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PROJECT MANUAL

ORANGEBURG COUNTY DETENTION

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ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

THE LANDPLAN GROUP SOUTH CIVIL ENGINEER COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA

FOODESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC FOOD SERVICE CONSULTANT CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

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October 12, 2017 Volume 2 of 2

SPECIFICATIONS For The

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ORANGEBURG COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TOC-1

VOLUME 1

BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

000106 Project Directory

000115 List of Drawings

001116 Invitation To Bid

002100 Instructions to Bidders (AIA Document A701-1997)

002110 Geotechnical Report (information available to Bidders not a part of the contract documents)

002610 Submittal of Substitutions

004100 Sample Forms

AIA Document A132 - 2009

AIA Document A305 1986




004200 Bid Form

004324 Bidders Request for Information

004325 Substitution Request Form

005200 Agreement Forms

005200.2 SCDHEC Co-Permittee Agreement

008000 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Advisor Edition

(AIA Document A232-2009)

008200 Owners Instructions for Bonds and Insurance

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

011000 Summary of Work

011400 Work Restrictions

012100 Allowances

012113 Cash Allowances

012200 Unit Price Allowances

012300 Alternates

012653 Proposal Requests

012973 Schedule of Values

012976 Progress Payment Procedures

013119 Project Meetings

013216 Construction Progress Schedule

013300 Submittal Procedures

014000 Quality Requirements


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014100 Regulatory Requirements

014126 Permits

014200 References

014300 Quality Assurance

014520 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) for HVAC

014523 Testing and Inspection Services

014523.1 Structural Tests and Special Inspections

Statement of Contractor Responsibility

Statement of Special Inspections

015000 Temporary Facilities and Controls

016000 Product Requirements

016400 Owner Furnished Products

016500 Product Delivery Requirements

017123 Field Engineering

017300 Execution

017329 Cutting and Patching

017400 Cleaning and Waste Management

017419 Construction Waste Management

017700 Closeout Procedures

017839 Project Record Documents

018119 Indoor Air Quality Requirements

018317 Exterior Building Enclosure Air Barrier Requirements

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

024116 Demolition and Removal

024117 Structure Demolition

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

033516 Stained and Polished Concrete Floor Finish

DIVISION 04 MASONRY

042000 Unit Masonry

042001 Reinforced Unit Masonry

DIVISION 05 METALS

051200 Structural Steel Framing

052100 Steel Joists

053100 Steel Decking

054000 Cold-Formed Steel Framing-Structural (CFSF-S)


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055000 Metal Fabrications

055100 Metal Stairs

055213 Pipe and Tube Railings

057500 Decorative Formed Metal

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061000 Rough Carpentry

061600 Sheathing

064100 Architectural Wood Casework

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

071113 Bituminous Dampproofing

072100 Thermal Insulation

072600 Vapor Retarder/Air Barrier

072727 Sprayed Polyurethane Air Barrier

074213.13 Formed Metal Wall Panels

074216 Insulated-Core Metal Wall Panels

075423 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing

076200 Metal Flashing, Trim, Metal Roofing, and Roof Accessories

078100 Applied Fireproofing

078413 Through-Penetration Firestop Systems

078446 Fire-Resistive Joint Systems

079200 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

081113 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

081416 Flush Wood Doors

083113 Access Doors and Frames

083313 Overhead Coiling Counter Shutters

083323 Overhead Coiling Doors

084113 Aluminum Entrances, Storefront, and Curtainwall

085653 Security Windows

087110 Door Hardware

088000 Glazing

089000 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

092216 Non-Structural Steel Framing (CFSF-NS)

092550 Gypsum Board Security Ceilings

092900 Gypsum Board

093000 Tiling

095113 Acoustical Panel Ceilings


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096116 Concrete Floor Sealer

096513 Resilient Base and Accessories

096519 Resilient Tile Flooring

096723 Resinous Flooring and Walls

096813 Tile Carpeting

098414 Cementitious Wood-Fiber Acoustical Panels

098434 Sound Absorbing Wall Units Metal-Faced

099100 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

101100 Visual Display Surfaces

101400 Signage

102113.14 Stainless Steel Compartments

102113.19 Plastic Toilet Compartments

102600 Impact Resistant Wall Protection

102800 Toilet and Bath Accessories

104413 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

104416 Fire Extinguishers

105113 Metal Lockers

107326 Protective Covers

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

111900 Detention Equipment

111910 Custom/Security Hollow Metal

111950 Security Glass and Glazing

111960 Security Hardware

114000 Food Service Equipment

115223 Television Brackets

119100 Miscellaneous Equipment (Floor Tape)

DIVISION 12 FURNISHINGS

122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds

122413 Roller Window Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

134263.16 Manufactured Steel Detention Cells

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

(not used)

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DIVISION 21 FIRE SUPPRESSION

210500 Common Work Results for Fire Suppression

210529 Hangers And Supports For Fire Suppression Piping

211000 Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

220500 Common Work Results for Plumbing

220513 Common Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

220519 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

220523 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

220529 Hangers and Supports for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220553 Identification for Plumbing Piping and Equipment

220700 Plumbing Insulation

221116 Domestic Water Piping

221119 Domestic Water Piping Specialties

221123 Domestic Water Pumps

221316 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping

221319 Sanitary Waste Piping Specialties

223400 Fuel-Fired, Domestic-Water Heaters

224200 Plumbing Fixtures

224500 Emergency Plumbing Fixtures

224600 Security Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC

230513 Motor for HVAC Equipment

230514 Variable Speed Drives

230517 Sleeves and Sleeve Seals for HVAC

230529 Hangars and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230548 Vibration Control

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

230700 HVAC Insulation

230900 Building Automation System

230993 Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls

232113 Hydronic Piping

232300 Refrigerant Piping

233113 Metal Ducts

233300 Air Duct Accessories

233423 HVAC Power Ventilators

233600 Air Terminal Units

233713 Diffusers, Registers, And Grilles


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234100 Particulate Air Filtration

237413 Packaged Outdoor Central Station Air-Handling Units

237433 Direct Fired Make-Up Air Units

238124 Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioning Units

238239 Unit Heaters

DIVISION 25 BUILDING AUTOMATION

(Not Used)

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

260500 Common Work Results for Electrical

260519 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 260529 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

260533 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems\

260543 Underground Ducts and Raceways for Electrical Systems

260553 Identification for Electrical Systems

260573 Overcurrent Protective Device and Arc Flash Coordination Study

260923 Lighting Control Devices

260943 Relay Based Lighting Controls

262200 Low-Voltage Transformers

262413 Switchboards

262416 Panelboards

262714 Utility Service Entrance

262726 Wiring Devices

262816 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

262913 Enclosed Controllers

263213 Engine Generators

263600 Transfer Switches

264113 Lightning Protection for Structures

264313 Suppression Protection

265100 Interior Lighting

265600 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 COMMUNICATIONS

270500 Common Work Results for Communications

271100 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

276410 Radio Frequency (RF) BDA-Based Signal Booster Systems (In-Building Radio System Coverage)

DIVISION 28 ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY


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280500 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

