BLD2021-1183+Manufacturer_Specifications_and_Installation_Instructions+8.25.2021_1.37.12_PM+237596315001
GENERAL INFORMATION
A. GENERAL
1. CONFORM TO ALL GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT AS SPECIFIED
BY ARCHITECT, TENANT AND OWNER.
2. SPECIFICATIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS FOR
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
3. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH OWNER'S STANDARDS, FACILITY SPECIFICATIONS,
RULES AND REGULATIONS. ALL OWNER'S CRITERIA SHALL BE COMPLIED WITH AND
INCLUDED IN THIS BID. CHECK OTHER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND FULLY
COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES AND ARCHITECT'S REQUIREMENTS.
4. VISIT SITE, CHECK FACILITIES AND CONDITIONS, AND VERIFY ALL UTILITY COMPANY
REQUIREMENTS AND CONNECTION POINTS IN FIELD PRIOR TO STARTING WORK. TAKE
ALL ITEMS INTO CONSIDERATION IN BID.
5. SYSTEMS ARE TO BE COMPLETE AND WORKABLE IN ALL RESPECTS, PLACED IN
OPERATION AND PROPERLY ADJUSTED.
6. EACH CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE FOR HIS OWN CLEAN-UP, REMOVAL AND LEGAL
DISPOSAL OF ALL RUBBISH DAILY.
7. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSTRUCTION MEANS,
METHODS, AND SEQUENCES OF CONSTRUCTION AND THE SAFETY OF WORKMEN.
COMPLY WITH ALL OSHA REGULATIONS.
8. NO PIPING, DUCTWORK, CONTROLS, ETC., SHALL BE INSTALLED OR ROUTED ABOVE
ELECTRICAL PANELS AND EQUIPMENT OR THROUGH ELEVATOR ROOMS OR SHAFTS.
9. THE MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS SHALL COORDINATE THE
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALL MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO ORDERING
OF EQUIPMENT. NO ADDITIONAL PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR LACK OF CONTRACTOR
COORDINATION OF ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
10. ALL MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS SHALL BE ROUTED TIGHT
TO UNDERSIDE OF STRUCTURE AND THROUGH JOISTS OR TRUSSES WHERE
POSSIBLE. COORDINATE INSTALLATION TO PRESERVE HEADROOM, EQUIPMENT
ACCESS, AND ARCHITECTURAL CLEARANCES FOR FINISHES, INCLUDING CEILING
HEIGHTS. COORDINATE WITH ALL OTHER TRADES AND DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE
ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FINISHED CONSTRUCTION. PROVIDE OFFSETS
WHERE REQUIRED TO COORDINATE WITH OTHER TRADES.
11. REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL REFLECTED CEILING PLANS FOR LOCATIONS OF ALL
GRILLES AND DIFFUSERS.
12. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:
THREE (3) BOUND SETS OF THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS SHALL BE
PROVIDED TO THE CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE AT TURNOVER, AND ARE
REQUIRED FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
13. AS BUILT DRAWINGS:
THE HVAC SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL PROGRESSIVELY RECORD ALL HVAC DRAWING
CHANGES WHICH SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW BY THE
CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE. AN AUTOCAD COPY OF THE FINAL AS -BUILT
DRAWINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE AT
TURNOVER. THIS AUTOCAD AS -BUILT IS REQUIRED FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE
PROJECT.
B. CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
1. CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE CODES, GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS, UTILITY COMPANY
REQUIREMENTS, AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
2. OBTAIN PERMITS AND PAY ALL FEES. ARRANGE FOR ALL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
AND APPROVALS.
C. RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
1. OPENINGS AND CHASES, WHEN SHOWN ON ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS.
D. DRAWINGS
1. THE SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON THE CONTRACT DRAWINGS ARE DIAGRAMMATIC.
2. THE INTENT IS FOR COMPLETE AND WORKABLE SYSTEMS. THE DRAWINGS AND THESE
NOTES ARE TO BE USED TOGETHER AS A BASIS OF SHOWING AND/OR DESCRIBING
THE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACILITY
3. VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES BY FIELD MEASUREMENT AND CHECK FOR
INTERFERENCES PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
E. BASE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS
1. ALL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS SHALL BE NEW, FREE OF DEFECTS AND U.L.
LABELED.
2. SUBMIT SHOP DRAWINGS FOR ALL EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, ETC., INCLUDING ALL
ACCESSORIES TO BE FURNISHED. BASE BID MANUFACTURERS AND MODELS ARE
INCLUDED IN SPECIFICATIONS OR LISTED IN SCHEDULE ON DRAWING. ANY OTHER
MANUFACTURER OR MODEL IS A SUBSTITUTION.
3. SUBSTITUTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE OWNER AND SHALL BE
LISTED ON THE FORM OF PROPOSAL FOR THE OWNER'S CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO
CONTRACT AWARD. IF SUBSTITUTION IS SUBMITTED, IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO EVALUATE IT AND CERTIFY THAT THE SUBSTITUTION IS
EQUIVALENT IN ALL RESPECTS TO THE BASE SPECIFICATIONS.
4. IF SUBSTITUTIONS ARE APPROVED, NOTIFY ALL OTHER CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS OR TRADES AFFECTED BY SUBSTITUTION AND FULLY COORDINATE.
ANY COSTS RESULTING FROM SUBSTITUTION, WHETHER BY CONTRACTOR OR OTHERS,
SHALL BE RESPONSIBILITY OF AND PAID FOR BY SUBSTITUTING CONTRACTOR.
5. ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE INSTALLED IN FULL ACCORDANCE WITH THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IT IS THIS CONTRACTOR'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK AND CONFORM TO THESE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO
STARTING WORK.
F. CHECK, TEST, START, ADJUST, BALANCE AND INSTRUCTIONS
1. AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ALL EQUIPMENT, AND PERFORM START UP IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
2. ALL PIPING SHALL BE TESTED AND FREE OF LEAKS.
3. BALANCE ALL SYSTEMS, CALIBRATE CONTROLS, CHECK FOR PROPER OPERATING
SEQUENCE UNDER ALL CONDITIONS, AND MAKE ALL NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
4. ALL WIRING SHALL BE FULLY TESTED AND MADE FREE OF GROUNDS AND SHORT
CIRCUITS.
5. INSTRUCT OWNER IN OPERATION OF SYSTEMS AND SUBMIT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL ON ALL EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS.
6. PROVIDE ENGRAVED LABELS AND IDENTIFICATION TAGS FOR ALL PIPING SYSTEMS,
VALVES AND EQUIPMENT.
7. PROVIDE TYPED PANEL DIRECTORIES AND ENGRAVED LABELS FOR ALL PANELS AND
EQUIPMENT.
G. CUTTING, PATCHING AND DRILLING
1. ALL CUTTING AND CHASING OF THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED FOR THIS
WORK SHALL BE BY THIS CONTRACTOR UNLESS SHOWN ON ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWINGS AND CONFIRMED AS TO SIZE AND LOCATION PRIOR TO NEW
CONSTRUCTION. CUTTING SHALL BE IN A NEAT AND WORKMANLIKE MANNER.
2. NEATLY SAW CUT ALL RECTANGULAR OPENINGS, SET SLEEVE THROUGH OPENING,
AND FINISH PATCH OR PROVIDE TRIM FLANGE AROUND OPENING.
3. NEATLY SAW CUT FLOORS FOR SEWER INSTALLATION AND PATCH FLOOR TO MATCH
EXISTING, INCLUDING FLOOR COVERING.
4. CORE DRILL AND SLEEVE ALL ROUND OPENINGS.
5. CUT AND PATCH EXISTING BUILDING WALLS AS REQUIRED FOR DUCT INSTALLATION.
PROVIDE STEEL LINTEL ABOVE OPENING WIDER THAN 10". SEE STRUCTURAL
DRAWINGS FOR SIZES. PROVIDE ESCUTCHEONS OR 2" WIDE SHEET METAL FLANGES
AROUND ALL EXPOSED PENETRATIONS.
6. DO NOT CUT ANY STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS WITHOUT ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL.
7. PATCH AND FINISH TO MATCH ADJACENT AREAS THAT HAVE BEEN CUT, DAMAGED OR
MODIFIED TO INSTALL EQUIPMENT FOR THIS PROJECT.
8. CUTTING OF ROOF, INSTALLATION OF CURBS, AND PATCHING OF ROOF SHALL BE BY
A CERTIFIED ROOFING CONTRACTOR, APPROVED BY BUILDING OWNER, AND PAID FOR
BY THIS CONTRACTOR.
9. FIRE STOP ALL PENETRATIONS OF FIRE RATED CONSTRUCTION IN A CODE APPROVED
MANNER, USING UL LISTED FIRE RATED MATERIALS.
10. ALL CONTRACTORS SHALL CONFIRM WITH OWNER, PRIOR TO BID, TIMES AVAILABLE
FOR NOISE PRODUCING WORK SUCH AS CUTTING AND CORE DRILLING OF FLOORS,
WALLS, ETC., AS WELL AS TIMES FOR WORK WHICH REQUIRE ACCESS INTO
ADJOINING AREAS. INCLUDE ANY PREMIUM TIME REQUIRED IN BID.
H. WARRANTY
1. FULLY WARRANT ALL MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND WORKMANSHIP FOR ONE (1) YEAR
FROM DATE OF ACCEPTANCE.
2. EXTEND ALL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTIES TO OWNER, INCLUDING FIVE (5) YEAR
COMPRESSOR AND TEN (10) YEAR HEAT EXCHANGER EXTENDED WARRANTY ON HVAC
EQUIPMENT.
3. REPAIR OR REPLACE WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER ALL ITEMS FOUND DEFECTIVE
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD.
SECTION 15075
MECHANICAL IDENTIFICATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. NAMEPLATES.
B. TAGS.
C. PIPE MARKERS.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 IDENTIFICATION APPLICATIONS
A. AIR HANDLING UNITS: NAMEPLATES.
B. DAMPERS: CEILING TACKS, WHERE LOCATED ABOVE LAY -IN CEILING.
C. PIPING: PIPE MARKERS.
D. SMALL -SIZED EQUIPMENT: TAGS.
E. TANKS: NAMEPLATES.
F. THERMOSTATS: NAMEPLATES.
G. VALVES: TAGS AND CEILING TACKS WHERE LOCATED ABOVE LAY -IN CEILING.
H. WATER TREATMENT DEVICES: NAMEPLATES.
2.02 NAMEPLATES
A. DESCRIPTION: LAMINATED THREE -LAYER PLASTIC WITH ENGRAVED LETTERS.
1. LETTER COLOR: WHITE.
2. LETTER HEIGHT: 1/4 INCH.
3. BACKGROUND COLOR: BLACK.
2.03 TAGS
A. PLASTIC TAGS: LAMINATED THREE -LAYER PLASTIC WITH ENGRAVED BLACK LETTERS ON
LIGHT CONTRASTING BACKGROUND COLOR. TAG SIZE MINIMUM 1-1/2 INCH DIAMETER.
