HomeMy WebLinkAbout190523 PURE Pharmacy Permit 23-P50SECTION 156: PLUMBING
1561 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
REQUIREMENTS UNDER DIVISION ONE AND THE GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS OF
THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE A PART OF THIS SECTION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE TO BECOME THOROUGHLY ACQUAINTED WITH ITS CONTENTS AS TO
REQUIREMENTS THAT AFFECT THIS DIVISION OR SECTION. WORK REQUIRED UNDER THIS
SECTION INCLUDES MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCES, TRANSPORTATION, SERVICES AND
LABOR REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE PLUMBING SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY THE
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
THE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE DRAWINGS ARE COMPLEMENTARY, AND ANY PORTION OF WORK
DESCRIBED IN ONE SHALL BE PROVIDED AS IF DESCRIBED IN BOTH. IN THE EVENT OF
DISCREPANCIES ON THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE
ENGINEER OF SAME PRIOR TO PROCEEDING WITH THE WORK INVOLVED, IN ORDER THAT
CORRECT PROGRESS OF THE WORK MAY BE PERFORMED.
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FURNISH: "TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER TO THE PROJECT SITE, READY FOR UNLOADING,
UNPACKING, ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND SIMILAR OPERATIONS."
INSTALL: "TO PERFORM ALL OPERATIONS AT THE PROJECT SITE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO, THE ACTUAL UNLOADING, UNPACKING, ASSEMBLING, ERECTING, PLACING, ANCHORING,
APPLYING, WORKING TO DIMENSION, FINISHING, CURING, PROTECTING, CLEANING, TESTING,
COMMISSIONING, STARTING UP AND SIMILAR OPERATIONS, COMPLETE, AND READY FOR THE
PROVIDE: 'TO FURNISH AND INSTALL, COMPLETE AND READY FOR THE INTENDED USE."
FURNISHED BY OWNER OR FURNISHED BY OTHERS: "AN ITEM FURNISHED BY THE OWNER OR
UNDER OTHER DIVISIONS OR CONTRACTS, AND INSTALLED UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
DIVISION, COMPLETE, AND READY FOR THE INTENDED USE, INCLUDING ALL ITEMS AND SERVICES
INCIDENTAL TO THE WORK NECESSARY FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. INCLUDE
THE INSTALLATION UNDER THE WARRANTY REQUIRED BY THIS DIVISION."
ENGINEER: WHERE REFERENCED IN THIS DIVISION, "ENGINEER" IS THE ENGINEER OF RECORD
AND THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THE WORK UNDER THIS DIVISION, AND IS A CONSULTANT
TO, AND AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF, THE ARCHITECT, AS DEFINED IN THE GENERAL
AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS. WHEN USED IN THIS DIVISION, IT MEANS INCREASED
INVOLVEMENT BY, AND OBLIGATIONS TO, THE ENGINEER, IN ADDITION TO INVOLVEMENT BY, AND
OBLIGATIONS TO, THE "ARCHITECT".
AHJ: THE LOCAL CODE AND/OR INSPECTION AGENCY (AUTHORITY) HAVING JURISDICTION OVER
NRTC NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABORATORY, AS DEFINED AND LISTED BY OSHA IN
29 CFR 1910.7 (E.G., ILL, ETL, CSA), AND ACCEPTABLE TO THE AHJ OVER THIS PROJECT.
THE TERMS "APPROVED EQUAL", "EQUIVALENT", OR "EQUAL" ARE USED SYNONYMOUSLY AND
SHALL MEAN "ACCEPTED BY OR ACCEPTABLE TO THE ENGINEER AS EQUIVALENT TO THE ITEM
OR MANUFACTURER SPECIFIED". THE TERM "APPROVED" SHALL MEAN LABELED, LISTED, OR
BOTH, BY AN BETE, AND ACCEPTABLE TO THE AHJ OVER THIS PROJECT.
15B 1-3 PREBID SITE VISIT
PRIOR TO SUBMITTING BID, VISIT THE SITE OF THE PROPOSED WORK AND BECOME FULLY
INFORMED AS TO THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH THE WORK IS TO BE DONE. FAILURE TO DO SO
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT JUSTIFICATION TO REQUEST OR OBTAIN EXTRA
COMPENSATION OVER AND ABOVE THE CONTRACT PRICE.
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MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, AND APPARATUS PROVIDED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE NEW
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED HEREIN, OF BEST QUALITY NORMALLY USED FOR THE PURPOSE IN
GOOD COMMERCIAL PRACTICE, AND FREE FROM DEFECTS. MODEL NUMBERS LISTED IN
SPECIFICATIONS OR SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE NOT NECESSARILY INTENDED TO
DESIGNATE THE REQUIRED TRIM, WRITTEN DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TRIM GOVERN MODEL
PIPE, PIPE FITTINGS, PIPE SPECIALTIES AND VALVES SHALL BE MANUFACTURED IN PLANTS
LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES.
WORK PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL PROVIDE A NEAT AND "WORKMANLIKE"
APPEARANCE WHEN COMPLETED, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER.
WORKMANSHIP SHALL BE THE FINEST POSSIBLE BY EXPERIENCED MECHANICS. INSTALLATIONS
SHALL BE MADE IN A MANNER THAT WILL COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE CODES AND LAWS.
INSTALLATION SHALL FUNCTION AS DESIGNED AND INTENDED WITH RESPECT TO EFFICIENCY,
CAPACITY, AND NOISE LEVEL, ETC. ABNORMAL NOISE CAUSED BY RATTLING EQUIPMENT OR
PIPING AND SQUEAKS IN ROTATING COMPONENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE. MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT SHALL BE OF COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATION GRADE IN QUALITY. LIGHT DUTY AND
RESIDENTIAL GRADE EQUIPMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES WASTE MATERIAL PRESENT AS A RESULT OF HIS WORK,
INCLUDING CARTONS, CRATING, PAPER, STICKERS, AND/OR EXCAVATION MATERIAL NOT USED IN
BACKFILLING, ETC. CLEAN PIECES OF EQUIPMENT INSTALLED UNDER THIS CONTRACT TO
PRESENT A NEAT AND CLEAN INSTALLATION AT THE TERMINATION OF THE WORK.
