COVER - 2 -...

DOUGLAS COUNTY FACILITIES Parker Yard [Gailen D. Buck Service Center]

PHASE 2 - CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 2 [DIVISIONS 15-41]

MARCH 2016

D2C Architects

Douglas County Facilities Parker Yard [Gailen D. Buck Service Center] 2015 D2C Architects PN: 201403

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SECTIONS

VOLUME 1 Phase 2

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING DOCUMENTS GROUP

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

[Owner Div 0 Provided under Separate Cover by Owner] 00 0107

Project Team & Seals Page

00 3121 Survey Information 00 3132

Geotechnical Information Final Geotechnical Report and Recommendation Letters

SPECIFICATIONS GROUP General Requirements Subgroup

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 1000 Summary 01 1113 Schedule of Responsibilities 01 2300.2 Alternate Bid Items [Phase 2] 01 2500 01 2510

Substitution Procedures Substitution Request Form

01 2600 Contract Modification Procedures G709 Work Changes Proposal Request (Change Order Proposal) G701 Change Order G714 Construction Change Directive 01 2900 Payment Procedures G702/703 Application and Certificate for Payment and Continuation Sheet

(Pay App and Schedule of Values) 01 3100 Project Management And Coordination 01 3110 RFI Form 01 3200 Construction Progress Documentation 01 3233 Photographic Documentation 01 3300 Submittal Procedures 01 3310 CADD | BIM Release Form 01 4000 Quality Requirements 01 4200 01 4700

References Testing and Inspection


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01 5000 Temporary Facilities And Controls 01 6000 Product Requirements 01 7300 Execution 01 7419 Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01 7700 Closeout Procedures 01 7823 Operation And Maintenance Data 01 7839 Project Record Documents

Facility Construction Subgroup

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS Not Applicable See Plans

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE 03 3000 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 3510 Polished Concrete Finishing

DIVISION 04 MASONRY 04 2200 Concrete Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 METALS 05 1200 Structural Steel 05 1213 Architecturally Exposed Structural Steel Framing 05 3100 Steel Decking 05 4000 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 5000 Metal Fabrications 05 5100 Metal Stairs DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES 06 1000 Rough Carpentry 06 1600 Sheathing 06 4023 Interior Architectural Woodwork 06 6400 Plastic Paneling [FRP]

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION 07 1113 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 1353 Elastomeric Sheet Waterproofing 07 1416 Cold Fluid-Applied Waterproofing 07 1900 Water Repellents 07 2100 Thermal Insulation 07 2500 07 2616 07 4113

Weather Barriers Below Grade Vapor Barrier [Retarder] Metal Roof Panels

07 4213 Metal Wall Panels 07 5000 General Roofing Requirements


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07 6200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 07 7200 Roof Accessories 07 7253 Snow Guards 07 8413 Penetration Firestopping 07 9200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 OPENINGS 08 1113 Hollow Metal Doors And Frames 08 1416 Flush Wood Doors 08 3113 Access Doors and Frames 08 3613 Sectional Doors 08 4113 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 08 4500 Translucent Wall Panel 08 6250 Tubular Daylight Device 08 7100 Door Hardware 08 8000 Glazing

DIVISION 09 FINISHES 09 0640 Finish Materials Schedule 09 2216 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 2900 Gypsum Board 09 3000 Tiling 09 5113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings 09 6513 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 6813 Tile Carpeting 09 7200 Wall Coverings 09 9123 Interior Painting 09 9300 Staining and Transparent Finishing 09 9600 High-Performance Coatings 09 9723 Concrete Sealers

DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES 10 1415 Interior Signage 10 2113 Toilet Compartments 10 2600 Wall And Door Protection 10 2800 Toilet, Bath, And Laundry Accessories 10 4413 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 4416 Fire Extinguishers 10 5113 Metal Lockers 10 5380 Pre-Engineered Fuel Canopies 10 7500 Flagpoles


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DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT 11 3100 Appliances

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS 12 4816 Entrance Floor Grilles

DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION 13 3419 Metal Building Systems

VOLUME 2

DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPRESSION 21 0500 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression 21 0513 Common Motor Requirements For Fire Suppression Equipment 21 0548 Vibration Controls For Fire-Suppression Piping and Equipment 21 1100 Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping 21 1313 Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems 21 1316 Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING 22 0513 Common Motor Requirements For Plumbing Equipment 22 0516 Expansion Fittings And Loops For Plumbing Piping 22 0517 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For Plumbing Piping 22 0518 Escutcheons For Plumbing Piping 22 0519 Meters And Gages For Plumbing Piping 22 0523 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping 22 0529 Hangers And Supports For Plumbing Piping 22 0548 Vibration Controls For Plumbing Piping And Equipment 22 0553 Identification For Plumbing Piping And Equipment 22 0719 Plumbing Piping Insulation 22 1116 Domestic Water Piping 22 1119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties 22 1123 Domestic-Water Packaged Booster Pumps 22 1316 Sanitary Waste And Vent Piping 22 1319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties 22 1323 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 22 1413 Facility Storm Drainage Piping 22 1423 Storm Drainage Piping Specialties 22 1513 General-Service Compressed-Air Piping 22 3400 Fuel-Fired, Domestic-Water Heaters 22 4200 Commercial Fixtures 22 4233 Wash Fountains


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22 4500 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures 22 4716 Pressure Water Coolers

DIVISION 23 HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 23 0513 Common Motor Requirements For HVAC Equipment 23 0516 Expansion Fittings And Loops For HVAC Piping 23 0517 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For HVAC Piping 23 0518 Escutcheons For HVAC Piping 23 0519 Meters And Gages For HVAC Piping 23 0523 General-Duty Valves For HVAC Piping 23 0529 Hangers And Supports For HVAC Piping And Equipment 23 0548 Vibration Controls For HVAC 23 0553 Identification For HVAC Piping And Equipment 23 0593 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For HVAC 23 0713 Duct Insulation 23 0719 HVAC Piping Insulation 23 0900 Instrumentation And Control For HVAC 23 1123 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 2113 Hydronic Piping 23 2123 Hydronic Pumps 23 2300 Refrigerant Piping 23 2913 Enclosed Controllers 23 2923 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 23 3113 Metal Ducts 23 3300 Air Duct Accessories 23 3416 Centrifugal HVAC Fans 23 3423 HVAC Power Ventilators 23 3600 Air Terminal Units 23 3713 Diffusers, Registers, And Grilles 23 3720 Louvers and Vents 23 5216 Condensing Boilers 23 5523 Low-Intensity, Gas-Fired, Radiant Heaters 23 5533 Fuel-Fired Unit Heaters 23 6200 Packaged Compressor and Condenser Units 23 7413 Packaged, Outdoor, Central-Station Air-Handling Units 237423.01 Gas Fired Make-Up Air Unit 23 8126 Split-System Air-Conditioners 23 8239 Cabinet Unit Heaters 23 8316 Radiant-Heating Hydronic Piping