280513 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

283111 Digital, Addressible Fire-Alarm System

285000 Security Control System

285010 PLC, Network, And UPS Systems

285020 Video Graphical User Interface

285030 Cabinets And Enclosures

285100 Audio Communication Systems

285200 IP Video Communication System

285260 Network Video System

285300 Access Control System

285400 Duress - Misc Systems

285500 Auxiliary Control Systems

285650 IP Video Visitation System

285900 Security Management Server

DIVISIONS 31 EARTHWORK

311000.1 Clearing and Grubbing

311000.2 Stone for Erosion Control

311000.3 Engineering Fabric

311000.4 Plain Rip Rap

311000.5 Erosion Control

311000.6 Temporary Silt Fence

312000.1 Earthwork

312000.3 Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting for Utilities

312319 Dewatering

313116 Termite Control

DIVISION 32 EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

321216.1 Subgrade

321216.2 Macadam Base Course

321216.3 Bituminous Pavements

321313.1 Concrete Form Work

321313.2 Concrete Curb, Curb and Gutter, and Gutter

321313.3 Cast in Place Concrete

323113 Chain Link Fences and Gates

329200.1 Grassing

329200.2 Seeding and Mulching

329300 Planting

DIVISION 33 UTILITIES


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330500.1 Water Lines, Valves, and Appurtenances

330500.2 Force Mains and Gravity Sewers

334000 Drainage Pipe and Culverts

334100.1 Corrugated HDPE

334100.2 Drainage Structures and Inlets

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COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION 210500 - 1

SECTION 210500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FIRE-SUPPRESSION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Provisions of the Contract and of the Contract Documents apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels.

B. Exposed, Interior Installations: Exposed to view indoors.

C. Exposed, Exterior Installations: Exposed to view outdoors.

D. Subject to Freezing: Subject to temperatures below 40 degrees F.

E. Concealed, Interior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by occupants.

F. Concealed, Exterior Installations: Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by occupants.

G. The following are industry abbreviations for rubber materials:

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

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

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

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

1. Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Fire-suppression piping."

2. Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current.


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C. ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME A13.1, "Scheme for the Identification of Fire-suppression piping Systems," for letter size, length of color field, colors, and viewing angles of

identification devices for fire-suppression piping.

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

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

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

requirements.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

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

moisture.

1.5 COORDINATION

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

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

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

Division 08 Section "Access Doors and Frames.

1.6 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Fire Suppression/Protection drawings are diagrammatic, indicating general locations and arrangements of pipe, and equipment. Not necessarily indicating all offsets, conditions, and

appurtenances required to provide clearances for maximum practical accessibility to perform

maintenance.

B. Coordinate work in order to achieve proper operation and to provide a maintainable installed condition.

C. Notify the Architects representative immediately of conditions which do not comply or will not produce this result.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DIELECTRIC FITTINGS


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A. Description: Combination fitting of copper alloy and ferrous materials with threaded, solder-joint, plain, or weld-neck end connections that match fire-suppression piping system materials.

B. Insulating Material: Suitable for system fluid, pressure, and temperature.

C. Dielectric Unions: Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 250-psig minimum working pressure at 180F.

D. Dielectric-Flange Kits: Companion-flange assembly for field assembly. Include flanges, full-face- or ring-type neoprene or phenolic gasket, phenolic or polyethylene bolt sleeves, phenolic

washers, and steel backing washers.

1. Separate companion flanges and steel bolts and nuts shall have 150- or 300-psig minimum working pressure where required to suit system pressures.

E. Dielectric Couplings: Galvanized-steel coupling with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; threaded ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225F.

F. Dielectric Nipples: Electroplated steel nipple with inert and non-corrosive, thermoplastic lining; plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 300-psig minimum working pressure at 225F.

2.2 MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS

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

1. Available Manufacturers:

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

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

3. Pressure Plates: Plastic. Include two for each sealing element. 4. Connecting Bolts and Nuts: Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length

required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing

element.

2.3 JOINING MATERIALS

A. Pipe Joint Compound for Threaded Pipe: UL listed.


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2.4 SLEEVES

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

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

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

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

2.5 ESCUTCHEONS

A. Description: Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around fire-suppression piping and an OD that completely covers opening.

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

C. One-Piece, Cast-Brass Type: With set screw.

1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated and rough brass.

D. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type: With concealed hinge and set screw.

1. Finish: Polished chrome-plated and rough brass.

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

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

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

H. Split-Casting, Floor-Plate Type: Cast brass with concealed hinge and set screw.

2.6 GROUT

A. Description: ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout.

1. Characteristics: Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications.

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

2.7 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING IDENTIFICATION DEVICES


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A. Manufactured Pipe Markers, General: Preprinted, color-coded, with lettering indicating service, and showing direction of flow.

1. Colors: Comply with ASME A13.1, unless otherwise indicated. 2. Lettering: Use fire-suppression piping system terms indicated. 3. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches: Full-band pipe markers

extending 360 degrees around pipe at each location.

4. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches and Larger: Either full-band or strip-type pipe markers at least three times letter height and of length required for label.

5. Arrows: Integral with fire-suppression piping system service lettering to accommodate both directions; or as separate unit on each pipe marker to indicate direction of flow.

B. Pretensioned Pipe Markers: Precoiled semirigid plastic formed to cover full circumference of pipe and to attach to pipe without adhesive.

C. Self-Adhesive Pipe Markers: Plastic with pressure-sensitive, permanent-type, self-adhesive back.

D. Plastic Tape: Continuously printed, vinyl tape at least 3 mils thick with pressure-sensitive, permanent-type, self-adhesive back.

1. Width for Markers on Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches: 3/4 inch minimum.

2. Width for Markers on Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches or Larger: 1-1/2 inches minimum.

2.8 SECURITY FASTENERS:

A. Description: Accessories, anchorage inserts, and security fasteners providing a complete tamperproof installation.

B. Exposed Security Fasteners: 1. Fastener: Provide torx-head (star with center reject pin) security fasteners for anchoring

work in exposed security areas.

2. Finish: Finish shall match that specified of the item anchored. 3. Tools: Provide tools for fastening devices.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS

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

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

calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install fire-


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suppression piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination

Drawings.

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

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

prohibited unless specifically indicated otherwise.

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

F. Install fire-suppression piping to permit valve servicing.

G. Install fire-suppression piping at indicated slopes.

H. Install fire-suppression piping free of sags and bends.

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

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

K. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors according to the following:

1. New Fire-suppression piping:

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

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

c. Insulated Fire-suppression piping: One-piece, stamped-steel type with spring clips.

d. Bare Fire-suppression piping at Wall and Floor Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished chrome-plated finish.

e. Bare Fire-suppression piping at Ceiling Penetrations in Finished Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with polished chrome-plated finish.

f. Bare Fire-suppression piping in Unfinished Service Spaces: One-piece, cast-brass type with rough-brass finish.

g. Bare Fire-suppression piping in Equipment Rooms: One-piece, cast-brass type. h. Bare Fire-suppression piping at Floor Penetrations in Equipment Rooms: One-

piece, floor-plate type.

