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ESquare SPECS Volume 3ELIZABETH HOUSE III (EH3) AND SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL RECREATION AND
AQUATICS CENTER (SCRRAC)
VOLUME 3
Prepared By KGD Architecture 1101 15th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Prepared For Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County 10400 Detrick Avenue Kensington, MD 20895
Elizabeth Square, Phase 1 KGD Architecture
Silver Spring, Maryland Issue for Construction
June 20, 2019
SECTION 00 0111
UNIT PRICES
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION
CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS – SCRRAC LEED
SCRRAC LEED Scorecard, June 20, 2019
EXTERIOR ENCLOSURE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS – EH3
GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS - SCRRAC
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DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 4119 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION
DIVISION 04 MASONRY
DIVISION 05 METALS
05 3100 STEEL DECK
05 5000 METAL FABRICATIONS
05 5300 METAL GRATINGS
05 7000 DECORATIVE METAL
05 7301 DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS FOR SITEWORK
05 7313 GLAZED DECORATIVE METAL RAILINGS
DIVISION 06 WOOD, PLASTIC, AND COMPOSITES
06 1000 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 4400 WOOD GRILLES
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DIVISION 07 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 1300 BELOW-GRADE SHEET WATERPROOFING
07 1413 HOT FLUID-APPLIED RUBBERIZED ASPHALT WATERPROOFING
07 1616 CRYSTALLINE WATERPROOFING
07 1800 TRAFFIC COATINGS
07 1900 WATER REPELLENTS
07 2100 THERMAL INSULATION
072600 VAPOR RETARDERS
07 2726 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS
07 4213 METAL PLANK WALL AND SOFFIT PANELS
07 4223 METAL-COMPOSITE MATERIAL WALL PANELS
07 4229 TERRA COTTA WALL PANELS
07 4646 FIBER-CEMENT PANELS
07 6200 SHEET METAL FLASHING AND TRIM
07 7200 ROOF ACCESSORIES
07 8100 APPLIED FIREPROOFING
07 8413 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING
07 9200 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 OPENINGS
08 1416 FLUSH WOOD DOORS
08 1433 STILE AND RAIL WOOD DOORS
08 1613 FLUSH FIBERGLASS DOORS AND FRAMES
08 3113 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES
08 3313 COILING COUNTER DOORS
08 3323 OVERHEAD ROLLING DOORS
08 3513 FOLDING DOORS
08 4126 ALL-GLASS ENTRANCE SYSTEMS
08 4229 SLIDING AUTOMATIC ENTRANCES
08 4413 GLAZED ALUMINUM CURTAIN WALLS
08 5113 ALUMINUM WINDOWS AND WINDOW WALLS
08 5313 VINYL WINDOWS AND TERRACE DOORS
08 7100 DOOR HARDWARE
08 8000 GLAZING
08 8300 MIRRORS
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VOLUME 2
09 2100 GYPSUM BOARD ASSEMBLIES
09 2116 GYPSUM BOARD SHAFT WALL ASSEMBLIES
09 2300 GYPSUM PLASTERING
09 5133 ACOUSTICAL METAL PAN CEILINGS
09 6466 WOOD ATHLETIC FLOORING
09 6513 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES
09 6516 RESILIENT SHEET FLOORING
09 6519 RESILIENT TILE FLOORING
09 6566 RESILIENT ATHLETIC FLOORING
09 6623 RESINOUS MATRIX TERRAZZO FLOORING
09 6723 INDUSTRIAL RESINOUS FLOOR COATINGS
09 6800 CARPETING
09 9100 PAINTING
09 9653 ELASTOMERIC COATINGS
DIVISION 10 SPECIALTIES
Interior and Exterior Sign Systems Message Schedules
10 1419 DIMENSIONAL LETTER SIGNAGE
10 1423 INTERIOR PANEL SIGNAGE
10 1473 PAINTED SIGNAGE
10 2213 WIRE MESH PARTITIONS
10 2239 FOLDING PANEL PARTITIONS
10 2243 SLIDING PANEL PARTITIONS
10 2600 WALL PROTECTION
10 4413 FIRE PROTECTION CABINETS
10 4416 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10 5126 PLASTIC LOCKERS
10 5500 POSTAL SPECIALTIES
10 5700 CLOSET SPECIALTIES
10 7316 METAL CANOPIES
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DIVISION 11 EQUIPMENT
11 2423 BUILDING FAÇADE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
11 3100 APPLIANCES
DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS
12 3530 RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN AND BATH CASEWORK
12 3553 PHENOLIC-CORE CASEWORK AND COUNTERTOPS
12 3616 METAL COUNTERTOPS
12 3661 SIMULATED-STONE COUNTERTOPS
12 6600 TELESCOPING STANDS
DIVISION 13 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13 1100 SWIMMING POOLS
DIVISION 14 CONVEYING EQUIPMENT
14 9182 TRASH CHUTES
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VOLUME 3
21 0518 ESCUTCHEONS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING
21 0523 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING
21 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING AND
EQUIPMENT
21 1119 FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
21 1200 FIRE-SUPPRESSION STANDPIPES
21 3113 ELECTRIC-DRIVE, CENTRIFUGAL FIRE PUMPS
21 3400 PRESSURE-MAINTENANCE PUMPS
DIVISION 22 PLUMBING
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 0523.12 BALL VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 0523.13 BUTTERFLY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 0523.14 CHECK VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 0529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT
22 0533 HEAT TRACING FOR PLUMBING PIPING
22 0548.13 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 PUMPS
22 1123.13 DOMESTIC-WATER PACKAGED BOOSTER PUMPS
22 1316 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING
22 1319 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES
22 1329 SANITARY SEWERAGE PUMPS
22 1413 FACILITY STORM DRAINAGE PIPING
22 1423 STORM DRAINAGE PIPING SPECIALTIES
22 1429 SUMP PUMPS
22 4213.16 COMMERCIAL URINALS
22 4216.13 COMMERCIAL LAVATORIES
22 4216.16 COMMERCIAL SINKS
22 4223 COMMERCIAL SHOWERS
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DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)
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 0533 HEAT TRACING FOR HVAC PIPING
23 0548 VIBRATION ISOLATION AND SEISMIC RESTRAINTS FOR MECHANICAL
COMPONENTS
23 0713 DUCT INSULATION
23 0900 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
23 0993 SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS FOR HVAC CONTROLS
23 1113 FACILITY FUEL-OIL PIPING
23 1123 FACILITY NATURAL-GAS PIPING
23 2113 HYDRONIC PIPING
23 2123 HYDRONIC PUMPS
23 2300 REFRIGERANT PIPING
23 2533 HVAC WATER FILTRATION EQUIPMENT
23 3113 METAL DUCTS
23 3116 NONMETAL DUCTS
23 3346 FLEXIBLE DUCTS
23 5100 GENERATOR/ TURBINE EXHAUST SYSTEM
23 5113 DRAFT CONTROL SYSTEM
23 5113.16 VENT DAMPERS
23 5123 GAS VENTS
23 5216 CONDENSING BOILERS
23 6423.16 HEAT RECOVERY CHILLERS
23 6426.16 WATER-COOLED, ROTARY-SCREW WATER CHILLERS
23 6500 COOLING TOWERS
23 7313.16 INDOOR, SEMI-CUSTOM AIR-HANDLING UNITS
23 7313.17 CUSTOM AIR HANDLING UNITS – POOL
23 7416.13 PACKAGED ROOFTOP WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMP
23 8126 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS
23 8146 WATER-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS
23 8219 FAN COIL UNITS
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23 8236 FINNED-TUBE RADIATION HEATERS
23 8239.13 CABINET UNIT HEATERS
23 8239.19 WALL AND CEILING UNIT HEATERS
23 8413.29 SELF-CONTAINED STEAM HUMIDIFIERS
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26 0543 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
26 0544 SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING
26 0548.16 SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
26 0553 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
26 0572 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE SHORT-CIRCUIT STUDY
26 0573 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY
26 0574 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE ARC-FLASH STUDY
26 0800 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL
26 0913 ELECTRICAL POWER MONITORING AND CONTROL
26 0923 LIGHTING CONTROLS - LUTRON
26 2200 LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
26 2713 ELECTRICITY METERING
26 2726 WIRING DEVICES
26 2923 VARIABLE-FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS
26 3213 ENGINE GENERATORS
26 3600 TRANSFER SWITCHES
26 4313 SURGE PROTECTION FOR LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CIRCUITS
26 5100 ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING LUMINAIRES
26 5119 LED INTERIOR LIGHTING
26 5619 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS
27 0537 FIRESTOPPING
27 1100 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ROOMS FITTING
27 1300 COMMUNICATION BACKBONE CABLING
27 1500 COMMUNICATIONS HORIZONTAL CABLING
27 4100 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS
27 5100 PAGING SYSTEMS
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DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 3111 DIGITAL, ADDRESSABLE FIRE-ALARM SYSTEM
DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK
DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 1313 CONCRETE PAVING
32 1400 UNIT PAVING
32 1713 PARKING BUMPERS
32 3300 SITE FURNISHINGS
32 5001 MISCELLANEOUS METAL SITE WORK
32 9100 SOILS
32 9300 PLANTS
DIVISION 33 UTILITIES
33 4600 SUBDRAINAGE
Elizabeth House, Silver Spring, Maryland, for For LEE Development Group
Prepared by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, dated August 5, 2014.