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL 26 0519 Low Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables 26 0523 Control-Voltage Electrical Power Cables 26 0526 Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems


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26 0529 Hangers And Supports For Electrical Systems 26 0533 Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems 26 0543 Underground Ducts & Raceways for Electrical Systems 26 0544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electrical Raceways and Cabling 26 0548 Vibration and Seismic Controls For Electrical Systems 26 0553 Identification For Electrical Systems 26 0573 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 26 0574 Overcurrent Protective Device Arc Flash Study 26 0923 Lighting Control Devices 26 2200 Low-Voltage Transformers 26 2416 Panelboards 26 2726 Wiring Devices 26 2813 Fuses 26 2816 Enclosed Switches And Circuit Breakers 26 3213 Engine Generators 26 3600 Transfer Switches 26 4313 Surge Protection for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits 26 5100 Interior Lighting 26 5600 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS 27 0526 Grounding And Bonding For Communications Systems 27 0528 Pathways For Communications Systems 27 0536 Cable Trays For Communications Systems 27 0544 Sleeves And Sleeve Seals For Communications Pathways And Cabling

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY Basic Electronic Safety and Security Requirements

[Equipment and Standards, by Owner] 28 0526 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 28 0528 Pathways for Electronic Safety and Security 28 0544 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for Electronic Safety and Security Path. and Cabling 28 3111 Digital, Addressable Fire Alarm System

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK 31 1000 31 2000

Site Clearing Earthmoving

31 2333 Trenching and Backfilling Covered by County/ Utility Specs 31 2500 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Covered by County/ Utility

Specs

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS 32 1216 Asphalt Paving By Geotech 32 1313 Concrete Paving By Geotech 32 1373 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants Covered by County/ Utility


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32 3113 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 8400 Planting Irrigation 32 9200 Turf and Grasses

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES 33 0500 33 4100

Common Work Results for Utilities Covered by County/ Utility Specs Storm Utility Storm Piping Covered by County/ Utility Specs

Please reference Douglas County and Parker Water & Sanitation Standard Specifications for all needs and questions. Refer to Civil Construction Plans for Standard Details.

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESION 210500 - 1

SECTION 21 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

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

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following: 1. Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems. 2. Mechanical sleeve seals. 3. Sleeves. 4. Escutcheons. 5. Grout. 6. Fire-suppression equipment and piping demolition. 7. Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections. 8. Painting and finishing. 9. Concrete bases. 10. Supports and anchorages.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Finished Spaces: Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe chases, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated

spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels.

B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms.

C. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations.

D. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in chases.

E. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures.

Examples include installations within unheated shelters.

F. The following are industry abbreviations for plastic materials: 1. CPVC: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride plastic.

G. The following are industry abbreviations for rubber materials:



1. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. 2. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Mechanical sleeve seals. 2. Escutcheons.

B. Welding certificates.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Steel Support Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel."

B. Steel Pipe Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications."

1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping." 2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes

involved and that certification is current.

C. Electrical Characteristics for Fire-Suppression Equipment: Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and

connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If

minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with

requirements.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver pipes and tubes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and

moisture.

B. Store plastic pipes protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Arrange for pipe spaces, chases, slots, and openings in building structure during progress of construction, to allow for fire-suppression installations.

B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in poured-in-place concrete and other structural components as they are constructed.

C. Coordinate requirements for access panels and doors for fire-suppression items requiring access that are concealed behind finished surfaces. Access panels and doors are specified in Division



08 Section "Access Doors and Frames. Access panels and doors are specified in Division 08

Section "Access Doors and Frames."

D. Precast Coordination Contractor shall review floor plans for locations of exposed precast wall panels and all other precast

components. Embeds or openings related to each contractors discipline, that is electrical boxes, conduit,

ductwork and pipe sleeves, etcetera shall be coordinated with the General Contractor and Precast Supplier

in shop drawing review and shown on the shop drawings. This includes embeds or openings for precast

walls, floor, and roof structures. Contractors will be required to be at the precast plant to install their

required embeds, electrical boxes, conduit, ductwork sleeves, plumbing sleeves etcetera. Contractor to

also coordinate all embeds, sleeves, conduit, boxes, etc. required to be installed in cast in place concrete

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. In other Part 2 articles where subparagraph titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply for product selection:

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by the manufacturers specified.

2.2 PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS

A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods.

B. Pipe Threads: ASME B1.20.1 for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings.

2.3 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Refer to individual Division 21 piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below.

B. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: Suitable for chemical and thermal conditions of piping system contents.

1. ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos-free, 1/8-inch maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated.

a. Full-Face Type: For flat-face, Class 125, cast-iron and cast-bronze flanges. b. Narrow-Face Type: For raised-face, Class 250, cast-iron and steel flanges.

2. AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch thick, unless otherwise indicated; and full-face or ring type, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel, unless otherwise indicated.

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



E. Solvent Cements for Joining CPVC Plastic Piping: ASTM F 493.

2.4 MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS

A. Description: Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between pipe and sleeve.

1. Manufacturers: a. Advance Products & Systems, Inc. b. Calpico, Inc. c. Metraflex Co. d. Pipeline Seal and Insulator, Inc.

2. Sealing Elements: EPDM NBR interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.

3. Pressure Plates: Stainless steel. Include two for each sealing element. 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to

sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element.

2.5 SLEEVES

A. Galvanized-Steel Sheet: 0.0239-inch minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint.

B. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends.