B. METAL TAGS: BRASS WITH STAMPED LETTERS; TAG SIZE MINIMUM 1-1/2 INCH DIAMETER
WITH SMOOTH EDGES.
2.04 PIPE MARKERS
A. PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS: FACTORY FABRICATED, FLEXIBLE, SEMI- RIGID PLASTIC,
PREFORMED TO FIT AROUND PIPE OR PIPE COVERING; MINIMUM INFORMATION INDICATING
FLOW DIRECTION ARROW AND IDENTIFICATION OF FLUID BEING CONVEYED.
B. PLASTIC TAPE PIPE MARKERS: FLEXIBLE, VINYL FILM TAPE WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE
ADHESIVE BACKING AND PRINTED MARKINGS.
C. UNDERGROUND PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS: BRIGHT COLORED CONTINUOUSLY PRINTED
PLASTIC RIBBON TAPE, MINIMUM 6 INCHES WIDE BY 4 MIL THICK, MANUFACTURED FOR
DIRECT BURIAL SERVICE.
D. COLOR CODE AS FOLLOWS:
1. POTABLE, COOLING, BOILER, FEED, OTHER WATER: GREEN WITH WHITE LETTERS.
2. FIRE QUENCHING FLUIDS: RED WITH WHITE LETTERS.
2.05 CEILING TACKS
A. DESCRIPTION: STEEL WITH 3/4 INCH DIAMETER COLOR CODED HEAD.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 PREPARATION
A. DEGREASE AND CLEAN SURFACES TO RECEIVE ADHESIVE FOR IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS.
B. PREPARE SURFACES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 09900 FOR STENCIL PAINTING.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL PLASTIC NAMEPLATES WITH CORROSIVE -RESISTANT MECHANICAL FASTENERS, OR
ADHESIVE. APPLY WITH SUFFICIENT ADHESIVE TO ENSURE PERMANENT ADHESION AND
SEAL WITH CLEAR LACQUER.
B. INSTALL TAGS WITH CORROSION RESISTANT CHAIN.
C. INSTALL PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
D. INSTALL UNDERGROUND PLASTIC PIPE MARKERS 6 TO 8 INCHES BELOW FINISHED GRADE,
DIRECTLY ABOVE BURIED PIPE.
E. USE TAGS ON PIPING 3/4 INCH DIAMETER AND SMALLER.
1. IDENTIFY SERVICE, FLOW DIRECTION, AND PRESSURE.
2. INSTALL IN CLEAR VIEW AND ALIGN WITH AXIS OF PIPING.
3. LOCATE IDENTIFICATION NOT TO EXCEED 20 FEET ON STRAIGHT RUNS INCLUDING RISERS
AND DROPS, ADJACENT TO EACH VALVE AND TEE, AT EACH SIDE OF PENETRATION OF
STRUCTURE OR ENCLOSURE, AND AT EACH OBSTRUCTION.
F. LOCATE CEILING TACKS TO LOCATE VALVES OR DAMPERS ABOVE LAY -IN PANEL CEILINGS.
LOCATE IN CORNER OF PANEL CLOSEST TO EQUIPMENT.
SECTION 15082
PIPING INSULATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. PIPING INSULATION.
B. JACKETS AND ACCESSORIES.
1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PRODUCTS OF THIS SECTION
A. SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS: FLAME SPREAD/SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX OF
25/50, MAXIMUM, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 84, NFPA 255, OR UL
723.
2.02 GLASS FIBER (THICKNESS SHALL PROVIDE R VALUE REQUIRED BY GOVERNING ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION)
A. INSULATION: RIGID MOLDED, NONCOMBUSTIBLE.
1. 'K' VALUE: 0.24 AT 75 DEGREES F.
2. MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 850 DEGREES F.
3. MAXIMUM MOISTURE ABSORPTION: 0.2 PERCENT BY VOLUME.
B. VAPOR BARRIER JACKET: WHITE KRAFT PAPER WITH GLASS FIBER YARN, BONDED TO
ALUMINIZED FILM; MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
0.02 PERM -INCHES.
2.03 JACKETS
A. PVC PLASTIC.
1. JACKET: ONE PIECE MOLDED TYPE FITTING COVERS AND SHEET MATERIAL, OFF-WHITE
COLOR.
a. MINIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 0 DEGREES F.
b. MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 150 DEGREES F.
c. MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABILITY: 0.002 PERM INCH, MAXIMUM.
d. THICKNESS: 10 MIL.
e. CONNECTIONS: BRUSH ON WELDING ADHESIVE.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. VERIFY THAT PIPING HAS BEEN TESTED BEFORE APPLYING INSULATION MATERIALS.
B. VERIFY THAT SURFACES ARE CLEAN AND DRY, WITH FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVED.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
B. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAIMA NATIONAL INSULATION STANDARDS.
C. EXPOSED PIPING: LOCATE INSULATION AND COVER SEAMS IN LEAST VISIBLE LOCATIONS.
D. INSULATED PIPES CONVEYING FLUIDS BELOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: INSULATE ENTIRE
SYSTEM INCLUDING FITTINGS, VALVES, UNIONS, FLANGES, STRAINERS, FLEXIBLE
CONNECTIONS, PUMP BODIES, AND EXPANSION JOINTS.
E. GLASS FIBER INSULATED PIPES CONVEYING FLUIDS BELOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE:
1. PROVIDE VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS, FACTORY -APPLIED OR FIELD -APPLIED. SECURE
WITH SELF-SEALING LONGITUDINAL LAPS AND BUTT STRIPS WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE
ADHESIVE. SECURE WITH OUTWARD CLINCH EXPANDING STAPLES AND VAPOR BARRIER
MASTIC.
2. INSULATE FITTINGS, JOINTS, AND VALVES WITH MOLDED INSULATION OF LIKE MATERIAL
AND THICKNESS AS ADJACENT PIPE. FINISH WITH GLASS CLOTH AND VAPOR BARRIER
ADHESIVE OR PVC FITTING COVERS.
F. FOR HOT PIPING CONVEYING FLUIDS 140 DEGREES F OR LESS, DO NOT INSULATE
FLANGES AND UNIONS AT EQUIPMENT, BUT BEVEL AND SEAL ENDS OF INSULATION.
G. GLASS FIBER INSULATED PIPES CONVEYING FLUIDS ABOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE:
1. PROVIDE STANDARD JACKETS, WITH OR WITHOUT VAPOR BARRIER, FACTORY -APPLIED OR
FIELD -APPLIED. SECURE WITH SELF-SEALING LONGITUDINAL LAPS AND BUTT STRIPS
WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVE. SECURE WITH OUTWARD CLINCH EXPANDING
STAPLES.
2. INSULATE FITTINGS, JOINTS, AND VALVES WITH INSULATION OF LIKE MATERIAL AND
THICKNESS AS ADJOINING PIPE. FINISH WITH GLASS CLOTH AND ADHESIVE OR PVC
FITTING COVERS.
H. INSERTS AND SHIELDS:
1. APPLICATION: PIPING 1-1/2 INCHES DIAMETER OR LARGER.
2. SHIELDS: GALVANIZED STEEL BETWEEN PIPE HANGERS OR PIPE HANGER ROLLS AND
INSERTS.
3. INSERT LOCATION: BETWEEN SUPPORT SHIELD AND PIPING AND UNDER THE FINISH
JACKET.
4. INSERT CONFIGURATION: MINIMUM 6 INCHES LONG, OF SAME THICKNESS AND CONTOUR
AS ADJOINING INSULATION; MAY BE FACTORY FABRICATED.
5. INSERT MATERIAL: HYDROUS CALCIUM SILICATE INSULATION OR OTHER HEAVY DENSITY
INSULATING MATERIAL SUITABLE FOR THE PLANNED TEMPERATURE RANGE.
I. CONTINUE INSULATION THROUGH WALLS, SLEEVES, PIPE HANGERS, AND OTHER PIPE
PENETRATIONS. FINISH AT SUPPORTS, PROTRUSIONS, AND INTERRUPTIONS. AT FIRE
SEPARATIONS.
J. PIPE EXPOSED IN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOMS OR FINISHED SPACES (LESS THAN 10
FEET ABOVE FINISHED FLOOR) WHERE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE: FINISH WITH PVC JACKET
AND FITTING COVERS.
K. BURIED PIPING: PROVIDE FACTORY FABRICATED ASSEMBLY WITH INNER ALL-PURPOSE
SERVICE JACKET WITH SELF-SEALING LAP, AND ASPHALT IMPREGNATED OPEN MESH GLASS
FABRIC, WITH ONE MIL THICK ALUMINUM FOIL SANDWICHED BETWEEN THREE LAYERS OF
BITUMINOUS COMPOUND; OUTER SURFACE FACED WITH A POLYESTER FILM.
3.03 SCHEDULES
A. PLUMBING SYSTEMS:
1. DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY:
a. GLASS FIBER INSULATION:
1) PIPE SIZE RANGE: 1/2-3 INCH.
2) THICKNESS: 1/2 INCH.
2. CONDENSATE PIPING (IN CONFINED SPACES ONLY):
a. GLASS FIBER INSULATION:
1) PIPE SIZE RANGE: 1/2-3 INCH.
2) THICKNESS: 1/2 INCH.
SECTION 15086
DUCT INSULATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. DUCT INSULATION.
B. DUCT LINER.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. PRODUCT DATA: PROVIDE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION, THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS, LIST OF
MATERIALS AND THICKNESS FOR EACH SERVICE, AND LOCATIONS.
B. MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS: INDICATE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO
ENSURE ACCEPTABLE WORKMANSHIP AND THAT INSTALLATION STANDARDS WILL BE
ACHIEVED.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. MANUFACTURER QUALIFICATIONS: COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS
OF THE TYPE SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION WITH NOT LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF
DOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE.
1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. ACCEPT MATERIALS ON SITE IN ORIGINAL FACTORY PACKAGING, LABELED WITH
MANUFACTURER'S IDENTIFICATION, INCLUDING PRODUCT DENSITY AND THICKNESS.
B. PROTECT INSULATION FROM WEATHER AND CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC, DIRT, WATER, CHEMICAL,
AND MECHANICAL DAMAGE, BY STORING IN ORIGINAL WRAPPING.
1.05 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. MAINTAIN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTURERS OF
ADHESIVES, MASTICS, AND INSULATION CEMENTS.
B. MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION FOR MINIMUM PERIOD OF 24
HOURS.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PRODUCTS OF THIS SECTION
A. SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS: FLAME SPREAD/SMOKE DEVELOPED INDEX OF
25/50, MAXIMUM, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 84, NFPA 255, OR UL
723.