REPAIR OR REPLACE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF WORK
PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT TO THE SATISFACTION OF AUTHORITIES AND
REGULATIONS HAVING JURISDICTION.
15B 1-5 COORDINATION
COORDINATE WORK WITH THAT OF OTHER TRADES SO THAT THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF
THE SYSTEMS WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE PROPER TIME, WILL FIT THE AVAILABLE SPACE, AND
WILL ALLOW PROPER SERVICE ACCESS TO THOSE ITEMS REQUIRING MAINTENANCE.
COMPONENTS WHICH ARE INSTALLED WITHOUT REGARD TO THE ABOVE SHALL BE RELOCATED
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNER.
UNLESS NOTED ELSEWHERE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE CHASES AND OPENINGS IN
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEMS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR WITH INFORMATION REGARDING
CHASES AND OPENINGS WHEN REQUIRED. CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP INFORMED AS TO THE
WORK OF OTHER TRADES ENGAGED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT, AND SHALL
EXECUTE HIS WORK IN SUCH A MANNER AS NOT TO INTERFERE WITH OR DELAY THE WORK OF
FIGURED DIMENSIONS SHALL BE TAKEN IN PREFERENCE TO SCALED DIMENSIONS.
CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE HIS OWN MEASUREMENTS AT THE BUILDING, AS VARIATIONS MAY
OCCUR. CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN
AVOIDED BY PROPER CHECKING AND VERIFICATION.
PROVIDE MATERIALS WITH TRIM THAT WILL PROPERLY FIT THE TYPES OF CEILING, WALL, OR
FLOOR FINISHES ACTUALLY INSTALLED. MODEL NUMBERS LISTED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS OR
SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DESIGNATE THE REQUIRED TRIM.
15B 1-6 ORDINANCES AND CODES
WORK PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH
APPLICABLE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL CODES HAVING JURISDICTION. EQUIPMENT
FURNISHED AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION WORK PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL
BE IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE CODES ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL AHJ
INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS AND STANDARDS AS SET FORTH BY THE NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL), OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA), AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
(ASME), AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
(ASHRAE), AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI), AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TESTING
MATERIALS (ASTM) AND OTHER NATIONAL STANDARDS AND CODES WHERE APPLICABLE. WHERE
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE REFERENCED CODES,
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STANDARDS, ETC., THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.
PROCURE AND PAY FOR PERMITS AND LICENSES REQUIRED FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE
WORK HEREIN DESCRIBED. WHERE REQUIRED, OBTAIN, PAY FOR AND FURNISH CERTIFICATES
OF INSPECTION TO OWNER. THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY VIOLATION
OF THE LAW. MAINTAIN NECESSARY SIGNAL LIGHTS AND GUARDS FOR THE SAFETY OF THE
RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Subject to compliance with all regulations
of State and Local Codes
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15B 1-7 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
STORE AND PROTECT FROM DAMAGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL AFTER DELIVERY TO JOB SITE.
COVER WITH WATERPROOF, TEAR —RESISTANT, HEAVY TARP OR POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC AS
REQUIRED TO PROTECT FROM PLASTER, DIRT, PAINT, WATER, OR PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL DAMAGED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES WILL BE REJECTED, AND
CONTRACTOR IS OBLIGATED TO FURNISH NEW EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL OF A LIKE KIND AT HIS
OWN EXPENSE.
KEEP PREMISES BROOM CLEAN OF FOREIGN MATERIAL CREATED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.
PIPING, EQUIPMENT, ETC. SHALL HAVE A NEAT AND CLEAN APPEARANCE AT THE TERMINATION
OF THE WORK.
PLUG OR CAP OPEN ENDS OF PIPING SYSTEMS DURING CONSTRUCTION WHEN NOT IN USE, TO
PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF DEBRIS INTO THE SYSTEMS.
KEEP THE MANUFACTURER —PROVIDED PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ON FLOOR DRAINS, FLOOR
SINKS AND TRENCH DRAINS DURING CONSTRUCTION. REMOVE COVERINGS AT THE
TERMINATION OF THE WORK AND POLISH EXPOSED SURFACES.
15B 1-8 SUBSTITUTIONS
THE BASE BID SHALL INCLUDE ONLY THE PRODUCTS FROM MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICALLY
NAMED IN THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. NO SUBSTITUTION WILL BE CONSIDERED PRIOR
TO RECEIPT OF BIDS UNLESS WRITTEN REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO BID HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY
THE ENGINEER AT LEAST TEN CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.
EACH SUCH REQUEST SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT FOR WHICH
IT IS TO BE SUBSTITUTED AND A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE
INCLUDING DRAWINGS, CUTS, PERFORMANCE AND TEST DATA AND OTHER INFORMATION
NECESSARY FOR AN EVALUATION. A STATEMENT SETTING FORTH CHANGES IN OTHER
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER WORK THAT INCORPORATION OF THE SUBSTITUTE WOULD
REQUIRE SHALL BE INCLUDED. THE BURDEN OF PROOF OF THE MERIT OF THE PROPOSED
SUBSTITUTE IS UPON THE PROPOSER. THE ENGINEER'S DECISION OF APPROVAL OR
DISAPPROVAL TO BID OF A PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION SHALL BE FINAL.
THE TERMS "APPROVED", "APPROVED EQUAL", OR "EQUAL", REFER TO APPROVAL BY THE
ENGINEER AS AN ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATE BID. NO SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED THAT
ARE NOT BID AS AN ALTERNATE. NO MATERIAL SUBSTITUTIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED FOR
APPROVAL PRIOR TO AWARD OF CONTRACT.
COORDINATE AND VERIFY WITH OTHER TRADES WHETHER OR NOT THE SUBSTITUTED
EQUIPMENT CAN BE INSTALLED AS SHOWN ON THE CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS WITHOUT
MODIFICATION TO ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS OR ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING DESIGN.
