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PLUMBING SPECIFICATIONS <br />15010 GENERAL PROVISIONS <br />1.1 CONTRACT CONDITIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK <br />A. Work of this Section is bountl by the Contract Conditions antl accompanying ArohiAdural, SW aural, Mechanical, antl Electrical <br />Drawings. It Is the intent of these specifications and the drawings to provide complete end workable plumbing a,sta... <br />B. The Architectural Floor Plans show quantity antl exact locations of plumbing fixtures. <br />C, Reference w'The Contractor In these SpecHicetions refers to the Subcontractor performing the work under his respective sections and <br />s shown on the drawings. <br />1.2 CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS <br />A. All work antl materials shall conform to latest revision of local antl state codes antl utility company requirements, inclutling Intemational <br />Building, Uniform Plumbing, antl all federal antl other applicable laws antl regulations. Whenever indicated, material, workmanship, <br />rangement or mnstucmr, is of higher quality or capacity than that required by the above md,,, Me drawings and/or specifications shall <br />govern, Should there be any direct coMlid between codes and Me drawings and/or specifications, the codes, rules and regulations shall <br />govern. All machinery antl equipment shall comply with the Occupational Safety antl Health Act, as currently -ion, as interpreted for <br />equipment manufacturer requirements. All equipment provided shall be Installed per manufacturer recommendations. <br />B. Shoultl Me tlocumeni. indicste a condition which will conflict with the rules antl regulations, the Contractor shall refrain from installing that <br />portion of Me work until he receives direction from Me Architect <br />C. Any work installe ! in violation of the governing coca, will b. removed antl comemy installed by the Contractor. <br />1.3 PERMITS AND FEES: <br />A. Refer to General antl supplementary Conditions for payment d water antl sewer service connection fees. Plumbing subcontractor shall <br />and a for lumbin rmits and Ins actions re uired b Governin Authorities, <br />rtan9e P E P gTI P q Y 9 <br />1.4 TEMPORARY HEAT ANO VENTILATION <br />A. Cora sr State of Wnhln m Code. <br />PYP 9t <br />1.5 SEISMIC RESTRAINTS: <br />A. Provide restraint for the water heater, and all other plumbing equipment shall be braced or anchored to resist a horizontal force acting In <br />any direction. <br />B. Where anchorage details are not shown on the drawings, the field installation shall be subject w approval of the project structural <br />engineer. <br />C. The seismic anchorage of equipment and piping shall be nor'Guidelines for Seismic Restraints of Mechanical Systems"published by <br />SMACNA and IBC. <br />1.6 CONTRACTDRAWINGS. <br />A. The contract drawings are generally diagrammatic. They do not show every ofset, bend, or elbow required for installation in the space <br />provided. All locations for plumbing work shall be checked and mordinet" with the architectural, structural, electrical tlrawings and <br />existing conditions such as beams, trusses, joists, conduits, devices, etc. <br />B. Contradore shall visit the site prior b bidding antl make all necessary investigation to inform and familiarize themselves thoroughly with all <br />site conditions and review architectural, stmdural, mechanical and electrical Drawings which may affect completion of his work. During <br />bidding antl construction, call to Me attention of Me Architect or Engineer any error conflict or discrepancy in Me plans, soxiflcations or <br />existing conditions. During construction, do not proceed with any questionable items of work unfil clarification of It has been made. The <br />Architect as required may supply supplemental details and plans and they will become part of Me contract documents. <br />C. The Contractor shall do all necessary work to receive or join with Me work of other trades, cut new services into existing mains, extend <br />piping and make all necessary connections as required. The work hereunder shall be mordinated with Me work of all other trades to <br />provitle adequate clearance for installation and maintenance ofall mechanical equipment Theplumbing dawims andspecificationsare <br />merged for convenience only and tlo not nesssarilY calermi which itatles perform the various potions of the work. Priority d work <br />shall be coordinated as follows: 1) Sanitary drain pipe, 2) ductwork, 3) electrical conduits, 4) domestic hot and cold water pipes. <br />1.7 RECORD DRAWINGS <br />A. Keep a clean set of mechanical prints on job at all times for recording (with indelible ink) as-buiit conditions. Transfer Mis information to <br />eta clean prints at completion of job. Drawings shall be ,mutate, neat and finishetl in appearance when delivered to the Architect. <br />B. Provide record drawings showing all deviations from contract crowing.. <br />1.8 SUBMITTALS <br />A. Submit submittals on equipment data for all, plumbing equipment,etc., for acceptance prior to fabrication and/or construction. Provide to <br />Me Architect for review on all equipment furnished pdfs of submittals antl product data before equipment is ordered and before <br />mencing work. Where number or symbol m the drawings designates equipment, Me submittal shall also show this number or <br />symbol. <br />B. Contractor agrees Mat submittals processed by the Engineer are not change orders; that the purpose d submittals by the Contractor Is to <br />demonstrate b Engineer that the Contractor understand. the d.xign concept, that he d...m ir.m. his understanding by indicating which <br />equipment and .atonal he intends to furnish and install and by detailing the fabrication and installation methods ha intends to use, <br />C. Contractor further agrees that etleviations, discrepancies or c-Iicts between Submittals antl Specifications are ci.