2.02 GLASS FIBER, FLEXIBLE (THICKNESS SHALL PROVIDE R VALUE REQUIRED BY GOVERNING
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE FOR SPECIFIC APPLICATION)
A. INSULATION: FLEXIBLE, NONCOMBUSTIBLE BLANKET.
1. 'K' VALUE: 0.36 AT 75 DEGREES F.
2. MAXIMUM SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 450 DEGREES F.
3. MAXIMUM WATER VAPOR SORPTION: 5.0 PERCENT BY WEIGHT.
B. VAPOR BARRIER JACKET:
1. KRAFT PAPER WITH GLASS FIBER YARN AND BONDED TO ALUMINIZED FILM.
2. MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABILITY: 0.02 PERM INCH.
3. SECURE WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE.
C. VAPOR BARRIER TAPE:
1. KRAFT PAPER REINFORCED WITH GLASS FIBER YARN AND BONDED TO ALUMINIZED FILM,
WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVE RUBBER BASED ADHESIVE.
D. TIE WIRE: ANNEALED STEEL, 16 GAGE.
2.03 DUCT LINER
A. INSULATION:
1. INCOMBUSTIBLE GLASS FIBER; FLEXIBLE BLANKET, RIGID BOARD, AND PREFORMED
ROUND LINER BOARD; IMPREGNATED SURFACE AND EDGES COATED WITH POLY VINYL
ACETATE POLYMER, OR ACRYLIC POLYMER SHOWN TO BE FUNGUS AND BACTERIA
RESISTANT.
2. APPARENT THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY: MAXIMUM OF 0.31 AT 75 DEGREES F.
3. SERVICE TEMPERATURE: UP TO 250 DEGREES F.
4. RATED VELOCITY ON COATED AIR SIDE FOR AIR EROSION: 5,000 FPM, MINIMUM.
5. MINIMUM NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENTS:
a. 1 INCH THICKNESS: 0.45.
B. ADHESIVE: WATERPROOF, FIRE -RETARDANT TYPE.
C. LINER FASTENERS: GALVANIZED STEEL, SELF-ADHESIVE PAD, IMPACT APPLIED, OR WELDED
WITH INTEGRAL, OR PRESS -ON HEAD.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. VERIFY THAT DUCTS HAVE BEEN TESTED BEFORE APPLYING INSULATION MATERIALS.
B. VERIFY THAT SURFACES ARE CLEAN, FOREIGN MATERIAL REMOVED, AND DRY.
3.02 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
B. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NAIMA NATIONAL INSULATION STANDARDS.
C. INSULATED DUCTS CONVEYING AIR BELOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE:
1. PROVIDE INSULATION WITH VAPOR BARRIER JACKETS.
2. FINISH WITH TAPE AND VAPOR BARRIER JACKET.
3. CONTINUE INSULATION THROUGH WALLS, SLEEVES, HANGERS, AND OTHER DUCT
PENETRATIONS.
4. INSULATE ENTIRE SYSTEM INCLUDING FITTINGS, JOINTS, FLANGES, FIRE DAMPERS,
FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS, AND EXPANSION JOINTS.
D. EXTERNAL DUCT INSULATION APPLICATION:
1. SECURE INSULATION WITH VAPOR BARRIER WITH WIRES AND SEAL JACKET JOINTS WITH
VAPOR BARRIER ADHESIVE OR TAPE TO MATCH JACKET.
2. SECURE INSULATION WITHOUT VAPOR BARRIER WITH STAPLES, TAPE, OR WIRES.
3. INSTALL WITHOUT SAG ON UNDERSIDE OF DUCT. USE ADHESIVE OR MECHANICAL
FASTENERS WHERE NECESSARY TO PREVENT SAGGING. LIFT DUCT OFF TRAPEZE
HANGERS AND INSERT SPACERS.
4. SEAL VAPOR BARRIER PENETRATIONS BY MECHANICAL FASTENERS WITH VAPOR BARRIER
ADHESIVE.
5. STOP AND POINT INSULATION AROUND ACCESS DOORS AND DAMPER OPERATORS TO
ALLOW OPERATION WITHOUT DISTURBING WRAPPING.
E. DUCT AND PLENUM LINER APPLICATION:
1. ADHERE INSULATION WITH ADHESIVE FOR 90 PERCENT COVERAGE.
2. SECURE INSULATION WITH MECHANICAL LINER FASTENERS. REFER TO SMACNA HVAC
DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE FOR SPACING.
3. SEAL AND SMOOTH JOINTS. SEAL AND COAT TRANSVERSE JOINTS.
4. SEAL LINER SURFACE PENETRATIONS AND EDGES WITH ADHESIVE.
5. DUCT DIMENSIONS INDICATED ARE NET INSIDE DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR AIR FLOW.
INCREASE DUCT SIZE TO ALLOW FOR INSULATION THICKNESS.
3.03 SCHEDULES
A. SUPPLY AIR DUCT AND TO SIDE OF DIFFUSERS:
1. RIGID GLASS FIBER DUCT LINER: 1 INCHES THICK WITHIN 10 FEET OF AC UNITS.
2. FLEXIBLE GLASS FIBER DUCT WRAP INSULATION: 1-1/2 INCHES THICK ON ALL OTHER.
B. RETURN AIR DUCT:
1. RIGID GLASS FIBER DUCT LINER: 1 INCHES THICK WITHIN 10 FEET OF AC UNITS.
SECTION 15145
PLUMBING PIPING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. PIPE, PIPE FITTINGS, VALVES, AND CONNECTIONS FOR PIPING SYSTEMS.
1. SANITARY SEWER AND VENT.
2. DOMESTIC WATER.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS: RECORD ACTUAL LOCATIONS OF VALVES.
1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1. PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT LOCAL GOVERNING PLUMBING CODE
2. MAINTAIN ONE COPY ON PROJECT SITE.
B. VALVES: MANUFACTURER'S NAME AND PRESSURE RATING MARKED ON VALVE BODY.
C. WELDING MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES: CONFORM TO ASME (BPV IX) AND APPLICABLE
STATE LABOR REGULATIONS.
D. WELDER QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME (BPV IX).
E. IDENTIFY PIPE WITH MARKING INCLUDING SIZE, ASTM MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION, ASTM
SPECIFICATION, POTABLE WATER CERTIFICATION, WATER PRESSURE RATING.
1.04 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. PERFORM WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT LOCAL GOVERNING PLUMBING CODE.
B. CONFORM TO APPLICABLE CODE FOR INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
C. PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FROM AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION INDICATING
APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.
1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. ACCEPT VALVES ON SITE IN SHIPPING CONTAINERS WITH LABELING IN PLACE. INSPECT
FOR DAMAGE.
B. PROVIDE TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE COATING ON CAST IRON AND STEEL VALVES.
C. PROVIDE TEMPORARY END CAPS AND CLOSURES ON PIPING AND FITTINGS. MAINTAIN IN
PLACE UNTIL INSTALLATION.
D. PROTECT PIPING SYSTEMS FROM ENTRY OF FOREIGN MATERIALS BY TEMPORARY COVERS,
COMPLETING SECTIONS OF THE WORK, AND ISOLATING PARTS OF COMPLETED SYSTEM.
1.06 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. DO NOT INSTALL UNDERGROUND PIPING WHEN BEDDING IS WET OR FROZEN.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SANITARY SEWER PIPING, BURIED WITHIN 5 FEET OF BUILDING
A. CAST IRON PIPE: HUB AND SPIGOT
1. FITTINGS: CAST IRON.
2. JOINTS: COMPRESSION GASKETS CONFORMING TO ASTM 564
B. PVC-DWV PLASTIC ASTM D-2665 WITH ASTM D-2665 DWV SOLVENT WELD SOCKET FITTINGS.
2.02 SANITARY SEWER AND VENT PIPING, ABOVE GRADE
A. CAST IRON PIPE: HUBLESS, SERVICE WEIGHT.
1. FITTINGS: CAST IRON.
2. JOINTS: NEOPRENE GASKETS AND STAINLESS STEEL CLAMP -AND -SHIELD ASSEMBLIES.
2.03 WATER PIPING, ABOVE GRADE
A. COPPER TUBE: TYPE L (B), DRAWN (H).
1. FITTINGS: CAST COPPER ALLOY OR WROUGHT COPPER AND BRONZE.
2. JOINTS: ALLOY SN95 SOLDER.
2.04 CONDENSATE PIPING, ABOVE GRADE
A. COPPER TUBE: TYPE L (B).
1. FITTINGS: CAST COPPER ALLOY OR WROUGHT COPPER AND BRONZE.
2. JOINTS: ALLOY SN95 SOLDER.
2.05 FLANGES, UNIONS, AND COUPLINGS
A. UNIONS FOR PIPE SIZES 3 INCHES AND UNDER:
1. FERROUS PIPE: CLASS 150 MALLEABLE IRON THREADED UNIONS.
2. COPPER TUBE AND PIPE: CLASS 150 BRONZE UNIONS WITH SOLDERED JOINTS.
B. FLANGES FOR PIPE SIZE OVER 3 INCH OR LARGER:
1. FERROUS PIPE: CLASS 150 MALLEABLE IRON THREADED OR FORGED STEEL SLIP-ON
FLANGES; PREFORMED NEOPRENE GASKETS.
2. COPPER TUBE AND PIPE: CLASS 150 SLIP-ON BRONZE FLANGES; PREFORMED
NEOPRENE GASKETS.
2.06 BALL VALVES
A. UP TO AND INCLUDING 2 INCHES
1. BRONZE, TWO PIECE BODY, CHROME PLATED, BRASS BALL, TEFLON SEATS AND TOPPING
BOX RING, LEVER HANDLES AND BALANCING STOPS, SOLDER OR THREADED ENDS WITH
UNION.
2.07 GATE VALVES
A. UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 INCHES:
1. MSS SP-80, CLASS 125, BRONZE BODY, BRONZE TRIM, RISING STEM, HANDWHEEL,
INSIDE SCREW, SOLID WEDGE DISC, SOLDER ENDS.
B. 2 INCHES AND LARGER:
1. MSS SP-70, CLASS 125, IRON BODY, BRONZE TRIM, OUTSIDE SCREW AND YOKE,
HANDWHEEL, SOLID WEDGE DISC, FLANGED ENDS. PROVIDE CHAIN -WHEEL OPERATORS
FOR VALVES 6 INCHES AND LARGER MOUNTED OVER 8 FEET ABOVE FLOOR.
2.08 GLOBE VALVES
A. UP TO AND INCLUDING 3 INCHES:
1. MSS SP-80, CLASS 125, BRONZE BODY, BRONZE TRIM, HANDWHEEL, BRONZE DISC,
SOLDER ENDS.