Revised Report of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Analysis,
Elizabeth House, Silver Spring, Maryland, for HOC of Montgomery County,
Prepared by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, dated August 5, 2014, revised July 18, 2017.
Letter Report of Supplemental Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration,
Elizabeth Square III, Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland.
Prepared by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, dated February 27, 2018.
Appendix 2B Multifamily Rental Financing Program Guide, MDHCD, August 9, 2016
Exhibit E.1: Development Quality Threshold Narrative, Elizabeth House III
Exhibit E.2: Development Quality Self-Scoring and Narrative, Elizabeth House III
Appendix 3C EnergyStar Multifamily High Rise National Performance Path Requirements, v1.0
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Cx Appendix 3 – Commissioning Team Responsibilities Matrix
Cx Appendix 4 – SCRRAC Master Equipment List
Cx Appendix 5 - Sample Draft Equipment Prefunctional Checklist
Cx Appendix 6 - Sample Draft Functional Test Procedure
Cx Appensix 8 – Commissioning Submittal Requirements - SCRRAC
Cx Appendix 9 – Building Operator Training Plan
Cx Appendix 11 – Commissioning Coordination Matrix
Cx Appendix 12 – Draft Commissioning Plan
Cx Appendix 13 – Program of Requirements
Appendix 5E LEED Boundary Diagram, dated August 31, 2018
END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 21 0513
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.
B. Section 01 9113 – General Commissioning Requirements – EH3
C. Section 01 9113.14 – General Commissioning Requirements – SCRRAC
D. Section 23 0800 – Commissioning of Mechanical
E. Section 26 0800 – Commissioning of Electrical
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:
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
B. Comply with IEEE 841 for severe-duty motors.
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2.2 MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS
A. Duty: Continuous duty at ambient temperature of 40 deg C and at altitude of 3300 feet
(1000 m) 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. Multispeed Motors: Variable torque.
1. For motors with 2:1 speed ratio, consequent pole, single winding.
2. For motors with other than 2:1 speed ratio, separate winding for each speed.
E. Multispeed Motors: Separate winding for each speed.
F. Rotor: Random-wound, squirrel cage.
G. Bearings: Regreasable, shielded, antifriction ball bearings suitable for radial and thrust loading.
H. Temperature Rise: Match insulation rating.
I. Insulation: Class F.
J. 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.
K. 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 and Multispeed Controllers: Match wiring connection
requirements for controller with required motor leads. Provide terminals in motor terminal box,
suited to control method.
coordinated with and approved by controller manufacturer.
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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 H insulation.
4. Thermal Protection: Comply with NEMA MG 1 requirements for thermally protected
motors.
C. Severe-Duty Motors: Comply with IEEE 841, with 1.15 minimum service factor.
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.
B. Multispeed Motors: Variable-torque, permanent-split-capacitor type.
C. Bearings: Prelubricated, antifriction ball bearings or sleeve bearings suitable for radial and
thrust loading.
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.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 21 0517
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SLEEVES
A. Cast-Iron Wall Pipes: Cast or fabricated of cast or ductile iron and equivalent to ductile-iron
pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop unless otherwise indicated.
B. Galvanized-Steel Wall Pipes: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, with plain ends and welded
steel collar; zinc coated.
C. Galvanized-Steel-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, zinc
coated, with plain ends.
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D. PVC-Pipe Sleeves: ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.
E. Galvanized-Steel-Sheet Sleeves: 0.0239-inch (0.6-mm) minimum thickness; round tube closed
with welded longitudinal joint.
F. Molded-PE or -PP Sleeves: Removable, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth outer surface with
nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.
G. Molded-PVC Sleeves: With nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms.
2.2 STACK-SLEEVE FITTINGS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers offering
products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Smith, Jay R. Mfg. Co.
2. Zurn Specification Drainage Operation; Zurn Plumbing Products Group.
B. Description: Manufactured, cast-iron sleeve with integral clamping flange. Include clamping
ring, bolts, and nuts for membrane flashing.
1. Underdeck Clamp: Clamping ring with setscrews.
2.3 SLEEVE-SEAL SYSTEMS
1. Advance Products & Systems, Inc.
2. CALPICO, Inc.
5. Proco Products, Inc.
B. Description: Modular sealing-element unit, designed for field assembly, for filling annular
space between piping and sleeve.
1. Sealing Elements: EPDM-rubber interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include
type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe.
2. Pressure Plates: Stainless steel.
3. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Stainless steel of length required to secure pressure plates to
sealing elements.
1. Presealed Systems.
B. Description: Manufactured plastic, sleeve-type, waterstop assembly made for imbedding in
concrete slab or wall. Unit has plastic or rubber waterstop collar with center opening to match
piping OD.
2.5 GROUT
A. Standard: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, Grade B, post-hardening and volume-adjusting, dry,
hydraulic-cement grout.
D. Packaging: Premixed and factory packaged.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SLEEVE INSTALLATION
A. Install sleeves for piping passing through penetrations in floors, partitions, roofs, and walls.
B. For sleeves that will have sleeve-seal system installed, select sleeves of size large enough to
provide 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between piping and concrete slabs and walls.
1. Sleeves are not required for core-drilled holes.
C. Install sleeves in concrete floors, concrete roof slabs, and concrete walls as new slabs and walls
are constructed.
1. Permanent sleeves are not required for holes in slabs formed by molded-PE or -PP
sleeves.
2. 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 (50 mm) above finished floor level.
3. Using grout, seal the space outside of sleeves in slabs and walls without sleeve-seal
system.
D. Install sleeves for pipes passing through interior partitions.
1. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces.
2. Install sleeves that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space
between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.
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3. Seal annular space between sleeve and piping or piping insulation; use joint sealants
appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint. Comply with requirements for sealants
specified in Section 07 9200 "Joint Sealants."
E. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors
at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Comply with requirements
for firestopping specified in Section 07 8413 "Penetration Firestopping."
F. All exterior wall pipe penetrations above and below grade shall be sleeved and sealed/caulked
watertight.