-mad either prior to <br />or after submittals are processed by the Engineer, the Design Drawings, specifications and manufacturers Installation instructions shall <br />control antl shall be followed. <br />1.9 MATERIALS <br />A. The contract shall be based upon furnishing all materials as specified. All materials and equipment used for construction shall be new, <br />American more, unless accepted by the Architect otherwise and the latest products as IisteO in printed staloq data and shall be UL or <br />AGA approved or acceptable by state, county and city authorities. Equipment supplier is responsible for obtaining state; county antl city <br />meptanm on equipment nor U.L. approved. <br />B. All fixtures and equipment ofa kind shall be the standard protlud of one manufacturer. <br />C. Ttatle names and manufacturers names denote the character and qualitydequipment tlesired and shall not be.nstmetl as limiting <br />competition. <br />1.10 SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS <br />A. Prior acce tance b Architect for roduct substitution Is re uired on a ui ment nth listed b name before bid date. <br />P Y p q q P Y <br />1.11 TESTS AND SITE OBSERVATIONS <br />A. All work and materials are subject to review at any and all times by Architect, Engineer and/or authorized representative. Contractor shall <br />notify Me Architect a minimum of two days prior to testing any piping system, which must be witn..setl antl accepted beore it is covered <br />penclosed or Insulated. <br />, <br />B. Testa: <br />1. General: Provide 48-hour notice of tests b be witnessed. <br />2. 15400: Sewer vent wamrand a .sure costs. <br />g sere <br />C. Sint Observations: <br />1. Prior to covering below -grade piping. <br />2. Prior to covering in -wall piping. <br />3. Prior to installation of ceiling. <br />1.12 COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS <br />A. Provide copies of Operating and Maintenance manuals par the following: Uponcompletion of the work and adjustment of all equipment, <br />all s stems shall be once b the Contractor for ro .ration to demonstrate to the Owners Re resentative that all e u ent <br />y y p perop p q Ipm <br />furnished and installedemm�neMed under the provision of these specifications functions m.henlcelly in iha manner speGFled and <br />requiretl by the equipment manufacturer. <br />B. Adjustment, operation, etc. Adjust all regulators, lucew, etc. Open and close all shutoff valves several times to insure tight glands. <br />1. Provitle valve list with valve size, location, normal positions antl functions. <br />2. Provide copy of record drawings for plumbing; fire prolecion and HVAC systems. <br />3. Provitle...rgenoy information (such as water main shut-off antl tlrain valves), inclutle procedure for protecting system from freezing <br />during power failure. <br />4. Tag all valves with brass disc and chain. Use no duplimm numbers. Submit listfor review by the Architect of valve numbers to be <br />used prior to fabrication of discs. <br />C. Provide womanly per General Conditions. Furnish written warranty M Owner for period of one yea ring all defects in material and <br />wort manship. Should any trouble develop during this period due w tletective materials or faulty workmanship, the contactors shall <br />furnish all necessary labor and materials andcomad Me trouble promptly antl without any additional cost to Me Owner. Warranty starts <br />when Me Arohmd as complete and operational accepts system. See Sections 15450 for additional waranties. <br />IA3 ACCEPTANCE <br />A. The system shall not be considered for a.epwnce until the contractor has completed his work and demonstrated to the representative of <br />the Owner that installation is in scud compliance with specifications, drawings one manufacturers installation instructions, particularly in <br />reverence to Me following: <br />1. Testing. <br />2. Cleaning. <br />3. Instruction and operating manuals. <br />4, Training of operating personnel. <br />5. Record tlrawings. <br />6. Guarantee certificates. <br />15050 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS <br />1.1 DESCRIPTION: <br />A. Basic materials and methods outlines poududs and methods used for other sections of this Division. <br />B. All materials shall consist of current production, state of Me art technology. Outdated equipment, materials or "old inventory' not allowed. <br />1.2 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Provide letter listing manufactures and model numbers for the following equipment and materials: <br />1. Piping materials. <br />2. Valves. <br />3. Pressure regulator. <br />4. Pipe hanger. <br />B. Provide submittals for Me following equipment and materials: <br />1. Books-Preve cars. <br />2. Thermometers. <br />3. Gauges. <br />1.3 PIPING MATERIALS. <br />A. ASS Pipe: Material Standard ASTM D2661-73,'Standard Specification cur AcrYlonibile-Buwtliene-Styrene (ASS) Plastic Drain, WesA and <br />Veto Pipe and FMings" with Supplemental Standard IAPMO PS 17-71, published by the International Association M Plumbing antl <br />Mechanics Officials. Usage must be acceptable to Woal governing authorty ob... gratle only). <br />B. Copper tube: Ham-tlrawn copper, Types K, L and M conforming to ANSI H23.L "Mueller', "Reynolds", or "Aramntla". Fittings shall be <br />rought or forged copp....War joint hitting. conforming to ANSI Bi 6. Use SiNabrit. 1001ead-free solder on domestic hot and cold water <br />system. Domestic Water, Type L above grade and Type K below grade. Type M for condensate pipe. <br />C. PEX piping: Cross linked polyethylene: Uponor Aqu.PEX PEX 5106. White pipe mid water, ,ad pipe hot water. <br />D. Polyvinyl chloride: <br />1. PVC pipe: Schedule 80, Type 1, and normal Impact conforming to CS207-60, ASTM D1785-60T (or latest), NSF approved. Solvent <br />mentjoints with Schedule 80 Type 1 fittings and adopt,,. Use only where approved by Governing Authority. <br />2. PVC sleeves- Schetlule 40. <br />1.4 VALVES: <br />A. General: Manufacturer not listed by name and model number requires prior acceptance before installation. Unless otherwise accepted, <br />all like valve models shall be the same manufacturers, such as all Gates and Globe (Nib.) and etc. <br />B. Gate valves: <br />1. Screwetl bronze body: Jenkins, Nibm, Grinnell. <br />C. Ball valves: Bronze body, Apollo, Welts, Nibco or Jenkins. <br />D. Globe valves: <br />1. Bronze body: Nflum, Grinnell. <br />2. Iron body: Grinnell, Jenkins. <br />E. Check valves: Bronze body. Apollo, Walls, Nib., Grinnell or Jenkins. <br />F. Balancing valves (provitle all balancing valves with atljustable memory slops): <br />1. 