B. 2 INCHES AND LARGER:
1. MSS SP-85, CLASS 125, IRON BODY, BRONZE TRIM, HANDWHEEL, OUTSIDE SCREW AND
YOKE, RENEWABLE BRONZE PLUG -TYPE DISC, RENEWABLE SEAT, FLANGED ENDS.
PROVIDE CHAIN -WHEEL OPERATORS FOR VALVES 6 INCHES AND LARGER MOUNTED
OVER 8 FEET ABOVE FLOOR.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. VERIFY THAT EXCAVATIONS ARE TO REQUIRED GRADE, DRY, AND NOT OVER -EXCAVATED.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. REAM PIPE AND TUBE ENDS. REMOVE BURRS. BEVEL PLAIN END FERROUS PIPE.
B. REMOVE SCALE AND DIRT, ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, BEFORE ASSEMBLY.
C. PREPARE PIPING CONNECTIONS TO EQUIPMENT WITH FLANGES OR UNIONS.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS, STATE AND LOCAL
PLUMBING CODES.
B. PROVIDE NON -CONDUCTING DIELECTRIC CONNECTIONS WHEREVER JOINTING DISSIMILAR
METALS.
C. ROUTE PIPING IN ORDERLY MANNER AND MAINTAIN GRADIENT. ROUTE PARALLEL AND
PERPENDICULAR TO WALLS.
D. INSTALL PIPING TO MAINTAIN HEADROOM, CONSERVE SPACE, AND NOT INTERFERE WITH USE
OF SPACE.
E. GROUP PIPING WHENEVER PRACTICAL AT COMMON ELEVATIONS.
F. INSTALL PIPING TO ALLOW FOR EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION WITHOUT STRESSING PIPE,
JOINTS, OR CONNECTED EQUIPMENT.
G. PROVIDE CLEARANCE IN HANGERS AND FROM STRUCTURE AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF INSULATION AND ACCESS TO VALVES AND FITTINGS.
H. PROVIDE ACCESS WHERE VALVES AND FITTINGS ARE NOT EXPOSED. COORDINATE SIZE
AND LOCATION OF ACCESS DOORS WITH ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATIONS.
I. ESTABLISH ELEVATIONS OF BURIED PIPING OUTSIDE THE BUILDING TO ENSURE IT IS BELOW
SITES FROST LINE.
J. INSTALL VENT PIPING PENETRATING ROOFED AREAS TO MAINTAIN INTEGRITY OF ROOF
ASSEMBLY.
K. PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UTILITY METERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF UTILITY
COMPANIES.
L. INSTALL BELL AND SPIGOT PIPE WITH BELL END UPSTREAM.
M. INSTALL VALVES WITH STEMS UPRIGHT OR HORIZONTAL, NOT INVERTED.
N. INSTALL WATER PIPING TO ASME B31.9.
0. PVC PIPE: MAKE SOLVENT -WELDED JOINTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D 2855. DO NOT
INSTALL IN RETURN AIR PLENUMS.)
P. SLEEVE PIPES PASSING THROUGH PARTITIONS, WALLS AND FLOORS.
Q.INSERTS:
1. PROVIDE INSERTS FOR PLACEMENT IN CONCRETE FORMWORK.
2. PROVIDE INSERTS FOR SUSPENDING HANGERS FROM REINFORCED CONCRETE SLABS AND
SIDES OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS.
3. PROVIDE HOOKED ROD TO CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT SECTION FOR INSERTS CARRYING
PIPE OVER 4 INCHES.
4. WHERE CONCRETE SLABS FORM FINISHED CEILING, LOCATE INSERTS FLUSH WITH SLAB
SURFACE.
5. WHERE INSERTS ARE OMITTED, DRILL THROUGH CONCRETE SLAB FROM BELOW AND
PROVIDE THROUGH -BOLT WITH RECESSED SQUARE STEEL PLATE AND NUT ABOVE SLAB.
R. PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS:
1. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASME B31.9.
2. SUPPORT HORIZONTAL PIPING AS PER PIPE MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS OR AS
SCHEDULED WHICH EVER IS MORE STRINGENT.
3. INSTALL HANGERS TO PROVIDE MINIMUM 1/2 INCH SPACE BETWEEN FINISHED COVERING
AND ADJACENT WORK.
4. PLACE HANGERS WITHIN 12 INCHES OF EACH HORIZONTAL ELBOW.
5. USE HANGERS WITH 1-1/2 INCH MINIMUM VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT. DESIGN HANGERS
FOR PIPE MOVEMENT WITHOUT DISENGAGEMENT OF SUPPORTED PIPE.
6. SUPPORT VERTICAL PIPING AT EVERY FLOOR. SUPPORT RISER PIPING INDEPENDENTLY
OF CONNECTED HORIZONTAL PIPING.
7. WHERE SEVERAL PIPES CAN BE INSTALLED IN PARALLEL AND AT SAME ELEVATION,
PROVIDE MULTIPLE OR TRAPEZE HANGERS.
8. PROVIDE COPPER PLATED HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR COPPER PIPING.
9. PRIME COAT EXPOSED STEEL HANGERS AND SUPPORTS. REFER TO SECTION 09900.
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS LOCATED IN CRAWL SPACES, PIPE SHAFTS, AND SUSPENDED
CEILING SPACES ARE NOT CONSIDERED EXPOSED.
10.SUPPORT CAST IRON DRAINAGE PIPING AT EVERY JOINT.
3.04 APPLICATION
A. USE GROOVED MECHANICAL COUPLINGS AND FASTENERS ONLY IN ACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS.
B. INSTALL UNIONS DOWNSTREAM OF VALVES AND AT EQUIPMENT OR APPARATUS
CONNECTIONS.
C. INSTALL BALL VALVES FOR SHUT-OFF AND TO ISOLATE EQUIPMENT, PART OF SYSTEMS, OR
VERTICAL RISERS.
D. INSTALL BALL VALVES FOR THROTTLING, BYPASS, OR MANUAL FLOW CONTROL SERVICES.
E. PROVIDE UL LISTED BALL VALVES IN NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS.
F. PROVIDE FLOW CONTROLS AND CHECK VALVES IN WATER RECIRCULATING SYSTEMS WHERE
INDICATED.
3.05 TOLERANCES
A. DRAINAGE PIPING: ESTABLISH INVERT ELEVATIONS WITHIN 1/2 INCH VERTICALLY OF
LOCATION INDICATED AND SLOPE TO DRAIN AT MINIMUM OF 1/8 INCH PER FOOT SLOPE.
B. WATER PIPING: SLOPE AT MINIMUM OF 1/32 INCH PER FOOT AND ARRANGE TO DRAIN AT
LOW POINTS.
3.06 DISINFECTION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SYSTEM
A. DISINFECT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION. ONE GALLON 5% CHLOROX
PER 300 GALLONS SYSTEM VOLUME OR DISINFECT AS PROVIDED UNDER AWWA STANDARD
C651-85 WITH 24 HOUR APPLICATION TIME PERIOD.
B. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK, VERIFY SYSTEM IS COMPLETE, FLUSHED AND CLEAN.
3.07 SERVICE CONNECTIONS
A. PROVIDE NEW SANITARY SEWER SERVICES. BEFORE COMMENCING WORK CHECK INVERT
ELEVATIONS REQUIRED FOR SEWER CONNECTIONS, CONFIRM INVERTS AND ENSURE THAT
THESE CAN BE PROPERLY CONNECTED WITH SLOPE FOR DRAINAGE AND COVER TO AVOID
FREEZING.
B. CONNECT TO EXISTING CW SERVICE.
3.08 SCHEDULES
A. PIPE HANGER SPACING:
1. METAL PIPING:
a. PIPE SIZE: 1/2 INCHES TO 1-1/4 INCHES:
1) MAXIMUM HANGER SPACING: 6.5 FT.
2) HANGER ROD DIAMETER: 3/8 INCHES.
b. PIPE SIZE: 1-1/2 INCHES TO 2 INCHES:
1) MAXIMUM HANGER SPACING: 10 FT.
2) HANGER ROD DIAMETER: 3/8 INCH.
c. PIPE SIZE: 2-1/2 INCHES TO 3 INCHES:
1) MAXIMUM HANGER SPACING: 10 FT.
2) HANGER ROD DIAMETER: 1/2 INCH.
d. PIPE SIZE: 4 INCHES TO 6 INCHES:
1) MAXIMUM HANGER SPACING: 10 FT.
2) HANGER ROD DIAMETER: 5/8 INCH.
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PLUMBING SPECIALTIES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. CLEANOUTS.
B. WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS.
C. THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 CLEANOUTS
C. CLEANOUTS AT INTERIOR FINISHED FLOOR AREAS (CO-1):
1. LACQUERED CAST IRON BODY WITH ANCHOR FLANGE, REVERSIBLE CLAMPING COLLAR,
THREADED TOP ASSEMBLY, AND ROUND GASKETED SCORED COVER IN SERVICE AREAS
AND ROUND GASKETED DEPRESSED COVER TO ACCEPT FLOOR FINISH IN FINISHED
FLOOR AREAS.
D. CLEANOUTS AT INTERIOR FINISHED WALL AREAS (CO-2):
1. LINE TYPE WITH LACQUERED CAST IRON BODY AND ROUND EPDXY COATED GASKETED
COVER, AND ROUND STAINLESS STEEL ACCESS COVER SECURED WITH MACHINE SCREW.
2.02 MIXING VALVES
A. THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES:
1. VALVE: CHROME PLATED CAST BRASS BODY, STAINLESS STEEL OR COPPER ALLOY
BELLOWS, INTEGRAL TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT.
2. CAPACITY: SEE DRAWINGS FOR CAPACITIES
3. ACCESSORIES:
a. CHECK VALVE ON INLETS.
b. VOLUME CONTROL SHUT-OFF VALVE ON OUTLET.
c. STEM THERMOMETER ON OUTLET.
d. STRAINER STOP CHECKS ON INLETS.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
B. EXTEND CLEANOUTS TO FINISHED FLOOR OR WALL SURFACE. LUBRICATE THREADED
CLEANOUT PLUGS WITH MIXTURE OF GRAPHITE AND LINSEED OIL. ENSURE CLEARANCE AT
CLEANOUT FOR RODDING OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM.
C. ENCASE EXTERIOR CLEANOUTS IN CONCRETE FLUSH WITH GRADE.
D. INSTALL FLOOR CLEANOUTS AT ELEVATION TO ACCOMMODATE FINISHED FLOOR.
E. INSTALL WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS COMPLETE WITH ACCESSIBLE ISOLATION VALVE ON
HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO ALL FIXTURES WITH QUICK CLOSING FITTINGS.