INCLUDE ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FEES IN BID IF
DRAWING MODIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED BECAUSE OF SUBSTITUTED EQUIPMENT.
15B 1-9 SHOP DRAWINGS
UPON BEING AWARDED A CONTRACT, SUBMIT TO THE ARCHITECT FOR APPROVAL, SIX (6) COPIES
OF MANUFACTURER'S SHOP DRAWINGS FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED UNDER THIS
CONTRACT ITEMS REQUIRING COORDINATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS AND SHEET METAL
DUCTWORK FABRICATION DRAWINGS. BEFORE SUBMITTING SHOP DRAWINGS AND MATERIAL
LISTS, VERIFY THAT EQUIPMENT SUBMITTED IS MUTUALLY COMPATIBLE AND SUITABLE FOR THE
INTENDED USE, AND WILL FIT THE AVAILABLE SPACE AND ALLOW AMPLE ROOM FOR
MAINTENANCE.
THE ENGINEERS CHECKING AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF SUCH SHOP DRAWINGS WILL NOT
RELIEVE THE CONTRACTOR FROM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ERRORS IN DIMENSIONS DETAILS SIZE
OF MEMBERS, QUANTITIES, OMISSIONS OF COMPONENTS OR FITTINGS; COORDINATION OF
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS; OR FOR COORDINATING ITEMS WITH ACTUAL BUILDING
CONDITIONS. PROCEED WITH THE PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT ONLY
AFTER RECEIVING APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS RELATIVE TO EACH ITEM.
CATALOG DATA SHALL BE PROPERLY BOUND, IDENTIFIED, INDEXED AND TABBED IN A 3—RING
BINDER. EACH ITEM OR MODEL NUMBER SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED AND ACCESSORIES
INDICATED. LABEL THE CATALOG DATA WITH THE EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION ACRONYM OR
NUMBER AS USED ON THE DRAWINGS AND INCLUDE PERFORMANCE CURVES, CAPACITIES,
SIZES, MATERIALS, FINISHES, WIRING DIAGRAMS AND DEVIATIONS FROM SPECIFIED EQUIPMENT
OR MATERIALS. MARK OUT INAPPLICABLE ITEMS. SHOP DRAWINGS WILL BE RETURNED WITHOUT
REVIEW IF THE ABOVE MENTIONED REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.
15B 1-10 ELECTRONIC DRAWINGS
IN PREPARATION OF SHOP DRAWINGS, CONTRACTOR MAY, AT HIS OPTION, OBTAIN ELECTRONIC
DRAWING FILES IN AUTOCAD OR DXF FORMAT FROM THE ENGINEER FOR A SHIPPING AND
HANDLING FEE OF 1200 FOR A DRAWING SET UP TO 12 SHEETS AND $15 PER SHEET FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL SHEET. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT THE ARCHITECT FOR WRITTEN
AUTHORIZATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE AND SEND THE FORM ATTACHED AT THE END
OF THIS SECTION ALONG WITH A CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO HENDERSON ENGINEERS, INC.
CONTRACTOR SHALL INDICATE THE DESIRED SHIPPING METHOD AND DRAWING FORMAT ON THE
ATTACHED FORM. IN ADDITION TO PAYMENT, ARCHITECT'S WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND
ENGINEER'S RELEASE AGREEMENT FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE ELECTRONIC DRAWING
FILES WILL BE SENT.
15B 1-11 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
DURING THE COURSE OF CONSTRUCTION, COLLECT AND COMPILE A COMPLETE BROCHURE OF
EQUIPMENT FURNISHED AND INSTALLED ON THIS PROJECT. INCLUDE OPERATIONAL AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, MANUFACTURER'S CATALOG SHEETS, WIRING DIAGRAMS, PARTS
LISTS, APPROVED SHOP DRAWINGS, AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE AS FURNISHED BY THE
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER. INCLUDE AN INSIDE COVER SHEET THAT LISTS THE PROJECT
NAME, DATE, OWNER, ARCHITECT, CONSULTING ENGINEER, GENERAL CONTRACTOR, SUB—
CONTRACTOR, AND AN INDEX OF CONTENTS.
SUBMIT THREE COPIES OF LITERATURE BOUND IN APPROVED BINDERS TO THE ARCHITECT AT
THE TERMINATION OF THE WORK. PAPER CLIPS, STAPLES, RUBBER BANDS, AND MAILING
ENVELOPES ARE NOT CONSIDERED APPROVED BINDERS. FINAL APPROVAL OF MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS INSTALLED UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL BE WITHHELD UNTIL THIS EQUIPMENT
BROCHURE IS RECEIVED AND DEEMED COMPLETE BY THE ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER.
INSTRUCT WORKMEN TO SAVE REQUIRED LITERATURE SHIPPED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ITSELF,
FOR INCLUSION IN THIS BROCHURE.
PROVIDE "AS —BUILT" DRAWINGS (SEE SPECIAL CONDITIONS).
156 1-12 TRAINING
AT A TIME MUTUALLY AGREED UPON BETWEEN THE OWNER AND CONTRACTOR, PROVIDE THE
SERVICES OF A FACTORY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE TO TRAIN OWNER'S
DESIGNATED PERSONNEL ON THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EQUIPMENT
PROVIDED FOR THIS PROJECT.
PROVIDE TRAINING TO INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO AN OVERVIEW OF THE SYSTEM AND/OR
EQUIPMENT AS IT RELATES TO THE FACILITY AS A WHOLE; OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES AND SCHEDULES RELATED TO STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN, TROUBLESHOOTING,
SERVICING, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND APPROPRIATE OPERATOR INTERVENTION; AND
REVIEW OF DATA INCLUDED IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS.