1/2, to 2' osst icon body with bounce plug, Dezurik or ball valve with memory stop and pressure pod, or B & G CS circuit sefter. <br />G. Relidvalve: ASME constaction. Apollo, Watts, Bell & Gossett, Cash Acme. See schedule on tlrawings for capacity. <br />1.5 BACKFLOW PREVENTER: <br />A. Rnuc.d Pressure Type (RPBP): Apollo, Watts, Grin all, Feb., Neptune, Hersey, or equal code acceptable redured pressured chi, <br />check Backflow Prev,mm, Prioracceptance required br manufacwrers not listed. B.CkfloW Preventor inn, led inside building. Provide <br />a 12 x 16 x 8 deep pan under backflow Preventor, tlrain with 1-1/2" tlrain to nearest floor tlrain. Required on domestic water make-up b <br />hot water heating system and laboratory fittings. <br />1.6 WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR: <br />A. Watts, B & G, Armstrong, MUUear, Spence, Cash Acme Type B, Thrush or equal. <br />1.7 THERMOMETERS: <br />A. Namow case T' mercury actuated stem thermometer. SAinl.n steel case. While dial, black numbers. 4" stainless steel stem brass <br />separable socket. Palmer, Trerim, Weksler or Weiss. <br />1.8 GAUGES: <br />A. Watermaa,uregauge: Stem mountetl4-1/2"dial. Aluminum case, black enamel finish. Stainlessstimmovano-t. Phosphorbronm <br />bourbon tube. Range 0-100 psi. Lever handle gauge cock WM union connection. Tre6ce M.del 500 X, Weiss, Palmer, Weksler or <br />acceptable equal. Required on suction antl discharge of pumps. <br />Range <br />Service Compound Pressure(PSI) <br />Domestic Hot Water, Pump 30" 0-80 <br />1.9 UNIONS: <br />A. Copper pipe union: 200 pal working pressure. Bronze body. Solderends- <br />B. Insulating unions: 250 psi working pressure. Pipe antl. antl material to match piping. Electric current below 1 % of galvanic current. <br />Gasketmaterial as recommended by manufacturer. EPCO, clear flow or acceptable substitution. <br />1.10 PIPE SLEEVES: <br />A. Minimum 20-gauge galvanized steel In concrete, 18 gauge In all other construction. Ample clearance around pipe for insulation, <br />Adju.tc-Crom or equal. Sleeve to extend 1"above floor. <br />1.11 ESCUTCHEONS: <br />A. Brea. material, chrome plaletl finish. Sizes sufficient to cover all pipe openings Mm wall, floor or ceiling. Set screw or spring to secure to <br />pipe. B & C, Grinnell, Figure 13, Elcen, Crane or equal. <br />1.12 BUILDING PIPING PENETRATIONS: <br />A. Provide ThundeHlne Corp. Link Seal or acceptable equal at all outside wall penetrations. <br />1.13 FLASHING: <br />A. Where pipe, and other work by the Contractor pass through Me roof or exterior walls, the Contractor shall provide foam rubber insulation <br />and caulk b provide a weatherproof installation. <br />1.14 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS: <br />A. General: Architects to review location before tldling in concrete, structural steel or wpptl for instsfin n of hangers. <br />B. Pipe hanger for pipe size 3' and smaller: Adjustable malleable iron, split ring hanger, black, Mason No. 199, Figure 239, Superstmt <br />M7175 malleable, C710 clevis, Grinnell, Snur Strut and Hanger Co. or equal. <br />C. Pipe hanger for pipe larger than size 3" Adjustable steel clevis type hanger, black, UL listed. Fee and Mason No. 239 or 103, Superstrut <br />#C710. <br />1.15 FOUNDATIONS AND SUPPORTS: <br />A. General: All e u ant and shall be mounted on or sus ended from acce table foundations and su rts all ass eked herein <br />q Ipm PPIsr P P PPo P <br />s shown on the Drawings and es required. <br />1.16 WATER SYSTEM EXPANSION TANK:: <br />A. Expansion tanks: Diaphragm type ASME Constmobi 125 psi working pressure. Tire type air full valve, Size, capacity and Installation <br />scheduled on drawings. Exterior rustproof mating. Amtrol, Wessels or acceptable equal. Submittal required. Provitle pressure gauge <br />on tank to verily pressure between diaphragm and tank shell. <br />1.17 PIPE AND PIPE FITTINGS: <br />A. General: Run all piping parallel to the building structure and support it sufficiently to prevent sagging. Install ail piping where possible so <br />as to vent antl tlrain. Support all piping independently so that the equipment does not carry its weight. <br />B. Unions: Install unions in all non -flanged pipe connections to apparatus and adjacent to all screwed control valves, traps and <br />appurtenances requiring re val for servicing, so located that piping may be disconnected without disturbing the general system. Provide <br />dielectric couplings, unions or flanges between galvanized steel and copper pipe or tubing. <br />C. Screwetl joints: Shall have Me pipe ends reamni, dope or tape applied to male threads only, with the exception of brass to brass joints <br />which shall be made with teflon tape only. Afterjointing, no more than two threads shall remain exposed. <br />D. Braze solder type joints:Canfield's lead free soltler for tlomestic coder and drains or on wrought mpperfiNngs, applietl in sbct <br />commnce with the manufacturers recommendations. Clean copper tubing and fillings thoroughly with steel wool before applying the <br />flux. Remove all copper tubing buns, ream to full bore and true antl round all joints. Apply heating uniformly to secure penetration of the <br />rod, antl leave a full bead .round the entire circumference of the joint to show proper penetration antl sealing. Under no circumstances <br />will the softer soltler. be allowed. <br />E. No -hub cast iron pipe: Conform to Oreg-ANnhington State Plumbing Codes or Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute recommendations. <br />1.18 VALVES: <br />A. Install valves on each side of air equipment and where shown on drawings. Full size of pipe unless otherwise indicated. Provide neat <br />appearance and easy grouping with all parts easily accessible. Valve stems shall be inselletl in horizontal or upright position only (no <br />captions). <br />B. Valve application: <br />Service Valve Type Pr...or, Rating <br />Domestic Service Gate' 125 psi <br />On valves 1-1/4" and smaller, ball valves maybe used. <br />1,19 THERMOMETERS: <br />A. Install thermometers on where indicated on drawings so they are easily readable from Me floor. Thermometers required on entering and <br />leaving sitle of tlomestic water heater. <br />1.20 PIPE SLEEVES: <br />A. General: Lay out work in advance of pouring concrete and furnish antl set sleeves necessary. The cost of cutting or patching made <br />ssery as sub of this operation shall be borne by the Contractor. <br />B. Wall sleeves: Exterior wall sleeves shall be cast iron, flush