3.2 STACK-SLEEVE-FITTING INSTALLATION
A. Install stack-sleeve fittings in new slabs as slabs are constructed.
1. Install fittings that are large enough to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space
between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation.
2. Secure flashing between clamping flanges for pipes penetrating floors with membrane
waterproofing. Comply with requirements for flashing specified in Section 07 6200
"Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim."
3. Install section of cast-iron soil pipe to extend sleeve to 2 inches (50 mm) above finished
floor level.
4. Extend cast-iron sleeve fittings below floor slab as required to secure clamping ring if
ring is specified.
5. Using grout, seal the space around outside of stack-sleeve fittings.
B. Fire-Barrier Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of floors at pipe penetrations. Seal
pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Comply with requirements for firestopping specified
in Section 07 8413 "Penetration Firestopping."
3.3 SLEEVE-SEAL-SYSTEM INSTALLATION
A. Install sleeve-seal systems in sleeves in exterior concrete walls and slabs-on-grade at service
piping entries into building.
B. Select type, size, and number of sealing elements required for piping material and size and for
sleeve ID or hole size. Position piping in center of sleeve. Center piping in penetration,
assemble sleeve-seal system components, and install in annular space between piping and
sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make a
watertight seal.
3.4 SLEEVE-SEAL-FITTING INSTALLATION
A. Install sleeve-seal fittings in new walls and slabs as they are constructed.
B. Assemble fitting components of length to be flush with both surfaces of concrete slabs and
walls. Position waterstop flange to be centered in concrete slab or wall.
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C. Secure nailing flanges to concrete forms.
D. Using grout, seal the space around outside of sleeve-seal fittings.
3.5 SLEEVE AND SLEEVE-SEAL SCHEDULE
A. Use sleeves and sleeve seals for the following piping-penetration applications:
1. Exterior Concrete Walls above Grade:
a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 (DN 150): Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.
b. Piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and Larger: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.
2. Exterior Concrete Walls below Grade:
a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 (DN 150): Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves with sleeve-
seal system.
1) Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between
piping and sleeve for installing sleeve-seal system.
b. Piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and Larger: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves with sleeve-
seal system.
3. Concrete Slabs-on-Grade:
a. Piping Smaller Than NPS 6 (DN 150): Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves with sleeve-
seal system.
b. Piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and Larger: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves with sleeve-
seal system.
4. Concrete Slabs above Grade:
b. Piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and Larger: Galvanized-steel-pipe sleeves.
5. Interior Partitions:
b. Piping NPS 6 (DN 150) and Larger: Galvanized-steel-sheet sleeves.
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END OF SECTION
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SECTION 21 0518
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
A. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With rough-brass finish and setscrew fastener.
B. One-Piece, Deep-Pattern Type: Deep-drawn, box-shaped brass with chrome-plated finish and
spring-clip fasteners.
C. One-Piece, Stamped-Steel Type: With chrome-plated finish and spring-clip fasteners.
D. Split-Casting Brass Type: With rough-brass finish and with concealed hinge and setscrew.
E. Split-Plate, Stamped-Steel Type: With chrome-plated finish, exposed-rivet hinge, and spring-
clip fasteners.
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2.2 FLOOR PLATES
A. One-Piece Floor Plates: Cast-iron flange with holes for fasteners.
B. Split-Casting Floor Plates: Cast brass with concealed hinge.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install escutcheons for piping penetrations of walls, ceilings, and finished floors.
B. Install escutcheons with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with
OD that completely covers opening.
1. Escutcheons for New Piping:
a. Piping with Fitting or Sleeve Protruding from Wall: One-piece, deep-pattern type.
b. Chrome-Plated Piping: One-piece, cast-brass or split-casting brass type with
polished, chrome-plated finish.
with concealed hinge.
d. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece,
stamped-steel type or split-plate, stamped-steel type with concealed hinge with
chrome finish.
e. Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel
type with chrome finish.
f. Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, stamped-steel type or split-
plate, stamped-steel type with exposed-rivet hinge.
g. Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, stamped-steel type or split-plate,
stamped-steel type with exposed-rivet hinge.
2. Escutcheons for Existing Piping:
a. Chrome-Plated Piping: Split-casting brass type with polished, chrome-plated
finish.
b. Insulated Piping: Split-plate, stamped-steel type with concealed hinge.
c. Bare Piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: Split-plate,
stamped-steel type with concealed hinge, with chrome finish.
d. Bare Piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: Split-plate, stamped-steel
type with concealed hinge, with chrome finish.
e. Bare Piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: Split-plate, stamped-steel type with
exposed-rivet hinge.
f. Bare Piping in Equipment Rooms: Split-plate, stamped-steel type with exposed-
rivet hinge.
C. Install floor plates for piping penetrations of equipment-room floors.
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D. Install floor plates with ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of piping and with OD
that completely covers opening.
3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Replace broken and damaged escutcheons and floor plates using new materials.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 21 0523
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
4. Check valves.
7. NRS gate valves.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
B. NRS: Nonrising stem.
D. SBR: Styrene-butadiene rubber.
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1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Prepare valves for shipping as follows:
1. Protect internal parts against rust and corrosion.
2. Protect threads, flange faces, and weld ends.
3. Set valves open to minimize exposure of functional surfaces.
B. Use the following precautions during storage:
1. Maintain valve end protection.
2. Store valves indoors and maintain at higher than ambient dew point temperature. If
outdoor storage is necessary, store valves off the ground in watertight enclosures.
C. Use sling to handle large valves; rig sling to avoid damage to exposed parts. Do not use
operating handles or stems as lifting or rigging points.
D. Protect flanges and specialties from moisture and dirt.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVES
A. UL Listed: Valves shall be listed in UL's "Online Certifications Directory" under the headings
listed below and shall bear UL mark:
1. Main Level: HAMV - Fire Main Equipment.
a. Level 1: HCBZ - Indicator Posts, Gate Valve.
b. Level 1: HLOT - Valves.
1) Level 3: HLUG - Ball Valves, System Control.
2) Level 3: HLXS - Butterfly Valves.
3) Level 3: HMER - Check Valves.
4) Level 3: HMRZ - Gate Valves.
2. Main Level: VDGT - Sprinkler System & Water Spray System Devices.
a. Level 1: VQGU - Valves, Trim and Drain.
B. FM Global Approved: Valves shall be listed in its "Approval Guide," under the headings listed
below:
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2) Check valves.
3) Miscellaneous valves.
C. Source Limitations for Valves: Obtain valves for each valve type from single manufacturer.
D. ASME Compliance:
E. AWWA Compliance: Comply with AWWA C606 for grooved-end connections.
F. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 24 for valves.
G. Valve Pressure Ratings: Not less than the minimum pressure rating indicated or higher as
required by system pressures.
H. Valve Sizes: Same as upstream piping unless otherwise indicated.
I. Valve Actuator Types:
1. Worm-gear actuator with handwheel for quarter-turn valves, except for trim and drain
valves.
2. Handwheel: For other than quarter-turn trim and drain valves.
3. Handlever: For quarter-turn trim and drain valves NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller.
2.2 TWO-PIECE BALL VALVES WITH INDICATORS
A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
B. Description:
1. UL 1091, except with ball instead of disc and FM Global standard for indicating valves
(butterfly or ball type), Class Number 1112.
2. Minimum Pressure Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa).
3. Body Design: Two piece.
4. Body Material: Forged brass or bronze.
5. Port Size: Full.
8. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
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10. Supervisory Switch: Internal or external.
11. End Connections for Valves NPS 1 (DN 25) through NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded ends.
12. End Connections for Valves NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65): Grooved ends.
2.3 BRONZE BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS
following:
2. Milwaukee Valve Company.
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball
type), Class Number 1112.