C. Cast Iron: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated.

D. Stack Sleeve Fittings: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping ring and bolts and nuts for membrane flashing.

1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with set screws.

E. Molded PVC: Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

F. PVC Pipe: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.

G. Molded PE: Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth-outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.

2.6 ESCUTCHEONS

A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers

opening.

B. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with polished chrome-plated finish.



C. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated .

D. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw. 1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated .

E. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With set screw or spring clips and chrome-plated finish.

F. Split-Plate, Stamped-Steel Type: With concealed or exposed-rivet hinge, set screw or spring clips, and chrome-plated finish.

G. One-Piece, Floor-Plate Type: Cast-iron floor plate.

2.7 Split-Casting, Floor-Plate GROUT

A. Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout. 1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, nonstaining, noncorrosive,

nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications.

2. Design Mix: 5000-psi, 28-day compressive strength. 3. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

A. Install piping according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems.

B. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction

loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless

deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings.

C. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas.

D. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated

otherwise.

E. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal.

F. Install piping to permit valve servicing.

G. Install piping at indicated slopes.



H. Install piping free of sags and bends.

I. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

J. Install piping to allow application of insulation.

K. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure.

L. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors according to the following: 1. 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. Insulated Piping: One-piece, stamped-steel type with spring clips. d. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-

brass type with polished chrome-plated finish.

e. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type.

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

g. Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type or split-plate, stamped-steel type with concealed hinge and set screw.

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

i. Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type with concealed or exposed-rivet hinge and set screw or spring clips.

j. Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, cast-brass type. k. Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, stamped-steel type with set screw

or spring clips.

l. Bare Piping at Floor Penetrations in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, floor-plate type.

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

N. Permanent sleeves are not required for holes formed by removable PE sleeves.

O. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls and concrete floor and roof slabs.

P. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs.

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. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings

below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if ring is specified.

2. Install sleeves in new walls and slabs as new walls and slabs are constructed.



3. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation. Use the following sleeve materials:

a. Steel Pipe Sleeves: For pipes smaller than NPS 6. b. Steel Sheet Sleeves: For pipes NPS 6 and larger, penetrating gypsum-board

partitions.

c. Stack Sleeve Fittings: For pipes penetrating floors with membrane waterproofing. Secure flashing between clamping flanges. Install section of cast-iron soil pipe to

extend sleeve to 2 inches above finished floor level. Refer to Division 07 Section

"Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim" for flashing.

1) Seal space outside of sleeve fittings with grout. 4. Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or

pipe insulation, using joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

Refer to Division 07 Section "Joint Sealants: for materials and installation.

Q. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve

for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

1. Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches in diameter. 2. Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves 6 inches and larger in diameter. 3. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements

required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble

mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten

bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight

seal.

R. Underground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Seal pipe penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch annular

clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

1. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation: Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble

mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten

bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight

seal.

S. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Refer to Division 07

Section "Penetration Firestopping" for materials. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-

in.

T. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements.

3.2 PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements and Division 21 Sections specifying piping systems.



B. Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe.

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

D. Threaded Joints: Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B1.20.1. Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore

full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

1. Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified.

2. Damaged Threads: Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds.

E. Welded Joints: Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article.

F. Flanged Joints: Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads.

G. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints: Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the following:

1. Comply with ASTM F 402 for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements.

2. CPVC Piping: Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix.

H. Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints: Join according to ASTM D 3139.

3.3 PAINTING

A. Painting of fire-suppression systems, equipment, and components is specified in Division 09 Sections "Interior Painting" and "Exterior Painting."

B. Damage and Touchup: Repair marred and damaged factory-painted finishes with materials and procedures to match original factory finish.

3.4 CONCRETE BASES

A. Concrete Bases: Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's written instructions and according to seismic codes at Project.

1. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches larger in both directions than supported unit.

2. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch centers around the full perimeter of the base.

3. Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete base, and anchor into structural concrete floor.



4. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be

embedded.

5. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment. 6. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions. 7. Use 3000-psi , 28-day compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement as specified in

Division 03 Section "Cast-in-Place Concrete ."

3.5 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES

A. Refer to Division 05 Section "Metal Fabrications" for structural steel.

B. Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor fire-suppression materials and equipment.

C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1.

3.6 GROUTING

A. Mix and install grout for fire-suppression equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors.

B. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout.

C. Provide forms as required for placement of grout.

D. Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout.

E. Place grout, completely filling equipment bases.

F. Place grout on concrete bases and provide smooth bearing surface for equipment.

G. Place grout around anchors.

H. Cure placed grout.

END OF SECTION 21 05 00


COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION 210513 - 1

SECTION 21 05 13 - COMMON MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general requirements for single-phase and polyphase, general-purpose, horizontal, small and medium, squirrel-cage induction motors for use on ac power systems up to

600 V and installed at equipment manufacturer's factory or shipped separately by equipment

manufacturer for field installation.

1.3 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate features of motors, installed units, and accessory devices to be compatible with the following:

1. Motor controllers. 2. Torque, speed, and horsepower requirements of the load. 3. Ratings and characteristics of supply circuit and required control sequence. 4. Ambient and environmental conditions of installation location.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS

A. Comply with requirements in this Section except when stricter requirements are specified in fire suppression equipment schedules or Sections.

B. Comply with NEMA MG 1 unless otherwise indicated.

C. All motors shall be NEMA (premium) efficiency type.

2.2 MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS

A. Duty: Continuous duty at ambient temperature of 40 deg C and at altitude of 6000 feet above sea level.

B. Capacity and Torque Characteristics: Sufficient to start, accelerate, and operate connected loads at designated speeds, at installed altitude and environment, with indicated operating sequence,

and without exceeding nameplate ratings or considering service factor.

2.3 POLYPHASE MOTORS

A. Description: NEMA MG 1, Design B, medium induction motor.



B. Efficiency: Energy efficient, as defined in NEMA MG 1.

C. Service Factor: 1.15.

D. Rotor: Random-wound, squirrel cage.

E. Bearings: Regreasable, shielded, antifriction ball bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

F. Temperature Rise: Match insulation rating.

G. Insulation: Class F.

H. Code Letter Designation: 1. Motors 15 HP and Larger: NEMA starting Code F or Code G. 2. Motors Smaller than 15 HP: Manufacturer's standard starting characteristic.