with wall on both sitle,. Sleeves shall be large enough b allow for caulking <br />and made watertight. Caulking shall be from outside using oakum and lead or Thundedine Corp. Link Seal. <br />C. Floor sleeves: Provitle sleeve on pipe passing through concrete floors. Extentl sleeve one inch above finishetl floor. Caulk all pipes <br />passing through concrete floor with Thundedine Corps. Link Seal. <br />1.21 SCUTCHEONS: <br />A. Install on all exposed pipes passing through walls or floors. <br />1.22 UNIONS: <br />A. Pipe unions: Install where indicated on drawings on each side of all pieces d equipment to permit easy removal of Me equipment. <br />B. Insulating union: Place in piping systems where two dissimilar mewls come in w,Ad. <br />E Provide stainless steel nipple at domestic hot water conk openings. <br />1.23 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS: <br />A. General: Provide atljustable hangers on all pipes, 3" and above ridged at hanger with sheet mewl saddled, complete with adjusts,, <br />ivels cods etc. Size han ers to Gear insulation and uide.. On hot i alines where ex anion and contadion ours rovide swivel <br />9 9 pP P p <br />,,p, l top or bottom of hanger rod. Provide hanger within three feet of all changes in direction. Branches S feel or longer shall have <br />dumb. hanger. <br />B. Plumbers Ape: Nat pertniketl as pipe hangers. <br />1.24 CUTTING AND PATCHING: <br />A. Cutting antl Patching shall be performetl by skilled craftsmen in Me tootle d the work to be Performed. Holes, which are cut oversize in <br />complete work, shall be filled back In. Refinishing shall match existing adjacent finish and shall be acceptable to the Architect. <br />B. When masonry or concrete construction must be penetrated, furnish and install a steel pipe sleeve in opening antl grout in place in a neat <br />r. LeavegrmI surface to match existing finish. Provide escutcheons. If sleeves are not provided, core drill all penetrations. <br />C. Locate all concealed utilities to eliminate any possible service interuption or tlamage. <br />D, No extra will be allowed for lack of proper coordination. <br />1.25 PAINTING: <br />A. Ferrous metal: After completion of mechanical work, all exposed ferrous metal surfaces ouwlde, in mechanical rooms, such as hangers, <br />hanger and , equipment stand,, traps, pipes valves, unions, flanges, etc., shall be thoroughly cleaned and painted with one mat primer <br />and .ne.at of black asphalt varnish or black enamel suitable for hot surfaces. <br />B. Fabricated steel: All damage b structural steel finishes or the finishes of any other trades damaged by coning, welding or patching shall <br />be repaired to match original. <br />1.26 CUTTING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND FRAMING: <br />A. Not permitted unless shown on tlrawings or accepabe in writing by the Archited. Where cutting or core tlMling is permitted, reasonable <br />is to be taken w ver'Ify antl avoid .nduit and piping locations within the cutting area. <br />1.21 ACCESSIBILITY: <br />A. General: The installation of valves,shookabsorbers,thermometers,cl.-i fitting., antl other specialties requiring frequentreading, <br />adjusting, inspection, repairing, removal or replacement shall be conveniently and accessibly lomtetl with reference to the finishetl <br />building. Thermometers antl gauges shall be installed. as to Its easily read. <br />1.28 WIRING: <br />A. General: Wiring within equipment shall Im U.L. accepted and inaccordance win the requirements of the NEC. Wiring extemalto <br />equipment provitletl in accordance win Division 16. <br />B. Connection wiring: Line side power wiring up to equipment terminals shall be by eleciH.l sub -contractor per Division 16. Load side wiring <br />within equipment shall be by equipment manufacturer or supplier. <br />C. Equipment disconnects provided by electrical subcontractor per Division 16. <br />D. Wherever possible, all interconnect wiring within or on a piece of equipment shall be ordered with the equipment, unless shown or <br />speGFled otherwise. An electrician licensed to perform the type of work shall perform all field wiring. <br />E. Motor protection: Provitle properly retail motor,,arl tlantl untler vd.gep,.Wmon antl all manual or automatic motor operating device <br />forall mechanical equipment. <br />1.29 CLEANING'. <br />A. Cleaning per Sections 15400, and 15450. <br />1.30 EQUIPMENT PROTECTION: <br />A. Keep all pipe openings dosed by means of plugs or caps to prevent the entrance of foreign matter. Protect ell piping; duct work, fixtures, <br />equipment, antl apparatus against tlirty water, chemical or mechanical tlamage bon before and after insAllation. Keep all motors antl <br />bearings In a watertight, dusiproof cover during Installation. Any such fixure, equipment or apparatus damaged prior to final acceptance <br />of Me work shall be re.t.md w its original condition or rapAcetl by Me Contractor at no atldifiti cost to the Owner. <br />B. Protect all bright finished shafts, bearing housings, and similar items unfit In service; no rust will be permitted. <br />C. Equipment antl materials stored on the job .i. shall be protected from the weather coveretl or otherwise suitably protected al Me direction <br />of, and to the satisfaction of the Architect, If coverings become tom, they shall be replaced until Me equipment is connected and <br />operating. <br />1.31 LOCATION AND POSITIONING EQUIPMENT: <br />A. Observe all safety..ties antl regulations antl good common practice in locating antl inst lling mechanical equipment antl material so Mat <br />complete installation presents the least possible hazard. Maintain adequate clearancesfor repair and service wall equipment. <br />Installation of any equipment with less than minimum clearances will not b. amept.d. <br />15140 PUMPS <br />1.1 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Provide submittals or product data for the following equipment. <br />1. In -line pumps. <br />1.2 WARRANTY: <br />A. See Section 15010. <br />1.3 IN -LINE PUMPS (RCP RECIRC PUMP): <br />A. Design: Boone body, bronze fitted, constructed cur in -line flanged pipe mounting. Boone sleeve type bearings with oil bath reservoir. <br />Balanced brass sntrifug,l impeller, mechanical shaft seal and shaft with thrust collar. Flexible coupling between pump shaft antl mover <br />shaft. Beating backer to