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

partitions.

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

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

"Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim" for flashing.

1) Seal space outside of sleeve fittings with grout.

3. Except for underground wall penetrations, seal annular space between sleeve and pipe or pipe insulation, using joint sealants appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

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

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

for installing mechanical sleeve seals.

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

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

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

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

seal.

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

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

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

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

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

seal.

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

Section "Penetration Firestopping" for materials.

R. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in.


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

3.2 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION

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

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

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

D. Soldered Joints: Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using

lead-free solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32.

E. Brazed Joints: Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8.

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

full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows:

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

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

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

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

3.3 CONCRETE BASES

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

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

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

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


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

embedded.

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

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

3.4 ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES

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

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

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

3.5 FIRE-SUPPRESSION PIPING IDENTIFICATION

A. Install manufactured pipe markers indicating service on each fire-suppression piping system. Install with flow indication arrows showing direction of flow.

1. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, Less Than 6 Inches: Pretensioned pipe markers sized to ensure a tight fit. Or:

Self-adhesive pipe markers. Use color-coded, self-adhesive plastic tape, 1-1/2 inches

wide, lapped at least 1-1/2 inches at both ends of pipe marker, and covering full

circumference of pipe.

2. Pipes with OD, Including Insulation, 6 Inches and Larger: Shaped pipe markers. Use size to match pipe and secure with fasteners. Or:

Self-adhesive pipe markers. Use color-coded, self-adhesive plastic tape, at least 1-1/2

inches wide, lapped at least 3 inches at both ends of pipe marker, and covering full

circumference of pipe.

B. Stenciled Pipe Marker Option: Stenciled markers may be provided instead of manufactured pipe markers, at Installer's option. Install stenciled pipe markers with painted, color-coded

bands or rectangles complying with ASME A13.1 on each fire-suppression piping system.

1. Identification Paint: Use for contrasting background. 2. Stencil Paint: Use for pipe marking.

C. Locate pipe markers and color bands where fire-suppression piping is exposed in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts, tunnels, and plenums;

and exterior nonconcealed locations as follows:

1. Near each valve and control device. 2. Near penetrations through walls, floors, ceilings, and nonaccessible enclosures. 3. At access doors, manholes, and similar access points that permit view of concealed fire-

suppression piping.

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


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

6. On fire-suppression piping above removable acoustical ceilings.

3.6 GROUTING

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

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

C. Provide forms as required for placement of grout.

D. Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout.

E. Place grout, completely filling equipment bases.

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

G. Place grout around anchors.

H. Cure placed grout.

3.7 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

A. Excavation and backfill shall be as indicated in Division 1 specifications and on the drawings. If excavation and backfill is not otherwise indicated the following shall apply:

1. Excavate trenches to indicated gradients, lines, depths, and elevations. a. Beyond the building perimeter, excavate trenches to allow installation of top of

pipe below frost line.

2. Excavate trenches to uniform widths to provide twelve inches clear on each side of pipe. Excavate trench walls vertically from trench bottom.

3. Trench Bottoms: Excavate trench bottoms to provide flat surface. Place and compact six inches of sand. Excavate and shape sand to provide uniform bearing and support of

pipes. Shape sand to provide continuous support for bells, joints, fittings, and barrels of

pipes. Sand shall be free of projecting stones and sharp objects.

4. Backfill and hand tamp to 95% proctor to six inches above the top of the pipe. 5. Backfill and machine tamp the remainder of the trench to 95% proctor in twelve inch

lifts.

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HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING 210529 - 1

SECTION 210529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. MSS: Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry Inc.

B. Terminology: As defined in MSS SP-90, "Guidelines on Terminology for Pipe Hangers and Supports."

1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Design Requirement: Design trapeze pipe hangers and equipment supports, including comprehensive engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer where using methods

other than indicated.

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 medium.

2. Design equipment supports capable of supporting combined operating weight of supported equipment and connected systems and components.

3. Design seismic-restraint hangers and supports for piping and equipment.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

B. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication and installation details and include calculations for the following; include Product Data for components:

1. Trapeze pipe hangers. 2. Metal framing systems. 3. Pipe stands. 4. Equipment supports.

C. Design Submittal: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer where using methods other than indicated.


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1. Detail fabrication and assembly of trapeze hangers. 2. Design Calculations: Calculate requirements for designing trapeze hangers.


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

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 METAL PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

A. Carbon-Steel Pipe Hangers and Supports:

1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, factory-fabricated components. 2. Galvanized Metallic Coatings: Pregalvanized or hot dipped. 3. Nonmetallic Coatings: Plastic coating, jacket, or liner. 4. Padded Hangers: Hanger with fiberglass or other pipe insulation pad or cushion to

support bearing surface of piping.

5. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel.

B. Copper Pipe Hangers:

1. Description: MSS SP-58, Types 1 through 58, copper-coated-steel, factory-fabricated components.

2. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of copper-coated steel.

2.2 TRAPEZE PIPE HANGERS

A. Description: MSS SP-69, Type 59, shop- or field-fabricated pipe-support assembly made from structural carbon-steel shapes with MSS SP-58 carbon-steel hanger rods, nuts, saddles, and U-

bolts.

B. Trapeze Pipe Hanger Installation: Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of piping and support together on field-assembled channel systems.

1. Assemble and provide according to manufacturer's written instructions. Center piping on channel to evenly distribute load.

2. Pipe sizes and numbers shall be in accordance with the following:

TRAPEZE PIPE HANGER TABLE


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PIPE SIZE 4 3 2 2 1 1 1

TOTAL

# of

PIPES

NUMBER

OF PIPES

PERMITTED

IN ONE

CHANNEL

SUPPORT

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

0 2 2 0 0 0 0 4

0 2 0 4 0 0 0 6

0 2 0 0 6 0 0 8

0 0 4 2 0 0 0 6

0 0 4 0 2 2 0 8

0 0 4 0 0 8 0 12

0 0 0 6 2 2 2 12

0 0 0 8 0 2 0 10

0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14

0 0 0 0 0 16 0 16

Notes:

1. Piping larger than 4 in diameter is not permitted in a channel support system.

2. Channel support systems shall be limited to eight (8) pipes per channel and two (2) channels (levels) per support system.

3. Smaller pipes can be substituted for larger pipes. For example two pipes may be installed in lieu of two 1 pipes, or 2 in lieu of 3, etc.

4. Spacing shall be in accordance with requirements for the smallest supported pipe. Refer to other specification sections for spacing requirements. If spacing requirements are not indicated comply with MSS SP-69.