I. Enclosure Material: Cast iron for motor frame sizes 324T and larger; rolled steel for motor frame sizes smaller than 324T.

2.4 POLYPHASE MOTORS WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Motors Used with Reduced-Voltage Controllers: Match wiring connection requirements for controller with required motor leads. Provide terminals in motor terminal box, suited to control

method.

B. Motors Used with Variable Frequency Controllers: Ratings, characteristics, and features coordinated with and approved by controller manufacturer.

1. Windings: Copper magnet wire with moisture-resistant insulation varnish, designed and tested to resist transient spikes, high frequencies, and short time rise pulses produced by

pulse-width modulated inverters.

2. Energy- and Premium-Efficient Motors: Class B temperature rise; Class F insulation. 3. Inverter-Duty Motors: Class F temperature rise; Class F insulation. 4. Thermal Protection: Comply with NEMA MG 1 requirements for thermally protected

motors.

2.5 SINGLE-PHASE MOTORS

A. Motors larger than 1/20 hp shall be one of the following, to suit starting torque and requirements of specific motor application:

1. Permanent-split capacitor. 2. Split phase. 3. Capacitor start, inductor run. 4. Capacitor start, capacitor run.

B. Multispeed Motors: Variable-torque, permanent-split-capacitor type.

C. Bearings: Prelubricated, antifriction ball bearings or sleeve bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.

D. Motors 1/20 HP and Smaller: Shaded-pole type.



E. Thermal Protection: Internal protection to automatically open power supply circuit to motor when winding temperature exceeds a safe value calibrated to temperature rating of motor

insulation. Thermal-protection device shall automatically reset when motor temperature returns

to normal range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)



VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 21 05 48 - VIBRATION CONTROLS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following: 1. Isolation pads. 2. Restrained elastomeric isolation mounts. 3. Restraining braces.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. IBC: International Building Code.

B. ICC-ES: ICC-Evaluation Service.

C. OSHPD: Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development for the State of California.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following: 1. Include rated load, rated deflection, and overload capacity for each vibration isolation

device.

2. Illustrate and indicate style, material, strength, fastening provision, and finish for each type and size of seismic-restraint component used.

a. Tabulate types and sizes of seismic restraints, complete with report numbers and rated strength in tension and shear as evaluated by an agency acceptable to

authorities having jurisdiction.

b. Annotate to indicate application of each product submitted and compliance with requirements.

B. Welding certificates.

C. Qualification Data: For professional engineer.


A. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, with the experience and capability to conduct the testing indicated, that is a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) as

defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.7, and that is acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Comply with seismic-restraint requirements in the IBC and NFPA 13 unless requirements in this Section are more stringent.



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C. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 VIBRATION ISOLATORS

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

1. Ace Mountings Co., Inc. 2. Amber/Booth Company, Inc. 3. California Dynamics Corporation. 4. Isolation Technology, Inc. 5. Kinetics Noise Control. 6. Vibration Eliminator Co., Inc. 7. Vibration Isolation. 8. Vibration Mountings & Controls, Inc.

B. Pads: Mason WSW: Arranged in single or multiple layers of sufficient stiffness for uniform loading over pad area, molded with a nonslip pattern and galvanized-steel base plates, and

factory cut to sizes that match requirements of supported equipment.

1. Resilient Material: Oil- and water-resistant neoprene.

C. Restrained Mounts Mason BR: All-directional mountings with seismic restraint. 1. Materials: Cast-ductile-iron or welded steel housing containing two separate and

opposing, oil-resistant rubber or neoprene elements that prevent central threaded element

and attachment hardware from contacting the housing during normal operation.

2. Neoprene: Shock-absorbing materials compounded according to the standard for bridge-bearing neoprene as defined by AASHTO.

2.2 FACTORY FINISHES

A. Finish: Manufacturer's standard paint applied to factory-assembled and -tested equipment before shipping.

1. Powder coating on springs and housings. 2. All hardware shall be galvanized. Hot-dip galvanized metal components for exterior use. 3. Baked enamel or powder coat for metal components on isolators for interior use. 4. Color-code or otherwise mark vibration isolation and seismic-control devices to indicate

capacity range.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas and equipment to receive vibration isolation and seismic-control devices for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting

performance.



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B. Examine roughing-in of reinforcement and cast-in-place anchors to verify actual locations before installation.

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

3.2 APPLICATIONS

A. Multiple Pipe Supports: Secure pipes to trapeze member with clamps approved for application by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Hanger Rod Stiffeners: Install hanger rod stiffeners where indicated or scheduled on Drawings to receive them and where required to prevent buckling of hanger rods due to seismic forces.

C. Strength of Support and Seismic-Restraint Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static and seismic loads

within specified loading limits.

3.3 VIBRATION-CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLATION

A. Equipment Restraints: 1. Install resilient bolt isolation washers on equipment anchor bolts where clearance

between anchor and adjacent surface exceeds 0.125 inch.

B. Install bushing assemblies for anchor bolts for floor-mounted equipment, arranged to provide resilient media between anchor bolt and mounting hole in concrete base.

C. Install bushing assemblies for mounting bolts for wall-mounted equipment, arranged to provide resilient media where equipment or equipment-mounting channels are attached to wall.

D. Attachment to Structure: If specific attachment is not indicated, anchor bracing to structure at flanges of beams, at upper truss chords of bar joists, or at concrete members.

E. Drilled-in Anchors: 1. Identify position of reinforcing steel and other embedded items prior to drilling holes for

anchors. Do not damage existing reinforcing or embedded items during coring or

drilling. Notify the structural engineer if reinforcing steel or other embedded items are

encountered during drilling. Locate and avoid prestressed tendons, electrical and

telecommunications conduit, and gas lines.

2. Do not drill holes in concrete or masonry until concrete, mortar, or grout has achieved full design strength.

3. Wedge Anchors: Protect threads from damage during anchor installation. Heavy-duty sleeve anchors shall be installed with sleeve fully engaged in the structural element to

which anchor is to be fastened.