3. Body Material: Bronze.
4. Seat Material: EPDM.
6. Disc: Bronze.
9. Ends Connections for Valves NPS 1 (DN 25) through NPS 2 (DN 50): Threaded ends.
10. Ends Connections for Valves NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65): Grooved ends.
2.4 IRON BUTTERFLY VALVES WITH INDICATORS
following:
4. Victaulic Company.
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 1091 and FM Global standard for indicating valves, (butterfly or ball type),
Class Number 112.
3. Body Material: Cast or ductile iron with nylon, EPDM, epoxy, or polyamide coating.
4. Seat Material: EPDM.
5. Stem: Stainless steel.
7. Actuator: Worm gear or traveling nut.
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9. Body Design: Lug or wafer or Grooved-end connections.
2.5 CHECK VALVES
following:
5. Viking Corporation.
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 312 and FM Global standard for swing check valves, Class Number 1210.
3. Type: Single swing check.
4. Body Material: Cast iron, ductile iron, or bronze.
5. Clapper: Bronze, ductile iron, or stainless steel with elastomeric seal.
6. Clapper Seat: Brass, bronze, or stainless steel.
7. Hinge Shaft: Bronze or stainless steel.
8. Hinge Spring: Stainless steel.
9. End Connections: Flanged, grooved, or threaded.
2.6 IRON OS&Y GATE VALVES
following:
2. Clow Valve Company; a subsidiary of McWane, Inc.
3. Hammond Valve.
5. Mueller Co.
6. NIBCO INC.
9. Zurn Industries, LLC.
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y-
and NRS-type gate valves).
3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron.
4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating.
5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating.
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6. Stem: Brass or bronze.
7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE.
8. Supervisory Switch: External.
2.7 NRS GATE VALVES
following:
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 262 and FM Global standard for fire-service water control valves (OS&Y-
and NRS-type gate valves).
3. Body and Bonnet Material: Cast or ductile iron.
4. Wedge: Cast or ductile iron with elastomeric coating.
5. Wedge Seat: Cast or ductile iron, or bronze with elastomeric coating.
6. Stem: Brass or bronze.
7. Packing: Non-asbestos PTFE.
8. Supervisory Switch: External.
9. End Connections: Threaded.
following:
2. Mueller Co.
3. NIBCO INC.
B. Description:
1. Standard: UL 789 and FM Global standard for indicator posts.
2. Type: Underground Pit Wall.
3. Base Barrel Material: Cast or ductile iron.
4. Extension Barrel: Cast or ductile iron.
5. Cap: Cast or ductile iron.
6. Operation: Wrench for underground or pit installations and handwheel for wall
installations.
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2.9 TRIM AND DRAIN VALVES
A. Ball Valves:
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the
following:
b. Body Design: Two piece.
c. Body Material: Forged brass or bronze.
d. Port size: Full or standard.
e. Seats: PTFE.
g. Ball: Chrome-plated brass.
h. Actuator: Handlever.
i. End Connections for Valves NPS 1 (DN 25) through NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65):
Threaded ends.
j. End Connections for Valves NPS 1-1/4 and NPS 2-1/2 (DN 32 and DN 65):
Grooved ends.
following:
b. NIBCO INC.
2. Description:
b. Body Material: Brass or bronze.
c. Ends: Threaded.
d. Stem: Bronze.
e. Disc: Bronze.
C. Globe Valves:
following:
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a. NIBCO INC.
2. Description:
b. Body Material: Bronze with integral seat and screw-in bonnet.
c. Ends: Threaded.
d. Stem: Bronze.
f. Disc Seat: Nitrile.
g. Packing: Asbestos free.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Examine valve interior for cleanliness, freedom from foreign matter, and corrosion. Remove
special packing materials, such as blocks, used to prevent disc movement during shipping and
handling.
B. Operate valves in positions from fully open to fully closed. Examine guides and seats made
accessible by such operations.
C. Examine threads on valve and mating pipe for form and cleanliness.
D. Examine mating flange faces for conditions that might cause leakage. Check bolting for proper
size, length, and material. Verify that gasket is of proper size, that its material composition is
suitable for service, and that it is free from defects and damage.
E. Do not attempt to repair defective valves; replace with new valves.
3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VALVE INSTALLATION
A. Comply with requirements in the following Sections for specific valve installation requirements
and applications:
1. Section 21 1200 "Fire-Suppression Standpipes" for application of valves in fire-
suppression standpipes.
2. Section 21 1313 "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for application of valves in wet-pipe, fire-
suppression sprinkler systems.
3. Section 21 1316 "Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for application of valves in dry-pipe, fire-
suppression sprinkler systems.
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B. Install listed fire-protection shutoff valves supervised-open, located to control sources of water
supply except from fire-department connections. Install permanent identification signs
indicating portion of system controlled by each valve.
C. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of
check valves in potable-water-supply sources.
D. Install valves having threaded connections with unions at each piece of equipment arranged to
allow easy access, service, maintenance, and equipment removal without system shutdown.
Provide separate support where necessary.
E. Install valves in horizontal piping with stem at or above the pipe center.
F. Install valves in position to allow full stem movement.
G. Install valve tags. Comply with requirements in Section 21 0553 "Identification for Fire-
Suppression Piping and Equipment" for valve tags and schedules and signs on surfaces
concealing valves; and the NFPA standard applying to the piping system in which valves are
installed. Install permanent identification signs indicating the portion of system controlled by
each valve.
supply except from fire-department connections.
I. Install check valve in each water-supply connection. Install backflow preventers instead of
check valves in potable-water-supply sources.
END OF SECTION
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SUPPRESSION PIPING AND EQUIPMENT 21 0529 - 1 of 10
SECTION 21 0529
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
2. Trapeze pipe hangers.
3. Metal framing systems.
4. Thermal hanger-shield inserts.
B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the
following:
C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For trapeze hangers indicated to comply with performance
requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified
professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1. Detail fabrication and assembly of trapeze hangers.
2. Include design calculations for designing trapeze hangers.
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1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Welding certificates.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
AWS D1.1/D1.1M.
B. Pipe Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and operators according to 2015 ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer, as defined in Section 01 4000
"Quality Requirements," to design trapeze pipe hangers and equipment supports.
B. Structural Performance: Hangers and supports for fire-suppression piping and equipment shall
withstand the effects of gravity loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated
according to ASCE/SEI 7.
1. Design supports for multiple pipes, including pipe stands, capable of supporting
combined weight of supported systems, system contents, and test water.
2. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of
supported equipment and connected systems and components.
C. NFPA Compliance: Comply with NFPA 13.
D. UL Compliance: Comply with UL 203.
2.2 METAL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Carbon-Steel Pipe Hangers and Supports:
1. Description: Factory-fabricated components, NFPA approved, UL listed, or FM approved
for fire-suppression piping support.
2. Galvanized Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot-dip galvanized.
3. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel.
B. Copper Pipe and Tube Hangers:
1. Description: Copper-coated-steel, factory-fabricated components, NFPA approved, UL
listed, or FM approved for fire-suppression piping support.
2. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of stainless steel.
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2.3 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS
A. Description: MSS SP-58, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly, made from
structural-carbon-steel shapes, with NFPA-approved, UL-listed, or FM-approved carbon-steel
hanger rods, nuts, saddles, and U-bolts.
2.4 METAL FRAMING SYSTEMS
following:
b. Flex-Strut Inc.
e. Anvil International.
2. Description: Shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly, made of steel channels,
accessories, fittings, and other components for supporting multiple parallel pipes.