C. Metal Framing Systems:


a. Anvil International; a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products Inc. b. Empire Industries, Inc. c. ERICO International Corporation. d. Haydon Corporation; H-Strut Division. e. NIBCO INC. f. PHD Manufacturing, Inc. g. PHS Industries, Inc.

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.


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4. Channels: Continuous slotted steel channel with inturned lips. 5. Channel Nuts: Formed or stamped steel nuts or other devices designed to fit into channel

slot and, when tightened, prevent slipping along channel.

6. Hanger Rods: Continuous-thread rod, nuts, and washer made of carbon steel. 7. Coating: Zinc.

2.3 THERMAL-HANGER SHIELD INSERTS

A. Available Manufacturers:

1. Carpenter & Paterson, Inc. 2. Clement Support Services. 3. ERICO International Corporation. 4. National Pipe Hanger Corporation. 5. PHS Industries, Inc. 6. Pipe Shields, Inc.; a subsidiary of Piping Technology & Products, Inc. 7. Piping Technology & Products, Inc. 8. Rilco Manufacturing Co., Inc. 9. Value Engineered Products, Inc.

B. Insulation-Insert Material for Cold Piping: ASTM C 552, Type II cellular glass with 100-psig or ASTM C 591, Type VI, Grade 1 polyisocyanurate with 125-psig minimum compressive

strength and vapor barrier.

C. Insulation-Insert Material for Hot Piping: Water-repellent treated, ASTM C 533, Type I calcium silicate with 100-psig, ASTM C 552, Type II cellular glass with 100-psig, or

ASTM C 591, Type VI, Grade 1 polyisocyanurate with 125-psig minimum compressive

strength.

D. For Trapeze or Clamped Systems: Insert and shield shall cover entire circumference of pipe.

E. For Clevis or Band Hangers: Insert and shield shall cover lower 180 degrees of pipe.

F. Insert Length: Extend 2 beyond sheet metal shield for piping operating below ambient air temperature.

2.4 PIPE STANDS

A. General Requirements for Pipe Stands: Shop- or field-fabricated assemblies made of manufactured corrosion-resistant components to support roof-mounted piping.

B. Compact Pipe Stand: One-piece plastic unit with integral-rod roller, pipe clamps, or V-shaped cradle to support pipe, for roof installation without membrane penetration.

C. Curb Mounted Pipe Stands: Shop- or field-fabricated pipe supports made from structural-steel shapes, continuous-thread rods, and rollers, for mounting on permanent stationary roof curb.


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2.5 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Description: Welded, shop or field fabricated equipment support made from structural carbon-steel shapes unless indicated otherwise.

2.6 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36/A 36M, carbon-steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.

B. Grout: ASTM C 1107, 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, 28-day compressive strength.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Metal Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69 and MSS SP-89. Provide hangers, supports, clamps, and attachments as required to properly support piping from the building

structure.

B. Metal Trapeze Pipe-Hanger Installation: Comply with MSS SP-69, MSS SP-89, and Table above. Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of horizontal piping, and support together on field-

fabricated trapeze pipe hangers.

C. Metal Framing System Installation: Arrange for grouping of parallel runs of piping, and support together on field-assembled metal framing systems.

D. Thermal-Hanger Shield Installation: Provide in pipe hanger or shield for insulated piping.

E. Pipe Stand Installation:

1. Pipe Stand Types except Curb-Mounted Type: Assemble components and mount on smooth roof surface. Do not penetrate roof membrane.

2. Curb-Mounted-Type Pipe Stands: Assemble components or fabricate pipe stand and mount on permanent, stationary roof curb. See Division 07 Section "Roof Accessories"

for curbs.

F. Provide 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.


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H. Provide 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. Provide lateral bracing with pipe hangers and supports to prevent swaying.

J. Provide building attachments within concrete slabs or attach to structural steel. Building attachments may not used on steel joists unless otherwise indicated. Provide additional

attachments at concentrated loads, including valves, flanges, and strainers, 2-1/2 and larger and

at changes in direction of piping. Provide concrete inserts before concrete is placed; fasten

inserts to forms and provide reinforcing bars through openings at top of inserts.

K. Load Distribution: Provide hangers and supports so that piping live and dead loads and stresses from movement will not be transmitted to connected equipment.

L. Pipe Slopes: Provide hangers and supports to provide indicated pipe slopes and to not exceed maximum pipe deflections allowed by ASME B31.9 for building services piping.

3.2 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS

A. Fabricate structural-steel stands to suspend equipment from structure overhead or to support 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.

3.3 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. Provide materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals.

2. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap. 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.

3.4 ADJUSTING

A. Hanger Adjustments: Adjust hangers to distribute loads equally on attachments and to achieve indicated slope of pipe.

B. Trim excess length of continuous-thread hanger and support rods to 1-1/2 inches.


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3.5 PAINTING

A. Touchup: Unless otherwise indicated clean field welds and abraded areas of shop paint. Paint exposed areas immediately after erecting hangers and supports. Provide same materials as 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.

B. Galvanized Surfaces: Clean welds, bolted connections, and abraded areas and immediately apply galvanizing-repair paint. Paint shall comply with ASTM A 780.

3.6 HANGER AND SUPPORT SCHEDULE

A. Specific hanger and support requirements are in Sections specifying piping systems and equipment.

B. Comply with MSS SP-69 for pipe-hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections.

C. Provide hangers and supports with galvanized metallic coatings for piping and equipment that will not have field-applied finish.

D. Provide nonmetallic coatings on attachments for electrolytic protection where attachments are in direct contact with copper tubing.

E. Provide copper-plated pipe hangers and copper attachments for copper piping and tubing.

F. Provide padded hangers for piping that is subject to scratching.

G. Provide thermal-hanger shield inserts for insulated piping and tubing.

H. Horizontal-Piping Hangers and Supports: Unless otherwise indicated provide the following:

1. Adjustable, Steel Clevis Hangers (MSS Type 1): For suspension of stationary pipes to 30.

2. Yoke-Type Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 2): For suspension of up to 1050 deg F pipes 4 to 14, requiring up to 4 of insulation.

3. Carbon- or Alloy-Steel, Double-Bolt Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 3): For suspension of pipes to 14, requiring clamp flexibility and up to 4 inches of insulation.

4. Steel Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 4): For suspension of cold and hot pipes to 14 if little or no insulation is required.

5. Pipe Hangers (MSS Type 5): For suspension of pipes to 4, to allow off-center closure for hanger installation before pipe erection.

6. Adjustable, Swivel Split- or Solid-Ring Hangers (MSS Type 6): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes to 8.

7. Adjustable, Steel Band Hangers (MSS Type 7): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes to 8.


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8. Adjustable Band Hangers (MSS Type 9): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes to 8.

9. Adjustable, Swivel-Ring Band Hangers (MSS Type 10): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes to 8.

10. Split Pipe Ring with or without Turnbuckle Hangers (MSS Type 11): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes to 8.

