints and fittings shall be designed for not less than 175 psi service and shall be the product of the same manufacturer; segmented welded fittings shall not be used. Fitting and coupling houses shall be malleable iron conforming to ASTM A47/A47M, Grade 32510; ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, Grade 65-45-12. Gasket shall be the flush type that fills the entire cavity between the fitting and the pipe. Nuts and bolts shall be heat-treated steel conforming to ASTM A183 and shall be cadmium plated or zinc electroplated

C. Flanges: Flanges shall conform to NFPA 13 and ASME B16.1. Gaskets shall be non-asbestos compressed material in accordance with ASME B16.21, 1/16 inch thick, and full face or self-centering flat ring type

D. Bolts, Nuts and Washers: Bolts shall conform to ASTM A449, Type 1 and shall extend no less than three full threads beyond the nut with bolts tightened to the required torque. Nuts shall be hexagon type conforming to ASME B18.2.2. Washers shall meet the requirements of ASTM F436. Flat circular washers shall be provided under all bolt heads and nuts

E. Pipe Hangers: Hangers shall be listed in UL Fire Prot Dir or FM APP GUIDE and of the type suitable for the application, construction, and pipe type and sized to be supported

3.6 VALVE AND SPECIALTIES INSTALLATION

A. Install listed fire-protection valves, trim and drain valves, specialty valves and trim, controls, and specialties according to NFPA 13 and authorities having jurisdiction.

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B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised open, located to control sources of water supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.

C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection.

D. Specialty Valves:

1. General Requirements: Install in vertical position for proper direction of flow, in main supply to system.

3.7 SPRINKLER INSTALLATION

A. Install sprinklers in suspended ceilings in center of acoustical ceiling panels where possible. If not possible sprinklers shall be at least 12” from edge of tile.

3.8 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION INSTALLATION

A. Install wall-type, fire-department connections.

B. Install automatic (ball drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection.

3.9 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install labeling and pipe markers on equipment and piping according to requirements in Section 210553.

3.10 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform tests and inspections.

B. Tests and Inspections:

1. Leak Test: After installation, charge systems and test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

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

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

Chapter.

4. Energize circuits to electrical equipment and devices.

5. Coordinate with fire-alarm tests. Operate as required.

6. Coordinate with fire-pump tests. Operate as required.

7. Verify that equipment hose threads are same as local fire-department equipment.

C. Sprinkler piping system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.11 CLEANING

A. Clean dirt and debris from sprinklers.

B. Remove and replace sprinklers with paint other than factory finish.

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3.12 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain the system.

3.13 PIPING SCHEDULE

A. Piping between Fire-Department Connections and Check Valves: Black, standard-weight steel pipe with grooved ends; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints.

B. Standard-pressure, wet-pipe sprinkler system shall be one of the following:

1. Schedule 40, black-steel pipe with threaded ends; uncoated, gray-iron threaded fittings;

and threaded joints.

2. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends; galvanized, gray-iron threaded fittings; and threaded joints.

3. Schedule 40, galvanized-steel pipe with cut-grooved ends; galvanized, grooved-end fittings for steel piping; grooved-end-pipe couplings for steel piping; and grooved joints.

3.14 SPRINKLER SCHEDULE

A. Use sprinkler types in subparagraphs below for the following applications:

1. Rooms without Ceilings: Upright sprinklers.

2. Rooms with Suspended Ceilings: Recessed sprinklers

B. Provide sprinkler types in subparagraphs below with finishes indicated.

1. Recessed Sprinklers: Bright chrome, with bright chrome escutcheon.

2. Upright Sprinklers: Chrome plated in finished spaces exposed to view; rough bronze in unfinished spaces not exposed to view.

END OF SECTION 21 1313

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SECTION 22 0501

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCE

A. All applicable requirements of other portions of the Contract Documents apply to the work of this Section including, but not limited to, Division 01 General Requirements.

1.2 UNIT PRICES

A. Within the forms of their bid proposals, contractors shall state the total labor and material unit price (with markups) for each of the unit scope-of-work items that might be added or deducted on a unit-by-unit basis during the construction period of the project, that takes place before final inspection or date of acceptance review. See Bid Form or Instructions to Bidders as relates to these unit cost items.

1. Indicate all unit costs, including controls, wiring and interlocks, as outlined and referenced within the bid form or Instruction to Bidders.