4. Adhesive Anchors: Clean holes to remove loose material and drilling dust prior to installation of adhesive. Place adhesive in holes proceeding from the bottom of the hole

and progressing toward the surface in such a manner as to avoid introduction of air

pockets in the adhesive.

5. Set anchors to manufacturer's recommended torque, using a torque wrench. 6. Install zinc-coated steel anchors for interior and stainless-steel anchors for exterior

applications.



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3.4 FIRE-SUPPRESSION VIBRATION-CONTROL DEVICE SCHEDULE

A. Supported Equipment: Air Compressor 1. Pads

a. Slab on grade up to 3 HP. 2. Housed Spring Mount:

a. 0.75 deflection for slab on grade. b. 1.5 deflection for span up to 30 ft. c. 2.5 deflection for span up to 40 ft.



FACILITY FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SERVICE PIPING 211100 - 1

SECTION 211100 - FACILITY FIRE-SUPPRESSION WATER-SERVICE PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

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

through wall into the building.

B. Utility-furnished products include water meters that will be furnished to the site, ready for installation.

C. Related Sections: 1. Division 21 Section "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for wet-pipe fire-suppression

sprinkler systems inside the building.

2. Division 21 Section "Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for dry-pipe fire-suppression sprinkler systems inside the building.

3.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

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

C. Field quality-control reports.


A. Regulatory Requirements: 1. Comply with requirements of utility company supplying water. Include tapping of water

mains and backflow prevention.

2. Comply with standards of authorities having jurisdiction for fire-suppression water-service piping, including materials, hose threads, installation, and testing.

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

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. Comply with the "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, or UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" for fire-service-main products.



E. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for materials, installations, tests, flushing, and valve and hydrant supervision for fire-suppression water-service piping.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Preparation for Transport: Prepare valves, including fire hydrants, according to the following: 1. Ensure that valves are dry and internally protected against rust and corrosion. 2. Protect valves against damage to threaded ends and flange faces. 3. Set valves in best position for handling. Set valves closed to prevent rattling.

B. During Storage: Use precautions for valves, , according to the following: 1. Do not remove end protectors unless necessary for inspection; then reinstall for storage. 2. Protect from weather. Store indoors and maintain temperature higher than ambient dew

point temperature. Support off the ground or pavement in watertight enclosures when

outdoor storage is necessary.

C. Handling: Use sling to handle valves if size requires handling by crane or lift. Rig valves to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use handwheels or stems as lifting or rigging points.

D. Deliver piping with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through shipping, storage, and handling to prevent pipe-end damage and to prevent entrance of dirt, debris, and moisture.

E. Protect stored piping from moisture and dirt. Elevate above grade. Do not exceed structural capacity of floor when storing inside.

F. Protect flanges, fittings, and specialties from moisture and dirt.

G. Store plastic piping protected from direct sunlight. Support to prevent sagging and bending.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping: Do not interrupt service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then

only after arranging to provide temporary water-distribution service according to requirements

indicated:

1. Notify Construction Manager no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of service.

2. Do not proceed with interruption of service without Construction Manager'swritten permission.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate connection to water main with utility company.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

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



B. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell and plain spigot end. 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. Anvil International, Inc. b. Shurjoint Piping Products. c. Star Pipe Products. d. Victaulic Company. e. .

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

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

D. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings: AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern. 1. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

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

2.2 Not allowed from 5'-0" outside the building to inside)

2.3 Not allowed from 5'-0" outside the building to inside

2.4 SPECIAL PIPE FITTINGS

A. Ductile-Iron Flexible Expansion Joints: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. EBAA Iron, Inc. b. ROMAC Industries Inc. c. Star Pipe Products. d. .

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron fitting with combination of flanged and mechanical-joint ends complying with AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include two

gasketed ball-joint sections and one or more gasketed sleeve sections. Assemble

components for offset and expansion indicated. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron

glands, rubber gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.

B. Ductile-Iron Deflection Fittings: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. EBAA Iron, Inc. b. .

2. Description: Compound, ductile-iron coupling fitting with sleeve and one or two flexing sections for up to 15-degree deflection, gaskets, and restrained-joint ends complying with

AWWA C110 or AWWA C153. Include AWWA C111, ductile-iron glands, rubber

gaskets, and steel bolts.

3. Pressure Rating: 250 psig minimum.



2.5 ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING

A. Standard: ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105.

B. Material: Linear low-density PE film of 0.008-inchHigh-density, cross-laminated PE film of 0.004-inch minimum thickness.

C. Form: Sheetortube.

D. Color: Blackornatural.

2.6 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Gaskets for Ferrous Piping and Copper-Alloy Tubing: ASME B16.21, asbestos free.

B. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8/A5.8M, BCuP Series.

C. Bonding Adhesive for Fiberglass Piping: As recommended by fiberglass piping manufacturer.

2.7 PIPING SPECIALTIES

A. Transition Fittings: Manufactured fitting or coupling same size as, with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

B. Tubular-Sleeve Pipe Couplings: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing. b. Dresser, Inc.; Dresser Piping Specialties. c. Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. (The); Pipe Products Division. d. JCM Industries. e. ROMAC Industries Inc. f. Smith-Blair, Inc.; a Sensus company. g. Viking Johnson. h. .

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

joined.

3. Standard: AWWA C219. 4. Center-Sleeve Material: Ductile iron. 5. Gasket Material: Natural or synthetic rubber. 6. Pressure Rating: 200 psig minimum. 7. Metal Component Finish: Corrosion-resistant coating or material.

2.8 GATE VALVES

A. AWWA Gate Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. American AVK Company; Valves & Fittings Division. b. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; American Flow Control Division.



c. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary. d. American R/D. e. Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc. f. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division. g. East Jordan Iron Works, Inc. h. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc. i. M&H Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc. j. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division. k. NIBCO INC. l. Tyler Pipe; a division of McWane, Inc.; Utilities Division. m. U.S. Pipe. n. . o. .

2. 200-psig, AWWA, Iron, Nonrising-Stem, Resilient-Seated Gate Valves: a. Description: Gray- or ductile-iron body and bonnet; with bronze or gray- or

ductile-iron gate, resilient seats, bronze stem, and stem nut.

b. Standard: AWWA C509. c. Pressure Rating: 200 psig. d. End Connections: Mechanical or push-on joint. e. Interior Coating: Complying with AWWA C550.