3. Standard: Comply with MFMA-4, factory-fabricated components for field assembly.
4. Channels: Continuous slotted carbon-steel channel with inturned lips.
5. Channel Width: Selected for applicable load criteria.
6. Channel Nuts: Formed or stamped nuts or other devices designed to fit into channel slot
and, when tightened, prevent slipping along channel.
7. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel.
8. Metallic Coating: Plain.
2.5 THERMAL HANGER-SHIELD INSERTS
following:
3. Piping Technology & Products, Inc.
4. Value Engineered Products, Inc.
B. Insulation-Insert Material: ASTM C 552, Type II cellular glass with 100-psi (688-kPa)
minimum compressive strength.
C. For Trapeze or Clamped Systems: Insert and shield shall cover entire circumference of pipe.
D. For Clevis or Band Hangers: Insert and shield shall cover lower 180 degrees of pipe.
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E. Insert Length: Extend 2 inches (50 mm) beyond sheet metal shield for piping operating below
ambient air temperature.
2.6 FASTENER SYSTEMS
A. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: NFPA-approved, UL-listed, or FM-approved threaded-steel stud,
for use in hardened portland cement concrete, with pull-out, tension, and shear capacities
appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.
following:
c. MKT Fastening, LLC.
B. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: NFPA-approved, UL-listed, or FM-approved, insert-wedge-
type anchors, for use in hardened portland cement concrete; with pull-out, tension, and shear
capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.
following:
b. Hilti, Inc.
d. MKT Fastening, LLC.
3. Outdoor Applications: Stainless steel.
2.7 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS
equipment support, made from structural-carbon-steel shapes.
2.8 MATERIALS
B. Carbon Steel: ASTM A 1011/A 1011M.
C. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, carbon-steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and
galvanized.
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E. Grout: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M, factory-mixed and -packaged, dry, hydraulic-cement,
nonshrink and nonmetallic grout, suitable for interior and exterior applications.
1. Properties: Nonstaining, noncorrosive, and nongaseous.
2. Design Mix: 5000-psi (34.5-MPa), 28-day compressive strength.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 APPLICATION
A. Comply with requirements in Section 07 8413 "Penetration Firestopping" for firestopping
materials and installation, for penetrations through fire-rated walls, ceilings, and assemblies.
B. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components, so strength
will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within specified loading limits.
Minimum static design load used for strength determination shall be weight of supported
components plus 200 lb (90 kg).
3.2 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A. Metal Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with installation requirements of approvals and
listings. Install hangers, supports, clamps, and attachments as required to properly support
piping from building structure.
B. Metal Trapeze Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-58. Arrange for grouping of
parallel runs of horizontal piping, and support together on field-fabricated trapeze pipe hangers.
1. Pipes of Various Sizes: Support together and space trapezes for smallest pipe size, or
install intermediate supports for smaller-diameter pipes as specified for individual pipe
hangers.
2. Field fabricate from ASTM A 36/A 36M carbon-steel shapes selected for loads being
supported. Weld steel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M.
C. Metal Framing System Installation: Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of piping, and support
together on field-assembled metal strut systems.
D. Thermal Hanger-Shield Installation: Install in pipe hanger or shield for insulated piping.
E. Fastener System Installation:
1. Install powder-actuated fasteners for use in lightweight concrete or concrete slabs less
than 4 inches (100 mm) thick in concrete, after concrete is placed and completely cured.
Use operators that are licensed by powder-actuated tool manufacturer. Install fasteners
according to powder-actuated tool manufacturer's operating manual. Install in accordance
with approvals and listings.
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2. Install mechanical-expansion anchors in concrete, after concrete is placed and completely
cured. Install fasteners according to manufacturer's written instructions. Install in
accordance with approvals and listings.
F. Install hangers and supports complete with necessary attachments, inserts, bolts, rods, nuts,
washers, and other accessories.
G. Equipment Support Installation: Fabricate from welded-structural-steel shapes.
H. Install hangers and supports to allow controlled thermal and seismic movement of piping
systems, to permit freedom of movement between pipe anchors, and to facilitate action of
expansion joints, expansion loops, expansion bends, and similar units.
I. Install lateral bracing with pipe hangers and supports to prevent swaying.
J. Install building attachments within concrete slabs or attach to structural steel. Install additional
attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, and strainers, NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65)
and larger and at changes in direction of piping. Install concrete inserts before concrete is
placed; fasten inserts to forms, and install reinforcing bars through openings at top of inserts.
K. Load Distribution: Install hangers and supports, so that piping live and dead loads and stresses
from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment.
L. Pipe Slopes: Install hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and to not exceed
maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.9 for building services piping.
M. Insulated Piping:
1. Attach clamps and spacers to piping.
a. Piping Operating Above Ambient Air Temperature: Clamp may project through
insulation.
b. Piping Operating Below Ambient Air Temperature: Use thermal hanger-shield
insert with clamp sized to match OD of insert.
c. Do not exceed pipe stress limits allowed by ASME B31.9 for building services
piping.
2. Install MSS SP-58, Type 39 protection saddles if insulation without vapor barrier is
indicated. Fill interior voids with insulation that matches adjoining insulation.
a. Option: Thermal hanger-shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight-
distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 (DN 100) and larger if pipe is installed on rollers.
3. Install MSS SP-58, Type 40 protective shields on cold piping with vapor barrier. Shields
shall span an arc of 180 degrees.
a. Option: Thermal hanger-shield inserts may be used. Include steel weight-
distribution plate for pipe NPS 4 (DN 100) and larger if pipe is installed on rollers.
4. Shield Dimensions for Pipe: Not less than the following:
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a. NPS 1/4 to NPS 3-1/2 (DN 8 to DN 90): 12 inches (305 mm) long and 0.048 inch
(1.22 mm) thick.
b. NPS 4 (DN 100): 12 inches (305 mm) long and 0.06 inch (1.52 mm) thick.
c. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): 18 inches (457 mm) long and 0.06 inch
(1.52 mm) thick.
d. NPS 8 to NPS 14 (DN 200 to DN 350): 24 inches (610 mm) long and 0.075 inch
(1.91 mm) thick.
e. NPS 16 to NPS 24 (DN 400 to DN 600): 24 inches (610 mm) long and 0.105 inch
(2.67 mm) thick.
5. Pipes NPS 8 (DN 200) and Larger: Include wood or reinforced calcium-silicate-
insulation inserts of length at least as long as protective shield.
6. Thermal Hanger Shields: Install with insulation of same thickness as piping insulation.
3.3 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS
equipment above floor.
B. Grouting: Place grout under supports for equipment, and make bearing surface smooth.
C. Provide lateral bracing, to prevent swaying, for equipment supports.
3.4 METAL FABRICATIONS
A. Cut, drill, and fit miscellaneous metal fabrications for trapeze pipe hangers and equipment
supports.
B. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints. Field weld connections that cannot be
shop welded because of shipping size limitations.
C. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D1.1/D1.1M procedures for shielded, metal arc welding;
appearance and quality of welds; and methods used in correcting welding work; and with the
following:
1. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion
resistance of base metals.
3. Remove welding flux immediately.
4. Finish welds at exposed connections, so no roughness shows after finishing and so
contours of welded surfaces match adjacent contours.
3.5 ADJUSTING
A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to achieve
indicated slope of pipe.
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B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches (40 mm).
3.6 PAINTING
A. Touchup: Clean field welds and abraded, shop-painted areas. Paint exposed areas immediately
after erecting hangers and supports. Use same materials as those used for shop painting. Comply
with SSPC-PA 1 requirements for touching up field-painted surfaces.
1. Apply paint by brush or spray to provide a minimum dry film thickness of 2.0 mils (0.05
mm).
B. Touchup: Cleaning and touchup painting of field welds, bolted connections, and abraded, shop-
painted areas on miscellaneous metal are specified in Section 09 9123 "Interior Painting."
C. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas, and apply
galvanizing-repair paint to comply with ASTM A 780/A 780M.
3.7 HANGER AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE
A. Specific hanger and support requirements are in Sections specifying piping systems and
equipment.
B. Comply with NFPA requirements for pipe-hanger selections and applications that are not
specified in piping system Sections.
C. Use hangers and supports with galvanized metallic coatings for piping and equipment that will
not have field-applied finishes.
D. Use nonmetallic coatings on attachments for electrolytic protection where attachments are in
direct contact with copper tubing.
E. Use carbon-steel pipe hangers and supports, metal trapeze pipe hangers, and metal framing
systems and attachments for general service applications.
F. Use stainless-steel pipe hangers and stainless-steel or corrosion-resistant attachments for all
swimming pool room and swimming pool room equipment areas.
G. Use copper-plated pipe hangers and copper or stainless-steel attachments for copper piping and
tubing.
H. Use thermal hanger-shield inserts for insulated piping and tubing.
I. Horizontal-Piping Hangers and Supports: Comply with NFPA requirements. Unless otherwise
indicated and except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types:
1. Adjustable, Steel Clevis Hangers (MSS Type 1): For suspension of noninsulated or
insulated, stationary pipes NPS 1/2 to NPS 30 (DN 15 to DN 750).
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2. Steel Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 4): For suspension of NPS 1/2 to NPS 24 (DN 15 to
DN 600) if little or no insulation is required.
3. Adjustable, Swivel-Ring Band Hangers (MSS Type 10): For suspension of noninsulated,
stationary pipes NPS 1/2 to NPS 8 (DN 15 to DN 200).
4. Split Pipe Ring with or without Turnbuckle Hangers (MSS Type 11): For suspension of
noninsulated, stationary pipes NPS 3/8 to NPS 8 (DN 10 to DN 200).
5. Extension Hinged or Two-Bolt Split Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 12): For suspension of
noninsulated, stationary pipes NPS 3/8 to NPS 3 (DN 10 to DN 80).
6. U-Bolts (MSS Type 24): For support of heavy pipes NPS 1/2 to NPS 30 (DN 15 to
DN 750).
7. Pipe Saddle Supports (MSS Type 36): For support of pipes NPS 4 to NPS 36 (DN 100 to
DN 900), with steel-pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange or carbon-steel
plate.
8. Pipe Stanchion Saddles (MSS Type 37): For support of pipes NPS 4 to NPS 36 (DN 100
to DN 900), with steel-pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange or carbon-
steel plate, and with U-bolt to retain pipe.
9. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports (MSS Type 38): For stanchion-type support for pipes
NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 36 (DN 65 to DN 900) if vertical adjustment is required, with steel-
pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange.
J. Vertical-Piping Clamps: Unless otherwise indicated and except as specified in piping system
Sections, install the following types:
1. Extension Pipe or Riser Clamps (MSS Type 8): For support of pipe risers NPS 3/4 to
NPS 24 (DN 24 to DN 600).
2. Carbon- or Alloy-Steel Riser Clamps (MSS Type 42): For support of pipe risers NPS 3/4
to NPS 24 (DN 20 to DN 600) if longer ends are required for riser clamps.
K. Hanger-Rod Attachments: Comply with NFPA requirements.
L. Building Attachments: Comply with NFPA requirements. Unless otherwise indicated and
except as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types:
1. Steel or Malleable-Concrete Inserts (MSS Type 18): For upper attachment to suspend
pipe hangers from concrete ceiling.
2. C-Clamps (MSS Type 23): For structural shapes.
3. Side-Beam Brackets (MSS Type 34): For sides of steel or wooden beams.
M. Saddles and Shields: Comply with NFPA requirements. Unless otherwise indicated and except
as specified in piping system Sections, install the following types:
1. Steel-Pipe-Covering Protection Saddles (MSS Type 39): To fill interior voids with
insulation that matches adjoining insulation.
2. Protection Shields (MSS Type 40): Of length recommended in writing by manufacturer
to prevent crushing insulation.
N. Comply with NFPA requirements for trapeze pipe-hanger selections and applications that are
not specified in piping system Sections.
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O. Comply with MFMA-103 for metal framing system selections and applications that are not
specified in piping system Sections.
P. Use powder-actuated fasteners or mechanical-expansion anchors instead of building
attachments where required in concrete construction.
END OF SECTION
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IDENTIFICATION FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION
SECTION 21 0553
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
3. Pipe labels.
A. Product Data: For each type of product.
B. Samples: For color, letter style, and graphic representation required for each identification
material and device.
C. Equipment-Label Schedule: Include a listing of all equipment to be labeled and the proposed
content for each label.
1.4 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Maintenance Data: For each piping system to include in maintenance manuals.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 EQUIPMENT LABELS
A. Metal Labels for Equipment:
1. Material and Thickness: stainless steel, 0.025 inch (0.64 mm) or anodized aluminum,
0.032 inch (0.8 mm) thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
2. Letter Color: White.
3. Background Color: Red.
4. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than
2-1/2 by 3/4 inch (64 by 19 mm).
5. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less
than 24 inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830
mm), and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include
secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.
6. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
7. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
B. Plastic Labels for Equipment:
1. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving,
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
3. Background Color: Red.
4. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F (71 deg C).
5. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than
2-1/2 by 3/4 inch (64 by 19 mm).
6. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less
than 24 inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830
mm), and proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include
secondary lettering two-thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.
7. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
8. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
C. Label Content: Include equipment's Drawing designation or unique equipment number,
Drawing numbers where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules), and the
Specification Section number and title where equipment is specified.
D. Equipment-Label Schedule: For each item of equipment to be labeled, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch
(A4) bond paper. Tabulate equipment identification number and identify Drawing numbers
where equipment is indicated (plans, details, and schedules) and the Specification Section
number and title where equipment is specified. Equipment schedule shall be included in
operation and maintenance data.
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2.2 WARNING SIGNS AND LABELS
A. Material and Thickness: Multilayer, multicolor, plastic labels for mechanical engraving, 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) thick, with predrilled holes for attachment hardware.
B. Letter Color: White.
C. Background Color: Red.
D. Maximum Temperature: Able to withstand temperatures up to 160 deg F (71 deg C).
E. Minimum Label Size: Length and width vary for required label content, but not less than 2-1/2
by 3/4 inch (64 by 19 mm).
F. Minimum Letter Size: 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) for name of units if viewing distance is less than 24
inches (600 mm), 1/2 inch (13 mm) for viewing distances up to 72 inches (1830 mm), and
proportionately larger lettering for greater viewing distances. Include secondary lettering two-
thirds to three-fourths the size of principal lettering.
G. Fasteners: Stainless-steel rivets or self-tapping screws.
H. Adhesive: Contact-type permanent adhesive, compatible with label and with substrate.
I. Label Content: Include caution and warning information, plus emergency notification
instructions.
indicating service and showing flow direction.
B. Pretensioned Pipe Labels: Precoiled, semirigid plastic formed to cover full circumference of
pipe and to attach to pipe without fasteners or adhesive.
C. Pipe-Label Contents: Include identification of piping service using same designations or
abbreviations as used on Drawings; pipe size; and an arrow indicating flow direction.
1. Flow-Direction Arrows: Integral with piping-system service lettering to accommodate
both directions, or as separate unit on each pipe label to indicate flow direction.
2. Lettering Size: At least 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) high.
D. Pipe-Label Colors:
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2.4 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PAINTING (Applies to SCRRAC MEP Rooms and
Shared MEP Rooms only)
A. When covered and uncovered pipes, conduits, hangers and rods pass through finished room or
space, paint with type of undercoat materials consistent with material to be painted and with
same type and color of finish coat as used on immediately adjacent walls or ceiling surfaces,
whichever surface is most appropriate to be matched, or color code provided below.