SUBMIT A CERTIFICATION LETTER TO THE ARCHITECT STATING THAT THE OWNER'S DESIGNATED
REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN TRAINED AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. LETTER SHALL INCLUDE DATE,
TIME, ATTENDEES AND SUBJECT OF TRAINING. THE CONTRACTOR AND THE OWNER'S
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL SIGN THE CERTIFICATION LETTER INDICATING AGREEMENT THAT THE
TRAINING HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
SCHEDULE TRAINING WITH OWNER WITH AT LEAST 7 DAYS' ADVANCE NOTICE
158 1-13 WARRANTIES
COORDINATE WITH DIVISION 1 AND GENERAL CONDITIONS TO DETERMINE WHAT THE ACTUAL
REQUIREMENTS ARE, AND MODIFY THE FOLLOWING AS REQUIRED SO AS TO NOT CONTRADICT
THEM.
WARRANT EACH SYSTEM AND EACH ELEMENT THEREOF AGAINST ALL DEFECTS DUE TO FAULTY
WORKMANSHIP, DESIGN OR MATERIAL FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, UNLESS SPECIFIC ITEMS ARE NOTED TO CARRY A LONGER
WARRANTY IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS OR MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD WARRANTY
EXCEEDS 12 MONTHS. REMEDY ALL DEFECTS, OCCURRING WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD(S),
AS STATED IN THE GENERAL CONDITIONS AND DIVISION 1.
WARRANTIES SHALL INCLUDE LABOR AND MATERIAL. MAKE REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS
WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS TO THE OWNER.
PERFORM THE REMEDIAL WORK PROMPTLY, UPON WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE ENGINEER OR
OWNER.
AT THE TIME OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, DELIVER TO THE OWNER ALL WARRANTIES, IN
WRITING AND PROPERLY EXECUTED, INCLUDING TERM LIMITS FOR WARRANTIES EXTENDING
BEYOND THE ONE YEAR PERIOD, EACH WARRANTY INSTRUMENT BEING ADDRESSED TO THE
OWNER AND STATING THE COMMENCEMENT DATE AND TERM.
15B 1-14 SPARE PARTS
FURNISH TO OWNER, WITH RECEIPT, THE SPARE PARTS TO INCLUDE FAUCET WASHERS AND 0—
RINGS, FLUSHOMETER REPAIR KITS AND WATER CLOSET TANK REPAIR KITS FOR THE FIXTURES
FURNISHED FOR THIS PROJECT.
15B 1-15 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
PERFORM EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND WORK
UNDER THIS CONTRACT. TRENCHES SHALL BE OF SUFFICIENT WIDTH. CRIB OR BRACE
TRENCHES TO PREVENT CAVE—IN OR SETTLEMENT. DO NOT EXCAVATE TRENCHES CLOSE TO
COLUMNS AND WALLS OF NEW BUILDING WITHOUT PRIOR CONSULTATION WITH THE ARCHITECT.
USE PUMPING EQUIPMENT IF REQUIRED TO KEEP TRENCHES FREE OF WATER. BACKFILL
TRENCHES IN MAXIMUM 6" LAYERS OF WELL —TAMPED DRY EARTH IN A MANNER TO PREVENT
FUTURE SETTLEMENT.
EXCAVATION AS HEREIN SPECIFIED SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS COMMON EXCAVATION. COMMON
EXCAVATION SHALL COMPRISE THE SATISFACTORY REMOVAL AND DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL
OF WHATEVER SUBSTANCES AND OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ENCOUNTERED, INCLUDING ROCK, IF
ANY, WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE WORK AS SPECIFIED AND SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS.
EXCAVATION SHALL BE PERFORMED TO THE LINES AND GRADES INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
EXCAVATED MATERIALS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE FOR BACKFILL, AND SURPLUS OF
EXCAVATED MATERIAL WHICH IS NOT REQUIRED FOR BACKFILL, SHALL BE DISPOSED OF BY THE
CONTRACTOR AT HIS OWN EXPENSE AND RESPONSIBILITY, AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE
ARCHITECT.
15B 1-16 COINCIDENTAL DAMAGE
CONTRACTOR SHALL REPAIR STREETS, SIDEWALKS, DRIVES, PAVING, WALLS AND FINISHES ETC.
THAT HE DAMAGES IN THE COURSE OF THIS PROJECT. REPAIR MATERIALS SHALL MATCH
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION. REPAIR WORK SHALL MEET REQUIREMENTS OF THE LOCAL
AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND MEET THE SATISFACTION OF THE ARCHITECT.
[CONFORM TO REQUIREMENTS OF DIVISION TWO OF THIS SPECIFICATION.]
15B 1-17 CUTTING AND PATCHING
OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM THE ARCHITECT BEFORE CUTTING WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, ETC.
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROJECT. DO NOT DISTURB STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITHOUT PRIOR
APPROVAL FROM THE ARCHITECT. CUT HOLES AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE. GENERAL CONTRACTOR
SHALL PATCH WALLS FLOORS ETC. AS REQUIRED BY WORK UNDER THIS SECTION. PATCHING
SHALL MATCH ORIGINAL MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION. REPAIR AND REFINISH AREAS
DISTURBED BY WORK TO THE CONDITION OF ADJOINING SURFACES IN A MANNER SATISFACTORY
TO THE ARCHITECT.
15B 1-18 ROUGH —IN
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION COORDINATE WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS REGARDING
ROUGH —IN WITH GENERAL CONSTRUCTION. CONCEAL PIPING, CONDUIT AND ROUGH —IN EXCEPT
IN UNFINISHED AREAS AND WHERE OTHERWISE SHOWN.
PROVIDE CONCRETE BASES FOR HIS EQUIPMENT WHERE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
CONCRETE BASES SHALL HAVE CHAMFERED EDGES. SIZE OF PAD SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 4"
GREATER THAN THE FOOTPRINT OF THE EQUIPMENT THAT IT IS SUPPORTING.
CONSTRUCT EQUIPMENT BASES AND HOUSEKEEPING PADS OF A MINIMUM 28 DAY, 4000 PSI
CONCRETE CONFORMING TO AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE STANDARD BUILDING CODE FOR
REINFORCED CONCRETE (ACI 318-99) AND THE LATEST APPLICABLE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
ACI STANDARD PRACTICE MANUAL. CONCRETE SHALL BE COMPOSED OF CEMENT CONFORMING
TO ASTM C 150 TYPE I, AGGREGATE CONFORMING TO ASTM C33, AND POTABLE WATER.