2.9 GATE VALVE ACCESSORIES AND SPECIALTIES

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

following available manufacturers offering products that may be incorporated into the

Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. American AVK Company; Valves & Fittings Division. b. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; American Flow Control Division. c. American Cast Iron Pipe Company; Waterous Company Subsidiary. d. Clow Valve Company; a division of McWane, Inc. e. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Stockham Division. f. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc. g. Mueller Co.; Water Products Division. h. NIBCO INC. i. Tyco Fire & Building Products LP. j. .

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

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

2.10 DETECTOR CHECK VALVES

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

1. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. 2. Badger Meter, Inc. 3. FEBCO; SPX Valves & Controls. 4. Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation. 5. Kennedy Valve; a division of McWane, Inc. 6. Mueller Co.; Hersey Meters Division.



7. Victaulic Company. 8. Viking Corporation. 9. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. 10. .

B. Description: Galvanized cast-iron body, bolted cover with air-bleed device for access to internal parts, and flanged ends. Include one-piece bronze disc with bronze bushings, pivot, and

replaceable seat. Include threaded bypass taps in inlet and outlet for bypass meter connection.

Set valve to allow minimal water flow through bypass meter when major water flow is required.

C. Standards: UL 312 and "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

D. Pressure Rating: 175 psig.

E. Water Meter: AWWA C700, disc type, at least one-fourth size of detector check valve. Include meter, bypass piping, gate valves, check valve, and connections to detector check valve.

2.11 PRESSURE-REDUCING VALVES

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

following:

a. Cash Acme; a division of The Reliance Worldwide Corporation. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. Honeywell Water Controls. d. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. e. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. f. .

2. Standard: ASSE 1003. 3. Pressure Rating: Initial pressure of 150 psig. 4. Size: . 5. Design Flow Rate: 6. Design Inlet Pressure: . 7. Design Outlet Pressure Setting: . 8. Body Material: Bronze with chrome-plated finish for NPS 2 and smaller; cast iron for

NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 3.

9. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 and smaller; flanged for NPS 2-1/2 and NPS 3.

B. Water Control Valves: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. CLA-VAL Automatic Control Valves. b. Flomatic Corporation. c. OCV Control Valves. d. Watts Regulator Company; Ames Fluid Control Systems. e. Watts Regulator Company; Watts ACV Division. f. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. g. .

2. Description: Pilot-operation, diaphragm-type, single-seated main water control valve with AWWA C550 or FDA-approved, interior epoxy coating. Include small pilot control

valve, restrictor device, specialty fittings, and sensor piping.



3. Pressure Rating: Initial pressure of 150 psig minimum. 4. Main Valve Body: Cast or ductile iron with AWWA C550 or FDA-approved, interior

epoxy coating; or stainless-steel body.

a. Pattern: [Angle] [Globe]-valve design. b. Trim: Stainless steel.

5. Design Flow Rate: . 6. Design Inlet Pressure: 7. Design Outlet Pressure Setting: 8. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 and smaller; flangedfor NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

2.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS

A. Reduced-Pressure-Principle Backflow Preventers: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. FEBCO; SPX Valves & Controls. d. Flomatic Corporation. e. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. f. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. g. .

2. Standard: ASSE 1013 . 3. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications. 4. Pressure Loss: 12 psig maximum, through middle one-third of flow range. 5. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Ratefor NPS 2 and smaller; > for NPS 2-1/2 and larger. 6. Body Material: Bronze for NPS 2 and smaller; [cast iron with interior lining complying

with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved] [steel with interior lining complying with

AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved] [stainless steel] for NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

7. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 and smaller; flanged for NPS 2-1/2 and larger. 8. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight through] [vertical inlet, horizontal

center section, and vertical outlet] [vertical] flow.

9. Accessories: a. Valves: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2 and smaller;

OS&Y gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

b. Air-Gap Fitting: ASME A112.1.2, matching backflow preventer connection.

B. Double-Check, Backflow-Prevention Assemblies: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide product indicated on Drawingsor comparable product by one of the following:

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. FEBCO; SPX Valves & Controls. d. Flomatic Corporation. e. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. f. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. g. .

3. Standard: ASSE 1015 . 4. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications unless otherwise indicated.



5. Pressure Loss: 5 psigmaximum, through middle one-third of flow range. 6. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Rate: for NPS 2 and smaller; for NPS 2-1/2 and larger. 7. Body Material: Bronze for NPS 2 and smaller; cast iron with interior lining complying

with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved steel with interior lining complying with

AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved for NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

8. End Connections: Threaded for NPS 2 and smaller; flangedfor NPS 2-1/2 and larger. 9. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight through] flow. 10. Accessories: Ball valves with threaded ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2 and smaller;

OS&Y gate valves with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

C. Reduced-Pressure-Detector, Fire-Protection Backflow Preventer Assemblies: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. FEBCO; SPX Valves & Controls. d. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. e. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. f. .

2. Standards: ASSE 1047 and UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

3. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications. 4. Pressure Loss: 12 psig maximum, through middle one-third of flow range. 5. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Rate: . 6. Body Material: [Cast iron with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is

FDA approved] [Steel with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is FDA

approved] [Stainless steel].

7. End Connections: Flanged. 8. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight through] [vertical inlet, horizontal


9. Accessories: a. Valves: UL 262, "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing; OS&Y gate

type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet.

b. Air-Gap Fitting: ASME A112.1.2, matching backflow preventer connection. c. Bypass: With displacement-type water meter, shutoff valves, and reduced-

pressure backflow preventer.

D. Double-Check, Detector-Assembly Backflow Preventers: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. Ames Fire & Waterworks; a division of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. b. Conbraco Industries, Inc.; Apollo Valves. c. FEBCO; SPX Valves & Controls. d. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. e. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Water Control Products Division. f. .

2. Standards: ASSE 1048 and UL's "Fire Protection Equipment Directory" listing or "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing.

3. Operation: Continuous-pressure applications. 4. Pressure Loss: 5 psigmaximum, through middle one-third of flow range. 5. Pressure Loss at Design Flow Rate: .