SECTION 15300
FIRE PROTECTION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. SYSTEM DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND CERTIFICATION.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A. SPRINKLER SYSTEM: SUBCONTRACT SPRINKLER WORK TO A LICENSED SPRINKLER TRADE.
B. SPRINKLER SYSTEM: (PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR ENTIRE BUILDING) TOTALLY SEPARATE
SPRINKLER COVERAGE. SYSTEM SHALL BE DESIGNED, INSTALLED AS REQUIRED TO SECURE
THE BEST POSSIBLE INSURANCE RATES ON BUILDING CONTENTS.
C. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: CONFORM SYSTEM TO NFPA AND PARTICULARLY THE RESPECTIVE
CHAPTERS OF NFPA 13 AS DEFINED, MODIFIED, AND APPROVED BY THE TENANT AND
LANDLORD'S INSURANCE UNDERWRITER, THE LANDLORD AND AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION.
D. WATER SUPPLY: DETERMINE VOLUME AND PRESSURE FROM CURRENT WATER FLOW TEST
DATA.
E. INTERFACE SYSTEM WITH BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM.
F. PROVIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL FIRE MARSHALL.
G. SUBMIT FINAL HEAD LAYOUT FOR APPROVAL. OBTAIN STAMPED APPROVAL BY THE
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION AND ALL RESPECTIVE UNDERWRITERS OF (4) FOUR SETS
OF THE FINAL SPRINKLER DESIGN DRAWINGS.
H. STORAGE CABINET FOR SPARE SPRINKLERS AND TOOLS: STEEL, LOCATED ADJACENT TO
ALARM VALVE.
2.02 SPRINKLERS
A. SUSPENDED CEILING TYPE: WHITE SEMI -RECESSED PENDENT TYPE WITH MATCHING PUSH
ON ESCUTCHEON PLATE.
1. RESPONSE TYPE: QUICK.
2. COVERAGE TYPE: STANDARD OR EXTENDED.
3. FINISH: WHITE ENAMEL.
4. ESCUTCHEON PLATE FINISH: WHITE ENAMEL.
5. FUSIBLE LINK: GLASS BULB LINK TYPE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR SPECIFIC AREA
HAZARD.
B. EXPOSED AREA TYPE: UPRIGHT TYPE.
1. RESPONSE TYPE: QUICK.
2. COVERAGE TYPE: STANDARD.
3. FINISH: ROUGH BRASS.
4. FUSIBLE LINK: GLASS BULB LINK TYPE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR SPECIFIC AREA
HAZARD.
C. SIDEWALL TYPE: WHITE SEMI -RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL TYPE WITH MATCHING
PUSH ON ESCUTCHEON PLATE.
1. RESPONSE TYPE: QUICK.
2. COVERAGE TYPE: STANDARD.
3. FINISH: WHITE ENAMEL.
4. ESCUTCHEON PLATE FINISH: WHITE ENAMEL.
5. FUSIBLE LINK: GLASS BULB LINK TYPE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR SPECIFIC AREA
HAZARD.
D. DRY SPRINKLERS: CONCEALED PENDENT TYPE WITH MATCHING PUSH ON ESTUCHEON
PLATE IN FINISHED CEILINGS AND ROUGH BRASS UPRIGHT TYPE IN UNFINISHED AREAS.
1. RESPONSE TYPE: QUICK.
2. FINISH: CHROME.
3. COVER PLATE FINISH: CHROME.
4. FUSIBLE LINK: GLASS BULB LINK TYPE TEMPERATURE RATED FOR SPECIFIC AREA
HAZARD.
E. GUARDS: FINISH TO MATCH SPRINKLER FINISH.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADOPTED LOCALITY NFPA DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
STANDARDS.
B. INSTALL EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
C. PLACE PIPE RUNS TO MINIMIZE OBSTRUCTION TO OTHER WORK. RUN INSIDE STRUCTURE
SUPPORTING STEEL WHERE POSSIBLE.
D. PLACE PIPING IN CONCEALED SPACES AS HIGH AS POSSIBLE ABOVE FINISHED CEILINGS.
E. APPLY MASKING TAPE OR PAPER COVER TO ENSURE CONCEALED SPRINKLERS, COVER
PLATES, AND SPRINKLER ESCUTCHEONS DO NOT RECEIVE FIELD PAINT FINISH. REMOVE
AFTER PAINTING. REPLACE PAINTED SPRINKLERS.
F. FLUSH ENTIRE PIPING SYSTEM OF FOREIGN MATTER.
G. INSTALL GUARDS ON SPRINKLERS WHERE REQUIRED.
H. HYDROSTATICALLY TEST ENTIRE SYSTEM.
I. REQUIRED TEST BE WITNESSED BY FIRE MARSHAL.
SECTION 15410
PLUMBING FIXTURES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. SINKS.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
A. SEE FIXTURE SCHEDULE ON DRAWINGS.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. VERIFY THAT WALLS AND FLOOR FINISHES ARE PREPARED AND READY FOR INSTALLATION
OF FIXTURES.
B. VERIFY THAT ELECTRIC POWER IS AVAILABLE AND OF THE CORRECT CHARACTERISTICS.
C. CONFIRM THAT MILLWORK IS CONSTRUCTED WITH ADEQUATE PROVISION FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF COUNTER TOP SINKS.
3.02 PREPARATION
A. ROUGH -IN FIXTURE PIPING CONNECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINIMUM SIZES INDICATED
IN FIXTURE ROUGH -IN SCHEDULE FOR PARTICULAR FIXTURES.
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL EACH FIXTURE WITH TRAP, EASILY REMOVABLE FOR SERVICING AND CLEANING.
B. PROVIDE CHROME PLATED RIGID OR FLEXIBLE SUPPLIES TO FIXTURES WITH LOOSE KEY
STOPS, REDUCERS, AND ESCUTCHEONS.
C. INSTALL COMPONENTS LEVEL AND PLUMB.
D. INSTALL AND SECURE FIXTURES IN PLACE WITH WALL SUPPORTS AND BOLTS.
E. SEAL FIXTURES TO WALL AND FLOOR SURFACES WITH SEALANT.
3.04 INTERFACE WITH WORK OF OTHER SECTIONS
A. REVIEW MILLWORK SHOP DRAWINGS. CONFIRM LOCATION AND SIZE OF FIXTURES AND
OPENINGS BEFORE ROUGH -IN AND INSTALLATION.
3.05 ADJUSTING
A. ADJUST STOPS OR VALVES FOR INTENDED WATER FLOW RATE TO FIXTURES WITHOUT
SPLASHING, NOISE, OR OVERFLOW.
3.06 CLEANING
A. CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
3.07 PROTECTION
A. PROTECT INSTALLED PRODUCTS FROM DAMAGE DUE TO SUBSEQUENT CONSTRUCTION
OPERATIONS.
B. DO NOT PERMIT USE OF FIXTURES BY CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL.
C. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED PRODUCTS BEFORE DATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION.
SECTION 15810
DUCTWORK
PART
1 GENERAL
1.01
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
METAL DUCTWORK.
B.
NONMETAL DUCTWORK.
C.
CASING AND PLENUMS.
D.
DUCT CLEANING.
PART
2 PRODUCTS
2.01
DUCT ASSEMBLIES
A.
ALL DUCTS: GALVANIZED
STEEL, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
B.
LOW PRESSURE SUPPLY:
2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
C.
RETURN AND RELIEF: 2
INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
D.
GENERAL EXHAUST: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
E.
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE: 2
INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
F.
TRANSFER AIR AND SOUND
BOOTS: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
2.02
MATERIALS
A. GALVANIZED STEEL FOR DUCTS: HOT -DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET, ASTM A 653/A
653M FS TYPE B, WITH G60/Z180 COATING.
B. ALUMINUM FOR DUCTS: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M); ALUMINUM SHEET, ALLOY
3003-1114. ALUMINUM CONNECTORS AND BAR STOCK: ALLOY 6061-T651 OR OF
EQUIVALENT STRENGTH.
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B. LOW PRESSURE SUPPLY: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
C. RETURN AND RELIEF: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
D. GENERAL EXHAUST: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
E. OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
F. TRANSFER AIR AND SOUND BOOTS: 2 INCH W.G. PRESSURE CLASS, GALVANIZED STEEL.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. GALVANIZED STEEL FOR DUCTS: HOT -DIPPED GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET, ASTM A 653/A
653M FS TYPE B, WITH G60/Z180 COATING.
B. ALUMINUM FOR DUCTS: ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M); ALUMINUM SHEET, ALLOY
3003 H14. ALUMINUM CONNECTORS AND BAR STOCK: ALLOY 6061 T651 OR OF
EQUIVALENT STRENGTH.
C. STAINLESS STEEL FOR DUCTS: ASTM A 240 A 240M TYPE 304.
D. JOINT SEALERS AND SEALANTS: NON HARDENING, WATER RESISTANT, MILDEW AND MOLD
RESISTANT.
1. TYPE: HEAVY MASTIC OR LIQUID USED ALONE OR WITH TAPE, SUITABLE FOR JOINT
CONFIGURATION AND COMPATIBLE WITH SUBSTRATES, AND RECOMMENDED BY
MANUFACTURER FOR PRESSURE CLASS OF DUCTS.
2. VOC CONTENT: NOT MORE THAN 250 G/L, EXCLUDING WATER.
3. SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS: FLAME SPREAD OF ZERO, SMOKE DEVELOPED OF
ZERO, WHEN TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 84.
E. HANGER ROD: ASTM A 36/A 36M; STEEL, GALVANIZED; THREADED BOTH ENDS, THREADED
ONE END, OR CONTINUOUSLY THREADED.
2.03 DUCTWORK FABRICATION
A. FABRICATE AND SUPPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND AS INDICATED.
B. NO VARIATION OF DUCT CONFIGURATION OR SIZE PERMITTED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN
PERMISSION. SIZE ROUND DUCT INSTALLED IN PLACE OF RECTANGULAR DUCTS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASHRAE HANDBOOK - FUNDAMENTALS.
C. DUCT SYSTEMS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED FOR METAL DUCT. FIBROUS GLASS DUCT MAY NOT
BE SUBSTITUTED FOR METAL DUCT.
D. PROVIDE DUCT MATERIAL, GAGES, REINFORCING, AND SEALING FOR OPERATING PRESSURES
INDICATED.
E. CONSTRUCT T'S, BENDS, AND ELBOWS WITH RADIUS OF NOT LESS THAN 1-1/2 TIMES
WIDTH OF DUCT ON CENTERLINE. WHERE NOT POSSIBLE, RECTANGULAR ELBOWS MUST
BE USED. IN RECTANGULAR ELBOWS PROVIDE AIR FOIL TURNING VANES OF PERFORATED
METAL WITH GLASS FIBER INSULATION.
F. PROVIDE TURNING VANES OF PERFORATED METAL WITH GLASS FIBER INSULATION WHEN
ACOUSTICAL LINING IS INDICATED.