1.3 GUARANTEE

A. In entering into a contract covering this work, the Contractor accepts the Specifications and Drawings and guarantees that the work will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications and Drawings or such authorized modifications as may be made in the Contract Documents. Contractor further guarantees that the workmanship and material will be first class and that only experienced workers, familiar with each particular class of work, will be employed. Contractor further guarantees to replace and make good at his own expense any defects due to faulty workmanship or material which may develop within one (1) year after final payment and acceptance by the Owner, upon receipt of written notification of defect from the Owner.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Regulations and Standards: All equipment, apparatus, and systems are to be fabricated and installed in complete accordance with fire and insurance rules and regulations, the Life Safety Code, and the latest edition or revision of the following applicable regulations, standards, and codes:

1. AIA American Institute of Architects

2. ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

3. ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

4. NFPA National Fire Protection Association

5. NEC National Electric Code

6. OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

7. UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

8. MCAA Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc.

9. ANSI American National Standard Institute

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10. MSSV Manufacturer's Standardization Society of the Valve and Fitting Industry

11. AWWA American Water Works Association

12. AGA American Natural Gas Association

13. PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute

14. NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers

15. State and Local Inspection Authorities

16. Division 01 Sections “Regulatory Requirements: and “Reference Standards” of the

Project Specifications

17. References on the Drawings or in the Specifications to "code" or "building code" not otherwise identified shall mean the specific codes applicable to this Project location, together with all additions, amendments, changes, and interpretations adopted by code authorities having jurisdiction over this Project.

18. The applicable edition of all codes shall be that adopted at the time of issuance of permits by the authorities having jurisdiction, and shall include all modifications and additions adopted by that jurisdiction.

19. Give all required notices so as to comply with, and meet, all inspections required by Federal, State, and Local authorities.

20. It is not the intent herewith to modify, reduce, or change any rules, standards, regulations, or requirements that are applicable under local, state and federal codes, ordinances, or regulations of the various authorities having jurisdiction. Where the standards differ among the various authorities, the most restrictive shall apply. Where the requirements shown on the Drawings or called for in the Specifications exceed code requirements, these Drawings and Specifications shall take precedence. Where the requirements within the specifications of this division of work and the Drawings conflict with the referenced Divisions, Sections, and other documents, the documents having the most restrictive and the higher cost requirements shall apply.

1.5 JOB CONDITIONS AND COORDINATION

A. Local Conditions

1. Each Trade Contractor is to inform himself of the conditions under which the work is to be performed, the site of the work, the structure of the ground, the obstacles that may be encountered, the availability and location of necessary facilities and all relevant matters concerning the work to be done.

2. Contractors shall coordinate and review indicated utility data with the local utility companies.

B. Present Job Site Inspection

1. Each contractor shall schedule through the Owner a visit to the present site proposed for the work before presenting a Bid and shall make a careful inspection of the existing conditions.

2. During the site visit, each Trade Contractor is to investigate for any existing conditions and responsibilities which are not clearly defined by the Drawings and Specifications. If any such conditions exist, he shall bring them to the attention of the A/E in writing. The A/E will then make the required written clarification. The absence of questions before the opening of bids shall indicate a clear understanding of the scope of work and the Contractor's responsibility.

C. Permits and Fees: This Contractor is to obtain all permits and pay all fees required for the work under Division 22 of the Work.

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D. Royalties and Patents

1. The Trade Contractor is to pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Owner and A/E harmless from any and all suits, demands or claims for infringement of any patent rights.

2. The review by A/E or Owner of any method of construction, invention, appliance, process, article, device or material of any kind is to be for adequacy of work, and is not to be construed as an approval of the use thereof by the Contractor in violation of any patent or other rights of any third person.

E. Wiring and Conduit Requirements: In general, most wiring and conduit requirements are addressed, either upon the Drawings as a part of a packaged equipment assembly specifications, or within Divisions 26, 27 and 28 of the Specifications. However, should an equipment component, panel, or system device need additional wiring and conduit so as to be complete, approved and fully operational, the Contractor who supplied the equipment component, panel or system device shall be responsible for the required wiring and conduit as well as circuit disconnect and protection for same when it is not otherwise covered by the Project Drawings and Specifications.

F. Coordination: Coordinate the exact location of this work with the work of other trades prior to fabrication or installation of same. Verify all dimensions and elevations. Provide additional offsets and sections of material as may be required to meet the applicable job condition requirements. Coordinate with and review all related construction Drawings and Shop Drawings of all equipment suppliers prior to start of work.

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

A. These specifications and Drawings are intended to describe and provide for a complete and finished project. They are intended to be complementary. All items of work called for by either shall be as binding as if called for by both. The work described shall be complete in every detail, notwithstanding the fact that every item necessarily involved is not particularly mentioned or shown.

1. If the Bidder, Supplier or Contractor sees anything to question, it must be brought to the attention of the A/E immediately.