6. Body Material: [Cast iron with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved] [Steel with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is FDA

approved] [Stainless steel].

7. End Connections: Flanged. 8. Configuration: Designed for [horizontal, straight through] [vertical inlet, horizontal


9. Accessories: a. Valves: UL 262, "Approval Guide," published by FM Global, listing, approved;

OS&Y gate type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet.

b. Bypass: With displacement-type water meter, shutoff valves, and reduced-pressure backflow preventer.

10.

2.13 PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURES

A. Freeze-Protection Enclosures: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

following:

a. AquaShield. b. BF Products. c. DekoRRa Products LLC. d. Dunco Manufacturing, Inc. e. G&C Enclosures. f. Hot Box, Inc. g. HydroCowl, Inc. h. Piedmont Well Covers, Inc. i. Watts Water Technologies, Inc. j. .

2. Description: Insulated enclosure designed to protect aboveground water piping, equipment, or specialties from freezing and damage, with heat source to maintain

minimum internal temperature of 40 deg F when external temperatures reach as low as

minus 34 deg F.

3. Standard: ASSE 1060. 4. Class I: For equipment or devices other than pressure or atmospheric vacuum breakers. 5. Class I-V: For pressure or atmospheric vacuum breaker equipment or devices. Include

drain opening in housing.

a. Housing: Reinforced-aluminumfiberglassconstruction. 1) Size: Of dimensions indicated but not less than those required for access

and service of protected unit.

2) Drain opening for units with drain connection. 3) Access doors with locking devices. 4) Insulation inside housing. 5) Anchoring devices for attaching housing to concrete base.

b. Electric heating cable or heater with self-limiting temperature control.



PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EARTHWORK

A. Comply with excavating, trenching, and backfilling requirements in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

3.2 PIPING INSTALLATION

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

B. Install ductile-iron, water-service piping according to AWWA C600 and AWWA M41. 1. Install encasement for piping according to ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105.

C. Install PVC, AWWA pipe according to ASTM F 645 and AWWA M23.

D. Bury piping with depth of cover over top at least 30 inches, with top at least 12 inchesbelow level of maximum frost penetration, and according to the following:

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

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

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

1. Terminate fire-suppression water-service piping at building floor slabuntil building-water-piping systems are installed. Terminate piping with caps, plugs, or flanges as

required for piping material. Make connections to building's fire-suppression water-

service piping systems when those systems are installed.

G. Install underground piping with restrained joints at horizontal and vertical changes in direction. Use restrained-joint piping, thrust blocks, anchors, tie-rods and clamps, and other supports.

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

I. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Section "Domestic Water Piping" for potable-water piping inside the building.

3.3 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

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

aboveground applications unless otherwise indicated.

B. Install unions adjacent to each valve in tubing NPS 2 and smaller.

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

D. Ream ends of tubes and remove burrs.



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

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

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

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

I. PVC Piping Gasketed Joints: Use joining materials according to AWWA C900. Construct joints with elastomeric seals and lubricant according to ASTM D 2774 or ASTM D 3139.

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

K. Do not use flanges or unions for underground piping.

3.4 ANCHORAGE INSTALLATION

A. Anchorage, General: Install water-distribution piping with restrained joints. Anchorages and restrained-joint types that may be used include the following:

1. Concrete thrust blocks. 2. Locking mechanical joints. 3. Set-screw mechanical retainer glands. 4. Bolted flanged joints. 5. Heat-fused joints. 6. Pipe clamps and tie rods. 7. .

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

1. Gasketed-Joint, Ductile-Iron, Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA C600. 2. Gasketed-Joint, PVC Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA M23. 3. Bonded-Joint Fiberglass, Water-Service Piping: According to AWWA M45.

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

3.5 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. AWWA Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44. Install each underground valve with stem pointing up and with valve box.

B. AWWA Valves Other Than Gate Valves: Comply with AWWA C600 and AWWA M44.

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

D. MSS Valves: Install as component of connected piping system.



E. Pressure-Reducing Valves: Install aboveground between shutoff valves. Install full-size valved bypass.

3.6 DETECTOR CHECK VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Install aboveground.

B. Install for proper direction of flow. Install bypass with water meter, gate valves on each side of meter, and check valve downstream from meter.

3.7 BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSTALLATION

A. Install backflow preventers of type, size, and capacity indicated. Include valves and test cocks. Install according to requirements of plumbing and health department and authorities having

jurisdiction.

B. Do not install backflow preventers that have relief drain in vault or in other spaces subject to flooding.

C. Do not install bypass piping around backflow preventers.

3.8 PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION

A. Install concrete base level and with top approximately 2 inches above grade.

B. Install protective enclosure over valves and equipment.

C. Anchor protective enclosure to concrete base.

3.9 ALARM DEVICE INSTALLATION

A. General: Comply with NFPA 24 for devices and methods of valve supervision. Underground valves with valve box do not require supervision.

B. Supervisory Switches: Supervise valves in open position. 1. Valves: Grind away portion of exposed valve stem. Bolt switch, with plunger in stem

depression, to OS&Y gate-valve yoke.

2. Indicator Posts: Drill and thread hole in upper-barrel section at target plate. Install switch, with toggle against target plate, on barrel of indicator post.

C. Locking and Sealing: Secure unsupervised valves as follows: 1. Valves: Install chain and padlock on open OS&Y gate valve. 2. Post Indicators: Install padlock on wrench on indicator post.

D. Connect alarm devices to building's fire-alarm system. Wiring and fire-alarm devices are specified in Division 28 Sections.

3.10 CONNECTIONS

A. Connect fire-suppression water-service piping to [utility water main] [existing water main] . .



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

C. Connect waste piping from concrete vault drains to [sanitary sewerage system. Comply with requirements in Division 22 Section "Facility Sanitary Sewers" for connection to sanitary

sewer] [storm-drainage system. Comply with requirements in Division 33 Section "Storm

Utility Drainage Piping" for connection to storm sewer].

3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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

B. Piping Tests: Conduct piping tests before joints are covered and after concrete thrust blocks have hardened sufficiently. Fill pipeline 24 hours before testing and apply test pressure to

stabilize system. Use only potable water.