support motor and pumpin a.urate alignment 1,750-RPM dopyouof motor resiliently supported in heavy steel <br />frame. Integral thermal overload device on all pumps motor 113 HP end less. Domestic water pumps b be all bronze. <br />B. Capacity: See Schedule on drawings. <br />C. Manufacturer: Bell and Gossett Series 60 or 80 as scheduled on the drawings, Taco, Pam, antl Armstrong, Thrush, Grundbs, or <br />.eptable equal. <br />1.4 INSTALLATION OF PUMPS: <br />A. Install pumps where shown on the drawings, mounting per equipment schedule and Section 15200. <br />1.5 CLEAN UP: <br />A. Priorto a.eptance, thoroughly clean exposed pomona ofthe heating equipment removing all shipping labels and traces offoreign <br />substance. <br />15250 INSULATION <br />1.1 WORKINCLUDED: <br />A. Provide all labor,mateoal, equipment and services necessary for the installation ofthermal Insulation for piping as shown on the drawings <br />or specfied herein. <br />B. Do not damage or attempt to remove any material suspected of conisi.mg asbestos. In the event insulated piping and/or sprayed or <br />bvoin-on fireproofing, sprayetl acoustical material antl similar materials are-coveretl tluring cutting antl patching operation, notify the <br />Architect Immediately. Do not proceed with the work in such areas until so indurated by the Architect. See Division 1. <br />1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE: <br />A. General Provisions, Section 15010. <br />B. Pipe Supports Basic Materials and Methotls, Section 15050. <br />1.3 DESCRIPTION: <br />A. Description of system: Insulation required for this work includes, but is not necessarily limited to: <br />1. Domestics cold and hot water piping. <br />2. Domestic.hotwale oplog. <br />1.4 QUALITYASSURANCE: <br />A. Quality of workmanship: Use sufficient journeyman insulators and supervisors In the execution of this portion of the work to Insure proper <br />and adequate installation of insulation throughout. <br />1.5 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Submitials shall inclutle, but not be limited lo: <br />1. Data to show compliance with fame and smoke rating. <br />2. Produdd.W. <br />3. Manufadumm' mwmmended installe0on data. <br />1.6 PRODUCT HANDLING: <br />A. Protection: Use all means necessary w protect insulation materials before, during, and after Installation. <br />B. Replacement: In the event of tlamage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary. <br />1.7 FIREHAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS: <br />A. Insulation materials shall have composite fire antl smoke hazard ratings as tested by procedures indicated in UL 723, not to -ad a <br />fame spread index of 25 and a smoke developed index of 50. <br />B. Accessories such as adhesives, cement, etc., shall be provitletl with a component rating as listed above. <br />C. Products or their shl cartons shall have identification of the flames read and smoke develo index. <br />Pp n9 p Ped <br />1.8 CODE COMPLIANCE: <br />A. Insulation materials and insulation thickness specified does not relieve coniractorfrom compliance with Washington State Energy Code. <br />1.. MANUFACTURERS: <br />A. Armstrong, Schuller Intemational Inc., Owens Corning, Certain -Teed Sam Gobain, Pittsburgh Corning, Knauf, oracceptable equal. <br />1.10 PIPING INSULATION -ABOVE GRADE: <br />A. Fiberglass sectional pipe Insulation: Thermal conductivity of 0.24 BTU -In per sq. ft. per hour at 75 F mean temperature. Minimum density <br />of 3.5lbs. per cubic foot. Jacketed WM white barrier laminated of aluminum foil antl while Kroft -reinforced with glass fiber .trend,. <br />Jackal shall have fadory-aupplled, self-sealing lap. <br />B. Insulation covers for pipe fittings antl pipe: PVC-prebrmed, rmided insulation covers. Zeswn Coati'C..I-Tit. 1000 Series" or <br />cceptable equal. <br />C. Foam rubber pipe insulation: Ammfiex, Aerotub. or Ukrafoam thermal conductivity of 0.25 at 75 degree, F. (for use within walls or above <br />ceilings only). Obtain fire marshal's acceptance on product to m Installed. <br />1.11 PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS: <br />A. See Section 15050, Part 3. <br />1.12 INSULATION THICKNESS: <br />A. General: Insulaton shall be applied in strict accordance with the manufacturers recommendations. Foam rubber and rigid phenolic foam <br />for use within walls antl above Sheetrock ceilings only. Not permillad for use in shafts or above ceiling on this project because of usage <br />s return air plenum. <br />B. Above Grace: <br />1. Domestic cold water and storm pipe (above gretle antl inside building, overflow drainpipe not insulated): Cover with 1"fiberglass <br />sectional pipe raver or 1/2" foam rubber to control condensation. Above roof, cover domestic cold water pipe with i/2" foam rubber <br />ver heal tape. Paint insulation above withprotective white coating per manufacturers recommendations. Contractor's option: <br />Concealed storm pipe 1-1/2' foil face blanket fiberglass 1 It. /cu. ft. <br />2. Domestic hot water pipe: Cover with i"fiberglass sectional pipe through 2" and 1-1/2" thick on pipe size 2-1/2" and layer. <br />C Handicap lavatories: Cover P4,op antl hot water supply with 3/8" minimum foam rubber insulation. <br />D. Exposed piping in occupied space: Cover with aluminum pipe cover and Gasm'Humped aluminum elbow covers'. <br />1.13 INSTALLATION: <br />A. Insulation shall ba continuous through walls, floors, partitions, except where noted otherwise. <br />B. Fiberglass sectional pipe insulation: Apply insulation to pipe antl seal with self-sealing lap. Use sag -butt stops to seal butt joints. Insulate <br />all fittings, valves, and unions with single or multiple layers of Insulation and cover w match pipe or use pre -formed, PVC -molded <br />nnsulation covers or Gaso. "humpetl aluminum elbow covers". Domestic hot water antl heating hot water only, valve bodies antl unions <br />ot insulted. <br />C. Foam rubber pipe insulation: transit in strict accordance per manufacturers recommendations. <br />D. Equipment: <br />1. Insulation shall be pmformedand mi.mdwhere necessarytohitthecontourdthev....1. The insulation shall be applied with edges <br />tightly hulled and secured with wire or bands. A smoothing mat of mment shall be toweled over the insulation, and a fiberglass <br />A-2070 lightweight cloth, to be smoothly atlhered with Benjamin Foster 