G. INCREASE DUCT SIZES GRADUALLY, NOT EXCEEDING 15 DEGREES DIVERGENCE WHEREVER
POSSIBLE; MAXIMUM 30 DEGREES DIVERGENCE UPSTREAM OF EQUIPMENT AND 45
DEGREES CONVERGENCE DOWNSTREAM.
H. FABRICATE CONTINUOUSLY WELDED ROUND AND OVAL DUCT FITTINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE.
I. WHERE DUCTS ARE CONNECTED TO EXTERIOR WALL LOUVERS AND DUCT OUTLET IS
SMALLER THAN LOUVER FRAME, PROVIDE TRANSITION TO LOUVER'S FULL PERIMETER. SEAL
TO LOUVER FRAME AND DUCT.
2.04 MANUFACTURED DUCTWORK AND FITTINGS
A. DOUBLE WALL INSULATED ROUND DUCTS: ROUND SPIRAL LOCKSEAM DUCT WITH
GALVANIZED STEEL OUTER WALL, PERFORATED GALVANIZED STEEL INNER WALL; FITTING
WITH SOLID INNER WALL.
1. MANUFACTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS -
METAL AND FLEXIBLE.
2. INSULATION:
a. THICKNESS: 1 INCH.
B. FLEXIBLE DUCTS: BLACK POLYMER FILM SUPPORTED BY HELICALLY WOUND SPRING
STEEL WIRE.
1, UL LABELED.
2. INSULATION: FIBERGLASS INSULATION WITH POLYETHYLENE VAPOR BARRIER FILM.
3. PRESSURE RATING: 10 INCHES WG POSITIVE AND 0.5 INCHES WC NEGATIVE.
4. MAXIMUM VELOCITY: 4000 FPM.
5. TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20 DEGREES F TO 175 DEGREES F.
2.05 CASINGS
A. FABRICATE CASINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND CONSTRUCT FOR OPERATING PRESSURES INDICATED.
B. MOUNT FLOOR MOUNTED CASINGS ON 4 INCH HIGH CONCRETE CURBS. AT FLOOR, RIVET
PANELS ON 8 INCH CENTERS TO ANGLES. WHERE FLOORS ARE ACOUSTICALLY INSULATED,
PROVIDE LINER OF 18 GAGE GALVANIZED EXPANDED METAL MESH SUPPORTED AT 12 INCH
CENTERS, TURNED UP 12 INCHES AT SIDES WITH SHEET METAL SHIELDS.
C. REINFORCE DOOR FRAMES WITH STEEL ANGLES TIED TO HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
PLENUM SUPPORTING ANGLES. INSTALL HINGED ACCESS DOORS WHERE INDICATED OR
REQUIRED FOR ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL, SUPPORT, AND SEAL DUCTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE.
B. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
C. DURING CONSTRUCTION PROVIDE TEMPORARY CLOSURES OF METAL OR TAPED
POLYETHYLENE ON OPEN DUCTWORK TO PREVENT CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM ENTERING
DUCTWORK SYSTEM.
D. FLEXIBLE DUCTS: CONNECT TO METAL DUCTS WITH ADHESIVE AND MANUFACTURER'S
PLASTIC DRAW BANDS.
E. DUCT SIZES INDICATED ARE INSIDE CLEAR DIMENSIONS. FOR LINED DUCTS, MAINTAIN
SIZES INSIDE LINING.
F. LOCATE DUCTS WITH SUFFICIENT SPACE AROUND EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW NORMAL
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
G. USE CRIMP JOINTS WITH OR WITHOUT BEAD FOR JOINING ROUND DUCT SIZES 8 INCH
AND SMALLER WITH CRIMP IN DIRECTION OF AIR FLOW.
H. USE DOUBLE NUTS AND LOCK WASHERS ON THREADED ROD SUPPORTS.
I. CONNECT TERMINAL UNITS TO SUPPLY DUCTS DIRECTLY OR WITH FIVE FOOT MAXIMUM
LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE DUCT. DO NOT USE FLEXIBLE DUCT TO CHANGE DIRECTION.
J. CONNECT DIFFUSERS OR LIGHT TROFFER BOOTS TO LOW PRESSURE DUCTS DIRECTLY OR
WITH 5 FEET MAXIMUM LENGTH OF FLEXIBLE DUCT HELD IN PLACE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
PLASTIC DRAW BAND.
K. AT EXTERIOR WALL LOUVERS, SEAL DUCT TO LOUVER FRAME.
3.02 CLEANING
A. CLEAN DUCT SYSTEM AND FORCE AIR AT HIGH VELOCITY THROUGH DUCT TO REMOVE
ACCUMULATED DUST. TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT AIR, CLEAN HALF THE SYSTEM AT A TIME.
PROTECT EQUIPMENT THAT COULD BE HARMED BY EXCESSIVE DIRT WITH TEMPORARY
FILTERS, OR BYPASS DURING CLEANING.
B. CLEAN EXISTING DUCTWORK WHERE REUSED, USING THE LATEST NADCA STANDARDS FOR
EXISTING DUCTWORK.
SECTION 15820
DUCT ACCESSORIES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. AIR TURNING DEVICES/EXTRACTORS.
B. DUCT ACCESS DOORS.
C. FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS.
D. VOLUME CONTROL DAMPERS.
1.02 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. PROTECT DAMPERS FROM DAMAGE TO OPERATING LINKAGES AND BLADES.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 AIR TURNING DEVICES/EXTRACTORS
A. MULTI -BLADE DEVICE WITH BLADES ALIGNED IN SHORT DIMENSION; STEEL CONSTRUCTION;
WITH INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTABLE BLADES, MOUNTING STRAPS.
2.02 DUCT ACCESS DOORS
A. FABRICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS -
METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND AS INDICATED.
B. ACCESS DOORS WITH SHEET METAL SCREW FASTENERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
2.03 FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS
A. FABRICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS -
METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND AS INDICATED.
B. FLEXIBLE DUCT CONNECTIONS: FABRIC CRIMPED INTO METAL EDGING STRIP.
1. FABRIC: UL LISTED FIRE -RETARDANT NEOPRENE COATED WOVEN GLASS FIBER FABRIC
TO NFPA 90A, MINIMUM DENSITY 30 OZ PER SQ YD.
a. NET FABRIC WIDTH: APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES WIDE.
2. METAL: 3 INCHES WIDE, 24 GAGE THICK GALVANIZED STEEL.
C. LEADED VINYL SHEET: MINIMUM 0.55 INCH THICK, 0.87 LBS PER SQ FT, 10 DB
ATTENUATION IN 10 TO 10,000 HZ RANGE.
D. MAXIMUM INSTALLED LENGTH: 14 INCH.
2.04 VOLUME CONTROL DAMPERS
A. FABRICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS -
METAL AND FLEXIBLE, AND AS INDICATED.
B. SINGLE BLADE DAMPERS: FABRICATE FOR DUCT SIZES UP TO 6 X 30 INCH.
1. FABRICATE FOR DUCT SIZES UP TO 6 X 30 INCH.
2. BLADE: 24 GAGE, MINIMUM.
C. MULTI -BLADE DAMPER: FABRICATE OF OPPOSED BLADE PATTERN WITH MAXIMUM BLADE
SIZES 8 X 72 INCH. ASSEMBLE CENTER AND EDGE CRIMPED BLADES IN PRIME COATED
OR GALVANIZED CHANNEL FRAME WITH SUITABLE HARDWARE.
1. BLADE: 18 GAGE, MINIMUM.
D. END BEARINGS: EXCEPT IN ROUND DUCTS 12 INCHES AND SMALLER, PROVIDE END
BEARINGS. ON MULTIPLE BLADE DAMPERS, PROVIDE OIL -IMPREGNATED NYLON OR
SINTERED BRONZE BEARINGS.
E. QUADRANTS:
1. PROVIDE LOCKING, INDICATING QUADRANT REGULATORS ON SINGLE AND MULTI -BLADE
DAMPERS.
2. ON INSULATED DUCTS MOUNT QUADRANT REGULATORS ON STAND-OFF MOUNTING
BRACKETS, BASES, OR ADAPTERS.
3. WHERE ROD LENGTHS EXCEED 30 INCHES PROVIDE REGULATOR AT BOTH ENDS.
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PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS, AND FOLLOW
SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS - METAL AND FLEXIBLE.
B. PROVIDE DUCT ACCESS DOORS FOR INSPECTION AND CLEANING BEFORE AND AFTER
FILTERS, COILS, FANS, AUTOMATIC DAMPERS, AND ELSEWHERE AS INDICATED. PROVIDE
MINIMUM 8 X 8 INCH SIZE FOR HAND ACCESS, SIZE FOR SHOULDER ACCESS, AND AS
INDICATED. PROVIDE 4 X 4 INCH FOR BALANCING DAMPERS ONLY. REVIEW LOCATIONS
PRIOR TO FABRICATION.
C. PROVIDE DUCT TEST HOLES WHERE INDICATED AND REQUIRED FOR TESTING AND
BALANCING PURPOSES.
D. AT FANS AND MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH DUCTS, PROVIDE FLEXIBLE DUCT
CONNECTIONS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE EQUIPMENT.
E. AT EQUIPMENT SUPPORTED BY VIBRATION ISOLATORS, PROVIDE FLEXIBLE DUCT
CONNECTIONS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE EQUIPMENT;
F. FOR FANS DEVELOPING STATIC PRESSURES OF 5.0 INCHES AND OVER, COVER FLEXIBLE
CONNECTIONS WITH LEADED VINYL SHEET, HELD IN PLACE WITH METAL STRAPS.
G. PROVIDE BALANCING DAMPERS AT POINTS ON SUPPLY, RETURN, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS
WHERE BRANCHES ARE TAKEN FROM LARGER DUCTS AS REQUIRED FOR AIR BALANCING.
INSTALL MINIMUM 2 DUCT WIDTHS FROM DUCT TAKE -OFF.
H. PROVIDE BALANCING DAMPERS ON DUCT TAKE -OFF TO DIFFUSERS, GRILLES, AND
REGISTERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER DAMPERS ARE SPECIFIED AS PART OF THE
DIFFUSER, GRILLE, OR REGISTER ASSEMBLY.
SECTION 15850
AIR DISTRIBUTION DEVICES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. DIFFUSERS.
B. REGISTERS/GRILLES.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 MANUFACTURERS, AS SCHEDULED ON DRAWINGS OR APPROVED EQUAL.
2.02 RECTANGULAR CEILING DIFFUSERS
A. TYPE: SQUARE, STAMPED, MULTI -CORE DIFFUSER TO DISCHARGE AIR IN 360 DEGREE
PATTERN WITH SECTORIZING BAFFLES WHERE INDICATED.