11. Extension Hinged or Two-Bolt Split Pipe Clamps (MSS Type 12): For suspension of noninsulated, stationary pipes NPS to 3.

12. U-Bolts (MSS Type 24): For support of heavy pipes to 14. 13. Clips (MSS Type 26): For support of insulated pipes not subject to expansion or

contraction.

14. Pipe Saddle Supports (MSS Type 36): For support of pipes 4 to 14, with steel-pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange or carbon-steel plate.

15. Pipe Stanchion Saddles (MSS Type 37): For support of pipes 4 to 14, with steel-pipe base stanchion support and cast-iron floor flange or carbon-steel plate, and with U-bolt to

retain pipe.

16. Adjustable Pipe Saddle Supports (MSS Type 38): For stanchion-type support for pipes 2- to 14 if vertical adjustment is required, with steel-pipe base stanchion support and

cast-iron floor flange.

17. Single-Pipe Rolls (MSS Type 41): For suspension of pipes 1 to 14, from two rods if longitudinal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur.

18. Adjustable Roller Hangers (MSS Type 43): For suspension of pipes 2- to 14, from single rod if horizontal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur.

19. Complete Pipe Rolls (MSS Type 44): For support of pipes 2 to 14 if longitudinal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur but vertical adjustment is

not necessary.

20. Pipe Roll and Plate Units (MSS Type 45): For support of pipes 2 to 14 if small horizontal movement caused by expansion and contraction might occur and vertical

adjustment is not necessary.

21. Adjustable Pipe Roll and Base Units (MSS Type 46): For support of pipes 2 to 14if vertical and lateral adjustment during installation might be required in addition to

expansion and contraction.

I. Vertical-Piping Clamps: Unless otherwise indicated provide the following:

1. Extension Pipe or Riser Clamps (MSS Type 8): For support of pipe risers to 14. 2. Carbon- or Alloy-Steel Riser Clamps (MSS Type 42): For support of pipe risers to

14 if longer ends are required for riser clamps.

J. Hanger-Rod Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated provide the following:

1. Steel Turnbuckles (MSS Type 13): For adjustment up to 6 inches for heavy loads. 2. Steel Clevises (MSS Type 14): For 120 to 450 deg F piping installations. 3. Swivel Turnbuckles (MSS Type 15): For use with MSS Type 11, split pipe rings. 4. Malleable-Iron Sockets (MSS Type 16): For attaching hanger rods to various types of

building attachments.

5. Steel Weldless Eye Nuts (MSS Type 17): For 120 to 450 deg F piping installations. 6. Flat Plate, Double Nut, and Washer as Detailed on Structural Drawings: For attaching to

bar joists. Method of attachment to bar joists must be approved by the structural engineer

and joist manufacturer.


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K. Building Attachments: Unless otherwise indicated provide the following:

1. Steel or Malleable Concrete Inserts (MSS Type 18): For upper attachment to suspend pipe hangers from concrete ceiling.

2. Flat Plate, Double Nuts, and Washer as Detailed on Structural Drawings: For use under roof installations with bar-joist construction to attach to bottom chord of joist.

3. Side-Beam or Channel Clamps (MSS Type 20): For attaching to bottom flange of beams, channels, or angles.

4. Center-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 21): For attaching to center of bottom flange of beams. 5. Welded Beam Attachments (MSS Type 22): For attaching to bottom of beams if loads

are considerable and rod sizes are large.

6. C-Clamps (MSS Type 23): For structural shapes except open web jar joists where hanger load exceeds 50 pounds.

7. Top-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 25): For top of beams if hanger rod is required tangent to flange edge.

8. Side-Beam Clamps (MSS Type 27): For bottom of steel I-beams. 9. Steel-Beam Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 28): For attaching to bottom of steel I-

beams for heavy loads.

10. Linked-Steel Clamps with Eye Nuts (MSS Type 29): For attaching to bottom of steel I-beams for heavy loads, with link extensions.

11. Malleable-Beam Clamps with Extension Pieces (MSS Type 30): For attaching to structural steel.

12. Welded-Steel Brackets: For support of pipes from below or for suspending from above by using clip and rod. Provide one of the following for indicated loads:

a. Light (MSS Type 31): 750 lb. b. Medium (MSS Type 32): 1500 lb. c. Heavy (MSS Type 33): 3000 lb.

13. Side-Beam Brackets (MSS Type 34): For sides of steel or wooden beams. 14. Plate Lugs (MSS Type 57): For attaching to steel beams if flexibility at beam is required. 15. Horizontal Travelers (MSS Type 58): For supporting piping systems subject to linear

horizontal movement where headroom is limited.

L. Saddles and Shields: Unless otherwise indicated provide the followings:

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.

3. Thermal-Hanger Shield Inserts: For supporting insulated pipe.

M. Spring Hangers and Supports: Unless otherwise indicated provide the following:

1. Restraint-Control Devices (MSS Type 47): To control pipe movement. 2. Spring Cushions (MSS Type 48): For light loads if vertical movement does not exceed

1-1/4 inches.

3. Spring-Cushion Roll Hangers (MSS Type 49): For equipping Type 41, roll hanger with springs.


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4. Spring Sway Braces (MSS Type 50): To retard sway, shock, vibration, or thermal expansion in piping systems.

5. Variable-Spring Hangers (MSS Type 51): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to allow expansion and contraction of piping system from hanger.

6. Variable-Spring Base Supports (MSS Type 52): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to allow expansion and contraction of piping system from

base support.

7. Variable-Spring Trapeze Hangers (MSS Type 53): Preset to indicated load and limit variability factor to 25 percent to allow expansion and contraction of piping system from

trapeze support.

8. Constant Supports: For critical piping stress and if necessary to avoid transfer of stress from one support to another support, critical terminal, or connected equipment. Include

auxiliary stops for erection, hydrostatic test, and load-adjustment capability. These

supports include the following types:

a. Horizontal (MSS Type 54): Mounted horizontally. b. Vertical (MSS Type 55): Mounted vertically. c. Trapeze (MSS Type 56): Two vertical-type supports and one trapeze member.

N. Comply with MSS SP-69 for trapeze pipe-hanger selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections.

O. Comply with MFMA-103 for metal framing system selections and applications that are not specified in piping system Sections.

P. Provide powder-actuated fasteners or mechanical-expansion anchors instead of building attachments where indicated in concrete construction.

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WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS 211000 - 1

SECTION 211000 - WATER-BASED FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL



1.2 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work:

1. The work includes designing and providing an automatic fire extinguishing system of required hazard for building occupancy to afford complete fire protection coverage throughout. The design, equipment, materials, installation and workmanship shall be in strict accordance with the Owners insurance underwriters requirements, the IBC 2015 edition, and the required and advisory provisions of NFPA 13 2013 edition.

2. Each system shall include materials, accessories and equipment necessary to provide each system complete and ready for use.

3. The design of each system shall give full consideration to blind spaces, piping, electrical equipment, ductwork, and all other construction and equipment to afford complete coverage.