B. Give pumps, fans, heating and cooling units two coats of paint unless factory finished.
C. Paint interior of ducts black behind grilles or registers exposed to view or which reflect light.
D. Do not paint name plates or polished surfaces of equipment. Leave clean and free of paint.
E. Exposed piping in garage, mechanical rooms and penthouses to be color coded per the
following schedule:
1. Piping shall be prepared and completely painted with stencils and identification. Provide
minimum 2 coats of paint on all plumbing and HVAC piping and/or pipe coverings.
Provide pipe colors and marker designation symbols per the following:
a. Pipe Color Chart:
Chilled Water Return (CWR) – Light Blue
Chilled Water Supply (CWS) – Light Blue
Heating Hot Water Return (HHR) – Yellow
Heating Hot Water Supply (HHS) – Yellow
Dual Temperature Water Return (DT) – Light Orange
Dual Temperature Water Supply (DTS) – Light Orange
Building Heating Water Return (HR) – Dark Orange
Building Heating Water Supply (HS) – Dark Orange
Air Conditioning Condensate Drain (CD) – Grey
Domestic Cold Water (CW) – Dark Blue
Domestic Hot Water (HW) – Red
Domestic Hot Water Circulating (HWC) – Red
Fire Protection Sprinkler (Sprinkler) – Black
Natural Gas (Gas) – Yellow
Refrigerant Piping (R-XX) – White
2. Contractor Note: All lettering shall be black unless pipe color is black in which case the
lettering shall be white.
2.5 STENCILS
A. Stencils: Prepared with letter sizes according to ASME A13.1 for piping; and minimum letter
height of 3/4 inch (19 mm) for access panel and door labels, equipment labels, and similar
operational instructions.
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1. Stencil Material: Fiberboard or metal.
2. Stencil Paint: Exterior, gloss, acrylic enamel black unless otherwise indicated. Paint
may be in pressurized spray-can form.
3. Identification Paint: Exterior, acrylic enamel in colors according to ASME A13.1 unless
otherwise indicated.
2.6 VALVE TAGS
A. Valve Tags: Stamped or engraved with 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) letters for piping-system
abbreviation and 1/2-inch (13-mm) numbers.
1. Tag Material: stainless steel, 0.025 inch (0.64 mm) thick, with predrilled holes for
attachment hardware.
3. Valve-Tag Color: Red.
B. Valve Schedules: For each piping system, on 8-1/2-by-11-inch (A4) bond paper. Tabulate
valve number, piping system, system abbreviation (as shown on valve tag), location of valve
(room or space), normal-operating position (open, closed, or modulating), and variations for
identification. Mark valves for emergency shutoff and similar special uses.
1. Valve-tag schedule shall be included in operation and maintenance data.
2.7 WARNING TAGS
stock with matte finish suitable for writing.
1. Size: Approximately 4 by 7 inches (100 by 178 mm).
2. Fasteners: Brass grommet and wire.
3. Nomenclature: Large-size primary caption such as "DANGER," "CAUTION," or "DO
NOT OPERATE."
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
A. Clean piping and equipment surfaces of substances that could impair bond of identification
devices, including dirt, oil, grease, release agents, and incompatible primers, paints, and
encapsulants.
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3.2 LABEL INSTALLATION
A. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with completion of covering and painting of
surfaces where devices are to be applied.
B. Coordinate installation of identifying devices with locations of access panels and doors.
C. Install or permanently fasten labels on each major item of mechanical equipment.
D. Locate equipment labels where accessible and visible.
E. Piping Color-Coding: Painting of piping is specified in Section 09 9100 "Interior Painting"
and/or Section 09 9600 "High-Performance Coatings."
F. Stenciled Pipe-Label Option: Stenciled labels may be provided instead of manufactured pipe
labels, at Installer's option. Install stenciled pipe labels, complying with ASME A13.1, with
painted, color-coded bands or rectangles on each piping system.
1. Identification Paint: Use for contrasting background.
2. Stencil Paint: Use for pipe marking.
G. Pipe-Label Locations: Locate pipe labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings
in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and
plenums; and exterior exposed locations as follows:
1. Near each valve and control device.
2. Near each branch connection excluding short takeoffs. Where flow pattern is not
obvious, mark each pipe at branch.
3. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and inaccessible enclosures.
4. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed
piping.
5. Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.
6. Spaced at maximum intervals of 25 feet along each run. Reduce intervals to 15 feet in
areas of congested piping and equipment.
7. On piping above removable acoustical ceilings. Omit intermediately spaced labels.
3.3 VALVE-TAG INSTALLATION
A. Install tags on valves and control devices in piping systems. List tagged valves in a valve-tag
schedule.
B. Valve-Tag Application Schedule: Tag valves according to size, shape, and with captions
similar to those indicated in "Valve-Tag Size and Shape" Subparagraph below:
1. Valve-Tag Size and Shape:
a. Fire-Suppression Standpipe: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), round.
b. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), round.
c. Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), round.
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d. Clean-Agent Fire-Extinguishing System: 1-1/2 inches (38 mm), round.
3.4 WARNING-TAG INSTALLATION
A. Write required message on, and attach warning tags to, equipment and other items where
required.
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SECTION 21 1119
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
1. Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components
and profiles, and finishes for each fire-department connection.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
following:
2. Fire Protection Products, Inc.
3. Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc.
B. Standard: UL 405.
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D. Pressure Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa) minimum.
E. Body Material: Corrosion-resistant metal.
F. Inlets: Brass with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire-department sizes
and threads. Include extension pipe nipples, brass lugged swivel connections, and check devices
or clappers.
H. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, wall type.
I. Outlet: Back, with pipe threads.
J. Number of Inlets: Three.
K. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."
L. Finish: Polished chrome plated.
M. Outlet Size: NPS 6 (DN 150).
2.2 FLUSH-TYPE FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
following:
3. Potter Roemer LLC.
D. Pressure Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa) minimum.
or clappers.
H. Escutcheon Plate: Rectangular, brass, wall type.
I. Outlet: With pipe threads.
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J. Body Style: Horizontal Vertical.
K. Number of Inlets: Four.
L. Outlet Location: Back.
N. Finish: Polished chrome plated.
O. Outlet Size: NPS 6 (DN 150).
2.3 YARD-TYPE FIRE-DEPARTMENT CONNECTION
following:
3. Potter Roemer LLC.
C. Type: Exposed, freestanding.
or clappers.
H. Escutcheon Plate: Round, brass, floor type.
I. Outlet: Bottom, with pipe threads.
J. Number of Inlets: Four.
K. Sleeve: Brass.
M. Escutcheon Plate Marking: Similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."
N. Finish, Including Sleeve: Polished chrome plated.
O. Outlet Size: NPS 6 (DN 150).
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
A. Examine conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation
tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of fire-department connections.
B. Examine roughing-in for fire-suppression standpipe system to verify actual locations of piping
connections before fire-department connection installation.
C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.2 INSTALLATION
B. Install yard-type fire-department connections in concrete slab support. Comply with
requirements for concrete in Section 03 3000 "Cast-in-Place Concrete."
C. Install two three protective pipe bollards around each fire-department connection. Comply with
requirements for bollards in Section 05 5000 "Metal Fabrications."
D. Install automatic (ball-drip) drain valve at each check valve for fire-department connection.
END OF SECTION
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SECTION 21 1200
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.2 SUMMARY
2. Fire-protection specialty valves.
2. Section 21 1119 "Fire-Department Connections" for exposed wall-mounted and yard fire
hydrants.