85-20 adhesive. Equipment nameplate shall be left exposed. <br />2. Hot water heaters: Insulated per Section 15450. Cover 2" fiberglass with steel jacket insulation to meet State d Washington Energy <br />Code, <br />3. HM water storage tank: Cover with 2" fiberglass with steel jacket, and to meet State of Washington Energy Code. <br />4. Expansion tanks: Not insulated. <br />15400 PLUMBING SYSTEMS <br />1.1 WORK INCLUDED; <br />A. Provitle all labor, materials, equipment antl services necessary to furnish antl install a complete plumbing system as shown on the <br />Drawings and specified herein. The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to: <br />1. Soil, waste antl vent piping, inclutling deanout. antl tlrain.. <br />2. Domedlc cold water piping, including thermal Insulator, rough in and connection w existing senlce and thermal insulation for piping. <br />3. Domestic hot water piping, inclutling rough in and connection to existing ..Mo. antl thermal insulation for piping. <br />4. Plumbin fixtures and Moo includin all rims Hudee a for sinks and lavatories in casework orcounters chair carriers a uired <br />9 9 ( tyP) (s re9 ), <br />tlrinking fountain, tlrain., cleanouts, floor sinks, antl relatetl fixtures shown on the Drawings. <br />5. Condensate chin and water piping system for mechanical equipment. <br />6. Rough -in antl final connection to equipment and fixtures relocated or provitletl untler other sections by Me Owner antl untler other <br />divisions of the wont. <br />7. Testing, balancing and adjusting of all equipment piping and automatic valves. <br />8. Flashing antl counter -flashing of roof and wall penetrations required by installation of work of this section. <br />9. Furnishing and installation of access cmrs requiretl for work furnished by this section. <br />10. InsW lions antl maintenance manuals for equipment furnished by this section. <br />11. Furnishing and installing of all sleeves, inserts and anchorage required for Me installation, which are embedded in work of other <br />trades. All piping in concrete shall be sleeved, wrapped and sealed. <br />12. Project record documents. <br />1.2 WORK INCLUDED BUT SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE: <br />A. Plumbing General Provisions, Section 15010. <br />B. Plumbing Basic Materials and Methods, Pipe Supports, Section 15050, <br />C. Plumbing Insulation, Section 15250. <br />D. Rough -in and final connection to fixtures, drains and Geanouts, Section 15450. <br />1.3 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Provide submittals or product data for. <br />1. Piping material; forward a letter listing material to be-adL <br />2. Valves. <br />3. Pumps. <br />4. SMtagetank. <br />B. Record Drawings: Prepare antl submit record drawings per Section 15010 with special attention to locating each pipe, valve, fixtures, antl <br />other plumbing items precisely to scale and listing all invert elevations, rate of All, and other pertinent data. <br />1A PRODUCTHANDLING: <br />A. Protection: Use all means necessary M protect plumbing materials before, during, and after installation. <br />B. Replacements: In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary to the acceptance of the Architect and <br />at no additional cost to the Owner. <br />1.5 JOB CONDITIONS: <br />A. Review Architectural and Plumbing Drawings antl comply with fixture locations antl details affecting plumbing work. <br />B. CoordinateworkswiMworkcf otherimdestoavoitl.niid. <br />G Protection: Keep pipe openings closed by means d plugs or caps W prevent the entrance dforeign matter. Protect piping and fixtures, <br />against dirty water, chemi.l or mechanical damage both before and after installation. <br />1.6 WARRANTIES: <br />A. One-year warranty per Section 15010. <br />B. Water Heater: Manufacturer standard five-year warranty. <br />1.7 MATERIALS: <br />A. Piping: <br />1. Piping quality per Section 15050, Basic Materials and Methods. <br />2. Copper pipe: Comestic cold and hot water, Type K below grace and Type L above grace with lead-free AIIstaA or Duzall flux soltler. <br />3. Piping insulation: See Section 15250. <br />B. Air Chamber: Not amepwble on Mis project. See shook abmrbers. <br />C. Shook Aboortmes Acceptable manufacturers are Zorn, Wade, Smith, J...m or Precision Plumbing Products, Inc. Provide 10 or as <br />mended by Plumbing antl Drainage Institute Standard WH2O1. <br />D. Traps: Pmvide (17 gauge above grade and cast icon traps below grade) traps on fixtures conneded w the sanitary sysem except for <br />fixtures having integral traps, seal al least 2" but not more Man 4". <br />E. Valves: See Section 15050, Basic Materials antl Methotls, for valves inside builtling. <br />F. Flashing: Flash openings in rmfwith 4-Ib. sheet lead in one pies. Contractors option: "Semm" <br />#1100-2, Chloreloy Nobles -or Stoneman. <br />G. Escutcheons: Brass, chrome plated. <br />H. Exposed Piping antl Tubing: Red brass, chrome plaletl. <br />I. Unions: See Section 15050. <br />1.8 RECIRC PUMP: <br />A. Refer to Section 15140 <br />1.9 ALL OTHER MATERIALS: <br />A. All other materials not specifically described but required for a complete and operating facility shall be new, first quality of their respective <br />kinds, and subject to the acceptance by the Architect. <br />1.10 INSTALLATION: <br />A. General: Do not cover up or enclose work unfit it has been property and completely Inspected and accepted by the governing authority. <br />Shoultl any of the work be covered up or enclosed prior to all required inspections and acceptances, uncover the work as required antl, <br />after it has been completely inspeced and accepted, make all repairs and replacements with such maerals as are necessary to the <br />ceptance dthe Governing Authority and acceptance by Me Architect and at no additional cost to the owner. Provitle hangers per <br />Section 15050 antl support piping per Uniform Mechanical Code. <br />B. We-: Connect to available public sewer. Verify depth, size and location before starting work. <br />C. Water: Connect w meter at meter vault, meter and vault provitletl by mechanical subcontractor and installed by the serving utility. <br />Coordinate water location and installation of connection to main with the serving utility. Bury water pipe outside building minimum d 3W <br />and 12- Inside building. <br />D. Flashing: Extentl 18" from