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

1. Increase pressure in 50-psig increments and inspect each joint between increments. Hold at test pressure for one hour; decrease to 0 psig. Slowly increase again to test pressure

and hold for one more hour. Maximum allowable leakage is 2 quarts per hour per 100

joints. Remake leaking joints with new materials and repeat test until leakage is within

allowed limits.

D. Prepare test and inspection reports.

3.12 IDENTIFICATION

A. Install continuous underground detectable warning tape during backfilling of trench for underground fire-suppression water-service piping. Locate below finished grade, directly over

piping. Underground warning tapes are specified in Division 31 Section "Earth Moving."

B. Permanently attach equipment nameplate or marker indicating plastic fire-suppression water-service piping or fire-suppression water-service piping with electrically insulated fittings, on

main electrical meter panel. Comply with requirements for identifying devices in Division 22

Section "Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment."

3.13 CLEANING

A. Clean and disinfect combined domestic water and fire-suppression water-service piping as follows:

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

2. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in

NFPA 24 for flushing of piping. Flush piping system with clean, potable water until dirty

water does not appear at points of outlet.

3. Use purging and disinfecting procedure prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction or, if method is not prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction, use procedure described in

AWWA C651 or do as follows:



a. Fill system or part of system with water/chlorine solution containing at least 50 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for 24 hours.

b. Drain system or part of system of previous solution and refill with water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 ppm of chlorine; isolate and allow to stand for

three hours.

c. After standing time, flush system with clean, potable water until no chlorine remains in water coming from system.

d. Submit water samples in sterile bottles to authorities having jurisdiction. Repeat procedure if biological examination shows evidence of contamination.

B. Prepare reports of purging and disinfecting activities.

3.14 PIPING SCHEDULE

A. Underground fire-suppression water-service piping NPS 4 shall beone of the following: 1. Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe; mechanical-joint, fittings; glands, gaskets, and bolts;

and gasketed joints.

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

3. PE, Class 150, fire-service pipe; molded PE fittings; and heat-fusion joints. 4. PVC, Class 150 pipe listed for fire-protection service; PVC fittings of same class as pipe;


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

1. Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe; mechanical-joint, fittings; glands, gaskets, and bolts; and gasketed joints.

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

3. PE, Class 150fire-service pipe; molded PE fittings; and heat-fusion joints. 4. PVC, Class 150 pipe listed for fire-protection service; PVC fittings of same class as pipe;


C. Underslab fire-suppression water-service piping NPS 3 and NPS 4 shall be one of the following: 1. Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe; mechanical-joint, [ductile- or gray-iron, standard-

pattern] [or] [ductile-iron, compact-pattern] fittings; glands, gaskets, and bolts; and

restrained, gasketed joints.

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

D. Underslab fire-suppression water-service piping NPS 6 to NPS 12 shall be one of the following: 1. Mechanical-joint, ductile-iron pipe; mechanical-joint, fittings; glands, gaskets, and bolts;

and restrained, gasketed joints.

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

3.15 VALVE SCHEDULE

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



B. Underground fire-suppression water-service shutoff valves NPS 3 and larger shall be one of the following:

1. 200-psig, AWWA, iron, nonrising-stem, resilient-seated gate valves. 2. 175-psig, UL-listed or FM-approved, iron, nonrising-stem gate valves.

C. Indicator-post underground fire-suppression water-service valves NPS 3 and larger shall be 175-psig, UL-listed or FM-approved, iron, nonrising-stem gate valves with indicator-post

flange.

END OF SECTION 211100


WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS 211313 - 1

SECTION 21 13 13 - WET-PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL



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. Control panels. 8. Pressure gages.

B. Related Sections: 1. Division 21 "Facility Fire Suppression Water Service Piping. 2. Division 21 Section "Electric-Drive, Centrifugal Fire Pumps " for fire pumps, pressure-

maintenance pumps, and fire-pump controllers.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

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

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: Automatic sprinklers are attached to piping containing water and that is connected to water supply through alarm valve. Water discharges immediately from

sprinklers when they are opened. Sprinklers open when heat melts fusible link or destroys

frangible device. Hose connections are included if indicated.

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Standard-Pressure Piping System Component: Listed for 175-psig minimum working pressure. 1. Available fire-hydrant flow test records indicate the following conditions:

a. Obtain flow test from owner.

B. 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. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications: a. Building Service Areas: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. b. Electrical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1.



c. Machine Shops: Ordinary Hazard, Group 2. d. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: Ordinary Hazard, Group 1. e. Office and Public Areas: Light Hazard . f. Service Garages: Service area welding area and high bay storage (no racks_ all

dry pipe..

g. Solvent Cleaning Areas: Extra Hazard, Group 2. 3. Minimum Density for Automatic-Sprinkler Piping Design:

a. Light-Hazard Occupancy0.10 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area. b. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 1 Occupancy: 0.15 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area. c. Ordinary-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: 0.20 gpm over 1500-sq. ft. area. d. Extra-Hazard, Group 2 Occupancy: 0.40 gpm over 2500-sq. ft. area. e. Special Occupancy Hazard: As determined by authorities having jurisdiction.

4. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler: Per UL listing. 5. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler:

a. Office Spaces: 225 sq. ft. b. Storage Areas: 130 sq. ft. c. Mechanical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft. d. Electrical Equipment Rooms: 130 sq. ft. e. Other Areas: According to NFPA 13 recommendations unless otherwise indicated.

6. Total Combined Hose-Stream Demand Requirement: According to NFPA 13 unless otherwise indicated:

a. Light-Hazard Occupancies: 100 gpm for 30 minutes. b. Ordinary-Hazard Occupancies: 250 gpm for 60 to 90 minutes.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

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

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. 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.

D. Qualification Data: For qualified Installer and professional engineer or NICET III

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

applicable.

F. Welding certificates.

G. Fire-hydrant flow test report.



H. 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."

I. Field quality-control reports.

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


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.

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." 2013

1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Interruption of Existing Sprinkler Service: Do not interrupt sprinkler service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only

after arranging to provide temporary sprinkler service according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of sprinkler service.

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

1.9 COORDINATION

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

1.10 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. Include separate cabinet with

sprinklers and wrench for each type of sprinkler used on Project.



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 locat

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