3. Section 21 1313 "Wet-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for wet-pipe sprinkler piping.
4. Section 21 1316 "Dry-Pipe Sprinkler Systems" for dry-pipe sprinkler piping.
5. Section 28 3111 "Digital, Addressable Fire-Alarm System" for connections to alarm
devices.
A. High-Pressure Standpipe Piping: Fire-suppression standpipe piping designed to operate at
working pressure higher than standard 175 psig (1200 kPa), but not higher than 300 psig (2070
kPa).
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1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics,
electrical characteristics, and furnished specialties and accessories.
B. Shop Drawings: For fire-suppression standpipes.
1. Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details.
2. Include diagrams for power, signal, and control wiring.
C. Delegated-Design Submittal: For standpipe systems indicated to comply with performance
requirements and design criteria, including analysis data signed and sealed by the qualified
professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Coordination Drawings: Fire-suppression standpipes, drawn to scale, on which the following
items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items
involved:
1. Plumbing.
2. Specialty gas piping i.e., gas, compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen, etc., where applicable.
3. HVAC piping and ductwork.
4. Power and lighting.
B. Qualification Data: For Installer.
C. Approved Standpipe Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 14, that have been
approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations if applicable.
D. Welding certificates.
E. Fire-hydrant flow test report.
F. Field Test Reports and Certificates: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with
performance requirements and as described in NFPA 14. Include "Contractor's Material and
Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" and "Contractor's Material and Test Certificate for
Underground Piping."
emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.
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1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications:
standpipes 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 or certified fire sprinkler
contractor.
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: Fire-suppression standpipe equipment, specialties, accessories, installation,
and testing shall comply with NFPA 14.
1.8 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Interruption of Existing Fire-Suppression Standpipe Service: Do not interrupt fire-suppression
standpipe service to facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following
conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary fire-suppression standpipe service
according to requirements indicated:
1. Notify Architect, Construction Manager, Owner, and local Fire Department no fewer than
two days in advance of proposed interruption of fire-suppression standpipe service.
2. Do not proceed with interruption of fire-suppression standpipe service without
Architect's, Construction Manager's, Owner's, and local Fire Department’s written
permission.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS
A. Automatic Wet-Type, Class I Combined Standpipe System: Includes NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) hose
connections. Has open water-supply valve with pressure maintained and is capable of supplying
water demand.
kPa) minimum working pressure.
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B. High-Pressure, Fire-Suppression Standpipe System Component: Listed for 250-psig minimum
and/or 300-psig working pressure.
analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using performance requirements and design
criteria indicated.
1. Flow Test: Refer to plans for flow test data.
D. Fire-suppression standpipe design shall be per NFPA 14 and approved by authorities having
jurisdiction.
1. Minimum residual pressure at each hose-connection outlet is as follows:
a. NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) Hose Connections: 100 psig (690 kPa).
E. Seismic Performance: Fire-suppression standpipes shall withstand the effects of earthquake
motions determined according to NFPA 13 and ASCE/SEI 7.
2.3 PIPING MATERIALS
A. Comply with requirements in "Piping Schedule" Article for applications of pipe, tube, and
fitting materials and for joining methods for specific services, service locations, and pipe sizes.
2.4 BLACK STEEL PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
A. Schedule 40: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B; with factory- or field-formed ends to
accommodate joining method.
B. Schedule 40: ASTM A 135/A 135M, Grade A; with factory- or field-formed ends to
C. Schedule 40: ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E, Grade A; with factory- or field-formed ends to
D. Thinwall: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E; with wall thickness less than Schedule 30 and equal to
or greater than Schedule 10; and with factory- or field-formed ends to accommodate joining
method.
E. Thinwall: ASTM A 135/A 135M, Grade A; with wall thickness less than Schedule 30 and equal
to or greater than Schedule 10; and with factory- or field-formed ends to accommodate joining
method.
F. Thinwall: ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E, Grade A; with wall thickness less than Schedule 30
and equal to or greater than Schedule 10; and with factory- or field-formed ends to
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G. Schedule 10: ASTM A 135/A 135M or ASTM A 795/A 795M, Schedule 10 in NPS 5 (DN 125)
and smaller; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10 (DN 150 to DN 250),
plain end.
I. Uncoated, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.
J. Malleable- or Ductile-Iron Unions: UL 860.
K. Cast-Iron Flanges: ASME B16.1, Class 125.
L. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5, Class 150.
M. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M and ASME B16.9.
N. Grooved-Joint, Steel-Pipe Appurtenances:
following:
c. Victaulic Company.
2. Pressure Rating: 175 psig (1200 kPa) minimum.
3. Galvanized, Grooved-End Fittings for Steel Piping: ASTM A 47/A 47M, malleable-iron
casting or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.
4. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings for Steel Piping: AWWA C606 and UL 213, rigid pattern,
unless otherwise indicated, for steel-pipe dimensions. Include ferrous housing sections,
EPDM-rubber gasket, and bolts and nuts.
2.5 GALVANIZED-STEEL PIPE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
A. Schedule 40: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B; with factory- or field-formed ends to
B. Schedule 40: ASTM A 135/A 135M, Grade A; with factory- or field-formed ends to
C. Schedule 40: ASTM A 795/A 795M, Type E, Grade A; with factory- or field-formed ends to
D. Galvanized-Steel Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M or
ASTM A 106/A 106M, Standard Weight, seamless steel pipe with threaded ends.
E. Galvanized, Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4, Class 125, standard pattern.
F. Malleable-Iron Unions:
2. Hexagonal-stock body.
4. Threaded ends.
H. Appurtenances for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
2. Fittings for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe: Galvanized, ASTM A 47/A 47M,
malleable-iron casting; ASTM A 106/A 106M, steel pipe; or ASTM A 536, ductile-iron
casting; with dimensions matching steel pipe.
3. Fittings for Grooved-End, Galvanized-Steel Pipe:
a. AWWA C606 for steel-pipe dimensions.
b. Ferrous housing sections.
d. Bolts and nuts.
e. Minimum Pressure Rating:
1) NPS 8 (DN 200) and Smaller: 600 psig (4137 kPa).
2) NPS 10 and NPS 12 (DN 250 to DN 300): 400 psig (2758 kPa).
3) NPS 14 to NPS 24 (DN 350 to DN 600): 250 psig (1725 kPa).
2.6 COPPER TUBE AND ASSOCIATED FITTINGS
A. Hard Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B) water tube, drawn temper.
B. Cast-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.18, pressure fittings.
C. Wrought-Copper, Solder-Joint Fittings: ASME B16.22, pressure fittings.
D. Bronze Flanges: ASME B16.24, Class 150, with solder-joint ends.
E. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper-alloy, hexagonal-stock body, with ball-and-socket,
metal-to-metal seating surfaces, and solder-joint or threaded ends.
F. Grooved-Joint, Copper-Tube Appurtenances:
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers
offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:
2. Grooved-End, Copper Fittings: ASTM B 75 (ASTM B 75M), copper tube or
ASTM B 584, bronze castings.
3. Grooved-End-Tube Couplings: To fit copper tube dimensions, with design similar to
AWWA C606. Include ferrous housing sections, EPDM-rubber gasket suitable for hot
and cold water, and bolts and nuts.
2.7 PIPING JOINING MATERIALS
A. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials: AWWA C110, rubber, flat face, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick.
1. Class 125, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 150, Bronze Flat-Face Flanges: Full-face gaskets.
2. Class 250, Cast-Iron Flanges and Class 300, Steel Raised-Face Flanges: Ring-type
gaskets.
B. Metal, Pipe-Flange Bolts and Nuts: ASME B18.2.1, carbon steel unless otherwise indicated.
C. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8/A5.8M, BCuP Series, copper-phosphorus alloys for general-
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