4. Devices and equipment for fire protection service shall be of an approved make and type listed by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or approved by the Factory Mutual System.

5. In the publications referred to herein, the advisory provisions shall be considered to be mandatory, as though the word "shall" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears.

6. Reference to the "authority having jurisdiction" shall be interpreted to mean the Local Fire Marshal.

7. Calculations shall include delivering water from the point of the fire hydrant flow test through the site piping.

8. Consideration shall be given to all unheated areas such as attics, utility rooms, loading docks, outdoor storage spaces with canopies, etc., to provide freeze protection in accordance with NFPA 13. This shall include the installation of dry sprinklers, anti-freeze, and dry-pipe sprinkler systems where necessary.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. CR: Chlorosulfonated polyethylene synthetic rubber.


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B. High-Pressure Piping System: Fire-suppression piping system designed to operate at working pressure higher than standard 175 psig.

C. PE: Polyethylene plastic.

D. Email: for the purposes of this section email shall be considered in writing

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONS

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

1.5 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Component Working Pressure: Listed for at least 175 psig.

B. Design shall be approved by authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Fire-suppression sprinkler system design shall include the following:

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

2. Sprinkler Occupancy Hazard Classifications shall be as indicated on the drawings. If not indicated comply with NFPA 13.

3. Maximum Protection Area per Sprinkler shall be in accordance with its UL listing.

D. Seismic Performance for category C thru F: Fire-suppression piping shall be capable of withstanding the effects of earthquake motions determined according to NFPA 13. Seismic design category is D, wind speed is 133 MPH and Building Class is III.

1.6 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For the following:

1. Piping materials, flexible connections, and sprinkler specialty fittings. 2. Pipe hangers and supports. 3. Valves, including listed fire-protection valves, unlisted general-duty valves, specialty

valves and trim. 4. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and guards. Include sprinkler flow characteristics, mounting,

finish, and other pertinent data. 5. Alarm devices, including electrical data.

B. Fire-hydrant flow test report.

C. Approved Sprinkler Piping Shop Drawings: Working plans, prepared according to NFPA 13, that have been approved by authorities having jurisdiction, including hydraulic calculations. Diagram power, signal, and control wiring.


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1. Include shop drawings indicating location of all sprinkler heads and all other construction that penetrates ceilings, including light fixtures, HVAC equipment, speakers, fire alarm devices, partition assemblies, etc.

D. Welding certificates.

E. Operation and Maintenance Data to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

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


A. Installer Qualifications:

1. Installer's responsibilities include designing, fabricating, and installing fire-suppression systems and providing professional engineering services needed to assume engineering responsibility. System design shall be by a licensed professional engineer registered in the state of South Carolina or by a NICET Level III or Level IV certified technician in the field of Water-Based Systems layout.

B. Flow test:

1. Bid shall be based on the indicated fire-hydrant flow and pressure.

2. Design calculations shall be based on the results of a confirming fire-hydrant flow test performed or caused to be performed by the contractor.

C. Welding: Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.

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

1. NFPA 13: "Installation of Sprinkler Systems." 2013 edition.

1.9 COORDINATION

A. Relocate piping to clear the path of ductwork.

B. Relocate piping to clear the path of conduit.

C. Relocate piping to clear the path of cable tray.


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

1.10 SPRINKLER CABINET(S) AND SPARE SPRINKLERS

A. Provide finished, wall-mounted, steel sprinkler cabinet with hinged cover.

B. Provide space for minimum of six spare sprinklers and sprinkler wrench.

C. Provide minimum of six spare sprinklers and sprinkler wrench in cabinet.

D. Provide number of sprinklers required by NFPA 13.

E. Provide separate cabinet with sprinklers and wrench for each type of sprinkler on Project.

F. Provide products packaged with protective covering for storage. Identify contents with label.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 DUCTILE-IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

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

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

2. Glands, Gaskets, and Bolts: AWWA C111, ductile- or gray-iron gland, rubber gasket, and steel bolts and nuts.

B. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with push-on-joint bell end and plain end.

1. Push-on-Joint, Ductile-Iron Fittings AWWA C110, ductile- or gray-iron standard pattern or AWWA C153, ductile-iron compact pattern.

2. Gaskets: AWWA C111, rubber.

C. Grooved-End, Ductile-Iron Pipe: AWWA C151, with factory- or field-formed, radius-cut-grooved ends according to AWWA C606.

1. Grooved-Joint Piping Systems:

a. Available Manufacturers:

1) Victaulic Co. of America.

2) Ductilic

3) Anvil International

b. Grooved-End Fittings: ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching ductile-iron-pipe OD.


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c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: AWWA C606, gasketed fitting matching ductile-iron-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching ductile-iron-pipe and fitting grooves, prelubricated rubber gasket with center leg, and steel bolts and nuts.

d. Grooved-End-Pipe Transition Coupling: UL 213 and AWWA C606, gasketed fitting with end matching ductile-iron-pipe OD and end matching steel-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with key matching ductile-iron-pipe groove and key matching steel-pipe groove, prelubricated rubber gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.

2.2 STEEL PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Threaded-End, Schedule 40 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or ASTM A 795, hot-dip galvanized where indicated and with factory- or shop-formed threaded or grooved ends.

1. Cast-Iron Threaded Flanges: ASME B16.1. 2. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3. 3. Gray-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.4. 4. Steel Threaded Pipe Nipples: ASTM A 733, made of ASTM A 53/A 53M or

ASTM A 106, Schedule 40, seamless steel pipe. Include ends matching joining method. 5. Steel Threaded Couplings: ASTM A 865.

B. Plain-End, Schedule 40 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or ASTM A 795 hot-dip galvanized where indicated.

1. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, and ASME B16.9 or ASME B16.11. 2. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5.

C. Grooved-End, Schedule 40 Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, ASTM A 135, or ASTM A 795, hot-dip galvanized where indicated and with factory- or field-formed, square-cut- or roll-grooved ends.



1) Anvil International, Inc. 2) Central Sprinkler Corp. 3) Ductilic, Inc. 4) JDH Pacific, Inc. 5) National Fittings, Inc. 6) Shurjoint Piping Products, Inc. 7) Southwestern Pipe, Inc. 8) Star Pipe Products; Star Fittings Div. 9) Victaulic Co. of America. 10) Ward Manufacturing.

b. Grooved-End Fittings: UL-listed, ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching steel-pipe OD.


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c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: UL 213 and AWWA C606, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated; gasketed fitting matching steel-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching steel-pipe and fitting grooves, prelubricated rubber gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.