EXPOSED EXTERIOR CONCRETE SHALL CONTAIN 5 TO 7 PERCENT AIR ENTRAINMENT.
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED OR SHOWN ON THE STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS, REINFORCE
EQUIPMENT BASES AND HOUSEKEEPING PADS WITH NO. 4 REINFORCING BARS CONFORMING TO
ASTM A 615 OR 6X6 — W2.9 X W2.9 WELDED WIRE MESH CONFORMING TO ASTM A185. PLACE
REINFORCING BARS 24" ON CENTER WITH A MINIMUM OF TWO BARS EACH DIRECTION.
PROVIDE GALVANIZED ANCHOR BOLTS FOR EQUIPMENT PLACED ON CONCRETE EQUIPMENT
BASES AND HOUSEKEEPING PADS OR ON CONCRETE SLABS. ANCHOR BOLTS SIZE, NUMBER AND
PLACEMENT SHALL BE AS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE EQUIPMENT.
CONCRETE EQUIPMENT BASES SHALL HAVE MINIMUM HEIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FOLLOWING: FOR WATER HEATERS, WATER SOFTENERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT NOT LISTED,
MINIMUM HEIGHT IS 3-1/2. FOR WATER HEATERS OVER 200 GALLONS CAPACITY AND DOMESTIC
WATER BOOSTER PUMPS, MINIMUM HEIGHT IS 5-1/2". HEIGHT OF EQUIPMENT BASES APPLIES TO
EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SLAB —ON —GRADE. FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON FLOORS ABOVE
GRADE AND ON THE ROOF, REFER TO THE DRAWINGS.
15B 1-20 STRUCTURAL STEEL
STRUCTURAL STEEL USED FOR PIPE SUPPORTS, EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS, ETC., SHALL BE NEW
AND CLEAN, AND SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM DESIGNATION A-36.
SUPPORT PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING FROM THE BUILDING STRUCTURE. DO NOT
SUPPORT PLUMBING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING FROM CEILINGS, OTHER MECHANICAL OR
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AND OTHER NON—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS.
15D 1-21 ACCESS DOORS
PROVIDE ACCESS DOORS IN CEILINGS AND WALLS WHERE INDICATED OR REQUIRED FOR
ACCESS TO CONCEALED VALVES AND EQUIPMENT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION. PROVIDE
CONCEALED HINGES, SCREWDRIVER —TYPE LOCK, ANCHOR STRAPS; MANUFACTURED BY MILCOR,
ZORN, TITUS, OR EQUAL. OBTAIN ARCHITECT'S APPROVAL OF TYPE, SIZE, LOCATION, AND COLOR
BEFORE ORDERING.
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SEAL FLOOR, EXTERIOR WALL, AND ROOF PENETRATIONS WATER AND WEATHERTIGHT WITH
APPROPRIATE NON —SHRINK, NON —HARDENING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION SEALANT. SEAL
ROOF PENETRATIONS WITH 4 POUND PER SQUARE FOOT LEAD FLASHING. PROVIDE A SLEEVE,
AND SEAL NON —FIRE —RATED FLOOR AND WALL PENETRATIONS WITH FIBERGLASS PACKING AND
SILICONE CAULK (FOR ACOUSTICAL INSULATION).
COORDINATE FIRE RATING REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATIONS WITH THE ARCHITECT. SEAL PIPING
PENETRATIONS OF FIRE —RATED ASSEMBLIES WITH 3M # CP-25 FIRE BARRIER CAULK (PROVIDE
THICKNESS AND METHOD AS REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER) TO MAINTAIN
THE FIRE RESISTANCE RATING OF FIRE —RATED ASSEMBLIES.
SEAL EXTERIOR WALL PENETRATIONS BELOW GRADE WITH CAST IRON WALL PIPES AND
MODULAR MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS, MANUFACTURED BY THUNDERLINE / LINK SEAL, CALPICO,
INC. AND METRAFLEX.
PROVIDE SLEEVES FOR HORIZONTAL PIPE PASSING THROUGH OR UNDER FOUNDATION.
SLEEVES SHALL BE CAST IRON SOIL PIPE TWO NOMINAL PIPE SIZES LARGER THAT THE PIPE
SERVED.
PROVIDE SLEEVES FOR VERTICAL PIPE PASSING THROUGH SLAB ON GRADE. SLEEVES SHALL BE
SCHEDULE 40 PVC PIPE, TWO NOMINAL PIPE SIZES LARGER THAN THE PIPE SERVED. SEAL
WATER —TIGHT WITH SILICONE CAULK.
15D 1-23 ELECTRICAL WIRING
LINE VOLTAGE WIRING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY DIVISION 16. LINE VOLTAGE CONTROL AND
INTERLOCK WIRING FOR PLUMBING SYSTEMS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED BY DIVISION 16
CONTRACTOR. LOW VOLTAGE CONTROL WIRING SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION 15
CONTRACTOR. FURNISH WIRING DIAGRAMS TO THE DIVISION 16 CONTRACTOR AS REQUIRED
FOR PROPER EQUIPMENT HOOKUP. COORDINATE WITH THE DIVISION 16 CONTRACTOR THE
ACTUAL WIRE SIZING AMPS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT (FROM THE EQUIPMENT NAMEPLATE) TO
ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION.
15B 1-24 EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY OTHERS
FURNISH AND INSTALL ROUGHED —IN WASTES, VENTS AND WATER SERVICES. PROVIDE FINAL
CONNECTION TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, FURNISHED BY OTHERS, IN LOCATIONS AS INDICATED ON
THE DRAWINGS. PROVIDE ACCESSORY ITEMS THAT ARE REQUIRED BUT NOT FURNISHED WITH
THE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING TRAPS, STOP VALVES, PRV'S, INDIRECT DRAIN FROM EQUIPMENT TO
FLOOR DRAINS, AND ACCESSORY ITEMS INDICATED OR REQUIRED FOR THE PROPER OPERATION
OF THE COMPLETE SYSTEM AT THE TERMINATION OF THE WORK.