B. FRAME: SURFACE MOUNT TYPE. IN PLASTER CEILINGS, PROVIDE PLASTER FRAME AND
CEILING FRAME. PROVIDE FLANGED FRAME FOR SUSPENDED LAYIN CEILINGS
C. FABRICATION: STEEL WITH BAKED ENAMEL FINISH.
D. COLOR: AS SELECTED BY ARCHITECT FROM MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD RANGE.
E. ACCESSORIES: ROUND TO SQUARE ADAPTORS, RADIAL OPPOSED BLADE DAMPER AND
MULTI -LOUVERED EQUALIZING GRID WITH DAMPER ADJUSTABLE FROM DIFFUSER FACE.
2.03 CEILING SUPPLY REGISTERS/GRILLES
A. TYPE: STREAMLINED AND INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTABLE CURVED BLADES TO DISCHARGE AIR
ALONG FACE OF GRILLE, ONE-WAY DEFLECTION.
B. FRAME: 1-1/4 INCH MARGIN WITH COUNTERSUNK SCREW MOUNTING AND GASKET.
C. FABRICATION: ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS WITH FACTORY ENAMEL FINISH.
D. COLOR: AS SELECTED BY ARCHITECT FROM MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD RANGE.
E. DAMPER: INTEGRAL, GANG -OPERATED, OPPOSED BLADE TYPE WITH REMOVABLE KEY
OPERATOR, OPERABLE FROM FACE.
2.04 CEILING EXHAUST AND RETURN REGISTERS/GRILLES
A. TYPE: STREAMLINED BLADES, 3/4 INCH MINIMUM DEPTH, 3/4 INCH MAXIMUM SPACING,
WITH BLADES SET AT 45 DEGREES, VERTICAL FACE.
B. FRAME: 1-1/4 INCH MARGIN WITH COUNTERSUNK SCREW MOUNTING.
C. FABRICATION: STEEL WITH 20 GAGE MINIMUM FRAMES AND 22 GAGE MINIMUM BLADES,
STEEL AND ALUMINUM WITH 20 GAGE MINIMUM FRAME, OR ALUMINUM EXTRUSIONS, WITH
FACTORY BAKED ENAMEL FINISH.
D. COLOR: TO BE SELECTED BY ARCHITECT FROM MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD RANGE.
E. DAMPER: INTEGRAL, GANG -OPERATED, OPPOSED BLADE TYPE WITH REMOVABLE KEY
OPERATOR, OPERABLE FROM FACE WHERE NOT INDIVIDUALLY CONNECTED TO EXHAUST
FANS.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
B. CHECK LOCATION OF OUTLETS AND INLETS AND MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS IN
POSITION TO CONFORM WITH ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, SYMMETRY, AND LIGHTING
ARRANGEMENT.
C. INSTALL DIFFUSERS TO DUCTWORK WITH AIR TIGHT CONNECTION.
D. PROVIDE BALANCING DAMPERS ON DUCT TAKE -OFF TO DIFFUSERS, AND GRILLES AND
REGISTERS, DESPITE WHETHER DAMPERS ARE SPECIFIED AS PART OF THE DIFFUSER, OR
GRILLE AND REGISTER ASSEMBLY.
E. PAINT DUCTWORK VISIBLE BEHIND AIR OUTLETS AND INLETS MATTE BLACK.
SECTION 15940
HVAC SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. THIS SECTION DEFINES THE MANNER AND METHOD BY WHICH CONTROLS FUNCTION.
REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH TYPE OF CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION ARE SPECIFIED.
EQUIPMENT, DEVICES, AND SYSTEM COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR CONTROL SYSTEMS ARE
SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION DOCUMENTATION: SUBMIT WRITTEN SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
FOR ENTIRE HVAC SYSTEM AND EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
1. PREFACE: 1 OR 2 PARAGRAPH OVERVIEW NARRATIVE OF THE SYSTEM DESCRIBING ITS
PURPOSE, COMPONENTS AND FUNCTION.
2. STATE EACH SEQUENCE IN SMALL SEGMENTS AND GIVE EACH SEGMENT A UNIQUE
NUMBER FOR REFERENCING IN FUNCTIONAL TEST PROCEDURES; PROVIDE A COMPLETE
DESCRIPTION REGARDLESS OF THE COMPLETENESS AND CLARITY OF THE SEQUENCES
SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
3. INCLUDE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCES:
a. START-UP.
b. WARM-UP MODE.
c. NORMAL OPERATING MODE.
d. UNOCCUPIED MODE.
e. SHUTDOWN.
f. CAPACITY CONTROL SEQUENCES AND EQUIPMENT STAGING.
g. TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONTROL, SUCH AS SETBACKS, SETUPS, RESETS, ETC.
h. DETAILED SEQUENCES FOR ALL CONTROL STRATEGIES, SUCH AS ECONOMIZER
CONTROL, OPTIMUM START/STOP, STAGING, OPTIMIZATION, DEMAND LIMITING, ETC.
i. EFFECTS OF POWER OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE WITH ALL STANDBY COMPONENT
FUNCTIONS.
j. SEQUENCES FOR ALL ALARMS AND EMERGENCY SHUT DOWNS.
k. SEASONAL OPERATIONAL DIFFERENCES AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
I. INTERACTIONS AND INTERLOCKS WITH OTHER SYSTEMS.
4. INCLUDE INITIAL AND RECOMMENDED VALUES FOR ALL ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS, SETPOINTS
AND PARAMETERS THAT ARE TYPICALLY SET OR ADJUSTED BY OPERATING STAFF; AND
ANY OTHER CONTROL SETTINGS OR FIXED VALUES, DELAYS, ETC. THAT WILL BE USEFUL
DURING TESTING AND OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT.
5. FOR PACKAGED CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDE MANUFACTURER'S FURNISHED
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION AMPLIFIED AS REQUIRED TO DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE PACKAGED CONTROLS AND THE CONTROL SYSTEM, INDICATING WHICH
POINTS ARE ADJUSTABLE CONTROL POINTS AND WHICH POINTS ARE ONLY MONITORED.
B. CONTROL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS: SUBMIT GRAPHIC SCHEMATIC OF THE CONTROL SYSTEM
SHOWING EACH CONTROL COMPONENT AND EACH COMPONENT CONTROLLED, MONITORED,
OR ENABLED.
1. LABEL WITH SETTINGS, ADJUSTABLE RANGE OF CONTROL AND LIMITS.
2. INCLUDE FLOW DIAGRAMS FOR EACH CONTROL SYSTEM, GRAPHICALLY DEPICTING
CONTROL LOGIC.
3. INCLUDE THE SYSTEM AND COMPONENT LAYOUT OF ALL EQUIPMENT THAT THE CONTROL
SYSTEM MONITORS, ENABLES OR CONTROLS, EVEN IF THE EQUIPMENT IS PRIMARILY
CONTROLLED BY PACKAGED OR INTEGRAL CONTROLS.
4. INCLUDE ALL MONITORING, CONTROL AND VIRTUAL POINTS SPECIFIED IN ELSEWHERE.
5. INCLUDE A KEY TO ALL ABBREVIATIONS.
C. POINTS LIST: SUBMIT LIST OF ALL CONTROL POINTS INDICATING AT LEAST THE
FOLLOWING FOR EACH POINT.
1. NAME OF CONTROLLED SYSTEM.
2. POINT ABBREVIATION.
3. POINT DESCRIPTION; SUCH AS DRY BULB TEMPERATURE, AIRFLOW, ETC.
4. DISPLAY UNIT.
5. CONTROL POINT OR SETPOINT (YES / NO); I.E. A POINT THAT CONTROLS EQUIPMENT
AND CAN HAVE ITS SETPOINT CHANGED.
6. MONITORING POINT (YES / NO); I.E. A POINT THAT DOES NOT CONTROL OR
CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT BUT IS USED FOR OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, OR PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION.
7. INTERMEDIATE POINT (YES / NO); I.E. A POINT WHOSE VALUE IS USED TO MAKE A
CALCULATION WHICH THEN CONTROLS EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS SPACE TEMPERATURES THAT
ARE AVERAGED TO A VIRTUAL POINT TO CONTROL RESET.
8. CALCULATED POINT (YES / NO); I.E. A "VIRTUAL" POINT GENERATED FROM
CALCULATIONS OF OTHER POINT VALUES.
D. PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS: RECORD ACTUAL LOCATIONS OF COMPONENTS AND
SETPOINTS OF CONTROLS, INCLUDING CHANGES TO SEQUENCES MADE AFTER SUBMISSION
OF SHOP DRAWINGS.
PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 SPLIT SYSTEM AHU WITH AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP
A. AIR HANDLING/AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP UNITS
1. SPLIT SYSTEM AHU WITH AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP WITH SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRIC
HEAT-(AHU/HP)
a. WALL MOUNTED SEVEN DAY PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTAT SHALL SEQUENCE HEATING
AND COOLING. PROVIDE WITH SUB -BASE TO MANUALLY SELECT HEATING, COOLING,
FAN ON -OFF, AUTO OPERATION.
b. UNIT SHALL OPERATE IN OCCUPIED OR UNOCCUPIED MODES BASED UPON TIME
CLOCK SCHEDULING SEQUENCE AS DETERMINED BY OWNER.
c. UNOCCUPIED MODE - THE SUPPLY FAN WILL BE OFF, THE OUTDOOR AIR DAMPER
WILL GO TO 100% CLOSED POSITION AND UNIT WILL CYCLE ON WITH A CALL FOR
HEATING, COOLING OR DEHUMIDIFICATION. DURING THE UNOCCUPIED MODE, AHU
SHALL REMAIN OFF DURING THE COOLING SEASON; DURING THE HEATING SEASON,
AHU SHALL CYCLE ON WITH OUTSIDE AIR DAMPERS REMAINING CLOSED TO MAINTAIN
A SPACE SET -BACK TEMPERATURE OF 60 DEG F (ADJUSTABLE) AS SENSED BY A
NIGHT SETBACK SPACE TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
d. OCCUPIED MODE - THE SUPPLY FAN SHALL RUN CONTINUOUSLY, THE OUTDOOR AIR
DAMPER WILL MODULATE TO THE REQUIRED POSITION BASED ON VENTILATION
SEQUENCING AND THE UNIT WILL GO INTO THE HEATING OR COOLING MODE BASED
UPON ROOM THERMOSTAT SETPOINTS.
1)UPON A CALL FOR HEATING, IF THE OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE IS ABOVE 30
DEG F, OPEN THE REVERSING VALVE AND THE COMPRESSOR SHALL ENERGIZE.
STAGE 1 HEATING SHALL BE ENABLED WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE DROPS 1.5
DEGREE (ADJUSTABLE) BELOW SETPOINT. STAGE 2 HEATING SHALL BE ENABLED
WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE DROPS 3 DEGREES (ADJUSTABLE) BELOW SETPOINT.