D. Grooved-End, Schedule 10 Steel Pipe: Schedule 10 in NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 5; and NFPA 13-specified wall thickness in NPS 6 to NPS 10; with factory- or field-formed, roll-grooved ends.


a. Manufacturers: 1) Central Sprinkler Corp. 2) Victaulic Co. of America. 3) Ward Manufacturing.

b. Grooved-End Fittings: UL-listed, ASTM A 536, ductile-iron casting with OD matching steel-pipe OD.

c. Grooved-End-Pipe Couplings: UL 213 and AWWA C606, rigid pattern, unless otherwise indicated; gasketed fitting matching steel-pipe OD. Include ductile-iron housing with keys matching steel-pipe and fitting grooves, prelubricated rubber gasket listed for use with housing, and steel bolts and nuts.

2.3 CORROSION-PROTECTIVE ENCASEMENT FOR PIPING

A. Encasement for Underground Metal Piping: ASTM A 674 or AWWA C105, PE film, 0.008-inch minimum thickness, tube or sheet.

2.4 SPRINKLER SPECIALTY FITTINGS

A. Sprinkler specialty fittings shall be UL listed or FMG approved, with 175-psig minimum working-pressure rating, and made of materials compatible with piping. Sprinkler specialty fittings shall have

B. Outlet Specialty Fittings:

1. Available Manufacturers: a. Central Sprinkler Corp. b. Victaulic Co. of America. c. Ward Manufacturing.

2. Mechanical-T and -Cross Fittings: UL 213, ductile-iron housing with gaskets, bolts and nuts, and threaded or grooved, locking-lug, or grooved outlets.

3. Snap-On and Strapless Outlet Fittings: UL 213, ductile-iron housing or casting with gasket and threaded or grooved or grooved outlet.

C. Sprinkler Drain and Alarm Test Fittings: Cast- or ductile-iron body; with threaded or grooved, grooved or locking-lug inlet and outlet, test valve, and orifice and sight glass.



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a. Central Sprinkler Corp. b. Viking Corp. c. Victaulic Co. of America.

D. Sprinkler Branch-Line Test Fittings: Brass body with threaded or grooved inlet, capped drain outlet, and threaded or grooved outlet for sprinkler.


a. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. b. Fire-End and Croker Corp. c. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.

E. Sprinkler Inspector's Test Fitting: Cast- or ductile-iron housing with threaded or grooved inlet and drain outlet and sight glass.


a. Central Sprinkler Corp. b. Viking c. Ward Manufacturing

2.5 LISTED FIRE-PROTECTION VALVES

A. Valves shall be UL listed or FMG approved, with 175-psig minimum pressure rating. 1. Available anufacturers:

a. Grinnell Fire Protection. b. McWane, Inc.; Kennedy Valve Div. c. NIBCO. d. Stockham.

B. Ball Valves: Comply with UL 1091, except with ball instead of disc.


a. NIBCO. b. Victaulic Co. of America. c. Mueller

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

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

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

C. Butterfly Valves: UL 1091.

1. NPS 2 and Smaller: Bronze body with threaded or grooved or grooved ends.


1) Global Safety Products, Inc.


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2) Victaulic Co. of America. 3) Milwaukee Valve Company.

2. NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Bronze, cast-iron, or ductile-iron body; wafer type or with flanged or grooved ends.


1) Central Sprinkler Corp. 2) McWane, Inc.; Kennedy Valve Div. 3) Mueller Company. 4) NIBCO. 5) Victaulic Co. of America.

D. Check Valves NPS 2 and Larger: UL 312, swing type, cast-iron body with flanged or grooved ends.

1. Available Manufacturers: a. Clow Valve Co. b. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves. c. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Jenkins Valves. d. Grinnell Fire Protection. e. NIBCO. f. Potter-Roemer; Fire Protection Div. g. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. h. Stockham. i. Victaulic Co. of America. j. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.

E. Indicating Valves: UL 1091, with integral indicating device and ends matching connecting piping.

1. Indicator: Electrical, 15 amp @125-VAC 60 HZ, prewired, single-pole-single-throw, supervisory switch

2. NPS 2 and Smaller: Ball or butterfly valve with bronze body and threaded or grooved or grooved ends.


1) Milwaukee Valve Company. 2) NIBCO. 3) Victaulic Co. of America.

3. NPS 2-1/2 and Larger: Butterfly valve with cast- or ductile-iron body; wafer type or with flanged or grooved ends.


1) Central Sprinkler Corp. 2) Grinnell Fire Protection.


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3) Milwaukee Valve Company. 4) NIBCO. 5) Victaulic Co. of America.

F. Double Check Backflow Preventers:


a. Ames Co. b. Conbraco. c. Febco. d. Apollo Valves - Apollo Valves - Conbraco Industries, Inc. e. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div. f. Zurn Plumbing Products Group; Wilkins Div.

2. Standard: ASSE 1015

3. Application: continuous-pressure.

4. Pressure Loss: 8 psig maximum, through middle 1/3 of flow range.

5. Size: thru 10 as required to match connected piping.

6. Body: Brass or bronze for NPS 2 and smaller; cast iron or steel with interior lining complying with AWWA C550 or that is FDA approved for NPS 2-1/2 and larger.

7. Configuration: Comply with drawing requirements.

8. Accessories:

a. Valves: Ball type with threaded ends on inlet and outlet of 2 and smaller; outside screw and yoke gate-type with flanged ends on inlet and outlet of 2 and larger.

2.6 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES

A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Crane Valves. 2. Crane Co.; Crane Valve Group; Jenkins Valves. 3. Jamesbury; a subsidiary of Metso Automation. 4. Milwaukee Valve Company. 5. NIBCO INC. 6. Red-White Valve Corporation.

B. Ball Valves NPS 2 and Smaller: MSS SP-110, 2-piece copper-alloy body with chrome-plated brass ball, 600-psig minimum CWP rating, blowout-proof stem, and threaded or grooved or grooved ends.

C. Check Valves NPS 2 and Smaller: MSS SP-80, Type 4, Class 125 minimum, swing type with bronze body, nonmetallic disc, and threaded or grooved ends.

2.7 SPECIALTY VALVES

A. Sprinkler System Control Valves: UL listed or FMG approved, cast- or ductile-iron body with flanged or grooved ends, and 175-psig minimum pressure rating.


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1. Available Manufacturers: a. Central Sprinkler Corp. b. Grinnell Fire Protection. c. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. d. Tyco Fire & Building Products. e. Victaulic Co. of America. f. Viking Corp.

2. Riser Check Valves: UL 193, designed for horizontal or vertical installation, with bronze grooved seat with O-ring seals, single-hinge pin, and latch design. Include trim sets for drain and pressure gages.

B. Automatic Drain Valves: UL 1726, NPS 3/4, ball-check device with threaded or grooved ends.


a. Grinnell Fire Protection. b. Other manufacturers providing equivalent to Grinnell are acceptable.

2.8 SPRINKLERS

A. Sprinklers shall be UL listed or FMG approved, with 175-psig minimum pressure rating.

B. Available Manufacturers:

1. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. All applications except institutional sprinkler heads. No exceptions.

2. Tyco Fire & Building Products. All institutional applications. No exceptions. 3. Other manufacturers providing equivalent are acceptable.