DIVISION 15 CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECT ROUGH —IN DIMENSIONS, AND
SHALL VERIFY SAME WITH ARCHITECT AND/OR EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PRIOR TO SERVICE
INSTALLATIONS.
15B 1-25 ALTERNATES
REFER TO THE ARCHITECTURAL PORTION OF THE SPECIFICATION FOR LIST OF ALTERNATES.
APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE BASE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL APPLY TO ALL WORK REQUIRED BY
THE ALTERNATE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT AND HOW
EACH ALTERNATE AFFECTS WORK. INCLUDE LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT AND
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES NECESSARY FOR AND INCIDENTAL TO THE COMPLETION OF WORK
UNDER EACH PARTICULAR ALTERNATE. FURNISH SEPARATE BID FOR EACH ALTERNATE
APPLICABLE TO WORK, STATING THE AMOUNT TO BE ADDED OR DEDUCTED FROM THE BASE BID.
15B 1-26 UTILITY CONNECTIONS
PROVIDE UTILITY CONNECTIONS REQUIRED AND INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS. INSTALL
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CONNECTIONS TO 'MAINS" AND EXISTING SERVICE LINES COMPLETE
AND FUNCTIONING, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CODES HAVING
JURISDICTION AND THE SERVING UTILITY INVOLVED. VERIFY THE EXACT LOCATION OF UTILITY
MAINS, SERVICE LINES, AND CONNECTION POINTS REQUIRING CONNECTION IN THE FIELD PRIOR
TO INSTALLATION. WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UTILITY INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION
OF SERVICES. VERIFY THAT INSTALLATION WILL TIE INTO THE EXISTING UTILITY MAINS, SERVICE
LINES, AND CONNECTION POINTS AT THE INDICATED INVERT ELEVATION POINT PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION. IF THE INSTALLATION WILL NOT TIE INTO THE INDICATED INVERT ELEVATION
POINT WHILE MAINTAINING PROPER FALL, NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND THE ENGINEER SO THAT
AN ALTERNATIVE MAY BE DETERMINED.
PROVIDE SERVICE PIPING AND ACCESSORIES REQUIRED TO COMPLETE UTILITY CONNECTIONS
THAT ARE NOT FURNISHED BY THE SERVING UTILITY. COORDINATE WITH THE SERVING UTILITY
COMPANY REGARDING ITEMS FURNISHED, WORK PERFORMED, AND PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
REQUIRED. PAY ASSOCIATED FEES OR CHARGES.
PROVIDE A DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE CONNECTION FROM BUILDING TO MUNICIPAL WATER
MAIN AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS, INCLUDING METER, BYPASS, AND VALVES] [IN AN
APPROVED METER PIT.
PROVIDE A SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION FROM BUILDING TO MUNICIPAL SEWER MAIN AS
INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
COORDINATE WITH THE LOCAL GAS SERVICE COMPANY TO PROVIDE A NEW GAS SERVICE,
INCLUDING GAS METER SHUT—OFF VALVES AND REGULATOR AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
INSTALLATION SHALL BE IN COMPLETE CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
LOCAL GAS SERVICE COMPANY.
15D 1-27 MISCELLANEOUS REMODELING WORK
PROVIDE ITEMS OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS MODIFICATION REQUIRED BECAUSE OF BUILDING
REMODELING, AS NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS, OR NECESSARY FOR PROPER OPERATION. MATCH
EXISTING MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES WHEN MODIFYING EXISTING SYSTEMS.
COORDINATE REQUIREMENTS WITH GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND ARCHITECT.
EXISTING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRED TO BE ABANDONED OR NOT IN USE AT THE TERMINATION OF
THE WORK SHALL BE SEALED GAS —TIGHT. CLEAN TRAP OF DEBRIS AND FILL WITH SILICONE.
REMOVE GRATE AND FILL DRAIN BODY WITH GROUT. IN THE FINISHED PORTIONS OF THE
BUILDING THEY SHALL BE COVERED WITH FLOOR MATERIAL MATCHING ADJACENT AREA. ANY
FLOOR DEPRESSIONS RESULTING FROM ABANDONED FLOOR DRAINS SHALL BE LEVELED
BEFORE FINAL FLOOR FINISHING.
NEW FLOOR DRAINS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM AS
SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS OR AS REQUIRED. SAW —CUT EXISTING CONCRETE FLOOR AS
REQUIRED TO INSTALL NEW UNDERFLOOR LINES, AND PATCH TO MATCH EXISTING SUB —FLOOR.
REFER TO ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR FINISH FLOOR PATCHING REQUIREMENTS.
EXISTING PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS TO BE REUSED SHALL BE
CLEANED, REPAIRED, PROVIDED WITH NEW WASHERS, ETC. AS REQUIRED TO PUT THEM INTO
GOOD OPERATING CONDITION.
PATCH HOLES WEATHER —TIGHT IN EXISTING ROOFS CAUSED BY REMOVAL OF PLUMBING ITEMS
SUCH AS PIPING.
MAKE CONNECTION OF NEW PIPE TO SIMILAR EXISTING WASTE, WATER AND GAS PIPE USING
STANDARD FITTINGS AND JOINING PRACTICES.
15B 1-28 BUILDING OPERATION
COMPLY WITH THE SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE ARCHITECTURAL PORTIONS
OF THIS SPECIFICATION. BUILDING WILL BE IN OPERATION [AT ALL TIMES.] [DURING NORMAL
WORK —DAY HOURS.] ACCOMPLISH WORK REQUIRING INTERRUPTION OF BUILDING OPERATION
AT A TIME WHEN THE BUILDING IS NOT IN OPERATION, AND ONLY WITH WRITTEN APPROVAL OF
BUILDING OWNER AND/OR TENANT. COORDINATE INTERRUPTION OF BUILDING OPERATION WITH
THE OWNER AND/OR TENANT A MINIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE OF WORK.