2)UPON A CALL FOR HEATING, IF THE OUTDOOR AIR TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 30
DEG F, THE COMPRESSOR SHALL BE LOCKED OUT AND ELECTRIC HEATING SHALL
BE ENABLED. STAGE 1 HEATING SHALL BE ENABLED WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE
DROPS 1.5 DEGREE (ADJUSTABLE) BELOW SETPOINT. STAGE 2 HEATING SHALL BE
ENABLED WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE DROPS 3 DEGREES (ADJUSTABLE) BELOW
SETPOINT.
3)UPON A CALL FOR COOLING, THE STAGE 1 COMPRESSOR SHALL ENERGIZE.
STAGE 1 COOLING SHALL BE ENABLED WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE RISES 1.5
DEGREE (ADJUSTABLE) ABOVE SETPOINT. STAGE 2 COOLING SHALL BE ENABLED
WHEN THE ZONE TEMPERATURE RISES 3 DEGREES (ADJUSTABLE) ABOVE SETPOINT.
SECTION 15950
TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. TESTING, ADJUSTMENT, AND BALANCING OF AIR AND HYDRONIC SYSTEMS.
B. TESTING, ADJUSTMENT, AND BALANCING OF REFRIGERATING SYSTEMS.
C. MEASUREMENT OF FINAL OPERATING CONDITION OF HVAC SYSTEMS.
1.02 SUBMITTALS
A. TAB PLAN: SUBMIT A WRITTEN PLAN INDICATING THE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING
STANDARD TO BE FOLLOWED AND THE SPECIFIC APPROACH FOR EACH SYSTEM AND
COMPONENT.
1. INCLUDE CERTIFICATION THAT THE PLAN DEVELOPER HAS REVIEWED THE CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, THE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS, AND THE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH THE
ARCHITECT AND OTHER INSTALLERS TO SUFFICIENTLY UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN INTENT
FOR EACH SYSTEM.
2. INCLUDE AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING IN THE PLAN:
a. LIST OF ALL AIR FLOW, WATER FLOW, SOUND LEVEL, SYSTEM CAPACITY AND
EFFICIENCY MEASUREMENTS TO BE PERFORMED AND A DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC
TEST PROCEDURES, PARAMETERS, FORMULAS TO BE USED.
b. COPY OF FIELD CHECKOUT SHEETS AND LOGS TO BE USED, LISTING EACH PIECE OF
EQUIPMENT TO BE TESTED, ADJUSTED AND BALANCED WITH THE DATA CELLS TO BE
GATHERED FOR EACH.
c. DISCUSSION OF WHAT NOTATIONS AND MARKINGS WILL BE MADE ON THE DUCT AND
PIPING DRAWINGS DURING THE PROCESS.
d. FINAL TEST REPORT FORMS TO BE USED.
e. PROCEDURES FOR FORMAL DEFICIENCY REPORTS, INCLUDING SCOPE, FREQUENCY
AND DISTRIBUTION.
C. FINAL REPORT: INDICATE DEFICIENCIES IN SYSTEMS THAT WOULD PREVENT PROPER TESTING,
ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING OF SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO ACHIEVE SPECIFIED
PERFORMANCE.
1. REVISE TAB PLAN TO REFLECT ACTUAL PROCEDURES AND SUBMIT AS PART OF FINAL
REPORT.
2. SUBMIT DRAFT COPIES OF REPORT FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF
PROJECT. PROVIDE FINAL COPIES FOR ARCHITECT AND FOR INCLUSION IN OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
3. INCLUDE ACTUAL INSTRUMENT LIST, WITH MANUFACTURER NAME, SERIAL NUMBER, AND
DATE OF CALIBRATION.
4. FORM OF TEST REPORTS: WHERE THE TAB STANDARD BEING FOLLOWED RECOMMENDS
A REPORT FORMAT USE THAT; OTHERWISE, FOLLOW ASHRAE STD 111.
5. UNITS OF MEASURE: REPORT DATA IN I-P (INCH -POUND) UNITS.
PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. PERFORM TOTAL SYSTEM BALANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
1. AABC MN-1, AABC NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR TOTAL SYSTEM BALANCE.
2. NEBB PROCEDURAL STANDARDS FOR TESTING ADJUSTING BALANCING OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SYSTEMS.
B. BEGIN WORK AFTER COMPLETION OF SYSTEMS TO BE TESTED, ADJUSTED, OR BALANCED AND
COMPLETE WORK PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
C. WHERE HVAC SYSTEMS AND/OR COMPONENTS INTERFACE WITH LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS,
INCLUDING FIRE AND SMOKE DETECTION, ALARM, AND CONTROL, COORDINATE SCHEDULING,
TESTING AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES WITH THE AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION.
D. TAB AGENCY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. COMPANY SPECIALIZING IN THE TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING OF SYSTEMS
SPECIFIED IN THIS SECTION.
E. TAB SUPERVISOR AND TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED BY SAME ORGANIZATION AS
TAB AGENCY.
3.02 AIR SYSTEM PROCEDURE
A. PRIOR TO COMMENCING WITH THE BALANCING WORK THE BALANCING CONTRACTOR SHALL INSPECT THE
DUCTWORK INSTALLATION TO DETERMINE IF ALL REQUIRED BALANCING DAMPERS AND ACCESS DOOR
PANELS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. DO NOT USE OUTLET OBD FOR BALANCING.
B. PRIOR TO SCHEDULING THE EOC, THE HVAC SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY THAT; THE SHIPPING
BLOCKS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, ALL OF THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS ARE OPERATIONAL, DUCTWORK, GAS
PIPING, CONDENSATE PIPING, POWER WIRING AND CONTROL WIRING HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
C. THE HVAC SUBCONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE AT THEIR COST A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO BE
PRESENT DURING THE EQUIPMENT OPERATION CHECK.
D. ANY AND ALL DEFECTS IN THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, INSTALLATION AND SYSTEM OPERATION SHALL
BE CORRECTED BY THE HVAC SUBCONTRACTOR WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE EOC
REPORT. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY A DEFECT DURING THE EOC DOES NOT RELIEVE THE HVAC
SUB -CONTRACTOR OF THE RESPONSIBILITY TO CORRECT SUBSEQUENTLY IDENTIFIED DEFECTS.
E. ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION, DESIGN AND OPERATION DEFECTS DISCOVERED DURING THE INSTALLATION,
CHECK, BALANCE AND OPERATION OF THE HVAC SYSTEM THAT REQUIRE A CHANGE IN THE DESIGN AND
SPECIFICATION OF THE HVAC SYSTEM OR ITS COMPONENTS MUST BE PROPERLY INCORPORATED BY
CHANGE ORDER IN THE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
F. BALANCE ALL FANS AIRFLOW WITHIN +10%/-5% OF DESIGN. REPLACE FAN DRIVE IF REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN THE DESIGN CAPACITY.
G. BALANCE OUTLETS AS FOLLOWS:
SMALL AREAS WITH 1 OR 2 OUTLETS: +/-5% OF DESIGN
LARGE AREAS WITH 3 OR MORE OUTLETS: +/-10% OF DESIGN
H. REPORT IN WRITING ALL DEFICIENCIES AND PROBLEMS DISCOVERED, AS WELL AS COMPLETED BALANCING
REPORT TO: THE HVAC SUBCONTRACTOR PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE BALANCING WORK. THIS REPORT
SHOULD INCLUDE THE "CAUSE" AND SUGGESTED "SOLUTION", IF KNOWN.
I. THE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS SHALL BE BALANCED IN THE MINIMUM OUTSIDE AIR MODE. THE OUTSIDE
AIR DAMPER 1 MINIMUM OPEN POSITION" AND THE "METHOD" USED SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE
BALANCING REPORT. ALSO MEASURE AND REPORT THE FAN OPERATING DATA FOR UNITS WITH
ECONOMIZERS IN THE 100% OUTSIDE AIR MODE.
J. CORRECTION OF DEFECTS: REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE BALANCING REPORT.
K. ALL PIPING OF PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE TESTED WITH WATER OR AIR PER TESTING
SCHEDULE.
a. DRAINAGE SYSTEM WATER TEST: PROVIDE FITTING AT PROPERTY LINE OR TERMINATION
POINT FOR PURPOSE OF TEST PLUG. WATER TEST SHALL BE APPLIED TO ENTIRE
SYSTEM OR BY SECTION. WHEN TESTED IN SECTIONS, AT LEAST THE LOWER 20
FEET OF THE NEXT SECTION ABOVE SHALL BE RETESTED SO THAT EVERY SECTION
TESTED SHALL HAVE AT LEAST A 20-FOOT HEAD TEST. HOLD WITHOUT PRESSURE
LOSS FOR 15 MINUTES.
b. DRAINAGE SYSTEM AIR TEST - ATTACH AIR APPARATUS TO SUITABLE OPENING, CLOSE
ALL OTHER INLETS AND OUTLETS, AND THEN FORCE AIR INTO THE SYSTEM UNTIL
THERE IS UNIFORM PRESSURE, SUFFICIENT TO BALANCE A COLUMN OF
MERCURY 10"IN HEIGHT OR 5 POUNDS GAUGE PRESSURE ON THE ENTIRE
SYSTEM. HOLD WITHOUT PRESSURE LOSS FOR 15 MINUTES.
c. NO PART OF SYSTEM SHALL BE COVERED BEFORE INSPECTION IS MADE AND
APPROVED. IF COVERED BEFORE TEST, CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY FOR COST OF
UNCOVERING SO TEST CAN BE MADE AND ACCEPTED.
d. DEFECTIVE WORK OR MATERIALS SHALL BE REPLACED AND INSPECTION AND TESTS
REPEATED WITHIN THREE DAYS.
L. CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL OF SATISFACTORY COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION SHALL BE
OBTAINED BY THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. ONE COPY OF EACH APPROVAL SHALL BE GIVEN
TO THE ARCHITECT.
M. DAMAGES WHICH RESULT FROM BREAKAGE OR FAULTY INSTALLATION SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR.
N. AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR A TWO -WEEK PERIOD AND AGAIN BEFORE
THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OVER TO THE OWNER, ALL DIRT POCKETS, TRAPS, AND STRAINERS
SHALL BE CLEANED, REMOVED, AND REINSTALLED.
0. WATER USING EQUIPMENT: ALL WATER USING EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
COOLING COILS AND CONVERTORS, SHALL BE BALANCED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WATER
PRESSURE DROP AND FLOW. THIS CONTRACTOR SHALL LIST THE FLOW RATE AND REQUIRED
PRESSURE DROP AND THE OBSERVED PRESSURE DROP FOR EACH PIECE OF EQUIPMENT.
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