B. Minor Deviations: The Drawings accompanying these Specifications indicate the general design and arrangement of equipment, apparatus, fixtures, accessories and piping necessary to complete the installation of the system. The exact location or arrangement of the apparatus and equipment, unless otherwise dimensioned, is subject to minor changes necessitated by field conditions and shall be required without additional cost to the Owner. Measurements shall be verified through actual observation at the construction site. Each Trade Contractor shall be responsible for fitting all of his work into place in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner, to the approval of the A/E and Owner.

C. Provide all labor and materials necessary for the completion of the work described. Referenced codes and industry standards and methods shall apply when no other specifics are indicated.

Bring questions relating to this paragraph to the attention of the A/E for resolution prior to the receipt of Bids.

D. All Work indicated on Drawings, diagrams, or details in part only are to continue throughout unless distinctly marked otherwise. The same applies to other parts of the project where merely

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E. The specifications are divided into trades and divisions only for the distinct purpose of facilitating the work. However, the Trade Contractor will become responsible for furnishing all labor and materials necessary to complete the project as contemplated by the Drawings and Specifications. Any item mentioned under any heading of the Specifications must be supplied even though it is not called for again under the heading for the respective work.

F. Should discrepancies occur within the Contract Documents, the more stringent and more costly approach shall apply for bidding purposes. The Contractor is to notify the A/E of discrepancies for clarification. Clarifications issued after the Contract is awarded shall be incorporated by the Contractor at no additional costs and shall be reviewed by the A/E to determine if a reduction in cost is justified.

1.7 TRADE CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

A. The Trade Contractor is any person or organization who contracts to perform work for the Project. Wherever the word "Contractor" is used on the Drawings or in the Specifications, it shall be construed to mean the Trade Contractor applicable to the Title Division of these specifications.

B. A Sub-Contractor is a person or organization who has a direct contract with a Trade Contractor to perform any of the Work at the site and includes all who furnish material worked to a special design in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, but excludes suppliers or persons furnishing material not specially designed. Wherever the term "Sub-Contractor" is encountered in the Contract Documents, it shall mean the Sub-Contractor and/or his Sub-Sub-Contractors and/or his Material Suppliers.

C. A Sub-Sub-Contractor is a person or organization who has a direct or indirect contract with a Sub-Contractor to perform any of the Work at the project site or for the subject project.

D. A Material Supplier is a person or organization who has a direct contract with a Trade Contractor to furnish material not specially designed.

E. It shall be the responsibility of each Trade Contractor to be fully familiar with various local trade jurisdictional requirements and to engage the services of any other Sub-Contractors as may be required within the various trades to complete all of the work as indicated upon the Drawings and within the Specifications under his respective division or section. Only Trade Sub-Contractors with established knowledge and skills of their specific trade shall be used, so that all work is performed in a complete, finished, and professional manner.

F. Whenever any provisions of the Specifications conflict with any agreements or regulations in force among members of any Trade Associations, Unions, or Councils which regulate or distinguish what work shall or shall not be included in the work of any particular trade, the Trade Contractor shall make all necessary efforts to reconcile any such conflict without delay, damage or cost to the Owner.

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G. If the progress of the work is affected by any undue delay in furnishing or installing any items of material or equipment required under the contract because of a conflict involving any such agreement or regulation, the A/E may require that other material or equipment of equal kind and quality be provided at no additional cost to the Owner.

H. Any Trade Contractor, subcontractor, or material supplier not normally employing union labor shall make all provisions necessary to avoid any resulting disputes with labor unions and shall be responsible for any delays, damages or extra cost caused by employment of such non-union labor, except as otherwise governable by state or federal rules and regulations.

I. Each Trade Contractor shall pay for all applicable Federal, State and local taxes on all materials, labor or services furnished by him, and all taxes arising out of his operations under the Contract Documents which may be imposed upon or collectable from the Owner or become a lien against his property. Such taxes shall include, but not be limited to, Occupational, Sales, Use, Excise, Social Security and Unemployment Taxes, customs duties, and all income taxes and other taxes now in force or enacted prior to final acceptance of the work. The Trade Contractor shall assume all liability for the payment of and shall pay any unemployment benefits payable under any Federal or State law to individuals employed by him during the progress of the work covered by the Contract.

J. It is the responsibility of each Trade Contractor to coordinate the various related equipment requirements between his subcontractors, suppliers, and other trade contractors, and to also follow the approved manufacturer's installation instructions.

1.8 OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

A. All operational and maintenance instructions that are provided to various Owner-selected members of the facility engineering and/or maintenance staff are, at the same time presented, to be fully videotaped by the Contractor so that all such sessions can be later reviewed by the Owner's staff on a retraining basis as needed.