15B 1-29 SYSTEM TESTING AND ADJUSTING
UPON COMPLETION OF EACH PHASE OF THE INSTALLATION, TEST EACH SYSTEM IN
CONFORMANCE WITH LOCAL CODE REQUIREMENTS AND AS NOTED BELOW. FURNISH LABOR
AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO TEST PLUMBING WORK INSTALLED UNDER THIS CONTRACT, AND
ASSUME COSTS INVOLVED IN MAKING THE TESTS, AND REPAIRING AND/OR REPLACING DAMAGE
RESULTING THEREFROM.
NOTIFY THE ARCHITECT AND THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION, THREE (3) WORKING DAYS
PRIOR TO MAKING PLUMBING SYSTEM TESTS. LEAVE CONCEALED WORK UNCOVERED UNTIL THE
REQUIRED TESTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, BUT IF NECESSARY DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
PROCEDURE, TESTS ON PORTIONS OF THE WORK MAY BE MADE, AND WHEN SATISFACTORY, THE
WORK MAY BE CONCEALED. TEST PIPING BEFORE INSULATION IS INSTALLED, AND BEFORE
BACKFILL. PIPES, JOINTS, FLANGES, VALVE STEMS, ETC., SHALL BE LEAK TIGHT. REPAIR OR
REPLACE SYSTEM DEFECTS WITH NEW MATERIALS. CAULKING OF DEFECTIVE JOINTS, CRACKS
OR HOLES WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. REPEAT TESTS AFTER DEFECTS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED.
MAKE TESTS IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AND/OR THE OWNER'S
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION, AND PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE BY THE
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER, MAKE GENERAL OPERATING TESTS TO DEMONSTRATE THAT
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER, AND ARE FUNCTIONING IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE INTENT OF THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. AS A PART OF
THESE TESTS, OPEN EVERY WATER OUTLET TO ENSURE COMPLETE SYSTEM FLUSHING, REMOVE
AND CLEAN FAUCET AERATORS, CLEAN STRAINERS, LIGHT PILOT LIGHTS, AND OPERATE EVERY
PIECE OF EQUIPMENT FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT TO DEMONSTRATE PROPER
FUNCTIONING.
TEST THE DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEM BY PLUGGING OPENINGS WITH TEST PLUGS, EXCEPT
THOSE AT THE TOP OF THE STACKS. FILL THE SYSTEM WITH WATER; TEST RESULTS WILL BE
SATISFACTORY IF THE WATER LEVEL REMAINS STATIONARY FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE (1) HOUR.
SUBJECT THE DRAINAGE AND VENT SYSTEM TO A PRESSURE OF AT LEAST TEN (10) FEET OF
WATER. IF LEAKS DEVELOP, REPAIR THEM AND REPEAT THE TEST.
TEST THE DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEM BY FILLING IT WITH WATER AND THEN ISOLATING THE
SYSTEM FROM ITS SOURCE. KEEP THE SYSTEM CLOSED FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY—FOUR
HOURS, WITH NO FIXTURE BEING USED. THE PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL FOR THIS TEST PERIOD
SHALL NOT EXCEED 10 PSIG. TEST WATER PIPING TO A 125 PSI HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE.
FOR LOW PRESSURE NATURAL GAS SYSTEMS, SUBJECT THE PIPE TO 10 PSIG AIR PRESSURE
FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HOUR. THE RESULTANT PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL FOR THIS PERIOD
SHALL BE 0 PSIG. TEST PER GAS COMPANY REQUIREMENTS WHERE REQUIRED.
15B 1-30 GUARANTEE
THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THIS CONTRACT SHALL INCLUDE THE FURNISHING,
INSTALLATION, AND CONNECTION OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS AND IN
THE SPECIFICATIONS. BY SIGNING THE CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
HE HAS ACQUAINTED HIMSELF WITH THE SITE AND THE EXISTING CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH
THE WORK IS TO BE PERFORMED, AND THE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS PERTAINING
THERETO, AND HE INDICATES THAT HE WILL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS AND INTENT OF
PERTINENT DOCUMENTS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK.
GUARANTEE THAT THE PLUMBING INSTALLED UNDER THIS CONTRACT IS FREE OF DEFECTS IN
WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF JOB
ACCEPTANCE BY THE OWNER. THIS SHALL INCLUDE A GUARANTEE OF FREE CIRCULATION OF
LIQUIDS THROUGHOUT THE SYSTEM AS INTENDED WITHOUT LEAKS, EXCESSIVE NOISE, OR
WATER HAMMER.
IF DEFECTS OCCUR DURING THE ONE YEAR GUARANTEE PERIOD, REPAIR OR REPLACE SUCH
DEFECTS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE OWNER, AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE OWNER,
ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER.
15B2 PLUMBING PIPING
15B 2-1 PIPING MATERIALS
MATERIALS SPECIFIED OR NOTED ON THE DRAWINGS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
LOCAL CODE AUTHORITIES. VERIFY APPROVAL BEFORE INSTALLING ANY MATERIAL OR JOINING
METHOD.
DOMESTIC WATER (COLD AND HOT]): DOMESTIC WATER PIPING INSTALLED ABOVE THE FLOOR
SLAB INSIDE THE BUILDING SHALL BE TYPE 1" HARD TEMPER COPPER TUBE WITH WROUGHT
COPPER FITTINGS AND SOLDERED CONNECTIONS MADE UP WITH 95/5 SOLDER. BRAZED
MECHANICALLY FORMED TEE CONNECTIONS (T—DRILL) MAY BE USED IN COPPER LINES WHERE
APPROVED BY CODE; CONNECTION SHALL BE MADE WITH BRAZED SILVER SOLDER (SILFOS)
JOINTS IN CONFORMANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
UNDERGROUND DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 2" AND SMALLER SHALL BE TYPE "K" SOFT TEMPER
COPPER TUBING WITH FLARED COPPER ALLOY FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONS, OR TYPE "K" HARD
TEMPER COPPER TUBING WITH CONVENTIONAL WROUGHT COPPER FITTINGS AND SILVER
SOLDER (SILFOS) JOINTS. INSTALL AS FEW UNDERGROUND COPPER PIPING JOINTS AS
POSSIBLE. AT BUILDING SERVICE ENTRANCE, NO JOINTS SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDER OR
WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE BUILDING. INSTALL DOMESTIC WATER PIPING BELOW GRADE OUTSIDE
BUILDING AT ADEQUATE DEPTH TO PREVENT FREEZING.