C. Sprinkler types, features, and options as follows:

1. Concealed ceiling sprinklers, including cover plate. 2. Extended-coverage sprinklers. 3. Institutional sprinklers, standard or extended coverage quick response; Tyco Model

Raven. No exceptions. 4. Pendent sprinklers. 5. Pendent, dry-type sprinklers. 6. Quick-response sprinklers. 7. Recessed sprinklers, including escutcheon. 8. Sidewall sprinklers. 9. Sidewall, dry-type sprinklers. 10. Upright sprinklers.

D. Sprinkler Finishes: Chrome plated, brass, and painted.

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

1. Ceiling Mounting: 2 piece, with 1-inch vertical adjustment. 2. Sidewall Mounting: 2 piece, with 1-inch horizontal adjustment.


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F. Sprinkler Guards: Wire-cage type, including fastening device for attaching to sprinkler.

2.9 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS

A. Manufacturers:

1. Central Sprinkler Corp. 2. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. 3. Fire-End and Croker Corp. 4. Guardian Fire Equipment Incorporated. 5. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div.

B. Wall-Type, Fire Department Connection: UL 405, 175-psig (1200-kPa) minimum pressure rating; with corrosion-resistant-metal body with brass inlets, brass wall escutcheon plate, brass lugged caps with gaskets and brass chains, and brass lugged swivel connections. Include inlets with threads according to NFPA 1963 and matching local fire department sizes and threads, outlet with pipe threads, extension pipe nipples, check devices or clappers for inlets, and escutcheon plate with marking similar to "AUTO SPKR & STANDPIPE."

1. Type: Flush, with two inlets and square or rectangular escutcheon plate. 2. Finish: Chrome plated.

2.10 TEST HEADER FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTER

A. Manufacturers:

1. Elkhart Brass Mfg. Co., Inc. 2. Fire-End and Croker Corp. 3. Guardian Fire Equipment Incorporated. 4. Potter-Roemer; Fire-Protection Div

B. Hose Valve Manifold Assembly:

1. Header Pipe: Schedule 40, steel or ductile iron. 2. Header Pipe Fittings: galvanized cast-iron threaded fittings. 3. Automatic Drain Valve: UL 1726 4. Hose Valves: UL 668, straightway pattern, chrome plated with cap and chain. Include

NFPA 1963 hose thread that complies with local fire department standards and finish same as for test-header-manifold escutcheon plate.

5. Nipples: Schedule 40 galvanized-steel pipe with threaded ends. 6. Caps with Chain: Chrome plated with threaded outlet. 7. Escutcheon Plate: Chrome plated, rectangular. 8. Exposed Parts Finish: Chrome plated. 9. Escutcheon Plate Marking: BKFL TEST CONN

2.11 ALARM DEVICES

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


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B. Wet Pipe Water-Flow Indicator: UL 346, electrical-supervision, paddle-operated-type, water-flow detector with 250-psig pressure rating and designed for horizontal or vertical installation. Include two single-pole, double-throw circuit switches for isolated alarm and auxiliary contacts, 7 A, 125-V ac and 0.25 A, 24-V dc; complete with factory-set, field-adjustable retard element to prevent false signals and tamperproof cover that sends signal if removed.


a. Grinnell Fire Protection. b. ITT McDonnell & Miller. c. Potter Electric Signal Company. d. Viking Corp. e. Watts Industries, Inc.; Water Products Div.

C. Valve Supervisory Switch: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled valve is in other than fully open position.


a. McWane, Inc.; Kennedy Valve Div. b. Potter Electric Signal Company. c. System Sensor.

D. Indicator-Post Supervisory Switch: UL 753, electrical, single-pole, double-throw switch with normally closed contacts. Include design that signals controlled indicator-post valve is in other than fully open position.


a. Potter Electric Signal Company. b. System Sensor.

F. Outside Electric Bell: UL 753, 120VAC with weatherproof backbox.


a. Notifier b. Potter Electric Signal Company. c. System Sensor.

2.12 PRESSURE GAGES

A. Available Manufacturers: 1. Dresser Equipment Group; Instrument Div. 2. Other manufacturers providing equivalent are acceptable.

B. Description: UL 393, 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 diameter dial.

C. Water System Piping: Include caption "WATER" or "AIR/WATER" on dial face.


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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Perform fire-hydrant flow test according to NFPA standards, procedures, appendices, or recommendations.

B. Report test results no later than two days following the test in writing.

3.2 PIPING APPLICATIONS, GENERAL

A. Provide shop-welded joints where welded is required.

B. Provide shop or manufacturer-threaded or grooved joints where threads are required.

C. Field-welded joints will be permitted where indicated on the drawings. Field welding is optional where indicated. Other approved or specified methods are acceptable.

D. Do not use welded joints for galvanized-steel.

E. Flanges, flanged fittings, unions, nipples, transition and special fittings with finish and pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating may be used in aboveground applications, unless otherwise indicated.

F. Underground Piping: Ductile-iron, mechanical-joint pipe and fittings with restrained joints. Include corrosion-protective encasement.

3.3 SPRINKLER SYSTEM PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler System, 175-psig Maximum Working Pressure:

1. Sprinkler Piping NPS 2 and smaller use any of the following:

a. Threaded or grooved-end, black, schedule 40 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded or grooved fittings; and threaded or grooved joints.

b. Plain-end, black, schedule 40 steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and welded joints. c. Grooved-end, black, schedule 40 steel pipe with square-cut- or roll-grooved ends;

grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-pipe couplings; and grooved joints. 2. Sprinkler Piping NPS 2 and larger use any of the following:

a. Threaded or grooved-end, black, schedule 40 steel pipe; cast- or malleable-iron threaded or grooved fittings; and threaded or grooved joints.

b. Plain-end, black, schedule 10 steel pipe; steel welding fittings; and welded joints. c. Grooved-end, black, Schedule 10 steel pipe; grooved-end fittings; grooved-end-

pipe couplings; and roll grooved joints.

3.4 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Where specific valve types are not indicated, the following requirements apply:


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1. Listed Fire-Protection Valves: UL listed and FMG approved for application.

a. Shutoff Duty: Use ball, or butterfly valves.

3.5 JOINT CONSTRUCTION

A. Refer to Section "Common Work Results for Fire Suppression" for basic piping joint construction.

B. Threaded or grooved Joints: Comply with NFPA 13 for pipe thickness and threads. Do not thread pipe smaller than 8 with wall thickness less than Schedule 40 unless approved by authorities having jurisdiction and threads may be are checked by a ring gage and shall comply with ASME B1.20.1.

C. Grooved Joints: Assemble joints with listed coupling and gasket, lubricant, and bolts.

1. Ductile-Iron Pipe: Radius-cut-groove ends of piping. Use grooved-end fittings and grooved-end-pipe couplings.

2. Steel Pipe: Square-cut or roll-groove piping as indicated. Use