center of tlrawings or pipes untler rodng or siding in all directions. Extentl upper edge at least 12" above roof <br />turned over and down Into vent or sleeve for at least 1". <br />E. Stadural Members: Cut center of steel studs as required for mechanical installation, being careful not to cut edges. Cut wood studs as <br />required for mechanical Installation, being careful to leave 1/2" edges. Do not cut or drill beams, girder, joists (review Ilmltatlon with joist <br />anufadurer on cutting plywood web), or similar structural members except as ccapted in writing by the manufacturer or Archited. <br />Noise Control - See Section 15200. Use Aqua -Flo Amo.to-Plumb specialty products. <br />F. Layout: Lay out Me piping systems in careful omm ination with the Drowings, determining proper elevations for all components of Me <br />system and using only the minimum number of bends w produce a safidectoHly functioning system. Follow the general layout shown on <br />Me Drawings in all cases except where other work may interfere. Lay out all pipes to fall within partition, ceiling, o rod mvities antl to not <br />require tuning other than that shown on the Drawings. Complete installation to present a neat orderly appeaance. Do not block opening <br />with . Run arallel b wall of buildin unless otherwise indicated. Kee n free Mum.nactwith <br />or passageways p ping p ping p g p plot g <br />strudue.rinsAlledequipment. Pouvidehangerstosupportweightdpipeand.ntents. Grade tlrain piping l/4'perfoot. <br />G. Each Contractor shall provide all b rnmdes antl warning signs Mat are required or reasonably nesssary to prevent amidents or injury to <br />workmen or others on the job site, or tlamage to property. See Section 15010, Safety. <br />H. Valves: <br />1. Provide valves per Section 15050 at equipment antl on branch pipe connections to mains. Install valves in accessible <br />locations. <br />2. Pouvide valve at hot and cold -water connection to hot water heater. <br />3. Provide valves for draining entire tlomestic water system. <br />L Vents: Install vents in sanitary drainage system with loahing as specNed. <br />J. Trap Primers: Sae Section 15450; provide primer on each floor drain and hub tlrain per once. <br />1.11 TESTS: <br />A. Testing: <br />1. Test piping systems per State of Washington Plumbing Code, before concealing, insulating or bnMlIing over any piping. <br />Provide 48 houm advance notice of test b Architect. Disconnect equipment and devices, which may be damaged by test <br />pressure. Plug or cap lines for testing. Test entire systems to Me satisfaction of Me goveming authority. <br />2. Test equipment: Furnish all test pumps, gauges, equipment antl personnel requiretl antl test as necessary to demonstrate <br />the Integrity of Me finished plumbing Installabon to the acceptance of goveming authorities. <br />3. Test system for leaks: <br />Domestic system: 100-psi water for 6 hours. <br />Drainage system: 10 foot static pressure of water on highest joint for two hours, or tluring freezing condition, test 5 <br />psi air pressure For 24h.or,. <br />B. Re -test below gratle piping after backfilling antl before concrete slab has cured. Repair all leaks Mat develop tluring <br />backfilling and re -test. <br />C. Valves: Test all valve bonnets for tightness. Test operates all valves at least once from dosed to_ open_ to_dosetl position <br />while valve is under test re re. Test all automatic valves for ro eration at the settin s indicated. Test ressure <br />p ae. p per op g p <br />relief valves at least three times antl re lace if fails to re -seat ro erl . <br />P P P Y <br />1.12 STERILIZATION OF DOMESTIC WATER PIPES: <br />A. Clean water systems as requiretl by Washington State Board of Health. <br />1. After preliminary purging of Me system, chlorinate the entire potable water system In accordance with American Water <br />Works Association procedures AW WA-C 601.54 for flushing antl disinfecting water mains, and in accordance with all <br />other pednent codes and regulations. <br />2. Upon completion of the sterilization, thoroughly flush the entire potable water system. <br />3. When sterilization Is corn late arran ,with Me artiners authorities to collect test sam les for bacteriolo ical anal sis. <br />P 9 P P 9 Y <br />4. Chlorinate only when the builtling is unomupietl antl valve oft tignt from existing system. <br />5. Deliver reports of analysis to the Architect, <br />1.13 SHOCK ABSORBER SCHEDULE: <br />A. Sae Drawings for Shock Absorber Schedule. <br />1.14 CLEANING UP: <br />A. Prior to acceptance, thoroughly dean exposed potions of the plumbing Installation, Including work of Section 15450, removing <br />labels and traces of foreign substances antl using only a cleaning solution acceptable to Me manufacturer d the plumbing <br />item and being careful to avoid damage to finished surfaces. <br />15450 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND TRIM <br />1A PLUMBING EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE: <br />A. Provitle fixtures Per Plumbing Equipment Schetlule antl as shown on the Architectural Drawings. <br />1.2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS: <br />A. All fxlures and .-...,I.. are to be of Me water -saver types. Install flow controller discs in supplies or aerators where <br />applicable. <br />B. All fxlures and .-...ones are to be vandal -proof Replace supplied screws with vandal -proof screws of the same material <br />and finish. Provide Owner with Mree v-dWI-proof screwdrivem for each dil rant sized head. <br />C. Fixtures antl so.....He. supported through walls shall be provitletl with toggle -type screws or inserts, similar to Hilti Toggles. <br />D. Single source: Forease of maintenance and parts replacements, use equipment da single manufacturer. <br />1.3 WARRANTIES: <br />A. In addition to one-year warmnty speGFled in General Conditions, warranty Me following: <br />1. All vitreous china antl enameled iron fixtures: Warranted not to craze, color or scale. <br />2. Water heater: Manufacturer standard fve-year warranty. <br />1.4 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Provide submittals or product data for: <br />1. Cleanouw. <br />2. Water heater. <br />3. Trapprimers. <br />4. All items on drawings untler Plumbing Equipment Schetlule and on the Architectural tlrawings. <br />5. Setting of all kitchen sinks, strainers, and