UNDERGROUND DOMESTIC WATER PIPING 3" AND LARGER SHALL BE CLASS 52 DUCTILE IRON
MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANSI / AWWA STANDARD C151/A21.51. PIPING SHALL BE
DOUBLE CEMENT LINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI / AWWA STANDARD C104/A21.4. FITTINGS
SHALL HAVE MECHANICAL JOINTS. AT CONTRACTOR'S OPTION, PIPE JOINTS IN STRAIGHT RUNS
(NOT AT FITTINGS) AND NOT INSTALLED UNDER OR WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE BUILDING SLAB MAY
BE PUSH -ON JOINTS. JOINTS SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANSI 21.11.
INTERIOR WASTE AND VENT BELOW SLAB: WASTE AND VENT PIPE BELOW SLAB INSIDE
BUILDING SHALL BE SERVICE WEIGHT CAST IRON SOIL PIPE WITH HUB AND SPIGOT FITTINGS
WITH NEOPRENE GASKET JOINTS. HUBLESS WASTE AND VENT PIPE IS NOT PERMITTED BELOW
BASE SLAB. PVC SCHEDULE 40 DWV ASTM D2665 PIPE WITH PVC MEETING ASTM B1784,
WITH ASTM 2665 SOCKET FITTINGS WITH SOLVENT WELD JOINTS IS ALSO
PERMITTED WHERE APPROVED BY CODE.
INTERIOR WASTE AND VENT ABOVE SLAB. WASTE AND VENT PIPE ABOVE SLAB INSIDE BUILDING
SHALL BE HUBLESS CAST IRON SOIL PIPE AND FITTINGS WITH HUBLESS COUPLINGS. PVC
SCHEDULE 40 DWV ASTM D2665 PIPE WITH PVC MEETING ASTM B1784, WITH
ASTM 2665 SOCKET FITTINGS WITH SOLVENT WELD JOINTS IS ALSO PERMITTED WHERE
APPROVED BY CODE, [EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED ON DRAWINGS]. (NOTE: PVC PIPING
IS NOT ALLOWED IN CEILING RETURN AIR PLENUMS)
INDIRECT AND CONDENSATE DRAIN INSIDE BUILDING: INDIRECT AND CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE
INSTALLED INSIDE THE BUILDING SHALL BE TYPE "M" HARD COPPER WITH WROUGHT COPPER
FITTINGS FOR 1" AND SMALLER AND "DWV" COPPER WITH WROUGHT COPPER DRAINAGE
PATTERN FITTINGS FOR 1-1/4" AND LARGER HARD TEMPER COPPER TUBE AND SOLDERED
CONNECTIONS MADE WITH 95/5 SOLDER. INSTALL CLEANOUTS AT ELBOWS GREATER THAN 45
DEGREES.
15B 2-2 PIPING AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION
DOMESTIC COLD WATER, HOT WATER, INDIRECT AND CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE (WITHIN
BUILDING) 1" ONE-PIECE FIBERGLASS COVERING WITH FIRE-RESISTANT JACKET WITH SELF-
SEALING LAP TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS VAPOR BARRIER BY CERTAINTEED, OWENS-CORNING
OR ARMSTRONG. FOR PIPING AT HANGERS PROVIDE 8" LONG SECTIONS OF HIGH DENSITY, HIGH
TEMPERATURE CALCIUM SILICATE BY JOHNS-MANVILLE, FIBERGLASS BY KNAUF, OR 8" LONG
STYROFOAM BILLETS BY DOW. INSULATION SHALL BE CONTINUOUS ALONG THE PIPE SURFACE,
EXCEPT AT VALVES, UNIONS, AND WHERE PIPING IS EXPOSED AT FIXTURES. PROVIDE 1"
FIBERGLASS INSULATION ON VENT PIPING WITHIN SIX FEET OF VENT THROUGH THE OF ROOF.
PROVIDE FIBERGLASS INSULATION ON DOMESTIC COLD AND HOT WATER PIPES INSTALLED IN
WALLS AND CHASES. PROVIDE FIBERGLASS INSULATION ON DOMESTIC COLD AND HOT WATER
PIPES INSTALLED IN WALLS AND CHASES. PROVIDE INSULATION PROTECTION SHIELD AT EACH
HANGER FOR INSULATED PIPING.
COVER FITTINGS WITH ZESTON, KNAUF, OR EQUAL ONE-PIECE PVC PREMOLDED INSULATING
COVERS. FITTING COVERS, JACKETS AND ADHESIVES SHALL NOT EXCEED FLAME SPREAD
RATING OF 25 AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT RATING OF 50 PER ASTM E84. AT ALL ELBOWS AND
TEES, FILL VOIDS BETWEEN COVERS AND PIPING WITH FIBERGLASS INSULATION AND TAPE
JOINTS. INSTALL PIPE INSULATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATIONS. WHERE PREMOLDED INSULATING FITTINGS ARE NOT APPROVED BY LOCAL
AUTHORITIES, MITER INSULATION AT FITTINGS.
PROVIDE 2" FIBERGLASS THICK INSULATION FOR WATER, SANITARY, WASTE OR GREASE
WASTE PIPING IN UNHEATED SPACES WHERE INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS.
FOR HOT AND COLD WATER PIPING INSTALLED INSIDE MASONRY UNITS OF WALLS, PROVIDE 1/2"
FLEXIBLE UNICELLULAR INSULATION BY ARMACELL
INSULATE WATER HEATERS, STORAGE TANKS, HOT WATER PUMPS, ETC. THAT ARE NOT
FACTORY INSULATED.
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