faucets relocated or provided by Owner or kitchen equipment supplier. Provide <br />.cell-nus material for..motet. antl workable plumbing system. <br />1.5 PLUMBING FIXTURES: <br />A. See Amhitommol Schedule for providers of fixlures. Rough -in and make final connections. <br />1.6 FIXTURE TRIM AND SUPPORTS: <br />A. See Architectural Schetlule for providers offxlures. Rough -in antl make final connections. <br />1.7 TRAP PRIMERS: <br />A. Cast brass trap seal primer valve with automatic vacuum breaker. Precision Plumbing Products, or acceptable equal. <br />1.8 CLEANOUTS: <br />A. General: Cleanouts shall be lomtetl at base of all plumbing stacks, at all changes in direction, at 100-foot intervals in straight <br />and as shown on Mowin s and as r uired b the administrative authorit . Cleanouts shall be the same size as the <br />pipe except that greater Man 4" will not be required. Inslde-floor type shall have round nickel bronze tops, and wall type shall <br />have stainless steel .ver.. Ceramic tied floors shall have square from..; all others shall be round. All deanmts shall be <br />Josam, Wade, Zorn, and Smith. Smith numbers used as a basis of selection. Outside cleanouts to gretle shall be adjustable, <br />vantlal-proof antl galvanizetl. <br />B. The floor Geanouts: Smith 4043-U with vandal -proof screws. <br />C. Wall caeanouw: Smith 4422 C.I. wnule bronze plug antl .winless steel shallow cover. <br />D. Unfinished area wall cleanouts: Smith 4422 C.I. ferrule end bronze plug and prime -coated steel cover. <br />E. Unfinished area floor cleanouts: Smith 4042-G. C.I. ferule antl bronze plug antl C.1. cover. <br />F. Outside area walks and drives: Smith 4253 with galvanized cast Iron body and top secured with vandal -proof screws. Install <br />in 18" x 18" x 6" deep concrete pad flush with gratle. <br />G. Carpeted floor cleanouts: Smith 4023xC.1. Ferrule with round nickel bronze top with carpet clamping device. Vandal -proof <br />1.9 WATER HEATER (WH): <br />A. Electric: <br />1. Provide electric water healer as scheduled antl manufactured by A. 0. Smith, Rudd, Rheum, State, PVI, Bradfortl While, <br />and Lochimmr or acceptable equal. Heaters to meet Energy Conservation Code. <br />2. Glase-linni tank for 127 psi wonting pressure and tested at 300 psi, enameletl steel jacket; equip with single temperature <br />and pressure relief valve set at 120 psi, magnesium anode rod and 3/4-inch hose bibb drain. Watts'. 40XL temperature antl <br />pressure-mlid valve set 15OX, 210 degrees F. Provfd, heater with Syear wa mnty. <br />3. Capacity,, shownon Me Plumbing Equipment Schedule. <br />1.10 INSTALLATION: <br />A. General: lns ll fixtures compaeve with fifling supports, fastening devices, f..-A, valves, traps, scups and appurtenances <br />requiretl. Connect fxlures A soil, waste, vent antl water supplies in neat, finished and uniform manner. <Fi,Wma furnished <br />by Owner w be cleaned and trim installed in first-class condition. > <br />B. Connections: Equal height, plumb and set al right angles b floor, wall or both, unless required or specified. <br />C. Stops: Stops installed in each supply pipe at each fixture ncessibae located with concealed stops of screwdriver type with <br />wall escutcheons. Mount lavatory stops high as possible to allow chm ance for handicap (see Section 15250 for insulation of <br />tap and hot water valve). <br />D. Fixture locations: As shown on the Architectural Drawings. <br />E. Fixture installation: Fixtures supported on floor or cornea, or in cabinet top as required. <br />F. Floor drain installation: Instal flush with finishetl floor. Prime all floor drain traps from nearest water closet or primer valve. <br />Primer connection to flush valve tailpiece shall connect to rear of pipe. <br />G. Shock absorbers: Losle shock absorbers in supply pipe cordance with these speclfstions and recommendations of <br />ne Plumbing antl Drainage Institute Standard PDI-WH2O1n One shack absorber maybe u..d far a battery of three or more <br />fires. St . shock abmrber par P.D.I. <br />H. Rough -in and make final connection to equipment shown on drawings as furnished by others for: <br />1. Owner -furnished fixtures and equipment. <br />15950 TESTING, BALANCING AND COMMISSIONING OF SERVICE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS <br />1.1 TESTINGAGENCY: <br />A. At the completion of the job, perform Me testing and balancing of the Domestic Water Heating System by an independent test <br />antl balance agency who.,m iaai... in this work. Testing agency shall be a member of the Associatetl Air Balance Council. <br />Testing agency shall comply with ASHRAE recommendations pertaining w measurements, Instruments and testing, adjusting <br />and balancing, except as otherwise indicated. <br />B. Tasting agency to be hired dlradly by the General Co.--,. <br />1.2 TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS: <br />A. All instruments used by the balancing agency shall have been calibrated within a period of six months and proof of such <br />calibration shall be submitted to Architect upon request. <br />1.3 SUBMITTALS: <br />A. Submit three copies of Commissioning report on forms which have been reviewed by the Architect. Include.pies with <br />Completion Require ents per Section15010. Forward one.py of Me report directly to Me mechanist engineer cur review <br />or to demonstration of mechanical svdems to owner, see Section 15010. Completion Recuiremenw. <br />1.4 BALANCING FIRMS: <br />A. Balancing agencies desiring approval shall make requestin accordance with Instructions to Bidders. Requests shall Include <br />list of completed projects antl samples of balancing forms to b. used on the proj.d. <br />1.5 TESTING PROCEDURES: <br />A. Water System Plumbing <br />1. General: Identify and list size, type and manufacturer of all equipment tested hereunder. <br />2. Check rotation of waver pump. <br />3. Record nameplate data and actual full load amps for all pump motors. <br />4. Check expansion Anks to make sure they are not air bountl. <br />5. Check Time Clock to assure Rod.pump(RCP).no only during occupied hour. <br />ATP ENGINEERING, INC. <br />MECHANICAL CONSULTANTS <br />18407 Andis Road <br />BURLINGTON, WA 98233 <br />Office (360)757-2099 <br />Cell (503)701-4221 <br />Fax (360)757-2097 <br />larrym@atpeinc.com <br />g. 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